The Cambrian

AT EIN GOHEBWYR. 1fi wruir sylw o unrhyw ohebiaeth a fyddo wedi M hysgrfenu ar ddwy ochr i'r ddalen, ac na ftddo wedi ei harwyddo ag enw pftodot y goheb- ydd—nid o angenrheidrwydd er mwyn ei gyhoeddi 9t yn hytrach y dynunir defnyddio ffugenw. Cyfeirier pob gohebiaeth Gymreig EDITOR," "The Cambrian," Swansea.

-0 AT EIN GOHEBWYR. T. J. E.- Diolch am "Y Cymro Llenyddol." Gwnawn sylw arno yn ein nesaf. m Brython.—Gyda golwg ar "Sonvenir" Gwledd Dewi Sant y soniwyd am dano dro yn ol, y paae'r pamphledyn yn awr yn barod, yn nghyd ag attod- tad iddo, yn cynwys crynodeb o weithrediadau Cymdeithas Gymieig Abertawe am y tymhor. Rhoddir copi o hono yn rhad i bob aelod o'r Gym- deithas, ae i ereill am dair ceiniog y cop i. I

♦ CYMDEITHAS GYMREIG ABER- TAWE. Daeth y Gymdeithas hon a'i thymhor cyntaf i ben nos Wener diweddaf, drwy gyual ei chyfarfod blynyddol yn y Sefyaliad Breiuiol. Daeth rhyw ugaiu o'r aelodau yn nghyd, ac etholwyd yr un personau i fod liywydu, trysorydd, ac ysgrifen- ydd am flwyddyn arall eto, set y Mri. Lleufer Thomas, Wm. James, a Morgan Tamplin. O'r pamp aelod o'r Cynenor aymddiswyddent yn ol y gyfraitn a'r goelbren," etholwyd eto y Parch. John Davys Thomas, a Mr. T. M. Evans, M.A., .'r tri eretll oeddynt y Mri. Trevor Owen, M.A.; Wm. Davies (iretorria), a H. E. H. James (y Llyfrgeilydd Oynueig). Pasiwyd penderfynind, Jaefyd, yu unfrydoi, yn cymeiadwyo Mesur y Cyughor Trefoi mur belled ag y gwneir parotca.d ynddo ar gyter pabeli gyfleus, o faintioli defnydd- loi, yn y Victoria Park.

EGLWYSI RHYDDION CYMREIG ABERTAWE A'R CYLOH. Ar gais Cynghor yr Eglwysi Rhyddion Cym" reig yn Abertawe a r cylon, mae Mr. D. Lloyd George, A.S., wedi add<tW bocl yn bresenol yn y oyfarlod a gynelir ar y 25ain o'r ruia hwn, ac i'w anerch ar bwne pwysig y Mesur Addysg. Pen- dertynwyd peidio gw<*noad Mr. Wm. Jones, A.S., ar nyn o oryo gan tod yr aelod dros Gaernarfon wedi uydsymo, ond aeailwn y gwanodoir y tri aelod ileol- Cymerir y gadair gan iywyad y Cyugbor Cymreig, set y Fafuh. W. E. Prydderoh. Cawn ar ddeaii tod pob ymgais wedi cael ei wneyd gan weimdog y Crug-gia.8 i gael y oytarfod yn gwbi Oymieig, ond meiiiiant tu el ran. Cyd- ayniwn a Mr. (irttlicns yn uoiloi y ayiaaaiCymry Abertawe alia gwneyal pethttu yn ell hiaitn eu hunain." Dengys hyn pa taint o waith sydd yn aros i'w wueya VIloU y CJyuideitnas Gymreig. Gotynir, hetyd, "Pauam na cnymer y Gymdeithas Gymreig unwau y lieoedd o gAmpasi tyuy megya Glanuwr yn lie Landore, iretornd yn lie Morris- ton," &c- ?

PONTARDULAIS [By "THE DRUID."] On Saturday evening at the Board Schools, the annual meeting of the Parish Council of Llandilo- Talybont was held, the chairman, Mr. Thomas Davies, presiding. The following councillors were also present: Messrs. T. Davies (Penyrheol). Albert Williams, Thomas Thomas, David Francis, David Thomas, Thomas Jenkins, Rbys Pcinry, Alfred Thomas, David Lewis, John Griffiths, Mathew Griffiths, District Councillor Tom George, the Clerk (Mr. J Roberts), and the Assistant Overseer (Mr. John White —The minutes of the last meetings were read and con- firmed.-The Sub-Registrar for the district made a statement with regard to the proposed claim of the Parish Council to have him visit Pontardulais twice weekly.-Mr. Williams, having given it as his opinion that one visit weekly would AMPLY meet the demands of the place, the Council deemed the explanation satisfactory, and the matter dropped. 'la Mr. Thomas Thomas propose 1, and Mr. David Francis seconded, that a halt pen UY rate be made upon the overseers for the half-year ending September 25th, 1902. Messrs. George Evans, Box Farm, and John Griffiths, Gorseiuon, were nominated as overseers in place of the retiri; g officials. It is a sad tact that since his elee,ioll, the last-mentioned gentleman has met with a painfully sudden death, and I am sure the whole parish is in keen and sincere sympathy with his bereaved children. The following gentlemen were nominaled as a deputation to see Mr. John M. Davies, Sir Marteine Lloyd's agent, with regard to the site for the proposed public cemetery for the parish Messrs. Thos. Davies, chairman, Alfred Thomas, and J. Roberts, the olerk. The petition for another distiict coun- cillor to represent the parish will also be for- warded to the authorities in due course. It 1" alleged that the present representation is inade- quate, taking into consideration the rateable value of the parish. A cheque for £ 15 waS signed to Mr. John White, Caecerrig. tor making and collecting the spedal saiiitary rate. Mr. David Lewis proposed and Mr. Mathew Griffiths seconded that the Llanedy Parish Council be asked to pay for the use of TI E Llandilo-Talybont Fire Engine, and also to make good any damage done to it or its accessories. it was also decided to ask ten or twelve youag MEN to attend the next meeting of the Council (WHICH will be held on Friday evening, May 2nd) with view to making certain new arrangements with regard to the fire brigade. A bill from MR- David Davies and others who had assisted to extinguish the recent fire at Hendy was laid 011 the table. The local arrangements for the coronation festivities will be discussed at the next meeting of the Council. Next Saturday evening also the adjourned parish meeting will be held when the momentous "Light" question will again occupy the thoughts of the ratepayers. IT is probable that tho adoption of the Act, within the prescribed area, will on Saturday evening become an accomplished tact. But it !1a:i been a long lime coming On Friday afternoon a fire, which might have been attended with very disastrous consequences, broke out at Wernbwll. Hendy. A thatched cot- tage, in the occupation of Mr. John Davies. collier, and owned by Sir William Clayton, was completely gutted, ttiough most of the furniture was fortunately saved. The fire originated with the falling of burning sparks from an adjacent chimney on the roof. The cottage was a de- tached building, but in very close proximity to it are two or three substantial dwelling-houses, AND bad a high wind been blowing at the time, the fire might have caused very serious havoc. THE Llandilo-Taly bont fire engine was manipulated with great advantage at the ssene of the fire, AND amongst those who worked hard in extinguishing the conflagration were Messrs. David Davie" (builder), John Davies, J. H. Rees, J. T. Jones, William Jones, T. Killa and others. P.S. J- Lewis and P.C. Saer were also present. Two well-known and respected inhabitants f V'passec* away during the week, in the persons or Mrs Job Edwards, Cross-street, and Mr- James Thorne, Oakfie.d-street. Mrs. Edwards had borne much and long affliction, but through- out her illness she ba,t displayed great Christian fortitude. The genial face and beaming smile of Mr. Tborne will be very generally missed in the place. Of a jovial disposition and thoroughly good-natured, he made himself a favourite wherever he went. He, too, bore a severe ail- ment. With both sorrowing families keen sympathy is felt and expressed. On Monday evening at Hermon (C.M.) vestry, the Rev. Morris Morgan, the well-known temper- ance advocate of Swansea, delivered a lecture entitled "The Million Pledges." Tberewa-s but a moderate attendance, and in the absence of the the Rev. R. W. Davies, Calfaria, the chair WetS occupied by the Rev. W. Pearce, Pontardulais. I On Tuesdav next the great annual fair will be held there. A feature in connection with it will be the holding of an entire hurbe show, of which Mr. David George Davies, Black Horse Hotel, is secretary.

