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REPRESENTATION OF THE | CARMARTHEN BOROUGHS. ARBITRATION ACCEPTED. A meeting of the Llanelly Liberal Association was held at the Town-hall on Saturday night to farther consider the question of the representa- tion of the United Boroughs. The attendance was large and representative, Mr Henry Wilkins presiding. The minutes of last Thur-day's executive meet- ing having been read, in which a recommenda- tioa was made to the Association advising it to refer the dispute between the two boroughs to the Central Liberal Association in London, ex- tending full powers to it at the same time, The Chairman referred to the visit of the deputation to London, and said that it was not empowered to adopt any course on behalf of the Association, but simply proceeded to head- quarters to lay the whole matter with reference to Major Jones and Mr Lewis Morris, the two Liberal candidates, before Mr Schnadhorst and Mr Arnold Morley. The whole of the corres- pondence had been gone through by the Execu- tive Committee on Thursday night, and the Association was called together to decide what course of action should now be taken. The last letter received frem Mr Schnadhorst read as follows:— Liberal Central Association, 41, Parliament-street, London, S.W., March 8, 1892- My Dear Sir,—I am in receipt of your letter indi- cating the willingness of your committee to accept arbitration as between the two candidates now before the Carmarthen Boroughs. This is an important limitation of t he proposal made by Mr Morley and myself. As you are probably aware, the Executive Committee at Carmarthen ask us to use our influence to secure the withdrawal of both candidates. The position taken both at Llanelly and Carmarthen clearly indicates to us that our proposal was the (inly one that is feasible and likely to lead t" the re-union of the party, but as it has not been accepted by either seeton, we feel at present unable to proceed any further. We must express our extreme regret at the decision your committee has arrived at, and we are sure it will not be approved by any good Liberals out- side the heated range of local controversy.—Yours faithfully, D. R. Williams, Esq. F. SCHNADHORST. Proceeding, the Chairman trusted that the matter would be calmly considered. They wanted to have the breach between themselves and the Carmarthen Liberals healed, and if that was effected, then they need not fear their foe, Sir John Jones Jenkins (cheers). Mr Evan Evans said four of them were ap- pointed by the executive to wait on Mr Schnadhorst and Mr Morley, and they, as deputation, laid everything before them. Two questions were asked, viz., Was there any new development in the outlook ? and had they (the deputation) any proposals to lay before them ? They (Mr Schnadhorst and Mr Morley) also said "We know all the particulars of the case-we know all that has gone on we have been well posted with everything you have done, so you need not waste our time upon the question. But have you any suggestions to make that will take us out of this difficulty of having two strong Liberals fighting one another ? They (the deputation) laid the case before them as well as they could, and the following questions cropped up:—"In the event of Mr Lewis Morris being asked to withdraw, do you think that the party will pull together and secure the return of Major Jones ? On the other hand, if we ask Major Jones to retire, do you think that the party will unite again in supporting Mr Morris with a successful result ?" And the third question was whether, if the two were rejected in favour of a third man would he be successful as against Sir John Jones Jenkins?'' The speaker did not think they need enter into all arguments brought forward, as it would play too much into the hands of their opponents (hear, hear). They could rest assured, however, that they laid the case of the Association, and of Major Jones, the selected candidate of the Association, clearly before them, and he thought it had very strong effect. The Carmarthen deputation had not then been to London, and it was understood when they were there that it was not a question of throwing over the two with them at all they simply placed the. case before them as between the two candidates. Well, after the conference in London with the Carmarthen deputation, Mr Schnadhorst wrote asking whether they would agree to placing the matter entirely and unre- servedly in the hands of some prominent member of the Liberal party. They replied that they were not in a position to do so. They had since then received one or two other communications from Mr Schnadhorst, who said that nothing could be done unless they placed the matter entirely in the hands of a gentleman selected by Mr Gladstone, and if that gentleman as arbitra- tor thought it best to ask the two to retire, they would have to fall in with it, but it was for the Association to decide. The last letter from Mr Schnadhorst was communicated to Major Jones, who had replied as follows :— Bonnyrigg, Penarth, 9th March, 1892. My Dear Mr Jones,—I would most strongly advise and urge the acceptance, without reservation, of the terms contained in Mr Schnadhorst's former letter. The Executive may safely rely upon even-handed justice from the Federation, and that, whatever it may prove to be, is all that Liberals should ask for.Sin- cerely yours, EVAN R, JONKS. Dr. Jones. They