The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

GORSLAS APPLICATION. Another adjourned case from the previous oourt was that in which Ebenezer Griffiths, 1, Norman-terrace, Goislas, and Rees Davies, 6, Norman-terrace. Ebenezer Griffiths, the complainant, sought vacant possession of the the house tenanted by Davies and owned by him (complainant) on the grounds of defen- 3ant'a refusing to attend to a drain at the rear of his house which was a nuisance to the neighbours, and also on account of his being an annoyance to the neighbours. M. T. Howell Davies appeared for com- plainant, and Mr. H. Brunei White for de- fendant. The case was adjourned in order that a certain witness of Mr. Davies's could be called. This witness was Mrs. Mabel Agnes Jones, wife of John Jones, 7, Norman-ter- race, who lived next door to defendant. She said that in July last, when she was alone in the house, defendant came in. He told her that she had a pretty foot," and made an improper suggestion. She sent him out of the house. On another occasion when she was going to shop he came on to her on the road and used similar words. She then re- turned to the house. A little later, about the end of July, she was sitting on the door- step with the baby on her lap on a Sunday, when defendant again approached. He told her that she had a high instep. He repeated the suggestion. Her husband was in bed at the time, and when he got up she told him of the last incident. Defendant was called into her house, and he apologised to her and her husband for what he had done. She was in bodily fear of him. Defendant was mar- ried and had eight children. Cross-examined by Mr. White, witness said that she only told her husband of the last time defendant had spoken to her in the manner complained of. She was quite on friendly terms with defendant and his family up to July. Mr. White—If you were in bodily fear of the man, why did you not take proceedings against him at that time?—No answer. Mr. Davies then called another witness, Miss Annie Davies (17), 8, Norman-terrace, whereupon the Judge told him that the case had been adjourned so that he could get an- other witness. He (Mr. Davies) was making an effort to bolster up his case by supple- menting his case with other witnesses. As he evidently had many witnesses. The case was adjourned for the specific reason of calling one witness, and he would accept that kind of evidence with the- greatest caution. He did not like that class cf evi- denoe. Mr. Howell Davies then said he would not call upon the second witness, and tke Judge said that he could do as lie liked, but since the witnesses were in the oourt he could call them; but he was not to be blamed if he did not attach much importance to the evidence of those witnesses. Annie Davies was then called, and said that defendant had approached her when she was fetching water one night from the tap about August, and made an improper sug- gestions By Mr. White-I did not tell my parents of the incident, as I did not like to say, but I told Miss Griffiths. I am not afraid of the defendant. Giving evidence on oath, Rees Davies, de- fendant, denied there was any truth in the accusations made by the witnesses. He had not been in Mrs. Jones' house at all when she was alone, and he had not apologised to her as she had alleged, or insulted her on Sunday as stated by her. Neither had he ever insulted Annie Davies, nor said any- thing wrong to her. He was quite friendly with her parents. Since the disturbance about the drain he had been to several people about it, but he had failed to get any- one to attend to it. They were saying things like that about him in order to get him and his children out on the road. Judge-Have you ever been charged with indecent conduct towards anybody else in July?—No, never. Has anyone ever complained to you before?-No, I have lived there three years, and no one has ever complained before July. Why did not Mrs. Jones take proceedings against me if what she says is true, instead of taking this as a chance of turning me out on the road? The Judge-I quite appreciate that (re- ferring to defendant's question). That is quite obvious; that occurred to me, too. The Judge said the Statute gave the Judge power to turn a man out of his house if his conduct was an annoyance to the adjoining occupiers, but it did not say that he must do it. He had got to consider all the cir- cumstances of the case and decide whether it was a fair and right thing to do. In this case he was asked to make an order for possession of a house in favour of the plain- tiff, which meant that if it was granted that defendant would be turned out to the road with his nine children. The question was whether the allegations against him were of a sufficiently serious character to justify him in doing that. He (the Judge) would be the last man in the world to condone indecent acts by a neighbour to another. He was not prepared to say that on the whole defen- dant was entirely free from blame in this matter, but there were circumstances of the case which were peculiar and one had to scrutinise them very carefully in the light of the tremendous feeling which existed in the locality to get rid of the man. The place was divided up into two, and some wanted to get rid of him for some reason or other. The man, according to the evi- dence of Mrs. Jones, must have been up to July, at any, rate, a perfectly respectable man, for she, a perfectly respectable woman, used to go into his house from time to time, and was quite friendly up to July. It was a very strange thing that all the charges arose at one and the same time, and at the time when proceedings for possession were taken against him. That class of evidence had got to be very carefully considered. A' part of the evidence was corroborated, and uncorroborated testimony he would not be disposed to act upon. If this man had be- e haved improperly in the past he did not believe he would do so again, for he would have had a lesson. There was a certain laxity of manner in conversation amongst people in a certain station of life, and they spoke of things which they did not really think of doing. One could not forget that such things took place. He (the Judge) could not make an order for possession. Asked as to the payment of costs, the Judge said, I think in one case he made an improper remark, therefore I shall not give him his costs."

