The Welshman

+ MECHANICS' INSTITUTIONS IN WALES. Now that a fresh impulse has been given to the question of national education, it may not be unim- portant to consider what part Mechanics' Institutions are playing in that great work, to enquire how far they have failed in their prime object, to endeavonr to account for that failure, and to search for appli- ances by which their usefulness, so far as it exists, may be amplified. The work that they are doing ought not to be lightly regarded; on the contrary, it demands the gravest consideration of every private citizen. We use the word private citizen advisedly, because government does not interfere with or con- trol these institutions, and the powers vested in local authorities, in respect to them, are practically a dead letter; and yet public opinion on every topic—religious, social, and political—is moulded bv the reading, discussing, and lecturing, which is constantly going on in Mechanics' Institutions. These organizations were enlarged at a time when our vanity had received a painful wound; in the full flow of our national pride we had just measured ourselves with foreign competition, had been, as it were, levelled down" to a considerable extent, and great was the outcry. Hence, the improvement of Mechanics' Institutions was a necessity of the age, not only because the age was beginning to think for itself, but also because imperial interests required it. It was felt that not only ought the avenues of science and art teaching to be no longer barred against the people, speaking in the widest sense, but that from the broadest motives of commercial and national prosperity the freest possible access shold be given. It was suddenly discovered that whilst we had been devotmg ourselves too exclusively to the lore taught in our colleges and universities, the superior grades of knowledge, bearing upon the ia- bour of the working classes, a knowledge the influence of which upon human. happiness was unsurpassed, had been left almost without a helping hand. And then, in a spasmodic fit of repentance, the nation sent forth its officers to the people, with orders to compel them to come in. But the attempt failed; and it was found that the intellectual progress of the country had not kept pace with its material advancement. During the last few years a very fair trial has been made, but the original project of Mechanics' Institutions has almost entirely failed. The failure presents several curious aspects. In the first place, except in large towns, they have ceased to be Mechanics' Institutions, except in name, and have fallen, for the most part, into the hands of a class socially superior. Even in populous districts, it is absurd to call the gross total of working-men mem- bers a fair representation of their class. Take Llanelly,—for our enquiries tend principally to the condition of our local institutions,—where we find 602 members; Pembroke-Dock, 357; Carmarthen, 226. Now, these may be the cream of their class but in places like Llanelly, where a single firm counts its employees by the thousand, they are not a tithe of what they ought to be. This failure to secure the permanent support of the working classes pure and simple results, apparently, from several causes, the chief cause being the imperfect pre- liminary education which in a majority of cases they have received. Lectures on a variety of art and scientific subjects, bearing on certain professions, have been g iven by the best men, and, except here and there, have failed signally, and no subjects save the strictly literary and the humorous will take," as it is termed. Out of twenty lectures delivered in connection with various institutions in England during the past few weeks, only two or three were on scientific subjects.. In some instances even the literary and the humorous fail to "draw," and the lectures show a balance on the wrong side. For instance, at Pembroke-Dock, where for the first time a course of popular lectures" was given last year, there was a loss of X2 4s 5d; and at Llanelly, last year, the loss on lectures and reading s was above £ 16. Here, however, prices of admission to professional lectures had been reduced considerably, and it ought to be stated that all the subjects were well chosen. Scientific lectures fail, principally because the audience are supposed to possess an amount of knowledge which they have not. on sequently, technicalities cannot be grasped, and by the end of the discourse the people are weary or