The Carmarthen Weekly Reporter

MESSAGE FROM THE CHANCELLOR. Mr Lloyd George has send the following i telegram congratulation to the Liberal candidate for West Cariii-at-thensliire:- John Hinds Brynteg. Francis Well. Carmarthen. Mv heartiest congra- 11 tulations to you on your selection as candi- date for West Carmarthen shire.—Lloyd George. Mr Lloyd George and Mr Hinds are fellow- worshippers at Castle street, London, and both have been great friends for many years. iMr John Hinds addressed three large and very enthusiastic assemblies on Tuesday, the first meeting being held n the afternoon oon at Llanfynydd Schoolroom, under the presi- dency of Alderman H, Jones-Thomas, Pcn- l'h&s-uchaf. The Chairman said it was the duty of Liberals, now that Mr Hinds had been adop- ted. to consolidate their Tanks and to work with might and main to secure bis return by the greatest possible majority (applause). iMr Hinds, who was lieaitily received, re- ferred to Judge Lloyd Morgan's 21 years' service to the constituency, and said it was difficult for anyone to adequately follow in his footsteps. Discussing the question of land reform in Wales, -he pointed out how impossible it was to do anything in this or any other direction until the dispute with the Peers was settled. Mr T. Huws Daves delivered a stirring address in the vernacular, and on the pro- posal of Mr Oliver, a vote of confidence in Mr Hind." was carried with acclamation. The next meetiin- was at Fel-ingwm. Mr D. J. Harries, Penllwyne, presided. When the candidate reached the meeting, which was held in the schoolroom, Mr Henry Jones-Davies, Gylneiddan, who lest the candi dature -by two votes only, was speaking watTmly on Ibehalf of the nominee, and both he and the large crowd of supporters of Mr Hinds cordially welcomed the latter. Mr Hinds acknowledged Mr Jcnes-Davies's generous action. Mr Hinds said Walles was essentially a democratic nation, and if it had a message to the world it was the message of democracy. This was one rtason why it should declare itself against the House of Lords. Welshmen had a long over-due account to settle with that body (applause). Speaking of the accomplishments of the Government during the past four years, he said it had done a good deal for the common people, and had done this in spite of the strongest opposition. He referred to the re- edguititon of national claims of the South AfT'ic in lpeople by the Liberal Government, and said that if the Lords had had an oppor- tunity they would have wrecked that scheme; but the Government found a way of granting self-government to South Africa by letters patent, with the result that the Lords had no say in the pHltiteL Mr Huws Diasvies delivered a. telling speech on Disestablishment. A vote of confidence, moved by the Chair- man was carried amid great enthusiasm. The chair at the meeting at White Mill was occupied by Mr John Lloyd, J.P., Penybank. here were present amongst others: Rev D. Williams, Abergwili; Rev Penry Davies, Car- marthen; Mr John Griffiths, C.C., for the division. There was an element of opposition, but Mr Hinds by his ready wit turned the laugh igainst them, and carried the meeting. with him. The Chairman said that it afforded it afforded him the greatest pleasure to preside at a meeting which had for its object the return of a Liberal representative for the constituency. There was no need to intro- duce Mr Hinds, who had been born and bred amongst them (appause). His parents and all the members of the family were kpown to all present, and Mr Hinds was to quote the English expression (the speech ii-&s delivered iii,, Welsli) "A veritable chip of the old block." He was a, native of the district, and would make an ideal Parliamentary representative for it. He had been successful in business in London, and a man who had proved himself able to manage his own affairs might he safely trusted with the management of the affairs of the public. What we required in Parliament to manage the National affairs were good 'business men. He would be a worthy successor to Mr Lloyd Morgan. Another reason why lie could appeal with confidence to them was that lie was a Welsh- man. (A voice: What about CremlynP fol- lowed iby "Booh"). Mr Hinds had in London done a good deal to advance the cause of Welsh Nationalism in which he had interested himself. There were some Welshmen who went to England, forsook their principles, and even added a long surname to their family name, and they became so changed altogether that they were no more Welshmen than Germans. Mr Hinds was not one of these. He had been a consistent Welshman throughout h:s whole career. V, Mr John Hinds at the outset paid a tribute to Mr Lloyd Morgan who had so well repre- sented the constituency for so many years. They might ask him (Mr Hinds) what he was. He would say first of all that he was a Nonconformist. All the best qualities which Wales as a nation possessed were due to Non- conformity and the Sunday School. He stood before them as a Welshman. He had a great faith in Wales. He be-lieved that Wales had a great future before it. The Liberal Government after having brought about a peaceful settlement in South Africa and granted Old Age Pensions, and passed a Democratic Budget had been compelled to adopt a "down tools" policy beease of the attitude of the House of Lords (applause). ,it There was absolutely no hope cf attaining the ideals of Welsh Nationalism so long as the House of Lords retained its present powers. We are now face to face with a grpat National Crisis. For the last century, the Peers had passed every Tory Bill They threw out the Education Bill which the Liberals passed in 1906, although they passed the Tory Educa- tion Bill a few years previously. They threw But the Licensing Bill, and they threw out the Budget. He (Mr Hinds) had been in the House of Lords during the Budget debate, and his Welsh blood boiled in his veins when he heard Earl Cawdor speaking with scorn of the Democracy of this country. It is time to bring these people to book. We want to have the House of Lords removed (applasuej. The Democracy of Wales (Y Werin Cymru) were determined that this kind of rule should not Continue any longer. The .people are going to win in this great struggle. During the last thirty years, the members of the House of Lords and their families had received in salaries and pensions from public fmicjs no less a sum than £ 180,000,000. It is time to put all end to the rule of such people. He was in favour of Disestablishment. If he were returned to Parliament he woud sup- port the cause of Religioius Euality. He believed that the Church would be much better able to do the work of Christ if she said t.