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STALL-HOLDERS: FANCY STALL-The Vicarage. Do. —Mrs. Lester, Furnace Lodge. Do. AKD Toy STALL—Miss White, King Street. REFRESHMENT STALL—Mrs. Arthur, Elm Lodge. FARMERS' STALL—Messrs. Bartlett Bros., Priory Street. MISCELLANEOUS STALL-St. Peter's Church Choir. FLOWER AND SWEET STALL—Mrs. Pugh Evans and another. TEA STALL—Mrs. Stephen Morgan, 2, Spilman Street. COFFEE STALL—Mrs. John Morgan, Blue Street. Contributions will be thankfully received by any of the above. An Attractive ENTERTAINMENT in the Side Room. The Proceeds will be devoted towards Building a New Mission Room in Cambrian Place. (658 4,000 and £ 950 be advanced on Sound Free- hold Securities. £ 1,100 and £ 600 on Sound Leasehold Properties. -Apply, F. E. Tunbridge, Auctioneer, Swansea. (312p /Q16 10s. each. Pretty cosy Governess and Ralli Cars. 40 others, rubber tyres and without. Genuine Bargains.—Avery's, Coachbuilders, New- port. I (335p BOARD OF EDUCATION. WELSH DEPARTMENT. NOTICE. In the Matter of the School Charity of Letitia Cornwallis, in the Parishes of Llansadwrn and Llanwrda, in the County of Carmarthen; In the Matter of the Education Acts, 1870 to 1907; and In the Matter of the Endowed Schools Acts, 1869, 1873 to 1874. By direction of the Board of Education, NOTICE is hereby given that they propose after the expira- tion of 1 Calendar month from the date of this Notice, to approve a SCHEME for the administra. tion of the abovmentlOned Foundation, under the provisions of Section 75 of the Elementary Educa- tion Act, 1870. Any objections or suggestions respecting the pro- posed Scheme may be made to the Board in writing within 1 Calendar month from the date of this Notice addressed to "The Secretary, Board of Edu- cation, Welsh Department, Whitehall, London, S.W.' A Copy of the proposed Scheme may be inspected free of cost on each week day during 21 days from the date of this Notice between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at, the Office of the Board at Whitehall. A copy can be obtained on application at the Post Office, Llanwrda, or at the Office of the Board at Whitehall. Dated 3rd December, 1910. ALFRED T. DAVIES, 670) Permanent Secretary. BWRDD ADDYSG. (ADRAN GYMREIG.) HYSBYSIAD. Gyda golwg ar Elusen Addysgawl Letitia Corn- wallis, ym Mhlwyfi Llansadwrn a Lianwrda, yn Sir Gaerfyrddin; Gyda golwg ar Ddcddfau Addysg, 1870 hyd 1907; a Chyda golwg ar Ddeddfau Ysgolion Gvvaddoledig, 1869, 1873 a 1874. Trwy gyfarwyddvd y Bwrdd Addysg, HYS BYSIR trwy hyn fod y Bwrdd yn bwriadu, mewn un mis calendar ar ol dyddiad yr Hvsbysiad hwn cvmeradwyo Trefniant i reoli gweinyddiad y Sefvd- liad uchod, o dan ddarpariaethau Adran 75 deddf Addysg tllfenol, 1870. Gellir anfon unrhyw wrthwynebiad neu awgrym ynglyn a'r Trefniant. mewn bwriad mewn ysgrifen o fewn un mis calendar ar ol dvddiad yr Hysbysiad hwn, wedi ei gvfeirio i "The Secretary. Welsh Department, Board of Education, W hit shall, Lon- don, S.W." Caiff unrhyw un weled y Trefniant mewn bwriad yn rhad unrhyw ddydd gwaith o 10 o'r gloch y bore hvd 4 o'r g-loch y prydnawn o fewn 21 diwrnod o clflvddind vr Hysbvsiad hwn yn Swvddfa y Bwrdd yn Whitehall. GeHir cael coni o honi ynrLlvthyrdv Llanwrda. neii vn Swyddfa v Bwrdd vn Whitehall. Dvddiedig Rhagfvr y 3vdcT 1910. ALFRED T. DAVIES. 671) Yssrrifenydd Parhaol. SALE TO-DAY. PENYBEDD FARM, About 2 Miles from Burry Port G.W.R. Station. THE SALE? of FAT STOCK, etc.. will take place TO-DAY (FRIDAY). December 9th, 1913- Sale to commence at ON« o'clock Credit on Conditions. STEELE VILLA, FERRYSIDE. JOHN FRANCIS & SON have been instructed by of the late Mr- Lewis to SELL by ALCTIQN, at the above place, on FRIDAY NEXT, 16th^December, 1910, the whole of the valu- able HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, including Dmmg Room and Drawing Room Suites, Piano Ebouized and Gold Cabinet, Card Table, Candel- Y^' *Valnut Bookcase, Marble and other Clocks, Mahogany and Walnut Wardrobes; also old China, Glass, Electro Plate, Engravings, Oil Paintings, Books, etc., and a large number of useful lots. Sale to commence at 12.30 o'clock. (673 SALE TO-MORROW. PA^KYSEIRI NEAR FRANCIS WELL, CARMARTHEN. T HE SALE of a large quantity of useful GATES, Posts, Ladders, Wheelbarrows, Spokes, Firewood, etc.; also 6 STORE PIGS, takes 1910° (Saturday), December 10th, JOHN FRANCIS & SON, °°4) Auctioneers. A PUBLIC MEETING Will be held at the COUNCIL CHAMBER, THE GUILDHALL, CARMARTHEN, ON FRIDAY, THE 16TH DECEMBER, 1910, At 3 p.m., To consider the advisability of holding in the near future a Ball or Conversazione in aid of the Funds 01 the Carmarthenshire Infirmary, and, if decided on, to take such steps therein as may be deemed necessary. All interested are invited to attend. j The Mayoress of Carmarthen (Mrs. Wm. Thomas) wili preside. I 9, Hall Street, Carmarthen. 