The Carmarthen Weekly Reporter

Carmarthen Comity Petty Sessions SATURDAY.—Before Mr C. W. Jones, Gwyn- fryn (i,n the chair); Mr D. L. Jones, Der- Iwyn Sir Jhon Williams, Bt., The Plas; and Mr H. E. Biagdon-Richards (Mayor of Car- marthen). A TRANSFER. Mr H. Brunei White applied for a transfer of the Castle Hotel, Llanstephan, to Miss Martha Ann Richards, daughter of the late licensee. Good testimonials were produced, and it was stated that the applicant had for some time managed the Edwinsfovd Arms, Llanstephan. Captain Harries raised no objection, and the full transfer was granted. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. Supt. Morgan changed Mary Ann Jones, Bankycapel, Llandeifeilog, with neglecting the education of her elvjd. The cuLd who was 12 years of age had attended 67 times ct-t of a possible 106. Supt. Morgan said that defendant was very poor. She had had two sets of twins; one set was now dead. She was unmarried, and had no goods to levy on. The Bench fined defen- dant 6s 6d inclusive.—Supt. Morgan said that if the attendance aid not improve he would apply for an attendance order. THE DRINK. P.C. Beynon charged Rees Thomas, Cwm- mawr, Drefach with being drunk on the Mansel-road in the parish of Llanarthney, on the 1st inst.—Fined 2s 6d and costs, HEAVY PENALTEES FOR LIGHTLESS CYCLISTS. P.C. Lew-is Lewis charged Arthur Davies, 38, Water street, Carmarthen, with riding a bicycle without a light after hours on the 2nd inst. It appeared that he was riding on the Llanstephan road at 10 p.m. Fined 5s and 7s 6d costs. P.C. Lewis TeRiis charged Ernest Prynne 54, water street, Carmarthen, with a similar offence. Fined 12,51 6d inclusive.

Tile, Invention." GRANDMA FOUND IT CONVENIENT. It is remarkable what a change can be made in a family by a simple arrangement of diet. A mother says: "Much to my surprise, yes- terday morning I found the enclosed letter on my desk, written by my seven year old daughter without any suggestion from a soul, and the little letter induced me to write some thing of our experiences. "First my son who was very small and weak was sent out to visit one of my sisters, and she induced him to start in on Grape-Nuts and milk in Dlace of the ordinary food used. "When the boy came back after an absence of aibout six months we could hardly believe our eyes. He had grown over three inches in height and was different in every way, always ready for any athletic sport proposed, and on the keen go all the time, while before he only wanted to sit or lie down, and suffered greatly from headaches and general prostration. "So we put our little girl on Grape-Nuts, and she grew well and healthy and rosy in a short time. "Then my mother, who is 82 years old, began using Grape-Nuts, and would fre- quently put the food into soup, or with an egg into a bowl and pour broth over it. "She had formerly been troubled with her stomach, suffering great pain at times; now she says the 'invention' has cured her, and she uses Grape-Nuts in a variety of ways- puddings, dressing for chickens or turkeys, entrees and all sorts of nice things. The boy has been using Grape-Nuts now for aibout two years, and has grown some- thing over seven inches and gained about 35 pounds, and is still improving," The little girl's letter is lhpo long to repro- duce, but it is written in a very cute style and tells her own story of how she got over being sick and was able to go to school lagain, making four go-ades in a short time, and how well and healthy she felt and how much she loved the Grape-Nuts. She heard her mother tell her .auntie that "Grape-Nuts was a God-send," so she thought God made Grape-Nuts, until she got hold of the hale receipt book one day, which she found in the package, and the folks explained to her that it was made by men. Name given by Grape-Nuts Co., 66, Shoe Lane, E.C.

LLANELLY. FIE. -In the early hours of Thursday moaning last week, a fire was discovered at a lockup shop at the Cowell-street entrance t h lallelly market, belonging to Messrs. J. Williams and Co. The fire brigade made a smart turn-out, and extinguished the Maze. A large portion of the good and fixtures are destroyed. Ar the .meeting of the Watch CommVce St Helen's, Lancashire, on Tuesday eijbt of the applicants for the post of detective- inspector appeared at the request of the com-1 rnittee. Detective-sergeant Dunn, Llanelly, received the appointment.

