The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

UAHDIL0 URBAII DISTRICT COUNCIL I'ho monthly meeting of this body was held on 'rllesday evening at the Public Hall, when there wen' present: Councillors Claud R. Davies (chair- man). I). Morgan (vice-chairman), Rev. E. L. Jones, frr. jonej5) D. Pritchard Davies, J. T. Edwards, H. Hughes, C. Hurley, Hy. W. Jones, R. T. J. Stephens; the deputy clerk, Mr. D Jones ^Wris.; the medical officer of health, Dr Phillips; the surveyor, Mr. Walters; and the collector, Mr. b. Ambrose. THE CRUG FOOTPATH. Ttm Chairman, Vice-chairman, and Mr. J. T. Ed- Warrb were appointed a comm-ttee to confer with he members of the Parish Council re the Crug ootpath. It was stated, in answer to Mr. D. P. Davies, *ith reference to the construction of a joint foot-1 bridge ovcr the Rhibog, the Parish Council had fun power as to the boundary between the two areas. Heplying to Mr. D. Pritchard Davies, the Deputy Clerl, said nothing further had been hoard in refer- ee to the slaughter-house. 1 was decided to call the attention of Messrs. Buckley to the stato of the Victoria Stables. The Deputy Clerk stated that they had written say that they had given instructions to their builder in the matter. THE ELECTRIC LIGHT. Mr. Ambrose, the collector, reported that 141 Meters were in use for electric light.ng, against 28 corresponding quarter last year. 3,651 units Were consumed during the quarter for lighting pur- Poses, yielding a revenue of JE91 5: 6d., as com- pared with 3.213 units and JB80 6s. 6d. for the Corresponding period last year. 365 units were Consumed during the quarter for power and accu- mulator purposes yielding a revenue of L5 9s. li(I., as against 242 units and JB4 3s. lgd. for the corres- ponding period last year. It was reported that Mr. D. J. M. Morris, of Rhosmaen-street. had not oaid up his arrears WATER RATE ARREARS. It was resolved that unless the arrears of B5 in respect of 2 years for water at My\Ie Hill be paid up within seven days that the supply lie cut cff. Councillor J. Stephens asked if the Collector could not have taken proceeding?. The Collector, in reply, said he could not do so without a special resolution from the Council. He had had the same trouble previously in the case of Mr. D. J. M. Morris. Mr. J. T. Edwards asked how many outsiders ffot water. The. Chairman—We can discuss that later on. Mr. Hurley urged that they should have a resolu- tion on the minutos to the effect that unless both "'Hter and electric light rates were paid within a reasonable time both should be cut off. Dr. Jones thought each case should be dealt with On its merits. LLANDILO'S APPEAL FOR A YEOMANRY CAMP AGAIN. TOO SOON TO SEND DEPUTATION. Col. Travers wrote stating that it was no use for the present sending a deputation to him as to a brigade camp at LIandUo, as the form of camp had not as yet been settled. THE SURVEYORSHIP. With reference to the newly appointed surveyor, It was decided that he should furnish a bond for £ 500. i DISTRICT COUNCILS' ASSOCIATION. A communication having been received from the Vi.D.C. Association with reference to the holding of their next meeting at Llandilo. Councillor D. Morgan proposed that the matter be referred to a committee. He thought it was a subject which was well worth looking into. THE WATER SUPPLY. Dr. Phillips, in the course of his observations re water supply, said he had previously protested against supplying water outside the town. It could be done in winter. He made no suggestion. The natter was one- whiefr the Council should discuss, lie had been compelled on one occasion to have the water turned on for a whole night to the upper Part of the town so as to fill the cisterns and store the water for the day. They must take up the Question of a better supply courageously. Sir. D. P. Davie had no recollection of the mat- ter referred to. With reference to the Cheo.se Faa. tory he thought the workhouse supply was a much greater drain, for when they coulu. not get it from the old reservoir they had it from the Llandyfan source. Mr. D. Morgan proposed they engage an expert to advise them on the subject. Dr. Jones said he had advocated it years ago. The Surveyor said he had found a lot. of wa's He saw the Cheese Factory only had the water by hight. The Chairman asked if they should not consider the advisability "of putting down old pipes instead of new. ,« Mr. D. Morgan—Is the chairman an expert? Mr! D. Pritchard Davies said that was not the cause The fall was too little in parts at Llandilo. The sea level was 281 feet at its highest point, lower than Llandyfan. He would have a tank plaoed at a certain point which would ease matters. At iFfairfach the elevation was only 90 feet. Mr. J. T. Edwards said it was a philosoph.cai Question. The Chairman said they had a philosophical opin- ion before. He gave his idea of the remedv. Mr. J. Stephens concurred. He thought in the Past it had been with them a question of fees. They should have a real expert. He fully supported it, bu should like to have particulars of all the taps outside the area, so that if there were any they eould cut off they m: ght do .so. He mo^ed accord- ingly. Mr. J. T. Edwards seconded. Rev. E. L. Jones bore out Dr. Phillips as to the scarcity. It had been in the past a question of I°e. If there were pressure at the source there would not be vaouums. In the result it was agreed to have "xpert. 3d. On the motion of Mr. Hurley, aroondd by Mr. D. Morgan, a committee was appointed to make enquiries as to terms and to report to « special Meeting. The Chairman, during the discussion, explained tftat when they granted water for the Cheese F,w ory, he was under the impression that they were only to have a limited supply, ami tint they were to draw: the water at nisht into tanks sufficient, for their use during the day. J'hev had no t'inks on the itemises capable of holding more than a thousand gallons, whereat* h" understood they were to provide t'inks with a capacity to hold 3,000 gallons a day, and 3,000 gallons was a small quantity, and the agreement should be adhered to. They should only draw water during the night and store it. APPOINTMENT OF TREASURER. The Chairman moved that the treasurer be Mr. D. Evans, Lloyds Bank. They had decided it at a preliminary meeting. Mr. Hy. W. Jones seconded, and the motion was agreed to. SPEED LIMIT. Dr. Jones moved that steps be taken to enforce a speed limit within the urban area for motor vehicles. There was serious need for -t seeing the rate at which motors were driven through the town. Tho Clerk would have to write to the County Council to enforce a speed limit. He suggested 10 miles an hour. Mr. J. T. Edwards seconded. Mr. D. P. Davies said they applied two years ago to the -County Council, and they did nothing. Rev. E. L. Jones thought it was Dr. Jones' paternal feelings had induced him to take the mat- ter up. Mr. Edwards had given no practical reasons. The Chairman objected to the Rev. E. L. Jones speaking unless he was going to do so to an amend- ment. Rev. E. L. Jones disputed the Chairman's right to rule him out of order. He would move the negative. There was no danger to pedestrians so long as no scorching was allowed. He had never epen anything approaching an accident at Llandilo. If the law was carried out it was unnecessary. Mr. Hurley saw no benefit to be derived from it. If a man drove at 15 miles an hour, so long as it was not dangerous to the public, he could not be prosecuted. Mr. J. H. Hughes thought Dr. Jones was right. The rate at which motor-cars were driven through the town was disgraceful. Mr. H. W. Jones. supporting, said local motorists were the chief offenders. Mr. R. T. Evans also supported. Mr. D. P. Davies thought the limit was not a proper one. The, Chairman -was in full sympathy. They did not want to be unreasonable. It had been asked by Mr. Hurley what the object was? He agreed with him so far as he went. It was more danger- ous for a motorist to go through an empty street than a crowded one. A child might dash out of a house in the first case. In the second the crowd would protect itself. Rhosmaen-street had become a real source of danger. There were men connec- ted with the police who were interested in motor- cars, and so there had been no prosecutions for years. Mr. D. P. Davies said motorists could get up the hills at 10 miles an hour. Dr. Jones questioned this. The motion was carried. THE KING'S BRIDGE. The counterpart IIf the lease from Mr. D. Evans of the approach to the King's Bridge was next discussed, and it was dec.ded to have it executed. PENS IN THE CATTLE MART. A prolonged discussion enstiog(i over the tenders for pens in the Cattle Mart. It was held that the drawing up of the specification was at fauit. Mr. T. M. Williams, ironmonger, ow.ng to varied read- ing, had sent in two tenders-— one for JE50 and the other for jM3 17s. 6d. Other tenders were:— Messrs. 'J'. C. Thomas and Co., JE67 6s. 6d.; Mr. S P Morris £ 70; Messrs Griffiths and Sons, Six Bell, £ 57; Mr. F. Bowbridge, ew Road, JS52 10s. In the end the tender of Mr. Williams for J655 17s. 6d. was accepted. GURRYFACH SEWAGE. The Chairman drew attention to the fact that the sewage at Gurryfach brook was in an awful state. It was a relief for him to come from there when they visited it. Mr. D. P. Davies moved that steps be taken to rectify the nuisance. The Chairman thought they might defer it for a while. Mr. J. T. Edwards thought an August flood might minimise it. Other matters were also under consideration. The Council rose after a lengthy sitting.

