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CARMARTHEN SCHOOL OF ART.…
CARMARTHEN SCHOOL OF ART. Meeting of the New Committee. I At mid.day on Wedcesday, 13th inst, a meeting of the newly.elected committee of the Carmarthen School of Art was held at Carmarthen. There were present: — Mrs Evans, Greonhill, Carmarthen Mies J one, Ystrad, Llandovery; Miss Cadvan Jones, Waterloo- terrace, Carmarthen; Mr Henry Howell, J.P., Car- marthen; Mr J Lloyd, Penybank; Mr H J Davies, Bremenda; Professor Moore, Presbyterian College, Carmarthen Dr Lloyd, Llandilo Mr James John, Mr T E Brigstocke, J.P., Mr J P Carter, Mr Rowland Browne, Mr R 0 Jones (Oak House), Dr Lloyd Bowen-Jones, Carmarthen Mr J E Jones, Higher Grade School, Llanelly; Mr Evans, Board School, St Clears; Mr George Morgan, architect; and the secre- tary, Mr E Colby E.aol!, Carmarthen. On the proposition of Professor Moore, Mr Henry Howell occupied toe chair. The Chairman said he was rather surprised to find himself in such an unexpected position. He would wish that someone else had been voted to the chair. As a member of the old committee, he expressed much pleasure at the preseoce of the members of the com- mittee who were strangers, and trusted that all would Work amicably together for the benefit of the school (hear, bear). He would not enter into any details at praieut, but the secretary would acquaint the meet- ing with the negotiations which had ensued between the Local Committee and the Technical Instruction Committee. The Secretary said that the present meeting had been called to consider the future management ot the school and the appointing of officers. The Local Committee had received a letter from the clerk to the County Council, dated the 4th September, 1894, stating that be was directed by the Technical Instruction Committee to ascertain whether, if that committee recommended the sum of JElOOper annum to be paid to the trustees of the Carmarthen School of Art, the latter would accede to the C >unty Council being represented by a majority of members on the Governing Committee of the school. That arrangement would continue so long as the County of the Borough would contribute its quota to the Technical Education Rate. At a meeting of the trustees it was decided to accept the On the 18th November last year the secretary received a letter intimating that the County Council had agreed to give 45100 per annum to the Carmarthen School of Art, and that the agreement could be terminated ty 12 months' notice on aiiher side. The council also informed the trustees that the follow- ing ladies and gentlemen had been appoi^ nted fcy the County Council to act on the committeeDr Lloyd, Xlandilo Mr Evane, St Clears Mrs Evans, Henllys Professor D E Jones, Carmarthen Mrs Evans, Green. Mil Professor Moore Miss Oadvan Jones (Waterloo- terrace), Carmarthen; Mr J Llovd, Penybank, Abergwilly Mr H J Davies, Bremenda, Llanarthney Mr D Stephens, The Arlais, Kidwelly Mr J E Jones, Higher Grade School, Llanelly; Mr Edgar Jones, Intermediate School, Llandilo; and Misil Jones, Ystrad, Llandovtry. The Local Committee had met after receiving that letter, and had appointed a committee of twelve :members to act in oonjaoctiou with that Appointed by the County Counoil. They were Mr T E Brifftootte. J.P., Mr J Lester, Mr Henry Howell, J.P., Mr E A Rogers, Mr Walter Spurrell, Mr R 0 Jones, Mr George Morgan (King-street), Dr Lloyd Bowen- Jones, Mr James John, Mr J P Carter, Mr Rowland Browne, and Mr E C Evans. A report was also drawn -out. The Cnairman, who was called upon to read the re- port, said that the old committee thought it would be advisable in drawing out the report to let those, who were stranger*, know what has been, and what is being done at the school, and also as to the present financial position and other matters. The traasuret's .account bad been audited by himself and Mr T E Brigstocke. It was found that there was a dtbt of £13{ 7s 8d due to the treasurer on the current xpenditure account, and a sum of £387. 6d owing to the bank. Wi h regard to the treasurer, he had acted most itenerou^ly, and bad it not been for bis liberality towards them they did not know in what position they would have itood. Whenever they were in need of anything for the school, he had always come to their assistance. With regard to the building account also, Mr Rowland Browne had dealt very generously "jlh them (hear, bear). To go back to the subject, there was a total balance of JE172 15a 2d. The old commr tee desired very much that they start with a clean sheet, and they recommended that the balance should be paid from the grant of £300 recently reoe ved from the County Council. This debt might appear a large one at first sight, but it was only fair that a word or two should be said to explain now it had accumulated. The accumulation had been a gradual one from the time the new school had been opened, and chiefly in connection with the expenses in carrying on the new school, which were con»iderat ly greater than were those at the old barn-like building where the sohool formerly was held. He would assure them that the charges were very much greater now" than previously. There was another matter which he (the speaker) would like to call their attention to, and that was the annual subscriptions, which had lately fallen off, for some reoson or other. In addition to the suggestion of beginning with a clean sheet, the committee recommended that a grant be male 10 the master, Mr William Jones, whoee remuneration at present was quite inadequate. Since the new school had been opeoed tbe pupils had materially increased. Mr Jones had very high qualifications, and could oommand a much liigher position. Possessing higher. certificates at South Kensington, and also an art master's certificate, he was qualified to take charge of a school of the highest type. They must also look tbe services rendered by Mrs Jones and Miss -Jonen, entirely without the least remuneration. The committee bad carefully considered the financial posi- tion of the school, and recommended a retrospective salary for the past three years, from which time the Technical Instruction Committee's grant had been made. The school was in great need of casts and furniture, which were really necessary for tbe efficient carrying on of the work. They had no doubt noticed the scarcity of works of art on the walls. A achool ot that kind re- quired to be well furnished with examples for tbe pupils, and the old committee hoped that the new one would see ibeir way clear to devote a certain sum to the purchase of those very necessary things. Respecting the future management of the school, the speaker ex- plained that rbe expenditure every year amounted to JB50, and it "ould be advisable to discuss that matter. Mr T E Briiistocke pointed out that in carrying ont the suggestions contained in the report, a balance of dE30 or JE40 would be left, which could be utilized for the working of the school until the grant from the oouncil arrived. They would not receive the annual grant tintil the end of the twelve months, and they would ^therefore require a small amount. In reph to Professor Moore, Mr R <wland Browne said that the JE300 was for tbe years 1892 to 1894. He thought it desirable that the annual grant ehoul i be paid half-yearly. Mr Jonn Lloyd pointed out that it waa quite out of order in discussing the report before dealing with the ■first business on the agenda. He proposed that Mr Henry Howell be elected chairman for the ensuing year. Dr Lloyd seconded. Mr Howell thanked them for proposing him, but he thought, as a matter of courtesy, they should appoint a hairman from the members appointed by the County Council. Mr Rowland Browne thereupon proposed Professor D E Jones, and the motion having been seoonded by Dr Bowen-J ones, it was unanimously carried. Mr Davies, Bremenda, asked whether it would not be advitabteto appoint a vice-chairman. If they did he thought a lady should be appointed, and he proposed 3Irs Evans, Greenhill. Dr Lloyd seconded, and it was unanimously carried. Professor