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MATINEE SATURDAY, 2.30 p.m. Popular Prices Circle, 6d., and 9d ) FULL PROGRAMME-Children Id., 2d., Pit, 3d., 4d., Ordinary Doors, 6.45 and 8.50 and 3d. Don't forget to book your seats. Telephone No. 33. UPTON, Limited, I CARMARTHEN. GROCERIES for NOTHING f ALL CHECKS TO BE RETURNED. I Come in your thousands. THE LIFEBOAT COFFEE TAVERN COMMERCIAL & PRIVATE HOTEL, FERRYSIDE One Minutes' Walk from the Station to the Beach. Proprietor-.W. JAMES. Well Aired Beds for Summer Holidays. ACCOMMODATION FOR CYCLISTS. Caterer for Schools & Picnic Parties. MODERATE CHARGES. Sales big Huction CARMARTHENSHIRE. Important Sale of an exceedingly Desirable Free- hold Farm. "M/fR. T. L. HARRIES will offer for SALE by Itl PUBLIC AUCTION (unless previously dis- posed of by Private Treaty), at the Boar's Head H )tel, Carmarthen, during the early part of June next. all that exceptionally compact Freehold Farm, known aa PANTE situate within j mile of Bronwydd Arms Railway Station and 2 miles of the Town of Carmarthen, abutting the main road from Carmarthen to Conwil, containing an area of 97 acres 3 rds. 28 perches, or thereabouts, of first-class meadow, pasture and arable land, together with most compact Dwelling House and Outbuildings in excellent state of re- pair. For further particulars apply Auctioneer at Llan- dilo. LAMPETER AUCTION MART. ij ——— The next SALE will be held on TUESDAY, May 12th, 1914. This is undoubtedly the bt-st. market in CarJigan- Jiire for disposal of Fat Stock: also Store Cattle. A large number of Butchers and DEALERS attend regularly. Sale commences with Store Cattle at 11.30 sharp. Early entries solicited. DANIEL 1. REES, Auctioneer, 30M Lampeter. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. I CARMARTHEN. PARISH OF ST. PETER'S. T LOYD & THOMAS are favoured with instroo- -Li tions to offer for SALE by AUCTION at the Boar's Head Hotel. Carmarthen, on SATURDAY, the 6th day of June, 1914, at 2.30 p.m., those two excediengly valuable and compact Freehold Dairy Farms, known as CWMAUBAOH and CILLEFWR, situate dose to Carmarthen Town, and now held by Messrs. Thomas Thomas and the Repreeentatrrea of the late Edward Lewis respectively. Also that Valuable Freehold Marsh, known as MORFABUGAIL, situate in the Parish of Llangunnor, close to Car- marthen Junction Station, and now held by Mr. Thomas Jones. Further Particulars will duly appear, and in the meantime may be obtained of the Auctioneers, 5, Quay Street, Carmarthen; Messrs. Barker, Morria and Owen, Solicitors, Carmarthen; or of Messs. ELLIS, PIERS & Co., Solicitors, 17, Albemarle Street, London PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. CARMARTHENSHIRE. PARISHES OF LLANDEFEILOG AND ST. ISHMAEL. LLOYD & THOMAS are favoured with instruc- tions to offer for SALE by AUCTION, early in June next, the outlying portions of the ISCOED ESTATE. comprising the Farms of Trecor, Tresilwood, Rotten Piil. Bronyn, Panteg, and a Marsh at Kidwelly, jll situate as above. Ekirfcher particuara wll duly uppeuk Sales big auction EDWINSFORD, Distant about 9 Miles from LLANDILO. Important Letting of High-class Grazing Land. HyfESSRS. J. HOWELL THOMAS & SON will ivJL LET bv AUCTION at the Home Farm, Edwinsford. on WEDNESDAY, May 13th, 1914, about 200 ACRES of very Rich GRAZING LAND, which will be let in Fields, to suit takers, up to Christmas, 1914. Letting to commence at 3 o'clock punctually. For further particulars see Posters. (3074 COUNTY OF CARMARTHEN. Important Sale of a Valuable Freehold Farm, Small Holding, and Allotment, all situate in the Parish of Abergwili, in the above County. ]\/f&SSRS. J. HOWELL THOMAS & SON will lfJL SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Saint Mary's Auction Mart, Carmarthen, on SATURDAY, May 30th, 1914, at 2.30 o'clock in the afternoon, punctually, the undermentioned Freehold Farm, Small Holding, and Allotment, viz.:— Lot 1.—The very useful Freehold Farm known as MARCHOLWS," situate in the above Parish, in the occupation of Mr. John Scurlock, containing Dwelling-house and Outbuildfngs, and about 70 Acres of excellent Land. Lot 2.-All that valuable Freehold Holding called ,f PENLLAINE," situate in the said Parish, ana adjoining the last lot, and now held by Mr. Hy. Jones, consisting of a Dwelling-house and Outbuildings, and 5! Acres or thereabouts of use- ful Land. Lot 3.