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Carmarthenshire County Council. MEETING OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND GENERA PURPOSES COMMITTEE The quarterly meeting of the Public Health and General Purposes. Committee of the Car- marthenshire County Council was held at the Carmarthen Townhall, on Tuesday, at 2.30 p.m. Mr W. J. Williams, Brynamman, pre- sided. There were also present: Sir John Williams, -t., The Plas; Mr C. E. Moms, Carmarthen; Mr W. David, Llanelly; Mr T: Barrett, Cross. Vale Mr D. Davies, Rhiblyd; Mr J. Johns, Paroeithin tne wierk (Mr J. W. Nicholias); Captain Harries (Deputy Chief Constable); and Mr J. F. Rees (Veterinary Inspector). THE DIPPING OF SHEEP. The Clerk said that he had received from the Board of Agriculture an order which pro- vided that all sheep in the county must be dipped between the 1st August and the 15th Sepember. He did not know what arrange- ments were to be made. It is not obligatory on the Committee to provide faciv.^cs for the dipping; every fiarmer will have to dip his own sheep. It had been well advertised and it was now well known that such dipping was to take place. 9 Mr T. Barrett: Is it compulsory? The Clerk It is compulsory throughout the whole county. It used to be only compulsory throughout the Black Mountain area. Mr T. Barrett: How are we to know that they have been dipped. Captain Harries: They have to make a declaration that ,their sheep have been dipped. I suppose you will appoint the police to receive these notices. It was agreed that all the members of the police force be appointed the representatives of the County Council to cany out this order. A GOOD RECORD. It was reported that the Carmarthen and Llandilo districts were free from all conta- gious disease amongst animals. The only thing of the kind in the county had been two oases of anthrax amongst cattle in the Llan- elly division. THE HEALTH OF THE COUNTY. Mr W. David said that he regretted that he had to leave to catch his train. He sug- gested that as much as possible of Sir John Williams's report on the reports of the various district medical officers should appear in the minutes so that the members of the Council should have the benefit of it. Sir John Williams said that he had gone through the reports. The Llanelly medical officer drew attention particularly to tne need of drainage for the district. At Whit- land attention Was called to the need of wait- ing room accommodation at the railway station. In the Carmarthen Rural District, the i-M,id;ivives Act was not enforced. The I)i&- trict Council had agreed to enforce it, if the County Council undertook to pay the ex- pense, but tne County Council had not done so. In the Borough of Carmarthen special mention was made of the need of draining the Asylum, and of improving the sanitary accommodation at the Park. At Kidwelly there appeared to be open gutters in which sewage was allowed to run. In Llanybyther the sanitary provisions at the school were re- ported to -be bad. At, Llandilo complaint was made tha- rubbish was thrown in the road and quaiiry at the ba-clk of Alan road. He approved of the suggestion that school- masters be asked to report any circumstances which led them to suspect the existence of infectious sickness atmongst their pupiis. Mr D. Davies: According to these observa- tions our Education Committee is as much in fault as anybody. Mr T. Barrett: We are at it every month do ng as much as we can. We cannot do them all at once. !e Chairman said that they were very much obliged to Sir John Williams for his remarks and observations. They would be very much obliged to him if he would write out a report which they could have inserted in the minutes of the meeting. It would materially larsist the members of the County Council to know the position of affaire throughout the country. Sir John Williams: I think it is scarcely worth it this time. I will do it another time. The Clerk said that he had the pith of what Sir John had said, and he would have it in- serted in the minutes. 0.

St. Clears Petty Sessions. The monthly petty sessions were held at the Court-house, St. Clears, on Tuesday, before Mr J. H. Thomas, Dr Henry Lawrence, Ai.r J. N. Harrison, and Mr L. B. Blake. ASSAULT. Mr J. D. Morse charged George Evans, of King^stret, Laugharne, a butcher, with assaulting him on the 19th June. Defendant was fined zEl incusive, and also lie 6d for drunkenness. THE DRINK. P.C. Hoare charged Thomas Richards, of the Grist, Laugharne, with being drunk on the 18th June.—Fined lis 6d. Thomas Lewis, of Westmarsh Farm, was fined 10s and 6s 6d costs for being drunk in charge of a horse and cart; and John Jones, of J. entreoocih, lis 6d for being drunk and disorderly. Henry Phillips, of Gmigwen-uchaf, St. Clears, was fined 9s 6d for bedng in an inn on Sunday. SCORCHING. On the complaint of P.C. Lewis, a fine of Gs. 6d was imposed on David" Davies, Rog- wydd, for furiously riding a bicycle on the highway.

