The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

PEACE DAY, SK [ Champagnes, Ports and Sherries. ORDER NOW, STORE PRICES. Haydn Williams & Co., CARMARTHEN. I

"Old King Coal" is far from being" a merry old soul" since he has been forced to exchange smiles for Smillies. Those who serve him have been very thoroughly upset by the agitators with the result that a good deal of feeling has been imported into a controversy that should in the vital interests o the. whole nation be treated aa calmly and judicially as is humanly possible. The degeneration of much of the proceedings at the recent inquiry into seLf-advertisement for agitators and partisan bickering had the inevitable and unhappy result of de- preciating the effect of the investigation, and public feeling generally is that con- siderably more inquiry should be made before any far-reaching change in the con- duct of the industry is adopted. Conflict and confusion do not combine to secure the best results, and peer-baiting, however much it amuses those members of the Commis- irion who-improperly, as we think—used the powers given them to indulge in it, does not offer any solution of a difficult problem. The industrial fate of the nation is in the balance, and this week's debates on the sub- ject of coal in Parliament have shown that the members of the Coalition are fully alive to this fact. Patience and calm reasoning are essential in this matter and neither the Government nor the country is prepared to be rushed by professional agitators- whose political ability is so great that the electors have firmly declined to make use of it when it has been offered to them. 7-- The prospective increase of 6s. a ton in the price of coal may be averted if the miners accept and loyally abide by # the offer made to them by Mr. Bonar Law on behalf of the Government. They are expected to arrive at their decision at their Conference at Keswick, where, it is to be hoped, a more sober spirit will prevail than tha.t re- cently exhibited at Morpeth, when all manner of denunciation and threats were in the air. On that occasion, Mr. Ramsey MacDonald, who is not a miner nor a manual worker, led a chorus of fulmina- tions in which others appeaired only too willing to join. That sort of thing does no good at all. The situation with regard to the price and supply of coal must be eased without delay. It has already reduced some of our industries to a very precarious position. Peace and production are our (Tying needs and peace and production in the coal trade are essential to the establish- ment of the same necessary conditions in other trades. The decision arrived at by the miners at their Keswick Conference will inform the na'tion whether they are for or against it, and if the next three months pass without strikes or stoppages, and produc- tion is increased as it would be thereby, some solution of our pressing difficulties may be found. The Government will spare no effort to achieve it but t"o miners must .o-operate, and tfheir n^jessa-vy not only in the national interest, but for their own future welfare, since as a section of the community they too must suffer if the community is reduced to hardship and distress. At last Saturday's meeting of the Car- marthen Rural District Council, the Sani- tary Inspector is said to have reported the receipt of a complaint respecting the pollu,- tion of the river St. Clears way. The said pollution is stated to be caused by whey from the local chewse factory. We have heard and read of our fathers drinking' whey at harvest time-the very time when they worked hardest, but it is news that that constituted pollution. Are we to understand that what's meat to mankind is poison to fish? A member of the council appeared to be anxious to bring the company en the carpet for such an apparently Hunnish crime! At any rate, he advocated prose- cution. The M.O.H., in his annual report, presented to the same meeting, lays stress on the urgent need for more cleanliness in {•■ nnection with milk. Are we to connect the lactic impurities with the whey pollu- tion? Really it seems like it!

-0 Society and Personal Among the Welsh gi-iests at the King's Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on Friday were :-Thc Bishop of St. David's; Mr. and Mrs. John Hinds, Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Drummond, Hafodneddyn; Mrs. W. Ll. Williams. Mrs. Dudley Drummond, in black charmeuse. came with her daughter, whose effective gown of pink georgette was embroidered with black silk and trimmed with Malines lace. A black lace hat and black taffeta cape ruched with black and pink tulle completed her toilette „ Gen. Sir O'Moore Creagh, V.C.. G.C.B., with Lady Creagh, is staying at Whitland Abbey, Carmarthenshire. The Secretary of the Admiralty announces the following appointment:—Rear-Admiral Sir George P. Webley Hope to succeed Rear- Admiral Sir Edwin Alexander Sinclair as rear-admiral commanding 3rd Light. Cruiser Squadron, to date August 5th next. Rear- Admiral Hope belongs to a well-known Weet Wales family.

The Talk is :— That farmers Lampeter way are agitating for 3s. 6d. per lb. for butter! That such brazen-faced robbers should be excommunicated from decent society and branded on the forehead. That some of the members of the Llandilo R.D.C. do not seem to realise the need ot greeting houses. That there happens to be a vacant house in some corner of the area. That the Newcastle-Emlyn Electric Supply Company has not increased Its charges for lighting since the war. That it is said to be due to water power and good management That there is a rumour that the Dol- gwilly works are to be convfrted into a pig-breeding establishment. We do not believe it. That there is a good deal of talk regard- ing the prevailing disease among school- children in Carmarthen. That steps should be taken to eradicate the disease so that the said children should not be the butt of touchv busybodies. That the motor-car easily won in the sprint run off in Carmarthen between the car and a coat and waistcoatless man. That there is a movement on foot Llan- dilo way to make "Peace Day" as dry as o-s, possible! That endeavour is being made to get the licensed victuallers to rlose until 6 p.m. That the belief is that" throt oil" will not be in very great demand after everybody will have filled themselves up with stewed tea and ginger pop!

ACCIDENT AT NANTGAREDIG. Whilst boarding a train at Nantgaredig station on Wednesday, Edward Harries, of -n Brvnamlwg. Nantgaredig, a farm servant, fell between the train and the platform, and received injuries to the abdomen that necessitated his removal to the County In- firmary, Carmarthen, where he vm s de- tained.

