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( amar1]lrI; JBoard of Guardiacs,
( amar1]lrI; JBoard of Guardiacs, The fortnightly meeting of the Carmarthen Board of Guardians Avas hold at the Townha.U on Saturday. Mr D. L. Jones, Derlwyn, pre- sided. There were also present: Messrs J. G. Davies and B. Jeremy, Abergw-ifli; T. Pugh, Abern-a-nt; T. Phillips -and D. Thomas, Con- wil; B. R. Thomas, Laugharne; W. J. Thomas, Liaiiartliuey; John Davies, Llan- dda-rog; J. Bowen, Llandefeilog; E. Davies, Llandilo AbercoAvin T. Hoiveills, Llanfihan- gel; AV. AYiiliacms, Llangain J. Lewis and H. Howells, Llangcndeirne; J. T. Williams, Llanginning; J. Bowen, Llanpumpsaint; T. Davies, Lla-nstephan; John Phillips,, Llan- j Avi-nio; J. B. P. Thomas, Alerthyr; David dwards, Newdhurclr; D. John, St. Clears; and J. P. Lewis, and J. T. Lewis, Caaimarthen. MASTER'S REPORT. The Master in his report stated: "The old lead was sold at the rate of 13s per cwt. Mrs Annie M. W-iilidams, 21, Picton-terrace, gave the children a treat to Ferryside on the 22nd inst. Miss Warren Lewis kindly distributed magazines amongst the inmates. James Evans, porter, wishes, to apply for a fortnight leave of absence and sounething in his pocket to pay his fare. Emily Thomas, imbecile, wishes to apply to the Board for a fortnight's leave to go down to Laugh a r lie. There were 88 inmates in the house as compared with P2 on the corresponding day last year. The Clerk said that if they allowed the imbecile inmate to go out, and she fell over Laugarne el ill, the Guardians might be in- dicted for manslaughter. Nothing was done in .(e matter. It was decided to allow James Evans, the inmate who acts as porter, 14 days' leave of absence, and 30s. OUTDOOR RELIEF. The reports of the relieving officers showed the amount of outdoor relief distributed dur- ing the preceding fortnight to have been as follows: First week, 927 paupers, being a decrease of 13 as compared with the corres- ponding week last year; expenditure, £ J. 9s. Id, a decrelas.e of £ 1 Gs lOd. Second week: 938 paupers, a decrease of 14; expenditure, L 123 7s 6d; a decrease of £40 2s 6d. TREASURER'S REPORT. The Treasurer's report showed the balance in hand on the previous Board day to have been £3,710 8s Gd. NO LAND REQUIRED. The Clerk said that he had received a letter from one of the directors of Messrs Buckley's Brewery, Ltd., stating that if the Guardians required any Iland for the extension of the Carmarthen Workhouse, the Company would be prepared to treat for the sale of the old I Brewery.—It was decided that as no land was required, it was unneccesary to consider this. IS A NURSE REQUIRED? Mrs Evans, the nurse, wrote t'hat as she had to go home to attend to her aged parents she had to iresign her position at the Work- house. The Clerk said t-halfc when they advertised for a nurse last time they had offered t25. a year; but II-liell Mi-s Evans applied they in- duced her to accept £20. Mr J. P. Lewis suggested that they could manage without a nurse until the new build- ing was erected. The Chairman said that there was a good deal more work now since they had not suffi- cient accommodation. The Master said that the work was now much easier. Mr W. J. Thomas said that it was very problematical when the new building would be erected; in the meantime a nurse was re- quired. Mr J. P. Lewis said that when they had the new building they would be required to provide a trained nurse; they had no place now where they could put her. Mr W. J. Thomas said that there was no reason to believe that the Local Government Board woulld insist on a trained nurse now, seeing that 'they had not insisted on one before. The Chairman (to Master): Could you manage without a nurse. The Master: I could try for a few weeks. Mr John Phillips: If they can do without one all the better. Mr W. J. Thomas asked the Clerk if he thought they would be lalowed to do without a nurse. The Clerk: I should hardly think you would be allowed to do without one. There are 26 to alt-tend to. Mr J. T. Williams said that he did not see why they should do without a nurse now more than ever. Mr J. P. Lewis: I do not propose anything. I only suggested the idea that we should bridge it over for a bit. The matter was postponed for a fortnight. ABERGWILI AND ITS OVERSEERS. The Clerk said that Abergwili had not yet paid their calls. There was one overseer at Abergwili whom lie could not recognise. The Parish Council 'had Ileld a meeting and ap- pointed (four o'verseeu -Subfee^quieii'tly they held a meeting, and replaced one of these overseers by another. He had not received any notice of such change. Mr Benj. Jer-emy said that the overseers had not received the rates due to them from the railway company. The Clerk said that the demand note