(, the State "Hjinds off," Mr Huws Davies, of London, delivered a 6peech in Welsh, in the course of which he said that Mr Hinds had done a great deal to promote and foster Welsh. Nationalism in the Great Metropolis. The speaker who stated that he w#s a Cardiganshire lpan, said that the cause of Welsh Nationalism would be greatly advanced in the House of Com- mons by the election of Mr Hinds. The great question before the country was the House of Lords. The attitude of the Lords towards Wales was shown by the opposition i of Earl Cawdor to the appointment of a Welsh Minister of Education. The whole Welsh nation had for 30 years consistently returned members to demand Religious Equality, and the Disestablishment of an Alien Church. In sending Mr Hinds to Parliament they would be sending a man who would be the friend of Wales. The Rev D. Wiliams, in moving a vote,, of confidence, said that if Earl Cawdor had had his way there would livae been no Inter- mediate school in Wales to-day. Mr J. Griffiths, C.C., seconded the vo.te of confidence, which was carried by acclama- tion. On Wednesday at 2 p.m., Mr John Hinds addressed a meeting at Bankyfelin school- room. At the entrance to the village, Mr Hinds was met by a number of voters bear- ing a 'banner which was inscribed "Welcome to the Free Trader." Mr James Phillips, the County Councillor for the Division, occupied the chair. He said that there was no need to expllain the purpose of the meeting. A ueneral Election had been forced upon them by Lcrd Lansdo^yno and his friends. iA-lr Lloyd Morgan, their highly respected representative for so many years, had retired from politics, and Mr John Hinds had been chosen to carry the Liberal Sag. The name of Mr John Hinds was wll known to London Welshmen, and it was known in West Carmarthenshire, and llú thought that they were to be congratulated on having secured the services of such a suitable candidate at the present juncture. He was a Carmarthenshire man, who al- though lie had attained success in life had not turned his back upon the principles of his youth (applauss), Let- them all do their duty, and they wctild Yetiir,ii-.Nlr John Hinds not only with an undiminished majority bijt with a greater majority than had ever been attained in that constituency, and send hiin into Parliament to assist r Lloyd George, Mr Asquith, and Mr Winston Churchill in the battle they were waging. Mr Hinds, in the course of lias speech, re- minded his hearers that they were fighting for the same principles of Religious Equality for ,whioeh their fathers had suffere so much in the year 1868. Personally he was a Nationalist before he was a Liberal, and he wished all questions to be dealt with from that standpoint. The sympathy which the Tories had with the poor might be gathered from the action of Mr Chaplain, who opposed the Old Age Pensions, although he had him- self a pesnion of 1:1,200 a year. As for Tariff Reform, it might affect people differently. An old Scotsman was dying in a. London Hospital, and the doctor told the nurse, "Sandy can't last longer than to-night, so let him have everything he wants poor fellow." The nurse asked the old man if there was anything she could do for him. He admitted that he would very much like to hear the bagpipes again before he died. She thought this was a rather tall order, but she managed to get two brawny pipers I10 camein and a fine selection of Scotch airs in the ivard. Next day the doctor came in, and she told him what happened. "And how is Sandy, poor fellow—dead I suppose?" asked the doctor. "No," answered the nurse "he is quite well and fit to leave." ''Wonderful" said the doctor, "and what about the other patients?" -"Oh, they're all dead" said the nurse. That was exactly what Tariff Reform would do. If it benefitted one, it wouM kill many. Mr Huws Davies, in the course of an address, dealt with current politics, and said that they had a most suitable representative in Mr hiinds, who was "Un o'r plant y Werin (one of the Sons of the People). Mr Alfred Thomas (Maesyprior) in pro- posing a vote of confidence in Mr Hinds, said that the candidate was a good business man, I and as the son oif a tenant farmer lie would I be able to look after their interests an Par- liament. Mr John Davies (Plas) in seconding said that Mr Hinds was a. true Carmarthenshire boy, and one could never read of any of the doings of the London Welsh without finding the name of Mr Hinds there. Mr Jenkins (Cowin Grove) in supporting said that Mr Hinds by his speech had shown himself well qualified to represent their principles in Parliament. The Rev Mr Morgan (Parkebach) referred to Mr Crem%n's statement about freeholds versus Small Holdings. It ought to be known tha.t Sestion 19 of the Small Holdings Act enabled the County Council to advance foilr-fiths of the purchase-money of a holding when the tenant wished to buy. ° The vote was carried with enthusiasm. Mr Hinds the same day addressed meetings at Pendins, Laughame, and St. Clears.

