The Cambrian

SWANSEA DISTRICT. A small fire was discovered burning in a private house in Forgefield terrace, Xorton, Mumbles, belonging to Mr. Thomas Watkins, cn Friday, afternoon. The damage done v/as slight. Curtains in one of the rooms became ignited through, it is alleged, a child pitying with the fire. A few buckets of water suf- ficed to put out the flames. In a. case at Poretarduwe Police-court, on Friday, in w'ihicli David Morris, daubier, was funimoned for persistent cruelty to lÙ wife, JkCargaret, Mr. C. B. Jenkins, the prose-ctating solicitor, said that an arrangement had been come to with the consent of the defending solicitor, Mr. Edward Powell, defendant agreeing to a sepawiticn order, and to pay 10s. weekly. At Aberavon on Friday; Wm. George Coles, ex-Sergeant in the Pembrokeshire Yeomanry, was charged with stealing a cheque for £3 5rs., from his employer, Mr. Dd. Daviet, of the Great Western Hole!, Aberg-wynfi. Prisoner was in receipt of a pension as the result of an accident sustained duiing the South African war. He wis sent to post a letter containing the cheque. He did not return, and was arrested later in Cardiff. He was now remanded until Mon- day. At Pontardawe Police-court, on Friday, Herbert Lloyd, chairman, addressing Inspec- tor Stanfidd; said that complaints h id rood;:«1 the imsirrtrates of Sunday trading in the dis- trict. Tims was becoming a very serious offence, and doing infinite harm to the 'uriger population. The Bench thought thpfc iringent measures should be taken to ascer- tain the names of the offenders, which were perfectly well known. It was time a stop was put to this. An interesting presentation took place at the GWTIl Arm*, Swansea Valley, the reci- pient being Mr. Adam Adamsi, the chef 01 Craig-y-Nos Cli;tle, who has left that estab- lishment after eleven years' pernce. J he presentations, which consisted cf an illumin- ated add-ese, tearing upwards of 200 sub- scribers' names, and a purse of gold, were tnade bv Mr Hibbert, an old servant and head gardener of Craig-y-Nos, and Mr. Mor- gans, Tymawr. Suiiaible sp^ocb-es "were made, and a smoking concert followed. The final debate on the fiscal question was held at Clydach Public Institution jn Thursday evening, Councillor G. Daviers pre- siding. Tho speakers were Councillor L. Lloyd, Messrs. Arthur Davies, Arthur Jones, Albert Harding, W Walters, James Thomas, John Watkins, Ivor Williams, and others. The vote showed ten for the need of ■fiscal reform and nineteen against. At the close it was announced that Councillor D. Davies (editor, "Dailv Post"), Mr. Arthur Gilbertson, and Mr. Littlejohns will deliver addresses on the same subject later on. English Congregational Church. Peniel Green. Llansamlet, held its annual concert cn Thursday evening. Rev. Picton Jones presided. An operetta performed was "Prairie Life." The conductor, Mr. John lUcItards, deserves prv.ise for the finished manner in which the church choir rendered the piece. Chief character,were enJvred by Madame (irenfell Court, of Swansea I Messrs. John Richards. (iwilym Thomas, D. Peddoe, J. W. Boddicombe and C. Thomas. The action songs given by the juveniles were provocative of much mirih. Miss Ethei Owen accompanied. Mr. John Jenkins play- ed cornet solos. An instructive and interesting m-:et'ng under the auspices of the neighbouring Priin rose League, of which the Hon. Miss Gw* n ll'an Rice is the local secretary, was he.U at Trapp National Schoolroom, Llandilo. A political speech was given in the re-rnincuhf by Mr. William Griffiths, of Ferndfcile, who dwelt chiefly on the Education Act, and ex plained some of tihe most. important points connoted with Mr. Cliamiberlain s proposals now before the country. Mr. TabetisaH a London Society entertainer, also gave some clever sleight of hiind feats, and delighted th1 audienoe with his quaint ventriloquist sketches. The ch(ur was ably filled by Mr DuBuison, Glynhir. I A meeting of the County Schools sub-com mittee was held at Ystradgvnlais on Thurs- day, Rev. W. M. Morgan presiding. The report of tlie county surveyor was deferred for a replly from the county authority as LO -whether the parishes concerned or the county are to bear the expense of carrying out the repairs, etc., suggested. The statements f accounts passed included one from the at- tendance officer of Glyntawe for salary and another from the same person for coal, sup- plied to Glyntawe School. It transpired he had been appointed one of the school man- agers for thalFdistrict. The committee con- sidered that he had thereby disqualified him- self from being attendance officer, and that hiii supplying the coal was an irregularity. 'News has just come to lia.nd of a .cerioi;s poaching affray which tAcok place, at a late hour on Tuesday nig'ht, on the Glanbran Es- tate, iie»i.r Birchgivve, of Mr. J. E. Moore Gwyn, Dutfryn, Xeaith. It seemed tliiiat a iramber of poachers had set three nets, one about 100 feet long, and the other two. 60 feet, for tihe purpo* of catching rabb'ts, vhen Mr. Hinksman, the gamekeeper of the estate, observed them. He endeavoured to effect a capture, but gt entangled in the nets, and the posters got off. though not be- fore severely handling ilr. Hinksnfwn, who ■was knocked aibout tine head and face with sticks. Up to the present no aroest has been made, but the police of the district are verv active, and are sanguine of bringing Mr. itinksmAnR a^isaa!Unts to justice. The keeper is now able to get about. Th<e pGùChers left six dead nubbitts on the ground when they made utf, as well as the three nets. The niontlJy meeting of the District Coun- cil was held on Thursday, at Ystradgvnlais, Mr. M. Plice presiding.—A deputation (Pev. Morgan and Coun. Owen Powell) appeared to make an application on behalf of the School Managers for an extension of water to the new schools at Ynyseedwyn. The Council was of the opinion that the expense should iiw borne by the county authority, and a reso- lution to that effect was carr'ed.—Another application wis made by the School Managers that a wall be built alongside the river to the new Odd-street Schools for the safety of child- ren attending tliat school. It was decided to erect a fence of board.—It was agreed that the Local Government Board be noticed that the Council desired to see sets of bye-laws for the regulations of lodging houses, new streets iind buildings, clearing of refuse, and slaugh- ter houses.—It was decided to lay large chain- age pipes instead of those now at Smithfield. A charity concert was held at the Odd- fellows' Hall, Mumb'Jes on Friday, when the Royji Humane Society's certificates were pre- sented to Messrs. Howen and .John Webboin, the former for saving two lives at Langland Bay. and the latter for gallantry at Bracelet. Mrs. J. Aeron Thomas, who attended in the absence of the member for Gower, also presented Privates W. J. Grove and E. Press- dee with c'asps from the Natal Government, and t-.e Kings mortals, in recognition of their services as ambulance men in the late war. The Chairman (Mr. Fre 1 Beer), said he had received a letter from the Rev. Chal'oner L nd.say, Hafod (whose son Mr. W. Houel had rescued from drowning), expressing re- gret that he was not able to be present to mak' the acquaintance of so courageous a man. A capital must-al programme was gone through by the Misses M. Jenkins, Mansd- ton C. Robinson, D. Knight. M". Robert Hughes. and a glee party under the leader- sh p of Mr. Jabez Daniel. Henry Smith, an Ystalyfera labourer, was sumnioneJ by Lydia, his wife, at Pontardawe l'olil e Court, on Friday, for "persistent cruelty. She said she left her husband because he abased her. Th" illtreat.nent had, she said Iteen continued for four months. Her principal witness, it was discovered, had been unable to attend through illness, and Mr. Herbert Lloyd remarked it would be [ UI1fair to go on wita the case. Mr. Thompson suggested that the Chairman mi,Tht give them advice, which would bring about a settlement. Mr. Llovd concurred, and told the parties life was before them, and it was entirely in life was before them, and it was entirely in their hands to decide whether it should be pleasant, or a hell on earth "You I, list make allowances for each other, if you wish to live as liippilv as possible." The woman said she was afraid of her hus- band, but the case was adjourned for a month, in hopes.

