The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

ABERBANK PARISH MEETING.—On Monday evening a parish meeting was convened at the above National Schoolroom to consider the question of representa- tion on the District Council. The Rev. E. S. Davies, Capel Drindod, presided. Dr. T. J. Jenkins, the present member, stated that he meant to seek re-election, as he was in the middle of several important matters, including the working of the Housing and Town Planning Act. Mr. E. Davies, Blaencwm, thought the meeting had been convened for Che ratepayers to give their opinions and not for persons to offer themselves* for re election. Several ratepayers from the parish of Bangor Teify ex- pressed their determination to get a member from their parish this time. They had not had one for 16 years. Mr. Watts Jones, Craigyderi. said that before Bangor was represented he would contest. The Rev. D. Jones, wernllwyn, said that if Mr. Watts Jones came out he would withdraw. It may here be said that this distric has been sadly neglected. To begin with, Mr. J. Jones, Berllan, a co-member of Dr. Jenkins, left the district about a twelvemonth ago, and no one was appointed in his place. A bridge over the river Iago, near Glan- rhyd, is a crying need, and the important question of a supply of clean drinking water for the use of the inhabitants of Aberbank, and the children of the school has been left sacredly alone.

CARMARTHEN TOWN COUNCIL. SALE OF CORPORATION TIMBER. SEQUEL TO THE COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS. LIVELY DISCUSSION. A monthly meeting of the Town Council was held in the Council Chamber of the Guildhall, Carmar- then, on Tuesday night last, under the presidency of the Mayor (Councillor J. B. Arthur). There were also present; Aldermen Walter Spurrell Walter Lloyd, H. E. B. Richards, and L. D. Thomas; Councillors D. King Morgan; John Morgan, Rev. A. Fuller Mills, John Lloyd, H. S. Holmes, D. Samuel, J. Crossman, J. Jenkins, Fred James, D. E. Wi'liams. C. Sutcliffc, D. Wiliams, Oliver Jones, E. V. Collier, and Wm. Evans; together with the Town Clerk (Mr. H. Brunei White), the Medical Officer (Dr. Bowen Jones, the Surveyor (Mr. F. J. Finglah), the Head Constable (Mr. K. Mayall), the Rate Colector (Mr. D. Evans), and the Sanitary Inspector (Mr. J. Evans). VARIOUS. Mr. Frazer Storey wrote that he had inspected the plantation at Cwmtawel .and would be pleased to supply t'he Corporation with a report free of charge, which a grant from the office of the Com- missioner of Woods and Forests enabled him to do. —It was decided to ask for a report. The following were elected to represent the Council on the governing body of the Carmarthen Intermediate School :-Mrs. Blagdon Richards, the Mayor, and Councillors E. V. Collier and D. Wil- liams. GAS v. ELECTRICITY. Mr. John Lloyd asked if he could be informed the difference in the cost of lighting the town by gas and electric light? Mr. W. Evans said that the question came a day behind the fair, as the contract was made a few years ago to supply the town with electric light. The Mayor—If I was not interested, I should oon- sider it out of order, because it deals with the past. Mr. J. Lloyd-No. it is not, when the public want to know what they are paying for. They are in the dark at present. The Mayor-The members of the Council are just as keen after the interests of the ratepayers now as they were years ago. Mr. W. Evans-Do we get value from the electric light, tlhat is the question. The contract was made for 14 years, and Mr. Lloyd, if he js alive then, will be able to open the question then. The Surveyor said that they paid the Gas Com- pany JE680 a year for public lighting, and the electric light contract was, based on that figure. They paid the electric light company a bigger sum now because they had more lights. Mr. J. Lloyd—Taking the price of gas to-div, what would be the difference? The Mayor—We don't know. If there was a mis- take it is too late to remedy matters now. We don't know what the Gas Co. would have charged for gas had there been no opposition. Mr. Lloyd-Why do people continually ask for the figures. It seems, you directors are afrail to enlighten anybody. I make it out that we are paying J6169 15s. more than we should have betn paying for gas at the present price. The Mayor—We shall have to pay for the 14 years. Mr. Lloyd—I think it is a shame. Mr. W. Evans-I remember gas 5s. a thoimid, and 4s. 6d. for I don't know how long. Since the electric light has been introduced the price fiaa been reduced, and the ratepayers have the benefit of gas at 3s. 6d. It is beneficial to the users of »&s stoves. 