Moore proposed that Mr Browne be asked to fill the office of treasurer. Mr Brigstocke seconded. Mr Browne, however, regretted tat be would have to decline, as he had filled that position for many year. Mr Jones, Llanelly, thought that Mr Browne, having oarried on the work through such stormy weather, should have the privilege of doing so during tbe calm. He would be very much pleaded if Mr Browne oould be persuaded to accept the ofEce. After a short disoussion as to the advisability ot de- positing the accounts at the bank, Dr Lloyd thought that the office could not be en- trusted in better hands than in those of a local gentle- man, and he submitted the name of Mr J P Carter. Dr Bowen-Jones seconded, and it was carried. The next business was the appointment of secretary. Mr E Colby Evans tendered his resignation, and Mr John Lloyd, Penybank, proposed Mr James John, who, Mr Lloyd said, was most energetio in whatever he ifcook in hand, and he felt certain that he would be so in this case. Mr Davies, Bremenda, seconded, and it was carried. Mr J ..mea John. in returning thanks, said he hoped that at the end of the year he oould justify the confi- dence they had placed in him. There was one duty which he felt obliged to perform, and in which the com- xittee would heartily join. Mr E Colby Erans bad been secretary for some considerable time, and had given bis services gratuitously, besides superintending examinations. He (Mr John) had attended a good cumber of examinations bimsel', and knew how much time they took up. Mr Evans had always readily carried on the work in connection with tbe sohool, and he would propose that the committee wonld place on record its warm approbation of'the valuable assistance rendered to tbe school by Mr Evans (hear, hear). Mr Jones, Llanelly, said he woald second Mr John's proposition if he would inolude the treasurer. Mr John—Certainly. The proposition was unanimously carried. Mr Browne was very much obliged for the flattering manner in which his friend had spoken of him, and ex- pressed a hope that the committee would endeavour to extend tbe amount of subscriptions into the county (bear, bear). The subscriptions bad of late fallen off in many cae, owing to perscns leaving the plase, and death had taken &y many of 'he oldest. enha tibers. Mr E C ,lhy E »aos al-io ackoo-Hed 1 his thankd He had bf-en secretary far fourteen years, and daring the earlier parr "f the school's exist^ne^ had acted as custodian .well as special local secteiary. Dr Lloyd had very great pleasure 'n proposing a vote of tbarik « to i he old c jmaaittee, and to coogr ttnlate them on th* resuscitation of the old school. He bad been associated with that school since his boyhood, and was one of he ol test pa pi Is. He had received instruc- tion there from Mr Jong's brother. The old school t ad been very ritjh'ly described as barn-like, and it eave him great pleasure to find such a pplendi:! building as the present one in essence. He was very msious to adopt tbe soggentionp contained in the report, and especially as regards the retrospective salary to the master. It was not more than he deserved (h'iar, hear). He did not think they realised the position which Mr Jones had attai-ied as a teacher, ani they were not abl- to vnlue him AS they ongbt. He (the speaker) happened to be in London when Mr Jones was at South Kensington School. Be was personally aoqnain- ted with Mr Jo-ins, and bad opp >rt niries of knowing what he did. M"ny would be surprised to learn that Mr Jones and his brotoer were two out of those selected by the Government to do the etchings for the Royal Academy cata'ogue. He (the speaker) hid Sf'en a great deal of art te-chiogt bot could say, without the least, hesitation or fe-Ar of ex,iggera-ion, that be had never St;en anyone who was so competent as Mr Jones (cheers). It almost seemed a pity that such a man should receive such a SToall salary. It was only tight that some encouragement sboold be given to the master, who was the backbone of the school (bear, hear). Moreover, Mr J' nea bad kept the school going by his own personal exertions, and bis income depended opon that alone, and he maintained that it was only proper thf the grant should be gi-en to Mr Jones. He would propose that Mr Jones should receive as a retro- spective gian' A25 a year for the last three years, and that t' e recommendations in the report be adopted. Mr J Lloyd (Penybank) seconded. Mr Jone- (Llanelly), in a vigorous speech, supported the proposition, which was carried. Professor Moore called attention to the grant of £ 100 promised by the County Council, and proposed that the committee would andertake to pay Mr Jones Y,50 for the enguinif YFar, on condition that pupil teachers frorn the county should have the pri-il,ge of attending classes withoot payment of a fee. He understood that Mr Jones, in the past, had, in several cases, allowed pupil teachers to attend without payment, and he thought, it should be generally known that pupil teachers had that privilege. It, might very well appear in the advtîrtileClent of the school. He believed pupil teachers would find it much to their benefit, in prepar- in for their examinations, to a'teod the school. Mr T E Brigstocke said the old committee went care- fully into the matter. It was found that the expenses of the achool amounted to about jE50 per year, so that it would be advisable to leave a omall margin. He thought that they could give the master L30 a year, with a promise that if the committee saw their way clear after paying expenses of making an addition. Profes-or Moore said if Mr Brigstocke would second bit proposition, he would be pleased to modify it to that effect. If the school grant increased, they woild be able to rake a supplementary grant Mr John Lloyd said that no one would be benefited by any raaoluHon passed that, day, and thought the beet course was to defer the matter for a little time. They were entirely in the hands of the old committee, and they look it for granted that the accoants were correct. He for one, however, would like to enquire into matters hi-self. In the course of a discussion, Mr Jones (Llanelly) gave an illustration of how the granting of free tuition to pupil teachers would improve the masses. The teachers would be able to give the children at their schools a thoroughly good art education. Dr Lloyd agreed with Mr Jones, and thooght they should extend the benefits as far into the county as possible. Professor Moore atated that he had reason tc believe that his proposition, namely, that ont of the County Council's grant of £ 100 per annum, Mr Jones be paid 930 on condition that pupil teachers from the county should be permitted to attend classes without payment of fees, was io entire accord with Mr Jones' ideas. The motion was carried. On the proposition of Mr James John, seconded by Professor Moore, it was resolved that the committee meetings should be held quarterly, on the second Thursday in the months of April, July, Ootober, and January. A -ub-committee was appointed, consisting of the following members:—The ObairmFLo, Nice- chairman, secretary, and treasurer, as ex-officios; Mr Henry Howell, Mi J Llnyd (Penybank), Professor Moore. Mr Jame* John, Mr E Colby E ans, Mr T E Brigstocke, Mr Rowl«nA Browne, Mr R 0 Jones, Miss Cadvan Jones, and Mr George Morgan. The committee were empowered to spend a sum not exceeding £ 2. It was mentioned that several new casts and examples were sadly required, and also some other furniture, which would amount to 415. Mr Jones (Llanelly) moved, and Mr T E Brigstocke seconded, tha' the aiticles should be procured. This was carried. Mr Henry Howell, J. P., was appointed special local secretary and custodian for the forthcoming examina. tions. Mr Rowland Browne drew the committee's attention to the advisability of getting the grant half-yearly, instead of at the end of the year. The matter was left open for discussion at a future date. Other matters of mere detail were discussed, and the meeting ter inated with the usual vote of thinks to the chairman.
