The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

PENBOYR £ WEDDING.— On Saturday at the Penboyr Parish Urch by Canon Jones a very pretty wedding was naemnizGd) the parties being Miss Williams, Pen- }nt- Penbovr, und Mr. D T. Thomas. Brynhyfryd. Mri. The duties of bc.st man were carried out by l- Rieley Williams (brother of bride). The bride ■Mii! attended by Miss, Ellen Williams, (sister) and f Alice Davies, orilwen House. The happy Wj V e who are highly esteemed, have the best s °f their respective districts. »,F -^O.A, SCHOOL.—The following js the report ,H' Diocesan Inspector to the above school in* fHvi^Us knowlpdge In spite of repeated closures of IIg to Alness amongst the scholars the amount of ^°wledge displayed by the children on the day G cxamination proved that every effort had ftnd nlainta^n the usual nigh standard W0rj 0 staff deserve great praise for their ,goO(l to., The tone of the school was excellent in ^'lout.' Infants' Department: ''The little ones department had been very well taught. Avas r n°wl('dge of the Old and New Testament* al»o ,remai'kably good and the repetition work was ° ^ry well rendered, L

CARMARTHEN TOWN COUNCIL A monthly meeting of the Town Council was held at the Guildhall on Tuesday last when the Mayor (Mr. J. B. Arthur), pleaded. There were also present Alderman W. \7;ncent I Howell Thomas, H. E. Blagdon Richar Walter Lloyd, and L. D. Thomas, Councillors Geo James, O. Samuel, Oliver Jones, Chas. Sutcliffe, J. Cross- man D. William-, Rev. A. Fuller Mills, \Y. Evatis, II. S. Holmes, John Lloyd, and D. E. Williams, together with tne clerk (lr. H. Brunei White), and other officials. A letter was read from the Local Government Board stating that they were prepared subject to a slight alteration in the plans, to approve of the ap- plication for a loan of JB300 for the erection of a steam disinfector. It was decided to take steps to procure the loan. The Council further considered the resolution of the Carmarthen Sports and Attractions •Committee for a grant of £25- to the representatives of the late secretary (Mr. J. C. Portnell). The Clerk said that he had ascertained that the Reserve Fund was £ 2i80. It had at one time been E500. Mr. W. Lloyd said that Mr. Portneli was an excellent ser- ant. and he had no doubt was well paid. He moved that the application be not approved. This was carried unanimously. In answer to various questions the Clerk said that Mr. Stephens, the lessee of the market had agreed to pay JB120 each month in advance. A sum of £ 100 was deposited in the Bank as security, iind if tho j6120 was not paid within the first seven days of t'ne month, the £100 deposited would be forfeited. The Marine Band from Chatham asked for j629 to come for a day to Carmarthen. The Council decided that the Band could have the Park if they cared to come at their own risk. Mr. J. Crossman called attention to the desira- bility of establishing a fund out of which they could pay allowances to the Corporation employees, when they were no longer able to work. They had re- cently allowed an outdoor man 5s. a week. They had given another man 16s. a week, but they had requisitioned his services once more so that he was again in their employment. This might be a very heavy burden on the rates in the future. He felt that the time had come when they should establish a fund to which the men and the Council would contribute and out of which pensions would be payable. He was aware that the Insurance Act is in existance, but whether the Act would be effect- ively operative time would tell. Mr. Wm. Evans doubted whether they had a legal right to deduct anything from the wages of the workmen. Tno men who were paid 22". a week had now to pay the Insurance tax and with the in- crease in the cost of living which had cone up 25 per cent, they were sufficiently taxed. He did not think any ratepayer would grudge 5s. n week to a man who had served the Council for forty years. Mr. H. S. Holmes said that the question was whether the workmen empoved by the Carmar- then Corporation were as well paid as workmen at similar occupations in t'ne town. If so why should the other workmen pay pensions to the workmen employed by the Corporation. It was not as if the men began in the service of the Corporation wn" 1 they were 16 or 17 they came in when they were middle aged. What the Corporation ought to do would be to pay the men a fair week's wage and get a fair week's work out of them. Mr. L .D. Thomas said that at present a workman might get a igood deal more than another according to the influence he could command. Alderman Vincent Thomas-I am very sorry to hear Mr. Thomas say that some of the Councillors can be got at. I think he should speak to himself. Mr. Geo. James said that it was a pity the work- men were not in favour of the idea-a; it was for their good. What would become of the workmen and t'neir families if their health broke down. Only two members voted for Mr. Crossman's motion, which was therefore lost.

