The Carmarthen Weekly Reporter

LOCAL FAIRS FOR OCTOBER.—Aberystwyth, 1 Knigton, 2 Builth, 2 St Clear's 2 Tregaron, 2 Abergwilli, 2 Cayo, G Llanwrda, 6 Swansea, 8; Caerohilly, 9 Carmarthen, 9 Llanfihangel. ar-nth 10 Pencarreg, 11 St Clears, 12 Talgarth, 13 Pontrhydyfendigaid 13 Letterston, 15,; Whitland, 16 Haverfordwest, 1G Newport (Pem), 16 Nar- berth, 17 Llangndock, 13 Llansamlet, 18 iiewcaBtle Emlyn. 19 Lampeter, 19 Maencloohng 22 Llandovery, 22; Penybont, 26 Llanarth, 27 Abergwilly, 27 Llandilo, 2Q Pembroke, 29 I-lantrisaitt, 29 Kidwelly, 29 Crymmych, 30 Heofeddau, 30 Neath, 31 Llanybyther, 31.

Football Notes. [By Nunquam] The unexpected often happens" such proved the case on Saturday. Everyone firmly believed that the town would win at least, but such unfortunately was not the case. —: o — A worse display it has not been my lot to witness than that shown by the Town" on Saturday. -:0:- Combination was conspicuous by its absence, and the result was a win by Burry Port of three points. :o:- The losing team make an excuse when they have lost that the refgree was to blame, but I must say this that the referee was en- tirely incapable of acting as a referee, for, during the second half, when Carmarthen bucked up' somewhat a try was scored beneath the posts by W. P. Elias, but for some reason unknown to anyone a scrum was formed outside the line. In fact all through the game the referee's sense of sportsmanlike conduct ivas entirely obliterated by his desire to see his (the visiting) team win-and he played no small part in the winning of the game. — to; — Despite this, I think that the Dark Greens should have given a better display of football but then what do you expect when they do not train or practice together. -:0:- It would be foolish then to single any one for special play, but I must congratulate D. H. Davies (and therefore the committee) on his extremely good play. I only hope that he will play every match. -:0:- Llandilo is to be met at Llandilo on Satur- day, and by what I hear, a strong team has been selected, but then when they do not turn out what is the use of selecting a team. -:0:- I am not going to predict the result as my last week's attempt resulted in a veritable farce. -:0:- There is a practice match on Thursday when the team selected to play at Llandilo on Saturday will be opposed by 18 of the district.

Carmarthen Municipal Election. A GROWL FROM THE EAST. To the Editor Carmarthen Weekly Reporter. SIR,-Allow me a short space in your widely- circulated paper to state a few facts relating to the doings of the Carmarthen Town Council during recent years. As it appears now that we are ftoing to have a contest in both Wards, the electors of the borough should weigh carefully whether our representatives on the Council in the past have done their duty to the ratepayers. One of their last resolutions was, that Mr Timothy Davies's fountain should be placed on the east of the Fusilier's Monument, by removing the cannons to the west-side, as if that site were not fairly furnished before, and no other place to set it up, whereas there is ample room in Nott's-square, or, failing that, the west end of Priory-street would be a very suitable place. Are our representatives determined that all the good things are to be for the benefit and pleasure of the West-enders ? But the placing of the fountain was an unimportant matter compared with other things they have done. The Park itself may be looked upon as a boon to the town; its only fault is that it is not more central. But the cycle track was not a necessary appendage to the Park. The Council has poured the ratepayers' money like water to this track. As far as I know, there was not a single member of the Council who lifted his voice against this reckless expenditure. The expenditure is not the only evil, but, worse still, is the moral effect it produces, in speculating and gambling. It may be retorted that the sports bring in a good sum of money to pay the interest on the out- lay far better be without them, than that they should be an occasion for one individual to impoverish another by such means as gambling. Take, again, the question of salaries to the officials. I have no intention to say one word as regards the value of the services of these gentlemen to the Corporation; they may be full worth the money, but the Council's policy towards the application of the labourers for a trifling advance in their weekly wages was quite inconsistent, being treated with the utmost contempt. The least they could do was to give the matter their consideration and bring in their verdict afterwards. The last thing I shall note is the neglect which they show towards the East end of the town. There is a thoroughfare lead- ing from Priory-street, through the Arch to Lower Priory-one of the most frequented roads during all hours of the night of any of the town yet this road for generations has