The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

In another oolumn will be found a letter signed by the Mayor of Lampetei and two other prominent residents regarding- the reoent visit of Mrs. Lloyd George to the town. One is certainly at a loss to know the reason for the strange procedure which is alleged therein. The country was given to understand that there was to be a Party truce until after Peace, but it seems as if a, sorry breach has taken place at Lampeter. Gathering from the letter in question it wculd seem that the Lampeter Radicals were anxious that the smiles of Mrs. Lloyd George should be bestowed upon them and them alone. This we take it they succeeded in doing. Good luck to them! One does not, however, feel much surprised at this conduct on the part of the Lampeter liberals (or let us perhaps say the Cardi- ganshire Liberals). They thought they had got hold of a good thing, and so they sel- fishly stuck to it. Presumably it was their wish that their own "stars" should stand alone, and that grea,ter lights should not appear on this occasion to make them look small. Perhaps, after all, their conduct was excusable, for was not this memorable gathering1, to quote Mrs.' Lloyd George's own words, "the Liberal Cymmanfa of Cardigarshire." Liberal pilgrims from all parts had wended their way to this Liberal Mecca to see and to hear this special preacher from the North,t special preacher whose husband at the time was across in France representing all parties and creeds of the British Empire at the signing of peace; supported by all parties and creeds; and a Prime Minister of a Coalition Government. This Government was returned at the last election at the Premier's own request in order to shape the world's destiny. Out of faith in his sincerity, and admiration for his pledge of political truce, the Unionists of Gren.t Britain buried the hatchet. So great was the anxiety of the Cardiganshire Liberals to renew the fight that this political truce was to them only a "scrap of paper," or idle word* idly uttered. What was the object of Mrs. Lloyd George's visit to Lam- peter? Was it to thank the people of Car- diganshire for the faith they had shown in her husband, and to ask them that that faith should be continued? If so. then why did she choose a Liberal meeting-a Liberal roeetin<r which was a private one, according to the chairman of the Liberal Association, to appear in? Was there a change in the programme at the eleventh hour, as sug- gested in the letter referred to? If so, w!u>(, iMvountod for this death-bed repen- tance'' Again we would say we are not in the least surprised at these sorry tactics of the Cardiganshire Liberals, but we cer- tainly expected the wife of the Prime Minister to be above dancing to their tune.

Air. and Mrs. Alan iJavma-JWan* have arrived in England from British East Africa and will shortly take up their residence at Blaenos, Llandovery, kindly placed at their 'disposal by Mrs. Davies-Evans, Highmead.

Wurd to Mei Ing-lish Ffrends Wel thei do sei as the Jermans has seind the Pees Term;?. That be olreit ffor a etart, but wat abowt keeping it. Ay that be the big point. Me and the litl prentis was abowt Karmarthen when the niws vus cum, and we thot of seNne: the Town Band owt and a blwming ffein •.1 ^xed. Ther was a Band sertinli, and pleing olreit-, t.ut I he towld it be the Salveshon Armi Band. It seems that this eer Band been verri loial Teit throo the war-øevn going ciown to the atqphon verri offn abowt ffeiv oklock in the morning to meet showdiers cumming horn Yes, the "sitti dadis" was snugli in the blankets then. But heer's the point I wants to imphase' s,-IVat abowt the things as the Band meks the nois with. I be towld that thees bilong to the Town Kownsil, and that the Kownsil wants them back to giv to the Discharjd Showdiers. I sertinli got nuthing agenst thees chaps getting a gwd Band, but I dus siertinli objekt to teking things ffrorr. the Salveshon Armi, hoo akted loiali reit throo the war. Anuthur thing, thees in- fJtriments wont plei "Sospan Fach" &c affter having pleid hims. It be ol verri wel ffor the town to swank ther Band at the sakri- ffeis of the Salveshon Armi, and then to giv them the bwt. That be not pleing the gem. Off kors Twm dus not bileev mutsh in thees rilijus chaps, but ffer doos. of ol the rilijus jokers I think this gang do mor g-wd than the mor swanki and klassi rilijus bodis. Now then p!ei the gem to thos hoo war loial when yiw wer in a corner.

The Talk is:— That the news of the signing of peace was not over-joyfully reoeived in many places! Why ? That there is a doubt whether it is that profiteers are sorry, or that Germany are not sincere over this "scrap of paper"! That at Carmarthen the news was heralded by hooters and the Salvation Army Band. That visitors to the town were asking,— Where is the Town Band"? That the difference in dimensions between a prisoner and the warder excited comment the other day. That the onlookers decided that "skilly" was not such a poor fare after all! That certain Carmarthen boys sneaked two bolls and tore a Belgian flag from a. gar- land put up to celebrate pewc:e! That such Hunnish conduct is not worthy of the ancient Borough and its noble tradi- tions. That a certain talk has ruffled the fur of a certain party, and set the ball rolling' That their bump of understanding '-equipes to be elevated in order to understand plain English. Must we call a spade a si.i le before it can dig?

Carmarthen Victory Loan Campaign. WATCH THE LAPDER. Carmarthen is going to make a strenuous effort to win the King's Victory Lean Flag which in to be presented to the town or city with the highest total per head of popula- tion. Tt w;ll be remembered that at the close of the National War Bonds Campaign, Carmarthen was the third highest in the United Kingdom. A little extra effort on the part of each individual should mean complete success on this occasion. Readers are reminded that War Savings Certificates are included in the final total, a;-d all those not holding a full B500 should certainiy take the present opportunity Jf doing so On Saturday afternoon a Propaganda Bal- loon will fly over the town distributing leaflets, and each day next week—the spseial Thanksgiving Week of the campaign—simi- lar balloons will be sent up. It is impor- tant to remember that Saturday, July 12th, is the last day for Victory Loan investment, though. War Sayings Certificates will con- tinue to be available after that date. For next week a progress ladder will be placed outside the Guildhall on which will be shown the daily growth of the borough Votal and the progress towards the town's -quota of f.,100,000.

