The Carmarthen Weekly Reporter

The Churches. A special military service is arranged to take place at Lammas street Independent Chapel at 11 a.m. on Sunday. The Rev J. Dyfnallt Owen wili preach in Welsh. It is expected that there will be a. large attendance. Some 80 soldiers attend the ordinary services; but this is the first special military service which has been arranged. A Flemish service for the benefit of the refugees was held at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church on Saturday by a priest who is himself e. refugee. The Rev Fuller Mills conducted the services (morning and evening) last Sunday at the Pa.ntycelyn Memorial Church, Llandovery, and seemed quite at home in the Methodist pulpit. The friends appeared to appreciate Mr Mills services very much throughout the day. In the afternoon he paid a visit to the Red Cross Hospital and cheered the wounded. On Sunday afternoon the Bishop of St. Davids and Principal Parry (the chaplain) held a (service for the 4th Welsh in the camp in which they are doing garrison duty. Later in the dav they held a short service at the Soldiers Club in Carmarthen. On the 7th inst. the English Baptist Guild opened their second session when the Rev Arthur Hughes, Zion, gave a lecture on "Mark Rutherford." In an interesting lec- ture of an hour he gave some anecdotes of the boyhood in Bedford of William Hay White the author, whose pseudonym was Mark Rutherford. After giving some of the chief events of his career, he gave numerous ex- tracts to show the teachings, from literary, social, and religious standpoints, of his writ- ings. At the opening of the meeting a vote of condolence with the president of the uild, the Rev Gwilym Davies, on account of his mother's death and his own recent operation, wtas passed. A very enjoyable evening was held last Tuesday night at Lammas st. Chapel school- room when about 150 people of the above church welcomed about the same number of soldiers, including some of the wounded. The schoolroom was artistically decorated with banners proclaiming "Welcome" in English and French. At 7 oelocik the doors were opened, and the first part of an excellent pro- gramme was given. Then the happy com- fjany sat down to a rare feast generously given >y the Young Peoples' Society. After the meal the second part of the programme was given. Programme: Duet, Mr Tom Davies and Mr Brinley Jones; solo. Trooper Gordon Rees quartette, Four Belgians solos by each of the Belgians solo. Miss Edith Thomas; re- citation, Private Mathias: solos, Miss Gwen Jones, Mr W. Williams, Miss Gwladys Isaac; recitation, Miss Claudia Williams; duet, Miss H. J. Jones and Mr W Will- ams solos, Messrs Messrs Bryn Jones, Tom Davies. and Mons. Victor Osiio (one of the wounded) action song, Gazzoo Band. Mr Henry and friend, duet on Trumpet. The happy meeting was brought to a dose by the singing of God save the King and Hen Whid fy Nhadau.

Local Wedding. CLAXTöX-JOXES. On Thursday the 14th inst. a very pretty wedding was solemnised at the O.1\[. Cbapei, Nantgaredig, the contracting parties being Mr J. E. Glaxton, of 10 Union street, Car- marthen, and Miss Eleanor Jones, the third daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry .Jones, Cwm Farm, Nantgaredig. The Kev' Isaac Davies, pastor, officiated Miss ftlartfia B. JOIn, sinter of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, white the duties o-pbest man were carried out by Mr D. Jones, Cothi House, Carmarthen (brother of the bride). After the breakfast had been partaken of at the home of the bride the happy couple motored to Carmarthen and travelled by the 12.40 express to London, where the honeymoon is being spent.

