The Carmarthen Weekly Reporter

St. Islimael's ParIsh Council. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS. Ti-e first rmr-tiog of the newly elected Parish Council of St" Ishmasl vvrs bold on Thursday c/r.ciuc. the i 6th inst., in the National Schoolroom, F<rrysi'ie. There weie prwent Mr Dudley Wil'.i-ms-Drummond, Mr Owen Davies (Bryncoch), iV H >!irchell, Mr A Goldsmith, Mr W C Bussolt. Mr John Edwards, Mr Evau Wi kins, Mr John Jones, Sir Jabcz Rees, Mr Daniel Thomas. and Mr Thomas 1 homsa, Cwm. Mr Owen Davies, ou the motion of Mr J Jones, fcecocded by Mr Drutnciond, was electcd chairmanpro ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. Mr 0 Darius proposed the re-election of Mr D W Drtimmond "s chairman of the Parish Council for the ensuing year. It was a great pleasure for him 10 do so lie bad conducted the wlio;e pro. ceeding's during the past year iu a kind and impartial manner (cheers) He was very pleased that Mr D; :jrjnioiiiJ WHS amongst them that i i,, 4il' evening, find if, afforded him the greatest pleasure to propose his i J election. Mr John Jones brieily seconded the proposition, which was carried unanimously, Mr Drummond, upon resuming the chair, said that ha foil greatly touched by their kindness in re-electing him as their ohaiiman, also for the kind words'.utered by the proposer and seconder. He h-id thought it better to get some change in the chairmanship for the p.esent year. lie was of opinion that it was undesirable for him to he ngaiu re elected, bos iuastnuch as he was again callerl npjn by thiir unanimous vole to act in that capaci'y, he wouid try and do his beet to carry out his duties tn chairman for the Council. During the lflrt yeai eve.-ything went on pleasantly, and he hoped ie would be the same this rear as the lust (cheers), lie again wished to thank them for t'a k- irt()ip- of thinks, and trusted he would act worthy oi the confidence they had reposed in him. APPOINTMENT OF OVERSEERS. Nlr C Biyiicocli, prrpoFe(I tie re-appoint- ment of Mr Richard Jones, Tresihvood, as one of the overseers of the parish for the coming year. He was a gentleman who would satisfy everybody in the discharge of his duties. Mr Goldsmith seconded, and the motion was ccr;ied. Mr Rees, assistant overseer, in answer to the Chairman, said that ths custom was to elect one o^erse-v from the upper portion of the parish, and the other for the lower. At present the two over- seers were from the upper portion. Mr GoldMuitb proposed that Mr J Ities, Nimpwll, another overseer t;e re-appointed. Mr Daniel Thomas se.ouded, and the motion was carried. Mr E Wilkins thought that it was a great mistake that they appointed Mr Rees last jear, as ho was living in the upper portion of the parish, like Mr Jones. ASSISTANT OVERSEER'S SALARY. Mr J Rees. assistant overseer, desired to call the atcentioii of the Council to the fact that portions of some parishes had been added to St. Ishmael's parish, which meant extra work for him to collect the rates, and lie asked for additional remuneration for the extra work. Mr Drummord How many more additional people have you t.) call upon ? Mr R-es About 14. Mr Drummond What remuneration do you get ut present r Mr Rees £ 20 a year. Mr Drumnsond Bsfore deciding what steps we take to deal wi h Mr Roes's application, I think it i our fir-t duty to re-appoint him assistant-overseer or otherwise, lliey Ehould, lie was of opinion, discuss tho matter more fully. On the motion of Mr Jones, seconded by Mr Thomas, Cwm, it was resolved to re-appoint Mr Rees as assistant-overseer. It was further resolved to decide the question of additional salary to him later on in the meeting. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN. Mr Owen Davies was proposed as vice-chairman for the ensuing year by Mr Thomas, Cwm, and seconded by Mr Jones, Cwmturry.—Carried unanimously. ELECTION OF CLERK AND TREASURER. Mr Goldsmith proposed the re-election of Mr W. II. Mitchell as clerk. Mr Davies seconded. Mr Drummond said that he had great pleasure in supporting the motion. Mr Mitchell had done his duties remarkably well. He thought they could congratulate themselves that the duty had been taken up by a number of iheir council (hear, hear). Their most cordial thanks were due to him for undertaking the work and doing it so well (hear, hear). -Cr.rieLl unanimously. Mr 3iit:hcll. in response, 'hanked them for their hind. CA'n\"1 fch, ¿.I..i,Qt8u..&u.}l {.to -rtiuy were unanimous, he could noikssthan acocpt the position for another year. The work had not been very hard, but it was work to which was attached a great deal of responsibility. Ut.dLr the circum- stances he wouid accept the clerkship (hesr, hear). Mr Drummond I am sorry to say that the only thing you can do is ro give Mr Mitchell a hearty tote of thanks. We can do no more. Mr A. G-ddsmich, on the motion of Mr J Edwards, seconded by Mr Mitchell, was re-elected treasurer. Mr Goldsmith, in responding, thanked the Council of the honour they had again conferred upon him, and further remarked that he was greatly indebted to Mr Mitchell for the help he had given him. TREASURER'S ACCOUNT. The treasurer submitted his account, which showed that the expenditure for the year amounted to it 8s 6d, leaving a balance to the good of A:3 Ss 2-J. Mr Drummond thought that whatever charge could Le brought Rgsinst them as a Council, the charge of extravagant expenditure could not be levelled at CLIFF ON THE BRAIN. Mr Goldsmith drew attention to the proposed Cliff repairs, and 5ked whether, if toaxeihing were done, it would effect the rates. Mr Mitchclleaid that uny iats made with r, gird to the Cliff WT.u'.d come under the district rate. The Chairman was of opinion that whatever the District Council wouid tl > it would not come upon the Parish Council. Dees any gentlcmsn liere wish to raise the rates r Do you watlt an additional rate? (^ddres-sing Mr Wilkins.) Mr Wilkins No, thank you, sir. I have got (nough now (laughter). MR. RHES'S SALARY. The application oc Mr R:cs for an increased salary was then considered. Mr Wilkins was of cpinion that the Parish Council could increase the salary, as the vestry 1 ad don.; so in years g me by. Mr 0 Davies Can you, Mr WilkiDs, give a fair idea cf what extrs work Mr Rees had to no ? Mr Wilkins You It no. Mr Davics, just us well as I do. Mr Rees's salary was very