The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 1917. Lady Owen Philipps, who has joined the Ladies' Lifeboat Committee, is giving her house a CadoganHplace as a depot for Lifeboat Day on May 1st.

LOCAL NEWS. THE Soldiers' Club Committee have de- cided to grant sums of money to local chari- ties as a resiulti of the sale of baths. —Carmar- thenshire Infirmary. £7. Local Red Cross Committee, £.6; Welfare Fund, JF6. The Secretary of the # St. Peter's Red Cross Working Party wishes to acknow- ledge with many thanks a. useful parcel of comforts from the St. Peter's Branch of the G.F.S. CALL.—Mr. Gwilym Nicholas, Maen- clcchog, a btudent at the Presbyterian Col- lege, has received a call to the pastorate of Tabernacle, the Welsh Congregational Church at Goweiton. 0 I'KBACHING FESTIVAL—Tn« half-yearly pleaching services of t'he Welsh Wesleyans were held at Rethania C.M. Church on Sun- day and Monday evening. The Rev. W. J. Arter, Llanelly, preached thee sermons on Sunday, and the Rev. Joseph Jenkins, minis- ter, officiated on Monday evening. The ser- vices were well attended and the sermons mich appreciated. MUSICAL SUCCESES.—At the recent exami- ration held at Assembly Rooms by .\s90cia ted Board of R.A.M. and R.C.M., we are pleased to find among the successful. candi- dates Master Glyn Lewis, 51, King-street, Primary Division and Lizzie M. Jones, Con- wil House, Conwil, Elementary Division. MARKET, Saturday, April 21. — There was a laró9 attendance and "n early clear. ance. QuotationsButter if. pats Is and in casks Is Pd and Is 19d iiei lb. whole- rale, and in pats 25 and in casks Is lid per lb. retail; eggs 8 for a. Is; poult.-y—fo^ls 3s 9d to 5s each, chickeirs Is 9d per lb. chef se- Welsh lOd, and Caerphilly Is 5d per Ib WHIST DRIVE.—On Friday evening last a ,hÍ8t drive was held at the Red Cross Hos- pital. Mr. E. V. Collier w.s tho MC. A very enjoyable time was spent, and those v ho won prizes were Driver Macgee, R.FA., I'to. Slouther, and Corpl. Woods. The matron, Miss Ditcham, presented the prizes. TAREUNACLE.—On Sunday anniversary ser- vices were held at Tabernacle Baptist Church. The Rev. John Williams. Aber- teifi preached in the morning and evening, and tne Rev. David Davies. Pemarth, who officiated at the English Baptist Church Sun- day morning and evening, preached at the afternoon's service. The sermons were much appreciated. Mr. John Furlong, son in-law of Mr. and Mrs. D. Rogers, Lammas-street, has been appointed goods agent on the G.W.R. at Carmarthen, the former agent, Mr. J. Thomas, The Avenue, having retired. Mr. Furlong was formerly employed at the goods station about nine years ago, and his Carmarthen friends welcome him back again to their midst. Ho was latterly agent at Leeds. WIRELIKSI OPERATORS.Following their recent success in parsing their examinations qualifying them as wireless operators. Mr. Clifford Jones, youngest eon of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Jones, Central Boot Stores, Dark Gate, and Mr. Gwilym Rees, son of Mr. and Mrs. Reee, 18, The Avenue, have gained further laurels by passing through Marconi House, London, in a commendably short time, rnd being posted to ocesn-gcmg liners af wireless operators. Both have sailed for long-difitancs journeys. Their numerous friends oor gratulate them on their fine achievement and wish them every success. WOUNDED ENTERTAINED.—The wounded soldiers of the Red Cross Hospital were en- tertained to tea at the Crown Restaurant by Councillor George James and Mrs. James on Thursday in last week. Aftez the men had pi-itaken of a sumptuous tea a concert fol- lowed in which Drum-major Llovd, Pte Byine, and Pte. Stanley, and other3 took part A nearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr and Mrs. James for their kindness by Drum major Lloyd on behalf of the soldiers. Mr. Ebnezer Curig Davies, Aberdyfnant, Llanfvrnach, who recently received a call from the churciiea of Bryncothin and Bryn- menvn, hat also received a unaninotM call to become the first pastor of Berea Congre- gational Church, Bynea, Llanelly# He has accepted the latter. Mr. Davies, who will complete his course at the Carmarthen Pres- byterian College in Juno will be ordained to the ministry forthwith an J enter upon the work of his pastoral charge immediately. ST. JOHN'S YESTRV.