The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

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LLANDOVERY Whit-Monday Attractions.—Under the presidency of the Mayor (Councillor John Pees, Gloucester House), the Improvement Cc mmittoe are getting well ahead with their preparations for' Whit Monday. The pro- gramme this year will prove even more at- tractive than last year. The test pieces i1 the Male Voice Competition will be The Cl usaders" and Gwir Philistia," and very substantial prizes will be offered sufficiently large to attract parties from long distances. This year again that very taking item the carnival will form part of the programme. There will be timbering competitions and brass band. competitions. This year better opportunities win be offered during the sum mer so far as railway communication is con- cerned for visitors to pay visits to Twm Shone Catti's Cave, and to witness the wild and romantic beauty of the surroundmg country. Brakes from the Stud stables of lr. T: Griffiths, North Western Hotel, will meet the trains up and down for the pur- pose. The visit of the Yeomanry in May cannot fail to draw a large crowd of sight- seers. Jumble Sale.—A very successful jumble sale was held at the Drill Hall, Llandovery, on Thursday, the 18th inst. The following ladies amongst others were at the diffident stalls: Mrs. McClellan, Prospect Hoij, Miss Bishop, Cwmrythan; Mrs. Lewis, Mile End; Miss Trixie Lewis, ditto; Mrs. Jrff- reys-Owen, Gollen House; Miss Evans ond Miss Jones, the Cottage; Mrs and Miss ler- kins, Tonn and Glantowy; Mrs. C. jVichatl Jones, Bank; the Misses Thomas, Llwyn- celyn; Nurse Prytherch, Mrs. B. Evans, Llanfair Grange and Miss Rees; Mrs. Gri- ffith,Evans, Mrs. Pryce-Griffith, Mrs. Ros- ser, Violet Cottage; Mrs. Nicholls, Winder- mere Miss James (late Llwynjack); and Miss James, Cilycwm Road; Mrs. Ivor J< nes, Cilycwm Road; Miss Jones, Alma House; Mrs, D. T. M. Jones, Nantyrogfan; Miss Wall. encerrig; Mrs. H. Alfred Tho- mas renybont; Mrs. Jones, Penyrock and Miss Evans; Miss Rees. the Vicarage. Llan- gadock; Mrs Perrott, Waterloo House; Mrs S H. Price, Trafalgar House; Mrs. M. H. Nicholl, National Schools; Miss Price, Rhos- vdderwen Mrs. Phillips, Picton Villa; Miss Rees, Alltygog; and Miss Lewis, New Rd. This is an event that is yearly looked for ward to with eagerness, and the Drill Hall is always crowded during the sale. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.-The fort nightly meeting of the Board of Guardians was held on Friday week, under the ore sidency of Alderman T. Watkins, Tycerrlg Ihere were also present: Messrs J Wliliams Tirpentre; J. C. V. Pryse-Rice Llwyiy- biain; James Rees, Talgarth R. "homas Mafeking Villa; D. Davies, Rhyblid; Rees Lewis, Brown Hill; W. Mabon Davies, GI.in- sawdde; John Jones, Gwynfe; Thomas Wil- lie ms, Cwmllynfe; D. Morgan, Henllysfawr; Jonathan Evans, Felintach William Evans, Blaenau; Evans, Cwmrin; Tudor Lewis Lewis, Llangadock; W. Davies, Frongo«-h; Evans, Glassallt; J. Davies, Aberllech- ach; and Mr. Evans, Cross Inn. There were also in attendance the Clerk D. T. M. Jones, Nantrogfan; the Relieving Officer, Mr. Edward Williams; the Master, Mr. D Evans; nnd the district Surveyors, Mess»>. Evan Williams, and John Morgan. Visiting Committee.—The Visiting Ccn- mittee book showed that Messrs Jonathan Evans, and William Evans, Caio, had visited the house that day. They found everything as could be desired, and all the inmates very comfortable. ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE —A m ,t. ing of the Assessment Committee was held after the Board of Guardians Alderman T. Watkins presiding. The chief business was to consider tenders for revaluing the union with the exception of the railways which were revalued lately by Messrs. Eves and Sons. There were a large number of ten- ders received. The Board unanimously de- cided to engage Mr. Owen Price, Nantyr- harn, the gentleman who lately revalued the Lampeter Union. He has also been on- g?ged on several other important revalua- tions. Mr. Price's terms were 21s. per cent OJ; the gross sustained amount. He could not be able to complete the work before the 29th September, 1905. Mr. Tudor Lewis pioposed Mr. Owen Ptiee. Mr. D. Morgan Henllysfawr seconded. It was decided that the work must be completed before the 29th of September, 1905. The Chairman Mr. Owen Price is duly ay pointed subject to his signing the agree- ment setting forth our desire with regard to the time the work is to be completed. I may say this as one who Las known iim many years, that he has given satisfaction everywhere his services have been retained. I am delighted that out of so many appli- cants he has been appointed unanimously. I am quite certain it would be impossible for us to appoint anyone better for the work h the discussion that followed it was de- cided that the work must be completed be- fore the 29th of September, 1905, and that Jlr. Price was to bear out of pocket expenses ii'dudiig the attending of meetings where appeals would be heard both at the Assess irent Committee and the Court of Quarter Sessions, and that in the event of his failing t) complete the work by the time specified, lie be penalized at the rate of £ 5 per week. DISTRICT COUNCIL.