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Carmarthen County.
Carmarthen County. 1BT;K»DAY, October 22nd (Special).—Before Major T. H. Dowdewell (in the chair) and Mr. T. IFL larl.-stocke. I Imma Jones was fined 10s. and costs, or in de- fault 14 days' imprisonment, for being drunk and dteorderly on Pensarn road. P.S. Williams, in his evidence, deposed to having to take the defendant to the police-station in a iiend-cart. 8AT"CRD.H. October 24th.-Before Mr. D. L. Jones (in the chair). Mr. G. B. Evans, Mr. T. Lewis, Mr. Blagdon Richards, Mr. W. Thomas, and Mr. J. Lloyd Thomas (FerrysideJ. DRUNKS. Mary Anne Roberts was fined 2s. 6d. and costs for being drunk on the highway.—P.C. Enoch Davies proved the case. 1. Davies was fined 2s. 6d. and costs for being drunk at Cwmdnad.— P.C. Morgan proved the case. NO LIGHT. Wm. James, Cross Hands, was fined 08. 6d. and oosts for riding a motor bicycle without a light.— P.C. D. Evans proved the case. Jehn Richards was fined Is. and costs for driving a gambo without a light.—P.C. Levi Jones proved the case. ASSAULT. Daniel Williams charged D. Evans, Theo. Evans, and D. Evans with' assault. Mr. Noyes was for the complainant and Mr. Ludford for the defendants. The parties all live at Cross Hands, and there had teen a squabble between the families.—Defendants were each fined 10s. and costs.
Carmarthen Borough.
Carmarthen Borough. SATURDAY, October 24th (Special).—Before the Mayor (Mr. John Lewis), Mr. H. E. Blagdon- Richards, Mr. T. Davies, Mr. P. J. Wheldon, and Mr. J. B. Arthur. CHARGES AGAINST ALIENS. Charles Fischer, a German sailor, was charged with a breach of the Aliens Act. Head Coustable Mayall said: In company with P.S. Phillips I went to the Quay, Carmarthen, at 11 p.m. yesterday. I there found the prisoner Charles Fischer. I charged him with being of German nationality, and leaving Swansea without a permit. Ha said, I have a permit." He produced this permit. On examination I found it to be a permit allowing him to reside in Swansea. It was not a travelling permit at all. Joacob Beer, captain of tiie ketch Lizzie, of Milford, said: I picked up the defendant at Swansea os the 2nd October. He registered as a British subject. He said that he was born in Swansea. He was a very diligent and quiet man—one of the best I ever had. i <: j Head Constable Mayall said that the defendant had only one way to earn his living guing t° sea- He had been round Milford and Pembroke Dock which were important prohibited areas. Defendant said that he was 67 years of age and had lived in this country since he was 15. The Court decided to hand the defendant over to the military authorities for internment. Henry Glosner, an Austrian subject, resident at 27. Spilman-street, was also charged with a broach of the Aliens Order. Head Constable Mayall said: On Monday, the 19th October, the defendant registered in tne borough of Carmarthen. He came to my office and asked for a permit to travel to Swansea. I refused to issue it. I gave him a permit to travel as far as Kidwelly and Pontyberem. That is produced. The permit covered a period of four days conditionally on his reporting to the police every 24 hours. He came back on the 23rd. I saw him on the 24th when he admitted that he had been to Swansea. I then charged him with travelling to Swansea without having the necessary permit, such town being more than five miles distance from his residence. He was searched and 5s. was found on him. Crow-examined by Mr. Wallis Jone-s-I have given him a permit to go to Swansea before. I could not give a permit as Sw-ansea is a prohibited area, and a permit in such case cannot be issued without the sanction of the Registration Officer of the prohibited Mr. Wallis Jones in his speech for the defence said that the defendant was a native of Austrian Poland -his parents being Jews. He was an "Austrian" in a legal sense only. He had lived in Carmarthen for 15 years, had married a Carmarthen woman and had two children. He was a communicant of St. Peter's Church. He was a travelling draper, and had occasionally to go to Swansea to meet. a com- mercial traveller from whom he bought materials. Defendant in hi. evidence said that he was 39 years oF a.ffe. He left his heme when he was 15 years of age/ He had not come up for his military training in Austria. As a result he was liable to be shot if he returned. Before his marriage he went to see his parents, and had to make his escape in disguise to avoid arrest.. -i;±.0 Tho Mavor said that as defendant was ot militar age and an Austrian subject, there was no option on the part of the Bench but to hand him over to the military authorities to be interned. MONDAY, October 26th.-Before the Mayor (Mr. John Lewis). Mr. Walter Spurreil, Mr. T. E. Brigstocke, Principal W. J. Evans. and Mr. P. J. Wheldon. THE DRINK. Thomas Lewis. 13, Mill-street, Carmarthen, was charged with being drunk and disorderly. Defendant did not appear, and had sent » message to the Head Constable asking, to be excused from attending as he had joined the Army. The case was dismissed. a.i„„ Edward Morton, The Limes, Newport Salop, was similarly charged, and he also had sent a letter to the Head Constable, in whioh "ho pleaded and asked for the case to be heard m his absence Inhis letter he promised to give 10s. towards the Belgian' Refugees Fund on his next visit to Carmar- ^The Head Constable objected to the case being heard in defendant's absence, and the case was ad- journed for a week.
Ammanford.
