The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

To Correspondents and Advertisers OWING TO OUR GOING TO PRESS A DAY EARLIER NEXT WEEK, CORRESPON- DENTS ARE REQUESTED TO SEND IN ALL CONTRIBUTIONS BY TUESDAY. ADVER- TISEMENTS RECEIVED UP TO THE FIRST POST WEDNESDAY. A well-known candidate in Llandyssul Owtrict stuck one of his electioneering an- "Ouncements-" Vote for on a Wooden box containing three petrol tine. On the box and underneath the poster was Pointed the warning "Highly inflammable." It may be assumed that a candidate using such methods of propaganda is hot stuff, but they say that the council oa which he Spired to gain a seat needs a high explosive to bring them to a full sense of their 1 esponsibility in many of the matters which are under their care. According to Mr. James Angus, Llan- djssul, who spoke at a public meeting! in connection with the bad state of a certain road, it appears that in Scotland a grant is raade from the Imperial Exchequer, called the Disturnpiked Roads Grant, and which Was only paid on the Certificate of the Scot- tish Office that these main roads were effi- ('iently kept. There are those who think that such a course might well be applied t" Wales, with the addition that when the toads are not properly kept, the authorities at fault be compelled to contribute towards this Grant fund out of their own pockets. It is possible that Wales would then be blessed with roads which would at any rate be safe to travel over. The urgent problem of housing is the out- standing feature of this week's domestic affairs. The able solution of existing diffi- culties and hardships offered by the Government's Housing Bill has made further rapid progress, and to-day (Friday) at Buckingham Palace, the King is to confer (n ihe subject with housing authorities from all parts of the Kingdom. The larger sympathies evoked by the common dangers and difficulties from which we have so re- cently emerged assure, from i-li sorts and conditions of men, hearty appreciation of Qvery reasonable effort at reform. The Housing Bill affords an elastic and oom- Hionseinse means of dealing with the housing problem and by the active co-operation ot the local authorities it can, as 've have said, be made the solution of that problem. Local authorities are required within three months of the passing of the Bill to submit a housing scheme suited to the requirements o" their localities. In default, the Local Government Board may prepare the neces- fu/y scheme, Means of providing finan- cial assistance, of acquiring necessary land, dealing with slums, and assisting public utility societies and tenants are provided. It is hoped by the speedy enactment of this measure to secure the maximum results for •-o coii.-rui./ii.y a .ill the minimum uel.-iy, and this can be done if the Government's zeal in the matter is emulated by the local authorities. The urgency of -,he matter is evident when it is realised that our arrears of working-class houses alone r s the result of the interference with industry caused by the war is 350,OOC, while there are known I,r, be 7.),00C houses unfit for habitation and 300,000 seriously defective. All who desire, and are working for, permanent reform in conditions of work and wages will hail as a remarkable and substantial achievement the result of the work of the Committee of the National In- dustrial Commission which has secured for labour in this country the project of a veritable Magna Charta. The steady op- position of methods of reason and justice to the destructionist policy of the agita- tors who seek not to remedy grievances but to exploit them has had its inevitable effect en commonsense working people. Under the wise direction off the Government we are growing united in effecting reform in- stead of worsening ourselves by industrial strife. And the report of the Committee to which we refer should, when it is brought into effect, do much to save us from that internecine conflict that benefits none and injures all. 'Ihe National Industrial Com- mission is a conference of employerai and workmen called together by the Government to seek a basis on which mutual effort should remedy grievances, produce reforms, and avert strife. The Commission appointed a joint Committee whoae report has now been unanimously adopted by the repre- sentatives of capital and labour and is to be secommended to the organisations of em- ployers and employed for application. The Government has promised to give the re- commendations of the Commission "their immediate and sympathetic consideration" Briefly those recommendations set up a Par- liament of labour to do even justice in all industrial matters of dispute, a policy that will benefit everyone except the revolu- tionary wreckers who 'wangle" an easy living by agitation. Under the proposed scheme, a permanent National Industrial Council—or Parliament of Labour-will in the future be able to advise the Government on all industrial problems, It will have a Standing Joint Committee and on Council and. Committee the interests of employers and employed will be equally represented. It will immediately be concerned with such important matters as the fixing of a maximum forty-eight hours' week, minimum rates of wages, Means of dealing with unemployment, and improving sickness and old age benefits. But its iniluence will be wider than that. It will be the guardian of the welfare of the workers and their work and an ever- present defence against injustice from any source. Best of all in the interests of the common weal it will operate to secure for ^se that relief from dislocation of industry by ill-considered strikes and lock-outs that is essential to the development of our work and the advancement of our industrial and social conditions. But its sucoess depends on the goodwill of all those cor)cerne I its operations. Employers and workers are I offered stability of conditions of output and industrial peace, and workers are supplied "lith the means for obtaining continuity of work and wages on a basis of goodwill j Created with their free co-operation. It will remain for both parties mutually to adopt those means, and it will be to their mutual interest to do so. ———— Major W. C. Davies-Evans, who has held field rank in the Pembroke Yeomanry for nine years, has been appointed acting lieu- lenaiit-coloniel of the 5th Lincolnshire Regi- ment (T.F.). Col. Davies-Evans has for some time been temporary lieutenant- colonel in the 8th Worcestershire Regiment (T.F.).

The Talk is:- That Pitch and Tom was one of the inno- cent games indulged in on the Quay on Sunday last, in addition to a littio boxing. T,hat the language used by boys in the -vicinity of St. Barbara's Church on Sundays is very choioe. That one of the constables kept on duty at Guildhall-square should be posted at the hottom of Blue-street. That the movement to open up the Llan- dilo-Lam peter district by Road Transport or Light Railway is progressing. That some anxiety is felt in the New- castle-Emlyn district concerning the un- usual number of fresh bloods cn the Board of Guardians. That it is to be hoped the new Board will not develop into a "seiet." That Lampeter has decided to erect a monument as a war memorial.

