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Rural District Council Mr. T. Davies, Pistvll Einon, presided at a meet- ing of the Lampeter District Council held the same day. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE' MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH. Dr. E. C. Thomas, M.D., D.P.H., presented his annual report to the Council:— The population as estimated to the middle of the year was 3,562, as com- pared with 3,566 in 1911. The uncorrected number of births was 62. The total deaths registered in the district were 5y, or 16 per 1,000 of population. No deaths occurred from diphtheria during the year. The causes of death were:—Measles, 1; whooping cough, 1; erysipelas, 1; pulmonary tuberculosis, 10; tubercular meningitis, 1; cancer, 4; rheumatic fever, 1; meningitis, 1; organic heart disease, 9; bronchitis, .a, 5; pneumonia, 2; other diseases of respiratory organs, 2; appendicitis, 2; nephritis, 2; congenital debility, &< 9; suicide, 2; other defined diseases, 2; diseased ill-defined, 6. Heart disease, bronchitis, aneemia and tuberculosiss are caused by the damp climate of this part of the country. The exposure to inclement weather produces a catarrhal condition of the chest organs as well as rheumatism, which is an affection of the heart producing organic change in its sub- stance, which is aggravated by the heavy work con- nected with agricultural labour. The infantile mortality was extremely high, being 258 per 1,000 nett births.—Water Supply: Llanwnen, Drefach, and Newcourt appear to be the villages that fare worst in this respect. At Llanwnen and Newcourt it would, I think, be possible to supply both school and village from the same source. The Council were contemplating the adoption of building bye-laws, and he had 'been asked to draw out a scheme based on the draft submitted by the Local Government Board as applicable to rural districts. As pointed out in last year's report all the surrounding districts bad adopted them, and it would be a step towards the improvement of housing accommodation in the dis- trict if certain essential sanitary requirements' in the erection of sanitary dwelling-houses had to be conformed with. -Sebools:-The following defects had been observed during the year :-Silian (Non- provided) Playground muddy, and should be covered with gravel.—Bettws: Entrance to closets damp and miiddy.Newc.,ourt: Water supply for drinking pur- poses unsatisfactory. It would be possible to arrange that the present eupply should be conducted in properly-laid pipes and used to supply the school and village. Concrete floors of sanitary conveniences defective.—Llanwnen: The water supply here ran short last summer. The gravitation system adopted failed owing to the water at its source having fallen below that at the outlet. By going further up it would be possible to get a supply which would gravitate downwards and provide water for both village and school.-Cellan: Cess-pit requires clean- ing. The floors of boys' urinal should be laid in concrete. Drains choked, and cloak-room not venti- lated. Schools and Spread of Infectious Diseases: Measles and diphtheria have been prevalent through- out moct of the districts. In Llanwenog especially, diphtheria had been rife and had not yet quite dis- appeared. The Llanwenog School was closed for three weeks.—Milk Supply: Cowsheds and dairies fairly satisfactory. SANITARY DWELLING HOUSES. An official from the Local Government Board appeared at the meeting, at which the housing ques- tion wa-s considered, the proceedings beinjf private.

TWM 'BARELS TO HIS INGLISH FFRINDS. Deer ffrinds,-I was sorri last wik I had to skribbl in a hurri to katch the post, ffor yiw now that ol Editor at Karmarthun is mek a blwming raw bekos I dont reit him in teim. Hang im, if hee had to tramp abowt an karri a big parsel of brellas leik Twm dus til his hans ar ol ffrozn, an tok to wimmins til is tung is ol riwmatik, he wood not kik up a row on pwr ol Twm. But ther he is not a bad ol chap iff yiw handl im the reit wei. He jinraliv has a tanner to sper wen ol Twm meets im, an as yiw now thees niml litl peeses cum in veri iwsffwl wen the lanlord is a bit pertikler abowt the slet. But there ar sum veri ffunni edditers in this ffunni ol wurld I was heer of wan sei that no tnan is a jintlman inles he now a lot of Greek. 