The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

PENCADER PKRSONAR.. —W"» heartily congratulate MR. Tom Thomas. L. V.C. M. iroedrhifer. Pencadcr, on the success attending his efforts as conductor at the recent cymanfa held at Capel Nonni. and which proved a very great success. Mr. Thomas has successfully conducted his cymanfa. for the paitt TLM-E years, we understand, and was again ap- j pronched to accept the position for THE coming year. buT did not feel justified in again UNDERTAKING the appointment for various reason*. «

f CARMARTHENSHIRE INSURANCE | COMMITTEE A meeting of the Carmarthenshire Insurance Committee, was held at the Shire Hall. Carmarthen, on Friday last, Mr. Mervyu Peel, Danyrallt, pre- I siding. REFUSAL TO GO TO SANATORIA Dr. Hutchinson. of the Memorial Association, re- ported that three persons suffering for tuberculosis 111 its earlier stages had refused to enter a Sana- torium for treatment, and it was further stated that therto were cases of those suffering in this way who returned to work against medical advice, and their condition afterwards became very pitiable, as often nothing could be done for them. The Chairman—If a man refuses to go to a Sana- torium we can do nothing. Mr. John iloweil. Llanell; said it was dangerous to the community that anyone suffering from the disease should be going about without taking the iifcessary precautions. The matter was deferred to the Sanatorium Sub- Committee. SANATORIA ACCOMODATION. Cc.1upl.11nt. were MADE TO DELAY in findin accommotdation at Sanatoria for cases recommended for treatment by the committee. It was stated that out of 38 cases recommended during the last three months, only three had been admitted for treatment. .The Clerk (Mr. J. W. Nicholas), said there was a delay of two months, sometimes three months, and in many cases four months, before admission could be made. \1r. Blagdon Ricliai-(IF. Carmarthen, said that 1 having regard to such delay tle Y o;U;I;i to take steps in the matter, and certainly ask for an ex- t!i( Association. The Chairman said no doubt the limited accom- lIIoda tion was due to the fact that the necessary number of sanatoria had not yet been built. Mr. P. J. Wheldon. Carmarthen, remarked that the complaint of delay was general throughout the kingdom, but he declared that no part of the country suffered less in that way than Carmarthenshire. It was decided to ask the Memorial Association for an explanation. Dr. Samuel Williams wrote, '.n reply to the com- mittee's letter in reference to surgery accommoda- tion at T-lanclly, stating that the waiting-rooms as t fl provided sufficient accommoda- tion for people during the summer months, but if any changes were considered necessary they would bo carried out before the pressure of the winter work egan. Mr. Ben. Griffiths (Llanelly) said that he under-' stood a certain Llanelly firm were compelling clerks to transfer rheir membership from the National Union of Clerk's Approved Society to another society, and he asked what was the committee's ICIRAL position in the matter. Could they refuse the transfer? The Clerk was asked to report at the next meet- i ng- ARTIFICIAL ARMS. A letter was read from a Llanelly restdent. stating that he had a pair of artificial arms which mnxled repairing. He asked if the cost were covered by the Insurance Act. Since the operation of the, Act, lie said the medical benefits under the Great Wes- tern Railway Provident Society. which covered I SUCH cost. had ceased. Without the aid of artificial I t, i e6. arris, he would be unable to carry on his duties, and would be connwJ]0d to fall back on the insur- ance fund. The Clerk SAID the matter was not. included in the committee's schedule of appliances, and it was de- cidcd to write to Insurance Commissioners on the question.

CARMARTHEN CURATE'S APPOINTMENT NEW INCUMBENT OF GOLDE GROVE. Fhe Rev. E. D. Aldred Williams. B.A., senior curate of St. Peter's Church. Carmarthen, has been offered and has accepted the benefice of Golden Grove, Carmarthenshire, as successor to the Ven. Archdeacon Owen Evan?. The patrons ARE the trustees of Earl Cawdor. The appointment is a highly popular one. Mr. Williams has had an extensive and thorough experi- ence in parochial work, and during tho time that he has laboured in the important parish of St. Peter's, Carmarthen, he has proved himself an able organiser and a-ssiduous worker. About 2/ years ago when Archdeacon Evans was vicar of St. Peters, he was seized with a severe illness and Mr. Williams prao- ticallv acted as vicar. The efficient manner in which he discharged the duties earned for him un- stinted praise from au concerned. A native of Llansawel, near Llandilo, the Rev. Aldred Williams OOMM from a well-known clerical family, and has five cousins, four uncles, and a brother holding preferments in the Church. A graduate of St. David's College, Lampeter. he was ordained deacon in 1903, and served for three years as assistant-curate of St. Thomas, Swansea, when in 1905 he was appointed to St. Peter's, Carmarthen, under Archdeacon Owen Evans. Mr. Williams was educated at Llandovery School, and after obtaining his B.A. nt St. David's College, Lampeter, proceeded to St. Michael's Theological College, Aberdare (now Llandaffl, where he was trained before being ordained. Mr. Williams is widely known throughout Car- marthenshire ancl his many friends join heartily in wishing him every success in his new sphere of lalxnir.

