The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

MERRIE ENGLAND II MURE ABOUT IT. performances of Merrie England .by the -Carmarchen Amateur Operatic Society were won- tinued oil Thursday .afternoon .and evening, when a large number of residents .of the county attended, including the president of the Society (Lieut.- Geuerai Sir James Hills-JohbU.es, V. C., G.C-B.)-; -Mr. .:md,.Mrs. Dudley Diunimond.avd Miss Drummond; Mr. „ and Mrs. Delme Davies-Evans; Capt. and Mrs. Jennings; lVlr. W. S. Morris; Capt Gwytme, and many others. An extra performance •.wa-f-ftUo given on Friday evening at popular pricey and this had been advertised by some of the princi- pals. *bo drove round the town m a motor-car U'luljv lent by Mr. D. Brt-dbury Jones) dr.oased in their wigs and costumes. This lust performance was intended for the benefit of .tho,-e..who could not be ^expected to pay the higher pnce.s, or who had al- ready attended and wished to do so again, and it was packed to the docm. oil this occmsion Mr. H. Reeves and Mr. T. A. Jones were unfortunately indisposed .and their parts (the Tinker and Siotikhis) were taken by Mr. G. B. isau-e and Mr. E. Collier respectively. Our lalSt. week" S notice of thw production, hurrieJ- lv written, needs some revision and addition, and to this end. we cannot -do better than print the opinion of a visitor to the town, who has seen a number .of performances the same piece eke- where by amateurs, and is therefore abib to deal with the Carmarthen production from, a. compara- tive standpoint. He writes;— •• j consider myself fortunate ..in havzng been able to see one of the evening performances of "Mtyrie England"' by the Carmarthen Amateurs, because, although I have probably seen one ,ae good by other amateurs, I have never seen a better, which is saving much,and I certainly never expec- ted anything like so good a show at Carmarthen. Bessie Throckmorton's (Miss Enid Wheldon) con- ception of the part, was very tasteful and ladylike, and her execution of it showed strong musiejanly feeling, a voice of much power and melody, and good acting ability. The part of Queaa Elizabeth (Miss May Matthews) could hardly have been im- proved upon; her appearance and deportment were really fine, the dramatic portions were very well conceived and expressed, and she has moreover fine voice; the May Queer (Miss Cassde Philips) )¡ud plenty of charm, .was always an attractive figure ,on the stage, and she sweetly. As to Jill-all- afclone (Mrs. Lewis Giles),- she was the best Jill I have evrr seen. She invested the part with un- usual amount of charm ajpc to my mind was the tmpst attractive figare on the stage, as I expect thp author intended her to be. She interpreted the ,ch;)r,tcter correctly, viz., not Ii, witch by any means, but,a child of the woods, ;liveable, vivacious, but very tinaid. Margery and Kate (Miss A. Griffith and Miss Gwynne Lewis) danced well in the masque ond in the coyntry daiice and the Lady-is^ Waiting (Mrs. T. A. Jones) did a small part well. Qf the men principals the part alleted to Wilkine gives him a huge advantage over the others, and in this ca«e (Mr. Lewis Giles) it was done very credit- ably. Your Simkins was a very good man (Mr. T. A Joiie,),and evidently belongs to .the best class of Long Tom and Big Ben were admirable (Messrs. A, .Rowland Davies and D..Bartlett) and I havi' la0 doubt they are capable of very good things in bigger parts. I liked your Raleigh very well (Mr. P. Ll. Roberta); he was an excellent tenor voice and acts Mid moves well on the stage. The Four Men of Windsor were a happay choice (Meatfe. D J. Davies. J. ConwU Evans, W. D. Thomas and H. Roeves) and their many drolleries on the stage were sis good as one might find among any amateurs. I heat- the chorus criticised, but to my mind it was all superior to the average of good cla6s amateur **3ieties. and I must say I think your conductor's (Mr. Harold Malkin) skill in handling awkward situations is worthy of admiration, let alone the ex- 8ent training he must kavo given his chorus. You bftd a ,r-ood band, and mnj I say that I recognisfti in your accompanist a master hand (Mr. T. 15. Ptiddicombe). T omitted the important part of Essex (Mr. W. .1. W'li amsl which was rendered with dignity and Rood taste, while his companion in a small part did VI nicely (Mr. W. H. Thomas). I think most experienced theatre-goers would agree with me that it would not be difficult to find Hult with your performance and that various pro- feional refinements characteristic of highly trained amateur societies were absent; but I can hardly think that anyone except the acid critics-arid he is generally the competent to suggest a stand- ard—would attach much importance to them, in view of tho general excellence of your production What delightful ecenery you had There > are very few amateur societies in the country fortunate enough to have ojjch a -goene painter as. youra (Mr. E. V. Collinr)." We omitted !I\t week to state that the dances were taught-by Miss A. Griffiths, .under the direction I-C ic of Miss Wells .(lute music and gymnastic mistress of the County GirL, Sohocl) who arranged them especially for the performance.

ANOTHER VISITOR'S OPINION. One who saw Thursday night's performance at CarnmrtlioE. attended -a _produetlqk. of the e work in the North in the evening of the next day, and writes his views upon bolii as follows:—"I visited the production of 'Merrie England:" here on iFriday even- ing last, and -1 inust give the 'palm' to Carmarthen. Though there were part-, in which we excelled, yet on the whole it was a more amateurish performance; it suffered much comps rison w stage maaagement and scenery The singitg .of the chorus pure and simple Ai, was superior; there was more finish in it, LbUt it rather reminded one of the sing- ing of a oomj>etitive cheir, and this one hardly ex- pects in light .opera..Still, it v.-as, very good and produced rounds of applause. Mr. P. Ll. Robert's part of 'Raleigh' was taken by ajprofessional, 60 it would be very i;iifair to criticize, there was much more acting between him and Bessie. Bessie Throck morton up here was not nearly so-, effective, except in the high notes and runs .which Miss Wheldon omitted Wilkins was very good, but not eo finished as yours, nor had tw qunte the conception of the part as it was brought out at .Carmarthen. The 'Alphabet' was a feeble affair in comparison. Our Queen was about as good. The May Queen possessed a. better quality voice, but her acting was not so realistic as yours. 'Jiil all atcite' .was ratherood, but did not possess Mra. Giles's quality of voice. The four Men of Windsor were ler inferior and. caused no.fun as yours did The rest were about equal, except, Essex, who was feeble amd compared badly with yours. "This criticism look" overwhelmingly in Gr.rinar- tthen's favour, but.a whole the disparity-was not overwhelming, and the performance here was good •S heard a great deal more of the .words here, and (that is saying-a good deal,in favour of our crowd, I-still my unhesitating verdict is as before stated. eri) is a strange fact in rdation to Raleigh's sub- stitute, anxious and numerous wires w-ere dispatched te various places, and no immediate answer was forthcoming; eventually it was discovered that: the mi n was actually in our own town spending a holiday Thsy naturally made a great fuss of .him on Friday evening, and a presentation WM made,to him by the Society, and it was handed to him by the man whose ltr-, he took. The audience hCDe, or some good folk in it, were much more appreciative of the efforts of the performeri,\for 011. every night bouquets and chocolates were presented. On Friday evening, 'Wilkins was given a bunch of vegetables, with numerous and various fidh hanging to it Larmar- then, might take a hint .here aaad do qliemfelve-, credit- I must not forget to say that the balici- was good. :j

