The Carmarthen Weekly Reporter

Bankyfelin Notes. It was getting rather late w hen we made fur home from Carmarthen one Saturday, about a fortnight ago. As we were walkiug up 0110 of the streets, nothing broke tho dead .silence of the night, only the sound <"aijsod by the footfall of the Bobby" going round his beat. We were passing by one of the Coffee Taverns, when we heard the piercing cry of a young belle. We stopped and drew near to the building from whence this agonizing cry came. Attirst we thought pome one was assasinating this young damsel. These were the words that lell upon our cars:—"0 John, 0 John, John bach, ble mae John heno ? paham na ddaw yn ol ?" Then followed a series of heart-rending cries that made our very system quiver. We were as if pinioned to the pavement, and gazed in utter bewilder- ment towards the direction of those astounding cries. Then we noticed coming towards us ono of the Blue Coats." Fearing he should suspect us as having something to do with this melee, we endeavoured to make the best of our way up the street as soon as possible. All along our way home those shrieks rang in our ears. All this remained quite a mystery to us until now of late when this strange affair was elucidated to us in the following manner. Those cries (as it was solved to us) came from a young lady who is in the strong, firm clutches of Cupid. It seems her young man had gone to L for a few days. The parting with her dear —— had afiected her to such an extent that she fell asleep that night and dreamt of her darling. In her dream she saw-Ii Hold hard no more or I'll break yer blessed neck if you split." mind, thou Sweet Marie, By and bye lie* 1L come to thee, And from L he will bring To you what we call a r-g, For the ring give him a kiss 0 you pretty little miss." As one of the young Aquilæ" was going along the road from Carmarthen town to the Junction, he was surprised to see so many—as ho thought—of wayside travellers. They seemed to him to be taking a rest after a hard day's toil, but it was not so, for this day happened to be a Sunday. It was late, and the young Aquihe was going back, after a ramble about the town, to the dear and peaceful neighbourhood ot Bankyfelin, by the last down train from the Junction. What struck him most was that these travellers by the roadside were in pairs, and about twenty or thirty yards apart. He thought they must have walked a considerable distance that day. He had compassion on one pair, who seemed to him to be quite done up, so he ventured to ask them how far they had to go that night, and how far they had come, and as it was now getting dark, if his services to them would be in any way acceptable, or be the means of relief to them in their distress. To his surprise this charitable benevolent spirit of his was met with "hair curling" epithets irom the male companion. At this, he at once took to his heels, and, as he was from the country, lie thought at the least offence the town crackers would at once destroy him. So off ho bolted, every moment thinking this fellow was after him, and, as he passed each pair on his way, he thought he increased his speed tenfold each timo, for he thought all those would join in his pursuit. After he had passed about a score or more, he thought his flight was increased to lightening speed, and nearly knocked off one of tho gate posts leading to the Junction by his velocity. On the platform he tried to soothe his excited mind, as he thought that the fear was now over. He asked a bystander who were all those people on the roadside, as they had given him a terrible fright. "Ob," he said, they are sweet- hearts out courting." He thought that assertion was rather mild, for he said there Was nothing sweet about one fellow he had met on the road, which had caused him all this bewilderment. He thought this fashion of courting was worse than the country isshion. He says they do not think of going Out like that in the country, but wonld rather do their wooing before a nice bright hre in the kitchen, than be as exposed to all the passers by in such a much-frequented thoroughfare. -0-- Dernyn heb ti attalnodi. Fe rhoddir pwys o ganwyllau yn wobr i'r un a'i darlleno yn oreu, yr cnwau i fod yn Haw yr ysgrifenydd ar y Slain o Mehefin. Cyfeir- iad — Greogeri Manifastus Quilmonitus, Belle Fon Roch Buildings, The Parisian Avenue, Bankyfelin. Yn nofio oedd cath mewn ffiol gawl oedd llygoden yn bwyta asenod a chefiylau sydd ddefnyddiol i ddarllen y Reporter sydd dda cits a clrwgdybus ydyw rhai dynion da sydd gymmwynasgar