—Tho Vicar (Rev. B Parry Griffiths) presided over the St. John's Easter Vestry on Thursday, 19th inst. The Rev. W. Bar Edwards presented the balance- eheet, which showed a deficit of 17s. 4d. It was pointed cut there was an expenditure of Ð20 5s. 9d. in repairing the church and in view of thift fact, the accounts were consi- dered satisfactory. Messre. D. H. Jones and Wm. Evans were appointed auditors. Ex- P.S. Thos. Phillips was re-elected warden, whilst Mr. Wm. Bartlett WES chosen to suc- ceed Mr. A. Rees. retiring warder The aides-Tren were re-appointed vrith the addition of Mr. J. Thomas, Tanerdy. The Vestry re- coided ihs best thainka to Mr. Walter Spur- rell who had acted as organist for several months during the absence, through ill- health. of Mr. F. W. Watts. A resolution v pasted asking the Government to sus- pend the operation of the \Velsih Churoh Acõ for at least twelve months after the end of the W&T ■ MEMORIAL SERVICE.—On Sirday evening a memorial service to the late Rev. R T. Pryddcrch who recently died of meningitis in Fin<noe, was held at the Free Gospel Mission Hall, Mill-street. The deceased eo'dier had spent some years in the town and had been associated with the Free Gospel Mission and had also endeared himself to the poorer classes, to whom he wu a real frwnd. TIn hall was crowded and the meet- ing began with a. hymn, after which the children of the Mission recited a portion of Scripture. Mr. W. J. Lane, also read and fang. and Capt. Tempieman followed with p"ayer. The chairman. Rev. M. H. Jones, B'.A., formerly pastor of Water-street, C.M. Church, thn "gave an address, in which he gave a brief survey of the late Mr. Prydd- cron's life which, he said. had undoubtedly been one of self-sacrifice for others. The meeting tetminated with the singing of "Peace, perfect Peace." Mr. W. J. Lano was the accompanist1. CONCERT.—The Myrddin Glee Society (cerductor, Mr. Wm. Jones) gave a concert nt the Church Room, Breclia, on Wejies- dav evening of last week in aid of the Red Cross Society. The chairman was Mr. M. L. W. Lloyd Price, J.P., Bryncothi, and the concSuctor, Rev. J. Da-vios, vicar of A nor- gorlech. The. following took part: The Ladies' Choir; the Mixed Choir, who gave three* selections (encored); the Misses Mair Jcpos (encored), H. Jones, Maggie Clarke: G .ven Jones; Annie Davies, Mcsrs. •jim Evans: Brii.'ley Jones and Corporal Butler: duets werR ?.ung by Misses Mair and Hannah Jones. Mis-s Mair and Mr. Brvn Jones 'encored); Corporal Butler and Mr. Erinjey Jones; a quartette by Brinley Jones and friends (encored). Miss Eluned Phillips gave two recitations which were heartily ei cored. A hearty vote of thanks was ac- corded choir and conductor, who gave their services free. The accompanist was Miss Terry Thomas THE E,MIIIRM.—Thio f^ran^ne Oa^fi of Marv Page," a modern drama, which teems [with interest, is likely to prove a huge success at. Carmarthen. The first instal-" ment, which was exhibited this week, was to tho taste of cinema-goers, and the second episode, entitled "The Trial, is being eagerly looked forward to by the numerous patrons of this popular resort. the end of this week, the star picture is entitled "For France, and deals with an v-xciting incident of the present gigantic struggle in that fair country. On Mon- day, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week the premier film is a very powerful four-act dMfiiin,. The Gifeatj Divi</> a piature? which is well staged and acted, whilst the second instalment of 'The Strange Case ot Mary Page" will be exhibited. It may he stated, for the benefit of the public, that during the period .llPneont,In1l0US per- formancs will be held (Saturdays exoepted), the star film is usually screened at 3.20 p.m., once every evening. The new manager ot the Empire is Mr. T. C. Evans, Parcmaen- strcet, who will follow the footsteps of his predecessors in that the presentation of excellent programmes, and the comfort ot the natrons, will be his first consideration. Eric Lewis has been appointed captain of the Grammar School Cricket Team, Ger- wyn Davies vice-captain, and P. Reed cap- tain of the seconds. MUSICAL SUCCESS.