0, Mari, that i gwd. Wen a chap livs in Wels I do think that Welsh is mor iwsffwl than Greek. When we livs in Rom, it is not a bad plan to stidi the Romans; an yiw kant do that unless yiw now ther langwidj. I heerd of anuthur chap as was brag- ing how is peper was a kleen wan. Twt twt. Twm wood not giv thanks ffer a kleen peper. I tel yiw whei. Wen yiw hanl durti stuff yiw must not wer a Nrheit shurt. Heers wat I mctn. Tiler's Mari fach ,the jineral meid of ol wurk. She goes to kleen the gret an ffender. Thees things cum kleen, but Mari's hans gets dnrti. But it is onest durt Yiw see sum ol winunin with hans leik a Iedi, an the hows leik a pijjun's nest. To Haliffaks with kleen hans, kleen peper, an evrithing. Giv Twm the gwd ol onest kolier, or navvy, an I shek hans with him. Giv Twm a peper hoo wil hanl the mut of hippokrissi, and go to the hutchis of the Ffari- sees, evn if he wil durti a bit of is ands. Thats the peper ffor Twm. Kleen indeed!! hoo can be kleen an do is wurk. I rimimbcr a man go to a lanlord an wantid to rent a ffarm. He was not get it. Whei? Bekos the lanlord was see the mans cart was too kleen. That was show that the man wa not cart dung to the ffarm he was ffarmin then. See the point I sippos? Met ol pal Wil thot that the hot Brittish Guvur- mont an Maddam Tussods was cumming to Llandvuri the uthur dei. Big ffleming posturs owt sei that big big miting at the Piblik Hoi (not piblik hows). Wei the neit was cum at last. The sun was go down as iwshiwal, an did not stop ffor the miting There was no speshal star to leed the peepls to the Piblik Hoi. When Wil went in he was thot ther was a tee- parti there, neerli ol wimmin an jildren. But bei an bei, Towin baoh was go on blatfform, and start ffeier awei leik a steem injin withowt a brek. The box hats an ffrok cots had cum ther ffrom Lanan- dras i Diddewi, an o Gargibbi i Gardidd. 0, the rivrent Towin bach was want the wimmnis an jil- drens to bileev that he was a gwd boi in Barlament. He was atend ol the niitings of Barlament eksept 2 owt of a posibl 100. Veri gwd, Towin. Twm wil reit owt a sertifiket ffor regilar atendans to yiw. Towin was then sei that he was breech a surmon in Barlament on the opiwm tred. She was a veri big cwostiwn ho was sei. Then the onnurubl mim. ber ffor Jeina an the oniwm. sei that wen he was go to speek on the Jeina, an opiwm he was ffeel as iff he was pwt in a sak. Purrhaps the onnurubl an rivrent mimber ffor Jeina was rimember the Llanpimsent pottetos an thot thei was put him in the sak with those pottetos. 0 Towin bach, yiw wil bee the deth of Twm wan of thees deis. bekos yiw do mpk me laffing. Twm is not think that Towin bach was want the sak Then he was ax them to lisn what his Oirish ffrint was g-ojn to sei. The Oirish Parti was do a lot ffor them. Jawk i. yis. Pat nows the wei to mek Towin an Cunipni dans to the Oirish jig. Onli ffor Jonni Ridmond to pwl the blwming twein, an yiw see Loid Jorj, Ax- with, Seint Makenna, Honest Jon, Rivrent Towin. ?.n J? «?n, dans leik dancing pwnshes. I dont now ji Mistir von Devis of shir Abarteifi now the wei to dans. But that is not mek mutch diffrens wether he dans or not. Wei Twm must leev the rivrent Towin an his opiwm, an sak. an his Oirish ffrint ffor the teim. Ta, ta, ol boi. VN ee shal meet agen sum- teim. o yes, Twm want to tel yw of a ffunni dreem he was got the uthur dei. Yiw cant bileev. Dang it ol, I do think yet the hoi thing is troo, and not a dreem. But ther. bekos I am nor kweit serten I leev it to yiw. Twm was get in ffrunt of a veri big bildin. O. it was a pritti wan I peepd throo the big dor, an was see a lot of peepl inseid. Bei an bei I was see sum thing wheit cum owt with too big wings. Heer, ses I, wat yiw col this pies. This fcs hevn, mei ffrend, he ses, wood yiw leik to hav a peep at it. Thenk yiw big, ses I, with a smeil leik a breecher or a barsn givs to a ded duck. Wei, he was tek Twm rown to see the biwtiffwl pleses, an do yiw no wat was neerli nock the stuffin owt of Twm.—Ther was ol the pwr dabs injoing thern- silvs A wan, but veri ffiw breechers. barsnr. an bub- likans ther. Ther was a ffiw deekns ther, but thei was pwr dabs on erth, and not thp jents with the "heit weskits. Ther was peepls of evri shep an culur ther, a trimendus lot of blax. Wei ses i to mei keind ffrend, ol Twm --va, newer thot that the mishoneris was do 130 mutch gwd. Wei viw ax that. he ses. O. ses I. bekos I see so nit-iiiii blax nWIl" heer. 0, mei door ffrend, ses he. thos niggurs hav not been teeched eni noti trix bei the wheit mens The "rifformd" bois ar downsters. Cant yiw heer that ofwl row,-singing "Pen Kalfaria" an clowting an punching wan anuthur. Thats a spesimen of yiwr