The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

SOCIETY AND PERSONAL. The following arrangements have been made for Her Majesty's visit to the Continent. The Queen, accom- i panied by Princess Beatrice and Prince Henry of Bat- tenburg, will leave Windsor on Thursday the 17th inst. for Portsmouth, where sh" will embark for I herbourg. The Royal party wiil include Princess Victoria Patricia, who is now convalescent, Lady Churchill, MisaPhipps, Sir Henry Ponsonby, Sir F. Edwards, and Dr. Reed, Her Majesty will travel by rail via Paris to Hyeres, which place she will reach on Saturday the 19th inst. V The follow ing letter explains itself. It was written on behalf of more than 1.400 poor cottagers of Chester by a lady deputed by them to communicate with the Princess Victoria Mary, and was accompanied by a heavy gold curb chain with a locket to it, with a fine diamond for the hair, and room for a portrait of the Duke of Clarence The Princess, who has, says the Observer. received over a thousand addresses and letters of condolence and sympathy, besides those sent to the Duke and Duchess of Teck, was most deeply touched by the kind letter and present of these poor women. February 17. The enthusiasm and gladness of our cottage friends when the royal marriage was announced were really touching, leading as they did to an eager request from hundreds that we would suggest some humble but appropriate gift. When the joy was changed into unspeakable sorrow the dear, heart-broken women refused with many tears to receive back their contri- butions. Might they not still send some proof of love to Princess May in her deep affliction ?" We feel such tender sympathy could not add to her pain. and might even bring one little ray of consolation by-and-by. Encouraged in this belief by your Grace, and also by Lord Lathom, we and many helpers received their little offerings The accompanying bracelet is wholly the gift of toiling women and girls whose tender sympathy often broke us down. One cottage woman begged for a collecting-book, and bade her son say, when e brought it to us with 118 6d, every penny was given with warm love. This is but one of equally sweet and genuine expressions. We have tried to group the names so as to make them interesting and varied, and representative of the humble class they spring from. We have contrived that every one of the 1,424 donors should have full opportunity of inspecting their offering. Its gracious acceptance would so relieve their saddened hearts, and ours also. February, 20. The number is now increased to 1,436. The cottage matrons and maidens, without hardly an exception, inspected their gift to-day in Mr Lowe's (the jeweller's) window. He toils he could not Jhave imagined such love and enthusiasm and the kind man kept his shop open till late, so that those whose work detained them might not lose the tearful comfort of seeing their bracelet. The words engraved within the locket convey a deep and tender meaning from many hearts." V The Rev. C. L. Feltoe, late Fallow of Clare Col- lege Cambridge, and Pr feasor of Limpeter College, and sine- 1888 head master of the King's School at Chester, has accepted from his college the rectory of Fornhau All Saints, near Bnry St Edmunds. # ft We are pleased to hear that Miss Jones, of Llan- miloe, Itost wepk presented the Tremoilet Memorial National School with anew harmonium for the use of the place. The gift is much appreciated, and the Church folk of Tremoilet are deeply grateful to their generous donor who has endeared herself more than ever to the dis- trict. # The date of the Tivysids Hunt Races has been altered from April 27th to Apiil 19th next. The official programme will be advertised in our columns at an early date. • We regret to announce that Capt. Longcroft, of Llanina, "arliganabire, is confined to his bed with a severe attack of influenza, at 18, Victoria- square, London. His estimable wife is with him, and w* feel wore we express the sentiment of all trio numerous friends of the Llanina family when we wish the popular captain a speedy recovery.

