The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

Shocking Gun Accident at Mydrim. FARMER'S SKULL BLOWN OFF. Mr H. Brunei White, deputy-coroner for West Car- marthenshire, held an inquest at the Maenllwyd Inn, Mydrim, on Monday, to inquire into the circumstan- ces attending the death of Mr George Harries (48), Travelyrych Farm, Mydrim.—Mr J. W. Jones was foreman of the jury. John Harries, son of the deceased, gave evidence of identification, and said that his father had resided at Travelyrych for about two years. On the previous Saturday deceased was occupied with the work on the farm, and witness saw him aoout 5 p.m. on the yard. He (deceased) had a double-barrelled gun (produced). One of the barrels had burst about twelve months ago. Two dogs also accompanied him. Deceased was in the habit ot often going on shooting excursions, and rabbits were to be found on the corn fields near the wood, about three hundred yards from the farm. Wit- ness went as usual to the field to look after the cattle. He went on the pony. When witness had seen the cattle, and was returning home about 6.30 p.m., the pony shied in the roadway near the freith of the corn field. Witness there found his father. He was along- side the freith on the roadside, and the gun was lying on the freith. There was also a rabbit on the fence, which was dead. Witness called out, Father, what are you doing there ?" Deceased made no reply. There was some blood on the hedge. Witness then went near to the deceased, and discovered a shot wound across the eye. Witness did not touch the body, but proceeded at once to the farm, and there in- formed Amy Jane Jones (18) that deceased was dead. Witness then proceeded to Mydrim to acquaint his sister,-who had gone to a dressmaker's, of what had occurred. Witness then went to his uncle, Joshua Harries, the Close, Mydrim, and afterwards to his grandfather, Samuel Thomas, Bwlchgwynt. He then returned to Travelyrych, and saw Herbert Lewis, mason, Mydrim, and Thomas Davies, Mydrim, and others carrying the body to the house. Deceased was of temperate habits. Witness had often used the gun. It used to be tied up with string. Evidence was also given by Amy Jane Jones, a servant in the employ of the deceased, and Margaret Jane Harries (21), daughter of the deceased. Dr Benjamin Adams Lewis, Mydrim, deposed I was acquainted with deceased for thirty years. I was called last Saturday evening about 6.45 p.m. to see the deceased. I found him lying against a hedge on a corner of a corn field on his right side outside the freith. There was a gun about three feet away (produced). One of the barrels is useless, it having burst, and chere was a piece of string used to fasten the barrel to the stock. It had the appearance of an old burst. I saw a dead rabbit on the freith on the left hand side. The vault of the skull was completely blown off. In my opinion from examination the shot had entered just above the right eye and come out at the opposite side. I believe the accident was caused by the deceased attempting to get across the freith holding the rabbit in his left hand with the gun in his right. It was a very rough freith, and he must have stumbled. I am almost certain that it must have been the result of a pure accident. The jury returned a verdict of Accidental death.

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A meeting of the committee of Welsh peers and members of Parliament interested in the repr- esentation of Wales in the Royal arms has been summoned for Wednesday next. It is understood that Sir William Harcourt, who was placed in charge of the petition to the King, will have an important communication to make to his col- leagues. At Llauelly County Court on Monday (before Judge Bishop and a jury) Thomas Phillips plumber, 29, Union-buildings Llauelly, claimed £50 against George Mercer, contractor, New-road Llanelly, for assault and false imprisonment. De- fendent accidentally allowed a gold chain to slip from a lavatory basin in to the drain, and Phillips who was called to search the syphon trap, declared that the chain was not there. idefendant charged him with theft, and gave him into custody. He Was locked up for 18 hours, and eventually WJIS disohasged by the magistrates. After hearing evidence the Judge expressed the opinion that the justices did quite right in acquitting Phillips 8«pec!ally as the clnin had ml'; ¡.,c" traced. The jury found for plaintiff, and awarded him £ 15 daoaagB»;~—"

