The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

AMAZING NEW I-NVEKTION A FLYING TRAIN. A new and wonderful system, which, it us claimed, •wfll revolutionise high speed traction throughout the world, was demonstrated in London before mechanical experts of several of the most important English railways. This new system, the invention and discovery of a French scientist, M. Emile Bachelet, has at once elicited the offer of a great railway chief to lav down within five miles of London a «rcuu in o^dcr that the enormous speed claimed for it mi es an hour-may be tested. The system, as demonstrated by a model of largo size, did all that was claimed. Among its achievements were. A registered speed of 300 miles an hour was attained. Automatic propulsion and stopping ot .ue u, were secured.. The position of the car at any point during a journey was indicated by electric signals. Almost absolute absence of all vibration was Thi"new system is described as a railway that rum on a road bed of invisible impulses. The model, erected on four trestles, consisted of two pairs of rails—one to demonstrate the use of the railway for mail or mer-Wdise, and tne other for PaAsteeTcylinder in the one case and a cigar-shaped carriage in the other rested on eacii pair of rails, which were g-rooved. Above and in the centre oi the rails ran a single-grooved rail, in which rested a pair of guiders. M. B^ahelot switched on an electric current, and the machine, in each ca;e, rose some eighth of an inch from the rails, and ran along at a tremendous pace. As soon as the current was switched off the cylinder and the carriage came to instant rest. The principal is founded on the fact that certain metals, including aluminium, are repelled by the magnetic force Mowing from an electric coal ener- gised by an alternating current. All along the track at short intervals are what look like little stumpy yellow pillars. They are electric coals, the car is of aluminium, and as soon as the current is switched on the car is levitated. The car passes under magnets placed at longer intervals than the coils, and looking like the skeleton of a tunnel. These a.re solenoids or pulling magnet,. which are automatically ener- gised in succession, and draw the train along. The estimated cost of the Bachelet Levitated Railway is surprisingly low. M. Bachelet piacec it at d. per pound of merchandise ior 300 miles, or one hour's journey. The construction of a lino for mail purposes—the object to be first achieved-will be less than £ 5.000 per mile, while power hotises- one every 100 miles—are estimated to cost about E12,000 each. But the system is intended after further experimental work, to be utilised for i-ic carriage of passengers. It is claimed that it can be adapted to existing railway lines for the conveyance of people with perfect safety and at lightning speed, Without entering into scientific details, practical illustrations of what it is believed can be done by this system carry their own explanation. fhe conveyance of the mails, which are often congested, would be accomplished in the following times:- London to Manchester or Liverpool. 48 minutes. London to Fishguard or Plymouth, 45 minutes. London to Glasgow. 1 hour 15 minutes. London to Birmingham, 25 minutes. Calais to Brindisi, 9 hours. Paris to St. Petersburg. 10 hours. Local services could also be arranged by control of the electric current. Mails would in all cases be packed in a tube. locked and sealed, and delivered at their destination. Thus." said the inventor, a business man would not be kept waiting for his letters, cheques and bonds could be forwarded with- out irritating delay, and a vast amount of unoertainty and trouble avoided." In the new railway there are no locomotives, no engines, no wlieel-. and practi- cally no friction. 400-

IMPORTANT CARMARTHEN APPEAL JUSTICES DECISION QUASHED. On Wednesday, the Divisional Court in Probate Divorse and Admiralty, consisting of Sir S. T. Evans, President, and Mr. Justice Bargravs Deane. heard an Appeal from the decision of the Borough Magistrates of Carmarthen in the matter of Mrs. Margaret Howells. Mansel-street. Carmarthen, ver- sus Mr. William Howells, of Gilfach-v-Bettws, Tre- lech. The facts leading to the Appeal are as fol- ows:—Mrs. Howells brought forward a charge on the 29th December last against her husband Mr. William Howellsi that he had deserted her. The magistrates hearing the case were Mr. John Lewis (mayor) in the chair, Mr. T. E. Brigstocke. Ir. Bland Davies, Mr. Blagdon Richards, Mr. Henry Howell and Mr. Walter Spurrell. Mr. J. F. Morris appeared for the complainant, and Mr. T. Howell Davies appeared for the defendant. At the commencement of the hearing before the justices. Mr Howell Davies ak('d their decision on a preliminary point of law. He Qtated that the com- plainant had in June. 1898, taken proceeding* against the husband to establish constructive desertion of the complainant by her husband, and asking for an rder for maintenance, and that she be entitled to live separate and apart from him which were after a full hearing dismissed. As the parties had ever since 1898 lived apart. Mr. Davies argued that the complainant was stopped from giving the same evi- dence in the 1913 proceedings, as she had given in the' proceedings brought by her in 1898, and that the justices had no power to hear the complainant's case. It appeared that -Me.Brunel White, the clerk to the Borough Justicepr. had acted for the com- plainant in the 1898 proceedings, and in view of this the Berough Justices desired Mr. C. H. Merspan Griffiths, the clerk to the Cbunty Justices, to advise them on the point of law <nibmitted to them by Mr. Howell Davies. Mr. Griffiths thereupon acted as temporary clerk, and after hearing Mr. Davies' argument he decided against him. The case was then gone into by the Borough Justices and they found that the husband had deserted the wife, and made a maintenance order in her favour of 5s. a -,Week. From this decision the husband appealed. On the hearing of the appeal in the Divisional Court. Mr. Reginald Le Bas appeared for the apel- lant. Their Lordshiss hold that the decision of the magistrates was wrong1, and allowed th« appeal. Sir Samuel Evans remarked that it was after the' husband came into a little mGnny that the wife took the last proceeding, pleading desertion. Mr. T. Howell Davies. of Carmarthen, was solicitor for the appellant, and Messrs. Morris and Son*. Car- marthen. solicitors for the respondent wife. 4b,

FERRYSIDE T-EAPARTY.-(-)n Friday week the Rev. Isaac Thomas, C.M.. of Ferrvside. entertained the mem- bers of the Sunday school and congregation of Bethania C. Methodist Chapel. Ferrysidip, to an excellent tea. A children's concert was held' in the evening, when a delightful programme wtts one through. Mr. Hughes. London House, conductor, and Mr. R. Jones. Ffynonymyd. in the chair. A hearty vote of thaeks was accorded t- rev. gentle- man for hit ge««rosity.