Sabbatarian Slee Still Obstinate. William Slee, a stone-breaker, Mumbles, was summoned at Swansea on Saturday for rot sending his child Violet to school. He did not appear. The Attendance Officer s'id the girl had not been in school since lust Christmas. Slee had been before tliat Court four times: in February lie was fined 2s. 6d. in March. 5s. in July, an attendance order was made in September a fine cf 7s. 6d. inflicted. Slee hid also undergone two terms of imprison- in d ment. Still he would not send his children to school. Mr. W. Walters What is this man? Officer A stone bre 'k r—nc's lke.1 in prison twice. Clerk: Peculiar views? # Officer Yes. sir 1-e calls himself a Seventh Dav Sabbatarian, and doesn't believe in send- ing his children to mix with worldly children, Mr. A. H. Tiroma.s He objects to Mumbles children he wouldn't object to Llansamlet children. (Laughter.) The officer was too polite to reply. Mr. W. Walters, pronouncing judgment Well, you see, he's been before the Cot.it several times the last fine was 7s. 6d. In these cases we increase the fine. He must pay 10s.

Pontardawe Police Court. Before Messrs. Herbert Lloyd, G. Smith, H. N. Miers, E. Benthall, and G. Griffiths. NEW YEARS EVE. An hour's extension woi granted to Mr- John Jenkins. "Mount Pleasant" publdc-honee, Gwaun-cae-Gurwen. for a. Hearts of Oak din- ner on New Year's Eve. HOW CREAM WAS SKIMMED. Charles Cream, haulier, Swansea, for driv- ing a oart belonging to E. Gregory, Swansea, wa<s fined 13. and cogts for leaving his horse unattended oute-ide a shop in Gwaun-cae-Gur- weIll. THE DRINK T.IST.—PLAIN. Daniel Thomae, shoemaker, Pontardawe, ICe. inclusive; J. Macnamara, labourer, Pon- tardawe, ICe.; J. Griffiths, labourer, Pontar- dawe. 8s.; W. Griffith's, collier, Alltwen. 8- W. Joshua, collier, ClycLach, aa.; David John, Cwmgorse. 8s.; J. A. Woods, Clydach, l(B.; collier. Clydach, Sat.; D. W, Thomas, copier. 10s.; William Punt.an. collier, Yetradgymlads, ] 10a.; J. Jones, collier, Gwau'n-cae-Gurwen, 309. DRINK LIST.—EMBROIDERED. Willliaim Rees, doubler, Alltwen, against 1 whom tJhere were two charg-es, being an old 1 ofFender, was sentenced to two terms of 14 1 and 7 day,. hard labour without the option.— Elizabeth Evans, married. Ailtwen, another 1 old offender, well known, was called upon to find two surettiea for good behaviour, or in default go to prison for a month. DOGS. DONKEY, AND PUGILISTS. For keeping a dog wit-ho-ut a licence, Thos. Bowen, Cilybebyll, was fined as.; for allowing a donkey to stray, a,nd "eat all the c-abbagets in the district," J. Morgan, collier .Trebanoe- 5-. and costs.—Lewis Davies. Alltwen, and John Rees, Pontardawe, found fighting in the street by a policeman, were bound over to keep the peace. FIRST FRUITS OF EDUCATION AUTHORITY. John Moeeis, labourer, Ghis; John Con- fjtable, labourer, IjLanaaml-eti. and Danieil Griffiths, labourer, Liiaraamlet. were each fined 5e. and coats for not sending their children to school. This was the first har- vest of the new Pontardawe group erf man- agers. OVER A FISH DBAL. George Pike. a. Swansea, fishmonger, was 1 summoned by Mary Morgans, for aasaulb. 1 Over a fish dead they came to high words and Pike was said to have struck Mrs. Mor- ) gans with a whip.—Amelia Harris, saiid "Amen" to Mary Morgan. £ 1 inclusive. SHIED A POP BOTTLE. W. H. Day. collier, Alltwen, whose crime ( was ehieing a pop bo-Mfle through a window at the "Butchers' Arms." was aflked to pay 5s. an-d costs.

