The Carmarthen Weekly Reporter

A Market for Ammanford. "xo JEREMIAHS WANTED." On Monday might, Mr E. Hewlett chair- man of Ammanford Urfean District Council, presided over 13 public meeting of ratepayers and property owners. called for the purpose of discussing the market question, and to urge the adoption of the Public Health Act tvith regard to the control of markets. There was considerable opposition from ratepayers, who believed a market woulld not pay its way. The Chairman, and Col. Morris, and others supported the possession of a (market on a proper basis. Councillor Robbings predicted that the market would not be a success. Col. Morris said he thought the time of the prophets had gone. They djd not^ want any Jeremiahs at Ammanford. He believed they could make the market a success and thereby benefit the town. The Chairman feared some ratepayers thought the Act wanted to 4uild a big mar- ket place. He promised this "would not be done till the year 1921, when they would ex- pect the National Eisteddifod at Ammanford then (laughter.)

Local Fairs for July. Newcastle-Emlyn^ 13 Llaiisawel, 16; Jjlan- dobie, 16; Letterston, 16; Wrexham, 16 Builth Wells, 17; Waen, 17; Reynoldstone, 17; Brecon, 17; Chester, 19; Caerphilly, 19; OiMro, 20; Llanybyther, 21; Canton (Cardiff) 23; Wrexham, 23; Cryoiimych, 24; Llfinclde^n brefl, 24 Rhayadei-, 25; Pontrhydfendigaid, 25 Neath, 25 Chester, 26 Llandilo, 28 Wirexham, 30; Tenby, 31; Tregaron, 31; Ci-j-mniych Arms, 81.

The Moral Condition of Carmar- then. ■ ■■ DISCUSSION AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING. At the meeting of the Town Council on Wednesday, The Rev J. Harry said that before they proceeded with the business of the meeting, he would like to put a question to the Supt. of Police wua regard to a matter which rela ted to the good government of the town. Certain allegations had been made against the morality of Carmarthen, and these alle- gations had cast a reflection on the efficiency of the police force. He thought it was only right that they should take the first oppor- tunity to get the Supt. to give his view of the matter. As a member of he Watch Com- mittee, he (the Rev J. Harry) had sent notice of the question to the Supt., and would like to have his view of the matter. The Mayor said that this meeting had been called for one special purpose (to consider the matter of the county offices), and he did not think that they ought to go into another question which might prove to be of a con- troversial nature. Rev J. Harry said that this was not a question of a. controversial nature. It was a statement of fact. He would simply put a question—a very simple question—to the Supt. who, he presumed, would be in a po' tion to answer it. He did not wish to discuss the matter. He wished to ask whether cer- tain statements which had been made in the local papers were true. The Mayor: You can put a question Rev J. Harry said that at a meeting held in that hall, the Rev Canon Camber Williams was reported to have made certain state- ments with regard to the morality of the town. He made the specific statements (1) that prostitution is on the increase in the town and (2) that hundreds of little girls in ths town are on the road to :t-uiii. -The&e were specific statements,, and he (the Rev J. Harry) wished to know whether the police were aware that such a state of things exis- ted. The Mayor: Do you think that we should take particular notice of any remarks that are made in a speech. They are always open to question. I hardly think it is advisable to take official notice of them. Rev J. Harry: This Council is responsible for the good government of the town. As a member of the Watch Committee, I think I am entitled to ask for the version of the matter as given by our Superintendent. The Mayor said that he quite agreed with that. But as a Corporation they were not responsible for any statement made by any native of the town or any citizen. If they took special notice of all the remarks of that kind which they saw, they would have their hands full of unneccesaay work. The police, he took it, were perfectly well aware of the condition of the town. When the Watch Committee met the best plan would be to ask for an investigation into the matter. Rev J. Harry: Suppose that the police have investigated the position, and are ready to give the results of their investgatons. The Mayor said that he would instruct the police to make special observations, and to report to the next meeting of the Watch Committee. He did not think that they could deal with this subject at a meeting which was specially called for another pur- pose. Personally, he did not believe in taking notices of speeches, made sometimes irresponsibly and sometimes based upon a certain amount of truth. Mr Treliarne: Don't you think that such statements ought to be contradicted. I do not believe Iiey are founded on the truth. I am sure that the Supt. will stand up to-day and say that the statements of Canon Camber Williams made in this Townhall are false. The Mayor said that after all that was merely a matter of opinion. These state- ments were often made more casually than anything elise. If people made statements of that kind, they were not caJled on to notice them. He did not believe all he read in the newspapers. Rev J. Harry said that the character of the cown was at stake; and the statement ought to be contradicted especially when material contradiction was available. Mr W. V. H. Thoanas said that he thought it was a matter more for the Watch Com- mittee than for the whole Council. Rev J. Harry said that it would be simply postponing it for six weeks. The Alayor said that it would be better to postpone it than to deal with exploded state- ments of this kind. It would be better to deal with it after investigation. Rev J. Harry: The Supt. has been informed of the question. lIe has had it in writing, and is prepared to give a specific answer. The Mayor said that it could not be dis- cussed at this meeting, which was called for an entirely different purpose. The following letter has 'been addressed by the Supt. of Police to the IJev J. Harry:- Borough Police Station, Carmarthen, 0. July lIth, 1906. Sir,-Ibeg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of this date, and in reply I beg to say that I read the remarks of Canon Camber Williams ill the papers at the time, and I must say I was greatly surprised. Where and how he obtains his information I am at a lass to understand. I am of opinion that his statements are incorrect, and that Canop Camber Williams has been misinformed. There are a few cases just what yu would ex- in any town of the size ana population of Carmarthen. I do not believe the state- ments made; both sergeants are of the same opinion. I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant, T. SMITH, Supt. P.S.—I shall be at the meeting. I enclose your newspaper cutting.—T. S.

