The Carmarthen Weekly Reporter

BRYNAMMAN. THEATRK 's FIRE —Qn Monday evening. Allen's Theatre of Varieties, hich has been staying at Jirynsmman, near the New Farmers' Arms, for some li.nic, was cotcpleleiy burnt down. The theaiie on this occasion waa mars .crowdt:d than usaal, 0.1 account d fras passes being distiibuved for all cnteraij the ptrforman* on Mond >y, for admission on l'up.sday evenii sr. >lu-1 at the tune for rIsIng the cuithin, about 7.45, (or the play" A Female Detective," a istrp was- fcccidents.lly knrcked down behind the sconce, whi >h exploded, and ignited the place. When the alarm wa* given, & Iu-h was made to the doers, but no panic occurr d, at d all in ranged to get out wilvut any The theal.re bring A wooden ft ruttute -ard tue w. ataer having be-on so dry —was highly i' fl:ma!le, and the entiro building wa in a veiy short time one of flarcts. Plenty of assistance was imitedia'sly at hand, but as the- iianHS- had got sveh a hold on the building, it wis uso'fss trying to subdue them and effoits ,ere cl iec'fori towards a ,vin g the a((i:.iiiii)g pre nise?, wh:ch ibey succeeded in do'ng without much danorg-J, The ai d a part of the scmery and coetU Q(s only were saved from the (heatre.

Mr. Lloyd Morgan on the Agricul- tural Hating Bill. SPEECH ON BEHALF OF THE TENANT FARMERS. THE FARMER'S FRIENDS DEFENDING THE LANDLORDS. On Monday night, in the House of Commo s, a tery important debate took place on an amendment to the Agricultural Land Rating Bill, whhh aimed at dividing agricultural rates between landlord and tenant. Mr Lloyd Morgan opeke strongly in favour of the amendment. He said that he had voted with the Government on the two occasions on which he had gone into the lobby on the Land Rating Bill, but they had now come to the dividing of the roads ub he .vas going to vote for the amendment. The Bill did very little for the farmer it scarcely touched the fringe of the difficulty, and now when a most reasonable amendment was proposed to divide the rates between the landlord and the tenant, ond which thus aimed aÍi making the land- lords pay something towards the losses of the tenant, they had the edifying spectaclo before them of the Tory party, who had got into power by the aid of the agricultural vote, declining to make the most reasonable concession—when those concessions happened to touch the pookets of the landlords to a email extent. He (Mr Lloyd Morgan) held the opinion that the Bill and the amendment would give some email relief to the farmers for the time being, but the only course which would secure for them ultimate and per- manent reUef would be found in security of tenure and a thorough revision of rents carried out by a fair, impartial, and competent tribunal. Mr Chaplin had stated in introducing the Bill that those who were now suffering most of all owing to agricultural depression were the landowners. He (Mr Lloyd Morgan) entirely disagreed with him. Hid experience—and he knew a good deal about tenant farmers—had led him to exactly the contrary conclusion. Fanners could not meet their liabilities at present, and the returns of the Board of Trade proved that the number of ineolveut farmers had .greatly increased during the past five years. The Board of Trade statistics gave some confirmation to the general impression that the business situation is gradually improving. But while some trades showed more or less irregular fluctuations during tho past four years, indicating conditions of alternate prosperity and depression, agriculture was one of the two occupations which showed a uniform tendency in one direction, and which indicated a progressive increase of liabilities throughout. He (Mr Lloyd Morgan) thought Mr Chaplin was entirely wrong in his view that the landlords suffered most, and he contrasted the position of the farmers, who had to face bankruptcy and ruin, with the landlords, who were merely called upon to give up some of the luxuries of life If the Government were in earnest iu the matter, they would accept the amendment. The only answer that had been given was that there were great difficulties in the way of accepting the amendment but it was the dnty and the business of the members of the Government to get over those slight difficulties. He did not believe they had tried to do so. Having got the support of the farmers, they were now turning their backs on them by refusing concessions which were both just and reasonable. In the faoe of the great depression under which agriculture was suffering, and of the condition of things to which he (Mr Lloyd Morgan) nad alluded, he thought the least thing the Government conld do would be to accept the amendment, and introduce a clause into the Bill to carry it into effect. The Tory Party then voted against the amend- ment, which was lost by a large majority. So much for the action of the "farmer's friends

BEECHFA. ACClDET.-On Wednesday night in last week Mr John Jones, Tyrolai, Brechfa, met with a very serious accident. He was thrown down by a cyclist, near Llwynwalter farm, sustained a wound ou the scalp and fractured Beveral ribs, &c. He was for a time unconscious. Dr Glanville Morris was soon in attendance, and we are glad to find that Mr Jones is progressing favourably under this gentleman's tare.

