The Cambrian

Ystalyfera Girl's Fall. ■ Williams i,20u -1-s.r,bed a3 a. clerk, v. at the Glamorg.i:; As >izt?s <on Monday b ,i>'h.t np CE bail. be"'( e Mr. Justice Philh- ii..»• charged wit; -.hv thetr .,r a letter con- V i tin'; a posted order of the valuy of 20s., at -i.-ia, on Oet"V:- 2r: ,st. Mir Benson a: ,are<?. for th;- ''r"ir:,i the prisoner, i>?-3ided ;-epresented by Mr. T. Evans. M.P it T.-as -xplair^d that L s,„,or, whilst 1 s learner m the Su-b-Po •: 'Mr- -"Lv in Irishrniui ti' order in qUf.o-t „.iJ !_■ i-^cl hint to sea-. [1,. letter contain":i ,.t a as about.. s '••• to his wife. Sij-~ 'b-.3?':y took the l-r< ;.r.4i tb.e order, wb. Lerself cashed office. Is it was urged that tlie yonng .,o,"J,\), wLv.-ee parents are ,"¡;111,; I'sspectafclc., ihe :o-r in a »udiiyi lit ot temptation a •,•••:«v m ike good ccr t.i i elc.icitiicies i"i tsl; .,e;-ount. After s-ie h-ad confined, "eu; i!Qd. she becaM>e hiv'" weeks v>-th grief at what •v bM.' doat. He a-ih- h I to deal • '-ii.yonng worj^i the First Uf- i- ^et. and p,-i -y .■ thiut such in y i'iild not 11«2 in her ca ;e. r;. John Dav: • -'a. re-r ^d HimisU-r. hva:1. re'rnj iii.ery manager, Y- 'rL': otV' dy'; e-'eru i.'iwiia. i the toriii-a1. ^y- •••f-1 hr ..a.e judge to ioi' tit..j- y •t, replying )! ':? t .tnd tl,e n.- i:ty <-r' :l-" !iy "y -ill agaiast 11' such a t- n- not account ;t -fnd wher. fj::r a:~ fa'oum the wii ■' d'strict* of v-t;'r staggered. >e* ;»r. w;.s dt*i'

LLANSAKLET. -v. n.i. accident S**1 *1 a vrallied f* ••" ■ Mavies. s-itr, ,J y; m tivies-Churca I: 'dan.samlet. ,at tte ;pper Forest Tin- ork.. ca Muno r, It seerns that j l-^avieh was engaged at h;<? occupyt i;r' '•••polling* '-i-hea by ptme xinaccoun.t^ll'l!•, ii,* hs hands v.-ent in between the rod", '• at the ttt! in •r-:tirn. So firmly were his tirg. -s ti:at it was found d> e to 11: with-ait first of ail T:'v the traielutiery. Botii liands were hi*11; asied, cspecir.'V :h- !-ft one. wliil? '• *1 a :y; +! wj]l have [ t'l .-••nj-utato'i. <>n Is niday sen:. pr^;cilecl at the ,i:«det Par; t. aureh bv fh-, ReV. T | •T-.r.es. (Welsh). St p^uia. Landore. It t h ormng, .td the. -vanin g*-erviee I ih" fev. n. V.'attyn Vicar of 1.! r •' 't "(;0 and do thoa .-y. i he r v. g;.nt:ea>an verted that vi, >c.f chiviTV v?a« not extinct wldle w«- ii.J *'n;iv* n;?T! '!t ar-y time to risk r'.„ |u0< in t'lf '1v o? duty like these re- ;)Uiv th- SKI to tiie iiumbi^' litehc ,t. Contir.uii' a nio.-t pathetie <t,' j, ■.} had' n'ii*'i> their part; it c.,w Ki-ov" t'-o.-e left behind to <To theirs. fortho'oixhans nidnv- lrft behmd C„1 lection' tiirougi'out the dav were on behalf >t t!> !i'"f-ho-it"'ctisasTev f- hi Ihur-d-. v ev2*r.hig *• ii'r the 0>mrch Pns-t■»•■• A i*< S iC^v *iei!iy-t :.h.e National S< hoola ]a' h r' the local branch. Aid. ••or" i: n. t.ee:acd. Tliere was a larger <• a;g!'p?; r-v; than has been f.*r y. -s> pa*wd. -• 'a"y ■" those attending prominent Von -onfctt-'Mf m the pa.rivh. Th" R.-v. the .*i 'V. Talbot Rice. Vi<-Ur ,,f s- ?> •" *,> addj-o.sj,. on .i;e work. a'-a pi -r» es«. ;d needs of thf> and Hie Rev. I*a-;e Mi"v;i". of St. P-njiv c*liurcl>. Rontard.nv■ oi*e e.-hed a T*werfu\ Weldi ser- •'i(iri. Y:.t':jaa- <JU- re-• r-< v-e« rpn- "ered 'iv ;>a*-■'be!s <>? the '■> Of. ff-rtorie>- at {'•? c'se •••> a aid of die 'Pi!-{'i"d Aid S'iety's Fur d-. An lit ho ■ t -i t i"-1 --i -.or-•3 ■'■a1'^ ■— :e exph'i-n'io-i ot Mr. T"i'0 fh? i'vors ;¡r tiit! CX9' U"i pt ■* IP- iji, iij. ;lir.di- <oai t"n. -'v r. '1-1 "ot ip«.- iu>* ]Tiii*e to iro he?•■*> t I!, Se'1 (.'o-iii-itte0 .1: met so-? ^e-'< a > >fh ;s vai'v forcible. In the first phe a \«Y v,()U| s.arr.e.s mrnif be ■■-i-i 'ii;« rd! sections of the vrtrkers j 1. pn I'lii- is rmii" ,í.-i, '"H1 n ah .to Mr. Hodtre Hun it V jiMv +>;• fo ■-o ra others, since what iiars- pired to bring about his defeat at the pulls in the Cower division at the last, election. Secondly, he ridicules the idea that any over- tures. or private understanding, has existed or exists between Mr. John Williams and himself as to who shall be the candidate for the (lower and Swansea. District. Further. he emphasises the course his executive had taken in December last in writing the Miners' Federation, hut although Mr. Hodge. in this communication, does not forego his prior claim to again contest (iower, yet no reply had been received from the federation when the Selection Committee met at Neath on February 21. and therefore naturally con- cludes that Mr. John Williams has not. the autiioritv to pledge the Federation, and Mr Williams must have some stronger claims to the seat in Gower, than he has so far put. torta. before Mr. Hodge can. or is allowed by his association to give way. Continuing his letter. Mr. Hodge asks, why should Mr. Wil. liams seek Gower and not Swansea District? Why promise his support to Mr. Hodge in fighting the latter, and not the former con- stituency ? These and many oj.her pointed questions are asked Mr. John Williams. To these the latter should immediately reply "0 :H to clear the misunderstanding and muddle which exists, and which evidently nmst discredit labour representation, and also lower the prestige of labour leaders, who are prospective candidates for parliamentary honors, here as well as elsewhere.