LLANDILO ANUJVKKSABY SERVICES.—Anniversary services in .connection with the Calvinistic Methodists were •held at 'their chapel in the New Road, Llandilo, qn Sunday. The preachers were the Rev. James Llew- .dyn, Bridgend, and the Rev. David Williams, Tre- herbert. The Rev. D. Hewid WTilliams, Gsvalia House, .XMndilo, opened the afternoon service on .Sunday. Couxxv SCHOOL MEETIXG.—A meeting of the managers of the County School was held on Friday, when there, were present Mr. W. N- Jones, Dultryn .(chairman), Mrs. Gwynne-Hughes, Mrs. Rees. MCI). Jones aIlfLHssrs. L. N. Powell, IAJ. Morgan (Whiie Hone HotfI)" and Capt. W. L. Roberts, together with .the clerk, Mr. W. Thomas, CresK-ent. House.- On the motion of the chairman, seconded by Mrs. Gwynne-Hugh.es, a vote of condolence with the Rev. W. Davies, The Walk, on the death of the Latter'fi wife as carried in silcnce. It was resolved on the motion of Capt. IN-. L. Roberts, soconded by Mr. Del Morg:iii, that Mr. W. X. Jones be re- eloctod .t-hainrii'tn. On the proposition of Mr L. N. ,I Powell, I)y Mrs. Gwyniie-Kughes, the Rev. W. Davil. r.I he Walk, was re-elected v ice-chairman. The Fma/ice Committee, the Building Committee and the Lodgingrhouse Vi.-king Committee were re- appointed. A letter was received from the Educa- tion Committee tt»e,losing one whidl that authority- had rooeiveel fromithe Board of Education making suggestions for .amtfv.ding the plans IInd specifications j for the rebuikling the school. Mr. W. D. Jen- kins, architect, informed the governors that the plans and specifieatkijj* had been amended accord- ingly and that notices had been iesued inviting tenders by the 12th 4 May. It was decided that tIe action of the architect be approved of and that a special meeting be calied for the 15th of May to •receive tenders. The Ci-erk reported tlirt he had revived a cheque for 26 from the Board of. 'Education, being instalment of grant payable under the regulations for secondary school'. Other matters, none of them of public interest, also engaged the attention of the Council. JDISOOXTENT AMONGST Ptl-rERS. We understand tKat the painters employed in Llandilo and district insist u{.on an advance to 7d. ,per hour as and from Saturday itext. 9th inst. If we are correctly in- formed, there is a disposition amongst the majority of the employers to acoetjp to the demand. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETT.—A meeting of the Com- mittee of the Llandilo Agricultural Society was held at the King's Head Hotel Llandilo. o. Saturday afternoon, tho 2nd day of May, 1914. Mr. Lewis Bishop in the chmir. There were also present Messrs W. N. Jones {-vice-chairman). D. N. Powell. Delme Davies-Evans, John Jonus, Mwyndewi; Morgans, IJlyshendy: David Evans. Lloyd* Bank; John Hop- kins, Tyissa; Jarnes Hobbs. Golden Grove; Wm. Jones, CSanton Stwes; Jones. Dynovor Farm; Grif- fiths, Maesyffvnon; Ivor Davies. Derimoilon; John Rees, Love Lodge; Thomas. JLhvvncvnhwyra; and the secretary, Mr. Herbert JonM." The minutes of the prevuous meeting were read and oonfirmed. A letter was re<eived from Lord Dynever thanking the committee for appointing him their president. It was agroed that the membership fe« should be fixed i-Os. 6d.. and t.hft entrance fees would be 5 per cent, for members and 10 per cent, on non- members on the amount of the prize-money.—Tho date of the how was provisionally fixed for the 6th or 13tlt of Ati-gurt next. The following gentle- men were added to the committee, via Messrs. Dd. Morgan, White Horse Hotel. Llandilo; Wm. Har- ries, of Dryslwyn Fawr. IAanarihney; Dd. Evans, Saturday, the 9th instant, at the King's -Head Hotel. Red Lion Hotel. Llandebie, -and Thomas Morris, CHull Farm, Tra-pp. The draft ilules of the society were laid before the conimittw and approved 0.1'- It was agreed to hold their next inc,.et.iig on 130NDY DISCOVEOBED.—•' Boudy" Szekely, the json of Mr. and .\1 r,s_ Eugene Szekely, the latter the daughter of Col. Williams, Swansea, is reported to have been fotuid OoH the Continent. It will be re- ,.membered he was taken away by his mother. De- tails are not yet known, -:Mr: Szekely being on the Continent, but diligent search has been in progress for some weeks. BrUDGE MAKX.—Tho .fortnightly mart was held at Llandilo Bridge cu Monday. The auctioneers Were Messrs. J. Howell Thomas and Son, Carmarthen. The stock disPQscd of was as foliow" :-54 head of cattle, 67 cüws., 2 cows and calves, and bulls. Pncea;—C.attJ.e up to F,27 17s. -6d.; bulls to .£25 ID". calves to £5 h. or 6d. or 63d. live weights cows ana calves to Llf) 17s. 6-1. Lambs to the number of 315 and ewes 125 were offered, the prices being 7gd. per lb., and ewes 4jd per lb. 257 pörkers 2 were also offered, the .prices boinir from 9s. to 9s 9d. live weight .per aeore

LLANGELER IJJCTUBE.—Last week a series of lectures were given in the elementary schools of this district by Miss Lloyd, on behalf 01 'llie King Edward VII. Wei»h JSaikuiaJ Memorial Association. Miss Lloyd 18 a splendid lecturer ill both languages^ and pute her jiiattoj- before the children in a siajple but very effect:vi- luauner. She visited Llaugeler and Bryn- s&ron on b: 'J'.uesday and. giive two vepv successful and i.'istiuccive ad<.lr-»;sses which cannot, bat do much in this part of the. country, where consumption is far 100 riie. PEHSOXAL.— Last week, Rev. Bben-ezer Lloyd, recfor of New Qutty, paid a visit to his native parish. He is always stive of good,.welecime, as ..he is such. 141, genial gentleman, and such an elevating conversa- tionalist. PRKFEBMEITIC.—W-e were-very pleased to hear of the preferment of the Rev. T. Geler Jones, vicar of Llangenneeh, to the living of Llandissilio, on .thf •iwrders of Carmarthenshire .and .Pembrokeshire Being a native of this parish, we can, from personal knowledge, congratulate. Llandissilio. on their choice of such an active, successful and sincere clergy- man. We sincerely wish M 1". Jones every success in 1 his new spbtire of .labour. DEATH.—The .mortal remains of the late Elizabeth Jones, the beloved wife of Mr. James Jones, 25, Frederick-street, Ferndale, and sister of Mr. Daniel Jones, Sioja, Uangelor, -were laid to.rest in the oM Parish ChisrC.hyard of Llangeler last Wednesday- The corpse came A0 Henllaa1.with the.afternoon tram, where a large number of relatives .aud friends had assemblv»d together to pay the deceased their, last tribute of respect. The v. H. Jones, B.D.. vicar, officiated. The • deceased, vwho was -58 years of are. had been ailing for some time. She was a very staunch Oiurehwoman. Great sympathy i* feLt with the sorrowing husband and relatives. DEATH.—J.t is -with regret we record the death,-of the late Margaret Morgan, of COLIrt MJ.11, and for- merly of 2, -Mansel-street, Carmarthen, .which occurred on Tuesday last. Deceased was Vd years of a.ge, lUW had tven staying with her. sister sinoe L:A September. 2:1w burial took place last Friday at LJ.anjr.eie/ The vicar of Uie parish officiated. <