for the rates ought to be sent to the Company at once. It was only every month the Com- pany had a meeting which could pass bills. If the demand note were sent out at once, they would have the money in three weeks or so. If, however, the oveirsei-s did not send out the demand not for three weeks, the meeting was past, and it would be a month again before they would get the money. Of course, if the Company did not pay they could be summoned like anybody else. Mr J. G. Davies said he believed that the overseers wore going to pay the call that day. The Clerk: Shall I summon them if they don't. Mr J. Phillips: Treat them like everybody else. REBUILDING OF THE WORKHOUSE. Mr A. 1. Jones, the architect, then pro- duced further plains for the new workhouse. No Board Room was provided for in the plans but the children were provided for. The cost was estimated at t6,000 to £ 6,500. Mr W. J. Thomas asked if a Board Room could not be provided over the Dining Hall. The Architect said that the Local Govern- ment Board would not approve of that. They wished to have dining halls built with lantern roofs, so that the Slmeill of cooking could escape- ill- J. Patagonia Lewis sa.id that they oould gave £1,800 by building on the old walls. The Chairman: That has been decided. Mr D. John: We can decide many things. But if your pocket won't allow it, you must cut your coalt according to your cloth. The Chairman: We have the same pocket now as then. The Clerk, in answer to questions, said that they had £ 2,800 which they had received from the Insurance Company. The Public j Works Loan Offioc would lend them money for 20 years at 3t per cent., and for thirty years at 3l per cent. He did not know whe- ther they could get it cheaper elsewhere. Mr John (Phillips said that the Committee who had been on the spot had a better chance to judge than they who had not been. Mr D. John suggested that they should ask the Local Government Board whether they would be allowed to build on the old walls if they took them down to the joists. The Chairman: That will take another month again. Mr J. T. Williiaans moved that they adopt the plans before them. Mr H. HoweJu seconded, and the motion was earned unanimously. A discussion then arose as to the advisa- bility of providing a Board Room. Mr J. G. Davicsiiioved that they allow this to stand over f<>r the present—This was agreed to. _¥-
rarmdrtlien Hnra; District…
rarmdrtlien Hnra; District Council The mcsting of the Carmarthen Rural Dis- trict Council was hetd -at the Carmarthen TownhaM, on Saturday, at 1.30 p.m. Mr J. G. Davies (vice-chairman of the Council) pre- Sld< VACANCY IN LLANGUNNOR. The Lknffunnof Parish Council wrote that they had no wish to have the vacancy filled up until the ordinary election in March. THE CEFNHENLLAN ROAD. Mr W. Williams wrote that the Cefnhen- llnn road, Abe-ngwili, ought either to be re- paired by the Council or else handed over to him. Mr W. J. Thoonas said that if it was a public road they had no night to give it to him,
LlaDgunnor P. risli Council.
LlaDgunnor P. risli Council. The quarterly meeting of this council was heIdat Login Schoolroom on Tuesday of last week. The members present were: Rev Geo. Evans, Messrs- D. Moses, B. Edwards, T. Ricards, T. Evans, B. Griffiths, J. Lewis; and the Clerk (Mr B. Phillips). Mr D. Moses (viice-chairtman presided. In regard to the resignation of Mr John Roes, the Rnllall District Councillor for the parish, it iVas resolved on the motion of two Rev George Evans, and secoaided by Mr T. Richards, that the Clerk be directed to i ii- form the Rural District Council that it is not the wish of this Council that the office should be declared vacant- now, but it womld be more desirable to wait nntil next March when the ordinary elections of the Rural District Councillors will take place. i It was proposed by the Rev George Evans and seconded by Mr T. Evans that the Clerk be instructed to inform Mr Rees that the meimibers, regret that lie- has been compelled on account of i.'l-health to resign his office as District Councillor and approd-ate his service, having diligently guarded the interests of the parish, attended all the meetings of the Council, and to express its sorrow and sym- pathy with him in his sickness., in the hope that he will very soon bet restored to health, and also looking forward to the ti-mc when the parish will be ably represented by hian j again. The motion was canied unanimously. It was proposed by 'Mr B. Griffiths, and seconded by Air J. Lewis that the Rev Geo. It was proposed by 'Mr B. Griffiths, and seconded by Air J. Lewis that the Rev Geo. Evans and Air T. Richards be appointed mombe.rs of the Ratepayer's Association of the County of Carmarthen. This was also carried.
I-—— Llanciiio .Board of Guardians.
