The Llanelly Mercury and South Wales Advertiser

KIDWELLY. On Thursday last, before Messrs. W. 1") '1.. J\. 'A," 'l. )- ""J lV-¡J_ James (Mayor) and G. E. Bow en, a gipsy woman, named Rose Smith, alias Price" <49), was brought up in custody and charged with stealing the sum of two shillings by means of a trick from Mrs. Eynon. of the" Mason's Arms, Kidwelly. From the evidence ten- dered it appeared that defendant went to the Mason's Arms, and asked for a shilling-worth of rum. She being in a drunken state, this was refused. She afterwards asked Mrs. Eynon for a two-shilling piece for two shil- lings, and on Mrs. Eynon prencinng the florin she made a snatch for it and decamped. P.C. n. J. l>a vies apprehended her on the Carmar- then road. Defendant pleaded guilt v. and asked for leniency, as she was in drink at the time. She also said she belonged to a re- spectable gipsy family—the"" Prices. The Mayor si>oke mo; sternly to her. and said people of IK v k'nd should not be allowed io sro about the country doing wrong b'ke this. She was sent down for fourteen days. -0- Last Sunday, being "Flowering the custom of decorating the graves of dear ones gone before was observed almost univer- sally. and for a few days previous to Sunday St Mary's Churchyard presented a very inter- esting appearauc-e, so many persons beiug en- gaged in the task -^f cleaning up in i i ves. Considering the early date upon which Palm Sunday fell ibis year. and the scarcity of flowers, the display on the whole was most creditable. We have this week the celebrated Esther Grimes Opera Co. in grand and comic operas. On Saturday night, the no less celebrated Treorehy Male Voice Party will give a grand concert, at Siloam Baptist Chapel. Easter week we have on Wednesday evening a whist drive and dance in connection with the Kirl- welly Quadrille (lass, and on Saturday an eisteddfod in connection with the St. Mary's Welsh Sunday School. TOWN COUNCIL. The usual, monthly meeting of the Kidwelly Town Council was held at the Town Hall on Friday evening last, the Mayor (Councillor W. T>. James) presiding. There were also present Aldermen J. G. Anthony, H. E. Smart, W. Wilkins, and i). G. Anthony, Councillors G. E. Bowen, A. Stephens, George .Jones, R. H. Isaac, T. Reynolds, R. H. A nth. ony, and S. H. Evans, together with the Clerk INIr. 1). C. Edwards), the Medical Officer of Health (Dr. Griffiths), the Surveyor (Mr..J. Morgan), and the Sanitary Inspector (Mr. J. Davies). Plans of a house and shop proposed to be built in Station Road, for Mr. John James, were discussed and passed, subject to there Ixiing no bay window on the ground floor, and a 5-foot wall built at the end of the garden. That of the proposed house and shop in Causeway Street for Mr. W. Tlasies was de- ferred, pending « visit of the Council to-the spot. In regard to the latter, the Doctor brought, forward the question of the drain from the hack of the Bell Inn, and suggested that a 9-inch pipe in 1 ud through Bridge St. to the river, to take tip this drain. The Coun- cil decided to go into this matter also when on the spot, and the Mayor urged the mem- I)ers t',) turii lip a,t t l i i bers "to turn up at this proposed visit. The matter of the 01"angwendraet.li water supply was also discussed, and the whole question of an augmented town supply will be dealt with at a special meeting of the Council to bo held in a fortnight, the Mayor, saying that he thought they v-oulfl have to fall back oil the Gwsnllian Well scheme after all.. Extra lamps were ordered for "The 40" dis- trict, and the account for lamps supplied was ordered to be paid. The Clerk reported the receipt of a copy of the new Cinematograph Act. and also read a letter from a firm of -s offering to bring out a guide to Kidwelly, and asking the Council to co-operate. The matter was handed over to our correspondent to deal with. Messrs. n. G. Anthony. D. Gravell, and D. Morris,were, appointed overseers, and it was reported that Messrs. T. Jones, Mountain School, and D. H.Dav;es had been elected auditors. The Mayor re-appointed Councillor W. Dunn Davies as his auditor. ECHOES OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL j ELECTION. A slight breeze arose in regard to the recent. County Council fight. Councillor s. H. An- thony. the defeated candidate, fTitjcised the election address of Councillor A. StBpbens. and said it was not correct for him > it t he had been the nuans of t-ffertuio by having the ma;n road. tiken hv the County Council, and it was also nut orreei to say that the negoti it' i,r regarding the taking over of the Town "^lulg5 had not