'The Mayor said that the Electric Light Com- pany had been generous to the town, and gave 1,420 candle-power more than they contracted to give. Mr. D. Williams said they ought to get better light in the town for the money they paid. Mr. Holmes said that the back streets of the town were better lighted than they were, but the main street, and streets like St. Catherine-street not nearly so well. If a vote was taken the people would go ;nst electric light. They got less light now tor money. Ir. John Lloyd directed the attention of the Council to the fact that the Electric Light Company paid no easement for the hundreds of poles of the standards they had erected in the fbwn. The matter required looking into. The matter then dropped. SALE OF TRES. Mr. D. E. Williams asked why a number of trees had been cut on the Corporation Estate at Cwm- tawel. The Mayor-That has been explained. It was decided at a meeting, when 17 members were present, to accept Mr. D. E. Stephens' (Trawsmawr) offer to put them on sale with some of his own. Mr. Williams^—For what reason? The Mayor—We took Mr. Stephens' advice. He said he had timber of the same age which he thought desirable to sell, and we ought to sell this timber. We acted on his advice. Mr. Williams-What did it realise? The Mayor— £ 22 10s. Mr. Williams—Did we consult anyicompetent man —ask him to go and look at this timber, and give us his opinion Did you get an expert to value it? The Mayor-The Council thought if it was put on public sale it would fetch it's value, as a thing generally did in open market. Mr. Williams—Where was the sale held? The Mayor—It is more than I can tell. Mr. Williams—You ought to know. The public have a right to know, and I intend to know. This it not the way to look after the ratepayers' pro- pery. You would not do it by your own. An opinion and valuation should have been obtained before deciding to sell. I Mr. Sutcliffe said the sale took place in a public- house in Conwil. Mr. Williams—What papers was it advertised in. I am here to support the ratepayers and see that they get their rights. Why did you sell the timber? We have sold timber there which in ten or fifteen years would have been very valuable. You are not justified in doing these things with the rate- payers' property without taking the advice of « competent man and getting the value. Mr. J. Lloyd—Mr. Sutcliffe was appointed to see to it. and he never went near the place. Mr. W. Evans thought Mr. Sutcliffe was going to look after their interest. Mr. Sutcliffe-I was never told anything about it. I was not told when it was. Mr. Williams' said that Mr. Stephens knew this man from London was coming down, and why did he not wait until afterwards. They had sacrificed everything, and it seemed to him an extraordinary bit of business altogether. The Mayor—I think there were 17 capable and ex- perienced men present, even if you were non here Mr. Williams, and I would have done the same thing if the property had been my own. Rev. A. Fuller Mills thought there was consider able property in Carmarthen sold in the same way. Mr. Williams-Two blacks dont make a white. i .41'. Richards mk-ed if it was right that one member should get up and practically censure the whole council. He attended the meeting which was called for the specific purpose of considering the sale of those trees, and if Mr. Williams had any grievance over that matter he ought to have at- tended the meeting and opposed it with all the power he possessed. He considered Mr. Williams was more to blame than any of the 17 members because he did not avail himslef of the opportunity to attend. Aid. Lloyd asked if it was right that a special meeting was called for this specifiic purpose? The Town Clerk-I have no recollection of it. Mr. Williams—Mr. Richards' remarks are very uncalled for. Tell me any man who can always spare the time to attend every meeting. I object to it and it never came before the monthly meet- ing. You said there was a public sale, where was it? Mr. D. E. Stephens, who had been sent for, then entered the room, and the Mayor addressing him said "A gentleman of this Council feels the sale of trees was done in a one-sided fashion, and the timber did not fetch one-half, one-third, or one- fourth the price it should have fetched. Was it advertised? Mr. Williams-Wait sir, I never said one-half or anything else, so please say what is truth. Mr. D. E. Stephens said that the sale was adver- tised in the CARMARTHEN JOURNAL, and about fifty small posters were sent round to all the timber merchants* Mr. Sutcliffe—I never had one. Mr. Stephens—Mr. Sutcliffe had one at Llanpump- saint, and the sale took place at the Railway Inn, Conwil. The timber was disposed of at the highest price. I said I thought timber would fetch E25. Mr. Hen Evans, the auctioneer, counted the trees, and they were something short of 500, whereas we had expected they would be about 600. We fixed the reserve at £ 22 10s. and'the highest) bid we could get was about 218. Mr. Sutdiffe-I understood that there were a 1,000 trees. I —Mr. Stephens—It was short of 500. My own lot I was put up, and did not fetch the reserve, which was about E90, and was four times bigger than the Corporation's. I told Mr. Evans if you can get the reserve sell them, but if not let them grow. Mr. Evans in about half an-hours time said he had got the reserve price, and the cash. Mr. Williams-The only thing I want to know and ask is, what was the motive of selling the trees at all? Rev. A. Fuller Mills—I beg to move we are sat- isfied with