disgusted, or both, and have no twq distinct ideas on the subject treated upon. The remedy tor this seems to lie in class lectures, which have a peculiar advantage over public lectures. In a class, a teacher, probably a local man, can impart what he ?o? ? an unstudied, easy style. Surrounded by composed only of those who are really the subject, he can be questioned frequently on di cult pomta, and can reiterate his eplanat!ons as often as he thinks necessary. If the subject be geological, mineralogical, or botanical, specimens can be examined carefully by every student, and thoroughly explained by the teacher. In the summer evenings the lecture room can be abandoned, and a visit paid to some interesting natural object in the neighbourhood, which may be leisurely examined and explained. In this manner the interest of young people would be awakened, a vast amount of special knowledge might be acquired in a few months, and a stimulus given to the study of scientific subjects. Moreover, this plan of operation would utilise the museums which some institutions possess. Specimens, fastened in a case and labelled, arc dumb but in the hands of an intelligent teacher they ,are made to speak they possess an interest not dreamt of by the uninitiated, and the story of their beginning and their wondrous changes exceeds the wildest speculations of the novelist or the philosophical dreamer. When a man knows some- thing about the glories of the universe, the wonders of his own body, and the laws which ought to regulate the health of himself and his household, he will be happier lie will not be so likely to stoop to gross pleasures, or to contract habits debasing to his moral character, and ruinous to his physical strength. As to the literary lectures which are most popular, they are very attractive and very pleasant; but their value is doubtful. However, they are useful in default of better. Next week we intend to offer a few suggestions on classes, libraries, amusements, &c. PiiioRY-STREET CHAPEL. On Monday evening, a temperance lecture was delivered in this chapel, by Mr Smyth, an agent to the Temperance League. The chair was occupied by the Rev T. Lewis, who addressed the meeting in Welsh and English. The attendance was fair. VEN. ARCHDEACON WILLIAMS'S READINGS.—The last entertainment for this season, in aid of Christ Church, came off at the Town Hall, on Tuesday evening last, under the presidency of the Yen. Archdeacon Williams. The attendance was very good. The vro-I gramme was commenced by the Messrs. Jones giving an instrumental selection, and was fallowed by Mr Charles Moss, who sang The Life Boat's Crew." The Rev D. Morgan gave a reading, and Miss Jessie Brown sang "The, Dre-ni of H:-).,ne." She was followed by Major Hill, who gave a reading, and then Mr J. D. White sang Hark I hear an Angel sing." Mr Bland afterwards read, and Mrs Hancocke and Mrs D. Williams, sang a duett. A vote of thanns was proposed to Mrs Hancocke, who has been one of the chief managers in these readings since their formation. God Save the Queen" having been sung, the pro- ceedings were brought to a close. HUNT BALL.—The last ball was given on Thursday, the following ladies and gentlemen being present:- Capt D. Jones, Mr and Mrs Morgan Jones, Mr A. Jones, Lieut. J. E. MacDonnell, 9th Regiment; Lieut. W. James, 9th Regiment Mr A. MacDonnell, Capt. Jordan, Mr Jordan, the Misses Jordon (2), Capt. Boult- bee, Mr Boultbee, Miss Boultbee, Capt. W. Leach, Mr W. T. Crawshay, Baron de Rutzen, Capt. Howell, the Misses Howell (2), Glaspant; Mr W. Morris, Mrs Morris, Mr T. Morris, Master W. Morris, Mr Sartoris, M.P., Mr Green Price, Miss A. Hughes, Mrs Edwardes, Mr J. T. Edwardes, Miss Saunders, Court Henry Miss Walker Jones, Mr A. S. Wynne, 51st K.O. Light In- fantry Mr T. E. Saunders, 51st K.O. Light Infantry Mr W. Saunders. Court Henry Mr M. Owen, Mr C. E. Longcroft, Mr A. Gwynne, Mr T. J. Webb Bowen, Mr W. H. P. Jenkins, Mrs Gower, the Misses Gower (2), Major Lewis, Clynfiew; Mr C. B. Mansfield, Mr Llewellyn Price, Mrs and Miss Vaughan, Mr A R Jenner, Mrs A. R. Jenner, Mr and Mrs R Gardnor, Miss Gardnor, Mr H. M. Nuthall, 58th regiment; Mr T. M. K. Hughes, Col. and Mrs Scott, Miss Scott, Mr and Mrs Wienholt, Mrs Powell, Maesgwynne; Miss Crimea, Mr and Mrs Wells, the Misses Owen, Withy bush Mrs Owen, Cwmgloyne Air Long Price, Mrs Price, Mr and Mrs Peel, and Miss Peel, Captain G. Cross, Mr J. D. Rowlands, Mr J. E. Corbett, Mr G. L. Owen, Withybush Mr T. A. Pemberton, Mr Alfred Jones, Mr and Mrs Jones, Penlan Mr George Horton, Mr H. Horton, Mr Herbert Owen, Mr Lloyd Phillips the Miss Lloyd Phillips (2), Mr J. G. Hughes, Mr and Mrs Goring Thomas, the Misses Nevill, Mr and Mrs John fhirhvall, Mr and Mrs Gwynne, Tenby Miss Gwynne, Blackalder, Narberth; Miss Wathen, Mr Edward Bishop, Mr L. S. Roberts, Miss E. A. Lawrence, Miss C. M. Lawrence, Mr H. S. H. Lawrence, Mr J. S. Law- rence, Mr S. Gower, Mr S. Gulston, Mr F. Gulston, Mrs«G-ulston, Miss Gulston, Miss L. Gulston, Mr G. G. Williams, Miss M. Williams, Mr and Mrs Warren, Captain Vaughan, Brynog; Mr Ellis, Mr Valentine Davis. CARM.VBTHEXSHIRE COUNTY ROADS BOARD.