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POWDER. ouc FLEAS, MOTHS BEETLES tin. 1!.S4.1t "For the Blood Is the Life." DO YOU SUFFER from any SKIN or BLOOD DISEASE Such £ s Eczema, Scrofula, Bad Le^i, Abscesses, Ulcers, Glandular Swel- lings, Boils, Pimples, Sores of any Kind, Piles, Blood Poison, Rheuma- tism, Gout, &c.? If so don't waste your time and money on lotions and ointments which cannot get below the surface of the skin. What you want and what you must have is a medicine that will thoroughly free the blood of the poisonous1 matter which alone is the true cause of all your suffering. Clarke's Blood Mixture is Just sfuch a medicine. It ia composed of ingredients which quickly expel from the blood all impurities from whatever cause arising, and by rendering it clean and pure can be relied upon to effect a lasting cure. Oyer 50 years' success. Pleasant to "Clarke's\ Blood 1 I r\Mixture# ■ Sold by *n ■ Chemist* and ■ Stores, 3 9 per ■ bottle. ■ ■ substitutes. HAS CURED THOUSANDS. I WILL CURE YOU. Security ] is a comprehensive word indicating [ a position which everybody wishes to stand in. The desire for security is indeed one of the most natural cravings to be found in any normal > person. Who does not desire sec, < urity in such matters as business, possessions, health ? As regards the latter it is well to bear in mind c that great immunity from illness is | enjoyed by those who know how to preserve their digestive system, in f < thoroughly good order. For a sound digestion is one of the fundamentals ► of that most desirable blessing— > I Good Health. This is where 1 Beecham's Pills come in 1 They r « help the digestion most wonderfully. t An occasional dose of this excellent | < medicine will be found of great senr- ► ice in ensuring the harmonious work. ing of the important mechanism of digestion, which owing to the strain r of modern life is exceedingly liable to be disturbed. Beecham's Pills f j ensure good digestion; good digestion r secures good health. The wisdom » < therefore, will be at once apparent, p ( of taking r ^chaw's; pillso « —> { Sold in boxes, price < 1 /If (56 pills) dc 2/9 (168 pills) t 1 ■ I II li I tii >1 IPI ► ,,es B" plus n You Can Rely On and guim Remedy. Id either Sex. (or all Acquired or Consfltutiogsl Discharges from Ortnary Organs. Gravel. Pains in the Ba€k and .kindred complaints. Over 56 Years' Success. Of 1 21 1* If O Q. allChemists. per box. or J. <t i «a C 9 sent direct. post free, for Sixty Penny SUmpt by the Q 4 4 1)4110 Proprietors — The Lincoln O JL XT HJl9 auMlldlaod Counties t)ra £ caT; Lfd.. Lincoln. CPrte from Mtrcmmri

LLWYNHENDY TE (R YSGOL Sul.—Dydd Sadwm diweddaf, rhoddwyd te i hlant Ysgol Sul a c.hor Dewi Sant. Rhoddwyd y "trip" i fyny eleni oblegid y rhyfel, roC am fod cynifcr o'r dynion ieuainc allan yn ym- ladd drOB eu gwlad oddiyma. Eisteddodd nifer luosog wrth y byrddau yn Ysgoldy y Cynghor, ao yna awd allan i gae Mr. Richards, Maesarddafen Farm, un o aelodau ffyddlon yr Eglwys, ac yma rhoddwyd gwobrwyon i'r plant a gwahanol ffrwyth- au. Treuliwyd prydnawn difyr a diniwed, a gwnaeth pawb eu goreu i wcithio yn unol, a diolch- wyd ar v diwedd i bawb am eucydweithrediad. GWYL o DniOLCHGARWCH.—Y Sul nesafa nos Lun. Medi 12eg a'r 13eg. cynhalia Eglwys Dewi Sant ei gwyl ddiolch i Dduw am y cynhauaf a'i holl ddaioni. Trefn y gwasanaethau bydd fel y canlvn:—Boreu Sul am 10.30, Gwasanaeth Foreuol n phregeth Gvmraeg; am 3, Litani a phregeth Gymraeg; nos Sul am 6. Gwasanaeth Hwyrol a pliregeth Seisneg. NoR Sul. am 7. bydd y gwasan- aeth yn dwyieithog, a phregeth yn Sesneg a Chym- raeg Y pregethwvr yn yr wyl yma eleni fyddant y Parch. Evan Davies, B.A., Gwaun-cae-Gurwen. a'r Par-h W. H. Morgan. B.A., Llanelli. Disgwylir eynulliadau llawnion, a gwasanaethau gwresog a diolchiadol i Dduw am ei rvfedd ddaioni i ni am v ddeuddeg mis diweddaf—deuddeg mis rhvfedd yn hanes y byd. Peksonou—Y mae y Parch. J. Rhys Davies, BA., Llanbadarn-fawr. adref yma yr wythnos hon ar ei wyliau. Da iawn gan hawb yma ei weled. ac ei fod yn crvfhau ar ol ei anhwvlder yn ddiweddar. Pre.gethodd yn yr w:vl ddiolch yma y llynedd pan ar ei wyliau. ond deni y mae wedi derbyn gwahodd- iad i beidio gweyd dim ar ei wyliau. er mwyn gwella a chryfhau i fyned yn ol yn gryf ïw blwyf. MANOR DTLO. SucrK''•?.—Willie Evan Wd^a^'s. n n"o;j of CSvm- ifor Co'eil School, is to b" crirr.ifulp^^d on his 5ncpes> ir obtaining- a Bursa" tenable at the Llandilo County ^'chool. He obtained a rr ditable position on the !• t for the whole county. HENLLAN. Chanob OF Busimesp.— It is und'n,l that Mr. J. Daron Jones has disposed of his coal, &c.. business to Mr. David D avios. who will in addition to the I stock kept by Mr. Jones, "tock all k'nds of ;1 :>n res and building material,

