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The Welsh Derby." h c r i SPLENDID SHOW AT COTHI BRIDGE. < The ninth annual agricultural show, racing ( jumying, and shoeing competitions held in connection with the Cothy Bridge Agricul- tttrai Society took place on Thursday, the 14th inst., on a spacious field lent by Mr J. G. Davies, Kincoed, adjoining Cothy Bridge, Llanegwad. The meeting, which is familiar- ly known as the Welsh Derby, invariably attracts a considerable number of people from all parts of the county, and on this occasion, .idea!! weather prevailing, a large and fashion- able company gathered on the show ground to witness a really splendid exhibition. Judged from whatever standpoint, the show was a complete success, which speaks volumes for the growing popularity of this favourite meeting. Possibly of all local events of its kind, Cothy Bridge show can claim the laurel for popularity, the manner in which it has leapt into public favour during the nine years of its existence being surprising, even when it js considered that the locality is central and convenient. The secret -of the success is no doubt in the fact that the members of the society work harmoniously together with the main abject of promoting the welfare of the show, and the surrounding gentry give it their loyal and substantial support. Then again the officers are all keen and enthusiastic in the discharge of their duties, and when you get those two qualities combined success generally follows. This year's president was Mr John Lewis, Brynglas1, a»d he was no orna.mental figurehead. He felt his respsi- billities, and like, his brother (Mr T. Lewis), who was president last year, and his pre- decessors, took an active interest in the pro- ceedings of the society, whose laibours re- sulted in a record year—even beating the high-water mark reached in 1905. The vice- presidents were: Mr E. H. Bath, Alltyferin; Coil. W. Gwynne Hughes, Glancothi; Mr T. Lewis, Brynglas; Mr W. M. Lloyd Price, Bryncothi; Mr R. Williams, Llwchgwyn; Dr S. Glanville Morris, Mardy; Dr D. Ap Simon, Pi as, Cwmtwrch Mr Lewis Lewis, Swansea; Mr Richard Lewis, Swansea; Major C. Spenoe Jones, M.F.H., Pantglas; and Mr Delme Davies-Evans, Penlan. The chairman of the committee was Mr J. G. Davies, Kin- coed; the treasurer, Mr J. J. Rees, Llwyn- fortune and the secretary, Mr J. Emment Thomas, Monaohty, all of whom carried out thei rclnities admirably. The society is very fortunate in having such capable officials, and to the, latter a special word of praise is due for the excellent arrangements he, made throughout. The judges were: Horse show, Mr Robert Jones, Swansea; and Mr W. Jones, Tygwyn, Cardigan; Races, Mr T. Lewis, Brynglas; Dr D .Ap Simon, Nantgaredig; and Col. J. D. Lloyd, Pare Henri; Jumping, Major Gris- mond Philipps, Cwmgwilly; Mr Delme Davies Evans, Penylan Cattle and sheet) Mr H. W. Thomas, Benallt, Pontardulais; and Mr J. Ticehurst, Dynevor Home Farm, Llandilo; Shoeing competitions, Mr J. Stanley Swun- ders, R.S.S., and Mr W. Morgan, Cwmpare, Llanarthney. The other officials were: Starter of races, Mr H. Long Price, and Dr A. Lloyd, Llan- dilo; stewards of horse show, Messrs 1. Ll. Davies, Derimoion; H. T. Davies, Castle Howel; and D. H. Francis, Penlanfach; ra-tewurds of cattle and sheep, Messrs J. Griffiths, Typiooa; H. R. Rees, Llwynfor- tune; and David Jenkins, Glantowy; stewards of races, Messrs J. L. Davies, Ty'r- capel, (and W. Evans, Red Lion; Clerk of the course, Messrs D. H. Williams, Tirbach; and C. W. Kultschar, Alltyferin; Clerk of the scales, Mr Thomas Thomas, Cresselly Arms; Shoe'ing competition: stewards, Messrs J. Thomas, Cothi Bridge; and B. Evans, Ty- newydd; timekeepems, Messrs D. Jones, R.S.S., Felingwm; and J. Thomas, Cwm- gwyn; Chairman of committee, Mr J. G. Davies, Kinooed; Treasurer, Mr J. J. Rees, L'lwynfortune; Secretary, Mr T. Emment Thomas, Monaohty, Nantgaredig. R.S.O. Amongst those present, in carriages, motor oars, and on the grand stand were: Lord Dynevor, the Hon. Gladys Rice, Col. Stone, and Dr Bird, Dynevor Castle; Col. and Mrs Gwynne Hughes; Mrs Noel, Glancotihi; Miss Gwynne Hughes, Tregeyb; Mr and Mrs Delme Davies-Evans, Penlan; Mr W. Bon- ville, Carmarthen; Mr H. L. Puxley and Miss Puxley, Lletheiilestry; 001. Lloyd, Pare Henri; Mr and Mrs Prothero Beynon, Tre- wern; Mr and Mrs Grismond Philipps, Cwm- gwili; Mrs Parkinson, Castle Pigyn; Mr