—The Freehold Allotment known as BRYNAMLWG," situate in the said Parish, com- prising about 5 Acres, and now let to Mr. Wm. Thomas. Particulars and Conditions of Sale are in course of preparation, and in the meantime all informa- tion may be obtained of the Auctioneers at their Offices, Saint Mary Street, Carmarthen; of Messrs. Parry, Son and Richards, Solicitors, 126, Colmore Road, Birmingham; or of Messrs. Morris and Mor- ris. Solicitors. Quay Street, Carmarthen. (3092 BRYNARU, PANTEG, ABERGWILI. JOHN FRANCIS & SON have received instruc- tions by Mr H. Jones to LET by AUCTION, at the above place, on MONDAY NEXT, 11th May, 1914, about 40 Acres of LAND in lots to suit takers. Letting to commence at 5 p.m. IVY BUSH SALE ROOM, CARMARTHEN. JOHN (FRANCIS & SON have received instruc- I tions to remove to the above Sale Room and SELL by AUCTION, on THURSDAY. 14th May, 1914, a quantity of Valuable Household Furniture, comprising-Oak Dining Room Suite, Oak Hall Table, Drawing Room Suite, Seltzogene, i-plate Camera and accessories, "Singer's" Sewing Machine, Large Fire Guard, Brass Fender and Fire Irons, Stuffed Birds in Case, Carpets, Rugs, Knife Clean- ing Machine, Books, Palm and Plants, Walnut Bed- room Suite. Dressing Chest, Oak Dresser, Kitchen Utensils, Willow Plates, Dishes. Candlesticks, Garden Seats, Lady's Saddle, and a large number of useful lots. Also 2 Four-wheel Dog-carta to seat four by Messrs. Vesey and Co., Bath, indiarubber tyres; 'Bus to seat eight; 12 Ladders; and a Smith Premier Typewriter. Sale to commence at 2 o'cloeld TERMS—CASH. SOUTH WALES, CARMARTHENSHIRE. SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, FREEHOLD RESIDENTIAL ESTATE, KNOWN AS ALLTYGOG in the parish of Abergwili, 4 miles from Carmar-1 then, comprising the Residence, whieh contains hall, 4 reception rooms, 12 bed and dressing rooms, and the stabling, coach-house, saddle-room, garden, grounds and wood adjoining; also gardener's and •oachman s cottages, the whole containing about 8 acres; including Fishing Rights. The property is charmingly situated, is close to the main road Carmarthen to Brecon, and within 1 £ miles of Nantgaredig Railway Station. Further particulars may be obtained of John Francis and Son, Estate Agents, Carmarthen. CARMARTHENSHIRE. TOWN OF LLANDILO. FOR SALE, by Private Treaty, the Valuable Freehold Premises, known as MYRDDIN HOTtfL containing 10 Bedrooms, 3 Reception Rooms, and the usual domestic offices. In the rear there are excellent stables and exten- sive outbuildings. Further particulars may be obtained of Joito Francis alld Son, Auctioneers, Carmarthen. I -A — "V PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. CARMARTHENSHIRE. PARISHES OF LLANDEFEILOG AND ST. ISHMABL. OHN IFRANCIS & SON have received instruc- tions to offer for SALE by PUBLIC AUC- TION, at an early date, the Valuable Freehold Farms, known as "TYRMABLY," Croesyceilog, Carmarthen, containing 41a. Ir. 37p., mar. or less, held by Mr. Gibbon. Also CWMBURRY," near Ferryside, contain- ing 57 acres, or thereabouts, held by Mr. Williams. Further particulars will duly appear and may be obtained as to Tirmably Faris from Messrs. Wil- ters and Williams, Solicitors, Carmarthen, and as to both properties from Mr. T. Howell Davies, Solicitor, Carmarthen, and the Auctioneers. l Sales by Huction CARMARTHENSHIRE. PARISH OF LLANDDAROG. JOHN FRANCIS & SON will offer for SALE by PUBLIC AUCTION at an early date the Valuable iFreehold Farm, known as FELINFACH situate near the Village of Porthyrhyd, containing 48a. 3r. 18p., more or less. of good pasture and arable land, and now in the occupation of Mr. David Stephens as yearly tenant. Further particulars will duly appear and in the meantime may be obtained of the Auctioneers, Car- marthen or of • MESSES. MORRIS & MORRIS, 3075, Solicitors, Carmarthen.
Family Notices
:JBirtbs-fl&amaaes—E>eatbs DEATHS. EVANS.—May 6th, at Aston House, Parcmain- street, Carmarthen, Mrs. Maria Anne Evans. eged 55 years. JAMES.—May 3rd. at 16, Waterloo-terrace, Car- marthen, Mr. Thomas J ames, aged 56 years. IILES.-On April 29th, at 30, Kimfccrley-road. Cardiff, the residence of his nieces, Reverend Job Miles, of Aberystwyth, aged 73. WILLIAMS.—Mav 1st, at the residence of her son (Mr W. R. Williams, 22, Lancaster Villas, Merthyr), Mrs. Jane Williams, formerly of Car- marthen, aged 36 years.