OLitliigs.-Priordy Sunday School cpent. a very pleasant day at Llanstephan on Thurs- day, the 10th inst. They had lunch and tea on the Green after which a concert was held in the Sticks. i Market Sat., July 12.-Fair supply of butter. Eggs scarce, with an increase m price—38s 6d to 40s per 120. Small supply of poultry, which was sold at controlled Pr"Call.— Mr. D. J. Morris, Presbyterian College, Carmarthen, son of Mr. Henry Morris, printer, 6, St. David's-street,^ Car- marthen) has received a unanimous call to the English Congregational Churches of Libanus, Cwmsyfiog, and Tabernacle, Aber- bargoed. Old College School.—Among those that took their degrees in the final examination at Lampeter at the close of the session we find with pleasure the name of Mr. H. R. Davies, Llwynteg House, Abergwih. He matriculated from the Old College School, Carmarthen, and gained a complete College of Preceptors Certificate qualifying in Greek and Latin in the same examination from the same institution. DrunK and Disorderly.At the County Police Court on Saturday, Daniel Ray, 25, Blue-sjbreet, and Benj. Phillips, Red Lion- yard, were charged with being drunk and disorderly and using disgraceful language in the village of Llanstephan. Evidence was given by P.C. David Davies. Both de- fendants, who did not appear, was fined £ 1. Lecture.—Dr. W. Tudor Jones, M.A., of Bristol, gave a splendid lecture at Lammas- street Schoolroom on Thursday evening, the 10th inst., on the Y.M.C.A. after the war." The chairman was the Rev. J. Dyf- nallt Owen. Tide Table.—The following are the tide times for the coming week:— Morning. Afternoon. Time. Height. Time. Height- Friday 9.25 20.2 9.45 19.11 Saturday 10.7 19.5 10.31 19.1 ",unday 10.52 15.7 11.23 18.3 Monday 11.55 17.9 Tuesday 0.29 17.1 1.5 16.10 Wednesday 1.44 16.5 2.30 16.4 Thursday 3.15 16.11 3.52 Iff.4 Open-air Meeting.-A public open-air meeting will be held under the auspices of the Carmarthen Division Unionist Associa- tion in Guildhall-square on Friday evening, the 18th inst., at 8 p.m., when Mr. I red Howard, of the National Unionist Associa- tion, will deliver an address on "The Politi- cal Situation and Reconstruction." Presentation.—An interesting ceremony took place at Towyside Mission Church on Tuesday evening, when the superintendent of the Sunday School (Mr. Andrew Thomasl, on behalf of the members, presented Mrs. Dodson, formerly Miss Margaret Richards, 2. Mill-street, with a. jam dish and spoon upon the occasion of her marriage. Mrs. Dobson, who is a, faithful member of Towy- side Sunday School, suitably responded. University Successes.—Congratulations to Miss Jeanette Evans, of Drefach, an old pupil of the County Girls' School, Carmar- then, who has obtained the degree of B.Sc. at Aberystwyth University College. In the list of successful candidates at the Sessional Examinations at the University, we note also the names of the following old pupils of Miss B. A. Holme. M.A.:—Misses G. M- ft. oit-phens, L. Xuloy, Mary Barilett, 'ferinsb Lewis, Peggy Lewis, arid B. Morgan. These latter successes auger well for a brilliant future for all. Staff v. School.—An interesting cricket match was played at the Grammar School on Thursday, the 10th inst., between the staff and the school team. The staff batted first and secured 71 runs, while their oppo- nents" innings were 74 runs. The lady members of the staff played exceedingly well considering they were novices. Miss Lewis made 13 runs, Miss Lloyd Lewis 9, Miss Davies 8, Miss Wise 3. Other scorers were: -G. N. Wright, 2; Mr. H. E. Ellis, 10; Mr. Glyndwr Richards, 4; H. E. Lewis, 2; Mr. E. S. Allen, 8; W. E. Edwards, 2. For the school team E. B. Waters (not out) made 41 runs, while other scores were:—D. M. Davies, 11; J. J. Williams, 6; B. Lewis, 6; G. K. Morgan, 3; J. L. Jones, 2; P. W. Mott, 2. Tennis Tea.—The members of the Town Tennis Club spent a very enjoyable after- noon on Thursday, the 10th inst., when they had their first tea of the season. The married ladies had prepared a sumptuous tea, which was laid out in a shady corner of the field. Over forty members sat down to the tea, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The ladies responsible for the treat were :-Mrs. D. J. Davies, Mrs. G. B. Isaac, Mrs. Wm. Evans (mayoress), Mrs. W. D. Thomas, Mrs. Willie Thomas, Mrs. Tom Lloyd, Mrs. Tom Jones, Mrs. A. H. Stood- ley, assisted by Miss Gwladvs Thomae^ Miss Minnie Arthur, and Miss Florrie Evans. Among the honorary members present was the Mayor (Aid. Wm. Evans). Outing.—The employees of the Myrddin Hosiery Company went to Llanstephan for their annual trip on Saturday. In the after- noon they held a concert in the Sticks, tne chairman being Miss M. Thomas (mana- geress). A splendid programme was gone through, to which tho following contributed: —Solos, Miss A. M. Davies, Miss Sally Owens, Miss Maggie Edwards, Mrs. G. Meredith, Miss Jane Lewis (mouth-organ); duetts, Misses G. Griffiths, and W. Lewis, and Misses A. Davies and G. Griffiths; reci- tation, Miss Ruth Richard: chairman's ad- dress chorus, choir. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr. H. E. Blagdon- Richards for his usual generosity in pro- viding the treat. After the choir gang A Perfect Day a sumptuous tea was partaken of on the sands. The day was a fine one and a very enjoyable time was spent. Ex-Service Men.—A general meeting of the local branch of the N.F.D.D.S.S was held at the Y.M.C.A. on Sunday, under the chairmanship of Mr. O. E. Lewis. The treasurer reported upon the satisfactory manner in which the members' contributions were being received, and a satisfactory finan- cial statement was submitted and adopted. It was decided to hold a memorial service on Saturday (Peace Day) at the Y.M.C.A. at 9.30 a.m. All members are requested to attend to show honour to their fallen com- rades. The organiser reported the final arrangements made for the outing to Llan- stephan, and these were adopted. Cars will leave at 10.30, 11.30, and noon. A meal will be served at 1.30, after which 6ports and games will be held on the Green. After tea the members will journey to the Castle, where Mr. P. J. Williams, member of the Cambrian Archaeological Association, will read a short paper on "The History of Llan- stephan Castle." This will be followed by a concert to be given in The Sticks. In connection with the formation of a male voiee choir, it was decided to call a meeting of all who are interested on Thursday, July 22nd, at the Y.M.C.A. A letter was read w™ j I' John Hinds' MR> in whi.ch he stated that he approved of the suggestion to promote an Institute, or at least to provide accommodation for the many activities of the young men of the .town. It is the desire of the membors of the federation to co-operate with non-members in promoting educational, musical, and athletic movements for the benefit of all young men of the town The federation as a society of ex-service men has been the means- of creating a fellowship which can be extended and be of much ser- vice. The resignation of Mr. P. J. Wil- liams, secretary, was accepted with regret, and members spoke in appreciative terms of the services rendered by him since the formation of the branch. Mr. Fred T. Price was appointed secretary pro tern. It was decided that as a temporary arrangement all enquiries must be made at the office on Friday between 7 and 8 p.m.

