The Carmarthen Weekly Reporter

1, 1, A N G A D 0 C K. EISTEDDFODIC SUCCESS.—We 3re glad to find that Mr Arthur M. James, Caeversly, carried eff the prize of one guinea for the best rendering of the bass sol > Hybiias the Cretan at the Swansea Eisteddfcd on Easter Monday. Mr James is a brother of Mr Meurig, James, the well known baritone, who is now in Italy, and to whom we refer in another column. PRINTING; of every description executed at the "Reporter" Office an Cheap Rates. Send for Prices.

THE APPOINTMENT OF HALL-KEEPER. The Standing Joint Committee will be called upon on Wednesday next (loih inst.) to fill the above vacancy. The appointment is an important one, and we trust that the members of the committee will consider the qualifications necessary in nil its bearings. The necessity of appointing n thoroughly alio Welsh and English scholar, competent to act as interpreter when occasions arise—and they do arise frequently—is | one of paiamount importance, for at prcbviit n | search of the town is made to secure the services I of an interpreter. One of the candidates—Mr Daniel Jones, 5, Sawmill-terrace-possesscs aU the qualifications set forth in the advertisement, viz diligence, intelligence, trustworthiness and has I also his specific qualifications for the duties of a I hall-keeper, being a good Welshman, &c. We have no hesitation in saying that the Committee could not select a better person for the post than Mr Daniel Jones. As will be seen by our report of the Bankruptcy Court on Wednesday, public testimony was borne to Mr Jones' abilities as an interpreter. Mr Jones has excellent testimonials, and he is an enthusiastic Volunteer, and will receive ere long a long service medal from the War Office.

WE have been again obliged in consequence of the pressure on our spare to hold over a large number of contributions. Amongst these are Mydiirn Nuggets," letters from II Dinesydd" and Ooserver," re Mydrim School; reports of the eistccldfodau at Feimgwm and St. Clears; letters with referes ce to Gwynfc Eisteddfod Llandilo Distii. t Council Laugharne Notes Llandovery Notes and Amman Valley Gleanings. We would rcspectfuily impress upon our correspondents the necessity of dispatching their contributions as early as possible.

THE MAYOR (Mr H. B. White) and Town Clerk (Mr R. M. Thomas) of Carmarthen, have received invitations fiom Lord Windsor to be present at the opening of the Cardiff Exhibition on May 2nd. "QUACKS AXD QUACKERY." This was the title of an interesting iecure delivered at the English Baptist Church, Carmarthen, on Thursday, the 2nd inst, by Dr A. F. Blagdon Richards, Swansea (son of Alderman R. W. Richards, Castle House, Car- marthen). The chair was occupied by Dr R. G. Piiee, and the large audience was charmed from start to finish with the manner in which the lecturer dealt with his subject. The lecture has proved a great success eveiywhere it is deliveied. D& W. JONES'S DEATH AND FUNRUAL -We omitted to refer oilier than in our obituary column to the death of Dr W. Jones in our last week's issue. He was the sen of the late Mr J. Jones, woollen manufacturer, Water-street, in this town, and bed been ailing for several months after h.8 return from London. He was a young man very much beloved for his amiability and gentleness and during his illness, his many friends and acquaintances found him very resigned. His widowed mother endured very much during his illness, and his death touched her keenly. Dr Harris, St. Peter-street, was his medical attendpnt. The dle:,ù disease which takes away so many of our young people had taken a firm hold of his constitu- tion, and he passed away on la"t Sunday week to his eternal rest. His inoital remains were interred on the following Wednesday in the Cemetery, when the following minsters took part in the funeral feivice.-Iteys Edward Davits, Priory- street D. Williams, Carnarvon A. F. Miiis English Baptist; D. Cadvan Jones. Priory Chapel W. W. Lewis, Zion Chapel and 13. F. Richard-, Fiancis-terrace. The funeral was for men only. Among the relatives present we noticed Mr Thomas Thomas, Myrtie House, Wellfield-road Mr J. Richaids, Supervisor ot Inland Revenue, (brother- in-law) BuLl his brother. Our young friend was a member of Water-street CalvinUlic Methodist Church. ST PETER'S CRunCH CLVH AND INSTITUTE A negio minstrel entertainmoit was given at the Assembly-rooms, Carmarthen, on Monday, in connection with St Peter's Church Club and Institute. These Easter Monday entertainment have always proved unqualified successes, and this was no exception to the rule. The actors all per- formed their patts creditably before a tI bumping houre. The company consists of the following members :-Alasters C Jones, W A Jones, John Phillips, D E Jones, D J Arthur Messrs W Bartlett, Tudor Phillips, John Davies, Walter Davies, Henry Morgan, William Davies, John Kees, Fred Humphreys, T Bartlett, D J Lwis, T E Thomas, J J Jones, Henry Evars, W 11 Thomas, J R Evans bones, Messrs Albert liees and D C, Williams tamboes, Messrs E iwatd Edwards and Dan Bartlett interlocutor, Mr A B Woodman The follow ing was the programme one tilto-,igi) Pdrt I Overture., 11 Flick and Flock," the