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POfJTABDAWE COUNCIL I Nuisance at Ystalyfera -G. C G. Water Supply- Gambling with the Health of 8,r>00 People Parish Council Wants More Pigs —Watermen Want More Wages. Pontardawe Council met on Thurs- day, Mr John M. Davies, J.P., pre- siding. Others present were the Rev. Evan Davies, Messrs. J. G. Harries, Hv. Thomas, D. T. Jones, Jos. Thomas, David Jenkins, David, Lewis. I Wm. Griffiths, Wm. Davies (Bryn- 1 jam man); J. D. Rees, T. Alex. Evans, Wade Evans, D. J. Williams, H. J. Powell. H. Gibbon, Richard Thomas, John Thomas, L. W. Francis, Mor- gan Davies, Lewis Davies, Johni Mor- gan (surveyor) Wyndham Lewis -(clerk), M. L. Davies (deputy clerk), aM A. E. Edmunds (inspector). COLBREN ROAD AGAIN. Arising out of the minutes the Clerk I read letters dealing with Colbren rd., Gwauncaegurwen. The first was from I the Rev. John Williams, vicar of Col- bren, who wrote that he was greatly surprised to learn that things were in the state described at a recent meet- ing, as he understood from his sur- veyor that all had. been satisfactorily "Completed in regard to Colbren road. The Surveyor had now' joined the Army and he was afraid that nothing further could be done. It was plain, 'however, that by Mr Hargreaves deny- img the liability of the Cwmgor s e>»Col- liery Company to fix up gates, he was ignorant of the provisions of the agree- ment made between them and him (the Writer). A letter was also read from Mr D. Ivor Evans, the surveyor, to the effect that the crossing should be completed by the Cwmgorse Colliery Company, who were under covenant to the vicar to carry out the crossing and gates. He had taken the matter up with Mr Cleeves, secretary of the Company, and the latter stated that the Company was quit-e prepared to carry out the work. He suggested that Mr John Morgan (engineer), should submit. a plan showing the Council's require- ments to the Cwmgorse Colliery Com- pany. and then the work would be carried out forthwith. Mr Wm. Griffiths thought this matter should not be left to one in- dividual. He thought that the Coun- cil should discuss the matter thorough- ly first of all. The Rev. Evan Davies suggested that the matter be left to the vicar of -Col- bren, and the engineer. Mr David Lewis suggested that the local members on the Roads and Bridges Committee should accompany the two mentioned in addition to the ■Clerk. This was agreed to. YSTALYFERA NUISANCE. I Mr J. E. Woodman, Ystalyfera, wrote oomplaining of the disgraoeful nuisance which came from the houses on the main road. down over the ground of the Pwllbach Colliery Co. to the road leading to his house. Un- less something was done he proposed to take steps to have the nuisance stopped. He also complained of the state of the road which he stated was almost impassable. It was decided that the engineer should meet the local members in order to trv a.nd get the local ix>ntractors to devote their attention to the drain- age at this bpot. A COLLAPSE. I The ?n?iueer (Mr John Morgan) re- Tcrt?d that the storm wat?j- sewer croa?n? A'ity?r?p ro?)?. and the ?nf? A?M? .rd(m o? ?ithMt ,d haJ collapsed in the back area of a house belonging to Mrs Lewis. He sugges- ted that the CounCcil should carry out the repairs. This was agreed to. NEW HOUSES ERECTED. I Mr J. G. Harries presented the re- port of the P'ans Committee, together with a schedule- uf tlie plans submitted for approval during the six months ending December 31st, 1915. The plans submitted were 58. approved, 124; additions approved, 16, other buildings approved 15, plans deferred 4, deferred plans approved, 3; plans rejected 2. The number of notices served for breaches of byelaws and complied with before reporting to the Council were 60 breaches of byelaws, 6, verbal notices of infringements given site and complied with. 178; num- f drains inspected, 216. The new buildings erected during the half year were, Pontardawe, 17 houses, additions 6, total 23; Gwauncaegurwen 11 houses, 3 other bulidings, total 14; Ystalyfera, houses nil, additions 3, other buildings, 2, total 5; Clydaoh, 21 houses; 4 additions, 2 other build- ings, total 27. The whole total of houses erect-ed was 49. GWAUNCAEGURWEN WATER. The next question for discussion was in regard to further boring for water on the Black Mountain. The Clerk read the recommendation made at the previous meeting, and which appeared in the "Llnis." Mr Wm. Davies moved that t1, re- port. be adopted and the Rev. Evan Davies seconded. Mr L. W. Francis moved an amend- ment that the matter be deferred, as, he contended, that there was no im- mediate hurry for the work. He understood that since the new mains had been laid down some time ago, the water supply had improved great- ly. Mr H. J. Powell seconded, for the sake of discussion. Mr David Lewis referred to the suffering which had existed in the Gwauncaegurwen district for years past in regard to water. Now it ap- peared to him that they were up against Mr Francis and Co. (laughter). He (Mr Lewis) would sav that unless this scheme was carried out there would be a ratepayers' meeting, and a local inquiry, the same as the shop as- sistants' inquiry, where it was said that they wanted everything in Pont- ardawe. (Laughter). Mr Wm. Davies said he was of opinion that Mr Francis had been mis- led in regard to the supply at Gwaun- caegurwen. The Rev. Evan Davies said he was of the opinion that they were gambling with the health of 8,000 people. Were they aware that the works at Cwm- nanthopkin were being dismantled, and were they aware that they took water last summer from Cwmnantbopkin. In his opinion they were prejudicing the health of the people by so doing as the water was not fit for a cat to drink. Mr H. J. Powell asked what would be the approximate cost of taking the water, if successful, to Gwauncaegur- wen. The engineer said the cost would be P'1" 'small aa they only had about a hundred yards to connect with the mains. Messrs. Morgan Davies, Richard Thomas, J. G. Harries, and others took part in the discussion. Tlitj report was subsequently adopted. REARING OF PIGS. Air Alexander, clerk to the Llan- guicke Parish Council, wrote t-o the effect that his Council had recently received from the Board of Agricul- ture certain pamphlets advocating the rearing of pigs, etc., within the parish, and dealing generally with agricultural matters. The Council, however, found that in view of the byelaws of the District Council, such a proposal was practic- ally impossible, and wth a view to en- courage the suggestions of the Board of Agriculture, he was directed to ask the District Council whether they would grant such concessions in their byelaws as would enable cottagers to avail themselves of the opportunity, and yet respect the laws of sanitation. LAMPS WANTED. Another letter was read from the Llanguicke Council asking the Coun- cil to consider the advisabality of placing a lamp on the crossing of Col- bren road, Gwauncaegurwen, and at Owen's Lane, Godre'rgraig. WATERMAN WANT INCREASES. Mr Wyndham Lewis (clerk) read ap- plicative for increases in salary from Mr Tom Williams, waterman, Gwaun- caegurwen Mr John W. Jones, water- man, Ystalyfera; and Mr Llewellyn Jones. waterman, Clydach. The ap- plicants based their reasons on account chiefly of the increased cost of living.