Local Weddings DOD SON-RICHARDS. At St. Peter's Church on Wednesday morning the wedding took place of Mr. Charles Dodson, Newchurch, a discharged soldier, and Miss Margaret Richards, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. George Richards, 2, Mill-street. Given away by Mr. Lewis, Nightingale, the bride wore a pretty blue voile dress, with a ninon hat of biscuit and blue. The bridesmaid was Miss Rachel Lewis. 78, Priory-street. The Rev. Basil Herbert, M.A. (curate), officiated..The wed- ding breakfast was partaken of at the bride s home. LEWIS—JONES. On July 9th, Penuel C.M. Chapel, Barry, was crowded with friends and visitors to witness the wedding of Miss Hannah Jones, late cookery mistress under the Glamorgan County Council, and the eldest daughter of Mr. J. Jones, Parkstone, Barry, to Mr. Percy Lewis, estate agent, Dolgarreg. Car- narvonshire, and the only son °fMrs- Lewis, The Cambrian Carmarthen. The Rev. J. Morgan Jones. Cardiff, and the Rev\ Llew- ellyn G. Williams, late minister of Penuel, officiating. The bride was given away by her father, and was attired in pale lavender georgette, with hat trimmed with plumes to match, and carried a sheaf of lilies. Miss Annie Jones, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid and was dressed in shell pink crepe-de-chine, carrying a shower bouiquet of pink roses. Mr. D. J. Morgan, estate agent, Creigiau, a lifelong friend of the bridegroom, carried out the duties of best man. After luncheon, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis motored en route for London and Bourne- mouth, where the honeymoon is being spent. The presents were numerous and unique. MATTHEWS-DAVIES. A quiet wedding took place at St. David's Church on Wednesday, when Mr. Albert Edward Matthews, London, brother of Mr. W. J. Matthews, Haledon House, Parcmain- street, was married to Miss Annie Davies, sister of Mr. Walter Davies, 52, Parcmain- etreet. The Vicar, Rev. Benj. Davies, M.A., officiated. The bride, who was attired in a navy blue costume with hat to match, was given away by Mr. Walter Davies, and was attended as bridesmaid by Miss Mary Wil- liams, The Grange, who wore a mauve costume with hat to match. The best man was Mr. W. J. Matthews, Haledon House. After the ceremony the bride and bride- groom left for Tenby for the honeymoon.

Local Obituary MISS NELLIE ELIAS. The death took place on Thursday, the 10th inst., after a lingering illness, of Mies Nellie Elias, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wrn. Elias, 5, Towyside. Thirteen years of age, deceased was of a loving disposition, and had endeared herself to a large number of friends. She had been a faithful member of Towyside Mission Church Sunday School since her infancy, and will be much missed there. The funeral took place at Liangun- nor Churchyard on Monday. A simple and impressive service was conducted at Towy- side, the Rev. Basil Herbert, M.A., offi- ciating, while the Rev. J. Jenkins, vicar of Llangunnor, officiated at the graveside, The mourners were:—Mr. Wm. Elias (father); Mr. Wm. Elias (son), Messrs David, William, and John Elias: David Williams, W. Fountain. David Lewis, Wm. Lewis and D. Williams (uncles): Messrs. Joe, Griff and Thos. Owen Elias; Wm. John Thomas and Ernie Dowle (cousin). A large number of beautiful floral tributes were sent, amongst which was one from the members of Towy- side Mission Church Sunday School and one from the teachers and staff of Priory-street School, of which deceased was a pupil.

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IN MEMORIAM. Roberts. In Ever Loving Memory of my dear Mother, who departed this life July 19th, 1917. Cherished thoughts of one so dear Are oft recalled by a silent tear. —Ever remembered by her only child, M. E. Roberts.

Miners' Wives & Miners' Houses (By a Correspondent). From a human point of view by far the most arresting evidence called before the Coal Commission was that dealing with the vital and poignant question of housing. Great Britain was shocked to learn that the wives and families of the men who won h-r coal-the men upon whose exertions we are dependent for our industrial supremacy —were in some cases badly housed and miserably dl provided with homes. It is safe to say that the miners' wives, who testified before Mr. Justice Sankey, struck a responsive chord throughout the country when they asserted that their lives were little better than those of slaves because they had no orow.1 housing accommodation. Leaving sentiment aside, from a national, as from a business point of view, this is very deplorable. Experience shows that to get the best results from a workman it is necessary that he should be, not only pro- perly fed and clothed, but provided with such a home as to give him an incentive to additional exertion and to enable him to recuperate when the work of the day is over. Unfortunately, as facts stand to-day, the miner has not such a home. That much the evidence tendered to the Coal Commis- sion makes clear. Everybody will agree that this ought to be remedied and without delay. I But now comes the important question: what effect will Mr. Justice Sankey's report have upon improving the housing conditions J of the miners? So far as can be seen, abso- j lutely none. J There is no reason whatever why the miners, if they should ever become State; workers, should be one whit less badly housed than they are to-day The Sankey j report makes no provision for better homes for miners. We have only to consider the housing conditions of other workmen, who are em- ployed by the State to realise this inade- quacy. The Postal Servants, for instance, who are employed by the State a.re not cnly disgracefully underpaid and .).'u- worked, but for the most part very inade- quately housed; as indeed are most of the wealth producers cf this country. Housing is, of course, a national question, a ques- tion that ought to be settled by the nation I and cannot be settled by private employers. It effects all workmen, whether 'they are employed by private enterprise or by the State. Nobody has yet proposed that the State as employer ought to provide its workpeople with proper houses: houses in which they could rear their families uiidpr reasonable conditions and under which they might rest in comfort after their day's labour. Mr. Justice Sankey himself does not ruggest, or at ail events he lays down no definite proposal for providing the miners with better homes; nor does Mr. Smillie in his report. In fact, there is no guarantee whatever that, under Nationalisation, the State em- ployed miners will not live under the same housing conditions they possess at present. We know that their homes are a pro- lific source of discontent with the miners at present. We know that the evidence of th' miners' wives, and others, powerfully influence Mr. Justice Sankey in recommend- ing Nationalisation. But it is very im- portant indeed that we should realise also that if the mines were nationalised to-mor- row that fact would not of itself provide new houses for the miners, or mitigate in the faintest degree their housing grievance. Let us clear our minds of cant in this matter. However bad may be the mmss' homes to-day, however faulty their housing accommodation, Nationalisation will make no difference whatever. The evidence, con- demning the miners' home which was re- cited at the Coal Commission, will still stand good when the mines have been taken -c-r by the State. In this matter in other., Nationalisation affords no remedy.