beeu carried out m a businessik » v <y. He also said that Mr. Stephens had t1 1 the Town Council had not acted in a bus ->* s "oke wo- • As to the business abilities of the members of the County Council. Mr. Anthony m.mtain-od that there was no Conn. .in England or Wales which carried out its duCes in a nioi-c husi j nesslike nt.annerthan the Carmarthenshire County Council. The Mavor said all this was not, exactly in order, and hart q() nhi,Jt;nrl tCI fiufl \Hh the manner ih which Tllfr Stephens fouebt the election. There wis. h"i> =oer. o^o tl"r><r in Mr. Stephens's address which he thought was ronv-tli.e p-ragranh that their Council had ?.ot de'.dt wth the Bridge one&tion in a businesslike mam or. Mr. A. Stepb ens. reph'hisr. -do ?? To'i Cimneil v"not ehar«?«d with -am-mine' m ))?? address. He only said that lowed to have another tiy. [ t rh.q s ,he\ n on Id ha.veb.3en able t0 save paying anything for ) taking o\ er the Bridge. When he was a menl- her net u he had brought the matter before the ( .out. ( uincil, and only lost the motion for t d "g '1 t Brides over free by one vote. He had .41 1 id to Mr. Anthony personally to have am th*' try at g 'King them to take it over free, or .it least at a lower figure. Mr 4 cve r? Stephens pi 11 il slio v 1, bv the Surveyor's own figures, tl u bu 1 IJ- over of the county roads by the ( >u it} ( ok! had been the means of saving £ 36 a year to the borough. He also quoted the relatLvo cost of the county main roads for the last five or six years, show- ing the immense increase since Mr. iA,tc)tii,i- sey's services had been dispensed with. Several other members of the Connen essayed to speak on the subject, but the Mayor sternly refused to allow any further discus- sion. The Mayor reported that the Property Com- mittee had met. and had already done some good. work. They had given certain lease- holders notice that they were not allowed to sub-let. They had also arranged to look into the dilapidations a; Cvffredin and Llan- hiraeth. and they w i hi ts v the Council to fence in their property at Stockwell. A discussion also a±o • .> to the liability of holders of land alongside the river bank for keeping the embankments in proper repair. A letter was read from Mr. W. Davies re- garding certain property in Lady Street, • and the Clerk promised to bring the conveyance, ¡ etc.. to the next meeting. I

FELINFOEL. I Mr. William Davies, Bridge Row, has been I presented with a handsoOlC marhle deck and two bronze figures by the staff and employees of the Western Tinplat-c Works, on his de- parture to take up an important appointment m the Old Castle Tin pi ate Works. Mr. Luther Stephens, Pantteg (who is at present an assistant master at Bynea- School), has passed the schoolmasters certificate exami nation. Cbngratu latiohs! The prospects for tin o l'ng cricket season are exceed ingly promising. A strong second eleven has been formed, with Mr. W. J. Mason as captain, and Mr. T, Jenkins as vice- captain, and excellent bxt-uies have been arranged for both teams by the honorary sec- retary. Mr. Henry Griffiths. —o — Mr Arthur Hughes, manager of the Trebuan Aerated Water Works, was presented by the employees with a handsome silver cigarette case on his departure to take up a business ■of his own. This new mineral water: works, which is nearly ready, is situated near the National Schools, and is fitted throughout with the most modern and up-to-date machi- nery. We wish Mr Hughes every success in I his new venture. Alter months o," lard work the great dav of the bazaar til. s place at the Council School on Tuesday M,i,s Stepney will open the fun n at 2.30, and. judging by the large number oi tickets already sold, there is likely to be a busv time. Besides, the diffe- rent such :;s rancv. woodwork, book, flower and plan 1 stalls, there will also be numerous s it ( nt irtainments. Miss Owen, of the In11 it St ho >1, has a class of children who will givedmi exhibitions and action songs, while a number of girls, under the conduct >rshir> of Mr. D. Rees. will render songs. There will also be plenty of fun in the r.Jayground, including the now popular loop- la, where, of course, "the more vou win, the mu" like you." Messis torn humid mil ,iesi.s. .s tut tiamin^ t 1 A1 1 ) 1 1 1 1 ] ost sj h of that .tn ,het )i< t d x in ip« m 1 drawing for ni'.i'good praxes. As lh( our t ot the ) a/i 1 i- to f 1 d i\ i i pt" ul the eyh- ing debt on the Hall, it is hoped that, the moid ? of the village "nd district will attend in hundreds and spend freely. The Library Com m-tf.ee have also intimated a wish to see the village decora t ed.

