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A Llanelly Incident. OF PAKTJOCULAR INTEREST TO CAR- MARTHEN PEOPLE. The lollowing statement by a Llanelly resident is of more than usual interest to Carmarthen people :— Mr Mathew Francis, of 5 Llewellyn- street, Llanelly, is a native of tji,it'own, and has lived there all his life. He is a tinplate worker. He says: For nine years I suffered now and then from bad pains in my back and loins, and from trouble with the kidney secretions. Sometimes these attacks were so bad that I had to stay away from work for weeks at óI time. I could hardly stoop, and to move sharply caused me terribly pain. I went under treatment by doctors, and spent pounds on medicine, but the money was wanted, f r I did not get well. My trouble was at its hghest when I. hoard about Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. I was told they were a medicine especially for kidney and bladder trouble", so I got some, and began using them, carefully following the directions. After a few days there was a decided improvement in my back, and as I went on with Doan's Pills I got better and better every day, and was soon quite cured. I am most grateful for the good Doan's Pills have done me, and you are quita welcome to publish this in the papers, for the sake of others. This is what Mr Francis said in August of 1899—nearly four years ago. We are pleased to be able to add this statement, which he now makes :—" I am very pleased that I can say the good Poan's Pills did me ha, proved lasting good. It is true that some- times, after a day'e hard work, I have felt a slight sign of the old trouble coming back, but a timoly dose of Doan's Pills have always put me right. I cannot speak to highly of this medicine, aud shall always take it a pleasure in recommending it to my friends." If you are ill, write and tell us your symp- toms We shall be pleased to give you the best advice in our power, free of charge. Your letter will be treated in strictest confi- dence. Doan's backache kidney pills are two shillings and uinepeuce a box (six boxes for thirteen shillings and ninepence). Of all chemists and drug stores, or posted free on receipt of price by the proprietors,—Foster McClellan Co., 8, Wells Street, Oxford Street, London, W.

The Llaodilo (luardians COJl Tender. 70 tho Editor oj the Cannart'ieu Weekly Eejorier DEAR I notice in last week's issue of your paper that a writer states, At the Llandilo Workhouse on Saturday, for best coal delivered, tho tender was 20s 3d per ton for Cwmgorse coal, Its per ton," I would point out that the former tender is put in at a Ions, for the party was tendering at a penny per ton less than the purchase piicp>, he having to pay 20s lrtd for same at the station. The coal refeired to that copt the ordinary consumer 26s 61 per ton is not ti e same kind of coal that was supplied at the workhouse at 20s 9d per ton. The kind that was supplied to the workhouse was best Emlyn coal," and the kind referred to to be had at 26s 6d was best Gwaeu- caegurwen nut coal," which costs the coal merchants 3s per ton more than the other kind. Regarding Cwmgorso coal, I may state that the lrincl supplied at 14s to the Workhouse was largo coal, whUst the Cwmgorse coal referred to by your vriter to be had by the consumer for 10s was nut coa), which costs coal merchants Is 3d more than the 14s per ton coal. In the face of this, nothing is to be gained by starting Coal Co-operative Storos. I I remain, Your faithtnlly, RIIYDDKRCH DAVIES. Ffairfach, October 10th 1903.

Mysterious Death of a Welsh Doctor. BODY FOUND IN A LIVERPOOL DOCK. It was reported to the Liverpool City Coroner that the body of Dr James Thomas was found floating in Coburg Dock. Much regret among a large circle of friends has been expressed at tho unexpected denouement. Dr Thomas was well-known, holding a high position in Wales. He resided at Newcastle Emlyn, Cardiganshire, and search had been made for him for some- time in all directions aliko hy the ordinary police and private detectives. Owing to some domestics differences he left home on tho 29th tilt., and went to reside with a brother-in-law in Berkeley-street, Princo's Park. On the 30th ult., he left his brother- in-law's residence to have a stroll round and see the sights of Liverpool. He never returned. The family were in great distress bills were issued tc discover him, and every possible effort was made to trace him. All those efforts failed until his body was found floating in Coburg Dock. He was promptly indentified. The deceased was 34 years of age, 6ft. high, married, and has a young son. His movements on the night of his disappearance was traced to Batb-street, but beyend this there was no clue. Bath-street is in close proximity to the dock where the body was found.. Deceased was 'greatly respected, and all his relations are well to du, many of thbffi being in high positions. At an inquest on Monday at Liverpool on the body of Dr James Zacharia Thomas, of Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire, who was found drowned in a dock. it was stated that deceased took opium for two years.