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The Pressure Gauge. The House of Commons adjourned at an early hour after listening to Mr. LLOYD GEORGE'S Budget statement this week, not because of any lack of material for Members to discuss, but because they found the Chancellor of the Exchequer's explana- tion" of his complicated scheme of national finance unintelligible. Subsequent consideration has thrown some light upon the new financial proposals, but it is easy to understand why they appeared so obscure at a first hearing. The Budget for the current year embodies no principle, but merely indicates the amount of pressure that has been brought to bear upon the Government from various competing quarters. Thus commencement is to be made of the adoption of the Single Tax system of rating. This dvelopment is undoubtedly due to the energy with which the Land Values Group in Parlia- ment and their supporters outside hare devoted themselves to overcoming Mr. LLOYD GEORGE'S reluctance to commit himself to this form of quackery. That reluctance is due not to dislike of quackery in itsetf but to the fact that the Socialists and semi-Socialists whom the Chancellor of the Exchequer favours arc the bitterest opponents of the Single Tax system and fully understand that Land Values rating is "the thin end" of the Single Tax wedge. But the Single Taxers know the methods to which Mr. LLOYD GEORGE is amenable and do not hesitate to use them. In the February number of Land Values," the organ of the Single Taxers, Mr. R. L. OUTHWAITE, the Liberal Member for Hanley, gave an entertaining narrative of the struggle by which the Chancellor of the Exchequer was forced to toe the Single Tax line at Glasgow. About a year ago the country was given to under- stand." says Mr. OUTHWAITE, that the land taxers had been dished' by the Liberal Land Inquiry and Whig and Socialist combined in jubilation." But great demonstrations were organised by the Land Values Group, a breeze of discontent" was raised in Scotland which "rose to a storm" and an official warning was sent to the Prime Minister and the Chancellor of the Exchequer that a declaration for the taxation and rating of land values was essential in Mr. LLOYD GEORGE'S Glasgow speech then in prospect. Thus was Mr. LLOYD GEORGE stimulated to give the required proof of his conversion to Land Value taxation. In contrast with the Single Taxers stand the Parliamentary "Labour leaders" who march under Mr. RAMSAY MACDONALD'S generalship. Ostensibly they are sent to the House of Commons as specially selected guardians of the interests of the wage-earn- ing classes. In fact they are dependents of the Government who strive to maintainby words-a brave show of self-assertion for the delectation and delusion of their constituents. They have clamoured for the relief of the poor man's breakfast table from the taxes on tea and sugar, but they have never had the courage to jeopardise the existence of the Government, which is their paymaster, by voting for the abolition of those food duties. The Liberal Party managers know quite well that they can safely disregard the free breakfast table cry of the Labour men in Parliament, since those heroes of democ.ra.cy will always avoid an endeavour to give any practical effect to their demand that may im- peril the existence of the Ministry. So the Budget for 1914-15 contain? no alleviation of the ill-conceived food taxes which press most heavily on the poorest people. The obscurity in Mr. LLOYD GEORGE'S Budget statement envelops the amount and extent of the relief which is to be granted to the ratepayer aind the manner in which it is to be effected. All that is clear at present is that the ratepayer is to be relieved at the cost of the taxpayer, and when Mr. SMITH, of London, or Mr. BROWN, of Somersetshire. has finished congratulating himself on his light- ened prospects as ratepayer, he will, we fear, have equally good reasoa t. condole with himself on the necessity of shouldering a new burden of taxation. The agriculturist has especial reason to watch Mr. LLOYD GEORGE'S manoeuvres with suspicion. The Unionist Agricultural Rates Act of 1896, which, between the time when it came into operation and the 31st March, 1913, provided a sum of £ 25,000,000 in reduction of agricultural rates is to be abolished, and the rural ratepayer is offered, as a substitute for this very substantial nelief, undisclosed boons of the kind with which previous LLOYD GEORGE legislation has made him familiar. As might be expected, the new Budget brings good tidings Io officials. There is to be a large extension of the work of the Valuation Department established by the Budget of 1909, and notorious for its blundering, officiousness and oppressiveness. On this subject i the Times rightly remarks that ftie Chancellor ot the lixenequer— must expect to be told that he is simply making pe«:mane»t billets for a number of valuers who have gone on totally wrong principles in deference to his views on the national taxation of land. and who are not likely to satisfy the re- quirements any better when they deal with local tarxation." Another notable potnt is that effect cannot be given to the new Budget prqposals without complex legislation, the introduction of which will finaly extinguish the prospect of long-promtsed Bills for which Temperance anal Education reformers have waited in vain.
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"She winner of the ekair at the Cwmmawr Bis- teddfod was Mr. Rees Roes fleifl), Cardiff. I
NOTES OF THE WEEKj
NOTES OF THE WEEK j Home Rule for Wales means Home Rule for sharks. Mr. Ford, the central genius from whom springs the mighty Ford Car industry, believes that of all advertising none is so lucrative and responsive as newspaper publicity. To be sung slowly and with great feeling:- If a body trust a body, Yet can't get prompt pay, May a body ask a body, "Please remit to-day? The oondition of the cottages at Alltywalis was discussed at the last meeting of the Carmarthen- shire County Council, and a Llanelly member knew much more of the real condition of things there than one who lives on the spot-of course. It was a healthy sign at a meeting of the Chamber of Agriculture to see the general demand for. more agricultural education for Wales. At present the tendency it. to manufacture theological ministers at the expense of depleting the land of agriculturists. A defendant at the police court, who, on being proved to have been previously convicted nearly a dozen times remarked that it was about time he did something. That is a time when most of us would thinK we had already done pretty well. Two new saints were introduced into Friday night's performance of "Merrie England," viz., St. David of Wales (who, impersonated by Mr J. Conwil Evans, carried a huge leek, and created shrieks of laughter) and St Giles. JiLitlius writes to us as a shareholder in the Llanuilo Bridgv iMiurv -espe/bting that company. We cannot print his let; in full, but he complains Wrongly of what he allt," is a delay in bringing out the balance sheet for lblo. He also asks whether directors' meetings are being held monthly as was arranged. The timing of the first morniijg motor-'bus from Carmarthen to Cross Hands often causes irritation. It is due out five minutes before the arrival of the Cardiganshire train and passengers from the latter who want to catch it often have the pleasure, as they are entering the station, of seeing the motor- bus disappearing up the road to Cross Hands.. A speaker at a recent Conservative meeting at Lampeter related the following incident:—"I hap- pened to be at Whitland the other day, and met a farmer whom I knew." Do you know," he said, I believe that Lloyd George came down from heaven." "I partly believe it, too," said the speaker, but tne pity is he stopped half-way While amateur opera is in the air, it is interest- ing to note that the Swansea amateurs, a very suc- cessful society, are producing "The Gondoliers," commencing on May 18fh. for six nights, at the Grand Theatre, Swansea. The prices are from 3s. (orchestra stalls) to 6d. (gallery). There will be a matinee performance on the Saturday of which opera- lovers will be wise to take advantage. Some people appear to have a very hazy notion as to what governs the scales of salaries. Mr. John Jones, Pontardulais, at the last meeting of the County Council, wanted to know the difference between one headmaster getting JB120 and another receiving E220. Precisely the same difference as there is between a plain M.P. getting B400 and a Cabinet Minister getting £ 5,000. The memory of the author and composer of the Welsh National Anthem is to be perpetuated by a memorial which is to take the sensible form of a scholarship for the study of instrumental music by Welshmen, and a statue to the two men. It is a deserving object and there are few musical Welsh- men who could not support it. We understand that subscriptions of a shilling are welcome. A foolish hoax is said to have been perpetrated on the authorities at Dublin Castle. An anonymous communication informed them that a Dreadnought had been purchased by the Ulster loyalists, and would shortly make her appearance on the coast of Ireland disguised as an outrigger. Urgent instruc- tions were in consequence issued to the coastguards not to be caught napping.—" Punch."
