The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

CAMARTHEKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL RECONSTRUCTION OtF bMALL HOLDINGS AND EDUCATION COMMITTEES. The statutory meeting of uie Carmarthenshire County Council was held on Monday last at the Shire Hall, Carmarthen, amongst those present being:—Mr. David Davies, Llandebie (chairman ot the Council1; Sir James H. W. Drummond, Bart., Edwmsford; Lieut.-Gen. Sir James Hilis-Johnes, VCL G.C.B., Dolaucothi; Mr. J. W. Gwynne- Hughes, Tregeyb; Mr. D. C. Parry, Llanelly; Mr. Delme Davies-Evans, Penylan; Mr. L. N. Powell, Carregcennen; Mr. Dudley Willianie-Drummond, Hafodneddyn; Dr. Lloyd, Newoasue-Emlyn; Mr. Gwilym Vaughan, Ammanford; Rev. T. John, Capel Ala; Mr. Greville, Llanon; Mr. T. Jones, Llanelly; Mr Campbell Davys, Llandovery; Mr. J. Lewis, Meiros HaJl; Mr. J. Lloyd, Penybank, Mr. H. E. Blagdon Richards, Carmarthen; Mr. W. B. Jones, Llanelly; Rev. E. B. Lloyd, Bwlchnewydd; Mr. Jdervyn Peel, Danyrallt; Mr. H. S. Holmes, Car- marthen; Mr. J. Llew. Thomas, Hendy; Mr. Nathan Griffiths, Llanolly; Mr. Harries, Dryslwyn; Mr. W. Thomas, Whitland; Dr. Williams, Burry Port; Dr. 6enzil Harries, Carmarthen Mr. E. Hewlett, Am- manford; Yr. W. J. Williams, Brynamman; Mr. T. Morris, Garnant; Mr. Phillip Phillips, Trelech; Mr. D. J. Jones, Liangennech; Mr. D. Hughes, Llwyn- hendy; Mr. J. Griffiths, Abergwili; Mr. W. J. Thomas, Glantowy; Mr. Benj. John, Llandissilio; Mr D. E. Davies, Rhvdycymmerau; Mr. T. Jones. Llanybyther; Mr. T. R. Jones, Pantglas; Mr. J. W. Gwynne-Hughes, Tregevb; Mr. T. Thomas, Lilangermech; Mr. John Jones, Llwynhendy; Mr. Joseph Roberts, Llanelly; Mr. T. Jones, Conwil; Rev, W. Thomas, Llanboidy; and Mr. G. Barret Evans, Llanstephan; Rev. A. Fuller Mills, Carmar- then; together with the officials. THE NEW CHAIRMAN. On the motion of Mr. lAi. Davies, Llandebie, seconded by Mr. Thomas William*, Whitland, Alderman David Evans, J.P., Manoidaf, was un- animously elected chairman for the ensuing year. Mr. Evans assumed the cfiair amidst loud cheering, and returning thanks said that he had done his Dest in every position which he bad neid in the county. He could claim that he had been faithful in attend- ance, and had done what he considered right in whatever he was called to do (applause). VICE-CHAIRMAN APPOINTED. On the proposal of Mr. W. N. Jones, seconded by Mr. Nathan Griffiths, Mr. Wm. Griffiths, architect, was elected vice-chairman for the coming year. Moving a vote of of thanks to Mr. i)d. -avics (the retiring chairman), Mr. Dd. Evans said it was not often they found a gentleman of his^ age (over 8U years) not only devoting his time to puouc work, but presiding over the Council in the manner Mr. Davies had done to the satisfaction of all. Mr. Delme Daviee-Evana seconded the propotil, which was carried with acclamation. SMALL HOLDINGS. RENT GOES CP 100 PER CENT. Opposing a motion of Mr. W. N. Jones, that the Smaii Holdings Committee ehould ooinpnse the whole Council, Mr. John Uoyd proposed an umendineit that the committee remain as before, and asked, What could members from the industrial districts know about small holdings? Mr. W. N. Joiaeii-Tucy know more than you ^Seconding Mr. W. N. Jones, Mr. Nathan Gnffi .Us eaid the cry was Get people back to the land, but they would never attain mat object wnen the mittee charge a IU0 per cent, more ia rent than thej ought to. Mr Beni. Evans said that was incorrec. Mr! Griffiths—The Small Holdings Committee bought a farm at t. Clears, the rent oi which was JM)0 per annum, and now it is £ 40U. The greatest congestion i* in the industrial areas, and we want people to go back to the land but we wan them to go back on fair -vlr. John Llovcl comes from Abergwili, and we know we have not got a bishop to teach us, but still we from the indus- trial centres are not *o wmpie (laughter) Let us all be on the Small Holdings Committee, for I would like them not only to buy one tarn, but the who e of Carmarthenshire (laugnter). On a vote it was dec^dtd tbat the whole Counv. should comprise the Small Holdings Committee. GOOD FRIDAY AT LLAN fc»LLV. An application WikI received for permission to ope i the Tivoli Cinema. Tumble. o. Good Friday, the proceeds to be devoted to chanty. It was statM that the picture shows in the county were not opened on Sundays. Mr. Mervvn Pee-l-h Good Friday treated as a ^Mr^Nathan Griffiths—No. He added that licenses were granted to the picture shows on condition that if they opened on Christmas Day and Good Friday, the proceeds should go to charity. I do not see any harm in it," -ald Mr. Griffiths. I emphati- -.il} say that Good Friday is not a Sunday." If