LLANGELER vO.NCHKT. —On Wednesday evening, the 30th ult., at the Saron Congregational Chapel, a concert was held n aid of the Bargoed Teify Male Voice Party funds. The chapel was crowded, and two things attracted the audience,—to support our boys and to hear them. Mrs. John Lewis, of Wimble- don, who pres.dod. in a well-chosen speech, re- marked that the party was expected to do well, but not better than her earnest wishes. The party had done Temarkubh well in the past, but they must not rest content with the laurels already won as Jong as there were more waiting to be captured.. They should remember there was good, better, and best, and they should not stop until the top was reached. A wire was received by Mr. Owen Llewellyn, The Stores (the organising secretary of the party), from Mr. John Lewis. Wimbledon, the contents of which was greeted with loud cheering,— "Llwvddiant i'r C'yngherdd, Cor, a'r Llywyddes." The conductor was Mr. D. Jenkins, C.M., Velin- dre, the party's able) and enthusiastic conductor. There were also noticed present Capt. and Mrs. Lewes, Pjasgeler; Mr. and Mrs. Ald. Lewis, Meiros Hall; Mr. Owen Llewellvn. and Mr. Tom Price, Merthyr. In addition to the members of the party, the following artistes appeared on the pro- gramme:—Miss Jennie Jones, Newcastle-Emlyn; Mr. Harry Lewis. Nelson, Glam.. and Master Roger Thomas (harpist), Aberdare. Accompanist, Miss May Jones. Pwllcornol. Itema:-Harp selec- tions, *'Dafvdd y Garrcg Wen"; chorus, "Oleuni Clear," by the Party: solo, Miss Jennie Jones; penillion singing, Mr. Evan Rees. Nantypopty; solo, "tTaradoc," Mr. M. Towyn Davies; solo, Mr. Harry Lewis; unaccompanied chorus. "Hebrew Captives," by the Party; harp selections. "Home, Sweet Home" (encored); duett. "Hywrl a Blod- wpn," Miss Jennie Jones and Mr. Harry Lewis. This fairly brought down the house, and the de- mand for encore was deafening. Penillion sing- intr by Mr. W. H. Jones., Blaenbowv. Cilrhedyn; solo. Mr. Harry Lewis; penillion singing. Mr. M. Towyn Davies; solo, Miss Jennie Jone-. The Rev. E. T. Owen, in proposing a vote of thanks to the lady president, remarked that she was born at Swansea, lived in London, but that slunau Bargod and Teify was the dearest snot to her heart (cheers). Aid Lewis, in seconding the vote, thanked the neighbourhood and Capt. and Mrs! Lewes in particular for the sport thev had shown all along. Finale. "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," Mr. Harry Lewis taking the part of honour.

