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LOCAL GOVERNMENT "NOTES AND QUERIES." [The following is a selection from the valuable ana authoritative Answers to Queries," published in The Local Government Chronicle," repro- duced with the consent of the proprietors of that old-established paper, the recognised official organ of the local governing bodies.] PUBLIC HEALTH ACT, 1875—NUISANCES—COT- TAGES IN DIRTY CONDITION. "Palus" writes:—"Can a landlord be com- pelled to paper or colour rooms when they are not filthy, but. rather want doing up, the paper being rather torn or shabby? The tenants often think they are entitled to have such work done if they think it necessary. Is this so?" Answer.—The Public Health Act is not in- tended to apply to any premises which are not "in such a state as to be a nuisance or injurious to health," and it is only in such cases that a sanitary authority can require any work to be done. LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACTS-ORDNANCE MAP— PURCHASE BY OVERSEERS. "W. J. T." writes:—"The ordnance map of this parish is an old one. To keep the assess- ments correctly I am anxious to have the latest survey. Have the overseers power to pay for a new ordnance map, or must the cost be sanc- tioned by the parish meeting?" Answer.—The overseers have authority to pur- chase ordnance maps without the sanction of the parish meeting. EDUCATION ACT, 1902-VOLUNTARY SCHOOrr- POWERS OF TRUSTEES. "A. R. L. writes:—"Kindly answer the fol- lowing questions. In the case of a British school being transferred under section 8 (3) to the local education authority:- "1. Will the church clergy have the right of entry? "2. Will the denomination on whose land the buildings are erected have the right of using the buildings out of school hours? "3. Could the trustees of the denomination charge rent, the property being held upon one 'trust' only, viz.:—for the use and benefit of Protestant Dissenters? "4. Mortgage interest being payable, who would be liable to pay it—the local education authority or managers? "5. The site on which the infant school stands was purchased three years ago by members of the congregation who were constituted trustees, and they mortgaged their property to raise the money to build the school. If the school remains a voluntary one should these trustees join with the trustees of the land belonging to the congregation (on part of which the school stands where the elder scholars are taught) in an application for an order under section 11, or should each body of trustees as separate owners apply?" Answers.—1. If a. school is transferred to the local education authority it becomes a "pro- vided" school, and is subject to the Cowper- Temple Clause of the Education Act, 1870, and the church clergy will have no rights in respect of it. 2. N o. 3. The trustees could transfer the school on lease at a rent, and the school would become a "cprovÜled" school just in the same way as if it had been established by the local education autho- rity. 4. If the school was acquired by the authority that body would become liable for the interest, but not otherwise. 5. All the parties interested in the trusts affect- ing the school should join in making the applica- tion to the Board of Education. The whole of the above answers may be affected by circumstances not set out in the ciuestion, a.nd we recommend you to take legal advice on the actual facts before any decisive steps are taken. COMPENSATION—RETURNING OFFICER. "Returning Officer" writes:—"Where a clerk to the guardians has acted as returning officer in the election of school boards within his union, will he be entitled under the provisions of the Education Act, 1902, incorporating section 120 of the Local Government Act, 1888, to compen- sation in respect of the fees which he will lose in consequence of the elections by ratepayers being abolished, or is it contemplated that com- pensation shall be paid only to persons appointed as officers purely and simply?" Answer.—The returning officer is not an officer who is transferred under the Act, and he would not be entitled to any compensation for loss of fees consequent on the changes brought about by the Act. I BATHS AND WASHHOUSES ACTS-ADOPTION. "Clerk U. D. C." writes :This council pro- pose to adopt the Baths and Washhouses Acts. Kindly inform me what is the proper method of procedure. What notice is required to be given to members of the council, and what is the cor- rect form cf resolution to be proposed? If the Council adopt these Acts can they be compelled to put same in force, and forthwith provide public baths and washhouses?" Answer.