I — — Llanciiio .Board of Guardians. The fortnightly meeting of this body was held on Saturday last, when there were pre- sent Mr D. Davies (chairman), Mr T. D. Jones (vioe-chairma), Mrs M. A. Jones, Mrs Roberts Mrs Phillips, Col. Morris, and Messrs Henry Herbert, J. Llewelyn, D. Davies, J. L. Thomas, John Jones, W. Griffiths, T. Rees, J. W. Jones, T. Thomas, D. Watkins, Jacob Davies, W. R. Thomnas, D. Evans, L. N. Powell, Dan Davies, R. Thomas; the Clerk (Mr R. S. Lewis); the deputy-Clerk (Mr D. J. Morris). THE POOR LAW CONFERENCE. Mr D. W. Lewis, as he was n.ot able to be present, sent a written report of his visit to the above Conference, which was as follows: — "Mr Chairman,—My first duty rests in tendering an -apology for my absence from the Board through being engaged elsewhere o<n an occupation Avhich -all of you know that has been so much an attachment to me all my life. I have promised Mr Lewis, our clerk, and Mr Powell at Brecon, to compile a few remarks under the notice of the first day's meeting on the Conference. The subject first taken was a paper entitled "Underfed Children," by Professor Mackenzie of Cardiff. The trend of the paper was to give free food as well as free' education to those who were in need of same through the negligence on the part of parents, or the inability of the parents to feed their own children. The subject is all impor- tant one, and all of us should be well versed in it, becaaise it is possible for us to meet with cases which deserve our utmost attention in OUJr union, especially in the industrial dis- tricts. We had a fairly good discussion on the paper. According to my view, the lady Professor was advocating rather strongly on giving a good education as a remedy, as if education -alone would be a good remedy for this weakness. Now, I (believe, and all of us believe in the best possible education but education alone will never make a good mother, or a steady and thrifty father. The great danger of the age is to go astray with only one string in life, that i5) education and that alone: consequently they neglect the practical side of the issue. To contend with the difficulty we must go further back to the root of the evil. Nurse better parents, espe- cially better -mothers to look after their chil- dren. The second day's paper was on the important subject of "The Unemployed." This was a socialistic paper, more for the un- employed in big centres than the marching tramp on the road. The socialistic view of it led to disoussjon astray, and bought politics into the matter, which I consider was quite unnecessary in a poor law conference. In an association like o-urs we ought to be on com- mon gound wi.th only one plea, and that is the betterment of humanity, and especially the classes that come under our consideration Personally, I do not believe that the country at large is quite ready to aidopt the views of this paper, but on the other hand, the coun- try is quite ready to get a law through Par- liament to put an end to the professional tramp and to compel the able bodied person to work for his living. The two meetings made a very good impression one mCj and I thoroughly believe that the association is on a good ba-siz, only carried out in the proper way. I felt that I was in the association of old Guardians,, and was very pleased to hear gentlemen like Air Herbert Lloyd, of Kil- bebyll, rafter so many years of experience and service he has rendered to his country, speak- ing on parochial matters; it was a genuine treat, also it was edifying. As this confer- ence is held annually, and goes around South Hales and Monmouthshire, cannot be invite the conference to visit the town of Llandilo. Please give the matter your kind considera- tion.—Believe me, yours truly, D. W. Lewis, Brynamiman, June 25th, 1906." Mr L. N. Powell said he was very much obliged to Mr D. W. Lew-its for giving them such a full report, which would save him the necessity of going into the matter in detail. He did not think the matter of the unem- ployed children applied much to that union, and he did not think there were many in that union. It was for them a matter of con- gratulation. The question of unemployed was looked at by the Conference purely and simply from the point of view of the bona fide working man seeking for employment, ne (Mr Powell) read the resolution that board had passed, and told them that the question which vexed them was not the question of the unemployed but that of the tramps. A similar resolution to that passed by them had been passed by the Brecon Board of Guard- ians and t.he Poor Law Conference Executive. He tihoug-ht Mr D. W. Lewis had given a very full report of what had talen place.—Col. Morris said lie thought they ought to thank the delegates. They had attended both oon- ferences, and had rendered an account of their visits. For the first time they had had same-thing substantial from Uieii-r delegates, and lie hoped men of a similar stannp would be sent for the future. The question of inviting them to Llandilo was worthy of consideration —The Chairman remindied Col. Morris. that Mr T. D. Jones gave a report last year.—Mr J. W. Jones said he expected to have had some account of what they could do with the tram-ps.—Clerk The quo-don was not dis- cussed, but more the question oif the general unemployed.—Mr J. W. Colics: I think we ought to make some regulation to renew the law.—The Clerk reminded him that resolu- tions dealing with the subject had been pa,s,secl.Ilr J. W. Jones would have every tramp keep a book, and if aiy dflO of them
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Llandilo fiurai District Council.
