The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

LOCAL NEWS. Nliss Iris M. Thomas, daughter of Mr. J.. Thomas, Bridge Inspector, C.W.R., Neath, and grand-daughter of Mr. James Thomas, Barnsville, Barn-road, Car- marthen. has passed the junior examina- tion of the Central Welsh Board with dis- tinction in Arithmetic and Mathematics. Miss Thomas is an old pupil of the Model Practising School of this town. Wm.Dr: Frederick Thomas Roberts, Hon. D.Sc. (Wales), of 95, Northgate, Re- gent's Park, N.W., who died on July 28, aged 78 years, a son of the late Mr. J. W. Roberts, ironmonger, of Dark Gate, Carmar- then, left estate valued at £ 10,374 gross, with net personalty £ 10,281. Probate of his will has been granted to his widow," Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsay Roberts, and his brother, Mr. Richard Lindsay Roberts, of Chobham, Woking, barrister-at-law. At the Y.M.C.A.—The usual "social hour" was held on Sunday evening, when an excellent and a most appropriate address was given by the Rev. W. D. Rowlands, pastor of Water-street C.M. Church. A solo was sung by Miss Annie James, and a duett by the Misses B. EK-ans and Doris Harries. Mr. D. D. Harries, Deri, presi- ded, and the accompanit was Miss Bessie Evans. In our account of the County School Entrance Scholarhips results, which ap- peared in our last week's issue, we inad- vertently left out the name of Thomas David Lewis, Abergwili C. of E. School, and Master Lewis D. Evans, 63, St. Catherine- street, Carmarthen, son of Mr. William Owen Evans, and a pupil of the Model Boys' Schools. Harvest Festival.—Harvest festival ser- vices were held in connection with the Salvation Army on Saturday and Sunday. The Kenfig Hill Band, led by P.andmaster Meredith, visited the town for the third time, and their music was much apprecia- ted. The services were well attended throughout. Appointment.—Mr W. D. Griffiths, senior olerk in the Education Department, County Office, has been' appointed chief clerk under tile Montgomeryshire Education Comimttee, arid will leave at the end- of the month for Newtown. He has been at the County Offices for the past 14 years. Mr. Griffiths was the hon. sec. of the Carmarthen Min- strel Troupe. His many friends congratu- late him on his appointment, and wish him every success in his new sphere. Divisional Superintendent.—Mr. James Carter, divisional superintendent at Wor- cester, formerly a stationmaster at Carmar- then, has been appointed Great Western Railway divisional superintendent for the Swansea area, as the successor of the late Mr. John Rees. Mr. Carter is well known throughout South Wales as a former station- master at Carmarthen, and afterwards assistant to Mr. J. J. Leaning, the former divisional superintendent at Cardiff.' He is popular with all ronks of the railway ser- vice and with the general publio. During his stay at Cardiff he took an active part in the promotion of the memorable Welsh pageant held on the Sophia Gardens Field in 1900, and was specially thanked for his services. Popular Vocalist.—Many in Carmarthen will be pleased to hear that Miss Gwenllian Evans, daughter of the present Postmaster of Bangor and formerly Postmaster at Car- marthen, is becoming a very popular singer. Miss Evans, who is-now at the Royal Col- lege of Music, is a mezzo-soprano, and re- ( cently took part in a promenade concert at Aiberystwytli, together with Mr Evan Lewis, the winner of the tenor solo at this year's Nat'onal Eisteddfod, and created a deep nnpression. While at Carmarthen Miss Evans took part in many concerts as a harpist. Empire Theatre.—A splendid Red Feather Production in filve reels, entitled "Her SPleid Sin," is the star picture at the Empire on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week. This is a capital picture in which a splendid all-star caste appears, and features Hobart Bosworth, ,the renewned cinema star. Another thrilling episode of "The Fatal Ring," will also be shown. For Monday, Tuesday. and Wednesday of next week, another good picture, The Last f the Carnabw will be screened. This is an .excellent five-part Pathe fiilm, which is full of interest from .start to finish. It is an ideal tale, which has been admirably filmed. Episode 15 of the Neglected Wife" will also be shown, together with the latest war pictures and others. Call Accepted.—The Rev. E. J. Rosser Evans, who succeeded the Rev. Dr. Peter Price, M.A., of Rhos, near Ruabon, to the pastorate of Bethania Welsh Congregational Church, Dowlais, has accepted the invitation to the charge of Elim Cong. Church, and will .commence duties the first Sunday in October. His wife (nee Miss May Matthews, Abergwili) is a Carmarthen lady. Blackberry Fair.—There was a good sup- ply of colts at the Blackberry Fair at Car- marthen on Monday, and yearlings made uD to JM5 to J660, and two-year-olds JB75. There was an -improvement in the supply of heavy horses, and the superior animals fetched as much as £ 116, the,average prices being £ 75 to £ 95. The upply of cattle was limited, and consisted principally of storers, which sold at £ 13 to Jei8. Induction Service.—The induction of the Rev. D. Glyndwr Richards, B.A., B.D., of Carmarthen; to the pastorate of the English Congregational Church, Burry Port", took place on Monday. The Rev. J. H. Rees, Burry Port, presided. Messrs.. T. Davies, J.P., secretary, and Mr. Pugh extended a '•welcome on behalf of the onurch, and the ,Rev. T. J. Rees and Meissrs. W. J. Watkina :and. B. Miles conveyed the greetings of Saron Congregational Churdh, Maesteg, from whiclr church Mr. Richards entered the ministry. Among others who took part were the Revs. D. J. Thomas, Carmarthen {secretary of the South Wales English Con- gregational Union); Geo. McLuckie, B.A., Swansea; Rees Griffiths, M.A., B.D., Llan- elly; J. Dyfnallt Owen, and Professor M. B. Owen, B.A., B.D., Carmarthen; R. E. — Williams (Baptist), and — Jones (C.M.), Burry Port; Messrs. Glyndwr Richards, Mountain Ash; and W. Dunn Williams, Carmarthen. Mr. Richards was a member of the teaching staff of the Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Carmarthen. Mayor s Prisoners of War Fund. The Secretaries are glad to report that during -the last fortnight messages of thanks for the Parcels sent by .the above Fund have b^en received from the following prisoners of war in Germany:—Rifleman D. J. Morris (62, King Street), Pte. Idwal Jones (Johns- town), and Pte. W. J. Williams (Abergwili). They state that they are now receiving par- cels regularly in orood condition, an-d. wish to thank the senders. Two more Carmar- then boys have been added to the list ot adopted priBoners--Pte. Thomas Morgan, Cwmdu Mawr, St. Peter's, and Pte.. R. B\*ans, 7, Shaw'a-lane—and arrangements have been made for parcels to be sent them immediately. If there are any relatives or friends of prisoners in Carmarthen or, dis- trict who desire any information about the arrangements for sending Parcels, the Secretaries, The War Relief Office, 54, King Street, Carmarthen, will only be. too pletused to give them all the assistance in their power. As numerous requests, come from the prisoners for a little money to buy sonve requisites which are not permit- ted to be sent by Parcel, the above fund Intend sending a Money' Order for 10s. to the adopted^ St. Peter's Boys in the name of the Mayof ol Carmarthen. The Sports which are U&ITLC held in Carmarthen Park to-dav haveDeen organized b» kind friends in aid of the above Fund. The following are the latest subscriptions:—Lammas Street Church, JE2; National Service and Military Staff, The Barracks (per Lieut. Poison), L7 5s. 3d.; Proceed$ of Carmar- then Regatta yexcluding collection already published), £ 10 12s.; Llanllwch Church, £1 IOs.; Mr. Morgan, Cwmdu Mawr, St. Peter's, 5s.; Mrs. Jones, 5, Glanyravon- terrace, Johnstown, 5s.; Mr. W. D. Jones, Overseer. JOURNAL Office, 2s. 6d.; Collec- t|on at Memorial Service in Town Hall (per "The Secretary of the Discharged Men's • Society), £ 5. (352 Tide Table.—The following are the tide times for the coming week:— Time. Height. Time. Height. rmorning. Afternoon. 1 Friday 10.21 16.2 10.64 15.9 Saturday 11.28 15.2 — — Sunday. 0.17 14.7 1.5 13.10 Monday 1.56 14.6 2.34 15.4 Tuesday 3.15 16.2 3.41 16.10 Wednesday 4.14 17.9 4.36 18.5 Thursday 5.2 19.4 5.24 20.1 The Lyric.—The "Bohemians'' at the Lyric this, week are drawing crowded houses every evening, and those ;who have not already paid a visit to the Lyiic should certainly, do so. Harry East, the comedian, and W. Haines Albutt, the bass, are really eplendid in their various comic duetts, while Winifred Fordham, the danseuse, dances beautifully. The rest of the com- pany, which include a soprano, a come- dienne, a soubrette, and a pianist, are also capital artistes. The- 'Bohemians" ufford a first-rate programme, which will be entirely changed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week. Pictures will also be shown. For Monday, Tuesday and Wed- nesday of next week, "The Edge of the Law" will be filmed. This is a society drama, which will bold you spell-bouna from beginning to end. It features Ruth Stonehouse. The Pathe Gazette and a good comic will also be included in the pro- gramme. Mart.—At the weekly mart there was a big all-round supply of all kinds of etock. Sixty real'iy good fat cattle and 500 sheep were allocated in the usual way. Cows and calves were scarce, and the demend very keen, top price being £57 10s. for a good cow There was quite a good entry of store stock, which all found ready buyers, and a great m'lny good quality heifers, for- which ihe demand was exceedingly good. It would be an advantage to the farmers if more store cattle were offered at the mart every Wednesday, as a good weekly trade could be made in this line. A liarge entry of store sheep all made satisfactory prices. Pigs were a bigger entry than usual, which were also well cleared. Calves were not as numerous as has been the case, and these sold at about late rate, the demand being pretty good. This was probably the largest mart held this year, the number being due, to a great extent, to the un- favourable weather 'for the corn harvest.