8th December, 1910. (672 LLANDILO AUCTION MART COY., LTD. NVill hold their Annual CHRISTMAS SHOW AND SALE of PRIME FAT STOCK, In the Market, adjoining the Llandilo Bridge Rail- way Station, on I MONDAY, 19th DECEMBER, 1910, When the following Prizes will be awarded:— For the Best Fat Ox or Heifer (the Property of a Tenant Farmer)—1st prize, £ 3; 2nd do., £1 10s.; 3rd do., 5s. For the Best Fat Ox or Heifer (open) (prizes given by Llandilo Tradesmen)—1st prize, 1;2; 2nd do., 91; 3rd do., 10s. For the Best Pen of 3 Fat Sheep (oi)en)-Ist prize, L-1; 2nd do., 10s. For the Best Pen of 3 Fat Lambs (the Property of I a Tenant Farmer)—1st prize, JB1; 2nd do., 10s. For the Best Fat Pig (open)—1st prize, Ll; 2nd do., 10s. For the Best Pen of 3 Fat Porkers (the Property of a Tenant Farmer)—1st prize, JSl; 2nd do., 10s. Conditions and further particulars may be ob- tained from the Auctioneers—Messrs. J. Howell Thomas and Son, Carmarthen, and Mr. W .N. Jones, Ammanford. (669 STRAYED to Glangwydderig, Llandovery, Moun- ks tain Ewe. If not claimed within 21 days will be sold.-WM. JONES.. (341p COUNTY OF THE BOROUGH OF CARMARTHEN. ADDITIONAL FAIRS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that THREE ADDITIONAL HORSE & CATTLE FAIRS will be held at CARMARTHEN in each year, namely: — On the MONDAY immediately precedir!^ the second Tuesday in February, May and December. The December and May Horse Fairs will be held in Briery-street, and that of February in Lammas- street. „XTrv tt The first of such Fairs will be held on MONDAY, the 12th of December, 1910. By Order of the Town Council, JAMES JOHN. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, Carmarthen, 1st December, 1910. ORIENTAL TONIC ROYA NON-ACCQHQLIO. VELINDRE DEATH.—It is with very great and.sincere regret we chronicle the death of Mrs. Mary Davies, the beloved wife of Councillor Henry Davies, Pantyr- hebog Farm, Penboyr, which occurred on Sunday. Deceased came of an old and highly respected family in the parish, being a daughter of Mr. David Davies, Ffynonwen. Deceased had been ail- ing for months.
* THE WELBH CHULICH-NO TRUE…
THE WELBH CHULICH-NO TRUE BILL AT length, after delays innumerable, the Royal Commission on the work done and the provision made by the Church and other religious bodies in Wales for the spiritual welfare of the people, ap- pointed more than four years ago by SIR H. CAMPBELL-BAXNERMAN with MR. LLOYD GEORGE'S full concurence, has issued its Report. The late PRIME MINISTER in 1906 specifically admitted the necessity for such an inquiry before introducing a Welsh Disestablishment Bill, and MR. LLOYD GEORGE, speaking at Cardiff in the same year in justification of the appointment of the Commision, declared that :"There has never been a great question settled in thip country but what they had an officfal inquiry int) the statements made with regard to it. On the Irish Church question there wore several Commissions, which reported upon the facts which ftore upon that great controversy. The evidence and facts collected and sifted carefully by the Royal Commission, they might depend upon it would be accepted by English public opinion as more or less settling the dispute." He added:— "jLuere will be no delay, and next year certainly ought to be more than adequate for the purpose of examining these facts and sifting them, if the Non- conformists do their duty in presenting their case concisely and clearly before the Commission." But soon after the Commission began its inquiry the Welsh political leaders realised that the work and progress of Nonconformity in Wales were also, and for the first time, being carefully investigated, and that the evidence on its behaif was not squaring with preconceived opinions and inflated estimates. And when it was further seen that the nasult would, be to diemonstrate- the great and growing strength of the Church in the Principality the Nonconformist Press began to discredit the learned CHAIRMAN of the Commission and depreci- ate in advance its findings. To th s fear of results is largely attributable the delay in the issue of the Report; the more extreme representatives of Non- conformity on the Commission having constantly retarded the procle-diengs by partisan attempts to induce the CHAIRMAN to go beyond the scope of the inquiry. The Report, which specifically adnrts the great and growing work of the Church and its value to the Welsh people, is signed