Mr. Stephens' explanation. Mr. Williams—It does not matter what you are satisfied with, it is other people altogether. Rev. A. Fuller Mills moved a motion of which he had given notice that in future no corporation property whatever be disposed of without the sanotion of the monthly meeting of the Council, the matter being placed on the agenda for dis- cussion. Mr. D. Samuel seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. SEQUEL TO COUNTY ELECTION. Aid. Richards wished to know whether it was permissible, legal, or usual for the Medical Officer of Health for the Borough, or any other body, to advocate, or .show Party bias, and to strongly support the candidature of any particular party at an elction. Mr. John Lloyd-John Burns did it. Ald. Richards—I am asking whether it is usual for the Medical Officer to allow his motor-car or any vehicle to be used in support of a particular can- didate, the four candidates in question, including himself, being members of the Corporation? Mr. Holmes said that so far as he knew he had no help from the Medical Officer, his car, or any other vehicle. He never canvassed him or any other official of the Corporation. He conducted his fight as fairly as possible. Aid. Richardsi—Question. Mr. Holmcs- I think Aid. Richards might take an example. Mr. Crossman-The charge that Mr. Richards has made. Aid. Richards—I make no charge. Mr. Crossman said that it was an indirect charge, and lie would confine himself to the word charge because he believed it to be true. The charge he made, had probably come through him (the speaker) as. unthinking'y, he asked Dr. Jones to oblige him by bringing an old lady and gentleman. who were supporters of his on Saturday, to the poll. The Doctor did not agree very pleasantly, and felt his position keenly. He did not exactly know how to say no to him, and that was the position. He did not think the Doctor's action was anything so dirty as Aid. Richards' action on the day. Ald. Richards employed an employee of the Conservative Associa- tion to work for him. This employe, of the Conser- vative Association has- two daughters working with Mr. Richards. (A voice: He has a right to do it), but no gentleman would do that-no gentleman with any sense of honour would do that. He had t men in his employ who were staunch Liberals, and he challenged any man to say he asked them to vofle for himself or any Conservative. If they did a dirty thing themselves they did not expect other people to be clean. The Mayor-Tlilg is a bit out of order. Mr. Crossman—No, no, you are not going to let Mr. Blagdon-Richards throw mud at the Doctor when he has done nothing. Aid. Richadrs-It is the principle. Mr. Crossman—It is not principle at all. Ald. Richards—I do not take any notice of what Mr. Crossman says. Dr. Bowen-Jones-I am not an official of the County Council, but the Town Council. I was asked to take Mrs. Hill, whom I have known all my life to the poll, and I did not think there was any harm in that. Ald. Lloyd asked if there was any advantage to be gained by that discussion. Mr. Richards should have taken no notice of it. He would not have said anything if Dr. Jones supported him. I think it is most ungentlemanly on Mr. Richards' part. Mr. J. Lloyd—What difference would it make if Dr. Harries, medical officer for the Union, assisted Mr. Richards. The Liberals had men from the Union nsgisting them in their recent Conversazione, but nothing was said about that. Aid. Richards said supposing an official applied for an increase of salary, and they voted against it. they would have the official saying he would do his best against them at the next eleciton. It was a matter of principle which was raised. Mr. Holmes said that it was very ill-advised of Councillor Crossman and the Medical Officer to do that little thing, because it gave other people a handle to catch hold of. Mr. Crossman objected. Mr. Richards was keen on principle when things went against him, but he burked everything on his own side. Ald. Richards—It is all personal now. You have a grievance. Mr. Crossman-No. no. it is nothing of the port. There is no principle in it at all, but simply mud- slinging. The matter then dropped. MINOR MATTERS. Replying to the Rev A. Fuller Mills, tfhe Town Clerk said that the Local Government Board had not yet given their sanction too borrow money to pur- chase a refuse destructor. Mr. D..Williams said the lights on the Abergwili Road ought to be fixed up at once, and not in the summer time when they would have to pav for what they didnt get. The Mayor said thecontract had been given out. Ald. Lloyd moved the re election of Messrs. D. E. Williams. L. D. Thomas, W. lsac. and Bvan Jones as overseers, and Mr. Crossman seoonded, saying we could not get four better men." Mr. Sutcliffe-Not. to look affier themselevs( (laughter). Mr. Samuel moved that Mr. Sutcliffe be appointed one. Mr. D. E. Williams—I will resign in his favour. I shall be delighted. It is no sinecure. Mr. Sutcliffe—I won't go on with the other lot. anyhow (laughter). Mr. Samuel—Then I withdraw. The motion was carried an the meeting ended.