CARMARTHEN GAS COMPANY.
CARMARTHEN GAS COMPANY. The Annual Report. The annual general meeting of the proprietors of the Carmarthen Gas Company was held at the Assembly Rooms, Carmarthen, on Monday, Mr C W Jones, J.P., presiding, and the following being present: Mr Lewis Morris, J.P., Mr John Lewis, J.P. (Johnstown), Mr John S Lester, Mr W I Rickard, Mr Willia6m Davies (Johnstown), Mr ALl Davies, Mr B A Lewis, secretary and manager, and Mr Thomas Owen, collector. The Report of the Directors, Which was taken as read, showed that the quantity of gas during the year 1894 was 15,261,000, against 15,327,000 feet for the year 1893, being a decrease of 66.000. The coal carbonised during the year was 1,094 ton*, against 1,966 tons in 1893. The price of gas was redoced for cooking, beatioir, and motive power to 3a 9d per 1,000 feet on the 30th September last. The profit on the working of the past year, as shewn in the revenue account, was JE979 15a lid. After paying £ 155 on mortirage and debenture stocks, there was a balance of X824 15s lid. A dividend of £ 6 per cent en the ordinary shares, together with a pro rata dividend of jE5 12a per cent on the new ordinary shares of 1875, and of £ 5 12i per cent on the new ordinary shares of 1886, required Z782 8s. The directors recommended that dividends at the above ratee be declared, and that the sum of £ 42 7s lid be carried to next year's account. The Chairman said there was some difficulty in addressing a meeting when there was only one share- holder present, all the rest being directors, except the manager and colleotor. He did not know whether he might say that that showed, beyond all doubt, that the proprietors had the greatest confidence in the board of directors, otherwise they would have been present to-day, and have put some questions on matters that they could not very well understand. He anticipated a difficulty with regard to one item in the accounts, No. 22—"To special cheques, jE3 7s 6d." Not knowing tbe meaning of that, he thought they should have some elucidation, and he asked the manager, who informed him that they used a special form of cheques-not the ordinary one that a private person would use-and the money was expended on that, amounting to a penny per cheque. He would have been pleased to have seen a larger number of proprietors present, because he thought the coatents of the report should be satisfac- tory to every one of them. First of all, take the quantity of gas sold-it was 15,261,000 cubic feet, which showed a decrease of 66,000 cubic feet. Some two or three years ago it was said that, if they caula reduce the price of gas, the consumption would in- crease but it was quite the other way about. If the question was then asked, how is it that with a decreased consumption of gas you can give an extra dividend, his reply was by the exeraise of economy (hear, hear) and also because they bad succeeded in finding out a large escape of gas, which constantly annoyed everyone in the public streets, but which was not their fault. Many, many years ago when the main drains were laid, possibly the earth was not properly replaced, and conse- quently when the gas mains were pot in (there was no foundation for them, and they gave way in some places. The manager had succeeded in finding out Smany places where there had been a great waste of gas, and with the saving so effected they had been able to declare a dividend of 6 per cent., instead of the five they paid last yearg together with £ 5 12s on the new ordinary shares instead of E4 2s 3d which they paid last year. He thought everybody conneoted wiib the company would agree that they were in a sound, financial nnai-rinn They would observe that the price of gas had been reduced from 4s 6d to 3J 9d for special purposes, I namely, for cooking, beating, and motive power; and in order to carry that out effectually it was the intention of the directors to give an exhibition of gas appliances in the spring. There would be no difficulty in getting certain manufacturers of stoves and grates for heating lighting, and cooking purposes to send a variety of articles for exhibition, so that the public might be the better able to judge of what is being done in this way. That was what they intended doing, and they hoped it would be attended with advantage, both to the con- sumer and the company. In concluding, the Chairman said he was delighted to see so many representatives of the Press present, because it was through them, and them only, a reportrof the business done could be properly circulated among the shareholders. He then firm-illy moved the Afiopti'-n of the balance sheet, ind also rh"t a dividend be derllred of 6 s>er renf, and on the ne<" ordinary shares jE5 12s, free of income tax. Mr Davi-s (bioksHller) seconded, and I* wt" carried nem dis. The Ch-iir>r;an said there were two vacRnci«« on the teoar-i cf directors, bawthe retiring dirpctors, Mr Lewis Morris, J.P., and Mr John Lewis, J.P., were eligible for re-election. Mr Lp wis said be could rarely attend, as the meetings were held at an inconvenient hour for him, bat, no douvit, -ionvenient for m ;st business men. He had m"d,. only a few attendances, and would retire if they wished to put anyone in his rlace. The Chairman ropo*ei1, and Mr Rickard seconded, that Mr Morris be re-appointed. Mr A LI Davies propped, ar,d Mr Davies (book- seller) Fe-,)nde,i, that Mr John Lawis be re-appoitited. B ,tb resolutions were agreed to. Mr A LI Davies, the retiring auditor, was also re- ap P,) i n I ei. The Chairman was thanked for presiding, and The meeting terminated.
SAINT CLEARS BUTTER FACTORY.
