The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

MARKETS GRAIN. NEWPORT, Wed., Sept. 9.—Wheat 2s more than last week; barley od more; maize in good quality, but dear; oats unchanged. HEREFORD, Wed., Sept. S.—A fair number of sample* of new wheat wae shown, and prices aver- aged Ó per bushel, come samples being sold for less, and occasionally Id more was given for some- thing really fine. itew samples of new barley were shown, and changed hand- at about 32s to 34s. Oats met with ready buyers at 24s to 26s. Beans a good supply, making 4s to 4s 2d. Maize unchanged on the week, and miller's offale quiet. CATTLE. NEWPORT, Wed.. 8.-upply and trade good. Quotations;—lieef—uest Tjd to 8d per 10-, seconds 7d to 7id, cows 6d to o £ d, best wetner mutton ö:d, ewes id, lamb IOLI to lOgd, calves iid to 10d; poricer pig> Us per tcore, bows 9". HEREFORD, Wed., Sept. 9.-A fair supply of bt.i, whicn met with a rattier slow trade, out late rates were maintained—best quality yd to bad per lb., second and inferior od to 7d. Sheep were a 2 Iioi-t supply-(-,t tier mutton made 9d per lb. tor the best, and 7d to 8d for inferior. Porkers dear, and veal maintained late rates. LEICESTER, Sept. 9.-Large show of fat cattle, about 850 being on offer: firm trade for the best quality at last week's prices, while for other sorts late rates were maintained, but only with difficulty. 6heep also unchanged in price, but lambs were cheaper, making 8d to d per lb., or d less on 2 2 the week. Fat pigs sold well at last weeks prices. LONDON, Metropolitan Cattle Market, Sept. 7.— Shorter supply of cattle, but the supply included some very good meated beasts from Leicestershire; trade very firm, prices in most cases allowing an advance of 2d per ftone of 8 lbs., or id per lb., best quality Devons and Hereford* making 5, 6d to 5s 8d., Shorthorns 5s 2d to 5s 4d, and cows and bulls 4s 8d, per 8-lb. stone. Sheep also penned in rathei smallW numbers than la.-t week; trade slow but prices firm, be-t quality Downs making about 9id, and Kent Longwools 8d to Sd. per lb., while lambs 2 were about id per lb. cheaper than last week. NORTHAMPTON, Sept. 9.—Good demand for cattle, the best heifers making 55 4d, while a good many 2nd quality animals realised 5s, and half- meated beasts 4s 6d. per 8 1b!3f1: a clearance being effected. Light-weight sheep in fair demand at 9d per lb., but heavy-weights in rather slower request. A good number of the lambs" have lost flesh and do not sell very well. Porkers in improved demand at 12s 6d per score. SALFORD, Sept. 8.Sliot-tei- supply of cattle, quality generally being of secondary or inferior the higher prises demanded caused a slow, dragging trade, but there was a good and early clearance for all classes. Of the 7,430 sheep and lambs offered, the greater proportion were lamh": a fair trade for all classes and late rates well main- tained. At the Manchester pig market- trade wa-s verv slow, best qualities making 11s 3d to 12s, and fat sows 9s 6d to 9s 10(1, per score. LLANGEFNI, Sept. 3.—Trade at the fair to-day very slow, sellers asking high prices; yearlings made -07 15s to Lll, and two-year-olds JB14 to £17 15s. the latter price being paid by a dealer for a lot to take to Manchester. Nearly 100 store pigs on offer, nearly all being 8 to 12 week- old: trade very dull, prices ranging from 13" to 18s per head. NORTHAMPTON. Sept. 5.—Owing to the con- tinued drought and bareness of the pastures, trade for store cattle was very slow, although demand for anything useful is fairly steady. Stoi- sheep maintained their price. Down lambs making 29s to 4-5". and Kent lambs 21s to 31-s. PROYTSTOXS. LLANDILO, Sat., Sept. 12.-There was a very- good supply at the market to-day, but the demand was rather slow. Quotations:—1 resh butter Is ld and Is 2d, tub ditto 1, Id and Is Igd per lb., eggs eleven for Is turkey eggs 2d each, -cheese—W elsh id., cream and Caerphilly 9d, honey lid per lb., I rabbits Sd. leveret.s 5d and 6d each. Poultry: Chickens trussed 10d and lid per Itt., ditto alive 4s 6d a couple, fowL trussed 9d per Ib., ,ducks trussed' lOd per lb., ditto alive 2s 6d to 2s 9d each. Flannel: I is Id. shirting Is Obd and Is ld. berge (coloured) Is 8d. kersey Is 4d. blouse flannel Is 2d, apron ditto b Sd per yard, blankets (coloured) 19s per pair, ditto white 22s and per pair, nursing shawls .(coloured) 10s each, turnovers 2s 6d and 2s 8d■: each, men's shirts 5s, ditto large size 6s 6d 4,ach. Wool: White in the grease 2s 2d, brown 2s 6d. black 2; 8d, best black line 3s 8d per lb. Plants 3d per bundle. CARMARTHEN. Sat.. Sept. 12.—Trade was brisk at the weekly market here to-day, and there was a good attendance. Quotations :—Butter in pats Is ljd and Is 2d per lb., and in casks Is Id and Is 1^:1 per lb.; poultry—fowls. 2" to 2s 9d each chickens, Is per lb.; ducks. 2s 6d to 3s bd each; eggs. 11 foi- ls cheese, 42s per cwt. BUTTER. CORK. Sat.. Sept. 12.—Firsts 102s, seconds 94s, and fresh from 97s per cwt.

