The Welshman

BIRTHS. EVANs-On the 12th inst. at Llwyn-on. Pen- llwyn Park, Carmarthen, to Mr and Mrs W. N, Evans a daughter. ROBERTS.—On the 9th inst..at Penycoed, Llan- fynydd, the wife of Mr. Evan Roberts of a son. IN MEMORIAM. In ever-loviug memory of Willie Evans, son of Mrs Evans, 8, Chapel-street, Carmarthen, who died October 5th, 1909. Yet again we hope to meet him When the day of life has fled; There in heaven with joy to greet him. Where no farewell tear is shed,

CROSS HANDS & NEIGHBOURHOOD. THEAT. -Last Saturday a tea was given to the Sunday school scholars of Calfaria, Penygroes. A large num- ber sat down, and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. PEOSPECTIVE.-—On the 30th and 31st inst the anni- versary services will be held at Calfaria, Penygroes, when the preachers will be the Rev. P. S. Morris, Cww- avon, and the Rev. W. S. Jones, Llwynypia. SCHOLASTIC.Congratulations to Miss Violet Harries, Gors-las, on her having passed the Central Welsh Board Examination with ten distinctions. Miss Harries is a pupil at the Llandilo County School. She is the third daughter of Dr and Mrs Harries. Glaspant, Gorslas. Her success has given great satisfaction to her friends in the neighbourhood. LLANDDAEOG EISTEDDFOD. -Everything augers well for the eisteddfod which takes place at Llanddarog to- morrow (Saturday). There are a large number of sub- jects for competition, and numerous entries have been received. ORDINATION AT GORSLAS. An ordinatien service was held at Gorslas Church last Sunday, when the following were present: -The Lord Bishop of St. David's, Rev. Canon Brown (St. David's), Rev. Robert Williams (vicar of Llandilo), and others. The clergyman ordained was the Rev. J. J. Davies, St. Michael's College, Llandaff. The Bishop delivered an inspiring address. The Litany was read by the Rev. Anthony Britton, vicar of Gorslas, whilst the epistle was read by the Rev Canon Brown, and the newly-ordained clergy- man read the Gospel. The candidate was presented to the Bishop by the examining chaplain, the Vicar of Llandilo. The Holy Communion was afterwards ad- ministered to a large congregation. The service was most impressive, and, no doubt, will leave a good in- fluence behind it. The Rev. J. J. Davies has been licensed as a curate of Gorslas for the important and increasing district of Cross Hands. He comes to us with good credentials. The rev. gentleman commenced his duties on Sunday evening last. ORITUARY.- We regret to record the death of the Rev. J. Parry, Methodist minister at Jerusalem Chapel, Peny- groes, which took place on Wednesday, the iith inst., whilst on a preaching tour in London. The rev. gentle- man commenced his ministerial duties at Bethlehem Chapel. Treorky, afterwards at Llanfynydd and Pon- cader, from whence he went to Penygroes. His death will be greatly lamented by people throughout South and West Wales, where he-was well known as a preacher of a very high standard. He leaves two children —one of whom is the headmistress at Llandyssul County School—to mourn his loss. His remains were brought to Penygroes on Saturday. The funeral, which was largely attended, was held at Brechfa on Tuesday, where his wife and threa children are buried. LLANDILO PROSECUTIONS.—At Llandilo, on Saturday. Thomas Davies, Pentregwenlais, and John Morris and Thomas Roderick, Blaine road, Llandebie, were charged by Mr H. Long Price, superintendent water bailiff under the Carmarthen Bay Fishery Board, with at- tempting to catch salmon with a gaff. Evidence was given by Walter Walters, a water bailiff, and Edward Belamy, a gamekeeper under Lord Cawdor, to the effect that they had been watching the river near Dryslwyn in concealment for some hours. They had seen one of the defendants attaching a gaff to a stick. They also fouud the gaff where the defendants had hidden it near an old tree. Interviewed by the witnesses, defendants said they had only been for a walk. The defendant Morris added, I never saw a salmon in my life, and I would give a shilling this minute for seeing one" (laughter). Defendants were fined £ ] each and costs. Mr J. R. Williams, solicitor, Llandilo, defended. — John Jones and William Davies. two colliers bailing from the neigh- bourhood of Cross Hands, wore charged with killing a pheasant on LJandilo-yr-ynis Field, which forms part of the Abercothi Estate. Mr T. George Williams prosecuted, and Mr Hughes, Ammanford, defended. Defendants denied having been near the field. In the cross-examining of a gamekeeper who produced some feathers, Mr Hughes caused some amusement by asking if the witness's wife did not wear pheasant's feathers in her hat, and if it were not possible that he had procured them from that soutoe. Witness denied this. Each defendant was fined j61 and costs.

LLANELLY. MISSIONARY EXHIBITION.—The missionary- de- monstration to be held at Zion Chapel, Llanelly, on Saturday, October loth, in connection with the above exhibition promises to be a grand success. A choir of 300 children and adults in costumes of various missionary countries will render a varied and interesting programme, and the great pre- parations made and the intense enthusiasm aroused in this good work augur well not only for a highly attractive demonstration, but also for a very successful exhibition during the following week.