you go to Llanelly on Good Friday you will see all the chimneys smoking and all the. workmen go to work. The farmers are on the land and the shops^are open (cries of No! "). Those Puritanical people who are apposed to picture shows being opened on Good Friday do not object to receiving any be-rwfit on the backs of those who work on Good Friday and on Sundays. It is the height of hypocrisy. The pic- tare shows on Good Friday are quite as good as any competitive meeting held in the cbapeK and I do not believe in these Puritanical people Who crocodile tears over everything. Rev. A. Fuller Mills supported th& application, which was granted on condition that the proceeds be ^A^slmilar^plication to Tint's Cinema. Llanelly. was also granted. VILLAGTS DRAMAS. An application was received from Brynaniiman for permission to give a performance of a Welsh drarna^ Mr W T Williams said they would be stretching the law too mucto insist on a license for the per- formanee of a Welsh drama like that. Mr W N. Jones said the law ne>er intended that theatre licenses should apply to small local perform- T Chairman .-aid they ^courage the present movement for reviving the W«Jsh The application *&s granted and it was decided to ] petition the Standing Joint Commie tee to take steps to get the law relaxed in regard to local dramatic peri ormancee. AMMAN VALLEY ROADS. On the proposal of Mr. W. N. Jones a committee was appointed to consider the desirability of con- structmg a new road through the valley between Ammanford and Pontardulais, and whether it be formed wholly in Carmarthenshire or partly in Glamorgan. Mr. Jones said there was no road be- tween the Amman Valley arid Llanelly and Swansea except a rough and hilly road. Mr. Benj. Evans held that iocul people should subscribe towards the vost of the road, because u would increase the site value of adjoining land by thousands of pounds. It was not fair to ask the poor agricultural parts to pay towards a new road through the wealthy part of the county. SEQUEL '10 STORM i MEETING. EDUCATION COMMITTEE 10 BE INCREASE^. Referring to the motion VJII the agenda by Mr. Dudley Wiiliams-Drummond, that the County Educa- tion Committee should consist of adi the county aldermen and all the county councillors (excepting councillors for autonomous areas), together with the present co-opted persons, the Chairman explained that there was a great deal of misapprehension as to what happened when the motion was submitted at their meeting at Llandilo. An amendment by Mr. IV- N. Jones was then declared carried, because a large number had left the meeting. When it became known that the amendment was carried, those who had left rushell back to the hall, and there was great consternation. There was such a hubbub over the fact that vhe amendment had been carried on what was teritit (i a snap division, that he allowed Mr. Drummund to Dring his motion forward again. In submitting his motion de novo, Mr. Drummond contended that it was carried at Llandilo, and all the newspaper reports bore him out. It was, he added, well known throughout the county that there was great dissatisfaction over the present composi- tion of the County Education Committee. There was dissatisfaction over the staffing of the schools, and the requisitions granted, the teachers were not satisfied, and there was always discussion about the schools' accommodation. They spent a great deal more on education in the county than on everything else put together.. With sixty schools they were spending E74,000 on education, whilst the rest of the expenditure, including the cost of the roads and the police, and everything, was only about £ 70,000. It was therefore absurd that the Education Com- mittee, consisted of only about one-third of the Council, and that it should have plenary powers. Mr. Thos. Thomas, Llangennech, seconded. Mr. Benj. Evans submitted an amendment, that aldermen resident in autonomous areas be not in- cluded in Mr. Drummond's motion. "THE STAR> ELI." Mr. Nathan Griffiths interjected with tome in- audible remark, whereupon Mr. Evans retorted, If you considered the resolution you would not show your ignorance." Mr. Griffiths—The only alderaicn the autonomous area of Llanelly has on the committee is Dr. Johns, and the amendment of Mr. Evans simply means the exclusion of Dr. Johns. A Member-Put it down to his ignorance. Mr. Griffiths--Perhaps you are rignt. Mr. Evans lives on top of a mountain and he does not know what he is talking about. Mr. Griffiths added that Carmarthenshire had been smelling very largely in the nostrils of the country." In education it was the worst-provided and most starved county (cries