The Carmarthen Weekly Reporter

Carmarthenshire Assizes. Mr Justice A. T. Lawrence attended Diviine service at St. Peter's Parish Church. Carmiairthen, on. Sunday, beiinig escorted to and from the lodgings, Ucheldir, by the High Sheriff, the Under-sheriff, and the boroigh poli-ce fonce, under the command of Superin- tendent- Thomas Smith. The Mayor of Car- marthen land a number of members of tfcp Cofporation. also attended The preacher was the Hiigh Sheriff's ohiaplain. At the opening of the commission Ms Lord- ship was presented by the. High Sheriff of the county with a pair of white gloves, there 'being ,110 prisoners for trial, and the Judge ■Wade a gracefiil acknowledgment.

A PEMBROKESHIRE ACTION. Mr Ivor Howen mentioned the P<mlroke- shire action for money paid which w is p'n«d at Haverfcvdwest last week. The plaintiff was Mr George Davies and the def Mrs Amide John. The question r" »:d W,M5 iiheii the hearing of the case should be c manned, and his Lordship --aid it would le i-es,iii-,td fit the next Pembrokeshire Ass i bout the end of May.

AMICABLE SETTLEMENT. A right of way dispute over a farm called Coedwaltcr, near Llangen deirne, between Saunders iand Rees v. Lewis and another. Saunders v. Diaviies v. Lewis and another, consolidated oases, Was disposed of by the judgement for paint iff on terms which were not divulged. Mr Lloyd Morgan, K.C., M.P and Mr Meager (instructed by Mr D. E. Stephents, OanmaKhen), lappeared for the plaintiffs, land Mr Llewelyn Williams, M.P. (instructed by Mr D. R. Edmunds, Lianelly (for the defendant,

Alltymynydd Sanatorium. THvj LADY DRUMMOND MEMORIAL. AMOUNT SUBSCRIBED: AN APPEAL FOR MAINTENANCE. It is announced that a sufficient sum has been raised by Lady Drummond's friends to pay off the building debt on. Alltymynydd Sanatorium owing, up to December 31st, 5908, which will be paid over as mo-ii as the balance sheet Off the sanatorium accounts is published for 1907. To the Editor Carmarthen Weekly Reporter- Sir,—We may now consider the sanatorium as practically ready for Use, that is to say, as soon as the upkeep for the 20 beds can be provided for. Each of these is -,stlimated to cost L75 per annum. A sum of £1,500 is therefore requir ed for one year. The division of beds should work out at about 10 for Carmarthenshire, and five each for Pembrokeshire and Cardi- ganshire. You have ialways (been so helpful to. the pro motors of the ALltymyny dd Sanatorium, that I venture to ask you to allow the use of your columns to reach those Cardiganshire friends to whom at the moment I cannoft write. I would like to express a hope thiat those who so kindly helped me with the building fund may do so again with the maintenance one. There are two ways open to collect for it; one by sending answers to the general appeal which will he made, and the other by dividing up our counly into the same number of districts of equal rateable vialue as beds, and each district working for its own. This latter plan, is simple, easy, and economical, it would spread interest in the sanatorium in every spot in the three counties; it would only .asJk .people for their fair share once, and prevent overlapping and it would save a good deal of money in appealing. The Hon. Sydney Holland, of the London Hospital, tells us that on an average, 30,000 circulars are neces gary to produce 2,500 responses. A general meeting Off sanatorium governors will take place on January 23rd, when var- iious plans will he discussed as to how to raise the .required money. I would ask those who built the sanatorium to express their views on this subject.—I am etc., M. E. DAVIES-EVANS. L 20, Eaton- square, London,, S.W., January 15th.

Death of the Rev. H. B. L. Puxley, Llanddarog. The Rev. H. Lavaliian Puxley, who for the past two and a half years was the veritable Bquire of Lletherllostry, Llanddarog, died at 4 o'clodk on Monday morning, in his 72nd year leaving a widow four daughters and two sons. He had an inouimbency for years at York, iand his kindly and benevolent disposi- tion made him as popular in Yorkshire as in CanwartHieinshire. The Rev. Herbei-t Royne Lava,lilaru Puxley, i i v.nitv life, although a man of consideir- u ^riUte means. His Pembrokeshire resi able pnvate Hf>nse his Car. deuce <v\ as miurisiion being Lletberllest ry martheiBhire mbnao.» to Llandtla-nW, at San,dlnnst Mili disease. He was educatect ai K J tary College, a.nd Brasenose, Oxton 2in ordained by the late Bishop of t] 1859 when he became curate of CocKeimou Cuimherliand. In 1865 he was appointed near and in 1870 rural dean. of the same piace. Three years later he was .given the Rectory of Cat'worth, Hampshire, in. 1875 the vicar- .n,™ .If J{ í,tlI111lnt(m: in 1879 the rectory of Caitton, Stamford Bridge, York, .and in 1887 was made iruiial dean of BOlckl;r11lgtoln. In May of 1869, he was miarri-ii(ld at the British Em- bassy, Paris, to Miss Catherine Benson, the second daughter of Mr Rolbert Benson, St. Helen's, Cockevm^u-th. His eldest eon, who was a lieuteraant in the Royal Artillery, died in December, 1904, from dysentry, whicli he contracted in India when only 23 years old. Deceased's second son is the Rov Herbert I.avalian Puxley, cuiate-in-charge of Tuffney GT^uce-steir. The third (ton, is Mr Harry Lavalian Puxley. There are fonll" daughters throe ot whom aite miarried, viz:—Mrs Hugh Broadsbanks, Mrs Herbert Lavalian Puxley, and Mrs Townsend Kelly. The only un- married one is Miss Alice Puxley. Thle fuaieral took pliace at Llanddarog on Tliursiiay afternoon. j

