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BOAHDS OF GUARDIANS AND RUKAL DISTRICT COUNCILS. LAMPETER Mr. ROC3 Ll. Evans, Llanybyther. presided at a meeting of riiu Lampeter Board of Guardians on Friday.

CARE OF CHILDREN. Tho ca,e of a woman who had been discharged from an asylum, and whose sister now refused to deliver up the former s children, was reported by tho relieving officer. The Clerk said he- had tried to get. the sister to hand over the two boys, aged 13 and 11 respectively, but had failed. He suggested that the relieving officer and a police officer should go there and try to persuade her. After discussion, it was agreed that steps be taken to restore the children to their proper mother. HUSBANDS AND ARREARS. On the proposition of Mr. J. Powell. it was decided that the relieving officers should, in future, notify the guardians of any case of a husband as contributing towards his family who was over a month in arrears. RELATION MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE. Mr. Liew. O. Davies submitted the report of the Heiation Maintenance Committee, giving full parti- culars of eacJi case and recommendations referring thereto. Tlie report was adopted, and a vote oi thanks passed to the committee. OLD AGE PENSION. The Wandsworth Union wrote asking tho guard- ians to support a resolution passed by the former tif-king for a revision of the Old Age Pension Act, increasing the amount to 7s. 6d. weeicly, and lower- ing the ago limit to 65. Nothing was ilorn APPOINTMENT OF OVERSEERS. Meseis. John Jones, Cwmmynach, and Isaac Lewis, Cuegias. were re-elected overseers for Lam- peter Rural. A S S ESS ME NT COMMITTEE. Mr. D. 1. presided over a meeting of the Assessment Committee at Lampeter on Friday. APPLICATIONS. On the application of Mr. Evan Jones, the assess- ment of Pantyciuyli was reduced from J67 to L6 on the land. Mr. D. Davie. Bryiicrach, appealed against The assessment of Bryneirian, Llanycrwys, which at present wa*. LIO. A reduction to £3 was granted. Mr. Ben Evans, on behalf of Mr. David Davies, appLed for a reduction in the valuation of Talardd. Lianilwni, from i;72 to £ 53. the latter figure being the rent received from the building land and man- sion. He hi* application on their failure to let the mansion, which consequently had to be rented with the farm. The application was granted. Mr. Ben Evans further applied on behalf of Mrs. E. Jonos for a reduction in the assessment of a plantation near Talardd from 6s. per acre. A reduction to 3s. was made. LLANYBYTHER RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. A meeting of the above was held at Lampeter on Friday, Mr. Rees LI. Evans presiding. VOTES OF THANKS. On the proposition of Mr. Watkin Davies, seconded by the Chairman, a. vote of thanks was aocvrded to the Great Western Railway Company for removing railings near Llanybyther bridge, thus widening the road at this point. ERECTION OF A BRIDGE. With reference to the question of erecting a fcridge at Gwernogle. Mr. J. Powell said that a member of the Carmarthenshire County Council aekod if the matter could be deferred until next Bummer. The speaker however thought that the bridge was necessary, and moved that tenders be invited. Mr. D. 1. Rees seconded. if Mr. Joshua EN-aii- was deputed to prepare specifi- cations. LLANYBYTHER. WATER SCHEME. Mr. Evan Junes, Brynllofach, wrote asking the Council to erect a fence around a plot of land acquired by them in connection with the Llany- byther water tcheme. It was resolved that this be done. THE HOUSING PROBLEM. I I I le i Consideration was given to a communication from the Local Government Board calling attention to the unsatisfactory housing condition in the district, and also to the non-adoption by the Council of the build- ing bye-laws. Dr. Thomas said that the Council were treating the latter lightly, although it was not a light matter. Mr. Watkin Davies remarked that the model bye- laws which had been submitted for their inspection "Were totally unsuitable for a country district. After a short discussion, the Clerk was directed to place the matter on the agenda for further con- sideration at the next meeting of the Council.