Llandilo fiurai District Council. Air T. Rees ohairman THE BUILDING BYE LAWS. Mr L. N. Powell asked when the bye-laws for the extended area were likely to come before them.—The Clerk replied that he had had an acknowledgment with the statement that b is letter would be attended to by the Local Governmen Board.—Air Powell: We should send them a reminder.—Clerk: It is good reminding the L.G.B. They take their own time.—Col. Morris suggested six months —The Clerk did not think they would so long as that. They were very stringent about them, and would very likely ask the Council to remodel those they had. —Air L N. Powell was of opinion that they would have to adopt Urblsn Laws for the Amman Valley. —The Clerk And keep those we have for the country districts. BERACH AXD ABERLASH BRIDGES. Mr T. D. Jones ;asked the Clerk if he had had the local contributions towards these bridges.—The Clerk said he had applied for them. The contribution for the former had been delayed in consequence of the death of Mr Isaac Evans.—Air Jones: What about Aberlash?—The Clerk said that too had not been paid. As yet, the council had not pa-id the last instalment for its construction.—Mr W. Griffiths said that the Llandilo district paid before the bridge was started.—It was agreed the Clerk should write to the various guarantors to pay up. THE LOUGHOR WATER SCHEME. A certificate was put in for an advance of £ 3.000 of the loan of £ 8,000 for the Loughor Water scheme.—The Clerk said the Council would remember that Mr Powell, the con- tractor, applied for 7s 6d per ton extra on his contract—because iron had gone up. As in- strueted by the Guardians he (the Clerk) had sent the application to the Water Committee and the reply from Air Alorgan Griffiths, the secretary, stated that the Committee saw no alternative but to allow the sum on condition hat the work was proceeded with with the least possible delay.—Col. Morris hoped there would be no more delay. If there was a drought they would blame the District Coun- cil. THE SEALS. Col. Morris, pointing to the seals for the Guardians and District Council, said they should be under lock and key.—The Clerk paid he always kept them so in his office.-Col Morris said he always wanted them locked when not in use.—A Member said it showed want of confidence in the clerk.—Air Powell retorted that it was not a matter of confi- dence in the Clerk at all. tie supported the Col. There was generally a lock for the pur- pose.—Col. Morris It will only cost half-a- crown.- Nlr Powell: The question is whether it is usual with public bodies. 'I know it is with Boards of-Directors. Those who are here as members of the County Council could tell us.—Mr Griffiths: They are always locked in the office.—Mr Powell: That is not the point at aal.-I-lr T. D. Jones said the seals they employed were not the sort that usually were locked. Eveimtii ally, the Clerk was instruc- ted to get them adapted for locking. A ONE-INCH PIPE AGAIN. The Clerk said he had had the terms from Mr DuBuisson for Loughor water. The lease was now ready for signature. He wanted a one-incli ppe to Glynhir, but the Council had objected. Air DuBuisson's solicitor wrote that lie had noted that the Council had agreed to the terms with the exception of the granting of the one-inch pipe. Mr Du- Bu icon's surveyor had written that Mr Her- bert, the Council's surveyor, had definitely promised him such a pipe, and he (the solici- tor) was instructed to insist on' that clause being retained in the lease.—Air Herbert said he had never promised as he had no power, but had said that as far as he was concerned he had no objection.—Mr Jacob Davies: It is more for Ammanford than for us.—The Clerk said that if they wished to approach Mr Du- Buisson personally he was now at home.—-Mr | Powell said that if they only gave a half-inch pipe it would be too small. Several of the members disagreed with this.—Clerk We are in his hands. He won't give the water unless we agree to his terms.—Col. Morns: Mr DuBuisson has treated us very well so far. He is not a man likely to waste the water, and I think we ought to acquiesce and give him a three-quarter inch pipe. But before you do aything refer it to the Ammanford conference on Wednesday next.—Mr Jacob Davies repeated that it was more for Amman- ford than Llandebie.—Col. Morris: It is from Ammanford pipe he will get his supply.—It was agreed to interview Mr DuBuisson before the meeting on Wedesday.—The Engineer sent in a certificate of £ 600 for contract No. 2 Loughor Water.—Col. Morris asked about the progress of Llandebie portion. One of the overseers had said they were at a stop for want of pipes-.—The Clerk he had a letter from Mr Herbert -in which he stated that he had been to Hudley to test sufficient six inch pipes to go on with. A BREEZE. The letter went on to state that one of the members of the Council had told h'111 ^j1,e Council would not pay for the expense of the testing. He had therefore ordered 1,000 un- tested pipes, It was the custom to employ an inspector as a kind of clerk of the works to see to the testing. He had told the Council that he would do -it for them for out of pocket expenses. He was not at all anxious for the job. He had to leave his business for a week at a time. The contractor had stated that if any pipes were found defective when the water was let in, if they were untested he would not be responsible.—The Clerk said he had not told Mr Herbert not to go.—Col. Morris: I think it is very irregular for any member of the Council to interfere in this manner. We decided to allow things to go. He did not see how any member—(Mr J. Jones: Name!)