KEWCASTLE-EMLYM MEDKAX .SOCIET.Y—X\ Vale of Teify Medical Society has been formed, and the inaugural meeting was held at the Salutation Hotel. NewcaJ"le-Emlyn. on Wednesday .last. when Dr. Jordan, of the Welsh National Memorial, delivereu an address. The president for the year is Dr.J. Powell. J.P.. New- c.t.,tle-Fomlyn- and h«n. secretary, Dr. T. J. Jenkins, Herdlan. POSTOFflCE EN.TEETAIN.MEXT.-■—On Friday evening a Post-office enttsrtainment was held at, the- Cawdor Hall in aid of the Post-office Widows*and,'Orphans (Rowland Hill Memorial and Benevolent Fund). There was a crowded room. The chair was taken bv the Rev. Gnjffydd E^ans, B.D, vicar. Pact I., of the programme -consis?ed of lajtierri views showing the various parts played by the Post offi e in its service to the countr.r_ Part 11. was as follows:— Song. I itnuno Eoe." Mr. D. R. Davies; quartette, Deigryn." Misses E. Thomas and M. H. Fones, and Messrs. H. Grirns and ,I>. Davies: ;song, "Thine/' Mr- Harry Lewis; musical monologue, •"This Beastly Evegla-;t; Mr. J. Gordon Evans; song, ''Kathleen Mavoiwneen." Mss. T. M. Jones; p^niHion ringing, Mr. E. Rees; song. "Out-of'the Niglit." Mr. J. 13. VViluaKis; song, "J jood-bve. Miss Maggie Jones: f'Ollg. Coming of the King." Mr. Harry Lewis: violin solo. Cavatiia; Mr. T. M. Jones; part song, Blodenyn Olaf"ong- Saí!e.S Grave." Mr. Harry Lewis: comic -oii, RIllwcy Porter." Mr. J. Gordon Evans; finale. "God sa-.e the King." P.O. CONCERT.—At the above concert Miss M E. Evans, Brvnderwen. accompanied in her usudi efficient manner. PREFTIR.NIE-,T. Rev. J. Griffith Mathias, vicar of Killay, Swansea, ha« been appointed vicar ,of Blaenavon. Mr. Mathias, who is one of the most popular and hard-working clergymen in Swan- sea, is a son of Mr. E. E. Mathias. J.P.. New- castle Emlyn. TENNIS-Tlw following offieisds have ;bsen ap- pointedPresident Mr. John Hinds. M.P.; trea- surer. Mr. D. T. George; captain. Dr. Lloyd, J.P.; arte! secretaries'. Messrs. T. O. JOTM»S. Lloytk Bank, arfe' Teddy Evans. London City aaad Midland Bank!

MAESTEILO PRCPOSED PRESENTATION TO THE REV. J. JEXKIK JoNKfc.—A well-attended meeting was held m the Concert Hall, Maestdo, last Thursday to consider the nnestion of taking steps to preserrt a testinwnial to the Rev. J. Jenkin Jones and his faniilv. who will sWtlv be leaving the onage. St. John's, Maestilo. for Cilgerran, Pe;i-jrokeshire. The pre- j 'entatior..is intended as a resognition of the useful •work performed 1 \v Mr. Jones m the district diiruig the last 10 years and iis a mark of the esteem •an which ke is held by all classes in the -neighbotn- hood. It is to be hoped that the movement wiH meet with »en era I support and that there will be a Tiberal response. A strong committee was ap- J pointed, which include*]:—Chairman. Miss E. J. ¡ Mnrisel. Maestilo; vice-chairman. Mr. J1. W. Nicholas, Bryndeilo; treasurer. Miss Manse I secre- tary. Mr. Evan Lewis. Cwm. tary. Mr. Evan Lewis. Cwm.

TALIARJS BAZt^R.—A su-scessful bazaar was held at the Church Room on inursday, 30th April, 1914. It was opened at, 2 p.m. by Mrs. Gwynne-Hughes, Tregeyb. who delivered all appropriate speech, 4ie heartily congratulated the Ch.urchpeople of Taliaris on having built such a convenient room. She then patronized the different stalls. The stall-holders were:—China stall: Mr. and Mrs. Peel and Lieutenant Ralph Peel. Fi-ll-CY stall: Mrs. Alban Lloyd, Taliaris Vicarage; Mrs. Alban Davies. Talley Vicarage; Mrs. Lewi. Nantwalter. and Mr. Davies, The Lodge. I Sweet stall: Miss Lloyd Harries, Miss Meunc juoyd and M<ss Evan-Thomas. Jumble stall: Misses Ben- field, Johns and Mirs. Harrie.s, Tyle. Farmers' stall: Mrs. Jones, Cefnhendre, and Mrt>. Davies, Llwyn- piod. Refreshment stall: Mr*, Laud. Mrs. Davies, Tyisaf; Mra. Griffiths. Maerdy House; Mrs. Grif- fiths, Taliaris Issa Mrs. Jonos, Troedyrhiw; Miss Eliza Harril-os, Mrs. Harries, the Hope. Hoop-la: Miss Jones, school mistress. Bran, ub: Mr. David Griffiths. Maerdy House. Aunt Sally: Mr. Pyper and Mr. Tom Williams, Brongaer. Gate- keeper: Mr. H. Davies, Taliaris Lodge. Mrs. Peel arranged musical entertainments at intervals. Others who rendered valuable help are Miss Lily- Morris, Carmarthen Mr. Oakley Richards, Maerdy Farm, and his son; Mr. David Lewis. Felincoed: Mr. Gwynne Williams. Waunlas; Mf. Lewis i^ewis, Nantwalter; Mr. Robert Williams. Cwmivor School: Mr. L. J. Thomas, Hope. and the vx?arage children. We cordially thank all who contributed either in money or in kind. We thank our Llandilo friends who came up in the motor-oars which were run from the Ceiatral Garage on very moderate terms. 0- "thinks are esp-viaMv due to the different stall h'i'dc: who with uptime? z<>al collected both money r.: d materials before hand and sold them well on the day of the bazsar. We must not forget those who kindly sold tickets before hand and so contri- buted largely to the success obtained. Considering that there were so many otl>er attractions around on the same day we are surprised that we were nble to do tto welL