NEWCAsfti-EMLYN The fortnightly meeting of the above Board was held at the Workhouse on Friday. Present: Messrs. J. Lewis, Meiros Hail (chairman) T. Bowen, Llan- dre; J. Jones, Bwlchclawdd; D. Lewis, Brondeg; D. Jones, Penrallt; Jas. Jones, Ddolwen; J. D. Owen, Waunfawr; J. W. Lewis. Perthygoppa Jas. Thomau,, ELsteddfa; 6. James. Atrhach; J. LI. Davies, Pant- seirifach; Nathaniel Davies, Penbu nk; Enoch Jones, Mock; J. Morgans, .Hendy; H. Davies, Pantyrhebog Evan Evans. Llandyssui B. Davies. Carne; Dl. Davies, Llwynffynon; J. Davies. Abercnion; T. Davies, YYessyn; Dr. Jenkins, Henllan; J. Hughes, Pciigwern; Mrs. Evans. Esgereithin: D. Jones, Blaenllan; E. Davies, Fforset; T. Davies, Cilwaun- yddfawr; J. lt,3e7. Plas; Dr. Powell (M.'O.H.j, D. T. George (clerk), and IF. W. Probert (assistant clerk). MASTER S REPORT. The Ma-ter reported that during the past fort- night 11 vagrants were relieved at the house as com- pared with 116 for tho corresponding period of last year. Inmates, 22; lu-t year, 17. STATISTICS. During the pa,: fortnight the following sums were prfd in outreli^f:—Mr. Eli.. W paupers. Mr. D. B. Davies. B50 18. 9d. to 146 paupers. Bank balance, £1.410 13". fl-d. CONDOLENCE. The Chairman stated that he had one painful duty to perform and that was to propose a vote of condol- ence wlth a co-member who had been sentenced to imprisonment for life. There was loud laughter when the member realised that the condolence was with Mr. J. o. James, Llandyssul. who recently got married. Mr. T. Bow en—He was surprised to hear the Chairman say that. If he (Mr. Bowen) said that, it would be different (laughter). Chairman—He said that for the sake of the young men members who were present (more laughter). WELCOME. The Chairman further said lie wished to extend a welcome to the new member for Cenarth,—Mr. Davies. Carne, and hoped he would livo long to serve his parish well. NEWCASTLE-EMLYN RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. A special meeting of the above Council was held on Friday last to further consider the Penrherber water question. The Council were in communica- tion with Mr. C. H. L. FitzWilliams, owner of the land. It appeared that although the water was on the roadside, the landowner had equal right as the public to it. At last an understanding has been arrived at, and both parties arc prepared to ()AUI' tho cost in oqual proportions. LLANDYSSUL RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of the above Council was held on Friday after the termination of tho Board of Guardians. Mr. J. D. Owen presiding. THE GIPSY NUISANCE. A letter was road from the Clerk to the Llan- is I I granog Parish Council containing a resolution pro- testing against the closing up of a certain highway in the parish of Llangranog by certain persons. Mr. Jno. Jones, Bwlchclawdd. asked for permis- sion to state his cajo bofore the members. I. pon permission being given. Mr. Jones stated that the road lay between Bwlchclawdd and Llainwen, and it was used by gipsies for camping purposes. They were a regular nuisance there. The neighbours had asked the police to drive them away. but that offi- cial told them that he could not stop them camping there as the road was not a district one. If they could have the road taken over by the District Council he could take steps to prevent them. He and his neighbours took upon themselves to place a gate at one end of the road. and a hedge with a stile at the other end in order to prevent the gipsies from taking up their caravans while providing facili- ties for any pedestrians to go over. It was very seldom used for vehicular traffic as there was a better road close by equally convenient. The Clerk stated that it was the duty of the police to remove the gipsies from any public roads when requested to do so. and he would advise the neigh- bours to remove the hedge. ROADSIDE SCRAPINGS. At the last meeting Mr. Samuel Jones moved "That the Surveyors be instructed to authorise roadmen to assist in the removal of roadside heaps of road-scrapings and ditch-cleanings'The matter was then adjourned for the Clerk to look up the law on the question of road-scrapings. It appeared that the adjoining farmers could not be compelled to remove them, and it was decided to instruct the Surveyors in accordance with Mr. James' motion. LLANGRANOG SCAVENGING. The Clerk suggested that the best way of dealing with the Llangranog scavenging would be to pur- chase a scavening cart and to employ a man for the purpose. Dr. Rees, the County medical officer in- sisted upon proper steps being taken, and that would be the only satisfactory way. They would have to arrange for some land to dump the rubbish on. Mr. Thomas. Eisteddfa. was of the opinion that it would be very difficult to find the necessary land. The Clerk was instructed to obtain quotations for the cart, STEAM-ROLLING. Dr. Jenkins proposed that the steam-roller be employed upon the Crosslan to Penrhiwllan road. A large quantity of stones had been put down and it would take nearly a year for the traffic to press them down. It was decided to employ the roller A vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Davies, Wes- syn, for his report upon the steam-rolling upon the Tregroes. road. Mr. Davies said that good work had been done. and in a very reaosnable time. SMALL HOLDINGS AGAIN. The sanitary inspector (Mr. J. Penry Lewisl re- ported upon the insanitary state of the Pantteg cottages. Nothing had yet been done to them, and "whenever he complained of others, he was con- tinually being reminded that the Council allowed the Small Holdings Committee to have peace. The Clerk was instructed to take the necessary steps to compel the committee to repair them.