-The an- nual meeting was held on Friday, in the Shire Hall, Carmarthen, present—D. Lewis, Esq., (chairman), Sir J. Mansel, John Jones, Esq., M.P., J. Jobnes, Esq., Capt Davies, D. Pugh, Esq., J. H. Rees, Esq., R. G. Thomas, Esq., C. W. Nevill, Esq., J. L. Thomas, Esq., C. Bishop, Esq., J. K. Hand, Esq., D. Jones, Esq., and General Wortham. After some formal business, General Wortham laid before the Boird a Statement of accounts, frora -which it appeared there was a balance of X122 7s 3d due to the Treasurer, and that in the estimates for the current year the following sums were allotted the various District Boards.—Carmarthen e 1907 Three Commotts, £ 2073 and Llandovery, £ 1936 5s. A certificate for a rate to cover C3247 12s was then signed. A discussion anwe respecting the exemption from toll of the mail between Llandyssil and Cardigan, which was carried in a coach, to and "fro twice a day, one coach being drawn by two horses, a:id the other by four. The loss sustained bv t:1e B )ard was Z150 a year. It was ordered that the subjcct be brought under the notice of the Postmaster- General. The application of Mr Llewellyn, of the Ship and Castle Hotel, Llanelly, from damages arising from the death of a horse, and the breaking of a phaeton, on the Kidwelly and Llanelly road, caused by defective fencing, was considered. It appeared that the hotse got off the road into fields that were flooded, and was drowned. General Wortham read an opinion of counsel on a similar case, to the effect that the Board was morally, but not legally bound to fence dangerous places on the road. The application was refused, and £ 1 was voted to repair the fence on the road where the accident occurred. The Survivor was directed to remove the tram rails on the road at Garnant Colliery, the acknowledgment not having been paid. It was ordered that an acknowledgement of Is a year be required from Willilra Evans, Llwynpiod, for the abutments of a bridge at the slate quarries on the old Lampeter Road. The salary of the Surveyor of the Llanelly Highway Board was increased £ 5 per annum. The Clerk next read a memorial from the Llanllawddog District Highway Board, praying the County Roads Board to dismiss their Surveyor, Mr William Prosser, and stating that certain charges which had been inquired into by the Highway Board, and after some deliberation came to the conclusion that they were well founded. The memorial was prepared at a meet- ing of only four members, and it did not state what the charges really were. He also read a letter from the Surveyor which stated that the roads were in a very good state of repair, and that only JE2 per mile was allowed him in some parishes to lay out, and that he could not be charged with extravagance. He also sent a memorial, signed by the Chairman and Ex-Chairm in of the Board and other members, together with a large number of influential ratepayers, who stated that the roads were in a very satisfactory state, considering that the traffic was much inceased since the opening of the railway; also, that the roads had been much better since the surveyorship of Mr Prosser, who had held the appointment for la years.-Sir John Mansel said he thought that Mr Prosser ought to be charged with keeping the roads in good repair (laughter).—Captain Davies asked whether they were to dismiss the surveyor at the request of some three or four men who had an animosity against him ?-Sir John Mansel remarked that the only fault he found with Mr Prosser was that he spent money on roads where there was little t.raffic. —Mr Goring Thomas In fact, that he is too good a surveyor (laughter).