i hedfan yw rhyddid yr aderyn bach cig mocliyn yn inhen y ty sydd dda i'w fwyta yn Gaerfyrddin mae merched liir a llyda1 yw'r afon yn Bankyfelin mae dynion du i gyd yw lliw y cwrcath gwyn yw lliw hosannau du y merched sydd o wlan cpifyi haiarn am deithio dros fryniau thai a meusydd yr elied y wenol yn yr haf mae amser rhew ac eira wedi myned heibio asyn gwyllt aoth y dyn yn Bankyfelin gwertliu y Reporter am chwe-cheiniog yr un yw cariad nn ferch yn Bankyfelin os deg mlynedd. -0- Everybody tries to enjoy themselves and to make as much iun as they can on a Bank Holiday. The towns people go out to the country, and the country people flock into the town. The people of the seashore anticipate to breathe the light, balmy air of the mountains the inhabitants of the hilly districts rush to the sea. Exchange is no robbery, but possibly this spirit of give and take may be carried on to too far an extent. ■*jastWhit-Monday two young damsels from Carmarthen came out to the country to spend this imporant day, and thought they should trace their steps to tho quiet little village of Mydrim, for they understood that there was Cymanfa to be held there that day. ^Shortly after ten o'clock in the morning these two" gays" from Carmarthen could "e seen entering the village. They were Very smartly dressed, and as is always our custom in the country to know who is every stranger, where they come from, ^'liere they are going to, and what they have been made of, so wo were not a little anxious as to the interest of this couple. We Avere unable to delineate their physiogs Properly, as they wore very heavy falls, but, could see, for all that, that they were bout on mischief, with an air of fun w henever possible. We could see that they ere looking out for a sweetheart each, but Ilclee.d the country fellows thought that such a privelege as to walk with these smart grangers was too much to be allowed to lem, but before evening, we saw that the Carmarthen girls had been suceesssful in Rapturing two country fellows whom they îl. ff trunipliantly towards Carmarthen, his is not so much to be wondered at, when e consider that it is leap year. It was seen lat the fellows were very quiet, and the pr's had to do all the talking, and it was lrd to get the two young men even to smile v all. Tho girls played their cards the best they could, but the fellows were very shy, as ey thought that such personages as these -Tr^6 too high for them to be familiar with. fA. n they had sent them some miles, the r,e. *°ws thought it would be better to return. 10 girls could not draw them any further, so they were to part. Now, you young girls, did you kiss those fellows ? We were surprised when we peeped over the hedge to see such an affectionate parting We have received complaints that the bowleis of the young men have been badly knocked about. We are pleased to find that there are more of theso 10s 6d hats to be had at the establishment where these young ladies hailed from. Now then, you town girls, do not think you can do as you like when you come out to the country, by hugging and kissing the country fellows and spoiling their hats, and do not let yourselves be carried away by the exuberance of your verbosity. -;)- That doleful and miserable expression of anxiety and vexation which had imprinted itself upon the countenances of the farmers in tho locality is beginning to disappear, and beams of hope and cheerfulness are beginning to irradiate their faces as those glorious showers of rain descend upon the parched land. The few l'howers of rain we have had have been somewhat local while a few fields here and there received a good drenching, others a short distance away were comparatively untouched. -0- I have not for a long time heard the animating strains of the Bankyfelin Brass Brass what has become of it? We have many young fellows in the neighbourhood who are good trumpeters and are much interested in the band; therefore it would not be a bad idea now that this drought causes so much melancholy if the Conductor were to once more muster the members and favour us with a few selections as we are in so much need of exhilaration-which would be far preferable to those torturing strains which have lately been inflicted upon us by our German cousins. The Social lea g°iven to the juvenile mombers of Cana on Friday last was well enjoyed, and at the concert in the evening there was a good attendance, and the several items on the programme were well appreciated. -0- The young damsels of the neighbourhood were never so fashionably and