The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. On and After JULY 1 A NEW SERVICE OF EXPRESS TRAINS Will be in operation between "V BIRMINGHAM And SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE DISTRICT And WORCESTER, MALVERN, HEREFORD, And SOUTH WALES, As under:— DOWN TRAINS. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m- Birmingham (Snow-hill) 9 3811 3012 35 3 55 5 50 Wolverhampton 9 Oil 2012 40 3 3o o 30 Worcester (Foregate-flt.j. 10 4912 37 2S 8 5 2 6 55 Great Malvern .U 7 12 54 2 34 5 19 7 12 p.m. Hereford. 11 45 1 27 3 30 5 52 7 45 p.m. Newport 1 27 2 57 5 18 7 22 9 Cardiff 1 50 3 20 5 53 7 45 9 50 Swansea .» 3 50 5 15 8 15 11 45 Carmarthen 4 45 6 2510 5 12 27 Tenby 6 0 7 30 — — — UP TRAINS. I a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. 11,oby .♦• 8 10 50 Carmarthen 3 52 9 38 12 5 Swansea 4 30 7 4010 45 11 20 1 30 Cardiff 6 0 9 2512 22 1 10 3 55 Newport 6 35 9 4812 46 1 35 4 14 Hereford 8 011 24 2 15 3 55 5 50 Great Malvern 8 4011 59 2 51 4 40 6 26 Worcester (Foregate-st.). 8 52:12 11 3 3 5 0 6 38 Wolverhampton 10 55 1 47 4 17 6 47 9 0 Birmingham (Snow-hill). 10 0) 1 17 4 12 6 15 7 46 S.Shrub-hill. S.Shrub-hill. Through Carriages between Cardiff and Birmingham. HY'. LAMBERT, General "Manager.

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. it; EVERY SATURDAY until SEPTEMBER 28th, CHEAP EXCURSION TICKETS will be iseao&lroui CARMARTHEN to ABBRYSTWITH by ordinary trains, returning same day or follow- ing Monday. Fare, 3rd Class, 7s. HY. LAMBERT, General Manager. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. WESTERN DIVISION OF THE COUNTY OF CARMARTHEN. ELECTION, 1889. TAKE Notice that all claims against HUGH HINBT JOHN WILLIAMS-DRUMMOND, Esquire, or against me, the undersigned, his Election Agent, in respect of the above Election, must be sent to me at the undermentioned address on or before the First day of August, 1889, in default of which the •aise will (under Section 29 of the Corrupt Practices Act, 1883), be barred, and cannot be paid. (Signed) D. LONG PRICE, Of Talley House, Talley, near Llan. dilo, in the County of Carmarthen, Election Agent for the said HUGH HBHKY JOHN WILLIAMS- DBUMMOND. Dated the 18th day of July, 1889. iiiir T. RULE OWEN S ANNOUNCEMENTS. PEMBROKESHIRE. r- PARISHES OF WHITECHURCH AND MONACHLOGDDU. IMPORTANT SALE OF FREEHOLD ESTATES. MR T. RULE OWEN has received intructions to offer FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION at the BLACK LION HOTEL, CARDIGAN, on 8aturday, the 27th day of July, 1889, at 2 o'clock precisely (subject to conditions of sale) the following VALUABLE PROPERTIES, together containing about 378 Acres of excellent Meadow, Arable, and pasture Land, situated within easy distance of good Markets and Fairs, in five Lots. MONACHLOGDDU PARISH. LOT 1. All that Messuage, Tenement, and Lands called Carnemenin, otherwise Carneymenin, contain- tag 99a. 3r. 18p. or thereabouts, in the occupation of Mr James Thomas as tenant from year to year at the Rent of M. There is a Modus of Is. lid., a Chief Rent of 2s. 4d., and Land Tax 4s. 6d., chargeable on this Farm. LOT 2.-The Farm of Lletherissa, otherwise Llether, containing 24a. 2r. 9p. or thereabouts, near to the last lot, and held by Mr Thomas Bowen, for a term of 80 years from Michaelmas, 1883, at an Annual Rent of 213, the Tenant paying Tithe Rent Charge and all Taxes (except Property Tax and Land Tax.) There is a Land Tax of Is. chargeable on this lot. LOTS 1 and 2 have valuable rights of Turbary and Depasturage over the extensive common of .Monach- logddu containing 1,900 acres or thereabouts, exercisable in common with the persons claim- •og in respect of the other Farms surrounding the Common. WHITECHURCH PARISH. LOT 3.-Thel Whitechurch Demesne, comprising a capital Residence (approached by Carriage Drive from Main Road) between Newport and Newcastle Emlyn Extensive and Newly Erected Farm Build- Waterwheel, with good water supply; large WALLED Garden Pleasure Grounds and Shrubberies; and 219a. 2r. lip. or thereabouts of Rich Meadow, Arable and Pasture Land, held by Mr Rees Thomas °n a yearly tenancy (terminable at Michaelmas inany Tear by six months' notice on either Bide) at the Rent £ 260, the tenant paying Rates, Tithe Rent Charges, Taxes and Assessments (except Landlord's Property Tax); and a cottage Garden, and Small Meadow in the acbupgtion of Margaret John at the Rent of £3 per annnm. The above > Property is beautifully wooded, a»d the Forest Timber Trees, and Larch Plantations are valu- oble. The Situation is excellent, being about 3 miles from the fCryiamych Station of the Whitland and Cardigan Itallway, and aboUt 6 mileB from the towns of New- port and Cardigan. „ t' The Parish Church is situated on the Property. To Gemleman Farmers desirous of residing in a pictures- que and fertile district, this Lot is peculiarly suitable and attractive. There are well stocked Salmon and Trout Streams within easy distance and two Packs of Rounds hunt the neighbourhood. LOT 4.