—The Chairman thought there should bo unanimity when the Board was aked to dls- miss one of their officers. This was the court of appeal in such cases. In the f;,ce of such a want of unanimity, as in the present ins -an, e, this Board was uot called upon to interfere. The Chairman then submitted a resolution to the effect that they did not see sufficient reason for adopt- ing so extreme a measure as the discharge of Mr Prosser. Mr Nevill said the resolution received by them was passed by a public Board. consisting of gentlemen who gave their time without fee or reward to business con- nected with the public roads. He, therefore, thought they should exhibit more courtesy to those gentlemen than to dispose of their communication in a summary manner. Ha agreed that some cause ought to be specified before tbey were asked to dismiss a surveyor, but before refusing to accede to the request, they ought to Jnvito those gentlemen to show sufficient reason, and ask them to appear before this board. It would be a discouragement to gentlemen to act on District Boards if their resolutions were treated as was proposed He thought it better to state in reply that the District Board had brought no specific charge against Mr Prosser, and that the Board considered that the rate- payers should be more unanimous before they could expect this Board to accede to their request.—Sir John i Mansell, said that the chairman signed Mr Prosser's memorial, as well as most of the ratepayers, and when be did this it might be assumed that he was expressing the views of the majority of the members of the District Board. -A,ir Rees, called attention to the fact that the resolution was passed at a public meeting, and was not a memorial signed by a few friends. —After some further discussion, Mr Johncs remarked that he agreed with Mr Nevill, and proposed that the Board does not consider that any cause appears in the face of the memorial to justify the discharge of Mr Prosser. The resolution was carried and the proceed- ings terminated. LAUGHARNTE.-ACCIDENT,—On Saturday evening, as the daughter of William Bevan was descending into the road, a little below Fern Hill Cottage, sba fell and struck her head so badly that concussion of the brain resulted. She died on Sunday evening. L L A N E L L Y. LocAL BOARi).-At this Board, present the Chairman, Mr H. J. Howell, Mr Bevan, Mr Rees Harries, and Mr D. Williams, Mr Bagot's applica- tion for the purchase of land for the new Town Pad- way, was referrelto committee. A letter was read, from Swansea, urging the concerted action of Local j Boards for extending the repayment of loans from 30 to 60 years, and for reducing the interest from 5 to 3 per cent. particulars are to be written for.—The Engineer said that both reservoirs could be used, and he is to report on the cost of using the filter beds. CAPEL ALSE.—The congregation and members of the above chapel, have given an unanimous call to the Rev W. E. Jones, independent minister, of Newcastie- Emlyn, and late of New Q iay, to be their minister. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.—At the half-yearly meeting the accounts and report were adopted, and a dividend of £ 2 os per share was declared. The earn- ings, including a balance of £ o40 1Gs 7d, was £1,816 5s 9d. The Dock Company is to be asked for another landing stage. LLANDILO.—RAILWAY STATION IMPROVEMENT. Since the opening of the through route to the north, the Llanelly Railway and Dock Company authorities have been making extensive alterations on the different parts of their line. At Llandilo the have erected a down platform, and made above half a mile of sidings, which increased traffic rendered indispensible. A new signal box has been built at one end of the platform, and all the points having been carried into it. So much for the convenience of the company; but the comfort as well as the safety of passengers is provided for by carrying a light iron bridge over the line, so that the dangerous practice of crossing the line will be unnecessary. 0 Con.. nected with this bridge is a new footpath leading to the town, over the top of the station-master's garden. This saves a nasty walk, very steep and dirty, and will be a great convenience. There is a comfortable waiting room attached to the new platform. I:> PETTY SESSIONS.—On Saturday, before W. Peel, Esq., W. DuBuisson, Esq., and the Rev D. H. T. G. Williams, W. Price, Plasnewydd, was fined 25s and costs for keeping a dog without a license.—J. Thomas, Tyrdomen, Llanegwad, was fined zEl and costs for being drunk and indecently exposing himself.