elegantly attired, and the large number of youthful swains who had been attracted to the concert seemed perplexed in the matter of choice. It was evident as the midnight hour approached that they had decided who possessed the most bewitching charms, as the monotonous silence of the neighbourhood was broken by shrill whistles, followed by a series of sharp metallic noises, the timbre of which was something betwoen a yell and a shout—signals that are well understood in this locality. v --0- Now this admirable form of generosity-a social tea followed by a concert—has a two- fold effect. In the first place it encourages the young members in their fidelity to the Sunday School; they become more zealous and faithful in their devotion, and their attendance on the Sabbath becomes markedly regular. Secondly, it is at one of these pleasant gatherings that a. young fellow who is rapidly growing into full- blown manhood is first struck by the charms of Venus," he forgets the exhilarating enjoyment derived from a ride on his bike," and becomes more intent upon ingratiating himself into the good graces of his Angelina," with the result that a fervent courtship ensues, which ultimately lands the pair in that blissful state of connubial life which makes them, in quiet moments, when they reflect upon the pleasant reminiscences of the past, bless the very day upon which they met in that dear Sunday School. --0- The members of Cam Sunday School were given a social tea last Friday afternoon, and a competitive meeting in the evening. The tables were nicely decorated by the young ladies, who also served the tea. The rich- ness and sumptuosity of the tea could not but have satisfied even the most luxurious tastes. The supply of cake, etc., was very large, and other delicacies were numerous. Tea commenced somewhere near 3 o'clock, and kept up till after 6 o'clock. The competitive meeting commenced at 7.30, when Professor Jones, Carmarthen, took the chair. Mr Jonas kept tbe audience in a happy mood, and, by his witty and ready sayings, proved that the right man was in the right place. The singing and the reciting were very creditable. We are very glad to see that some of the prizes given were won by Mr Davies, Smith Arms, who for his musical talent is well known. The meeting broke up at 9.30, and all went home with the impression that the after- noon and evening had been most enjoyably spent. -0- Great pains are taken by the different gardeners of the village and neighbourhood in cultivating the emblem of our noble and gallant little Wales—the leek. The leek contest at the Bankyfelin Shows is one of the keenest competitions, to say the least. The leeks grown for, and exhibited at our annual show at Bankyfelin cannot be surpassed for miles around. Even in the whole of Wales, at any show in the country, leeks of better quality and larger dimensions cannot surpass those shown at Baukyfelin. One of the Llysonen gardeners last year succeeded in obtaining 1st prize at the Neath Horticultural Society's Show. -0- One of the intending leek competitors visited another competitor's garden last week, and on viewing the leeks was so much taken aback by their enormous size that he had to take to salts to cool his blood a little, as he got into such a state that his weak and nervous system got so inflammated by that awful shock. We are given to understand that the Bankyfelin Children's Choir and the Banky- felin and Llanguuuock United Choir are making preparations so as to compete at the Johnstown Eisteddfod next September. Let all the singers rally round their conductors, so as to ensure a prize at the forthcoming eisteddfod. -0- How refreshing were the showers we had this week and last. It was so pleasant to walk into the garden after a shower had passed, to see everything looking as if new life had been given them. The appearance of the flowers, the vegetables, and the fruit were as if praising, in their own language, for the heavenly water to quench then- burning thirst. SCHPBECZT.

