The Carmarthen Weekly Reporter

WIIITLAND. WEDDING.—The wedding took place at Whitland, on Thureday, August 2nd, of Mr William Thomas. London House, Whitland, and Miss Maggie Evans. The ceremony was I performed at Nazareth Bptist Oh a pel. Whit- land by the Rev. J. -morgan Jones. Miss M. J. Howells, Whitland, was the bridesmaid, and Mr Dan Rees, London House, acted as best man.

Llandilo Police Coart. This court was held on Saturday last be- fore the Hon. Walter Rice, E. Richardson, and W. N. Jones. BEFORE THE POLICE. Mr D. Jones, Black Ox, applied for an occasional license to sell intoxicants at the Cilcennen Field on Bank Holiday when sports were to be held.—The applicant asked for the license between the hours of 12.30 and six o'clock.—The Bench thought the hour early as the sports commenced later.—Supt Evans: The Committee have asked for the police to be there by 1 o'clock. —The Clerk (Mr L. Bishop): They waiat to have a drink before the police can come (laughter).—The application was granted, the Hon. Walter Rice telling the applicant that food and non-intoxicants were to be supplied. NEGLECTFUL PARENTS. Anne Jones, Capel Isaac, was charged with neglecting to send her child to school, by D. John, attendance officer. Defendant was summoned some time ago and the case was then adjourned to give the defendant an opportunity to send the child to school. Then her attendance was o per oent., but now it had fallen to 72. A fine of Is and costs, 6s 6d was imposed. William Stevens, Pontlottyn, was likewise charged. His child, John, was 12 years of age, and only in Standard 1. The percent- age of attendance was "60 per cent. for the past two months. The ch. was healthy. There was no excuse for the child's non- attendance. The nearest school was one and a hall miles off. This case had previously been before the court and adjourned for the same reason as the previous one. There had been two previous oon ictions. Defendant was an able bodied man. The same defen- dant was summoned respecting a child David aJro. Percentage of attendance, 68. Defen- dant was ordered to pay 10s in each case. DECAMPED. David Davies, Ynystawlog, tramping labourer, and Jenny Sheen, traanp, Amman- ford were charged with drunkenness. War- rants had been issued last sessions owing to their non-oppearance.—Inspector Davies said they had decamped. FURIOUS RIDING. David Evans was charged with riding a horse furiously on the highway.—P.C. Tudor said that on the 3rd June, at 9.35 p.m., saw him with two others riding through Bettws village at the rate of 12 miles an hour. The horse was trotting. Randal Davies, one of the two who was with the defendant, pleaded guilty to a like charge.—Each defendant was fined 2s 6d and coots 5s 6d, and cautioned. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. Williaim Bayley was charged with the above offence.-P.C. Tudor scid that at 10.2.5 p.m. he saw the defendant at Glan- amman very drunk and cursing and swear- ing and wanting to fight. After giving a deal of trouble defendant went home. He knew nothing previously against defendant. —The lateer -in defen e said he had been in the district five years, and he had been on the occasion referred to provoked into the use of bad language.—It now cost him 9s. AN OLD FRIEND. John Rees; Prince Albert-road, who on ctepping up to the bar, was described by the Clerk as an old friend, was charged with being drunk.—P.C. Tudor said tha- on the 7th of July at 8.55 p.m. he found the defendant very drunk in Garnant village. Witness had to threaten to locav him up before he would go home.—Fined 5s and costs, 6& 6d. THE DRINK. David Harries, Tiryda.il, pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenness.—P.S. Morgan said defendant was very drunk at Ammanford on the 20th ult.—Fined 5s and costs 6s 6d. John Davies, labourer, LLandilo, was char- ged with being drunk.—Defendant said he had a sup of beer in the hayfield.-P.S. Jones said that at 10.35 on the 17th inst., he saw the defendant very drunk in Rihosmaen st. He was staggering from side to side of the road. When he reached his home near the Post Office he used bad language.—By the Clerk: He interfered with people by the Railway Tavern. This was his first appear- ance.—Fined 2s 6d and costs 6s 6d. Thomas Witton Rees was charged with Thomas Witton Rees was charged with being drunk. Defendant \.& not appear. P.C. W. F. Lewis said that on the 20th inst., at 10.30 p.m., he saw the defendant drunk and cursing and swearing, and wanting to fight.-The Clerk, said defendant was one oi the gentlemen who ought to be there. Robert ihomas, Rhosamman, was charged with being drunk.—P.o. James saw defen- j dant in Cwmgarw road, Brynamman. He I was in such a drunken sc-ate that he bad to be turned out of the Tregi'b Arms. He had been previously convicted for being drunk on the 3rd February last.—He was now fined 15s including costs. NO LIGHT. D. Jones, Williams terrace, Penygroee, i was charged with riding without a light. Defendant did not appear.-P.C. W. Thomas said that at 10.20 p.m.-on the 24th, he found the defendant riding a bicycle without a light When spoken to by the witness, he said that as he saw no people about he did not think there was any harm. He had no lamp on his bicycle.—Fined 2s 6d and costs. A TRIO IN ARMS. W y.rewood Rees, Hugh Williams, and Dd. John Richards were all charged with being drunk and disorderly.—P.C. W. F. Lewis said that on the 16th inst at 9.30 p.m., he saw the three defendants in the village of Llandebie staggering and knocking up against people. They were arm in arm going along. A cyclist had to dismount be- j cause of their conduct.