small, and there was 20 yours since a rise was hot given him. Mr Drummond was of opinion that they, as a Council, v. ere able to ndvancs his salary They couid instinct their Clerk to w.ite to ti-c Clerk of the District Council and ask his advice on the question. Mr Davit" a I really think Mr Rees th uld hive amorc. for the extra work. Mr Drummond I am perfectly of the same opinion. Mr Wilkins proposed that an extra £ 2 be granted. Mr Davics seconded. Mr l'hom143 tail that there was a great deal of t- in gathering the rates, and the salary was not a very big one. Mr Drummond I should not like to do the work for X20 (laughter). Mr Mitchell suggested an extra L2 10s. Mr Goldsmith proposed that sum. which was seconded and carried by six votes to three, two of the members remaining neutral, viz., Mi John Jones and Mr Jabez Rwts. STANDING ORDKKS. The Chairman brought forward the matter of Standing Orders, and said that la-t ye-r they as a Council had left the conduct of tia business entirely in his hands. It would, however, be more com- fortable to himself, as Chairman, to lia-c Standing Orders. Many parishes he knew of had adopted the plan. Mr Jones All the paiishes I know of have Standing Orders. Mr Drummoud Things hive been going on very nicely with us, but I would prefer Standing Orders Mr Goldsmith proposed, and Mr Edwards seconded, that a 8Ulè.H Committee be formed to draft out Standing Orders, and that tho satnu be submitted to the Council for its consideration at the r.ext meeting.—Carried. PLACE OF MEETING. Mr D»niel Thomas submitted a notice of motion, to the effect that the meetings ot the Council be he'd i-Uematcly at and Llanguint. The majority of tho Council were iu favour of holding the mcsUDgs ao "t present, but Mr Thomas persis- ted in t i j noti -e. and the question will be thrashed pot at the next meeting of the Council. MR. GOLDSMITH AS A REFORMER. Mr Goldsmith desired to call the atten ion of the Council to the nuisance wbieh DOW existed on the sands, in hG P: a, e of rubbish, kc., which was thrown indiscriminately over the beach. Also to ths stalls which were h >id on the atatiou crossing in close proximity to tue p'id.fcrms. Ihoec stal s greatly affected the trade oi the business people, so he alleged, and he wished to know whether some- thing could not be done to put a stop to them.— Notices of motion bearing with the two snbjeetg were submitted. THE SCHOOL BUILDING. A Do4ice of motion was also given by Mr Bassett in reference to tht- re-roofing of the building, ar.d in doing so referred to the danger to which the children were now exposed, owing to its <!e!apidated condition. —A good deal of desultory talk was in- dulged in on the subject, Mr Goldsmith remarking thfit he was in entire 8ympahy N-, itli the clergyman in rot re-roofinz the bui'dinz botorc ho had the "wherewitbals," If the money were not in hand with the clergyman before starting, he should rever get it cfterwards. 1 hie concluded the business.

Ferryside and District Gossip. "Ferryside and District Gossip has to be held over until next WEFK owing to lack of ppace.-ED., C. NN-. Ill.

Publications. THE WIXDSOR MAGAZINE (6d)—Ward, Lock, and Bowden, Warwick House, Salisbury-square, London —for April will be found of exceptional interest. II. Snowden Ward contributes a most interest.ing article cn The M&rvels of the New Light Notes on the Rjntgon Rays," illustrated I by elettogrnphs specially taken for this magazine, one of them being that of Professor Rontgen at work 'l'ighe Hopkins furnishes the first instal- ment of •' Kilmainham Memories," in which is related the story of the greatest political crime of the century (illustrated with photographs specially taken), which will be found of absorbing interest Doctor Nikola," Guy Boothby's sensational and startling tale is continued and Arthur Morrison contributes another of the marvellous adventures of Martin Hewitt —" The Case of the Flitterbat Lancers." The contents also include a splendid frontispiece by Arthur Cooke, On the Warpath Just One (apoem) Scientists' Autographs" a complete story, "At the Pyramid of the Sacred Bulls"; "Rising Stars"—politics, Lord Wark- worth literary, Percy Andnc; Round about our Goif G roens St Petersburgh and its People "Tho Sce-?a v of Time" the oldest Royal Academician, Mr T. Sidney Cooper. R A. (aared (12), and the youngest Royal Academician, Mr Alfred Gilbert, R A. (aged II) The Queen's Chancellors of the Exchequers"; "Budget Night in the House of Commons The Superior Servant" (a complete story) "An April Night" (a poem); At the End of the Telescope Moments with Modern Iluici.,Ds Grand-children of the Great j Musicians ''By Right of Conquest" (a com- plct3 stovy) "The Editor's bcrap-book"; and "Tiain Tales," the 11.45 p.m. The number is splendidly illustrated, and all the articles and stories are of a most interesting description. ILLUSTRATED BRITISH BALLADS (3d) — Cassell and Co, London—No. 7, is np to the standard of the preceeding numbers. TUB CENTUKY MAGAZINE (Is 4J) — Macmillan and Co., Limited, Bedford-street, Strand, London- for April is up to its usual standard of excellence, the illustrations being splendid and the contcn's most interesting reading. It contaim: -Fronth- pieet', "Mother and Child," from a painting by Geo ge de Forest Brush The Old Olympic (iart-es Arboricade Sir Gtorge Tres-s'ady (continuation) '• The Ballad of the Laughing Sally Life of Napoleon Bonapaite (continua- tion); "To-day for me, to-morrow death for you The little Bell cf Honor (a t-lo of Pontiae) Four Lincoln Conspiracies The Mutiny on the Jimmy Aiken Rainy fwilight"; The Chu.ches of Perigneux and Arg)uleme "Who are our brethren"; ''Jipanese War Posters"; (i The One Dc-ire"; The Delight of Art Coquelin as Mascaiille The Sick Doctor A Wound (verse) "Topics of the Time" óI Open Letters and In Lighter Vein." ST. 