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Carmarthen County Sà.'lTADA.Y, May 2nd.forQ Mr. Dudley Drum- mond Haiodncddyn (in the chair); Mr. Tho&. Lev/J, Brynglas; Mr. D. L. Jones, Derlwyn. and fc ^r. H. E. B. Riohardi, Carmarthen. K DRUNK. K David John, Llanstephan, was charged with being drunt on April loth at Llanstephan. P.C. J. LI. Thomas gave eTidenco. iupt. Jones proved sixteen previous convictions i the defendant, and a fmo of 53. and coito imposed. k EX-CONSTABLE CH^iGKD. Da. Lewis, ex-cons taible, Llanstephan, was charged witb being drunk and disorderly on April 15th. Dfcioxidant pleaded not guilty, F.C. J. Li. fhomas stated that on the 15th of last month, about 6.40 p.m., whilat on duty on the Car- marthen road, near Llanstephan, he saw the deienc- ant standing in the doorway of the Mason's Arms in a drunken condition. After witness passed the house defendant followed him and accused witness of w •tailing him. Witness went into the Mason s Arms, &ad the defendant followed, but waa sent out by the landlady. Defendant then went away and a. little ta%Qr returned and became disorderly. Defendant, interrupting, said—Now then, be care- ful; I don't like that. I hava been an officer my- Witness continuing said he picked up several stone* and threatened to hit witness with them. the offioer then informed hun that unless he went away {luietiv he would be locked up. Deftilldant You are chasing me unbearable, and I'll have justice in due course. I am willing for the Lord to strike me dead. I was perfectly sober. L The Chairman—Now just you keep quiet. P Defendant—Every man for himself and God for ail. He i. sitting on me right and left. I can prove that I waa not drunk. The Chairman—Have you any witnesses. Del endant-Yes. Cbalrman-Is he here to-day?-No. Cbuirman- Y ou said you had one witness. Why didn't you bring him. Doiondant-I don't know. I'll make an appeal against this case for facts. Supt Jones proveu ten previous convictions against him, one for assaulting the police. Defendant-Yes, it's time for me to do something The Bench then fined the defendant 15s. and costs. Defendant (loudly)- Very good, sir, I don't mind doing that (at the same time producing money), I am an innocent man. i- The Chairman (sternl:y)- I am not going to. han wU disorderly conduct in this court, and you had better keep quiet, or else you will have another charge against you. Defendant left the court murmuring in a threaten- ing manner. LLANGENDEIRNE MEN'S QUARREL. COLLIER STABBEDL Late on Friday night last, a serious wounding affray took place near Glyn Abbey, Llangendeirne, about four milea from Kidwelly. Henry Lewis, Dderwendy, Llangendeirne, was stabbed in^a serious maimer, and on Saturday afternoon. P.8. Robhn arrested William Anderson. Glyn Abbey, Pantnew- jdd, Llangendeirne, a married man, and a native of London, on a charge in connection with the efiaiz. It ia alleged that Anderson, who had had a dis- pute with Lewis about a month ago, watched the latter returning home and suddenly came upon him shouting, "I will cut your heart out," and stabbed him in the chest with what is supposed to be a pocket knife. Ihe wound penetrated to the bone new the heart. He was also cut over the body and hands most likely in endeavouring to protect himself. Lewis was able to proceed home, where be was attended by Dr. Enoch, of Pontyeatea At a Special County Police Court, held on Mon. day at the Police Station, before Mr. T. E. Brig. stocke, accused, who was charged with feloniously and maliciously wounding, was remanded in custody until Saturay next.