by the CHAIRMAN* with six others of the nine Commissioners, and the im- portance of this cannot be over-estimated, especiallyl having regard to the fact that the Government nominated only two Commissioners directly repre- sentative of the Church, whilst _m¿ng the other members were some of her strongest opponents. Though separate memoranda-signed by LORD HPGH CECIL and ARCHDEACON EVAXS; by SIR JOHX WILLIAMS; by MR. 1. HERBERT DAVIES and by the REV. JOHN GIBBON—arc appended to the Report (each of which is of interest, and that of the two Church representatives of great permanent value), they do not traverse the primary finding of the Commisioners: that the Church, equally with the Nonconformist bodies in Wales, is doing excellent work for the moral and spiritual welfare of the people. But other facts of the highest importance emerge from the statistics which the Report enshrines. One is that while the Church is by fare the largest religious body in Wales, it is also the most pro- gressive and that while it is adding to its ad- herents every year, each of the Nonconformist bodies shows an annual decline in membership. In- ded, Nonconformity all told now numbers Jess than half the population of Wales! A perception of these facts no doubt accounts for the persistent opposition of the political leaders to an official and impartial religious census such as the Church has always demanded. Thus, taking the totals laid before the Commision as they stand, we find that the Church communi- cants numbered 193,081, while the Congregational- ists-the largest Nonconformist body in Wales- returned 175,147 members. Others, of which the chief are the Calvinistic Methodists and the Bap- tists, claim 314,452 members, and various smaller Protestant denominations 60,681. It must be re- membered that all these Nonconformist bodies are sharply divided from each other on doctrinal points, and only fu!ly unite in jealosy of, the Church. The position taken up by Churchpeople is that if the Church is to be disendowed on the ground of statistics they have a right to demand in England and Wales, as in Ireland, the impartial test of a Parliamentary religious census. Holding this view the Diocesan Statistical Committees refrained from attempting to enumerate for the Commission the total number of Churchpeople in Wales. The wis- dom of this decision was shown by the conspicuous failure of the attempt made by the Nonconformist Central Evidence Committe to enumerate Noncon- formist adherents in Wales. The figures for adher- ents, however, put in evidence by the Calvinistic Methodists, who have published these figures for many years, indicate, that on a fair computation the total number, including infants, of those who belong more or less to all the Nonconformist de- nominations is somewhat less than half the total population of Wales. Yet it might be imagined from the statements of political Nonconformists that their views as to Disestablishment and Disendow- ment alone ought to be acted upon, and that the larger half of the We'sh people have no right to voice or vote on the subject., The Report and statistics clearly demonstrate another fallacy upon which Nonconformists make the most misleading deductions, viz., the seating accommodation in their chapels. It will be recalled that MR. ASQUITH specially relied upon seating statistics when introducing the Welsh Disestablish- ment Bill of last year as the mos tirrefutable indica- tion of the strength of Nonconformity in the Princi- pality. Yet examination shows that the argument is absolutely untenable. For instance, in each of four Welsh counties the chapel seats exceed in numbers the total population in the country, while throughout Wales and Monmouthshire the Noncon- formists provide accommodation for 74 per cent. of the population, in spite of the fact that 58 per cent. is acknowledged to be the maximum of possible atendance at places of worship. Space does not permit us to deal with the figures relating to the number of scholars in Sunday schools, baptisms and marriages, in church, and the like, though they all tend to show the great and growing strength of the Church; and we must leave to a subsequent article examples of the spoliatory treatment which the Church would receive by Disendowment. Suffice it now to say that the Report of the Commission establishes that the Church continues to be a living and advancing religious body, using its position and endowments in ever-increasing degree for the service of the people, and, this being the case, she is entitled to be allowed to continue her great work free from the attacks of political parties.