Ammanford. MONDAY. October 26th.-Before Messrs.. A. E. DuBuisson. W. N. Jones, W. Llewellyn, and B. 11. Evans. "ALIEN ENEMY WHO HAD FOU, GHT FOR BRITAIN. A German of marked soldierly bearing, named Hermann Harold, residing at Aberlash, was brought up on a charge of neglecting to register himself. Deputy Chief Constable Evans said the defendant had all along tried to deceive the authorities as to L nationality. When the Order m Council was issued requiring all alien enemies to register wnm- Sves the police interviewed him amoipt others, ana he then told «he Inspector that he was a naturalized subject, but did not produce his Home Office certificate. However, certain '*for™ lon came to their possession that morning, the re- sult that he was immediately apprehended, and he now coollv turaed round and said he thought Jus discharge "papers from the British Army He had been in this country for 25 ye^rs' and 9er*ed in tV Gren.iiiier Gu.rd,, hTS r„ regi^rin/hi^u till the U,t moment. Inspector Davies. Formal evidence was =, 7 hg real] Defendant said he mu.t plead^ y^ thought his discharge ag a soldier," he qufred. "I served my w"ntrLuntry as a soldier said. and I fought for my War." in the Soudan an,! the South A Mr B R Upon examimn^ the discharg^ here, Evans observed: You have g = necessary and it is a pity you did not tak steps now to conform with the law.. impri30n- He wa3 sentenced to three Tnent. AN ABSENTEE. P C. Williams charged W H- in the 3rd Welsh R-^ fate on gatur. without leave. He was apprehencie day night on fhe Llandebie road He was remanded to av^t a military escort. THE DRINK. The following were dealt with for drunkenness: —David Davies, Gwaun-cae-Gurwen, 5a. and costs; Wm. Isaac, Coronation-road, Garnant, 28. 6d. and costs; Wm. Cambourne, Lamb Buildings, Garnant, 2s. 6d.; Wm. Evans, of Brynlloi, Glanamman, 23. 6d. and coste; WIll. Corfu, of Walters-road, Am- manford, 2s. 6d. and costs; Dd. Thomas, of Aber- grenig Farm, Glanamman. 5s. and costs; Thomas Rees, of Cwmcledde Cottages, Ammanford, 7s. 6d. and costs, the fine being increased on account of the fact that he did not appear himself, but sent his wife. which the magistrates considered a disgrace- ful thing. LIGHTLESS MOTORIST. P.S. Richards summoned Thomas Davies, of Bradford House, Brynamman, for riding a motor bicycle without light. He was found riding the machine in Cwmamman road, near the Half Moon Hotel, Garnant, at about midnight on the 7th inst. He told the police that his carbide had finished, and that he rode the bicycle then because he could not push it up that hill. It was 2 cwt. in weight. A fine of 18s. inclusive was imposed. THEFT. Thomas Lewis, of Ammanford, was changed with the theft of timber, value 6d., the property of the Caerbryn Colliery Co. P.C. Higgins gave evidence to the effect that he saw the defendant cycling without light on the Penygroes road shortly after midnight about a quarter of a mile from the colliery where he was employed. He refused to stop, and when in the act of passing the police officer saw that he carried timber on his back, so he caught hold of him and stopped him. Defendant then admitted taking the three pieces of timber from the bank of the oolliery. He was fined 25s. inclusive. OAK TREE. P.C. Britten summoned Rees Jenkins and John Jenkins, of Llandebie-road, for stealing an oak tree, value 2s., property of Mr. Hv. Herbert, J.P. Defendant admitted the offence when questioned, and the tree wati found in their garden serving as line posts. Each was fined 14s. inclusive. UNDER THE PEAR TREE. Roger Jones, of Harold-street, and Wm. Leyshon, of Llandebie-road. two youths, were summoned for stealing pears, value 6d. from the orchard -of Mr. David Richards, J.P. It appears that P.C. Britten concealed himself in the orchard in the early morning, when ho saw both entering through the hedge. They commenced throwing stones up a pear tree, bringing down a large quantity. He ran after them and caught Jones, who said, Leave me alone this time, I will never do it again." Leyshon, when seen later, said, This is the first time 'I had been there. I shall neversdo it again." They were each fined 2s. 6d. and costs. WAGES CLAIM. Gustavus Lyons Davies, an electrician, of Mar- garet-road, Llandebie, proceeded against John Lloyd, of The Yard, Llandebie, to recover balance of wages due amounting to JB2 8s., as well as 24 damages in lieu of notice. Mr. Hy. Noyes appeared for the plaintiff. The Bench made an order for the wages and allowed JB2 damages. A LIVELY CASE. Considerable diversion prevailed during the hear- ing of a case in which Ben Davies, a dentist, formerly residing in Ammanford, but now at Llan- dilo, who was charged with defrauding the G.W.R. Co.. by travelling without a ticket between Pontar- dulais and Pantyffynon. Defendant emphatically denied the charge. Mr. T. R. Ludford, who appeared for the prose- cution said the offence occurred on the 26th lilt. The evidence would show that the defendant travelled from Pontardulais to Pantyffynon by the 9.10 p.m. train from Llanelly. He got out at Panty- ffynon, where he booked to Ammanford. He was suspected at Ammanford, and after much ado, he ultimately admitted to Inspector Arnold that he had travelled from Pontardulais ,and that he did not get a ticket, and then offered to pay. Evidence was given by Frederick Ben. Bowen, booking clerk, and David Thomas, foreman, to the effect that they saw him alig-hting from the train at Pantyffynon, and Inspector Arnold and Mr. J. Evans, stationmaster, spoke of what transpired at Ammanford. Defendant's lively cross-examination of the wit- nesses was keenly enjoyed by the public present. Giving evidence he "emphatically" denied travel- ling from Pontardulais, complained of not being challenged at Pantyffynon for a ticket so as to give him a change to defend himself, and said that when he offered to pay at Ammanford he made it quite clear that he preferred giving up the five- pence, although it was not due, rather than go through the publicity of a case. And it was on the advice of a "certain gentleman he did it. That "certain gentleman" turned out to be Inspector Davies, of Ammanford, whom he called. The Inspector said he advised him to pay if He was guilty, but if not guilty not to do so. Defendant—Nothing of the kind, sir. But very well, did you advise me not to call in a certain house in Pantyffynon any more?—Yes. Why did you advise me not to do so if you did j not think I had been there all this partic-tilar night? I knew you had not been there since you had brought that woman into trouble. That's an acoiAation! (To the Clerkl: I wili have that down. The Bench imposed an inclusive fine of 30s. Defendant-I shall take the alternative as I am perfectly innocent. I will not pay. Chairman—It will carrv a month. Defendant-Right. I will take the month. Inspector Davies (to a constable)-Take him down. Defendant.—Right you are. However, a friend came forward and paid the fine, defendant exclaiming, "Jones, now don't pav." ECHO OF A FARM SALE. P.C. Edwards preferred charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct, and of drunkenness while in charge of a motor-car, against David Richards, of 10, Wernddu-road. Ammanford. Mr. Hy. Noyes appeared for the police, while Mr. Hugh Williams defended. The changes arose out of defendant's alleged conduct at a public sale at Cathilas Farm. After a long hearing, the magistrates found the offence proved in the first case, and imposed a fine of 5s. and costs. They dismissed the second charge.