LLANGAIN. HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES were held at the above church ou Wednesday, the 7th inst., at 2.30 and 6.30 p.m. At 2.30 the litany was read by the Rev J Marsden, vicar of Lianllwch, and an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev D Jeukins; Assislant Diocesan Missioner. At 6.30 the service was taken by the Rev Evan Jones, vicar, and the lessons were read by the Rev J M Evans, rector of Merthyr and eloquent sermons were preached by the Rev W Davies, curate, Pembrey, and tho Rev W H Jones, vicar of Treloeh. ilfisg Morris, of Llwyn, ably presided at the organ. The singing, under the leadership of Mr Thomas Jones, Eorlan, was very good throughout. The church was very artistically decorated by Miss 13 E Gwyn, Plas Cwrt Hyr Miss Lloyd, Clynmawr Miss Morris, Llwyn Miss Thomas, Bwlch, Abergwilly Misses Elizabeth and Mary Owens, Beiliseifi and Miss Annie Jones, Penhen. Gifts of very choice flowers and vegetables were sent by Mrs Gwyn, Plas Cwrt Hyr and of corn from Mr David Morris, Chsrch House.

Car rem then shire Education 1 l.. Lt .iu' Committee. II Tiie. of tho Carmarthen- shire Education Comm'ttef" was held at the Carmarthen Tcwnhrall, on Thursday, the 8th inst., at 12.10 p.m. The Rev Professor D. E. Jones presided. There were also present: Sir James: Hills-Johnes, V.C., G.C.B.. Dolau- cothi; Mr Joseph Joseph, Llangfnnecli; Mrs Lloyd, Llanelly Mrs Gwynne Hughes, Tre- eyb; Col. Gvrynne Hughes, Glaucothi; Sir Lewis Morris, Penbrvn Mr John Lloyd, Pen- ybank; Mr H. H. Thomas, Llanfynvdd Mr J. Llew Thomas, Pcntardiilais Rev T. Johns. Caipel Als Mr J. Lloyd Thomas, Tanlan Mr Gwilym Evans. Llanelly Mr W. N. Jones, Tirydail; Rev W. Davies, Llandilo Rev J. H. Rees, Buvry Pert Mr W. Mabon Davies. Grlansawdde; Mr Barrett, Cross: Vale: Dr Howell Rees, Glangarnant; Col. Lewes, Llvs- newydd together with the Clerk (Mr J. TV. Nicholas): the County Treasurer (Mr R. Peel Price); Miiiiiig Lecturer (Mr T. E. Davies); and the Agricultural lecturer (Mr Edwards). THE APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT TEACJIEIIS. Mr Gwilym Evans said that he knew that he was out of order, but he wished to: point out that they would never be properly able to deal with the appointment, of assistant teachers in all the schools of the county. He had had several years experience of School Board work; he knew how frequently assistant teachers changed, and he thought thev would not be able to deal with the a,ppoinment of assistants in the schools. That was a matter which ought to be left to the managers. INSPECTION OF SCHOOLS. A letter was read from the Board of Edu- cation stating that they had endeavoured to re-arrange the districts of Inspectors so as to have them as far as possible coterminous with the districts of the, new county education authorities. The inspector for the Carmar- thenshire schools was Mr Bancroft, who resi- ded at Tenbv. TROUBLE FOR TALLEY. A letter was received from the Clerk of the late Tallev School Board stating that the Board had handed over the balance which was in hand to the rating authority for the parish of Tallev. The lerk: They have no right to-do that. Mr W. N. Jones: I move that we write and tell them so.—This was agreed to. THE APPOINTMENT OF MANAGERS AT CAYO—STRONG REMARKS BY SIR JAMES HIILS JOHNES. Sir James Hills Johnes said that he wished to call attention to the change which had been made in the school managers for his dis- trict. They had appointed the managers at the Education Committee. When the appoint- ment was made, the Rev Mr Richards gees about by some means or other and substitutes- a Mr Daveis, of Crugybar, for one of those who had been appointed by the Committee. How it was done, he could not, tell: but he protested against the appointment. They had had three managers living within a few yards of Crugybar, and there was only this man who had been ousted who lived near Caio. The man who lived at, Caio, and had three children at the school, had been turned cut, and another man from Crugybar put in his place. "I appeal to you," concluded Sir James "to stand by me, and get this altered." The Chairman The County Council is re- sponsible for it. Sir James Hills-Johnes Wasn't our recom- mendation brought before the County Council Who had it altered? n Mr J. Lloyd Thomas This is not the only case in whifh cur recommendations of mana- gers was altered. Sir James Hills Johnes: Is it right, that this man who lives near the school, and has three children at, the school should be turned out to make,- room for a man who lives at Crugybar, where there. are three managers already. I only give this reason but I could give cithers. This Mr Davies. stood for the Parish Council; they wcuM not elect him. He stood for the School Board they would not, elect him. By some underhand means or other, the Rev Mr Richards and some friends get him in. It was not properly put before the Council. I certainly won't be a member of the managers if Mr Davies is there. Rev J. H. Rees asked how it, was that Caio school had only one representative on the managers as appointed by the Committee. He did not think they had made a very good selection. His contention wa.s- The Chapman My contention is that. the whole thing is out of order. The question has been ventilated; the reporters have