THE TALK IS:-
THE TALK IS:- That Mr. Cochrane, of Bridgend, caught a fine 18g lb. clear-run salmon on the Towy at Llwch- gwyn, near the Cressely Arms, Pontargothi; and that Mr. Jack Thomas, of the "Cresselly," followed up by landing a 4 lb. sewin. That the treatment of some parts of the main roads in Carmarthenshire seem to be devised specially to worry motorists. Take the hill running down to Llanegwad for instance-a rousfh rutty patch of metal, unrolled, worrying to motor-cars and dis- tinctly dangerous to motor-cycles. That a very valuable horse in North Carmarthen- shire nearly died as the result of injuries caused by slipping upon roads which are said to have been very carelessly tar-sprayed. —
THE PARLIAMENTARY MACHINE
THE PARLIAMENTARY MACHINE CONFUSED FINANCE. MR. GEORGE'S NEW BAIT FOR VOTES. (By "Junius.") House of Commons, Westminster. It was apparent to the House of Commons on Monday that the Chancellor ci the Exchequer had the haziest idea of many of the proposals he was endeavouring to expound. Never was there a more confused Budget statement. In the old days these statements were usually an iiatiellectual delight. Chancellors vied with each other in their efforts "to distil the pure spirit of instruction from figures" and illuminating glimpses into the life of thp people were given by the handling of the facts. In his earlier statements Mr. Lloyd George en- deavoured to follow his predecessors in ftlis respect. This year he made no effort. He threw at the HoMse great masses of badly arranged Materials; he mixed up his figures, used some which he should not have used, and omitted to give others which were essential to a proper understanding of bhe totals. The general offect of the speech was de- pressing. There were no uplifting moments; even the customary Party cheering wasi given in a minor key. This doubtless reacted upon Mr. George who is the creattp-e of his environment. Only in one quarter of the House was any attempt made at hilarity. The land taxers bubbled over wifh joy because of the partial recognition of their policy. AN ABSURD MINISTERIAL SUGGESTION. In some Liberal quarters it is calmly assumed that the Budget proposals will bltYe the immediate effect of diverting the attention of the country from Ulster. The suggestion is absurd. Unionists know if their followers are wilfully ignorant of it, that that problem remains the dominating issue and that no amount of controversy over finance will maka an atom of difference. Another point is that an Aitumn session seems to be contemplated. Several Bille must he passed before the local taxation pro- posals can become operative. Some of the new payment* are to commence in December if these Btls art got through in time; and U*ioni6tfl me to be held responsible for the progress or the re- tardation of the Bills; at any rate so says the Chan- ellor. As it does not seem likely that there will be time on the side of August, resort to Autumn sit- tings is therefore probabe. But, again, what of Ulster. Ulster is not going to await the develop- ment of those things, and stand aside as a sort of Cinderella. Then there is the question of an elec- tion. Supporters of the Government say that the Budget is not meant to be a preparation for an ap- peal to the country, inasmuch as certain of the central proposals cannot become fully operative be- fore another year. Opinions may differ as to the electioneering value of the scheme, but it is quite capable of adaptation to the purposes of a roaring campaign if circumstances make that expedient. Those will be prudent, therefore, who do not allow themselves to be misled by the plea that the Government has no thought of testing the electoral uses of he proposals as they stand. The publicly avowed official policy is that there shall be no election until 1915; the policy of the Party Whips is one of preparation for anything that may turn up. THE LLOYD GEORGE PRINCIPLE." The general principle of the proposals is that the majority shall be relieved at the expense of the minority. It is made more anc! more discreditable to possess anything except what may be doled out to you by the State. But the whole scheme is illogical. For instance, if you improve your pro- perty consisting of lands and houses you are to be more tenderly dealt with than if you improve the basis of your property, namely your income. Again, the local taxation proposals will undoubtedly work out in such a way as to help localities which arc not so deserving as others. The grants are to be made proportionatp to the local enterprise which is usually measured in these days by the amount of the ratepayers money spent. But it often happens that the expenditure is 'sheer extravagance as judged by the actual requirements of the inhabi- tants. and that those localities which exercise a wise restriction of their enterprises are more worthy of commendation. If the Chancellor has his way he will stimulate local extravagance with the result that although the grants will be larger the rates will also be raised and the last state of the people affected will probably be worse than ever. Admit- tedly a sane revision of the relationship between Imperial and local expenditure is overdue. It is time something were done to help localities to bear the burdens which Parliament is piling upon their shoulders year after year without a thought of how the burden is to be borne. There are. however, right ways and wrong ways of giving the remedy, and Unionists, like many Liberals, consider that the Chancellor of the Exchequer's methods are wrongly conceived and will have to be drastically amended in Committee. AS ANTICIPATED. As for the Income Tax and the Death Duties the expectation of the man in the street has not been disappointed. The bulk of the new expenditure is to be met from this source. The two main criticisms made are that the