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ETHOLIAD CVFFREDIHOL 1910. AT ETHOLWYR GORLLEWIN CAERFYRDDIXT. FOXEDDIGIOX, Y mal- dadgorfforiad y Senedd yn fy ngallu- ogi i i dderbvn gwahodduid y biaid Undeboi. 'yn NgorTiewm lr Gaerfyrddin ni iod yn vmgeisycid ar eu rhan yn yr Etholiad presenol. Ni chetais fy arwam i r penderfyniad hwn gan unriiyw deimlad personol na digter yn erbyn yr aelod Rhvddfrydot presenol—Mr. Lloyd Morgan, K.C. Y mae yn cithaf posibl a chyson i edmygu a pharchu gwrthwynebvud gwleidyudol, tra ar yr un prvd yn llwvr wahaniaethu oadiwrtho ar faterion sydd yn dal perthynas a llvwodraeth ein gwlad. Fy "marn i yw nad ydyw y gvfathrach gymysglvd Rhyddtrydoi-bosialaidd-Wyddeitg yn dueddol i hvr- wyddo Ilesad yr ethoiaeth hon nag undeb a chryftier Ymerodraeth iyd-eang. Y mae Mr. Balfour wedi dweyd mai Diwygiad y Tollau ("Tariff Reform") yw v peth pwysicaf yn nghynygion y Blaid Undebol. Nid ydyw Masnach Rydd yn bodoli ond yn nychymmyg y Radicaliaid. Y mae pertfaith ryddid i chwi brynu. Ond os dy- rnunwch werthu eich nwvddau, ceuir chwi allan o farchnadoedd gwledvdd tramor gan furiau uchel y Tollau. Y mae y gyfundrefn hon yn ddinystriol i'n gwlad. Rhaid symud i ffwrdd neu ostwng y glwyd hon. Prinder gwaith, angen, a thlodi parhaus yw y eanlyniad uniongvrchol os caniateir i'r tramorwr lanw ein marchnadoedd ni vma a.'i nwyddau a i gynyrclllon, tra md yw ef yn caniatau yr un ragor- traint i ni ond ar ei delerau ei hun. Kid ocs un gwaith wcdi dirywio i'r fath raddau ag amaethydcliaeth. Mewn deng mlynedd ar hugain y mae £ 2,UOO,OO0,OOQ wedi ei golli i amaethyddiaeth. Ni wrteithir v tir fel cynt. Y mae dros 1,000)000 wedi eu taflu allan o waith. Oddiar 1873 y mae dros bedair miiiwn o erwau, a arferai fod dan driniaeth, bellach wedi ei droi yn dir pori. Y mao y Gyllideb yn gosod trethi trymion yn yehwancgol ar y tir-feddianwyr sydd yn rhwym o ddylanwadu yn niweidiol ar bawb sydd yn ym- wnevd a'r tir. Codir rhenti y ffermwr. Bvdd cynyrehion amaethyddiaeth yn ddrutach. Gan y goddefir i nwyddau gwledydd tramor i gystadlu yn ddirwvstr vn pin marchnad gartrefol, GORFOD1R Y FFERMWYR HWYTHAU I GYNILO TRWY LE'IHA'C IFER EC GWE1THWYR A GOST- W-NG EU CYFLOGAU. Y mae baich y trethi a ddygir yn awr gan y tir yn fwy nag y medr y tir ei dckvyn. Dygir mwy nil. gwerth £ 50.000 o nwyddau amaethyddol a ffrwythau i fewn i'r wlad hon bob blwyddyn yn ddidoll. Gellid cynyrchu rhan fawr o'r cyfanswm hwn ar ein tir em hunain. Pleidleisiwch gan hyny dros ddiwvgio/r Tollau. er mantais i'n ffermwyr a'n Uafurwyr ein hunain, ao er lies i'r wlad yn gvffredinol. Peidiwch cymeryd eich dychrynu gan yr hyn a ddywedir ynghylch bwyd drud. Yn sicr, ni chymer- wch eich twyllo eto fel o'r blaen gan y twill a'r celwydd ynghylch y dorth iach. Pan yn ceisio eich pleidleisiau yn y flwtddyn 1906, addawodd y Rhyddfrydwyr fwyd rhad a boreufwvd rhydd i chwi. Ni ddaeth y gwleddoedd hyny eto. Y mae eich bwyd yn cosio mwy i chwi heddyw nag a wnai o dan Ivwodraeth Undebol yn 1905. Ni wna. cynlluniau arianol y Sosialwvr ostwng pris angen- rheidiau bywyd yr un ffyrling. Y iiiae ffaith ein bo(i yn bresenol yn ymlh- bynu yn llwyr ar wledydd estronol am Pin bwydydd yn rhoddi y gallu iddynt hwy i benderfynu'r pris. Agorwch eicli llygaid i weled yr hyn sydd oreu er eich lies. 'I)"f'" dim yn y Gyllideb a ddyga yr un erw o dir da:1 wrtaith, neu a'ch cefnoga i gymeryd mewn Haw e?