Roadmen's Strike DEADLOCK IN CARMARTHENSHIRE. The strike of the 110 roadmen employed by Carmarthenshire County Council is to continue, the conference of a small commit- tee and the men's representatives held at Carmarthen on Saturday having resulted in a deadlock. The committee offered the men an increase of 2s. 6d. to those engaged in rural districts and of Is. to those in industrial districts, but this was considered inadequate and re- fused. The pre-strike wages were 42s. 6d. and 51s. respectively for a 51-hours week, and the demand is for 58s. 9d.-the Stoker award-and a 47-hours week. The third week of the strike opened on Monday last.

BOARDS OF GUARDIANS. Llandovery. THE CLOSING OF THE WO'iviIOUSE. The monthly meting of the llnrcVvery Board of Guardians was held at the 11 wn Hall on Friday, Mr. Daniel Le^ris, Yi\?y- borde, presiding. The Muster (Mr. J. CVredig. Eva is), who has just resumed duties after demobiji/anon, was given a hearty reception by the guar- dians. Ho reported that the number of in- mates at the house was 15, against 16 in the corresponding week of last year. He applied for an increase of 75 per cent. cn his pre-war salary, pointing out that al- though the number of inmates had de- creased, there vras no decrease in the work. His salary that day remained the same as in 1912. It was decided that the application be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. Mr. W. Thomas (Erwau) inquired what steps had been taken with a view to closing the workhouse. The Clerk (Mr. D. T. M. Jones) replied that he had reported to the Local Govern- ment Board Inspector what had transpired ai the last meeting. Mr. David Davies (Rhyblid)-Tho Inspec- f tor pressed the matter Mr. David Davies (Rhyblid)-Tho Inspec- tor pressed them before the war to clos,, the workhouse, and yet he has not now moved in the matter. Mrs. Lewis (Mile nd)-W e should take steps to find what accommodation is avail- able Tho Chairman—The children could be boarded out in the country. Mr. W. Thomas—The sooner we move in the matter the better it will be in the interest of all concerned. The Clerk pointed out that the guardians would have to get the sanction of tho Local Government Board. They would also have to ascertain where the inmates could be accommodated, as they could not turn them out to the street. Mr. W. Thomas suggested they might find some friends or relatives who might accommodate them if the Board paid them a reasonable price. Mr. Edward Williams (relieving officer) said there were some who had been in the house for many years who had nobody to take them. Mr. Wm. Evans (Gtos? Inn) said although they might have relatives, they would per- haps not take them. The Clerk said if he was supplied with a list of the paupers, with their classification and condition, he would communicate with the different unions n the country. Mr. D. Davies thought it would be best to instruct the Clerk to write to the Local Government Board Inspector who might be able to tell them what unions were full, and where accommodation was likely to be found. This suggestion was agreed to. The Relieving Officer reported that the number of paupers in receipt of outdoor relief for the week ended 27th November was 83, at a cost of jB27 16s., and for the week ended 4th December, the same number and at the same cost. It was decided to give the inmates the usual Christmas dinner, and to grant addi- tional outdoor relief to the extent of 2s. to each adult and child; and 3s. 6d. in the case of those bedridden. The Board decided to support a resolution of the Builth Union protesting against the nnnecesary high price of meat and calling on the Government to decontrol meat. It was also unanimously resolved to sup- port a resolution urging the Government to increase by way of a bonus, of 2s. 6d., the grant made to old age pensioners. The Clerk notified the guardians that the District Nursing Association had now en- gaged a nurse. It was therefore resolved to discontinue the services of the temporary nurse engaged during the period when the town was without a district nurse. Mrs. Lewis explained that the temporary nurse had proved herself very capable, and had given the guardians every assistance and satisfaction. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. At the conclusion of the Boaxd, a meet- ing of the Rural District Council was held, Mr. W. Thomas, of Erwau, occupying the chair. The report of the treasurer (Mr. Michael) showed an overdraft of 9537 17s. Mr. D. Davies (Rhyblid)—Is any interest charged by the banki The Clerk-They have not done so yet. Mr. William Price, Glandwr Villa, inti- mated that he objected to any more stones being taken from hie property without his consent, and asked far payment in respect of the stones hauled away during the past two years at a rate of sixpence per load. It was pointed out that the Council were not liable, and that the question was one for Mr. Price and the contractor (who hap- pened to be his tenant) to arrange. Mr. Evan Williams, surveyor for the No. 1 district, reported on the almost impass- able condition of the road leading from Rhandirmwyn to the town. Traction traffic for conveyance of timber had to be discon- tinued on this road until the summer. Mr. D. Davies expressed an opinion that the same method should be adopted with regard to Mothvey road where motor lorries were used for haulage of timber. The roads were in a shocking state. The Clerk read a communication from the County Council complaining that chil- dren were unable to attend the Church of England Elementary School at Myddfai in consequence of the state of the roads. The Clerk-The County Council should provide char-a-bancs to convey the children to school under the circumstances. The Surveyor was directed to expend the amount provided for in his estimate to im- prove the road. Mr. Tudor Lewis, surveyor for the No. 2 district, reported similarly with regard to Llangadock and Llandausaint highways, and it was decided to call the attention of the Llanelly Rural Council to the state of the/ roads referred to, inasmuch as their water pipe track ran along them.