could see, therefore, proceeded the speaker, that Major Jones was quite prepared to place tha matter unreservedly in the hands of an arbitra- tor. Mr Tom Hughes, another member of the depu- tation, speaking of the correspondence which passed after the visit of the deputation, said the Federation wrote asking whether the respective towns were prepared to refer the whole matter to arbitration the secretaries of the Association replied they were prepared to accept only as to which of the two candidates was the choice of the majority of Liberals then the Carmarthen friends asked the Federation to use their in- fluence to get the withdrawal of the two candi- dates, and, lastly, the Federation replied they could do nothing unless the whole matter was referred to them. In conclusion, he trusted they would agree to the Executive's recommendation, and that, as a result the Liberals of the united boroughs would work shoulder to shoulder to return their candidate triumphantly (applause). Mr Joseph Maybery heartily approved of the recommendations, and whatever the decision might be he would gladly co-operate in carrying it out (hear, hear). The Rev. Thomas Jones also supported the recommendation. Mr W. R. Rogers said that above all things they wanted a member in future who would support Mr Gladstone, and surely they were strong enough, if united, to return such a member (cheers). He thought it was their bounden duty to accept arbitration. Mr Gwilym Evans considered that the defeat of the two Association candidates last Tuesday was the finest thing that had yet happened in con- nection with it, and contended that if their opponents had been as indifferent as the majority of the members of the Association were, he and the Chairman would have been returned. Every Conservative in his division polled, and ladies recorded their votes whom he had never seen near a booth before. There was one thing, how- ever, in connection with the contest °ln his division last week, which he must say, viz., that beer was used, but lie did not know who paid for it. He made no charge whatever as to who paid for it, but it was drunk by men who did not pay for it (Cries of Shame.") In the face of their present position, he declared it was their bounden duty to be united for the coming tight. If Major Jones was selected, he (the speaker) would sup- port him as heartily as he would Mr Lewis Morris, and if it were an outsider he would sup- port him quite as much as he would the Major (cheers). The Rev. H. Elvet Lewis congratulated the meeting on the admirable tone showed by the various speakers, and felt convinced that now they had come to the right tone of speakin* they were on the right way to final victory (applause ) Bis only regret from the beginning was that two good men and good Liberals should have been pitted against each other. Mr Henry J Howell supported the recommen- dation, and Mr William Smith, Seaside, also supported. Mr D. James (representing the steel smelters Mr Tom Philipps (general secretary of the Tin platers' Union), and Mr John Da vies (chairman of the Copper Workers' Union) having spoken, Mr Joseph Maybery proposed the following resolution :— That this meeting of the Llanelly Liberal Associa- tion adopts the recommendation of the Executive Committee to refer the dispute between the Car- marthen and Llanelly boroughs to any Liberal appointed by Mr Gladstone, with full power to determine the question, and we further pledge our- selves to adopt the decision of the proposed arbitrator. (cheers). Mr R. M. Humphreys (Calfaria) seconded, and it was carried with but two dissentients. Mr William Smith proposed that the Associ- ation recommended to the County Councillors the selection of Messrs Gwilym Evans and Henry Wilkins as aldermen for three years, instead IIf the two retiring aldermen (Messrs David Evans and Hugh Neviil). T.'H_ Mr William Jones proposec that mi Hivan Evans (Old Castle) should also be recommended for selection as an alderman. Mr Evans replied that should he ever secure a seat on the Council it would be as the elect of the people, and not merely as a nominee out of kindness of any gentlemen (applause). The resolution was then carried, after which Mr William Jones proposed that the Executive should ask Mr Lloyd George and other members to address public meetings in the town on Dises- tablishment and leading political questions. —The resolution was carried. Mr Gwilym Evans then observed that he had heard that their opponents had already commenced canvassing for Sir J. Jones Jenkins in the town, and advised the electors not to pledge themselves to anyone until the result of the arbitration was known. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the proceedings.
CARMARTHEN COUNT* PETTY SESSIONS.