CARMARTHEN. THE WEATHER—At the time of our going to press snow is falling heavily, and lies thickly on the ground. VOLUNTEERS.—A meeting of the members of the Rifle Club will take place at the Armoury, on Thursday evening, the 17th, at 7.30., to make arrangaments for the coming season. MILITIA.-The muster of recruits this year is an exceptionally strong one, numbering already close on 120. The War Office had some inten- tion of reducing the regiment by a battery, but, in all likelihood, if the recruits continue to come in such large numbers, it will have to be increased by one or two batteries. Quarter-Master Sergeant Ward, who is a general favourite with the men, has been promoted to the rank of Brigade Sergeant-Major, in place of Sergeant- Major Taylor, pensioned. ALLEGED INDECENT ASSAULT.—On Tuesday, William Bowen, of Lammas-street, labourer, was brought up in custody, charged with having in- decently asisaulted one Catherine Alice Sparks, daughter of William Sparks, Nott-square, painter, at the Five Fields on the previous Sunday. P. S. Harris said he arrested the defendant on Tuesday morning at half-past nine, near Garnant (Ammanford), and charged him with the alleged offence. Defendant said, "I have done it it is no good for me to deny it."—Defendant was re- manded until Monday. SCHOOL BOAltD.-At the monthly meeting on Wednesday evening, there were present, Princi- pal Evans, chairman Mr T. E. Brigstocke, vice- chairman Mr Baker, Mr T. W. Barker, Prof. D. E. Jones, and Rev G. H. Roberts.-It was resolved on the motion of the chairman, seconded by the vice-chairman, that the sum of zCl,825 be borrowed from the Prudential Assurance Com- pany, for the purpose of providing a new infants' school at Pentrepoth, and for making certain alterations and improvements to the present school buildings at the same place, at a rate of 3* per cent per annum, repayable by 50 equal annual instalments of principal and interest com- bined-each instalment amounting to R77 16s 2d. The seal of the Board was ordered to be affixed to the necessary documents in connection with the loan. The other business was routine in character. C.A.C. CLUB.—A meeting of the Amateur Cycling Club was held at the Nelson Hotel, on 1 Monday. Mr H. W. Davies, Union-street, pre- < sided. It was decided that the opening run of the season take place on Good Friday, to Llan- ( dilo, as in former years. Mr A. J. Jones, Car- marthen House, the hon. sec., read a letter from j the secretary of the centre, in reply to one addressed to him, in reference to recent reinstate- ments, in which it was stated that the communi- cation would he laid before the sub-committee of the centre, and the result made known later. Other matters were discussed in private. ST. DAVID'S DIOCESE.—On reference to our advertising columns it will be observed that th6 Lord Bishop of this Diocese will preside at the annual meetings of the St David's Clergy Aid Society, and the Diocesian House of Mercy, at the Guildhall, Carmarthen, on Thursday the 24th inst., at 12 o'clock noon, and 2 30 p.m. respectively. THE MOON.—On Thursday evening, Dr. E. R. Williams, Gellingham House. delivered a lecture on The Moon" to a crowded audience at the lower Assembly Rooms. Dr Williams's lucid remarks were made still clearer by aid of mac/ic lantern slides, ably managed by Mr T. W. Barker, who first instituted these popular lectures, which are very interesting and in- striictive. THE PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE COMPANY.—In another part of the paper we publish the Forty- third Annual Report of this flourishing Assurance Company, which still continues to be the prin- cipalfa/ourite of the people of this country. Marvellous as has Ween the progress and increase or business by his Company, the last year eclIpsed j all. On the 31st of December laefe, tme total ■ I.nber of Assurances in force was 9 880,103. Tne population of the Unned Kingdom according to the last Census was 37 740.283, so it appears that the lives of about one-fourth of the inhabi- tants of Great Britain and Ireland are insured by this Company Every branch < f the Prudential has made progress and the t"tal assets "f the Company have increased during the year by the sum of 1:2,043,757. This fact speaks much of the high esteem in which the Prudential is held as absolutely safe and reliable, as well as of the devotion to duty, and indefatigable efforts of its superintendentsa and agents in every part of the country. Such an institution cannot be too highly praised or too widely patronised, and we heartily wish it farther useful resuits. MARRIAGE. On Tuesday morning, at the Congregational Church, Mr Harry James, land- lord of the Bunoh of Grapes Inn, John-street, was married to Miss Isabella Pretty, of Redditch, Worcestershire. The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev D. J Thomas, in the presence of the registrar, Mr A. LI. Davies. The bride was charmingly attired in a grey Cheviot dress, with felt hat and