Lampeter.
Lampeter. FRIDAY, October 23rd.-Before Messrs. B. Davies- Evans and A. a T. Jones. Evan Smith Davies, water bailiff, charged Wm. E. Shaw, Maesyfelin Factory, Llanwenog, with fishing in the Teify during the annual close season, that is on October 1st. Defendant, who did not appear, was fined 6s. in- cluding costs. Deputy Chief Constable Williams, Llandyssul, charged John Davies, Nantymedd, Llanfair, with being drunk on the highway at Llanfair on October 17th. Defendant did not appear, and was fined 2e. 6d. and costs.
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Cardigan County.j
Cardigan County. The Quarter Sessions for the County of Cardigan- skire were held at the Town Hall, Lampeter, Mr: Willis-Bund presiding over a full bench of magis- trates. Leonard Douglas Ponting, Oldham-road, Man- chester, and Alfred Silverstone, South Haekney, London, travellers, were charged with obtaining the sum of 5s. from David Thomas, shoemaker, Llanilar, by false pretences. Mr. Griffith Evans, barrister, prosecuted, and stated that shortly after the war broke out both prisoners went to the village of Llanilar, and called at the house of David Thomas. Ponting asked Thomas if he bad a son named Willie, and he re- plied in the affirmative. Panting then said his son would not have to go to the war upon payment of 15s. ajkd Thomas gave him 5s. It was ultimately found out that a fraud had been committed, and Pouting and Silverstone were taken into oustody. Silverstone was acquitted, but Ponting, despite his dramatic appeal to be set free, was sentenced to two years' imprisonment. Several previous convictions had been recorded against Ponting, and the Chairman observed it was impossible to look over this offence.
Carmarthen Borough.
Carmarthen Borough. The Quarter Sessions for the Borough of Carmar- then were held at the Shire Hall, Carmarthen, on Thursday in last week, presided over by the Recorder (Mr. E. Milner Jones), Mr. A. Soppitt being also present as Clerk of the Peace. The Recorder said there was only one case for trial, and then made a reference to taQ war. He said that we and our Allies were engaged in a great war, and millions of men are fighting on the Continent at present. We believed that we were fighting in a just cause. It is a war that has got to be fought to a finish, and for that purpose it is necessary that every man who is of suitable age and of suitable physique should enlist in the Army. It is his duty to fight for his King and Country, because our Empire is at stake. We must be vic- torious in this war, otherwise we shall loose our existence. He believed thfe borough of Carmarthen had done splendidly. & A MOTHER'S APPEAL. John Forrest (19), shoemaker, and Frederick Kyte (18), seaman, were indicted for breaking and entering the dwelling-house of A. Soppitt, at Johnstown, Carmarthen, and stealing two sovereigns and a silver watch, the property of Winifred John. Mr. Bowen Davies (instructed by Mr. W. J. Wallis-Jones) prosecuted. Prisoners pleaded guilty. On the 15th August the housekeeper (Winifred J olin) locked the house before going to market about 10.45 a.m., and on her return about 1.45 p.m. she found that the window had been broken and heard someone in the house. She had two sovereigns I in a purse in the bedroom and also a watch, all of which she found missing when she went upstairs. Later in the day the two men were arrested, and on one of them the two sovereigns were found. The watch was also found hidden under a carpet in another bedroom. Frederick Kyte said, "I am very sorry for what I have done. I did it because I was hungry." Kyte, against whom were two previous convic- tions at Birmingham, was sentenced to three months' imprisonment with hard labour, and Forest to one day's imprisonment. The Recorder said he thought Forrest had been influenced by Kyte, and he had been told that For- rest's mother was willing to take him back, and that provision would be made for his return to her at onoe.
Carmarthen County.