LLAND8VERY THE WAY-TICKET SYSTEM. The fortnightly meeting of this Board was held on Friday, when there were present-Mr. David Davies (chairman); Alderman T. NI-at-king (vice- chairman); and Messrs. T. Evans, W. Evans, David Jones, Daniel Lewis, N. Nicholas, Benjamin Williams, W. R. Lewis, Richard Thomas, T. Phillips, W. Thomas, Morgans, Gwynfe; Phillip Davies, E. Harries, Tom Davies, Thomas Williams, L. Roderick, Thomas Jones, the clerk, Mr D. T. M. Jones, the relieving officer. Mr. E. Williams, and the master, Mr. J. C. Evars. OUTDOOR RELIEF. The relieving- officer reported that the number in receipt of outdoor relief for the week ending June 4th was 128; cost 1;23 18s.; corresponding week last year Ik cost £24 4s. 4d. for the week ending June 11th, 128, cost JB20 17s. 6d., corresponding week last year 111, cost P,19 6s. 6d..The number of inmates was 28. Vagrants relieved for the fortnight 37 against 133 corresponding period. Divine service had been held at the House by the Revs. H. Ifor James (Baptist), and Joseph Harry (Cong.). Daily and weekly papers bad been sent to the inmates by Alderman T. Watkins, John Garner, Stone-street, and Mr. Morgans, hairdresser. It was decided that the walls inside the House be white-washed. Visits had been paid to the House by Alderman T. Wat- kins, and Mr. T. Phillips, they reported:—We visited the House and garden in company with the matron. We found every place in an excellent state of cleanliness, and it reflected on the great care and attention given to every department by both Master and Matron. We were much impressed by the care and attention given to the old people and the in- valids. All the provisions we found of excellent quality. We also found the beds and bedding in the same good order and cleanliness. THE WAY TICKET SYSTEM. Councillors R. Thomas and W. R. Williams pre- sented their report on their visit to the conference of Poor Law Guardians at Carmarthen, re the way- ticket system. The number of casuals admitted to the different workhouses in the counties of Pem- broke, Carmarthen and Cardigan, for the five months ending March 31st last, was 8.340 as against 12,433 in the corresponding period of 1913, being a decrease of 4,093. Included in the total number of applicants for way tickets were 323 working men and of this number 123 were from Llanelly Union. It was unanimously resolved at the oonference to re- commend all Unions to instruct the masters to strictly enforce the regulations of 1882. They hoped that the master would at Llandovery would as far as possible give tasks of stone breaking as far as possible. There was a difference in some of the Unions accounted for by the quality of stones tramps were put to break. The Chairman said that in this district they wore doing their best to carry out the regulations. Alderman T. Wakins—Yes. we are in advance of some of the other Unions. We are very progressive The Chairman said he noticed that in some of the districts since the introduction of the way ticket system tramps pestered farms, because the police did not co-operate with the local authorities but here as Mr. Watkins had said they kept ahead and the police helped. They had asked the Standing Joint Committee, and the Court of Quarter Sessions to co-operate and the police did their duty. Mr. T. Phillitps said up his way the vagrants pestered them between 8 and 10 in th* morning. The Chairman said that probably they were goi-no- to the Llanddeusant Water Works, an-d Mr. W. Evans said they always knew where people lived who were kind to them and told one another (lauchter). A VISIT TO THE ASYLUM. Mr. Richard Thomas one of the members reported that he had visited the Joint Counties Asylum, on the 30th of May. Dr. Richards, the medical super- intendent took him over the Institution. He was of opinion that four of the patients two males, and two females chargeable to this Union, whom he men- tioned could be removed on probation to Tanybryn which move meant a great saving of expense in