CARMARTHEN COUNT* PETTY SESSIONS. [SATURDAY — Before Mr C. W. Jones, Mr T. Morris, Coomb, and the Rev R. G. Lawrence], A NEIGHBOURS' QUARREL. Michael Bowen, Bronllan, charged Wm. Williims, Penybont (both farmers Jiving in the parish of Trelech) with having assaulted him on the 7th inst. It appeared that the two farms are separated by a river, and on the day in question plaintiff was weiring the river, thereby causing the water to run on to defendant's land. De- fendant came up to plaintiff and shook him by the collar for doing so. The Bench said that if there was any dispute as to the water course it should be settled at the proper Court. De- fendant had taken the law into his own hands, and he would be fined 3s. and 18s. costs. OFFENCES AGAINST THE SALIOX ACTS. HEAVY PENALTIES. Supt. R. L. Williams, head water-bailiff of the Towy Fishery Board of Conservators, charged John James, labourer, 39 Waundew-road, Carmar- then, with having a gaff in his possession for the purpose of catching salmon.—James Dee, water- bailiff, proved having found a gaff under de- fendant's waistcoat on Monday, 7th iiist.-A fine of 5s. and 9s costs was imposed. Much interest was evinced in the next case, in which the same complainant charged Wm. Owens and David Hughes, Steam MIlls, Owen Richards, Priory-street, and John Lewis, Priory-street, all of Carmarthen, with unlawfully having a gaff in their possession on the 27th ult., for the purpose of killing salmon. Mr C. W. Jones did not sit during the hearing of this case, as the offence was committed on his lands. Mr James John appeared for the defendants, and pleaded no-, guilty on their behalf. James Dee again gave evidence. He said that about 12 o'clock noon on Saturday, 27th lilt., he was on duty on the river Gwilly, in the parish of Conwil, in company with another water bailiff. He saw David Hughes standing on the second bridge from Conwil station. Witness and his friend then concealed themselves, and watched Hughes's movements. Hughes moved up a little way, and witness moved after him. He then saw the defendants Wm. Owens and John Lewis on the river side adjoining the railway, and Owen Richards on the other side of the river with a stick [about seven feet long, produced] in his hand. Witness watched the defendants searching the river from 1-2 o'clock till 20 minutes to 2. Hughes in a while went off the railway, and joined the other defendants by the house called Dolauhaidd. After searching the river for about a mile, Owen Richards also crossed over the foot-bridge, and joined the other three. The four then went up the river for about 150 yarns, when Owen Richards went into the water with the stick, and Hughes threw some stones into the pool where lie was searching. Wituess and his brother-bailiff then came out of their hiding-place, and ad- vanced towards the defendants. Lewis saw him first, when they walked away. When close up to defendants, Wm Owen said to Hughes, "Throw it away, throw it away," and at the fame time Hughes took a g-Aff out of his tailcoat pocket and threw it into the river. Witness was within 15 yards of them at the time. He then went up and charged them, when Owens said they had only been looking for willows. Witness asked where the willows were, and he answered, Down below." They all went back to where Owen Richards had been left, and found him hiding up to his ankles in the water under the roots of the trees. Bailiff Evans said, "There he is, c me out." Owen Richards came out, and before any remark was made by anyone, he said, I don't know what the devil brought me here I have no money to pay [Olle of the defendants Say the truth, man] Witness then took the stick produced, when Richards claimed it as his, and said, You are not going to take that srick after me having carried it so far." They afl erwards went back to the place where the gaff was thrown into the water, and found the gaff produced. The defendants were then allowed to go. No fish was seen with them. Cross-examined by Mr John He could not say whether the gaff David Hughes threw away had been attached to any stick that day. Witness was hiding in the co% c, above the river. He did not know that contcle fishermen were in the habit of going to Conwil parish for hazel twigs to make coracles. Janus Evans, the other bailiff, corroborated, and added that lie saw Owen Richards poke under the roots with the stick produced. He did not suggest that the gaff itself had been used.— Mr John, in addressing the Bench, said only David Hughes had the gaff, and it could not be proved that the other defendants knew of its existence. Supt. Williams said they were charged with having the gaff in their joint pos- sesion for a common purpose. He produced nine previous convictions against William Owens. A lively scene followed. It seems that one of the convictions took place in 1880,and Supt. Williams swore on oath that William Owens, the present defendant, and the Owens of 1880 was one and the same person.—Mr John Was you connected with the Board of Conservators in 18801 -Supt. Williams No.—Mr John Did you know any- thing about William Owens in 1880 if—Supt. Williams No.—Mr John Then how can you prove that the present defendant is the same man i-The large crowd in the body of the Court. raised a loud and continued cheer at this remark and did not drop it until they were all forcibly ousted from the room.—Mr John submitted that as Supt. Williams could not connect the two men, the convictions put in were not evidence against his client whereupon James Dee was recalled, and said he could prove a conviction against Owens in 1887, as he was himself a witness in the case. He was then fined £ 5 and he admitted to the previous convictions brought against liiin ? Mr John Were the previous convictions read out to him-Dee Yes.—Mr John In what Court was he then tried 1-.James Dee At the County Petty Sessions, and the late Capt. Gris- mond Philipps was the chairman, I believe. — Mr John, after looking at the conviction, said that the 1887 case was heard at the borough police court with which Capt Grismond Philipps ] was not connected, and therefore Dee must have I said an untruth. -One previous conviction each was proved against John Lewis and David Hughes —The Bench, after some deliberation said they considered the case proved, and as they w ere satisfied that Owens had been previously convicted nine times, they could not, according to law, fine him less than £5 and costs or two months' imprisonment.— John Lewis was fined £ 2 10s Od and costs or one month's imprisonment. and Owen Richards and David Hughes i.1 and costs each, Supt Williams having withdrawn the previous conviction in Hughes's case. -Defendants were allowed a month's time in which to pay the money. I