TR ELECH-AR-BETTW S. WEDDING.—A very pretty wedding was solemnised on the 26th ult. at Trelech Parish Church, the contracting parties being Mr John Williams, of Penbryn, Cardigan, and Miss Phoebe Jenkins, Cwm, Trelech. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev E. A. Davies., Vicar of Llanwinio. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr T. Jen- kins, Cwm, was beautifully attired in a tra- velling costume of chocolate brown cloth with cream coloured cloth facings and a hat trimmed with ostrich feathers to match. The bridesmaids were Miss. Axa Jones (sister of the bride). Miss Bowen (cousin of the bride), and Miss Williams( niece of the bridegroom), whilst Mr Jones, Croesevan, acted as grooms- man. On emerging from the church, the bridal party received a grand reception from the large crowd, who not only cheered their good wishes but showered rice and confetti. The ringing ot the Church bells and the music of the Penybont Brass Band informed the whole neighbourhood that the happy young couple had been duly united in holy matrimony. A reception was afterwards held at Faohddu, where Mr and Mrs Williams and family entertained the guests., among them being Mr John Davies, Danllan, Llanwinio and Mr Isaac Thomas, Fronucliaf, Llanwinio, who greatly added to the afternoon's enjoy- ment by giving selections of music and reci- tlations composed specially by them for the occasion.

LLANDILO. THE Rev John Davies, curate, has been oered, by the Duke of Beaufort and has accepted, the living of Crickhowell, Brecon- shire. It is worth E230 a year and a rectory. DEATH OF THE HEIR OF TALIAltIS.-The funeral of Mr James. Peel, the heir to the Tallia,ris. estate, took place at Taliaris Church on Tuesday last. Deceased, who had always been an invalid, died on Saturday last, just four days before lie would have attained his majority. The funeral unas public, itiid was very largely attended. The body was en- closed in a plain coffin, which was covered by a costly pall. It was carried by tenants of the* estate from he mansion to the church, and the family mourners followed on foot. The officiating clergy were the R-t:'ve. Lloyd, Vicar of Taliaris; Rees, Llangadock; and Long Price. Mrs Mervyn Peel preside8 at the oi-paii. In the church, the hvnin "On the Resurrection Morn," and at the grave- side "Bydd myrdd o /lyf'edd-pdau'' were sung The principal members of the local gentrv including Sir James. Drummond; Mr Gwynn< Hughes, Tregoyb: Mr Mevvvn Peel, Llan gadock; and the Misses. Mansel were pre sent. The floral offerings were numerous an< beautiful. Mr W. L. Roberts, Cambism House, was the undertaker.

Sad Drowning Accident at Carmar- then. An inquest was held at the Townhall, Car- marthen, on Friday, concerning the death of Idwal Stuart Jones, aged 10 years, who met his death by 'being accidentally drowned in the river Towy on Thursday last. Mr Thos. Waiteais, Borough Coroner, presided, and Mr D. Compton Griffiths was the foreman of the jury. Mre Rachel Jones, wife of David Jones, 8, Ochard street, said: The body which the jury have viewed is that of my son. I last saw the deceased alive at 5.30 p.m. yesterday. He used to go to school every day. He was a healthy boy. He was in Standard IV. I do not believe he had ever been bathing in the river before. He was 10 years of age on the 21st March. T. Ho wells, 10, John street, son of Mrs Susanah Howelis, a widow, said: I am i < years of age since the 19th July. I am a clerik with Mr D. E. Stephens, solicitor. I saw six children bathing about 6 p.m. yesterday. I was about five yarls from the river on the "gravel" as it is called. You have to go from t'he old station through the cricket field to it. I was only sitting down looking at them. The boys were all from 10 to 11 years of age. They were running over the field which was partly flooded by the tide. They were a yard or two from the river. When I looked I saw Jones in the river. I did not see him n enter it. \>hen I had previously seen him he was two or three yards aAvay from the river. They were waiting for the tide to go down. It would take about tlireequarters of an hour to go down. His brother called to Idwal to hold his head out of the water. I called to a couple of coracle men. They were only twenty yards away. He did not call until he had sunk and risen. Mr J. Davies, Mount (a juror) said that it was deeper at the sidefi than in the centre. The Coroner said that. when the tide was in it was deep enough anywhere to drown one. The witness said that the place was opposite the TVgwyn field. Mr J. Davies: Did he walk down the path j to the river? The Witness Yes. The Juror: Deri gwyn we call it. The Foreman: Could you distinguish the riveir from the bank. Witness: I could. I believe he slipped in. I called the coracle men; they were near the bend. They came out of their coracles and ran along the path. When they got there, the little boy was not to be seen. He was not seen afteim-,ai-ds. The boys were not pushing one another. Mr J. Patagonia Lewis (a juror): Why did you go there ? Witness said that he thought of bathing there. Mr J. P. Lewis: Why did you choose that spot. cnec-6 saild that he did so because he thught it a safe place to bathe. The -oroner: Could you waJk across there when the tide is out. Witness: I have not tried. The Coroner: Can you swim ? Witness: No. The Coroner: You confine yourself to safe places then. illiam John Jones, (brother of deceased, said: I am 12 this month. Deceased was my brother. I was with him Last might. I was bathing. There were about five of us. There were Toon Davies, my brother, myself, Chas. Jones, David Howells, Benj. Howelis, and Tom Palmer. I do not know who was the oldest. The last witness was looking on. I do not believe he is related to the other Howelis. The other boys came to call us in Orchard street. I had never been bathing here before. We went through the cricket field. The tide was over the meadows. I only saw my little brother kicking water over the meadow. I did not see him fall in. I turned my back to watch them playing cricket. Charles Jones called out to my bro- ther who was in the water. He was kicking and I called to him to keep his head out of the water. The coraole men were further down the river. They