The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

Local War Jottings. Mrs. Carpenter. Lammas-tstreet, has is- ceived tho 1914 Star and colours from the c War Office in recognition of the. services rendered by her late husband. Getorge Thomas Carpenter, who died in France from wounds received in action October 27th, 1914. Deceased soldier was a native of London, while his wife is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richards, Abergwili. Mr. and Mrs. G. Tansill, 1, Towy Villas, Station Road, Carmarthen, received official rews last Sunday .from the Records Office, York. that their son, Freddie J'ansill, East YorishVi- Re/'mont wi n, w >> d jnissing on the 27th May, ltttB. has died on the day he was reported missing or since. This is the second son they have lost in the war, the first being W. J. Tansill, R.E., who died of dy sen try at the 17th General Hospital, Alexandria, on the 29th July, 1917. Any information regarding him from soldiers who have been prisoners .if war or otherwise will L)(-, gladly received by the anxious parents. A further batch of local men have re- turned from the East, among them being:— Capt. Howard B. White, M.C., Welsh Regi- ment, son of Mr. H. Brunei White. Town Clerk, and of Mrs. White, The Grange: Lieut. Ieuan Walters, R.E., son of Mr. Thos. Walters, solicitor, and Mrs. Walters, Pen- llwyn-park; Lieut. Cecil Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joiiii Jones, Abergwili; Sergt. Jim Davies, R.E.. Church-street; Sappers Tudor Winter. R.E., son of Mr. and Mrs. Winter, King-street; Sergt. Myrddin Thomas, R.E., son of Mr. Thomas, Spilnian-street; Corpl. Stanley Isaac, R.E., son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Isaac, Cambrian Hons* Sapper Hopkm Evans, R.E., son of Mr. and Mrs. Evans, 161, Priory-street; Sapper- E. C. Taylor, R.E., 50, Little Water-street; Sapper Albert Davies, R.E., Penuel-st-roet; Sergt. Trevor Jones, R.F.A., "ori of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, 5, Richmond-terrace; Sapper Ernest Morris, R.E., son of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Morris, 24, The Quay: Sapper D. J. Thomas, R.E., son of Mr. W. Thomas (water in- spector) and Mrs. Thomas, 5, Spring-gardens. Among those mentioned in a dispatch from Field-marshali Sir Douglas Haig during Sep- tember 16, 1918, to March 15, 1919, are:— Lieut.-Col. C. J. H. Snence-Jones, D.S.O., attd. 24th Batt. Welsh Regime lit (T.F.) (Capt. R.P.), of Pantglas. and Major J. B. H. Woodcock, attd. 24th Batt. Welsh Regi- ment (T.F.). Major Woodcock accompanied the cadre of the 24th Batt. Welsh Regiment to Carmarthen last week when the colours were deposited in St. Peter's Ch'.rch.

CARMARTHENSHIRE FA UMERS' I UNION. A minting of ithe executive committee of the Carmarthenshire Farmers' Union was held on Saturday, Mr. J. C. V. Pryse-Rice, Lhvynvbrain, presiding. A resolution was received from a local branch maintaining that, the price of butter was not sufficient. in view of the icreased cost of other com- modities. It was decided to send a strong resolu- tion to the National Farmers' Union ask- ing it to take steps to secure tin increase in the price.

BIRTH. Liekley. — July ot'n, at 12. Qi-een-street, Carmarthen, to Mr. and Mrs. VV. Liekley —a son. (PA957—11:7 MARRIAGE. Fit iicli--AritePhiiil. -At Cardiff on the 8ili inst., by special licence, B. Stuart. Finch, late of R.G.A., S.R. and R.A.F., to Gwendoline MaePhail, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. MaePhail. of Car- marthen. DEATHS. Reynolds.— On the 2nd il)st., at 58. l'yrland- road, Canonbury. London. N., Miss Rachel Reynolds, formerly of the Gwaehal, Llanstephan.-road, Carmarthen, aged 82. Stacey.—On July 5th, at 15, Mansel-street, Carmarthen, illia-m Stacey. in his 79th year. IN MEMORIAM. Jones.—In Ever-loving Memory of Dr. D. T. Glyn Jones, of Castle Green. Llansawel, Llandilo, who passed awav 011 July 15th, 1916.-Margaret Glyn Jones. (PA950-11 -.7

The House of Commons has discharged e of its most useful functions in the discussion of national finance this week. It is absolutely necessary that the attention « f the public should be focussed on this subject and that Parliament should give in this connection an example of the kind of leadership which carries on its best tradi- tion. In the memorable speech in which he introduced the Peace Treaty Bills into the House, the Prime Minister pointed out that "the amount raised by loans and revenue for the conduct of the war runs to £ 9,000.500,000. That is the biggest con, tribution made by any country. It is impossible to separate the problems of British fmance which that huge figure epi- tomises from the world cost qf the war, which Mr. Lloyd George stated on the same occasion at the appalling total ot £ 30,000,000.000. Mortgaged prosperity constitutes the problem that confronts the iiatons which maintain civilisation, and the mortgage is aggravated by a vast destruct- tion of assets in the almost world-wide (-oil- JlJct. We can only deal, successfully with this burden in one way. Production fights debt and can always conquer it if the ingenuity and diligence of able and virile races is rightly applied to the task. Production creates wealth, which consists of the com- modities that serve the requirements of human life. Debt sinks as wealth rises, just as wealth—real wealth—sinks as debt rises. For adequate production we need wise direction. Production working in the wrong channels may frustrate its own utili- ty and even cancel it by absorbing energy and materials in wasteful output. Given eagtiqity, c^erterm ination, ofct-ofc>era{tiion and sound policy, Britain will soon leave the lean years behind her and attain a higher prosperity than her people have ever known bofore. That is the opinion of all whose knowledge and experience entitle them to speak with the soundest authority. Phrasemongering and juggling with the snot hod af applying labour, instead) of .'actually applying it, will not help us. There is nothing but deception in the (Socialist prating about production for use (and not for profit." "Bile British nation lives mainly by trade, and largely by foreign trade, and if it is to prosper it must produce goods that it can sell. Utopia is not so near that it would be practicable to suppress competition in the home market, even if it were desirable to do that. Lenin and his associates have attempted to give effect to the idea in Russia and they have brought the output of manufacures and the distribution of raw materials and food supplies to a standstill 'with results that no Bolshevist lying can hide. But Britain would, in any event, be dependent on foreign trade eubeeted to the stress of competition unless she lost half ;her population. More pernicious than fallacious phrase- mongering is the industrial policy" which seeks to advance the interest and welfare of tite ..k;,vN ir _•!>;■ ro'-trietmg' duction 2nd increasing the cost of the goods produced. The attempt to build up wealth and plenty by reducing the supply úf all that goes to make wealth and putting more and more people to earn their living out of the dearness that dogs scarcity is like trying to fatten a bullock on less and less food and trusting to the high cost of what it eats to provide the nourishment. We have no more dangerous enemies than those misleaders of Labour who fight to 'rnaintain the ea' GaImy" system that restricts the creation of wealth. They are the men who, if they had had their way during the war would have made the Prussians masters of every British home. If they had their way now they would lead the nation through strife. want, famine, fratricidal fury and the madness of .despair to the charnel-house of Bolshevism. In our issue dated May 23rd last, we published some interesting tfacts. supplied by r. correspondent, with regard to soldier descendants of General Nott. the famous old warrior whose statue is situated in Nott-Square, Carmarthen. A suggestion was made that an inscription recording the work of General Nott be added to the name and dates now on the pediment of the statue at Carmarthen.. Our r.ote caught the eye of Major L. H. Nott, great grand- son of the old general, and he writes us as follows on the matter-—"21st- June. 1919. Sir,—I am much interested in the para- graphs relating to my family which ap ptiared in your issuer of the 23rd May, 1S19, and which reached me a few days ago. I expect to be home on leave shortly and would like to take the opportunity of visiting Carmarthen to see my great- grandfather's monument. It would be fitting to "e an insrriotion on the statue. The simpler the wording the better, pos- sibly the name and under it the names of two more famous towns General Nott entered, with the dates of entry. Thank you for rtjcalling the deeds of my ancestor en the occasion of my dear father'fe death. —I am. Sir. etc., L H. Nott, Major."