D. A. Williams, Mrs Lewis, Miss Williams, and Miss Alice Williams, Alltygog; Mr and Mrs Froodvaie Davies; Mr Edmond Long Price, Talley; Mr H. 0. Long Price, Wellfield, Aber gwili; Miss Furley, Gwenondaile; Mr and Mrs E. H. Bath and Miss Bath, Alltyferin; Mr L. W. M. Lloyd-Price and the Misses Lloyd- Price, Bryncothi; Mr John Lewis (president) and Mr T .Lewis, Brynglas; Dr R. D. Evans, Dale blouse, Llandilo; Dr A. Lloyd, Llan- dilo; Mr John Francis, Mr Jack Francis, and the Misses Francis, Myrtle Hill; Mr and Mrs J. F. Rees, Carmarthen; Mrs Piper, Boar's Head Hotel, Carmarthen; Mr P. J. WheJdon N. and P. Bank, Carmarthen; Mr R. A. Brockie, L. and P. Bank, Carmarthen; Mr Davies, Glynoothi, Cothy Bridge; Dr and Mrs Naunton Davies, Furnace House, Car- marthen Mrs Burnett, Golden Grove; Mr and Miss Bowen Davies, Broad Oak; Mrs J. White, Swansea; Mr W. G. Davies, Swansea; Mr Daniel Lewis, Carmarthen; Mr Thomas Thomas, Wellfield, Carmarthen; Mr and Mrs W. J. Williams, Maesigwernen; Mr and Mrs Richards, Penbryn; Mr Tom Jones, Llan- dudno; Mr and Mrs D. Davies, Boksburg Hall; Mr D. E. Williams, Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Carmarthen; Mr and Mrs Herbert Davies, Half Moon Hotel, Carmarthen; Mr and Mrs A. E. O. Norton, Panade, Oarmar- then. The President's house party included Mr T. Lewis, Mr Daniel Lewis, Mrs Richard Lewis, Mrs Jenkins (Swansea), Mr Robert Jones and Master Jones Swansea), Misa Griffiths, Mrs John White, Mr D. C. Jones Mr W. G. Davies (Swansea), Mr Oliver Thomas (Nealth), Mr D. E. Williams (Neath), Mr and Mrs W. J. Williams (Carmarthen), Dr and Mrs Naunton Davies, Dr R. D. Evans Dr A. Lloyd (Llandilo), Mr P. J. Wholdon, Mr and Mrs J. F. Rees, Mrs Piper, and Miss Piper; Mr D. E. Williams and Mr Gordon Williams; Mrs Burnett, Dr Timothy, and Miss Timothy; Mr Edwin Morgan, Mr and Miss Bowen Davies, Lieut. Roberts (Llandilo) Mr John Francis, Mr Jack Francis, and the Misses Francis; Mr Thomas Thomas (Well- field), Mr Williams and Miss Roderick, Llan- dilo, Mr Rees (L. and P. Bank), Mr Roberts (Llettyglyd), Mr Davies, Castle Howell, and others. Coming to the show, the entries were very numerous in the cattle department, being almost, three times in excess of those of pre- vious years. In the horse department, too, there was a record entry, while the racse were about the usual. The shoeing competition fell somewhat slightly, but the, standard of work was about the average, excellence. The cattle, taken as a whole, were ia very good lot, and a better class of animals than the judge ex- pected to find, the show, in his opinion, being equal to Llandilo. The prize animals were fit to mix in the best, of company, and the exhibition was a cred-itto the neighbourhood. The bulls, cows, heiter calves, and bull calves were an excellent lot, and it was very diffi- cult to distinguish the winners in many instances. The shorthorn bulls made a top- ping the winner, 'Titlivie Governor," being too well known to need any comments here. The second prize winner was also a very nice animal. Among the cows there were tour splendid animals, (but as js usually the case, the best milkers were not fortunate enough to secure prizes, it. being the fashion now to go into form, etc., rather than milk producing qualities. Only a few sheepwere shown, the winning ram belonging to Mr Davies-Evans, being a very good animall, and there were two or three very useful ewes shown. In the shire horse department there were some very nice animals shown, that splendid mare, "Jolly," bred by Earl Cawdor, after- wards bought by Mr Roderick, Llettygjyd, who sold it last June fair, at Carmarthen to Mr Davies, Castell Howell, being the mother of three winners, viz., 1st prize in yearling class, 2nd prize in the two year olds, and he., in three year olds. The first and second in the two year old cilass were exceptionally good horses, and could hold their own in first dlass shows under the same conditions. Mr T. D. Harries, Penllwynau, carried off the special prize with "Lively," a splendid animal shown in a strong class, which did credit to the show. The "colliers" were a very good lot, and the class for the best yearling cob or hackney was all right, the difficulty the judge encountered being the combining of cobs and hackneys. The special olass for cobs was a fairly good one, but several hackneys appeared in the ring, and, of course, could not be recognised