gospel on erth. Wei, Twm was thot it was teim ffor him to skoot it. or purrhaps he wood hav to trot downsters bekos he cummod ffrom the erth. Wei afftur I was go owt ov the bremises, I was stand lwking at the biwtiffwl bilding when up cums a joker in ffroc cot an sheini topper, with a wm- brela an blak bag, with his nos up in the direkshon ov the moon. Off kors he was not see Twm. This eer joker gos to the dor an hammurs at the nocker til indeed I was think the hoi pies wood cum down. i an bei Pceter opns the dor. an axis this eer jent -wats the nois yiw keep. I was think an erthquek was nocking at the dor. I sei, Peeter, sed this chap, shunt wan scid of the entrans, ffor me to go in. Hoo ar viA-, met, ses Peeter Dont yiw now me. ses the preecher! I am the Rivernt Taffi Maknabs. D.D., of Starveshon Jappel. Dont now yiw, ses Peeter. Wats yiwr tred? Lwk heer, mei ffrend ,ses Maknabs, dont fforgit I am eumbodi I am yiwr masters fforman. ^Petter neerly (got a ffit. Yiw a survant he ses? \iw lwk too mutch of a toff to bee a survant. but enihow iff yiw wil tel mo hoo yiw now heer I wil let yiw in. Maknabs thot his seet was seff now an he rattls awei a lot of nems of njemburs ffrom hif- jappel. Peeter lwk in his big lejer, but bei an bei he ffownd the nems an then he was shek his hed. No, Mistir Rivrent Taffi Maknabs, D.D.. yiw wont go in. Yiwr ganer was heer ffor sum teim. but thei was kwarelingwith themselfs an evribodi. an was neerli turn the hoi pies into jappel splits, so I chuckd the joli lot owt, and yiw go an fFoiow them in dubl cwick teim. With that the dor was shut bang an the kee turnd in the lock. I dont now wher Mistir Rivrent Taffi Maknabs, D,. went afttt-r that, but I hop we wil not meet agen. I dont think we wil.

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LLANDOVERY TOWN COUNCIL The monthly meeting of this Council was held on Monday, 9th inst. Mr. J. C. V. Pryse-Rice, the mayor, presided, and there were also present: Aldermen T. Watkins (deputy mayor), C. P. Lewis, and D. Saunders Thomas; Councillors J. Nicholas, T. Roberts, Rd. Thomas, Wr Jones, H. Havard, J. Prytherch; and the clerk, Mr. H. Alfred Thomas. The Mayor intimated that the County Cocncil (of which body he is a member) had admitted a certain amount of liability with reference to the repairing of the kerbing in the borough. The consideration of tenders for hose for the use of the fire brigade was further deferred owing to the absence through illness of the engiaeer, Mr. John Lewis, as were also those for a handcart. With reference to the w aH near Waterloo Bridge, I which is now in a dilapidated condition, and which is claimed as private property, the Clerk having visited the spot He had come to the opinion that it was public property, and therefore it was the duty of the local authority to keep it in repair. Ald. Lewis observed that the Town Council had liitnerto kept the wall in repair. Some public authority must have built the A-all to safeguard the road running alongside. Mr. Roberts said they were liable for the upkeep of the road, and also the wall. He asked if the suggested cost for the work ( £ 5) was not rather an under-estimate ? Aid. Lewis—Subject to cement coping being placed there. Cement wears away and peels off, with the result that additional cost will have to be incurred. Why not put stone coping there? It would last much longer and these heavy stones could not be shitted Mr. R. Thomas-AVe will have extra expenditure before. That is the lighting of the borough streets. I therefore suggest that the matter be deferred until the next meeting. Mr. Roberts said special attention should be drawn to the way the coping was fixed. It was decided to invite tenders. Tenders for rechannelling of gutt-or in Garden- street were received from Mr. W. Wall, College View, and Mr. Thomas Williams. New-road. Mr. W. Jones urged that before they discussed these tenders they should consider the financial state of the borough. He understood they were overdrawn at the bank. In reply to questions, it was stated that the work would cost about ;CO. Ald. T Watkins said that only a short time ago they spent 9 on rechannelling a portion of the same street. From JB70 to LSO was a lot to spend in a by street. Mr. R. Thomas said that the main thoroughfares were of far more importance. Aid. Lewis pointed out that be was pressed to put throughings for houses up in that street. He could not get the work done owing to the absence of gutters. Aid Saunders Thomas asked if it would not be