Carinarthen Borouffh Friday (Special), May 1st.—Before Mr. H. E. B. B Richards (in the chair), Mr. J. B. Arthur, Mr. J Walter Lloyd, and Mr. P. J. Wheldon. I WINDOW SMASHER. CONSTABLE ASSAULTED. Robert Collier, 60, St. Catherine-street, Carmar- then, was charged with being drunk and disorderly and also with assaulting the police. P.C. W. J. Rees said that about 4.30 on Thurs- day afternoon he saw defendant in St. Catherine- street. He was drunk and disorderly, shouting and using obscene language towards passers-by. When defendant saw him coming up the street, he hurried into the house and broke two panes of glass in the window. While speaking to him he (defendant) turned round and struck him in his ohest with his fist. Witness closed with him and took him into custody. He resisted most violently all the way. With the assistance of P.C. Spurry and P.C. Lodwig, he was taken to the police station. P.C. Spurry corroborated. Defendant said, I do not remember anything. I was properly mad drunk. I am sorry. I will give it up after this. I was here last week before." Head Constable Mavall said this was defendant's third offence during that month. Defendant was ordered to prison for seven days for being drunk and disorderly and one month for assaulting the police-to run consecutively.

Llandilo Si/rCttDAY, May 2nd.-Before Major Lloyd, Major Spenoe Jones and Messrs. H. Jones-Thomas, J. Picton. Wm. Davids, W. Hopkins, Evan Davies and Dd. Morgan, White Horse. DR UNHAND DISORDERLY. P.C. Rees charged Ernest Owen with being drunk and disorderly at 11.25 p.m. on the 4th ult. in Towy- terrace. Ffairfach. Defendant, said witness, was very drunk and disorderly and singing at the top of his voice.—Fined 25. 6d. and costs. GOLDFINCH DRUNK. A man responding to the somewhat unusual name of George Goldfinch, hailing from Manordeflo vray, was charged with being drunk and refusing to quit- P.C. John Thomas said that at 10 p.m. on the 18th ult. he saw defendant, who was very drunk, enter the Angel Inn. Witness followed, defendant refused to leave when requsted by the landlord, so he had to eject him. Defendant, who was conv:cted on a like charge in 1912, was fined 10s. 6d. and 7s. 6d. costs. ANOTHER DRUNK. Charles Jones, a hawker was charged by P.C. Thomas with being drunk and incapable. Witness w defendant at 11 p.m. very drunk. He remon- strated with him. Eventually he was taken away by friend-s.-Finecl 2s. 6d. and costs. DRUNK AND INCAPABLE. Ivor Davies, Blaenau-road, Llandebie, was charged with being drunk and incapable in Carmarthen-street. P.C. Phillips said he had to take him in -charge. He was in territorial uniform. Cases in 1910 and 1913 were put in against him. The Chairman pointed out to defendant that he was disgracing the uniform. He was fined 5s. and costs. Thomas Llewelyn was also charged with drunken- ness. D.C.C. Evans said he saw defendant in Rhosmaen- street on Sunday. He was leading a bicycle and nearly ran up against him and made some very rude remarks. Witness then found he was drunk.—He was fined 5s. and costs. DRUNK IN BRIDGE STREET. Sarah Anne Pritchard was charged with being drunk in Bridge-street. The constable stated that at 11.15 p.m. on the 2bth of this month he saw defend- ant staggering drunk in Bridge-street. She had to lean against the wall by Canton Stores. Witness told her she had better go home. She said she would not go. There was a man with her. Mr. T. Geo. Williams, who appeared for defendant, sai6 this was one of those unfortunate cases where the woman overstepped the mark, he was sorry to say. Only a month ago he (Mr. W illiams) was there metaphorically speaking, on his knees begging their worships to deal leniently with her, and he thought he owed the bench a. debt of gratitude for the way they dealt with her when they only fined her is. and costs. His position was somewhat difficult in asking the bench to repeat their kindness that day. The Bench said that the defendant ought to have appeared there in person. She would bo fined 5s. and costs. Dd. Davies, the man who was with the defendant, was also charged with drunkenness. P.C. John Thomas gave evidence. Mr. T. Geo. Williams, who defended, said de- fendant had been a teetotaller for 10 years. He had indulged on this occasion, and they saw the result.