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Pontybercm Show.
Pontybercm Show. The i- xtli annual agricultural and horticul- tural fd.ow was held at Pontyberem on Mon- day. L-oav.tiful weather favoured the event, and tu:ro was a large attendance of visitors from al parts of a populous district. The entries totalled 1,115 which compared with the total cf 1,062 last year shows that the society is developing; in the right direction. There is not a show in Carmarthenshire which has a larger entry than this. The agricul- tural classes appeal to the farmers of the sur- rounding district, whilst the poultry, horti- cultural, and dog classes cater for the indus- trial section of the community. A glance at the magnificent and well filled classes of horti- cultural produce would give one a high idea of what working-men can do in their spare time. It was not at all and uncommon thing to see 20 or even 30 entries in a single class. The numerical strength of the principal divi- sions was roughly as follows Cattle 50; cart- horses j0; hackneys 30; cobs 36; ponies 35; colliery horses 7; turn-outs 20; sheep 12; pigs 4 dogs 32 poultry 150 cage birds 12 garden I produce 400; honey 8; bread 16; dairy pro- duce 20. The races and the specials complete the total. The President of the Society is Mr D. John, Felinfoel; and the secretarial duties are ably discharged by Mr Lewis Thomas, thanks to whom the arrangements are excellent, and the society continues to make splendid pro- cress. There was a splendid show of cattle, although the exhibits were not quite so numerous as one could have wished. Never- theless there were some fine shorthorns to be seen in the ring. The cows and the younger stock in particular were satisfactory classes, and the prize winners were very good bulls. A very wise distinction was made by the com- mittee in creating a class for tenant farmers, although it must be admitted that the farmers did very well in the open class. The agricul- tural horses made one of the best features of the show the brood mares especially were a magnificent lot, the two winners in the open class-belongng to Mr Oakley Harries, Gareg and Mr T. Rees, Nantllan respectively—being the very type which is required to produce first rate carters. The suckers were a very promising lot, nearly all being worthy of a prize, which fact shows that the efforts being made to improve farm stock are not_ being made in vain. The haokneys were a good use- ful lot, showing a good level of quality. There was a pretty lot of turn-outs, the prize in the open class being won easily by the five-year- old steel grey mare, "Lady Lofty" (the pro- perty of Mrs R. D. Evans, Dale House, Llan- dilo), which was also an easy winner in the saddle class. Of the garden produce, it would be really impossible to speak too highly. There were classes containing 20 or 30 exhibits, and even the worst of them were as good as many which take prizes at some shows. The baskets of vegetables were/a sight worth coming to see. There were nfany competitors, and the baskets all contained a variety of good stuff, but Mr Lewis Thomas deservedly won the first prize for a collection which had a nice row of crim- Bon-skinned tomatoes as a centrepiece. There was a nice lot of cage birds; and well filled classes and good quality among the dogs. The judges were: Horses, turn-outs, racing and jumping Mr Lewis, Lanfawr, Llandilo Mr T. Nicholas, Port Talbot; cattle, sheep, and pigs, Mr J. Lloyd Morgan, Rhiwfelen, Abergwili; and Mr Lewis, Lanfawr; dogs, Mr Morgans. Llanelly; poultry and cage birds, Mr John Hay, Pembroke Dock; garden pro- duce, flowers, and honey, Mr G. Joyce (gar- dener to Sir John Williams, Bart., The Plas, Llanstephan; dairy produce, dead poultry, and bread, Mrs Emily Lewis, Pontantwn Farm, Llangendeirne. In the afternoon the judges had luncheon at the Pelican Hotel, being entertained by the President. The chair was occupied by Mr D. John, of Felinfoel, president of the society. After the usual loyal toasts had been proposed and duly honoured, the Chairman proposed the toast of the judges. Mr T. Nicholas in responding said that he understood that he had not pleased every- body by his decisions but he had pleased him- self, and that was all he tried to do. He was told that he had only given third prize to a I horse w. icii had never been beaten before. Horses were not always shown in the same form. He had taken prizes with horses at the Royal and Cardiff, and had sent them to smaller shows than Pontyberem, and had not taken a prize at all. It only showed that different judges had different opinions, and that horses were not always in the same form. He was glad to see that they were going in for size. Horses such as would make carriage horses—say up to 15.2 or 15.3—would always fetch a better price than those smaller. He had had a sale the other day, and while his three-year-olds- of a small size only fetched tIO or tl2, he had got £;30 or t60 for those which were 15.2 or 15.3 in height. These horses only required the same care and the same feeding, and they fetched better prices. Mr Lewis, Lanfawr, thought that they were greatly indebted to the Stud Co., and the gentlemen who had brought good sires into the county. The