The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

CARMARTHEN The fortnightly meeting of the Carmarthen Board of Guardians was held at the Board-room of the Workhouse on baturday. Mr. D. L. Jonee, Der- lWJII, presided. There were also present; Mesara. John Williams and D. H. Davies, Abergwili; B. R. Thomas, Laugharne Townsh.p; Herbert Waiters, LlandefeiLog; K. Davies, i^lan^uunocK; E. Williams, Uanfinangei • D. T. GJbers and Joun Juowis, Llan. gendeirne; Urüúth Morris, J-lanpuinpsaint; john Francis, Danstophan; John Phillips, ilianwimo; T. Davies, Mertnyr; L). John, St. Clears; John Jones, St Ishmael; D. G. Bowen and J. S. Williams, Tre- lech; S. Stephens, Cwm r'arm. and W. W Imams, Liangain Factory (co-opted members); Miss G. M. E. White, Messrs. J. T. Lewis, J. P. Lewis, and li A. Rogers, Carmarthen. S REPORT. -o-L 6 The Master, m hub lep.^rt ior he iortnight ended 30th April, atai-txi "L»-»iai3 .JOIVI^O w<w OOUUUU»LU at the ±loUi>o ou oUuu»i, ioni ..l!, uy tne ruV. John W llliaiil:>t tiaLLIU, JLUC 4.-doU.,u.t):to<;)\, I 1 «>- gational l.1, LLAIU uu uie "v," uj tuo itov. 1. Bjthell Davies* ior OL. jfeujr's Gu.lllWJ.. 'xxte uuoiutir ot inmates lu tuö ..t1.uw>ù on tao iosi. uay 01 Llù weok was 8u aa a&aiiiJi, o-t lot u.o uuiitio^i/uu.uji penoa Lasi year* Th» uumwr oi ±J*U±JUI'M inauvwi wa«i m: OUTDOOR The fortnighay report 01 uie relieving officers showed the aiuuuut oi outdoor icusi uoaiuuvou uai- ing the torment ÜuLU o.u wo iU"UV"VU; J..>t.JLU-U.Y to have be6u;- ..elL" wooi:—oio ,a.Ao.<>, a ut>crea~o of 15; expeuunuie, aji-tj is., an iJUiouoti oi *< £ lo.'i. 10d. Seconu weoK, y/i pc*u^oia, a uccreube oi i( expenditure, z,io-i 17s., au iiiuicase oi lis. od. j The Treasulel S iet<oij iuowta t.tj balance in hand on the previous xioaru-uay to iiavo beou *i. 7d. A CARMARTHEN VACANCY. The Clerk saul that he uxiderstood tnat some of the Guardians wut.ou to have a vacancy declared ia the place 01 tne la,e Air. xnuijuas 1 nomas, it was necessary tnat the vacaacy ".(J.0Uh.l 00 uwlared ii three members oi the uoani. it could not be fclleU until the oihee weie dociaied vacant. Mr. J. Jouos—1 tmiii so. Mr. J. P. Lewis saui tnat several of the Water- street people uad builii wii-n H.W to declare ino Tacancy, so that the daughter would have a chanco to fill the place. Mr. J. S. WiHiam-Wc have nothing to do with that; let the ratepayers aeciae on tne person. Mr. J. P. Law,s said that ho was merely pointing out that there was a wish to declare ihe vacancy. It was decided to declare the vacancy. GRAI\ TS. j The Local Government Board forwarded LI,221 5a. 114. as the contribution unaer the Agircultural Rating Act.. COMING EVENTS. I The Chester Board of Guardians forwarded a re- solution protesting againsc tne proposed extinction of Boards of Guardians and tno iranilerenco -of J their duties to other bodies. Mr. J. Jones proposed, and i; was unanimously agreed that a similar resolution be adopted. TRAINED OR UNTRAINED. Miss Anne Davies, the nurse, sent in her resigna- tion. dated the 1st May. It was decided to accept the resignation. eu Miss White moved that they appoint a certificated purse. Mr. Gilbert seconded. Mr. Griffith Morris moved as an amendment that they have a nurse who had had some training, but not a certificated nurse. He was prepared to give Borne reasons just now why that wou.ci be the better course. A trained nurse would only do the work of a trained nur.se; it was advisable to get somebody who would be more wil.ing. Mr. J. P. Lewis seconded the amendment. They were under notice to quit, and ho did not think it would be advisabie to appoint a trained nurse for the sake of ton month-3. Mr. Gilbert expressed his readiness to withdraw the re-Bolution. The Clerk said that tho Local Government Board wished them to appoint a trained nurse. Hiey; gave way eventually on the report ot the Medical Officer of Health, who stated that considering the dis- ordered condition of the house alter ihti me, it would be iust as well to go without a nurse until tho new workhouse was built. It was very likely thai-I thpy. would not sanction thr> ap- pointment of an untrained nurse. Miss White—Suppose any death takes place through neglect, are we not responsible. Mr. J P. Lewi that the Local Government Board changed their minds so often, that it was very difficult to follow them.. They wero under notice to quit. Let them put their house m order according to^ their own notion, and M- them nut the responsi- Mity of appointing a trained nurs« on tho shoulders •Aiuotnn-a o-)UT OUIBQ oq-tt suosaad M-JU jo The Clerk—If vou appoint an untrained nurse and the Local Government Board disapprove you will have her on your hands, and you will have to pa> k^M[r. J- Jones thought that tho Local Government "Board would not sanction the appointment of an un- trained nurse, and it was advisable to go in for the appointment of a trained nurse at once.. Mr E. A. Rogers said that they had a trained nurse in the town who did everything ah could tor ooor people. She even washed tho floor*. Miss White—Vou could not expect her to wash the floors.. On a division tiireo votod for Miss Whites mo- tion, and seven against. Mr. Rogers moved that the question be placed on the agenda for tho next meeting. They ought to have a larger Board to consider such an important question. Mr. D. John—You cannot alter it withm MX months. Mr. J. P. Lewis said that the wage* ought to be put in the advertisement. It would cost them £ &0 to B70 a year to get a trained nurse. Mr. Griffith Morris had no objection to it com;ng before a fuller Board. The Clerk said that in answer to the formal ques- tion. "Is the nursing satisfactorily performed?" the Medical Officer answered last time, Yes, consider- I ing the nurse is untrained, she does her best." j Mr. D. John said that if they had a trained nurse, they would require to hare two assistants t help her. Mr. R A. Rogers-You have no right to say that. In Carmarthen we have