The Llanelly Mercury and South Wales Advertiser

CRIME IN ENGLAND AND WALES. ♦ 1 JUDICIAL STATISTICS FOR 1895. I CARMARTHENSHIRE TAKES A I GOOD POSITION. The judicial statistics for England and Wales for the year 1895 made their appearance on Thursday. As usual they are most carefully compiled, and contain food for much though! and inquiry. It is, however gratifying to learn that the figures for 1895 show somewhat decisively that the general tendency in crime to decrease still persists. The total number of persons for trial on indictment has fallen from 12,033 in 1894 to 11,516 in 1895, the decrease being almost entirely in offences against property. Offences against property with violence have dimi- nished by 214, against property without violence by 358, and forgery and offences against the cur. rency by 15. Indictable offences tried summarily have diminished from 44,248 to 39,202, a decrease of 4,946. But the point of most interest is that the crimes which were specially noted as having in- creased in 1892-4 have markedly decreased in 1895. The figures for burglary have fallen from 1,813 to 1,638, fraud from 1,158 to 1,016, and robbery with violence from 333 to 294, but forgery shows a slight increase from 230 to 245. This remarkable decrease in crime, it must be pomted out, goes on pari passu ?,-oes on pai-i passu with a still further reduction in the length of sentences. In 1895 the number of sentences d penal servitude decreased from 956 to 803, and sen- tences of imprisonment for one year and upwards from 765 to 762. But Mr. Troup, who is respon- sible for the report, points out that, while the number of persons convicted decreases, the proportion of those convicted with previous convictions recorded against them continues to increase. This increase is due mainly or wholly to the improved methods in the identi- fication of habitual criminals, and I still anticipate that without any increase in the real number of habitual criminals, there will, when the new system of identification works successfully, be a further increase in the apparent number of persons who have previously been convicted. This is confirmed by the fact that it is the crisaes not affected by the habitual criminal which now show a tendency to increase. If recidivism had been increasing, the crimes committed by recidivists would have been increasing in number instead of diminishing more than any other class. Coming to analyse these statistics, I find that, although there has been a general decrease of crime in England, there has not been a similar decrease shown in the statistics regarding Welsh counties. On the contrary, whilst the annual average for five years ending 1880 wai 580, and the average for the five years ending 1885 was 507, and the average for the five years ending 1890 was 489, for the five years ending 1895 the average had jumped up to 614. This great increase is entirely due to the county of Glamorgan. For the five years ending 1890, the average was 296, only one greater than that for the period ending 1880, but in 1895 the average was 450. With the exception of Anglesey, which shows a reduction of 50 per cent., the other counties of Wales remain pretty stationary. The average for Anglesey was 7, Brecon 24, Cardigan 9, Carmarthen 23, Carnarvon 25, Denbigh 30, Flint 16, Merioneth 13, Montgomery 18, Pembroke 14, and Radnor 5, making a total of 614, and Monmouth, which is in- cluded in the English figures, has an annual average of 95. Coming to the annual average of crime, Monmouth appears to be the most immoral county in either England or Wales, with Glamorgan as agood second. The proportion per 100,000'of the popula- tion is 369, and Glamorgan 302. London comes next with 258, Noithumberland and Lancashire with 239 and 236 respectively, whilst the average of Durham is 226, In Wales, Gla- morgan has an average of 161, Radnor 113, Mont- gornery 106, Denbigh, 105, Anglesey, 92, Carnarvon, 87, Merioneth, 81, Cardigan 70, and Carmarttes. the least immoral, with 63. Cornwall, in tact, with 57, is the only county which has a better average. It is, of course, the statistics for drunker- ness which make the Welsh counties look so black 1 as compared with, the majority of the English 1 counties. Northumberland and Durham have the enormous annual average per 100,000 of 1,802 and l,302,;but Glamorgan comes third with 1,146. The annual average for Wales as a whole is 798, as against 595 for English counties, including Mon- mouth. Turning to individual counties, Pembroke has the fifth worst average, with 866 per 100,000 Brecon is sixth with 744 (31 in excess of last return) whilst Monmouth has an average of 654, Denbigh 578, Carnarvon 544, Montgomery 491, Cardi- gan 433, Carmarthen 378. Radnor 348, Flint 319, and Merioneth 267, being the most sober of the Welsh counties. Cambridge, which bears that distinction for England, has an annual average of 111 per 100,000. Wales also seems to be more immoral than England, as, against an aver- age of 3-99 for crimes against morals in England, Wales has an average of 5-33. On this count Glamorgan holds the worst record with 7-92, Radnor comes second with 7-34, Anglesea being the least immoral county wtth 1-20. Hereford and Rutland, with averages of 7-76 and 7'74, have the the unenviable distinction of carry- ing the highest figures for England, and Glamorgan has the highest figures for crimes with violence, with an average of 14-84 per 100,000 as the average is 7*46 of Warwick and 7'27 of London.