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Llandilo Urban District Council. The monthly meeting of this Council was held en Tuesday evening (the 2nd inst), when there were present Mr J. W. Nicholas (chairman), Mr .Jenkin Jones (vice-chairman), Major Thomas, and Messrs W. Griffiths, C. Thomas, W. Hopkin, J. Hushes, C. G. Phillips, J. Price, Thomas Jones, D. Stephens, Evan Jones, and E. A. Robots. ALUN-ROAD TAKEN OVER AT LAST. The Surveyor reported that attention had been paid to the It,,gk-ages near the ieser%,oir. lie reported that, excluding what was necessary to make up for wear and tear, Alim-road was now in a position to be taken over by the board.—On the motion of Mr J. Pric", seconded by Mr Griffiths, it was unanimously agreed to take the road over. THANKS. A letter was received from Mr .T. Davies, Froodvale, agent to Mr Gwynue-Hughes, thanking the Council, on behalf of Mr Hughes, for their courtesy in allowing a water supply from their mains for Cwni-isaf farm. RATES. The Clerk said he had prepared a general distiict rate of Is in the 9, which included everything. From the last rate there were no arrears, and from the present rate they would obtain £ 221 ,'>J. There was a balance in the bank of somethir.g like £ ^0i).— Mr E. A. Roberts said the balance did not actually exist, as there were several large payments to be met. —The Clerk said that at the end of the half-year they would still have a bala' ce.—It was agreed to levy the rate. THE LLANDYFAN WATER SCHEME. Major Thomas said he hnd written to the Chairman about the ir atter, and did not speak at last meeting, but he now thought that th-y should deal with ttie Vicar, and he th lught Mr Davies, the engineer, had grasped the subject well, and Mr Davies agreed with him that if they put a socket pipe into the baptintry it would save a lot of trouble. He thought they had already interfered with the Vicar's right by disturbing the water. It was an encroachment, and he gave notice ttiit at the next meeting he would move a resolution t.. endeavour to ccme to terms with the Vicar, and if they offered the vicar £ 10 a year, he thought it would be a saving. He moved the resolu- tion then, with the consent of tho Chairman. He believed the outside public would be prejudiced against the town if they thought the water came from the churchyard.—In answer to the Chairman, Major Thomas said there was no evidence of diminution of the wa'er in the baptistry.—Mr Evan Jones objecteJ. There was no fear of the contamination referred to. Mr Phillips seconded, without naming the amount, as he thought the Vicar was open to modifications in his offer. Where they proposed tapping would necessitate tremendous cutting and probable payment for easement. They could make a tank also if they came to reasonable tern.,3 with the Vicar, and they should not bind themselves to Lord Dynevor',¡ terms before knowing definitely what the Vicar's terms were.—Major Thomas said thai was not seconding his resolution.—Mr W. Hopkin seconded.—Mr Roberts was sorry to oppose Major Thomas, but after meeting the engineer and consulting him, they had come to the conclusion that by tapping the maiu out- side they were clear of the Vicar and Mr Du Buisson, and no compensation could bo paid, and why then were they going to pay the Vicar £10, He (Mr Roberts) was of the firm conviction that after plugging up one place they found water flowing back up to the upper spring. He antI all who were at Llandyfan were of the opinion it was better to go to Lord Dynevor, as they hid agreed. lie moved, as an amendment, they go on as they had agieel.—Mr J. Price seconded.—The Chairman said it was very unfortunate that Mr Morgan Davies had not put in his report that it was best to take it frozii the eye." They were confined to the four corners of the report, and Mr Davies had told him (the chairman) there was not the slightest fear of contamination.—Mr Roberts further contended that Mr Davies had stated to him the advantages of the present scheme.—Mr Phillips after reading from the report, stated that it would be more costly and more risky to deal with Lord Dynevor than with the Vicar.—The Chairman said the risk was a small one. Mr John Hughes held that if it could be got without the possibility of contamination, it would be a good thing, and an advantage to have it from the source. It was a question for the board, but he knew nothing about it.-In answer to Mr W. Griffiths, the Clerk said that if they dealt with the Vicar tiny would have to compensate Lord Dynevor after all- -.Ilr Jenkin Jones said if they went for the amendment they would be going back to where they were two years ago.—Only Major Thomas, Mr Phillips, Mr J. Hughes, and Mr Hopkins voted for the motion of Major Thomas.—On the amendment being put as a substantive motion, Mr Phillips moved, as an amend- ment, that they write to the Vicar for hvs terms.— —Major Thomas seconded.—The voting was the same as before.—Mr John Price said it was simply wasting time.