better to hold the tenders over until tÍley knew exactly what the County Council would do with regard to the kerbing on the main roads. Mr. R. Thomas-We might get a satisfactory answer from them by the next meeting. The sum- mer was approaching. Ald. Lewis said the summer months were the worst. Garden-lane was in a filthy state then Mr. T. Roberts suggested that-the postern near Mr. Lewis' property be attended to. Ald. Saunders Thomas said that would be verv unfair to the tenderers. Mr. J. Nicholas moved that the matter be de- ferred for three months Aid. Lewis said that would simply mean the play- ing of a game of battlecock and shuttledore. He pointed out that they had asked their Surveyor to report and bring in an estimate. He moved that the work be carried out, as Garden-lane in the sum- mer months was in a most unsanitary state. Replying to a question as to the amount the Council was overdrawn, the Clerk said about JE150. Ald. Lewis said that there wa" some B200 of rates outstanding. Had they any heavy calls to meet now? The Clerk—No. Mr. R Thomas said the nuisance could be abated if a little more attention was given to it by the scavenger. Say he swept it two or three times a week. In further talk Mr. R. Thomas said that the better lighting of the borough would have to be con- sidered, and; Mr. W. Jones said that they were told of a a sewerage scheme. Mr. T Roberts said that the sewerage scheme was as far away as ever. In the result the tender of Mr. W. Wall was accepted at 3s. 10d. per yard, the brick to be of Staffordshire quality. The motion of Aid. Lewis was seconded hv Aid. Watkins The committee appointed to meet the directors of the gas company with reference to the better lighting of the borough submitted their report. The gas company had agreed to provide an incan- descent installation for the borough at a cost of about £110. They had moreover agreed to bear half the expense on condition that the Council agreed to pay the sum of JM per anum per lamp. The gas company would also undertake to keep in repair all lamps unless wilfully damaged. Further an agreement would be signed extending over & period of ten years. In the future as in the past the Council would have to provide all cohunn anci. brackets. AIJ. ^aend^rs Thomas, as chairman of the com- mittee. pointed out that at present the lamps were let for 227 night, in the year. and the price paid by the Council to the gas company was £ 2 5s. per lamp. For the increased charge of 15s each lamp the gas company agreed to light the streets on 77 extra nights in the year and keep the lamps in repair. At present the Council paid £ 4 per annum for repairs, and they considered the lamps to be in an unsatisfactory .state. The lanterns were out of date and unsuitable for the incandescent installation. The present burners were of 12 candle power. The incandescent burner would provide a 60 candle power. Mr. R. Thomas said before they adpoted the re- port some of the oommrttee would like to go round to inspect the lamps once more. Many of them ought to be placed in more suitable positions Mr. Roberts said the gas company would not be I responsible for the removal of lamps. Mr., R. Thomas said they didn't expect that. Alcl. D. S. Thomas said they should like to get a j clearer definition of the clause regarding "wilful damage. He supposed it meant those broken by boys Sir. R. Thomas said that in the event tbey abound offer a reward for information leading to 3be oon- viction of the offenders as hitherto. Ten yeazy, in his opinion, was rather a long period. Mr. W. Jones—You will be sorry that you have not agreed for a period of 20 instead of 10 years when you have the light. Aid Lewis thought th term wilful damage" would apply to lamps smashed by boys with catapults and pea-shooters. Mr. R. Thomas thought that clause should be eliminated, inasmuch as the gas company take to all repairs. Ald. Thomas said the gas company would decide whether the damage was wilful or otherwise. Mr. R. Thomas thought a clause should be in- serted under which the gas company would be called upon to pay a certain sum for breach of contract- that was so much per lamp unlighted. A Member—That is business-like Aid. Lewis proposed the report be deferred till 'the next meeting, and in the meantime that the representatives of the Council and igas company meet and get a clearer definition of the term wilful damage. This was agreed to. The treasurer's account showed an overdrawn balance of £ 154 in the sanitary account, and in