The Carmarthen Weekly Reporter

"Dyfnallt" Back from the Front. HAS HELD WELSH SERVICES IN FRANCE. The Rev J. Dyfnallt Owen preached; at lemmas street on Sunday evening from the loth chapter of Joshua dealing with the bor- ders of the tribe of Judah. He referred to his recent sojourn in France where he has been forking with the Y.M.C.A. He explained the Purposes of the Y.M.C.A. huts to provide rest ana recreation for the men on their return from the trenches; without such arrangements they were very liable to many temptations. The Y.M.C.A. workers were dressed in civilian clothes; and until, the people got used to them they were taken for German &pies. The ^•M.C.A. organised French classes, lantern lectures libraries, etc., for the men. They tIVen procured well-known elocutionists from London to entertain the me<n. The speaker said tnat he felt very much indebted to the People of Carmarthen for the assistance they had given him in forming a library. The social of the werk endeavoured to bring the men together and to get over the clannish Spirit which prevails to some extent amongst Sections. Besides the regular religious ser- vices a good deal of excJInt work was done by tteans of the "quiet room." There they had Prayer and meditation and celebrations of the Holy Communion. He was much struck with the frankness and open heartedness of the men. He had been privilged to hold a religious fcerrifce near the trenches. He had been right Op to the ".support trench," which is a short distance behind the front trench. He had held several services the same day, preaching in English and Welsh, and at time holding a Communion service in open air. He had the pleasure of hearing some grand Welsh singing from his congregation. He was impressed with the sense of the reality of their work Assessed by the men. The churches will have to emphasise reality in character more than er. He was also struck with their devotion to their work and their religious devotion, IN men were all present five minutes before the time for the beginning of the service. He had had the privilege of meeting the officers af one regiment, all of whom were Welshmen. "Dyfnallt" has brought home a fine collec- tion of war curious. Amongst these are frag- ments of German bombs which exploded within a few inches of him as he was conducting a teJigious service. He has conducted services of all sizes from Brigade Services downwards, has come face to face with the reality of the wair. The French peasants, he remarks, havo got so used to war conditions that they RID on working in the field with the shells Whizzing over their heads.

Slebech Memorial. LATE LIEUT. BARON DE RUTZEN. Slebech Church. Pembrokeshire, was crowded ()n Sunday afternoon on the occasion of a Memorial service to the late Baron De Rutzen, a lieutenant in the Pembrokshire Yeomanry, \rho was recently killed in Egypt. The "^rtonfi who was attached to the Camel Corps, a; shot through the head, and was killed iin- otarttaneouinly. Though he had only succeeded tO the Slebech Estate during"the. war, on the death of his uncle, he was very popular with the tenantry, nearly all of whom were repre- sented at the service on Sunday. The church, modern structure running north and south, instead of the traditional east and west, was crowded, a large number of personal friends ad county people being among the congrega- The service, which was conducted by ^ones Lloyd, the incumbent, was touch- j. *t8 solemn simplicity. The lessons were by Archdeacon Williams, and the sermon ""818 Pr.eached by the Bifchop of St. Davids. hymns sung were "The Saints of God, a ,e'.r ^onflict Past," "Onward, Christian ^oldiers," and "On the Ressurrection Morn- J&g" In the course of his sermon, Bishop "en said they were met to remember before God a good man who, from a sense of duty to a "acred cause, made the (greatest of all sacri- aces; he laid down his life for his country. An enormous number of precious lives were being sacrificed in this great war against vvrolig; when sacrifices were made for the sake of righteousness they did so for Christ's sake. The service concluded with the playing of the "Dead March" by Miss Wilder, Picton, Ctmti,e. Among those present were Lady de Rutzen woother of the deceased officer), Sir Frank Lady Ne^nes, Mrs Randle Mainwaring, ir Owen Scourfield, Sir Charles and Lady _hilippS) Col. F. Lort Phillips and the Hon. "rs Lort Phillips (Lawrenny Castle), Captain and Mus H. E. E. Phillips, Mrs John Higgon, Colonel and Mrs Goodeve (Tenby), Dr Henry Oven Mr Edward Eaton Evans, and Major .'W. G. Eaton Evans, Mrs Cattley, Miss Owen jj^by), Rev C. Chidlow, Miss Hore, Miss ~*rothy Thursby-Pelham, Mr Lewis (solicitor, th), Mr C. W. R. Stokes and Mr George rt Stokes (Tenby).