LAMPETER. HOLIDAY SEEKERS.—Thousand of pleasure seekers came to the town on Saturday, and tho railway company had a very busy time of it, the influx being so great that several special trains had to be chartered. A large number of visitors remained in Lampeter, but the greater portion went on to Aber- ystwyth and Aberayron, where they experienced some difficulties in obtaining lodgings. Some heavily-loaded trains passed through a.-so on Sun- day and Monday. The weather was so beautiful that immense crowds wero attracted to the seaside to enjoy the balmy and invigorating breezes. MOTOR CABS.—The motor cars that have passed through the town during the last few days were certainly more numerous than ever seen before in on week, and many of them overstepped the speed limit. Something ought to be done to compel drivers of motors to slow down considerably, especially when passing the fountain in Harford- aquare. which is a dangerous turning, aituough there is no notice to that effect. Soins of the horns have a melodious musical strain, but, alas and a'ack, thero are others wh.ch are quite differ- ent. and remind one of sirens on ships, which at times sound horribly. VISITORS.—"Johnny Onions" has made his ap- pearance in our midst early this year, and several of them are busily occupied in pestering people to buy their onions. They have no taxes to pay, very little rent to put one side, and yet they are pHewed to come over to this country to tho detriment cf those who have heavy rent and rates to Sup- pose any Welshman was to try and carry the same game on in France; he would be soon -tooled by a gendarme, and ordered back to his own eoun'r;. Evil smelling and dirty loafers are -lo.v d to tia- verse our streets under the pretence of singing (save the mark), while such a nuisance would not 1 be tolerated in any other civilized country. There are plenty of local enterprises which one ought to help, let alone keeping: an army of hawkers, con- certina player, and howlers from foreign countries, wfto are pests, and take away the money given by soft-hearted individuals, who perhaps never give a penny to a deserving cause at home. The police should make the foreigners more on with alacrity. THE VICTORIA HALL.—As there is a heavy debt on this beautiful and commodious hall, the towns- people should do their utmost for the liquidation I of that debt, and thus secure the hall TO be the pro- perty of the town. During the sum TIT 1II"n\ t. entertainments are out of the question, but in the autumn and winter cheap, popular ".once-is could be held, and the money derived from them given towards liquidating the debt. The Institute in High-street is a proof of what can be done through energy and perseverance, and the hall committee, aided by some of the residents, should devise some plan to get the hall free. Some urge that an eis- teddfod should be held, but the expense connected with such an undertaking is so great to realize only, if any, a small surplus. A bazaar would be the best plan and produce the best financial results It would be a thousand pities to lose the hall through lack of energy and apathy, so let all buckle up and do their best. -.#11 LAWN TENNIS.—This favourite game is in tun swing here at present, and the Lampeter team have been victorious on several occasions. TIRED OUT.—A clergyman visiting a farm house outside the town, found a "Weary Willie" whilmg away his time by sleeping in a gutter on tne road side. "Willie" was prodded in the ribs with a stick, and quickly took his hook in the direction of Pencarreg.. WEDDING.—On .Saturday morning, at the Regw trar's office, bv Mr. D. Evans. registrar, in the presence of Mr. J. Ernest Lloyd, superintendent registrar, the marriage was solemnized between Miss Alice Williams, of Dolgader Farm. Llanvbyther, and II Mr. Herbert Thomas, of Gader Inn. Llanybvther.

LLANDYSSUL. RECHABITES. — The special attraction here on August Bank Holiday was the annual gathering of the Gobaith Tyssul Tent of the I.O.R. They as- sembled at two p.m., when a monster procession was formed and marched through the town, start- ing from the headquarters of the Tent. The pro- cession was headed by the Llandyssul Brass Band, under the conductorship of Bro. W. Evans. A.T.S.C.. and after parading the town they marched to a field kindly lent for the occasion by Mr. Dick Jones, butcher, where a splendid tea had been laid. After the tables were cleared sports were held when prizes were awarded as follows:—Race for children under 8 1, Edwin Oliver; 2, D. H. Davies; 3, Tommy James. Race for boys under ten: 1. Tom Jones, Cilgwyn Row; 2, W. Oliver; 3, D. J. Evans. Race for boys under 16: 1, Johnny James; 2, Danny Jones; 3, Tom Jas. Davies. Race for girls under 10:1^ Hannah Emily Jones 2, Minna Richards. Race for girls under 16: 1. Graci* Davies; 2, Hannah Davies; 3, Lizzie Davies. 100 yards open handicap for boys: 1. A. Bailey; 2, J. T. Jones and D. E. Jones (dead heat). 100 yards open handicap for girls: 1, Margaret J. Davies; 2, M. Davies, Pont- weily. High Jump (open): 1. E. Fox; 2, W .J. Davies; 3, J. T. Jones-4ft. 8ins. Three-legged- race for girls (open) :'l, "Grace Davies and Jenny Jones; 2, Ham lh Hughes and Olwen Jones. Ob- stacle race (open): 1, Bert:e Eyrie; 2, W. Lloyd. Tug-of-war: 4 teams competed, winner was the j team captained by J. S. Jones. Blindfolded race 1 (open): 1, W. D. Jones, Pontwelly; 2, D. Jones, Pontwelly. Wheelbarrow race (open): 1, K Fox and J. T. Jones; 2, A. Bailey and W. D. Jones. TREAT.—The children of both the National and Council Schools were treated by Major Cass, D.S.O. to the Canadian Circus which visited' the place a few days ago. Children occupy a warm corner in the Major's heart. SUCCESS.—Thp many friends of Mr. D. LI. Jones, Elphin, will be pleased to hear that he has success- fully passed the Intermediate Science Examination of the London University in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. It will be remembered that Mr. Jones is an old pupil of Llandyssul County School. ■CHURCH LADS' BRIGADE.-On Friday last the Llandyssul Company of the Church Lads Brigade, together with the contingent of the Mission Churches met at the National Schoolroom, and aferwards marched to the Dol-Han grounds under the command of Staff-Sergeant Instructor Jim Jones They were here entertained to tea by Major Cass, D.S.O., who, as commander, has infused^ into the lads enthusiasm for the aims of the institution. Also present were the Brigade Chaplain. Rev. E, D. Henry, the Deputy Chaplain, Rev. E. J. Davies, B.A., together with many ladies and gentlemen in- terested in the Brigade. After tea. had been par- taken of sports were held. and the members enjoyed themselves thoroughly. The Brigade afterwards marched through the town. WEDDING.—Oh Friday last a pretty wedding took place at the Registrar's Office, Newcastle Emlyn. The parties were Mr.1 Enoch Davies of the Co-oper- ative Stores, Llandyssul, and Miss Annie Jones, Railway View. Llandyssul. The best man was Mr. Willife John Davies. 5 Charles-street, Llandyssul (brother of bridegroom). The bride was accom- panied by her sisters, the Misses Jones. The happy couple left for New Quay. where the honeymoon will be spent.

