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LLANYBYTHER. Considering that there is a general scarcity of fat cattle, there was a fairly good supply at last Monday's mart sale, which were all graded and disposed of in accordance with the regulations. All the fat sheep were also graded as per Order in force, and distributed amongst the butchers from different parts at the controlled price. Cows and calves made up to jS42, and store cattle were selling easy. All pigs were sold at regulated prices of 18s. per score. — u
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We do not think anyone need feel appre- hension that the recent lecture 01 Mr. Llewelyn Williams, M.P., on Welsh "Martyrs" will produce any effect on the public other than to stimulate its sense of the absurd. Nevertheless it is a matter for surprise that Mr. Williams, being a pro- fessed leader, an eminent lawyer, a member of the House of Commons, and a gentleman whose personality, apart from his political views, must always inspire esteem, should continue to expound such views. We sus- pect that even the enthusiastic few who sit at the feet of Mr. Williams must soon detect the unpleasant flavour of the mixture which he serves out to them. The stomachs of worshippers of John Penry surely cannot long retain a bolus which rolls their hero into one mass with the hopeless rotter who publicly declares that he would not lift a .hand to save his own mother from outrage -and murder! Not long after Mr. Llewelyn Williams was lifting up his voice in protest against the punishment of these wretches a. meeting of a very different type was being held at Carmarthen. The Shire Hall was packed at a few hours' notice to do honour to a fellow-townsman who had risked his 'life with conspicuous gallantry on the battle- field. At that meeting a speaker struck a human note that thrilled all present when he told them that the hero they were .honouring was a great lover of his mother. 'We are certain that the people who would rather listen to a recital of the virtues of Mr. Llewelyn Williams's nauseating "mar- tyrs than attend such a meeting as we have described are so few as to be com- pletely negligible. The majority of Mr., Williams's supporters will agree with Mr. T. Lewis, whose letter appears in another column and whose politics Mr. Williams would not question. They would rather ohoose as their martyrs such serene and saintly heroes as Nurse Cavell, a woman whose example will inspire the passionate devotion of her countrymen for all time. They will certainly not thank Mr. Llewelyn Williams for the very dubious compliment conveyed in his comparison of their John Penry with the "Conchy," and will under- stand it as little as they do the folly of the Government who created such a dastard or the judgment of one who can respect and, admire" him as the, "salt of the earth." It will be news of very lively interest in- deed to Carmarthen people that actuary the first troops to enter Jerusalem following its capture were. Carmarthen boys.. The in- formation comes from a letter from Sergt. Johnnie Phillips to Mr. R. H. Wade, Car- marthen. It is a very pleasing thought that fellow-townsmen of our own played so prominent a part in an historic event which will culminate in the restoration of Jerusa- lem to the race who have dreamed of it for so many centuries. We wonder who will be handed down to history as the "salt Qf ithe earth"-the,-e gallant boys of ours or I Y JMr. Llewelyn Williams's "martyrs"? Miss Sylvia Duckworth, daughter of Capt. ;and Mrs. Duckworth, of Orchardley, Frome, has passed the Government examination in rt.,ot)kery, and has been 'appointed as second oook at a military hospital for officers at Earl Brownlow's seat near Berkhampstead, Herts. Miss Duckworth, who is not yet 19, is to be congratulated on her success. THE TALK IS:- Have you had butter? That it is proposed to open a Y.M.C.A. centre at Ferryside. That some harsh words we're uttered at a recent meeting of the Carmarthen Free Church Council regarding the censorship of cinema films. That the cleavage between Prohibitionist :and the advocates of State Purchase of .the licensing trade is so wide in Cafmar- ifchen th-it it is an unbridgeable chasm. That Mr. Justice Atkin during the hear- ing of a case at the Carmarthen Assizes was most anxious to have the evidence re- peated in Welsh. That civility is cheap enough, even to &ildren in elementary schools. In a cer- tain locality parents were heard to ex- claim that they send their children to school to be educated, and not to be treated like dogs." All teachers should .-not be tarred with the same brush. That certain food hogs in Carmarthen ,are alarmed by the impending" scheme of ,rationing which shortly will be applied to butter, ntargarine and tea. Tha.t the restrictions jti^ imposted re- garding the export of better from Ireland will hit very hard certain people in Carmar- /theB, who, of late, have been receiving supplies of that precious commodity through post. That local food control committees are being dictated to by farmers, the burden of whose song is alwajs "more money." That the report of Mr. Llewelyn Wil- ii&ms's remarks regarding conscientious objectors was read with avidity by promi- "iieafc people at the assizes this week. That an exciting scramble for rabbits at Carmarthen Market on Saturday nearly led to blows. The sc,ene was a rare bit." That some Cardiganshire farmers prefer -to take their butter to the dealers than to supply their near neighbours. That this class of farmers are the first to complain of the scarcity of rural labour. What wonder! That land-holders in Cardiganshire are far from being satisfied with the method adopted by the Committoe to apportibn ithe extra four thousand acres of land to be ji'jlou^hed in the county