been left to take care of itself, with ruts five or six inches deep, cleared out by streams of water. The authorities seem to bestir themselves at last. Was this done because the election is approaching ? Thanking you, Mr Editor, in anticipation for the insertion of this lettter. I am, yours, &c., XENOPHEN. rWe quite agree with the main points of the writer's arguments. As regards the cycle track, however, it must be known to everybody who has lived even three years in Carmarthen that the Council had a direct and positive mandate from the ratepayers to proceed with the work. This matter has been already fully proved in our columns. There was not a dissentient voice at that public meeting, which crowded the Town Hall. As for gambling, it is distinctly for- bidden (1) by statute law (2) by the bye- laws and (3) by the conditions on which the field is let to the Sports and Attractions Committee. Whoever is aware of gambling should immediately inform the police-who are present at the sports-or one oi the stewards. The policeman is bound to act then, just as if he saw a pocxet being picked. As for Mr Timothy Davies' fountain, Mr C Haydn Williams, one of the retiring Councillors for the Eastern Ward, proposed that it be placed in Nott Square. That the motion was defeated was not his fault.—ED., C. iTr R-1

LLANDILO. PETTY SESSIONS.—These sessions were held at the Shire Hall on Saturday before Messrs L. N. Powell and F. G. Southei-i.-Sarih Ann Williams, of Royal Stores, Ammanford, obtained an affiliation orler for the payment of 2s 6d per week against Morgan Phillips, of 720, Oakfield terrace, Pricetown, Nanty- moel.P.S. Thomas Roberts, of Garnant, summoned Howell Howells, of Banwen, Llan- guicke, for being drunk on the highway in the parish of Bettws on the 7th inst.—Defen- dant did not app^jt^, and was fined 12s inclu- ding costs. P.C- Britten, Ammanford, sum- moned Henry Morris, of Llanfihangel Aber- feythich, for driving a horse and carriage on the highway in the parish of Llandebie, on the 9th inst., without lights. Defendant appeared and pleaded guiltv, and was fined 9s 6d inclusive.—A temporary transfer of the Half Moon Inn, Llandilo, was granted to G. J. Evans, now residing at the Half Moon also a temporary transfer of the licence of the Cross Inn Hotel, Ammanford, was gran- ted to Rebecca Edwards, late of the Half Moon, Llandilo. 0

Carmarthenshire County Council. QUARTERLY MEETING AT LLANELLY. The quarterly meeting of the Carmarthen- shire County ouncil was held at the Town Hall, Llanelly, on Wednesday, at 11 a.m. Mr J. Lloyd. Penybank (chairman of the Council) presided. There were also present Mr William Jones, Llandilo Mr William Davies, Llangadock; Mr David Davies, Mydd fai Rev W. Davies, Llandilo Mr J. LI. Thomas, Pontardulais; Rev J.. Rees, Burry Port Mr C. E. Morris, Carmarthen; Mr J. W. Gwynne-Hughes, Tregib; Mr T. F. Jones Conwil-Caio Mr D. C. Parry, Llanelly Mr W. N. Jones, Tirydail Mr R. W. Stephens, Coedybrain Mr John Johns, Pare eithin Mr James John, Carmarthen Mr Daniel Stephens, Arlais Mr Morgan Jones, Llanon Dr R. L. Thomas, St. Clears Mr Joseph Mayberry, Llanelly Mr J. Scourfiold Blaenwernddu Dr Howell Rees, Glangar- j nant Mr Joseph Joseph, Llangennech (the vice-chairman) Mr H. Jones Davies, Glyn- eiddan Mr Watkins, Llandovery Mr J. Rees, Talgarth Mr David Davies, Llan- debie Rev T. Johns, Capel Als Mr H. J. Thomas, Llanfynydd Mr David Evans, Llangennech Park Mr Henry Wilkins, Llanelly Mr John Williams, Penlan Mr T. E. Brigstocke, Carmarthen Lieut.-Gen. Sir James Hills-Johnes, V.C., G.C.B. to- gether with the Clerk (Mr T. Jones) the Treasurer (Mr R. Peel Price), the Chief Con- stable (Mr W. Philipps) and the Surveyors Mr Daniel Phillips and Mr W. Bowen Davies LLANDEBIE'S GRIEVANCE REDRESSED The Llandilo Rural District Council re- commended that an additional councillor be allowed to Llandebie, so that each of the three wards should have two members each. Mr W. N. Jones moved, and Mr D. Davies (Llandebie) seconded, and it was unanimously carried that the recommendation be adopted. GLANAMMAN CULVERTS. The Bettws Parish Council asked that the proposed culverts in Glanamman be com- pleted immediately. The Surveyor (Mr Bowen Davies) was asked to report to the next main roads Committee on the subject. P^NDINE'S NEEDS. The Whitland Rural District Council also called attention to the necessity of a culvert near the Beach House, and asked for a grant towards the same. This was referred to the Main Roads Com- mittee. CON7EYANCE OF EXPLOSIVES. The Llanelly Petty Sessional Committee of the Council recommended the making of bye- laws which would not allow explosives to be taken through the town without the know- ledge of the Inspector. Mr Joseph Mayberry said that at present explosives were taken through the town with- out the knowledge of the police. He thought a police-constable should supervise the re- moval of such explosives. At