The Carmarthen Weekly Reporter

Will of the late Mr. Alfred Davies, ftx-M.i. for the Boroughs. Mr Alfred Daviies, J.P., of The Lothians, 2, Fiitzjohn-avenue, Hamipstead, N.W., M.P. for ,üo Carmarthen Boroughs, 1900-6, and a member of the London Coiuinty Council 1889- 1892, who died on rthe, 27th September, aged 58 years, as -already briefly reported, left estate of the gross value of t30,697, of whicL the net personalty has been sworn at L10,577 Proba te of il;isiviill dated the 29tlhof January last, wfftih two codicils, dated respectively May 8, 1907, and May 11 last, has been grlanlted to hits widow and 'his sons, Mr Harold Davies an dMr Oliver Foster Davies. The testator left his household and personal effects to his wife, (Airs Lydia. Edith Davies, zElOO to his grandson, Alfred Woodham Davies; £o to each of his nephews and nieces, one-third of his ordinary shares in Davies, Turner, and Co. (Limited) to each of his sons Harold and Oliver Foster, and one- third to his grandson, Alfred Woodha-m Davies and his grand daughter Margaret Woodhaan Davies (children of his son Mr Alfred Woodham Davies, who ilost his life in the Berliin disaster) ini eoua.1 shn.rps cm- I third of his prefeerenioe shares in that con- cern each to his son Wititliam D. Davies anid his daughter Edith 'Gwludus Davies, and one third upon trust for his son John, to whom he. also left a life interest Ílll his house, The Copners, Holmer Green, Bucks, and his effects there. He al,so left his diamond pin to Mr G. E. Duncan., of his New York house, as a token of his appreciation £ 1,000 in shares of Davies, Turner, and Co. (Ltd.), to be held upon trust ifor his manager, Oscar Harris, ifor seven years, and if the profits of the business shall not fall below £3)336 per annum, to pay this sum to his said manager, and if this manager shall not become eligible for this bequest, then he left him £ 200; and £ 50 to each clerk of ten' years' service with Davies, Turner, and Co., of London and New York, or Davies, Turner, and Co. (Ltd.) or the Deutsche International Transport Gesellschaft (Hamburg, m.b.h., continuour, service in any of these firms or service- partly in one amid partly in. the other to count. The residue, of his property he left to his wife during widowhood, or, in the event of her re-marriage, a life-interest in one-half thereof, and the ultimate residue of his pro- pert yfor division equally between his chil- dren, except his son John, his grandchildren Alfred Woodham Davies and Margaret Sarah \N oodham Davies taking between the snare to which their late father would have been entitled.

Llandilo Rural District Council. TANBER.LLAN ROAD. A deputation consisting of Mr Jones, of Manoraivon, and Messrs J. James, Glant-owy; T. Davies, Bridge House; G. Wililialms, Ty- gwyn; T. James, Caeganw; E. Thomas, Calpelttydist; G. George, Bridge; etc. waited on the Council to urge for their help in im- proving a certain piece of xoad opposite Tan- yberllani.—<Mr Jones, Manoravon., said that 12 months a,o,othis Council admitted that this extension was .required, and promised their support. At present itt was very narrow and daiKgerous for traffic, and it was im- possible for two velhicles to pa ss. A lot of accidents of a minor kind had happened there, but nothing very serious. Carts very often drove one into the other. They would feel very grateful if the Council would help them in this matter.—Answering questions, the, speaker said that Mr Gwynne-Hughes very kindly gave the necessary land, sand, and stoneS. -lr W. Griffiths: A very good start.—Mr D. Burnett: What would be the actual cost to suit your requiremenif:s ? -The Chairman: You will have a report from the Surveyor as to that.—Before the deputation withdrew, Col. Morris proposed a vote of thanks to them for their presence, and Mr T. Davies added: And for their short sermons which were brief and to the point (lughter). —The Surveyor said this matter had been before this Council before. They then voted t5, but that was not sufficient. It was then thought that the haulage of materials would be done hy local farmers, but they would not asskt as they said that they paid very heavy rates. The cost would be about £ 20.—Mr D. Burnett, who said he knew the place well, a,nid had met with an accident there himself, proposed that they volte £20.-0011. Morris saconded.-Rev Alban Davties proposed £ lo 5s. It was usual when a new road was re- quired for them to put it in repair themselves before asking the Council to take ot over. He thought the farmers should do the haul- age; they would benefit the most.A little breeze occurred here.—Mr Burnett said that while his seconder was on his feet, Mr Davies jumped up and proposed an amendment.. That was .not right.—Mr Tom Davies secon- ded the amendment, and Mr W. Griffiths supported.—The motion to expend t20 on the read was carried.—Col. Morrtis: Should the farmers come forward and vdhmlteer to do the haulage, let theim do so by all means, and we will 1-banik them afterwards. TENDER. Mr Pritchard Davies' tender, the only one sent in, for laying water pipes at Baroni, Ltandebie, was accepted, on the motion of Mr Dd. Davies, on conditioui that the work was done in two monrths. AMMANFORD WATER BILL. On the mat-ioll, of Mr W. Griffiths, seconded by Mr Tom Davies, lit was resolved %at this Council vote L200 towards the Ammanford Water Bill and R800 towards the compensa- tion reservoir iif -req,uii;red.