—D. Griffiths, Bankyfynon, was fined £1 and costs for selling beer without a license. W. Charles, a tramp, was sent to gaol for one calendar month for stealing from a hedge a pair of stocking and a pair of leggings, the property of Thomas Jones, Troedyrhiw, Llandilo- MONTHLY MARKET This market was held on Tuesday last. The sheep market was very badly supplied, and sheep sold at a very high price, viz. 4d to 4 £ d live weight. The cattle market was not so well supplied, but the few present sold at from 6d to Gd per lb. There was a very large attendance of butchers. LLANDOVERY. POPULAR READINGS.—The sixth of this series was given at the Town Hall, on Tuesday evening last, W. Rees, Esq., TonD, occupied the chair. An excellent programme was prepared, which was creditably performed. The room was crowded to excess, with an audience which seemed to appreciate the good bill of fare placed before them. NEWCASTLE-EMLYN. THE DROWNED Boy.- The body of the boy who was supposed to be drowned in the Tivy has been found in Penwenallt meadow, by a lad who went in search. The body was probably cast up by the floods. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At the last meeting, Sir T. D. Lloyd in the chair, Mr D. Jones, Llandyssul, moved, and Mr D. Evans, Llandyssul, seconded, the half-yearly printing of the pauper payment and oiffcers' salary list. Mr S Davies opposed it, urging that guardians only knew the poor of their own parish, and thus the list would be ineffective; that the guardians of every parish should meet and examine their list, which would be supervision enough. He believed that the cost of printing the list would be more than the amount saved, and moved an amendment, the printing of a yearly abstract of expenditure, showing the sum paid to each officer in salary and extra fees. Mr E. Davis, Cilrhedyn, seconded, and it was carried by 22 to 3. It was resolved to co-operate with other unions in the suppression of the tramping system.

CARDIGANSHIRE. C A R D I G A N.—MARKET (Saturday last).—The weather for the past week has been very windy and rainy. To-day it is fine and dry. Our market was well supplied with wheat, but met with a very slow demand. The supply of barley was very small. Prices were as follows :-Fresh butter, Is 5d to Is 6d (very scarce) cheese, 31 d per lb pork, 10s to 10s 6d per score wheat, 7s to 7s 6d per 65 lbs barley, 48 3d to 4s 6d oats, 2s 8d to 3s per bushel. GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—The Rev Rees Williams, the master of this school, has engaged Sergeant Hurrell, instructor of the rifle volunteers, to drill his pupils, every Wednesday and Friday. PETTY SESSIONS.—On Monday, before John Thomas, Esq., (mayor), T. Davies, Esq., and T. Edwards, Esq. Mr D. E. Lewis, the supervisor, charged John Davies, Aberdare Farm, with keeping a dog without a license. Fined 25s. L LAN DEW I A BE R ART H.-The Rev Henry Morgan, incumbeut of this parish, has received for the poor, three pounds from ur. J. vvlgiey, iiisq., late oi Aberayron, but now of Essex, and also for the same ob- ject, five pounds from a lady who is not willing for her name to be made known. It is superfluous to add that the poor feel most thankful for the handsome gift. L LAN I L A R. PETTY SF.,sioN s. -Before G. W. Parry, Esq., J. Davies, Esq., W. Chambers, Esq., J. Loxdale, Esq., and Lewis P. Pugh, Esq.,—B. Lewis, Nanthendy, Llangurrig. was fined 14 19s 6d, for a game trespass on the land of Mr A. S. Tatham, Mount Hafod, Llanfihangel Upper. Isaac Thomas, Tynrhelig, Llanilar, and J. Jones, Penbryn-mawr, Llangwyryfon, were charged with travelling on the Manchester and Milford Railway, without paying the fare. The first case was settled, and in the second a fine of 2s 6d and costs was infleted. -Rees Morgans, Tynewydd, was fined Is for assaulting W. Ishmael, Tanygro, Yspytty-ystwitb. Jane Edwards, Jane Jones, and Sarah Parsy, Llanafon, were fined 6d for destroying grass, the property of Lord Lisburne. A similar fine was inflicted on three children, from the same parish, for damaging larch trees.—Col Powell also charged a man with injur- ing three crab trees, and withdrew on payment of costs. Lewis P. Pugh, Esq., appellant, the Overseers of Llany- chayarn, respondents. This was an appeal against the Poor Rate in force in the respondent's Parish, one of the grounds being that the land rated was not assessed at a sum at which it might be let to a tenant. After making the usual deductions, and the respondent not having produced any evidence to the contrary, the magistrates quashed the rate. There were two other appeals against the same rate. Mr Pugh retired from the bench during the hearing of this appeal.