CYOLING FATALITY IN PEMBROKE- SHIRE. dead body of Mr Wm. Howells, retired Ie o lDla.ster, formerly headmaster of Dinas toss and Oroesgoch Schools, and now acting (n that capacity at Whitchurch Council chool in the absence of Mr Charles Jones, called to the colours, was found y a woman and two children passing in a trap Troedyrhiw. It is supposed Mr Howells j^t control of his bicycle, with the result that e was thrown headlong down the hill. A &to>ne was embedded in his forehead. i

NEwSSaSr^ The children and teachers of Newchurch School will always recollect with pleasure the of Second-Lieut. D. J. M. Stephens, *rawsmawr, to Miss Lewis, daughter of the rector of Lampeter Velfrey. On the wedd- ID.g day—August 30th—they had a tea party at the schoolroom. The good things were pro- dded' by the bridegroom. Before tea songs 1"e 8X1 aS and three ringing cheers were given 1._r the happy couple. After full justice had 1l done to the repast, the children ad- journed to a neighbouring field for play and 8Ports. The day was fine and a long pro- gramme was gone through and as each child a prize there was satisfaction for all. The Schoolroom was gaily decorated with flags and a really festive appearance. Those who part in making; the aff air a success were: school staff; the maids of Trawsmawr; ra Jones, Trawsmawr Farm Mrs Evans, Tyr- ^glwys; Airs Jones, Penymaes; Mrs Jones, w^hegin; Mrs Thomas, Goitre-issaf; Mrs R'illiiams, Newchurch Cotaage; Mrs Boughton, Cambrian-place; and Artificer R. E. f^ghton, home on leave from the North Sea. A proceedings closed with the National Qthem and cheers for the Trawsmawr amily. The field was kindly lent by Mr vans, Tyreglwvs.

LLANDYSSUL. At Llanfihangel-ar-Arth Petty Sessions, d at Llandyssul, William Jas. VVilliiams, b Igader House. Llanybyther, was summoned y Supt. J. E. Jones, Carmarthen, for using praise identification mark on a motor cycle. Jetted £ 5 os 6d inclusive.—D. Thomas Davies, ^dlord of the Gwrdymawr Inn. Llanybyther "-as fined 5s 6d for selling beer after hours, Williain Williams, Pistillgwyn and Thos. vans, Hendre Einion, Llanybyther, were each tted a similar amount for oonsximing the i>alUe.

Carmarthen County Girls' School. EXA.M t XATFON RESULTS. The fc!!r.win«r are the results of thcv Central Welsh Board ex un; nation:— Honours Certificate. Elizabeth Williams: English language and literature, French, additional mathematics. Senior Certificate. Nellie N. Chapman, Olwen Harries, Edna Henshaw, Nora Hughes, Many. Gwendoline Jenkins, Emily Jones, Ida Kathleen Jones, Dorothy Kit':>y, Nancy Evelyn Llovd, Helena K. Raymond, Gladys N. Stephens (botany), Elizabeth Margaret Thomas, Lillie Rosser Thomas. Supplementary Certificate. Gladys E. Jones and Mary Whitter. Junior Certificate. Annie A. Daniel aind Victoria W. Daniel, music practical; Lottie M. H. Evans, Mary Jane Evans, Myfanwy Evans, Florence Jen- kins, arithmetic, elementary mathematics, junior music practical, Eleanor Jones, Welsh, practical music Ethel M. Jones Eunice Jones, Priscil A. Jones, Isabel M. Kitley, Eliz. M. Lowis; Alex. M. Lloyd, English language and literature, botany, practical music; Myfanwy Owen, Annie Rees, Morfydd Thomas, practical music; L. May Williams.