lampeter A 'meeting of the Lampeter Guardians was held at the Board-room on Friday, when there were present :Mr. M. Lloyd Price (chairman); Rev. R. C. Jones, Lam- peter Urban; Rev. D. A. Thomas, Bettws; Messrs. Tom Davies, Cellan; Evan Davies, Lampeter Rural J. Jones, Llangybi; D. Lewis, B. T. Lewis, and Thomas Jones, Pen- carreg; W. Jones, Silian; D. Davies and Evan Jones, Llanwenog; T. Davies, Llany- crwys; E. Davies and W. Thomas, Rhosy- corn, and Thomas Williams, Llanllwni. The Relieving Officers read their Teports and recommendations, especially in regard to granting sums of money towards securing coal for the most needy, and in the majority of ca-e.,i they were granted 30s. each to pro- cure coal.-A widow, whose husband died recently, leaving six children, was granted 30s. per week towards the maintenance of herself and children. Tho Master read his report, and men- tioned the receipt of gifts for the paupers from swral ladies, who were thanked by the guardians for their kindness. It was decided to give the usual Christ- mas dinner to the inmates. It was also passed to give bedridden II paupers "tiutside the workhouse 4s. advance on Christmas week; also 2s. 6d. to every adult in receipt of parish relief, and Is. far each child. After a long discussion, it was resolved to advance the salaries of the officials as follows:—Mr. J. Ernest Lloyd, clerk to the guardians, from E75 to £ 100 per annum; Dr. Thomas, Llanybythor, an advance of £10 per annum; Dr. Rowlands, Lampeter, E10 advance as medical officer of the work- house, and £10 advance in respect Qf out- door patients; Mr. Evans, relieving officer, Llanybyther, to receive J62 per week, and Mr. Enoch Davies, Lampeter, to receive the same. The application of the master and matron were deferred. The Chairman proposed a vote of sym- pathy with Mr. E. D. Rees on the death of his daughter.

Britain's Great Opportunity [By a Labour Correspondent.] OUR PEACE ORK. It was Sir Aucklanl Geddes who told the country a few weeks ago that we have in these days such an opportunity of indus- trial and commercial expansion aa has never before been presented to any people; and, provided we have the good sense to unite to grasp that opportunity, our prosperity is assured for a long time to come. A cureful study of the various reports in the loading trade journals must convinoe even the most pessimistic amongst us that the President of the Board of Trade was substantially right. The whole world is crying out for all kinds of "goods": there is a big demand for all the commodities which this country is well adapted to produce and can undoubtedly supply if we but show the same patriotism, unity and energy in peace as in war. The question which the Prime Minister recently put to a meeting in the City Temple is still with us awaiting a practical answer—Why should war always command the best that is in us, while Peace has to put up with feebler and inferior efforts? Unity of action, concord of spirit in our industrial ranks to- day, would demonstrate more clearly than ever the Miltonio dictum that Peace hath her victories, no less renowned than war." IRON AND STEEL. Let us glance at a few of the reports to which we have referred. From the great centres of the Iron and Steel trades we hear that an active buying movement is in pro- gress in every department" that nearly all the orders run into heavy tonnage and that the mills are so fully committed that "it is almost impossible to get any substantial business accepted." For semi-finished steel the enquiries are very keen heavy orders have been placed for billets; there is keen buying" both of finished iron and steel bars; and "substantial orders" have been placed for steel strip for gas and steam tubes. There is only one drawback in the tale of the boom in iron and steel, and even that is eloquent of the demand which is being made upon our productivity. There is a scarcity of pig iron partly due to the defi- cient production of blast furnaces, mainly attributable to transport difficulties." It ia further disheartening to be told that large steel works have been stopped and blast furnaces damped down "for lack of coal." Before leaving the iron and steel trades it is noteworthy that in South Wales people are talking about the Tinplate boom in the Sheffield district the hardware and cut- lery industries give one the impression that the tide of after-war prosperity has at last begun to flow strongly" while slackness wherever it exists is due to easily explained causes. One of these causes, particularly felt in the Midlands, is the Ironfounders' strike. OTHER INDUSTRIES. Just as the talk in South Wales is about the tinplate boom, Manchester 1 is buzzing with 44 the Cotton Boom." "All the markets for cotton goods, both at home and abroad," so the report runs, are uniting in their demands. Manufacturers, already oversold and never in a stronger position, go on gathering strength." The substance of the story from Yorkshire is of big demands in the woollen industry; while in the hosiery and lace factories of Nottingham the de- mand grows in inverse proportion to the resources of manufacturers to supply it." In the pottery districts