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NOTES OF THE WEEK You hear a lot, especially in certain political ser- mons, about the House of Lords representing beer. It is interesting to note that, while there are FOUR representatives of the liquor business among the pers there are TWELVE representatives of that particular business in the House x>f Commons. Away in Cardiganshire the New Juay football team is unique in one sense. Three nationalities are represented in the team, viz., Welsh, English, and Spanish. Another feature of the team is that it has been defeated in all the matches it has played during the season. In all the official documents of the fourteenth and the first decade of the fifteenth century Aberystwyth Castle was known as Llanbadarn, and the town as Llanbadarn Vawr. After 1409 or 1410, however, the name Aberystwyth again came into use. The reason for the change is not known, and the problem is one of much interest to students of history. ~•>— Sir E. Carson at Liverpool:—"I was in the House of Commons when Mr. Redmond and his party cheered the defeat of Lord Methuen during the Boer War. (Cries of "Shame!') Yes, my own son was fifehting for his country. (Loud ciie-ers). I heard Mr. Redmond pray Almighty God that defeat might follow the English flag. (Cries of "Shame" and ''Traitor"). Much to the regret of the Bicar of Llanstephan, the Rev. J. M. James, a lady member of his choir left the Church and was baptised by immersion in the local Baptist Chapel, and was soon afterwards married to the Rev. J. T. Davies, a Baptist minister. Recently, however, Mr. Davies has decided to sever his connection with the Baptists and to seek Orders in the Church of England, and the Vicar of Llan- stephan has had the privilege of welcoming back his for,mer chorister with her husband, and also of baptising their two young children. Mr. Davies hopes to matriculate at St. Davids College. Lampeter, next June. He is the author of a Welsh biography of Mr. Lloyd George. Other clergymen formerly Nonconforomists include, says the "Church Family Newspaper,' the Rev. John Campbell. Liverpool, dis- trict secretary of the Irish Church Missions Society (ex-Baptist minister): the Rev. Walter S. Cooper, who has just resigned the Anglican chaplaincy at San Jose, Costa Rica (formerly a Baptist missionary in Brazil); the Rev. Thomas Wilkinson, incumbent of St. Bedes, Toxteth Park. Liverpool (ex-Congre gational minister). -0- A few weeks ago the milk vendors of Carmarthen decided to raise the price of milk from 1d to 2d. per pint. A good deal of adverse feeling was aroused in consequence among consumers. and one of the latter declared before a large and sympathetic gathering of listeners on a sawdust floor that he would in future Use nothing but "content milk. A stattonmaster in charge of a miniature station on the old M. and M. Railway when the G.W. Railway took over that branch was deeply disturbed by the innovations, or rather, from his point of view upheavals, which resulted in the train arrange- ents. One day the hideous trutii dawned upon him him that passenger trains were actually running through his station without stopping. He realised this one day when a new G.W Railway express bound for Aberysttvyth swept disdainfully past him while he held cut as usual the train staff for the engine-driver. On that day his 'ittle railway uni- verse came toppling about his ears, and tJter some weks of brooding his dismay and indignation l,ur-t forth into a letter to his superintendent iroie .Uii;; against certaiii trains passing nis station without stopping because it made his legs cold. At the present crisis the following table may be of interest, not only to Churchmen, but also to a large number oi fa.r-minded and honest Noncon- formists. The total endowments of the Deanery are ;¡;J,-t2. Under Mr. Asquith's Disendowment Bill.- ne generously aliovvb tne sum of JS494 to be re- tained by the righttu; owners, Church people, in the e.gnteen parishes ot the Oeauery:— Endowment. Income Parish in lyuo. Taken. Left. £ > ti £ Abcrgwili, w.th Llanfi- hangei-uwch-Gwiii 297 251 4 Abernant, with Conwii 171 165 b Carmarthen, St. Peter's 2d3 24b 35 St. -^OTid's < £ 0l illo to Llandiio-Abercowin, with Lian-gynog 191 93 93 Llanfihangel-ar-arth Ib0 180 .Nothing Llangain 149 126 23 Llangunnor 200 160 3ft Llanllawddog 298 298 .Nothing Llanllwch 212 167 45 Llanpumpsainc 295 295 .Nothing Llanstephan 169 113 26 Llanybri 139 8 131 'Merthyr 161 161 .Nothing inewchurch 121 112 T 9 I Trelech-ar-Bettws 145 145 .Nothing II All figures are nett. le We hav? recoived the following letter respecting the candidature of Mr. John Hinds :Sir,-In his ehctior. nddress Mr-* Hinds c,.Us the Church in W ale an alien church I hope it is ignorance that ausa!% Mr Hinds to put in I.rint. such a glaring untruth, an-d that it is not a deliberate attempt at misleading the electors of West Carmarthenshire. Evar. his own chief Mr. Asquith, has stated that such an flse1 tion is based upon 'imperfect historical information" I am periectly wiling to stigmatise Mr Hinds as 'an imperfect historian' rather than attribute to him the low motive of acquiring votes by misrepresenting facts. Even if he is an enemy of the Church let him state her case fairly and ustly-that is the least he can do If his statements regarding the trade of the nation are as unreliable as those concerning Ihe Church, his cause must be rotten to the core.—Yours, etc. CONSERVATOR, New- castle-Emlyn." The following letter from Lord Lindley to the "Times" should be in the hands of every elector. Lord Lindley had done more toiling and spinning in one year than Lloyd George has done in all his existence. He does not own hto position to any accident of birth, but to his own abilities and emi nenr services to the nation. Upon the interpreta- tion of English law he is second to none. This is what he says upon the legai effect of the Parlia- ment Bill:—"Sir,—The advocates for this Bill are constantly proclaiming that it ij not a Single-Cham- ber Bill; and it is true that it does not itself abolish the House of Lords, ut if the ill is passed the House of Commons will be able with the consent of the Crown to abolish the House of Lords, whether reformed or not. It is v-gry important that this I should be clearly understood by the mass of the voters whose decision is sought by the Government. Moreover, if the Bill is passed, a Money Bill may be framed for raising a tax to be applied to effect serious Constitutional .changes without the consent I of any Second Chamber and without further con- suiting the electors. Is this the wish of the country, Is one Chamber, 3 the House of Com- monts to be trusted with such powers as these? It is for the electors to decide. The present Govern- ment are pledged to pass the Bill if they can; and unless the electors clearly see what the effect of pass- ing the JJiH will be, many will vote for it without understanding it, and will deeply regret the result. —LINDLEY."