service of good sires cost little more at first, and the difference in the price given for the stock was very great. The Rev Glynfab Williams proposed "Success to the Pontyberem Agricultural Society." Mr John Hughes, of Marchog- lwynucha, the chairman of the committee, re- spondefl. Mr Seymour proposed the toast of the President, which being duly honoured and acknowledged, the proceedings terminated. THE PRIZE LIST. CATTLE (OPEN). I Bull, any breed, over 24 months: 1, Mr D. Beynon, Ynyshafren, Ponthenry; 2, Mr Jos. Jones, Torcoeducha; r., Mr J. Hughes, Mar- choglwyn-ucha. Yearling bull, over 12 and under 24 months old: 1, Sir A* C. Stepney; 2, Mr D. Owens, Cwmhowell, Llanon r., Mr J. Jones, Felin- fach, Llanddarog. Cow, having calved, in milk or in calf: 1, and 3, Mr D. Bonnel, Trimsaran; 2, Mr T. Thomas, Neuaddu, Pontyberem; vhc., Mr W. Jenkins, Alltycadno. Heifer, over 12 and under 24 months: 1, Mr Jones, Torcoeducha; 2, Mr J. Davies, Capel Dewi. Bull calf, under 12 months: 1, Mr Davies, Capel Dewi; 2, and vhc., Mrs Evans, Eistedd- fa; 3, Sir A. C. Stepney; vhc., Mr Bonnell, Trimsaran. Heifer calf, under 12 months: 1, Sir A. C. Stepney; 2, Mr H. W. Thomas, Benallt; r., Mr D. Bonnell, Trimsaran. OPEN TO TENANT FARMERS. Bull, any breed, over 24 months: 1, Mr J. Hughes, Marchoglwyn-ucha. Yearling bull, over 12 and under 24 months old: 1, Mr Daniel Owens, Cwmhowell; r., Mr J. Jones, Felinfach, Llanddarog. Bull calf, under 12 months: 1, Mrs Evans, Esteddfa; 2, Mrs Evans; 3, Mr D. Bonnell; vhc., Mr Hughes, Marchoglwynucha; he., Mr D. Beynon, Ynyshafren. Cow, having calved, in milk or in calf: 1, Mr T. Thomas, Neuaddu; 2, Mr D. Bonnell; r., Mr Davies, Capel Dewi; lie., Mrs Margaret Duggan, Pontyberem. Heifer, over 12 and under 24 months old 1, Mr T. Thomas, Neuaddu; r., Mr Davies, Capel Dewi. Hefer calf, under 12 months: 1, Mr H. W. Thomas, Benallt; 2, Mr D. Bonnell, Trim- saran; r., Mr Hughes, Marchoglwynucha; vhc., Mr T. Roberts, Caegwyllt, Minke. HORSES-CARTERS (OPEN). Brood mare, for agricultural purposes, with foal at foot: 1, and he Mr 0 Harries, Gareg 2, Mr T. Rees, Nantllan, Llandefeilog; 3 and vhc., Mr E. Evans, Cilagwyn Farm. Suckling colt or filly: 1, and vhc., Mr O. Harries, Gareg; 2, Mr R. Williams, Crugan- fach; r., Mr D. Owen, Penderi. Yearling gelding or filly: 1, Mr W. Harries, Llwynadam Farm, Pontardulais; 2, Mr Wm. Thomas, Medelfyw; 3, Mr Daniel Beynon, Ynyshafren; vhc., Mr J. Beynon, Pwllgod; lie., Mr T. Williams, Limestone Hill. Two-year-old gelding or filly: 1, Mr J. F. Thomas, Penybedd; 2, Mr T. Thomas, Taly- clun 3, Mr J. Beynon, Pwllgod; vhc., Mr W. Owens, Maesachddu he., Mr D. T. Davies, Supply Stores, Pontyberem. Mare or gelding, any age: 1, Mr Thomas, Penybedd; 2, Mr W. Thomas, Medelfyw; 3, Mr T. Thomas, Talyclun he., Mr E. Evans, Tygwyn, Llangendeirne. HACKNEYS (OPEN). Brood mare, with foal at foot: 1, Mr John Lewis, Pontantwn Farm 2, Mr T. Seymour, Pontyberem; r., Dr Lewis, Pontyeates. Suckiing colt or filly: 1, Mr D. Lewis, Beulah, Llangunnor; 2, Mr T. Seymour, Pontyberem 3, Mr E. Evans, Tygwyn; r., Mr A. Thomas, Glanyrynis. Yearling gelding or filly: 1, Mr J. Matthias, Pontardulais; 2, Mr T. Jenkins, Brisbane, langendeirno r., Mr A. Thomas, Glanyrynis. Two-year-old gelding or liily 1 Mr Isaac Daniel, Danybank, Pontantwn 2, Mr Evans, Tygwyn; 3, Mr T. Seymour; r., Mr Thomas, Talyclun. Mare or gelding, any age, to be ridden: 1, Mrs R. D. Evans, Dale House, Llandilo; 2, Mr Davies, Castell Howel; 3, Mr H. W. Thomas, Benallt; r., Messrs Young, Cross Hands; he., Mr A. Thomas, Glanyrynis. OPEN TO TENANT FARMERS. Brood mare, for agricultural purposes, with foal at foot: 1, Mr D. Owens, Penderi; 2, and vhc., Mr T. Williams, Castelldu; r., Mr D. Beynon, Ynyshafren. Suckling colt or filly: 1, Mr R. Williams, Cruganfach, Llandefeilog; 2, Mr D. Owens, Cwmhowell, Llanon; 3, Mr D. Owens, Pen- deri; he., Mr T. Williams, Castelldu. Yearling, gelding, or filly: 1, Mr Thomas, Medelfyw; 2, Mr Dl. Beynon, Ynyshafren; r., Mr John Beynon, Pwllgod. Two-year-old gelding or faily: 1, Mr Thos. Thomas, Talyclun 2, Mr J. Beynon, Pwll- god; r., Mr W. Owens, Maesachddu; vhc., Mr D. T. Davies, Supply Stores. Mare or gelding, any age: 1, Mr Davies, Castell Howel; 2, Mr T. Thomas, Talyclun; 3, Mr E. Evans, Tygwyn; vhc., Mr Davies, Cilvelthyucha, Llandefeilog. COBS (Under 15 hands. Open to Tenant Farmers). Brood mare, with foal at foot: 1, Mr J. Matthias, Pontardulais; r., Mr W. R. C. Thomas, Dolgoy. Suckling, colt or filly: 1, Mr W. R. C. Thomas, Dolgoy; 2, Mr W. Davies, Ty'rlan, Cross Hands; 3, Mr E. Evans, Tygwyn; r., Mrs M. Treharne, Shop, Porthyrhyd; he., Mr D. Thomas, Llwyntew. Yearling gelding or filly: 1, Mr W. Thomas, Medelfyw 2, Mr E. Evans, Tygwyn; 3, Mr A. Thomas, Glanyrynis; r., Mr A. Walters, Pantgwyn, Pontantwn. Two-year-old gelding or filly: 1, Mr Davies, Castell Howel; 2, Mrs Griffiths, London House; 3, Mr W. R. C. Thomas, Dolgoy; r., Mr J. Griffiths, Cadwganfach. Mare or gelding, any age, to be ridden 1, Mr W. R. C. Thomas; 2, Messrs Young, Cross Hands; 3, Mr W. Davies, Ty'rlan; vhc., Mr W. Davies, Cilveithyuchaf, Llandefeilog; Mr E. Evans, Tygwyn. PONIES (13t hands and under. Open). Brood mare, with foal at foot: 1, Mrs M. Treharne, Shop, Parthyrhyd 2, Mr Jenkins, Plasbach; r., Mrs Griffiths, London House, Kidwelly. Suckling colt or filly: 1, Mrs Treharne, Shop; 2, Mr Jenkns, Plasbach! 