Chancellor is raising the taxes so high as to leave no national reserve against war, and that he is really encouraging wealthy men to take sfeps to defeat his scheme. We have been at peace with the world for a considerable time, and it is earnestly to be hoped that war with a foreign enemy will not for many a day disturb the even flow of the nation's life. But complications may arise at any moment calling for a large expendi- ture. Thu normal way in the past has been to come heavily .upon the Income Tax payer. You cannot, however, take more than a man can give any more than a man can deprive a Highlander of trousers. If the tax is at a war level in time of peace no re- serve remains for war. In regard to the other point a well-known Liberal, discussing the matter in the Lobby after the speech on Monday, said that he himself would have no compunction in so dividing up his property amongst his children now as to evade much of the super-tax and consequently much of the liability for death duties. A tax is always had when it reaches such a level as to make ovasion almost a virtue. INEXCUSABLE. There is widespread belief that no matter what may be said about the Income Tax changes and the other expedients to take more money from the tax- payers. absolutely no possible excusc can be made for abstracting a million pounds from the Sinking Fund. This is not sjDoint which may appeal much to the average man who sees in the proposal nothing more than an expedient to relieve the people of taxation to the extent of that amount. There is, however, such a thing as financial probity, and those who are best qualified to judge consider that in several respects this attempt to pay for so-called reform at the expense the debt charges is one of the worst features in the Budget. It is as if a man who had pledged himself to a friend to repay a thousand pounds withi na certain time excused him- self from paying more than JB250 upon the ground that it was in the interests of his pleasure to have a J6750 motor carl A BROKEN PLEDGE. Another point which is forgotten is that when the Budget of 1909 was introduced Mr. Lloyd George gave his word that no further taxation would be needed, so far as he could see, so long as he re- mained at the Treasury. The ever-increasing re- venue of that Budget was to be adequate to meet the ever-increasing expenditure. Until this year the promise has been "kept" by a variety of ex- pedients. Now circumstances have been too strong. The new Budget is therefore an admission that the so-called "People's Budget" has failed to do what its designer told the country it would do. The millennium has not come. More money is needed to bring it about. It will surely come now? Does Mr Lloyd George really believe it will-without still more money next year and' more the next year? Presumably he does not look quite so far ahead, but if he does he sees down the vista that he will not be responsible for finding the means which will ultimately be needed to keep the country out of bankruptcy. THE PARAMOUNT PROBLEM. Reference has been made in passing to the Ulster problem which keeps upon the top of things in spite of all the efforts of Ministers to divert public attention. To Unionists the situation is plain. If there is no Election and if Ulster is not excluded from the Home Rule Bill civil war is inevitable. Exclusion will be accopted by British Unionists in the last resort only to escape the horrors of civil war; they are not in the least convinced that Home Rule will work. Even if there is an Election and it rpsults; in favour of the Government, whilst British Unionists will acquiesce constitutionally no one is able to say whether Ulster will or will not even then acquiesce in anything which places h.r under a Dublin Parliament. No wonder the Government Ims had hopes that the Budget might distract the public mind.
SOCIETY AND PERSONAL
SOCIETY AND PERSONAL We regret to hear that Lady Philipps is stMl un- well, the great heat in the West Indies having. exhausted her strength. Mr. and Mrs. Delme Davies-Evans will be aw&V in London for a few days this week, where th will be the gueats of Lady Philipps at Eaton Squape. Col. and Mrs. Dnieil-Evs, Highmead, will be returning from their tour i North Wales next week. Colonel Ivor Philipps. D.S.O., M.P., Mis Philipps and Mis,, Philipps have arrived at Chancery House, Eecleston-stroet. from Coshoston Halk Pem- broke. Mr. and Mrs. Ptyse-Rice and the Misseii Pryse- Rice, Llwynybrain, have gone to 39, Eaton Square, London, for the seasoia, and Master Ge*ge Pryse- Rice is starting his school career. We all wish him every good lwcfc. Captain and Mrs. Jennings entertained a party to the theatricals in (Carmarthen last week. Amongst those, staying at Gellydeg were: Mr. and lrlrs. Delme Davie&-Eva«s and Capt. Stewart. The thea- tricais were a great success. Sir Owen Phtfspps, G.C.M.Gi, paid a flying visit to Coombe for the week-end to see some of the many improvements that have been carried out, ar.d also to visit, the kennels to make suitable arrangements with Mr. William Mornis, Ystradwr- allt, about carrying an the hounds. We are glad to hear that Sir Owen intends to introduce some good strain of Welsk 1tI.08 iato his 80tH paok. Wo are all glad to hear that Mrs. Stewart, wife of Captain Stewart, Llanfair-ar-y-bryn, is making rapid strides towards recovery, and that she will be able to leave the sanatorium in Scotland in June next, where she has been during the last six or eight months. The Pembrokeshire Yeomanry will go into camp at Penally on Tuesday, 26th of May. We are pleased to hear that this well-known regiment is absolutely full strength and the class of recruits obtained this year is exceptionally good. There is to bo a church parade in Carmarthen next Sunday. All tho units in Carmarthenshire are making every effort to attend.
LOCAL NEWS.