been very successful. The question was adjourned for a fortnight. C'then Rural District Council. A meeting of the Carmarthen Rural District Coun- cil was held at the Literary and Scientific Institute on Saturday. Mr. John Lewis, Llangendeirne (chairman of the Council) presided. I AN ABERNANT FOOTPATH. The Abernant Parish Council complained of the! state of the footpath through Talfan-issaf fields. They wished the stiles repaired. It was agreed to refer tho matter to the Parish Council, as the District Council thought it was a subject for their attention. INTERFERING WITH THE ROAD. Mr. Gomer Henry (surveyor) reported that a pipe had been laid under the road near Broadlay to con- vey water from a field. The Surveyor stated that he had been informed that the work was done by Mr. Edward Evans. Mr. W. J. Thomas said that the man ought to be compelled to apologise for what he had done, and he ought to pay an annual rent for the pipe under the road. Mr. B. R. Thomas said that tho man ought to bo fined. Mr. W. J. Thomas said that he could only be fined I in the police court. Mr. D. John—Suppose he does not pay? The Clerk-Then the Surveyor can pick up the pipe. BYE-LAWS AT ST. CLEARS. The Surveyor (Mr. E. Morgan) reported land was not procurable to "set back" a house which it was proposed to build at Blue Boar, St. Clears. The Clerk said that they could not compel any- body to sell the land required; but they could pro- vent the house being built. The Surveyor expressed a doubt whether the Clerk was right. He did not think the bye-law ap- plied to the case if the side were to the road in question. The frontage was to the main read. The Clerk—And the side fronts the other road. Tho Surveyor said that there could not be two fronts to a house. The Clerk read bye-law No. 25, which provides that there should bo provided "in front of such building an open space net less than 24ft. in width and shall throughout the whole line of frontsgo of such building extend to a distance of 24ft. at the least.. Air. D. John said that there was a lot of interest takon in it at St. Clears. All the big bugs were up in arms against it. Ho did not wish to say a word against the poor man but the road was very narrow I for motor cars. It was decided not to pass the plans, and the Clerk (Mr. J. Saer) was empowered to treat with tho owner ¡' as to any land which ho might have to sell to widen the road. GRANT. The Local Government Board reported that they had forwarded L705 12s. lid. to the credit of the District Council under Agricultural Rates Act. ANOTHER BRIDGE. Tho Llanelly Rural District Council wrote stating that their Surveyor estimated that a bridge at Pontnewydd would cost £100. They also asked that tlig Carmarthen Rural D-strict Council to contribute half as it was a joint bridge. Mr. Gilbert said that it any serious accident took place the Council would be liable. There was no part of the district where the road were so incon- venient and the place developing so much. Mr. W. J. Thomas asked if the locality would contribute anything. Mr. Gilbert sa.d that this was a very small affair. They required local subscriptions when bridges cost- mg JB150 to JE200 were built by the district alone. In this case, the Carmarthen Rural District Council I would only have to pay;C 50. Suppose an accident took placo, who would be liable. And if they erected a bridge after the accident, would they got one-third from the locality. The Council agreed to take over the road, and Mr. W. J. Thomas sugge6ted that Mr. Gilbert has to do—and you have all attended the board should make an effort to get a local subscription. Messrs. John Francis and Son, ugonts to Mr. Colby, offered to hand over a road through tho Glyn Abbey estate. Mr. Gilbert said that it would be very convenient. This road was the biss of a triangle; the other road was composed of tho two sides. Mr. Griffith Morris said that they would require the two sides as -well. Mr. John Phillips said that they ought to have this road put in repair as they did with other roads beforo taking it over. Mr. Gilbert said that he believed tho farmers would cart the material required. It was decided to accept Messrs Francis's offer with thanks. THE SANITARY INSPECTORSHIP. A discussion follow,- on the recent letter of tho Local Government Bourd with regard to tho dis- charge of the duties of Inspector of Nuisancer. Mr. W. J. Thomas moved that they ask Mr. Gomer Henry tu retain the office of Surveyor and to act as Inspector of Nuisances for his present dis- district, thus relieving Mr. Williams of that office for part of the district, and that Mr. Williams be ap- 1 13 pointed Inspector of Nuisances for his present dis- trict, and that they appoint a new inspector of nuisances to fill the vacancy in Mr. Henry's district. Mr. John Phillips seconded. Dr. Bowen Jones said that tho work in the Llan- gendeirne district was much heavier; they had al- ways the scarlet fever there, and thera was a lot of building going on there. The Chairman strongly supported the proposal. Mr. D. John suggested that the present officers eu^ht to get more salary; that was what was re- quired. Tho great complaint was that they had not sufficient money to travel about. Why could not Mr. Williams work the whole district as sanitary inspector as Mr. Henry would work it as building inspector. Mr. W. J. Thomas said that there was very little j building in the lower district. The Local Govern- ment Board would not allow one sanitary inspector to act for the whole district. I The matter of arranging the salaries was left to a committee. THE BYE-LAWS. Mr. D, Davies reported that he had been unable to find a house at Carway, and had turned a coach- house and stable, at a cost of £ 100, into a dwelling- house. He expressed his regret for having done so without consulting the Surveyor, and offered to pay a tine towards any charitable fund. It was decided to ask him to pay 104. 6d. towards the Infirmary.

