The Llanelly Mercury and South Wales Advertiser

BOARD OF GUARDIANS THE xYNNU i.L MEETING OF TLIE AUTHORITY. THE POOR LAW CONFERENCE. The annual meeting of the Llanelly Board of Guardians wa.s held at the Union Workhouse on 'Thursday last, Mr. T. Seymour presiding, there being also present: Mrs. Paton, Mrs. Knotts, Messrs. It C. Jenkius, D. L. Roes, W. Y. Ncvill, F. N. J Lowell, P. T. Daniel, J. L. Thomae, J Llewellyn, Samuel Thomas, Thomas Thomas, Thomas Jones. P.. Harries, Owen Bonville, W. Clement and Dr' 'Tones, together with the clerk (Mr. D. C. Edwards) the deputy-clerk (Mr. J. H. Blake), the relieving officers (Messrs. D. Jones and J. White), and the Waster (Mr. J. Be van). VOTH OF CONDOLENCE. J Jur. D. L. Sees said that their first duty that horning should be that of passing a vote of sym- pathy with the widow and family of the late Mr. T. Williams, Moat. The deceased gentleman had heen a very faithful member of the Board at one time, but owing to ill-health he was forced to resign his public duties. He proposed a vote of condolence with the bereaved widow and family. Mr. P. T. Daniel seconded and said he quite ^gi'oerl with what Mr. Rees had said. He had ?)?\7n Mr. Williams for the last 25 years, and he had always found him an upright aud straight- forward gentleman. The Chairman was not aware of Mr. Williams' death until that day. He was very sorry for the tnrnily. He had found Mr. Williams a very nice Man in every way. He supp >rfed the proposition. t he vote was passed in silence. THE MEDICAL OFFICER. I The circular from a Northern Union, in reference to poor law medical officers, came again under ^'scnssion. The circular was to the effect that the Guardians should have more control over their Medical officers and appoint them for three years onlv. Mr. D. L. Rees quite agread with the resolution Contained in the circular, that a medical officer Otlght to be more under the control of the Board of guardians. It was true they had a good medical oftlccr, but this was simply a question of the Guardians having more control over them and Nothing else. They ought to have the same control 1 mecl-"(--il .)fficer-as they had over the other M-ffiR cers of the Board. It was simply to modify the Control of the Local Government Board. I Mr. R. C. Jenkins said that some time ago he lad spoken to the effect that they had at present  cxccHent medical officer who satisfied them, and ? thought it was unnecessary to move in the Matter. So long as Mr. Rees had moved it, how- he would second the proposition. This was J ?'? casting any reflection on the medical officer, Mt that he would be subject; to a three years' Appointment. Mr. J. L. Thomas explained that at the last lstriofe Council meeting the inspectors were ap- pointed for a term of one year, and now he could ot see his way clear to vote to appoint any other for three years, Mr. R. C. Jenkins said that it would be no rcflec- I lion on the medical officer. Uio proposition was put to the meeting and agreed to. THE POOR LAW CONPERBNCE. Nir. F. N. Powell asked who had been appointed 0 the above conference. Mr. W. Y. Nevill replied that it was the chairman tti" two vice-ch'-urmen, and the clerk. Mr. R. C. Jenkins thought he would be unable ° be present at the conference. The Clerk said that the conference would be held on Thursday and Friday of next week. If Illr. W. Y. Nevill: I hope Mr. Jenkins will see "? way clear to go. ?,lr. R. C. Jenkins: I mistook the day. I will be k to go on those days. THE VACCINATION GFFICEK. t. Afr. ,1. L. Thomas proposed that the considera- lOt¡ of the report of the committee on the above (uestiol1 be adjourned, so as to have time to con- sider the matter carefully. It was quite a new ofiicc and it was very important that the question "houlrl bo given very careful consideration. They c"uld adjourn it for a month. tAfr. R. C. Jenkins: We are a full Board here °-day and I think we better consider it. Mr. J. jj. Thomas: It is very important and we OUgQt to have more time to think over the matter. Mr. T. Jones Don't we understand that it is) lir,etlt ? The Clerk Yes. J. Llewellyn seconded Mr. Thomas. \v &lr. ]'. N. Powell thought they would be none the adjourned the matter. They were a Hoard and covili give it due consideration, th he did not see why they could not pro- hed with the matter. He proposed that they xh Mild consider the matter that day. Mr. R C. Jenkins seconded. -t'H' amendment was put to the meeting and C1Irlind tJ ,:r; .i: L. Thomas moved another amendment that ? '.V adjourn the qae?tion for a fortnight. Mrs. Knotts seconded. iiie Chairman You will be no better. Mr..T. L. Thomas It is important. 