—The Farm of Felin Ucha, otherwise Felindre or Velindre Mill, comprisiqg Farm-house, Outbuild- ings, Corn Mill, and about 25a. lr. 12p., held by Mr Stephen Rees as yearly tenant, at the rent of £ 30. This Lot also include One-fifth some other share of .a W- see of Undivided Land near to this Farm, called aengyd and containing about 10 acres. LOT 5.-The Small Mountain Farm of Parc-y-botty, comprising Cottage, Out Houses, and 8a. 3r. 29p. of Land, held by Mr John Edwards as yearly tenant at a tent of £ 10. Lots 3, 4, and 5, have Valuable Rights of Common over Several Thousand Acres of Mountain Land In the parishes of Whitechurch, Meline, and Nevern, exerciseable in common with the persons claiming in respect of other Farms surrounding the Mountain Land. Particulars, Plans, and Conditions of Sale may be obtained at the Offices of Messrs Saffery, Huntley and 8on, Chambers, 92, Tooley Street, London Bridge, S.E. of Thomas Colby, Esq., Panty-derri, Blaenffos, R.S.O.; at the Black Lion Hotel, Cardigan; and of Mr T. Rule Owen, Estate Agent and Valuer, Haverfordwest. CARMARTHENSHIRE. PARISH OF MYDRIM. SALE OF AN IMPORTANT FREEHOLD ESTATE. MR. T. RULE OWEN will offer for SALE by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Ivy Bush Hotel. Carmarthen, on Saturday, the 17th day of Aogost, 1889. at 2 o'clock p.m. precisely, the PBNTOWIN ESTATE," comprising Pentowin House, and extensive Outbuildings, Cottage and Garden, and 187 Acres 0 Roods and 38 Perches of rich Meadow, Pasture, Arable, and Woodland; also the Farm of "CwMPAMS," adjoining the above, with Farm-house and premises a Cottage and Garden called 6, ewmrALISFACII," and 59 Acres 2 Roods and 16 Perches of Meadow, Pasture, Arable and Wood- land. The Property, which will be offered in one lot. comprises some of the richest land in that proverb- ially good agricultural district, aad is well-watered. The timber is of large size and very valuable, and the plantations are thriving. The Estate is inter- sected by good roads, and is distant about 1 mile from the St. Clears station on the Great Western Railway. Printed particulars, with plaus, are in course of preparation, and may be obtained of Mr T. Rule Owen, Estate Agent and Valuer, Haverfordwest, and of Messrs. EATON EVANS & WILLIAMS, Vendor's Solicitors, Haverfordwest. Haverfordwest, July 10th, 1889. MESSRS. WALTER LLOYD & SON'S ANNOUNCEMENT PEMBROKESHIRE AND CARDIGANSHIRE. Highly Important Sale of a very Desirable FREEHOLD MANSION, FARMS, SMALL TENEMENTS, AND LANDS. MESSRS. WALTER LLOYD & SON have been DLL instructed to offer for SALE by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Black Lion Hotel, Cardigan, on Saturday, the 3rd day of August, 1889. at two o'clock in the afternoon (subject to the Particulars and Con- ditions of Sale to be then and there produced), the following Valuable FREEHOLD PROPERTY:- LOT 1.—All that exceedingly attractive Mansion, with the Outbuildings and Lands belonging and ad- joining thereto, called DYFFRYN," situate in the Parish of Kilrhedyn, in the County of Pembroke. The house if thoroughly well built, is charmingly situate, and contains 3 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms, and very extensive kitchen, scullery, and dairy pre- mises, with large underground cellars. The Out- buildings are very corvenient and strongly built, and comprise large and first-class stabling accommodation (one stable containing 3 stalls and another 7 or 8), coach house, extensive cowhouse, barn, cart shed, Ac. The lands have a southerly aspect, and contain over 100 acres of very high-class grazing fields, lying com- pact and convenient to the buildings. The fields are well sizeoL with straight and good hedges, and each field is fully supplied with a never failing quantity of excellent rannintr water. Thev have been for manv years past let annually as accommodation land for grazing purposes, and this practice can doubtless be successfully continued in the future. The house is surrounded by fine trees, in which there is a rookery. There are two gardens, lawn, and shrubbery. The distance from Llanfyrnach Station is about 4 miles, and the towns of Newcastle Emlyn, Cardigan, and Carmarthen are within 7, 9, and 16 miles respectively. Excellent fishing and good rough shooting are obtain- able in the neighbourhood. The property offers a most desirable country residence. Possession of the house and buildings wiH be given on the 29th day'of September next, and of the lands on the 14th day of November following. LOT 2. Alt that D^essuage with, the Fotir Fields now; occupied therewith called LLAIH YFWAILL," situate; near Dyffryij aforesaid^ and 'abutting oh the road'leading to Llanfyrnach Statiop.. This.ia a cop- venient little holding, and is now in the occupation of David Da vies as yearly tenant thereof. LOT 3.