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CARMARTHEN BOROUGH POLICE COURT. MONDAY —Before the Mayor (Mr T. Jenkins), Mr C. W. Jones, Mr John Lewis, and Mr T. E. Brigstocke. SETTLED OUT OF COURT. The case of Harriet Lewis for assault against her husband, James Reynolds Lewis, pig dealer, Priory-street, had been settled out of Court, and the case was dismis8ed on payment of costs by defendant. UNSEASONABLE SALMON. Supt. R. L. Williams, of the Towv Fishery Board of Conservators, charged Wm. James, 39, Waundew-road. blacksmith, with having in his possession an unseasonable salmon on the 7th inst. Defendant pleaded guilty. -J ames Dee, water-bailiff, said that about 9.30 a.m. on the 7th iast. he saw defendant, whilst on duty on the river Gwilly, near Cwmgwili weir. Defendant was about a quarter of mile in front carrying a bag. Witness followed him, but lost sight of him. Witness went to defendant's house and charged him with having an unclean salmon in his possession. He admitted the offence and delivered up the fish produced. There was a gaff mark in it. The salmon season was commencing that (Monday) ni441i at 12 o'clock.— The Mayor Did he have a gaff with Iiiiii ?-Wittieis No, but I caught his son with a i4aff in his possession on the same day, and he was brought before the county Bench on Saturday. — A fine of J61 including costs was inflicted, a fortnight being allowed defendant in which to pay. A QUARRELSOME PERSON.—SURETIES OF THE PEACE. D.imel Davies, Brickyard House, groom, in the employ of Capt. John Morris, charged David Edwards, mason, husband of his adopted daughter (1) with having, on the 6th inst., unlawfully committed damage to the glass of a window, the property of complainant, and (2) with usin- tnreats toward- complainant, whereby he wished defendant to he bound over to keep the peace.— Defendant pleaded guilty to breaking the window. -Daniel Davies, sworn, said that on the night III question (Saturday) defendant came home about 20 minutes past 12, and comnrenced kicking the door. He and his wife were in bed at the time, and before they had time to go down and open the door defendant threw a brick through the bedroom window. Plaintiff then came down and started to go for a policeman, when defendant and another man ran after him, and threatened to kill him. They then went back to the house, and defendant sent the man that was with him up to his (defendant's) wife, who was in bed. The man went upssairs and looked staringly at defendant's wife in bed. Plaintiff again went for a policeman. P.C. Thomas Davies came back with him, when they found defendant by himself in the kitchen, having in their absence put plain- tiffs woollen vest on fire.—Mayor Who was the man with your so,iii-law ?-Witness I don't know. When I came back with the policeman the man had run away. Defendant was drunk, but not drunk enough to prevent him knowing what he was doing.—Mr C. W. Jones Where has defendant lived since that ni"ht ?-Witlless With his father at Mount Pleasant, near White Mill He was bodily afraid of defendant. De- fendant and his wife lived with him, as they wished to stop, but they were no profit to him. He had to fetch a policeman to quiet defendant on the Saturday previous as well.—Defendant said he had knocked for admittance for about an hour before he threw a brick through the window. He had no other place to go tha" night, as his wife was there- Marl ha Ann Davies, plaintiffs wife, corroborated her husband's testimony, and ndded that defendant's wife and herself had stopped down till 12 o'clock wait ing defendant in. Several men came round the house at the time. Defendant sent a man up to his wife's bedroom, and he stared at defendant's wife, who was in bed. They had had a deal of trouble with defen- dant, in his drunkenness. Defendant, who was working with his father, had received a sovereign that day, but his wife saw nothing of it. About 12 months ago, when they lived in Picton-place, defendant broke a window for them before. Defendant's wife had been very ill in bed since the disturbance on the night in question.—P C. Thomas Davies a )ao gave evidence, and the Bench, after consultation, fined defendant 5s and 17s costs on the first charge, and ordered him to pay 8s 6d damages. He was also bound over in E10 in his own recognizances to keep the peace for three in nths. A fortnight was allowed him to pety. THg INDECENT ASSAULT CASE. Wni. B,,weii, of Lammas-street, labourer, work- ing at Garnant, was brought up in custody on a charge of having indecentlyassaulted Alice Sparks, daughter of Wm. Sparks, painter, Nott-square, on Sunday, the 6th inst. Mr James John, soli- citor, defended. Defendant was committed to the Assizes.
CARMARTHEN COUNTY COURT.