CILYCWM PKATH or AN OLD INHABITA.NT. —There passed away on Friday one of Cilyc.wm's oldest and most widely knowlI inhabitants in the per-on of Mr. Wil- liam Davies, Glandwr hnp. Deceased who was in his 79th year was better known as V Shop. He was. a native of the villaue, and had lived to see generation after generation leave the peaceful vallev. For many rears he WAS A very successful a WRIT under the Prudential Assurance Company, and whilst holding this position he lw. came well known throughout the counties of Car- marthen. Brecon. Radnor. Cardigan and Glamorgan, for his lone list of person* embrneod people living in all these counties. Years AW he took a keen interest in the affairs of the village, and was at one time A parih councillor. He was a sirikinvr personality—keen, witty, and humorous. Cp to lately he POSSESSED an excellent memory and could Tell many A racy story of queer people he had met 011 his rounds. His wife predeceased him some years ago. His funeral took place on Monday, 8th inst.. at Cilycwm.

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LAUGHARNE NOTES Amid every manifestation of sorrow, sympathy and esteem the remains of the late Mr. Jeremy were interred on June 2nd IN tho picturesque churchyard of St. Martin's. The funeral cortege was one of the largest which the district had ever witnessed, and was attended by sympathisers from far and near who were anxious to pay their last tribute of respect to one who held a prominent posi- tion in the town. Headed by Aldermen B. R. Thomas and W. H. Dempster, J.P., C.C. (in the unavoidable absence of the Portreeve), the Cor- poration Officials and tho Jury, the mournful pri- cvsslon wended its way to the Church, where it was met by clergy and surpliced choir, deceased being a life-loug chorister. The service was fully chor i', the vicar-—an alderman of the Corporation-—officiating throughout. In church the hymn, "Jesu son of Mary hear" was suix<g, and whilst the body was being conveyed to its last resting place, Mies Wil- kina at the organ, feelingly played the "Dead March" in "Saul." The mourners included the members of his family-Mrii., Miss, and Messrs. R. and E. Jeremy; Mrs. Rees (sister); Mr. Howell (nephew); Messrs. Sam, Joseph, James and John Thomas (brothers-in-law); Mrs. S. Thomas (sister- in-law) and Mrs. Raymond (cousin). Wreaths were sent by the following:—Wife and children; Mrs. Rees; Joe; The Girls' Friendly -oftety: All Island House; Mr. and Mrs. Head; Mrs. Jackson; Mr. and Mrs. J. George: Miss E. Evans; Little Doris; Mrs. and Misses Falkener; His Pupils; All at Lahore Cottage; Miss Escott; Mr. and Mrs. R. Bown; Mrs. Starke; All at The Corse; Members of St. Martin's Choir; All at Melbourne House; Elva and Cliff; Mr., Mrs. and Miss Dempster; Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Thomas; Members of Laugharnc Glee Society; Mr. and Mrs. Power; and Mr. Walter Davies. The -eastern division of the St. Clears Deanery held their annual festival on June 2nd at St. Mar- tin's Church, Laugharne, when there was a goodly muster of scholars from the surrounding district. It is a matter of regret that no church in the deanery can accommodate the number of scholars who form the English section of the Sunday School Associa- tion, necessitating a division into eastern and wes- tern districts. The Rev. Jason Thomas, Llanfall- teg, intoned the service, whilst the ltev. J. Rich- ards, Pontardulais, was catechist. The lessons were read by the Rural Dean and the Rtv. Lambert Rees, Llanddowror. Mr. J. Davies, Pendine, con- ducted the singing, with Miss Wilkins at tho organ. After the service tea was provided for all in the long room of the Brown's Hotel. As usual an excellent meal had been prepared, the expenses of which were defrayed by Mrs. Hunt, Fernhill, to whom one and all are extremely grateful. Mrs. Hunt s generosity knows no bounds, and this is only one of the numerous and frequent acts, which we in the immediate locality so much appreciate, and perhaps go little deserve. Every deserving cause is always substantially helped by the good folks of Fern Hill to whom Laugharne owes a long and deep debt of gratitude. An ordinary meeting of the Council was held in tho Town Hail, on Thursday. 4th inst., Mr. W. J. L. Thomas presiding. On the motion OF the cluu, man a vote of condolence was passed on the IOBS which the Council had sustained in the death of Mr. W. Jeremy, who had been a member since the Coun- cil was created and chairman for th current year. The speaker reforred to his sterling qualities, and business capacity, which so well fitted him us a member and chairman of the Council. Mr. M. Williams seconded the motion, which was supported by Messrs. Sam Evans, and R. H. Tyler, and un- animously carried by the memliers silently rising. The County Education Authority issue artistic certificates to pupils who make perfect attendance during a year, and also to those who make 95 per cent, of the possible attendances. Laugharne chil- dren appear to have received a goodly shire as ten children have received perfect attendance certificates and 29 the good attendance certificate for the year ended April 30th last. Mr. J. Sharpe. Clover Hill, has mown (June 5th). two fields of excellent hav. I believe this is the first in the neighbourhood.

