The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

CARMARTHENSHIRE POLICE MEETING OF THE STANDING JOINT COMMITTEE. "CRIME ON THE INCREASE." A quarterly meeting of the Carmarthenshire Stand- ing Joint committee was held at the County Offices, Carmarthen, on Tuesday last, under the presidency of the chairman (Mr. D. Evans, Manordaf). There were also present Sir James Williams-Drummond, Bart., C.B. (Lord Lieutenant of the county), Edwins- ford) Lieut. General Sir James Hills-Johnes, V.C., G.C.B., Dolaucothi; Mr. Mervyn Peel, Danyrallt; Mr. W. P. Jeffreys, Cynghordy: Mr. Herbert.Peel, Tfiliavis: Col. Tudor Lloyd Harries, Llwvndewi: Ur. H. J. H. Lawrence. Narberth: Co!. Gwynne-Hughes, Glancothi Col. J. D. Lloyd, Pare Henri: Mr. Joseph Joseph. Llangennech; Mr. W. Morris. Garnant: Mr W. J. Williams. Brynamman: Mr. C. P. Lewis, Llan- dovery: Mr. W. Y. Neville, Llanelly: Mr. T. Jones, Penrhonw; Mr. W. David, Llanelly Mr John Rees, Dolcwm; Mr David Davies, Rhyblid: and Mr J. Simlett, Llanelly; together with the clerk (Mr. J. W. Nicholas), the chief constable (Mr". Pioton Philipps), rhe county treasurer (Mr. R. Peel. Price), and the surveyors (Messrs. Lionel Jenkins and Jones Williams). CONDOLENCE. The Chairman said that since they last met death had robbed them of two of their faithful members: Mr. J. L. Thomas, of Caeerlas. a very faithful, ear- nest and conscientious member of the committee, and Mr. E. Trubshaw, of Llanelly, whose commanding figure they would miss amongst them. Mr. Trubshaw had devoted a good deal of his time to public work and to the industrial development of the county and to the work of conciliation. Ho was a Social Reformer, and he gave the county his best services. He (the Chair- man) moved that they place on record their sense I of the loss which they had sustained by the death. Mr. Mervyn Peel, in seconding, said that he sincerelv endorsed every word that the Chairman had said regarding Mr. J. L. Thomas and Mr. Trub- shaw. Both these gentlemen had given a good deal of their valuable time to the work of the. county. Thev would one and all feel the loss of these two gentlemen. Sir James Drummond. in supporting, said that in Mr. Trubshaw he had lost a true and staunch per- sonal friend. His business capacity anô impartial judgment on all occasions were of great service to the county and they would feel his loss for a-very long time. The vote was carried in silence. CHIEF CONSTABLE'S REPORT. The Chief Constable in his report stated- "Crime as compared with the corresponding quarter of last years shows an increase of five in the number of charges, the figures being 767 as against 762. There has. been an increase under the following heads:— Assaults 16, cruelty to animals 7, Education Acts 23, labour laws 35, Coal Mines Regulation Act 6, and a decrease in simple larceny 19, sleeping out 11. begg- ing alms 5, Inland Revenue offences- 21, fishery laws 9, Lights on Vehicles Act 9. Indictable offences numbered 76. of which 19 were committed for trial, representing a decrease of eight in the number of offences and an increase of two in the number of com- mittals. The clothing contract with Mr. J. R. Evans has expired and it is necessary that arrangements for future supply be made. Three years ago you deter- miried to limit tenders to contractors trading in the county. The uniform supplied has not been inferior ( in quality of material or tailoring efficiency to that previously obtained elsewhere. I 'have to notify the death on the 16th July of ex-P.C. John Richards who was pensioned in 1891." Mr. W. David said that the report of the Chief Constable showed that crime was on the increase He thought that that was rather unfortunate seeing that the record for the whole country showed that crime was on the decrease. The third paragraph of the report showed that the increase was due to the inclusion of offenoes against the labour laws. He did not now whether they could not have an- other classification. Men who did not come to their work in the morning because of a dispute with their emnloyers oUQ"ht not to classed as cnminals. That was merely a broah < contract. The Chief Constable said that the usual course was to include all the offences. If they desired an- other classification he would adopt it. Mr. W. David said that it was quite an exceptional thing to have a case of this kind but this quarter they had 35. He should like to test the feeling of the Committee that these cases should not be includod in the criminal returns. He did not think that they ouTht to include non-payment of rates either. Mr. W. J. Williams seconded the proposal. Mr. Josenh Joseph—What about Education? The Chairman said that he should