LAMPETER. WKDDING.—Mr. H. Lloyd Williams, the genial manager of the City and London bank, was joined together in holy matrimony with Miss Rees Jones at Liverpool a few days ago, and the happy couple are now enjoying their honeymoon prior to settlinit down at Isycoed. May their wedded life be a happy one. DR. BARNARDOTS RomEs.-Two cn|ertainmejits were given at the Central Cinema on Wednesday by boys from Dr. Barnardo's Homes. In addition to charging admission, a silver collection was made. A WELOOME GrFT.-Anotber welcome gift has been presented to St. Peter's Church, viz.. a beau- tifully designed white altar cloth, 'which was pre- pared and made by Mrs. Lonmer Thomas, Mrs. D. J. Evans, Miss Jennie Jones, Miss Annie Hugbes, and Miss Lloyd Hughes. This is only one of ir.ny gifts which have been received by the Vicar in reply to his appeal to the parishioners, most d which were anonymous. SALE OF CATTLE.—Some scores of cattle weie bought this week at various farms in the district, and sent to the railway station for transmission to England. There is no wonder that fairs cf Lampeter are deteriorating, as farmers sell their live stock in this manner, and so cannot provide the fairs as well. UNITARIAN FESTIVAL.—On Monday the I nitar- ians of tne southern portion of Cardiganshire held their annual musical festival af Llwynrhydowen, and a large contingent of singers went frjm Lam- peter and Llanwnen to take part. CRICKET.—On Saturday, after a good game. St. David's College defeated the Rev. W. Ll. Footman's team by one wicket and one run. LAW X TEXNIS.—The St. David's Colle.ge team played a team from the University College. Aber ystwyth. at Lampeter on Wednesday. Splendid weather prevailed. Details:—G. Warner, 1-5-0-6-4. H. i.. M. Bebb, 2-6-10—6-0: 1-6-50-6-4. E. G. Maitland (captain). 1-6-1: 2-6; 2-6; E. C. Carr. 2-3-6; 6-4; 7-5; 3-3,(); 4-6. R.. D. Edwards. 1-4-6: 6-2 7.5; J. C. James. 2-6-4; 1.5; 4-6; 3-0-6; 2-6. St. David's College, 5 events. 12 sets, 100 games; University College of Wales, 4 events, 11 sets, 99 games. CHORAL FESTIVAL.—The annual choral festival for the rural deanery of Lampeter was held at St. Peter's Church on Wednesday, June 4, when choirs and Sunday School teachers and scholars 4were present in such large numbers that the church was crowded to its uttermost, and scores were obliged to remain outside. The conductor was Mr. W. G. Edwards, Lloyds Bank, the capable and brilliant organist of the parish church, presiding with his usual ability at the organ. The morning service was held at 11.15, and the service started with the processional hymn. Diademata," the words being .'Blant ffyddlon Sion dewch." The "VeTiite" was sung to a chant by J. L. Brown Smith in F. and Psalm xcviii. to Tomlinson in F. The Te Deum" by J. Price. Beulah. and the Jubilate by the late D. Emlyn Evans. were sung with fervour, and the anthem, "Bendithiaf yr Arglwydd." was well rendered. Several well-known hymns were sung at this service. The Rev. Joshua Davies, Llanllwni, ably catechised the adults on St. John xxi. and xi., and the answers were general and satisfactory. The morning service ended with the singing of "Trewen" as a recessional. At two o'clock, a service was held for children, when the church was again crow- ded. The catechiser at this service was the Rev. J. N. Evans, vicar of Llangybi, and the children gave evidence of good training in their answers. It was a treat to hear the children singin^peveral hymns so sweetly, and the service was thorough, reverent, and inspiring. Choirs and Sunday schools were present from the following churches:—St. Peters. St. John's (Pentrcbaoh); St. Mary's (Maestir); Llany- crwvs. Ccllan, Llanfairclydogau, Llangvbi. Silian, Llunybyther. Llanwenog, Llanllwni, Pencarreg, Lan- wnen; St. John's. St. David's, St. Ffraid, and the Parish Church, Llandvssul. The Llandyssul con- tingent numbered about 300. and were conveyed in a special train. At the close of the two services, Mr. Ivor Caradoc Jones gave a splendid rendering of Handel's Hallelujah Chorus." Tea had been provided for all in a, field adjoining the church, and the good things provided were thoroughly enjoyed by adults and children. After tea, all present went to Bryn-road to take part in the Church Defence procession, an account of which appears in another column.

LLANDYSSUL DEATH.—The death has occurred of Mrs. Jones. Penlan, Llandvssul. Deceased, who was about 73 years of age, ivas highly esteemed in the district, and was a most hospitable lady. She leaves three children to monct her lo.*s—Mr. Parry Jones, Pen- lan: Miss Jones. Penlan. and Mrs. Cope. London. The funeral took place on Thursday last. ANGLIN(;. -Excel It -nt sport has been obtained lately both as regards trout and salmon. Mt-. J. Lewis, Teifi Cottage, on the 9th, landed a fine sal- mon weighing lllbs. from the Brynteifi waters, and one the same day Mr. H. P. Flower, of Lhlll fair, on own waters grassed a beauty of a 13 4 prtunder. YEOMANRY.