SAINT CLEARS BUTTER FACTORY. A Satisfactory Balance Sheet. The half-yearly general meeting of the shareholder of, ha S: Clears B II ter Factory, Limited, was held in Friday last, lit the Railway Hotel, St Clears, when Mr John Williams, Peoian, LUuginning, presided, and rb.'re were present,: Mr W J Wilson, agent to Sir Aithur Stepney, Bart, Mr Davies, B-i.sk; Mr D D.,vies, Mydrim Mr John Thomas, Castle Gorfod; Mr D Thomas, Cleifon Mill; Mr Lewis, coal merchant, St Clears; Mr Wiliims, Llwynpw l; Mr J >shaa Davies, St Clears; and Mr Frank Weate, manager and secretary. The Directors'^Report for the half-year ended December 31st, 1894, showed that the profits were not yet sufficiently lursre to enable them to declare io dividend, but they had set aside .£27 out of the profits for depreciition of machinery, &I.. in addition to a sum sufficient to cover bad and doubtful debts, and a balance was left of Jjll 19.. lOd to be carried forward to the next account. Taking the high prices which have been paid for milk into consideration, the working for the half-year was very satisfactory. Although the average selling price of butter had been from Zid to 3d per lb less than the corresponding period of previous years, the price paid for milk had prac- tically been the same, which was equivalent to about 3d per lb above the price given for butter by the merchants in the local markets. The directors were pleased to report that the high prices offered during the half-year had been taken advantage of by a greater number of farmers in the district than hiiherto, as would be seen from the turnover, which is some hundreds of pounds in excess of previous half- years. This was evident proof of the benefit they derived by sending their milk to the factory, and also that the factory system was steadily gaining favour. All those sharekolders who are farmers were well aware of the very low price that their home-made butter now realizes in the market, the cause of which may be attributed to the enormous quantity of colonial factory-made butter of the fiuest uniform quality now imported into this country, and sold at very moderate prices. Undoubtedly this supply will increase considerably, and will prove very detrimental to the farmers' home-made butter trade, as it is a much superior article. The only way to compete with this rival was for the farmers to adopt the factory system, and the directors earnestly requested those farmers who were share- holders to give the matter their serious attention, to patronise their own factory, and thus establish a sound market for their produce. As the compaay had a good connection for the sale of cream, which is much more pro- fitable than butter-making, the directors would be able to continue to give the highest prices for milk, as in the past, provided a good supply is forth-coming. If this is done the factory cannot fail to be a success. An endeavour would be made shortly to induce the GreatWestern Railway Com- pany to reduce their scale of charges to London and else- where, which at present militate greatly against the success of the factory, which would be seen by the heavy amount shown in the accounts. The directors took this oppor- tunity of informing the shareholders that Sir Arthur Stepney, Bart., had suggested and promised to make further improvements at the factory at his own cost, for which the directors were greatly indebted to him. The Chairman aaid he supposed they had all read the report. Looking over the figures, be thought that, under the circumstances, the factory stood as well as could be expect d, and a little better than loms of them anticipated, seeing the small interest taken in it by farmers, who were backward in patronising what waa intended for their own good. In big opinion, this was the only thing that would be the means of putting them on a footing with other countries, for if butter factories were generally adopted there would be greater uniformity in the make, and they would consequently have less to fear from the importation of the foraign commodity. The price which they paid for milk last summer was a matter which caused some grumbling nt first, but the farmers soon found out that they could do better by sending their milk to the factory than by making butter at home. It seemed, however, that the former was more in favour with the farmers, and next gammer be hoped they would have a better supply and more customers. The summer before last there -as scarcely any milk in the country, and last year they did not get the u-uKI qaaotity because the stock bad fallen co low Notwithstanding, they had got a connection in the cream trade. which was paying well, and it was a boon to any large t wn to be able to say they knew a factory to which they could go and get good cream fit to put on the table of any gentleman (hear, h..ar). He then moved the adoption of the report, and said he would be glad to receive any bints or suggestions as to the better working of the factory. Mr David Th omas seconded the same. Mr W J Wiloioa What does decrease of stock mean ? The Manager (Mr Weate) said that the amount of j636 10a is with respect to stock on hand. Mr Wilson-Yop mean stocking? The Manager—Yes. Mr Wil-on said he was very pleased to support the adoption of the report and balance sheet, which, to his mind, were very satisfactory, but they had to look at the balance in order to see what more coold be done. Milk:and other produce purchased c-ime to XI,176 8,1 3d, and putting aside decrease of stock, bad and doubtful debts, and the pigs there was a caving of X300 over the expenses. Now, as they were able to deal with double the present quantity of milk, without any extra cost whate-er. if they had tbequaritity doubled they would be able to igs-e, according to thebala ce sheet, £ 300 ay oar; other words, they would be able to give a third more to the farmer, as there would be a saving io the cost of production. He was ;*ery pleased to see that the pigs bad done so well, because the pigs and meal potchased came to X51 139 Id, and the pigs were sold for 195 19a. Then there was the labour, separated milk, and buttermilk but these were what might, be called by products, or waste projoots and this showed what could be done if the factory was carried forward on proper lines. Six years ago, at Llanelly, he read a paper on co-operation among farmers, and the longer be lived amongst Car- marthenshire farmers, the more strongly was he con- vinced that what he said then was true now. Co operation amongst iarmers is essential; and unlesB they were prepared to co-operate they must, go to the wall. What the large towns required wus uniformity in the product, and unless there was there could not te any. thing like uniformity of price, and they could not sell at a profit. What their object should be was to secure a name for unitoimity of produce -to be able to put it on theltracke entire,lio that there woold be no difficulty, nor trouble itiJAnJing a markel/lot only at home. bot in Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, Australia, New Zealand, and even Canada. If they were to co-operate, the biggest market in the world—the English market- was open to them, but if they were to sit still their nearest continental neighbours would come to them. What he asked them to do was something that was practical. Personally, it was nothing to him whether they went to the wall or not, but he would much rather see them with a hearty smile, whether their riots were raised or not, though he might say, so far as Sir Arthur Stepney was concerned, when wheat was making 60s a quarter the rents were not raised by him. If farmers would but co-operate and trust each other, and not clin.c to their old Darrow. minded views, he believed (bat tnere ""a, still a good future before them. The Chairman remarked as to the pigs that they cost only £ 14 in the way of meal, the other teeding stuffs being simply the waste products of the factory, so that on the pigs there was;C44 clear profit. Mr Davies (Bank) said he was gll1.d Mr Wilson had called attention to foreign competition. He saw in the Standard, last evening, that Canada was making pre- parations to send all the butter they could into the English market and in connection with this he wished to draw their attention to one item in the balance sheet, a very large item of JE85 10s 2d, which was paid to the railway company for the carriage of their goods to market. They were not the only body who bad cause for complaint, because he saw in to-day'e paper that the cost of agricultural produce from Southampton to London was 17s 6d per ton, whereas the foreigner could send the same quantity to the London market for 6s 