by the judges. Again in the yearling pony class tackney yearlings were (brought in and were lisqualified. In the mountain pony class, a lumber of splendid animals were shown, and ceen competition was seen. Most of the classes contained some good classy horses, md "taken as a whole the show," said the Judge, "is a most creditable one, seeing that its earea is confined, and is out of the recog- nised district, and it is very nicely managed. There were a few exceptionally good horses on the ground, and two very promising cart horses, and the winner has a decided future, j seeing it was the. first time it was shown." Mr Tom Jones, Llandudno, was an inte- rested spectator at. this section of the show, which must have gaiined widespread fame for its exhibition of horses to attract such a well- known buyer. He was very much taken up with the cobs exhibited, and purchased a number of them, paying Mr J. J. Rees, Llwynfortune, 50 guineas for his cob. Imme- diatelly the show was over, the 1st prize winner in the class for two year old cobs or hackneys, a roan gelding belonging to Mr Dl. Jones, Cilgatw, was bought by Mr J. J. Rees, Llwynfortune, at a, substantial figure. HORSES. Cart colt or filly, foaled in 1905: 1, Messrs W. and D. Thomas, Pentredavis, Golden Grove; 2, Mrs Evans, Eisteddfa, Llannon, Llanelly; r., Mr Wm. Williams, Llwynpiod, Carmarthen; he., Mr Delme Davies-Evans, Penylan, Golden Grove. Cart gelding or fitly, foaled in 1904 (prizes given by Dr Ap Simon): 1, Mr Essex Davies, Glansannau, Golden Grove; 2, Messrs W. and D. Thomas, Pentredavis, Golden Grove; r., Mr Charles Davies, Glancapel, Llaneg- wad; vhc., Mr W. J. Thomas, Glantowy, Lanarthney. Cart colt or filly, foaled in 1905, sired by "Brilliant VI." (prizes given by Messrs James Brothers, Fairy Grove, Kiliay, near Swansea): 1, and 2, Mr W. Williams, Llwyn- piod, Carmarthen. Cart brood mare, which has produced a living foal in 1906, the foal not necessarily to be shown in the show ring: 1, Messrs W. and D. Thomas, Pentredavis, Golden Grove; 2, Mr W. Williams, Llwynpiod, Carmarthen. Cart mare or gelding (prizes given by Mr R. Williams, Llwchgwyn): 1, Mr T. D. Harries, Penllwynau, Nantgaredig; 2, Messrs W. and D. Thomas, Pentredavis, Golden Grove; r., Messrs W. and D. Thomas; he., Mr James Maddocks, Bailyglas. \tare or gelding suitable for a collier, not exceeding 15 h.h.: 1, given by Major Spence Jones, Pantglas, Mr S. Thomas, Cwmgwilly Mill, Bronwydd; 2, Mr Alfred Thomas, Glanyrynis, Llangendeirne; r., Mr J. Moses, Eisteddfa, Llanegwad; he., Mr Cbas. Davies, Glancapel, Llanegwad. Cob or hackney, foaled in 1905: 1, Messrs Wm. and Dd. Thomas, Pentredavis; 2, Mr J. J. Rees, Llwynfortune; r., Mr W. Owens, Llwynpiod, LlanaTthney; he., Mr D. H. Davies, Werndrefi, Nantgaredig. Cob or hackney, gelding or filly, foaled in 1904: 1, Mr D. Jones, Cilgatw, Felingwm; 2, Mr J. Price, Oroesgwenilian, Llianybyther; r., Mr John Lewis, Olamendy, Llangain; vhc, Mr David Evans, Pentrefynis, Peniel road, Carmarthen; he., Mr Howell Morris, Panty- bwla, Brongest, Newcastle. Emlyn. Colt or filly, foaled in 1904 or 1905, sire by either "Lord Dacre" or "Newington Con- naught" (prize given by Mr W. V. H. Thomas): 1, Mr David Evans, Pentrefynis, Peniel road, Carmarthen; r., Mrs Rees, Llwynfortune, Nantgaredig. Yearling colt or filly, foaled in 1905, sired by "Trustful" (prizes given by Mr T. James, Myrtle Hill, Cardigan): 1, Mr D. H. Davies, Werndrefi, Nantgaredig; 2, Mr John Lewis, Clomendy, Llangain. Yearling colt or filly, foaled in 1905, sired by "King Flyer" (prizes given by Mr J. Jones, Green Hill, Lampeter): 1, Mr Richard Davies, Nantysaer, Nantgaredig; 2, Mr Dl. Davies, Cwrt, Felingwm; r., Mr Tom Jeremy, Alltyfyrddin, White Mill. Cob or hackney gelding or filly, foaled in 1903 (prizes given by Mr T Lewis, Brynglas): 1, Mr J. J. Rees, Llwynfortune, Nantgare- dig 2, Mrs Rees, L'lwynfortune; 3, Messrs W. and D. Thomas, Pentredavis, Golden Grove; r., Mr T. Ambrose, Cawdor Arms Hotel, Llandilo. Cob or hackney brood mare, which has pro- duced a living foal in 1906, the foal not. neces- sarily to be shown in the show ring: 1, Mr T. E. Davies, Castlehowell; 2, and 3, Mrs Jones, Alltygog; r., Mr 1. Ll. Davies, Derimoilon. Cob (prizes given by Mr M. L. W. Lloyd- Price, Esq., Bryncothi). To be competed for by farmers and others resident on land where his hounds hunt, and on which no barbed wire is