the demands are unabated," while in the glass industry the prospects are better than they have been for many years. But there is no necessity to go on with the catalogue. The tale is every- where the same. The details all go to sup- port the general statement that if we settle down to production on a big scale, there is a good time in front of the workers in this country. THE FLAW IN THE AMBER. Unfortunately these excellent prospects are largely overclouded by what the Shef- field report calls "easily explained causes." The transport difficulty meets us everywhere, and it will require all the efforts of the Government, through Sir Eric Geddes, as well as the co-operation of railway workers of every grade to bring our means of com- munication to a high standard of efficiency. But Sir Eric clearly showed in France that he can well cope with even a more difficult situation than now confronts him; while the country will look to the patriotism of vehicle makers and lepairers to make good our large deficiency in trucks, wagons, &c. Next to transport the great need is ooal, which is essential to all industry, and even to trans- port itself, but emphasis must be laid on transport first since coal supplies cannot be available to industry until they are brought to the great centres of industry. With good- will and co-operation on the part of all classes engaged in industry our difficulties will be easily surmounted. It will lsfc. cala- mitous indeed if disputes as to the division of the profits of industry are permitted to put such profits out of our reach. 10

LLANSAWEL. A meeting of the Parish Council was held recently, when there was a fairly gocd attendance. The overseers' accounts for the last half-year were presented, and Ifound satisfactory, and 'the Counoil oon- frrmed the Poor Rate made by the over- seers for the service of the current half- year, viz.. 5s. 8d. in the E, which is a rocord in the history of the parish, and also a special expenses rate of 7d. in tre 2, making the total of 6s. 3d. in the £ for the current half-year. Recently Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Griffiths, Glanyrannell Park, attended the Council School and distributed beautiful "Peace" mugs to the children, which were greatly •■appreciated. We understand that every infant born before Peace Day throughout the parish will be the recipoent of a mug, so the parish in general beg to thank Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths for their great kindness.

LLANDOVERY. The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Walters, wife of Mr. David Walters, 3, Victoria- crescent, took place on Monday, tho 1st inst., thu interment being at Tabor, Llanwrda. j The mourners were:—Mr. David Walters (husband); Mr. and Mrs. Albert Evans (daughter and son-in-law); Mr. Joseph Wal- ters, Ystalyfera (nephew); Mr. Joseph Gri- ffiths, Y stalyfera (nephew); Mr. David Jones, Llangadock (nephew); and Mr. and Mrs. Walters, Troedyrhiwebist, Llansadwrn (nephew and niece). The Rev. Joseph Harry, pastor of Salem Congregational Chapel, Llandovery, conduoted a service at tho residence of the deceased. At Tabor Chapel, the Rev. J. Harry was again the officiant, whilst at the graveside the Rev. W. Davies, Tabor, officiated. With reference to the football report on a match played here on the 22nd ult. between Llandovery Town and Tirydail, our Llan- dovery Correspondent inadvertently stated that the opposing team were Llandobie, and that the referee was also a Llandobie man. This was not so. The opponents on that occasion were the Tirydail team, who brought a referee with them. Our corres- pondent much regreta the clerical slip," and assures our readers, particularly those residing at Llandebie, that there was no intention on his part to cast any reflection c the Llandebie football team who are 1 cat, 1 sports. A ting was held at the Town Hall on Friday c,'ciing to further consider matters relative to the proposed Industrial Co-opera- tive Society. Mr. Daniel Lewis, Ynysy- borde, presided over a large gathering. Councillor D. J. Thomas, Danyrallt, sub- mitted the report of the Executive Com- mittee of the Farmers' Co-operative Society, in which a recommendation was made that Plasydderwen would be sold to the Indus- trial Co-operative Society at the same price as the former paid for it, and that they were not prepared to rent it. After discus- sion, it was decided that the offer be not accepted, Thereupon it was resolved that the premises referred to remain in the pos- session of the Farmers' Co-operative Society as an extension to their present premises. The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Walters, wife of Mr. David Walters, 3, Victoria Crescent, took place on Monday, interment being at Tabor, Llanwrda. The mourners included:—Mr. David Walters (widower); Mr. and Mrs. Albert Evans (daughter and son-in-law); Mr. Joseph Walters, Ystalyfera; Mr. Joseph Griffiths, Ystalyfera; Mr. David Jones, Llangadock (nephews); and Mr. and Mrs. Walters, Troedyrhiwbist, Llansadwrn (nephew and niece). The officiating minis- ters were the Revs. Joseph Harry, Llan- dovery, Volander Jones, Llandovery, and W. Davies. Tabor.