Local Weddirig — TREII-IARNE-MORGAN. An interesting wedding took place at Tal- sarn C.M. Chapel, Llanddeusant, on Satur- day, when Corpl. W. Treharne, R.A.M.C., youngest son of Mr. G. Treharne, Gwalia House, Carmarthen, was married to Miss Sadie Morgan, youngest daughter of Mrs. Morgan, Nantyrodyn, Llanddeusant. The ceremony was' performed by the Rev. E. Williams, M.A. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. John Morgan, was charmingly attired in a cream orepe-de- chine dress with a mob cap trimmed with orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of rose .and chrysanthemums. She was atten- ded as bridesmaids by her two nieces, the Missea GWÐnda and Sadie Hay, who wore pretty Georgette dress of pink and blue with mob cap to match, and Miss Nancy Richards, Rosemont, Carmarthen (cousin of. the bridegroom). The best mlan was the Rev. H. O. Williams, M.A., Glanamman. A reception was afterwards held at the Castle Hotel, Llangadock, where in addi- tion to the bridal party, were the follow- ing:—Mrs. Morgan, Nantyrodyn; Mi. Geo. Treharne, Mrs. G. T. Treharne, and Mr, T. Richards, Carmarthen; Miss Maggie Treharne, Morfa-bach, Llanstephan; Mr. and Mrs. Hay, Glanamman, and Master Jack Hay; Mr. and Mrs. T. Morgan, Peny- graig. The honeymoon is being spent at the Mumbles. Corpl. Treharne, who came home from France be married, has spent nearly three years on the Western front.

Local Obituary MISS R. H. DAVIES. The death occurred on Tuesday, the 3rd inst., of Miss Rachel Hannah Davies, youngest daughter of Mrs. Alban Daves, 36. Priory-street, Carmarthen. Deceased, who was only 2G years of age, had been ailing for the past six months. Of a bright .and lovable disposition, her death will be mourned by a large number of friends. Miss Davies was a member of Ebenezer Congre- gational Chapel, Abergwili. Much sym- pathy is felt with the bereaved mother, three brothers (one in Palestine with the Forces), and two sisters, in their bereavement. The funeral took place on Saturday last at Ebenezer burial ground, Abergwili. The Rev. J. T. Gregory, Peniel, officiated at the house; Rev. D. Williams (deceased's pastor) in. the chapel, and Rev. D. Curwen Davies, Pontargothi, at the graiveside. Revs. E. Kerri Evans and D. Glyndwr Richards were also present. The chief mourners were:—Mrs. A. Davies (motberl, Mrs. M. A. Davies, Brynglas, Nantgar- edig (sister); Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Davies, Pensarn (brother and sister-in-law); Mr. T. Alban Davies (brother), and Miss Maggie Davies (sister). Sapper J. Alban Davies, R.E., was unable to be present being on active service in Palestine. Several wreaths were sent.—The family thank their many friends for the letters of condolence and floral tributes. MR. ROBERT HILL. A well-known and highly-esteemed' in- habitant of the town paslsed away on Friday last, in the person of Mr. Robert Hill, 18, Little Water-street, Carmarthen. The late Mr. Hill, who was 79 ye'ars of age, had been in failing health for some time, but had only been confined to his bed for nine days. A native of Devonshire, he came to Carmarthen about 50 years ago, being then employed by the G.W.R. Company, in, whose service he remained as signalman for 45 years. During that time he was an active member of the G.W.R. Temperance Union, and was its president for eight years. He had won for himself the highest respect and admiration of his superior officers and colleagues. For the (past 23 years he had been an ardent member ,of the local Salvation Army, which he served faithfully and well to the end. By his death the "Army" has lost one of its most 'd loyal and true soldier." He possessed a genial and kindly disposition, and was en- deared by a large host of friends in the town. He is survived by four daughters, two of whom are int Winnipeg, and one son. The funeral took place on Tuesday, inter- ment being made at St. David's Church- yard. Major Matterson, Salvation Army, Swansea, and the Rev. Basil Herbert, curate of St. Peter's, officiated. The chiei mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. Lee, 12, Little Water-stret (son-in-law and daughter)'; Mr. J. O. Hill and MilssRhoda Alice Hill ,so4 and daughter); Carmarthen Salvation Army Captain and Major Patterson..De- ceased'A' only brother, Sergt. T. Hill, Tavis- tock, and his two sistervs, who reside in Torrington. Devonshire, were unable to attend owig to illness. His remaining sis- ter lives in Australia. I The bearers were six railwaytznen, and floral tributes were sent by—Officers and soldiers of the Salva- tion Army (glass wreath); G.W.R. Tem- perance Union; Councillor and Mrs. Geo. James, Crown Stores; Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan Davies, Red Lion-yard; Mr. and Mrs. Phelps, Nolton House, Francis-teigmee. —The family wish to thank all those who sympathised with,„them in their bereavV ment. *» MR. JACK MORRIS., Numerous Caagfcarthen friends will regret to learn that Mr. Jack Morris, Victoria Pftrk-road West, Cardiff, [passed away at the residence of his uncle at Swansea on Tuesday night, death being due to pneu- monia. Mr. Morris, who was a nephew oi Dr: Glanville of Mardy, had been for some years chief clerk in the offices of the Glamorgan Insurance Committee, and wAs formerly engaged in the clerical depart- ment of the "Oarnwrfchsn Journal" He was 37 years of age, and very popular in Car- marthen. He was a nephew of Dr. S. Glan- ville Morris, of Mardy. The funeral will be at Abergwili at 3.30 on Friday, leaving l Swansea for Carmarthen by the 1.35 train.

