The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

LAUGHARNE NOTES There was a Tariff Reform meeting at St. Clears last week, and the audience distinguished itself in the usual wav. —»%— I have to record the parsing away of an old and familiar figure in tile person of Mr. Henry Hitch.ngs, who died at Carmarthen on Thursday, the 10th inst., and was buried at the Parish Church, Laugharne. on Tuesday, the 15th inst. In his young days he was engaged in the great ironworks of the North, but about twenty-six years ago he returned to his native heath and commenced a retail trade of the never-failing wealth of the Cefn Sidan, which up to the timC" of his illness proved a source of profit and solace to himself, and in consequence a never- failing supply of wit and good humour was always on tap for his many friends. There is no doubt that many here ami beyond the county town will miss the old cockle merchant's jovial face. He was a Churchman and Conservative. Mr. John Redmond, unable to raise a penny in "down Ireland, has just returned from the States with 200.000 dollars, to the British Con- stitution. » ♦ When (?) he gets Home Rule will he repudiate the millions of money we have lent Irishmen to pur- chase their own farms? -♦>- Will it ever be possible for men to rise above politics and join in smashing once for all this inside enemy of our Empire? —>— How do you like the following extract from a speech of his at New Ross?.—We send this message to England. We tell her that we Wexford men to-day hate her just as bitterly as our forefathers did. We tell her that we are as much rebels to her rule as our forefathers were." Will the Liberal Party dare to put the Constitution in the melting pot to satisfy the ambitions of foreign-paid agitators? I doubt it when It comes to the deal. When are we oing to have a .cricket dance? For- ward, captain, please. Our Rugby team plays Carmarthen Grammar School on Saturday at Laugharne. I hope they will give them a good game. Twelve men do :t though. Alma Rowlands tells me that young Basil Leach is the best amateur skipper in Laugharne. Now Mrs. B give the boy his chance and 'prentice him to Father Neptune. Mr Richard Raymond has taken over Delacorse from Mr. James and rassociate myself with very many others in the district in wishing him good luck. A good many people, and the economic party in particular, are clamouring for payment of members of Parliament. Should we get any better standard of brains or men if we did pay them? For instance, would the payment of Mr. Lloyd George's election expenses make him a better and more palatable man? If it would, by all means let us pay all members it would in that event be a good investment. It is surprising how many people one meets who expresses the opinion that 'Crippen will get off, and not only that but they are willing to bet on it. In face of the unanimous verdict before the Lord Chief Justice, and again at the Court of Appeal, it is very hard to underbtand their confideace unless their reason is, that Crippen has a vote, and was a strong supporter of the Government at the last election. We must "Wait and see." —♦>— Nurse Watson, who held for the past twelve months the position of district nurse at Laugharnc. has undertaken similar duties at Ton Pentre. -.+.- A contemporary says that the Green at Llan- stephan looks like the Thames Embankment at night time when their forty horse power candles are lighted. What will my LIanstephan friends make it look like if Timothy gets in in the next election, What? —«J»— He left the smrke-room looRtngvery white, and after a considerable absence anu to everybody's sur- prise returned looking rather weak. To gloss it over, and make him feel at home, a friend asked him if the moon was up. !Tt is (hie) if I swallowed it," ho replied. —— How delightful are the ways of Socialists, as wit- ness the present riots. Let the leaders of these pro- perty-smashing. horse-torturing lambs, have no hesi- tation in mouthing the Holy Name of our Lord and calling Him "Comrade." —•>— Where are our church officials? The talking on Sunday evening last, culminating in the whistling of the hymn-tunes made" worsTiin a farce to those who sat in the nave. The parents and friends of our Scouts should pay a visit to the gymnasium which by the initiative and energy of the Scoutmaster has been set up in Thomas' Hall. Mr. Tyler knows the value of a healthy mind. and as he is responsible for Its development in our young friends he is taking the primary steps of making healthy bodies, and he will have the good wishes' of everyone in his endeavours to develop all that is upright and manly, and the support also of evervone to put down all that is unseemly. It only remains for the young scouts to anprectafe and take advantage of what is being done for fhem. St. Martin's Guild was held in the sMioolroom on Tuesday, the 15th inst.. when a very pleasant social evening was spent. After tea solos were rendered by Miss B. Davies and glees by the choir hoys. An interesting address on the Patron Saint was also given bv the Vicar. Captain and Mrs. Harrison, as usual, showed their interest in the Guild by beng present the whole of the evening. It speaks well for Laugharne that our Warming- pan is at present called awav to the Rhondda, assist- ing his brother officers to keep the Socialist lamb- kins in order. This being under discussion At a well- known hostel, a nervous member of the comnany paid "he didn't care a rap about that for there was a 'defective' living at Btoadway," meaning our corporation constable.