ran back. Wiliam Owen, Railway terrace, fisherman, said: About 6.5 p.m. the witness Howell nan to me. He told me that a boy was in the water. I was at my door. The two coracle- men were John Edwards and Benj. Edwards. I ran down with my net and coracle. I was searching for him. Benj. Edwards told me that he had seen the body ten yards from the riven-side. I found him in the bed of the river in seven feet of water where he went down. The Foreman: Do you consider it danger- ous to bathe there when the tide is out. Witness: No; but it is dangerous when the tide is in, except for a strong swimmer. I do not believe there is six inches of water there when the tide is out. We got him to the bank and tried for about an hour to bring him round. Several of the railway men tried to bring him round. The Coroner said that this was a very sad occurrence; but there seemed to be no doubt how the unfortunate boy met his death. He was certainly playing in a very dangerous position, if he was within three or four yards of the river. When the tide was overflowing it was vey difficult to know where the river began and the bank ended. The Jury returned a verdict of "Acci- dentally drowned."

Mr Barker and the Rev. E. U. Thomas. To the Editor Carmarthen Weekly Reporter. Sir,—As I went up to London last Thurs- day and only returned yesterday (Monday) evening I have not time to deal fully with the letter of the Rev E. Ungoed Thomas, but only with the paragaph 2 which I now give in full in order that your readers may refer to it. 2. Mr Barker seems to emphasise the im- portance of his "views," and states that I sought his "views" by letter, and in my in- tended interview. This is emphatically in- acourate. I sought by letter his official figures as Diocesan Registrar and not his "views," as any person seeking the dates of births, marriages, and deaths would naturally write to the Registrars who hold the official records of such dates. A letter was sent to Mr Barker asking for the official figures for the purpose of comparison with the figures in my possession. This was done to avoid any discrepancy on my part and any quibble) g on his part. Mr Barker has perfect liberty to the enjoyment of his "views," but he is in- oorrect in stating that I wrote h him to con- sult his views. Having waited some days without receiving any acknowledgment of my letter, I decided to see him, to compare figures, and called at his office, hut unfor- tunately he was from home on ho-Hday. His absence disappointed me, and as I slightly turned to leave the office, the senior clerk present enquired the nature of my business. His questions and my answers naturally led to the production of my figures, and the clerk's statement concerning the two classes of tithes from owners and occupiers on my list. Referring to this visit Mr Barker writes: —"before he (E. U. Thomas) received a. reply to it, he called at my office on the following Tuesday, and finding that I was away from home, he proceeded to endeavour to elicit from 'my representative' (that is Mr Jones, my registry clerk) my views on the matter." This statement is a tissue of inaccuracies, and inasmuch as it is suggestive of clandestine conduct on my part—conduct which I abhor, and to which I could not condescend to stoop, Mr Barker will appreciate the seriousness of his implied oharge. and will be sorry for his virulent and unwarrantable personal attack. is painful matter is now left to his con- science. I went to his office with the purest of motives, to see Mr Barker face to face, in order to compare my figures with his official figures. Had I known that Mr Barker would have so grossly misrepresented my visit, I would certainly not have exchanged two words with his clerk on the subject, but would have waited a week or a fortnight for the employer's return. 'Mr Barker's relation to his clerks is strictly private, and his refer- ence to it is quite needless. Mr Ungoed Thomas was the first to men- tion my "views," for a letter of his to me on the 7th of last month (to which I may have occasion to refer again next week) contains cue following paragraph, "1 called in your office but you had gone away for holiday and your representative I think 'fairly represen- ted your views.' I did not state that he sought my "views' by letter as your readers will see at once by referring to my letter of the 16th June. What I said was "Mr Thomas wrote me a letter attempting to obtain certain infonna- yon from me in my capacity as Diocesan Registrar." I now reiterate that statement. As to the interview- with "my representa- tive." I senc* you herewith a statement by by Clerk on that matter which I would ask your readers to study carefully in order to judge whether or not I was justified in stat- ing that homas 'proceeded to endoovlmr to elicit from "my representative" (that is Mr Jones, my Registry Clerk) my views on the matter.' It will also be for your readers to decide in the face of my letter and of my Clerk's state- roent whether I am guiltv of the charge of gross misrepresentation which Mr Thomas has brought against me. I may in your next week's issue deal with some of the other paragraphs in Mr Thomas's letter although I must oonfess that anything that Mr Thomas may write or say is now a matter of supreme indifference to me. Yours &c., T. W. BARKER. Diocesan Registry. Carmarthen, 10th July, 1906. STATEMENT BY MR BARKER'S CLERK. On last Whit Tuesday (June 5th) a gentle- man whom I did not know, called at the Office and said "I have come to see Mr barker. I replied "Mr Barker is away on his holidays. Can any one else attend to you? Thoma^ "My name 16 Un8°ed I knew that Mr Thomas had written to Mr Barker as the Jetter had been opened by Mr Davies Mr Barker's head Clerk in his absence and forwarded to hiim at Southsea, and as I thought that he had called to see Mr Barker with regard -o that letter, and I did not wish to discuss the matter w:ith him I said "Have you written to Mr Barker, for if so, your letter has been sent on to him." Mr -.oonas.'s. reply was "No." He then said that he called to compare figures with Mr Barker, and he produced some papers and proceeded to question me with regard to some of them. tv „ J. JONES. Diocesan Registry, Carmarthen 10th July, 1906.