In Memory of the Fallen IMPRESSIVE SERVICE iT CARMARTHEN. f There was' a large attendance) at an im- pressive memorial service at the Guildhall, Carmarthen, on Thursday evening in last week, organised by the local branch of the Discharged Sailors and Soldiers' Federation in commemoration of the men of Carmar- then and district who have fallen in the war. It was a fitting act on the part '>f those who have been discharged from the forces to pay tribute to the memory of their comrades fallen in the war, and the memorial service beautiful in its simplicity and touching in its real devotion, will be long remembered as one where dutiful homage was rendered by aU sections of the community to those heroes who have made the supreme sacri- fice in defence of a righteous cause. The hall was crowded with a congregation im- pressed with the sanctity of the occasion, and the organisers can find unstinted appre- ciation of their efforts in the undoubted success of the meeting. The Mayor (Aid. Wm. Evans) and corporation attended in civic state, and among others on the plat- form "were Lieut.-Gen. Sir James Hills- Johnes, V.C., G.C.B., the Bishop of St. David's, and Mr. John Hinds, M.P., Lord Lieutenant of Carmarthenshire. The service was in Welsh and English, and the officiating clergy and ministers were the Revs. B. Parry Griffiths, M.A. (vicar of St. Peter's), Benjamin Davies, M.A. (vicar of St. David's), D. J. Thomas (English Con- gregational), and B. F. Richards (C.M.). In an inspiring address the Bishop of St. David's said this was a moment when we at home were called upon to be steadfast and immovable. The Government called upon us again and again to deny ourselves and make sacrifices. Let us do what they asked us to do, feeling that it was a real Erivilege for us to share a little in the oundless sacrifices our men were making for us. Never in the history of the world had there been a cause in any war so sacred and so far reaching in its issues for the welfare of mankind as a whole," and there- fore we must be steadfast and immovable and see that the sacred cause of righteous- ntss and of freedom should be so settled once and for all s othat the world might not suffer the unutterable misery that had been inflicted on us through the pride of a few men. We were too much inclined to take far too narrow a view of the broad scope of the Lord's work, and on that solemn occasion they should say from the bottom of their hearts that as large numbers of men had died for their country, they at home should try to live for their country. Let them pray and endeavour that the war might give Britain and her Allies, and through them the whole world, a new era, a better start. He urged all to emulate the example of sacrifice and devotion of our (flighting men and put the welfare of the country before personal interests or the in- terests of any section or class. We had in- herited in our generation a state of things which none of us considered ought to be- what we called our unhappy religious divi- sion. We believed that in God's fulness of time the unity of the spirit might be mani- fested :n moije visible form than it was to- day, Jbut meantime Jet .us hged, .thecal! of the dead who had died to satve' tbefr coun- try. Every religious community, in Wales in particular, could resolve that they would aim honestly at the welfare of the cause of 'religion in Wales as a whole. He thought we netded that now. Let us' remember that 'the welfare cf the country required thtt we should take ctro of those wht had given their health and had been discharged from the services, as wel! as the relatives o^ those who had given their lives. As we thought Iv of those who had gone, let us not sorrow as those without hope. We with our narrow little thoughts had no conception at all ot the infinite love of our Heavesly Father. Let us try to take in the significance of this great war. Nothing will be the same again, and please God we shall not be the same. When they read of the marvellous and un- expected success of our arms, did they not want to thank God. Unless the Christian people of this country thanked God very earnestly they would not have this good rtws very long, and religion would not be what it ought to be unless they thanked Him and nut all trust in Him. At the dose the Bishop pronounced the Benediction and the Last Post was soun- ded by two members of the St. David's Brigade. The meeting termi- nated with the singing of God Save the Brigade. The meeting termi- nated with the singing of God Save the King."

More Cheese for the Town CARMARTHEN FOOD COMMITTEE'S ACTION. The Carmarthen Food Committee, Ald. Wm. Evans in the chair, considered more applications for permission to preserve crocks of butter as well as quantities of eggs. Mr. David Williams—If we allow every- body to get these crocks just as they like we shall have no butter at all here, and some people will have to go without. Aid. J. B. Arthur said he did not see what difference it would make to the supply if thb butter was used according to the ration soale. All the applications were granted. A letter was received from Mr. DaVid Morgan, a local milk producer, stating that he had been ordered to plough more of his land. This, he said, would mean that he would have to dispose of four 6f his milk cows, and would result in a de- crease of the milk supply. On the motion of Mr. Oliver Jones, it was resolved tw send the letter to the Food ea Production Department, and request them to look into the matter withl a viQW to preventing any decrease in the town's supply of milk. The Manager of a Company Shop asked up the quantity of lIb. each for each an addi- tional supply of cheese be obtained for the shop which supplied the needs of munition workers. It was pointed out that extra supplies were being made available for colliery districts and munition areas where the population had increased since 1916. The shop had 700 customeits, had to make up to quaitity of klb. each for each an addi- tional two cwLs. per week was required. Members considered that all shops should be treated alike, and it "was decided to make a general .application to the Food Controller on behalf of the whole town. It was stated during' the discussion that cheese was very scarce in the town. Mr. J. Jenkins said the price of butter in the scheduled list put up at the market was 2s. 4d., whereas the fixed price was 2s. 4d. It was decided the necessary alteration be made.