LICENSED VICTUALLERS ASSOCIATION MEETING AT LLANDILO. The half-yearly meeting of the Licensed Victuallers Defence League of England and Wales, No. 12 d-s- trict, North and South Wales, was held at the Caw- dor Arms Hotel, Llandilo, on Thursday last. Mr. Tarr, vice-president of the Defence League, was voted to the chair. Representatives were pre- sent "from the different Welsh Associations. Resolu- tions were passed dealing with several matters touched upon in the Chairman's speech. Amongst the speakers were Mr. J. W Bishop. Llanelly; Mr. T. Parry, Castle Hotel; Mr. Phillips, Treorchy; Mr. Williams, Llanelly, and Mr. Bramley, Bridgend. The meeting expresseu its great regret that the continued ill-health of the Chairman coippolled him to resign his position, and it was decided to defer the appointment of a successor until the next meet- ing JLP be held at Cardiff on the 15tli of December, Several of the speakers expressed the hope that Mr. Tarr would re-consider his decision and dwelt in eulogistic terms on his championship of the cause and referred to the great loss the trade would sus- tain if he adhered to his decision. During the many years Mr. Tarr has been connected with the trade he has always been regarded by foe and friend as being a straight and clean hitter, and a doughty champion of those whose interests he has so ably defended. Addressing the meeting, on assuming the chair, Mr. Tarr wished to be at once allowed to say how exceedingly sorry he was that his very serious ill- ness extending over 14 weeks, had laid him aside from activities and to express his heartfelt gratitude to the multitude who had extended to him during that time their practical sympathy.,His great regret was that he was compelled, upon medical advice, to resign his position as president of that organization. The critical time they had now arrived at was clearly foreseen at their Darlington conference, and the plans for trade defence then made had been duly carried out. He was not aware of any circum- stance which had in the least degree altered the value of the three main lines of defence adopted at their great annual meeting, viz., to perVivere to get the compensation levy suspended or reduced by appealing against assessments, and to combine to- gether to stop undue leakage of retail profits. These were safe and sure lines of defence. The prospect of relief from hostile attack was no brighter than it was when last they met. Indeed there was clear evidence in connection with parliamentary affairs of a determination on the part of the compara- tively few individuals who had the controlling, as well as the guidin ginfluence, over the actions of the ministry to further victimise the trade. The licensed trade, a legitimate industry carried on under the sanction of the law, collected no less than 37 million sterling annually. That was to say 30 per cent. of the tax revenue of this country. How had this great industry been treated by the present Government. It had been the victim of continuous attacks and unceasing endeavours to place fresh im- posts on the already over-burdened trade. The Finance Bill of 1910 had placed crushing burdens on licensed houses, whilst leaving other means of supply of excisable liquor comparatively free and thus revealing its real intention. Its heaviest blows are aimed at the public-houses, and the duties were admittedly designed to crush out of existence with- out any compensation whatever a large number of well-conducted houses. He contended that the limit of taxation had been reached. There never was a time in the history of this great trade when it was so necessary for the two twings—wholesale and re. tail—to show a bold united front. Again, it was exceeding reluctance, more especially under sueh unfortunate circumstances, that he was sorry that he was compelled to resign the position which he trusted he had to some little extent filled not to the disadvantage of his fellow-traders. An ercellent luncheon was provided at the close by Host and Hostess Ambro.

LLANDOVERY POLICE COURT FHTDAY. before Mr. D. Jones-Lewis, Mr E P. Lloyd. Glansevin: Aid. C. P. Lewis, Col. Peddar, and Mr. J. Haley. TRANSFERS. A full transfer of the licence of the Black Lion Hotel was granted to Mr. D. Jones, a temporary transfer of the Plough Inn, Mothvey, to Mr. James ThNe was also a transfer of the licence of Irlatod Bridge, Llanwrda, from Mrs. Evans. DAMAGE TO CELL. John Phillips, a tramp, was charged with doing wilful damage to the grat.ng through which the stories were passed from his cell at the workhouse. Evidence was given by Mr. David Evans, the master, and one of the inmates. Defendant was committed to 14 days' imprisonment. BCRGLhi AT LLANGADOCK RAILWAY STATION. Thomas Llewelyn Rees, a collier, of no fixed ad- dress, was charged with breaking and entering the booking-office at Llangadock railway station and stealing articles to the value of £3 14s. 3d. Mr. T. R. Ludford, Llanelly, appeared for the G.W. Rail- way Company, and Mr. X. Geo. Williams, Llandilo, for the L. and N.W. Railway Co. Examined by Mr. Ludford: Mr. James Jones, sta- tionmaster at Llangadock, under the Joint Railway- Co. s said that about 8.45 on Triday evening, the 4th inst., he went off duty. When he. left the book- ing office was loctfcd up and everything in order, including the t.cKet-cases, which were locked up. He was called to the station at six o'clock the next morning. He found that the window on the right- hand side of the booking office door was broken. He entered the office by unlocking the dorr. He found that things had been moved about. All papers in the drawers had been taken out and strewed over the floor, and drawers locked had been forced open On the floor of the office he found that a parcel which had arrived on the previous night ad- dressed to A. F. Lewis,, clothier. Llangadock, had been bioKen open and the contents disappeared. He found since two tickets missing, one to Drys- llwyn and the other to Carmarthen, and a small mirror. The face values of the tickets were llhd. and Is. 8d. He also missed keys and a pocket-book. He produced the missing art.cles. The tickets were the property of the G.W.R. Co. There was no money left in the office at the time of the occur- rence. Jessie Shopland, examined by Mr. T. G. Williams, stud he was a signalman .employed by the Joint Hallway Co's. at Llangadock. He noticed" the book- ing-office window had been broken, and he gave in- formation to the station-master the following morn- I mg. Alfred James. 128, Highbury-road. King's Heath, Worceatershne. said he was a packer in the employ d Messrs. Rossenburg, Birmingham. On November 3rd he addressed a parcel of clothing to Mr. A. F. Lewis. Llangadock, on behalf of the firm. The Pal-er produced bore the label which he attached, which was in his own handwriting. He produced the railway delivery book. Mr. A. Frederic Lewis, Upper Shoo, Llangadock. said amongst other things he was a clothier. He gave evidence of having- ordered from the firm in Birmingham the making of suits from cloth pent from a London firm. He produced the pattern. The suit of clothes produced was of the same pattern. Inspector D. J. Thomas, Llandilo. deposed that about 8.45 on the morning of the 6th inst. he was on. dutv when prisoner came to the police station at Llandilo. He said to witness. "I want to give my- self up." Witness said, "What for?" He said. "For burglary." Witness asked "Where?" Defen- dant replied. >ooking-office at Llangadock Railway Station." Witness then told him that he would have to put to him a -few quest:ons before deciding whether he would detain him. He cautioned defen- dant. Defendant said he was cold and wet to the skin. and that he would