<, v gwaith o fagu ceffylau a gwartheg. Ein meddv^ iniaeth ni yw, cynnyrchu yn y wlad hon yr hyn a orynwn yn awr oddiwrth wledydd tramor; i gynorrhwyo pobl i brynu eu tir eu hunain, i ddyfod yn berchenogion yn hytrach nag n ddeiliaid Cynghorau. Y mae hyn wedi ei ddwyn oddiantgylch yn llwyddiannus yn yr Iwerddon gan y Land Purchase Act." Os gellir rhoddi benthvg miliynau i Wvddelod gwrthryfelgar. yn sicr y mae genych chwi hawl i ofyn yr un telerau fel Cvmrv 9 1 1 1 teyrngarol, duwiolfrydig. Pleidleisiwch dros ddi- wygio'r tollau, dros greu tyddin-feddianwvr drwy'r lioll wlad, dros chwareu teg ac nid ffafriaeth. Diogelir gan y Radicaliaid berchenog cyfoethog llongau, pob un sydd yn dal patent," a chwmni- oedd cyfoethog cocoa a thvbaco. Sefwch dpos delerau cyffelybji chwi eich hunain. Bvdd dosbarth gweithiol C'vniru yn twyllo eu hunain os gwrthodant gefnogi dynion sydd yn awyddus i roddi i'r gweith- iwr safle o sicrwydd ac annibyniaeth naa gall y Wladwriaeth a Sosialaeth byffT roddi iddo. ond yn unig a fydd yn bosibl pan y bydd y gweithiwr yn berchen ar y tir a wrteithia. Nis gellir mewn arierchiad fel hon pvffwrdd ag ymylon, heb son am fyned i fewn i fanylion macs helaeth gweithg-arwch yr Undebwyr. Digon yw dwpyd, y bydd iddynt nid yn unig barhau rhoddi "Old Ago Pensions, ond gwnant eu goreu hefvd i alluogi hen bobl a dderbyniant dal tlodi i gael Pensions," a hyny pan yn 65 oed ac nid 70. Yn sicr. nis gall unrhyw Rvddfrydwr rhesymol a chymedrol o'r fath a ddilynai Mr. Gladstone, dder- byti cynygion arianol sydd yn hollol wrthwynebol i'r egwyddor svlfaenol ar ha un y.gosododd seiliau trethyddiactli genedlaethol—sef darparu ar gvfer anghenion y nwyddyn, gosod y trethi yn deg a ehyfiawn yn ol y gallu i dalu, ac nid yn ol y ffyn- honell o ba un y derbynir yr arian. Prif ddiffygion y Gyllideb ydynt— Y bydd yn foddion i greu 11ai yn lie mwy o waith. Nid yw yn cyfarfod a'r diffyg arianol vn y gyllid. Nid Cyllideb yw mewn gwirionedd. O dan rith mesur arianol—y mac yn cynwys mesurau nad ydynt arianol, Y mae yn dihysbyddu adnoddau y vdaa-a ddy. lent gael eu cadw gyferbyn ag arnser Rhyfel. Nid yw yn gwneyd darpariaeth ddigonol yn y fyddin a'r llynges ar gyfer amddiffyn y wlad. Y mao addewid y Radicaliaid o roddi Llvwodr- raeth CJartrefol i'r Iwerddon fel breib i enill pleid- leisiau y Gwyddelod, nid yn unig yn ddinystriol i anrhydedd a sefyllfa y Deyrnas Gyfunol, ond yn golygu hefyd fradychiad y Protestaniaid teyrngarol yn yr Iwerddon ar orchymyn y blaid Genedlaethol, yr hon sydd ar bob argyfvvng pwysig yn lianes ein n gwled wedi cydymdeirnlo a ï gelvnion. Bydd pob Ymneillduwr yn Nghymru a rydd ei bleidlais dros Lywodraeth Ciartrefol i'r Iwerddon yn pleidleisio dros fradychu ei frawd Protestanaidd i ddwylaw y Pabvddion sydd yn y mwyafrif. Y mae yr yrnosodiad nreseriol ar Dy"r Arglwyddi wedi ci fwriadu i guddio hawliau angliyfreithlawn mwyafrif dan)weiniol yn hy'r Cyffrod in. Eg- wyddor sylfaenol eiii cyfansoddiad gv\ leidy ldol vn y wlad hon ydvw, na ddylid trethn heb gydsyniad y wlad, ac mai'r bobl eu hunain yn y pen draw sydd i benderfynu. Ffol ac afresvmol yw dweyd fod y Llvwodraeth bresenol wedi cael gorchvmyn oddiwrth y f)obl mewn perthvnas i gynllun hollol newvdd o drethi. na chlywid un gair o son am dano ar adeg yr Etholiad Cvffredinol diweddaf. .Tra yn awyddus i syinnd nnrhyw gam n Jdyodd- efn- gan Ymneillduwyr mewn rhanau o'r wlad lIe nad oes ond un ysgoI. fy marri benderfynol i yw y dylid dvsgu plant yn tfydd (-it rhieni gan athrawon sydd yn credu yr hyn a. ddvsgtnt. Gwrthwvnebaf hyd yr eitliaf unrhvw ymdreeh a wneir i ddadgysylltu yr Eglwys yn Lloegr neu yn X ghwru. I Y mae chwareu teg I ffermwyr ac i les goreu amaethyddiaeth—dyogelwch masnach a llafur yn ngwyneb cvstadleuaeth annlieg—amddiffvniad rhyddid crefyddol a gwladol—cyfanrwydd y Deyrnas Civfunol a goruchafiaeth y Fy(\(lin a'r Llynges, yn dibynu yn hollol ar ddychweliad i'r Senedd plaid I'ndelx>l gref a democrataidd. Os danfonweh fi i'r cynghor hwnw. ymdreehaf i Nghymru. i Y mae chwareu teg I ffermwyr ac i les goreu amaethyddiaeth—dyogelwch masnach a llafur yn ngwyneb cvstadleuaeth annlieg—amddiffvniad rhvddid crefyddol a gwladol—cyfanrwydd y Deyrnas Civfunol a goruchafiaeth y Fy<v1in a'r Llynges, yn dibynu yn hollol ar ddychweliad i'r Senedd plaid I'ndelx>l gref a democrataidd. Os danfonweh (i i'r cynghor hwnw. ymdreehaf i ddwvn ger bron eu svlw lies a gofynion Rhanbarth Gorllewinol Sir Gaerfvrddin. Eicli ufudd Was. J. W. JONES CRE-MLYN. 8, Heol-y-Brenin, Caerfyrddin, Ionawr 15, 1910.