The Board of Agriculture and Fisheries have re- ceived the following information from the Inter- national Agricultural Institute:—Wheajt: For the following oountries in the Northern Hemisphere the production is estimated at 1,314,702,000 cwts- or 96.3 per cent, of last year's pi-oci-tiction Hun- gary, Belgium, Spain, England and Wales, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands. Russia in Europe, Switzer- land, United States, India, Japan and Tunis. Bar- ley: For the same countries as in the case of wheat, but omitting India, the production is fore- casted at 427,959,000 c-wts., or 93.8 ptr cent. of last year's production. Oa*ts: For the same countries as in the case of wheat, but omitting India and Japan, the production is forecasted at 676.807.000 cwts., or 92.2 per cent, of the 1913 production. Maize: The production is forecasted at 51 million cwts. in Italy (94.4 per eerill. of that in 1913; at 36,028,000 cwts. (99 per cent. in Russia in Europe; at 51,000 cwts. (86.7 per cent.) in Switzerland; and at 1.433.585,000 cwts. (117.2 pr cent.) in the Cm'ted States.

t HrARCHERaC^ilf MENRETURNS Ifeg RECISTEHEPEatg— I MM 11: I Foe-simile of One-Ounce Pacht to Archer's Golden Returns "0 Perfection of Pilps Tobacco. COOL. SVMV AND. FitACRARf.

Carmarthenshire Any information in the possession of our leaders, or any comment respecting tile vunoub matters re- ferred to ill these noies, will be v\«tcouied by the Editor for publication.

FROM THE CARMARTHEN JOURNAL," FRIDAY, {SEPTEMBER, 9, 16-4. The Farmers in the hamlets of Glantowy and Vine, near this town, ha\e for the most part finisiied carrying tneir oorn, winch we teel piea- sure in stating, Ns-as in excellent condition. S\ heat and barley, good, clean crops; oats, ratner light, Almost all the active and experienced agricuuur- ists throughout the County, are now busily en- gaged in preparing their wheat land. A Correspondent, who has just completed a tour through Wiltshire, gives a very gratifying account of the wheat crops, which have iieaily all been carried in that county. He states that the Harvest generally is most abundant, and that very little injury has been suffered from the smut. —Bristol Gazette." The harvest is general in the county of Norfolk, the Wheats appear to have received little or no harm from the reavy rains, and promise great abundance. The tithes of a parish near Ruthin, which were let last year for 18COL fetched this year only 11001., being a deficiency of 7001. The Debtors in the Gaol of the County'of Car- marthen. three in number, have requested us, to express to the High Sheriff, through the medium of this Paper, their most grateful acknowledg- ments, for his liberal donation to them of two guineas. On Monday an elegant entertainment was given et the Bell Iiiii, in Glocester, in compliment to Major-Gen. Lord Edward Somerset, on his safe return from his military duties on the Continent, which was attended by a company consisting of about 130, and comprising many of the most dis- tinguished characters in the county.

BIRTH. On the 3d inst. the lady of John Johnes, Esq., of Dolecothy, of a daughter. MARRIED. On Tuesday last-, at St. Peter a Churcn, in this town, Ür. v\'iliiam ihomas, uraper, H, ÜlS Dorothy Williams. DIED. On Wednesday morning last, after a long and painful illness, winch he icore with all forti- tude and resignation, the Rev. w m. Gioooi., Minister of Capei Seion, Carmarthenshire, HÙ, loss is deepiy lamented by his reiationo ami numerous friends. At Aberysiwycn, in his 14th year, Henry, elde,t son of Mr. ilios. fetok.es, iron-nia.t-er, oi Bradley Lodge, near Lilston.