LAMPETER DALIS FAIR.—Splendid moving pictures of the iJahs tair were exhibited at the Central Cinema on Monday, and attracted a record attendance. COUNTY COLHT.—Judge Lloyd Morgan held his County Court at the Town Hull on Tuesday, when a large number of case-a were dis.- posed of. A detailed report will appear in our next issue. CHURCH COUNCIL.—A meeting of the Church Council was held at the Church Hall on Tuesday evening, when the chair was taken by the Rev. Canon Camber-Williams, vicar. Several important matters were dealt with, and it was decided to sup- port the Financial Scheme of the diocese, the parish undertaking to collect JB60 per annum towards this good and deserving object. The Council have bought a splendid harmonium for use at the Church Hall services, which will be used for the first time next Sunday. AUCTION MART.-Mr. D. I Rees conducted a very successful sale at the Mart on Tuesday, when there was a good supply of cattle, sheep, and pigs. which were sold at the following prices :—Bulls, £ 18 to £ 25; bullocks and heifers, £ 16 to £ 24; cows and calves, E12 to £ 16; fat calces, E3 5s to £5 j fat sheep, 3 guineas to 60s.; ditto lambs, 26s. to 39s. 6d.; porkers, £ 2 to £3; bacon pigs, J62 5s.. to £5 5s. NARROW ESCAPE.—A tramping woman named Sarah Jones, of no fixed abode, was found lying on the railway near the crossing at Lampeter on Satur- day. but luckily was saved just in time from being run over by a train. She was evidently suffering from exposure and want, and was taken to the workhouse, where she was attended by Dr. Row- lands. Upon inquiring at the workhouse on Mon- day, our correspondent was informed that she was progressing favourably. REHEARSALS.—Two rehearsals in connection with the Baptist Chapels of Noddfa, Caersalem. and Bethel (Silian), were held at Noddfa Chapel on Sundays, May 3rd and 10th respectively. The sing- ing throughout was very good and showed signs of careful training. The conductor of the festival this year will be Mr. William Thomas, the well-known conductor of Treorchy, and it is hoped the festival will be a success. THE WORKHOUSE.—The ratepayers generally will be glad to learn that this institution is progressing favourably under the guidance and superintendence of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, the master and matron. Arrangements are being made to supply householders of the town with handy bundles of wood at a fairi price, which will be a a great boon. An old stable has been converted into a well-lighted and comfort- able workroom, where several of the male inmates are set to work, and they appear happy and con- tented. Other men are employed in gardening, etc., and able-bodied female inmates, under the guidance I' of the matron, keep the place scrupulosulv clean and tidy, while every room is well ventilated. The inmates are evidently well cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, who have had a good exnerience in the past in looking after workhouse inmates, and influ- ence the inmates by kindness and firmness. A DRAWBACK.—Newspaper correspondents are not treated at Lampeter with the same courtesy as ob- tm:K'd elsewhere, and those countcted with public functions should bear this in mind. If a report is expected to appear in a newspaper, the representa- tive of that paper should at least be presented with a fre.> ticket instead of being expected to pay and report. Verb. sap. < MUSICAL SUCCESS.—We heartily congratulate Miss Lcwis( niece of Mr. Lewis Garth, upon her success in passing the recent junior examination of the Royal Academy of Music and the London College of Music with honours, obtaining 94 marks out of a possible 100. SoCIALISM AND CHRISTIANITY.—On Wednesday evening, the Rev. J. Lewis Donaldson, vi.-ar of St. Mark's, Leicester, addressed the students of St. David's College on "Socialism in its relationship to Christianity. The Rev. Dr. Bebb presided. The speaker dwelt exhaustively with his theme, and maintained that Christian Socialism was the most important factor for good in the present age. He illustrated his remarks by incidents gained from years of oxperi- once among- the submerged tenth. The address was much appreciated, and the rev. gentleman was warmly thanked for coming to Lampeter. TEMPERANCE.—Sir Stafford Howard, mayor of Llanelly, visited Lampeter on Friday, and in the evening delivered a lecture on temperance to the members of the College branch of the Church of England Temperance Society. The meeting was presided over by the Rev. Principal BhJb. Sir Stafford touched upon the evils of the drink traffic, and outlined reforms which were urgently needed to check drunkenness and its resultant miseries. His masterly survey of the subject and his trenchant style, aroused much enthusiasm, and encouraged his auditors to redoubled efforts on bonulf of the tem- perance cause. GAMES.—We are glad to find that local vricket lovers are banding themselves together. Meetings have been held, and a club has been formed, but some difficulty is being experienced in renting a field for the season. However, the promoters are hope ful of settling upon a suitable pitch in the near future. Once this difficulty is overcome, the rest will be easy. as there are plenty of players avail- able. CONTINUATION OF AN OLD CUSTOM.—The time- honoured custom of students sinking hymns around the quadrangle ''tank' on Sunday evenings during summer term is being maintained. It is an appro- priate and beautiful ending to the day's religious devotions. Would that the custom was more gene- rally observed. It is interesting to note that in most Welsh seaside resorts hymns are sung. at some con- venient centre, after the evening services are over. The effect, especially near the "C1, is one which must be heard to be appreciated.* In some places hymns are sung by choristers in boats, and to listen to the sweet strains which are borne inland by the rea- breez,-i is an experience which one doe« not readily forget. Perhaps, the custom of singing hymns near the sea or water has an interesting origin: if no, there are manv, including ourselves, who would be glad to know how the custom started, and to what source it can be attributed. TENNIS MATCH.—A match was played on Saturday between the Institute team and St. Davids College team on the latter s ground. The College won by six events to three, the scoring being as follows ;-11. Lloyd Williams and J. T. James beat Perrv Jones and Charlie Davies, 6-4, 6-4; H. Lloyd Williams and J. T. James beat Green and Philpin, 6-0. 6-3; H. Lloyd W ill&ma and J. T. James, beat Stephens and Meyri -k, 7-5, 6-3; Green and Philpin, beat Dr. Evans and D. W. Davies, 6-1. 6 4; Stephens and Meyrick, beat Dr- Evans and D. W. Davies.. 4-6. 6-1. 6-2; Perry Jones and C. Davies, beat -,I- .E-alls and D. W. Davies, 6-4, 6-2; Stephens and Meyrick. beat W. R. Lloyd and George, 7-5. 6-2: Perrv Jones and C. Davies. beat W. R. Lloyd and George. 6 0. 6-2; Green and Philpin, beat W. R. Lloyd and George, 6-1, 8-6. CRICKET.—The annual cricket match between St. David's College and the University College, Aber- ystwyth, was played at Aberystwyth on Saturdav, resulting in a win for the Aberystwyth Colle-e hy 40 runs. The following were the seores .—St. David's College: Bodycomb, c Saunders, b Roderick, 2: Towyn Jones (captain), b Roderick. 3: 1. T. Davies, b Roderick. 0; L. G. Lewis, b Roderick. 13: R. (Fletcher, c Bevaa, b Thomas, 5: Jeffries, b Roderick, 0: R. Perrot, b Thomas. 0; T. C. Edwards, b Thomas 0; L. G. Rees, b Roderick, 3; O. E. Thomas, b Roderick, 0; S. Jones, not out. 0; extras, 4: total, 30. Aberystwyth College: J. Williams, run out. 6; O. Jenkins, c Jones, b Perrott. 28: J. Sunders, c Reos. b Jones, 1: D. J. Burker, c Thomis, b Lewis, 5; I. O. Thomas (captain), b Jones. 8; A. E. Herbert, Ibw. b Perrott. 0: D. C. Bevan. h Jones, 11; J. G. Morgan. Ibw. b Jones. 0: Glyn Jones, c Bodycomb. b Jon-s, 5; E. H. Davies, c ard b Jones, 2; J. L. Roderick, not out, 0; extras, 4: total, 78.