W. A. WILLIAMS, Phrenologist, can be consulted daily at the Victoria Arcade (near the Market), Swansea

| OTHER THAN COLLIERS." YSTRADGYNLAIS COUNCILLOR AND A DERBY REQUEST. At the meeting of the Brecon County Council, the Chairman intimated that he had received a telegram from Lord Derby asking him to use all his influence in in- ducing eligible men to attest, under the group system. In reply to Mr. T. J. Boucher, the chairman said all "starred" men should attest. Hon. R. C. Devereux said they had already had a complete canvass of the county with a view of getting young men to attest. The County Parliamentary Re- cruiting Committee war of opinion that it would be impossible to embark upon a large recruiting campaign. At the same time they hoped everyone would bring all the influence to bear that they could, so that those who were reluctant might have the interests of the country put to them, and might be induced to join sufficiently soon to give their services before the Military Service Act came into opera- tion. He had had a similar telegram from Lord Derby, and all they could do now was to make this appeal sufficiently public so that county councillors and others might induce young men to attest and thus accelerate their enlistment be- fore compulsion. Mr. T. Prosser Jones (Ystradgynlais) What is the position of miners'! Mr. Gwilym Jones There is a special court dealing with colli-exs-they don't come before us at all. Mr. T. Prosser Jones Does this recom- mendation apply to them? The Chairman I should think not. Hon. R. C. Devereux As quite as ) many colliers have enlisted now as can be spared, the idea is to get those other than colliers to come in. '< "?? -??-

THIRD CLASS FOR L.C.C. OFFICIALS. London Education Committee de- cided that its officials skould ride third class instead of ifrst-class.