WHITLAND. We hear faintly that there is an intention at Whitland to start a chamber of commerce. Good ide^. We hope it will succeed. W e again remind our readers of the grand con- cert to be held at the Town Hall in connection with the above chapel. The artistes are the lead- ing people now before the public in South Wales. Mr. Jones Cremlyn will address a meeting at the Town Hall on Friday evening. He will doubt- less, as the last time, have an uninterrupted hear- ing. Mr. G. ProtheroeBeynon, Trewern, will preside. The Black Cattle Sale conducted by Messrs Evans and Roach took place to-day (Friday), when a valuable stock was shown in the yard. A list of the sales will be sent to the "W elshman. We were glad to see Mr. Thos. Davies, the choir conductor of Tabernacle, enjoying his afternoon ride in a four-wheeler last week. This dispels the idea generally prevalent in the country district that those who follow competitions, eisteddfodau, and such functions are not very well to do. There will be thanksgiving services at S. Mary's Church on Sunday and Monday next, when the Rev. J. J. Evans, Walton East, and the Rev. Martin Phillips, Llansamlet, are expected to con- duct the services and preach during the festival. We expect to have exceptionally good services. The pulpits on Sunday next will be occupied as follows: Soar and Town Hall, Rev. G. Higgs. B.A. Nazareth, Rev. M. Jones, B.A.; Park Hall, a Student from Carmarthen; Bethania, Rev. D. M. Davies, Cvvmbach St. Mary's Church, thanks- giving services. A MISHAP.- We regret to have to report again a similar mishap to what took place last week. j Mr. James Rogers, after leaving the Post Office on Monday evening suddenly fell to the ground, and was in a very exhausted condition for some time. Dr. Williams was soon in attendance, and he ordered Mr. Rogers to be carried home. We find that he is now much better. A NOVEL ADVERTISEMENT.—The resources of the art of advertising are not as yet exhausted. An enterprising plasterer. Mr. Beni. Thomas, whilst laying a concrete pavement in St. Mary Street, has indelibly stamped his name in the material. Whether it will have the desired effect time onh will prove, but the idea is quite npvel and unique in the county. But Benjamin Thomas ha.s had the experience of Yankee Land, and perhaps has imbibed some of the ingenuity of Ur.ele Sam. Had it not been for the timely help given by Mr. Wm. T h omas. D. C Mr. Wm. Thomas. D.C.. a most serious accident might have occurred at St. John Street. Whit- land. on Tuesday last. when a horse driven by Miss Griffiths. St. Mary Street, reared on to the paving opposite Mr. Levi Harries's premises, and tlitiost ran over a small boy. who was snatched from by Mr. Williams. Glyntaf. and nearly dam- aged a huge w indow loaded with various articles, As it was it came heavily in contact with the cornice. TOWN PLANNING ACT, 1909.—The coming of this Act into operation will cause many desirable changes, and the regulations under Section 17 (1) are applicable to this and other districts in the county in fact, throughout England and Wales. The adoption by local authorities is compulsory. If properly enforced with justice, tact and a little paticnce it must prove beneficial to society gener- i ally. Officious officials will make it repugnant and abhorrent ^stringent officials will render it a curse to the country. Careless officials will de- I stroy its offert. but a tactful and judicious official will cause it to be a blessing. A shrewd Council will apply it with care and consideration a hasty Council will spend money recklessly and needlessly in enforcing the regulations by legal proceedings, which could be avoided by due prudence. An ig- norant Council will treat it as a kuge joke, AFTER MANY DAYS.—About three years ago Mrs Baldwin Protheroe lost her purse at an hotel where she was stayiog It contained about L17 10s. and a diamond and ruby pin, valued at 8gs. Everv effort was made at the time to recover the purse or its contents, but all in vain. All hopes of ever finding them again were given up. A few days ago Mrs. Baldwin Protheroe received a letter from Canon W. J. Kelly, of the Catholic Rectory, Pembroke Dock, expressing his wish to see her at Whitland Station on a very important matter. Mrs. Protheroe met him accordingly, when he handed her the purse and pin in tact, at the same time telling her the following story :-The cham- bermaid had taken the purse, which she found under the mattress. This person left the situa- .tion and travelled from place to place, filling en- gagements at different places. Eventually she found herself in one of the largest English towns. In the meantime she had squandered the money and pawned the pin for 10s. Finally- she became a Catholic and visited the priest, where she made a. statement regarding Mrs. Protheroe's purse. She worked hard afterwards and managed not only to redeem the pin, but also in time to re- place the cash which the purse had contained. At length she brought them back to the priest, who forwarded them to the Canon. Mrs. Protheroe. who was overcome with joy at receiving the pin back, as it was her late husbapd's property, handed the Canon L5, who very reluctantly ac- cepted it, £ 1 being ior the girl and £4 for the benefit of their cause. It is highly commendable to become honest, and it is praiseworthy to reward honesty. FOOTBALL.I,augbarne v. Whitland.—Whitland journeyed to Laugharne on Saturday and played the first match of the season. Laugharne won the toss. From the very outset W hitland were ag- gressive. The forwards were heeling well, and the ball was sent out to the backs, who utilised the opportunities to the best purpose. Tries in the first half were scored by D. Thomas, T. Pic- ton and H. Griffiths. During this half the Whit- land backs played remarkably clever football, the combination being of the highest order. Half time Whitland, 3 tries; Laugharne, nil. The second half proved more even, and Laugharne had a share of the attack. Langdon, the captain, on one occasion made a desperate but unsuccessful effort to score, but Whitland were not to be denied they persistently made onslaughts on the Laugharne line. Every time the ball was whipped out from the scrum considerable ground was gained, as a result of the excellent passing. Maurice Rees eventually dodged cleverly through well-nigh the whole of the Laugharne team and scored near the goal posts, but the try was not majorised. After the kick off another try was scored by Picton, the fleet winger. Soon after- wards the whistle went with the score: Whitland. fitries Laugharne, nil. The play of the Whitland team quite surpassed anticipations, and un- doubtedly it augurs well fpr the coming matches. The forwards were full of dash, while the backs, especially Maurice Rees, T. Picton and Tim Lewis combined in a most effective manner. Clement at full-back played his usual safe game,Practice, Whitland. for the League matches. TABERNACLE.