LLANWRDA DEATH.—The death occurred on Thursday evening of Mr. John Davies, monumental mason, Church House, Llanwrda. Deceased, who was 70 years of age, was a sidesman at Llanwrda Church, and took a keen interest in its affairs. He was also one of the managers of the Llandovery Group of Council Schools. One of his hobbies was photography, in which direction he did some excellent work. It was to him we were indebted for the photo of the cen- I tenarian Joseph Glass, who was the first to be buried in the new church at Llansadwrn. He leaves a widow and several children, one of whom—a sOH-is BOW abtosd.

NEW QUAY I GALB.-During the high tide and the strong gale that prevailed on Saturday morning, the sailing boat, "Gomer," owned by Mr. Jenkiu Jones, Cresoent-tei racr, snapped ner moorings, and got driven on to ihe rocks cio.e lo iho new liieboat- house. She got extensively damaged, anI beyond reparation. Anothtsr fishing boat less in tke place. LWTI tF- .-On Wednesday evening. Dr. Morris, the principal lecturer under the National Memorial, deliver* d a lecture at the Towyn Chapel to an appreciative audience. Dr. James was in the chair. A vote of thanks was proposed by the Rev. Gwilym Will by the Rev. F. Lloyd, B.A., rector. SCOUTS.—The local committee responsible for the New Quay Troop of Boy Scouts will meet this week, when t».« necessary officials will be appointed. BANKING.—Mr. J. Emrys Davies, son of Captain and Mrs. Davies, Awelfa, has been appointed mana- ger of the Nat onal Porvincial Bank at Maesteg. He was formerly in the accountancy at Portmadoc. OBlT, AKIES.—It is with deep regret we have to chronicle the death of Mr..Thomas Richards, 5, Lewis-terrace, late of Penlon, Maenygroes, which tooK place on Wednesday at the rip," old ago of 90 years. He was one of the three oldest inhabitants of the town, and had practically spent his lifetime in the district. The funeral took plic- on Monday last, burial being mad" at the Maenygroes Church- yard. The Rev. W. Griffiths oTiciat-(,A. -Also the death occurred on ednetsaay at Mils. Eleanor Jones. Maery-rroes, at the n .<?<■> of 70 years. The funeral took place on Saturdav. interment being made at the Llanllwchaiarn Churchyard. The Revs. W. Lloyd. P.A., ard Dr.inel Evans, B.A., officiated. Deceased, was the wife of Mr. John Jones, Pontlotiyn. a native of this district. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL.-Present: Messrs. Evan Lewis (in the chair). John Davies, George Davies, Evan Evans. J. L. Jones, Griffith Griffiths, and Captain Thomas. A Deputation.—A deputation from the water com- mittee, consisting of the Rev. E. Aman Jones, B.A., ,iid Captain Williams. Loyalty, waited on the Council to inquire if the Council intended proceed- ing with the St. D'vid's Well scheme. Both gentle- men of the deputation spoke, and put their case in a concise and lucid manner before the Council and retired.—After a lengthy discussion, mostly quite irrelevant of the question, the Council reserved their reply until a reply had been received to the com- munication recently sent to the Local Government Board.—While the deputation was being received some of the members of the Council attacked the water committee, and even stooped to personalities, to which the Rev. E. Aman Jones strongly objected. but no other reply other than that already stated was ,-ii-cn. The Foreshore.—The draft lease of the agreement between the local Council and the Board of Trade re the possession 0. the foreshore was presented and a committee appointed to go into it and report to a further meeting of th'^ Council.

LL1MDCFEIL0G CONCEPT.—A very successful concert was held at the National Schoolroom, kindly lent for the occa- sion by the School Managers, on the last Saturday in April. The committee, with Messrs. J. Vaughan, O. T. Williams, and J. D. Jones as secretary, treasurer and chairman, respectively, were fortu- nate in securing the services of well-known and popular artistes with the result that tne singing was of a high standard of excellence, and was highly appreciated by the large audience. In the unavoid, able absence of Capt. Jennings, who was to preside, Distrct Councillor Evan Bowen was voted to the cha r, and carried out his duties in a enxlitable and happy mannert He was supported by Mr. J. Jones, D.C., Plas, St. Ishmael, the secretary of the Llande- feilog Agricultural Show. The singers were Miss Hannah Jones and Miss Hughes, Carmarthen; Miss Hilda Davies, Ferryside; Miss Williams, Llwynpiod; Messrs. V. Davies, Parcgwyn; B. Morgan, Croesy- ecilog; T. Williams. Coedlline; Davies, Corpora, tion Arms; W. Rees and G. Gibbard. Kidwelly; W. Jones. Ferryside; and last and least in inches un- doubtedly, the little seven-year-old comedian- Master Leonard Vaughan Jones, School House. Miss G. Rees Nantllan, proved a very capable accompanist, and she also treated the audience to a couple of pianoforte solos in her usual brilliant mannert Hearty votes of thanks were accorded to the artistes for their esteemed services and also to the chairman. (Financially the concert was also a great success, the proceeds of which are in aid of the Llandefeilog Show Fund.