Curious Assault Case at Pontar- dawe. 3 At Pontardtawe. on Friday, Richard Saun- ( dere, bl,ot repairer, Ysttt)]yfera, was sum- i moned by Edgar Rees. colliery proprietor, for ] assault.—Mr. Iftriry Thc'mpvon was for com- ( pla.inant.—There was a cross-6ummons. Nfr. Thompson sitated that compla.inant. was ) married to a niece of defendant's, but it was j not a family quarrel, because complainant had ( never seen defendant until the time of the a.'Bault. On Dt-icember 8th Iit^a ha<d occasion! t to take a horse to be shot! at an YsLal.yfora = blacksmiths shop. Defendant came up to ] hini and scud, "Are you a relative of mv ] wife?' CompMnanit replied, "So far as I j knt,jw I am Mrs. Saunders is my mother's r sister." "Well," said defendant, "take that c artd struck him in the right eve with his fiet. t Compkinant had a black eye'for wedts. He c receded and waved a whip in front of him to keep defendant back. But he broke through T iiis guatrd, ru«bed in a,i*d struck Rees «min. f A man named Smith interfered. Defendant 1 'became very violent, and struck him also. 'the prosecution was bro-ii-ght, Mr. Thompson said, in nv, vindictive spirit; Ms elient only wanted peace. Complainant Henry Smitli, labourer; Jos. Llewellyn, haulier, arid Theoplielus Griffiths 1 confirmed tliip; story. J For the defence it w«3 said that complainant and another main had been tantylLsj-R<r defen- dant by imitating the playing of an orcran and a taking money. 0 i Witnesses for the defence were Heniv Sex- g ton. and A. Williams, both of Ystalvfera. v Both parties were bound over to keep the f pence for six miontlvs; as was also Henrv Smith, one of Re«s' witnesses, agiii'nst whtom v there was aL-o a cisarge (not gone into) of as- r salilting Saiunders). a RESS REFUSES TO BE BOUND. Saunders was willing, but Rees hotly re- < marked: I "I object to be bound over." 1 Clerk: If not, he must, take the conse- quanioes, which will be a committal for three months. Mr. Thompson (to the magistrates) I wish you to understand, sirs, that my client is not ) noting on my advice in the course he is now talking. Mr. Lloyd (smilimg) We never for a BMm<.n,t supposed he was, Mr. Tlir nipson. Mr. Thompson (nudlifiad) Thank vou, sir. 1 Mr R^s persisted in his refusal to be t 'O-ound OV(J', and he and Henrv Smith wtre 1 t.°,_th,e oe^ls- learned clerk observ- ing that they could be set at liberty ait any ( b^TIliin? be bound ovir. U REPF.XTS TOO LATE. ''hut !^Ut" tla,ter tfK' rw-lefeint pair hougli of it, as everybody expec-ted; 'n^1 ,r the rise" miigist 1 ate.s and clerk had gone. Dr. Griffith* who lives near the court, wa" sent f j-r, but he < had gone to Uydac-h to S8e a pULent. Noth- ing was left- but to convey the coJlierv niv- prietor and his comiwnion in self-mfhdoo: mis. iortune to S^iuiset Uaol. SET FREE LN SWANSEA. They came down by the 5.22 train. An excited crowd viewed th'~ clejxi.rture. Thev were met in the uisual way by Black Marie at the Midland Station, Swansea, transported to Oystermivuth, interviewed by the gover- nor, and set free, after luiving incurred the extra expense of conveyance of themscllves and polite officer tio town. The governor has, in such a case, equal powers witl'.i a county magistrate.

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NEATH. At Neath on Friday, Thomas Young, chief engineer of the s.s. Gleswick, and Thomas Selby, fireman of the same boat, were charg- cd with smuggling 40 lottles of brandy, three bottlew of liqueur, two bottles of wine, 17 lbs. of soft tob iceo, and 24 lbs. of caven- dish, at Skewen on Thursday. The s.s. Sleswick wa.s lying at Skewen Wharf. Wm. Watham, butcher. Skewen, was charged with aiding and abutting the other i.risoners. An application was made for a remand, which the justices granted. b 1:1 being ac- cepted in the case of Watham. It was not re- fund to the others, but they remained in cus- tody owing to their sureties not being imme dwte,y forthcoming. An iinqt-est was heLd a.t Neatlh on Friday, touching the du-Ith of David Williams (29), insurance agent, Briton Ferry, whio died as the result of a bicycle accident.—Richard Mor- gan (brother-in-law), 18, Regent-street, Briton Eei ry, saw him in bed on Wednesday even- ing. and he complained of a blow in his stontadii. He said a dog ran after him when he was riding his bicycle in Windsor-Fond, Neath, and in trying to kick the dog away, 'he nn into the trap aind was injured The shaft of the trap struck him.—Daniei Mellan sa.iiI deceased was riding at a. slow rate, and in trying to avoid the dag he los.t control of tito n.10bine, ran against the trap, .ir.d the shaft struck him. The trap was gtoing in ti'ae opposite direction.—Margaret Mi still, Aber- avon, Who wa.s in the greengrocer's cart, cor- roborated.—Dr. Harry, Briton Ferry, said the postmortem disclosed a la.rge tear in the Itowels, and the intestines had been ruptured. It was a wonder the deceased could have walked at all after the accident without as- swtince.—A verdict of "Accidental death" was returned, and the driver of the vehicle was exonerated from any blame.

Si:-¿ False Pretences Charge. At Neath on Friday Supt. Menhennick ap- plied for .1 remand against David Thomas Thomas, who is charged with obtaining a truck of swedes by false pretences from Messrs. H. ai d W Sessions, Newport. Supt. Menhennick said the accused ordered the swedes, the superscription on the order form being "Henback Farm, Skewen." This was the false pretence complained of, Messrs. Sessions thinking by the superscription that the defendant was a respectable man .eally in charge of the farm, and consigned to him the truck of swedes, which in due course ar- rived at Neath Abbey, where they were claimed by the accused, who paid £3 Is. in carriage. Subsequently he had them return- ed to Xeath to Mr. Bowden to whom he sold the swedes at a price lower tlian he would have had to pay Messrs. Sessions. Mr. Menhennick concluded: In view < f the amount of correspondence which I have res- pecting the doings of the accused and the ne- cessity f >r further inquiries, I ask that he be remanded in custody for a week. P.S. Jones proved arrest of accused, who said, "I did not defraud them. The gentle- men were here with me to-day, and I gave them a note to go to Mr. Bowden to get the money." Accused, who asked for bail, was then re- manded in custody.

Neath County Police. Before Messrs. W. Leyson, J. H. R. iiitson, and Wm. Howell. OBSTRUCTING A CONSTABLE. George Morgan, labourer, Penrhiewtvn, was fined 10s. and costs for obstructing P.C. Dd. Davies, of Court Sart, when in the execution of his duty. Defendant tried to get a prisoner awav from the constable. NO LICENCE. John Richards, a Skewen collier, had to pay 7s. 6d. and costs for keeping a dog with- out a licence. CRUELTY TO A HORSE. Arthur Stokes, in the employ of Mr. T. C. Young, was summoned for working a horse when in an unfit, state, at Resolveti.—P.C. Dd. Davies said that he saw the animal belt near the Vaughan Arms. It became detached from the cart, and he. on examining it, found that it was suffering from two raw wounds, both old. on the near shoulder.-P.S, Martin corroborated.—The Chairman said it was a very bad case and imposed a fine of 40s. and costs.—Defendant: I can't pay.—The Magis- trates' Clerk Well, your master will. Send for him. ROWDYISM IN A RAILWAY CARRIAGE. John Davies, Dd. John. and Wm. Jenkins, all of Resolven, were summoned for fighting in one of the carriages of the Great Western Railway Co., between Neath and Resolven, on the night of the 21st. ult., and thus inter- fering with the comfort of the passengers.— Mr. Lewis, of Swansea, appeared to prose- cute, and Mr. A. J. Jeffreys represented John. —It was suggested by the prosecution that the men were all fighting, and that one of the passengers was so alarmed tint he pulled the communication chain and the train came to a standstill outside Aberdulais Before the guard came a woman was so frightened that she got out upon the metals and vanished.— Lister, inspector, produced the bye laws.— Mr.Jeffreys stated that his client was sober and quiet on the occasion, ■■ nd in no way responsible for the conduct of the other defen- dants. He put defend mt in the box to prove this.—The justices imposed a fine of £1 ar,d costs in each case. David Evans, William Evans, and Dlivid Lbyd, Re-n Iven. were similarly charged. The former were nned: 10s. and costs, and Lloyd £1 and costs.