FROM THE '• CARMARTHEN JUl'KAAL," r Rli/A l, ,,)l'Ji' .ll'ü.t.h lb ioit. Yesterday being the day appointed ior perambu luting tae Commons, noitniig lile Adinirair. v i-iiii, ana nominating the ~.j.ayor or Ltic County oi LUJ .)r the enduing year, tile same place, according to the usual tonus, ana an ox- velleiit dinner was given OIl the occasion at ine Ivy xiusn, by the present Mayor, G. LO. V\ imams, 1'1" to a numerous party. l^oru Cjaooi, trie rioii. J. I". Campbell, Member lor the lKirougn, William Paxton, J. C. Phillips, Esq., dH: Rev. Evan liulhday, Major Evans, ot tiignmead, 'i. JLevMs. Ji-s-q., ot Llandilo, Capt. 1. and M. Manuel. Capt. Lamborn, and several other gentlemen, not resident in the town, "were present", and spent ttu- day. with much conviviality and harmony. Charles Morgan, Ell., M.D., on being unanimously nomi- nated Mayor elect, paid a handsome compliment, to the present Chief Magistrate, and also to Ins Deputy, John Hughes, Jll., or this the latter of whom has, ever since tll: period of his own Mayoralty, a-ted as principal and meritorious part in the municipal business of the place. Dr. Morgan professed his ardent devotion to the in- terests of the Borough, and in all appropriate aii-i eloquent address, pledged himself to direct his attention and best exertions to the furtherance of every object connected therewith. The Mayor and his Deputy, who were drank with three time- three, respectively expressed their high sense o: the honour done them, and begged leave in re:urn to drink the healths of the -company. The various loyal, patriotic, and appropriate toasts and songs on the occasion, essentially contributed to the general festivity of the day, and the company retired between nine and ten o'clock, highly gratified with their entertainment. We have great- pleasure in stating, that our highly-respected countryman, the Rev. Evan Holli- I, I. day, of Mount Pleasant, near this? town. Vicar of Llanarthney, Carmarthenshire, and late Chaplain to the Garrison of Bermuda, has obtained the distinguished 4iid lucrative appointment of Chap- lain of the Royal Dock Yard, at Sheerness. The Annual Meeting of the Pembrokeshire and Haverfordwest Auxiliary Bible Society was held at the Town Hall, in Haverfordwest, on this day se'nnight. J. H. Allen, Es;-q., of Cresseliy, having taken the hair, and stated the general objects of the Institution, the Rev. Mr. Owen, Secretary to the Parent Society, addressed the Meeting at con- siderable length, and in a strain of eloquence which interested and delighted in the highest degree, a numerous and most resectable auditory. On Sunday last Mr. Owen preached t.o a crowded congregation at St. Mary's Church, in the above town, from Rev. xxii. 17, after which a collection amounting to about 501. was in aid of the British and Foreign Bible Society. > fine sloop of 60 tons, called the Hope, the pro- perty of different. Merchants and Traders in this town, was launched last evening near the Quay. She took the water in great style, and afforded a very interesting spectacle to an immense assem- blage of spectators.—About seventy person's after- wards partook of an excellent supper, in a store- house on the Quay; several loyal and patriotic toasts and songs were given, and tne evening was spent in a manner equally gratifying to the found- ers of the feast, and to their guests. A poor man, between 70 and 88 years of age, who has latterly been in the habit of hawking cheap woollen stockings, and, when urged by necessity, of asking alms. was, on Monday last, most cruelly defrauded by a swindler, near this town. The latter, a man of decent appearance, having agreed to purchase a pair of stockings of the old man, for two shillings, presented a written paper. pur- porting to be a Narberth ten shilling note, in payment, which the unfortunate dupe of his arti- fice, on being assured by a man who appeared to have joined them by accident, it was genuine, received, and returned the difference, being eight shillings; thus sustaining in the whole the loss of ten shillings. We must trust that the fraudulent practices daily carried on throughout the Princi- pality, by stragglers, assuming an imposing appear- anoe, will stimulate the very respectable Magis- tracy of the country to increased vigilance and j exertion. f A large rick of hay, the property of Mr. George Rees, of St. Catherine's Mill, in this town. and standing near that place. was about three o'clock in uie morning of Monday last, discovered to be on fire. The flames had entirely enveloped it; but through the prompt exertions of Mr. Rees's friends and neighbours, who availed themselves of the fire engines, part of the hay was saved. No doubt being entertained of its having been wilfully set on fire, a liberal reward has been offered for the apprehension of the infamous incendiary, who we earnestly hope will be discovered, and receive the punishment due to so wantonly wicked an offence. A detachment of the 66th Regiment of Foot, lately returned from the Continent, marched through this town, on Wednesday last, on their route to Milford. to join the detachment now stationed there.

BIRTHS. On Wednesday last, Mrs. Jones, wife of Mr. D. Jones, draper, Lammas-street, in this town, of a daughter. Laet night, Mrs. Griffiths, wife of Mr. William Griffiths, draper, of this town, of a son. r