Carmarthen County. Mr. Dudley Williams Drummond, Hafodneddyn, presided over the Quarter Sessions for the County of Carmarthen at the Shire Hall on Friday. There was a large attendance of magistrates. Mr. uwynne Jones, Llandilo, was the foreman of the Grand Jury. In delivering his charge to the Grand Jury Mr. Dudley Drummond said he was sure they would ail agree with him that at such a time as this, when our country was fighting for its existence and honour it was to bo regretted that thjre were 10 prisoners for trial. Tho-se people who were unable to assist their country should at any rate abstain from com- mitting offence of various kinds against their neigh- bours. It was a matter of great regret at such cir- cumstances, that there should be to many cases. All the cases with the exception af one came from the eastern part of the County, and therefore the in habitants of the western part of the County might feel a certain amount of satisfaction that crime was absent. Mr. Drummond then went on to describe the nature of the cases. THi £ CHAIRMAN'S REBUKE. Samuel Harrold Kemp (21), labourer, Wm. Grovenor Watts (18), sailor, and Harry Briant (19), sailor, were charged with breaking and entering the dwelling house of Elizabeth Price and stealing a gold watch and plush case, a tea caddy, and lib. of tea together, of the value of E5 3s. Od. Samuel Harold Kemp pleaded guilty, and the other two prisoners pleaded not guilty. Mr. Griffith Evans (instructed by Mr. Edmon:l Long Price of Talley), prosecuted. Elizabeth Price. Mount Pleasant. Mothvey, said that on thn 22nd of July she left the house about one o'clock and locked the doors and windows before going. When she returned about 7 p.m. she saw that the hack kitchen window had been broken, and the glass on the floor. In a cupboard in another room she had a -old watch in a case which she found was missing. On going upstirs she saw a hammer o.i the bed and a bill-hook on the chest of drawers. The chest of drawers had been broken and the drawers ransacked. She also found that bread, cake, and tea were missing from down stairs. The hammer and bill-hook were her property. Harriet Williams. Dolgarreg Lodge, said that on the 12th July she saw the three prisoners passing her house which was about a quarter of a mile from Mount Pleasant and going in the direction of Llan- dovery. They would have to pass the house on their way. P.C. John Davirs, Llandovery, said that as the result of information received ho visited Mount Pleasant and found t.h" place as described by the first witness. After making enquiries he traced the prisoners to the Mountain walk and overtook Kemn near Picton Court. After explaining to him that he was making enquiries after the things stolen witnp,. searched him, and found the watch and tli., case in the breast pocket of his coat. He then ';ook th "> prisoner into custody. Later in the day he arrested the two others, and at the police station on being charged Kemp f/io. "I brolt- the window urd ent into the house. I bad a small piece of cake and some tea. I saw the watch in a cupboard and took it awav with me. My mates wero outside w;itelling whilst I was in the house. Watts said, He (mean- in.? Hhmp) wanted us to go in but we would not. He was in about half-an-hour. When he came out h. gave us some bread and cake. He had some in a bottle. We slept, on the mountain and viieu \v« woke we found that he had trone." "You should be ashamed of yourselves, young fellows like you ousrht to he doing service for ( t.r country and not doing things against it." Sll. the Chairman. Kemp was sentenced to four months' imprisonment and Watts and Briant were .bound over LLANGADOCK CRIME. James Tannant (29), labourer, wa? indicted for breaking and entering School House, Gwvn;o. and stealing a coat valued at El 7, Od.. the proRt-vtv of Daniel Theophilus Evans. Prisoner pleaded "not guilty." Mr. Trevor Hunter (instructed by Mr. H. A Thomas. Llandovery) prosecuted. Daniel Theophilus Evans (schoolmaster), "ulangad- ock. said that when he returned form his holidays on the 22nd of August he found that the back wm-r w of the house had been broken and that. his coat which he had left behind in the house was msising. Maiygie Morgan, Bryncoch. Gwynfe. Llan.gadock. said she was left in charge of the house by the 1,t witness when he went on his holidays. On the 21-t of August she visited the school in the afternoon and securely fastened all the windows and doors. When she returned about 7.30 p.m. she found that one of the windows was broken. Margaret Evans. wife of Owen Evans, licensee of a public house at Gwynfe. said the prisoner called at her house about three p.m. on the day in question, and left about five p.m.. going in the direction of the school. He did not have an overcoat then. Dd. John Francis (blacksmith) said he lived about a mile away from the sc-hool, and on the evening of the 21st of August whilst he was standing outside his house prisoner cainq to him and offered to pell the coat to him for 5s. Witness told him he did want it. P.C. John Thomns in hii evidence deposed to find- ing the window broken, and also to finding books scattered about the floor and several of the drawers half open and appearing as if they had been tampered with. On the stair-case he noticed a footprint which after comparison was found to be similar to that of prisoners left boot. Ib saw the prisoner speaking to the last witness and asked him how he came into possession of the coat. Prisoner said, "I bought it from a man near the school about 6.30 this evening. The man has just (rone to the huts." Witness asked him to accompany him to the huts and to point out the man. They went to the huts but the prisoner was not able to point out the man. In answer when charged he stated that lie bought the coat for 6d. Prisoner was sentenced to three months' hard labour. DESERTER'S DEPRESSION. John Polgreon, a private in the 3rd Battalion of the South Wales Borderers, pleaded guilty to attempt- ing to commit suicide. Mr. Bowen Davies (instructed by Mr. Howell Davies), who prosecuted, said that on tho 6th October, Polgreen was being conveyed under mili- tary escort (a corporal and a private) us a deserter from -Swansea to Pembroke Dock. Thoy had to got out of the train at Whitland station and go into-a branch train. Whilst waiting at tho station he elarted