OUR MILITARY COLUMN [By OUR Militabt Expkbt.] NICKNAMES AND OTHER DISTINCTIONS CF FAMOUS REGIMENTS. (Continued from last week). THE HIGHLANDERS (THE JOCKS.). Perhaps it is because of the immense popularity whioh they enjoy under their ordinary designations that the Highlanders, or Jocks as their English comrades affectionately term them, have had no very familiar nicknames bestowed on their regi- 1, ments. Certainly it is not because of any lack of brave and brilliant achievements in war. However, the mottoes, to say nothing about the magnificent warlike picturesKjuenese of their dress, more than atone for the lack of nicknames. The motto of the famous Black Watch is Nemo me impune lacessit," which, translated, is richly signi- ficant in "No one provokes me with impunity." The Seaforth's motto is the Gaelic "Cudichin R!igh"—"Assist the King," and its nickname, though not well known beyond the Border," is the inspiring one of The Wild Micraes." The regi- ment was largely recruited from the Macraes in its early period. The Highland Light Infantry shares its motto with several English regiments, to wit, the Suffolks, tHe Dorsets, the Essex, and the Northamptons: it is Montis Insignia Calpe" The Insignia of the Rock of Calpe." A further distinction of the High- land Light Infantry is that it is the only Highland regiment that does not wear the kilt. The H.L.I. is known among Scotsmen as The Glesca Keelies." The Gordons and the Cameron?, strange to say, do not possess any mottoes, but,, in view of their glorious history. I think they might rightfully share that of the Argylle and Sutherlands, which is Sans Peur "—" Without Fear." THE LOWLANDERS. Among the other gallant Scottish regiments, the Lowlanders, the "Jocks" who wear trousers, the proud distinction of being the senior Infantry regi- ment in the Army rests upon the Royal Scots (the Lothian Regiment), the 1st Foot, or, according to nickname, PONTIUS PILATE S BODYGUARD. While no doubt this regiment is very ancient, I'm afraid its claim to such antiquity as would have permitted it to have been Pilate's Bodyguard can hardly be allowed to pass unchallenged. Still, I'll pass it—and anyone who wishes can do the challeng- ing. THE K.O.S.B. s. The King's Own Scottish Borderers, a regiment whose Territorial units' fine heroism in the Darda- nelles has brought, added lustre to its brilliant records, possesses the exclusive privilege of beating up for recruits in the streets of Edinburgh, at any time, without the necessity of obtaining the per- mission of the Lord Provost. THE ROYAL FUSILIERS. This distinguished regiment, famed in song and story as the gallant Fusilier" enjoys a somewhat similar privilege to that of the K.O.S.B.'s in that it is the only regiment which may march, with bayonets fixed, through the titreets of the City of London without the authority of the Lord Mayor. THE POMPADOURS. "The Poiiipadoui-s", is the unofficial, but greatly cherished, second name of the brave old Essex Regi- ment—the double 4's, or 44th Foot. I am sorry I cannot give the history of this distinction, but I rathe? fancy that it was brought from France in Wellington's time. THE HOLY BUYS. It is the boys of the 9th, or Norfolk Regiment, who rejoice in this striking nickname. It originated, so the story goes, in the fact that for a long period of years one of the battalions had never been given an opportunity of going on active service, and the men, disgusted with their treatment, conceived the idea of conferring on themselvs this bitterly sarcastic title. Anyhow, be that as it. may, the title of Holy Boys is one that I am sure any enemy, and more particularly the Huns, would aver was a mis- nomer and would promptly convert into Holy Terrors." THE DIE HARDS. Of all the nickname^ in the Army, the Die Hards" of the Middlesex Regiments is surely the most significantly picturesque. What is more it is literally true. LANCASHIRE LADS. In addition to the South Lancashires, of Fighting Fortieth fame. other Palatine regiments which enjoy the proud distinction of nicknames are the East Lancashires, which rejoices in the sobriquet of the Lily Whiter," the Lancashire Fusiliers which, ever since the day that Minden was fought and the regiment covered itself in glory, has been known as the Minden Boys." and the Loyal North Lan- cashires-the only regiment in the British Army that has the distinction of the word Loyal in its ,Je-ignatioi)-fam il jar] y known as The Lovtft," and, less familiarly, as Wolfe's Own because it wa the regiment to which General Wolfe, of Quebec fame, belonged. This regiment, too. was the only one in the British Army for which a special South African medal was struck. It was the gift-of the people of Kimberley for the good work during the Siege, but the War Office would not give its sanction to the wearing of it. The Manchester Regiment's nickname is. indeed, a terrifying one—"The Bloodsuckers." THE LINCOLNSHIRES. Though it is the North Lancashires that possess the unique distinction of "Loyal." strictly speaking it has more right to be borne by the Lincolns. For the title of Loyal as first bestowed on the Lin- colnshire Voluntee: from which corps the 81st, or 2nd Battalion of the North Lancashire Regiment was formed. However, whithout that distinction, the