—The Llandyssul contingent returned from Llandilo camp last Thursday in charge of Troop-Sergt. Jim- Jones. All the men seemed the mort fit after their beneficial change of air and training. Sergt. Jim was this year decorated with the Territorial long service with "efficiency" medals,-he being one of the six who first signed on at the formation of the "D" Cardiganshire Squadron. This year, as in previous years, he was also awarded medals. It may be mentioned that the "D" Squadron was declared by the Brigadier to be the smartest of the whole brigade both in men and mounts. FUNERAL.—On Tuesday last the funeral took place of Mr. Tnomas Thomas, farmer, Waunlwyd, Llandvssul. Deceased, who was in his 84th year, had farmed at Waunlwyd for 64 years, and was highly respected by everyone. At the house the Rev. E. Jenkins. Pencader (Ch.). officiated, and at the graveside of the Penybont Baptist Chapel, where the interment took place, the Rev. T. Thomas, Ynys Tawe, Swansea r alley. The Rev. Dl. John, Gwyddgrug, Pencader. delivered an im- pressive sermon in the chapel, and roierred in eulogistic terms to deceased. UNITARIAN FESTIVAL.—On Monday^ last, there was a large gathering at the Llwynrhydowen Uni- tarian Chapel, the occasion beini the annual musi- cal festival. The conductor, who left nothing to be desired, was Mr. Thos. Davies, Cwrtnewydd. Chairman—Morning, Mr. D. Martin Jones, Gwion Castle; afternoon, Mr. L. N. Williams. Aberdare. On the proposition of the Rev. E. O. Jenkins. seconded by the secretary, Mr. T. G. Thomas, Crugyreryr Factory, a vote of condolence was passed with the widow of the late Mr. Evan Evans, Ciliau Aeron. In the evening, at 6 p.m.. the ser- vice was opened by the Rev .L. Williams, Ràydy- gwin. The Rev. D. G. Rees, Gellionen. preached. The singing was efficiently conducted by Mr. T. Davies., Tanyfron Villa, St. David's, Llandyssul. The accompanists were Mrs. James, Pantdefaid; Miss Jones. Llwynrhydowen; Mrs. Jenkins, Capel- y-G^oes, and Miss Thomas, Brondefi. BAZAAR.—A very successful bazaar was he'd at Gilfachwen Mansion on June 11th. In the unavoid- able absense of Lady Pryce. Gogerddan, the bazaar was opened by Mrs. Charles Lloyd, Waunifor. Secretary, the Rev. E. D. Henry, vicar of Llan- dyssul; treasurer, Mr. Evans, Lloyds Bank. The stall-holders were:—Dairy Stall: Mrs. W. Lewis, County School; Mrs. T. Jones, Glanteifi; Mrs. Davies. Elphin; Mrs. Dr. E. R. Evans. Hoop-la Misses Jones, 2. Marble-terrace; M. Jones, Teifi View. Toy Stall: Maior Cass, D.S.O., J.P., Mr. and Mrs. Coe, Blaendyffryn. Fanoy Stall: Miss r Nancy Thomas. Shop-y-Jones; Miss H. Langley, National School. General Stall: Mrs. E. D. Henry, Vicarage; Mrs. D. Davies, Porfh Hotel; Miss Parry and Miss L. Parry, Compton House. Re- freshment Stall: Misses Evans, Brvnawe!; Miss MoPherson, B.A., County School; Miss M. Wil- liams, The Tonn. G.'F.S. Stall: Mrs. Davi Albion House; Mrs. D.C.C. Williams, The Tonn; Mrs. T. Evans, Fair View. Jumble Stall: Mrs. Killpatrick and Miss KiFpatrick, Gilfachwen; Miss D. Llovd, Gilfachwen; Miss R. Jones; Mr. John Williams. Clifton View; Mrs. Jones. Cambrian House; Miss Parry, milliner. Tea and Coffee Stall: Mr. T. F. S." Morgan, C.M.; Misses Martha Jones, L. Thomas, F. Davies. Quoits Ring Board: Professor Daniel Howells, F.H.S. The takings totalled £60. and fine weather favoured the event, Useful services were rendered the bazaar by Mr. Charles Lloyd. J.P., Waunifor; Mr. D. J. Lloyd, J.P., Gilfachwen, and others. A vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd was proposed by the Rev. E. D. Henry, seconded by. Deputy-Chief-Constable D. Williams, and carried.

NEWGASTLE-EMLYN SHEEP AND FARMER GET DIPPED. — Mr. John Hughes, Pengwern, Cenarth. a well-known farmer, and highly respected member of the Newcastle- Emlyn Board of Guardians, as is the custom before sheep-shearing, proceeded to wash them, availing himself of the River Teify for the purpose. All went well until a few of them swam across. Mr. Hughes had noticed two men going across in a. coracle and naturally thought it was simple work managing a coracle. He jumped In, but, alas! he found that experience is more valuable than courage. The flimsy vessel turned over, and Hughes founnd himself where the sheep had been. Not being possessed of amphibilal qualifications he was soon in danger, and Mr. Hy. Jones, a fisher- man, went to the rescue in another coracle. Some- how or other Jones, although an old hand, also got under ,and had to make tracks for land. Mr. John Morgan Rees, another fisherman, who can swim like a duck, jumped in in his everythings and brought Mr. Hughes to safety. RECHABITES.—On Tuesday evening, the mem- bers of the Newcastle-Emlyn Juvenile Tent were treated to an excellent suppr laid by Mrs. Thomas Cawdor Hotel. The room was gaily decorated, and the tables were covered with good things. After the tables were cleared. Bro. D. J. Davies, D.S.J.T., Gwauncaegurwen. the guest of tl e ?ve?iinir, de- livered an excellent address on the upbringing of children, and the way 10 ,td 't '"in life. Mr. J. Phillips, Arwel, presided. s'c "s were sung by Miss Gronow, Cawdor Hor-1, mid Mi;s Davies and friends. The happy evening was brought to a close by the Misses Thomas, Laurol lie Adpar, sing- ing "God be with you till we ni-et at'ai'i SUCCESS.