LLANDYSSUL CYMANFA.—The following Sunday schools will hold their annual cymanfa. at Bwleh-y-groes on Whit- Monday, viz. :-Seloii (Llandyssul), Horeb, Carmel, Kwernllwyn, and Bwlch-y-groes. The special preachers will -be the Rev. D. G. Williams, St. Clears, and t-h" Rev. W. J. Rees, Forth (late of Horeb and SCRIPTURE EXAMINATION.—The result of the Scrip- ture examination held at Horeb of the Mid-Cardi- ganshire Congregational Union of Sunday Schools, is a great credit to the scholars and their teachers— :\li,5 Annie, Thomas, Blaennierwydd. and Miss Annie Jones, Brynmachnog. Class I. B. Enoch H. Davies, Panteg Cross, 66 marl:s: John Davies. 51. Class I. C. ldwarcl J. ^avies. 91 (second prize in the union); Kate Jones, 68. The maximum number of marks being 100. The examiner was the Rev. R. J. Huws, Glanamman; secretary. NTr. G. Ivor Davies, New Quay. PARISH COUNCIL.—The annual meeting of the above Council was held at the Council Schoolroom. Mr. John Jones, Gwynfryn. Horeb (Trpgroes Ward), was elected to the chair. Mr. John Morgan, Rock Mills, vice-chairman. Overseers: Llandyssul Town, Mr. Edward Davies, Rhondda House; St. David's Ward, Mr. John Morgan, Rock Mills: Pontshaen Ward, Mr. Edward Thomas; Blaenmene, Tregroes, Ward, Mr. Thomas Davies, Wetsyn. The assistant overSCQr and clerk to the council (Mr. David Davies. Pwllybragu) having resigned, Mr. James Jones, coal merchant, Llandyssul, has been selected to take his duties. HYGIENE.—At the Council School. Dr. Owen Morris, M.A., etc., of the King Edward Memorial, addressed the headmasterFi and assistants of the District Elementary Schools on School and General Hygienics, by arrangement with the County Educa- tion Committee. The weather proving favourable, a large gathering had assembled. THE DRAINAGE OF LLANDYSSUL.—At a meeting of the ratepayers, convened by the Parish Cou. cil, held at Pontshaen Schoolroom, the Rev. E. O. Jenkins, Llwyn, in the chair, to consider tne proposed drainage scheme in the town of Llandyssul; the esti- mate of the cost as prepared by the District Sur- veyor (Mr. Ed. Thomas) showed that the scheme as submitted to the meeting would cost £ 19" 18s. 9d. to carry through. The meeting, after passing a resolution objecting to contribute any portion of the cost, passed a further motion censuring the con- venors of the meeting (the Rural District Council- lors. Surveyor, and Clerk) for not attending or sending someone to explain the matter fully. A similar meeting held in the Council Schoolroom at St. David's was unanimous in its hostility, and strongly objected to contribute to the cost. This meeting strongly urired Llandyssul to adopt iirb- n powers. At the third meeting, held in the Town Ward, Mr. T. Evans. C.M., proposed Mr. T. Ii), Jones, as the oldest member of the Parish Council, be the chairman, seconded by Mr. Jenkin Jones. There was considerable feeling manifested 3. the absence of the local members of the Rural District Council, the Surveyor, and the Clerk, to explain what had been done so far. and what further was to be done. The scheme outlined in the estimate of a drain from R'chmond-square down to the road leading to Plasydderwen over the northern end of the bridge, and from Clifton-terrace to connect therewith was keenly criticised. It was considered j to be only a part scheme and quite unfair to the upper part of the town. It was agreed that it woold be only one expense to carry out a complete scheme at once. as the re-payment of the money borrowed for the work would be spread out over a term of 20 or 30 years, and the whole would be only one expense instead of several smaller expendi tures. A suggestion that the upper part of the town should be drained fiDet did not meet with favour, one difficulty" being the disposal of the re- fuse. This was met by the suggestion that it could be diverted down to the Richmond-square—New- road drain. Finally, on the motion of Mr. J. T. Thomas, Gwalia House, seconded by Mr. Herbert Jones, it was resolved by 16 votes to one (neutral) te forward a request te the Rural district CouneR to construct a drain from Well-street along the main road to the road leading to Plasydderwen, anL. that the scheme of partial drainage, proposed by the Council, be rejected. SENGHENTDD RELIEF [FUND.—Since the publication of the last particulars respecting the above fund Major Cass, D.S.O., Dol-llan, Llandyssul, has re ceived various additional sums which now brings the total to JE180 9s. Id. It is easy enough to preach humanity, but the gallant Major in his quiet unassuming way assists in every practicable possible manner to cheer the homes of the working man. May his worthy example be emulated.