—Col. Morris: I don't know him. I have not the remotest idea, but I think we should put a stop to it. Every pipe should be tested, otherwise we don't know the results.—Air John Jones thought the money they paid Mr Herbert as percentage was enough for all the Avork. It was going to ruin their parish of Llandebie.—Mr Jacob Davies: Have Ave not agreed with Mr Herbert about these exti-as?--Ilr Powell: The testing of the pipes was not in the agreement at all. —Mr J. Llewelyn: It Avas this day fortnight when the matter Avas discussed was the time for these gentlemen to make their objections. —Col. AIorris: We passed a resolution authorising him to go to Dudley.—Mr D. Davies (Lla-ndebie): I think it is ta very false step to test the pipes at all.—Col. Morris: Here is the resolution passed on the 17th of June, "Resolved Air Herbert be instructed to go to Dudley and be paid his actual expen- ses for dOling so."—Air Herbert, who was pre- sent, said it was not part of his business at all. It was not in his contract, but he had agreed to do it, thinking to save the cost of an inspector. He had not actually charged them out of pocket expenses. He had to go to Newport al.-vo, and never charged a penny for it.—Col. Morris: As an experienced engineer, let me tell you if we had not done this we should have to engage a regular in- spector, and pay three guineas a week until the whole job was finished.—Air Powell: "e are in pocket by the arrangement.—Air J. Jones: Out of pocket too.—Air T. D. Jones maintained that no member of the Council was justified in interfering with Mr Herbert. --Air J. Jones: Name! name!—Air T. D. Jones asked for the name, as did also Col. Morris, but Air Herbert did not reveal it.- Air Jacob Jones: I propose we pay no more for going up to tcsJt them.—Air J. Jones seconded.—Air D. Davies said the next lot of pipes would not want testing as there would be no pressure on them.—Air Llewelyn: 1 should like to know if we rescind this resolu- tion if we are to engage a special man to see them tested. -Col. Morris said he did not know what might happen if they had pipes uiit-ested-Alr T. D. Jones: I think we re- ceive them at Cwmamman. You are the chairman.—Air Jacob Davies: You want to put us in for more money.—Cel. Morris: I am accused of doing all kinds of things when I am trying to do my duty. The resolution is quite irregular. Let them give notice. They are going to sink the ship for the sake of a pennyworth of tar.Ill- T. D. Jones thought they had better adjourn for a fort- night.—Air Jacob Davies would like them to go to Llandebie to hear what the ratepayers there said about it.—Air John Jones: We cannot go there without being personally attacked.—Clerk Why don't you give notice to rescind the resolution of the 17th June.— No one did.—Clerk: Very well then. The whole thing is dropped.—Airs Al. A. Jones: But where do we stand now.-11r Llewelyn: The original motion stands.—Col. Morris: Air Herbert must carry out the raslut-ion.— Mr Jacob Davies I will move next time to rescind the resolution. THE LLANFYNYDD WATER SUPPLY. Cel. Alorris said the Committee had visited Llanfynydd, and were very pleased with the scheme for providing a Avate-r supply, and that there was every prospect of its" being carried out.
THE LLAXDILO AND LAMPETER…
THE LLAXDILO AND LAMPETER LIGHT RAILWAY. The fortnightly meeting of this Council was held at the ToAvnhall on Tuesday evening, when those present were Air L. Bishop (in the chair) and Alessrs W. Griffiths, D. Jones, D. Stevens, J. Davies, Evan Jones, D. Wil- liams, C. Jenkins, J. Y. Davies, D. Evans, R. Griffiths, E. A. Roberts, Hugh Hopkin. Hoimfnay Davies. W. Jones; the Clerk (Air R. S. the deputy-Clerk (Air D. J. Alorris); the-Surveyor (Air D. Jenkins); and Electric Light Contractor (Air D. P. Davies). j
THE A1ARKET SITE. ,
THE A1ARKET SITE. The Chairman said that if they went into the market site that night they might, under the pressaire of business, not be able to finish with it. Under the circumstances they had better adjourn it.—On the motion of Mr W. Griffiths, seconded by Air Evan Jones, it was agreed to adjourn it until Friday night. -Tlit- Cli aii Tin a ii. with a view to expedite matters, asked that a committee should be appointed to report on counsel's opinion by that night.-nAIr Stevens thought it would be well that there should be no revelations of counsel's opinion, and moved a resolution \Aut-n a view to sa-teguard it. Air Stevens moA-ed a sub-com-mittee of three (the Chair- man, Air Oh. Jenkins, and Air John Davies) as a sub-committee to report to the Council on Friday night, AAhicli should meet as a oommittee.-THe Chairman objeoted to his name being added as he had already been en- gaged in the preparation of a report to oounsol.—For the same reason Air E. A. Roberts objected to his name being added. The names finally of the sub-committee men were. L. N. Jenkins, John Davies, D. Stevens IN Jones.—Air Evan Jones said there was one on the sub-committee who was interested. Ar' ^vans' the black sheep out. —Air E. Jones: None are so black as von. J, vOU 1I1'5n,t m<?> aild 1 mil not insult you — i.ie Clerk said he had Avritten to the Local GOA ei n-ment Board urging for an answer abou't the poiyer to purchase outright, and a wire had been received that da • that the IJ.G. Board could not entertain at present the idea of purchasing.—It was agreed to discuss the matter again next Friday evening
THE CATTLE PENS.
THE CATTLE PENS. Relative to the apprach to the cattle pens fi ,\e s^'tion the Clerk said he had been to the Railway Station, but for the present the l Illatcel* would have to be adjourned to see what the Rwihvay Company would do.
LOA X OF zC3,000 TO THE RAILWAY.