CARMARTHEN COUNTY COURT. The monthly court was held "n Friday at the Guildhall, before His Honour Judge Bishop. —The only case of interest heard was one adjourned from last courr, re A DISPUTED RECEIPT, in which Mr J F Morris, solicitor, appeared for plaintiff, and Mr T Walters, solicitor, for defen- dant The facts are shortly these David Lo--is, g ocer, etc, London Hou-e, Llanpumpsaint sued William Dalies, Bedw, in the same parish, the debt bell1 £ 17 2s Id for goods sold and de- livered to him. Defendant denied owinsj the debt in full, as he said he held a receipt for R12 of ir. In answer to this plaintiff put forward that defendant had only been given a receipt fl)r £2.. The point then was, whether the receipt given into Court was a forgery, or a mistake, or a honest doeumell t- Mary Lewis, fifteen years of age, daughter of plaintiff, was called to give evidence, but as she at first refused to try and give her evidence in English, the Judge made some strong remarks on the matter. He said it was disgraceful that fathers and mothers should send their children to the Court dressed in gaudy finery, and tell them not to say anything in English, just because it would be easier for them to guard themselves from lieing in Welsh than in English. His Honour, havina tried without success to get the witness to speak English, made her write her name and address from his dictation. On looking on her writing his Honour said that it was incredible that she could not speak English. Mr J F Morris said he understood that it was Welsh that was spoken at the school the witness used to attend, but his Honour would not credit such a statement. The witness was eventually allowed to proceed in Welsh, his Honour helping her occasionally in the vernacular. She deposed that on the 15th of February, 1890, Mrs Davies, Bedw, wife of defendant, came to her father's shop, and paid witness JE2 She put the JE2 on the counter, and her mother saw her putting it there. She was prepared to swear that she only received JE2 and that she did not give a receipt for tl2 -Plaintiffs books were produced, to- gether with the last witness's copy-book in which she had entered the payment of the t2. Several inconsistencies were pointed out in the accounts by his Honour, who also closely examined the disputed document through a magnifying glass. —The plaintiff's wife, Ann Lewis, was also called, and it was submitted that at the date of the receipt, the defendant did not owe plaintiff E12, theiefore, he could not have paid that amount. — Mr Walters, for the defence, said that since the last hearing, his client had found a slip of paper in his house, sent to him by the plaintiff, a few days before the 4:12 was paid stating that the defendant owed him t" 13 odd, and it was in consequence of that intimation that he sent his wife to pay the JS12 on account. —W. Davies, defendant, and his wife, also gave evidence to the effect that zEl2 had been paid I and that the receipt produced was the one received from plaintiffs daughter and had not I been tampered with.—After a patient hearing, extending over several hours' time, his Honour said the case was a most difficult one to decide. His verdict must be for the plaintiff, for accord- ing to the books produced, defendant did not owe JE12 in February, 1890, though he believed the evidence showed it was a case where diamond cut diamond. Judgment was given for plaintiff, costs to follow, the receipt to be kept by the Court as a curiosity, if for no other purpose. Mr Walters Would your Honour give us time > to pay 1-J udge Yes, the money in Court to be paid forthwith, and the balance by 13 a mouth. A WATER DISPUTE. Mr James Fontaine, butcher, John-street, Car- marthen, sued Mr John Thomas, Penlan-argoed, the newly appointed county councillor for the upper division of the eastern ward of this borough, for JE3 15s Od, in lieu of damage done to his field, called Parkgwynne, by reason of defendant having diverted water on his land from its usual course, thereby causing it to flow on plaintiffs land, the damage being done to the grass, ditch and hedge. Mr Thomas Walters appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Jonah Davies for defendant. Mr J..nah Davies said that the case involved principle as to the water rights of the defendant, and applied that the case be adjourned ill the s next Court. His Honour said that in case of f water-rights, it was most desirable that the Judge should visit the locus in quo, and see for himself. I He granted the application, and the case was adjourned, it being understood that his Honour and the advocates will visit the spot together on 0 the morning of the next Court.—The other cases heard were of minor import.
CARMARTHEN BOARD OF GUARDIANS.
CARMARTHEN BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of the Board was held 11 at the workhouse on Saturday, Mr J Lloyd Thomas, Penlan, presiding. THE LAUGHARNE CASE. The only matter of interest was the discussion on the above case. It will be remembered that at the last B..ard the Clerk was directed to write to George Williams, the husband of Margaret Williams, who resides with her four children at Laugharne, requesting him to make better pro- vision for the future maintainance of his wife and children—who had refused relief—otherwise proceedings would be taken against him and his wife for cruelty towards the children. In reply, the Clerk said he had received a telegram from the husband, who works at Merthyr, acknow- ledging his communication, and also the following letter, which we publish as in che original :— 39, Castle-street, Merthyr, March 11th, 1892. SIR,-In answer to yours of my wife and four children, as far as i can understand the guardians of Laugharne find fault without a cause; they never trouble them for nothing, only continually finding fault. The letters i receive is enough to brake my heart, consider the long severe winter we have had. i do my best for myself and family, which is not my motto to be unhonest, but willing to pay the penny to everybody if i can. i cash on February 15th a quarter of rent. i tient home last week liij lbs of bacon and 158 cash. i am on the look out for a bouse in merthyr but it is a case