HENLLAN. SALE OF WOKK.—The following is a comprete list of the stalls and stall-holders at the above sale of work, together with the amounts realised at eacn Plain Clothing Stall: Mrs. Evans, Rectory, Mrs. Havard, Penrhiwllan; Mrs. illiams, Greengrove; Miss Hazzelby, Penrbiw. and Miss Thomas, Penty. Amount realized, 7s. "v Fancy" Stall: Mrs. Edmunds. Trefilan Rectory; Mrs. Molly Richards. Penrhiwllan, and Mrs. Evans. Awelf v. Amount realised, J39 4s. China Stall: Miss Williams, Glyn noddf a; Miss Williams. Dinas Cross; Mrs. Williams. Post _/rfice, Henllan. and Miss Harriet Mackenzie. Amount realised, JB7 7s. 2d. Sweet Stall: Mr. John Evans; Brynorllwyn; Mr. S. Jones, Trobedw Facto-y; assisted by Evan Thomas, Lan Cottage; Tom Jron. kins. Henllan; Misses Annie Davies, and Mary Thomas, Trebedw, and Tom Thomas, Tygwyn. Amount realized, JE5 2s. 10d. Tea Stall: Mrs. ■> Lewis, Dyffryn; Mrs. Davies, Llwyngwern; Mrs. Davies, Pantdelen; Miss Griffiths, Llain; M-s. Jones, Llwynglas; Mrs. Griffiths, Cottage; Mary Lloyd Thomas, Tygwyn; Mrs. Thomas, Brynteg; Mrs. Richards, Ptenralltfyrn; MisB; Anne Hazzelby; E. Thomas, Glyn-noddfa; Ad die Thomas, Penty; Hannah Davies, Lan Cottage; C. Jones, Penybont; Sarah Rees, Rectory; H. Jonts, Cwrcoed; J. A. Evans, Awelfa; H. Morri; Jfjiza Richards. Blaencefn; Jane Lewis, Dyffryn; MiS8 Jones, Penybont, and Mr. John Hazelby 'a«ilitu-\i the work of the ladies at the tea stall by sedinif tickets beforehand. Amount realized, j68 16s. 10d Farmers' Stall: Mr. and Mrs. Davr x, Eoleu. Amount reiiized. jB6 Is. 6d. Bran Tub: Joi.r*, Bangor. Amount realized. £1 8s. 3d. Hoop-la: Messrs. T. O. Jones, Lloyd's Ilnk, Newcastle*- t Einlyn, and Mr, Phil Lewis. Blue Bell, Newoastie- Emlyn. Amount realized, 81 10?. 2ld. Aurt Sallie: Messrs. Rhys B. DaVies, Liwyruj'v-Ti, and Ewart. Williams. Woodville. Amount realized, £1 5s. Id. Monkey Show: Mrs. Williams, "Blae Bell," and Picton Jones. Newcastle-Emlyn. Amount realized, 8s. 2d. Admission tickets, jBIB 2s. 3d. Twopenny Dil): Masters W. Evan Wil- liams,' Greengrove. and Dfv'.d Thomas, Orllwyn Torracf. Amount realized, £ 1 2s. Total receipts, £100 5s. 7d. Mr. Sam Davies, Lan Cottage had the general management of the stalls and the de- coration. Nurse Lloyd, Henllan; Mr. David Richards, Alltfawr; Mr. David Davies, Dolau, and Mr. Jim Havard, Aberbank Shop, the supervision of the drawings. The following ia the result of the draw.ngs arranged for on the admission tickets:— China tea set, Dr. Jenkins, Henllan; largo framed picture, Mrs. Price, Post Office, LIandyssul; quilt, Mrs. Evans, Woodlands, Henllan; walking stick, Miss Evans, Blaenllan-isaf, Langunllo; sofa cushion, Wm. Davies, Pant, Maesllyn; teapot on starld, Mrs. Jones Central House, Drefach. Door- keepers, David Davies, Pantdelen; Thomas Thomas, I Penty; Daniel Jones, Penralltreffwrn, and Willie J'enkims; treasurers, Rev. W. J. Bvans, B.A., rector; Mr. James Davies, Llwyngwern, and Mr. John Hazelby, Penrhiw, Aberbank; secretary, Mr D. Richards, Alltfawr, Henllan.