Band opening chorus, "Faust," the Troupe comic song, Click Clack," Mr Albert llees song, GHose the shutters, Willie's dead," Mr W Bartlett; comic song, Widdy Wink," Mr Edward Edwards song, c-Come where my lcve lies dreaming," Mr T. Bartlett; comic song, "Uucle," Mr Dan Bartlett; sorg, Gathering shells," Mr J It Evans comic song, "Ada," Mr D C Williams; war song, Marching thro' Georgia," Mr Tudor Phillips Part II: Cotaie duett, 1* Do Banquet," Messrs E. Edwatdsand Albert lteei; whiutling song, Mr D J Lewis stump speech by Aunt Eliza, Mr Tudor Phillips banjo'solo, Git Out," Mr D C Williams. Mnsical skecch-" Will you be mine?": Old More, Mr Tudor Phillips Jake Jackson, Mr Edwaid Edwards Plato Jones, Mr Dan Barilett P.C. Pete Ebenezer, Mr D C Williams; Rev Ca^ar' Squash. Mr Albert Kees Pompey, Mr Walter Davies Liza, Mr Albert liecs Pompey, Mr Walter Davies Liza, Mr W. Bartlett; Aunt Cnloe, Mr Fred Ilumpl revs Sophia, Mr E Thomas and supported by the whole troupe. Messrs Jones' stiing band contri- buted the nccompanements. The singing of Gud save the Queen by the whole company brought the proceedings to a close. BETHEL, JOHNSTOWN.—On Monday last the annual tea and literary meeting in connection with the above Sunday School was held at the above place. Bethel is a branch of Water-street Chapel, and has ft \ery nourishing Sunday School. The following ladies presided at the tables at the meeting in the afternoon —Mrs J Lewis, Mrs William Davies (Mill bank-terrace), Mrs James Davies, and the Misses Davies. Mrs J Thomas. Morley-street, was also in attendance. After ample juetice had been done to the good tiiugs provided for them, the little ones were allowed a little play, and at seven o'clock the literary meeting wtisheld. Mr John Lewis, J.P, acted as chairman, and Mr William Davies, bookseller, performed the task of adjudicator. The conductor of the singing was Mr Thomas Davies, weaver, assisted by Mr John Davies. Mr Treharne, Priory-street, sup- ported the chairman. The sctioolroom ^as neatly decorated with banners. &c. It is to be regretted that Bethel Schoolroom could not hold a larger number, as a great many failed to gain admittance. We believe it was a mistake on the part of the friends at Johnstown in not holding the meeting at Water-street Chapel Schoolroom, as they had done for the last two or three years, as the meetings were becoming very popular in the town. The pro- gramme, which consisted of 47 items, was admirably gone through, and comprised recitations, solos, duetts, reading a piece without punctuation, and an impromptu address. The meeting was brought to a close by the usual votes of thanks to the chairman, &c, and the little ones singing, Rhoi dwfr y bywyd yn rhad," which was admirably rendered to the credit of the conductcr. THE OPENING RUN OF THE AMATEUR CYCLING CLUB—of which our worthy Mayor (Mr Branel White) is preLideLt, and Sir John Jon,s Jenkins, M.P., and Messrs Charles Jones. T. Jenkins, J.P., James John, D. Griffiths, A Owen Norton, W. S. Phillips, H. Cadle, C. O. Col.ard. and II. Studt are vice-presidents—took place, as usual, on Good Friday. The meet took place at 9 o'clock at heAd. quarters, the Old Plough, and shortly afterwards a move was made to Guildhall-square, where the club was photographed by Mr Henry Howell. The run on this occasion was to Llandilo, and there was o large muster of cyclists, about 50 joining in the run. A start was made from Guildhall-square kt about 10 o'clock, in the presence of a large con- course of spectators. The morning looked threaten* ing, but it turned out a splendid day for ridings the few showers in the morning having put down the dust—and the run to Llandilo proved most enjoyable. The run was under the control of the popular Captain (Mr John Jenkins) and Sub- captains (Mr D E Thomas, Dark-gate, and Mr C Evane, Wellfield-road), and the Captain is to be congratulated upon the able manner in which he managed the affair; while the buglers Jack Thomas. Barn's-row. and Mr Bertie William8) congratulated upon the able manner in which he managed the affair while the buglers (Mr Jack Thomas. Barn's-row. and Mr Bertie William8) were most zealous in the discharge of their dutif8* Arrived at Llandilo, the club put up at the Whits Horse Hotel, wht.ro subsequently the members a few friends sat down to an excellent dinner, prepared in Mrs Evans' usual first-class style- I Speeches were dispensed with on this occasion, the company, after dinner, making use of the time at j their disposal in visiting the Park and other inter- esting places i the town and neighbourhood. A start was made for home at four o'clock, and after splendid spin Carmarthen was reached without a mishap of any kind having occurred to mar the day's enjoyment. A word of praise is due to tho Hon. Sec. (Mr A. J. Jones, Carmarthen Honse) for the complete manner in which he had made the necessary arrangements in connection with the opening run, and the way in which he—together with the Chairman (Mr Herbert W D/tvics, Unioa- strect), the Hon. Treasurer (Mr" Bradbury" Jones), the Captain, and Mr Evan Evans—looked after the intweats of the diners,. THE CABAI ARTIIENSHIRE FOXHOUNDS will