War Distinctions.—It is requested that the Carmarthen men who have won distinctions in the war and have not had the freedom of the borough presented to them, and are now at home, to send in their names to the Mayor or Town Clerk, so that a meeting can be arranged to confer the honour upon them. Anniversary Services.—The Rev. E. T. Jones, Seion, Llanelly, preached at the anniversary services in connection with Penuel Baptist Church on Sunday and Monday evening. There were large congregations at each service. Jumble Salc.-The Jumble Sale held at Priordy Schoolroom on Friday lasL was a great success, and realised the sum of .£21. The sale was organised by Mrs. Myrddin Harris alJd Miss Morgan, Brodawel, who worked assiduously to ensure its .success, while they were ably assisted by the ladies of the church. Dancing Class Social.—The bank clerks of the town and others, who are members of the danc- ing classes which have been held at the County Girls' School during the past winter, terminated their first season by a social, which was held at the Y.M.C.A. concert room on Thursday, the 3rd inst. Mr. W. David Thomas acted as M.C., and the accompanist was Master Dudley Davies. A very enjoyable evening was spent. Mr. J. W. Nicholas, registration officer, revised the voters' lists of ÓO parishes in the Carmar- then Parliamentary Division at Carmarthen on Thursday, 3rd April. Mr. W. J. Wallis-Jones, Liberal agent, and Mr. T. F. James, Conserva- tive agent, attended. The business was of a formal character. It has been decided to form an Association of Assistant Overseers in the Carmarthen Division. The Rev. Gwilym Davies, M.A., formerly of Abergavenny and previous to that pastor of the English Baptist Church, Carmarthen, has taken up his ministry at the Baptist Tabernacle, Llan- drirdod Wells, pnd preached his opening ser- mons on Sunday to large congregations. Tea and Cantata.—The Sunday School and Band of Hope scholars of Salem, Johnstown, were given their annual treat on Thursday, April 3rd, when about sixty children sat down to a sump- tuous tea. The ladies who presided at the tables, and all who contributed to the success of the tea, deserve the greatest praise. In the evening a creditable performance of the well- known cantata, "Gwlad fy Nhadau," was ren- dered by the choir, conducted by Mr. Tom Davies. The Rev. J. Dyfnallt Owen, A.T.S., pre- sided. Sunday School Anniversary.—Sunday School anniversary services in connection with Zion Presbyterian Church were held on Sunday, when the Rev. George Thomas, B.A., Goodwick, son of the late Mr. Thos. Thomas, J.P., Harddfan, was the special preacher.. The rev. gentleman who was formerly a major in the Royal Garri- son Artillery, saw considerable active service in France. In the afternoon the four English Sunday schools of the town met at Zion, when an excellent address was given by Mr. Thomas. Miss Wheldon (president of the English Sunday School Union) presided. Old College School.—The Certificates for those who passed the College of Preceptors have just been received, and were distributed last Friday afternoon by the headmaster to the pupils, wbo were successful last December, and whose names were reported in this paper. They were thirteen in number.-Among those that were successful in the special examination held at the Aberys- twyth Theological College, for discharged sol- diers, we find with pleasure the name of Mr. Tom Jenkins, Llwynon, Llanelly, among the four of the seven that were admitted. He was pre- pared at the Old College School, where he studied before he joined the colours. We congratulate him warmly on the result, and wish him every success in the future. Empire Theatre.-The most powerful picture drama of the day, "Loaded Dice," will be shown at the Empire on Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- day of next week. Frank Keeman features to great advantage in this film. Part 3 of "Maciste" will also be shown. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday "The Bigamist" tops the bill of iare, and in this picture the following favourites appear, viz.:—Haydn Coffin, Ethel Warwick and Arthur Wontner. Part 2 of the "House of Hate" will also be shown. There will be two full shows on Good Friday night, when half the proceeds will be devoted to the Infir- mary. Lecture.—On Friday last an interesting and educative lecture was given at the Industrial Co-operative Stores to the members by the Rev. Waldo Lewis, B.A., pastor of Penuel Baptist Church, on "The Coming of the Day." There was a good attendance, and the lecture was much appreciated. Mr. W. T. Jefferies (presi- dent) presided. On the motion of Mr. Tom P.ees, seconded by Mr. W. H. Evans, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the lecturer. Special Services.—Special services were held at the English Congregational Church on Thursday afternoon and evening in last week, when the Rev. G. Campbell Morgan, D.D., preached in the afternoon and delivered a lecture in the evening on "Christ's Methods with Men." Both services were largely attended. The Rev. Canon Brown, M.A., who presided at the even- ing service, said the demand over the country for better housing conditions was a very human demand and should be attended to at once. The conditions in the slums of Carmarthen and other townh made it impossible for people to live in common decency. In proposing a vote of thanks to the chairman, Rev. D. J. Thomas, pastor, said old barriers of prejudice and con- ventions were tumbling down, and there was a new, spirit abroad. At the Y.M.C.A.—A pleasant social evening was spent at the Y.M.C.A. on Sunday evening, when an address was given by Ald. John Lewis, deputy-mayor. Solos were sung by Miss M. Clarke. Mr. Tom Davies, and a recitation was given by Mr. C. A. Amey, of the Y.M.C.A. Miss C. Jones was the accompanist.—Mr. Geo. Howell, F.G.S., F.R.G.S., gave a very interesting lecture 08- Tuesday, evening on "Greater Serbia." The lecture was illustrated by a splendid selection of lantern slides. Miss Irene Thomas rendered two solos during the proceedings. Dance.-The series of private dancing classes organised by a few lady bank clerks and County fv"! • mi-tresses, with Miss Gladys Thomas as instructress, terminated very pleasantly on Thursday evening by the holding of a social eyeaing at the Y.M.C.A. Miss E. M. Meredith, N.P. Bank, acted as hon. secretary, and the duties of M.C. were admirably performed by Mr. W. D. Tbomas. All voted the affair a huge success. The room was very tastefully decora- ted with flags, etc., and the refreshments were the It,t word. The scene during the dances was a pretty one, being enhanced by the khaki and I blue R.A.F. uniforms of the service men present. I Postal.—The Head Post Officie will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. commencing on Monday next, after which day the mid-day closing will cease. 1. The College of Preceptors Examination ..ill be held next June. The local centre is at the Old College School, and the local secretary the Rev. J. B. Thomas, headmaster of the inst'tu- tion. Confirmation Service.—A large congregation witnessed the confirmation service at Christ Church on Sunday evening last, when the Lord Bishop of St. David's confirmed thirty-seven candidates, thirty-five from St. David's parish and two from St. Peter's parish. The service was conducted by the Vicar (Rev. B. Davies, M.A.) while the Bishop delivered an impressive sermon. Mr. C. W. Wilford (organist and choir- master) presided at the organ, and the singing was of a high standard. A general meeting of the Carmarthen Motor- Car and Cycle Club was held at the Nelson Hotel, Carmarthen, on Wednesday last, when Mr. W. David Thomas presided. It was unani- mously decided to form a club this year again, with Mr. John Hinds, M.P., president. A committee was appointed, with Mr. J. E. Jones, L.C. and M. Bank, chairman, and Messrs. W. David Thomas and Arthur Thomas vice-chair- men. Messrs. J. Conwil Evans and J. Jenkins were appointed hon. secretaries. The Lyric.—A splezuMtf programme has been vbooked for the coming week at the Lyric. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday the star pic- ture is "The Turn of a Card," which is an excellent film throughout. It features the well- known cinema stars. Warren Kerryan and Lois Wilson. Part 5 of the exciting serial "Vengeance and the Woman," together with the Pathe Gazette, are also included in the pro- gramme. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday the renowned picture, Enlighten Thy Daugh- ter," will be screened. This is a picture for adults only, and is one which every mother, father, son and daughter should see, for it teaches lessons that would otherwise not be learned. A further episode of "The Moon Child" will also be shown. There will be a special grand matinee on Good Friday and Saturday, and two full shows on Good Friday night, when half the proceeds will be devoted to the Mayor's Welcome Fund. The tirst annual meeting of the local branch of the Discharged Sailors and Soldiers' Federa- tion was held at the Y.M.C.A. on Saturday, under the chairmanship of Mr. Meredith Wil- liams. There was a crowded attendance of members. The retiring officials submitted re- ports of the work undertaken during the past year, and the secretary's report showed that many members, together with the dependents of deceased and serving soldiers, had obtained much assistance in obtaining their dues through the efforts of the Federation. The treasurer, in giving the financial statement, stated that the particulars of the receipts and the expendi- ture would be published in the local press, so that the public would have an opportunity of ascertaining the amount of monies contributed by the members themselves towards the admi- nistration expenses of the branch. The retiring officials were re-elected as follows :-Chairman, Mr. Meredith Williams; vice-chairman, Mr. Oliver Lewis; treasurer, Mr. Victor James; assis- tant treasurer, Mr. E. Wynne Morris; secre- tary, Mr. P. J. Williams; assistant secretary, Mr. E. Harries; organiser, Mr. T. Davies; musical organiser, Mr. A. Livingstone Thomas. Messrs. F. T. Price, H. T. Evans, J. Plummer, D. Hurley, Liew. Jones, Geo. Lovell, Reg. Williams, D. Rees, A. E. Savage, J. 8. Nicholas, A. A. Baskerville, and H. Thomas were elected on the committee, whilst a great deal oi Oie work undertaken is with regard to the pensions and army payments of the mem- bers, it can confidently be expected that the branch will cater for the social welfare of the manhood of the town, and its influences will be directed to the betterment of the social activi- ties of its members. A movement is suggested for the formation of ex-service men's band and all bandsmen are heartily invited to co-operate. Music and refreshments were provided, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. The balance sheet of the branch will be found in our adver- tisement columns. Late Mrs. Laugharne.—The funeral of Mrs. Elia Inez Rosamond Laugharne, wife of Mr. Wm. 1. Laugharne, Nythfa, Waterloo-terrace (of the Carmarthen branch of Messrs. Buckley's Brewery, Ltd.), took place on Sunday afternoon at the Cemetery. The esteem in which the de- ceased was held was manifest in the large at- tendance, whilst all along the route blinds were drawn as a token of respect. The Rev. B. Parry Griffiths, M.A. (St. Peter's), officiated through- out. The Rev. Waldo Lewis, B.A. (Penuel), was also present. The chief mourners were: —Mr. W. 1. Laugharne (husband), Howie and Delme (sons), Mr. and Mrs. Lewis James, Aber- fan (brother-in-law and sister), Mrs. Williams, 25a, Priory-street (sister), Mrs. Laugharne, Ferryside (mother-in-law); Messrs. Howell Jones, Wellfield-road, and Dd. Richards, Llanelly (uncles); Mrs. Hancock, Angel Vaults; Miss Ada Richards, Mr. Ewart Hughes, Llanelly; Mr. R. H. Wade, and Mr. T. D. Phillips, Parcmain-street (cousins); Mr. W. D. Thomas, Upcott; Councillor D. J. Davies, King-street; Mr. J. Williams, Harp Inn, and Mr. W. Davies, manager of Carmarthen branch of Messrs. Buckleys' Brewery, Ltd., Llanelly, whilst em- ployees of the Carmarthen branch acted "S bearers. Floral tributes were sent from tte following:—Husband and children; Mary Jar.e (sister) and family; Emily, Mattie and Lew.s (sisters and brother in-raw); Mrs. Laugha-ne (mother-in-law); Uncle David, Lizzie Anne an 1 Ada; Polly and Doreen; Bessie and Tom (cousins); Cassie and D. J.; Mr. and Mrs. Wade; May, Olwen and Jenny; Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Harp Inn; Dai and Muriel (Upcott); Mr. and Mrs. Bert Andrews; Staff of Messrs. Buckley's Brewery, Ltd., Llanelly; Staff and Employees of Carmarthen branch of Messrs. Buckley's; Mr. and Mrs. Crabb, Carmarthen; Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Ship Inn; Mrs. Vaughan, Carmarthen; Mr. Johnny Jones, Aberfan; Mrs. Walters and Mrs. Phillips, Aberfan; Miss Mar- garet Buggins, Windsor. The bereaved husband desires to thank all who have shown their sym- pathy with him and his two children in various ways in their sorrow. Welsh Culture.—To mark the conclusion of a highly successful session, the Welsh Class con- ducted at the Carmarthen County School under the University tutorial system by the Rev. J. Dyfnallt Owen, held a social at Lammas-street Vestry on Friday evening, when a very enjoy- able time was spent. This class, inaugurated at the beginning of last winter, is the first of its kind in South Wales, and the unqualified success that has attended the first session under the able tutorship of Dyfnallt augurs well for the future, and it is hoped that as the result of its progress similar classes will be established in other centres in the country. The attendance throughout the session has been exceptionally good, and the lectures, always instructive and interesting, as might be expected from such an eminent Welshman as Dyfnallt, have been fol- lowed with great interest. At the social the students presented Dyfnallt with a gold-mounted fountain-pen as a token of their appreciation or his able services, the presentation being made in a felicitous speech by Mr. Thomas Bowen, Spilman-street, who spoke of the untiring labours of the teacher to ensure the success of the class, and the happy relations that existed between him and the students. In an interesting address, Dyfnallt thanked the students for their kindness and said it had always been a pleasure to him to do what he could to foster Welsh literature, and he felt he had been well rewarded by the interest shown by the students in the class. The secretary of the class is Mr. D. H. Jones, Lammas-street, and a mead of praise is due to him for the unflagging energy he displayed in the interests of the class.- Addresses were also delivered by Principal W. J. Evans, M.A., J.P., Presbyterian College, and Aid. John Lewis, J.P., chairman of the Carmarthen Cymmrodorion Society, who were the guests of the evening. An interesting programme had been arranged to which the following contributed :-Pianoforte solo, Mr. Lloyd Harries; duett, Mr. Tom Davies and Mr. Brinley Jones; solo, Mr. Willie Wil- liams; penillion, Mr. Ben Davies; recitation, Mr. Alban Davies; solo, Mr. Brinley Jones; pen- illion singing, Mrs. J. Dyfnallt Owen; solo, Miss Annie Davies. A very successful function con- cluded with the singing of "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau." The catering was in the hands of Mrs. Davies, Park Hotel. Former Carmarthen Lady's Success.—Mrs. Charlotte Davies, of the Hotel York. Bridg- end, who was on Monday returned at the head of the poll for the Bridgend Board of Guardians, is well-known in Carmarthen, having resided with her husband (Mr. Herbert Davies) and family for many years at the old Half Moon Hotel in Dark-gate. Mrs. Davies secured the record number of 1,145 votes cast in her favour, and her great triumph is all the more gratifying as this was her first attempt at electionering on her owi) behalf, though whilst resident at Carmarthen she materially assisted in the campaign to secure the successful return of her husband to the Carmarthen Town Coun- cil. Mrs. Davies is highly popular in the Mid-Glamorgan town, where she is the trea- surer of the Nursing Asociation. Recently She was presented with a gift in recognition of her great work at Bridgend for the St. Dunstan's Hospital for Blinded Heroes.