LLANDOVERY MUSICAL.—MIK Molly Bilson, was the soloist 'at the Memorial Sunday School last Sunday. POLICE COURT.—On 'Friday, before Aldermen C. P. Lewis, and T. Watkins, Mr Edmond Williams, Relieving Oflicer, applied for a maintenance order against David Williams, Rhosybcdw, near Faldy- brenin. in respect to his mother now chargeable to Llandovery Union. The application was adjourned for a fortnight. Mr. Williams, made a similar appli- cation against Daniel Thomas, High-street, Moun- tain Ash, in respect to his mother, Eleanor Thomas, Rhandirmwyn. An order for Is. a week was made. There were no other cases. Boy SCOUTS.-On Saturday (to-morrow), the local Boy Scouts, will place their servicts at the disposal of the tradesmen of the borough, payment for same will be forwarded to the National Institution for the Blind. Scout Master Edgar Evans, and his assistant, Mr. Fred Roberts, will make the necess- ary arrangements. The number of local Scouts is about 20. DBATH8.—We regret to announce the death which occurred on Monday, of Mr. John Davies, Towy Villa, New-road. Deceased who had been ill for sometime had been for many years in the employ of the Joint Railway Companies at Llandovery, He was a member of the Rechabites, and had been Chief Ruler. He took a keen interest in the work of the cause, especially that connected with the Juvenile Tent, where he was always to be found at the weekly meetings, and in this connection his loss will long be keenly felt. He took great pains in training the children of the Salem Band of Hope preparatory to entertainments given by them. He leaves a widqjv to mourn her loss.—We have also to record the death of Mrs. Morgan, wife of Mr. Ben. Morgan, The Welsh Smithfield, which oc- curred on Tuesday morning, after a long and pain- ful illness. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved husband and children. STOCK SALE. Messrs. J. Davies1 and Co., auc- tioneers, Llandovery, Llangadock, and Llandilo, con- ducted an important sale of stock at the Council Cattle Mart on Friday, consisting of 350 ewes and lambs, included in which were 200 Cross Kerry ewes and lambs, 100 Cross Cardi. and hill ewes and lambs. and 50 Cross Kerry yearling ewes. There was a large attendance, and good prices were real- ized. APPOINTMENT OF NEW CURATE.—The Vicar after consulting the churchwardens has appointed the Hey. W. D. Evans to the curacy of Llandingat. Mr. Evans is at present serving as curate in the parish of Llanfabon. near Cardiff. He comes to Llan- dovery with very good credentials as scholar, musi- cian, organizer and preacher. He will not be able to take up his duties here until August, when (says the Llandingat Parish Magazine) we are sure the Church- people will give him, his wife, and two sons a very hearty welcome. GIFTS.—Mrs. Evans. The Grange, has very gene- rously furnished entirely a double-bedded room in the Church House. Mre. Pryse Rice, Llwynybrain, has sent a parcel of magazines and illustrated periodi- cals for the Reading Room at Church House. We should (says the Llandingat Parish Maga.zine) be very grateful if the who so kindly send parcels of this kind would help us by either sending a postcard to the vicar or attaching a label with name of the donor." G.F.S.—A special enrolment service took place at Llandingat Church on Wednesday. 14th inst. A meeting will be held shortly to decide the time and place for the summer festival. RECEIVING ORDER.—A receiving order in bank- ruptcy was made in respect of Francis J. Coakley. trading as Coakley and Sons, 12, Quay-street, Am- manford, fish and fruit salesman. NON-PAYMENT OF ARREARS.—At a special Police Court, held last week before Mr. John Lewis, Brvn- rhug—William Thomas, Colliers'-row, Garnant, was summoned for the non-payment of £ 3 12s., arrears due cn an affiliation order g'ranted to Hannah Ann Lewis. Coronation-road, Garnant.-As the defendant promised to pay &s. from now onwards until the arrears were paid up, the committal order was sus- pended for two months to allow him the opportunity of doing so. SOCCER."—During the past season the Amman- ford Association football team has done exceedinglv well, having only been defeated on six occasions. An exhibition game was played by the Llanelly Southern League team, who won by 5 goals to 2. The biggest defeat was inflicted by Morriston Juniors, who seored 7 goals to nil. In T,(-- matches Ammanford was only defeated on one occa- sion on their own ground by that almost invincible team. LIundebie United. t YOUNG PEXYBAXK ELOCPTIOXIST.-Little Miss Rees, Bodlondeb, Penybank, Ammanford, although only 11 years of age, has been very successful as an elocu- tionist, having won 155 prizes at various eisteddfodau. including three medals, a gold bangle, and a chair. the latter being won at Kidwelly. Out of 11 com- petitors under 16 years of age. she won the first prize at the recent eisteddfbd held at Cwmmawr. and was also successful (out of 33 competitors) at Meinciau. near Carmarthen. Y.M.C.A. PROSPECTS.—In connection with this excellent institution, Cycling, Rambling. Tennis, and Quoit Clubs have been recently formed, which augurs well for a successful summer programme. The members of the former club went to Swansea for tHeir first run of the season, and received a very cordial reception from the members of the Swansea Y.M.C.A. The following are the officers of the club: —Chairman, Mr. F. T. Whittingham; treasurer, Mr. Evan Rees; hon. secretary, Mr. Emrys Jones; com- mittee, Messrs. J. E. Morris, T. Griffiths, Rufus Evans, and Harding Jones; captain, Mr. J. J. Wat- ters; viee-captain, Mr. Rees Higgs. The following constitute the officials of the Rambling Club:- Captain, Mr. D. Rufus Evans; vice-captain, Mr. Evan Rees; chairman of committee, Mr. J. Leonard committee, Messrs. Hamilton. Min Lloyd and Albert Ewins; treasurer, Mr. R. Gwynne Richards: secre- tary, Mr. D. Charles Lewis. The xiight Hon. Lord Dynevor has consented to become the first president of the Tennis Club, the officers of which are:—Cap- tain, Mr. D. Jones; viee-captain. Mr. R. Gwvnne Richards; treasure)-. Ir. D. Arthur Thomas; secre- tan. Mr. Hamilton Min Lloyd. We are pleased to learn that Aid. W. N. Jones, J.P., Dvffiyn, has consented to become the first president of the Y.M.C.A. At a recent meeting of the Management Committee, Mr. T. J. Rees, Hall-street, was elected chairman, and Mr. David Davies, Margaret-street, vice-chairman, and the following were co-opted to the committee:—Messrs. Samuel Robert, Thomas, George Lewis, D. J. Gregory, and I). J. Edwards. The retiring chairman (Mr. R. Leonard) was accorded a vote of thanks for his services. QLOIT CLUB.—A successful Quoit Club has been formed at Pantyffynnon, and in the recent League game, played against Pontardulais, they won easily, the scores being:—Pantyff.vHiion, 161; Pontardulais, 83. The club is affiliated to the West Wales Quoiting Association; and the officers are com- posed of the following gentlemen:—President, Mr. Rees Owen; vice-presidents. Messrs. J. M. Darby- shire and .1. L. Wjlliums; captain. Ir. Basil Jones; vice-captain, Mr. William Jones; chairman of com- mittee, Mr. J. n. Williams; hon. treasurer. Mr. Sidney Jones: hon. secretary, Mr. T. A. Jones FUNERAL.—The funeral of the late Mr. Benjamin Jones, horse dealer, of Black Rook-terrace. Llan- dovery. who was well known in this and the adjoin- ing counties, took place on Saturday, the place of sepulchre being Llandingat Church. Deceased, who had been in failing health for the last two years, was in his 68th year. He was- a son of the late Mr. John Jones, who had been for many years a trardener at Blaenos. He died on Thursday. The Rev. J. Harry, pastor of Salem Congregational Chapel, officiated at the house, and the Rev. Dr. T. E. Thomas. The Manse, formerly Bailyglas, gave out a hymn. The vicar, the Rev. D. Edmonde?~Owen, performed the last sad rites at the church and grave. Deceased leaves a daughter to mourn his loss. His wife predeceased him by many years. The chief mourners were Miss Sarah Jones (daughter); Mr. Wm. and Mrs. Jones and Mr. JgbiR Jones, Victoria- strcet (brothers and sister-in-law); Mr. John Jones (nephew); Mr. Wni. Scott Jones and Miss Jane Jones (nephew and niece) Mrs. Rees, Victoria- stiieet; Miss Harries (niece); Mrs. Prytherch, Vic- toria-street (niece); Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Noyadd Farm, Llanwrda; Mr. and Mrs. James. Carreglevan (nephew and niece); Mrs. Dd. Morgan, Victori, street. The funeral was largely attended and in the cortege were most of the prominent inhabitants, including Councillors T. Roberts, J.P., W. Jones, Alma House; J. Nicholas and Richard Thomas, Hafeking Villa. MOTHERS" UNION.—The summer festival in CGH- ¡ ncction with the Llandingat Mothers' Union will, it is hoped, be held in Juno or early in July. Date and place will be announced shortly. The members of the Mothers' Meetings will meet until the last Wednes- day in May, and re-assemblo in October. Mrs. Edmondos-Owen hopes to see the members one day early in June, when the weather is quite settled, ut the Vicarage to tea. These meetings have been greatly appreciated, and many would like to see them.1 continued right through the summer, but for various i reasons it has been decided this year to discontinue them for a few months. LP-To-DATE.-Always up-to-date, Mr. T. Roberts, Crown Stores, has just secured the latest kind of machine for slicing bacon. A marvel in its way, this instrument will cut through the thickest of bones. During the past week many have called to see it at work. FUNERAL.—The funeral of the late Mr. Wm. Davies, Castle-street, whose death in his 77th year we recorded in our last issue and who was better known to the older inhabitants as Wm. Davies. Gwerddu, took place on Thursday at Llandingat Church. Rev. Dr. T. E. Thomas, D.D., Bailyglas, and the Rev. H. If or James, pastor of Ebenezer 'z"r Baptist Church, officiated at the house and the Rev. D. J. Howells. Erskine House, gave out a hymn, The vicar, the Rev. D. Edmondes Owen, officiated at zl the church and graveside. The chief mourners were:—Mrs. R. Davies (widow); the Rev. and Mrs. I Ics Rees Davies. Pontyclun (son and daughter-in-law) Mr. John Davies, Ferndale: Mr. Dan Davies, Leicester (sons); Mr. and Mrs. Allen, Pentre (daugh- ter and son-in-law): Mr. and Mrs. Dl. Davies. Butchers' Arms. Llandovery (brother and -in- law), and Master Davies (son); Rev. T. and Mrs. Phillips. Siloh (sister and brother-in-law) Mrs. Llovd. Mothvey (sister): Mr. Dd. Thomas, Cilyewm- road (son-in-law): Mr. Dd. Tom Phillips (nephew); Messrs. Dd. and John Priekett (nephews).; Mr. D(I. Rees Davies (nephew); Mrs. Pugh, New-road (cousin) Mrs. Powell. Cefntrenfa. (cousin) Mrs. Griffiths, Three Horse Shoes: Mrs. Reynolds. Amongst the general public were members of the local public bodies and tradespeople and three of the deacons at Hope Presbyterian Church, Pont-y-clun. where the Rev. Rees Davies is pastor, viz. Messrs. T. L. Vaughan. D. R. Jones and W. Griffiths, Representatives of public bodies included Coun -illors T. Roberts, J.P., and Henry Havard. DEATH.-Wo regret to announce the death of Mr. Morgan Price, Rhos-road. a son of Mr. John Price and « nephew of the late Mr. W. Price, who for very many years was licensee of the Black Ox Hotel. Deceased passed away towards the close of last week. He w7a.s up and about almost to the r>nd. although he had been in indifferent health for some time. time.