0, Jeakins said that they all knew very t en that the relieving officer was not doing justice to the relief cases because his attention was ^cl«ired to the vaccination duties. He thought it 3s important that the question should be con- Mered that day. Perhaps they would be losing MMiey over the matter because the officer could not attend to both duties properly. Mi"1. L. Thomas I-low will we he losing money ? Mr. R. C. Jenkins The officer would have no lroe to investigate the relief cases properly. Af I-. F. N. Powell: Perhaps Mr. Thomas has made P his mind to oppose it, that is why he wants it Mourned.  J. L. Thomas: No, no. Ti l(? amendment wa put to the meeting 'tljn" It was therefore decided to proceed with le C (A t?f the discussion appears in another ?'Tm.1 THE VISITORS. I Ai The visitors for the fortnight are Mrs. Paton and I Vs' Knotts. h THE ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE. I ri r" F. N. Powell proposed that the Assessment I c '3"1'aitt-,ee be re-elected. '?. Knotts seconded and it was carried. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE. j f\11.lIr. T. Jones proposed that the School Attend-I { Ce Committee be re-elected. r?i- Paton seconded and it was agreed to. FINANCE COMMITTEE. I n .?'- R -C Jenkins proposed that the Finance I "?ittcc be re-elected. 1 ^l- Llewellyn seconded and it was carried. THE MASTER'S REPORT. j ? t ? ??ster reported that there were 92 inmates I. ii I t'tl(? 11 )u 'S' e. as compared with 93 in the co,.rres-- I  ?D) "'?? period of last year. 1 A THE OHILDRNN OF VAQEANTS. I tio; encnlar was read in reference to the educa- ?t?O?) ??thechildrenoF vagrants. The circular t}^ (-Ci ?'? Board to pass a resolution to the eKcct th? ? tt'ese children should be educated. "lv- P. N. Powell thought there would be no ba ;tm ? passing it. ¡ I,t put to the meeting and carried, I :IT.. 11.N INMATE TO BE SENT TO A HOME. VT fh-:1q'¡, "?'?s said that her attention had be<n! ?'HAv ? ° the little girl Freeman by Mrs. Bevan. She <ls ?°? in the house. She had been out to j ?rvi ?? ran ?a-Y <?? returned into the Work- ho?s 'h" honst" o (tho speaker thought that the little ?''1  to be attended to morally and mentally. Thf- ]-?? ? ?"'? o?ght to be sent to a home where she u- °11 be educated and taught things for her °^'n oj ?" the Workhouse the girl cost them 4s.t in a home it would be much cheaper. She had ?i- '?estigation.s and found there were two, ho??a.t Swansea one home at 3s. 6d. a week and the other at 2s. Gd. There was also another I good homo at Sheffield where the girl coald be j ?t0<;om'?"?<'d at a cost of 3s. 6d. It would be j cxpansfiva to take her to the latter home. These I homes at Swansea received subscriptions from the ¡ people of Swansea. The Chairman What is the girl's age. Mrs. Knotts Twelve years. Mr. \Y. T. Nevill: Are the hOllWS registered under the Local Government Board ? Mrs. Kaofety: Yes, the Swansea Training Home. I have the report of Mr. Bircham on that home. I propose that she be sent to that home. Mrs. Paton seconded, and said that it would be for the girl's benefit. Mr, J. L. Thomas spoke in high terms of this home. He said that there was a young lady iu one of bite, drapery shops of this town who had been in the home. After they leave the home, the authorities ah,) nake enquiries after them to see how they were progressing. Á It was decided to send he girl to the Swansea Training Home. A KIND OFFER. I Mrs. Knotts said that Miss Daniel, Swanr-ea- road, offered her services on Sunday afternoon to teach the children that were in the house. Sh, thought it; was a kind offer, from which the children would derive some benefit. Mrlii. R. e. Jenkins: Don't