LOCAL NEWS. Among those who preached at the services in connection with the meeting of the Methodist General Assembly at Treorchy last week was the Rev. W. D. Rowlands, pastor of Water- street C.M. Church. School Treat.-Betliania Sunday School mem- bers went to Ferryside on Thursday, the 26th ult., for their annual treat. They all thor- oughly enjoyed themselves. They had their meals on the sands, and sports were indulged in. Degrees Conferred.—The Principal (Rev. Canon Gilbert C. Joyce, D.D.), at St. David's College, Lampeter, on Thursday, 26th ult., conferred the degree of Bachelor of Arts upon Mr. D. A. Lewis, Post Office, Priory-street, Carmarthen, and Mr. H. R. Davies, Llwynteg House, Abergwili. At Tabernacle Chapel on Sunday evening next, a special welcome home service will be held, when illuminated addresses off welcome will be handed to the returned sol- dier boys of the church. Ordination Services.—Meetings In connection with the ordination services of the Rev. Evan Jones, formerly of the Presbyterian College, Carmarthen, were held at Pentretygwyn, Cefn- arthen, and Bethesda, near Llandovery. The Rev. J. Volander Jones, Llandovery, presided over all the meetings. Prof. J. O. Stephens, B.A., 'B.D., preached on the "Nature of the Church." Manv other ministers took part. The College of Preceptors Examinations were conducted this week. The centre in this part was at the Old College School. The number that sat for certificates of various grades were about 40. The result will be published on the 26th of July. The *local secretary is the Rev. J. B. Thomas; the superintendent, the Rev. J. O. Jones, Bethania. Tennis Party.—On Thursday in last week the mistresses of the Grammar School gave a tennis party at the school to the masters and their wives. The weather was beautifully fine, and a very pleasant time was spent. A tennis tourna- ment was played, the prize being won by Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Bidgood. Tea was served in the mistresses' common room. Tide Table.—The following are the tide times for the coming week Morning. Afternoon. Time. Height. Time. Height. Friday 10.34 18.10 10.56 18.6 Saturday 11.19 17.11 11.46 17.7 Sunday 0.13 168 Monday. 0.45 16.1 1.20 1.5.8 Tuesday. 1.53 15.4 2.36 15.1 Wednesday 3.8 15.6 3.43 16.1's Thursday 4.13 16.6 4.S!) 16.10 Vicar's Legacy.—At a meeting of the Con- gregational Students' Committee in connection with the Presbyterian College on Thursday in last week, the Rev. Henry Harries, M.A. (Lon- don). presiding, the Rev. D. J. Thomas (Car- marthen), the secretary, in his report, stated that a legacy of zcloo had been left to the committee under the will of the late Rev. V/il- liam James, a retired clergyman of the Church of England, and a former student of the Pres- byterian College, which he entered in 1867. He was, before going over to the Church, a Con- gregational minister at Zion's Hill, Pembroke- shire. The "Frolics" at Tenhv.-Thc "Frolic- the, popular local concert party. gave a cncert on Wednesday evening, the 25th ult., 1, Tenby Picture House. The hall was crowded. The party were well received, and eliciteu toud ap- plause from the audience, who riiuch enjoyed t) a programme. They are now prepat 'ng a ve, interesting programme for next season, which an improvement on the present one, and Car marthen can look forward to P-tiny pleasan '•11Iertalnww»*\ts 'during next SCHS" Presentation.—Mr. T. Lloyd Pavies, post- I master of Llanelly, has been presented by the staff with a set of silver vases, hot-water kettle with spirit lamp, and gold-mounted cigarette- holder on the occasion of his promotion to Alder- shot. Mr. Lloyd Davies began his career at Aberdare, and lie has been successively post- master of the Rhondda, Carmarthen, and Llan- elly districts. Deserter.—At the special police court ofli Tues- day, before Alderman E. Colby Evans, J.P.— Pte. D. H. Williams, 1st Battalion, R.W.F., was brought up in custody for being a deserter from his regiment. He was arrested by P.C. W..1. Rees at his home the previous day, and had nothing to say in answer to the charge. He was remanded to await an escort. Organ Recital.—On Sunday evening, Mr. S. J Mundy, F.R.C.O, orgawn and" choir- master of St Peter's Church, i/avo his first organ recital at St. Peter's. The selections he played were Mendelssohn's First Sonata in F Minor and Fantasia Toccata in D Minor (Stanford), and by his tendering of them proved himself to be an accomplished player. He is undoubtedly a gifted musician, and will doubtless prove to be an organist and choirmaster of exceptional merit. Mr. Colin Jenkins contrib iced tvo violin solo*. There was an appreciative congregation present. Promotions.—The many friends of Mr. Walter Davies, manager of Oliver's, will be pleased to hear that he has been appointed district manager under the company for South Wales. Mr. Davies has been mana- ger of the local branch for the past 17 years, and during that time his genial manner and courtesy to all has made him very popular in the town and district, and he leaves the town with the best wishes for his further success in the future. Before his departure the staff presented him with a silver-mounted walking stick and fountain pen, while Mrs. Davies was presented with a brooch. The new manager is Mr. Frank P. Evans, only surviving son of Mr. David Evans, saddler, 22, St. David's-etreet, who has recently been demobilised after con- siderable active service, and vhose three brothers paid the supreme sacrifice in France. Mr. Evans had, prior to the war, been employed by Oliver's for 10 years, and he will "no doubt soon bocomc as popu- lar as his predecessor. Presentation.—To signify the appreciation and esteem of Mr. T. Thomas (clerk with Mr. H. Brunei White, Town Clerk), who has obtained an appointment with a leading firm of solicitors at Newport, the staff at the Borough Council Offices presented Mr. Thomas on Saturday with an Onoto fountain-pen and wallet. Mr. Brunei White, in handing over the gifts, testified to the loyalty, keen interest, honesty and integrity which had characterised Mr. Thomas's discharge of his duties. He was pleased to say that Mr. Thomas had taken advantage of the opportuni- ties offered him, and had acquired a thorough knowledge of office work. From the first he had entered upon his duties with a determination to succeed, and he had done so beyond his expecta- tions. and had proved to be of great assistance to him. Speeches were also made by Mr. W. Howel Evans (head constable), Mr. T. Rams- bottom, Mr. David Evans (Rate Collector), and Mr. R. Steadman Thomas. In responding Mr. Thomas thanked them for the gifts and said he would endeavour to serve his future employers as faithfully as he had served Mr. Brunei White. Mr. Thomas is the youngest son of Mrs. E. Thomas, Troedvrliiwowen Farm, Cilycwm, Uan- dovery. Successful "Motherhood" Matinee. The matinee given at The Lyric on Wednesday, the 25th ult., under the auspices of the local Child Welfare and Maternity Committee was a great success. The hall was crowded with mothers and their children, who were deeply interested in the splendid picture programme that had been arranged for them. The first picture was an interesting Pathe Gazette followed by a comic with which the children were delighted. "Motherhood," by Mrs. H. B. Irving, was then screened, and it proved to be a beautiful and a most instructive film. It was shown through- out the country during National Baby Week. The final item was a series of pictures dealing with mothercraft. and which were lucidly ex- plained by Dr. L. M. Bowen-Jones, M.O.H. The pictures were much appreciated by all, and the energetic secretary of the Child Welfare Committee, Mrs. Williams, Carne, and the other members of the committee, are to be compli- mented upon the excellent and appropriate programme they had provided. They were ac- corded hearty votes of thanks for the active interest they took in the work by Dr. D. A. Hughes, County* Medical Officer of Health, ancr AI(I. J. B. Arthur. J.P. The committee are deeply indebted to Mr. Tom Barger for his kind- ness in having lent the Lyric for the occasion. Sunday National News." — Mr. W. J. Jones. 