ostrich feathers to match whilst the bridesmaid, Miss George, Oxford House, Lammas-street, looked most becoming in fawn, with hat to match. The best man was the bridegroom's brother, Mr James James, of Llanelly. The hymeneal ceremony over, the bridal party retired to the Bunch of Grapes, and partook of a sumptuous breakfast. The happy pair left Carmarthen by the 10.20 train for Llandilo. Their numerous friends at Carmar- then and elsewhere wish the young couple long years of wedded bliss and life-long prosperity. We may mention that the wedding gifts were as numerous as they were costly. TEMPERANCE. —The weekly temperance meet- ing was held last Sunday in Peniel Schoolroom, Priory-street, at 8 o'clock. The president, Mr D. Davies (Dewi Vychan), has been suffering for some weeks from a severe attack of Influenza, and in his absence, the chair was again taken by Mr D. Watkins, solicitor. The programme was as follows Introduction, Mr D. James, Barn's Row address, the Chairman recitation, Mr T. Richards, O.C.S; song, Miss Watts address, Mr Davies, O.C.S; address, Rev. G. H. Roberts. Mr Roberts also pronounced the bene- diction which brought a most enjoyable meeting to a close. We are glad to see a continued increase in the attendance at our Suuday-night meetings. A little more zeal in temperance workers is very much needed, and would no doubt enhance the success of the meetings. ST. PKTIR'S C.E.T.S:—It is exceedingly gratifying to be able to chronicle the fact that these ineetg s still continue to be a decided success. Last Monday night there were about 500 present, who thoroughly enjoyed the hour's entertainment pro- vided. Miss Forbes commenced the programme with a pianoforte solo, very nicely executed. Mr T. L. Evans then sang the good song Mona so well that an encore was iLt once demanded when he kindly sang Mentra Gwen." Next followed a song by Miss Alice Jones, a young lady who is the fortunate possessor of a voice of much sweetness and power. Master Fred Humphreys then recited Sam Carr," which was much applauded, for he not only made himself heard, but distinctly under- stood through the entire room. Mr Evans again sang Stephen Adams' beautiful song, By the fountain," in capital style. The Rev. T. B. Williams then gave a short address to the young men, and the meeting concluded by all present joining in singing Onward, Christian Soldiers" in a reverent and hearty manner.

ELECTION, INTELLIGENCE. BELFAST EAST. The polling -for Belfast East to replace Mr De Cohain, M. P, t took place on Wednesday. The candidates Were Mr Wolff (C.), nominated and supported b y the Conservative Association, and Sir W. t. Charley, an mdependent Conservative candIdate. The result was declared as follows WoJff (C.) 4.748 CIO.arley (I.C.) 2,607 l Majority 2,141

i LLANDILO CHRO n ICLE. CONFIRMATIO.Tlie Lord Bishop of Swansea confirmed 61 candidates at the Parish Church on Friday. 55 were frem Llandilo Parish, and 6 from Llanfihangel-Aberbythich. MARRIAGE.—Miss Mary Anne Edwards, of the Salutation Inn, was married on Wednesday morning last to P.C. Williams, of Llanelly, at the Tabernacle Chapel. The officiating minister was the Rev William Davies. INQUEST.—An inquest was held at the Shire Hall on Saturday, before Mr R. Shipley Lewis, coroner, and a jury, of which Mr Joseph Lockyer was foreman, touching the remains of a child enclosed in a tin box, and found in the Parish Churchyard with but little earth covering it.—Mr John Jones, Cefntiresgob, said he saw the box behind the Churchyard when he was cleaning there. It was about two o'clock all the I 4th inst. It had not been properly buried, and had only little earth on it. P. C. Isaac said his attention was called to the matter, and he pro- ceeded to the Churchyard and found there a box with a dead child in it. It was only covered with about half an inch of earth, and he took charge of it.—Dr. Lloyd deposed that in conjunction with Dr. Morgan he made a postmortem ex- amination. It was a still-born male child. It had no separate existence from its mother. There were no external marks of violence. He was of opinion that it was born about a month ago.—Dr Morgan corroborated. The Jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony. [We understand that the p )lice have since ascertained who the mother is, against whom, of course, there is not the least blame attached.] COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIO-N.-The long looked for contests took place on Monday. There waf a good deal of ebullition of feeling manifested among the rival voters. Equanimity his now replaced it, and people are contemplating over the results. Mr T. George Williams, the Conservative candidate for the urban district against Mr J. W. Gwynne Hughes (L) polled extraordinarily well when it is remembered that Radicalism is in the ascendant at Llandilo. No doubt Mr Williams will be the Conservative fighting man in the future for the district. Mr Hughes secured 147 votes, and Mr Williams 124. making the former's majority only 23. The number en the register is 314. In the rurnl district, Mr W. Jones, Canton (I), came out again victorious despite all the strong combined forces against him. He polled 297, anl his opponent, Mr M. Williams Down (L) 255, making a majority of 42, which is over three times greater than before. DROWNING FATALITY.