meet j on Tuesday, April I4th, at Ciyngwynne Cross I' Roads; and on Friday, April 17th, at Cothi Bridge each day at 10.45 to finish the season. Mit R. R. CARVER, of Balgowan House, Chelten- ham (formerly of Wenallt)-a well-known cross- country rider and follower of the hounds-loat a valuable hunter when riding with the Cotswold Hounds on Wednesday (April 1st). So great has been the success of The Strange Adventures of Miss Brown" in London and the provincial towns already visited that a fourth company is being eent. on tour by Mr Frederick Kerr. Companies are Piso being prepared for Australia, South Africa, and America, and transla- tions made for France and Germany. No less than 12 companies will shortly be performing this successful piece at home and abroad. One of the companies will visit Carmarthen about the 21st of j May. MUSICAL.—Not many young men can produce euch a splendid record of successcs in a short time euch a splendid record of successes in a short time I in the mufisal world as that of Mr Arthur L. ) Morgan, now grocer's assistant at Ynysybwl, Glamorganshire (and son of our respected townsman, Mr John Morgan, Waterloo-terrace), who has been awarded six certificates hi a short period of nine months, namely :—E'emei.tarj in Tonia Solfa Intermediate in Tonic Solfa Intermediate in Tonic Solfa First Grade in Staff Notation Second Grade in Steff Notation Elementary, Theory, and First Harmony Analy&is. His success well deserves sincere £ cngratulation3 from his friends, and it reflects great credit cn his home and the Priordy Band cf Hope, where he le&int the elements of music and, doubtless, the fact that his two vounger brothers have obtained three certificates each will induce him to keep ahead of them and to develop further his musical thlents. MAGlC LANTERN ENTERTAINMENT AT THE TABERNACLE CHAPEL, CARMARTHEN. On the evening- of Thursday (the 2nd inst.), a magic lantern entertainment was given at the Tabernacle Baptist Chapel to the ohi'dren of the Band of Hope and fiiends. The lantern was lent by Mr D. T. Davies, of the National Provincial Bmk-a gen;le- man who is always to the front in his desire to give every assistance in matters of this kind. The scries of views took the furm of a voyage Round the World," and was manipulated by Mr Davies in an extremely pleasing manner. The accompanying lecturo wns delivered by Mr G. J. Hodges; and the whole formed an extremely interesting evening's entertainment. There were about 250 children present as well as a large number of adulis At the c'ose a vote of thanks was awarded to Mr Davies for his kindness in lending the lantern.—The chair was occupied by the Rev E U. Thomas. 1ST V.B. WELSH H.EGI:IlENT. Orders for the week ending ISth April, 1896. Officer for the week I ieut Norton. Company orderlies, Sergt D Rogers and Lance-Corpl Thomas. Orderly bugler, C L Jones. Adjutant's drill on Monday, at 7.30 p.m in drill order, viz uniform, Glengarry caps, arms and side arms, one pouch. Bayonet evercise on Tuesday at 7.30 p.m., plain clothes. Recruits' drill on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, at 7 30 m Class firing on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, at 2.30 p.m. Signalling practice on \yetinesday at 7,30 p.m. As the bayonet exercise is in future to be considered as part of the regular instruction for volunteers, there will be a parade once a week until further orders for this instruction. The Officcr Commanding trusts that members will attend as often as possible, until they are thoroughly efficient in that exercise. The parade will count for effi'-dency providing the reuuircd number attend, viz "r;Ot less than 14 of all ranks, two of which must to officers or sergeants. By order, W. BUCKLEY RODERICK, Capt Commanding II Co. ZION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, CARMARTHEN. -CHILDIŒNS' GUILD.—A ten party was held in Zion schoolroom on the evening of Thursday (the 9 d inst ) in connection with the Children's Guild. A large number of children sat down to a very enioyoble repast and the wants of one and all were supplied by the following ladies who presided at the tables: —Miss Thomas, Disgwylfa Mrs £ Evans, Miss Miller, the Misses Harries, Water- street; Mia Alice Roberts, and Miss Isabel Thomas. After the repast had been done ample justice to, the Rev W. W. Lewis took the chair. A variety programme was gone through at the ensuing meeting. At the close a bun and on orange was presented to each child as a temporary =ouvenir of the occasion. The expenses of the occasion were borne by Mr E. It. Evans, Anchor House. The guild has been conducted by Mr E R. Ecan8 and Mr James Bright, junr., during the winter months. It has proved a flourishing success and the attendance has been well maintained throughout the session. A prominent feature i.n connection with the guild has been the Children's Penny Dank which greatly enhanced the success of the meetings and the regular attendance of the children. The final meeting was a successful termination to a successful eeesion. TESTING THE NEW FlRE-ENGINE.