ST CLEARS. SUNDAY SCHOOL FESTIVAL.-v-- The Welsh Sunday School Festival of the rural deanery of St. Clears was held at Llanwinio on Wednesday, June 12th. The following schools took partLlanwinio, Mydrim, Llanfihangel-Abercowin, Llangan, Llanboidy, and Llanfyrnach. The rain, though greatly needed, was against a gathering of this kind, but still the little Church in the heart of the country was filled to over- flowing, many being quite unable to find even stand- ing room. The portion of Scripture to be prepared for the festival was the same as that of the English festival which was held at Laugharne on Whit- Monday. The various schools met at 10.15 when a rehearsal was held, under the leadership of Mr John Walters, late of Plasparke, Mydrim. Miss Walters, the sister of the conductor, presided at the American organ. The service, which was the ordinary morning prayer to the third collect, was on the whole very well rendered, but with some of the schools the work of preparation was devoted mainly to the anthem and the hymns the remaining portion of the work appar- antly received scant attention. This should not be so as all schools which join the festival should prepare all the work and begin in time. The anthem, Cydgenwch i'r Arglwydd (Owain Alaw), was sang with spirit and heartiness. The bass solo was taken by Mr John Parry, and the duett by Mrs Jones, The Vicarage, and Mr John Roberts, all of Mydrim. These soloists did their parts well. The Rev William Davies, Llanfihangel-Abercowin, intoned the service, and materially helped to keep up the tone of the sing- ing, which had a tendency to flatten owing to the dampness of the day. Taking the musical portion of the service as a vhole Mr Walters deserves to be con- gratulated, and it is to be hoped that lie will continue to take the interest lie does in the future as well as he has done in the past. To our mind the catechizing, which was done by the Rev D. L. Jones, assistant diocesan missioner, was the least satisfactory part of the festival. Now this may be attributed to one or two causes either the system is at fault and not suited to the wants of the schools, or the scholars are diffident in expressing themselves on an occasion of this kind. A similar thing was noticed at the English festival, but to a less degree. If the object of the Association is to be attained, that is a more sytematic method of teaching in our Sunday Schools. The Association should consider whether the system at present in force ought to be revised as judging judging by results on the day of the festivals the present system appears to be a failure. At Llanwinio the catechizing for a considerable time resolved itself in a dialogue between the catechist and some one or two of the older scholars who expressed themselves rather freely at times, and in a manner not at all in keeping with the sacred edifice. One other point we noticed was that the catechizing was carried on for too long a time, an hour and a quarter at one service and nearly an hour and a half at the other is too long to keep the attention of the scholars on the work. We should recommend that a certain time should be laid down by the committee and not to be exceeded. At the close of the services luncheon and tea were pro- vided by the vicar, the Rev D. Howells, and his parishioners, for all the scholars. The afternoon ser- vice consisted of the Litany, which was intoned, and the catechising on the New Testament and Prayer Book work. PETTY SESSIONS.-These sessions were held at the Court House, St Clears, on Tuesday, before Messrs W. H. M. Yelverton, Henry Lawrence, C. W. Jones, J. X. Harrison, J. Henry Thomas, and Gr. E. S. Protheroe-Beynon. Highway Offences.—P.C. J. Hoare summoned David Thomas, Greenbridge Inn, Eglwyscummin, for not keeping his proper side on the road whilst driving. —Fined 10s and cost-P.C. Hoare also summoned Joseph Shankland, New Inn, Pendine, for a similar offence, and a like fine was imposed. Cruelty Cases.Inspector William Eastdown, R.S.P.C.A., charged Robert Thomas, Little Bromvast Farm, Laugharne, with cruelty to a horse.—Fined XI inclusive.—Jabez Jones, haulier, Pwlltrap, St Clears, was summoned for a similar offence, and fined 5s and costs. Affiliation Case.-Hannah Davies, Sicn Cottage, St Clears, summoned Daniel Evans, farm servant, Pontcowin, Merthyr, to show cause, etc.—An order of 2s 6d per week was made against the defendant. Assaults.—William Howells, The Ship, St Clears, charged Henry Watts, the Quay, St Clears, with assault.—A fi n, of 12s and costs was imposed.—James Griffiths, Blue Boar Hotel, St Clears, summoned Wm. Williams, cockle merchant, Arch Cottage, St Clears, for assault.—Fined 10s and costs. Drunk and disorderly Cases. P.C. Thomas Richards summoned John Watts, collier, Laugharne, for being drunk and disorderly.—Fined 5s and costs. —The same constable preferred a similar charge against John Thomas, collier, Smiths' Arms, Laugharne, who was fined 7s 6d and costs.

NEWCHURCH. WEDDING.—On Thursday, the 6th inso, at New- church Parish Church, Mr Thomas Rees, Farm Forge, was married to Miss Mary Jane Jones, Blaencynen Farm, Newchurch, by the Rev T. M. Morgan, vicar of Newchurch. The wedding, though quiet, was a very pretty one. The bridesmaids were Miss Mary Evans, Monachtv Farm, and Miss Margaret Evans, Glanrhydw (cousins of the bride), and two brothers of the bridegroom witnessed the ceremony. Break- fast was provided at the bride's house and dinner was afterwards served at the Boar's Head Hotel, Carmar- then, after which the newly married couple left for Porth, Rhondda Valley, where the honeymoon is being spent. The wedding group was photographed by Mr Henry Giles.

LLANSAWEL. NEW ORGAN.—Many readers of the JOURNAL will I be glad to hear that there has now arrived here a first- class organ for Siloh Independent Chapel. The in- strument is a superior and highly-finished article, and is said to excel most chapel organs in the district. ) MIRACULOUS ESCAPE.Oii Friday last an accident —which might have had fatal results—took place on the highway road leading from Abergorlech to Llan- sawel. A party of ladies were returning home to I Llansawel from a singing festival driven in a trap by Mr James Davies, Swan Inn, Llansawel. Soon after passing through Abergorlech, when going down hill near Nantyresger, a vehicle followed in full gallop, and collided with Mr Davies's trap, and entangled 1 wheels was the result. The crash in the collision was so violent that the ladies were thrown bodily out of the trap. Their friends at Llansawel are glad that II they saved so well. There have been several similar accidents in the neighbourhood, and it is high time that the public should be protected from such reckless and foolish pranks.

NEATH. A SCHOOLMASTER'S PLUCKY RESCUE. A Neath child of seven named William Henry Cossley, 2, Brick- yard Cottages, while playing on Saturday morning with a boat moored above the bridge over the Neath river, fell into the water and was carried down stream with the ebbing tide. Mr W. Fred Thomas, an old Llansadwrn boy, now headmaster of the Giant's Grave School under the Briton Ferry School Board, who was cycling past, seeing a crowd collecting on the bridge dismounted and jumped off' the Corporation Quay after divesting himself of hat and coat only. He dived under and brought the lad, who was unconscious, safely up. Both resnier and rescued were helped into a boat by David Lewis and a companion. Mr Thomas immediately applied first aid and the lad speedily re- covered consciousness.

CWMBACH REPORT.—The report of H.M.'s inspector on the years' work of the Cwmbach Board School has just come to hand, and we have to congratulate Mr Evans, Miss Evans, and Mr J. S. Thomas on their success. The highest possible grants, 22s per head, have been obtained. The report upon the mixed school is brief but suggestive. It runs thus This is a well taught school." The report upon the infant's class reads thus "The infant's work was very satisfactory."