erected: 1, and 3, Mr T. E. Davies, Castlehowell; 2, Mrs Rees, Llwynfortune. Yearling pony: 1, Mr John Griffiths, Pant- glas Arms, Golden Grove; 2, Mr John Davies, Capel Dewi, Carmarthen; 3, Mr J. Sivell, Forest Arms, Brechfa; r., Mr William Jones, Cwmllamarch, Felingwm, Mountain pony, any age, not exceeding 12.2 h.h. 1, Mr T. Bqwen Davies, Broad Oak House, Golden Grove; 2, Mr Roderick James, Tyoanol, Llandilo; 3, Mr David Jones, Lan- dwr, Felingwm, Llangammarch; r., Mr John Edwards, Llangendeirne, Kidwelly. Pony, any age, not exceeding 14 h.h. 1, Mr T. E. Davies, Castlehowell; 2, Mr John Thomas, Cwmeiddon, Maesybont, Llandebie; 3, Mrs S. Thomas, Cwmgwilly Mill, Bron- wydd; r., Mr D. Lewis, Beulah, Llangunnor. Horse under saddle: 1, given by Dr Glan- ville Morris, Mardy, Mr T. E. Davies, Castle- howell; 2, Mr John Lewis, Pontantwn, Kid- welly 3, Mr D. Evans, Pentrefynis, Peniel- road, Carmarthen; r., Mrs Jones, Alltygog. Turn-out; horse, cart, and harness to be the property of the same owner (prizes given by Mr M. L. Wr. Lloyd-Prioe, to be competed for by farmers and others resident on land where his hounds hunt, and on which no barber wire is erected): 1, Mrs S. Thomas, Cwmgwiili Mill, Bronwydd Arms; 2, Mr W. Williams, Llwynpiod, Carmarthen. Turn-out; open to tenant, farmers only: 1, Mr T. E. Davies, Castlehowell; 2, Mrs Rees, Llwynfortune 3, Mrs S. Thomas, Cwmgwilly Mill, Bronwydd Arms; ,r., Mr D. Lewis, Beulah, LLangunnor. Jumping competition: 1, Mr J. Jenkins, Blaenphvyif, Cardigan; 2, Mrs Rees, Llwyn- fortune, Nantgaredig, "Pat"; 3, Mr Johnnie Thmas, Harp Inn, Carmarthen, "Post Boy." Turn-out (open): 1, Mr T. E. Davies, Castlehowell; 2, Mrs Rees, Llwynfortune; 3, Mr John Jones, horse trainer, Llandilo. CATTLE. Yearling Shorthorn heifer: 1, prize given by Col. W. Gwynne Hughes, Mr Joshua Jones, Toreoed, Llandarog; 2, Mr T. E. Davies, Castlehowell. Two-year-old heifer, any breed: Rev E. Thomas, Vicarage, Llanegwad; 2, Mr T. D. Harries, Penllwynau; 3, and r., Mr Dan Davies, nrynamlwg, Nantgaredig. Shorthorn cow, in milk, which has produced a calf during the present season: 1, Mr T. Bowen Davies, Broad Oak House, Golden Grove; 2, Mr John Davies, Capel Dewi, Car- ma,rthen; 3, Col. W. Gwynne-Hughes, Glan- cothi; r., Messrs J. and T. Lewis, Brynglas. Shortho n bull calf (prizes given by Col. W. Gwynne-Hughes): 1, Mr J. E. Footman, Hafodwen, Carmarthen; 2, Mr Dd. Thomas, Blaenyfan, Pontantwn; 3, Mr Joshua Jones, Torcoed, Llanddarog; ir., Miss Lewis, Llwch- gwyn, Nantgaredig^ vhc., Col. W. Gwynne- Hue.heiS (}lnM\.fh; I Shorthorn heifer caM: 1, Mr J. E. Foot- man, Hafodwen, Carmarthen; 2, Col. W. Uwynne Hughes, Glancothi; 3, Miss Lewis, Llwchgwyn, Nantgaredig; r., Mr T. Bowen Davies Broad Oak House, Golden Grove; then Davies, Capel Dewi, Carmar- Shorthorn bull calf (prizes given by Col. W. Col. W. Gwynne Hughes, Ganoothi; 2, Mr E. Evans, Cefnhemin, Llanegwad; 3, Mr James Maddocks, Beilyglas, Llanarthney; r., Mr J. E. Footman, Hafodwen, Carmarthen. Shorthorn bull, any age (prizes given by the President, Mr J. Lewis, Brynglas): 1, Mr David Evans, Gwempa, Pontantwn; 2, Mr T. Bowen Davies, Broad Oak House, Golden Grove; 3, Mr John Jones, Yscaio, Llan- giathen; r., Mr W. Williams, Llwynpiod, Car- marthen vhc., Col. W. Gwynne Hughes, Glancothi, Nantgaredig. Best beast on the field (prize given by Mr T. Brynglas): 1, Mr David Evans, Gwempa, Pontantwn. „ SHEEP. Kam, any breed or age: 1, Mr Delme fnd rM?R 'a?enylan' Golden Girovc; 2> Pen' nf ,am'as> Twyn, Llanegwad. Davtes-?Vn^r%br^eding ewes: 1, Mr Delme Tirbach, Felingwm. J" ^llhams RACES. Open hurdle race, to start at Grand Stand and to ride once ound the course barebaS' and on returning to Grand Sta^id each rider to saddle own horse (proper saddling taken into consideration), and ride once more round the course (prizes given by Miss Bath, AHty- ferin) 1, t2, Mr Johnnie Thomas, Harp Inn Carmarthen, "Post Boy" 2, £ 1, Mr John Daniels, Three Salmon, Camart-hen, "Little
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I BrecoD Slimmer Assizes.
BrecoD Slimmer Assizes. The Brecon Summer Assizes were- held at the Shire Hall, Brecon, on Wednesday, the Judge the Hon. Mr Justioe Jelf) having ar- rived from Carmarthen the previous day (June 12th). His Lordship having opened the com- mission, the Grand Jury was sworn, with Mr William de Winton, of Maesderwen, Brecon, as foreman.
CRITICISM OF JUDGE OWEN.
