The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

VALE OF AERON WEDDING.—A very pretty wedding took place at Ystrad Parish Church on Saturday, the 18th inst., the contracting parties being Mr. Timothy Davies, Penbryn Farm, Cribyn, and Miss Mary Marsden, second daughter of Mr. John George Marsden, of Rhydybannau, who is one of the most thriving and respectable farmers in the parish of Llantihangel- Ystrad. The Marsden is a very old and highly respected family in the district; a Marsden was mar- ried in Ystrad Parish Church 150 years ago. The bride hatt two uncles in tne Church, namely, the Revs. Morris James Marsden, rector of Llanfihangel- Penbedw, and Capel Colman, Boncath, and David Lewis Marsden, rector of Liandefaelog-fach, Brecon, and the Rev. J. Marsden, vicar of Llanllwch, and chaplain of the Joint Counties Asylum, Carmarthen, is a great-uncle of hers. The bridegroom was at- tended by Mr. E. Morgan Evans, merchant, Llany- byther, and chairman of Llanybyther District Coun- cil, as best man; the bride was given away by her father. The church bells rang at an early hour, and the service was fully choral, Mrs. Owen playing tho "Wedding March' as the party left the church. The ceremony was perforated by the Vicar (the Rev. J. C Owen). At Cribyn the whole village turned ov.#,to welcome the bridal party, who were afterwards entertained to luncheon at Rhydybannau. The presents were numerous and valuable. JUMBLB SALE;.—A very successful jumble sale was held in the Church Room, Ystrad, on Friday, the 17th inst., the proceeds being devoted to the Church Porch Building Fund. Thanks are due to' Miss Grace Lewes, Llanlear, who arranged everything, and who was ably assisted by Mrs. Owen, Vicarage; Mies Florence Lewes, and Mrs. Edmunds. A good sum was realized. MEDICAL APPOINTMENT.—A special meeting of the Pembroke County Council was held at Haverfordwest on Saturday, Dr. George Griffiths (chairman) presid- ing, to appoint a medical officer of health for the county. A salary of JE400, together with £50 a year travelling expenses, was offered, and four applicants had been selected to appear, viz., Dr. Evans, of Cardiff, medical inspector of schools to the Glamor- gan Education Committee; T5r. Hutt, assistant. medi- cal officer of health and assistant school officer, War- rington; Dr. Pritchard, of Aberdare, medical inspec- tor of schools; and Dr. Wilton, of London, deputy medical officer of health. The voting resulted as follows:—Br*. Evans. 30; Dr. Wilson, 9; Dr. Hutt, 1; Dr. Pritchard, 1. Dr. Evans, the successful candi- date, is a native of the Vale of Aeron, being the. second son of Mr. Evans, Tynant, and brother of Dr. Evan Evans, of Aeron Villa, Felinfach. OB^TUA'RY.—News reached Aberayron early on Thursday morning in last. week of the sudden and unexpected death of Mrs. Owen, Crannog House. Aberayron, at the residence of her brother-in-law, at Pontypridd. The deceased was the wife of Captain David Owen, and a sister to Mrs. Phillips-Jones, who lost her life in the Berlin disaster off the Hook of Holland some two years ago. Much sympathy is felt for the aged parents, ex-Superintendent Phillips, and his wife.

ABERGWILI 15; our issue of the 17th inst. a Welsh correspon- dent stated that tho Dolgwili Brick Works was to be 9 removed to Cross Hands. We find that our corres- pondent was misinformed, and that there is no truth in the statement that the Brick Work-s^are to be re- moved. On the contrary the machinery and plant at Dolgwili have been renovated and new machinery has been laid down at considerable expense. The works will therefore be better equipped than ever for dealing with orders. The Carmarthen Brick Co. are going to open a brick-making plant at Cross Hands as well, but they arc still keeping on their Dolgwili works, and this fact, incorrectly understod by our correspondent, no doubt accounts for the mis- take. DEATH OF MR. J. REES.—It is with deep regret we announce the death of Mr. John Rees, farmer, Pcny- bont (Felinnewydd), Abergwili-road, which took place on 16th inst., in his sixty-second year, after a brief illness, which was borne with true Christian fortitude. The deceased was of an affable disposi- tion, and highly esteemed wherever known. He held a largo holding, and his expert advice was often sought in matters agricultural. He had for many years been a deacon of Ebenezer Independent Chapel. in which he took the keenest interest. He was also one of the oldest Sunday School teachers there, and the cause will deeply feel his loss. A devout Christian, earnest- teacher, his place will in- deed be hard to fill. He leaves a widow, three sons (Messrs. David, Daniel, and William), and t,wo daughters (Mrs. Thomas Llwvnsarnau, Peniel, and Miss S. Rees) to mourn the loss of an affectionate husband and indulgent father, and with whom tho deepest sympathy is felt. The funeral, which was private, took place on Tuesday last at. Elim Chapel burial-ground, Llanddowror, where deceased had lived prior to his removing to Abergwili. A num- pathisers assembled at the house, where the Rev. D. Williams, pastor of Ebonezert conducted a short service prior to the departure of the funeral. Amongst those present were Mr. J. Hinds, Tyllwyd; Mr. Dl. Davies, White Mill; Mr. Thomas Thomas, Parade. Carmarthen; Mr. Dd. Williams, Boht- Richard-Eynon, and Mr. Davies, I'antddauddwr (re- presenting the deacons of the chapel); the Rev T. Thomas (vicar of Abergwili); the Rev. D. J. Evans (curate); Mr. J. Griffiths, Ardwyn; Mr. J. N. Wil- iiams, Penlan (ex-Mayor of Carmarthen); Mr. Matthews, Dare Villa., and others. The chief mour- ners were the members of the family, including Mr. Windsor Thomas. Llwvnsarnau (son-in-law), ami other relatives. The services in Elim Chapel and at the graveside were conducted by the Rev. D. Wil- liams, assisted by the pastor of the chapel jn. 1 other local ministers.