Peace Rejoicings in 1814 FROM THE CARMARTHEN JOURNAL." Carmarthen, April 15th, 1814.—The great and glorious news of the downfall of 'the iferocous Tyrant and Desolator of Europe was received in this town with the most enthusiastic joy. The bells continued ring- ing two whole days, and on Tuesday night last a general and unusually brilliant iihz- mination took place. The town was one blaze of light. The most striking object on this occasion was Furnace House, the resi- dcnce of Dr. Morgan. The windows dis- played wreaths of flowers with laurel and other emblematical leaves tastefully en- twined and the very extensive iron railing in front was completely covered with lights. The house of John Hughes, Esq., Deputy Mayor, of the Rev. Mr. Barker, of Herbert Lloyd, Charles Morgan, Wm. Morgan, Thcs. Morris, and Robert Waters, Esqrs., were also splendidly illuminated. Transparent devices were displayed by Mr. Maddocks, Liquor merchant, a window in King-street, the Old White Lion Mr. John Rees's lodg- ing house. The illumination on Castle Green would have done credit to any street in town. The Church, the Hall, and the Gaol were also admirably well lighted. The night being perfectly clear and serene, Rhvdygorse House and Terrace, and Ystrad Lodge, which were illuminated, presented a most beautiful effect even at the distance of some miles The Mayor, attended by members of the Corporation, and preceded by a band of music, playing the Fall of Paris, went in procession, through the principal streets of the town. They after- wards treated the persons in their suite with a plentiful supply of ale. Carmarthen, June 17th, 1814.—The town of Carmarthen evinced on Monday night last, in the festivity, splendour and enthusir- asm with which it celebrated the return of Peace, a feeling of patriotism and loyalty worthy of itself and of the glorious occasion. 1 ho steeple of St. Peter's Church was re- markably well lighted up and a large Union Jack floated from the top. The Town Hall exhibited a truly splendid spectacle and the lilumindtion of the Castle was tie creditable to the taste as the interior arrangements and discipline are to the ability and humanity of its respectable superintendent, Mr. Waugh. Every street, lane, and alley oon- tribuJted to the dazzling blaze and a variety of transparent and other paintings with em- blematical figures and devices, and number- less loyal, patriotic, and appropriate mottos greatly heightened the general effect. Die- plays were seen at the following establish- ments:—Mr. Lloyd. King-street; Dr. Davies, Spilman-street; Mr. Morgan, L. Market- street; Mr. Timmins, King-street-, the Rev. Mr. Cole, Quay-street; Mr. Maddocks, Quay-street; Mr. Wolstoncraft: Messrs. Wolf and Lazarus, King-street. (Mr. Brigstocke, painter, who furnished the greater number of the transparencies, ex- hibited one himself) Other establishments contributing to the display were the "Jour- nal" Office; Mr. Morris, Spilman-street; Furnace House and the Vicarage; Mr. Roch. King-street; Mr. Roger Price, King- street: Mr. John Davies, auctioneer; Mr. Evans, printer. The bands of the two bat- talions of Carmarthenshire Local Militia played several loyal and patriotic airs, and were treated by Mr. John Hughes, deputy mayor, with a due portion of the Talbot Ale.

DEATH. Jones.—On July 11th, at 7. Quay Street, Carmarthen, after a long illness, F. Irene Sprakc Jones, late Q.A.I.M.N.S.R., youngest daughter of William Jonee, A.R.C.A. (lond.) and Mrs. Jones (1555

The Joy Loan QUOTA EXCEEDED AT CARMARTHEN Carmarthen's total for the Victory Loan Campaign is £ 118,t)63 14s. 6d., which in- cludes £ 20,000 from Barclay's Bank (directl, £ 3,-500 from the Prudential Assurance Co., and £2,000 from the Pearl Assurance Co. The figures are made up as follows:—Fund- ing Loan, £ 70,730; Victory Bonds. £ 32,769; War Savings Certificates, £8,973 14s. 6d.; Conversion of Exchequer Bonds, £ 5,600; total, £ 118,063 14s. 6d. In addition there were £ 21,350 conversions of National War Bonds and other loans. The town's quota was €100,000. The Mayor (Aid W. Evans) announced the result from the Guildhall on Saturday evening to an interested crowd, and said that if every town had done ag good as Carmarthen the Government would get the Loan they required we were to-day reap- ing the fruits of the labours of the gullant '"boys" who had fought for the British Empire and liberty. The ex-Kaiser, who was largely responsible for the war and the horrible atrocities committed, should be brought to Eingland and tried as an ordi- nary criminal (near, hear). In conclusion, the Mayor thanked the townspeople for the response they had made to the appeal to invest in the Victory Loan, and said that no one had worked harder than the inde- fatigable secretary, Mr. J. Howell Davies, M.B.E. (hear, hear). Mr. J. Howell Davies, who was warmly received, said he was pleased that Carmar- then folk had recognised a good thing in the Victory Loan, and had done their duty. He thanked them for the support they had given him during the week. The best thing of the good thing that had been on the market that week was Still on the market. Hc. refc-ried to the War Savings Certificates, which lie characterised as the best invest- ment m the world-five and a quarter per cent, interest for ten years, free-of income tax. Throughout the country Barclay's Bank subscribed 14g millions towards the Victory Loan. 2