Lincolns are sufficiently distinguished they are one of the oldest regiments in the service, and cer- tainly one of the very bravest and best. The happy alias of the Lincolns is The Lincoln- shire Poachers." RIFLE REGIMENTS. The King's Royal Rifle-, the Rifle Brigade, the Scottish Rifles, and the Royal Irish Rifles are always distinguishable, even when in khaki, from the fact that they usually wear black buttons. Another dis- tinction of theirs is that they do not carry their rifles at "the slope" (over the sliotilderl as do other-regi- ments: they carry them at "the trail" (horizontally at the full extent of the arm). THE TERRITORIALS. Many Territorial units, those not part and parcel of a regular regiment, have their own nickname* and mottoes. Notable among such is THE LONDON SCOTTISH, the firft Territorial regiment honoured by being sent to the Front in the present war. The motto of this distinguished corps is a very appropriate one; it is "Strike Sure." THE ROYAL ARTILLERY. Beyond the familiar name of "The Gunners there is no well-known nickname attaching to that splendid branch of the Service, the Royal Artillery. But, like the Highlanders, it is not because of any lack of valour on the battlefield. The real reason is because the regiment is so divided and sub- divided it i impossible to apply a nickname which would embrace all the divisions. Still, one battery. "Q" of the Royal Horse, has been immortalized as THE VICTORIA CROSS BATTERY. and that officially, by the War Office, for its super- human gallantry in South Africa. KITCHENER'S OWN REGIMENT. The Royal Engineers, that most wonderful of 11,1: corps, the corps which turns out the clever Generals, the regiment to which Kitchener belonged, is seldom given any ether name than" The Sappers." ARMY SERVICE CORPS. This regiment, the regiment of butchers and bakers and candlestick makers." the one on which the responsibility of feeding the Army depends. into whose hands the whole of the commissarirft arrangements are entrusted, is always spoken of as "The comm-o's—an abbreviation of the word cof- missariat. Considering the never ending labours of this department its motto, "Nil t-ine Lahore "— The commo-o's—an abbreviation of the word com- Nothing without labour," is surely most appro- priate. THE COAL-BOX CORPS. The average Tommy jocularly refers to the Army Ordnance Corps—the munitions, equipment etc., experts-as the "Coal-Box Corps." This, however, not, because of any connection between r and the "Coal-Box" shells of the Germans, but because the huge coal scuttles (boxes) Issued by this department to every barrack room always bear on their sides the regimental crest of the Army Ordnance Depart- ment. THE ARMY PAY CORPS. This department of the Army, a very important one, too, seeks no battle or other honours. It labours silently and efficiently without expecta- tion of reward—possibly it does expect rewarflqbiit it certainly 'never gets any-in seeing that Tommy and his officer receive all the shekels that are due to them from a "grateful" country. Incidentally, it it is mighty particular to see that neiiner Tommy or his officer get a tithe too much of the said shekels. The highest form of colloquial nickname to which the corps has yet attained is The Pen Pushers bestowed on it by an underpaid and resentful Tommv, I expect. THE RED CAi-S. The "Red Caps" (Corps of Military Police) are Tommy's pet aversion. The corps i*; known as the Red Caps" because the members of it always wear a cap with a red top. To many a Tommy, when on mischief bent. that distinctive cap has often been a merciful dispensation of providence; it has enabled him to get away before the wearer of it has been able to get near enough to capture him. Another distinction of the Red Caps" is that there are no privates in the corps: the lowest rank i.; that of a Lance-Corporal. Now, having come into contact with the police, I had better break off before anything happens to me. However, on second thoughfu, IM3 (chance the police and add that Tommy's nickname for soldiers in general is not Tomniies "-but, Swaddies." REPLIES TO CORRESPONDENTS. J.E.—No, a soldier, in unrform, is not allowed to take part in any political procession, or to attend any political meeting. In Hyde Park, where all the tub thumpers in the world foregather military policemen are always on duty to prevent soldiers from taking part in the discussion that take place there. Probably this is the particular place to which your friend was referring. E.E.—Upon resigning his commission an officer is not allowed to retain his rank without the special authority of the King.. MRS. S.W.—As a wife with three children, and your husband making you an allotment, of 9d. a day, you should receive, each week, £ 1 4s. 9d. There has evidently been gome error on the part of the pay office. and you should write there at once point- ing out the same. You will be paid the arrears that are due to you. Curious.—The letters G.O.C. on military docu- ments mean General Officer Commanding.