had it; and no doubt they will make the best use of it. It, has been done by the County Council; we, have no power in the matter. Rev T. Johns Crugybar said that they had no representative on the managers— Sir James Hills Johnes Thev have two. Rev T. Johns: I beg to differ. Sir James: They have Mr Evans, Aber- naint; and Mr Williams, Crugybar.. Rev T. Johns: They did net belong to this Church. The church at Crugybar founded this school, and carried it, on before there was a, School Board in the neighbourhood. Sir James Hills-Jchnes Then it is a ques- tion of conscience (lau,?ihter). So we have not, to pick out proper men, but men who belong to certain chapels. Rev T. Johns Haven't you appointed a m,an who is a churchman. Sir James: He is not. He is not a Church- man. I have nothing to do with this sort of small prejudice. The Chairman said tha,t he must rule the discussion out of order. Sir James: I will move it at the County Council. U The. Chairman That will not, be for six months. Mr Gwilym Evans said that he was afraid there had been too much sectarianism intro- duced into the appointment of managers all over the county. SCHOOL BOARD CLERKS AND THEIR EXPENSES. The Clerk said that the. letter which he, was going to read was a sample of those which he had received from the clerks to the managers in various parts of the district.—He then read a letter from the late Clerk to the Pem- brey School Board, now the Clerk to a, local group of managers. The clerk in question asked if he, was supposed to provide stationery pay postages, and pay the expenses of visiting Schools, six or seven miles off out of his sala,ry. If that were so., he would have to consider whethr he had nOlt, better resign. Mr John Lloyd said he thought they ought to supply the Clerks with stationery, and pay the postages. Mr W. N. Jones said that they ought to pay their expenses in attending the schools. Col. Hughes: They did not get that before. It was decided to allow all the expenses re- ferred to. MORE ABOUT ASSISTANT TEACHERS. Mr Gwilym Eva ns again refertxl to the matter of the appointment of the assistant teachers. He did not think they would he able to deal with the matter if they only had meetings every month. Mr W. N. Jones said that ho thought it. was right, to keep the appointments in their own hiands; but it would be better if three months' no-tice, were required instead of one. Mr Gwilym Evans Three months is a long time to keep a man you want to get rid of. Sir James Hills Johnes: These small ap- pointments ought to be left in the hands of the managers. Mr Gwilym Evans: They know more- about the work cf the district than we possibly can. Sir James: I cannot see any objection to letting them do it. The Chairman The only objection is that it is now too late to discuss it. The Clerk said itw as desirable that the phrase "a month's notice" should read "A month's notice to expire on the last day of the month."—This was agreed to. Mr Gwilym Evans said that at the next meeting he would move that, the appointment of assistant teachers in the case of Group 2 of the Llanelly Union should be left to the managers. Several members suggested that it would be well then to consider the question for the whole county. STATIONERY. A committee was appointed to deal with the tenders which had been received for stationery for CcUnty Council schools. It was arranged that in those cases in which there had been contracts for supplying the Board Schools, the old contractors should be allowed to supply the schools until the ?>lst December, so as to give them a chance of working off their surplus stock. A WEAK STAFF AT PONTYEATES. A letter was read from the headmaster of Pontyeates School pointing out that the school was understaffed. The average attendance t was 141. and the staff consisted of the head- master, and one assistant, art. 68. Mr W. N. Jones moved that they ask the managers to supply them with the number of the staff, the attendance, and other neces- sary details., together with their recommenda- tions in the- matter. Mr GwiJrm Evans moved that the appoint- ment. he loft to the managers. They would have to' delegate a lot of this work to mana- gers in the district. The Chairman said he strongly advised the Committee to allow the managers to put on another assistant at once. The headmaster and an Ant. 68 were quite, inadequate for a. school with an average attendance., of 141. Mr W. N. Jones, said that it was not fair to condemn a. system because they had so much to do at first. Once the system got into work- ing order, they would have reports regularly from each group of managers, and the- would find things working smoothly. An application was received from Miss Roberts, who had applied to the local mana- rer's for a post as assistant mistress at the Pant yeates: school. She produced excellent tetimcnials—one from Mr D. Maurice Jones, headmaster of the Pentrepoth School, Car- marthen.