Wurd to Mei Ing-lish Ffrends (Bei Twm 'Barels. Karmarthun be a verri ffunni pies. Sum of the peepls be verri ffunni too. The uthur dei the Town Kownsil be wanting to spend Wan Huwred Pownds on the Pees Seli- breshon. I be hangd iff I nows on wat thei be think to spend the dibs. Iff thei cood ffeind so mutsh dibs to chuck awei leik that, ishiwerli thei cood ffeind jist a lit! to trei to mek the owld borro a bit mor plesant-lwlc- king. I wundur when hav the sitti dads been dwn ffor a wok along the Towi. Ther be wan of the neisest woks that wei that. eni man cood wish to see, but Alah onli nows. it be a disgres to the town. What in the divl do they meen bei terning sutsh a luvli spot into, wei, col if, a rubbish dump. I dont leik to sei nasti wurde. Enibodi with a ffarthings wurth of kommon sens wit sei that it wood be mutsh better to spend the Hunred kwid to mek the owld pies mor at- traktiv than to shuvl awei the dibs in sum sili wei. Bei the wei, ther be a woodn ffwt- brij on that wok whitsh cross is sum muck- brwk. When was the sitti dads see this brij last??? Do thei now that sum pwr divl sum dei wil drop down throo that eer hrij, and then ther wil be halibalw to pwt it reit. It be a verri ffunni thing but sum_ bodi must cum a nasti cropper biffor thees piblik bodis wil awek to ther diwtis. Whei be it nessissari to whip tilpes jokers to doing ther diwti. It be jist leik cceding bebis with tin spoons. Now then yiw sleepi biw- tis, awek and do sumthing insted of swank- ing when ther be sum pareds and grandi okashuns.

-410. The Talk is:- Thar, those responsible for the Aberayron ,Cotit-icil School have forgbtten their debt to the Comrades of the Great War! That an application for the loan of the F-chool to hold a concert was met with a. curt ),efiisal That the "Comrades" did not give a curt refusal to the call to arms. That, visitors at Llanstephan complain that there j", too strong a tasto of the "hriny" in the charges! Th.it it i- bad business to kill the goose which lays the golden egg. That a member of the Llandilo-Talybont Parish Council considered that 10 minutes late was good time!