Carmarthen Grammar School. Honours Certificate. E. P. Evans, additional mathomatics, and chemistry; J. T. Jones. additional mathe- matics, liemistry; J. D. Owen, additional mathematics, chemistry; S. P. Perkins, addi- tional mathematics, chemistry. Senior Cert i ficate. Luther D.wie. arithmetic. elemefitary mathematics (senior); D. John Griffiths, D. Tudor Griffiths; John Griffiths, elementary mathematics (senior); A. R. Jeremy, A. Jones, D. R. Jones, arithmetic; J. L. Jonos, E. Lewis, W. M. Lloyd, 1. S. Stephens, arith- metic. Supplementary Certificate. E. T. Edwards, E. R. Evans, J. R. Evans, T. W. Griffiths, Wm. Jones, John Rees, J. T. Thomas, T. R. Treharne, R. A. Williams. Junior Certificate. E. G. Bowen, E. J. Evans (French), lini. Goodwin; E. H. Holmes, R.. W. Jeremy, Thos. Job (French), Benj. Jones, A. E. Morgan, English language and literature; D. W. Stephens, French, chemistry; G. N. B. Wiright, arithmetic, French.

CARMARTHEN SCHOOL OF ART. The following are the results of the exaia- inations in lay last Stanley Evans passed in the lower examina- tion in building construction of the Board of Education, Whitehall. At the examination of the National Society of Art Masters in Drawing for the school drawing certificate for teachers in elementary schools, the results wer Fanny H. Lewis passed 1st class in theory, 1st class in plant and pature drawing, and 2nd class in object drawing in colour. j Lucy B. Watson 2nd class in plant and nature drawing, 2nd class i,n object drawing in colour, 2nd class in memory drawing on blackboard, and 2nd class in illustration. Edith M. Harris: 2nd class in theory and i 2nd class in object drawing in colour.

WEATHER AND THE CROPS. Summer has given a mean temperature of 60.66 degrees agtainst a 50 years' average of just 60 degrees. The June chilliness was a great drawback and has, it is to be feared, affected the quality of a good deaJvof the cereal produce. Since September came in additional rainfall lias exceeded one inch one inch and the agricultural situation is serious. There must be great delay in gettinggrain to market this autumn, and the Governmnt would probably do well to release half a million quarters of stored wheat now that the home crop is reached.—From Monday's "Mark Lane Ex- press."