Carmarthenshire County Council QUARTERLY MEETING AT LLANDILO. The quiarteiily meeting of the Carmartheoi- shire County Council was held at the Llan- dilo Shire Hall on, Wednesday at 11.15 a.m. The Rev W. Davies, Llandilo (chairman of the Council) presided. There weli-e also pre- sent: Sir John Williiams, Bit., The Plas; Mr W. J. Williams, Bnynaimmaai; Mr W. N. Jones, Tirydail; Mr J. Johns, Parceithin Rev A. F. Mills, Carmiarthen; Mr Mervyn Peel, Danyrallt; Nitc D. Evans, Manordaf; Mr Joseph Joseph, Llaingemnech; Mr Delme Davies-Evans, Penylan; Mr D. C. Parry, Lianelly; Mr G. E. Bowen, Burry Port; Dr R. L. Thoimas Whit land; Mr T. Jones, Lla.n- elly Mr T. Barrett, Glynwalis; Mr John Williams, Pen'lan; Rev R. H. Jones, Llan- ^endeirnte; Col. Leaves, Llysoiewydd; Mr J. Lloyd, Penyhanik; Mr W. Griffiths, Lianelly; Mr L. N. Powell, Carregoenuen Rev J. H. Rees. iPem'brev: Mr W. Mahon Davies. Glan- sawdde; Mr Jertemiah Williams, Lianelly -Nir -it. W. Stephens, Coedylbimin Mr James Phillips, St. Clears; Mr H. Williams, Cily- owm; Mr B. John, LIandissilio; Mr J. R. James, iLKandovQiy; Mr D. Davies, Rhiblyd; Rev T. Johns, Capel Als; Mr T. Greville, Pontybemm Mr T. Morris, Garnant; Mr S'imleltt, Lianelly; Mr J. Llew. Thomias, Hendy; iMr Rioberts, Llainelly; Mr J. W. Gwynnle Hughes, Tregeyb; Mr W. B. Jones. Lianelly; Lieut.-Gen. Sir James Hills- Johnes, V.C., G.C.B., Dolaucothi; Mr T. Thomas, Llangennecih; Mr S. H. Anthony, Kidwelly; Mir B. Evans, Rhydycymerau; together with the Cie/rk (Mr J. W. Nicholas); the County Treasurer (Mr R. Peel Price); and the Surveyor (Mr C. H. Moumsey). MILFORD AS A NAVAL BASE. The loc&l Chamber off Commerce wrote asking the Couinciil to pass a iresol utioii in favour of making Milford Haven a naval base. It was pointed out that the Board of Trade returns showed that one third of the shiipping from British points was from the western ports between Bristol and Barrow. —Mr Simile- proposed t'hey adopt the resolu- t on.—Rev A. F. Millis said that he knew the loss which Milford and Pembroke had sus- taiu/od in the dockyard and by the diversion of the Irish traffic to Fishguard.—The resolu- tionw,as unainamously adopted. RIVER POLLUTION. The British Science Guild asked the Coun- oil to. pass a resolution calling on the Gov- ernment to promote legislation with a view to prevent the pollution of rivers.—Col. Morris said if the writers of that letter saw the. rivers Amman, and Lou ghar, it would open, their eyes. These iivers were full of po,:so:is emptied by the various tinplato works. If the tiinplate owners were wise in their generation, they would utilise the stuff which they noiw tun-nod into the streams to kiill the fish and almost ruin the cattle which kiill the fish and almost ruin the cattle which Ù!rla IlIk he water when the riveir was Jow. -11he Council decided to suppont the resolution. THE "DANGER" OF HOME RULE FOR WALES. A letter was read from tihte Cardiganshire Council asking the County Council to sup- port a resolution calling on the Government to insert in the next Education Bill a pro- posal to constitute a Board of Education, for Wal;es.-Rcv A. F. Mills proposed that they adopt the nvsolu tio n. —Mr Mervyn Peel opposed the proposition. He though* that tlhey already bad a department in the Board of Education. He couild not h<^j> thinking that that was quite sufficient. He believed tha.t a National Council of Education for Wales would only open the door to offices of high salaries to be filled iby the friends of those interested in promoting the National Council of Education for Wales ("No, no.") It had lbeen calculated that these offices would cost £100,000 a yelar, and that some- thing mke R5,000 would have to cojpe out of the pockets of the taxpayer of this county as a contribution! towards these officials. That alone was a sufficienlt argument against the motion; 'but it was, he believed, a step towards the establishment of some measure of Home Rule for Walies, such as had been proposed.—Rev A. F. Mills said he rose to a point of order. This was a question only of general principle, and he did not think they ought to discuss details.—Rev T. Johns said he supported the resolution. He did not believe a word which Mr Mervyn Peel hadN r,all,d.-Dr Thomas said he was inclined to move that the letter lie on the taible. He noticed thiat the chairnian. of the Education Committee did not open his mouth on the suibject. So far as HOlme Rule was concerned he was in favour of Hotue Rule all round.— Mr John Lloyd said that the reason he had not spoken was that he thought that the need of a Natiollial Council of Education for Wales was so !self-evident that it was not necessary for him to say anything. He hoped that the proposition would be carried unanimously. The (motion) was carried unani mously. THE ASYLUM IMBROGLIO. The Cardiganshire County Council wrote The Cardiganshire County Council wrote asking thiat- the Asylum dispute 'be referwed to arbitration. (A similar resolution, has also been passed fby Pon-ilbrokc,,ohii-e). -The C-leir-k said that the questin was not one for arbi- tration. The question, of the merging of the Borough in. the County was one between the County and the Borough concerned. If the other counties claimed to have a right to inteIrfere in that, they could take; steps by an action at law to assert their claims. To take a legal point of that miagnitude for settle- ment by arbitration was not the proper course.—Rev A. F. Mills proposed that they accept the Clerk's opinion..—Mr J Lloyd I second that. That has been our contention for the last 14 years.—This was carried. ALL ABOUT 2s, 6d. A WEEK. The County Council wias engaged for three- quartres of an hour in discussing the recom mendatiom of the Finance Committee that the wtages of the caretaker of the County Offices should ibe (liaised from tl to £1 2s 6d a week.