—The Clerk said he had seen Lord Dynevor's agent that day, and he sanl he adhered to the original terms, viz., £ 10 a year, a 4 inch pipe, and power to limit the supply to two inches in February, March, and April, or water for two days a week.—Mr John Hughes and Major Thomas con- demned the terms.—Mr Phillips warmly said they were simply going to spend the money of the rate- payers wantonly and wastefully. Mr Roberts objected to the remarks.—The Chairman moved that a deputation of the members wait upon Mr Bishop to ask for a modification of his teriiis.-Air Evan Jones seconded.—The Chairman, Mr Jenkin Jones, Major Thomas, Mr Hughes, Mr Roberts, and Mr Griffiths were appointed. REPAIRS. On the motion of Mr Phillips, it was agreed to have some repairs done to the pavement by Canton Villas. THE WATER SUPPLY. Mr Evan Jones said that as the water was BO short, it would be better that the inhabitants of New-road be supplied with water by the cart instead of putting it on the streets. He moved a motion to thai effect. —Major Thomas seconded, and it was carried. CHARITIES. As the result of a letter from Mr W. Thomas, clerk to the Parish Council, which he had received relative to the local charities, it was agreed, on the motion of Mr J. Price, seconded by Mr Evan Jones, that the Council apply for the full powers of a Parish Couucil. -+-

Intermediate Education in Car- marthenshire. MEETING OF THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY. A meeting of the Carmarthenshire County Governing Body was held at the Shire Hall, Car- marthen, on Wednesday, at 1.1;> pm. MrW 0 Brigstocke, Paic-y-Gorse, presided. There were also present :-Miss Lloyd. Penjbank Miss Schaw- Protheroe, Glyntaf; Mr Charles Loyd, W aumfor Rev W Thomas. Whitland; Professor Angus, Aberystwith Professor D E Jones, Carmarthen Rev John Davies. Llnndilo Principal E.fWS. Car- marthen Mr J R James, Llandovery and the I Clerk (Mr T H Powell). THE TEACHING OF "EXTRAS." Professor Jones moved "That we define the nowers of the different managing bodies under Clause 77." The managers had no power to introduce subjects not mentioned in the scheme without consulting the County Governing Body. He now found that in some of the schools painting. instrumental music, etc., was taught during school h°Rev John Davies said they ought to prevuit or.e school damaging another by teaching extra subjects ^Mr'Charles Lloyd suggested that a committee go into the Time Tables used by the managers of the different schools. This was agreed to, and the following were appointed a committee -Professor Jones, Rev John Davies, and Mr Charles Lloyd. THE EXAMINATION OF SCHOOLS. It was agreed to ask Professor Roberts, of Abrr. ystwith, to conduct the annual examinations at the ^pJincipa; Evans suggested that with the view of applying a common standard to all the schools, that they should be examined, as far as possible, by the same men. It was agreed to bring these suggestions unuer the attention of Professor Roberts. A DIFFICULTY. Principal Evans said that at the Carmarthen Grammar bchool-aud he had no doubt at other schools aL-o-many boys went in for examinations held by University bodies in July. The usual echool examination took place in the same month it was highly undesirable that the boys should be subjected to both examinations. He, therefore, moved that-subject to the approval of the Chanty Commissioners—the examiners should be asged to exempt such pupils from the regular examinations Miss Lloyd seconded the motion, which was unanimously adopted. THE CENTRAL BOARD. Mr Gwilyra Evans and the Rev John Davies were appointed thA representatives of the Governors on the Central Welsh Board.

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Llanboidy Petty Sessions. r, Mr J nagDnll Evans Nantyreglays (in ihe chairi, auJ Mr J T{ II Protheroe, D^Uilym.

IN THE DO UK FOR "DOCKING Inspector Beuford. R.S.P C A ,.i, i r„u i Phillips, blacksmith, Whi-.laad, with truiYly to » hoi sc. /«•"«» 13,h May in a loose-box. Is hud had from 0 to S inches of its tail cut oif. It was covered with sweat j was breathing heavily and had both l'ègs, which were hard and 6; Iff, extended. It, was suffo.inir from lock-jaw, ns a result of the docking" g F mcd £ I and costs °

PROTECTING THE "TOPEns." HEAVY PENALTIES. r V■S,I.L!1ENIYRIEVVm ..charged Anthf ny Thomas, Iron Duke, Llai.di.-silio, with watering whisky below the legal (standard. The wl.i-^ky in this case only contained 3471 per cent of alcohol —Fin«d ani cobis. William Howell-, of tie Fox and Hounds, was similarly cha-ged. In tLii case the whisky only contained 27 < 1 per cent of spirit.—Fined £ o and CLSld.