RAILWAY RETURNS. RHONDDA A SWANSEA BAY RAILWAY. The following are the trptfue returns for the weeV A',ril I3. compared with the corres- ponding Week ju lwl 190-2. 19Ql> No. of Miles open 30 30* Ftiftteiigerg (Local) r.SS r,7g wools A liinera's 1,311) 947 Total for the Week 'IW l.f>23 •> 15 Weeks '20,108 22,945 Decrease this week. £ 16. Increase 15 weeks. £ '163. Decrease this week. £16. Increase 15 weeks. £!.168. Great Western Railway, an increase of £ 10,230; AGGREGATE iN{51.EASE< 15 £ 105,140. London and North-Western Railway, an in- crease of £ 26,000, aggregate increase for 15 weeks, £ 52.000. .Harry Railway, an increase Qf £ 3 072: .Harry Railway, an increase of £3,072; increase, 15 weeks. £ 14.507 (including receipts of ^Glamorgan Raiiwuv). LAFT Vale Railway, an increase of £3,925; igsregate decrease, 15 weeks, .-£312. Brecon and Merthyr RAILWAY, an increase of £22: aggregate increase for 15 weeks, JE312.

EAST CARMARTHEN. LLANDOVERY. LBT OUR OWN COBRBaPONDBNT.1 TOWN COUNCIL. This Council held its monthly meeting on S;?ESDAY under the presidency of the Mayor (Councillor D. T. M. Jones, Nanty- hogfan.) There were also present: Aldermen Thos. Watkins, Tycerrig; C. P. Lewis, Llan- dingat; and D .Saunders Thomas, Belmont; Councillors Thos. Phillips, Picton Villa (ex- Mayor); J. R. James, Springfield Cottage; Thos. Roberts .Jubilee Crown STOICS; John Evans. Old Change; John Rees, Gloucester House; T. Gwenlais Daviee; H. Havard, Northampton House; W. Rees, Forest House; E. Milner Jones, Velindre; Richard 1 NOMAS, Mafeking Villa; and Daniel Jones, Rhosybedw; and the Town Clerk (Mr. John lhomas, and other officials. _^PP0INTMENT of Borough Engineer. Ihere were two applicants for the position of Borough Engineer (vacant through the resignation of Mr. Hy. Lewis), namely, Mr. Geo. Morton, Erskine House, and Mr. Dan Evans, Mothvey. The latter produced four CAPITAL testimonials from Mr. Owen Price, Nantyrharn; Mr. David Isaac, Surveyor, reeon; Mr. Lewis Lewis, Senny Bridge; and Mr. Pritchard^ Devynoek* who testified that for eleven years Mr. Evans had served in ? SIMILAR capacity at Devynock and Senny Bndge, and carried out the work most satis- iactorily. On the proposition of Mr. Thos. Watkins, seconded by Mr. C. P. Lewis, Mr. Evans ^as Unanimously appointed on the same terms as were offered to his predecessor. Mr. Evans consented to sign the agreement. The Fairfield Question.—Important Dis- cussion. The Mayor read the correspondence passed relative to the fair question. One letter was from Mr. H. Alfred Thomas, the local agent for the representatives of the late Mr. Lloyd Jones, asking for tuller information as to the scheme the Corporation intended carry- mg out. The other was from Mr. Dudley Drummond the agent to Earl Cawdor, who stated that his Lordship was prepared to grant a lease of the Castle yard for the pur- pose of holding fairs for a term of 40 years, at an annual rental of JB12. the Corporation to have use of the yard four days each month, and to grant access to the tenant at all times. Council were also asked to have the boundary walls built to a proper height, P|ans and specifications to be submitted to hiS Lordship, as well as to the Board of Agriculture for approval. a ^scussi°nj Mr- T. Roberts stated that with reference tto the estimate of Mr. Jen- kins, the architect, for the present field, he had provided for many unnecessary items, one of which was the proposed entrance from Thomas. Thomas' Bridge. J. R. James remarked that the esti- mate practicaIJv covered the whole field., whereas half thereof would suffice. Answering Mr. D. S. Thomas, the late caretaker (Mr. Harries) said that 620 beats eivfred the fair field in October, 1901. Mr. Thos. Watkins thought that an ex- ceptional case, for in October, 1?00, only 547 beasts came to the fair. He did not suppose at there would be on any occasion more than 600. The large number on the occasion referred to was due chiefly to Mr. Rees, of Talgarth, bringing 60 beasts to the field, and penning them temporarily there. Ordinarily 15 heads were brought by Mr. Rees. REEG. -^tr. C. P. Lewis considered that they must ,/lVe a thought for the future as well as the present. He did not think that this was a question which could really be settled that day- He suggested that they send specifi- cations to the Board of Agriculture, and not bind themselves to anything at present. X'he Mayor: The time is too short to do that. Mr. Thos. Watkins considered they ought tO feel thankful, indeed, to Lord Cawdor, Drummond, the local agent (Mr. Thomas, j^o'tallt), and to the tenant, Mr. Henry Wil- ^arns, for their kindness iu placing the Y*stie yard at their disposal. He mentioned tile tenant's name because it was one oi the tc characteristics of the Edwinsford family, as well as that of Lord Cawdor, not to take steps in such a direction without eonsultting « ^euant- He moved that they accept the offer of Earl Cawdor, so that the fairs might held in the yard as in former years, 'ihe Rimers had been complaining against the Corportiona for taking the fairs to the pre- MQt field. xxad the farmers known all, they would not blame the Corporation, tor the Council could not help themselves, It was a veritable "Hobson's choice." He was sorry tjp see that they, as a body, did not exert themselves when they had an opportunity in respect to the yard at a later stuge. Mr. Aid. to his credit, be it said, aid so, and it ^ey had then backed Mr. Lewis up, they would not be in this present dilemma, He (the speaker) had told them that day month j-hat tne yard was available. He was then it was nonsense to say such a thing, lie now left them to judge who was right and who was wrong. He could tell them many things the farmers had told him, but it was sufficient to state that 2Vof their number had already signified their willingness to send teams to carry any materials that Inight be required to put the yard in a state to answer the requirements of the Board of Agriculture. Lord Cawdor had come for. ward nobly. He was one of the best land- ords in the world. A lease from him was really not required, h¡ig Lordship's word wou|d suffice. He felt he was fighting a glorious cause, and he trusted one of the Council would second his motion. I, "Ir. Thos. Phillips, in seconding, depre- cated any display of feeling in the matter, and asked the Council to approach it with a naked light. Which place would suit the °*'1i and country best? The Board of Agri* culture had specifically laid down their re- crements, and the Corporation must meet such requirements. The present field was ottered to the Council on a lease for. 21 years and the yard for a P°n°d of 40 years. A lease from ai'l Cawdor was like a freehold and, besides, here Was a difference of 19 years between the. respecti ve terms. Before putting either Project into force a sum of money must be expended, and would the Local Government oai'd sanction the borrowing of any sum of rnoucy upon such a limited security as 21 years? He felt convinced they would not. On the other hand, they had an offer of a 40 lease and, no doubt, if they were to An 8 Lordship this would be extended to yfLars' aSreed with Aid. Watkins that in these matters they should consult the 8 °f the farmers, who were the mainstay ofmarkets. Mr. D. S. Thomas asked for an explanation Oil one or two points with respect to the yard. fi 0 a8ent given any instructions with }? 'ei*ce to tho Council's relationship to THE TENNNF? The Mayor: The present tenant is to have the use of the yard when not used by the Corporation. R; D. S. Thomas: Will lie use the spot paved? Th« Mayor: Yes. Mr. C. P. Lewis, iu supporting the motion, W to his honest opinion from the start. ■F 6 |I°UGHT the yard a little bit too small JOI THE future, but referring to a letter he HAD RECEIVED from Mr. Drummond two years ag°> HE (Mr. Drummond) therein expressed his WIHIUGNEGS to lease the Castle yard and nioat. He did not wish for the Council to be bound down and then find in future years F A P*ACE WAS T°° SMAH, anu the Board OT AGRICULTURE turning them out. He sug- ges ED that they ask Mr. Drummond that if they found the yard getting too small, would he extent the lease to the other part of the yard. THE Mayor remarked that this was one of the MOST important questions that had come BE ORE them for many years. The reason the P;FE?6LLT dilemma had arisen with the Board /W'ICNLTURE was because they had allowed E ON both sides of. the field at one fair, F ENATTER been brought to the notice 0 AT authority by the sub-inspectors, namely the police. no had considered the matter CArefully. ne not only represented !,IE /PAJ'ERS, but also a familv who paid amount in tho borough. He had come to TLW EONCI1]SION TL);|T THE CAST]E YARD w\r- T°iea,)estan.dbest-. /W JAMESJ IN moving an AMENDM^11^- said that FIRST OF A]1 !L(> COUSIDERED THAT they shou](] A-PPROACH THE representatives of the Inte 1. L OYD Jones to FIND out