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GWAUH-CAE-GURWEK A ,^T DISPUTES.—At the monthly meeting of tho $ra°ite miners of the Western District, held at ansea on Saturday, the dispute under the Mini- Q "age Act in reference to young men at di*Un-cao-eurvven was referred to the agents. Tho |e at New Cwmgorse was referred to the agents Poxv committee, and, failing a settlement, Gl" was given to tender notices.

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Carmarthen County SATURDAY, May 9th.—Before Air Dudley Drummond (in the chair). Major -owdesnvell (Llanstephan), Mr. Thomas Lewis, Bryiiglas, Mr. J. Ll. Thomas, Gilfach; Mr. D. L. Jones, Derlwyn, and Mr. John Lewis, Carmarthen. ON LICENSED PREMISES. Samuel Rees and Walter Clarke, both of- Kid welly, were charged with being on licensed pre- mises during prohibited hour P.C. Joseph Beynon, Ferryside, stated that at 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 19th, he saw the defendants sitting in the Mariner's Inn, Ferryside. Witness asked Rees to explain how it was he was on licensed premises, he replied, "I came down for a message," Clarke then told witness, "I came down to see a friend." Both defendants admitted. bcing on the premises, but denied going to Ferryside for the purpose of ob- taining drink The Bench fined the defendants 10s. each. NO LIGHT. David Richards. Llanpumnsaint. was charged by P.C. David Evans, Abergwili, with driving a trap without a light on the 22nd April. Finel 281 6d. and costs. DRUNK. Evan Reynolds, Carmarthen, was charged with being drunk on April 25th, near the Railway Cross- ing, Pensarn. P.C. Harries, Carmarthen, proved the case. Defendant: I beg your pardon your worships, I was out of the way, as I was sleeping by the wall. I wore uniform once like you; Supt. Jones proved 20 convictions against the de- fendant. The Chairman: No wonder you are not wearing uniform to-day. A fine of 10s. and costs was imposed or In de- fault one month's imprisonment. STRAYING. Joseph Davits. Llanslrplnn. was charged with allowing cattle to stray on the highway on the 24th April, P) C. J. Ll. Thomas, Llanstephan, proved the case, and a fine of 5s. and costs was imposed. UNHAPPY MARRIED LIFE. HUSBAND'S CRUELTY. Hannah Davies, Pensarn Road, Carmarthen, applied for a separation order against her husband (David Davies) on tholgrouncis of cruelty. Hannah Davies stated that she bad been married for 10 years and her married life was an unhappy one. On Tuesday last he turned me out of the house and he was under the influence of drink. He struck me on the eye and made it black. She then left him and went to St. Peter's street. She did not return to him until Tuesday last. He had been very unkind to her and drove her out of the house. She left her husband on one occasion for three weeks, taking her little daughter, aged 10 years with her. Witness stated that she again went to her sister in law at Sti Peter's: street, because of his cruelty. Defendant: He had no recollection whatever of •being cruel to her and was willing to take her back for the sake of the child. The source of the trouble was through his sister-in-law. After a short hearing the bench dismissed the case. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. Henry Jones, Llanarthney, was charged with being drunk and disorderly by P.Q. Jenkins on April 11th. Fined 10s. and costs or in default 14 days. SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST COLLIER. • ATTACKED WITH A KNIFH A QUARREL AND A GAME OF "TIP IT." A story of an attack with a knife was unfolded when William Anderson, a young collier, of Glyn Abbey Mansion, Pontnewydd, Llangendeirne, was charged with feloniously wounding Hy. Lewis, another collier, Dorwendeg, Pontnewydd, with in- tent. Mr'. H, Brunei White, solicitor, Carmarthen, appeared for the defence. Complainant stated that at about 11 o'clock on the night of the 1st instant he was proceeding home through the yard of Glyn Abbey when the prisoner suddenly jumped out at him from behind and began to "use his knife" on him. Prisoner cut him on the hand three times and onoe on the chest. W it- ness then asked him, "What is this for?" Prisoner replied, "I will dig your heart out." Witness then ran away from him and prisoner followed him for about ten yards. Witness arrived home about ten minutes after the affray. He also identified his coat and vest in court, which was produced and bad- ly torn. He thought that the defendant used a pen- knife. About three months previously he and the accused had a quarrel over a game 'of "tip it." Cross-examined—He had a quarrel with prisoner, but they shook hands, and ever since they had been the best of friends. He was confined to his bed until Wednesday. You had been drinking that night?—Yes, I had been drinking beer. About how much did you drink?—Two or three glasses. Had you been drinking previous to this?