—Last week at the Royal College of Music, London. Miss Daisy Jones, Florida House, The Avenue succeeded in obtaining her diploma A.R.C.M. On Thursday in last week, a splendid concert was given at Elim Congregational Church by the children of tho Band of Hope. The pastor, Rev. D. Roberts, was 'the chairman, and Miss Olive Richards the accompanist. SUCCESS.—Mr. Geo. H. Lloyd" eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lloyd, 16, The Avenue, has passed (second class) the Cam- bridge Preliminary Examination, which qualifies him for acceptance for ordination. He is the headmaster of Aberayron Nation- al School, and was educated at the South Wales Training College, Carmarthen. Mr. Lloyd will be ordained at the next ordina tion at Llandaff. His brother, Rev. D. L. Lloyd, B.A., is curate of Hope, Wrexham. LONG SERYTCE.—An interesting presenta- tion was made at Lammas-street Welsh Con- gregational Church on Wednesday niglft, when Mr. Thomas Phillips, Picton Terrace, who has been secretary of the ohurch for 2j years, and Mr. Thomas Daviet, J.P., Pioton terrace, who has been treasurer for 37 years, went made the recipients of illuminated addresses to i rk their resignation. The presentations were made by Mr. Daniel Lewis, J.P., and eulogist:, addresses were also given by the pastor (Rev. J. Dyfnallt. Owen); Messrs. Gad Prot'ieroe, D. H. Williams, Wm. Jones, Hy. Morris. John Thomas (loan Myrddin) Tom Phillips and James Thomas. The choir sang two part-songs, and Messrs. lirinley .Tones and W. G. Lloyd sang solos. The accompanists were Miss Terry Thomas and Miss May Davies. THE IA1E MR. W. H. GRIFFITHS. LIETTY- crRU.-The fi'B>eral of the late Mr. W. H. Griffiths, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Griffiths, Llettycaru. Carmarthen, took place on Thursday, the 19th inst., t'IY.id manifesta- tions of great sorrow. After a short service at the house conducted by the Rew. J. P. Eva-n Ponvgiaig, and Harford Evan* Cross- hand*, the cortege focoeded to the jPhila- delj-hia burial ground, wtere the interment took place. At the ohapel an impressive service was conducted by the Rev. W. Men- dus. Haverfordwest, the deceased's pastor. vho feelingly remarked that Mr. Griffith^' si.cden death at the early age of 18 was keenly fels by his friends ait Haverfordwest, where he had made himself so popular. The Rev. T. W. Morgan, Philadelphia, and M1. Parke Jones, Carmarthen, officiated at the graveside. The chieif mourners were :11'. and Mrs. Griffiths (parents); Miss Katie Grif- fiths (sifter); Mr. ar.d Mrj. D. Evans, Haver- fordwest (sister and brother in-law) Dr. and Mrs. Griffiths. Cr"06Shands (brother and cjsterin-law); Mr. and Mr". Evans, Gwynio i- dale (uncle and aunt); Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, Treorchy (uncla and aunt); Mr. Phill'.ps, Llanddarog (uncle); Mr. and Mrs. Roderick, Porthyrhyd (causins), Mrs. M. A. Lewis, Po»tyeate« (cousin); Mra. Joaes, Ponty- berem (cousin); Mr. Greville, Crosshands. Among the large numb?'- of sym- pathisers present were: — Rev. G. Evane. Pensarn; Rev. Harries, Idole; Mr. J. er. clerk to the Guard- ians; Mr. Gomer Henry, county surveyor; Mr. Price, workhouse master; Mr. W. Jones, loaid surveyor; Mr. Rees, Haveiford- vest (a very intimate friend of the deceased); Mrs. and Miss Jenkins, Bryngwendraeth; Mr. Tod Harries, Croeshands; Mr. J. Jcshua, Carmarthen; Mr. W. Dunn Wil- liams, Carmarthen. Beautiful floral tributes were sent by the following:—Father, mother, a.nd sister Kate; David. Dinah, and their little children, David and Mai; Mr. Grt villo a.nd family; friend I'rissie; friend Cosmo; Mr. and Mrs. Jones; Annie and Tom Haver- fe.rdwest; Misses Thomas, Haverfordwest; Ebenezer Sunday School and friend*, Haver- fordwest; Mis; B. Davies, Penygraig; Mioses M and F Jones, Tycanol, Croesyceiliog; Mrs. Evans. Ty'rowm, Croesyceiliog; Mrs. Davies. New Inn, Croesyceiliog; Mr. and Mrs. B. Morgan, Croesvecilicg; Mr. and Mrs Yeates, Croeeyceilioy; Mrs. and Misa Davies, Tyucha., Croesyceiliog: Mr. ard Mrs. Job Crcesvceiliog; Mr. and