—The Rev. A. F. Mills said that if the man was worthy of anything he was worthy of a greater increase than the paltry half crown a week.—Dr Thomas wanted to know why this man was to have an increase seeing that he had been so lately appointed Mr James Phillips said that when the man was appointed he could not have known; that his duties would fee as great as they had now proved to be. He aiW his wife had. to be working from five or six o'clock in the morn inig until ten or eleven o'clock at ni(ght. There Was so much Wlorik to keep the place Clean that they had sometimes to pay a dharwoman for three or four day.?.Mr Ben Evans moved they do not grant the increase. The woak of the caretaker could be a good deal lessened I if soane of meetings now held at the County Offices were held at the Guildhall. The Main Roads meetings and the Education Conir! mittee meetings could much better he held at the 'GuildbalL—Mr Delme Davies Evans said that he had not voted at the Committee He had been inclined to, sympathise with the application but his words, at Lianelly had oome hack to him—that if they increased the halil keepers salary this man would have a right, to expect all! increase. If they took some of the meetings hack to the Guildhall, the man who had got the extna sa.Ia.ry would have to do a little of the extra work.—Mr J. Lloyd said that if the meetings were to be hel at the Guildhall; it must be pit in a better state of repair.—Mr T. E. Brig- stocke said that the man. had to light 17 fires a day and had to woilk about 16 hours, a day -ik John WiL-ams said that if 17 fires were lighted every day he would liket to know how many cleiiks they had (hear, hear, and Chvych, ehvyeh.")—Rev. A. F. Miills: Are 17t clerks?—Mr J. Williams: I don't jflJL pi -t,"1 not asking the question.—Mr Barnack- iwojiosed they call at Bank WiSiam^ m Ba"lk House.—Mr John mittee to ?i7<f ^iey appoint a com- the application ibut aftemvards siiSrted it, because he found that the man had had ex ra duties put on linm since he had oontrac te-d to do the job at £ 1 a weelk—,Mi- Ro^berts said that he challenged anyone in. that room to sav that they could live on tl a week. Th,p, Council's workmen, ought- to be so pa,id t'liat it would be. worth their while to keep their joh. Men in ilie employment of the Council were so, paid that they did rot care wh(ytiik-r they lost their jotbs or not. He .moved that the man get 24s a week.—iMr D. C. Parry acked if the man got anything besides the £ 1 a week.—Dr Thomas said thatt. he lived on the premises iand got fire aaid light.—Mr J. Johns said that periiaps the officials who were in the office late at night did not use it in the da ytiime when they were walking about somewhere else. He moved that they refer this to a comnnittee to see whether they could arrange a time when this nuvn could finisi4 liis day's work. At present he had no time of his own, he had to wallt the leisure of every officiaL-Rev. A. Fuller Mills, in seconding, said that he was told that the man had to work on Sunday as well.—Mr John Lloyd said that they tmade a great fuss about 2s 6d a week ior a poor mian, but if somebody else applied ifor tIO0 a, y-e-ar increase they would get it quick. It had 'been done before. If amy of the, officials worked until 3 o'clock in the morning this man hiad to see m out.- Dr Thomas said that iif they wished to do the workilllg men of the county a good turn, they ought to enquire into the sweating isysteni of their officials who kept this man working until the middle of the iiiglit.-Ther-e was a good deal of disorder at this point, 'and the Chairman said that it was no credit to the Couinci.l to. spend their time -as they did. He appealed to them, for their own reputation.— 21 mennbers voted for a 251 6d a week increase and 15 for 4s a week.—The former was oarried FAIR REPRESENTATION. r The Local (Goveriinient Act Committe-e had declined to allow another member for Pem- brey and stated that tJley "decline to enter- tain any proposal to revise the representa- tion. of a County Electoral Division umtil it contains an electorate which, if the Electoral Division were divided, would allow of 600 electors for each of the s.uh-di.visions of an industrial constituency, and 400 for each of a rural constituency."—Rev. J. H. Roes said that three members should be allowed to Pembrey.—Mr G. E. Bowen seconded.—Mr W. B. Jones wanted to know whether the members were supposed to represent horses, cows, sheep, and men.—Dr Thomas: And women,. —Mr T. Thomas said that it was not Liber ail ism to, allow representation to acres and not to men.—Mr D. C. Parry said that antique furniture was expensive and antique ideas popular. Perhaps the people from Llatnfynydd were considered more enlighten ed than the people iin the industrial districts. —Mr B. Evails said that the a,dt distinctly stated that area and population were to be taken inlto account. In a town people could easily get together to discuss their affairs; in a ^flattered aural district it was much more difficult to get i.n touch with the opinions of the .people.—Mr J. Lloyd stated all the people of Lianelly could be got together in a few minutes by ringing the fire bell. He had a district ten miles !by niine, and it took him three weeks to;go round it before the election He had to iaalk a whole day to, see one of his electors.—Mr W. B. Jones asked if constitu- encies were to Je made for canvassing pur- pfctees. He thouight the (sooner ;,oanvaesihg was done away with the better.—Mr Dalvid Evans agreed as to canvissing, but it was necessary that a member should 'be itll touch with hie constituents and be able to consult them.—Mr W. B. Jones: They never do it. —■Mr David Evans: Mr Jones can speak for himself. He cannot speak of what we do.- Dr Thomas said that if the idea of some of the imemibers wcre, adopted, the county of Carmarthen would be ruled bv Llanielily, Burry Port land the. Amman Valley.