Carmarthenshire Assizes. These aseizss wtre ope:v d at the Shire 11*11, Carmarthen, at 11 o'clock 0" L niay morning before Mr Justice Wright, who Uid not attend the usual seniee ot the parish chunk Jli8 Lonlship's escort iiu-ludtd Mr Dnid Evans, Llangennech Park, ths High Sheriff, wt o the uirform c.f a D.I, Mr L,:»g Frjoe) 'falley, Undei-Sheriff; Mr Jamts John, solicitor, Car- marthen, acting Deputy-Sheriff; the Rev D. Davies, Llangennech, Sr.c-riff s chaplain: Mr H. Brunei White, Mayor of Catmarthtii, in h:1!I official rjbes Mr Thomas Jenkins, Tie Friaiv, High Sheriff of the borough; the borough police, commanded by the Superintend .-nt Th j.nas SWiLh. Tolc following gentlemen wcie sworn on the COUNTY GRAND JCRY: — Mr W 0 lirigsto kt', Parc-y-g^rss (foreman) Mr Edward Price Llvyù, Glansevin Mr John W Gwvnne-IIughes, Tregib Mr G II S"ri-k, Brynimman Mr J Crow Hi.) ardson, lilanbrydau Park; Mr E W Bath, Ailcj terin Mr Francis Dudley Williaxs-Diu-nmcjr.d, Portisciiff Mr Richard Harvey Sampan, LUnelly Or Ib well Rees, Giuliani Hit Mr II M Glyn l'lvar.s, L'aneily Mr Thomas Thomas, Disgwylfa; Mr William Phillips Mr Joh-i Beiiva:i, Ll.i'isadwm Mi- J John Davks Mr John Tl.om is, l'las- issa. THE CHARGE. His Lordship, iu ad freeing the Grand Jury for the county of Carmarthen, said he was glad ;0 be able to reppat to them the congratulations which he had to the Grand Juries of previous a8biz?s in Pembrokeshire and Cardiganshire, Thero were only two cases for the consideration of the Cumarthenehire Grand Jury, and neither was of 1\ serious character and might well have been dealt with at Qairier Scssioua. Ills Lordship was told that five months ibere oalv 030 caese at an assize previous to that peiiod there was none and the Constable assuiei him that the lighter kind 0: offences were njt on the iujiease. The Joint Counties Gaol at Carmarthen contained provision for o<er lOJ I'fIJUerS, aId Etdi there were only lit) or 10 there. That state of thiugs greatly redounded to lIB croditof that part of the Principally, and was not bettered by any part ef the world. TJ the Grand Jury for the county of the boto-igh of Carmarthen, his Lords-hip sai 1 that, happily, it was unnecessary to swear them for the faithful perform t::cj ef thjir duties, because there were none. Neither had Grand Jury uny presentment to make. The following members of the BOROUGH GRAND JCIlY answered to their names :—Mr T D Lewis, Lloyd's Bank (foreman); Mr James Philipps, Picton- terruco Mr J P Carter, Guildliall-squaie Mr John Jenkins, King-s.reet Mr George Morgan, architect: Mr William 1 homas, ironmonger; Mr Daniel Lewis, King-street Mr Thomas Lloyd, Lammas-street Mr J T Lewis, City House; Mr Jame. Phillips. Picton-place; Mr Thomas Davies, Blue-stnet; Mr Tlumas Thomas, Myrtle Villa; Mr William Morgan, currir; Mr A LI Davies, Brynderw lr William Q-jay-strcet; Mr William Crossmau, Blue-street Mr Daniel Phillips, surveyor aud Mr James Davies, Towy Works. The jury was not sworn, as there was no business to come before them. Mr Thomas Jenkins, the High Sheriff for the Borough, presented his L >rdihip with a pair of white kid gloves in token of the maidea a?si2j. THE LAUGHARNE CASE. John Joneo, shoemaker, Gosport-street, Laughame, surrendered to his bail 01 a charge of unlawfully wounding his wife's uucle, John Williams. Prosecutor now said ho could not say who struck him with the instrument. The prosecuting counsel therefore abandoned the case, and the jury returned a lorniul verdict of "Not Guilty." Mr J Lluyd Morgan, M.P.—instructed by Mr W AY T P/oss.r (from the office of Mr W Morgan Griffiths)—appeared fcr 1h.. prosecutiou and Mr Rolaad Yaughau Williams—instructed by Mr James John—for the defcrcc. THE STAG AND PHEASANT CASE. Daniel Thomas (43), a labourer, brought up in custody charged with wouiding William Yelland, a game keeper, and one James Evans, at the Stag and Pheasant, Llanllawd log, on the 17th April last. -Mr J Lloyd Morgan, M P. — instructed by Mr H Brunei White—appeared lor the prosecu- tion. Mr Marley Samp-on defended the prisoner at the request of his Lordship. Prisoner's defence was that the witness Yeliand had grossly insulted hi8 wife. He pointed out that he had already 52 days in custody. Considerable difficulty was experienced with one obstinate juryman who would not for some time concur iu the otherwise unani- mous verdict of "Guilty." After his Lordship had explained that a verdict of Guilty ought to be returned if they believed that the blow had been struck by prisoner, a unanimous verdict was returned. '1'1;e jury also expressed an opinion that they did not believe that prisoner had received the provocation he alleged. His Lordship proposed that prisoner should be detained until the sitting of the Court at Swansea on the 22nd inst in otder that inquiries might be made as to whether he was iu the habit of earning his living honestly.