-M,r D. W. Lewis pToposed, and it was seconded amd carried, thait the Clerk take steps to engage a Parlia- mentary agent to watch the Rural District Council's interests. WAGES OF ROAD LABORERS. Some of the road labourers engaged under the Council applied for an increase in wages from 3s to 3s 6d a day, and from 5d to 6d for chain work.—The Rev Aliban. Davies proposed that the Council do not accede to their re- quest. Twenty years ago he said, they only I received 2s a day. After that the amount was increased to 2s 6d, and subsequently to the present rate, 3s. If they granted it in this instance, they would receive similar ap- plications from every road man throughout the district. Such increases would amount to. a total, if grUihted, of nearly £225, viz., zCl32 13s in Mr Evan Jones' district, £70 in that of 'Mr Dd. Thomas' and R22 for Mr Griffiths'. He maintained tihat these men were very well, even .generously paid. From further reniBi^ks, it would appear Ithat those from the district under notice did devote the "ihole of their time to the work. They were men wit-hl smialil farms, who in the summer and autumn months were engaged at the ba.y and corn harvest.-—Mr T. Davies secon- ded the motion. There, was a saying that a new broom swept dleaJlr. If they went on in thisi way granting increases, they would be sweeping every penny out of the ratepayer's pockets instead of ^weeping them in.—The mbtion was carried, as well as that to not increase the price of chain work. A QUESTION AS TO BOKES. Some discussion took place at the meeting with reiferentce to aie advisability of purohas" ing certain botkes from the old bridge at Cwmltwrob to be placed on Velindre ford — Mr Lle-welyn said they had not derided yet on building a new bridge at Owmtwrch.— Col. -uorris Ii dtbat before mlaiking a bar- gain they ought to know the quality of the bokes and the carnage.-Eventually, the subject was deferred, the SUlrveyoir to mean- whiiJe bring in his report.

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Carmarthenshire Standing Joint Committee. The quarterly meeting of the Carmarthen- shirp Standing Joint Commilttee was held at I oi, the County Offices, Carmarthen., on Tuesday, at 12.30 p.m. Mr Ernest Tru'bshaw, LLan- elly, presided. There were also present: Lieut.-Gen Sir James Hills-Johnes, V.C., G.C.B., Doiaucothi; Col. Lloyd Harries, Llwyndewi; Mr T. Barrett, Glynwaliis; Mr W. DavijL Llanelly; Mr J. Lewes Thomas, Oaaglias Mr Mervyn Peel, Danyiallt; Mr Joseph Joseph, Llangennech Mr T. Jones, Llanelly; -Air C. E. Morris, Carmarthen Mr John Rees, Dolgwm; iMr David Davies, Rhiblyd; Mr Simhvtt, Lllanelly; Mr David Evans, Manordaf; 'Mr A. H. Jones, Pen- aiaJllt; Col. Le\vi:s, Idysnerwydd; the Clerk (Mr J. W. Nioholas); the Treasurer (Mr R. Peel Price); Chief Constable (Mr W. Philipps): and County Surveyor( Mr C. H. Mounsey). CHIEF CONSTABLE'S REPORT. PROPOSED RISE IN POLICE PAY. The Chief Constable reported as follows: "My I^oI'd and Gentlemen,—I have "the honour to report that the strength and dis- tribution. of the Carmarthenshire Constabu- lary for the Jlast quainter miay be seen by the monthly returns, duly forwarded to the Clerk of the Peace, and the distribution this day by the return herewith enclosed. The number of persons apprehended and summoned ui; the accompanying return is 810, intefluding 111 rate oases, against 876 in tfhe correapondtntg quarter of last yeiar, in- cluding 77 rate oases. \JI tins number 186 were proceeded against for drunkenness, against 86; 71 for vagrancy 'against 61; 54 were charged with ind'ictaWo offences, 8 of whom were committed for trial, 28 summarily convicted, and 18 discharged, against 77, llt 24, .and 42 respectively. Thirty-three informations were seiirb to the Coroners and 30 inquests were held, against 25 and 17. r-lirty-s,ix cort.ihoatcs "re issued to pedlars, for which I have received zC9, which will be forwarded to the County Treasurer to replaced to the credit of the Superannua- tion Fund. During the, year 155 informations were sent to the Coroners and 123 inquests were held, against- 133 and 93; and 137 pedlars' certificates were issued against 151 in 1906. Sixteen stray dogs were seized under Sec. 3 of the Dogs Act, 1903. Four were claimed by owners, who paid 8s for their mainten- ance, 5 were destroyed, .and 7 were sold for 24s. I shaill forward the 32s to the County Treasurer to be placed to the credit of the Counity Fund. I beg -to submit for your consideration the advisabi lity of revising the pay of the Force. Sintoe the revision in' 1892 (16 years ago), food, fuel, and everything else has increased in price considerably. I therefore trust you will be pleased to aippoint a small Commitltee to go into the matter before the next quar- terly meet-hug of the Standing Joint Com- mitltee." Mr Simlett, referring to the paragraph i elating to the pay of the police, said that they ought to approve of the report, and to appoint