like if they could get a report from The Clerk on the subject. The matter was deferred. It was decided to confine the contract for the supply of t' e police clothing to the county. AMMANFORD POLICE COURT. The Committee which had Tieen aopointed to re- port on the subject of a magistrates' room at Am- manford reported that there were two sites possible. That to the left of the police station would obstruct the light of that building. The court-house if erected there would, it was estimated, cost £1,750. The cecond site which the Committee recommended was that to the rear < the present police station. This allowed room for extensions in the future. The expense was estimated at £1,750. A clerk of the works should also be engaged at a salary of £2 a week. The Surveyor, in answer to questions, said that it would take a. year to complete the work. Colonel Harries said that they had gone very carefully into the matter. If the members of the Committee were all aware of the discomfort under which justic was administered at Amrranford they ild all be in favour oF the erection of the court- house. Mr. Herbert Peel moved that they adopt the re- port and apply to the Looal Government for the necessary Mr. W. J. Williams, in seconding, said they were aware of the circumstances which had been put be- fore them by the deputation, and the court-house was urgently required. Mr. Mervyn Peel said they would he adopting a penny-wise and pound-foolish policy if they took the other site for the sake of £250. The report was adopted, and it was decided to apnlv for the loan required without delay. The meeting then terminated.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE A meeting of the General Purposes and Public Health Committee of the Carmarthenshire County Council was held at the County Offices on Tuesday last, when there were present the Rev. A. Fuller Mills (who presided), Lieut.-General Sir James Hills- Johnes, V.C., G.C.B., Mr. Simlett, Llanelly: Mr. H. E. B. Richards, Carmarthen; Mr. John Rees. Dol- gwin; Mr. David Davies, Rhiblyd'; Mr. W. J. Thomas, Glantowy; Dr. Denzil Harries. Carmarthen; Mr. W. Morris. Garnant; Mr. W. J. Williams, Bryn- amman Mr. C1. E. Morris. Carmarthen: Mr. Joseph Joseph, Llangennech; Mr. David Evans, Manordaf. A COMPLIMENT. The Board of Agriculture wrote stating that they desired to express their appreciation of the "prompt and energetic measures" adopted oy the offices of the local authority to prevent the further spread of disease in •<> district from the case of sheep scab which had been discovered in the county. The Chairman said that they were more used to getting blame than compliment from that quarter. I ANTHRAX. The Board of Agriculture forwarded a copy of the anthrax order. The Clerk said that in cases of suspected anthrax the veterinary inspector was to forward materials to the Board so as to enable them to decide whether it was anthrax or not. In the meantime, the disin- fection and all the other precautions were to be car- ried out as if it were a case of anthrax until the contrary were shown. Certain apparatus were reo quired which possibly many of the veterinary sur- geons had. It was decided to inform the Inspectors of the re- quirements of the Order. The Clerk said that the return showed that there were more cases of anthrax in Carmarthenshire than in any other county in Wales. They were not so fiatl as they used to be; but last year they had seven cows as compared with three in Glamorganshire. Many of the counties had no cases. Sir James Hills-Johnes—We can only hope that our inspectors arc more particular. Mr. W. J. Thomas-The explanation is that this is the largest county in Wales. The Chairman—We have 237,000 sheep. TWO DIFFERENT ORDERS. The Veterinary Inspector for the Division reported that one case of sheepp scab had been discovered at Llanddeusant during the dipping. All the sheep be- longing to that farmer had been isolated but there had been no further cases. 145,037 sheep had been dipped-96,830 in the presence of the police. Mr. W. J. Williams asked why some sheep were dipped in the presence of the police, and some not. The Chairman said that there were two differenl orders in force in different parts of the district. HOPES. The reports of the Veterinary Surgeons showed that there was no contagious disease amongst animals in the oounty. Mr. W. J. Williams said that they were all well pleased with the work of the Inspectors. He hoped that when they had a medical officer of health for the county, the health of human beings would be as well looked alter. Sir James Hills-Johnes—Shall we send that recom- mendation to the meeting whicn is going to be held.' This ended the business.