present, a carter might be smoking a pipe or he might go into a public house for a pint of beer while in charge of a load of punpowder. He moved that application be made to the Secre- tary of State to sanction the putting in force of the proper regulations in the county. Mr Joseph Joseph seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. A LLANDILO IMPROVEMENT. Mr John Jones applied for leave to qlace a covering on the gutter in front of the Farmer's Arms, Llandilo, which was in a dangerous condition. This was agreed to. QUARTER BACH ROADS. The Quarter Bach Parish Council wrote I calling attention to the bad state of the county road in that parish. They thought the workmen had too much to do, and that another man should be engaged. This was referred to the Surveyor. HOCKEY GROUNDS ROLLED BY STEAM AT MODERATE PRICES. Mr J. Lewis Jones applied to the Council for leave to have the Llandilo Hockey ground rolled by the steam roller. They were willing to pay any reasonable amount. The Clerk If they roll it once they will never roll it again. Mr J. A. Williams moved that permission be granted for a fee of two guineas. Mr John Johns said it would be a very bad precedent. In Spring he might be very glad of the roller on his fields, when they were very hard. He moved a direct negative. Dr Thomas said that the steam roller was idle, and he did not see why it should not do this work. Mr J. W. Gwynne Hughes Are the engines insured ? If they get stuck in the ground you may lose them. The Clerk It is not insured against stick- ing in the mud. Mr James John said that the Carmarthen Recreation Ground was rolled over by the steam roller and the engine did not stick. It was decided by 22 votes against 14 to allow the use of the roller at a cost of two guineas. FINANCE. Mr H. J. Davies (chairman of the County Finance Committee) referred to the revoca- tion of the surcharge made against him on account of Miss Bryant's pension. He men- tioned that the Council had tll,515 to their credit on the account. Some £2,000 was due shortly for the steam rollers. The amount which had been so far paid on account of the Dryslwyn Bridge was £ 4,800. CORONERS AND THEIR DEPUTIES. In answer to a question by Mr H J Davies The Clerk said that coroners should only hold inquests per their deputies for some lawful and reasonable cause." The case of illness, was absolute, of course. In other cases, he considered that the coroners were bound to furnish the reasons why they did not personally hold the inquests, so that the Council might judge whether it was reason- able and lawful. THE VICAR AND THE COUNCIL. The Rev Lewis Price, vicar of Llandilo, was allowed to make some slight alterations in the county road (on the usual terms) in connection with the conveyance of the water- pipe. HORTICULTURAL LECTURES. Mr W. N. Jones moved that a horticul- tural lecturer be appointed for the county. At present they had a lecturer from Aber- ystwith. That lecturer was only sixty days or so in the county in the course of the year. He was engaged by six or seven other coun- ties. jEGO a year was paid by the County Council for his services and the local ex- penses were defrayed locally. The Council also paid his railway fare from Aberystwith. They ought to have the services of a lecturer for some 280 days a year, instead of GO. It was for the benefit of the poor to teach them how to grow fruit, and what were the best apples to grow. The rich had the benefit of expert evidence. He moved that a horticul- tural lecturer be appointed for the county, the salary, etc., to be fixed by the Technical Instruction Committee. Dr Thomas said that the agricultural repre sentatives were highly flattered by the in- terest which the mining representatives took in horticulture but he ragarded the motion as an indictment of the manner in which the Technical Instruction Committee did their work. Mr H. Jones Davies said that the amount of money at the disposal of the Committee was limited. They had not the benefit of the Customs and Excise money for Technical In- struction as they had in England. If they had lectures the whole year round," the sub- ject would soon be played out. Dr Rees said that the holding of horticul- tural classes was a new scheme and he thought they had better learn to walk before they run. Mr Brigstocke asked if anything had been done for the weaving industry. Every other industry semed to have had some benefit from the Technical Instruction commit cee. Dr Rees said that the matter had been considered but nothing had been done. Mr W. N. Jones' motion was carried by 19 votes to 16. Mr Jones then said that he hoped' the motion would be carried out, otherwise it was no good to have adopted it. Dr Thomas made a good many remarks wihout knowing what he was saying (laughter). Dr Thomas rose to order and demandea' an unreserved apology (laughter). Several members asked what was to be done in the