—The Council can adopt the Acts un- der section 10 of the Public Health Act, 1875, by merely passing a resolution that the Acts be adopted. If the Acts are adopted, the council will have the power to establish baths and wash- houses, but cannot be compelled to exercise powers. If the council nave not made up tneir minds whether they will have baths and wash- houses, it would be well for them to defer adopt- ing the Acts until it is likely that some action will be taken under them. LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACTS—PARISH COUNCIL REPAIR OF FOOTPATH. "D. P. J." writes:—"Can a parish council in repairing footpaths put. stones on same, having had the owners' consent to do so?" Answer.—Yes, they can repair the path in any suitable manner that they think fit to adopt, pro- vided that they do not interfere with the rights of the owners of the land. BIRTHS AND DEATHS REGISTRATION ACTS- QUALIFICATIONS OF REGISTRAR. "II." writes:—"1. In what manner and by whom are registrars of births and deaths ap- pointed? Is it necessary that the appointing authority should advertise'for applicants, or may they appoint without so doing? they appoint without so doing? H. Is it an indispensable rendition that an ap- plicant must be a householder, or will an office be sufficient? Is there any age limit?" Answer.—1. Registrars of births and deaths are appointed by boards of guardians under sec- tion 7 of the Births and Deaths Registration Atet, 1836. and they must possess such qualifications as the Registrar-General prescribes. These qualifi- cations are set out in regulations dated June 19, 1885. An advertisement of vacancy is not essen- 2. Ah applicant need not reside in the district, but when appointed every registrar must either dwell or have a known office therein. The age zD limits are between 21 and 60. MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS ACTS—DISQUALIFICA- TION OF DIRECTOR OF COMPANY. "Veritas" writes:—"Can the managing direc- tor of a limited liability company under the Com- panies Acts be a member of a town council when his company take contracts and execute work for the council ? Would an action lie against him, and could he be unseated as a member of the council?" Answer.—We think that he would be disquali- fied and an action for penalties could be taken against him, which, if successful, would unseat him. PRIVATE STREET WORKS ACT-LIABILITY FOR EXPENSES OF ROAD-MAKING. "EnquiTer" writes:—"The snle entrance into a townshin is an old parish road, repairable by the inhabitants at large. This road consists as to its width of about ijG feet of the old parish road preoer, 0f about 20 feet of (presumably) road- side waste, and a 10ft. footpath, which has been maintained for about 12 years—the period of its existence—by private subscription. Fronting this footpath is building land belonging to pri- vate owners. On the opposide side of the road there is no footpath, and the land fronting the road is also to be used for private building Pulj" poses. Are the owners of land on one or on both, sides liable for any portion of the road-making expenses, if the road is properly made up?" Answer.-If, as we understand it, the highway is not to be widened, but merely a portion, which has not hitherto been made up, is to be made up as roadway and footway, this is merely an altera- tion in the character of the road, and the front- agers cannot be made liable for the expense. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION ACTS-BURIAL EXPENSES. "R 0." writes:—"A workman, without de- pendants or relatives, whilst at work met with an accident which caused his death, and employer appears to be liable under the Workmen's Com- pensation Acts. Expenses of funeral, etc., have been defrayed by R. O. Have guardians power to proceed against employer for recovery of costa incurred? Note opinion of Local Government