I DAFEN. An excellent, paper was read be fore the yes'n^er Mutual Society by Mr. Joseph Powen, the subject being "The Evolution of Man. I t a undoubtedly the best, yet brought let in the society since its inaugura- tion a tew weeks ag e The above society is the me ins >1 bringing local talent to the fore. We are sorry to learn that there is no J'e presentative from Dafen in the Berwick ham- let on the Parish Council for the next term of three years. It is evident that the ratepayers are awakening, as there were eleven nomina- tions for five seats; hut it is hoped that some understanding may he. arrived at to pre- vent an undue cost of a ballot. The same applies to the Westfa hamlet, where "there are four nominations for three seats. -0- Many, pleasant evenings have been, spent hy the yomlg folk of the viUage at the grand world's fair which has paid. us a visit, with Mr 1). Evans, a good old Cymro, as proprietor. The loop-la has been the centre of attraction.

LLWYNHENDY AND DISTRICT. There is 110 "likelihood of saving an election in connection with the Parish Council. Apart from fmaneial reasons, this is not alto- gether regrettable, as it will serve to create a more living interest in parochial affairs. People are so ready to under-cstiiuate the work of Parish Councils, and this apathy generally results in iheplection of men with no aptitude whatever for the work. The Rev. Philip Jones. C'anel Newydd, de- livered his 'cry popul 11 < nt, "Matthews, Eweruiy." at Nazareili ( h ipi 1 on Saturday night. The sacred 1 I t was -rowded. and Mr. Jones was at h s I t 1 s great mimetic powers being. specially seen to advantage. Residents have no need to comolain of lack of attractions this Eastertide. On Good Fri- day night the scholars of Bynea School hold their annual- concert at Soar Chapel, which has been kindly lent for the occasion. Mr. D. H. Bowen and staff have spared no pains in making this concert even better than previous events. All the children will take part., and, as usual u n songs will be a prominent t2;]tln;. "The Suffragettes" should certainly nor 1x: 1 1 I by anyone. In addition, there ■ iii also 1 bioscope exhibition. -0- On Easter Monday the members of St. David's Church have a tea party and concert. -0)- So far, we have, heard nothing regarding the formation of a cricket, -lob in the district- There are plenty of young men in the neigh- bourhood to form several teams, and it only requires a few leading rigtiros to move in the matter to rouse them into action. It is a pitty that, so littl • atb-ntion is paid to healthy recreation, and ve sincerely hope that some- thing will be done this season.. Now is the time to move in the matter.

I LLANGENNECH. j Our two district councillors. ■ Messrs Evans; and Joseph, held a meeting at Bethesda Ves- t.r\ on Friday night to give an account of their stewardship. Roth gentlemen spoke, and had a very sympathetic hearing. Mr. H. A. Jones was voted to the chair, which he filled with credit. On Sunday and Monday last the Rev. Cuth- hert Cardiff, oftTciated at the Pry 11 Sioii anniversarv -ervK^s. Mr. Thomas is a pie i< h T of ere i* promise, having the abilitv pie sen his matured thoughts in an attractive and eloquent fashion. On Tuesday evening, nt Salem Chapel, the ceremony of crownine toe bard was gone through for the first: the village. The Awhdruid's part voo t k by Gwili. A de- railed account rf thrr :eresting meeting is withheld until next weak. Mr. 1 1 < h V I bus ;rc to is th recipient, on • Wednesday of last u k of a verv handsome walKing-stick by bis fleet Is hd M D s i .v < 1 c d a i,cautif¡:1 1 t1 n mibii- oJ the Salem (aioir, of which she was tor years a member. Mr. Hugh A..Tones presided over the meeting, which was held in Salem Vestry. Our hearts go out in sincere sympathy with the parents and relatives of Owen. Davies, of Maes Street, who met with a fatal accident at the Morlais Colliery on Wednesday of last week. His funeral on Saturday was a very ¡ large one. The Rev. Alfred Morris officiated. The deceased was a very amiable young man.

