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CARMARTHENSHIR-E COUNTY COUNCIL ADVANTAGES OF SMALL OWNERSHIP. TENANT FARMERS WANT TO PURCHASE, A quarterly meeting of the Carmarthenshire County Council was held at the Town Iiall, Llau- elly. on Wednesday last under the presidency of the chairman (Mr. D. Davies, Llandebie). There were also present Mr. Dd. Evans, Manordaf (vice-chair lIlanl. Lieut.-General Sir James Hills-Jolmes, V. G.C.B., Dolaueofhi: Mr. Mervyn Pee), Dariyrallt: Mr. Delme Davics-Evans, Penylan; Mr. J. W. Gwynne-Hughes. Tregeyb; Mr. J. C. V. Pryse-Ilice, Llwyny brain; Mr. Alfred Stephens, Broomhill: Mr. T. R. Jones, Pantglas, Pencader; Mr. J. Campbell Davys. Cilyscwm; Mr. E. Hewlett, Ammanford; Mr. Gwilym Vaughan, Brynamman; Mr. J. Lloyd Thomas. Ferryside; Rev. A. iFuller Mills, Carmar- then; ,\fr. -Gravelle, Llannon; Mr. W. J. Thomas, Llanarthney; Mr. H. Jones-Thomas. Penrhos, Llall- fynydd; Mr. J. Lewis, Meiros Hall; Mr. Ben. Evans, Cwastod Abbot; Dr. Lloyd. Newcastle-Emlyn; Mr. J. Phillips, St. Clears; Mr. C. E. Morris, Penrhos, Carmarthen; Mr. L. N. Powell, Carregceunen; Mr. J. Thomas, Llwynhendy; Mr. T. P. Jones, Llanelly Dr. Denzil Harries, Carmarthen Mr. J. Lloyd, Pen- ybank; Mr. H. E. Blagdon Richards. Carmarthen; Dr. Williams, Burry Port; Hev. Hng-h Jones, Llanelly; Mr. J. Jones, Pontardulais; Hev. E. B. Lloyd. Bwlehnewydd; Mr. Harries, Dryslwyn; Mr. B. John, Llandissilio; Rev. W. Thomas. Whitland: Rev. Dr. Johns. Capel Als; Mr. Hughes, Llwyn- hendy: Mr. T. Jon's, Llanelly; Mr. W. B. Jones, Llanelly; Mr. Nathan Oriffiths, Llanelly; Mr. John Thomas, Llanelly; Mr. J. Siinlett, Llanelly; Mr. W. N. Jones, Tirydail; Mr. W. J. Williams. Brynam- man; Mr. W. Thomas, Whitland; Mr. T. Jones! Pen- ronw; Mr. J. Griffiths, Ardwyn, Abergwili; Mr. D. Davii-s, Rh blid: Mr. J. Jones, Llanybyther Mr. T. Morris. Garnant; Rn'. R. II. Jones, Llangendeirne Rev. W. Davies, Llandilo; Rev. B. Humphreys, Felinfoel: Mr. D. C. Parry, Llanelly; Rev. J. H. lleo>. Burry Port: Mr. Joseph Roberts, Llanelly; "II", W. Griffiths. Llanelly; Mr. I). J. Jones. Llan- genneeh. An application was reeejved from Mr- James Haggar. Llanelly. requesting IwrmissioIl to give a sacred concert and cinema entertainment on Sunday for the benefit of the widows and orphans of the men killed in the Glynea colliery disaster. Mr. Simlett moved that the? application be granted. The Rev. Hugh Jones opposed the motion, not, because he was out of sympathy with the object, because he was out of sympathy with the object, bur on a matter of principle. There were other days besides Sunday, and he thought the question had better not, be re-opened. Mr. Nathan Griffiths .seconded the motion, seeing he very deserving object of the application. He considcrtd that ministers of the Gospel should be tho first to support it. There was within if wj-ong in giving a sacred entertainment in a respi-t table show which compared favourably with any religious ser- vices given in the town. They all knew he was not a religious ma.n, and he never intended to he. but where there wc-re fatherless children left suddenly ill want, and crying for bread. There they fo-.m:! ministers of the Gospel denying them the "ri'r'H' to get a few shillings to relieve their necessities. If ministers were against It. the labouring clashes J v not, and as one of the labour party he support H] ii On a division the motion was lot bv 29 voi- s to 12. Mr. W. N. Jonefi-I suggest we make a ■ oilection here in the County Council (hear, hear). It was decided to allow picture shows to open on Christmas Day for charity. The Board of Agricultural wrote requesting the Council to appoint two representatives on the County Live Stock Committee III connection with the de- velopment scheme. On the motion of Mr. W. J. Williams, the Conn- il appointed Mr. John Lltvyd and Mr. Thomas (Llan- gennech) their representatives on The committee. Lord St. Davids wrote asking for permission to remove the painting of General Picton, hanging in the Guildhall, Carmarthen, to London, for the pur- pose of being copied for the county of Pembroke. Every earn would be taken of the picture, and it would be restored without damage. Mr. Dttlme Daives-Evans moved that permission be granted