I BWLCHYGROES EISTEDDFOD. The annual eisteddfod held at Bwlcnygroes (Llan- dyesul) Congregational Chapel proved a thorough success. Mr. J. Griffiths, J.P., Bird'ip, presided, the conductor being the Rev. Tom Davies. Tne adjudi- cators were Mr. Caradog RobprÜ", Mus. Doc., Rhos (music); the Rev. J. Tonlas- Hughes, Llanarth (poetry), and Mr. David Thomas, Bryncerdin (arts and crafts). The accompanists were Mrs. Tom Davies, "M& May Jone- (Pwllcornol), and Miss Eliza beth Davies (Ffostrasol). Mr. James Jones (Glas- fryn) acted as treasurer, and tne hon. secretary was Mr. Evan -Griffitii- Birdlip. Awards:— i Male voice party Llandyssul (with 97 marks out "f 100). conducted by Mr. Evan Richards. I Children's choir; Penrhiwllan (Mr. Evan Jones con duotor). Duet (tenor and bass): D. Thomas (Nantgaran) and Tom Jones (Pwllcornol). Duet (sdprano and contralto): Miss Davies (Pant- gwyn) and Miss Jennie Jones (Llandyssul). I I Soprano solo: Miss Jennie Jones, Llandys- 1. Contralto solo: Miss Bessie Jones, Canton Vilia LlandyssuL Tenor i-olo: D. Thomas, Nantgaran. ) Baritone solo: Tom Jones, Pwllcornol. Soio (open to those over 40): Davies, Rlapn. avon. S-olo (open to previous non-winners): W. Davies. Pantfeillionen. Solo (under thirteen): Edward Davies, Panteg Cross. Open champion recitation: Ben Jones, Llangeler. Recitation (under sixteen). D. R. Ythan Davies, Tregroes. I Es-say: David Davies, Panteg Cross, Llandyesul. Letter: S. Gwilly Davies, Brithdir, Rnydlewis. Poem: Gwilly Davies. Englyn: Ieuan Acron (who did not respond). Mixed voices choir: Prize divided between Tre groes (conductor, Mr. B. Jones, Glaspant) and Hen llan (oonductor, Mr. D. Davies. C.M., Aberbank).

AB-ERPORTH. THE RATEPAYERS' DECISION.—The supporters of the Penffynnon site for the proposed new school cannot get away from the fact that the return of Mr. B. T. Davies, Trefere, at the recent County Council election was a decided protest against this site. Mr. John Williams, Rhyd, the vanquished opponent, at a parish meeting held at Blaenporth some time ago magnanimously offered to contribute JE50 towards some of the expenses in connection with the school. This in itself was sufficient evi- dence of the great interest Mr. Williams took in the matter, as no one will throw away £ 50 notes towards a movement he is not greatly interested in. The ratepayers, however, are not to be gulled very easily, and the sweeping decision of the ratepayers last Saturday has said the last word with regard to the £ 50, and the fruitless attempt of the Cavinistic Methodists to get the school in close proximity to their synagogue.