matter of the ten centres selec- ted for the horticultural lecturer from Aber- ystwith at a cost of R10 a lecture for this season. Mr J. A. Williams said those arrangements fell through. People had no right to assume that the recommendations of the Technical Instruction Committee would be adopted. THE ECCENTRICITIES OF THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. Mr H. J. Thomas protested against the way in which the muzling order had been put in force. The only case in which rabies had been proved was one at. Llanwrda on the 28th of July. The order was not issued until October by that time all the dogs and all the people might have gone mad. The local authority were treated with the greatest con tempt by the Board of Agriculture they did not even acknowledge the heads of dogs sent for examination. The members of the local authority ought to be able to give the public a reason why the order was issued. The issue of the order was a terrible loss to farmers at this time of the year. Mr C. E. Morris read the provisions of the Rabies Order showing the steps which would be required to put in force a Muzzling Order He thought the orders were issued in a spirit of levity and carelessness." In the first case, the order had been issued in a portion of the county in which no rabies was known to exist, and it was withheld in that portion north of the Towy where a case of rabies was known to exist. In the latter dis- trict they had had distinct evidence t'nat a dog was mad, and that it had bitten .several other animals. Possibly the withholding of the Order in that case was the cause of the outbreak at Llanwrda now. The second Muzzling Order was imposed by an authority whose jurisdiction was doubtful. In this, the third case, the case of rabies was at Llan- wrda in the middle of July, and the order was not issued until the middle of O'ctober. when (as a member had alreday said) every dog and every human being in the county might have gone mad. He was not opposed to muzzling he thought a muzzling order was extremely necessary in some cases, and was very effective. It was a case sometimes of human against animal life, and lie voted for animal life. In one case, now, the report of the Inspector flatly contradicted the re- port of the Veterinary officer in another the report of the Inspector was opposed to the knowledge of everybody in the district, and apparently to the knowledge of the central authority (according to the statement of Capt Mcllwaine). The reports which they had on rabies in the county were presented months afterwards when they were no good. He moved that the attention of the officials bo called to the provisions of the Rabies Order. or that the Clerk be asked to call a meeting of the Council or an appropriate committee immediately on being notified of a case of rabies. Mr William Davies seconded. Dr Thomas said that the Board of Agricul- ture was equally as wrong in this as in its attempt to stamp out swine fever. Very re- cently it was boasted that Mr Long had stamped out rabies by means of the muzzle. But within seven days of the South Bristol Election, a muzling order had been issued for the County of Carmarthen. z Mr C. E. Morris said that he had intended to make those remarks but he was afraid that if he had done so his object would have benn misconstrued. Mr W. N. Jones pointed out, that no answer had been received from the Board of Agriculture in reply to a query asking on what grounds the order had been issued, and why the results of the investigations in the various cases had not been forwarded to the County Council. He proposed that the whole of the correspondence and the reports deal- ing with the subject be sent to Mr J. Lloyd Morgan, Mr Abel Thomas, and Mr Alfred Davies (the county and borough members), and that these gentlemen be asked to inter- view Mr Long on t £ e subject. Mr C. E. Morris' motion was carried, as was also that of Mr W. Jones. Mr David Evans said he would speak of the Board of Agriculture as he had found them. He could bear testimony to their good work he had had a case of alleged foot and mouth disease on his farm and the inspector had been most painstaking in investigating the case. TAKING SAMPLES. The Clerk said that an inspector of the Board of Agriculture had called with him and informed him that the Inspectors under the Foods and Drugs Act and the Fertilisers and Feeding Stuffs Act could take samples by a,cents. It WAS thoucrVit tVinf tbp insnpo+nrs: --0- -b" "J' were too well known to traders. It was decided on the motion of Mr D. C. Parry, seconded by Dr Thomas, that the in- spectors should employ agents provided it did not occur any additional expense. The small number of samples taken was discussed, and the inspectors stated that they were limited to 140 per annum for the county. It was decided to ask the inspec- tors to send more. The Chairman said that adulteration ought to be