a small committee to go imto details. Sir Jaimes Bill Is-Johnes seconded. Mr Mervyn Peel said that it must be dis- tinctly understood that they did not com- mit themselves to &ny decision one way or the other. Mr Simlett: Whatever report it brings in, the Standing Joint Committee will have to confirm it. Sir James HI:Us-Johnes The Committee may point out that it is not necessary. The Chairman said the committee would be appointed to consider the "desirability of revising" the pay of the police. Mr Dd. Daivies: Does that include all the members of the Iforce. from the Chief Con- stable down. Mr Simlett said that it included the whole force. The matter was referred to the following committee: 'Mr Simlett, Mr D. Evans, Mr Mervyn Peel, 'Mr Barrett, and Chairman. STATE OF THE COUNTY BUILDINGS. The Surveyor reported follows on the Counity Buildings:— "Docks (Llanelly) Station: The additions and rapairiL are weill in hand, the heating apparatus having been completed, along with extemsiion of office and covered way. The painting, etc., is not yet completed. I beg to certify the sum of £ 80 to be due to Mr T. P. Jones on account of contract. Market St. (Llanelly) Station: The tiling of corridors has been, completed in acoord- aitroe with tender of tll 5s. I have had two stone thresholds, which were badly worn, taken one and levelled up and dressed. The total amouint inclusive of this work, is L12 15s, whfch I beg to certify to be due to Messrs Brown., Thomas and John. Ammanford Station: I presume you have no further instructions re provision of PeStty Sessions Room. Proposed Police Station, Tumble: H. Shel- ford Bidiwell, Esq., engineering inspector of the Local Government Board, has held a local inquiry tat Tumble, wh:ch was attended by the Ohief Constable, Mr Superintendent Pictran Philipps, and myself. who tendered such infonina^ion as was asked for by the Inspector. Llanige^.nech Station The Sergeant and Constable draw my attention to the faci that the cooking raaiiges will Mot bake bread. If it be yousr pleasure to substitute new ones, the cost would approximate £8 each. St. Clears Station.: I hatve given instruc- tions to put in the Inspector's kitchen, new oven., the cost approximating 15s. The bottom of ;the old one was burnt completely out. Carmarthen Station: The white-washintg, etc., for which account is presented, is that ulSlua.1Q.v performed before the Government iimspcotiion.. and the additional items for painting and colouring office, were of a very urgent nature. Llandilo Shire Hall (Police Portion): I have had a trench dug 'behind Inspector's house as the walls were damp, and rot seemed (inevitable". The construction of the rear portion is very bad. The papering* etc., of the house is yery bad, and it shouM be re-papered. The cell doors are very un- satisfactory and should be renewed." The report was approved, with the excep- tion of that relating to an improved oven. This was deferred with the object of ascer- taining whether an -open fire place would not be more acceptable than the present ranges. It Was reported that the Local Govern- ment Board approved of the loan for the police station at Tumble. A POLICEMAN WANTED AT RAM. The Parish Council of Pencarteg applied for a constable to be sitationed at Ram. There was no constable within five miles of the place. The gipsies were very trouble- some, and the tramps a real terror to the residents.—ibe Chief Constable did not t-hinll,- an extra constable was .necessary, a* Lampe,teT constables, wlic had been sworn in for Oai-roarthentsilwre as well as Cardigan- shire, were avaffeble as well as the Llian- sawcl and Lknyibytber men. The matter was left in the hands off the chief constable. £ 2,400 was voted for the maintenance of the polico force during the ensuing quarter. Supt. W. Picton. Philipps, Llanelly, wrote stating tb,art, as he was an applicant for the post of chief constable of Somersetshire, he would be obliged for a testimonial. The Committee decided to aceede to his reouest. EXTit-.v WORK THROUGH THE DOG'S ACT. Clerks of Justices of petty sessional divi- sions applied for increased salaries on account of extra work, mainly imposed through the Dog's Act. The question was "I referred to a committee for report. PROBATION OFFICERS. The commiittee considered a reoomend-a- tioii. from the Secretary of State with refer- ence to the remuneration of probation officers under the new Act. The Chairman em- phasised the immense amount of good the new Act would do, (but he did not see how they could fix the scale for Cia mna rlt henmire until they had knowledge of how the Act worked elsewhere. In many places they would no doubt get honorary officers) They had already been, requisitioning the sen-ices of officers of the Salvation Army in the Llan- elly district. Mr Tom Jones, Llianelly, thought the committee should move at once towards the xwnig of a scale so that the Salvation Army oincfrs could get remuneration. iMr Mervyn Peel moved for postponement ItnW it was seen how the Act ,worked. He remarked -that new legislation was constantly being put upon them, and of necessity their rates were 'being increased. Ultimately tie jnotiou was adopted.