KlOWiLLY NOTES On Wednesday, the 3rd inst., the death occurred at his home of Air..John Evans, collier, Graig, Mynyddygarreg, aged 51 years. There was a. very large attendance at the funeral which took place on Saturday last. Before the cortege left for St. Mary's Parish Churchyard, where the interment took place, a service was conducted at the house by the Rev. W. C .Jenkins, Capel Sul. At the church and at the srraveside the Rev. D. Ambrose, Jones, M.A.. vicar, officiated. There were large congregations at all the scrv.ces in St. Mary's Church on Sunday last, when the Hev. Daven Jones, B.A., vicar of Llanfynydd, and for- merly of Kidwelly, occupied the pulpit. The parish- ioners were delighted to see and hear their old and beloved vicar once again, and both he and MRS. Jones, who accompanied him, were received with the utmost cordiality by all. The pulpit at Llanfynydd was filled by the Rev. D. S. Thomas. L.D., curate of Kidwelly. Wild Australia, extensively advertised to visit the town on Saturday, the 6th inst., did not, after all, put in an appearance, much to the chagrin of hun- dreds of people who love shows of that description. Many came in from the surrounding district unaware of the altered plans of the proprietors, and, of course, were full of disappointment when they found that the show was "off." No effort had apparently been made to notify the inhabitants of the abandonment of the visit. It was not only Australia that was "wild." on Saturday evening! The numerous lovers of the modern picture &how are much gratilied at the return of Messrs. Cree- craft's Cinema to the Fair Field, where nightly performances are again in vogue. There seems every probability of the movement inaugurated by the Mayor, Mr. Geo. E. Bowen. J.P., in favour of obtaining a district nurse, being crowned with success. At a meeting held at the Town Hall on Monday evening in this week, the Mayor pre-iding, there were present representatives of the nnplaters, colliers and briokworkers, together with fifteen representing- other interests. It was reported that the men employed at the Tinplate Works had held a meeting, and had decided to give hearty support to the project. The men bud re- solved to contribute as follows:—Piece workers, Id. and day workers kd. each, per week. A generous donation to the funds was also announced from the Kidwelly Tinplate Company, who were represented at the meeting by the genial managing director, Mr. John Thomas, Velindre. It was arranged that the Mayor, with Mr. John Thomas, should meet the employees at the brickworks this (Friday) morning, and. wi1 Messrs. DL. Meredith and W. Wilkins, to interview the colliers at Tycoch in the evening to ascertain their Tipw in the matter. The general committee, which I- representative of all classes in the town. will be called together at an early date, by which time it if- expected that they will Ix- in a position to elect a working committee who will be iriveu plenary (Kiwers to ENGAGE a nurse. and to take the necessary step# to secure the proper working of th., ..dlpnw.

LLANFIHANGEL-Y-CREUDDYN Very successful services were held at the Parish Church of Llanfihangel last Tuesday and Wednes- day. The special preachers were the Revs. T. R. Davies. Llwynhendy. and James Salt, Llandinor- wic. and the Rev. J, R. Davies, B.A.. Oxon, curate of Llan-badarn-fawr. preached the English sermon on Wednesday. The congregation were deeply touched to hear father and the son preaching in the same service. The Revs. W. Hcadlev, M.A., W. Wright, curate of Llanbovmair. and other-, took part in the services. The singing was hearty and the congregations very large, especially the last evening, when the Rev. James Salt and Rev. J. R. Davies preached.

GENERAL HEWS OF THE WEEK J THURSDAY. Judge Austin, of the Bristol County Court Circuit, died at Clifton yesterday. The Conference of the Manchester Unity of Odd- fellows yesterday adopted a resolution urging upon the Insurance Commissioners the desirability of legislation to secure the payment to friendly societ- ies of the deserves accrued in respect of members who L have compulsorily ceased to be State insured. Recent instances point to tho dangers to amateur gardeners of neglecting trivial wounds owing to the possibility of the bacilli of lockjaw -being present in tho ..oiL FRIDAY. Sir William Anson, M.P., for Uxford University died iasti night at All Souls' College, Oxford. 1,11, 1 i: T. S. Creswell, R.M.L.I., and Com- mander Arthur Rice, R.N., were drowned in South- ampton Water yesterday as tho result of a seaplane accident. The Tyrone Regiment of the Ulster Volunteer Foroe. encamped at Baronscourt, engaged yesterday in field operations, which were witnessed by Sir E. Carson and General Sir Georgo Richardson. It is understood that ilt authorities have under consideration fresh action to combat the campaign of THE militant suffragists. he most imoprtant being the prosecution of subscribers to the funds of militant organizations anu the attachment of their property. SATURDAY. The Standing Committee of the UL-ter Unionist Council have AGAIN determined to MAKE no move against Home Rule until the Bill becomes law. Ail Saints Church, Br-, adsall, near Derby, wa, destroyed by fire yesterday morning. There is evi- dence that it IS a militant outrage.. Lord Portsmouth's Devonshire estate was in the market, yesterday and realized nearly £50,000, Experiments in the electrification of chickens have had valuitble results and the subject is discussed in relation to the treatment of children. The- Manchester Unity of Oddfellows yesterday .«tror,gly objected to the Welsh Insurance Conimsi- sioners' rule prohibiting meetings in licensed houses. MONDAY. At a garden party at Highbury on Saturday Mr. Joseph Chamberlain made his first appearance at a gathering of such a public character since he was overtaken by illness in 1906. The "'Times'' publishes a letter on the Ulster crisis from the Archbishop of York in which he appeals to the leaders and members of all parties to face the problem afresh in a resolute determina- tion 'to seek peace and ensue it." Lord Selborne and Lord Milner addressed, a de- monstration at Hull, held to protest against the shooting of Ulster loyalists. Militant suffragists created disturbances yester- day at Bromnton Oratory and Westminster Cathe- dral. and the burning of a house near High Wy- combe on Saturday morning is also attributed to their,. Process has been issued against a solicitor's clerk who is alleged to have conveyed an emetio drug to tho prisoner Grace Roe with a view to defeating forcible feeding. The "Times" Agricultural Correspondent writes that the prospects of tho fruit crops, so promising before May, have been snoilt by the frost and drought and are now poor. TUESDAY. The man who was arrested in Buckingham Palace explained to the police that his conduct was a piece of bravado. He has been charged and remanded at Bow-street Police Court. Mr. D. A. Thomas has promised to give to Merthyr a statue of Richard Trevithick, "the father of th locomotive engine." WEDNESDAY. In the House of Commons yesterday tho National Insurance Act, 1911 (Part II.) Amendment Bill and the Milk and Dairies Bill and the Milk and Dairies (Scotland) Bill were read a second time. The Archbishop of Canterbury and York made an .ppeal to the nation AGAINST the Disestablishment and Di^eiulowrr.ent of the Church in Wales. The police yesterday raided and took possession of the offices in Westminster which have been used AS tho headquarters of the militant suffragistii since the seizure of the Kingsway premises. Grace Roo and three of the women arrested in a flat in Maida- valo have been committeed for trial on charges of conspiring to commit malicious damage. Tho new rules as to the application by poor suitors for legal assistance in the High Court of Justice came into operation yesterday. Nearly 1.400 applications have already been received at the London Prescribed Offices.