AMMANFORD URBAN COUNCIL DISMISSAL OF A CONTRACTOR. At the monthly meeting of the Ammanford Council held at the Y.M.C.A. Institute on Wed- nesday night in last week, Mr. J. Harries (Irlwyn) presiding. Others present were: Messrs. J. Davies (vice-chairman), Evan Evans, Thos. Fletcher. Wm. Evans, D. G. Davies, W. N. Jones, B. R. Evans, David Jones, J. Morgans; also the clerk (Mr. M. Evans), assistant clerk (Mr Ernest Evans), sur- veyor (Mr. David Thomas), and the rate collector (Mr. T. J. Rees). CEMETERY. Arising out of the minutes, Mr. Thos. Fletcher im;ired if the Health Committee had met in re rence to the selection of a site for the proposed cemetery. According to the minutes they were to have held a special meeting to discuss that question. Aid. W. N. Jones—I think probably it was as much my fait as Anybody's. I have been away and very busy. But next week I shall be at home. and I hone then we shall have a meeting. HEALTH COMMITTEE. The Health Committee reported having received a plan of a dwelling-house for Mr. C. L. Cleeves on Florence-road, and the same had been examined and passed. An application received from Mr. J. Studt, amusement caterer, for water for his engine on the Cricket Field, Ammanford, from September 1st to 11th, was considered, and it was agreed to grant a supply at a charge of 30s., the cost of conveying the water from the Council's main to the field to be borne by the applicant. The report of the Medical Officer (I)r. D. R. Price) for July and August was read, stating that live cases of scarlet fever, two cases of erysipelas, r and two cases of tubercular disease had been noti- fied. The Clerk was directed to procure a supply of forms, books, and do all that was necessary in connection with the Notification of Births Exten- sion Act, 1915. A communication from the L.G.B. with reference to the bye-laws was read, and the Clerk was directed to go into this matter in conjunction with tho Surveyor, and that they be asked to prepare a d$ift of a set of bye-laws for the consideration of the Committee at an early date. On the motion of Aid. W. N. Jones, seconded by Mr. Wm. Evans, the recommendations were passed. TERMINATING A CONTRACT. Included in the Committee's report was the fol- lowing item: A letter from Mr. James Joshua, contractor for the removal of refuse, was read replying to complaints lodged by the Surveyor. The Committee were of opinion that the work done by the contractor was not satisfactory, and it was agreed to recommend to the Council that the Clerk take the necessary steps to terminate the contract, and that the Council advertise for tenders for carrying out the work." The Clerk asked in regard to the cancellation of the agreement with the contractor, if it was to be a summary dismissal or by notice. Aid. W. N. Jones said they did not know exactlv what was the proper thing to do. They did not consult the Clerk, but he thought the recommenda- tion was that he should deal with the matter in tht proper way. They did not want to say much about it. but left it to the Clerk to see that they were pfotected. and that the services of the con- ractor be brought to an end. At a later stage the Clerk read certain clauses from the agreement with the contractor, making it clear that the refuse was to be removed and carried away to such place or places as the Council's Sani- tary Inspector for the time being should direct and that the work should be done between 7 o'clock a.m. and 11 o'clock a.m., and that if and when the necessity should arise the contractor should per- form and carry out between those hours such other work as might be required by the Surveyor. It was stated by Mr. David Jones that a few- items in Mr. Joshua's bill had been struck out be. cause they were not in accordance with the agree- ment. Mr. J. Davies asked if the man had sinned so much that they could not allow him to continue 1m contract till next March. The Chairman said he did not think he com- mitted such an error that he shou'd be dism-e^cci at ome._ Mr. Thos. Fletcher said they had alrea-iy decided to adopt the recom nendation, and Mr. Dd. Jott-s said it was now left entirelv in the hands of the Pferk. Mr. D. G. Davies-Would it not be for some arrangement to be arrived at with Mr. Joshua so as to continue amicably until March? I d (. r;'t like the idea of terminating any contract. Mr. Thos. Fletcher thought Mr. Davies was out of order. Why did he not discuss it when the motion was on? Mr. Davies explained that the matter was left in abeyance while the Clerk looked up the agree- ment. Mr. Thos. Fletcher said that was only in refer- ence to the notice. They had decided that he be dismissed. The Clerk asked for a resolution as to whether it be summary