to have one, and i got several other people on the look out for a house for ml. i will never have fare does duwn there, and sir, are you aware t hat the releiving officer has had my little boy in a carrage parading him through the streets to take him to Caermarthen and wanting to take my wife and lock the door. The guardian told me they did not have no food. i had 56 lbs of Bacon in the boose at the time. everything that i got is a nuisance. i must not put a donkey in no place or else i am off to Caermarthen. The result was that the poor donkey has to weather all storms. Previous to this i was not aware that my children was badly clof hed, no body told me. i will do my best. i have worked harder t his winter than ever and i am threatend Carmarthen after all. My wife could do me a lot of good now this summer. If i had anybody there that could supply me as a faciily i would make an independent fortune. Yours truly, GEOKtiE WlLLlAMS- P.S.-Sir, I forgot i have had Rheumatic Gout very bad this winter. The part as to the donkey refers to the fact that he was not allowed to keep a donkey of his in the room where the family lived and the Jatter part as to the fortune presumably means that if his wife had some families to supply with cockles they could make a living out of the cockle trade. The Clerk had also been asked to write to thp medical officer at St Clears for a report on the case and the following had been received from him Cyniu House, St Clears, March 11th, 1892. DEAR Sra,-I have visited Margaret Williams, Gosport, Laugharne, and have seen the guardian. Mr William Thotuaq, and the relieving officer about the case, and from all I can gather from them it would appear that this woman's children are very much neglected and under-fed. I visited the house on two separate occasions, and saw the woman and her children each time. The two eldest look strong and well; the other two, one a baby in arms, looked rather delicate-possibly due to insufficient or improper food. They were all very dirty and badly cared for, soap and water being conspicuous by their absence. There was hardly any furniture in the house the bed-a four poster, with sack bottom, full of holes-bad no mattress, sheets or blankets. A rug and some old clothes appeared to be the only bed clothes in use. Each time I visited them I found there was no food in the house-the last time half a loaf of bread and a piece of ham, four or five lbs. The guardians will be able to j,jdge from the above remarks whether there is such neglect that proceedings ought to be taken against, the parents. Yours truly, V LL. JONES. The relieving officer, when isked to explain the part of Williams's letter referring to him, said that one day as he was driving into Laugharne, he found the child running about almost naked—with no boots on, and in a very ragged and dirty condition. He simply asked the child to get into his carriage and drove him home—Eventually, the guardians requested the relieving officer to watch the case and report any change that might occur. The wife has absolutely refused to accept outdoor relief.
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LLANDOVERY TOWN COUNCIL.')
LLANDOVERY TOWN COUNCIL. The usual monthly meeting of this body was held on the Town-hall, on Wednesday (9th inst.), under the presidency of the Mayor (Mr T. Watkins, brewer). There were also present Alderman T. Jones, LlaD fair Gi-anve Councillors W. Jones, Alma House D. S. Davies, Granta Cottage; T. Rees, Cloth Hall; C. P. Lewis; D. Jones, Llanfair House T. X. Jones the ex- mayor, J. Watkins, Old Bank Rees Williams, New White Lion Rees Jones, North Western, &c. THE WATER QUESTION. C In accordance with notice of motion, Mr T. X. Jones brought forward his proposition relative to t supplying Mr Davies, brewer, with an inch pipe rom the main instead of an inch pipe as illowed at present. Onr readers will remember chat the matter was discussed at great length at f the previous meeting, and has been before the ] Council off and on in other forms for a great length of time. Mr Jones said the inch pipe was required for commercial purposes, and would, he supposed, be of great convenience to the applicant at his work, in so far that it would cool the beer quicker, and would be the means of securing for those that cared for it a better glass of ale. He argued that the applicant would use no more water than he did now with an halt inch pipe, but he would save time by getting it quicker. It became apparent at this point that the speaker intended urging for the granting of the application in the form of an amendment to the resolution now in force, which limits the supply to an inch, but Alderman Jones held that he was not in order, that he must confine himself to his notice. Mr T. X. Jones then moved his resolution, remarking that they could have a chance of going on again with the other matter. The Mayor-Not to-day. Mr T. Rees, amid some amusement, said he was very ylad to see Mr Jones, one of the strictest teetotalers in town, so anxious to provide t.hem with a goocl glass of beer. Not being on the Council at the time the resolution was passed, he had very great pleasure in seconding Mr Jones' motion for the purpose of re-opening the question. The ex-Mayor, who said he was one of those members who passed that resolution, beyged to rise to move a direct negative. The matter was talked over a good deal at the time and well considered, and it was on the recommendation of their surveyot-, Mr Isaac, they decided to allow only an half inch pipe. He (the speaker) did not know so much about the quantity that ought to be allowed, but the surveyor mentioned it very distinctly not to allow any more. He quoted the case of the college where they had refused to allow an inch pipe. Mr Rees Jones thought they should give the applicant the inch pipe; there was plenty of water, and should it ever get scarce they could come back to ■} inch pipe. The ex-Mayor asked if anybody seconded the amendment. Alderman Jones said there was no neeci to second the amendment. He enquired if Mr Davies was to get an inch pipe at the same price as half an inch. No one seemed able to reply. Continuing, Alderman Jones said.he should