14, Orchard-street, Carmarthen, has been appointed sole agent for the "Sunday National Newis." Sunday School Anniversary.—The Rev. Glyndwr Richards, B.A., B.D., preached at the Sunday School anniversary services in connection with the English Congregational Church on Sunday morning and evening. in the afternoon he addressed the four Eng- lish Nonconformist Sunday Schools of the town. Cricket. The Grammar School Cricket Team played against the Mental Hospital Team at the Hospital on Thursday in last week, and won by one run, the score being— Grammar School, 44; Mental Hospital, 43.- On Saturday the Grammar School played the Uanelly COWity School at the Grammar School, and were defeated. Llanelly scored 77 runs, and Carmarthen 24. Whose Pigeon?—Mr. W. Owen, 6, Picton- place, caught a fine homing pigeon on Tuesday evening. The bird perched itself on a bedroom window-sill of Air. Owen's house, and his younger daughter enticed it into tlie room, and fed it on her hand. Mr. Owen found that the bird was evidently a valuable one. It had a silver ring with a number on it on one leg and a rubber ring on the other. New Appointment. Mr. Harry Evans, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Evans, Trcvethin, Pan-ma in-street, is about to leave shortly for South Africa, having been accepted into the South African Mounted Police. Mr. Evans, who was recently de- mobilised after serving four years in the East, was formerly employed by Messrs. Oliver's, and at the time of joining up was at a Swansea branch. His numerous friends wish him every success on his new appoint- j ment. Peace-Signing Reception.—The news of the signing of Peace was received in the town about 5.30 Saturday evening, and was immediately followed by the ringing of the bells of St. Peter's Church, while hooters and engine whistles were kept blowing for a considerable time. The streets were also gaiiy cYecorated with flags. Wjith theilr usual loyalty since the outbreak of War, the Salvation Army Band paraded the streets. Carmarthen, in falling back upon this band, should remember that they are entitled to some consideration. Could not the Town Council see their way clear to present them with a set of instruments? It would not be a charitable gift, but a slight r<VX>griijti!on of the deep debt *they owtfl them. Trades Council and Housiiir.A public meeting was held in the Y.M.O.A. on Sun- day last, under the auspices of the Carmar- then Trades iand Labour Council, presided over by Councillor P. J. Williams, of the D.S. and S. Federation, when an address was given by Mr. T. H. Morgan, of the N.U.R. on the Government Housing Scheme. After several questions had been answered, the following resolution was carried unanimously: That this public meeting protests against the apathy shown by the Town Council towards the Housing Question. In view of the deplorable state of housing accommodation in the town, we furtjher call upon that body to forthwith (adopt the Government Housing Scheme and prepare a lay out scheme and forward to the Local Government Board for ap- proval, and to exhibit these plans in a public place. Failing this we decide to call upon the Local Government Board to take action immediately." Funeral. J— The funeral of Mrs. Jane Thomas, Morgan Arms Inn, Water-street, took place on Thursday in last week at the Cemetery, Rev. Dyfnallt Owen and Rev. D. Griffiths, Tulogi, officiating. The chief mourners were: Mr. David Thomas (hus- band) Mr. J. Thomas (son); Mr. E. Jones and Miss M. Thomas (daughters); Mr. and Mrs. A. Davies, Llanelly; Rev. and Mrs. D. E. Davies. Ton Pentre (sons-in-law and daughters); Mrs. A. Thomas. Bankyfelin (sister); Mr. W. Thomas (nephew); Mr. and Mrs. S. Thomas, Green Park (brother and sister-in-law); Messrs. R. E. and Bob Thomas, Llanelly (cousins); Mrs. J. Thomas, Penllwyn Park; Miss May Tucker, Mydrim; Mr. and Mrs. D. James, Pont- Oienry (nieces and nephews); Mr. James Thomas, Watc rloo-ter race, and Mr. J. Thomas, Penralltddu (cousins). Floral tri- butes were received from the following:- Father and children; Mrs. J. Thomas and family, Penllwyn Park; Miss G. Jenkins, Fountain Hall-terrace; Mrs. Davies and family, 38, Water-street; Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas, St. David's-street; R. and F. Thomas, Golden Anchor; Mrs. James, Cadifor Stores, and Mrs. E. Lewis, Pen- rhiw. The bereaved family wish to*, thank a!! friends for sympathy and floral tributes received in their sorrow. Women's Unionist Association.—A meet- ing of the Carmarthen Borough Women's TJnionst Association was held at the Ivy Bush Hotel, Carmarthen, on Tuesday even- ing, June 24tli. The meeting was presided over by Mrs. Win. Evans (mayoress), who was supported by Alderman Wm. Evans (Mayor) and Mrs. D. E. Stephens, Wellfield Road, chairman of the Carmarthen Division Women's Unionist Ad^oaiation. Hhe fol- lowing officers were elected for the year:— President, Lady Dynevor; vice-presidents, Miss Pooley, Picton-place: Miss P. Rich- ards, Picton-terrace; Mrs. Pugh Evans, The Parade; Mrs. Norton, Wellfield Road; Mrs. Marsden, Llanllwch Vicarage; chairman, Mr. Wm. Evans, Mayoress; vice-chairman, Mrs. Walter Spurrell; hon. treasurer, Mrs. Snow, Penllwyn Park. Delegates were elec- ted to the Council of the Women's Associa- tion, also the Council of the Carmarthen Division Unionist Association. Miss A. M. West, Swansea, of the Natianal Unionist Association (Women's Branch), in an elo- quent address, pointed out why Unionist women should organise. Mr. T. F. James, Unionist Agent, appealed for close co-opera- tion of men and women in the Unionist organisation. Ajldernian, Wm. Evans, the mayor, also spoke. A vote of thanks to the chairman and the speakers terminated a successful meeting. Presentations.—On Friday evening, June 20th, Mr. Pearson Hewctson. general mana- ger for the West Wales Farmers' Dairy Society, Ltd., who has vacated his position with the above society to take up a position with the Nestle and. Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co., Ltd.. was presented with a hand- some travelling case as a token of esteem and regard on the occasion of his leaving, from the managers and employees and office .staff of the Carmarthen and Llandilo fac- tories of the West Wales Farmers' Dairy Society. Ltd. They regretted his departure. and wished him every sucoess in his new sphere. Mr. Hewetson suitably responded, and said that he hoped the West Wales Farmers' Dairy Society would continue to be a success, and that it would prove a beacon light- to the Farmers' Co-operative movement throughout the United King- dom.—On Saturday hist, Miss A. Prichard. manageress of the West Wales Farmers' Dairy Society, Ltd., was upon her depar- ture presented with a handsome wristlet watch as a token of esteem and regard by the farmers, emnloyees, and office staff of the society. Though they legretted her leaving, they wished her every success in Jjer new sphere, and honed she would make manv new friends. Miss Prichard suitably repl'ed, and said she would never forget the fine exopriencc she had received at Car- marthen. Mr. F. Ruttlev, Star Inn. Llnn- gunnor. nblv organised both presentations.