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KIDWELLY TOWN COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of the Townw Council was held in the Town Hall on Friday the 15th inst. at 7 p.m. The Mayor (Aid. T. Reynolds) was in the chair, and there were also present: Aldermen D. G. Anthony, S. H. Anthony, W • Wilkins, and Councillors Thomas Davies, VV • Loosmore, John Morgan (Water str.), John Morgan (Priory street), Hy. Wilkins, and J. Harries (Garreg), together with the Town Cleric (Mr W. R. James); the Medical Officer of Health (Dr T. R. Griffiths); and the Sur- veyor (Mr Dd. Edwards). ANONYMOUS LETTER. The Surveyor reported having received an anoymous letter which had been gushed under the door of his private house. He knew the author whom he saw retracing his steps after performing his ignoble act. Dr Griffiths: It is a good thing that he itdentirtv of the writer has been discovered. It will enable those concerned to put their hands on the right person in the future and to follow it up with a boot if necessary (bear, hear). Members generally condemned the "stab in the da.rk," Aid. j). G. Anthony remarking that a man who adopted such weapons with a contemptible being and unworthy of the society of right-minded men. Conn. Harries (Garreg) moved the letter lie on the table.—Conn. Hv Wilkins seconded, and it was carried. IMPROVEMENTS. The Highways Committee recommended that a special meeting be called to consider the matter of paving and curbing Alstred and Abbey street and Tinmill-row, the cost of which was estimated at over JE20. Atd. D G. Anthony moved that the matter be left over until the end of the war. Aid. S. H. Anthony seconded, and it was carried. Ooun. H. Wilkins drew attention to -a dilapidated foot-bridge in the Goitre-lone. Many colliers had to wade through the water on their way to and from wonJk. He moved that a new iootbridge be supplied.—Aid W. Wilkins seconded, and it was carried. It was decided to invite ienders for re- pairing the Surveyor's office, .W to get prices for a table and chair which were need- ed to complete the furnishing of the office. With reference to a dangerous bridge near the Tinplate Works it was reported iha^ Mr John Thomas, the managing director, had promised to substitute, an iron bridge for the present unsatisfactory structure Coun. Hy Wilkins said it was only fair to recognise Mr Thomas had done his best in the matter and no blame was attached to him for the state of the bridge. It was due to the Tinplate Company as heavy ratepayers and the largest employers -of labour in the town that it should be made known that they had not neglected their duty. DISTRICT NURSE. The Mayor brought forward the question of obtaining a District Nurse for the town. There was already a very capable nurse in the town and with a little encouragement it would be possible to retain her services. He invited opinions on the matter. The need of a nurse was spoken of by all the members, but as the war has made very heavy demands on the purses of the townspeople it was de- cided to defer its further consideration sine die. CHIPPING S. Aid Wilkins said he understood that people had been helpiing themselves to cliippingii from the Mountain and using them in front of their residences. He moved that. the Sur- veyor inquire into the complaints and report to the Council. Coun T. Davies seconded and it was carried Ald. S. H. Anthony: The men employed by the Corporation should report irregularities of this kind to the Surveyor. They should assist in putting a stop to such wrong-doing. The Mayor: Perhaps they are the offending parties (laughter). With reference to the request of Mr Beynon for the enclosure of a plot of land at Cenfy it was decided, on the proposition of Ald. D. G. Anthony seconded by Ald. S. H. Anthony, that the Cllerk write to A. J. Dinas Co. ask- ing them to fence off their rail/way from Cor- poration property. A MISUNDERSTANDING. It was reported that Mr Edwards, the for- mer tenant of the Corporation's house at Cyffredin, repudiated his Inability for the rent after the date he left the house which had since been occupied iby another tenant. Mr Edwards, who was present, said he was under the impression that there was no need to give formal notice ae the late Surveyor was in office at the time the change of tenants took place.