-17 members voted for referring the report back and 22 for adopting it. THE COUNTY COUNCIL TO ACQUIRE THE WATER. The Parliamenta-ry Committee had con- sidered the Lianelly Rural and Burry Port IIliban Waibar Biilil, and the Ammanford Urban Water Bill. They decided that the District Councils were imcurring inordinate expense in fighting each other for the same source of water supply. They recommended that the Clerk lodge petitions against the Bill and take steps to constitute the Council a Water Board to supply water to the various local bodies.—Mr W. B. Jones said that one of the members of the Council who had per- sonal interests to sierve.—Mr Bowen That is a lie.—Mr W. B. Jones said that Mr Bowen had a spring at Ponta,ntwn which he wished the iiurry Part, people to take.-Rev. A. F. Mills said that the introduction of these per eonal questionis were very unfair and undig- nified.—-Mr J. Johns and Mr J. Lloyd moved the adjournment of the question, but this was defeated.—There was a good deal of disorder.—The Chairman said that some of tnem would not obey the Standing Orders.— Mr Siimlett: Knock them down Mr Chairman man.—-Mr J. Johns: It is your duty to call them to order.—The Chairman: I am not sure, Mr John, that you will always obey the ob,airman.A-Ir James Phillips said that he did not see the objection to the County Conn cil giving the water, and St. Clears and New castle Emlyn coming to the County Council, instead of Parliament, if they wanted it.— Mr T. Thomas said that the County Council was acting the part of a "ibig banker" to the local bodies.—Dr Thomas: And an honest one I hope.Mr T. Thomas characterised some of the statements in the report of the Parlia mNlltJary Committee as delibeiiate lies.—Mr Llody A terminological iinexatottitude.—Mr. James said that the Glamorgamshire County Council had to pay thousands of pounds to local authorities for water, because they had not taken, this step. Unless they took this step they had not the necessary power to pre vent outsiders taking water frem the county. —Mr W. N. Jones said that Lianelly was going to get Parliamentary powers to get water from "Llygad y Llwchwr," and they would have let Ammaniford have water at a lid rate; now ? would cost Ammanford a 2s 3d rate. He was glad 1:11,at they had a body which would come to the rescue of little bodies when, they could 'not agree.—iMr Mer vvn Peel said that the Fishery Board ou t¡ ü to be constituted a Watersheds Board or the ii,a-bure contemplated by the Royal Com- mission. The County Council was not a big brother; it was rather a mother who wished to prevent two -of her children fighting ever what belonged to them but also- to other chil dren who might require it in f' f,itlice.- Rev J. H. Rees who spoke ion Welsh, said this would have heenrightt enough if the County Council had done it before but not now when the local bodies had prepared their schemes Sir James Hills Johnes a§k-ed if he cm1.1 have Mr Rees' remarks translated into English. Mr Rees couild speak English and everybody in the room understood English. He (Sir James) did not know what Mr Rees had been, ooyiinlg.-The Chairman: I cannot stop a Welshman speaking in his own country —Mr Rees translated his romiaeks.-Rev. D. W. Jones said that. it was a matter whioh the counttv could manage better.—Col. Morris asked that after being served wilth writs by riparian owners, t'he AmTnanforld District Council should not find itself opposed by the County Council when it went to Parliament. Rev. A. F. Mills cited the losses of Glamor- gan., Monmouth, and Radnor through neglect ing to take such a step.—The meeting degen eriated into a oliaos for a quarter of an hour, three or four members speaking at the same time and shouting at each other.—Colonel Morris appealed to the County Council. It was a life and death struggle for Amimanford It was decided to adopt the recommendation by 26 vote's to 11. SMALL HOLDINGS AND ALLOTMENTS. The f(yllow,i,iiig were appointed a Committee to put the Small Holdings and Allotments Act into force: Mr W Griffiths, Rev. T. Johns, Mr T. Jones, iMr J. Llewelyn Thomas, Mr J. Jo-h",S,-Ntr H. Jones Davies, Rev. A. F. Mills, Mr J. Lloyd, Mr L. N. Powell, Mr W. J. Williams. Mr W. N. Jones, Mr P. E. Wil- liams Mr W. Davies, IMr B. Evans, Mr D. Willi aims, Dr Thomas, Mr D. Evans, Mr J. Lewis (Meiros Hall) and Mr T. Barrett. THE SANATORIUM QUESTION. The next business was to fix the date of the Sanatorium enquiry which is to be held by the whole Coliiiell, to decide whether they wild contribute towanls it.Mr W. N. Jones proposed the 19th Febru,a,1;y.-Mr J. Phillips, in opposing, said that this had been ■foisted on the Council by a class of persons who had not canvassed their constituents on the subject.—Mr W. David said they had decided to hold the enquiry. The only thine to do was to fix the date.—Mr James Pliillips proposed that they do not hold tho enquiry until after the next County Council elections so that the ratepayers should have a voiice in the matter. They had deferred the question of read management in order to let the ratepaj'-ers have a voice in it. Why should they, without consulting the ratepayrs, vote a sum of money tow,aids this institution any more than towards the Carmarthenshire In- firmaiy and other institutions which had justi. fled their existence.—Mr W. Mabon Davies and Ar J. Llmv "Miami.s supported the amend rnent.—Mr Piarry said that the amendment was out of order.—Mr Phillips: It is not out of order.—The Chairman said that- whatever differences of opinion there might be about the sanatorium it would be unreasonable nnt to adopt such an amendment. Mr Phillips coukl im.alke his objection in another form.— He held that the date must be fixed that day -17 vofed for Mr W. N. Jones's proposition. and 13 for the amendment,