DEATH OF MR: HOMERSHAM I COX. AN OLD INCIDENT RE-TOLD. I Mr. Homersham Cox's death, an event which has just occurred at Tonbridge re-calls (says the Western Mail) a somewhat unpleasant episode in his experience as a Welsh county-court judge. His honour was appointed to the Mid-Wales Cir- cuit, and suffered from the misfortune of being what Welsh Nationalists call a monoglot" Eng- lishman. A knowledge of Welsh, no doubt, would have been desirable on that circuit, but Judge Cox would have been allowed to pursne his course in peace had he showed a little more practical wisdom. Evidently he lacked any knowledge of the Welsh character, and had the temerity in an unguarded moment to call the Welsh a nation of liars. Doubtless, there was a great deal of cross-swearing in the case which he had then to try, sufficient perjury, indeed, to tempt the patience of a man of a muoh cooler temperament than Mr. Homersham 'Cox. The words which the judge spoke so ill-ad- visedly on that occasion, produced a feeling of indignation in Wales which was almost painful in its intensity. With characteristic impetuosity, the late Dean of Bangor took the matter in hand, and rested neither day nor night, until Mr. Cox was removed from the uncongenial circait of Mid- Wales and the slander atoned for. For a time the hunted man found temporary rest at Cardiff, but eventually the authorities very wisely removed him to Lambeth. He was a man of distinguished ability, painstaking and conscientious in all his official relations, but he had never learnt Pope's axiom, that" blunt truths more mischief than nice falsehoods do."

A SAD CASE AT SWANSEA. I AN AFFLICTED LLANELLYITE. I At the Swan sea Police Cout on Thursday, a man named Thomas Hughes, of Llanelly, was brought up by the county police for being a wandering lunatic. P.C. Hawkins said the man had been in the neighbourhood of Penllergare, and caused some alarm by his strange conduct. He met the man on Tuesday, and he said he had slipped the devils and keepers and the bobbies who had been chasing him all day, and had kept him on the run all night. The magistrates sent the poor man to the workhouse