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LOCAL N L"iS. OKDEK your Private Chiistmas Cards befoie it too late. A choice selection from b. 6d. per dozen can be seen at D. Williams, 19 and 20, King Street, Carmarthen. (654 PLEASANT EVENING ENTERTAINMENT.—On Thurs- day, the 1st inst., a pleasant evening entertainment was held in the English Wesleyan Schoolroom. The Rev. J. H. New by presided, and the programme, which (though short) was in every sense an excellent one, was gone through in a highly satisfactory man- ner. Miss Ethel Jones, Waterloo-terrace, and Miss E. M. Morris, Bryn Roma, proved excellent accom- ganists. The following was the programme:—Song, "Land of Hope and Glory,' Miss H. J Jones; reci- tation, "The Watch," Mr. Oliver Evans; song. Miss Blodwen Jones; song, "The Bugler,' Mr. Meudwv Davies; recitation, "No Sects in Heaven," Mr. J. F. F. Morris: song, "Thora," Mr. J. H. Davies; song, "Song of Sleep," Miss May Jones; song, Pinsutis "Last Watch," Mr. Spencer Morris; recita- tion, "Fish Story,' Mr. J. F. Morris; song, "The Veteran," Mr. J. Meudwy Davies: and recitation from "Helens Babies," Mr. Oliver Evans. The proced.ags, which had proved highly enjoyable, came to a close with the National Anthem. SUNDAY INSTITUTE.—At last Sundays meeting of the Sunday Institute, held in the English Wesleyan Chapel, a delightful address on "Development" was given by Mr H. E. Elis, M.A., who, in the course of his remarks, said that the word "Development" gave expression to the spirit of the age, a spirit with which it behoved them to always keep in touch. The last century had ben remarkable for its progress. Long dormant forces in nature had been discovered and subjugated for man's benefit. To derive benefit from that progressive spirit, they must come into line with the forces that would devlop character, and the highest that was within them, and that would give them the clearest con- ception of* life's difficulties and opportunities. Pro- gress should be their watchword, and perfection their aim. Touching on the different kinds of develop- ment Mr. Ellis said that physical development in this country was a product of this age. Believing in a strong healthy body he advocated physical development, but not at the expense of the mind. Their aim should be for a sound mind, in a sound body. It was the man who was best equipped physically and mentally who rendered the best ser- vice to his generation. Social development was In- fluenced largelv by environment, and the develop- ment of character (which was a growth), was effected and moulded by the atmosphere in which they moved and breathed. By guarding against forces which exercised baneful influences; company which would iead the mastray and seeking only beneficial fellowships they would develop beautiful characters. In mental development it was important that they should carefully consider what (in the vast output of the Press), they should select and read. Their object in reading should be to interest, instruct, and elevate the mind Trashy publications of the blood and thu/ider type, and fiction of the senseless vapid character should be avoided. :They should always choose the literature which tend)*! to uplift. Moder- ate reading of good novels he did not condemn, but the best mental food would be got from those great books which towered in their grandeur above all others. Careful selection meant profitable reading, but desultory reading had little to recommend it. Mr. Ellis then went on to speak on moral and spiritual development which were bound together. and showed that the highest standard of such de- velopment could only be reached bv cultivating a beautiful yoirit within; and in conclusion he advo- cated an all-round development, to which end they should give fairplay to every elevating influence. Mr. Ellis's edifying address was much appreciated. ST. DAVID'S CONVERSAZIONE.—A meeting of the committee of the St. David's Conversazione was held at the* Model Schools last week, when the Rev. Owen Jones presided. It was unanimously decided to hold this year's conversazione on Monday Dec. 26th (Boxing Night), and the children's entertain- ment on the following day, at the Asembly Rooms. Mr. David Thomas, 110, Lammas-street, was appointed hon. secretary, from whom tickets may be purchased. APPOINTMENT.