—It is pleasing to record the success of Miss May Llewellyn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Llewellyn. White Hart, Newcastle-Emlyn. Miss Llewellyn was admitted for training at the General Hospital, Swansea, and has just been informed that she has secured First Class in Nursing and Invalid Cookery. This is highly creditable, inasmuch as her period of probation does not expire until this autumn. & ALLEGED EMBEZZLEMENT.—Thomas Evans. alias Arthur Chadwick. a native of Mold. was brought up in custody before a special bench of the Newcastle- Emlyn magistrates charged with embezzling the sum of E20. the property of Mr. Dulley, draper, of Nottingham.-P.C. Thomas,. Newcastle-Emlyn, who prosefcuted on behalf of the polce. deposed that he arrested the defendant at the Pwllheli police station on the 31st ult.. where- he had surrendered himself to the Carnarvonshire police on the previous night- Witness read the warrant over to prisoner, who after he was cautioned in the usual manner replied, I only took 215, and spent them in drinks and railway fares." He further stated he had been to Aberystwyth, Carnarvon. Bangor. Menai Bridge, and Portmadoc, and by the timo he got to Pwllheli he was stranded and gave himself up to the police there. He was very sorry for what he had done. Witness conveyed him to Newcastle-Emlyn, when he was brought before Mr. D. E. Davies and remanded until Tuesday moiling when he was again brought before Dr. Powell and Mr. D. E. Davies. Prisoner was committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions. URBAN COUNCIL.—A special meeting 'of the above Council was held on Tuesday evening. Present: Messrs. D. E. Davies (chairman), Thomas Evans, S. R. Davies, Hy. Davies. S. G. Elius, John Phillips. W. H. Davies, Hy. Evans, J. Clayton Jones and J. E. M. George (clerk).-Toll Collector: The meeting had been specially called to consider applicant j:r< received for the post of toll collector in place of the late Mr. Ben. Davies. The following were re- ■ celved:Mi-. D. E. Morgans, Wendon. renting tolls for £87 10s. per annum, or collecting the same on behalf of the Council for 15s. per week; Mr. James Morris. Adpar Hill, collecting tolls for 14s. per week; Mr. D. B. Davies, .Frongcri, Cwniooy, collecting at 20s. weekly: Mr. John Jones. Llwynhelig, Aber- arad, collecting at 18s. weekly: Mr. D. Stephen James, Llandyft-io.g, renting tolls at JB70 per annum. or collecting same for £ 45 per annum. A discussion ensued as to whether appointment be made that evening, or the matter adjourned for a week for further consideration. It was ultimately decided that the appointment be made that evening, and Mr. James Morris was unanimously selected at 14s. weekly, the hours to be from 7 a.m. till 6 p.m., and earlier or later than that should he be required for any special purpose in connection w:th the weighihg machine. EXIT THROUGH WINDOW.—Anna Davies, Eden Arms, Cilrhedyn, was summoned by P.S. Wm. Harries for obstructing him in the execution of his duty.—Mr. Wallis Jones, solicitor, Carmarthen, appeared for the police, and Mr. W. J. Williams, Cardigan, for the defendant.—P.S. Harries stated that he called at the Eden Arms about 4.40 p.m. on Sunday, May 4th. He entered the house, and soon after the defendant got up from where she was sitting and locked both the front and back doors1, remarking that "ne had come into the house, but would not go out." The officer went to tho window and appeared as if calling for P.C. Thomas. He ultimately got out through the window. De- fendant admitted to P.C. Thomas when the sum- mons was served that she locked the door and that the Sergeant got out through the window.— Defendant stated that she complained to the Ser- geant that he had no right to come into the house without knocking, and that it was he who locked the doors.—Defendant was fined JE1 and costs. PROPERTY SALE.—On Friday last at the Emlyn Arms Hotel, Newcastle Emlyn, Messrs J. D. Jones, Son, and George offered for sale the following free- hold dwelling-houses, .building plots, and shop, sit- uate at Newcastle Emlyn :-The "Pendre Shop," "Ashford House." No. 1. Glaspant Terrace, with- drawn. Nos. 2, 3, and 4, Glaspant Terrace, Build- ing plots (freehold) at Aberarad, were withdrawn. The solicitors for the vendors were Messrs. \V. E. George and Sons, Newcastle Emlyn. c 1

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J LLANPUMPSAINT. F LOCAL WEDDING.— From the small hours of the J morning the quiet and quaint village of Llanpuinp- saint was all astir on Saturday last, on the occasion of the wedding of Miss A. C. Jones, A.L.C.M., Gwynfryn, organist of the Parish Church, to Mr. T. Maddox, master of Abergwili National School, People were aroused from their morning slumbers by the booming of guns. The village was every- where decorated with garlands and flags, whilst numerous triumphal arches with felicitous mottoes spanned the road between the bride's home and the church. The path leading from the house to the road was decorated and carpeted with ferns and flowers. Busy lady companions had also most tastefully dressed the sacred edifice, both inside and outside. The bride looked charmingly in a dress of grey silk eoline, with a grey hat and