— Local Wedding HOBBS-REES. The wedding took place at the Registry Office on Saturday of Mr. Walter Hobbs, a discharged soldier, and Miss Annie Rees, 7, Davies'-place, St. Catherine-street. The bride, who wore a smart costume of fawn tweed with hat to match, was accompanied by her cousin, Mrs. Annie Davies, Llain, Alltycnap, while the best man was Mr. William Rees, brother of the bride. The wedding breakfast was partaken of at the bride's home.

Local Obituary MRS. HARRIET TREHARNE. The death took place on Frii^I^TT^MrsniUi? riet Treharne, aged 69 years, wife of Mr. David Treharne, 12, Water-street, after a long illness. Deceased was a native. of the town, and was held in high esteem by her many acquaintances. The funeral took place on Tuesday at Tabernacle burial ground, the Rev. E. U. Thomas officiating throughout. The mourners were:—Mr. Dd. Tre- harne (husband); Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, The Parade; Mr. and Mrs. Murphy, 2, Spring-gardens (nephews and nieces); Mr. Morgan, The Gorse (cousin); Mr. Frank Woozley (nephew). MISS FANNY WILLIAMS. It was with profound regret that the news of the death of Miss Fanny Williams, youngest daughter of Mr W. Williams, Lynholm. Waterloo- terrace, which occurred on the 3rd inst., was received by her many friends in the town. Twenty-one years of age, Miss Williams had been ailing for a considerable time. Off a charming and affable disposition, she had made herself very popular in the town, and had won for herself a large number of friends. She had been employed at Lipton's establishment a few years ago, and her courteous manner to all endeared her to all with whom she came in contact. She was an ardent member of Taber- nacle Baptist Church and an enthusiastic worker in the Primary Department of the Sunaay School. The deepest sympathy is felt with the bereaved family. The funeral took place on Tuesday at Tabernacle burial ground. The Rev. A. Fuller Mills officiated at the house, and the Revs. Waldo Lewis, E. U. Thomas, and W. D. Rowlands at the church and graveside. Mr. 1. H. Ungoed-Thomas presided at the organ. The mourners were:—Mr. and Mrs. Williams (father and mother); Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Williams, New- port (brother and sister-in-law); Mrs. D. F. Emmanuel, London (sister); Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Emmanuel, Forth (brother-in-law and sister); the Misses Det, Beatrice and Ceinwen Wll xu7, (sisters); Mr. W. Roderick, Maesteg; Mr. Samuel Williams, Pontardawe (uncle); Mr. and Mrs. John Williams, Porthcawl (uncle and aunt); Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Williams, Llanelly (uncle and aunt); Mr. Joseph Williams, Swansea (uncle); Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Griffiths, Pembroke (uncle and aunt); Mrs. W. Williams, Llandilo (aunt); Mr. Samuel Williams, Canada (cousin); Mr. Samuel Thomas, Swansea (cousin); Mr. Thos. Thomas, Swansea (cousin); Rev. and Mrs. L. Glasnant Young, Mynachlogddu (cousins); Mrs. A. James, Mr. Trevor John, Mr. Alexander John, Mr. Idris Williams, Miss Maggie Wil- liams, Mrs. Lewis Thomas, Llanelly (cousins); Mr. W. Hughes, Neath (uncle); Messrs. Albert and Bertie Hughes, Blackwood (uncle and cousin). A large number of beautiful floral tri- butes were sent, amongst which was one from the members of the Tabernacle Sunday School. MRS. MARY MASON. The death occurred on Saturday of Mrs Mary Mason, wife of Mr. T. D. Mason, Brickyard Cottage. Deceased lady, who was 71 years of age, was taken ill at the residence of her daugh- ter, Mrs. S. J. Jones, 6, Barn-road, where she passed away after a month's illness. Mrs. Mason was well known and highly esteemed in the town, and was a member of Priordy Congre- gational Church. She is survived by her hus- band, four daughters and one son, with whom deep sympathy is felt. The funeral took place yesterday (Thursday) at St. Clears.

Theft of Treasury Notes WHITLAND YOUTH BEFORE CARMARTHEN BENCH. Harold Leslie Thomas, a Whitland youth, was at Carmarthen on Friday charged with stealing a wallet containing six £ 1 Treasury notes be- longing to W. George Peel, a booking clerk at Whitland railway station. The latter missed the wallet from the pocket of his coat which he placed on a hedge at Whitland County School football field whilst he joined in a game of football. P.S. W. G. Morgan (Whitland) spoke to appre- hending defendant at the Whitland Railway Station. At first accused denied the theft, but when charged later he replied, Yes, I did take the wallet and the C6 from the coat on the football field yesterday. I am very sorry now. I wanted to go on my holidays. I bought this trench coat (which he was wearing at the time) for three guineas. I also bought cigarettes and chocolates and I burnt the wallet." The ser- geant said that the clothier who sold' defendant the trench coat was willing to take it back and refund the purchase money. With this money and that found on accused, he would be able to recover k5 15s. 6d. of the stolen money. Defendant was bound over under the First Offenders Act and ordered to pay £2 costs. The Bench described the theft as mean and con- gratulated Sergt. Morgan on the smart arrest.