BRITON FERRY NOTES. HEARD UNDER THE TOWN CLOCK. The Briton Ferry District Council have adopted the clause in the Workmen^' Dwell- ing House Act, giving them the right to ne- gotiate a loan for the puipcse of erecting workmen*' cottages, should a necessity arise for the same. Possibly there is not that scarcity of houses at Briton Ferry that there wa.s some years ago Nevertheless they are not so plentiful as to bring the rents within a reasonable figure for the workingman, es- pecially the labourer, whose wages do not exceed four or five shillings per day, and if by chance he gets a house at a reasonable rent it is not far short of being unfit for habitation. It is feared that the majority of houses I now being built at Briton Ferry aie not wlnat may be termed workmen. cottages. If in- stead of making an elaborate show of railings and casement windows the mon'y was spent in making the house more convenient ir.side, ad providing a good bath. it would be far more beneficial to the working-man than all the outside gtandeur, and'the house could be built far cheaper and at a much reduced rent. These are the essentials of a workingman's dwelling. The Council did not think proper to adopt the clauses dealing with slum areas, because it is said that we have no slums. Th s, I think, is open to doubt. Perhaps if we took the true meaning of a slum, it is not neces- sary that it should be a coutt, into which the sun never shines, or that we should have tlu3i*e a batch of drunkards who ncglect their homes and families, and live on vice. To my mind a slum would be a number of houses that are really unfit for habitation, which have not the necessary cubic area of air which is essential to good health, and takipg this view, we have a number of slums, which sllDuld: be removed. Can it be said that Simons-court or Rose Crown-court are tit places for people to dwell in without a back door to promote ventilation? Then what about the Square and Wan en Ifill.: Here you will find houses by the score with only one entrance, and no back door whatever. Can those houses be hea)thy" Further, is it not time that such that hav? been erected aoove the Arches in Lowther-street, Hunter- stieet, and Ritson-street, should not be con- demned as unfit for habitation? Yes, we have our slum areas, which may not be as bad as those are in our large towns, yet they are far too bad to be allowed to remain, and I have not mentioned l'uddler's-row, and a part of Slielone-ioad and Recent-street. West. And what of Row Fach, which is half the time under water? We need but to open our eyes to find that we have our slum areas.

PONTARDULAIS. An interesting and successful competitive I concert was held at Cupel Xewyd last Satur- day. The Rev. G. Jone.«, pastor, presided, I and the adjudicators were Mr. T. H. Joijes, l'ontaidulais (music), and Mr. William Jo. es, I Pantyglien (mi.*»cellaneous). Mr. CertJig it Williams, A.R.C.M., was accompanist. The t following were the awards :—Open recitation, Mr. Morgan Richards, Hendy; solo for girls, t Annie John, l'ontardulais; tenor solo, Mr. t Henry Griffiths, Fron Gelly; baritone solo, Mr. Tom Owen, Hendy; duet, Messrs. Tom Morris and Henry Davies, Hendy; quartette, ( Mr. D. J. Davies, Tynybonau, and friends; choral competition, only one choir entered, namely Cupel Xewyd (Mr. Eletzar Davies, conductor), and they were awarded the piiz During the evening a soio was splendidly ( rendered by that xising local soprano, Miss Maria Jones. Mr. John Richards, Swansea-road, on his retirement from the office of mills superin- tendent at the Cambria Tinplate Works, wa s presented by the employees with a substantial j ( purse of gold, as a token of good will and e esteem. Mr. Ed. Powell made an excellent (I chairman, and eulogistic speeches were given ) by Messrs. Robert Lewis, George Bolch, John J Hughes, William Thomas, 0 and others. I Hongs were given by Messrs. James 'i'honia.s-, ( \V. Rob Jones, Wm. Jones, Wm. Thomas, Ed. Edwards, and W. Davies, Mr. Richard Jones ably discharging the duties of accinn- • t panist. The purse was handed' over by Mr. Bolch, and Master John Thomas, on behalf of the cold roll boys, presented Mr. Richards with a handsome pipe. The response of the s recipient, and the usual vote" of thanks v brought to a close the very enjoyable proceed- ings. 'j A special meeting of the Llandilo Talybont >" Parish Council was held at the Boird Schools, a Pontardulais, to discus^ what attitude the i Council should take with regard to the new f t Morriston-Pontardulais railway. It was g moved by Mr. John Griffiths, seconded by Mr. j Dd. Francis1, and unanimously resolved that s the Council be neutral in the matter, and that l the Clerk write to Mr. R. R. Nelson, the J solicitor to tlKe company, that whatever the fi railway may cross public paths the Parish Council will expect them to erect bridges so as to keep the said paths opsn. Mrs. Powell, widow of the late Rev. E. Powell, Congregational minister, died rather suddenly on Monday morning last at her residence in Tynybonau. The deceased lady had been an invalid'for a long time, and much sympathy is felt with the ot,plian daughter and two .sons in their sad bereavement. Pontardulais people were grieved and sur- prised to read on Tuesday evening of the tragic death of Mr. W. T. Bevan, Aberpoth, and formerly of Alltygraban, Pontardulais. Mr. Bevan a decade or two ago was a ve'ry demise, supposed to be due to failure of the heart, will be regretted by a wide circle of prominent gentleman in the district, land his friends here.