FOOTBALL CARMARTHEN THURSDAYS v. CARMAR- THEN TRAINING COLLEGE. (By Ruggerite.") The becond encounter between the above teams look place on inurstlay in last week at the Carmar- tnen Park. i'liere was a large crowd present, and Mi. Ned Roberts, Llanelly, held the whistle. The Tnursdays set the ball rolling and took piay to the homesters' 25. The Coilegmnw relieved and play was seen near the visitor^ Line. Dyke, the Thursdays' full-back then relieved with a nice touch- hitder. Play was then seen in midfield, where a series 01 scrummage,* took place. Tne Thursdays started a nice bout of passing, and piay was seen near the College line, where the liotiiesterg full- back soon improved matters by kicking to touch near halfway. The homesters then started their unbblmg tactic", but Jenkins, tne Thursdays captain, gathered the ball and daelied to midfield, having no one to support him ho was forced to kick to touch. The visitors again started a bout of passing, but one of tneir opponents intercepted and carried the leather to the Thursdays' 25. The Thursdays renewed the attack and forced their way to the College 25, and David Evans made several dashes for the line. The homesters full back again came to the rescue, and drove the Thursdays to their own territory. For offside tactics the Tnursdays were awarded a free kick near the Collegians' 25. Jack Davies failed to place the ball over the uprights. Play was now of a give and take character. 1. T. Davies made a mark near midfield and PeHar Griffiths took the kick, and with a well-directed shot on'y just missed placing the leather over. The Collegians forced play to the visitors' line; but Jory soon carried it to midfield. The first half ended in no score. On restarting the Collegians again pressed, but the Thursdays' fuil-back brought relief, and sent his team with a grand rush. From a bout of passing the visitors, wnat appeared to be a certain bcoring move- ment, was spoilt by the Collegians' full-back, who gave his, side much-needed relief. The visitors still pressed, the Collegians saving invasion by fine drib- bling. Jenkins picked up from the loose, and dashed through several of his opponents, but was overhauled near the College 25. Archie Phelps further improved matters by kicking to touch near the College line. The homesters saved with a. mark, and operations returned to midfield. After some scrappy play, Lovett scored for the Collegians, Rouse adding the extra points. Jack Davies was knocked out, and had to be carried off the field. The game, which was now of a scrambling nature, terminated in a win for the College by five points to nil. NOTES. The Thursday forwards continually heeled the ball to their backs, but little headway was gained owing to the failure of the wings. Myrddin Thomas was especially weak, and misled several easy opportuni- ties of scoring. Tho piClk of the backs was 1. T. Dlavies. The game should have resulted in a pointless draw. In my opinion Lovett was offside when he tcored for the College after the ball had been kicked over the line by his colleagues front a scrum, and tne referee should have disallowed t. The College for- wiards never played to the whistle, and on one occa- sion Lovett severely handled Archie Pnelps, after the whistle had been blown. Jenkins (the Thursdays' captain) played a sterling game, making several strenuous efforts to score. Three times he ran half the length of the field before being collared. It is a greiat, pity that he does. not know what to do with the ball when in a tight corner, or on hit; own when tackled by the full-back. He should kick or pass, and not hug the ball. Why was it Penar Griffiths never took the first penalty kick in-teaci of Jack Davies? WALES v. IRELAND. [Br ONLOOKER."] The Irish started against a strong wind and immediately made- a hot attack on the Welsh line. It was apparent from the outset that the Irishmen were out to win as they brought off rush after rush, but the Welshmen seemed doing their best to lose. They muddled and fumbled badly, and in tne first ten minutes threw awiay a few certain tries which should have ended in goals. Clem Lewis broke away grandly and brought much-needed relief. The Irish however were not to be denied, and returned to the attack. The Welsh tried to pas on their own twenty- five, when Quinn, of Ireland, intercepted and scored a good try, which Lloyd converted. After this the Welsh team bucked up, but over-eagerness spoilt many a good effort. Glyn Stephens broke away from the line-out and gave to Clem Lewis, who transferred to Geen, who side-stepped several opponents before giving to J. P. Jones, the final transfer being given t to Bryn Lewis, who ran in with a fine burst. This was a typical Welsh try. Bancroft converted. Be- fore long Lloyd, of Ireland, kicked a magnificent penalty goal from halfway. Just before the interval the Welsh backs brought off a fine round of passing, which ended in J. P. Jones crossing. The kick at goal failed. The second half play was of an uninteresting nature, although towards the end it became Very interesting. Wales scored after a line bout of pass, ing through Bryn Lewis and Bancroft converted. The last named player also kicked a penalty after two attempts, his first, which missed its mark, being charged by the Irishman before he actually got his kick in. It looked as if Ireland were going to be badly beaten when they brought off a combined rush, and in attempting to clear one of the Welsh backs kick was charged down. and Stewart ran in with a soft try for Ireland, which Lloyd converted. With only three points lead Wales had to work hard to keep the Irish out, and some of Lloyd's fine at- tempts at goal nearly equalised the score. The final whistle blew however leaving Wales winners by three points. NOTES. The score is perhaps not altogether a fair criterion of the general trend of play although it must be admitted that Ireland made a plucky stand. Wales mulled badly at the start of the game when at least six points should have been registered in their favour. In one way they were lucky to win, because had not the Irishmen been so impetuous in charging down Bankcroft's last kick for goal, thereby infring- ing the rules and giving Bankcroft a second attempt which proved euccessful, the game would have been drawn. The pick of the Irish team was R. A. Lloyd, their captain, who gave a polished display, and indeed made the game. Todd, the full-back, was very plucky. Wales were best served by Glyn Stephen?, Rev. Alban Davies and W. Jenkins in the forwards, while Clem Lewis, Bobby Lloyd. Geen, J. R. Jones-, and Bryn Lewis did good work behind the scrummage. Geen is in his right place at centre.