LLANITILO The usual fortnightly meeting of this Board was held on Saturday at the Shire Hall, when there were present: Mr. Tom Davies (in the chair), Mra. M. A. Jones, fiLs. E. A. Roberts. Hon. W. Fitzurian Rico, and Messrs. J. Lewis, D. Davies, Pritchard Davies, M. Morgan, J. F. James, W. Griffiths, W. Harrios, L. N. Jones, D. Watkins, Jaoob Davies, W. E. Richards, W. Hopkins, John Jones, Henry Herbert, \V. Roberts, Wm. Williams, Dan Davies, Rev. Alban Daviea; together with the clerk (Mr. R. Shipley Lewis), tho deputy clerk (Mr. D. Jones- Morris), and the other officials. THE HOUSE. The Master reported the number of inmatee to be 59 against 64 correspond ng period last year. Vag- rants for the fortnight 323, corresponding period last year 290. Total increase for the fortnight, 33. FINANCIAL. Tho Clerk reported having received £ 755 6s. 5d. under the Agricultural Ratings Act, and thero was a balance in hand of about £ 940. Mr. W. Griffiths-Very good. With reference to the grant under the Agrioul- fcural Ratings Act, Mr. Evan Dariod enquired how that compared with half the rates? The Clerk—It is supposed to bo in the ratro of half rates on agricultural land. He could not say how it compared now. Their assessment and rating iiuctuated. It is fixed at what it stood when the Act came into operation. The Act had since been re-enaotod once, but it had not been altered nor did he suppose would it ever be altered again. Mr. W. Griffiths said that whatevor their rate was they were allowed half of it. The Chairman—On agr cultural land. The C13rk-Exccpt on buildings. REMUNERATION FOR RETURNS. Tho C!e -k reported that he had received a sum -a furnishing certain returns in connection with the Poor Law Commission. It was tho first n time such a payment had been made fcr such a thing The Clerk added that it was left to the guardians ns to whether a further allowance should be made from the rates (laughter). He did not charge them anything. CALLS. The Clerk said he had received notice for countv rate at 3d., elementary education rate 8 id.; d. in the £ secondary education, and d. higher educa- tion, mak ng a total of Is. 6d., which was a id. less than tno last half-year. DOCTORS AND THEIR ALLEGED GRIEVANCES. r T1'? £ lerk said il0 received a letter from the Local Government Board enclosing one they had receive from jjc. fetowart, of Ammanford. The Board requested that the guardians should obtain tho observations of tho Public Vaccinator (Dr. D. Arthur, High-sireot) on the representations made by Mr. Stewart, and espec ally as to whether tho ago ot the child was correctly given when the public vaccinator was called to vacc.nate. In his letter to the Local Government Board, Dr. Stewart stated that lie wished to draw their atton. tion to the conduct of the Public Vaccinator (Dr. D. 'Arthur Hughes, Greenlands, Ammanford). It had become unbearable and he must request thorn to invest igato this matter. Dr. Scott, 49/51, College- road, Ammanford, and himself (Dr. Stewart) were jointly in attendance upon Elizabeth Edna aged 3 months and 14 day-, daughter of Wm. A. Evans residing at Derwenfarh, Penybank, Ammanford! The on Id, Elizabeth Edna, was suffering from a sovero attack of broncho pneumonia, and they were making every effort to effect her safe recovery. When they visited her on Friday, April 1st, thoy were informed by the mother that Dr. Hughes had called the previous day and vaccinated the child against her wal, and that oven although sho informed him that they wore in attendance treating the child for inflammation in the lungs. It was most d r>hearten- mg to any conscientious medical man to have another medical practitioner oven in the person of a public vaccinator stepping in, and not only risking the child's chances of recovery, but staking their reputaton as "healers of disea." for six paltrv shillings. In consequence of this occurrence he had read up some of tho rules laid down by the Act, and he found that in several respects their Publio Vaccinator (Dr. Hughes) deviated therefrom. Now, what w,w tho use of an Act. unless it was obeyed in all particulars. Dr. Hughes liad not given the parents of this child the customary 24 hours' notice of his intention of calling to vaccinate the'r child, nor had they requested hun to call for the purpose and, moreover, he called after 4 p.m. Whereas, according to the Act. he must call between 9 and 4 p.m. He vaccinated Elizabeth Edna Evans against her mother's will, and in full knowlodge of the fact that tho child was not a fit subject. He in- serted the vaccination lymph in threo places only, instead of four in accordance with your requ'r»> ments. lie did not visit the child to inspect the result of his operation, whilst your rules demanded that a visit must bo made within 14 days, which he had absolute y neglected doing. Ho requested them to kindly .esticrate th'g matter. In a postscript Dr. Stow added thati ho (Dr. Hughes) had asked the mother whether she had left Dr. Price, of Ammanford, her previous medical practitioner, and who visited her child most frequently, Dr. Scott or Dr. Stewart. Now, what ric-ht had tho Public Vaccinator to tako advantage of his privilege, and having interviews, and of enquiring of them their reasons for leaving Dr. Prico and calling Dr. Scott in." This was by no means tho first, occasion on which ho has interfered with my patients ia matters bevc-nd his jurisdiction. The Clerk said that Dr. Hughes was not their mod cal officer, but he contracts for vaccinating in Ammanford and Llandebie. Immediately he got this let'c- ho thought he had better write and in- form Dr. T-rt, did so, and Dr. Hughen came un to r-fo him (the Clerk), and wa.s furnished with a copy of Dr. Stewart's letter in order that he might furnish his explanation. Mr. Herbert—Tf doctors disagree what can we do? The (",erl, said that last meeting they naid ;1. ^heciHo to Dr. Hashes for v."co!natin<r, and one of those vaccinated was this child. Elizabeth Ed n: Evms, aged thr-v* months and fourteen days. Ho -aid he vaccinated her on tho 31ct of and .