Bankyfelin Notes. I Y DAITH I GELLIWEN. ( ParhadJ. I Yr oedd yn noswaith ardderchog. Yr oedd y lloer wedi cychwyn ei thaith, ac fel brenhinea yn ei holl ogoniant ymlwybrai yn dywysogaidd o'r dwyrain pell i'r gorl!ewin draw, yn hollol ddidwrw, yn fawredchg a godidog, a'r tor aneirif fel pe buasent ar eu gorcu i ddangos eu d:sgleird b, a'r awel fwyn dyner yn chawreu arfiigau man y coed. Yr oedd twrw a chyrffo y dydd wedi myned heibio. Yr oldl holl natur yn gorphwys ac yn gwiego agwuJd o ameliifrd.-wyeld a elistawrwydd, oui bai swn y neddraig a'r cwal," y rhai a dorent 'nawr ac eilwaith ar ddistawrwydd y gymdogaeth. Yn y tawelwch yma gwelwyd ddau fachgen yn teithio o ardal Bankyfelin i Mydrim i garu. Cyeh- wynaeant eu taith oddeutu naw o'r gloch. Yn eu dwylaw oedd babo basdwn da, ac yneu genau oedd dwy.bib glii, a'r mw yn torchu allan fel o engine- stay pan yn nayncd fyny iiiclhic, Nid oeddynt yn siarad llawer a'u gilydd, ond ym mlaen a hwynt yn ddistaw, gan dynu yn dda oddiwrth y pibau, a gwneyd defnydd da pastynan i'w hwylio rhag y blaen. Nid oedd un o honyut yn petiuso dim am gael agoriad drysau gan y merohed am en bod yn eu caru am flynyddau. Hwy oedd cariadon goreu y merched. Wei, Dai," meddai Wil, dynu ei bib allan o'i enan, mae heno yn noswaith dda," ond gyda hyn dyna ffhehiad o oleu, Vat," meddii, beth oedd y yna, gwelaisfc ti ef, Dai ?" Do," meddai Dai, mae yn eicr o fod yn taranu yn rhyw bart." Gydi hyn dyna daran. "el," meddai Will, yr ydym yn siwr o gael storom. Gweli di y cwmwl du acw ?" Tyna oleu a tharan eto. Mae yn dechreut bwrw. AVeL beth iritawn i," meddai Will, fe ddaw i'r gwlaw a does yma yr un ty ni chartWb i ni gael cyegcdi Dero i ni gael myned cyn gynted y gallwn." Fwrdda hwynt, ond pan ar haner y ffordd, dyma'r gwlaw yn cl'od. Yr oedd yn bWlw yn arswydus, a'r cerrig yn tssgu i fyny ar yr heol. Yr oedd y ddau yn glycliu yn enbyd. Crn eu bod lawer yn mhellach yr oeddynt yn wlyb trwyddynt. Wei, beth wnawn i ?" meddai Dai, yr ydytn yn rhy wlyb i fyned i weled Mari a Liza heno. Wnaiff i cldini o'r tro i ni fod trwy y nos yn y dillad hyn. Mae yn well i ni fyned yn ol." Na," meddai Wil gan ein bod wedi uijned mor bell ni a awn mwy, beth bynag, pe buasetn oni dangos i'r mer jhed ein bod wedi bod fyny a'a addewid. Dim ond ni gael siarad gair neu ddau ac yni, ni awn yn ol." All right," meddai Dai, a ffwrdd a hwynt, a'r gwlaw yn para i ddyfod i lawr. Cyn hir ddaethant ym mlaen at y ffarm lie oedd y merched yn cadw. Yn mlaen a hwynt at y ffenestr lie oeddynt yn arfer euro. Chlywan nhw ddim o ni yn knocko heno gan y gwynt a'r gwlaw," muldai Dai. "0 yr ydym yn bound o wneud iddynt glywed," medlai Will, gaa daflu dyrnaid o gravel at y ffenestr. Cyn hir, clywoddMaiia Liza fed yna rhywbeth yn curo wrth eu ffenjetr heblaw y gwlaw. Lawr a hwynt i'r ffenestr, ac ynJ. y gwelssnt Will a Dai oddi allan fel dau bysgedyn. Mae Will a Dai yna, middai y merchfd, a lawr i1 hwynt i'w gollwng i mewn. "Boys bach," meddai y merched deuwch i mewn Ble yr ydycli wedi bod nr y gwlaw- yma? Yr jdych yn siwr o fod yn wlyb hyd y croen." Fe ddaliodd y gwlaw ni ar hacncr y ffordd," meddei y fceehgyn, ao yr oeddym yn niedelwi rhoi tro am danoch chwi, beth bynag, ar ol cychwyr, pe dim ond bod fyny a'n addewid, heblaw son am y cariad sydd genym tuag attoch." "Roys bach, dowch j m mlaen at y tan, a thynwchy dillsd gwlybion ynaoddi am danoch. Fe ddodwn ni hwynt i sychu i chwi erbyn y boreu, a fe awn ni nawr i mofyn ihai o ddillad miahdir i chwi ac fe fydd eich dillad eich hunain yn sych erbyn y boreu," a ffwrdd a hwynt i chwilio am beth o ddillad eu meistr. Fe roisant rhai o ddillad goreu y meistr i'r ddau garwr, ac fe ddodasant y dillad gwlybion i hongian ar link y cran yn y siqp/y, a dodasant padellaid dda o lo ar y tan, er ejehu y dillad. gwlybion, a ffwrdd. a'r ddau bar i'r llofft lie yr oeddynt yn arfer treulio y nos pan yn caru. Yr oedd Dai a Will yn edrych yn dda yn nillad y meistr. Yr oedd y merched yn eu hoffi yn fwy nag erioed y tro h WD. Yr oeddynt j n edrych yn fashers anghyffredin. Ar ol ieldynt siarad liyn a'r Uall am rai oriau, fe ddarfu i'r pedwar eyrthio i freichiau cwsg. Ni ddihur.asant hyd i'r meistr galw y merched yn y boreN, O'rfa'.h wylliu dychrynllyd! Pa beth oedd i'w wneyd bechgyn ? Beth o'r gloch ydyw hi," meddai un o'r merched. 4 Pump, meddai un o'r bechgyn. 4 AU right,' meddai uno'r merched nid yw miahdir yn arfer codi cyn chwech. Cera lawr meddai Mari, a dere lan a dillad y boys yn y fan.' Lawr a Liza, end gwar- chod anwyl Yr opdd y dillad wedi llosgi gormod o lo wedi cael ei ddodi ar y tan—y dilled wedi Uosgi Brswychodd Liza, a nol a hi a'r newydd at Mari a'r bechgyn. Ni chrcdai Maii y fath beth nes iddi fyred lawr a gwelcd ei hunan. Gwir ddigon — yr oedd y dillad wedi lloegi, Beth ofdd i wneyd mwy ? Nol a Mari at y bechgyn gan gadarnhau y newydd ddrwg, Dyna le wedyn Wpl meddai uno'r bechgyn, yr oeddynt yn awr yn dechreu gwyllti. Beth oedd i'w wneyd 1 Ni wnelai ddim o'r tro iddynt fyned yn nillad gcreu y meistr, am mai Loreu Sul ydoedd, ac fe fydd eu ei"ieu arno. Ac ni wnelai y tro chwaith i hysbysu y meistr o'r tro anffodua. 