LLANPUMPSAINT. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Pierce will be pleased to learn that they are back again at Llanpumpsaint after an absence of nearly three years. Mr. Pierce was assistant to Drs. Davies, Phillips, and Coopers, who have an extensive practice in the Port Talbot district, and for over 12 months were medical officers of the German prisoners camp there. Upon their departure they were the recipients of handsome presents, that of Mr. Pierce taking the form of a substantial cheque. Mr. D. J. Williams presided over a crowded public at the Pontardulais Mechanics' Institute, when the five candidates for the Swansea Rural Council addressed the meeting. There are three seats, and the contestants are Messrs. J. Thomas, Llysgwyn (Ind.), Matthew Griffiths, Glan-yr-afon-road (Lab.), old members; G. D. Bayliss, steward of Conservative and Unionist (Con.), J. Thomas, Pontlliw (Ind.); R. Clement (Lab.). Messrs. Bayliss, Clement and Thomas addressed the meeting.

Carmarthen Borough Police Court Monday, 7th inst.—Before the Mayor (Aid. Wm. Evans), Messrs. T. E. Brigstocke, Daniel Lewis, E. Colby Evans, Thos. Davies, and D. H. Williams. Frederick Lewis, Pensarn, and Ben Phillips, Red Lion-yard, pleaded guilty to having been druak and disorderly in Queen-street on the 20th ult.-P.C. Dan Davies said he saw both defen- dants in Queen-street at 7 p.m. on the 29th. They were drunk and disorderly and using bad language. They caused a crowd to collect.— Defendants said they met some friends, and that they did not remember anything of the affair until the next morning.—Lewis had been on active service for three and a half years and Phillips had served in the Navy and had taken part in the Jutland Battle.—Defendants were fined 10s. each. Gwilym Jones, Fforest Villa, Llanddowror, was summoned for riding a bicycle without lights at 9.40 p.m. on the 29th ult.-P.C. G. W. Morgan said that at 9.40 p.m. on the 29th ult. he saw I defendant coming down Monument Hill from the I direction of the town on a bicycle. There were no lights on the front or rear of his bicycle. Defendant told him that his front light had just gone out, and that he had intended going home earlier.—Defendant pleaded guilty of having no rear lamps, and said that his front lamp went out as he was going down the hill.-A fine of 10s. was imposed. At a children's court, Vincent Davies (12) was charged with having stolen 6s. from the White Mill Woollen Factory, Johnstown, belonging to John Morris, White Mill Factory, Johnstown, on the 2nd inst.—John Morris said he was last at the factory premises on Wednesday, the 2nd inst. at 7.45 p.m. when he locked everything up as usual. He next went to the factory the following morning and missed money from a dish which was kept in a hamper. Only Is. 3d. was left out of about 7s. 6d. He was told that defendant had been seen that night going over the wall into the factory after his departure.— P.C. John Williams stated that on the 4th inst. he arrested the lad at Johnstown School, where in answer to the charge the boy said, I broke in, but I only took half-a-crown."—The boy said he went over the factory wall for a ball, and there he was tempted to do what he did.- The Mayor, in binding the boy over in the sum of tio to be of good behaviour for 12 months, severely reprimanded him. The mother was ordered to pay 15s. costs.

Carmarthen County Petty Sessions Saturday, 6th inst.—Before Mr. F. Dudley Williams-Drummond, Hafodneddyn (pre- siding) Major T H. Dowdeswell, Llan- stephan; Major Hughes, Middleton Hall; Mr. Thomas Lewis, Brynglas, and Mr. Wm. Brazell, Llanarthney. George Howell, Pleasant Hill, Llannon. aoplied for an ejectment order against Wm. Jone3, Bryn Elfed, Llandilo Road, Gorslas. —Mr. W. J. Wallis-Jones, solicitor, ap- peared for applicant, and Mr. T. Howell Davies, solicitor, for the ■■.■■-pondent.—Ap- plicant stated that Bryn Elfcr was his own house, and he had built it in 1913, and had let it at a icutal of £1 per month to Wil- liam .Tones He (applicant) had received a notice to quit from the owner of the house in which he was now living, and he wished to go to lrve to his own house.- Replying to Mr. T. Howeli Dnvies, witness said that his brother-in-law had bought the house he (Geo. Howell) now occupied, and he therefore v anted to live a.t Bryn Elftd. There was a scarcity of houses in the dis- trict.Mr. Howell Davies said that under the Housing (Amendment) Act, 1917, ap- plicant's brother-in-law could not force I Howell to leave his present residence.—The Chairman said that in view of the provisions of the Act quoted by Mr Howell Davies, the application would not bf granted.

Carmarthen Board of Guardians Mr. Benj. Salmon, St. Clears (chairman), pre- sided over the fortnightly meeting of the Car- marthen Board of Guardians at the Shire Hall on Saturday.—A letter was read from Mr. J. W. Nicholas, clerk of the County Council, asking for a list of mental defectives resident in the whole Union.—Mr. J. J. Bowen (Llangunnock): Do they intend putting them all in, even if they are members of Boards of Guardians or the County Council? (Laughter). It is rather vague. —The Clerk (Mr. John Saer): That is for the County Council to decide. They do not limit it to paupers. (Laughter).—Rev. A. Fuller Mills (Carmarthen), to Mr. J. J. Bowen: You are out- side now.—Mr. J. J. Bowen: I may stand a better chance. (Laughter).—The Clerk: I sup- pose you will refer the letter to the relieving officers. It is rather dangerous work. (More laughter). This being the last meeting of the Board for the year the Chairman took the opportunity of thanking the members for their kindness to- wards him during his year of office. Owing to the fact that they had been together for six years they had formed a stronger attachment than usual. They had spent a very friendly and happy time together. Several members were leaving, one of whom, Mr. J. Jones (St. Ishmael), they congratulated on having been promoted to the "upper house." (Laughter and hear, hear). —Moving a vote of thanks to the Chairman, Mr. John Jones said he had never spent a happier time than the twelve years he had served on the Board.—Rev. John Herbert (Llanllawddog) in seconding said he was sorry he (Mr. Herbert) was leaving the Board. The Farmers' Union considered that they should be represented on every public body. He thought that was a great mistake. There was charm in variety and effi- ciency too. He liked to see tailors, carpenters and schoolmasters as well as farmers on the Board. He thanked all the officials for their help. He did not think any public body had a better staff of officials than the Carmarthen Board of Guardians. (Hear, hear).—Rev. A. Fuller Mills as "father" of the Board said he had been a member for 20 years. The vast majority of the Guardians had been faithful servants of the poor, and had done their work well. Mr. Mills added his tribute to the able manner in which Mr. Salmon had acted as chairman, and referring to Mr. John Saer said he was sure they could not find a better clerk in the whole county. (Hear, hear).—Mr. J. J. Bowen, supporting the vote, said he was leaving after having been on the Board for nine years. Referring to the Rev. J. Herbert's remarks as to the Farmers' Union requiring representation on every body, Mr. Bowen said he was a mem- ber of the Farmers' Union himself, but he was sorry to think that any class would look at things from a narrow point of view. If they did they were on the road to destruction. They should look at things from a broad point of view. Mr. Salmon was one of the best chairmen the Board had ever had. (Hear, hear).—Mr. D. T. Gilbert (Llangendeirne) added his tribute, and the vote of thanks was carried with acclama- tion.—The Chairman suitably responded. The Master (Mr. J. B. Jones) reported that Rev. D. J. Thomas, English Congregational Church, conducted divine service at the house on the 23rd ult., and on the ?.0th ult. by Rev. A. Fuller Mills. There re 41 inmates as compared with 39 the < irresponding period last year. Dr. Fuller and Mr. Hugh R. Wil- liams, L.G. Board Inspector, paid a visit to the house on 28th March.