ot "No"). They absolutely failed to get teachers. A Voice—Quite right. The Chairman said that Carmarthenshire was not alone in that respect. Mr. I Griffiths stated that the members from the eastern division wouid not starve the teachers, the children and everyone else. Mr. Benj. Evans withdrew his motion, and the Rev. R. H- Jones said that if Mr. Drummond £ proposal was carried, he would move that they petition the Government to have the constitution of the Standing Joint Committee changed, so that its members should be representatives of the ratepayers. An amendment by Mr. John Lloyd that the Education Committee should be inoreased from 25 to 45 members was defeated by a large majority. DIVISION OF THE COUNTY7. Mr. Lloyd said it was high time that they should divide the county into two portions. At present they in the western division paid for expensive roads and large schools in the eastern division. He moved that a committee to prepare two separate schemes for the government of the county-one for the industrial and one for the agricultural person. Mr. W. B. Jones said ae a representative of the industrial portion, he welcomed Mr. Lloyd's motion, because at present they complained bitterly that the western representatives did not give them fair play. They in the eastern division also complained that the 1, westerners did not treat their roads and schools as they ought to. The Uanelly Union alone paid one-sixth of the whole cost of the county, and it they included Amman Valley and Llanelly borough as well, they would find that they paid more than half of the rates of the county. If the county was divided the rates in the eastern division would be far lower than at present. Mr. Jones seconded Mr. Lloyd's amendment, which was again defeated. Mr. Drummond accepted an amendment moved by r. W. N. Jones, that the two autonomous areas of Llanelly and Carmarthen should have one repre- sentative on the Education Committee, and with this alteration Mr. Drommoml s original motion was carried. MISCELLANEOUS. Mr. H. S. Holmes proposed that the contribution made by the County Council to the borough of Carmarthen, in respect of the main roads in the borough, be increased. Mr. Holmes said it was absurd for them to expect the borough to keep tne main roads in order with a grant of only £300, when they cost the town from E450 to C500 a year. Mr. Blagdon Richards seconded. Mr. Joseph Roberts, advocating an increased grant to Llanelly, also pointed out that the total cost of the main roads at Llanelly was £ 4,400, whereas the County Council grant was only £.575. It was decided to defer the whole matter to a committee. n The Council agreed to a proposal of Mr. Dudley Drummond that a grant of L150 be given towards the cost of the erection of a bridge at Llwvnceilog. Caio parish. The meeting then terminated.

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LLANSTEPHAN NOTES I It is with sincere regret we record the death of Mrs. Morris, wife of Mr. David Morris, Castle Cot- tage, which took place on Thursday, 5th inst., having attained the 84th year of her age. She -belonged to one of the oldest and best known families in the parish, the Hughes's of Laques Fawr, who have for generations past been settled on that homestead, where also she was born. As u family they are all famed for their longevity, kindliness of heart, cheerfulness and a desire for the welfare of all around them. ready at all time to lend a helping hand, thereby earning the deep respect of the com- munity in general. The deceased was no exception to those who have gone before, and as a neighbour was held in the highest esteem in the different dis- tricts she had resided during her long life. Deceased and her sorrowing hustand had enjoyed the remark- ably long and unique term of over 64 years of domestic happiness, having been married at Llan- stephan Parish Church on November 20, 1849. They had lived at St. Clears, New Inn, Carmarthenshire, and at Llandyssul, where for 39 years Mr. Morris was engaged under the old Carmarthen and Cardi- gan Railway, and afterwards the G.W.R., holding the responsible position of foreman at the ijtation, where he earned the full contidence of the travel- ling public. A few years ago, on his retirement from active service, they both, in company of their only surviving daughter, Mrs. Jones, lived for some years at Ferryside, finally returning for the evening of life to the spot which first gave them the breath of life. Mr. Morris also being born at Pentre- wyman 85 years ago. The interment took place at Penybont (B.) burial ground, Llandyssul, on Tues- day, 10th irrst., and a pathetic incident in connection with the