A discharged soldier's wife writes com- plaining that discharged and disabled sol- diers waiting for houses to start Dueuiess ere unable to get any, when men who have never worn khaki are able to get two or three shops. The Loan Airship.—On Monday morning, laboi^t 11.30, the airship S.R.I, which is making a cross-country flight in South Wales in connection with the Victory Loan campaign flew over Carmarthen, and caused a great deal of interest. There are now students of every denomi- nation at the Old College School, Carmar- then. Churches in need may be supplied on application to the Secretary or the Rev. J. B. Thomas, the headmaster of the in- stitution. Silver Spoon for Carmarthen Baby.—In the "Daily Sketch" Baby Competition held last week, one of the babies of the local Child Welfare Centre was awarded a silver spoon on being the winner in the first heat in the Cardiff" area. The winner was Ken- neth Jones, two years of age, one of the twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Nant, Llangunnor. I Sunday School Outings.—On Thursday, the 10th inst., the English Baptist Su-tiay School went to Llanstephan for ih-;r trip and on Monday the English Wesley an Sunday School went to Ferryside. Both schools spent a very enjoyable time as the weather was very favourable. League of Nations.—A meeting of the Committee of the local branch of the League of Nations was held at the Guildhall on Friday evening, when the Bishop of St. David's was appointed president, the Mayor. Aid. Wm. Evans, chairman, and Miss Enid Wheldon and Mr. T. J. Evans hon. secreta- ries. Garden Party .—Miss B. A. Holme, M.A., headmistress of the County Girls' School, and her staff, gave a garden party at the school on Saturday afternoon to the gover- nors of the school, the staff of the Gram- mar School, together with the wives of the male teachers, and various others. Tennis was played and races indulged in, the latter causing great fun. Tea was served in the hall. A very enjoyable time was spent. Pharmaceutical Success.—Mr. Idwal Jones, youngest son of Mr. David Jones, Fair View, Waterloo-terrace, and Mr. S. H. Matthews, younger son of the late Mr. Matthews and of Mrs. Matthews, Elderslie, Waterloo-ter- race, have passed the minor examination of the Pharmaceutical Society, and are now qualified chemists and druggists. The former was apprenticed at Boots Cash Chemists and the latter at Mr. King Morgan's. Tennis.—The tennis courts behind Rich- mond-terrace, which have been closed for the la.st four years, have been re-opened and tennis has been in ftill swing for the past, month or so. The captain of the club is Mr. D. J. Davies; vice-captain, Mr. G. B. Isaac; and secretary, Mr W. David Thomas, Upcott. There are close upon 60 members belonging to >,he club comprising a large number of old members, together with many new ones. Tide Table.—The following are the tide times for the coming week:— Morning. Afternoon. Time. Height. Time. Height- Fri(iay 5.3 17.5 5.25 17.9 Saturday 5.43 18.3 6.1 18.7 Sunday 6.20 19.3 6.36 19.7 Monriav 6.56 20.1 7.10 20.5 Tuesday <.o> 7.ho Zi'Z Wednesday 8.10 21.7 8.27 21.7 Thursday 8.49 21.1 9.6 20.9 Tabernacle.—There was a large congre- gation at the Tabernacle Chapel on Sunday evening- last, when a special welcome home service was held, and illuminated addressea were presented to the boys of the church who Lad served in II. M. Forces. A power- ful setrrnon was preached by the pastor (Rev. E. U. Thomas) who handed over to the. soldiers the illuminated addresses on behalf of the church. Solos were rendered bv Miss Annie Davies and Mr. Elias Wil- liams (Cardiff), and the service was a very impressive one. It is the intention of tlie committee to present privately to the rela- tives of all the boys who have fallen in action a framed illuminated address. The secretary of the movement is Mr T. J. Evans, Waterloo-terrace, while Mr. T. Jones, London House, is treasurer We understand that there are vet about 20 boys to return, and they will be presented with similar addresses upon their armal. f,h (,. r St. Winifred's Convent.-The Mother General of the Order of the Holy Ghost (Mother Marie Olvarez) and her secretary (Sister Marie Theodore). of St. Brieuc, Brittany, visited St. Winifred's Convent this week. They are visiting the 12 convents of the Order in England and Wales, and it was Sister Marie Theodore who established the Order at Carmarthen. On Monday after- noon the children of the Convent School gave a concert at the school in honur of the visitors, and they performed the operetta, entitled "Anne of Brittany" in French, the characters being :-Connie Welsh (Queen); Vera Carver, Dorecn Webster, Mildred Jones, Muriel'Coombes, Ivy Furlong Edith Chadwifck, Edith Bartlett, Violet Hulton, Ethel Hughes, and Winnie Stephens. Cricket.-Oii Friday evening last. the Grammar School 1st XI. played against a town team captained by J. H. Davies, the Grammar School won, securing 80 run;, against their opponents' 43 runs. A feature of the game was the bowling of D. J. Peters (for the town team) who took 9 wickets at very small cost and also dismissed three batsmen with successive balls.—The Llan- dyssul County School team played against the Grammar School on the latter's field on Saturday and beat the Grammar School by 5 runs, the score being :-Llandyssul 35 runs: Grammar School, 30.-A town team captained by Mr. Townson played a cricket match against the Grammar School 1st XI. at the Grammar School on Tuesday evening, when they beat their opponents by 10 r'ins. The score was: Town team. 58 runs; Gram- mar School, 48. War Pensions Committ.ee.-Ald. John Lewis presided over a meeting of the Borough War Pensions Committee on Mon- day evening, when it was reported that a discharged soldier for whom the Committee had secured a grant enabling, him to pur- chase a horse and cart to carry on a busi- ness, had gone to Lancashire.—In connec- tion with the case of the man whose moral domestic relations were discussed at the last meeting a letter was read from Mr. J. W. Nicholas (clerk to the County Committee) stating he was communicating with a Special Medical Board to have the man examined. Radnorshire Pensions Committee wrote ask- ing if it was correct that a certain discharged soldier who was making an application be- fore them, had carried on business as um- brella mending and cutlery in John-street, Carmarthen, and earned JE5 a week. It was decided to reply stating the man had con- ducted such a business ut Carmarthen but that the committee could not possibly say what were his weekly takings. Water Street /lining. — Water street CM. Sundav School unanimously decided this year to visit Llanstephan for their annual treat, which came off on Thursday. July 3rd. The transport of such a crowd was entrusted to Mr. D. Jones, White Mill, in his char-a-bancs. Having arrived safely en t' o Green by 11 o'clock, by mid-day a good square meal was well served by a retinue of willing- lady members. After- wards each que went his or her way, some sight-seeing, others cockle gathering, etc. At 4 o'clock, tea was again served, fol- lowed later by gifts of bronzed medals to all the juvenile members, games and races for prizes were indulged in, t.he most popu- lar being the race arranged for the white- haired members, when one gentleman only saved his reputation by the skin of his teeth, and that by a very humble individual who has no pretext at being a sprinter, ■whereas another in this race came into con- tact with Carmarthenshire by kissing the ground of Llanstephan. A good number of discharged soldiers had been presented with a free ticket for the day. The return journey was accomplished by 9 o'clock. Discharged Sailors and Soldiers' Meeting. —A special general meeting of the local branch was held in the Y.M.C.A. on Sunday, July 6th. In the absence of Mr. Meredith Williams, who has recently undergone an operation for the extraction of a bullet, the chair was occupied by Ir. T. Davies. There was a large attendance of members, and many new members were enrolled. Having decided at a previous meeting to contest the next Town Council elections, and nomina- tions having been received, the meeting pro- ceeded to select two candidates. It was un- animously resolved that arrangements be made for an outing to Llanstephan on Satur- day. July 19th (Peace Day). Tickets can bo obtained from the organiser and the final arrangements will be reported at the general meeting held on Sunday next. Following a proposal to form a sports committee, an interesting discussion ensued and the fol- lowing were elected with power to co-opt non-members who are interested in aquatic, and athletic sports:—Messrs. E. F. Bidgood, Barron Williams, D. Rees, W. Rees, T. Vaughan, Reg Williams, and A. A. Basker- ville. Mr. E. F. Bidgood was ap. pointed secretary. It was also re- solved that a male voice choir be formed under the conductorship of Mr. Jack Lewis. Mr. Hywel Gray was appointed ac- companist. A committee will be formed from amongst the members of the ohoir. Mr. Lewis is the popular conductor of the Young Choristers and has obtained much success in the past. All who arc interested in this movement are heartily invited to co operate. The secretary (Mr. P. J. Williams) tendered his resignation, and the appoint- ment, of a successor was deferred until the next meeting.

Local Weddings COLE-JOHN. A pretty wedding took place at Lammas- stroet Congregational Chapel on Thursday in last week, when Mr. Herbert George Cole, coal and lime merchant, St. Clears, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Cole, 75, Charles-street, Milford Haven, was married to Miss Margaret John, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John, of South America, and niece of Mrs. Patagonia Davies. Suarez House, Picton-terrace, Carmarthen. Given avrtay by her uncle, Mr. W. E. Morris, Council School, Llanllawddog, the bride was charmingly attired in a dress of white orepe-de-chinc with hat to match. She carried a beautiful bouquet of carnations and white roses. She was attended as bridesmaids by her cousin, Miss Rowena. Morris and Mis? Derwen Cole (sister of the bridegroom), both of whom wore pretty frocks of pale blue crepe-de-chine with hats to match. They wore gold brooches and carri0d shower bouquets of carnations, the gifts of the bridegroom. The best man was Mr. Willie Cole (brother of the bride- groom). The pastor, Rev. J. Dyfnallt Owen. officiated. After the ceremony the wedding breakfast was partaken of at Suarez House, after which Mr. and Mrs. Cole left for Bristol for the honeymoon. The bride's goving-away dress was of saxe blue bride's going-away dress was of saxe blue hat. The bride and bridegroom have been made the recipients of many valuable presents.