forward and plunged himself between two carriages of a moving train. The private tried to $top him, but owing to the force of the moving train the private fell violently to tho platform. Fortunately the train was brought to- a standstill, and the wheels did not touch the deserter. He had been suffering from depression. Mr. Clarke Williams (instructed by Mr. J. H. Ungoed-Thomas) for the accused said he had pro viously served in the Army and on the declaration of war he rejoined. Ho appeared to have troubled a ,great deal about his wite and four children. It seemed that the separatioi. allowance had not been forthcoming to his wife for several weeks and in oonsequenco ho had been depressed in mind, atlliougfi the family during that time was not en- tirely without support. The letters which he had written to his wife showed there was a conflict going on in his mind between bis desire to serve his country and his desire to assist his family, and that had preyed on his mind a good deal. His action was due to a sudden and over-mastery impulse. An officer of the South Wales Borderers said they were prepared to take him back. ( The Chairman said there was no need for him to be depressed for his family would be well cared for. He was bound over in the sum of J320 to be of good behaviour for 12 months. ENLISTED IN THE WELSH HORSE. Richard Harry Powell, of Llanelly, failed to sur- le render to answer charges of stealing a horse, value E20, the property of Rosser Beynon Phillips, and of obtaining JB7 by false pretences at Llanelly- Mr. Clarke Williams, who appeared for the prose- cution, said he had reason to believe that Powell after his committal onlisted in the Welsh Horse Regiment, but after doing so he disappeared in a manner which made the authorities in that regiment very desirous to apprehend him again. Accused was therefore a fugitive both from the civil and military authorities. Counsel's application was that a fresh warrant be issued for his apprehension. Powell had been let out in his own recognisaneos and those of two sureties. He asked that the sure- ties be not estreated. A fresh warrant was issued. There was a second court. which Mr. E. Milner Jones presided. GUILTY T ALL. Gilbert George Goodwin labourer, pleaded guilty to two indictments cii irging him (1,) with I I ic stealing a dress-basket containing articles of clothing at Cwmamman on October 13, the property of tho G.W.R. Company; (2i with fraudulently converting to his own use certain articles of clothing belonging to the railway company, and of which he was a bailee. Mr. Beasley (instructed by Mr. T. R. Ludford1 was for the prosecution. Deputy-Chief Constable Evans reported previous convictions against accused and two other offences had -been discovered against him, to which prisoner pleaded guilty. Prisoner was sentenced to 12 months' hard labour on each offence to run concurrently. NOT GUILTY. Jonathan Edwards (28), hawker, pleaded not guilty to wounding his nephew, Cornelius Edwards (11). by hitting him with a stone on September 2nd at Llan- dilofawr. Mr. Bowen Davie3 (instructed by Mr. J. C. Edmunds, Llandilo) prosecuted. Prilbnor was found not guilty, and was discharged. STOLE A BIBLE. Harry Williams (54), engaged at the Llanelly Water Works, near Llandilo, found guilty of break- ing and entering Tyissa Farmhouse, near Trapp, on August 18th, and stealing six antique dinner plates, throe antique meat dishes, one antique tureen and a Bible, the property of Griffith Griffiths, was sen tenced to two months' hard labour. Mr. Trevor Hunter (instructed by Mr. J. C. Edmunds, Llandilo) prosecuted. LLANELLY ASSAULT. Percy Lock (21), butcher's assistant, was sentenced to 9 months' hard labour for assaulting Ada Jen- kins, nine years old ,at Llanelly on September 19th.
BURRY PORT AND PEMBREY NOTES
BURRY PORT AND PEMBREY NOTES This district suffered greatly during recent years from an industrial point of view. The Pembrey Copper Works having been closed up, and subse- quently dismantled. The Ashburnham Tinplate Works, for some unexplained reason has been closed over two years. At the Crown Colliery operations have oeased, the number of people effected runs well into four figures. The prospects of Burry Port have been very disheartening to the inhabitants. From time to time, efforts are being made to secure in- dustries of various kinds, and rumour after rumour that the Copper Works site have been purchased have proved futile. It will lx-. plea-sing to note thot negotiations are pending with a view of erecting a works in the Urban Area of Burry Port, subject to satisfactory conditions. What is the nature of this proposed Inductry, it cannot be divulged at present. The conditions were submitted to the last Thursday's meeting of the Urban District Council, when Mr. Thomas Griffiths, J.P., and Dr. Owen Williams, attended with a view of securing every possible assist-) nee. The principal factor is. whether there are 150 to 200 girls, and 70 to 100 boys ranging from 14 to 20 years of age available. The works will be clean and healthy, and much lighter than that at a Tinworks, Water Supply and Electric Power. The Council undertook to canvas the entire district for the number of boys and girls required, and undertook that every possible encouragement be given to bring these negotiations to a successful termination. It is also a well-known fact that during the last fort- night representatives of Messrs. Nobel, the well- known explosives manufacturers, have been making minute inquiries in the district, and it is reported that thev contemplate erecting I rge works on the Powder Works site on the Pembrey Boroughs.
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A halfpenny for a meal for five persons, is being charged in Brussels. This is a tactful little act by the Ministers of Spain and the United States, who distribute broad and soup daily to hundreds of poor families. They charge the halfpenny in order to avoid the appearance of pauperism. An inquest was held at Builth Wells touching the death of Councillor T. P. Prosser. Builth Wells, who died on Saturday last from the results of an accident sustained to his ribs on tihe 14th inst. by falling on the road. Dr. Black Jones aid ribs had been badly bruised. Deceased died from exhaustion. The jury returned a verdict ill accordance with the medical evidence.