KIDWELLY NOTES. Early next month the ratepayers will be tailed upon to elect two guardians, the term of office of the present representatives expiring at the end of this month. The sitting members are the Rev. W. C. Jenkins and the Rev. D. G. Owen, and it is not likely that any opposition will be forthcoming if they offer themselves for re-election. By the way, we are glad to hear that the Rev. D. G. Owen is making good recovery from his recent indisposition. By the unexpected defeat of Mr. G. E: Bowen. J.P., in the election for the Pembrcy (South) Divi sion, the County Council have lost an able and d-ili gent member, and one, who, at all times, studied the interests of Kidwelly as well as those of his own con.tittiency. w Cannot something be done to the Town Hall with a view to making it more suitable as a place for holding concerts, &c? The question is forced on one's mind as a result of the recent entertainments given by the children of the Council Schools, when the room was uncomfortably crowded on each night. With its single exit, it takes over ten minutes to empty" the hall, and one contemplates with dread what the consequences would be in the event of a panic! When, as was the case on the occasion re- ferre.d to, the performers are children whose ages range from three to fourteen years, the dire results that would follow under certain circumstances are too obvious to need enumerating. It is to be hoped that the powers that be will give the matter their serious consideration.

GLYNARTHEN. SIXGIXG FESTIVAL.-nie annual sinking festival of the South Cardiganshire Congregationalists was held at Glynarthen on Thursday under the con- ductorship of Mr. Cyril Jenkins, Treorchy. There was a large attendance, and the singing throughout was of a very high standard. The accompanist was Miss Maggie Evans, A.T.C.L.. Brynhawen. who discharged her duties in an admirable manner. The presidents were the Rev. Dan Evans, D.D., Hawen (morning); Rev. J. Davies, Glynarthen (afternoon); and the Rev. D. Dalis Davies, Beulah (evening).

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RED CROSS WORK. PROGRESS OF THE CARMARTHENSHIRE BRANCH. The annual meeting of the .Crmarthensliire branch of the British Red Cross .Society was held at the Boar e Head Hotel, Carmarthen, on Monday last. Mrs. ryee-Rice, Llwynybrain, presiding. Tho ciounty was well represented, there being a large attendance. Sir James Willianis-Drummond, Bart., C.B. (Lord-lieutenant of Carmarthenshire), Edwins ford, and Lieutenant-General Sir James Hills- Johnes, V.C., G.C.B., Dolauoothi; Colonel Megill, C.B., organising secretary of tne British Red Cro66 Society, London, and the hon. secretary (Capt. E. C. Jennings, Gellideg). Col. Megill addressed the meeting on the work of the society s representatives in the Balkan War, and detailed the splendid services they 'nad rendered to the sick and wounded under dangerous and trying circumstances. He expected three lady nurses were going to Athene that week. The headquarters officials had endeavoured, out of money lavishly sub- scribed in the British Isles, to send out parties to 6cr i i C succour the sick and wounded in foreign lands. If they did that for Turks and Bulgarians they should do more for their own Territorials if war broke out here. In Scotland, Wales and England 50.000 people had been enrolled on the society's books. Every detachment had or ought to have a room of some kind earmarked as a temporary hospital—a humble building where a certain number of people could be temporarily housed, nursed, and fed unt.] they could be sent on to the general hospital of tne county and town. This was most essential. Tho speech was brimful of admirable suggestions, and will do much to add to the efficiency of the Carmar thenhire branrh. Sir James Hiils-Johnes announced amidst up plause that a dear Carmarthenshire lady member m the person of Mrs. Richardson, of Glanybrydam, was out in the Balkan War, and was still stationed in Greece, where she was an administering angel. The Chairman said the branch cou!d look back on a rather successful year. Their inspection and dis- play was a great success, and General McKinnon, and the officer who inspected them had sent very satis- factory reports. She thought Carmarthenshire should do more in the way of subscriptions. Captain E. C. Jennings, speaking of the satisfactory progress of the work in Carmarthenshire, stated that 321 certificates had been obtained. There were seven detachments, the total number being 114 pien and 128 women. Capt. Gwynne, Llangadock, presented the financial report. The usual votes of thanks closed a very successful meeting. 1 WORK DONE. The following is a summary of inspection and dis- play of the Carmarthenshire Branch of the Red Cross Society, held at Llandilo, September 12th. 1912:— No. 1 Detachment (Pumpsamt men).—This detacn ment acted as stretcher bearers and rendered first- aid in the field.' They are a very smart and intelli- .gent lot of men, have been well trained, in all their duties, and carried out the same in an exemplary manner. In every respect a very good detachment. No. 2 Detachment (Cayo and Llansawcl).—This detachment formed the staff of an improvised fidd hospital, vice programme of display attached, and all carried out their duties well. The nurses are keen, anxious to learn aU they can and have a good knowledge of their duties. The cooks are well up in sick room cooking. A good detachment. No. 4 Detachment (Llandovery).—This detachment formed the staff of the improvement base hospital of the display. The nursing, details of the hospital, were well carried out. All the nurses are very keen on their work, and have a very fair knowledge of home nursing and first-aid. The cooks have a good knowledge of tick-room cookery. A good detachment. No. 6 Detachment (Carmarthen).—This detachment formed the staff of an improvised field hospital, and all was well done. The nurses are keen and have a good knowledge of their duties. A good detach ment. No. 8 Detachment (Llandilo).—This detachment formed part of the staff of an improvised field hosp: taT, and the work was carried out fairly wel.. The nurses have a fair knowledge of their work. all are keen and anxious to learn. The nursing deta^lf were well thought out. The cooks have a good knowledge of sick room cooking. With more train- ing it will become a good detachment.