A meeting of the St. Ishmael's Parish War Agricultural Committee was held at the schoolroom on Tuesday, when -the following were present:—Messrs. D: Anthony (chair- I mari), Benj. Davies, Tynewydd; LI. Griffiths, Tanylan; M. Tahany, Ferrysid6; Willie Jones, Rottenpill, and D. Griffiths, Tresil- wood. In compliance with! the Food Pro- duction .Department's instructions the various districts were being re-organized, and Mr. Ll. Griffiths, Tanylan, was unanimously nominated as representative* to sit on the District Committee. On the 1st inst. the Llanddarog Sunday School paid a visit to Philadelphia Cong. Chapel, where they were catechised. They also went through a fine programme of music. An interesting feature of the pro- ceedings was the recital of the third chapter of Daniel by Mrs. Davies, Llwynhenry, Porthyrhyd, who is 84 years of age. Mrs. jjaties, who is a well-known Christian character, is the aunt of the Rev. J. Morgan Jones, M.A., Merthyr.

v Theft of Grapes LLANSTEPHAN YOUTHS HEAVILY FINED. j Saturday. Sept. 7th. Before Major Dowdeswell, Llanstephan (presiding); Messrs. H. E. B. Richards, Carmarthen; J. LI. Thomas, Forrysile; G. Barrett Evans, Llanstepnarij and W. Brazell, Llan- arthney. Three Llanstephan lads, Wm. Treharne (17), Geo. Wm. Morris (15), and Richard Williams (15\, pleaded guilty to stealing grapes. Value iOs., from the garden of the Plas, Llanstephan, on 30th August, the property of Mr. W. H. Higgins. P.O. David Davies, Llanstephan, said in consequence of what John Lewis, gardener at the Plas, told him he accompanied Lewis to the garden. They concealed themselves in the gardea at 7 p.m., and at 7.20 witness A' the thr& defendants come across the end of Plas field in the direction of. the xrden. Next he saw them inside the gar- den, and they walked up in the direction of the green-house. Morris took the lead and Opened the door of the green-hduse and the two others followed him inside. Witnees hurried up to the green-house and saw the three defendants inside cutting grapes from the vine and putting them in their pockets. They had olimbed a ten-foot wall to get into the garden. John Lewis, gardener at the Plas, corrcn borated, and added that apples, pears and plums had been stolen from the garden previously, but lie did not blame defendants for those thefts. The Chairman (Major Dowdeswell) said the bench considered it a very serious case. No doubt the younger defendants were led i-iame who would be fined L5 and n other two defendants L2 10s. each. 'There is a lot of stealing of fruit all round the country," added the Chairman, d the bench are determined to put a atop to it."

Carmarthen Borough Police Court Sat., 7th inst.—Before the Mayor (Aid. Wm. Evans) and Ald. J. B. Arthur. THEFT OF CLOTHES. > James Frederick Holman (18), an inmate of the Poor Law Institution, pleaded guilty to having stolen a suit of clothes and an oilskin cape, valued 28s., the property of John Jeremy, Brewery Cottage, Carmarthen. John Jeremy said he missed eome clothes which he had put in the coach-house at- tached to the house about 6 a.m. Thursday, when he found that the place was topsy- turvy. At the. time he identified the miss- ing clothes, accused was wearing the suit of clothes. x P.C. J Walters said he received the pri- soner into custody from the Llanelly police on the 6th inst. He and prisoner proceeded to Llwynfilvtir Farm, Uangendeirne, where he recovered the oilskin cape which pri- soner had sold to. the farmer living there for 16. 6d. Witness then conveyed him to the Borough Police Station. Prisoner was remanded until to-morrow Saturday. CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT. Wm. Howells, munition worker, lodging at the Grey Com John-etreet, was charged with 'failing to notify the authorities of his change of address and also of his change or^jlbation. —" The Head Constable (Mr. Howel Evans) said defendant registered himself as a cow- man in 1915, at Gilfach, Bettws, St. Clears, and removed in August, 1916, to a farm at Neath Abbey. He was now a munition ;worker. Defendant said that as he was over mili- tary age he did not think it was necessary to notify change of address or occupation. P.S. Jones gave evidence, and the Head Constable added that there was a large number of these removals- from one juris- diction to another, and they could not be traced. -It involved a large amount of wo to the police unnecessarily. Defendant was fined 10s. Monday, 9th inst.—Before the Mayor (Aid. Wm. Evans), and Messrs. John Lewis, B Arthur, Rees Dairies, Daniel Lewis, and John Griffiths. NEIGHBOURS' QUARREL. Margaret Evans, wife of Robert Evans, Friar'e-row, Prospect-place, summoned Hannah Duxbury, wife of Daniel Duxbury, Prospect-place, for assault. Margaret Evans, complainant, said that ihe was out in the yard of Prospect-place about 6.30 p.m. on the 2nd inst. Defendant used indecent language towards her, and witness went into the Siouse and slammed the door. Witnqss opened the door lagaift, whereupon Duxbury caught hold of her by her hair with her two hands and knocked ,'1' about. Complainant produced in court 0 hair which she alleged had been torn vay from her head by defendant. She lO produced a white blouse which, she said, had been torn "from off her back." She did not do anything to Duxbury first, but she confessed having thrown a brick at defendant in self-defence. I Mice Currier, wife of H. George Currier, FrIln 9-t'G\v. said she saw Evans and Dux- burry struggling. She did not see Dux- burry assault Evans, but she saw Evans in the act of throwing a brick at (Duixbury, and as there were children about who might be injured, she thought it was time for her to interfere" between the two Komen. Hannah. Duxburry, defendant, said it was complainant who fit of all threw a brick at her little boy which hit him on the leg. She (complainant) then held up another Jjrick ready to aim again, and witness tried to get it away from her, and in. doing so caught hold of her and complainants blouse became torn in the struggle. De- tfendant did this in self-defenoe. Com- plainant was continually "twitting" her that she was a thief. The Bench came to the conclusion that the case against Duxbury-v-as not proved, and the case was dismissed. Mary Simpson, Chequer's Alley, ar.d Ann. Williams, Mill-street, were summoned ior having used obscene language. B.C. J. Walters said that at 9.20 p.m. on August 30 th he -4aw,both defendants in Mill- street. Both were using very filthy and obscene language. They were shoutiifg out and caused a great disturbance and a crowd to collect. Simpson denied having been out on the road, and said she was in her house at that time talking to her husband. She did not use obscene language. Williams said she would not have used obscene language towards Simpson if the latter had not used obscene language to- wards her in the firist place. "I was bound to stick up for myself," she added. Simpson was fined 10s., .and Williams, against whom there were previous convic- tions, j31. -dim

PENCADER. The list of successful candidates, with their respective marks, for the Carmarthen Free Placq Scholarships, appeared in last. week's issue. Dilys Eirwen Johnp, daughter of Mr. Johns, Dyffryn, is first on the list, out of 102 candidates, by a clear number of SO marks. Annie Thomas, daughter of Mr. Thomas, Gwyddrug Mills, is fifth, and Lewy Davies, son of Mr. Davies, the Post Office, is 15th on the list. Heartiest congratulations to the three and especially the headmaster, Mr. Davies.