—All that Cottage and' Garden with the Field adjoining thereto, called CWMPHDBAN,sitqaitq #ear Dyffryn aforesaid, and now in the occupation of Mr David Thomas as to the Cottage and Garden under an Indenture of Lease, and as to the field as yearly .teaant thereof. (Mr David Thoni^'of Cwmpe<?ran fefdVw«id will show the above three lolå). LOT 4.—All that Farm with the Messuage or Tene- ment, Outbuildings, Fields, Closefe, and Parcels of Land thereto belonging, called F»TNNOITFAIJ»," situate in the Parish of Blaenporth, in the County of Cardigan. This is a very compact and desirable Freehold Farm, comprising nearly 90 acres, and lying above the village of Aberporth, within 7 miles of Cardigan, and about 5 miles of Newcastle Emlyn. The Outbuildings are in thorough repair, and the holding is in a good state of cultivation. This property offers a capital opportunity to any person desiring to purchase a freehold farm either for occupation by himself, or as an investment. It is now in the occupation of Mrs Anna Jones, or her under-tenants. A Cottage, Garden, and Field upon the farm are separately under-let. (The occupier will show this lot). The land tax trad rent.charge in lieu of tithes will be apportioned where necessary. Further Particulars, Plans, and Conditions of Sale may be obtained in due course of Messrs Walter Lloyd & Son, Auctioneers and Estate Agents, Mydrim, St. Clears, and of W. W. BRODIE, Solicitor, Llanelly. MR. JOHN DANIEL JONES'S ANNOUNCEMENT. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. Important Sale of very valuable Freehold Properties in the several Parishes of Cenarth, in the County of Carmarthen, and Clydey, Cilgerran, Bridell, Llanji- hangel-Peribedw, Castellan, Penrydd, Whitechurch, Maenclochog, and Llandilo, in the County of Pem- broke, being outlying portions of The Hicynbedw and Kilwendeagc Estates, and containing an area of about 1,120 acres. THE following PROPERTIES will be OFFERED for SALE by AUCTION, by Mr. JOHN DANIEL JONES, in convenient Lots, at the Black Lion Hotel, Cardigan, on the 27th day of July next, unless previously disposed of by Private Contract In the Parish of-Cenarth.-The Farms of Lletty.Cnwc and Pontbrencyeh. In the Parish of Clydey-The Farms of Penralltcych and Parkypersongwyn. In the Parish of Cilgerran-Llwyncregin Fields, fields called Perci, Thomas, Rees, the small Holdings of Cwmissaf and Gellioer, with part of Park-y-ddacws, the Farm of Fetidir (under lease), and three dwelling- houses and premises in Cilgerran Villagej one of which is included in Feudir lease. In the Parish of Bridell-The Farm of Penlan. In the Parish of Llanfihangel-Penbedw—The Holdings of Waungiach, Yetwen, Kilwendeg Arms, and Maen- coch, Cottage and Garden (under lease), part of Yetwen), and three strips of land, part of Maencoch. In the Parish of Castellan—The Holdings of Bwlch and Tynewydd, and Ucheloleu Fields. In the Parishes of Penrydd and Castellan-The Farm of Rhydwen, and the Cottage, Smithy, and Garden (under lease) on part thereof. In the Parish of Whitechurch-The Farm of Coed- cefnlasuchaf, with the right of Common of Pasture over the waste lands of Foeldrygarn. In the Parishes of Maenclochog and Llandüo-The Upland Farm of Pantmeinog. Lithographed Plans and Particulars may be had, and all information obtained, of the Auctioneer, Hawen Hall, Rydlewis, R.S.O. or of Mr. WILLIAM EVANS GEORGE, Solicitor, Newcastle-Emlyn. Newcastle-Emlyn, June 17th, 1889. MESSRS. J. HOWELL THOIIAI A CO.'S ANNOUNCEMENTS. CARMARTHEN. i- 11 -4 Highly important sate of Jersey and Guernsey Corn and Heifers, with Calves at their fed Or to calve very i shorttyl To THE Ng:o ,qy, GKNTRT, AGRICUL- TURISTS, AND OTHERS. MESSRS. J. HOWELL THOMAS & Co. will SELL by AUCTION, in the yard of the Boar's Head Hotel, Carmarthen, on Saturday, the i7tb of July, 1889, a grand herd of 10 Guernsey and. Jersey COWS & HEIFERS direct from the Channel Islands, selected with extreme care by the eminent Importer and Proprietor, Mr Edward Parsons Fowler; all being with Calves at their feet or to calve within a few days of the date,of Sale. The Cattle will be on view on the morning of Sale, and Descriptive Catalogues may be obtained of the Auctioneers. Sale to commence at half-past two o'clock. Estate Agency, Auction, and Surveying-Offices, Carmarthen, July 8th, 1889. MR. DAVID THOMAS'S ANNOUNCEMENTS. COUNTY OF CARMARTHEN. PARISHES OF LLANYBYTHER, LLANFIHAJjfQEL BHOSY- COBN, AND LLANFIHANGEL-AR-ARTH. ImportantSale. of. Freehold Estates situate in the above parishes, comprising several Houses and Gar- dens and Accommodation Land, in and near tibe Village of Abergorlech Forest Mill and Land near Brechfa the Farms