LLANDILO. LLANDILO ARCHITECT'S GOLD MEDAL. At a meeting of the Society of Arclntccts in London on Thursday evening, Mr. Walter lhomas, of Liverpool, presiding, part of the business was the presentation of a gold medal won by Mr. W. D. Jenkins (Llandilo). The President said that he was proud to find that tho medal offered by the society was won for the first time by a countryman of his own. He (the president) was born in Pembroke- shire, and Mr. W. D. Jenkins was born in a neighbouring county. It was unusual to find it candidate who had won all the points of honour as Mr. Jenkins had done, and they should be proud of a young fellow-member who bad qualified himself with such tremen- dously high honours. Tiley all, he was sure, congratulated Mr. Jenkins on his success, and wished him long life and success. (Ap- plause.) Mr. Jenkins briefly acknowledged the presentation. He was proud of the fact that part of his education was gained at Aber- ystwyth where the president also had been educated before him. The School of Archi- tecture recently established at Aberystwyth would, he was sure, be a great boon" to pro- vincial students.—A ballot f(;r the election of new members also took place, and Mr-. W. D. Jenkins was elected.—Mr. William D. Jenkins is a son of Mr. David Jenkins, F.R.I.B.A., M.S.A., arcltitect and surveyor, Llandilo. He wa.s born at Penygroes, Llan- debie, on August 20, 1874, and commenced his education at Penygroes Board School, under Mr. Joseph Price. Subsequently lie attended the Athenaeum School, Llanellv, during the headmastership of Mr. Robert Linn. His education was completed at Christ College, Brecon, and at the University College, Aberystwyth. He received his early training in architecture with his father, and subsequently with the following gentle- men -Mr. T. P. Martin-, Swansea Messrs. J. Davies and Son, A.M.I.C.E. and M.S.A., Llanellv; :\Ir. Edwin Seward, F.R.L.B.A., Cardiff; iJr. Willis Glossop, Chesterfield (surveyor to the district council); and Mr. Frederick Hughes, Worcester. He has also taken pirt successfully in open competitions. LLANDILO CHRISTMAS SHOW. The annual Llandilo Christmas show of fat stock, poultry, dairy and green produce, etc., was lleld at Llandilo on Tuesday last in the Market Place, and was very well attended. The judges for fat stock and produce were Messrs. Dd. Davies (Newcastle Emlyn), and Simon Thomas (Railway Hotel, Ystalyfera), and the steward, Mr. R. James (Tyeanol). For dairy produce and dead and trussed poul- try, Miss Lewis (Panntantwyn Farm, Llan- gendevine), and' Dd. Thomas (Lampeter), judged, and Mrs. Jones (Cilyrvchan), was steward; and for live poultry, Mr. Geo. Rosser (Maesyrhaf, Neath), judged, and Mr. James (Rhvdvffynon), was steward. The following are the award.

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LLANDOVERY. f II] CHRISTMAS EVENTS. i g The annual Christmas show took place on II Wednesday. A capital eisteddfod will als > fl be held on Christmas Day, and reports of both events will appear in our next week's E issue. t LLANDOVERIAN IN AMERICA. In last month's issue of the "Drych," the A American organ of the Welsh people, is con- e tained an excellent photograph of Mr. Joseph I E. Thomas, an old and' well-known Llando- a yerian, who is now settled at Seattle, Wash- tj ington, where he carrias on a successful II business in real estate. He left Llandovery, e when only 17 years of age, and now holds a o high position both civic and religiously, si His success must be attributed a great deal d to "Welsh grit" and indomitable pluck and sj perseverance, and we congratulate Mr. 1, Thomas on the high sta.tus he has attained 0 in the States. '1 h DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. b P.S. Deans charged David Davies, of Coal- tl brook, with being drunk and disorderly in g the town on the 20th November last.—De- p fendant did not appear and service of sum- mons was proved by P.C. Davies.'—P.S. Deans stated that about 11.20 p.m. on the h 20th ult., he heard someone shouting in Stone- ti street. He went up in that direction, and si saw defendant drunk in the street and shout- ti ing. He told defendant to be 'quiet, and assisted him over the Bridge on his way home.—A tine of 2s. 6d. and costs was im- d. posed. ai ——— p LLANDOVERY WATER RATE. in "Fairplay" writes :—Water Clauses Act, at 1863." (26 and 27 Vict. c. 93, s. 12). h< I Allow me, through the columns of your widely circulated paper, to again draw the attention of the Llandovery Town Council to the above Act. From a report of the last meeting, it ap- pears that they are proceeding to get agnee- ments signed by all persona liable to pay extra water rate. If I am rightly informed, there are at present only about six persons piyirg this rate. There are gentlemen on the Council who are able to see to this question, and I trust they will take immediate steps to do justice in the interests of the ratepayers, and inhabitants of the borough, by carrying out the provisions of the above Act. LLANDOVERY PETTY SESSIONS. At Llandovery Petty Sessions on Friday, Edward Williams summoned James Davies, of 37, Halifax-terrace, Tynewydd,Tneherbert, for non-maintenance of hi.s mother.—A letter was read from defendant, offering to pay Is. p -r week, and enclosing a postal order for £1 on account of arrears.—The Bench agreed to the offer and granted a reasonable time to pay arrears due.—The same complainant charged David Davies, of 3 ,Pont-row, Blaen- tion, with a like offence. An order of six- pence per week was made.—The Relieving Officer summoned Benjamin Edwards, of Tir- adda, Llansadwrn, with non-maintenance of his father.—Defendant offered to pay six- pence per week, and an order accordingly was [ made.—David E. Roderick, of 1, Peterwell- terrace, Lampeter, painter, was summoned for non-maintenance of parents.—Defendant appeared and stated that he could not contri- but anything at present, as he had been ill and unable to work since last September. A medical certificate, signed by Dr. Eva,ns,; Lampeter, to that effect, was produced. He hoped to be able to resume work in April: next.