PEMBROKESHIRE. I NARBERTEI.-ST. ANDREW'S POPULAR READINGS On Friday these readings were given at the new Schoolroom. The Rev H. C. D. Chandler presided. The readers and their subjects were-Howard Morgan, Esq., poem, Mary, Queen of Scots Rev J. Morris, "Trial of Garrard" (Oliver Twiet); Mr T. Smyth, -,The four Miss Willis's"; Rev H. C. D. Chandler, Description of the Battle of Hastings." At intervals the choir of St. Andrew's enlivened the entertainment with glees, &c., the "Gipsy Chorus" and "Beauty's Bright Smile being encored. The Rector at the close hoped that night fortnight to provide a better bill of fare. The audience was large COUNTY COURT.—Mr J. Palmer, Yerbeaton, brought an action to recover a steer from Mr Mathias, of Camp- hill. Mr Lascelles for plaintiff Mr O. Powell for defendant. Plaintiff lost the steer last October, and found it in defendant's fold. Defendant urged that the cattle got mixed at Haverfordwest fair, his steer being driven off in another drove, and the disputed steer being driven off by him in mistake. Judgment for the plaintiff; costs divided. PETTTY SESSIONS.—Before J. L .G. P. Lewis, Esq., R. R. Buckby, Esq., and Capt. Child—Jessy Yainey, keeper of Lawreuny Castle, v. John Bowen, Walter Bowen, George Bowen, and John Young, of Lawrenny, for trespassing with dogs, net, and ferrets, on the farm of Southern Pits. FiLed each 10s and 13s lid costs. John Thomas, assistant clerk v. the Overseers of East Williamson, for non-payment of quota. Fined £ o and costs. Distress warrant issued. HAVERFORDWEST. PETTY SESSIONS. Those Sessions were held on Saturday last, before A. B. Star- buck, Esq., O. E. Davies, Esq., Rev Peter Phelps, J. P. Jones, Esq., and Summers Harford, Esq. John Wilson, a soldier in the 9th regiment, was sent to prison for 14 days, for stealing a piece of beef, value 5s from a public-house. kept by Joseph Green, Milford. PEMBROKE TESTIMONIAL. The Morris testi- monial fund committee having- closed the subscription list, and the rev gentleman having come from Cardiff, for the purpose of taking Mrs Morris and family from Pembroke, the opportunity was taken advantage of on Thursday evening, the 4th inst, for the presentation of the testimonial, consisting of a pooket communion service and a purse oontniliíug iE42 9s 9d. The chair- man. Spencer William Hustler, Esq., in presenting the testimonial, in the presence of the committee, and a few friends, read the following address, written on parch- ment, and signed by more than 300 of the inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood ;-To the Rev. David Winter Morris, late. Oumte of Pembroke,—Reverend Sir,- We, the parishioners of the united parishes of St. Mary, St. Michael, and St. Nicholas (otherwise Monkton), Pembroke, beg most affectionately to prasont you with this address, as a small to!;e« vi our high approval of your conduct, uhnracter, and ability, as a minister of the. gp(:;t, during the time you have resided amount us (extending over a period of five years), and more particularly of the care and attention you have given, both to the temporal and spiritual wants of the poor of this town and neighbourhood. You are now about, to leave n, a circumstance we deeply regret, but we cannot suffer you to depart without conveying to I you an assurance of this feeling on our part, and beg- ging your acceptance of the accompanying testimonial, j a purse of gold and a pocket communion service, and it is our earnest hope that you may be spared for many years of increasing: usefulness in the church, and fervent prayers, that you may, with Mrs Morris and family, enjoy every temporal and eternal happiness.—Dated this twenty-eighth day of January, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-nine. Committee—Spencer W. Hustler, Esq., chairman Messrs. Robert Lanning, George Jones, Richard Norris, Joseph Powell, George Thomas, William Henry War- low, William Williams; T. Morgan Rogers, treasurer; Mr John Evans, secretary churchwardens, Messrs. John Williams (St. Mary), Spencer W. Hustler and Richard Norris (St. Michael), William Thomas and George Thomas (lionkton).-The rev. gentleman re- plied as follows Mr Chairman, ladies and gentlemen, I beg to thank you, and through you, the subscribers to this very handsome and useful testimonial, which vou have just presented me with, and to me, the still more valuable, though I fear too flattering, address, which has accompanied it, bearing so many names of all classes of this town and neighbourhood. Especially have I been touched with a feeling of admiration and pleasure at the self-denial of my poorer brethren, who have presented me with the pocket communion service, which I understand is their own peculiar gift. Indeed, the universal kindness of all classes has been so great to me, from the first day I took up my residence in Pembroke -greater kindness than which it will be im- possible for me to receive