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"Priordy Young Reoipl^s 'Meeting.—The ,annual lecture of the above society was given on Thursday evening last, the 17th inst., by the Rev. J. T. Gregory, Peniel, on "Y otlng People for the Age}" The boisterous weaflher greatly militated against the attendance, but those who bravely faced the elements were well re- warded. The lecturer pointed out that the day belonged to the young people, and •that without their aid nothing great and cincturing could be performed in any ..sphere of life. The message, which was ■ greatly appreciated by all, was one of "confidence in the present and of a. hope for a better and clearer day in the future. A 'hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Gregory was proposed by Mr. G. B. Thomas, and secon- ded by Mr. Tom Williams. The meeting was presided over by Mr. T. Alban Davies Judge at Church.—Mr. Justice Atkin, who sat at the Carmarthenshire Assizeft -this week, attended service at St. Peter's Church on Sunday morning, being accom- panied bv the High Sheriff (Mr. David Williams." J.P.) and the Sheriff's Chaplain Rev. Rhys Griffiths, M.A., minister of the English Congregational Church. Llan- elly) the Mayor of Carmarthen (Aid. Win. Evans); the Town Clerk (Mr. H. Brunei White). The borough police force, under Head Constable Herbert Hilton, were also present. An appropriate discourse was de- livered by the "Vicar of Carmarthen (Rev. i B. Parry Griffiths). & J Among the Welsh membes who voted in J the House of Commons last week against J Conscription for Ireland at present va^ Mr. John Hinds. Most of the Wels.i mem- bers abstained from the division bers abstained from the division Social and Whist Drive.—The wounded soldiers of the Red Cross Hospital weire entertained to a social and a whist drive by tiiie teachers of the town at St. David's Church Room on Saturday last. A very enjoyable time was spent. Rainfall Records at Golden Grove Gar- dens.—Jan. 16th, C.00 inches; Jan. 17th, 0.210; Jan. 18th, 0.70; Jail. 19th, 0.72; Jan. 20th, 0.43; Jan. 21st, 0.46; Jan. 22nd, 0.-6;, total, 2.97 inches.—F. Surman., Damage. Considerable damage was caused by the snow to houses in St. David's- street. Troughs have fallen, and tiles were lifted off, and much water got into some houses. An elderly person had a miraculous escape in one house where pipes fell with a crash. Mr. Llewelyn Williams, K.C., M.P., the Rev. Rhys Griffiths (the sheriff's chap- lain), and 'Mr. Rowland Thomas, barrister. attended the evening service at Lammas- street Congregational Chapel on Sunday last, when the pastor, Rev. J. Dyi.-iallt Owen, preached an impressive sermon. Miss Annie Davies gave a fine rendering of "Telynau'r Saint." Tabernacle C.E. Society.—Despite the inclement weather on Thursday night last, the 17th inst., there was a good attend- ance at the Tabernacle C.E. Society, when an excellent paper was read by Miss Annie Jones, Chapel-street, on The first Perse- cution." During the discussion which followed, many members took part. and the meeting will be remembered as one of the best held under the auspices of the Society. Empire Theatre.—A splendid programme has been <v ranged at the Empire for the coming week. For Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, a grand Ideal Picture Play in five parts, entitled Looking Backwards," will be shown. This is an extraordinary film, intensely interesting from start to finish, and features the ever-popular Tyrone Power, who is seen at his best. For Thurs- day, Friday and Saturday the much-talked- of film, A Ray of Sunshine," will be screened, and those who do not wish to miss a rare treat should see this really splendid picture. In this 21m Marie Osborne is seen to great advantage. Epi- sode 13 of "Pearl of the Army" will also be shown, together with the latest waAr pictures and others. Women's Guild.—The Women's Guild newly formed at Lammas-street Congrega- tional Chapel, was opened by a social and concert, which were held at the schoolroom on Wednesday in last week. The pastor, Rev. J. Dyfnallt Owen, and a few other men were invited. The tea, which was arranged by Mrs. Dyfnallt Owen, Mrs. Glyndwr Richards, Mrs. Eynon, and Miss Lydia Jones was much enjoyed, and after the tables were cleared a concert was held. and various games were indulged in. The prize for the best story was awarded to Miss Lydia Jones. St. David's C.E.M.S.—An opeung Mat- ing of the St. David's C.E.M S w..s I t-ld at the Church Room on Monday night when the Vicar (Rev. Griffith iNcinas) gave an instructive address on liaptisn. For the Wounded.—A much approbated entertainment was given at the Reti Cross Hospital on Tuesday evening by the St David's Nigger Minslrel Trouoe conducted by Mr Tom Llewellyn. The pr,t.,) Luime was thoroughly enjoyed, and troupe vfere 'heartily bhankeid (for their services. Mr. Ivor Llewellyn was the t'ccompanist. Concert.—The Myrddin Glee Society under the conductorship of Mr. William Jones, gave a splendid concert at the Red Cross Hospital on ITr iday evening. Sergt. Harrington took the chair. Solos were sung by the Misses H. J. Jones, Annie Davies, Lena Davies, Gwen Jones, Corpl. P. T. Butler. Mr. Brinley Jones; duett, Messrs. Brinley Jones and Tom I.avies; duett. Miss H. J. Jones and Mr. D. Bart- lett; trio, Corpl. Ivor Williams and friends; (quartette, Mr. D. Bartlett and friends. The choir gave two renderings which were heartily encored, as were all tie other items. The accompanists were Misses D. Beynon and L. A. Jones. On the motion of Sergt. Harrington, seconded by the matron (Miss Ditcham), a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the choir for their fine entertainment. Billeting Allowatice.-At the House ot Gammons last week, Mir. Llewelyn Wil- liams asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he was aware that in the earlv days of the war the price paid for billetiiig soldiers at Carmarthen was 91 3s. 7gd. per week; that it was now 19s. 3d. 2 for the lirst soldier, and 17s. 6d. for each additional soldier; and whether, having regard to the increase in the price of food he would consider the advisability of re- viewing these prices.—Mr. Forster: The rate first mentioned by the hon. member was admittedly too high, and was reduced in August, 1915. The reduced rate was increased in December, 1916. to the figures mentioned, which allowed for a further rise in prices. The question whether any further increase is now necessary is under consideration. Commercial Travellers' Whist Drive.— The, second social and whist drive in con- nection with the Carmarthen Division of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Commer- cial Travellers' Association, was held at St. Peter's Church House on Thursday in last week. A large number attended and the event was a thorough success. Refresh- ments were served and various games were indulged in. The prizes for whist were as follows:—Ladies: 1st, Mrs. T. D. Phillips (prize given by Mrs. Wm. Thomas, Hall- street); 2nd, Miss Evans, Albion House (given by Messrs. J. Davies and Son, Cloth Hall). Gentlemen: 1st, Mr. Harry Yemm (given by Mr. E. F. Newman); 2nd, Mr. Stanley Owen (.given by Mr. Evan Morris). The half-time soore prize was won by Mrs. Hodges (prize given by Mr. Ll. Rees Jones, Market Hall). The M.C. was Mr. D. J. Powell. whilst Messrs. Harry Wade, D. J. Lloyd, and E. F. Newman acted as stewards. Messrs. W. Davies and T. A. Jones were the secretaries and the treasurer was Mr. Newman. Many thanks are due to the ladies and gentlemen who kindly gave refreshments. The proceeds were for the Welfare Fund and a substan- tial sum has been handed over to this fund. Another whist drive in aid of the Infirmary will be held soon. Law and Liberty.