Carmarthenshire Education Committee. The monthly meeting of the Carmarthen- shire Education icolmmittee, was held at the Counity Offices on Thursday, the 9th inst., ait 12.15 p.m. Mr John Lloyd, Penybank (the Chairman of the Committee) presided. There were also present: Rev W. Da vies, Llandilo; Rev Professor D. E. Jones, Carmarthen, Mrs J. W. Gwynne Hughes, Tregeyb; Mr H. J. Davies, Glynoiddaii; Mr D. Davies, Rhiblyd; Rev John Rees, Burry Port; Mr W. B. Jones, Llanelly; Mr H. J. Thomas, Penirhos; Mr J. Johns, Paroeithin; Col. Morris, Ammanford; Mr J. R. James, ILandovery; Mr J. Llew. Thomas, Hendy; Rev R. H. Jones, Llangen- deirne; Mr D. Evans, Manordaf; Mr Thomas Barrett, (Glyinwalis; together wiiith the Clerk (Mr J. W. Nicholas); the Architect (Mr h. V. Morgan); the Educational Secretary (Mr Gaunt); the Financial Olerk (Mr Pierce); and the Chief Attendance Officer (Mr Joseph Morgan). LLANDOVERY AND ITS SCHOOL. The Board of Education wrote that they were unable under the provisions of the exist irag order to give a (building grant towards the erection of a new school at Llandovery. The school which was proposed to be elected was being provided because the Undenom- inaltlional isdhool premises' had been con- demned. The new buildings were, therefore, required to supply a deficiency of school accommodation, and the Board were there- fore precluded from entertaining the appli- cation. Professor Jones: That is quite reasonable. Mr J. R. James: II was afraid that they would take that view. The Olerk said that he had written to the Guardians lait Llandovery asking them if they would entertain a propolsail for the sale of the workhouse field. The iarea was stated to be 1-336 iacres. The Guardians replied that at their meeting on Januiary 3rd, it had been deferred to a mHmg tW, The held on the, 17th kust. Professor Jones asked when the offer from a local landowner would expire. Mr J. R. James In two months. The Chaiirmalni proposed that the Clenk negotiate with the Llandovery Guardians. The Clerk ffacÚd that the other offer would expire on the 4th T of F eibruary. •1 :'r Something must be done, tM;r Clhaiinmian. Mr H. Jones Da vies proposed that a small 1 commitlfcee consisting of Chairman (Mr J. Lloyd), rthe 'viiloe-chainmalh (Mr D. Evans), Mr J. R. James, and the, Clerk 'he .appointed with full powers to -negotiate. This was agreed to. A HARiD CASE. A (letter nvas .received drawling attention to a grievance suffered by the Carmarthen shiire portions of the Pali--h.es of Henllan and Llan- fallteg which had formerly constituted a Bohool Board Area. They had formerly pro- vided two schoolls—one of which is in Pem- brokeshire and the other in Ca rmairtlhe nshi re When -the Education Act, 1902, came into operation, the district w'as, of course, divided The Pembrokeshire Counity Council decided that one half of th-e capital charges should be levied on tlhe Pembrokeshire portions of tlhe two parishes. The Carmarthenshire younty Council, however, decided that three- fourths of tlhe capital charges should be Jelled -on- the locality. Hence one part of ivhe injustice. Another complaint was that quite ,as many children from Llan.gan. and Ltanhoidy parishes attended the school although Llanfa-llteg East and He-nllan- Amigoed had to pay for the school. The com- plainants said that under the old system, the locality haid, at any 'rate, the benefit of the Government OIianlt m relief of the debt; but now they had to hear the iburden and get no 'Denefift .at all! from the grants. In fact, a ilociaJlity was now penalised for the success of its school. Mr David Evans ,mioved tha-t this be re- ferred tio the Finance Committee. Thiis was agreed to. ALLEGED ATTEMPTED BRIBERY. A letter was received from one disitriof wuitin reference to a recent examination for monitorships. The fatiher of one of the candidates had sent the schoolmlaetor who wlas houding the examination, 10s on the morning. The schoolmaster had at once re- ported the miatter to the managers, who had in turn decided that it should be reported to the Education Committee. i £ J• 'H- lR'eeiS moved that they send a letrter expressing their disapproval of the action of tlhe parent. <M.rJ. Llew. Th.con.aB! .said that he thought that if anyone were guilty of such conduct in lutuie, it should disqualify the candidate. Rev. W. D'a'v.es: When it is clearly proved. The Clerk said that the candidate in ques- It. ion lhad passed the examination, and was really the host. Professor Jones said that the teacher Should have sent that candidate out of the room and not allowed her to sit. Mr J. Johns said that he did not think they ouglhtt to go as far as that. A letter ■might he a forgery, amid might be sent by somebody else to disquialiify the candidate. 