ST. CLEARS INQUEST.—Mr. Thomas Walters, coroner for West Carmarthenshire, held an inquest at Glasfryn School St. Clears, on Monday last, on the body of Mrs. E. Davies. Picton Villa, St. Clears, who died on the previous day. aged 72.-Mr. T. T. Lloyd was tho foreman of the jury.—Miss Blanche Lewis, Troedy- bryn, said that deceased was the widow of Morns Davies, a butter merchant, who died eight or ten years ago. She lived by herself, and had been in receipt of parish relief for a year or so. W itness used to give her dinner every Sunday. On the previous day witness took her dinner in as. usual. She knocked at the door and went, in and found deceased lying across the fender in the kitchen dead. Witness fetched her brother. Mr. John Charles Lewis, who lived with her. Witness last saw her at "Vq on the Saturday about 6 p.m. h) e Had an illness about, nine months ago.—Josepn J Morris, who lived in the house adjoining the de- ceased, said he last saw her alive the previous dav about b.30 a.m.. when she spoke to him. She did not complain of any illness, "and was in her usual health.—John Charles Lewis, Troedybryn, a brother of the first, witness, corroborated the evidence. He lifted up the body, which was face downwards, and quite, stiff.-Dr. -iont, St. Clears, saicl he attended deceased nine months ago. She ha(i then a paralytic stroke. He was of opinion that she died of cerebral hemorrhage.—The jury returned a ver- dict in accordance with the medical evidence.

FERRYSIDE ST. THOMAS* ("jiuxfn. -Mr. R. A. Nevill writes to say that we wrongly rrix)rted Mr. Walton's appoint- ment to tho treasurer-hip of this church in succes- sion to the late Col. Fry. The latter was succeeded by Mr. F.. A. H. Harries, who resigned the post reoent-lv, and it is Mr. Harries whom Mr. Walton "U<:c(4>d8.

LAUGHARNE THE ELECTION.—A Liberal meeting was held at the Back Chapel (Independent) on Tuesday evening last. The Rev. Eric Davies was voted to the chair. A committee was elected to work the district, with Mr. Samuel Richards, Marners' Inn, as secretary. A deputation was also formed to attend the meet- ing which was held at Carmarthen on Saturday last. TARIFF REFORM MEETING.—Mr. Wilkinson, of Man- chester, lectured to a large audienco at the National Schoolroom on Saturday evening on Tariff Reform. The chair was taken by Mr. W. Towers Smith, of Ants' Hill, who was supported by Captain Vaughan Lewis, of "Hillside"; Mr. W. H. Dempster, C.O., of Cliff House; Mr. Wardle, of Holloway, and Mr. Maurice Williams, local seretary of the Carmarthen- shire Conservative and Unionist Association. The Chairman, in a few well-chosen words, introduced the lecturer, who began by saying that he was personally acquainted with Mr. Cremlyn, the Con- servative candidate for this division, a. gentleman whom ho could heartily recommend. The lecturer then proceeded to deal with the Liberal froo trade policy, ivhich he showed clearly to be a fallacy, as they had taxed things which he considered neces- saries, and that Lloyd George ,if left to himself, and not forced on by party, would be a Tariff Reformer, as he had already started that way by his Patents Bill. At the end of the lecture a few questions were asked, which were ably dealt with. In answer to the kluef,tion: "How he would deal with the drink traffic?" the lecturer said he did not beleive that legislation would cure it, ho thought that the only. thing wao to give the children a good sound educa- tion, so that they would grow up to see the error of excessive drinking. The lecturer was quite clear in every point touched on, which he explained very minutely. The audience was very attentive through- out, although one cculd see that here were some among them who differs from the lecturer. A vote of thanks to the lecturer, moved by Mr. Wardle, was carried with loud cheers. A vote of thanks to the chairman, needless to say, was, owing to his popularity, heartily carried.

VtLNDRE SUCCESS.—The many friends of Mr. Roes Jones, son of Mr. Thomas Jones, Glenview, will be delighter to learn of his success as an architectural student. He has had five years' experience with his father in every branch of the building trade. When about 19 years of age he entered the Technical College, Car- marthen, at the same time starting as a private pupil of the Old College School. In March, 1908, he won first prize in Building Construction, etc., in the exhibition held under the Board of Education. In June he gained several of the Advance Certificates of South Kensington. In Christmas, 1908, he won the Diploma Certificate of the Old College,, and at the ame time was awarded Pitman's Shorthand Teacher's Certificate. Now only 21 years of age he has obtained the degree of P.R.I.B.A., for which examination he sat in London last November. He is heartily congratulated on his series of successes.

Lwttt&l&PiiAtt PERSONAL.—Among those home for the Christmas furlough from the service is Mr. Ll. H. Jackson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Jackson, Lakefield, who looks in the best of health and spirits. Mr. Jack- son at present is stationed at H.M. Sub-marine Depot at Portsmouth, and holds the position of "writer" in the Royal Navy, in which he has spent four years and a half, during which time he has been aboard the flagship of Lord Charles Beresford dur- ing his command, and latterly on board H.M.S. Hampshire A fine specimen of manly youth, standing over six feet, and well proportioned. Young Jackson is a fine athlete, a capital scholar, well conducted, and held in great regard by his mess-mates and his superior officers, and judging by his past, the future can only hoid out to him prospects of the brightest, which is the sincere wish of all his friends here.—Congratulations are also conveyed to Mr. J. E. Jones, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Edwinsford Villas, upon his success at his final examination at St. David's College, Lam- peter, the results of which were announced last Saturday. Mr. Jones is a young man of exemplary conduct, and promises well for the i-aered work which he lias elected to follow in life. His brother is the Rev. D. H. Jones, B.A., curat-o of Llandy- ssul, where he is popular and much respected. CHRJSTMASTIDE.—The usual deqortttions of the shops also bring to mind the nearness of Christmas. The Christmas card trade is still on the increase, as are the Christmas presents. The first two days of the week has seen a general massacre of the turkeys and other innocent, but toothsome specimens of the feathered world. The supply locally is great, but the demand is greater still. Most of the local pro- duce has been bespoken weeks ago, and as far as this neighbourhood-is concerned nearly all the busi- ness has been completed without the aid of the market. POLITICS.—Though' most people are all aglow with the prospects of the holidays, a. speck upon the clear enjoyment of such is the cloud of the pending election. The first blow in the coming fight, here was given on Wednesday evening, when addresses on "Current Politics" were delivered by Messrs. Cyril J. Wilkinson and R. J. Richards, under the auspices of the Carmarthenshire Conserva- tive Association. The chair was occupied by Major T. H. Dowdeswell, The Cottage. DEATH.—While most families are rejoicing over the return of tho long absent ones, it is also tho sad duty of a family here and there to mourn for the loss of a. loved one, who has entered upon that, long journey from which there is no return, and late on Thursday night, the 16th inst., departed the life, of Mrs. Eliza Hughes, wife of Mr. William Hughes, Mount Pleasant, Llanstephan-road, at, the age of 59. Up to a comparatively recent period the deceased had enjoyed good heajth, and from her |ooks of health 'and ^contentment no one could judge of her early demise. She was a native of Conwil,o but early in life had emigrated to Gla- morganshire, where she brought up a large family, all of whom are grown up. The funeral took place (yesterday (Thursday) at Bethesda, Llajigunuock, Ihe chief /mouiners -being JVfy. William Hughes (husband), four sons, and four daughters, the youngest of whom is Mrs. J. Jackson (jun.), oJ: Bethel-row. The deepest sympathy is tendered the family in their irreparable loss.