whether they WF'° ROARED to sell tho PRESENT market S QUITE agreed that it was necessary that a good feeling should exist between the Corporation and the farmers, but they had also to consider their own interests as a borough. He also agreed with the tribute paid to Earl Cawdor;, whom he considered one of the best and most excellent landlords in the land. That was shown in the letter just read to the Council. The terms of that letter placed the question beyond the bounds of dispute so far as the Casttle yard was con- cerned. It showed that this was to be a dual tenancy. Earl Cawdor looked after the in- terests of his tenant; that was the first and foremost question,, and they as a Corporation only took a second place. What were the terms on which the Castle yard was offered to them? The first right was given to the present tenant, who was to have access before any farmers, to his, granaries, his pigstyes, to take cattle into the yard, as well as gam- boes and implements, no matter what incon- venience the farmers would be put to thereby. Would the Council take the yard on such terms? If they did, it would hamper them very much. He considered that the terms placed the site beyond the realms of discus- sion. Dealing with the question of cost and ? I\RO' HE P°INTED °UT that a 40 YEAT? lease at £ 12, would amount to £ 480, and with other expenses would reach something like £ 1,000. That sum was a large one;, and he pointed °I A ,THEY were the trustees for the future ? the borough. At the expiration of the lease there might be. a change of landlords, or a sale take place, and they might find themselves in the position of transferring the ground back to the landlord. He had every confidence that the common sense of the Council would not tie them down to conditions of that kind. In giving an estimate as to the present field, he did not believe that Mr. Jenkins, the architect, had any data to go upon. Half of the field had proved large enough to hold the fairs, when held alternatively on either side, and' there- fore in considering the cost with respect to the field, this would bring the estimate down to one-half. Other matters were included in the estimate which were not required. One was the proposed entrance by Thos. Thomas' Bridge, estimated to cost about £32; an- other was the refreshment shed, put down as B50. He did not think that was at all neces- sary, unless for tliirsty mortals or licensed victuallers. The drainage and other matters could also be reduced to one-half. ( The Mayor: There is very little difference between either site as regards cost. Mr. J. R. James: But the estimate as laid out is rather misleading to the public. The rental of the present field as far as Mrs. Lloyd Jones was concerned was £ 7 a year, whereas £ 12 was asked for the yard. Mr. T. Watkins: .Ell altogether. Mr. J. R. James: That includes Mrs. Haz- zelly's piece. We can do very well without that. He held that the present fair field was the best for the future of the town, and before about J61,000 an endeavour should be made the Council decided upon an expenditure of to purchase the present fair field. Mr. E. Milner Jones, seconded, and endorsed Mr. James' observations. Mr. Richard Thomas supported going in for the Castle yard for fairs, and retaining the present field as a place for excursionists and visitors in the summer. They could also get tolls by settingng it out for grazing, and placing of vans, etc. Mr. W. Rees also supported the motion. Aid. Watkins having made a reply, a divi- sion was taken with the following result:- For the motion: The Mayor, Messrs. John Rees, T. Gwenlais Davies,, T. Phillips, H. Havard, Dl. Jones,C. P. Lewis, W. Rees R. Thomas, and T. Watkins. (10.) For the amendment: Messrs. D. Saunders Thomas, E. Milner Jones, J. R. James, T. Roberts, and J. Evans. (5.) The motion was consequently declared car- ried. PETTY SESSIONS. These fortnightly Sessions were held at the Town Hull on Friday last, the magistrates present being Mr. John Jones, Penyrock (in the chair) Mr. John Williams, Tirypentre and Mr. James Rees, Talgarth. A Troublesome Customer. P.C. Roblin charged Harry Stamp, a well- kt.own character, with being drunk and disorderly, and refusing to quit the Wheat Sheaf Inn, LLindovery, on the 24ih ult. Defendant, who stated t h:.¡ t be only received the summons two class ago at Swansea, admitted the offence. The Constable having proved the case, P.S. Williams, in answer to the Bench, said that the defendant was last brought up at Llaudovery, on tlte 15th September, 1899, when he was fined 20s. Defendant now appeared very penitent and plt-aded.for mercy, promising to make amends in the future. A fine of lls. 6d., including costs, wa*- iisfiicted. With a bow, and God blt'ss you, sir," Harry left the court. A Dangerous Practice Punished. Alfred George Fisher, of Glangwydderig Factory; Thomas Robinson, King's Head; Sid- ney Adams, Red Lion and Fred Major, High- street, were respectively charged with throwing stones in College-terrace, Llandovery, to the danger of the public. Fisher denied the charge the other defendants pleaded "guilty."—Thomas Griffiths, timber merchant, residing in the terrace stated that about 8.45 p.m., on the NI^HT of TH J 17th ult whil-T talking to Mr. ThomAS the stationmaster, he heard a disturbance and knock- ing in the street, and directly afterwards saw four boys running- by him. He suspected one of them to be fisher. He proceeded WITH Fisher to town to see Sergt. Williams. Another boy then came up aud admitted being one of the quartette and expressed regiet f..r throwing stones. The next day he infotnwd the police.—P.S. Williams stated thttt on the 18th ult. he went to Glangwy- daerjg Factory in company with P.C. Roblin, and saw Fisher. He admi T«D being in the company of the other defendants, but said he only throw stones at the notice boards in the terrase. Defendant's statement was taken down in writing and signed by him.-P.C. Roblin corroborated.—Defendants were each mulcted in tne sum of 6d. and costs.—The chairman gave them sound advice to desist from such a dangerom practice in the future. A Mill Miuus a Weighing Instrument. Inspector John Jones, of Llanelly, summoned George Evans, Abercrychan Mill, near Llan- dovery, miller, with not providing a weighing instrument lor the u.-e of the trade at the mill on the 19th ult. Defendant stated that he neither sold or bought anything by weight for the mill, and thereto! e thought a machine was unnecessary. The complainant stated that be had cautioned the defendant's mother and sister on two prior occasions, when they pleaded poverty in conse- quence of 11. law suit. A fine of 2a. 6d. and costs was imposed, and the defendant was advised to purchase a machine without delay. An Unlicensed Fisherman and his lie. George Dlytfce was charged by Superintendent James Evans with fishing in the River Towy on the 15th nit. wichout a license. The boy appeared and in tears remarked Yes, sir, I am euilty. I also plead guilty to telling a lie to Sergeant Williams." The sergeant, however, to bi-i credit, here informed the Bench that the lie had nothing to do with the present case. The chairman remarked that he was pleased to Be-e the defendant so very penitent. Fishing without a. license was bad enough, but tellina- a lie was much woi-se. Walters, a water bailiff under the Fishery BOARD, residing at Cilycwm, proved the charge. Defendant was leniently let off on payment of 12", amount of co-ts incurred in the case. Rate Defaulters. „ I Ten persons were summoned for NONPAYMENT ot poor rates. and orders made in each instance tor payment within a week, Temporary Transfer. „ The temporary transfer of the Hc??se tne Ne na'id Arms," Cilyowm, fro™ Mr. Uamel Williams to Mr. Lewis Roderick was granted without any opposition on the part of the police. WEDDING AT CILYCWM. On Wedn'sdav. the marriage of Mr. WILLIE AS'-SFC.TSRISSS ^L £ »'ROK" £ with white hat trimm«dwithcream satin lace and 'ins, was given away by her father. Miss Pollv Morgan (sister as bridesmaid, and Mr. E E. Williams, of the Post Office, Cily- cwm (cousin of the was the best man. The happy couple were greeted with the usual sho "era of rice and confetti on emerging from the church. The wedding breakfast was partaken of at Derw £ 0 future abode of tho bride and bridegroom. Numerous and costly presents have been received. DEATH AND FUNERAL. The funeral of Mrs. Davies the wife of Mr. Thomas Davies, of Stone^SSt enjne dirver, took place on Tuesday, amidst great sorrow, the vlace of sepulchre being the Ebenezer Baptist Chapel be rial ground. The Rev. H. Ivor Janies (pastor) omciated. TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT. A Ult st successful t«» and entertainment was held ou Thursday last, at the vestry of the Memorial Chapel in connection with the Yonng Peoples Gniid." The mu-ieal prtgramme wa", interesting und attractive, anil afforded consider- able enjoyment.