—The Bench' made an order of 15. per week, to commence from April n.'xt. DEATH OF MR. GEORGE CALVERT. We have this week the unpleasant duty of chronicling the demise of one of our best respected and popular townsmen, in the per- son of Mr. George Calveit, of the Castle Hotel, who died early on Monday, after an illness of abont six months' duration. The deceased, who was a native of Lockerbi?, Dumfrieshire Scotland, was 68 years of age. He came to Llandovery in the old coaching days, and had been proprietor of the Castle Hotel for nearly a quarter of a century. He j was universally liked and esteemed, and his genial disposition, integrity of character, and his ready aid to those in necessity, had won for him a large circle of friends in and around the town. His well-known figure will be sorely missed, and the greatest sympathy is felt with Mr. and Mis. W. T. Morgan (son- in-lay and daughter), Mr. Wm. Calvert (son), and the many grandchildren and other rela- fives, in the sad and trying bereavement which has befallen them. The departed' wns a staunch Churchman. He was medically at- tended by Dr. Berryman, of this town. The funeral, a public one, took place on Thurs- day, and a full report thereof will apear in our next week's issue. PROPOSED MOTOR CAR SERVICE. At the last meeting of the Town Council the Mayor (Mr. J. Rees) stated that Mr. C. Bishop, of Cwmrythan, had been kind enough to make some exertions with a view of pro- curing an omnibus-motor service between Devvnock and Lampeter, via Llandovery. In Mr. Bishop's letter to the Mayor, it ap- peared that he had been in correspondence with the Neath and Brecon Company, the Manchester and Milford Company, and the Great Western Company, and some weeks ago had also an interview with the secretary of the last-mentioned Company upon the subject. Mr. Bishop also sent for the per- usal of the Council, a letter from the secre- tary of the Great Western Railway, in which that official stated that at present the Com- pany could not entertain the proposal, and that as the running of cars between Detvy- nock Station and' Lampeter would only touch the Great Western system at the Llandovery joint sitation, it was extremely problematical whether a service of cars over a route of 34 miles in length could be made a financial success. The Mayor remarked that he felt sure that they, as a Council, as well as him- self, felt guateful to Mr. Bishop for his efforts in the matter. COUNTY GIRLS" SCHOOL—PRIZE DISTRIBUTION. The annual distribution of prizes and en- tertainment, in connection with the County Girls' School, took place at the Drill Hall, LIandovery, on Thursday night, under the presidency of the Rev. Eben. Jones, M.A., Vicar of Llandingat. In opening the pro- ceedings, the chairman remarked that lie congratulated the school on the remarkable successes achieved' during the past year. He thought special mention should be made of the success of Miss Eleanor Martha Allen, who, for the first time, had distinguished her- seif :and the school by winning one of the County Scholarships-the Carmarthenshire Education Commitee had awarded her an exhibition of jB25 a year, and she was now a student at the University College, Cardiff. Miss Price, the headmistress, in her report, stated that the school had gained the highest marks in the County for cookery. The pupils had also done very well in English and French subjects. Mrs. Evans, of Aberyst- wyth (formerly of Henllys, Llandovery), one of the School Managing Body, prior to dis- tributing the prizes, congratulated the head- mistress and staff for the great patience and perseverance they had shown in teaching tlie pupils so many varied and difficult subjects. She assured the girls that with a good educa- tion they would succeed in any sphere in life. The prizes were then distributed by Mrs. Evans to the following pupils :—N. Allen, G. Griffiths, M. Williams, Mary Jones, Gladys Davies, M. J. Jones, Polly Jones, Annie Davies, 0. Jenkins, May Howell, Annie Price, Nelly Morgan, Mary Jones, Esther Davies, Gertiude James", and Sally Jones. A capital entertainment terminated a very successful meeting. HEADMISTRESS' REPORT. Miss Price, the headmistress, in making her report for the past year, remarked that the average number of pupils was 33. Ac- cording to the new regulations the Central Welsh Board only undertook the annual ex- amination of the honours, senior and junior stages, so the lower forms were examined by her and the staff. The Central Baud Ex- amination was a very thorough one, as the examiner would have to be satisfied in leal- ing and dictation in the different languages, and in the practical work in botJany. In the honours stage (French), the two girls did highly creditable work, and the examiner- stated that they could both write correct French, and that one of them (G. Griffiths) j. could also speak fairly well. The examiner also added that the school could be congra- tulated on the success of this pupil. (Hear, hear). The English subjects were generally good, and she was glad to say that the girls made a marked improvement in composition, as they moved up in the school. In litera- ture the upper girls studied Shakespeare's plays, whilst those in the lower forms read Scott's novels or other historical tales. All the girls took 'a. keen interest in botany, and thereby learned to appreciate the lovely in which they lived. During the summer term, Mias Willcock and the girls went on botanical excursions and found some rare specimens. In technical work the school held its own, and so far had gained the highast marks in the County for cookery. (Cheers.) She • hoped that as soon as the kitchen had been ( enlarged, the technical classes would be opened to outsiders as well, as the knowledge so gained could be put into practical use in daily life. Mrs. Withnel, a temporary in- ] "Rector, spent a day with them in March last, and thoroughly investigated the method of teaching, and the arrangement of work. The criicism proved valuable, as she (the headmistress) considered that it was more beneficial to have the weak points discovered Lhan the good ones pointed. The following girls have gained certificates during the period :— HONOURS CERTIFICATE. N. Alien passed in honours stage of the liistorv of England and Wales, French (dis- tinction), botany (distinction), and in senior subjects of mathematics and Latin with dis- tinction. JUNIOR CERTIFICAEES. Mary Jones passed in eleven subjects with listinction in scripture, English language, irithmetic, needlework and cookery. Ann e Price passed in ten subjects with distinction n scripture, arithmetic, botany, needlework, md cookery. This year the school had the ronour of winning one of the County exhibi- tions. (Cheers.) N. Allen proved to be the best girl pupil in the County, and gained the second highest marks in the honours stage of the Central Welsh Board, and the- Carmarthenshire Education Committee has awarded her an exhibiion of £ 25 a year which couia be renewed for two years! (Cheers). The staff felt pi-(*u(T of her, and it was to be hoped the present pupils would try to follow her example. She was now a- student at the University College, C'airdiff, where she is taking a coarse in science ;n pre- paration for the B.Sc. degree of Wales. An internal scholarship given on the result of the annual examination throughout the school. was won by Annie Price ,who did good work in the junior stages. External scholarships were awarded to Edith Richards, A'othvey • Sarah W illiams, Caio; and Madge Deans' Llandoverv. In conJusion, Miss Price, on behalf of the staff and pup.Is, expressed their thanks to Mrs. Owen for a beautiful croquet set, which was piesented to the school last spring, and also for one of the technical prizes; also to Aliss Evans and Miss Jonas, The Cottage, tor the other prizes for technical work—to the governors, who were always ready to give their time and attention to everything pertain nor to the good of the school." She- also desired to thank her colleagues for their loyal su-nort at all times, and also to Mr. Jones, of Alma House, who again had given then valuable help in arranging and decorat- ing the