—There was a good at- tendance of members of the St. Petef's and St. David's branches of the Church of Eng- land Men's Society at the Church House on Friday evening last, the president of the .former branch (Rev. B. Parry Griffiths, M.A.,) being in the chair, when an address was delivered by Rev. Canon C. G. Brown, M.A., on "Law and Liberty." The speaker's main points were that where there was perfect liberty there was no law. Law restricted freedom. The wider the law the narrower the liberty. As civilisation ad- vanced personal freedom tended to decline, therefore there was always antagonism be- tween law and liberty. Law enforced disci- pline. Through discipline we acquired the power of self-discipline and if self-discipline was universal there need be no law. Liberty implied the choice between right and wrong; law was the expression of the will of the community. Good law was reasonable, it was justifiable by reasonable men, whilst bad law could not be so justified. The rev. gentleman spoke in an interesting manner on divine law, Canon law (the law of the Church), Nationaf law, self-made law and conflicting laws. The addrses was a most edifying one and among those who took part YI in the discussion that followed were the chairman. Revs. Griffith Thomas, and' liar Edwards, and Messrs. E. F. Bidgood and W. J. Matthews. The best thanks of the meeting were accorded Canon Brown for the educational treat he had provided. At a met ting of the Carmarthen But- I chers' Association at the Y.M.C.A. on [ Tuesday evening, it was decided to appoint Mr. Richard Lewis, St. Catherine-street, to visit the various Marts as a buyer for Carmarthen. Musical Treat.—An organ recital will be given at Christ Church on Thursday even- ing, the 24th inst., by Mr. Herbert C. Morris, M.A. (Cantab), F.R.C.O., A.R.C.M., L.R.A.M., organist of St. David's Cathe- dral, assisted by Miss Irene Thomas, Mr. E. Colby Evans, J.P., and Mr. Edmund Thomas, Neath, and the members of Christ Church Choir. At the Y.M.CA.—On Thursday in last weok. Mr Frank S. Higman, National Secretary for Wales, paid a visit to the Y.M.C.A., and was very satisfied with the improvements which have been carried out and also with those which arc in process of completion at present. Since the out- break of the war, Mr. Higman has had general supervision of Y.M.C.A. work' in Wales, and practically all his time has been devoted to war work. He has been instrumental in opening nearly 130 centres in different parts of the Principality, and has given special attention to the needs of the lonely land isolated camps. For all these extensions lie has accepted financial responsibility, and Wales has carried its own burden. This has meant the raising tof (thousands of pounds annually. Mr. Higman was recently made a member of the Order of the British Empire.—A most enjoyable sacred concert was held at the Y.M." on Sunday evening, when Mr. Herbert R. German (leader) presided. A first-class programme had been arranged by lV. Harold Malkin, F.R.C.O)., and every item was highly appreciated. The artistes were: Miss Enid Wheldon, Miss Edith Burgess, Miss Annie Davies, Mr. Lewis Giles, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Cooke, Lewis Giles, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Cooke, and Mr. Victor Jones. An able address was given by Mr. Harry D. Evans, J.P Llanelly, who indwell known as a supporter of the" Y|.M.C.A., not only in llanelly. but throughout the district.—A billiard tournament was 'held on Mondby night between the officers of the Recruiting Staff and the wounded soldiers. After a series of enjoyable games the officers ran out easy victor.The Y.M.C.A. was honoured with a visifcv from the High Sheriff's guests on Monday. They ex- pressed high appreciation of all they saw. SUCCESSFUL MINSTREL ENTER- TAINMENTS. The minstrel entertainments given by the St. Davids Nigger Minstrel Troupe at the Church Room on Wednesday and Thursday evenings in last week were an unqualified success. There were crowded houses on noth nights, and the audience thorouvhly -enjoyed the well-arranged and interesting programme. To single out any items would be* invidious. ias all the minstrels went through their parts excellently, and well deserved the very hearty applause accorded them. However, special mention must be made of the laughable farce, "The New Assistant" (written by Stanley Evans). It was an exceedingly comic farce and kept the audience in roars of laughter for 30 minutes. All the characters played their parts well and added greatly to the success of the farce. The interlocutor was Mr. W. D. Thomas; the conductor, Mr. T. Llewellyn; the accompanist. Mr. Ivor Llewellyn; stage managers, Mr. Stanley-Evans and Mr. J. G. Lloyd. The programme was as fotlo,vs:- Part 1: Chorus "Awake" the Grand Re- frairij" Troupe; coon song, "In Darktown To-night," Ivor Morris; song, "Till the Sands of the Desert Grow Cold, Jlack Lloyd; comic sonar, "We've got to put up with it.' Stanley Evans; song, "Reaping in Joy." J. A. Davies; comic song, "Do you know Mr. Dunahue?" Jack. Griffiths; song, '"In an Old-fashioned Town, B. Morris; comic song, "Burlington Bertie from Bow," Harold'Lloyd; chorus, "Good-night, Beloved," Troupe. Part 2: S-ong, "There ain't another Daddy." Willie Davies; song, "Good-bye," Jack Lloyd; song, "When I leave the world behind," Glyn Lewis; comio duett (in character), "Another little Drink, Jack Griffiths and Harold Lloyd; laughable farce, entitled "The New Assis- tant." Characters: Mr Smith (proprietor). Harold Lloyd; the New Assistant (Bertie), Stanley Evans; Mr. Chaplain, Jack Gri- ffiths; Miss Gertie', J. A. Davies; Bill (a customer), Jim Davies; Newsboy, Latimer Lloyd; Mr. Hard up, Ivor Morris. A .special meed of praise is due to the hon. secretary (Mr. Stanley Evans), who worked assiduously to ensure the success of the entertainment.
Local Obituary