NEATH. Mr. T. R. Price, formerly of Neath, the general manager of the Government railways :n South Africa, is. coming home to ales in April for four months' rest. Ever since the war broke out Mr. Price has been enormously busv under the most trying conditions. At Neath or Monday. Samuel Ret*>. Zoar- IOT, YV4. rirea OS- IIND CO-SIS FOR USING ;a:i:a'e towards Margaret Derrick.—Thomas J.ana s"Pieto:i. ot the Falcon Inn Jenk:n Davits, Henry-street, and Joseph Turner. 2. Ki).kiiim-tr-court, were fined 5s and costs ior obstruction: while for drunkenness JJavm x.evnolds, ot 29. Pcnydre. and W idiam Diiinjond, of 5. Ethel-street, had resp-jctively oto ray 2s. 6d. and costs and 5a*. and costs. The award in connection with claim of LMh Francis, owner of the Eagle Stores. Cwmavon. against J. D. Llewellyn. provision merchant. Neath, has: just been given by the arbitrator. Mr. H. P. Charles, of Neath. The arbitration took place at the Council Cham- ber. Aberavoii. on the 6th inst. Mr. San- kev lin.-tructed by Mr. Martin Jenkins) ap- peared for Mia. France, and Mr. Ivor Bowen (instructed by Mr. C. Curtis-) represented Mr. Lieweiivn. The latter is the lessee of the Eagle Stores, and under the terms of the lease- he was responsible for executing cer- tain repairs which the plaintiff said had not been complied with, and she put in a claim for £50. The arbitrator in his award finds that Mr. Llewellyn has fulfilled the terms of the leae. and decides in his favour, plaintiff to pay costs cf the arbitration and all the proceedings prior to the same. The costs are estimated at about £70. -———————

BRITON FERRY NOTES. Heard Under the Town Clock. As the District Council election is drawing nigh. the interest and excitement is increasing day bv dav. The Labour Pa-rty seem to be divided, while the general public are desir- ous of a change; but the great question is: How is the change geing to take place One section. contends! that the older members shou'd retire, while another section argue that the new blood has, been êê, greater hin- drance to the real progress of the Council tha.ii otherwise, while the mote thoughtful ratepayers and voters insist upon having more brairs, and !e.ss biti-S-i than at j-.resent exist. exist. There are four members retiring, two under the Trades and Labour Council, and two in- deptndent, members, viz." D. Davies, the pre- sent chairman, and H. J. Hewlett, for the former :wdiile tbse latter are AM. J. Hill and Mr. G. M. Jeffreys. Mr. Hill lias been upon the local authority for upwards of twenty vears. and is one of the most successful busi- nss men in the town. Mr. \y, U. M. Jeffreys has only sat upon the Council for the last three years. He was elected without a con- test. and lie has been one of the most in- quisitive members upon t'ut august bxly. especially in reference to sewers, street im- jtf-ovc *e:-ts. and very often gas and the ma- teria' t.1: .t makes it. Mr. D. Davies. the present chairman, i" a tinnlater. and was elected when the District Council was first formed eleven years ago. hie is -xndi ubted'y one of the most successful wcr'-ir.g men members that ever sat around the table if our local parliament, and t), him the t nvn is indebted tar the present public library. Mr H. J. Hewi?tt was only elected last cf .r, when the C'otinty Council granted an increase in membership. From what we have teen able to glean lie has done remark- ably wed ,¡J1 the whole, and I think that, in- I asmuch a.s he now ha" a- tooting and under- stands the radinjents of the business he would lff) :>■ ..r than a novice. Tito hie new candidates include D. W. :;avh\ late grocer, who holds a sur- vey.): etiricaic. and has for many yea is taken a keen interest in the town. Mr. Ed- v/;ri! ric-yveds is a very heavy ratepayer, and if elect:ci have no dbuhi would endeavour to reclaee the present burden of his fellow latec-,ye:-c Mr. Joseph Branch. tinman. (-!w;ia, vVorks. lias been selected by the l rules ur>d I. ,hour Council, in conjunction wjta Mr. D. Davies. Mr. Branch was a can- didate at tiie last election, and only lost by a yp}' •- ca;:l margin, and strong hopes are iic'uJ out teat on this occasion be will secure a place. W bet her the Trades and Labour Council have been^wise in creating a. division among ( ic."1 roemners by ousting one of the retiring niemb^'s. H «!. Hewlett, is very doubt- ;ui. it -mly do we think it unwise, but it is nisi untatr. We hardly think that the Counril 'oiVC any cause fir complaint in the „a'ta:h- ;ahe up by .1r. Hewlett- in the last lwcJVf Hi -n'dis. • >n the whole he has been i erv c.* :ir h't ct .t Tl his voting. Those blunders which have hen committed by the labo-.r members hav. been committed jointly, but whv select- one out of the 10l, I would say that the labour member;, a.s a whple, have not done what the worx:-ig men of the town could reasonably expect them o do. Either tiiev have not the abditv to p^ea or they have not the courage of their onvic^ioiw e„ J'-riton Ferry has been sorely neglected both from a sanitary itandpoi'd ot v-w anc inore 2.}:,í"llv fron; a. housing >tanapnWl- we see no improvement. Not even a pi !te> is entered against the present unsatist.n ton condition of affairs! But whv this change if the Labour Coun- cil The last o'ection proved that Hewlett Lie favourite of the electors. There is only one explanation, and that is that the predominating trade of the town, wh.ieli o.o: the greatest number of votes, goes for 1."1 ,.wn. whether he is the host man or nil. 1 .,1:11\>[ it for a certainty that when the voting papers were received at certain brandies composing the Trades and Labour -cd. tlie discussion and the vote furned upon tinplater for the tinphiters, and steel- y.-orker tor the steelworkers. No mention y.-s made as to the abilities or capabilities of it.her Candidac, and the tinphtters, being in t j;p majority. we can well understand two I of them being •' ■'tod. pfi it lu-.re be- the weakness of our Trades an.l'labour Council. Tt is upon tluS rock that they will split sooner or kter 1 he selection should arise to a big «• than fades. Men should appointed for their ability, whether tleyv behmg t<^ the stiong-st «r wokest union: whet lie' t liP\, :I"P ti adatets. steelworkers. or any othei u 1 kev." The fact that a- man is a tinplater or steelworker. will assi>t him little in dec'id ng t<» impn.ve our ^seweis. in looking after our j street improvements, and watching the in- terest of our ratepayers at large. terest of our ratepayers at large. \Y- often hear it said dot the majority of '11' >pmbe» '■* 'of Parliament a.re elected more I for the weight of their pockets than for the weight of their brains. Yet. 'those men who speak in this strain a.re the very men who practice the same in minor matters. Unless the membwj^ie Trades Council learn to appreciate^MIBBfeSice, and select the must able man fronirTeir ranks, whether he be- longs to the strongest union or the weakest union, they can never expect unity of action amongst the various societies, and without unitv of action they cannot achieve success. The'vict.ory won by the labour cause in Wool- wich a few days ago was won by thoroughly organised labour. Will Crooks was a- mem- ber of one of the weakest societies, but the Labour Council of Woolwich acknowledged intelligence, reason and true ability as the main attributes of a representative, and not any particular calling or society with which he may be connected. We would gladly welcome Mr. Branch as a candidate, but we condemn the method adopted by the Council to bring him upon the list, and that is by ousting another. If the Council ran the three we would not find fault with them. but to create a breach in the labour ranks, which possibly will take years to heal—to weaken the cause of labour—is what we do not appreciate, because in years to come the people will suffer, and the work- ing men will be losers. Three candidates without a split would stand a better chance than two with a great gulf yawning between them. The excitement of the forthcoming Briton Ferrv District Council election has even brought life into the Ratepayers7 Association. A meeting of the executive will be held tilfs week: we wait with patience for the result of its deliberations. The la-t day for receiving nominations for the election has been fixed for March 19th the last day of withdrawals. March 24th; and the election will take place on April 4th. Briton Ferry Trades and Labour Council have balloted upon who shall be two candi- dates to stand at the forthcoming Council elections. The retiring members are Messrs. D. Davies. tinplater. and E. J. Hewlett, steel- worker. Mr. J. Branch, tinman, who was a candidate, but wa.s not elected, was again put up. and the result was that Messrs. Davies and Branch were selected. Thus one of the retiring members is ousted. Does tlii.s mean trouble in the Labour ranks at Briton F erry

