The Amman Valley Chronicle and East Carmarthen News

TYCROES. I THE "DAISY" BOOT POLISH can be obtained from all Grocers. Oil Men, Etc., Id., 2d.. 4d;. tins.—Manufactured by T. Jones, Garnant. j LIGHTING.—What has become of the light- ing of Tycroes? The winttr JS coming, wi(h its dark nights, and we hope to see tHe streets lighted with electricity cr gas before long. í WA^SK.—All: the inhabitants of Tycroes will welcome the new water supply, which has been taken from Llandebie. main. No doubt it will prove to be much better add healthier than the water from the old well. i CONGRATULATIONS to Miss Lizzie Anije Thomas, Cwmgellysylfed, Tyero^s, on her success in passing the elementary examina- tion of the London College of Music in pianoforte playing. Although only in the first year of her teens, she secured the first- class ecrtificate. PUBLIC HALL.—Much has been said during the last few years about having a public hall for the place, but it has gone very quif t again. Who will stir the cause up onee more? Surely, a public hall ought to pay ta a growing place like Tycrces. If would not be- a bad idea if it could be built between Tyroes and Hendre. MOTOR; ACCIDENT.—Mr. Rees Jones. Capfcl Hendre, was driving his motor-cycle with la side-car through Tycroes last Saturday noon, and on the cross roads, after turning for Pantyffynnon road, he lost control of his machine, with the result that he dashed against the will of Mr. Phill Williams' shop Luckily, no one was in the side-car at the time, and the driver escaped with onlv a. shock, but great damage was done to the machine, and Mr. Jones had to get a or' to take it home.

SARON. t The "DAISY" Boor POLISH can be obt.-iiaqd from all Grocers Oil Men, Etc., Id., 2d.. 4¿, tins-Manufactured by T. Jones, Garnant. THE NEW CHAPEL, which it is intended to open about the middle of next month, is almost ready. It is stated also that the organ. ordered through the agency of Mr. Tom Harries, has arrived. THE LADY MEMBERS of a Sunday School class, their teacher, and a friend or two, wet a-picnicing to Glynbir las,t Tuesday evening. Two conveyances took them to the place theiii to the plao e where the delicacies were to be disposed of. Upon arrival, the cloth was spread on the grass under the shady branches, and the ladies began to undo their several pareelt, which were afterwards found to contain a plen- tiful supply of a great varietv of nice things to eat. When the repast was completed the ever present ioker began to pour out some of his fresh stories, keeping the company rolling with laughter for a considerable time. A visit was then paid to the "Falls." after which they retraced their steps homeward, happy and contended.

BETTWS. The "DATSY" BOOT POLISH can be obtained from all Grocers Oil Men, Etc., ld., 2d., 4d., tins—Manufactured by T. Jones, Garnant. SUCCESSFUL SCHOLARS.—The names of tW8 pupils at the Bettws Council School appear in the I Ist, of successful candidates for entrance scholarships and free places at the Lhndilc County School, namely, Hvwel M. Peers, and Trevor S. Williams—an achievement which redounds to the credit cf the boya and the sqhool. SCHOOL Acco\:MODATRON.—It is .pleasing t: observe that tenders are being invited for the erection of a classroom at the Bettws Council School, with a view to relieving the overcrowding. The need for accommodation at this school is keenly felt, and the school staff, who have long laboured under difncul- ties, as well as all those interested in makers educational, arc eagerly looking forward L the materialisation of the project. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. The nhniversary services of Silcam C.M. Chapel, Bettws, were held on Sunday, when the Rev. D. G. Jones, Pontardawe, delivered weighty sermons to large congregations. The morning and evening services were conducted as Cape] Newydd, which was kindly lent for the occasion, and the afternoon meeting at Siloani. Tha rev. gentleman is a Cwr.ia.-Y> man hoy, and on Sunday he met r. any friends of his youth. He is the brother of the Revs. W. Glasnant Jones, and Arran Jones, who are doing well within the folds of Congregationalism.

THE LATE MR. D. WATKIN WILLIAMS, of Pengam (a Native of Brynamanatn). A brief biography of whom appeared in our last issue.