Mr. Hugh Thomas, Cwmmill, Ferryside, has been appointed grain officer for Carmar- thenshire and part of Cardiganshire com- mencing duties this week. His numerous friends wish him success in this new post, for which he is well qualified by experience n the farm and in the mill. Mr. Thomas is assistant overseer and rate collector for the parish.

Carmarthen Board of Guardians At the Carmarthen Board of Guardians on Saturday, Mr. Benj. Salmon presiding, a letter was lead from Llandefeilog Parish Council recommending that the salary of the assistant* overseer and rate collector be increased from J326 to J650 per annum.—The recommendation was adopted. Mr. W. R. Phillips, Mwche, Llanstephan, was appointed to succeed the late Mr. Fran- cis, Down, as deputy to Lieut. J. Ll. Richards (on active eervice). Mr. Phillips is to be consulted by officers of the Board of Guardians and Rural District Council on all matters affecting the .parish of Llan- stephan. Mr. Chas. Thomas was appointed regis- trar of marriages in the St. Clears district during the absence of Mr. Thomas Thomas who has left for Liverpool1, A letter was read from Mr D. G. Griffiths, relieving officer, regretting his inability to acoede to the Board's request that he should continue in office for another year, and asking that his resignation be accepted. He thanked the Board for their kindness towards him during the time he was in office.-The Chairman (Mr. Benj. Salmon, St. Clears). Mr. D. T. Gilbert, Llangen- deirne; Rev. A. Fuller Mills, Carmarthen, 'and Mr John Jones, St. Ishmael, testified to the impartial and conscientious manner in which Mr. Griffitlis had at all times dis- charged his duties. The Board were losing a very efficient officer. -They thanked him for the good services he had rendered, and accepted his resignation with regret.—It was decided to advertise the vacancy. Mr. David Stephens (Llanarthney) moved that the application of Llanarthney Parish Council for the opening of a Relief Pay Station at Cefneithin be granted, and that the Parish Council be asked to provide two suitable rooms for the purpose.—This was agreed to. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. Mr. Wm. Brazell, Closyrhun, Llanarth- ney (chairman), presided over the monthly meeting of the Carmarthen Rural District Council, when it was decided to appoint a committee to pay a visit of inspection to the ford crossing the turnpike road at Closyrhun where it is saad a bridge should be erected. Mr. John Jones said the Coun- cil had passed a resolution not to build any bridges during the war.—Mr. D. 'T. Gilbert said a bridge at the place in ques- tion was essential, otherwise timber hauliers would be unable to take nitwood to Closyr- hun Colliery. They all knew the great scarcity of coal at the present time, and they should do all they could to facilitate the output. Sixteen roadmen in the parishes of Llan- gertdeime, Llanarthney, Llandefeilog, and St. Ishmael applied for an ncreaae in wages, which was at present 30s. per week. —On the motion of Mr. Benj, Salmon, seconded by Mr. Richard Jeremy, New- church, it was decided to consider the ques- tion of the road labourers' wages for the whole area at the next rnCf t :ig. ———-

Carmarthen War Pensions Committee CONTROL OVER SPENDING OF GRANTS. Canon Brown presided at a meeting of the Carmarthen Borough Pensions Com- mittee. An ex-soldier applied .for a grant t; Ie him to start a "rag and bone" busi- ness. Replying to a question whether nVOi't- than one business of that character would be sanctioned by the Ministry of Pensions, Mr. Percy Williams said. the Superintendent of the Ministry at Swansea had told him it would be for ihe Ministry to decide whether they would allow two men to be in the same business in the town. The application would have to go through the usual chan- nel. Ald. J. B. Arthur thought it was for the Committee to express an opinion. Mr. David Williams said the Committee m cases such as these should have some con- trol to some extent at least over the spend- ing of the money. There ought to be some condition when the money was handed over. The Chairman: The best control would be to have the cheques made payable to the Committee. Mr. J. O. Morgan: As it is 8t present, directly we grant the amount, a man can do as he likes with it. The cheque is made payable to him.—On the proposition of the Chairman, it was decided to ask the Ministry of Pensions to furnish particulars as to what powers the Com- mittee had to exercise control over the spending of the money.—The application ,c was adjourned pending receipt of a reply. Another man certified as being unlit for work asked for a grant to start a 6jjd. bazaar. Mr. Percy Williams said the man had foiled to find work as a labourer be- cause he had no employment book. The Labour Exchange refused to furnish that book because he was certified as not fit for work.—Mr. David Williams observed that the 62d. bazaar business was not much good.—The Committee considered this was a case for an alternative pension, and gran- ted a emergency grant for one month.

Vicar's Institution LARGE CONGREGATION AT ST. DAVID'S. The institution of the Rev. Benjamin Davies, M.A., to the living of St. David's, Carmarthen, took place on Sunday e^ning in the,pres-ence of a very large congrega- tion of parishioners and townspeople. The ceremony was performed by the Lord Bishop of St. David's, who was accompanied by the Archdeacon of Carmarthen (Ven. Robert Williams, M.A., Llandilo) and Refv. Canon C. G. Brown, M.A. The service was bilingual, and was intoned by the Rev. J. Gwynfe Jones, B.A. (curate). In the course of an able sermon from the text- utseek ye 'first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you," St: Matthew vi., 30 (part of the Gospel for the day), the Bishop said the nation was at a turning point in ,its history when all things would of neoes- ý become new., Old things were passing away much faster and deeper than they sometimes realised. The world was bound to go forward. Should it go -on the right rails Should it be the Kingdom of God? Referring to the new Vicar, his lordship isaid he was sura, that before long the parishioners would come to love, honour and respect him. The Rev. Benj. Davies had rendered the speaker invaluable ser- vices at a very difficult time, and had been of grater service to the Church in Wales than any (but very few) people knew. For some years he had been taking Sunday duties in parishes in different parts of the diocese" and from all quarters his lordship had heard unanimous expressions of appre- ciation of his services. That the parishioners bf St. David's would support their ney; Vicar as loyally as they had supported his predecessors the Bishop had no doubt. He •w something of the loyalty of tii^ Ohurchpeople of St. David's, and thanked them for their devotion to the Mother Church. The singing throughout the ser- vice w of a very high standard, which reflects great credit upon the conductor, r, E. Colby Evans, J.P. Mrs: Mills- Roberts, L.R.A.M., ably presided at the orgam

BRECHFA. Oorpl. Bertie Sivell, Welsh Regiment (formerly P.I.Y.), is home at Forest Arms on leave after serving for two and a half years in Egypt and Palestine, and latterly a few months in France. A successful recep- tion concert was given him on Saturday evening, August 3lst, when a substantial sum and a silver cigarette case with his name engraved was presented to him. The Rector was in the chair, and the conductor was Mr. Alfred Thomas. The programme was a lengthy one. Corpl. Sivell, in re- turning thanks, had a rousing reception.