—We should like to congratulate Mr. Baxter Brookes on his appointment as choir- master for the Choral Union of the Archdeaconry of Carmarthen. FOOTBALL.—The following are .the results of Rugby football matches played on Saturday lastNewport 13pts., Swansea 8pts. Cardiff llpts., Neath nil; Llanelly 14pts., Garryowen nil; Maesteg Rangers 3pts.. Resolven 3pts.; Aberavon nil, Treorky nil; Pontardawe 5pts.. Manse] 3pts.; Mumbles ópts., Porthcawl 3pts.; Briton Ferry 3pts., Maesteg nil; Glvn-Neath lints., Rhvmney nil; Bridgend 4pts., Penarth nil: Skewen 15pts., Coegnant nil; Pontar- dawe Albions 5pts.. Waunarlwydd II. nil; Ystrad, nil; Ystalyfera 4pjts., Ammanford nil. DEATH.—It is with deep regret that we publish t'if doath of Mrs. Margaret Lewis. 24, Water-street, which" took place on Monday morning last. The de- ceased 87i vears of age. She had been very active all life, tnd continued so to within a few weeks of t'fr She will'be sorely missed by her neighbours and friends, with whom she was a creat fe. vourit<=\ The funeral took place on Thurs- day (vp=t;>rday). the Rev. Dyfnallt Owen, pas- tor of Tannins-street Chapel, officiated. _MR. J. Anthony, son of Mr. Anthony, Cilveithy. Kidwelly, won the burdle race at Newburv, on Mon- day last, with Lord St. David's "Blue Blaes." A'-NIVETT^AP.Y SERVICES.—Anniversary services were hold at Zion Pr°sbvterian Church on Sunday last. TV- Rov. D. William*. M.A., Theological Colleare, AberW wvth. preached eloquent sermons in the morning and evening to crowded congregations C MAR.TWENSTITT?E INFIRMARY —The secretary begs to the 6s. from Eben- ezer Congr^gat'onal Church,( Abergwili: periodicals from Mr. R. Jllmes, Bridge-street: Mrs. Morris, Coomb. and Mrs. Gwynne-Hughes. Glancothy: oranp-os from I.i'>ut.-General Sir James Hill-Jolmes, GX\B.. Christmas cards from ''Anon," WWXSH FTE'.D COMPANY, R.E. (Carmarthen Section). All members who were not in camn for 15 days, and those who were not supplied with boots, are reciuestod to attend at headquarters on Monday. 12th inst., at 7..30 p.m. Members who have not returned thr-ir eoui'->m«nt are requested to do so at cnoe.— (Sifirned), J. FRANCIS. Captain Welsh Field Co. R.E. DEATH.—Mr. Albert Harris. Picton Villa, Carmar- then. manager of the Old Wilkins Bank, and subse- quently local maneer when it was amalgamated with Lloyds, died on Monday evening. He retired about (1\-nn years ago. and leaves two daughters and three w-ipe. one of the latter being Mr. A. E. H. Harris, -"•licitor. Cirmarthen, the under-sheriff of the county. Thp deceased gentleman was a staunch'Conservative, and took a keen interest in Church affairs, being the treasurer of the St. David's Diocesan Conforencp. F" claimed his descent from the late Lord Milford. When removing residence a fortnight ago he con- tracted a chill, which developed into bronchitis and pnnumonirt and ultimatply brought about his dese. LECTURE AT THE Or D COLLEGE. A very interesting lecture was delivered at the Old College on Friday l"st by th" Rev. H T. Jacob, Peniel. The speaker "Knse .fI 'lb"c+ Fables," and the briht humorous lectune he gave was quite characteristic of ll'i'Tl. CABMARTHEVSHIRE ROADS.—At a meting of the Car.aa rhc i.-ijire Main Roads and Bridges Com- mute, M.. J1111.1 Lloyd (Penybank) presiding, Lieut.- Gen. Sir James Ilills-Johnes, V.C., G.C.B., moved tuat in view oi hc completion of the Light Railway between Aberayron and Lampeter the County Coun- cil should petition the Great Western Railway Co urging them to establish a motor service between Llandilo and Lampeter in connection with such rail- way. —Mr Powell (Llandovery) in supporting, pointed out that there was a large area of agricultural land between Llansawel and Llandilo-wnere one of the most important markets in the county was held— which was not now served by any service.—The motion was unaiflmouslj carried. DEATHS. —The death took place on December 7th, of Phyllys, youngest daughter of Mr. W. Thomas, 5, St. David's-street, who passed away at the age of 3 years.—We also regret to announce the death of Mrs Margaret Lewis, widow of the late Mr. John Lewis, 24, Water-street, who passed away on December 6th, at the age, of 83. LADIES' CHOIR.—On Wednesday evening, the Car- marthen Ladies' Choir travelled ta Llanellv in order to assist at a concert at Siloah.