Mr. D. S. Jones, Capcl Bangor, near Aber- ystwyth, has been appointed West Wales I organiser for the National Agricultural La- bourers and Rural Workers' Union, in suc- cession to Mr. John Davies, wco has taken up the duties of organising secretary for Wales of the Workers' Educational Associa- tion. Mr. Jones is a practical agricultura- list, who has devoted himself to the study of economics as it affects the rural labourer.

CAPEL SEION, DREFACH. A children's eisteddfod was held at Capei Seion, Drefach, Llanarthney, on Saturday last. There was an excellent attendance, and the competitions were of a very high standard. The presidents were—Afternoon, Mr. W. Brazell, J.P., D.C., Closyrun, Dre- fach; evening, Mr. Gwilym Jones, D.C., Cwmmawr (in tho unavoidable absence or Mr. E. T. John, President of the National Union of Welsh Societies). The Rev. D. Rhydderch, B.A., Capel Seion, was con- ductor. The adjudicators were—Music, Messrs. Philip Thomas, Neath; and Tom Harriet, Cross Hands. Literati^V^RJev. J. Dyfnallt Owen, Carmarthen, and Mr. John Jones, Cross Hands. Art, &c.—Mr. T. M. Thomas, Bankffosfelen; needlework. Misses E. Harries, Cwmmawr, and M. A. Treharne, Maesycelyn, Drefach. The accompanist was Mr. Emryn Harries, A.L.C.M., Drefach. The successful com- petitors were as follow :-Juvonile Choir: 1, Pontyberem (Mr. Oliver Thomas). C'hatn- pion solo for girls: 1, Saddie Eynon, Trim- saran, and Katie Williams, Trimsaran; 2, Ceridwen Joseph, Trimsaran 3, Maggie Rogers, Pontyberem. Champion solo for boys: 1, Ivor Evans, Cross Hands; 2, D. Jones, Nantgaredig. Solo, boys under 12: 1, W. T. Griffiths, Pontyberem. Solo, girls under 12: 1, Saddie Eynon, Tiixnsaran; 2, Ceridwen Joseph, Trinisaran. Solo for children under 9: 1, Muriel Wiliams, Tritn- sftrn; 2, Bessie Lloyd, Trimsaran. Solo for children under 5: 1, Fanny Jones, Drefach; 2, Cavell Thomas, Pontyberem. Pianoforte sclo: 1, Percy Hughes, Gorslas. Champion recitation for boys: 1, Ifor H. Hughes, Gors- la.s. 2, Johnny Rowe, Cwmgwili. Champion recitation for girls: 1, Amy Thomas, Ponty- berem 2, Bessie Edwards, Burry Port. Re- citation for girls under 12: 1, Nellie Lloyd, Drefach; 2, Amy Thomas, Pontyberem. Re- citation for boys under 12: 1, Sam Thomas, Tumble; 2, Madoc Thomas, Pontyberem. Recitation for children under 9: 1, Madco Thomas, Pontyberem, & Myfanwy Thomas, Tumble; 2, Eluned Smith, Drefach. Recita- tion for dddren under 5: 1, Joyce Gravelle, Ponthenry; 2, Cavell Thomas, Pontyberem. Pencil sketch: Edmund Healy, Pontyberern, Handwriting: Myfanwy Thomas. Tumble. Woodwork: ffivyn Jones, Drefach. Knit- ting Amy Thomas, Pontyberem. Sewing, under 14: Eira Jones, Drefach. Sewing, under 12: Megan Evans, Drefach. The un- fiqualified success of the event was very laigely due to the untiring efforts of the energetic secretary, Mr. John Roberts, Twrbach, Drefach, assisted by Mr. H. Mor- gan, Glannant, as treasurer, and an ener- getic committee.

RHYDCWMERAU. The Rev. Ehwydd Jones, Pencader, who. accepted a call to the pastorate of Pumpsaint and Cwrtycadnaw C.M. Churches, has al- udy commenced duties in his new sphere of labour. He was ordained to the full. work of the ministry in the last Associa- tion. The rev. gentleman, who is a very promising minister and completed his theo- logical course at Aberystwyth last June, is a native of Rhydcwmerau, and an ex-student of the Old College School, Ca rmarthen.