Council Schools, Group 2. The monthly meeting of Managers of this Group of Schools was held at the Shire Hall, Carmarthen, on the 7th inst., when the follow nig meml>ers were presentRev. George Evans, Pemsai n, (chairman); Rev Evan Jones Llan gain Mr J. Rees, Abercyfor Hall; Mr 1 Pantglas; Mr D. Davies, Bryn- hawddgar; Mr J. Jones, Blaenpiibwr; Mr B. Philips, Greenhill; and Mr William Phillips, VVhite Mill together with the Clerk (Mr Walter Griffiths, Pant, Llangunnor). It was resolved on the motion oif the Rev E Jones, seconded by Mr J. Lodwick that owing to the Llangain Schodl having been closed for three weeks, from July 2nd, under instruc- tions from the Medical Officer of Health, on account of an epidemic in this district, it be arranged that the last week of this period be ■included as part of the Midsummer Holidays. On the motion of Mr W. Phillips, seconded by Mr J. Jones., It was resolved that the mana gel's. desire to notify that they are of opinion that it is not part of the duty of the lMedica Officers of Health to play the role of authority in suggesting as to rearanging the Summer Holidays of the schools. It was decided on the motion of Mr J. ones, to call the attention of the committee to the imlevel and bad state of the Play- tW ™ • Ca.pel Dewi SeliooJ, and it was fur- wee 011 the motion of the chairman, to lecommend the Education Committee that in inure when letting Contracts fpr supplying coal to the Schools of this Group, an oppor- tunity be given to the local coal to tender.

Carmarthen Borough Police Court, NEGLECTED EDUCATION. At the Carmarthen Borough Police Court on Monday, The Borough Education Committee—for whom Mr Thomas Walters, solicitor, ap- peared—had a charge against John Rae for neglecting the education of his child. The deendtant is working at Penygroes; but the child is in Carmarthen. The case was ad- jo'urned fair a fortnight as the defendant had pioiuised to take the child away from Car- marthen. DRUNKENNESS. wen, a farm servant, at Castell- nlvifU sTfi 0,\ lie °°lnplaint of p c- vv- Davies (§) fined 5s and costs for this offence. 1 .U David Jones charged John Davies of Cambrian place, with a similar offence — Fined 5s and costs. te' P.C. Evan Cwilyrn Davies charged George Richards, Mill street, with a similar offence -Filled 2s 6d and costs. MAINTENANCE. Lewis Bowells, a steel worker at Pontar- dawe, WAS ordered to contribute 2s 6d 'a week towards the maintenance of his mother, Ann Howelis, Bank, Llaxigeu<]ovtno.