A. Row about 4/6 at Carmarthen. STRONG LANGUAGE TOWARDS THE POLICE. TJie weekly Borough Police Court was held at the Carmarthen Townhall on Monday before the Mayor (Mr H. E. Blagdon- Mr frs Sa,nah Harris, was chax. ged with being drunJk and disorderly. Defendant: I was no more drunk than I am now. P.C. Daniel Davies said that the defendant was drunk in the street on Saturday night Defendant: That is a lie. I don't care if I am hung. I was not drunk. The constable said that the defendant was using bad language. Defendant: That is another lie. The constable said that the defendant was accusing a peiison of stealing 4s 6d froini her. Defendant: Didn't you knock me down in the station until my shoulder was black. I have a blewet there now. I am 60 years of The constable: She resisted all the way age. Defendant: You are a beauty you are. It is all very well. P.S. Phillips said that the defendant tried to strike P.C. Davies. Defendant: Ho! ho! ho! I am a strong woman. Ha! ha! 50 years of age. To strike an old beast like that. P.S. Phitlips: She was drunk. Deendant: You are ,a, liar, vou pig. The Mayor: Have you anything to say? Defendant: I have plenty to av. I have to work hard for my living frOlm Monday m°i xto Saturday night to keep the house and the family. I have a husband who did not earn a penny i -crept two shillings this last three months. 1 work hard and do not trouble the parish or anybody else. I was not drunk. I was excited. My child took out 4s 6d from the house, and brought back a penn orth oi ice creaon. Superintendent Smith said that the defen- dant had 4s 6d on her when she was searched at the police station. Defendant; I am not a thief or a, liar. I am honest hard-working woman. I keep my- self ^without troubling the parish The daughter of the defendant gave evid- ence about t!he 4s bd beinc taken nim-e Tt. was thought that the child took it as he wan seen eating liee cream. Defendant thought she .had given the -1:-) 6d to the ioe cream man. he had given the 4s (id to the ice cream man. woman who was singing o-n the street a few day.s. before, Defendant had had a glass or two at beer, but was more excited than drunk, Witness regretted that her mother had accused the ice cream man of taking the money. The tMayor said that the defendant would be fined Is and 5s 6d oosts. Defendant: I wiiil go to gaol. The daugther: Be quiet, mother; don't be silly. Defendant: I wiH stand the penalty of the law for it. As me -efendant still continued noisy, she was ejected by t,iie pal,ieo,. Her daughter paia the fine.