dismissal or by notice, and Mr. Wm. Evans moved that Mr. Joshua's (services be ois- pensed with this week. and that tenders be invited. Mr. B. R. Evans seconded. Mr. J. Davies proposed that lie be given another month,, and Mr. D. G. Davies Feconded. ( Mr. J. Davies said the man ought to be given a chance to defend himself, and appear before the Committee. Mr. Wm. Evans said they were guided by the Surveyor, and by their own eyes. Mr. B. R. Evans said they had no need to ask Mr. Joshua for his reasons. He was to take in- structions from the Surveyor. Replying to the Chairman, the Surveyor stated that the man would not carry out his instructions. He could not control him. After correspondence which had passed between the contractor and the Committee had been read, lr. Evan Evans moved that he be given a month's notice, and this Mr. J. Davies seconded, as the lUnendmont proposed by the latter was not in order. Ihe Chairman said if the Council decided to givo a months notke they could reinstate him after- wards. Mr. W m. Evans put it to the individual members it any of them would tolerate anvbody in "heir employ to do as he liked. The Chairman suggested if thev could not agree without dividing the house Mr. Wm. Evans-It all depends whose interests we are here to look after-Mr. Joshua's or the rate- payers? Mr. D. G. Davies said they were all there to study the intereste of tho ratepayers. Chairman-We are trying to study both. On a vote being taken four were in favour of the amendment, and five for the motion to terminate the contract at once. FLOODING ON MAIN STREETS. The Roads Committee recommended that the County Council be approached with a view to immediate steps being taken to improve the surf>ite drainage of Bankyrinn. In proposing the recommendation. Mr Thomas Fletcher alluded1 to the flooding of premises on the Square and in Qilay-street whenever there was a drop of raiii. The drains in Quay-i net were lot ■sufficient!j large to take the water rl nning from the Council School yard and from p-erntses at the rear of the Arcade so it was -ug- -1ed that the water from the school yard be 0rained towards ixanmaweia, and that JVIr. Evan Evans, chemist, be asked to c-onstruct and connect with same a diain from the. rear of the Arcade. This was agreed to. BILLS OF COSTS. A communication was read from Mr-«^.s. B:rcham and Co., parliamentary agents, enclosing their but of costs in connection with the promotion of the Ammanford Bill, and requesting the Clerk to at- tach his bill of costs and to have the requisition signed and returned to them for lodgment and taxation. If the bill of cost swas lodged in the thiIXl or fourth week ilJ September they would probably be able to obtain an appointment for taxa- tion some time in November, but if the lodgment was delayed from September they should probably not be able to obtain an appointment till next February. The Clerk stated that owing to the extra work devolving upon him respecting registration duties he had not prepared his own bill. He believed he could do so in a fortnight. It wa agreed that a special meeting be held at convenient date for the Clerk. COUNCIL AND G.W.R. A letter was read from the G.W.R. Co. in reference to the dosing of the Pontamman siding, and, on the motion of Mr. Wm. Evans, seconded bv Mr. D. G. Davies, it was resolved that a reply be sent that unless the Council's request be aeceded to they were determined to take up the matter of electric traction cars for the Amman Valley. TENDERS. Tenders were received for the painting of the Amman bridge as followsTimothy Williams, Llandebie. i:57 15s.; Owen Madden. Ammanford, m £ s"' Tom Lancett- Pantyffvnon-road, £ 23 5s and E. J. Owen and Son. High-street. £ 23 5s. On the motion of Mr. B. R. Evans, it was agreed to accept the tender of Owen Madden. ° LUCKY MKN!" The L.G.B. circular with reference to the ponement of elections was rejd, and, alluding to those whose term originally expired next March, Mr. Thomas Fletcher reniarked, "Lucky men" (laughter). The Clerk said it seemed to him that the period of office of the whole Council was extended. The Surveyor said he had a similar answer in the "Surveyor." Chairman-The burveyor has give nthe answer. The whole Council are pushed on instead of being pushed out (laughter). WATER FOR HOPKINSTOWN. Mr. Thos. Fletcher raised the question of the Hopkmstown water supply. He understood that the Health Committee, which was instructed to meet- and see where the fault lay, had not met at all. Mr. J. Davies said the Committee would prob- ably meet on the same day as for the cemetery. Mr. P letcher said it was time they did something, and the Chairman observed that no doubt they would take the matter in hand.

ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS LIST OF RESULTS. The following are the results of the entrance examinations in connection with the Intermediate Schools in Carmarthenshire:— CARMARTHEN CENTRE. Boys. Keinneth J. Joneat, Niantgaredijg' C. School, 344; Wm. Rhydderch Evans, Abergwili C: of E. School, 333; Thomas Ernest Jones, Abergwili C. of E. School, 321; fArthur L. Davies, Pentre- poeth C. Boys' Schools. 288; Jos. Cecil Evans, Idole C. School, -259; tGeo. F. Evans, Pentrepoth C. Bovs' School, and Walter G. Jeremy, Idole C. School, 242 each; Wm. Emlyn Lewis, Pentrepoth C. Boys' School, 236; A. L. Ungoed Thomas, Pentrepoth C. Boys' School, 233; Lewis Jones, Nantgaredig C. School, 230; Wm., James Jeremv, Pentrepoth C. Boys' School, 225. Girls.—Hannah M. Jones, Cefneithyn C. School, 361; Claudia Morgan, Drefach C. School, 351; Claudia Williams, Pentrepoth C. Girls' Schools, 327; Gwyneth Williams, Abergwili C. of E. School, 314; Gwendoline K. Phillips, Model and Practising Girls' School, 285; Eliz. M. Griffiths, Bankyfelin C. School, 281; Myfanwy Thomas, Model and Prac- tising Girls' School, 264; Maggie Aubrey, Llan- ddarog C. of E. School, and Marv C. Morgans, Abergwili C. of E. School, 2o2 each; tMagdalene Owen, Model and Practising Girls' School, 261; tEdith A. Evans, Model and Practising Girls' School,^ 251; Elsie M. Davies, Pentrepoth Counoil Girls School, 241; Anna Mary Thomas, Bankyfelin Council School, 238; Millicent Wintle, Pentrepoth Council Girls' School. 231; Gladys Jonea, Priory Street C. of E. Girls' School, and Jane Jones, Idole C. School, 225 each. LLANNON CENTRE. Boys. Daniel Thomas, Llechyfedach Council School, 315 marks; Glyndwr Watkins, Cwmgwili C. School, 302; Willie Griffiths, Llechyfedach C. School, 291; Wm. T. Aubrey. Gwendraetb C. School, 268: Albert L. James. Llechyfedach C. Schol, 253; IN-lille H. James. Llechyfedach C. School, 225. Girls.—Helen Cooper. Tumble C. School. 300; Eunice Jones. Llcchyfedach C. School, 294; Mar- garet W. Owen. Tumble C. School, 265. BCRRY PORT CENTRE. Boys.—Percy H. Lewis, Burry Port C. Boys' School, 386; Evan H. P. Evans, Kidwelly Castle C. School, 339; John Haydn Evan*, Burrv Port C. Boys' School, 282. Girls.—Florence Price, Kidwelly National School, 330; Madeline B. Francis, Hillfieia C. Girls' School, 275; tMuriel A. Brown. Burry Port C. Girls' School, 237; Charlotte A. Thomas, Kidwellv Nat School, 233. HEXDY CENTRE. Boys. Wm. M. Walters, Hendy C. Boys' School, 327: Harry D. Hill, Henry C. School, 286; Tudor A Williams. Llangennech Nat. Schools. 274: Ellis E. Hughes, (no application form), 268; Eric V. Davies, Hendy Council School, 253; Gwjlym Thomas, Llangennech C. School, 237. Girls.-Annie D. Jones, Hendy C. School, 339; Sarah A. Thomas, Hendy C. School, 297; Beatrice Bowen, Hendy C. School, 295. FELINFOEL CENTRE. Boys.—Elwyn G. M. Jones, Five Roads C. Schood, 406; Jtohn Heywoofd Thomfcis. Llwynhendy O. School, 338; tAustin Thomas Rudge. Halfway C. School, 290; Mervvn H. Badger. Felinfoel C. School, 285. G Ellen Thomas, Felinfoel C. School. 338; Alice Cec. Thomas. Bynea C. School, 321; tGwyneth Rees, Halfway C. School. 2S3; Irene M. Bowen, Felinfoel Council School, 267; Olive Stan- bury, Felinfoel Council School, 265; Elsie M. Jones, Bryn C. School, 262; Gwendoline Morgan. Daftm C. School. 255; Edith M. Jenkins, Dafen C. School, 226. AMMANFORD CENTRE. The result of this Centre appeared in our issue of August 20th. LLANDILO CENTRE. David T. R. Morris, Llandilo Council School, 268: Wm. H. Thomas. GWYHfe Council School, 254; Meuric J. Price, Llandilo Council School. 225. Girls. -\Iargaret Mary Morris, Llandilo O. School, 268: M. Mar,gardta Rees. Capel Isaac C. School, 256. LLANDOVERY CENTRE. -Girls.-Dilys Rees. Llani/adack Council School 284. WHITLAND CENTRE. Boys.—Evan Idris Evan,, Llanglydwen C. School, 379; Albert S. Morris, Llanglydwen C. School, 283; Wm. David Walters, WhitJand C. School, 281; Norman A. Harries, Whitland C. School, 277; Lemuel T. Walter< Whitland C. School, 249; Vin- cent T. Lewis, Llanglydwen C. School, 240. Girls.-Estli,or Phillips. Henllan C. School, 281; Mary Anne Lewis, Ffynonwen C. School, 232; Lizrie M. Phillips. Ffynonwen Council School, 225. ST. CLEARS CENTRE. Boyi.-Dav 'd T. Davies, Cwmbach Council School, 266; Arthur T. Griffiths, Glasfryn Council School, 243; James Phillips, Cwmbach Council School, 225. Girls.—Martha Jane Evans, Cwmbach C. School, 329: Anna Mary Evans, Cwmbach C. School. 