The Home-Coming of Mr and Mrs J. Walton Bishop. j FESTIVITIES AT LLANDILO. | The home coming of Mr and Mrs J. Walton Bishop after their honeymoon trip to the I Continent, was celebrated at Bryneithin, the residence of Mr J. W. Bishop's father on Wednesday evening. The young couple were due at Llandilo by the 5.18 train, and from the Station to Bryneithin is a 15 minutes' drive. At five o'clock the Volunteers headed by the band started from town, and the couple of miles intervening between the, station and the chouse was soon alive with vehicles and pedestrians. The volunteers soon after their arrival at Bryneithin lined up at the entrance gate to receive Mr and Mrs J. W. Bishop as they drove up, and were erected with heartv cheers, as they also had been on their arnival at Llandilo Station. After the house had been reached, the Volun- teers, the principal tenants of the different estates of which Mr L. Bishop is agent, as well as the good muster of the general public present, lined up on the lawn in front of the house, xor the purpose of handing over to Mr and Mrs J. W. Bishop various presents as tokens of their good will and esteem for the family. Along with the newly married pair to receive the guests were also Mr and Mrs L. Bishop, with Miss Amy Bishop, and Miss Protheroe. Stepping forward from the ranks, Uol.- Sergt. G. W. Jenkins went, and addressing Mr J. W. Bishop as Captain Bishop said he had the pleasant duty to perform of present- ing him on behalf of the members of the G. Company with a souvenir of his wedding. (mis was a silver mounted blotter). It would serve not only as a memento of an im- portant and interesting event in his life, but also of the excellent feeling that existed be- tween the members of the Company and him- self (hear, hear). He knew Mr Bishop wouia not regard the g'ft for its intrinsic value, but from what it represented. Every individual member of the Company had towards the presentation to mark an mi- portant event in his career (hear, hear). He would now have the command of the Com- pany from Major Williams, who had been promoted to the rank of field officer. He knew that Mr Bishop was an enthusiastic soldier and he had not the slightest doubt he would rise to the occasion of his new office, and might the time be far distant when the volunteers would have to welcome a successor to their present new captain. In conclusion he might say 011 behalf of the Company, he wished Mrs Bishop and himself a long, happy and useful life, and more he could not wish them (hear, hear, and cheers). Captain Bishop rising with Irs Bishop said: Major Williams, officer's and men. Will you let me keep the few woixls I have to say in reply untu later on. Mr Phillips, Parkyryn, Ammanford, intro- duced the tenants of Dynevor and Amman- ford estates, and in doing so said their spokes man, Mr W. N. Jones, was unavoidably ab- sent. He Was a J.P. now, and J.P.'s had to attend to business (laughter). He (the speaker) had to congratulate Mr Bishop on his marriage, and he hoped there was a pleasant and a prosperous time before them. That was the third time for sueh events the tenants had met there, and they were sorry they would not be able to come any more for the same purpose (laughter). He was very pleased to be there to welcome Mr and Mrs Bishop home. They had known him a good many years. Not many years ago he had heard one man ask another in the streets Off Llandilo who that little sharper was—re- ferring to Mr J. W. Bishop. The reply was, "Oh, that is -aster Jack Bishop." Not long after Mr Jack Bishop put hiim (Mr Phillips) in a corner at Ammanford show, by asking why the first prize had been given to a cer- tain horse, as h3 thought another was the. best, which he, too, thought was the best. Such an event as that which they were cele- brating had, to them the older people pre- sent, a tinge of sadness, but younger people look at it as a time of rejoicing. They were very pleased to see Mrs J. W. Bishop amongst them that day. She had left the beautiful county of Devon and would miss many things but they could give her many in return. She would miss the delightful Dart, but she would, have the Towy at her feet (hear, hear), and the Cotliy not far off. If she felt she wanted the bracing atmosphere of Dartmoor, then she would have Carreglwyd, the Van, or Twin Shon Catti's cave to make up for the absence of her native moor. For what she would lafk there of her beautiful England, she could get at Grongar Hill the scene of Dyer's songs, or Golden Grove with its memories of Jeremy Taylor. And many other things they had to make up for what she would miss. They wished them a very happy marriage and hoped they would be successful in life. Not only was Mr Bishop a fully qualified solicitor, but. a fully qualified Captain of the Volunteers and here that day a married man (hear, hear) Mr G. Williams: Beat captaincy (hear, hear, and laughter). Mr Phililips then called upon Mr W. Jones, C.C., Llandilo, to make the presentation. In doing so, he said he did. it on behalf of the tenants of Dynevor, Ammanford, and Kid- welly. It was a piece of beautiful silver plate and a candelabra. He hoped Mr J. Walton Bishop would follow in the footsteps of his father and in everything that was good in him (laughter, and "Oh, oh.") He sincerely wished both every happiness. Mr Phillips said that good as the father was, he hoped Mr J. W. Bishop would be able to put a little extra on that even. Mr Jones, draper, London House, Amman- ford, in making the presentation on behalf of the Ammanford subscribers, wished them long life and happiness and that the Lord might be w* Ji them both. Mr J. G. Harris., Penybont, Llangadock, said that as secretary of the movement at Llangadock amongst the Danynallt and Cnurch House estates, he was not going to bore them with a great oration, but would call 'upon Mr Griffiths, Talybont, to make their present of a silver salad bowl. It had been with them a spontaneous effort, and he did not look upon the bowl for its intrinsic value, but as a token of the good feeling that existed between Air L. Bishop as agent and the tenants. Mr Griffiths speaking df Mr Bishop as agent said the relationship between him and the tenants had impoved with acquaintance, and the more they knew him the better they liked him. He hoped the son would learn his lessons from the father. It was for his sake his father lived. He was everything almost at Llaindiilo. He wished the npwly married couple long life and happiness. Mr Jones, Tanyrallt, had great pleasure in being present on the occasion, and though the article they had given him was small it was good and will had subscribed to it from their hearts. He had known Mr J. Walton Bishop foir many years and hoped he would keep up his father's reputation. A Mr Davies, of the rainie estate, would have the reoipients. of the presents place them all in one .room, and if they had children take them into the room to see them. Mr Jiames, Llwynadda, had his speech, which was of some length, written but partly in English .and Welsh on the ground that his memory was not good. They were assembled to do honour to a gentleman for whom they had great respect and esteem, and to com- memorate an iimpo'rtant event in his life. An old motto advised them to pray once before war, twice before going t-q 00 a, and thrice before marriage (laughter). Marriage was., therefore, of more importance than war. Ho. Avas proud to welcome Mrs Jiisliop to their midst, and he hoped that she, with her hus- band, would have a long and prosperous life. Mr JJowi, La nf a wr, Llandilo. was very pleased to be fheiv to welcome the recently married couple. Under different pircuni- stances they had often welcomed him home before, as school boy, as law student, and as a qualified solicitor, but they were most proud of him that night returning home as a husband. He had no d6iilyt read many books of the law, and had got sick of reading them, but he had brought a book home that night that would take him a lifetime to read (laughter). He hoped he would read it lovingly and with honour, and in conclusion Ali- and Mrs h Bishop were so fond of ohil. dren, he hoped to see them surrounded in their old age by tlj,,eji- Mr J. Jones, Ciilruchan, as an old tenant, was glad to join in the welcome. He had never had a cross word with Mr Bishop. He hoped Mr J. W. Bishop would be the next agent. Mr Bishop: Thank you very iiiiicl-. Mr Harding Thomas, on behalf of the •artisan's of the Dynevor estate, then pre- sented an entree dish- Mr Harris, the Llangadoek Secretary, then explained that Mr Morgan Griffiths the olld- est tenant on the Danyralit ostf.te was to have handed over their present, but had been delayed. He had now rrrv, Mr Griffiths, the most aged of the com- pany present, said lie had always been on the Danyrallt estate. He was glad to see Mr and Mrs Bishop united and hoped they would make much of the present. Mr Rees, the Dynevor estatB clerk, in pre- senting a silver sauce tureen on behalf of the household and office staff, said he represented what might be termed the inner circle, or those who were brought most closely into touch with Mr Bishop. They offered him their hearty congratulations. He had emi- grated from bachelordom to a United State (hear, hear). They were glad he and his bride had safely returned from their tour aibroad and gave them a very hearty welcome hoina. He hoped he would accept their pre- sent as a token of their deep respect for him. It was the wish of one and all that Mr J. AY. Bisho and his bride might long live to enjoy a je of true happiness. Mr J. W. Bishop, after an heroic attempt to say a few words in Welsh, was sorry his vocabulary in that language was limited. Sbui it was his mother tongue, and he should have liked to have expressed himself in it. [n France he had no need of it. Those who were married had quite realised it was the best thing a man ever did in his life. In law husband and wife were one, and lie was now in a position to say "us." He'wished to tell them how much he appreciated their good feelings and kindness. He regarded the pre- sents from their intrinsic value, but far more for the feeling manifested behind them, as had been expressed by the different spokesmen. He thanked th 1l1 most heartily for such a display of their feelings. He hoped it might be a long time before the hope that had been expressed would be realised that he should succeed his father as agent. He wanted to see his father maintain the position he had in their hearts for a long while to come. He asked thpm to accept their warmest thanks for what he had done. He believed,hlis wife could make a speech but would not. Addressing the Volunteers, he begged to thank Major Williams. and the other officers and men of the G. Company for the very handsome present had given them. It was awfully good of them. He had j been taught a lot by Major Williams, Inst. Davies, and the only Col.-Sergt. he had known. He looked up to Major llliams as his superior officer, who had brought the Com- pany to a state of efficiency it never had be- fore, and he feared his own efforts would not come up to his. He would always treasure their present as a token of the past and hope of the future (cheers). Mr Lewis Bishop said that although he never liked playing second fiddle, he felt like playing it that night, but he assured them he did not mind it. The good feeling shown was sufficient to atone for any back seat he had had to take that night. He had been among them for many years, and the whole of his life as far as life went, he had been amongst them. His father had worked at Llandilo before him, and his son was now following on in work at Llandilo. He looked upon Llan- i dilo now as the home of the Bishops. Speak- ing in Welsh, he said in marrying a lady from Devon he had also followed in his father's footsteps. He could not understand but they would all agree that they did not think he had made a mistake in doing so. He greatly appreciated the tokens they had received of the good feelings that existed towards them, and he hoped his son would remember it (cheers). Mr J. W. Bishop then referring to the fact that a daughter of Mr Lewis, Lanfawr, had been married that day, asked the father to convey to her their good wishes. A-a those present were subsequently enter- tained to refreshments, and the Volunteer Band discoursed a delightful programme of music. Votes of thanks terminated the pro- ceedings.