AMMAXFORD. The death took place at Maerdy-road on Thursday night of Mr. R. S. Goulden, a former postman, who had since served in the forces and contracted tuberculosis. Till a few weeks ago, he was a patient at the Cimla Hospital, Neath. Knowing that he would not recover, it was his dying wish to be removed to Ammanford. Rooms were found for him, and a nurse to attend him. his wish being fully observed. He was a native of Cowbridge. Full military honours were accorded on Tuesday afternoon, j when the interment took place in the St. Michael graveyard.

Local Obituary MRS. ELIZABETH LLOYD. A member of a highly esteemed family in the town passed away on Friday last, in the person of Mrs. Elizabeth Lloyd, widow of Mr. Richard Lloyd, 3, Quay-street. Sixty-one years of age, she had been in failing health for some time. She was a member of Christ Church. Deep sympathy is extended to her seven children- two sons and five daughters-in their bereave- ment. The funeral took place on Monday at the Cemetery, Rev. Benj. Davies, M.A., vicar of St. David's, and Rev. Gwynfe Jones (curate) officiating. The chief mourners were :—Messrs. Jack and Tom Lloyd (sons), Messrs. Walter Lloyd, Tom Lloyd, W. H. Jones, and J. Evans (brothers-in-law); Messrs. Tom Jones and Ger wyn Lloyd (nephews), and Mr. Bland Davies. Floral tributes were received from the follov. ing With sweet and loving memories of a darling Mother from her sorrowing children; In ,loving memory of our dear grandma from her little grandchildren; Willie, Jane, and Tom Gwyn; Jack, Gladys, and the children; Tom. Let-tie, and Gerwyn; With deepest regret from Billie; In loving memory of a dear daughter and sister; Sarah, Jim, Vera. a^d'Bennie; All at 12, Lammas-street; Miss Sal 'Lewis; Misses Susie and Leo Jones; Mr. and Mrs. Jack C. Evans, Dark-gate: Mr. and Mrs. W. David Thomas, Upcott; Mrs. Morgan, Nantycaws; Miss E. Arthur; Mrs. Adams and Connie; Mrs. W. H. Morris and family; Miss M. Arthur; Mr, Bland Davies and family; Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Jones, and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Llanelly. The be- reaved family wish to thank all who sympa- thised with them in their sad bereavement.

ii-io Carmarthen Town Council THE HOUSING SCHEME. The Mayor (Aid. W. Evans) presided oVU" a meeting of the Carmarthen Town Council 011 Wednesday night. The new surveyor (Mr. A. 1. Jones) attended, and was formal- ly introduced by the Town Clerk (Mr. H. B. White) and welcomed on behalf of the pouneil by the Mayor and Ald. John Lewis. Mr. Jones returned thanks to the council for appointing him. In connection with the reception of the cadre of the 24th Welsh on Thursday (yesterday), the Mayor said the Mayoress and certain ladies of the town decided to give at tea to the members of the battalion. The Mayor added that it was also intended to entertain the 4th and 5th Welsh Regi- ment and the Royal Engineers when the cadres of those units arrived in the town.— On the motion of Mr. D. J. Davies, the best thanks of the council were accorded to the Mayoress and ladies for providing the tea. It was decided that the mayor and cor- poration should attend a peace thanksgiving service on Sunday next, at St. Peter's Cnurch in the morning and Lammas-street in the evening. As the national holiday for celebrating peace has been fixed for Saturday, July 19, the council decided that the market at Car- marthen should be held on Friday, July 18. Discussion ensued over the proposed housing scheme for the borough, and the Surveyor (Mr. S. L. Richards), explaining the lay-out scheme, said the site, which was at Morgan Arms field, comprised six acre, and the maximum number of houses allowed in that field was 72. They oould erect CH good houses there. If they allowed 20 per plot as recommended by the Royal it' stitute of Surveyors, they could build 73 houses there. The institute also reoorif mended at least 70 feet between the houses, but the Local Government Board and others favoured 80 feet between the houses. The lay-out scheme had been planned as to allow eventually for a road running from Morgan Arms to near the top corner of Waterloo*- terrace. It was decided that a valuer should be engaged to value the field before deciding upon the number of houses to be built. A letter having been read from the sur- veyor of Llandovery stating that he did not tell Mr. W. J. Martin that the Corporation workmen at Llandovery received JB5 per week. Mr. Martin explained that he did not say his informant was "the surveyor at Llandovery," but "a surveyor."

Local War Jottings. Corpl. Teddy Andrews, Australian Forces, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. An- drews, 27, The Avenue, is home on leave. He has served in Gallipoli, Egypt, and Palestine. Lieut. Renj. J. Isaac, son of the late Mr. J. Isaac, Cambrian Forge, and of Mrs. Isaac, of St. Clears, bore the colours of the 19th Welsh Regiment (Glamorgan Pioneers) when they were recently laid up at the City Hall, Cardiff. Miss M. W. Davies Y.A.D., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Davies, Lloyds Bank, has been demobilised after having served at military hospitals throughout the war. For some time in the early stages of the war she did duty at the local Red Cross Hospi- tal. and since August, 1915, nursed in France. Her brother, Capt. P. V. Davies, who has seen several years of active service, is still in France, being at present on the Headquarters' Staff at Courtrai. Mr. Arthur Carpenter, only son of Mr. C. H. Carpenter, newsagent, King-street, a former private in the London Scottish Regi- ment. has been selected by the C.O. of his regiment to form one of the detachment re- presenting the London Scottish Regiment in order to take part in the March of London Troops before the King in London on Saturday (to-morrow). The time for the salute bv the King is 11.30. After the re- View the troops will be entertained to a dinner at their Headquarters, and an enter- tainment will follow. Mr. Arthur Carpen- ter served with his regiment in Salonika, Palestine, and France, while his father is an old colour-sergeant. A large number of local men have recent- ly returned from Egypt after having served \ith the 4th Welsh and Roval Engineers, among them being:—Sergt. George Davies, Richmond Cottages; Sapper Dai Thomas, formerly clerk with Mr. H. Brunei White. solicitor; Corpl. Arthur T. Morgan, son of Mrs. N. Morgan, 54, St. David's-street; Corpl. D. J. Jones; Sapper W. B. Walton, Lammas-street; Sapper D. H. Davies, son of Mr. Henry Jones Davies, Barley Mow; Sapper D. Evans, son of Mrs. John Evans, Ghmnant-road; Dvr. W. Howells, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howells, Capel Evans; Sapper Albert Davies. Penuel-street; Sapper D. J. Walters, Waunaago; Sapper E. Gambold, Barnsfield-terrace; Corpl. Harold Evans, Welsh Field Ambulance, scfn of Mr. J. D. Evans (ex-relieving officer), Tabernacle-ter- race; Pte. Jack Rav,. Mill-street; Pte. Webb, Bull-lane: Pte. Sammy Jones, L'ttle Water- street; Dvr. Walter Jenkins, Blue-streeo; Sapper Christmas Evans, Union-street; Sapper Lyer, Tabernacle-row.