LLANDOVERY PERSONAL.—Mr. and inirz. Pryse Rice of Llwyny- brain .and family left on Tuesday for London for the season. COS NOIL MART.—The fortnightly sale of stock was held at the Council-Mart on Tuesday, when Messrs. J. Davies and (;k, auctioneers, Llangadock, Llandovery, and Llandilo, disposed of-lvu new season lambs, 250 sheep, 5 calves, 70 porkers. 30 fat cattle, 7 cow.s and calves. Prices Lambs 23s to, 38s.; sheep 18s to 408, calYes from 30s to L5 10a; porkers, L2 10s to JEJS JO-s; cattle from L13 to £ 24 DEATH OF SERGT. LEWIS.—The news of the tieath: of- Sergt. D. Lewis, of Tumble. w as rejeived with genuine sorrow at Llandovery, of which town de- ceased was a native., being a 5011 of the late Air. Dl Lewis, of Cefncerrig, and a -brother of Counnllo.' 1)1. Lewis. Vnys-y-borde, a member of the Llan- floveiy Board of ^Guardians and Rural District Council, of which latter body he has -been chairmac Deceased was also a ..brother of Mrs. Jones, Troedy- bryn, Llandovery. Deceased passed away at his residence in Tumble.on Saturday morning, the cause of death being pleurisy. Sergt. Lewis was a very popular officer. Ht-; had been in the Carmarthen- shire Force 24 years. He received his stripes ".14 years ago to this menth, and in the meantime he has been stationed at -CWmamman, Carmarthen, Aber- gwili, Llanelly and Tumble. He was a capable ) officer and enjoyed the confidence of hk superior* CRICKET NOTES.—Now that we are entering upon the cricketing season a word concerning the fixture arrangements -with regard to this popular game at I Llandovery will he of interest. The 6rst enconnter between the town end the College will take plane on the 25th of May. Included in the town's list of fixtures are match- s between them and Swansea, Llanelly and Plymouth (Merthyr). The College .club will also oppose the latter as well as Swansea 2nds. It is stated that the county game has been fixed to be played at Llandovery sometime in July. The captain of the T'ewn Club is Mr. C. P. Lew is. He has held this position for many years. IFI XKKAL.—The funeral of the late Charles Bavies whose body was 'round in the River Bran, aaid par- ticulars concerning hich appeared in our last issue, took pla?e at Llandovery Church on Wednesday immediately after the inquest. Amongst Those pres- ent at the interment were most of the menjbers of the jury. The Ticar. the Rev. D. EclwardsJOwen. officiated. RECITAL PROCEEDS.—A substantial sum was real- ized by the recitals given last week at the Assembly Room:- by Mr. W. H. Jones, the well-known elocu- tionist. The proceeds, as well as a sum of S21 col- lected through the efforts of the Rev. D. J. Henry. M.A., pastor, wiil go towards providing a heating apoirntn= for the .>illiams" Pantycelyn Memorial Chape!. The se-fetary of the movement was Mr. A. -Olciridge. statknrmaster. QUARTETTE.—A quartette consisting of the iRev. D. J. Henry. Miss Muriel P. Thomas, and Mr. and Mis. Aklrid.re contributed to the musk-al portion of the service at the Pantycelyn Memorial Chapel on Sunday. WHIT-MONDAY "ST ENTS.—The arrangements for the Whit-Monday events at Llandovery are now prac- tically completed. 'The programme is an attractive one, and given irnrp weather this annual fixture -ought to turn out I success. DEATH. — We reg:t to announce the death of Mr. Wm. Davies, Ca&ie-street, better known to the older inhabitants as Wm. Davids. Gwerddcm, a farlll at which "he lived in his earlier days. "De- ceased was one dT the oldest inhabitants. Up to the time when advancing age and ill-health incapaci- tated him, he followed the calling of a woodman and was for mam- in 4-hf, employ of Mer«r«. Thorna- Brothers. Llandilo. and later Mr. Grif- fit'is. New-road. Llrfiidoverv, and Mr. Powell, timber merchant. He leaves a widow and several children. INQUEST. — Mr- ..R. Shipley Lewis, ibe t oroner for the dibtr.i«>t, he'J all inquiry OIl Wednes- day into the circumstances attending the death of Charles Davies. a general labourer, whose body was found 011 the jnevioyjs day in the River Bran, a tributary of the Tor*, y. under the old castle. The bedy was identified by Wm. Davies. King's Arms- street, a brother of deceased. Deceased's age was 41. He identified him by iiis teeth, a scar on the inside of one of hi- iegs caused by a kick from a colt. a bet, he wore and his boots, all of which witness had given him.—Mr. John Ernest Morgan. Henllysfawr, said deceased was occasionally employed by him to look after his cattle in a field on the Dolau. Llan- dovery. He allowed ban to a sleep in a shed in the field, where a mattress avas supplied. The field was approached by a footbriflge over the river, which was somewhat dangerous to cross, being composed of two toes trimmed by hesH and attached. There was a handrail which would, said Sergt. Doans, give very little support to anyone crossing the bridge, especially on a d',Tk night, as it was not close to the plank. Mr. Morgan identified tv,-o keys produced which were found in deceased's pocket. and were duplicates of those eased by him. and supplied him to deceased for unlocking the shed. He last saw deceased alive on Thursday. January 29th. There was a deep poo! under the bridge, and there was a heavy flood in the river at the time deceased disappeared. Mr. Dd. Rees. landlord of the King's/Head Hotel. Llan- I dovery. said he last saw deceased alive .between 10 and 11 on the Saturday night of the 31st January. He was then sober and had in his possession some parcels, included in which he believed there was some ;meat. He told witness he was going to the shed that night.—'Freddy Thomas, 26. High-street. Llan- dovery, deposed to seeing the body of deceased about two inches above water on Tuesday, about 3 p.m.. below the old castle. This spot was about half a mile from the bridge. Mr. Elwyn Jenkins went to inform the police. A person in the room who said he was a cousin of deceased, in reply to the Rev. H. Ifor James, volunteered the information that deceased could swim like a fish.—P.C. Evans deposed to being -callcd to the spot about 4 p.m. on Tuesday and to "bringing the body to the bank. He found the keys referred to in "his possession, a pocket knife and three pence-Dr. Morgan. Violet Cottage, de- posed to having examined the body that morning, but although he knew deceased, the body wis m such an advanced state of decomposition that lie failed to identify it. He found no marks of violence There was a scar on the inner side of the right kne>->. Death probably resulted from drowning. Asked if he could form any opinion as to how long the man had been dead, he said that it was quite -onsistf"Jt with the time at which he had been stated to have last been seen alive. He had probably been some months.—The jury brought in an open yedict (')f Found drowned."—The funeral took place at Llandirgat Bhurch immediately after the inquest. The affair created considerable speculation as to the cause of death locally prior to the enquiry.

NEW QUAY CALL.—Mr. D D. Jones. of the Presbyterian Col- lege, Carmarthen, h-as accepted the call to become the pastor of the Capel-y-Wig and Cranog Congre- gational Churches. Success.—We congratulate Mr. T. Hugh Jones, of Tregaron, a student at the Tutorial School, on having passed the recent examination of the Phar- maceutical Society. DRAMATIC.—Tho meeting of the Rhys Lewis Dra- matic Committee was held at the Towyn Schoolroom on Tuesday evening. when Mr. Evan Oswald Davifs, Fountain Hall, was appointed secretary of the Society, and MI1 Frank Davies, Glaneigwr, t S treasurer. Practices are now to be held weekly. Boy SCOUTS.—This movement is now evident amongst Uft, and it is proposed to form a strong troop in the district. The officials have not yet been definitely appointed. LECTURE.-On Thursday erening, a lecture was given at the Towyn Chapel by the Rev. E. T. Jones. Llanelly, on the subject. "Ffnestr y Breu- dwydwfØ," Mr. D. C. Jones, Tutorial School, was ?n the chair. The audience was rather disappoint- ing, oonsidering the eminence of the lecturer. The procedes were devoted towards the Bethel Building Fund. T«be usual vote of thanks were acoorded. CANTATA.—On Wednesday evening, the well- known drama, "Brittania's Court," WM performed to a large audience at the Taigerna-le Chapel. The principal characters were:—Brittania. Miss Maggie Bronwen Davies; Religion, Miss Igamel Jones; Temperance. Miss Nancy Timothy; Music, Miss Dilys Evans; Education, Miss Enid Phillips; St. Seorge, Mr. Jenkin James Lloyd; Commerce, Miss Nellie Herbert; Industry.. Miss Eliza Jane Davies; Postman, Mr. Towyn Davies; Agriculture, Mr. Lewis R. Jones. The performance was a credit to those that had laboured to make it a sucoess and doserved better support fchan ft even received.