—She, was unanimously appointed. LLANDILO "A BIT PREVIOUS." A letter was read from the Llandilo mana- gers stating what they had done at the last meeting. (This was renorted in last week's issue of the "Weekly Reporter.") Mr John Lloyd said he thought it was a bit previous on the part of the Llandilo managers to appoint an attendance officer at, a larger salary than he had had before. Rev W. Davies I do not, think Mr Lloyd understands our case. Mr John Lloyd I understand it very well. I think we ought .to do it for the whole county not locally. Rev W. Davies said that the attendance officer had two other districts besides that of the late, Llandilo School Board. The Chairman said the whole thing was out of order the County Council had passed a certain resolution with regard to the attend- ance officers—to let them go on as they were at present. A LAWSUIT AS A LEGACY. A letter was received from the Clerk of the defunct Penca.der School Board. This enclosed a letter from, a solicitor, who claimed R50 damages on behalf of Mr J. L. Jones, because of the cesspools which received the drainage cf the school being on his premises. The Board had passed a resolution to refer the I matter to arbitration. The Clerk: They have left us a law suit, apparently. Mr Barrett said that Mr Jones was most, unreasonable. Other solicitors had declined to go on with it, because they thought he had no claim. This one now had taken it, up. The. Clerk said that if the Committee were agreeable, he would go up and see the place, and inspect the minute book of the School Board, and report, to them at the next meet- ing. ;—This was agreed to'. CHURCH SCHOOLS BEGIN TO FEEL THE PINCH. The Clerk said that he had received a letter from the Vicar with regard to Llanon Nat. School: -"I should be glad if you would fee so kind as to enlighten me on various ipoints." —The Clerk then left this, and went on to read a letter from the corr.e.spondent of the Myddfai Nat. School. Tht writer asked the' name of the representative managers who had been appointed (laughter), and they also asked fcr permission to order coal and fire- ( wood (laughter). Mr W. Mabon Davies: We have nothing to do with it. The Chairman Really we have no answer to give them. Mr John Lloyd: Refer them to the County Council (laughter). This was agreed to. NATURE STUDY ON CORONATION DAY. A letter was read from the Clerk to Llan- dovery County Schools with reference to a sum. of £ 5 2s expended on a treat to the pupils on Coronation Day. The writer potinted out that the outing was no mere picnic, but was instructive, taking the form of an excursion for nature study (laughter). Mr Gwilym Evans: I move that we refer this to the County Council. The Clerk said that there was no danger of a, surcharge, if they allowed it. The a.mount was allowed. AMMANFORD MANAGERS. WANT CHAIRS IMPORTANT' DISCUSSION. A letter was read from. the, managers of the Amman Valley group asking for new schools at Parcyrunfach (Ammanford) and Blaenau. The vestry of Ebenozer Baptist Chapel was now being used a.s a schoolroom because of the lack of accomodation. Mr W. N. Jones, moved that, they recom- mend the County Council to procure. a loan for the building of these schools. Mr J. Llew. Thmas seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. The managers of this group also applied for two dozen chairs for the use of the, managers (laughter). Mr W. N. Jones: We cannot possibly sit in these little desks. We are not children although you may think we are. Mr J. Llew. Thomas: You cannot possibly expect us to corns seven or eight miles to siit on desks. The Chairman: I think the best thing to do is to. refer it to the County Council. They are pretty liberal (laughter). Mr W. N. Jones: Let us take a common- sense view of it; it is impossible for managers to sit on little desks. They are too well fed. Mr J. Lloyd I do, not think we ought to encourage extravagance of this kind. We have desks in all the schools. Dr Rees I move that the desks be tried for six months. Mr J. Lloyd The seats of these reversible desks are quite as comfotablei as any chair. A show of hands was taken, and it was found that seven voted for providing chairs, and nine, for letting the. managers sit on the desk. Mr W. N. Jones asked that, the names be taken clown (laughter). Perhaps some of those who voted against' the proposal would be making an application for chairs them- selves before long.—Eventually Mr W. N. Jones was induced to withdraw his proposal to have the names taken down. DIPLOMA DAIRY SCHOLARSHIPS. A letter from the authorities of the Unii- versiw College, Aberystwith, with reference to the young laches who had. had dairy scholar ships, was received. The two highest on the List. were: Annie Davies, Wernwinne, Llan- gadock; and H. Bowen, Llwyneynon, New- castle Emlyn. It, was recommended that diploma, dairy scholarships, should be awarded to them in the same way as diploma scholar- ships were a,warded in agriculture to the young men. Mrs, Gwynnc-Hughes proposed that diploma schalarshins in dairying shculd'be awarded to these two candidates. The Chairman: We must, create them first before, we can award them. We have no diploma, scholarships for girls. We must find the money from some source or other. Mrs Gwynne Hughes: I propose that we create diplomas in dairy scholarships, for the girls. The Chairman I think we have allocated the penny rate pretty fully. We must ask the County Council for a, Itd or a. 2d rate. We have allocated the penny rate we had last year. Dr Rees Not the whole of it, I think, Mr Cblirman. Mr John Lloyd asked if they had used all the money voted for scholarships to the boys. He did not think they had. The Chairman thought they had better have a committee, to enquire into it, or they would spend more money than they were- aware of. Mr H. J. Thomas: Haven't we i. large balance in hand? The Clerk No; it is going very rapidly. Rev T. Johns said that they had dealt very liberally with the, boys, and he thought that. they ought to do as much for the girls. Sir Lewis Morris said that he was strongly in favour of dealing as liberally with the edu- cation of boys as of girls, especially in a matter like. agriculture. The Chairman said they all sympathised with it; the' only question was- one of ways and means. Sir Lewis Morns said that they might do it by droippnng one of the scholarships for the 00.15.