ostrich mount to match. She carried a lovely bouquet of white carnations and roses, and wore a massive gold bangle (gifts of bridegroom). The giving-away ceremony was carried out by her uncle, Dr. Powell, Newcastle-Emlyn. The brides- maid was Miss Caroline Twigg (niece of the bride), dressed in white, with a pink sash, and carrying c a bouquet of pink and white carnations. Enciroling her neck was a gold necklet (bridegroom's present). Mr. Davy Maddox (brother of the bridegroom) was best man. The ceremony was performed by Canon Lloyd, vicar, assisted by the Rev. T. Maddox Jonee, vicar of Tregaron (the bridegroom's cousin), and the Rev. D. J. Evans, curate of Abergwili. Miss Howeils, Pantionar, presided at the ongan, and the Rev. Maddox Jones played the "Wedding imareb." The ceremony over, the wedding party, which included the Clergy; Miss Evans, Tregaron; Miss M. A. Maddox; Mrs. Twigg; Mr. T. Evans, Tumble; Mrs. Jones, Gwynfryn (bride's mother); Dr. Poweli (uncle); Mrs. Morris, School House; Miss Lewis, Glanyrynis; Miss Thomas, Railway Inn, and others, motored to the bride's home, where the wedding breakfast was partaken of. The health of the happy pair was proposed by Canon Lloyd, supported by Dr. Powell, and Mr. Maddox suitably responded. Canon Lloyd, in his speech, dwelt on the faithfulness of Mrs. Maddox as organist at his church for over 14 years, and her ability as a player and teacher of music. He was exceedingly sorry to lose her from his parish, and spoke of the great loss the district generally would sustain through her departure, but of one thing he was certain—what was Llanpumpsaint's loss would be a great il)ain to Abergwili. and he hoped sho would be very happy in her new home. The happy couple left by the afternoon train for Aber- ystwyth, where the honeymoon is to be spent. Con- sidering that the interesting event was practically unknown except to a small circle of friends, the list of presents was very long and valuable, and steps are already being taken to recognize the high esteem in which Mrs. Maddox was held in the dis- trict by means of a general testimonial. The suc- cess with her numerous pianoforte pupils is well- known. but there are other circles where she has laboured with equal success, such as assisting eis- teddfod competitors, and particularly in getting up children's concerts. Canon Lloyd truly voiced the opinion of the wiiole ountryside when he said that Mrs. -Maddox's departure would be a great loss.

PENCADER FlTNERAL OF THE REV. D. GLYN JONES.—A well- known and highly respected person has passed away in the person of the Relv. D. Glyn Jones. The rev. gentleman was received into Bala Theological College in 1878, where he studied under the cele- brated Michael D. Jones. In 1882 he emigrated to America, where in 1884 ho was ordained minister at West Bangor, Pensvlvania. In 1885 he returned to this country, and after taking charge of several churches returned to Llainvgroes, Twngwyn, which is within a few miles of his native place. He re- mained here for a year or so, he removed to Pen- cader where he lived up to the time of his death. The highest respect was paid to his memory on the 4th inst., when large numbers from far and near gathered to pay their last respects. The body was conveyed to the Glynarthen burial ground, the Revs. T. Lloyd Jones, B.A., B.D., Pencader, and J. Davies, Glynarthen, officiating. Deceased was the son of Mr. Thomas Jones who was a respected deacon at Glynarthen, his wife who died at Caer- philly some years ago was a daughter of Cefnceirw farm. Deceased leaves two children—son avid dairghter. OBITUARY.—It is with deep regret that we record the sudden death of Mr. John Harries. Rhiwlwyd. Pencader. which took place at his home on the 2nd inst. with painful suddenness. Mr. Harries, who was in sound health, was seized with convulsions while at his breakfast, and early in the day, after medi- cal assistance had been obtained, he expired. Mr. Harries had been for many years a prominent- per- son in the neighbourhood and held many important offices, among which the clerkship of the local Educa- tion Committee and the agency of the London uty and Midland Bank. No other testimony of his great popularity is required than the fact that nearly a hundred carriages and numerous pedestrians were present at his funeral, which took placel at Llan- llwni Parish Church, on the following Thursday. Beautiful wreaths were also sent by the following:— The pupils and staff of the Penoader Grammar School; .r. and Mrs. Jones, Pantglas; Master Lewy Davies, the Post Offioe; Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan; Mrs. and Miss Williams, Cardigan; Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, Liverpool; Misses Annie and Sallie Davies; Mr. Owen. North Wales; Mr. Lewis, North Wales; Mr. and Mrs. Tim M. Jones, Swansea: Mr. Jones, manager of the London City and Mid- land Bank, and many others. The chief mourners are: Mrs. Griffiths, Brown Hill; Mrs. Lewis, Sunny Hill; Mrs. J. D. Evans, the Grammar School; Miss Harries, Rhiwlwyd; and Mr. -van Harries, Rhiw- lwyd (sisters and brothers of the deceased) to whom we extend our sincere sympathy.