stage. (Cheers.) Mrs. Evans, of Aberystwyth (formerly of tienllvs), before distributing the prizes" re- marked that all those who had come there- to hear her make it speech would be dis- appointed, because she could not really do so. But she had not come there that even- ing to excess just a few words to them in a friendly way. She had had the pleasure of being one of the managers ever since the school had been formed, and had always, taken the greatest interest in the school. Her husband had also, prior to the misfor- tune that had overcome him, done his ut- most in getting the school established in the- neighbourhood. Therefore her long connec- tion with the school would be an excuse for her coming there that night. (Cheers) Sha- could not perhaps speak much on educational subjects, but this she could say, that no oner had more affection for the old town of Llan-, dovery and its residents than she had (Cheers.) They had all heard the school re port that evening, and she thought the first thing to do was to congratulate Miss Price- and the assistant mistresses on the great pa- tience and perseverance in teaching the mrl-». such varied and difficult subjects. (Hear" i IJ u i •nj\iard wc>I'k during the first year should be high y appreciated. Before sayimr any more, she had the sad duty to record the fact that during the last two years they had lost tvvo of their members, two beloved citi- zens of the town, in the persons of the lata Mr Jonah Watkins ,and Mr. Jones Peny- i-Vf 1 lie:r phces had been filled and well filled by persons who would help the commit- renoH Pr*Ie Wa*v" to the eport, the subjects were exceedingly diffi- this Sde7erei-? Iaree,ranSe of ground, and Every i?irf t0 nthe resuJte ^»eved. Wn a?Mhe « Ck"r?' haA1 not the abiIltJ to i hr l £ Everybody could not bo brilliant—u hmen should not try and usurp men, (Laughter.) She did not think lady doctors were wanted, and from a recent decision she feared lady lawyers were not practicable. But a great many girls could confine themselves to house duties, and make their homes comfortable. (Hear, hear). In- termediate schools were of great service, al- though a crop of lawyers and doctors coulcF not be produced. In Switzerland it was not an uncommon thing to seL, a "M.A." behind) the counter. When she looked at Miss Price., the headmistress, it reminded her of the-e- lines '-Still they gazed, still they wondered, that one small head could carry all things." f ie.d^ti'ibution then took place,, and the following is tlie prize list iJorm Mathematics and science, N. Allen; languages, G. Griffiths. Form V.- English, M. Williams; mathematics and science, Mary Jones; languages, Gladys- Davies. Form I\ .-English, M. J. Jonas; mathematics, Polly Jone*; botany, Annie Davies; languages, M. J. Jones. Form III -English, G. Jenkins French, May HowelL form II.—Class prize, M. Williams; draw- ing, Annie Price; drawing, Nellie Morgan technical work.—Mary Jones, Esther Davies and Gertrude James. Gardening: Sally Jones. Best collection of pressed wild flowers: G. Jenkins. Aid. T. Watkins, Tycerrig, said lie had great pleasure in proposing a vote of thanks to their worthy Vicar for presiding so ably. He looked upon him as an ideal chairman, fi r<>ne ^ie m06t popular and best men the Church possessed in the County of Car- marthen. (Cheers.) Alderman C. P. Lewis seconded. Dr. T. Thomas, Bailyglas, moved a, vote of thanks to MIS. Evans for coming all the way from Aberystwyth to attend that even- ing. Her speech was quite edifying. He had been told that she was contemplating returning to Llandovery. (Cheere.) I alD- told Mrs. Evans dreams every night of Llan- °\ery (laughter)—and one thing he might i my that there wa.s a ga.mboe at Bailyglas ready to bring her goods back to LIandovery. (Renewed laughter.) He also included in tha N-oto tlienames of the headmistress and staff. Alderman J. R. James, in seconding, said that as a member of the commit-tae of some years standing, the success of the school was largely and mainly due to the energy of the- lieadmjistress and staff in Carrying out the- work of the school. The committee felt tliat a certain amount of assistance from those resident in the immediate neighbourhood was, lacking. teachers in elementary schools might take the hint, and parents as well, so as to encourage and help the school along. (Cheers.) ° tion, and the evening's proceedings concluded with a programme of choruses, and plays, which were creditably sustained by tlie girls, Mns. Perkins, Tonn, Llanctovery, enter- tained the inmates at the workhouse to an excellent dinner on Monday. At Llandovery, on Friday, WTilliam John Pugh, mason, Cross-lane, was agaun charged, with bigamy. Thomas Davies, Panula-street, Mountain Ash, fa titer of Ellen Davies, whom prisoner first married, said on witness' return from camp dn 1896, prisoner told him that he had married his daughter. (Certificate of mar- riage produced.) They remained in his he-use for twelve months and subsequently lived elsewhere. Prisoner suddenly left and the last tiime he saw him was in November last when prisoner said he had travelled miles to see the "kid," meaning tihe child. In con- sequence of what he had heard, witness came to Llandovery for a warrant for prisoner's ar- rest. Anne Davies, wiife of Wm. Davies, 45, Cardiff-road, Abercynon, a sister of nrisoner, said prisoner and Ellen Davies were married in 1896 and lodged at her house. Ho left the place five years last February, and she saw htim again about seven weeks ago. He and Ellen Davies then came to her house, but did not sleep together. Prisoner again Left Lif wife, stating that he was going to look for work. Mr. John Tihomas, Registrar of Mar wages, proved the second marriage with Barbara. Helen Hughes, at the Tabernacle Chapel,. Llandovery, on the 23rd December, 1899. Barbara Helen Hughes, said after a court- ship of over a year, she married prisoner, rhey had lived together since and two chdl- Iren were born of the marriage. P.S. Deans said prisoner, on being charged, replied, "Yes, that's quite correct." The magistrates committed prisoner to the lext Carmarthenshire Assizes.

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For the last few days the workingmen of i Briton Ferry have been going round, hat in < hand, seeking their Christmas box: fom var- < ious individuals who may lmppen to be sup- plying their particular works with ia certain commodity- This is an old custom, which ] I think should be abolished. It is not ere- s ditable to the giver or tho receiver, and very I often doe* very much harm. I would say it 1 should be entirely di.««pensed with, to super- t intendents as well as to workmen. Ise-e a no reason why a man, because he hold's a certain position, should be treated differently to the manwhohoidsasubofdinate position, I because the latter may have given equally as t much satisfaction, is not more than the former. What 1 condemn is the principle of j the thing. ¡ ———- It is true that the money collected by the I men is used in providing a supper or some- f thing of the kind annually, and each nian participates in the Christmas gifts, but after all it only amounts to a shilling or two per man, which is hardly worthy of corsidpm- tion. Yet it aims at the very root of his in- dependence, inasmuch as it holds the man to a certain extent responsible to the giver. I do not object to the annual supper, or any such gathering, which in mv mind, tends to i ciesite a better feeling among employers and workman. This could still be retained, ind 1 there is not a single workman at Briton Ferry that could not afford to pay himself ] for such supper once a year. And now, t wishing all my readers a very merry and It happv Christmas, I conclude for this w^ek. "FEKRYITE." 1