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Ammanford County Court THE RELATIVE WORTH OF TWO BROTHERS. Thursday, December 4th, before his Honour Judge Lloyd Morgan, K.C. Hy. Davies, a haulier, at the G.C.G. ool- liery until June 24, sued the colliery com- pany for three week's compensation in xespect of injuries. Mr. Villiera Meager1 (instructed by Mr. T. J. Randall) appeared for the applicant, and Mr. Samuel, Neath, for the respondent company. Evidence was given by the applicant to show that while lifting a full tram on to the rails on July 24, he felt a strain on his back, which became painful, and he eventually, had to be taken home. In cross-examma- tion, he admitted that during the three years before the accident, of 724 days worked by the colliery, he had only worked 263i days. 2 He suffered from rheumatism, but not very badly. The work he had lost was through that, but it was not true that he had had rheumatio seizures on the way to work, which made it necessary for him to return home. Re-examined—He had never had rheumatic pains in the back. Two witnesses-To Jacob Davies, «na Richard Morgan-spoke to having found the applicant in pain, complaining of "something in the back" as the result of having raised the tram. Dr. Richard Jones, Brynamman, stated that the applicant had not troubled him very much with his rheumatic attacks, which were confined to the left shoulder, arms, and leg. On July 24 he complained of pain in the, left side of the back, and there was swelling in the fleshy part between the ribs and the pelvis. He came to the con- clusion that he was suffering from the effects of spraining. For the respondent company, two Swansea medical men stated that the man was suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, and it he suffered from strain, as suggested, he could never had recovered in a short period of a fortnight or three weeks. I His Honour thought a case had been made out by the applicant, who, however, was clearly in a bad state of health, and proba- bly, what he was doing at the time would not have affected a healthier man. Having regard to the circumstances he had no trouble as to what his award should be. Applicant was found in great pain, leaning down with his hand on his back; he was attended at once by a doctor from strain, and there was a swelling there. The two medical gentlemen for the respondents very fairly admitted that the symptons were consistent with both strain and disease. Taking into consideration those established facts his Honour concluded that he must make an order for the JM compensation claimed. Mr. Villiers Meager, in applying for the costs on scale B, while admitting that the amount claimed was small, pointed out that the man had lost his work. His Honour-That is just what passed through my mind; being that it terminated in such a disastrous way, for this man it seemed to be remarkable that the company did not pay him the JE3 and have done with it j Costs were allowed. deceased son was investigated Qn a claim for A mother's degree of dependency upon her dESOO compensation by Ann Jones, Brook- street, Aberamman, Aberdare, against the North Amman Colliery Company. Mr. Billiers Meager was for the applicant ai d Mr. Samuel for the respondents. The deceased son, Meredith Jones, was killed on July 2nd, and Mr. Meager said the respondents admitted partial dependency and had offered to pay JB150 with reason- able costs. Applicant said the deceased son was very good to her, and was her sole effective sup- port while in the navy, he gave her d61 Is. a week, and afterwards sent her financial assistance. On the day he was killed, sne received a letter from him saying he was "in the pink of condition," and sending on Cl. The other single son, Morgan, had be- come "a wreck."and had Tejoined the army. She received from him an allowance of Is. a day. Questioned as to the habits of the two sons, the mother admitted that Mer- edith was "a poacher, and a good poacher" (laughter). A third son was not able to asc ist her, as he had a "large army at home" —nine children. William James, married son, corrobora- ted, as to the habits of the two single broth- ers. Meredith, he said, liked "i,oaching," and went twice to Aberystwyth, and once to Carmarthen. His Honous— What do you tnoati by that ? Witness—He had permission. His Honour—But poaching doesn't mean that. Witness- I made a mistake. T th >'i ,ht it did. (Laughter). ReIv. Evan Davies, vicar of Cwmgqrse, said he knew the deceased man and the family very well. Morgan was never satis- ,field unless he was in a mess; he was a drii-king young man. The deojaaed WIt. of very good character, steady, and very fond cf his rabbit (laughter). Early III June, asked witness if he knew of a vacant house, as he intended to bring his mother down to live with him. Mr. J. Morgan, i'ronmonger. supported. Figures of wages were given by Thomas D. Wages for the colliery company, and Mr. Samuel submitted that at the time of death the two sons were supporting the mother. The deceased son only earned £ 6 ))s. a week, and the whole atmosphere sug- gested that he did not give his mother any- think like P,3 a week. The company lad paid £10 towards the funeral expenses. His Honour observed that dependency was admitted to be considerable, but if he had to take into account the dependency at the present time it would be a great deal higher than when death occurred, and the Act of Parliament states it must be at the time of death. His Honour could not shut his eyes to the fact that there were then two persons who were supporting the mother. While prepared to acct-p- the vJtw that the unfortunate man was the better son «f the two, he was not prepared to accept the view that Morgan, whose character haa been attacked considerably on the ground of intemperance, was altogether a bad boy. Ho did not think he would have directed the Government to make this weekly allow- ance to the mother unless he had some good points, and his Honour thought he made a substantial contribution towards the I affairs of the household. The deceased man was evidently a man of good character, sober and a good son. but, after all, he would spend a good deal of him- self. His Honour's experience of life was that people who indulged in sport spent money pretty freely. However, he accep- ted the view that the deceased son was the principal support, and on that basis he made an award for B200, with co^as an Scale B. He allowed L20 to be paid out, ad pay- ment of 15s. a week from the date of death. Judgment by consent was made in favour of Evan Llewelyn, who claimed B5 3s. lid. from Thomas Thomas. Mr. Wftittington (for the plaintiff) stated that a coi.nter-cla.m for JB8 had been withdrawn. Wm. Thomas, Cwmcathan-isaf, IVttw-t, sued Thomas Phillips, I,Iwynpi-vfect, Rhiw- faWr, for JB21. being the balance of the price of a white mare which he sold to the fendant. Mr Whittington was for the plain- tiff, and Mr. Henry Noyes, Swansea, for the defendant. The sale took place (so ran the plaintiff version) at his farm in September last, when the defendant and another man called. Plaintiff asked for JE23 for the mare, and said it wts eight years old, and stood 16 hand high, but was liable to be lame after a long journey. A bargain was struck at JC22, and the defendant paid down JB1 as de- posit. Some time after, he received a letter from the defndant, saying, ''In re- gard to the mare you brought here on Saturday, she is absolutely a cripple on four legs. She can hardly walk, and I am sur- prised to see her in such a condition. So I advise you to come and fetch her—the se.oner the better—and have the JE1 with you, and charges for keep." The mare was returned. For the defence it was sought to prove chilt the mare was bought on 14 days' trial, md proved unsatisfactory. William Prosser corroborated the defen- dant as to the terms of sale. His Honour observed that the payment of J1 down was generally an indication of actual sale, and he expressed a desire to see the advocates in private. His Honour subsequently announced that by consent of the parties it had been left to him to decide the case, and he had decided there had been breach of contract, and plain- tiff was entitled to J65, with no costs.