—Each bad to pay the sum of 10s lOd. FURIOUS RIDING. Daniel Jones and Griffith Jones, two youths, were charged with riding their bicycles furiously.—P.S. Thomas said that on the 24th of last month at 8.5 p.m., he saw the defendants coming down the hill by Cwm- j garw bridge, Brynamman, at the rate of 15 to 18 miles an hour. It was a very dangerous bit of road, and he had had a good many com- plaints about the furious driving there. Several children had been knocked down on j the spot.—Daniel Jones, in defence, said his brake had smashed.—The constable said he was not shown the brake. -Griffith Jones said he was following DanieL-Fined 5s and costs, 6s. A DRUNKEN FARMER. Thomas Thomas, farmer, was charged with being drunk on the highway.—P.C. Davies, Cothi Bridge, said that he saw defendant on the 20th of last month at Cothi Bridge. He was very drunk, and shouting. Later on he saw him again in a drunken condition, and had more trouble with him.—Fined 2s 6d and costs. THREATS. Wm. Johnson Michael said he lived at j Glanville House, Llandebie. He was a builder. Defendant, Thomas W. Rees, had threatened witness. lie came to the yard and did it. He had threatened to take his life. Witness was afraid that defendant would do him some bodily harm. He was a man inclined to assault people.—Supt. Evans said defendant was the same man that they had already issued a warrant for.—By the Clerk: Defendant was in witness's employ. He had before used threats towards defen- dant and he had then overlooked it, but could not do so this time. OBSCENE LANGUAGE. Evan Thomas iiarrett, Ammanford, was charged with using obscene language on the 29tli of last month, a Sunday morning.—P.S. Morgan said he heard loud talking at defen- dant's house, and found defendant using osbcene language in the hearing of passers- by.—Mr Walter Rice said t^iey looked upon it as a serious offence, and the language used I was detrimental to the public.—Fined Ll. EXPENSIVE DRUNKENNESS. Moriais Edwaixls was charged with being drunk at Ammanford Urban, on the 2nd inst. He pleaded guilty.—P.C..Tames said that at 10 p.m. on the date in question he spoke to defendant about smashing a plate glass win- dow. He became veiy disorderly and struck the witness.—Inspector Davies said he had known the defendant for 18 yoam. He was an old soldier.—Defendant said he had been j in the Second We].sl-i.-Finc,(i 5s and costs, 6s 6d. He was then charged with an assault on P.C. James. On the charge being pre- ferred against him, he pleaded guilty, and elected to be dealt with summarily.- P .c. James said that on the 2nd inst., he found the defendant in Penybank road. Witness had received information about defendant breaking a plate glass window- He spoke to defendant about it. who swore and struck witness a severe blow on the jaw. P.S. M -1'- gan then came on to witness's assistance.— Fined us and costs 5s Gd.—Defendant was then charged with assaulting P.S. Morgan, who stated that at 10.30 p.m. he fou- I P.C. James in charge of the prisoner on Penybank road, Ammanford. He was sitting down and very obstinate, and refused to move. Wit- ness took hold of his arttn. He asked to be let loose, and said that he would go quietly, when he immediately struck witness a severe blow under the left eye, causing a swelling They had to handcuff him and lock him up.— J Fined 5s and costs, the total for the three offences amounting to 35s.-On the re- asoembling of the Court after lunch, Morion Edwards was charged that he did on the 2nd of August wilfully damage a window in No. 8, Wind street, under the value of £ 5.—Mary Ann Mainwaring said she lived at 58, Wind street, Ammanford. Her husband WIli a foundry man. On the 2nd inst., aiboot 9.45, she was outside her house. She saw defen- dant knock the window of Mrs Morgan with his first, and it got smashed. He only gave -me blow. The house belonged to Mr Tudor Jones. She lived opposite to him. She never saw the defendant fall against the window. It was a light night, ne had been quarrell- ing with Mrs Morgan, who was his sister.— Mr Tudor Jones, the owner, said he had no objection to the information against the prisoner being laid by himself.—Prisoner did not cross-examine the witness, yet he denied breaking it with his net. He said it was no good asking questions of the witness.—Mr Tudor Jones said he lived at 47, Wind street. The window that was broken was his. He valued it under ;C5.-P.C. James said that on the 3rd inst., when prisoner was charged with the offence, he replied, "I did not rlo it. I fell against it." There was a scmteh on his bajid.-By the Clerk: Scnatches might have come by his falling.—Fined 5e and costs 24s, and damage to window, L4 14s. In de- fault 14 days. The sum total £ 7 19s was what defendant had to pay, or go to prison for four weeks. He asked for time to pay, and pro- duced a certificate of good conduct on his dis- chairge from the army. The sister, Mrs Mor- gan, said that the relations between them would find the money, if the court gave a month in which to pay it, as she did not like t.) see him "go down."—Supt. Evans said if defendant left the locality he could easily be found as he was a Reservist.—He was allowed a week for the first fines, and a month in the last case. A NICE PAIR. James Ley, a vagrant, was charged with hawking without a license.—P.S. Morgan said that at 9 o'clock last night he saw the defendant offering some laces for sale. He found two buyers. Witness asked him for his oertificate. He had not one ,and was taken into custody. lined 2s 6d and costs. 7& 6d. He was then charged with being found drunk on the same occasion.—P.S. Morgaa proved the charge. He was a perfect nuas- ance.