PONTARDULAIS NOTES. Special preaching services were held at Hermon C.M. Chapel on Sunday and Monday last, when the pulpit was occupied by the Rev. John Hughes. M.A., Liverpool, and M. P. Morgan. Blaenanerch. Despite the most unfavourable weather, there were < v- merously attended services, and the sermons preached were eloquent and The extraordinarily bad weather ha.s ham- pered the work of road improvement in Pon- tardulais to ;t large extent, but t i- satis- factory to not? that the contractors are pro- gressing with as much speed as they possibly can. Some ot the roadways after the recent heavy rains, are a positive disgrace to ary civil bed community. A verv successful eisteddfod was held at. Sardis Baptist- Chapel. Llanedi. on Saturday last. The following were the officials Presi- dent. Mr. J. B. Rees, Llangennech; adjudica- tors, music. Mr. W. David Morris "Dewi Hefin." Pontardulais; prose and poetry. Rev. R. W. Daviesfi Pontardulais; Mr. W. H. Saer, Lianelly; Mr. David Morgan. Penvgarn, and Miss Evans. Erw Fawr. Mr. Ivor*Gabe' Hendy. made an efficient accompanist, and the duties of secretary had been discharged admirably by Mr. David Evans, Farmers' House. l yc-roes. The following is a u m- piete list of award's:—Chief choral. Ebenezer, Llanedy. conducted by Mr. John Stephens quartette. Mr. Fred Jones and party, Hendy; duet. Messrs. John Evans and Henry Davies, Hendy: duet. Misses Edith and Uertie Owen. Hendv soprano solo, Miss Katie Thomas. Capel l-f endn: alto solo, divided beiwe<-n| Ewifel J. Morris, Hendy, and W. J. Dides, Lfanedy tenor solo, divided between Mt fsrs. Fred Jones, Hendy, and John Samacd, Ten- tardulais; bass solo, divided between Musis. Ga rrge Phillips and Henry Davies, i-i'erclv solo for juveniles, divided between Gertrude Owen and Lily John solo for persons over 40 years, no c mpetition verses, Mr. E. J. Roberts, Loughov; descriptive 'ettjr, MV-s E. He.e. Frongelli. Llanedy ;handwntiog for juveniles. Mary Ethel Rees, Tycnes; f'te- liand drawing. Mr. Win. John Thomas, Hendy; open recitation, Mr. John Mori is, Penvgroes; juvenile recitation. Miss S"r,¡ Evans.Panty mlodau, Penygroes; reoitithm. Miss Sarah Evans. Penygroes; impromptu speech. Mr. D. Lloyd, Compass, Tyro«ss; reading at sight, unpunctuated Wei.ai prcse, Miss R. M. Rees, Erw Fach, Tycrie.s; bag. Miss Maggie Richards, Erw Wastad. Tycroe-: The proceedings; throughout- v ere highly enjoyable. -——— Owing to the bad weather the Pontardulais fixture with Pcntardawe last Saturday \«ns ctuice-lled'. Dai Hughes, the P0nt i;1 i,dais full bj<d;. played a champion game 1\' Am- man fold against, the Swansea ^v-onds. it St. Helen's. Harry Cole. the Pontarciuiais captain, assisted Ystradgynlais against Linn- gennech There were sourest of .ocal e-*th *si- asts at C irdiff. "THE DRUID."

LLANDILO NEWS. The death of Emily Victoria. Fuller, young- est daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Fuller, of Belmont House, Crescent Road, occurred on Thursday evening, at the ag2 of 18 years. The deceased had been in ill-health for a con- .siderable time. The funeral, a private one. took place on Tuesday, the place of burial beiiig L!andi*n> Pa-riffi Churchyard. The Rev. Robt. Williams, M.A., vicar, and the Rev. Eynon Hughes, officiated at the Church and graveside. The death of Mrs. Ada. Grif- fiths. the wife of Mr. Thos. S. Griffiths, of 45. N ew Road. Liandilo. also took place on Saturday last. Ihe funeral took place on Wednesaay. MuciL sympathy is felt for the berea-ved husband and the three motherless infants left behind A very pretty wedding was soiemni-ed oil Tuesday last 'it Taisarn C.M. Chape!. Llan- deusant, the contracting parties being Mb s Elizabeth Morgan, of Nuitvrodyn, and Mr. Thomas F. Ihomas. Wemddu, both of Lhtn- deu<lnt. The bride, who was given away by her brother (Mr. John Morgan) was charm- ingly attired in a heliotrope Webdi flannel costume, and bodice trimmed with silk and white chiffon. She was attended by two bridesmaids. Miss M. A. Morgan and Miss S E. Morgan (sisters nf the bride) both dressed in similar costumes. Mr. John Davies. Gvvydre, ?c*ted as best roan, and Mr. Stephen e,">m!'s' Wernddu. and Wr. W. O. Hay. Sv.ansea. as groomsmen. The marriage cere- mony was performed by the Rev. E. Williams (pastor,. A reception followed, at which over 100 guests were present, amongst whom were tae Re\. E. Williams. Rev. D J. Davies (vir;;r). Mr. and Mrs. Davies. Aberlleclack; Mr. lc\"l!,s. D.( ('loss: Tnn; Mr. Davies, (Rhd)lid Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Pen- c.irreg ar:d Ibfderick, Taisarn The health of the bride and bridegroom was drunk amidst enthmi;*m. and several speeches, ex- pressing every good wish for their future wel- fare ami happire-s v:er delivered. The happy covple were the lec.pents of a htr^e number of useful proseoL. "bout 120 in all. and several arches \v e elected between the parish church and t]! !e-ioence Later in the afternoon the pan' •••• to:- their^ h'mey- mo'ai trip in the Tv'el* I.akc Dt-trict. FIVF. CETDRYCH VALE CONCERT. At the Rethlehem board Sclmolioom. ;de of Ceidrych. on Friday evening, a very .-nc- cessfu! concert was held. t):1-' room being literaMy p.'cbcd. Tlie aitist^s speciadv en gaged were: Sopranos. M-s. D. M. Thomas, j andilo: and Mi«s Jones. Ihdvgarn con- tralto. Miss Hannah Griffiths'. Liandilo; tenors, Messrs. Evans, Manordrlo, Michael 1 homas. Gwynfe. and S LJ. Morgan. Gwynfe; baritones MessTs. j. Williams, (toi'se. 1. alter Morgan. Blaenllynant. D. Griffiths. BrynpieihvdL and D. Davies, Taly- tjaer and has, Mr. ilhy-; Williams. Swansea. The accmn-mist thr- ■ w Thongs.. Do'fjov. Mis is :ca o*:i plislted pianist, and full- •- rved the praise- given her bv the vocalists. Mr. E. P. Lloyd. J.P.. ( ilansevin, chairman, was unable to be present, owing to being indisposed, and con- sequently Mr. Thomas. Dolgoy. was voted to the chair. Mr. Thomas in the meantime had composed some happy Welsh verges deal- ing with the event, which were very favour- ably received. The programme included the following items:—Pianforte solo, by Miss Maude Doyd Davies; song. "Uwyne bob peth a wren fel Cymro Pur." Mr. Dan Davies; song. "Mi fynaf wraig fy hwn," Mr. J. Wil- liams ;song. "The College Belle." Miss Hnn. nah Griffiths: song. "Llwybr yr Wyddfa." Mr. J. Evans; song. "Adfair'y Dyddiau (iynt." Mr. T. Morgan; duett. "Betty Wyn." Messrs. S. Morgan and Williams; song. "On the Zuider Zee." Mrs. 1). M Thomas; en- cored. and responded with "When the boys came home once more" song, "Soldier Jim." Mr. Rhys Williams; song. Mr. Jack Perkins; solo. "Ein Hanwyl Wind." Mr. Criniths; song. "Hen Taitn fy Mum. Miss Jones, laly- garn song. "The Friars of Orders Gray." en- cored; song. "The sunflower and the Sun." Mrs. D. M. Thomas; song. "Gwlad y delvn." Mr. T. W. Morgan, encored; song". "Caney Tywysog." Mr. Michael Thomas; song. "The Merry Zingara." Miss (iriffiths. encored song." "Baner Ein Uwhd:" Mr. J. Evans, en- cored; and respondecl with penillion singing, "To the beautiful valley7 "of Ceidrych." com- posed for the occasion by "AVatcvn Wyn" duett. ""Y Ddeilen ar y Lli." Messrs Morgan, encored and Needles and Pins, Mr. J. W il- liams. encored. The next item on the pro- gramme waS a farce entitled "Love in a Col- lar-box." the pel formers being Mr. 1). Grif- fiths. Mr. Jack Perkins, and Mr. Dan Davies representing Mrs. Jeffreys in lady's costume. The farce was exceedingly- well acted. The usual votes of thanks being given a very- enjoyable evening was brought to a close with "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau." led the solos LLANDEBIE SCHOOL BOARD. A Llandebie school board meeting was held at the Shire Ha-lh Liandilo, on Tuedsay last. Present: Mr. W. X. Jones (in the chair). Messrs. W m. Stephens, W. L. Jones. T. L. Da-vies. John Jones, Capt. Jones, and Rev. W. Bowen. It vras resolved that the clerk send an ordnance sheet to Lord Cawdor's agent., showing the two. Blaenau School sites on his lordship'^ hind, and ask if the Board could purchase about half an acre, and that his reply be sent to the chairman, and that the matter be left to the committee to settle It was agreed that the committee meet at the smith shop. Pantllwyn. on Thursday the 12th inst.. to inspect the proposed Milosite. and that the committee have full power to act.—• Two tenders for levelling and cementing Penvgroes School playground were laid before the 'board. It was proposed by Mr. N. Jones, seconded by )11'. W ni. Stephens, and resolved that the clerk and the architect (Mr. D. Jenkins) obtain an amended tender and refer it to the Blaenau and Milo Com- mittee for their decision.-— llle monthly ac- counts of the Ammanford School were laid before the board and approved.—An appli- cation was read from Miss Edith M. Davies for an increase in site recently having passed the King's Scholarship examination in the second class. It was resolved' that it be increased to J340 a year.^ The Clerk laid before the Board an order of the County Council forming portion of the parishes of Llandebie and Betters into an Urban District to be called the "Ammanford Urban District." The architect's certificate for £300 in re- spect of an instalment for Mynyddeerig school was laid before the board and allowed.—It was resolved that the bill tor the gravel used at Drefach School be sent to the managers.—■ The County Council having written that ob- ject. lessons in mining should be included in the school curriculum of the Amman Valley Schools. it was agreed. that this be done.— An application for an increase of salary re- ceived from A. M- les- Cetheithyn was left for the consideration of the new author- ity.—Police notices were issued in several cases against parents for not sending their children regularly to 1 envgroes (school. =-=-