the children go to a Sunday School ? The Master: Yes, some of them. Mrs. Paton said that Miss Maclaran was doing good work with the children. Rev. G-laanant Jones did not think it would be a proper thing to do. It was only opening the door for others. Perhaps some of his fellow members would offer their services to the Board if this happened (laughter). He did not like the idea at all, and it might lead to unpleasantness. Mr. J. L. Thomas was rather surprised at Mr. Jones' remarks, because it was kind of the person to offer her services. Mr. Knotts still thought it would be a very good thing. It, was finally decided to send the children to a Sunday School. HE HAD A house; I David Williams, Kidwelly, applied for relief. He had a house which is leasehold, and mortgaged for £ 75. Mr. Thomas Jones Have you seen the deeds ? The Clerk: No. It was decided that the clerk should see the deeds. Hili HAD A SON AND DAUGHTER EARNING GOOD WAGES. An application for relief was received from E Howelis, 62 Brynmor-road. He had a son earning, on an average 11 IBs. 8d., aud a daughter 10s. 3d. a week. Mrs. Knotts: Is he not blind ? The Relieving OIlicer His eyesight is defec- tive- Relief was refused. Alf UNFORTUNATE FAMILY. I S. Lewis, New Dock Road, applied for a little support. Hewjis 53 years of age and in ill-health. He "had a son 23 years of age who lHMt been home ill for some time and also a daughter who had been laid up for three months. Mrs. Knotts It is a very deserving case. It. was decided to relieve in kind. HE WANTED AN INCREASE. [ Lewis Rees, Inkerman-street, applied for an increase of relief. He was 79 years and his wife was of the same age. He was receiving- at present 5s. a week relief. Mr. Thomas Jones proposed that an increase of I a Is. a week be granted. Mrs. Paton seconded and it was carried. I SHE WAS UNABLE TO WOItK. Mary Thomas, Prospect-place, applied for assist- ance. She was 52 years of age and was at present unable to work. Mr. R. 0. Jenkins She has been a widow for ten years and this is her first application to the Board. I It was decided to give her relief in kind. I SHE KEPT LODGERS. S. Anthony, Gilbert-place, applied for relief. She was 61 years of age. She had two lodgers from whom she received weekly payments. Mrs. Paton thought that this woman deserved a, little assistance. Mr. F. N. Powell proposed 2s. 6d. a week. I Mrs. Knotts seconded and it was carried. I NO NOURISHMENT. 1 The Relieving Officer made an applieafcion on behalf of I-lector Rees, who was now receiving relief in kind. The officer said that Rcss preferred the money. Mrs. Paton said that they did not sufficiently consider the persons who had a club and tried to keep themselves respectable. Mr. H. 0. Jenkins thought that if the applicant informed the relieving officer uf his requirements he could get them. The Relieving Officer was instructed to supply him with what he required in the shape of nourish- ment. I THE HOUSE OFFERED. William Smith, Cemetery-lane, applied for a I little suop n't. He has been in ill health. The House was offered, I THE DAFEN CASE. J. Williams, Church-street Dafen, applied for relief. Ho was unable to work. The Relieving Officer said that the father was unable to maintain him because he was out of work. I It was decided to grant him relief in kind. 1 A CASB FROM: PONTARDULAIS* j Price Jones, Hendy, Pantardulais, made an application for relief. He was 65 years of age and had not worked since Christmas. He was granted relief in kind. I A CASIIJ FOR THE INFIRMARY, I David John Rees Price, Mill-terrace, PnntyIfynon, applied for relief. The Relieving Officer said that he only had a stepfather. The boy had only one eye and the sight of the other was defective. He now appeared before the Board with his aunt. The Chairman told him that the infirmary would be the best place for him, so that Dr. Evans could examine his eye. The Relative said that he had been in the Swan- sea hospital for 3 months. The Chitirman: Is he any better after that? The Relative Yes a little. Rev. Glasnant Jones tried to impress upon the applicant the necessity of going into the infirmary. It was decided to offer him the infirmary.

AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT FROM MUS. JENNINGS. Mrs. Jennings wishes to express her deepest gratitude tothe Treasurer, Secretary, Committees, aud Press, for their faithful interest in the Memorial Fund also to those who so graciously gave to it.

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If-LtN ITAITV C<)MMITTEE r I OF CHAIRMAN. I The annual meeting of the Sanitary Commibtee of the Llanelly Borough Council was held on Fri- day at the Town Hall. Mr. J. Hausard was re-appointed chairman, and thanked the members for their confidence. WATER WOIrKS COMMITTEE. The Chairman and Mr. J. Thomas were elected to represent the committee on the Water Works Com- mittee. i'LANS. Mr. J. E. Burnell submitted a plan for taking down Wern Yilla and erecting on the side thereof, two houses. The plan shewed -water closets, the premises are to be drained separately into the main sewer in the back. The Surveyor sa,;a that he had been contemplat- ing laying before them a, scheme for improving the road from Capel Als to the junction of Pottery and if the same was carried out it would be necessary to acquire a small slice of the land on which it was now proposed to build these houses. He suggested that the plan be referred back and he would by the next meeting bring up the suggested improvement and would also see Mr. Burnell on the matter. The plan was referred back. Mr. G. Blake submitted a plan for a store-room at the back of his premises in New-road.— Approved. The following plans were also approved of:—Mr. John Bonham, for I house in Bryn-road Mr. D. Thomas, for back kitchen in Catherine-street, Seaside Mr. Collwyn Morgan, for a house in New Dock-road Mr. D. Davies, for a back kitchen to his premises in Caroline-street. Mr. W. Y. Nevill, for additions to his premises in Richard-street; Mr. Joseph Gay, for a back kitchen to his premises in Burry-street; Messrs. J. H. and W. Ll. Thomas, 2 houses in James-street; Mr Thomas Mack, for a scullery at the back of his premises in Stepney-street; Mr. W. Crawford, for 1 house in James-street; Mr. John Morris, for a stable and coach-house at the back of his premises in Lakefield-road. BUILDING PLAN. I Mr. Thomas Griffiths submitted art amended plan for 10 houses in New-road. The Surveyor reported with regard to the sanitary arrangements that he had only to repeat the remarks made in his former report. This was one of the causes that was the source of so many nuisances, and proper complaints. The difficulty was how to deal with the slop water. To drain into the stream forming the borough boundary was decidedly objectionable, while cesspools were almost as dangerous. He would say that the premises had better be left; undrained until a system of sewers reached the district, which was very remote. It was approved, subject to drainage being carried out to satisfaction of the Council and that the privies be converted into W.C.'s, if practicable at owner's expense. CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION. I Certificates of completion were granted the following Messrs Davies Bros., for four houses in James Street. Mr. D. Hopkins, for one house in Pottery-road, subject to a slight alteration required to the plan. Mr. David Harries, for four houses in New Dock-road. Mr. J. Thomas for one I house in Nelson-street, subject to the Surveyor's requirements being attended to. Mr. D. Thomas, for one house in Bigyn-ioad, subject to the paviir1 m front, and slight alterations to the plan. Mr. W. H. Thomas, for one house in Bigyn-road, sub- ject to the paving in front and alterations to the plan. Mr. Dan Williams, for 11 houses at Box, subject to the road being metalled to the satisfaction of the surveyor. I EaFBERHD BACK. I I The plan of Mr. Dd. Paton for a rope works in Victoria-road, was referred back, by reason of head. room of 8 feet 6 inches not being shewn nor sanitary conveniences provided. TT'EFRAN DRAINAGE. I The Surveyor reported that Dr. Buckley will not consent to pay for that portion of the sewer abutt- ■ ing the land he had leased. He (the surveyor) would under the circumstances recommend laying the sewer up to this point, when all houses, excepting Dimpn.th Hotel, can be drained. It was recommeded that the sewer be constructed up to a point opposite the house of Mr. D. Kydd, RAINFALL. I The rainfall for the the past month has been as follows :—Cwmlliedi, 4-74 inches rain fell during 24 days. Oldmarket, 4-15 inches radi). fell during 25 days.

THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE. I MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. I At ? meeting of the Sanitary Committee of the Llaneliy Borough Council, held on Friday last, the medical officer (Dr. S. J. Roderick) submitted his report for the quarter ending March, 1897, as follows:—During this quarter there were registered in the district 182 births, which, according to the estimated population is equal to a birth-rate of 261 per 1,000. Males (legitimate). 97: females, 79; total, 176. Males (inegitmate), 3; females, 3; total, 6. For the same period there were 130 deaths, giving a mortality of 19-7 per 1,000. They were distributed as follows: Males, 63; females, 67. Deaths in Wards: Ward I, 46; Ward II, 51 Ward III, 33. Ages at (leatti Under 1 year, 35 1 year and under 5 years, 12; 5 years and under 15, 3 15 years and under 25, 7 25 years and under 65, 45; 65 years and upwards, 28. Causes of death:—I. Zymotic diseases: Scarlatina, 1; influenza. 2; rlinumati ;m, 1 whooping ong-h, i F c,; <tiuu.ion.-u diseases: ?, ,? Local diseasbS, Consumpt?'p. 23 Ct'ncf il.l. Local diseases, (a) nerv'in ■ sy 4t**m: Paralysis, 13; convulsions, 9; i nflam, :i IJl brain, 1: softening of brain, 1. (»> Circulatory system: Heart disease. 14; in flam- 1 mation of veins, 1. (c) Respiratory system Bronchitis, 17; inflammation of lungs, 10 spasm of glottis, 1; pleurisy, 2. (d) Digestive system: Inflammation of bowels, 5; cirrhosis of liver, 1. (f) Urinary system Blight's disease, 4; diabetes, 2. IV. Developmental diseases: (a) Children, premature birth, 4; debility, 1; emaciation, 8; ulceratioa of umbilical cord, 1 (b) old age, 7. Sickness: Fourteen cases of scarlet fever were reported during the quarter. January: Ward I, 4 Ward II, I Ward III. 1. Februarv: Ward I, 2; Ward II, 2; Ward III, 0. March: Ward I, 3; Ward 11,0; Ward III, 1. The health of the town is in a satisfactory condition, and practically free from infectious diseases.

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I THE LOCAL CUP TIE. I I —- I VICTORY OF THE MOONLIGHTS IN I THE FINAL ROUND. The fin d round in the lncal Challenge Cup com- petition, the cup being given by the Llanelly Foot- ball Club, was played at Siradey on Saturday last, between the Moonlights and St. Peter's Stars, Both teams were well represented, a.nd evenly matched. The Stars played down the slope in the first half against the wind. Shortly after the start the Moon lights registered a minor. Soon after the kick out, they were again hovering round the Stars' citadel. However, the defence was too good, and could not be penetrated. The Stars transferred the warfare to the centre, Ivor Lloyd putting in a grand kick. A minute later they brought off a desperate rush, which took them to the line. They were not long here however: Oakley, receiving from the scrum, kicked into touch near ihe 25 flag. The Moonlight forwards got the ball into the open, and dribbled, np to within a few yards of the goal. Davies obtaining, kicked over the line, and drew another minor. The Stars were now seen to advantage and penned their opponents in their own 25. Ivor Lloyd attempted to drop a goal, but Watts picking up, cleared in grand style. A round of passing between the Moonlight backs resulted in one of the wing men being collared on the line. They made several attempts to cross, but each time were driven back. Another minor was shortly afterwards registered by the Moonlights. Half-time was then called, the Moonlights having three minors in their favour to nil. In the second half the game became very exciting, each team making an extraordinary effort to score a major point. The Moonlights were repeatedly called upon to defend their line, which they did exceedingly well. The Stars backs were put in motion, but a low pass to Coles spoilt a good chance. Again the Moonlights cleared their goal, and brought off a splendid rush to the centre. They confined most of the play hereabout to the forwards. The Stars' backs got away agnin. and placed the Moonlights, citadel in great danger. Davies passed out of the sernm to Hughes, who threw to Rees and the latter to Lodwig, who missed the pass when he had simply to waik in. All the chances given them, indeed, were thrown away. Time was shortly afterwards called, leaving the score.- Moonlights, 3 minors; St. Pel cr's Stars, nil. The Moonlights were presented with the cup, and spent a great part of the evening in parading the town with the treasure in their possession. Teams POSITION. MOONLIGHTS. ST. PFTFR'S. B-ick W Williams. W Thomas Threequttrter. T Charles Reg Coles Threequarter ,J Evans -Titti Hughes Threequarter W Davies. Maddonk Rees i Threequarter T Davies T Lodwig Half-back W H Oakley Ivor Lloyd Half-back G Adler Tom Davies Forward A Hughes. Tom Davies Forward Owen Siviioix .I Jones Forward J Watts O Bath Forward P Jones D E James Forward. H Davies D LI Bowen Forward. E Samuel D G Roberts Forward. Dai Dillvvyu T Morgan Forward J. Evans Dan Lewis In reference to the challenge made by the White Stars to play the Moonlights, we are given fro understand that a match will be played at the Halfway grounds between the two teams on Whit Monday.