6d, so he thought it was time that,an effort should be made to get the Great Western to reduce their rates, and he knew that the directors would bear this in mind. Mr Wilson said they had made an effort, and were backed up by Sir John Llewelyn, but so far had not been able to do anything. Mr Davies went on to say that he wished to empha- sise the point as to the enormous sum paid for carriage; He had gone into the balance sheet, and thought the directors might fairly lay claim to having produced a most satisfactory balance sheet (hear, hear). One item of Y-27, allowing 5 per cent for depreciation, appeared in the balance sheet for the first time, and that was paid out of tLe profits, the directors thinking it wiser to do that than to pay it away in dividend. If they only waited a little longer the time was not far distant when they would receive a dividend, as the factory was im. proving in the estimation of the farmers. Last year those who sent milk to the factory were better off to the extent ot 2d per pound for their butter than those who did not send, so that, as he had said, it was only a question of time. The Welsb farmer was very con- servative in his ideas it took a lonsc time to move him but once let it be seen thtt he could maka 2d where he had b-ifore made Id, and he woold noon be on their side. Mr Wilson sa-i I the qtiest on of freight was a very serinu. matter. He had tried his little best, and he would like to say, though he did not denre to enter into politics, that if he were in their position, if he were to represent the farmers, he would not belong to one political party or the other till their grievances were redressed. ljprtainly, w-i-n produce was brought to this coun'ry, it should pay the same rate from Liverpool as if it were sent by any home producer-(hear, hear) and the sooner competition was done away wi, b between the great carrying companies the betterit would be for all concerned. If, in the future, the farmers were to combine and to refuse to vote for any man who was not in favour of a Bill f.r removing the inequalities of railway rates, the matter wou d soon be remedied, but as long as they s t still nothine would be done. No matter whether it was Tory or Liberal —it did not affect 'him, but it did those who bad to deal with it -unless thev were prepared to put their foot down, nothing would badone; but the farmers of Carmartheishire could turn the scale one way or the other, if they resolved to be independent and refused to be dictated to by a Liberal caucus, and it was high time they did so for the protection of their own interests.. Mr Davies remarked that he had a friend in Ireland who could send his milk over cheaper than they could. Mr W ilson said that a London dairy made him a good offjr if he would supply Sunday milk, but he could not accept it becanse the railway fare wis h .If the price of the milk. They bad applied to tha Railway Co up my over and over again, but they seemed to be blind and deaf to all th it -as said. They replied, if we give facilities to one we must yive facil ties to everybody, and then the question was ask-d, Are you prepared to enter into a contract ? He replied, I am not," and so the matter rested. Mr D Davies (Mydrim) said he believed the factory would be a boon to the farmers if they would not close their eyes to its advantages. He had no milk to sell, but took a few shares to show he was in sympathy with the movpment. He asked if the farmers had been canvassed. The Secretary—Dozens of times. Mr Davies B-tid very few farmers about Mydrim seemed to be aware of the factory. Mr Wilsoo—Didn't you end a cart round? The Secretary lIaid he did. Mr Wilson-They -would not send their milk when there was a cart. Mt Davies went on to advocate t pereonal canvass of the farmers throughout the district Mr Wils,)n -It shows the interest the farmers take in it. Look at the crowded meeting we have to-day (langhter). The Chairman said they had done everythtng they could to induce the farmers to send their milk, the dray going '0 Bankyfelin and as far as Pass-By. The first month they had a supply, but then it fell off. The Secretary remarked, as it was said that cans were needed, they w<mt to an expense of £ 5 in purchasing cans, which were now unused. As to canvassing, he had spokeo to every individual about Mydrim. Mr WilAon -If the farmers won't help themselves, they must not expect others to help them. Mr Davies asked whether they could not have a separator at Mydrim. The Chairman—We have promised to assist them the moment they come ti the factory. The moment the farmers there combine the directors will assist them. A further remark from Mr Davies drew from Mr Wilson the observation that they had got machinery sufficient to turn out 1,000 lbs of bntter a week. Mr Lewis (coal merchant) also said it would be well to canvass the farmers and explain the matter to tbem. The Chairman said his own action spoke louder than words; he would not send his milk tbl-re, living at such a distance, if it were not a paying conoern. Af'er further conversation, The report was adopted. The retiring directors were thanked for their past services, and Mr W Buckley Roderick and Mr W J Wilson were re-elected while Mr Simon Thomas had, it was s'atnd, intimated h's wish to retire. Mr J H Darnel was re-elected a iditor. The Coairman was thanked for his servioes, and the meeting terminated.
INQUESTS.
INQUESTS. Sudden Death of a Boy at Carmarthen. On Taursday evening, the 14tb inst., at the Cart and Qorses publio bouse, Priory.street, Carmarthen, Mr Thomas Walters, coroner for the Borough of Carmar- then, held an ioqoeet on the body of a lad named William Evans, employed as a letter-carrier at the Carmarthen Tinworks, and who suddenly dropped down dead the, previous evening. The evidence taken was as fol- lowe Elizllbeth Evans, mother of deceased, said that deceased oomplained about three weeks ago of headache, but was in f"ir health. He left the Tinworka the previous morning at 7.15 to fetch letters from the Post- office, and afterwards came back to breakfast. He had tea about six o'clock, and returned again at 7 30 p m. It was then that deceased went to the back-yard to wash himself, and while doing so she beard him fall. She went to the back, aad saw him lying fall length on the Boot, dead. He was not attended by a doctor for any serious ailment. He was not subject to fainting fits, but f iiot-d about fire years ago. Theophilus Williams, Ion of Rachael Williams, 22, Priory-street, said deceased went with him to Mr Carpenter's stiop to fetch a newspaper. Deceased came back as far as witness's house. Dr E R Williams, Carmarthen, said be was called to deoeased's home on Wednesday night, at 7.45. De- ceased was then dead. Witness had never attended ddoeased. He was at first unable to say what was the cause of d-stb but on a post mortem eiaminatioo being made, he found that deceased had chrooic disease of the right lung, and heart disease. There was a big cavity in the luoll. The immediate cause of death was heart disease. Both organs had been diseased for some time. Witness thought that deceased had suffered ptin at times. The disease of both organs most have been of four or five years' standing. Deceased was a pale, thin lad. The crgans would be acting over one another. The jury brought in a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony. Llanstephan. Mr Thomas Walters, corooer for West Carmarhen- sbire, held an iuquest on the body of John Owen, a farm servant, 19 years of age, who died is a closed carriage while being conveyed to the Carmarthenshire Infirmary on Thursday, the 14th inst. Mary Richard-, widow, residing at Peagelly Farm, Llangunnock, said that deceased was a farm servant wi h her. He hardly ever complained of illness. L'tst Tuesday morning he left witness to go home to his mother, as he was ill. Deceased first complained of being indisp ised on Sunday morning, with toothache and earache. He went to bed in the afternoon, and remained in bed till Tuesday. Dr Carver was called in on Monday, and prescribed for him. Deceased told witness that about a fortnight ago he slipped down from a hay staok. However, deceased got well after that, and went about his work as usual. Decease J was a healthy looking lad, and witness saw him last alive about 1.30 p.m. on Tuesday. Dr Arthur Richard Carver, Ltansteohan, said that last Monday, about 6 p m., h- saw deceased, who was then suffering from quinsy, and an abscess was forming in the cheek. He gave him medicine, a belladonna doach in the throat, and iee milk to drink. Witness did not see him aftbrwards There was nothing to lead him to think that he was suffering from