BURRY PORT WEDDING.—Last Saturday, at tho Registry Office, Llanellv, in the presence of Mr. Will am Evans, the registrar, Mr. David T. Lewis (the well-known Marathon runner) was married to Miss May the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rees, Williams'-terrace. The duties of best man weiv performed by Mr. William J. Lewis (brother of the bridegroom), and Miss Elsie Rees (sister of the orwe), acted as bridesmaid. The bride was charmingly attired in a grey travelling costume, with a hat to match. The happy young couple left for Swansea for the day. CO-OPKRATIVB SOCIETY TREAT.—It is now over nine years since the above society started in Burry Port. Though it was very weak at the commencement, it it has through the energy of the president and other willing workers, finally turned out a. great success. Last year they built a beautiful shop in Station- road, and since the removal to tho new premises last spring trade has improved by leaps and bounds. This Christmas the committee determined to give the children of the members of tho society a t'reat which camo off last Saturday afternoon, the. 18th inst. The tea was given in the Parish Hall, when the following ladies waited at the tables-- Mrs. Eager, Mrs. Morse and Miss Pricket, Mrs. Mills and daughteri-in-law (Mrs. J. D&viesj^ Miss .1, Jones and Miss M. Williams, Mrs. Davies (Level) and Mrs. Williams, Mrs. LI. Davies, Mrs. Hiil and Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. J. Williams and Mrs. G. Wil- liams, Miss Howells and Miss Thomas, Mrs. Owens. Over 600 children and members enjoyed of the delicacies prepared for them. After the tea. was over all spent a most enjoyable evening. The chair- man of the coucort was Mr. John imager and Mr. David Williams, Swansea, conduefled. Alter a short, address by chairman, Miss Maggie Morgan beautifully sang the noted Welsh solo, "Gwlad y Delyn." Then an address was given by Mr. Wood. The following is the list of successful competitors;- The best. essay on Co-operation: 1, Mr. Emiyn Morgan; 2, Mr. Howard J. Morgan; adjudrcator, Mr. Joseph Davies, Swansea. Smgin^ at first sight for children, age 12 to 15: liertie Richards; 2, Stan- lev H. Griffiths. C.W.S. Peiaw Spoon cleaning competition for girls: 1, Ethel Hughes; 2, Mary Williams; 3, Jane Williams. Judges: Miss Pricket, Mis. Davies, Mrs. Mills and Mrs. Morse; O.W.S. Pelaw Boot polishing competition, lr Hjimue]; 2> R. Davies; 3, Win, John l^niyor. Tins -was a most interesting com pet ion for it is not often that one sees twenty "shoeblacks" work- ing side by side Impromptu reading, ], Howard J. Morgan; 2, Mary Williams; 3, Jane Williams. Boys open solo, 1, Stanley H. Griffiths; 2, Bertio Richards. Girls' open solo, 1. Mary Sophia Davies; 2, Dilys M. Davies. Impromptu reading (Welsh), John Bonnell. Two verses of poetry to the Burry Port Co-operative Society, 1, Mr. Eager; 2, Mr. Thomas Davies: 3, Mr. David Thomas, fn addi- tion to the above, Mr. William Howell read a few stanzas composed for the occasion, and Miss Annie M. Davies sang some penillion. All the chiidrcn were presented each with a little pai-cel containing sweets, biscuits. and other C.W.S. goods. CHRISTMAS TREE. -The children of Zion Band of Hope were presented with a Christmas tree last Tues- day night The secretary. Miss Maggie Lewis and the treasurer. Mr. Howell Williams, have done (Ox- cellent work in connection with the Band of Hope, anil they deserve our Ins-hest compliment. SUNDAY" SCHOOL QI AiiTi)iu.Y MEETING.—The quar- terlv iiioct' titr of the Tabernacle Baptist Church was held last Sunday The Rev. E. Williams was the chairman, and Miss Rosetta Groom presided at the organ.

NEW QUAY LKCTKRK.—Last Wednesday evening Rev T Lloyd Jones, B.A., "Penc-ader, delivered a thoughnul and inspiring lecture on "Mental De- velopment to the Towyn Mutual Improvement Society. The high estimation in which the rev. gentleman is held in the district, was evidenced by the large attendance at. the meeting of members of the churches of all denominations in the neighbour- hood. Cant. James, Omia Villa, presided. Mr Wallis Thomas. Grammar School, proposed, and Mr. Thos. Jones, Cwmrvn, seconded, a vote of thanks to the lecturer.