THE SCHOOL LEAGUE. I CONTINUATION OF THE MATCHES. I INTERESTING CONTESTS AT STRADEY. [BY OUR SPOETING CORRESPONDENT.] I ine, continuation of the contests connected with the school football league, a series of matches held in aid of the charities of the National Union of Teach- ers, occupied the attention and absorbed the interest of a large crowd of spectators at Stradey Park on Saturday last. Those boys can play if you like. It was genuine footbatl from first to last, reflecting the greatest credit on all concerned —the boys themselves and the teachers who had trained them. I have seen many a worse exhibi- tion by first-class football tenms. For instance, the contest a week earlier between Llanelly and Swansea was far less interesting and far less meritorious than those which were wag-ed on Saturday. The members of the fraternity, who have followed the fortunes of the league are aware that the event was organized in aid of the charities of the National Union of Teachers, in whose aid a special effort is being made this year in recognition of the honour conferred upon Swansea in being selected as the venue of this year's conference. All I have to say thereanent is to express the hope that the charities will be rich- ly endowed by the variety of efforts now being ex ended on their behalf, and in this connection one is constrained to express the appreciation generally entertained of the generosity shown by Major Bythway in offering a cup as a trophy for the winning team. The victorious team will cer- tainly deserve the cup. No one who has watched the games will dispute that, the various contests having disclosed a knowledge of the game and a proficiency in its exposition that would have done credit to much older teams. DOCK SCHOOL v. LAKEFIELD. I The first match was played between New Dock and Lakefield. The teams fielded as follows New Dock Back, G. Thomas three-quarter backs, M. Griffiths (captain), A. Picton, D. D. Davies, and T. Evans half-backs, D. J. Davey and D. G. Perrott; forwards, J. Evans, A. Britten, G. Leyson, C. Stone, W. Davies, W. Rogers, G. Gimblett and D. E. Rees. Lakefield Back, Campbell Evans three-quarter backs, D. Davies (captain), W. Lane, J. Jenkins, A. Rees half-backs, D. Jones and Llewellyn Thomas forwards, J. Turner, J. Howells, C. Arnold, E. Lane, D. Grey, A. Davies, J. Thomas, and H. Williams. Referee, Mr. J. W. Evans. The favourites from the outset were the Dockers, When the game commenced it was clear from a spectator's point of view, it would be very keen. The Dockers kicked off, and before one of the Lakefield backs could return, he was collared in his own 25. Here a series of scrimmages took place, of an uninteresting character. The Dock halves, who were playing a fine game, passed out to the backs, and M. Griffiths receiving, made an effort to get over, but Campbell Evans collared him a few yards from the line. Lakefield then pulled themselves together and a determined rush by the forwards was not stopped before they reached the centre. From here they made another rush into the Dock 25. The Dockers mow woke up and some splendid passing was witnessed between the backs, which took the play to the La,kefield 25. Davey passed out from the scrum to M. Griffiths and he being pressed, transferred to Picton, who raced over and scored under the posts. Griffiths converted. After the restart the Lakefield forwards rushed the ball up to the line and Campbell Evans receiving kicked over the line and registered a minor. After the kick out the Dockers registered two minors in quick succession. Shortly after, another round of passing was brought off by the Dock backs which resulted in Picton performing the trick again. Griffiths with a magnificent kick, converted. On the resumption, the Dockers invaded the Lakefield territory again but try as they would they could not get over, Cambpell Evans came to to the rescue and made a flne run to the centre. Half time was called leaving the score Dock, S goals, 2 minors; Lakefield, I minor. After the i interval Lakefield recommenced operations down the slope and the ball was returned to the centre. The ball came out to the Lakefield backs and D. Davies with a fine dribble almost got over.1 L-vkefleld now attacked the Dock goal in a most manner, but try as they would they could not get over, the defence being splendid. Another round of passing between Griffiths, Picton, and Evans relieved the pressure and took play to the Lakefield 25. The Dock forwards were now playing a fine game knd brought off a couple of dribbles which gained their side some ground. Their heeling out was also superior to that of their opponents. The backs were again put in motion and Griffiths, the last to receive, scored a try, which he converted. It could now be seen that Dock were getting the best of the game and that defeat was out of the question. However, the Lakefield boys played up pluckily, but the combination of their opponents was more than they could tackle. Lakefield had now a look in and one of their forwards all but scored, but lost the ball as he was falling over tha line. Time was shortly afterwards called leaving the score Dock, 3 goals 2 minors, Lakefield 1 minor. HIGHER GRADE v. PARK STREET. I The next match should have been played be- tween Felinfoel and Park Street, but through the inability of the former to get up a team, the Higher Grade were called' upon to play. The teams fielded as follows: Higher Grade Back, Isaac Williams, three-quarter backs, J. P. Morris, J. L. Richards, T. Morgan (capt.) aud Llewellyn Harries; half-backs E. Hughes, lld R. Evans forwards, W. Lane, W. H. Morgan, D. Bowen, J. Reynolds, E. Thomas, P. Smart, E. Auckland, and G. Evans. Park Street Back, W. Jones three-quarter backs D. Evans (capt). J. H. Reed, Hopkin Thomas, D. Harries; half-backs, G. Stephens and H. Davies forwards, T. Evans, D. Hopkins, W. Morgan, D. J. Thomas, C. Lewis, S. Phillips, D. J. Davies, and G. Treharne. Referee, Mr. Owen Badger. The Higher Grade commenced operations ) up the slope and the ball was returned into touch near the centre. The Higher Grade made the game very fast, and for the first ten minutes it was continued in that style with no result. Morris was given the ball and- he was sailing away at a splendid pace to the line when D. Evans came on the scene and threw him into touch near the goal line. Again the Park Street boys cleared their lines by some good dribbling, and were not stopped until they were well inside the Higher Grade half. Tom Morgan was given the ball and made a. short run being pressed, he transferred to T. J. Morris, who scored in the corner. Morgan succeeded in converting. Park Street re-started, but owing to lack of combination, they allowed their opponents to bring the ball past the 25 flag. After a couple of scrums had been fought here, Hughes threw out to Morgan, and he transferred to Morrts, who had a clear course, but D. Evans, seeing the danger, ran across the field and collared Morris ere he could get over. Play was now waging hot here, when Morris made another attempt to get over, which proved this time successful. Morgap failed to convert. Soon after the restart the Park-street forwards rushed the ball into the opposing 25, but their stay there was not long. The Higher Grade backs were put in motion and took play to the line and registered a minor, which was hard lines for a try. Half-time was called with the score Highter Grade, lgoal, 1 try Park Street, nil. After resuming, play was not so fast as in the first half, but it was exported that the Higher Grade would pile on a large score, having the advantage of the slope. The combina- tion of the Park Street boys was good, and it was wonderful to see them clear their line time and again. The Higher Grade boys put on steam again and with a rush took the leather to the 25. Here Morris obtained and outran all his opponents and had crossed the line when he lost the ball and a golden chance was missed. A minor only resulted. After the kick out Park Street got to the centre and a dribble by their forwards found them in the Higher Grade 25. D. Evans now obtained and made an attempt to get over, when he slipped and threw away the chance. The Higher Grade backs were given the ball and indulged in passing until the centre was reached. From the ensuing scrum Evans .gave Morgan the ball and he transferred to T. Morris, who scored under the posts. Morgan converted. The Higher Grade did all the pressing- after .the kick-out. T. J. Morris; received from Morgan again, and with a corkscrew run scored in I the corner. Morgan failed to cenvert. Time was í called leaving the score: Higher G-rade, 2 goals, 2 tries; Park Street, nil. The touch line judges were Messrs. J. Howell, E. E. Bailey, and J. Williams. Amongst those present assisting were Messrs. J. E. Jones. E. C^>les, Morgan Thomas, and I J. M. Jones. Mr. Gavin Henry also I