Carmarthen Borough Police Court. Monday, July 14th.—Before the Mayor (Aid. Wm. Evans), and Mr". Daniel Lewis, Rees Davi es, and D. H. Williams. EJECTMENT ORDERS. Henry Spurry, Parcmain-street, agent for Lewis Jones, the owner of 94, Lammas- street, the tenant being John Lewis shoe- maker. The tenant paid the rent last in April, and he owsd 1;2 18s. 6d. The rent was payable weekly at 3e. Id. a week. Lewis had been a tenant for many years, and had always paid the rent up to April, but he re- fused to pay the arrears. If he paid the arreais witness was quite willing for him to remain in the house. He had no wish to turn him out. but he could not go on paying the rates unless the tenant paid the rent. The usual order was granted, and the agent agreed that if the tenant paid the arrears ;n the meantime the order would not be executed. Mr. John Grossman applied for the vacant possession of 21, Mill-street, occupied by John George James, who owed rent since le teii-iber, 1918. The tenant was a very undesirable one. Defendant's daughter, who appeared, said her rxothev could not find a. house. She had i-d to pay 10s. per week until the arrears were cleaved off. She made that offer last Good Friday. The Mayor—Mr. Croesman has said that no rent has been paid since last September. Mr. Crossman said the offer was made a month or six weeks ago. The bench made the usual order to olear cut of the house in 21 days. Tudor Lewis, Tvfrifan, Pontantwn was summoned for having been drunk and dis- orderly in Water-street on Saturday night at n'-15.-Inspector David Jones, who proved the case, said that defendant was creating a disturbance in the street. A fine of £ 1 was imposed. Tuesday, 15th inst.-Befo,re Mr. James Davie? (presiding) and Mr. Walter Lloyd- —David Noah Davies, collier, Pontlottyn, pleaded guilty with having been drunk and disorderly in Merlin-lane at 2.30 p.m. Monday.—A fine of 10s. was imposed.

Assault on the Police i r a v SENTENCED TO SIX WEEKS' HARD LABOUR AT CARMARTHEN. \t Carmarthen on Tuesday 0^fot'e the Mayor and Aid. H. E. B. Richards) Morgan Jones (21), Glanhiraeth-fach, Llangendeirne, was brought up in custody charged with assaulting P.C. John Morgan, Pontyberem, on the 12th inst. c The constable said that as the result of complaints he and Police-Sergt. Lewis Jones went to Glanhiraeth-fach, where defendant lived alone with his grandfather, aged Jb. In the kitchen two chairs, a fender and the oven door had been broken and the old man said it was done by defendant, ^V10- he complained, was continually beating him. Serct. Jones told him not to beat the old man, and defendant replied, "I will do the same with you/' rushed out of the house to the mountain land adjoining, tucked up his sleeves, and said he would kill the two of them. Whilst witness was trying to pacify him defendant dealt. him a violent blow on the side of the head. Witness closed with him and handcuffed him and brought him to Carmarthen. He was quite sober. Wit- ness added that defendant, who was main- tained by the old man, had not worked for the last fifteen months and roamed about the mountain night and day. Police-Sergt. Lewis Jones, Pontyberem, erg corroborated, and said defendant was very violent and witness did not think it safe for him to stay with the old man. Defendant was cautioned last January for his behaviour towards his grandfather and other people- he molested girls at. night at a distance from the house. Witness added that the old man found the food and defendant prepared it and then left it untouched and in a few hours came back and eat three times more than he oupht to. Supt. J. E. Jones said defendant had been under medical supervision since Saturday. Defendant denied the assault and said the policeman gave him a couple of clouts. Mr. H. E. B. Richards (to the sergeant)- Did you treat him roughly? P. S. Jones—Nothing more than was neces- sary to prevent him abusing us. The Bench sent defendant to prison for six weeks' hard labour.

Lampeter County Court Held on Saturday, July 5th, before His Honour Judge Lloyd Morgan, K.C. Chas. Evans, Mark Lane Stores, Lam- peter, sued Channing Thomas, Llandyssul, to 'recover jBM lls. 7d.. balance due for oheese supplied. The defendant counter- claimed for the full amount as damages for breach of contract. It appeared that there was a contract to deliver 400 cheese and that by an oversight of the plaintiff only 200 were delivered. The breach of contract "was admitted, and the only question for the judge was the amount of damages. # After plaintiff and defendant had given evidence, His Honour gave judgment for plaintiff for the amount claimed and judgment for de- fendamt on the counterclaim for £30. Mr. J. Emrys Jones appeared for plaintiff and Mr. James Jones, Llandyssul, for defendant.

DREFACH MILLS GUTTED. On Friday lagt, a serious fire occurred at the Cambrian Woollen Mills, Drefach. near Henllan, Cardiganshire, when one of the large buildings belonging to Mr. David Lewis was destroyed. A huge stock of newly-arrived wool was stored m the build- ing, the whole of which was burnt. The damage is estimated at about £ 20,000.