AMMANFORD OBITUARY.—We regret to record thv deeth, which took place on Thursday, the 30th uh. of Mrs. Jones, wif" 'of Mr. Joseph Jones, Hopkinstown, Amman- ford, at the early age of 30 years. Deceased had been ailing for a considerable time, and ultimately succumbed to that dread disease consumption We •extend our sympathy to the sorrowing htusbancl, two -children, and deceased's aged father, who are left to mourn her loss. On Monday her mortals remains 'were interred in Ebenezer Burial Ground, the officiating ministers being the R m-s Nantlais Williams (C.M.). John Morgans (Ceng.) and Davies (B.|. The funeral was largely attended. Chief mourners:—Husband and children; Mr. William Thomas, Hopkinstown (father): Mr and Mrs David Thomas. Bettws, Ammanford (brother and sister-in-law); Mr William Thomas. Bettws, Ammanford (brother); Mrs Jones, Wauncae-evan. Bettws. An (mother-in-law); Mr. Arthur Jones. Wauncae-ev 111 Æbrotlwc..j;)-la \Y I Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins. Bettws, and Mr and Mrs Williams. Bettws (brother and sist-i:law) Mr. Lx'\v'd Williams. High-street, Ammanford; Mr John Williams, Heol- las, Ammanford; Mr Evan Williams, and the Misses Rachel and Elizabeth Williamg, Loughor House. Wmd-stre-n, Ammanford (cousins) A. wreath was sent by the family, Mr Rees Jones, Ammanford, carried out the funeral arrangement. CYCLIST'S TRAGIC DEATH.—A cyclist named John Thomas (22). residing with hi? sister near Abernant Brewery. Cwmgorse, met with his death under tragic circumstances in High-street, Ammanford, at about 9 p.m. on Sunday, when, together with two friends, he was returning home from Llandilo. At the top of the gradient of High-street, Thomas, who was a short distance behind the others, passed two young Jadies. He half turned on his saddle to wish them "Good-night," and went on a few yards, but I was seen to fall backwards 'off his machine, and when the young ladies came on, as they immedi- ately did. he was groaning on the ground in a dying I condition. He was carried to the home of Mr. Joseph Thomjas, where P.C. iFarrell, who had been summoned, tried artificial respiration, which proved of no avail, for when Dr. Price arrived a little later he could only announce life to be ex- tinct. The body was conveyed to Cwmgorsc in a motor-car. SPECIAL COURT. At a special police court on Monday—.before Messrs. H. Herbert, in the chair. and Mr. John Lewis—a tramping labourer, named Rets Williams, was fined 7s inclusive for being drunk and disorderly in Iri gh -street. -P. S. Britten had repeatedly warned him that night. BETHANY.—The annual preaching services were held at the above place of worship on Saturday evening, Sunday and Monday evening, when crow- ded audiences listened to the excellent sermons de- livered by the Rev. John Hughes. M.A.. Liverpool. Collections were made towards the chapel debt. PISGAH, PEXYBAXK.—The half-yearlv services in connection with the above chapel were held on Saturday evening and Sunday, when Professor J. M. Davies, M A.. Cardiff, delirered impressive ser- mdns to large congregations. Collections were made at each service to liquidate the existing debt. RT GBT: CUP FINAL.-Gre-,it interest was centred in the cup final for the O. D. Edwards' cun. and medals presented by the committee of the Amman ford Rugby Football Club. In the morning the semi-final between Tirydail Cowboys and Hopkins- town ended in a draw of five points each after a great deal of extra play. and. by an arrangement, Tirydail Cowboys were allowed to -enter the final against the Springboks. A good crowd lined the ropes in the afternoon, the supporters of the Cowboys being greatly in evidence. After a stub- born game. the Springboks defeated their oppo- nents by five points. the scores lwing:-Springboks, 2 converted goals (10 points); Tirydail Cowboys, 1 converted goal (5 points). For the Springboks the scorers were Tom Joshua and Luther Thomas. W. J. Evans converting both tries-, and for the Cowboys Tom Thomas the same player oonverting. Jack Watts Jones, who cnptained the Springboks, played a very hard game. and was well supported by Ossie Thomas. Ike Evans, and Luther Thomas in the backs, and Frank Hughes, xreror Evans, and W. J. Evans in the forwards. For the Cow- boys the most conspicuous were Will Griffiths, Barrett, Tom Thomas, and Tom Lewis. LECTUTEE-R-ECITAL.—On Thursday c'vening. the 30th uk.. one of the most instructive of lectures was delivered at the above nlace by Dr. D. Vaughan Thomas, M.A., Mus. Doc. (Oxon.). Swan- sea, 011 Lndwig von Beethoven." the great musical composer. The music-lovers of Ammanford and district were present in strong force, and. without a doubt, all enjoyed themselves thoroughlv at the excellent way in which Dr. Thomas dealt with his t subject. During the course of his remarks, he dealt with what real music was, that a great deal -of sound was not good music, and urged all to waive up and realize what music was. In the course of the evening Dr. Thomas gave ample evidence of his great abilities as a pianist, selections being given from Beethoven's work. on a grand piano, showing how Beethoven started at the foot of the ladder ami climbed to the top. He played a numher of sonatas composed by Beethoven when he was a very young man, and, as his experience grew, Dr. Thomas pointed out the difference in the composi- tions in later years, and as a finale gave a magni- ficent performance of one of Beethoven's greatest selections. The chairman was Mr J. Harrow Thomas Parcyrhun Schools, wo as also proved him- self to be a thorough musician. As an accompanist he is undoubtedly one of the best in Carmarthen- shire. and as a conductor he has also won his spurs m the performance of "World's Redemption." re- cently given by his choir at the Ivorites' Hall. The usual votes of thanks were accorded The proceeds were in aid of Mr. George Jones. Cefn- cefni, who i;, pursuing a theological course at Bala- Bangor College. The secretarial duties were car- njJ out by Mr. David Jones. New Road, Amman- # RHYDYMAEHDY BRIDGE.-At a meeting of the joint committee, held last week, it was stated good progress had -been made with regard to the bridging of the River Amman at Maerdy ford. It was also reported that all the local Councils concerned had wh.vT g' C fTJ the,r prom,d subscriptions.' Inch weie as follows:—Carmarthenshire Countv Council, £ 1,000; Pontardawe Rural Council. £ 300'- Swansea Rural Council. £ 306: and Llanellv Rural Council. £ 250. The landowners interested, wko Ly rt uevbal Promises- "Inch amounted to £ 250. had not. however, confirmed their offers. It is now hoped that the committee will before Ion- be in BnZT T° rmaIIV applY t0 the Local Government ard for sanction to borrow the necessarv monev An inquiry would then be held by the Board to con sider the proposal, and, should this pro"MtisTac! tory. tenders would be invited at once, and the r;Lsrt''1 rl,h at ■tho OclXr t^ 'U< Wi" bc completed bv Thomas Thomas" chairmen of the Llandilo Board of Guardian* anrl eh"J," Council respectively tr Cro?nTnnmn'Fl'YL ?4raa»-«n ^"rdav. on the th« « 8™und. the following teams played in ThTm," a„Jw 7'?" T"m •»<" °«,i» Mr D H. h n '"■■■•I one »f "I"' trie. I; D" Pontardulais. was thr -eferee .?^N?N•7TH'•1R""«, v„»rv O7V h"ld on Th 1 tW'* Church. Ammanford, Mas h id on Thursday evening, the 16th inst.. the vicar (Rev. J. W. Joness B.A.) presiding. Messrs. K R. Fi>her and F. Phillin; were re-elected people's war- dens, while Mr. D. Ll. Uoyd. who was highly com- plimented for his energetic work in the past, was re-appointed vi-ar's warden. The following sidesmen were annoint<xl to take the place of those of the old ones who retire automatically:—(Welsh). Messrs. J. R. Davies. Tom .Tones Young (Pentwvn). Ernest Lloyd. Owen Davie?, and Rnes David: (English*. Ipssr. P. Cock, J. C. Shaw. Owen Madden. Parker. Blackwell. and Ewins. The financial statement showed the collections during the TW to amo-.Hit to £ 150 os. and the expenditure F,179 2s. 8d.. leaving the position pi-act'callv the same as last voir. Tt was announced that the new church wo ild probabV be reody before the autumn. In moving n r^olut'nn protesting more rigorously than ever against the