BOARDS OF GUARDIANS ANO RURAL DISTRICT COUNCILS CARMARTHEN The fortnightly meeting of the Carmarthen Board of Guardians was held at the Board-room of the Workhouse on Saturday. Mr. John Jones, Plas, Ferrvside, presiding. There were also present: Wm. Williams and John Williams, Aber- gwili; Thos. Davies, Abernant; Thomas Evans, Conwil-Elfet; David Stephens and William Brazell, Llanarthney; J. W. Lewis, Llanddarog; Evan Bowen, Llandefeilog; J. J. Bowen, Llangunnnock; David Thomas, Llangain; M. W. Jenkins, Llanfi- han-gel-Abercowin; Joseph Phillips, Llanddowror; John Lewis, Llangendeirne; Llew. Morgan, Llan- ginning; Herbert Griffiths, Llangunnor; Richard Ho wells, Llanpumx>saint; J. Llew. Richards, Llan- stephan: M. James Evan. Mydrim: Richard Jeremy. Newchurch; Benjamin Salmon, St. Clears: J. S. Williams, Trelech-ar-B^ttws; Rev. A. Fuller Mills and Thomas Williams, St. Peter's. MASTER'S REPORT. The master, in his report, stated: Divine scrrioe was conducted in the House on Sunday, 30th August. bv the Mission Friends, and on Sunday, 6th inst., by Dr. J. Caleb Hughes on behalf of St. David's Church. The number of inmates in the House on the last day of the week was 58 against 65 for the corresponding period last year. The number of casual paupers relieved during the fort- night was 64, against 118 for the same period last year. RELIEVING OFFICERS' REPORT. The report of the relieving officers showed the amount of outdoor relief distributed during the fortnight ended on the previous Board-day to have been as follows :First week: 617 paupers, being a decrease of is; expenditure. JE91 19s. 3d., a de- crease of E2 17s. Second week: 615 paupers, a decrease of 70: expenditure, JB84 0s. 9d., a decrease of £ 1 15s. 6d. TREASURER'S REPORT. The Treasurer's report showed the balance in hand on the previous Board-day to have been E4,978 17s. 8d. The Clerk read a communication from the Local Government Board, which stated that if the Guardians had granted relief to the families of soldiers and sailors who had joined recently, the Guardians were asked to apply for its return from the Soldiers ami Sailors Association. The Guard- ians were also asked to iue a "crhficate to the men to the effect that relief which was temporarily given was not to be considered as relief at all (hear, hear). The Clerk said that no such relief had as yet been granted. The Chairman—There will be cases, and a sub- committee will be formed 'this day week to deal with them. Ioll' In answer to questions, the Clerk said that overseers of the parishes of Abergwili, Llanarthney, Llanddarog, and St. Ishmael had not yet paid in their "alls." It was reported that the courftv rate precepts payable on the 5th September amounted to £5,511 6s'. lOd. Mrs. Evans. the foster-mother, wrote applying for a fortnight's leave of absence, and this was granted HOUSE COMMITTEE REPORT. Mr. David Stephens paid a surprise visit 'to the House in the early morning of the 29th ult., and went through the whole of the Institution. He reo ported :1 was exceedingly pleased with every- thing I saw. The wards clean and bright, stores in order, the sick well attended to, and all the other inmates cheerful, and at such an early hour they all seemed to be at their work."

LLANDILO The fortnightly meeting of this Board was held on Saturday, when there was preset; Mr. J. Lewis (chairman), Mr. Evan Davies (viet o'haidman), Lord Dynevor, Rev. J. Thompson Jenk s, Mrs. E. A. Roberts, and Messrs. D. W. Lewi.'° Henry Herbert, R. Powell, R. Matthews, J. Morga" J. Beavan, \V. Hopkin, W. Stephens^ L. N. Pov'l, Dan Jones, Arthur Williams, D. Davies, J. T. 'tephens, J. L. Williams, Gomer Harries, W. D. Thomas, J. Thomas W. Harries, Caleb ThciUC'.s, J. Richards, W. Lewis, Dan Davies. W. Robert.I.1eLlanfynydd, W. Griffiths. Rev. J. Alban Davies; tne clerk, Mr. R. Shipley Lewis; and the other officials. MASTER S REPORT. The Master's report showed that Hhe number of inmates was 61 against 57 corresponding period last year. In the vagrants there was a large decrease. The number falling from 132 in the corresponding period to 64. CHILDREN'S HOME. Mr. Lewis Bishop wrote to say with reference to his offer to rent Hill House to the Guardians for the sum of JB30, to be used as a Children's Home, that unless the offer was accepted by Friday (the previ- ous day) it must be considered as cancelled as he had received another offer. The Clerk said that he had sent a reply to the effect that he could give no answer before he had laid the matter before the Board. In reply Mr. Bishop said that he would withdraw his offer until he knew whether another applicant would take the house (laughter). OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES. It was decided to pay Mr. Evan Jones, surveyor, the sum of JE50 being out of pocket expenses in con- nection with the proposed Infirmary. DESERTED WIVES. The Clerk read a letter from the Welsh Insurance Commissioners stating in reply to a letter from him, that they could not lurnish the Guardians with the addresses of insured persons who had deserted then- wives. The Chairman suggested that they should appeal to other Unions to join in the request so as to bring pressure to bear on the Commissioners. Mr. Evan Davies said that subject to the repfy they received from the Local Government Board they had already decided to do so. SERVICES RENDERED, Mrs. Hughes, Belle Vue, secretary of the District Nursing Bund, wrote applying for a cheque for £ 5 for the services of the nurse at the Workhouse, for the 5 months ended July 3lst. It was agreed to pay the amount and to continue her services for the pre- ( sent at the same rate. Mr. Evan Davies asked if any reply had been received from the Local Government Board with re- ference to deferring for the present the erection of the proposed Infirmary. The Clerk replied that he had simply received an acknowledgment of his letter. THE WAR. A lengthy discussion ensued as to the granting of relief to wives whose husbands had gone on service in connection with the War. The Clerk was in- structed to communicate with the Authorities on the subject. CALLS. Calls for the County Rate at 8d. in the £ were ordered Ito be signed.