'Mr H. J. Thomas: The 10s iits not a forgery Rev W. Daivies said that they ought to say a word in praise of the straightforward conduct of the schoolmaster. What were they to do rwalh the 10s. The Clerk: It was sent hack at once Col. Morris: Illgotten gains. PETTY DETAILS. )S,ev,eral comipliaints were received from Whydycymerau school. One was that the fire nad inoffc Ibeen lit in tikne on certain onorn- inigs. "Mr W. IB. Jone^s: Have the managers spent the £2 itihey were aJIowed. Coll. Morris: Is it right that we should be bothered with details of this kind. ^T" ^ones" e arei hOU)1d to. iso long our present regulations in force. Mr David Evans said thait in this case com- pLainrt had iheen made to the mianagers, and •as^they -had not attended to the matter, com- plaint was made to tlhe Education Authority. THE EVILS OF SMOKING. A letter was road from Mr Dryer of Kurnhiam, rwfto wished to ibe allowed to gilve a iiecture to the school children on the evils in amokinig. He galve a list of the countiieis in whitch he had givon the lecture, and said that smoking is riiininjg the boys of the land. It was agreed to grant the permission THE VICAR OF ABlElRNANT AND THE SCHOOL. The Clerk said that he haci received a etfter from the Vioair of- Aberoant, which said that he had mislaid'the proper form and ™erefor«' not give itlhe particnlars S PT ,™v'nf^rs 'refused to pay fuel ThSft <^aning ?nd <not '-wJ? f HS oIe,,gyman fliho had c S0 ?rroper fa™- The letter re- ceaved from the Vicar would not be sufficient Mr DaiVid Evans: .say we will notkoop the oohool he sends it. time to send'him8" T ,K'eti ?*> waate fetter lie cm Ciff*4" <OTm' OILYOWM ATTENDANCE .The Correspondent of Oilycwm nded ischool (wrote eayinig thait h« P^>" 3«reed that the holidays should be gJV€lT11^ he ocoasi*n of harvest festivals in the Non- ^nf or mist chapels, bint he pointed out that festiv6 £ ':ve11' date of suoK INVESTMENT. 4lftn° had invested the 0 ?1U0 awarded for daanaige to a hov'q in £3 10s: rt t3 12s a _ear. MINING LECTURES. Ilhe Clerk said thiait 316 il,a'd ascertained WlLvMrT1?iat.1I)on,tjie'n;Ily, conduc- L 7 Mr E- themr former lecturer been, recognised undependently hv the wnoe and Art Department. Rev W. D,avies: We have nothing to do it. The students .at Llangennech applied for 'extenlSion of rtfue mining lectures at that ace. Coh Morris proposed that art he granted ,\Jr J- Thomas seconded. .said that he thought thev line somew'h.ere. They had W?'llrJ rooei,ve no oommuni- f W,JrT ,fj'ese ^ools, except through the f m of managers. Iu- allowing per-

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Llandilo Board of Gaardiats. I The fartnilghtly meeting of this board was held at the Shire Hall on Saturday. The chairman, Mr J. G.. Davies, presided, and there were .also .preoont: Mr L. N. Powell, Rev Moon Davies, Mrs M. A. Jones, Mrs E. A. Roberts, Col. Morris, Messrs W. Griffiths, Lewis Bowen, f). W. Lewss, D. Burnett, T. Thomas, W. Hopkines, Pritchard Davies, J. Llewellyn, J. Sivell, Dan Davies, R. Thomas, Dd. Davies, J. F. James, D. Hammond, D. Watkins, Torn Davies, J. P. Griffiths, Evaai Davies, J. Harries, W. R. Thomas, D. Gwyn, J. Lewis; the Clerk (Mr R. Shipley Lewis); the Deputy Clerk (Mr D. J. Morris); amd other officials. THE HOUSE. The cost of the Christmas dinner for the inmates was £3 19s Id. The number of in- mates was 59 against 56 in the corresponding period last year. Vagrants for the fortnight mimlbered 154 against 155 in the correspond- ing period last year. TREATS. On New Year's day, Mr Herbert Peel, of Taliaris, gave his 18th annual dinner to the inmates, who wished, through the Board, to thank Mr and Mns Peel for their; kindness. Mr and Mrs Gwyrun^h Huglies aleo attended, and all the inmates had a great treat, the men tobacco, tbe women tea and su-ar, and the children; a collection of toys, fruit, mice pies, sweets, etc. Mrs Thomas, Caeglas, brought tobacco for the men and toys for the ellild,r,-n.