The Cambria Daily Leader

THE "FLU" AT BRYNHYFRYD I To the Editor. 1 Sir.-Ploaep allow me a little space-for i fiis is a matter of importance to the pub- lit. There are a host of uien and women workers down with influenza. The doc- tors are overworked. At Bryn hyfryd, the most affected area in South Wales, when we get the prescriptions after nine o'clock at night, we find that the chemists's and druggists' shops are closed. Now if they are bound by the Shop Hours Act, then I protest. It's a down right shame, seeing our dear ones suffer- ing, and the doors to the fountain which Juay give them health barred. If we mean to have a greater" Swansea, we must be a grooter and wiser people. And quick, oo.-Yours. etc., David Kiphards. I 11, Pegler-street, Brynhyiryd.

THE RED TRIANGLE. 1 Undoubtedly the greatest centre of Activity bearing upon the future life of Swansea is the Red Triangle Boys' Club, I'leasant-street. Its members now num- ber 420 of lads between the ages of t2 -Ind 18, and who can he compared in t-mariners and talent to any class of boys in South Wales. Here we have billiards, draughts, che-s, and other indoor g&M"B: also gymnastics, and a buffet conducted voluntarily by the ladies of Swansea, of whom Mrs. William Lewis is president. A billiard tournament was held, when Mr. T. J. Lee won the prize, a silver medal (given by Mr. Trevor Owen, M.A.), and also a silver medal to the runner-up, Mr. T. Sinclair. The medals were presented by Mrs. D. M. Lewis. Talks to 1h6 Boys were given by Mr. Sidney Palmer on The Value of Observation in Life," and by Mr. Syd Solomon on Runui-n.- the Race."

SPECIALS & REGULARS Landore and M orriston Police I Function. A social of Specials and Regulars of the Northern Division (Landore and Mor- riston) was held on Thursday evening at the Morris Arms, Brynhyfryd, with Inspector Iloyd, commandant of the Nor- thern Division, in the chair. The Chief Constable and the Deputy Chief Constable oent apologies regretting their absence through illness, and the gathering parsed a vote of sympathy. Inspector Lloyd al90 included Sergt. English, who was to be presented with an umbrella. After "The King," V.S.C. Williams, Mr. Solly Solojnan, Mr. Ernest Jones (vio- linist), and ex-Cofpl. D. D. Ho we lis enter- tamed the company. V.S.C. J, Davies, Morris,ton, then pre- sented Sergt. Thomas, Morriston, with a walking stick, suitably inscribed, and Sergt. Thomas testified to the help and readiness of the specials at all times. Inspector Lloyd then presented Sergt. Grove, Brynhyfryd with a walking stick; also Sergt. English, Manselton, with an umbrella, as a seal of good comradeship, of specials and regulars. Sergt. Grove thanked the specials. The town of Swansea owed a great debt té the specials. A Voice: More than 3d. a week! A vote of thanks was passed to the artistes, chairman, and Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins, the landlord and landlady. f LEGION OF HONOUR. I In,ctor Lloyd then mentioned ex- V.S.C. Ham, who had joined up amd had returned home &adly damaged. Private Ham had been honoured by the French Government with the Legion of Honour, and he thought the British Government ought to do something. He would hot rest until it was done. A vote of sympathy to Pte. Ham and expressions of appreciation were passed.