LLANDYSSUL. The death took place on Saturday, 29th ult., of Mr. David Jones, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Jones, Laura House, Pont- twelly, at the age of 23 years. The de- ceased, who had not long been demobilised, had contracted malaria while serving in Salonica, on which front he served for three years. He recently suffered a severe re- lapse and, pneumonia setting in, it proved fatal. The interment took place at Panty- defaid on the Wednesday following. The cortege was one of the largest seen in the district for some time. The Revs. T. Madoc Jones and J. T. Davies, B.A., Bangor Teifi, officiated at the house, and the Rev. T. A. Thomas at the chapel and graveside. The chief mourners were: Mr. T. Jones (father); Mrs. Rachel Jones (mother); Mr. Daniel Jones (brother); Mr. and Mrs. S. Enoch, London (sister and brother-in-law); Misses Katie and Annie Jones (sisters); Mr. and Mrs. Rhys Jones, Pantydefaid (uncle and aunt); Mr. and Mrs. D. Davies, Tyssul Stores (uncle and aunt) Mr. and Mrs. D. Davies, Rhydiau, Llangeler (grandfather and grandmother); Mr. and Mrs. Evans Davies, Station House, Llwynpia, Glam. (uncle and aunt); Mr. and Mrs. T. Davies, Glasdir House, Drefach, Henllan (uncle and aunt); Mr. and Mrs. T. Jones, Penwaun, Llan- geler; Mr. D. Lloyd and family, Cwmrhyd, Llangeler (uncle and aunt); Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Nantyrefail, Drefach, Henllan (uncle and aunt); Mrs. Davies, Maesyronen Cross Hands, Carm. Twelve motor-cars con- veying friends and co-workers of the de- ceased attended from Cross Hands. There were numerous wreaths.—At Graig Chapel on Sunday evening last, a memorial service was held, when a touching sermon was de- livered by the Rev. T. A. Thomas to a large congregation. The death took place at Blaenllain, Myd- roilyn, on Saturday, Nov. 29th, of Mr. David Morgan, at the age of 66 years, after an illness of six weeks. The funeral, which was a large one, testified to the high regard in which the deceased was held. The funeral took place on Dec. 4th at Capel-y- bryn, New Court. The Revs. Lewis Wil- liams' (U.), Alltyplaca, L. Williams, and Glyn Edwards (B.), New Court, and John Davies, Dancoed, officiated. The chief mourners were: Mrs. Hannah Morgan (widow); Mr. and Mrs. Jenkin Morgan, tim- ber merchant, Llandyssul (son and daughter- in-law) Miss Elizabeth Jane Morgan (daughter); Mr. D. J. Morgan (brother); Miss Mary Ellen Morgan (daughter); Mr. Josiah Morgan (son), and Mr. Tom Morgan (son), and several other relations, with whom much sympathy is felt. Many floral tributes were sent. The handicap tournament, which has been in progress at the Institute, terminated on Saturday evening last. Semi-finalists: Mr. H. V. Young v. Mr. J. 0. James. Winner, Mr. J. O. James. Mr. Joseph Jones, a bye. Final: Mr. J. O. James v. Mr. Jos. Jones. Winner, Mr. Jos. Jones, Myrtle Cottage. Scores: Mr. Jos. Jones, 125; Mr. J. O. James (minus CAO), 59. The prize was a cue in case. The Neuaddfawi* foxhounds met at Dol- llan on Thursday in last week. This was the first meet at the residence of Major Cass for six years, fox-hunting being sus- pended during the war. Judging by the large gathering of followers, mounted and on foot, the meet has lost none of its pre- war popularity. After refreshments had been served by the household staff of Dol- llan, a start was made at Dol-llan Woods, which was drawn blank. Reynard was found I at homo at Pantglas Wood, run to earth, and was soon despatched. The weather got very bad, and the hounds were called in and hunting was suspended for the day. Amongst the field mounted were: Mrs. T. R. Hughes, M.F.H. Neuaddfawr! Miss Lloyd, Bronwydd; Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Penrallt; Sir Marteine Lloyd, Bart., Bron- wyd; Major H. C. Cass, D.S.O., J.P., Dol- llan; Colonel Bransley; Capt. W. Lewes, Llvsnewydd; Mr. Josiah Jones, C.C., Garth- owen; Miss Williams, The Tonn; Miss J. Jones, Tyssul Castle; Miss Evans, Brynawel; Miss Jones, V.A.D., Glanteifi; Mr. J. James, Farm Yard; Mr. Thomas Jones, Glanteifi; Mr. John Davies, Penlan; Mr. Evan Evans, merchant; Mr. Eric Jones, Penpontbren; Mr. James Davies, Tancoed; Mr. T. Jones. J.P., Gwion Castle; Mr. Tom Davies, Pantgwyn; Mr. Richard Jones, 3, Lincoln-street; Messrs. John and Tommy Evans, Wilkes' Head Hotel; Mr T. Thomas, horse trainer, etc.