¡ü ho inspected the c-ign on the 11th of April, and f;1T1 the result satisfactory. Ho had received 6s. Is "I fo, i-ii" q for this sc. Tho Clrrlc then read Dr. Hutrhes' ronlv. He thanked them for drawing his attention to^the othpr medical practitioner's letter. Ho denied that tie child was suffering from broncho pneumonia. The key to the whoie matter was to be found in Dr. Stewart's postscript, which suggested a grievance against him (i;r. riughes) apart from the charge of ins not carrying out tho exact letter of the law. in reply to this he submitted to them as privileged peop.o, being his employers, the enclosures and his interpretation thereon attached for their individual perusal without prejudce, and to bo treated privately and confidentially. The child at the time lie saw her was not suffering from bronchitis, but was perfectly healthy. It's mother received him most agreeably, and every encouragement was given him by her to perform the little operation. JLiie mother held tho child throughout. He left tho Board draw their own conclusion as to whether the mother really resented its being done. The mother did not tell that thero wore any doctors in actual attendance. He had been asked by a neigh- bour of Mrs. Evans to go and vaccinate her baby, and he called to see Mrs. Evans, who received him most agreeably, and said she liked to have her children vaccinated early before teething set in. He told her he had lympth then with him, and sho expressed a desire to havo it done then and there. Hence his conduct, and he failed to see any clauso in the Act wh ch prohibited him doing this. He did not admit that it was past 4 p.m., but assuming it was it being then the 31st of March there was amnio light. As to the date of inspection ho called about the 7th of April, but failed to get an answer. On the next two occasions when he called he found one of the two medical men in the house, and not wishing to meet either of these men ho decided to wat. Hence the delay. He had since 5"0'1 the child, which was perfectly well and healthy, and on the arm were three beautiful and typical marks. When ho first epoke to the mother she told him the child was four months old, and it was only when he asked for further particular3 that tho child was not four months. Ho denied that it was only in three places he had inserted the vaccination lymph. He applied it in four places, but one proved unsuccessful. Mr. Herbert said that there appeared to be a 1 ttle jealousy between the doctors. He did not believe that Dr. Hughes or any other doctor would vacci- nate the child against the mother's will. In this case the mother really assisted him. Ho proposed that the Board were satisfied with the explanation given by Dr. Hughes. Mr. L. N. Powell said they were not asked to do anything that day beyond sending tho doctor's reply to the Local Government Board. Mrs. Jones seconded the proposition. Mr. L. N. Powell said he had nothing against Dr. D. Arthur Hughes. but they knew nothing ex- cept what they had in the correspondence that day. Consequently they had nothing else to forward to tho Local Government Board. He did not think they should pre-judgo the case by passing any reso- lut;on now. Mr. David Davies-We don't pre-judge. We only say we are satisfied. Mr. L. N. powon-We can't very well say that. r'bairman—I think we had better leavo his explanation to the Local Government Board. M1-. W. Griffiths-Dr. Price is our doctor. 1\"r. L. N. Powell proposed that Dr. Hughes' rep'y be sent to the Local Government Board. This seconded by Mr. Lewis, and sunported by the Alban Davies. They should simply do what they wero asked.—Carried. The Chairman- We will get something back in tirn". Th* Clerk-Probahly they will hold an enquiry. I know. He added that under the contract Dr. H'Tirhes undertook to vaccinate in aeordanco with thA mles laid down by the Local Government Board. LLANDEBIE WANTS MORE SEATS. The Clerk read a letter from the Clerk to the Llandebio Parish Council, in which he stated that at a parish meeting of the two wards it was resolved that an application be mado for additional scats on the LIan,dIIo Rural District Council and Board of Guardians for this important and populous parish. Mr. W. Griffiths—They have two for each ward. What more do they want? Tho Clerk sa;d they had five from the narish. Mr. W. Griffiths was of opinion that they could not give them more representat ves. The Chairman said that if they acceded to the nnnlication they would get similar applications from other parishes, and they had quite as many mem- beM on tho Board alrcady as they could manage. On the motion of Mr. W. Williams, seconded by L. N. Powell, it was decided that the matter be deferred until they had heard a deputation on the subject wh'ch the parish was going to send up. THE EXISTENCE OF BOARD OF GUARDIANS. It was resolved to support a resolution passed at Chesterfield, the object of which, it was stated, was not to do away with Boards of Guardians. The motion was proposed by the Rev. Alban Davies, a.nd seconded by Mr. L. N. Powell. THE CHILDREN'S ACT, 1909. In accordance with notice, Mr. L. N. Powell moved that the provisions of the Children's Act, 1909, be considered. M. Powell said they were all aware of the chief provisions by this time as stated in the public notice. Ho was sure they were all in accord with tho Act. It was an Act which ought to havo been passed years ago. They would have to appoint an inspector or inspectors to soo that the provisions of tho Act wero carried out. Ho proposed that their relieving officers be asked to carry out the work. At present thwe was very little to do, at any rate, m the north distr ct. There might bo a, little more in the south district. He suggested that the re- muneration to be paid tho inspectors bo left in abeyance for tho present until they really saw what it entailed. They were not in a position to fix anything now. He was not prepared to suggest anything himself. Sir. Herbert seconded the proposition. Replying to the Hon. W. F. Rice, tho Clerk said th 1t he had received one notice under the Act. A1! children who were paupers wero already regis- tored. The resolution was carried.