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Carmarthen Police Court. There was a crowded attendance at the Carmarthen Borough Police Court on Monday, when several cases of interest were heard. The magistrates on the bench were Mr T. Thomas, Disgwylfa (in the chair); Mr C. W. Jones, Gwynfryn Mr W. Morgan Griffiths, Lime Grove, and Mr David Williams, Priory-street. A "BLACK-LISTER" SEXT TO PRISON. Daniel Ray, Mill-street, who was the first man in the borough to be placed on the "blck list," was brought up charged with being drunk and disorderly on the 21st inst.— P.C. Evan Jones deposed Last Saturday, about five p.m., I saw defendant in Blue- street. He was drunk and cursing and swearing. I told him to be quiet, and to go away. He refus( d, and I locked him np. I was called previously to the de- fendant in Mill-street, but d d not see him.—Defen- dant said that a tra\elling hawker came down from Llandilo, and called in his mother's house. When he went in he found a shilling's worth of beer on the table, and he drank some of it. He was standing near John Williams's coalyard in Blue-street quite sober, and this man (meaning the constable) never told him to go away, but simply took hold of him and locked him up. He went with him very quiet.—The Chair- man Is this man already on the black list Supt. Smith Yes, sir. He has been here 23 times before.- The Chairman Having regard to your past history, and having regard to tl e fact that you are on the black list," it seems useless to try in any other way than to send you to prison. You will be now sent to prison with hard labour for one month. FURIOUS DRIVING. John Evans, Chequer's-alley, Mill-street, an ostler in the employ of Mr Cottrell, Three Salmons, was summoned for furiously driving a carriage on the 15th inst.-P.C. Phillips said about 8.15 p.m., on the dtiy in question, he saw defendant driving a horse and tr.ii) round the corner of Queen-street into King-street. He was driving at a very fast trot, and the street at the time was crowded with people. He requested the de- fendant not to drive so fast, but lie took no notice. He stopped at the Post Office, and then came back at a fast trot. He stopped him, and told him not to drive so fast. He said he would, and drove quickly down the street. Defendant was driving to the common danger. Witness had received complaints about furious driving. Defendant was driving a mail cart.— Fined 2s 6d and costs. A WATER-STREET SQUABBLE. Anne Lewis, widow, 66, St Catherine-street, sum- moned Mrs Lydia Evans, landlady of the Black Horse Inn, Water-street, for assault on the 1-lth inst.—Mr H. Brunei White defended.—Complainant said that when she was coming home from the market with some bread a Mrs Stephens, of Water-street, asked her if the defendant had called her a bad name. She said she had, and Mrs Stephens sent for defendant. When Mrs Evans came down she started beating her, because she repeated the assertion. Nobody had ever struck her before except her husband. Defendant tried to hit her in the face, but the blows fell on her hands.—Cross-examined This occurred between 4 and J p.m. She did not ask Mrs Evans foi beer that day. She was not told that she was too drunk to he served. She had drank many *'pen'orths" of beer. She was not drunk that night.—Mrs Emily Stephens, wife of David Stephens, carpenter snd grocer, 27, Water-street, said that on the evening in question about 6.30 o'clock she was in the shop. She called the complainant aud asked her if it was true that the defendant had slandered her character. She said it was, and witness sent for Mrs Evans, who came down. Complainant in defendant's presence, repeated h"r former statement, and defendant started to beat her. She beat her badly, and Mrs Lewis fell to the tioor, and Cllt her wrist. Witness went into the hop to serve a enstoroer. Mr Evans, the defendant's hus- band was close by, and said, Let her beat her." Complainant was perfectly sober.—Cross-examined The defendant had said that she kept the new police- man in my house on Sunday to watch her, but she never did anything of the kind. She never would do anything against a neighbour. That was all that had been between them. The complainant said some very nasty things about the d-fendant in front of the latter's husband. Mrs Lewis's language was more than disgusting.—Mrs Elizabeth Williams, 21, St Catherine-street, was called for the defence, but Mr White said he would not ask her anything. He was very sorry that he had brought her there.—Witness I am very sorry to come here too, Mr White (laugh- ter).