Carmarthen Boroughs. MR LLEWQEL YN"\VIL»LIAMS ON THE WELSH DEMAND. A joint meeting of the Liberal Executive Committees of Llanelly and Carmarthen was held on Friday evening at Greenfield Baptist J Chapel, Llanelly. Alderman John Lewis, J.P., Carmarthen, presided, and proposed that Mr W. Llewelyn the present member, be adopted as the Liberals candidate for the forthcoming election. Mr J. dements, J.P., seconded, Dr Johns, Capel Alls, supported, and the motion. was carried unanimously. Mr Llewelyn Williams, in acknowledging the honour, said the election was going to be the final one so far as the House of Lords was concerned. Mr Asquith had repeated the pledge that he would not go to the country unless he had guarantees, and in his (Mr Wil- liams's) opinion Mr Asquitli had received the guiafrantees from the King. If the Liberal Government were returned to powletr he be- lieved the King would consent to the re-cast- 1ng of the Constitution. And this would en- able Wales to .get iDisestahiishmient, Ireland to get Home Rule, and Scotchmen their Land Bill!. That was the only justification for the present election. If tsere were no guarantees from the Crown, it would be so muich waste of energy. As Welshmen, they were asking or something more than the mere removal of the obstacle of the House of Lords—they asked that the Church in Walts should 'be Disestablished. He wanted To he perfectly frank in the matter. If he thought that in two or three years' time he would return seeking their suffrages without Disestablishment he would be ashamed to face them. He believed they would be able to get their Disestalblasihment Bill within a reasonable time, as there was not a member of the Govemment who was not anxious to agree to meet the demand of Waits.