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LLANLLWNI NOTES The annual festival of "Pencader ar Cylchoedd" was held on Whit-Monday at Capel Noni. The morning was adapted for the juvenile singing, which was presided Over by the Rev. D. James, Rhydy- bont. The conductor was Mr. Thos. Thomas. L. Y.C.M.. while Mr. D. Evan-, Sunny Hill, presided at the harmonium, assisted by Misses K. Jones. Cross Lane; M. A. Jones. Pencader; H. James, Alltwalis. and Mr. Tom Joshua, Belle Vue. The children possessed excellent voices and were well prepared, so it is not surprising that they reached such a high standard of efficiency. The afternoon and f-veii Ing were devoted to the adults, who also sang much bettor than was anticipated, although thev were little behind the children on the whole. Rev. T. LI. Jones. Pencader, presided in the after- noon. and Mr. Williams, Ponteeiliog. in the evening owing to the unavoidable absence of Dr. Williams, the minister. Messrs. J. Thomas, Greenfield; D.. Stephens. Noni, and Derwenydd Morgan, Pencader, gave addresses. "Awn Ymlaen," "Hyfryd Ganaan" and "Ymdeithgall y Cristion." were the the favour- ite tunes of the day, the former was composed by Dan Stephens, Capel Noni. while the words of the latter was that of Derwenydrl Morgan. Pencader, both of whom were highly praised. It was with regret that we have to announce that Mr. Thomas, Pencader, refused to accept the con- ductarship next year. Mr. Stephens. Noni, also felt that he was not physically strong enough to accept it. and it is not known yet who will be the conductor, though it is felt that it should be one from the district. Mr. Thomas, Pencader, proved to be an excellent conductor, and has conducted for several years in succession. It appears that a choir from Pencader is preparing for the Pontargothi Eisteddfod. Mr. T. Thomas being the conductor. Now then. my boys. "aim at the sky and you will shoot higher than a tree" says the old proverb." Owing to an accident which befel Mr. Tom Joshua. Belle Vue. he was di-abled to preside at the har- monium last Sunday, but Mrs. Davies. Llwyn Ann. presided and did so in an able manner. ONE FROM Tm; DISTHIOT.

LLANDDAUSANT DlUGKXT SCHOLARS MEDALS.—Miss Junnet Mor- gan. a pupil of Llanddausant Council School, has been awarded a silver medal by the Carmarthen- shire Education Authority in recognition of eight years unbroken attendance. Miss Morgan received a silver medal in 1912 for six years' perfect record.

Carmarthen Borough MONDAY, June 15lh.—Before Principal W. J. Ernns Evans fit! the /-hair), Mr. Walter Spurrell, Mr. H. E. 13 Richard- Mr. P. J. Wholdon and Mr. T. B. Daries. DRI NK ON LICENSED PREMISES. David Joliti. Carmarthen, was charged with being drunk of licensed premises on June 6th. P.C. Williams proved the case and a fine of 28. 6d. and costs was imposed. FATLEl) TO PRODUCE LICENSE. H. S. Phillips, 34, Stream-street. Mountain Ash. was summoned for failing to produce his motor license. P.C. W alters stated that at 6.30 p.m. on May 27th he saw the defendant driving a motor-car from the direction of Lammas-street. Witness stopped tho car and asked the defendant to yiroduce his license. Defendant, said ho was very sorry he had not got the license on him. The license dated for April was produced in court and the Bench dismissed the case, the defendant to pay costs. CONSTABLE AS BANKER." YOUTHS CHARGED WITH CARD-PLAYING. David John Evans, 5. Jolly Tar-lane; Evan Lee, 18, Mill-street; James Thomas. H, Buckingham- place, and Harry Yeo, St. Catherine-street, were charged with gambling with cards in public. P.C. W. J. Davies stated that at 11.30 a.m. on Sunday. 