LLANDILO POLICE COURT.—At the Police Court on Saturday, before Mr. L. N. Powell and Major Delme Davies- Evans—Wm. Peach was charged by P.C. Richard Davies. Cothi Bridge, with stealing a pair cf breeches, a razor, a strop, &c., of the total of 10s., from Alltygolau. Llanegwad, on the 310t of March. Defendant was committed to prison for three weeks. AT THE REGISTRY OFFICE.—The following wedding has taken place at the Registry Office:—Dd. Davies. No. 1. Parklands-terrace, Ammanford, to Lizzie Evans. No. 3, Parklands-terrace, Ammanford. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.—A meeting in connection with the Llandilo Agricultural Society was held at the King's Head Hotel on Saturday, when lr. Lewis Bishop presided. Lord Dynevor wrote offering a cup to be competed for in the tenant farmers' class, and Mr. Lewis Bishop intimated that he would give a prize for the best hunter brood mare. The date of the show was fixed for the 6th of August. A sun- committee was appointed to deal with matters con- nected with the sports section of the show with powers to arrange for prizes up to the value of £ 50. I Judges were also provisionally appointed. MR. JOHN JONES, MR. T. DAVIES, I Llwyndewi, Llandilo, Verwig, Chairman of the I' Chairman of tho Llan- Cardigan Rural District "I '.r dilo-fawr Parish Council. Council. (Photo by Squibbs, Cardigan). CIOUNCIL MART.—Wild Bull Creates Alarm.—Con- siderable alarm was created at the bi-weekly sale of stock conducted at the Urban Council Mart on Men- | day by reason of a two-year-old bull, soon after coming into the mart, becoming wild. Those present cleared helter-skelter in all directions. Eventually j the animal had to be slaughtered by Mr. Ben Rich- ards, butcher. As usual there was a. splendid > supply of stock at the mart, and a good demand all round, if we except the fact that the call for pigs j and cattle has slackened a little. The following passed Hrough the ring:—67 fat cattle, 2to sheep, 280 lambs, 110 calves, 4 cows and calves. 10 bulls, 212 porkers, and 35 baconers. Cattle realized from B17 to J325 10s; sheep, 40s to 65s; lambs, tds to 428 6d; calves, JE5 10s to JE5 15s; cows and calves, jEll to E15 10s; bulls. jE17 to £ 24; porkers, 32 to 65s; and baconers from JE3 10s to JB5 10s. "HED RIDING HOOD."—The inhabitants of Llan- dilo and district were entertained to one of the Ixwt dramatic performances that they have witnessed for n long time on Thursday and Saturday evening, last, The production which was staged at the Drill Hall I consisted of that well-known and favourite operatta "Little Red Riding Hood." So well patronized was the affair on the first night, that the building was filled to overflowing. All the reserved seats had been booked two or three nights in advance. The company consisted of over 50 and was composed of children from 4 years upwards. The play comprised 4 acts, the first being a fairy glen which opened with 24 fairies singing and dancing, who latter on were joined by their Queen. They presented quite a charming and lovely picture in their glittering garbs. In this act a beautiful Prince appears in search of a simple and rustic maiden for a bride who at the end of the play turned out to be "Ile(i Riding Hood." In the second act appears the ex- terior of Dame Margot's Cottage. Red Riding Hood's Mother). The dame is seen spinning, and at the opening a chorus of school children sing "We've got a holiday." In this scene Red Riding II-ool mack her first appearance and as in the old tile was directed by her mother to take some dainties to her grandmother who lived in the wood. The third act opened with a chorus by the fairies, en- titled. "The Swing Son sr." and in tbis act file wolf appeared and met Red Riding Hood on her journey. In the fourth act th audience are presented with the spectacle of Grandma's cottage, a -hedroom scene in which the wolf impersonated the Grandmother. The Wolf is eventually slain by the Prince who in the end is awarded "Red Riding Hood" as his bride. Miss May Thomas. Greenfield Place, made an ex- cellent heroine and her duetts with the Prince were most admirably sung. The Prince who was every inch a Prince. end -.Id his part remarkably well, was Master Willie Thomas, SQJ1 of Mr Morgan Thomas late White Horse Hotel. The Queen of the fairies was Miss Winnie Bowen, who is well-known for her excellent voice, and was quite at homo in her part. Miss Dorothy Harries who is a daughter of Councillor A. E. Harries, the ironmonger, made a typical dame. Master Geoffrey Jones, son of Mr. J. Lewis Jones, Post Office, made a. capital wolf, and looked really fine garbed in the ferocious animal's Blue" Miss Gwynech Evans, Lloyd's Bank, as "Bo Blue." Miss Gweneth Evans, Lloyd's Bank, as "Bo Peep," Master Charlie Davies, 3, Rhosmaen-street, as tli(i "bkr," and Master Jack Williams, Ayron IIout- Simple Simon," all did their parts ex- ceed: while the four chief fairies—Miss Lily Crath ,v-road, Miss Cora Plummer, Crugmawr, Miss A;<io Evans, Lansdowe, Miss Violet Jones, Gloucester House, and the two pages Master Geraiut Jones, son of Mr. Gwyn Jones, County School. and Miss Ena Griffiths, daughter of Mr. Griffiths. Capital and Counties Bank, acquitted themselves admirably. It also ong-ht to be men- tioned that Master Emrys Davies, son of Mr. Davies, Minyrafon, sang the Goblin song in a very able manner. The proceeds were in aid of Dr. Barnardo's Homes, and the work of teaching the children was done by Mrs Dr. Jones and Miss Sybil Jones, the latter of whom also acted as accompanist. Of the ladies belonging to the League. Mrs J. R. Williams, sicretary, Mr-. Gwyn. Jones, and Miss F. A. Thomas, ronderod valuable assistance in the arrangements while Mr. John R. Williams very kindly acted as stage manager and promptor. Special mention ought to be made of the League's worthy president, Mrs. Gwyune-Hughcs. Tregvb, who very generofisly provided refreshments for the children. We under- stand that a sum of £ 20 was nettbd the first night and J63 on the second, the latter sum will go in aid of the Llandilo Literary Institute.