SALE. SALE. SALE. SALE. SALE. THE WHOLE OF THE STOCK OF g WILLIAM DAVIES & SONS, Cabinet Makers, &c., 27 & 29, STATION ROAD, LLANELLY, ) MUST be cleared to make room for extensive alterations in their premises. Their Immense Stock of Bedroom Suites, Parlour I m Suites, Chests, Dressers, Sideboards, Umbrella Stands, Overmantels, Bedsteads and Bedding, Floorcloths,is to be cleared -tt COST PRICE, o a s to avoid stocli i r, sa,.iie dtir?Ln??- time of alterat i ons. ? at COST PRICE, so as to avoid stocking same during time of alterations.  1 USUAL PRICE. SALE PRICE. 1 BEDROOM SUITES ?19 19 0 ?16 16 0 I I „ „ 16 16 0 13 13 0 g „ 14 14 0 12 0 0 I 12 0 0 10 0 0 1 „ 10 *0 0 8 0 0 &c. t" I! USUAL PRICE I^EICE. ? PARLOUR SUITES £10 10 0 ?7 i 9 0  (Leather). 5 0 0 3 19 6 &c. 4 10 0 3 10 0 B SIDEBOARDS 12 0 0 9 0 0 )[ 10 0 0 7 0 0 &c. I Cash Buyers, now is your opportunity. All to be cleared regardless of cost. | L ——-

I FIVE ROADS. An interesting farewell presentation meeting was held at the School on Thursday evening, when a large audience had gathered to honour Mr. J. G. Jones, Brondini Cottage, previous to his departure to take up a Tespollsiblc. posi- tion as colliery manager in N.atal. Mr Jones, who u. couple of years ago gained his first- class manager's certificate, latterly held an important position on the managing staff of the Cross Hands Colliery, and when the news arrived of his appointment in South Africa, his Five Roads friends felt that they could not allow the occasion to pass without urnne recognition on their part. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Daves, Minhurtach, who together with Messrs. T. Thomas, D. Da vies, .J. M. Jones, W. Leonard, Captain Hm\ells,andothers, spoke most ?highly of Mr. Jones as an honest, straightforward, and persevering young man, whose character and att-'oninents well fitted him for his duties as colliery manager. An excellent programme of songs and recitations was proceeded with, in which the following took part:—Misses _J. Jones, S. Rowlands, M. Williams, Messrs. M. Lloyd, n. Williams, R. Williarus, W. Beynon, H. Stephens, together with the Five Roads Choir, of which Mr Jones was once a mem-, ber. TowanTs the middle of the proceedings the Chairman calledupoll Mrs. J. M. Jones, to Jua ke the presentation. Mrs. JoT)es said it gave her much pleasure, on be- half of the inhabitants of Five Roads, to pre- sent him with a travelling bag. a fountain pen, and Brinley Riehards's edition of the "Sungs of Wales," as small tokens of their high esteem and regard, hoping that lie would still climb higher on the ladder of fame, and wishing him. a long, happy, and useful life. Mr. Jones, in attemptin.g to respond, com- pletely broke odown, and sympathetic, tears were seen throughout the whole audience. When at last lie recomposed himself, he said lie hoped they would not measure his thanks by the length of his speech. It was the most trying moment of his life to stand before his friends to wish them "Good bye." He thanked them from the bottom of his heart. The pro- ceedings terminated with the singing "He's a jolly good fellow" and "Hen Wind fy -(' Mr. Jones was ecmally popular at Cross Hands. On Wednesday evening lie was pre- sented by the staff and workmen with a gold watch, silver cigar and match boxes, and gold links and studs, all suitably inscribed. -0- The Five Roads Sports ramouttec have. we understand, prepared an edtra'-iive programme for their annual sports on Tuesday of Witit- week j