To the Overseers of the Poor of the Parish of Llandyssul. in the County of Cardigan, and to the Superintendent of Pol ice of the Petty Ses- sional Division of Llandyssul, in the said County of Cardigan. I THOMAS DAVIES, Chemist and Druggist, now residing at Medical Hall, situate at and lK-ing No. 8, Lincoln Street, in the Town of Llan- dvssul. in the Parish of Llandvssul. in the Countv of Cardigan, HEREBY GIVE YOU NOTICE that it is my intention to apply at the General Annual Licensing Meeting to be holden on Wednesday, tho ninth day of February next, at the Porth Assembly Rooms, in the Town of Llandyssul, in the County of Cardigan, for a License to hold one or more Excise Licenses as follows, viz. An Additional Exciso License to sell by retail) at n Shop situate in the Town of Llandyssul, in the Parish of Llandyssul, aforesaid. Spirits, to ho consumed off th«'. premises, in pursuance of the Act, 24 and 25 Victoria, Chap- ter 21, Section 2. J' TJie Premises, in respect of which the a hove- ?1tetned Licence is intended to apply, are situated at < XiWS. Lincoln Street, in the Town of Llandyssul, in the abovo Parish, and known as Medical Hall. Given under my hand this 15th dav of Januarv, 1910. 18) THOMAS DAVIES. TENDERS are invited for 10 Acres of well- grown Timber, comprising- of Larch. Oak, and Fir Trees, known as Allt-ddu Wood. in close proxi- mity to Pont Llanio Station. Applications will be received up to February 1st, 1910. by R. S. Row- laud, The Garth, Llanio Road, li.S.O.. (942 CARMARTHEN ELECTRIC LIGHTING ORDER, 1908. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that" an applica- tion has been made to the Board of Trade bv the Carmarthen Electric Supply Company, Limi- 1 ted, for consent to the placmg of electric lines abovo ground for the supply of electrical energy throughout the Borough of Carmarthen for the pur- poses of the above-named Order. All persons interested are to tako notice that 21 days after this date the Board of Trade will pro- ceed to consider the application, and in the mean- time anv person desiring to make representations in the matter may do so by letter addressed fo the Board of Trade, 7, Whitehall Gardens, London, S.W. Dated 21st day of January, 1910. H. T. MAINWARING, Secretary. The Carmarthen Electric Supply Co., Limited. (17

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Writing while the election is still in full swing, it would be foolish to dogmatise upon tho probable result. The voice of the counties is just being de- clared and it points to the further success of Tariff Reform. The one thing which seems to be certain, judging by the polls already declared, is that whichever party is successful the majority will not be a largo one. n. is probable that Mr. ASQUITH will be compelled to claim as his supporters the Irish Nationalist members, together with those representing Labour and Socialism. By this means he might retain office, though scarcely power, for the Irish members, in combination with the Socialists, would hold the balance. A majority so lacking in homogeneity would, we believe, pro- duce a condition of affairs so unsatisfactory and so un. stable that the Parliament in which these conditions obtained could not last long, and another General Election would be necessary at an early date. A special feature in the contest now in progress is the exceptionally heavy polls. In not a few of the constituencies from eighty to ninety per oent. and even more of the electors have recorded their votes. Tlà; is, of course, an unusually high average; but an even more important and distinctive feature of the election is the comparatively small difference between the two parties in the number of votes actually polled. For instance, the pollings last Saturday and Monday-the first two days of the election—ac- counted for nearly one-third of the constituencies, yet the Liberal, Labour, and Socialist vote combined was barely 50,000 more than the Unionist on a total poll of nearly two millions. If the Labour and Socialist vote be deducted the Unionists polled on those two days 955,000 votes, as compared with 816,000 Liberal votes, a majority for the Unionists of 143,000. These are remarka-blo figures, and certainly afford no justification for violent or subversive changes in t* great capital institutions of the country. The House of Lords cannot be reduced to impotence, much less abolished, upon the strength of such narrow majorities and the nearly equal balance of opinion which they reveal. Again, the Disestablish- ment of the Church or any part of it. can scarcely be successfully attempted upon the results of the polls so far as they have been declared. Indeed, the coy attitude of Radical candidates towards Disestablish- ment has been very noticeable. Not a few have de- clared that this subject is not a live issue at the pre- sent election, whilst the answers of candidates to questions relating to education and Disestablishment indicate a clear desire for an equitable compromise on the first matter, and an anxiety to leave, the second alone as one outside the range of present politics. The Church at all events, which in this con- test has striven to avoid political partisanship, can- not for a moment admit that the result of the elec- tion will entitle her opponents to destroy the dis- inctly religious character of her schools or to dis- member and despoil any part of her heritage., Churchmen should continue to use their utmost en- deavours for the protection of their interests until the last constituency has been polled. The result of the Welsh elections leaves no room for surprise, except in that it actually makes a contri- bution to the splendid list. of Unionist gains. So far as West Wales is concerned the campaign has clearly shown that the dominant issue is Tariff Reform, and that the question of Disestablishment of the Church has had a very unimportant influence upon the vot- ing. The behaviour of the crowd at Unionist meet- ings has been deplorable, especially in the industrial centres. Both Mr. PEEL and Mr. CHEMLYX, the Unionist candidates for East and West Carmarthen- shire respectively, have had some verv trying ex- periences. Tho latter especially was subjected to what was undoubtedly an organised scheme of almost open violence. In the agricultural districts, however, both he and Mr. C'REMI.YX have been received with every