like to know about that. He would abide by the amendment at present. It would be imprudent to act otherwise when they remembered the advice of their surveyor and the fact that the college after laying an inch pipe had to take it up, and lay down an half-inch pipe. If the surveyor or some other competent person told them that they would not injure the work by granting the application well and good until then he would vote for the amendment. Mr C. P. Lewis concurred with what Aid. Jones and Councillor Watkins had said He thought they had better adjourn this question to get the advise of some competent person The Mayor said they had now before them three propositions, one to rescind the motion, a direct negative, and the other to adjourn the question. Speaking in support of the mution of Mr Jones, he asked if they were going to stand on any technical point at the expense of lessening the receipts of the borough it would mean a loss of E20 a year. (Question) This was simply a matter of convenience not one gallon more of water would be used, but it would be a great convenience to Mr Davies and others, and this was for commerical purposes and not for domestic. He thought here as elsewhere a difference ought to be made with regard to that. At their meeting that day month letters were read from breweries at Llandilo and Brecon where they were allowed an inch pipe if not more. Mr D. S. Davies (Granta Cottage) was of quite the same opinion as Mr C. P. Lewis, and had very much pleasure in seconding that-to have the report of a competent person before going further into the question. Mr Jones, Alma House I am anxious we should try to meet the requirements of the borough, provided they do not interfere with the present scheme of the water works. I should like to hear Mr Isaac's opinion. If favourable, I think we ought to give it. Mr D Jones (Llanfair House) expressed him- self to a. similar effect. Mr T. X. Jones now rose to reply. He did not quite agree with Aid. Jones's way of putting the thing before the meeting. He did not think they should study the interests of men quite out- side the borough. Interrupting, Aid. Jones said he never asked them to study the interests of Mr Isaac, but the ratepayers he said. Proceeding, Mr T. X. Jones observed that he thought they ought to consider if it would be a benefit to the ratepayers of the town of R20 a year, to allow an inch pipe. He thought they ought to be able to alter the matter without go- ing to ask Mr Isaac or anybody else. If the college wanted it we would have no objection, provided it paid the same as somebody else. If the water became scarce, Mr Davies, he was told, was willing to go back to J an inch. Aid. Jones—No thanks to him. He'd be obliged. The Council as a whole, Mr T. X. Jones included, ultimately agreed to an adjournment. Outt APRIL FAIR. At the previous meeting the ex-mayor gave notice of his intention to move at the present one that the day on which the April fair is held be changed. He said he did so advisedly because the banks are closed on that day owing to its being a bank holiday. Since then he had made it his duty to enquire into the feeling of the town and country in regard to the proposed change, and found that everyone was dead against it. One object he had in bringing the motion forward was the convenience of strangers coming here that they might have the banks open for changing cheques, &c., but since there was such a strong feeling against it he wished to ask for permission to withdraw the motion. He thought it was only right the public should know the y I banks would be closed, and hoped his remarks would be taken down by the representatives of the press in order that strangers might provide themselves with plenty of money instead of cheques. The Mayor was very glad that Mr Councillor Watkins had taken that wise and sensible course He did not suppose anyone would second the motion for the change. In fact, he hIt that all the town would rise against it. Nothing could prove more disastrous than changing the date on, which one of their old established fairs was held. It would be second in its consequences to changing their market day from Saturday to Friday, and unless they changed their market back to Saturday again they would soon have no one coming here (hear, hear). He and Alderman Jones had been both against that change He hoped they would all go in for having it back on Saturday again. T:IE TURNCOCK'S REPORT. Gentlemen,—I was up at Cynant to-day, and walked the line of pipes from there down, and wish to make a few remarks on two or three places:- 1. I beg to call your attention once more to the river where the pipes cross below Cynant Farm, which has cut to the line of pipes about 16 feet, and some of the concrete has been taken away, but the pipes are not visible now. 2, Llwynor river has cleared the concrete almost all off, and the pipes are visible, but well secured with iron piles otherwise they would have been broken, and here a roadway has been made right on the line of pipes, and the concrete all cut by horses and carts as I j am informed. Concrete on such a stony bed is no good If some of von gentlemen v, i>uld come to see the current there is here with such bit; stones, you could form a better idea than 1 can give you I in my report. The pipes by Gosen are visible, the concrete having for the most part been washed away, but they are well secured with iron piles, it would be useless to concrete any more in these places seeing that it has been done three times, according to specification, and last time better than ever. I should like if some of you would come to see it here also and have a permanent job made. I believe, weiring should be done here on each side of the river so as to guide it in the centre as the pipes are laid on slant through the river thus causing it to run in the same direction as the pipes. All others seem nermanentlv done cloqp tn own.