Whitland Rural District Council. The montmy meeting of the Wlutland Rural District Council was held at the Park Hotel on Friday. Mr E. James (vice-chair- man) presided, as Mr J. Adams Lewis, the chairman who was present, had broken his right arm and was unable to sign documents. There were also present: Mr T. Lewis, Llan- boidy; Mr D. Davies, Llandissiiio; Mr H. Morris, LIandissilio; Mr D. Raymond, Ciffig; Mr J. S. Owen, Llangan; Mr Morgan Phillips, Eglwysf airacherig; Mr D. H. R. Thomas, Henllan-Amgoed; the Clerk (Mr H. Lewis); the Surveyor (Mr Rees Davis); the Sanitary Inspector (Mr Dan Jenkins); and the Medical Officer of Health (Dr Creswick Williams). COWSHEDS AND DAIRIES. The Medical Officer said that he would like them to ta^e same steps with regard to the communication they had lately received from the Local Government Board respecting the cowsheds and dairies. They would have to get laU the sellers of milk in the district regis- tered and their premises inspected; and they would have to get a report as to the ventila- tion, the drainage, the water supplies, and condition of the premises. They would have to see that the cows were kept clean, and that the persons milking them should have clean hands, and with this object there would have to be periodical inspections. He thought that the best thing would be to ap- point a committee to consider these rules and the adapting of them to the District with such modificaions as were thought necessary. Mr J. Adams Lewis said that he agreed that it was a matter which ought to be con- sidered by them. It was scarcely a matter however which could be discussed at a full meeting of the Council. He moved th t they appoint a small committee to consider the matter. Mr D. Raymond seconded the proposition. The following was the committee appointed —Mr J. Adams Lewis (chairman), Mr D. Davies, Mr T. Lewis, Mr Margan Phillips, and Dr R. L. Thomas. CWMMILES BRIDGE. Mr J. Lloyd Morgan wrote stating that he had been in communication with the officials of the Local Government Board with the view of doing what he could in this matter. In his letter he enclosed the following communica- tion which lie had [received Local Government Board, Whitehall, S.W., June 13th, 1906. Dear Lloyd Morgan,—I have looked into the matter about which you wrote to me, and I find that although as stated in the Clerk's letter to you this bridge was inspected in October last by one of the Board's engineer- ing inspectors, he did not find himself in a position to make any definite recommenda- tion to the Board in the absence of a diagram of the bridge showing the curves of centres of pressure with the line load on half the arch which he had asked for but had not been supplied with at the time of his inspection. A diagram was supplied by the Rural District Council in October Jast, but it did not give the necessary information, and the Board wrote a further letter to the Council explain- ing exactly what they required. I enclose a copy of your letter for your information. No Toply has been received to this letter, and I do not see how I can help in the matter until the Council do reply. If, however, the required information is given I will see that the matter is promptly dealt with. I enclose the letter sent to you by the Clerk. Yours sincerely, WALTER RUNCIMAN. The Chairman said it looked as if they were never igoing to get this matter finished. The Architect wrote stating that he would be able to furnish the necessary theoretical details; and it was decided to forward these to the Board as soon as possible, A certificate was received from the Archi- tect showing that £56 2s 7d was due to the contractor. The contract price was £ 749, JE57 "extras" were allowed for extras and £ 6 as a deduction. zC745 had been already paid. It was stated that the contractor thought himself entitled to a good deal more; but the Chairman said that they could only accept the certificate of their own architect. APPLICATION FOR AN INCREASE OF SALARY. The fdilorwingarpplicatriQll was i-eceived:- Gentlemen,—I respectful-ly beg leave to make application for an increase of salary and 'to state that the reasons which I have to advance for such an increase are as follows: (1). The great increase of work caused by the various improvements made by your Council during the /last two years; that is, such as supervision of scavenging at Whit- land which alone entails a vast amount of work and worry the supervision of the exist- ing bye-laws W.I. respect to buildings, in- spection of plans and specifications, inspec- tion of factories and workshops under Factory and Workshops Act, 1901, which is now en- forced in this district, the supervision and inspecton of dairies and cowshe4 according to the order about to be enforced by the Local Government Board will also necessitate con- siderable extra duties of a delicate nature. (2). The disparity of my present salary with other officers of the adjoining District Councils. These officers receive twice and three times as much as I do although my qualications and the work that must be per- formed can be compared with any officer in the county. (3). The salary paid at present is totally inadequate for performing the duties effi- ciently, especially taking into consideration the amount of travelling expenses involved, and the remote parts to which I have fre- quently to travel where there are no public conveyances of any nature whatever. (4). I hardly need add also that this dis- trict is becoming more important every year, and strictly speakin, an officer's whole time should be utilized in the discharge of the multitudinous duties of an important district. Trusting that you will see the reasonable- ness of my request, and also place me on an equal footing w th other officers of the ad- joining District Councils. I am, Your obedient Servant, DAN JENKINS. In reply to several questions, the Inspector stated verbally that as it was he spent nearly the whole of his salary in travelling expenses. The Medical Officer said that he had found Mr Jenkins most zealous in the discharge of his duties, and always ready to start off to any part of the district where he was required on account of a case of infectious disease. It was stated that the Inspector gets zC25 a year, and that. unqualified men in the neighbourhood got more. The matter was adjourned until the next meeting in the hope that there would be a fuller attendance of members. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor reported as follows:— Vacancy for a Road Labourer: It is with regrlet that I have to report to you the death of John Phillips, road labourer, of Cilmaen- llwyd Parish, which took place on the 2nd of last month. The deceased discharged his duties faithfully for 38 years. He took par- ticular interest in all the work connected with his duties als a road labourer and for many years was oapalble of doing all the work of the parish himself, but recently an assist- ant labourer was and is still engaged to do the work on the roads in the upper part of the parish. I trust your choice in selecting a new labourer will be a goou one in every respect. Pavement at W hit land: Mr Evans, the manager of Lloyd's Bank, has applied for per- mission at the Bank's expense to make a cement pavement in front and at the side of the Bank premises. I reoommend that the proposed pavement should not be made wider than 4. 3ins., with a fall of one inch facing to the road. King Ed ward Street: I my last annual estimate for the parish of Llangan I have included a sum of £ 40 towards oon- structing a new 12 inch socket pipe dram through this street according to the plan prepared by Mr Preooe James, of Tenby. The G.W.R. win charge you a year for allow- ing this drain to discharge into their premises and I suggest that a clear understanding be made between you and that company before the work is proceeded with. This drain will be made to carry sUirfacemd roof water only and will also include water from Pwllywhyaid hill which lat present runs alongside of the road leading towards Trevern where there is no fall, with the result that the water re- mains in stagnant pools in front of the houses on that road and about which many com- plaints have recently and reasonably been made. I aim, etc., REES DAVIES. It was agreed to have the required work carried out as suggested in the two last paragraphs of the report, and to take steps to fill the vacancy for a road labourer at the next meeting.