Obituary. MR RICHARD JONES, PENTREWIMAN. e regret to report the death of a highly respected inhabitant of the district in the person of Air Richard Jones, who died at Pentrewiman, on the 3rd inst., aged 68 years, The deceased, who was a son of the late Mr James Jones, Penyclyn, was well known and highly respected in the neighbourhood. He wa.s a Tegular attendant at Llangain Parish Church in which he took the greatest inte- rest. He was one of the most successful far- mers in the countryside, and at the local agricultural shows had gained a high repu- tation as a breeder of black cattle. The I funeral which took place on Saturday at Llangain, was attended by hundreds of friends and neighbours. The brothers and sisters of the deceased who were present were Mr W. Jones, Wauncorgam; Mr T. Jones, Penyclyn; Mrs Morris, Llwyn Mrs Morris, W,auncorgarm; Mrs Davies, Clynmawr; and Mrs Bowen, Llanstephan. The Vicar of Llangain and the vicar of Llanybri officiated. The deceased is survived by a widow .and sev- several sons an-, daughters THE DROWNING ACCIDENT IN THE TOWY. The funenal of the little boy, Idwal Jones, who was drowned in the Towy on Thursday, under circumstances reported in another column, took place on Saturday at the Taber- nacle. The Rev. E. U. Thomas and the Rev. D. Creigfryn Jones, officiated. The Carmar- then public attended in large numbers. THE LA 1E MRS. PHILLIPS, THE AVENUE, On Sunday evening the, Rev A. Fuller Mills preached a most impressive sermon referring to the death of one of the oldest members of the Church, viz., Mrs Phillips, the Avenue, sister of Airs Davies, slate merchant, and Mrs Charles Jones Mrs Phillips had been for several weeks paralysed, and had borne her prostration with much paticnce and resig nation. Mr Mills referred to her a.s one of the oldest members of the Church. The Dead March was played at the close of the service. THE LATE MRS. SPURRY. The funeral of the late Mi-s Spurry, who died last week at the advanced age of 96, took place at St. David's churchyard on Mon- day. There was a large attendance of the Carmarthen public. The Rev T. R. Walters and the Rev. Owen Jones officiated. The mourners were :— Mr W. Spurry, Mr D. Spumy, and Mr J. Spurry, sons; Mr. H. Spurry (grandson),Mr T. Spuri-y (grandson). Mr T. McCullock, Bradford, soirin-law, Air John Thomas. Swansea, cousin. Wreaths were sent by Mrs Sandwith, Mr sDriver, and Miss Phillips. MRS EVANS, LATE OF PANTQUARRY. It is with sincere regret we record the death of Mrs Evans, widow of Mr Daniel Evans, late of Pantyquarry, Llanddarog. Mrs Evans had not been in good health for some t line. ana had given up her home to live with her daughter, JfrSi Cooke, of Ash- grove P^ntyIx-rem. The funeral, which was of a private nature, took place at Llanddarog Churchyard, on Wednesday the 4th July.