from any people, go where I may, that I feel I cannot sufficiently thank you, or find words to express my gratitude, especially for this fresh proof of affection shown on the present occasion. You wiil I am sure agree with me that the present is one of those times when silence speaks far more eloquently the heart's language than words' Although in my office as an ambassador of Christ, my aim during my sojourn amongst you, has been, and I trust will ever continue to be, not so much a man pleaser, as a pleaser of God, yet I am not so utterly regardless of public opinion- and I should be dishonest and untruthful, if I did not acknowledge and confess, that it gives me un- speakable pleasure to find that my conduct and labours amongst you have receceived your approval and approbation I trust also, that they will tend to your edificition and spiritual good, otherwise, I shall ( have laboured in vain. Before concluding, allow me to thank you most heartily and sincerely, for the kind things you have said, and good wishes expressed for Mrs Morris, myself, and family, in the address, which, together with the Communion Service, I shall ever prize and keep in remembrance of my Pembroke friends, and hand them down as heir looms to my children's children. And now wishing you every happiness and prosperity, it but remains for me, to say one word, the meaning of which is God be with von," in this sense, from my heart, I say to one and all, good bye. PEMBROKE DO("K. -The "Revenge" is to be removed, and replaced, it is said, by the Lord Clyde or the Valiant." The depot of the 62ad have arrived here from Cork. Some massive armour plates, weighing several tons each, have arrived for the Iron Duke." The Inconstant" troop ship is being rapidly com- pleted. CHORAL SOCIETY.—A concert was given on Friday at the Calvinistic Chapel. A large audience attended, and about £ 30 was netted. Under Mr Radmore, the programme was well rendered, the accompaniments going capitally. TENBY.—THE CHILD MURDER.-As yet no clue to the perpetrator of this murder has been obtained. The attention of the Home Secretary has been called to it, and the result is, that the Government has offered a reward of £ 25 to any person who will give such informa- tion or evidence as shall lead to the discovery and con- viction of the murderer or murderess. With Mr Bruce's advice, Her Majesty's gracious pardon will be granted to any accomplice, not being the actual murderer, who shall give such information or evidence as shall lead to the like result. ST. DOGMELL'S.-Miss E. W. Parry, Glanhelig has handed to the vicar, the Rev H, Jones, 10 volumes of valuable works, for the benefit of the Reading Room, at this place. THE CHURCH CHOIR.—The members of this choir intend to hold a concert in a few weeks. The Rev H. Jones deserves all praise for his exertions in improving the singing at this church.

LOCAL MARKETS. CARMARTHEN CORN MARKETS FOR THE WEEK END- ING FEBRUARY 12TH, 1869.-Since our last report we have scarcely any change to note respecting the weather. There is still a preponderence of wet without any prospect of a change up to the time we write. We have to report a slight falling off in the supplies of grain from our farmers, and prices are nearly steady. Butter and cheese in limited supply at very full prices. For the past week, up to the present date, we quote Wheat 6s 6d to 7s Od per 641be. Barley. 4s 6d to 4s 10d per 541be. OaLs .z." i>a w as ;6a per lulos. CASK BUTTER.—15 £ d to 16d per lb. CHEESE—28s to 30s 9 per cwt. CARMARTHEN CORN MARKET. -According to the official return there was no wheat sold in the week end- ing Saturday last. There were sold 46 qr. 5 bushels of barley at an average of £ 1 16s lid the imperial quarter and at prices varying from 4s 3d to 4s 10d per bushel; and 252 qrs. 7 bushels of oats at an average of JE1 3s 8d the quarter or 2s ll id a bushel.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. The Pembrokeshire Foxhounds will meet on Monday loth at Leweston Village, and on Thursday 18th at Castle-square; each day at 10.30. a.m. The Tivy Side Foxhounds will meet on Monday, at Cenarth, and on Thursday, at Blaendyffryn each day at 10.30. a.m. The Bronwydd Beagles will meet on Tuesday, Feb. lGth at Pontbach, and on Friday, Feb. 19th at Bargoed- y-Brain; eaeh day at 11 o'clock. The Vale of Ayron, Capt. Vaughan's, will meet on Tuesday, the 16th, at Falcondale, and on Friday, 19th, at Llandyssul each day at. 10 30. The South Pembrokeshire Hounds will meet on Tuesday, February 16th, at Cosheston Village; and on Friday, February 19th, at Lawrenny Village,—each day 10.30 a.m. Mr. Powell's Hounds will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 16th, at Aitywallis; Friday, Feb. 19th, at Clifford Arms; each day at half-past ten. Mr Lloyd Wee's Harriers will meet on Monday, Feb. 15th, at Llansadwn and on Friday, Feb. 19th, at Griffin Inn, Gwinfe,—each day at 11. a.m.