BANGOR TEIFI SUCCESS.—We heartily congratulate Mr. J. E. Rees, son of Mr. John Rees, Gilfachglyd, on his recent success. Mr. itees is a student at Mr William Craig, M D., F.R.S.E.'s. Institute, Edinburgh. Here he has gamed the South Wales medal of the Ses- sion 1909 for Practical Pharmacy, in which case ho was awarded full marks. His many friends wish him every further success and honour in his sudios.

a-I-AIMAKIH BYDD yn ddrwg lawn gan gyfeillion lluosog, pell ao agos, y foneadiges aaientog Miss Giantegwen Davies, Lianarth, glywed am ei nafiechyd bhn. Caf- odd y foneddiges leuanc hon ei tharaw yn wael ar y tfordd adrei o Gaerphili Tachwedd 19eg, sef dydd Eisteddfod Gadeinol Lianarth. Er cvmaint oedd ei sel dros yr eisteddfod hon, mynodd roddi el phresen- oldeb ynddi, a chipiodd amryw wobrwyon hefyd. Vehydig o ferched sydd a "stamp" eisteddfodol fei Giantegwen. Bydd yn chwith gan bawb weled llwyfanau eistcddfodau y Nadolig a'r Calan yn wag hebddi elem. ¥r ydym wedi cael ar ddeail, eu mawr lawenydd, ei bod yn dechreu gwella dan driniaeth y meddyg galluog, Dr. D. M. Davies, Tanyfron, Aberaeron. Nid oes cisieu i'r boneddwr hwn wrth lythyr canmohaeth, gan fod ei enw yn hysbys ddigon fel un o feddygon blaenaf y wlad. Taer ddymunwn y bydd i'w alluogrwydd ddwyn Giantegwen o'i chaethiwed blin, ac y cawn ei chwm- ni siriol a llawen yn fuan eto, ac hefyd y cawn weled ei thelynegion, fel arfer, ar faes y JOURNAL. Sylwasom fod y gohebydd galluog, "Dyffrynog," o Abergwili, yn holi i'r doniol "Brython" am dani. Yn awr, pa faint o feirdd y JOURNAL wnaiff benill- ion i Giantegwen y dyddiau nesaf yma? Hogwch eich arfau, "Tywi" a "Brython,' hefyd "DyfIrynog" a "Teithiwr." Bydded i Glantegwen gael gwellhad trylwyr a nherffaith ydyw dymuniad—"Phil." MOTHERS' UNION.—The annual general meeting of the Mothers' Union was held at the National School, of tho above place, on Friday, the 17th inst. Un- fortunately the weather proved most unproptitious, consequently the attendance was meagre. Some 20 members put in an appearance, and partook of tho delicious tea kindly prepared for them by Mrs. Longcroft, Llanina. This having been disposed of, tho Rev. D. J. Davies, vicar of Liandvsilio, delivered a very stirring and suitable address, dwelling princi- pally on cleanliness both in mind and body. Appro- priate remarks were also given by the Rev. T. M. Williams, vicar, and Rev. B. Jenkins, curate. Votes of thanks were aocorded to Mr6. Longcroft for her kindness and to the Rev. D. J. Davies for his address.

PENCADER EARLY LAMBING.—A sheep at the farm of Messrs. E. and J. Harries, Rhiwlwyd, Pencader, gave birth to two: lambs on Saturday last, and they arc le- lieved to be the first of tho season in this 1)8 -t of the country. The Messrs .Harries are a way,- firtt in the field in all agricultural matters. A* sheep of Mr. Evan Williams, Gelly Farm, Llanllwni, had a lamb on the 19th inst. (Sunday).