CARMARTHEN COUNTY COURT Th< Carmarthen County Court was held on Friday last, before His Honour Judge Lloyd Morgan, K.C., at the Guildhall. Carmarthen. A11 interesting decision AS to the liability of a husband for a certain cIa-s of debt alleged to have been incurred by a wife was expressed during a case in which a husband and wife were jointly sued by Harry Phillips, Walters-road. SWANSEA, for payment of 10s. 6d. in respect, of a photograph enlargement, said to have been sold and delivered to the wife. Plaintiff stated that he enlarged a photograph and h::d not been paid the amount, for it. His Honour said lie always held that in cases similar to this tho husband was not responsible for his wife's debts, and that it was a matter of law that the wife was not the husband's agent for the purpose of buying these pictures, which he held were not necessary. If you like to sell to wives when husbands a;p away you have to take your own chance." he added. He was not going to make the HUSBAND liable, and therefore 'gave judgment- for him. He did not know whether judgment against the wife would be of any good for the plaintiff, but I \0111.1 reserve his decision in her case until the next court.

ROYALTY BEFORE THE CAMERA. I s-hall never forget the emotions 1 felt when royalty first came to IJ", a humble and obscure photographer. I had begun photography as a small boy, and Iwd worked in studios in most of the big cities of Europe. In 1883, at the age of twenty-four, I opened a small studio at Nordernev. a summer resort on the North Sea. One day in July I was summoned to the Hotel Victoria to see Count .Mir- bach, ceremonial master for the Princess Wilhelm, now the Kaiserin of Germany. He told me the Princess desired a photograph taken and an appoint- ment at my studio. Marvelling at the good fortune that so unexpec- tedly befell me. I waited for royalty at the time appointed. I wore as customary, full dress, with white gloves. Finally a carriage, driven by a single horse, drew up before the studio. I went forward as the door opened, and a lady and child, accom- panied by a nurse and Court dame, entered. This, then, was the Princess, the future Empress of the Fatherland. She most graciouslv addressed me. Her voice was gentle and very soft. | Herr Baumann, I have brought with me my eldest 60111." She smiled at the little fellow in charge of the nurse—the present Crown Prince. We want our photographs taken, and I hope they will be good. You set., I wish to surprise my husband." She did not seem at all like a princess—she was so unassuming and simple. My assistant made the preliminary preparations and the sittings began. We first took a number of the future Crown Prince. A livelv little fellow, he jumped about in the chair, shouted, and seemed to have no end of fun. (Finally the Princess, taking a rattle, stood beside me and shook it while I made exposures. When the Prinoets sat down. her lady-in-waiting "primped" her hair and smoothed out the folds in her dress. "Ts my face PEASANT enough?'' she asked. And again. "You see, I must not smile too much. Adolph Baumann (Court Photographer), in the June "Strand Magazine."