FUjnEKAL OF t Hii lATE MR. SAUJNDETFS GLANKHVDW Amid manifestations of the deepest sorrow, the mortal remains of the late Mr. William Francis David Saunders, J.P., of Glanrhydw, were laid to rest in the peaceful God's aore attached to the ancient parish church of Llangendeirne, situated in a delightful country. The weather was fine, and a large number of friends and others eager to pay a last tribute of respect to the memory of one they so highly esteemed in life, assembled at the church, the funeral from Glanrhydw being strictly private and confined to members of the famiiy. '1ho small but mournful cortege left the house at 2.30 p.m., tne first carnage containing the Kev. Lewis Davies, vicar of Llangendeirne the Rev. T. Jones, vicar of Llandefeilog, and Ur. Lewis Williams (the deceased gentleman's medical attendant). Then came the hearse containing the massive cothn, made of plain oak with brass lurmtuie, and covered with beauti- ful florai tributes, followed by the carriages con- taining the chiei mourners, viz., Mrs. Rudman (sis- ter), Col. j. D. Lloyd ((brother-in-law), Mrs. Lloyd (sister), and Mr. Lloyd 24tti ,Regiment (nephew), Parci Henri; the Misses Saunders, Court Henri (sis- ters); Mr. George Pry so, Pitnyll, Major Madani The housenold stan followed in another carriage. At the church were also Mr. Morgan Jones (brother-in- law) and Mr. J. Morgan Jones (nephew), Jaaiii'io, and Mr. Franois Green, Glanymor, St. David's (iou- sin). Amongst others present were Mr Prj>c'ie.oe- Beynon, Trewern; Mr. D. Protheroe, M.O.H., Glyn- taf; Mr. Charles Lloyd, Wauiiiforl Capt. It E. Jennings, Geilideg; Mr. C. W. Roes Sto iA, Tenby; Capt. Stewart, Aberglasney Mr. L. B. Blake, Pwli- ywnead; Mr. J. W. J. Cremlyn (prospective Unionist candidate for West Carmarthensnire): Mr. T. Parkinson. Ridge, Wooton-under-edge, Gloucester; Mr. R. H. Harries, M.F.H., The Croft; Mr. E. H. Morris, Brynmyrddyn; Mr. C. S. Morris, Rauriui House, Carmarthen; Capt. E. C. Harries, Bryn- towy; Mr. Schotnberg, Carmarthen; Mr. Picton Philipps (Chief Constable of Carmarthenshire); Mr. J. W. Gwynne-Hughes, Trcgeyb; Col. Aslett, Bola- haul; Mr. and Mrs. x ryse-Rice, Llwynybrain; Mrs. Wardell; Dr. H. J. H. Lawrence, Narberth: the Rev. R. G. Lawrence. Llanarthney; Mrs. Price, Glanmorlais: Mr. Hamlin Hughes, Middleton Hall; Mr. T. W. Barker, Oaklands; Mr. John Thomas, Velindre: Mr. H. L. Puruey, Lletherllestry; Mr. E. A. H. Harries, Ferryside; Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Stephens, Travsmawr; feupt. S- Jones, Carmarthen; the Rev. D. Morgan Jones, Carnarvon; the Rev. J. Alexander Williams, the Vicarage, Llangathen; the Rev. Idris Roberts, St. Anne's, Cwmffrwd; Dr. Ll. Bowen Jones, Carmarthen: Mr. J. F. Rees, M.R.C.V.S., Carmarthen: Mr. W. V. Howell Thomas, Carmarthen; Mr. David Francis, Myrtle Hill; Rev. R. H. Jones, Llangendeirne; Mr. Regi- nald Gery, Royston Court, Ferryside; Ald. R. W. Stephens, Coodybrain; Mr. J. Anthony, Cilveithy; Mr. H. Brunei White, The Grange (representing the Carmarthen Amateur Angling Aeaociation): Mr. and Mrs. Timmins, Ferryside; Mrs. Olive. Boar's Head Hotel. Carmarthen; Mr. D. E. Williams, Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Carmarthen; Mr. E. Colby Evans, Mr. T. E. Brigstocke. Mr. J. B. Arthur, Mr. Arthur Arthur, Mr. C. Haydn Williams; Mr D. Compton Griffiths, Mr. P. M.'L. O'Sullivan. Mr. W. Evaris, Mr. Da vies (Picton-terrace), Mr. J. Burgess. Mr. Lewis Giles, (editor of the JOURNAL), Mr. H. J. Stokes (Unionist agent). and Supt. T. Smith, all of Carmarthen: Mr. Jenkins, late of Alltycadno; Mr. W. H. Mitchell, Mr. Geo. Dyke, and Mr. Joseph Morgan (superintendent of school attendance offi- cers), Ferryside; Councillor Walters, Penymaes, Llandefeilog, etc. For some time before the arrival of the cortege, the church was well filled with a sorrowing congregation, and the bell tolled forth its sad news. The bearers were the tenants of the estate, including Mr. John Lewis, ex-chairman of the Carmarthen R.D. Council. As the coffin was borne into the sacred edifice Mr. J. D Jones. school- master, Llandefeilog, played an appropriate volun- tary on the oran. The hymn, "Peace, perfect peace" sang with much pathos, and the service was conducted by the Rev. Lewis Davies, vicar of Llan- gendeirne, and the Rev. T. Jones, vicar of Llan- defeilog. At the conclusion the favourite old Welsh fiymn, "0 fryniau Caersalem ceir gweled" was sung. As the body was borne from the church Mr. J. D. Jones gave an impressive rendering of the "Dead March" in "Saul" on the organ. There was a deep silence as the coffin was lowered down into the grave, which