DREFACH SPORTS.—Held on Llysnewydd Meadow on Tues- day afternoon. President, Mrs. Lewes, Plasgeler; judges. Major Cass, D.S.O., Messrs. B. Jones, Alltcafan Mills, D. Ervans, Square Hall Mills, and Dr. D. G. Lloyd. Newcastle Emlyn; starter, Mr. D. Williams, Cilwendeg Mills; track managers, Messrs Johnny Jones, Garthowen, Newcastle-Emlyn, and D. H. Phillips, Drefach; treasurer, Councillor W. Jones, Ogof; sees., Messrs. Jones. The Caerau Silver Band rendered excellent selections during the day, which added greatly to the afternoon's enjoyment. Events:—120 yards flat race (open handicap), boys under 16: 1, Danny Jones, Llan. dyssul; 2, A. C. Davies, Velindre; 3, Tom Davies, Blaenffin, Penboyr. One mile (open handicap^ cycle race: 1, D. J. Evans, Gwauncaegurwen; 2, Tom Thomas, Ddolwen, Newcastle-Emlyn; 3, Tom Morgans, Ponthenry. 120 yards flat race (open handicap): 1, Jack Thomas, Pantycoed; 2, D. E. Jones. Llandyssul; 3, Jack Jones, Llandyssul. Three laps cycle race: 1, J. Davies, Graigwen, Velindre; 2, J. O. Mathias, Kilgerran. Throwing the cricket ball: 1, T. Jones, Pencader; 2, E. T. Fox, Llandyssul. 440 yards flat race (open handi- cap)—1, A. J. Williams, Lampeter; 2, Thomas Harries. Canel Evan. High jump (open): Divided between J. Jenkins, Star Stores, Carmarthen, and T. Jones, Pencader (5ft. 4ins.). One mile (handi- cap) cycle race confined: 1, Tom Thomas, Ddol- wen; 2, J. S. Thomas, Maesyrhaf, Bwlchygroes. 880 yards flat race (open, handicap): 1, Jack Thomas; 2, A. J. Williams. Two miles (open handicap ra-e: 1, D. J. Evans, Gwauncae- gurwen: 2. Dennis Evans, Ponthenry; 3. Jim Thomas, Lampeter Walking match (confined), dis- i tance, two laps: 1, John Rees Davies, Velindre; 2, James Davies, Graigwen. Plasgeler cup raoo-11 ijule cycle race: Tom Williams, Blaenffynon. Tug- of War: Cilrhedyn Team.

VEUNDRE. WEDDING.—On Wednesday a pretty wedding took place at Penboyr Parish Church, when Miss Maggie Hindes, Emlyn House, Velindre (daughter of the late Dr. Hindes, Kenffig Hill, and Mrs. Hadley, Miskin, Llantrissant) was married to Mr. Evin Powell, C.M., Cwmffrwdoer Schools, Pontnewydd, Pontypool. The bride who was becomingly attired was given away by her mother. Canon Jones, rec- tor of Penboyr, officiated. The duties of best man were carried out by Dr. T. J. Jenkins, Henllan. The bridesmaids were Miss Powell (sister of bride- groom), and Miss May Lewis, Meiros -i^all. The wedding breakfast was laid at Emlyn House, wmn a. large number of guests were entertained. The happy couple afterwards motored to Carmarthen en route for Torquay, where the honeymoon will be spent. Both Mr. and Mrs. Powell are very highly respected in the district, and carry with them the sinoerest wishes of everyone for an unclouded and long life. The bride's dress was of grey satin with black picture hat with lancer feather to match. She also wore a gold bangle, gift of the bridegroom. The bride's travelling dress was of light brown with hat to match. The bridemaids were attired in;pale blue silk with blach picture hats, and wore gold pearl brooches, gift of the bridegroom. The list of presents is a very lengthy and growing one.

CARDIGAN DISTRICT COUNCIL AND ROADMEN'S PAY.—Mr. S. G. Davies presided over the monthly meeting of the above Rural District Council. In reply to Mr. Evan Williams, the Inspector said that special notices had been ordered and would be served in due course upon the owner of the Goppa Cottages, Blaenanerch. The question of providing a motor- cycle for the sanitary inspector was again dis- cussed, when Mr. Thomas Hughes moved that mem- bers of the Cardigan Council should meet some from the St. Dogmael's Council to confer on the matter. Mr. Gwendraeth Jame9, who seconded the rflotion, characterised the Housing and Town Plan ning Act as a bore for* the country,—where it 1V never intended. It was alright in large towns.— Roadmen's Wages: Two roadmen from the Llan- goedmore and Blaenporth districts wrote applying for an increase in their wages. One had served the Council for 47 years, and the other for 20 years; They asked for an increase from 14s. to 15s. weekly. Mr. D. Jones proposed, and Mr. W. Jones seconded, that the increase be granted. Mr. Thomas Hughes objected on the ground that the surveyor had not recommended the increase. Both of the roadmen were old. Mr. Gwendraeth James was sorry to hear Mr. Hughes making an objection- on such grounds. The longer a minister stayed in a chapel the more he was respected, and why should roadmen not be similarly treated. The Chairman remarked that the men had given their best years to the service of the Council. Mr. Gwendraeth James gave notice of motion that at the next meeting he would move the consideration of the wages of all the roadmen. The Cardigan Council was a disgrace. Newcastle-Emlyn and other councils paid their men 18s. weekly, ann these men only asked for 15s. Following Mr. James' notice of motion, the applications were adjourned until the next meeting.