CRITICISM OF JUDGE OWEN. His Lordship, addressing the Grand Jury, said he was giad that the county of Brecon was not behind the other counties of South Wales in freedom from serious crime. He wished to make a few remarks on a case which took place in the county of Pembroke, because it affetted a learned gentleman who held a very high judicial position in that and neighbouring counties. His Lordship added: I made some strong observations at Pem- brokeshire Assizes at Haverfordwest, criticis- ing the course taken by his Honour Judge Owen, as chairman of Quarter Sessions, in adjourning the case of Ia prisoner named Her- bert. I have received from Judge Owen an explanation of his reason for the course which he took; 'and while still thinking that the course which he took was an irregularity through an error of judgment, which in fact operated prejudically to the prisoner, I am quite satisfied that, he not only acted in good faith, which I never doubted, but the steps which he took were taken entirely with the desire to beneifit the prisoner; and if I had had the opportunity of receiving this ex- planation beforehand I should have consider- ably modified the terms and the criticism which I should stilll have thought -it my duty to .make. I think it only right to make these remarks in order that the reporters may fully report them for the various newspapers. THE LOST DIAMOND SPRAY CASE FROM LLANDYSSUL. There, was a slander case held over for judgment from the Assizes at Carmarthen the plaintiff being Annie Davies, of Adfa' Cardigan, spinster, domestic servant, and the defendant Phillip J. Mitchell. His Lordship saiid this was an action for slander heard before him and a common jury at Carmarthen. He there held that the three occasions on which the slander was uttered were privileged occasions, but the jury found that the privileged .occasions had been ex- ceeded. He gave judgment for plaintiff for R25 and costs, with stay of execution for 14 days. If within that time notice of appeal was given it would be entertained. He still suggested that the parties would be very wise to meet one another end compromise the oase. Counsel in this case were Mr J. Lloyd Morgan, M.P., for plaintiff, and Mr B. F. Williams, K.C., and Mr J. Barren Davies for defendant.
Llandilo Board of Guardians.
Llandilo Board of Guardians. The fortnightly meeting of this body w88 held on Setui-day last, when those present were Mr D. Davies (chairman), Mr D. Thos. Jones vice-cliainman), Mrs Phillips, Mrs M. E. Jones, Mrs Roberts, Col. Morris, and Messrs Henry Herbert, J. Powell, J. Lle- wellyn, W. Williams, D. Davies (Llanfynydd) T. Thomas, J. Perkins, John Jones, W. Griffiths, J. L. Thomas, J. W. Jones, J. Tice- hurst, Roderick James, D. Watkins, D. Evans, T. Rees, L. N. Powell, W. R. Thomas, Dan Davies; the Clerk (Mr R. S. Lewis); and the Sui-veyor (Mir Evan Jones).
THE MASTER'S REPORT
THE MASTER'S REPORT stated that the inmates in the house num- bered 47 against 41 in the coi-responding period last year. Number of vagrants in the fortnight, 112 against 209 last year.—Mr John Jones: They have commenced lying out now!-The House Committee made certain recommendations, all of which were agreed to.—Col. Morris pointed out that members wea-e attending the Committee, and taking an active part in it.—It was agreed to add the name of Mr W. Griffiths to the oommitee. —A letter was read from the L.G.B. agreeing to the appointment of Dr Timothy Jones as medical office, for the western district. TENDERS. For meat, Mr Arthur Brooks, Carmarthen street, tendered for beef, pork or mutton at 6td a lib; Mr W. Stevens, Prospect House, at 7d. The former was acoepted.-Colonel Mornis: What about the quality? I pay 9d par lb. Is it inspected by our medical officer (laughter). It is not American Trust beef is it? (more ianghter).—Mrs M. A. Jones: Go there and inspect it. There was now so much random talflk, that on a lull Mr Powell said to the Chairman I wonder what you said now? (laughter).—For firewood, the tender of Mr Dan Jones, Maesevan, at 14s Pf *on lvas accepted.—For coal, the tender ot Mes-si-s Aimibrose and Evans, for Caebryn cobbles iait 18s per ton delivered, was accep- ted.—tor groceries, the only tender received was that from Mr Thomas Lewis, which was accepted. VAGRANCY. Mr D. Evans said that Col. Morris had at a previous meeting spoken to them about the delegates doing something at the forth- coming Poor Law Conference with regard to the uestion of vagrancy. They should do something at the conference to show that Llandilo Board of Guardians took a vital interest in the proceedings. He moved that the delegates should bring the fdllowing i resolution forward at the conference: "That in the opinion of this Board the Poor Law Conference should be asked to take imme-! diate steps to secure the co-operlation of all unions to press upon the Government the necessity of dealing with the question of vagrancy." He said they all felt it intensely, apart frocm the expense.—Mr L. N. Powell, seconded.—Col. Morris supported. Having a mandate would strengthen their hands. The Clerk said he had received a copy of the agenda by which it was seen that it would be possible to bring forward such a motion.—Mr T. D. Jones said that the question bjd been discussed by the conference before, "a ad they thought vagrants should have better treat ment. That was actualy decided- A paper was read by a gentlenien from Rugby.—Col. Morris: Two years ago the queston was not ripe for legislation, but now it is.—Mr D. Evans held that the advantage of passing a resolution was thait it would strengthen the hands of the delegates. Then he should like I to see some attempt made to differentiate between tramp and tramp.—Mr J. W. Jones having spoken, Mrs M. A. Jones said: We are discussing the question here now. Col. Morris The time is up.
--liiI--SANITARY AUTHORITY.