294; Sarah Ann Phillips, Penybont C. School, 292; Florrie C. Davies, Cwmbach C. School, 277; Emily Williams. Cwmbach C. School, 258; Maggio Florence Davies. Penybont C. School, 245: Phoebe Jane Griffiths. Penybont C. School, 235; Hannah J. Rees, Penybont, C. School, 225. Two other Trelech candidates-f,ily Evans and Cecil Thomas Howells-qualified. BrRSAR SCHOLARSHIPS. The following are the results of the examination for Bursar Scholarships at County Interiflediato Schools in Carmarthenshire conducted by His Majesty's Inspector, Mr. J. Bancroft, M.A., on the 26th June. 1915: Margaret Ann Jones, Abergwili C. of E. School, 344, Carmarthen Centre; Bessie Griffithms, Whitland County School, 336, Whitland Centre; Mattie Rees, Parcyrhun Council School, 332, Amamnford Centre: Catherine Ann John, Whitland County School. 331, Whitland Centre; Daisy Williams (110 application form), 315. Llanelly Centre: Thomas Brown Hayward, Garnant Council School, 309, Ammanford Centre; Margaret Wil- liams, Parcyrhun Council School, 296, Ammanford Centre; Thomas Idris Jones, Parcyrhun Council Schol, 288, Ammanford Centre; Annie Davies, Cefnbrynbrain Council School, 285, Ammanford Centre; John Wells Roberts, Llanelly County Boys' School, 283, Llanelly Centre: Willie Evans Wil- liams, Cwmifor Council School, 279, Llandilo Cen- tre; Brinley Jones. Halfway Council School, and Rachel Renna Rees, Hendy C. School. 262 each, Llanelly Centre; Winifred Bowen, Amman Valley County School, 257. Ammanford Centre; Lizzie Williams, CaiotVillage Council School, 254, Llan- dovery Centre; David John Davies. Llandilo County School. 252. Llandilo Centre; Alice Dorothy Brown, Llechyfed" Hi C. School, 236, Llanelly Cen- Winifred Mabel Williams, Garnant Council S- 1 235. Ammanford Centre; Annie May Jones, Llechyfedach C. School. 233. Llanellv Centre; Annie Every, New Dock Council Girls' School and Hilda. WJiHiams, LlanelDy County GtyV fSdhool, 232 each, Llanelly Centre: Idwal Davies, Llan- gadock C. School, 227. Llandovery Centre: Kate Thomas. Llan.gadock C. School, 226, Llandovery Centre; Bessie Thomas, Five Roads C. School, 225, Llanelly Centre.

UANEGWAD Rational EGG Oollection.—In response to an urgent appeal for one million eggs during the Queen Alexandra week from the Directors of the National Egg Collection for the Wounded," egg services were held at the three churches in this parish on Sunday, the 22nd ult. Offerings in money as well as in kind (eggs) were asked for. A big effort was made to ensure success. Even the ser- vices of children were requisitioned. Those of the children who responded (arranged in the order of merit) were Dfln Jones, Bryn-y-mor; Gwladya Thomas, Ty'rllandre; H. Dudley Williams, Glan- dulas, and Dorothy Thomas, Ffynnondeilo. The first two deserve special mention. In fact, the great success attained is largely due to the chil- dren. The following is a list of the egg offerings: -Allty-goleu (Davies). 60; The Vicarage, 57; Cwm- .gwyn, 50; Tylllwyd, 50; Cefnmeiros, 5C; Alltygoleu (Thomas), 43; Derimoilon. 42; Cefngwyn, 40; Pla;, 40; Alltyferin (per Mrs. Bath's grand-children), 29; Ty l'bach, 36: Nurse Notz, 36: Llwyn. 30; Meiros Hill, 30; Glantowy, 30; G. Bailey (Coffee House). 30; Glancarw, 30; D. Davies (Troedrhiwfelda), 27; Abercothi House. 24; Typicca. 24: Gwyddfagattw, 24; Dderwendeg, 24; D. Eric Hart, 24; Penparke, 20; Mynachty Mill, 20; Cilarddu, 18; Plaspant 17;, John Jones (Brynamlwg) 16; Marie Louise 16; Maesycrug 12; Red Lion, 12; W7aunrenig, 12; Glyn- coch, 12: Penybont. 12; Tynewydd. 12: Anne Ree-, 12; Llwvnvbrain, 12; H. Taylor, 10; A. David, 6; Glancothi, 10; and Violet Daniel, 6 (Collected by Dan Jones). Llwchgwyn. 18; Abercothi, 12; Tyr-' dail, 12; Tynwern, 12; Cefn, 12; Sarngelli, 25; Penrheol Stores, 12; Tvnycoed, 12: Cwmtwrch Farm, 12: Nantsaer. 12; Cofngrug, 12: Alltvferin x Farm. 12: Bryndawe. 60: Penlanfaeh, 20: Cresselly, 30; Tynewydd, 3: Clwttau, 6; Mount Pleasant (Rees), 4; Waungranod, 6; Penrhiwmeredith, 8; Blaenegwad, 6; Brynawel, 10; Mrs. Davies (Allty- ferin Farm). 12: Mrs. Thomas i -ynyddbach). 6; Penygarn. 7: Castle Howell. 12; Coedsaithbren, 3-3, Tynywaun (additional), 17; Blaennantymab, 12; Nantymabganol. 6 (Collected by Gwladys Thomas). Tynywaun, 40 ;LIettyrgofid, 30; Abersalwach, 6; Cothi House, 3; Island House, 6; Ffynnondeilo, 8; Broneidan. 6: Mrs. Williams (Nantgaredig). l\ Penygarn, 4 (collected by H. Dudley Williams). 70. (Collected by Dorothy Thomas). Ffynnondeilo, 12; Mount Pleasant (Jones), 12; Lodge, 6: Tanyrallt, 6: Cwm, 6: Glvneiddan. 6: Mount Pleasant (Davies), 6; Maesycrug. 3: Myrtle Farm, 2; Panty- dauddwr. 2; and Tynewydd, 6. (Collected by Misa Bill and Miss Stokes). Godor. 28; Tanerdv. 12; and Mynachdy Farm, 20. The egg offerings at the Parish Church amounted to 982; at Holy Trinity, 345: and at St, John's, 473; total. 1.800. "Offerings in money at the Parish Church amounted to jB2 16s. 3d. at Holy Trinity. £ 4 4s. 8d.; and at St. John's, £ 1 6s. lOd. Given instead of eggs to Dan Jones, 17s. 6d.; and to Gwladvs Thomas. 8s. Id total, JB9 13s. 4d