Local Obituary MISS R. REYNOLDS. LONDON. ] On the 2ifcl inst., at 5S. Pyrland-road, Canonbury, after a long illness, the death took place of Miss Rachel Reynolds, for- merly of the "Gwachal." Llanstephan-road, Carmarthen. She left Carmarthen nearly half a century ago, and for some years she was a nursemaid with the late Dr. Black, of Gren Lanes, Stoke Newington, N. She was held in such high esteem with the family that though over forty years have passed since she left. them she was (in the words of Miss Black, who accompanied the remains to Carmarthen) always considered a feature of the family." Having some years ago expressed a wish that she should have a resting place in Wales, Miss Black promised her that she would see that her wish was carried out. Therefore, on Fri- day evening la,st. the body was conveyed bv rail from Paddington to Carmarthen, accompanied by Miss Black and Mr. J. Harris, the obsequies taking place at Smyrna. The Rev. Mr. Lloyd, of Cam- rose, Pem.. officiated at the chapel and graveside. The arrangements for carrying out the funeral in this town were carried out by Mr. and Miss Scnrlock. of Pentre- meurig Farm, to whom Miss Black wishes to tender her thanks for so doing. Mr. OLIVER REES, TALOG. The news of the death of Mr. Oliver Rees, Castell Gorwyn, Talog. was received in the town on Friday morning last, and cast a gloom among his many friends and acquaint- ances. Of a quiet, modest, but charming disposition, he was loved by all who knew him, and it seemed hird-to realise his death, for he was in the town only very recently, and spent the week-end with his life-long friend, Mr. T. J. Evans, at Waterloo-terrace. The deceased had been apprenticed many years ago to Messrs. Davies and Son, Cloth Hall, in the outfitters' department, and from thence he went to London, where he was in the employ of Messrs. William Owen. He was a sincere, earnest, and Christian young man, and took a prominent part in the Young People's movement at the Taber- nacle, at which church he was a member during his stay in the town, and it was not with surprise that the pastor and members learnt in 1914 of his return from London to study at the Old College School with a view to entering the ministry. Oliver Rees was fitted to be a minister. His religion was not pietism but piety: not "goodiness" but goodness. When the war came, in August, 1914, he was perturbed greatly in mind, as to what was his duty, and after much medi- tation, he decided that his path lay in join- ing the army, and the writer well remembers his going home to di-cuss the, matter with his people, resulting in his leaving a few days lafer for Kinmel Park, to be attached to the Welsli Regiment. He took an active part in the fighting in France and Italy, and in the latter country contracted a fever which necessitated his bping confined to hospital for many weeks. He returned home to Castell Gorwyn during the latter months of last year to rest and recuperate, and vas demobilised from the army some time later. It is a sad fact that during the time of his being at home, the influenza epidemic swept in its train two of his brothers—two sisters having died some little time earlier, and with the father in failing health, and practically the whole of the family suffering from ill- ness. he followed his brethren to the family grave at Cwmfplli), where There was already 1( buried his mother (who had died many years previously. The farm, stricken of its labour- ers, the father not sufficiently well to take charge, the difficulty to obtain suitable men, Oliver Rees was again at the cross roads. His desire was to become t, niinl-ter-his duty was to do what he could in farm work at home. One meant the sacrificing of the other, and true to the call of duty, he de- termined, although not strong, to remain at Castell Gorwyn, to give his time and his energies to the carrying oil of the old home. Alas! it was not to be for long, for he was taken ill on Thursday, the 25th June, and passed away on Thursday, July 3rd, at the age of twenty-five years—with a life over- brimming of service and sincerity. Speak- ing at the special welcome home service on Sunday evening last at the Tabernacle, I the pastor made reference to his early depar- ture, and a vote of sympathy wit] .bhe stricken father and family was passed, the members standing, to add emphasis to the resolution. The funeral was on Ionday at I Cwmfelin, and the service was a simple, solemn and dignified one—as befitted the remains of one who was so pure and un- assuming. In the chapel the Revs. W. E. Davies, Ilford (a close friend of the de- ceased), E. Ungocd Thomas, Carmarthen, and Daniel Griffiths, Talog, took part, while at the graveside, the Rev. D. Roberts, Senghenydd (a former pastor of Taiog), offi- ciated. Amongst, the mourners present were. —Mr. W. Rees (father), Gwyn and Johnnie Rees (brothers), Miss Maggie Rees vsistert, Mr. and Mrs. Davies (brother-in-law and sister): Mrs. Williams, Felinfach (sister); Mr. Howells, Madox (brother-in-law); Mr. Evans, Xantyci (brother-in-law); Rev. T. and Mrs. Evans, Saundersfoot (uncle and aunt); Mr. and Mrs. Morris, Wernberney I (uncle and aunt); Mrs. Cynog- Williams, j Aberdare (aunt);, Mrs. Phillips, Great, Molle- 5 ston (aunt): Miss Rees, Llanboidy (cousin); Mrs. Howells and family, Waunrhyddod (aunt and cousins); Miss Thomas, Cilgryman- faeh (cousin); Mr. P. Phillips, C.C., Pell- craig; Mr. J. L. Thomas, Pilmawr: Mr. j Davies, Bryn; Miss Lloyd, Brongest, Rhvd- lewis. j MRS. ANNE DAVIES. j The death took place on Saturday at 54, Parcmain-street, of Mrs. Anne Davies, widow. of Mr. John Davies, who was killed at the Pembrey Munition Works in July, 1917. i Deceased, who was 43 years of age, was highly esteemd in the town and a member of Lammas-street Congregational Chapel. She is survived by seven children, with whom deep sympathy is felt. The funeral took place on W edne>d.iy the Cemetery. Rev. J. Dyfnallt Owen officiated at the house, «1, Dyfnallt Owen officiated at the house, cemetery ohai>el. and graveside. A great number of wreaths were sent by relatives and others. Relatives of the deceased's late husband were very numerous at the hmeral. The funeral, sermon to Mrs. Davies will be given next Sunday • veiling at Lanimas-streefc Chapel.