1 ABERBANK, LLANDYSSUL. It WEDDING.—A smart wedding took place at Capel Drindod, Aberbank, Llandyssul, on Tuesday, 11th I June, when Miss Ellen Morris Havard, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs William Havard, Aberbank, was united in holy matrimony to Mr David Lewis Evans, Bribwll, Rhydlewis. The bride looked ex ceedingly pretty in a gown of silver reyloth exquis- itely trimmed with cream satin lace, sequites, and a large white picture hat of chiffon and orange blossoms and carried a boquet of white flowers, the gift of the bridegroom. Her bridesmaids were Miss Harris, Bronwydd, who wore a dress of moussetine de sore, relieved with pale blue satin and a hat of pale blue straw completed so tidily with velvet and roses, and Miss M. E. Havard, Cardigan, neice of the bride, at- tired in a white Llama dress with lace insertions, a pale blue satin sash, and a large white picture hat. Mr John J. Thomas, Moylon, Rhydlewis, was the best man. The guests included Mr Lewis, Briball, Capt. and Mrs Jones, Rochvilla, Mrs Capt. Sheppard, Llan- dovery, Miss Baker, Bronwydd, and many others too numerous too mention. After the ceremony was over the bridal party returned home through the quaint little village, which was gaily decorated for the occa- sion, where a sumptuous repast was prepared. Later in the day the toasts were drunk, and a thoroughly good peaceable spree" was the result. The bride and bridegroom left for Llandovery amidst showers of rice, old slippers, boots and clogs, and hearty congratu- lations from all. After reaching the station it was as lively there as it was at Aberbank. Fog rockets were settled on the rails. The presents numbered far over 100, and were costly. The bride's travelling gown was of dark blue serge, with toque of black and white tulle violets.

LLANFYNYDD. FESTIVAL.—Last Sunday the above Parish Church choir, Sunday School, and friends went over to Brechfa for the usual bi-ennial festival. Special hymns suitable pieces for the children, and the anthem "Mam yw yr Arglwydd" (Bruce Steane) were ren- dered very creditably under the leadership of Mr F. Smith accompanied by Mrs Williams on the har- monium. The rector of Brechfa, Rev T. Jones, was the catechist upon the chapter, and the vicar of Llan- fynydd, Rev J. S. Williams, preached in the evening. Mr J. Sivill, D.C. and churchwarden, assisted by numerous Brechfa friends had made excellent arrange- ments for the comfort and convenience of the visitors and the weather kept fine for all to arrive home with- out a wetting.

CWYNFE CALL.—The following announcement appeared in the "British Weekly" of last week "Mr G. G. Williams, Presbyterian College, Carmarthen, has accepted a call for Jerusalem and Gwynfe churches, via Llandilo."

LLANDEBIE SCHOOL BOARD. — A meeting of the Llandebie School Board was held at the Shirehall, Llandilo, on the 11th instant, when there were present:—Mi- Thomas Evans, Garnfawr (in the chair) Rev R. G. Lawrence, Rev G. Evans, Messrs D. J. Jones, Wm. Stephens, and Thomas Evans, Thornhill. A letter was read from the architect with reference to the pro- gress at this school, and it was resolved that the con- tractor be paid a sum of £45 on account. On the proposition of the Rev R. G. Lawrence, seconded by Mr William Stephens, it wos decided to advertise for an assistant mistress at Cefnceithin School at an annual salary of £íO with a, £2 10s:annual increase to £80.It was decided to advertise for an ex-pupil teacher for Drefach School.—Miss Bessie Evans, Maesllyn, Llandyssul, has since been engaged. Mr Thomas Evans proposed, and the Rev G. Evans secon- ded, that the clerk be instructed to ask for an appoint- ment with H.M. Inspector, as soon as he received a reply from the Board of Education.—Mr D. J. Jones proposed an amendment, which found a seconder in the Rev R. G. Lawrence, that the reply be received first. For the amendment there voted the Rev R. G. Lawrence, Messrs D. J. Jones and Thomas Evans, and.three also voted for the original motion to which the Chairman gave his casting vote. --The question of salaries was deferred to the next meeting. Thomas S. Chambers having written to state that he could not remain at Drefach School un- less the Board increased his salary, it was proposed by the Rev R. G. Lawrence, and seconded by the Rev R. j Evans, that his salary be increased from £ 47 10s to £ 52 a year.—It was resolved that Mr B. Morgan, Ammanford, should supply the books, stationery, etc., during the next school year. The grants earned at the Ammanford evening continuation school and Peny- groes E.C. school were £75 2s, and £36 19s respect- ively. It was decided that the managers should apply for tenders for carrying out the work of colour- ing the school walls at Ammanford.

RAM, NEAR LAMPETER. SCHOOL REPORT. — The teaching is vigorously given, and the efficiency of the school, in spite of a closure, is in all respects well maintained. The children are bright and intelligent, and the order and tone are very good. Infant Class The infants are under careful and diligent instruction, and are well advanced in their work, particularly in the elementary sub- jects." Ben. Jones has obtained a First Class in the Queen's Scholarship Examination. Average, 108 grant earned, f 118 lls fee grant, £54; total grant for the school, £172 lis.