—In the melancholy and distressing visitation which has met Mr D. Stephens, Grove Housa, and his wife and family, there is unfeigned commiseration and sympathy felt for them. It appears that Daniel, Mr Stephens' youngest son, was employed as assistant to his brother-in-law, Mr Williams, chemist, Swansea. One night about the latter end of January he had occasion to go to the Docks, from which time he had been missiag, and no tidings of his whereabouts alive or dead could be obtained. However, on Sunday morn- ing the dead body of the poor fellow was seen floating in the Swansea Docks by a Dock Constable. The advanced state of decomposition pointed to the conclusion that the deceased met with his untimely end en the first evening he was missed. The remains were conveyed by train to Ffairfach on Wednesday, and interred at the Tabernacle burying ground. A large number of inhabitants met the corpse at the station. The Rev W. Davies officiated in the chapel, and Mr Morgan Davies at the grave. LLANDILO PETTY SESSIONS. SATURDAY.—Before Mr Herbert Peel, Mr J Lewis Thomas, and Col. Gwynne Hughes. ASSAULTING THE POLICE. P.C. Daniel Nicholas charged David William Thomas, of the Emporium, Brynamman, with assaulting him whilst in the execution of his duty, The complainant said that on the 15th ult, about 10.45 p.m., he met the defendant near the Railway Station, Biynammaa, under the influence of drink. The defendant spoke to him. Witness advised him to go home. Defendant asked him what he had against him, and said be had had all the summonses through witness. Witness again advised him to go home, when he rushed at witness, and tried to strike him. Witness put up his hand, and pushed defendant until he fell. Defen dant got up and hit witness across the face with a stick and made his nose bleed. Witness closed up and threw him down, and held him till he begged to be allowed to got up, and he got up and went home. Witness's cheek got swollen. Fined ti 8s. OBSTRUCTING THE HIGHWAY. P.C. Evan Davies charged David Richards, of Dynevor-terrace, Ammanford, doubler, and David Davies, Tirydail, rollerinau, with obstructing the highway. The defendants had a light and a crowd couectea on r ne roau to see mem, In con- sequence of which passage was rendered difficult. Fined 109 each. DRUNKENNESS. p.C. Mitchelmore charged Lewis Walters, of Pontlash, Llandebie, collier, and John Lloyd, Red Lion, Llandebie, with being drunk and dis- orderly at Ffairfacb, on the 25th ult. (the night of the Eisteddfod at the Drill Hall). Fined 13s each. A RAILWAY OFFENCE. Inspector Tudor Davies charged Morgan Davies a labourer, residing at Gwauncaegurwen with travelling without a ticket on the Great Western Railway, with intent to avoid paytneiit.-D.tvi(i Edwards, now of Cardiff and formerly ticket collector at Llandilo Station, said that on the 16th of January he was on duty at Llandilo Station. On that day he collected tickets in the 4.50 p.m. train from Llandovery. He saw the de- fendant get out of a third class compartment, and asked him for his ticket. The defendant said I am going on by next train." Witness asked him what ticket be held and he replied «« From here to Garnant." Witness said he must proceed by the same train as his ticket was noi available by the London and North Western. The defendant then got into the same train and witness examined his ticket, which was a return half 3rd class market ticket, Llandilo to Garnant. Witness asked for his ticket for the journey to Llandilo. He answered I got in here and did not come by train." Witness did not see the defen- dant on the platform before the train came in. He did not pay or oifer the excess fare. Cross-examined. jt; was a wet day, not dark. The traia was due at Llandilo after 5 o'clock. Witness saw the at Llandilo after 5 o'clock. Witness saw the defendant first when he got out of the train after the train had stopped, and walking along the platform. Witness knew defendant by sight. Witness got his name.—David Griffiths, signalman at Llangadock station, said that on the day in question, he saw the defendant enter a public house near Llangadock station. It was about 4.45 p.m. The 4.50 p.m. train from Llandovery would be due in about twenty minutes. Cross- i examined.—He did not see witness ou the platform. It was rather impossible for defendant to get to ¡ Llandilo between the time he saw him at Llan- gadock, and the time the train reached Llandilo.— John Henry Davies, relieving station master, deposed that he was at Llangadock on the 16th of January. He issued all the tickets for the 4.50 train from Llandovery. Defendant did not take a ticket. Fined -81 6" 4d.