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a OVER £ 5,600 IN PRIZES. Nestle's 1914 Competition. i PRIZES. ist, fj200Cash 2nd, £100 Srd, L50 v 4tht fj25 99 5tht Sal 0 5 OF £ 5 50 OF il 250 OF 10/- 525 OF 5/- and 500 Boxes of Nestle's Milk Chocolate value 2/6 eacb. Entries close at 12 o'clock noon, 30th Nov., 1914. r> WA 1L' ■ A EVERYONE IN IT ELIGIBLE. OW A A sBf mis UlSII iCI. Old and New Customers alike. PRIZES for the 133-5 nearest estimates of the number ef Tins of Nee tie's Milk and Milkmaid Milk sold in North Wales, South Wales, and the Counties of Monmouth, Gloucester, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, and Wilts, during the twelve months ending noon, Monday, 30th November, 1914. I OPEN ONLY TO RESIDENTS IN THIS DISTRICT. g PRIZES WILL BE DISTRIBUTED as follows:- The sender of the nearest estimate to the actual nurrfter of Tins sold will receive the First Prize, the sender of the next nearest estimate will receive the Second Prme, and so ün. In case of ties the prizes will be equally divided. NOW TO COMPFTE.-cut off the part of the label *f a Tin of Nestle's MMK (Labals overprinted Prepared for Export" admitted) or Milkmaid .Milk. This can be done by drawing a knKs down the ulack lines enclosing thie part. On the back write your name and address and your estimate in plain figures—nothing else. RULES.—Competitors may send in any number of estimates, but each lab¡ must hatfe on the back competiipor's name and address and one estimate only; any number of labels may be sent In one envelope, properly stamped, and addressed to: NESTLE'S COMPETITION, 6 & 7, St. John's Square, CARDIFF. (N.B.—The Postal authorit4es will not carry this for a half-penny.) Employees of the firm are not allowed to estimate. Only One Prize will be awarded to any one Person. In order to assist competitors in making their estimates, we 4ive the following sales in the above district. — During twelve months ending Nov. 30th, 1912, viz.; 0 241,9210 "JCIlKTSt. During twelve months ending Nov. 29th, 1913, viz.: 7,1.30,496 The actual number of tins sold- during the twelve months ending noon, 30th November, 1914, will be advertised on 18th December, 1914, in various Morning and Evening Papers circulating in Cardiff and throughout the above- mentioned district. Sales certified by Mr. J. P. MOUNT JOY, Chartered Accountant, Old Bank Chambers, Hioh Street, Cardiff. NP-s-rL -'S ;pff] ■ JCONDENSEFffiR 0 BRAKD p [j&ioswiss royiiEKSED SVWTZBTLAUP- jO. [j&ioswiss royiiEKSED SVWTZBTLAUP- No correspondence can be entered into concerning this Competition, and the decision of Mr. J. P. MOUNTJOY, I who will have entire control of this Competition, must be accepted as final, and all estimates are received I on this condition. Mr. J. P. MOUNTJOY will see that every estimate is examined. I I NESTLE'S MILK. BY APPOINTMENT w TO H.M. THE KING. Contractors to the Army. Navy and Reserve Forces. NESTLE'S MILK.
,-WELSH ARMY CORPS
WELSH ARMY CORPS PROPOSAL TO RAISE A CARMARTHENSHIRE BATTALION. A meeting of the Carmarthenshire Recruiting Committee was held at tho County Offices, Carmar- then, on Monday, to consider what steps should be taken to raise a Carmarthenshire Battalion for the new Welsh Army Oorps. -Sir Stafford Howard, who presided, said the sug- gested scheme was that they should hare a camp at Pembrey, where the recruits for the battalion should be quartered and trained. It was necessary to hare the sanction of the War Office for such a camp, and he did not think they could take any active steps until they heard from London. When at the War Office recently he received a oertain amount of enoouragement. He had not the slightest doubt that they would get the necessary number of men in Carmarthenshire if they had the proper machinery. Capt. Veale (recruiting officer for the 41st area) said if the scheme was to be suooessful a camp of huts at Pembrey was necessary. He did not think the billeting of the men in. their own homes would answer the purpose, because it would be impossible to get the proper discipline and control. ThQ Chairman said that Sir Henry Mackinnon, the offioer in command of the district, who he re- cently saw at Chester, was also very anxious to get, a camp, and not have the men billetted in their own homes. He was not averse to backing up any suggestion of that kind to the War Office. Lieut.-General Sir James Hills-Johnes, V.C., G.C.B., referring to recruiting for the Territorial Reserve, said the Royal Engineers were full up, the Pembrokeshire Yeomanry was nearly completed, ana he thought they should complete the reserve for the 4th Welsh Regiment before recruiting for the Welsh Army CoTs. On the motion of Sir James, seconded by Lord Dynevor, it was decided to inform the War Offioe that the committee were prepared to raise a battal- ion in Carmarthenshire for the Welsh Army Corps, provided they sanctioned a camp at Pembrey to accommodate and train the men. Mr. W. N. Jones (Ammanford) asked what was to be done if the War Office refused sanction for the Pembrey Camp? Whilst in other counties meetings were being held, they in Carmarthenshire were pro- hibited from doing anything. "-I do not know whether it is red tape or not," added Mr. Jone;, one almost thinks the war will be over before we do anything." The Chairman said if the War Office refused their sanction, the committee must fall back on the old method of recruiting for the general army. In Cardiganshire they had ignored the idea of having a Welsh Army Corps, and they simply sent recruits where they were wanted. Capt. Veale-In Pembrokeshire they are doing nothing. Mr. Dudley Drummond said they would have to wait months for the erection of a camp of huts at Pembrey and he did not think their efforts in re- cruiting should be relaxed by waiting in the mean- time. They should recruit for all branches of the Army and billet the men at Llanelly, Llandilo and Carmarthen. All the fervour for Mr. Lloyd George's scheme would lie, down if they had to wait for the erection of a camp at Pembrey. Mr. W. N. Jones said they could not proceed with the raising of the Carmarthenshire battalion until they received the consent of the War Office to the camp. The Chairman—Quite so, and any recruiting at the moment must be for die general army. Mr. W.1N. Jones—That might not be so popular. If we get the usual Government red tape we find in other State departments, it will be two months before we get a reply from the War Office. On the proposition of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Morton