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MACMILLAN'S MAGAZINE" (Is) for April contains the following Stephanie de Lioncourt; The Father of the British Navy "A Day on the Yellow Clay" "The Story of a Tin Mine Uofin'shed Books The Forty Dayli "The Wings of a Dovo "British Guiana." THE SIRAXD MAGAZINE (6-1)-.Nie-.ers George TTevsnes, Ltd., Southampton-street, London—for April is an exceptionally good number. Sir George Nellie*, Burt., contrifcutis an interesting article on the "Great Gambling P&Lice," Monte Carlo. A. C >r&n Doyle cuutinues his entertaining story, Itcdnsy Stone"; Iltnry Lucy contributes his ep'endiJ artiein from Behind the Speaker's Chair"; a racy and interesting article c-ii I- Iler Majesty's Judg-s" (accompanied by portraits) i3 contributed by •• E (who, we understand, is Mr Ernest Bowen Rowlands, of Ih South Wales CiTItUitj; "The Romance of the Museums is continued and includtel in the number are the following highly- interesting stories and articles:—" Jacques Brulefert's Death" How we outwitted Na! toid in 1843; "Flotsam," an ccean incident "Trc er en account of the Qoieen's Foreign Messenger Service Fables a Countryman and his Asses Hugh's Home Corning"; I'ortreita of Celebrities at different times of their Ii VfS"; "Through a Telescope"—I. The Scenery of the Moon; Sarre Pecuiiar Enter- tainments and a tuny for children, "IIow Smpo saw the Mountain King." The number is pro/aJ.e!y illustrated. 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FERE Y SIDE. j -011 Thursday, the 16th inst., at the Hegistry Office, Caixnartlur., Mr John Morgan, cheekweigher fit the Manly Collieries, Rhondda, wss married to Miss Mary \Viiii,inf!, Rhos-y-bank. Cwm Mill, Fenyeidt:. Th newly-wedded pair rctumvd to the Ferry with the last train the game d:I, and received a most cordial welcorcc from the Urge numbers of people who had congregated to wbh them a hearty Priodas dJa." PRINTING of every description executed at the Reporter" Office at Cheap Rates. Send for Priccs.

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I Llandilo Urban District Council The first meeting of the newly-constituted Council was held on Tuesday la.st at the Public Hall. The attendance corcprisod Major Thomas, and Messrs C. G. Phillips, Jenkin Jones, W. Griffiths, E. A. Roberts, T. C. Thomas, T. Hopkin, Thomas Jones, J. W. Jones, Evan Jones, John Price, D. Stephens, J. W. Nicholas, John Hughes, and Thomas Hughes. It was a fu!l council. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. On the motion of Major Thomas, seconded by Mr Jenkin Jones, M» W. Griffiths was elected to the chair pro. tem.~Having assumed the chair, Mr Griffiths said their first business wou!d be the e!ection of a chairman fur the ensuing year.—Mr Thomas Jones proposed that Mr J, W. Nicholas be re-elected chairman.—Mr Roberts and Mr Evan Jones both got up at the same time to second it.—Mr Roberts said he would allow Mr Jones t) b9 the seconder, whilst he would support it. He thought that in Mr Nicholas they had an ideal chairman, and one who had the welfare of the town at heart. He should like the uouncn to oe unanimous in its choice. There was no doubt they could not find his better, if they could find his equal.—Mr Nicholas, on rising, was greeted with cheering by the large number of the inhabitants who were present, as well as by the members of the Council. He thanked them for electing him as chairman. To some extent he did not expect the honour, and had been told he was not to be re-elected. He was not awaro of any reason for it, as he did not know he had offended any member of the Council. He had, however, been told that it was the intention to turn him out. lis could only say that to the best of his ability he had endeavoured to conduct the business of the Council in a satisfactory manner. He ha J felt doubts as to whether he should accept the chair, because ho did not live in the town. He had decided, however, to take it for one year, but next year he feared he would be living still further from the town, and that would be the last time he should consent to take the chair, even if ho were asked to. He thoroughly appreciated the honour they had done him. They bad had an acquisition of members, and he trusted it would lead to an acquisition of wisdom (cheers). They had in the past year carried on their discussions in an orderly manner, and he hoped they WDuId endeavour to do the same again. They did their work altogether better when their discussions were orderly. With their assistance, he would do his best to carry on the business of the chair. He begged to propose that Mr Jenkin Jones be elected vice- chairman.—This was seconded by Mr Griffiths, and carried unanimously.—Mr Jones thanked the Council for the honour they had done him. With the help that one could give the other, he trusted they would get on in the future as they had done in the past. CONGRATULATIONS TO MAJOR THOMAS, J. P. Mr J. W. Nicholas said that before the agenda was proceeded with, he would like to make one motion that was not down on the agenda, that was one of congratulation to one of their members for the honour recently conferred upon him. He referred to the placiug of Major Thomas on the magisterial bench. He thought that in private life Major Thomas had been congratulated, but he (Mr Nicholas) thought there should be a notification on the books that they as a Council congratulated Major Thomas on his elevation to the magisterial bench. It was an honour much sought after by public men, and he could say that in the case of no man -in the town was it more richly deserved. He should have been on the bench a long time since. He would bring to the bench the fruit of a ripe understanding and of long contact with men, and would be able to contribute materially to the proper administration of law in the town. He moved that This Council desires to record its satisfaction at the elevation of Major Thomas to the bench of magistrates, and congratulated him on his deserved honour."—Mr John Price seconded, and the motion was carried by acclamation.—Major Thomas, in reply, thanked the Chairman for the very kind way he had introduced his name to the Council, in conse- quenoe of his elevation to the bench. As a public man, who had known some 40 years as such, he had endeavoured to steer a straight course. lie might have made mist ikes, but, he had sacrificed a great deal of money and time in the service of the country. His fciend. the Conservatives, had at last put him in his present proud position. Better late than never. The labourer was worthy of his hire. He thanked the Council for tho kind manner in which they had received the vote. He hoped with health to be able to serve th county to the best of his ability. He had no great knowledge of tho law, but he thought the knowledge he had gained of the poople would make up for it. TOWN IMPROVEMENTS. Mr C. G. Phillips moved that the Canton side of Bridge-street ba curbed, channeled, or paved. It would bo a great improvement, and would help materially in cleansing the streets after the fairs.