tell him everything. He a statement which witness took down." The statement was an admission that he had been knock- ing about the country and broke into the railway station and took the articles with which he was charged. When defendant surrenderd himself he was weanng two suits of clothes, including the one produced, and an overcoat. Mr. James Mountjoy. a detective in the employ of the G.V\ R. Co. at Carmarthen, deposed that about two o'clock on the 8th inst. he visited Ll&R- g.idock station, in consequence of information l1e- eeived, and was. handed bv the stationmaster the The runners had been forced back. the handles marks of having been used for a wrongful purpose. The mnners had been forced hack. the handles beintr being bent as if they had been used as a lever. The ticket-punch was also bent back, as if used for the same nurpose. There were indentations on the wooden ticket drawer in the office corresponding with the ticket-punch; also on the cash-dmwer there were marks, and the window was smashed. The total value of the articles was £3 14s. 3d. They were for the purpose of this case the propertr of the joint companies. The estimated damage to the nro- perty was about 15s. Prisoner was committed for trial to th" next quarter sessions at Carmarthen. WITHOUT LIGHT. Edward Daniel Brick. Llanwrda, was charged by P.S. Deans with riding a bicycle without a light Fined 63. and costs. INDECENT EXPOSURE. W. Davies and Stephen Davies were charged with the above offence. Mr. T. G. Williams, Llandilo, prosecuted, and Mr. Powell, of the firm of Messrs. Jeffreys and Powell, Brecon, defended. The ease lastad several hours. The Chairman said the Bench really thought that in this case there should be a conviction. It was a trifling case; rather trumpery. At the same time it was a sort of offence that ought not to be com- mitted at 11 o'clock at night in the oiven street. They thought that Sergt. Deans said the truth. They would be fined Is. each and costs. IN PURSUIT OF CONIES. William Evans. Sardis3 Mothvey. was charged by Benjamin Bennett, gamekeeper, with trespassing in pursuit of conies. Complainant stated that he was a keeper in the employ of Mr. Bowes, G.S., Cilgwyn, who heM the sporting rights over the Glansevin Estate. On the 15th October defendant came to live in the neigh- bourhood. On the 22nd of October witness was watching a cover. About four o'clock defendant came across the field with a dog and entered the cover. Witness and another keeper kept him under observation and followed him. Witness asked him what he was doin" there, and defendant replied. "Looking for a few rabbits." Defendant had seven nets and ferrets which he handed over to witness. William Chambers, another game-keeper, corro- borated. He saw defendant taking a net off his back and placing it over a hole. Defendant when questioned said he thought he was on Mr. Rogers' property, from whom, he said, he had had permis- mission.—Fined JE1 and costs.

LLANDOVERY TOWN COUNCIL MAYOR FOR THE SIXTH TIME. The annual meeting of the Llandovery Town Coun- cil was held on Wednesday, 11th inst., when all the members were present with the exception of Coun- cillor S. H. Price, who recently sustained a sad loss through the death of his wife. Alderman T. Watkins, the deputy-mayor, was voted to the chair pro tem. The first duty, he said, was to elect a Mayor for the ensuing year, and he. was very glad that the selection was made at their last meeting, especially as it had met with general ap- proval throughout the town (applause). He (Aid. Watkins) was optimistic enough to predict that Councillor J. C. V. Pryse-R.ce, who had been selected for the sixth time, would adorn the position and discharge all the duties connected with the civic chair satisfactorily. The business of the Coun- cil had been carried on year after year in a very expeditious and harmonious manner (applause). Their Mayor had attended well during the year and was noted for hs punctuality. He was always there to the minute. During his mayoralty he had also attended a great number of functions to represent the borough. The ensuing yeav was to be a very eventful one. They would have at the Carmarthen National Eisteddfod a great gathering. Then they would have the territorials coming to Llandovery (hear, hear and applause). They all knew how their Mayor had exerted his influence to get them there for the third time, and the whole town would owe him a debt of gratitude for his exertions in that way. Then again there was the National Memorial to their late King. Their Mayor had already identi- fied himself with that excellent movement. He had attended several committees and he would no doubt continue to do so until the scheme was complete. They had also the Coronation of the King to look forward to, and also that unique and brill-.ant func- tion the investiture of the Prince of Wales (hear, hear and applause). He was quite sure that lie would be expressing the feelings of every member of that Council, and all the people of the town when he said that he hoped the ancient borough would be represented on that auspicious occasion at Car- narvon. He formally moved that Mr. Pryse-Rice be appointed Mayor for the 6th time in succession (applause). Councillor Daniel Jones briefly seconded. The Mayor responding said it gave him great satisfaction to find that they were not sick of him vet after five years' office. They had now re-elected him their Mayor for the 6th time. The past year seemecT to have passed very quickly and very plea- santly, as it always did at Llandovery, thanks to the presence of good and intelligent members. Touch- ing on the prosperity of the town, he pointed out that during the past year their rates had been slightly reduced. That was a matter for congratu- lation to all (applause); It would always be his en- deavour, as he was sure- it would be of all his fellow- members. to keep the rates as low as possible. Another matter in respect to which he appealed for their continued co-operation was to uphold the dignify of the ancient borough (hear. hear and applause). As showing that the members of the Council were ful- filling their duties to the satisfaction of the burgesses generally he referred to the fact that the four retir- ing members had been returned this year unop- posed. He went on to say that he fully appreciated the honour of being their Mayor. He felt that it was a responsible position (hear, hear and applause). He believed that he had the nicest body of coun- cillors in the whole of Great Rrtain. They were all sound business men. In conclus-on he proposed _a vote of condolence with Councillor S. H. Price- m his sad bereavement, and this was passed in silence. ELECTION OF ALDERMEN. Mr. D. T. ST. Jones and Mr. C. P. Lewis were re- elected aldermen for the next six years. Responding to the honour, Alderman C. P. Lewis said that they all knew the old saying which he WES glad to find Had been falsified that day, viz., that a prophet had not honour in his own country. He was glad that the little services he had rendered to the town had been appreciated. He assured them that he had always done his best and would always continue to do so. Some of them may not be aware of it that he that day attained his majority on that Council (applause), and he hefped he would live to see another 21 years' service (renewed ap- plause). Mr D. T. M. Jones observec! that he felt that they" had conferred a very great honour on him in re-appointing him alderman for the ensuing six years. He would now follow in the footsteps of Alderman Watkins by not troubling them with a speech (laughter and hear, hear). It was very grati- fying for him to find that he retained their confi- dence as elected