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LLANARTHNEY •JIISTKDDFOD.—A very successful eisteddfod was helo at the National Schoolroom. L'anartbnev. on Satmday, 25th ult.. under the presidency of Mr. W. J. H. Hughes. J. P., Middleton Hall. At the com- mencement the chairman, Mr. D. F. Davies. Cross Hands, gave a very pithy and instructive address; whist the conductor (the Rev J. J1. Davies, Cross Hands) performed his task in his usual efficient manner. The officials were :—Adjudicators—Music. Mr. John Price, Beulah. Garth: recitations, etc,, Rev. J. J. Davies. Cross Hands, both of whom gave entire satisfaction. The accompanist. Mr. Tom James, Cross Hands, is too well-known to need comment: chairman of committee. Rev. J. Jenkins, B.D.. The Vicarage; treasurers. Messrs. Dan Mor- can, QueenVsquare. and Henry Edwards, Penpal; hon. sec.. Mr. Henry Davies. School House. The committee wish to tender their sineerest thanks to (c all those who assisted towards the success of the eisteddfod, including those ladies who so kindly and gratuitously provided prize bags. The proceeds, which were very gratifying, are in aid of the Sun- day School and Choir Fund. Awarcls:-Octette: Mr. Willie Jones, Emlyn Arms, Llanarthney, and friends. Quartette: Mr. Wm. Jones. Cwmhowell. Llanarthney. and friends. Duett, "Gwys i'r Gad": Messrs. A. and J. Jones, Cross Hands. Soprano solo, "Gwlad y Canu" Miss S. H. Thomas. Maes- ybont. Tenor solo. "Galwad y Tvw-vsog": Mr. D. J. Williams. Cross Hands. Bass solo, "Y Ddwy Delvn": Mr. J. Jone6. Cross Hands. Open solo for those who had not previously won a prize: Mr. Evan Anthony, Cross Hands. Hymn tune, "Deer- hurst." open to those over 50: Mrs. Jones, Emlyn Arms. Duett for girls under 16. "Mair Magdalen" Blodwen Williams. Glyngwendraeth. and Annie Walters. Brynheulog. Duett for boys under 14: D. and J. Walters. Lanca.stle. Llanarthney. Duett for girls under 14: Blodwen Williams and Annie Wal- ters. Solo for girls under 16: Letitia Thomas. Westfa. Nantgarediie. Solo for boys under 14: Jack Walters, Lancastle. Open recitation for children under 14: 1, Elwyn Rees. Canel Hendre 2. Mabel Phil! ips. Hendrewenin. Llanarthnev. Onen recitation. "Coedfab." Cross Hands. Barddon- iaeth. "Dyffryn Tywi": Mr. Joshua Jones. Golden Grove.

LLANDYSSUL Mi "Sic.—We heartily congratulate Miss Sadie Hodgson, Pendre. on passitiz the Theoretical and Practical Examinations of the Royal Acedemy of Music. SIC. EASTER VEsTRY.-The annual vestry meeting was held at the National Schoolroom, under the presi- dency of the Vicar (the Rev. E. D. Henry). Mr. D. J. Lloyd, Gilfachwen. was re-elected vicar's warden, and Mr. R. M. Evans, people's warden. Tiie following were elected sidesmen for ensuing y-par :-lr. Davies, Faerdre; Mr. J Davies, Tan- copd; Mr. Davies. Ffynone-bach; Mr. W. Evans, Fair View; Mr. Jacob Esau, Marble-terrace; Mr. D. Hughes, Crown Inn; Mr. H. Thomas. Cilgwyn; Mr. T. Jones. Glanteifi; Mr. Jenkins, Bridge Shop; Mr. T. K. Vaughan, New Road; Mr. C E. Powlee, County School; Mr. Herbert Pierce, Rose Cottage; Mr. J. Edwards. Bridge-street; Mr. T. Jones, Charles-street, and Mr. J. Williams, Clifton View, Mr. L. C. Farleigh and the two churchwardens were Parochial Lav Representatives: Mr. J. Wil- liams and Mr. Farle.gh as auditors. The accounts showed an increase of £ 35. and it is hoped that this year again will prove satisfactory. Plans for a new oriran chamber and heating apparatus were presented and approved. TE-NIEO-The grounds of the Bowling, Croquet and Tennis Club were opened on Wednesday last, when a tea was given by Mr. J. O. James n;¡d the Secretary. An extra tennis court has been marked out, and judging by the number of in,nip. bers present the club may look forward to a suc- cessful season. Tennis matches have been arranged with St. David's College. Lampeter; Lampeter Town, and Nemcastle-Emlyn. The generous Pr dent (Major Cass, D.S.a, J.P.) bas promised to give a tea on the 17th June.-All those wishing to join the club will kindly apply to the secretary. Mr. J. A. Morris. National Provincial Bank. SEION.—The Rev. Ben Davies. Piasmarl. Sw'.n- sea, commenced his duties as pastor at Seion on Sunday last. before a large congregation, both in the morning and evening. Much regretting h;* departure from Plasmarl, Mr. and Mrs. Davie j have been the recipients of valuable presents, being very highly respected. CHOIR.-A general meeting of the mixed choir was held at the Council Schoolroom on Thursday of last week, Mr. J. Edwards presiding. The pro- posal at the last meeting to compete at tl,, Tre- paron Eisteddfod has been withdrtwn. and it h'.s been decided to go to Pontargothi in August in- stead. The male voice are busily practising for the Bergwm Eisteddfod, Mr. Evan Richards, Half I Rbon. bejig conductor.