hand in the borough account the sum of £35 12s. 3d. The collector's monthly statement showed the sum of £ 102 16s. lOd. collected since the last meet- ing, leaving the sum of L256 18s. 5d. to be col- lected. It was decided, on the motion of Mr. Richard Thomas that the attention of the owner be oalled to the dilapidated state of the wall facing Cae- chestnut and situated by Bran Bridge. Mr. Nicholas said that Mr. Williams, the owner, promised him that the matter should receive his immediate attention. Ald. Lewis complained of the dangerous state cf the kerbing near the Old Crown which project. three or four inches in places. People walking that way at night ran the risk of sustai ning Ín- juries througn being tripped at this spot. The Surveyor was instructed to give the matter his attention

FARMERS is with very deep regret that chronicle the death of Mrs. Mary Evans, the t>eiv>\ <-< wife of Mr. John Evans. Erwan, of this piaec. which took place on the morning of Thurbday, the 22nd u!t. Mrs. Evans had been ill for some time, and had been assiduously attended to by Dr. E. Evans, Lampeter, but despite everything that could possibly be done she passed peacefully away. She was weil known and respected -by a great many friends and acquaint- ances, and was of a very straightforward and most generous deposition. She was a most regular atten- dant at the Ffaldybrenin Chapel, her husband bcinfc deacon there for many years. A most tender wife- and loving mother, she will be greativ missed by her husband and children. The funeral* took place on Monday, the 26th ult., at Ffaidybremn Chapel. It was one of the largest ever seen in the neighbourhood, testifying- to the great respect in which the deceased and her rela- thes are held. The service at the house was con- ducted by the Rev. D. Davies. Pumpsamt: at the graveside by the Revs. J E. Thomas, Bethel, and oalem, Caio, and D. B. Richards. Crugvbar- In th<- chapel by the Rev. D. Williams, B.A. (pastoK; addresses also being given on behalf of the memu .> ol Tabernacle, Cross Hanck of which chapel th., deceased s son, the Rev. D. H. Evans, is pastor, bv Messrs. T. Owen, Islwyn. and D. Thomas. Brvnteg. The chief mourners were Mr. John Evans Rev. "and Mrs. D. H. Evans. Cross Hands tson and daughter-in-law): Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Jones. Pump- samt (son-in-law and daughter); Messrs. John Evan,, Swansea; Evan Evans, Maesteg; Gwiiym Evan?.. Cardigan (sons); the two younger children. Sarah and Tom; Mr. Evan Jones, Harford. and Mr. Wm Jonp. Neath (brothers): Mr. and Mrs. D. Davies. Pant- glas. and Mr. and Mrs. Jones. Glanamnian (brothers- in-law and sistersl. Other relatives in the cortege were Mr. James Evans, Rhydymeirch; Mrs. Davies, Gwarallt: Mr. and Mrs. Jones. Cynghordy; Sergr. Davies. Llanbradach Mr. and Mrs. W. Evans; Mr. and Mrs. J. Evans; Mr. and Mrs. I). Evans, Mrs. A. Jones. Mrs. B. Davies, Swansea: Mr. and Mrs. D. Evans. Bristol. A large number of letters of con dolence were received. Beautiful floral tributes wt^e sent -by Rev. and Mrs. D. H. Evans. Mr. and iNIr- R. W. Jones. Pumpsaint; Mr. and Ir". Jones. Neath, and Miss Davies. and Miss Gunner. Rhosy- bedw. The coffin was of oak. with massive br.1-4 fittings, and bore the inscription: Iar En), died January 22nd. 1914, aged 57 years."

RHAIIDlRIWVN Death axd Ftxeral.—We regret to announce the death, in her 4th year, of Mrs. Catherine William* death, in her 4th year, of Mrs. Catherine William* Brynglas. Rhandirmwyn. The funeral took plac« on Friday at Capel Seion Baptist Chapel, of which deceased was a faithful member, and was largely attended. The chief mourners were: Miss Anne Williams (daughter); Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Evans (daughter and son-in-law); Mrs. Margaret Walters. Pengarreg; Mrs. Hannah Wrilliams. Rhiw House (sisters); Mr and Mrs. Daniel Morgan, TaJgarth; Mr. David Morgan. Ammanford; Mr, end Mrs. Daniel Walters; && &nd Mrs. 1;>. Walters; Messrs. John. Richard and Willie Walters: Miss Bessie Williams, Rhiw House; Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Thomas, Llandovery; Mr. and Mrs. Rees Mor gen and Morgan R. Morgan. Nantmwyn-terrace: Mr. and Mrs'. Lewis Roderick, Cilycwm; Mr Morgan Roderick. Tynwaun. Cilycwm: Mrs. Mary Beynon. Brynhyfryd; Miss Winifred and Miss Margaret' Jones, and Edward Jones. Troedrhiwbeynon; Mrs. Lewis. wife of Councillor Daniel Lewis. Llandovery. The officiating ministers were the Revs. D. J. P. Davies. Rhandirmwyn. and H. If or James, Llan- dovery.