LLANDEFEILOG,. ST. DAVID'S DAY.—On this day Mrs. Jones kindly invited the children of the Sunday School to tea at the Vicarage. After doing justice to all th.' good things in the spacious hall, a very pleasant time was spent in singing patriotic songs and Welsh recitations, etc.. which was brought to a close b\ singing the National Ant.hem and "God Save the King.' Our best thanks are due to Mrs. Jones- for her hospitality. SUNDAY SCHOOL PRIZE-DAY.—The attendance At the above Church Sunday School for the year 1912 has been excellent. Fifty-eight prizes were dis- tribiiteld. to those who made the largest number of attendances la"-t Sunday. As many as nme in Mrs. Jones'? (The Vicarage) class qualified for a prize witih attendance ranging from 43 to 52. Lucy Campbell headed the list, with full attendance; three others in the same class were only once ab- sent, viz., Gwladys Rees, Millie Rees. and Bella Jones. Three others in this class were absent twice, viz., Minnie Jones. Gwen Morgan, and Dill Phil- lips; and Maggie Williams, 44. Class 2: Mr. Wm. Evansi (teacher) and David Morgan. 51; W. B. Rees, 50; Llewellyn Rees, 50; John Vaughan, 46; Henry Rees. 46. Class 3: Mr. 0. T.. Williams. 49. Class 4; Miss Rees. 50; Basil Jones, 51: John Davies. 47; Evie Walters 45; Griff Davies. 41. Cla-s 5: Mr. W. B. Williams, 49; W. Griffiths, 49: Stanley Williams. 49: James Rees, 42. Class 6: Miss Price (teacher); Louie Jones. 50; Jane Evans, 47; Maggie Davies, 46. Class 7: Leonard Jones, 51: Stephen Davies, 50; Albert Davies, 49 Glanmor Eldred, 47; Daniel Davies. 47; Dolly Davies, 41; etc., etc. (Further Llandofeilog news will be found on Page 7). ,1 'I ,,l\

NEWCASTLE-EMLYN. DISTRICT COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of the above was held at the Union Workhouse on Friday last, Mr. John Davies, Pontcarreg, in tne chair. House in Disgraceful State: The Inspector of Nm^amx's reported that case, of diphtheria had been notified at Penlanganol, Penboyr, and at I\ n- trccourr. He had visited Pontwellv village and found two large dung-heaps there. He condemned a house at Cwmcathan, occupied by Thorns Davies as being unfit for habitation. The Inspector had started reporting the case about two years ago, but it had not been put in a state of repairs yet. If this wa., not seen to his work would be in vain. The trustees had not done the repairs asked for. 1h. Rees Evans, Cross Hands, .-aid the house was in a. disgraceful state. Th etrustecs had been tned in every possible way to repair it, but they had not done so. Tre case had been before the Council for the la.-t three years. It was decided tnat the Coum il should proceed with the work of putting the house in a state of repairs. P.S.A. At last Sunday's meeting of the PSA un address was given by Mr. Williams, Tumble (student; Emlyn Grammar oohool) and a solo bv V1™ Thomas, Pandy. ffAs?AFLT-P-S. Harries on Thursday in last week effwjtod a smart capture in the case of a tramp who was wanted for an alleged attempted uidecent assault upon a little girl nine years of ace. The prisoner, who was arrested at Blaenbuarthen. renbo\r^ described himself as Henry Williams hailing from Shropshire, and was brought before Mess-rs. John Lewis, Hy. Davies and John Davies. charged with the assault. The complainant is a bught little girl named May Davies, Bryn, Pen- boyr, and she identified prisoner from among several others on Friday last. Prisoner was sentenced to four months imprisonment with hard labour.