—The Tabernacle Chapel, after the completion of the renovation, the fitting of gus for lighting, and a grand organ for improving the singing, can be registered at Lloyds as Al. The only difference between the usual structures legis- tered there and the Tabernacle is that the farmer are copper-bottomed, and the latter is '"pp?r- topped. The new system of ventilating tne p:a^e is a. decided improvement, and it is our humble opinion that every place of worship should be p. o perly ventilated. This should be enforced by i iie local sanitary authority. When these places tie frequented ,by crowded audiences th ree times every Sunday, and the doors locked after every meeting, the humid, disagreeable smell I)f isoij experiences when entering is enough to bring on a fever of the worst type. It is certainly favour- able to the development of consumption; en leaving a hot foul air into the sharp thin a-i r t night is again quite as dangerous. There is. littlj doubt that hundreds of deaths have been cause in this way. Other congregations of different places of worship in the locality would serve their mission better if more attention were given to matters of such vital importance. The high per- centage of consumption in Cardiganshire, Car- marthenshire and Pembrokeshire may with every propriety be attributed to the devotional spirit of the inhabitants. CLEAN SCHOOLS.—Dr. J. T. Creswick Williams, the medical officer of health for this section of the Council schools has complimented the state of the schools in the area of the Whitland Rural District Council, stating that they are kept particularly clean. This reflects well on the head teachers. local managers ónd cleaners. We find that the case is not the same in our neighbouring county of Pembroke, for Mr. Palmer Morgan declares that the schools are "hotbeds of disease." Be- sides, the Director of Education for Pembroke- shire asserts that there is something radically I wrong somewhere in the mental sphere of the schools. So we are sure the teachers in Pem- brokeshire are in a total collapse this week. We should not like to decide whether too much wash- ing or too much sweeping is the more detrimental to the health of the children. Our humble experi- ence is that many a child has caught a chill, and even death, through sitting in a school where the floors are not quite dry after the washing opera- tion, especially little girls. Perhaps the best method to adopt during the cleaning process would be to scatter damp sawdust on the floors, and then sweep them out. When damping the sawdust a little disinfectant could be used in the water to a great advantage. With regard to the mental part we leave that to the host of officials who are found galivanting from school to school, each one with his own whim and method, to decide amongst themselves. There is no wonder that the schools arc in a state of perplexity. I

LLANSADWRN NOTES. On Wednesday morning of last week a wedding of local interest took place at the Tabernacle Chapel, Llandovery. The contracting parties were Mr. Tom James, Ammanford, and Miss Jane Morgan, second daughter of Mrs. Morgans, Maes- y-rhiw, Llansadwrn. Miss Bridget Morgan, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, while Mr. W. James. Cayo, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev. R. Salmon, in the presence of the Registrar, Mr. W. J. James. The general and sincere wish is that there may be a long and happy life in store for them. « • • The shooting season is upon us again, and will shortly be in full swing. I am told that the pros- pects are poor, owing, no doubt, to the exception ally wet weather we have had already to suffer. « « « The quarterly meeting of the Parish Council was held in the Council Schools on Tliurs lay even- ing. The vice-chairman, Mr. Rees Jones. Fion- daunant, presided, and there was a full attend- J ance of members. The minutes of the last meet- ing were signed. A rather long discussion took place regarding a building site for parish hearse. It was unanimously resolved to erect the building on Tirypistyll, which site is generously given free by the owner. • • As announced in the Welshman a few weeks ago, great preparations are already being made for the united temperance festival, which is to be held at Capel Seion on the 11th of December. This is the first festival ever held in the district, and we hope it will turn out a great success. The chairman of the committee is the Rev. R. Sal- mon the conductor of the singing is Mr. James Rees. Gwalia House; and the secretary, the Rev. E. G. Rees, Carinel. Addresses will be given during the day by tb,3 well-known temperance worker. Miss Cranogwen Rees, Llangranog, and by the Revs. J. D. Evans, Talley, and W. Thomas, Waunclyndaf; etc. I

I RE-OPENING OF MORIAH (C.M.) CHAPEL, LLANSTEPHAN. TIre Fe-opening services of Moriah (C.M.) Chapel Llanstephan. which were referred to last week, were held on Wednesday and Thursday, the oth and 6th inst. The congregations were very large during the afternoon and evening, the building being filled to its utmost capacity. People from Llanstephan, Ferryside. and, in fact, all the neighbouring districts flocked to witness the re- opening services, and to listen to the eloquent sermons. Refreshments were provided for strangers in the National School close by. On Wednesday evening the sermons were delivered by the Revs. Jas. Morris (pastor), and T. C. Wil- liams, Menai Bridge. Thursday morning's ser- vice was introduced by Mr. John Davies, Duff ryn. Merionethshire. The unveiling ceremony of the magnificent stained-glass window, given by Mr. John Richards, of Pantyrathro, in memory of his father, Mr. James Richards, was performed bv Miss Amy Richards, his grand-daughter. Short addresses in connection were then delivered bv the Rev. Jas. Morris (pastor); the Rev. T. C. Williams, M.A., Menai Bridge; and the Rev. W. V. E. Prytherch, Swansea. Each gentleman ipoke- of Mr. James Richards, whom they had kmown, and his interest in, and fidelity to, the Church at Llanstephan. Sermons were preached by the Rev. T. C. Williams and the Rev. W. E.. Pry- therch. In the afternoon the service was intro- duced by the Rev. G. A. Edward ? B.A., Zion (C.M.) Chapel, Carmarthen, who preached in English and Welsh, basing his remarks on II. Corinthians, 6c., 16v., Ye are the Temple of the living God." He was followed in Welsh by the Rev. Mr. Prytherch. The Rev. Mr John (C.M.), Llanstephan, ably presided over the evening meeting, and eloquent sermons were delivered by Rev. T. C. Williams and the Rev. Mr. Prytherch. The former gentleman took for his text John xv. I I v., These things have I spoken unto you that My joy may be in you and that your joy may be fulfilled." The Rev. Mr. Prytherch jM- ched from If. Timothy, lc., 12v, For i-lileii cause I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not afraid, for I know whom I have believed, ri d am I persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day