Local Obituary MR WILLIAM DAVIES General regret was expressed throughout the town when it became known that Mr. William Davies, Regent House, Carmar- then, had passed away on Wednesday morning Mr. Davies, who was 50 years of age, had been in failing health for some time, although he was able to attend to his business up to Tuesday in last week, when he was taken seriously ill. On the next day he was taken to the Carmarthenshire Infirmary, as an operation was necessary. A slight operation was performed, but he did not improve, rind died in a week's time. He was well-known as a draper, and had been in business as such at Regent House for many years, and his familiar figure .vill be missed. He was the son of the late Mir, and Mrs. J. Davies, who ■ ime to Carmarthen from Fishguard, and kept a drapery business at the Cloth Hall, which is now carried on by their son, Mr. J Davies. Deceased had two other bro- thers, Mr. James E. Davies, 58, King- sfci-eet, and Dr. Edwin Davies, Tredegar, and one sister.. Mrs. Llewelin. He was a deacon and treasurer at Penuel Baptist Church for many years, and was at all times most faithful and active in the I l,iii-,h, and by his demise the cause has lost one of its most valued members. With unfailing regularity he attended the Sun- day School,, where he had be.a a teacher for a ong period. He had also been superintendent of the Sunday School. Of a genial and unassuming disposition, tha late Mir. Davies was highly esteemed in the town and district, and in his business dealings displayed an integrity which won the respect of all. He leaves a widow and five children, four" daughters and one son, Mr. A. S. Davies, a surgeon in the Navy, with whom the deepest sympathy is felt. The funeral (private) will be held on Mon- day at the Cemetery. MR. DAVID WILLIAMS. The death occurred on Thursday, the 17th inst., at the Droversl' Arms, Lammas- steeti, Carmarthen (the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas), of Mr. David Wil- ,liams, .aged 69 years. Deceased was a native of Velindre, Drefach, and vas ell- known and highly-respected 1.11 that dis- trict, as well as in the town. He had been ailing for over a year. He is survived by ten children, forty-one grandchilden, and one groat-irrandchild. The funeral took place on Tuesday, interment being made at the churchyard of St Barnabas Church, Penboyr. The Rev. liar Ed- wards, curate of St. Peter's, officiated at the house, and the Vicar of Penboyr at the church and graveside. The chief mour- ners were: Mrs. Thoma-s, Drovers' Arms (daughter); Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Williams (son and daughter-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, Treharris (daughter and son-in- law); Mary Jones, Treharris Haughter) Gwilym and Rachel Jones, Penygroes (son- in-law and daughter); Mirs. Cole. Treher- bert (daughter); Mr. and Mrs. Williams, 'Crvharris (son and daughter in-law); Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, Treharris (son-in-law and daughter); Mlr. D. J. Williams and Mrs Williams. Treharris (son and daugh- ter-in-law); Mr. James Williams, Marior- afon (brother); Mrs. Young, Geler View, Drefiach (sfetor), Mrs. Maftgan, /Velindre House, Drefach (sister). A beautiful wreath was sent by the family. SAPPER W. HARRIES. The first military funeral in Tumble flis- trict took place at Bethania Chapel on Monday afternoon, t Sapper W. Harries, RE, of 84 High-street, Tumble (eldest son of Mrs Ann Harries, formerly of Davies'- couft, St. CtAtheriiie-street, Carmarthen, and now of Llanelly), who was home on leave, died of pneumonia on the 16th inst. He was 27 years of age, and leaves a young widow and ohild. A detachment of soldiers and members of tha Llanelly V.T.C. was present, under the command of Captain T. P. Jones, Llanelly. The coffin, covered with the Union Jack, was mounted on a gun carriage drawn by five horses. The Pontyberem Pand pleyed the "Dead March" en route. The service was conducted 'by the Rev. W. 1-Toss St. David's, Tumble, assisted by the Revs. D. J. Lewis, B.A., Bethesda; W. D. I'avies, FJbenezer, and T. M. Price, Bethania. The funeral attracted a large crowd. De- ceased's only brother, Frederick Harries, is serving in the Roval Navy. MRS. ELLEN DEYOY. A well-known and highly-respccj id in- habitant of the town passed away on Saturday at 2, Towy Yjew, Carmarthen, in the person of Mirs. Ellen )evoy, wido" of the late Mr. J. R. Devoy, ot Ferryside. Deceased, who was 64 years of age, died rather suddenly. She is survived by one daughter (Mrs. Williams), one son (Mr. J. Devoy), who was recently discharged from the A-rmy after having served in the East, and two grandchildren, with whom deep sympathy is felt. The funeral took place yesterday (Thursday), interment beiii:r made at the graveyard of Tabernacle ] ;ap- tist Chapel. MRS. M. A. EVANS. It is with much regret that we record the death of Mrs. Mary Ann Evans, 24, Bridge- street, widow of Mr. Joshua Evans, of Gbn- cothi Lodge, which occurred on Thursday evening, 17th inst. Deceased had just re- turned from a visit to one of her soldier sons, who had been invalided to this ccun- try from France, when she was taken ill and passed away after only two days' illness. Mrs. Evans, who was well known in Lhn- egwad and Mydrim as well as at Carmar- then, was highly esteemed. She was cc a genial disposition and was well liked by a large number of friends. Mrs. Evans, v.ho was 54 years of age, was a member of St. John's Church. Sympathy is felt with the three sons and one daughter who are left to mourn their loss. Two of the sons are with the colours—Pte. D. E. Evans, Royal War- wicks (invalided from France suffering from trench fever), and Trooper W. G. Evans, Royal Horse Guards (in Franc). The funeral took place on Wednesday, inter- ment being made at Mydrim Churchyard, where her husband was laid to rest three years ago. Rev. B. Parry Griffiths (vicar of St. Peter's) and Rev. W. liar Edwards (curate) officiated at the house, the latter rev. gentleman officiating at the church and graveside. The hymn 0 fryniau Caer- salem was sung at the churoh, and Miss Winifred Owen, Penrheol, Mydrim, played the "Dead March." The mourners were:— Pte. D. E. Evans and Mrs. Evans, Llanelly (son and daughter-in-law); Mr. Jack Evans (son); Miss Jessie Evans (daughter,); Mrs. W. G. Evans, Llanelly (daughter-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. T. Williams, Caeran. (brother- in-law and sister) and Miss Maidie Williams (niece); Mr. and Mrs. D. Jones, New Inn, Mydrim (brother-in-law and sister); Mr. and Mrs. D. Williams, Brynawel. Mydrim (bro- ther and sister-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Penllwynplau, Mydrim; Mrs. Lewis, Blaengarw; Mrs. D. Griffiths, Mrs. T. Davies, and Mrs. B. Davies, a 14 of Llan- elly; Mr. and Mre. R. Johns, Johnsfovth; Mrs. S. Williams, Burry Port Mrs. Kva.»s, Bankyfelin; and Miss Evans, Lan, Llan- gunnock (cousins); Mrs. James and Miss Davies, Millbrook Cottage, Llanboidy; Miss Nicholas, Cwmfelin Mynach; Mrs. Thomas, Gwynfa, Cwmfelin; Mr. Davies, Pantyrhau (nephew), and Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Hancock and Noreen, The Vaults. Wreaths were sent from:—Sorrowing children; Mr. and Mrs. Williams and Maidie; Mr. and Mrs. Hancock and Noreen; Mrs. and Misses Howell, Penrheol, Mydrim; Mrs. Buckley and Sons. Penyfai, Llanelly; Col. and Mrs. Gwynne Hughes, Glancothi; Mrs. Davies and Mrs. Griffiths, Buffalo Inn; Mrs. W. Bartlett, Castle House; and Miss Robbins, Carmarthen. The family desire to thank, the numerous friends' for the sympathy shown them in their sad bereavement.