LIGHTS. Mr Ben Evans moved and it was carried "Tihat the Countty Council make an Order under Section 4 of the Lights on Vehicles Act 1907, exempting from the operations of that Act vehicles carry ing in. the course of harvest ing operations, any farm produce to stack or barn from the 1st June to let October."

HOLIDAYS. Mr C. E. Morris moved and it was agreed "That no Meeting of this Council nor of the Main Roads Council, nor of any Committee or Sub-Committee of either 'body, be held henceforth on any day usually kept in this County as a geineral holiday."

Carmarthen Races ■ Wednesday .and Thursday, Jan. 29-30, 1908. LIST OF ENTRIES. FIRST DAY. LLANELLY MAIDEN HURDLE RACE. Mr F. Bibby's Creangate, 5 years. *Mr W. Blake's Lady Kathleen, aged. Mr Henry T. Castle's Bedgrove, 6 years. Mr T. Lewis's Greenhorn, 4 years. Mr J. J. Rees's Phil Christo, 5 years. Mr C. S. Smiths' Corndeian, 5 years. THE ,ERLL YS SELLING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE. Mr J. E. Walkers' Jilted, aged. Mr E. Thomas's Flattery, 6 years. Mr j. Wynford Pliilipps's Funny Wag, aged Mrs Harrison's Reptile, 5 years. Mr T. Sheehan's Mount Earl II., 6 years. Mr L. 11. Beaudhamp, Grey Diamond, 4 years HARKFORWARD HUNT STEEPLE- CHASE. Mr F. Bibby's Capacity, 6 years. Mr A. M. Crickett's Granada, 6 yeai's. Capt. James Foster's Old Silver, 5 years. Mrs Dudley Hill's IMie Violet, aged (£50). Mr H. Hitching's Cilwendeig, aged. -Nl.r H. R. Lawrence's Sharpshooter, 5y ( £ 50) Mr D. H. Leslie's Eoscene, aged (£50). Sir Marteine Lloyd's Geoff, aged. Mr J. Wynford Pbilipps's Dathi, aged. Truefit II., aged. THE UNITED COUNTIES HUNT STEEPLECHASE. *,Mr John Anthony's Gwendraeth, 4 years. Capt. C. A. Barker's Red Cardinal, 6 years. Mr F. Bibby's Pembroke Lad, 6 years. ————— Mariner, 5 years. Mr D. Davies-Evans' The Clown, aged. Mr H. Harries' Ascushla II., aged. ————— Haverfordwest, 6 years. *Mr R. H. Barries, Glenside, 6 years. Truefit II., aged. *Mr J. Lock Morris' Unexpected III., 6 yrs. Mr C. V. Pryse-Rice's Arohdruid, 6 years. ————— Black Cock, aged. *Mr B. Rees' Redskin V., aged. Mr G. L. Stokes' Shoot, aged. Topthoni V., aged. Mr W. V. Howell Thomas' Flip Jack II., 6y. __8_- SECOND DAY. THE TALLY-HO OPEN HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE. Mr F. Bilhlby's "Loop Head, aged. Mr J. C. Metcalfe's Father Ignatius, 5 years *Mr W. Blake's Whitcliffe, aged. Sir Marteine Lloyd's Geoff, aged. Mr J. W. Philipps' Bushey Path, aged. Mr J. W. Philipps' Dathi, aged. TOWY MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE. Capt. Anthony's Paddy Nattiin, aged (R50). I Mr F. Bibby's Capacity, 6 years. Mr Henry T. Castle's Bedgrove, 6 years. Mr A. M. Crickett's Granada, 6 years. Capt. James Foster's Old Silver, 5 years. Mrs Harrison's General Killian, 5 years. Mr T. Lewis's Greenhorn, 4 years. THE BRONWYDD HURDLE RACE. Mr F. Bibby's Creangate, 5 years. Aerostat, aged. *Mr W. Blake s Lady Kathleen, aged. Mr H. T. Gay's Aughmacloy, aged. Sir Marteine Lloyd's Geoff, aged. Mr J. Wynford Philipps' Moliapo, 4 years. Mr J. J. Rees' Phil Cristo, 5 years. Mr E. Thomas' Lord Worman, aged. *Entered by telegram, and not yet con- firmed. r The CARMARTHEN TOWN SELLING HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE ajid MAES- YPRIOR SELLING STEEPLECHASE did .not fill, and will be reopened under altered conditions to close the evening before run- ning.

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Kidwelly Reading Room and Institute. ANNUAL iMlEETING. The annual meeting was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, the 16th inst., when the Mayor (Councillor W. Wilkins) presided, there were present Alderman J. Jones, Councillors G. Jones (treasurer), and S. H Evans, Messrs F. Randell, Lewis Jones, T. Mansel, and T. A. Morris, secretary i| TREASURER'S REPORT. The minutes of the last meeting having been signed, the Treasurer presented hilS statement of accounts, which showed a balance i.n hand of £ 38 138 4d, a state of affairs which was considered eminently saitis factory. It was decided to make a sub- stantial addition to the Library, and the local ministers were to be approached with a view to their making a selection of Welsh Works, the chloice of suitable English volumes being left in the liamds of Mr D. 0. Jones, Castle School, ,and, the Secretary. BILLIARD TOURNAMENT. The Secretary reported that the Billiaid Table had been very well patronised during the Avinter months, 'and was a valualble source of reve-nne to the Institute. A small com- mittee was appointed to arrange a Tourna- ment, the Mayor, with his usual generosity, offering a 1st prize—"The History of Kid- welly," by the Rev. D. D. Jones, Vicar- while a second prize would be provided from the funds. VOTE OF CONDOLENCE. This was the first meeting held since the lamented .death of Alderman D. Stephens, The Arlais, who had always been a consistent and generous suppo'iteir of the Institute, and on, tho proposition of Mr Gco. Jones, secon- ded Iby iMr F. Randell, a vote of condolence with the family of the decea-sed gentleman was carried in silence. ELECTION OF OFFICERS & COMMITTEE Votes of thanks for their untiring efforts in the interest of the Reading Room and Institute were accorded the Treasurer and Secretary, who were unanimously re-elected. The Committee was al-o re-appointed with the additiom of iMr G. E. Bowen, Ramsey House, and Mr Harry Bate, Station Road, while Mr S. H. Evans and Mr T. Mansel were elected auditors. It was decided to continue the various news papers, etc., as at present, and on account of the full reports of the TOWill Couneiil meetings that had recently appeared in the "Carmar- then Weekly Reporter," and which were alluded to in appreciative tennis, it was unani mously decided to order that paper in future. A vote of thanks to the Mayor for presid- • ing, concluded the business,