put down. The Inspectors should take 400 if they thought fit. THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. Dr Howell Rees drew attention to a case in which he had forwarded the head to the Board of Agriculture. He moved the follow- ing resolution That this Council depre- cates the conduct. of the Board of Agricul- ture in refusing to use the head of the dog sent to them from Garnant on September 25th for inoculation experiments, and their neglect to obtain proof of the existence or non-existence of rabies in that dog." In one case reported at Garnant, the Board sent down an Inspector after eight days to report on the case after the dog had been buried. The Board then declined to exhume the body as it would be useless for investigation. A few days after he discovered another case he forwarded the head to the Board on his own responsibility to ensure there being no loss of time. The reply he received then was that the Board had not carried out inocula- tion experiments, as they were satisfied from the report of their veterinary inspector that the case was one of rabies. The Inspector had not been the dog at all There had been neglect on the part of t&e Board, and he pro- tested against their very unscientific way of dealing with cases of. suspected rabies. Dr Thomas seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. ASYLUM COMMITTEE On the motion of the Rev W. Davies. and seconded by Mr W. Davies, Mr W. Jones was elected a member of the Asylum Com- mittee in the place of Mr W. O. Brigstocke deceased. FISHERY REPRESENTATIVES. The Council had to elect twelve members on the Fishery Board. Mh James John was elected in the place of the Rev W. Davies Dr Thomas in cue place of Mr John Williams. Mr W. N. Jones in the place of Mr W. Jones The other representatives were re-elected. It was stated that those who were now struck off had not attended a single meeting. Messrs David Davies (of Cenarth), T. R. Jones, John Lewis, and John Rees were appointed ta represent the Council on the Teifi Fishery Board. THE DRYSLWYN BRIDGI E. Mr David Davies (Myddfai suggested the appointment of a small committee to check the expenditure on the Drislwyn Bridge. The Chairman Do you wish to have a committee to look after the present one. Mr W. N. Jones said that the prices were regulated by contract and they paid no money except on the certificate of the En- gineers. THE PRESERVATION OF SONGSTERS. A communication was received from the Royal Society for the prevention of Cruelty, enclosing a letter received from a local ccrres pondent complaining that there was no pro- tection of wild birds in Carmarthanslur?. and that in consequence bird catchers inva- ded the county, and that many song birds were exterminated. Dr Thomas moved a resolution prohibiting the killing or the capture of certain birds or the taking of their eggs within a certain period. Pembroke had adopted such a bye-1 law and the bird catchers had all invaded Carmarthenshire. If they did not protect their birds they would soon have no birds to protect. Dr Thoxnas produced a list contain- ing the names of the birds he proposed to protect including several buntlings tits, and finches, linnets, the gold crested wren, the woodpecker, the king fisher. and the sea-gull (except the black back). He excluded the lark and the blackbird. He included also the robin and the water-ousels. This motion was caried nem. con. THE CENTRAL OFFICE. Mr H. Jones Davies drew attention to the question of the Central Office and moved that a Committee confer with the Clerk with the view of getting the work done at the Central Office. The motion was carried. The follow- ing was the committee appointed —Chair- man, Vice-Chairman, Messrs H. J. Davies. J. Beavan. John Johns, H. J. Thomas. J. A. Williams. D. Stephens, Dr Rees, and Pro- fessor Jones. POLLING STATIONS. On the motion of the Rev J. H. Rees. it was decided to have polling stations for the Parliamentary elections at Burry Port. Pwll. Trimsaran instead of at Burry Port as at present. On the motion of Mr Scourfield it was de- cided for county purposes to revert to the old division of Llangan so that the upper division polled at Llanboidy Rvd the lower at Whitland. On the motion of Mr John John it was de- cided that the polling for county purposes of the Llanstephan division should ta ke place at Llangunnock and Llanstephan. and that there should not be any part of the division polling at Carmarthen as formerly. OFFICIAL SALARIES. Mr C. E. Morris moved —" That -except in cases now under consideration or in which some other limit of time is by statute provi- ded, 110 application for an increase of "alary by any official in the employ of this Council or either of its committees shall be e uter- taincd by this Council within a period of three years from the last previous revi sion of such salary." Mr John Williams seconded, and t'he motion was carried unanimously.