LOCAL NEWS. RAINFALL RECORD.—During last month rain fell on 113 days. Total, 1.52 inches. EXCURSIONS. The G.W.R. Co. announce a aeries of excursions, of which full particulars may be seln in our advertising columns. CALL.—Mr. D. D. Jones, Presbyterian College, Carmarthen, has accepted the call to become the pastor of. the Capel-y-Wig and Cranog Congrega- tional Churches, New Quay. WSLL .—Mr. Elias Phillips, of Gotty Farm, Maen- clochog, Henry's Moat, Pembrokeshire, who died on March 21, left estate of the gross value of £1,652, of which the net personalty has been sworn at JB128. ABERYSTWYTH SPORTS.—Amongst the prije-winners at the Welsh University Sports held at Aberystwyth on Saturday last, Mr. A. O. Jones, son of Mr. Owen Jones, Dark Gate, Carmarthen, is recorded as second in the 100 yards handicap. DEMISE.—It is with regret that the many friends ot Mrs. Margaret Morgan, Court Mill, Llangeler, formerly of 2, Mansel-street, Carmarthen, will learn of her death on Tuesday in last week. Deceased, who was 78 years of age, had been staying with her sister since last September. The .burial took place on Friday at Llangeler, the vicar of the parish offi- ciating. CARMARTHEN CHORISTERS. The Carmarthen Choristers Society- under the conductorship of Mr. J. J. Lewis) added another victory to their already long list of awards on Saturday last by taking away the first prize in the chief choral competition at Cwmmawr Chair Eisteddfod. Miss May Davies. Ysguborstone, was the choir's accompanist. A full account of the eisteddfod will appear in another column. INQUEST.—An inquest was conducted by Mr. J. W. Nicholas on Monday at Penygroes, Carmarthen- shire, respecting the death of Levi Emmanuel, aged 65 years, Maesgwyn, Penygroes, a collier employed at the Emlyn Colliery. According to the evidence, deceased was caught between the buffers of some waggons that were being shunted near the screens. He had finished this work and was apparently going to the office for his money. A verdict of Acci- dental death was returned. OBITTJART. The death took place on Tuesday last of Mrs. Maria Anne Evans, wife of Mr. W. H. Evans, Aston House. Parcmain-street, Carmarthen, baker at the Joint Counties Asylum, and chairman of the Trades and Labour Council. The deceased, who had been ailing for a considerable time, passed peacefully away at the age of fifty-five years. She leaves a sorrowing husband, three sons and five daughters to mourn their loss, with whom the deepest sympathy is felt. Mrs. Evans was the daughter of Mr. Henry Bona. 27, Spilman-street, Carmarthen. The funeral takes place on Saturday next at Llanllwch. PROPERTY SALE.—Messrs. J, Howell Thomas and. Son, Carmarthen, offered for sale on Thursday ■ j evening of last week four lots of property. Lot 1,: Freehold detached residence, Long Acre Villa, Wellfied-road, Carmarthen; withdrawn at £425. Lots 2 and 3: Four dwelling-house 2s,, 3, 4 and 5, Old Priory-street, Carmarthen, with gardens at- tached, aggregate rental L29 5s., landlord paying rates and taxes; sold to Mr. England, representing Jesus College, Oxford, for £ 270 Lot 4: Building plot in Long Acre-road, Carmarthen; withdrawn at £ 70. The solicitors for the respective vendors were: Lots 1, 2 and 3, Mr. J1. H. Ungoed Thomas. 7, Lammas-street, Carmarthen; Lot 4, Messrs. Wal- ters and Williams, Quay-street, Carmarthen. COTTNTT CoL-Rii.-Tbe Carmarthen Couaty Court was held on Friday last at the Shire Hall, Carmar- then, before His: Honour Judge Lloyd Morgan.— Discharge in Bankruptcy: Morgan W. James, of Gloncester-street, Cardiff, formerly of Llanelly. made an application for his discharge in bank- ruptcy.—The Official Receiver (Mr. H Tr Thomas) said that when an application was made in Novem- ber last it was adjourned for six months. The receiving order was made in 1909 and the dividend was 9s. 9jd. in the ;C.-His Honour granted a dis- charge. and susnended it for two years N.S.P.C.C.—The Carmarthen and Pembroke Counties Branch of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has during the quarter ended 31st March last inquired into 56 complaints of neglect, ill-treatment and other wrongs of childhood, of which all were found to be true, affecting 183 children and 82 offenders. Action was taken as follows :-46 cases were warned. 6 were prosecuted and convicted, and 4 were other- wise dealt with. The Society's Inspector made 236 visits of supervision. Mr. E. V. Collier is the local hon. secretary. WELSH FIELD COMPANY—ROYAL ENGINEEKS.— Carmarthen Detachment.—Orders for week endinn- May 16th, I914:-0fficer on duty, 2nd Lieut. W. N Phillips; IN.U.O. on duty, Scrgt. G Jones; Orderly Corporal, 2nd Corpl. A. E. Lewis; Orderly Trum- peter, Tpr. T. Morgan. Monday: Dismounted, En- gineering; Mounted. Riding and driving drill; 7.30 p.m. THesdav: Recruits' Miniature Ranr;" practice; 7.30 p.m. Wednesday: Mounted and Dismuonted, Infantry training; 7.30 p.m. Thursday; Judging distance test; 2.30 n.m. Friday: Recruits' drill; 7.30 p.m. V, e<tn<\sdav Mounted and Dismounted, Mounted. Riding and driving drill: 2.30 p.m. (Re- freshments provided). Notice: Annual Church Parade. Sundav. May 10th, 1914. Parade at Bar- 10 a.m. sharp. Drpss-arlpt. with belt, fro? and bavoiiel,(Si,-iied) John Francis, Captain, V* elsh Field Co.. R.E., Carmarthen G.W.R. ST \FF CHANGES.