LLANDILO LBy OUR OWN CORRESPONDUNT.] CHORAL SOCIETY'S CONCERT. PEFORMANCE OF MENDELSSOHN'S "ELIJAH." T R'-SDAY, IN L<A*T week, the cert S TB? VRAF T'? GAVE ITS NI"TH con- ceit <IT the Victoria Jubilee Drill Hall, when Mendelssohn S "Elijah" was given If at a comparatively recent date ANY MUK<*L B°/CL EN°UGL1 TO P™PH^ tndt in 1902 this great work would be per- formed at Llandilo with a thoroughly effi- cient choir, an excellent orchestra and pro- fessional soloists, he would, in all probability, by common consent, be characterised as a "dreamer of dreams," but all this is now an accomplished fact- "Something attempted, something done And, moreover, done in a manner that re fleets the highest possible credit upon all concerned in the performance of such' a beautiful oratorio. Verily, all lovers of music in its highest and best forms in Llan- dilo and district are under a deep debt of gratitude, and should accord to the society substantial and liberal support. The prevailing idea in the "Elijah." as well as in its predecessor, "St. Paul," seems to be the triumph of truth over falsehood and the whole work is intensely dramatie. The first part opens with the prophesy of the long drought pronounced by Elijah. TBIS is fol'owecl by thp wailing strains of the overture, which leads up to the despairing cry of the people in the chorus, "Help" Lord." Then came a series of soul stirring scenes, such as the raising of the widow',S son, the memoraoie sacrifice on Mount Car- MEL, and the discomfiture of the prophets of Baal, and th? coming of the welcome rain in answer to the prophet's praver. This part is concluded by the th rilling chorus, "Thanks be to God." 'FHE ST??TON<1 PART is opened with the soprano RN.NFN.F^' YE ISRAEL" "L HE that "Pe NNT6 f' FR^'OWED by the triumphant, wfth THEA/.RAKV THEN M E C0111E TO TARFTECTE?S^ZEBE1' ;,LLD HER perse- vv ere lie FN FLLGHT TO THE wildefness, of I'm "htl ^fSed the awful revelations of the Loivl in "TBP N, THE "anifestation ot the 1,01 d in The still, small voice." Then comes his return to his people, and his being taken up to Heaven in a chariot of fire After WARNS follows what may be termed, the pr- oration. and the whole work comes to a close with the glorious Chorus, "And then shall your light break forth." The musical treat- ment oi these incidents required a master's hand, such as Mendelssohn's, and it naturally follows that the "Elijah" is a work that makes great demands on the resources of its performers. The special artistes engaged for the occa- sion were: Soprano, Miss Ethel Wood; con- tralto, Miss Lizzie Davies, R.A.M.; tenor P R' ^"TLI Hughes; bass, Mr. Meurig James', K.A.M. The orchestra, which was under the leadership of Mr. W. F. Hulley, Swansea, was composed of the following gentlemen: First violins, Mr. W. F. Hulley, Col. Lloyd- Harries, and Mr. Stuart Thompson; second viohns, Mr. W. N. Hoare, Mr. Reg. Hulley and Mr. Frank Morrell; violas, Mr. A. Web- ster and Mr. Troutbeck; violin 'cellos, Mr. M. Goudman and Col. Close; bass, Mr W A. Smith; flute, Mr. G. W. Horn; clarionet, Mr. F. G. Plummer; oboe, Mr. J. Finlan; cornet, Mr. R. T. Hawkes; trombone, Mr. W. H. Hanney; timpani, Mr. W .H. Hallet; organ, Mr. J. Harries Thomas. The perform- ance of "Elijah" is the most ambitious task the society ha« undertaken since it was founded in 1894, and we are glad to be able to state that the manner in which it was per- formed amply justified its selection for this- the ninth concert. The artistes and orches- tra engaged shows that nothing was spared to make the performance a success, and we congratulate the committee (the Hon. Gladys Bice Mass Lewis, Capel Issa; and Lieut- Col. Lloyd-Harries) as well as the veteran and renowned conductor, Mr. R. C. Jenkins, Llanelly, and the members of the choral society upon the distinct success which they achieved on this memorable occasion. From the opening bars to the end of the work the attention paid by IUB crowded a-udienee- which contained the elite of the town and neighbourhood-show the appreciation with which the performance was followed and re- ceived by them. The singing of Miss Ethel Wood was magnificent. Her rendering of near, ye Israel" being most powerful and dramatic, as also was her rendering of "Help MEF'I "V,LN W GOD-" AND Again in the duet »UH Mr. Meurig James, "Give me my son was she heard to fine advantage. Mr. Meurig James fully justified the excellent reputation which he already bears, his fine and powerful V°-IUE SPIENDID articulation in the duet with Miss Wood just mentioned fully justi- fying our assertion. For his rendering of "I not His word like fire?" he was encored. The task allotted to Mr. James during the even- ing and the admirable manner in which it was carried out showed that, as a singer, he holds a high position. Mr. Seth Hughes- like Miss Woods and Mr. James-is no stran- ger to a Llandilo audience; the manner in which he acquitted himself last year in "The Bride of Dunkerron" fully justified his selec- tion again this year, and right well did he eucceed. His rendering of "if with all your hearts," and "Then shall the righteous shine," being excellent in all respects. We believe that this is the first occasion for Miss Lizzie Davies to appear before a Llandilo audience, but we don't think it will be the last. She is possessed of a very sweet and powerful voice, which she uses with excellent effect. Her rendering of the recitative "Arise, Elijah" and "0 rest in the Lord" being most expressive, and creating a most favourable impression. The quartete "Q come everyone that thirsteth," by Miss WOOd Miss Davies, Mr. Meurig James and Mr. Seth Hughes was loudly encored. The audience would take no denial, so it was repeated and was greatly appreciated. The double quartette "He shall give HIS Angels charge" was very sweetly rendered, the above-men- tioned artistes being accompanied AFIAV Lily Parry, Miss S. J. Griffiths, Mr. D O Jones, and Mr. Lloyd (Ammanford)' all of whom .eqmttedi„ MOS{' choruses equally "Be not Afraid," "Thanks bE to GOD » AND chorus, "And then shall VON'R H excellent,, and showing 'N V which it had received F, S TRAIA}N« tor We NNL.U 7 LTA ABIE conduc- per'formance evervhod^3" Say in sion AND R5 body rose to the occa- cern'ed for TH^ W C°"GRA1TULATE AII CON" '» LT:'PRTFR1 WLUCH WERE FLOREB CHAPEL ENTERTAINMENT. ERA^ WEDNESDAY evening in last week, a lit- 1W UANTD COMPEtitive meeting was held at T, REB Independent Chapel, in this town, Theadjudicators were as follow: Music Mr. Robert Thomas, G.T.S.C., and the miscellan- eous subjects, the Rev. T. E. Nicholas (pas- tor). Miss Bessie Edwards acted a accom- panist, whilst Mr. D. Morgan,, schoolmaster, fulfilled the duties of chairman. The secre- tarial duties were carried out bv Mr. W. R. Jones, Myrddin House. The whole proceed- ings passed off very successfully. BAPTIST GUILD SOCIAL. /J¥°NDAY THE Ebenezer Baptist Guild held its last meeting for the present session in the form of a "social" a.t fhe chapel vestry. The proceedings commenced with a tea, which was served from 3 o'clock in the afternoon till 6 p.m., followed by a misce]. laneous entertainment. The tea tables were presided over by Miss Hannah Griffiths, IfBtr-road; Miss Annie Richards, Wellfield- terrace; Miss Kate Davies, Gadlys Villa; and Miss Myfanwy Thomas. Cartref ClYal assisted by Miss Mary Jones, Black Ox; Miss James", Towy View; and Miss Kate Jones, Railway-terrace. Mrs. Edwards, Ebenezer- street; Mrs. Rachel Davies, Towy-terrace; Mrs. Thomas, Cartref Clyd; and Mrs. Mor- gan, John's Villa, also assisted in._ the tea arrangements.„ As usual, tables WERE nicely decorated with flowers, etc. A large number attended and, evidently, enjoyed, themselves; and ho ,RO'L^:ERL, F?R great variety of good things on ..he tables were such AS wonld give HATISFACTLON TO TN? MOST fas- tidious. The entertainment, which took place in the evening, was presided over by TIONERFRESLDENT (MR" CLLARLES JENKINS, sta- The following was the programme ren- dered:-Short address, by the Chairman; ^KWK11! °YNLLUI1 G°REU I DDWYN yr ysgol Sabbothol YN mlaen," Mr. Jacob Lewis; flute solo, Mr Stuart Bowen; recitation, "Do thy little," Master Willie Perks Morris: song, MISS Mary Jones; recitation, "The ,MAST" PAN Ivor Davies; song.. Paid a M gadael i," -Miss Winnie Bowen- recitation, Cyfieithiad y Beibl," Mrs. Rachel Davies; gramaphone selections, Mr. John Thomas; recitation, Mr. John James Davies U°AILI IR I'RE Misses Elizabeth and Maudie Williams; recitation, "The Robin," Master Roy Jones; dialogue, Mr. John lysgolwr, MI J. T. Rogers; clarionette duett, Messrs. D. T. and W. J. Williams- recitation, Mae Ilawer o Fwytawyr iawn," Miss M. Morgan; penillion sinking, Mr. Thos. Price Thomas (encored and repeated)- re- citation, Mr John Thomas; flute solo, Mas- ter Stuart Boweu; recitation, "Boxer y Ceffyl Blaen," Mr. Dd. Davies (encored and recited "Y Tren); song, Miss Maudie Wil- liams; gramaphone selections, Mr. John. Thomas; song, "Cymru Fydd, Mr. D J Rees; song, "Chwyfio'r Cadach GWYn," Misa Gladys Thomas; finale, "Hen Wlad fy Nha. dan" (Mr. D. J. Rees rendering the solo) On behalf of the Guild committee,, the Chairman passed a vote of thanks to all who had taken an active part in connection with the Guild during the session just ter- minating. Others who took part in the en- tertainment were the Rev. D. James, Walk ula; Mr. Henry W. Jones, Sartor House: "P1- AFR Griffiths, Glanydyffryn; Mr. Sidney Price- Morris, Church-street, etc. We must T ,.OR?ET to acknowledge our indebtedness LE following ladies and gentlemen for a si RJLN0US-GILTS TOWARDS making the social Mrs RR^FFIU?2-' AIRS. Griffiths, Cilcennen; Jones S Glanydyffryn; Mr. Hy. W. Towv-terr ?/)USE; MRS- RACHEL Davies, Miss KaH B°T^ ^RGAN., John's Villa; UAH GRIFFITHS™^ "J VIUA; Miss Han- Jones Lafim New-road; Miss Beatrice terrace M?ARRAD' MRS- Edwards, Railway- RASRMRFAAARRET WEUFI^- Thomas and Misses Mrs. James Walk VI 11 Clyd; Glandwr; MR Morlan DAVI^' Mr. Alfred Maine, IRILKE^VTL' Morris, Church-street; ffr JS'I Wellfield-terrace,. Mrs. MLS P?' Crown; Miss Jones and Miss R»TV^SE M3 View; Miss Williams, Glanydyfe6' Williams, Rutland House, Mrs. T>T^; Ox; and others. -TFIAOLC