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KIDWELLY NOTES. A fire broke out at Gwendraeth Stores, Lady sti oet. the business premises of Messrs Glyn ami Gerard Jones, provision merchants, about 9.30 on Saturday evening last. 'the mischief or;»;mated in th:, sto.e rOJrn abovo the shop, and results might have been terrible had not scores of helpers rendered assistance in the nick of time. The fire was discovered by Basil Lowe, who is employed as errand boy, and he immediately gave the alarm. The fire hosos from the Town Hail and Velindre were soon on the spot, but could not be utilised for some time owing to the scarcity of water. When, however, the water was turned on ill the main pipes, effective work was done, and in a few hours the flames were compltely sub- dued. ) | In their eagerness to assist, some of the amateur firemen sustained injuries, the Mayer (Aid. Thos. Reynolds) being overcome by the fumes and fainted, Mr C. R. Lewis falling falling through a trap door received injury to the arm and head, and Mr Isaac James falling to the ground as a result of the ladder which he was climbing breaking, was severely shaken First aid was re-ndered to the injured by the Red Cross Nurses—Misses Jennie Wild, Kate Smith and Eunice Phillips. The services of the Llanelly Fiije Brigade, which was standing by ready to be summoned, in case of need, fortunately were not needed. The damage to the premises a-nd contents amounts to a big sum. The members of Bethesda Welsh Wesleyan Church will, on Sunday next and on Monday evening, celebrate the centenary of the found- ing of the cause in Kidwelly. 'Miss Thomas, Mynyddygarreg, and the Rev E. J. Arter will preach at the Sunday services, and several known speakers will address o public meeting on Monday, when the history of the movement will be given. The members of Soar (Ind.) Chapel, Mynydd- ygarreg, were entertained to tea on Saturday last by Mr and Mrs Evans, Penllwvnteg. The following ladies presided at the tables: Mrs D.. J. Evans, Mrs R. J. Evans, Mrs Lewis and Miss M. Gravell. while the kind hcstess exer- cised general supervision. Sports were held afterwards in an adjoining field, under the superintendence of Mr Fred Hughes, Coun. J. T. Harries, and Mr J. A. Thomas. Some exciting contests were wit- nessed. In the evening a miscellaneous concert was held, the chairman being Mr Fred Hughes, while Mr J. A. Thomias conducted. The children contribubted the majority of the items of the programme, which consisted mainly of songs and recitations. Special items were the solos rendered by Mr Simon Gravell and the penilJion singing of Mr J. A. Thomas. The (results in thecompeti tionswere Best wit: 1, -Nl-aster D. x £ Davies; 2, Miss Sally Edwards. Impromptu speech: Mr Fred Hughes. Best list of words: Coun. J. T. Harries. Hearty votes of thanks having been given to Mr and Mrs Evans for their generosity and the officials' for their services, the enjoyable proceedings terminated with the singing, led. by Mr Simon Gravel, of Hen Wlad fy Nhadau and God save the King. Last Sunday was observed as Curate's Sun- day, when the offertories in the churches were devoted to t,he A.S.C. fund. The Vicar of Christ Church, (Llanelly, was the Bpecial preacher at St. Mary's Parish Church. Both the troupes at the fete held in the Castle Grounds on Wednesday in last week gave excellent performances, and unstinted praise has been bestowed on them by all who heard them. In order to girve the many workers, who failed1 to attemd the entertain- ments given in the CastJe, an opportunity of hearing and seeing them, it is proposed to give a combined concert at the Town Hall at an. early date. The Allies Troupe consisted of Mrs R. Edwards, Miss Niellie Griffiths (pianist), Miss Clara Evans, Miss L. A. Lewis, Miss Kate Wild, Miss Meta Davies, Miss Maud Thomas, Miss Annie Davies, Mr John Wild, Mr F. Pain (comedian), and Mr Ralph Edwards.