LLANDILO. ) WEDDING.—A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the Llandilo Parish Church on Tuesday last. The contracting parties being the Rev. Owen Spencer Watkins, Wesleyan Chaplain in charge of the London Garrison, and stationed in the Tower, and Miss Ethel George, M.A., daughter of Mr and Mrs. G. George, Bride Cottage, Llandilo. The Rev. Robert Williams, M.A., vicar, officiated The bride, who was beautifully attired, waa dressed in white ninon over silk and white hat with ostrioh feather She carried a bouquet, the gift of the bridegroom. The bride's mother wore a grey pop- lin dress trimmed with lace, the work of the bride. Miss Mildred George, sister of the bride was in cinnamon brown. The bride was given away by her father, and Mr. Cecil W. Jones of Brecon at- tended as best man. The Rev. Spencer Watkins is the son of the Re'v. Owen Watkins of London, and formerly of Cardiff. As an army chaplain he has seen service on tho Nile and in the Boer War, being amongst the besieged in Ladysmith. After the ceremony a reception was held at the bride's home, when a large number of guests sat to a sumptuous breakfast. LLANDILO MAN'S DEATH.—John D. Richards, of 214 North Sumner Avenue, surviving member of the clothing firm of Richards and Wirth, 326 Lack- awanna Avenue, died following a short illnes of pneumonia. Mr. Richards was 53 years of age. He was taken ill last Wednesday and pneumonia de- veloped. Born in Llandilo, South Wales, he came to this city twenty-six yeirs ago. Eighteen years ago he became associated in the clothing business with George Wirth, now deceased. After the death of his partner Mr. Richards continue! the business under the firm name and it prospered. He was a member of West Side Conclave Independent Order Heptasophs and an attendant at the Tabernacle Con- gregational Church. Surviving are his wife and two children, Stewart and Miss Bessie Richards; three brothers and two sisters, all residing in Wales, Evan, William and David Richards, Miss Ann Richards and Mrs. William Roberts. The funeral wlli be held Friday afternoon. Interment will be made in the Washburn Street Cemetery.—From the "Druid.' DEMISE.—The daeth took place at Tyssul House, Llandilo, on Sunday last of Mrs. Jane Michael at the advanced age .of 73 years. The deceased lady was the widow of the late Mr.. Frederick Michael who predeceased her only 10 months ago. She was an old inhabitant of the town and held in high esteem by high and low. She leaves one son, viz.. Mr. Charles Michael, manager of Messrs. Lloyd's Bank, Llandovery.— BANK HOLIDAY.—No attractions were provided on Bank Holiday at Llandilo. A large number of visitors however came to the town to find health in the breezes of the surrounding hills and pleasure in the beautiful scenery. SALE OF WORK.—In a-d of the Church of England Waifs and Strays Society a sale of work was held in the beautiful grounds of Dynevor -astle on Sat- urday. The local branch by the sale hones to maintain a "Llandilo Cot."

LLANDOVERY. QUOITS.—Amongst team representing Wales against England for the Quoit Championship held on Monday at the Tidal Basin Grounds. Victoria Docks. London, was Mr. R. J. Evans, College Road, Llandovery. Mr. Evans' score was 15, and was very cred table under the circumstances, this being the first time for him to play in an international match. BANK HOLIDAY.—Bank Holiday passed very quietly at Llandovery., All the shops were closed, and, except for the appearance of a good number of visitors in the streets, the town bore the appearance it does on Sundays. A good number of the natives left for Swansea and the Wells. SCOUTS.—The Mayor, Mr. J. C. V. Pryse-Rice, Llwynybrain, presided over a meeting at the Drill Hall on Saturday 'evening, the object of which was to form a troop of Boy Scouts for the town. The Mayor said he intended his own son should be a Boy Scout (applause). Tho movement was purely non-political, non military, and non-sectarian, and as such they would support it. The Llandilo Troop of Boy Scouts who had arrived in the town in the afternoon, then gave a display in first-aid, lock- bridge buildmg, &c. They were under the command of Scoutmaster W. Lewis and Assistant-Scoutmaster F. Johns. The Hon. Roland Philipps, Assistant Commissioner of Scouts for Wales, followed with an address in which he fully and clearly explained the ten laws governing the movement. He had 16,000 boys in his troop in London. There were 5,000 Boy Scouts in Wales. The Boy Scouts helped Jtheir parents, and they were taught all manner of things, including flag signalling, .botany, &c.—The Rev. D. Edmonds Owen proposed that a troop of Boy Scouts be formed here in the immediate future.—Councillor Roberts seconded and heartfty supported the move- ment.—The Rev. H. Ifor James (B.) supported. The following were placed on the committee with power to add to the number, viz.: The Mayor (Mr. Pryse- Rice), Alderman C. P. Lewis, Councillor Roberts, Rev. H. Ifor James, the vicar (the Rev. D. Edmondes Owen) and Mr. W. J. Esmond. The latter, who, it was stated, has taken a very keen interest in the movement, was appointed hon. secre- tary pro tem.

LLANSAWEL THE LATE SIR JAMES DRUMMOND.—At Llansawel Petty Sessions held recently, Mr. J. N. Davies, D.L., I Froodvale (chairman), very feelingly referred to the great loss that court and the county in general had sustained through the death of Sir James Drum. I mond. Sir James was a gentleman who was beloved in every home—as he always took the greatest in terest in the welfare of all. and all mourned his comparatively early death. His high office gave him great opportunities, whioh he never missed of doing good in the furtherance of any object for the benefits of the people. Mr. E. J. Davies, Gelly, endorsed the chairman's remarks.—At a meeting of the Llansawel Parish Council the chairman (Mr. J. M. Davies, tFroodvale) dwelt on the great loss the parish had sustained through the deain of Sir James Drummond, who was a. ready friend to all. A resolution was passed placing on record the great loss sustained by Sir James's death and expressing sympathy with the family. DEATH AND FUNERAL.—We regret to record the death of Mr. John Jenkins, Garnwen, which took plaoe on the 25th ult after a long illness, at the age of 70. The funeral, which was a very large one. took place on the following Tuesday, the place of interment being Shiloh Independent Chapel grave- yard. At the house the Rev. R. P. Lewis, B.A., curate of Llansawel, read, and the Rev. D. H. Davies, B.A., vicar of Abergorlech, prayed. At the chapel the Rev. D. B. Richards, pastor, preached and also conducted the service at the graveside. The Rev. Henry Lloyd, vicar of Caio, was also pre- sent. The chief mourners were:—Mrs. Jenkins (widow); Rev. and Mrs. E. Jenkins. curate of Pen- cader (son and daughter-in-law); Miss Caroline and Master Charlie Jenkins. Pencader (grandchildren); Mr. David Jenkins, Penygraig (son); Mr. and Mrs. T. Williams, Glanmorlais, Kidwelly (daughter and son-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. George Jones, Llanegwad (daughter and son-in-law); Mr. Tom Williams (step- son) Mr. Job Thomas, Penygraig (stepson); Mrs. Rees, Lknefly (sister-in-iaw); Mrs. Price and Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Llanelly (nieces and nephews'; Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Bush House. Llanybyther (cousins); Mrs. Williams (cousin); Rev. T. A. Davies, Brecon {nephew); Miss Davies, Panlysgawon, Llansawel (niece); &c. His daughter, Mrs. Thomas, Penygraig. was absent through ill-health, and an- other daughter, Miss Annie Jenkins. is in Canada. Beautiful wreaths were sent by his children and Sir J. A. W. Drummond, Bart. Messrs. Thomas Grif- fiths. Elias Evans, Tom Williams, Daniel Lewis, of the Edwinsford estate staff, acted as bearers.