— Fined 56. and costs. UNDER THE FOOD AND DRUGS ACT. Inspector John Jones charged Rees Thomas, Llan- dilo, with selling milk 10 per cent. deficient in butter fat and containing 3 per cent. added water. Defendant said the milk was supplied as it came from the cows. The cows were in at the time. The milk was brought to town in covered up jugs. Defendant was fined 10s. and oosts. DOG LICENCE CASE. John Rogers was charged with keeping a dog without a lioence. A licence had been taken out after the constable called and it transpired that another had also been taken out by defendant's brother, who was unaware at the time that one had been taken out by defendant. D.C.C. Evans said defendant had been given the option of paying a compromise fine, but had not done to. The Bench taking into consideration that two licences had been taken out, said they were going to let defendant off easier.—He was fined 10s. including costs. John Jones, Brynhafod Mill, Llangathen. was similarly charged by P.C. Bassett.. Fined 2s. 6d. and costs. BICYCLE WITHOUT LIGHT. P.C. Evans charged Rees Davies, Brynahaul, Saron, with riding a bicycle without a light. Fined It. and costs. P.C. Jno. Thomas charged James Davies, Talley, with having a gambo without light. Mr. T. C. Hurley (Messrs. T. G. Wil- liams and Hurley) ploaded in mitigation that the offence had been committed in ignorance. Defendant taking advalntage of the fine weather had been working very hard all day. He had a cart lamp but it was not in working condtion. It went out continaully. (Fined Is. and costs. SELLING NEWSPAPERS ON SUNDAY. W m. Birge, Bank Buildings, Llandilo, was charged with employing his son a lad under the age of 10 years to sell newspapers on a Sunday. Mr. T. Geo. Williams. Llandilo, appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. Vaughan Edwards (Messrs. Gee and Edwards), Swansea, defended. Mr. Williams said that so far as this neighbourhood concerned, although similar cases had been heard in other courts, this case was a novel one so far as this court was concerned. It was the first in its annals that had been brought unuer this section of the act, which was intended for the protection of children. He did not know what defence his friend was going to act up. He could not say that it was brought under the Act of Charles II., for it preferred under a modern Act that passed in 1904.. Therefore, the Bench would see that sympathy so far as it could be extended should be with the prosecution. This act had been passed only after due and careful considera- tion. Under the section the age was 11, but they should endeavour to prove that the child was not 10. The offence was committed on Sunday. 19th of April..So far as the penalty was concerned the max- imum was JE26, but the amount was not of very great importance here. The object in taking these pro- ceedings was to educate the people as to what they might do in regard to their children. Deputy-chief Constable Evans said that on Sun- day, the 19th of April, at quarter to 10, when he was going to his office he met two boys in Carmarthen- street with newspapers under their arms. He asked their names. One of them said his name was Charles Berge. They said their ages was nine years. Berge said ho was selling the papers ("Lloyd's News) for his father, and that the other boy was helping him. Witness caused further enquiries to be made. Cross-eyamined—Witness saw no actual sale. The fact that the boys had newspapers under their arms would be consistent with their delivering them to people who had contracted for them? Witness was understood to say that that may be so. P.C. Jno. Thomas said that on the Sunday in question he saw the defendant William Berge and told him that the deputy-chief had seen his Bon selling newspapers that morning. r. Edwards objected to the witness being allowed to state what the father had said in reply inasmuch M the deputy chief had not seen the boy selling news- papers. Mr. Williams submitted that the statement made at the interview was admissible in its entirety. He could not separate any words which passed between witness and defendant. The Bench must tear them, and it was for them to draw their own conclusions. Mr. Williams said the statement was a voluntary one on the part of defendant. The Bench allowed the statement. P.C. Thomas went on to say that defendant said, "My boy Charley takes the papers to my customers in town. I don't tell him to go from door to door to sell them. I only gave my instructions to deliver them to my regular customers. He receives pay- ment for the papers. He's been doing so since I started selling them. The agent for Lloyd's news- paper who lives at Cardiff told me he could sell them. I told my Chaxlev to deliver newspapers. I did not know he was doing any harm. The witness went on to say, Mr. Edwards objecting the while, said that on the previous