was lined with moss, and studed with choice marguerites and crimson cactus dahlias, the work of the gardeners of Glanrhydw and Court Henri. The coffin bore the inscription: "William Francis David Saunders, died Oct. 1, 1910, aged 59 years," and on top were placed a wreath of carna- tions and lilTes, and a bunoh of carnations. The committal prayers were read by the Rev. Lewis Daves, and at the end of the service the hymn, "Bydd myrdd o ryfeddodau" was feelingly sung. Choice floral tributes were received from:—The Llangendeirne Choir, the servants at Glanrhydw, Cilcennen Parish Church: Mrs. Olive, Carmarthen; Mr and Mrs Sauuders-Davies, Pentre; the servants and workpeople at Court Henri; Col. and Mrs. Gwynne-Hughes, Glancothi; Mrs. Saunders-Watson Mrs. Sutton Jones, Capt. Cecil Spence-Jones; Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Stephens, Trawsmawr; Mr. Grie- mond Philipps, Cheltenham; Mr. J. W. Gwynne- Hughes. Tregeyb:. 5Tay and Ellen; Mrs. Jones, Cheltenham. Rev T. Jones and Mrs Jones, Llan- defeilog; the teachers and children of Llandefeilog School (this took the form of a harp made of flowers. grown in the gardens of the children's parents); Mrs. Price, Glanmorlais and Miss Andrews, Glan- morlais; Mrs. Barker, Oaklands: Mr. Francis and Miss Amy Green, Gltuimor, St. David's; Mrs. Brad- sha w: Sir Owen and Lady Philipps; Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Jones; Mrs. and Miss Taylor; Miss' Jones. Brecon; Miss Goring Thomas; Mr. T. Parkinson: Mrs. J. Llewelyn. London: Aunt Carry, May and Theo; Mr. and Miss V. T. Summers; Miss Craw- ford, Miss A. N. Lloyd, Mrs. A. N. Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs. Woodhouse: Mr. and Mrs. H. Philipps, Tre- geyb; Mrs. Pryse Lloyd, Glangwili; Mrs. Lloyd, Pontllwni, Carmarthen; Amateur Angling Associa- tion; Capt. and Mrs. Jennings, Gellideg; Capt. and Mrs. Stewart. (Tearbroofc; Mr. and Mrs. Morris, Brynrnyrddin; Mr and Mrs A. E. Harries, Ferry- side; Llangendeirne Church and Sunday Sohool: Mr. and MTh. Gery, Royston Court; Rev. Lewis Davies and Mrx Davies, Llangendeirne; Mrs. Stewart, Bognor: WIr". Morris, Coomb: Mrs. Rud- man; Major and Mrs. Morland and Carrie: Mr. and Mrs Thomas, Felindre; Mr J. Morgan Jones, Rev. Mr. Green and .\1rs Green; Mr. and Mrs. Pryce-Rice, Llwynybrain: Mr. and Mrs George R. Pryse, Pithyll: Brurw and Eleanor Price; Sir Ed- ward and Lady >Vebley Parry-Pryse; Mrs. Wardell and Miss Wardell: Col. and Mrs. Lloyd, Parchenri. ,The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. Henry Thomas and Sons, Emporium, Car- marthen. the coffin being made by Mr. David Har- ries, 5, Morley-street, and the lead shell supplied by Mr D. Rogers.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS The Carmarthenshire Hounds will meet (for cub- bing) on Tuesday, the 18th inst., at Caerlleon Cross Roads, and on Friday, the 21st inst., at Login, Llangunnor; each day at 10 a.m. The Neuaddfuvvr Foxhounds will meet on Monday, the 17th inst., at Highmead Arms (for Pencarreg), and on Thursday, the 21st infit., at Llanina; each day at 10 a.m. The Tivvside Hounds will meet on Monday, the 17th inst., at Cilgwyn North Lodge, and on Thurs- day, the 20th inst., at Xoyadd Trefawr; each day at 10 a.m. The Plasgeler Harriers will meet on Wednesday, the 19th inst.. at Penrallt, and on Saturday, the 22nd inst., at BvvJchydomen; each day at 11 a.m.

NEWCASTLE EMLYN P.S.A.-Ar the meeting on Sunday Mr. Andrew Morris gave an excellent address, and a solo was sung by Miss Maggie Jones. EBENEZEK.—Thanksgiving services were held at Ebenezer on Monday, and an appropriate address was, given by Dr. Davies.—On Wednesday prayer meetings were held at the Graig Chapel. WEDDI.N(;P.(, Jetikins, Cardigan, formerly of Llechryd, was married to Miss Jane Davies, Myrtle House, Llechryd. at Blaenanercli, on Monday. Mr. Jenkins (brother of bridegroom) was best man. The bridesmaids were Miss Mary Anne Davies (sister of bride) and Miss H. Davies, Swan, New- caetle-Emlyn (cousin). The ceremony was- performed by the Rev. M. P. Morgan (minister). Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins left by the train from Newcastle- Emlyn for London, where the honeymoon is spent. The presents are numerous and costly. DEATH.—Many will learn with regret of the death ot Miss Parah Williams, Porth-street, which took place last week. On Monday the funeral took place, the burial being at Trinity Churchyard. The Rev. W. Powell officiated. Deceased died at Aberporth. She had gone there to stay with Nurse Jenkins, a niece of hers. Great sympathy is extended to alII the relatives in their bereavement.