Evans (High Sheriff of the county), an in- fluential committee was appointed to wait at once on the War Office to strongly urge them to sanction the camp if they required a battalion from Carmar- thenshire for the Welsh Army Corps. It was also decided to ask Mr. Lloyd George and the local mem- bers of Parliament to use their influence with the War Office in order to get their sanction. The Chairman said he was awaiting a reply from Mr. Lloyd George giving the date he would come down to Llanelly to speak. Mr. Gwynne-Hu.ghes (lord lieutenant)—I think he is abroad seeing things for himself. A STIRRING MEETING AT NEW QUAY. On Wednesday evening of last week a public meeting was held at the Council School to further the recruiting cause in the district. In the un- avoidable absence through iilnestj of Alderman E. J. Davies. Glyn, the chair was occupied by the Rev. Gwilym Williams, B.A.. who stated that he hoped that the meeting would not only be enthusiastic but would have tangible results. The Rev. J. Towyn Jones, M.P., proposed the following resolution "That this meeting heartily Supports Lord Kitchener's appeal for recruits, and pledges itself to do all in its power to secure the same." The speaker said that Armageddon had come and it was now hell on earth. He was an apostle of peace and had been expounding it on the platforms of Wales for the past quarter of a century. The Kaiser had drawn the sword, and now sword must be met by sword. He firmly believed he was in unison with Christianity in coming there that evening to ask for recruits. Germany had failed to respect the scrap of paper that ensured the neutrality of Belgium. What was Magna Charta but a scrap of pap<>r!" France could have saved itself in 1870 if it had considered its treaties in the same light as Germany had done in the present war. The cry to-day was for men. and the land resounded to- day with the call "To Arms! To Arms!! To Arms!! The resolution was seconded by Mr. David Rhys, M.A.. who sa'id that if Germany had been allowed to trample Belgium under foot unchecked we would have been disgraced in the sight of the civilised world. It was not an aristocratic but a democratic war, and had to be carried through victoriously. Were the young' men of Wales going to stay at home and leave the patriotic Indians to defend their country and homes. Ho strongly urged all young f men to jam. It was an opportunity that had never fallon to their forefathers and would not occur for generations yet to oorne. The Rev. J. Alban Davies, vicar of Llanerch- Aeron, said that for obvious reasons be could not join tho Coloura himself, but he had a i iwri h's Ouy boy to join. and he felt proud of the fact that he %v serving his King and country. He would rather hear that he had been buried in the trenmos < 1 Belgium or France than that he should open the door for him as a coward. Sir Edward Pryse, Bart., Gogerddan, the recruit- ing agent for Cardiganshire, strongly urged all the young men in the meeting to join. He invited them to step on the platform, and show the audience that they were willing to fight for the honour of then- King and Country. Four young men responded to the invitation. The meeting was closed through singing the National Anthem.
THE LATE. VICAR OF ST. CLEARS
THE LATE. VICAR OF ST. CLEARS FUNERAL AT PARISH '^oRCIi. The funeral of tho Rev. C. Fred Owen, M.A., vicar ot St. Clears, took place on Thurs- day in last week at the Parish Church, where deceased had been vicar for ..oJ years. In spite, of the very inclement weather a great num.bcr .of friends was present to pay their last token of respects to one who was a thorough, conscientious Churchman and one who will be greatly missed in St. Clears. The service at the Vicarage was conducted by the Rev. J. Thomas, M.A., Rural Dean. At the lych gato the procession was met by the Archdeacon, the Rev. Robert Williams, Rev. W. Davies, Llanfihangel-Abercowin; the Rev. J. L. Roes, B.Se., of Llanddowror, with the church choir in robes. Owing to thQ weather the service was held in church, conducted by the Rev. W. Davies, the Archdeacon reading the lesson. Helmore's Funeral Service was rendered by the choir. The hymns, "On the Resurrection morn" and Now the Labourer's task is o'er, were sung in church. As the cortege left the church the Dead March in Saul was played on the organ. At the graveside the Rev. D. Davies, Devynock, Brecon, a very old friend of deceased, gave the Committal Prayer. The Welsh hymn, Bydd myrdd o ryfeddodau," was sung in a very feeling manner at the graveside. The Archdeacon pronouncing the Benediction. The mourners were: Mrs. Owen (widow); Mr. and Mrs. Banks (brother-in-law and sister); Misses E. and M. Harries (sisters. in-law) Mr. and Mrs. Cox (nephew and niece); Miss Banks (niece), Mr. D. L. Harries (unole), Messrs. Philip and Fred Morgan (cousins). Mr. J. Hanson (Swansea). Wreaths were sent by the follow in, -J eniiit!, Joe, sisters and niece-s; the congregation of the church; the church choir and ■Sunday School; Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas, Penycoed Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Harries and family, The Croft. Sammy, Merthyr Tydfil; Captain Buckley and family, Castell Gorfod; Miss J. Morris, St. Clears: Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Jones, Bank House, St. Clears; Dr and Mrs. Llewellyn Jones, St. Clears; Mrs. Baldwin Protheroe; Rev. and Mrs. Jason Thomas Llanfallte.g Amphlett, Colwyn Bay; Mr. and Mrs. V. G. Thomas. London; the Wenallt family and Mr. and Mrs. H. Brind Carver. The following clergy were also present: Revs. E. A. Davies, Clynderwen; W. L. Davies, Henllan Argoed; G. Roberts, Llan- elly Ifor Roberts, Burry Port; 0. J. Thomas, late Clynderwen; Hughes, Trelech; J. E. Jones, Whit- land W\ R. Phillip, Pendine; Jones, St. Ann's, Llandefeilog; S. Davies, Llanglydwen; D. Da'fen Jones, Llanfynydd; Jason Thomas, Llanfallteg; D. G. Williams, Bethlehem Chapel (I.) and D. Davies, late Rhydyceisiaid; Rev. T. Jones. Llandefeilo". Among others in the congregation were Mrs. Pugh Evans, Carmarthen: Mr. E. Colby Evans, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Harries, Croft; Dr. and Mrs. LI. Jones, Captain Powell and Miss Edwards, Sarnau Mr. G. Carver, Wenallt: Mr. and Mrs. H. Carver, Mr. and Mrs. T. Nicholas. Penycoed; Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Jones," Bank House; Miss Phillips, Kieffo; Miss Morris, Osborne House; &c., &c. The sidesmen of the church acted as bearers.