£ 7,500 Among Carmarthenshire Teachers A PLEA FOR THE UNCERTIFICATED. A Carmarthenshire Certificated Head-teacher writes:—As a result of the arbitration on the dispute between the Carmarthenshire Education Authority and its teachers, a sum of 97,500 is to be immediately distributed among the teachers. It seems that the whole of this sum is to be divided between the certificated and supplementary teachers. Why is the poor un- certificated teacher excluded? He was the back- bone of the memorable strike of 1918 organised by the National Union of Certificated Teachers. Surely the certificated teachers are not going to "ecoop the PWL"

Carmarthenshire Public Health Committee SCATHING INDICTMENT OF LLAN- DOVERY HOUSING CONDITIONS. At a meeting ctf the Carmarthenshire Public Health Committee at Carmarthen on Tuesday (Dr. J. H. Williams, Burry Port, presiding), the county medical officer (Dr. 1) A Hughes) referred to housing condi- tions at Llandovery, and said that in ac- cordance with instructions he and the dis- trict medical officer made an inspection of all the low-rented cottages in the town. He could not refrain from I emarking that the condition of the housing of the poor was indeed deplorable and a reproach to our civilization. Under the provisions of the 1919 Bill lie advised the medical officer to report 70 as the approximate number of new houses of working class type required, and that seven acres of land would be neces- sary as sites on the basis of twelve houses to the acre. During the inspection he inci- dentally nCteJ the conservancy as barbaric, sullage water was allowed to percolate any- where, ill-constructed drains all running under the passages of houses were frequent- ly observed; a cesspool full to the brim uncovered was immediately outside the back-door, etc. Such iguoranoe of the laws of health or apathy, whichever it was, on the part of the authorities should be brought to account. The doctor added that the committee would have noticed in the Welsh papers that there was a proposal from the Welsh Priory of the Order of St. John ji Jerusalem that work under the Maternity and Child Welfare Act, and the organisation of nurs- ing, should be delegated to that body, and presumably removed from the administra- tion of the public health authorities in Wales. He strongly urged that the com- mittee should do all in its power to nip this in the bull: He submitted (1) that the work was so interlaced with and inti- mately related to other health measures that it would seriously interfere with the ?o-ordination of the public health services, resulting inneedless arid wasteful overlap- ping of duUes; (2) that it would be difficult to secure adequate control of public monies spent under such an arrangement; (3) that the scheme would be as damaging to the public health organisation of Wales, as is the present delegation of work under the tuberculous regulations of the Welsh Na- tional Association." The Committee adopted the report. It was explained that the Llandovery Town Council had requested the County Council to allow the County Medical Officer to make a report, and it was now decided to send them a copy. The Medical Officer reported that the National Clean Milk Society was appointing two demon- sstrators to visit the county. Miss Davies (Froodvale), alluding to the necessity for clean milk, said in many farms manure heaps and drains were close to the dairy windows. Extra inspection by sanitary inspectors would do a great deal to begin with in improving the general conditions at farms. Mr. Wm. Thomas (Whitland) said rural dis- trict councils were very apathetic in these matters-they were the sanitary authorities. Reports were ignored. Lord Dynevor said that under the Ministry of Health Bill county councils would be able to "ginger up" local authorities. It was decided to call the attention of local authorities to the matter.

Property Market CAMBROSE ESTATE SALE. Messrs. Lloyd and Thomas, auctioneers, Car- marthen, offered for sale at the Lord Nelson Hotel, Milford Haven, on Thursday freehold dwelling-houses and building plots, being por- tions of the Camrose Estate, situate at Hakin Point, near Milford Haven. No. 12, Hakin Point, in occupation of Mrs. Charles Munning, at a rental of L32 p.a., was sold to the tenant for JE600. No. 11, Hakin Point, let to Mrs. Caroline Farrow at iklg p.a., tenant paying rates —sold privately to the tenant. No. 10, Hakin Point, with flower garden, rented to Mr. Thomas Rimmer at t25 p.a.—sold for R440 to Mr. Han- cocke. No. 8, Hakin Point, tenant Mr. Albert Lewis, a.r. 213—-sold to Mr. Hole for £ 180. No. 7, Hakin Point, in the occupation of the Belgians at a rental of £ 16 16s. p.a.—sold to Mr. Hole at elSo. No. 9, Hakin Point, occupied by Mr. Stephen Ritchies at y.r. of £22-sold to Mr. Coughlin for t300. No. 911., Hakin Point, tenant Mrs. G. A. Rolls, a.r. £23 8s.—sold to Mr. Coughlin for f-300. Warehouse, "The Sail Loft," in the occupation of Messrs. Howlett and Son at rental of £8 p.a.—sold to Mr. Coughlin for X100. No. 12, Chapel-street, Hakin, yearly tenant Mr. George Taylor, rental tl8 p.a.—sold to Mr. Coughlin for £ 330. Six building sites and plots and a productive walled-in garden, situate in Chapel-street, were sold together at £460 to Messrs. Phelps and Owen. The solicitors were Messrs. Morgan Griffiths, Son, and Prosser, Car- marthen.

New Carmarthenshire Road The Carmarthenshire County Council have instructed Mr. Hy. Herbert, Brynmorlais, Ammanford, to set out a scheme and pre- pare preliminary plans for the laying out of a main road from Ammanford to Pontar- dulais for submission to the Transport Board in London. The proposed road will run on the Car- marthen side of the Loughor Valley, and connect w'ih the main roads to Llanelly and Swansea. If the scheme is carried out it will provide a considerable cmount of employ- ment in the district and facilitate the open- ing un of new collieries.