Mrs. Jeivmy, Newohurch, and Mrs. Jones, Priory- street, Carmarthen A large number of letters of sympathy were lcceived by the tx reaved 'family. A vote of condolence witn Mr. Griffiths and family in their tad b-i reavement was prseed by the Carmarthen Board of Guardians a.t their meeting held on th. 21st in CARMARTHEN TEACHERS AND SALARIES. Of particular interest to Carmarthenshire teachers are Mr. Fisher's proposals in regard to salaries, and among teachers of Carmar- then and district is some misgiving with regard to the proposals in thia respect. Regret is expressed that the money for teachers' ealariee was not distinctly ear- marked. One schoolmaster in an interv lew empha-- sised Mr. Fisher's statement that "more grants would be paid to the authority which was generous, and less to tho niggardly," and as he and other teachers held that the Carmarthenshire authority was" niggardly," it followed that the grants would be lo-v, v.lld that teacher in th county would 6iuffer compared with tochers in other counties and engaged under authorities which might bo termed generous." A leading Carmarthenshire educationist, on the other hand, said the danger was that it would tempt authorities to be unduly extravagant in expenditure in order to secure larger grants. CHURCH. OF ENGLAND MISSIONARY SOCIETY. On Sunday last, the Rev. H. P. de Caux. organising secretary for tho diocuses of Llandaff and St. David's, and Rev. M. E. Davies. vicar of St. Mark's, Swansea, paid their annual visit to the Charches of St. Peter's and St. David's, on behalf of the Church Missionary Society. On Monday evening the annual meeting was held at the Church House, when an interesting address was given by the Rev. H. P. de cäux. The Rev. B. Parry Griffiths presided, and was supported by the Rev. Griffith Thomas. Mr de Caux spoke mainly about the sufferings of the missionaries in German East Afric11, and the progress of the Gospel in Bagdad. He aid that before the war the Missionary Society was doing- excellent work in German East Africa. The natives looked to the missionaries for enlightenment, liberty, and education, and they respected them. When the war broke out the English Missionaries were put into a corrugated iron building which was intensely hot, and black men were mixed up with them. They were then in- terne*! in a prison at.Tabora. where they were cruelly treated. The women had to make bread from flour which was full of beetles, worms, grit and stones, and this bread made the missionaries ill, and one of them died. They were told by the German authorities that they could write postcards in German to their friends in England, but theo cards WNC never forwarded, 80 that for two years they could not send to anyone and only had German newspapers to mid. They were compelled to do the most filthy tasks. However, after two years of harsh treatment the Belgian Army conquered the Germans, and the missionaries were set frea and eventually came home to England. AU the schools and churches which the mis- sionaries had built had been destroyed by the Germans, and now the missionaries were anxious to go back again to rebuild and re- start their work. In Bagdad there were 80,000 and these were friendly to- wards the English missionaries. Bagdad had now been 'conquered for the first time by an army who entered it peacefully with- out looting it and massacring the people. It was the first time that a Christian flag had floated over Bagdad. The Arabs pre- ferred British rule tc Turkish rule, for the British had shown them great kindness, and this was the opportunity for winning the Arabs for Christ. In Persia the natives were also friendly towards the missionaries, and one of the chiefs who had been cured by an English doctor had promised to do all he could to help them. Thus there was greater need for more help and co-operation than ever so that the good work could be restarted in German East Africa and carried on with more suiecess in Bagdad and in Persia (cheers).—Rev. Griffith Thomas, seconded by Rev. Parry Griffiths, passed a •hearty vote of thanks to Mr. de Caux for his lucid address which had been listened to intently by the congregation.