Llandovery Town Council. At the meeting of the Llandovery Town Council on Tuesday it was decided to abandon for the present the proposed supplemental water scheme. It was agreed to grant every facility so far as the roads under the control of the borough was concerned for the laying I of overhead wires for telephonic purposes, Up to the present Llandovery is not eonnect/d by telephone with anywhere, and -His is found to be a source of inconvenience to trades men and others. As to the repairing of the Meat Market, in respect of Which Mr A. S. Williams, architect, Llandilo. had been ap- pointed to prepa.re plans and specifications, it was decided to proceed with the less costly scheme and for the purpose a small committee was appointed. A lettor was read from .,Ir Dudley Drummond, agent to Lord Cawdor, declining without additional rent grant the usie of the Cattle Market for additional mar- kets, and it was resolved to reply that the Council paid already a good rent. In the course of a speech urging economy in expen- diture, Alderman Lewis pointed out that they would have to vote /nioney for the market repairs and at no distant date a sum of about k4,000 for a new school. In connection with the sue:seated sumilemental water supply, Councillor D. Perrott, said he would certainly object to ixie Council increasing their supply from the brook at Cynant, for he h)\d been told that the carcases of dozens oi dead shc-ep were to be seen t,iiro in the summer months. The question how to devise means. so as to get farmer? wives and daughters bringing pro- duce, eggsi poultry to town to e;? ^lie market again engaged the attention of the Council. Aldenman 0. Saunders Thomas said lie had bec^i carfukly watching them for a long tune. To evade paying, toll they brought their goods surreptitiously into the town Qn Thursday, and ii they thought they were Watched, late in the evening.