i COMPOUNDING RATES. Swansea Corporation Basis I and the Added Areas. At the Swansea Parliamentary Com- mittee on Thursday, Alderman James (tikett^) suggested the I centralisation of the Corporation depart- ments. The surveyor, for instance, should be the head of the architect's department. A HOUSING POINT. Mr. Ajshmole said that under the new Government lieusing scheme it would s-eem as if corporations running their own architect's department were not going to get the benefit of the 75 per Cent. State aid. On the motion of the Mayor it was de- aided to refer the matter to a sub-com- mittee of the Chairman. Vice-Chairman, Town Clerk, and Chairman of the Hous- ing Committee. Alderman Jordan, during a short dis- cussion on taxi licenses and their cost, said that drivers could charge what they liked. ALIEN TRADERS. I The committee supported a resolution from the South Wales One Man Business Federation asking the Government to con- tinue the regulation by which aliens can- not open one man businesses without the consent of the proper authorities. It was pointed out that recently out of 45 appli- cations 35 were from aliens, mostly Jews and Russians, who were cntering into un- fair competition with returning Britishers from the war. LLANSAMLET ATES. 1 T.ile question of the compounding rates at Llansamlet was raised by Mr. Morris, and he suggested that the Carporation feasts Was not. applicable to the added I areas. The Town CI :'ik said that the corpora- tion had powers under the 1912 Act. It was stated that any case brought before the overseers in which there was a.n injustice would receive consideration. SINGLETON SITE. I The question of acquiring Smgjeton. and securing a site for a new Guildhall, were still in abeyance, it was reported. A report on the Increase of Rent Act was presented by the Town Clerk. The committee decided to call the atten- tion of the Tramways Committee to the need of a tramway up Mount Pleasant.

CUARDIANS' DEPUTATION IREV, E. 0. EVANS HAULED OVER THE COALS A VISIT TO THE LCB. At Swansea Board of Guardians meet- ing on Thursday, the Chairman (Mr. Wm. Owen) reported on an interview which he and the Rev. E. O. Evans had with the Loca.1 Government Board on the matter of the proposed increase of salary to Dr. Lloyd Edwards. He said Mr. Evans on that occasion had put his own personal opinion before that of the majority of the Board. He (the chairman) said that was not right. Ho s said it then, he expressed himself forcibly on the point when they were at the L.G.B., stating that Mr. Evans had no right to air his own views there; and he said it now. Whatever opinions they might hold. when they represented the Board,, the majority of the Board was expected to rule. The official heard what they had to say, and then stated that in view of the possible changes in the Board ia a month's time they were not prepared to sanction the increase, but that the £70 bonus would be allowed. They advised that, as the old Board was about to expire, the increase should be considered by the new Board after the election. THE REV. E. 0. EVANS flEPU ES. In reply to Mr. Ball. the Ch-ftirman said he thought that even had there been no difference in the deputation, the decision would have been the same. The Rev. E. O. Evans Aid that he went to the Local Government Board prepared to stnte the facts that had transpired, and he considered he had a perfect right to do so. He did not state anything that was contrary to what had taken place. The chairman said that by a majority of the Board this recommendation of increase had been made. He (tiie speaker) respect- fully dissented; said it wao not by a majority of the Board, but by a majority of those prnt. Mr. Ball: Majority fcrwent at a meet- ing of the Board. Continuing, Mr. Evans fluid he bad ob- served that only 19 member# voted on the proposition. He pointed out that this wos not an opportune time for proposing inreaseg, that they were an expiring Board, and also that Boards of Guardians were threatened with abolition. He thought the members would agree with him that he did not state anything con- trary to the facts. The Chairman: I haven't said so. He added that at the meeting alluded to the whole of the minutes were produced. If it was passed by a quorum, it wu passed by the Board; it was the expressed wish of a majority of that Board. It wtzs not 19 members who at the Duties and Salaries Committee made the recommendation. It is only fair to state that the recommenda- tion was the wish of the majority. The Rev. E. O. Evans: I agree. "NOT TO AIR PERSONAL VIEWS." The Chairman: We were asked to sup- port the resolution when we went there, and not to air our personal views. Dr. Harrington said he was sorry Mr. Evans took the view he did. But did anybody believe he would have been jus- tified in turning round and expressing other views ? If Mr. Evatts did wrong, it Was they (the Board) who did wrong in appointing him to represent them. Mr. Ball thought that Mr. Evans should have supported the view of the majority of the Board. Mr. Abe Fteedman remarked that Mr. Evans, when ,the matter was under dis- cussion, had proposed amendment after amendillent-lik a drowning man catch- ing at a --traw-bat they had sufficient confidence in the Rev. E. O. Evans that he would give the Local Government Board the opinion of the majority. He (the speaker) asked him, and Mr. Evans {aid. Do you think I would do other- The Rev. E. O. Evana «nid that was all wrong. No man and no official would make him deviate from his principles. He was not built that way. "A FOOLISH THING." Mrs. Williams said that had the Board known Mr. EvaAs was going to take ftl) that attitude, they would not have sent him. No," aid she, we «eat von ;4p, Mr. Evans, to carry Out the views of tifcis Board." Dr. Harrington: We did a foolish t-himc in expecting him to stultify himself. The Rev. E. 0. Evans protested he did not want iftoral instruction from Mrs. Williams. "I know where I am to go far-better than Mrs. Williams," he piel. Mr. Jeffreys ateo recalled that Mr. Evans had «aid, Do yon twilk I woul<l do otherwise ? » The Rev. E. Û. Evans: I never said any- thing of the kind. Mr. Ball: All I can say is, Mr. Evans went up on false pretences, Mrs. Williams eaid they had -perfect faith that Mr. Evans would take no ad- vantage of his position. The Rev. E. O. Evans: I don't know that I did. ANOTHER RESOLUTION. Mr. Abe Freedman: We had faith that Mr. Evans would not abuse our confidence. The Rev. E. O. Ev: I have not abased that confidence. Mr. Jeffreys thought that anotker reso- lution should be sent up, una on the chairman's suggestion he decided to give notice of motion of a resolution at the next meeting. «w——i—■——— i