—The Chairman We hive heard quite enough of this case Mr White, and we dismiss it. DISGRACEFUL CONDUCT. Harriet Evans, a respectably-dressed married woman living at Cambrian-plac?, was charged with using obscene language m John-street on the 17th in,t,,int.-P.C I)avleq (8) said that at 1.45 o'clock on the Tuesday in question he heard some shouting in John-street". He saw the defendant there cursing and swearing, and using very obscene language towards the landlady of the Stag's Head. When she saw him coming towards her she ran into Shaw's-lane.-The defendant said that the landlady of the inn had been twitting her about being in prison twice—once for neglecting her children. She got excited, and might have said a word out of place. She never saw the I policeman.—The Chairman I am sorry to see a woman like you brought here on such a charge. We are determined to put a stop to the use of this bad language in the street, and you will be fined 10s and costs. ALLEGED SUNDAY DRINKING. Lavld George, landlord of the Cressell,v Arms Inn, Kit g-street, was summoned for keeping open his hot se for the sale of intoxicating liquors on Sunday, the 8th instant. Edward Downey, goods' guard John Thomas, tailor a'id draper, Paris House, and Edward A Owen, I Nott Square, were summoned for being on licensed premises during illegal hours on the same date.—Mr T Walters, solicitor, defended. P.C. Bnrnhill deposed On Sunday morning, at 9.40 o'clock, I was coming along King-street, near the Granby, when I saw the door of the Oiesseliy opened by the landlord. He went back, and three men, named Downey, Owen, and Thomas, all residents of the town, left the house. Downey came towards the Oranbv, and I said. This looks well coming out of the house on a Sunday morning." He made no reply. I knocked at the door of the Cresselly. The landlord asked, Who is there ?" and I said Police," When he opened the door I asked him if he had any more in there. He made no reply. I went down to the kit- chen, but found no one there. On the table I found several empty half-pint bottles and glasses. Cross-examined—I was about 15 yards from the Cresselly Inn, when I saw the men coming out, I was in uniform. Mr W-ilters-Hav(, voti any witness in support cf your case but yourself'?—Witness: No. but I think they could be found. There were people in the stn'ct. —Who could be found ? Name one.—I can't, because I went to the Cresselly to look for other people. Mr Griffiths-If your defence is that these men did not come out, now is the time for adjournment. Mr Walters-I don't think so. They have had a week. Mr Griftiths-Wl are here in the interests of jus- tice. Mr Walters-So am f, I hope, Mr Gri!-jitlis-Yoti are defending the case. I think now is the time for the police to ask for an adjourn- ment, and if they did, I for one would accede to it. j Mr Walters—It is suggested by the Bench to the police that they should apply for an adjournment. If not, what was the meaning ? Mr Griffiths-You may take it that way if you like. If your defence is that these men did not come out from this house, I should say the police should be ::iv;*r. '>II opportunity of bringing wltr.tvxea forward to ,1., t 1iu'y did come Mi WalteIs-But where have they been up to now i Policemen's memories cannot always be relied on, more than anybody else's. Mr Griffiths-It does not matter, as the police don't ask for an adjournment. In reply to further questions by Mr Walters, the witness said that he never saw a Militiaman named Evan Evans in the kitchen of the Cresselly. He did not ask him what he was doing there. The defendant gave evidence, and said :—I was on my door about nine o'clock on the morning in ques- tion. I was washing the flags in front. While doing that Do-rney came through Conduit-lane, and asked me how I was, and also added they were asking after me in Neath. Thomas, Paris House, came up with a suit I had given him to press. I told him to bring them on Sunday morning. Edward Owen, Nott-square, was with Thomas. Owen used to keep the Jubilee Hotel. Thomas handed me the suit, and I went in. I don't know what took place afterwards. In about three minutes the constable came there. He walked down the kitchen, and said, Have you got anybody here ?" I said, "No, only this young fellow," pointing to a Militiaman who was brought there the previous night by Sergt Davies. Burnhill said, "This won't do," but I did not know what he