WEST WALES SANATORIUM I THE. FUTURE WORK OF THE INSTITUTION. A special meeting of the executive committee of I the West Wales Sanatorium, was heid at tiie fehire Hall, Carmarthen, on Wednesday last, when there I were present Sir dames Williams-Drummond, Bart., C.13. (Lord lieutenant of the county), Edwinsford; Mrs. B. uavies-Evans, -tiwkhbychan; Mrs. Herbert Peel, Taliaris; Miss ijewes, Lianllear; the Mayoress oi Carmarthen (ivirs. Lloyd), Lieut-General Sir James ixiUs-Johnes, V.C., G.C.B., Doiauoothi; Col. ii. Davies-Evans, Highmead (Lord Lieutenant of Cardiganshire); Col. Gwynne-Hughes, Glancothi; Capt. W. P. Jeffreys, Cynghordy; Mr. J. C. Har- ford, Falcondale; Dr. Reid, Tenby; Cot Morns, Ammanford; the Mayor of Carmarthen (Aid. Walter Lloyd), the Rev. A. Fuller Mills (chairman of the Carmarthenshire County Council); Sir. John Lewill, Gwynfryn; Dr. Bowen Jones, Carmarthen;( Mr. Prichard, Stackpole; Mr. P. J. Wheldon, treasurer; and Capt. E. C. Harries, Bryntowy (hon secretary), etc. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. On the motion of Ur. Boweii Jones, Sir James Drummond was elected to fill the chair rendered vacant by the lamented death of Mr. Ernest Trub- shaw, Llanelly. CONDOLENCE. The Chairman having tnanked the meeting for the great honour conferred on him, said that belore com- mencing business he moved a vote of condolence with Mrs. Trubshaw and family in the irreparable loss they had sustained in the death of their late chairman. The Chairman had not only lost a staunch friend, but a gentleman who had taken a keen interest in its welfare from the very com- mencement. His auvice had always been most valu- able, and was a colleague they could ill afford to lose. The motion was carried in silence, all present standing, THE NATIONAL MOVEMENT. The Hon. Secretary reported that on the 9th August he received a letter from Mr. David Davies. M.P., Elandinam, thanking the committee for re- appointing him as one of the vice-presidents, and in which he expressed the hope that the governors of the West vVales Sanatorium would give their hearty support, to the national campaign against tubercu- losis in Wales. Having experienced the benefit ot a Sanatorium, they in West Wales, he said, would be the first to extend their hearty support to the erection of sanatoria in other Welsh counties. He thought that the Alltymynydd Sanatorium would find a plnce in the National Weteh scheme, and it did not appear to him that there was any insuperable difficulty in arriving at a satisfactory scheme. Mr. if. J. Wheldon said there was a general ex- pectation to know what would be the attitude of the West Wales Sanatorium authorities towards the great national scheme. There was no doubt as to their attitude in the crusade against tuberculosis. They most warmly and heartily rejoiced that the national movement had been placed on such a splen- did footing f-iiroiigh their comparatively small work at Alltymynydd during the last seven years. If the national scheme would be in harmony with theirs, they in West Wales would do everything they could and perhaps give up their own to join In the great memorial to their late beloved King. It was felt that until they knew definitely the final shane the national scheme would take it would be better for, the committee to leave the matter in ^abeyance for a while and a sub-committee was appointed to meet a sub-committee already appointed by the National I Memorial authorities to discuss the matter. OUTSIDE PATIENTS. A letter was received from the Aberdare Urban District Council enquiring whether any beds at the Alltymynydd Sanatorium could be reserved for the sole use of the Aberdare Council, and if so, upon what terms. Dr. Adams, medical superintendent, txplained t!iQt the rule was that preference should be given te patients residing in the three counties of Cardigan. Carmarthen, and Pembroke, but if a person living in Glamorgan, or any outside county, applied for ad- mission, he examined him. and if certified as mcdi- eally suitable, and the applicant collected twenty tickets from the governors, he.was admitted The Rev. A. Fuller Mills said that if that principle was continued Glamorgan and ether outside counties might eventually want the whole place, but if they adhered to the resolution on the books that prefer- ence be given to applicants from the three counties of West Wales they would be all right. He re- ceived letters continually from medical men in Gla- morgan asking if there was a possibility of their patients getting into Alltymynydd. They had to be careful in such a matter or they would have their subscribers up in arms against them. Mr. P. J. Wheldon said that they were rapidlv drifting to that. The. principle they had adopted was that in the case of outside patients' admitted to vacant beds at the institution they must pay. He was afraid that if that became general there would be no tickets left for patients of the three counties for whom the Sanatorium was actually built. He gave notice of motion that the rule as to the ad- mission of patients be re-considered at the next meeting in view of the applications from outside counties. Dr. Bowen Jones, Carmarthen, said he had ab; s contended that they should encourage the ad of outside patients and to vacate beds on because it would bring money in towards tenance of the institution. He had pn along that the collection of subscriptions by the ladies would come to an end some day. iJt r feorcta.ry etated that he had replied to the letter from Aberdare stating that patients were only admitted from the three counties of West Wales, but that the committee were prepared to consider individual applications on their merits on condition that payment be made. The committee approved of this. Mr. P. J. Wheldon said eighteen months ago he gave notice of motion for the appointment of a sub- committee to consult as to the best methods of adoptmg other means and of directing their atten- tion to other channels, besides establishing a sana- torium for those .already suffering, in "order to prosecute their attacks on tuberculosis, for they were the pioneers of the movement in Wales. They had ^nn JTw g f.