Staff Ball at the Joint Counties Asylum, Carmarthen. On Monday evening the annual ball of the Staff of the Joint Counties Asylum took place and, as usual, proved a most enjoy- able function. The event was held in the large dining hall of the institution, which for the nonce had been transformed into a ball room, and the decorations provided for the festive season still being in evidence, the hall preseiited a very picturesque appear- ance. Over 100 couples were present, and as dress was optional, a number of nurses and attendants appeared in fancy costumes, and the variety in colours added greatly to the picturesque side of the gay scene. Dancing commenced at 7.30, and continued with but slight intermission until 1 a.m. The floor was in grand condition, and a pro- gramme of 20 dances, with a couple of extras thrown in (including a leap-year dance), was gone through with zest by the large com- pany, the dreamy waltz, the simple polka, the lively barn dance, the graceful military two step, and the favourite Lancers receiv- ing equal attention. The nurses, attendants, and visitors vied with each other in securing the utmost pleasure fromi the event, and they were. courteously assisted in gaining this end by the Matron Lilian Jeffreys) and Mr Ben Thomas, the head attendant, who acted as M.C. Both were assiduous in their atten- tion to the members of the staff and visitors The music was supplied by the Asylum Orchestral Band (under the direction of Mr John Thomas, bandmaster), augmented by Messrs Victor and Gustave Jones, with Mr T. S. Puddicoimbe at the piano. Dr John Richards, the Medical Superintendent, was present, and was prominent in making the affair go off as pleasantly as possible, and the same may be said of Dr Brinley Lloyd, the assistant medical officer. During the interval, light refreshments were served in Ward No. 6, and at the conclusion of the dance, coffee was handed round. In this connection, a word of praise must !be unre- servedly meted out to Miss Lilian Jeffreys, tho matron, who was indefatigable in her endoavours to mtako the event a thorough success, and it iis pleasant to note that her efforts were attained, the staff ball of 1908 being voted one of the most pleasant and enjoyable ever held at the J.C.A.

A.A.A. and N.C.U. Dispute. SETTLEMENT—SPECIAL TERMS FOR WALES. The idispute on the deciding of professional foot and amateur cycling evenlts at the same meetings was terminated on Saturday at a conference in London. It was agreed tha.t no further penmats should be issued for such meetings, except for Rliondda. Valley, Car- marthen, Aberdare, .and Menthyr, and also that no competitor disqualified or suspended by the Amateur Athletic Associlatiollshal1 bo allowed to compete as a professional at a -meeting lauthlorised by the National Cyclists Union within six months of the date of his suspension or disqualiifcation). their bereavement.

Carmarthen Connty Petty Fessiors This court was held on Saturday before Mr D. L. Jones, Derlwyn. (in the chair); Mr A. O. Davies, plands, Mr Hughes, Middleton Hall, Mr John Lloyd, Penybanik; Mr J. LIl. Thomas, and Mr L. A. L. Evans, Pantycendy

CARRYING A GuN WITHOUT A LICENSE Richard Jones, Rock and Fouinta-in Hall, Mynydd street, Swansea, the Swansea half- back, was charged by Mr O'Sullivan with carrying a gun. without having previously ta'ken out a license, at Llangunnock, on the 3rd of December. When accosted by a policeman, who asked him if he had a license he said lie had, and gave the name and ad- dress of a person in Swansea, who had one. He was afterwards traced, and the summons was the outcome. He was fined tl and costs

NO INDE-NTIFICATION NUMBER. James Goulstone, Boat and Anchor Inn, Priory street, was charged with using a motor car without an iiiidentification, number. The car in question was the property of the Car- marthen Brickworks Company.—P.C Thomas proved the case, and defendant was fined Is and costs.

REFUSING TO QUIT. Morgan Morgan was charged with refusing to quit the licensed premises of the Butcher's Arms, Llainddarog. Defendant did not appear, and a warrant was issued for his apprehension.

PROBATION ACT.—TEST CASE. A young lad, Gwilym Davies, Felinfoel, Lianelly, wa s charged with stealing a watch and chain, the property oif Job Edwards, Smitai s Arms, Llangendeiirne. Prosecutor valued them at £ 5. Defendant pleaded guilty, and said he would never do it again. He was cautioned, and Sergt. Davies. Lianelly, who gave evidence, was ordered to see him home safe.—Defendant will be placed under the charge of a proba- tion officer in accordance with the new Act.

Carmarthenshire Hounds at Ferryside. The Carmarthenshire Foxhounds met at Cuvm Mill, Ferryside, on Friday last. Among .Y the field who braved the inclemenyc of the weather were the Master (Mr R. H. Harries), Col. Lloyd, Pare Henri; Mr and Mrs Delme Davies-Evans, Penylan; Mr Grismond Philipps, Cwmgwili; Mr Strick. Amman- ford; Mr T. Parkinson, Castle Pigyn; Miss Francis, Myrtle Hill; Mr and Miss Thomas. Towyn the Misses Barker, Oaklands Capt. Harries, Bryntowy; Mr John Anthony, Cil- veithi, and his son and a number of farmers. The Iscoed covert yielded a brace of foxes, one of which, after running through the covert for about a quarter of an. hour, broke out at the lower end, and made a point towards Iscoed Cross-roads, up over the bank past Treforis, and was viewed going over the hill on to Trecor Farm. After running over the road here for about a mile he made a point straight up towards the cliffs. The hounds received a check here for a short time, and knowing that Reynard was making towards the cliff, the master deemed it ad- visable not to proceed, and went to look for fresh foxes. The uniting party came back to I Cwmcadno, but before hounds got in straight the fox had broken away, having evidently a start of at least twenty minutes. Hounds made a line across a few fields, but as it was useless proceeding with this late start, they were called back. Penybaoh was drawn blank, and sport was abandoned for the day. The scent was anything but good.