LLANGENDEIRNE & PONTYBEREM. A miscellaneous concert was given at Bankffosfelen, when the following artistea took Itirt:- Solo I it, Ml* Annie (Davies, Carmarthen; comedian, Mr. J. Thomas, Pontyeates; penillion singer, Miss Dilys Walters, Pontyeates; elocutionist, Mr. J. Roberts, Llangunnor. The accompanist was Mr. Ifor Evas, L.L.C.M., Pontyberem. Mr T. M. Thomas, School House, presided. Recently, at the Soar Vestry, Ponty- berem, a oonforence was held under the aus- pices of the National Union of Welsh Societies. There was an excellent atten- dance, presided over by Mr. J. M. Jones, Five Roads. Addresses were delivered by Dr. G. P. Williams, M.A., PhD., H.M In- spector of Schools, Llanelly, on "Welsh and tho Schools," and the Rev. D. Hopkin, B.A., Llwynhendy, on the "Value of Welsh Literature." A general discussion followed. It was unanimously decided to celebrate tho centenary at the birth of loan Emlyn by a conference at Llanelly on January 8th, 1920. "Morleisfab," Llangennech, was. elected 'vice-chairman of the East Carmar. then section; Rev. D. Bowen (Myfyr Hefin), secretary, and Mr. J. M. Jones, treasurer. The death took place last week of Wil- liam John, the twelve-months-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Rees, Blanegain Farm, Llan- gendeirne. The funeral took place on Fri- day, interment being at Minke. The offici- ating ministers were Revs. R. H. Jones, Llangendeirne, and M. T. Rees, Minke. Much sympathy is felt with the bereaved family. On Friday evening last, the first meet- ing was held under the auspices of the niowly-fdrmed Welsh Society at Ponty- berem. There was an excellent attendance, presided ever by Mr. Morgan Thomas, .scholomaster, Pontyberem. An address was delivered by Rev. D. Rhydderch. B.A., Capel Seion, on "^eitlau Cymru." The y lecture was an excellent one. On Saturday and Monday evenings last, at the Public Hall, Pontyberem, a grand performance was given of the famous opera, "Joseph" (Dr. Parry), by the Pontyberem Operatic Society, under the able conductor- ship of Mr. W. S. Evans, Coedlline. The dramtic personae were .-—Joseph, Mr Jacob Powell; Judah, Mr. C. Beynon; Reuben, Mr. John Jones; Pharaoh, Messrs. J. Lewis and B. David; Queen, Misses B. Davies and May Mandry; Narrator, Miss Mary Jones; Maids, Misses Maggie Davies and Ethel Thomas; Jacob's Wife, Miss E. Henning- wa.y. The society was ably assisted by an orchestra consisting of the following:—Mr. D. Griffiths (conmictqr), Mrs. H. W. Sey- mour, Miss Morfudd Jones, A.L.C.M., Messrs. Ifor H. Evans, L.L.C.M., B. Michael, Jack Bowen, J. LI. Thomas. The chair was occupied on Saturday evening by Rov. R. J. Jones, B.A., B.D., Caersalem, and on Monday evening by Mr. D. W Mandry, M.E., Coalbrook. On both occa- sions the spacious hall was overcrowded- Both the singing and the acting were excel- lent throughout, and the greatest credit is due to the talented conductor and his able society for the rare treat which they affor- ded the Pontyberem public on these two occasions. The high standard of the per- formance speaks highly of local talent, and Mr. Evans should be urged to take up some further work with his society. A substantial sum was realised, which will be devoted to- wards charity.