courtesy and have seen ample evidence for believing that the farruers are reaching an intelligent understanding of the splendid possibilities that Tariff Reform has in store for them. As to the industrial districts, it, is not surprising that in Wale, they aro largely OUt of sympathy with tho proposals made by fiscal reformers. Wales does not feel the pinch so much as the rest of the kingdom. Wales has her immense coal-fields, and it so happens that just at the moment the tinplate trade is doing well. There is plenty of work in the pits and there- fore unemployment is not so severe. But. sooner or later the tinplato trade must suffer. America was once a new-found market for Welsh tinplates. but to- day it is .gone. Other new markets have come, but they, like America, must go in time as a result of the same cause which robbed us of the American. It is therefore not. surprising that at, the moment the industrial centres of Wales will not give hotlt ears to the voice of Tariff Reform. The case of the farmer, however, is different. With him thcro is something radically wrong. He feels it acutely and no wonder. Compared with the year 1851 there are 1,000.000 fewer persons engaged in agriculture now. Since 1873, over 4,000,000 acres have been converted from tillag-o into pasture. The fields are deserted; the. cities are overcrowded. The value of butter we import every year from abroad is no less than £ 24,000,000; cheese, £ 6,684,000; poultry, £ 934,000; eggs, £ 7,200,000; fruit, £ 4.000,000; potatoes, £ 2,000,000, and bacon, £ 17,600,000. British agricultural capital has decreased I since 1874 by E2,000,000,000, while the agricultural capital of France, Germany, Russia. Austria and Denmark has in each case increased by almost. as much, and in several cases by more. These are abso- lute facts and are worth remembering. The agricul- ture of Great Britain under free trade is decaying, while that of protected countries has matie enormous "j r strides. Arc these facts not worth the serious con- sideration of the farmer? Is it any wonder that the British farmer is in a bad way? What Tariff Reform proposes is to put a tariff on foreign corn, butter, cheese, poultry, etc., so that the British farmer may supply them instead. The Radicals talk about dear food and call themselves free fooders, but. it is a fact that since they went into power in 1906 the price of corn has gone up 10s. a quarter. Yet four years ago when Tariff Reformers proposed a tax of 2s. a quar- ter on wheat the Radicals held up their hands in horror and talked about dear food. Tho newest food-tax fiction is that a quarter of wheat is 23 lbs. It is, of course, nothing of the kind. When Tariff Reformers talk of putting a tax of 2s. a quarter on wheat they mean that all foreign corn that comes into this country will be taxed at the rate of 2s. for every 496 lbs, which is one quarter, imperial dry measure. Readers who think that this will raise tho price of bread may calculate for themselves how much this would increase the price of a loaf. They will find that the proposed duty will mean an in- crease of enly the twentieth of a penny per pound of flour. The cry of dear food is serving the op- ponents of Tariff Reform some purpose, and there is no doubt that but for it the triumph of Tariff Re- form would be even much greater than it is during this election. » We hope that the voters of West Carmarthenshire will seriously think over the facts which we have given here before next Saturday when they record their votes. They must set aside entirely the per- sonalities of the two candidates. Mr. JOHN* LLOYD MORGAN" his not had his claim to the seat ques- tioned for 14 years and is much respected aniong all classes in the constituency. But although Mr. LLOYD MORGAN is a most, esteemed personality he represents a policy wlrch the farmer (and the tinplater, and the collier too, aa he will discover later on) should regard with the utmost suspicion. Apart from Disestablish- ment and Home Rule. to which Mr. LLOTD MOBGAX is pledged (although he is naturally very shy of talk- ing of the latter) he is entirely opposed to adopting any methods which may relieve the growing depres- sion in agriculture. But it is high time that some methods of bringing brighter times to the farmer should be tried. Let the farmer try Tariff Reform. The experiment is a safe one. It will do no harm and may bring him immense benefits. The elector in West Carmarthenshire must therefore set aside all personal considerations. Vote for the policy and do not think of the man. That is not to say anything against Mr. C'REMLYI,- as a man. He is an exception- ally able man, and since his appearance in the con- stituency has conducted his campaign with a. courtesy and ability which has won the respect of everyone.

LOCAL NEWS. "OLD CARMARTHEN."—Such was the title of an exceedingly interesting and lucid .lecture delivered at. a social gathering ot the St. Peters Men's Society at the Priory-street. Schoolroom on Wednesday even- ing in last week by Mr H S Holmes, vice-principal of the South Wales Training College, '1110 iviavor (Alderman Walter Lloyd) presided over a crowded attendance. Mr. Holmes dealt with his subject in a masterly way, and the lecture throughout was il- lustrated by (magnificent iu|ntern slides. At the close a discussion took place, in which Messrs. Wal- ter Spurrell, T. Bland Davies. and Middleton spoke. On-the-proposition of the Cnairman a very hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the lecturejr, who in repuy said that he would be very pleased to givo a similar lecture at another time. A cordial vote of thanks was also given to the Mayor for presiding. The next lecture will be given on February 7th, by Mr. Logan, of the Training College, on "Co-opera- tion." CARMARTHEN CYMMRODOBIOX SOCIETY. At the Pentrepoeth Council Schools on Monday night in last week, in connection with the Carmarthen Cym- mrodorion Society, Professor E. Anwyl, M.A., Aber- ystwyth, delivered a, very fine and interesting lec- ture on "Eary Welsh Literature." Mr. Walter Spurrell presided over a crowded audience The subject was treated in the masterly manner for which Professor Anwyl is justly famous, and besides being intensely entertaining was of great instructive value The usual votes of thanks cou- cludded the meeting. # LONDON CITY AND MIDLAND BANK, LTD. Th 3 directors report that the profits for the half-year ended December 31st last, including the sum brought forward, amount to £546,654, and recommend a dividend at the rate of eighteen per cent. per annum, appropriating £ 20,000 to Bank premises, £ 5,000 to officers' pension f iincl. and carrying forward 3J179, FU-I;ERAL.