,A.)+.n.I'0.+.C\ @ .(.C'   Th L Y." t om os Lowi (Co. t ell —————? ?   LAST DAY@ <♦ x g OF THE o G R E A T BARGAIN SALS | ¡ GA A. f (fj i! i" j '1 (8 ? RSkMS??..?'. ? ,lei A 0 I a ? Unusual Reductions have been o + C) l. C t. T kt made in Costumes, Jackets, | Q t Paletots, Skirts, etc. ? ? y ? ———— Q ? ♦♦♦ + a Ladies' Navy Coating Costumes. Smart Goods with Silk Collars, 16/11, 21/ 28/11 To Clear. i ————— e Ladies' Tweed Costumes, Grand Variety in Dark and Medium Shades, to clear at S 8/ !0/H, !2/H, !4/ti, 18/11, » ut ❖  CM Ladies' and Maids' Nap, Curl Cloth and Heavy Tweed Paletots from 8/11. ♦> S ? ? $ 40 dozen Black, Navy and Tweed Dress Skirts, full .?0 garments reduced to 2/11-1, 3jl1t, 4/11, 6/11. 9 0 ❖ <* Special Value in Navy and Black Maternity Skirts, Q1 3/11, 4/11, 6/11, 8/11. ❖ ? 0 ❖ ? ? An abundance of Blouses in Silk, Ninon, Crepe-de- ? Chine, Delaine, Prints, reduced to !/0? up. ? —'— 0 V • A ❖ Bargains in Underclothing, Hosiery, Corsets, Gloves, ^J Ribbons, Collars. Laces. Œ; ♦ 0 ? Considering the great advance in prices, and scarcity @ 5 of supplies, we venture to say that our assortment and S 0 value CANNOT BE BEATEN. A ❖ V > 0 | All trimmed and Untrimmed Hats, Wings, Feathers, Flowers, Ornaments, to be t. 0 0 t cleared at Great Reductions. ❖ ? —————— y ♦> J Bargains in Household Drapery, 400 pairs of Un- ¿. bleached Twill Sheets, quite pure, g S 2 3/111,4/111. 5 t t; Big stock of White Twill Sheets, hemmed ready for ? use, 3/Ili 4/11, 6/11, 8/11. g 0* ? Special Value in Flannelette, Stripes, White and iJ ? Pink, from 2?d. J + J ) L  | I ? A Huge Stock of Blankets, Quilts, t Counterpanes, Lace Curtains, all at Bargain Prices. 0 —— ¡y — —————————————————————————— 0 ii OXFORD STREET, SWANSEA. !? I ?

:.q.:?"'I'OS "'F" -n) qrT,fllTO" I' 1-1 7- QUESTION. WAR COMMITTEE'S RECOMMEN- DATION. I I With a view to economy in county ex- penditure, the War Savings Commtke, appointed by the Breconshire County Council, submitted their report and re- commendations at the last meeting of the Council. The committee were of opinion that for the ensuing financial year reductions in expenditure may be efiected in the police force, in connection with main Toads, ee- | tablishnunt charges, etc. The postpone- ment of the County Council election will mean a saving of -S700. | Mr. David. Powell (chairman of the committee) said he did. not think the rate would be reduced for next year by the reductions they were now making. The automatic increases in salaries, war bonuses, and such expenses would in- crease the cost of the county. They were not to look for any Road Board grants next year. Last year they got j5960 from this source for the maintenance of the main roads-not necessarily for tar-spray- ing, but for improved surfacing. Although they were losing this to the county, they must look upon it from a much broader basis than from the county's standpoint. j Respecting the Gurnos Ward I Mr. Powell said the procedure necessary to carry out the proposal would be at- tended with a good deal of expense, and Yrtradgynlais was now very well looked after by its present representatives. (Hear, hear, and laughter.) He appealed to them to allow this to stand over, at all events, until next year. Mr T. Prosser Jones, Ystradgynlais, said that the Gurnos Ward had no re- presentative, and it was included in the Western Ward of Ystradgynlais, which was by far the largest ward in the county, having about 1;000 elec- I tors. He had been trying to get this matter through for years, for it was the ardent desire of the people of the district to have a re presentative of their own. The increase in the popu- lation of Ystradsrvnlais had been main, ly in this particular area. The neces- sity of the ratepayers should not be overlooked when they were discussing economy. He hoped this additional representation would be brought about at the earliest opportunity. The Chairman agreed, but. under the circumstances said they must see the necessity for postponing the matter for a time. Ystradgynlais had a new alderman to-day. Mr Hugh Uoyd: What is the cost of the inquiry? The Clerk: It all depends upon the opposition. Mr Miller asked whether the Coun- cil could not promise the inquiry in time for the next County Council elec- tions. This matter had been put off and off. but no doubt this was a very inopportune time. He suggested that such steps be taken to insure an in- quiry before another election took place. Mr David Powell: I agree to that. Mr Idris Davies asked further ques- tions as to why an inquiry could not be made now, remarking that Mr Prosser Jones represented 1.000 voters. The Chairman: He does it with credit. (Hear, hear). Mr David Powell: I think we have agreed that steps will be taken to hold an inquiry hefotne another election. Mr Davies: We all know that in these days promises are made to be broken. (Laughter). Hon. R. C. Devereux: Sacrifices must be made. Among the recommendations of the committee was that no further action be taken in this matter at present, so as to save the cost of a Local Governmnt Board Inquiry. After further discussion the report as regards the County Council recommenda- tions were formally adopted.