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CARMARTHEN TOWN COUNCIL A meeting of the Carmarthen Town Council was held at the Guildhall on Tuesday at 7.50 p.m. There were present: The Mayor (Mr. John Lewis), Aldermen W. V. II. Thomas, L. D. Thomas, W. Evans and J. B. Arthur: Councillors J. Jenkins, W. J. Martin, W. Gibbon, T. Davies, D. Samuel, A. Fuller Mills, D. Williams, H. S. Holmes, Dunn Williams, J. Lloyd, E. V. Collier. Olive- Jones, J. Grossman, Geo. James, together with tho town clerk (Mr. II. Brunei White), the surveyor (Air. Flnglah), and the head constable (Mr. A. K- Mayall). NEW FIRE ALARM. The Head Constable submitted a report 011 the necessity of providing A firo alarm instead of the present one. He said that an alarm best suitable to a borough like Carmarthen was a powerful biren similar to those fixed on Atlantic liners. He pro- mised to submit a report at tho next meeting. PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT ? The Clerk reported the receipt of A letter from Mr. Rees Davies, contractor, and was about to read it when Mr. Vincent Thomas pointed out that each member of the Council had received a similar letter and lie held it was unnecessary for .>0 Clerk to read it.—Mr. Dd. Samuel proposed that the Clerk should read the letter so that the press might have it.— The matter was put to the vote and it was decided not to have the letter read.^—Mr. II. S. Holmes said that SO far as he could see the property referred to by Mr. Davies had a preferential assessment, and he (Mr. Holmes) did not fed like proposing anything. If the Council allowed Mr. Davies anything on account of drainage lie should have the rates put up to tho proper hgure.—Mr. J. B. Arthur said that private enterprise of this kind ought to be encour- aged and be proposed that a. drain be given to Mr. Davies. Such enterprise must benefit, the town. They were apt to envy people who did work of that kind, but they should remember tho good which the town derived from it.—Mr. Llolmes: Defer the matter so that we can get the figures and then we can see.—Mr. L. 13. Thomas contended that it was not the duty of the Council to ask what the assessment was.—The matter WAS deferred until tho next meeting. LAMMAS-STREET TELEGRAPH OFFICE. A letter was read from the Post Office surveyor at Cardiff with reference to representations made by the Council for a telegraph office to be established in Lammas-street, to meet the requirements of that end of the town. The letter pointed out that the circumstances were not such as Would warrant the establishment of telegraphic facilities in Lammas- street. MOTOR-CARS DURING HORSE FAIRS. The Rev. A. Fuller Mills drew attention to what he considered a. great danger in motor-cars being allowed to pass through Guildhall-square on the occasion of horse fairs. The matter had been made more urgent in view of the recent fatai accident near the spot. In fact on the last fair day he was nearly run over himself when he was walking quite innocently on the pavement. He would like to know what tho Head Constable had to say 011 the advisability of diverting tho vehicular traffic on such days.—The Head Constable said that it. could easily be done, but they would have to consider whether it was fair for local tradesmen.— The Head Constable was instructed to submit a report. SHOPS INSPECTOR. A discussion ensued as to the appointment of an inspector under the Shopa Act.—A motion was put forward that the Head Constable be appointed at S15 per annum, but ultimately the matter WAS de- ferred to the next meeting. THE NATIONAL LIBRARY. A letter was read soliciting subscriptions towards the building fund of the Welsh National Library at Aberystwyth.—The Rev. Fuller Mills in proposing a. contribution of Lio said he did not make ht) proposal so much as a hot-headed Nationalist who cried "Wales for the but because they had the library located at Aberystwyth, and a very handsome building it was. It would be the most perfect Celtio Library in the world, and lie asked them to consider tile matter from a national point of view.—Mr. John Crossman ill seconding SAID he would like to give a little more. If they WI RE going to give anything at all, let. it be some-thing worth giving. Ho proposed £ 20.—Mr. Vincent Howell Thomas said they as councillors should SUB- scribe individually, and not spend the ratepayers money on it as rates were terribly high in ( aruiar- then, and they were scheming in every way to save money. Ho agreed with everything Mr. Mills had said with regard to tho library, but there was no reason why they as councillors should not sub-critic a oouple of guineas each. The total would then ex- ceed the SUM proposed.—Rev. Fuller Mills: I think most of the members have already 'subscribed.—Mr. J. B. Arthur said ho was a, WEL-LI Nationalist in entire sympathy with the National Library, but he strongly protested against their voting corporation money towards it without the sanction of the rate- payem. Ho was in favour of a public subscription list being opened in the town. —Mr. Dunn Williams said ho was sure the ratepayers would be agreeable to their making a contribution. It was only right that they should vote corporation money towards mental equipment as they had towards health and bodily equipment. Carmarthen had been the capital of Wales and should lead and not lag in the matter.—Mr. Dd. Saniuel proposed that every coun- cillor should subscribe one per cent. of his income. It was decided by nine votes TO five not to make a subscription. THE ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY'S PROTEST. The Council cnosidered a resolution passed by the Carmarthenshire Antiquarian Society strongly pro- testing against any advertising boards whatever being plac.ed in front of the ancient wall oil Castle Hill and also protesting against the filling up of the ditch of the Civil War Bulwarks in Morfa- lane. Mr. George James said the Council had been dealt with very dishonourably in regard to ilie ancient ramparts. They conceded the privilege of relaxing the bye-laws to the builders of the new houses there on condition that the earth works were not interfered with, and now the builders had gone back oil the agreement. The Council should not; take such treatment "hands down."—Mr. J. H. Arthur said that the ancient earth-works had been sold by the land syndicate, with whom the Council had the understanding, to a private individual who had a right to do what he liked there.—Mr. E. V. Collier: The man has -bought the property from the syndicate, and we should go and see the syndic-am and pitch into them.—A committee was appointed to wait on the owner of the land to see what be done to preserve the ramparts.—Referring to iho advertising boards, Mr. H. S. Holmes said it was not the ancient town wall. It was the new gaol w.111.- It was stated that the County Council were also con- cerned in the matter and the subject was deferred.— RECREATION GROUND. The Rev. A. Fuller Mills proposedthat a committee be appointed to consider the question of using tho E148 4, lId. tiande(I over by the Sports Committee to the Council to improve the recreation ground in the interest of the general public. Mr. Mill" sug- gested the laying out of a bowling green ami i. skittle alley and a lawn tennis court, and abo the forming of a juvenile band to play in the VI: k, At present the skittle alley was the monopoly of The .public-house. Though the money handed over by lIlt" Spoits Committee was not suHicient for ali ihe-o things, he was sure the people oi Carmarthen would be public-spirited enough to subscribe towards it.—Mr. Martin seconded and suggested the en.ci ion of a public bath in addition.—A commitiee was appointed to go into the matter.—Mr. ONV, it tendered his resignation as road foreman to rhe Council and it was accepted.—On the motion of Mr. Holmes it was decided to appoint a new foreman in hi's place.—The appointment was deferred.—Tho question of granting a pension to the road foreman (Owen Elias) was also considered. It was staled that he was 70 years of age and had been 47 years in die employment of the Corporation.—It was decided :o grant Mr. Elias an allowance of 8s. per — —