« Local Elections. The nominations for Carmarthen Boroughs will take place on Saturday, and the election (ilf any) on the Wednesday following. Conservatives are still in hopes that Lord Tiverton may come out, so Liberals mijist be ready for alii eventualities. Mr Llewelyn Williams will address a public meeting at Lammas st. Schoolroom this (Friday) evening, when it is to lbe hoped that a large number of voters will turn out to give our Borough Member a hearty reception. The election for West Carmarthenshire has been fixed forTuesday the 13th inst.

Obituary. MR JOHN THOMAS, PRIORY ST. There passed away at the Cart and Horses Priory-street, Carmarthen, one of the oldest and most highly-respected inhabitants of the town, in the person of Mr John Thomas, who had attained the ripe old age of 84 years. Born at Pontagothi, he came to work at Car- marthen, when quite a young man, and was engaged at the Priory Foundry, Hinder the proprietorship off Messrs T. Jones, and Sons, for upwards of 44years, and subsequently for a few years under the Priory Foundry Co. The number of years during which he was em- pi'oyed by one firm show that the proprietors found in him a skilful, reliable, and conscien- tious workman. For over 42 years he held the licensee of the "Cart and Horses," and during that long stretch of time the home had been so well kept under his supervision that there had not been a single report against it. Strange to say the license of the house was relinquished a few weeks before his death. The deceased, who wao of a kind inoffensive, and ami, able nature, had en- joyed very good health up to the last few months. He took a great deal of interest in gardening, and during the latter years of his live devoted his time to this occupation. His wife predeceased him some years; but since her death his comfort and welfare was diligently looked after by his daughter-the wife of Alderman L. D. Thomas. He was the' oldest member of Priordy Congregational Church, and was one of its principal foun- ders, continuing a regular attendant almost up to the last, and retaining a keen interest in the Church although confined to the house The news of his death will be heard of with deep 'regret by a large circle of old friends acquaintances. He leaves to mourn his loss a son and daughter.—The funeral took place on Monday, and was private. The inter- ment took place at SiT ,n Chapel. Burial Orotund, Pontargothi. At the house the Rev. J. Donallt Owen, pastor of Lammas Street Church, read a portion of Scripture and prayed, amd at the graveside, the Rev. D. Curwen Davies, pastor of Silt "3, officiated. A large number of friends from Pontargothi and neig-hbourhood attended at the Chapel to pay their last tribute of resepct to the deceased. The mourners ivere:-Alderman L. D. Thomas and Mrs Thomas (daughter and son- in-law i; Mrs T. Thomas, Waterloo-terrace, and the Mtisses Maggie and Evetine Thomas (d,aughter-injiaw and grand children); Mr and Mrs David Evans, Llanelly (niece and nephew); Mrs Tranter, Ammtajiford, and Miss Margaret Thomas, Green Hall, Pontargothi (nieces); Mr and Mrs Thomas, Westfa, Nant- garediig (nephew and niece); Mr and Mrs Henry Thomas, Emporium, Carmarthen (coudisns); and Mr 'Ehomas Jones Lletty Pen- iel (brother-in-law). Amongst those present at the Chapel were Mr H. Jones Davies, J.P., Glyneiddan, and Mr D. J. Harries, Penllwynau.