LLANDOVERY NEWS. The death of Mrs. Mary Davies. one of our oldest inhabitants, and mother of Mrs. J. Major. High-street- occurred on Wednesday last. The funeral took place on Saturday last .the remains being interred at Llandingat Churchyard. As will be gleaned from our advertisement columns, competitions for brass bands, male voice parties, and timberers, will take place on Whit-Monday, the prizes offered are of high value, and should draw a large number rtf contestants together. The committee's attemnt to make the "holidays" an enjoyable one should be well supported, and. besides, the meeting must prove of some financial benefit to the town In general. On Wednesday last, Messrs. Morgan and Davies, auctioneers, Handoverv. held a very u:criilv important sale of horses, cobs. Shet- land ponies, cairuges, etc., at Cilgwyn Man- sion, the pn>peity of ^jr ^XoDoimld, who. unfortunately. ls living the neighbourhood. There was a laige attendance of prominent county people-.and some excellent prices were realised. Capital stock were disposed of. the. lots including animals from the celebrated Loehaber Stud Farm, on the breaking up of Lord Londonderry s Ht Seatam Har- bour. A pilU" horses were purchased by Messrs. J- Francis and Sons. Carmarthen, for JB70. A team ot Shetland ponies, with carriage and harness complete, reached £85, the purchaser being Captain D. Hughes Mo-r- mm. Brecon. Another Shetland ponv was .sold to Mr. Reynolds Liverpool. fo- £ 27 10-. whilst Mr- Lindner (Umdrindod Wells) be- came the buyer ot a smiihtr one at £20. Lambs reached from Bl to £1 5s. SALEM COMPETITIVE MEETINO. A most sUGce^ful competitive meeting wu.s held at tiie Dril a on Thursday evening last, under the auspices of the Salem Band of HoDe. d'he audience Was 1{l (i,ne_ the entries were numerous. The E_v j_ B LIe 11-'1. Eurof Walters. B-A.. pa.stor of t]lf!l presided Mr- J anfair Evan-. ;.s ni:i- duetor. kept the assembly weJI unde and in the best of hunr.u, The s-n-t n hd duties were efficiently carried out bv Mr. J. R. Jones. Railway ewaee. whilst the ad indi- cators were as bdlows :Music. Mv. Davies. Pantycelin. and Mr. W. Wil'i. New-road (the lattei only adjudicatim- i.i ti; champion so'o) recit itmns. Kev. i f. If-" James. In the champion t|lfe j. t- was the beautdul >ong. y;.(.v t;ir. Cross." arc! the eight eonte-t i- MI admirable rendering. Ihe tu>.k w v-ry close one and lituh* ditfei-en.ee ticeable between yiC 'o.npt-t.tors. o>: y four weie single:: ou.. the lernaining i.u tette being pa->e(! without any c im- ment wbat-oevei._ o-e adjudicator at leavt have mentioned the defects o; i' i- singers, and his method has. unlortu:; ;t. >\ created a good deal o unl'lea>uiti;e>s among; the "entrants, woo were ,,11 --)„<]. 'j four mentioned in 'he adjudication we No. 2 (Miss Ameli^ honris). Xo 5 (Mr. J. ■ B. William*)- X». o (-W- Willie Joms) and; No. & (Mr. David Joiuv). The adjudicator | remarked jno ^'ie first wel!, being good on the top notes. Hhe *u:g ia- i ther too fast, but ^epi m gcod tune..Mi, C j sang in better' tune still and was csne'iai'v good in the ,*e!*o*nd \ei-e. (' pi ft lendering throughout and woubng perlect. S" 8 ),(. sessed the be st voice .n toe whole compel :ti.m but was rathe! eaiele?.s m h\s lead )!•' end wording. No 6 sang well; g, jnit the voice was rathei ligiii. 1 b.e | i i/e was therefore divided b.etwcan Xoj. 2 ,.I;d b Awards were as follow = Solo children under 10. ••Rescue t he Peiidung/' pr-.z > di- vided between N eilie lvt's. icto -a street, and Annie Da iocs. "J'j •'treat. Ile'-iru ion for children under J-b, '"Bydd yn \r-(i"Di- vided between Agi'<e-J"ps- Adeia-ide-slue- and Annie Davies. >\ ater-stre&t. Sfin f,.r children under 13. "Tyn S;;iu"—Evan il liams, Doverv Hoie-e. Recitation tor chil- dren under 15'—"l>os di ym Moren Tdn-us-' («wilym J). Evar. Stone-street. :10 r children under lr-Rbo heibio'r — Divided between J'dodweii W illiams. Stoic- street ,and Charles Wager- Stone street. Pe- citation for chilclien under 16-"C¡¡fJa',) ¡tW¡" —Add'e Jones. Adelaidestreet.^ Sob) (op-ni —"Wyres Fach Xed Puw —Miss Elsie Wil- liams, Stone-s"treet. Recitation (open)— Psalm 72—Miss M- Jones. Stone-street. Champion solo. "VWon of the Cross"—Di- vided between Miss Ameli<i. IbomaSj Baily- gia<; .mil Mr J..liams. College View. Q..i.irt.cLU-, "i>yd«t •.•uif yn Nefoedd" -Di- vided between Mr. J. Davies, Rhos Cottage, and party; and Mr. D. Nicholas and party. FIRST LLANDOVERY GUARDIANS MEETING It may interest the residents in the Llan- dovery Union to read a copy of the minute, of the tiist meeting held in connection with the Llandovery Board of Guardians, on the 17th December, 1836, and with that motive in view the same is appended. Llandovery Union, Dec. 17th, 1856. Copy of minutes of the first meeting of the Board of Guardians, held in the Magistrates' Room, in the town of Llandovery. Present: E. P. Lloyd. Esq.. George Lloyd. Esq.. John Johnes, Esq.. Lewis Lewis. Esq.. David Jones, junior. Esq., William Jones, Esq. Elected Guardians.—Myddiai. Thomas Thomas and John Walter L'ansadwrn, Jacob Isaac and David Thomas: Llanddau- sant. blank; Llanwrda, David Jones. Lewis; C'lycwm. Morgan Morgan and Rev. John Morgan; Conwil Caio, David Davies and Dd. Davies; Llanfairarybryn, Morgan Williams and David Jeffreys; Handing:) t. James Hav- ard, David Thomas, William Williams; LJan- gadock, Hev Thomas Davies, David Jones. John Price; Llanwrtyd, Rees Jone. Liandu- lais. Thomas Price. Resolved (1) That John Johnes, Esq.. be elected chairman and that David Jones Lewis, Esq.. be elected vice-chairman of the Boa.rd of Guardians of the Llandovery Union. (2) That it is expedient to piovide a work- house. (3) That it is expedient that a workhouse be built at or near the town of Dangadock, and that .such workhouse be built at the ex- pense of the parishes within the Liandilo Union, and of those within the Llandovery Union, according to the proportional sums at which suchparishes are severally rated to the relief of the poor. (4i That the chairman be requested to in- form the chairman of the Liandilo Union of tiie above resolution. (5) That Edward Pryse-Llovd.Lewis Lewis. William Jones. David Jones Lewis David Davies. Morgan Morgan, and James Havard be requested to act. as a committee to meet gentlemen authorised' by the Board of Guar- dians of the Liandilo Union for the purpose of suggesting to each Board of Guardians the most eligible spot for the erection of a work- house, in consonance with any of the plans of workhouse's recommended by the Board of' Poor Law Commissioners. (6) That Mr. Rowland Williams be appoin- ted clerk of guardians of the Llandovery- Union. (7) That John Jones, of Carregfichan. and John Pritchard be elected relieving officers of the Union. (8) That the following parishes be under the s-uperintendenee of one relieving officer: —1st division, Llangadock. Llanddausant. Mothvey. Llandingat. Llansadwrn; and that the other relieving officer superintend the fol- lowing parishes ;-2nd division, Llanfair-ar-y- btvn. Llanwrtyd, Lhmdulais, Convil Caio. Cilycwm. and Llanwrda. (9) That it be suggested to the Board of Guardians of the Liandilo Union, that Mr. Frederick Lewis, of Gilfach is a fit and proper person to execute the duties of auditor of the Unions, and to request the concurrence of such Board of Guardians. (10) That David Jones, junior, Esq., of Llandovery, banker, be appointed treasurer. on condition that he provides two responsibie securities unconected with the Bank, for the sumof.B500each. (11) That handbills be circulated ctilling on peisons to send tenders to the next meeting of the Board for supplying the Union with bar- ley meal. '(12) That the Clerk be directed to apply to Mr. Knight, of Ludgate Hill, for the books of accounts necessary for the business of the Union. (13) That every guardian when he has a desire to speak shall stand up and address the chairman, and at all other times observe strict silence and attend to the matter under dis- cussion. and if two or more guardians shall rise to speak at the same time the chairman shall decide to whom belongs the privity of speaking. (14) That all motions, except in individual cases of relief, shall be submitted to the Board in writing by the mover, and if seconded shall be discussed, and unless withdrawn by the mover and seconder, shall be determinable by open vote. (15) That no guardian, except the mover shall speak above once on any busme-s or question, unless in explanation of what has previously fallen from him if misconstrued, or in answer to a personal call, and in that case shall confine himself strictly- to the re- quisite explanation. The mover shall in all cases be entitled to speak once on any motion introduced by him, and once by way of tinal leply. (16) That no resolution agreed to or adop- ted at any meeting of this Board shall be rescinded or altered without two weeks' pre- vious notice being given, which shall be entered on the minutes on the usual weekly dav of meeting at which notice shall he given, which entry shall state the alteration-pro- posed to be effected by such motion, and that within three days the Clerk shall on all such occasion* give to every guardian and to the Assistant Poor Law Commissioners of the district notice thereof, and of the day on which the proposed alteration is to be brought i under discussion, but no resolution shall be I altered or rescinded without the consent of two-thirds of the guardians present- at such i discussion. (17) Thai the Chairman, vice-chairman, 1 and the magistrates residing within the Union shall be fixed on in the resolution appointing thecommittee. (19) That, from and after this day- six weeks. from the first meeting of all paupers j within the Union shallbe relieved weekly. (20.) That all paupers not residing in their respective parishes, who are entitled under the rules and regulations of the Poor Law Commissioners to receive relief and whom, this Board shall deem fit and proper objects for molt relief, shall name a person resident in the parish towliich they belong to receive such relief from the Relieving Officer, and that- siu-h paupers shall produce or send ;1 certificate of their health and circumstances every three months, signed by the clergymen, churchwarden or overseer of the parish m which they re-ide according to the following ic.im or to tiie same effect:— 1 .the minister (or churchwarden of the Parish of in the County of do <eniiy that is now residing in tins p.tridi and in such circumstances as to rf" otui-the continuance of parochial relief." Alined) Minister or Churchwarden. ( hdered that the clerk do write to the over- "ce> of all the parishes within the union di- re; ti: ihem to write to all paupers belonging •o t u-'iv re-pective parishes who shall not be usjdent within the limit* of the union to the following effect. viz. :—That from after the1 -ix wedis from the first meeting, all relief tl1 s'.ro paupers shall cease unless personal ap- plications be made to this Board, or certifi- c.iH'« of the necessitous condition of such pau- pers be sent in signed by- the clergyman or overseer with one respectable hou-ebohier of the parish in wilidl such pauper may 1):' resi- dent as well as of the infirmity by which sueo personal application is prevented. (21) That the thanks of the meeting he given to George Olive. Esq the assistant commissioner, for the readiness and urbanity with which he offered and gave all explanation req Ull ed hy the meeting. (22) That the meeting shall be adjourned and that the future meetings of the Board be fixed for Wednesdays in "each week at 11 o'clock. — (Signed) John Jojme-. Chairman.