3, Mr H. Samways, Maesybont, Llandebie; r., Mr J. Jones, Felinfach, Llanddarog. Yearling, gelding or filly: 1, Mr W. Walters Berllan, Llanarthney; r., Mr A. Walters, Pantgwynne, Pontantiri. Two-year-old gelding or filly: 1, Mr W. Morgans, Mansel Arms; 2, Mr W. Jones, Bod yn s, Cross Hands; r., Mr D. Walters, Bankvreos. Mare or gelding, any age, to be ridden 1, Mr Edwin Jones, tailor, Tumble; 2, Mr T. J. Workman, Porthyrhyd; 3, Mr T. Evans, Greenfield, Kidwelly; r., Mr O. Harries, Gareg. COLLIERY HORSES (OPEN). Mare or gelding, not over 15 hands, suit- able for underground purposes (not under 3 years old): 1, Mr E. Evans, Cilagwyn Farm; 2, Mr B. Roberts, Talfanfach, Pontardulais; 3, Mr A. Thomas, Glanyrynis; he., Mr W. Davies, Cilveithyuchaf. TURN-OUTS. Turn-out (open): 1, Mrs R. D. Evans, Dale House, Llandilo; 2, Mr W. R. C. Thomas; 3, Mr T. Evans, Greenfield; r., Mr T. Seymour; he., Mr A. Thomas, Glanyrynis. Turn-out. Open to tenant farmers: 1, Mr W. R. C. Thomas; 2, Mr Davies, Castell Howell; 3, Mr W. Morgans, Mansel Arms; r., Mr T. Evans, Grenfield. Pony turn-out, 131hands and under: 1, Mr T. J. Workman, Porthyrhyd; 2, Mr Edwin Jones, Tumble; 3, Mr W. Morgans, Mansel Arms; r., Mr T. Evans, Greenfield. Tradesmen's turn-outs: 1, Messrs Young, Cross Hands; 2, Mr Edwin Jones, Tumble; 3, Mr T. Matthias, Pontardulais; r., Mr W. Greville, Cross Hands. RACING. Open trotting race, about 1 mile: 1, Mr J. H. Jones, Maesymynws; 2, Mr D. Griffiths, Brynamman. Open galloping race, about 2 miles: 1, and 2, Mr P. Lewis, Pantglas, Mydrim; 3, Mr J. H. Thomas, Green Hill, Laugharne. Galloping race for ponies 13t hands and under: 2nd, Mr J. H. Thomas, Great Hill, Laugharne; 3, Mr W. Williams, Garnant. JUMPING. Jumping, open to ponies 13t hands and under: 1, Mr D. Jones, Ty'eithyn. SHEEP. Ram 1, Mr T. Williams, Castelldu 2, Mr E. Evans, Cilagwyn; r., The Pontyberem Colliery Co. Pen of three ewes 1, and 2, Mr E. Evans, Cilagwyn r., Pontyberem Colliery Co. Pen of three ewe lambs: 1, and r., Mr E. Evans, Cilagwyn; 2, Mr H. W. Thomas, Ben- allt Farm. PIGS. Sow, any breed or age: 1, Mr J. Matthias, Pontardulais; 2, and r., Mr A. Thomas, Glan- yrynis. DOGS. Collie or sheep dog or bitch 1, Mr T. J. Jeffreys, Halfway, Llanelly; 2, Mr D. T. Davies, Supply Stores; 3, Mr J. Minor Jones, Llanelly; r., Mr Griff Jenkins, Cross Hands Inn; vhc., Mr D. Roblin, Red Lion, Llan- non; Mr E. Evans, Tygwyn he, Mr W. Jones Brynteg; c., Mr Evans, Tygwyn. Greyhound, dog or bitch: 1, Mr E. Williams Newcott, Llannon 2, Mr J. Anthony, Mud- luscwm, Kidwelly 3, Mr J. Thomas, Tyisaf, Pontyeates. Spaniel, dog or bitch: 1, Mr J. Lewis, Farmer's Arms; 2, Mr W. E. Lloyd, Colwyn Bay; r., Mr W. Lewis, Bryngwendraeth; vhc., Mr J. Bowen, Kidwelly; he., Mr T. Gravell, Tynewydd, Mynyddvgareg; c., Mr A. C. Lewis, M.R.C.V.S., Pontyberem. Any other breed, dog or bitch f 1, Mr D. Jenkins, Rose Cottage, Pontyates 2, Mr T. Henry Davies, Golden Grove Station 3, Mr G. Morgans, Furnace terrace; r., Mr E. Jones chemist, Llanelly vhc., Mr J. Griffiths, Llwyn yreos; Mr D. D. Harries, Pontardulais; he., Mr Tom Williams, Garden Cottage, Kidwelly. POULTRY. Indian Game cock, any age: 1) Mr W. James, Lletty, Pontyberem; 2, Mr T. Mor- gans, Tycoch, Kidwelly; 3, Mr W. Stone, Pantybrodyr; r., Mr D. Sparry, Trimsaran; vhc., Mr T. Evans, Greenfield; he., Mr D. Davies, Brick Houses, Trimsaran. Indian Game hen, any age: 1, Mr T. Emmanuel, Troedyrhiw, Five Roads; 2, Mr J. Harries, Llanddarog; 3, Mr T. Morgans, Tycoch, Kidwelly; vhc., Mr T. Evans, Green- field; he., Mr J. Treharne, Pentremawr. Any other Game Cock, any age 1, Mr W. Edwards, Llanelly; 2, Mr D. Jenkins, Rose Cottage, Pontyeates 3, Mr M. Jones, Lletty- haleth; vhc., Mr J. Griffiths, Llwynyreos; Mr T. Davies, Dimpath Hotel; Mr W. Saun- ders, Pleasant View, Felinfoel. Any other Game Hen, any age: 1, Mr T. Edwards, Tainewydd, Five Roads; 2, Mr M. Jones, Llettyhaleth; 3, Mr W. Saunders, Pleasant View; r,, Mr T. Davies, Dimpath Hotel. Plymouth Rock cock: 1, and r., Messrs Harries Bros., White Mill; 2, Mr T. Walters, Ferry Road, Kidwelly; 3, Mr D. Eva^is, Tany- graig, Pontyberem; vhc., Mr T. Morgans, Tycoch, Kidwelly; he., Mr T. Treharne, Gwendraeth Arms; Mr E. Evans, Tygwyn Mr W. Hinds Tyllwyd, Abergwili. Plymouth Rock hen: 1, and r., Mr T. Walters, Kidwelly; 2, and 3, Messrs Harries, White Mill; he., Mr D. Davies, Danygraig; Mr J. H. Rees Woodland Poultry Yard. Minorca cock: 1, Messrs Davies and Wil- kins, Kidwelly; 2, Mr D. V. Jones, Henblas, Crwbin; r., Mr W. J. Rees, Kidwelly. Minorca hen: 1, and 2, Messrs Davies and Wilkins 3, Mr D. V. Jones, Henblas r., Miss M. A. Meredith, Cwmllethryd vhc., Mr J. Rees, Trallwn; he., Mr T. Jenkins, Pont- yeates Mr T. Davies, Dimpath Hotel. Leghorn cock: 1, Mr D. T. Davies, Tycroes House, Pontyberem 2, Mr W. Rees, Ponty- berem; r., Mr J. Morgans, Kidwelly; vhc., Mr D. J. Thomas, Preswylfa. Leghorn hen; 1, Mr D. T. Davies, Tycroes House; 2, Mr W. Rees, Pontyberem; r., Mr George Roberts, Globe. Wyandotte cock: 1, Messrs Harries, White Mill; 2, and r., Mr W. Rees, Pontyberem; 3, and h.c., Mr Daniel Morris, Capel Bach.