LLANDYSSUL. At a meeting held at Scion Vestry Room on Tuesday evening. Messrs. J. 0. James, The Stores, and T. Davies, Wesyn, were selected as candidate for the forthcoming election of the District CounciL u u Williams, of Gorphwysfa. Charles street, has been appointed as foreman printer at1 the 'Leader Office, Swansea. •li*^ 'ar"° number of residents were suddenly taken all during last Saturday night. Medical aid was summoned, and it was found that fish was responsible for the violent pains experienced. There is a rumour abroad that the majority of our fellow- townsmen intend to taboo this tasty article of food in future, having received enough for a Life-time On TuesHay evening, Ensign Robinson, of the Salvation Army, delivered a very interesting lecture at the SeiolJ Vestry Room on "General Booth Mr. Charles Lloyd, Waunifor, presided. The Misses Jones, Station House, contributed songs, etc.

FERRYSIDE. OBITUARY. Rarely, if ever, has the angel of death caused such universal sorrow in the parish as was felt on the 6th inst., when it became known that Mr. William Thomas, of Trecor, had passed away from this life, and that his dear wife, and faithful helpmate and companion for 63 years, was fast fol- lowing her husband down into the dark valle.v of the shadow of death. Mrs. Thomas died on Tues- day afternoon at the advanced age of 85. Her husband was 32 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas were held in highest esteem by their fellow parishioners, and, with the exception of 20 years, which was spent in Panteg Farm, both had lived through their 63 years of married life at Trecor Farm, where Mr. Thomas' father lived for years before him. The deepest, sympathy is felt for Miss Thomas, the daughter, who is lying seriously ill at Trecor, and with her sister and brother in their overwhelming sorrow. The account of both funeraU will be published in our next! issue.

CARDIGAN BEXEFIT CONCERT.—On the 5th inst., the spacious Cardigan Pavilion was crowded to ;t& utmost J>>i,jt^ on the occasion of a benefit concert -ot up through the instrumentality of Mrs. Bowen Davies Man chester House—conductress of the well-known Caidi- gan Ladies" Choir. The magnificent new scenary and stage furniture were put up for the first time, at which Mr. J. R. Parkington, Newcastle-Emlyn. gave a helping hand,—he having the control of the Newcastle-Emlyn furniture, and he does it well. Dr. Bowen, Cardigan, presided. An excel- lent programme was gone through. Mr. D. T. George, on behalf of the Newcastle Ernlyn Happy- Winter Evaning Troupe, apologised for being un- able to perform the billed item, "Chimney Corner," owing to the unfortunate sudden illness of the principal character, Mr. Gordon Evans. Cambrian House. In order nob to disappoint the audience they had brought the Pierrot Troupe to fill in the gap in the second half of tho programme. The corner men, Messrs. D. T. George and Bonny Hughes, who are adepts in the art of "making up" and guaranteed laughter producers more than main- tained their usual reputation. The other patrs were taken by Mr. Tommy Davies; Mr. Thomas. Laurel House. Newcasle-Emlyn; Mr. C. D. Elias; Miss Maggie Jones; Miss M. Evans, Water-street. New- castle Emlyn; Mr. Thomas Thomas; Mr. D. R. Davies; Mr. D. Davies, Adpar; Dr. D. G. Lloyd. The performance of the Pierrot Troupe far ex- ceeded all expectations. Great credit is due to Mrs. Bowen Davies for the capable manner in which she organised the concert, wh;ch cleared over £ 5G. The accompanists for tSie Troupe were Mrs. Dr. Lloyd, Mrs. J. E. M. George and Mr. J. R. Park- ington (banjo).

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS The Carmarthenshire Foxhounds will meet on Monday, the 17th inst., at Blaenwaun. and on Thursday, the 20th inst.. at Blaencoed; each day at 11.15 a. in. The Neuaddfawr Foxv mids will meet on Mon- day, the 17th inst., at Myd oilyn, and on Thursday, the 20th inst. ,a Llarflhantjci Bridge; each day at 10.30 a.m. Printed and Published for the Proprietors by LEWIS GILES, at the "Carmarthen Journal" Printing Works, 8, King Street* GbcBUtttflh