t CARMARTHEN TOWN COUNCIL. FIRE BRIGADE TO STOP IN TOWN ? ANIMATED DISCUSSION. The monthly meeting of the Carmarthen Town Council was held in the Shire Hall last Tuesday. The Mayor (Aid. Walter Lloyd) presided, and there were also present:—Aldermen H. E. B. Richards, D. Samuel, and Geo. Treharne; COUll eillors.J. B. Arthur E. V. Collier, J. I). Jones. Jno. Crossman Geo. James. Jas. Davies, A. J. Jones, John Morgan, L. D. Thomas. W. Thomas C. Sutcliffe, J. Lloyd, Oliver Jones. W SpurreU, and D. King Morgan. Tiie Mayor said that with regard to the Salva- tion Army petition he had met Col. Otley, w ho inforiiie-I Iiiiii the local, committee had decided to make arrangements to shorten their services in Nott Square. They would terminate them be- tween 8.30 and 9.15 p.m. He (the Mayor) had also seen Mr. Arthur Arthur, and he was quite agreeable. The airangement-s \\ere satisfactorv. and he hoped they w ould not hear any more about the matter (hear, hear). Application was received from the guardians of the CarmarthenCnioll askiug the Council to in- stall a telephone at the Police Station. Mr. Blagdon Richards—Do they suggest paving for it? I move we do not move in the matter. I .Mr. Crossman seconded. I Mr. Jas. Davies—The Union Authority i\ ill be able to get their insurance cheaper, so perhaps they will pay for it if we ask them. Supt. Smith said that there was not a man per- manently stationed at the Polic eStation. The Workhouse was very near to the Station, and it would not take long for them to come to the Station. It was decided to write stating that the Coun- cil could not accede to their request. A letter was read from Messrs. Jos. Hank, Ltd., that in view of the approaching erection oi their new premises on the Quay they begged to draw the attention of the Council to the state of the river bed. The process of silting had been going oil at a point near the Quay wall. and a bank had been formed 0.1 the bed of the river, Obstruc- tions of this nature were not only detrimental to the den-elopnient of the river traffic,, but were serious to masters of vessels. They themselves would experience considerable difficulty in the matter. Mr. A. J. Jone—1 move the matter be done. It will only cost a few pounds. If it is not done we will be responsible fo. any damage done to vessels. Mr. J. B. Arthur thought they should do all they could to remove the bank. It had cost him self hundreds of pounds. There was plenty of water there. Mr. J as. Davies supported the proposition. Mr. W. Spurrell proposed that a special com- mittee should be appointed to consider the matter and to report to the Public Works Committee, who should have full power. Mr .Blagdon Richards seconded, and this was agreed to. The committed appointed consisted of Messrs. J. B. Arthur, A. J. Jones, J. Crossman, David Samuel, and W. Spurrell. The County Council wrote directing the atten- tion of the Council to the requirements regarding plans set out for applications to the Road Board for a grant for the town. The Surveyor said the matter had been fully considered, and the most important improvement required was the widening of the' town bridge. The Public Works Committee had authorised him to prepare a plan and details to submit to the County Council, who had apparently approved of the scheme, and were prepared to send it up. The present bridge was 19ft. 6in. wille, including ths only footpath, and there could be no doubt that it was inadequate. It was die only entrance to the town on the south side, and carried all the traffic to and from the Station. The proposed improvements to be executed on the east side when completed would provide a 3-span ferro-concrete bridge, giving a roadAvay of 24ft, and two 8 feet paths. He suggested that the plan should be forpially adopted. On the motion of Mr. Jas. Davies, seconded by Mr. E. V. Collier, this was agreed to. A letter was received from the Carmarthen Trades and Labour Council complaining of the unsatisfactory lighting of Richmond Terrace, there being no light after 12 midnight in the whole length of the street. Now that the electric lighting was an accomplished fact, they hoped the Council Avodld favourably consider the matter of leaving one or more lamps alight all night. They also called attention to the special lamps being turned out. The Clerk said that certain lamps should not be turned out at all. In the contract with the Elec- tric Light Company special lamps were to be lighted half-an-hour after sunset, and put out an hour before sunrise. Mr. Crossman said they should treat it as a pure business matter. If they were not getting the light they were paying for he would propose that the consta bles make a daily report when the lamps were turned out. and the value of any deficiency be deducted from their accounts. Mr. L .D. Thomas—Seeing that this is a long street and a number of railway-men go out early in the morning. I move that a selected light be placed at a spot to be fixed by the Surveyor. Mr. Spurrell seconded. Other streets were mentioned, and it was stated that a person had walked into the river owing to the'darkness. On the proposition of Mr. Blagdon Richards it was decided to form a committee to fully investi- ( gate the matter. ) Mr. James Davies added that they could take some lights from smaller streets, or from streets with two lamps. Regarding a complaint received about a heap of rubbish on the Alltycnap road. the Surveyor was instructed to see to its removal. Mr. J. B. Arthur said that certain of the resi- dents of the Parade, Carmarthen, complained that the scavenger cart only cleared away the rubbish twice "a week. In other parts of the town it was collected every day. The people put out their ashes only on Tuesdays and Fridays, knowing that the cart only called those days. Instructions were given for the cart to call daily. Mr. Spurrell said lie would like to know who was