evening when he was going to serve a notice on defendant to produce a birth certificate the boy made a statement in his father's presence to the effect that he sold a paper te a man on the road to Ffairfach, and received a penny for it. The father did not deny it. Mr. Edwards said that this was a charge under the Prevention of Cruelty to Children Act, 1904, under Section 2 paragraph C, which enacted that any person who procured a child under the age of 11 years and allowed him to offer anything for sale. &c., &.C. He submitted that this prosecution was really against Sunday trading under the Act of Charles II. but brought before the bench under the guise of this Act. Whether there was a conscientious objection against Sunday trading in Llandilo was not his concern, but he submitted that had the lad been selling papers on any other day nothing would have been heard of it. If the Urban District Council wished to stop boys selling papers in the streets not only on Sundays but any other day, they could have passed bye-laws, but they hadn't done so. It could be done under the Act of 1903. Reviewing the evidence, he commented on the fact that the Deputy- chief Constable said he saw no actual sale. A boy under 11 years of age was entitled to deliver papers. The only evidence was that he sold a paper to a man in Ffairfach. Dealing with the constable's visit on the previous evening, he said that it was for the prosecution to produce the birth certificate if they thought it necessary. He submitted that he was entitled to a dismissal and that an occasional sale by a child under the age of 11 years on Sunday or any

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Llanflhangel-ar-Arth WEDNESDAY, April 29th.-Held at Porth Assembly Rooms, Llandyssul.—Before Mr. Charles Lloyd (chairman), Sir Courtenay Mansel, Mr. D. J. Lloyd, Mr. William Lewes, and Major Cass. Llewellyn Evans, water bailiff, charged Daviii Jones, Spring Croft, Llandyssul, weaver, with having young salmon in his possession on 23rd April, 1914. Mr. H. W. Howell, Lampeter, appeared for the Teify iFishery Board. Defendant pleaded not guilty. Llewellyn Evans said that on 22nd April, he saw a number of men coming from Alltycafan Factory to the river Teify. He watched them for some time, and saw them taking salmon peel from the river. Defendant put salmon peel in his left-hand coat pocket. Witness crept near to defendant and saw the latter put salmon peel in his pocket. He approached defendant and told him that h« had suspicions that he had salmon peel in his pocket. He replied, "Yes, I have; it's a fair cop." O*- fendant asked witness not to report him, as he pad a wife and a large family to keep. Defendant, giving evidence, said he never fished except during dinner hour, and did not know the difference between one fish and another. Fined JB1 and costs (21 lis.). P.C. 1. Tfor Morgan charged John Jones, Penybank Farm, Pencader, with being drunk and disorderly in Pencader village on 13th April, 1914. About 11.30 a.m., P.C. Morgan found him lying on the road in Pencader village, drunk, making use of bad language, and creating a disturbance, and insulting people on the road. Witness accompanied defendant for a mile on his way home.—Fined 5s. and costs (lis. 6d.). P.C. Morgan charged Thomas Roberts, Pendre Cottage. Llanfihangel village, with drunkenness in Pencader village on 30th March, 1914. At 10.30 p.m., witness found defendant drunk and incapable near Pencader village. He was assisted for a mile on his way home. Roberts pleaded guilty, and was fined 2s. 6d. and oosts (9s.). P.C. Morgan charged James Davies, Abercwm, Farm. Llanllwni, with being drunk whilst in charge of a horse and gambo in the parish of Llanllwni on 3rd April, 1914. P.C. Morgan found defendant at 1 p.m. on the highway in Llanllwni parish. He was sitting on the front part of the gambo with his feet resting on shafts. The horse was going from one side of the road to another, and when witness was a few yards behind him, the horse turned too near the hedge and nearly overturned the gambo, which was loaded with furniture. The constable took hold of the horse and defendant came down from the gambo and nearly fell. He was drunk and unable to take charge of the horse. Witness took the horse and defendant to Maesgwyn Cottage, where a man took charge of defendant and the, horse and gombo.-Defend-ant was fined 10s. and costs (17s. 6d.). Rich el Jones, Talybont, Llanybyther, summoned David Hughes. Dolwen Farm. Llanwenog Farm. servant, to show cause, &c. The parties did not appear and the case was struck out.