— Mr John Hughes seconded.—Mr J. W. Jones moved a negative, and Mr J. Price seconded it.—The negative was cMried -nine voting for it. THE WATER SUPPLY. Mr J. W. Nicholas said the water supply was by far the most important matter that could come before the Council. He confessed that at present he scarcely knew the position of things at Llandyfan. First, he had bean informed that there was ample water there. Now, again, he heard that that was not so. He would, therefore, a*k the S^>"a" y°u 'iem the position of things at Li AVJ £ J PP^P ^oly, the Surveyor explained what "U1 I'lly done. \Yatpr had been running int- rate of 100,000 gallons a day. ay from 70 000 f.n 80,000 cal Ions >w Do you estimate ft Ait cne supply we can gee m W.XJ adequate for the use of the town.—The Sarveyor said at present ho had no doubt it would be sufficiont, but, of course, they did not know what might happen in dry seasons. It would be advisable to do a little more cutting therefore. He should like the Council to visit Llandyfan.—In answer to Mr E. A. Roberts, the Surveyor said lie did not believe thoy had any water from the Baptistry.—Mr Evan Jones said he had been over there that day, and to his satisfaction the water ) was running strong, but Mrs Rogers complained that her supply was very short. He thought they should, as a Council, be very cautious that they did no damage. There was hardly any water in the Baptistry, but it ran very strong from the lower pipe. -In answer to Mr Phillips and the Surveyor, he said the water was about an inch bilow the step in the Baptistry.—Mr Phillips said that was its normal state. —Mr Roberts Do you think there would be a sufficient supply, providing the leakage were T stopped —youi candid opinion 'f lie Surveyor Yes, pro- viding there was no drought. Ho wanted to motke a further cutting.—Mr Roberts: You think it would suffice for Llandilo?—Chairman What do you wish to do ?—Surveyor I have finished my instructions. If you want more water you have to go further. I should like the Coiircil to see the place.—Mr J. W. Jones said he understood they had enough of water, but now further cutting was necessary. If they had reached the rock it was the same water they would find and the same quantity. The Surveyor had done his best in the matter, and if they, as a Council, were not satisfied, they ought to have the opinion of a water engineer before they spent anv more money on the job.—Major Thomas said, speaking practically, there was no certainty of a supply although the Surveyor was very sanguine, and he (Major Thomas) strongly advised the Council to treat with the Vicar and offer him the sum of £ 10 per annum. They were not going to spend two thousand or three thousand pounds on a risky under- taking. The limestone rock was of such a nature that any disturbance of nature might spoil the Epring entirely. If they put a pipe in at the end of the Baptistry, where the water came out, they would have it free from contamination, have a good supply as far as human knowledge went, and his recommendation was to make the best terms with the Vicar.—Mr E. A. Roberts said he thought as Mr J. W. Jones did. They would be bound to have a practical man down before they could proceed with the work. The last time the Vicar sent in he wanted £ 20, and he might next want £ 40. He (Mr Roberts) wanted to have a practical m m down, and not pay the Vicar a penny. Their Surveyor was a fully-qualified man—tho most qualified professionally in Llandilo, an experienced man—and he told them there was ample water provided you stopped certain leakages. In the face of that they were in their surveyor's hands. If they believed what he told them, why run back and forth to the Vicar. He thought the Vicar had treated him shamefully.—The Chairman said he did not understood what thu Surveyor had said, and ho agreed with Mr Jones and Me Roberts that they should have the opinion of a practical man.—Major Thomas I agree with that.—The Chairman, continuing, said that the opinion should be that a man of experience, upon whose ad vice they could act.—Major Thomas I agree with you in toto.—Mr Roberts would like to hear the opinion of a practical man, and not that divining rod business over again, if they pleased.—It was then agreed to do this, and that meanwhile no further experiments bhould be made at Llandyfan.—Mr Phillips urged that steps should be taken in the meanwhile also to the leakage stopped.—The Clerk was instructed in the matter. THAT LETTER. Mr Jenkin Jones said there was a rumour afloat that cue of the members had sent in his resignation, or desired to rcs;gn.-The Clerk said he had had a letter to that effect from one of the members, but he had since thought better of it, and as all had signed the declaration that night, of course no one had resigned. APPOINTMENT OF OVERSEER. Mr John Jones, Briskin Villa, having declined to act a.3 overseer, Mr W. Jones, Canton, was, on the motion of Mr Pbillips appointed to the post. NOTICES OF MOTION. Mi J. W._ Jones gave notice to bring forward the question of improving the flagging in Bridge-street.— Mr Thomas gave notice that he would move the making of the town more attractive to visitors and improving the entrance to Attin -road. -illr John Price gave notice to move the taking over of Alun- road.—The bill for the election was considered and passed. It amounted so £9 18s SJ. ""V-V'v

LL AN I) YFE IS ANT. THE ANNUAL PARISH MEKTING was held on Tuesday evening at 8, Bridge-street. The Hon. Walter Rice was re-electtd chairman, and Major Thomas vice-chairman, whilst Mr Ticehurst, Mr Macdonald, and Mr J. Rees were appointed trustees.

TUMBLE. COLLIEUY DISPUTE.—Although the workmen at the Great Mountain Colliery, Tumble, lie,1 Llanelly, have hec-n advised by their ss-nrUt'.oa lo endeavour to arrive at a settlement with their till" ployers, they have now left wotk, and d:d If: that they will not go bnck unices tl.eir d.'m.ind^ with regard to timbering are met. The Colliery i* a very extensive cne, employing atout :00 hnnds. It i within t1 e irnge of possibility J at 1h: manage- ment will proceed agiinst the men for bie^h of contract.