carrying out the contract with the Electric Lighting Company, I In reply to the Mayor, Supt. Smith stated that on Saturday last the Fire Brigade were sum- moned to afire outside the town, and three horses were engaged at the ratepayers' expense. On ar- riving at the fire they were unable to render any assistance as there was not asufficient supply of water. The Mayor pointed out that a resolution had been passed that the brigade should not go out- side the borough. Mr. Arthur said that this matter had been dis- cussed after the late SaAvmills fire. Mr. Blagdon Richards movod that the Super- intendent should not take the fire brigade and the engine out of the town in response to any ap- peal. Mr. Crossman said he hoped they would not come to any definite arrangement as to that. There was a time when the question of £ s. d. did not come into consideration. If an opportunity came to the brigade to save life or property just outside the borough was there a man going-to say "No (hear, hear). I Mr. Blagdon Richards—They have no right to go outside. II Mr. Crossrnan—If it is not a right according to the law of England, it is a right of a higher law. If a child is in danger will you ask who is to pay to save it 'i }lr. Geo. Treharne thought there should be a fixed charge per mile for the use of the fire en- gine. Supt. Smith said they were not equipped to go to country places. He was afraid the engine would collapse going up some of the steep hills. 1 Mr. Blagdon Richards—Is not this a matter for the County Council to consider? We are not re- sponsible for anything that happens outside the Borough. If the engine went about two miles along the Llangunnor road and a fire occurred in Carmarthen the situation would be exceedingly dangerous. A matter of sentiment should not come in in this case. Mr. E. V. Collier said that some time ago in Winchester there had been a fire outside the town. and the same night a large brewery became ig- nited. All the engines were away, and no assist- ance could be given. An official inquiry had been made. and it had been decided that all farmland villages within a radius of seven miles should pay a proportion of the cost. and only to these farms I and villages would the fire engine go.. I Mr. Geo. James thought it advisable that a mes- sage should go to the County Council that, in view of what had takeu place last week. they should join with them. or provide an engine of their own Mr. Oliver Jones—I propose we adhere to the standing orders that the fire engine should not go beyond the limits of the town. This was carried. two voting for and two against. The Mayor then gave his casting vote in favour of Mr. O. Jones's proposition. The Mayor referred to the proposed National Memorial to the late King Edward VII.. He hoped they would loyally support the movement.. Mr. A. J. Jones said they had to support the West W ales Sanatorium. He had been informed that this new movement wouid contribute towards their sanatorium. He suggested that they should do nothing but just acquiesce in the movement for the present. Mr. Blagdon Richards suggested that they should take no steps in the matter until after the National Eisteddfod. He would move that the matter be left in abeyance, but that they should express their approval of the movement. Mr. A. J. Jones ;seconded, and this was agreed to. I Mr. Oliver Jones asked when the balance sheet I for the year Avould be ready? The Clerk said that both the reports of the elected auditors and the police were ready. He I suggested referring them to the Finance Com- mittee to go through and to report. This was agreed to. The Road s and Estate Committee recommended that the Provision and Cattle Markets and the Slaughter House should be painted. This was adopted. Mr. D. Samuel, in moving that a committee should be appointed to consider the advisability of revising the Quay and river tolls and dues. said that they were liable for any damage done to A esse Is in the, river. The river would also want cleaning. The question was where to get the money. He thought that instead of taxing the ratepayers, the vessels should pay more. The dues paid by a vessel of 30 tons and under was Is. I ;m to 6w tons, Is. 6d. 60 to 80 tons. 2s. 80 to 00 tons 2s. 6d. 90 to 110, Ss., 1; 110 tons and upwards. os. The registered tonnage for the last year was 8,500 tons. which brought in an income of about £ 12. They had spent on the river £2::3 8s. 6d. a year. The quay warden was paid tlO & repairs amounted to £ 20, making a total of £ 53 8s. 6d. The Mayor asked if a revision could be carried out Avithout an Act of Parliament. The Clerk replied that he did not think so. Mr. Samuel said if they could not it would pay them to have one. Mr .James Davies—I hope we shall remember it when we go in for the next Act of Parliament. An Act of Parliament would cost between t700 and £ 1,06Q. Mr. Crossman—HOAA do our dues compare with other tow us:" The Clerk said that probably the docks in other towns would not be borough property. -It was pointed out that no dock would allow a Norwegian boat to remain in the river three weeks for 5s. Mr. J. B. Arthur said it was the duty of every Corporation to help forward and encourage the business of the town. It should not be the ten- dency to try and make capital out of the river. They had a river flowing throughtheir town which could carry all the business of the town. If it were necessary to make use of the neap tides and deepen the river, which would cost thousands of pounds, then he would say by all means revise the dues. They must bear in mind that they did not spend more than £ 10 on repairs to the river (cries of (" No.") Mr. Blagdon Richards seconded the motion, and said he did not see any reason why a committee should not be formed to go into the matter. The Quay was used by those who found it convenient to them. The expense of the Quay Warden and repairs cost them a matter of 7C53. They now got £ 12. Would it not be reasonable for those who used the Quay to pay dues to that amount? In answer to Mr. Crossman the Clerk said an Act Qf Parliament would cost about £ 1,500. Mr. Samuel said they ought to have an income of t60 a year. Some of the captains were even laughing at the dues. They said that Carmar- then was the best place they ever came to. It was ultimately decided to form a committee consisting of Messrs J. B. Arthur, J. Crossman, Wm. Thomas. Blagdon Richards and D. Samuel to fully consider the matter. Mr. Blagdon Richards—I hope the Clerk will ascertain whether it will be necessary to have a new Act of Parliament. This terminated the proceedings.