of Troedyrhiw, Tyrlan, Gwer- nogle Farm, situate near Gwernogle; the., "Ploh Inn, Shop, Independent Chapel, and Smithy, at Gwernogle the New Inn Public House and Farm. Accommodation Fields, several newly-erected Houses, the Farms of Pantmawr and Pantsten, situate in or near the Village of New Inn, near Pencader; including extensive Rights of Common Pon'aii nf TJa-nfihanorfll-Tihoavcorn i together with several large Groves of Oak and Larch Planta- tions all lying in a sporting neighbourhood, and offering great attractions to the sportsman as well as the capitalist for making an advantageous invest- ment. MR. DAVID THOMAS is favoured with instruc- tions to offer for SALE by PUBLIC AU C-TION, at the Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Carmarthen, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon precisely, on Saturday, the 27th day of July, 1889, in 31 lots, the above-mentioned valuable Freehold PROPERTY. Particulars, with Plans and Conditions of Sale, may be had of Messrs. Eaton Evans & Williams, Solicitors, Haverfordwest; Messrs. Barker, Morris, & Barker, Solicitors, Carmarthen; and of Mr David Thomas, Land Agent, and Surveyor, Carmarthen. WANTED a respectable Girl as General Servant for a family of two, residing in Swansea.—Apply, Dr Price, 136, Priory-street, Car- marthen. WANTED, to Purchase a few acres of good Brown Fibrous Peat. Send sample and lowest cash price to Mr. VISE, 101, Greenwood-road, Dalston Rise, London. MR. JOHN FRANCIS'S ANNOUNCEMENTS. ,# PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. PARISHES OF LLANSTEPHAN & ABEUGWILI, QARMARTHENSHIRE. MR. JOHN FRANCIS is instructed to offer for SALE by AUCTION, at the Ivy Bush Hotel, Carmarthen, on Saturday, the 3rd of August, 1889, the farms of Cwmcellin, Pendeggy Mill and Land, Plasnewydd, and several small lots near Llanybri; Penyback, Penybauk, the Cambrian House and Land, and several Fields of accommodation land, in the parish of Llanstephan; and the farm of Velindre, in the parish of Abergwili. Particulars will duly appear, and in the meantime may be obtained of the Auctioneer or of MESSRS. BARKER, MORRIS, & BARKER, Solicitors, Carmarthen. II, WOOD'S ROW, CARMARTHEN. MR. JOHN FRANCIS is instructed by the Representatives of the late Mrs. S. Jones to SELL by AUCTION, at 2 p.m., on Thursday, July 25th, 1889, at the Sale-room of the Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Carmarthen (where the Goods have been removed from 11, Wood's Row for convenience of Sale), the whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and other Effects, for particulars of which see posters. CARMARTHENSHIRE. PARISHES OF ST. CLEARS & LLANFIHAN. GEL-ABERCOWIN. IMPORTANT SALE of FREEHOLD FARMS, SMALL HOLDINGS, ACCOMMODATION LAND, BUILDING SITES, DWELLING NO USES, L- LAND. MR JOHN FRANCIS is instructed to offer for SALE by PUBLIC AUCTION, at tke 8wan Hotel, St. Clears, at 2 p.m., on Friday, the 26th of, July, Jl889r 12. Lots, or m such other number of Lots as may be determined upon prior to or at the timf of. Sale, the undermentioned valuable Freehold Proper- ties, situate in the above parishes, agadicotnprising excellent Farms, Fields of Accommodation Land, Dwelling Houses and Land, Building Sites, &Q. known generally as PKNHWPTON and GLASPAKTV" most conveniently situate, some being close to and Bome in the town of Saint Clears; others near Saint Clears Railway Station, and mostly adjoining^ and intersected by main roads. (The land is exceedingly rich and productive.) N*aaely:— of Description. Lots In the Parish of Llanifhangel-Aberoowin, A. IL P 1 Field of Accommodation Land, known 3 2 39 as Llaingardde or Llwynygerthi 2 Meadow, known as Glasfrynfach 3 0 36 3 A small Field, formerly part of Glas- 0 2 6 frynfach, from which it is separated by the Great Western Railway. In the Parish of Saint Clears. 4 Pwlltrap Farm 11 1 34 5 Fields known as Penhwpton 12 1 20 6 A Field, called Parkbach, formerly part 2 3 21 of Pwlltrap 7 A Field, known as Llainscallog (part of 0 3 25 Penhwpton) 8 Garden, part of Llainscallog 0 0 5 9 A. Meadow, called Parkyglastwn 2 0 8 10 A Close of Land, situate adjoining Zion Baptist Chapel, St Clears, and fronting the main road from St Clears to Llan- dowror; also a small strip of land on r the opposite side of the road. 0 3 18', 11 Dwelling House and Garden adjoining 0 0 21 12 Glaspant Dwelling House, Outbuildings, 0 3 24 Orchard, Garden, and Land. Particulars, plans, and conditions of sale may be obtained at the Swan Hotel, St, Clears of Mr John Francis, auctioneer, land agent, valuer, and surveyor, Carmarthen; or of MESSRS. BARKER, MORRIS, & BARKER, Solicitors, Carmarthon.

TO OUR READERS. Several communications, including an account of the Wimbledon meeting, and news from Aberystwith and Llanllwni, have been held over for want of space.—THE EDITOR.