LLANDOVERY. TABLEAUX VIVANT.—Last week there took place in the large room at the Kings He-id Hotel, and under tlu auspices of the thrh' Club, a excellent entertainment in the shape of some "Tableaux Vivant." These are more or less of a novelty in Llandovery, and under the careful nia-. of tne ladies of the committee, they raa 1 iiQ. unqualifiel siieeess m fact, the proveu they were grtieted was so appro 1 that it was unanimously deckled to repeat > the even,4 of the 27th. On bo/*1. °.c0*e\°n* the room was tilled to overflowing wi,H d#lMhtad spectators. The room and stage had been '^tefuliy decorated, the dresses had been carefully e,? Wlth a VKJW to eftect, and the grouping in ever^ w^s prettily arranged, and yet full of live (/Qa^lrit- Before the rising of the curtain 011 each suo,_ y tableaux, the Rev. E. J. Mc'Clellau made a explanatory remarks. The first scene was called "Fortuiib Telling," and consisted of a gipsy as the central figure, telling the fortune by means of cards of a young lady, whilst a group of frie.ids, more or less interested, watch the result. This was followed by I Ho., happy could I be with eillier," which consisted of two separate scenes. In the first we have a handsome lover in a grievous dilemma as to which of two lovely girls ho sh,tll chc 'se, and in th, second we have the final decision, made to the delight of one and disgust of the other. After this came "King Cophelna and the beggar Miid," in two separate scenes, Miss L J ones and Miss Barratt taking the principal parts. The next to appear were three excellent scenes, depicting the several verses of the song, "Cockles and Mussels." In the first Molly Malone appears with her barrow in the second, the father and mother following the same trade, and in the third, the ghostly form of Molly, appearing before her affrighted parents. These characters were capitally done by Misses Thomas and Miss Davies. In the Three young Maids of Lee," the characters were well sustained by Miss Watkins, Miss Jones and Miss Roberts, who did their parts to perfection. But the appearance of the Three Oli Maids of Lee," Miss Williams, Miss R Thomas and Miss L Jones, fairly brought down the house. No old maids could have looked more natural than these '.idies did in their several parts. At the Shrine of Venus," Miss B Evans looked lovely as the central figure, whilst the attendant, nymphs, were beautifully grouped and prettily dressed. The Summer Shower" in 2 scenes showed a rustic lover (Miss L Jones), and his lass, Miss Watkins. the first scene beiiiij the proposal, and the second th acceptance. Both scenes were excellently • lone. As a finale, the curtain rose on The Queen of Flowers," and showed a charming group of girls, representing various flowers, with Miss L Jones worthily chosen as their Queen in their centre. In the intervals between the scenes, there were songs by Miss Jones, of Ystrad, and Mr Chapman, whilst Mr C E Chap- man gave some excellent recitations. CONWI. CAIO. Hurrah hurrah Sir James for ever Where is Thomas Thomas the preacher ? Not in the pulpit-down in the [mtter: COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION-Hip, hip, hip, hurrah Let the historic shades of Caio, Crugybar, Dolaucothy, and the Ogofau, as well as Llanwrda, again re-echo the triumphant strain which broke the cold, clear night of Tuesday, the 8th inst., at the magnificent return of the brave and gallant hero of Dolaucothy to the County Council, by the handsome majority of 110 votes. Here are the figures :-Lieut.-Gen. Sir James Hills-Johnes, K.C.B., V.C. (C.), 263; the Rev Thomas Thomas, Independent Minister, Llan- in-i-da (L.), 153. Majority for Sir James Hills- Johnes, 110. Bravo, ye electors You have given a noble repulse to the great army of locust- preachers who invaded and overran your domains these last days, but with the least imaginable effect. The votes were numbered at the Caio polling booth, and when the result was made knou t), the joy and enthusiasm of the crowd present was intense. A torchlight procession, headed by the Caio Drum and Fife band, im- mediately proceeded to Dolaucothy to offer their congratulations to Sir James on his grand success. The good news soon flew to every remote corner of the electorate. Great and heartfelt joy was evinced by old aud young in splendid demonstrative fashion. The most sanguine of Sir James' supporters did not anticipate such a bri liant victory, as he had not resorted to the usual electioneering tactics, namely, canvassing, holding of meetings, etc., and had not put the least bit of pressure on the people in any way whatever, preferring to abide ijuietly by his merits alone, and by the good-will of the body of the electors of