NEWCASTLE-EMLYN P.S.A.—The address on Sunday was given by Mr. Davies, Crynant, and a solo was sung by Miss Harris. DEATH.—It is with regret many will hear of the death of Sem Owen, of Adpar, aged 60. The inter- meai took place last Saturday at Cilfowir, the officiating minister being the Rev. Symlog Morgan. Another death which occurred last week was that of Mrs. Daniels, The Lodge, Parkygorse, Llan- dygwydd- Deceased Was a sister of the Rev. T. 0. Evans, Devil's Bridge. The- interment took place at Llandvgwydd. The greatest sympathy is ex- tended to all the bereaved relatives. CASH TILL ROBBERY.-On going to business on Tuesday morning Mr. J. E. James, ironmonger, Gwalia House, Newcastlc-Einlvn, found that his shop had been broken into, and that a sum of JB5 was missing from the till. The thief "evidently gained an ntrance through one of the. back doors, which was a, glass pannel about a foot square. The patent cfsh register till was found open and the money missing. CHRISTMAS MARKET.—The annual Christmas mar- ket at Newcastle-Emlyp was held on Tuesday. Business was very brisk. The prices were as follows: —Turkeys lid to Is per lb, geeso lid to llJ,d, ducks lid to Is. fowls 8d, beef 6d to lOd. There was a good supply and demand. DEATH OF DR. HOWELL EMLYN DAVIES.—It is our painful duty to report the death and burial of Dr. Howell Davies, formerly of Cilwaunyddfawr. Dr. Davies died at Emporia, Kansas, U.S. of America, on the 31st. day of August last, of a heart affection caused by over-work and the intense heat during the month of August. He was the son of the late Mr. Davies and of Mrs. Davies of Cilwaunyddfawr. He was brought up in a religious family, and lus father was a deacon for many years at Capel Evan Congregational Chapei. He attended the local school prior to his removal to Carmarthen, where h' spent some time with Mr. W. R. Edwards, The Emporium. At the age of 19 he went to the United States of America, and in the autumn of the same year he entered Washburn Cool lege, Topeka, Kansas. After six years of studv there- and at the University of Kansas, he graduated m Arts in 1897. He continued his studies at the Ogden School of Sciences, University of Chicago, and held a fellowship in Bacteriology for three years, taking- the degree of Doctor of" Philosophv in the department of Bacteriologv and Neurology at. the spring convocation of 1900. Dr Davies further continued his course at Rust Medical College, Chicago, and in 1902 took the degree of Doctor of Medicine. He was president of the graduation class of 1902, which numbered several hundreds of students from the University of Chicago and at Rusli Medical College. For two years graduation lie was instructor in gyneaology in his Alma Mater, and was connected in private work with some of the leading surgeons of Chicago Of these. Professor E. C. Dudley and Dr. Emmanuel 'Friend may be mentioned. In 1903, owing to a. temporary breakdown in health, Dr. Davies settled in Emporia, Kansas, when iu a short time he worked up A phenomenal p<rac{tice>. In 1905 he visited his dear mother, brother and friends m W ales, and stayed some time with his brother, the Rev. H. Davies, Alton. During i>art of 1907' and ,1908 Dr. Davies was house surgeon of the Heni-otiii Hospital, Chicago. Several tempting offers were extended to him from universities and hospitals dt-rfng the last, six years. At the time of his death he was planning to do special work at the Peiiii Valley Hospital, Kansas City. But in the midst of his plans, to the sorrow ol thousands of people, his life was suddenly brought to a. close. The editor of the "Emporia Uazetkr" )1r. William Allen White) in his editorial, referred to the death of Dr. Davies in the following terms:—The death of no other young man in this community would have brought so much sorrow personally to so many people as the death of Dr. H. E. Davies. He had lived but, a few years in the town, and yet, his character was so strong, and simple, and kind, that even in a few years his influence has been felt all over the town. He. has made a friend wherever he has gained a patient. He was a real man, and his death will be personally mourned by thousands of people in this community, and his intlucnce-tlw influence of a kind, brave, hard-working youn« gentleman—will live after him. By no means has he lix-td in vain. Dr. Davies found time to identify himself wirh the religous Ife of the second Presbv- tenan Church, of which he was a faithful and active member: where he founded "rhe Brotherhood Society for the young men of the church. At the last two communion services he gave hymns out to sing in June. He gave out "My Jesus Thee," and in August, "Pass me not," O gentle Saviour, hear my humble cry." He was also founder of the rorum Club, the- membership of which, bciri"- limited to twenty-four, comprising the. leading pro- fessional, educational, and business men of the town. His papers at those gatherings on his lec- tures at the local hospital and the Normal College were greatly appreciated. On the dav the memonal seivice was held tne town of Emporia mourned his loss as it, had never mourned over the death of any public man or citizen before. The ministers of the tuwn took part, assisted by the Master Mason from the Masonic Lodge, 'lopeka, of which < I "V? rus ar n,fnibor of 32 degree of the Scottish Order of that Lodge. Qu ,he 1st of September last, services were held at the Welsh I resbyterian Church, which was crowded, conducted by the Revs Met urdy, Cnsby, Cubberston, Parker, alKtR. H. Jones. On the following day, according to i wish of his aunt, the remains were removed to Lebo, a distance of 20 miles, where the funeral services were conducted by the Revs. Rodnck Lebo: D. a. Jones and J. T. Evans. Arvonia, and 'V «• Jones Emporia, and at the graveside bv the Masonic odge, anti the old Welsh hymn was'sun- uith emotion, "Bydd myrdd o ryfeddodau, etc." At lw-L- t I h!s '^jni'ns were conveyed back to Wales and landed by the i-usitania at rlshguard, on Monday, the 13th inst., and con- veyed in a siiecial coach to New castle- Kmlvn sta- tion, where lhey arrived on Tuesdav niorntiiT at CupI'1 Evan Chapel. Tim coffin was of fliki-,sii,t, oali most beaut.uilly carved, and fitted with heavy brass and copper httmgs, and contamed the simple iri- K/nption, Howell E Davies. The mother and a few other i-eatiotis viewed the bod v. which was in perfect condition. On the Thursdav following a very large number of people assembled at the chapel to pay to his remains the last resjxct. The Rev W. Davies, Llanpuinpsaint, commenced the services by reading a. portion of the Scripture and praver Rev Dr. Davies dwelt at. some length uoon tile excellent character of the late Dr. Davies. 'and de- iiverect an appropriate sermon oil Er-jlesiastes 1 vii it is gratifying to find how endeared he was bv the church of which he was a faithful member, as lrnlH; of the fblVowie.g resolu»iori .'indicate, passed at ihe mid-week meeting, held in"the 2nd I Church, Emporia, Kansas, Oil Thurs- day, December 2nd, A.D. 1909. That ue. the mem- bers of the 2nd .Presbyterian Church. Emporia, Kansas, in view of tho recent bereavement which has fallen upon us in the loss of one- so dear to many of us; one so able i his profession so exemplary in all the. walks of life, and a faithful member of this church, tho late Dr. R. Davies, as a small tckeii, of the high esteem in which lie was held by us, do resolve that extend to his brother, the Rev. Humphrey Davies, who is on a visit among us, our sincere sj mpathy, and prav out ileavenlv leather that, he will be sustained and com- orted during his king journey of .Tossinir continent and ocean to the old home with the remains of his departed brother, and that as a. church through lUm we also extend to the dear mother our heart-felt consolation in this.great, trial at the eve of her life. We also commend the brother at home to the care of the One who doeth all things well, and our united prayer 18 that they may all say "Thy will be done." That a copy of these, be given to the Kev. Humphrey Davies, and that the same bo put on the records of the -eiiurcit.-It. C. Williams, secretary."

HLWLLAN PRESBXTATK(S.— L>ast week, Mr. J. Jones, the newly-appointed siation-master was the recipient of a vaiuaoie .stiver tea and conee service on a tray, with suitable inscription, as a testimonial from the inhabitants ot PouUlamo and district, on the occa- son of his leaving ilit3 place for Heniian after a service of three years. The presentation meeting was presided over by Mr. D. D. Evans, J. 1, Llanio, wno relerretl to the high respect they all had for Mr. and Mrs. Jones in the pia/ce. Speeches were also delivered by Messrs. J. Edw ards, Liatit- ddewi-brefi and eter Uavies and Evan Davies. The handsome presentation was made by Mrs. Davies, Post Office, Llamo-road.. Air. Jones re-ponded, thanking tnem for tneir kind presents and kind words spoken of him. API'OISTMM-'iT.L lie executive committee of the District iNursuig Association met ou Monday, when the appointment oi i-,urso i'homas, Brohedyn, castle-hmlyn, was etiecied. iNurse Thomas comes here with exceedingly good credentials, and un- doubtedly both tne committee and the district will have every reason to congratulate themselves upon tho appointment.