representatives of the ratepayers, and he took It the burgesses as well. It would be his endeavour in the future to go on the lines he had hitherto done. and to try always to give satisfaction (renewed applause). VARIOUS. Mr. C. Michael, who has been treasurer for 18 vears was re-appointed, as were the mace-bearers, town crier, etc. COMMITTEES. All the members were appointed on the different committees and a proposal by Alderman Saunders Thomas, supported by Mr. M. H. Nichols, that com- mittee meetings be held not less than three days be- fore the ordinary meetings of the Council at 4.30 p.m. was adopted. DEPUTY-MAYOR. The Mayor said he had great pleasure in re- appointing Alderman Watkins deputy-mayor. They all knew Alderman Watkins and the value he had always been to this Council (applause). The latter responding, said that in the Mayor's absence he would do his little best to fill any gap that may occur (hear, hear). FINGER-POSTS. &c. The report of the committee re finger-posts was adopted, and it was decided to invite tenders. The tenders of Mr. John Lewis, Garden-street, for lamp standards on Cilycwm-road, and for a bracket lamp were adopted. TOLLS. The tender of ex-Sergt. Williams, White Hall Hotel, for the tolls of the corn and meat market, at jB23, was adopted. THE ROADS. On a division, after a discussion, the motion to have the roads steam-rolled and macadamised, was carried. FINANCIAL. The rate collector. Mr. Edgar Evans. submitted' his account. The Sanitary account showed a balance of £ 6 13sfl fed. overdrawn, and borough account a sum of £ 35 13s. 4d. in hand. EMPLOYMENT OF LABOURERS. Councillor Dan Lewis urged the advisability of en- gaging road labourers when possible who were rate- payers in the town. Mr. R. Thomas supported, and said that they should support their own ratepayers. The Surveyor replied that he did so when they were available, and mentioned one labourer he could not get when he wanted him. The Deputy-Mayor thought the Surveyor had em- ployed men from town when possible. Mr. Dan Lewis said he had known labourers who had never been asked. THE MAYOR ENTERTAINS. The Mayor subsequently entertained the members of the Corporation, borough officials, and the repre- sentatives of the press, to luncheon at the King's Head Hotel. He also invited them to accompany him to Divine Service at Llandingat Church on Sun- day.

HARD WORK AND SOFT JOBS AN OPPORTUNITY—DON'T LET IT SLIP. If you could buy a soft job without it's costing you anything, would you not be foolish to neglect the opportunity. Workers! You are letting just such an. Oppor- tunity slip by you every day when you do not go to work with a cup of Dr. Tibbies' Vi-Cocoa stowed away in your stomach. It costs no more than the tea, coffee or cocoa that you take for breakfast in any case. It costs you a great da-al less than the beer which you most likely take with your supper. But it will do you fifty times more good. Try this for yourselves, and you will join the band of enthusiasts. For people who use Vi-Cocoa. are enthusiastic about it. They would sooner go without the rest of their breakfast and supper than without Dr. Tibbies' Vi-Cocoa. It is food as well as drink, and it stays by you all day—keening up yout- strength, helping your brain, steadying your nerves, making every job a soft job, banishing headaches, fatigue and indigestion. Do not ask your grocer for cocoa. Ask for Nreoœa —it makes all the difference. I Every grocer sells Vi-Cocoa in 6d. packets and 3d. and 1/6 tins.

SIR JAMES HILLS-JOHNES ON THE NAVY Speaking at the Mayoral dinner at Lampeter last week, a gathering which was reported in our last issue, Lieut.-General Sir James Hills-Johnes, V.C., G.C.B., delivered some impressive remarks on the present condition of the Navy and Army. In the course of his speech he said:—I rise with pleasure to respond to the toast of the Navy and Army with which my name has been so favourably coupled. I regret, however, that I am unable to speak in my usual eulogistic terms of the sister services. Not that I have a word to say against the officers and men serving in the Navy and Army. They will, I am sure, not be found wanting if called upon for active service, but both services are suffering from the same serious malady—failure in numerical strength in the Navy a failure which if not speedJy rectified must lead to the break-down of our Em- pire. On the authority of one of our most efficient and experienced Admirals, Lord Charles Beresford, and also by the public statement of our late Prime Minister. Mr. Balfour, we learn that our Navy has fallen from its proper position as the first naval power in the world with a 2 keel standard in relation to other navies, and that it is at present barely numerically stronger than the navy of another European nation. We are further told by them, and by all writers on this subject, that unless we take heed in a few years our navy will be numerically weaker than the 'navy of the Triple Alliance. Is this to be allowed? I trust not, and I also trust that the Government will build as many Dreadnought'- and other smaller, but equally needed, war vessels as last as they* can be built until we haveiegained our absolutely necessary position of being the first naval power in the world with a two keel gt.indaid. We must recollect that our very existence as an Em- pire is dependent on our Navy, which has to com- mand all seas. With regard to our Army, I refer to the home uefence Army, i have me Highest respect and admiration for the onicers uuu men of the Terri- torial Force, they have-come wonderfully forward in I their drill and riflle practice, but it is not just to expect them to cope in actual wartare with a dis- ciplined and fully trained enemy. The amount of training is quite insufficient to turn out the force as a reliable stand-by in case of invasion. I qpoke on this subject the other evening at the Navy League annual dinner, and repeat what I then said, that the system of the Territorial Force was, I con- sidered unfair to the loyal men who serve in the force, to the owners of large works who are ex- pected to grant leave to their me to attend camps of exorcise at considerable personal loss, and alto- gether wrong to expect officers and men with their limited amount of training to stand up as an effec- tive defensive -force of our country if invaded. One, and only one, remedy is in our hands—Universal Service. It can easily and effectively be carried out by working on the lines recommended by the Na- tional Service League, namely, put all lads from 17 to 21, through a regular course of military training —four months the first year, with reduction to two months in remaining years. I trust all present recognise the shortcomings of our Navy and Army, and will do their best, by personal influence, to remedy these shortcomings. You must all feel that universal service is better than defeat, and that preparedness may save the nation from the horrors of war. I need scarcely remind you of the ad- vantages of military training, apart from its use in war, its teaching of discipline, self-denial, loyalty and physical education so valuable to health. Pray remember that Admiral Lord Charles Beresford, who protests against the numerical weakness of our fleet, and Field Marshal Earl Roberts, who forcibly calls for universal service, are men not to be looked upon as alarmists, but as men who sole object is the welfare of the King and Country, whose opinions therefore are well worthy of adoption, and lay to heart the motto, "Readiness is the surest safeguard of peace." I now thank you in the name of the Navy and Army for the very kind manner in which you have proposed and received this toast (ap- plause).