LOA X OF zC3,000 TO THE RAILWAY. A deputation of about 50 in number from 1 ailey and the neighIxmrhood attended- to urge upon the Council the giving of a loan to the Light Pa;ilivav.-The committee said there was a deputation present, and they had a\ long way to go.—The Clerk said he had last .h,y impplied each member with a notice of the application for the loan of £ 3.000 for the Lampeter ami Llandilo Light Railway.—Air 1L)'uin'1\ond 111 introducing the deputation said the scheme Avas familiar to all. They had had the scheme placed before them fullv before. But time was of value and they might not AA-aiit details that night, but he would tell itlieni generally the financial ob- jects. He was ÙI the unfortunate position oi being a_ beggar and apologised for it. on the 14th July last the Light Railway Com- massaonei-s sat in that ball and were thorough ly satisfied with the scheme, and now only their orcle,r was wanted for financial details. The County Council had referred the pro- moters to the various Council, and encourag- ing replies had been received/and so far no negaan-e reply had been received; Llandilo Rural Uounoi-l £ .3.000, Lampeter £ 1,500. Llanybytiier £ 1,000, i^landoveiy £ 1,500 which was in each case all they asked for! They hoped Llandilo would not break -iC record The total estimate was £ 154,000. They hoped to have one-fourth from the County and other Councils and quarter from the treasury, as well as a fourth free grant from the treasury. That would leave them one fourth from outside. He hoped that Council AA-ould see their way to help. They need have no fear that they would not be fully covered. They would have a first mort- HeS Hwf TonM tW He thougnt if the local authorities gave the oiie-fouith tliev need not fear a return of their money. They. of course, AA-ould make their own conditions. The period for repay- ment Avould be if need be fifty years. They need not fear an increase in'their rates, as the interest would come in. Several other councils and coninties had supported the light m.ilAA-ay schemes for the deA-elopment of rail- Avay traffic in thoir areas. He trusted thev AAcuId see their way to support them, and not break the record. Llandilo Avould gneatlv benefit, as it Avas the hub of the whole thii^* He believed a lot of stuff wonld be brought mco the district. He asked them, therefore for their generous assistance. If they could not have local support by the Council tho treasury would not support them. It would ],,o a, well lif they could get English monev spent in the district (cheers).—Mr J. Davies, I" rood a-ale. said he had very little to say in addition, but they had had doubts expressed as to whether the railway would pay, but he had no doubts of it. In the early sixties it had been .sfurvpyccl before, and in the sprinn of 6o an Act of Parliament had been ob- tained, but it then fell through. Alessrs OA-erend and Guerry failed, and the conse- quence was serious to the contractors of the line, and it had to be abandoned. Air Wat- son, the contractor, lbeláeve-cl even then it would have been a paying line. The Coun- cils would have ample security. The railway would be made at the expense of naif, so it was. bound to pay. The Council, therefore, would have no rush. They had their railways in that part built for them. because they were on the routes between big towns. Some of them could hardly conceive what it -was to [ li i-e 12 or 15 miles from a railway. He asked J them to lay aside all doubts and put them on an equal footing Avit-h themselves, and thev felt Avith confidence they would giA-e w-liat they asked.—Mr T. Rees, Glanrafonddu. the chairman of the Llahdilo Rural Council, sup- ported the motion, and he said that the coun- cils of Lampeter, Llanybyther, and Lla-n- dovery had passed it unanimously, and if any Council passed it in that way Llandilo should —Air T. Davies, TynycAvm, said they all knew nothing new could be said on it, but he would say that he hoped that they had come with open minds, else it would be useless what would be said that night. If it meant extra rates to the town no one would have come forward to ask for assistance. They had individually often helped the weak and felt gratified afterwards. They Avoaild feel the same if they assisted this raihvay It de pended on them that night w-hether tliev killed or assisted it forward. Thev were a progressive body, *> l,>t th-em keep up their reputation that night and not spoiT it. Let their motto be "Excelsior." AYhat some asked was would it do good or not to the OAAn. TIley need have no doubts about it. Lots would come to Llandilo that went else- AA here now, and if they did they would buy a few powdeTs of Air D. Stephens (laughter) and have a few pints at the Black Ox (loud laughter). He had no doubts it was going to pay. Railways brought men nearer toge- there and it was for them to help the Av-orld fonyard a bit that night (cheers). —Air Thomas, Alaesllan, said thev came as humble suppliants at the f&et of <tJ'" Council that night. They were a large deputation but 11,1121 wouIj not go to sleep that ni"iht until they heard the result of that niaht's proceedings. AYhat thev did that nieht would give them cause to rejoice or utourn (hear, hear). The railway would not be mucft to him at -his age, but he thought he would j still find some use for it by driving a cart to the station.—Air Thomas Davies, Crugybar, who said he had been "carrying" on the road for 40 year. and felt greatly the need of a railway. He could not for a moment antici- pate that Llandilo would be opposed to it. If Llandilo did good to Talley and other parts up the valleys, it would be reciprocal. He could not conceive that Llandilo did want persuading. As far as the town was con- cerned it was self-interest. —Rev Mr Richards did not want to take up their time as all had been said that need be said. They were men of, business and knew what was wanted in the town. If any little town went forward, Llandilo did. L-lansawel, Talley, and other localities came to Llandilo for their all, and often under adverse circumstances. He was doing as far as he was concerned something tor the tuture. Their desire was to advance c-e world. He felt sure they would not put a sprag in the wheel. There were as had been said no doubt as to the ad- vantage to Llandilo. The whole thing had a-risen from the people themselves, and Mr Drummond, Mr Davies (Froodvale), and others had come forward to assist them.