was referring to. Owen had not been in his house for eighteen years. Edward Downey, a goods guard on the Great Western Railway, said that on the day in question he saw the defendant washing the doorstep. He asked him how he was, and they spoke about Neath. Thomas and Owen: came up, and the former delivered the defendant a parcel which he earned under his arm. He left, and when turning down Little Water-street he met Burnhill. He bade him Good morning," and the officer returned the salute. The constable never told him that it looked well coming out of public-houses on Sunday morning." ,Mr C W Jones—i think you can be told Downey that Burnhill positively stated that he saw you and your two companions come out from the Cresselly. Is that true ?—He did not, sir, and they are not my companions. Superintendent—If the constable says he saw you come out he must say an untruth ? Is that what you say, and mind, be careful, as yon are on your oath.— Witness I was not inside, and I never saw the other men come out of the public-house. Evan Evans, a Militiaman lodging at the Cresselly 11 y Inn, said that on the morning in question he saw a constable in the house shortly after nine o'clock. Witness was dressed in civilian clothes, and the police- man asked him what he was doing there in iliose clothes. He explained he had not had his uniform. There were empty bottles on the table after him, his companion, and the landlord. They had the drink before breakfast. People could have had drink in the bar without his seeing them. The landlord came into the kitchen before the constable. He could not swear he was sober Saturday night. They would not take him into his former lodgings that night because he was a bit tight," he supposed. John Thomas, tailor and draper, Paris House, said that on the 8th inst. he took a suit of clothes, which had blen pressed, to the landlord of the Ciesselly. He did not take them on Saturday night as they were not ready, and George had cautioned him not to bring them after 11 p.m. He met Owen in the morning, ell and they arranged to go for a walk. They went as far as the Cresselly, and he handed George, who was cleaning the front, the suit of clothes. Downey was there. Neither of them had anything to drink, nor did they go inside. The Bench decided to take no further evidence, and without hearing Mr Walters, retired. On returning into Court after a short absence, the Chaiiman said, We have decided to dismiss this case, Mr Supt Smith, and you have been present and heard all the witnesses. We think it is a serious matter, and it is a matter you ought to inquire into further."

I I BE A LEADER OF 50,000 MEN. EX-PRESIDENT OF A OHKM A:K'S LNIOK. RESTORED TO HEALTH BY BILE BEANS. HEltF. are the leading points of a, sensational cure which has been brought about by Chas. Forde's Bile Beans. Piles, constipation, and liver ailments com- bined. cause more suffering than any other disease. Bile Beans cure tluse ailments, and this case is assured proof of it. FIRSTLY.—SUBJECT OP CURE IS MR JABEZ LEEDIIAM, OF SANVEY GATE, LEICESTER. The boy Leedham was a humble worker in Walker & Kenipton's boot factory. He grew up to the man Leedham, and became President of the National Union of Boot and Shoe Operatives. He was the acknowledged leader of an organisation containing 50,000 men. SECONDLY.—His OPINION WAS, AND IS, MOST VALU- ABLE. When the question ot the proposed Con- ciliation Board was before the country, Mi Leedhain's evidence was absolutely necessary. Therefore, he gave evidence before Lord James of Hereford, the Lord Mayor of London, and the Lo'd Prcost of Edinboro.' TIIIR)LY.- HE HAD TO RESIGN HIS POSITION THROUGH LIVER COSIPLAINT, PILES, AND CONSTI- PATION. He siys:- It would be impossible to describe the agony I went through in consequence ot the disorder of my system, due to liver complaint. An aching head, a feeling of weight, a dull, aching pain in tivery limb, and overpowering presentiment that some great calamity was going to happen. These are a few of the feelings I had, and every sufferer from liver trouble will recognise them. Constipa- tion was another source of trouble, and, greatest of all, Piles. Oh the torture of the latter ailment I shall never forget. Doctors? Bless you. I went to one after another, and it was all in vain. I went to the Infirmary-no use. I stayed at home a little and rested—no use. I