-Th(-, interment of Mrs. Mary Thomas, grocer, Priory-stree (mother of Councillor L. 1'- Thomas), whose death wo announced last week, took place on Wednesday in last week at bergwjli Churchyard. The Rev. Waldo Lewis (pastor of Penuel Chapel) officiated at the house, while the Rev. T. Thomas (vicar of Abergwili) officiated at the church and graveside. The chief mourners were: Councillor L. D. Thomas (son). Mr. H. J. Davies (nephew), Mr. G. Thomas (brother-in-law). Mr. J. B. Arthur was also present. ST. PETER'S CHRISTMAS TREE.—Amongst those who helped at the Vicarage Stall, but whoso names were accidentally overlooked last week, were the Misses Stedman Thomas, of Belle Vue, ee-isari. CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY.—Tlie Secretary begs respectfully to acknowledge the receipt of the following: £ 1 Is., from Llandilo Church; £1 Os. 3d., from Llandefeisant Church; £ 1 8s.. from -Union-st-. Chapel, Carmarthen; £ 2, from Llandefeilog Church; E2 5s. 6d., from Llangunnock Church; £ 2 2s. 2d., from Trelech Congregational Chapel; periodicals, from Mr. R. James, Bridge-street; Miss Spurrell, King-street; Mrs. Gwynne-Hughes, Glancothv, and Lady Hills-Johnes. WELSH FIELD COMPANY—ROTA:. ENGINEERS.— C armarthen Section.—Orders for week ending January 29th. 1910:—Head Quarters. The Barracks; officer un duty, Capt. J. Fifeneis; N.C.O. on duty, C.S.M. A. R. Davies; orderly corporal, Corpl S. E Bowser, orderly trumpeter, Tpr. A. Duckfield. Monday: Lecture—Field geometry and use of field level, 7.30 p.m: Tuesday: Headquarters open from < p.m. lhursday: As for Tuesday.—(Signed) JOHN RRAXCIS, Junr.. (-apt.. Welsh Field Co., R E. Car- marthen, Januarv 18th. 1910. CIAL I'.VKXI.VC.—On Wednesday evening, the 12th inst., the members of the Sunday Institute held their weekly social in the English W en leva n Schoolroom. There were the usual games, and a number of gramophone sdections during the evening. Solos were also sung by Miss Mabel Parker and Mr. H. S. Jones. This was one of the most evenings of the session. SUNDAY INSTITUTE. At the meeting of the Sunday Institute, held jn the English Weslcyan Chapel, last Sunday afternoon, the Rev. T. Roberts, of Amman- ford, gave an excellent address on The void's Prayer. At the close of the address Miss M. A. Davies, John-street, g-avo an excellent rendering of that beautiful solo, "0 weary heart, thne 1 a Home." Next Sunday afternoon an •uld'Vss a»il be given at 3.35, by the Rev. J. H. Newby, and a solo by Iis:, Gladys Jones. King-street. ENTERTAINMENT.—The annual Christmas Tree en- tertainment, given to the patients and the friends of the inmutes of the Infirmary, was held at the In- stitution last Frida. yevening. The tree, which was tastefully decorated, was in one of the largo wards. and was heavily laden with fancy article:- It was I for by the Rev. J." Marsden. in the absence of Mr. II. Brunei White, one of the vice- chairmen. Afterwards tea was served in the board- room, and was followed by a most. enjovitbte concedt. at. which the following kindly took part:—Miss E. Marsden, Miss Muriel Morris, Miss Margrand (Car- diff). Mr. G. Morris and Mr, Negus. Character sketches and recitations were given by Mr. J. F. Lloyd and Mr. J. F. Morris. The second part of the programme consisted of an excellent rendering of "Punch and Judy," which was greatly enjoyed by tho panents. The puppets were manipulated by Masters Edwin and William Bowen Jones, sons of Dr. Bowen Jones, The Friary, and Master Lewis, son of Mr. B. A. Lewis. Great credit was dllo for the whole-hearted success of the entertainment to Miss Ditcham and her excellent staff of nurses. INFIRMARY CONVERSAZIONE.—A very successful whist drive and dance in aid of tho funds of the Carmarthenshire Infirmary was held at the Assembly Rooms on Thursday in last week, when thero was a crowded attendance both of whist players and dajieers. The -1f.("s were Alderman Waller Lloyd, Mayor of Carmarthen Mr. John Crossman, and Mr. H. Brunei White. The whist prizes were- won hy Miss M. O. Davies (ladies), Mr. E. 0. Collier (gents), and Mrs. Arthur Arthur. Dancing was kept up until after midnight.Messrs. Jones' Strmsr Band. with Mr. T. S. Puddicombe at the piano, provided the. music.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS The Carmarthenshire Fox Hounds will meet- on Tuesday, the 25th inst., Caerlleon Cross Roads and Friday, the 28th inst.. at Bankyfolin; each day at 10.45 a.m. The Neuaddfawr Foxhounds will meet on Mon- day, the 24th inst.. Penrhiwgaled, &<j<i on Friday, the 28th inst.. at Bronfri;_ each tjay at 10.30 a.m. The Tivy-Side Hounds will on Monday, the 24th inst.. at Abcrcerri, and on Thursday, tho 27th inst., at Llechryd: eath day at. 10.45 a.m. The Plasgeler IlarrierB will meet on Tuesday, tho 25th inst., at Penclawdd-uchaf, and on SatItr. L\1, the 29th inst., at Plasgeler; each day at 11 a.m.

BRYNAMMAN NOTES. [BY PARK LANE."] The time for noniinatiing a member for the Pontardawo District Council is fast approaching. We must. move in time, or, like the last election- time, we wiii be deprived of the services of a representa.tive, through neglect. w Two new doctors have been engaged by the Brynamman District Medical Society. They haTe commenced duties at temporary surgeries situated at Cwmgarw-road and the Ban wen. Satisfactory progress is being made at the new drift belonging to the Biaencaegurwen Colliery Co. The drift, which is to work that. Big Vein, has been driven in for a long way, but the colliery will not bo opened 'out until the boundary has been reacher. Before taking steps to develop the col- liery, it is the intention of the management to find out whether their boundary of coal has been "poached" or trespassed upon by another colliery. < A letter, received from Mr. D. W. Lewis, F.T.S.C., who has gone for a three months' tour in America, states that he and his sister—the relict of the late Mr .James Rees, Garnant—had safely arrived at New York after a very pleasant voyage. Mr. Lewis says that one of the first people they saw was Mr. Edward Evans (Brynamman