LLAWimSUL EBE.VEZEB.— On Monday evening, at Ebenezer,. a very interesting paper was read by Miss Evans, Dolau Villa, on the famous preacher, "Christmas Evans." The Rev. D. U. Williams, pastor, pre- sided, .and a hearty vote of thanks, was passed to Miss Evans for her able paper. On the, first Mon- day in the New year a. paper will be read by the Rev. D. S. Williams on "Nicodemus." AI-HIFLE.-Last week a shooting- tnabc^i "was held at the Porth Hotel Assembly Rooms, by the Air Rifle Club, of which Sergeant John Jones was the referee. The prizes were won as follows: 1, Mr. H. J. Iioskms (brushes in case given by Mr. W. J. Evans, chemist); 2. How. Williams, Gomerian Press (sttver-mountrn pipe given by Mr. T. Davies, Medical Hall); 3, P.C. Young (box of cigarettes, given by Mr. Charming Thomas, Shop Newydd). FOOTBAU.-A match was played on Saturday be- tween the Town- Team and Pentrecwrt Runners. The local team was not fully rep resented, and the Runners won with a score 01 3 goals to ml. CHRISTMAS MARKED.— There was a very uood attendance at the Market on Tuesday, the "demand for poultry being very great. A good number of buyers attended. The prices ranged from Is. to Is. Id. per lb. Large quantities of poultry had been bought previous to the market day, and some of them had been secured for 10gd. per lb. CLWB Y PORTH.-On Tuesday, Mr. D. i>. Jones, secretary, had a very busv day in paying our £ 837 8s 3d. to about 210 members. All the money was paid in cheques signed by Messrs. J. Evan*, solicitor, J. D. Lewis, and D. B. Jones. SOCIAL.—On Wednesday of last week, the social of the Ladies' Guild was held, ad was a very de- sirable success. The lady members attended at the tables ably superintnded by Mrs. Harris, Metro- politan Bank; Mrs. Hodgson (treasurer), aud M Williams, Taliesin (secretary)! Several of the mem- bers of the Seion Improvement Society joined. An entertaining programme, prepared by Mr. Tom Enoch,- was gone through. The entertainment was presided over by the Rev. D. S. Williams, Ebenezer. The usual votes of thanks were passed, on the pro- position of the Chairman, and the Rev. G. S. Rees B.A. D.VATII.-On Thursday of last week, Mr. J. H. Evans, district, coroner, held an inquest touching the sad and very sudden death of Mr. John Joues. butcher, T rnai n. which had occurred the previous day. Dr. E. R. Evans said his opinion was that death was due to syncope or a fainting fit caused by a weak heart. A verdict in accordance with that testimony was returned. The funeral took place on Saturday. Deceased was 52 years of age, and loav es a widow and children, with whom tho greatest, sympathy is felt.

LLANDILO JIARJUACE IX JAMAICA—The marriage is announced at, Kingston, Jamaica, of Mr. Percival R. A. Wil- loughbv, M.I.C.E., Director of Public Works, Jamaica, and Miss Edith May Griffiths, onlv daugh- ter of the late Mr. Evan Griffiths and Mrs. Griffiths, Towy Villa, Llandilo. The bride was given away by the Hon. Dr. Errington Kerr, the bridesmaid being- Miss Level yn Sandbrook, niece of the bridegroom. Mr. Melville Foster, private secretary to Mr. WiI- loughblv, acted as best man. PROPERTY SALK.—Mr. W. N. Jones, at the. Cawdor Arms Hotel, Llandilo, on Monday last, sold the freehold messuage farm and lands known as "Hen- dy." situate near Forge, Drefach, couiaiaing 34 acres, 0 roods, 3 perches, to Mr. Henry Thomas, the tenant, for j3445. The property is charged with two annuities of 25 each. Mr. Claud R. Davies, Llan- dilo, was the solicitor.

LLANDOVERY POLICK COURT.-On Monday, before Alderman C. P. Lewis, John Roberts, of no lixed abode, was charged with being drunk.—Ordered to pay costs RENT AulAT.-Tlie rent audit of the Maesllydan Estate was held at. the Star and Garter Inn on Friday, when the rents were received by Mr. C. Froodvale Davies.