TRIMSARAN NOTES
TRIMSARAN NOTES A smart but quiet wedding took place here on Saturday last, the contracting party being Mr. James Morris, Clynderwen, and Miss M. A. Jenkins, Trim- saran. After the, ceremony the happy couple left for Cardiff, where the honeymoon is being spent. We wish them long life and happiness. Ten female members of our Red Cross Class jour- neyed to Kidwelly by motor-cars (kindly lent by Mrs. W. J. Graham, Culla House) on Wednesday evening of last week for their first examination in First-aid Work. Great credit is due to their teachers, Dr. D. M. Jones and Nurse Broadbent. We were sorry to learn that only ten members tried the examination out of a class of 25 members. The second examination will take place very shortly in Nursing. There are great preparations going on here for our brave soldiers and sailors, nearly every iamily in the village are preparing warm garments. If every village is doing' the same as Trimsaran, our heroes will not suffer from want of warm clothing. Mrs. Graham, who is at the head of this work, is proving herself an arduous worker. What is the matter with our evening classes. We are sorry to learn that no interest is being taken in them this year. There must be a solution for the lack of attendances. Twenty-five members turned up last week for the Mining Class, and only two members for evening class. Surely there is some- thing wrong somewhere. We have the sad duty of chronicling the death of Mrs. Green, wife of Mr. William Cfreen, care- taker of the Reading Room, after a long illness. The deceased passed away on Wednesday morning in last week. The ifuneral took place on Saturday afternoon at Llandovery Church Cemetery, the Rev. J. Rees officiating.
THE NAVY LEAGUE
THE NAVY LEAGUE THE PRESENT NAVAL SITUATION AND FUTURE POLICY. TRAFALGAR DAY MANIFESTO, 1914. The Executive Committee of the Navy League, in aooordance with the custom which has beeik observed on each Trafalgar Day during the past twenty years, desire^ to submit to me members of tiie Organisation throughout the Empire a brief statement upon the Navy, together with a declara- tion of the Naval policy which, in the judgment of the League, it is dusirable in existing circum- stances to advocate. The League realise with profound gratitude the abounding patriotism and loyalty of the Govern- ments and peoples of all the Dominion* within the Empire who, without a moment's hesitation, upon the outbreak of war, placed their naval and military power at the disposal of His Majesty the King. In an especial manner the League offer their warns tribute of appreciation to the Prinoes and peoples of the Indian Empire whose noble support of the British cause, in the terrible conflict which has been thrust upon the nations, will never be forgotten. The League further desire to express their recogni- tion of the cordial co-operation which has been so successfully organised between the Fleets of France, Russia and Japan and the British Fleet. The Navy League have the happiness to be in a position to declare without any qualification what- ever that tho strength, fighting capacity and general efficiency of the British Fleet stand at a higher level than has previously been achieved even in the glori- ous history of the British Navy. Nor is this merely so, but it is equally gratifying that our Naval administration in all its complex and elaborate detail is being conducted with the qualities of vigour, skill and foresight which leave nothing to be desired. Moreover, His Majesty's Government is to be sincerely congratulated upon the appoint- ment to the supreme command of the Grand Fleet of Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, whose name is an in- spiration of hope and confidence among officers and men. The Navy League, therefore, appeal to all its members to continue their abiding faith in the Fleet and their confidence in ih: Admiralty. In the exceptional circumstances of the time the Navy League cannot do more than indicate "J general terms the Naval policy to the promotion which the energies of the movement will in the future be devoted. 1. The League will continue with all the resources at their disposal to advocate that under all circum- stances the British Empire must maintain as the basis of Imperial policy the Command of the Sea. 2. The League will resist all effort to weaken national enthusiasm in order to bring about a pre- mature and ill-advised peace, and will continue to exhort the nation that nothing less than the de- struction of the menace of German Sea Power can secure in the future the peace of the world. 3. In the light of the experience gained since the beginning of the present conflict, the League are more than ever convinced that the establishment of a practical scheme designed to safeguard the food supply of the people of these Islands in time of war must be undertaken by the State at the earliest convenient opportunity. 4. The League hold that the training of British boys for a sea career should receive the definite recognition and support of the Government and the Educational Authorities of the Country. 5. Now that the Country is involved in the great- est war the world has known the League maintain that the teaching of naval history and the study of the part which the Navy plays in the unity and prestige of the Empire should be made an especial feature of elementary education in every commun- ity under the British Crown. The members of me League are proud that tbiir efforts in the past in the cause of Sea Supremacy have not been in vain. Sea power has enabled aU the Dominions to answer the call to arms in defence of the Mother Country. It is therefore essential that there should be no relaxation of zeal and watch- fulness in securing that the national policy of the United Kingdom shall adequately provide for the problems of the future. Signed on behalf of the Executive Committee, ALFRED C. WELBY, Acting Chairman. P. J. HANNON, General Secretary.
"WILD LIFE."
"WILD LIFE." It is a great relief to turn from literature dealing witn the war, of which there seems to be almost nothing else, and dip into the fascinating pages of Wild Life," a .periodical which happily the war has not killed, and which is being conducted with all the skill and care which has characterized it from its first number. Although the size of the maga'- zine has. like that of many others, been reduced, its quality has lost nothing. An article on British Lizards takes chief place in the October issue, pro- fusely illustrated by Mr. Douglas English's photo- graphs. The species dealt with include the common Lizard, the Sand Lizard, and Slow Worm or Blind- Worm, the Wall Lizard, the Green Lizard, etc.; and the article gives a great deal of interesting information about this less familiar creature. The Grey Lag Goose, that extremely shy bird which is on the decline in this country, forms the subject of another fascinating article, which is accompanied by some extremely good photographs of the bird taken in its natural state. There is also a charming chapter describing the various forms of natural life to be met with during a mid-summer night. The price of each issue of Wild Life is 2s. 6d., and those who are interested in the study of nature' could not help the research better than by presenting a monthly copy to some school. -00
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Dr. Walter T. James, New Quay, medical offic of health of the New Quay Urban District Council and of the lower division of the Aberayron UnPD, has been appointed medical inspector of schools under the Sheffield Education Committee.