Llanelly's Effort for Prestige. CARMARTHEN CHAMBER OF COM- MERCE ACTIVE. THE COOKED STATISTICS ANALYSED. f- 1 ,fj v. At noJXlinarj. meeting of the Carmarthen Chamber of Commerce held at the Guild-hall Carmarthen, on Tuesday evening last, the que-stion of the proposed removal of the coun ev offices from Carmarthen to Llanelly came up for discussion. Mr T. E. Brigstocke occu- pied the chair, and amongst those present were Mr W. Thomas, Hall-street; Mr Walter Spurrell; Mr James Davies, Ucheldir; Mr Rees Davies; Mr C. Bowen, G.W.R. station- master Mr C. Davies, Lloyd's Bank; Mr D. Williams, Ardwyn, Penllwyn Park; and Mr D. X. Evans, secretary. I The Chairman, in introducing the discus- si on, said that they all knew a movement was on foot by the Llanelly people with the object of securing the county offices for their town L instead of having them built at Carmarthen as the County Council now proposed. The sug gestion was. of course, almost too absurd to be taken seriously, but the effort on the part of Llanelly was so determined that it called for a protest from all bodies that had the real interest of the county as a whole at heart. I The attempt was seriously made by Llanelly and the distrcit around to move, not only the county offices but -the quarter sessions,, thel assizes, and other institutions from the town. They were rather startled at the suggestion, wondered what reason could induce the Coun cil to hold its meetings and place its offices in such a remo.e earner of the oounty. It would seriously inconvenience the members of the Council and the officiate, and put them to double the expense in in attending committee meetings, etc., besides a great waste of time. County Councillors already devoted a large it was unreasonable to expect them to waste amount of time to the county business, and their time in the train travelling back and fro to Llanelly. Carmajrt.h-en from jfcs natur- ally central position had been for centuries • considered the most convenient centre for pub lie institutions connected with the County and the Crown, and various important insti- utions of that character. Speaking with the observation he had obtained by attending the County Council meetings for eight or nine years it seemed to him that the effect of Ljat Imo-vei-nent, if carried out, would be to make the attendance at meetings more expensive and more difficult, with less efficiency in the administratoni of the affairs of the oounty. He presumed the officials would have to follow the offices and Llanelly being the heaviest rated town in the country it would increase their cost of viiing. The expense involved in going to Llanelly would prevent any fhnembes from the outlying districts in western and eastern Carmarthenshire attending commitee meetings, so that members for the industrial district in and around Llanelly would even- tually monopolise and control the worging of the County Council. That was what they were aiming for. He did not grudge Llanelly its prosperity. The coalfields had been a God-send for them, and enabled them to build up a prosperous town, and in a like way Carmarthen should take advantage of its naturally central position in the county. Car- marthen undoubtedly was most fitted for the couny offices and other public institutions con nected with the County and Crown. If Llan- ell got the offices they would not rest there. They would not be satisfied until they got the whole of the County business. They in Car- mattben ought to do all they could to retain the privileges they had held for so long, and offer the most determined opposition to the • scheme suggested by the Llanelly friends. They as a Chamber of Commerce should foiin a committee and take whatever steps were necessary to strenghten the hands of the coun ty council in resisting the proposal to remove the officer to Llanelly whi*h would come up for consideration at the next meeting at Llan dilo on the -en inst. failed to see how the countv would benefit by having the offices at Llanelly. The county would really suffer because many people had occasion to go to thia extra needless waste of time and money. Mr Spurrell observed that this was ascheme for the glorification of Llanelly at the expense of Carmarthen. They were not going to stop at County Council offices; part of the scheme was. to move the quarter sessions to Llanelly and give Llandilo a share—that was to sy, it would be given to Llandilo as a sop in order to gain support in the big scheme they had in hand. It was monstrous to propose such a scheme having regard to the fact that the uni 1 fed counties' prison was in Carmarthen, and that if the quarter sessions were removed to Llanelly and Llandilo, prisoners to be tried would have to be conveyed back and fro by train every time the sessions were held in those paoes, this being an increased cost to the taxpayer. He did not see how it could be said the scheme would be to the interests of the county All it would do would be to bring money to Llanelly, and was what Llanelly people were looking to. Mr Rees Davies asked who had called for the change. It was not long &ince the county offices were removed from Llandovery to Car- marthen, and they were all agreed then that Carmarthen was the most central place in the oounty. 1 The Chairman said a good many of the County Councillors were looking round and wondering what the movement really meant. He believed it was partly moved through feel ing, but be absolutely failed to see why such a movement should be suggested. Three of the gentlemen who took a prominent part in deciding that Carmarthen was the most oen- tral place for t e county offices when they were removed from Llandovery, and that the meetings should be hold there, were three gentlemen who ought to have known the cen- tral position of the county, and who could not be said to be in any way con nectecm tttt not be said to be in any way partial to Car- marthen. They were the Late Mr G wily in Evans Mr J. S. Tregoning, and Mr W. 0. Briovstocko. if his memoiy served him rightly. Mr Charles Bowen did not see why they should make all this stir to get the offices re- moved to Llanelly even though the town be heavier rated, \\hat they had to eonsidei was the convenience of the members, attend- in^ the meetings, and certainly Llanelly could not in any way compete with Carmarthen as regawled a convenient and suitable centre. The fare from Whitland to Carmarthen was Is 2d. or 250 4d return; and if the officer and meetings were removed to Ha nelly, 011 t,o that would be added another 3s 3d. The geo- graphical position of Carmarthen was unique and served all portions of the county both in train matters a-nd time. He for one was strongly opposed to any iiiiavcq)ieitt to take a way the offices from Carmarthen. The Chairman said that Llanelly was an urban governing town, and the bulk of all the rates there went to its own treasury. They had their separate education authority, and they were in many other ways a separate body from the county. Mr D. Williams: It is » wonder they do-n t try to get the po/ice removed from Llandilo to Llanelly. Mr Spurrell: It is no doubt, part of a scheme to get all the county business in Llanelly. Mr Rees Davios said no doubt a few of the County Councillors had a gradige against Carmarthen. -Air Wm. Thomas did not see there was very much in the movement, because he could not understand how members could go ao-ainst their own interests, timo, and money, by removing the.offices, and holding the meet- ings at Llanelly. It was a question of influ. ence, and on that account they ought to be up and doing a.1 they could to counteract the movement, which iroicid against the inte- rest's Of the county as a whole. The Chairman remarked that Llanelly talked .aboult its rateable value and how much they paid, and so Dii, but when they <lIot: to analyse that statement here was a good deal Of bluff in i.t. Llanelly Union was assessed at 1194,980. which included £ 86.497 Llanelly Urban, so that the Llanelly Union so far as the oounty was concerned, was assessed at a_x07,o83. whereas Carmarthen Union, not in eluding the borough, Was assessed at £ 11^09 Tlie population cf Llanelly "i; ltid to be o2,000, but out of that they had to take 2-j,000 population in' the urban district, so, the le.«i Ltaneijy spoke of rateable .¡t1 population the better for its own 0 On 'uio motion of Mr Jame« £ >»vre-S a com- mittee was fomed ii> in "Conjunction ith any other .oes that might be insti- tuted to oppose the Llanelly scheme. A special meeting of the Carmarthen Town Council was held at the Council Chamber 011 Wednesday, at 4 P,»' ThM-p were present: The Mayor 11. E. Blagdon-Richards), Me«us Gecrgo Morgan, Joseph Harry, John Lewis, John Morgan, W. V. H. Thomas, L. j D. Thomas, John Crossman, Geo, Treharne, D. Samuel, and A. Suppitt; together with the Town Clerk (Mr R. M. Thomas); the Surveyor (Mr F. J. FingLah); and the Supt. of Police (Mr T. Smith). A discussion took place over the proposal to establish the county offices at Llanelly. The representatives of the press were spe- cially requested to publish nothing of the proceedings.