any serious complaint. His temperature was 104 degrees, which he ascribed to the quin) and the absces. Witness gave instructions that be should be kept in bed on Monday. Witness was not in a po-ition, without hearing something more about the circumstances, to give an opinion as to the cause of death. Dr D Williams, Ferryside, said that about mid-day on Tuesday he saw deceased at his mother's house. He was suffering from an abscess in connection with the jaw bone, and an enlargement of the tonsils and swollen tongue. He was able to speak and swallow with difficulty. There was an indication that the abscess was going to break. The pulse was weak, but regular. Being, unable to see deceased next day, he sent his brother, who was not a qualified medical man, with instructions bow to act. Witness's instructions were, that deceased was to be removed it the abscess had not broken, btcaus- artificial feeding would have to be resorted to, which could not be done at his mother's house. Witness's brother saw deceased on Wednesday, at 5 o'clook. On Thursday, when witness saw deceased, there was not the slightest indication of fatal termina- tion William Owen, mason, Old-road, Llanstephan, uncle of decea ed, was with deceased from the time he came home until he was removed. He was unable to speak the whole time. Witness icave him bovril three times. When he was at his mother's house, from Tuesday afternoon until 6 o'clock on Wednesday, deceased drank eight bottles of lemonade, and after Mr B Williams' visit, witness gave him a wine-glass of port I wine. Deceased walked to the closed carriage which was brought to convey him to the Carmarthenshire In- firmary. He was wrapped in shawls and a rug. After going a mile from the village witness took hold of his band, which was cold, and on shaking him received no answer, and found that he was dead. Deceased made no gurgling sound. He had a shilling's worth of port wine on Tuesday and Wednesday. The jury returned a verdict to the effect that de- ceased died from syncope.
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I NOTES FROM TEIMBYr NOTES…
I NOTES FROM TEIMBY- r NOTES FROM TENBY. Mr George Ace has now on view, at the Sport's Dep6t, a splendid specimen of the (oycle manufacturer's art The machine was built to specifications supplied by him for Mr A Saundcrs-Davies. Last year Mr Ace supplied this gentleman with the best bicvle that money could command, and the repeat order was accompanied with explicit in- structions to secure another reliable Safety regardless of cost. The choir of the Presbyterian Chapel is busily engaged preparing for Good Friday's concert. Mr John Mathews is the conductor. Mr Gibbs, of Hodgeston, has declined to contest the seat at the County Council for the Manorbitr Division. The Relief Committee of the Town Council have succeeded in collecting a substantial sum to assist the men thrown out of work by the inclement weather. The readiness with which the council undertook to aff Ird assistance, and the liberal contributions of individual mem bers, proves their sincere sympathy with the men so situated. Working-men, while expressing appreciation of the prompt action taken, express regret that the committee, in arranging the distribution of the money, did not obtiin a list of men out of work from those employers whose operations are suspended in consequence of the frost. Nevertheless, the committee is truly representative, and is desirous of assisting those for whom the money was subscribed. Mis3 Chater, one of our lady guardians, and Mrs Hughes, Cobourg Hotel, generously distributed soap before the prevailing distress was officially rec »gnisei in the council chamber, and continue to do so. This Relief Committee at its first sitting lessened their fund by about £ 22, and on the following day granted relief to about 8. The Town Council's appeal has, in the opinion of some, been most liberally responded tJ. At the time of writing I am unable to endorse this, as the complete list has not been published. One book, devoted to a fairly wealthy district, has come unier my notice, and the impression conveyed is the reverse to that. The ice ca,rnival, promote! to strengthen the Relief Fund, was highly creditable to Lieut. T A leeg, of the Fire Brigade, considering the short notice. Unfortunately, it was not a financial success. The strong wind marred the illuminations, and the situation offered advantageous sites for obtaining a view free of cost. < Hundreds of spectators lined themselves along the Marsh Road, but the narrow gateway, guarded by the Fire Brigade men, was but feebly patronized. The. continued front has cutoff the rail way companies' water supply, and the tanks at the station are filled by the Corporation. Many householders are similarly situated, and experience much inconvenience in consequence. L I hear favourable accounts of the Parish Council at Saundersfoot. The chairman, Mr T David, is devoted to his duties, and has already distinguished himself by readily interpreting the Act in its relation to several important questions discussed. The parishioners attend the meetings in good numbers, and the councillors appear determined to respond to the trust reposed in them. Something approaching a scene relieved the discussion ofjjthe agenda at the board's last meeting. The council was desirous of gaining information from the assistant over- seer (Mr Griffiths), respecting certain parifh matters. The assistant overseer attended the meeting, but flatly declined to reply to any question, unless it was submitted in writing The councillors declined to do this, and the desired information was not forthcoming. At the same meeting, the treasurer's book of the old Burial Board was handed in. together with a balance of iJlO 5s ld. Mr William Beddoe, Saundersfoot, and Mr J Williams, Kilawen, were appointed overseers in place of the churchwardens, and also to act as trustees of the parish endowment. The council's attempt to obtain possession of the Coffee Tavern has not been successful. The building was paid for by public subscriptions. No trustees appear to have been appointed, and the parties whose consent to the transfer must be obtained seem to lack sympathy with the majority an the council. ♦ At the Town Council meeting last week a resolution, moved by Mr Leach, and seconded by Mr Chiles, instructed the surveyor to prepare a plan of a temporary landing stage from the Castle Point, to be placed in position for next season. The mayor (Mr W H Richards) presided, and there was a full attendance. The local governing body of the Intermediate Education School, on Monday, came to a decision respecting the master's hoase. Some opposition to the high rental which the carryisg out of the plans would- necessitate was offered but as the gentlemen opposing are extremely anxi us to see the echool established, their objections will hardly be forwarded to bead- quarters. The suggestion that temporary premises be secured, and the school immediately started, is not enter- tained. > The Good Temolars Lodite, on Monday evening, voted £ 2 to assist the relief fund. Mr Thomas Nicholls, sec. of the Tenby Football Club, is armngirig a matci for Wednesday, the proceeds to be devoted to the same purpose. At the time of wri'ing, 1 am informed that a team of ladies will oppose an equal number of the sterner sex, and that public attention will be directed t) the contest by a procession starting from the South Wales Coffee Tavern. Mr T Aneuryn Rees is treasurer. # Vary many deserving ca.e have been relieved by the committee, and ever effert is made to ascertain the namei of others needing asHistauce. One man, voted 59 la-t week, received thu amount in two installments. This was slroogly cond mned at Tuesday's meeting, and very rignt'.y so. The recipients, for the most part, are accustomed to laving out their weekly earnings without indulging in dissipa ion. Consequently, an unexpected gift of 5s would hardly tempt them to riotou" living, Doling out charity may be right when given to loafers, but working-men are the present re- cipients, a' d, but for the inclement weather, they wou:d not require help, The money is given by the public to relieve these men, and the only charity con. nected with it is the sympathetic feeling which prompted the subscriptions. On Tuesday mornin the subscriptions to the relief fund amounted amounted to £79 10. 6i. Great credit is due to the town c uncillors for the energetic manner in whi< h they grappled this question. The collecting was done in very severe weather, and the substantial sum secured, together with the knowledge of timely aid afforded, will be some compensation for the exposure endured.