Llandilo Board of Guardians. The annual meeting of the Llandilo Rural District Council was hell on Saturday last, when there were present Col. Gwynne-Hughes, Major Thomas, Miss May Gwynne-Hughes, Messrs Henry Herbert. W. Griffiths, D. Davies, J. Jones, Joseph Harris, D. W. Lewis, T. Rees, John Harris, James Rees, J. L. Williams, W. Williams, W. Jones (Ammanford), W. Jones (Glanceunen), W. Lewis (Llandilo), JI. Morris, Caleb Th inns, D. Watkins, T. Davies, D. Jones (Briskin), John Thomas, W. Lewis (Grongai), Henry Evans, T. Davies (Llangathen), J. Griffiths, D. Jones (Talley), Roderick James, and T. Davies (Tynycwm). ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE- CHAIRMAN. Mr Homy Herbert and Mr W. Griffiths were boll unanimously ie-el<joted chtirina..i and vice-chairman respectively. Both returned thanks for their re- election. CONGRATULATIONS TO MAJOR THOMAS, J, P. Col. Gwynne-Hughes said he was sure it was a matter of congratulation to see their chairman re- elected to the chair iu which he always acted with so much courtesy. He was also pleaded to see Mr W. Griffiths re-eleoted to the vice-chair. Whilst con- gratulating those two gentlemen, he thought thaf, as a board, they might also pass a vote of congratulation to Major Thomas on his elevation to the the magis- terial bench (hear, hear). He (Col. Hughes) had had the pleasure of serving on that board for several years, and had had ample opportunity of recognising Major Thomas's great business capacity, his fair conduct, andood management when he occupied the chair. He was glad these business hi>b!ts ;inel capacities had been recognised. He thought that most of them would agree with him in passing a vote of congratula- tion to Major Thomas.—Mr D. Davies seconded, and thought the Major's promotion to the bench would save a good deal of trouble. lie was quite sure it was the unanimous wish of the Council that Major Thomas's services should be recognised.— Mr Henry Herbert said he was very pleased to suppoit the motion. He thought Major Thomas's services ought to have been acknowledged long ago, and that, he thought, was the wish of the county that he should have been made a magistrate many years ago, He had been a very faithful servant of the public, not only on that board, but on many other boards —The motion was carried with acclamation.- Major Thomas, in replying, said he greatly appreciated the compliment paid him by the passing of that vote. of congratulation. He might be allowed to say that there was hardly any public man who for so long a period had been more assiduous in his attendance to the duties than ho had. Sometimes, perhaps, he might be wilful, but he always thought he was right (laughter), though of course he might perhaps be wrong, but ho did not say he was. In the long run, he had found others come round to his way of thinking. He had endeavoured to do his duty, and thought that by the way that vote had been passed the board thought he had succeeded. He would try on the bench to exercise as much common-sense as most people. He would be excused for saying he had been kept out of that office, and was grateful to the Lord-Lieutenant for showing his appreciation of his services.—Chairman I think 1\hjor Thomas is always right except in polities (laughter).—The Major was understood to say that it had nothing to do with the board. THE HOUSE. The Master reported that there were 33 inmates in the house as against 32 in the corresponding period of last year. The vagrants who hid visited the house in the fortnight amounted to 97, against 111 in the corresponding fortnight last year. Services had been held by the Revs D. James (B.) and John Davies (O.M.). FINANCE. The Treasurer reported that the balance in hand was k.51 0 10s. He had made out precepts which averaged 7jd. Bettws was the highest, as he had to add arrears. The total amaunt required was £ 3.23-1 for the half-year. He had added £ 18 for the salary of tho collector for the half-year for Bettws, supposing one was appointed that day. Tho amounts requireel from the various parishes were as follows: Bettws, i;332 Brechfa, Elo Llandebie, £ 520 Llandyfeisant, £ •") LlaudHofawr Rnral, £8-W; Llandilofawr Urban, £ 100; Llanegwad, £ 320 Llanfihangel-Aberbytliych, £ 150; Llanfihangel-Citfargen, £ 12; Llanfynydd, t200 Lhngathen, £ 200; Llansawel, £130; Talley, £ 170; (2uarterbacti, £ 81.—Mr Thomas Rees asked how Talley was so highly rated ?-The Clork sud the rates were up all round, and he could not put the amount lower, as last half-year they had had £1,100 from the County Council, and that they would not have this half-year. NOTICE OF MOTION. Mr W. Jones, Glancennen, pointed out that in one case they were paying a non-resident pauper Gs a week, and gave notice of motion on the subject for next meeting. THE VAGRANCY PROBLEM. The Clerk said that acting under the instructions of the Council, he had written to the Local Government Board to know if the task work of the vagrants might be increased from 4 cwts. of stone-breaking to Ii cwtiõC. In their reply the Local Government Board pointed out that the Council had not been carrying out the provisions of the Board's regulations, which enabled them to detain vagrants for two nights. If they did this, then the Local Government Board would be willing to consent to increase the task to 5 cwt. or (; cvvt., but if they only accommodated the vagrants for one night, then they must keep the task tc its present limit of 4 cwt.—Col. Gwynne Hughes moved that the master be instructed to report on the matter at the n/ivf vj-» r-t -1 — 1 of which he gave notice. APPOINTMENT OF COLLECTOR OF RATES FOR THE PARISH OF BETTWS. This is a subject that has repeatedly been before the Council, but in which it does not seem to get any "forrader." Thero were in response to circulars issued in tho district three applications for the post, one being from Mr Job Phillips, Gawenig Shop.; one from Mr Rees Da vies, the present collector of a poition of the parish and one from Mr Albert Smith. —Several of the members now felt that a mistake had been made in affixing a salary to the post, and Mr W. Williams was the first to contend that each applicant should state his salary. --After a long discussion, it was agreed to defer the matter for a month, notice being given meanwhile to rescind the resolution of the Council wherein the salary was stated. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES. After a long discussion the following were appointed On the Assessment Committee The Chairman, Vice-chairman, Col. Gwynne-Hughes, Major Thomas, and Messrs D. Morris, Joseph Harris, John Harris, D. Davies, J. ttces, John Griffiths, T. Rees, D. Jones (Talley). As!llui)z rintinittee Messrs John Jones, D. W. Lewis, W. Jones (Ammanford), D. Watkins, and the Chairman. The whole board was appointed visiting committee to the workhouse. TENDERS. Tenders for drapery were accepted from Mr J. Young Davies anel Mr Evans, Bradford House. SANITARY AUTHORITY. Oti the proposition of Mr Joseph Harris, seconded by Mr 1). Jones, Mr Henry Herbert was re-elected to the chair, and Mr W. Griffiths to the vice-chair. Both returned thanks, and in eloiug so Mr Griffiths drew attention to the desertion of the members. Mr Prosser, in respect to the claim a surveyor he made against a Mr Jones, timber merchant, Nant- garedig, attended to explain the claim he made of £10. —Col. Gwyntie-I lu,, ties proposed that Mr Prosser's estimate of the damage be accepted.—In request for payment, a letter from Mr D. Jones was read dis- puting his liability, as others had canied timber the same way. He only wanted what was fair.—Mr Prosser said he was prepared to substantiate tho estimate.-NIrD. Jones (Briskin) said he had seen the road, and knew damage had been done.—It was agreed to ask Mr Jones and Mr SutcliiFe to attend the next Council to discuss the matter still further.