I TRIMSARAN. A public meeting was held on the 16th inst. to protest against the parish meeting that was held, on the 14th inst.. owing to the fact that no notices of it were given. The law says that notice should be given seven clear days he- fore such a meeting; the law- also lays it down that no candidate can be chairman of the meeting, which was the case here. We, to congratulate Mr. David Bonn ell on his unopposed return as a rural district councillor and guardian of the poor. No doubt. Air Bonnell will prove himself an use- ful member. We do hope and trust that our new guardian will hear in mind that, the Re- lief (Vimioittee should be not a court of jus- tice, but a throne of mercy. -0- Dr. Thomas, Whitland, said that the new County Council had come in. -like a lion, and he hoped that it would go out like a lion. But we hope it will not become a "b-ear gar- den." At the statutory meeting last week I sat on the cross benches below the gangway, and could not speak nor vote. Hard lines for fl social reformer, when I thought of speaking against selecting aldermen from those who were not elected at the last election. Also, I thought of speaking in favour of the ISduea- tion Committee being a committee of the whole Council; hut J am glad a notice of motion was given to that effect by one of the councillors. Bravo! T. E. P. I

PONTYBEREM. j At the Pontyberem Mining Centre, on Wed- 11wsday of last. week, Mr. R. n. Harris, Seven Sisters, commonly known as the blind inven- tor, gave a demonstration before ,a large, com- pany of students and others on his patent shot-firing apparatus. The invention is de- signed to obviate the relative dangers atten- ding a miss-lire shot. The shot-hole, is first charged, and stemmed without the detonator, which is afterwards inserted by means of the patent inserter. Should a miss-hre occur, the deFe?tive detonator can be withdrawn from the charge and another inserted without, any danger, the latter being the chief aim of the inventor. The demonstration was interesting and instructive, and Mr. Harris successfully answered a perfect volley of questions, and was favourably commented upon by Messrs. T. Seymour, Coalbrook Collieries: Hughes, Ponthenry Collieries; and I). Lloyd, Cap'el Ivan CoMieries. It has been arranged that a practical demonstration shall be given at the Coalbrook Colliery (by kind permission of Mr T. Seymour, manager), and the students of the centre and local officials are invited to see the same. Mr. W. H. Bellin, county lecturer, proved an efficient lecturer, at whose sugges- tion the above invitation was entertained. I -0- j A combined visit of the Pontyberem, Cross I Hands, and ("efncithyn Minin? Classes? was successfully <-arricd ont .on Friday evening last to the new sinkings now in course of operation for the Blaen-Hirwaun Colliery Co., by the kind pennission of M. Lewis, manager and sinking contractor. \l i ftv students accepted the invitation, and T) f the novel experience of descending a shaft, a considerable number being for the first, time carried through space 'by rope, the majority of mines being inclined planes. Every con- sideration was shown by the manager, who had prepared waterprool clothing and placed them at the disposal, of the students; and he was justly entitled to the cordial vote of thanks proposed by Mr. W.* H. Bellin, secon- ded by Mr. T. Jones, class lecturer, and en- dorscd by Mr. 1). Howell (from the office of Mr. T. Arnold, mining and civil engineer, Llanelly), and by the students. Mr. Lewis suitably responded, and promised another in- vitation at a future date, when the collieries will be further developed.

LLANDEBIE. j My dear "Casual's Chip,"—You have in your extremity drank long draughts from the cup of revenge. It wouId be well to remind you that there is a bitter drop at the bottom of the cup. You alone are offended, and speak evil of others through envy. Let, your readers examine your credentials to arrogate to your- self the arbitrary position of judge of all and sundry in this place. You attacK (or, rather, fail) a- fellow scribe.for painting John Barley- corn in every conceivable shade. When in v on i- sober moments, have a good look with your swollen eyes at the colour and -its effect. You will surely agree that it is nothing like the shade or the strong character of our grands old steeple. I must not blame you. as it is some elderly person has told you this, amongst a goodly number of gossip. He said that "hen gount" was the downfall, of two drapers. You might, when you meet him again, ask him where are The fanen heroes of