Caio and Llanwrda parishes. It is worthy of remark that Sir .James did not ask a single person for his vote, and did not hold a single meeting to bias public feeling against his opponent. Whereas Mr Thomas and his supporters, with a tribe of gospel-grinders and minor aspirants of the same order, known among Noncons as bag bearers," held meetings in every part of the electorate in which a certain preacher of the Liliputian order, figured and nearly foundered in his frantic endeavours Vii create a Radical hwyl in a meeting f i igidly cold and unsympathetic to the 1. cailse he then happened to advocate. This contest may be classed among the most important in the Principality. It was a fight of People v. Preachers." The issue is ominous of the declining influence of Nonconformist ministers in this country—and significant of the reactions against dissenting priestcraft. It is to be hoped that dissenting ministers in general will remember the flogging Mr Thomas and his coadjutors have just received from the honest electors of Caio and Llanwrda. Long life to Sir James to benefit his generation, and to remember this, the best battle he fought—"It was a famous victory."

COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS. The following letter appeared in last Tuesday's Tinus and throws considerable light on the otherwise inexplicable results of the London County Council Sii,If the same indolence as regards voting at the County Council election was exhibited by the sup- porters of the Moderate party in other parts of London as was shown about here, the reason for the deplorable and disastrous defeat they have sustained is made manifest. An energetic canvasser in my immediate neighbour- hood tells me that he could only induce six out of 57 householders he visited to promise him to take the trouble to record their vote. Lord Beaconsfield said, Register, register, register." The Conservative reply is the same now as of old, "Too lazy." The same lack of spirit which is responsible for the slender majorities by which our hard working opponents just pull off a victory which might have been ours—which i> res [sensible for the almost invariable failure of attempts at Conservative journalism -this same lack of spirit seems to pervade the Conservative party now a it has done in the past. It is a pity that there is no means of awakening the consciences of these leisured abstainers from voting to the paths of duty. If their names could be pilloried in the columusof the Tihics, it might serve to remind them that they have, as householders, certain duties to perform. But, unfortunately, this is im- possible. A penalty to be devoted to a reduction of the increased rates of the County Council, except in unavoidable cases, would be much more to the point.—I remain, &c., GEORGE MANNERS.

To the Editor of THE JOURNAL. SIR,—I send you the following from the Christian. Age for the 3rd inst. It speaks for itself "It was reported in some of the daily paper, on Monday, thii 22nd ult., that on the day before (Sunday) the Rev Hugh Price Hughes had stated in St. James's Hall that the Corporation of the City of London annually levied about 250,000/ on the food of the people. Assuming that Mr Hughes was correctly reported, will it be believed that the total amount thus levied is under 7,000/As we have seen no correction of the statement in the daily press, we assume that Mr Hughes really made it and, having been Chairman of the Parliamentary and Finance Committee of the Corporation Markets, we are in a position to affirm that his statement was totally inaccurate, and we think it would be more in keeping with the West End mission work ii he would routine his services on the Lord's Day to the ministry of the Gospel and avoid introducing doubtful matter which in the end can only injure his usefulness and the mission he repre. sents." Yours truly, TRUTH.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. THE Carmarthenshire Foxhounds will meet on Tuesday, March loth, at Cu-mbach, Llanwinio, and on Friday, March 18th, at Upland Arms each day at 11 a.m. THE Tivyside Foxhounds will meet on Mon- day, March 14th, at Pontcych. and on Friday, March ISth, at Eglwyswrw each day at 11 a.m. THE Pembrokeshire Hounds will meet on Monday, March 14th, at Pictou Castle (breakfast 10.30) Tuesday, March 15th, at Creswell Ctuay Fri- day. March 18th, at Clynderwen Station1; and on Saturday, iNlaich 19th, at darbeston Itoad each day at 11.30. J at 11.30. J MR. Lloyd Price s Harriers will meet on Mon- day, March 14th, at Court Henry (Jate, and on Thurs- day. March 17th, at Bailey Vicar each day at 11. MR Pryse-Rice's Foxhounds will meet on Monday, March 14th, at Danyrallt Farm, at 11.30.