NEWSPAPER OWNERS' ASSOCIATION A meeting of the newly-formed West Wales Nl'wpa'per O,lIels' Association was held "L Tues- day at the Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Mr. E. Tavlor Thomlin.-on, secretary of the Linotype Asso- ciation (chairman (pro. teni.), presiding. A. A.- paper owners and managers in the whole of South Wales had been invited with a view to extending the operations of the association, and there \\a- a very representative gathering. The discussion and the letters read showed that there was hearty agree- ment amongst newspaper owners and managers in South Wales as to the objects of the association, and Mr. Higham, managing editor of the; "Cambrian Daily Leader. Swansea, was appointed chairman pro. tern. in the place of Mr. Thomlinson. Mr. Lewis Giles, editor-manager for the CARMAR- THEN JOUBXAL, undertook to carry on the secretary- ship pro. tern, until the next meeting, which will be held at Swansea Oil June 26th. when it is hoped to definitely form a newspaper association for South Wales. Mr. E. Taylor Thomlinson (secretary of the Lino- type Users' Association) presided, and theiV were also present Messrs. Higham (general manager of the "Cambria Daily Leader"), D. Williams, (''Welshman' f. Gwilym Vaughan and Davies ("Amman Valley Chronicle"), Crawshaw ("Milford Haven Gazette"), W. M. Evans ("Seren Cymru"), W. L. Lawrence ("Carmarthen Weekly Reponl;r"i. end Lewis Gilps (CABMAHTHK.V JOURNAL). Letters of hearty sympathy and promise of Ftil)- port were read from Messrs. Pugh and Rowlands ("Aberdare Leader' Robt. Read ("Brecon Etxpress"). Malrolm R. Smith ("Radnorshire Stan- dard"). W. R. Thomas ("Cardigan Advertiser"), LI. T. Jones ("Ualwlly Mercury! &c.. &c.

PENCADER GRAMMAR SCHOOL FORTHCOMING RIL-UINION. The Old Students of the Pencader Grammar School have cleoided to celebrate the impending re- tirement of the popular and much respected Head- master M. J. D. Evans. after 25 years of very successful work, by holding a Re-union on the 6th Autrust next, when a presentation will also be made to Mr. and Mrs. Evans. A strong and representa- tive committee has been formed to take the neces- sary arrangements for a successful function, with Mr W. J. Wallis-Jones, solicitor, Carmartheen, as chairman; Dr. D. G. Lloyd, J.P., NewcastU- Emlyn, and Mr. E. H. Davies, Post Office, Pen- t^der, as joint hon. treasurers, and Mr. E. F- Griffiths, B.A., the Grammar School, as hon. score- tarv, and they will be glad to hear from Old Students intending to be present. An interesting programme is being arranged, whilst Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Evans have generously undertaken to enter- tain all the past and present students who can at- tend. Advantage will also be taken of the occasion to welcome the new headrmster, Mr. J. Rhys Pcann- <Ier- M.A. (Cantab.), who is himself an Old Boy. Printed and Published for the Proprietors by LI8 GILES at the "Carmarthen Journal" Printing Works, 8, King Street, Carmarthen.