—————— Pantyffynnon Eisteddfod. The third annual chalir eisteddfod was held at Hendre, Pantyffynon, on Saturday. There was a crowded attendance, and the eisteddfod was a. great success. The morning meeting was presided over by Mr D. J. Jones (Amman- ford), and JA-r G. V. Davies (The Park), pre- sided in the afternoon. The Rev. W. Moses Davies, B.A. (Hendre), conducted. Seven choirs competed for the chief choral, viz., Tonyrerail, Moriah, Cwmgorse, Garnant Blainau, Caersalem, and Treboeth. The mus.c throughout was of a high order. Awiards:- Pianoforts solo: Mr David Williams, Cly- Id-ach. Hymn tune on the words, "Dwy aden colo- men pe cawn," etc. "Swyn Can." Violin solo: Mr Ernest SaundeN Llanelly. Englyn—epitaph to the late Mr Wilkiam Lewis (Alaw Fferws): The Rev. L. Rhystyd Davies, Calvinistic Methodist minister, Bryn- aman. Soprano solo: Divided between Miss Blod- wen Hopkins, Llangennech, and Miss Edith Jones, Landore. Contralto solo: )1iss Agnes Thomas, Tirv- dail, Ammanford. Owing to some misunder- standing Miss Lloyd, Port Talbot, was allowed to sing after the adjudication was given, and was awarded a prize equal in value to the first prize. Tenor solo: Mr W. T. Rees (Alaw Hendy), Pontardulais. Treatise (Traethawd) on "Amser": Mr Griffith J. Morgan, Brynoelyn, Penygraig. Three competed. Childi-en's choir, "ftleie yr Ha-uwr' (Daniels Llanelly): Four competed—Ebenezer (Amman ford), Bethany, Caersalem, and Garnant. The prize was awarded to Garnant. Duet: Mr W. T. Lewis, Ferndale, and Gwilym Ta,f, Ferndale. Chair poem (Pryddest), 300 lines on "He hath shed forth this," Act II., 33: There were nine contributions, the successful bard being Rev. J. D. Richards, Trawsfynydd. In the absence of Mr Richards, Mr Arthur Lewis, Roseville, was chaired in the usual eisrtedd- fodic manner on behalf of the successful bard. Baritone solo: Divided between Mr Cornel- ius Rees, Pantyffynon, and Mr Aneuryn Morris. Loughor. Chief Choral ("Ar don o flaen Gwyntoed"): seven choirs oompetoo- Tonyrefail, Moriah, Llanedy, Cwmgorse, Garnant, Blainau, Caer- salem (Pantyffynon), and Treboeth. This was a fine competition the winning chodr being Treboeth, under the conductorship of Mr William Jenkins.

A- Pembrokeshire Chapel Dispute. A dispute which has aroused great interest in Pembrokeshire in connection with the re- novation of Trafgarn Owen Congregational Chapel, the parties being the committee, architect, and contractor, culminated in an appeal by the contractor (Mr H. W. Evans, of Solva) to the President of the Royal Institu- tion of British Architects to appoint an arbit- rator. That gentleman appointed Mr Edwin Seward, F.R.I.B.A., of Cardiff, to investigate the case, and after an exhaustive inquiry, held at Haverfordwest and at. the chapel, Mr Seward has sent his award. He finds that in addition to the sum of t588 already paid to Mr H. W. Evans, a further sum of L112 should be paid to him by the employers.

LLANDILO. WEDDING.—On Wednesday last at noon, at St. Teilo's Church, the nuptials were cele- brated of Mr Ivor Evans (London), only son of Mr and :1rs D. Evans, Jersey Villa, and Nell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis, Lanfawr. The Rev R. Williams, M.A., vicar, assisted by the Rev W. Arvon Davies, B.A., officiated. The wedding was a very pretty one, and was witnessed by & considerable con- gregation. The happy pair have been the recipients of goodly number of presents.

FERRYSIDE. SERIOUS CYCLE ACCIDENT.-Ort Monday afternoon a serious accident occurred at Ferryside, by which Mr Luther Owen Davies (aged 19) nearly lost his life. It appears that he was cycling down the steep hill from Llansaint in company with his uncle, Mr W. Davies, the master of the Carmarthen Work- house, when he, lost control of the machine and dashed into the wall near the White Lion. His brother, P.C. Evan Gwilym Davies arrived at Foriyskle a few minutes later, only to find him unconscious. The injured man, who was still very seriously ill, was re- moved on Tuesday to his home at Loughor.

LLANDOVERY. AT the Castle Hotel, Llandovery, on Fri. day. Messrs William and Walter James con- duced the sale of the life interest of Mr David Price Evans, aged 39 years, in the freehold farm of Penrhin-rychen, situated in the par- ish of Llandingat, together with the policy of assurance numbered 46,922, in the Scottish Amicable Life Assurance Society, dated April 6th, 1900, for £ 500, with accumulated profits amounting to about E53. The farm is situ- ated on the Cilycwm-rcad, and contains about 40 acres The purchaser was Mr John Evans, Orchard-street, Llandovery, for £450.