industry, so that we can turn out in hundreds and fete our noble martyrs. Mufflers, motor veils, sealskin jackets, music hssons, 'etc., all supplied on the "tick" system, ending in catastrophe. If I were • *a wearer of these I would surely fling your tissue of falsehoods in your teeth. Since When have drapers sup- plied music lessons—bv the yard or mile, eh? Really. do not allow these old age pensioners to make you so ridiculously funny. To be humorous without offence is clever: hut, as. you must be aware, you have not. an inkling of cleverness. It may end in your passing your corpulent form as twin brother of Miss Charles worth, who has successfully estab- lished her claim to A part of a. rather large estate. Oh! deae, you are getting too con- ceited. You pass judgment on our immortal souls. Sports go in droves, not for preaching. but for walkins. You must bold the s, of eternal rest. Hello! what do I read now ? The truth is difficult to obtain. I admit defeat. I took your scribbles for truth. Your informers are perverters of the truth, and you are the means to an end. It is really dangerous to conn near such a, fountain of corruptness, for fear of sickness and the ever-flowing stream of suffering humanity. What ■ about the te-i service? I should advise the young man in question to buy another set. and present them to you, so that the "bums" will have some- thing to take when they collect "hen gount." It. would be advisable for-the sporting lady to do likewise. But J -rather doubt whether "my boy" would care to accompany a hatless, costumeless, and bootless lady sport. It might pass all Tight nta seaside re- sort for bathing purposes, but not here. I have treated your notes, dear "Chip." seria- tim,not .seriously, but jocubrly. as J believe a soft answer turueth aw.iv A\r.t,t,h. Will you allow me, dear "Chip," to give you and" all drapers a few serious hints! Never throw dirt; it makes your hands unclean. When you come here to reside, never take the sign off the side. Attend to your business, in pre- ference' to spying and gossiping. If married, respect and love your wife arid children, thereby ensuring ét, haupy and contented home. Have YOJT goodf; ready beforc demand payment. Never bother about, iamuv records or circuinstances of birth of ( i t liiers, but take oare that theii i ic^tnt c i ui stance's are good .enough, for pawn t 1 is i bad practice to give -credit, csj mil f A U have obtained credit youj- If. I f vo < • • i t pay your rent you aTE; hopcle:;sl\' Wh?n you fail in business, look to fOT the cause: then you may nnd •• i»» • r1v. Have  Chn:;)':v Chop' good ?,(?ur-CI)?p 

Hanging to a Bedstead. A ycung man named Archie Will' u is it siding at Stepney Place, narrowly escaped with his life on Friday. His mother h od i noise in the bedroom, and,- fearing soirn thing of a seri. us nature had happened, cdbd foi assistance. A Salvation Army offhu and others rushed into the bedroom, an 1 found Williams suspended to the bedstead by a muffljer. Williams was found to be nil ox scions, and the police were sent for. After being medically examined by Dr. Evans lie was sent to the Asylum. — —.

THE ELECTIONS. 1 The following nominations were uieived on Thursday for seats on the liho District Council and. Board of Gi rliao — BOARD OF GUARDIANS. Ward I.—*W. Pugh, Dr. J. L. Davies, Evan He-es, and Miss Stepney. Ward II.—*R. C. Jenkins. *Tbomas .Tones, Nathan Griffiths, J. Vaughan. Evans. Ward III.—*Rev. Trevor Jones, ';i'Rev. David Davies. Denotes old members. A seat in Ward I. was held by the late Mr. R. M. Roberts. URBAN COUNCIL. Ward I.—W. H. Samuel, *W. David, *Wm. Roberts, W. Vivian. Wa,rd. II.—"D. R. Jones, (jr. H. Stac-ey, *E. W. Joties, Richard Davies. fWard III.—0. Randell, '4H. D. Rees, "Evan Evans, LVaughan Evans. Denotes old members. There are two seats in each ward. Miss Stepney and Mr. Vaugh-in Evans have withdrawn tbeir nominations for the Board of Guardians. I There are no withdrawals' for the Urban I Council OD, itie nomination of Mr. Richard Davies is invalid.