I "SIMPLE DICK'S" NOTES.
I "SIMPLE DICK'S" NOTES. Some people have been calling Dick lazy, becanse he dneil not write Notes very often, and when be does the Notes are sometimes very short. Remember, dear friends, that "Dick" does othe- work betides that in the literary line, and if he wrote lengthy Notes Mr Editor would curtail. Dick" does not want to boast publicly about his work, but if anyone wishes to have a list of" Dick's" many and varied occupations, apply SimpleDick, r/o Fditor." V Dick" has been enjoying himself for the last two weeks on the ice. The nkatesare the new-fashioned style, and be takes the ladie. round in a beautiful and refined way, keeping time to the strains of Mr Tom's 11 hardy-Rurdy, in such a becoming manner it Would make your (he..rt) bleed to look at him. But Dick does not skate on Sunday, and he was pleased to see that the aristocracy followed his example this year. With the democracy "Dick" was disgusted beyond imagination, to see them indulge in Sibbath-breaking. Remember, ladies and gentlemen, the punishment in store for Sabbath-breakers. # "Dick "was taking his evening's stroll on the 9th inst, when cariosity led him through the road near the skating pond, and as "Dick" possesses a qaick-amell- ing nose, he smelt the supper cooking. Dick climbed np the hedge to have a look, but the cookiug was over. The tables laid, Dick" had the pleasure of see ng them dine, which consisted of-lat course: Herrings and bread. 20d c('ur"e Roast potatoes and tea. 3rd course: S .metbing ratber strong, for only two of the party partook of it. After drinking a certain gentleman's health, one of the grandest suppers Dick" has ever witnessed came to a close. "Dick" admits to Miss Betty that the police court is a disgrace. But does not Amrorh help to make it a disgrace ? And so part of the work of reforming will be for you Bet, and not all for" Dick," BB yon suggest. Thanks to tho Cornish people, who sent a cargo of herrings here, I I Dick" and his friends have plenty to eat during this hard weather. The herrings were so good and cheap that Dick purchased a large quantity, and intends giving a herring supper to his numerous friends. Wilt "Slomon" and "Sarah" kindly attend P Dick thought of asking Billy," bot he haa vexed Dick awfully by coming here and stealing Dick's Notes. If he comes again, "Dick" will pull his ears as long as a donkey's. ♦ c. Dick" has attended a few Temperance meetings during the last few weeks.. One was an entertainment —not a Temperance meeting, because Dick beard nothing to convince the drunkard of his evil ways. Another meeting was so disorderly, Dick scarcely heard what the reciters, etc were saying. Why not have the man with a blue coat to keep order P The Connty Council election will take place soon, an 1 there will be a fight. Dick" will reserve his i comments until the fight is over. Saonderlifoot. Pem brokesbire. Dearest Betty,-On reaoin^ the Welshman last week I see tha' vou are now open to r- ceive offers. Let me tell you, B t, that "Sol" is married and has a wife. Sargh "and" Billy" has been "D the look out so long that they ar- sore to be married by this time. Bat Dick is n It married, or even enga^e'i, &'id is open to receive Betty if xhe will guit riiy taste. Will you come to my h r'ing supper, or, if you can't come, kindly write to D ck, tell all your qu ific-tiocs and faults, and also say if sou mtend the cooking school ? Wo-Id-be yours, Her true, SIMPLE DICX.
I ____THE HARFAT POST-BAG.