Carmarthen Food Control Committee
Carmarthen Food Control Committee Rev. A. Fuller Mills presided ver a null- ing of the Carmarthen Borough ¡i\)od Con- trol Committee 011 Monday evening. Hie Executive Officer (Mr. H. Brunei White) reported that at a conference of executive officers it was decided to make arrangements for the rationing of butter, margarine, and tea. They asked for the support of Food Committees.—Aid. J. B. Artfi-ir proposed that the committee join the movement. It was high time something was t one in this direction. Although the difficulty was not felt so -nuch in Carmarthen as in other places, he thought the committee ought to fall into line with other was There was not the least doubt that chore was a grievance, and that people wece m< equit- ably treated.—The Cha.:inan supported the proposition, which was -arr-e(i-A circular was icad stating it was ••oipp-ils^ry to use potatoes in brea(I.-I:I)p :ti-iirinRit ,-aid he -"Piem' '-red 58 xeirs ago he himself used to mix potatoes with flour and the people in those days used to do it without the aid of machinery.—Mr. Johns, Parceithyn, secretary of the Llanstephan branch of the National Farmers' Union, wrote protesting that owing to the manner in which the committee had fixed the ;priee of butter and the attitude of the committee, adequate protection was not provided for farmers in the Carmarthen Market.—Mr. D. Williams asked what control should be exercised over the butter brought in by farmers? Could they com- pei the farmers to supply certain shops instead of only taking it to private houses? —Mr. H. B. White said all they could control was the price.—Aid. J. B. Arthur said the price of butter in Carmarthen was lower than it was at Llanelly, and he sup- posed that owing to that fact butter was not brought to Carmarthen in sufficient quantities. The committee could not ex- pect butter to be sold at 2s. 3d. per lb. when it is sold in the rural area at 2& 4Ad. We are expecting impossibilities," he iadded.—Mr. W. Dunn Williams said butter was being brought to the town, but not to the market. Supposing this committee in- creased the price by l £ d. a lb., would the price go up at Llanelly?—Mr. White: They cannot go beyond 2s. 4 £ d.. which is the maximum. I would suggest that you ad- i')tirn this matter for a fortnight, -The Executive Officer's suggestion was adopted. MEAT SENT FROM TOWN. Nllith regard to the meat problem, Mr. H. B. White said he found that part of the area in which butchers could purchase cattle included a great deal of Glamorgan- shire.—Aid. J. B. Arthur: Can a butcher living in this area come to the Carmarthen Mart even if his home is far from the town?—Mr. H. B. White: Yes.—Aid. Wm. Evans (Mayor) said he saw large quanti- fies of meat being sent away from the town on Saturday.—Mr. D. Williams said that some families asked their butchers for two or three joints. He did not think that was fair; they ought to be satisfied with one.- The Chairman: There are butchers in the town who will not sell more than a whole leg. I know that was done last Friday where a woman asked for part of a leg and was told she could only have the whole of it or none at all. 'Mr. D. Williams: I think the butchers are quite right. If you had to pay Is. 6d. for the best j art J (Continued at foot of next column). |
r Carmarthenshire Assizes.
r Carmarthenshire Assizes. SOLDIER'S FORGERY AT LLANDILO. The Winter Assizes for the' County of Carmarthen were held at the lgkiildhlall, Carmarthen, on Monday, before Mr Jus- tice Atkin. There were five prisoners for trial. There were no cases from the borough of Carmarthen, and the borough sheriff (Councillor Wm. Samuel) presented the judge with a pair of white gloves. His Lordship remarked, "I am very glad to find that the borough is still free from crime. FORGERY AT LLANDILO. Wm. Evans (29), a soldier, pleaded guilty to forging a banker's cheque for the pay- ment of 10s at Llandilo, purporting to be an order from Mr. Porter and Mr. Mor- gans, two members of the local war pen- sions committee.—Mr. Marlay Samson (in- structed by Mr. Porter, solicitor, Llan- dilo). who appeared to prosecute, said that on the 9th November accused called upon Mr. Porter, solicitor, Llandilo. and repre- sented himself to be a disabled soldier in a condition of destitution. Mr. Porter sent him to Mr. Powell, secretary of the local war pensions committee. There the prisoner made the same representation, and Mr. Powell drew out a cheque for 10s., which required to be signed by two mem- bers of the war pensions committee. Mr. Porter and Mr Morgan were the two members whose names were given to the prisoner as the proper persons to sign the cheque. Ultimately, accused went back to the White Lion Inn where he had been staying, and there wrote the names of Mr. Porter and Mr. Morgan upon the cheque and induced the landlord to cash it. Out of the money he paid the landlord 2s. 6d., which he owed him for board and lodging. The cheque was cashed at the bank, al- though it was endorsed in this somewhat remarkable manner.—The Judge: What he seems to have told Mr. Powell is that he was suffering from shell shock, and that he had been in Northampton Hospital for some months. -Counsel, Yes, but all that is untrue —Deputy Chief Constable Evans gave particulars elicited from the Officer Commanding the Army Ordnance Corps to which accused belonged. These showed that prisoner was posted a deserter on the 28th October last.-A Merthyr police in- spector said accused had lived in Dowlais. He had been sentenced to fourteen days for vagrancy and had been four times con- victed for begging.Asked if he had any- thing to say, prisoner said he would be very glad to get back to the army.—The Judge: I daresay—Addressing the ac- cused, the Judge said he forged the names of Mr. Porter and Mr. Morgan in a way very likely to deceive anybody. It was not a large amount, but the prravitv of the offence was tnat prisoner protended he was' entitled to relief that was being pro- vided to soldiers who were genuinely dis- charged and in genuine distress, and it was a most evil example for a man to take advantage of funds that were provided for our heroes who came back from the front. It was a wicked and serious offence which had to be put down. Accused was sen- tenced to nine calendar months' hard labour. A CRUEL THEFT." • A plea of guilty was made by Arthur Henry J'ames Uphram (16), farm labourer, in respect of stealing six £ 1 Treasury Notes and a box of cigarettes, from his fellow farm-servant, John Davies, at Pem- brey. Mr. D. Rowland Thomas (instructed by Mr. Wm. Davies, solicitor, Llanelly) appeared to prosecute.—It was stated that accused cut a hole in a kit bag belonging to Davies and extracted the Treasury Notes which had not been discovered.—The Judge said it was a cruel thet, and appa- rently the Treasury Notes, which repre- sented Davies: savings, had been destroyed. Accused had been five years in an indus- trial school, and it was quite useless to send him back there. s "If they cannot teach you in five years not to steal, I see no chance of their doing it again in a year or so," added the judge. "I am going to send you to prison under circumstances that you-will be taught a trade, and I hope you will turn your mind to honesty." Ac- cused was sentenced tn six months' im- prisonment with the recommendation for modified Borstal treatment. MUNITION GIRL'S THEFT. Lily Isitt (18), who failed to surrender at the last two assizes, pleaded not guilty to fraudulently converting to her own use the sum of k2 ]8s. received by her for Sarah Watkins.—Mr. Marlay Samson lin- structed by Mr. Leslie Williams, Llanelly) was for the prosecuton, and Mr. Rowland Thomas 'nst\m.ICtl.'d 'by Messrs. Roderick, RSc'havds and Co., LlanellyV c'nfendfc'd.— Mr. Samson stated that in August, 1916, both Isitt and Sarah Watkins were em- ployed at a Pembrey factory. Sarah Wat- kins became ill, and Isitt offered to make a collection for her in the works among her fellow-workers. Accused handed to her only E2 16s. 6d. of the amount collected. After failing to surrender at the last two assizes. Isitt was arrested under a warrant at Cardiff.—The defence was that a bag con- taining the money was stolen from her at High-street Station, Swansea.—Supt. Samuel Jones, Llanelly, said that for the last eleven months accused had been lead- ing an immoral life in the streets of Cardiff and Swansea-—The jury found her guilty and recommended her to mercy. The judtre said he understood she was now undergoing treatment in prison. It was most important that that should be con- tinued. and he therefore ordered; she should lie further imprisoned for six months. I IN CAMERA. John Daniel (69). labou.rer, Ammanford, was sentenced to four years' penal servi- tude for an offence against a girl under 16. The case was heard in camera. ELECTRICIAN ACQUITTED. Samuel McClimond (43), electrician, was charged with shooting Benjamin Phillips at ''embrov with intent to do him grievous bodily fiarm.—Mr. D. Rowland Thomas (in- structed by Mr. Wm. Davies, Llanelly) prosecuted, and Mr. Griffith Jones (in- structed by Mr. Leslie Williams, Llanelly) defended.—Mr. Rowland Thomas said that on the evening of 1st December prosecutor was entering the Half Moon Hotel, Burry Port, when he saw a man who seemed to bo aiming a blow at him. He put up his hand to protect himself, and almost in- stantaneously there was a shot fired. He felt a stinging sensation in the right shoulder, and The man who fired the shot c ran. Prosecutor was found suffering from two wounds which might have proved very dangerous ones Prosecutor said he recog- nised the man at close quarters as the prisoner. The man was unknown to him previous to this.—In the'box, accused flat- ly denied, the charge. He said he never saw Phillips, and he did not have a re- volver.—P.C. Williams, replying to the judge, said he searched McClimond's room ror a revolver, but failed to find one.- The jury found prisoner not guilty, and he was acquitted.—The .court adjourned till 10.30 a.m. Tuesday.