The Vacant Seat on the County Council. TRIPLE FIGHT AT BRYNAMMAN Brynamman is in a ferment of excitement about the tussle which is- beginning over the vacancy created in the representation of the district upon the Carmarthenshire County Council. It will be remembered that, upon the death of Mr. Mabon Davies, Llangadock, the honour of an aldermanic seat was con- ferred by the Council upon Mr. W. J. Williams, the Brynamman popular councillor. Thereupon, of course, Mr. V, illiams' seat as councillor had to be filled, and for a little while there was what has often been des- cribed as "a lull before the storm," for no one seemed inclined to step into the breach. As was explained in our columns a couple of weeks ago. pressure was brought upon Mr. Gwilym Yaughan to become a can- didate, and as he had previously twice fought aginst the gentleman who had now beein made an alderman, it was thought that, possibly, there might be no contest. No sooner, however, had the vacancy been officially declared than the well-known fight- ing instincts of Brynammanites were aroused. and not only was Mr. Vaughan definitely asked to, allow himself to be nominated, but District Councillor David W. Lewis.- and Mr. W. Owen, as Labour man, were in the fray, each with considerable "backing." Thus we have the making oj; a really in- teresting contest. Each of these three can- didates will. we understand, be nominated to-day (Thursday), and as each lias had experience of electioneering, there is every prospect of a stern fight. Mr. Vaughan's address appears in our advertisement columns.