TYCROES MARWOLAETH Y PABCH J. T .DAVIM, CAHKSALIM. —Bu farw y gwr parcftedig uohod bdreu Lkin, -Ebrill 27ain. a chhiddwyd ef prydnawn Iau, Ebrill fiOain. Brodor ydoedd o Caergybi, Mon. v sir, mie yn dfbyg. sydd wedi oodi mwy o bregethwyr pob- logaiQd i bwlpud y Methodistiaid n&^r un sir arall yn Nghymrix Dyn ieuanc ydoedd yr ymadawedig, yn prysur ddringo i boblogrwydd. Yr oedd ei weinidagaeth ag elfenau poblogrwydd ynddi, ac yr oodd ei yni yn llawer iawn mwy na nerth ei gorph. Dyma ydoedd nodwedd amlycaf ei gymeriad—y pretroftiwr welai ddefnydd pregeth yn mhob peth, a llwyddiant pregethu yr Efengyl ydoedd uchaf ar ei feddwl bob amser. Gellir dweyd am dano ddarfod iddo ddwyn pob peth yn ddarostyngedig i'r Efengyl. Cafodd ei gymeryd ymaith pan oedd ei fywvd yn deehreu treiddo i adnabyddiaeth ei eglwys a'i gyd- nabod. DygwyJ ef ymaith befyd yn yr un oedran a'r Gwaredwr. oedd mor hoff ganddo ei bregethu, yn 33 oed. Yr oedd yr arwvddion o alar oedd i'w canfod yn Hrecroee clyJd lau yn brawf pa mor ddwfn ydoedd yn meddwl a chalon yr holl gvmydog- aeth yn mysg pob enwad. Mae cydymdeimlad cyffredinol a'i wed-iw ieuanc yn ei thrallod Wedi dim ond naw mis o fywvd priodasol. mM ei phriod yn cael ei gyrrreryd ymaith oddiwrthi. Mae hithau yn cael ei gadael yn yr anial mew galar Btawr. ond er garwed yr yetorm, mae ei Gwaufcdwr yn anfon E; gysur dros y tonau. "Cymerwch gysur, nac ofnwch. Myfi yw." Mac, cydymdeimlad pawb hefyd a i dad a'i fam ac a I frawo. ac yn neillduol a'r eglwys yn Tycrocs. Yr oc-dd gofal trefniadau ei angladd dau ofal y Parch. Jones. Llanedi. ao efe wasanaethodd wrth y ty cyn cychwyn. Canwyd yma yr einyp olaf roJdodd yr ymadawedig ajian yn gyhoeddus. a chanwyd ef gyda theimladau dwys- Bydd gwel'd gogoniant Iesu, A chofio'r ijinnau bu, etc. Yn y capel clechrcuwyd trwy iganu yr emyn. "O fy enaid. cod dy olwg, etc.. a darilenwyd rhan o'r Gair gan y Parch J. Lewis, Pontardulais, ac ar- weiniwyd mewn gwedai gan y Parch. T. Francis, lor Hendre. Anerchwyd gan y gweinidogion canlvn- ol:-Y Parch. D. J. Moses. B.A., Tvcroes- D. Ellis Jones, B.A., B.D, Bettws; D. S. Davies Saron; Morgan Jones. Ffwrnes, Llanelli, a Richard Thomas, Penygroes icynrychiolwyr arbenig y Cwrdd Misol). Terfynwyd trwy weddi gan y Parchedigion I ion 1\ Nantlais Williams. Ammanford. a Lemuel Jones. Goppa. Gwelsom yn bresenol yn ychwanegol at y rhai ymt y Parchn. Philip Jones. Llandilo: Wm. Ricnards. Brynffin. Bettws; Evan George, Hendre: Stephen Jones. Pentwvn, Llanon; W. Ed- wards, Tumble, ac amryw o flaenoriaid o wahanol ranau y cylch. "Yr Arglwydd a roddodd, a'r Arg- IwyJd agymerodd ymaith; bendigedug fvddo enw'r Arglwyd."

LLANDEBIE \ESTEY.—The Easter Vestry was held on Wednes- day evening. Th vicar Rev. D. W. Thomas, M.A.. presided. The Dhurohwandensi financial statement was presented, uuly audited, and w" found very 0Jhe offertories for the year amounted to £ 14 17s. 2d., and the expenditure to £ 184 18s. 2d he sum of £ 280 13s. 8d. had been raised by a azaar iast December^ for the purpose of paying off a debt of £ 167 3d. on the Parish Church Res- toration Fund. The balance of E112 17s. bu. has been paid into a new Restoration and Organ Fund also the special quarterly offertories which are m- cluded in the above £ 270; and a donation of JE50 for th ?T;G"1,t0n- Esq"' makinS a total for the new fund of £ 254 15s. 4d„ leaving a small adverse glance on the current account. The Vicar re-appoxnted Mr. A. E. DuBuisson, J.P. «. hi, warden ^TL Jr> pTople's w arden. The followmg were elected as sidesmen — \,essi*s_ David Howell. William Lewis William Rees Evan Thomas. D. J. Lewis. Dani'el Davi^ Tom Rees bamuel Thomas .David Harris, David L Thomas. Henry Noyes and Theophilus Harris Messrs. H. Noyes. Tom Thomas, and — banner were elected as auditors for the ensuing year It was resolved that a faculty be applied for "the put- a^n"P th D m;W rrn- A C+r°n? solution 8g-ainst tJw and Die™dowment a a Proposed Mr- Samuel Thomas ancf seconded by Mr. E. A. DuBuisson, and carded unanimously. tarried