WELSH COAL I EFFECTS OF ADMIRALTY I PRICES MINERS AND OWNERS SUFFER I Thursday's sitting of the Coal Com- mission elicited information on the pagi- tion of factors, the allocation of coal vaggons, retail distribution, reserve stocks, and, among other matters, a re- ference to the agitation among coal- owners, last year, for an increase in the fixed prices of coal supplied to the Ad- miralty. Mr. Walter St. David Jenkins, deputy director of Government contracts 8It the Admiralty (and who is well known in South Walt as formerly the Admiralty representative at Car(liff). gave evidence *s to the price paid by the Admiralty for varying qualities of coal over various dis- tances and at various times. He stated that the expenditure of coal by the Ad- miralty for the pro-war year 1913-14 wag 1,900,(100 tons. The total Admiralty draw- ings during 1918 from South Wales was 13,700,000 tons and from other districts 6,339,000 tons, making a grand total of 20,201,000 tons. The price paid by the Admiralty for South Wales and Monmouthshire coal from January 1st to June 21th last year, was: Large coal, 2s. (xl. per ton less than the Coal Controller's scheduled tates; small coal. 3s. below the rate. The pre- sent prices were; large coal 2e. below, and email coal, 6d. It was admitted that the lower prices paid by the Admiralty made a difference of about 3d. per ton computed on all the coals—the total output—so that owners and miners suffered, but the taxation of the country benefited to that extent.

DOCKSMEN'S "ANNUAL." I Important Matters Down for I Discussion. I The Annual meeting of the Swansea Tl arbour Trustees will be held in the Har- bour Oifices on Monday morning. The first item on the agenda will be the ap- pointment of a chairman. The present chairman is Mr. Roger Beck, who suc- ceeded Sir Griihth Thomas, and lie will, it is generally conceded, be re-elected. Auditors will also be appointed for the. ensuing year, and the appointment of btanding committees. Some matters calling for serious con- sideration will be a bond with H.M. Gus- tqrns, the retirement of Mr. D. R. Mor- gan (wharfinger), who has held that posi- tion for the last 25 yea re, and has been in the employ of the Trust for the past 51 years; also the appointment of costs clerk. The letting to Mr. Walter E. Jones of a warehouse at the South Dock; and also an agreement with the Submarine Motor- ship Cleaning Syndicate, Ltd. The re- venue for the month was 231,577 11s. 7d., and expenditure £ 30,515 4s. &d.; excess of expenditure. £ 7.967 13s. 2d.