The Churches. The half yearly meetings in connection with Lammas street Chapel will be held on Su nday and Monday next, when the special prea cher will be the Rev Sam Witliams, Liverpool. The service on Monday evening commences ait 7 o'clock. ••• The anniversary servioes in connection with Elim Congregational Church will be held on Sunday the 10th inst, when the speci-al preacher will be the Rev Evan Jones, B.A., Porth. Services at 10, 2.30, and 6.30 o'clock. Sunday last marked the commencement of th)6 "Connexional" year in the Wesleyan Methodtfet Connexion, when ministers com- mence duties in their new circuits- Amongst the changes in Carmarthenshire are the follow- ing:Am,mia,nford, Rev H. R. Owen, from Llandyssul; Llandyssul, Rev W. J:. Roberts, from Carniarvan; and Lampeter, Rev Wesley Morgan from Corris. The centenary of Bethesda Web ;h Wesleyan Chapel, Kidwelly, will be celebrate* I next week. *•* Last Sunday the Rev T. Pritchtard, Ferry- side, officliat,ed at Felinwen ancl Felingwm Baptist Churches1. The rev. gentleman was in excellent form and delivered the message with force and- effect before crowded congregations. It is generally hoped that Mr Pritchard will soon pay a visit to the churches again. • The anniversary services at. Rama were held on Sunday, the minister engaged for the occa- sion oo:ng the new pastor recently inducted at Pant teg, who was previously pastor of one of the Welsh Congregational Churches in Liver- pool. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather the chapel was crowded at each service morning, afternoon and evening. ••4 At the meeting held at Betlianiia, Ferryside, when the Rev Isaac Thomas was presented with an ad-dress, Mr T. Davies, Maesmawr, has been reported to have made the best speech delivered on the occasion. He summarised in few sentences the product of 50 years labour, culminating in the building of a temple at Ferryside. He showed thereby that Mr Thomas was worthy of the honour bestowed upon him and that the church by doing its duty was crowning the Master therewith. I Mr Victor Griffiths, ministerial student of Oxford University, has accepted the call he re- ¡ ceived from Pentwyn C.M. Church, and has already commenced his duties. Mr Griffiths I is now following in the footsteps of his father, the late Rev John Griffiths, who was once the pastor of Pentwyn. He has two brothers who are 'Methodist ministers—the Riev Peter Hughes Griffiths, London, and the Rev B. B. Griffiths, Conwil. **» We are given to understand that the Rev J. I Timothy Davies, Old College School, a native of Myddfai, has received a unanimous call to the joint pastorate of Bwlchygroes and Ponty- I garreg Churches, Pembrokeshire. it is be- lieved the call will be accepted, an d and that he will commence dutiles after his ordination next month. I Last Sunday evening the Rev T. Jenkins, Saron, Abenamman, preached at tVie C.M. IC lurch at Ptimpwunt. The rev. ge ntleman has been pastor of a Congregational Church in Glamorganshire for nearly 30 years. He is a native of New Qu.iv. Cardiganshire. The rev. gentleman is spending his holidays at his natve place and that 0: his wife at Llandovery. Tile quarterly ni; o, the East Car- marthenshire Congregationalisms were held at Cilycwm last week. On Tuesday evening the meeting was introduced by the Rev D. Rich- ards, Mpthvey,' and the preachers were the Rei: D. J. Davies. B.A., the new pastor of Capel A is, Uanelly, and the Rev D. Rhy- dderch. Capel Seion, Pontyherein. On the Wednesday morning a conference was held, when matters concerning the denomination were under consideration. The, chairman for the year, Mr David Harries, one of the deacons of Capel Al's, Llanelly, presided. In the after- noon the Rev n. J. Davies, Llanwrda iniro- duced the meeting, and the Rev Mr Davies, Llangeniioch, {.reached. A sermon was also delivered by the Rev D. Richards, Crugybar. In the evening the preachers were the Rev D. Moses, Tycroes, and Price, Llanon. • On Wednesday in last week recognition ser- vices were held in connection with the settle- ment of the Rev T. E. Jones (formerly of Efailisaf and Bronllwyn, Pentyrch) as pastor of the Congregational Churches of Bethel (Moylgrove) and Brynsalem (Cipyn). Preach- ilug services were also held at both chapels on Tuesday evening, the Rev Rhys Williams, of Maenclochog, and the Rev H. T. Jacob, Fish- guard, officiating: at the former, and the Revs E. Afan Jenkins, Moriah, and J. R. Davies, Pentyrch, at the latter. On Wednesday even- ing the, Rev B. Davies. D.D.. Newcastle Emlyn preached the charge to the churches, and the Rev H. T. Jacob, the charge to the minister. In the afternoon the Rev E. J. Llovd, St. Dogmaels, presided over a fraternal meeting, and the Rev E. Afan Jenkins delivered an address on "The Present Day's Mission to Christ's Followers." The Rev Rhys Williams also delivered an address. Messrs J. Bassett and Roderick Lewis spoke 011 behalf of the respective churches at Efailisaf and Bron- llwyn, Pentyrch, and Mr J. Lewis and Mr G. P. Biddyr, Glanymor, on behalf of Bethel and Brynsalem. In the evening preaching services were held at Bethel, the Revs B. Davies, D.D., and J. R. Davies officiating.