BIRTHS. A-ITO.NY.-On the 28th ult., the wife of George Antony, cabinet-maker, Stone-street, Llandovery, of a aon. 8° LLovn.—On the 31st ult., the wife of William Lloyd, guard, High-street, Llandovery of a daugh- ter. GALLIE.-On the 1st inst., the wife of Mr J. J. Gallie, 11, Clarence Terrace, Swansea, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. THOMAS.-HARRIEs.-On the 9th inst., at Union- street Independent Chapel, in this town, by the Rev W. Morgan, Mr James Thomas, cabinet-maker, to Miss Harriet Harries, second daughter of Mr Henry Harries, tailor, both of this town. WILLI.kM, -JONES. -On the 30th ult., at bhe Salem Independent Chapel, Llandovery, by the Rev Wm. Davies, Rees Williams, to Mary Jones, both of Kilcwm. DAVIS-EVANs.-On the 28th ult., at Laugharne Church, by the Rev. J. N. Harrison, Mr J. Evans, Cambrian Cottage, Llanstepban, to Miss M. Evans, youngest daughter of Mr John. Evans, builder, &c., of Laugbarne. DOWDESWELL—PARKYNS.—On the 2nd inst., W. E. Dowdeswell, Esq., M.P. for East Worcestershire, to Emily, daughter of Sir Thomas Boultbee Parkyns, Bart., of Ruddington Park, Notts, and great-grand- daughter of the late George Smith, Esq, of Foelallt, in the county of Cardigan. DEATHS. PirILLIPS.-On the 7th inst., at the Mount, Dynas Powie, Sarah, the wife of Griffith Phillips, Esq., aged 56 years. JENKINS.—On the 8th inst., at Wetton East, York- shire, Augusta Octavia, wife of the Rev M. E. Jenkins, and daughter of the late Daniel Prytherch, Esq., of this town. BARRETT.-On the 26Lh ult., at Trevaughan Mill, near Whitland, aged 85 years, Rachel, relict of the late Mr John Barrett, of Wauncorgam, near this town. and mother of Mr Barrett, surveyor, of Union-street, in this town. DAVIES.—On the 31st ult., at Pwlltrsp, St. Clears, Mr Thomas Davies. at an advanced age. JAMES.—On the 29th ult., at the Farmers' Arms, Newcastle Emlyn, Esther, the eldest daughter of Mr Evan James, aged 19 years. DorcLA?,—On the 27th ult., at Sydenham, Kent, James Alexander Morton, aged 8 months, the beiovea child of Dr Douglas of Swansea. MORGAN.-On the 31st ult, after a few dave' illneen, to the inexpressible of his relatives and friends, at Jesus College, Oxford, Mr John Morgan, eldest son of the Rov Evan Morgan, Yicar of Llanfihangel letrao, near Lampeter, Cardiganshire, in the 24th year (If his age. He was a very promising young man, and had wooun the esteem and confidence of a large circle of f"ends, by bis mild and unostentatious deportment both in And out 0 h J°e,On %e«Riov. On the 10th inst., aged 18, Mary ADD, the beloved daughter of Capt. Walter Perriot, of tbe -John and Ann," Hib-street. Soa Side, Llanelly. JAMES.-On the 6th inst., Mr John James, wIne and spirit merchant, Eing.atrMt, Uandllo. aged ? YORM jsi