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Llandilo Urban District Council.
Llandilo Urban District Council. The monthly meeting of this council was held on Tuesday evening when there were present: Mr W. Griffiths (chairman) Mr T. H. Powell (vice-chairman), and Messrs E. A. Roberts, T. C. Thomas, Rees Griffiths, J. Y. Davies, John Davies, Hugh Hopkin, D. Jones D. Stevens, Charles Jenkins, J. H. Hughes, Evan Jones, W. R. Jones, and W. Jones; the Clerk (Mr H. Shipley Lewis); deputy-Clerk (Mr D. J. Morris); Medical Officer (Dr Rees); Surveyor (Mr D. Jenkins); and Mr J. C. Howell, consulting engineer. There were also a considerable number of townsmen pre- sent. THE OLD RESERVOIR. A question being asked with reference to a visit of the members to the old reservoir, the Clerk said he had no report, but he had no doubt the four membeis who went had.—Mr Stephens: Only three turned up, and it is ridiculous to ask for a report when the whole Council was asked to turn up. Therefore I refuse to give a report. APPOINTMENT OF MEDICAL OFFICER AND INSPECTOR OF NUISANCE. Since the last meeting it had become known that there would be opposition to the re-elec- tion of both the Sanitary Inspector and the Medical Officer of Health, and probably there has never been such canvassing in the town both by the rival candidates and their friends, as over these appointments. Every influence direct or indirect, that could be brought to bear upon the members of the Council to vote for particular candidates, has been fully exer- cised, but one or two votes were doubtful quantities up to the time of voting." That there was a considerable body of the public present who pinned their faith by Dr Rees was quite manifest. According to the agenda the appointment of Inspector of Nuisances came first.—The Clerk said that the post had been advertised in the "Carmar- then Weekly Reporter," and that he had had several applications.—Chairman Better read them on 't.-Clerk: Which appointment will you take first.—Chairman: Which appoint- ment wi-i you take first.—Chairman That down on the agenda.—Mr W. R. Jones How did that come to be down first on the agenda. I thought the Medical Officer always came first.—The Clerk said that they were not bound to go by the agenda, as they had no standing orders.—The Chairman said they would take the appointments as they were on the agenda, if no one objected.—Mr D. Jen- kins, the present Inspector of Nuisances, wrote that he was an applicant fpr re-appoint- ment, and that lie had served the Council for thirteen years. Mr A. S. Williams, architect was another applicant. If they did him the honour of appointing him, he would do all in his power to merit the confidence placed in him. Mr D. B. Thomas, Latimer road, was another applicant. He was a certified sani- tary inspector and held the diploma of the Sanitary Institute. He too would do his best to serve the Council faithfully if elected — Mr Powell: I beg to propose Mr A. Williams, a gentleman who has lived amongst us now for some years, and who is getting together a little practice which gives him an interest in the town, and I have no reason to believe that he will not be able to perform the duties re- quired to our entire satisfaction. I propose Mr Williams in many respects with a con- siderable amount of regret at the prospect of losing an old servant, who has been with us for 13 years. (A member, sotto voce: An unlucky number). I have unfortunately had occasion to cross swords with Mr Jenkins here, and in my opinion I think Mr Jenkins has too large a private practice to devote the necessary time to the duties of this office. Personally I have no ill-feeling towards him. I think Mr Jenkins gives mo credit for that, u il i ^"ere^°.1'e it is better a younger man should be appointed. Mr Williams is fairly well known to us, and I think on the whole, without casting any slight on Mr Jenkins or wishing to be disrespectful, I think it will meet with the general approval of the public if Mr Williams is appointed.-Alr Hugh Hopkin: I beg to second.-Mr W. Jones: I beg to propose we re-appoint. Possibly Mr Jenkins is not faultless, but on the whole he gives general satisfaction, and it gives me gl A?t Pleasure to propose we re-appoint him. —Mr Charles Jenkins: I beg to second him As an old officer he is not faultless, and pro- bably we shall not have a faultless officer. I crossed swords with him when out of the Council, but I am quito prepared to give him ing, but it has not affected me in any way. a chance again. Personally I have nothing against any other person. They are practi- cally unknown to me. I know Mr Jenkins's faults and merits, and have great pleasure in seconding and I trust we shall give him another chance again in the futtire.-Chair- man: Anyone, propose Mr Thomas?-No an- swer-The Chairman then asked each mem- ber to state who he was voting for, but Mr t u' i they should do it by show of hands. This was done with the result that eignt voted for Mr Williams and seven for Mr Jenkins.-The Clerk asked if they wished to irn r recorded in the minutes?- Pr°P°sed they should have them, lhe voting was as follows: For Mr Jenkins, R. Griffiths, J. Young Davies, John Davies, C. Jenkins, W. R. Jones, W. Jones, and the Chairman. For Mr Williams, T. H. Powell, E. A. Roberts, T. C. Thomas, Hugh Hopkin, D. Jones, D. Stephens, J. H. Hughes elected^11 eS-Mr Williams was declared The appointment of Medical Officer was then proceded with. Dr Rees applied for re- appointment, whilst Dr D. Phillips was also an applicant—Mr W. R. Jones: I rise to pro- pose a name to this meeting of a gentleman well known here, and a gentleman that has he^s IviilT0 "Y Pla°e J'"dSinS hy the house he is b,ulding here, a gentleman of capacity I ^Tof Tfell Jertain'^at11^ faction.^The^name Of Dr Phillip, to bo mediL oSoT'oVLiut for the ensmng yoar. I have nothing .gS M' Ref I assure yon, and I have great sym* patby for the feelings of those 011 the other Side, feelings for the widow of the late Dr Lloyd. But, gentlemen, we are here to do our duty our duty to the ratepayers, and this s a public appointment, and 1 don't think it famdv T "i°ePuaii! .aPPolntment in the same ramily J (lon t believe in this hereditarv principle in any walk of life. It is right we should appoint someone likely to stop here I therefore propose Dr Phillips for the next 12 months-Mr D, Jones: I beg to second M? Jones s proposition.