—A meeting of the Rural District Council was held on Friday, under the presidency of Mr. James Rees, Talgarth. Mr. L. Price Lewis, Lletyvanddi, wrote complaining that hedges and bank croppings are placed on the public pathway, OVtr which there had been recent litigation, in which he (Mr. Lewis) won at his own ex- pense. Recent storms had also Mown down heavy timber trees and branches on the pathway which Mr. Bishop had not taken steps to remove. Eight runs of wire fencing had been placed across the pathway, which of themselves, were sufficient to make it ni p.ctically impassable. He appealed to the Council to take the necessary steps to pro- tect this convience for the public. It was decided to refer the letter to the Mothvev Parish Council. Sanitary Inspector's Salaries.—A letter was read from the Local Government Board pointing out that in the pinion of that de- r.artmont. the salaries paid the Sanitary Inspectors ws made."U'»f<» to secure the ef- ficient performance of their work having re- gard to the scattered nature of the district and the houses being so for apart. Thev of opinion that their salaries should be substantially increased. They asked the Council to give the matter their further con- sideration, and to inform-the Board of the result. Mr Davies, Aberllechach: They don't know I suppose that the same men are surveyors as well. Mr. Mabon Davies said that in the case of the doctor the Local Government Board when the subject cropped up decided not to contribute their moiety unless he Council made an increase which was done. Therct- fore they would be worse off than before, if they did not make an increase of some kind. The Clerk said half the salary was paid by the Local Government Board, and if Council did not make an increase that would be with- held Mr. Davies, Rhyblid proposed that the Local Government Board be written to, pcinting out to them that the Council .on sidered the salaries paid at present ample inasmuch as the same men did the sanitary work, and the surveyorship, and that the districts for both purposes were co-exten- sive This was seconded. Mr. Mabon Davies moved, and Mr. Rees Lewis seconded a notice to the effect that Mr Davies would move that day month that the Council re-consider the question. On a division Mr. Davies, Rhyblid's motion was carried bv 9 to 5. The flechaeb.-A,lr. Morgan, Surveyor, submitted a rough estimate of the cost of the proposed bridge over the river Llechach at Llanddausant.

LAMPETER. The Alltymynydd Sanatorium.—On Tues- day evening of last week, a public meeting was held at the Town Hall, to consider in what way Lampeter could most efficiently aid the efforts of Mrs. Davies-Evans in or- ganising the Cardiganshire part of -he bazaar, which is to be held at Carmarthen in the summer, and the prooeeds of which are to be devoted towards building a Sana- torium for the three counties of Cardigan- shire, Carmarthenshire, and Pembrokeshire, on a site near Llanybyther, kindly given by the Lord Lieutenant (Col Davies-Evans). There was a fairly good attendance. The Mayor presided, and amongst those present were the Mayoress, Dr. and Mrs. Walker, the Bishop of Swansea, Mrs. and Miss Lloyd Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lloyd, solicitor; Mrs. Tom Lloyd, Mrs. Rees Jones. Bridge Street; Miss Annie Owen, Miss Edith Davies. Miss Pprry, Station Terrace; Miss W .Evans, Eigli Street; Nurse Jarmin, Rev. and Mrs. W.