°r •their living up to now and 'had succeeded m placing the institution on a sound financial basis, the advantages being known that I subscriptions were not so difficult to collect. Now tLm ,exe?utlle™mmlttec the time had arrived for them to direct their attention to other channels for stamping out consumption. There were three or which f Pa,yIiamcnt de*lln £ with health which were for all practical purposes dead letters in regard to tuberculosis. They received £50{) from i\Un f"1?' M P" on condition that they in- vited all school teachers in the three counties to pay visits to the Sanatorium and to see practically how they dealt with the infectious disease, in order to educate children in the principles of health, as was done at English schools, the time had arrived for them to do what was darkly hinted at in Mr I Davies scheme. He wanted to show that they had been fully alive to the pressing needs, of better louses for the working-classes, greater attention to cleanlines and sanitation, and the scheduling 0: houses which had been proved again and again fO be sources of tubercular infection. He referred to houses where people had died one after another not nccessanly of the same family. In one hcu.e in bt. Clears twelve people not of the same funil.- II had succumbed to the fell disease. In Ireland tll" ladies placed a poster on houses where death had I taken place from tuberculosis, pointnig out how infectious it was, and giving instructions to the people how to avoid the disease. They ought to do something of the kind in West Wales. He did not know what would be the fate of their institution whether it would be embraced in a bigger scheme o rnot, but they had to go on until the last. He knew of facts so far as Carmarthenshire was con- cerned which were startling. He proposed a com- mittee be formed to go into the matter. Dr. Bowen Jones, in seconding, said that at his request the Carmarthen District Council asked their medical officer to voluntarily notify cases of tuber- culosis, but it had not considered the purpose as medical men were too harassed. They could not I afford the time to do it, unless they were paid. He had instructed his sanitary inspector to fumigate aU houses where the disease had occurred, and when they asked the County Council to issue notices pre- venting spitting, the suggestion was pooh-poohed. Now the County Council were beginning to see what those preveneative measures were doing. He would also have health visitors who would combine with mid-wifes and district nurses in teaching mothers how to feed infants, and how to prevent the spread of phthisis. The motion was carried and a com- mittee appointed. The treasurer (Mr. Wheldon) re- ported that he had received this year towards the maintenance of the Sanatorium the sum of £ 100,761. The Chairman said it was very satis-fac- tory.

NEW QUAY DEATH.—It is with deep regret that we have to record the death of Mrs. Morgan, Mason-square, New Quay. Mrs. Morgan had been ailing for a considerable time, but had endured her illness with much patience. We extend our scympathy to her hustyand and jtoung child, as well as t¡J her mother, who have been left to mourn her loss, C'then Town Council.

CARMARTHEN TOWN COUNCIL A monthly meeting of the Town Council was held on Tuesday night at the Council Chamber in the Guildhall, Carmarthen, under the presidency of the Mayor (Alderman Walter Lloyd). There were also present Aldermen Geo. Treharne, H. E. 13. Richards, David Samuel, Councillors J. B. Arthur,. E. V. Collier, Oliver Jones, William Thomas, John Cross- man, Chas. Sutcliffe, John Lloyd, L. D. Thomas, A. J, J ones, John \1organ, Ueo. James. Jame Davies, Walter Spurrell, D. King Morgan; together with the Town Clerk (Mr. James John), medical officer (Dr. Bowen Jones), the surveyor (Mr. F. J. F'inglah), me superintendent of police (Mr. Thos. Smith), the sanitary inspector (Mr. J. Evans), and tiie rate collector (Mr. D. Evans). The Mayor announced that there was peace with honour between the Salvation Army and the residents of Nott's-square, the former having agreed to remain only three-quarters of an hour in the Square on Saturday night in future, which satisfied Mr. Arthur Arthur. Ho hoped they would hear no more about it. A letter from the Carmarthen Guardians suggest- ing that the police-station should be connected by telephone, was not considered, it being "b [(x! that the Guardians should pay for their own conveniences and not try and effect their assurances cheaper at the expense of the borough. Messrs. Rank and Co. wrote asking the Council to remove the banK in the river near their stores, which was detrimental to traffic, and also dangerous for steamers lying at the Quay at low water, and for which the Council would be liable. Mr. A. J. Jones moved the bank be removed as it would only cost a couple of pounds. Mr. J. B. Arthur agreed and said that it was. not the "local park" they referred to, but to a bank near the Quay wall, which had cost him hundreds of pounds. The motion was ca rried. In the matter of the new scheme, of Elizabeth Williams' charity in St. David's, the Council de- cided not to appoint a representative trustee for the present. The Surveyor stated that the Cotmty Council had consented to send in their application fo the Roads Board for a grant towards widening the town bridge, which was now only 19 feet 6 inches wide, including the traffic. and was highly dangerous hav- ing regard to the iarge amount of traffic It carried on market and fair days. He had prepared a plan which by constructing a three-span ferru concrete bridge on the east side of the present structure would give them' a roadway of 24 feet, with two eight feet footpaths. The plan was adopted and sent to the County Council to be forwarded to the Roads Board. A complaint was received from the Trades and Labour Council about the unsatisfactory lighting of Richmond-terrace, there being no light after mid- night. The light near the steps in Castle Hill was also put out too early.