FAT STOCK. I 1, best beast in yaid, 1 (£2), E. Jones (Manoravon); 2 (J31), Mr. Falconer (Bremen- da); h.c., Mr. Rees, Talgarth. Best pen of fat sheep, 1 and 2, 20s. and 10s., Mr. Rees (Talyrhyn, Handovery). 3, best 3 ewe or wether lambs, 20s*. and 10s., 1, Mr. Edmunds (St. Clears); 2 and h.c., Mr. Harries (Peny- bank. Llangathen); and c., Mr. Rees. 4, best fat pig, 20s. and 10s., 1 and 2, Mr. A. Hamer (Llandilo Bridge Station); c., Mr. Davies (Cilsane).; and vhc, Mr. Rees (Cil- sane). POULTRY (DEAD AND TRUSSED. 5, best fat turkey, 10s. and 3s., 1, Miss Jones (Sarnagol); 2, Mrs. Thomas (Ysgyn- borwen); lie's, Mr. Harries (Lan.), and Mr. Thomas (Ffynongollen, Nantgaredig). 6, best fat geese, 10s. and 3s., 1, Mrs. Griffitlis (Tvpica); 2 and lie, Miss Roderick (Letty- | glyd). 7, best fat ducks, 6s. and 3s., 1, MVss Jones; 2, Mrs. Thomas; lie, Miss Roderick. 8,. best fat fowls, 6s. and 3s., 1, Miss Roderick; 2, Mrs. Thomas. DAIRY PRODUCE. 9, best tub of 301b. salt butter, 10s. and 5s., 1, Miss Roderick; 2, Mrs. Mcrgars (Coedmawr). 10, best basket ft1 sh butter, 7s. 6d. and 4s., 1 and vhc, Mrs. Griffiths; 2, Miss Jones. 11, best 201b. cheese, 10s. and 2s. 6d., 1, 2 and vhc, Miss Thorns (Pen- tred'aris). 12, best 561b. skim-milk cheese, 10s. and 5s., 1 and 2, Miss Jones (Danyrallt, Llangadock); he and vhc, Miss Roderick. GREEN CROPS. 13, best 12 mangolds, 10s. and 5s., 1 and 2, Mr. Falconer, vhc, Mr. Williams (Love Lodge); c, Mr. Rees. 14, best 12 swedeis, 10s. and 5s., 1, Mr Falconer; 2, Mr. Davies (Cwmsawdde); c, Mr. Rees. 15, best 12 white or yellow carrots, 5s., 1 and 2, Mr. Griffitlis (Cilcennen); c, Miss Jeffreys (Gripp). 16, best bushel of wheat, 5s. and 2s. 6d., 1, Mr. Williams; 2, Mr. Roderick; e, Mr. Davies. 17, best bushel of bailey, 5s. and 2s. 6d., 1, Mr. Williams; 2, Mr. Davies. Best bushel of oats, 5s. a.nd s. 6d., 1, Mr. Davies; 2, Mr. Williams; 3, Mr. 1 Harries. LIVE POULTRY. (All prizes 7s. 1st prize, 4s. 2nd, 3s. 3rd). 19, Dorking cock or lien, Mr. Davies. 20, best Brahma or Cochin, 1, Mr. Jno. Williams (No. 9, Church-street, Llandovery); 2 ard 3, Mr. Dd. Lee (No. 27, New-road, Llandilo). 21, best gtwiie bird, 1, Mr. J. Yourg Davies 2 and 3, Mr. J. Rees (Pompren, Lhindilo). 22, best Minorca, Mr. M. Griffiths (Cress Iron Forge). 23, best Leghorn. 1, Mr. E. LI. Simon; 3, Mr. Wm. Preece (Golden Grove). 25, best Plymouth Rock, 1, Messrs. Harries (Abergwili); 2, Mr. F. E. Thomas (George House). 26, best Hamburg, 1, Mr. Hugh Hopkins (Penygairi); 2 and vhc, Mr. F. E. Thomas; 3, Mr. J. Y. Davies; vhc, Miss Acmes Thomas (Cwmgerun); and lie, Mr. Williams. 27, best game Bantam, 1 and 2, Mr. Hugh Hopkins. 28, best Bantam, 1 and 2, Mr. Hugh Hopkins; 3, vhc and c, Master D. Williams. (Tygwvn); vhc, Mr. Morgan Davies (No. 32, New-road, LIandDo). 29, best other cock or hen, 1, Mr. J. Y. Davies; 2, Mr. J. Lewis (Penyrheol); 3 and lie, Mr. Davies (Castellhowell Nantgaredw). SELLING CLASSES.. 30, best cock and hen (same prizes as above), 1, Mr. J. Lewis ;2 and vhc, Mr. Honking; 3, Mr. F. E. Thomas; lie, Mr. W. R. Ceidrych Thomas (Dolgoy). 31, best Aylesbury or Pekin drake and duck, 1, Mr. Davies; 2, Mr. Rees; 3, Mr. Davies (Cilsane). 32, best other drake or duck, 3, Mr. Davies (Cilsane). 33, best gander and goose, 1 a.nd 2. Mr. Davies (Cilsane); 3, Mr. D. Jones (Llygadyrhaul). 34, best turkey cock and hen, 1, P. Rees (Talrhin, Llanwrda); 2, W. R. Ceidrych Thomas; 3, Miss Agnes homas (Cwmgerun); he, Mr. Harries. PIGEONS. 37, best tumbler or tippler, 1, Mr. Morgan Davies (Llandilo). 38, best other pigeon, 1, Mr. D. D. Thomas (Carmarthen). SELLING CLASS. 39, best pigeon under 10-1., 1, Mr. J. F. Harvey (Swansea); 2, Mr. J. B. Brader (Swansea); 3, Mr. Morgan Davies. LLANDILO ODDFELLOWS DINNER. The annual dinner in connection with the Wales Unity of Oddfelllows meeting at the Salutation ffotel, Llandilo, was bed at that hostelery on Saturday evening, when between 1 60 and 70 members put in attendance. An excellent dinner was provided' by Mrs. Ed- wards, and after due justice to the inner man, Councillor Wm. Griffiths (Cilcennen), was voted to the chair, when an admirable programme, prepared by Mr. Tom Price, the energetic secretary, was gone through. The loyal toasts having been duly honoured, the secretary commenced the evening's entertain- ment. Mr. Lewis Thomas (Cefnrhwlas), re- cited, and songs were given by Messrs Tom Beynon, D. M. Davies, Evan Harries Joseph Griffiths. Wm. Williams, Jolley, Mi-* v^arrie Edwards, and a violin and piano duet by Mr. JoHey and Miss Bessie Edwards.. A hearty I vote of thanks was accorded Mrs. Eel wart Is for the excellent spread provided, proposed by Mr. Wm. Griffiths, and seconded by Mr. Joseph Griffiths. Mrs. Edwards briefly re- eponded. Mr. David Lee brought the gramaphone into operation, and several items of music, etc., were rendered. "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" concluded a most enjoyable evening. It is gratifying to learn that the Society's numbers are on the increase at the Salutation. It has now been in existence for ] the last ten years, and the progress now made is entirely due to the untiring energy of Mr. Tom Price, the genial secretary. WEDDING AT TALLEY. ] A very pretty wedding was solemnised at Talley Parish Church, on Wednesday last by the Rev. J. Alban Davies, the vicar. The contracting parties were Miss Daisy Price, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Price, of Bankycelwydd, Talley, and Mr. j Louis Davies, tliird son of Mr. Danied' ( Davies. confectioner, Merthyr. The bride i was attired in a beautiful shad->of blue cloth, i trimmed with cream crepe-de-chine, with' i elaborate trimming to match, also hat to i match, trimmed with sable and Maltese in- sertion to match. The bridesmaids were M'tss Ethel Davies (sister of the bridegroom), Miss 6 Jennie Wade, Troedyrhiw, near Merthyr, and Miss Mary Price (sister of the bride). The bridesmaids dresses were blue voile/trimmed with ecru insertions and lace, and large p:c- ture hats to match. Mr. A. T. Price, bro- { ther of the bride, was best man. The'bride was given away by her father. Among the guests were Mrs. A. T. Price (sister-in-law £ of the bride), also Mrs. Price (mother of the bride), and Miss Annie Price. The presents .1 were both numerous and valuable. The bride was presented by the Vicar with a handsome Bible as she left the Church. Later in the day the happy couple left for their new home at Blaenafon, amidst congratulations of their numerous well-wishers. X ———^