THE result of the Poll for the Western Division of Carmarthenshire was declared on Thursday afternoon and showed a majority of 1,722 votes in favour of the Gladstonian candidate. Our opponentsjwerejimmoderately jubilant, and Mr Lloyd Morgan and Mabon- the electioneering fighting cock brought for the occasion from the Rhondda—crowed over their triumph from the balcony of the Guild- hall. We cannot, however, go shares with, them in their jubilation for we cannot help thinking that the constituency has rejected the better man, neither, indeed, have they any sound reason for their excessive joy. When all the circumstances of the case are taken into account, and thestateof things gener- ally in the Division considered, and what an lip-hill fight it was, surely we have some reasons to congratulate ourselves upon the success which has followed our efforts, much as this "seventeen hundred" is flaunted in our face. In spite of all the prejudice which the Radical press, platform, and pulpit have treated among the electors for the last three by disseminating deliberate falsehoods about the present Government and its Iriab [• policy, we have succeeded in reducing the Radi- cal majority at the last election by some 500 6dd, and to inerme. t be-Unionist vote, by mere tjhan 600. In a way the election Happened tit a Very opportune time for our opponents^ It pocurred just after the County Council oampaign at the beginning of the year, when oo stone was left unturned to secure a Radical triumph. Again, in several parts we have had ugly tithe squabbles, which created a vast amount of prejudice in people's minds against the powers that be, as the masses are ever prone to trace every social ailment to a prime- ministerial source. These and a variety of other causes account for the seventeen hundred majority which we now hear so much of, and which, if it is taken as a proof of Radical strength and life in the Division, is no more and no less than a mere fallacy. The reduced majority from what the figures were three years ago, and the Unionist increase on the present occasion, are the only honest gauge by which to measure the decline or growth of Gladstonianism in West Carmarthenshire. These are significant facts, and are big with promise for the future of the Unionist cause. The contest was a test, and the result fully justifies the action of Mr Drummond's friends in having invited him to stand. The election teaches one great lesson furthdf organisation. It came upon us while not a few of us were napping, and our forces scat- tered. Surely, if we toil on steadily for the next three years or so, when we may expect a ereneral election, we can do wonders, and the seat now looked upon as the Gladstoniaiis' own may then boast of a worthier occupant.

WE have been given to understand that the Rev Parry Griffith, Curate of Hay, has accepted the secretaryship of the St. David's Diocesan Temperance Society. We are glad to hear of this appointment for two reasons-first, because Mr Griffith is very capable, and, in the second place, because there is a great deal of work to be done. Up to the present time the Temperance cause in this diocese has been worked with rather small success by an honorary secretary and four honorary Archi- diaconal secretaries. There are but few branches in the diocese and the keeping of these societies going will not take up much of Mr Griffith's time. But the Committee doubtless hope that the secretary will be able to persuade a number of the clergy to form branches. There are many incumbents who would really like to make some definite attack upon Intemperance, which is doing so muct harm to some of the pleasantest people in their parishes. But they hardly know how to begin ? They do not know if they can keep up an interest in the meetings. They are afraid to attack the public-house interest. They are not sure if they can go on safely themselves without alcohol, and they rightly believe that the active agents in any Temper- ance work must be abstainers. But surely they might become Presidents of a society, which places Temperance and Abstinence on an equal footing, and find some enthusiatic abstainers to take the lead. Nobody expects an old man to change the habits of his life. And if they are afraid of offending people interested in the trade, they may remember that part of their office is to give offence. And, besides, no offence is ever taken by the publicans at the formation of a Band of Hope, and their children are often the first to join. We may be sure that Mr Griffith will be able to give sound advice as to the best way of keeping up jan interest in the meetings, for he has worked for the last two or three years at Hay, where the Temperance work has been very successful, and the inter^t in the meetings has been wonderfully sustained. We hope that the •clei-gjy .3 £ iULgiye. Mr Griffith a hearty welcome, and that, being as he is a good speaker in both languages, he will have much success in his new sphere of work.

J SOdfcBTY AND PE RSONAL. Lord Salisbury has sent a memorandum, on the -part of the Cabinet, to the Queen and to the Prince of Wales, concerning the future position of Princp^ Louise.. !?he Prime Minister and his colleaguet have thought it expedient (and very ptopefly) to point out that at present only the lives *>f her two brothers stand between the Princess and the direct Succession to the Throne. Prince Albert Victor is going to India in the e autunttn tor several months; and Prince George fono., an adventurous profession. If the two brothers died without issue Princess Louise would ultimately succeed to the Throne. No subject could possibly be allowed to become Prince Consort to a reigning Queen, and it is easy to imagine the very embarrassing complication which would be the result of either Lord Fife or any one in a similar position becoming the father to the Heir Apparent to the Throne, or, possibly, even to the actual Sovereign. The practice among the Imperial and Reyal families of Europe is for any prince of princess who contracts a morganatic marriage to formally renounce his or her right of succession, and presumably this course will be followed in the present case. V It is no indiscretion to say how very mueh in love the young people are, and that, on the Princess's side, she would willingly have married Lord Fife years ago, only he never thought for one. moment that she cared for him, or that the union would be allowed; and so things drifted till an intermediary was found to explain the situ- ation to the two interested people. There is a very pretty story baing told that the Princess had bought a birth-day present for Lord Fife for the last five years, but, being too shy to give them to him, she locked them away carefully and the drawer was only opened, and the story told, when she knew that it was all right, and that the wish of her heart was about to be rea- lised. Here is a delightful story about the Shah, which has the additional merit of being true. At a social function where Mr Gladstone was one of the guests somebody told the Persian monarch that the G. O. M. was about to celebrate his golden wedding. His golden wedding ex- claimed the dusky potentate, what is that?" It was pointed out to his Majesty that when a man has lived with one wife for fifty years he is said to have' celebrated his golden wedding. Ah," observed Nasr-ed-Din, evidently thinking of that well-stocked harem at Ttheran, "it is better to live with one wife for fifty years than with fifty wives for one year < I hear that Mr Lewis Morris is engaged in writing a poem after the manner of the "Epic of Hades," in which he deals from a poetical stand- point with the most remarkable episodes in the lives of the saints, beginni^ig, with the early Christian saints and martyrs, and ending in our own day with the life and death of Father