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LLANNON NOTES During the week, Mr. S. Gwyn Jones, Cardiff, has been lecturing at the various schools, under the auspices of the King Edward VII. National Memo- rial Association. Ho delivered very instructive and entertaining addresses to tho scholars. On Thursday evening, at the Church Hall, Cross Hands, a performance of the Royal Jester was given by the Juvenile Choir. The children had been well-trained by the curate, the Rev. J. J. Oavies. The church of St. Anne's seems to be flourishing under his care. 0 The Cross Hands Cricket Team played their first match on Saturday afternoon. A new pitch has been made for them this year, through the kindness of Mr. C. E. Cleeves, Swansea. He is the president of the club. Mr. T. D. Jenkins, cashier at the New Cross Hands Collieries, is the chairman for the season. Mr. J. Jenkins is the captain, Mr. Robert Jenkins vice-captain, and Mr. Brinley Richards is the hon. secretary. A successful season is anticipa- ted. The new ground will be opened on Saturday next, with a match between Cross Hands and Messrs. Cleeves and Co.'s, Swansea, offices' officials. The Rev. Stephen Jones, Pentwyn, has accepted the unanimous call he had from the* Calvinistic Methodist Churches of Llanddarog and Llanarthney. He will give up the pastorate of Pentwyn in three months' time, and is expected to commence in his new sphere in August. On Saturday morning the death occurred of Ser- geant David Lewis, and his death came as a painful shock to his numerous friends. He had an attack of pneumonia, pleurisy and bronchitis. He was only 44 years of age, and would have retired on a pension in March next. He leaves a widow and four sons. He had been stationed in Tumble for about 12 years, and was a very popular and efficient officer. Great sympathy is felt for his widow and children. On Saturday evening the colliery officials of Messrs. Cleeves and Company, of the New Cross Hands, Tirydail, and Llandebie Collieries, had their annual supper at the Public Hall, Cross Hands. Mr. C. E. Cleeves, Swansea, presided. The arrange- ments were very successfully carried out by Mr. T. D. Jenkins, Cross Hands, the senior cashier under the company. There were about 80 present. Mr. G. Jenkins. Cross Hands Inn, did the catering. After the supper was over, the following programme of speeches and songs was carried out:—Pianoforte solo, Mr. Ed. Evans; speech by Mr. Lewis, Tirydail; speech by Mr. Thomas, Llandebie; cornet solo; Mr. Fred Evans; recitation, Mr. B. Richards; comic song. Mr. D. N. Evans; speech, Mr. J. W. James; speech, Mr. John Davies; violin solo, Mr. H. Richards: penillion, Mr. T. Richards; speech, Mr. Salits; speech, Mr. D. F. Davies, Cross Hands; duet, Messrs. Parry and Jones; song, Mr. Lewis. Tirydail; song. Mr. Jas. Rule: flute solo, Mr. Phil Roberts; speech, Dr. Jones, Cross Hands: recitation, Dr. Dunbar, Ammanford; comic song, Mr. D. N. Evans; duet, Messrs. Haydn Richards and D. F. Davies; comic song. Mr. J. R. D. D. Thomas; violin solo. Mr. H. Richards. A most enjoyable evening was spent, and all were ,10ud in their praise of Messrs. Cleeve's and Co.'s generosity. The Cwmmawr Chair Eisteddfod was held on Saturday and was a great success. Sir Staff ord Howard, who was accompanied by Lady Howard, presided, and both made very interesting speeches. Mr. Gomersall, F.G.S., New Dynant Collieries, was the chairman of the committee. The adjudicators were:—Music, Messrs. T. Hopkin Evans, Mus. Bac., Neath, and Philip R. Daniel, A.R.C.O., Llandilo; brass bands. Mr. Ackroyd, Manchester; literary and conductor, the Rev. Volandcr Jones, Llandovery. Accompanists, Mr. Tom James. Cross Hands, and Miss Nellie Henry, Tumble. The secretaries were Miss E. W. Davies, solicitor, and Mr. M. Walters, Drefach. The prize in the chief choral competition was taken by the Carmarthen Choristers' Society. conducted by Mr. J. J. Lewis. Mr. Nathaniel Davies' children's choir was the successful choir in the children's competition. The principal competi- tion in the band contest was won by Mond's Nickel Works Band, Swansea. The soprano solo was won by Madame E. Hall Williams, Pontyates. Out of 13 competitors, the prize in the boys' solo was won by Master Tom Jones, Pencader. Being Labour Day, and favoured with dry weather, the attendance at the eisteddfod was very large, numbering several thousand. J- 4b,

RHYDLEWIS BAZAAR.-A successful bazaar in aid of the Rhyd- lewis and District Nursing Association was held in the Hawen Chapel vestry on Wednesday afternoon of last week. The Bronwydd family, who take such an exceptionally kcer Kite- sr in the movement, were, as might be I xnl.¡,j rhe backbone of the tinil,rt,ili;iig. The disr'-Vf 1",1 hIso turned out to a mai- no stone "-is 1 ft unturned towards making it a success. When it is remembered that a sum of £ 55 was handed to the fund from the pro- ceeds of this baza-ar-beld in a country district-it will be seen that the welfare of the sick is preity near at heart. The natives had provided amply towards the "larder" of the refreshments section, and a good solid meal wall to be had at a very modest figure. This district is noted for its hospi- tality, and this baaaar was unique ia this respect,— none of the two biscuits and a dainty cup for them, as is the customary diet at bazaars. Un- fortunately, space forbids the paying of the well- merited compliment* to the atall-holders and others individually, much as one would like to. Howeves, the object of the food people was not self-advertise- wient, but the alleviation of the burdens of the siek. and right nobly they fulfilled their wo:t' y task.