Rural District Council A meeting of the Rural District Council was held fater. The chairman, Mr. Evan Davies, J.P., Pistill- gwyn, presided. He was supported by the vice- chairman, Mr. R. D. Powell. PLANS COMMITTEE'S REPORT. The report of the Plans Committee was submitted by Mr. R. Matthews. He said that they had under consideration the plan of one dwelling-house on the Tycornel Estate, Brynamman, which was passed. Amongst other matters the Committee recommended the extension of the sewer on the Llandilo-road, as far as Llandebie, a distance of about 150 yards. They were only asking on the same ground as m other dis- tricts, viz. the proceeding with the work in the event of unemployment. Mr. Gomer Harries seconded, said there was great distress in the district due to unemployment. They required money to proceed with the sewer, and it was a question whether they should raise 'the money out of revenue or by way of a loan. Times were pressing hard on the ratepayers, and he advocated the securing of a loan if possible to relieve the dis- tress by carrying out the work suggested. Mr. Evan Jones said that plans would have to be made and submitted to the Local Government Board, Ammanford was having plans, sections, etc., made and everything prepared to arry out the work. Quarter Bach was in the same position. The Llan- dilo portion of the district in Brynamman was how- ever on a different footing. In Brynamman this meant to carry out the work from revenue. In Quarter Bach it was necessary to go in for a loan and that meant that plans. etc., would have to be prepared for submission for the approval of the Local Government Board. It was decided to refer the matter to the Com- mittee to report to the next meeting. The Chairman said a meetmc of the Unemploy- ment Committee would be held at Llandilo that day week. ROADS COMMITTEE. Mr. J. Richards presented the report of the Roads Committee. Inter alia, it recommended that Velin- dre Bridge, LIangithen, be repaired at a cost of about J35. The Committee consider'd it advisable to put. this work in hand at on e. They also recom- mended that the Surveyors should warn the public against the danger of leaving larg. stones on the road. Another matter was the suggested elimination of a sharp curve on a road in the Glanamman dis- trict subject to the sanction of the landlord, Sir Stafford Howard. A good many of the members of the Roads Committee should like to have been pre- sent during the revising of the relief lists of the Guardians, but it was impossible for them to do so. To remet^- matters he suggested that the committee meet every fortnight, so that by taking the re- ports one at a time they could finish their work in time for the meeting of the Board of Guardians. Mr. David Davies seconded the proposal, which was carried. Some discussion took place over the proposed improvement of a roadway in Glanamman, which it was understood would cost about E150. It was hinted that possibly a grant could be obtained from the Roads Development Board. NEW CROSS AND COURT HENRY WATER SUPPLY. There was a prolonged discussion over the New Cross and Court Henry water supply. The Clerk read a letter in respect to a meeting held in the parish, where it was unanimously de- cided to adhere to the resolution passed in August of last year. Mr. Richard Thomas said that they were unani- mous in the parish on the subject, and would not contribute a single penny towards the scheme. Why not ask the owners of the farms and houses to contribute towards or provide a supply for the houses which would be to the satisfaction of the medical officer of health and the sanitary inspector. Mr. Richards seconded. Lord Dynevor questioned whether they could compel the owners to provide a supply. It was stated that the County Education Committee had agreed to contribute £ 75 towards a supply for the school. The Chairman asked if they could compel the County Authority to provide a water supply for the school at whatever cost. Mr. Matthews'—The district will have to pay. The Clerk said that the Education Committee at present tiiought it was the duty of the District Council to provide a supply. Mr. Richard Thomas referred again to the resolu- tion on the subject. The Clerk said they could borrow the balanee, and spread the re-payment over a period of 30 years. It was a very small water area. They would get so much in contributions. The Surveyor said that the contract provisionally accepted was for 223B. It would probably mean a rate of 6s. He was understood to say that they could not exceed 4s. 2d. in the 2. It was pointed out that in Llandebie it was 5s. The Surveyor said they were assisted by a rate from the whole of the parish. The rateable value exclusive of the school was E47. The school would be £ 8 or £10. He questioned whether they could rAfe the school after accepting E75 from the County Education Authority. The Clerk believed they could. Replying to a question as to whether they could rate the farm as well as the house, the Clerk said there would have to be a special agreement. The Chairman suggested that they should ascer- tain the exact rateable value of the houses. Mr. Matthews- said one of the houses was Tated at JB5. The Chairman—And that house is rented at twice the amount. Mr. Matthews thought the rent was £ 8. The Chairman—The committee brought the rent down to £ 5. He thought the less said about it the better. Mr. Matthews said that they rated it at jE5 be- cause the house next Ito it was- rated at £ 5. J. Richards—The house next to it ought to have been put up. The Clerk said he would look up the rateable values of the houses and brine them before the Assessment who. if they thought fit. could revise them. Mr. Matthews—You must revise the whole parish in that case. Tl,e Chairman asked whether the public house which was said to have a supply of its own was assessed as a publir house. He added that the Tvblir-honcp. rr^bablv wanted the water, but did not want to pay for it. A Vom-hrvr—Thnt ;c t1" nation in rP £ nrr| to cr)jY¡" of the other Vinu-ec M" Comer TT-^ec—Wn-n't they be included in rhe .ii-r>n nf q.inplv as in other cases. Th., said thit the case was ouitp different to that or in urban arc a. The rate could be charged within a certain distance of the nesre^t n,tnn--?pine. Mr. Ri'cWd= ae-reed w'+l, ATr. Richard Thomas. Some landlords were prepared to nrovidie wate- fnr th"i1" tenants Tt was not fa;r that thrv should ™v fnr other landlords who failed to carry out rlnti0; c:i.l-;n. fl, n1rn'/1pp fl-,n. C:r"(\T"("\r :1 hr. could not cir wWher the puhb'c-house well had been reported iinnn. Ren^-insr to Mr..Tarob Davie; as to how far a J landlord could be rompelled to supplv a tenant with water, the Clerk was understood to say there was no limit. Tn the result Lord Dynevor proposed that the (")"1, should furnish for flip next meeting a re- turn of the existins- rateable value, and. at the Chairman's suggestion, that the Board should also be supplied with the analysis of the present water supply. I RHYDYMERDY BRIDGE. I It was decided to borrow £ 1.500 towards the pro- posed Rhydymerdy Bridge. The Surveyor said it Wr1 necessary to do this sn that thev might have money to go on with pending contribution from the County Council, etc. It was stated that the con- tract vsas not to exceed 93,500. The Clerk said that witn the Ammanford Council this Council was liable for a mo;eh- of the cost whatever it was. THE PROPOSED ISOLATION HOSPITAL. A letter, dated 8th September, was read from the Local Government Board with reference to the proposed Isolation Hospital for Ammanford, Cwm- amman, and Llandilo-fawr Rural. The Board en- quired how the matter now stood. The medica! officer had stated that to exclude Bettws and Llandebie as was decided at the previous meeting would render the scheme useless. It was absolutely necessary that they should be included. The Pontardawe Council wrote to say that they did not propose joining, as they had made provision for isolating infectious cases in the district. The •Chairman—The question is: What are we going to do? Are we going to lfave it drop, or to reconsider the matter with regard to Bettws and Llandebie. reconsider the matter with regard to Bettws and Llandebie. Mr. Gomer Harries proposed that the Council ad- here to their resolution of that day fortnight. This was seconded and carried. Mr. J. Bevan-The Local Government Board must be thinking that we are millionaires. FFAIRFACH DRAINAGE. The Clerk reported that the lease for the land for Ffairfach Drainage had been received from Lord Cawdor's solicitors. But th" v oould not build until plans and estimates had been prepared, and they received the sanction of the Local Government Board. The Surveyor said he had starred making- the plans. He would not be able to complete them for a fortnight. The Chairman-Can't it be deferred along with same scheme. Whit was the good of a drainage scheme unless they had water at the same time. Mr. J. L. Williams proposed that ae there wis no immediat-e hurry that they defer the matter for a month. Mr. Matthews seconded.—Carried.