—Yes; I had two drinks 'about dinner time. Were you the worse for drink?-No. You saw the prisoner in the bar. What state was he in?—I do not know. I think he was sober. Had there been a quarrel between the prisoner and your brother that night?—I don't know'. You cannot account for the prisoner's attack on you?—No. Did you have quarrel that night?- No. Whilst you wore walking through Glyn Abbey did the defendant threaten you?-No, not in any way Was there a scuffle —No. Llewellyn Lewis, complainant's brother, giving evidence, stated that as he was proceeding home through Glyn Abbev the defendant rushed at him and kicked him. Witness then told him if it was troing to be a fiorht to "fight fair" and not kick. Prisoner then said, "You go home and see what your brother Harry has had or you wiP get the same." Ivor Harries, who was. in company with the laat witness at the time, corroborated. FOUND PRISONER'S COAT. WAS HE SOBER? Wm. Morgan, Llangendeirne, said he met prisoner some distance from Glyn Abbey on the night men- tioned, and handed him his coat, which he found near the hedge. Prisoner asked him, "If he had seen the boys." He appeared to bo perfectly sober then. Mr. White—Do you know that the officials of the colliery give him the highest character? Witness-I have never heard anything against him. How long have you known the defendant?—Four year4 Dr. J. R Smith, Pontyates, who attended com- plainant, said he found an incised wound on the right hand and two cuts on the left which he stitched. He also found an incised wound two inches long over the left breast, which exposed the fifth ribl He had to put two stitches in it. This wound was not a serious one itself, but had it not been for the rib the wound might have proved fatal for it would have gone to the heart. Sergt. Roblin, Pontyberem, stated that when arrested prisoner made a statement in which he said: "Just before Christmas we had a bit of a squabble at the Smiths' Arms, but we settled that all right again. My brother afterwards told me to watch myself, that he had heard the boys were watching mei. I went with mv brother-in-law to the Smiths' yesterday to have a drink, and I was the worse for drink going from there. When I was going home near the park, this chap's brother came behind me and he set about me. After that I saw this chap on the yard. I thought I would watch him, and we were fighting there with one another. That is the knife I had last night (pointing to a knife on the table). I thought he would start on me if I did not start on him. I don't know what made me take out a knife at all. I am sure I won't do anything of the kind again. Prisoner, who said he had no intent to do prose- cutor any bodily harm, and reserved his defence, was committed for trial at the Assizes, bail being allowed himself in £50 and two sureties of £25.

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| Carmarthen Borough At the Borough Police Court on Monday, Wm. Thomas, Three Salmons Inn, Water-street, was granted a full transfer. A warrant was issued against Price, a travel- ling hawker, for net answering to a charge of en- camping on the highway." This was all the business.

Ammanford MONDAY, May Iltb.-Before Mr. A. E. DuBuisson, Glynhir (in the chair); Mr. David Richards, Tiry- dail House; Mr. W. Llewellyn, Fairwater, and Mr. William Williams, Penygroes. EJECTMENT. Charles Thomas, Bcttws Mill, was granted an ejectment order against a tenant named Glyn Davies also of Bettws, all formalities having been complied with. THE DRINK. P.S. Britten found D. Davies, Gwaun-cae-gurwen, drunk in the Tirydail Railway Station on Sunday, 26th ult. The offence was admitted, and a fine of 10s. inclusive was imposed. Also summoned for drunkenness, Thomas Ashton, of Neuadd-road, Gwaun-cae-gurwen, was fined 6s. and costs on the evidence of P.C. Vincent. Drunkennes and disorderly conduct was the charge preferred by P.S. Davies against John Jones, of John-terrace, Camel, but defendant instead of appearing himself sent his wife. However, the Bench did not countenance that course of procedure and issued a warrant. P.C. Edwards summoned Oliver Morris, Penybank- road, Ammanford, and Evan Thomas, Fenton-ter., Pantyffynon, for being disorderly and refusing to quit the Old Cross Hotel, Ammanford. Thomas who appeared was fined 12s. 6d. inclusive, while a warrant was issued agamst Morris. Being "abolutcly" drunk and incapable in Bap- fcist-Ifene Ammanford, on Saturday night, Peter Foley, was fined 8s. inclusive on the evidence of P.O. Farrell. P.C. Roberts charged Sidney Davies, of Peny groes, with being drunk and disorderly on the 21st of February last. Defendant had absconded in the meantime, and was fined £ 1. Daniel Price, Danyrallt, Garnant, made his 35th Appearance charged with being drunk ana dis- orderly. P.C. Tudor gave evidence, and defendant, who had been specifically warned on the last occa- sion that he would not