CWMAMMAN URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE- CHAIRMAN. On Wednesday, the 29th ult., the Cwmamman Urban Council held its annual meeting at Bethesda es Chapel, Glanamman, when the following mcmbers were present:—Mr. Henry Folland (chairman), Mr, Thomas Thomas (vioe-chairman). Rev. William Williams, J. Edryd Jones and J. Thomas, Messrs. Thomas Morris, W. Roberts, Roger Thomas, Arthur Williams, Johnny Rees, J. R. Thomas David Jonost T. A. Morris, and W. A. Hay; together with the clerk (Mr. W. Martin Knoyle), and the rate collector (Mr J. Phillips). THE NEW CHAIRMAN. The first business was the appointment of chair- man, and Mr. Henry Folland (last year's chairman) said he desired first of all to express his thanks and appreciation to them for the assistance given him during the two years he had .been in the chair, f Business engagements had prevented him last year attending ihe meetings as often as he wished but he could not help appreciating gratefully the assistance given him and the very good feelings that had existed during the whole period. They could conscientiously that there wag not a single Council in existence which had got on better than thi>y had Hearing as they did hear, and readin- as they d:d read, of the rows and the squabbles— (laughter)-and wars amongst various Counoils, he hoped sincerely that the feeling that had existed in that Council during the two years would continue (hear, hear). In their discussions the principle had been laid down that the new chairman should al- ways come from the vice-chair, and therefore it was now his pleasure to propose that last year's vice- chairman (Mr. Thomas Thomas) be appointed chair- man for the year. Mr. Johnny Kees seconded, and said that, as Mr. Thomas had been in the vice-chair for two years, ho was now entitled to promotion. The motion was carried. In taking the chair, Mr. Thomas Thomas sin- cerely thanked the members for the honour con- ferred upon him, and said he would do his very best to justify his election, and, with the usual co- operation and assistance of the members, he trusted the work would be carried on satisfactorily. Im- portant matters would occupy the attention of the Council during the next year, and he fully realised .LL tne responsibility which that placed upon them as a Council. The lighting question had practically been -ottled They had lived in the Trk long enough, and before another winter came round the foct Then StrP(?tS T°Uld an accomplished whL V WaS question of sewerage, winch as they knew, was a costly and important undertaking and he was sure that, in all their deal- ings with that important matter, they would do he^rt Th °f th« -^yers 1? finl tl 7' aS a Councll» had of course to con- fine themselves to the subsidiary scheme only, the uperv.sion of the main sewer being carried out by tbo Joint Committee. Another matter which would call for their immediate attention was the *r 9uestlon- As they were well aware, there mer VJ °* J"4" in th« Place ™ would hf'-V, °S- Teth;n* Vas sl>eedily done, they would be .n a similar if not worse-position during to dec,T° STmr Tt would for Council on the best and most economical way to get an increase of supply. They must, he thought, keep guard a penny wise and pound foolish'' pohefy, as that scheme which may appear the cheaper at the outset may, in the end, prove the more expensive. Whilst regretting having lost the services of some very valued members, still the? anTfp2]/1 rtn7 members present, and hoped the Counc 1^ T W°Uld }K> an ^isition to FolS M proP°9lnSr a vote of thanks to Mr. Folland, Mr. Thomas said he had, as usual con- fuT lneSj K tHe °OUncil in his own' tSf £ Urteous' and businesslike manner, and now, that he was vacating the chair, he (Mr. Thomas) felt sure that still Mr. Folland would endeavou^To grve them the benefit of his experience. 7T« ha^i set a hIgh ideal as a cha',rman. and he (Mr. Thomas) ,a.) i W T?