-Mr T. H. Powell: Mr Chairman and gentlemen, I have great plea- sure m proposing the re-election of Dr Rees and practically for the same reasons as I had To mvP?lngi i16 re-el,ection of Mr Jenkins. of thY gei'ifnd 1 have atfcended most ot the meetings, I have never heard one word of complaint against Dr Rees (applause from Whlch th0 Chairman made no attempt to suppress). I have never heard a single member of this boaxtl or of the public find fault with the way he has carried ofit his duties, and for the life of me, it passes mv comprehension why we should dismiss him^ toi that is what we are doing. I do not- wish to hurt Dr Phillips. I have not a word to sav pfn'f P,hlI1jps> but for the life of me I can t understand, and I want, and I did ex- pect to hear some reasons why we should dis- miss him. I proposed Mr Williams and I gave my leasons for dismissing Mr Jenkins, but I have not heard a single argument why we should aumuM Dl. Bees Tk same « stances are present to-day, as when he was first appointed. There is no change in circum- stances to warrant a change. No fault found and therefore no reason whv we shnnlrl ri;*™ an old servant. He has performed his duties admittedly t our satisfaction. It is mon- strous to dismiss him if he has admittedly given us satisfaction. I don't wish to touch on the sentimental part of the appointment, when it was first made, or anything of a family nature. I merely point out he is our medical officer to-day and still it is suggested we should dismiss him.—Mr E. A. Roberts: I have great pleasure in seconding Mr Powell and it would be useless making a speech after the flowery terms in which Mr Powell has spoken of Dr Rees. I have great pleasure in seconding u.m.-The Chairman was about to puc it to a vote, when Mr W. R. Jones said: Perhaps another gentleman would like to say a word—Mr J. Young Davies said he would. He had heard Dr Rees was leaving the town and he was asked at the last meeting if he was, and he gave no answer. Canvassing for Mr Jenkins and Mr Rees, he had had more people in his house the last few weeks than lie had for 12 months. But it all went in through one ear and out through the other, and he Had never changed his mind. With regard to Mr Powell, he should like to ask why he knocked Mr Jenkins out but objected to knocking Dr Rees out? Dy a slip of tlv tongue, the speaker referred to Mr Jenkins as a nuisance, and caused a good deal of laughter. The Council itself had made many blunders. He had every respect or Dr Rees and Dr Phillips. (He then referred to certain matters, but was greeted with unre- strained shouts from the gallery—shouts that the chairman said should never tie tolerated). —Mr Powell said he had never brought that view of the matter forward.—Mr T. C. Thomas The only person in this room who did so is the proposer of Dr Phillips (More cheering from the gallery).—Mr Powell: With your permission I should like to ask Dr Rees whether he is going to stay ?—Dr Rees replied Yes, for 1. months.—Mr J. Young Davies: Why not say so the other night.—On a vote there were seven for Dr Phillips and eight for Dr Rees. The result was greeted with exultant shouts and gesticulations by a portion of the audience. The names were then taken. For Dr Rees: Chairman, T. H. Powell, E. A. Roberts, T. C. Thomas, Rees Griffiths, Charles Jenkins, J. H. Hughes, and W. Jones. For Dr Phillips, J. ¥. Davies, John Davies, Hugh Hopkin, D. Jones, D. Stephens, Evan Jones, and W. R. Jones. Most of the audience now dispersed. THE ELECTRIC LIGHT. Tenders for carrying on the electric light of the town were received from Mr Bertram Thomas (whose present tender is about to expire), Mr A. Mayberry, Llanelly; and Mr Joseph Bowen, Llandrindod.—Mr Evan Jones said That is the young man who has been working at the electric light station. I hope we will give him a chance.—Mr W. Jones: I beg to propose we appoint a committee to look into the tenders.—Mr Evan Jones: I think it is about time to finish with the com- mittee for the electric light.—Mr Roberts seconded.-Mr C. Jenkins: I propose we get a special meeting of the Council to consider it.-Mr T. C. Thomas explained what he con- sidered would be the advantages of a com- mittee first drawing up a report for the Council.—Mr W. R. Jones: It would be sense- less to go on to-night without it.—Mr Hugh Hopkin Would it not be wise to get Mr Howells to assist the Council.—Mr T. C. Thomas If he came to the ultimate meeting it would be better.—Mr Howells tendered his opinion, and it was agreed to have a com- mittee and a special meeting the following Tuesday.—Mr Williams, Park Mills asked for a reduction of the charges for electric light- ing, as ~e consumed so much. The price was generally regulated according to the con- sumption. He also complained that the light was unsteady at times. Unless they could give him a reduction he would have to reduce the number of lights, was what Mr J. R. Evans, Bradford House stated, on making a like request.—Mr Powell said if they began to do that they would have no end of trouble. -Mr W. Jones: We should have applications every meeting—Mr T. C. Thomas complained that they were losing reserve as Mr Bertram Thomas had no metres for customers, who were waiting.—Mr Howells said he saw some at the Station that afternoon, which had evidently just come in.—Mr W. R. Jones said that in his own case they were losing revenue for the want of attention to a defect.—An application was made by Mr C. G. Phillips on behalf of the Parish Church Authorities for permission to get the light for the church.— This was considerably discussed owing to the distance the cable would have to be carried. -Mr W. Jones thought it was very un- reasonable of the church people to expect them to bear all the cost of taking the cable to the church.—Mr Powell proposed that the Council should go to half the cost.—Mr W. Jones seconded. It was very unreasonable of them to expect the Council to bear all the cost.—It was agreed on the suggestion of Mr Howells to insure the electric light station. SUNDRIES. Mr Stansbury, Ffairfach, wrote to complain of the serious injury his wife had sustained by falling over a defective trap door in the pave- ment in front of the shop of the late Mr Davies, the chemist.—The lease of the town store room had lapsed, Mrs llliams, Ferry- side, the owner wrote asking a rent of C27 a year. It was agreed to offer £20. Mr Thos. Thomas wrote again with regard to the open drain in his field and objected to what the Council proposed to do. He would write to the L.G.B. if his wishes were not carried out as he had been for years complaining, and was not again going to let the matter drop.—Mr Evan Jones said no Inspector in the world would condemn it, and he was not afraid to run the risk.—The Chairman: I think the drain must be kept clean—Mr Evan Jones protested against the remark.—Mr Powell rose to order.—Mr Evan Jones: What is he bothering like that.—Mr Powell: Order, order.—Mr Powell said that when at a pre- vious meeting he proposed the drain should be cleaned he could get no seconder. It was a serious danger to health. He washed his hands of all responsibility—Mr C. Jenkins: I move we adjourn the matter for a month. -Chairman: Will he allow you to do that.- Mr Evan Jones said lie would not allow them to have it cleaned.—Agreed to adjourn.—Mr Powell: I should like my protest to be en- tered in the minute book.—The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr Bertram Thomas to inform him that they would enforce the penal- ties unless the contract for the additional plant at the electric light station was com- pleted to tlme.-Dr Rees thanked the Coun- cil for re-electing him as their medical officer. -Mr T. C. Thomas gave notice of a resolu- tion with regard to dealing with the drain re- ferred to.-A large number of bills were or- dered to be paid.