MR and Mrs Owen PhiJipps, of Amroth vstle, Pembrokeshire, were present at their .majesty's Court. Mrs Owen Philipps (who presented Mias Muriel Best, niece of the late Lord \\vnford) wore white satin with tra-in covered with large gold applique bows and old lace, white plumes and veil, diamond ornaments, with a bouquet of pink Maluiai son carnations and white orchids. THE Lord Mayor of London has engaged Mr Trevor Evans, the laanous Welsh tenor, of Aloi,i-istoii, who had the honour of a Royal command to appear before the King and Queen on the Royal yacht, to sing English and Welsh songs at the Mansion House on the 16th. Mr Evans has been engaged to appear at the Bethania grand ooncert at the Assembly Rooms on Ttinrssday, September 20th.

FORTHCOMING MARRIAGES. A marriage has been arranged between Oapt. Edward C. Jennings, Royal Fusiliers, only son of Mr R. E. Jennings, J.P., of Gellideg, Kidwelly, and Ethel A., daughter of the late Mr T. T. Whitehurst, of Beau- desert Park, Henley-in:Arden, Warwick- shire. A niarriage has also been arranged between Mr E. Augustine H. Harries, solicitor, son of Mr Albert Harries, of 24, Picton terrace, Carmarthen, and Rose Elsie, daughter of Mr R. E. Jennings, J.P., of Gellideg. t= I A marriage has been arrange^ and will shor-t ly take place between Mr William Nathaniel Evall, third son of Mrs Evans, of the Salutation Hotel, Newcastle E/mlyn, and nephew of Mr David Evans, J.P., D.L., Llan- gennech Park, and Miss Maiigaret Gertrude (Cissy) Davies, second daughter of Mr Thomas Davies, J.P., Pi- :1 terrace, Car- marthen.

BIRTHS. JONES.-July 6tb, at 56, Highworth-road. New Southgate, London, the wife of Mr David Jones (formerly of the Reporter Office, and of Maneel- street. Carmarthen), of a son. ROGEBS.—July 9tb. at 19, Friar's Park, Carmar- then; the wife of Mr Theo. Rogers, plumber, of a Bon. MARRIAGE. EYAXS—XEWIS.—July 11th, at the Parisfe Qinrch, Llandilo, by the Rev R. Williams. MA, R.D., Vifar, assisted by the Rev W. Arron Daviett, B.A., Itor Evans (of London), only eon of Mlp and Mrs David Evans. Jereey Yilla, Britea Ferry, to Nell, daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Lewis, Lanfawr, Llandilo. DEATHS. JONES. -June 6th, at Small Heath, Birmingham, Charles Brinley, eldest son of William and I Caroline Jonf. aged 15 ycarp. BEVAN.—On Jaly 3rd, at Grove Hill, Gofcfcn Grove, Llanuilo, Thomas Bevan, of Johanues- burg, South Africa, after a long illpcsa, patiently borne.

LODGERS. -Old and new lodgers who claimed last year n.ust renew their claims not later than the 25th July inst. ZION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.—The Rev. Rees Davie-s., of Talgarth, will occupy the pulpit on Sunday at this church. ARRIVALS.—The schooners Britannia, with goods from Ruialbon, and the Beatrice Hannah, from London, with a cargo of J. B. Whites and Nine Elms cement, have arrived for Mr T. Davies, merchant. CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY.—The Secre- tary begs respectfully to acknowledge the receipt of the following: £4 as 7d from Llan- ddarog Infirmary Collection, per Miss Puxley of Lletheiinest-ry; periodicals, Mr R. James, Bridge street; Miss Hughes, Ty-Hawddgar; Mrs Broadwood, Laughame; Lady Hills- Johnes, Dalauoobhi; flowers, G.F.S., Llan- egwad, per Mi's Thomas, The Vicarage. LEGAL SUCCESS.—We are pleased to find in the list of successful candidates in the final examination of the Incorporated Law Society held on June 11th and 12th, in London, the name of Mr David E. Jones, youngest son of Mr William Jones, 7, Richmond terrace, OaJr- marthen. Mr Jones served his articles* with Mr Lyndon Moore, solicitor, of Newport, Mon., and is a brother of the late Mr Harry Jones, solicitor. WATER STREET SUNDAY SCHOOL had the annual trip to Llanstephan on Monday. They were accompanied by the Rev M. H. Jones and Mrs Jones, Mr John Harries, Nott Square (Supt.), and Mr J. Harries, Picton terrace (Secretary). The party consisted of 150 adults and 180 children. Luncheon and tea were provided on the beach a concert was held in the "Sticks," and a most enjoyable day was spent. 1ST V,B. WELSH REGIMENT.—Orders for the weeu end-in;?. Saturday, the 21st of July, 1906 Officers on duty, Capt. James John; company orderlies, Sergt. J. T. Da vies, and Lance- Corpl. G. Jones; orderly bugler, Bugler T. 1. Lewis. Parades, etc. Company training on Monday and Wednesday at 8 p.m; class firing every week day, from 2 p.m., recruits dull every wek evening (except Tuesady and Satur day at 7.30 p.m. Notice.—N.C.O.s and men who are unable to attend camp must apply for leave of C.O., in writing, stating reasons. By order, JAMES JOHN, Captain, commanding detachment, Orderly Room, 12, John street, 11th July, 1906.