-Oii the motion of Mr L. N. Powell, seconded hy Mr D. Watkins, hearty votes of thanks were accorded the benevolent donors. AN INCiREiAiiSri I.N «AMKY. The recommendation of the House Com- mittee that the salary of Hannah Rees, the 131EISistalllt matron, be increased from £16 to f:18, was adopted. TREASURER'S ACCOUNT. The Treasurer's account showed a balance due of £1,187 7s 8d.—iMr W. Griffiths com- plained that several parishes, including Bettiws, were in arrears with tlieir calls, whilst Llandiiib, the (biiggest parish in the Union, had cleared their money. He pro- posed that they be written to to get the money it- ait once.—This was agreed to, some of the memlbers remarking that they had only just become due. Mu WATKIN'S (SUPERANNUATION. The Local 'Government Board wrote with reference to the Guardians' communication as to the superaniniuationi allowance of Mr T. Watkins on his resigning the posts of reliev- ing officer, vaccination officer and registrar of births and deaths, that they were not at the present stage prepared to express an opinion. The matter should be decided by the Guardians themselves. Should any ques- tion arise subsequently between the Guard- ians and .Mr Watkins, it might be referred to the Board albove for them to determine as they might think fit. The L.G.B. sanctioned the payment of the fee to Dr Ellsworth, of Swansea, for making an indlepeiid-emt exam- ination of Mr Watkins, who went to the doctor for the purpose a week ago. The report stated that in Dr Elsworth's opinion the heart and IMood vessels showed marked signs of premature old a-ge. There were also marked signs of mental impairment; the memory had become defective. He was act- ing wisely in. resigning his appointments. In his present oondition he was unfit for the efficient discharge of his duties.—Mr D. W. Lewis: What is the expense?—The CleHk One guinea.—(Mr Tom Davies said that as a rule doctors differed, ibut they did not in this case.—It will be remembered that Mr T. Watkinis was previously examined by Dr Price.—Mr D. Hamfmond asked for the guid- ance of their Olerk, as to the Board's legal liability.—The Clerk said that his opinion was that under the Act of 1896, the Board was liable to pay zC96 a year.—Mr William Griffiths queistion.ed whether the Board oouM reduce the amount. If they did, and Mr Watkins disagreed,, the matter would be settled by the L.G.B.—The Clerk said his opinion was that Mr Watkinsi was entitled to ,superannuatlion on. all the offices he held under the Board. He had gone carefully iifito the figures, and he made it out to be within a few shillings of R96 a year.—Mr L. N. Powell said it was a disappointment to hitm that the L.G.B. did not express an opinion on the matter.—Mr T. Davies: Don't they leave it to the Guardians.—The Clerk said that (whatever this Board d'id would be subject to the opinion of the auditor. They would have it on the fii-st paymeiit.-If his opinion was against tthem, they would have poiver to appeal to the L.G.B., or Mr Wat- kins could.—-(Mr D. Hammond: If we are legally compelled to pay j696 why discuss the matter. If we have to pay ilt, we must. The question is whether we have the option, of offering so much or othenivise.-The Clerk: Oh, yes, you can.—Mr W. Griffiths: I think jE96 a year is very high. We have been pay- nig Ihirm a very good salary-nela;tiy L200 a year. I think we should pay what is fc>gal. At the same time, I think £96 is very high. The ratepayers will have to pay every penny in the future from the rates. I would be quite wlillinig tf the funds could stand 'it; but the money will 'be coming direct from the ratepayers -pocket. —Mr L. N. Powell had no idea that they would he liable to anything like this amouint, but he had the greatest confidence in Mr Lewis' opinion. He thought it would he a great satisfaction to Mr Lewis and themselves, if they had coun- sel's opinion 'before committing themselves. .-A Member objected. They had paid quite enough already without, igoing to that ex- pense.—The Clerk said that in the event of Mr Watkins refusing to talka what they would offer, the matter could be laid before the L.G.B. They would ¡not enrtertajn it lnless tfuere was a dispute between the Board and Mr Watkins. Tlheau-ditar woufld be here on the 21st of the month. They dould then settle. The firtst instalment would not 'be paid until April. Consequently they had sufficient time to thrash it out.