Plot against the Czar, STARTLING DISCOVERY. NUMEROUS ARRESTS. (" Times Telegram.) SEVASTOPOL, Wedneshay. The startling news bas just leaked out here that about a month or more -.igo preparations for an attempt on the life of the Czar were accidentally discovered on the railway line through the Crimea between this port and Simferopol. Not far from from Sevastopol the rail way runs through a rather long tunnel, at the southern end of which is a water drain pipe going underneath the embankment or permanent way. Some of the summer residents of th e neighborhood observed a. student engagc (I in doing something on this spot but at first JheJ did not attract any particular attention. It was thought that he might be simply digging up worms for fishing. This was two or three weeks before the journey of the Emperor and the Empress from Spala to Livadia, and before the guard of troops, usual in such cases had been stationed along the route to protect the Imperial traveller. The student's conduct at last excited gra-ye suspicion. Rumours were soon reached j the colonel in charge of the gendermes, and several of the latter were q uickly set upon the track of the suspected individual. It is related that when the gendarmes approached the spot referred to, the student threw down a spade and tried to get awa y, but was pursued and got captured. On examination it was found that part of the drain pipe had been extracted and a cylinder jft or 4ft long con- taining an unknown ex] jlosive had been rhrust somewhat deeper beneath the line towarks the entry to the tu nnel. This loaded cylinder or tube was subsequently exploded outside Sevastopol in th e presence of the presence of the proper £ .uthorities, and the result is stated to have been snch that, in the opiuion of experts, bad t1 tie diabolical attempt been carried out, the for ce of the explosion "ould not only have wrecked the Imperial train but the mouth of t he tunnel as well. The student, I am ibi brmcd from an ex- cellent source, belongs to the University of Moscow, and his father is an officer on the Black Sea. His name is known but for obeious reason I prefer not to mention it. Strict iuvestigation into the matter is being carried on here in the south and at Moscow, and many persous have been arrested, It is needless to say tbxit official st crecy 111 regard to the fact is beir jg most strictly guarded, and the news will no doubt be contradicted, It is doubtful whether any of the Imperial family are owore of the: danger which they might have incurred if the plot had not been dis- covered in time;, It will be remembered that in the course of the trial of the assassin of the late King of Italy it wis stated that the international An- archists ha.d decided to kill the German Emporer aud the Czar. It .emains to be seen in cas.e any more information on the subject be. allowed to transpire, which is very doubtful, whether the present crime is any way connected with the infamous resolution of the foreign Anarchists alluded to, or whether its origin is exclusively Russian. A

Carmarthen Chambei ox jc u :uerce. A meeting of the Carmaithen Chamber ot Commerce was held at the Guildhall on Tuesday at 8.15 p.m. Mr T. Bland Davies (president of the Chamber) presided. There we' i also present :-Messrs Thomas Thomas (Disgwylfa), Messrs James Davies, W. W. T. Prosser, E. Davies (Furnace Garden), T. E. Brigstocke, R. A. Brockie, A. LI. Davies, Dr Bowen Jones, Messrs Rees Davies, Z. D. Jones, E. James, W. Thomas, David Griffiths, D. E. Jones, F. J. Finglah, F. Langford (stationmaster, G.W.R.), and the Secretary (Mr John Saer). FINANCE. The Financial report showed a balance of ^17 15s 1 id in hand. Mr Walter Spurrell's bill for £' 10 odd for the bills advertising the town was passed. Mr Brigstocke pointed out that the fact of the Chamber advertising the town gave the society a claim on the townspeople. The Secretary said that subscriptions amounting to a total of Z, i os 6d had been received from Mr Percy, Mr Young, Mr Collard, and Mr Trevor Johns. THE NEW STATION. The President, in the course of a review of the work of the year, referred to the stories that had been circulated that the Chamber, or some member of it, had had something to do with the fixing of the site of the station out of town. The Railway Company had. fixed the site to suit themselves, and the Chamber had nothing to do with it. He believed that the running of so many main line trains over a level