Carmarthen Rural District Council PROPOSED CONFERENCE ON HOUSING PROBLEM. Mr. John Williams, Hengilucha, Aber- gwili (chairman) presided over the monthly meeting of the Carmarthen Rural District Council on Saturday. The Sanitary Inspector (Mr. T. D. Wil- liams) reported on his visit to Messrs. Cox's J actory at St. Clears, a complaint having ■been received that the river was being pol- luted by whey from the creamery. Mr. Griffiths (Llangunnock) said the firm had been previously warned respecting this nuisance, and he was in favour of prosecu- ting them. It was decided to serve a final notice. A letter was read from the Local Govern- ment Board respecting peace celebrations, and Mr W. Williams (Abergwili) said that, it was the duty of every Parish Council to make its own arrangements. He moved that the Council's workmen he granted a holiday on the 19th inst. y The motion was seconded by Mr. J. J. Evans (Conwil) and carried. A letter was read from Mr. J. W. Nicho- las, clerk to the County Council, stating that the Roads Administration Committee had approved of the scheme submitted by the Surveyors of the R.D. Council for the improvement of roads, with the exception of the road from Sarnau to Coomb. Ano- ther scheduled road should be chosen in its stead. Mr. B. Salmon {St. Clears)—What about the Talog road? Mr. Gad Protheroe ^Survpyor)—We will have a substantial grant from another Beard for Talog road Rev. Eva.n Jones (Llangain) moved that a, strong resolution be sent asking the Com- mittee to reconsider their decision and to approve of the original scheme in its entite- ty- Mr. rl. Roberts (Llangunnor) seconded and the motion was carried. The Surveyor said he could expend the money on the Trelech road and the Hermon road, Conwil, but they were not scheduled. A letter was read from Llangain parish meeting asking the Council to take ovei* PIP road from the entrance to Cochybarlis tlirough Clomendy to a point adjoining Penyclun road. Rev. Evan Jones said the road was at present impassable. He asked the Council to give the Surveyor permission to treat the highway as a parish road and put it in a tsfate of repair. The Surveyor would have all assistance from the farmers in the dis- ti ict. Mr. Wm. William3 said he objected on principle to acceding to the request as it would open the door to several others. It was decided to appoint a committee to visit the place and report. The Committee appointed to consider the housing question recommended that the Government be approached with a view to amending the SfalL Dwellings Acquisition Act. 1899, so as to allow advances to be made to the owners during the time the houses are being" built, and that the Dis- trict Councils of Carmarthen be asked to meet in conference to consider the question and press the Government on that point. On the motion of Mr. D. Stephens (Llan- srrthney). seconded by Mr. L. L. Bowen (Trelech), the report was adopted. CLEANLINESS IN MILK PRODUCTION. In his annual report, the M.O.H. (Dr. L. M. Bowf] -Jones), dealing with the question of milk supply, said that the majority of farmers throughout the Carmarthen Union had become milk vendors, the minority still continuing the practice of biltter making. During the year a new milk factory was opened on the premises previously used as a Skating Rink and Picture Palace in the borough of Carmarthen. A new company, designated the West Wales Farmers' Dairy Society, Ltd.. was also opened just outside the confines of the borough in premises previously occupied by a 'timber merchant, near the Carmarthen Railway Station. To these two new establishments, in addition to tho two original milk factories at St. Clears and the creamery near Laugharne, besides what is sent away direct by rail, large quantities of milk are delivered da-ily from the district. Motor lorries collect the milk churns from stands erected on the roadside. On these stands the full as well as he empty churns are left unlocked, and may be exposed to the suns rays for some time thus not only may the milk be tam- pered with. it may also deteriorate unless th", churns are locked and protected against the sun bv some simple roofing. The condi- hons prevailing in many instances were far from satisfactory. There was evidence that few of those responsible for the pro- duction and distribution of milk had suffi- ciently realised the importance of absolute cleanliness in all details of the business. The passing of milk through a fine strainer for the removal of all the grosser impurities and subsequently over a oold v/ater cooler to prevent bacterial growth enables dirty milk to be made presentable for market purposes, but it could never suffice to re- move the evils that result from the fact that impurities have been allowed to once get into it. The dirt in milk was respons Ble for so much infant sickness and mortality, because of the germs which accompanied such dirt and no filtration removed the latter, and the cooling only temporarily checked their growth.. This was the case for clean milk, by which was meant the collection and distribution of milk m cir- cumstances which would absolutely |^lude the access of dirt and danger Govern- ment was now impressed with the fact tha unless and mi til the milk proolem was solvTd, the vital problem of eongrvmg child life and of promoting its healtny development, to the utmost possible extent, could never be satisfactorily solved. NOTIFICATION OF BIRTHS ACT. Dr. Bowen-Joiies al^reportedthatm connection with 'the Notification of Births 4ct the Child Welfare Scheme had been ex- b, a County Council scheme .-to-sby nurses were^^ ^j vprv recently houses in which a b^by h 5^ 0 Phild born As yet there was no umn Welfare Centre established m the rural djs- trict, although such could be provided with every orospect of successful work at sucn olaces as St. Clears. Laugharne, Pontyates or Cefneithin. In the Doctor's judgment a good deal of special training was necessaiy even if a district nurse was to be ot real good deal of special training was necessary, even if a district nurse was to be ot real practical help and influence in stlI?^t^ng and cuidine the parents to the healtny, rearm" of infants, and the appointment of ^he district nurses to these services could rot meet, the needs satisfactorily ar" made for some training. The work was of prime tance, "and for the best results it must be hiffh oualitv work, and foi ,En Quality work high quality traming was essential The woman trained to deal wth the ick child had much to learn with reference to the healthy rearing of and the prevention of disease, and without much practical knowledge of tins her help- fulness was verv limited. Unsuitable ad- vice was often offered, and so her anpeal to the mother was weak, and the results were therefore meagre.

St. Clears Mart. THE NEXT MART will be held on TUESDAY, JULY 29th, 1919.. Farmers are requested to send in their Entries as soon as possible. All Cattle and Sheep for grading must be in the Market by 10.30. Sale at 11.30. J. HOWELL THOMAS & SON, Auctioneers, Carmarthen. The beautiful country residence, with land, known as Mapsland, Laugharne has been purchased privately by Mr J. Evajis, Hursthouse Farm, Laugharne, for £2,800.,