again be given the option of a fine, was sentenced to 14 days' imprisonment. WITHOUT LIGHT. Driving a horse and trap without light William Jenkins, of Glynmoch, Ammanford, was fined IDs. inolusive, while for cycling without light Frank Scott, of Penybont, Penygroes, and Morgan Idwal Evans, Brynderw, Hendre, were fined i-Os. and 9s. respectively. THEFT OF TEETH. Archibald MacLachlan, a young man lodging at Union-street, Ammanford, was charged with steal- ing a 1¡et of teeth, value £ 3 3s., the property of his employer, Herbert Homer, dental surgeon, Amman- ford. Mr. Hy. Noyes, represented the police, who prosecuted. Herbert Homer stated that ho missed the teeth, which he left in charge of the defendant, from the surgery. During Easter defendant went to New- port Mon. The man was still in his employ, and naturally he did not wish to press the charge. Harold V. Brown, of Maesteg, gave evidence of ing with defendant during Easter at Newport when they met a man named Gilbert, whom defen- dant induced to buy a set of teeth at E2. Later witness asked defendant if he was going to make the teeth, and he replied that he had a set from Homer, which ho thought would fit. On Easter Tuesday night, Gilbert while drunk fitted the teeth, which were afterwards put in his pocket, and paid for them. P.C. Britten deposed that when charged defend- ant said, "I would not have done it if I were not drank at the time, and I am quite willing to pay for the teeth." Defendant wtfs bound over, and ordered to pay •oste, which came to J32 16s. 6d. ALLEGED UNLAWFUL WOUNDING. A charge of unlawfully wounding a boy named Baden Powell Williams, son of J. Timothy Williams Cathan-terrace, Pantyffynon, was preferred against George Pines, 20 years of age, of Park-terrace, Pantyffynon. Mr Hy. Noyes, Ammanford, appeared for the prosecution. Giving evidence as to injuries, Dr. J. E. Brereton stated the boy was brought to his surgery late on Saturday night, and he found him to be suffering from a wound on the head, two inches long and down to the bone. It could have been caused by a poker. The boy's statement was that he went to Pines house, where his mother and Mrs. Molia were, and on coming out the defendant for no reasons what- ever struck him on the head with the poker, and he fell down unconscious. The father, John Timothy Williams, who is a behinder at the Pontardulais Tinworks, explained that on the night in question he was engaged in a fight with John Pines, father of the defendant. He saw the defendant in the passage with a poker. Mrs. Mary Melia deposed hearing the defendant say to the boy, Williams, "If I can't have my re- venge on your father, I will have it on you." He struck him with the poker at the same time. When charged by P.C. Williams, defendant said, "I know I hit him. I hit him with this poker. I am very. sorry now that I did it." At the court defendant had nothing to say, and he was committed to take his trial at the next Assizes to be held at Carmarthen. Bail was refused. MOTORIST'S OFFENCE. Joseph Evans, of Gron-road, Gwaun-cae-gurwen, was summoned by P.S. Richards, for allowing the identification plate at the rear of his motor car to be obscured so as to be undistingiiishable. The evidencce of the police officer showed that on the night of the 29th ult., he saw the defendant driving a motor car on the highway near Lamb Colliery, Garnant. He pulled up opposite the Lamb and Flag public house, and witness noticed that his rear identification plate only showed B.X. 2, instead of B.X. 285, the latter two figures not being visible*. He drew defendant's attention to the fact, and asked him why he did no keep his plate clear, and he replied to the effect that the lamp had been newly fired instead of an electric lamp. Defend- ant tried to rectify ir. "It f;, ;;('(1 and drove off. Any person seeing the car passing during darkness would take it to be B.X. 2 which was misleading. Defendant, while admitting that the identification plate could be made better and the figures more visible, stated that the number was not invisible, as stated by the sergeant. He explained that he had had an electric lamp. but the connection had gone wrong while the car was being nainted, and this was a new lamp, whose light perhaps did not show the whole plate.. A previous offence against the defendant was proved, and a fine of 8a inclusive imposed. COLLIERY DECISION. After a lengthy legal argument, the Bench gave their deciwon on the counter-claims of 25 colliers of the Rhosamman Colliery, Brvnamman. for L6 5s damages each owing to the failure of their em- ployors to provide work on 15 davs. At the last court the Bench on the claims or the employers for damages arising out of breach of contract, which occurred on another date, found for the company and awarded 5s. damages against each mart. By a majority they also found for the employers on the counter-claims. A case was stated.