MRS. W. W. LEWIS. SWANSEA. Clarmarthen people hear with genuine re- gret of the death of Mrs wis- wife af the R.ev W. W, Lewis, formerly of Zion, Carmar- then, and now pastor of Terrace road, Swan- sea—^which took place on Wednesday the 23rd November. Mrs Lewis had been an invalid for some years, and although her departure from this life was not unexpected, the be- reavement is none the less keenly felt by those who were devoted to her. The funeral took place at Car- marthen on Monday. A short service was conducted at the house, 10, Penmaen terrace, by the Rev T. E. Davies (Crug4as), after which the cortege proceeded to the G.W.R. station, the coffin an$mourners leaving by the one'clock train. The mourners included the Rev W. W. Lewis (husband), Miss Dora Lewis (daughter), Mr Walter Lewis and -vir Dorner Lewtis (sons), and Mr Henry Lewis (brotlier-inJaw). Others present were: Messrs John Bennett, T. E. Davies, John Price, J. M. Thomas, J. T. Wetblber (deacons of Terrace-road Church), and a large number of ministers and friends. At Carmarthen Station several local friends met the funeral party and proceeded with them to the Cemetery. At the Cometpry Chapel, the Rev B. F. Richards, the Rev J. B. Thomas, and the Rev E. U. Thomas officiated; and at the graveside the last sad rites were performed 'by the Rev W. D. Rowlands (Water street.

MtR H. SCUP/LOCK, A well known resident has passed away in the person of Mr Henry Sourlock, who died at his residence, Pientremeurig farm, on Thursday the 24th November. Mr Sourlock who was 80 years of age, was JV native of the parish of Abergwili. but had lived at Pentre- mieurig for the last 55 years. He is survived by two sons—Dr David Sourlock, St. Mary's Hospital', London, and Mr Wm. Scurlocji. Pentremeurig—and three daughters—Mrs Daivie.s (Sarnau). Mites Jane sciirloek-, and Miss Rachel Sbuniliook. He had enjoyed extraordinarily good health until the very end of his life, and his strength and activity as he moved, about were wonderful. He wiu possessed of an upright character which made him respected by all who knew him. The funeral took on Monday at Union street Independent Church, of which he was the senior dieaoon. The Rev H. T. Jacob (Peniel) and the Rev Professor D. E. Jones officiated,

National Farmers Union. BRANCH FORMED AT CARMARTHEN. On Saturday afternoon, at the Half Moon Hotel, Carmarthen, there was a meeting of the committee of the Carmarthenshire Chamber of Agriculture which has been deputed to qeciqe on the action which fwfls to be taken in laooordance with the resolution of the Clhamiber to form a branch and become affiliated with the National Farmers' Union. The committee determined to form a branch, and appointed Mr C. J. Footman secretary. Pending the meeting of the Central Associa- tion in London on the 7th prox., it was re solved to ascertain the views of the Parlia- nientary sandidatee of the borough and county of Carmarthen on certain questions. Their ivews will be communicated to a future meeting of the committee.

Hunting Appointments. CARMARTHENSHIRE, Tuerday, Dec. 6, at Rhydcoch Gate, at 11.15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, Peniel, at 10.45. a.m. MR. SEYMOUR ALLEN'S. Friday, Dec. 2, at Amrotb.at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec, 6,at Cresswell Quay, at 11 a.m.- Saturday, Dee. 10, at Tavernspite, at 11 a.m. PEMBROKESHIRE HOUNDS. Monday, Dec. 6, at;Scolton, at O 46 a.m Thursday, pep. §, at ettereto1 at 10.45 a,m. NEUADDFAWR. Monday, Dee. 5, at Llidiadnenog, at 10.30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at Ailtwalis at 10.45 a.m. TIVYSIDE. Monday, Dee. 5, at Penrhnypa), at 1(1,45. &.vq, Thursday, Dec. S, at Pantyderri, at 10.45 a m, j MRS. PRYCE RICE'S HARRIERS. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Maeebwloh Wood, at 11 a.m.

MR DAVID DAVIES, ORCHARD STREET. Mr David Davies, shoemaker (formerly of Cambrian Place) died at his residence in Orchard-street, on Sunday morning, the 27th November. The deceased, who was 77 years of age, had enjoyed pretty fair health until the week or two before his death. He was No. 1 member of the Loyal Wayne Lodge of Oddfellows. He was a sidesman of St. Johns Welsh Church, and is suvived by three sons and two daughters. The funeral took place on Wednesday at the Cemetery.