^Ll. Footman, Miss Jones, Tanner's Hall Misses Rees, Velindre; James, White Hall; Mis. Walters, Commercial Hotel; Miss Rone llovd, Rev. and Mrs. Evans. Cartref; Miss Phillips, C.M., Mr. E. D. Rees, Mr. D. W. Davies, Mr. Stanley Roberts, S.D.C., Mr.' Walter Davies, Mr. Dudley W. Morgan. Miss Evans. Taliesin House; Miss Jones, L P. Bank; Rev. Berwvn Roberts, Mr. D. F. Lloyd, Miss Jennie Jones, Miss Davies, Mrs. Jenkins, High Street; Mrs. Parry, Bryn Road; Rev. W. J. Evans, Mr. D. P. Davies, Rev. W. Adams, Capt. Davies, Mr. D. J Evans, Glasgow House; Mr Roderick Evans and others A letter of regret for non-attendance on behalf of himself and Mrs Davies-Evans, wai- read from Col. Davies-Evans. The Mayor explained the object of the meeting remark- ing that it appealed to everyone irrespective of religion or politics, appealed to the rich and to the poor. Dr. Walker, touching up- on the ravages of phthisis in thnt county aid that in the year 1902 there died in Car- diganshire from phthisis 186 persons, that was, at the rate of 3 per thousand, and th, rate for England and Wales was only 1.3 pe- thousand, less than one half in other words. If the victims of the disease fell as fast throught England and Wales as in Cardigan shire the figures would be more than 1*20,000 .L They had then ample crse here to fighr fight earnestly. The estimated co.t of che pioposed Sanatorium was !i oo(), and £1,500 a year for its mairti>ii:iiic. He spoke of that as a considerable sum cf money, but as very small >n t ic.w f tin- magnitude of the 'results. The object, cf th.. meeting was to ask for rheir sympathy, without distinction of sex, religion, or creed, for the bazaar which would be held: in the summer in « id (f that St ,-ttoi-iiim. The bazaar was a joint one for the three counties. It was worked primarily by the wives of the Lord Lieutenants of the three counties, and by Lady Philipps, wife of the Lord Lieutenant of Haverfordwest. In Cardiganshire the one to which they should look for guidance was Mrs. Davies-Evans, Highmead. and Colonel and Mrs. Davies- Evans had shown their sympathy with the matter, bv giving that udmirable site, by the contribution of a very substantial subr script ion to the building fund of the Sana- torium, and by the trouble they had taken i'l the organisation of the bazaar. The baraar could not be a success unless the people generally co-operated heartily in the furtherance of it. He hoped there would be no petty jealousy and animosity in the mat- ter. It was an obiect that appealed surely as strong as any object could, to the common feelings of humanity. It was an object that everyone ought to have at heart, and it was an object in which anyone of them might some day find that he was most deeply con- cerned. He appealed specially to the ladies for their help. Speeches expressing sym- pathy with the object were then delivered by the Rev. W. LI. Footman (on behalf of the boys of the College School); Rev. Berwvn Roberts, Bishop Lloyd, Rev. Evan Evans, Rev. W. J. Evans. Mr. Stanley M. Roberts, Councillor J. J. Davies, Mr. Dudley W. Morgan, Mr. D. F. I.loyd. and Mr. Walter Davies, after which the following resolution was proposed by Dr. Walker, and seconded by the Rev. E. Evans, That the people of Lampeter are warmly in sympathy with the object of the bazaar in aid of the proposed Sanatorium for Consumption at Allt-y- mynydd, and beg leave to thank the Lord Lieutenant and Mrs. Davies-Evans, for the interest they have Rhoivn. and the trouble they have taken on behalf of it. and to as- sure them of the most cordial support of Lampeter in their efforts." The resolution was carried unanimously. The Mayor an- nounced that a cheque of tIO had been re- ooived from Mrs. Footman. The usual vote of to the Chairman terminated the meeting. Town Council.—A special meeting of th Council was held on Monday evening of last weok. Present: Aldermen Joseph Davies (Mayor), and Hugh Walker; Coun- cillors John Jones, D. D. Evans, Evnn Davies.. William Davies, D. F. Lloyd, D. H. Evans, John J. Davies. Charles Evans, Rhys Hughes. Timothy Richards. David Davies, *nd William Jones. Mr. J. Ernest Llovd, Town Clerk, and Mr. David Thomas, 1m. spector. Lighting.—Alderman Walker read a let- tar which hid been received from the direct- orit of the Gas Company m reply of the Council's letter, asking whether the Com- pany were open to negotiations for the sale of their worlds. The directors stated that they were open to such negotiations, but that they had no power to sell without the shareholders' consent, and they wished to know the intentions of the Council ^th re- spect to installing electric light m the to«n before they (the directors) commenced the improvements in gas mains which they con- templated. Alderman Walker stated the letter had been under consideration at the Finance and General Purposes Committee, when the matter was referred to the Coun- cil. It had already been resolved to get Prof. Terrier to advise on the question of electric lighting, and he thought it would be well to get him to advise on both—that is electric lighting and gas lighting, of course, he could not be expected to do the double j work for the same fee. Mr. John J. Davies I