- They could make cne of the existing scholarships; open to girls. The following committee was appointed to consider the matter: The Chairman, Sir Lewis, Morris, and Mrs Gwynne Hughes. EVENING CLASSES. An application for leave to hold evening class est was received from Carway. Llangen- deirne.—It was decided to grant the applica- tion on condition that the classes were self-

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supporting, and it was intimated that as many more schools, as liked could start, evening classes on the same terms. Having finished the correspondence, the meeting went on to deal with Technical Edu- cation. MINING AND SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPS. There were four aipplicants for these, and the result of the examination was stated. The twe higheat were: Mr W. W. Samuel, Cross Hands; and Mr John Jones, Sticle, Pencader. It was decided to grant the mining scholarship -to, Samuel, who was the highest, and the science to. Jones who- was the second. COOKERY. The Cookery Instructress, sent in her report of a. fortnight, she had been at Llandfeilog. The attendance at the five lectures the first week had totalled 209, and for the second week 122. The local committee wanted an extension, but. that, could not be granted, as she had another centre to' go to. The Clerk said that, there were several other cent res pressing for cookery leot,ures; it would be some time before the instructress was able to takebup the laundry work as was intended. Mr Gwilym Evans: said that his experience was that cookery teaching generally consisted of fancy dishes, pastry, and tarts. The Chairman There are no tarts here. FERTILISERS AND FEEDING STUFFS. A report was received from Aberystwith College stating that, only one sample had been received during tho present quarter. received during tho present quarter. Tho Clerk said that- it was always the same there were never many samples sent during this quarter.—The report stated that the one sample received was of cotton cake. It was pure' and of fairly good quality. Col. Lewes: Is the name of the manufac- turer given? Tke Clerk: No. Sir James Hills Johnes: I think it was ordered that the names should be given. Mrs G wynne Hugh est: It was decided not to enforce it. LAUNDRY UTENSILS. The next business was to receive the report of the committee which had been appointed to consider the purchase of laundry utensils. Mrs Gwynne. Hughesi said that she was the only member of the committee who had attended. She did not supiposte they wanted all the (letalils of the utensils. Mr James Davies, Carmarthen, had offered to hire them all the. utensils for six monthst £1 10s a mont.i. Messris; Harding, of London, would sell the lot, at £7 9s Id. There was some extras including blankets and calico required which would bring, the total amount up to ES Os Id. She thought that that, llad better be procured as well. Mr Gwilym Evans: Dees the Committee recomemnd it? Mrs Gwynne Hughesi suggested that Missj Williams should beaut horised to order the utensils. If they liked she would read out the list. The members intimated t,ha,t, they would dispense with the reading of the list. Mrs Gwynne Hughes said that if they had the goods from Mr James Davies they would have to pay E9 for them and they would not own them then. It was' decided to adopt the recommenda- tion of Mrs Gwynne Hughes. CARMARTHEN SCHOOL OF ART. The repoit. of the Carmarthen School of Art which was presented, crave the number of students* in attendance to' be as follows: Night, classes, 83; day classes, 37; both day and night classes 13; tOítal 133 students re- gistered in accordance with the regulations of the Science and Art, Dept. DYEING LECTURES. It. was decided to have a course of dyeing lectures at the following centres Pencader, Penboyr, and Carmarthen. AGRICULTURAL LECTURES. There were over 20 applications for exten- sion lectures in agriculture; and the Com- mittee had. to select siix of these as centres. Dr Rees; said tha,t he thought, they ought to increase the number they had tl447 in hand last month. The Chairman That is decreasing rapidly. Mr John Lloyd Dr Rees ought to give notice of motion, if he means to move that we go in for any extra, expense. Mr Gwilym Evans: We will require a, lot, of money for that extraordinary farm that we are talking about. The Chairman: We. havei no money now for the farm or anything else. The Agricultural Lecturer sa,id he did not wish to make any choice of centres, but he would ask the committee not to send him to lecture in the mining districts. It was unfair to hm to send