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LOCAL POLICE COURTS Carmarthen County SATURDAY, June 6th.—Before Mr. D. W. Drummond. Hafodneddyn (in the chair). Major Dowdeswell. Llanstephan: Air. D. L. Jones. Derlwyn; Mr. Thomas Lewis, Brynglas: Mr. J. Ll. Thomas, Gilfach. and Mr. John Lewis (Mayor of Carmar- then*. FURIOUS DRIVING. James Williams. W ellfield-road, Carmarthen, was charged with driving- a motor-cycle at a rate dan- gerous to the public. P.U. David Evans stated that at 7.20 p.m. on Sunday. 10th May. he saw defendant driving a motor- cycle at a very reckless speed, travelling at the rate of about forty miles an hour. The Bench fined the defendant E2 and cot,. also endorsing his license. DIU'NKS. Edmotid Turner. Llanarthnev. was charged by P.C. Roberts with being drunk on 23rd at Liana rth- ney. Fined 10-, and costs. A similar charge was brought against W m. Jones. LLanarthnev. P.C. Roberts proving the a.-<\ Two previous oonvieticns were proved affainst him. Fined £1 and costs.

Carmarthen Borough SAT ran AY. June 6th (Special. — Before Mr..Jolm Lewis. Mr. H. E. B. Richards. Principal W. J. Evans and Mr. T. B. Davies. WOULDN'T LET HER Mary Ellen Rolle. no fixed abode, a native of Manchester, was charged with being drunk and disorderly. P.C. Llewellyn stated that about 11.45 p. ru. on Friday last, he saw the defendant in i'air-lane. fshe was drunk and disorderly and "hollrirlg had language at the top of her voice. She refused io behave herself. Previous to this. witness HAD occasion to speak to her about her conduct at :0-:1. ythenne- street. Witness then locked her up. Deft'ndant-It's all lies; I was going t" ny waggon in the Fair Ground and they would not let me Head Constable Mayall .-aid he saw prisoner m front of the police-station. b. w as then drunk and behaving herself badly. Immediately she witness she went, away. The Bench fined defendant 2s. od. and '-ost-, or in default seven days. TUESDAY June 9th.—Before Mr. John Lewi. mayor (in the chairh vrr, H. E. B. Richard-. Mr..Ian,e-. Davies. Mr. P. J. Wheldon. and Mr. T. g, Davies. TEMPORARY TRANSFER. (Francis Joseph Bellamy. Hereford, applied tor a temporary transfer of the Falcon Inn. Lammas- street. Carmarthen, winch was granted. OBSTRUCTED THE I'OLICE. Frederick Elias. Carmarthen, wu- charycu wnii being drunk and disorderly and obstructing the police during the execution of hi- duty. P.C. Walters in his evidence scared that on .JIIIW l.-t. about 7.15 p.m.. whilst having a v imeiit prisoner in his custody, the defendant approached kim and prevented him during the execution of his duty. He gripped witness by the neck and tried to pin. him awav from prisoner. A civilian who was near b\ assisted the constable. Defendant was also drunk and disorderly and triads use of obscene language. Head Constable Mayall proved a previous con- viction against defendant, and a fine of 5, and costs was imposed in the first charue. and £1 and co-ts in the second. RIOTOUS BEHAVIOUR. Thos. FoxweU. Carmarthen, was charged WITH being riotous in Guildhall-square on rhe oth June. P.C. Morgan proved the case and a fine of dJs. and costs was inflicted. OBSCENE LANGUAGE. Minnie Bassett, no fixed abode, Wtl." charged with using obscene language. P.S. Jones pro-red the caw. —fined &s. alld costs. Ammanford MONDAY, June 8th.-Before Mr. A. K. Glynhir tin the chair); Mr. Hy. Herbert, Bryn- marlais; Mr. Wm. Llewellyn. Fairwater; Mr. B. R. Evans, Ammanford, and Mr. E. Hewlett. Wernoleu. Jane Hoskms (17). of Harold-street, Tirydail, summoned Herbert J. Jolley, an Association foot- baller, now slated to be residing m Han ley. >tafis. Defendant did not appear, and Mr. W. L. Smith was for the applicant.-The Bench made all order of 4 a week with costs and expenses. David Richards, of High-street, Ammanford, was summoned for drunkenness and disorierly conduct on the evening of the 25th uit. in Ani- manford.-He had to pay 10s. 6d. P.C. Thomas charged Daniel Rees. Mountain- read, Bryn&mman, with being drunk and disorder- ly,-A fine of 10s. 6d. inclusive was imposed. Arthur Morris, of Plasycoed, Llandebie. and Sidney Reea, Oak-terrace. Llandebie. were- sum- moned for being disorderly on licensed premises.— The Bench fined Reea. who had a bad record against him, Fl inclusive, and Morris 15s. The latter was further charged with doing malicious d.a.ma-ge to two glass measures, value &d., and for that offence he was fined 10s. inclusive. Wm. Griffiths, of College—treet. Ammanford, failed to appear in answer to a charge of drunken- nest while having under his care two young chil- dren, and a warrant was issued. Wm. Barwett Davies. of American Villa. Llandebie, was summoned for not keeping a dangerous dog under proper control. Although he did not .see any harm in the dog, defendant admitted the offence. The Bench ordered the defendant to keep the dog uøder proper control, and told him that he must muzzle or lead the dog along the highway. He was also ordered to pay 16s. 6d. costs. The claim of David Evans, of the Red Lion, Llandebie, for a dog licence exemption which had been objected to bv the Deputy Chief Constable on the ground that the applicant was not a farmer was heard. Mr. Hy. Noyes representing the applicaiit.- The Bench granted the exemption. John Williams, a collier employed at the Am- manford No. 2 Coniery. was proctdeed against for negligently having a damaged safety lamp in his possession.—Mr. C. Kensholc appeared for the col- liery company, while Mr. T. Randall defended.— The Bench, under all the circumstances, thought the defendant was AT fault, but owing to his good character they treated him as a first offender, and ordered him to pay the costs only. Twenty oolliers of the same colliery were sum- moned for breach of contract and 63. damages were claimed against each.—After a long hearing the Bench found for the plaintiffs, and awarded 5s. damages against each of the defendants.