-00 LLANDYSSUL RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL LLAND YFRIOG WATER SUPPLY. The monthly meeting of the Liandyssul Rural District Council was held at the Newcastle- Emlyn Workhouse on Friday last, Mr. J. D. Owen (Waunfawr) presiding. LLANGRANOG MATTERS. The Sanitary Inspector (Mr. J. Penry Lewis) reported that a daily system of scavenging had made a vast improvement at Llangranog. He suggested that during this month twice a week would be sum- cient as the visitors were now leaving. Mr. J. Thomas (Eisteddiai said he did not think the cart was needed at all now; the residents were now watching that the place was kept in a sanitary con- dition. The suggestion of the inspector was agreed to. Mr. Lewis also suggested that noti.es be posted up warning the people that refuse should be de- posited in their gardens. Mr. J. Thomas moved that this -be done and that if anyone was caught tipping refuse into til" river would be prosecuted. Mr. T. -Iori-it seconded, and the resolution was carried. SANITARY REPORT. Mr. J. Penry Lewis (sanitary inspector) reported that the spraying machine for disinfecting purposes which the Council supplied worked well. He had disinfected all houses at Liandyssul, where diph- theria occurred, also a house at Llangranog. There were no fresh cases of diphtheria at Llandyseul. At Llangranog there was one case of scarlet fever. He had met Mr. Davies, Fforest, at Llandvfriog, and visited the two sources of water supply, and they were of opinion that something must be done to the wells in order to protect- them from pollution. At Cwmwern the well was in a V-shaped mark in the rock. and was subject to pollution by cattle and organic matter. A wall should be built across at a distance of about 9 foet from the back of the well in concrete foundation cemented on the inside and a spring tap inserted. The sides should also be faced with a stone wall to prevent the sliding ground entering the well, and a proper cover of corrugated iron to protect it from vegetable matter and surface water. The path leading to it should alw be levelled a little. The Sychbant well was still in a filthy state. The drain that took away .-ie. over- flowing water was practically closed up, and there wa= a stagnant pool of water close to it. This drain must be occasionally opened, and it would be' a good plan to build the front wall a little higher. The path leading to it must be -very muddy and wet during the winter time. PANTTEG COTTAGES. A letter was read from the Clerk to the County Council stating that the Council's letter calling attention to the state of Pantteg and Pantmawr cotta.ges had been handed over to the land agent (Mr. T. Parr-v). A DANGER. Mr. C. Ll. Evans (surveyor) wrote stating that he had been informed that Mr. Thomas Evans. Dyffryn- bern. had opened a gravel pit on the side of the road to Tresaith. which he thougbt was dangerous to the public, especially at the time of the year. He had seen Mr. Evans and warned him. DISTRICT DISTRESS COMMITTEE. The following members were elected on the Dis- trict Distress Committee M act in conjunction with the County Distress Committee:—The chairman, Mrs. Evans, Dr. Jenkins. Messrs. E. Davies (Ffürest), S. James (Arthachi. James Jones (Dol- wen). J. O. James and Enoch Jones.