him to a. district in which there was no interest taken in agriculture; and it was unfair to the agricultural districts which wished his services. Dr Rees said that Bettws. was half agricul- tural and half a. colliery disitrict. The Lecturer Bettws was not so bad. It was deaided to raise the number of centres to seven, so as to give one to each union. The following were the centres selec- ted Llandefeilcg, Llanfynydd, Conwil-Caio, Llanllwni, Llandissilo-East, East Cilredyn, and Llanedy. and Llanedy. AGRICULTURE CORRESPONDENTS. A letter was read from the Board of Agri- culture stateng that in the opinion of the President (Lord Onslow), it would be an ad- vantage to agriculture and increase the effi- ciency of the Department, if he could secure the services of gentlemen (landowners, agents or farmers) who would be willing to act as agriculture correspondenfts. These correspon- dent's would be the means of raipddly sending full information which would be the means of making the scientific and technical resources of the Board better known the President had in view the class of small farmers who dad not get the same benefit in this way that, the, larger occupiers did. Correspondents' would undertake to give information as to worthless seeds, failures of crops through exceptional causes, insect pests, the inadequacy of railway accomodaticni, railway rates, etc. The Presi- dent asked the Council to suggest, the names of a. few gentleman who would be willing and suitable to act in thaitt capacity. Dr Rees,: What is the salary? The Clerk It- is honorary. Mr Gwilym Evans suggested the following gentlemen: Mr J. Lloyd Thomas (Tanlan), Mr Augustus Brigstocke, Mr Dudley Williams- Drummond. Dr Rees suggested the name of Mr H. Jones Da vies; and it was agreed to appoint the four named. The meeting then proceeded to deal with Intermediate! Education. II COUNTY EXHIBITIONS. The next business was to award two county exhibitions of L25 each. The report which was put in showed thait the candidate highest in the list, (by examination) was Thomas Davies, of Llandilo Comity School, who ob- tained 2,503 marks, and the second was Miss E. M. All-on, Llandovery County School, who obtained 2.218 ma,rks. The third would have have been D. Jones. Llandilo, and the fourth Miss F. E. Davies, Carmarthen County School. T Mr Gwilym Evans proposed, Mr H. J. Thomas seconded, and it was unanimously agreed that the exhibitions be awarded to the two highest. The Clerk said that both candidates had expressed their intention of proceeding to the University College of Wales, Cardiff. DISTRIBUTING THE "FURTHER ANNUAL GRANT." The next business was to determine how the further annual grant of 4,500 should be dis- tributed among, the County Schools. The Chairman said that in the County Governing Body they had always divided on this question. There were two ways in which the money could be divided one, was in pro- portion to the number of scholars attending the schools, and the other was according to the nroportioll set out in a. schedule appended to the scheme. Dr Rees Where does the money ccme from. The Chairman Partly from the half-penny rate; partly from Gosehen's money; and partly from the Treasury. Mr Gwilym Evans moved that the money be divided according to the scheme. They were a new committee', and for the present they had hotter go on in net same way. Rev W. Davies. moved t.'«ait the money be divided in proportion to the number attending the schools. The proposition of Mr Gwilym Evans was carried by 8 voltes, to 6. HEAD TEAHERS' REPORTS. The. reports of the head teachers of the various County schools were received it. was decided to have them printed and circulated amongst, the members. This fiinished tl-ie-agenda,, so far as it rela- ted to Intermediate Education. The Com- mittee then proceeded to deal with elementary education. CLERICAL ASSISTANCE. The first item under the. head of elemen- tary education was "to receive the reporft of the,, Committee appointed to consider the appli cation for a Clerk for the financial work con- nected with education." The Committee recommended that a Finance Clerk be appointed at a salary of P,2 a week, and that he be under the control of the Clerk to the County Council. Mr W. N. Jones said that since that report had been made, the County Treasurer sugges- ted that the recommendation be withdrawn, and that he was prepared persontally (if the Committee would grant him a railway pass between Llandovery and Carmarthen, which would cost t27 per annum) to be continually at Carmarthen and to see that the work was done. He thought, it, was only fair that this should be mentioned. Ib was desirable that the finance of the Education Committee should be kept, thoroughly up-to-date, and tha.t they should be. thoroughly in touch with the work carried on; he thought seeing that Mr Peel Price was prepared to do the work that he should he allowed to make the suggestion. The Chairman Do you suggest that it be referred back to the Committee to reconsider their decision. Rev J. H. Reeo moved; that it, be referred back to the Committee. The Chairman said that this was a very important and urgenlt, question. They could see that the work of the Education Committee was more than people thought. They would iincl by and bye tihialt. itb was much more