provided that every care was taken to ensure its Fafe return. Mr. Mervyn Peel thougiit it should be insured. It was a valuable painting, and another cowld not be obtained. They were quite willing that Pembroke- shire should have a as it would e. great value. It was stateu •> t.;re v.o.ilii tj<- insured .Jil,000. The motion was carried. oil( Territorial Co.uujit.ee. Mr. VV. J. V. allis-Jon^s, clerk to the Commiti>-e /i" 'isitor-s to th«. Joint :it:?s Asy:\m:, Larmai tlier, wrote that at .t cont..ei. « .1 re j.count es, a satisfactory se.dement of the (uvg sta.tu!iiig d.spute between tne ^aunties ilial arnvod uv, and u was suggestec that the County Councils tnouK. jippoilit a rep. "-rmtativ it! tli,, ::Ll" appeal- b,-i, o fc«« ivf-ary oj .lite. The sugge.sion wa: "hu Mr. \V. B. Jones in movi; g that Mr. John Lloyd bo eloct.d utr Council's repr. sentr.tive. *u r.LIU taken a great chof iu.er< .-t m .he qu> -:iioi'. aiiu knew the whol ■ situatioti from oiu- end to tne ottier. Mr. N. Jones se<-oiule<t. and said Mr. Llüyd knew quite a. ;:i'.ieh a-out tlie iispute as u». mere. i. A lengthy discussion occ ar; d n the election oi ;• representative on the Lorn Lieutenant s Advisoty COlllluittl'e, and ,t'HtU":l It "ii- deCided to al-PoJI:! oy ballot. The result was as vouows:—Alv. \v. .Jones, 33; Mr. Thomat..ium.-s, lo Air. Natlian Gm- hths, 1. On me motion nf Air. t.riffiths, sec<-nded by Air. The.<:)u. Mr -A. N. Jones, was i,loti,ly LPpolrj (Jti rhe of aii "ii tlit- late lamented Pro)(-s.or U. JL. Jones-, Uariuar Jjeti the Rev. A. tFnIhr Mills pointt-u out that their late colleague was a Carmarthen representative, ant, out of common honesty, and justice towards tin- old borough, which was being <ieunved of every sear, .astitution, ana e\eryt.lung else, they ought io eleet a Carmarthen representative. Mr. J. Pbllj!p,,you already have Aiu:rm^u E. Alorris who lives in (Jarniarthen. Mr. Mills—He- is not recognised as residing tneie. The ballot resulted as followsAir. Ben. Evans" 28; Rev. J. H. Rees, 18; Rev. A. Fuller "lil1.. J: Evans wa.- therefore elected. Mr. W. N. Jones in moving the adoption of the reports of the County Education Authority called attention to the fact that over fixing the age limit For the school medical officer there wa., a division Mr. John Lloyd moving 40. and he (the speak.-r.j proposing 45. Since aspersion had been cast at Mr. Lloyd and himself, he thougiit it would be wiel if somebody moved t.'iat an age illllit lw fixed so mat the County Council could decide. Dr. Williams moved that no age limit be fixed. Mr. J. Lloyd said that they wanted a young nimble man able to get about the county, and not an old man. It was decided by a large majority that no age limit be fixed. Mr. H. E. lilagooii Richards was .inpoiriied a member on the Joint Education Committee. Mr. 11. S. Holmes was appointed to succeed tne late Professor Jones on rhe UKIY the School of Art. Cain; :rtji>-ii. _ur. i,. avails \,vas appointed a^ representative on the- Court of Governors of the L Diversity College of Wales, Aberystwyth. On the consideration of the report of -.he Small Holdings Committee, Air. o. Phillips said that there was a saic of stitail holdings at Llanboidy on Friday next, and «ev» ral of the tenants were anxious to tlj,-Ir holdin-s under the power of the County Council. They 'we're, rather frightened of going to a. solicitor, ana he suggested that one of their clerks should go <.11. II to the sale to assist them. Tile illlc; I small holdings. Mr. Nathan Griffiths asked if they expected the Council to buy all property that was put up for sale. Mr. W.Thomas thought they should assist these people to acquire their holdings". Tlit* Tvev. \v. Thomas said that the .