MR G. P, RiEID. News reiached Carmarthen this week of the death in India of Mr George Ernest Reid (son of Mr William .Read, postman, 63, Little Water-street). The deceased, who was 21 years of age, was born in India when his father was serving there, and came to Car- marthen when he wtas two years of age. He was apprenticed to Mr D. Rogers, plumber, Lammas street, and about 18 months ago en listed in the Royal Field Artilfery, in which he was serving at the time of his death. The greatest sympthy is folt with Mr and Mrs Reid and the other members of the family in their affliction.

MiRS SINGLETON. Mrs Mary Burgess Singleton died at her residence, 79, Water street, o* Tuesday. The deceased, who was the widow of the late M\ Henry Singleton (agent to tl;e late Ho<n. W. H. Yeliverton, of Whitknd Abbey) had only been ill ror a. week or two before her death. She is survived by three daughters. The funeral takes place on Saturday at St. Mary's Churchyard, Whitland, where two sons and a, daughter of the deceased are buried. >. «-

The Churches. On Sunday and Monday special services were held at Priordy Congregational Church, when sermons were preached by the Rev J. L. Williams* M.A., B.Sc, of Aberystwyth. There were large congregatio"-porticularly on the Monday evening, and those present are looking forward to an opportunity of hearing Mr Williams again. The anniversary servisce will be held at Zion Presbyterian Church, Carmarthen, on Sunday. The pulpit will be occupied by the Rev Professor D. Williams, M.A., Theological College, Aberysbwith. Professor Williams preached some time ago at Water street in the Welsh language, and on this occasion English hearers will have an opportunity of appreciating his distinctive style. "0%-en Rhoscomyl," who is abroad, was unablie to fulfill his engagement to lecture on Welsh history at Water street on Wednesday. It is hoped that the lecture will be delivered before the end of the winter. The Mayor (Mr Wm. Thomas) presided at a meeting of the Salvation Army Citadel on Monday evening, when Major John Russell delivered an aididress on "The Wonders of Redeeming Grace." Major Russell gave many personal experiences of the tremendous changes which he had known to be brought about by Conversion to Christ. A those on the platform were Councillors Dd. Samuel, D. King Morgan and Geo. James. On Tuesday, Major RtisseU lectured on the Life of Catherine Booth. A Consecration meeting on Wednesday evening brought to a close a very successful period of work in Car- marthen. The Rev 'Hugh Hughes, Colwyn Bay, con- ducted during the week a very successful series of meetings at Ebenezer Welsh We6- leyan Church. Thie rev. gentleman is one of the best knowin preachers connected with the Welsh (branch of Wesleyanism, and the friends at Ebenezer have pleasant memories of his visits on former occasions. The meet- ings were wiell attended in spite of the in- clenionley of the weather. On Thursday (yes- terday) evening Mr iHughes had arranged to deliver a lecture on J. B. Gough, an Ameri- can Revivalist and Temperance worker. Last Sunday at the English Wesleyan Chapel, the Rev J. V. Sutton, of Llanelly, gave a stirring and edifying address on Moral Courage to the members of the Sunday Insti- tute and the teachers and scholars of the, Wesleyan Sunday School. The Institute address next Sunday will be given by Mr H. E. Elite, M.T. Ml over fourteen are cordially ( invited. The first meeting of the Tabernacle Young People's Soicety was held on Thursday the 24th November, and took the form of a social evening. Nearly a hundred people attended. Refreshments wieire provided in the course of the evening, and the wants of the young people were attended to by the Misses M. A. Davies, Elliston terrace; Florence Hodges, j Polly and Eva Harries, Francis terrace; M. S. Jones, Barnsfield terrace; Agnes Jones, Slpilman street; Margaret Jones, Parade; and Mattie Williams, Lynholm. After re- freshments, solos were rendered by Miss Florence Hodges, Messrs Platt and J. H. Davies; pianoforte duets by Miss Mary and Mr Stanley Hodges, and by Mr Hywel Grey and iMlr J. H. Ungoed Thomas, and a recita- tion was given by Miss Thomas (at Messrs Lennardg). Then games were indulged in and when the young people dispersed, all were loud in their praises of the evening. These meetings wdlli be held every Thursday at 7 o'clock. We understand that, at the request of the Free Church Council, the Rev J. Morgan Gibbon, has pre.parred a very opportune treatise on the finding of the late commission on Welsh Disestab,ishment. The Right Hon. Lloyd George has also furnished a stirring foreword, This book will make a very im- portant contribution to the question and should be scattered ibmadeast through the coun ry. It is a most lucid presentation of the case for Welsh Disestablishment. The edition is ready and is only waiting the publication of the Report for issue. The numerous Carmarthen friends of the Rev G. Griffiths, curate of the Parish Church at" Chatham, will be pleaiSed to learn that he has 'been chosen to succeed the Rev F. C. Naish, viear of Holy Trinity Church, Graves- end, Kent. Mr Griffiths, who is a nephew of Mrs F. Cocks, 23, Bridge st., Carmarthen, was educated at Christ Church College, Bre- and St. Augustine's College, Canterbury.