than they realised at present. The finance busi- ness was one of the most important, parts of it. Mr Gwilym Evans What. Mr W. N. Jones 3ms .said is quite new to most of us. The Chairman It must me done by some- body by whom I don't, know. The Treasurer: I have been doing it for a. long time, sir. The Chairman But Mr Price it, has not been done yet. Tho Tre asurer There is a tremendous lot of work being done over lit. The Chairman: Yes; but there is a lot. I more work to be done; we have to decide about the loans how much is to be appor- tioned to each parish. We have to pay the loans and interest on each parish. We have to decide what proportion is to be charged on the parish, and what on the county. Mr Gwilym Evans moved that the matter be referred back for a. month. If Mr Price would do it, they could appoint him if he could not or would not., they need not appoint him. The Chairman: I don't suggest that, he should not do it. It must be done by some- body, and it is not done you see. The Treasurer: The proportion falling on each parish. Why tha.t has been in the hands of the Committee for weeks past.. Yes The Chairman I have not, seen it. The Treasurer Mr Nicholas will tell you that. I don't see how it, is possible to separ- ate the finance work from my work. Every sum has to go through the county fund. You may appoint fifty finance clerks if you like, but still I shall have to keep the books. It has not been done in other counties. The Chairman The work has not been done yet,. and it must be, clone. Mr Gwilym Evans proposed that Mr Price do the work for a month, and if he did it satisfactorily they should consider his appoint- ment. Col. Lewes seconded. Mr J. Llew. Thom.a.s said that, they had first of all apponted a, commttee to go into the matter, and now that they had tbs report of the Committee they ignored it altogether. Mr Gwilym Evans moved that the report of the Committee be referred back and that in the meantime Mr Peel Price be asked to do the work. The Rev T. Johns seconded. Mr John Lloyd said that when Mr Peel Price was appointed County Treasurer, it, was understood if he lived at Llandovery that he was to come once or twice, to the Cent rail Office at Carmarthen. The Chairman: The railway fare has to be paid in any case. Mr W. N. Jones: Yes but, in view of the facts put before, us that, the work has in- creased two-fold in consequence of the Edu- cation Act, and that, he is prepared to do the work to our satisfaction; we ought to have him to do it. The mottio-n of Mr Gwilym, Evans was unani- mously adopted.7 APPOINTMENT OF A CLERK TO MANAGERS. Tho "Committee next, proceeded with the 'n appointment of a clerk to. the managers of Group 3, Carmarthen Union Provided School's The following were applicants :—Mr W. J. Williams, Morley street, Carmarthen; Mr J. C. Hewitt, Pontyberem; Rev D. Gorleeh Jones, Pontyeates, Kidwelly; Rev T. John, Ffynoneiddan, Poaitmorilais, Kidwelly: and Mr T. Jenkins, Brisbane House, Llangenr deirne. Mr Mabon Davies proposed the Rev D. Gorleeh Jones, I Mr Joseph Joseph, in seconding, said that Mr Jones had done more work for education than anybody in the disibniet. Mr John Lloyd proposed the election of Mr T. Jenkins, Brisbane Hou-e.—Mr J. Llew. I Thomas seconded. The Chairman said that he* would propose Mr W. J. Williams, who was evidently the best candidate of the lot. He was the youngesit and best, of the; lot, and fas highly (lUJ lified. Mr Joseph Joseph said that he did not think the Chairman ought to make a speech. The Chairman I am net making a, speech I em simply enumerating his virtues. Voting papers, were distributed with the following, result — ivev D. Gorlech Jones 8; Mr T. Jenkins, 6; Mr W. J. Williams, 3. Neither of the two former candidates had a, clear majority, and a show of hands was taken with the following i-estilt-- Rev D. Gorleeh Jones, 10; Mr T. Jenkins, 7.—The Rev D. Gorleeh Jonos was, therefore, declared elected. INSURANCE. 1'110 Clerk said, that he had roceivcd eighteen tenders for the insurance of the Council schools. The bulk of the Corneanie- all belonged to a Union, and these all quoted Is 6d per £ J00. There were two companies which did not belong to the; Union, and these two quoted Is 3d. The two. offices in question were the Fine Art and General, and the Essex and Suffolk Equitable. Mr Gwilym Evans said that he would go in for the Council being their own insurers. There was very little to burn in the schools, and there was a large number of them. The rate of Is 6d was the same as was charged for cottages. Mr Joseph Joseph seconded the proposition Mr W. N. Jones oroposed that. it be given to the Fine Arit, and. Generial. Rev W. Dames: That is the cheapest and a good one. The matter was referred, after furthet dis- cussion to, a committee consisting of: —Mr Gwilym Evans, Mr W. N. Jones, and Mr J. Llew Thomas. Rev W. Davies suggested the add-on of the ehairma's name. The Chairman I know nothing about, in- surance. Re.v W. Davies: Have you not your life insured ? The Chairman My life is sure enough. BRITISH SCHOOLS. Applications were received for the transfer of the following British Schools: Peniel, Myclrim, White Mill, Llangennech, Llan- dovery, P-antteg, and Idole. The Chairman said that the schools could not be transferred in less than three months. Who was