Damien. >IF Passing by the Church of Holy Trinity, Bromp- ton, the other, I observed the following notice:— "During the hot weather, the usual evening service will be held under the. trees in the church- yard." This is a new departure which might well be adopted at other churches which possess the advantage of having a God's acre attached. There can be no more objection to service in the consecrated arid'secluded ground of a churchyard than in the church itself; while the effect of such a scene, tinged by the golden rays cf a summer sunset could not fail to. be as conducive to reverence and solemnity as the interior of the most stately building dedicated to worship. A novel and interesting cricket match fiai been played at Calcot Park, Reading, tjhe jaeat of Mr. J. H. Blagrave, between 4 teaib ,of .Berkshire ladies and a team of ladies mostly from Gloucestershire, captained by Lady Edward Somerset. There was a large Attendance of visitors, including the Countess of Suffolk; and Berkshire; Lerd and Lady E. Somer- set Lady Muriel Howard, Lady Eleanor Howard, Lady Oholihorideley, The match ended in a vidiory' for the visitors on the first innings, the Scores being :—Lady Somerset's team, 126 and §9 -flfiga Hargreaves's Eleven, 69. For the victors Miss Hunt showed exceptional form for 63 Including three 4's, four 3's, and six 2's. Lady Cholmondeley made 23 runs (not out), including eight 2's, the other ladies getting into double figures in the first innings being Mrs Wilson, Miss Ethelstan (who also made 18 not out in the second), Miss Morgan, and Lady Muriel Howard. Miss Tomlinson made top score for the van- quished, her 21 including one four and four 2's. Miss Smyth made 11. Lady Muriel Howard took three wickets for 34 runs, and Mrs Wilson three for 1C runs for the victors, the most successful bowlers on the other side being Miss Moore and Miss Beauchamp. Lord E. Somerset and Mr W. B. Maurice were umpires. V On Saturday, the 7th, Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Albany inspected the annual exhib- ition of work, by the lady artists at Mrs E. M. Ward's studio in Chester houses, and where she herself had been a former pupih It was beau- iifuHy aiecorated in honour of the visit. A profusion of palms and roses filled every nook, and each Student's easel was artistically draped, and arranged with her own drawings. H.R.H. arrived in the morning accompanied by Sir Robert Collins, and a lady-in-waiting. She looked very bright and well and wore a white and black striped dust cloak with a bonnet of black silk poppies. After being received by Mrs Ward she said Where is Miss Viola Evans 1" wrho accordingly came forward, and with whom she shook hands and then carefully inspected her sketches. The Duchess had previously sent a message to Mrs Ward saying that she wished particularly to see Miss Davies-Evans's sketches. An awkward contretemps had nearly occurred the shop where they had been sent to be mounted had failed to return them in time, and a special messenger had to be despatched in hot haste, and only reached the studio with them a minute before H.R.H. arrived. The Duchess then made -the tour of the room, inspecting the work on each kernel), in which she appeared to take great ^interest. As she was leaving, Lord Halsbury's daughter, Miss Eva Giffard, the youngest pupil present, presented her with a lovely bouquet of mauve & white flowers tied with mauve ribbons. The following are the names of those ladies who contributed sketches :-The Lady Olivia Taylour, Miss Collins, Miss Augusta Bruce, Miss Oliphant Wilson, Miss Lilias Dundas, Miss Robinson, Miss Drew, Miss F. E. Holland, Honourable Adela Hay, Miss Rosa Anderson, Miss Perry, Mrs Herbert Raphael, Miss Alice Phillimore, Miss Phillips, Miss Lily Hunsley, Miss Hulse, Honourable Eva Hanbury-Tracy, Miss Blundell, Mrs and Miss Sandeman, Miss Elliott, Mrs Chappell and Miss Beatrice Ward. Mrs E. M. Ward is the widow of Mr Ward R.A. and used to exhibit herself. Since his death she has instituted classes which are now consid- ered the best in London. Each month a Royal Academician comes and inspects the student's work, shows them where they have made mistakes and gives them valuable advice. When we mention that such names as Sir John Millais, Alma Tadema, Marcus Stone, Briton Reviere etc, are to be found among them, our readers may judge of the advantages to be gained under Mrs E M. Ward's tuition. 4t.4t The Earl of Lisburne, as High Sheriff, enter- tained a large party at luncheon at the Black Lion. His Lordship's hospitality was extended not only to the magistrates, but to many others whose business brought them to Lampeter. 4t It is rumoured that only by the courtesy of Mrs Harford who placed Falcondale at Mr Justice Mauisty's disposal, was the Assize held at Lampeter instead of Cardigan. If Lampeter wishes to retain the :honour of being the Assize Town, the good people should look out for accom- modation, not only for fthe judge, but for the membera of the Bar. V Friends of Mr and Mrs Dillwyn-Llewelyn cannot fail to be fcharmed with the striking portraits exhibited this year at the New Gallery in Regent-Sreet. # The Governing Body of the Kings School at Chester recentlyfpassefi alresolution of unabated confidence in Mr Feltoe. the head master. V The marriage of Miss Beatrice Jones-Parry and Mr Wood will be solemnized at St. James', Paddington, on the 17th. It is an interesting fact that this is the same church where Captain Jones-Parry and Miss Vaughan of Tyllwyd, were married. The date fixed is the same as that for 4he- Wedding of the Princess Louise and Lord Fife. After the ceremony, a reoeption will be held at 10, Gloucester Place, Hyde Park. The edding takes place in London because of the delicate health of Mrs Wood, the bridegroom's mother for whom the long journey into Wales would be too trying. The quantity of presents receiven from Capt. Jones-Parry's tenants have been most gratifying to the family. We shall give a detailed description of them later on. Mr Wood is a cousin of Mr Wood of Gwernyfed. 8.. # Lord Amherst is engaged to be married to Alice, Lady Lisburne: The latter is the daughter of Major Probyn, of Huntley Manor, and is sister to the present Lady Lisburne. It is not often that two sisters marry father and son; but instances will readily occur. There are two Lady Bostons at this moment who are two sisters, and the Duke of Westminster is married to his son- in-law's sister. Lord Amherst has a beautiful place called Montreal, near Sevenoaks, from which the name was given to the Canadian city. He entertained the Prince of Wales last year. He eomes of a family of soldiers having served in the Crimea where so many of his fellow Guards- men were killed. He is almost more familiar to the public under the title of Lord Holmesdale. He is now Chairman of the Grand Council of the Primrose League, in which Lady Lisburne takes much interest. It was she who started it in Cardiganshire. The whole county will wish her much happiness, for when she lived at Crosswood she was always ready to help in any good cause. The Infirmary at Aberystwith has good reason to remember her exertions on its behalf, and so have many other kindred institutions. V The Archdeacon of London in the most em- phatic manner denies the report that he does not wear the full traditional dress of his ancient and interesting office, or that he has in any way departed from the practice and example of his predecessors. Mr Brigstocke has gone to Vichy for his health. It is requested that all applications for the use of the Shire Hall during the next few weeks be sent to the Clerk of the Carmarthenshire County Council. We are requested to mention that the address of Captain Jones-Parry, District Agent for South Gwalia, till the end of the present month, will be Junior United Service Club, London.