PEMBROKESHIRE LIVING. I The Rev. Wilfred Crifritbje. B.A., vicar of lieyope, Radnor, and formerly curate of Pembroke Dock, has, we understand, 4Lccepted the living of Llangwm, Pern.

NEW MINISTRY OPPOSED. I At a meeting of the Carmarthen Mam I It-oaxi-; Committee at Carmarthen, on Thursday, Aid. Wm. Griffiths (Llanelly) presiding, a circular letter was retcl from the Executive of the Parliamentary Road Transport Committee, stating that the HomE- Secretary's Bill to .establish a Ministry of Ways and CommnIlll.cattons was viewed with alarm by the industrial community m general, and the road traffic interests in particular. In supporting the letter, Mr. Mervyn Peel aid the subject of roads was so vast that they deserved a. separate Aliivstry, wit-hout being mixed up trith the rail- ways. The motion to support' the views ex- pressed in the letter was carried.

PEMBROKE DOCK NEWS. I Mr. Lewis, a well known Pembroke Dock dentist, has died from pneumonia j Jlowing an attack of influenza. Mr. D. GwiJym Jones, J.P., O.B.E., has accepted the presidency of the Pembroke Dock Federation of Discharged and De- mobilised Soldiers and Sailors, which eoe'ety is doing splendid work in the dockyard town. LENT I.T TO ASCLDI ER, I At the lemoroke Dock County Court Annie Mary Jones, domestic servant, T, "nitiroke Dock, sued David Hughes, J ontypridd, ex-sergeant 1st Wekh Regi- lllf'l1t, for the return of a wristlet watch, valued at 30s., which plaintiff said he lent him whilst he was stationed at A gcoveston. He later went to the front. Judge Lloyd Morgan made an order for the return of the watch within 14 days. < PRIZE DISTRI BUTI ON, I Speaking at a school prize distribution at Pembroke Dock, his Honour Judge Lloyd Morgan K.C., said the members of education authorities bad very responsible filities to perform in their appointments of headmasters. The politics of a mas/tor j had nothing to do with it, aDd it should not matter if he went to church or i-yhapti. )

LLANDILO TALYB3NT. Housing Schemes Explained I at Parish Council. Mr. Ifeaac L. Davies presided over the monthly meeting of the Llandilo-Tftlybont Parish Council. It was reported that the county rate basis was now £ 50,094, an increase of £ 8,323. The rateable value of Llandilo- Talybont is now greater than that of all the areas of the present Swanseai rural dis- trict put together. WAR MEMORIALS. i No reply had been received from the I Local Government Board with regard to the application for subsidies for the pro- posed war memorials at Pontardulaie, Gorseinon and Groveecnd. It is under- stood that the Board is considering the question as it affects the whole country. Among the accounts passed Was an item 0 S20 96. 4d. for the glazing of street lamps. A deputation attended from Cwmdulais to complain about an alleged diversion a a footpath and road at Cefn Drum, llie offender is to be written to and drastic action will be taken unless the grievance 1 is remedied forthwith. HOUSING, I Councillor James Thomas attended and gave an explicit and exhaustive report of the National HOtl-sin" Conference at Car- diff. Instead of the 25 per cent. of de- ficits originally proposed, the burden on tlbe local rates will be limited to ld. in the £ Another important point acquired is that the onus for acquiring land as suit- able 6ites will lie on the Inland Beveue authorities, at the valuation fixed under the Act of 1909. The Swansea Ruyal had decided to appoint a competent architect to supervise the scheme locally, and 150 hoiispe had already been allocated to Pontardulais, and 200 to Gorseinoft, Rents would be in accordance with those%uling m any particular locality, with a maxi- mum figure of lis. per week. Mr. Thomas was warmly thanked for his splendid re- port. ANNUAL PARISH MEETINGS. I The dates of the annual parish meetings I was fixed as follows:—Gor?non, March  10th, and Pontaidulaie, Mar?h litli.? AmoN?t otb?f mattcre, the di?€rent I lighting NLtiØ18 will be sanctioned at these I meetings.