LLANGRANOG DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES AND ENTERTAINMENT.— Lord and Lady Mayoress of Cardiff present.—Thurs- day, May i cn, was a red-letter day Ul the history of Llangranog, the occasion being the visit of the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Cardiff. Great pre- parations had been made to givo them a hearty welcome. Flags, banners and arches gaily decora- ted this charming little seaside resort and the approaches to it looked enchanting. A sumptuous tea had been laid in the Parish iCoom, which on this occasion resembled a garden of flowers and ever- greens. The tables were unsparingly loaded with good things, one being presided over by the Lady Mayoress, and the other by Miss Hope, of Pigeons- ford. Tea being over, a move was made to the Rectory field, where Mr. Hope, assisted by a willing band, had made excellent preparations for sports, when young and old joined in merrily. At 7 o-clock an entertainment was held in the Parish Room, which was crowded long before the appointed hour of commencement. The Lord Mayor presided at the meeting, which was opened by the Lady Mayoress on behalf of the genial Rector, distributing presents to regular attendants at the Sunday schools of the parish. Following the distribution of prizes an excellent programme was gone through. A hearty vote of thanks to tho distinguished visitors was pro- posed by Mr. Hope, seconded by Mr. James Jones, Trecregin, and carried with acclamation.. In spite of the inclement weather large numbers had come from a long distance. Among those present were noticed: —Dr. J. Powell, J.P.. Miss Gordon, Pigeonsford; Mr. Montagu. Talgarreg; Mrs. Thomas, Glanma- detii; Rev. E. Lloyd, New Quay; Mr. W. J. Webb, New Quay. and family; Rev. J. Morgan, Llandis- silio; Rev. W. J. Evans, Llanfairorllwyn, and party; Rev. E. 0. Jones. Llangynllo: Rev. R. Ll. Jones and Mrs. Jones, Bettws Evan; Rev. E. W. Evans and Mrs. Evans, Tremain: Rev. J. D. Lewis and Mrs. Lewis, Llanarth. Several who had accepted invita- tions failed to attend on account of the weather and ill it ess. The following sent letter-; of apologies:-Dr. Thomas. Glanmadeni; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Evans. Glanmadeni; Mr. Tyler and family; Mr. Gernos. and Col. and Mrs. Newland. Dolhaidd.-The Lord and Lady Mayoress with their son, Mr. R. GoO Robinson, who were the guests of the Rector, returned to Cardiff on Friday morning, and expressed themselves delighted with the visit and the cordial recoDtion ■accorded them. The following took part in the programme at the entertainment:—Part songs by the, Llangranog Children's Choir. St. David's Church P.irty; solos by Benjamin Davies, Bctsv Jones. P. J. •Tones. M. S. Jones. Nellie Jones. John Phillips, Pho be Jones. Irene Jones recitations by Birrell and Edith Evan-, Jenny Evans. Vivian Jones. E. D. Evins. E. O. Evans. Dd. John Evans. Ernest Jones. Betsv Jones. Danny Evans; duetts by S.M.Jones and Irene Jo NEW. J. Jones and E. J. Rees; dialogues bv E. P. Chiwman. M.B.E.. David Evans. Erny Thomas and Emily Davies; Mrs. Harries and friends; quartette. E. J. Rees and friend0. The most enjoy- able d-'v wound up with God save the. King," and the :wclipI1M\ under a deep debt of gratitude to the Lord and Lady Mayoress of Cardiff for honour- ing the event with their presence, and Mso to the b^nitable Rector of Llangranog for having provided <;11" h a royal treat.