Carmarthen Borough Tribunal EXEMPTED AND THE VOLUNTEERS. Aid. John Lewis presided over a meeting of the Carmarthen Borough Tribunal on Friday last, when fifteen men who had not fulfilled^ condition of their exemption, that they should join the Volunteer Force, were summoned to appear and give an explana- tion. In the case of R. G. Edwards, atten- dant at the Joint Counties' Mental Hospital, Dr. Richards, Medical Superintendent, said Edwards worked 72 hours a week. He com- menced at 6 a.m. land finished at 8 p.m. He hold one Sunday off in three.—Six months exemption and exempted from Volunteers. A. Lynch, Old Priory .Row, aid he could not attend the drills as he worked on different "shafts" at the Munition Works. .[ hav." not got time ft) sleep, leave alone go to the Barracks," he said, amid laughter and added. "I am not going to lose what sleep I do get for that." W. Barnett (49), Barnsfiold-terrace, watch- maker with Messrs. Davies and Sons, claimed exemption from the Volunteers on the ground of his patriotic children. He said he had two sons in the Army, and had one girl. with the W.A.A.C.'s in Aldershot. Another daughter had left a good position and died in May last at her post of duty as a nurse in Birmingham City Hospital. J. T. Jones, Orchard-street, said he was a porter on the G.W.R., and worked from 9.30 a.m. irntd 8.30 pin. He afterwards attended to his chip potatoe business.—Ad- journed to next sitting in order that a medi- cal certificate may be produced. 1 have to attend to my business untli 8 pan. said H. J. Davies, grocer, Barley Mow, St. Cifchorine-street. I have given three bo^s Jo the Army," he added. J. Bo wen, Garden House, Johnstown, said he came home from work a; different times each evening and ahso cultivated an allotment.—Mr. Pilgrim Morris said there were'driils on Sunday, and Bowen remarked, "T am doing a' lot of things on. a Sunday that I should do on other days."—Mr Pil- grim Mon-ib: It is war time now. In the case of J. T. James, Island-row, it was stated that he was a munition worker. Mr. Williams, Castle Hotel, appeared in the case of Price James and L. Lewis, and said the men were -engaged on timber hauling, and worked occasionally on Sun- days. Another munition worker, G. Jeffreys, said it was impossible for him TO attend the drills. In the case of T. Lewis, builder, Glynteg, Barn-road, a letter was, rEad from Mr. Lewis stating that his trade -appeared in the new lists of certified occupations. He had seen Capt. Tregoning, who told him that if he had a calling-up notice to bring it to him and it would be cancelled.-Ad- journed to the next sitting. The cemetery caretaker, Jam Williams, said he had to be in charge daily until 9 p.m. David Thomas, Towy View, county court bailiff, pioduced a certificate ^stating he was exempt from being called up for mili- tary service by the Lord Chancellor. Mr. Pilgrim Morris: We must accept that. All' were exempted from joining the Volunteers except James Williams. T. Davies' (4U), Grade 3, Arosfa, dairy- man, applied for a renewal of exemption, and was granted six months, and was ex- empt from Volunteers. Application for renewal of exemption granted to T. Ramsbottom (30), Grade 2, tthle-f- elerfcr with H. B-e-nel- White, Town Clerk, Magistrates' Clerk, Focxt Exe- cutive Officer, and Clerk to the War Pen- sions Committee, was made by Mr. White.— Mr. Ramsbottom mentioned that he had been appointed Government slaughter-house accountant.—Six months, and exempt from Volunteers.. J. E. Thomas (33), Grade 3, Spring Gar- dens, cattle dealer and ljutcher, said he had been appointed slaughter agent under the Government.—Mr. Pilgrim Morris said he wanted fifteen butchers from the area for the Army.—Six months, .exempt from Volunteers. Thomas Davies (37), Grade 1, vaughan, munition worker, with five chil- dren, said that although suffering from ■appendicitis the-Medical Board placed him in Grade 1.—Three months, exempt from Volunteers. J. H. Chapman (26), Grade 1, plumber land electrician. -Six months. F. Gwyrine Lewi.s (31), Grade 2, Registrar of Births and Deaths and chief clerk with Mr John Saer, Hall-street.—Six months. J. T. Hopkins (31), Grade 2, 31, Parcmain- street, motor driver at Laundry. Six months. T ,TT, D. W. Jones (29), Grade 1, Island Wharf, timber h ,!HIier. --Six months. Albert Vaughan (31), Grade 2, baker, St. Peter s-street.—Six months end exempt from Volunteers.

Carmarthen Lady Bereaved It was with unfeigned regret that the news of the death of Rifleman Jack Henry Somers, Queen's Westminster Rifles, son-in- law of Mr. T. Conwil Evans, King-street, Carmarthen, was received in the town on Thursday. Mrs. Somers received official intimation on Thursday that her husband had died of wounds at the 10th General Hospital, Rouen, on September 6th. He was dangerously" wounded in the abdomen on the 3rd. He had been previously woun- ded, and contracted trench fever,, and had been in France nearly two years. Rfn. Somers, who was 31 years of age, was a native of London. Before enlisting, he held a post at the City Hospital, Yardley Road, Birmingham, and lived at 33, Drum- mond Road, Little Bromwich. He was at Carmarthen in February last. He was watt known in the town, where he had endearen himself to a large circle of friends. He twas of a genial and lovable disposition, and was always popular wherever he .went. The sincerest sympathy is tendered to the widow and her little girl, and to the bereaved family. e..