LOCAL COUNTY COURT. t The monthly sitting of the Llanelly County Court was held at the Town Kail on Monday, before His Honour Judge Bishop. The undefended crises were disposed of by the registrar (Mr. W. Buckley Roderick). JEWELLEHY DEBT. I F. Williams, Burry Port, sued T. Frazer, Cardiff, for £ 2, being the value of goods supplied. Mr. T. J. Williams appeared for the defendant. His Honour Why do you Hot pay the amount ? The defendant said be had been unable to. His Honour: You were in business, and during that time you contracted the debt ? The Defendant: Yes. His Honour: You worked the business up, and I suppose got the money for the goods ? How much can you pay ? The Defendant: Four shillings a month. His Honour (to plaintiff) Will you take that ? The Plaintiff: I will take 5s. a mouth. The Defendant My wife came here last mouth, but Mr. Williams did not appear. His Honour (to plaintiff) Why did you not appear ? The Plaintiff: I was ill, sir. His Honour I cannot grant yo", costs for both days. I will only give you one. An order for 5s. a month was made. DEBR. I W. Bevan, Barry Port, sued W. Spencer, Ship-a- ground, Burry Port, for beer supplied. His Honour Why don't you pay the amount ? The Defendant I have paid. His Honour: You have paid the amount I suppose, and not the costs ? The Defendant said that the plaintiff came to his house and begged of his wife to take some beer from him. Plaintiff promised to give beer as good as what he (defendant) had on the premises. The plaintiff sent the beer, but he did not take it irl, but placed it in an out-house. His Honour. And afterwards, I suppose, you took it in and used it ? The Defendant: Yes. His Honour You must be a silly man to take beer in when you don't want it. The Plaintiff said that the defendant was supposed to pay the amount within a month, if he did not pay it within that time, 8s. would be added. His Honour (to defendant): You should have paid within reasonable time. An order was made for the amount to be paid forthwith. GROCERIES. I Joseph Williams, grocer, West Bud, sued T. Thomas, Water-street, for goods supplied. It seems that some time ago an adrninisfcration order was made against the defendant, which was rescinded owing to the amount exceeding £50. An order of 3s. 4d. a month was made. CLAIM FOR COSTS. I The Swansea Finance Co., 16 Goat-street, Swansea. sued Daniel Davies, Victoria-road, for a claim of ccsts jJ for attending an execution order. Mr. A. E. Gash, manager of the company, said that the defendant was in regular employment, and could J afford to pay. I Au order was made to pay in three instalments. FURNITURE ON THE lImE SYSTEM. j The South Wales Furnishing Company sued Mary Jenkins, the market. Llanelly, for goods supplied on the hire system. Mr. W. Howell appeared for the plaiutiff and Mr. D. R. Williams for the defence. Mr. D. R. Williams said that this case had been adjourned from the last court for the purpose of giving the plaintiff time to produce a certain document, which he had not done. He had six witnesses in court and would therefore apply for their costs. Mr. Howell The guarantee was proved by your honour last court. He would, if his cliont agreed, withdraw the case. His Honour I don't think so. Mr. Williams said it had been adjourned for the production of the document. His Honour: I will not discuss the ease until it comes on for hearing. Mr. Williams: I apply for oosts of the witnesses. His Honour: Are you certain you would succeed Mr. Williams if the cse come on for hearing ? Mr. Williams: I am sure sir. The gentleman they had as witness last court has resigned hispositiou now and he keeps a shop of his own in town. Air. I-Iowell: If your honour will adjourn the case until to-morrow, I will in the meantime subpoena the witness. His Honour would not do so, nor would he grant the costs of the witnesses for the defence. Mr. D. R. Williams: Theu I will accept the with- dr wl. GROCERY AND DHAPKHI. I J. Williams, Penygar, Tycroes, sued Daniel Thomas, Tycroes, for grocery and drapery supplied. His Honour Why don't you pay the amouut ? The Defendant I have paid it once. The Plaintiff denied that he had ever paid the amount. The Defendant If I pay it again that will be paying it twice. His Honour Where is your receipt, Thomas ? The defendant: I did not get one; that is my misfortune. His Honour (to defendant) Where is your book where the goods are entered ? The defendant produced two leaves with figures on them which he called a book. His Honour asked for the other part of the book. The defendant said that was all the book he had. His Honour Well you must pay twice. I make an order for the amount forthwith.