Preachers next Sunday at Carmarthen Places of Worship LAMMAS ST. INDEPENDENT CHAPE. Rev J. Dyfnallt Owen, A.T.S. (pastor) ONION ST. INDEPENDENT CHAPEL Professor D. E. Jones, M.A., (pastor). PRIORDY INDEPENDENT C "APEL Rev E. Keri Evans, M.A., (pat-tor). ELIM INDEPENDENT CHAPEL. Mr Party. Presbyterian College, ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Rev p, J, Thomas (pastor). 1 ABEltGWITJ INDEPENDENT CHAPEL Rev D. Williams (pastor). TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHAPEL. Rev E. U. Thomas (pastor). PENUEL BAPTIST CHAPEL. Presbyterian College Student-. ZION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Professor D. WiUiiams, M.A. Aberystwith (Anniversary Services). ENGLISH BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev Gwilym Davies, (pastor). WATER ST. C.M. CHAPEL. Rev W. D. Rowlands (raptor). ENGLISH WESLEYAN CHAPEL. Rev J. V. Sutton, Llanelly. I I EBENEZER WELSH WESLEYAN CHAPEL. Rev, J. Fisher Griffiths (resident minister). BETHANIA C.M. CHAPEL. Rev D. Hughes. Cardigan. BABELL C.M., PENSARN. -T- Services commence nt the Welsh churches at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and at the English churches at 11 a.m. and 6.30 o'clock. c_u _u