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During the Rcbecca riots in the fifties, two regiments, the Light Dragoons and the Royal Marines, were billeted at the Union Workhouse, Newei^tle-iEmlyn. This huge building is now vacant.
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(Continued from preceding column). would you pay the same price for the other end?—Mr. White: We have fixed prices for journ this matter for a fortnight.—The Chairman: It wouid be selfish if one per- son took the whole of the leg and would be depriving others of a -hare.It was de- cided to ask the local butchers not to retail meat outside the borough.
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Borough Member and Conscien- tious Objectors INTERESTING CORRESPONDENCE. The remarks of Mr. W. Llewelyn Wil- liams, K.C., M.P., in a lecture on The Young Martyrs of Wales" at the Taber- nacle, Carmarthen, with regard to conscien- tious objectors have aroused considerable comment. The Rev. Griffith Thomas, vicar of St. David's, Carmarthen, characterised Mr. Williams's defence of the conscientious objectors as "a miserable spet'.h," and the following correspondence has appeared in the "Western Mail". between Mr. V» iJiiams and Mr. Thomas: Sir,—The Rev. Griffith Thomas, tf Car- marthen, has seen fit to attack me for my miserable speech in which I pleaded for fairplay to the conscientious objector. A clergyman should be the last man to decry the conscientious objector. He is exempted by name from the operation of the Military Service Act. Why? Because Parliament held that his sacred office was incompatible with combatant service. The archbishops and bishops have endorsed this view, and no incumbent can .join the fighting forces with- out surrendering his living. I am not a conscientious objeetor. I did all I could to help recruiting in the old days of voluntary service. Though I opposed conscription, I have never ceased to do what I can to strengthen the resolution and to steady the nerves of the people in this grave crisis of our national fortunes. But, as a lawyer, I want the law. which recognises and protects the conscientious objector, to be respected; as a member of a» Christian nation, I want the rights of the conscience to be regarded. I told the story at Carmarthen of Mr. Stephen Hobhouse, as it is given by Pro- fessor Gilbert Murray in the Hibbert Journal." Mr. Hobhouse was son and heir to a rich mann he renounced his inheritance. He took a most brilliant degree at Oxford, and became a high official in a Government department. He gave up all in order to go and live with his wife in a workman's house- and live like a workman in Hoxton. He became a Quaker ten years before the war. He was conscripted; the tribunal refused to recognise that he was a conscientious ob- jector. He refused to obey military orders. He was court-martialled and sentenced to 112 days'. hard labour. After his release he again disobeyed orders, and was sentenced to two years' hard labour. It is against such monstrous injustice that I protested. Two years' hard labour is the maximum penalty for a misdemeanour, and judges seldom—I can only recall one instance—con- demn even a hardened criminal to so vigor- ous a punishment. And yet a fine, noble soul like Stephen Hobhouse is to-day in solitary confinement because he obeyed the dictates of his conscience. It is easy for the Rev. Griffith Thomas in the snug ease of his vicarage to scoff at such men. I cannot pretend to be able to imitate them; I can only respect and admire them. They are the salt of the earth, for they teach our religious" teachers the wholesome lesson that tHe war does not imply a moratorium of the Sermon on the Mount.—I am, &c., W. LUEWELYX WILLIAMS. House of Commons, J'an. 17. REV. GRIFFITH THOMAS'S REPLY. Sir,—On the 10th inst. Mr. Llewelyn Wil- liams, the member of Parliament for this borough, delivered a lecture on the subject of The Young Martyrs of Wales." I have no doubt that many besides myself antici- pated that he would include in his martyro- logy the real martyrs of to-day, i.e., the brave young lads who have sacrificed their lives for the safety of our dear old home- land). Instead of that, as far as f.'an be gathered from the newspaper reports of his lecture, not a word was said in oraise of these real martyrs of to-day. The gist of the lecture was a somewhat lengthy review of. the life of John Penry and a defence of Stephen Hobhouse, a conscientious objector. At a critical time like the present few of us are in a mood to listen to a lengthy bio- graphy of John Penry or a criticism of the actions of the authorities responsible for sentencing Stephen Hobhouse to two years' imprisonment with hard labour. Why Stephen Hobhouse' should come in under the title of The Young Martyrs of Wales" I am afraidi cannot appreciate. From the parish of which I am vi;.ir, vhich is in Mr. Williams's constituency, nearly 500 men are serving in his Majesty's forces on sea, on land, and in the air. About 50 of those heroic men have made the supreme sacrifice. When the war is over I shall think it my duty to commemorate them as martyrs in the truest sense of the word. I should not dream of placing the names of such as Stephen Hobhouse on the same diptych. Most of the men who have enlisted from this parish are known to me personally, and I can assure Mr. Williams that in their inmost hearts they loathe war in any form. Why did they obey King and Country rather than seek cheap martyrdom? Simply be- cause they thought it their duty to protect their homes and country from the barbarism of the Prussian hordes. In the Western Mail for the 14th inst. a Welsh soldier, Lee.-corpl. Edward Jenkins, gives his expe- rience of, the treatment meted out to the prisoners of war by Germany. "Believe me," he says, it would be better to die than to see them (the Germans) on top. All the agonies of warfare would be merely pleasnre ..in comparison with what they would inflict upon the English should they win. There must be no peace until they are absolutely beaten. That some people contemplate peace now is dreadful—they arel enemies of England. Every single prisoner would gladly return to the front to attain our ends." I ask, what are the conscien- tious objectors doing to ward off this terri- ble foe? Which is the greater martyr, the man who spends two years in the quiet seclu- sion of a prison cell, or the man who spends over three years in the watery trenches of Flanders? There are men from this parish who have been on active service "since August, 1914. Let us honour those to whom honour is due.—I am, &c., GRIFFITH THOMAS, Vicar of St. David's, Carmarthen. Jan. 19.