Irrigation of Hopfields. LLANGELER DEFENDANT'S COUNTER- CLAIM. Mr Justice Ridley and a special jury were on Tuesday engaged all day at J-he Royal Courts of oJ ustice in hearing the case of Merryweather and Co., Ltd., v Jones Bros., LartB residents of Llangeler, Llandyssul, Car- marthenshire, but now large hop growers in Worcestershire. Defendants admitted plaiti tiff's claim oif R332 for hire of a fire engine to irrigate their hopfiekls during drought, but counter-claimed for tl,874, alleging that the engine did not do the work required. Mr Daviies Jones., who made the contract with plaintiffs, wa.3 in the box under cross exaniina tion, and the case had not concluded when the Court adjourned until Wednesday. Mr Justice Ridley and a special jury re- sumed the" hearing in the King's Bench Division of the Royal Courts of Justice on Wednesday of the case of Merryweather and Co., Ltd. v. Jones Bros., late residents of Llangelor, Llandyssul, Carmarthenshire, but now large hope growers in Worcestershire. The plaintiffs' claim of t332 for the hire of a fire cip, to irrigate the hopfiekls during drought was admitted, but they counter- claimed for jCl.874 alleging that the engine did not do the work required. Consfderatble evidence was called, and finally it was deci- ded that the opinion of the jury should be taken on the question Did Me-srs Jones un- derstand the conditions of the contract that Messrs Meriyweather would not accept any responsibility for any consequential loss of any kind ? If they understood that condition said his Lordship, and it was mentioned in more than one letter, it did away with the counter claim. The jury were unable to agree H;,s Lordship thereupon said he would give judgment on the claim as admrtted for t332 9s 10d., and judgment for Messrs Meriy- weather en the counter-claim, the costs re- served to be costs in the aet.on. There would be a stay of execution for eight days with a view to appeal.

Death of Mr Jonathan Phillips (FORMERLY OF YSGUBORSTONE). One of the most highly respected residents of Carmarthen has passed aiviay in the pea-son of Mr Jonathan Phillips, who died at 16, Piieton-place, o.n Saturday morning, aged 65 years. Mr Phillips had but lately retired from business as a fanner at \sguborstone, where he had lived the greater part ot his life. He was held in universal respect for his upright and straightforward character. It was an accepted fact aniongst all classes in Carmarthen that Mr Jonathan Phillips would Inot do anything which he did not be- lieve to be honest. He had raised himself to a position., possessing the respect and con- fidence of his fellow townsmen entirely by his own industry and honesty. On several occasions he was returned at the head of the poll for the Board of Guardians. When there were eight to twelve candidates Mr Phillips secured a poll equal to two-thirds of the entiie electorate. In fact, however much ooonle seemed to be divided as to filling the other five placets, they seemed to be prac- tically unamillmous in selecting "Jonathan," as he was familiarly called, for the first. He really was a "Guardian of the Poor," and he knew every poor person in Carmarthen, and pleaded their case before the Board. When he could not persuade hjs fellow- Guardians to put the case o.n the list, he would give the applicant something out of his pocket. This we know him to have done re- peatedly. He was for many years a faithful member .of the Calvinistic Methodist Church at- Water street, a.nd had for some time been a deacon of that chureh. He is survived by a widow and a daughter—Mrs Griffiths, of Manor Farm, Llranllwch. The funeral took place on Wednesday at Water street Chapel. It was the largest public funeral for "men only" seen in the chapel during living memory. The service was conucted by the Rev W. D. Rowlands (pastor). Amongst others talcing part were: Rev Jonathan Marsden., Vicar of Llanllweh Rev Mr Evans, Penygraig; Rev Professor D. E. Jones, Union street; Rev T. N. Phillipson, English Wesileyan; Rev E. B. Lloyd, Bwlch- newydd; Rev H. P. Atkins, Ebenezer; and the Rev iSamuel Evans, Cwmdwyfran. !DI! v j ■*» » ■

Nephews and Nieces. CARMARTHEN WILL LITIGATION. In the Chancery Division on Friday (before Mr Justice Warrington) the adjourned sum- mons in the mat-ter of in re Roberts, deceased (Williams and Davies) came on for hearing. The matter for the Court to decide was what the testator meant by nephews and nieces. Three issues were raised respecting the class -whether direct nephews and nieces living at the time the will was made, surviving nephews and nieces, or great nephews and nieces. Mr Methald, jun., said he appeared for Charles John The testator died in July, 1875, and the will provided for speci- fic bequests of freehold property at Carmar- then to nephews and nieces. He gave R800 to a sister-in-law, Martha Chapman for life, and then to her daughter, Martha Jane Williaiiiis, and then to the class of relatives who were the subject of this inquiry. In the testator's will there was one niece specifically mentioned as "my niece," and at the time of the testator's death there were 20 nephews and nieces, including this one, living. At the time of the decease of the last life tenant there were 12 of those relatives living. After hearing arguments his TordAlip said the real question was -what the testator 'meant 'by nephews! and nieces Were they those living on the 17th February, 1900, or were the funds to be divided amongst the class who were living in 1907 on the death of the last tenant for life. After full considera tion of the terms of the will, his Lordship said 99 men out of 100 referred to his wife's nephews and nieces as his own. His judge- ment was that the money divisible ii-as among such nephews and nieces of the testator and his wife living at the date of the testator's will, and those living on the 30th July, 1907, the date of the death of Martha Jane Wil- liams. Others must be excluded from the benefits. The remainder of matters men- tioned in the summons he directed to be sent back to Judge in Chambers.

A Year's Weather Record. Mr John Taylor, of the Gardens, Alityferin., has compiled the following record of the weather duirinia: 1907: Dry Wet Snow January 19 10 2 February 17 7 4 L March 25 G- April 15 14 1 May 19 12 June 11 19 — July 17 14 — August 21 10- September 25 5 October 13 18 November 20 10 December 16 15

KIDWELLY. CANTATA.—The cantat, "Bethlehem," that had been prepared by the Gapel Sul Sunday School Choir, under the able leadership of Mr S. H. Evans, was perio'cned for the third tune on Sunday evening (the 12th inst), the proceeds which realised a good sum, beina to the reliei cif the poor of the congregation. DEATH. — i ue death occurred on. Fridav last of Airs Thomas, widow of iMr T. Thomas, The Emporium, who was for some years the head in aster of the National School in this town, liii? deceased had been ailing foir some time, and had gone to Aberystwyth to recupeivie, where she breathed her last at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr Noithev, draper. The greatest sympathy is felt with the family in their bereavement.