asked what the gasworks cost to build. Alderman Walker replied that their capital is £ 1,490, and that a sum of £ 690 mortgages have been paid up, so that the sum of £ 2180 would presumably represent the cost of the works plus the cost of obtaining the Act. From the lone of the letter of the directors ¡ —negotiations with the Company would be difficult and protracted. Mr. D. D. Evans supported Alderman Walker's suggestion. It would be more satisfactory, he said, if the Company stated the price they wished for the works. The Town were determined not to go on in the way they were now do- ir.g. The Company must consider that t he Town were seriously thinking of electric lighting, and when they realised this they might be induced to sell the works at a fair pi ice.. Aldermnn John Jones thought that ti spend £ 6.000 on electric lighting was out of the question. Mr. John J. Davies said that almost all the works would have to be renewed if we bought. Alderman Walker- So that if we bought the works we should have to create new works. After some fmther discussion it was agreed to ask Prof. Terrier to advise on both. I Light Railway.—Alderman Walker sub- mitted a motion to eubscribe towards the preliminary expenses of the proposed light railway from Lampeter to Llandilo. He said he attended a very enthusiastic meeting fab Pumpsaint on the 12th instant. Sir [ James Hills-Johnes and other influential [ persons were present who were in favour of } the project, and a very encouraging letter was read from Mr. Dudley Drummond, who hoped to get the scheme ready to place be- fere the Commissioners in May next. The f railway such as was proposed would benefit the country incalculably and v. culd also benefit Lampeter, and it was for the Council t) determine whether they would contribute tcwards the preliminary expenses of the scheme. These were, he said, estimated at from £ 700 to £ 800. He would suggest to fix a sum now as maximum to be determined hereafter, after consultation with the other bodies interested, and he proposed the fol- lowing resolution This Council will eon- tribute to the preliminary expenses a sum net to exceed kloo, as shall seem to "he Council after consultation with the other Urban and Rural District Councils on the route to be equitable. Mr. Charles Evans KecoHded. nod added that Lampeter would i not be able to contribute so largely as they would wish to this scheme owing to their having to subscribe to the other railway go- ing to Aboravron. He was stror.gly in riir of the railway, and 1 honght it would bo n great advantage to the town to hnve it. The Mayor said there was a strong feeling in < h^ district in favour of the railway he nd oilier tradesmen found that from their sus- t-omers. The resolution was put up and carried 11n- animouslv.

YSTRADMEURIC. Debate.—The St. John's College Debating Society held it weekly debate on Saturday, the 20th ult.. under the presidency of Mr. J. Hughes. The subject for debate was Is the Education Act, J902, « step in the right Direction." The affirmative was taken by Mr. Brookes-Davies, and the negative by Mr Harris-Lewis. Very sound arguments were given on both sides. Before the votes were taken the president gave a very wittv speech A majority of three declared that the Edu- cation Act, 1902, was a step in the right direction. Football Match.—The U.C.W., Abervst- wyth 1st XI., journeyed down to play St. John s College, on Saturday last. Both teams pJayed very well. l'he result was— U.C.W., 2 goals; St. John's, nil.

CWBAffiMAN. Cwmamman Reading Room.—The annual meeting of the subscribers to this institution has just been held. Mr. T. Thomas presided and the following officers were elected for the year. Chairman, Mr. D. Morgan, Tircoed Terrace; Mr. J. Morgan, Brynlloi Shop. was I re-elected Secretary, and Mr. W. J. Willi- ams. Caeglas, was re-elected Treasurer. The following were appointed Committee:— Messrs. T. Thomas, Scbools; T. Thomas, Caeglas; E. Davies, Commercial Place; W M. Jones, Bethesda Villa; J. Walters, Bridge Row; D. Llewelyn, Brvnawel: Llewelyn Evans, Brynlloi Terrace; Hopkin Ihomas, Glanamman D, R. Jones, Oakfield J errace and D. Jenkins, Caeglas. It was decided to add the following to the papers and periodicals already obtained :Thp Strand „ Magazine," Cymru'r Plant," Boys Own Paper." "The Clarion," "The Herald of Wales," "The London Dailv >|ews, and "The Morning Leader." The Treasurer_announced that a good sum was in hand, and it was unanimously decided that steps should be taken towards the provision of a new building the present accommoda- tion being inadequate to the growing needs of the district.