Rural District Council A meeting of the Rural District Council was held afterwards. M.O.II.'a REPORT. The Modioal Officer of Health (Dr. W. A. T. Lloyd), in ha annual report, stated: During the year tho dIstrict; has been regularly visited and mspectcU, and I am pleased to state that the health of tho district is good. Area of district in acres is 97,274, and thu population, estimated to mitidio of 1903, is 20,997. The number of births reg.stored were 744 (404 boys and 340 girls), making the birth rare 35.43 per 1000 of estimated population, the average birth rato for tho last ten years being 31.01. There were 399 deaths registered (200 males and 199 females),, which gives a death rate of 14.24 per 1000 of estimated population, the average death rate for tho ten years being 16.6. During the year 115 infauts died under 1 year, the infant mortality being 154.56 per 1000 births registered. Tho average in- fant mortality for the past ten years is 147.23. The number of notifications of infectious diseases ro- eoived during the year was 56, the lowest number received since notification came into force in 1900. This is undoubtedly a good criterion ,of the health of a district, and the diminishing number of notifica- tions show us tho advance we are making towards perfecting the sanitation of our district. Diphtheria. and Mombranous Croup: Thirty-five cases of the above were notified, as compared to 26 received last year. The increase this year is duo to an outbreak in the Talley district during the latter part of the year, when 10 cases were notified. Two of these proved fatal. Tho rest were of a mild type. Of tho remaining twenty-five, seevnteen occurred in tho Llandebio district, four in Llandilo (Rural), three in Llangatheu, and one in Llanfynydd. Eleven of thoeo notified from Llandebie appeared in the vil- lage, and four of. them proved fatal. Three of these, however, wore cases of mombranous croup. Mem- branous croup was also responsible for tho death of ono caso at Brynamman, one at Pcnygroes and one at Derwydd. The four cases which we notified in Llandilo wero of a mild type crcept one case of membranous croup, which proved fatal. Of the threo cases notified in the parish of Llangalhen, one Buccumbed at Llanegwad. One case appeared in Llanfynydd, and was of a mild nature. At no time during tho year did tho disease present itself in opidomio form. All precautions were observed to prevent the spread of the disease. Puerperal Fever: The only case that was notified of this disease proved fatal. It occurred near tho Llandebie village. I think it. my duty to mention here that I should like to no the "MidwiveR Act" more strictly carried out in our district. Water Supplies (Llandebie): The vexatious question of the surface wells in tho village of Llandebio is stiil before us. and I have once again made a careful insnection of every weH. There are thirteen wells in the village and its vicinity, and although the inhabitants possess a reliable and adequate water supply from the Loughor reservoir, they still continue to use the water from the surface wells. There is only one well from which tho water might bo safely used for domestic purpooos, and that in the well belonging to Mr. Price, Brynderwon. In all the others the water is absolutely unfit for use. Sanitation of I/andohie: There ia some serious defect in the' sanitation of the Llandob'e village, and this is more apparent when you realize that nearly one-third of all the notifications^ received during the last year came from Llandebie village, the area of which is very amall when compared to tho 97,274 acres which our entire district covers. The defects in tho sanitarion are as follows:—(1) The use of water from DOllutcd surface wells. (2) The presence in tho rentre of the village of a slaughter-house, which is not hnllt in accordance with tho bye-laws, and conse- quently possesses no proper drains, tho sewerage percolctinrr tfirousrh tho travel and polluting all water in tho vicinity. (3) The mam sewer opening to tho Marlais—too to the villag-o. To remedy these delete(1) All the surface wells must be closet'. (2) The slaughter-house mnr-t he removed or built in accordance with the bye-laws. (3) The o:voniv)T rf the main sower rrvst be extended ?00 yards further awav from tho v'Hn^o, and tf.vvir- ago run into a. eedimeRtation tank. Cv/mdu: The water from the Cwmdn Schools hns been e"ed. and found to be in a fit state for use. There is no water supply for the village, and the inhabitants havo to use the water from the brook. A well should be sunk in the village. Llansawel: The suppsy of this village is a subject which should receive the attention of this authority. At present the reservoir from wiuch the viliage is supplied is full of vegetable growth, and there is a great quantity oi sed-inciit at the bottom of the