Carmarthen Town Council CORPORATION MEN'S WAGES: UNION OFFICIAL SAYS MATTER. IS SERIOUS. CONGESTION AT RAILWAY STATION. The monthly meeting of the ( armarthen Town Council was held 011 Tuesday uight, I tile Mayor (Aid. Wm. Evans) presiding. Mr. Ilees Llewellyn, district secretary of the Municipal Employees' Association of the Dockers' Union, appeared before the council with reference to the demand of the corporation workmen for increased wages, which the council recently refused to grant. Mr. Llewellyn explained that there were two systems of controlling wages of men employed by local authorities. One was known as the South Wales and Mon- mouthshire Wages Board and the other as the Monmouthshire Wages Board,, but he understood that the Carmarthen council de- clined to be affiliated to the wages board, and he was present on the instructions of his executive to see if it was possible to settle the dispute between the corporation and their workmen. The council had de- clined to put into operation at Carmarthen the Stoker Award, the reason given being that the town was mainly agricultural, and that it had not the same rateable and assess- able value to draw upon as the richer local authorities in the mining and industrial parts of South Wales. The council had in- f(juire(I what wages were being paid in Aber- ystwyth, Llandovery, Cardigan, and other towns in West Wales, and Mr. Llewellyn stated that in face of the figures given respecting these towns, he was almost '7 ashamed to acknowledge that he was a Welshman. Those figures were the lowest by 50 per cent, in tihe whole of the United Kinp-dom. He (lid not think there could be a; iv diiference between those districts as comriHred with the agricultural districts of Somersetshire, Devonshire, and other south- west counties and other exclusively agricul- tural districts in South Wales and Mon- mouth shi re. His union thought those figures relating to West Wales towns re- quired consideration, hence the reason why his national executive took a very serious of the position in Carmarthen. Seeing reat districts like Abergavenny, the Vale of Glamorgan, the rural districts of Pontar- dawe, Llantrisant, and Llanwit Vardre, the counties of Glamorgan and Monmouth -where the men employed were in exclu- sively agricultural districts—could afford the Stoker Award, he respectfully appealed to the council to reconsider its decision in order to pay the workmen what was neces. sary to maintain a. higher standard of living which would command greater de- cency than had been possible in the past. The National Industrial Council, which was representative of both employers and em- ployes, had fixed a minimum wage for all workers at JM 3s. and 47 hours per week. The answer of the Carmarthen council had been a direct negative, although the cor- poration employes received only hi 3s. 9d. for 48 hours per week. That was not suln- cient- to maintain and commend dcVeency and respect, and he asked the council to pav its workmen Is. 3d. per hour witn 47 hours per week. The matter was serious. The union had decided that tins state of things could not be allowed to on much longer; that tnc workers of West Wales must be assisted, and that if it tailed with that council, it would command the Government to take steps to jphft the men from the potation they ,y,=",o in. If we cannot find an avenue wnerebv it nmU be possible to settle this qu^t.on amicablj kid Mr. Ilcwellyn, "then we shall take no such an attitude 111 bouth W ales that L2 3s. 8d. paid in Carmarthen. The Javor-Llanollv is an industrial centre and" Carmarthen is agricultural, and we are very heavily rated. Our rates are about 13s. in the B. If. this demand is granted it will mean 8d. 111 the £ to add to the rates. Mr. Llewellyn said in the Ruondua the rates were 14s. 9d. in the £ and yet they were able to pay the award. Ho asked what was the difference between Carmar- then and Abergavenny, two towns very similar in size with very little difference in the rateable and assessable value. The Mayor-Will you come nearer than \berguvcnny ? What about Tenby Haverfordwest? Abergavenny is an indus- trial centre. „ Mr Llewellyn—I say irankly that the workers of Wrest Wales have been neglec- ted badly and are not receiving wnat they are entitled to. I say the workers in West Wales are entitled to the same consideration as the workers all over the country. Agri- cultural districts all over other parts of the country are complying in full with the de- cision of the National Industrial Council Mr John Grossman-—One man may, worth £ 3 and another man only worth a sovereign. You are not going to give the Mr. Llewellyn—That idea has been ex- ploded. WThat the Government, trade unions, and everybody acknowledge to-day is that there is a real necessity of estab- lishing a minimum wage, and when that is done, it does not prevent you paying the best class oif workers more than the minimum wage. ( 3Vlr. Crossman said he was a member of the local out of work committee and every- body coming before, that committee stated -g they could not get work at any price, and yet' Mr. Llewellyn expected the council1 to pay JM to a man who received hi as. ad., wnich was a good deal more than he was worth. "Yon know very well," said Mr. Crossman to Mr .Llewellyn, "that in the Rhondda there are workers receiving £10 to JB12 per week." Mr Llewellyn—I don't know- of it. Mr. Crossman-Then you ought to know. lr. Llewellyn—There have been such rumours. I have been a miner, and have had a large experience in the R.hondda, and let me tell you that there is 110 truth in the statement. The average miner ge1.s £ 4 '8s. per week including the Sanwey award Mr. Llewellyn pointed out that in Carmarthen last week contractors' hauliers had been on strike and it. had now been decided to pay the men £ 2 12s. per week. That was too low. Mr Crossman—If vou had a. man undei von. would you pay him what you demand I from us? Mr. LlewcllYnI have no man working for me unfortunately. I would be better o!T today if I had a. number of men work- ing for me. Mr. Crossman said a colliery paymaster told him recently that colliers earned £ 10 tc E12 per week. Mr. Llewellyn said the man must be (ir awilig on his imagination. Mr W. J. Martin—We have nothing to do with the colliers. I know of people in Carmarthen who get i.1r: per week tea- doing next to nothing.. Replying to further uo -tions. Mr. Lw- I ellvn said the demand "t the corporation workmen was ifor 18s 9d. per week (Is. 3d. per hour) for unskilled and Is. bd. per hour for skilled, and that it should Ik made retrospective to January 1st, but he •war, prepared to compromise to the extent of making it retrospective as from June t.. It. was decided to hold a special nieeting .to consider the matter. CONGESTION AT THE STATION. With regard to the application of t council that the g-ate fit the PensarJl side of the railway station should be opened to admit, passengers to the platform, a letter was read from Mr. Carter, of the G .Nil. IR. stating that the gate was only intended to let passengers out of the station, and added that when he stated that to grants tlie re- quest of the council would cost the com- pany JE220 in staff expenses, it would rea- (Continueid on next column).