—Mr D. W. Lewis, referring to the statement, that the superaniniualtiion .allowance came from the ratepayers, asked if it did not come from what Mr Watkins had paid in already.— (Cries Of "No, no.")—Mr D. W. Lewis: You say no. I should like to have it clear from Mr Lewis. We want to he able to reply to the ratepayers when, we ai* questioned on the matter, how much he has paid in.—Mr Tom Daivies: I think Mr Watkins onily paid aibout £ 50 to the Superannuation FUind. He is entitled as it is now to something like £50. I consider It is quie enough. He is receiving a igocd minister's salary O'augihrter)-bœuti fill 12 months pay for 6 months work.—-(Cries of "No, no.").—Mr Davies: Not much more if you consider it all. If we make some reasonable proposal to Mr Watkins, I hope we won't have the ;L.G.B. to initerfere with us at all. I hope somebody will propose something substantial for himi, and that every,thing will ibe settled here to-day.—The Chairman said that tt wais very dear thait their responsibility was £96 per year. If they offered him R50 or jEGO, and he did not accent, it they could leave it +/> +1." T, A n Rev Ai'ban Davies, in order to see where they really Stood, (proposed that they offer Mr IVatkinS R59.-Ile Clerk said he would have to furnish their reasons to the UG.B.—Mr Tom Davies seconded, adding that he understood that Mr Watkins was satisfied at the oufseit wlitlh thlat amount — Mr D. Burnett said that if Mr Watkins was entitled to R96, they had no option but to pay it.—Mr Evan Daivies: We iare not clear on that yet.—Mr J. P. Griffiths proposed and Mr D. Watkins seconded that they offer i Mr Watkins £ 49.—The Clerk said that under the Superannuatiaii Act of 1896, Section 18 stated that in the event of the L.G.B. being appealed to, their decision would be binding and conclusive. Provided iMr Watkins did not accept their offer he couM write to the L.G.B. and they would have their reply by that day fortnig.,ht,Oii a show of hands, the motion to offer Mr Watkiais £ 59 was earned -Mr Evan Davies proposed that after that meeting that they appoint a com- mittee to try to arrange with Mr Waitkins to got his reply to the resodution,—The Chair- man. said they must make the formal offer officiary through their Clerk, and he would reply back.—The Clerk submitted Mr Wat- kin s bull for his visit to sec Dr EH.=worth at Swansea. It totalled 3s 4d-railway faro Is lOd, refreshments, Is 6d. MR WATKINS' SUCCESSOR. The L.G.B. wrote approving of tihe appoint merit of Mr Popkin as Mr Watkin's successor. A SUGGESTION BY MR GRIFFITHS. Mr W. Griffiths asked if the Board could not this very hard weather see their way clear to give a few hundreds of coal to 'the poor people. There were some paupers living 10 miles away, and it was not only difficult for them to get farmei-s to fetch the ooal for them, but more difficult stall to ,find the money to pay for it.—The Chairman said that the Board gave them Is each extra relief at Christmas.—Mr W. Griffiths: That's nothing my man.—Mr Tom Davies: I agree that we should sympathise with the poor, but when doing 180 let's do it out Off our own pockets. It is inot right at all to show our sympathy on. the sttrenigth of the ratepayers. —Mr W. (Griffiths: We used to give them in this town. I -gave a guinea. I never heard you gave anything.—Mr D. Burnett: I will gave 2s 6d to start, 'but I hope the reporters won't take that down.—The Chairman said that Mr Griffiths had no seconder, and the suibject dropped. IJOOR LAW CONFERENCE. Rev Alilxan Davies said as there were a great many details to he gone into in con- nection with the visit oif the Poor Law Con- ference to Llandilo in May next, rather than bring the whole Board together for the purpose, he proposed a small committee of seven, to do so, viz., Chairman, the Vice- Chairman, the two lady members, Mr Wm. Griffiths, Mr D. W. Lewis, and Mr Davies, the old chairman of the Board.—This was seconded.—Mrs M. A. Jones proposed the inclusion of the Rev Atibam Davies.—That gentleman did not wish to be on it, as he lived too far away to be at the committee meetings.—Mrs Jones sa-id the committee would he meeting on the same day as other committees.—His name was then adopted.