Carmarthenshire Standing Joint Committee. The quarterly meeting of the Carmarthen- shire Standing Joint Committee was held at the Carmarthen Townhall on Tuesday, at 12.30 p.m. Mr J. Johns, Parceitliin (chair- man of the committee) presided. There were also present: Col. W. Gwynne Hughes, Glan- cothi; Mr W. Powell Jeffreys, Cynghordy Dr H. Lawrence, Narberth; Mr D. Davies Rhiblyd; Mr C. E. Morris, Penbryn; Mr T: Barrett, Crotss Vale; Mr A. H. Jones, Pen- rallt; Mr C. W. Jones, Gwynfryn, Carmar- then Mr Dudley W. Drummond, Portiscliff; Lieut.-Gen. Sir James Hills-Johnes, V.C., G.C.B., Dolaucothi; Mr W. David, Llanelly; together with the Clerk (Mr J. W. Nicholas), the Chief Constable (Mr W. Philipps); the County Treasurer (Mr R. Peel Price); and the County Surveyor (Mr C. H. Mounsey). THE SUPERANNUATION FUND. Mr W. David, Llanelly, said they ought to consider whether they could not get more interest for the superannuation fund loan. When they borrowed money from other quar- ters they had to pay 3-21 per cent., whereas they only got 3 per cent. for money borrowed from that fund. He, therefore, advocated the 3 £ per cent, interest for the future, be- cause it was quite possible that a deficiency in that fund would have to be made up out of the rates. Thus they would then lay them- selves open to reproach. Mr D. Davies. How long has this been going on like this? Mr David: Always. Mr Dudley Drummond: This is money lent to the county, I presume. The Chairman: Yes. Col. Gwynne Hughes thought the question should be discussed by a larger number of members than those in attendance. The Chairman had no doubt the discussion would open the eyes of members of the County Council, but there was nothing to be gained in altering the rate of interest. Mr David: Oh, yes, there is. The Chairman ruled that the question should be on the iagenda, before any motion could be made. Mr David aceordiingly gave notice so that the matter could be debated at the next meeting. He would be sorry if in the mean- time the fund lost f:5 a year. At al,atcr stage the county treasurer (Mr R. Peel Price) rendered an account of the fund. It appeai,ed that the investment was made as follows:—County on mortgage, £ 17,210 5s; and enrrent account, £ 1,519 18s. 6d. 'JUie receipts in last quarter (including f;1,118 126 2d repayment of loans and iute- rest) amounted to £ 1,297 6s 6d, and the pay- ments to t327 15s 3d. Mr David agadii expressed a hope that no more money from that fund would be lent at 3 per cent. i'he Chairman: But nobody would be the loser, and I don't think there is anything to be gained. Mr David: You have ruled that I cannot go .into the matter, but there is a great deal more in this than there appeal's on the sur- face. He hoped therefore they would not commit themselves until the matter had been discussed. The Chairman moved that the money be lent as fonnerly. Mr Williams, Ammanford, seconded. The Chairman having given his opinion, Mr David said: I object to your arguing in advance to my motion. The Chairman repeated his views, where- upon Mr David observed: We must change the atmosphere and get to Llanelly (a laugh) At present you have got the upper hand; I have not. THE TUMBLE DISTURBANCE. The Chief Constable in his report referred to the Tumble disturbance. He said that Police-oorgecant Lewis's house, where two prisoners were confined, was attacked by 200 persons on the night of June 16th. Believing his wife and family to be in danger of their lives, the sergeant, who, in his opinion, acted with much discretion and gallantry under trying circumstances, released his prisoners. The Head-constable recommended the erec- tion of a police-station at Tumble, Mr Dudley W. Drummond, Portis Cliff, in moving the adoption of the chief-constable's report, said he was strongly of opinion that a police station should be erected at Tumble. He knew from personal observation what an unruly and dangerous neighbourhood this was, and he should certainly suggest that the surveyor should be asked to draw out the necessary plans for a new police-station with- out