°L be8t to follow in his footsteps, carried seconded the motion, which waa In returning thanks, Mr. Folland said the Clerk Jear Toffies CXCdI°nt assistan^ during his AT A^0INTMENT OF VICE-CHAIRMAN. Mr. Thomas Morris moved that the Rev. J. Edryd Jones be appointed vice-chairman for the year. Mr. Dav.d Jones seconded, and the motion was carried The Rev. J. Edryd Jones thanked the members, and said he hoped the chairman would attend regu- larly, and therefore his duties would be very small. COMMITTEES. On the various committees the whole of the old members were reappointed. Messrs. Arthur Wil- liams and W. A. Hay were included on the Finance Committee; Messrs. Henry Folland and Roger Thomas on the Health Committee, and Mr. Arthur Williams on the Sewerage Committee. ENGINEER FOR THE SEWERAGE SCHEMH. It was recommended by the Sewerage Committee to advertise for an engineer in connection with the sewerage scheme in the urban district, which was agreed to. PROPOSED INCREASED WATER SUPPLY. The Roads and Health Committee presented a report in reference to the water supply, The committee, together with Mr. Henry Herbert, Am- manford, had paid a visit to the Pedol River, with a view to ascertaining the supply of water to be obtained there, and it was found that in summer the water would be inadequate. The number of gallons being only 72,000 per day, or 12 to 13 gallons per nead. The committee suggested three possible courses to increase the supply, viz., the construction of a dam as storage reservoir at Pedol, to obtain a supply from Ammanford, or to obtain a supply from Llandilo and Pontardawc. Were either course two or three adopted, that supply could be utilised to serve the district from Bethel down to the bottom of Glynrnoch and Tircoed, and the present supply to serve Garnant and Twyn portions of the district. The success of the schemes depended on the charges mada The Clerk to the Ammanford Council wrote stating that his Council would be prepared to supply Cwmamman with water, but desired to know what would be the minimum supply. A letter from Mr. Shipley Lewis was also re- ceived, but he was unable to give a definite reply. It was agreed to refer the matter to a special meeting of the committee, and in the meantime a small committee was appointed to go over the water area. THE ABSENCE OF THE MEDICAL OFFICER. When the question of sanitation was being dis- cussed, Mr. Thos. Morris asked whether any inform- ation had been received with regard to the absence of Dr. E. a Byrne (the medical officer). The Clerk, in reply, said he understood the medical officer went away on the previous after- noon, and he did not think it was his intention to returA. He took his papers with him, and promised to let him (the clerk) have them by Thursday morn- ing; that was, his report for the year ending March last. He had not received the resignation Mr. Thomas Morris said it was of the utmost im- portance to have the annual report out without delay in view of the fact that the moiety given by the County Council would be otherwise withheld1. There were grave complaints made in regard to two or three districts, and he was sorry to say that Cwmamman was one of them. The Rev. J. Edryd Jones enquired if the medical officer was appointed on the understanding that he was to give a month's notice before resigning office; or, if not, that a certain sum of money, to be agreed upon, be paid The Clerk at first replied in the negative; but, on the question being repeated in another form, said ho would like an opportunity of looking up the master before giving a final answer. The Rev. W Williams—Can we advertise the post before receiving his resignation? The Clerk You can advertise if you see a reason for so doing. The Chairman—Have you reason to believe that you will get his resignation, along with his report, to-morrow? THfe Clerk-Whether you have it or not you are entitled to assume that in the circumstances the office is vacaflt. Mr. Thomas Morris—I think it Is very great lack