LLANDOVERY. BRITISH SCHOOL REPORT.—H.M. Inspector reports of this school as follows ;—This school has obtained the highest grant. It has made good progress during the past year, and the work generally shows that the lessons are given with great care and intelligence. The infants have been extremely well taught inevery class. The reading of the elder infants was .unusually good, and deserves special mention. The main room has been greatly improved for teaching purposes by the erection of a glass partition. RETURN OF A 'TROOPER—Trooper D. S. Davies, of the 4th Company Glamorgan Yeomanry, returned home after a long sojourn in South Africa on Thurs- day evening. He was given a grand reception. Hundreds of his fellow townsmen met him at the station, and he was dragged in a brake through the town. Speeches were delivered by Messrs T. Roberts, T. Gwenlais Davies, J. E. Thomas (late of the King's Arms), and others. Trooper Davies modestly responded. IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE.—A meeting of the com- mittee formed in connection with the town council for the purpose of devising means to attract visitors to the town was held on Monday, when it was suggested that a sum not exceeding £15 should be spent on the work. The proposals include the issuing of hand- bills setting forth the town's attractions, advertising in daily and weekly papers, and the inviting of the contribution of seats to be placed at suitable spots by ) members of the Corporation and others. BRITISH SCHOOL CONTINUATION SCHOOL. — The following is a copy of H.M. Inspector concerning the f British School continuation evening school received on Friday last, 14th inst The teaching was intelli- gent and the work throughout was helpful to the pupils." The highest grant was earned. TREAT TO LADS' BRIGADE.—On Thursday evening I the lads brigade, officers, and friends were entertained to an excellent repast at the corn market by Quarter- master Perkins. The catering was carried out most efficiently by Councillor Dan Davies, Stone-street. The original intention was to partake of the treat al fresco on the Crug, but this was prevented by the weather turning out wet. Later in the afternoon the lads very creditably went through a sham fight on the Crug. The commanding officer of the brigade is Mr W. Rees, solicitor, Forest House, and the captain, Mr I F. Sheppard, College View. AN ECHO.—Councillor Gwenlais Davies desires us to repeat an observation made by him at the last Council meeting, viz., that he feels convinced that un- less a strict supervision is kept on the water running waste in tanks in private houses that all the water in the Towy will not be sufficient to meet the wants of the natives. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The fortnightly meeting of this Board was held on Friday, Mr T. Watkins Ty- cerrig, presiding.—The business throughout was of a routine character.—In reply to a query by the Master the Clerk quoted the law on the point as to what was to be done with vagrants who came to the House with money in their possession, stating that they could not get lodgings outside. It was to the effect that in such cases the Master was entitled to take all monies found upon their persons, and hand them over to the Board. The Act was regarded as rather hard in genuine cases, and a spirit prevailed among the majority of the mem- bers of letting the Master use his discretion under such circumstances. A meeting of the Assessment Committee was held afterwards.—Mr James, Troed- rhiwrescer, was appointed school attendance officer for Llanwrda at jE3 10s, the amount paid to his predeces- sor.—Several members were of opinion that the amount should be reduced to £2 10s.—It was pointed out that this could not be done without readvertising. There was only one application.—It was decided to engage the services of Messrs Eves, of London, to re- value the railways in the Union. CRICKET LLANDOVERY COLLEGE V. AMMANFORD. —This match was played at Llandovery on Saturday, and resulted in a victory for the homesters by only one run. Scores Llandovery College, 40; Amman- ford, 39. PERSONA, INFLUENCE."—" Personal influence- direct and indirect," was the subject of a paper read before the Llandovery Adult Temperance Society on Tuesday evening by Mr Wyndham Price. As the time at the disposal of the members was short, a wish was generally expressed to have the paper again read later on, when a discussion could follow The paper was highly praised by Messrs D. Evans, Workhouse Master; Mr John, Glangwydderig Factory, and others.