THE TIN PLATE TRADE. I ACrrfON OF THE MEN'S UNION. V,Z., Gl?,NERAL NOTICES PRESENTED. Once more South W-ales is to witness a crisis in the tinplate trade. It was hoped that the reduction of active mills from 500 to 350 would allow that number to be kept regularly going. However that hope has not been realised, for during the last month some 40 mills have been brought to a standstill, and for the want of remunerative orders this number is likely to be added The stoppage of mills will certainly alter the position of buyer and seller, for the consumption of tinplates both at home and other countries, apart from America, is greater than ever it was before, and is certainly up to the productive capacity of 350 mills at 576 boxes per mill. But the production of mills of late has considerably exceeded that, and there- fore explains to some extent why supply has exceeded demand, and; he result that remunerative prices cannot be obtained. In these circumstances it might be expected that there would be attempts to interfere with wages. Such has been the case, for we find that the tinplaters at several works in Glamorganshire have been asked to work under the list of 1874, and this the men have refused to do and acting in the knowledge born of experience that reduction of wages would prove no remedy, the Tinplate Workers' Union promtly decided to grant themen at all those places strike pay, and set to work to alter the present conditions by bringing about astop week. On Saturday a meeting of the Union Executive was held at the Union Offices, Swansea, with the object of finally deciding whether circum- stances justified the presentation of notices. The president of the Union, Mr. Thomas Benjamin, occupied the chair, and there were present Mr. Henry Davies, vice-president; Mr. Thomas Phillips, general secretary Mr. J. H. John, editor of the Industrial World, ;».<! Messrs. W. Walker, Ivor Gwynne, W. Hughes, Jonathan Jones, W. Roberts, and D. Jenkins, Executive members. It was found that there were 60 notices placed in the hands of the Union officials, covering all but the men of 20 mills who belonged to the Union. It was reported that some men could not act, being on special contract, but the contract was that the men be paid the 1874 list until October next. The Executive de- cided that notices be presented, and afterwards the notices were duly registered und posted. There are some works that will not be affected. These are works like Cwmfelin and Upper Forest, works that have been idle for long periods. Another works which is beyond the control of the Un:I'Jl j., Pontardawe. Apart from these the not ices will bring about a stoppage of work at 280 mills and a decrease of output of some 170,000 boxes of tinplates. The fifvet of this check to production will be realised w hen wc v that the total Ptov.k of tinplates at Swansea last week was 154,138 boxes. VIEWS OF MANUFACTURERS. One of our reporters writes: I have been making inquiries of those interested in the tinplate trade respecting the attitude assumed by manufacturers in relation to the proposed stop-week in June, notices in that connection having been already given by the men. The initiative taken by the Union does not appear to have given rise to much discussion, and I am rather disposed to think that not a few manufacturers will be ready enough to close for a week when June comes. Trade is undoubtedly bad, and prices arc unsatisfactory to a degree. In the course of my investigations I found a feeling to accept the stop-week without demur if trade showed no improvement in the meantime. One factor in the policy of the Union was, however, specially referred to, viz., the decision to apply the remedy practically all round, without distinction of works where the output has been contracted for some time. It was pointed out to me that more dis- crimination would have been shown if the stop' week proposal were confined to factories where all the mills are in operation. It is, however, very unlikely that any amendment in this direction will be made.