JittelligMf. OLD COLLEGE SCHOOL. -Messrs W. G. Jenkins (London) and John Davies (Nebo), two students of the above school, were among the successful candidates, who passed the entrance examination to the Presbyterian College, Carmarthen. PARKY VELVET.—In the science and art exami- nation in theoretical mechanics, nine candi- dates were presented by the above school, all of whom passed, the following five being placed in the First Class Thos. Jones, Howell Davies, T. M. Thomas, Miss M. Johns, and Miss Giles. HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.-At the recent R.A.M. Local Eramination in Music held at the Swansea Centre (Mr John Thomas, Queen's Harpist, being Examiner), the following pupils from the above school obtained certificates: -Pianoforte, playing (Senior Division), Mabel Harriet Cavill (Myrtle Villa, Carmarthen), Maria Loftus Lucas, Edith Price Smith, Inmar Gwendoline Helena Rumsey. Theoretical (Elements of Music), Senior Honours, Emily Martha Davies: ECCLESIASTICAL INTELLIGENCE The following appointments have been recently made in the Diocese of St Davids :—Rev P. W. Green, B.A., late vicar of Llansadwrn with Lhnwrda, Carm., to the vicarage of Llywel with Rhydybriw, Brec patron, the Bishop. Rev D. Worthington, late curate of St Michael and All Angels, Dafen, to the Rectory of Llangeitho, patron the Bishop. Rev Herbert Edward Thursby, late curate of Aterdare, to the Vicarage of Tre tower, patron, Sir Joseph Russell Bailey, Bart., M.P., Glanusk Park, Breconshire. BOROUGH POLICE COURT. —The Borough Police Court was held on Monday, before the Mayor, Mr John Hughes, and Mr Thomas Thomas. There were a number of School Board and drunkenness cases. Certain licenses were also transferred. 1ST V.B. THE WELSH REGIMENT. -Orders for week ending July 27th, 1889. Officer for the week, Lieut. Hutchins. Orderly Sergeants, R. J. Jones and T. Davies. Company drill on Mon- day, at 7.30 p.m., in the Cattle Market; plain clothes. Recruit drill on Tuesday and Friday. Class-firing on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, at 2.30 p.m. (weather permitting). Club competition on Thursday, 25th inst., to commenced at 2 o'clock p. m. sharp. Members are requested to be punctual.—By order, G. A. HUTCHINS, Captain Commanding. ALLEGED FORCIBLE ENTRY AF ST. ISHMAEL.— At the County Petty Sessions on Saturday- before Messrs Grismond Philipps and Mr J. L. Philippe-John Thomas, Ffynnonynid, St. Ish- mael, charged Eliaa Thomas, his wife; Benjamin Anthony, his wife's brother and William Lewis with forcibly entering his house on the 14th of June. Prosecutor's story was that he took a farm in Michaelmas last from his wife, then Eliza Anthonv. and on the 17th March last he married her. Subsequently to that differences arose between them, which culminated in pro- ceedings for judicial separation on the June 8th, at Carmarthen, in which his wife obtained an order. On the evening of that day, after return- ing home, his wife and her step-mother came to his farm and took away all the furniture and other things belonging to her. On the 14th of June, while prosecutor was alone in the house, at about half-past nine at night, the defendants came to the farm, aud, taking away the gun prosecutor had snatched up to protect himself with, they told him to leave the house, but he went upstairs. They followed, and on his Again refusing to leave, helped him down by the shortest route over the bannisters, and out through the door. Since that he had been to the house asking for admission and smashing win- dows.—For the defence witnesses were called, who gave evidence as to seeing prosecutor shove his wife out of the door, and thus throw her to the ground, on which the defendants told him he would have to go out for doing that, and he said he would. -The defendants were all discharged. THE Secretary of the Carmarthenshire Infirmary begs respectfully to acknowledge the following:— Large doll from Mrs Rowlands, Kin&-street; fruit and flowers from Mrs Jennings, Gellydeg flowers from the High School; illustrated papers from Mr Williams, Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, and from Mr Finch, Nott's-square. SALE OF FREEHOLD PROPERTY.—On Tuesday last, at the Porth Hotel, Llandyssul, the remain- ing unsold portions of the Llanfair and Dollan Estates were put up for sale by auction, in nine lots by Messrs. J. Howell Thomas & Co. A large number of people attended the sale, and the bidding was keen and spirited throughout. Mr J. Howell Thomas personally conducted the sale in his usual good style. The prices realized were as follows :—Lot 1, Dolwalter Farm, £4,030, bought by Mr C. Lloyd, Waunifor lot 2, Waunfadog Cottages, EIIO, bought by Mr W. Davies, Dolbantan Jot 3, Graig-wrth-haiarn Farm, 23,220, Mr R. Bowen, Wernmackwydd lot 4, Dolgrogws Farm, 23,765, Mr Evans, Porth Hotel; lot 5, Dollan-ucha Farm, 22,360, Mr Jones, Pengraigwen lot 6, Danycoed, 2280, Mr David Jones, Cefnllanfair lot 7, Parkau, 1:520, do. lot 8, Llanfair House and lands, withdrawn at the sale, but subsequently sold lot 9, Lochtyn Farm, £ 800, Mr W. Morgan Griffiths, solicitor. The solicitors engaged were Messrs Morgan and Richardson, Cardigan Mr J. J. Chapman, 4, Gray's Inn-square, London and Mr J. Lloyd, of Llandyssul.