- The testing cf the new fire-engine took place in Guildhali-square, Carmarthen, on Wednesday at 3.30 p.m. in presence ot a large assembly of the general public, members of the Town Council, and a quantity of loafers. The biigaels turned out at its full strength under the captaincy of Supeiiniendent Smith; and the Borough Police Force was piesent in all the glory of sammr uniform. Previous to the commence- ment of operations the engine—which looks like a brand new chip-potato machine—together with the fire-brigade and police force were photographed by Mr Henry IIowcll. The fire was then lit by the Mayor inflve minutes the gauge show a pressure of 40ibs to the square in and in seven roinntes the pressure was 100 lbs. The hose pipe was brought into operation when the latter pressure was reached, and a stream of water was thrown some ten or twelve feet abo'e the weather-cock on the Guild- hall. Three. jets were afterwards brought into play, r.nd the parapets of the Town Hall were washed as they have never been washed before. A good many people in Hall-street and in St. Mary's- street had shower-baths gratis After this hid continued for some time, another test was held on the jn which the wat?r was projected almost across the river, Thus has the Town Council at last taken one practical ttep for the benefit of the town. In", need of a steam fire-engine was pointed out in the Reporter for years, but the buining of Thomas Jenkins' {.tables wa3 probably the cause which silenced all opposition, as to the purchase of this very necessary implement. G.W.R, CONCERT AT THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS. On Good Faiday the local branch of the Great estern Railway Temperance Union held its annual tea meeting and concert at the Assembly ttoome. I here was a very large attendance Rt the evening concert, while in the afternoon a great many eat_ down to the splendid tea that was provided m die ante-room. The tables we;e Deautitu.ly decorated and were presided over by Miss ones. Spring Gardens; Mrs Morris Jones, Hisa Spilman-streeb; Mrs J. Williams, Richmond-terrace; Mrs D E?ans, Lammas-street and Mrs Conway; while the necessary assistance was given by Mr Morris Jones, Mrs Reeves, Mrs Griffiths, and Mrs Jones, Lammas- street. Ihe concert commenced at 8 o'clock and t e chief items on the programme were the part songs that were rendered by the Party of the local *ndeed their renderings were very creditable and reflect the greatest credit on their conductor (Mr David Davies). Mr J F Morns, solicitor, occupied the chair, and was supported on the platform by the Rev A Fuller Mills, Rev D J Thomas, Mr Bowen, Junction Mr Francis, Good s t V Geor^e Brew, Mr J 1' Fortune, secretary of the local branch Inspector Daunton, Carmar- then Junction, &c. The following was the pro- gramme gone through :-Chorus, The Soldiers Chorus," G.W.R. Male Voice Party; eolo Anchored," Mr D J Jeremy solo, I'm a merry Zingara, Mrs Thomas (encored} pianoforte solo, Miss Gwladys Lewis solo, Mr D N Jones duett, Solfa." Miss May Jones and Mr D Davies, cornet solo, '-Sweet Marie," Sergeant Dickens (encored) recitation Mr Owen Jones solo, "Fairy Tales," Miss May Jones duett, Convent Bella," Messrs E and W Williams. Mr J F Morns then delivered an address in the course of which he said he was pleased to be there that evening on account of the cause being in support of temperance. He was gratified to find that railway- men took such great interest in temperance princi- plees and that it was greatly to their own advantage that they were teetotalers. He also complimented the choir on their excellent singing, and its conductor (Mr David Davies). The second part of the programme was then proceeded with as follows Part song, "Village AYeduing, G.W.R Male Voice Party song, The Long- shoreman," Mr D J Jeremy; solo, "Tell me my heart," Mrs D J Thomas pianoforte duett, E & G Bowen violin solo, (a), Romance in G, b), Obertass, Mr Victor Jones solo, "Blue Mountains," Miss May Jones recitation, noua to Heaven," Mr Owen Jones; solo, Mrs Thomas part song. Comrades Song o At the close Mr Bowen, Junction, proposed a vote of thanks to the artistes for their services, Mr Fortune seconded. Mr W H Maunder, Lcndon, hon. secretary of the Union, proposed a VU,! \)1 thanks to Mr Morris, and said he was pleased to see Mr Morris there that evening. Mr Morris was always ready to support and assist anything connected with the temperance movement especially in connection with the railway. lie t-fiea spoke of th° progress which the Lnion hael made during the past year and said it had increased in member- ship by over 1,000 during the past year, There were many advantages to be derived from being a teetotaler and especially was it tne case with railwayraen as they were frequently trusted with the responsibility and safety of the public and not only to rail way men but to families in general. In private life there were also many advantages. la conclusion he eaid he was p!f-n.?ea to see suca a a-f\t d»a\ ot mteicst manhestcd in the local ,-ranch of the Union and that by next yesr the number of lli\2111b2rs would be greater than thisy^r. Mt fjoorce Brew seconded and it was qnanjoiQusjy carried. Tho singing of Hen Wlad fy Xhadau," brought a pleasant evening to u close.