THE HARFAT POST-BAG. The children's entertainment in the Shire-hall on Wed- nesday, 13th inst, p,ssed off very successfully, notwitb- standing the tact that it was the night preceiing the election, and many who may have attended were either engag-d canvassing or taking part in rallying meetings of the rival parties The entertainment consisted of a vocal waltz, entitled 'The Rose Qaeen," and an operetta called Madam Muddle." Under Mrs Tamlyn's cocluctorship the children performed their part- very well. Miss Holden, Mrs A Tamlyn, Mr William Jenkins Mr T Jenkins, Mr VValker, anl Mr John Lewis formed the orchestra. In spite of the most sev-re weather, and the prevalence of a biting easterly wind, a large number of free and independent voters" fouad their way to the polling stations in the Market-lull on Thursday week. As things were, the poll was a large onp; ha I, howev -r, the weather b-en les- uninviting it would have been very much larger. The interest taken in the fight was considerable, as it was pre-eminently a party struggle. 'ublic concern in the content was heightened, too, by the fact that there were two rival lady candidates. Anjthrir fact, that oaly one candidate would b out, zave rise to much speculation. One n tme was mentioned pretty freely as likely to be that of the gentleman who would have to bear the misfortune of being left out alone in the cold, but everyone was greatly surprised when the announcement was male that the Rev John Jenkins, of Hill Park, was th- unfortunate in- dividual. No one had thought of such a thing. Mr Jenkins was an old member of the board, an Lis return was considered certain by his own party. The reverend gentleman him- self was even taken aback, and displayed some down- heartedne-s at the result. He was the recipient of a. large amount of sympathy, which was, of course, oi little avail then. • I have been trying to pat myself on the back, Mr Editor. I shall "come out after this as an election prophet,r My prediction that Mrs W Howell Walters and Miss Ada, b Thomas would occupy positions near the top of the poll has come completely true I am almost p -ranetded to hold consultations," whereat, for a consideration, I will utter my prophecies as to the results both of local and general elections. I am told th it one of the candidates did not manifest the most friendly of feelings at the Market-hall. It is to be the more regretted, as this was the case with only one person, all the other candidates treating each other with that respect which it is pleasing to observe in people of good breeding, but of differ nt viws. The Mayor, Mr William Williams, and those who assisted, took a very Ion? time to count the votes. Before now the result of such an election has been m%de known within two hours from the close of the poll. On this occasion the p >11 was n it declared till hilf-past eleven. I am given to understand, however, tht this is partly- accounted for by the fact that a large number of voters were in the Hall at eight o'clock, and that it was nearly nine o'clock before they had recorded all their votes. The poll in the evening was exceedingly heavy, there is no doubt, but there was, it seems, too many. No reason why the counting should have taken almost till midnight to have been doce. The suspense in which soon of the candi- dates must have been held was dreadful. » As soon as the Mayor had declared the result, all th. candidates, or their representatives, with the exception of Miss Thomas, thanked the assembled electors for the support they had each more or less received. < Mr W Howell Walters, on behalf of Mrs Howell Walters, proposed a vote of thanks to the Mayor, as returning officer, which was seconded by the Rev Francis Foster. Here are the figures :— ELECTED. Rev. Frederick Newton Colborne (Non.) 1006 Mrs W Bowell Walters (Cb.) 931 Miss Ada W Thomas (Non.) 925 Mr James Price (Cli.) 897 Rev James Phiilips (Non.) 855 RevJ?me8Phi)Iips(Non.)   ? 839 The Ven. Archdeacon Hilbers (Ch.) 839 Rev Francis Foster (Ch.) 812 NOT-I: LECTBD. Rev John Jenkins (Non.) G78 It will be seen that there were 6,943 votes recorded, oa the cumulative system. The 3 -ni,-rvative party polled 3,4.79, and tba Liberal party, 3,4,84. The former beqp, therefore, only in the small majority of 15. The way the Conservative party regulated their votes during the progress of the election is, 1 am told, worthy of the highest praise. There appeared to be an entire absence of any attempt on the part of the Liberals to diitribute their votes evenly between the four candidates. This ia confirmed by a dance at the great differences in the numbers of the votes given to each of their candidates. The lowest Conservative on the list only received 81 votes less than the highest Conservative on the list, but the difference between Mr Colborne's figures and Mr Jenkins* comes out at 378. 0 Friday nipht there was another public meeting in the Town-hall, presided over by t i A tyor. at which it was proposed to open a soup kitchen, ^he Rev F Foster pro- posed that there should be two. That there should be one in Prendergast, so that the poor folk should not have to t-udge a long distance to fetch the soup and carry it home again. It was decided, therefore, to appoint a committee, consisting of the following gentlemen The Rev Francis Foster, Rev Owen Jacobs; Mr Isaac Roberts, and Mr James Rowlands, to m'tke arrangements for all that may b6 necessary to open two soup kitchens, and to report the result of their efforts to another town meeting on Monday night. I understand that the two kitchens will be opened at once. The committee before mentioned met on Saturday morning, and proceeded to the market to purchase the meat. The trustees of the Temperance-hall have very kindly given permission for the opening of one soup kitcbea there. The other will be opened at the Workmen's Club, Prendergast. e Mr Edgar Lee, the author of "An Apostrophe to Death," composed on the death of the late Lord Randolph Churchill, is a Haverfordwest boy. The following lines were printed on postcards, and sent round by him laat Christmas to his numerous old friends — The old impostor, Father Chris., Whom most of us would gladly miss, Knocks once again at every door, To sound the knell of ninety-four. I hope sincerely, in your case, You'll meet him with a smiling face; For though the times are very hard, (Especially with this here Bard), Just once a year we must relax, And smile at e'en the income tax. Yet though my purse is light and lean, My" show" keeps sturdy at 16, And full of peace and eke goodwill, We wish you free from every ill. Trusting we all shall be alive, When dawns the Yule of '95. Meanwhile, you'll sometimes think of me, Yours very truly, EDGAR LEE. The fine ornithological collection belonging to the defunct Literary and Scientific Institution was sold by Mr William Jones, at the Balfour," on Tuesday week Brought together at considerable expenditure of time tronule, and money, they have gone, never to be again collected and preserved, and although mny people taka of preventing their sale and dispersion, nothing was do I am sure the author of "The Birds of PeSokShire" the Rev Murray Matthew, will deplore this breaking up œ such a valuable collection. m m After the County Council election on the 5th of March some old faces will be absent from the meetings of the council and some new ones will take their places. MrBT P Williams says he will not contest the St Thomas and Furzy Park Division. It is hoped, however, that Mr Williams may yet change his mind and allow himself to be again nominated. Mr J Howard Davies, it is stated, will not seek re-e ection. The St Martin's and St Mary's Divi- sion, therefore, wants a candidate for its representation. Mr Colin Davies was prepared to come forward, but I am informed that he is disqualified by the fact that one of his partners, Mr W Davies George, is in the pay of the council as deputy-clerk. Mr Thomas James, wine merchant, formerly of the Castle Square, but who has left the town altogether, will not contest the Prendergast and Uzmaston Division. The two likely candidates are Mr John Bland, of Victoria Place, and Mr Philip White, butcher, Prendergast. I do not think Mr Owen H S Williams, of Fern Hill, will be opposed. The Re., James Phillips, of Dew-street, will fight Mr Carrow for the representation of the Langum Division. I am told that Mr Phillips will win. Mr John George opposes Mr W Howell Walters for the Wal w> us Castle electoral division, but I don't think Mr George haø- a chance. I Yesterday the White Star Minstrels gave their excellent entertainment at the Shire-hall. I hope a good sum was realised for the funds of the National Schools. Another meeting of the Fanciers' Society was held in the Coffee Tavern last night. The secretaries, Messrs P A. S Bowler, informed those present that Sir Owen H P Scourfield, Bart., had been asked to take the post of president, and Mr R P Penn, of Camrose, the post of vice- president of the society. If the fanciers meet with sufficient support to enable them to di so, they intend holding an exhibition in the Masonic-hall in August next. Members of similar societies in Cardiff and Swansea have already promised entries. Next Tuesday the annual tea and entailment f )r the parish of St Mary will be held in the L)Iasomi!-hEd). Hi.EKTA.iKK.