MYDRIM SHEEP SHEADING MATCH.—The sheep-shearing and hair-cutting competitions, held at Mydrim on Saturday last, turned out most successful. The attendance was very large, and the various com- petitions were keenly contested. Mr. Phil Lewin, Pantgias. supplied about 100 ewes for the sheep- shearing, and we are informed that the judges ob- served that they were the finest sheep they had seen under the shears. The following is a list of the officials as well as of prize-winners, viz.Pre- sident, Mr. E. Howell, Penbigwn. Judges—Sheep- shearing, Messrs. J. F. Thomas. Derllys Court, and F. G. Phillips, Bronvgar; hair-cutting, the above, together with Mr. Tom Bowen, 18, Station-road, St. Clears; field steward, Mr. P. Lewis, Pantglas; class stewards, Messrs. B. Williams, Cwm; S. Howells, Garlleganfon: J. Lewis, Fountain-place, and T. Evans, BryniwI; gate-keeper, Mr. J. Her- bert, 5, Fountain-place; chairman of committee, Mr. D. Thomas, Lan; treasurer, Mr. M. J. Evans, D. C.. Cambrian House; secretary, Mr. J. James, Bryndewy; time-keeper, Mr. J. Williams, Treas- kcll. Awards:—Hair-cutting Competition (nine competitors): 1 (given by Mr. Cottrill, dental sur- geon), Mr. T. S. Davies, Plas, Llanegwad; 2, Mr. D. O. Rees, The Stores, Mydrim: 3, Mr. D. Wil- liams, Brynawel. Mydrim. "Block" Test (90 entries): Prize divided between Messrs. M. J. Evans. D.C., Cambrian House, Mvdrim, and B. Phillips, Llysonen Gardens. Sheep-shearing— Champion C.ass (six competitors): 1, Mr. T. Davies, Plas: Llanegwad; 2, Mr. Tom Bowen, 18, Station- road, St. Clears; 3, Mr. W. W. Thomas, Llandawke, Laug'narne. First Class (seven competitors): 1, Mr. T. Davies, Gelliglyd, Nant.garedig; 2, Mr. D. Jones. New Inn, Mydrim; 3, Mr. J. E. Bedford, Newton, Laugharne. Second Class (nine competi- tors) 1. Mr. J. M. Williams, Parkyrabbot, St. Clears; 2, Mr. James Morris, Goitrefawr, Llan- winio; 3, Mr. James Rees, Corngafr, Mydrim. Third Class>. for boys under 21 (five competitors): 1, Mr. D. P. Rees, Waunfach, Llan-boidv; 2. Mr. J. O. Thomas. Castletoch, Laugharne; 3, Mr. H. Rees, Corngafr, Mydrim. Special Prizes (open to prize-takers):—For the neatest packed wool (given by Mr. Bowen, ironmonger, Carmarthen): Mr. J IPS. Rees, Corngafr. Mydrim. For the least num- ber of cuts (given by Messrs. Rees and Son, clothiers, Whitland): Mr. T. Davies-, Gelliglyd, Nantgaredig. For the first to finish (given by Mr. Rogers, chemist. St. Clears): Mr. T. Davies., GeJJi- glyd. Nanfcsraredig. "Block Test" Collectors: Miss Jones, Garlleganfach; Miss Phillips, Travelyrych; Miss Reel", Corngafr; Miss L. Evans, Llangarth- ginning.

LAUGHARNE. CHURCH CHORAL FESTIVAL.—On Tuesday, the 10th inst., the Church Choral Union of the Archdeaconry of -Carmarthen held a festival service at St. Mar- tin's. We were not there to criticise, and a splen- did service was splendidly conducted by the ener- getic Mr. W. Baxter Brookes, F.R.C.O. The organist of St. Peter's, Carmarthen, Mr. Malkin, presided at the music board, and one need scarcely say that it was all tnat could be desired. The choirs taking part came from Loughor, Christ Church (Carmarthen), St. Clears, and Laugharne.

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THE SOVEREIGN CURE. II here I will heal me of my grievous wound." TEKXYSOX. IV. "Care It is a fine clear treble, and it flies past you with an under-noto that sounds Lkc silk polishing ice as you skip sharply aside calf deep into the sloping wa l of snow that defines the track. "Gare This time repeated with the varied in- tonations of contralto, soprano, and baritone,7 as a big "bob." carrying a man at the wheel and several girls behind, swings clean, business-like and smartly around the banked corner of a hair-pin bend. And then aga;n "Gare 1" Gare!' over and over again, now suddenly behind you, now far away down from among the whitened and motion:ess pine trees, and again further down still where the little Swiss steeple, exactly like the toy models marks the centre of the little village of Les Avants, but al- ways crisp and always musical, sometimes so far v away as to seem like the cry of someone under the sea of clouds which cuts you off from Lake Leman below, but always vibrant with the joy of iking and the melody of real happiness. And then comes your own turn. You have reached the top of the Col de Sonloup, saving climbed all the way up on foot, if you are physic- ally fit enough to enjoy it, or having made use of the funicular railway which adds nearly another 1,000 feet to the 4..000 feet a:titude of Les Avants. The railway comes straight up, but the roadway swings up in a series of tremendous loops. it it is your first visit you will probably take for granted such evidence as your eyesight offers and pray heaven that you are not being deceived. Such beauty and majesty is incredible; your sense of the beautiful is stunned; you could enjoy it well and it well in pictures and print, but to see the all wonderful Alps at your feet is to see too much; you must grow a new faculty of seeing, but that is not difficult. It is when you have left them behind and may never set eyes on them again that the magic of true insight seems to come. That vast sea of sumptuous white rolling against the Savoy Alps far away? Clouds; you are very far above the normal cloud line and Montreux below is taking mid-day shelter from the heat of the December sun! Tho December sun? Yes; it is December 7th to-day and yet you can stand there witu nothing more on than you wou.d wear in England on a nice September morning, white jersey takmg, the p'ace of coat, gloves and cap too hot for comfort but necessary for the work that is before you! And yet the man asoending the hotel gteps just over there is kicking snow-clods from his •boots!' (They seem to build hotels here wherever there is room to stand upright). That little toy village