—Fined 2s 6d and costs. James Thomas, a tramp, was charged with being drunk at Ammanford on Friday night. —P.S. Morgan proved the case. He was fined 2s 6d and costs, 6s 6d.—The same defen- dant and Ley were then charged with damag- ing a bucket in the cells at Ammanford, j —Thomas objected to his case being tried along with Ley's.—P.S. Morgan said that about 9 p.m. on Friday night he locked James Thomas and th eotiher man up. He put a new bucket in the cell in which both pnsoneSB were. About 11 p.m, in consequence of hear- ing a big disturbance in the cell, he went in and found the bucket bulged in in four places. The bucket was worth Is 6d. It was now worth 6d. He asked Thomas in the pre- senec of Ley if he could account for the bucket being in that state. He said he did not know about it. It was qUlite possible one man only damaged the bucket. Thomas said he oould not have done it, as he was suffering from curvature of the spine, and his two ajuns were wasted.—Defendant en- tered the box and denied he had injured the bucket. was in a drunken sleep until the P.S. entered. no man drunk slept very heavily.—By P.S. ^Morgan: He was perfectly sure he did not break the bucket. He was too drunk to remember he had given a false name the previous night.—P.S. Morgan re- called said that when he charged Ley he also saad he did not know.—Examined by P.S. Morgan, Ley said he did not touch the bucket but fell over it when pushed in by the police. —This the police again denied, as they said the bucket was put in the ceil &f tar prisoners for Iheir convenience.—The Dhorge against —— :1_d was ti.eu a jinas wae. then charged with wandering abroad and begging alms. He admitted his guilt.—P.S. Morgan said he had previously cautioned him, but found him afterwards begging and receiving alms.—In default of the payment of the fines under the different charges, Thomas was sent to gaol for 2 weeks, and Ley for 3 weeks.

The Work Dose by the Honse of Commons. END OF THE FIRST STAGE. A London correspondent writes as follows: The first part of the Session which came to a close on Saturday Last has Been very fruit- full in work. All the measures mentioned in tie King's Speech have been introduced, with the exception of the Equalisation of Rates Bill and the Unemployed Bill. With regard to the latter the Government have not yet definitely decided on what principle it is to be treated. This has been a Session of very hard work. is true that the bulk of the fruit will not be gathered till the Autamn Session, but no House of Commons within living memory has worked so hard and so steadily. The attendance of members has genera-y been large, and the Ministerial majority has, in the main, stood solid and compact. HERO OF THE SESSION. So far as persons in Parliament are con- cerned, the hero of the Session has been the Prime Minister. No man ever called to that position has so completely siuipassed eM the expectations that had been .formed. Every- one knew that Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman was a man of strong judgment, of clear sense, and a vigorous speaker with a happy gift of humour, but few suspected that he had the capacity which he has shown for leading the House of Commons and for rising to great and difficult situations. He has dominated the House of Commons as much as any states- man within living memojry hasdone. In one respect he is, perhaps, even a more powerful Minister than Mr Gladstone, tliougjh, of course, he does not possess the brilliant powers and the marvellous energy of that great man. Sir Henry CamipbeJl-Banner- man has shown in the conduct of affairs I readiness, tact, .and resource, and in all his encounters he has come off not only with I honour, but with triumph. In one sentence he held up Mr Balfour's treatment of the Transvaal Constitution to the scorn of Parlia ment and the country, and the leader of the Opposition has never attempted to reply. COLONIAL UNDER SECRETARY. Next to Sir Heniry Cempibefll-Bannertoan the m.an who has made the most considerable reputation is Mr Winston Churchill. His department of all others has been most to the front, and he has had to explain and defend the policy of the Government on several im- portant questions. Though his task has often been difficult, Mr Churchill has never failed to be equal to it, and in some of his speeches he has shown not only great powere of debate but the faculty of handiing complicated de- tails, Of the other members of the Cabinet Mr John Burns has done marvellously wedl. His position was one of peculiar difficulty. He had many enemies who would have only been too glad to fastc;: n his mistakes. Burns has disappointed h's enemies and gratified his friends. He has shown in the administration of Ins department good sense knowledge, and courage. MR LLOYD GEORGE. Mr Lloyd George also has been a great soe- Cfi at the 13ioald of u-ade. Since he took officts he must have had to deal with many questions, some of wflhich were new to him but he has mastered the detailed work of his department with great rapidity and success. His conduct of tho Mmant Shipping Bill through the Standing Committee was marked by tact and persuasiveness. Office, however, has not dulled his powers of debate, and his speeches on the Education Bill showed him at his best.

'ç- LLANDOVERY. $A$,E.—At the Castle Hotel, Llandovery, on August 2nd, Messrs W. S. Miller and Co., Breoon, offei-e d for seal the freehold stock- rearing farm, called Cwmclvd. situate in the parish of Myddtfai, in the county of Garmar- then. After spirited bidding the property was sold to Mr T. 1. Roges-s, Blaencwsn House, near Llangadock, for £1,39õ (includ- ing timber). Mr D. T. Jones, solicitor, Llandovery, represented the vendor.