--liiI-- SANITARY AUTHORITY. Mr T. Rees (chairman). THE CWMAMMAN WATER WORKS AND THE CONTRACTU^ The Clerk said the contractor of the above works applied for an extra 7s 6d per ton on his contract, for the pipes, as the ice of the iron had gone up.-COI. Morris: He was for months and months unable to procm-e proper security. The Water Committee had not been asked albout tbi,s.-it, was stated the amount claimed was t40.-Ar, Mr Herbert was not present at this time, the discussion was adjourned until he arrived. THE NEGLECTFUL EDUCATION COMMITTEE. Dr Lloyd, medicall officer. of health was present, and read a report, in which it was stated that he had visited Clawdd Owen school on the 16th of June, and found the children still obtained their water supplv from a. muddy bottomed pool. The drainage df the school was also defective. A house near Brechfa was unfit for human habitation. With regard to the Court Henry school he had once aiga.In to show the necessity of a reliable and sufficient water supply for it, as 43 per cent. of the children were suffering from measies. In company with the Inspec- tor, he had visited the Lamb Cottages, Gar- nant. There were ten of them, with under- ground basements, with bedrooms of which five had no winder, whilst the other five had windows of insufficient size, whilst the area in front of the house was sanitarily imper- fect. As the room „ were o?.t present, he asked t'he Council not to sanction their use as liv- ing rooms.—Mrs Jones: That is a very serious maitte.i.Tlie Committee who had inspected the houses made a similarly coiidemnatoi-y report and recommended that every living room should have windows, etc.—In answer to a question, it was stated that no plans had been passed for the houses.—Mrs Jones: The owner has defied us from the commencement. —Mr L. N. Powell proposed that the at ten- tion of the Education Committee be again j called to the unsanitary state of Clawdd, Owen school.—Mr Evan Jones, Surveyor, said there was another question in connec- tion with that school. The C.C. had under: consideration the sinking of a well there. I Nearby was a he-ap of manure. The occupier of Clawdd Owen daimec1 the right to put it there as he said it was on his land. He (the Surveyor) had served notice on him to remove it as it was too close to the school. It was agreed the Surveyor should take the neces- sary legal steps to have it removed.—Mrs M. A. Jones: The Education Committee are' going to do something, but it never comes off. —With regard to the house unfit for habita- tion, Mr D. Davies, Llanfynydd, asked if it was in a house or banl the man was living.— Dr Lloyd: Th are very much the same, thing (laughter). It was agreed to take steps to have the man removed.—Col. Mooris thought a bam was a splendid place to live in in summer.—Mr L. N. Powell: I should like to know approximately how many times we have written to the Education Committee with rega-i-d to Court Henry school.—Clerk About two or three times.—Mr Powell: It is a serious question. They have no doubt more work than they can do but they ought to see to the serious eases we send them. I move their attention be called to this once more, and that the Beard of Education be also bitten to and informed how many times the iSduoation Committee has been written to, but so far nothing has been done, and the school is now closed by order.—Mr D. T. Jones seconded. It was very serious for 43 per cent, of the scholars to be laid up.—Mrs Jones thought the Education Committee would take no notice of it. as they did not take it seriously at all.-Ccl. Morris: They wiant to do everything themselves. They have groups of managers, but they give them no power whattver. I am a member of a group, and absolutely we have no power.— Mrs Jones: Resign!—Col. Morris said the Committee should delegate some of their duties to the groups and then work would be done. He moved they be asked to do so.— Mr T. D. Jones said he had heard th it the Clerk of the Whit land Council" took out a summons against the Education Committee, and what was wanted was then at once granted. THE CWMAMMAN WATER WORKS. Mr Herbert was now present, and was asked with repaid to the application of the contractor. He said that since the contract had been given him the price of iron had gone up 10s a ton, but the contractor only asked for 7s 5d. I (added Mr Herbert) don't think it is out of the way. I can't see how yon are going i ■> get out of it. You delayed nine months.- Chairman Was he ready with sureties.—Mr Herbert: I think it is only now lately you have raised the question, as you were waiting for a long time for an answer from the Local Government Board.— Mr L. N. PoweH: What is the amount?—Mr Herbert: £ 45. I think in justice he is n- titled to it.—Col. Morris: I must ask Mr bert to say whether there was any delay on the contractor's part.—In anwer to Mr W. Griffiths, Mr Herbert said the Council adver- tised for tender* before they applied to the L.G.B.—Mr Griffiths: We put the cart before the horse.—Mr J. Powell and Mr Llewelyn appealed to let the matter go before the local committee which body they should give a chance to.Mr T. D. Jones said he would try to arrange with the local secretary to have a meeting.-cci. Morris: If you pass that £ 4o to-day without consulting us as a local com- mittee. it will be very unfair. It was agreed the question should be discussed by the locil committee. LLAXDEBIE "Y_T BETTER REPRE- SEXTATION. Mr W. Will i nr. asked for the support of the Council for an application of the Llande- (hie Parish Cenncd for increased representa- tion on that Rural Council. The population had increased verv much. There were several new hamlets, and it was difficult for the pre- sent members to look after the paupers. They were, therefore, at a disadvantage. He did not know what tli- basis of the represen- tation was. whether area, population, or asses able value, but on either of them Llan- debie was entitled to two more. He proposed they should support the application.— Mr D. Davies seconded.—Cel. Morris moved an amendment. He said Mr W. Griffiths had a motion on the agenda that they pihould con- sider the representation of all the districts. His amendment was that the two motions. should be reifeiTed to a committee, so that the matter should be gone into thoroughly. Ho moved that a conn,mittee consisting of Messrs W. Williams, D. W .Lewis, J. Lle- wellyn, W. Griffiths, J. G. Davies. the chair- mn, vice-chanman, and himself be appoin- ted —Mr L. X. Powell seconded, and Mr W, llha.ms agreed to withdraw his motion. DYE LAWS. Mr D. Davje^. Llandebie. moved that they should ask the L.G.B. for permission to make their for build,ng embrace the whole district. At present it was unfair that thev were applicable only to one district.—Mr i. Jones seconded, and Mr Griffiths supported. —Col. Morris said they were now paying an inspector for one district. What would the additional cost bo.—Chairman: Are you pro- posing an amendment.-Col. Morris: No.— lhe Cleik pointed cut that their present bve laws were "Urban." THE TREGEYB DEVIATION ROAD. Mr L. N. Powell asked that the petition recently pesented with regard to the pro- posed road near Tregeyb be returned to the petitioners. It might b? of use on any future occasion.Cel. Morris: It is our property.- Mr Powell: It is at present.—Mr Griffiths; It is of no use to use.-Col. Morris: It is our property. I have no objection to give a oopv. —Ft was resolved it should be returned to Mr Powell. Mr Griffiths: Don't bring it any more here.—Mr Powell I won't trouble you any more that is certain. MORE MONEY. The Clerk -ad that of the £61000 they were entitled to borrow for the Loughor Water supply they had boi-rowed £ 2,850, and then must now apply for -t3.000 .-This was agreed to. &