Llandilo Parish Council. The first meeting for the current year of this Council was held at the Shire Hall on Saturday last, when those present were Messrs J. L. Thomas, L. N. Powell, Thomas Thomas, Evan Thomas, D. Morris, T. Morgan, W. Lewis, D. Daniel, D. Davies, R. Rues, Herbert Thomas, John Thomas, W. J. William', Isaac Thomas, and J. Evans. Mr Isaac Thomas was voted to the chair pru. ton. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE- CHAIRMAN. Mr Herbert Thomas thought they could not have a better chairman than Mr J. L. Thomas. He had hitherto tried to carry out the Act impartially and without party bias.—Mr Thomas Thomas, seconded. Hitherto the greater part of tho discussions had certainly been diseased in Welsh, but. as it was the unanimous wish of the Council that Mr J. L. Thomas be elected lo the chair, he saconded.—Mr Evans supported, and thought Mr J. L, Thomas understood Welsh well enough to be able to undertake the duties. It must be a case in which they should help one another.—Mr D. Davies thought they should have a Welshman, seeing they were in Wales. He proposed Mr Powell.—Mr J. L. Thomas seconded, but Mr Powell said he was not a candidate. Mr Thomas was then elected.—In assuming the chair, he said he was ffraid he must ask those who could to speak in English. He wished Mr Powell had been dcdcù. Mr Powell proposed that Mr Herbert Thomas be elected vice. chiiriijaii.-Mr Evans seconded.—Mi- Herbert Thomas thanked them (iu Welsh), and thought the Chairman would excusa him, as he was excitod just then. He hoped that if it was his lot to have to take the vice-chair, that they would give him every assistance. APPOINTMENT OF OVERSEERS. Ward No, 3 Air Richards, Truscoed House and Mr Morgan, Pistill. Ward Nu. 2 Mr Caleb Thomas, and Mr L. N. Powell, Ward" No 1. Mr D. W. Lewis. ELECTION OF COMMITTEES. The next business was the election of a council to act jointly with the elected by the Urban District Council for the appointment of trustees of Parochial Charities. The fellowing were proposed by Mr Richard Rees The eiitivinan, Vice-chairman, Mr Thomas Thomas, and Mr Isaac Thomas.—The Chair- man pointed cut that they were all Thomases, and might get mixed up. r L. N. Powell seconded, and the motion was carried.—Mr R. Rees wished to know whether the committee from that council were to bo delegates or J. L. Thomas thought it was a difficult epiestioh to answer.—Mr L. N. Powell thonght they ought to have carte Id incite.— The Chairman said he believed by the instructions that they could not tie the hands of the members of the Connci!. — Mr Ev.r.s did not believe in letting 'hem do .is they like,—The Coabmon said that tho Urban District Council had not their repre- sentatives any instructions. —Mr Evans did not mind that.—Air Powell did not see the good of appointing them if it was the case.—Mr Rocs said his only object in asking the question was that he thought the trustees that by an error had already been nominated should be reappointed.—Mr W. J. Williams said they did not sand them as dolls, but they should be prepared to take a sugerejtion.—Th ? Chairman said if they had no confidence in the four elected, they had better elect another four. He thought Mr Evallt3 seemed to mistrust them.-N,fr Evans said he hoped the Chairman would not misunderstood him. All he wanted was that th9 council were prepared to take suggestions.—The Chairman was appointed con- vener. THE RIGHT OF WAY OVER BRYNBACH FARM. In reply to a request to be allowed to repair a" part of the road on Brynbach farm Mr Aloy Evans wrote to know what portion of the path was refeired to. If the Council wanied a footpath on his land, lie was prepared to consider any equitable I)roposal.-The Clerk said that in reply to Mr Evans's letter, he had pointed out that he was under a misapprehension, and that the Council only wished to have his consent to repair a road over which there was a right-of-way.— On the Chairman's suggestion, it was ajrreed that the Clerk should again communicate with Mr Moy Evans, and ask for a definite reply. THE FOOTPATH FROM THE OLD TOLL GATE TO THE WORKHOUSE. Mr Isaac Thomas moved that they should call the attention of the Rural District Council to the necessity of re-curbing and channeling the footpath from the old Toll Gate to the Union Workhouse.—Mr R. Rees seconded, but he thought, at the same time, that before bringing on such subjects, they ought to have some grievance against the District Councillol s for neglect to bring the matter forward.