crossing would not be contemplated by the Company. Referring to the work of the Town Sports and Attractions Committee, the President mentioned that a profit of ^3^° had been made on the various events held during the year. ;£ 150 had been paid towards the cost of the grand-stand ^38 had been spent on plant the grand-stand had been improved to the extent of £41 and it was proposed to pay off about ^75 more of the cost of the grand-stand leaving £75 still unpaid. The Committee would carry forward a balance of £100 as compared with Z6 i with which the year started. The Park had been of great service in drawing thousands of people to the town, many of whom stayed here for a week or more. Mr Thomas Thomas said that he was very sorry to see the cry raised of pitting one part of the town against another. What they wanted was to carry out improvements which would benefit the whole town and net sections. He was afraid that the statement about the site of the station was merely used as an election cry, possibly to affect the prospects of some candidates who were members of the Corporation. Mr T. E. Brigstocke said that the Corporation had their hands so full that he was afraid they would not be able to undertake the widening ot the Bridge (as suggested) for some time. Mr Rowland Browne said that he under- stood that the contractor was required to fin'sh the station in fifteen months. BATHING ACCOMMODATION. The President said it would be well to consider the question during the winter of providing bathing accommodation for the town. Possibly the Committee might in the future be able to do something with their surpluses. It would certainly add to the attractions of the town, and the cleanliness of the poorer children. Mr Rowland Browne suggested that the erection of a dressing-shec at the crossing would meet the case. The President: That is a dangerous place. Mr Rowland Browne said that the majority of the youths of the town were amphibious. Mr E. James: They must learn some- where. Mr Rowland Browne said that the aquatic spirit of Carmarthen had deteriorated. He remembered several four-oared gigs at Carmarthen Quay now there was hardly any boating. Mr James That is the fault of the bikes. —He agreed that baths could not be had without a big outlay and that was out of the question at present. The President said that he thought that bathing should be taught in connection with the elementary schools as it was at Burton and other places. The use of the water from the Tin-works pond was suggested but it was stated that the owners objected to this. Mr Brigstocke suggested that the Sports Committee should be recommended to consider this matter for a claim on their future surplus. He suggested the use of floating barges in the river, as he had seen in small French towns. Mr E. James said that this was done in this country by subscription. The President said that he thought there was not much use to consider the matter of baths until they knew where the water was to come from. Mr Finglah said he had had to do with the provision of a floating bath in a la ke in a public park. That had cost ^800 or £9°0. They might have one here in the upper reaches of the river. Mr James said that that was a different case to a river which had a rise and fall of 25 feet somuti iy es. Mr Finglah was asked to think over the matter with a view of giving his views on the subject at a future meeting. BOATING. The President melltiond the providing of b a suitable stage and other accommodation for boating as a subject for discussion at a future meeting. I NEW MEMBERS. On the proposition of Mr Rees Davies, the following new members were admitted Mr H. W. Thomas (solicitor), Mr Jenkins, grocer, Water-street; and Mr T. Williams (slate merchant).

LLANDOVERY. THE retiring candidates are Messrs D T M Jones of Nanntyrhogfan, solicitor Thomas Roberts, of the Crown Stores, grocer Henry Havard, of Stone- street, boot manufactur and Harry Vaughan Watkins, of Tycerrig, brewer, all of whom with the exception of the last-named gentleman seek re-election and have been duly nominated. Freeh candidates also naminated are Messrs Daniel Jones, of Rhosybedw, coal merchant, and R W Price, of Plasydderwen, Solicitor.

Baden Powell's Family Motto. We have been compelled, through pressure on our columns, to hold over some very interesting corres- pondence in connection with the above between Mr William Waters (foreman at Me.-ars Spurrell's) and Morien."