tank. This water is evidently surface water, and It is a question or you to decide whether you will seek out another supply or not. I strongly advise that you endeavour to find anothor source. Amman Valley: The drainage work of the valley is slowly being pro- ceeded with. This question has boon before this authority for many years, and I think it should bo "D property faced, and some defin to conclusion come to as soon as possible. The County Council still remains obdurate in regard to constructing side channels for the drainago of the sides of the main road. Tuberculosis: Death-rate per 1000, 2.38. The West Walos Sanatorium at Llanybythcr is now in full swing' and doing excellent work. Thero is, however, a matter which I should ldco to point out to you, and that is that it is the result of the bad housing to a largo extent which is responsible for the breeding of consumption. To combat this you have tho weapon in your own hands in tho form of your building bye-laws. Unfortunately, these laws only .apply to the parishes of Llandebie, Llandilo- fawr, Quarter Bach, and Bottws. There are no bye-laws for Talley, Llansawel, Llanfynydd, Llan- gathon, Lianfihangel-Aberbythvch, Llanfihangol-Cil- fargen^ Llanegwad, and Bi-oehfa. In Llanfynydd, which I can safely say is the most rural parish in our v.hoio d;f,tr ct. the death rate for consumption is higher for the last twenty years than it is in the more populous parish of Llandebie. in Llandebie, the building bye-laws have been in existence for a great many years. It is your duty therefore to do all in your power to help to stamp out this dread- ful scourge. \9U help in no small way by adopting tho build ng bye-laws for the whole dis- trict. Mr. L. N. Powell asked what was the use of haying reports year after year from the doctor un- less they attended to them. He was going to sug- gest if he did not propose that the report should bo referred to tho Sanitary Committee for considera- tion; they then to report to this Council that day fortnight. Thoy had a Sanitary Committeo for the whole district. It was really too big a matter to go into now. The Cha'rman endorsed what Mr. Powell had said. What was the good of a report if they after- wards took no steps in the matter. He thought it was very hard on the doctor, and the Sanitary Inspector especially, in regard to Llandebie, of which, he noticed, they had a very bad report. Mr. Jacob Davies sincerely hoped tho Sanitary Committee would visit Llandebie before long. Tho drainage in some places was running into the turn- pike road. The Chairman—Year after year we get theam r&- ports and recommendations, and ye-ar after year wo do nothing. Rev. Alban Davies seconded the proposition. It was resolved that in the first instance the Committee should meet that day week at Llandilo. AGRICULTURAL RATES ACT. The Clerk said that a num of £360 8s. 9d. had been received being the grant under the Agricul- tural Ratings Aot. PRECEPTS. The Clerk said he had prepared precepto for the par sh of Bottws for J3470. That was for drainage work they had to do. and for Uandebio for £ 350 to help pay the overdraft for water supply. He wished to have them initialed. With reference to the water supply, the bill, as taxed bv the taxing officer ot tho House of Commons, was £ 4,184 10s. 4d and the cost of taxation and fees. £ 59 19s. 2d., making a total of £ 4,244 9s. 6d. With reference to an application for the sum of j3200 towards the cost of promoting this bill he did not think there was an unaerstanduig that it should be paid by tho whole district, but by the parish of Llandebie. Mr. W. Williams said that whether it was on the minutes or not they had recoived a promise from the Board in respect to it, and if they did not pay it their honour was at stake. The Clerk said that they had pa'd jMOO with re- gard to opposing the Llanelly Water Bill, and he expected they would havo another £ 100 or mora to TV.'lt: y5"83 bemcr paid, and was paid out of the wholo district. Thoy had obtained the clause* which tney_ wanted, -.nch'.dmg power to sell water outside tneir district, which v was the chief e'auM they wanted. t^?a'rmlan_^a that if the district paid the i- T^1, Llandebio ought to be vory thankful to this Board. • A Mer.¡ bc"- It will be very kind of you. We are in hot water enough already. A BRIDGE QUESTION. A letter was read from some ratepayers who stated they resided within the boundary, protesting against a bridge being erected near Drysiwyn with- out the Parisii Councils of Llanegwad and Llan- gathon being consulted. They expressed surprise at this, and asked to be allowed a chance to justify their oxistonco. The Clerk said they did not rrive any addresses. Mr. L. N. Poweii thought they considered that to be unnecessary as they were weii known. A member proposed that the communication be sent back to them.