JUDGE BISHOP RETIRES MR. LLOYD MORGAN HIS PROBABLE SUCCESSOR. We learn that His Honour Judge Bishop has resigned his position as County Court Judge for J the West Wales District. The resignation, though expected for some time owing to the regrettable illness which attacked him some time ago during a sitting at. Neath, and which had left his health somewhat impaired since, was not definitely an- nounced till Wednesday. Happily Judge Bishop's health has undergone a marked improvement, and we are sure that His Honour's many friends will sincenJy wish that his recovery may be permanent, and that his retire- ment from the Bench will result in renewed strength and vigour. Judge Bishop's career on the Bench has been a very long and honourable one. January next would have completed a record for him of no less than 25 years' service as a County Court judge, the earlier period of which he..spent in the North Wales Circuit. During his illness the duties of deputy judge were carried out by Mr. E. Milner Jones, the recorder of Carmarthen, but this week they are being performed by Mr. John Lloyd Morgan. As to Judge Bishop's successor, no official an- nouncement had been made up to the time of going to press, but those who should be well-informed on on the matter entertain no doubt that the choice will fall upon Mr. John Lloyd Morgan, and it is a signi- ficant fact that that gentleman has just resigned his seat as the member for West Carmarthenshire. It goes without saying that the appointment of Mr. Lloyd Morgan as County Court judge for the West Wales District would be received with universal ap- proval. Judge Bishop was born in November, 1828, and was the eldest son of the late Mr. Charles Bishop, of Dolgarreg, near Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, and Eleonora Elizabeth, daughter of the Rev. Lewis Lewis, of Gwynfe. He was educated at Bridgnorth Public School and Caius College, Cambridge Uni- versity, and, adopting the law as his profession, he was called to the Bar in 1853. He became attached to the South Wales Circuit, where, in the course of a few years, he became deputy-clerk of arraigns. His abilities were further recognised when, upon the removal of Mr. A. D. de Ruvzen to Bow-street, London, in 1876, he was appointed stipendiary- magistrate in his place for Merthyr Tydfil. Subse- quently, he became county-court judge for Mid- Wales, and on the retirement of Judge Beresford in 1891 he was transferred to No. 31 Circuit, which position he has now resigned. Judge Bishop is about the oldest justice of the peace in Carmarthen- shire, having been over 60 years on the bench. He is also a deputy-lieutenant of the county. In 1886, on the death of his father, who practised as a solicitor, first at Llandilo and afterwards at Llan- dovery, Judge Bishop succeeded to the estate of Dolgarreg. Judge Bishop has four brothers and three sisters living, viz., Mr. Charles Bishop, solicitor, Cwm- rythan, near Llandovery; Captain Edward Bishop, Bedland, near Bristol; Mr. Lewis Bishop, solicitor. counfy-court registrar, and magisf rates'-clerk at Llandilo; the Rev. Rhys Bishop, rector of Letton, Herefordshire; Miss Bishop, Wesfbury, near Clif- ton: Mrs. Talfourd Strick, wife of Mr. Strfck, the clerk to the Swansea Harbour Board, and Mrs. Lloyd, wife of the Suffragan Bishop of Swansea.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS The Carmarthenshire Foxhounds will meet on Tuesday, the 22nd inst., at Maddox Cross Roads, and on Friday, the 25th inst., at Plough and Har- row; each day at 10.45 a.m. The Neuaddfawr Foxhounds will meet on Mon- day, the 21st inst., at Llanarth, and on Friday, the 25th inst., at Dol-llan; each day at 10.30 a.m. The Tivy-side Hounds will meet on Monday, the 21st inst., at Cwmorgan, and on Thursday, the 24th inst., at Boncatji; each day at 10.45 a.m. The Plasgeler Harriers will meet on Wednesday, thB 23rd inst., at Lhvyn-Neuadd, and on Saturday, the 26th inst., at Blaenshedifach; each day at 11 a.m. Mrs. Pryse Rice's Harriers will meet on Wednes- day, the 30th inst., at Cincocd Gate, and on Satur- day, Dec. 1st, at Bvvlchccfeusarth; each day at 11 a.m. Mr. Lloyd Price's Harriers will meet on Monday, the 21st inst., at Spitty School, and on Thursday, the 24ih inst., at Llantihangel-Rhosycorn; each day at 10.30 a.m.