SEQUEL TO A LLANELLY I BREACH OF PROMISE CASE. PROCEEDINGS AT THE LLANELLY I COUNTY COURT. I At the monthly meeting of the Llanelly County Court on Monday, (before His Honour Judge Bishop), Mary Ann Lewis, Oddfellows Inn, Weru, Llauelly, sued J. Jenkins, Stepney-place, Llanelly, for X49. Mr. W. Howell appeared for the plaintiff. Our readers are aware that some time ago an action for breach of promise of marriage was brought against the defendant at Cardiff, and a verdict in favour of the plaintiff for £ 25 and costs was given. The defend- ant has not paid the amount, hence this action. Mr. Howell (to defendant): What offer are you pre- pared to make ? The Defendant: No offer at all. I am not in a position to do so. If I could, I would. Mr. Howell: What are you ? The Defendant. Au architect's assistant. Mr. Howell: What are your earnings ? The Defendant: A -*I a week. Mr. Howell: You used to earn more. The Defendant: Yes, about 5s. a week more. Mr. Howell: And you are now in the employ of Messrs. J. Davies and Sows, Architects ? The Defendant: Yes, temporarily. His Honour: You have indulged in luxury, and now you must pay for it. Mr. Howell (to the defendant): Can't you make any offer whatever ? The Defendant: No. Mr. Howell: You had means to pay your counsel for defending you in the recent case ? The Defendant: I had no means, I borrowed the money. Mr. Howell From whom did you borrow it ? The Defendant: I won't answer that question. His Honour: You better suggest a sum, Mr. Howell. Mr. Howell., I ask your Honour to make an order for 6s. a week. The Defendant: I can't pay it. His Honour made an order for the sum mentioned.