LLANDILO MART.-Me ssrs. William anrl Walter James and Son. of Swansea. Llandilo. IJangadoek and Llandovery. held their fortnightly sale stock it the Llandilo Council Mart on Monday la,r. wh..n there was a very full mart and an excellent. cl<3»r- anoe. The following stock passed through the ring:-102 fat cattle, 85 sheep, 124 wethers, 224 lambs. 15 calves. 6 cows and calve*. 3ï8 porkers. 52 baooners. Good prices were realised.

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LAMPETER Mr. J. C. Harford presided at a meeting of the above Board, which was held at the board-room, Temple-buildings, on Friday, January 6. THE HOUSE COMMITTEE. The House Committee submitted a report of having visited the house, and found everything correct. They further added that they sympathised with the late master (Mr. James Evans) in his present cir- cumstances, and were of opinion that the Local Government Board had dealt too severely with him in demanding his resignation. KING EDWARD VII. MEMORIAL. It was decided to support a resolution passed ty the Conway Union in favour of the Boards of Guardians being represented on the King Edward VII. Memorial Association, and on the Welsh Insurance Commission. CANDIDATES' EXPENSES. Mr. Evan Richards, Half Moon Hotel, LlandyssulL (one of the candidates for the post of master), wrote claiming £ 1 5s. 6d. expenses for attending a meeting of the guardians for the purpose of an interview regarding the post of master.—It was decided to grant railway fare for Mr. Richards and his wife. PAYMENT OF EXPENSES. Mr. H. R. Williams, Local Government Board inspector, wrote to the effect that payment could be made to Mr. John Williams, Cwrt-y-brodyr, Llan- wenog, in lieu of expenses incurred when attending the Local Government Board inquiry at the Work- house. It was resolved to grant 7s. 6d.

NEWCASTLE-EMLYN The fortnightdy meeting of the above Board was held on Friday, Mr. J. Lewis, Meiroe Hall, pre- siding. Present: Mrs. Evans, Esgereithin; Messrs. Hy. Davies, Pantyrhebog; D. Jones, Penrallt; J. Hughes. Pengwern: J. Davies, Pontgarreg; Jas. Jones, Ddolwen, J. D. Owen, Waunfawr; J. Jones, Bwlchclawdd; Jas. Thomas. Eisteddfa; John Phil- lips, Glanrhyd; J. LI. Davies, Panteeirifach; J. Morgans, Hendy; D. Jones, Blaenllan; Rev. D. Jones. Gwernllwyn; J. Davies, Penlan; Dl. Davies. Llwynffynon; Evan Evans. Pontwellv; Rees Evans, Crosshands; T. Davies. Cilwaunyddfawr; J. Rees. Plas; Ben. Rees, Alltwalis; Dr. Jenkins, Henllan: J. E. M. George (deputy-dlerk). F. W. Probert (assistant clerW, and Dr. D. G. Lloyd (medical officer of health). MASTER'S REPORT. The Master reported that during the past fort- night 15 vagrants had been relieved at the house as oompared with 114 for the corresponding period of last year. Inmates, 19; last year, 21. Children in house, 3; imbeciles, 2; last year, 2. STATISTICS. During the past fortnight Mr. Elias Rees paid in outreiief E51 9s. Id. to 143 paupers. Mr. John Thomas paid £.62 16s. 6d. to 152 paupers. The usual relief lists concluded the business of the meeting.