tried various recipes which friends advised—no use. Years ago a vety clever medical man told me that there was no hope for me except by a surgical operation, and at last I brought my mind to it, and underwent the operation. To my honor THIS, TOO, I ROVED WITHOUT AVAIL. I was oon stiffenng again as bad as ever. Some- times I was so weak that my arms would actually fall lulpless at my sides, my speech seemed to be" leaving me, and beads ot persphation stood on my forehead. I dearly loved the work of bettering my fellovvmen through trade union lines, but at last my illness compelled me to give it up and re- tire from office. Everything failed to do me good, and I was just waiting for the end. FOURTHLY.—HE WAS CURED BY BILE BEANS. A fiiend persuaded him to try them. He did so. He tried them sensibly and patiently -not expect- ing that, having been ill for year, he would be I cured in a week. At last his perseverance was rewarded. The cure came gradually but surely, I and in a few months he was restored to perfect health, and in gratitude he gave this testimonial, and made the following sworn states fnt. A SWORN STATEMENT. I, JABEZ LEEDHAM, hereby take oath that the statement of my having been cured by Chas. Forde's Bile Beans for Biliousness, after being a sufferer from Piles and Liver Ailments for between 20 and 30 years, is true in substance and in fact. JABEZ LEEDHAM. Signed at Leicester in the presence of T. CANN EL, J ustice of the Peace. Dec. 24th, 1902. There are many more details of the case, but the above is a straightforward and brief setting of it. You have the text: the sermon you can construct. Its great teaching is just this :— 1.—BILK BBAXS CURt; PILES, LIVER COMPLAINT, Constipation, and all digestive disorders. Try them if you suffer. 2.-Howl-.VER LONG STAXDIMG THE AILMENTS, they will not be beyond the power of Bile Beans. They can cm. your case. i' 3.Jm. OF INTELLIGENCE AND STANDING, SUCH as Mr Leedham, have proved them, and are doing so daily. e LMrrl.Y.- WHY SHOULD YOU CONTINUE TO SUFFER ? Can you believe Mr. Leedham, who is but one out of thousands who have 0 „ tried and proved Bile £ end this Coupon Beans If so, act upon w,th l)efnn>' st;uf (\° his advice. Bile Beans if'^ IJ0,stf £ e)< are obtainable from all J ?s 5 ? j chemists at Is lid or tral Depot, Leeds^tnd 2s 9d per box,'but yo" *iU receive Free don't h ive anv s.ibsti- ^m'"e °J, Beans Maivli 27, 1903.

Crongar Hill for Consumptives. PROPOSED SANATORIUM. The large number of people in West Wales who follow with keen interest the progress which is being made by the West Wales Branch of the National Association for the Prevention of Consumption will already have learnt with satisfaction that a very fine site for the erection of a sanatorium is likely to be secured at the top of the famous Grongar Hill, an eminence which dominates the larger portion of the Towy Valley, which commands a view extending from Carmarthen town and the hills beyond it to Llan- dovery and the Black Mountains adjacent. The ad- vantages offered by such a site will instantly appeal to those who know the hill, and there are few in this neighbourhood who have not enjoyed the wonderful panorama which reveals itself from the hilltop, or who are not familiar with the poet Dyer's apt descrip- tion :— Grongar, in whose mossy cells. Sweetly musing Quiet dwells." The hill has an ample supply of water. There are three available springs, one of which, above Lanlash Farm. is within convenient distance of the proposed building, and whose water has been found by an analyst, Dr Hemy Kenwood, University College, London, to bu of neat purity and admirably suited to supply a sana torium. At the extreme top of thehill is an extent of flat groun 1 exactly suitable for the erection of a. commodious building with a south aspect. From here the patient will obtain one of the most striking views in the county. Without moving from his chair he may see below him all Jiat remains of the battered old Dynevor Castle, the still shining walls of the re- doubtable Carreg Cennen and the grey "outlines of Car- marthen town in the far distance. Beneath him he will distinguish Dryslwyn Castle, looking from this height quite odd and unfamiliar. Pantglas Mansion, and Golden Grove, the picturesque Carmarthenshire seat of the Cawdor family. Paxton'sT ower seems within speaking distance. Alltyferin, the