ALL ABOUT INFLUENZA. I de- On Thereby Dr. J. A. E?wlin? de- livered a lecture on Imlu?nML at the U.W.T.A. meeting in Sketty. The Rev. Ivor H. James presided. Influenza," said the lecturer, is not a new visitor. A Greek physician sjjeaks of a disease rosembliag it before Christ's day. Wide- spread epidemics have broken out at in- tervals. That of 1889-90 spread practically over the whole world. The cause was doubtless a microbe which enters the system chiefly by the air ways and infects the blood and the whole system as a poison. We are not absolutely siire of the germ, but we are on its track. In the 1889-90 epidemic there were three varieties of influenza; these are in evidence in the present outburst. Pneu- monia was not so evident then as now, but even now its prevalence is much exaggerated. From statistics gathered in France the percentage is roughly two per cent. As to treatment, it must he common een.se. There is no drug that call cuie influenza, or is indeed of very much value in it, except for the relief -of tiie pain and the troublesome cough occurring in so many cases without bronchial or lung trouble. Rest in bed immediately the disease is recognised is vital. Many serious developments will be saved by this. It is no use fighting against the enemy; unconditional surrender is true wisdom. Then, fresh air (without draught) night and day; too much stress cannot be laid upon that. Next, simple, liquid (at first) sustaining food, milk, soup, etc., until natural, unstimulated appetite returns. Nothing was more contrary to the find- ings of science than the taking of alcohol in any form, either to prevent influenza or to sustain the vital powers in their conflict with it.

AT THE DOCKS. 11 I I Arrivals and Savings of Vessels, j KING'S DOCK. ARRIVALS.—Crosehande s 324. river: Lady Artstrnther s 207, St. Malo; Eika s 394, Dieppe: Otterdal s 322, Dieppe. SAILINGS.—Tangoreno$526, Barpelona; Crosshands s 324 Caen. PRINCE OF WALKS DOCK. ARRIVALS.-A,tree- s 423. Caen; Linge- A;troom e 726. Bristol: Ro-e s 112, Dublin; Rein s 726. Rouen; T G Button s 423. Itonen: City of Fraskfort s 520, Bouen. SAilJ>"G £ Tordeu;kjold s S40, llavre; Portadown IS 103, Newi-y; Cognac s 423, Char- eate; Astree fg 427, Caen. NORTH DOCK ARRIVALS.—A 1 s 66. Avoimaoufch SAILINGS.—Nil. SOUTH DOCK. AKBXVAUS.—Olivs E Kary 34, Water- mouth. AILINGS.—John Gibson 87 Cherboursr; True Love 19. {>'11. fteh: Princess Marie J-Dse 63, t'ea. flsli; lzaak Walton s 79. sea. fish; i:kkthe Castle 94, sea, Fiery Cross 21. sea fic,h: Dublin 2&3 Dub-Sin. VESSELS IN KIVEB. Dispatch 99, Isigiiv,