Hotel), conductor of the Brynamman and District Choral Society. "Teddy" is singing with the Cambrian Male Voice Party, which is at present touring the States. # All who knew Mr. Dan Jones, lately percenter at Ebenezer Chapel, will be sorry to learn that ho was somewhat severely burned the other day whilst following his occupation as an annealer at the Gor- seinon Tinworks. At a special parish meeting a tUppcr Brynamman, it was resolved that the main and some of the bye lanes of Upper Brynamman are to be lit by means of electric lamps. After long and painfui suffering, the death has taken place of Mr. John Thomas, butter merchant, who resided at. Doctors'-lane, Gwaun-eae-Gurwen. Great sympathy is felt for the widow and two children, who are left to mourn the loss of a good and useful man. Mr. Thomas was but 32 vears of age% (The above Notes were held over from last week.) » Last. Wednesday week, at our Public Hall and Library, the annual meeting of the public interested in the above institution was held, Mr. Jonathan Jones (clerk to tho Quarter-Bach Parish Council) being unanimously voted to the chair. Mr. Jones, who had been the retiring committee's chairman, ex- plained the business to be dealt, with by the general meeting. The first item was the selection of secre- tary. On the motion of Messrs. Arthur Morgan and W. J. Thomas, it was unanimously resolved that Mr. E. W. Evans, Cwmgarw-road (the retiring secretary), be re.ppointed. Mr. Thomas Hopkin Thomas, Glyn-road, by unanimous consent, was also re-appointed treasurer. The salary of the secretary is to bo fixed by the committee. Mr. Thomas H. Thomas wanted to know whether the Treasurer would have a vote in the committee. Why he asked that question was not because he sought a vote, but because he wanted the point, to be made clear. On the motion of Messrs. D. Waiters and David John Richards, it was resolved that tho decision, whatever it should be, should govern both the trea- surer and secretary. Some discussion arose as to the wisdom of giving votes to those who stood in the position of servants. Mr. Tom Williams moved that paid man should have a vote." Mr. Idwal Walters did not like this idea, and Mr. Tom Jones said it would be unfair to withhold the vote, and moved that the treasurer and secretary shotdd be "enfranchised." Mr. A. J. Francis, in seconding, said it. was not as if the posts under discussion were well-paid for. Mr. William Walters (C.M.) said it was tho principle that should be considered. Mem- bers of public bodies were not paid. Eventually, it was resolved not to give voting-power to secre- tary and treasurer. The Chairman spoke very highly of the above officials, and stated that he. had never met more efficient people. The next business was to consider the balance-sheet. Tho Chairman went over each item carefully, and stated that some very good work had been done by the retiring com- mittee, who had all through the preceding year worked as one man for the good of the Institution. The turn-over was £297, including £9B odd received from the billiard table, and £92 odd from tho lettings of Public Hall and Ante-Rooms. After expending J635 on improvements, JB5 on new books, etc.. the committee were able io deposit at Lloyd's BankthosumofJESO. The Institution is paying in- terest on a loan of £340, and it had been the in- tention of the committee to wipe off £10{) of that debt. However, they had failed to do that, having aimed too high, but the Chairman observed that it was always better to have too high an aim than a too low one. Several expressed high satisfaction at the committee's work, and, on the motion of Messrs. Gwyn Maddocks and Edwin Jones, it was resolved that the balance-sheet should be accepted. Mr. William Walters (C.M.) suggested that in future, the auditors should be paid for their work, as this would make them more responsible to all. This suggestion was acceptable, and the next business- election of new committee—was proceeded with. It was moved that Messrs. W. Walters and Idris Wil- liams should be appointed to count the votes (to be scrutineers), but Mr. David Walters, who .has al- ways a subtle point to make, showed that scruti- neers should not be appointed just then, or perhaps it would turn out that they (the scrutineers) would be counting their own votes! This point, when grasped by the meeting, evoked mush good- humoured laughter, but Mr. Walters' suggestion was accepted. As is usual, twenty nominations (this is a. familiar term just now) for the committee were made, out. of which number, thirteen were to be elected. The following, gentleman were elected:— Messrs. David Walters, Jonathan Jones, William Walters (C.M.).Gomer Lloyd, Idris Williams, Gri- ffith Williams. Evan John Morgan, Arthur Morgan, I Oliver Roberts (Park-street), Charles Isaac, Noah Rees, W m. Connick, Godfrey Godfrey Evans. Whilst the votes were being counted, the general business of the Institution was discussed. The Chairman said that tho hall, etc., should be fitted with a heating-apparatus. The place was very cold in winter, and the bookings of the hall, and pat- ronage of tho various entertainments undoubtedly suffered as a result. The approximate cost ,of a heating-apparatus, etc., would be one hundred pounds. Mr. Gwyn Maddocks asked if that in- cluded the extra payment that would have to bo given to the caretaker. The Chairman said that that point could be dealt with by the committee. Mr A. J. Fancis spoke strongly in favour of heating the hall" etc. The comfort of people should bo studied, and a heating-apparatus was absolutely necessary. He moved to that effect, and Mr. David E. Evans (Park-street) seconded—that the- general meeting recommended the committee to get a heat- ing-apparatus as soon as possible. The next business was to discuss the proposed scheme for maintaining the hall and library. Messrs. Gomer Lloyd. Tom Williams, Noah Rees, R. S. Howells, Idwal Walters, E G. Morris took part. in the discussion. Eventu- ally, after several suggestions had been given, it was resolved on the motion of Messrs. Griff Wil- liams atid Gwyn Maddocks, to convene a public meet- ing to discuss the question of getting the workmen of the surrounding collieries to contribute towards the scheme drafted by last year's committee. To- wards the close of the meeting, Mr. II. J. Wil- liams (one of the trustees) stated that they (tho trustees) recommended that a bonus of one sovereign should be given to the secretary (Mr. E. WT. Evans) as the work had greatly increased. This recom- mendation was adopted unanimously, and immediate- ly afterwards a very useful meeting was concluded, with the usual voto of thanks. Last Tuesday, All. Saints' Church, Pontardawe, was tho scene of a brilliant. and joy-giving ceremony. Tho occasion was tho wedding solemnized between the Rev. R. H. Roberts, B.A. (only son of Mr. Henry Robots, colliery proprietor, The Bridgend, BrynammanK curate of Llandilo Church, and Miss Winnie Lewis, daughter of Mr. David Lewis, Tan- yrallt, Pontardawe. The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev. R. Williams, tho rural dean of Llandilo, assisted by the Rev. E. Jenkins-Davies, vicar of St. Catherine's Church, Brynamman. Tho duties of the "best. man" were carried out by Mr. Fred Wil- liams, B.A., Oxford (a college friend of the bride- groom), whilst. Miss Lucy Jones, Bridgend, Amman- ford: Miss Gwennie Davies, Emporium. Llanelly, and Miss Gertie Michael, Pontardawe, made charm- ing bridesmaids. To make a pretty picture prettier, the Misses Davies, who were the two daughters of Mr. Phillip Davies, of Danygraig, Pontardawe, at- tentively attended to their duties as train-bearers. A list of tho presents, which were very numerous and valuable, together with further particulars of this popular wedding, will appear next week. The many friends of hOtJl bride and bridegroom wish the happy pair a long and pleasant journey, hand in hand, through life* At a. meeting of the. Pontardawe Group of School Managers, held last. Monday, with the Rev. B. D. Davies (Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen) in the chair, the fol- lowing business was transactedAppointments made: Certificated Assistant Mistress for tho Rhydy- fro Schools: Miss Mary Richards (Pontardawo), who is at present teaching at Pontycymmer. Certificated Assistant Mistress for the Tai'rgwaith Schools: Miss Arnold. Morriston. As Uncertificated Assistant for the Rhiwfawr SchooLs: Miss Mary Lewis, Hafod, Swansea. If Miss Lewis is unable to accept the appointment, it. will be offered to Mrs. Alice Hus- band, Neath. Uncertificated Assistant Mistress for tho Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen Schools: Miss Lizzie Jano Hopkins, Ystalvfera. The Glamorgan Education Committee reported that they had decided to erect a school for the deaf and dumb of the county, but that the site has not as yet. been selected. The above committee also reported that they could not accept, the. proposed site for the new Cwmgorse Schools, owing to tho high price asked for tho land by the owner (Mr. Samuel Morgan, Llwynhen). The price demanded was JB400, at. 25 years' purchase. The oommitbeo also reported to the managers that they had fr. warded to the election agent of Mr. Sinner, the Tariff Reform candidate, a claim for damages done to tho Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen Schools during lr. Sim- ner's'recent meeting at the place. (Note: The alxvo damages were done by people who stood on the desks, etc., during the meeting, which was very rowdy). The committee further complained rhdt teveral (it the local managers had neglected their di-ties cf checking the school registers in their localities. Iho schools whooo registers had not been checked wc-io those at Rhos (Pontardawe), Godre'rgraig, Yd inc. re, and Rhiwfawr. The School Managers te.d a sur- prise given them in the form of a bill. Mr. Thomas Edwards, contractor, Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, requested payment of £33 for repairs done to the Banwea and Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen Schools as far Lack es April, 1905! The Clerk and Architect are to make inquiries. < Under the auspices of our three local bands, a very fine concert was held at our Public 1- all last Satur- day for the benefit of Mr. Wallio Jones. amman (late trombonist to H.M. Guards). programme was as follows:—Contest march, "Mephi- stophies," by tho Brynamman Towu Silver Band, conducted by Mr. T. Valentine; song, "Dear Heart," Miss Raychelie Thomas; song, "Bren- hines y Don," Madame C. Davies; song, Mr. ud. James; song, "I'm a Roamer," Mr. Rees Davies; pennillion singing, Mr. R. Morgan; selection, "Re. mimscences of a Plantation," Brynamman Town Siher Band; song, "Land of Hope and Glorv." Madame C. Davies :penniliion, Mr. R. Morgan; citation, Mr. W. Wilkins; song, "Lead, Kindlv Light," Mr. R. Davies; song, "Nant y Mynydd," Miss Ravchelle Thomas; grand pageant march, "La Remo^de Saba" Brynamman Town Silver Band. Mr. Gwilym Vaughan ably presided, and tho audi- ence thoroughly enjoyed a- grand entertainment. Several sad and sudden deaths have taken place in this neighbourhood durjng the last few davs. On Monday, with tragic suddenness, the death occurred, through an appoplectic stroke, of Mrs. Richards, the beloved wiio of Mr. Wm .Richards, platelayer, Tv r Capel. Cwmgarw-road. Mrs. Richards was quite well on Sunday, having been to chapel. Her ago was 70 years. # Last Sunday, tho death of Mr. Wm. Dayies, Biaenperthi, took place at the age of 62 years. He loaves a wifo and eight children to mourn his loss. On Saturday, after long suffering, the death oc- curred of Mrs .Angharad Davies, wife of Mr. Dd. Davies, Llandilo-road, at the age of 70 vears On Tuesday, after but a brief illness (inflamma- tion), Miss Annie Daniel, the nineteen-year-old daughter of Mr. John Daniel, tinworkcr, Llandilo- road, breathed her last. Miss Daniel, who had learnt dressmaking, and was at work but a week ago, was a winsome young ladv, and her death is mourned by all.

PENIEL WEDDING.—A pretty wedding was solemnized at the Registry Ofhce, Carmarthen, on Tuesday last. The contracting parties were Mi-. J. Thomas. Dol. gwili Cottage, and Miss D. Evans, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. Evans, Llainffynon. The bride, who was prettily attired in a navy-blue costume, with hat to match, was given away by her father, while Miss II. Evans (sister of the bride) acted as bridesmaid. Mr. E. Lewis (cousin of the. bridegroom) carried out the duties of best man. After the ceremony the wedding party drove back to the bride's residence, where a large number sat down for dinner and tea. All their friends in the neighbourhood wish them long life and happiness.