LAMPETER. COUNTY COURT.—The bi-monthly county court was held here on the 12th inst, before His Honour Judge Bishop. John Jones, of Tregaron, factoryman, sued Catherine Roberts, of Tregaron, for £3 10s, half year's rent of a cottage. Mr Daniel Watkins appeared for j Elaintiff.—The plaintiff's case was that two years ago he bought houses at Tregaron of Mr Jones, dehor, one I of which was occupied by defendant at a rent of f6. He gave notice to defendant to quit in September last and at the beginning of September defendant called I him in and asked to continue the tenancy, and he agreed that she should do so at a rent of £7 a year. Defendant called him in on the 29th September, and paid him jE3 rent, and at the same time gave notice to quit in March. She left the house in March and the claim was for £3 10s, the half-year's rent due to that time in pursuance of the re-letting —The defendant's daughter appeared for her mother, and stated that neither her mother nor herself had taken the house, and that her mother could not have asked for the house without her hearing it. They went out at the end of their tenancy, that was March last. She offered plaintiff £3 in the factory, but plaintiff' declined I to receive it unless it was 10s more.— Plaintiff re-called denied that defendant offered him I £3 in the factory—Judgment was given for defendant for the £3 paid into Court. Evan Jones, Smithy, Talsarn, sued James Mcllquham, Aberystwyth, for the recovery of £2 10s being the balance for four tons eighteen hundredweights of old cast and scrap iron.— Mr Watkins appeared for plaintiff, and Mr William Davies for defendant.—Plaintiff' put in a letter which he received from defendant saying that if 4 tons of old cast and wrought scrap iron could be made up he would give £2 5s per ton for it on rail at Lam- peter, or £2 10s delivsred at Aberystwith. Corres- pondence was read in which defendant complained of the quality of the iron saying he expected horse shoes plough shares and scraps, such as were found in a country blacksmith's shop; and in one of his letters plaintiff wrote to defendant I leave it to you to deduct what you think reasonable for the dirt." Defendanthad forwarded a. cheqne for £9 15s, which plaintiff cashed in a few days after.—Robert Mcllqu- ham, defendant's son, was called for the defence, and stated the stuff received from defendant was not what was usually obtained from countty smiths. It contained old ovens, grates and lightsheet iron.—The I Judge thought the defendant had bought a pig in a poke aud must abide by the bargain. He could not refuse the plaintiff's claim, and gave judgment accordingly. A remitted interpleader in which the parties were W. R. Jenkins, Sunny Hill, Tregaron execution creditor Daniel Jones, Tyhen, defendant and Margaret Jones and Daniel Jones, junior, Doldre, claimants, was adjourned on the application of Mr W. Davies, who appeared for the execution creditor. MUSICAL SUCCESS.—At the examination held on the 8th inst, at Aberystwith in connection with the Trinity College of Music, London, we are pleased to find the following young persons from this town among the successful candidates for pianoforte play- ing, viz., Miss Mary Jones, Cefnbryn House (14), 67 marks, and Miss Annie M. Davies, Harford Square (15 J, 64 marks in the Intermediate Division, and Miss Nancy Davies, Fairfield (11), 75 marks in the Preparatory Division being pupils of Miss M. H. Hughes, organist of St Peter's Church, Lampeter andMiss Ella Richards, Ardwyn (13), 62 marks in the Junior Grade and Master Cecil Frank Moore, Bridge-street (12), 70 marks in the Preparatory Grade; being pupils of Miss Maggie Thomas, College Street. At a previous examination in connection with the same college, Miss Sarah Ann Jones, of Llanybyther, also a pupil of Miss Thomas was successful in ele- mentary violin playing, obtaining 75 marks. S'f. DAVID'S COLLEGE.—The "results of the June examination will probabh be announced on Wednes- day, June 26th, and the conferring of degrees will take place in the Town Hall of Lampeter, on Friday, June 28th, at 11 o'clock. This will be followed by the usual lunch in the College School Hall, and an at home in the College grounds in the afternoon. The examiners this year for the B.A. and Lie. Div. are :—Rev F. W. Spurling, M.A., tutor of Keble College, Oxford Rev C. M. Blagden, M.A., student and tutor of Christ Church, Oxford L. Stampa, M.A, Magdalen College, Oxford Rev F. Watson, D.D., fel- low and lecturer of St John's College, Cambridge; J C Leathern, M.A., fellow of St John's College, Cam- bridge S. Skinner, M.A., Christ's College, Cambridge; L. J Roberts, M.A., Exeter College, Oxford. For the B.D. degree, for which the new regulations come into force this year, the examiners are Rev H. B. Swete, D.D., regius professor of Divinity at Cam- bridge Rev W. E. Barnes, D.D., hulsean professor of Divinity at Cambridge and Rev I. Gregory Smith, D.D., formerly fellow and tutor of Brasenose I College, Oxford, and examining chaplain to the late Bishop of St David's. For the convenience of those who intend to enter the College in October, and to lessen the pressure of the ordinary matriculation on October 9th, an additional examination will be held on Thursday, Juue 27th. Names should be sent to the Principal not later than June 25th. Candidates for admission may also qualify for entrance on the result of the Scholarship Examination which begins on Wednesday, October 2nd. CHURCH FESTIVAL.—On Wednesday, the 12th in- stant, the choral festival of the churches in the deanery of Lampeter was held at St. Peter's Church here and was very largely attended. The churches represented were Lampeter, Llanybyther, Cellan, Llanfairclydogau, Llanwnen, Silian, Pencarreg; Llanwenog, Llan- gybi, Llanycrwys, and Bettws Bledrws. The first service commenced at 11.30 with the singing of the processional tune Verillum" followed by the in- tonation of the morning service by the Rev R Lloyd i Jones, Bettws Bledrws. The Revs J. D. Lewis, Pen- carreg, and J. N. Evans, Llangybi, read the lessons, and the Rev T P. Lewis, Silian, preached an eloquent sermon bearing upon the service of song in the House of God. The Venite, Psalms 24th, 41st, the Te Deum, Laudamus, Benedietus, and Psalm 100th, were very effectively rendered and the anthem "Gloria'" (Mozart) was also sung as well as Pentecost," and Wynnstay." In the afternoon at 2.30 the Litany was intoned by the Rev Daniel Jones, vicar, in a, beautiful and impressive style, and the rest of the .service was devoted to the rendering of the anthem 'the chants, and some of the tunes. All the visiting choirs were entertained by the St. Peter's Church: members to tea in the St. David's College grounds. The tables were presided over by lady members of the Church, and the arrangements were carried out by a committee consisting of the Rev W. J. Evans, curate Miss Annie Hughes and Miss Annie Owen, Station- terrace Mr D. F. Lloyd, Bryn and Mr D. Davies, 8, Station-terrace the caterer being Miss Edwards, Beehive, Lampeter. The evening service began at 5.30 with the singing of the processional tune St. Cynog." The Rev W. J. Evans, curate, and Rev R. Lloyd Jones read the lessons, and the Rev T. P. Lewis, Silian, delivered a short but pithy sermon. Several psalms were again chanted and the anthem rendered in excellent style as well as the tunes Glan- hafren," "Vernon," and "Bryntirion." Mr W. Lewis ably performed the arduous task of conductor, and'Miss Hughes, the St. Peter's Church organist, presided at the organ throughout the services. We have been favoured by a gentleman of authority on music with the following observations on the singing:— He says :—One of the most forcible things that struck me was the punctuality and enthusiasm evident on the part of those present. I am almost sure the able conductor, Mr Lewis, was well pleased in this direc- tion. I am sorry I failed to be present in the morn- J ing service, but feel thankful of getting the privilege of attending both the afternoon aSd evening services, j The Litany, in my opinion, was well performed the worthy Vicar intoned his portion with remarkable clearness and fervour. I do not recollect of the Litany being intoned in a better manner thaa upon this occa- sion." The choristers did their portion in a pleasing manner indeed, except in one or two instances which could easily have been done properly if all had fol- lowed the baton of the conductor. Nevertheless, I consider this one of the best, if not the best portion rendered during the day. The chants were verv satis- factorily sung. The only thing that might be improved was attention to the pointing of the' Psalms. Pro- bably to get this perfectly done requires more prac- tices and a longer period of preparation. I believe the singing of the tunes was characterised in a great measure by the hwyl Gymreig, but the latter would have still been more evident if the movement had been a little slower. Musical authorities have and do con- demn slow movement of hymn-tunes. If this was the characteristic in days gone by, truly at the present day we have a tendency to go the opposite extreme— too fast a movement. I believe this to be objection- able, inasmuch as it does not allow of singing in spirit," and further, pins the mind, and that too anxiously, upon the baton of the conductor. I well know conductors are ready with their reasons in this direction. True if the hymn-tune or chant be com- menced at a brisk movement, towards the end the movement will have gradually become much slower, but I believe this may be remedied by getting the choristers to give more attention to the baton and less to the hymn-book. The conductor was fully conscious of this, but he was powerless if he wished improve- ment, as he was limited to rather less than 43 minutes to cover the ground mapped out, consequently all was gone over hastily. I should recommend that the after- noon services should commence 30 minutes earlier, so as to allow more scope for the conductor, as this is the only occasion upon which he might bring about uni- formity in the singing in all the churches of the Deanery. As for the evening service I have only the greatest praise to bestow upon it. The alto, which was conspicuous by its absence, was in the evening full and rich. The anthem, Gloria," was sung in splendid style. The fault, if any, was with the move- ment, which was somewhat irregular; but I state again that this weakness must not be laid down to the I conductor, but rather to the choirs, who practically appeared determined to alter the rate of movement. These few remarks, I trust, will be taken in good part as they are well-intentioned, and the writer hopes again to be spared to be present at future festivals, and knows full well, unless the singing become much deteriorated, he will enjoy it immensely, as he did on his last occasion. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—A meeting of the Board was held on Friday, the 14th inst. Present Mr David Davies, Velindre (chairman) Rev R. C. Jones, Lampeter Messrs Lewis Davies, Gelly J. C. Harford, Falcondale David Price, Fronbedr John Davies, Lampeter William Jones, Gelligarneddau John Jones, Teifyside Hall T. Williams, Gwarnant B. J. Evans, Llanfairfach David Davies, Tyncoed J. G. Marsden, Dyffryn Drs Abel Evans and E. C. Thomas, medical officers, and Mr J. Ernest Lloyd, clerk. Mr Bircham, the Local Govtxnment Board Inspector, was also present. The amount of out- relief administered during the past fortnight was as follows :—Lampeter district per Mr David Parry, jE30 16s to 115 paupers Llanybyther district per Mr D. Evans, £39 5s to 128 paupers.—Number in the House, 20 corresponding period last year, 15. Vagrants relieved during the past. fortnight, 17 corresponding period last year, 20. Mr Harford asked Mr Bircham how the sums paid bv the officers towards their pension were applied. They did not seem to pay it to any insurance fund, but to the common fund of the lTnion-to a fund which they received no benefit from. It seemed to him to be a very unsatisfactory arrangement.—Mr Bircham replied that the amounts were paid to the Common Fund and not to any special fund, and the superannuation allowances would in teh same way have to be paid out of the Common Fund. The Act stipulated that it should be so. A letter was read from Mr Thomas Lloyd, the clerk to the Lampeter School Board, enquiring whether the Board had received from the County Councils of Cardigan and Carmarthen, the returns shewing the amounts levied upon and received from the Lampeter Union under the Technical Instruction Act for the last three years, and how the same have been applied, and how much has been expended within and for the benefit of this Union. The letter also stated that encouraged bv the favour- able resolutions passed by the District'Councils and by the assistance of the Lampeter Town Council and the Lampeter School Board, it has now been decided that a Girls' Secondary School be established in Lampeter in September next,.—The Clerk stated that the returns referred to had not been'received. Mr Bircham said that since he was there before before they had had a ne.v census and new Board of Guardians, but as regards the latter it seemed principally to be composed of the old members whom he was very pleased to see. The population, he was sorry to say, had gone down. In 1891 it was 9,684, and in 1901, 9,256, showing a decrease of over 400. In agricultural parishes the decrease was more than this. With the decrease in population there was also a decrease of pauperism. At the last census the number of paupers in the Union, both in and out, was 327, which was a percentage of 3'4 on the population. The number now was 269 which was less than 3 per cent. or 2'9. The decrease of pauper- ism was accounted for perhaps owing to able-bodied men leaving for Glamarganshire for work and sending assistance home to their relatives. That being so he thought relief should be given for short periods in order that the Board might ascertain where these men were and made to pay towards their relations if able to. There were some persons still which would better taken care of in the House. There were not very many children in the House, which was all the better. The Workhouse was not the place for children, although they were very well taken care of there. He had been over the House, and everything was clean and tidy. It was one of the most cleanlv kept Workhouses in his district. They had a new Master who was young, but he hoped he would take interest in his work and that his great pride would be to keep the place as it was handed over to him. They had also had a new clerk and he hoped also that matters would go on perfectly smoothly and that they were prepared to work harmoniously together. As far as he knew at present there was nothing likely to disturb that harmony, and he hoped that t would^con- tinue between the Guardians and the officers. LAMPETER RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.—A meeting of the Lampeter Rural District Council was held after the Board, Mr B. J. Evans presiding.—The question of the condition of the road from Talsarn to Wern- fach, in the parish of Trefilan, which had been ad- journed from the last meeting, was mentioned. The committee which had been appointed to report upon; the road had not done so, and the Chairman remarked that in the absence of such report they could do ■ nothing but adjourn the matter again—This was agreed to, and the Clerk was directed to write to the chairman of the Council, who was one of the com- mittee, to obtain the report by the next meeting. The following report was read Lampeter Rural Dis- trict Council. Gentlemen,—Having visited parts of the parishes of Cellan, Llanfair, Bettws, Llanwnen, and Llanwenog, I beg to report as follows :—Pentre- lan Farm, situate in the parish of Llanfair, was in a very bad sanitary condition, the whole house was in a dilapidated state, and unfit for human habitation. The three cottages at Silver Mine have been supplied with privy accommodations, so also have Llanfair Bridge Inn and Penlan Farm. One of the houses called Taibach, Llangybi, was in a very bad condition, and should be repaired or demolished The village of Llangybi was in very good order with the exception of one or two places. Tratie farmhouse, situate in the parish of Llanwenog, I found in a very bad state of repair, and nearly all the outbuildings were in ruins. Royal Oak Cottage, situate in the parish of Cellan, was very badly ventilated. New windows should be put in and made to open. At Brynmaen, in the same parish, I found manure liquids from pigs and yard running into the main road, and remaining stagnant by the roadside. The nuisance at Cellan Court has not yet been abated. Llanfair, Llangybi, Bettws, Llanwnen, Blaenau, and New Court Schools were very satisfactory. A little improvement has been made at the Llanwenog School by way of ventilation, but the closets are not properly kept. They should (as I have reported many times before) be cleaned and Unshed out four times a year instead of once. Cellan School- room and premises were satisfactory with the excep- tion of one of the urinals, which was not properly drained. -I am, gentlemen, your obedient servant, JOHN PARRY THOMAS. June 14th, 1901.—In reply to Mr Bircham, the Inspector said that notices had been served upon the managers of the Llanwenog School, and they were complied with then, but they have since allowed the closets to become dirty. They do not clean them out often enough.—Mr Bircham asked how about the water to Trefilan School.—The Inspector said the school was still without a, supply, and the managers experienced great difficulty in arriving at any mode whereby a supply could be had.—Mr Bir- chain said something should be done to provide water there. He supposed children at- tended the school from a distance.—The Inspector Yes, and do not return home for dinner, but bring their lunch of bread and butter or cheese with them.—Mr Bircham Well, there ought to be a sup- ply of pure water, for if they drink impure water they are liable to be infected with diseases.—The Inspector was directed to take the necessary steps in the matter. A resolution was passed supporting the application to the King to have the Arms of Wales recognised upon the Royal Standard. Con- sent was given to the Post Office authorities to erect a line of telegraph from Llangybi Post Office to the MAM. Crossing at Penybank in that parish. A notice was read from Mr Joshua Thomas, Ffosyffin, Cellan, objecting to the Council interfering with the road from Coedmore to Lanlas, which was sometime ago before the Council, and which the Council upon certain conditions agreed to contribute towards its repair. The following letter was read respecting Forest Road, namely Chyston Buildings, Marsh- street, Bristol, 4th June,' 1901. To Clerk to the Rural District Council, Lampeter. Dear Sir,—We are instructed by our client, Mr John Charles Har- ford, of Falcandale, Lampeter, to communicate with you in reference to the condition of that part of the old turnpike road from Lampeter to Aberystwith, ly- ing between Troedyrhiw and Blaenpant Cross, which lies within the jurisdiction of your Council, and which as an old highway is repairable by the latter, We understand that Mr Harford has both called the attention of your surveyor to the road in question, and also written to the chairman of the; Council thereon, and we have before us while we write a print of The Cambrian News and AVelsh Farmers' Gazette of February 15th last, containing a report of the proceeeings at a meeting of your Council held on the 8th of that month at which Mr Harford's letter was read but was apparently ordered to lieon the table. We are writing to the Town Clerk of Lampeter in reference to so much of the road in question as is within the jurisdiction of the Council, to ascertain definitely the final decision of the latter in regard to the matter, and are instructed by Mr Harford to invite your Council also to state whether the position they have taken up is their ultimatum. Mr Harford has no desire, as we think his correspondence effec- tually demonstrates, to come to loggerheads, if he can help it, with either Council, but if nothing short of legal proceedings will satisfy them, legal proceedings there must be. We will therefore thank you to kindly read this letter at the next meeting of your Council, and to obtain instructions thereat to report to us. on j behalf of Mr Harford their final decision, which, should it still be to claim all liability, should, we think, be accompanied by their grounds for so doing.—We are, dear Sir, yours faithfully, BURGES & SLOAN.— The Clerk, was-directed to look up the matter and report thereon to the Council.