The Rabies Outbreak PEMBROKESHIRE & CARMARTHEN- SHIRE TO BE SCHEDULED. It is announced that owing, to the dis- covery of a cas.e of rabies in Pembrokeshire, both that county and the county of Carmar- then will be scheduled under the Home Office Order,

Carmarthen Town Council FREEDOM OF THE BOROUGH FOR LOC4,1, MEN. The Mayor (Alderman Wm. Evans) presided over a monthly meeting of the Carmarthen T'o vn Council on Tuesday night, and on behalf of e Council extended a hearty welcome to Lieit Stanley L. Richards on his appointment as the new borough surveyor. (Applause). Lieut. Richards was a native of the town, and no doubt he would work in harmony with the Council and carry out his duties to the satis- faction of them all. Lieut. Richards thanked the Council for the honour conferred upon him by appointing him as borough surveyor, especially that it was done while he was away on service. He trusted that they would be perfectly satisfied with all he would do, and he for his own part would always work with energy and try to obtain the effi- ciency, as he promised to do. (Applause). Mr. Dd. Williams said he would like his name to be withdrawn from the list of overseers. Ald. L. D. Thomas said anyone appointed overseer by the Council had no right to with- I draw. It was his duty as a citizen of the town to act. He was rather surprised that Mr. Wil- liams should shirk his duties in this way. Mr. Williams said he had done the duties before, and he would like someone else to take them on now.—Mr. Williams agreed to act for another twelve months. THE CATTLE MART. i The Council decided to purchase the stabling at the cattle mart from the military authorities for .640. A letter was read from Messrs. Caves and Howell Thomas accepting the Council's terms to let the pleasure ground to them as a horse repository for £125 a year. A letter was received from Messrs. John Francis and Son, auctioneers, stating that they understood that the Council contemplated let- ting the cattle mart, and they asked the cor- poration to consider a claim from them for a share of the use of the mart for conducting sales of live stock, say on alternative weeks, once the D.O.R.A. restrictions were removed. Their Major John Francis has been away ever since the outbreak of the war, together with four others in the office, and as a result the firm had not been able to cope with extra work, but as all but one had already- returned, they would soon be in a position to take up work again. They mentioned this as they had con- templated arranging for these sales some time ago. They would be glad to enter into any reasonable arrangement, and to co-operate with the other auctioneers in the matter. The Town Clerk (Mr. H. B. White) explained that the cattle mart was now let for the dura- tion of the war to Messrs. Lloyd and Thomas, and Mr. W. J. Martin proposed that the letter from Major Francis, who had done his bit, be considered when peace was signed. Ald. L. D. Thomas said he was inclined to settle the matter that evening. It was to the welfare of the town to derive more revenue by letting the mart out to different people. The Council should give some guarantee to Major Francis that evening that they were prepared to grant him his request, seeing what Major Francis had done during the war when other I. auctioneers had been piling money and getting the best time of their lives. He thought they were indebted to Major Francis, and they should consider his application very favourably. It was decided to consider the firm's letter as soon as peace was signed. PEACE CELEBRATIONS. Mr. E. Y. Collier said he thought it was time the Council should make arrangements for the celebration of peace; Other towns were making such preparations. The Mayor concurred and explained that there was a committee appointed by the House of Commons who would let every mayor in the kingdom know at the proper time. There was no harm in the Council making preparations now. They did not want to be behind other towns, seeing that Carmarthen had been in the front in regard to the War Loans and providing financial assistance in prosecuting the war. On the motion of the Rev. Fuller Mills, seconded by Mr. Oliver Jones, a small commit- tee was appointed to draw up a programme for the celebrations and submit it to the next Council meeting. A SOLDIER'S GALLANT ACT. Mr. W. Dunn Williams said there was a num- ber of men in the town who had won distinctions in the war, and he asked when it was proposed to present them with the freedom of the I' borough. Some of them were on the point of taking up appointments and leaving the town. The Mayor said he intended arranging a meet- ing next week. The Mayor stated there had been brought to his notice the case of Gunner T. Davies, Springfield Cottage, a clerk at the County Offices, Carmarthen, who whilst lying wounded in hospital voluntarily gave a pint and a half of his blood I to save the life of a comrade; and he (the Mayor) was rather surprised that the military authorities had not recognised that great act. I A man who did such an act ought to get a military distinction. It would only be fair to present Gunner Davies with the freedom of the boro,igh. "If anybody deserves the freedom I think Davies does," added the Mayor, who read the certificates of the transfusion of blood as follows: "I hereby certify that Gunner T. Davies has this day given a pint and a half of blood for transfusion to a wounded s01dier.- (Signed) George Bell, Major, R.A.M.C., First Australian C.C. Force." The Mayor also read a letter which Major Bell wrote to Gunner Davies stating that the man who received the trans- fusion was doing well and left the hospital in good condition. Mr. E. V. Collier thought it was a case for the Albert Medal and not a military distinction. If it was brought to the notice of the proper authority, probably Gunner Davies would receive the Albert Medal. Rev. Fuller Mills proposed that the Council present the freedom of the borough to the man, who, he said, was undoubtedly a hero,-as great a hero as any man who had received the free- dom from them. Mr. Mills also suggested that the Town Clerk should write to the proper autho- rity with a view to getting the Albert Medal presented to Mr. Davies^Perhaps the authori- ties had overlooked the case. Aid. J. B. Arthur, seconding, said it was a splendid act on the part of Gunner Davies to give a pint and a half of his blood to save a wounded comrade. The Council had not confined the granting of the freedom to soldiers who won distinctions, but also to civilians of outstanding merit, and a man who gave a pint and a half of his blood came under the category of "out- standing merit." It was decided to grant Mr. Davies the free- dom of the borough. It was also agreed that the presentation of the freedom to those men now in the town deserving of it should take place when peace was signed as a part of the programme of celebrations. Mrs. Blagdon Richards and Messrs. E. V. Collier, H. S. Hotmes. and J. B. Arthur were re-elected representative governors of the Car- marthen Intermediate School for the ensuing three years.

VELINDRE. The Rev. J. Howell Phllips has been returned unopposed as guardian of the poor and district councillor for the parish of Amroth, Pern. The rav. gentleman, who is a native of Velindre, has been nine years on the parish council, and is a member of the Naval and Military Pensions Com- mittee We heartiily congratulate him.

(Continued from last column). force joined up, of whom 4 died for their country, 13 were wounded, pnd 3 badlv gassed, one being still confined to his bed. Twenty-two (were promoted to the rank oi non-commisioned officers. A detailed return of offences committed during 1913 was submItted, showing a de- crease in the number of cent, as compared with 191'. 1 iie reauc tion applied generally but more^part^cula^ ly, to drunkenness, which was over 50 per cent. leee.