AMMANFORD DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MRS. D. W. JONES.—We have this week the painful duty of chronicling the death of Mrs. Anne Jones, wife of Mr. D. W. Jones, grocer, etc., High-street, Ammanford, which took place on Tuesday, the 5th inst., at the age of 63 years. Deceased, who had been ailing for some considerable time, was a native of Bettws, and was well-known and very highly esteemed in Amman- ford. She was a faithful member of St. David's Parish Church. Bettws. We extend our sympathy to the sorrowing husband and family in tneir be- reavement. On Saturday deceased's mortal remains were interred at St. David's Church Burial Ground, Bettws, the funeral being, attended by a large and representative gathering of sympathisers. The ser- vice was conducted by the Revs. J. W. Jones, B.A. (vicar), J. Williams, B.A. (curate), and W. Williams, B.A. (vicar of Cwmamman). Miss L. A. Griffiths, organist, played the "Dead March" in "Saul" at the close of the service. The chief mourners were: Mr. D. W. Jones (husband); Mrs. Lewis, Manchester (sister); Dr. and Mrs. Ramsay, Lcadhills (sister and brother-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. T. Price, Garnant (brother and sister-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. H. Price, Swansea (brother and sister-in-law); Mr. J. Price, Ammanford (brother); Mr. H. Griffiths, Maesy- bettws, Bettws (brother-in-law); Mrs. Jones, London House, Ammanford (sister-in-law); Mrs. Jones, Tiry. dail Cottage (aunt); Miss Griffiths. Macsybettws; Mr. and Mrs. Hill. Nantmaen; Mr. W. Jones, Miss Laura Jones, and Councillor D .G. Davies, London House (nephews and nieces); Mr. W. Jones, Canton, Llandilo; Mr. T. Jones, Garth; Mr. and Mrs. W. Rees, Pontardawe; Mr. Jones, Cwmcennen, and Mr. Jones, Gellygroes (cousin). Other relatives present were Mr. W. Herbert, Llwynon, Amman- ford; Mrs. Morgan. Lan Cottage, and Hr. and Mrs. H. Morgan, Saron. The following floral tributes were sent:—"In loving memory," from her sorrowing Husband; "In loving remembrance," from Brothers and Sisters; "Her sorrowing Sister and Brother-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Ramsay"; "From Brother-in-law, Nieces, and Nephews at Maesybettws and Nantmaen"; "With sympathy and loe from all at London House" "In loving memory, from Mrs. J. Aaron and family, Cardiff: and "With deep- est sympathy." from Nieces at Troedyraur. QUOlT. -The semi-trial match of the West Wales Quoiting Association was played at Pantyffynnon on Saturday, and a great deal of interest was taken in the event. The results were as follows :-Jio Bevan (Halfway) beat J. Dodd (Pontardulais) by 21 to 7; Basil Jones (Pantyffynnon) beat S. Lewis (Halfway) by 21 to 6; Sid Jones (Pantyffynnon) beat E. Wil- liams (Halfway) by 21 to 14; R. J. lJunday (Pontar- dulais) beat Ben Thomas (Halfway) by 21 to 14; Jim Isaac (Pantyffynnon) beat Jim Morris (Half- way,) by 21 to 13; D. Thomas (Pantyffynnon) beat W. Davies (Pantyffynnon) by 21 to 7. CIIICKET.-Aniniaiiford played Pontardulais at the latter place on Saturday and the game ended in a draw. ScoresAmmanford: O. Thomas, 4: Ike Evans. 4: vied Morris. 20; L. E. Holland, 3; J. .southern, 3; Luther Thomas, 3; W. T. Davies, 7; Preston, 0; D Price, 10; Lewis Thomas (not out), 4; P. Cooke, 3; extras, 4; total 65. Pontardulais: N. Jenkins 3; O. Walters, 13; D. Rees, 1; A. Jones. 4: E. Davies, 6; H. Rees (not out), 1: E. Reos (notrvout), 1; extras, 2: total (for 5 wickets), 31.

Mr. Tom Ingram. a well-known resident of Ca.stle Bromwich. Birmingham, died on Tuesday from the effects of a wasp sting received about a fertnight ago while cycling home. The insect got underneath his eye-glasses and stung him near the eye. Blood poisoning followed.

GENERAL HEWS OF THE WEEK FRIDAY. The King and Queen, with Princess Mary, on Thursday, visited the British Museum, where his Majasty opened the new King Edward the Seventh's Gallery. In tbe House of Lords, on Thursday, the Mid- wives (Scotland) Bill passed through Committee. In the Commons, Mr. Asquith said it. was the intention of the Government to lay proposals before the House on the subject of the House of Lords this Session The Budget proposals were further discussed. There is much uneasiness among Nationalists over the prospect of renewed conversations with a view to a settlement of the Irish problem, and Mr. Red- mond issued a disolaimer on the subject last Thurs- day night. Tne President of the Local Government Board has appointed a Departmental Committee to consider the industrial i and professional training of the blind. The President of the Local Government Board has appointed a Departmental Committee to' con- siaer the state of the law with regard to the pollu- ion of the air by smoke. The Upper House of York Convocation on Thurs- day adopted a resolution in favour of the principle of a living wage) SATURDAY. The King- and Queen, Queen Alexandra, the Prince of Wales, Princess Mary, and other mem- bers of the Royal Family were present at the memorial service for the Duke of Argyll on Friday in estminster Abbey. It was announced at the International Women'* Congress in Rome on Friday that Queen Marv had consented to become a patron of the Englif;h Coun- cil. riV1'0 IfIo",sc °,f Commons on Friday, the second Sumhv P?ll °f fntoxicating Liquors on "Ti, W,^3 rejected by a majority of 2° TTr P i meT, DuMin Correspondent says that nverW I disclilimer with reference to peace the NaT' °Ur f ? !?roblem ha» not satisfied Ho 0 Rule Bill will be passed into law, and that a» amending Dill will follow without delay. Mr. Balfour on Friday addressed the English Association on poetry, witn special reference to verse as a vehicle of controversy. The Board of Trade has decided to close about 30 Labour Exchanges, in small centres in Soum Wales and elsewhere. MONDAY. The King and Queen of Denmark arrived in London on Saturday, as the guests of King George and Queen Mary, and in the evening attended a State banquet at Buckingham Palace. Sunday afternoon they visited Windsor with the King and Queen. The annual dinner of the London Society of East Anglians was held on Saturday evening, when a message from the King was read by the chairman. The Times Parliamentary correspondent states that in all parties, except the Nationalists, a hopeful view continues to be taken on tho Irish situation and the possibility of renewed "conversations." A bomb explosion, believed to have been the work of suffragists, took place at Spurgeon's Taber- nacle yesterday afternoon. Little damage was done. TUESDAY. The King and Queen of Denmark were the guests at luncheon yesterday of the Danish Minister, when they received an address from Danish residents in London. In the evening their Majesties, with King Georgo and Queen Mary and other members of the Royal Family, attended a gala performance at Covent Garden. A petition from tho Unioilisti of Leinster, Mini- ster, and Connaught. emphasizing the danger of civil war in Ireland, and praying that the HUllJl Rule Bill may bo referred to the people, has been addressed to the King. Mme. Nordica, the famous singer, died at Batavi* on Sunday night. Mr. Horatio Bottomley, the editor of John Hull. and Mr. Elias, a director of the company which prints that paper, were oach fined Ð25 with 5 guineas costs at Bow street, yesterday for publishing a proposal for the sale of sweepstake tickets. The London building employers are receiving tl'^ support of the National Federation and there is possibility of a national lock-out being declared. The annual meetings of the Congregational Unioll of England and Wales were opened nt the Cit5 Temple yesterday. Princival Selbie in his presiden- tial address discussed the attitude of the Churches towards political and social questions. WEDNESDAY. Had the Home Rule Bill bcen in operation during the last financial year the deficit of the Imperial Government on Irish account would according to Treasurv memorandum, have amounted to £ 1.775,500. d Tho Unionists retain Grimsby with a decreased majority, the figures of yesterday's polling being af follows:A,lr. T. G. Tickler (U.), 8,471; Mr. A. Bannister <L.), 8,193; majority, 273. Captain E. V. Anderson and a mechanic named Carter were killed at Aldershot yesterday owing t° their aeroplane ooming into collision in the air with another machine piloted by Lieutenant C. W. Wh-=c' Horkomer's portrait of the Duke of Wellington 111 the Royal Academy was mutilated yesterday by 9 woman suffragist. The Times" publishes an account ct the nation of the old records relating to the Black Prmc* lately discovered in a private library in London.

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