LLANDYSSUL Death. —ii< table minister and schoolmaster passed awiiy on Monday at Llandyssu! m the persoi- of the Rev. JThoma^ Jamec, M.A. The deceased gentleman, who was born at Yerwick in 1834, had been in failing health for some time. He will be best remembered as a schoolmaster, and his name will be always linked with the story of education in Cardiganshire. The son of pious parents, he was sent to a local school, kept by the Rev. Griffith Davies. of Blaenanerch, and in 1857, hf began preaching. In the following year he entered Trevecca College, under Dr. D. Charles The founder and first principal. His fellow students have passed away with the exception of the Rev>. J. Evans. Abermeurig. and Morris Morgan, Swansea. In 1862 Mr. James competed successfully for the Dr. William* Scholarship, and became a. student at "Glasgoyv University. He remained at Glasgow for four years, and took his M.A. degree. Two years later he was ordained Calvinistie Methodist minister, and settled at LlandnsuJ. It was in August. 1868. that he opened his grammar school, and for 27 years he was the principal of the most notable of the preparatory schools in South Wales. Mr. James was examiner at Trevecca in the days of Principal Howells and Dr. Harries Jones. Ha was also synodical examiner for two years. He married in 1888 Miss Mary Morris, of Penmorfa. who survives.

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GOLDEN GROVE On Saturday, the 28th ult., a very eucessfui tea and entertainment took place in the Church Hall, Caswell, in connection with the Sunday School. Favoured with delightful weather, there was an excellent, attendance, and the proceedings through- out were much enjoyed. Amongst those who pre- sided and attended at the tables were: Mrs. T. Roberts, Nantymynydd; Mr. and Miss Rees, Post Office; Jlrt. Evans, Brynhawddgar; Mrs. Lloyd, Temple; Miss Thomas, Stag-terrace, and Mrs. Thomas, Altwen, who, during the afternoon, were kept busily employed in atiendiiig to the needs of their hungry guests. After tea the scholars, young and old, adjourned to an adjoining field (kindly lent by Mr. Rhys Richards), where sports and games were indulged in, and sweets were distributed amongst the younger scholars by Mr. D. Watkins and Mr. T. Rees. Sports being over and the tables at the Church Hall having been cleared, a very interesting- entertainment wae held, presided over by the Rev. Aldred Williams (vicar). The pro- gramme consisted of recitations by Tommy Lloyd, Sally Lloyd. George Evans. Tegwen Thomas, Doug- las Swithenbank, Rachel Lloyd, Harriet Evans, Lizzie Evans, Hannah Lloyd, Ceinwen Davies, .Muriel Davies. A. M. Swithenbank, M. Lewie, Maud Thomas, and D. J. Roberts, Capel Hendre. Dialogue by Maud Thomas and Harriet Evans. Duett by M: Lloyd and Harriet Evans. Trio by Ruby, Jesise and Garsie Roberts. Solos (accom- panied by the mandoline) by Garsie Roberta and Miss Lilian Roberts. Solos by Messrs. D. J Roberts. W. J. Thomas and E. Ivor Evans. The Sunday Sbhool Choiir (Rond;uctied Mr). Philip Roberts, Glyn, Henllan) also rendered several glees in the course of the evening. Mr. W.*J. Daniels, Golden Grove, and Mr. D. J. Roberts, Glyn, Hen- Ian. ably presided at the piano. On the proposition of Mr. D. Watkins, Gwndwngwyn, seconded by Mr. T. Rees, Post Office, the usual votes of thanka wero accorded to all who had in any way contri- buted to the success of the treat. The proceed- ings closed with the singing of the National Anthem. NEWCASTLE-EMLYN. At the Emlyn Arms Hotel. NewcastIc-Emiyn. on August 27, Messrs. J. D. Jones, Son, and George offered the freehold farm and lands, Plasyrhafod, East Cilrhedyn." Carmarthen, consisting of 9Ga. Or. 23p. Bidding went up to £ 1.895. when the property was withdrawn. Messrs. J. D. Jones. Son, and George also offered a freehold small holding, Green- grove, Capel Twnn, Newcastle-Emlyn, consisting of 7a. 2r. 25p. This was sold for B410 to Mr. E. Snurin, Pleasant View, Ncwc:1"'t1p.F.m1yn. <