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PENCADER CWMMAWR EISTEDDFOD.—A correspondent writes to say that the first prize offered at the above eisteddfod for the best rendering of the solo, Behold Me standing at the door, by boys under 16, was won, out of 13 competitors by Idris Daniels, Gwen Cot- tage, and not 'by Tom Jones, of Pencader, as stated in report. AGRICULTURAL SHOW.—Held on Tuesday, May 5th, in a field kindly lent by Miss Evans, farmers' Arms. President, Mr. T. it. Jones, J.P., Pantglas. Judges: Horses, Mr. SI. Davies, Coedparc, Lam- peter; cattle, Mr. Dl. Davies, Nantremenyn; milking, Mr. John Davies, Llechwedd, Llanwenog; dairy produce, Mr. Thos. Jones, Ninant; baskets, Mr. John Thomas, Pleasant View, Pencader. Offi- cials Chairman of committee, Mr. Ben Rees, Glan- talog; veterinary Burgeon, Mr. E. Harries, V.S., Rhiwlwyd; treasurer, Mr. Dl. Williams, Blaengifie; secretary, Mr. D. Derwenydd Morgan, M.P.S., Pen- cader. The following were the awards:-Entire cart horse: 1, "Emiyn Jameson," D. Evans and Sons, Llwyncadfor, HenUan; 2, E^on Tom, Dan Davies, Brynceri, Rhydargaeau-road; 3, Myrddin Squire," Edward Jones, Lleudliw, Ciliau Aeron. Entire hackney: 1, Dyffryn Relish, Thos. Jones, Troedrhiwrhwch, Llandyssul; 2, Clettwr Relish," Mr. Evans, Ffynonllywelyn; 3, "Grand Simmon/' Dan Jones, Lantygragen, Pencader. Carters. 4 years old and upwards: 1, Mr. Williams, Blaengifre, Pencader; 2, Mr. J. Davies, Cwmgwen; Pencader; 3, Mr. Davies, Brynsaeson, Pencader. Carters. 3 years old and under: 1 and 2, Mrs. Thomas, Landdu, Pencader; 3, Mr. D. Davies, Llwynffynon, Llan- dyssul. Colliers, under 15 h.h.: 1, Mr. J. Thomas, Penllwydc-oed, Pencader; 2, Mr. Jones, antfen, Conwil; 3, Mr. Davies, Foel, New Inn. Hackneys— Any age, under saddle: 1. Mr. Davies, Newcastle- Emlyn; 2, Sam Jenkins, Cwmhopkin. Pencader; 3, J. Evans, Gellifaen, Pencader. Hackney, o years old and over, in harness: 1, Davies. Newcastle- Emlyn: 2. Dan Jones, Nantygragen: 3. S. Jenkins, Cwmhwplvn. Best agricultural brood mare: 1, Mr. D. Williams. Blaenyfri; 2,. Dan Jones. Nanty- gragen; 3, Mr. Jones, Caeaugwynion. Best colt or filly of any class, 1 and 2 years old: 1. T. Jones, Troedrhiwrhwch, Llandilo; 2, D. Jones. Nanty- gragen 3. Thos. navies, Llain. Bulls: 1. Jas. Thomas, Pentremawr: 2. Ben Davies, Cwmbychan 3, Evan Jones, Blaencwmafor. Milking cows: 1. J. Evan?. Wilke's Head; 2. Dan Evans, New Inn; 3. J. Evans. Wilkes Head. Cow or heifer: 1. J. Evans, Wilkes' Head: 2, Jones, Nantcwmgwili; 3, J. Evans, Wilkes' Head. Black cow: 1, Dan Evans, New Inn. Milking competition: Divided between Miss Jones. Nantcwmgwili; Miss Evans. Wilkes' Head, and Miss Jone4. Blaeiigifre. Butter (3 lbs.): Miss Jones, Nantcwmgwili, Llanllawddog. 1 dozen brown egcrs: 1 and 2, D. J. Thomas. Dolgran. 1 dozen white eggs: 1, Lewis Jones. Llwynbrain; 2, D. J. Thomas. Dolgran. Potato basket: 1, Lewis Jones, Llwynbrain. Throwing the weight: 1. Dd. Jones. The- Smithy. Gwvddgrug. Weight of pig: 1. T. K. Vaughan. Weight of sheep: D. J. Thomas, Dolgran.