_IlL LAMPETER CHRISTMAS SHOW The annual Christmas Market and Show v. as held on Tuesday, and was in every sense a successful one. Keen competition took place in the show. The number of entries was a record one. Tho competi- tion, which is organised by the Town Council, was managed principally by Councillor Evan Evans, the chairman of the Markets Uonlm ittee. Councillors James Morgan and John Jones acted as secretary, and Mr. E. J. Morgan, jeweller, as treasurer. The following is a list of the awards: — irussetl turkey, under 121bs.—1. Mrs. Edward. Maesyfelm, Lampeter; 2, Mrs. Davies, Llwyncw rt lliattis, Glynitir. Trussed turkey, 121bs. and oyer-I, Miss Edwards, Maesyfelm; 2, Mrs. Williams. Glynhir; 3, Miss Ed- wards, Maesyfelin. Trussed goose, under 81bs.-1. Miss Hughes, XanthenfoeJ; 2, Miss Hughes, Nanthenfoei. Trussed goose, 8lbs. or over—1, Mrs. Hughes, j r; 2, Mr. David Evans, Penwerll; 3, Mr. Dd. Evans, Penwern. Trussed duck, under {jibs.—1, Mrs. Thomas, Pen sliettin, Silian; 2, Mrs. Hughes, Maestir: 6, Mr*. Williams, Glynhir. Trussed duck, 51bs. or over—1, Mr. Davies, Pant- gwyn, Silian; 2, Mrs. Stuart, Sttiati- 3 Mrs. Thomas, Creuddin Cottage, Lampeter. Trussed fowl, under 31bs.—1. Mrs. Thomas, Creuddin Cottage; 2, Mrs. Urant, Fern Hall, Silian; 3, Mrs. Thomas, Creuddin CotUige. Trussed fowl, 31bs. or over—1, Mrs. Grant, felen; 2, Mrs. Jenkins,'Gvvarffordd; 3. Mrs. Jenkins, Gwarffordd. Live poultry-Couple live turlievs-1, Mr. J. Davies, Lhvyncwrt; 2, Mr. David Evans, I'emvern. Couple of Live Geese—1, Mr. David Evan*, Pen- wern; 2, Mr. David Evans, Penwern. Live. Duck, any breed—1, Mrs. Davies, Cwineaftui, Feiinfach; 2, Mr. Edward Jones, Drefach farm; o, Mrs. Band, Silian1! Live Drake, any breed-I, Mrs. Join's, Gwai- ffynon; 2, Mrs. Band, Silian; 3, Mr. D. Penwern. Live Cock of Orpington, Langshans. Plymouth Rocks, or Wyandotte—1, Mr. Hodgkinsou Brvn- road; 2, Mr. J. H. Jones, Dryslwyn; 3, Mr. Hunhe- I' ronfallen, ami. lien ditto.-1, Mr. Hughes, Fronfallen, Cribin: 2, Mi. IIiiyiK'?>; oy iYIr. Jones, Drysiwyn. Lock ot Anconas, Andaiusiau^, Loghorns Mmorcas—1, Mr. Jones, Dryslwyn, Golden Grove: 2, Mr. Jones, Castle Croyddin; 3. Mr. J. Morns, Blaenplwyf Lower. Hen d' ii I.. Mr. Jones. Drefach, Llanwnen; 2, Mr. 1. Jones, Castle Croyddin; 3. Mr. Jones, Urvs- lwyn, Golden Grovo. Cock of any breed not mentioned abov<—1. lr. Idns Jones, .Lampeter; 2, Mr. Itet-, Evans. Cross Hands; 3, Mr. D1. Jones, Drovers Road. lfen ditto.—1, Mr. E. Thomas, Creuddin Cottage; 2, Mr. Idris Jones; 3, Mr. Idris Jones. Pair of pigeons of any breed—1, Mr. W illiam Roberts, Lampeter; 2, Mr. WIll. Roberts; 3, Mr. Ni. ill. Itoberts. Basket of six white eggs—1, Mrs. Jones, Ilen- feddau; 2, Mrs. Jones. Basket of six brown eggs—1, Miss J. Davies Gartheli Vicarage; 2, Mr. Williams,~Bedlwvn, FeLm- faeli. Loaf of home-made wholt. weal-I. Mi"s Duvi.w, Llwvnc\\ rt, Loaf ditto while-l, Miss Ella Davies, Lamp-ter 2. Mrs. Davies, Cwmrhodyn. Six oat. cakes—1, Mrs. Jones, 2. Mrs. Jones. Hind quarter of beef—1, Mr. Wm. Jones, biueher, Lampeter. Carcase of 1909 mutton—1, Mr. Win. Jones. Fed porker—Mr. Wm. Jones, butcher, Lumi.cU' Best live bird in show—Mr. Hodirkinson, Bryn, road, Lampeter. Special prize to largest exhibitor iri trussed poul- try class Mr. Evan Thomas, Creuddin Cottage, L¿¡rnpeter. Ditto live—Mr. Thomas Jones. Croyddin Castle. Best pigeon in the show—Mr. Wm. Roberis. plumber, Lampeter. Bunch of holly-l, Mrs. Jones, Ilcnfeddaii: 2, Mrs. Jones, Iletifeddall. Best terrier of any breed—I, :\1,.1", Iilin»-\vorth Lampeter; 2, Mrs. Highes. Xeuaddfawr, Lampeter: 13, J. Joryem, Livery Stables, LanifXJtor. Bpst cat-I, Air. J. D. Owen, builder, f.ainp<'ter: 2V Mrs. Jones, Gwarffynon, Silian; 3, Mr. David Thomas, butcher, Lampeter. The judges were Messrs. David Jones. Cross flill, and Mr. Williams, White Lion. -Tregaron. KOI- trussed i»oul+iy, Mrs. Lloyd. Deri House; Mrs. Davies, Royal Oak Hotel, and Mr. Walters, Com- mercial Hotel. For bread. Mrs. Davies, Coed more Hall, and Mrs. Davies, Coedpark.

I suppose they will have Wmm W% f H r SAUCE H with ME.' JBL H.P. has the ,new and |*|| delicious flavour of rich ergf f oriental fruits and spices H j-' perfectly blended. IplfiSs It will make the Xmas Isij Beef, Goose, or Turkey simply