—It was decided to invite both him and Mr Edwards to attencl the next meeting of the Council to hear their respective versions. SPECIAL MEETING. The report of the speciial, meeting held on the 9th inst. stated that Mr W. E. Anthony had opened up Hollaway-lane, which now fol- lowed its usual course. It was decided to in- form Mr Anthony that should he require to make anvalte-ratI,on at some future time he must make proper application to the Council. The question of the mill loe-ot was deferred until such time as the owner of the adjoining property had eretoed the necessary fencing. HEDGES On the recommendation of the, Committee in coming up that the owners of land on each side of Hollaway Lane be requested to put their hedges in order the question of the lia- bility of farmers to trash the lower as well as the upper portions led to an interesting dis- cussion. Coun. Harries pointed out that the practice under the County Council and other authori- ties was for the latter to trash the sides and the farmers to do the top. Aid. D. G. Anthony corroborated Coun. Harries' statement, and it was for them to decide whether they fell in line with the county. The matter, however, was allowted to drop. A WHITE ELEPHANT. Aid. D. G. Anthony, dealing with the ques- tion of providing a new crane at the Quay, described the latter as a "white elephant" which they would be well rid of. They paid eome L27 odd in rent, and there were rates in addition, and the revenues did not nearly cover the rent. Let those who got something out of the Quay provide the crane. Aid. Wilkins hoped Aid. Anthony did not think that he wanted the crane put up for his benefit. If they were not going to encourage trade they had better dose the Quay alto- gether. Some members were a fraid to spend a few pounds. The river estuary was in a more navigable state at present than it. had ever been and it was their duty to do all they could to induce shippers to come to Kidwelly. If they did not use a little foresight coming generations would have to do what they were doing to-day, i.e., paying for the folly of their predecessors. The Mayor said Mr oung once told him that was out of order. The question they had to consider was—Is it desirable to have a special meeting to deal with the question of a crane for the Quay. Coun. J. Morgan (Water street) moved that a special meeting be held. Coun. Harries (Gadreg) seconded. Aid. S. H. Anthony moved as an amend- ment that the matter be not further con- sidered at present. Aid. D. G. Anthony seconded. The amendment was lost. The Mayor: We are business men, all of us. Aid. S. H. Anthony: Throwing money away again. The Mayor said they could not expect any- thing from the Quay if they left it in its pre- sent state. Unless they spent money, there would be no trade or revenue. The river was in a better state than ever, and the provision of a crane would not cost much. The Com- mittee recomended that a special meeting be held, and Ald. Anthony pooh-poohed their report. Aid. S. H. Anthony: Shippers can load better elsewhere. The Mayor said r Young once told him that if facilities were good his firm would ship all their stuff from Kidwelly. Coun Harries (Garreg) suggested that firms likely to ship at the Quay be approached with a view to ascertaining whether everything being satisfactory they would do so. Coun. Loosmore pointed out that the outlay in putting a new crane would soon be recov- ered by the extra 3d per ton for loading coal which the owners of vesse were willing to pay. The date of the special meeting was fixed for the 23rd inst at 5 p.m., and in -he mean- ti;T.I the Clsit would write to Messrs Siepfcuu a.nd Co., H. and H. E. Smart, the A. Y. Dinas Co., etc., to find out their views. CONDOLENCE. The Mayor moved a vOle of condolence with Coun. E. Cole in the bereavement he had sustained by the death of his wife. Ouun. J. Morgan (Water street) seconded, and the vote was carried, all the members up- standing.