Presentation to the Rev W. Thomas. The Rev W. lhoroas, of Whitlar.d, one of the best known members of the Congr< g i i ;n«l ministry in the Principality, ri.d one of the staunchest supporters of the Liberation Society, was on Thumliy presented with an address at his chapel in commemoration of iln ,10th anniversary of his. connection with the misistry. Tne following is the text of the aeldress At y Pai-elt W: Thom is, W'hitland, oddiirrth Eyhn/x Gyti,ittlei(lf(t(pl y Tabcrnaal a"r GynuUculfa. ANWYL FP.AWD, Cymcrasech ofal egl wys fechan mewn gwlad ar ddechreu eich gweinidogaeth, ymfoditlon- asnch ar gydog fechan y rhan Iwyaf or amser yr ydych wedi bod yn y swydd weinidogethol, pan y gallasech gael ychwaneg o arian rhagor ing un- waith er dydd eich urddiad ai y 25ain a'r 26ain o liagfyr, 1855. Cymennoch ran bwysig mcwn ceidloiianth a chaniadacth yn yr eglwys, a thnvy Siroedd Penfro a Ct.aorfyrddin. tlWY dlvfgll egwyeldorion caliU, a thrwy or wain Cymanfaoedi Canu ac areithio ar Gerddoriaeth Eglwynig, er bocHlonrwydd mawr i gerddorion a chant-orion decllus. Llwyddasooh i adeiladu y Tabernacl, yr hwn a goatioeld tua £ 1,600. Trwy eich cyd. wcithicdiad talwyd am dino mown pedeir blynedd, er nad oedd. ein rhif yr adeg hono yn 200. Casglwyd £ 400 ar gyfartaledd am y pcd tir blyned 1. Ni fu yma un gynhen yn ystcd eich gweinidofr- gacth. Llongyfbrchwn chwi ar nodwedd eich prpgcthau yo ystod "y elcugiin mlynedl hyn." Nid ydyw cich adnoddau wedi eu dyhysbyddu er tra- dd.)didros 5.000 o fcregethau. Nid ydvw yr eglwve na'r gyr.iullei(Ifti wedi blino or t;olw,(td athrawol eich gweinidogaeth. fel y prawf cynyel 1 yreglwyso 75 i tui 400. Nid a, nifer o'ch pregethau byth" yn anghof genym. Yrr ydych wedi gwrini vn angladdau ein perthynasau anwyl gyda deheurwydd a chydymdeimlad. Oawsom chwi bob amser yn ymdrechgar o bioid cydraddoldeb cretyddol rhwng eglwysi Cydffuifiol ac Anghydffurfiol, yn ogyatal a rhwng eglwysi Anghydffurfi d (\'U gilull. Cymerasoch ran gyhoeddus mewn gwleidiadaeth 11 odJiar argyhoeddiad cydwybod. Edmygun cieli gwroldeb a'ch cydwybodolrwydtl yn d) weelyd Na, in foneddigaidd wrth cich tirfeistr yn 1874, pan wrthodasoch eich pleidlais a'ch dvlunwed i yoogeijydd Ceidwadol, Credwn nael aethoch lawr yn ngolwg elynion mawrfrydig, na Duiv ychwaith, wrth lynu yn d liysgog wrth eich hegwyddorion. Mawrygwn eich d,c'hiJleb)n y rhan gymerasoch yn y mudiad gwrthddegymol, trwy fynychu arweith- iadau er cadw trefn a rhagfiaenu gwtthdarawiad rhwng swyddogim y gyfraith a phleidwyr cyd. reddoldcb crefyddol. Yr ydych yn ystod eich hoes wedi bod yn ddirwestwr ffyddlon, a'ch llais a'ch dylanwad o blaid sobrwydd. Cafodd y Cy(ndcith- asau Cenadol ynoch ehwi bleidiwr ffyddlon. Yr ydych wedi bod yn llafuru.n iawn gyd3g Addvsg Elfenol, ac nid anghofir eich hymdrcch yn nglyn a? Addyog Ganoltaddol yn sir Gaerfyrddin. Gorchfygasoch bob rhwystrau elaflwyd ar eich ffordd i g^cl Y'sgol Ganolrudclol i'n drysiu. Lion- j gyfirehwn chw hefyd ar y llyfrau cynnwysfawr gyhoedd;:socb yn Gymrpeg a Saesoneg, ar taterion o eldyddordeb cyhopeldus, mejafys DiwygiaO,iii Crefyddol Iwerddon," Y Cyfaifodyckl Wyth- Iosol," The Antiqnitirx of Hït, Coiiant y Parch Rhys I'rjse, Cwmllynfeil," Yr Orelin- hadau," 'IIte Dixcstaljlixhiiuiit Camjtahjn" Stc. Credwn fod eicli dylanvrad yn bur, a gwedai'wn am i chwi gael iechyd cryf i wasanaethu Duw yn -r.J.I" ,3,v n. • • • J'" Diolc-hwn i Dduvv r.m fywyd i pynuthwyo llu o fywyiltu u.vchraddol yn y byd er gogoniant Daw. Cytlwynwn yr Amrchiad hwn, yn nghyd a nifei o lyirzati r. chodaid o arian, i chwi fel dangoeeg j feclian o'n parch s'n hedmygedd o honcch. (Here follow signatures.) I Tiie arldicss which is a veritable work of art is 1 the work of Mr J. F Lloyd, Carmar hen, whoss skill in this particular el-ts, of work is well-known > 1 throughout tiie three counties. The body of the address is executed in tha Old Engrossing, Old Enjlisb, and Egyptian Styles Tho two ini i-ll letters A and C were nicely ornamented in various colours. The borders were composed of a variety of rosettes of different designs an! of almost every shnpe pni colour imaginable. There was a good photrg.-uph of the chapel in the upper part of the bonhr and of the Rev W. Thomas himself in the lower pirt. As the presentation took place almost at the time of our going to press, we have been oblige 1 to hold over our account of the proceedings thereat until our IIExt issue. I

Newcastle-Jimlyn Petty Sessions.! 'I These sessions were held on Friday, before Messrs E. Davies and U. Nj. Williams, THE INSPECTOR OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES ON THE WAR PATH. Inspector T. V. Iters, Penqrn, Carmarthen, Inspector ot Weights and Me&sarL-s, chargej I; Thomas Thomas, CwiEtn^rgan MIl; Benjamin Hughes, Blaenaclidd'i Mili; and John Rees, Plusyrhit'od with neglecting to provide ecnles and weights in their Mills.—The former was fined < 03 and costs aru the two Utter were ordered to pay i j the costs. Rnchcl Richards, W?tor-street, Newcastlc-Emlyn, aid Arne Lloyd, Rhydywheel, Cennrth, gioceis, were charged with having in their pesfession for u?e for trade unjust scales.— Fined 5" and costs; tt!e scales to be forfeited. Hami-h Jenkins, Sycamore- j j street Newcastlc-En.lyn, baker, Mas t-haigad with having in her possession for use for trade two unjust scales. — Fined 2s (ill and costs the scales to be forfeit'd. Dinah ,T>ncp, Babell. I'enboyr. spinner, was charged with having iu her possession for use for trade unjust weights, and also with having unauthorized weights.—Fined 2 Gel and costs for each offence the weights to Lc forfeited.