—HENRY LEWIS. w-- w- Several of the members volunteered to accom- pany the turncock to the places indicated as soon is the weather got milder. MR T. X. JONES' OTHER MOTION ON WATER. Mr T. X. Jones next brought forward his 1 motion at the invitation of the mayor as to the a propriety of enforcing payments from defaulters | for water used for other than domestic purposes. Mr Jones said that so far as he was concerned l with this he had been told that the council had "1 adopted a plan that everyone using water for other than domestic purposes was to pay so much extra and by another than none of those who were to pay extra had done so. Clerk—Capt. Jeffreys has paid. Mr Henry Lewis was appointed to collect them. He has been round several times, but can't get a penny. He says the collector ought to go. The ex-Mayor thought the collector ought to ask for them in the ordinary way. He did not think it was the turncock's work at all. They paid no attention to him, and besides he had other matters to attend to. Mr T. X. Jones said he had a list of ehargea put into his hand by a certain person, which he thought was a fair one, and better than the first. Ald. Jones-That's another motion. Mayor-You are proposing a new bye-law. Mr T. X. Jones-I saw the first one. That was put in our hands afterwards. Mr C. P. Lewis objected-to their going into anything of this sort drawn out by some irres. ponsible person. The matter had been before a sub-committee before, and they had arranged a scale of charges. He thought they had adopted the scale of charges in use at Brecon, and acted accordingly. The matter then dropped. OUR BYE-LAWS. The ex-Mayor again drew attention to the necessity of proceeding with the revising of our bye-laws. He thought they ought to have them claimed as soon as possible, and suggested the holding of a meeting of the committee at an early date. He liad had copies of the bye-laws of Brecon and Llandilo on the previous day. He had also written to Kidwelly, but had not received them yet. They would take about a week to read and consider. NUMBER TEN CONFUSED. Mr T. Rees complained that owing to another party having adopted the same number for his house as that which his dwelling had borne from time immemorial, viz, No 10, mistakes were con- tinually being made by the wrong delivery of letters. 1 he confusion appears to be greater, as the other person, a clerk in the employ of Messrs Evans and Sinuett, bears the same surname. On this point Mr D. S. Davies referred to amusing blunders arising in his case, and expressed the belief that a good many of our streets should be rechristened. Our enlightened and con- siderate rulers finally decided to request the party who had usurped Mr Rees' antiquated right to immediately remove that number from his door. The number of the ex-mayor is No. 1," and he appears from what he and to take a good deal of pride in it. It proved a figure that some humorous member was able to extract a joke from at his portly friend's expense, by observing that. he generally "took jolly good care of 'No. 1. ° THE REPAIRING OF THE TOWN HALL. With regard to repairing the Town hall, the county surveyor, Mr Daniel Phillips, had sent an estimate of the probable cost and plans of the proposed fixtures in the court room. It was decided to apply in addition to the authorities named in our previous reports for a moiety of the cost to the Board of Guardians, who regularly hold their meetings in the Town hall. THE COLLECTOR A-11) THE RATEPAYERS. Mr Collector James laid before the council a very long list of defaulters to the general district rate representing a very large sum. It was decided to take the necessary steps to enforce immediate payments. In conjunction with this, Mr C. P. Lewis said that they at the finance committee meetings had been simply going through the accounts. He proposed they should meet and go through all the rates and thoroughly examine the financial condition of the town now at the approach of the end of their financial year. It was a very necessary thing. The others agreed. MISCELLANEOUS. The inspector of nuisances (Mr John Roderick) laid before the council a complaint signed by several ratepayers who have to take carts through King's Arms Lane to the effect that the vehicles and the animals drawing them are endangered by the gutter at the Queen-street entrance. They suggested the placing of a grating over it. The matter was referred back to the surveyor (Mr Morgan). On some members showing an inclination to bring forward motions involving a further expenditure of the ratepayers' money, the Mayor rose and a warning voice said I am afraid some of us ar3 too fond of bringing on motions of this sort to plunge us into a greater depth of debt. Our rates are already too heavy. For heaven's sake let us try to desist. This was all the business.
TREFILAN.
TREFILAN. CONFIRMATION.- The Lord Bishop of Swansea held a confirmation service in the parish church on Friday, March 11th, when forty-nine candidates were confirmed. The service was in Welsh, and the bishop, in a short address, explained to the young people the nature of the vows and duties that they were going to take upon themselves that day. The candidates were from the following parishes Nantewnile, Gartheli, Llanfihangel Ystrad, and Bettws Leiki.
CONWIL CAIO.
CONWIL CAIO. LENTEN SERVICES.-At the parish church on Wednesday evening, the Rev D. Jones, B.A., vicar of Llansadwrn, officiated, and preached a powerful sermon in Welsh. The service through- out was in Welsh, and was well attended. Mrs Chidlow ably presided at the harmonium.
NARBERTH.
NARBERTH. Friday was the last day for receiving nomina- tions of candidates for membership on the Nar- berth United District School Board, the election for which takes place on the 22nd inst. Appen- ded is a list of those sent in :—Messrs Hugh Bevan, Greenway, gentleman J. G. Castles, I Rloomfield, inland revenue offleer J. A. Davies, Market-square, postmaster *David Fisher, High-street, ironmonger *W. E. Jenkins, Market-street, baker; J. R. Lewis, Crenow, farmer; Thomas Morgan, High-street, iron- monger; W. P. Morgan, Market-square, chemist; James Owen, St. Jame3-street, accountant; E. Phillips, St. James-street annuitant J. Roberts, Market-street, solicitor • R. Ward, Godstone, gentleman J. Wheeler' Townsmoor, cabinet-maker and A J Wilkins' St. James-street, currier. Tuose marked with an asterisk are members of the old board.
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