-—The following staff changes have extracted from the Great Western Railway Magazine:—Pnssenger Department: W. L. Evans. -Swansea (D.S.,O.i, to Pontardulais: E. J. Goodwin, road motor conductor, Llanelly, to Llan- g.vfelar h, as district lampman; H. Woodward, brakes- man, Carmarthen Junction, to Pantyffynnon, as branch guard; W. A. Paige, shunter. Ammanford, to Carmarthen Junction as brakesman; H. Simon. porter, Carmarthen, to Ammanford, as shunter: B. John, shunter. Carmarthen Junction, to Pembrey E. •Tones, shunter. Kidwellv. to Carmarthen Junction: D. J. Lewis, ticket collector. Whitland, to Henllan. as signalman C. A. Smith, signalman. Narberth. to Skewen; A. E. Simpson, porter, Carmarthen, and A. S. Davies, shunter. Carmarthen, to Llanelly Docks, as .-biinter.g. CARMARTHEN OYMMRODORIOX SOCIETY.—Tho annual meeting of the Carmarthen Cymmrodorion Society was held at the Shiro Hall on Fridav la,st. The Rev. J. Dvfnallt Owen presiding. The Rer. Griffith Thomas, vicar of St. David's, was elected ■president for the next session, nnd Messrs. W. Llewelyn William*, K.C., M.P., J. Lewis (mayor). J. B. Arthur, J.P.. and the Rey. J. Dyfnallt Owen were elected vice-presidents. Mr. E. Walter Rees (London and Provincial Bank1) was re-elected secre- tary and treasurer, and Mr. H. E. Ellis. M.A., correspondent. Tho following weoe appointed a committee: Rev. B. Parry Griffiths, Rev. Wald. Lewis, RfiY. Glvndwr Richards. Rev. W. D. Row- lands. ReT. J. Oliver Stephens. Rev. E. U. Thomas, Messrs. D. Davies. Howell Davies. Lewis Javies. H. E. Elli*. W. W. Evans. J. Jenkins. D. Jones. Owen Jonw. Wm. Jones, J. Phillies. Rees Davies, Gad Protheroe. G. W. Whieher. and P. J. Wheldon. An offer of a very val-Rablm Welsh library has been made to the societv by a gentleman (who wishes his name not to be disclosed at j»re«ontl on condition that the Cymmrodorion will find a home for it in Carmarthen. The matter is being considered. It was stated that the session which had conoluded vra* the wiost successful in the history of the society. Mr. P. J. Wheldon was appointed delegate to the conference of Welsft Societies nt Pontypridd. A sum of ;Q3 wns eoilected i. the room towards the memorial to the composer of If(-in Wlad fy Nhadau. On the proposition of Mr. P. J. Whel- don. seconded by the Mayor nnd supported by Mr. W. N. Evans, a heartv vote of thanks was accorded to Dyfnalltv and Mr. E. W. Rees for their un. tirimr efforts on behaif of the eooiety. It was re- solved to run a ciranictio sooiety under the auspices of RAIXFALL RECORDS.—At Golden Grove Gardens: April 29th, 0.00 inches; April 30th, 0.0.0; May 1st, 0.00; May 2nd, 0.00; May 3rd, 0.08; May 4th, 1.05; May 5tli, 0.13; total, 1.26 inches.—F. Surman. A NARROW ESCAPE.—On Friday last when Mr. Ben Jones, Lammas-street, was engaged watering the streets, he attempted to enter Friar's-park under- neath the archway whilst still seated in the cart. The roof of the archway is sloping a little, and after going three part", of the way through, the passage proved too small and Mr. Jonos was severely crushed between the roof and the cart. Whilst in this help- less and perilous position. Mr. Wm. Bell, clock- maker, and Mr. Davies, Cawdor's Arms, immediately backed the horse, anu extricated Mr. Jones. Both these gentlemen are to be commended for their prompt action. We hear that Mr. Jones is still laid up, but recovering as well as could be expected. C.E.M.S. St. David's Branch.—At a meeting of the above society held at the Model School oa Monday evening last, which was presided over by the president (Rev. Griffith Thomas) a Very in- structive paper was read by Mr. O. L. Richards, Llanelly, the subject being ".Some Symbols of the Chui-ch." The paper showed a comprehensive study of the subject and well merited the plaudits which Mr. Richards received at the close. He is well known at Llanelly as a zealous worker on behalf of the Church and is well informed on Church matters as well as being a fluent speaker. Mr. Richards paid a glowing tribute to the work of Supt. Jones (who was one of Mr. Richard's audience) in con- nection with the work of the C.E.M.S. at Llanelly. The president also gave a hearty welcome to Mr. Jones and expressed his pleasure at seeing him present. The usual vote of thanks to the speaker was proposed by Mr. H. S. Holmes, and seconded .bv Mr. E. V. Collier, and supported by Mr. W. Williams. Mr. W. Rupert Evans was nominated as a representative of the branch to assist discharged Drisoner DEMISE.—The mighty scythe bearer has again taken away a highly respected inhabitant of this Town in the person of Mr. Thomas James, 16, Waterloo-terrace. Deceased, who had been of in- different health for a considerable period, passed peacefully away on Sunday last. He was 56 years of age and had resided at Transvaal, South Africa, for 8Ibout 11 years, having during that time held a position of high importance at Hillago Bay and Barbarson. He volunteered during the South African War and was at the last mentioned place during the Jameson's raid. After his return from South Africa, about nine years ago, his health failed and he subsequently attended the Porth Head Hospi- tal for four months. Previous to his departure he carried on business at Church-street, Cardiff, and Clifton-street, Roath. His kindness of heart and generosity was well known and the numerous friends he made wherever he went is a true testi- mony of this. He is survived by a sorrowing wife. The funeral, which was public for men only, took place on Wednesday, the interment being at the Cemetery. The Rev. Waldo Lewis officiated. THE RINK PICTUREDROME.