— 1 "Haydn" Port. Fine OldfTawny Wine- 78/- per doz. Specially recommended for convalescents. Light Tawny Port- 72/- per doz. HAYDN WILLIAMS, I Wine Merchant, I Carmarthen.

Should Policemen Have a Union? INTEREMENG DISCUSSION AT CAR- MARTHENSHIRE POLICE COMMITTEE Reference "j tne police union in the county was made -it. a meeting of the Carmarthen- shire Standing Joint Committee at Carina; then on Tuesday, Mr. Thomas Jones, Llanelly, presiding, when the Chief Con- stable (ij&r. W. Picton Thilipps) reported on a. commuiiioiiuou from the Home Secretary referring to the action the latter had taken in the Metropolitan Area regarding the iormation of a Police Representative Board elected by the members of the force for the purpose of investigating any complaints in connection v, itn conditions of service and general weliaje (other than matters of dis- cipline), &o that any reasonable cause of unrest or dissatisfaction might be removes. As that Committee had invariably given full and generous consideration to all mat ters touching the welfare of the Carmai thenshire force, and no complaints had reached Idm, the necessity for a Repre- sentative Board in that county was not so apparent, but in order that it might not be said that the fame facilities were not pro- vided for conference and collective repre- sentation, as in other forces, he recom- mended that such a board be sanctioned and that the police officers of each of the three divisions in the county below t'le rank of superintendent should elect three repre- sentat;ves on the board—one inspector, one sergeant, and one constable. Aid. F. Dudley \V. Drummond thought it a very retfconatjle scheme, and said the relationship between tne police force and the committee had always been of the most happy kind. Questioned as to the police union formed in the oounty, the Chief Constable said he heard that a certain number of men had joined it. The Government would not re- cognise the union, and he supposed the idea was to use some form of coercion to compel the Government to recoguisie it. The union claimed certain things in regard to discipline and matters of that sort which in his opinion could not be conceded. A ser- geant dismissed from the Glamorgan police came down to Llanelly and influenced some of the police there to join the union. The Chief Constable added that the union way affiliated to the Labour Party, and it was difficult to imagine how a policeman af b- ated to the Labour Party could be quite fair in his duties. Dr. J .H. Williams (Burry Port) said he did not think it was correct that the police union had joined the Labour Party. The Chief Constable was absolutely wrong in saying that he police union was going to interfere with discipline, because there was a clause in its rules against that. In Car- marthenshire the grievance of the men was not against that committee. The relation- ship between them was most cordial, bi.* certain constables had grievances against, officials in the force. Tney were the men who were being victimised. A certain cor- stable in Llanelly was accused .f visiting a public-house, in Llanelly on a Sunday after- noon. Tl was perfectly true that a constable was seen going into a public-house, but the wrong man was accused because he could prove an alibi. The man who was ;n the D:ihhc-h'>'it>f waa in the force now but was n-t welimised, but there was a g"avf' suspicion that the man wrongly ac- cused was victimised—at any rate, he had to watch his p"s and q's. The men main- tained that in a Representative Board as proposed they would have no redress be- cause the offyyals on the board were two to one against them. The constables would be outvoted all along, and they felt that if they had a trades union it .vould settle questions for them. Mr. Thomas Williams (Llanelly) said he understood that 90 per cent. of the Llanelly police bconged tp the union, whilst in Car- marthen town all the police belonged to it. The proposed Representative Board wa« simply a "stop gap" until the union was fully recognised by the Government, and it was bound to corne to that. The days had gone by when a body of men could not join together for a particular purpose. Aid. H. E. B. Richards (Carmarthen) said Dr. Williams seemed to suggest that the inspectors and off.cials were antagonistic to the men. The inspectors were men pro- moted frcm the ranks, and there was the very greatest sympathy existing between them and other officers and the rank and file. Dr. Williams said he did not suggest that there was any antagonism. Aid. Richards said the Representative Board was calculated to promote a far better feeling between the officials and tb, rank and file. Mr Thos. Williams (Llanelly) asked the Chief Constable if he objected to any mem- ber of the force joining the union? The Chief Constable replied that the Government itself did not refuse to allow ,n2n to jcin, although it would not recog- nise the union. If joining the union was going to interfere with discipline and spread discontent, he certainly thought it was an unwise thing. It did have :riat tendency. The Representative Board would give the Li.en every opportunity of bringing forward ny complaints. Dr. Williams had men- tioned certain things at Llanelly, but he (the chief constable) had not beard about them. and if they were sifted there might he another side to the question. Aid. F. Dudley W. Drummond said he understood that in Glamorgan the police had unanimously declined to join the union. a, Mr. Thomas Williams aid 90 per cent. of th^ Swansea police belonged to the union. \k1 Drummond said certain complaints and suggestions were made against oertain members of the force, but +ney were ail liable to such attacks. Because one con- stable had been accused of going into a public-house was no reason for forming a union. He did not think a union would tend to develop discipline. The proposed Representative Board would give. every facility to the men to discuss any grievance amone themselves. Mr. T. J. Parry Jones said that as P trades unionist he could say that managers q is concerns which employed large bodies of men would tell a different tale to that of the chief constable Mr. Wm. Thomas, Whitland, moved that tne renresfiitation of the constables on the Representative Board be increased from one to two constables.—Mr. David Davies fRhyblid) seconded. Aid. Drumniond-N)Plv the junior rank should be doubled at the expense of the senior and more experienced ranks, I do not Mr Wm. Thomas-It only makes them equal. As a rule it is the lower rank? who have grievance's. Md. Drummond—And perhaps many of the grievances are that some of them do not get promotion and have to remain longer as constables thar they like. It was agreed to sanction a Representa- tive Board, but as to its constitution, eight -.oto(i that it should comprise one insuector. one ?ergeant, and one constable from each division, and an equal number voted that it should lie one inspector, one sergeant, anti two constables. The Chairman gave his caating vote for the latter. LESS DRUNKENNESS. In his report for the quarter^ ending. 1st April, the Chief Constable said criminal and other offences dealt with by the magis- trates showed an increase of 68 as com- pared with the corresponding quarter of last venr, the figures being 895 as against 327. The Chief Constable added that during the war 54 members of the Carmarthenshire (Continued at foot of preceding column).

CARMARTHEN BOROUGH QUARTER SESSIONS. There were no cases at che Borough Quarter Sessions which were held at tne Shire Hall Qzi Monday. The Mayor (Aid. Wm. Evans) presided, and there were also present: Mr. 1. E. Brigstocfce and Mr, D. H. Williams. The Mayor complimented the borough upon the absence of crime, and said that there had only been about ten ca.se.) o fdiunkenness in the borough during the last two years.