-0 LLANYBYTHER. At the special mart of fat stock held last Monday, 41 fat cattle and 264 fat sheep were graded and allocated. About 55 calves were sold at prices reaching C7. Messrs. Evans Bros. sold the following pro- perties at the Mart last Monday:—Bryncledlyn, Llanwenog, purchased by Mr. T. Bowen, Llan- wenog, for £105. Plasbach Farm, Llanllwni, sold to Mr. W. D. Jones, Pontfaen, Pencader, for £ 1,320. Llainddu (part of Plasbach), bought by Mr. T. Williams. Clyniar, for R85. Xeuaddfach Fields, Danybyther, purchased by Mr. J, M. Evans, auctioneer, for £620. Red Lion Inn, Glan- duar, sold to Mr. Evan Davies, Rhvdybont, for £ 710. -No. 1, Glanduar Cottages, bought by Mr. John Williams, Ivy Bush, for £ 155. No. 2, Glan- duar Cottages, sold to Mrs. Sarah Evans, the tenant, for X130. Gwarnant, Glanduar, pur- chased by Mr. E. Davies, Rhydybont, for zC37 10s. Clynmaerdy, Llanfihangel-rhosycorn, was withdrawn, but later sold by private treaty to Mr. Price, Bryncothi.

Fined 240 at Whitland. George Picton, Cringamawr Farm, sum- moned at Whitland Police Court on Wednes- day by Mr. David Roderick, inspector under the Food and Drugs Act, on two charges of selling milk deficient in fat by 33 and 26 per cent. respectively, was fined £ 40. A case in which Thomas Beynon Evans, Tegfynydd, Llanfaliteg, was charged with selling milk 18 per cent. deficient in fat, was adjourned for a month in response to an application by Mr. Mathias, solicitor, Narberth (for defendant), that the third portion' of the sample produced by Mr. Roderick should be submitted to the Government analyst for report.

"Joy Day. NINETEENTH OF JULY FIXED. Lord liownham announced at the London County Council on Tuesday afternoon that the Goverment had decided that morning upon Saturday, July 19th. as the date for the national celebrations of Peace and vic- tory.

Mrs. Lloyd George at Lampeter THE MAYOR EXPLAINS. We have been asked to publish the following letter which is a copy of that sent to Mrs. Lloyd George and relating to her recent Lampeter visit:- Lampeter, 28th June, 1919. Madam,—We have learnt with surprise and pain through local criticisms that on the occa- sion of your recent visit, Lampeter is supposed to have shown, if not a want of courtesy, at least a lack of warmth, as compared with other places in the county and-throughout the Prin- cipality; and there are not wanting persons who say or hint that the reason is that Lampeter is a stronghold of the Church and of Conserva- tism. We beg leave to assure you that if there was any lack of warmth, neither we, nor those who share our political and religious opinions, were, in the least degree, responsible. We do not. believe that there is a single man or woman in Lampeter but would have felt honoured in doing honour to the wife of the great Statesman, to whom we owe an immeasurable debt—to a lady moreover who has spent herself so nobly for our gallant Welsh soldiers. It would have gratified us to acknowledge, to you personally our deep sense of our debt. We were denied that privilege, but we wish now to say that it is a debt we are proud to owe. The true wealth of a country consists in its great men, and we hold ourselves each and all richer in that Mr. Lloyd George Ines. You appealed, madam, we believe, for trust in him, and patience, while he is inevitably absent, and absorbed in kis momentous work. So far as we are concerned, that trust is already his, and we promise you that patience. If there exist people, anywhere who would stab our Prime Minister in the back, while he is labouring for us all, they are not to be found among the Conservatives or the Churchmen of Lampeter. If, as seems pos- sible, you yourself, madam, were surprised at the sectional character of your reception, a single fact will show how far we and our friends are from being responsible for it. Although the Mayor had received no official intiir-ition of your visit, he went to the chaIr- inun _t1 1,.¡eoJ. ;'l'rS.IJ,I;: of the Liberal Associa- tion, and said to him that he felt sure the Coipoiation would consider it an honour to re- ceive you officially; but the chairman replied that the meeting was a private one, in which business of the Liberal Association would be transacted. Of course, tire Mayor could do no more. The other signatories of this letter were likewise, in other ways. given to understand that the meeting was a meeting of Liberals only. We believe that there was a. change at the eleventh hour, and that some sort of intimation was given that all would be welcome; but, un- fortunately, we knew nothing about it until all was' over. On whom rests the responsibility for the aspect given to your visit, we do not know, but it is certainly not ours. If the Corporation had not been, to say the least of it, discouraged, it would have welcomed you; the authorities at St. David's College would have welcomed you no less warmly; and the people of the town would have been unanimous in their approval. We do not believe that Mrs. Lloyd George can go anywhere in Wales without receiving the warmest of welcomes from the whole people ir- respective of party, creed or faction, unless some of them have been Jed to believe that their presence is not desired. This was our belief, and, holding it for what seemed to be conclusive reasons, we felt that we could best show our respect by retraining from intrusion. As the matter is of some public interest, we are sending copies of this letter to the local newspapers.—We are, Madam, yours faithfully, (Signed) EVAN EVANS, Mayor of Lampeter. HUGH WALKER, Deputy Principal of St. David's College. DAVID T. ALBAN. Vicar of Lam- peter.

CROSS HANDS. Mr. Dan Jones, B.A., Cross Hands, has suc- ceeded in passing his final examination for the B.D. Degree. Mr. Jones was with the army in Salonika until Armistice Day, and only resumed his studies- at Cardiff at the beginning of the year. This makes his success all the more creditable.

PONTYBEREM. The Rev. R. J. Jones, B.A., B.D., Caersalem, Poutyberem, recently received a communication from the Governors of the University College of Wales, Bangor, offering him a, post as exten- sion lecturer in philosophy. This speaks very highly of Mr. Jones' scholastic attainments. He has only been in Pontyberem for a few months, but he has already won the esteem of all sections, and while congratulating him on receiving such an honour from the University authorities, it is sincerely hoped that he will decide to remain in Pontyberem. On Tuesday morning in last week the death took place, after a short illness, of little Elwyn Jones, the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Jones, Eiros, Bankffosfelen.' The greatest sym- pathy is felt with the family in their bereave- ment. At the beginning of last week, burglars en- tered a colliery office in Ammanford. It is assumed that these were the same persons that broke into offices at Pontyberem a fortnight or so ago. Lieut. A. P. Bowen, R.E., Pentrebach, who has seen long service with the forces in the East, recently arrived home on leave. He looks quite well and hearty after his trying experi- ences.