J Carmarthen Bankruptcy Court. WEDNESDAY.—Before the Registrar, Mr Thomas Parkinson, J THE LLANDILO CABINET-MAKEU. RE MR WILLIAM A. DAVIES, CAITNET-MAKEK, RHOSMAEN-STREET, LLANDILo.-This case bad been j adjourned from the last court. The Official Receiver (Mr Thomas Thomas), said that the most umatisfactory feature of this case was that two cart loads of goods hid been remode l from debtor's house during the night. The debtor had, however, given every assistance, and had completed the goods which had been removed. Tho case had looked rather staitling at first sight but the manner in which the debtor had assisted him had now put things much better. The case was then clcs(d. THE ABERGWILI COAL AND LIME MERCHANT. RE MR THOMAS JONES, LAMB COTTAGE, ABER- GWILI, COAL AND LDIE, MERCHANT.—Mr James John appeared for debtor. Examined by the Official Receiver,—Debtor said J that he commenced business in 1884 with a capital of £ 150. T' Previous to that he had been employed by Mr Williams, LaDe Grove, who had been in the same way of business. He used to make £10 or X20 a year by valivng timber for auctioneers. He had borrowed JCI20 from Mr John Francis to pay (or a load of timber at St. Clears. He had borrowed another tGO of Mr Francis he had, however, given a morig'ige on his house for the latter. lie had paid £ 170 for his house. He hid botrowed £ LO from his son, and £ 10 from his I' daughter but he had paid them back. lIe had no timber in his yard belonging to anybody else. His astets wpre £ 353 lis 7d, r.NEL his liabilities £ 1,921 1682d, leaving a deficiency of £ GGS 4s 7d. His failure was attributed to loss in the timber trade; loss by death of horses illness and death in family and bad debts. The case was adjourned until the next court; THE CASE OF MR WILLIAM EVANS, CONTRACTOR, CARMARTHEN. ri, E WILLIAM EYANS, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, OF FISHPOND-TERRACE, CARMARTHEN.—Mr J. F. Morris appeared for the debtor. In this case the liabilities were £ 99 > 15S ld; assets, £ 124 9s 8d. The failure was attributed to want of capital, loss on contracts, and heavy interest on money borrowed." Debtor Enid that the Carmarthen Land Company had withheld £ 150 due to him, because he had not carried out a contract into which he had entered with them. That, was the immediate cause of his insolvency He knew three years ago that he could not pay 20A in the £ In October last he assigned two houses in Richmond-terrace to his son and daughter, because he wanted £ 600 or E700 to pay off a mortgage. HE had lost £ 700 on a railway contract some years ago. The Registrar adjourned the case until later in the afternoon, as the court was not satisfied with the manner in which the debtor answered the questions. The Official Receiver said that the case would be taken later in the afternoon and the debtor had better give all the information in his power. There was a certain amount of suspicion attached to transactions between the debtor and his family. The case was proceeded with after two other cases had been taken. Debtor said that within a few months of his failure, he had sold one house to his daughter, another to his son, and had given a bill of sale on his fnrniture to his son-in-law. The Official Receiver said that these transactions coming as they did immediately before his bankruptcy, were exceedingly suspicious. Debtor said that he had sold his pony in Novem- ber. He had sold the pony to Jones, of Swansea in November fair "Jones, of Swansen to was the father of debtor's son-in-law. Cross-examined further, debtor said the pony had been sold by his son and not himself. The trap as well as the pony had been sold in the fair. He had not shown the S23 for that in his cash account. They were in his possession for a week after the sale. He did not remember selling anything else about that time. He had given a mortgage in September, 1895, to Mr J. T. Lewis, City House. He could not say whether he had the money in September or October. HE received jE72 10s altogether from Mr J T Lewis. He had also deposited his insurance policy with Mr Davies— who was a brother to his wife. His son's name was put cn the carts in 18S9 and 1890. He was not in difficulties then but he could not say whether he was able to pay 20s in the E. The son used the carts at Britton Ferry the son bought one at L'mpeter and the other at St. Clears. He had not bought them frcm debtor. He (debtor) could not sav from whom his son had bought them. During the last five years he had only made X75 profit; that