TEMPERAXCE. -The fifteenth of the series of meetings in connection with the Carmarthen Gospel Temperance Society was hfelJ at the Salvation Army Barracks (the Assizes being held at tI e Guildhall) on Saturday evening last There was a fair attendance. The meeting was preeided nTerbytheRer El Kei E^nr.o. M.A., pastor of Priordy Chapel, who was supported by the Rev H. P. Atkit.s. Weish Wtsleyan Mr Whicher, Morley-sUvet, &s. Tne programme was in the hands of Mr Dunn Williams, G. & L conductor of ihe Carmarthen Male Voi,-c Pa«ty the accom- panist beitg that talented piu'iist Miss Morgan; the Coopernge, Blue strict, who performed her duties with her eceuttorred ability. The meeting commenced with the Ringing of a hymn. after which the Chaiiimr. offered prayer. The following was the programme g me through :-Welsh hymn, "Dyroa Geidwad i'r colledig," The Audience; ong, Mr W. Dunn Williams duett. Miss Gwen Thomas. North Parade, end Mi?e Beatrice Davies St. Peter's-8 re t song, Miss Myfi Jones, 1 Penuel- streft (this little girl rendtrrd htr olo very ew-eii\) \t Cish addr^es, the Cuiiiuioar. (the addri s WIIS II matfrly and it is hoped Mr E,a-Lls Wi I visit the meetings Eoo.) again) Sony, iilf-ster D. D Tro;r.a, Liltie Wati'r-street, given in his usual Dice style; duell, Mbs Lizzie Pttrrý and Mr W. Dunn WillismF song, 11 l'eidiwcb g "fyn i mi gnnu," Miss Ruy Evans, Moiley-street address, Captain pratt, Ci!rnar, hen son, The Toilers," Miss H. J. Jcnes. Biitncfiel(I-tcrrace song, Mr T. C<n>vil Evans After singing the D' xology, the Chairo.an closed the meeting with. the Benediction. Foli THE BLOOI. IS TH%, -Clarke'e world- famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanses the blo,.d from whatever cause arrsiug- F .r scr. ful s acurv y, eczema, skin and blood difeases. Pm.pies una sot ei. of all kinds, its effects are mar, venous i i ousanr oof testimonials. In bottles, 2* 9d and lis of a'l chemists. Propri-iors, Lincoia and Mid'ai d Counties Drug Company Lincoln. Ask for Clarke's Blood Mixture and do not be persuaded to take. anv imitation.

BIRTH. Wo()T)LIFFE -January 23rd, at the Half Moon H, tel, the wife of Mr T. M. W codliife of a S >D DEATHS. PHILLIPS.—-L.una-\ IS-h. at li;, Picton-torrace, Car- martlo i Mr Jonathan Puillips (formerly of Y,tlh, 'stllie F:tlÏ! QIJrJl':ut.he,.), ag!:d Gf, )f'f.rs. SAMUKI.. J.I. ••■>1 v L-H, »t. 31S VVaU'r-str et, Car- n;aiiliei G\vi.yrn Anhur, infant M>II of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. and Ai. J. S wnucl, aged 1 year 7 months*. O

Dr Edwin Davies (son. oÆ Captain Da vies, Cloth Hall, Carmarthen) has just been appointbed Obstetric Officer to St. Mary's Hospital, London.. INFIRMARY.—The Secretary begs respect- fully to acknowledge the receipt of the fol- lowiiif-a:-kl 9s lOd, Workmen of Pembrey Copper Works; £1 12s 2d, Union st. Chapel, Carmarthan., £4 18s lid, Abengwili, Llanfl- haangel-uwoh-Gwili and Yspytty Churclies; periodicals, Mr R. James, Bridge st.; Mr ttiyse Lloyd, Glaiig%viti; Mrs Gwynne- Hughes, Gdaaiicptbi; and Lady Hills-Johnes. TIIEAT.-O,n, Tuesday last, Aliss White, the lady guardian, gave her usual treat to the inmates of the House, which consisted of a 'bag of caikes, a hu:n, ba,g of biscuits, and an orange to each; also ii-i addition a parcel of tea and sugar to the women; pipes and tobacco to the men; and toys, sweets, and crackers to the children. Miss Willite very much regretted the inanajtes could not have a sit dowm tea, as Avant of space prevented it, the new buildmg mot Ibeung completed. a nI"Il i ST. DAVID S IKIFLE UIAJB.— iiie connnuittee of the St. Daivid's Rifle Cltib have arranged two important competitions—one with air- guns iand one wilth mllIIwture rifleis-,open to all officers and memfbers off the club. Six prizes, ranging from 7s 6d downwards, will bo offered in each competition for the high- est totals of 3 shoots (of 7 irounds eaoli). rillie competition opens on Tuesday next January 28th, and w.u close on Thursday, Feb. 13th. The Ih'amd'icappers are iM-r David Rogers, Mr Torn Thomas. Mr J. W. Martin, and the hon. ooc. (Mr J. Howell Davies) from whloan fur- ther .paiiiticula'i's can, be obtained. LOCAL, SUCCESSES—We record with pleasure the following successes of private pupils of the Old College School in the College of Preceptors examination' held last December, and which msult was received om Saturday last:—M :ss A. E. Williams, Rosebery House, Wilnilfciiand, who passed in, the first class, and fcheraby qualified to become uncertificate.d .teacher (Code 1906) undor the Boaird of Edu- cation. Master C. L. White. The Grange, Cartmiarthen', who qualified for registration as imeditcal student ii-i;tli di&ineiion in Frendi. Master A. L. Jenkins, Llatinias, Gel'lhven, St. Clears, who qualified for pharmaceutical rogisfaiaitioaii. The latter took all the sub- jects in the self-sarnie, examination, which observation was compulsory for the qualifica- tiOin. of the other two. We very warmly con- griatul'aite the three on their success, and the teachers who coached them for the examina- tion.