WEST WALES SANATORIUM. EDUCATIVE SIDE OF THE MOVEMENT. A special meeting of the West Wales Sanator- ium was held in the Shire Hall last Wednesday. Present: Lieut.-General Sir Jas. Hills-J ohnes, V.C., G.C.B., Dolaucothi; Sir James Williams- Drummond, Bart., C.B. (Lord Lieutenant of the County), Edw insford; Mr. B. Davies-Evans, BAvlchbychan; Mr. Herbert Peel, Taliaris; Miss Lewes, Llanllear; the Mayor and Mayoress of Carmarthen (Aid. and Mrs. Walter Lloyd); Col. H. Davies-Evans. Highmead (Lord Lieutenant of Cardiganshire); Col. GAvynne Hughes, Glancothi; Capt. W. P. Jeffreys, Cynghordv; Mr. J. C. Har- ford, Falcondale; Dr. Reid, Tenby; Dr. Bowen Jones, Carmarthen; Col. Morris, Ammanford; Rev. A. Fuller Mills, Carmarthen; Mr. J. Lewis, Gwynfryn; Mr. Pritcliard, Stackpole; together with the hon. sec. (Capt. E. C. Harries); and the Medical Supt. (Dr. Adams). On the motion of Dr. Bowen Jones,-Sl r James Drummond was unanimously elected chairman. Sir James r^ iirned thanks, and added that he i would do his very utmost to carry out his duties. Before the usual business he should like to pro- pose a vote of condolence with Mrs. Trubshaw and faiiiily in the irreparable loss they had sustained in the death of Mr. Trubshaw, their chairman. He (the speaker) was sure they would all agree that they had not only lost a true and staunch friend v but also a gentleman who had from the very commencement of the sanatorium taken a most keen and great interest in the welfare of the Sanatorium. His advice and his ruling had been always most valuable to them, and they had lost a gentlemau, whom they could not easily spare. It was a loss which they would feel for a great number of years. The motion was carried unanimously by the governors, officials and Press standing in sil- ence. Several letters of apology AAere read for non- attendance. The Hon. Secretary reported that on the 9th of August he received a letter from Mr. David Davies, M.P., Llandinam, thanking the com- mittee for re-appointing; him as one of the Vice- presidents, and in which he expressed the hope that the governcfS of the West Wales Sanatorium would give their hearty support to the national campaign against; tuberculosis-in Wales. Having experienced the benefit of a sanatorium they in West Wales, hesriid. Avould be the first to extend their hearty support to the erection of sanatoria in other Welsh counties. He thought that the Alltymynydd San atorium would find a place in the national Wels h scheme, and it did not appear to him that there was any insuperable difficulty in arriving at a satisfactory scheme. Mr. P. J. Whe.ldon said there was a general expectation to kn(sin- wht would be the attitude of the West" aluå Sanatorium authorities to- ward the great na tional scheme. There was no doubt as to their a ttitude in the crusade against tuberculosis. They most warmly and heartily re- joiced that the n ational movement had been placed on such a s pleudid footing through their comparatively smahl work at Alltymynydd during the last seven years.. If the national scheme would be in harmony with theirs, they in West Wales would do eA-erything; they could, and perhaps give up their own, to join in the great memorial to their late beloved King. However, until they knew definitely the fiaial shape the national scheme would take. it Avoultf be- better for the committee to letve the matter in abeyance for a Avhile. A sub-committee was appointed to meet the sub-committee already appointed by the National Memorial authoritieu to discuss the matter. The Aberdare U.D .C..N-rote- inquiring whether any beds at the Sanatorium could be reserved for the sole use of the A.beidare Council, and, if so, upon what terms? Dr. Adams pointed! out that. the rule was that preference should be given to patients residing in the three countiefe of Carmarthen. Cardigan and Pembroke, but if a person living in Glamorgan- shire or any outside county applied for admission, he examined such pers on, and if certified as medic- ally suitable, and the applicant collected twenty tickets from the governors, he was admitted. The Rev. A. Fuller Mills said that was the dan- ger of their sanatorium being swamped by patients from other counties. Mr. Wheldon gave notice that the rule as to the admission of patients should lie brought up for consideration at the next meeting. Dr. Bowen Jones said they should encourage the admission of patients to vacant beds on pay- ment. The Secretary stated that he had replied to the letter from Aberdare, stating that patients were only admited from the three counties of West Wries, but that the committee were prepared to concede individual applications on their merits on condition that payment be made.. The committee approved of this, and ;+ was de- cided to make this a precedent.. Mr. P. J. Wheldon said that eighteen months ago he gave notice of motion for the appointment of a sub-committee to consult as to the best methods of combatting tuberculosis in other forms than by a sanatorium for the treatment of those already suffering from the disease. There were three or four Acts of Parliament dealing with health which were for all practical purposes dead letters in regard to tuberculosis. They had re- ceiVed £.500 from Mr. David Davies, M.P., on con- dition that they invited school teachers in the three counties to pat visits to the sanatorium in order to subsequently educate the children in the principles of health- The time had arrived i< r them to do what was hinted at in Mr. Dav d Davies's scheme. He wanted to SIIOAV thef, they were fully alive to the pressing needs of better houses for the working classes, greater attention to cleanliness and sanitation, and the scheduling of houses which had been proved again and again to be sources of tuberculous infection. He re- ferred to houses where people had died one after another, not necessarily of the same family. In one house twelve people, not of the same family. had succumbed to the fell disease. In Ireland posters were displayed pointing out how infectious tuberculosis was. and instructions were given how to avoid the disease. They ought to do something of the kind in West Wales. He did not know what Avould be the fate of their institution- whether it would be embraced in a bigger scheme or not—but for the present they had to go on. He knew of facts, so far as Carmarthenshire were concerned, that were startling. He proposed that a committee be formed to go ihto the matter. Dr. Bowen Jones, in seconding, said that at his request the Carmarthen District Council had asked their medical officer to voluntarily notify cases of tuberculosis, but it had not answered the purpose, as medical men were too harassed. They could not afford the time to do it unless they were paid. He had instructed his sanitary inspectors to fumigate all houses where the disease occurred5.. The motion was carried, and a committee ap- pointed. The treasurer (Mr. Wheldon) reported that li-,3p had received this. year toAvards the maintenance of the sanatorium the sum of £ 1,761.