WAS on Dyffryn House That was all he had made—worse luck The Official Receiver And worse luck for the creditors, too Debtor The creditors did have it as long vs I did have it. The case was adjourned until the next court. THE FAILURE OF MARGARET MORGANS, CAMBRIAN PLACE, FERRYSIDE. RE MARGARET MORGANS, CAMBRIAN PLACE, FERRYSIDE, DRAPER, GROCER, AND BOOT DEALER —Mr James John appeared for the debtor. In this case the deficiency amounted to £421 Is 5d. The liabilities were expected to rank at £ 4SO lis 6D'; and the assets £ 59 10s Id. The failure was attributad to less by branch shop, bad debts, law costs and illness in family." The debtor said she began business in April, 1S79, with. a capital of £ 100 From September, 1893, to August, 1894, she carried on a branch shop at Briiton Eerry, by which she stated she had lost LIOO. The houae in Ferryside belonged to her husband who was a minister. The examination was closed subject to the signing of the notes. THE CASE OF ROBERT EADIS, WILKE'S HOTEL, LLANDYSSIL. RE ROBERT EADIS, HOTEL KEEPER, WILKB'S HEAD, LLAXDYSSIL. Debtor said he started business with a capital of £ 100. He paid nothing for the good will of the business, but he took over tbe farniture and fittings at £ 103. The house belonged to Messrs Buckley Bros. He pad £lbO 11 vear rent for the house and 50 acres of land. He had learned since that the rent formerly PAID was £100. He remembered the hotel doing the best trade in the district it had, however, fallen off before be got it, Before he came to Llane.yssil he used to carry on an Italian shop and A post, office M London. He had lost £ 1,500 since he came to Llandyssil- HE had the house on a 21 year, lease F IT was fully tied," The open.ng of the NEW line to Newcastle-Emlyn hau done A lot of JARM to Llandyssil. His accounts only snowed a dC Mi"6 Tho ma s Walters asked that the °ffi01^ Receiver should give the court such A report as would enable the debtor to have his discbarge This was one case in a hundred. The Official Receiver BUid he uou.d do Walters asked. This was a case IN debtor had come to the court at once and had given every information in his power. G The examination was closed subject to the signing of the notes. r.mnn WAN 1 ED-AN INTERPRETER. In dealing with some of the cases A experienced as to getting an mterrretcr. Many of the debtors were unable to speak Laglisn- The Official Receiver said that there was a man applying for the post of hall-keeper, who was a capital Welsh scholar; and whose services would come in very handy on an occasion like this. The Registrar YY'ho is be ? The Official Receiver said he referred to Mr Daniel Jones, of the Journal Office, who was a snlenlid YYrelsh scholar, and a good interpreter. The Registrar thought that this was a very useful qualification for the office.

Carmarthen Borough Police Court. THVKSDAV—Before the Mayor (Mr II B White, the Grange) Mr Howell Howells, l'ontcarreg and Mr T E Brigstocke, King-street. ANOTHER REFORMATORY BOY IN TROUBLE. Albert Evans (15) was charged with house- breaking. Mr Joseph Astley, toy merchant, King-street, said that the defendant was in his service. He had cotre to witness from an industrial school; witness I had him from an agent at Llandilo. Defendant slept in the house his wages were £ 5 a year. After attending to the mails on Wednesday morning, witness came in about 7 o'clock. Defen- dant was not to be found. Subsequently witness found that three panes of glass had been taken from a back window. This afforded an entrance to the shop the till had been unlocked, and about 15s was missing. 9s in silver, and a few coppers were i left. The boy, by sqeczing, might make his way through the window when the panes Mere taken out. Three white metal chains —each worth Is— had also been taken from a card, as well at witness's tobacco pouch. Witness or his wife always kept the key of the till. P.C Jcr.es spoke to reeemrg the defendant ib custody at Bridgend. When charged the boy admitted the offence, but said he had taken the money t". get away. because Mr Astley was always calling him bad names." When arrested, defen- dant had Gs 8d on him, as well as a white metal chain with a key attached. He had booked to Hereford, and the cost of his ticket would be 4d. In answer to the charge, as read by the Mayor, deferuHnt admitted stealing lis from the shop, as well as one albeit and a tobacco pouch. When he to the station that morning on an errand, some boy had called him an ugly name. Defendant was remanded to the Quarter Sessions on Monday.