LLANDOVERY PETTY SESSIONS. I{ The fortnightly se-sionx were held at the Town Hall on Friday last, the ma-rstr *d: present being the Mayor (Mr. T. Robei ts, in the chair), Mr. C. P. Lewis, Llandingat; and Mr. James Rees (Talgarth). P.S. Deans charged Daniel !Javie<. tll" biiidloid of the White Swan Inn. with r selling intoxicating liquors to a drunken per- son on the 27th ult. Supt. Evai-s conducted the case for the prosecution, and the defend- ant was represented by Mr T. Phillip*, so- licitor. Llandovery.—P.S. Den;< stated that on the 27th ult., at 5.20 p. ln1.. he visited tlie White Swan. He found a man named Da.v.d Thomas in thekitchen drunk witha. glass of beer on the table in front of him. Heasked the man if the ghos was his. and he siid. "Yes." .He then asked the ladhidy if she had served the, man with the beer. She said "Ye* what about, it r" itr;E"" npiied the man was drunk find sicinid not have been supplied. The landlady then said that she did not notice he was drunk. Witness the told her that lie bad been refused drink in other public houses, and had no light to be on the premises in that state The man then went out, and was assisted into a trap, and driven home.—Cross-examined bv Mr. Phillips The first time he saw th" landlord was when they got out of the house to the road'. There were, he thought,four men on the premises. He did not i-ei Thomas drink- ing beer. 'Ihomas was staggering drunk.—. For the defence, Thin. Davies the landlord, was called, and stated that on the 27th Feb. Thomas and others called at his house. Wit- ness had a glass of beer. Thomas asked him to put the horse in the trap. His wife was! then in the back kitchen. He went out for the horse, and met the police sergeant. Wit- ness did not serve Thomas at all. who was only in the house about five minutes alto- gether.—Crosa examined' by Supt. Evans: He could not say- Thomas wis drunk or sober. He was certainly- not incapible. The gla-s on the table belonged to witse-s, and had been on the tahle sometime. lie never heard Thomas ask for drink. The other glasses on the table belonged to people who had gone out. The man was not assisted into the trap. Sergt. Deans said an untruth in that respect. —Airs. Hannah Davies deposed that on the day in question Sergt. Deans passed tier on the step and entered the kitchen. She fol- lowed him into the ioom. He went up to the two men (Thomas and Jones) and said that they had both been turned out of other public-houses, and asked for their names. W itness said that they were only waiting for the trap. and that her husband was then putting the horse in. She did not serve them with anything. Sergt. Dears did not ask her about supplying beer. and she never told hun that she had done so. Thomas never asked for any intoxicating liqvor.—Crows-ex- amined by Superintendent Evans It is an untruth for the sergeant testate that she admitted serving the man with beer He was also s'aying an untruth when he stated that the man was served with beer. The man was not too drunk to be served, and if he had asked for something she would have served him. as b.e was a customer.—Corrobor- ative evidence was adduced by Mrs. Lewis, Cefncced; Mrs. Elizabeth Prythereh, lhr- Vady; and Wm. Davies Cerncrug, as to the man Thorn; not having been served with beer.—The Bench, after a brief consultation, dismissed the case for want of ccrroborative evidence, a decision which was greeted with applause. Mr. John \YilJi,llll". Ti!penLe. aho ad- judicated in the following cases :— P.S. Deans charged David Thomas, a Breconshire farmer, with being drunk on li- censed' premises on Feb. 27th.—A fine of 2s. 6d. and costs was imposed. P C. D. Davies charged John Harries, of Cwmtoe, with driving a horse and tray with- out liguus.—Defendant admitted the offence, and was fined ls. and costs. Inspector Buckingham summoned William Ihomas ,of Cilycwm, with travelling on the London and North Western Railway without j a ticket,—Defendant pleaded guilty" and was fined 5s. and costs. In default, he was com- i mitted to Carmarthen Prison for 14 days. P.C. Dd. Davies summoned John Lewis, of Lhvyn, with being drunk and disorderly at the ploughing match on the 4th inst-.—Mr. T. Pinllips. solicitor, defended.—Complainant stated that he saw the defendant on the ploughingfieJcl very drunk and disorderly. and making use of disgusting language.—John Bevan. a water bailiff, corroborated.—-For the defence, contradictory evidence wais given by the defendant, and John Stephens, a ser- vant at Llwyn, both of whom swore that the defendant was quite sober.—The magistrates, however, inflicted a penalty of 2s. 6d. and oosts.—-This being a county case, the chair was filled by Aid. C. P. Lewis. LLANDOVERY v. SWANSEA WANDERERS. This return fixture was played at Swansea on Saturday afternoon last, and created some excitement and anxiety on the part of the Llandoverians, who feared lest their precious record might be broken. Luckily- a strong team was available, and who left by the. two o'clock train, accompanied by "Scribbler." The journey down was a most enjoyable one, thanks to the never ceasing and irrepressible witticisms of a certain prominent member of the team. Arriving at- Mumbles about 3.30, the dark clouds dispersed, and the rain ceased not to appear again, until the game had ter- minated. The "bully-off" took place at four o'clock, before a handful of spectators. The Wanderers were strongly represented, mem- hers of the Corinthians and Celtic being amongst the players. The Llandoverians went off with a bang, and made a sharp on- slaught on the borne goal. For the first 20 minutes they practically hemmed the Wan- derers in their own quarters, but well directed shots from Watkins, Ingram and Williams, just missed the posts by inches. Ultimately their efforts were rewarded. Fro^i>a corner Harry Watkins. with a terrific shot, drew first blood. Iniu.-ed with this success, the visitors again got inside the circle, and for an infringement of the rules, a penalty bully was granted Llandovery. Harry Watkins secured finally and coolly shot the ball be- tween the uprights. The homesters for the first time now got inside the Llandovery twenty-rive, and the right winger, from the verge "of the circle, just missed scoring by inches. lLdf-time was then called, with Llandovery leading by two goals to nil. On the restart, the Llandoverians were con- tinually on the aggressive. They seemed ir- resistible, and jt, was wonderful with what 1 accuracy they secured the ball on such a ground, which was quite i. quagmire. Ex- 1 cedent combination a.nd inter passing resulted in. tour additional goals being scored by Harry Walking A. Ingram i2), and E. Came Wil- liiiHiis. The homesters could do nothing but endeavour to keep down the score, and the tussle endede in an easy win for the Llan- doverians by six goals to nil. COMMENTS ON S HE GAME. The score is ajair indication of the day's play, In every department the visitors were superior, „;id attacked almost throughout the game, in 11 t. any aggressive work by the homesters was- easily repulsed. For L'an- dovery S H. Price, in goal played a sound game, ;.nn pped a couple r)1 well-timed .-Lltt" mill" bf-st style. Edgar Williams (the skippt-r) gave a. brilliant exhibition at full b.rk. His deface was, superb. The halve, weie continually kept going by him. Edgar Evans was uiso a capable emfrer.but his dis pla-^during the initial half was the better. lhe halves, .Hoar?, Jenkins, and James, com- bined prettily. Hoare went through a lot of woik creditably. Jenkvn* had very- little to j oo. out w.a- always in the fore when required, j Jama-.s mm r.ce ,a-iiki hardly Ira improved upon. Ihe forwards can hanilv be indivi- du di/f-.l. The quintette played finely, and ■eor>, :epeaieody conspicuous. Tiie combina- lion wa-- f>ri]!i.;nt, ami there seemed to be a complete under-landing among-t them. The inter pacing w; a, treat to wdtne-s. Harry Watkins was cert milv the shining light, and scored a trio of beads hiime!f. the first one being notched from a lightning shot which no custodian ("mid possibly stop. Tk. other four seemed on a. par. and sutliae it for me to state therefore toat.their all-round display wars a credit to themselves .and the club Vvhieh they Ienresentde. On reaching the head-quaiters (Bay's View Hotel), a Swan- seaite queried as to the result of the game. Replied a Lia.ndoverian "We won by six g .'ais.' "W here have you came fr(nn?" "L'.ae.Ciovei'y, was the response. "Oh, that aa eount for it." said the Swanseaite, who •eemmgiv had heard of the club's display dar.og the ^cacon.—("Scribbler.") The general annual meeting in connection with the Lbndoverv Town Cricket Club wa", held at the King's Head Hotel on Friday afternoon in last, week. Mr. E. Milner Jones, Yelindre. presiding in the absence of Mr. W7. P. Jeffreys, the preident of the club. Mr. C. P. Lewis. Llandingiit. w>s unanimously- elected captain; Mr. D. T. M. Jones, secre- tary. and' Mr. D. Edgar Williams, treasurer. List year's president and vieepresidents were re-sppointed. and likewise the committee, with the addition of Mr. E. C. G. Jones, Nantrhogfan, and Mr. L. C. Powis, the Col- lege. The treasurer's accounts showed that the deficit of j370 at the commencement of last season had now been reduced to £12. The record in games for the past season wa.s an enviable one. only one match being lost Fixtures hive already been arra.nged with Swansea. Llar.elly, Builth. and other well- known teams, and w° trust the present season will, at l^ast. be as equally .successful as the one of 1902. St. David's Day- was commemorated in Seattle. Washington, with a grand evening, concert, held under the auspices of the Cvm- rodorion Society of Washington. The Or- ganising secretary- was Mr Joseph E. Thomas, an old Llandovery- boy. Mr. Thomas is also financial secretary to the Plymouth Congre- gational Church at Seattle. All his old friends arc pleased to hear that he holds such a prominent position in the town. e regret to record the death of Mr. Tom Phillips, the town crier and billposter of the borough, which occurred on Friday morning last. The deceased had been complaining for some time past. He visited the North Wes- tern Hotel on Thursday evening, and feeling unwell, was put to bed. and notwithstanding every attention, died on the following morn- ing. His genial figure wi)] be missed in the town, where he was highly lespeeted. The interment to: k place at Llandingat on Monday hist, and a large number attended the funeral. Those interested in the doings of the hockey club will regret to learn that Mr A. Ho.ir'e contemplates leaving the town this week for Monmouth. He has performed yeoman ser- vice- for his club during the season, and his loss will be keenly- felt. The vacancy will be hard to fill. We wish him every success in his new sphere, of labour.