FERRYSiDE. THRILLING RESCUE.—One of the most thrilling and exciting scenes ever witnessed at Ferryside or Llan- stephan took place on Saturday, the 2nd day of August, when the piercing, despairing shrieks of a despairing woman was heard near the Ferry landing stage on the Llanstephan side. Fortunately for humanity there was near a hero who heard the cry and who rushed to the scene, and no sooner than he heard the cause of the alarm than he, without taking thought of himself, plunged (as he was fully clothed) headlong into the surging tide and made for a little hand in the water 200 yards away. When he got to the place where he had seen the hand of the child, there was nothing to be seen—the child had disappeared. The hero, nothing daunted, dived near the spot and succeeded in bringing to the eur face of the cruel waves and to life the almost in animate daughter of AJr Thomas, the host of the Castle Hotel, Llanstephan, named Cissie, aged seven years. After being in the water fully three minutes—after a long struggle with the waves and the frantio clutches of the child—a rope. with 118 fear nttaqbed to &, waa thrown to the rescuer' and the cinid. He was nearly overpovvtrjd when be grasped the rope, and was .hauled to shore amongst the cheering plaudits of the "c,rowd, and the little one was restored to life through the generous and heroic conduct of Mr. David Arthur, of 6. Railway-terrace, Ferryside. Dai Arthur, as he is familiarly called, is a fisherman and a member of the Carmarthen Bay Lifeboat crew. iFerrvside is proud and jubilant over the conspicuous bravery of Davy Arthur, and his name will be long remembered as a hero, and his conduct will emulate others in this selfish age to do and dare for others. SALE OF RESIDENCE.—Messrs. J. Howell Thomas and Son, auctioneers, Carmarthen, offered for sale at the White Lion Hotel, Ferryside, on Saturday. the 26th inst., the desirable leasehold residence known as No. 1, The Cliff, iFerryside, now held for tho unexpired term of 99 years from the 29th September, 1864, at the apportioned ground rent of JB3 Os. Od. per annum. The property was sold to Mr P. M. Lewis, of Lynden, Pencoed, Bridgend, for £300. The solicitor for the vendor was Mr. W. J. Wallis-Jones, Carmarthen.

"JOURNAL" WAYZGOOSE. In consequence of the annual "wayzgoose" of the Staff of the CARMARTHEN JOURNAL taking place to-day (Friday), these Offices will be CLOSED throughout the 8th inst.

The funeral of Sergeant John Walsh (Hudders field), 7th Battalion West Riding Regiment, who died from a self-inflicted wound in the throat, took place at the Aberjktwyth Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon, and was conducted with full military honours. Father Baggaley conducted a short ser- vice „at St. Winifred's ..urch, and also officiated at the grave side. Sergeant Walsh' had served 21 years with the colours, and was very popular with all ranks. The impression is growing that the Attorney- General, Sir Rufus Isaacs, will succeed very shortly to the position of Lord Chief Jutice. The Attorney Generalship wouid then be taken by* Sir John Simons and for the Solicitor-Generalship the name of Mr. Buckmaster is most prominent. But further promo- tion for Sir John Simon might be expected within a few months, which would mean aonther appointment to the office of Solicitor-General. This brings the question, Who will the new man bo? The answer brings up two Welsh members' names, as those con- sidered most likeiy to be called in are either Mr. Ellis Griffith or Mr. Llewelyn Williams. There are, however, anticipations that the hon. and learned member for Anglesey would be selected for another place in the Administration, in which case the hon. member for the Carmarthen Boroughs would be the most probable appointment. The attendance on Tuesday night at Llandrindod Wells Convention nearly filled the spacious area of the tent and exceeded the largest attendance in 1912. One hundred and fourteen clergy, ministers, missionaries, and Christian workers responded to Mr. Head's invitation to breakfast yesterday morning, and the speakers included Dr. Gray (Chicago), Rev. and Hon. W. Talbot Rice. Rev. Kerri Evans, Prin- cipal Edwards, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Head. There not being a sufficient choice of candiditos possessing the necessary scientific qualifications for the two new inspectoiships under the Cruelty to Animals (Vivisection) Act at the offered salary of JB500 per annum, rising by annual instalments of £2Ü to JB600, it has been decided to offer a convnenc ing salary of JB800, with appointments for a term of five years. The funeral of Mr. John Duckfield, Castle-strct, Narberth, took place with military honours a; the Narberth Cemetery. Mr. Duckfield, who was o9 years of age, was the first volunteer enrolled in Narberth, and he was a Volunteer 34 years. A oarty of about 30 Territorials from Haverfordwest attended the funeral, and the "Last Post" was sounded and volleys wore fired.