LLANDYSSUL C'ALA HEX CONCERT.—liTis has been an annual event, and this year, thanks to the hard-working committee, it was of a most excellent standard, and a great success in every way. The hon. secretaries were Mr. D. Williams, The Tonn, and Mr. T. K. Vaughan, Clifton-terrace, and their co-operation with the energetic members of the committee con- tributed valuably to the success of the concert. The artistes were: prano, Miss Alicia M. Cove of Col- ston Hall,' Bristol, and leading Welsh concerts, solo- ssts with the Royal Welsh Male Voice Choir United States Tour 1906); contralto. Madame Chrys Hamblv Sprey (winner out of 59 at the London National Eis- teddfod 1909, gold medallist Bristol 1909); tenor, Mr J. S. Perry (Wells Cathedral; bass, Mr. Davicl Hughes (the famous bass-baritone vocalist of the principal London and Provincial concerts). The pro- cecds were devoted towards renovating the river wan of the old parish churchyard. As usual, tho accompanists. Miss A. M. Williams, A.L.C.M., The Tonn, and Mr. T. Morgan, C.M., rendered every possible satisfaction. They were ably assisted by Mrs. J. A. H. Howell, The Tonn, who is on a visit to the place. All the artistes were highlv appreci ated. The following was the programme:—Piano- forte duett, Miss Williams and Miss Evans, Rn-n- awel; song, Madame Hamlyn Sprey, "Nearer my God to Thee": song, "Lend me your aid," Mr. Perry; song, "I will extol Thee." Miss Cove: song, "0 ruddier than the Cherry," Mr. David Hughes; song, "Vainka Song," Madame Hamblv Hprey: song. "Onaway Awake," Mr. Perry: recitation, "Biddy's Courtship," Miss Jones, Tivy Villa; pianoforte solo. "Novelletten," Miss, Lloyd, Gilfachwen: song, "The Jewel Song," Miss Cove; song. "Revenge." Mr. David Hughes; song, "Three Fishers," Madame Hambly Sprev; song, "Thora," Mr. Perry: song. "Poor Wandering One," Miss Cove; song, "Sea- life, Mr. Dayid Hughes: quartette, "God is a Spirit, Miss Cove, Madame prey, Messrs. Perrv and Hughes; finale, the National Anthem. G.F.S.—The usual meeting was held on Fridav night, presided over by Mrs. Jones. The Vicarage, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. It is a pleasure to note that the regular meetings are welt patronised. EBENEZER.—A paper was read at. this chapel on -Monday night by Mrs D. Stephan Williams. Tallin House, on "The Women of India," and it was a ve-v good paper. Miss Evans, Dolau Villa, was chosen to preside. The Rev. D. Stephan Williams, pastor: Mr. D. Jones, deacon, and others, took -art '11 tno pioceedings. After the usual votes of thanks the meeting closed with prayer. WAIFS AND STRAYS.—The annual accounts of sub- scriptions, etc., towards this society is as follows:— Miss Williams, The Tonn, who is the organising secretary, deserves a. word of praise for the verv great interest she takes in the matter. The re- ceipts were: Parish Church Offertorv, JE1 Is. 8d.: G.F.S. anniversary services, £1: subscriptions, 14s. 6d: donation from Major Cass, D.S.O., JE1: subscrip- tions from St, John, »fr Mrs. Jones. Aelybryn. £ 1 2s.; Capel Dewi, per Miss Davies, Ilenbant Hall, £1 Is 3d. In addition, the collection in boxes bv the several children amounted to J61 8s. 9d. total. J67 8s. 2d. Miss Williams, on the 29th of Decem- her. gave the annual' tea to the collectors at the Tonn, and tho Vicar then opened the boxes. Wo understand that Miss W llliams will be leaving very soon for Dale Vicarage, the living of which has been accepted by her brother. the Rev. Sydney Williams, M.A. It wilt be a great loss to this district as she has taken the greatest interest in every Church and other in- stitutions.

PENCADER BAZAAR.—The result of the draw in connection with the Pencader Bazaar was as folIows:-1st prize, Miss Thomas, Clynmelyn; 2nd, Miss Davies. Own/, gwen; 3rd, Mr. T. Williams, Rhydfach: 4th, Mr. E. Harries, Ithiwlwyd.

DEATH OF MR. PRYSE LLOYD, J.p. Mr. Pryse Lloyd. J.P., died at his residence. Glan- gwili, near Carmarthen, on the 14th inst. Mr. Pryso Lloyd, who was 36 years of age, was attacked by a paralytic seizure about 12 months ago. and in f-pito of all that could be done for him ho gradually sunk. Mr. Lloyd was a Guardian of the Poor for the parish of LIanllawddog. and before his health began to give way was a prominent figure at agricultural meet- ings. He is survived by a widow, one son (Master Llewelyn Lloyd), and three daughters (the Misses Gweneth, Gladys, and Nesta Lloyd). The funeral took place at Llanllawddog Churchyard on Wednes- day, the body of the deceased being laid to rest m \ault of the Glangwili family. officiating clergy were the Rev. Canon Lloyd, Llanpumpsamt. and tho Rev. J. Herbert, Llanllawddog. The mourners were:—First carriage, Mrs. Pryse Lloyd (widow). Mrs. Lloyd (mother), Miss Lloyd (sister). Nurse Coles. Second carriage, Mr. Llewelyn H. Lloyd (brother), Surgeon-Gen. Prico (uncle), Mr. Meredith Price, Mr. John Francis, Myrtle Hill. Third carriage, the servants. There were also pre- sent the tenants, and also Mr. Edward Morris, Bryn- myrddin Capt. Harris; Bryntowy. The bearers w ere some of the oldest tenants and sen-ants. The or- ganist was Miss Mary Jones, Derlwyn. Wreaths were sent, by: Mrs. Pryso Lloyd (cross): the chil- dren; Mrs. Lloyd Lloyd (cross); brothers and sisters: Mr. and Mrs. M. S. A. Ilall (sister): Mrs. G. Lloyd Pierce: Surgeon-General and Mrs. Price; Mr. Wal- ter Price; Mr. and Mrs. Pembroke; Mrs. Morgan Lloyd (cross): Miss Lloyd Price: Capt. and Mrs. PlaydeDBouverie: Sir Harry and Lady Freeling: Mrs. W. Pierce and family: Colonel and Mrs. Walker Jones (cross); Mr. and Mrs. Harold White- head: Mrs. Chandler; Rev. J. and Miss Herbert; lia i&xolland Nurse C'oles; Nurse Williams; Mrs. Fianeis and family. Myrtle Hill: from the men and maid Servants at Glangwili; Mr. and Mrs. D. L- Jones. Derlwyn: Mrs. Davies, Brynglas: Daniel and Margaret. Evans. Alltywiler: Davies Scurloek Davies. and Rachel, Troodrhiw-newydd. The coffin was made by Mr. D. Scurloek Davies, carpenter of the estate, and the lead shell by Mr Jones, plumber. Carmarthen. The funeral arrangements were car- ried out by- Mr. W. n. Thomas (Messrs. Henry Thomas and Sons, Emporium. Carmarthen.

DEATH. LLOYD.—On January 14th, I'ry Lloyd, of Glan" gwili, Llanpumpsaint, J.P. for Carmarthenshire, Captain 5th Worcestershire Regiment; aged 36. -<i,