Korea has cheerfully accepted the annexation by Japan. Judging from specimens already sent out,, we consider that Mr. Barrett-Hamilton's History of British Mammals (finely illustrated) will prove a most valua ble work for all tudents of natvrn I history. Pubished in 24 monthly party by Gur- ney an dJ ackson, 10, Paternoster Row, E.C. Great forest fires are sweeping the northern frontier of Minnesota, and have invaded Mani- toba. It is estimate. i that -from 200 to 500 per sons have already perished in the flames. Two thousand persons are missing, and 5,000 other refugees are homeless. Five towns have been destroyed, and others are in course of destruction.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. THE CARMARTHENSHIRE HOUNDS will meet for cubbing on Tuesday, the 18th inst., at Caerlleon Cross Roads, iind on Friday, the 21st inst., at Login, Llangunnor; each day at 10.

Harvest festival services will be held at the English Wesleyan Chapel, Carmarthen, on Sunday next. The Rev. J. H. Newby, resident minister, will preach morning and evening. The marriage of Mary Rowena (Mollie) the daughter of Mr. J. B. Williams, H.M. Inspector of Schools, with Engineer-Lieut. Alfred V. Sharpe. R.X., is announced to take place at All Sarnie Church, Llanelly, on Tuesday. 25th October,. 1910, at 1.30 p.m. SHIPPING.—The sailer N pw Providence" ar- rived at Carmarthen on Monday, the 10th inst., with a cargo of prime black Tartarian Welsh oats for the Western Counties Agricultural Co-operative Association. TIDE TABLE.—High water at Carmarthen Quay (at Ferryside about half an hour earlier) :-Friday, October 14th, 2 22 a.m., :3 3 p m.: Saturday, 15rh, 3.39-4 6: Sunday, 16th. 4 31-4 .>4: Monday, 17th, Tuesday. 18th. C) 1 -6.22, Wednesday, 19th, (highest spring): Thursday, 20th, 7.23-7.44. LECTURES.-The Rev. G. A. Edwards, B.A., intends giving during the winter a series of ad- dresses on the Gospels. The lectures will be open to the public, and discussion is invited. The first will be delivered at Zion Schoolroom this (Friday) evening, on "Are Gospels of any historical value?" X)RGAN RECITAL- On Sunday evening last an organ recital was given by Mr W. Baxter Brookes, F.R C.O at Christ Church. A large congregation listened to the proceedings. The programme was as followq :-FaDtasia, "0 Sanctissiraa" (Lux) (a) The Angel's Call (Braga) (b) The Seraph's Strain (Wolstenholme) anthem. "Ye shalJ dwell in the Land (Stainer), the choir Vesper Bells" (Spinney): anthem, -'The Radiant Morn hath passed away" (Woodward), the choir: Postlude in D (Smart). CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY. The Secratary of this Infirmary is glad to report that the work- men of the New Dnnvant Colliery, appreciating the benefits and the care aDd attention received by certain of their fellow workmen in that Insti- tution, have unanimously resolved in future to divide their collection between it and the Llanelly Hospital. It is to be hoped that others collieries in the county will follow their much appreciated example. HARVEST FESTIVAL.—Harvest festival services were held at the English Congregational Church. Carmarthen, on Sunday last, and were well attended. The interior of the sacred edifice had been tastefully decorated by the lady members of the church. Hymns appropriate to the occasion were rendered. The preachers were the Rev. D. J. Thomas (morning) and the Rev. J. Dyfuallt Owen (evening). Collections were made in aid of the Carmarthenshire Infirmary, and a goodly sum was realised. CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY.—The Secretary begs to acknowledge the recept of the following El 3s 4d. from Priordy Congregational Church, Carmarthen £3 8s. 7d. from Taliaris Church 11s. 6d. from Memorial Hall Church. Llandilo; £ 1 18s. 8d. from Smyrna iCongregational Church 14s. 7d. from Bethel Congregational Church. Llan- stephan; f 2 17s. 9d. from Capel Newydd Congre- gational Criurch, Llanybri periodicals from Mr R. James, Bridge-stieet; Mrs Morris, Coomb; Mrs Gwynne-Bughes, Glaucothr; flowers from Mrs Gery, Ferryside, and the English Congregational Church, Carmarthen; harvest offerings from fft John's Church; fruit from Lieut.-General Sir James Hills-Johnes, V.C., G.C.B. COUXTY ccrm OFFICIALS.—We heartily welcome Mr. D. W. Gibbons to Carmarthen as head County Court bailiff, in succession to the Jate Mr. J. D. Medcalf. Mr. Gibbons who has now removed to Johnstown from Burry Port. where he acted as County Court bailiff for over 20 years, and was exceedingly popular throughout the district, and highly respected, not only by the general public. hut also by his superior officers. His strict atten- tion to duty. combined with a kindly disposition and sound common sense, litis won hih. a host of friends in the district from which he has removed to the ancient town of Carmarthen. Here, we have no doubt, he will be treated with that cour tesy which he so fully deserves. I G.F.S.—On Tuesday evening there was a well- attended meeting of the Girls' Friendly Society associates and members in the Ante-room of the Assembly Rooms. MrsPugli Evans presided, and Mrs. Garnons-Williams, the G.F.S. Diocesan Pre- sident. gave a most earnest and interesting ad- dress of very helpful matter. She said if only every member would act as a sort of missionary in the society she would raise the whole tone of womanhood. The Society gave the members so much, that it was only honest of them to give their best to carry out its objects. She dwelt on the influence that every girl possessed as she lived amongst other girls, and her example for good or evil had far more effect than anything she or others said. She also urged them to take in the magazines, especially Friendly Leaves." Miss Richards, the diocesan secretary, also spoke. SUCCESS.