BIRTHS. DAVIES.—March 8th, at Bridge-street, Carmarthen, the wife of Mr Jonah Davies, draper's assistant, of a son. DAVIES.—March 4th, at Gwastadau Mill, Cwnidu, Talley. the wife of Mr Evan Davies, of a son. GOLDSMITH. -March 5th, atFerryside, the wife of Mr A. Goldsmith, postmaster, of a daughter. MARRIAGE. I J.\)IEs-I>m;TTr.-)Iarch 8th, at the Congregational Chapel, Carmarthen, by the Rev ]). -T. Thomas, Mr Harry James, Bunch of Grapes Inn. John-street, in this to>vn (late of Commerc e House, Carmarthen), to Miss Isabella Pretty. Redditch, Worcestershire. deaths. CLAHK .iaich lOtn, at the Carmarthenshire Infir- "Val'V avit^ -like, formerly Carmarthen v Market-keeper, aged 25 years. I> the 4th inst.. at Lammas-street, in this to\, 'n- James Davies, grocer, &c., eldest son of j. Davies, T.C., aged 41 years. Ev v\s —A Tw;,h 1st, at 5, The Parade. Carmarthen, Vi' *•' *• daughter of the late Mr Thomas Evans, Maria, eldes. yi«t year. 1 <l{ KuaWm, HI h, t ghaw's-lane, Carmarthen, Mr PRICE.-March 9th .„r d 53 ve;u.^ Thomas Price laboui. Moelfre Lodge, Edwm.ford, THOMAS.—March oth, at8 xiuwm..iuiu, Mr John Thomas, aged 43 > i,. 5 WILLIAMS.—March 4th, at 11, Blue-street Carmar- l then, Mr John William. black.u. a„cJ GS years.

attention to Mr G. ,\i anle! s' r m., k" journalism. A party ith(oli,. i Pie:,s iti like an army without artillery; yet, how utt.-Hy inadequate is the Conservative Press of YV;il-« -especially the vernacular—to the members and requirements of tiie party whose cause it advocates—a party which treats it for the most part with chilling indifference. The Radicals have 17 papers printed in the ver- nacular which weekly pour out the grossest tissue of distorted statements statements which, when exposed, bring a blush even to the hardened face of their Parliamentary representatives. Conservatives, who are not so far behind in actual number, can only boast of 2! Welsh prints. That there is room for the multiplication of Conservative publi- cations is evidenced by the experiences of this paper, which, under adverse circumstances with insufficient capital and inadoqunte machinery, has increased in circulation 5 times since it has been in present hands. In Cardiganshire, the election has left parties much in the same position, though the personnel of the Council has considerably changed. On the whole, Unionists have bettered their position, and several of the leading Radicals have b«en returned by extremely narrow majorities, Mr John James, the champion of the Police Committee, only escaping defeat by the skin of his teeth, while Mr Ll. Edwards, chairman of the Intermediate Education Committee, has, for the second time, been rejected by the electors, defeated on two occasions by two different opponents-a sufficient hint that his attain- ments are better appreciated in private life. Dr Enoch Davies has certainly triumphed over Mr Charles Lloyd, but what a triumph After calculating on a majority of 60, and moving heaven and earth to attain the desired end, to have to be thankful-very thankful-with a majority of 22 And this the great Radical leader, the Arch Anti Tither Surely after such a display of prowess he should be rewarded with an aldermanship 80 as to spare him the danger of another contest. The exertions of the five preachers who worked so indefatigably for Dr Davies deserved a better reward they now begin to realise that every dog has his day," and that theirs has passed. The increased facilities for education are bearing good fruit, and will, ere long, be more felt by gentlemen of their class, who must work hard to maintain their false position as leaders of an enlightened people. The Llandyssil election gives us an insight into the patriotism and sense of duty felt by the Radical party. A meeting of the School Board was held the day previous to the poll, there being only present Mr Charles Lloyd, and Mr T. C. Davies. For want of a quorum, important business requiring immediate attention had to be postponed. The chairman who was within a few yards of the board room at the time, was too well employed to attend. There was another curious but significant point in connection with this election. The names appearing on Mr Lloyd's nomination paper represented a rateable value of L860 10s Od, being all substantial farmers, whereas those on the nomination of Dr Davies. represented only .