Death of Mr. Thomas Evans, Post- master of llanpumpsaint. The death of Mr Thomas Evans, post- master, of Llanpuimpsaint, Carmarthenshire, took place on Friday evening, at the age of 70. The deceased, who was widely known and respected in West Wales, underwent an operaion on Tuesday week, at the hands of Drs Elswortli, Swansea, and Denzil Harriet, Carmarthen. The operation was in itself successful, but, owing to a collapse, he ex- pired. The deceased was one of the first stationmastefrs of the old Canimairthen and v^airdiigan Railway Cotmpany, which post he held when theoompany was bought by the Great Western Company. He retired on a pension from the latter service some ten years ago. He leaves a widow and a growil; up family, Three of his sons are well known in LondcJ Welsh circles, naanely, Messrs D.. R. Evails (Putney), Timothy Evans (Stroud Green), and Edwin Evans (Highbury).

Llandilo Parish Council. A meeting of the above body was held at the Shire Hall, on Saturday, under the pre- sidency -of Mr Evan Richards. There were also present: Messrs Thomas Thomas, Richd. J.\ce Evan Davies, Thomas Thomas (Gorse), David Jones, John Davies, Tom Morgan, and the Clerk, Mr W. Thomas, Crescent House. FOOTBRIDGE OVER THE AMMAN. A deputation attended the Council from the Parish Council of Bettws in support od an applica-tion for a footbridge over the river Amman at Gamant.—Mr ihomas Thomas said the bridge was undoubtedly necessary. Mr Evan Davies was unable to visit the spot, but lie and Mr D. Moms had done so. He and Air Morris had seen a great number ci people crc«s during the time they were c. the spot. The road was an old one and Li t. the works at Gellyoeidrim. The people 01 B«ttws were unanimous in favour of the erectaon of the bridge, and would subscribe voluntarily from £:2 i to IjU towards its oonstruction.—Mr D. Moms said that during the time, he and Mr lhoiiias were on the Sip-at a groat number of people passed both ways, under risky conditions as there were no haiidi-alls. The question that had to be decided was raiding the money. Members of a deputation from the Bettws Parish Council submitted plans for a bridge 200f.t. "long with handrails, which was cal- culated to cost about £ 80, and winch would be sufficiently wide to take a horse over.— Several members of the Council questioned the advisability of constructing a bridge over which a horse could be taken at times of flood, as it would only be used by one man who would thus save a certain distance when he did not get up early enough in the morn- ing (laughter).—it was stated that about 00 persons crossed that way in a day. j.ne bridge would also be used for crossing AN- i till funerals.—Mr John Davies could not see why they should build a bridge when there was one already wit.bin baU-a-iu,ie. There were filIa ny other things much more wanted.— Questioned on the financial aspect of the matter, the deputation said they could on be- half of the residents guarantee by voluntary contribution a sum of £ 30, and the i ridge would increase the rateable value of Llan- dilo.-Tlie Clerk said that he took it ti-at what was suggested was that Llandilo should contribute one-third, the parish of -BotMvs one-tliid'd, and that the sum of £27 or L30 would be found by the residents U AS. Mr D. Morris seconded Mr T. J :i further discussion, opposition was of it: I "d to contributing so heavy an amount, and Mr 1. Thomas, to bring matters to a head believing that they would be able to get rails, etc. trie, proposed that this Council vote a stiiii 1-ut exceeding L15 .-This was seconded. -Mr J Davies moved, and Mr Evan Davies seconded that the question be postponed till March or September when they would oe n a king a rate.-The amendment was carried by ivre votes to four. APPOINTMENT OF PARISH COUN- ^xLLOR. The next business was to appoint a parish councillor in ithe room of the late Mr Isaac Thomas, Oarner House.—Mr Richard Rees proposed the appointment off Mr Thomas James, Cvmlgdavr, .believing that he would follow in the footsteps, of the deceased mem- ber to the value of whose services en passant he bore testimony.—Mr D. Morris seconded. They had lost by death an excel- lent member, and tliey wanted to get a good one to take his place.—The proposition was carried u iranimou lsy. SCHOOL MANAGERS. The Council next proceeded to appoint a representative manager on Llandilo Union Group 2 of Council Schools, in the room of the late Mr Isaac Thomas.-The Clerk said lie had received a letter from Mr J. W. Nicholas, Clerk to the County Council, asking the Council to appoint a successor to the late Mr Thomas, and to furnish him with full name and address of person appointed so that tho same might be entered m .the records at the County Council offices.—Mr T. Thomas said that amongst the other offices so "nell filletil by the late Mr 1. Thomas was the last named. In those days of advancement in education we required ,a man for the offi,ce who would always be on the alert and a-wake to the requirements of the time, and lie be- lieved that Mr Richard Rees would fulfil those requirements and always do his duty.- Mr D. Aloiiiiis seconded, Mr John Davies sup- ported, and the motion was carried nem. con. —Mr Reeis thanked the Council foi the honour they had conferred upon him, an Although he felt he could not reach the late Mr Thomas's high standard he assuied thei that he would always endeavour to do his ^THE LIGHTING OF BRYNAMMAN. The next matter on the agenda was "t< make arrangements to carry into effect tli- adoption of the Lighting Act at Bryn- amman."—The Clerk read a motion that had been parsed at Biynaimman on the subject at a meeting held in Jnly, wthere it was resolved unanimously that the lighting Act be adop- ted, and that the Parish Council of Llandilo- fawr be urged to expedite the matter. Mi J. "W. Williams now wrote regretting his inability to attend that day and expressing the hope that the appointment of a com- mittee to carry out the matter be adjourned till next meeting.—ill" T. Thomas proposed, and Mr D. Morris seconded the adjournment of the matter.—Carried. DANGEROUS STATE OF A BRIDGE. Mr Evan Rogers moved that the attention of the Rural Ristnct Council and that of the County Council be called to the dangerous state of Cwnianiman bridge. He said that two years ago a cart and pony with two chil- dren fell over the bridge, and one of the children lost its life. The County Council then, he was understood-to say, agreed to WlIdellor raise the wall, but a change of members took place, and the matter was not proceeded with further. Some weeks ago, on account of the present state of the bridge, another dhild had a narrow escape when a waggon was going over.—Answering ques- tions, Mr Rogers said it was known as Cross Keys Bridge. In ianorther instance a girl on a bicycle in con-ving down the hill fell infto some trasih within a yard of the ''dungeon. Had it been otherwise the result might have been fatal.—A Meimiber: Was it due to furious driving?—Mr Rogers: No.—It was here stated that the member on the R.D.C. for the distinct probalbly knew little if any- thing about it, as he lived too far away.—A meiniibeir jocularly [remarked that that amounted to a vote of censure on Mr D. W. -T-i. -Tli., Clerk suggested that they should call the .attention of both the R.D.C. and the County Council to the matter,—Mr T. Thomas said that it could not be called a county or a district bridge. It was built about 80 years ago by the Turnpike Trust, and the district repaired it.—Eventually it was resolved that the attention of both authorities be called to the matter.