NEWCASTLE-EMLYN. The funeral of Mr. Lewis Morgan, for- merly master of the Union Workhouse, took place M the Cemetery on Tuesday, the Rev. G. Evans, B.D., R.D., officiating. The body was conveyed fiiom lumble b> motor hearse. Deceased, who wa.s 76 years of age, joined the Glamorganshire Police Force in his early days, and afterwards the Carmarthenshire Force, and in August, 1869 came to Newcastle-Emlyn as a police constable. In September, 1870, he was ap- pointed ma-ster of the -Union Work-house which post he retamed up to a few years ago, when he retired on a pension. He was well known and respected throughout the district. r The death took place on Tuesday of Mrs. M. Williams, widow 6f the late Mr. G. M. Williams, Gelligatti, at Riverslea, the resi- dence of her son-in-law, Mr J. E. M. George, solicitor. Deceased had been bed- ridden for only a few days. She was 71 ^Ir °Heiin Jonels offered for sale at the Fox and Hounds, -Ponteych, the small hold- ing called Cnwcylleion, Cilrhedyn, contam- ing dwelling-house, outbuildings, and lba. Or 19p of land.. Sold to Mr Enoch Davi^: Pontcych Mill, for £ 430. The smaU hold- :nrr called Club, containing dwelling-house, outbuildings, 'and 4a 3r. 8p. of land was sold to Mr. Daniel -Davies, Pontcych Shop, for L225. Two and three-quarter acres of timber on Cnwcylleion were sold to Mr. IThomas, 'timber merchant, Cilgerran, for £ 192 10s The solicitors were Messrs. Mor- gan and. Richardson, Cardigan.

The Rev. R. 0. Harries, Ynysmeudy, for- merlv of Plasmarl, Swansea, has by his preaching attracted large con.regat^^at Tabernacle Congregational Chapel, Lla dilo, during the iast month.

Premier's Forthcoming Visit CARMARTHEN TOWN COUNCIL DISCUSS FREEDOM CEREMONY ARRANGEMENTS. The monthly meeting of Carmarthen Town Council was held at the Guildhall on Tuesday evening, the Mayor (Aid. William Evans) presiding. Mr. David Williams, referring to the minutes of the special meeting held to make arrangements for the ceremony of confer- ring the freedom of the borough on the Prime Minister, asked whether it was to be understood that no cne was to be in- vited to the ceremony except members 01 the Council, magistrates, overseers, officials, and their ladies? Aid. John Lewis—That is so. Mr. David Williams said the resolution seemed to give power to a small committee to do as they liked apart from the council altogether. Aid. L. D. Thomas replied that the small ccmmittee would only arrange the seats for those invited. Their power did not exceed that. Mr. Holmes said the discussion in regard to invitations wfts rather unfortunate. It looked as if to Council was trying to bar the general public out, but he did not think that was the intention at all. The Mayor said the difficulty was that the Shire Hall would only seat 400 or 509, and how were they going to decide the question who 'was to be admitted? Mr. Holmes suggested the Council should adopt some alternative arrangement so that the cer.emony could be made more public still. He suggested the ceremony might be held in the open air. Rev. Fuller Mills—You cannot have an open air meeting without consulting Mr. Lloyd George. Aid. J. B. Arthur said he failed to see that the public would be debarred. The in- vitations would only number 100, and there would still be room for 400 or 500 of the general public. Mr. J. Jenkins said the impression outside was that the question of admitting the pub- lic was in the hands of the small committee, but that was not the decision of the Coun- cil. Aid. Arthur—The hall will be open to the public wheio those invited have occupied their seats. During some further discussion, Mr. Holmes remarked, "I do not see why our wives should be admitted at all. I think that is where you have made a mistake. Mr J. Jenkins said many people were in favour of going to the market place. The Town Clerk explained it had been suggested that the public should be admit- ted to the hall by ticket. (To the Head Constable: What is your suggestion?) The Hpad Constable—Tickets and tickets alone. Aid. L. D. Thomas-I don't look with any favour on tickets. Rev. Fuller Mills gave notice of motion that the whole question be re-qpened at a special meeting next week, when the sug- gestion of holding the ceremony in the market-place could be considered. It would be very hard lines on a great many people who were anxious to see and hear Mr. Lloyd George to be excluded. Mr. J. Jenkins seconded. and the motion was agreed to. Mr. George James-It is full time for us to consider how to convert the centre part of the market-place to the best advantage. The Mayor-We cannot discuss that to- night.. A letter was received from the Clerk of the County Council stating that a for the flag on the Shire Hall had been pur- chased. Replying to Mr. Dunn Williams, the Sur- veyor said the County Council were respon- sible for attaching the rope to the pole. It was reported that the lessees of the market had tendered three months' notice in accordance with the terms of the agree- mThe Town Clerk said the iessees did not wish to give up the market if it possibly could be avoided. They had been carrying it on for a whole year at a low- It was decided to discuss the matter at a special meeting. NEW FIRE ENGINE. The minutes of the Watch Committee stated that the Head Constable having re- ported on the difficulty -in getting the firel engine ready to proceed to a fire at New-j ca.stle-Emlyn, it had ben resolved to urge upon the County Council the desirability of their co-operating with the Town Council in securing a motor fire engine for the use of the borough and the country districts. THE PROPOSED HOUSING SCHEME. A replv was received from the Local Government Board to a resolution asking whether they would guarantee that the cost of financing the proposed housing scheme would not exceed a penny rate, stating that the Board could not grant any material modification of the terms contained in their previous circular, but that the dis- cretion resting with the President under the circular would be generously exercised, ine Council's estimated cost of erecting houses- B500 each-appeared to be excessive, and they suggested that a higher rent than that mentioned by the Council should be ob- tamabl&avid WiiiiaxnS moved that the Board be asked t- re-consider their reply with regard to a guarantee. He also suggested that a careful examination be made ot houses in the town, with a view to fihding the number in family, how many houses were condemned, and how many new houses were required. Rev Fuller Mills said he was heartily in svmpathv with the housing movement, but still he'did not think this was an oppor- tune time to approach the Government. At the forthcoming general election—which was bound to come before the beginning of next v ear—the housing question With other important questions would have to be discussed more fully, and no doubt a strong declaration would be made as to the intentions of the new Government. Mr David Williams pressed his motion asking for ,G, guarantee, and this was car- ried.

NANTGAREDIG. An -interesting wedding took place at Foreb Congregational Chapel,f Morriston, on Tuesday, and there was a large gathCT- in<r present. The bridegroom was Mr D. J."Daniel, telegraphist and sorting clerk at the G P O Carmarthen, son of the late W. and Mrs. Daniel, Post Office Nant- er'arediE and the bride was Miss M. J. Navies R.A.M. (Advanced), daughter of Mr W. Davies, Olive House. Morriston, a deLo* at Horeb Chapel. The Rev. A. Salmon pastor, officiated. The bride, who was eiven away by her father was smartly attired in a grey costume velour nat and wa« attended a,s bridesmaid by ner sifter Nurse Olive Davies. The best man was Mr J. Davies, Francis-terrace, Car- marthen. The »;eddinS pa £ of Mr. D. w. Davies, Cardiff, and mr. Glvn Davies (brothers of the bode) > Harry Jenkins, organist at All Saints Church Pontardawe, and Mj«. (bride's' brother-in-law and sister); Mm* mT!i w'aj Se otTnti, "wed "Weddrng After the ceremony luncheon was g Olive House, Morriston. Jk

Penygroes, wuo probate of his will Wtaif Mrs- Mar' garet Davies, the sole executrix.