further delay. Mr Powell Jeffreys Cynghordy, seconded. Sir James Hills-Johnes: How far is J he nearest police station? The Chief Constable: There is one at Pontyberem, about 2i miles away, and ano- 4 ther at Penygroes, about two miles away. Mr C. E. Moms hoped the sergeant would not have to and the money to repair all the broken windows in his house. The Chief Constable said the house in which the sergeant lived was rented by the county, and, therefore, there was no danger. Mr Drummond stated that there was not a "lock-up" in this district of several thousand colliers. The nearest "lock-ups" were at Llianelly and Llandilo, each ten miles away. The recommendation of the chief-constable | was then unanimously adopted, and the sur- veyor, Mr Mounsey, was advised to prepare plans for a police station in accordance with the requirements and passible development of the district. Col. Gwyniie-Hughes: It seems so urgent that,great expedition should be given to the matter. The Chairman: Undoubtedly. +

Local Wills. Mil. J. GRIFFITHS, LLANDEFEILOG. Mr John Griffiths, of Gelly, Llandefeilog. Carmarthenshire, farmer, who died on the 20th 3lay last, left estate to the glass value of LI,034 10s 6d., with net personality £ 852 17s 6d. Pixybaite of his will, dated the 12th April, 1906, has been granted to his sons, Mr Thomas Griffiths, of Glly, fanner, and the Rev. Evan Griffiths, of the Parsonage, Gelly, and power is reserved to grant probate to the other execiuors named in the will. The testa- tor bequeathed £100 to his daughter, Mary Davies, wife of Owen Davies, and he left E700 for distribution among his sons David and Evan and his daughters Sarah Bowen, wife of Evan Bowen, and the said Mary Davies. The residue of his estate he left to his son Thomas and his (the testator's wife). MR H. THOMAS, ABERGWILI. j Mr Henry Thomas, of Castle Green, in the village and parish of Abergwili, Carmarthen- shire, retired farmer, who died on the 12th April last, left estate valued at £ 1,129 8s 4d gross, and probate of his will, dated 29th August, 1902, has been granted to his daugh- tei-j Mrs Eleanor Jones, Garregwen. to whom he left his interest in Ga,rregwen for life, with remainder to her daughters, Ann, Eleanor, and Elizabeth Jones, charged with annuities of £ 5 each to Mary Davies and Sarah Lewis, daughters of the testator, and he left his household effects to his daughter, Eleanor Jones, absolutely, and the residue of I his real and personal estate in equal shares to j his daughters, Mary Davies, Sarah Lewis, and Eleanor Jones. j MR GEORGE JONES, LLANDILO, Mr George Jones, of Denry House, New- road, Llandilo, who died on the 28th May last left estate ot the grosr, value of t609 9s 6d, including £34 9s 6d m net personalty. Pro- bate of his will has been granted to Mr Claud Ralph Davies, of Glenvicw Villas, Crescent- road, Llandilo. MR. HENRY THOMAS, HENDY. Mr Henry Thomas of Brynheulog, Hendy, late of Penilwyngyydwr, Llanon, who died on the 13th April last, left Site to the gross value of £1,4 tis m, including ;L.L36 5s 9d., in net personality. Probate of his will dated 25th May. 1903, with a codicil of the 10th of April, 1906, has been granted to his nieee, Miss Ellen Jane Thomas, of Brynheulog, and power is given to grant probate also to the other executors of the "11). The testator left his estate in trust for his wife for life, and subject to her interest ho left the ultimate residue of his estate to his nephew, the Rev. Henry Eaton Thomas, and his nieces, Ellen Jane, Elizabeth and Sarah Ann Thomas, in equal shares. MR D. RICHARDS, LLEDROD, Mr David Richards, of Tyneoed, Lledrod, Crdigansliire, farmer, who died on the 6th L February last, left estate of the gross value r of £ l,3o7 5s 9d, including £ 54 3s in net per- sonalty. Probate of hi will, which bears date the 24th November, 1904, has been 3 granted to his son, Mr Thomas Richards, of Cardigan, farmer. The testator bequeathed t.50 to his son William Richards, and the J residue of his estate lie left to his sons Thomas i and David Richards and his daughter Eli«- 1 beth Richards*