■— ■ — AMMANFORD RELIEF COMMITTEE At a meeting of the Ammanford War Emergency and Relief Committee, on Thursday night, the 10th inst,, Mr. B. R. Evans, presiding. A letter was read from the secretary (Mr. J. W. James), relinquishing services in view of the fact that he had joined the Army. The Chairman said they were not surprised to hear that Mr. James had gone. In regard to the appoint- ment of a successor he suggested the advisability of having the secretary of the Relief Sub-Committee appointed. Mr. J. Lewis then proposed, and Mr. Hilly Harries seconded, that. Mr. Mod Thomas be appointed, and this was unanimously carried. On account of the heaviness of the work, Mr. Dd. Jones, of New-road, was with one voice appointed assistant secretary. The minutes of the Relief Sub-Committee sub- mitted by Mr. Mod. Thomas, showed that the secret- arv had been instructed to write to Messrs. Cleaves, W estern Valleys Collieries, Ltd.. thanking them for the public spirit they are siiowing in providing so handsomely for the dependents of their employees who are serving with th("colour-. It had also been resolved that steps be taken to make known to all dependents of men serving with the colours where and how they will receive relief, and how much is entitled to them. The report was adopted Dr. Dunbar intimated that the training of th Am, bulance Brigade was proceeding very satisfactorily. Fourteen had now volunteered for the front. Regarding the proposed civic guard, Mr. W. L. Smith said no action was being taken pending the recruiting campaign of the Lord Lieutentant. The Chairman stated that the recruiting authori- ties did not view with favour the enrolling of men of nineteen and upwards as civic guards. as it would, no doubt, interfere with recruiting. They stated that no one should be enrolled under forty, and the Chairman foreshadowed that the Ammanford Civic Guard, if it materializes, would consist of men over 40. and those under that age who were physically to be accepted as volunteers for the front. A contribution cf 3 guineas from the Ammanford I.O.G.T. Dramatic Society was received, and a vote of thanks accorded to the Society. Rev. E. J. Rosser Evan- inquired as to the sources from which the wives of Soldiers and Territorials would draw support, and how to secure that support. In the course of a long discussion which resulted, Mr. David Jones said the separation allowance was al paid at the Post Office on production of a document from the paymaster, who for this district, was stationed at Shrewsbury. ilr. Mod Thomas (the secretary) suggested that a better working arrangement should exist between the committee and the Sailors and Soldiers Families' Association, and pointed out as matters were now, that committee had no means of knowing to whom the Association were giving relief. The Chairman said that the forms of Ine Com- mittee would indicate whether the application to them for relief was from the dependents of a civilian or a soldier. Mr. E.. R. Fisher said the Committee had nothing to do with the a--ist-ance given from the Soldiers and Jailors Families' Association. That Association gave advances on account pending the receipt of the I separation allowance, but of course, he doubted whether its repayment would be insisted upon. Mr. David Jones suggested that the relief of tlae dependents of those with the colours be left entirely GAMEKEEPER Four crop. have been very heavy this year. Sir." BAILIFF Yes, George. You see your pheasants and the rooks haven't taken my seed. It has all germinated, which must largely influence the crop. Yes, I know vou have been tilling COBVUSINE D. G. It has helped you wonderfully, but my Game foods bill has gone upveryrnvch." BAILIFF: Well. S-eorge, our master won t mina that: he tells me he is prepared to pap for rearing his pheasants, but he doesn't want his crops ruined besides, if yon feed them better they are more likely to ■stay at home, and you also will have a successful season." GAMEKEEPER Yes. I recognisc that, but do you Itqll it keeps awaf the rooks as welll" BAILIFF: Yes. I never get trouble now from any birds or vermin, which is a wojjierful saving and comfort to me." GAxicxEzptR Well, well, rve hm,4 oiany others aayit'a wonder- ful stuff, this CQJlYJjBIhE. I wonder the Allies don't smother themselves with it to keep away the Germans." BAILIFF: "I'm going to ten all my friends that they can obtain it from Agf-nts-E. ARTHUR, Corn and Seed Merchant, WALTER LLOYD, Chemist, Carmarthen. £ armdrftiefc; A .AiRfl^TIUR.- CWniat.; Htij ot coiJeoilqqc aoqu tanurtdo | oi .bKoH "ii! ,«/73 i, 8T .noi-oilo*