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Llandilo Urban District Council. T}ie monthly meeting of this Council was held on Tuesday evening when there were pre- sent Mr D. P. Davies (chairman), Mr J. R. Evans (vice-chairman) Dr Jones, Rev E. L. Jones. Messrs W. Hopkin, J. H. Rees. D. W. Evans, Ben Hughes, W. L. Roberts, Hy. W Jones, A E. Harris, ,D. Morgan, J. Stephens; the Clerk Mr R. Shipley Lewis) and Medical Officer of Health (Dr Phillips). SUNDRIES. Rev E. L. Jones, after the reading of the minutes, asked if Mr Thos. Davies, contractor had taken out a bond for insurance as re:- quested by the Council.—lu reply the Chair- man said the contractor was prepared to take at up according to the rate of premium for- merly paid by the Council.—Mr J. H. Rees said he understood that the "Co-operative Stores" agents had damaged the filter of the Council near by long ago and they had been written to but they had done nothing as yet. -1 twas agreed to remind them of it. BAD TAR SPRAYING. Mr A. E. Harris drew attention to the need of proper tar spraying in town. When they went about the work nothing was ready and there was no expedition. At present no end of time was wasted. He was very convinced on that point. —Mr W. L. Robrts asked that ar letter on the subject sent by the inhabitants of Crescent road should be rea,d,It con- demned the waste of public money and trusted they would instruct the Surveyor to discon- tinue ot and not waste public money. The method benefitted no one but those that had tar- for sale.—Dr Jones seconded Mr Harris that the necessary materials for tar spraying for next year be ready in April next.—The Chairman ruled the letter should be discussed under the head of correspondence. COMMITTEES. Mr W. Hopkin suggested a scheme to im- prove matters with regard to the meetings of the committees. He urged they should all meet periodically. The chairman of each com- mittee was to instruct the Clerk to convene the meetings.—Mr D. Morgan seconded.— There was a, good deal of laughter over a point raised by Dr Jones as to the altering of the days fixed for committees.—The Chairman said Dr Jones had his remedy by attending com- mittees and getting the change he desired. NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD. Mr D. Morgan moved they should ask the National Eisteddfod of 1918 to Llandilo. At Aberystwyth there was no application for it in that year. He asked why should not Llandilo have it. Small towns now had a chance as it was only held a few days. He had written to a. prominent gentleman on the matter, and he thought Llandilo bad a good sporting chance. | They had good railway facilities, beautiful J scenery and gentry. Penlan Pa«k could not be excelled as a place for holding the Gorsedd. I He moved that they should call a public meet- ing and decide to invito the Eisteddfod autho- ) rities to come there.—Mr J. R. Evans secon- ded. He agreed with the proposer.—Mr W. L. Roberts asked what the guarantee was.- Mr Morgan said it was £ 500.—Mr Hy. W. Jones supposed they would not compare Aber- ystwyth as a small town with Llandilo. At the same time he was in favour of the motion. —It was arranged to call a. public meeting as soon as possible to discuss the subject. RESIGNATION OF SURVEYOR. The Clerk said he had had a, letter from the Surveyor on August 31st, in which he ten- dered his resignation. He would like to leave the service as soon as possible.—It was decided to accept the resignation.—Rev E. L. Jones moved and Mr W. Hopkin seconded that the Chairman and Mr D. W. Evans be asked to carry out the duties meanwhile.—The Chair- man said that he was supposed to hand over the keys on Caturday, hut the Clerk said that he had sent twice that day day for the keys of his office but he had not received them.—It was formally agreed to accept the resignation as surveyor and inspector of nuisances.— The Chairman asked up to what time they should pay him.—The Clerk said he should he paid up to the day he left.—In answer to Mr J. H. R<ees, the Clerk said lie had £23 in hand now as he had not paid accounts for which he was given money.—The Chairman: Instruct the Clerk to request him to pay it forthwith. —Mr Hy. W. Jones pointed out that his cheque would be withheld until the f:23 was paid.—Mr W. L. Roberts asked about any deficiency.—The Clerk put it that the auditor would communicate with them with regard to it.—The Chairman said the auditor had not yet settled the amount. He asked if they should give him any time.—(Mr Hv. W. Jones suggested they should giivo him two days, and if then the mon^v was not paid a special meet- ing of the Council sihould be called.—Mr A. E. Harris thought they should take stock of what was in the stores.—Rev E. L. Jones had con- fidence in the Chairman and Mr D. W. Evans. —Mr Ben Hughes: Toe much confidence we have had.—Mr Hy. W. Jones moved that he be asked to hand over the keys forthwith. If it was not done they should put new locks on. —It was agreed to advertise for a successor at f,80 .a year. He was to be a qualified man. —Mr D. Morgan moved that they accept an unqualified man as long as lie took steps to qualify. Otherwise they would debar local men. —For this only two voted. Eleven voted for the original motion.—The Clerk asked what the qualifications were to be?—it was agreed they should be such as the L.G.B. would accept.—Mr J. H. Rees asked if they were likely to have a man at that figure.—A member said they could try. GAME LICENSE. Miss Price, Rhosmaen street, was granted her annual game license. THE REFUGEES. The, Clerk said he had had a letter from the N.P. Bank re the Belgian Fund. The account was overdrawn by £:-2;"). The Council was morally i-espousible.-Tlie said the col- lectors" had not been out.—It was stated that a meeting was to be held on Friday evening. —The Clerk said that people would write to the authorities to take the refugees away as