—The Town Clerk said that the police had reported that the selected lights were put out at four o'clock, and not an hour before sun rise as per contract.—Mr. Crossman suggested that they should deduct the equivalent from the account, and eventually the* matter was referred to the pupnc works committee to consider the whole question. Replying to the Mayor, Superintendent Smith said that he had never received any pay for taking the fire brigade and engine to a conflagration outside the borough. I he Mayor did not see why the borough should look after the. county and rural district pro- perty when they refused to support their brigade at alL-Ald. Richards thought instructions should be given that the engine should not be taken outside the borough.—Mr. Crossman could not agree. Sulely if the brigade was wanted to save life and property outside the borough no man in that room was going to say "No." To help the distressed was uuder a higher law than that of the land.—Alderman Samuel thought that if the County Council and District Council did not care about their districts, surely it was not the business of that Council to do so.—Mr. Crossman said that two blacks did not make a white. Aid. Richards asked if a brigade went to a fire two miles outside the borough, and a fire broke out in the town when they were away, who would be responsible to the townspeople?—Mr. Collier said that such a thing did happen at Winchester, and since that the villages and places around had agreed to pay the corporation a- proportion of the cost of the up-keep of the brigade.—It. was decided that the engine should not leave the borough in future unless payment was made. On the motion of Mr. Walter Spurrell the Councft expressed its warm approval of the Welsh National Memorial to King Edward, Replying to Mr. Oliver Jones, the Town Clerk said that the accounts up to March last, together with the reports of the elected auditor, were ready, and would be placed before the iinanace committee at its next meeting for report to the. Council. j The recommendation of the roads and estate com- mittee that the provision and cattle markets and slaughter-houses be painted next spring, boards pro- vided for posting up posters and placards, was adopted. Aid. Samuel in moving, that a commttee be ap- pointed to consider the advisability of revising the Quay and river tolls and duos, said that they were liable for any damage a vessel might suffer through banks, and yet the dues they charged were absurdly small, vessels of 30 tons paying only Is. and vessels of 110 tons paying 5s. They received last year JE12 in dues, and the river cost them in rates £23 8s., while the quay warden received £10, so that the river cost the ratepayers about £20 a year.—The Mayor said that it would mean an Act of Parlia- ment to increase the dues.—Mr. John Lloyd said that a Norwegian ship remained at the Quay for three weeks for 5d.—Mr. J. B. Arthur said that the dues more than covered what they spent on the river itself. They would have to pay rates in any case, and he did not think they should seek to make revenue from a channel which promoted the irade and prosperity of the town. An Act of Parliament would cost about £1,000, and it was not worth it. Eventually the following were appointed a committee to consider the question, the Mayor, Messrs. J. B. Arthur, J. Crossman, William Thomas, H. E. B. Richards, David Samuel, and James Davies. The meeting then enaed. -8L-

LAUGHARNE NOTES Beaming with memories of the Lord Mayor's recep- tion, the Portreeve of Laugharne cast quite a feel- ing of warmth and Christian good temper over the company he had invited to breakfast with him at the fclup and Castle on Sunday mornyig last. His good humour was to apparent (it fairly bubbled out of him), that the cold viands seemed to catch it; and immediately began to look less cold and more in- v.ting; and one settled down to the good things provided, with a sort of feeling that the world went very well. The whole of the Corporation officials were present with several of the aldermen; the only guests in- vited were the Rev. Atterbury Thomas, Mr. Robt. Tyler, the 27th letter of the alphabet, and the- writer. After breakfast a procession was formed and according to ancient custom the Portreeve was escorted to Church. The sermon was preached by .the ex-Portreeve, the Vicar of Laugharne. —— From a bystander's point of view, one cannot help being reminded by these ancient customs, how the history of Laugharne in years gone by, must have been wrapped up in the Church; and one wonders what Sir Guido de Brian would think of the attacks now made on her ancient privileges; he would also surely tremble for the safety of the land he left to the burgesses. Those Non-conformists who enjov the privileges bestowed by this generous Knight, should give pause before they vote for the robbery of the Church, for that is what disestablishment means. Besides there is many a good Non-con- formist lying in peace beneath her ancient yews awaiting the last call; when man shall have that justice meted out to him that he has meted out to his fellow man. —.J.