I I WOMAN CAPTURES A FOX. Finding a fox had got into her fowl- house. Mrs. Norris, of Warley, Essex, caught him by his tail, whereupon he turned and bit her on the arm. She held on and the fox was captured.

pl I JUST HEARD OF THE WAR. I Speaking at Eastbourne, the Rev. E. T. Greenshield, a missionary, said his parishioners in Baffinland, North- West Canada, had only just heard there is a war on.

WORTHING FAMILY'S PATRIOT- ISM. Mr Hy. Dodman, of Worthing, who is 57 years of age, and is in the Army Veterinary Corps, has three sons-in- law, 19 nephews, and nie great-nephews serving with the colours.

DEATH PREFERRED TO WORK- I HOUSE. A verdict of suicide during tempor- ary insanity was returned at Wands- worth at the inquest on Emma Good- all, aged 66. a widow, who was found drowned in the river Wandle. She had said she would make a hole in the water, having a dread of the work- house.. n4 ———— 2-

PRICKED THUMB CAUSES DEATH I While assisting a doctor to make a postmortem examination. William Cos- ter, aged 52, keeper of the public nior- tuar y at Wandsworth, pricked his thumb, and died lat-er in St. James Infirmary from blood poisoning. —————

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TAXING BACHELORS IN GER- I MANY. j It is understood that one of the German Government's new sources of revenue will be the taxation of bachel- ors. This proposal is foreshadowed in the "Tagesaeitung," in which paper Dr. OerUil, who is a member of the Reichstag, states that bachelors can easily pay twioe as much income-tax as the married men and three or four times as much as pater families.

n COMPENSATION PROBLEM. In ordering that LW compensation be paid into court on behalf of an in- sane woman at an asylum, "whose hus- band. named Huntley, was killed at the Beckton Gas Works, Judge Gra- ham, at Bow said what would become of it he shouldnot like to say.

Scottish railways announced a third curtailment of passenger traffic, due to military necessities and to the lines being crowded by goods being sent by rail instead of by the now too costly shipping.

WELSH M.P. SON DEAD. Lieut. Hia&, son ot Mr. John Hinds, who lias already reported to have been wounded, died oil Thursday in London from wounds received at the front. It was hoped that he was progressing fav- ourably until Wednesday, when his father received diapuieting news at a. meeting.

I MILITARY SERVICE ACT. The King signed oc. ThuToday a prc- clamation. appointing February 10th for the Military Service Act to come into force.

Rev. D. T. L. Stewart, of Ammanford, has been presented with a pocket commu- nion servioe set and a purse of gold 8B a mark of the parishioner's esteem on his departure to take up a curacy in Derby- shire. The presentation took place at St. Thomas' Church, Mr. E. Hewlett, Werm- oieu, presiding.

V. A. WILLIAMS, Phrenologist, can be consulted daily at the Victoria Arcade (near the Ma.rket), Swansea.