I Hall-keeper, Caerfyrddin. At Olygydd y Carmarthen Weelly Reporter. Sv;i,—i'vdd yr hall-keeper yn cutl ei dcewis I dydd Mcrchcr iiesaf. ac hvch rnf y I y id i'r Str iding | J'int Committee w rcyd y 1, yn ddtluuig, a'u IIygaid -n !lawn [.gurerl, g.tl1 itiiol yr un â'r cymhwysdtrau lluosocaf. Ychydig ammheuaeth sydd genyf nad felly y bydd hi gwn am graffder, (egweh. a medr y pwyllgor hwn. Creclaf heb yr a;, mheui eth "oi^ na edrychant dros ben yr ym- geisydd .ciiwng sydd yn meddu cymmemd diiychwyn, yn ddirwestwr trylwyr, yn Sais a Chymro da, nc yn gyfieithydd medrus hwnw yw Mr Daniel Jones, Sawmill-terrace, Caerfyrddin. Ni fydd byth yn edifar gon y pwyllgor j'w ethol i'r swydd bwysig hon. Yr eiddoch, &c., EWYLLYSIWR DA.

Carmarthen Fishery Board. QUARTEItLY MEETING AT CARMARTHEN. I The usual quarterly meeting of the Carmarthen Bay Fishery Board was held at Ih" Shire Hall, Carmarthen, on Wednesday. Mr Herbert Peel presided. There were also present —Mr James John, Carmarthen Mr St. Vincent Peel, Danyrallt; Colonel Crow Richardson, Glanbrydsn Park Colonel Gwynne Hughes, Glancothi Professor D E Jones, Carmarthen Mr J L Thomas, Caeglas Mr B A Lewis, Mrrfa House Mr II J Davies, Bremer,da Mr D Parcell n,cs, Carmarthen; Mr C E Morris, Penbryn Captain Davies, Rhydowen- frich Mr Daiid Lewis. Carmarthen together with the deputy-clerk (Mr W W Prosser) and the Supeiintenelent of Water Bailiffs (Mr D T Lloyd). AN EXPLANATION. Mr David Lewis remarked, at the opening of the meeting, that the reason why Mr St Vincent Peel had not received notice of the fact that he was to be appointed chairman was that the original intention was to elect Sir James Ilills-Jobiies. That arrangement, however, had been upset by th fact that Sir James had deelinei the chair. SEA FISHERIES. I A letter was rend from the Board of Trade giving notice of a meeting of the authorities to confcr with regard to the Sea Fisheries Regulation Act. Mr James John asked if the deep-sea fishers took any salmon outside the mouth of the Towy. The Superintendent said that he had not seen them take any fish but he believed such was the case. The Chairman said it was the duty of the bailiffs to find out any infraction of the law. The Superintendent said that the trawlers were often out for a week t.nd the bailiffs were unable to do anvthing in the matter. Col. Richardson said he would be in town on the day of the Conference.—He was appointed a delegate. THE HEAD WATER-BAILIFF'S REPORT. The report of the Superintendent stated that 16 prosecutions had taken place during the quarter, all of which had been successful. The condition of the river had been favourable for spawning and a good many old celts had returned. Salmon fishing had been very pdor but the trout fishing had been very good. THE BOUNDARY LINE. Mr David Lewis asked where the Superintendent had placed the posts to mark the diversion betwetn the seine-nets end the coracle-nets. The Superintendent said that he had placed it within a few yards of where the old signal post used to h. He had had the assistance of the railway officials to identify the spot where the post was by the 241 j mile mark. Mr David Lewis said that the boundary had been defined by Mr Berrington as being halfway between Halfway Rock and Pilglâi Mr James John said that the Superintendent hnd placed the posts where he was required to do so by the bye-lav.s. Mr C. E. Morris suggested that a small committfc should go down to view the spot to make sure that the instructions of the Board had been carried out. That would be much more satisfactory. Col. Gwynne-Hughes seconded the motion. The matter was finally referred to the following committee :—Col. Gwynne-Hughes. Mr St. Vincent Peel, Mr David Lewis, Mr D E Stephens, and Mr E A Rogers. The Clerk read a report from which it appeared that individual members of the Board had raised a sum of ZCIG 5s 6d for the benefit of the widow of the late Bailiff Richards. Col. Gwynne-Hughes proposed that the amount should be forwarded to the widow, with a letter ex- plaining that it it was an acknowledgement of her husband's fidelity to the Board. Mr St. Vincent Peel seconded the motion which was carried ncm con. THE RAVAGES OF PIKE. PROPOSED STOCKING OF THE RIVER. Mr St. Vincent Peel drew attention to the fact that pike had net been netted in the river in 1894, with the result that there had been a decrease of fhh in 1895. The trout fishermen's interest should be studied by the Board seeing that two-thirds of their Revenue were derived from that source. He