INTERESTING LECTURE AT ST. CLEARS PARISH REGISTERS. EXTRACTS FROM REG I-STER. -I-IISTO]tlf!.kL. 1681. January 22. "The names of all auch persons as were 'married, buried, and baptised,' within the Parish of St. Clears, in the County of Carmarthen, since feuuday, Uk i&ad 01.tJ aLl Liary, lfcSJl. being the first Sunday that Lewis Evan bocama there." 1702.—Lewis John Evans succeeded him at noon on Xmas Day, Dec. 2jtii, 1 lijt. b.gned Lewis Evan. 1701.—On Sunday tho 8th day of March, 1701, His late Majesty King William III. departed this lite (who having begun his reign jointly with Queen Mary, on Wensday the 13th day of February, 1688, was doprived of that his Royal Consort on Friday the 28th day of December, 11.'Í) and was succeeded by tho High and i>l;giuy Princess Anne of Den- mark, now our only lawful and rightful .Liege Lady, Anne, by the Grace of God. Queen of England, Scotland. France, and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, etc., whom God long preserve. 17n.-The 1st of August, 170o, tho duties upon marriages, births, and burials, etc., expired, which bad commenced the 1st day of May, 169b (11 years). 1714.-Geore, the s. of Lewis Lloyd, mason & of Cataerine David his wife, and Williams the s. of John Thomas, Dairyman, to Benjamin Bevanis, Gent., at Yseubor-fawr, & of Anti-his wife. were each of them born the 20th day of October 1714, being the day of the Coronation of King Ucorgo tho 1st. Bapt. on 24th Oct. 1714. 1719.—Timothy Powell, Clerk, Master of Arts, formerly Vicar of St. Clears (till after a suspension ab officio, commencing the 1st of August, 1689, by virtue of an Act of Parliament made for abrogating the Oaths of Allegianco and Supremacy, and up- I pointing other Oaths he was, for not taking the Oaths by that Act enjoined, utterly deprived there- of the 1st of Fob. that year) was buried the 31st day of July, 1719. 17M.-Tho Rcvd. Mr. Phdipps, Llwyncrwyn, Vicar. of St. Clears, came from Oxon. to the Living. Rev. Dd. Owons—Curate until 1745.. Rev. Thos. Jones—Curato from 1745. 1753.—"New Stile." Year begins January 1 instead of March 25. 1755.-Entry after the 13tli of April, 1755. "The names above (1734) were entered 1Ji the Bishop's Court" (Registrar's Offico). 1760.—Our late Sovereign Kinj George II. of blessed memory died suddenly in his chamber on the 25th of October, 1760, by whose decease the Imperial Crowns of Great Britain, Franca, and Ireland. are solely and rightfully come to tho High and Mighty Prince George of Wales, who is now our lawful and rightful Liege Lord George III. (whom God long preserve), by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, Franco, and Ireland, Defender of the Faith. 1783.—Before burial entry, Oct. 21st, is the follow- ing: "Here followeth the names of all such person* as have been baptised since the duty was imposed ea the same." After Sept. 3, 1785. Duty paid for the above. After Aug. 13, 1786. Duty paid for the above and many others. 1728. Lewis James, junior, began to Register. 1732.-0ct. 29th, a chango in Registrar. 1734.-0ct. 5 Do. 1750.—Mary, d. of Lewis Thomas, schoolmaster in Welsh, of Llolty y cwow, by Ann his wife, waa bapt. j 21st Oct. 1759.—Joseph s.o f George Hellier and cl Mary his wife was bapt. 16th Feb. (being a jfeneral Fast), 1759. War in America, India, and Europe. Pitt's Ministry. Year 1759 became a mott glariolt- one. Trade.s or Professions. 1681-Glovcr, David Rces. 1682—Hopper, John Roes. Smith, Adam Philipp. Carrier, Robert John 1683-Tailor, Thomas Bevan. Weaver, Lewis Treharn. Mariner, Richard Thurlow. Mason, William Lloyd. 1687-Shocmabr, Evan Richard. Cobbler, Thomas David. Joiner, Thos. Walter. 168S-Dycr, John Davies. 1689—Apothccary, John Davies. 1702—Tobacco Rowler, Rees Jamas. 1707-0fliecr of Excise, Roger Jones. 1703-Ale Seller, Adam Leonard. 1709—Crier (late Herd), Thomas Rees. 1713.—Supervisor of Excise. Roger Jones. C*oop>er. Richard. Woolcork. 1714—Tiller—Thos.. Morris. 1718-2-c,-tmari.. John Philipp. 177:1-Saddlor, Adam Philipp. 1732—Tanner, Evan David. Bailiff. T.owis l,vf, n. 1Hl-1)oCT0f. Wm. Howell. 1750-BnpJma,n, Thos. John. Schoolmaster in Welsh, Lewis Thomas. Shopkeeper, Leorard. 1751-Ship carpentlr, David Reed. 1753-Carperiter, John Bynon. Mole-catcher, Phillip Philipp. 1755-Cürowalllcr, Wm. Thomas. 1753-6tojie hewer, Mr. Hugh. 175d—Corn-factor, Win. Chapman. 17c0.—lighterman, Win. L)u.v.d. 1762—Heel-maker, John Rees. Merchant, Henry Leach. 1766—Gate-keeper, Wm. WJlcock. 1774—Faber-L.gnorius (carpenter), Rees Jones. 1776-Di-1 ver, David Clark. 1735 Pedlar, uohn l'.dward, Heolcerrig. 1795—Kotifex (millwright),' Philipp Philipp. 1798—Malster, Thomas Rees. Oysterman, l'hos. Thomas. Baptisms. 1702.-Elias and Enoctl the Twin sons of Lewis Evan Eynon, of Waun fach. and Ann his wife, were baptised in the house, the 24th day of Decem- ber, 1702, which christen.ng was tho last that Lowis Evans was present at, as being Parish Clerk, Lewis John Evan having succeeded him in that place the next, d;iv at neon being Xmas Day, 1702. Signe* Lewis Evan. 1714.