ABERAYRON. The death took place on Wednesday midnight, in last week, of Mr. Edward Williams, farmer, Clogfryn, Aberayron. The deceased was at- tacked on Saturday, June 21st, by a young bull at the farmyard. funeral took place on Monday at Llanddewi-A> rarth Cemetery. The death took place or; Friday of Mrs. Mar- garet Evans, wife of Capt. Evans, Albert-street, after a short illness. She leaves one son and one daughter to mourn their great loss. A lively meeting was held at the Town Hall on Friday evening in connection with the pro- posed Memorial Hall. The meeting was called to give the report of the architect re the dif- ferent sites for the proposed hall. After a great discussion, it was decided to ballot on the different sites aud it was carried by 30 votes to 20 for the Square Field. The following wpre elected as a deputation to meet Mr. Boger Lloyd, agent for the Monachty Estate, Mr. w. Key, Mr. Denham Evans, and Capt. Lloyd. The report of the deputation will be received by the Executive Committee on Tuesday next, July 1st.

The Ammanford Council's employees have threatened to "strike" unless their wages are increased to £3 a week. They are now getting about 45s.

Return of the 24th Welsh RECEPTION AT CARMARTHEN. The 24th Welsh Regiment, the cadre of which (as announced m last week's "Car- marthen Journal") arrived in Carmarthen unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 25th, id a battalion formed in January, 1917, by the amalgamation of the Glamorgan and Pem- broke Yeomanry, who were then serving dismounted in Egypt. The ecmmaiiding officei- of the battalion is Lieut.-Colonel C. J. H bpence-Jones, C.M.G., D.S.O., who prior to 1amalgamation, commanded the Pembroke 1 eomanry The second in com- mand is Major J. B. H. Woodcock. D.S.O. (who came home with the cadre), and the adiutant is Capt. J. F. A. Lewis, M.C. of the quartermaster is Capt. Rurn- na.l MX whilst the companies were finally commanded by Capt. O. Fisher Capt. E. V c'VL^ €aI>t- R- ^Uson. and V apt. C. tr. S. Barnes (Llangadock). At intervals the unit repleted its strength with <1 rafts of the Welsh Regiment. On the amalgamation of the two regi- ments a considerable number of officers, surplus to the establishment, were employed with other units and served with distinc- uon. amongst them being Lieut.^CoL icrald Bruce, Lanelay, Pontyclun, com- manning- ofheer of the Glamorgan Yeo- who received the C.M.G. and U.fc.O.; Lieut .-Col. Ernest Helme, D.S 0 Gower Lieut.-Col. The Hon. Odo Vivian! v '• ^w?'Asea: Lieut.-Col. Delme Davies- .ivuns, D.S.O., Penylan, Carmarthenshire: _>ieut.-( ol. Partridge, D.S.O., Abergenny; Lieut.-Col. Collie, C.M.G., D.S.O., and T",eut,s. Rogers M-C Sheddon, ?r ^V,1Ilums> M (' «">d J- H. Howell, M.C. It is an interesting fact that the Pem- b-ioke > eomanry is the oldest Yeomanry i eguneiit in existence and has the unique distinction of having a battle honour won 'T-e so'! ^*l oa'r Britain when it repelled the r rench at Fishguard On Thursday (yesterday) the cadre WM giv?n a civic reception. A procession com- prisincr past and present members of the ont.talion, was formed at the Barracks, and after being formally welcomed by the and Corporation in Guildhall Square Jlw battalion proceeded to St. Peter's Church, when the colours were handed over for safe custody, and a memoria! service to th" fallen A fuller report will appear in our next issue. HISTORY OF THE BATTALION. the 24th Welsh has to its credit a. proud record in the war in the East and in France antj figured prominently in many notable engagements. After traiiiiiiio near Cairo, 110 battalion, which recruited its ranks c.neflv irom the counties of Pembroke, Caimarthen, Cardigan, and Glarnorgan, moved up to Palestine as part of the 231st Infantry Brigade of the 74th (Yeomanry) Jhvision, arriving just after the first battle ot Gaza. The division was in reserve during the second battle of Gaza. After some months of trench warfarf> and training, the battalion took part with the rest of the division in the battles of Beersheba and Sheria on the 31st October, 1917, and the 6th November, 1917, respectively. On the withdrawal of the Turks the brigade, em- oracmg the 24th Welsh, after a long, and arduous mardi of three days, participated in local operations in the hills to the west of -Je I iisnlem, and later operated in the successful attack on Jerusalem on the 8th December. 1917. The battalion also iCginfJ in the <ued<sfn! cuuntior-atiack when the Turks took the offensive on the 26th December, 1917, for the purpose of regaining Jerusalem, and in February, 1918 participated in the operations round Jericho a«d afterwards in local attacks ad- v.incipr the line preparatory for the big attacE of Nablus at the beginning of March, n18. Shortly afterwards orders were re- c.-uyed to proceed to France, and the bat- talion and the r0t of the division disem- barked at Marseilles on the 7th May, 1918. The battalion then assisted in the great push of the Allies up to the signing of the Armistice. After a period of training in Northern France, the 24th Welsh took over portion of the line in front of St. Venant, just south of the Forest of Nieppe, and took part in the advance on Merville. Transferred to the Somirxe immediately afterwards, it was in the attack on Bachau- vennes. Drincourt, Villers, Fauoon, Tem- pleux T.a Fosse, and Longavnes, and eubse- qupntly in the battle of Epehy, preceding the break-up of the Ilindenburg line. After this engagement, the battalion with the rest of the division, moved north, took over the line at Mont St. Aubers, and followed up the Boslie in his retirement on the south of Lille to Tournai, taking Tournai on the 9th November. 1918-two days be- fore* the Armistice. Since then the bat- talion was stationed at Grarnmont in Bel- gium. and the cadre disembarked at Dover on Tuesday in last week. While in the Egyptian Expeditionary Force from January. 1917, to April. 1918, the 24th Welsh suffered the following casualties:— Killed. Wounded. Missing. Officers 6 11 — Other Ranks 59 239 — While serving on the. Western front from May. 1915, to November, the casualties were: — Killed. Wounded. Missing. OFIOPIS 6 18 — (3 gassed) Other ranks 56 388 11 (30 gassed) A splendid share of honours and awarclo was won by the battalion. Lieut.-Colcnel Spence-Jones, the commanding officer,^ was made C.M.G. and was awarded the D.S.O.; Major J. B. H. Woodcock won the D.S.O. ten" officers sm-tired t tile M.C and one gained the bar to LC.; whilst among the other ranks 2 won the M.S.M., 13 the D C.M., and 19 the M.M. Seven officers and seven other ranks were j mentioned in dispatches.