thought that steps ought to be taken to destroy the pike which abounded in the pooli. He thought also some steps ought to be taken to stock the river with tjout. < The Chairman said he did not think they had power to do that. j Mr St. Vincent Peel said that the Ribble Board had gone in for the cultivation of trout. Ova, on the point of hatching could be procured for 7s 6d per 1,000-if bought in quantities of not less than 15.000. Another way of stocking the river was to buv three-months-old trout at 25s per 1,000 these latter would be from an inch to an inch-and-a-haif long. Mr C. E. Morris said that if tl c-y went in for cultivating trout, they might as well go in for cultivating salmon. Salmon was the more important from a commercial point of view. Col. Gwynne Hughes said that a scheme ought to be drawn up for the consideration of the next meeting. Mr St. Vincent Peel promised to bring forward a scheme at the next meeting. MR JAMES JOHN AND THE ANGLERS. Mr James John drew attention to the fact that although the anglers provided the greater part of the Board, that it was now impossible for anyone to take 3Ã- lbs of trout in a day. The Superintendent said that the Mayor of Car- marthen had told him that he had taken 10 1 lbs the other day. 2 Mr J L Thomas I am draid that is a fisherman's story (laughter). Mr James John said that it also a disgrace to see very small fish taken. He had seen 60 or 70 little trout in a basket—not one of which was much over an inch in length. He did not know how anyone worthy of the name of sportsmen could take such things. Col. Gwynr.e Hughes said it was very inconvenient that the Teify opened before the Towy, so that it was hard to prevent poaching in the latter river. The Chairman said he was afraid tluy could do nothing in tne matter. This closed the proceedings.

Mysterious Affair at Ammanford. STRANGE DEATH OF A GIKL. On Wednesday (the 1st inst) a farm servant named Esther Evans died suddenly at Ammanford, and the doctor who was called in to see the deceased refused to giant a certificate without communicating with the coroner, being of opinion that deceased died from poisoning. Mr W B Roderick (coroner) conducted an enquiry on Saturday at the Post Office, Carmel, near Ammsn- foicl. The father of the deceased, whi was the first witness called, deposed that the deceased was sent home from Pantglas Farm on the previous Monday, and died on Wednesday. He did not know until then that the deceasfd was encicnte. She was only 18 years of sg\ lIe did not know that the deceased had taken Pois;)ri. -Nlrs Lizzie Jones, of PantglaS; deposed that the deceased went to Llandilo on the 21th March. She could not say what the deceased went to Llandilo for, She had been ill at the fa-in. On Monday she was sent home in a trap. Witness did not see her flive afterwards. She never told witness tlat she was pregnant,—Mr D Jones, farm labourer, at Fant- howel, deposed that he knew deceased very well, and had been in the habit of walkiDg out with her. She told him of her condition about a fortnight ago. She appeared to be in good spirits. He had never quarrelled with deceased. P.S Evan Davies deposed that he found two bottles of poison and a cup in the the deceased's box at the farm amoi gst her clothe.. Dr Henderson deposed that deceased was enciente. Recently he had made a post- mortem examination. Death was due t, poisoning. He would not give an opinion os to the poison, neither could he say how or bv whom it was administered.—Dr Hughes also gave evidence.— The Coroner said he would adjourn the inquiiy until Wednesday afternoon. The adjourned inquest was resumed r, n Wednesday before the coronee, Dr \V. Buckley Roderick. The evidence at the opening of the inquiry pointed to (ledt-I by poisonirg, and the evidence on Tuesday pointed in the same direction. Dr n. Hughes, recalled, said he was of the same opinion as on the previous occasion. The intein.tl o;gans showed all the ,,ic,il signs of phosphorus poisoning. He had no doubt thit death was due to phosphorus taken in a soluble form. The following verdict was returned-" That the cause of was phosphorous prisoning, but how, by whom, and under what circumstances the poison was administered there is no evidence to show."

DEATHS. EVANS—April 1st, at Llans&wel, the Rev Jonah Evans, aged GO years. MORGANS.—April 4th, at 39 Water-street, Carrnar- then, Elizabeth, the wife of Mr Thomas Morgans,, poulterer, &e. aged 35 years. IU'.KS. — March 31st, at Capthoin, Laugharne, All < Daniel Roes, aged 62 years.