—The numerous friends of Mr. T. kA. H- Hancock will learn with the utmost pleasure that his name figures so prominently in the scholarship list at St. David's College. Lampeter. Mr. Han- cock has now added to his previous brilliant suc- cesses the distinction of obtaining a jMO scholar- ship in Theology, and the Eldon Exhibition for Hebrew, value that he has ob- tained the best scholarship at Lampeter out of about 60 competitors. At the last June examina- tion it will be remembered that in addition to ob- taining a class in honours theology his work was specially mentioned by the examiners, and award- ed both the Hebrew and Theology prizes. Inci- dentally we might mention that in spite of the time his studies demand, he can yet find time to assist frequently at the Towyside Mission Room. He preached there last Sunday to a crowded con- gregation from the words Looking unto Jesup," and his most instructive address gave intense satisfaction and healthy food for their souls to the congregation. His success in the pulpit, if any- thing, excels his success in the examination room. Is THE GERMAN BETTEK OFF?-Mr. J. W. Cremlyn, the prospective Uuioni? candidate for West Carmarthenshire, addressed a meeting on Monday night at Llauegwad. Ro contrasted in- come-tax. wages, food. unemployment. &c., under Free Trade iu England and under Protection in Germany. Food, he said. was no dearer in this country, and as for black bread, the whole meal, which was preferred to overrefined American (White flour, WHS much more nutritious Radicals said that the German workman paid income-tax on £45 per auunnji, but they did not tell them that it was only :¡d. (three farthings) in the £ and that the total sum of taxation in Germany per head of the population was only one-half of what it was in this country, being 43 marks, as against 9> marks here. Although iu one or two trades wages in "England were a little higher than in Germany, generally, if anything, better wages obtained in Germany. The general condition of the working classses in Germany financially, morally, and .-socially was far better than in Eoglaud. SOCIAL AND PRESENTATION.—A very successful social evening was spent by the members of tho Lammas Street Chapel Young People's Society on Thursdav evening last (6th inst. Between three and four hundred sat down to a sumptuous tea. most of the provisions being provided by the ladies <af the chapel. The tables were tastefully decor- ated for the occasion. At the concert which fol- lowed the Rev. Dyfnallt Owen (pastor) presided, the programme beiricr:-I)tiet, Misses GwJadys Isaac and May Davies; solo, Mr. W. Williams; recitation, Mr. Ivor Lewis; solo, Mr. Tom Davies, cfunpetition, translating English into Welsh: 1st, Mr. J. LI. Thomas.. Magazine Row solo, Mrs. H. Cooke. During the pfau-eedings Mrs. Dyfnallt j; Owqn presented Mrs. Cooke (late Miss Ray Evans) on behalfof Lammas Street Choir, with a hand- some clock, suitably inscribed. Mr. Cooke replied on behalf of his wife, thanking th-n. all for the kindness. A competition for blackboard drawing was then held. Mr. W. H. Williams. Little Water Street, carry" ing off the prize. Recitation. Mr. Ivor Lewis. the singing of Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" by Miss H. J. Jones brought a pleasant evening to a close. The programme for the win- ter session has been arranged, and may be ob- tained for one penny. OBITUARY.-—It is our sad duty this week to re port the death of little Alice Joan Daniels, the two-veir-old child of Mr. H. Daniels, clerk at the Carmarthen Post Office, which took place on Thursday evening last under painful circum- stances It appears'that some eight weeks ago the little girl was scalded on the leg. Medical aid was at once summoned, and she rallied for a short time, but eventually succumbed from shock. The greatest sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Daniels in their trouble. The funeral took place on Monday last at St. David's Churchyard. Th.e Rev .E. D. Aldred Will iams officiated at the house. Church and graveside. Floral tributes were sent by the following:—Harp with broken string. Mamma and Daddy; Harry, Betty an 1 Eileen (brothers and sisters) Granny ::nd Grand- pa Daniels; Granny Martin: Aunt Edith; Aunt Maggie: Aunty Mary, Quay Street: Miss Stacey. 15 MamwJ Street: Miss Jones. 20. Mansel Street: Miss Wansborough Miss M ngm 17. Manse1 Street: Mr. and Mrs. Evans. 18. Mansel Street; Mr. iDd Mrs. Rees. Cambrian Bakery; Mrs. Marks; Miss Davies, 9. Church Street: and Mr. and Mrs. Jr mes, Crown Stores M-iw Evans, Mar- ket Hall; Miss Lodwig. Market Rail; Miss Lewis and Miss Jones, Market Hall; Miss Eunice Lew is Miss Agnes Thomas; everlasting wreath, Mrs. Jenkms, butcher, Francis Terrace. Mr. and Mrs. Daniels wish to thank all who sympathised with them in their gad bereavement CORRECTIO.N.-In a paragraph under the head- ing of "Penygroes," in our present issue it is stated that the late Rev. J. Parry was buried at Pontynyswen. This is an error. The interment took place at Brechfa. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS —The borough will soon be in the throes of a municipal election. More- over the contests will be of n.ore than usual in- terest. In the eastern ward the councillors who retire are Messrs. D. E. Williams (C.), J. N. Wil- liams (L.), and Wm. Evans (C.); while in the west- ern ward Councillois Chas. Sutcliffe (C.). A. J. Jones (L.), and W. Vincelit Howell Thomas (C.) retiie. Two aldermen retire: Messrs. Geo. Tre harne (L.) and D. Samuel (L.), which will necessi- tate further contests in the eastern and western wards respectively. There i also a vacant alder- manic seat occasioned by the death of Mr. Morris Jones.