BRYNAMMAN No LICENCE.—Watkin Thomas, farmer, Bryn- amman, was charged at the Pontardawe Police Court, on Friday, for using a gun without having a licence, and was fined 10s. and costs. INQUEST.—On Saturday, Mr. F. H. Glynn Price held an inquest on the body of William John Rees (28), colliery labourer, Pen rheoleithin, near Bryn- amman, who, on November 19th last year, received serious injuries at Ypysamman Colliery through being crushed between two trucks. The father (Jqhn Rees) said that since deceased met with the injury he had never recovered health.—Thomas David John said he was working with deceased when the accident took place. They were coupling trucks when deceased was knocked down.—Dr. Byrne, Brynamman, said he saw deceased after the accident. He was suffering from injuries to the abdomen, and had fractured his ribs. Shortly aiter the a^pident pneumonia developed, and de- ceased had shown no signs of recoverey since. A few days before deceased died he complained of pains in the stomach, and witness then ascertained that he was suffering from an enlarged liver.—ITie jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medi«al testim^jj.

LAMPETER CORBRSPONDBNTS will kindly remember that their contributions, unless signed by their full name and address, or are sent by one of our authorized corres- pondents, will not in any case be accepted. SUCCESS.—Corporal Charlie Evans, of the Cardi- ganshire Squadron, Pembroke Yeomanry, who is at present attending a course of signalling in Bulford Camp, Salisbury Plain, has been very successful in passing all the tests given him up to date. At the examination in Semaphore (Flag) signalling held last week Corporal Evans was placed third on the list. The two who were bracketed first received 55 marks each, while Evans obtained fifty-four marks. The young yeaman is the son of Mr. D. H. Evans (Dewi Cynon), Bridge-street, Lampeter. MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.—The subject for discussion at the Shiloh C.M. Mutual Improvement I bociety on Friday evening last, was characteristIc", to be admired in men and women. Excellent papers wero read by Misses Nancy .Lloyd, Glasfryn; Alinnie Davies, Bridge-street, and Messrs. Rhys Thomas, College-street, and D. Jones, Coedmor. In the discussion which followed the following took partAirs. D. Jones, Misses Moses, Walters, Blod- vven Davies, A. Price, ancl E. Davies, and Messrs. U. W. jJitvies Arthur J £ ciwards, Eben Davies. Joseph i-Vice, and the Revs. S. b. Prydderch and T. Ll. Roderick. Mr. Arnold W. Davies, solie.tor, made an excellent chairman, and in the course of the even- i.tg gave some sptendiu advice to young speaiiers. MAYOR S SUNDAY.—On Sunday morning, tiie Mayor (Professor Scott) aldermen, councillors, and officials met at the Victoria Hall, from whence a procession was formed, preceded by the town band, uyuer tiie conductoiship of Mr. Davies Jones, mace- uearers, etc., in order to attend divine serv.ce at the parisu church. The route taken was through College- street, High-street, and Church-street. The pro- cession was met at the west door by the clergy and choristers, the Mayor being escorted to his seat by Mi. J. C. Harford and Mr. Roderick Evans, who carried wands. The service "fnlS intoned by the Rev. Chancellor Jones, and the special lessons were read by Mr. Harford and Air. Roderick Evans—the for- mer in English, and the latter in Welsh. The Rev. Canon Camber-Williams delivered a practical and impressive sermon based on Deut. xxii., 8, which was listened to with rapt attention by the large congregation. Several well-known English and Welsh hymns were sung, and a grarld service was brought to a close by singing the hymn, "Duw mawr y rhyfeddodau maith" (Huddersfield) as a re- cessional. During the service Mr. D. B. Williams gave a beautiful rendering of "God save the King," the. congregation and choir repeating it afterwards. Mr. Jenkin Parry presided at the organ with his usual ability. The procession returned to the Vic- toria Hall after the service. CHURCH GUILD.—On Monday evening, Mr. W. J. Waterhouse, Tregaron read an interesting paper at a meeting of the Guild on "The Pulpit and the Pew." Canon Camber-Williams presided. The paper was warmly eulogised by the chairman and others, and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Waterhouse on the proposition of Mr. D. F. Lloyd, seconded by Mr. Thomas Jones, Temple- terrace. MARRIAGES.—At Shiloh Chapel, in this town. on the 11th inst., by licence, Mr. Edward Evan Gri- ffiths, of Minymor. South-road, Aberystwyth, buil- der and contractor, was married to Mrs. Mary Ronerts, of High-street, in this town. The cere- mony was performed by the Rev. Samuel E. Prytherch, minister, in the presence of E. D. Rees, registrar.—At Soar Chapel, in this town, on the 15th inst.. Mr. William Jones, of Farmers' Hall. Parcy- rhos, foreman platelayer, was married to Miss Gwen- Ilian Richards, of Parcyrhos. The Rev. E. Evans, minister, officiated, and Mr. E. D. Rees acted as registrar. ANNUAL HIRING FAIR.—The annual hiring fair held here en Saturday was a small one, a circum- stance which may be accounted for for two reasons, namely, the unfavourable weather and the uncer- tainty as to the proper date of the fair. The date is ut pdown as the first Saturday after the 13th, and according to this the proper day is the 19th. The Town Council had advprt:scd the fair for this day. The result was somewhat confhsing, and we may look forward to another fair again next week. There was very little done in the way of hiring. Wages were about the same as last year. Chief men-ser- vants received from £20 to £25 per annum second men-servants, JE15 to £20: boys under 16, £12: chief maid servants, £24: second ma:d servants. £20 young girls under 16, £10. Theire was a large sale of woollen goods at the market place, and a number of small pigs were sold at from 22s to 24s apiece. The young people were accommodated with plenty of amusements on the Recreation Ground in the way of riding-horses, swings, shooting-sralleries, bioscope, etc. It is wrong for the Council to be continually tinkering with the fixtures of the fairs. It won't be a surprise to many if they will fix a Good Friday for Saturday some day. THE MKMORtAL HALL.