to pay for the school stationery and other requirements, and to p-'iy the' teachers for the next three months. He thought full power ought to be given to the Committee which had been appointed to deal with the matter. Mr J. Lloyd said that, there, were other things to, consider. There were schools there which ought to be shut up, and the Council ought to consider the question of building new schools. Mr W. N. Jones We'll go round and sec them if you'll provide a carriage and (pair. Mr John Lloyd said that. they could come on the motor car when ther got it. The matter of arranging the transfer of the schools was left to the, following committee: —Mr H. Jones Davies, Mr T. Barrett, Mr Gwilym Evants, Mr W. N. Jones, and Mr J. Llew Thomas. The Clerk Do you recommend that these schools which offer full control be dealt with as regards maintenance in the same way as the County schools—that they be supported out of the rates. Mr J. Llew Thomas moved that thev re- commend the Council to, do so.- This motion was seconded by MR-AV. N. Jones and carried unanimously. APPORTIONMENT OF CAPITAL EXPENDITURE. The next business was to determine what portion of capital expenditure should be char- ged on parishes under sec. 18 sub-sec. 1 (c) and (d) of the Education Act, 1902. The Chairman said that, the amount; charged to the county might be anything from one- fourth to one-half. He moved that one-fourth be charged to the county rate, and three- fourths to the parish. Mr John Lloyd seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. INSPECTION OF PROVIDED SCHOOLS. Dr Rees moved the following motion of which he had given notice:—"That a compe- tent person, and if possible, the County Road Surveyor, be employed to report upon the condition of the Provided Schools in the County, more especially as regards the heat- ing lighting, and ventilation; and provision of suitable cloakrooms, covered playgrounds, and sanitary conveniences."—In moving the motion, Dr Howell Rees said that they were all agreed that thejr schools should be brought to as high a. state of efficiency as their means would allow. To attain that end, many things were required. First- of all it was necessary to have a, competent staff of teachers. That he hoped they had already. Then they re- quired an intelligent and strenuous staff of attendance officers; he. hoped the districts would pay the officers sufficient to enable them to devote the whole of their time to the duties; of the office. Then it, was necessary to safeguard the health of the teachers and the pupils. He had known many instances of promising young lives being nipped in the bud by consumption, which was due to some ex- tent. at any rate, to the bad ventilation of schools. He wondered how many of the schools) which had been built in the county since the year 1870, would come up to the standard of ventilation, and good sanitation pnerally which was required to safeguard the health of the teachers and the pupils. He was afraid that. -tery few of them would come up to it. This work of inspection ought to be done for the provided schools as thoroughly as Mr Mounsey had done the work for the non- provided schools. It- might he possible for him when he got. his motor-car to, combine his visits to the roads with his inspection, of the schools. They could not, expect him to do it at once, and it might be twelve months before it was finished. If they could not have the service of Mr Mounsey, lit was tal be hoped that, they would have the; services of some other competent person, to do the work. Rev T. Johns seconded the motion. Mr Gwilym Evans said that, lie fully sym- pathised with what, Dr Rees had said, but, it would be better to adjourn it, for the time being; they had so much to do getting the Act into operation that. it would be well to put this off in the meantime. The schools were now under the control of the County Council, and if there was anything which required attention they would hear about it. They would, he thought, have to employ an archi- tect tot visit the schools once or twice a year and report, to them, what was necessary. He hoped that this would be adjourned until tlifr had attended to the more important require- ments of the scheme. Mrs, Lloyd seconded the amendment, and Mr J. Llew Thomas supported it. Dr Rües said that. Mr Gwilvm Evans was wrong if he imagined the schools in the county were in as good a. condition, as they were a.t Llanelly. He did noit, agree that, anything could be of more importance than the safe- guarding of the health of the. teachers and the pupils; he regarde dthe sanitary condition as of the first (importance. He had no doubt that. they would find that many of the pro- vided school,, wo re in as bad a, state as some of the Voluntary schools on which the Sur- ffeyor bad reported. Ten members voted for adjourning the question, against three for the motion. The matter was therefore postponed. This concluded the meeting. STATIONERY CONTRACT. The meeting reported; ahove referred the tenders for stationery for the provided schools in the county to the Chairman and the Clerk. These went, through the large number of tenders received. These decided that the tender of Mr E. J. Arnold, of Leeds, was the lowest, and it is, we believe, accepted. lowest, and it is, we believe, accepted.