7th June, he saw the four defendants at the corner of the Western Counties Stores, near the Pot- house, two of them sitting down and two on their knees playing a game of cards for money. After they had played two or three rounds. Yeo asked, Who is banker? Witness came on the scene and said, "1 am," and took possession of the cards and the money. Defendants all pleaded guilty. The Chairman hoped that this charge, being tried in public, would be a warning to them. A line of 5s. and costs was imposed in each ease. ASSAULT CASE DISMISSED. CABBY'S OUTFIT FOR A FUNERAL. ATTIRED FOR THE SHOW. A somewhat amusing case was heard, in which Do. Davies. Pensarn, summoned John Thomas, Farmers' Arm. Carmarthen, for assault. Complainant stated that on June 11th defendants messenger oalled at the house and asked him if he would drive a conveyance to Cothi Bridge Show. He consented, but when he arrived at the Farmers' Arms' stable he was given to understand that it was to drive in a funeral that he was wanted for. When defendant ultimately came out to the stables com- plainant asked if everything was all right. Witness replied, "Yes. provided I get a coat and hat to fit. or some- thing near the mark." Eventually the servant girl brought him a very heavy overcoat and a hat "about three sizes too small" (laughter). W itness then said "I am not going from here to be made a laughing stock (laughter) and refused to wear them or go to the funeral. A few hours later, in Nott-sc|uare. he met tho defendant, who struck him a blow in the mouth with his fist. Defendant-I didn't say that I wanted you to go to Cothi Bridge Show? Complainant—Your messenger said so when he called at my house, and on that I came down as I was. I would not go to a funeral in a light suit and a straw hat (laughter). Morgan Jenkins. Temperance Hotel, Queen-street, said that he saw the defendant talking to Davies in Nott's-square, but he never saw the assault happen as he walked away. Complainant (cr"s-examinin.g-Didn't you see the assault happen?—No. Complainant—Then your eyesight must have been very bad. Witness—I walked away; it was no business of mine. John Thomas stated that he sent a messenger down to the complainant's house. He distinctly told the messenger to inform Davies that he wanted him to drive to a funeral. When I saw the defendant in Nott-'sjpiare he approached him and said. "You have served me a dirty triek-pspeeia lIy at a funeral, and that he could easily have had a hat and coat to fit. Witness simply pushed the defendant away. A Magistrate—You heard Davies say that you struck him in the month?- Y Píi; he is used to telling lies. I only pushed him away. Complainant—Didn't you make my mouth bleed?— No. Coi-nT)I,iinant-W(,Il. (z(,ntl(,mpii, it's of no use: he has called me n liar so what can I do. The Bench dismissed the case. TUESDAY. Tone 10th (Special).—Before Mr. John T.ewis (mavor of Carmarthen). Mr. H. E. B. TKfh'vrd*. Mr. T. Bland Davies. and Mr. P. J. Wholdon. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. .John Morgan (tramping labourer) was charged with being drunk and disorderly. P.C. Llewelyn proved the case. Defendant admitted being drunk and said he was very thankful to the constable for locking him up. Head Constable A. K. Mayall proved eight pre- vious conviction.- and defendant was fined 2s. 6d. and costs, or in default seven days' imprisonment.