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sons to write direct /to the Education Com- mittee, they were ignoring the managers. Col. LMorr-is agreed that the rude ought to be olbserved. Butt he aaked that for this time they would allow the applications. The classes were now in working trim, and at would be too (late if they delayed. This was agreed to. AN INOKiEASE OF SALARY. A letter was received from the managers of the Carmlarfchen Intermediate Schools, stating Ithait they had decided to increase the salary of their clerk (Rev D. J. Thomas) from L25 to £ 30, and they asked the sanction, of the Committee.—This was ,alpproved of. MEASLES. Scime correspondence was read with regard to an outbreak of measles at. Aberfgwili. The Mediibal Officer of Health (Dr Bowen Jones) had declined to order the school to be closed, as he said thait the irneasles would spread all the same. Col. Morris said that he had that morning been talking to, Dr Price-, who had decided to close all the school's inl his district, on account of laiiii outbreak of aneasles. The Chairman: If we do not close, the school (xve shall lose the 'grant. Coi. Morris: Medical officers do not agree on the point. Mr W. B. Jonees: Couldn't we ask the attendance officers to see a medical man, and get a certificate. The, wiholie of the schools in the urhan distiiict of Lkindly have been closed fo,r,a month oni accoumt of nieasiles. Col. Morris: Our oib ject as an Education Committee is not to make money. Our dbjectt is to eiducatei the children. I do not think we aire doing our duty in. this respect. IMr W. B. Jones: lit is not merely for the sake of money making. It is to endeavour to stop the spread of measles. Col. Morris: Here is a D.P.H.—a hiigh authority on the subject. Be lsays that what- ever we do, it will spread ailil tlhe same. The Chatiaunajn You quoted Dr Price: he has closed Ithe schools. Mr H. J. Thomas (proposed tihart they refer the cases to the chairman, tthe vice-dhairman, and the; Cleric. The Chairman': And we will deal with Llalll saint iii, the sanne way. UX-FTT SCHOOLS. Mr W. B. Jones, said that they would re- member ftihiat isome time .ago they bad decided to close one of the schools in Llanedy parish 'as it was not fit for the purpose. He under- stood that it was still (being carried on. He illished to know: whether that. was coiTect or not. Mr J. Llew. Thomas said that he believed sach a resoilutiion had been, passed. Llanedy school was m^TOuoh (better .order than Hendy. Mr v • B. Jones That, is not the point. A 'resolution was passed. With regard to the Hendy school, I think it is iin, a shameful conidition. I think it would ibe better to. ask ouii Architect to visit the school to see if the necessary repairs are carried out. I do not 'beliievei that they should allow the cihil- <tre.n to attewd a school tih'at was not fit for caitltle to got unto. Cbl. Morris What about Llanedy? J11 W. B. Jones: I (bellieve it is the same lot ot -men are^ managers of both schools. I move' that tlhe Architect )lw* n^W.,1 +.„ Ulendy and to report, w V1"1U I TOiis motion was unanimously carried. RATING THE SCHOOLS. A discussion on finance took place. TT^L^ T' iones sald tha,t Ammanford Urban District Was not rated ias it ought to hib&LI}!Aaiithey «"■*«*» Mr W. B. Jones: Oh, yes; they will do anything We ought to-have a specital valu- ation of Ammanford. ^0^ns .said (that the Clerk was in- whtllfv Jlime 'ago (to see if it *vas worth schools. ppeal against the .assessment of the view witflh^Mr3^)had an inter- the Je Clerk to strongest ipoint .in thei.r^^f Council. The valuation! of the schools t;lia,t the up. -w o-u'uuexiay gone Mr J. Llew. Thomas Can't ^r> 0 The Clenrk: I mishit; hut I might 3oS*?+ Mr J. said that it would not cost any.thiinig; to >appeal bofoi'c tihe Assessment Committer. Mr J. Ueiv. Thomas: I meant before the Assessment, Committee. (V, CO! ^!oillr^s lSIa,id ithat rates in his districfc liad jutst, reached breaking point. The (and timiplate works had been put up 300 per cent. The cdllie.ri.es had been paused from 4d to 6d ,a ton on, the coal, and ^he tiniptate lhad Ibeen raised from £ 20 or ±-4U to £ 15Q. Mr J. Llew. Thomas: They ought to have boell Pa-ymg £125 for many years past, the same as rbho 'Ll;a,aelly,and the: Swansea Union. is most unfair to re-ass<essi the schools of I ftoJS ,aiKl leavc oilh<}l" property un- iMr 'H. J. Davies: This discussion ought to be reserved for the County Rate Basis. A PROPOSED SCHOOL ABANDONED. Col. Morris said that local feeling was dead against proridiiiig another school at Lliandelbie. The rates were already unbear- alblle being 5s 6d in the £ ,fOf '\V'a.ter alone, and if they dharged tliiree-fourths of the cost of this new sdhool on Ithe parish, it would be intolerable. He had 'been speaking to some of the members for the parish the other -niglit and they agreed that the school would be quite unnecessary. They certainly could not stand £ 3,000 for itlhis new school, in addition to 5s 6d in the £ Ifor water. He would move thiat no further stops Ibe taken in the matter uintil they knew what it-lie resuilit of the agri- tation would the. The Architect said that he Lhad made the final drawtiings, hut the plans had not yet been senft to /the Board. It was decided to let tihe matter drop. THE GRIEVANCES OF ASSISTANT TEACHERS. Col. Moirrrs (brought forward the matter of the grievances of certificated assistants. They wished to lhave their scale, of sal-aries revised, and to havei the distinction between trained ,and untrained teachers. Many of the teachers were untrained because of Training College accommodation. The Chairman said that the assistants were better oN than many of the head teachers. APPOINTMENT OF ATTENDANCE OFFICER. On the reooimmendaition. of the Supf., it was una;iiimou,sly agreed to appoint Mr Dd. Thomas, Llansaint (aged 23) to the vacancy existing for an attendance officer. THE BROOKE VACANCY. No application was received for the vacancy at Brooke. Professor Jones moved that they advertise for an uncertificated female teacher, and it urae decided to do so.