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Ratepayers" Protest. I ,I-. FREEMASONRY ATTACKED. Some More Perslonalities. A public meeting of ratepayers was held at the Market Hall, Oil Tuesday night, in re- sponse to a petition subiuiUed to the Council to consider town affairs. Mr. W. H. Samuel, Old Castle Road, moved a resolution that that meeting protested against the action of some of the members of the Urban Di strict Coupcil in advocating the granting of iP,900 as honorariums to two offi- cials who were already well paid for their services (applause). The Chairman asked Mr. Samuel whether lie could moditv his resolution in. such a sense that the manor could be left a little mrtre open until they had had an opportunity of diHussMiig the facts and knowing the merits uJ the case. Mr samuel replied that he could "not accede to the Chairman's request, because they had been for a long time unable to gleansuffi- cient information in regard to the matter. His motion dealt with town affairs, for which ob ject- the meeting had been called. He did not wi.di them to be under tbe impressiun that he intended going for either of the officials, because lie had every respect for Jfr, hpon irt and Mr. Wat keys. He did not agree with the principle that had lately been advocate I on the .Council, and in proof of his assertion that! the officials, were already well paid he gave I a comparison of what, the town clerk dt' ut- the time during Mr..lenn'ings's tenure of office. Mr. Snow-art received £ 400 a as i clerk and solicitor to the 'Council, and also R150 as clerk to the Harhour Trust. The ( nituil aiso paid his solicitor's licence, which in ul a total of £ 566 6s.. The deputy clerk < ivtd £ 140 per annum: assistant, and the junior clerk, £ 46; making a total of I The office and mil i its were also found. Mr. • Jennings was in receipt of £ 375 as town clerk. £ 50 irom the To i mi. i oi TPut, provided his own office tunin.ure and. bonks and materials, and also paid his clerks. The difference between the t n s \va¡:;£231 6s., irrespective of the £ 200 per .mnnm which was at pTesent being paid to Mr. Ivor W.atkins as clerk to the Education C oi Hi itt » town ill fit financial position of I hi icllv s mg that tlier would be asked one of these days to pi,a(,ti(-t,Iiv ni-i arrangement with "then creditors, the Bank of Eicl< ul v a- not in a pnsiiion ii pay hono-arnmiH to any of its ,oflidals < npl iuae). The hui\ \o s depart-, tnentconldulso be (in I ont M< e P mo- pÙcall\- than at He did noi bell-eye 111 1 the arra.ngement inadi by the Council in. re- 1 gaid to the (dii ri" out of the new water- woiks >■ L The oil f the to. 11 as uol t 1 11b for n Surveyor, and he i is 1 i 1 h tlie of the Deputy Surveyor-and transfer I i 1 to the n iteiwoik^ 1 1 .nould receixi- a higher salary T! 11 he at present ve< ti\ed (b^ 1 be a i He t 11 t d some, of the ,,La dGMrvpd the extra- ordinary services! rendered to the town., but) they slum Id not be 1-ennun 1 lied for every hit I of extra IK be 'o t Mci they were home, I on (u count (t sickness. n on holidavs, thei-r j salary was 1 nd 1 o tlipy sliould, therefore, be 71111 trt 1 to do a. j HI extra work when the occ 1 i 1 < c Mr. G. 11 H K y ( mc!e d the motion, and endorsed ti Ie that \btn the j > orikiab v.eie o from Lhn til d j liu 1 -s for the t >' they were paid, u 1 'mtr 10 tiieir salary, £ 1 lis. 6d. tier clay. The Chairman: That. is in respect of their expenses. Mr. Staeey said that whether the money was paid as salary or expenses, it came out of the pockets of the l-'itepayers. which was the most important question. It, was the duty of the Council to take each man on his merits, and not, allow, the Clerk :?