KIDWELLY NOTES. We record with regret the death which occurred in her home in Water street 8n Thursday night last of Mrs Elizabeth Evans, widow of the late Mr John Evans. Deceased, who was 67 years of age, had been indisposed for a number of years. She was greatly re- spected in the town, a fact which was testified to by the large and representative attendance at the funeral on Tuesday last. The Rev H. R. Jones (B.) and the Rev E. J. Herbert (C.M.) officiated at the house and the Rev W. Evans (curate) at the church and churchyard where the interment took place. The chief mourners were Mr and Mrs Griffith Evans (son and daughter-in-law), Mr and Mrs Geo. Evans (son and daughter in law), Messrs Jas. ,and Richard Evans (sons), Mr and Mrs Geo- Nicholas (brother and pister-in4aw). The coffin, of polished oak with brass fittings, was supplied by Mr John Cole, undertaker, Water street, Kidwelly. 7 ••• Miss Rachel Williams, Poultry Instructress, U.C.W., has just concluded a visit to the town and district during which she conducted a

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The Quality of Milk at Carmarthen To the Editor Carmarthen Weekly Reporter, S^r,—In your report of the Carmarthen Town Council the speech of Councillor Holmes strikes dairymen with surprise and something like anger in the minds of anyone who knows anything of cows. The speech shows very plainly that Mr Holmes knows nothing about dairying. If he can show dairy farmers how to feed a cow to enable its owner to sell milk at lid per pint, he deserves a monument. But we can assure him that there is cutting truth in Alderman Arthur's statement about the increased price of feeding stuffs. Again the production of milk in the Borough of Car- mar.then will compare favourably with the production of any other food that Mr Holmes can buy. With the excellent supervision of Chief Constable May all and Inspector Evans there surely canot be much danger of adul- teration or dirt as the Councillor suggests. Yours, etc.. RETAILER.

Carmarthen Young Liberal Club. The annual meeting of the members was held on Friday, January 15th, at 8 p.m. There was a good attendance, presided over by the chairman (Professor Owen). The Trea- surer and Secretary presented their reports, which were satisfactory. The officers for 1915 were elected as follows:—President, Mr w. Llewelyn Williams, K.C., M.P. vice-presi- dents, Sir Stafford Howard K.C.B. Sir Owen Philipps, K.C.M.G. Mr John Hinds, M.P., the Hon. Roland Philipps, Mr Tom Hinds, Mr Thomas Lewis, J.P. Brynglas; chairman, Professor M. B. Owen, B.A., B.D. vice-chair- man. Lieut. Spencer Morris and Mr David King; treasurers, Messrs Robert Thomas and Lewis Davies; secretary, Mr 1. H. UnJotoed- Thomas; financial secretary, Mr J. V. James; librarian, Mr D. J. Robinson wiard secrtaries Messrs C. W. Gsiffiths and T. J. Evans; audi- tors, Councillor W\ Dunn Williams and Mr Tom Williams; executive committee, Messrs W. Evans, Marsden Harries, J. 0. Hill, D. Johns, R. R. Jam1.- John Lewis, R. C. Phelps Ben Phillips', Ben Jones, T. M. Thomas, W. 7. Thomas and M. R. Whicher. The club .has had a successful year, but an appeal is made to all Liberals to join to make it still more successful. Some time ago the priTilege8 of members were granted free "to all troops, and it ilS a. great satisfaction to the management to know that the club is appre- ciated by the soldiers judging from the num- bers that frequent the premises.

Carmarthen Soldiers Club. This club, the opening of which was re- corded in our issue of last week, ie evidently thoroughly appreciated, and is crowded every evening. The committee consists of Sir Owen Philipps, Principal Parry, and the Mayor (Mr John Lewis), with Mr Griffith Owen as hon. secretary, and Mr F. G. Humphreys as the assistant hon. secretary. The stewards are. as follows:- Monday: Messrs Price Williams, F. Brig- s'tocke, and T. A. Hancocke. Tuesday: Messrs T. Davies, T. B. Arthur, and Ivor Thomas. Wednesday Messrs H. E. Blagdon Richards B. Wa Iter Rees, and Own Jones. Thursday Messrs A. Rice, E. F. Bidgood, Geo. Williams, and W. Bartlett. Friday: Messrs J. Howell Davies, W. D. Thomas, and W. H. Thomas. Saturday afternoon: Messrs 1. J. Nicholls and Sid Cairns. Saturday evening Messrs J. Lewis (Mayor) D. H. Thomas, and D. Bartlett. Sunday afternoon Messrs D. Rogers and W. J. Welkins. Sunday evening: Messrs J. 0. Morgan and J. P. Lewis. Mr F. W. Watts and Mr W. D. WrilliamB act as accompanists. Games have been presented by Lady Owen Philipps, Mrs Morris (Ooombe), and the Rev Geo. Eyre Evans. Magazines have been pre- sented by Mr Wat-kins, Mr Blagdon Richards, Mr Carpenter, Mr H. C'oysh, and Mr W. J. Wilkins. Various games are played in the main room. On an average the men write 80 letters at the dub daily. At the 'canteen" cigarettes and refreshments may be obtained. The club was visited on Monday by the Rev Geo. Eyre Evans, and the Rev Singer Davies. The Committee will be glad if townspeople who are ntareated will visit the Club.