- Mr. Balfour's speech at Edinburgh, will, I hope, put a damper on our ardent young Conservatives; who wish in the true "spendthrift Lloyd (Joorgian way" to court votes by promising more taxes: that is, payment of members. There are plenty of am- bitious men willing to pay their own expenses; and as the custom has served the taxpayer so well up to now, why burden ourselves with a capital in- vestment of something like £ 800,000. At present we have a House of Commons com- posed of men, who have at least a good stake in the country; the majority of them do not shine as political stars; but if you got a Parliament of paid men, only anxious to keep their seats for the salary, we shall get corruption equal to the best Portugese flavour. We do not yet knew the worst of the present Bud- get with its five hundred assessors costing £250,000 per annum; and with the promise of the faithful Mr.. Ure that all rating and taxation shall eventually lie placed on land, it was madness for the people to burden themselves with payment of members. Socialist-Labour members want a reversal of the Osborne judgment, so that they can seize the work- ing-man by the throat and make him pay their expenses in Parliament and for trips round the world. Why cannot Keir HardIe and Co. do like. the Irishmen and go begging from their nigger friends or the Egyptian and Indian revolutionists whom they are so fond of stirring up against our rule ? I read in the "Western Mail" of the 10th inst. that His Majesty had presented to the Right Hon. D. Lloyd George, one of our late Sovereign's walk- ing sticks; and states that Lloyd George was a great admirer of our beloved Edward VII. Curious isn t it? Does anyone remember the Yankee half breed's and Lloyd George's speeches during the heated debates on the Budget? I ask the question ion again; Curious, isn't it? The harvest festivals for this parish commence on Tuesday, the 18th inst., at St. Martin's. Preacher, Prebendary Bowen, vicar of Monkton, Pern.; at Llansadvrnen on Thursday, the 20th inst.; and at Brook on Sunday, the 23rd -,list. Thankofferings will be devoted to the Brook and Laugharne Schools Repair Fund. On this occasion politics will be for- gotten, and farmers will attend the Church of their forefathers to give humble thanks for the blessings of a great harvest. ♦ oi. Clears anuual luring fair took place on Wednesday, th<± 12th inst., and as usual drew a large crowd from Laugharne. The schools were closed and all the youngsters looked forward to this day with all the ardour and expectancy of fun that only youth can conjure up. Mr. Richard Pearce is still pursuing his policy on the Grist. A deputation of the District Council did h-ni the honour of listening to his claim on Tues- day, the lltli mst. He put in also a bill for im- provements undertaken fifteen years ago. Perhaps he would like hia property, improved at the rate- payers' expense, and thinks if he is trucuhrat enough he will obtain what he wants. At the last general election, this leather-lunged orator exhausted his stock of expletives on the peer* of the realm who, of course, according to him, were the greatest land thieves unhanged. I am surprised that the Dis- trict Council wasted any time on such a preposter- qus claim; and if he wants to know where he stands he had better do what Mr. John Morse, C.C., told him, viz., to enclose it; and then the inhabitants will. soon --how him who is the owner of the Grist. I am glad to learn that Mr. W. Towers Smith is going to stand for. the rights of the town. He will have the backing of every responsible voter.

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.L.L.nl".LWid DEATII.-lt is with deep regret we announce the death ot Mr. David Kees, brylillatod, Llaullwni, WHO passed peacetully away on the 2nd inst., at the age ot 6 years. lie tell ill of pleurisy thred montiis ago, and was tenderly nursed during his illness by his sister-in-law, Jdis. Kees, and by Mr. aud Airs. Lewiu Thomas, iiryniiaiod, who were devotedly attached to him. The deceased has been headmaster 01 LlauU W HI National School for the past 31 years, and during his long tenure of service had endeared himself to everybody in the neighbour- hood. Before coming to Llanllwni Mr. Rees occu- pied a post as assistant tutor at the Carmarthen TrainDg College. lie enjoyed the reputation of being one of the best schoolmasters in West Wa.les, and the visiting inspectors always spoke in the highest terms of the general tone, discipline, and progress of the school. He has turned out many pupils who have achieved brilliant successes in after- life, and all have preserved happy recollections of their old schoolmaster. He was very careful of the welfare of his pupils, and was quick to discover and foster any talent they might Iiossess. He kept per- fect discipline, but the children regarded him with such respect that he seldom found it necessary to administer punishment. On his retirement about six years ago he was presented with a gold watch and chain, but on the headmastership again becom- ing vacant, he decided to resume his work. He was- of very refined and scholarly tastes, and has gathered together a fine private library in his rooms at Bryn- hafod. Universal sorrow is expressed in Llanllwni at his death. His mortal remains were interred at Llanllwni Church, where he has been a faithful member, the officiating clergyman being the Vicar (the Rev. Joshua Duviesj. The chief mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. Rees (brother and sister-in-law of the deceased); Mr. and Mrs. fidwards (sister and brother-in-law); Rev. J. R. Phillips (nephew); Ml". Jfimes Phillip4, and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Thomas. Many beutifui wreaths were received in, eluding cne from the school-children.

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