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NEWCASTLE-EML fN. Temperance.—A meeting of the local blanch of the South Wales Women's Temper- ance Association was held at the Graig Vestry, on Tuesday evening of last week. the President (ALrs. Lloyd, National Provincial Bank), presiding. Mrs. Lewis Thomas, Station Terrace, read a paper in Welsh on Dylanwad merch gyda'r achos Dirwestol," which was very ably written, and was highly appreciated by the aucrience. The next meeting will be on March 8th, at Bethel Vestry. The usual votes of thanks termi- nated a highly pleasant evening. Departure.—The numerous friends of lr. Christv. D. Elias, will be pleased to learn that he has secured the post of clerkship to the Registrar of the Abergavenny County Court. Mr. Elias is a native of this place, and for the last four and a half years has been in the office of Mr. J. H. Evans, solici- tor, and Registrar to the Newcastle-Emlyn County Court. He will be greatly missed by a host of friends, to whom he has endeared himself by his ever free and genial manner and although they thoroughly appreciate .0 his desire to improve himself in every pos- sible way, still they cannot but regret his departure from the town. He leaves here to take up his duties next Monday, and all- wish him every success, health, and pros- perity in his new sphere of life. Cricket Club Entertainment.—A meeting was held last Thursday evening at the Caw- dor Hotel, in connection with the forthcom- ing minstrel entertainment to be given in I aid of the funds of the Cricket Club. It was decided to hold the entertainment at the Cawdor Hall, on April 23rd next. A capital programme has been arranged, all the singers in the minstrel troupe, which will I number about twenty-five voices, being picked ones. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL—A meet- ing of the Urban District Council was held on Tuesday evening of last week, when the following members were present, viz.-Rov. W. Poii-ell (chairman); Messrs. D. Davies (vice-chairman); E. E. Mathias, Thomas Evans, F. D. Beck, Samuel Davies, with Mr. W. E. George (clerk), and Thomas W Ilhams (surveyor). Surveyor's Report,—The Surveyor re- ported that he had repaired the hurdles in the cattle market, but they had again been damaged. It was decided that Mr. B. Davies, cleaner of the market, warn the persons using them against wilfully damag- ing them again.—The Surveyor, in accord- {Mice with instructions given previously, pre-1 sented a plan of the extension of the present < sewer from Tyrdref to Pencraigfach.—Mr. E. E. Mathias proposed that a separate drain should be made to each house, and connected with the main drain. Mr. T. D. Beck seconded, and the motion was agreed to. The Surveyor having reported several nuis- ances at Aberarad, it was ordered that notices be given to the occupiers to abate s^me, Erection of Lamps.—The Surveyor raised the question of the sites on which the new lamps ordered for Aberarad are to be placed. A Committee consisting of Messrs, T. D. Beck, E. E. Mathias, and Thomas Evans, was appointed to visit the place and decide upon sites. The Cattle Market.- The Clerk reported that the Inspector of the Board of Agricul- ture had called upon him on the previous 11 riday, and enquired how the matter of he cattle market was being proceeded with. He had replied that owing to the bad weather experienced, nothing had been done, and had also written to the Board for an ex- tension of time. He had, however, received nj reply to the request. Discussion on the question was adjourned until the receipt of a reply. The Old Sycamore Tree.—The Chairman read a letter he had received from Mr. Drummond, agent of the Cawdor Estate, with reference to the cutting down of the sycamore tree. Mr. Drummond wrote, it appeared to have been done without refer- ence to his Lordship. He had not heard of any complaint, or grounds upon which in- terference was called for. He would be glad to hear what explanation the Council had to give for the act, which he considered was a trespass. The Chairman.—Perhaps Mr. Drummond does not know the powers of the Council.—Mr. D. Davies said the matter would go further vet. It mustn't be thought the matter would stay there, although they would not go to law over it. They had Earl Cawdor on their side.—Mr. E. E. Mathias.