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Carmarthen Board of Guardians
Carmarthen Board of Guardians he fortnightly meeting of the Carmarthen Board of Guardians was held at the Town- hall, Ca rmartlien, on Saturday. Mr D. L. Jones, Derlwyn, presided. There were also present Messrs J. G. Davies and Benjamin Jeremy, Abergwili T. Pugli, Aberji»int Dd. lhomas, Conwil; W. J. Thomas, Llanarth- ney; John Davies, Llanddareg; John Bowen, Llandefeilog; J. Lewis and Herbert Howell, Llangendeirne J. T. Williams, Lla-nginning; d. L. James, Llanllawddog; J. Bowen. Llan- pumpsaint T. Davies, Llanstephan: W. H. Thomas, My dim Dd. Edwards, Newehurch David John, St. Cleta-i-s G. E. Bowen. St. Ismael; Theo. Howells and J. S. Wuiiiams, Trelecli Jonathan Phillips, J. P. Lewis. J. T. Lewis. D. Davies, and the Rev A. F. Mills. Carmarthen. MASTER'S REPORJjT. The Master reported "Gifts were received from the following: Mrs Reid, Spilman st., illustrated papers; Captain of the Salvation Army, Magazines. The Sports Committee, as usual, kindly allowed all the inmates but one to the sports on Whit-Monday. Friends from Morriston kindly treated the children to the roundabout and to Mr Haggar's show also ,Iees.J'Si Studt and Haggar allowed them to the roundabout and show. The nurse went home for a week to attend to her Parents.. David Thomas, who is blind, wishes to have a letter which he has received from Dr Evans, Birmingham, read to the Board regarding his eyesight." OUTDOOR RELIEF. he reports of the relieving officers showed the amount of outdoor relief for the fortnight to have been as follows:—First week, 931 paupers, a decrease of one as compared with the corresponding week last year; expendi- ture, £128 18s 3d, a decrease of £3 15s 2d. Second week. 928 paupers, a decrease of 3; expenditure, £ 134 5s ia decrease of £ 3 9s. TREASURER'S REPORT. The Treasurer's report showed that the balance in hand on the previous Board day was L5,,066 2s 7d. THE CASE OF A BLIND PATIENT. The Clerk read the letter which one of the patients had received from Dr Evans, of Birmingham. Dr Evans wrote that u was impossible to advise the patient without see- ing him, but it was possible from the parti- culars given that he woiud be benefitted by an operation. If the patient's expenses were paid to Birmingham he would be treated at the eye hospital there. In the meantime, it would be well for the patient to be treated by Dr Harries for the inflammation. Rev A. F. Mills suggested that the matter be deferred- until the treatment had been applied as suggested. This was agreed to. COMPENSATION TO OFFICERS. The Local Government Board wrote ap- proving of the following grants to the officers as compensation for the loss they had sus- tained in the fire: The master and matron, £ 38; the nurse, £10; and the servont. £ 2. THE ACCOMMODATION FOR CHILDREN The Clerk said that there were some chil- dren in the house who were neither orphan nor deserted but the parental rights in re- gard to whom had been assumed by the Guardians under the Acts of 1889 and 1899. It occurred to him when writing to the Local Government Board to ask whether they could board out such children. The reply of the Local Government Board was to the effect that when accommodation was being provided for children, it was desir- able that sucfh accommodation should not be on the workhouse premises. With regard to the children w'ho were neither orphan nor deserted, theGuardians could not board them out in the Union. The Local Government Board forwarded a list of certified Poor Law schools to which suoh children could be sent. The Olerk said that it was clear that orphans and deserted children could be bearded out either in the Union or out of it. The other children could only be boarded out beyond the limits of the Union. Mr G. E. Bowen said that the committee, which had been appointed to consider the matter had met that morning, and they had decided to recommend that the in-eseiit iiifir- mary should be utilised as an industrial build- ing. In that way they would be reverting to the old state of affairs. The Architect (Mr A. 1. Jones) said that they would have no room for the Infirmary on the present site and if they used the old industrial buildings as suggested, they would have to buy more land. Mr W. J. Thomas said that he was sorry to say anything against the decision of the committee. He was not present at the meeting because his train was late. Had he been there, he would not have concurred in that decision. The Chairman You have a perfect right to say what you are going to say. Mr W. J. Thomas said that he had been always in favour of boarding out it would be much better for the children to be taken away from the workhouse, and to brought up in respectable families. Children brought up in institutions often learned a good deal which degraded them. Mr J. P. Lewis: That is not right. Mr W. J. Thomas said that he was refer- ring to life in institutions generally, and not to Carmarthen workhouse. It would not cc"t more than as a week to board out each of the children, whereas in the workhouse they would have to buy land, erect buildings and to provide for the salary and super- annuation of officials. Mr J. P. Lewis said that the children in the cottage homes at Cardiff cost 8s 9d a week each and the Cardiff Guardians were very sorry they had ever made the experiment. They could only board out five of the sixteen they had here; they would require to have somebody to look after the other eleven. The children did not mix at all with the inmates of the workhouse; they had their separate airing courts. Of course, since the fire they had not so much room. The children were U0'J looked after and well behaved. Mr w. J Thomas said that there was nothing further from his mind than to find fault with the way in which the children at Carmarthen workhouse were brought up. The Clerk said that the "cottage homes" a. Cardiff were separate buildings, provided by the Guardians, in charge of officers ap- poin ed for the purpose. For children boarded out in the Union they could not pay more than 4s a week and provide them with clothes In the case off children boarded out- side the Unloil they could not pay more than os a week. A letter was read from Miss White, who expressed a hope that the children would be retained under the present arrangement, by which they were well fcoked after, weU brought lip. and well behaved. The report of the committee was adopted Mr W. J. Thoma.s said that he would not move an amendment. The Architect was asked if he could re- arrange his plans, and the -matter was re, ferred back to him and to the House Com- mittee.