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UNITED COUNTIES AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY A meeting of the United Counties' Agricultural Society was held in the Boar's Head Hotel last Wednesday. The chairman (Lieut.-General Sir James Hills-Johnes, Dolaucothi) presided, and there were also present: Mr. John Lloyd Thomas, Ferryside; Mr. J. B. P. Thomas, Derllys; Mr. John Phillips, Caerlleon: Mr Morgan Richardson, Mr. Puxley, Mr LI. Griffiths, Tanlan; Mr. John Rees, Dolgwm: Mr Davies, Capel Dewi; Mr. Ivor Lloyd Davies, Deri- moilon: Mr R. H. Harries, M.F.H. Mr J. W Harries, Pilroath: Mr D. J. Harries, Penllwyne: Dr. Bowen Jones: together with the secretary, Mr D. H. Thomas. A letter of apology for absence was received from Sir Edward Pryse. The Chairman, at the outset, said that the com- mittee appointed to visit the towns of Cardigan and Newcastle-Emlyn with a view to folding next year's show, had met at the two places and had walked over the grounds. Unfortunately several members of that committee, amongst them Mr. Gwynne Hughes, who was unwell, were not then present, but their opinion was unanimous as to the report. ( The Secretary reported that the committee, con- sisting of Lieut.-General Sir James Hills-Johnes. Mr. Gwvnne Hughes, Mr. John Scourfield. Mr. C. W. R Stokes, Mr Morgan Richards, Mr. Protheroe Beynon, and Mr Mathias, visited Cardigan on the ^5^, D. Morgan Jones and members ot the Cardigan Agricultural Society. Thev had in- spected the ground aud thought it admirable* in every way for holding a show. Ine members of the com- mittee extended a hearty invitation to the United Counties Society to hold txieir show on the following terms a guarantee of i»250 gate-money and sftbscrip- tions, and if tnis amount be exceeded the surplus to go to the Cnited Counties. Society, all entry fees to be paid to the Lmted Counties' Society that mem- ff1" nof Cardigan Agricultural Societv should be allowed to enter the show on the terms as mem- bers of the L nited Counties Society: Cardigan for local classcs; to had two fields (about lo acres m all), and a!i the plant, etc to hold 5o-o liorat- and cattle aU five oi charge.. ^6ga j r Newcastie-iSmiyn. tne committee in- spected and found u to be satisfactory m everv wav they guaranteed a subscription of gate of so1nxgl°T? SU,lplJS and to be paid to the soeit t}. Ihey Jiau no plant, but wouid assist to put up the Society s plant free of charge and would fhT1^ TI?° cattle and hor^ the night before the show. The eOlUmittee were of opinion that tiie oners ct both towns were most generous. Thev «nJ™-er' ii1C>U^ljt tllat -ardigan's offer is the best' ere therefore unanimous in recommending that next year s show be held at Cardigan. Sir James Hills-Johnes said the were very well treated in both places. The field at Cardigan was more convenient and an adeqa&te supplv of water wm W y .<?btained- He hoped the members n.?^ld agJoe j1 tlle, committee in deciding on Cardigan for holding the show. Dr. Bowen Jones-Did they take into considera- tion the train service. The Chairman-Both places would be verv much the same. They are going to do ali thev'can to expedite matters. Dr. Bowen Jones moved the adoption of the com- thMnA0be? ?U £ hes sec°nded.He thought the wav ,,ae„ el; htd been ^ined was fair as t"o nnu being unanimous. r.f feci'etar>' was instructed to convev a vote AV ,W<S i° c e- of the Neweastle-Emlvn kind offeUra y and to mem^ for their perhaps in future years lliey would look them up. ■T/ie Secretary stated that the committee consulted with the representatives of the Cardigan Societv Ta^t d»iiSZteh u /i TufsdaJr' August 15th. was the fast date to hold the show. It having been ascer- tained that the National Eisteddfod would not inter- ™ A dLate was conditionally decided upon Mr. Robert Harries stated he would put this before the committee of the Hunted Societv with a i lew of mutual arrangement.
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AMMANFOKD PEESENXATIO.— Oil Wednesday week a coffee sK" bTtlf'T at Mr- FoX &, Kesta™t> Coilege- Lo < 4 p asslstant« of Ammanford, on the J*- H. Ws, Imperial'stores! j u 1 P^aoe *or Porthcawl. After the tables thp tZ' clear^Mr- B. Jones rose to vidre^ re^rmeu'vir' f ,doln= 80 said ^at they all Dretted Mr. Lewis s departure, and owing to the 1us^TCVIVt,n' th*-T h?d not had time to do S Mis P T Mr-, jKjnes then called Elf of { Mattlu'ws to ha"d Mr. Lewis, on fol (r nf sh°P assistants, a mall memento as a Mr Lei-i and. aIJPreciation for past setvioes. v i returning thanks, stated that he had only done his duty, and felt how hard it was to lea%e those amongst whom he had spent such a pleasant time. He trusted that, whatever was m store for them, they would alwavs have his best wishes lor success. Miss Gwiadys Powell then gave a Jm'n*n\fi t" ?€veraI of The company had spoken. tfW,S evtr-v encouragement to persevere •' a"! trustln^ to welcome him back some time again, the meeting was brought to a doseSbvetl,rPh,'re' 3ndf trASt,lnf to welcome°iim bac:; close -to the singing of Aul Lang Syne UNEHAL.