— LLANFYNYDD. ANNUAL RACES. The above annual affair was held last week and was well patronised, the entries in the show being numerous, and the comnetition indeed exoelient. Tne committee and other officials are to be congratulated for the pains thev have taken to make the event a success ThJ results were as follows — Irotting match for horses, distance, one mil# and a haU —1, Dr. Morris, "Dolly"; 2, Mr! Thomas "Yr Hen Ge du." Irotting match for horses not more than 3 Ve^gwm J°neS' "J3esa" 5 2. Open trottiug match for horses not exceeding GiW"'8p n • ^DDeS tGlanyrynys), "Happy r\ 'a1 ftvies (Pentremenrig). Open flat race for horses, distance, one mile and a halt.—1, Dr. Morris, Sit Joseph" 2, Davies (Llangathen), "Lady Snowdoa." Open hurdle race, distance, 2 miles 1 Dr SS^Jf ,OSEPH"I «• *>•««.' "W foot race 440 yards, 1, Solomon Evans, Capei lattao; 2, Thomaa Harries Local toot race, 440 yards.-l, David Thomas, BaUy-taaw; 2, Dd. Stephens, Pantglas show. Cob and filly, foaled last year, suitable tor agricultural purposes.—1 Evan a Pantglas 2, Thomas, Beilybedw. ua' Colt, toaled 2 years ago.-1, Evans Cwmgwaunhendy 2, Griffiths, Goitre. Colt, foaled in 1899 for agriculture.—1 Lloyd Gwaeiodymaes; 2, Roberts, Penygoitre. V Mare or gelding tor underground, uot exceeding a- 1"om^ Mare or geldiug for agriculture, any age.—1, Griffiths, liiwjnoelyn 2, Mi. Delme Daviea- Evans. Cob (open class).—1, Bees, Llwynfortume. Pony, not exceeding 15 hands.—1, Jones. Ynyseniw 2, Jones, Dyffryn. Mare airea by "Lord Blackburn n."—1,, Richards, Cwmsygyfarnog 2, Davies, Coynant. Special piize lor the beat mare or gelding at the show.—1, Griffiths, Llwyncelyn.