Will of Dame Davies, Broad Haven, Pern. Dame Mary Elizaibeth Davies, of The Cot- tage, Broadhaven, St. Bride's Bay, Pembroke shier, who died on the 18th June last, aged 70, widow of Sir William Davies, of Haver- fordwest, left estate of the gro-s value of £ 339 9.9 3d. Probate of her will has been granted to her son, Mr Ernest Hilliard Daves, to whom she left the whole oil her es.t.ate sub- ject to a bequest of five Preference shares in the Du tU Distiller,3 Ccimpanv, and of ten Pretence and two ordinary sharfes in Ben Evans and Co., Ltd., to Francis Lionel Davies

f Llandilo Urban District Council. The monthly meeting of this body was held f on Tuesday evening, w'hen those present were: Mr L. Bishop (chairman) and Messrs C. Jenkins, Evan Jones, Wm. Jones, J. Y. Davies, D. Williams, D. Evans, D. Jones, John Davies, Hugh Hopkin E. A. Roberts, D. Stevens; the Clerik (Mr R. S. Lewis); the [Surveyor (Mr D. v enkins); Electric Light Contnactor (Mr D. P. Davies). THE LATE DR R. D. EVANS. The Chairman asked first of all that the members would agree to a vote of condolence wibh Mi's Evans and her children. The late Dr. was a man who had climbed to the high- est pinnacle in his profession, and he did not know of one around Dfcat could be compared to him. He took great interest in all his cases which he (himself could testify, and he (Mr Bishop) could only say he, could not wish any man to be more attentive. The least they could do was to pass a vote of deepest sympathy with the widow and to trust she would be sustained by Almighty power.—Mr D. Evans seconded.—Mr W. Jones added that he was very much indebted to the late Dr., and he had had a great loss, and he endorsed every word that had been said.—Mr Charles Jenkins thought the town and district had had a great loss. He had great faith in him. —Mr Evan Jones said it was a great shock to him. He felt very much for the widow and children.—The Council then rose in testifica- tion of the vote. A QUESTION OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE. Mr D. Evans said before they proceeded with the agenda he had a question of public importance to bring forward, with Council's permission.—ill- Evan Jones, however, thought he had been treated unjustly by the position in which a motion of which he had given notice had been placed on the agenda, and he asked that it should take precedence over the ovners else it would be noT good.- The Chairman did not suppose there would be (any objection on the part of the Council. He would take it before No. 5, which would put Mr Jones's motion in a right position.— Jir D. Evans then resumed, and said that he drew their attention to what he had to say in the interests of the town. They should see if Lord Dynevor was within his rights in closing the steps that le" down to the river opposite the Moreb, and preventing a right of way to Llandyfeisant parish road. It affected the town very materially.—The Chairman did not think such a motion should be brought forward and have precedence over all the other business. Notice of it could be given.—Mr D. Evans said he was personally stopped the previous day from going to Llan- dyfeisant. He thought the thing should be brought forward when it was fresh in then- iminds. The town was on the downgrade owing to the attitude his lordship was taking with regard to vasitoi-s.-The Chairinali thought they had better not discuss it unless they did it thoroughly. If they were unani- mous it might be discussed, otherwise Mr Evans should give notice in a proper way.— — r D. Evans: I will leave it to you.—Chair- man I think I may say it is not of import- ance enough to come before you now. You know my position is rather awkward.—Mr C. Jenkins: .1 suggest it should be brought for- ward at the end of the meeting.—Chairman If YOll are unanimous. I shall be very pleased indeed gentlemen.—Agreed. A RIGHT OF DEFERRING. Vith regard to the two gullies, in the New Ro'ad, the Surveyor said they were in hand. —The Llandebie Li me works, Go. tendered for the supply of 200 tons of stones art 2s 6d per ton free on rail. The carriage to Llandilo would be Is 3d.—<Mr D. Evans and Mr Hugh Hopkin objected to the use of the limestone, t-he former pointing out that the Llandilo Board of Guardians would probably supply a tougher stone.—The Chairman reminded themi that at the last meeting they decided to try silica.—It was agreed to apply to the Guardians and the Silica Go. for tenders.— With regard to the loaai of the steam raller, the tender was for a ten ton or 12 ton roller for 21s 6d a day. It was a Dorsetshire Co. —The Chairman said they should know what distance they would roll in a day.—Mr D. Evans thought it was difficult to state.—Mr Hugh Hopkin wanted to know the length of tl-ie dpy.N,lr W. Jones said 7 o'clock to five. —It was agreed to adjourn the acceptance of a tender for the present for stones.—The Clerk ipointecl out tlfait the price offered for the steam roller was almost half that charged by the County Council.—Mr D. Evans did not want to have the stones placed on the road before September.—Mr C. Jenkins thought they sli-ouild have the stones ready. —The Clerk said if they got them from the Workhouse they would be stored there.