LOCAL OBITUARY AIR. ROBERT THOMPSON. The death occurred on Friday, Mth inst:, of a well-known and highly rejected ^habi- tant of the town, in the pera™ Robert Thompson Fountain Hall. D^pavm who had been ailing ioi th P j weeks, was 6C years of age. He « KO^ interest, in antiquaries, and had V>5, ft .he comm.ttce 0, £ Scientific Institution, i jnornher of bodies. P^J^^n Church rnd bv his Sath the iluse has losr, a zealot number. Hf is survived by a widow and two-son one whom Mr. S. J. Thompson, A S.'C., ;s Irvine in France. The funeral tcok place yesterday afternoon ;TIv.irsclay) at the Ceme- tery, I MR. D. N. JONES. It was with deep regret that the news of the sudden death on Tuesday night of Mr. D. N. Jones, 5, Picton-terrace was received in the town. Deceased, who was 47 years of age, had always been associated witk rrusic, anel was conductor of a fine mixed choir some years He was up to the time of his death the precentor at Union- street Chapel for many years, and was als* a deacon. By his death this church hua lost one of its mewt ardent and efficient members. The late Air. JOIJCB was very popular in the town. and his sudden demisa has aroused widespread regret, i-le is sur- vi, ed by a widow and six children, with whom t'he deepest sympathy is felt. MISS MARGARET HARRIES. A well-known and highly respected inhabi- tant of the town passed away on Saturday as-, in the person of Miss Sarah Harries, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Eben- ezer John, 67, Lammas-street. Deceased who was seventy five years of age, had beeii f' vr? !or thc P £ ,f5fc Slx months. She was a 'ri < member of St. Davids Church A.h'«/ul £ ra1.' which wis private, took place ?.t, v Uav»d s Churchyard on Wednesday. The Rev. Griffith Thomas, ,icar of St. Davids, and Rev. W. D. Rowlands, pastor atcr &tro,et C.M. Church, officiated a* the house, and the former at the church and graveside. Iho chief mourners \frere:—Mr. lvberezer John, q,7, Lammas-street (son-in- law); Mr. Wm. Reeve,, A,nmatiford; Lvlr. Herbert Williams, Lammae-etreet; Mr E. Colby Evans and Mr. (David Samuel. Lam- mee-stroet.

eARMARTHEH CHOIR BOY TO WESTMINSTER ABBEY. Master Roy Giles, the eon of Mr and :\1n;. Levia Giles. Carmarthen, has just been ad- mitted as a chorister to the choir of West- minster Abbey. Tho examination, which was competitive a fit p n boys choten from aU parts of the coun- try, was con- ducted person- ally on Wednes daÿ h'<"t, by ir Frederick B-ie'ge, M.V.O., tho famous orga. nist and choir- master of the Abbey Vacan- cies ill t h • Abbey choir. one of the most exclusive and historic in the world, are, as may be ima- gined, much coveted T n addition to a voice of excep- tional quality, range and promise of develop- ment, a thorough knowledge of the, rudi- ments or -nu,-io is necessary in candidates, while special irwportance is attached to a boy's ability to pass a very exacting test in reading mi aie at sight before he is cvem accepted as a competitor. In tilese respects Roy Giles was speciality coached by his n other. There was also n examination in the usual secondary sa'iool subjectea. Roy was a pupil at the Caimarthen Grammar School, under Mr. E. ;-1.. Allen, M A., the headmaster, and vas a member of St. Peter's Ohurch Choir under Mr. Haroll Malkin, F.R.C.O. He has just turned ten years, and if all goes well he will remain in the Abbey choir for the usual period of ears. During that time he will, of (x>urse, beapupilir.thefantous Abbey School ur der the headmaster. Mi H. O. Cavalier. M.A.