-Mr Drummond said he would like to explain that they were not asking Llandilo too much. L-landoA'erv felt they would be losing traffic, and yet gave them the money they asked for. If Llandovery thought it was desirable to give £1.500 he did not think it was too much to ask Llandilo for zC3,000, -as it would be the beginning and end of the scheme.— Air E. A. Roberts said he believed the depu- tation was anxious to hear the pros. and II cons. They had been allowed it in other councils. He proposed, therefore, they should renirai,-ii.-A-ti- Hugh Hopkin seconded, and it was carii-ed.Afr IN-. Griffiths asked how the £ 3,000 if granted would be alloted.—Mr D. Drummond said first debenture.—In answer to t.he Chairman, it would rank along with the treasury.—Air Ch. Jenkins asked if the £ 151,000 would include the working. Mr Drummond said no; only the construction. It would be worked by one of the existing companies.—In answer to the Chainiati, sup- pose no company would. They would have to work the line themselves. The usual basis of working by other companies was 50 per. —In ansAAer to Air C. Jenkins if no company would take it over and they had to work it, it would not affect the councils as additional stock would have to be raised.—Mr w. Griffiths thought they would not be consis- tent if they did not grant the money. It would be a loss to the whole locality if they did not give the money. Llandoverv had only a small district in the union, but 11 miles of the raahA'ay was in the Llandilo union so that the town Avould be assisted so far as the poor rate was concerned. Farmers would be benefitted, and the tradesmen in return He moved they grant the £ 3,000.—Mr D. Evans said unfortunately Mr Griffiths and himself and a few others were the on!y cues to lose by it ("No, no.")—Chairman: There seams to be a difference of opinion.—Mr 1vaed it. and was pleased o second it The heavy traffic would pass trough Ll-andnl-o, but he was willing to be a loser to benefit such a large district. Th success of the railway had been put by members of the deputation in a very plausible way, and it was sufficient for him that such a level headed man as Air Davies, Froodvale, was in favour of it. He had no doubt of it success—Mr Jones supported it. It had his sympathy from the start They Avanted the railway bad. It would bene,filt Llandilo immensely. He^Avas going on,—AA-hen the Chairman said L 11 the,'G no opposition they need not unnecessarily talk on or else they Avould be there all night—Air Drummond asked in re- sponse to Mr Evans to put in returns rhow. ing what the merchandise was between Llan- difo ancl Lampeter, without the through traffic—Air Drummond put them in, and they went to show tha-t the total income would be about £ 14,031, whilst the expendi- rl "r'i °"ly be 'ab(>n+ half the amount. lhe Chairman said it had been proposed _1 1 and seconded the sum of £ 3.000 should be 11 C. Jenkins proposed they should ay the consideration for one month until thev saAv tbear position with regard to the market—Air J. Davies asked if the loan would interfere with their borrowing POArers-lbe Chairman said it would, but T L?rpmrnd ^mted out that ^der the Li0ht R-ail AA-ay Act at Avas a ca.se of "Mav or may not interfere—The Clerk agreed that was also a covemng clause.-The Chair- man said there was no seconder to the amend- ment. He himself would be very pleased to see the raihvay, but he was not going to vote that night AAithout having proper time to consider wheber they would be speculating or consider wheher they would be speculating or making a good investment. They would be wrong to pledge themselves until they were sure of their boriwing powers. Let them brush aside the padding and look at it in a P'l'J. business light of £ s. d., but they had no particle of evidence as to how they were going to -be benefitted He must protect then OAAn interests and lie was anxious to do so. rTTi "8 came there now almost. HOAA did the goods come by the road. How m the future? Should they^sell one atom more? There was no evidence. It was not the tradesmen only had to be considered. The general ratepayer had to pay Is 4d in the £ for electric light, and thev might possibly have to pay £ 180 or at anv^te £ 90 a year over this railway. Are they to so in for this £ 3,000. He supported the amend- ment. He had not been shown they were wise in spending the money—Air Roberts to be unanimous and pull together, said he could not be against it. The £3,000 was a big amount The Rural Council had only given £ 3 000. He believed Llandilo woiuld derive a benefit. If they Avent for the £ 3 000 they might not carry it—The Chairman'ob- jected to the course Air Roberts was taking. -Mr Evans thought Air Roiber-ts ought not to be allowed to speak at all—The Chairman asked if Mr Roberts might be alloAved to' aimend. He hoivever, ruled he could not. -Air Griffiths held that the AA-fcole town nouid benefit indirectly if not directly, and he Rural District had practically given more an them L~t them finish the business that night; what would the benefit by delay—Air Hugh Hopkin did not see what r*Z^ lgT hy de,ay- T:he-V *a»ted the raJvA aj and it Avas not for anyone to oppose AAihat was progressive—All- Oi. Jenkim wanted to explain that he was not a"ahS ? w-' -rMr w ■JonM «•* »« had ™ Joubt that it was going to pay, and had no hesitation in believing it was—Air J. Young Davies thought they could give the deputa- tion their sympathy. They were their best customers and he would give them their vote hat night—For the adjournment, Alessrs L. Bishop, C. Jenkins, ,D. Jones, Evan Jones, and D. Stevens. For the original motion, tHe other ten memwrs.-The Chairman announced that Air Drummond had got the requisite two-thirds, but he need not go fur- ther. (The meeting was .in a great state of excitement at this point).Ilr Drummond fxvuraed thanks for AA'hat had been done "feting then broke up, and no mire business was done.