BURRY PORT NEWS. On Sunday last the Rev. Hopkin, Mydrym, preached at Tabernacle Church to lar;"e con- greations. ° Mr. W. Yorath Davies has been commis- sionecl by the owners of the "Graphic" to take photos of Pembrey House. Glyn Abbey, and Court Farm, and also photos of the monks who have lately- come to Pembrey. Mr. Davies has been fortunate in getting excel- lent photos. On Sunday last, at a full meeting of mem- bers of Bethel Methodist Church. Pembrey, it was unanimously decided to invite Mr. Howell Davies. who is at present a, student at lrevecca College, to become pastor of and take charge of the church. It is said that the cliuicn at Barry- are also desirous of en- gaging Mr. Davies, also, who has a good re- putation. On Wednesday evening a rehearsal of the children s choir was held at Jerusalem in con- -nection with the forthcoming gvmanfa of Zio-n. Carmel and Jerusalem Churches, which will be held on May ord. Mr. Frank King, conducted on Wednesday. All the hymns went with a hwyl." The cymanf aconductor will be Mr. D. W. Lewis, F.T.S.C., Brvn- amman. On Sunday last Mass was celebrated at Pembrey House by the Benedectine monks installed by Lord Ashburnham at his house. The service on Sunday was attended by some of the leading church people of Burry Port. Father Carpenter said that he was pleased to see so many present, and complained that the previous week a- number of young men had been very noisy during the service. It is to be hoped this discreditable discourtesy will cease in future. The death of a well-known inhabitant, in the person of Mr. Dd. Roberts, of Wood- brook-terrace, took place on Saturday morning last after a comparatively short illness. Mr. Roberts was the greater part of his life in the employ of Messrs. Elliotts Metal Co., Ltd.. at Pembrey Copper Works. He was a faithful member of Jerusalem Chapel and was one of the older deacons of the church. His mortal remains were laid to rest in the burial ground of Jerusalem onT uesday after- noon. and a large number came together to pay the deceased their last tribute of respect. The Revs. J. Rogers and J. H. Rees offici- ated, and referred in touching tones to his excellence and the loss to the church of such a faithful and diligent worker. He leaves a widow and several children. On Saturday everustg the Parish Hall, Burry Port, was filled with a very fashionable audience, as Mr. Powell Thomas, the well- known lecturer, musician, and elocutionist, of the Royal Albert Hall and Crystal and Alexandra. Palaces, London, had been en- gaged by the English Congregational Church to give his refined entertainment of elevating songs, humorous, pathetic and descriptive recitals, with favourite selections of Welsh. English, Scotch and Irish melodies. The chair wa staken by the Rev. D. Wallis Evans, in the absence of Mr. W. Howell. The con- cert was a giand success, musically and finan- dally, and Mr. Thoma.s Davie's and Mr. Phillro Eynon, the two secretaries, are to be heartily congratulated on its success. The stage was beautifully decorated by Mrs. E. J. Bowen, Misses Folland, Miss Nellie Rowe. and Miss Nicholson, while Miss Grimths kindly lent palms to decorate tae plaform. Miss Mary Jones, the lecturer of the Car- marthen County Council, terminated her fortnight's engagement at Burry Port on Friday last. The classes have been well attended throughout; in fact. the room where the classes were held was too small to ac- commodate all the ladies who attended. On Friday evening, the Hey. J. H. Rees. C.C., Mr. Tom Wiikins, C.C., Mr. John Wilkins, Mr. Ed. Evans, Mr. Thos. Williams and Mr. W. Howell were present. Mr. John Wilkins proposed a vote of thanks to Miss Jones for her very instructive lectures; Mr. Ed. Evans seconded, and Mr. Tom Wilkins support,ed, The Rev. J. H. Rees moved a vote of thanks to the ladies who formed the committee who carried out their duties so well, viz., Miss Gwen Howell (sec.), Mrs. Dr. Williams (treas.), and Mrs. A. A. Lewis. Mrs. E. J. Bowen. Mrs. A. Morgan. Ml's T. Griffiths. Miss Hammond and lonidies. The mem- bers of the Parish Council deserve every praise for bringing such a very interesting class to the place.