TEIFY BOARD OF CONSERVATORS The quarterly meeting of the above Board was heui at the Salutation Hotel, Newcastle-Emlvn on Friday last. Present: Messrs. Jonah Evans'(ciia I man^, Frank Morgan, John Lewis, Evan Davies, H. W. Howell (clerk), and E. Griffiths (head bailiff). VOTE OF CONDOLENCE. On the proposition of Mr. Frank Morgan a vote of condolence was passed with the Llysnevvydd fannlv on the death of Col. Lewes, who had for mal1' yeansbeen a highly-esteemed member of the Board Mr. Charles Lloyd also wrote a letter thanking the Board for their kind sympathy with him in his- bereavement. LICENCE DUTY. The Clerk produced a list of receipts from liceneo dlT,n" ~vear' ^"Ch showed a totaF ot ±,392 17s. 6d., which was greatly in advance of previous seasons HEAD WATER BAILIFF' REPORT. The Head Water-bailiff reported that the season pioved to the net fishermen to be a record one, and the fish were of good weight and splendid condition A conspicuous number of heavy fish were caught, including one of 47 lbs. by two Kilgerran coracle men. At the expiration of the netting season the river was supplied with a good flood and a larg»- Dumber of salmon ascended upper waters wirh the result that better sport was provided for the rod' fashermen during September and October. In addi- tion to the account which I submitted to you at the meeing 0f the weight of salmon caught with new 37tons, 7cvvts lpr. 131bs.) I hare sW ob- tained the weight from Newcastle-Emlyn station which-was. 175cw"ts., therefore the weight caught dur- ing the past season by net fishermen amount to the i econi total of 38 tons, 4cwts. 3qrs. 131bs. The weights for the previous two seasons were (1907> 13 tons 9cwts. 21bs. and (1908) 13tons, 18 cwts 241bs respectively. The total number of salmon 1909 U lQO M >e dumiK ,the season of 190J » 190, 24 of which were caught between the- commencement of the season (March 1st), and last quarterly meeting (Sept. 17). Since then the f)"h- ™pr?v<'d' and w,,re caught between that ami rP?Dd"flon ,of T season. The largest salmon V A and lino> was landed bv Mr Jone* i L' "'aster, Lampeter College School, w uch weighed 272lbs. A very fruitful spawning season can be anticipated. He also called attention to the weir on the, Twelly, near Ponttweliv, which w as constructed under the direction of the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries. Ho was sorry to stuie that contrary to his expectation it was Almost fill, possible for a salmon to pass up it unless it be on a mora than ordinary flood. On the 29th ult. he watched the weir. there being a flood on. He s-iw a large number of both trout and salmon attempt- ing to ascend the pass, but their efforts were repelled by the great force of the current which ran down and consequently not a single salmon or trout ac- complished the feat. This weir has not yet been, approved of by the Inspector of the Board of Agri- culture and Fisheries. The Board decided to call the attention of the Board of Agriculture ifltl, J: ishenes to tho matter.

ST. DAVID'S COLLEGE, LAMPETER DECEMBER EXAMINATION, 1909.-PAli.13 LIST. Supplementary Theological Certificate (Gradu- ates). Class III.: D. H. Jones, Ystradmeurig. B.A. Degree.—Class I.: R. L. P. Lewis, Macstu. Class II. G. H. Phillips, Liverpool; A. G. Picton Uaogennech E. Ll. J. Roberts. Felinfoel, Class Ill., William Bowen, Carmarthen; E, F. Davies. Betheada; D. Hopkin, Trebanos; J. L.. it. Join Llanon. Licence in Divinity.—Class II.: David Jones (TI, Tremain; R. C. Owen, Capel Bangor. Class Ill.. D. H. Aubrey, Pontyberem: H. M. Hooper, Fei n- dale; J. E. Jones, Llanstephan John Thomas, Deri. Theological Certincate (3rd year specialists).- Class 1. W. H. Harris, Merthyr Tydvil; E. H. Saunders, Pencader. Class II.: G. A. Davies. Llall- dyfrydog-; I. M. Haines, Abergavenny; J. C. Thomas, Rhyniney; D. J. Williams, Llanellv. Class III.: W. A. J. Marsden, Llanllwch. tvioderations.—Class I.: G. O. Lewis, St. Clear's; G. W. R. M. Parry, Llidiarde. Class II.: A. D. Price, Beaufort. Class III.; J. R. Clarke, Llamm John Jones, Pentrebach; A. LI. Thomas, Cilycwm: M. W. Thomas, Brecon. Theological Certificate (2nd year specialisb).- Class I.: W. N. Poregrine, Llaneily. Class II.: E. G. E. Davies, Dowlais; J. 1.1. Davies. Lampeter: A. E. Jones, Lampeter. Class Ill. G. E. FusselL Ruabon; W. E. Jones, Aberayron; D. T. L. Stewart. Silian; A. Sturdy, Lampeter; David Thomas, Maes- llyn. ftesponsions. -Class 1., T. W. Evans, Burry Purl. Clasa Ill.. Oliver Davies. Liangennech; R. R, D. ITones, Bangor; H. D. Thomas, Corns; J. B. P. Williams, Llanegeler. Mathematics only.-Class I.: Leonard Argyle, Wigan. First Year Biennia Is. II.: J. Howard Davies, Lampeter. ('lass III.: Chalmers Davies, Llanfyrnach; W. O. Williams, Bethesda, Supplemental Certificate.—Class I.: H. R. Wil- liams, Aberffraw. Examiners: tor the B.A. Degree and the License in Divinity: W. Buchanan Riddell. M.A.. Fellow of Hertford College, Oxford (Modern History and English): W. A. Pickard-Cambridce, M.A.. Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford (Classics) Rev.. B. T- Kidd, D.D., Keble College, Oxford (Classics and Theology): Rev. T. W. Crafer, B.D., Downing College, Cambridge (Theology): E. Anwyl. M.A.. Professor of Welsh in the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth (Welsh): G. Birtwistle, M.A.. Fellow of Pembroke College, Cambridge (Mathema- tics). LI. J. M. Bebb, D.D., Principal.

Mil. LLOYD MORGAN. M.P. AND TIIE "NATIONAL RELIGIOUS FTXD." To the Editor of THE JOUHNAL! Sir,—Mr. Lloyd Morgan, M.P. for West Car- n arthonshire, in his siwech on Saturday speaks of the "National Religious Fund" of the State! I was not aware of the existence of such a National Fund. A landlord builds a church for the benefit of him- self and family, and his tenants* and endows it with the tithe of his property. That was a religious act performed by an individual. The state never owned tithes, and could not grant any. It is true that Henry VIH. when he abolished the monasteries took the tithes of parishes levied by the clergy of the monasteries and either sold or gave them to certain friends of his—but that was not righteous* State property. What of '"Queen Anne's Bounty"? She simply rc,ftisp4i to receive Church monies which I I)( ie sovereigns up to her time received from the Church, and that forms the substance of "Queei* Anne's Bounty." "Independence" is a- misnomer- The principle.of independence is that everv congre- gation is a circle without a break, and within circle possesses all Church authority, and when u Congregational society require a new minister, they require the ministers of neighbouring chapels to ordain their new ministers, so that their inde- pendence is a sham and not a reality.—Yours, SCRUTATOR.

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