Ncwcast'e-Fmlyn Petty Sessions.
Ncwcast'e-Fmlyn Petty Sessions. These sessions were held on Friday, the 29th uIt., before Air A. H. Jones, Air C. H. L. FitzWtIliams. and Mr E. Davies. THE DRINK. P.S. W. Harries c' a -ed Evan Evans, of ha i iOs-street, Liandyssul, haulier, for being in charge of a horse and cart in the pansli of Lliangeler on the 2nd uJc. Defendant did not appear ,and a fine of lOs, and costs was imposed. The same complainant charged AVilliam Thomas, of PengAvernissiaf, Cenairth, farm servant, for -being driuik and d-iswderav at NCAAcastle Emlyn on the 4th ult— Fined 10s and costs. ?,vTrn:,rr,ilf ma;it J<An Evans a travelling hawker, for allowing five horees to shay on the higlnvay in the parish of Llangeler.-I ined 2s Gd and costs. charged Sarah Johns, Soar, _a-i th. with allowing cattle to stray on the lghAvay in the parish of Ceiinaltai. -Fined Gel and costs, John Davies, Btribw91, Cenarth, labourer > charged Osbon Johns, Soar, Oenarth, far-, mer s son, wtiJtl an assault. There was also a cress summons by Osborn J ohns against John Davies for assault. Mr D. E. George appeared for Osborn Johns, and Air Roy Evans for John Davies. After oalling several Avitnesses, the Bench fined {}';horn Johns £2 including costs, and the cioss summons wa's dwmis^ed.
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I The Chairman said that the applicant had taken out part of the hedge and taken the road into his field. The Clerk said that it was a public road. They had eithe to re-pail- it -or declare it olsoed. It could only be declared closed by an order of the justices. Mr W. J. Thomas moved that they give Mr Williams permission to repair the road. Mr John Phillips: And that we ask him to put back the fence. The Council did nothing further in the matter. CANADIAN STORE CATTLE. The Whitiland Rural District Council wrote asking the District Council to pass a resolu- tion in favour of prohibiting the importation of Canadian store oattle. Mr J. Pli-illi-ps said that it was a very serious question for farmers. He moved that they ad-opt the resolution. Mr W. J. Thomas: You are. not consistent. Where are yo-ur Free Trade principles? The resolution was unanimously adopted. GATES TO BE ALLOWED. The Committee which had visited the place recommended the Council to take over the road leading from Bit-fald (through Ffynon- henry) to Bedw, in the parish of Conwil, on condition that the road were first put in a proper state of repair, and that the gates on it be removed. Mr T. Phillips said that there would be no objection to two of the gates—there were threc-büing left .a<; they were. Mr D. John moved that the road be not taken over except 'the gates were removed. There wore several in his district waiting to be taken over; and they ought all to be ■j treated alike. f Mr W. J. Thomas asked if tho gates could be allowed on a pu'bli-c road. The Clerk said that if they took over the roads with the gates on it they might be suffered to remain. But if the Council in- sisted on the gates being taken away, they could not be placed there again. Mr W. J. Thomas said that as the inha- tants did not object, he did not see any ob- jection to the gates remaining. He moved that they allow the gates to remain. Mr T. Phillips seconded the- motion. Mr Dd. John moved, and Mr B. R. Thomas seconded, that they do not take over the road until the gates were removed. The former proposal was carried by 9 votes to 5. DIPHTHERIA AT LLANARTHNEY. It was reported that Llanarthney School had been closed oil acco-iiiit of diphtheria. Mr W. J. Thomas said that he thought the school ought to be closed a little longer. How long was the period during which there was a danger of the infection. The Medical Officer Ðaid that the children who had been in contact with the cases ought to be kept from attending school for a month; those who had been infected and might coin- mun-iiate the diseases for two months after- wards. He had no power to close the school himself; lie recommended its being closed but che Council could compel its being closed. Mr W. J. Thcmas said that the whc-ol ought to be dcsed. Children from infected houses were sent to school. The Medical Officer said that if the parents kept the children away, the Attendance Offi- reI" might frighten them into sending the children to school. People often tried to make a tod of him in the winter (when the average attendance was bad) to close the school for insufficient causes, such as "sore throat." It was decided by the Council to close the school until after the Midsummer holidays.
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could not give an account of himself by that book the police sho-uld take him in charge.— Mr W. Griffiths seconded a vote of thanks to the delegates, and hoped the Conference would visit Llajidilo.—Mr Powell said he was very much obliged for their thanks. CONTRACT WITH DR TIMOTHY JONES. I A contract for sealing with Dr Timothy Jones, for vaccination, was submitted by the Clerk.—Coil. Morris suggested that as he was a new officer he should attend the Board for them to see and know hiiii.Nuniei-ou-, ques- tions followed, Was as he good looking? Would he send his photo? Could not all t-e doct.ors come, etc., etc. ? CONTRACTS. For "Holland" and sheeting, the contract of Mr J. R. Evans, Bradford House, was accepted, and foj- "Turkey Red," that of Mr J. Young Davies, Commerce House.