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Llandilo was not now supporting them.—Mr Ben Hughes said it was a shame.

SIX MONTHS' SENTENCE AT OLD BAILEY. Thomas Coffey, the man who adopted the identity of a doctor for some years, and so deceived the public authorities as to obtain public appointments in Swansea, came up at the Old Bailey on Wednesday (before the Recorder) and pleaded guilty to issuing four false death certificates. Prisoner, who is aged 32. was described as a soldier, but he appeared wearing civilian clothes. Mr Bodkin prosecuted, and Mr Walter Frampton defended. The facts related by Mr Bodkin showed that the certificates covered a period from 1909 up to 1915. Prisoner signed death certificates in the name of a qualified registered practitioner named William Joseph Greehy, whose name and personalty he adopted. The real Dr Greehy had acted as assistant to Dr Richard Coffey, prisoner's brother, and while there met prisoner, with whom lie be- came intimate. Prisoner, it appeared, had studied in Dublin, and had passed certain examinations, but did not receive qualifications constituting him as a registered medical prac- titioner. Mr Frampton, for the defence, said he had bundles of letters from people in Wales speak- ing most highly of the accused and his work, and a number of witnesses to testify the same thing. As recently as Monday night a, public meeting was held in the district where he had practised, and a resolution was passed "ex- pressing deep satisfaction with his work, and stating that when he went to serve his country a public testimonial was given to him in re- cognition of his services. The Recorder passed sentence of six months imprisonment in the second division. Cardiganshire Farmers.

o STRAIGHT TALK BY COUNTY COURT JUDGE. At Lampeter County Court on Wednesday, before Judge Lloyd Morgan, Joli-ii Morgan, of Riaenoeiment, Rhydcwmerau, sued William Williams, Esgerowen, Rhyewmerau, for A;4 damages for trespass by horses in August last. Defendant conutr-claimed 1:4 for trespass by plaintiff's cattle in August, 1914. Mr Emrys Jones appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Wailis Jones for defendant. Plaintiff said he saw five horses belonging to defendant in his corn field they had evi- dently been in his corn field overnight. He estimated the damage at 1:4. Defendant, who did not deny that the horses had entered the field, called Evan .)oiie. a. neighbouring farmer, who stated that he saw the horses, and they were not in the field more than threequalters of an hour. Defendant put in a counter-claim for £ 4 for trespass by cattle, The Judge characterised the claim as an exaggerated and foolish claim. There was no doubt that some damage had been done, and lie was also quite satisfied that defendant's cattle had trespassed on plaintiffs land. He g.ve judgment for Ll on the claim and JE1 on the counterclaim, and ordered each party to pay his own costs. "It would have been much better if the parties had stayed at home to do the harvesting,' added the Judge.