-A-, customary, the management of this place of amusement have this week been successful in securing exceptionally strong dramas for production. For the latter part of this week the pictures are: Between Man and Beast." Gaumont's exclusive. A startling production, show- ing amazing scenes of sport in the jungles of India— the chaso of lions, tigers, buffalo, etc., faithfully depicted. Also the great scene of a liner burnt to the water's edge in mid-ocean. A Queen's Love," a great Ambrosia tfwo-part feature drama. A romantic story of love and adventure. Pathe Gazette," "Queen of the Plains," "A Football's Ad- ventures." For the first part of the week begin- ning Monday, May 11th, the programme is as fol- Curse of Greed,' Gaumont's great three- part feature drama, introducing a remarkably clever boy actor. A story of intense interest, depicting some marvellous scenes of storm. The Children's Hour," a. portrayal of Longfellow's beautiful poem. A masterful production of detail. Pathe Gazette," "Tho Actress," a powerful Edison drama; "The Tailor," and "The Camera I/Ian." DEATH AXD IFUNERAL.—It is with deep regret we record the death of Mrs. Jane Williams, 22, Lan- caster Villas, Merthyr Tydfil. formerly of Carmar- then. Deceased, who died on Friday in last week in her eighty-fifth year, is survived bv two daughters and one son. The funeral, which was private for men only, took place on Tuesday, the interment being at the Carmarthen Cemetery. The funeral cortege arrived with the 1 p.m. train at Carmar- then Station and proceeded thence to the Cemetery, where the Rev. Jones, Zion, Merthyr Tydfil, officiated at the chapel and the Rev. Waldo Lewis at the graveside. Amongst the chief mourners were: —Mr. W. R. Williams, Merthyr Tydfil (son); Mr. and Mrs. Owen Jones, Dark Gate, Carmarthen (daughter and son-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. John Morgan, Carmarthen (daughter and son-in-law); Mrs. W. R. Williams (daughter-in-law); Mr. Edwards and Edwards, Merthyr Tydfil; and lr. Davies, Priory-street, Carmarthen. The bearers were: Mr. John Morgans, Guildhall-square; Mr. Ben Phillips, Lammas-street; Mr. Fred Hooper, Merthyr Tydfil. and Mr. Tom Lloyd, Picton-tcn tee. Wreaths and floral tributes were sent bv the follow- ing:-From Will and Nell, Merthyr; Rawly and Gladys, Birkenhead; Owen and Rhoda, Carmarthen; from the children, Central Boot Stores, Carmarthen; Mr. and Mrs. Hooper, Merthyr; Mrs. Murnay, Mer- thyr; Mr. and Mrs. Dale, London; Mr. Edwards and family, Merthyr; Teddie, Gwen and the twins; Mrs. Dale, Hornsey; Miss Ballard, 17, Lancaster- terrace, Merthyr. and Mrs. John Williams, 9, Lan- caster-terrace, Merthyr. CONCERT.—On Tuesday last a grand evening con- cert was held at the Assembly Rooms, Carmarthen, presided over by Mr. John Lewis, mayor of Car- marthm). The accompanist was Mr. T. S. Puddi- combe, who showed his usual ability. The artistes all fulfilled their respective parts in an able manner. Mr. Ernest Saunders, violinist, winner of the Bel- gium Challenge Cup, which was open to the world, played several selections and fairly brought down the house. The following is tfie programme:- Song. Dear Heart," Mrs. Hubert Cooke; song, "A Summer's Night." Miss Winifred Jonea: song. Three for .Tack.' Mr. D. Jeremy Rees: solo, "For all Eternity." Miss Agnes Phillips: sonar. "Nymphs and Shepherds," Miss Enid Wheldon; violin solo, Moto Perpetuo." Mr. Ernest Saunders: song, "Friead," Miss H. J. Jones; recitation, "Y Stori Gvffredin.' MissSal Phillips. Part II.: "Song. It was a Dream." Mrs. Hubert Cooke; song, "Nir vana." Mr. W. H. Thomas; violin solo, Sonate in F" (Belgium test piece), Mr. Ernest Saundens; duett, Mrs. Hubert Cooke and Mr. Tom Williams; song. Cradle Song" (with violin oblbigato), Miss Enid Wheldon: song, "My Ships." Miss Agnes Phillips: violin solo, "Concerto." Mr. Ernost Saun- ders; duett, "Tell me gentle Strangers, Miss H. J. Jones and Mr. ¿. Jeremy Rees. The singing of the National Anthem brought a most enjoyable evening to a close. YOUTH'S DEATH.—Universal sympathy was ex- pressed along the whole neighbourhood of Smyrna as the news of the tragic fate of Mr. David Rees Davies, 25, Wern-road, Landore, son of Mr. Dd. Davies, Brook, Llanstephan-road, spread through the district. Deceased, who was employed as shunter undor the G.W.R., met his death whilst at work on Wednesday nooa in last week. Mr. J. C. Morris, Swansea borough coroner, held an inquiry respect- ing- the death on the following Thursday.—Mr. Parflt (district secretary of the Locomotive Men's Society attended and watched the case, and other railway organisations were represented.—David Davies, Brook, Llanstephan-road, a collier. identified the body as that of his son.—Mr. Minns. 116. Pentre- terrace, Pentre Estyll, a guard on the Great Wes- tern Railway, said he was in charge of the goods' train which caused the accident on the date in question. The deceased was a shunter operating om the train. He said he saw the deceased waiting the arrival of the goods train in the goods statioB, standing on the track. The next time he Faw deceased he was lying parallel with tbe rails. H* did not see the actual accident.—In answer to the Coroner, witness said, in iti-A opinion, the deceased stumbled whilst trying to couple up some trucks whilst shunting when the train waa in motion. He # had no ncxl to couple up until the train was stationary. The deceased must have slipped between the buffers, and was caught. Tn his opinion the affair was a pure accident, and there was no one te hbm"T ohn Henrv Holland 78. Sidaev-street, Brynhvfrvd, head shunter, said no person saw the accident actually happen. The deceased was killed almost instantaneously at 12.45 p.m.—A verdiet of Accidental death was retur-ned.-The funeral, which was a very impressive one. took place on Monday, the interment being at SmyrxH. Chapel burial ground. The Rev. J. John, pastor, officiated.