Ammanford FRIDAY. June 12tli.—Before Messrs. Henry Her- bert (in the chair), and J. Lewis. PENYGROES MARRIED COUPLE. Sarah Jane Taylor, of Gorsddu-road, Penygroes, summoned her husband, who is a painter, to re- cover 17s. arrears under a separation order granted at Tisbury Police Court in 1906. I'c Mr. W. L. Smith stated that after the order was made the parties came together, but four weeks ago he suddenly left his wife without expressing any reason for so doing. She was thus obliged to tako drastic measures, however much she regretted having had occasion to do so. The Bench made a committal order for one month's imprisonment, but suspended same for 14 days as the defendant promised to go back to his wife. SATURDAY. June 13th. Before Messrs. Henry Her- bert and J. Lewis. THEFT OF BOOTS. On a charge of stealing a "pair of boots, value 2s. ll^d.. from outside the shop of Mr. J. Car- uthers. Quay-street. Ammanford, a. tramping labourer, named Patrick Gaffney, was fined 10s. and costs, or in default four weeks' imprisonment. He took ,the alternative. TOOK TEAPOT FROM WINDOW SILL. Solomon Fine, a rag and bone gatherer, said to be from Swansea, was charged with stealing a tea- pot. value 9d., property of David Jones, Glyncoed House, Tirydail. Defendant, who admitted the offence, was bound over to he of good behaviour, and was ordered to pay tile cost-;Cl. FARM LABOURER COMMITTED FOR TRIAL. Morgan Davies. a young farm labourer, whose home is at. the "Quarry. Llandilo. was charged with stealing three ferrets, value 18s.. property of John Bye, a gamekeeper, of Pistillbaeh, Llandebie. Deputy Chief Constable Evans stated that the offence was alleged to have taken place in Febru- ary last. but accused at the time absconded. John Bye, gamekeeper, deposed missing the ferrets on the 20th of February. Howell Williams, Pistillganol. a farm assistant, at an adjoining farm, stated that the accused came to on the day in question, and, after having had a <

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INCREASED RELIEF IN CARMARTHEN UNION SPECIAL MEETING OF GUARDIANS. A special meeting of the Carmarthen Board of Guardians was held at the Board Room of the Work- house oil Saturday. Mr. J. J. Bowen was elected to the chair. The meeting had been called for the purpose of considering the great increase in relief. It tad been pointed out that as compared with last jear relief was increasing at. the rate of £ 200 a ^ear. A tention was called to the fact that persons receiving 10s. a week sickness benefit under the Insurance .Act had in some cases received 5s. to 8s. a woeK -"of diir-iig the illness. The Clerk (Mr. Saer) at the special mectmg gave figures comparing out-door relief to-d,)7 v'ith cut- door relief in 1911, when the "pauper" disqualifica- tion was removed. In several parishes there had been considerable reductions since the igod p;lIrl (r.. had become eligible for pensions, but in uiU r cases there had been an increase in pauperism during the same period. Llnnrldarog had increased from fio to £ 77; Conwil from jS62 to 986: Llanginning from E9 to £ 12; and Llanfihangel-Abereowin from £'} to L60. The list showed that in many cases the Old Age Pensions were supplemented by 2s. a week for at- tendance by medical relief, and in some cases flannel had been given the pensioners to make clothing. Mr. D. Stephens said that the old peopple could not possibly live on 5s. Rev. A. F. Mill « said that in that case they ought to appeal to the Government to allow the people a pension on which they could live. Rev. J. Herbert said that the relatives ought to do something for the old people. Recommendations were made to the Board at the next relief meeting to deal more strictly with applications, so as to reduce the amount.

Mrs. Sarah Alocia Shrubsole. of Surbiton Hall. Kingston-on-Thames, who died on Mav 6. has left estate valued at £ 2-4,124 gross. The deceased ladv. who was a portrait painted Queen Mary's portrait. left a case of six diamond and opal rings to the Queen.