LLANDYSSUL. DEATH.—With deepest sympathy we chronicle the death of Maggie, the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Davie*, Clifton-terrace, which sad event took I place after a lingering illness on Saturday, the- 8th — inst., aged only 13 years. She was of a too tender and delicate nature for this cold and cheerless world, and God in His bounteous mercy gathered her to that home of the pure and holy. The funeral took place on the following Wednesday, interring at the Peny- bont burial ground, when the Revs W. G. Jenkins, vicar, and T. Pennant Phillips (I.), Oswald Villa, officiated. Mr and Mrs Davies beg to sincerely thank those kind friends who had so graciously extended so many kindnesses to their daughter during her long illness, and also to those who condole with them in their bereavement. DISTINGUISHED VISITOR.-There is now staying in our midst a distinguished visitor in the person of Major-General Sir Frederick Carrington, who, it will be remembered, commanded that memorable relief column through Rhodesia some time after the com- mencement of hostilities in South Africa. Sir Fred- erick arrived at the Porth Hotel on Friday of last week, and intends staying a week or ten days. He has absolutely no connection with the town, but has probably been drawn hither by the unsurpassable beauty of the surrounding country.

FARMERS. TREAT.—On Friday afternoon last Mr and Mrs Evans, of Blaenau, Caio, entertained the children and others connected with Bethel Sunday School to an excellent afternoon treat. The sumptuous dainties at the different tables in the vestry room having been heartily partaken of, sports an(i the distribution of prizes and sweets brought the first part, and—to many minds—the better part of the programme to an end. In the evening a miscellaneous entertainment took place in the chapel, and amongst those who helped in the musical, recitative, and competitive part of it, to the amusement and instruction of the audience, we may mention the following :—T. Price, Wernfendi- gaid T. Griffiths, Dolas W. Evans, Esgereithry W. and E. Lewis, Garth J. Lewis, Bi vnteg J. Evans, Tydwr D. and T. Davies, Werndwyll L. and S. Griffiths, Tvnllethr B. J., M. J. and D. R Morgan, Plasnewvdd T. Jones, Park S. and G Jones, Park- bach D. J. and M. L Richards. Tynant R. Evans, Gwarhos R. A. Hughes, Llwyndiried M. A. Evans, Dolas S. Davies, Tyncwm R. and T. Jones, Esger- gerlas. The genial pastor, the Rev J. E. Thomas, acted as chairman and adjudicator, and it is needless to say to anyone who knows him that he fulfilled the duties of both offices to everyone's satisfaction. Mr and Mrs Evans are always to the fore in everything that is of any advantage to the neighbourhood, and this fete is only one of the many generous acts in this year's account. They deserve very great praise for thus furthering every good cause. Hir oes a llwydd- iant iddynt hwy, medd pawb." The usual vote of thanks terminated a very enjoyable day.