CORN EXCHANGE. j Swansea Meeting Discusses the Proposal. A Cambt ia Daily Leader representa- tiive attend^.1 on Thursday a meeting at the Swansea Guildhall, called for the pur. pose of discussing the advisability of opening a Corn Exchange at. Swansea, over which the Mayor (Councdlor W. H. Miles) preMded. On the representation of the Town Clerk and the Markets? Mann?er. who pointed ort that the meet- I ing should be regarded as private at this stage of affairs the t. Leader" decided | not to report the proceedings, fin view of the fact, however, that our contemporary was not subjected to such a restriction, we now give a. report of the proceedings. Among those who were present were: Mr. Percy Player (Clvdach), Mr. L. Vr.ichard (Penrict estate agent), Mr. W. Jemes (auctioneer), Ald. J. Jordan, and others. PLENTY OF BUYERS. f in course of discussion Jaines ) remarked that with a good market they | should get buyers from all over South j Wales. Take the quantity of Got, i which was to be had in Gower for the ? man who woul d eouie to go,' it; ag it as, I the buying was in tho hands of two or three men, who controlled affairs, and! were ready to wait tho time when prices j came down. j In subsequent discussion the opinion I was expressed that" a. properly conducted i Corn Exchange would make competifiou 1 between buyers more easy, and therefore would make for bettor prices. Aid. Jordan questioned whether therel would be any corn available for exchange. During the war, it was true, the farmers'! had cut up ground tcKgrow wheat, but j that procedure nllght not be followed in j futui.N,. .Evenfcaally the matter was referred to j the Markets Committee, before whom it jJ will come Pp at the next meeting.

AN ELECTION TIE. I Curious Position in Brecon J C. C. Results. The recent experiences of Glamorgan t were repeated in the Brecoushire County I Council elections, for eight of the sitting members were defeated. Among these was Mr. J. E. Moore Gwyn in the Ystrad- I gynlais Division. There was an unusual result in the ystradfellte Division, where Major W. B. Trick and Mr. Dd. Brioe tied. 99 votos being recorded for each. Th-ere are, however, some spoilt votes, And these are to be iufthM oonsidred to- ¡ day. Results of West Wales internet include I the following:— YNYSCEDWTN. *T. Prosser Jones (Làb,) 719 John E. Williams (Prog.) 469 Majority 250 YSTRADGYNLAIS HIGHER. Howell Watkins (Lab.) 214 *J, E. Moore Gwyn (C.) 186 Majority 28 WATTON. "Bishop of Swansea (C.) 201 Thoma.s Jones (Lab.) 158 Majority 43 PALLEG EASTERN. Harry Williams (Lab.) 252 *David Williams (Lib.) 140 Majority 112 Indicates old member. j

SWANSEA ARTISTES IN j GOWER. | The rpputation of the annual conoert at Old Wallf, Cliipel as the musical event of the year in rural Gower was well main- tained on Wednesday night, when the fol- lowing SwaiTsea artistes filled the pro- gramme: Mr. William Tanner (tenor), Mr. i Bryn Francis (baritone), Ikii. FUTsland (eoBtralto), Miss H. Mattey (soprano), Mil" Eva. Beynon, A.C.V. (violinist and eloeti- | tionist), and Miss Fidilli Ir,,erm-r. A.E.C.M. i (pianist and accompanist). Miss Mattey and Mr. Franc is, who had not been heard at Old Walls before, made a most favour- able impression, and were enthusiasti- cally encored. Miss Eva Bevnon's dra- matic recitotion of "Comrades" made a profound effect, and Ifiss Fursland was heard to advantage in Up from Somer- set." Mr. Tanner, though suffering from a oold, sang with great porter T>rfe#in«,Ja U Ferry Ah-oy. and "Nirvana." "While Mi-PS Ferrer, as usual, did her work ■splen- didly. Mr. Stanley Dunn, in submitting the vote of thanks, described ttis as the best concert of the series, and specially complimented Mr. Tanner on getting; to- gether such an array of talent. Thanks were accorded to Miss Edwards and other ladies for providing hospitality; to Mrs. Brockie RJlt1 Mrs. John Da vies, for e loan of a piano; and to Mr. Llewelyn Gor- don, for the use of his motor-car.