OPENING OF A CHURCH FOR I THE DEAF AND DUMB. The church of St. Barnabas, in the parish of St. Paul's, was dedicated to divine service by the deaf and dumb section of the commumity on the afternoon of March 7th, the Rev. Philip Rees officiating in the absence of the vicar of St. Paul's, Mr. T. R. Hum- phreys and Mr. Payne, of Swan sea, assisting in the service. The service was interesting and helpful, and there was a large attendance. After service the clergy and congregation sat down to a tea provided in the Memorial Hall, the tables being presided over by Mrs. J. Evans, Erw, Mrs. W. Francis, and the Misses Hill nnd Adams. In the evening, another ■■ service was belli, when the sermon wi* preached by, Mr. Payne.

INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION. A deputation, headed by Mr. W. N. Jones, chairman of the Llandebie Urban District School Board, waited upon the county govern- ing body under the Carmarthen Education scheme on Thursday, and, as a result of their representations, it was decided that the grant to the higher grade departments in certain of the board schools in the Amman Valley be not disturbed for the next twelve months.

THE HIGHEST RATED TOWNS IN THE KINGDOM. THE POSITION OF SWANSEA. Swansea people may take to themselves the consolation that their borough is not, after all, the highest rated one in the kingdom. The rates are high enough in all conscience, but the frequent allegation that the borough is heavier rated than any other is a libel a contemporary hastens to repeal. A Board of Trade return shows that Dewsbury occupies that uneneviable position at 8s. 8d; Norwich comes next with 8s. 4d.; West Ham third, with 8s. Stockton-on-Tees fourth, with 7s. lOd Sheffield fifth,. with 7s. 9 and Swansea sixth, with 7s. 9d. So Swaasea is only sixth on the list. A good many ratepayers would rather the borough occupied a stilllowor position bnt there is a sad satisfaction in knowing that there are other towns more expensively managed.

PONTARDULAIS SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION. The triennial election for members of the Llandilo-Talybont School Board took place on Wednesday. There were thirteen candidates for seven seats, and the result was declared on Thurs- day as follows:— ELECTED. *T. Davies (C.M.), The Laburnums 867 T. Lewis (C.), Gorseinon 882 *S. Williams (I,), Ffosyrefail mn *J. Winiams (I.), CIayton. 025 *J. Roberts (C.M.), Cwrbyc:n-ne.? MS Rev. W. Headley, M.A.(C.), Gorseinon  510 L!.Rees(I.),HougKong 455 NOX-ELECTJilD. T. Thomas (I.), Gorseinon 440 D. Bonnell (B.), Pontardulais .<.?? 4B J. GritHths (I.), Gorseinon.? 237 *J. Davies (C.), Gorsemon .? .? 199 D. Jones (B.), Pontardulais .?.?.???? (;s H. GriQiths (I.), Gorseinon i;g Those marked thus (*) were members of the old board.