CARMARTHEN COUNCIL SCORES THE APPOINTMENT OF POOR RATE COLLECTOR. At a meeting of Ih2 finrnce committee of the Carmarthen Town Council on Wednes- day night, the Mayor presiding, a letter was received from the Local Government Boar J stating that* after considering respective claims at the Council and the Board of Gurtdians to tho right 0: appointing ev poor rate collector f"r the parish of St. Peter, the Board proposed to issues an order at tl s desne of the town council to rescind the order authorising the guardians to appoint the poor rate collector. This meiins that the town council will lii.-t the power to appoint. With regard to the complaint of the in. habitants of Magazine-row that the trees in the park k" pttl, sun away from their gar- dens, a. sub-committee reported that only a small part of the gardens were shaded anrf recommended that every alternative tree bj cut down.—The recommendation was adop- ted. It was suggested that the timber Irona the trees might be sold is pitwood, but Mr. Dd. Williams s-iggeisted that the, council should 'keep it for fencing purposes. On the suggestion of Mr. Oliver Joncbs it was decided to cloce the upper gate of the if ark so as to prevent cattle getting on t. the potato-plots in the park. Mr. W. J. Mertin said people in Priory- streer were complaining that cattle wera getting on to their plots.—The Surveyor said the land had been fenced before the plots were let. Mr W. J. Martin asked if anything fur- ther had been done to provide plots for all vho wanted them in the Priory-*>tre<3t dis- trict. The Surveyor said the Council had taken over a field there and nine plots ha<d beeit taken out of tho twelve provided there',

COUNCILLOR'S OFFER OF LAND MR. MAURICE JONES EXPLAINS THE POSITION. At the Carmarthen borough education committee on Tuesday night the Clerk Ie- ported having received the appended corre- spondence with regard to thr; Committee's aecept-ince of a plot of garden adjoining Pentrepoeth School from Councillor Georga James. In a letter to the committee dated April 24th Mr. D. Maurice Jones, heudmfcgter of Pentrepoeth School says:- 1 thank you fc: acceding to my request for permission to use temporarily a small ipart of th-j garden belonging to kir. -Jarn?g, Crown Swores, for lhe purpose of introduc- ing gardening as a regular subject into ti-t", o&f'ciol curriculum Your confidence in my judgment was in keeping with the Ct m-idcr- ate treatment I l;.a"e invariably received fiom the Bc.rough Education Committer during the 36 years that I have had the pri- vilege of serving under it. and I do not remember having made, during tht3 whole- of that period, any application which could be thought fanciful or unreasonable. For some weeks I had experienced great diffi- culty in securing a suitable plot of ground rear the school pnd Mr. James had a lar.p garden adjoining the school premi^c^, 5 begged of him, as a favour to me, to grant ,n, the use of a small part of ic for instruc- tiop in gardening. I considered that the training in the subject was of far greater In.portance than the produce which could be obtained fre-m a. few square yards of grcvnd-a produce vvhijli v-ould Pleall very little when divided among 20 boys. I there- fore suggested to Mr. James that, in lieu of rent, he should receive the produce if he supplied the seeds. After much pressure he reluctantly consented. The arrangement, which was to be for one year only, received tho approval of His Majesty's insp<ctor. I regret that Mr. James has been subjected to such unkind criticism. Criticism of the part I had in the arrangement is to me a matter of little concern, but I consider it due to Mr James that you should know that what he did was solely to oblige me. I fee' very grateful to him. but to snare him further annoyance I have thought it advisable to cancel the agreement. Councillor -Geo. James lias wTitten to the committee as follows:—Jn reply to your favour of the 28th ulto. acquainting me of the acceiptance by your committee of a plot of mv garden adjoining* ijip Pentiepoeth Council School, v-hich I granted to Mr. D. M. Jcnes, headmaster for instructional pur- poses. It is evioent by the remarks made lespeoang the n.atter by s;m, people that I etcod to benefit much bv the ar^no-omont so I immediately called Lpon Jones v.'ithdrawing the offer. The plot i' offered was 14 yards x 14 yards which had already been dug and manured and early eseds had fcTohWl'-f ab0Ut I fhall ooli^ed if you will have this letter read at your next meeting, so that the public may n haTe the opportunity of knowing exactly what was done. I

Owing to extreme' pressure on our space ft report of the Carmarthenshire Antiquarian Society has been held over.