A CARDIGANSHIRE COLONEL.
A CARDIGANSHIRE COLONEL. Lieut.-eol J. L Yaughan, who comes up from the retired list of the Special Re- serves to join the Labour Corps with the temporary rank of major, is the eldest son of the late Capt. Herbert Vaughan. D.L., J.P., of Bi-yiioq, Cardiganshire, and lives at 13rvnog, Felinfa^h, Cardiganshire. He formerly commanded the 3rd Battalion (Special Reserve) of the South Lancashire Regiment, and served in the South African war. He is a J.P. for Cardiganshire.
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l.LANDYFRIOG. On Sunday last, at the Llandyfriog Parish Church, which wjas 4ce the Rev. W. J. Evans, rector of Llanfair-Qr- llwyn, preached a funeral sermon to. the memory of tile Rev. Henry Jones, the respected, vicar of Llandyfriog. The rev. gentleman referred to the many very excel- lent qualities cf the deceased vicar, whose death will leave a big gap in the parish, where lie, was loved by all. He also re- ferred to the widow and daughter who have always been foremost in lending a helping hand to every good cause, as well as to their care and generosity to the sick and needy. Miss Davies, Dyfrig, presided at the organ, and played the "Dead March
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Nurse Rees. Brynafon," Cdecerrig- road, Pontardulais, C.M.B., with twelve years' experience in London hospitals, has been appointed lady visitor under the Swan- sea Board of Guardians for the Llaadilo- Talybont Division.
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS J' CW!lIDU. W e do not accept reports of weddings, or, indeed, of anything, unless the writer gives his proper name and address. J. E.—We certainly think you are en- titled to the minimum wage for .agricul- tural farm workers, viz, 25s. a week.
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MR. LLEWELYN WILLIAMS'S MARTYRS" Sir,—In your report of the address given by Mr. Llewelyn Williams at the Taber- nacle, Carmarthen, I find that he confines himself mostly to one man-John Penry. Then he comes to the Conscientious Objec- tors. The great Martyrs of the present day. It is quite natural for Mr. Williams to pat these men on their backs, because 1 understand that the Conscientious Clause in the Military Service Act is his pet clause, but to compare them to John Penry, and to press others to take the same view is an insult and a disgrace to the memory of our beloved Martyr. John Penry laid down his life quietly for a stupendous truth that had become \a part of his moral and spiritual life, but these Conscientious Objectors will not even raise a hand to defend their sweetheart, their sister, or their mother, if they happened to see them being attacked by a murderer with a knife or revolver in hand, because their consciences would not allow them to do so! I give them the credit t-hat they have acted (according to their Sermon, because when the Belgian women and children were swarming over to this countrq these men were wasting their time about streets and at tribunals rather than give a helping hand, and ever since, when there is so much need to put down the scoundrel and the murderer these Con- scientious Objectors are a burden and a nuisance to the Government and the country. No one disputes Mr. Williams's knowledge of Criminal Law, but I doubt very much whether he is right in dictating to another judge what sentence he should pass on some of these men. If these Con- scientious Objectors are the type of men that are allowed by the leaders of the churches to be put. before our young people as suitable characters for them to try and resemble the sooner the better the young people clear out. I understand that one of the ministers when moving a vote of thanks gave an invitation to Mr. Wil- liams to give a similar address at his chapel. But I would humbly suggest that a public meeting of the citizens of Carmar- then be held in order to enter our protest against Mr. Williams in trying to. force views of this sort on our young people. Perhaps Mr. Llewelyn Williams would wish that the Freedom of the Borough should be given to these Conscientious Objectors, because if he puts these men on the same olane as John Penry surely he ought to have the courage to suggest publicly that the Freedom of the Borough be given to all those that have declared themselves to be Conscientious Objectors before the tri- bunals.—I remain, yours etc., TOM LEWIS. Glynteg, Carmarthen
A FACT WORTH KNOWING.
A FACT WORTH KNOWING. Sir,—During this present dearth and high price of paraffin oil it may not be amiss to remind- my countrywomen who bake their bread by means of the ordinary oil-stove that, in order to save the oil, the upper part of the stove may be placed or suspen- ded over the kitchen fire. In this way, and by carefully regulating the fire underneath the writer has obtained excellent results. The proper arrangement must, of course, be determined by the disposition of each hearth. J. D. ——•
THE RUIN OF SMALL-HOLDERS…
THE RUIN OF SMALL-HOLDERS IN CARDIGANSHIRE. Sir,—I crave your indulgence on behalf of the small-holder of my native county to lay before the public the demands of the Cardi- ganshire Executive Committee, which will bring about the ruin of a hard-working section of the agricultural community in the county. It is a well-known fact that of all the counties of Wales, Cardiganshire has by far more small-holdings than any of the others pro rata with the area, and appar- ently as a definite plan of campaign this important body is to be exploited as no other class would tolerate for a single moment. The "powers that be" have decided that all small-holdings with a total of five acres have to take their share at an exorbitant price in putting a part of their land under the plough. I respectfully contend that this is grossly unfair to an already hard hit sec- tion of the agricultural community. Let us take a concrete example to make clear my meaning. A young woman, or a widow, or a spinster of advanced years, or a hired workman, we will assume, lias a six-acre holding, according to the instructions to hand two of these six at least have to be converted into arable land. How in all reason can this be done. Anyone brought up in rural Cardiganshire knows full well that it is well nigh impossible, leave alone the negative results attained thereby. To do this means expense in fencing and pro- curing seed, items as a rule all ot which are beyond the meagre means of this class of people. As things are at present, labour is already at a discount, and many dozen far- mers -know full well that the seed wheat already sown this year appears to be wholly unreliable, judging by the specimens from England which have been dumped on many farms about here. Even assuming that the Agricultural Committee is prepared to assist them with horses and labour, 1 main- I' tain that it would be far more to the advan- tage of the county and of the country to leave severely alone the' majority of small- holdings under ten acres at least. The comparison of a holding of six acres cutting two and a small farm of 99 Wres cutting 3S, will easily reveal the fact that the small- holder having only 4 acres of grass land is more handicapped than the farper who has ;:6 acres. As things now are the small- holders are doing well as productive units in the country, but if the labour of many years is thus to be shorn off them, I am not at all surprised that many of them are con- sidering the necessity of giving up their holdings rather than be under the thumb of such an autocratic body as the Cardiganshire Executive Committee. There are at present in this county hundreds of acres of waste land, and it would be a blessing to see it under the plough. In my humble opinion I respectfully submit that it would be far easier to add a few acres to the big farmer's cut than to compel the least able to do the well-nigh impossible. The big farmers have all the necessary implements and horses to do the labour, and a few acres added to their lot would be as nothing com- pared with a small-holder who has to cut even two acres only, let us assume. Fur- thermore. assuming that the big landowner is unable to complete his task, then by all means let the Agricultural Committee send their motot, ploughs to assist. Mr. Staple- don, M.A., in a recent speech at Carmarthen declared when addressing the Carmarthen- shire Agricultural Society that there were thousands of acres of grass land ruined by Jellow rattle in the Principality. Let this and be cut by all means, and also the second and third rate grass land, and let the authorities see to it that the most approved grass seed is placed in the above neglected soils, and by so doing cutting the land will be a boon and blessing and will assist to brfcig about greater yield and productive capacity than hitherto. The botanist that could improve the sward of the district where he lived would be a useful member of society to raise a thick turf on a naked soil, (Continued at foot of next column).