BIRTH. PHILLIPS. —October 17th, at 21, North Luton Place, Cardiff, the wife of Mr. W. H. Phlllips, warder, H.M. Prison, Cardiff (and son of Mr Thomas Phillips, Lammas-street, Carmarthen), of a son. MARRIAGE. .TAMES—REES.—October 23rd, at St David's Church, Carmarthen, by the Rev D T Alban, Mr Thomas James, Sychpant. Cardigan, to Miog Rees (daughter of the lite Mr John Rees, of the Lamb Hotel, Llanboidy). DEATH. JOHN.—October 24th, at Bridge-street, Kidwelly, Mrs -lane. Iohii, draper, .c. (only surviving sister ot Sirs \Vm. Cadwallader, Carmarthen), in her I bsth year.

Mixlso SCIIOLARSHIp.-We are pleased to learn Mr Thomas Jones, of Glanamman (brother of th. Ke. WGla«n«nt Jones), hn» £ 6"™"d Sge. We co^.tuU,,> £ =>< £ W»ac«». .S S?c J"-THs society nill start its session again fhlsh^ f,"ghlv appears from alli »t' ■ „f successful prospect H*n Rowing that they the place are en^geUcally sho jg are determinedI to mak^ attempts as to R° napSUaCmost instructive, interesting, and nrosramme. The society has been in existence for a large number of years, ana each one brings recollections of the good it has done amongst the members. are glad that it is progressing and improving *-ear and we hope that this season Mill eclipse all its predecessors. The opening mee iigwill be a social gathering, and will K held in the schoolroom on T"G_S^ lierf next On Thursday, Decembei 20th b6 r.'iTlbo™ SSSTa good pro- gramme hL aVranged.'and the Pr,aes fo r Th e various competitions are well wortn TR'L?TTEITFROM THE FBOXT.—The following letter has been received from the front by Miss Florrie Jones, daughter of Mr Oliver Jones, stationmaster, L. and N.W. Railway, Carmarthen. The letter is more mterestrng; as it was unexpected, »« «»- °° than-kful the soldiers were for the comforts Mii j'v.ics'-Thaiil; you very much for the nice pair of socks. I saw your name and address on a tab in the socks and, knowing that there would be many conjectures a.s to the ultimate destination of such articles, and also that many would like to know who were the recipients of their kind presents, I thought the least I could do was to write and thank you. I can only tell you that a pair of socks is above all things m the way of clothing, the most acceptable on the march The place we are stopping at just now is about six miles from Machadodory station on the line that runs from Pretoria to Delagoa Bay, via Koomati Poort, and that we are about 38 miles S by E of Lyndenberg where Buller's forces are. I think the war has very nearly come to a finish. TVe have had some very hard times and some very p oastnt times, but I know that one and all will be verv glad to get back to home and friends. Thanking you very much and wish- ing you every happmness, I remain, your obedient servant, J. H. LINDSAY FIRTH. F. Company, 1st Welsh Regiment, Field Force, South Africa. „ MR TREHARNE AND THE FOUNTAIN. A Vigorous Protest.-Mr Geo. Treharne asks us to publish the following letter which he has forwarded to the Editor of the Carmarthen "Welshman" wih a request for its insertion —"Oct. 23rd, 1900. Mr Editor,-Under the heading of Carmarthen Municipal Election Notes in your paper "The Welshman for last week, I find" Mr Tiernejr proposed that ,s Mr Timothv Davies's fountain should be m ti-P. past end of the town, and that pJ.V' r Mr Treharne promptly replied 'We don't want it." Now, Sir, such a proposal I never heard from Mr Tierney. for T should never object to such a handsome gift in the east end of the town being eveced. I can assure vou it deserves the best position we can give. You know I have always advocated the erec- tion of the fountain in Guildhall-square. At the meeting you report I proposed the amendment that we should accept the re- eommendation of the Committee to move the cannon to the west end of the Fusiliers monument and the fountain erected on e^s^ side, and it was seconded by Councillor John Lewis, but lost by one vote—8 to 7. Such a false report has caused me great annoy- ance, and it will certainly interfere with my future as representative of the Eastern ward. Being on very friendly terms with Mr T. Davies. I could not act so disrespecfully to a gentleman who has been so generous as to present the town with such a liberal and most useful structure. I ask you iu fairness lq myself to contradict the report, and at the same time I must ask you to apologise for such misrepresentation.—Yours truly, G. TREHARNE," --#