Carmarthen County Petty Sessions Saturday, July 5th. — Before Mr. F. D. W illiams-Druiumond (chairman); presiding, and Messrs. Thomas Lewis. Brynglas; G. Barrett, Evans, Llanstephan: John W7il- liams, Hengil-ucha; J. Ll. Thomas, Ferry- side. Robert Humphreys, 53 Richmond-terrace, Carmarthen, pleaded guilty to three sum- monses for travelling on the L. and N.W. Railway without tickets and also a sum- mons for having given a wrong name and address. Mr .T. Howell Davies, who appeared for the railway company, said that on the 7th e May defendant was on the ex-Llandilo train, and when the tickets were examined at Abnrg-wili by Mr Jarrnan, the stationrnaster, was found he had no ticket. He told Mr. Jarman that he wanted to pay as from Nantgaredig. and handed 8d. to the station- master. Immediately after the train left. Mr. Jarman communicated with Mr Pearce, the stationmaster at Nantgaredig, who told him that defendant did not enter the train at Nantgaredig. Probably he entered the train between Llandilo and Nantgaredig at ',IIV rate. On bile 10th May defendant travelled between Llandilo and Nantgaredig without having paid his ticket. He was found at Abergwili station in a train that had left. Llandilo at 3.50 p.m. The station- master examined the tickets and defendant handed him a JB1 Tresaury Note and said he wanted to pay as from Nantgaredig. The ftationmaister deducted the 8a. fare, and then called the guard who told defen- dant. Ihive seen vou enter the train at Llandilo to-day." Defendant then gave his wrong name and address. On the 12th May defendant travelled between Nant- garedig and Llandilo Bridge without a. ticket He arrived at Llandilo town station by the 6.35 a.ii.. train, and was asked by a porter his ticket. Defendant tendered and said he had come from Llandilo 2 1 Bridge tc Llandilo. It was afterwards found that on this day lie raised a ticket at ('armarthen to Nantgaredig. and then went from Nantgaredig to Liaiid Ilo. and said he only travelled from Llandilo Bridge, Defendant said lie had done 21 years in the Army, having served for three years in 1.11.. recent war. He was discharged, and afterwards worked at Pemtuito- munition works, where he was poisoned d was still suffering from its effects. The Bench bound defendant over under the Probationers Act. Owing to the con- dition he was in and his poverty, the Bench took a lenient view of the case. OVERCHARGE FOR SALMON. Jonah Thomas, grocer, Bankyfelin, was summoned for having sold salmon above the maximum price. Mr. John Saer. Executive Officei- to the Carmarth \n Rural Food Committee, prose- cuted. and Mr. J. H. Ungoed-Thomas, j-olicitor. appeared for defendant, and plen- ded guilty. Mr. Saer said tht defendnt sold to In- spector Berry Grade 1 salmon at 2s. Id., the V-Tinr.roi price being Is., 18J,. which hail been fixed bv a. fresh older made on 26th May. A line of £1 was imposed. FIGHT ON PJACE NIGHT. Thomas Williams. 4. Wellfield-t.erraoe, Ferryside. and Lewis Parry, Ivy Cottage. Ferryside, were summoned for obstructing the highway on the 28th ult. P.C. I), J. Davias, Ferryside, deposed to seeing defendants in a fighting attitude out- side the railway station. Ferryside. It was Peace night and the children and people were pa ratling the streets. Defendants w ere fighting, and the attention of the people was drawn from the Peace iclebrat'oii to the fight. the fight. Parry did not appear, and Williams plea- ded sruilty. Previous convictions were re- folded against both. Defendants were each fined £ 2. FURTHER REMAND. A further remand unt.il next Saturday was granted in the case of William Jones (22), Bankycapel. who was charged with wound- ing hi. father, William Jones, with intent to do him grievous bodily harm, I — — —

The Carmarthenshire and Cardiganshire Baptist Association meeting at Moriah Chapel, Llanelly, on Tuesday, Mr. Ben. Jones, Castle-street Baptist Chapel, presid- ing. adouted, on the recommendation of a lommittee a scheme fixing minimum salaries for pastors as follows:—Single men. £ 130 per annum; married men £ 155, and 5s. per week for each child.

(Continued from preceding column). line that the request was one that he could not agree to. Mr. David Williams thought the reply was very unsatisfactory. The opening of the gate on the lower side of the station, and the issue of the tickets there, would greatly relieve the very bad congestion at the present booking office. Three or four trains were sometimes due to leave about the same time, and there was a rush for tickets, and many lost their trains through having to stand in the queue for tickets. With regard to expenses, he was quite sure that the railway company made in platform tickets sufficient; to meet the expense. Mr. Williams moved that the Board of Trade be informed that much inconvenience was caused to passengers at Carmarthen through the company not providing ade- quate facilities when several trains were due to leave about the same time, and that the Board of Trade be asked to bring pressure to bear 011 the railway company to remove the inociivenience. Mr. Wr. Dunn Williams, seconding, said he had been on nerves waiting for a ticket when his train was in the station. The Clerk suggested that he should write to the company stating that they were writing to the Board of Trade. Mr. George James agreed, and said they did not, want to get the railway company's back up. Mr. David Williams said he did not mind getting the company's back up. It got the hacks of the people up every day be-- cause it was a pitiful sight to see the con- gestion round the booking office.—It was decided to write tc the Board of Trade and inform the company. PEACE CELEBRATIONS. Referring to the peace celebrations, the Mayor explained that the peace celebra- tions committee had decided on a procession for school children in the morning, rustic srvn-ts in the afternoon, and a treat for the chitdren. and a band to be engaged to piny in the park in the evening" for dancing. The council had decided not to have sports, but the committee thought otherwise. He agreed with the committee. Carmarthen should hold celebrations like other towns. Mr. D. J. Davies—Was it in the power iof this council to veto the holding of rustic sports? I doubt it very much. Mr. W. J. Iartin-We have to allocate the money. The M ay or said public subscriptions were being solicited in the town towards the cost cif the celebrations, and he thought everybody ought to give something. He agrcied that the rates were up, out me same class of people in Carmarthen had always to put their hands in their poc':ets. Mr. Dd. Williams said he did not .1"1:: that everybody should put their hands in their pockets, because lany had suff*>r.d in the war, otherwise they -ouid have to pay for rejoicing in -which they did not participate. Mr. Thomas Davies—W hat are you going to cut out? The whole town, and the whole country, have suffered. How can we pick and choose? The Mayor said if the collecting boxes would bring in sufficient money, they would not want anything from the rates towards th, cost of the celebrations. Mr. W. J. Martin—We ought to collect sufficient without touching the rates. There a"e plenty who have made plenty out of the war and they ought to pay for the celebrations.