TREFILAN. GENEROSITY.—Saturday, June 8th, was a day to be remembered by a large number of persons in this neighbourhood on account of the great kindness on the part of Mr and Mrs Griffith Llewelyn Davies (of Perthnoyadd), Sheffield, towards those privileged per- sons by inviting them to an excellently and well- prepared meat tea at Trefilan Schoolroom. A few days previous to this, cards were sent out inviting the recipient to be present at the above schoolroom by 3.30 p.m., and long before the hour fixed, crowds from different directions could be seen wending their way to the one place foremost in their minds that day, viz., Trefilan, and the query which naturally arose was, Why this great kindness and expense on the part of those already-mentioned generous people ? Well, early in the year 1900, Mrs Davies sent a le iter to Mrs Lloyd, Blue Bell, soliciting her assistance to can- vass the district of Talsarn for some socks for íour brave soldiers who were fighting in South Africa. The reason why Mrs Davies hit upon this idea was that she was a prominent and indefatigable member of Lady Wilson s committee at Sheffield, where soldiers' comforts of all kinds were deposited from different localities, and sent from there to South Africa such comforts, including a large number of socks. On their arrival at their destination it was found that a very large number of those could not be utilised on account of their being made from coloured or dyed wool. Naturally the request came back that hence- forth all socks must be made from natural wool. This very forcibly struck Mrs Davies as to her making an appeal to the patriotic women of" Glan Aeron," feeling confident she would get nothing but what was right from here hence we find Mrs Lloyd touring the dis- trict, and her appeal resulted lin her being able to for- ward to Mrs Davies 150 paiis of socks from here. Snch patriotism was not for a moment thought of by Mrs Davies when making her appeal, and she was so pleased and delighted with the result that she and her kind-hearted husband made up their minds there and then that such spontaneous generosity on the part of these Welshwomen should not go unrewarded. Hence this meeting. Inasmuch as 150 pairs of socks were sent from here, such a number of invitations were also sent out by Mrs Davies and when we come to think what expense this meant for them, we can well appreciate their generosity, and particularly when we also know that everything was brsught to Trefilan direct from Sheffield, and, indeed, to see the tables laid out in such a tempting manner, made one fael cross with late comers in his anxiety to partake of such delicious dainties. In the unavoidable absence of Squire Davies, Mrs Davies played the role of host and hostess, ably assisted by a large staff of willing and attentive workers. It did one good to see how thoroughly she threw herself into the work in the matter of attending to everybody's wants, and one could think she had borrowed Lord Kitchener's motto, Thorough, by the way everything was done. The Rev T. C. Edmunds, B.A., was voted to the chair, and after the wants of the inner man had been well cared for, the reverend Chairman proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Davies for their unexpected excellent treat, and alluded very forcibly to the manner everything was done. This was seconded in a telling Welsh speech by Mr Llew. O. Davies, who took upon himself the responsibility of explaining to those present the present position of affairs in South Africa, and the idea of Mrs Davies's appeal, and the result of such appeal, and mentioned that though we were not for- tunate enough to be directly represented at the front, but that indirectly we were, in the person of Trooper Parry Davies, Imperial Yeomanry, the only son of Mr and Mrs Davies, and expressed on behalf of those present their united sincere wish for the safe return of their dearly-loved son to his home again soon. Mrs Davies responded in a very expressive feeling, and broke down entirely in mentioning her dear son's name, and to see how the meeting felt with her in her anxiety for the welfare of him. After other speakers had expressed their thanks, the meeting ended with ringing cheers for Mr and Mrs Davies and Mr Pany Davies.

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