LLANGADOCK. IN PIOUS MEMORY OF ST. VINCENT PEEL. The Lord Bishop of St. David's dedicated, two side windows of the chancel of St. Car. dog Church, Llangadock, on Sunday, the 6th illst. That on the right side had the follow- ing verse and inscription, "Ye seek JeliUS of Nazareth which was crucified. He ifl risen, He is not here." In memoriam, St, V. Peel. The one on the other side bore tha following verse and inscription, "Danghtera of Jerusalem, weep not for me. And He wearing His cross went forth." In memo- rium, St. V. Peel. Also a brass plate, bearing the following inscription, "To the *7^ Peel of IT 1U LOVILLG memory of St< U' RDST' A ANYRALLT, who was taken ta 27TH> 1901- THE SIDE Witt- rowinc °^ANCEL ARE erected by his sor- Drav LLF' <TAKE YE TE6D' watch, AND TV? NOW N°T when the time is.' 6 SERVice and. litany were fully choral- ?nd capitally rendered. The anthem, "This' is the day" (W. F. Sudds) was impressively gendered by the choir. The clerical part waa taken by the Rev. W. Rees, the vicar of the parish, the organist being Miss Rees, The Vicarage, who played in a most creditable manner. The Bishop preached an impressive and powerful sermon to a very large congre- gation, among whom were Mrs. St. V. Peel, Danyrallt (widow), Mr. and Miss Peel, Tali- aris; Mr. and Mrs. Gwyne Hughes, Tregib; Mrs. Ellis, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Bishop, Bryn- yreithyn; Mrs. and Miss Bishop, Dolgarreg; Misses Bishop, Cwmrhythan; the Warden, Llandovery College, Col. Mrs. and Miss Lloyd-Harries, Llwyndewi; Mr. G. P. Lloyd, Glansaven; Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Llandilo Bank.

MAN ORDILO. ENTERTAINMENT AT CWMIVOR SCHOOL. The Up-to-date Co. with the latest cinematograph or living pictures machme, visited the above place last week. This company is now travelling through the various places in Wales, and at every place they have visited, including Cwmivor, they have given entire satisfaction to all who have had the privilege of seeing them. Among the pictures illustrated were The Boer War," "Chinese Rebellion," Lord Roberts' arrival at Cape Town "General Buller's departure for Africa, "Queen's Funeral," "The turn-out of the Kansas Fire Brigade," Powerful arriv- ing at Portsmouth," Tue Rival iBillatiokers." Boxing Match and -any othrs too numerous to mention here. Another leature of this show was the Gramaphone.. ^{ectione, the chief being: "Sons "Bravo, Dublin Fusiliers," Has anybody acien our ea^>> ece_

:=: The lack of an ^nebriates' home has hitherto prevented tne b^ansea magistrates from dealing.^1 j50?16 of the more notorious habitual drunkards of the town. The Guar. diaDsnow however, intend seeing what they can do, nd with this object they are com- rounicating with the polic^

I CADBURY's Cocon. ABSOLUTELY PURE, THEHEFc-SE BEST. I; Entirely free troni drugs > orany foreign admixture. Most Sustaining# Refreshing and Invigora- ting-. CADBUKY'S Cocoa is "a perfect food," and is described by theLo nret aa representing "the likta,,i- dard of highest pnuty. When asking for Coi-ci, iftsist on niU'ing' 1 CAPRITUVS/sold (;v IN »Packets and i!.s^,aothoT Carol* Are n I •^BBSTITNTWL FOR THE WTF (I- -itr., -ron'

-— ♦ LLANaADUG A'R CYLCHOEDD, Prynwoh Y Cambrian yr wythnos neaaf. cewch ynduo traalun o banes bywyd y maer," yr hwn sydd weoi euiil Uawer lawn o wobrwyon yn ystod wyd, ^4id ydyw yn gwangalom,oud gwna gys- tftdia eio, ac ma ydyw yr nen fox, cnwwth, weai torieigaion. ii' u, maeyr ilea Lane" wedi myii'd r A yuyw wedi priodi ac aaghofia y cytan f Gweil idao ganu tipyn bach lei nyn— Cu, hoew-tab, Hen Lane wyf fi-byw yr wyf ileb wraig i'm tatoai; Wna plane aaim mwyniaut i mi- Fy hunan 'rwy'u twy new. Gobaith nid oes, 'rwy'n gwybod-i hen lane Am tenyw lwys byuoo; Fe ryau et yn oeraidd óu. Gusan a')L doauedd gosod. w w Da iawn genyf fod dirwesfc yn bur flodeuog yn Llandueusant, a boa len lanciaa y lie yu meuru ysgritenu mor ada; tebyg nad ydynt cystal mewn llythyrau caru, neu 111 tuasai cymaint o honynt i'w catl yn y plwyf, ie, ac mewn plwyf mor fychan hetyd: Mae gaiiddynt ddigon o waith i belay Liwyuog yua sydd yn medio oadiam- gyicu "gan geisio y neb a alio ei lyncu." I b'le juae yr hen irawa wedi ipyned yn awr? A oea rliywoii aLl ateb y oweauwn? Beth bynag, EBYB O'R MTNYDD.

LLANSADWRN. Gyda golwg ar "Araethfyrfyfyr Ap Sadwrn,' yn ein rhifyn diweddaf, dywedodd Mr. David Jones (gynt o'r Fronddaunant), wrth Gymro'r CMabrian, yn Nghaerloyw, y Sadwrn diweddaf, y oarai yn f9.wr, pe buasai yn bosibl, i gael cynull- lad o feibion Llansadwrn yn Llansadwrn, rhyw ddiwraod yn ystod yr haf, pryd y gellid cael anerchiadau neu bregeth yn y pentref, ac yna cael picnic ar ben un o fryniau prydferthyr hen blwyf. Deallwn fod Mr. David Thomas, Llanfairmuallt (<!yat o Troedyrhiw), yn cydaynio, ond gwelir, hefyd, yr anhawsder mawr ar ffordd cael niter gweddoi inoaog i fod yn alluog i ddod o bellder i gyfarfod ar yr un dydd. Ond beth ddywed rhai •'r Hen Feibioi" en hunain ar y pwnc ? LLANSADWRNF A.B.

— ♦ BARDDONIAETH. PEDWAR ENGLYN [ Adroddwyd ar gadeitiad Cenech ar ei fuddug- oliaeth ar Ymson Herod," yn Eisteddfod Blaenclydach, Gweuer y Grog lit n. ] Daw Prndd ei Fron yn llonach—drwy'i godi I'r gadair yn Nghlydach; Mae ei gan yn amgenach Na'r holl sypyn ay'n y sach. Ow Herod di-glod yw dy gledd-ymson Hir amser mewn triatedd Ddyilt, rhag i ddialedd jioi d'euaiu our dan dy sedd. Nid loan gun yn unig—a berth wyd I oortlii It13 nwyd ffyruig; Ein beirud ter, rai per ell pig, A roed yn bendoredig. Difrodi gawri gwerin—a gloddest Fyn dy gledd durfin ErcnyU flaidd drwy th archoU flm Diwedd oea wel åall ddwsin. Tonyrefail. J. GWRHYD LEWIS.

BEDDARGBAFF. Morgan gu geir yma'n gorw,$d«J—bunodd Y'mynwes tangnefedd: Er ei boen a myn'd i'r bedd, Na chwynwch ca uwch anedd. fontarllechau. P

♦ PEDWAR PENILL I'R DWFR. I. Ar wenau clir y dwfr glan Mae'r awen fach yn dechran, Ni ganwn benill 'nawr, neu gan, I nwn a'i felus odbu Pan wyt ar fron y rhosyn bach, Ah! pwy 'run tlws a'th greodd, Y Crewr Mawr i awyr iach A'th gododd di o'r moroedd. II. 0: ddwfr pnr, diglefyd yw, Mor 8wynol yw dy fiwsig. Pan wedi llenwi at^n ein Duw, Y cwmwl °'r entrych fry, O fel llmynau arian^ Ac o'r fath swyn sydd yn dy au Wrth groth y graig mot agwa'n. III. Ti wnai ireiddio'n daear faith A'th berlog, werthfawr ddafu^i]^ Y teithiwr ddrachtia ar ei daith 0 winoedd dy ffynonaa SwYn hudol iawn sydd yn dy gan, Gan ddweyd 0 goraant fechan, Jtfi dreiglaf 'nol trwy'r graian man Yn ngoleu claer yr huan." IV. Cyohwynaist ti o ddyfrawl fedd, Yn loyw, par, a dyaglaer, Ac O mor swynoi yw dy wedd, Ond darlun wyt o amser: Gwirddarlnno'rperermmad Sy'n teithio i'r byd tragwyddol, A tnithan'n myn'd tua iby dy Dad, Yn ol I'r mor gorphetiol. Pontarllechau. P

Mr. Justice Ridley and Mr. Justice Jelf will preside at the Summer Assizes at Swan- sea, which are expected to opfa on July 26th.

FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS. ABERAVON AND PORT TALBOT NOTES AND NEWS. [BY "RAMBLICR," I After a long period of comparative inac- tivity Aberavon is bursting forth with renewed vigour in the matter of building enterprise. Three new streets are something to be going along with, to say nothing of the developments which are expeeteld at the: beach when the Esplanade and Pier have been formally opened. The result of the election in the Western and Northern Wards of the Margam Urban District Council resulted in the rejection of two old members in the persons of Messrs. Enoch Thomas (Western Ward) and Henry Walters (Northern Ward), Mr. Daniel Wel- lington supplanting Mr. Thomas, and Mr. Thos. Thomas (Cilygofid), Mr. Walters. Mr. Godfrey Lipscombe (Miss Talbot's agent) was elected unopposed for the Eastern Ward. By the retirement of Mr. S. H. Byass from the Council, the district loses one of its best and most influential members. At a recent meeting of the General Pur- poses Committee, a committee was appointed to deal with the all-important question of the extension of the borough boundaries. Alderman Williams seemed to think that a "round table" conference between the local authorities interested would bring about the desired result. Let us hope that he is cor- rect in this view. There is not the slightest doubt but that amalgamation of the districts would be beneficial to the ratepayers in every way, and if only the question of sentiment is dropped, and the ratepayers' interests studied, the extension of the borough boun- daries would soon be an accomplished fact. T Mr. W. E. Meade. Local Government Board inspector, held an inquiry last week into the application of the Margam Council for sanc- tion to borrow £ 1,500 odd for the purpose of laying a water main from their new reservoir to enable that authority to give Aberavon a better ^EAD of pressure of water. This shows a spirit of friendliness, but, of course, the question of commercial value must not be overlooked, as presently Aberavon are bound to be large consumers of the Margam water. There is a rumour afloat to the effect that a railway waggon works is to be erected at the Sandfields in the neighbourhood of the Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway Station. Such an industry would be welcome, and would not, one would imagine, interfere with the comfort of visitors frequenting the beach. Of course, the presence of large industrial concerns on the fringe of the beach emitting volumes of smoke and dirt would not enhance the value as a. seaside resort, but a waggon works would hardly come under this category. What Aberavon wants is increased rateable value to keep pace with her growing demands. The Town Council have resolved to put down a number of respectable seats on the Victoria-road, the chief approach to the beach. Why not go further, and set out the road with trees properly fenced? The tho- roughfare would, in that event, present a fine appearance, and the monotony of its great length relieved of some of its dreariness. The usual monthly meetings of the Finance, Water Works, and Market Committees. was held on Tuesday afternoon and evening, but the fit- tings were of brief duration. The Chaiiman of the Finance Committee reported that the bank overdraft was rapidly rising again, and was con- siderably over £3,000. The Water Works and Market Committees were very spai sely attended, and the tusinesa was concluded in less than half- an-hour. The reservoir was overflowing-a satis- factory state of affairs at this period of the year. At the Council meeting on Wednesday night a letter was read from Mr. A. Williams (Lord Jersey's ageut), staticg that his Lordship did not feel justified in accepting the offer of the Council of the freedom ut the borough, as his Lordship felt that he had done no special service to deserve the honour. He would, However, be pleased to open the Esplanade auti Pier in Whitsun week. ABERAVON COUNTY POLICE. Monday.—Before Mr. G. H. Davey (Chair- man), and Messrs. J. Arnallt Jones, Chas. Jonea, Thomas Gray, and J. E. Morris. Keeping Dogs Without Licenses. Wm. Jones, of Glyncorrwg, was fined 10s. and costs for keeping a dog without a licence on the 20th March last. P.C. Sparkes proved the case. John Davies, of Cymmer, for a similar of- fence wds also fined 10s. aud costs. Edward Salmon, for whom Mr. E. T. Evans (solicitor) appeared, was fined 2s. 6d. and costs for a similar offence at Abergwynfi. P.C. Merritt proved the offenoe. Michael Duffy, of Glyncorrwg, was fined 5s. and costs for keeping a dog without a licence at Glyncorrwg, on the 20th March. P.C. Tom Sparkes proved the offence. Alleged Wife Desertion. Catherine Roderick summoned her hus- band, Wm. Roderick, mason, of Taibach, for deserting her. Mr. E. T. Evans was for the defence. It appeared from Mrs. Roderick's evidence, that on Thursday last she left the house to "look for the children," and on her return at 9.30, defendant refused to let her in, and she had not been back since. The cross-examination by Mr. Evans sought to show that the wife incurred large debts, de- spite the fact that Roderick gave her all his earnings, and that she was not of sober habits. In the result the Bench dismissed the summons. A batch of drunks and disorderlies, in which the usual fines were inflicted, closed an uninteresting sitting. LOCAL LAW CASE. RV' Division on Tuesday, OQN EANOR Davies, of Aberavon. recovered WPOFPR^R^I383^118* T*IE London and North Co-'PO'V tor per.ona] in- KORFST-? CONSEQUENCE of a fall on VVafford Station platform, caused bv a train jerking .1,1, „he WAS GETTIAG^IPL £ FF Wa'ford 04 We8d™

I I MURDEROUS AFFRAY AT ABERAYON- A FIGHT WITH KNIVES. TWO MEN SERIOUSLY WOUNDED. An incident fortunately of rare occurrence at Aberavon happened in AT^R^STREET, about 10.30 on Monday night, when f&r a tiine that portion of the thoroughfare opposite the Victoria Hotel was the scene of much blood- shed and uproar It appeared that a number of foreign sailors visited the N-ictoria Hotel, kept by Mr. James Newberry, when a young soldier named James Herbert, a driver in the Royal Field Artillery and who has recently re- turned from South Africa, entered the hotel. A row seems to have arisen in the kitchen of the hotel between Herbert and the sailors with the result that the landlord turned all the men out into the street, but up to the present no intelligent story of the affair is at nand. When in the street the Germans drew their knives and lashed out right and left, with the result that Herbert received a SEVERE wound in tha cheek and neck and one of the sailors, named Marius Rasmasus, was stabbed in the back, but by whom no one appears to have known, but it is surmised that iu the raelee he was stabbed by one of his own com- panions. His wound is also A serious ONE, *VING penetrated the lungs. The V.oundcd I?" ^DED profusely, as the pavement in U AT'.I- WAS deluged iu blood for .■OIUI' J F; JC.FC' E has croated ijuite a >EII- dav afternoon one ot the NAMED HUV:, Huland, wus brought M, j vi Smith and \Y vr iiluuus Un rat- ing" Heibert, the soiuier.lmt ,tC.. to justify remand v-a? v,k.;n, tall, powerhiuy budt vou: g rVu,^ i-t._ .r: t.i>- j