Dr. Gomer Lewi-, of Swansea, who ha<s FfT UDWfi o{ l«tef was tak^n senousl^ m™OQ 4 loint hlS-Condltlon « Pving rise to Lxttv *hire C C;,mrmUte<1.1of the Breconshire and Radnor- sinre Countv Counei s mot UL ivaulloi dav and appoinEfd Mr T J e" °n 'J0- prop.,«l,t~ich,M; ct,b"L' iv-ir. A. Cftam.b«>rlain and MR The Cabinet have decided that there shall be ro 'i »' A -vir. Asqiiit-hi discussed with Mr J 1?" ti „°n thl' Insh Problem. 0vf uO Tb0r'1I1!rb personallv conducted at Oxford on Wednesday the sale by auction of some of his piopemes. Good prices were realised. -Ihe I momsts. Liberals, and t.h^ T .U.. -u..I .I. è1.¡-L,V NoTth East CDe°bn tTndlda^S fOF the Tacan" ^Voi th-Last Derbyshire. There is n definite 'solit between the local Liberal and Labour parti^ The Lmonist candidate for Ipswich ha* been adopted „-TlT £ SUmmonses a«ainst » Mr. Leo. char-i^ him MI th ha ving preteiio-ed to tell the fortune of a^iol.-e det^tive and having cast his horoscope, were dis- missed on Wednesday by the Lord Mayor. I The Rev Richard Bowen Jenkins. M.A., late rector of Llangoedmore. Cardigan. who died January pi\J8Ci '?■ '6f' 651316 of th€ ^oss value of ±-y,095, of which the net personaltv has been swnm at £ 997. The testator left the house at Llangoed more to the governors of Queen Anne's Bounty for the augmentation of the living. He left hie estate to his nearest relatives. The Whitlund magistrates on Wednesday dis- missed the charge brought against Evan Evans, sub-postmaster, of having assaulted Ada Palmer (20), his domestic servant. Mr. T. R. Ludford, Llanelly. prosecuted, and Mr Clark: Williams, Llan- eiiy (instructed by Mr. D. J. Lewis, Narberth) de- feiided. Plaintiff alleged that defendant had offered her LIO to settle the matter. Addressing the bench for the defence, Mr. Clark Williams ooJillmented oa the delay of the girl in making a complaint, and on the absence of evidence of vio- lence, and submitted that if anything occurred she was a consenting party. After retiring, the Bench found there was no "prima facie" case, and the charge was dismissed. YOUTH KILLED AT WHITLAND.—The Deputy Coroner for West Carmarthen (Mr. D, Williams) held an inquest at Whitland on {Saturday on the body of John Owen Lewis (17). an engine- cleaner in the employ of the Great Western lta IN-ay at Whitland Station. Deceased, who was a son of Mr. Jonah Lewis, a retired police sergeant, of Haverfordwest, was crossing the line near the engine shed on Friday evening when he was struck by a truck which was being shunted. He was heard to scream Mother." and seen to run for a distance of 10 yards and then fall. He died a,a hour later. Dr. W. D. Owen said deceased had severe bruises on chest and abdomen, and his bowels were, protruding. Death was due- to shock. A verdict of Accidental death" was returned, the jury and railway officials expressing sympathy with the be- reaved parents. Three Golden Grove children, Bryan, Ceridwen, and Morfydd Thomas, Bankyrodyn Drvglwyn can boast of the record of having attended Court Henry Council School for periods respectively of six, seven, and five years without missing a s'ing'e day. The Neath Choral Society has decided to present Mr. T. Hopkin Evans, their conductor who has just obtained his Oxford degree of Mus.Bac., with,among other gifts, a hood and gown. A charge of the theft of jB5 5s. and a purse, value 6J. from a fellow lodger at Penygroes, Carmarthen- shire, aigaiast a young lad named Evan Jones, was heard at Ammanford on Wednesday.- Defendant gave himself up. The Chairman (Mr Henry Her- bert) told defendant that it was a very mean thing to steal money from a hard-working "fellow4odger, and it seemed as almost adding insult to injury to return after spending atyl the money In view of his previous good character defendant was bound .ver and ordered to re-pay the money. The women's suffrage cause has suffered another defeat a far as Parliament is concerned. In the House of Lordi; on Wednesday a division was taken on the Women's Enfranchisement Bill introduced by Earl Selborne, with the result that the Bill was lost by 104 votes to 60—a majority of 44. There is great slackness in the coal trade in Swan- sea Valley. At Ystradgvnlais work is irregular at most of the collieries. The Gilwea Colliery Cwm- twrch. was idle on Monday and Tuesday, whiist Ti^aach and Pwllbach Collieries are still on stop. At Tirbach new machinery is in oourse of erection. The death "k plaoe on Tuesday afternoon of Mr. J. S. Roberts, J.P., Little Miltord, Pembroke- shire Deceased was 54 years of age, and ha been ill for seme time, following a paralytic seiguro.

4TH BATT. THE WELSH REGIMENT (E Company}.— Orders for the week ending Saturday, the lotn May, 1914 :-Offioer on duty, Lieut. A. S. Williams" com- pany orderlies, Sergt. W. R. James and Corpl. G. Davies. Monday: Company parade, Blwle Band practice; 7.30 p.m., drill order. Tuesday; College Half Company-Company parade, Recruits' drill; 2.15 p.m., drill order; brigade signallers, semaphore instruction, 2.15 p.m., drill order. Wednesday: Recruits' drill, Bugle Band practice; 7.30 p.m.; plain clothes. Thursday Musketry, Reo?Juits, ,Lart. 1.; 1 to 4 p.m. Friday: Recruits' drill, Bugle Band practice; 7.30 p.m.: plain clothes..Saturday: Mus- ketry, Recruits. Part 1.; 1 to 4 p.no.—By order. J. ;F. de Rees, Cap.t., commanding E. Co. Welsh Regiment, Carmarthen. EMPIRE THEATRE.—Under the management of Mr. H. W. Bolton, the .Empire The-atre still maintains its high reputation for providing first-class fare for its patrons. This week "Billy Willis," .the come- dian with all new songs, was a great success, and Dan Lyons," who introduced rag time idiosyn- crasies, also pleased the audience. For The latter part of this week, The Empty Got." will h&. shown. For next .week the variety turns arc: Betty Brown," in her latent impersonations .:óf famous London stars. The gorgeous gowns and costumes which she will wear will appeal to all ladies and a special effort should be made to pay the Empire a visit. Also Delafa," the novelty juggler. The following arc the principal pwtures:- The Snake Dancer, an exclusive, and a most. fascinating drama of great power, in three parts, .-iiown by special arrangements with Jury's Imperial Pictures, Ltd. The Millionaires," a powerful dramatic production .illustrating the worthlessness 6f wealth without love, shown by special arrangements with the United Kingdom Exclusive Film Co., Ltd. Other pictures are:—"The Green Eye of the Yellow God," a photographic reproduction of J. 'Milton Hayes, well-known poem; the story is ;,3., -tragedy of a brave man and a thoughtless "-woman. "Fatty's Day off." comedy; Hiram 'Green, --e-, iec.tive." "The Race," a stirring drama liWhioh. Virginia takes her place'besides the man 3he.loves, and helps him to -win against all odds. lT\V"° ,„„„v Mary? ISeric *) £ ■pened to Mary" and "The Warwick Chra^cle. miss this l'I':tj'("\{s performance.

Church Bill, the Vicar stated that the majority of j Nonconformists in Ammanford felt tnat it would be unjust to take money from the Church and divert it. to secular purposes, and that it was nothing but spite to tamper with the churchyards. Many prom: nent tradesmen had told him they would sign the petition against the Bill gladly if it could be done without the public getting at the fact. DEATH—It is with regret we have to chronicle the death of Mr. Henry Richards. Tirydail. eldest eon of the late Mr. Francis Richards, and Mrs. Richards. Wind-street. Ammanford, which took place on Thursday, the 30th ult. Deceased, who was a faithful member of Ebenezer Baptist Chapel. was highly esteemed and respected by his em- ployees and throughout the district, leaves behind to mourn their loss a sorrowing widow ano two children. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on Monday, the place of interment being Ebenezer burial ground, the officiating ministers taking part being Revs J. W. Jones, J. Morgans and Davies. The chief mourners were: Mrs. Rich- -1, ards (widow); Master Douglas Richards (son); Miss Elsie Richards (daughter); Mrs Richards (mother); Mr. and Mrs. D J Davies (sister and brother-in- law Mr. J. F. Richards (brother); Mrs. H. S. Thomas (sister) Mrs. Mackav (mother-in-law): Mr. Ernest Mackay (brother-in-law); Mr. Stanley Mackav, Bristol (brother in-law): Mr. and Mrs. Michael brother and sister-in-law) Mr. and Mrs. W. Rees; Mr. and Mrs. J. Richards: Mr. D. Richards: Mr. and Mrs. W. Rieliard-, (uncles and aunts); Mr. and Mrs, E. Lewis, jeweller; Mr. and Mrs. J. Williams-. Mrs. Reynolds. Kidwelly; Mr. T. Mor- gans, Brynamman. and Mrs. Hargreaves. Brvnam- man (cousins). Floral tributes were sent by the widow and children, mother, brother and sisters and Mr. and Mrs. Michael.