Carmarthen Town Council WOOL SALES TO COMMENCE, Mr. John Francis, of the firm of Messrs. John Francis and Son, auctioneers, ap- peared before the Carmarthen Town Coun- cil on Wednesday evening and applied for a portion of the Market in which to con- duct a Wool Sale. He said that he hoped in time to make Cairmarthen a centre for the sale of wool as there were better rail- way facilities at Carmarthen than at Whit- land or Llanybyther, where the biggest wool sales in the county were at present held.—It was decided to accede to Mr. Francis' request and to charge him £ 4 for a sale which is to be held later on in the month. HOUSING QUESTION AGAIN. A letter was read from the Trades and Labour Council asking for the number of working-class houses the Town Council had decided to build and to forward them the resolution on this subject. They also "de- manded5" the Council to put into immediate operation the scale of wages under the Stoker award for the Corporation workmen. -Mr. John Morgan: We have not decided on the number of houses to be built.—Mr. W. J. Martin: Yes we have.—Mr. David Williams: You decided when the Housing Commissioner was here to build 100 houses. (Mr. Crossman: "Nothing of the sort," and cries of "No, no"). Well, it will come to this, that you will have to build them.—The Mayor (Aid. Wm. Evans): That is a horse of another colour.—Mr. Dd. William: So you have not decided to build a single house?—Mr. J. Crossman: No.—Mr. Mar- tin I move that the resolution pasised at the meeting when Mr. Chappell, the housing commissioner, was here be sent in reply to the request of the Trades and Labour Coun- cil.—Mr. John Jenkins: We have had two or three resolutions since then.—Mr. Dd. Williams: I do not think you will find any resolution to rescind the original one.—Mr. W. J. Martin: We have decided to value land. What is the use of valuing land if you have not decided how many houses you are going to build.—Mr. T. Ramsbottom (assistant clerk) said that any ratepayer could see the minutes of the Council and copy cut any resolution on the payment of Is.—Mr. Martin moved that the Council in- struct their Clerk to forward the resolution asked for.—Mr. Crossman said it would en- tail a lot of work for Mr. Ramsbottom.— Mr. Martin said he was prepared to pay a. Is. on behalf of the Trades and Labour Council in order to secure tile resolution required and placed a shilling on the table. The Mayor said they could not bring the minutes of all past meetings to the Council Chamber for every meeting, otherwise they would require Bland's waggon for the pur- pose (laughter).—After further discussion, it was decided to have all the minutes on the housing question produced at the next meeting and afterwards to forward them to the Trades and Labour Council. A letter was read from the Carmarthen branch of the Discharged Sailors and Sol- diers'' Federation asking for permission to hold a Drum Head Service in memory of their fallen comrades in the Park on Sunday evening, 3rd August. The Bishop of St. David's was being- asked to give an address and arrangements were being made to secure an excellent band.—The Council re- solved to accede to the request, the wish being expressed that the service should be held after the evening sea-vices in local churches and chapels. STOKER AWARD REFUSED. The Council further considered the ap- plication of the Municipal Employes Asso- ciation to adopt the Stoker Award for their Corporation workmen.—Dr. Gibbon asked whether the Council were bound to give the whole award, and Mr D. J. Davies said that the District Sec. (Mr. Llewelyn) had defi- nitely stated that they would not accept any compromise.—Mr. J. Crossman: The town is very much against it, I know that.- Mr John Jenkins: Assuming we give what they ask, can we do with less men so as not to run up the rates any more?—The Sur- veyor: That. is a point over which I am afraid I would have trouble. If I "sacked" one or two men now the remainder would all come out on strike. That would be the 'tendency.—Mr. W. J. Martin: Such an action would be mo3t unfair, and if you did dismiss some of the men it would be insinu- ating that the Surveyor and his predecessors were employing more men than were really needed.—Mr. J. Crossman: That is all wrong, as there is less work to do now. There is no crushing of stone to be done. Haverfrdwest Council have positively re- fused to adopt the Stoker Award.—Mr. Martin: Yes, and the Corporation workmen are out on strike. I move that we adopt the Award in Carmarthen.—There was no seconder, and the Mayor said, In that case we adhere to our previous resolution- not to adopt the Stoker Award."

Carmarthen Railway Time Table According to the Litest official list, the following are the times of arrival and de- parture of trains at and from Carmarthen Station :—Up Trains-Departures: 7.15 a m. 8.5 a.m., 10.0 a.m., 10.10 a.m., 12.40 p.m. 1.5 p.m., 2.12 p.m., 3.40 P-^ 5-5 p.m., 6.25 p.m., 7.40 p.m. (Mail). Down Trains—Departures: 4.55 a.m., 10.3 a.m., 1.0 D.m., 5.0 p.m., 5.30 p.m., 7.35 p.m. Arrivals of Down Trains at Carmarthen: 5.30 a.m., 9.25 a.m., 9.53 a.m., 11.15 a.m., 12.43 p.m.. 1.53 p.m., 2.40 p.m., 4.35 p.m., 5.19 p.m., 6.15 p.m., 7.01 p.m., 7.24 m 9.45 p.m. (*Saturdays only). Arrivals of lp Trains at Carmarthen: 9.50 a.m., 12.30 p.m., 2.0 p.m., 6.15 7 ta 1 Aberystwyth Branch.-Departures: 7.30 a.m., 10.15 a.m., *2.5 p.m 2.30 p.m., 5.50 V m (*Fri. and Sats. only). Arrivals: 9.35 *11.40 a.m.. 12.15 p.m 3.10 p.m., 7.26 ("Mon and Sat. only). L and N.W.R.-Departure.: 5 50 .m- 8.60 a m-, 10.10 £ £ ■ Arrivals: 8.29 a.m., 9.47 a.m., 12." p.m., Motor1 C arsf—To^Cross Hands and Llan^ debie: 9.45 a.m. and 3.0 p.m. b.o a.m. ana 2 0 p.m. on Thursdays. T T VSTEPHAN AND CARMARTHEN llansti^MA^ gERYICE 2 irsz. o g..) a.m., 11.15 a.m., 4.0 p.m. Sunday, 9.0 a "Leaves. Carmarthen: Monday 10.30 ajn.