last sad journey was the inability of Mr. Morris (husband) and Mrs. Jones (daughter) to be present owing to being laid aside with illness, and under these sad circumstanecs the sympathy extended the bereaved family is deep and sincere. The Rev. T. Thomas, Bethany (B.), of which deceased was a staunch member, officiated, assisted by the Rev. M. Griffiths at Penybont, the chief mourners being: Mr. D. Morris (husband) and Mrs. Jones (daughter); Mrs. Griffiths, Belle Vue (cousin); Mrs. Hughes, Eastbourne House (sister-in-kaw); Mr. David J. Hughes, Laques Fawr (nephew); Miss Maud M. Hughes and Miss Lily F. Hughes, Eastbourne House (nieces*; Mr. Peter Bowen (cousin) and Miss A. J. Bowen (niece), Brynarlais; Rev. B. B. Griffiths, Conwil, and Mr. Victor .Griffiths, Belle Vue (nephews); Mr. W. Lewis. Stores (nephew); and Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Laques (friends of the family). A large number of sympathisers gathered at the house, including the elders at Bethany, &c. A very large concourse of former neighbours and friends met the train at Llandyssul Station, and amid general signs of sorrow were laid to rest the mortal remains of one who for over a generation had been prominent in the life of Pontwelly and district. Mr. Morris and Mrs. Jones desire to return their heartfelt thanks through our columns to all those numerous sympathisers and friends from far and near. and to whom they are utterly unable at present to reply individually. The sad news of the death of Mr. W. Raymond which took place at his residence at Merthyr Tydfil on Sunday last, has thrown quite a gloom over the district. He was inordinately fond of the village, and spent a great portion of each year enjoying its recuperative qualities, for a few days' stay here used to give him renewed life and vigour. He was always foremost in suggesting and accomplishing any move- ment for the improvement of the village and make it more attractive.convenient and enjoyable for the numerous visitors. Of an enterprising spirit, he was always out for progress, and the regattas held during the last two seasons were the fruits of his sugges- tions. Without much empty talk also, he was the prime mover in the erection of the shelter for visi- tors at the Gegin Fach," and if he had been spared would doubtless be greatly added f0 and improved during the coming season. The placing of lifobuoys at different spots were also his handiwork, while no good and de^i-ving cause was ever passed by unheeded. In the village children he was nuicu interested, and on Investiture Day, July, he presented every child with a commemoration mug, besides having a large shart in the fine fireworks display with which that day was closed. A laith- ful friend, firm and true to promise, he was a most cheerful companion, and had the happy kiiaek of diffusing that cheerfulness to all around him. To the sorrowing widow and children we tender our warmest sympathy in their irreparable loss of a tender husband and loving father whose only aim seemed to be to make all thos* around him happy and contented. -400.

BRVNAMMAN NOTES [BY "PAHK LANE."] The workmen at the Ynys Amman Colliery came out on strike, without notice, on Monday last. They allege that one of the firemen is unduly harsh, and refused to work under him any longer. The inter- view with the manager on Monday proved futile, and the deadlock threatens to continue. The authorities of the Brynamman Chora] Society have for some time past been in a quandary, and as far back as last September they asked the committee of the Public Hall and Library to book the hall for the performance of St. Paul's owing to certain diffi- culties arising from the agreement made with Mr. Rowland Williams, the lessee of the hall, the com- mittee have been unable to grant any booking to the choir, with the result that the latter body has been unecessarily placed to much inconvenience. The choir authorities cannot engage artistes, for every artiste wants to know on what day or days his ser- vices will be required. Unless the writer is greatly mistaken, the negotiations which took plaoe between tho lessee and the Hull Committee during last year were distinctly for the purpose of making local bookings easily obtainable whenever required. The writer does not specifically blame any party, but he cannot help feelinc that the delay and worry caused to the Choral Society is not onlv unbusinesslike, but also prejudicial to the best interests of the Bryn- amman Public Hall and Library. By the way. it is rumoured that the Choral Society have abandoned their intention to. perform at the hall, and are striving to obtain the use of Gibea Chapel.