£3 Os Od, Dr Davies not being a ratepayer. It is a question whether the election of the Doctor may not be open to dispute nomination papers have to be signed by 10 persons, but four of the ten who supported the Doctor were tailors, and a tailor is only the ninth part of a man." To ensure the validity of his nomination, the Doctor should have requisitioned the services of 32 other tailors. By the way, the whole bunch of tailors only pay rates to the extent of 16s 8d. We confess ourselves much surprised and disappointed at the result of the elections in the town of Carmarthen. Although the two Radical candidates strove hard to make the contest a political one as far as they were concerned, the two other gentlemen eschewed politics altogether and went to the poll single handed. They held no meetings and no appeal was made to the Conservative party on behalf of Mr Rogers. Nor did Mr Alderman Norton, the Liberal Unionist candidate, move his party to action in any form. Such being the case, the election can- not be converted into a criterion of the balance of parties in this borough. Moreover, the lower division of the Eastern Ward which was contested by Alr Rogers is pronouncedly Conservative, and could, with a little effort, easily return a Con- servative representative. A large proportion of the party here openly worked and voted for Mr Thomas Jenkins, the old member. If Mr Rogers came out on his own individual responsibility without consulting the Conser- vative Organisation in the town, we frankly state that it was the plain duty of the Church and Conservative party to espouse his cause and support his candidature by vote and influence, in preference to a man that freely owns his antagonism to the Church, whatever were the friendly, social, or conventional obstacles in their way of doing so. Had not the other party made it a political affair not so much could be said against those Con- 0 servatives who supported Mr Thomas Jenkins. Under these circumstances, however, we Cannot disguise nor discard the fact that members of our own party, for reasons best known to themselves, but which we do not scruple to condemn, chose to depart from the true and clear dictates of their duty to sup- port an avowed opponent. With reference to the rejection of Alderman Norton, we do not know how to adequately express our regret for the base and contemptible ingratitude dis- played towards him. The mean, dishonour- able, and inexplicable conduct of the Radical party in the upper division of the same ward far exceeds the apathy of the Conservatives 1.. in uie sister ell vision. I [ere we had a gentle. of unquestionable ability and experience, a Councillor and Alderman of his native town for the last half century, who has identified himself closely and unflinchingly with every movement that was calculated to advance the town both socially and commerci- ally, sacrificed for an utter stranger and an inexperienced and untried man to boot. As we pointed out last week, the contest that was thrust on this division by a few hot headed, interested parties was aggravated by the fact that Alderman Norton was forced to fight in a shattered health and on his back in bed. This was not a very creditable or valiant a deed, and we then rejoiced to find that no townsman of any standing could be persuaded to lead so ignoble an attack. We have not heard unto this day a single supporter of Mr John Thomas urge any special claims or any apt fitness in their nominee to represent them on the Council. Nor would they, with all their characteristic audacity, venture a com- parison between the two that sought their suffrages. That most of the inhabitants of the town feign regret and condemn the action of the electorate in rejecting Mr Norton is thus not to be wondered at. This ebullition of feeling pervades the very ward which rejected him with so small a majority. The contest Was a precipitate one, and the seat was snatctttxl from its worthy and honoured ocou- I plI. b foi e tn- full oody of ti.e pe ,pIe re d I. d the position or dreamt that danger ,.v,n tiit-tt(-,n- d them. There are some peopl. wll(,S(- s- n,e )f fueling or of gi at.tude or con- sideration for past and brilliant services is stifled and obliterated in the angry strife for party supremacy, even if the disparity I between the two candidates is so great and I' decisive as it is in the case of Alder- man Norton and Mr John Thomas. I Underrating the influence of these persistent agitators, Carmarthen has unwittingly stained its ftir name with so opprobrious an act as to reject one of its oldest, most capable, and most popular citizens in favour of a man of whom nobody seems to know anything about j but who, however, publicly protests that he remembers Adam and Eve in Carmarthen