Obituary. MRS S. J. LEWIS, FRANCIS TERRACE. Mrs S. J. Lewis—widow of the late Mr Phillip Lewis, butcher—died at her residence in Francis terrace on Monday. The deceased, who was 64 years of age, was a member of Penuei Baptist Church. She is survived by one son and three daughters, The funeral took place on Thursday at the Cemetery. MRS R. BOWEN, PICTON PLACE. Mrs Rosannah Bowen—wife of Mr J. Bowen ironmonger, Lammas street—•died at her resi- dence, Picton place, on Monday. Deceased, who was a member of Lammas st. Congrega- tion Church, had been in ill health for some time. She was 49 years of age, and is sur- vived by her husband and one son. The funeral took place at the Cemetery on Thurs- day, the Rev J. Dyfnallt Owen officiating. MISS WATKINS, JOHNSTOWN. We regret to announce the death of Miss May W-atbins, sub post-mistress, Johnstown, Carmarthen, which took place on the 9th inst. at the age of 31 years, after a short but pain- ful illness. She was a daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Watkins, 144, City road, Cardiff. The body was taken by motor ear on Monday the 11th inst. to Cardiff and was interred at Cardiff Cemetery on the 13th, the funeral being public. The Rev J. Dyfnallt Owen, Carma,rthen,officialted at the house, and the Rev H. M. Hughes, Cardiff and the Rev J. Dyfnallt Owen at the -Cemetery. Both rev. gentlemen paid a high compliment to her beautiful character. The mourners were Mr and Mrs Watkins (parents), William Watkins, David Tom Wat- kins and Evan Watkins (brothers), Maggie Watkins, I/izxie AYatkins, and Katie Watkins (sisters), W. D. Roberts, Royal Stores Royal Stores (fiance), Edmund Watkins, Ystradgynlais (uncle), Evan Wa.tkins, Em- porium, Abereave (uncle), Solomon Watkins and son, Treherbert (uncle a.nd cousin), Evan William Samuel and wife, Morriston (uncle nnd aunt,) Rishard Abraham and wife, Plas- mfiiii, Landore (uncle and aunt), Edward Evans and wife, Brynhyfryd, Swansea (uncle and aunt), Mrs Luther Williams, Swansea (aunt), Mrs Margaret Williams, Graig. Lan- dore (aunt), Mrs Ann Rees, Royal Oak, Ysta.l- yfera (aunt), Mr David Powell, Renrhose, Ystradgynlais (uncle), Mrs David Jones and Miss Mary Ann Davies, 8, Aberdysberth yt., Ha.fod, Swansea Mr and Mrs D. Evans, Post Office Buildings, Porth; Mrs Harrison, 4, Tydiraiw road, Roath. Cardiff; Mrs Pritchard, Easit Dock, Roath, Cardiff Rev J. Dyfnallt Owen, Carmarthenffi Rev H. M. Hughes, Ebezener, Cardiff; Mr D. Davies (DewiÏ Vychan), Cardiff Mr J. Walters, City road, Cardiff; Mr S. Stephens, Llanwit st., Cardiff; Mr D. Davies, Donald st., Cardiff; Mr Wil- liams, Gordon road. Oardiff; Mr Lewis. Llan- twit treet, Cardiff and several other sympa- thetic friends. Wreaths were sent by the following: Father and mother, brothers and sisters; Mr and Mrs D. T- Watkins (brother), Mr and Mrs Jones and Miss Davies, Ilafod; Mr and Ur T. Harrison, Tydraw, Cardiff; Mr and Mrs Wr Rogers, Beda road, Canton, Cardiff; Mr and Mrs and Miss Hancock, Hayes. Cardiff; Mr and Mrs R. W. Jones, County Surveyor, Car- niiiitlten Mrs and Miss Taylor, Parcmain st., Carmarthen >Iid? Madge Bright, Carmar- then; Miss 11. and 1J. Griffiths, Friends Arms, Johnstown, Carmarthen; Misses Joyce Wil- liams and Edith Phillips, Carmarthen; Mrs and Miss Howell, late Pontearreg, Carmar- then; Lammas st. Chapel Band of Hope, Car- marthen (of which she was secretary), Lammas street Chapel Sunday School teacher and class.