THE RAILWAY CLERKS. 1 A. contributed report says that at a meeting between the Railway Executive Committee and the Railway Çrks Asso- ciation the former body (which is OOtrl- prised of general managers -of various companies) definitely stated that they were not prepared to recognise either the National Uniou of Rail way men, the Asso- ciated Society of Locomotive Enginemeii and Firemen, nor the Railway Clerks1 Association. This .st.atement is likely to draw the other railway anions into the dispute, and, if not immediately modified, may easily lead to action on the part of the Triple Alliance, of which the N.U.&. form part. Moreover this policy is quite out of keeping with the assurance given us by the Premier, who has suggested that in- dustrial unrest can be, and will be, over- come by joint conferences between em- ployers and employes. It is hoped, therefore, that Sir Albert Stanley, President of the Board of Trade, will see his way clear to takd immediate action and thus avoid further unnecessary unrest.

QUESTIONS FOR A CMECK- WEIGHER. To the Editor. t SirEurther to the questions put by Mr. dough to Mr. John Thomas, I Would like to ask Mr. John Thomas: (1). Does he own the weigh house at Diamond Colliery If not, why docs he speak of my wei?t houee here ? (2). When he talks of idk apital" drawing income from the mining indus- try, is he aware that, from the data the Diamond Colliery was first started, oyer 15 years ago, the "idle capital" invested in, the colliery has never received a single penny m dividends ? Yet the col- liers working there have had their stan- dard wages, plus their percentages, plus their allowance, plus their war bonusee, plus their house coal, at a price shillings per ton below the cost of production. (o). Is he aware that, had not the pre- sent directors considered it their patri- otic duty to provide a large amount of fiNseh capital, the colliery would have been stunt down, ami th-e mat employed there thrown out of work at a time when other employment was almost impos- eible !I (4). Seeing that his connection with the coal trade dates from his recent ap- pointment as cheek-weigher at Diamond Colliery, is he entitled to speak as if he I" had worked all his li(e at mining P (a). What are his views with regard to the Amy?—IVuw, <#;»., A Shareholoer. t

After giving a4 imitation in the water of ? motor-"t. O?t?Jd Sid&?y Conae?y, aged 19 a.ø..or's t*ew", d.tipN!d and was droymed in the ?w?mmLm? batk at Chatham B?rfa??. Mr. Lyd Geotgo &a? informed the sfwrctary of the N?ttoaa! RisW, dfod that he has included vis:? to the Eisteddfod and to the Fwiional Sacred Sitigirig Fes- t tival among his August fixtiu-es. "7

UPROAR IN COUNCIL I LIVELY HOUSING DEBATE AT AMMANFORD There were turbulent scenes at a meeting of the Ammanford Council on Wednesday night, Mr. J. E. Jones pre- siding. Mr. David George proposed that the Council take the necessary steps forth- with for the requisition of land for the erection of about 50 houses under the Local Government Board housing scheme. TItC penny rate would be more than met by rates derived from the houses built. Mr. Evan Evans seconded, and the Chair- man supported the motion. SOMETHING BETTER THAN DUG- I OUTS. Mr. Wm. Evarig &aid this was a wild I Jiare. He did Dot dispute the need for l houses, but they must erect something better than dug-outs; they must approxi- mate the present class of house, which could not now be erected under S600 per house, which, with the cost of site, worked out to a total of 931,000. It was aurely of greater importance to proceed with the long-delayed sewerage schema. Ammanford was the most inaanitary town in the country. He moved that the housing scheme be deferred to obtain estimates. Mr. J. Davies seconded. AN UPROAR. I Mr. woorge said he did not know but that some of the council were prejudiced against the building of houses for work- ing men. (A remark which caused an uproar). Messrs. Wm. Evans and John Daviea were simultaneously on their feet de- manding a withdrawal of the insinuation. Mr. George: Did I name anyone? Whom am I going to withdraw to? Mr. Evans: You said there were mem- bers here prejudiced against the build- ing of houses for working men, and 1 de- mand you to withdraw it. Mr. George W86 averse from withdraw- ing the remark, and, during a second's lull, was about to continue his speech, when Mr. Davies, thumping the table, told him he would not be allowed to pro- ceed. Mr. Evan Lewis and other members were on their feet saying it was a general reflection, and the Chairman now ordered Mr. George either to wthdraw or prove his assertion. Mr. George (again reluctant): But didn't name anybody. MEMBERS GET UP GO. 'I Mr. Will. Evans: If you don't withdraw I shall leave the room. Suiting the action to the word, he left his chair as if to depart, and his es ample was followed by Mr. John Davies, while other members were also on theii feet. Mr. George: If I made any insinuation, I beg to ask your pardon. Memberl now took their seats, and Mr. George was allowed to proceed. Th« motion was lost by three votes to six for the amendment, and, on the sug- gestion of Mr. J. C. Shaw, a committee we* appointed to give effect to the amendment.