LLAJHARTH SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION. A correspondent writes :-The report of the above election which appeared in TE. JOURNAL is not strictly correct. In 18f3, when the party was united, seven Liberals were returned by 4,340 vote% viz., Messrs, Morgan Evans, Oakford; T. Davies, Llwynyrheol; John Davies, Tyben J. W, Davies, Cefncoed; J. Parry, Ffynnono lefrith D. Jones, Derw Cottage; and Join Thomas, Blaenwern, who was chairman of the Llanarth Liberal Association. This year only five Home Rulers were re- turned, and that by only 2,787 votes, viz., Messrs J. W. Jones; James Evans; Morgan Evans J. P., Evan Evans, and D. Jones. It will be seen therefore that the Home Rule vote was weaker by 1,553, or over 35 per cent, than the liberal vote of 1883. On the other band, the Unionists and Conservatives who went to the poll this year, viz., Messrs J. W. Davies H. T. Evans, J.P., D. Evans; D. L. Lloyd, M.A.; Evan Thomas; Enos G. Davies; and John Thomas, received 2,221 votes; or an increase of over 64 per cent over the number of votes received by the four Conservatives who went to the poll in 1883; notwithstanding the fact that the total number of electors who recorded their votes this year were less by 55 (representing 505 .votes) than the number who voted in 1883, And yet the Home Rulers claim this electicn as a Glorious Victory to their party! The contest was caused by the arrogai f; conduct ot a small clique at Llanarth, who wished to have everything done to their own wishes, even the selection of candidates for the whole district, which comprises fcur parishes. The great enemy whom they wished to keep out was Mr H. Tobit Evans and the battle was nothing more or less than a duel between the Home Rule champion, Mr Morgan Evans and Mr H. Tobit Evans, the Apostle of Unionism," as a South Wales Radical paper called him. Mr Morgan Evans, however, was beaten, Mr H. Tobit Evans polling 600 to his 541.

LLANDOVERY. LLANDOVERY Horticultural, Dog, Poultry, Pigeon, and Cage Birds Show and Sheep Dcg Trials on Tuesday, July 30th entries close July 20th.—J. M. SINNETT, hon. sec—[ADVT. COUNTY CouitT.-The bi-monthly sitting of the County Court was held at the Town-hall, Llandovery, on Thursday, before his Honour Judge Beresford. There were no cases of any public interest. -In the case of Messrs Walker & Son, Burton-on-Trent, against James Jones, landlord of the Castle Inn, Llangadock, which our readers will remember was decided at the last May Ceurt, Mr Lewis Bishop, Llandilo, on behalf of the plaintiffs, applied for a new trial on the alleged ground that they never authorised that trial to be brought on, and, therefore, they were not liable for the order mulcting them in the coets of the trial. -Mr H. Alfred Thomas on behalf of Mr James Jones, opposed the ap- plication, and Mr Bishop failing to establish a case for setting aside the judgement, the ap- plication was refused.—The London aad North Western Railway Company, sued Mr George Barratt, wool stapler, High-street, Llandoverv. for Pl 14s., for carriage of goods. Mr Thomas, Station-master, having proved the claim, Mr Barratt endeavoured to shew that the plaintiffs were not entitled to recover as they had been negligent in not applying for the money within the time specified in their bye-laws. His Honour, however, held that the plaintiffs were entitled to the amount claimed, and gave judg- ment accordingly. INQUEST.—An inquest was held at the Town. hall, on Friday, before Mr W. Shipley Lewis, coroner, touching the death of Mrs James Price, landlady of the Old Lambs Head, who had been drowned on the previous day. Deceased who was a widow, aged 73 years, went out about one or half-past on Thursday for a stroll, and about two she was found in the river Bran by some lads. She was taken to a house close by, and at. tended by Mr R. J. Owen, surgeon.. There she seemed to rally a little, but all of a sudden she became livid in the face and pulseless, and died at once. The surgeon gave it as his opinion that death occurred from failure of the heart's action owing to the shock of immersion in cold water.