-W 1111an, the son of John Thomas, Dairy- man, to Benjamin Bevana, Gent. at Yscubor-fawr. and of Ann his wife, and George the son of Lewis is Lloyd, Mason, and of Catherine David his wife (were each of them born the 20th day of October 1714, being the day of the Coronation of Kinsc George the first) and were both baptised in the eame water 21st October. the son of David dark, of Pentre Mill arid of Mary Lewis, his wife, being baptised in that hcuse, was here received unto the congrega- tion of Christ's Flock, a Sunday the 16th of Febru- ary, 1717. ma— Jennett, the d of George Smith and of iv-.o0 ™6S ,1S, ,Wlfe' Tas bapt the 23rd of APril. 1719. The child was born with 6 fingers on each hand and 6 toes on each foot. (Buried May 5th— fortnight). 177(-Anno, d. of Rees Jones, Faber Lignariua. of Waun, near BrHcai, bv Elizabeth Leonard his wife, was baptised 31st. Oct. 1774. Burials. 1,687.-Lowis Eynon, of the Pentre, Recorder of t. Clears, was bur ed the 17th dav of July, 1687. 1703.-Theopldm Jones, Commoner of Jesus Coll. Oxon son of Walter Jones, Gent., was buried the 16th June, 1703. 1703.—Richard John Rees, of Clincoch, at the time of his decease one of tho Portreeves of St. Clears was buried at noon the fifth day of March, 1703. i/1.7.—.John Jones, Master of Arts, formerly Rec- aixth Llandewror' waa h■ 11 He dy'd 17}9;7Tho, sa^e da? 'ie March 29, 1719) Sir Ed- ward Mansel of Irwmsaran, having dy'd in London, was buried at Pembre. ^17f9'r^VViJliam the Hostry. Recorder ° ^^rs, was o. the 24th August, 1729. 17Z9.—Richard Lloyd, s. of Lewis Lloyd, Mason, who being in the Pentre M.il, and adventuring too near, the wheels caught hold of him, and turned him about and killed him there, on Saturday the 23rd of August and was buried the 24th day of August, aged 11 years. 1732.-Henry Lewis, Clark, Vicar of St. Clears, was buried the 12th day of August, 1732. (Ono of ancestors of PhilLpps, Liwyncrwn, from which they Sake patronymic Lewis). 1732.-Rees Bowen was drownded at Blaok Scar near Laugharne, the first day of February, was founded ye 2nd. and buried ye 3rd. 1732-3. 173,3-4.-A child of Joseph Rees, was b. Jan. 5th by his own father. 17J,T52—Thomas Smith, lately baptised, waa b. the 17th oeptember, which was usual called by the Old Style the 6th day. 1769.-Walter John, Labourer, of Llyssewig, on Clog y Iran land, who was thatching at Clogyfran, unfortunately fell off the ladder, and broke his back bone, was b. the 19th day of Juno, 1769. 1773.-Esther Morgan, widow, who was found dead of a Sunday morning in a field of Pencoed, called Park y Rcigrass, was buried 13th December. 1774.-0wen. son of William Thomas, Cordwainer, by Mgt. his wife, who was mortally wounded by the cart on Wain Vach the 3rd Aug. and was buried on the 4th. i„l7"7- Anne, the wife of Mr. Jones, boatman (an. Wm. Scourfie'd, boatman), who drowned at Kidwelly, wero buried here, 13th July, 1787. ISOO.-Walter Powell, of iliiiesgivynne, Esq., who died at Laugnarne, the 24th day of November, was buried here in the vault of his ancestors, on Satur- day, the 29th day of November, 1800. 1809.—Mr. Thomas Edwards, son of Thos. Ed- wards, of Kidwelly, Attorney at Law, waa buried 24th May, 1809. Nicknames. Henry James-Harry Did-Aug. 27, 1732. Thomas John—Thomas Sible—Apr 23, 1747. John Thomas—John y bola—Dec. 19, 1749. Rees Griffith-Rees Tyfedd-Nov. 11, 1743. John Thomas—John Goch—Feb. 21, 1754. Evan Thomas—Evan bara monyn-J-mw 22, 1755. Evan David—Evan clyngaia—Mar 10, 1765. Anno David—Anno Quick—Feb.4 1773. John Plulipp-Jony Gotlanen-Jan. 18, 1774. Samuel Morris-Coaci-ior-Ai)ril 4, 1780. Licensed Houses. 1.103-Three Bolls, William Griffiths. 1822—Red Cow, Ann Roes. Square and Compass. Rope and Alienor. 1758-Horse a.nd Saddle, John Morris. 1771—B.uo Boar, Gregory Cole. 1744-VViiito Hart, ILui v Lewis. 1773-Old White Hart. 1317-Throo Mariners. 1821—Ship. 1803—Red Lion, Walter Thomas. lS39-Victoria, John Jones. 185 Ilte Horse, Wm. Phillips. 1863—Coach and Horses, Mayr Clark. lS06-Farmer3 Arms, Jolm Thomas. 1887—Prince Albert. 1808—Ivy Bush, Thomas David, Fishers Arms. V arious. 1717.—Aug. 10.—Two porpoises kill'd in Tavo River. Thursday ye 19th of March 1718 or 19, at 8 a clock at ri ght happened a bright coruscation in the air, about S. and by W. when l saw it. 1723.—The Sun Dh] was put Ul) on Whitsun Tues- day, boit,, the 27th day of May, 1728. 1737.-The work-house of John Bowen, Tanner, was burnt the 3Cth day of January, 1737. 1740.—Memorandum. That ye roof of the Church of St. Cleara fell upon Tuesday ye 3rd day of August, 1740. 1747.-Novor:1ber (entry). The first were married or baptised and after the church were built. 1751.—Jan. 26. David Reed, ship carpenter, a workman on Mr. Howells, Maongwyn vessel.

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DEATH.—Many will regret to hear of tho death of Mrs. D. Jones, widow of the late Hev. D. Jones, vicar of Liangondeirno, which took place at Bryn- marl, Llandudno. Her mortal remains were Ill- terred at Llanrlios Churchya.rd on Easter Monday. She had been for some time in failing health, and had suffered much. About four years ago she re- moved from Hereford to a more bracing climate, at her dootor's advice. She was tho last of the family- tho two children having predeceased her, the son at Hereford soon after his father, and the daughter at Canada some five years ago. The deceased lady was a daughter of the late Mr. George Ashworth, of Swanscoo Park, Macclesfield. s 0 matny

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