0 roa, gwell fyddai pob- peth na hyny. Lawr dillad yna,' meddai y merched, mae yn rhaid i chwi wisgo ein dillad Di, Fe rocklodd Mari menthyg ei gwn i Will, a fe gafodd Dai hen wn ar ol Liza, a ffwrdd a hwynt cyn gyr.ted ag y gallent-cyn i'r teulu goeli. Yr oedd Mari a Lisa yn edrych ar drothwy y drws ar y ddau garwr yn myned lan trwy'r yard. Yr oedd y merched yn methu peidio cbwerthin-yr oedd golwg ysmala arnynt. Dwy esgyd fawr ar eu traed, a'r aanau yn rhy fyr, a'r gwnau hyd eu pelyniau, a bobo shawl am eu penau, a bobo basdwn yn eu dwylaw. Beth 03 gwrddwn ni a, rhwyn er yr heol, fe fyddii ynsicr o gael ein ofn, meddai Dai.' Paid meindio,' meddai Wil, 'dere i ni gael myned girtref gynted ag y gallons, diolcha ein bod wedi dod yn iach hyd Pwy ydyw hwn syud yn dod,' meddai Dai, gen edrych o'r ty ol. « Y lobby yw,' meddai Will, dere i ni gael ei mhali hi, a a hwynt yn ddychrynllyd, oud nid oeddynt yn naediu redeg yn dda yn y gwnan.yr oedd- ynt yn rhy dyn iddynt. Pan ddaethant i'r ffarm lie jr oeddynt yn cadw, yr oedd y morwynion yn godro, a'r da yn y Beth niwn ni nawr,' meddai Dai, fe fydd i'r merched yma eicr o adnabod ni.' Fe redwn nerth ein traed trwy y meddai Will, yna ni chant lawer o amser i edrych arnum Ffwrdd a hwynt drwy y yard. Gwarchod anwvl fe gifodd y da a'r merched eu ofn, yr of d 1 y da yn rhedeg ac yn neidio, a'r merched yn gwychad. Beth sydd yn bod,' m 'ddai'r meistr,' gan redeg allan o'r ty. Dwy hen renyw fawr oedd yn rEdg lan trwy yard yma, a lan a hwynt i'r storehouse at y • Hawyr anwyl!' meddai meistr, gan ymofyn ei ddryll, a lan ag ef i'r storehouse lie oedd y bcchgyn yn cysgu. • Beth y ddwy fenyw }na ddieth i'r lan attoeli,' meddai meistr. • Ddaeth neb lan yma meddai'r beehgyn,' fel y gillwch weled, does YlUa neb i gael ond ein dau Y mae y meistr a'r merched etto yn methu deall beth oedd y weledigaeth rhyfedd a welsant. Y n y fen yma daeth gwraig y ty lie yr oeddwn yn Ilelifa i mewn an ddyweyd fod swpcr yn bared. Ffwrdd a ni i awper. 'Stori dda oeid honna, meddw,1 i.' Ie,' meddni yntau wedvn—ond yma, rhoddodd y wraig stop arragor o ystoriau. Boreu trannoth, aethum adref. Yr oedd y wraig a'r plant yn weddd. Nid ydyw y wraig yn fceldlcn i mi fyrel nr gered fel yma, ond y mae wedi addaw y caf fyned i Llangunnock etto. Nawr ferched ieuainc, parotowch Ie i mi. Yr ydwyf wedi clywed fod gennych Ie da lan yna. Peidiwch a dweyd wrth neb fy mod yn dyfoel, am fy mod yn mofyn caeIlot o notes, yr ydwyf wedi cae.1 ar ddeall fod yna Ie ela iawn aip notfl¡. Pcidiwch a dweyd wrth neb fy (q yn bricd. Nid wyf chwaith yn teetotaler. Yr wyf ya tneddwl fe fydd i mi gytiKno yn dda. Old Chaps, yt wyf yn edrych yn mlaen am dderbyniad gwiesog genych. Nid pen twysn wyf yn feddvvL -o- The Weekly Reporter is thought a lot of in the neat little village of Mydrim. Tho inhabitants of Mydrim are so good natured that they relish a good joko, quite equal to the relish they ael from a good plate of beef, sauced over with Yorkshire Relish." As a young lad of about 12 summers was fgetting into bed last Thursday evening, his last words to his mother were Good night, mamma cofiwch chi ngalw i'n foreu bcreu yfory, achos Dydd Gwener yw hi, diwrnod y Reporter. Os na fyddau lawr yn y siop ddigon boreu, fe fydd y Reporters wedi ei gwerthu gyd. A fel ych chun'n gwybod fi fydd row ofnadwy gyda data os na cht.ff ef y papur erbyn y daw adref o'i waith." The mother bent down and kissed his dear brow, and said that she was very glad that her dear boy was taking such interest in the happiness of his home," as no Reporter, no pcaco" he won't be happy till he gets it. -0-- Great preparations are made in the different Snnday Schools of our district against their annual assembly or anniversary. Bankyfelin Sunday School is far superior this year than previous years, in their singing, reciting, and their catechising. This is due to the noble efforts of their teachers. To say the least the rev. gentle- man, Mr Thomas, who is their worthy pastor, has done everything in his power to cultivate the minds of both his senior and junior scholars. It rtfleets great credit on the part of Mr Thomas for the marks his scholars received at the annual examination which took place a few months ago. Ebenezer Sunday School is busy making prepara- tions for their annual assembly so is Gibeon* and Cana. Why not get an assembly of tho above four Sunday Schools. We are given to understand that Cana and; Bankyfelin hold one Christmas day, why don't the four join then ? It is full time for us to shake off this sectarianism, which is nothing but a cancerous disease that eats away the unison which ought to reign among us. Let not mere trifles be stumbling-blocks against any good cause so as to prevent it from being prosperous. The Superintendents of the above schools kindly take the hint. SCHPRECZT.