FFYNON BYRGWM CKAIB EISTEDDFOD.—On Saturday, June 6th, a very successful chair eisteddfod was field at iFfynon Byrgwm, under distinguished patronage, in a field near Brechfa. The weather was fine and there was j a large crowd present. There was in most of the competitions, a good number of competitors, and the singing, &c., reached a high standard throughout. This eisteddfod is now an annual event, having been originated some eight years ago, since when it has developed greatly, and now ranks with the best in South Wales. The following were present during the day and occupied the chair:—Mr. John Hinds, M.P., Mr. Mervyn Peel, C.C., Llangadock, and Mr. H. Jones-Thomas, C.C., Llanfynydd. A telegram wishing success to the eisteddfod Was received from Mrs. Gwynne Hughe: Tregeyb, who is on a visit to Llandrindod, and Mr. lien Evans as conductor voiced the feelings of the large crowd in recipro- cating the good wishes for a pleasant holiday. The oonductors were: Mr. Ben Evans, Pencader, and Rev. J. H. Davies, Abergorlech. Adjudicators Music, Mr. Cyril Jenkins, London; recitation, &c., Mr. R. Eirwyn Rees, Pencader; butter, eggs, &c., Mrs. Jones, Glanmarlais, Llansadwrn; walking sticks, Mr. Dd. Thomas, Tanyrallt. Accompanists: Miss Howells, Godor, Nuntgaredig, and Miss Johns, A.L.C.M., Pencader; harpist, Mr. Tom Owen Bevan, Glanamman. There was a large and in- fluential committee, of which Mr. Sylvanus Jones, Ty'rcao, Brechfa, was chairman, Mr. Evan Evans, Gwernoglebaoh, vice-chairman treasurer, Mr. Joshua. Powell, Gwarailt; secretary, Mr. Dd. Thomas, Tanyrallt; and their efforts in connection with the eisteddfod were deserving of the success attained. ^Awards:—Male voice party (401. "Milwyr y Groes" (Protheroe) 1. Emlyn (Ystalyfera) Mixed choir (25), "Y Gwlithyn" (Alaw bdw) Ystalyfera (conductor, James Clee). Children's choir (20), "Cwymp Baechus" (Meudwy Davies): 1. Pencader (conductor, Mise L. Johns. A.L.C.M.). Mixed party (12). "Nant y Mynydd" (IJ. 'Fli,,niaq): 1. Ystalyfera. Quartette, "Disgwyl wrth Dv ddor" (J. Owen): 1. Pencader (Miss J. James." Miss B. Richard, Mr. Dd. Rees, and Mr. A. Thomas*. Duett (Tenor and Bass) "Lie treigla'r Caferi," (R. S. Hughes) 1. M esrs. Tom Williams, Ystradgyn- lais, and Luther Evans Y blyfera. Soprano Solo (Open;, "Gyda'r Wawr" (Pencerdd Gwalia) Miss L Beatrice Richards. Glendale. Pencader. Tenor Solo. "0 na byddai'n haf o hyd" (W. Davies): 1, Abel Thomas, Llandilo. Baritone Solo. "Y Glowr" Emlyn Evans): Dd. Rees. Pencader. Solo (under 15) "Tu draw i'r Cvmyl Diion" (II. Harry): Divided be- tween Beatrice Richard- Pencader. and Idris Dan- iels. Pencader. Champion Solo (any voice). "Mvf- anwy" (Cyril Jenkins): 1. Miss Hannah Jane Jones. Carmarthen. Penillion with Harp: T,linos Thomas. Glanamman. Penillion with Harp (under 15): 1. D. J. Be van, Glanamman. Chair Poem. "Nia cardod i ddyn. ond gwaith." prize, Oak Chair: Mr. T. E. Jones, Pontardawe. Can, "Ymdrechfa Ar- odig" Mr. Evans Gwernogle Bllch, Brechfa. Englyn, "Y Bwthyn Adfeih-dig" Rev. J. D. Evans. Pencader. Pennill ar y prvd Divided between J. "Revnolds. St. Clears, and T. E. Jones. P'inTardawe. Traothawd, JB1 Is.. "y Ddeddf Ya- wiriol" Rev. J. Davies. Capel Isaac. Llythyr oddiwrth blentyn at. ei rieni p&n wedi myn'd yn fethiant arno mown masnach" J. Reynolds, St. Clenr-. Open recitation. "Ymholiadau": Miss Miriam Evans. Glanamman. Recitation (under 16). "Ben vn v fro-s" Elsie Jone*. Tyroae. Brechfa. Recitation (under 10). "Meddvliau Ptentyn": 1. Elsie Jones, Tyrcae. Brechfa; 2. Gwinnie Thomas, Brynamman. and Bessie Davies, Tycrug, Nantgar- I'di. Pai* of Stockings: Divided between Miss S. .Tones, Clifton Terrace Llandyssul. and another (whose name did not transpire. Collection of wild flower- (open to school children) Jones. Tvr- ],:lch. Brechfa. Butter: Mr". Beynon, Bwlchco^d. Pencader. Eggs: D. Thomas, Dolgran, Pencader.