Burry Port Compensation Case. At tlm Lla.r.elly County Court on Monday a claim for compensation wa.s made by John Erancus, Burry Port, for compensation against the Elliott Metal Co., Burry Port. in res jtct of the loss of his son, who was killed on "ile railway at Burry Port. in October last vv-hdst foilowino* his occupation as a shunter, —Mr. D. R. Edmunds appaa.rsd for applicant, ami Mr. Taylor. Dudley, represented the com- pany. —John Francis deposed that his f-xm t amed 9s. a week. Witness was a pensioned postman, and received 7s. 3d. a week. He was th- G.W.R. carrier ;:t Buriy Port.— Joseoh Williams, eugina er in the employ of tiie Metal Company, stated that the deceased '-s a:iL under a truck whilst in motion, against tir: instructions of the company. Several other witnesses were allied. For the defer.cc- iL was set up that Francis met with his death through negligence. and that the Elliott Metal Co. were therefore not liable.—His Honour found for the defendants.

MANCRDILO. Nos Sul diweddaf yn St. Paul, Caledfnleh, tiaddodorid preg-efch anglahlol j'r divvedonr Mr. Evan Griffiths, Glardarydan, sran y Parch E. Thompson Jenkyns. Yr oedil buwer o g-yfeiilion yr ymadawedig yn breseuol, ynhyd a'r galarwyr. Mae Eisteddfod Ownicarllwyd yn mvsg y petbau a fu erliyn liyn. Gwaned elw da o'r oyfarfod, yr hyn fydd yn myned at drenlinu yr Ysgol Sul. Cafwydamryw douau ?nn y gramo- phone yn ystod y cyfarfod. ondyroedd pi lais dipyn yn gryglyd gau ei fod wedi cael anwyd yn ei geg. Cynhaliwyd yr ymdrechfa blugi (hedging mateh), Halfway, yr wyihnos ddivyeddaf. pryd y cypiwyd v wobr ffaenif gan John Evans, Onenlas, Bethlem Beirniadwyd gan Mri. Henry Davies, Cefnparc. a Thomas Thomas, Penybank, Manordeilo. Bwriedir cynal Eisteddfod yn Llargarlog, Nos Wener y Groglith ar ol turn out" y Rechabiaid, ac y mae y si ar led y bydd Uu mawr yn cystadlu ar waharol bethm.

Sir George Newnes. Mr. Brynmor Jones. Air. Lloyd Morgan, Mr. Alfred Davies, and General Laurie voted in favour of Mr. Austin i'aylor's Church Discipline Bill.