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Llanelly's Big Water Scheme On Wednesday Mr Town Jones. M.P., and Mr John Hinds. M.P., journeyed specially to London to interview Mr McKinnon Wood (the Financial Secretary to the Treasury) in refer- ence to a request by the Llanelly Rural Dis- trict Council for a loan of t34,883 from the Public Works Loan Board in connection with the water supply undertaking now being car- ried on under the provisions of the Llanelly Rural District Council Act, 1912. This Act authorised the Council to borrow £ 179.483 and any further moneys the Local Government Board might sanction. Owing to the war a good many of the works were closed down, hut a large quantity of water was reuired at Pembrey, and for this £ 34.883 was reuired. It could be obtainable from other sources, but at rates of interest the Council thought too high. and therefore application was made to the Public- Works Loan Board. The two hon. member laid the matter before Mr McKinnon Wood. and it will now receive consideration.

Theft of a Handbag. Myfanwy Griffiths. Graigcapel. Burry Port, was summoned at the Police Court on Wed- liesday at Llanelly for stealing a. handbag and iptirse. value Is 6d. Blodwen Hughes, -Treboeth. Swansea, said she was employed at a Pembrey Tactory, where she placed her handbag, containing a puree, on the bench by her locker. The defendant was in the room at the time. A little later witness missed the bag. and the defendant denied having seen it. Witness identified the bag and purse produced as her proprty. P.S. Williams said that after being charged with the offence, defendant handed over the bag and said "I found it on the bench. I told the owner 1 had it. and I'm going to give it back when I see her." The Bench bound defendant over for six months, and ordered her to pay 10s towards the costs.

A Patriotic Boy. SOLDIER AND SAILOR AT FOURTEEN. Pte. D. J. Daniel, a Llanelly Lad—"a big hoy for his agl" -was delighted to be in khaki 011 his fourteenth hirthTlay. He enlisted as 19 when only 13 years of age. and when re- claimed by his parents he was discharged. Still anxious to s-enrehis country in some other capacity, he found employment as a shell-filler in a munition works. But the country's call was" still ringing in his ear. and a desire to be nearer the fighting line propmted him to join the Navy "D.J." is one of the "bull dog breed." He is the second son of Pte. D. J. Dan; el, Welsh Guards, the veteran Welsh Intrnational forward.

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MiATH. ROGERS.—September 7th, at Ribbleton Vicar- age. Preston. Hetty, the beloved wife of the Rev W. Rogers (son of Mr E. A. Rogers. Oak fie Id, Carmarthen).

THE AUDIT. The Clerk informed the Council that the auditor had adjourned the audit as he was not satisfied with the accounts.—In reply to Mr Hy. W. Jones, the Clerk said the adjourned audit would not be any increased cost to the Council. They would simply have to pay for the stamp. THE MART. The auctioneers. Messrs Wm. and Walter James, had written with regard to the mart. The pens were inadequate for the stock now coming in. There should be sufficient pens to sliow the stock to advantage. The matter needed immediate attention. There were hun- dreds of sheep at the last two marts which they could not pen.—Mr J. H. Rees said that there were over 1.700 sheep at the last mart. —Mr D. Morgan moved that the whole of the Council should meet the aii,etioineers.-Thig was agreed to. SEWAGE. Rev E. L. Jones suggested that the sewage tanks near the Elcctic Light should he exam- ined at once, and if the streets committee did not attend to it at once extensive damage would be done.—It was decided to visit the place after the meeting with the auctioneers. REFUSE. Mr J. H. Rees asked if the Council had made provision for the tipping of the refuse. Tliey should have a plot of their own.—Mr Morgan wanted to know if the. members were keeping their eyes open.—Mr W. L. Roberts held the Council should provide a tipping place.—By the discussion that followed it ap- peared that a dispute was going on as to cer- tain payments between the contractor and Mr Rees, of Montana.—It was decided to let the matter stand over for the pi-e-stilt. A R EG 0MMEND A l I ON. The Electric Light Committee recommended that Mr Bowen, the electric light engineer, be paid at the rate of £150 a year from Sept. 1st. -The Council agreed unanimously to the re- commendation.