AB-ERGWILI JOTTINGS [BY MERLIN."] It is with regret that the death is recorded of Mrs. Nellie Jones, Lloyu s-terrace, Abergwili, who passed away on the 7th March arter a lingering illness, at the ripe old age 01 70 years. Deceased was well known and respe ted throughout the whole neigh- bourhood, and despite her uiiiess, wu a vegular attendant at the Parish Church. The body was interred in the Parish Churchyard on Thursday, March 12th, the Rev. T. Thomas (vicar) and Rev. U. J. Evans (curate) officiating. The chief mourners Wer :-r. and Mrs. Jones, Lloyds-terract- (daugh- ter and son-in-law); Miss Jane Jones (daughter); lr. and Mrs. Simons, Aberdare (daughter and son- in-lawi; Mr. David Jones, Henllan (son); Mr. and Mrs. James Jones (.son and daughter-in-law); Mr. 1'. Jones, Henllan (son); Mr. Frank Jones (son); Miss Ann Jones (rnece); Annie, Sarah Jane, Edith, Tommy and Eddie Jones (grandchildren;) James Enoch, Abergwili; Evan Enoch, Pontyeates; Hy. Enoch, Crosshands; John Enoch, Alltwalis (nephews). It is very gratifying to note that in connection with the recent eisteddfod held at Ebeneaer, a sub- stantial sum has been realised. The whole amount it is understood, will be handed over to the Build- ing Fund Committee. A well-attended meeting of the Flower Show Com- mittee was held at the National Schools, Abergwili, on Saturday last. The Rev. D. J. Evaija acted us chairman. The secretaries reported that most of ihe special prizes would continue to be given by last year's donors. Several of the members pre- sent volunteered to collect towards the prize-money for the additional classes which have been added to this year's schedule. Votes of thanks were accorded them for their generosity. It is also decided that a prize drawing should take place on the day of the show. It is hoped that members will maintain their present interest in the welfare of the society as there is every reason fo believe that this year's tihow will be a record one, in all respects.

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BURRY PORT DEPARTURE OF THE REV. J. HARRIES-WIUIAMS.- The respected Curate-in-charge of St. Mary's Church, who has recently been appointed Rector of Mjanordeifi, near Cardigan, bommenced his new duties this week. Since his advent to the parish seven years ago, Mr. Harries-Williams has worked with great zeal and devotion. He acted as curate of Holy Trinity, Pwll, for two years, and the remainder of the period was curate-in-charge of St. Mary's. An enthusiastic church defender, yet broad-minded and tolerant towards all denominations, a true friend to the poor and needy, and an able and popular preacher in English and Welsh, he had endeared himself to all. He was a school manager of the Council Schools, and took a deep interest in all good causes in the place, and he and Mrs. Harries^Williams will be greatly missed iR the parish. In appreciation of his valuable services a testimonial was promoted which realised the hand- some sum of 235 7s. 6d., subscribed to by the con- gregations of St. Mary's and all the other churches in the parish, as well as a number of nonconformist friends The testimonial was presented at a well, attended meeaing held at the Parish Hall last Fri- day evening, when our worthy Vicar (the Rev. David Jones (presided). Amongst those on the platform were the Revs. John Rogers (Independent), and John Owen (Methodist), two of the oldest and most respected ministers in the place, which testi- fies to the kindly good feeling which exists between the various religious bodies in Burry Port. The Vicar suitably opened the proceedings, and whilst being sorry to lose such an able colleague heartily congratulated him on his new appointment. Mrs. Dr. Owen Will-amz, (the popular wife of th people's warden of St. Mary's) made the presentation to Mr. Harries-Williams. It consisted of a very handsome oak roll-top desk with leather lining, suitably in- scribed, as well as a complete set of Hasting's "Dictionary of the Bible." and a set of stoles. The Revs. John Rogers and John Owen having made eulogistic speeches, Mrs Owen Williams presented M. Harries-Williams with a handsome Westminster chiming clock and two bronze ornamynts. Messrs. J. McDowall, John George, W. T. Edwards, and R. G. Thomas made short speeches the re- cipients every success and hanpinecs in Manordeifi, .P and Mr. Harrie<»-WTilIiams. replying for bimq-lf and his devoted wife, thanked all for the handsome presents, and for their kindness and ready help during their stay at Burry Port. V otes' of thanks bfing passed to Mrs. Owen Williams, and to the Chairman, a pleasant evening terminated with the singing of the National Anthem.—In addition to the above testimonial the members of Ft. Mary's hurch Sunday School presented the Rev. J. Harries-Williams with a set of Hasting's "Dictionary of Christ and the Gospels." and Mrs. Harries-Wil- liams with a Morocco handbag suitably engraved.— The rev. gentleman preached his farewell sermon at St. Mary's on Sunday evening. Basing his' remarks on Revelation iii., 8. he delivered an eloquent dill- course, which greatly impressed the large congre- gation.