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAIN ROADS AND BRIDGES COMMITTER The monthly meeting of the Carmarthenshire Main Roads and Bridges Committee was held at the Guildhall, Carmarthen, on Wednesday in last week. There were present: Mr. W. J. Williams, Brvnamman (chairman); Lieut.-General Sir James Hills-Johnes. V.C., GrC.B.. Dolaucothi; Mr W. N. Jones, Tirydail; Mr W. Griffiths. Llanelly; Mr T. Jones, Llanelly; Mr H. S. Holmes, Carmarthen; Mr Hughes, Llwynhendy; Mr Ji W. Gwynne- Huishes, Tregeyb; Mr D. Davies, Llandebie; Mr C. E. Morris, Carmarthen: Mr J. Griffiths, Abergwili: Rev E. B< Lloyd. Bwlchnewydd; Mr James Phillips, St. Clears; Dr Williams. Burry Port; Mr!. D. L. Jones. Derlwyn; Mr W. H. Dempster. Laugharne; Mr W. Griffihs. Llanelly; Mr Dudley Williams- Drummond. Hafodneddyn Capt. Lewes. Plasgeler: Rev A. F. Mills. Carmarthen; Rev J. H. Rees, Burry Port; Mr W. J. Thomas. Glantowy; Rev J. H. Rees. Pembrey; Rev Wm Thomas. Llanboidy; Rev R. H. Jones. Llangendeirne: Mr T. P. Jones, LlanplJy; Mr. D. Jones, Llangennech; Mr D. E. Davies. Rbydycymerau ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. Mr. W. Griffiths proposed that fr. W. J. Wil- liams be re-elected chairman of the Committee for the ensuing year. Mr. Hughes seconded the proposition which was carried unanimously. Mr. Williams, in thanking the members, said that the work had been a pleasure to him; the officials had all carried out their duties admirably and had given him every assistance. A FLOODED RAILWAY. A letter was read stating that. the Burry Port and Gwendraeth Railway was sometimes flooded. This was said to be caused by the river silting down, '1lle collieries all had their coal washed, and the writer of the letter suggested that the silt all went into the river. Mr. W. N. Jones moved that the matter be re- ferred to the committee which was considering the matter of the road at Pontyates.—Thi. was agreed to. Dr. Williams said that it could not possibly be caused by the collieries. THE DUST NUISANCE. A letter was read from the Clerk of Llanelly Rural District Council regarding the nuisance caused by the G.W.R. motor 'bus passing through Felinfoel. Such an amount of dust was raised that the discomfort was intolerable. The local authority asked the County Council to provide a watering cart or to take other steps to abate the nuisance. Mr. W. B. Jones said that he was supposed to take this matter uo. He had already spoken to the Sur- veyor about it. Something is required to be done. The Parish Council thought it would be better to have a watering cart. The Surveyor told him that he intended to have the place tar-sprayed right through the village. It would be better to try what experiment first of all. and if it were successful the watering cart would not be required. Mr. W. N. Jones-This applies to other parts of the county as well as to Felinfoel. I should like to consult ir. Peel in regard to this. He has had a (Tood deal of experience with regard to tar spraying Mr. Jones turned to Mr. Peel and said-I am quite serious. You don't think I am ''pulling your leg." Mr. Peel—I did think so: but I am excessively relieved to find that you are not (laughter). lr. W. N. Jones said that they were told that as a result of the roads being tarred horses had fallen and people had been injured. Mr. Mervyn Peel—There are cripples in Llandov- t'ry now (laughter). Mr. W. B. Jones said that'this was not exactly due to tar sprnyiiva. There were tar chippings placed on the road and tar macadam. Mr. Peel—It waS that to a great extent, and the work was badly done. L Mr. W. B. Jones—I am quite prepared to accept the St'rvevor's suTtrestion as to tar spraying. OBJECTIONS TO ADVERTISEMENTS. A letter was read from a local firm asking per- mission to erect an advertisement on the main road on Castle Hill. Mr. Richards said that if the County Council al- lowed it to one they should allow similar treatment to all. Mr. W. N. Jones—And the whole wall will be turned into a posting station. The matter was referred to a sub-committee to make inquiries. A DANGEROUS CORNER. A letter was received from the Carmarthen Rural District Council asking the Carmarthen County Council to contribute towards the improvement of a dangerous corner at Pontantwn. Mrs. Rudman Saunders had given the required land free of charge, and the District Council were prepared to do the work if the County Council contributed a reason- able sum towards the