residence of Mr E H Bath is away to the right, and Court Henry, the seat of the Misses Sitinders. Up here the air seems to come immediately from the sea, gathering sweet- ness from the intervening hills, so limpid and pure ic is, and if it blows with too much gusto the patient may seek ample shelter in the fine scheme of ancient forts whose capacious and grass-grown flanks offer delight- I ful shelter from every wind. Close by there is also a r certain amount of growing timber, which provides a shady retreat from the sun. Another important claim which the place can lay to suitability for such a use is the near neighbourhood of the railway. Other excellent sites have been offered ani con- sidered by the committee of the Association. Among them are Frenifach, about three miles from Crym- mych Arms station, on the estate of Mr J V Colby, Rhosygilwen a spot on the Gwbert Estate offered I on behalf of Mr C Morgan-Richardson Capel Cvnon, offered by Dr Joshua Powell, Newcastle-Emlyn another near Tirydail, offered by Mr W N Jones one at Blaentryal by Col Lewes, Llysnewydd one offered by Mr Augustus Brigstocke, Blaenpant, and another on Rhosgeler mountain oflered by the Llandyssul Parish Council. Sites were also offered by Earl Cawdor and Mr Price Lloyd, Glangwili. To all of these, however, the committee, after a great deal of hard work and a great deal of tramping up and down the country, reluctantly found some objection, and in the meantime the site at Grongar was offered by Col. and Mrs Mayhew, of Aberglasney, with the result that on Thursday, the 19th inst., the committee, consisting of Mr Ernest Trubshaw, Aelybryn, Llanelly (chairman); Mr Thomas Colby, Pant- I yderi, Boncath Dr Brigstocke, Haverfordwest Dr Bowen-Jones, Carmarthen Mr John Francis, Car- marthen; Colonel Morris, Ammanford, and Dr Douglas A. Reid, Tenby, the very able and enthusiastic secre- I tary of the movement in West Wales, together with Mr Cyril Froodvale Davies fagent to Colonel Mayhew) and Mr C. H. Steele, of the firm of Messrs Crompton and Co., electrical engineers, Cardiff and Chelmsford (who will report upon an installation of electric 'ight for the sanatorium), visited Grongar Hill. After pass- ing through Lanlash Farm, where they were met by the occupier, Mr Scurlock, the visitors inspected the various sources of water supply, and afterwards scaled to the top of the eminence, and thoroughly examined the ground. Subsequently they descended the hill through Grongar Farm, tenanted by Mr William Lewis, and proceeded to the handsome and romantic old mansion of Aberglasney, where they met Colonel < Mayhew, and conferred with him as to the terms. The I result, we understand, is a satisfactory basis of agree- ment, which will be submitted to a general meeting of the Association. Colonel Mayhew was. afterwards kind enough to show the visitors some of the very fine pictures and curiosities in his dining-room, among the former of which were paintings of Mr Dyer (a brother of Dyer, the poet, who once lived at Aberglasney) and his wife. I After partaking of some light refreshments at Aber- glasney, the party drove back to Carmarthen. I

Tivysida Point-to-Point Races. ) These races, after an interlude of two or three years, came off on Wednesday week over the old course on Lan Farm, near Cardigan, and were favoured with fine weather. Fields were rather small, but the racing was good, considering the elements. The results were Point-to-Point Steeplechase, over a three miles and a half course, open to members of any recognised pack of foxhounds or harriers in the counties of Cardigan, I Carmarthen, or Pembroke prize, a silver bowl; 12st and upwards. Five weighed out of seven entries, Mr H. R. Harries's False Prophet being the favourite. Colonel Brenchley, on Fermoy, 1 d the way to the last I fence but one to the winning field, with False Prophet second. Here all but False Prophet came to crief. False Prophet came in two fields' length before Cwm- symlog, ridden by Mr J. M. Philipps, Treriffith. [n the second race, over three miles and a half, ODen only to the members of the Tivyside Hunt, Pentre Boy, the property of Major Pryse, ridden by Colonel Brenchley, came in first, winning the second cup. These races are becoming most popular, and in a hunting point of view Major Webley Parry-Pryse is deserving of praise for keeping up the old racing of the Tivyside.