_m- LAMPETER SHOW. It is understood that after a lapse of six years, owing to the war, the Lampeter Agricultural Society propose re-starting its show this year. For the first time classes for Hereford Cattle will be included m the schcxhiiK Full information can be ob- tained from the secretary. fr. J. D. Lloyd, 2. Bridge-street, Lampeter.

1 1 FERRYSIDE. At the Royal Show last week. Mr. Hugh Thomas, Cwm Mill Hotel, was awarded 1st prize for Welsh mountain pony stallion; also special prize for best pony, open to Wales and Monmouthshire, with stiver medal. Mrs. Hutfh Thomas may also claim the silver medal given to the breeders of ll fir-t prize winners on behalf of her late uncle, as his legal representative.

BIRTHS. Chapman.—June 2Sth, at Church House, Llan- stephan. to Mr. and Mrs. Chapman, of Loido.t. a daMahter. (Nee Annie Owen). Lewis.—June 22nd, at 2, Bridge-street, Carmar- then, the wife of Mr. William Lewis, of a daughter. IN MEMORIAM. Davies.—In ever-loving memory of W. E. M. Davies. who fell in action in France .July 2nd, 1918. We miss you and mourn you in silence llnSf'en. And dwell on the memories of the days that have been. Unknown and forgotten by some you may be But'the memory of you, dearest Willie, is sacred to us. —From his loving Dad, Mam, and Sister, also Marv, 30, Richmond Terrace, Carmar- then. (1450 t

Kidwelly Town Council The monthly meeting of the Town Council was held at the Town Hall on Friday, the 20th inst., the Mayor (Councillor J. Morgan) in the chair. Councillor H. WilkiBS moved that the ques- tion of putting the hedges in order be deferred until the autumn.—Councillor J. Morgan secon- ded, and it was carried. PLAKS. Plans for proposed alterations at Broomhill were submitted and passed subject to the M.O.H.'s approval.-Plans of new stable, &c., for the Corporation were also passed.—Councillor Wilkins drew attention to the large quantity of hay consumed by the Corporation horses. He doubted if their animals devoured it all. It was time to have proper accommodation for the animals.—A small committee was appointed to select a site for the stable, the Surveyor in the meantime to make terms with Mr. E. Williams for the temporary acquisition of his outbuild- ings and yard. HOUSING SCHEME. It transpired that a weekly report as to the progress of the housing scheme must be sent to Dr. Addison.—Councillor Wilkins said that there was a bitter feeling in the town against the delay in proceeding with the provision or houses. There were at least fifty couples in need of houses, and the Council had not even selected sites. There was an ideal site in Water- street near the Gardde.-Councillor Cole thought plans had been prepared, and the Mayor was supposed to call a meeting of the Housing Committee.—The Mayor disclaimed any respon- sibility for the delay.—It was decided to dele- gate powers to the committee to prepare and carry out a scheme. J.P.'s. Councillor Wilkins referring to the resolution he moved at the last meeting in favour of re- commending the names of Dr. Griffiths and Mr. John Thomas to the Advisory Committee, said he had been accused, behind his back. of having ignored the claims of the Labour party. As a member of that party he declared that politics should not enter the important matter of the selection of magistrates, and he unhesitatingly supported the gentlemen named as being highly qualified for the position. Both had done a great deal for the town.—Aid Anthony: The gentlemen referred to were two of the most popular men in the town, and their appoint- ment would he approved by the electorate generally.

-do- R.A.S.E. Show, Cardiff. EXHIBITS BY R. A. LISTER & CO., LTD., DURSLEY. This well-known WTest of England Engineering Firm made, as usual in pre-war days, a very attractive and comprehensive display of agricul- tural and other machinery for which they have a great reputation in all parts of the world. In view of the fact that during the war their large works was practically devoted to the manu- facture of munitions and ether work of national importance, the development which has taken place in connection with the "Lister" lines affords evidence of the splendid organization and progressivenessofthisnrm. "Lister" Separa- tors, Churns and other Dairy Appliances, Petrol and Oil Engines, were shown in a full range of sizes. Amongst special exhibits this year is a 10 h.p. Twin Cylinder Engine running at a speed of 500 r.p.m.—it is fitted with two flywheels and b-clt, pulley, suitable for driving a line of shaft- ing or ¡tber machinery w?v i, itajutteti that amount of power. The "Lister" Milking Ma- chines, of which many hundreds were installed on English Farms before the period of hostili- ties, appeared in greatly improved form. There are no rubber inflations in the teat cups, as with the earlier type of machine, and only a single rubber milk tube from the claw piece to the can instead of a double set of rubbers, so that there is less than half the quantity of rubber goods to perish and be replaced. Finally, the world-famed "Cockslmtt Ploughs," of which tens of thousands are already at work in the United Kingdom, were shown in many styles, both for horse and tractor use, and also to suit varying classes of work and different conditions of land. The special feature of this section of the stand was the new pattern self-lift or automatic plough, operated by a cord from the tractor. The principle of the Self-lift was ad- mirably demonstrated by means of a cleverly arranged belt-drive from one of the firm's en- gines. Illustrated catalogues of all the Firm's Speciali- ties will be gladly sent post free on application to Dursley.

RIDWELLY. The ancient borough was represented at the ceremony of conferring the Freedom of the Borough of Cardiff on H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, by the Mayor (Mr. J. Morgan) and Mr. W. D. James, The Barbican, who was Mayor in the Coronation year, and in that capacity was present at the historic function of the Prince's Investiture in Carnarvon Castle, 1911. Nest week an opportunity will be given the people of Kidwelly once again to demonstrate their patriotism by subscribing for the Funding Loan and Victory Bonds, which, in the opinion of those best qualified to judge, are the best investments which will be., offered to the public for many a long year. The former will yield interest at the rate of 5 per cent. on the money invested, and the latter at the rate of E4 14s. per cent., whiie in the case of the Victory Bonds the investor has the certainty of receiving a bonus of £]5 on every dC85 invested, at one of the annual drawings, which will take place on September 1st, 1920, and the following years. The small capitalists are advised to put their mcney in War Savings Certificates, which are free of Income Tax, and which may now be held for an additional five years, at the end of which each 15s. Cd. will realise ti Cs. It should be remembered that the amounts in- vested in the purchase of War Savings Certifi- cates will be added to the total credited to Kidwelly during the Victory Loan Campaign. We therefore appeal to every citizen to partici- pate in the local effort in any of the ways already suggested, so that the good name of Kidwelly, as evidenced in various ways during the war, and especially in last year's War Weapons Week, will be further enhanced. The campaign will open on Saturday next (5th inst.) and all are urged to join in the Mayoral pro- cession, which will leave the Town Hall at 6.45 p.m. for the Castle grounds, where a meeting will be addressed by, among others, Mr. John Hinds, M.P., Lord-lieutenant of the county; Mr. Alfred Stephens, J.P., C.C., Mr. S. Glynne Jones, O.B.E., and Mr. J. Howell Davies, M.B.E., county organizer. The Town Band will be in attendance. The inhabitants are requested to decorate their premises on Saturday and through- out the following week. It is hoped that an aeroplane or other aircraft will take part in the work of propaganda. Peace Day (Saturday, June 28th) was allowed to pass without any official recognition, and was a great contrast to Armistice Day. One quarter of the town, however, true to its traditions, spontaneously rose to the occasion, almost every house in Water-street displaying flags and bunt- ing, while a. party of youngsters, with redoubt- able "Mabon" as organizer, paraded the town flying flags, and discoursing vocal and instru- mental (!) music. All credit to the democrats of Water-street.