Moored Memories. SOME DEAR, DEAD CUSTOMS. (BY MB. HENRY HOWELL. J.PA The Editor looking upon me, no doubt, as one of the old inhabitants of the town, has asked me to recall some of my of the past and to send them to him so that he may have them "moored" in the columns of the JOURNAL. Ever since he asked me I have been much exercised as to what I should write. The question with me: has been, What can I write about that will be "f interest to the readers of the JOURNAL? Many are the memories of persons, places and "tilings that ■crowd upon the mind in a perfect jumble and tne difficulty for one not accustomed to writing for the Press is the • mooring" of them, the bringing something like order outM s chaos, but *jk tin- Editor is urgent—and editors *are* £ nen., who, like She in Rider Haggard's novel, "mist be obeyed" —I feel I must try, with what result must be left to his decision. If he thinks the "memories'' here recorded are worth mooring," let them be moored; but if not, let them drift down the stream to be swallowed up in that ocean which has ever been the grave of untold thousands of derelict contributions, yclept the waste paper basket. Before I proceed to recount any of my memories of the past, may I be allowed to mention an incident of a very personal nature which occurred nearly i.7 years ago. to be exact, on the 27th of November. 1846. I cannot vouch for the accuracy of the date- being very young at the time—>but it appeals, from what those older than myself have told me, that on that very day I first opened my eyes on this wale of tears" and for nearly 67 years I have been trudg. ing along this wale" amid cloud and sunshine, tempest and calm, and as to-day, in a reminiscent mood, I view the landscape o'er I feel I can quote the words of Sir Lewis Morris-, I have known many a change since then. Known many a joy and many a pain; Victor in many a strife of men, Vanquished again and yet again." I fancy I can hear the reader who has had the patience to follow me thus far exclaiming, 'This fellow is getting a bit and lest I should weary him or her on that score, I will here conclude my rhagymadrodd as the preachers say, and pro- ceed to my "memories." In trying to recall the past I find that my earliest recollections are connected with Christmas and New Year customs, which were then in vogue, but which have since fallen into desuetude. Of these customs I think the chief est, at least the one which has left the ueepest impression on my memory was that MARL LWYD. Now I expect that to most of the readers of the JOURNAL, at any rate to those who are not past 40, those two mystic words are "like tale of little meaning" to them there is nothing in those words that touches their imagination or wakes up memories of the past, but to tnose of us who saw Mari Lwyu, who feared Mari Lwyd, and who loved Mari Lwyd, what a world of childish wonder and romance they recall! It is like calling: up again the stories of the oanwyllau cyrff, Drych- oliaethau Toleithau, and Cwn-bendith-y-mamau„' with which we were regaled on winter nights in the hig chimney corner long ago. But who and what was Mari Lwyd ? I hear the reader ask. Well, that is a fair question, which I will now proceed to answer. In those now far-off days it was the custom some two or three weeks before Christmas—coming events casting their shadows before-for some two or three men of what may be calleu the "loafing" fraternity, to bring around in the evenings from house to house in the town and the surrounding villages, what was known as Mari Lwyd." This coni>isfced of a repre- sentation of a horse's head gaily decked with various coloured ribbons and attached to this was a white sheet which covered the man who manipulated the head and who kept bobbing it up and down to the accompaniment of some doggerel rhyme which was. sung by the two men who led Darby" as it waa called, finishing of course with a request for a Christmas gift, which was seldom refused. I remember well that we children were in mortal terror of Mari Lwyd. I have a vivid recollection how, in the short days of December, we used to hurry home from school in town lest in the gloaming we might encounter Mari Lwyd. But although terribly afraid of her outside, once we got within the shelter of home and under the protection of father and mother, the fear vanished and nothing delighted us more than to see Mari at the door, her head swinging up and down while her leaders chanted their doggerel in a plaintive tone. One ..f the things which are indelibly impressed upon my mind is the memory of being taken out of bed and carried downstairs in my mother's arms to see and hear Mari Lwyd at the door. There was a halo I f romance and mystery about the whole acene. Mari Lwyd was to us children then what Santa Claus is to the children of to-day. WE did not know that that mysterious horse's head was a thing of wood and rags and ribbons; WE did not know that under. neath that white sheet was a very real man of flesh and blood who to-morrow might be seen with his companions staggering under the influence of the potations purchased with the proceeds of last nigut'a adventure- Oh! no, to us it was all a mystery; to us There was a door to which we found no key- There was a veil past whioh we could not see. As to the doggerel which the men sang, I am sorrv I do not remember much of it; but he are a few lines which cling to the memory and which will give the reader some idea of its quality. Mari Lwyd lawen ddaeth lawr o Bendarren I ofyn am genad » ganu, i ganu. Os nad ych yn foddlon cewch genad i n danfon Ar hyd y ffordd lydan sha gadre, sha gadre." After receiving the Christmas gift they would return thanks something like this— Ffarweliwch foneddigaon, Fe gawsom reso ddigon; Tra paro gwr i dincian cloch, Uwell, well a fo'ch chwi beunydd." But on the other hand if they received nothing then the blessing was withheld and instead a curse uttered in language which I will not besmirch the pages of the JOURNAL by quoting, would be the result. I am told that Mari Lwyd still survives in some parts of the country, but as far as Carmarthen -s concerned, she has disappeared long ago, with the death of Dai Shir Gar, Twm Dablen et hoc genus omne, Mari Lwyd has vanished from the scene ror ever. Another Christmas custom which was very populir when I was a boy, but which has long since dis- appeared, was known as NOS Y BOLGEN, or more correctly, Nos y Blygain. This took place on Christmas Eve; when all the town held high revel, fireworks galore would be let off and every boy and girl who could buy, borrow or steal a torch might be seen carrying them through the streets t the same time shouting at the tops of their voices something like this— Twopenny, twopenny torchen, Heno mae Nos y Bolgen," &c. Sometimes a burning tar barrel would be dragged through the streets and Mluibs and cracker would be flying in all directions, to the imminent peril of persons and property; and I am told that in come quenoe of some thatched cottages being set on fire one Nos y Bolgen, tho authorities put a stop to the torches and the fireworks. (Continued on Page 8.)