<h 8un('voT to do what thf:YFked WiUI t1:o The staff were eumUned bv the C?unci], by whom j thev hould be cnntimkd 1 Mr. Evans asl ed vbothfi it vad of the ( I I duty to do P i r bani.ent•■M. V w ork. The- Chairman send rf had been explained t nit of nuuibr 1 it Mi spov, irt's salary did not inclucJe duties. A" a ni.atteroffact. \!i Bia.iu I 1 s. Mr "0. Jas. Davies. and other meiubers (If the Council tT..ie,l to do the whole oi the hgil old T^oli-ovieivb. rv work of the Council tor the sum of uh" -h they th.ought s,tfi<i<ut, hul. naiH!v, Ow HM)iíOD d 1 tted. (shame). Mr.' O. C. I'. i\ \i 1 v 11 give ih 1 1 of 1 ho«t! v 1 > 1 i oid again; th.c motion1!; ———————-—————————————. |. said the following voted Messrs. D. J as. Davies, W. -Boranw ll 1 John John, Tom HucheS, Herbert- j). i and himself. Tiie V!,crl (Mr. Spowart) said that Mi M? '?tn. 1904" the 101 lowing voted against 1? motionMessrs. Joseph May bery, J.S Tr«' g;ming, EJbs Evans, John Thomas, Joseph ?jH)ams, W. Eynon, Howell Bevan, and 1. •fon-es. T(?ad the :imci  Air. Ellis Kvaiis: Will you read the aUJcnd- meat? 1 i r Mil ul u "mendment was proP,,se; t:\ M.i. ,.i\y. and seconded by Mr. 11,4 "tbid .11 10 1 t 7 lovisions 0f the new lIfi bout Bill, the notices to the Clerk and ,f be \\jtl <b i\ u ti I 1 latters were left as tIle. were un.t.d the passing of the Bill • J Mr. Eiiia Evans said the councillors t, time dil f desire to disturb the an"1'1 uie-j lIlt IJ the solicitor. They were all agreec1l iu 711.11.pit. it> bind the Clerk down. Mr. A. .1 i; T huuias also s,poke..f Mi u 1 iic1 whether the train fare of the ( lerk v.a-, in-Laded ill the allowance 0 £1 11s. 6d. per day? The < ban m u it7 1 cd in the negative. The t h-ik «ud the Government allowaiicP A-as 21s., but upon t,he slu 1 I u 1 ( 11, crk for the time being felt 1 ''A T payments, in the way 0 c al) I", tegr;un s, telephou-e messages, al Urban ConnO, had p l the duty to Pel." j.oiui .ill (iron! o 1 work without aO'h^ tional h s.», The Government aiidif1^ voi 1 1 than 21s. per diem, aii(i the i h i ti Spowart's) suggesTioi'" d* 1 1 1 21s. to 31s. 6d. I-T •>d\i il 1 t s s the extra 10s. 6d. a.,g tb m.rl t h 1 y but in point of fact a.o i-> 1 t < e he could assure 1 > s 1 ^h thing of the £ 1 lis. 6d- u 1 ir t ic were other expenses, 1 was out of pocket so ( 1 1 ci 1 m -1 the fact that wlten he to perform tb? duties of his nil f- from there. He was ??" u*i'i h 1 11 hank book, and, so t'at fro;li he N\-as z250 out  nocket. Mr. Dan GruhrJis asked whether there waS 1 i s it 1 1 „ members of any s. -i;ef f i u g of public bodies | T h 1 t unaware of it. V ( 1 i 1 it there was a seriou^ |j + 1 nt (i 1 11 | L_>blem which he wishes J ji v. f seriously. From th1- foil 1 1 i ne bad had from tin1'- retime with ));em of 1.10ns n.t various parts of the 'country, th 1 01 i work was the fact that, tll); the toll to act. public authorities whO møru hers of secret III s(nne tC\VÜS whero t110re v <u b n is V so<jations, they invari?t'? nOIllinatioÏl, or giVl> "^ny1 >' i (1 n.te who came hefot'^ Di 111 1 i It > if they were member h 1 i Freemasons Hoci?? iT T>' 1 a i?-oi,(] tc) sl a,ai'l" t, il society. \< nibi. from a certain po?'' of tile, i)17ill- !e 't ism, but he, seriously -1..1. 1 .1 —t. v filar. of the jiubl)^ of 1 1 h ji.et' .c-is,.(s faras members  u hi ul eiued. did clash wd'1 one auouior. Ike memons could not, tljcro,, I 11 o tl ( dmv towards their fello^ m'ernhers.;).nd also tow'ards the public, in wider sense, at the same time (applaud'' their own intere3ll?: v h Ii di I t •uty from them—a d:J1) t( tlu T 1 l 1 I i it,? ivoiii(i 1-e H 1 hi 11 i ot h 't" resolution, that tl'? I 1 tfi n < 1 'e Council, at.the ieja' ') i.t''s't | • h ';?!!ir??T.t. to reconsider the ;U;, M i n 1 I ( rk (hear. hear). tuU' ???'??1????'?M???d c'er >'hL "['('nl nt: ')"1 '¡SoHJ b- !iui t t s d.?'<n" -t1 ere v nothing ''J i?????r?????oF?e??e?????" 1 ) 1 1 Snoway( founderst??' i was pald for by hI, sn.i.a.ry. .R 11 J' t l'P' Mr. Hi 1 1 b 1 in reply to the st?^* n e it it 11 1 u' c ret s icieties, said he had neifet'- n ht ti l(h u to anv society. He beo lmt It >ci 1\ that called upon hitn d 1 1 »ioi 1 nst the ratepayers '!d' p I \?hat w'u: \"TOll; al:dnst the l':1tepayers \1" pLlTIH). J-h."t(,oÔ hefnte. theu) IS D'elll')C, 1 f the s u I ) 1 rt 1 I say with a (7,.)Il Hci.enc'. 1 a, t hit r -r interfered with ?'? ui i 1 i ^1 lent in any matter 11 j ) 1 itlt inn 1 (applause). J'c:c:inUon v.'a.s silllsequcntlycarÛ0(t

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