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GENERAL NEWS OF THE WEEK THURSDAY. Owing to the dismissal of Police-constable Fair- weather strike .ballot papers were issued yesterday to employees of the Great Eastern Railway Company. Mr. T. W. H. Crosland was again before the magistrate at Marylebone yesterday on the charge of conspiring with Lord Alfred Douglas and others to charge Mr. R. B. Ross with having committed certain acts with a lad named Charles Garratt. The meetings of organizations cpnneoted with the Baptist Union were continued in London yesterday. In the evening Mr. Justice Bailhache presided at the annual public meeting of the missionary society. The men employed in the building trade have rejected by a majority of over 21,000 the proposals of the National Conciliation Board for the settle- ment of the strike. A description is given of a German apparatus for producing electricity direct from coal. The prospects of a settlement of the Ulster ques- tion improved considerably yesterday, though there are many difficulties for the Government in the path of conciliation. FRIDAY. Irish opinion on the new situation created by the movement is not too hopeful, but the improved out- look has given rise to a feeling of relief. Speaking at Wolverhampton last night Mr. A. Chamberlain criticized Mr. Churchill's offer of a federal solution to the Irish question and outlined certain main essentials in any such plan. The Select Committee of the House of Lords which investigated the charges against Lord Murray of Elibank acquit him of any dishonourable conduct but urge the absolute prohibition of speculation in stocks and shares by holders of public offices. In his annual statement in the House of Commons jesierday as Postmaster-General, Mr. Hobhouse foreshadowed large and rapid development in the telephone system, and announced that all postal employees 23 years old and over who are now getting less than 22s. a week were to have their pay raised to this sum. SATURDAY. No negotiations between the Government and the Opposition for the settlement of the Irish problem have yet been begun, but there is much preliminary Ministerial activity. General Macready stated last night that no movement of troops in Ulster, except of a routine character, was at present contemplated. Dr. Nickson, Bishop Suffragan of Jarrow, has been appointed Bishop of Bristol in succession to Dr. G. F. Browne, resigned. Bishop Quirk has been appointed Canon of Durham, in succession to Bishop Nickson. MONDAY. There were Ministerial conferences on Saturday as a preliminary to the renewal of conversations between party leaders on the Irish question. The Duke of Argyll died at Kent House, East Cowes, on Saturday night. By the King's command the Court will go into mourning for four weeks. The Rev. C. Silvester Horne, the well-known Congregationalist minister and Liberal member f. r Ipswich, died suddenly on Saturday on board the steamer going from Niagara to Toronto.

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of courtesy on the part of our medical officer that he should not inform us, at any rate. The Rev, J. Edryd Jones-Being that the medical officer has left the district without letting us know anything with regard to his leaving, I propose that we take steps to advertise the position, and make the appointment a month to-night. This proposition was seconded. Mr. Arthur Williams suggested, as a rider, that the Clerk first of all lay the whole case before the Local Government Board to see that everything was perfectly in order before advertising. The Rev. J. Edryd Jones, however, declined to add the rider to his motion. In the end Mr. Thomas Morris proposed an amendment to the effect that the matter be con- sidered at the next ordinary meeting, and this was carried. RATES. A general district rate of 2s. in the £ and a water rate of Id. in the £ were levied for the cur- rent half-year. OVERSEERS. Messrs Johnny Rees and J R Thomas were re- appointed overseers, together with Mr. David Jones. JOINT SEWERAGE COMMITTEE. Mr. Thomas Morris was elected on the above oommittee in the place of Mr. Robert Edwards. JOINT ISOLATION HOSPITAL. The Clerk was instructed to convene a conference of representatives from the Llandilo (Rural), Am- manford, and Cwmamman Councils with reference to the provision of a joint isolation hospitaL To represent the Cwmamman Council the Revs. W. Williams, J. Edryd Jones, and J. Thomas were ap- pointed delegates. NANTMAEN STREAM. The matter of the pollution of this stream was raised by Mr. Henry Folland, and it was agreed that the sanitary inspector report upon the matter to the Roads and Health Committee. )