—If the case does not go to law we can afford to sleep over it. The Clerk stated that under the Public Health Act, 1875, streets and pavements were absolutely vested in the Council, and that consequently, every- thing growing there was also vested in it. Mr. T. D. Beck said that if in this case it had been a matter of spending say E100, it might have been advantageous to call a public meeting, but this was not the case. The matter was simply brought on in con- sequence of complaints received, and he did not think for a moment that any member would have been justified in calling a public meeting on the matter. Mr. D. Davies.— That is your opinion. Mr. Beck.—That is mv opinion, to which I am entitled as well as others. Mr. Divies.-AN-e have got differ- ent opinions. You had no right to do it; it has not been confirmed.—The Chairman. —Mr. Drummond wants to have an explana- tion. Mr. D. Davies.—You give it. Mr. F. T. Beck.—I am quite prepared to do so. Continuing he proposed that they explain the matter was first brought forward by the people living near it, that it was an obstruc- tion, and that after the storm in September last they were made known of the fact that the ti-ep was a source of danger. It was then decided, without opposition, that the tree be trimmed, but in the course of this operation it was spoilt, and would have been an eyesore had it remained there. Under these circumstances it was decided by a naiority to bring it down. Mr. D. Davies. —We were four each way, and it was only the Chairman's casting vote that decided it. fr. E. E. Mathias.—He had the power, it was carried. Mr. D. Davies.nd that is the shame of it. It was one of the few old relics still remaining in the town. The Chairman I think it is much improved now. Mr. D. Davies: You are only a stranger here. —The Chairman: I have been here for twenty years.—Mr. E. E. Mathias: I will acknowledge it is an improvement.—Mr. Thomas Evans, seconded the motion, which was agreed to without a dissentient, Mr. D. Davies having previously left the roo*i. Local petition.—In the House of Commons on Wednesday last, Mr. J. Lloyd Morgan, presented a petition from Rehoboth Baptist Church, Newcastle Emlyn, against any legislation to lessen the power of the justices in dealing with the renewal of licenses and against compensation.

HENLLAN. Debating Society.—On Friday evening, February 12th, the weekly meeting of this Society was held under the presidency of th* Rev. li. R. Davies. Papers on the Revs. Dr. Saunders and Dr. Owen Thomas were read by Messrs. D. L. Evans, Wood- land House, and John Jones, Tynewydd. Both papers were very interesting and in- stiucting. Messrs. D. Rees, Tro; David Jones Tro; Elias Davies, Penllwybr; and Evan James, Clyncaled, followed with much appreciated remarks on the papers.—On February 18th, another meeting was held. The subject of the debate was Welsh versus English," which would be of greater advan- tage to Wales in the future. Mr. John Jones, Brynffynon in an able speech argued in favour of the Welsh, while the English had an able champion in the person of Mr. D. Evans, Penrhyw. The following mem- bers took part in the debate. Messrs. J. H. Evans, Penalltfachnog; D. Thomas, Civm- cydyfrrvn; John Evans, E. James, Clvn- oi«led; J. Junes, the Station: Elias Davies, D. Jones. Tro; John Jon*s, Tvnowvdd; Ben Davies, R. Davies, and Jas. Jones,'Noyadd.

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NEW QUAY. Wedding.—On the I,6th ult., at the Welsh Congregational Church, Pontypridd, by the Rev, E. C. Davies, Ynyshir (uncle of the bride), assisted by the Rev. W. Charles, M.A., Treorchy, Mr. J. J. Thomas, Canton House, Treorchy, was married to Miss Hughes, of Park View, Aberayron, the only daughter of Mr. Charles J. Hughes, B.A., Headmaster of the Aberayron County School The bride who, with her parents, lived for- merly at New Quay, has not relinquished any of her old associations nor quitted the high place she had always occupied in the estimation of her many friends and of the t public generally. To this fact the liberal chsplay of bunting which could be witnessed i-i the chief streets of New Quay on the day of the wedding, bore eloquent testimony, That both the bride and bridegroom may be favoured with a long life and happiness is the earnest desire of all their friends.