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many ways, and what was more by removing them to Tanvbryn it would be a greater encouragement to the patients to look forward to the time when here would be a possibility of their being again amongst their friends rather that at Carmarthen, patients there who would have a tendency to make the strongest willpd person depressed.. Mr. W. R. Lewis seconded. Alderman Watkins thought they should move very cautiously in the matter. They acted on a re- commendation of this sort sometime ago and they found very soon that they had made a great mis- take. He believed himself that as soon as the patient was in a fit state to be removed the authorities at Carmarthen would only be too pleased to let this Board know. Mr. Richard Thomas said that he was simply suggesting that the Medical Superintendent should be asked to allow them to be removed on probation if he thought fit. Mr. Roderick whilst s\mpathiisng with Mr. Thomas in his remarks as to improving the con- dition of these poor people he mentioned a case from his district where the relations would bp only too glad to get the patient home if she was fit to be released, but the authorities Mr. Roderick was under stood to say were not apparently of opinion. He strongly objected however to an application being made for her in respect to the man who had served a long term of imprisonment and who he thought would be a danger to the old people at the house. He should have attached more weight to Mr. Thomas's report and opinion if he had not included this man. The Chairman dealing with the question of econ- omy said that economy must take second place when dealing with grave matters of this kind. Mr. Roderick moved and Alderman Watkins seconded as an amedment that no action be taken by the Board. The amendment was carrfed by 18 votes to 3.

-w" conversation, left in the direction of Pistillbaeh, the residence of the gamekeeper. He knew that Mr Bye kept tho ferrets in th fowlvard, and accused, when he last saw him, would be about 20 or 30 yards away. He did not suspect anything, and therefore did not watch him further. Half an hour later he saw him coming out of a wood. He thought accused had been drinking. Wm. Edward Jones, of Cefncenfi Farm, Amman- ford, a collier, stated that whilst returning from Llandilo Fair on the day in question, together with some friends, accused met them and asked witness if he wanted a forret. Accused at the same time showed him the three ferrets, and, after a good deal of bargaining, witness purchased the three for 6s. 6d. About a week later the ferrets were handed over to the police. Accused represented that he was a dealer in ferrets, and sent them to all parts of the country. P.S. Davies deposed visiting Cefncenfi Farm on the 26th of February, and taking possession of the ferrets. On the 9th inst. he proceeded to the Tumble police station, where he saw the accused in custody. He told him that he held a warrant for his arrest upon a charge of stealing the ferrets. After being cautioned he replied, "I admit it. I was drunk." At the AmmanforJ police station, whence he was conveyed, he voluntarily stated tho same day, I admit stealing the ferrets. It was on the 20th February, the day of tho Llandilo Fair, I took them. I was drunk. I am sorry. I hope I shall have another chance. I have left home for the sako of making a new start. I have been a teetotaller now for rj weelcs. 1 nope tne will be soon o Formally charged at the court, accused pleaded guilty. Deputy-chief Constable Evans asked that he bo committed to the Quarter Sessions, and intimated that he would be able to prove three convictions unuer the Larceny Act against him. Accused was accordingly committed. lie was iurther cnarged v.itii attempting to ob- tain by false pretences tno sum of live shillings from Howell Williams, a tarm assistant, Pistill- ganol, iilandebie. The evidence 0; Howell Williams indicated that when accused spoke to him on the 20th of February he represented that he had been authorised by Mr. John Jones, of Cilyrychen Farm, where he was then employed, to receive money for two sacks of turnips supplied. When asked how much those were, lie replied, 'TIalf-a-crown a sack." Williams told him that he did not believe his story, and re- fused to give him the five shillings, but told him he would settle with Mr. Jones. Accused was under the influence of drink, but hardly drunk. Accused, who had no questions to put to the witness, observed that he did not remember any- thing about it. as he was so drunk. John Jones, of Cilyrychen Farm, said he never authorised accused to ask for any money from either Howell VV illiams or anyone else of the tur- nips. Accused on the day in question had been left in charge of the farm, but when ho (witness) re- turned in the evening he was not there, and he had never seen him since until at the court. Charged by P.S. Davies, accused replied, "I don't know anything about it. I don't know where tho place is. I remember the man having turnips in a field at Cilyrychcn while I was there." He was also committed upon this charge. A third charge, of obtaining by false pretence-, from Mary Aubrey, New Lodge Inn, Pontyberem, two shillings' worth of beer, on the 19th May, was preferred against him. Formal evidence was given by P.S. W. Roblill, who stated that accused replied to the charge thus: I intended paying for it. Mr. Davies sent me for it." Mr. David Davies was his employer. A remand was granted till Saturday next at the Carmarthen County Petty Sessions. -0