St. Clears Petty Sessions. TUESDAY.—Before Mr C W Jones, Carmarthen (in the chair) Mr H S Carver, Blaencorse and Mr J N Harrison, Pendine. .1 DRUNKS." P C. William Jones charged Evan James, Cliff- side, St Clears, labourer, with being drunk and disorderly on the highway at St Clears on the 30th of March, 1896.—Fined 10s, inclusive. P.C. James Hoare charged Owen Williams, the Likes, Laugharne Township, a stonemason, with being drunk and disorderly on the 21st April, 1896. —The Constable gave evidence in support of the charge; and Mary Davies, wife of Thomas Davies, cockleman, Frog-street, Laugharne, gave evidence for the defence.—The Beach, however, considered the case proved, and fined the defendant 2s 6d and 103 costs.

Carmarthenshire County Council. MEETING OF THE MAIN ROADS SUB- COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Main Roads Sub-Committee (Western Division), was held at tie Grand Jury Room of the Shire Hall, Carmarthen, on Saturday. There were present:—Councillors John Lloyd, Penybank (chairman) John Johns, Parceithin (vice-chairman) Thomas Thomas, Penwern James John, Cørmarthen John Rees, Dolgwm T. Rees Jones, Paritglas John Williams, Penlan; John Phillips, Caerlleon John Thomas, Thornhill, Car- marthen A E Jeremiah, Cefngwndwn, and C E Morris, Ptnbryn also Mr Daniel Phillips, County Surveyor. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE- CHAIRMAN. I Mr John LloyJ was unanimously re-elected I chairman, on the motion of Mr John Williams and Mr John Johns re-elected vice-chairman, on the motion of Mr A E Jeremiah. THE GREEN CASTLE WALL. The Clerk was instructed to write to the owner of the Greencastle Estate, and direct his attention to the delapidated state of the wall on the east Bide of the main road under Greencastle, Llangain,which is dangerous to the public, and request him to have the same put in an efficient state of repair forthwith. SURVEYORS REPORT. The surveyors report of works necessary, amounting to t26 os, was produced and approved ADVANCES. Advances weie made to the contractors for materials amounting to £.515.

The Post of Crier of Quarter Sessions for Carmarthen. To the Editor of the Carmarthen Weekly Reporter. SIR,—In your account of the proceedings of the Town Council, in your last week's issue, I noticed that one of the candidates was a paid servant of the borough that is to say, he was paid weekly out of the ratepayers' money for performing his present duties. What I want to know ie, had this servant a legal right to offer his services for another job? Had he the sanction of the Board under which he is at present engaged ? When this person does ether work (sometimes for the county), who performs the work he is paid weekly for, and that by the heavily-taxed ratepayers of Carmar- then ? An answer will oblige in your next issue. Yours, &c., RATEPAYER (And a Member of the League). May 12th, 1S96. [Our correspondent evidently refers to the School Attendance Officer. It is perfectly legal for this official to undertake any work which does not interfere with the discharge of his duty to the School Board. We cannot answer as to consent, etc., having been given. It would not be required unless the officer Is required to give his whole time to the duties—which we do not believe is the caee in this instance.—ED., C. IV.JR.] [The above letter was held over last week.—ED.]