PIPTHS. GRIFFITHS.—January 21, at "Crofta," main street, Carmarthen, the wife of Mr D. J, Griffiths, engine driver, G.W.R., of a son JONES.—January 12, at Ivy Cottage, Kerry, the wife of Mr D. E. Jones, schoolmaster, formerly of Carmarthen, of a daughter.

LOOAL WAR ITEMS1 Lance Corporal Oliver Lewis (son of the late Mr Lewis. G.W.R. clerk of the works, Car- marthen) who was serving with the Devons, has been wounded and is at present in. the base hospital in France. He was injured 'by a shell which killed hiis comrades. Marine Percy Evans, of H.M.S. "Hamp- shire" (son of Mr Walter Evans, who is serving with the Welsh Horse) has returned to his home in St. Catherine street on leave. He has sustained some wounds, but will soon re- turn to duty. lÁe-ut. Arthur Evans, Royal Engineers (son of the late Mr David Evans, Bridge street) has been promoted to the rank of Captain. Mr Willie Burgess, son of Mr and Mrs J. Burgess, of the Nelson Hotel, who was a wireless operator on the cruiser "Topaze" spent Saturday at Carmarthen, his leave ex- tending for a brief period. To his friends who came in contact with him he gave an account of the sinking of the "Formidablo." His ship was the next in the line, and was instrumental in saving many lives. He has now been transferred to one of the armed mine sweepers. Mr Harry Watson, son of Mrs Fuller Mills, and stepson of the Rev A. Fuller Mills, has joined Kitchener's Expeditionary Force. He is now Driver Watson in the 28th Division Field Ambulance Corps and has been despatched to the front fi'iice last Monday week. Mr Watson, who holds a first class certificate as marine engineer, has been in the motor business in Swansea for two years. He was wishful to get in'to the Navy, but there was no call just at present. Mr J. V. Davies, watchmaker, 51, King Edward road, Swansea, who is a St. Peters Boy, has through the intervention of Mr J. Hinds, M.P., Mr H. Studt and Miss Emmy Studt, received a letter from the King con- gratlating hium on the record of his family. He has two sons at the front, two with the Welsh Horse, and another who came home wounded after serving with the 2nd Batt. Grenadier Guards. He has also two soldier sons in Africa one was taken prisoner eight weeks ago, and the other is Paymaster-Hergt. in Johannesburg. Mr J. V. Davies was born at Carmarthen on 14th February, 1852, and was baptised in St. David's Church. He was married at St. Peters Church 23rd October, 1874; They lived in an old fashioned house in Waundew, the only old house still stand- ing. His father was Mr Benoni Davies, who kept a fancy stall in Carmarthen market. The "Gazette" of Tuesday records the ap- pointment of Surgeon Morris, M.B. to the "Goliath." Dr Morris is a son of Mr W. 8. Morris. Bridge street, Carmarthen.

•series of admirable lectures and demonstra- tions, with a view to making poultry keeping a better paying hobby than it. has hitherto been. In connection with the same subject, visits were also paid by Mr E. Brown, F.L.S., representing the Board of Agriculture, and by Mr Daniel John. B.A., county organiser. Muoh good should result- from these visits.