—On Thursday, the 1st inst. the mortal emains o the late Mrs. Mary Davies, Penrhiw inm+JJ ernddu ro1aid, Ammnnford (whose death was Ut °Ur, 1SfUe) wcre ^^rred in Christian Temple burial-ground. The offic-'uintr mmisters were the Revs. John Morgans a J J Mr Rhvs^if B ?K kThf, Chief turner* ere: p/r,\7 ?i ieS) (husbarid); Mrs. Evan Davies Penrhiw Villa (daughter); Mr. and Mrs. Tom. and 'Mr n j fcon and daughter-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. David Davies, Penrhiw Villa (son and daughter-in-law); Mr. a„d Mrs. John JonS Gor semon (daughter and son-in-law); Mr. and' Mrs Wm Dayrns, Pentregwenlais, Liandebie (son and d^htir,rJ?w); Mr" and MVs. John Jones Cefn coed, Drefach (brother and sister-in-law); Mr and "S„T Sr' W- (brother aid sk"r t j d Mi's. Clapton, W ind-street Am- manford (sister and brother-in-lawj; Mrs Evans" Morriston (sister), and Mr. Tom Davies Duke «"•«» were To™ n -f^an Davies (daughter); Mr. and Mr* lorn Davies; Mr. and Mrs. David Davies Mr* Richards, Cwmamman; and Mrs. Clapton Mr Foo™ £ WaS FHE undcrtaker. J?OOT».4iLL.—JOn Saturday the Ammanford team journeyed to Ystalyfera to play, «n<i the points) ,0 nil b? (T°al (4 SPBCIAL POLICE Cot-BT.-On Friday, at the Police tat!on before Alderman W. N. Jones, Dvffrvn Hrtl- charged John Howard with bS drunk and disorderly on the pnrious night in Ouar street, Ammanford. As there was onlf one m"n- t ae present, the charge was reduced to one "of drunk-enness, and defendant was fined 5s. and oosts; in aeiauit, 14 days imprisonment. HOCKEY.—On Thursday week, at Victoria Parl- &Sea'/He ^nVmanford Thursday team nlaved lvv (Swansea), and the game resulted in a win for the ford°were^ Th l° S T1i? scorers for Amman- Mr tVV 1]1°™aV Jonathan Morris, and Olive Tuns> Llandilo. was the Mnrrl'4 i Ammanford ground, on SaMirdav Morriston played Ammanford (Saturdav) team The game, which was very fast, was plavcd in good spirit, and was a treat to w.'tness. Ail the home players played exceedingly well. Final score:— Ammanford, 3 goals; Morriston, nil. Mr D Price College-street, was the referee.-To-morrow (Satur- ■day), Ammanford play Llanellv 1st at Lianellv when we predict a draw. nelly, ^0IT\-At th,e Inn Hotel, Ammanford Valiev^Lodge^ fli b'\ ?Mj'fbers of the Amman large attendance During the course of the eve^W Ow™ Madden? EdgarbWirts! Knie^W fn°db MathS; •XI"nd)aVie?' *1°"' Chris'tmas- Williams) by Mr. Tom Thomai The accol^an^w^' J. E-vans, and the secretarv, Mr. H. S Stock At VO\eS oi thanks passed to thTchatr- -ar/s^s' .a.nd the aocomuanist. The con- KinV''randi the »»* of "God ave the spent by all. r very pleasant evening was seri4NCnf GnSiif T°" Tuesda? the first cf a ?, danc>ng classes was held at the one o^? 6? it RaSsa"d fcBEKEZM Y.p.s.-Th<' ,-Ukli C;i,„ ■•ia" Veld on Tuesday c'venmg, when two papers were read on Baptist notabilities'• Jenkins, Hengoed* Mr William? "Mor°*n Joha Rhys/ Mr. B. t! iUlams. EVANGELISTIC MEETINGS.-A series of evangelistic meetmgs—-which commenced on Sunday, and have been continued throughout the week-were -id It Fn.H Ti k- Ammanford, conducted by Mr. ■tred Glover, W.eston-s#iper-Mare. The meeting »ere well ended, and Mr. GloveS 3SSS proved most beneficial. Each evening, at 6 o'clock there wa* special service for children only. ford on Tl At the Church Room, Imman- K ,on Thursday, the 1st inst., a sale of work waa held to dispose of the surplus stock after the thren Ju +b,azaair whlch was held last Julv in OOllDectiOIl Ammanford New Church.* There was a good attendance, cons dering there wolt oounter attraction, on th. da" .the' tervals during the afternr^m m isr as ^eM;he-\5,vfe^Gi-Tl- f Michaei » Church Stall (president, Mrs V r '*> X"™™ Mis: (5) Mr*. T. jt'E™ne'aSWM«*DMR prii°T: freshments); (6) Men's Stall. 06 (re* p^TH —We regret to announce the deSTh of Miss Gladys Ann Thomas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thomas, 6, Tugda-terrace, Tirydail. i\m- manford, which sad event Took place on Saturday, the 3rd mst., at the early age of 16 year.s. De. ceaser, who was a faithful attendant at 'be N' l\' Methodist Chapel, Bettws. had suffered a lingering ¡ITnffis but dPBth occurred rathf'r suddenlv 'fJm ¡'n attack of pkuriy: The depest sympathy is ex- t.ended to the fam:Jv in theIr sudden bereavement. burial ground attached to the Old MethodIst Chapel, next issue" account of which will appear in our next is5U£'.
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SKATIXG RTXK.—A competition will be held at 8 ,on, Thursday, the 15th inst., 1910, and prlLs awarded as follows:-l. Couple (ladv and Wt) Waltzmg; 2, Couple (do.), Two-Step. 'Each pLon on admision, will receive a voting paper, and all are invited to vote for the couple thev mav consider best. Prizes of 12 admission and skate will be awarded to lady and gent of each couple who secure the greatest number of votes. 3. Race for Gents (12 laps) Prize. 12 admission and skate tickets. Competitors should give their names to the manager not later than the 14th inst. Prioea of admision and skates, as usual. Ladies' Night* The management have decided to admir ladies free to the evening session on Mondavs. excluding Bank Holidays.