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CARMARTHENSHIRE EDUCATION COMMITTEE A meeting of the Carmarthenshire Education Committee was held at the County Council Offices on Tliart-day 111 last w eek, wcwi me Chairman (Air. W. N. Jones, Iirydail) presided. There were also present: Lady Dynevor; Mrs. Lloyd, Llanelly; Messrs. Mervyn Peel, Danyrallt; Ben. Evans, G v, astod Abbot; C. E. Morris, Carmarthen; David Davies, Rhybiia; David Evans, Manordaf; J. LL Thomas. Heiidy: W. J. Thomas. Glantowy; Thomas Phillips, St. Clears; W. J. Williams, Brynamman; H. Thomas, Penrhoe; John Llovd Penybank; John Lewis, Meiros Hall; Revs, "w! Davies, Llandilo: A. Fuller Mills, Carmarthen; R. H. Lewis. Llangendeirne. Messrs. Arnold, who supply the Council with stationery, wrote that owing to the war the prioea of materials had gone up. The firm depended al- most entirely on the Continent for the manufacture of paper, and the shortage had risen the prices enormously. Most of the pulping was also done on, the Continent, and consequently they were obliged to turn to the English mills for their supplies, and had to pay as much as 50 per cent. increase. They ashed the Committee to allow them 10 per cent. increase in their accounts. Mr. Ben. Evans moved, and the Rev. W. Davies seconded, that this be granted. It was decided to do so. The Clerk reported that, now there would be no inquiry with reference to the proposed school at Penygroes. and the work would be proceeded with. The Clerk said he had received various letters with reference to the feeding of school children. Rev. A. Fuller Mills askf-d if the provision of meals act for children had been adopted by the committees. The Clerk said that some y.ars a:ro he was in- structed to report to the Committee if there were any cases of real distress. Rev. Fuller JiilJs said he felt sure there would be need for the enforcement of the Act. The Clerk said that as soon as he heard of any cases of distress he would call a meeting of the com- mittee to pur the act into operation. On the motion of the Rev. Fuller Mills this was agreed to. The Clerk reporting on the LlangenJeirne School "strike" said that only four families were now standing out. The Rev. R. H. Lewis said that it was inevitable that they would have to enlarge the Pontyeates School, and they may as well set about it now. The matter was referred to the same committee as was formed before. The Clerk said he had a report on their mining students recent Continental tour. which among other things stated: "We have much to learn from our brethren in Germany" (laughter). Mr. Mervyn Peel—We can read that after the war. A Member—Germany will have something to learn from 11". I hope (hear. hear). The Clerk read a report in which it was stated that seven teachers in the County had volunteered for foreign service. A resolution submitted bv a sub- committee recommended that in the case's of all teachers and officials joining the regulars or terri- torials forces they be paid an amount which together with their military pay would secure for married men a sum equivalent to their present salary, and for unmarried men one half of such salary, that the period of military service should count for incre- ment to the same extent as those who remained at home and further promising that e,'uy possible effort should be made to re-instate them on their return or if th:it could not be done. posts in a similar capacity would be provided. The Rev. A. Fuller Mills pointed out that un- married men may also have mothers or sisters dependent upon them and said that these ought to be considered. The Chairman said that the committee would con- sider those cases when they cropped up. The recommendation was adopted. The following appointment of teachers were made:— Nantgwrhys Council School (average 41), Certi- ficated Head Teacher; salary, £ 90 per annum (male). JB75 per annum (female)—William Roblin, The Training College, Carmarthen. Llanddowror Church of England School average 42), Certificated Head Teacher; salary..£90 pef annum (male). £ 75 per annum (female)—William Cargy Ace. -Longlands." Weston. Clarbeston Road, Pembrokeshire. Bethlehem Council School (averase 21). Certifi- cated Head Mistress; salary, £75 per annum-Miss Margaret Thomas. Brynamman Council School (Mixed Department). Cefneithyn Council School Uncertificated Assis- tant: salary. £ 45 per annum-Ciwstina Morgans, Penygroes Council (Infant) School. Llangendeirne Council School. Uncertificated Assistant: salary, L45 per annum—Olwen Sarah Rees, Trimsaran Council School (Mixed Depart- ment). Brynamman Council School (Mixed Department), Uncertificated Assistant: salary, JB45 per annum- Bessie Thomas. Blanegarnant Farm, Gwaun-cae- gurwen. Ffairfach Council School (Mixed Department), Uncertificated Assistant; salary, JB45 per annum- Leftiee Williams, Myrtle Hill, Llandilo. Llfenboidy Council School. Uncertificated Assis- tant; salary. £ 45 per annum-Ann Evans. Pen- clippin. Blaenwaun. Whitland. Hendy Council School (Infant Department), Un- certificated Assistant; salary. jE50 per annum- Claudia Hopkins. Hendre Road, Llangennech. Furnace Council School. Uncertificated Assistant; salary, £ 45 per annum—Mildred Nicholas, "Ber- llan Newydd." Lloyd-street, Llanelly. Golden Grove Church of England School, Uncer- tificated Assistant: salary, £ 45 per annum-Anne Davies. Llanvrrwys Council Sc hoo1. elingwm 4 Council School. Supplementary Teacher: salary. JB30 per annum-Manic Rees Davies. Penallt Ceri. Newcastle-Emlyn. Trersoilet Memorial Church of England School, Supplementary Teacher; salary. E30 per annum- Winifred Shankland. Tremoilet Memorial Church of England School. Tremoilet Memorial Church of England School, Supplementary Teacher; salary, £ 30 per annum- Annie Elizabeth Davies. Lynwood, Brecon-terrace, Cardigan. Xewoastle-Emlvn Churnh of England School, Supplementary Teieher: salary. £ 5D p.1" annum— Mary Marcretta Walters. Park Villa. Llanfihangel nr-Arth.

to the Association, and that tn. Committee deal simply with civilians in distress. Mr. E. R. Fisher said case should be uiken on its merits, and no rule of thumb adopted. The matter eventually dropped. It was decided that another £5 be voted towards the Red Cross local work.