NEATH & DISTRICT. [By OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT] COLLIER CHARGED. At the Npath Borough Police Court on Friday before th Mayor (Aid. H. P. Charles), William George, a collier, of Dudley-street, was charged with entering the premises of Daniel John Jones, furniture dealer at the back of Qneen-street, and stealing certain articles therefrom. The case, as heard before adjournment to Friday, was reported in the last issue of "The Cambrian." Mr. A. J. Jeffreys defended. A man who was dressed like the accused was seen carrying parts of a bedstead at midnight- Whpn be found he was observed he dropped the articles and ran away. Subsequently George was arrested. When charged he asked Who's going to prove it? The case was dismissed on the ground of insufficient evidence. The Mayor said he thought it was a very proper case for the police to bring up. THE RETIRING RATE COLLECTOR. A vestry meeting was held at the Town Hall on Friday, Councillor Hopkin Morgan presiding. The (location of the new Rate Collectors' office was agreed upon. The chairman referring to the retirement ot Mr. James Allen from the post of Collector of Poor Rates said Mr. Allen would be greatly missed by the public. He had held office for many years, and had always discharged his duties with unfailing courtesy and tact. He moved a resolution expressing deep regret at the resignation, and wishing Mr Allen many years of enjoyment of his well-earned repose. The resolution waa spoken to by Mr. J. Griffith Isaac, J. Brooks Taylor, Lewis John, W. Griffiths, James Glass, Evan Evans, and J. Howel Davies. Mr. James Allen replied in most suitable terms. THE CORONATION. At an adjourned private meeting of the Neath Town Council, held on Monday, the Mayor (Aid. H. P. Chailes) presiainar, the following programme of Coronation festivities was approved. On the first day a dinner will be given by the Mayor to the poor of the borough; a procession in which Friendly and Trade Societies will, it is expecte i join, will be formed at noon; there will be athletic 0 sports on the Gnoll Park, and a tea to all the school children will be given by Councillor E. Evans Bevan. Each child will be presented with a. commemorative medal by the Mayor. On the second day the Mayor will give a garden party at the Victoria Gardens. On the Gnoll Park there will be more sports, including Maypole dances and other delights for the younger portion of the commuuity. At night there will be a public dinner at the Gwyn Hall. WEDNESDAY'S MARKET. Bnsiness was done at the following figures :— Best Leef, lis. 8d.; inferior, 5Jd. to 6d.; light sheep, 91. to 9 £ D heavy, 71d. to 81-d. bacon 2 pigs, 10i. porkers, lis.; calves, 7|d. to 8d.; oows and calves, X10 to £ 16.

BRITON FEliRY NOTES AND NEWS. "THE MESSIAH" PERFORMED AT BETHEL CHAPEL. The annual concert was held at the above chapel on Thursday evening in last week. The doors were thrown open at 7 o'clock pre. cisely,, and in fifteen minutes the chapel, which is one of the largest in Briton Ferry was comfortably filled, while by the time the choir ascended the stage (at 7.30) it was over- crowded. Miss L,stelle Lindon (First Diploma Cologne Conservatoire), of of the Queen's Hall, Berlin,, Cologne, and Franiitort Concerts,, and Madame R. Jarvis, of Briton Ferry, were the sopranos; the contralto being Miss Teify Davies, Lon- don; the tenor, whose name was on the bills, did not appear, as only a few hours previous to the concert, he wired stating that he was too ill, so Mr. Tom Morris, schoolmaster, and one of the tenors of the choir, was asked to take his place, which he at once consented to do, and performed his part excellently. The bass was Mr. Dd. Hughes, London, and Mr. W hittaker's Band (Swansea) accompanied, the pianist being Miss Davies, the chapel organist. At the outset, the Rev. Mr. Richards, the pastor, announced that Mr. Morris would substitute Mr. Humphreys; and then the band struck up, but was rather confused; perhaps the leader did not quite understand the conductor's baton, but they came together all right in the second bar. The tenor ap- peared in very good form on the recit, "Comfort ye," and in the air, "Every Val- ley," he did well,, eliciting deserved ap- plause. The Choir, with its usual clear enunciation, sang the chorus, "And the Glory of the Lord," the alto leading off in good I time and tune. Then came Mr. Hughes, with all his artistic vigour and in his best form, full of the spirit and energy in "Thus saith the Lord," and continued to warm the hearts of the audience to the sub- ject in "But who may abide." I am glad also, to say that the following chorus was equally appreciated. The high standard reached by the choir in the chorus, Behold the Lamb of God," was more than maintained in the enunciation and devotional sympathy which characterised the excellent rendering of the air, "He was despised and rejected," Miss Teify Davies. Madame R. Jarvis acquitted herself well in the fine air, "If God be for us," especially when we take into consideration that she had been singing in all the choruses, as well as in the re-T hearsal. If I may give an opinion, after having attended nearly all the 27 annual concerts of this choir, I should declare that this per- formance of "The Messiah" is the best. I have been to some of the principal perfor- mances in London and at the English and Welsh Festivals, but my longing for this annual treat is fully as acute now as ten or fifteen years ago. In my opinion, the performances of this choir are smarter, cleaner, and more perfect than those or any others that I have had the pleasure of enjoying. I do not hesitate in praising the band, and especially its leader (Mr. Whit- taker), notwithstanding an occasional con- fusion in certain passages, which was due possibly to the absence of the leader of the band from the rehearsal. The concert was a huge success in every respect. CONGREGATIONAL ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. The Rev. E. Bush was the preacher at the anniversary services of the English Congre- gational Church on Sunday. Mr. Bush, who is comparatively a stranger in local pulpits, preached powerful sermons to large congre.. gations. A noticeable feature of the discourses were the picturesqueness of tfce language Used ,and the apt illustrations with which the SERMONS ABOUNDED. The hope WAS freely expressed that Mr. Bush would not, in the future, be so conspicuous by his abscene from local anniversaries. The gratifying recollec- tion of the present occasion would always ensure him a cordial welcome. The meet- ings, which were conducted by the popular Young pastor (Rev. T. S. Davies), were a com- A-6«^ IIUCCE8S respects. The financial, factory U8 MORA*' FAULTS will prove satis- GKAIG (C.M.) CHAPEL. Itw h nivers'uSvSnflef^at «nfortunate that fbe an- he vml I ^1S chlwh be held on tionalists. Thi^n^V^1^ of ,the Congrega- te attendances'at Sen°^,y affected were preached^by the Llandudno,, who is in DIM' BF-RTU but who, I regret OWNU LIN. V F severe blow by the DELTH NF >5 1^ n, J the previous week-. The REV +I trayed considerable en^i^X^t nioiis, and received the funp f ° f, ;lI, present. The Monday "yI?Pa-thy °- conducted by the Rev. W Prv+ £ t,ei vl^owd:>

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MAESTEG. DEATH OF DR. J. DAVIES. Mr. John Davies, M.D., J.P., Maesteg, died suddenly on Sunday morning at his resi- dence, Brynllynvi. He was 62 years of age, and only complained of feeliing unwell on Friday. He was seen by Dr. Parry, Ponty- eymmer, his brother-in-law,, but no anxiety was felt about the patient's condition. Early on Sunday he was seized with severe illness, and when Dr. Rowlands was called at 5.30 a.m., it was only to find that life was ex- tinct. The cause of death was heart disease. Dr. Davies was a prominent figure in the local political world, and was the means, about 1884, of forming the Mid-Glamorgan Liberal Association,, over whose counsels ho presided for many years, entertaining many Liberals of note at his house. He was an ardent Nonconformist of the Congregational denomination, but before taking up medical study at Glasgow, he was a student of the Presbyterian College at Carmarthen, his native place being Llandyssul, Cardigan. His burial will take place at Bwlchygroes. Dr. Davies married Miss Jenkins, sister of Mr. Gwilym Jenkins, Gelli, and there was no issue. He was a member of the Maesteg District Council and the local school board from their formation. In the time of the local board he was a member,, and was the first county councillor to represent Maes- teg, being elected in 1889. For six years he was an alderman, and was during the alder- manic period created a justice of the peace. The late doctor was once medical officer to North's Navigation Collieries and to the Llynvi and Ogmore branch of the Great Western Railway, and under the Factories and Workshops Acts, but these appointments he relinquished two years ago. At his death the only public appointments he held were those of parochial doctor to the Bridgend and Cowbridge Union and public vaccina tor.