—An occasional correspondent wr.tes;—I understand that the ratepayers of Lam- peter, through the Town Council, pay the borough surveyor £5 _per annum as caretaker of the above hall. As a ratepayer I should like to know what he does for this gratuity. The rooms seem dirty and unkempt, and when the Debating- Society held their meeting on Tuesday evening there was no fire, the chairs were strewn all over the place, and desolation and untidiness reigning supreme. How long is the state to exist? It is a scandal that, although pay- ment has been offered, that the Debating Society cannot have a fire there. Last year's secretary had to light the fires, prepare the room, etc., and yet the society paid for the use of the room. Is there a town councillor brave enough to put an effectual stop to this? If public servants do not do their duty a change must be made. LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETV.—The fortnightly meeting was held on Tuesday evening at the Memorial Hall. Miss Lee Thomas occupied the chair in an able manner. The subject for debate was ''That short engagements are preferable to long ones," the affirmative side being taken by Mr. W. R. Lloyd, and the negative sides by Mr. R. J. Parry. Both gentlemen read interesting papers. The following also took part in the debate, viz. TvTr. Arnold W. Davies, solidor; Mr. E Walter Davies: Miss Jones, Eryl; Miss Sallv Jones, Dy- ffryn: Mr. Redding, Miss Thomas. Bryn Arthur; Mr. D. F. Lloyd, solicitor, and Mr. R.' Croft. On a vote being taken 18 voted for the affirmative side and eight for the negative. JUVENILE THEATRICAL ENTERTAINMENT.—On Wed- nesday last, the 15th inst., at the Parish Room, the numerous friends of the pupils of the School were entertained by two plays, one English and the other French, entitled "Fairy Gold" and "La Reine des Fies" respectively. The pupils went through their parts well and showed some very clever acting, and were in no way embarrassed by the large audience present. The whole perform- ance reflects great credit upon Miss Bayly, the head- mistress of the school, for her artistic taste, and the way in which she had got up the French play. which was really splendidly performed. Miss Morgan. Dyffrvn, Bryn-road, presided at the piano, and Misses Ida Davies and Annie Jones gave a violin duett during the interval, accompanied by Professor H. Thomas, Bridge-street. The programmes, which distributed among the audience were cleverly made by the young ladies of the school and were /juite^ works of art. The various parts In "Fairy Gold" were taken by the following:—Gretc, Miss Dwynwen Richards, Hanchen; Master Lorimer Thomas; Father, Master Lewis Rowland: Mother. Miss Tneanor Lloyd Jones, Fairy, Miss Monica Wil- Iiams; First Elfe, Master VV. Spenser Bankes Price; Second Elfe, Master Howard ayies: Dream Fairy, Miss Iris Evans. The artistes in ''La Reine des Fies" were as follows:—Mere, Jeannetto, Miss Catherine Bebb: Victor, Miss Isabel Dav.es Jones; Constance. Miss Ida Da -ies; Yoone, Miss Dwynwen Richards; Madeline, Miss Annie Jones; Monsieur Toupet; Catherine Bebb; Mario Antoinette, Queen of France, Miss Dyllis Davies: Comtesse de St. Andre, Miss Lonnie Davies: Duchesse de Mirecourt, Miss Catherine Bebb: Madame Campan. Miss Iris Evans; Princesse de Lembulle, Miss Monica Wil- liams Little Peasants. Mis; Elinor Lloyd Jones Masters W. Spenser Bankes-Price, Lorimer Thomas and Howard Davies At the conclusion the pupils sang the National Anthem in French and English.

WfilTLAND C.E.M.—The usual fortnightly meeting in con- nection with the Church of England Missionary Society was held at the Town Hall on Monday I-evening, at 8.50 p.m., and was well attended. The Rev. T. Phillips, Llanivrnach, gave an excellent address on "The Early Church," which was thoroughly enjoyed by ail. A hearty vote of thanks having been passed to the Rev. Mr. Phillips, several young men gave in their names as desirous of becoming members of the Society. The induction service will be held at St. Mary's Church on Advent Sunday (Nov. 27th), at 3.30 p.m. BILLIARDS.—A billiard tournament is played at the Town Hall. The hrst prize, a cue in j is given by Mr. Evan Evans. Dis(?nrBUTiON CF PEIZSA. —Professor Anwyl, of Aborystwyvh, distributes the prizes at the County School on December 7th. ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL GUILD.—The inaugural meeting of this Guild took place on Wednesday of last week. Mr. G. Baker read a paper on "Man in the world, and man of the world." Mr. D. T. Rees was appointed secretary, and Mr. U. Williams president. FOOTBALL.—'Whitland played Tenby (away) on Saturday. The weather was against a good alltf>" and the homesters piled a sci re of 19 points ro nil. ) Whitland players allege rough nlav. I NURSING COMMITTEE.—A committee of ladies and gentlemen met on Tuesday last, and it was decided tio canvas the district tø ascertain the amount likely to be got. Mrs. J. N. Rees was appointed secretary. LADDERS TO HELL.—Whitland'is in a turmoil re- sulting from a speech delivered by the Rev. G. Higgs at a recent temneranc-c meeting. He stated, it appears, that there was much drunkenness amidst the young men in the town. Was the existing public-houses necessary—six in number—more public-houses than churches, more traps to holl than la<:1ders to heaven. RETIREMENT OF MR. LLOYD MORGAN.—Local Radi- cals are in a state of panic as to whom they can have to carrv the Radical flag in the imminent general election. Mr. J. W. Jones Cremlyn had an excellent meeting here some tiriie ago. and not one of the fiery orators tackled him, nor asked a ouestion. That is regarded here as a triumph for the Conservative candidate.