LLANDDEUSANT. WEDDING.—A very pretty wedding took place on the 10th inst., at Talsarn C.M. Chapel, when the marriage was solemnised of Miss Elisabeth Morgan, of Nantyrodyn, Llanddeusant, to Mr Tom F Thomas Wernddn. of the same parish. A large number of persons congregated to witness the interesting cere- mony. The bride who was given awav by Mr John j Morgan (her brother) was charmingly attired in a j heliotrope. Welsh flannel costume,trimmed with strapp- I ing of material bodice being tiimmed with silk and I white chiffon, and coat to match. Her hat was of straw, trimmed with white chiffon, and tips of pink roses and white veils, and she wore a handsome gold brooch the gift of the bridegroom. She was attended by her two sisters as bridesmaids, both dressed in a similar costumes to the bride. Mr Johnny Davies, Gwydre, acted as best man, and Mr Stephen Thomas, and Mr Willie 0. Hay, of Swansea, as groomsmen. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Evan Williams, pastor. On emerging from the chapel the bridal party were greeted with showers of rice and confetti. At Blaina, (the future residence of the happy couple) a sumptuous breakfast was partaken of by a large circle of relatives and invited guests. Cannonading was continuous during the afternoon. The happy couple were made the recipents of a large number of costly ahd useful presents, numbering 135 in all. Severpl beaiitiftil arches were erected en route to the church. The happy pitir left in the afternoon for the Welsh Lake District, where the honeymoon will be spent. DEATH.—We regret to chronicle the death of Mr Morgan Thomas, of Tirhowell, Lhnddensant, who I died after a lingering illness at the age of as years He was one of the best known residents in the neighbourhood, and had throughout his life carried on successfully the business of a farmer. He was a de- voted member of the C.M. Chapel, Twynllanan, where he will be very much missed. The funeral took place' on Friday, 13th inst, the remains being interred in the parish churchyard. The Rev E Williams officia- ted at the house, and the Rev D J Davies vicar, in the church and at the graveside.

ST. CLEARS. CONFIRMATION.—The Lord Bishop of Swansea held a confirmation service in St Clears Church on Wednes- day of last week. Forty-seven candidates were presented. Thislt we understand, is the highest number that has. been confirmed in St Clears. The following places sent candidates :-St Clears, 21- this is the greatest number that has been confirmed from St Clears at one time Llanfallteg, 4 Laugharne, 4 Mydriiu, 9 Llanglydwen, 3 Henllan, 2 Llanfihangel-Abercowin, 2 Kiffig, 1, and Llitn- gan, 1 A very pleasing feature of the service was the large congregation that had assembled to take part in one of the most solemn services of the Church. Evidently the work of the Church is progressing in Si Clears and the neighbouring parishes. At the close of the service, t.he clergy and candidates adjourned to tea at the Vicarage and the National ) School. This was verv kindiv provided hy the Vicar and several members of the Church.

Board reported in your columns in December last, on case submitted by board of guardians to them under this Act." Answer.—Under Schedule 1, paragraph (1, a, iii.) of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1897, the amount of compensation payable where death results from an injury and where the workman leaves no dependants is "the reasonable expenses of his medical attendance and burial not exceed- ing ten pounds." As the guardians paid the burial expenses they would have a right of re- covery against the employer, and the best way of enforcing this would be by an action, as it would be too troublesome to take out letters of administration. Paragraph 4 of the same sche- dule provides that the payment of compensation may be made "to the person to whom the ex- penses are due." EDUCATION ACTS-LETTING OF A CHURCH SCHOOL TO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AUTHORITY. A correspondent asks:—"Can the Chairman of a School Board, being Vicar of the parish, legally let a church schoolroom to the said School Board, and at the same time be a manager of the same school, give orders for all repairs up to the value of E2, and take the rent, C.25 per annum, from the School Board, giving a receipt in his own name, not as Vicar? The Education Act, 1870, Sect. 34, disqualification of a School Board member, imposes a penalty of Y.50 in each such case." Answer.—The Editor of the "Local Govern- ment Chronicle has been kind enough to state, in reply to the above query, that if the Vicar entered into the contract on his own behalf, and not as trustee, he would be liable to the penalties provided by the section referred to.