PENYGROES, LLANDEBIE. CONCERT.—On Friday and Saturday evenings most successful concerts were given by the infanta of the Ponygroes Board Schools. The large schoolroom was filled to overflowing on both nights, many on Saturday night having to be refused admission. The little ones who were trained by tho head mistress (Miss Painter) gave an exhibition of tbeir school work in the shape of kindergarten games, recitations, action songs aud musical and scarf drills. In the interval Mr T. Harries gave a cornet solo with his usuil skill. Part two consisted of the old-fashioned but ever-amusing "Jarley's Waxworks." Miss Painter represented Mrs Jarley, and Mr Wm. Williams took the humorous characier of Jim the Showboy. The chair was taken on Friday evening by the Rer W. Bowen (in the unavoidable absence of Mr W. B. Dobill), and on Saturday evening by Mr J. Price formerly for many years headmaster of the schools. LLANFIHANGEL-ABERCOWIN. SCHOOL BOARD.—At a mooting of the School Board of Llanfihangel-Abercowin, which was held in the Schoolroom, Bankyfelin, on Thursday, the 14th inst., under the presidency of Mr D. Walters, Mill, the following resolution was passed —" That the Education Bill of the present Government is bad in principle, and worse in details, and if it became law in its present form would tend to hamper and cripple the school boards, and would ultimately destroy Board Schoosl; consequently, the opposition should spare no pains in mending the most objectionable sections of the Bill, particu- larly those which seem to interfere with the progress of education and the welfare of the community at large." It was further resolved to send a copy of the resolution to the sitting member, Mr Lloyd Morgan, M.P. We are very pleaeed to see the district beginning to move in this matter. It is not too much to say that Wales owes her present position ab-olutely to the Board Schools The future of Wales is threatened by this Bill, but if the schools nlready existing", HI be firmly pro- tected, we shall have na occasion to grumble. PASTUY AND SWEETS."—The New and Enlarged Edition "f this valuable little work, containing Practical Hints and Original Recipes for Tasty Disho for tho Dinner and Supper Table, will be sent Post Free on receipt of Address by ALFRED BIRD & SOfiJ, Birminghatr.—N.B. —Grocers can have Copies for Distributing among their Customers on Application.

I Ferryside and District Gossip. The following letter has been received by ite from Sir John Joy, the gentleman who wrote the letter which eppearfd in these columns recently. The real Sir John feels aggrieved because a young sprig. who resides not far from the villaga struts" about with the worthy Knigh's' feathers :— Knight's Paradise, May 19th, 1896. DEAlt Stli,-Foui-,d, Found, Found, a short time ago, near Ferry side, a mongrel cross-bred dog, retriever and setter, believed to have been seen of late in the kennel. Alike all ctossbreds, he cannot be relied upon, He scents well, especially when it tdkea the form of misrepresentation. Can be warranted a certain finder of any now laid eggs from which honour is likely to be hatched. But of late, unfortunately for him, he carried them about himself as specimens to the public, but the foul air of public assemblages and the shivery-shake carriage:of this dog soon made them rot and ob, pity some were smashed against his forehead by a young. dame, who used the staff 11 honour to whom honour is due with gtc%t alacrity. The dog seems inclined at times to answer and recognise the name Huwco, but is generally known in the locality as talcen slip," and also "LIenor Main." A few days ago he sniffed the pocket of Lily Jemima, and had scent of Sir John Joy's letter, then in her possession, which afterwards, Mr Correspondent, fell into your own hands and was published in your gossip March 27. On this scent he kept, and, at last, succeeded through the help of a brother, to secure the prey which he seemed to apprise very much, judging from the way they copied the letter one afternoon whilst fencing. I have evidence at hand that my letter has been sent, shown, and published by him, and all in his mighty name. Bravo that rotten egg smashed against his forehead was but a light punishment. Properly, he ought to ba soaked in a hogshead of rotten eggs. I have a reason for all I do, believe, or write, and can prove so by sufficient evidence, for thank God, there are a few besides Huwco that can speak the truth. Hence the letter referred to was simply a note received by me by the previous post, and answered by the following. I, as its real author, never thought it would ever see public light, neither did I deem it worthy. Well, if "LIQnor Main did so much of such a paltry thing what would he do if he had the grip of a master- piece composition from the facile pen and fertile brain of Sir John Joy. But this is not the first time that he has tried to play Reynard-s part with this person, having sent two letters in succession proposing matrimony in the name of a young lady from the village. But he has-,partners in the tran- saction, one of whom was the son of a rev. silver- headed gentleman, and the other—a fool. But I must not forget to temper justice with mercy even in dealing with Lienor Main." For once upon a time, when perched upon the pinacle of his glory he clipped off 36 half-pennies, the first prize awarded for an essay at the Sunday School he attends. It must, however, be borne in mind thit Ferryside has reared some excellent essay writing wrestlers, to whom Lienor "-but I better let he curtain fall here, and I will close my epistolary communica- tion with an exhortatory remark, which is to bear in mind that it is qllie as much of a sin to break the 8th commandment as to break the 9tb. Well, old boy, just take my paw, we will etill be friends -yr hwn y mac y tid yn ei geryddu, y mae efe yn ei garu. Yours, etc., IR JOHN JVï. The above is such a "weighty" epistle that my readers must be satisfied with it alono this week. DIDYMCS DODS.