—Mr Evan Jones expressed pity that they had not a cart and horse of their own.-lt was agreed to engage the steam roller ior the m nth of October.—The Chairman asked if there was any suggestion for the supply of water to the Ffairfach market.—Mr Evan Jones proposed they should not supply the contractor with water.- Mr D. Evahs thought they would act very meanly if they uid not grant the water. If they made use of the old reservior the new market would yield them a nice liittle revenue annually for water. If the Council refused, the new market people might get water from Penooed. As a matter of business, he proposed they should grant the water and leave any ill-feeling or senti- ment on one side. Neither proposition got a se,coii(lea-Tliere was also an application from Mr Burnett, the secretary of the Mar- ket for the use of water when the market was complete.—There was no proposition, and the matter fell tihnmgh.-n ehlitive to construct- 1 ing a sewer from Prospect Place to Bank Buildings, Mr Evans did not think it would be advisable to cut up the streets now when the visitors were there.—Mr D. Pritohard Davies, plumber and contractor, tendered to do all that was required according to plans and specifications for the sum of CS6 10s.— Mr Evan Jones: Where its the money to ctoone from.—Mr John Davies's figure was 13s 9d per yard. This distance being 210 yawls amounted to nearly doulble the former, or £ 144 odd.—The Surveyor thought the former was reasonable, and pointed out that at one pairt they would have to go to a great depth. -Mr D. StevensalSlked the Surveyor if he did not thiink it would be cheaper to have it done by day work P—He did not.—Mr E. A. Roberts said they had ignored one tender from Mr Pritohar Davies before, and they should not do it again.—Mr D. Evans pro- posed they accept his tender.—Mr W. Jones did not see why they should go so deep.—The Chairman said that question had been deci- -&d. --Nl r Evans thought they should go deep enough to drain the cellars.—Mr Roberts seconded.—The Chairman said that the diiafm would commence by Bank Buildings.—Mr D. Stevens supported the mot,iou.-As to curb- ing and channelling of George street, Mr Hugh Howelils tendered to do the wo,I;k at Is 3d per yard run.—Mr D. Stevens asked again which was the cheaiper way by day work or tender.—Air Evan Jones said it meant work- ing, not hanging on, say with a broom on the shoulder.—Mr D. Evans. objected. There were Toads. fa,r more, in need of it, as. the New Road and Crescent Road.—The Chairman said if the Surveyor advised Is 6d per yard, was enough, dicey sihou.^ defer to see if it could be done more reasonably.—Mr Evans proposed, and -Mr Stovens seconded, that the whole question of curling and channelling should be deferred.—Mr Stevens pointed oint that the question of concreting other parts of the town should also be deferred.—The Clerk said there was no tende"My C. Jan- kins proposed they should find out what was and ivhat was not Mr A. E. Harris s portion of the footpath near the Old Vicaaiage.—This was seconded by Mr D. Williams, and agreed I to.—Mr D. Evans said it seemed to him that a good deal w-ou'ld depend on what might be found out.—Mr E. A. Roberts pointed out the need of repair in certain pavements in the town. He requested that the Surveyor should report what portions of the footpaths wanted repairing. There -were -iiecec-saa-y repairs, and one might get a wetting or tossing at any moment. It was in the Surveyor's juris- diction to do it without being asiked to report. —Mr Stevens seconded.—For painting the electric light station and other town pro- perty, Mr R. Williaans and Soin tendered to do the Wolik for £ 5.—Mr D. Evans thought it was exorbitant, and it would not do to paint the settles now. What they wanted was more stttles. He moved the matter sih on Id be defoiired.Mi- Stevens. seconded. —Mr Roberts protested.—-Mr D. Stevens said it was a wrong time of the year to ask for tenders. It should have been done in March.—Mr Evan Jones objected to discon- necting the old reservoir water from the town. It was wanted for washing purposes. If anything happened to the Llandyfan supply, what would they do, especially in case of fire. They had under the *,old supply better power than !at present, seeing wlint water was wanted with all the new houses

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Marriage of Mr. T. A. Cowling, Brynamman. Mr Thomas A Cowling, organist at the Bap tist Chapel, Brynamman, near Llanelly, was married on Thursday at Tabernacle Chapel, Pontypridd, to Miss Hamnah Rees, daughter of Mr Meyrick Rees, Aborcynon. The Rev. John Pugh, Abercynon, officiated. The bride, who was given away by he father, wore a silik costume embroidered with chiffon, with hat to match. Miss May Cowling, sister of the bridegroom, who was the bridesmaid, was at- tired in navy blue silk, and carried a choice bouquet of white flowers. Breakfast was served in the house of the bride's father. The honeymoon is to bl spoilt at Bonrnemnth The bride's travelling drests was of navy blue cloth, which was worn with a white hat.