Cwmamman Urban Dis= trict Council. QUESTION 8F TAKING OVER RECREATION GROUND DISCUSSED. The monthly meeting of the Cwmainman Council was held at New Bethel Vestry on Wednesday night, Mr. Hy. Folland pre- siding. Those present were Messrs. Joln Rees. J. R. Thomas, Job Phiflips, Dd. Jones. William Roberts, Daniel Jones, Rev. John Thomas. Messrs. T. A. Morris ,and T. J. Hay: together with the Clerk (Mr. W. Martin Knoyle), Surveyor (Mr. G. H. Davies), and the Medical Offiter iDr. E. C. Byrne). MATTERS SANITARY. The Medical Officer reported that scarlet fever was still prevalent in the district. All preventative processes were taken. He had received no complaint as to nuisance this month. Regarding the complaint of Mr. John Morgan as to a nuisance caused by Mr. William Jenkins, Twyn, he understood that the latter had told the Surveyor that Mr. Morgan was now satisfied that there was no nuisance. However, Mr. Morgan stated he had received no communication whatsoever from him. The Chairman I take it that the Clerk will again write to Mr. Jenkins so as to thrash the matter out. It was understood that this would be done. No CONTINUOUS TELEPHONE SERVICE. Replying to an application by the Council for a continuous telephone service at Glan- amman and Garnant, letters were read from both the postmaster at Llanellv and the act- ing surveyor to the G.P.O., stating that as the majority of the subscribers had declined to pay the 10s. additional annual charge necessary it was impossible to accede to the request of the Council for a continuous ser- vice. WATER rAIYS EXTENSIONS. The Roads and Health Committee reported that three tenders had been received for water ma.ins extensions, and recommended that the lowest, namely that of Mr. E. J. Hanley. Swansea, he acceded. The ad- visability of using stones from the River Amman for road metalling was discussed, and mention was made of the fact that Amman- fosd had had a large quantity crushed. The Surveyor was instructed to make full in- quiries into the matter. Mr. Jeffries. Gar- rant. wrote complaining of a nuisance arising form the overflow of water, etc.. from the rear «f other houses. It was resolved that the Surveyor see the parties and endeavour to arrange a settlement. The question of the water supply was discussed at length. The present supply was considered inadequate, and it was decided to adjourn the discussion so that the committee should visit the sources of supply. The Clerk said the tender of Messrs. Hanley came to 4*221 10s., or £ 5 less than the next tender, and £71 less than the highest one. The Surveyor reported to the com- mittee that he had carried out his previous work to the Council in a satisfactory manner. Mr. J. Rees asked jf that amount was provided for in the estimate for the last half- year. The Clerk Part of it was, but I do not think the whole amount is. The Surveyor said it was a bit confusing. First of all the Health Committee provided £178. and then the Finance Committee re- jected the whole lot. It came to the Health Committe again and they put it in. Mr. John Rees When would be the first call for this? The Clerk In any case there is sufficient at the bank. Mr. John Rees We have great expenditure to meet. and we cut it rather fine in the last year's rate. The Clerk said if the contract was given out in September, the first payment would not be made until the end of October. Mr. J. Rees explained that the difficulty he wished to call attention to was that in the first two or three months of the half-year the Rate Collector did not get very much in. The Chairman pointed out that although provision had not been made in the half- year's estimate for the full amount, yet there were other items provided for but not pro- ceeded with. Mr. J. Rees I only wanted to safeguard ourselves because we cut it rather fine. The Clerk We have now a comfortable balance in the bank anyhow. The Chairman Perhaps the Finance Com- mittee have something in their minds that we do not know of. We might refer to it when we come to discuss other business in committee. RECREATION GROUND. I The minutes of the Finance Committee sub- rnitteêl showed that the Clerk read a letter from the Local Government Board stating that the Board were prepared to consider an application by the Council for sanction to con- tract a loan for .0006 for the purpose of purchasing the Recreation Ground. After discussion it was resolved to .recommend to the Council that the Recreation Ground, be taken over and that the Council borrow money for that purpose. The Chairman said the principal question was not whether they borrow the money or not. but the advisability of taking over a debt of the kind. Personally, he strongly objected to taking it over, not so much for taking over the ground as for taking over the debt. He would like to get the reasons of the Finance Committeee in arriving at that recommendation. Mr. J. R. Thomas thought the Council had already resolved to take over the Park. Mr. John Rees It was submitted to us. We were asked to discuss the best way of getting out of the financial difficulty. We thought we were acting on the instructions of the Council. The Chairman said the position was that first of all they had appointed a Park Com- mittee to go into the question, and they had not yet given the' r, decision to the Council. Now it had been referred to the Finance Committee, and that committee, acting upon the instructions of the Clerk, caaae along with a minute recommending the Council to take it over. Where were they? They had the Park Committee ignored an the one hand. and the Finance Committe going entirely be- yond their bounds on the other. Mr. J. R. Thomas explained that he was not present at the Council's meetings for the last two months, and did not know what had transpired. He attended the committee and the first thing they had to discuss was that letter from the Local Government Board. They proceeded with that matter on the assumption—he personally did so at any rate —that the Council had already decided to take over the Park, and that they had now to find the money. He understood there was a fresh Park Committee selected, and that they bad i-efe,i-ed their report to the Finance Committee. The Clerk A suggestion was made that the Finance Committee should consider the letter. The Chairman It is not in the Council re- solutions. The Clerk No. it was thrown out simply as n suggestion. Mr. William Roberts said he remembered Mr. Robert Edward making an appeal for a public meeting of the ratepayers before they moved in the matter, and it was very im- portant for them to have a public meeting first. Personally, he was against taking over the Park with the debt. The Chairman I have heard it stated that it is absurd to burden the Council with a debt of ,t30G-it is not my own opinion, but I am giving it to you as I have heard it said—this debt is money lost due to the mismanagement of the old Park Committee. (Laughter.) Mr. T. J. Hay Are they not prepared to find s?me of the money? The Chairman No. Mr. J. Rees said the only condition under which his lordship would transfer the Park was that the debt be taken over as well. The Chairman hoped the Finance Com- mittee would understand that he was not blaming them for making the recommenda- tion, but evidently they had had wrong advice from the Clerk. The Clerk Well, the Council adjourned their discussion and upon the letter being read from the Board it was suggested that the Finance Committee should consider it be- cause it is a question of purchasing a free- hold. Mr. J. R. Thomas said that as far as he could see the suggestion of the Finance Com- mittee was entirely irrelevant and out of order unless there was a resolution already passed.by the Council to take over the Park. The Clerk If there had been a resolution by the Council to take over the Park there would have been no need for your resolution. Mr. J. R. Thomas Personally, I don't feel inclined to undertake the responsibility in- curred by that recommendation now. Eventually the recommendation was deleted from the Committee's report, and the Question of the purchasing of the Recreation Ground was referred to the Park Committee. PUBLIC LIGHTING. Mr. William Roberts inouired as to the position respecting the lighting question, and said if they were not going to get electric light soon they had better take in gas. The Chairman The reply to your question is this. That as a result of the public meeting held the matter was referred back to the Council again in order that thev might com- municate with Pontardawe and see whether the scheme they suggested some time ago was not a workable one. Since then nothing has been done. Mr. T. A. Morris moved that as the Lighting Committee had not met since, a meeting be called immediately. The Rev. J .Thomas seconded, and this was carried. "SERIOUS MATTER." I The Finance Committee repjorted that bills in connection with the Council's unsuccessful application for a Provisional Order for the lighting of the district by means of electrical energy, had been laid before them. The Counel resolved into committee.

THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION IN WALES. Replying from Criccieth to a resolution adopted by the conference at Shrewsbury, representing the education authorities in Wales, that the time was opportune for the separate treatment of Wales in educational matters, and expressing a hope that the Chan- cellor would use his influence to realise tbris long-cherished ideal, fr. Lloyd George said "I thoroughly agree with you that we ought to take the opportunity of the next great Education Bill for complete unity and autonomy of Wales in education."

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