LLAlfSTEPHAN NOTES On Saturday, Oth inst., after years of lingering illness, patiently borne, occurred the death of David Davies, 5, Croft Villas, at the threshold of his eighteenth year. About four years ago he had spent. three months at the Sanatorium at Allty- mvnydd, and this ";I, doubtless the means of pro- longing the doomed life, which fell a prey to the ravages of the white scourge, from whose fangs there is very little hope of escape. Of a very quiet disposition, he was well-spoken of by his friends and companions, and all mourn his death at so eariy and promising an age. The interment took place yesterday (Thursday) at Capel Newydd, Llany- bri. leaving HIS mother, step-father, three brothers, and a number of relatives to mourn his loss. The water consumers of the village are highly elated at the prospect of the new sixpenny water rate they have to pay, in addition to the fourpence RECENTLY added on to the general rate. With water operations taking place in another part of the parish, the water question will soon be boiling over. No wonder a future passive resister is given to singing "Dwr, dwr. 'does dim yn uyffelyb i ddwr." The Carmarthenshire Mam Roads Committee doubtless flatters itself upon its various quiok changes in its mismanagement of the ROADS; and with its various contracts in different branches it IS positively quite impossible for any proper method to be followed when there is so much over-lapping. Motv than a week ago some tons of read chippings were sent from Carmarthen and deposited in suit- able heaps by the roadside. in expectation of the j arrival of the tar-spraying paraphernalia. Already the local road contractor has about fifty tons of gravel stored for the purpose. The arrival of this over-sea chipping is reported to be a mistake, hut it does not do much credit to the managing abilities of the best brains of the county, that the contractor i- not definitely instructed where his cargo is TO be distribuTed. Bv the time THE MR engine arrives the remains of these Bank Holiday heaps in the village will be as shallow AS the efficiency of the v la Carmarthenshire Main Roads Committee. The annual report of the Llanstephan and Llan- gunnock Nursing Association for the year 1913 has just been is-ued. and reads very favourably. Nurse Roberts from July, 1912, to December, 1913, has paid' 2.1586 visits, and has had 11 maternity cases. Last January (1914) there was a balance of £ 66 6s. 6d.. and the bazaar held in the Coomb grounds last August (by kind permission of the President, Mrs. Morris), realised £ 176 2s. 9d., of which the SUNI of 2156 9s. 2d. was placet! on deposit, and £ 20 put to current account. Gifts for distribution by the District Nurse have been received from Mrs. Morris Coomb, and Lady Philipp. and which are greatly appreciated by the recipients, as well as by all those interested in the nursing of the poor and sick. —— A visit to the Derby is not an experience to be soon forgotten. One good old sport states he has paid his first and last visit His pocket waa no heavier on his return. Next to losing the "ponies" was the keen loss of a bosom friend, and extensive enquiries for E. of Neath elicited no reply from the gay crowd; but midnight explanations at the Load of Hay moved another heavy load off the chests of the Derby chums. A pastime much in vogue at present is that of line fishing for bass. Some splendid baskets are reported by liners from the shore; but to have the full excitement of the snort a boat is preferable, One of our leading yachtsmen, with some friends, keenly enjoys the sport in this fashion, but when the fritnds are deeply interested la fishing for bass in the water, he is also deeply in earnest in fishing for the bottled variety in the snuggery of the boat. Not at all a bad draught: it is quite u-ni-kee. Progress is making gradual headway around, and to mark the opening of the local steam-lorry service by Mr. John Thomas, carrier, a joy-ride was taken on Tuesday evening last to "Australia," which was reached safely at Carmarthen 111 the Morgan Arms Field. There was a full compliment of passengers who thoroughly enjoyed the initial fide, and Mr. Thomas has made a successful bid for patronage, when there is nothing else at the disposal of the public for evening excursions. With these improvements in road conveyances, it is about time the owner or owners of the Ferry should be moving with the rimes in the provision of a motor-boat for crossing this watery vestige of the dark feudal days. Tlwit such a monopoly of God's free seashore and water exists at the present day is hardly credible; but there it is. and not a soul to think of removing, or making any attempt, at removing this relic of oppression and tyranny. To say that hundreds of pounds haYíi: been paid for the Ferry, is beside the question altogether; for. to the average brain, where is the earthly man who can morally claim the free water of heaven to dis- pose of? Take a trip across when the tide is low, a keen nor'-easter blowing, a cold on the chest,— and there you have all the ingredients ready for the making of a passenger to the great beyond. The poor boatmen strive hard with their pushing and shoving against wind and tide and shallow banks; but in the present. aQe, it IS manifestly the bounden duty of those who claim the right of crossing the Ferry to accommodate the public with the most comfortable and convenient of water con- veyances.