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j LAMPETEP, 1 The male and female clerks at the various L-anks m the town enjoyed a splendid nio- nic in Olwen fields on Thursday jn fa of Wnr £ c'a- being fine and dry. 1 flat there is an abundance of musical I talent in the town has again been proved i by the alacrity of males and females join in'- 1 tne choir which has been established for tho > purpose of singing 'the immortal "Hallel;i j: jah Chorus on Peace Day., Under the r oaten ot the champion conductor, Mr. W Lewis Arfryn, the rendering of the sub- lime chorus is wonderfully fine. On Sun day night, a rehearsal took place. when the choir was. accompanied by instrumentalists on the piano and organ. It was a rare treat to listen to such an array of sinc-ers and musicians, and it is hoped that they will be as successful on Saturday. it is said that many defunct food control committees will be re-established in the near future, but those who are appointed xnem j bers ought to be authorised to carry on ,,ir duties without tyeing hampered bv welt paid jacks-in-office elsewhere, who seem to revel in the .mischievous work of annuling the resolutions of all food com- mittees. Before anyone accepts office he should at least be informed that no fene will i be allowed to interfere with any decision come to by the committees. The Lampeter ] Committee has been interfered with too I much, and some difficulty will probably I occur to get men to serve unless they get J some guarantee that their decisions will Ka 1 respected. 06 | The teachers and scholars of St. Peter's Vvelsh and English Sundav Schools jour- neyed to Aberayron on Wedntfday, anr] spent a very enjoyable day. Tea was provided at the Talbot Hatel. All re- turned home about 9 o'clock. Ihe inhabi- tants of Aberayron could greatly improve l u ^ac'es °f the town for visitors, but a.though some years have gone by since the town was connected with the outer world bv a railway, it does not seem that any sfceps have been adopted to improve it. For their interests, they should endeavour to meet the requirements of those who visit the place. When the railway was opened, the speakers at the dinner were loud in their laudations of Aberayron in the future, as it would eclipse all the watering places in Wale-! But alas! nothing has been done, and here are no signs of an awakening. Almost the whole streets in the town has been macadamnised and rolled, and look very well and lasting. Visitors who come here are delighted with the neat appearance of the streets, and great care is taken by the surveyor that the streets are swept and watered when required. Bailey's circus paid a visit to the town on Thursday in last week, and was well patro- nised In the report of the" dinne'r given to sol- diers and sailors recently at the Victoria. Hall we are sorry that by some misadven- ture the presentation of mdals was omitted. Sorgeant-Major Thomas, Mill-street, wasi decoratd with a D.C.M.. and Corporal Taylor, Cwmcoch, with the I M In addition to the many thousands of pounds subscribed at Lampeter towards the War Loan in the past, we are glad to find that J346,050 additional was subscribed to- wards the Victory Loan. As usual, the energetic hon. secretary, Mr. W. Lewis, worked zealously on behalf of the fund, and we congratulate him upon his success. A meeting of the District Education Com- mittee was held in the Town Haft on Fri- day, Rev. E. Evans presiding. Tenders had been invited for painting Llangybi School, but none had been received. The Clerk was directed to make it known that jome extension of time will be allowed. tie was also asked to inform school cleaners who applied for an increase of payment that- the question of a uniform scale is under consideration by the Education Com- mittee. The report and returns of the attendance officer for the month were con- sidered, and the Clerk was directed to call the attention of some of the teachers to the importance of their co-operating with the attendance officers in the matter of securing good attendance Through the death of Mr. J. Stewart, Silian, this district has loet one of its noblest denizens. For forty years he held the post of headmaster of the National School there, retiring a dozen years'ago on .a, well-merited pension. He leaves a widow and six children, viz.The Rerv. H. J. Stewart, vicar of Sketty: Mrs. BirtwistJe. Ribchester, Blackburn; Rev. J. L. Stewart, vicar-designate of St. Matthew's, Ponty- pridd; Mrs. Paley, Steynton, and the Rev. D. Stpwart, curate, Towcester. The late gentleman will be sadly missed by his manv friends, as he was of a jovial and kind dis position, and was respected by all who knew him. His funeral took place at Silian Churchyard on Tuesday, when the follow- ing officiated :-R.ey..J. H. Davies, vicar; Rev. D. T. Thomas, Tterry Ormond, and the Rev. T. C. Edmunds, Trefilan. The Rev. J. H. Davies delivered a practical and eloquent sermon on the occasion. Although farmers in this district have amassed much wealth through profiteering, yet it seems that all of them are not fully satisfied without making another attempt to add to their ill-gotten gains. They are now agitating for 3s. 6d. a lb. for butter, and it will not be their fault if they do not succeed. Tht present price of 2s. 6d. per lb. is excessive, and eteps ought to be taken to c reduce it. Although this is the best time of the year for butter, the price asked for it is prohibitive. Many farmers have done so well during the war that they have retired on their ill-gotten gains. No one seems to consider the consumer, who is fleeced right andjeft by so-called Christians! We heartily congratulate Miss Kyria Evans. only daughter of the Rev. Evan Evans and Mrs. Evans, Cartref, upon win- ning 'the degree of Bachelor of Arts with honours in the examination of the Univer- sity College of Wales. It is very creditable to Miss Evans that she passed eo highly, as she' is very young, and we wish every pros- perity in future.

LLAXSTKPHAN. For the convenience of 'those Carmarthen residents who desire to spend a pleasant afternoon at this beautiful spot on a Thurs- day afternoon, :\1r. John Thomas, the Llanstephan carrier and motor proprietor, has arranged a convenient wip, leaving Car- marthen headquarters, The Plough Hotel, at 2.15 p.m., and returning from here at 9 p.m. This gives a, clear six hours to enjoy the delights of the seaside, long enough for all ordinary folk, except, per haps, those ardent young spooners who are so loathe to leave the various lovers' nooks and comers at the unwelcome stroke of nine o'clock. This week a few of the Swindon work- men and their families are spending their pnnual holiday here, but the number who visit here now is much less than years ago. Services of praise and thanksgiving for the blessings of Peace were held at the various places of worship on Sunday last, and were well attended. Sapper William R Lewis, R.E., son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Lewis, Ffordd-ganol, arrived home from Eg-ypt on Monday last. He was at Gallipoli. Eypt. and the Pales- tine campaign during a period of nearly four years. Lieut. W. II. Dowdeswell, M.C.. second c son of Major T. H. Dowdeswell, J.P., and Mrs. Dowdeswell, The Cottage, arrived home on Tuesday last from Egypt. He has seen nearly four years' active service in Gallipoli, fCgypt, and Palestine, and was gyp a recently awarded the M.C. for conspicuous gallantry in the final campaign. Mr. W. J. Williams, a discharged soldier from Shobdon, Herefordshire, has been af pointed postman from Llanstephan Post Office to the Llanybri delivery. He takes the place of Mr. Jame-s Hughes, The Green. who retired last year, after thirty-eight years' service.