I Dedication of the Colours CARMARTHEN s ENTHUSIASTIC RE- CEPTION TO 24th WELSH REGIMENT. Carmarthen people turned out in large crowds on Thursday in last week and gave a. magnificent welcome home to the 24th Battalion (Pembroke and Glamorgan Yeo- man i-y) of the Welsh Regiment, the cadre of wheli had arrived in the town unexpec- tedly in the preceding week. The story of the fine record of the battalion, which was formed in January. 1917. by the amalgama- tion of the Pembroke and Glamorgan Yeo- manry who were then serving dismounted in Egypt, appeared in the "Carmarthen Journal last w eek, and the close connec- tion hot ween the borough and the Pem- broke Yeomaniy.—which is the oldest yeo- manry unit in the United Kingdom—was manifested in a marked degree by the pro- fusely-decorated streets and the enthusiasm displayed by the inhabitants. The streets were gaily bedecked with flags. and the school children were given a half-holiday. At 3 o'clock a procession was '"omied at the Barracks, headed by the band of the 1st Welsh Regiment from Pembroke Dock- which had brought along with it the regi- mental goat of the 1st Welsh—the cadre being joined bv a large number of past officers and other ranks of the battalion from different parts of West Wales and Glamorgan, and also past and present mem- bers of his Majesty's forces in Carmarthen and district. The battalion was in charge of the commanding officer, Lieut.-Col. C. J. H. Spenee-Jones. C.M.G.. D.S.O.. of Pant- PC glas. and the second in command. Major J. B. H. Woodcock, D.S.O. (who came home with the cadre), and on its arrival in Guildhall-square was given a civic recep- tion by the Mayor (Aid. William Evans), who was accompanied by the Town Clerk (Mr. H. B. W'hite). members of the corpora- tion and officials, borough justices and others, including; Col. F. Dudley W. Drum- mond (representing the West. Wales Terri- torial Force Association), Col. Davies-Evans, of Highmead (Lord Lieutenant of Cardigan- rire). Col. J. D. Lloyd. Pare Henri; Col. W. J. Jones, Haverfordwest. Speaking from the steps of the Guildhall, the Mayor said he had great pleasure on behalf of the ancient borough, to receive the gallant 214th WTelsh who had served in Egypt and in France. Wre all fully realised to-day that we enjoyed our liberty through the men who had fought and died for us. the .gallant 24th Welsh who had served in Egypt in January. 1917. by the amalgama- tion cf the Pembroke and Glamorgan Yeo- manry, and it was an interesting fact that the Pembroke Yeomanry was the oldest yeomanry regiment in existence and had the unique distinction of having won a battle honour 011 the soil of Great, Britain when it repelled the French at Fishguard. About four years ago, about one o'clock in the morning, the men of the Pembroke Yeomanry went through the streets of ('armarthen to their depot, and he was sorry to say that many of those gallant men had gone. Gone for what? For liberty and freedom and the British Empire. He was pleased that the old town of Carmar- then had come out so magnificently to do honour to that regiment. Lieut.-Col. Spence-Joncs. the commanding officer of the battalion, was a ('armarthenshire man who •also fought in the South African War. The 24th WeLh had done wonderfully well, and had won honours second to none and they in Carmarthen welcomed home the men with pride Jr" use) Major V\ ocdcock. D.S.O., on behalf oi j fie cadre of the 24th Welsh Regiment, thanked the Mayor and the people of Car- marthen for the kind way they had received them. He was only an Englishman, but he was very proud of his connection with the Principality through belonging to the 24th Battalion (applause). The battalion had always done everything that had been asked of it. and had carried out every task set to it to a satisfactory conclusion, whether at fighting, t-ench digging, or making roads or even- beating the Welsh Guards at Rugger football /cheers). Col. Spenee-Jones said in reality Major Woodcock had eonjrparuled the battalion for many montii- past. The town's reception had been generous in the extreme. He would like to take that, opportunity of stating in public his great appreciation of the loyal r1nd generous support he had re- ceived from all ranks ir( ,-ni the time the bat- talion was created some three and a half years ago. Their support under all condi- tions had been generous and unstinted, and his gratiture he felt absolutely unable to c'xpress. The record of the battalion was one that he was very proud of, and he felt l1rc that those who had heard it, would also be proud to think that the battalion was a real Welsh battalion-niore Welsh than manv that, are called Welsh (applause). DEDICATION OF THE COLOURS. The Mayor, corporation, and borough justices then joined in the procesision to St. -), tet-*s Church, where there was an over- flow congregation to witness the ceremony of the dedication of the battalion colours and the handing of them over to the vicar (Rev. B. Parry Griffiths, M.A.). and the Church- warden? (Aid. W. Spurred and Ir. D. J. Lloyd) for safe keeping. Borne bv Captain Vincent. Griffiths, M.C., the colours were dedicated by Rev. Canon C. G. Brown, M.A., after which Col. S pence-Jones, addressing the Vicar and Churchwardens, 'aid: "'I request you to accept these colours for safe custody on behalf of the 24th Battalion, Welsh Regi- ment." The Vicar received the colours which were laid on the altar table. An imprescive memorial service to the fallen followed. Sentences and prayers from the Church burial sen-ict" were re- cited by the Vicar of St. David's. Rev. Benjamin Davies. M.A.). after which the 23rd Psalm was sung, followed by a short lesson read by Rev. J. Jones. M.A.. Parc- yronen. Three buglers effectively sounded the "Li,t Co Rev. B. Pany Griffiths delivered an ap- propriate addre s for the text. Judges v., 1 and 2: "Then sang Deborah and Barah, the son of Abinoam 011 that day saying: For that, the leaders took the. lead in Israel. For that the people offered ilieniselvos willingly. Praise ve the Lord." The rev. gentleman said he could not begin his address without expressing his keen regret, which he knew was shared bv them all. at the inability of the Lord Biafiop of St. Davids to be with them that afternoon. Nothing but urgent dutv could have kept his lordship away from them. He was sure they all deemed it both a pleasure and a privilege to take part in that historic service. There was a peculiar apropriateness in bout it all. First there was the dedication of the colours, an ack- nowledgment that the Battalion regarded their commission as ultimately derived from God himself in the .sacred cause of freedom and righteousness. Now tha.t they had discharged that commission the represents, tivea of the Battalion were there to resign it as it were, to God and to hand over their sacred symbol for safe and reverent keeping in God's house- m that venerable church so rich in historical associations. He could assure them that nowhere, else on God's earth would the colours be mor lovinsly cherished^ or :.iyre rovoroTiUy pre- Perved. The significance <i thai, pa it of the Service was "something attempted some- thing done" in a sacred cause. it was lifting, too, that people should have an opportunity oi expressing their and admiration of this very noble Battalion The Vicar then dwelt upon the history of the Battalion, which, be said, had « record of achievement bo.h in the East n and Western theatres of war. He had heard from an independent authority in \I (1]} bv hoth oITIl'l'S :11,,1 n,n, bon' nD1"I" testimony to the sterling character of the ktim¿\JY to 'Jnafi.¡ct."r of the work which they accomplished. The people of West Wales were justiy proud of the Battalion, and thanked God for its couragc, its matchless bravery and complete devotion to duty. They should remember, howevor. that that line courage and devotion entailed the loss of many precious lives It was that fact alone that damped the ardour of their joy that day. There were among th,-iii many sad and sorrowful hearts who longed "For the touch qf a vanished hand. And the sound of a vc-ioe that is still. They deeply Sympathised with them in their loss and sorrow; but. they had their console tions, they had their compensations. Thoso who mourned were proud of the memory of those who had died—they could not have died a nobler death. It is sweet and be- coming to die for one's country." "Greaw love hath no man thar; tillS, that he lay down his life for his friend." They had died as martyrs in a noble cause and verily they should have their reward. This ser- vice was very happily timed. All wwo able to nhank God that da.v, not. only for the safe return of the 24th Welsh Regimen4 after so nobly fulfilling their appointed task, but also for the signing 01 Peace, a Vi, (torious Peace, at Versailles. That was the consummation for which they had hoped and prayed so long. Whilst giving full credit to the valour of our troops JOT, them say with the Psalm lslz-Not unto Ut-. 0_ Lord, not unto us, but unto Thy name. give the praise. In conclusion, the Vicar said they would all cherish the Battalion colours. They would take pride in shewing it and explaining it to the many visito that came to the Church, and they trusted a'ld believed that the colours would be j. inspiration to generations of British people yet unborn. The hymns sung were "Fight the Good Fight," "For all the Saints, and "0 Fry., iau Caersalem." The Benediction having been pronounced by the Vicar, the memorial service was brought to a close with the singing of "God Save the King," to the accompaniment of the Band. Air. S. J. Mundy, F.R.C.O., was at the organ. The cadre and all other ranke of the Battalion who were present, together with the band and others, were entertained to tea by the ladies of Carmarthen at the Chv.rch PROCLAMATION OF PEACE. An interesting ceremony took place at Carmarthen on Saturday evening, when the Mayor (Aid. Wm. Evans) read the Royal Proclamation of Peace from the balcony <iu the Guildhall to a large crowd that had gathered in the Square. A number oi prominent citizens accompanied his Worstnp on the balcony, and after the reading of the Proclamation "God Save the King" ajid "H..m Wlad fy Nhadau" were Rung, fol- lowed by lusty cheers for the King and Queen, and the Prime Minister. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Mayor, and three cheers also given to b,i and the mayoress. í