FERRYSIDE. LOCAL SUCCESS.—We are pleased to learn that Mr William Jenkins, eldest son of Mr Daniel Jenkins, Broadlay, has successfully passed his examination f8 R S S., last week at Swansea. Mr Jenkins is at present living in Maesteg, Bridgend. CRICKET CLUI; -A meeting of tlis olub was held at the National Schoolroom on Thursday of last week. Mr II Lfwrence presided. There was a good attendance of members. Amongst other business, a vote of thanks was passed to Mr A Brigstocke and last year's officials for their services. The accounts were gone into, and show that the club is in a fair state financially. It was resolved that the club join the Carmarthenshire Cricket League. The following were the officers appointed for this season:—Captain, Mr H Lawrence vice- captain, Rev J R James; treasurer, Mr D A Daniels hon sec, Mr A D Townsend. A com- mittee was also formed, consisting of the following, besides officials—Messrs F W Child, R Dyke, W A Mitchell, II Jenkins, and J Nicholas. There are 18 League matches to be fulfilled this season, 12 at home and 6 away, so that the club has its work cut out, and the members trust thit all interested in cricket wiil do their best to put in attendance at practices, and that outsiders will also assist to the btst of their power. A vote of thanks was passed to the Captain for presiding, and for the efforts he has made on behalf of the club. LLANSTEPHAN. CUICKET.—CARMAUTHEN TOWN 2XD X [ r. LLAN- STEP RA-rh is match was played at Llanstephan on Thuisday, the ltth inst., and resulted in a narrow win for tho visitors by 3 runs. Appended are the scores — CAKMAUTHEN 2ND XI S B James c and b D Williams 21 Jas J, ff reys at Mitchell c D Williams 0 L H Thomas b D Williams 3 W V Morgun b D Williams 7 C P Jenkins run out 1 W M Evans b W H Mitchell 0 P Cook c Lawrence b Mitchell 0 J M Williams b D Williams 3 E 0 Evam b D Williams. 0 A 0 Williams c W John b D Williams 1 Sid Thomas not out 2 Extyag-Byei 6 Total. 50 LLANSTEPHAN, J Davies b C P Jenkins 3 Lawrence b S B James 0 D NVi*iliams c SFhomas b J Jeffreys 19 W II Mitchell b C P Jenkins 0 W John 1 b w, b C P Jenkins 17 J Reeves b C P Jenkins U George Mortis b C P Jenkins 0 J T Jones c W V Morgan b J Jeffreys 0 Ben Davies not out 5 D Nicholson b C P Jenkins 1 John Jones run out 0 Extras, byes 2 Total 47

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A Gocd Ideal Tradesman compared to a Beautiful Oak. THESE FEW LINES WERE WRITTEN ON MAY 7TH, He is cot a birch but heart of oak In principle, tone and brain Through youth and manhood to old age This oik he will retain. This oak is beautiful all through, In foliage, form and heart, When finely polished it is a gem A gem in every part. Like heart of oak he stands the test It's best in Merchandise In trade he always plays the man And this grandly wise. In politics he has no tricks, He is radically right In hiding colours, with their spleen With grace, all out of eight. o may he last like heart of oak In talk and deeds and brain, And his descendants to the last All follow in his train. Ere his career here below Reaches its earthly span, May many years be in store For this good, gentle, man. When God ordains all eartbly ties To snap for ever here, o may he last in heavenly bliss Immortal, oaken dear. A living oak, eternal oak, An oak so full of bloom, Where all is oaken and to last Beyond this land of gloom. May God protect his offspring dear To steer through this life And also guide, and help and bless Hie dear loving wife. Through life and death may Jesus grant Them all a clear sky, Until they meet in Summer-land In everlasting day. J. G. THOMAS.