Carmarthen County lolice Court.
Carmarthen County lolice Court. SATURDAY.—Before Mr C. W. Jones, Gwyn- fryn (in the chair); and Mr R. E. Jennings, Gellydeg. SUNDAY AT LLANSTEPHAN. Harold Lawrence, of Ferryside, was char- ged with being drunk and disorderly. P.C. Thomas Jones said that on Sunday, the 21st of August, he saw the defendant at 5.15 p.m., in the village of Llanstephan. He was very noisy, and came up to the policeman and said "I am drunk I want you to lock me up." Witness said that he would summon him, and defendant answered "Summon me, you devil." Later, he asked the witness to come aside to talk to him, and as witness would not come, he said "You are an old Irishman." Three previous convictions were put in, and the defendant was fined 10s and costs. THE MEDICINAL EFFECTS OF GIN. David John, senior, of Llanstephan was charged with drunkenness. Defendant: I was tight when Mr Jones saw me. I had been bad, and I had a drop of gin. Twelve previous convictions were put in, and the defendant said that he had been a teetotaller for twelve months. The Bench fined the defendant 5s and costs.
LLANDILO.
LLANDILO. CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS.-On Friday, Mr Davies, Pentrecwn Farm, met with a very nasty accident. He was in the cow shed and was seen by a farm servant patting the bull. Presently the servant heard a shout, and going to the shed found his master in an un- conscious condition on the ground. The bull had aparently knocked him down and trodden on his chest. So serious was his condition that he did not recover consciousness until the following day. He is now doing as well as could be expected, seeing lie has reached to a good age.On Sunday last whilst the milk cart from Down Farm was being taken back after the milk had been left at Llandilo station for despatch by mail, it was overtaken by a motor-car near Dulais bridge. Just as the car was about to pass the horse and cart, the horse suddenly swerved right across the roadway, with the result that the car sent horse andd cart and driver spinning, break- ing the horse's leg. Fortunately the occu- pants in both vehicles escaped with a good shaking. The animal had to be destroyed. --On Monday, whilst the servant man of Ffrwdydrain was driving an entire horse attached to a cart into town, it became restive just after passing the "White Hart." There were three females in the cart along with the driver. He failed to restrain the animal, which went off at a mad gallop. When approaching the top of the New road, the occupants jumped out, but one of the young persons was dragged along for some distance and was so injured as to need medical assist- ance. The animal's wild career was stopped n i ^cn> one tlto workmen at Mr Grillitns's stores, before it had gone right down the New road. lhe same afternoon a lady cycling down Llangathen hill seems to have last control of her machine, and had a very ugly fall, getting badly bruised about j the and cvt i~ brulrad '• • j i
Pontybercm Show.
Wyandotte hen 1, Messrs Davies and Wil- kins, Kidwelly; 2, Mr Lewis Lewis, Peny- bank 3, Mr Daniel Morris, Capel Bach 3 (extra) Messis Harries Bros., White Mill; vhc., Mr W. Thomas, Ysguborfawr; he., Mr J, Morgans, Kidwelly; Mr Howell John, Ty'r- bont, Llangendeirne. Orpington cock 1, Mr B. James, Bryn- eithyn, Pontyberem; 2, Mr D. Harries, Quarry Arms, Crwbin; 3, Mr W. Jenkins, LIanelly; r., Mr -uewis Lewis, Capel Hendre; r., Messrs Davies and Wilkins. Orpington, hen 1, Mr D. Harries, Quarry Arms; Messrs Davies and Wilkins; 3, Mi- Lewis Lewis, Capel Hendre; r., Mr Jenkins, Dolaufawr, Llanelly. Pair of bantams: 1, Mr D .Vaughan; 2, Mr J. Davies, Allt, Llangennech; r., Mr W. Richards Llangendeirne. Any breed or age cock: 1, Mr D. Vaughan, Cross Hands; 2, Mr D. Sparry, Trimsaran; 3, Mr D. T. Davies, Tycroes House; he., Mr W. Lews, grocer, Llanelly. CHICKEN CLASS. Any breed cockerel (open): 1, Messrs Harries Bros., White Mill; 2, and 3, Mr D. Vaughan, Cross Hands; r., Mr J. H. Rees, Pwll; vhc., Messrs Davies and Wilkins; Mr D. T Davies, Tycroes House; he., Miss M. A. Meredith. Any breed pullet (open) 1, Mr H. Morris, Pantawel, Penygroes; 2, Mr D. T. Davies, Tycroes; 3, Messrs Davies and Wilkins; r., Mr M. Jones, Llettyhaleth; vhe., Mr D. Vaughan, Cross Hands; Mr Tom Williams, Kidwelly; Messrs Harries Bros., White Mill; Mr W. Thomas, Ysguborfawr. Any breed cockerel (open to members): 1, Mr B. James, Pontyberem 2, Mr D. Davies, Tanygraig; r., Mr Dl. Morris, Pontyberem. Any breed pullet: 1, and 3, Mr Dl. Morris, Capel Bach; 2, and vhc., Mr Ben James, Pontyberem; he., Mr D. Davies, Tanygraig. TURKEYS. Any breed, or age cock: 1, Mr D. Morgans, Llancwm, Llangendeirne. Any breed or age hen: 2nd, Mr E. Evans, Tygwyn. GEESE. Any breed or age gander: 1, Mr D. Mor- gans, Llancwm; 2, Mr J. Lewis, Gwalyrhwch; r., Mr W. Hughes, Brynhir. Any breed or age goose: 2, Mr W. Hughes. 