Victory Loan meeting MR. JOHN HINDS. M.P. AT CARMAP- I THEN. Carmarthen bojough is endeavouring **> raise £ 100,000''towards the Victory Loan before the end of the week. Speaking an open-air meeting in favour of the caie- paign at. Guildhall-square on Monday even- ing. the MaVOi W. jS,an< in the chair. Mr. John Hinds, M.P., Lord-lieuie nant of the county, made an eloquent ap- peal for subscription. Referr ag to the sign ing of peace he said that the Prune Minister's speech' describing the ircaty they were prouder than ever of Mr. Lloy 1 George as a Welshman. (Applause). The ioan was necessary in order that they should adjust their finances and place them on a sound basis. The terms offered by the Govern- ment, were generous, and Si en as the coun- try would never see again. Although the cost of the wgj* had been great, it was worth "every penny to keep their little island tight." (Applause). The Germans failed to p get to England, but more than once were nearly coming. Our army and naw had saved us. We had won the victory, and the Kaiser was going to be tried for lus sins. (Applause). It was only right that ho should be brought to the bar of justice and thus shown that rulers of nations, (how ever exalted, were not to go free without giving account. Continuing, Mr. Hlnfipt said economy should be preached not only in humble homes but in high places. (Ap plause). They must teach departments to economise-(hear, hear)—get the number of officials reduced and bring down the expen diture to the lowest possible limit. (Ap- plause). He was glad to find that a mo, ment in these directions had alreadv com menced. Mr. J. Howell Davies, M.B.E., organisor of National Savings for Carmarthenshire, announced that £ 25,000 had been subscribed up to Monday evening, and that the lieutenant headed the list with £ 1,000.

Victory Loan Campaign v)n Wednesday night, Carmarthen's "G< i- oen Ladder" show ed a total of £ 60,000 con t)-;biit,ed by the borough towards its ouoti. ■of £ 100.000. The lists close on Saturdav mglit, and it is now urgent, that all inter- ested in the success of the great Joy Loan should use their influence, in petting all their friends to contribute ere it 19 too late. The Mayor of Carmarthen has received the following telegram from Mr. Austen Chain bu-lain, Chancellor of the Exchequer The lists of the Victory Loan close on Saturday. I urge every citizen to strive h s utmost to surpass former achievernenk. The far greater sacrifices of those who gsivo their lives in war wili be in mr:.y memories this. and a,n ungrudging response on our part now is the best of all thnnl. Let Victory and Pkace be crowned by one last magnificent exhibition of our strength and patriotism. No such supreme opportunity can readily return." The Mayor earnestly hopes the people nf Carmarthen and district will quickly realise the full significane of the message, and art- accordingly. Further Propaganda Balloons will be sent up during the remainder of the Wefk. in each such lea.fk't-di>t.ributing balloon one of the leaflets will be specially marked, and will be exchangeable for a "War Sav- ings Certificate 011 application to the Boi ougli Secretary. Mr. J. Howell Daviep, Model School. Iï. Davies has received intimation from the Campaign's Central Aerodrome thnt if in any way possible- a "stnnting" aeroplane will give an (."xhihi eon over Carmarthen before the close the campaign. One last great, effort by all shoi'ld see Carmarthen maintaining its splendid War Savings reputation, and b" coming the proud pos>e>soi of the King •> Flag.

ABERAYRON A meeting of ladies was held at the Asse bly Rooms on Fridoy night. July 4th, v- consider the question of holding the bazaar and sports on' An n'-t r::h and 7th. It was j decided to ask ;d! the lady members of th" Sewing Class to assist on the both days and > hold same at the Square Field. The death took place on Monday, July 7th. of Miss Margaret Davies, The Hope, Quay Parade, at the advanced age of 81 vea^s. \li. Dai, of tlil,, bers of Trinitv Church. It seems that the patriotism of the pubhe men of Aberayron is dwindling towards tne soldiers and sailors. The Comrades of tll,, Great War made an application for the. loan of the Council School -o hold a, oonc-^t ,1 on Wednesday next, but w(-re ynet by a rt A refusal. That is not, the way they dpper-. e to be treated tiffpi- tl)e gpl .]ant -;N-ay t)-y have risked their lives through this war. I