Carmarthen County Petty Sessions These sessions were held on Saturday at the Guildhall, Carmarthen, before Mr Dud- ley Williams Drummond, Portiscliff (chadr- man); Mr C. W. Jones, Gwynfryn, (vice- chairman); Mr D. L. Jones, Deiiwyn; Mr J. H. Thomas, Derry; and Mr L. A. L. Evans, Pantycendy. OCCASIONAL LICENSES. John Walters, of the Red Lion Inn, Llan- defeilog, applied for an occasional licence to sell liquor at the annual show at Llande- feiiog on the 10th inst.-Giianted. Mr Penfrey, Beach House Hotel, Pendine, applied for an extension of time up to 1 a.m. on t .e occasion of a dance on the 9th inst.— Granted. THE DRINK. Frederick Pickard, farm servant, GLas- coedlfawr, Llanarthney, was charged with being drunk and disorderly on the 11th inst. at Llanarthney village. Defendant told P.C. Beynon when he spoke about his conduct, that he had as much right to be on the road as he had, And con- signed the constable to a very hot place. Fined 14s inclusive. Joseph Jones, blacksnÜt LLanybri, was similarly charged and pleaded guilty. P.v. Jones, Llanstephan, said that he saw defendant leave the Farmers' Arms Inn, Llanybri, very drunk. Defendant followed witness into the public house, and when ordered out by the landlady became disorder- ly. Defendant said he had been working in the hay, and being used to working underground the beer he had overcame him. Fined 5s aaid costs.. Daniel Roberts, collier, Bank-tai-newydd Cottages, Pontyberem, did not appear to answer a charge of being drunk and dis- orderly. P.S. George said that on the 28th ult., he heard a noise in the Star Inn, Pontyberem. He went in, and found the defendant shout- ing out. Defendant went out when spoken to, but used bad language on the road. -Defendant's son-in-law appeared, and saad he pleaded guilty. A fine of 78 6d and costs was imposed. AFFILIATION. Esther Anne Evans, Penygraig, Trelech, applied for an affiliation order against Owen Davies, shop assistant, Frondeg, Gelliwen, St. Clears. -v Mr James John, solicitor, Carmarthen, appeared for complainant, and Mr T. R. Lud- ford, solicitor, Llanelly, defended. The applicant stated that the defendant had procured drugs for her to take. An order of 3s per week was made. THEFT OF TOOLS. Thopnas James, labourer, late of Glan- gwend,iiaoth farm, Pontveates, was charged with stealing a plane, stock, and four bits, valued at C4, the property of Thos. Thomas Alltycadno farm, Llangendeime, between the 20th and 30th ult. Prosecutor spoke to missing the tools and gave in/formation to the police. The defen- dant had been working with him. P.S. George said that he met the prisoner on the road, and when he charged him with the theft he said "No, I had them after my father." Later, prisoner said he knew noth- ing except taking the bit and the stock, which he took on the impulse of the moment. Thomas Owen, who bought the goods, said he had given Is 4a and a pint -of beer to the prisoner for them. Subsequently prisoner told him that he would find the plane under his bed at Blaengwendnaeth. Witness went there and found the plane between the mattress and the bed irons. Prisoner was then formally charged, and elected to be dealt with summarily. He pleaded guilty, and said that he committed the offence when in drink. He had been working at Blaengwendraeth for three years. A sentence oi one month's imprisonment was passed. THEFT OF BEER. John Johns, John Jones, and Bernard Rees, three colliers, living at Railway terrace Pontyberem, were charged on remand with stealing a nine gallon cask of beer, valued at 22s, the property of John Evans, New Inn, Pontyberem. The prosecutor said that the cask produced was his. He saw t,he nine gallon cask in its place on the 31st ult. On the 1st inst., he missed it. The beer was wofrth 10s, and the cask 12s. Arthur Cullen, Pontyberem, who described himself as a bit of a farmer, said that on the 1st inst. he saw the defendants. They asked him for a loan of a tap. They had a trolley with them, and on it was something like a oask. In the evening he saw the cask with his tap in it in the barn of the farm. P.C. John said that he went to Mochog- lwyn farm and there saw the three defen-' dante. Outside the barn he found the cask cone a'led in rushes. The defendants were intoxicated. He charged the defendants with stealing the cask from a dairy at the New Inn, Pontyberem. In reply, John John said: "I admilt I joined the coairpany." Joner, said "I don't deny it. I hope you will be lenient with me." Bernard Rees, who gave his name as Williamis, said I am quite free, although I drank some of it. I am lucky it is to Carmarthen, and not to Llanelly that I am going." The Chairman; That is a compliment to the Oarmartlhen Bench. i).C. John, continuing, said that Rees eaiid that his father lived in the district, and whatever the fine was he would pay it, even if it was JE5. Defend.ants were then formally charged, and elected to be dealt with summarily. Defendants denied stealing the cask of beer, but said they were told to take it from th, field where they found it. They had no intention of stealing, and would willingly have paid for the l>eer. They had been drinking all day in the New Inn, and were drunk at the time. The Chairman said they had oomniitted a grave offence through drink, but they had no buiness to touch other people,s property even though they had taken more than was good for them. They would be dealt leniently with and fined 10s end oosts.