-Hunts were very anxious to acquire their holdings, -but they w. )). ignorant as to what powers the County Council had, and what the Council could do for tiWIll. If thev could render them any service, lie thought, it would be a very good thing, lie seconded Mr. Pliillips that the Clerk or some one be instructed to un tiowii and explain to them. Mr. Dd. Dimes did not think it wa& f«.Lr to send their officials to one part, orher parts were neglected. The t I I i I I io)- riie tive of the district to give advi.e. after having had an address, on the question by the Cleri, or Ihe clerk s clerk before they left that day daughter). Air. Mervyn Pee] said tiiai they should meet urgent cases like that by sending down one ,.f their officials (hear, hear*. They were in favour holdings, especially when tenants wanted to purchase them. and lie moved that their small holding officer go down, and tell them exactly what the Council's poweis were, and 11,[t the Council would be pre- pared to do (hear. hear). The Rev. Davies said it would be better for those tenants to .-ome up and se. the Clerk. If an official went down to the sale H "¡¡let "'Xp. Di. of those small holders. Mr. Ben. Evans seconded. It tin competition to send the Clerk down. The Rev. W. Thomas said that if he was given the information he would explain it. to )he)n.t"v.).i! as anybody. Mr. Phillips—There is a hije and cry abol.t help- ing the -mail holders and labourers by both parties, and this County Council can b,. of inestimable service :0 these farmers who waut to b.iy their own iand. Air. W. J. Willi.'iins rose to a i)"l lit of o.-der. The Council had shown a strong desire to help them in every way, and they were going to help them. Mr. Phillips—Yes, but when we come to this point we aro told. Mr. Williams—I rise to a point of order. Mr. A. Stephens—Don t interrupt. My friend Mr. PhiUips is preaching Unionist politics, so let hirn go on (laughter). Mr. Phllhp- Y ('s, and if I exposed Tory politics you would say something else.. Mr. John Lloyd—We have only two or three days intervening, and why did they not come to a email holdings committee before? Mr. Phillips has been there, and why did he not mention it so that we could send down the county agent to value the property. We can't tell people to buy farms for what they like, and then advance the money. The Clerk being asked his opinion said that he thought. Section 19 of the Small Holdings Act authorised the County Council to advance four-fifths of the purchase money on any small holding bought, but it must be a small holding within the meaning of the Act.' that was not over 50 acres in extent, and over the annual value of L50. The value was not necessarily the purchase price, but the value as certified by the county agent, and adopted by tie Small Holding Committee. There was a great difference often between the value and the amouut t of purchase money given. The value had to be certified, and then the County Council borrowed the money from the Public Works Loan Commissioners, and the interest charged varied from £ 3 lCs. to £ 5 15s. per cent. according to the market. The repay- ment was fixed over a period of 30 or 40 years, and the total payment per annum, including repajment of loan. would be about 5 per cent. That was made up thu-31 per cent, on the amount borrowed, and the advance was repayable by 30 or 40 instju- ments. which worked out at about 1 per cent. Mr. Deltne Davies-Evans—Supposing I warn to buy a small holding, do I have to send to the county office, and get the county land agent to come and value Ix-foro the salet The Clerk—Yes, you can, and on receiving appli- cation the county agent would be requested to go i and value. Mr. W. N. Jones—Provided of course you are a tenant farmer. Mr. Davies-Evans—.Of course, I am speaking for tenant farmers. You send down at any time before the sale, and then you will know exactly the amount of money you will get from the County Council? The Clerk—Yes. People come to the office and tell me. Then I mention it to the agent, and he goes clown and values. If it is near the mark the money will be advanced. down and values. If it is near the mark the money will be advanced. POOR NOURISHMENT. At the conclusion of the meeting the Rev. Hugh Jones lest a wrong impression be created as to the- calamity in the vicinity, suggested that a collection be made for the relatives of the victims of the Glynea disaster. Several members pointed out that many councillors had left. The Rev. W. Davies moved that they pass « vote of deep sympathy, to be recorded on the minutes, with the relatives, and this was agreed to. The Rev. Hugh Jones suggested holding the cup at the ex it-door, but this was not acted on.

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