1, DUCKS. Any breed or age drake: 1, and 3, Messrs Harries Bros., White Mill; 2, Mr D. Vaughan Any breed or age duck: 1, and 2, Messrs Harries Bros., White Mill; he., Mr Lewis Lewis, Capel Hendre. CAGE BIRDS. Cage bird, any breed: 1, Mr Cyrus Thomas, Mynachlog terrace; 2, Mr W. Saunders, Plea- sant View. Best singer, any breed: 1, Mr W. J. Jones. HORTICULTURAL DEPARTMENT. VEGETABLES (OPEN). Basket of vegetables, 6 distinct varieties: 1, Lewis Thomas, Pontyberem. Potatoe", round variety, six tubers: 1, W. Evans, Village; 2, Henry Wright, Pembrey. Potatoes, kidney, 6; 1 and 2, T. Jenkins, Brisbane, Llangendeirne. Runner beans, 12 pods: 1, Henry Wright; 2, W. Lewis, Bryngwawr. Carrots, table 6: 1, Henry Wright. Cabbage, table, 2: 1, and 2, Ben James, Pontyberem. Onions, autumn sown, 6: 1, A. George, Llanelly 2, T. Morris, Kidwelly. Onions, sprin 6: 1, A. George, Llanelly; 2, T. Morris, Kidwelly. Parsnips, 4: 1, H. Wright. Turnips, garden, six: 1, and 2, Ben James, Pontyberem. Beetroot, 3: 1, W. Evans, Village; 2, A. George. Leeks, 6: 1, T. Morris, Kidwelly; 2, D. Davies, Tanygraig. Bunch of parsley: 1, T. James, Bryn Seion; 2, Ben James, Pontyberem. Peas, 12 pods: 1, J. Rees, Llaethdy; 2, W. Rees, Greenhill, Pontyberem. Beans, 12 pods: 1, T. James, Bryn Seion; 2, W. Lewis, Bryngwawr. Tomatoes, dish of not less than 6: 1, Hy. Wright; 2, A. George, Llanelly. Celery, 2 heads: 1, T. James, Bryn Seion; 2, H. Wright, Pembrey. Cucumbers 2: 1, W. Lewis, Bryngwawr; 2, T. Morris, Kidwelly. Vegetable marrow, 2: 1, T. Morris, Kid- welly 2, W. Evans, Village. Shallots, 12: 1, A. George; 2, T. Morris, Kidwelly. FLOWERS (OPEN). Bunch of garden flowers: 1, D. Jones, Fancy 2, T. Morris, Kidwelly. Bunch of wild flowers: 1, Glyn Ellis Beynon 2, Elfet Thomas; 3, S. J. Jenkins, Gwen- draeth row. Window plant: 1, and 2, Lewis Thomas; 3, Mary Aubrey, New Lodge. Apples, dessert, 5: 1, W. Rees, Greenhill, Pontyberem 2, W. Saunders, Pleasant View. Apples cooking, 5: 1, H. Wright; 2, T. Davies, Pwllelai. Pears, 5: 1, T. Morris, Kidwelly; 2, W. Saunders, Pleasant View. VEGETABLES Open to Cottagers and Tenant Farmers only, who have not the assistance of professional gardeners, within 4 mile of Pontyberem). Basket of vegetables, 6 varieties 1, Lewis Thomas, Pontyberem; 2, R. Robinson, Rail- way terrace, Tumble. Potatoes, round, 12: 1, T. John, Gwen- draeth row; 2, J. J. Williams, Railway- terrace 3, W. Evaiis, Village. Potatoes, kidney, 6: 1, Howell John, Llan- gendeirne 2, J. J. Williams; 3, R. Lay, Pantycelyn. Runner beans, 12 pods: 1, D. Jones, Gwen- draeth row; 2, J. Griffiths, Glen View; 3, G. Hughes, Pleasant View. Carrots, table, 6: 1, D. Davies, Tanygraig; 2, T. James, Bryn Seion. Cabbage, table, 2: 1, T. Jenkins, Brisbane 2, D. Jones, Fancy; 3, R. Robinson, Tumble. Onions, autumn, 6: 1, and 2, L. Thomas, Pontyberem; 3, P.S. Lewis, Tumble. Onions, spring, 6: 1, P.S. Lewis, Tumble; 2, L. Thomas, Pontyberem. Parsnips, 4: 2, Daniel Morris, Capel Bach; 3, R. Lay, Pontyberem. Turnips, garden, 6: 1, and 2, Ben James, Bryneithin; 3, T. James, Bryn Seion. Largest pumpkin: 1, Joseph Davies, Glan- berem 2, W. Evans, Village; 3, J. Williams, Brvnawel. Beetroot, 3: 1, Daniel Morris, Capel Bach; 2, R. Robisnon, Tumble; 3, R. Lay, Panty- celyn. Leeks, 6: 1, P.S. Lewis, Tumble; 2, T. James, Bryn Seion. Bunch of parsley 1, T. James, Bryn Seion 2 and 3, Ben James, Pontyberem. Peas, 12 pods: 1, J. Rees, Llaethdy; 2, R. Robinson, Tumble 3, T. James, Bryn Seion. Beans, 12 pods: 1, D. Richards, Castell- tobi; 2, T. James, Bryn Seion 3, Tom Lewis, Pontyberem. Tomatoes, 6: 1, L. Thomas; 2, R. Lay, Pantycelyn. Celery, 2:1, and 3, T. James, Bryn Seion; 2, L. Thomas. Cucumbers, 2: 1, J. Rees, Llaethdy; 2, W. Lewis, Bryngwawr. Vegetable marrow, 2: 1, P.S. Lewis, Tumble; 2, Ben James, Pontyberem; 3, D. Jones, Fancy. Shallots, 12: 1, No name; 2, D. J. Lewis, Bridewell; 3, W. Lewis, Bryngwawr. HONEY (OPEN). Two-pound (glass) jar of honey: 1, Mrs Harries, White Mill; 2, D. B. Samways, Maesybont; 3, E. Owens, Pontyberem. BREAD (OPEN). Loaf of bread (white, and home-baked): 1, Mrs Griffiths, Glen View; 2 and vhc., Mrs Thomas, Mynachlog terrace; 3, Mrs Ruth Hughes, uarnant; r., Miss Ann Davies, Dyffryn. DAIRY PRODUCE. Basket of not less than 3lbs fresh butter in plain rolls: 1, T. Williams, Gilfach, Llan- ddarog; 2, Mr D. Thomas, Garnbwll; r., Miss Thomas Jones, Capel Ifan; hc., Miss Stephens Myrtle Hill, Maesybont. Couple of dead and trussed poultry: 1, D. Thomas, Garnbwll; 2, Mrs Mary Morris, Capel Bach; 3, Mr D. Owens, Penderi. SPECIAL PRIZES. £ 3 3s, given by Sir A. C. Stepney, for best shorthorn bull, property of a tenant farmer: 1, Dl. Beynon, Ynyshafren; r., Mr Davies, Capel Dewi. Silver cruet, £ 1 Is, given by Messrs Joseph Ashworth and Sons, Ltd., for beast fed on their cakes and meals: 1, Sir A. C. Stepney. Silver teapot, £1 Is, by Mr W. H. Thomas, merchant, Llanelly, for beast fed on "Pala- tine" cakes and meals: 1, J. Thomas, Neuad- du; r., J. Hughes, Marchoglwynucha. Silver