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KIDWELLY TOWN COUNCIL.—The usual annual meeting of the Kidweiiy TUWll Council was held, as directed by Hi VIi, on "tiie ninth." Our correspondent does not. remember oeemg so many councillors absent ever beiore as at th.s meeting, and he has attended each one of them ever since the new Cnarter came ill lorce. Tiie absentees were Councillors A. Stephens ana G. iv Howell (.who were both from home), D. Graveli, anu 6. T. Evans (who could not leave their einpayment at the time). The principal business of iiie meeting was to elect a Mayor, and Councillor W. U. Jameii was unanimously elected for the second time to fill the civic chair. Co to the elec- tion of the Mayor, the chair had been occupied by Alderman J. G. Anthony. After the new Mayor had taken the customary oaths and signed the usual declarations, he briefly thanked the Council ior the honour done him. The ordinary Routine business was proceeded with, in the course of which the Mayor drew attention to the proposed local fund in aid of the Welsh National Memorial to the late King, and he suggested owning a fund there and then. There was a hearty response, and the following subscriptions were at once promised: —The Mayor (Councillor W. D. James), £ 5; the Town Clerk (Mr. D. C. Edwards), £ 5; Alderman H. E. Smart, £ 3; Dr. Griffiths, M.O.H.. dE2 2s.; the Misses Griffiths, Henblas. £ 2 2s.: Alderman J. (J. Anthony, £ 1 Is.; Alderman W. Wilkin.s, £ l Is Alderman D. G. Anthony, £ 1 Is. Councillor ri. H! Anthony, £ 1 Is. Councillor W. Dunn Davies. £ 1 Is.; Mr. J. Morgan (surveyor), 10s. 6d.; Councillors R. H. Isaac, 5s.; T. Reynolds, 5s.; Geo. Jones, 5s.; John Jones, 5s.; David Rowlands, 5s.; total £ 24 4-s. bi.-After the meeting his Worship entertained the members of the Council, the officials, and the l>ress to luncheon at the Town Hall, the catering for the same being in the able hands of Mr. F. •Sheppard, of the Kidwelly Steam Bakery. After all had satisfied the inner man, and the cloth had been removed, the usual loyal and other toasts were duly honoured. The toast of the Mayor, aldermen, and councillors was proposed in a most humorous speech by the Town Clerk, who was, as Usual, the life and soul of the party. His rpsponse to the toast of his own health nroposed was also a most entertaining and, at the same time, edifying n" speech, full of good things and good advice. Other toasts followed. MAYOR IN- CHURCH.—On Sunday morning the Mayor, accompanied by the members of the Council, the officials, and a very large following of friends,' attended Divine service at St. Mary's Parish Churoh in State, the procession being* headed by the Kidwelly Brass Band, which, under the leader- ship of Mr. Christmas Hughes, played a fine selec- tion of sacred music. The Kidwelly Troon of Boy Scouts, under Scoutmaster F. Sheppard and Assis- tant Scoutmaster E. Furneaux, and augmented by a small contingent of the Pontyeates Troon, under Mr. W. F. Roberts, took part in the procession, and were much admired. The sermon, a special one for the occasion, was preached by the Vicar (the Rev. G. Evans). and the collection wash devoted to the Swansea Hospital Funds.

WliATLE-EMLYN EDUCATION COMMITTEE.—A meeting was held on Friday, when there were present: Rev. Dan Evans D.D. (chairman), Messrs. Griffith Davies, Josiah Junes, Thomas Jones, James Jones, solicitor (clerk), S. Jones (attendance officer).—Report: The deputy attendance officer reported that tile nerccntage for the month of children over 5 was 34.2, an increase of 4.6 over last month; of all ages, 83.7. Pen- morfa School, 90.8; Rhydiewis, 90.6. The attend- ance flags were given as followsPenbrvn Group, renmoita; Adpar Group, Adpar; Llandyssul Group, Uundyssul National; Troedyraiir, Rhydiewis. WiLiiiKfi.-A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the Registry Office, Carmarthen, on Wednes- day last. The contracting parties were Mr. E. J. Jones, son of the late Mr. John J one", Emlyn Arms Hotel, Newcastie-Emlyn, and Miss Annie Jones, daughter of Mr. Dennis Jones, Penione, Pentrecagal, iNeweastle-Enilyn. The bride, who was dressed in a chocolate-coloured costume trimmed with white silk, and wiiife picture hat trimmed with ostrich feather, was given away by Mr. Thomas Thomas, milk xetidor, 5, Oakhn-terrace, Llanharran; while Mr. Samuel Evans, Lodge, Pentrecagal, New- castle-Emlyn, carried out the duties of best man. After the ceremony the wedding party drove to the Red Lion, Priory-street, Carmarthen, where a sumptuous breakfast was partaken of. The happy pair left Carmarthen by the 12.37 train for Cardiff where the honeymoon is being soent. A, m the 6- neighbourhood wish them long hfe and happiness. A lot of numerous and useful presents hav been received. P.fe.A.—At the meeting on Sundav Miss Maggie Jones, Tanners Hall, sang a solo. FOOTBÀLL. -A match was played on Saturday be- tween the Town and Pentrecourt teams. A very good game was played, resulting in a v:ctory for the Pentrecourt players, with a score of two goals to one. TEIPERAK('p:The regular meeting of "Merched y De" was held on Tuesday evening. This local branch is still being well patronised. PRESENTATION.—On Friday, the 11th inst. Mrs. Parry-Davies was made the recipient of a handsome silver tea and coffee service on the occasion of her les.gning the post of infant mistress at the National School. Mrs. Davies has spent the best twelve years in the same department, and consequently all the scholars fiom the highest sfciridards down- wards could say that they had received their first training under her careful guidance, and it was only natural that they should, immediately on hearing that she had decided to sever her connection with the teaching profession, decide on showing their appre- ciation of her services in the past by subscribing hand somely towards getting this valuable present. Mr. Maurice, the headmaster, in handing the present to Mrs. Davies, stated that it was the w.sh of both pupils and staff tha she should accept it in recogni- ion oT the long years she had laboured amongst them and trusted that on every occasion when used the articles would furnish her with happy reminiscences of her services at the old school.

JUVIS is unequalled for Gravies. Hashes, Soups, Stews, or as an invigorating, nourishing bever- age. The choicest Beef i- iisedtin its production. A Break-fast Cup for a Id. Printed and Published by the "Journal" Compedy, King-street, Carmarthen.