far away below, with its red and yeliow architecture bursting through -he snow? The real Alpine village; exactly as you have seen it in pictures, only the genuine article this tnne. How pretty it is you will not be able to grasp for some time. And over to the right, where the snow track takes you by another route throiign Chamby home, and where you see that immensity of white mountain and white vaLey swinging along in magnificent curves? The Jura mountains did you say? Ah, well, perhaps so. This intimacy with the Alps leaves you dumb. « Better get down to the Tillage and see what the little English tea house there can offer you for luncn. Your luge you have brought with you. It has steel runners and you may lie on it with legs ,sticking out behind and used as rudders, or sit down with legs stretched out before and answering the same purpose. A gentle impetus' with the feet anu you begin to slide silkily down the snowy slope. You have chosen the sitting posture, be cause as yet you are not become a "nut," and the man who flies face downwards on an ordinary luge is quite the "nut." So you smilingly muse as one of them overtakes and passes you with his "Gare!" Your own pace is good enough for any reasonable man and you slide quietly round the first sharp bend, your left gloved hand outstretched as an auxiliary rudder, and then facing you is a sudden steep dip Instantly your pace is doubled, and from being a very placid, easy-going tobaggoner you feel yourself shouting inwardly for loud adventure. It must be the air, as well as the motion! You arc shooting in a mad straight line for the next bend. Heavens! You will never round it! No matter, even if you go hurtling down on the church spire below, as it would seem that you surely must if you miss the track; nothing matters! The air is wine and the sun faces you with a concentrated not stare; music bubb'es up within you and at last expresses itself in that one long musical cry just before you reach the corner. At such a height the warning is hardly necessary, and even .if you do run into anyone—who cares? If you shot over the bank into space and finished the remainder of your 1,000 feet through the air you would crackle with laughter. You cry out because your brain is full of splendid music and because you thank God that you have lived to see this moment. Gare W hat a tplendid note! When you shoot up the bank at the corner the white mountains seem to be heeling over., and. Ho! Ho! you nave missed the track after all and you arc going to land somewhere on the roofs of the village below. The gorgeous white world starts spinning about you —— No, that couldn't, happen. You have learnt the t1 of cornering-it is quite easy, though it not seem so; and if you did scale the bank and go over you would merely fall into soft snow on the other side. It took you the tenth of a second to do the corner and you are now taking the next slope, a long one and a steep, but not half steep enough for you who have suddenly lost the pose of mild, respectable snow-glider and are thirsting for the devil's own Gare! There it goes again and again, beoa-ne you cannot help it, for sheer joy. There never was a more sincere Te Deum. Half a gale of wind seems blowing against you. yet the pine trees do not shed a grain of their beautiful white burden; the sun borrows a new brilliancy from the great white Axminster which covers the world. Three more long glorious slopes, two very awkward corners and your eight minutes' journey will be over. The steel runners of your luye have their own song and you must needs break out with yours It you can imagine a crash without sound you can recall vividly what happened at the next corner. Mentally it was a crash as you somer- saulted and came down head first into an eight- foot bank of soft snow, but there was really no sound. You didn't want to be literally drowned in a solid substance, so it is true that you made a desperate scramble for three or four seconds and after re-appearing on the earth what could you do but sit down and roar your ribs out! Your lug e has slipped down the slope and is lying against the bank. The snow comes away from you clean and dry witn almost a single shake and off you go again. This is the steepest slope of all so far and the longest until you reach the last which sends you with one last desperate fling into the cenre of the little village and you come to an easy and graceful anchorage close to the little tov church. A group of visitors are looking on smilingly. (Continued on Page 8). ->U'O.

G.W.R. MAGAZINE.—THO June issue of the G.W.R. Magazine forms an interesting souvenir of the 75th anniversary of the public opening of the G.W.R. Wnich occurred on the 4th instant. It contains specially prepared articles dealing with the history, expansion, improvement and commercial develop- ment of the system. DR. B.\RNARDO'B HOMES.—To-day (Friday), Dr. Barnardo's musical boys, with Mr. A. J. Mayers (deputation secretary), will visit T arrnarthen, and glYe two performances at the Assembly Rooms, VIZ., at 4.30 for youti.,r people, and at 8 p.m., when the Mayor (Mr. J. B. Arthur) will preside. In addition to an attractive programme by the Boys, Mr. Mayer will lecture on the splendid rescue work among destitute children accomplished by the Home," which. will be illustrated with life photos. IXQTJEST.— An inquest was held at Swansea respect- ing the death of Joseph Davies, of 46. Mill-street., formerly of the Albion Inn, at the same street, who died last Saturday it Deceased met with an accident last September and had not worked ever since. He was found .by Dr. Harries to be suffering florli ititei-nal strain, and was removed from Car- mart.hrn Hospital to Swansea Hospital on May 31st. DECEASED had to wait six months before a bed COUL< cc found him at Swansea Hospital.