— Prisoner, however, askeil that the case might be dealt with at oncc.-His Lordship therefore passad a sentence of three month's imprisoumeut with h rd labour, the sentence to commence from date of committment. TRADE CASE. Mr J. B-ynon Arthur, merchant, Priory-street, Carmerthen, sought to recover from the Caidiff Milling Company, Limited, the sum of £, 100 damages for the u n-fulnlment of a contract which they made through their traveller, Voakes, on the 26th July, 189-3, to deliter to the plaintiff 100 tons of bran. Mr Abel Thomas, Q C., M.P., and Mr J. Llojd Morgan, M.P. (instructed by Mr II Brunei White, solicitor, Carmarthen) appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr S. 1". Evans, M P. (instructed by Messrs Press, Inkip and Press) was for the defendants. The latter suggested that as no order was giten for tha bran from the month of July until Odober, they had a right to cancel the same. To this tli2 plaintiff repl-ed that his terms were that all the bran need not be delivered until the 31st December, consequently he was in order when he wrote for 30 tons of bran in the month of October, and which the defendants refused to supply. Several witnesses were to hate been callrd respecting the custom of the trade, but his Lordship held that the contract was still in existence. The parties discusscd the matter privately, and agreed to a judgment for and costs for the plaintiff. This was accordingly certified by his Lordship. HIGH SHERIFF'S LUNCHEON. During the adjournment the High Sheriff of Car- marthenshire (Mr David Evans) entertained the Bar, the officials, the solicitors, the Press, and the officials of the Court, to a splendid luncheoa at the Ivy Bush. Altogether some 130 persons sat down to the luncheon, which was terved in first-cla^s style and reflected th utmost credit upon the caterer PI r D E Williams) as well as upon the host. The menu iDcluded: Soup, fish, joints, sweets, dessert, champagne, etc. The healths of the Queen and the High Sheriff were duly proposed and received with enthusiasm.

LLANEDI. THE CALVINISTIC METHODISTS of this county held their monthly meeting at Ebenexer Chapel, Llanedi, on the Dth and 20th of May, whoa a large number of delegates were present. On the afternoon of the first day a conference was held, presided over by Mr J. W. Jones, Llandilo. Several resolutions were passed, the most important being on the drink traffic. At the Pontaidulais quarterly meeting the matter cropped ttp, that in view of the enormous evils arising from the habit of drinking intoxicants, we, as a denomination, should do our utmost to prevent its spread, and not admit any to office or membership henceforth who are not total abstainers. This was submitted to the different counties in order to ascertain their views through their monthly meetings. After expressing opinions, it was finally decided, "That the question is not ripe for immediate action, though we are in favour of total abstinence." In the evening, two sermons were preached by Revs Picton Evans, Cilycwm, and Thomas Job, Conwil. At 9 on Wednesday morning, a discussion took place on the religious training of our young people. The Rev J. Oliver, Glanan.man, opetl"d, and was followed by Revs n. Williams, Llwynhendy; W. P. Jones, Kidwelly; Edward 1hvies, Carmarthen (the Secretary); and Mr W. Morgan, Rhandirmwyn. Preaching services were afterwards held throughout the day the officiating ministers being, at 10, lv€vs E. Davies, Carmarthen, and Thomas James, M.A., Llanelly at 2, Revs Rhystyd Davies, Brynamman, and D. Williams, Nazareth I\t 6, Revs W. Mydrun Jones and J. Foulkes, Llanelly.