PRESENTATION OF A SILVER CRADLE. TO THE MAYOR OF CARDIG-ANT. ggOn Friday evening, at a meeting of the Town Council, to which the borough officials had been invited, Councillor W. J. Williams (mayor) was pre- sented with a beautiful silver cradle, subscribed for by members of the Council, as a memento of the birth of his first born (daughter) duriug his year of office. Alderman Phillips was voted to the chair, who, as well as all the members present and the borough treasurer and town clerk, con- gratulated the mayor on the happy event, and wished him, the mayoress and his daughter long life and prosperifcy.Aldennan Lewis Evans, the father of the Council in making the presentation on behalf of his colleagues, remarked that this event was unique in the history of the borough. Though the borough possessed four charters, the first granted by King John, 700 years ago the second by Henry 111., 671 years ago the third by Richard 11., 520 years ago; and the fourth by James 1., 291 years ago; there wasno mention in the records of any gift being ghen to the mayor or Corporation except a pair of silver maces for the borough by one Jacobus Phillips, of Tregibby- which are still in use-in 1647, some 250 years ago. The silver cradle is prettily designed, resting at both ends on crossed facsimiles of the old maces, the side bearing an engraviug of the borough arms (corporate seal) with a silver plate on the stand bearing the following inscription" Presented by the Corporation of Cardigan to W. J. Williams. Esq., Mayor, 1896-7."

A FOOTPATH FROM CWMFELIN TO LLANELLY. APPLICATION BY THE PARISH COUNCIL. A meeting of the Main Roads Sub-committee (Eastern Division) of the Carmarthenshire County Council was held at the Town Hall, Llanelly, on Thursday last, Mr. Joseph Joseph presiding, there being also present: Messrs. J. Mayberv, T. Jenkins, T. Jones, (Llandovery), T. Hopkins, (Llangadock), J. Rees, (Cilcwm), OwenBonville and Rev. T Johns together with the clerk (Mr. J. Thomas). A letter was read from the clerk to the Llanelly Parish Council, asking the Council to construct a footpath from Cwmfelin to Llanelly alougside the main road. Mr. T. Hopkins: Is it the custom of the County Council to do such work ? The Surveyor They have the power. Mr. T. Hopkins to the Surveyor: Have you been doing- it ? The Surveyor: Not yet, Mr. O. Bonville thought it would be a very good thing if they could get the path. There was a great deal of traffic on that road and it was not very pleasant for people to walk on the main road in all kinds of weather. It would also be a good thing for the people of the town to take a walk up that district- after the path was made and see what beautiful scenery they had there (laughter). The main road was in a dirty state at present and not fit for people to walk on. It would no doubt be a very useful path. Mr. Hopkins: Have you any guess as to the ex- penditure ? Mr, Bonville: We have not considered that. I propose that the surveyor bring up a report on the matter to the next meeting. Rev. T. Johns seconded and remarked that the road was in a dirty condition and that people had now to walk through all the mud and slush of the main road. It would be an improvement for the road. Mr. Maybery thought that an estimate of the cost should also be brought to the next meet- ing and that those words be added to the propositi on. Mr. Bonville agreed. lAr. T. Hopkins thought it would be better for the Parish to construct the road and afterwards for the County Council to take it over- He moved that, Itev. T. Johns said it was not a road but a footpath alongside the main road. Mr. T. Jones seconded the amendment. Mr. T. Hopkins said it was their business as » Council to know what the path would cost. The Chairman said that the Surveyor could bring that up in his report. Mr. T. Jones thought that the District Council should see to the construction and not the County Council. The Chairman: It is on the main road. Mr. T. Hopkins: Does the Surveyor think it will damage the main road ? The Chairman You better let him bring up a report on the whole matter. It was eventually decided to instruct the surveyor to bring up a report and estimate of expenditure.

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