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Eisteddfod at The Fishguard Eisteddfod was held on ima\, ant. was well patronised despite the eavy downpour during the afternoon. The chairmen were Dr J. M. Oii-c-ii, Dr Williams: (Dnm). and h E. D. Jones, J.P. musical adjudicators, Messrs J. Price, Rhymney, and J. T. Rees. Aberystwyth. Chief award.s:- Stanza on Fishguard Harbour: W. Thomas Cardiff. j Piano ooGo: Leah Co mock. Sorpano solo Maay Thomas. Saundersfoot Duet: X 3th. Evans and Brennig Jones Recitation: Margaret Ann Harries Car- diff. Essay Lizzie Thomas. S<,Io: Divl(](,d bMW" Edwards and I,ea.h Cornock. Essay: Will,am Thomas, Cardiff. Juvemle Choir: Goodwick. Bti*it.oji(, ,clo: Brennig Jones, Narberth. oi .solo: Natli. Evans, Fishguard. Mistonca1 essay: The Rev J. D. Symmons. Price) ce: Goodwick (conductor, J. Glee: Fishguard. Original Welsh story: Miss Jones, Haver- fordwest. Contralto solo: Agnes Thomas, Amman- ford. Open solo: Lah James. Fishgnard. Chief choral The entries included Haver- fordwest. Narberth. Fishguard, and Good- wick and Fishguard. The prize was won bJ Goodwick and Fishguard, conducted by E. Anthony.
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Medi"; 3, Mr Jenkin Jenkins, Blaenplwyf, Cardigan, "Nance o'r Glyn." Flat i-ace for ponies not exceeding 13.2 h.h. (confined to Llanegwad and the adjoining parishes), distance about It miles: 1, ti 10s., Messrs W. and D. Thomas, Pentredavis; 2, 15s, Mr D. L. Thomas, Alltyferin Fann, Nantgaredig; 3, 7s 6d, Mr David Jenkins, Glantowy, Nantgaredig. Open flat race, distance about 2 miles: 1, £ 2, Mr Phil Lewis, Pantglas, Mydrim, ''Tally-ho' 2, £1, Mr B. Sutherland, Park- street, Llanelly, "Sultan"; 3, Mr G. L. Thomas, Garn, Carmel, Llandebie. Open flat race for ponies not exceeding 13.2 h.h., distance about 1 £ miles: 1, £ 2, ana 2, tl, Mr Jeaikin Jenkins, Blaenplwyf; 3, 10s, Mr Ted Griffiths, Bankmawr, Kidwelly, "Nance o'r Bank." Open huii-dle race, distance about 2 milles: 1, t3, Mr Johnnie Thomias, Harp, Carmar- then, "Post Boy" 2, PI, Mr Phil Lewis, Pantglas, Mydrim, "Tally Ho" 3, 10s, Mr Gordon Williams, Towy Cot, Golden Grove, "Uland." GUESSING COMPETITION. Guessing weight of pig: 1, 5s, given by Mr C. W. Kultschar, Alltyferin, Mr Daivies, Tynycoed; 2, divided between Mr Davies, Tyrheol; and Ma- W. Jones, Wernpellau, Llangendeirne. SHOEING COMPETITION. First Class.—One fore shoe for a carter, to be made and fixed on the ground: 1, L2, Mr D. Daviles, RS.S., Spyte Forge, LLanfynydd; 2, £1 10s, Mr Henry Evans, Pantyrin Forge, Llangain; 3, Cl, Mr John Edwards, Llan- gendeirne, Kidwelly; r., Mr John Evans, Talog Forge, Carmarthen; vhc., Mr David Griffiths, Taliaris Forge, Llandilo; he., Mr R. Davies, Feiiinfach Forge, Conwil; c., Mr Tom Lewis, L ass Inn Forge, Golden Grove; Mr William Isaac, smith, Lianlliam-ddog. Sebond Class.—To .make one front and one hind fullered shoes on the ground. Iron 11 inches long by I by 1; time 20 minutes: 1, 12s 6d, Mr Robert Davies, Felinfach Forge, Conwil; 2, 7s 6d, Mr John Richards, smith, Cross Hands; 3, 3sr 6d, Mr John Evans, Talog Forge, Carmarthen.