cup, £2 2s, given by Mr E. Evans, Tygwyn Stud Farm, for best suckling got by either of his horses 1, Mr T. Williams, Lime- stone Hill; r., Mr O. Harries, Gareg. £1 10s, value, given by Messrs T. Seymour and A. C. Lewis, M.R.C.S., Pontyberem, for best hackney: 1, Mrs R. D. Evans, Dale House, Llandilo; r., Mr E. Evans, Tygwyn. Handsome volume, 18s, given by Sir Geo. Newnes, for best cob: 1, 1. Daniel, Danybank, Llandefeilog; r., Mr W. Thomas, Medelfyw. Extra Duties for Teachers in Carmarthenshire. The following circular has been sent to the teachers of all Council schools in Carmarthen- shire :— 1. Head teachers should endeavour to ob- tain regularity of attendance by personal in- fluence, by instilling a spirit of emulation into the children, and by any other practicable means. They should leave all reference to compulsion and penalties to the officers whose duty it is to enforce attendance. 2. Children should, on no account, be sent during School hours to inquire after those who are absent, nor should children be at any time sent to houses in which there is the smallest reason to suspect the presense of any infectious -.sense. The visits of the school attendance officer should be entered in the log-book. 4. The headteacher will be required to fill up the following forms:- (a) Form 1 (E. A T.) by which the attention of parents is called to the absence of their children from school. This form is intended mainly for the information of parents, and not as a-formal warning. (b) On Form 2 (E. A. T.) a weekly summary of attendance throughout the School is to be made to the Clerk to the Education Com- mittee. s should be posted on Friday night so as to reach the Education Office early on Saturday morning. (c) Form (E. A. T.). On L s form a weekly return of irregular children must be sent in triplicate to the attendance officer of the dis- trict by Friday night's post. A space is pro- vided in which the headteacher may make observations. One of the three copies will be returned to him when the attendance offi- cer has roaue his visits. When a child's name is removed from the roll write "Off Rolls" across the attendance space. If a child is absent through sickness, insert the letter "S." in the attendance space; if through the existence of infectious disease, either per- sonal, or in the house, insert the letter "I." The following signs will be used by attend- ance officers in abbreviation of reports: A., Away from home (with particulars, if possi- ble). F., Fined. I., Infectious disease (with particulars). P., To be prosecuted, it., Re- moved. T., Truant. W., warned. X., Take off rolls. Z., Illegally employed. (d). On Form 4 (E. A. T.) a monthly re- port is to be made in duplicate for each department of a school. One copy must be sent to the Clerk of the Education Committee and the other to the Clerk to the Managers of the School." It is well to realise the extra duties which are thus cast on the teachers. One may pass over the action of the Education Committee which instructs teachers to wheedle the pupils into school, and attendance officers to bully them in, but adopts the principle of not let- ting its right hand know what its left hand doth. But the clerical labour involved in obeying these directions is immense. Form 1 E.A.T. is a small matter, but it will require some little labour to send the notice out in all deserving cases. Form 2 E.A.T. is to be sent weekly to the Clerk. Form 3 E.A.T. must be made weekly (three copies); and two copies of Form 4 E.A.T. must be made monthly. All the forms are rather elaborate. Some time ago it was discovered that there was so much attention devoted to keeping the ships in the navy spick and span that everybody forgot that the men could not get practice to shoot with the guns. Similarly it seems likely that the teachers in Carmarthen- shire will be so busy getting the children into school that they will have no time to teach them when they come. Nature Study. WEST WALES ASSOCIATION. At a meeting of the students of the hoiticultural class for schoolmasters, held daring August at the UniYersity College of Wales, Aberystwyth, it was unanimously decided that a nature study aesocia- tion for the counties of Carmarthen, Cardiganshire, and Pembroke, be formed, the objects of the Association being (1) to promote interchange of ideas on nature study, and (2) interchange of specimens between the members. A small committee, comprising Miss Walker (Milford Haven), Miss Richards (Saron, Llandebie), Mr Pickard (Aberystwyth), Mr R. J. Edmunds (Llanelly), Mr Davies (Lampeter Velfrey), and Mr Jones (Mountain, Kidwelly), was formed, with Mr W. J. Lewis (Pentrepoth Council School, Carmarthen), as hon, aeo, pro. tern, and convener. As the Carmarthen County Association intend holding a meeting at Carmarthen shortly, when a prominent member of tl.e N.U.T. executive will address the teachers, it was decided to ho:d the first meeting als) on thett date,