CAIO. Tea and Entertainment.—On Wednesday, Feb. 17th., Mr. and Miss Morgan, of Man- chester House, entertained the C.M. Sunday School children and the neighbouring people to an excellent treat of tea, cake and other delicacies in the Chapel House, where special arrangements had been made for the occat- sion. The children mustered in large num- bers, and did full justice to the good things provided. Tea being over, preparations were made for the entertainment, which was presided over by the above named gentleman who proved to be an able chairman, and is always ready to assist in every good cause He not only filled the chair for the evening. hut assisted in making the meeting a general success. Mr. James Rees, and Mr. Thomas, Schoolmaster, both of Eliinsadwrn, adjudi- cated on the various items;, and gave all the competitors entire satisfaction. Messrs. D. Davies, Ynysau, and D. Richards, Llwyn- owen, acted as secretaries. The Chairman in his opening speech said that meetings of this kind did a great deal of good in giving children and young people opportunities of showing their talent, and had been a step- ping stone to many a Welshman to raise to distinction and eminence,, but that there was one great fault which marred the success of these meetings, viz., the everlasting grumbling with regard to the adjudicators. He (the Chairman) was of opinion that ad- judicators did their work conscientiously, s ) their awards ought to be received with re- snect and finality. He itirther said that an I'.t glishfrnan took a defeat with move grace- fulness than a Welshman, and he hoped competitors would take a leaf out of the Englishman's book in this respect, and that there would m grumbling after this meeting. Eulogistic addresses to the Chairman, were given by local bards, viz.—John Williams. I F A. Sell, John Williams, Penrock House; Willie Rees, John Thomas, and T. Thomas, Llansadwrn. The following took part in the programmeDavid T. Williams. Penrock House W. C. D nvies, Dol-las Megan Wil- hams, Frena Lodge; Lizzie Jones, Llwyn- rodvn David Evans, Troedvrhywmwnwg J. A. Thomas, Caegwyn; Diana Thomas, Brunant- Cottage; E. A. Sell. Competition, the tune Even me," prize awarded to Miss A. Evans, Tanlan, Llansawel; Evan Willi- ams, Penrock House: James, Jones, Lhrrn- rodvn: Isley Evans, Glanrhvd W. Tom Rees Garnoithle competition. "Awr Gvda'r Tad" prize awarded to Margaret Williams frena Lodge; Peter Williams, Penrock House; M. H. Jones, Llwynrodyn; Sidney Evans. Glanrhyd; Glasfrvn party under the conductorship of Mr. L. "Powell; Mary Wil- liams, Groft; Ellen Rees, Penrock "Sarah Davies; competition, 6 questions on the History of 1903, prize awarded to R. W Jones, Pumpsaint; Willie Williams, Eliza Davies. Cdgawad; Edgar Evans, Glanrhvd; John Thomas and company; Sarah Jones, Llwynrodyn; G. J. Davies, Ynvsau; Party from Cwmcothv George Dicks, 'Maescastell Enoch Thomas, Caegwyn Dinystr Sodom a Gomorrah," prize divided between Tom Thomas and David Richards; Miss S'irnh Anne Davies, \nysau; competition, Lhthyr fv Mam." Prize divided between Bess and Annie Williams, Frena Lodge; re citation. Tom Thomas, Llanwrda competi- tion. Dacw Gwch," prize awarded to the I Cwmcothv Party; David Richards, Llwvn- owen competition, solo, prize awarded to Ifiss Lewis, Brynteg. A very successful meeting was brought to a close after a vote of thanks to the adjudicators and the chair- man, which was proposed and carried with acclamation. The meeting was also a suc- cess from a financial point of view. The proceeds went towards the Sunday School.

CARRAHT. Councillor W. N. Jone*, J.P., Tirydail, ad- dressed a well-attended meeting of his con- stituents in the upper part of the valley, on Tuesday evening at New Bethel Vestry. Mr. Withe Owen, Chairman of the Parish Council, presided. Mr. Jones gave a brief resume of his work on the Council during the last 15 years. He has been most faith- ful in his attendance on the Council and question, and declared himself in thorough Committees. He referred to the Education agreement with the programme of the Welsh National Policy. On the motion of the Rev. J. Towyn Jones, and supported by Mr. L, Jenkins, Glanamman; T. Thomas, Schools and others, a vote of thanks was ac- corded to^ Mr. Jones for his excellent service and pledging to return him again to the Council. TI" motion was passed with ac- clamation. Mr. Jones has proved himself a most active and progressive member in the past, and has been Chairman of the County Council. It is likely he will be returned un- opposed Quarter Bach.—Owing to the resignation or his seat on the Council, by Dr. H. Rees, J.P., Glangarnant, there will be a keen con- test for Council honours in this ward. Ir. "W J. Williams. Monumental Works, Brvn- amman. and Mr. Gwilym Vtrughan, Printer, Ammanford. will contest the seat, and the fight is likely to be a keen one. Both can- Liberals'^ •Nonconformists and Progressive

To Mojbrks.—Mrs. Winriow's Soot bine Syrup nap been used Her fiftv vears by millions of rooraers'fo* their children while teetiiibg with per- fect snoeess. It will r*liev* the poor ou wamediately. It is pleasant taMe it prudnoM natural, quiet) sleep fey relrevintr ilto ebiSrt free Prim, and the little elberot. "wak as bright w. a huttpr Of all theiphfttls l\d per bottia