) that were being built. In time they might not be abxe to supply Ffaii-faeh at all. He moved that they should not disconnect the did reservoir.—Mr Stevens seconded. Ho thought Mr Evans should have no say in the question, as he was a shareholder in the new market site.—Mr Evans said he was in sym- pathy with the motion of Mr Evan Jones, whidli was really to rescind a resolution agreeing to disconnect the old re&ervoir.—Mr C. Jenkins understood that about half the Plater from Llandyfan was used before it got to town. He explained that disconnecting the old reservoir would improve the pressure as Ffairfach then would not have Llandyfan water.—Mr Roberts* said he was in a fog.— The Surveyor explained the scheme by which there would be a better pressure in town.— Mr Stevens said they had a lot of fancy gardeners at Ffairfach who used a lot of water.—Mr Evans said they had all been unanimous before to agree to the Surveyor's scheme. They would have 2,000 gallons a day more, w'hilst the money they got from Ffadrfaoh would help them. They had 19 private conisumea-s.-iNir J. Davies moved Un matter be deterred for two months until the market scheme was settled.—Mr Stevena seconded, and Mr Evan Jones agreed until they saw aibont the fains.—Mr D. Evans did not see what they would gain. People were suffering in town.—Mr Stevens interrupted, and the Chaaiinan appealed teA allow :to Mr Evans to proceed.—Mr D. Williams said he thought they should proceed with the scheme. There 'had been a petition. He seconded Mr Evans to proceed with the work.—Mr E. A. Roberts again admitted he was in a fog, but did not agree with what Mr Evans had said. —The Chairman said the water was brought there for the benefit of the town from Llan- dyfan. There was something rotten in the state of Denmark. They were letting Ffair- faoh rob them. They should stop the Ffwir- tachites getting their water. They should consider themselves first. He was against Mr Jones's motion. It was not a matter to defer for two months. It was monstrous. If they relied on the Surveyor they should de- cide it that night.—Mr Stevens said the Chairman was for and against. He should guide them.—The Chairman said he was try- ing to guide them.—Mr C. Jenkins asked if it wa-s possible to force water up the reser- voir. The supply there was small, and he would suggest a special meeting in a few days.—The Chairman agreed. It was a p-ty two months.—Mr Evan Jones said they were destroying the odd reservoir.—Again Mr E. A. Roberts declared he was in a. fog. There must be something radiclly He pro- posed they sfhouild adjourn for a fortnight.- Mr C. Jenkins seconded.—Mr John Davies withdrew his motion.—It was agreed to.- Mr Evans moved they should have the meet- ing next Friday. Any arguments he ad- vanced woiuld be useless.—Mr D. Williams seconded, and the motion got no other sup- port. THE PROPOSED MARKET. The next motion on the agenda was to con- sider the purchase of Crulaton's consent to establish a niaiik-et.-T,-he Chairman sajid it was necessary to get his consent, as already explained in these columns. They had asked him for exclusive right for zC30 and for the use of his name. But there had been no answer, and the solicitor said lie did not think there was any answer necessary. He was willing the money sihould be held over until the requests of the Council were gran- ted.—Mr Stevens moved the cheque be drawn and left with the Clerk until the re- quirements had been satisfied.—Mr W. Jones seconded.—The .motion was agreed to.—Mr Roberts thought, thanks to the Chairman, they had made a good bargain.—The Chair- man said the vice-chairman (Mr Roberts) was the one who had put on the screw.—Mr D. Stevens: He did not get any of the soup did he?-He then objected to Mr A. E. Harris supplying the Council with certain disinfectants. I THE ELECTRIC LIGHT REPORT was under consideration, and it was decided to consider a fresh con bract at the special meeting in a fortnight's time.—The Collec- tor reported that 1^247 units had been con- sumed in the month of July. THE LATE DR R. D. EVANS. Referring again to the death and funeral of the late Dr Evans, medical officer of hea'lth, Mr Roberts suggested a wreath being sent from the Council, and it was agreed to also that the Council should attend the funeral as a body. TIME TO PUT A STOP TO IT. The hour was getting late, and the Coun- cil about to rise, when Mr D. Evans paid: What about my question of the s,tops.-The Chairman: I quite forgot. He then asked if it was their wisih to discuss it that night or that day fortnight.—Mr W. Jones: It is getting late. Pet-biaps you will discuss it this. day fortnight.—Mr D. Evans: There are miany visitors here. It is time to bring the matter under t)he notice of the County Coun- cil. I don't think we can do much, but it is inteiiforiiig with ancient rights and the sooner the better it i& brought forward.—Mr C. Jenkins: I beg to suggest he puts it on the agenda for this day fortnight.—Mr D. Stevens: It is a serious matter, and it should be discussed. I wonder did his lordship con- sider it seriously before he walled the steps in. I doubt whether he is within his rights in doing so.—The Chairman said he was quite sure that neither his lordship nor he (Mr Bishop) ,as his agent,, wished to interfere one tittle with public rights, and if the public had rights there the wall would be pulled down. His idea mas that no one had rights but the cottagers in Bridge street.—Mr D. Stevens: If Mr Evans does not give notice I will. It is time to put a stop to it.—Chair- man I may tell you I should like it to go before the public that if anyone is responsible at all it is. myself. I did not know anyone claimed a right to the river except people in Bridge street, and we have given them a supply of wafter instead.—It was then agreed to discuss the matter at the next meeting.