LLANGENDEIRNE. Prior to his departure from Crane street Baptist Church, Pontypool, where has has successfully ministered for nve years, m e Rev. W. H. Jones (son of the Rev R. H. Jones, Lla-ngendeirne), ,vas on T'eM»y evening the recipient of rase i iti from the church and congregation, and fine tri- butes were borne to his 'erJ,,?s to the church as preacher and jastor. The KV. gentleman is about to undertake The pas- torate of Water Barn Baptist Chrrch, near Manchester, where he will succeed Dr A,d- vidge. The church has a nem vshlp of over 300.

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The Housing of the Miner. WHO IS TO BLAME? One would suppose from the evidence given before the Commission that the col- liery-owners have been guilty of heartless neglect to see that the miners were properly housed. That evidence made a harrowing P'^ure of the domestic conditions under which colliers live when at home. It, was shown by facts which were undoubtedJv true and which are quite familiar to those i US know the colliery districts well, that the families of colliers lived under the rn.°^ improper and unsuitable conditions, with a total absence of baths and suitable accommodation for decent and seemly exis- tence; conditions which everyone will admit. are repugnant to all and which ought not to be allowed to exist. The inference was, of course, that- these hardships and injus- tices were directly due to the collierv owners, and it is to be regretted that other facts regarding this question which would have put a very different complexion upon it, were not brought out at the sittings <>f tne Commission. It was suggested that the mine-owners owners ought to have seen that their work- people had decent homes to live in, especi- ally in view of the enormous profits they were supposed to be making. Now, ther" are several answers to this (what amounts to an) open accusation against the owners of responsibility for this unpleasant condi. tion of things. In the first place how long is it since Mr. Smillie and his friends hav. awoke to the bad housing conditions of the mmer? Very much longer ago than the whole country in general realised the bad housing everywhere? In other words this question of housing is not confined to the coal mining industry. It is a state cf things which exists in all sorts and condi- tions of places and affects not cnly colliers, hut all sorts and conditions of workers. It is all very well for leaders to hold up their hands in horror at the domestic con- ditions under which the collier and IDs family live. Other people are as much concerned and anxious to end them as Mr. hmilhe, but those conditions are a part of history. And, moreover, as those who know the collier—the Welsh collier at any rate, and probably the collier in other parts of the kingdom—will agree that it is not so very many years ago since the collier would have been the first to turn down with con- tempt or indifferene any proposal to change those domestic habits to which he had been brought lip. But if the collier and his leader are awake to the unseemly character of those condi- tions, so is the engineer, the steel-smelter I the tin-worker, the shop-assistant, the clerl:, the electrician, many thousands of whom are suffering from improper housing. Tho sium and the uncomfortable and inadequate house is everywhere, and to do away with these is a national question and not oi .• c-nfiTv-d day Her Majesty tiiv *^ueen found several very unsatisfactory tenements where the people were living under deplorable condi- tions in Bethnal Green and the East End of London districts which have nothing to do with coal-owners or coal-mines. And who is it that has been called upon by Government to put these conditions right? Not the employers, but the local authorities. So that if the mine-owners are to blame for the bad housing of their em- ployes, we are all equally to blame-w", bakers and butchers, grocers, tailors, publi- cans, who serve on the various local authori- ties. Why are coal-owners alone among the many and various kinds of employers rq to be singled out for reproach because the housing of their workpeople may often be deplorable, when in point of fact the housing in many other industries is ad- mitted on all hands to be equally bad? There is only one answer that we know of which has been attempted to this ques- tion. It is that because the coal-owners have made such huge profits in the past— presumably far larger profits than any other class of employers have made—it was their duty to have seen to these housing conditions out of the abundance of their wealth. The retort is that coal-owners as ia body are not so fabulously rich as some people think, and they certainly as a class are not richer than en;ployers in other industries. As a matter of fact there are many small tradesman, even in small agricultural and other similar towns, making equally as much money in proportion as many a coal- owner a.nd saying nothing about it. What would be the result of an enquiry into the condition of houses owned by some of the^e tradesmen? As a matter of fact the man who gapes in wonder at the wealth of the coal-owner is like the man who marvels at and envies the neighbour who has picked the winner at the Derby. If he gave any thought at all to the matter—and he docs not do so-ht would consider the position and history of the coalfields as a whole, and give due waight to the fact that millions of pounds have been sunk for nought, that hundreds of families have been irretrievably ruined 1 ia establishing the prosperous coal industry of this country. It remains true, however, jhat some in- dividual coal-owners have prospered greatly cut of the industry, and it is only fair to ask whether they have not done anything towards the better housing of their men. As a matter of fact, many of them have done so, and at enormous expense to them- selves. Take the case of the late Sir Arthur Markham. who. at Bullcroft, near Don- caster. erected a model village for miners, with houses equipped with every modern convenience and fitted with electric light. A very successful effort this, and one .hich the men much appreciate, but not the only one in the country by any means. There are many other examples, in fact, and it is to be regretted that the evidence available on this point was not brought before the Coal Commission. If it is asked why still more of the coal- owners did not follow Sir Arthur Mark- ham's example, the answer—and it ought to be absolutely conclusive-is found in the well-known fact that miner-e leaders themslves complained that such experiments were merely an attempt on the part of the owners tn get the men under complete con- trol. Don't you be trapped into letting them build houses for you, or else you 11 never be able to strike, because if you did strike you would not be able to pay rent to the owners and you. would be liable to immediate eviction." This is how the leaders in their own words warned the men repeatedly. So how can one wonder that the housing of the miner is quite as back- ward as that of any other class of worker0

The news of the signing of peace was very quietly received in Ammanford. Excepting a few flags which were put out in the mnin streetf. there was no outward expression of the joyful significance of the occasion.