Rural District Council The monthly meeting of the above Council Nya, held on Friday, Mr. Rees Evans, Crosshands, pre- siding. INSPECTOR'S REPORT.. Mr. W. L. Michael reported that the district vis fairly free from important sanitary defects. One case of diphtheria had been reported at Glan- aber, Gwyddgrug. He had fumigated after a case of scarlet fever at Blaenaehddu, Cilrhedyn. HOUSING ACT. He had inspected a iarge number of houses under the Housing and Town Planning Act, which would be reported to that committee. The main causes for complaint were as follows:—(1) Lack of suffi- cient air through ventilation. (2) No dry area. All soil should be excavated to at least three inches below the floor level. (3) Fixed sashes for windows.. All windows should bo made to open. (4) No trough- ing and rain water pipes. (5) Walls damp and defective. These must be raked out and pointed r rendered in cement. (6) No closet accommodation. These should be provided. (7) Ash-heaps, tic., on the roadside. These should be removed. With regard to the latter, he suggested that for this year only they should be allowed to remain until the gardens were set. This was agreed to. ALLTWALIS WATER. The Inspector reported that he met severai of the councillors on the spot. They found that the joints were defectives-very little water being able to pass through the pipes. The only satisfactory thing would be to have the whole length re-laid, and the pipes jointed with cement before the trenches were closed up. The pipes should also be laid in a bed of concrete where they passed through hedges. GLASPANT ROAD. Chairman—Several members vifeited this road, and they saw a number of the people who lived near. They found that there was a general demand for its being taken over. They suggested that this should be done after it was put in good order. This was agreed to. PENWAUN SCHOOL WATER. Dr. Lloyd reported upon the water supply for the Penwaun School. The only safe system would be the sinking of a deep well. Two surface wells were pointed out, but the county medical officer of health would not sanction one of these two. The water would be purified by percolating through the earth which would act as a filter. It would be useless suggesting surface water. Mr. T. Davies, Cilwaunyddfawr—The matter came before the last managers' meeting. The clerk (Mr. George) told them pretty plain what was wanted, Before the last outbreak of anthrax, he (the speaker) was in favour of one of the surface wells, but after he heard that the dead carcase of one of the affected animals was dragged over the well he was in favour of a deep well. The matter was adjourned. MAIN ROADS. The Clerk read a letter from the Clerk to the Carmarthenshire County Council which stated that the applications for taking over some of the district roads had at the last meeting of the Council been ruled out of order. BAD ROADS. .several complaints of roads being in a bad state were discussed, and were left in the hands of the surveyor.

LLANDOVERY The fortnightly meeting of this Board waa held on Friday, when there were present Mr. D. Davies (chairman), Aldermen T. Watkins (vice-chairman), and Messrs. J. C. V. Pryse-Rice, E. P. Lloyd, W. Evans, Cross Inn; T. Evans, Abernant; R. Lewis, W R. Lewis, Dd. Jones, Thomas Jones, W. Thomas, R. Thomas, T. Davies, L. Roderick, E. Harries, Dl. Lewis, Phillip Davies, B. Williams, Isaac Williams, G. Morgan, Morgans, Gwynfe; and the different officials. The Clerk was absent through indisposition. THE HOUSE. The Master reported that the number of inmates last week was 30 against 33.. This week 27 against 30 corresponding period last year. Vagrants re- lieved for the fortnight, 100. Newspapers had been sent to the House by Alderman Watkins and Mr. Garner, Stone-street. Alderman Watkins had visited Tanybryn and found all well. The Rev. Joseph Harry pastor of Salem Congregational Chapel had conducted Divine service at the House. CILYCWM COLLECTORSHIP. The question of filling, the vacancy at Cilycwm consequent on the resignation of Mr. James Peters, Penlan, as collector was again under discussion. In reply to a question it was stated that Mr Peters average salary for three years was L43 7s. lid., viz., as assistant overseer, £ 15 4s. 8d., anr as col- lector, 228 3s. 3d. It was stated that there were already a number of persons canvassing for the job, and Mr. Thomas Jones said that some of them were good men of equal merit. It was therefore a difficult matter to make a selection unless they filled the post by tender. On the motion of Mr. T. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Richard Thomas it was decided that the resig- nation of Mr. Peters be accepted as from the 16th of January, and on the motion of Mr. Richard Thomas, seconded by Mr. Lewis Roderick, it was resolved that Mr. Morgan Williams', Glanrhyd, be appointed for six weeks to oollect that portion of the rate which is still uncollected at the same salary 9d. in the P, A letter was received from the Cilycwm Parish Council enclosing a resolution passed by that body asking the sanction of the Board of Guardians in the event of the office of colleotor of Poor Rates being declared vacant to give up the powers now vested in them to appoint a collector of poor rate9 for the parish, and to take the necessary steps to confer upon the Parish Council power to enable them to appoint an assistant overseer and collector of Poor Rates. Mr. Lewis Roderick moved, Mr. Pryse-Rice sec- onded, and it was unanimously resolved that the L.G.B. be applied to for an order transferring the said appointments to the Parish Council. COUNTY RATE. A precept for County Rate at 5d. in the £ was received 2