—Dr. Bell, of SWANSEA Hospital, said deceased was operated on for Rupture, and that the delay was not prejudicial to his •'ecovery.—The jury found a verdict according to the Jlll,<1ical testimony. DEATH. It is with regret we have this week to chronicle the death of Superintendent Solomon laorlase. of the C'lewer Division of the BERKSHIRE Constabulary. The decea-sed, who died recently, Was the father of Mrs. Batten, wife of Inspector fatten, of the R.S.P.C-A., Parcmam-street, Car- marthen. Tho deceased, who retired in his 67th J-ear, had a most successful career as a policeman. THE funeral took place at St. Andrew's Church, Clf-wer, There were a large number of wreaths. Much sympathy is felt with Mrs. Batten in her *AD bereavement. WELSH FIELD COMPANY—ROYAL F-NGINEVXHS.— Urders for the week ending June isist, 1913: Oflicei un duty, Capt. J. Francis; N.C.O. on duty, C.S.M. 1\ R. Davis; orderly corporal, Lance-Corpl D. Rees; orderly trumpeter, Trumpeter A. Duckfield. Mon- (W: Infantry training, 7.30 p.m.; dress—khaki; belt and frog. Tuesday: Recruits' drill; dress-khal.i, bvlt and frog, 7.30 p.m. Wednesday: Dismounted engineering mounted riding drill, 7.30 p.m. Friday. Recruits' drill, 7.30 p.m. Saturday: Mounted sec- tion. Parade at 2 p.m. and proceed by road to erryside, return Sunday, 22nd inst. notice: Members "re hereby reminded that unless the number of drills Squired for efficiency are performed prior to annual training in camp, pay and allowances cannot be drawn for such training in caiiil,. -(Signed) John *'nmcis, Capt., Welsh Field Co., R.E. KINK PICTUREDROMI-—Some thrilling dramas will Ix, EXHIBITED at the 'Drome the latter part of this ^EEK, and the performances should on no account be Issed. The following is the programme" The tar of Bethlehem," an impressive portrayal, by 'thanhouser (in two parts); When Lee Surrenders, 51 Powerful story of love and war (in two parts); ''WHEN Soul Meets Sout" an absorbing legend; Scenes in Taranki," a pretty travel picture; ",M,irth 4T»<l Mvstcry." Three Girls and a Man," Bobby s HOLIDAYS" three laughter makers. For the first Dart of next week beginning, June 16th, the pictures l,r(, A Prisoner of War," an episode of the Turco- ^ulgarian operations (in two parts); Loyal IN- SERTER," an interesting war story; Life M the Mountains of the North," a highly interesting story; A Father's Lesson." The Voice of Conscience, TWO absorbing stories; "Too Many Caseys, ."Sammy Goes Yachting," and" Interrupted Wed- lTtg Bells," three humorous pictures. For further PARTICULARS see advertisement. T'XEJTAL.—The mortal remains of the late Mrs. MAVIES, Cloth Hall, were laid to rest on Thursday last week at the Tabernacle Chapel burial ground. ,*HO officiating ministers were the Revs. L. L. ^HORUAS (pastor of Tabernacle Chapel.), A. IF. Mills, ^WILYM Davies, M A., and W. Rees, Harmony, 1:1hguard. The chief mourners were Messrs. J. Davies. merchant, King-street; W. J. Davies. T .gent House; J. Davies. Cloth Hall, and Dr. E- H. Daviesi, Tredegar (sons): Miss May Dalies ('laughter); Mr. John Davies, Llanelly, and Mr. 1. Evans, Parcmain. Carmarthen (nephews), and 1r. Z. D. Jones, Columbo Stores. Carmarthen. THERE was a request that no wreaths were to be lerit,. but the following kindly sent:—Mrs. Haydn Williams, Carmarthen; Mrs. Jones, Carmarthen ftouse; Messrs. Lewis and Evans, Spilman-street, Carmarthen; artificial wreath by the employees of Cloth Hall, and an artificial wreath by the maids (Edith and Mary). The family wish to take this opportunity of thanking all those who sympathised with them in their sad bereavement. HIFLE CIA<B.—A meeting of the representatives of the Welsh Field Co., R.E., 4th Welsh Regiment, and National Reserve, was held on Monday evening for the purpose of formin.g a rifle club. At the primary object of the club is t.o encourage voluntary rifle P'actice among all ranks of uie local units of the Territorial Force and National Reserve, it was 'h'vided to only charge active members a registration of 3d., the unit commanders supplementing this ^'tli Is. per member from their prize fund, and vlie rational Reserve paying in a similar amount. This, -is hoped, will cover marking and ammunition at the bi-monthly meetings, but the club will be de- indent for special prizes and the expenses in con Action with the final meeting which will take the P'ace of the successful joint meeting held last ai|tumn on the generosity of the public. It is deposed to hold two meetings a month during the Irnrner and autumn on alternative Thursday and fltllrdays. Ammunition will be free, but Is. "France will be charged and distributed in prizes Recording to the number of competit-ors.. In order o give every one a fair chance, the better shots will handicapped at the start, and prizewinners at meeting will also be handicapped. civilian ^'embers, who will be eligible to compete in compe- "tions. will be admitted as honorary members on ^yment of a guinea subscription. Major Dowdeswe11 nftered to present a £ 5 price for the best aggregate s'oros, and it was reported that already a number Subscriptions had been promised. The first shoot IV'' be held on Thursday* the 12th June, at 2.30 p.m. hp following officials were appointed: President: ;f,»t.-General Sir James Hills-Johnes, V.C., G.C.B., <>U'Ucothi; vice-presidents, Sir James Drummond. C.B., Edwinsford the Mayor of Carmarthen, I .ajor Spence Jones, the Lord Bishop of St. David's. »'lp"tenant-Col. Dudlev Drummond. Col. Gwynne- iIu»hes, Col. Lloyd." Mr. H. C. Bond, Principal I"'Tv, Sir Owen Philippa, Mr. J. Hinds, Capt. \nin<rs, Col. Aslett. Capt. Davies. Mr. P. J. heldon, Mr. C. E. Davies. Mr. W. H. Dempster. .Stafford Howard, Mrs. Dudley Hill; executive RF)Rnmittee. the officer commanding and three merr .RS of each unit: hon. secretary and treasurer. Mr .0. Pugh. D.S.O., secretary Carmarthen Terri- R,al Association.