"J A B B R G \V ILI. CVNHALIW'YI) CYF.U;I'O;> CVNGHOU PtwvroL Y l!o ueh ;d nos Ian, yr yrt yr Ysgoldy Cenediaethol. pryd yr oedd yr boll aeiodau yu hrCE(lt)\ Od(li eithr Mr William Israel Evans Cymereeli yr Is-ga.ieiiydd (Mr B. Jeremy) y gidair. Darl!enwyd cofnodion y cytsrfod a gynhaliwyel lonawr 16og, a chadarnNiwyd hwy aethpwyd yn mlaen a'r gorehw-yl u delewis swyddogion. Cynny £ iodd Mr J. Thomas, a eiliodd Mr Even J'-nes, fod Mr D. Davies, Rhydyrhaw, i fod vn gadeirvdd am y d,i v f,)d,) i. Cynnygiodd Mr J. Williams a eiliodd Mr William Phillips, fod Mr B. Jeremy i fod yn is-gsdeirydd. Cynnygiodd Mr L. Evans, a eiliodd Mr ii. Jeremy, fed Mr J. G. Dalies i barhau yn Ysg. (clerk), ac i fod y cyfaricd i da'ti y diolchgarw'ch gwre?ocaf id do am ei !a^"r y fiwyddyn orphcnol. Cynnygiodd Mr 1. James, a eiliodd Mr William Miles, fod Mr 1. Lvans i birhaa yu drysorydd. Y'r.a gofynwyd i'r C.ideiiydd am attebiad oddiwrth Mr D. Prosser (arolygwr yr ¡,eul) i'r penelerfynia-i a ba.iwyd mewn cyfarfod a gynhiliwyd nos Iau, vr lGet; o lonawr, set ei f.)d i gyweirio v bont fechan sydd yn gro-s i'r heol ger Quarry Lodg?, nc i ddymuno areo i w hagor, f C i eldyweyd wrtho y byclehvn yn anfon at v Cynghor Dosbarth os na wnaifi hyny. Yr attebiad oddiwrth yr arolygydd oceli y buasai efe yn gvfrifol am unryw golled, ac y buasai yu eu taiu o'i dic-jHsu ei hum lVimhii rnrvi nad oedd yna yn attbiad ()c,(lùha'Jl i'r cr odehwith yr arolygyeid, ac ar ol yehydig tiirael pur wrcsog ar y mater, cynnygiodd Mr William Phillips, a eiliodd Mr II. Jon&s, Brynari, ein boel yu galw sylw y Cynghor Dosbarth at y b-ni ger Quarry Lodge. Cyr-nrgiccld gwelliant g^n Mr T. Enin., a eiliodd Mr Wiiiiam Miles, oiu boel yn gohirio hvr.y hyd nes bod achwyniicl yohwanegol yn ciel ei wnoyd. OroiJ y guveliiant :—Meisiri T Tiiomss II Jones, Crychiau J Thomas J Williarrs T Evar.s William Miles a J G Davies. Dros y wreidJiJI — Ewxi J. ii,-s T Lewis B Jeremy T James II J> nes, Brynari; a William Phillips. Cynr.yg-oekl Mr B Jeremy a eiliodd Mr T Thomas, at, fod Mr Tom James, LLttyrwithig, i csod pontbren a cianlbiw droll y nas t ger Aberdcliuddwr. Cynnygiodd Mr Wiliiim Milc-s, a eiliodd T Tliomae, fod Meistii Stephen Thomas, J D Jenkins T Evans, a Thomas Jonjs, i fod yn orcr.<errx 0".nny^Vcl Mr William PhiLips, a eiliodd Mr J;,ines, fod y cletk i -,iiu Lob Ilyfrau peithyniol i'r phvyf,

ELI l, FF Y X X 0 X D D R A I N. LECTLUI;.—On Monday evening, the 20ti inst, the Rev J. Hees, CwmHynfell, deli vert a lecture on Adonibezec Ht wltr H" Bawd," at Elim, Ffynnotiddrain. His Worshi! the Mayor (Mr H. Brunei White) presided. anticipated, the lecture proved to be a rui1 treat. The rev. gentleman kept his <ltHliew1 interested from beginning to end, as tli* morals were both timely and pointed, and hi jocund style and witty sayings were mttfi appreciated. A vote of thanks to the lecture was proposed by the Rev E. e. Thomas, aIli seconded and supported by the Revs I'). A Davies and D. Cad van Jones respectivel) Mr Henry Howell, in proposing a voic c thanks to the Mayor and Mayoress (who w;i also present) threw out a very appropriat' suggestion (at the same time turning to th vernacular), that the different churches of tl' town should, at the expiration of his term 0" office, present the Mayor with an address t* a small taken of the respect and ad mi ratio' he has won for himself for his great sacrifice and impartiality towards all parti and creeds during his term of office. Tiw He Professor Jones and Rev D. J. seconded and supported respectively, aHL I endorsed all what Mr Howell had said.'