SILOAM, PONTARGOTHI. COTHI BRIDGE.—Last Tuesday the Sunday School had a tea fight," and all ages, cects, and politics were heartily welcomed to partake of the cup that cheers." The ladies of the congregation young and old, vied with each other in admirability and attention. The tea supplied by Mr William Davies, merchant, Ccthi House, was of the very bear, At 7 p.m. a literary meeting of a very lively and interesting character w&s held, when the Rev Garibaldi Thomas was voted to the chnir, and Mr David Thomas, Nantysaer, had charge of a long programme of recitation, reading, singing and impromptu speeches. Mr Thomas, of the Twyn Farm, conducting the singing with his usual ability* I Mr H. Davies (Eryr Glyn Cothi), the active superintendent of the Sunday School, did his part splenelidly in arranging all the details. The meeting proved beyond a doubt that there is any amount of young talent here awaiting developement. TE PAHTY A CIIYFAUFOD ADRODDIADOL.—Dydd Mawrth diweddaf (Mai 12fed) o ddyddiau'r byd ocdd yn ddydd a hir ddysgwylid gan blant Siloam— adøg yr wyl do a'r cyfarfod adroddiadol. Kid oes eisieu hysbysu neb o ddarllenwyr y Reporter ei bod yn ddiwrnod ffafriol o ran yr hin, am fod yr hin yn ffifriol beunydd i gynnal cyfarfodydd o'r fath y dyddiau hyn. Yr oedd y byrddau wedi eu hulio am dri o'r gloch, a'r plant yn barod i gyfranogi o'r danteithion, pryd yr oedd yn gweini i'w hanglienion Miss M Stephen, Crychgwyn, a Miss J Daniels, Castel Hywel, yn cael eu cynorthwyo gan Miss E Thomas a Miss S Jones ac mae y rhai sycll yn proffam eu bod yn feirniaid ar atrgylchiadau fath, yn dyweyd gallesid Ihvyddo i gael eu gwell o'r Ferrysiele i Gilcwm a diau nad yw hyny yn myned yn rhy bell, oblegiel yr oedd eu serchawgrwydd a'u deheurwydd y dydd hwnw yn profi'r ffaith. Ar ol i'r plant dreulio y prydnawn yn nghymdeithat y tê, y bara brith, y buns, y biscuits, a'r sweets, daeth saith o'r gloch i fyny, adeg dechreu y cyfarfod llenyddil pryd y cynnygiwyd ac yr eiliwyd y Parch J. Garibaldi Thomas, Plas y Crug, i fod yn y gadair, a Mr D Thomas, Nantsaer, dau Boanerges rglwys Siloam. Yn ganlynol aed drwy y program fel ycanljn:— Adroddiad, Pwsi fach Nel," H Morgan adroddiad, Little Mouse," William George Evans unawd, II Paid gadael i," Anna Morgan adroddiad, 0 b'le mie pethau yn dyfod ? Lizzie BJwen ton, Waste not a precious moment," gan gor yr aelwyd (Abersalwach), ac yn cael ei arwain gan Ellenor Bowen, Tynodd y ferch ieuanc hon a'i chor daranau o gymmeradwyaeth cddi wrth y dorf, a gwnaeth enw iddi eihun a goffeir tra pery oes y gwyddfodolion da 11, Y Pin a'r Nodwydd," Mary Morgan a Margaret Jones unawd, Argenus | wyf," gan Mary Esther Evans; unawd, The Street Arab," Eller-or Bowen (The Welxh Rica) unawd, | Hiraeth," Emily Thomas ton, Dydd Coroniad," gan gor y Pinnt, dan arweiniad Mr R Thomas, Twyn; ndrrdliad, "Excursion y Plant," David j Davies rdroddiad, Y Cor Mawr," gan Mrs Harris, Bontnewydd (uchel gymeradwyaeth) ton, "Rhagom tilwyr Iesu," gan yr Ysgol, dan arweinydd Mr Thomas, Twyn ton, The Soldier's Drill," gan gor o ferchfd bychain, din arweiniad Anna Morgan (cymmeradwyae'h fyddarol) rystadleuaeth, araeth cMifyfyr, tettyn, Papur," goreu, David Thomas a Thomas Thomas, yn gyd- fuddugol. Beirniaid, y cadeirydd a'r arweinydd unawd, Y Bachgen ffirwelicdd wlad," John Thomas; adroddiad, Wto can that little boy be ?" Ellenor Bowen Welsh Diva) a William George Evans adroddiad, Gwaith dvdd Sadwin," Getta Davies ton, A goodly thing," gan Barti i adroddiad, II Y Darn Arian," Alice Jont's; unawd, Gwnewch bobpeth yn Gvmraeg," Anna Morgan, y plant yn uno yn y byrdwn ton that goeth forth and weepc-th," gan gor y plant, dm arweiniad, Mr Thomas, Twyn, (uchel gymeradwyaeth) darlltn ar y pryd, William Jones arThorr.as Thomas yn gyd-fuddugol; ton, Dyddieu dyn sydd fel glaswelltyn," gan y cor mwyaf, dan arweiniad Mr Thomas, Twyn. Arol tali diolch- garwch i'r cadeirydd a'r arweinydd, aeth pawb adref, gan ddyweyd, Melus, moes cto." Deallwn 10:1 yr Ysgol Sul yn y lie yn fwy gweithgar a llewyrchus nig y mae wedi bod er ys blynyddau a bod sylw mawr yn cael ei dalu i'r plant a'r fcobl ieuainc. Wei, bced felly, ac ciddunwn Dduw yn rhwydd i bob athraw, athrawes, a dycgybl yn y lie.—PKESBEK.

NATIONAL UNION OF TKACHEUS. — The South Wales District Union held its annual meeting this year at the Copper Works Board School, Llanelly, on Saturday week. Two meetings were held, one at 11.30 for teachers, and a public meeting at o o'clock. There was a large attendance of teachers from all parts of South Wales. Mr C. H. Moore, secretary of the West Yorks District Union, and Ex-President of the National Federation of Class Teachers, attended at great personal inconvenience, as did also Mr Brockingtou, B.A., Cardiff. these gentlemen delivered excellent addresses on the Education Bill. which, it is needless to say. were greatly appreciated. Mr Tom John, Llwynpia, was unavoidably abse»k. The officers elected for the ensuing year were :— President, Mr J. Evans, Hafod vies "president, Mr Jenkins, Swansea secretary, Mr C. Willmot, Cardiff. A very hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the. retiring officers and committee. The afternoon meeting was of a most enthusiastic character. The largest room in these excellent schools was filled to over flowing. Some had to be content in the cloak- room, and others in the surrounding classrooms. The chair was taken by Mr Howell, the esteemed chairman of the Llanelly School Board. All the resolutions from the Executive cf the N.U.T., dealing with the "Education Bill," which were submitted to this meeting, were carried unanimously. Addresses were given by the followicg gentlemen Rev Elfet Lewis. Rev Roger Williams, Llanelly Messrs Moore and Brockmgton, N.U.T. Messrs Howell, Gwilym Evans, Edmunds (solicitor), J. A. Williams (Guardian), aud Joues, Llanelly Messrs Roberts and Davies, Swansea and Mr Walters, Merthyr. An excellent tea was provided for the visitors by the Llanelly teachers, who spared no trouble to make the meetings successful. The day's proceedings were terminated with a "social."