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» r Produce More Food GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL INTER- VIEWS CARMARTHEN TOWN COUNCIL. CORPORATION TO GROW POTATOES. Mr. James Loslie Haig, of the Board of » Agricuture, waited upon the Carmarthen Town Council on Wednesday night to urge the necessity of having more land cultivated this year, and thus relies e the food question.—The Chairman (Aid. W. Spurrell) said last year Carmarthen did I very well in the matter of allotments, ana most valuable work was done. He hoped this year the yield of vegetables would be gi alater even than last year—Mir. yal]f said the more intense cultivation of land was one which really was going to win the war, because the question was hand and glove with the question of tonnage and shipping. Carmarthen was very favour- ably situated with regard to gardens. A very large percentage of the inhabitants had very good igardehs, but there were still some 500 houses, which accommodated about 2,000 people, which had no gardens, and those people cultivated no land. We had all felt the shortage of .food, but we had not felt the worst. Before the war we imported 40 r oenti of our rtfeat, and two-thirds of our supply of other food. and in future the potatoe was going to take the place of meat even more than it had done. On the yield of ten perches of land four people could live for twelve months, and he asked the council to make a special appeal to every man and woman who could spare some time, even if it is only six hours a week, to cultivate land, to do so. Last year the allotments in England and Wales yielded a total of about one miliion tons, and that meant a saving of one million tons in transport. This year it was proposed to double that and get an additional million tons of fbod from allot- ments. He understood there were about twenty acres of land close to the town which could be acquired for intensive cul- tivation without doing anyone any harm, and he asked the council to take up a cer- tain area and cultivate potatoes on it as a council. He suggested that the food the council would get from that area should be held in reserve in the borough to meet the serious time when food would be really very short. An order was about to be issued making it compulsory upon bakers to use potatoes in the flour, and food committees were asked to find pota- toes for bakers. He thought the working- man was going to feel more the shortage of bread than even the shortage of meat.— The Chairman, said 'they agreed that some- thing on a laYsre scale must be done this year. It was the intention of the coundJ last year to acquire land and cultivate potatoes as a corporation. An unlimited quantity of potatoes could be grown, and if they did not require them all in Carmar- then the surplus could be sent to other localities. In his own household, number- ing three, they saved by using potatoes in the flour, six lbs. of flour every week. It was quite easily done, and if every famliv did that, the advantage in alleviating the food question would be tremendous.—The council decided upon the details in com- mittee.—The Coui cil decided to plough a minimum of ten feres of land which is situ- ated to produce 10 tons of polcl.tos.
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(Continued from preceding column). would be worth volumes of 'systematic knowledge and he would be the best Com- monwealth's man that could occasion the growth of two bfades of grass where one was seen before." The county it seems has to cut a specified number of acres this year, and the committee instead of looking at matters from the right perspective appears to take the line oi le4ist resistance. The comjuii evidently hue «ot the necessary courage to cumpel the big farms with many acres of food corn land running waste, so the next best course is adopted, and they consequently tackle the weak and appear to compel them to do what to the lay mind is most obtuse. The small-holders at present are able to jog along fairly comfortably in their way, but this class is not as a rule able to stump up 12 or 15 pounds in order to lay out a small plot of land. They are fully alive to the fact that the game is not worth the candle, however much they care to look at it from a national standpoint. Their point of view is that it is hardly fair for them to starve in order to feed others, and this attitude is a reasonable one. The small- holder's plot at present is generally speak- ing in tip-top condition as it is well-man- ured annually, and to cut such excellent thick turf for corn means that the crops will be an abundance of straw, but, with ve*y little corn in proportion. The small-holdfflri opinion is still that of the old English pro- verb which says that it is better to ride ail ass that carries me than a horse that throws me. I therefore very much hope that the Executive Committee will see to it that the best interests of the community as a whole will have mueh scope in the plan of cam- paign.—Yours, etc., Pengelli, Newcastle-Emlyn. E. REES.
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A VERY HARD CASE. Sir,—It is reported that a poor woman with several children went to a large farm last week between Newcastle-Emlyn and Brongest, begging even half a pound of butter for payment and was blankly refused or the farmer and his wife said they had none! In a day or two they took or sent a cask of butter weighing about 70 lbs. to Newcastle-Emlyn! It the report is true is it too much to ask the members of the Lra.11- dyssul Rural District Council to take steps immecaately to prevent any butter being taken out of its area until poor people are first supplied or all the immediate neigh- bours of any farmer in need of butter.-L am, yours sincerely, MORE THAN DISGT STED.
INCREASE OF SALARIES."
INCREASE OF SALARIES. As a heavy ratepayer, will you allow me to express, my surprise at the way the Car- marthen Board of Guardians lavishly spent the money of the ratepayers in giving in- creases all round to their officers last Satur- day. Is it right that the country's money should be squandered so liberally when others have to make such heavy sacrifices? How many of those poor fellows in the trenches that have to fight their country's battles for only Is. 2d. a day would willingly change places with them at the former salary and at a great reduction? Sacrifices! Oh no, these individuals cannot afford to make any sacrifices. We ask, flow long will the war keep on? It will keep on as long as the people in this country will re- main ignorant to sacrifice. In Germany they cannot endure privdeges, but they can endure privation, while this country cannot endure sacrifice but can endure privileges as many and as often as you please. In this country people quarrel because of the long hours they have to work, they want to strike and work just six hours a day, while in Germany tney are so grieved that the day only contains 24 hours. Take again the case of the farmer: this year he has to plough so many acres more than usual. Quite right; he has the ploughs and the harrows, and the horses, but has lie sufficient men to do the work at six hours a day? Has he corn to sow into those acres? No, not enough corn to give to those poor horses that do the work. But does he grumble, does he send in for an in-urease of salary? Does he strike -for less hours a day. No. he has learnt the I lesson to make sacrifices long before the war commenced and is willing to make many more if called upon. What about the price for butter at the same meeting? The per- sons that were against 2s. 6d. a lb. were the very ones that voted the increase of sala- ries. It is high time the ratepayers are awake, and select suitable persons to repre- sent them in future. „ RAXBPASB*- _>' '"f(