TRELECH-ARBETTWS Parish Church.—A pathetic, interesting and historic incident happened at tl^ Vicarage, on Sunday of last week. In tro Vicar's sick chamber there assembled a for a short time a commrttee representing the communicants of the Parish Church with the object of asking their Vicar even on his sick bed to present Mr. Lewis Bowen, Gilfach-y-Bettws, with a Bible, Prayer Book ani a strong travelling bag. Some two years ago. Mr. Bowen began his studies at Lampeter College School with the object of ultimately entering the sacred ministry of the Churek. His health has failed him for the present, and he is now on the point of sailing for South Africa, hence the presen- tation. We sincerely hope that that his voyage to and stay in South Africa may re- sult. in complete and permanent recovery of his health. Of the character and life of Mr Bowen there can be no doubt as was testified to by the Vicar. In answer to a letter the highly respected and honoured headmaster of Lampeter College School. Rev. W. LI. Footman. M.A., wrote stating that Mr. Lewis Bowen has one of the finest characters he ever had under his charge. He was re- spected by Masters and School fellows. This position he had gained among them by his truthfulness, amiability and genial* man- ner. All the members of the Committee spoke of their admiration of Mr. Bowen's character, and wished him God speed and a. speedy return to his native parish. A suit- able inscription was written by Mrs. Jones, Vicarage, and was signed bv the Vicar, and Mr. John Thomas, and Mr* David Jenkins, Churchwardens; Mr. William Davies, Tre- noeth: Mr. Ernest Rees, Mr. Phillips, Blaenparcel: Mr. Jotham Phillips, Cilhir. It ought to be mentioned that in addition to the above presents there was a sum of money. The Rev. W. T. Thomas, at the conclusion of the meeting pronounced the benediction The Vicar's Illness.— Weare glad to be in- formed that the Rev. W. H. Jones, Vicar, who has been laid up with a verv severe at- tack of rheumatic fever since 20th December last, is making a very satisfactory recovery. Although stilL confined to his bed. there are strong hopes that with finer weather, the assidous attention of Dr. Phillips, St. Clears, n watchfuI nursing of Mrs. Jones, the Rev. Gentleman may be and is likelv to be stronger than ever in carrying out the sacred duties of his office. It is very touching and very encouraging to the Vicar, that he ^*e- ceives genuine and practical sympathy not only from members of his own flock, but from all classes of the community without distinction.

FERRYSIDE. High Spring Tide.—On Thursday and Fri- 1 day. March 3rd and 4tn. there will be a 24ft. 3in. tides. Fears ar eentertained, if »re sh°uld be a southernly gale that .owthyn Bach John Jones," and the Coffee lavern on the sands will De swept away Improvement Society.—Mr. Woodley, the hon. sec.. read a very instructive paper up- on Should Politics influence Local Elec- tions." After a very heated discussion, it was decided to support the reader of the fa er-tbat Politics should not influence local elections, but that the best business men should be elected to our local Councils irrespective of politics or creeds. "Water Rate.—This Society for some time past has endeavoured to get a full state- ment of accounts re- the water rate from the Clerk to the District Council, but alas! they reckoned without their host. A letter was read from that high and improtant per- sonage the Clerk to the District Council in which he states that the Society has no locus standi in the matter; but he very gracefully condescends to give the figures required if the Society will only pay him for it (how kind), but we are not 1l Kidwelly. The ratepayers of Ferryside are united' in this matter and will get the facts. Proposed Eisteddfod.—On Saturday last a sub-Committee of the Improvement beoiety met to report as to the advisability of holding an Eisteddfod for the purpose of getting funds to erect a Public Hall, and to carry out other improvements in the village 5 f jYraSi decided to recommend that an Eis- teddfod be held on or auout June 14th, and submitted a programme for the same with ohrr.l V ™le voice party. £ 15 for chief choral, £ 15 for brass band contest, and a number of other prizes for children's choir, choir. and timbering competition. It was also decided that the Society should endeav- our to get the prizes given them. Tliic hoc-iety is nuking its presence felt in tlie tillage We wish it every success and simerely hope that they will succeed in foi- the village a Public Hall -.ni lwadmg Rom.

LLANWENOC, Annual Concert.—In our report of the above event we very much regret that the name of Miss Brans, Station Terrace, Llany- S' le £ out who acted as accom- P* • -liss Evans has rendered valuable assistance since the commencement of these arnual concerts, being always only too ready to come up to the practices at Llanwenog at j1'1 V™08 ltfeout the aid which Miss Evunn bv her able accompaniment on the piano the performance of the action songs. solos' etc could not have been what it was i vote of thanks was proposed to Miss Evans of theaconceiU"aDimOUSly at th° or the

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