SWANSEA POLICE COURT Friday. Before Messrs. W. Law and J. W'lii:■• NEATH DELIVERY. Alfred and William F. Cuirmings, two Bristol seamen, -,vrie charged with stealing, two shirts and another garment, value 12s., the property of Margaret Bumpster. Alfred Curnmmgs wa.s also charged with stealing a pair of boots from 68. Strand, the propartv of Richard Vow, Sergeant Lewis received both prisoners and art ides from the Xeath Police. They were remanded till Saturday. NON COMPREHENJJO. John Syoherd and August Wyrtevee. two Russian seamen, were charged with wilfully breaking a glass door in the Centre Hotel and' of ing 4s. 6d. damage. They were also charged TI ith being drunk and disorderly in Pier-street. These cases were remanded till to-monow, because a Russian. interpreter cot.Id not be obtained. LIGHT AS AIR. "William John Morris, fireman. 3, MiLchel's- row. was fined 10s. or seven clays for drunk- enness in Grove-street; and Margaret Coffin, no fixed, 10s., for riotous behaviour in Winl- street.

Saturday. NOTHING NEW. Surah Evans, widow, 14, Tontine-street, was fined 5s. or five days for drunkenness in Neath-road, Landore. RUSSIANS DISCHARGED. Charges of drunk and disorderly and break- ing it glass door in the Centre Hotel, Somer- set-place, brought against two Russian Fins, John W. A. Syoberd and August Wystcra, were withdrawn, on their promising to pay the amount of damage and costs. BRISTOL SEAMEN IN TROUBLE. Alfred Cummings and William F. Ctim- mings, Bristol seamen, were charged with stealing two shirts and a pair of drawers, value 12s., the property of Margaret Bump- ster, of the Strand. Alfred Cummings wa? also charged with stealing a pair of boots 1..> longing to Robert Daw. The clothes had been removed from a clothes line.—Detective- Sergeant Lewis said he received prisoners from the Neath Police on Thursday. When charged one of the defendants denied the of- fence; the other said nothing—They now- pleaded guilty, but urged they had dun t when under the influence of" drink.—Cum- mings, who had a previous conviction against 1 im, was sent to prison for a month Wm. F. Cummings for a fortnight only.—Freder- ick Cummings was afterwards re-called, and given the alternative of paying a flue of 20s. inclusive. INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL ARREARS. George Sheldon, Orumlin Stnd, and Ed- war I Simons, Charles Street, vvete ordtted to pay up industrial school arrears due from them. William Pugh, dock labourer, had a judg- ment summons against him. for the amount of jj2 9s. His wife answered the charge, say- ing her husband was looking for work, but couldn't find any, and that last week all their furniture bad been sold up. The was ad- journed for a fortnight.

Monday, ABUSIVE LANGUAGE. David Bevan, boarding-house keeper. Pier- street, was fined 10s. for making use of abu- sive language.—William Morgan, pugilist, 10. New Orchard-street, was similarly charo-edi and fined.. ° BOYS IN STREETS AT NIGHT. A man named Burke, of 1, Greyhound- street, was fined 5s. for permitting his child, under the age of six- teen years, to sell newspapers at 10.40 p.m.— A summons against Wm. Wheatley, 56, Caebricks-road, was adjourned for a week in order that defendant might produce a certifi- cate of the boy's age.—William Mainwaring, 3, Dolphin-court, and W. Jones, Marsden- street, were each fined 5s. for a similar offence. PHOTOGRAPHER FINED FOR ASSAULT Somervilfe Skeates. photographer. 4. Cross- road. Cwmbwrla. wa.s summoned for assault- ing Maigaiet Deacon. lucre was a cross- summons. — The magistrates Hned Skeates 20s. or 14 days. and dismissed the case against Deacon. ADJOURNED. A summons for keeping a brothel, brought against Ann Edwards, widow, 65, Strand, was adjourned for a week. WITHOUT LIGHTS. A charge of driving without lights in Bridge-street. St. Thomas, brought against Harry Morris, cab-driver, 3. Rutland-street, was adjourned for a week. T DANYGRAIG SCHOOL. q, i pupil teacher, Danygraig School. Mas summoned for assaulting Edgar Christopher Mayne (13), and Chas. Albert Mayne (14), on leb. 27.—A.« Mr. Geo. Isaacs, who prosecuted, was away at the Assizes, the case was adjourned for a fortnight. CRANE-DRIVER'S CASE. The case of Wm. Norman. 8, Bethesda- street, crane-driver, summoned for assaulting his wife, dare, was adjourned. DRUNKENNESS. The following were tined for drunkenness —James Hanis. labourer, Blackpill (fifth, offence), fined 20s. or 14 days.—Benjamin Jones, labourer, no fixed (12th offence), fined 20s. or 14 days.—John Michael Jones, collier, Cwmavon Daniel Johnson, seaman, 5, Fabian-street; and Frederick Parsons, t'J.h hawker, 5.0. erald-street.

Tuesday. ABUSIVE LANGUAGE. Maiy Ann Vaughan. married, 31, Prince^s- i ov\. was tined 10s. or seven days for using abu-ivc language to Ann Williams. SULLIVAN'S PONY. W m. James Sullivan, sweep, 8, Bethesda- sfivet. was fined 10s. or seven day" for work- ing a horse in an limit state. c ROYAL ARMY OF .MARTYRS. Sunday tiaders Mere fined:—David Towp, 2, Neath-road Job:: Powe and another, 27, College-street Elizabeth finT. Alexandra- buildings; Kate Freedman. HlgthMCtt; D. Martin, tobacconist. Heathnek&treet; Sam- t.d l'1';1\C'( l1r. 77. :t. HeL,.n'J'i.<id: Cha."leo Hunt. 4, Btulais-( rcscant and W. G. Cam- cu n, 77, St. Helen s-road—5s. and costs cach time DRUNK. Ior drunkenness these Mere lined: Fran< is- Davies, labourer. 1. Port Teni:ant-cuv;rt; Charles Gray, foreman, nonxed; Joseph Sweeney, labourer. 4. Hopkin') "W Henry Daniels, labourer. 15. Mar.-han-tre; Win. Oarioil, labouier, 59. Gra;g-;t ;:avc; J. Gough, 11, Lhiiigyfetfaek-str. et Ed«:ud Thomas, coal trimmer. 10. L'oweil-* i.rc-ei .od Robert Walters, Morris-sirvet. I'lonast e:. A charge against Hannah Price (married:, 2. College-row. "1": dismissed. The -woman, complained that all officer in ;;Lhin cj0fchts had treated her with, undue roughness.

Wednesday. Before Messrs Wh Waiters a.nd Dr. Joseph: Davies. ST. PATRICK'S DAY. W nliuiu Saunders, hawker, Aberavoii. an Irishman, WHO ,si:d lie had only just com in from Aberavoii, was found drunk under Wind- street Bridge by P.C. Loyd on Tuesday e- n- ing. He was cautioneli and discharged.—- Maiy Daley, widow, Brook-stia et. drunk on iueociay evening in Castle-street, wa.s also cautioned and discharged.—Ann (^nick (29), mairied, 2, Crabbes-eourt, Mas tined 7s. 6d. or five days. INDECENCY. Sophia Johnson (30), 79, Strand, and Jchif Stephenson, engineer, of the s.s. Appola^ were charged with indecency in the Strand OIl Tuesday night. The woman, an old offender, was lined lis. or a month; the man 20: or 14 da vs. IN THE DARK. For driving without lights in Bridg 'u* a, St. Thomas. Harry Morris, cabdriv; r. 3. Rutland-street, was fined 5s. or three ,j,.Vv SENT TO A KEFORiMiATORY.' Twob!jys.JohnAspill(12).15.J.ia;.gyfcl- acli-street, and Josepn Lewis (15). 33, Jones- street, were charged on remand wit], stealing two flannel shirts, value 5s.. from outside 32. Neath-road, Hafod., the property of Walter Lee. on March 10th. Evidence had been given at the previous hearing that. the boys w me seen to remove the shirts. They now "pleaded guilty. Aspill Mas dealt with, under the First Offenders' Act; Joseph Lewis sent to a..e- fiormatory for five years.