By the Way. Mr Llewellyn Williams, M.P., delivered the presidential address at the inaugural oon- fence of the National League of Young Liberals for South Wales and Monmouthshire at Swansea on Saturday. The concert at the Ivy Bush on behalf of the Infirmary was a magnificent success. The only trouble was that the room was too small —or the aiudience too big. No proposal has ibeen made to publish the names of those who will subscribe to the funds of the Carmarthen Eisteddfod. It is said that a. lot of those who have flatly declined to contribute a. farthing would make highly sensational reading. There was such a flood on Sunday as re- minded Carmarthen people of the "good old days." The attendance at the various places of worship was about the smallest on record; this affected all alike. On Monday morning I the burgesses were exchanging their experi- ences these ranged from cellars full of water to eaves-ti oughs whtob turned bed- rooms into bathrooms. ••• Dr Edwin Davies—son of t latQ Davies, Cloth Hall, Carmarthen—has just I passed his final examination for the degree of F.R.C.S. (Eng.) As his tellow tovuemeii [ wail remepiiber, Dr Edwin Davies recently, took the M.S. and M.D. degrees. r Mr Harry Lohr, of Cambrian place, took first prize for a hen bullfinch at the Royal Horticultural RaJa, Westminster, this week. "e have had a good deal of frost tbis week, but since the Rink has been built, Car- marthen people take no particular interest in frost. The Rev G. A. Edwards, minister of Zion Presbyterian Church, Carmarthen, took the degree of M.A. at Oxford on Thursday the 1st inst. Mr Edwards graduated in 1898 with first class honours. As Christmas Day falls on a Sunday, the Carmarthen Guardians desire to let the in- mates have the usual Sunday dinner that day and to have the Christmas dinner on Monday. In order to do this, it is necessary to get the consent of the Local Government Board. It is a comfort at any rate that a special Act of Parliament as not required, for there is no Parliament new. ••• The new fairs in Carmarthen are to be held on the Monday before the second Tuesday of the rnonfth. This looks as if it meant the second Monday; ibut it doesn't. It is a significant fact that Mr Henry Jones Davies, who was himself a candidate in the Tunning, has spoken at a public meeting in favour of Mr John Hinds. Mr Evan Griffiths at the Conference at Water street, on 23rd November, promised to do what he could in favour of Mr Hiinds. There is certainly com- plete conrordamot the various sections of the party. Some indignation has been caused amongst local Tories by a statement that members of the Farmers' Union have decided to put questions to hoth candidates in West Carmar- thenshire, and to vote according to the answers. It is felt that this means eventu- aNy that the votes will go to Mr Hiinds. Mr Cremlyn still sticks to the theory that farmers ought to grow corn. Isn't it possi- ble that the farmers knew their own business best. At the present price of milk farmers don't want to grow--corn. What would Mr Cremlyn think of a farmer who told a num- ber of lawyers that they ought to give up "going Circuit' and go in for Chancery practice. The lawyers would probably say that they kmew their own business. Several liocal Tories declined to come out as candidates for the Boroughs because the Tariff Reform League declined to contribute more than a hundred guineas towards the expenses. This is .not 4tu,¡te as much of the Dollar Dictation as the Tories like. It is stated that an attempt is to be made to re-open the question of the May fair; and to have another battle royal 'between Lammas street and Priory street. If this is the case, it would the advisable to lock the door of the Council Chamber before a division is taken- to avoid awkward incidents. f The finest election story this year is that artxout the bagpipes told by Mr John Hinds at the Banikyfelin meeting—a report of which appears elsewhere in this issue. tH The first Christmas Show was held at Car- marthen 70 years ago. Mr Walter Griffiths, Fountain Inn, was the secretary, and the show was held in Friar's Park. There will be no show this year for the nrst time in 70 years. A meeting in support of the candidature of Mr John Hinds will be held in Water st. school at 1.30 Saturday. Mr Llewelyn Wil- liams and Mr Huws Davies will be among the speakers. The chair will taken by Mr H. J ones-Davies, Glyneiddan. •M We are informed that the annual County conversazione, lecture and exhibition in con- nection with the Antiquarian Society and Field Club, originally fixed for the 8th of Deoemlber, have been, in deference to the busy excitements of the General Election, postponed to the more convenient date of Wednesday, 18th January next. Invitations to,meet the President, Lieut.-Gen. Sir Mls-Jonhos, A .0., i^ed i» due course.

MARRIAGE. TATLOR—DAVIES.—On the 3rd November, 1910, at the Cathedral, Caloatta by rhe Rev. W. Godber (Chaplain to the Bisbop of Calcutta), J. Andrew Taylor, of the Irdian Education Per-ice 10 Dorothea Mary, only daughter of James Daviee. J.P., Ucheldir, Carmarthen. DEATH. THOMAS.—November 25th, at the • Cart and Boreea.' Carmarthen, Mr John Thomas, pattern-maker at the Priory Foundry, aged 84 years.