expenditure. Rev. R. H. Jones said that the corner is a very awkward one, and there had been several minor accidents there. He was prepared to move that they make a grant. Mr. W. N. Jones—I would be prepared to second that provided we have a report showing how much it is likely to cost. It was decided to have an estimate of the cost. RIGHT OF WAY DISPUTE AT BRYKAMMAN. A letter was read from the Parish Council stating that Mr. Henry Davies had stopped up a right of way over the farm of Tyrcwn. It was claimed that there had been a pubiic user of the road for over 60 years. The matter had been brought before the Llandilo-Fawr Rural District Council and their rec- ommendation was that no action be taken. Mr. Mervyn Peel-I am surprised to hear that that was the answer of the Llandilo-fawr District Council. They took exactly the contrary view of a path in connection with my own land. Mr. W. N. Jones said that it might be that the Rural District Council took very good care to make enquiries in both cases. The Clerk said that the County Council might now take the matter up; but they were not obliged to do 60. A similar case took place at Llangennech recently. The District Council refused to take the matter up; but the County Council took it up and succeeded in establishing the right of the public to the path. ROLLING IN MUD. A letter was received from Major Spence-Jones who said that in two places in the county he had found men putting a liberal coating of earth on the stones on the road. He thought this a waste of time and money. Mr. \V. N. Jones =aid that he had drawn attention to this before. He had found the same thing being done by a roadman that morning. They were spreading dirt on the road and afterwards scraping it off. They had passed a resolution that this should not be done: but it was evidently being done. The Surveyor (Mr. R. W. Jones) said that gravel i and chippings were -everywhere provided to be used as binding. The men had strict instructions not to use earth. Mr. W. N. Jones said that it was in consequence of their inability to look after their workmen that these things were being done. This was what he wanted to rub in. What they required to do was to take some steps by which they would in future be able to look carefully after their men. If the sur- veyors had not sufficient assistance to look after the roadmen, the Council ought to give them that assistance. Sir James HilhJohnes said that the' Surveyor ought to dismiss the men if they would not obey his orders. DOUBLE WORK. A letter was read from the Llanelly Rural Di: trict Council stating that they employed scaver gers to remove house refuse, and the County Coin cil employed men to remove road refuse. The suggested that it would save two sets of carts goin over the same road if some arrangement were corn to. It was decided, on the motion of Mr. W. I Jones, seconded by the Rev. J. H. Rees. to have report at the next meeting on the possibility ( making an arrangement TRAFFIC CENSUS. A letter was read from the Roads Board askii: for information to enable them to draw up tl:

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PATAGONIA RE-VISITED (Written by J.S. Williams. late of Parade House, Carmarthen). 4From a Welsh Correspondent.) After an absence of two years, 1 decided to go abroad again to the Welsh colony in Patagonia, where I spent thirty-eight years of the best period of my life. This time I was accompanied by a friend, .who had been an invalid for fifteen vears. His object was to seek a more genial climate, to ex- change a cold winter in Wales for a sunny summer in Patagonia, and he derived a great benefit, to his health. We sailed from Liverpool on October 4th last on the steamer Highland Heather, and after touching at St. Vincent and Monte Video arrived in Buenos Ayres in twenty-five days. We had a week to see the splendour of the federal capital of the Argentine Republic—the Paris of the Soutbern Re- publics. Buenos Ayres has a population of over a million and a half, and justly she can boast of being the largest as well as the moet beautiful city in the southern hemisphere. What strides of progress has it taken since 1874, when the writer landed here for the first time! Its population then was only about 15.000 souls, and among them were only a very few Britishers. A man could walk about through its main thoroughfares for hours without meeting any Englishman. After visiting the principal places we rebooked ourselves bv the steamer Presidente Mitre, of the Hamburg Sud American Line, for Port Madryn, Patagonia. We had a most enjoyable voyage on the 700 miles between Buenos Ayres and the Chubut Territory. Inasmuch as we carried gold and silver medals as prizes to be awarded at the Trelew annual Eisteddfod, we were anxious to arrive before that important event: fortunately, we did. Perhaps 1,000 people or over came together to the Eisteddfod. We noticed among them a few old friends from Bro- hydref. 