Diocesan Conference THE NEW CONSTITUTION OF THE CHURCH IN WALES. The St. David's Diocesan Conference was held at the Church House, Carmarthen, pn Wednesday in last week, the Bishop of the diocese presiding. An important discussion took place on the prinliple of the proposals contained in the Further Chapters of a Proposed Constitution for the Church in Wales." Canon G. C. Joyce, principal of St. David's College, Lampeter, who introduced the dis- cussion, said they might have the best con- stitution in the world, but if it was not in accord with public opinion it would not work. What they wanted was a machine which would actually work in the life of the Church. Dealing with the question of Church franchise, who. he asked, were to hA the qualified electors of the Church? There were three great possibilities. They might have all the Baptised recognised as qualified electors; secondly, they might adopt the Confirmation Franchise which meant that anyone who had been baptised and confirmed might vote; and thirdly, they might adopt the Communicant Franchise enabling only those who were communicants to vote. What they wanted was to get a body of electors who would be most competent to elect re- presentatives who would govern the Church in the wisest and best way. If they nfade all the Baptised into voters they would certainly bring in some who knew exceed- ingly little about the history of the Church and about the principles of Church govern- ment, order and doctrine. He would not be inclined to exclude from the vote tho-e who had been confirmed. He would be ichiied to choose the middle course,—not to take the Baptismal Franchise which included all nor to take the Communicant Franchise the smallest of all, but to take the middle course, the. Confirmation Franchise. He quite ad- mitted that the Communicants were the best qualified electors, but we did not in political matters confine the vote only to those who were the best voters. We be- lieved in a broad basis for an electorate franchise. He thought they would be wise to do the same thing'in Church matters to bring in as many as they could as Church electors. Personally he was in favour of the Confirmation Franchise. He agreed that women should have the Church vote and thought it eminently desirable they should have women on their Church representative assemblies. Dealing with the question of the appointment of incumbents and the tenure of incumbents, Principal Joyce said he was sure the laity wanted the parson to feel that he had an independent position from Tf°u^ ppeak freely and frankly. If there were faults to be rebuked, he must be m a position that he was able to utter rebuke without fear that he would be turned out of his benefice. On the other 'd, tne? wanted a freer circulation of the rgy irom place to place ajid the power to remove the wrong man. He was in favour of the proposal made m the '-Further Chapters" that a Diocesan Board oi Patron- age should be formed. The Bishop wouk. be chairman of that board and would have x with him the archdeacon of the archdea- N conry m which a vacancy occurred; there would be two clergymen and three laymen appointed on the board by the Diocesan wiierence and two laymen from the parish ._ie the incumbent was wanted. r. • S. de Winton said that before very long, and the sooner the better, the Soutn Wales diocese would have to be increased in number. He believed in a patronage board, alid added that the ourate ought not to be i oe on the strength of the parish but on wie strength of the diocese. Rev. Haroid Williams, Oystermouth, re- ferring to the Church Franchise, said he was BuiG 11.ai^ed the average parishioner UO would tell them he would like to see the Communicant Franchise adopted. What made vigorous Church life was a devout communicant life. The communicants were the people who did the work -and took the keenest interest in Church matters. Sir John Llewelyn, Bart., said women had taken a very important and leading part .n ail Church work and if they were elected as representatives Chmch.boiiiJfc be of ihe utmost advantage to the Church ui VVales. With regard to establishing a Board of Patronage, he had all his life advocated some such reform. No parish he knew f wanted to have the appointment of incum- bent absolutely in its own hands. Rev. Griinth Thomas, Llangyfelach, strongly advocated the Communicant Fran- chise against the Confirmation Franchise and said if the Church was going to prosper' let them be as definite as they could. What they wanted in the parishes would be men who were absolutely definite Qn what they were going to believe.- On the question of patronage he did not think the clergy had anything to fear. The Dean of St. David's said all their de- cisions in regard to the proposed constitu- tion (for the Church should be characterised .by progress, caution, and experience'5 e was in favour of. the restriction of the parson s freehold, but it was a most complf- cated question. Archdeacon Hilbers said the clergy did not lay so much stress on a freehold tenure for their own sakes; all their desire was that their parishioners should. benefit. He had seen among their Nonconformist friends that the life of the ministers was nQt a happy one gallons'16^ WCTe dependent on t^eir congre- Mr. Charles Eden held that the more they for tht church813 franchise the better for the Church. The President (the Bishop of St. David's, said wimtever the basis of franchise adopted, he did not think they would find many it- tending the vestry meetings who were not communicants. He had teen very much im- pressed with the absolute feeling of that conference that women ought to be admit- CAurch 38 possible to tbe councils of the INCUMBENTS' MINIMUM. Speaking on behalf of the maintenance If und, the presidentftaid that the minimum of ijdW for incumbents was much too little under present conditions. He hoped the parishes would rise to the occasion and raise an additional £ 1,000 this year. Archdeacon Hilbers presented the educa- tional cofmittee's report. Sir John Llewelyn, emphasising the need of religious instruction, referred to the in- crease of juvenile crime, and said many people were of opinion that it was due to the mu t?- teach»ig in the schools. Ihe Bishop of Swansea submitted a reso- lution assuring the local authorities of' the cordial support and sympathy of the mem- bers of the conference in their efforts to improve the housing conditions in towns and villages. CHURCH ACT MUST BE RE-CON- SIDERED. Responding to a vote of thanks proposed by Sir John Llewellyn, Bart., seconded by Lieut.-Gen. Sir James Hills-Johnes, V.C., G CB. the Bishop of St. David's saId he was more confident than a year ago that the conscience of this country, after the enor- mous sacrifices it was successfully making for the sacred cause of righteousness, would not tolerate a measure which a great body of Churchmen considered in many respects at any rate exceedingly unjust to remain without reconsideration. i i I am more con- fident that the Welsh Church Act will be reconsidered because the conscience of the country considers that it is in some particu- lars at any rate extremely unjust."

PEMBREY FARM COLONY.' Sir Richard Winfrey, Parliamentary Sec- retary to the Board of Agriculture, paid a visit of inspection on Tuesday to the land acquired at Pembrey in connection wjth the farm colonies scheme, and there met the members of the Welsh Advisory Committee. The site will come into the possession of the Government a-t the end of September. Sir Richard WMf*Sg|r was the guest of Mr. John Hinds, M.P.tyftord-lieutenant of Car- marthenshire, a meknber of the advisory committee..

BIRTH. Ptenman.—September 8th, to Captain and Mrs. James Forrest Penman (nee Edith Rowberry), Galadene, Fleetw.ood-a son., A