TOBACCO IN FACTORY. John Rew, 104, CaswelKstreet, Swansea, was proceeded against at the Llanelly Police Court for having tobacco in hie possession at the Pembrey Factory on February 8th. P.C. John Williams proved tlte case, and defendant was fined &I.I

SALVATION ARMY. J A splendid congregation attended the holiness meeting at the Citadel, Richard- son-street, on Thursday evening. The speaker was Colonel Pearce, chief secre- tary of the Salvation Army for Groat Britain. The Colonel is a true Welshman, and his address on Obedience was greatly enjoyed by those present. The Colonel was supported by Major Thornett and several staff officers. The series of holiness meetings con- ducted at the Citadel every Thursday evening at 7.30 are getting very popular, and Sw&nspa, people who are interested in this saftject are heartiy invited to attend.

AMMANFORD COUNTY COURT. 1 A young Belgian girl applied to Judge Uoyd Morgan At the Ammanford Court on Thursday for the payment out to her in lump sum of compensation money, as she was about to return to her pre-war homo in Antwerp. TT;, Ironour allowed I the gloo to be paid to the girl's ustdo to be administered for her. Mr. T. J. "Randall stated, in the claim of Mrs. Thomas against the Emlyn Col- liery Co.that £ 300 had been paid iuto court. She v7as a widow, "with three children and a grandchild dependent. His Honour ordered £26 to be paid out and tl a week for two years. Mr. Randall intimated that the Amman- ford Brick Co. had paid Wm. Doakin 9107 10s. in set tlement for the loss of one eye, and undertook let find the man work at the district j rate. His Honour allowed S5 ooste.

PEACE CARNIVAL. ^—— Bryncoch Cottag*Hm mll Day at Porthcawl. The children and officials at the Cottage Homes, Brynooch, were on Thursday entertained to tea by Mr. Levi Jaaaes, chairman of the Neath, Board IfIl Guard- ians, and Mrs. James. Among the gusgte were Mr. Henry Studt, vvho with his usual kindnees was the donor ofover 58 boots; Mr. T. Williams, chairman of the Homes Committee; and ffiegabers of the Board. A capital tea was presided ovttr by- Mrs. Janaee, Mrs. W. B. Trick, Triek, and Miss James, a feature d the table deco- ration being orchids and steUata cineraria, The concert was a great success; Mr. H. James entertained the audience with some vanishing tricks, Mr. Charlie Brabjier. Miss Prances levell. and Mr. W. H. Tailor. PEACE CARNIVAL. Mr. Henry Studt, amid great enthus- iasm, promised the children and the mothers a day trip to Porthcawl in the summer; he would defray all expenses, and he would liave his fconndabonte up for them. He WM going to make it a Peace Carnival, and he hopkd as eaany Guardians M possible would be present. (Applause.) He also promised his ananal gift of books, with a special prize for the csoiaragemefit Of Welkfa. ltr. and Mrs. Norns Sa £ r» the superin- tendent mafcr&a 4f tut ILtoaww wore heartily theated fOr I»âk.m, tkb ajrrsftge- meats so complete and scuceostfuL

1 WHITLANO LICENSES. The Whitland Arms, Whitland, &ad Plascrwn Arms, Login, were the only houses that caiiio under cofederation at the adjourned Whit kind Licensing Ses- slo, attf. lnotli hotaft were srsfsrwd ior compensation, V .)