The Rev. W. Thomas, Whitland, and his Churches. ANOTHER PRESENTATION. As we announced in our report of the presenta- tion made to the Rev W. Thomas, at Whitland, another presentation of a similar kind took place at Bethel, Llanddewi- Veltrey, on the 6th inst. Mr E H. James, Pontygaftl, presided and there were also present :—Rev L. James, Brynybank Rev D. E. Williams, Henllan Rev J. Williams, Cartan Mr Isaac Phillips, Lletty Mr J. John, Castcll; Mr Kvan John, Dryslwynfach Mr W. Thomas, Spring Gardens Mr Scourfield, Board School; Mr 1). Evans, Bristol House; Mr John Evans, Bankysaeson, &:0. The Chairman in opening the proceedings spoke of the good feeling and harmony which had always existed between the Church at Bethel and their beloved pastor for the long space of forty years. Such good feeling waa most essential to the success of the ministry and the career of the Church during the Rev W. Thomas's pastorate was a high testimony to the harmonious feeling which had prevailed all round as well as the earnestness which the rev. gentleman had thrown into the discharge of the duties of his sacred calling. The purse of gold which they were m<,t to present to their pastor was but a small taken of the esteem in which he was held by them.—After other speeches had been delivered in similar terms, Mr John Evans presanted the Rev W. Thomas with an elaborate-woiked puree of sovereigns. The Rev W. Thomas was evidently affected in rising to reply. He said :—I feel thankful to the Churches and friends of all denominations, far and near, for contributing so generously towards my testimonials. Many of the subscribers are unknown and unknowable to me personally. I have to thank God, above all, for Church increase Bethel is more than double the number it was in 18-35, although the population of the parish is much less also, for sparing my life till now. and for enabling me to discharge my duties rpgalarly for 40 years and four monthp, without missing a Sunday. "By the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not ("uud vaiu. But I laboured abundantly, yet, not I, but the grace of God which was with me." I feel ju&t like Paul to night, when he wrote his Epistle to the Church at Philippi, which had sent him several presents, lie thought very highly of their kindneey, on account of its bweet-smeliing odour here, and the satisfation it gave to God— a sacrifice acceptable, well-plcasing to Ged" You will agree with me (1) That I have been active during my ministerial curecr No one can charge me with idleness and indifference, either temporally or spiritually. (2) Tint I have been a consistent advocate of popular rights. I believe, therefore. I spoke fearless) y and plainly, irrespeo- tite cf all possible and certain consequences to me personally. (8) That I have been an ardent advocate of justice all round—to the classes as well as the masses. (4) That I have taken my humble part in the agitation for religious equality among Nonconformist aud Conformist denomina- tions. This must &nd will be realised in the near future in our kingdom and the whole world. (.ï) I have endeavovred to be 1. yal to my convictions, which have bean sacred to me—pla>u hints from above as to the direction of my life, as to the part which I should invariably tuke in public move- ments, and as qualifications to act for or against, as cases might require. I believe I have been loyal to New Testament Christianity, Jeeus of Nazarech and Calvary, in and cut of the pulpit. In conclusion, you will allow ma to state that I hope henceforth, to the end of my curcer, to do everything better than ever by the kind sympathies, prayers, and cp?operations of my churches, and especially by the rich blessings of God (applause). Several appropriate musical selections weie rendered by the choir under the leadership of Mr B. Jones. The meeting waa clo&ad with prayer.

LLANGADOCK. A VESTRY MEETING was held at the Magistrates' room on the 8th inst. The chair was occupied by Mr Kees, the Vicar, who, in a long speech, did his best to satisfy the numerous ratepayers assembled that the rilih churchwarden heel only parochial business to attend to, but Mr Davies would rot give iu. Major Tudor Lloyd Harries proposed Mr Fred Phillips. Caerhyn, as churchward n, and Mr Jackson seconded. GtitlUlu, fturrey Home, proposed Mr Davies, Cwrtyplas, and Mr Protheroe seconded. The members then divided, when the numbeis were:—For Mr Phillips, 30 for Mr Davies 21; majority for Mr PhiUips, 6. Mr Davids :\1, once yave notice that he demanded a fiesh poll, which we understand will be granted. QUEUES AND PKEDICTJONS. — Perhaps some of the numerous readers of your paper will kindly reply to a few questions. Is the Vicar compelled through law to choose his Warden in a vestry assembled—and that yearly ? Who will have to bear the expense of another vestry, and how long after notice is given must the second vestry take place r "We trust that we shall not see in Lian- gs d ick again what we Boreiy witnessed last Vestry meeting. A certain gentlemau put in force little short of the old" screw." Fiiends, let all be done above board. When the said gentleman seeks office himself, we have but little hesitation in predicting that the last veBtry meeting will be remembered. CADIIVBV'S COCOA is not only a stimulating and refreshing drink, it is also a nutritious food, probably more nourishing than any other beverage. Cadbury's is absolutely pure—no alkalies being used as in many of the so-called pure foreign Cocoas.