350 miles distant, the remotest part of the territority on the Chilian border. It was in Novem- her; the weather was hot and the roads dusty-ex- tremelv so; but in spite of all these inconveniences the bards were in their best mood. Mr. W. H. Hughes (Caeron) at the top of his voice was shout- ing "A oes heddweh?" ("Is there peace?") on the Maen Llog. and the voices of the people resounded "Heddwch" {"Peace!"). In the afternoon the splen- did and spacious new hall was nearly full, and Caeron conducted an extensive programme, to the delight of the audience. The next event of importance which took place during the four months we remained in the colony was the solemn funeral of the Rev. J. C. Evans, Congregational minister for over thirty-nine years at Gaiman. Chubut.. He took part in the celebra- tions of the annual meetings of the Eisteddfod as usual, but caught a severe cold, and a few days afterwards, to our amazement, passed away. "God's fingers touched him and he slept," and left a-Taeancy most difficult to fill, because he was a man of ex- ceptional capabilities. The next Sunday after his burial his congregation, some of the oldest de-a-cons of the church, and others solemnly declared that his valuable services to the colony in general were scarcely appreciated during his lifetime. God's peace to the grand old man of seventy-seven winters! We sailed from Port Madryn on March 10th last, and from La Plata on March 24th, disembarking in Liverpool on the 19th inst.

MR. EVAN DAVIES, Pistillgwyn. Llandilo, Chairman of the Llandilo Rural Dis- trict O ounciL Mr. Davies was described at the last nweting as the most regular attendant on the Council, and one who devotes much time to the work.

GLANAHMAK APPOINTMENT OF MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH. Dr. E. S. Richmond, Glanamman, at the meeting of the Llandilo Board of Guardians on Saturday, was appointed medical officer for the Cwmamman District in place of Dr. E. C. Byrne, who had left tne dis- trict. Dr. Richmond received 21 votes as against 18 for Dr. Grice, Glanamman

CWMGORSE INQUEST.—An inquiry into the cicrumctances at- tending the death of John Thomas, Aberglasney House, Cwmgorse (an account of whose tragic end in High-street, Ammanford, appeared in our last issue), was held on Tuesday evening, the 5th inst., before the county coroner (Mr. F. xi. Glynn Price). —Maud Shaw, sister of deceased, gave evidence of ickntification.-Two companions, n..med. Morgan Jones and Henry Griffiths. Cwmgorse. said they all cycled to Llandilo on the previous Sunday, and on the return journey &ceased complained of diffi- culty in breathing. At Ammanford thiv found be culty in breathing. At Ammanford th^y found be was missing, and on going back they found be was dead.—Lizzie Griffiths, Tvcoch. Ammanford, cai<J that about 9 o'clock on Sunday evening deceased passed her in High-street. Ammanford, and. turning round on his cycle, wished her "Good-night." He then rode on for about two or three yards, and fell off. with the bicycle on his back. She obtained assistance, and conveyed deceased to a house close by.—The medical evidence was to the effect that death was due to heart failure or syncope.—Tbe jury by.—The medical evidence was to the effect that death was due to heart failure or syncope.—Tbe jury returned a verdict of "Death from natural causes, viz., syncope."

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schedule classifying the roads into first class, second class, and "other roads." For this purpose it would be necessary to take a traffic census. The matter was referred to the Development Com- mittee. BAD TASTE. Mr. Mervyn Peel protested against the use of concrete instead of stone on the copings of a bridge which had been repaired. Thp Surveyor said that he had suggested stones instead of concrete, but the Committee decided against him. Mr. Peel—Then the Committee had better go to the Carmarthen or Llanelly School of Art and learn a little about artistic taste.