Rural District Council A meeting of the Rural District Council was held afterwards, when Mr. W. Evans, J.P., Cross Inn, presided. DOETHAN FORD. A letter was received from the Tregaron Council asking this Council to appoint two of its members to meet two of the Tregaron representatives at Doethan Ford in reference to a saggested bridge at tha.1f spot. Mr. Roderick did not think this Council had any ratepayers going that way. Still he had no objection to the respective representatives meeting. It was decided that the two members from Cily- cwm meet the former. The Surveyor reported that one of the workmen had met with an accident and was suffering from ceptic poisoning. Notice had been given to the Insurance Company A committee was received from the Local Gov- ernment Board with reference to the inspection of houses under J616 rent The assistant clerk said that at the last meeting it had been decided to instruct the two inspectors to visit these places and after- wards to present their reports thereon It was de- cided to reply to this effect. It was reported that the committee consisting of Mr. E. P. Lloyd, Mr E. Harries, Bryncastell, and Mr. T. Davies, Cwmsawdde, had visited the road leading to Caesara. Mr. E. P. Lloyd was willing to iffive the necessary stones and gravel free, and tie farmers would do likewise in respect to the haulage of the stones for the culvert Mr. Lloyd thought they ought to have an arch laid down at the spot. Pipes would be no good as there was a very rugged brook there. The spot was a very dangerous one, especially in times of floods, and if steps were not taken to remedy matters lives might be losti there. Mr. Davies, Rhyblid, said they all agreed it was badly needed, but he did not think they should go to too much expense. Something cheaper than a brick culvert could be constructed. The cost as suggested was estimated at 930. A Jr. L Roderick said that he had to go over miles of dangerous roads in his district, but they could not afford an expenditure of B50 then. The matter was referred back for reconsideration by the Committee, and to enable fhe Surveyor to provide an estimate showing the difference between pipes and an arch. With reference to Cwmbranfach culvert, Llansad- wrn, the Surveyor's estimate was £ 8 Mr. T. Williams said pipes would be no good then. They must have an arch or be without it. Mr. Rees Lewis proposed, and Mr. T- Williams seconded, that the work be carried ou. The motion was agreed to. There was discussion of some length again over Mr. Harries' motion with reference to safeguarding the lives of children crossing Carregsawdde Bridge by the placing of netting at the sides. Mr. Dl. Lewis said that if they protected the sides of one bridge they ought to protect every bridge. There was a bridge at Pentrebach close to the school that children were crossing. Mr. Thomas' motion, which was seconded by Mr. E. P. Lloyd, was carried.

LLANDILO AND DISTRICT GOSSIP (Heard by the Wanderer). That the greater consideration given to the com- fort of "milestone inspectors at Carmarthen helps to keep them away from Llandilo and Llandovery. That the provision of gramaphones, a good supply of 'baoca, and some choice morsels of food would still add further to the liunaWr who visit Carmarthen. That at a meeting of tramps iately held near Brechfa, a resolution was carried nem con protesting strongly against the tasks allotted to the gentlemen of the road at Llandilo and Llandovery, and that ifrowsv Willie," the hon. secretary of the frater- nity, forward a copy of same to both bodies. Tkat in the Caio and Pnmpsaint districts tramps have declared at bread statiQIlsl in favour of '-bacca instead of bread and cheese. That a note has been taken of the (ominous!) fact that only in a few towns besides Llandilo does vlie main road run directly through the churchyard. That the Carmarthenshire County Council is fast becoming the most rowdy in the kingdom. That Aberystwyth will have to look to its laurels (sic). That a brace of tramps indulged in militant suffragette tactics at the Llandovery Workhouse lately, and that owing to the absence of the local police who were on duty elsewhere, that police assist- ance had to be invoked by telephone from Llandilo. That the County Education Committee is in de- fault through not providing a proper water supply and attending to the sanitary arrangements of several schools in rural districts. That there is likely to be a great scramble for the post rendered vacant at Cilycwm of rate collector by Mr. Peters, Penlan. That canvassing is proceeding briskly. That many of the ratepayers would prefer the appointment of an asistant overseer to a collector. That the possibility of Llandilo being provided with a lake and a park is as remote as ever.

GWAUM-CAE-CURWEM Death. The death took place on Thursday in last week of Mrs. John James, Cwmgorse. Gwaun-cae- Gurwen, mother of ex-Councillor J. J. James, the well-known anthracite miners' leader. Deoeased, who was a native of the district, was in her 79th