A d'sastro-js storm raged on the Western and Southern Coasts durinjy thejlatter part of last week •tnd the becining of thi week. Sundnv morning a Swedish btroue. "Trefoliun." Cnrd^ff-lnde-n. was wrecked off the coast of Cornwall and five h," lost. Vn Saturday, a Pnrry nlot. Mr. M. Hamncon. was drowned through his punt capsizing off Ilfrncombe. The Mumbles lifeboat was out on the same dav for •six hours, having put off in ro"oonse to signals of distress. Seas ran mountains high in the Bristol and EncrVsh Channels, and vessels outward bound had to return to safety. Extensive damage is also reported on Inndi Two large aviat;onshpos on the side of q,Õ' River Medina, near Cowes, were lifted bodily by the wind a distance about 10 feet and wrecked. Upwards of 10 houses were unroofed at Queenstown,

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CARDIGANSHIRE CONSERVATIVE AND UNIONIST ASSOCIATION The annual meeting of the above association was held at the Town Hall, Lampeter, on Thursday, the 12tn instant, when there was a good attendance of delegates from all parts of the county. The chair was taken during tho earlier part of the meeting by Mr. RL E. Jones,, Borth. Letters of regret for non- attendance were read from Sir E. Parry-Pryse, Gogerddan; Mr. J. C. Harford, Falcondale, and Mr. Roy Evans, Newcastle Emlyn. Mr. A. E. Harries, secretary and registration agent, produced a satisfactory balance sheet and report for the past year, and was iieartily congratu- lated upon the good results of his energetic labourt The election of officers was then proceeded with, Mr. T. J. Waddingham, Hafod, being re-elected president. Mr. R. E. Jones. having been appointed high sheriff for the county, could not undertake the office of ohairman, and Captain Davies-Evans was unanimously elected. Members fo the executive committee were subsequently elected and the Rev. T. M Williams, Llanddewi-Aberarth; Mr. John Evans, Cardigan, and Mr. Cecil Jones, Aberystwyth, were appointed to represent the association on the council of the West Wales Provincial Division, while Mr. G. F. Fossett Roberts, Sir E. J. Parry-Pryse, and Mr. Griffith Evans. Lovesgrove, were re-ap- pointed as representatives to the annual conference of the National Unionist Association. PUBLIC MEETING. In the evening, a public meeting was held in the Memorial Hall. Col. Davies-Evans, Highmead, presided, and was supported on the platform by prominent local Unionists. The Chairman in opening the proceedings referred to the Home Rule Bill, and stated that the dark cloud overshadowed every- thing! There were some peqple who saw a silver lining to the cloud, but to him the situation appeared grave. Mr. Staveley Hill, M-P- for Kingswinford, fol- lowed, and dealing with the Home Rule question said that the Unionist party would have nothing to do with the proposals of the Government, nor would they have anything to do with a time limit for Ulster. If the Government were going to suit their own advantage, they'must exclude Ulster for all time (cheers). The speaker prophesied that the Government would be driven in a few weeks (cheers) to appeal to the; country in regard to issut's which they had raised by the Home Rule Bill. Having con- trasted the Unionist and Liberal policies in regard to rural housing, he maintained that the Govern- ment, having seen the effect which Unionist measures had, had reversed the process of the Conservative policy, and had made the tenant subject, not to the private owner, but to the County Council. They as Unionists were pledged to give the tenant every help to booome his own landlord. They had heard much about the supposedly evil influence of landlordism. But the state of affairs under the County Council was no better. In Carnarvonshire the County Council rented a £ 300 farm, but they (the County Council) retained the snorting rights. ("Shame.") Dealing next with the Rural Housing Bill, he mentioned that the intentions of the party were to have three- roomed cottages, with a garden and one-eight of an acre at a rental of 2a 6d. a week. Although out- wardly supporting this scheme, the Radicals were jealous, and wero endeavouring to put other pro- posals before the country, in view of the coming general election. He deplored that many good bills were spoiled for party purposes, and hoped to see a Government which would place national prosperity before everything. Having shown how the Insur- ance Act had adversely affected workmen and Friend- ly Societies, he stated that he was the only M.P. who had abstained from voting upon the Aci because he dia not believe in compulsion, and thought that compulsory insurance was bad for the nation (cheers). Turning to the Welsh Church B 11. the speaker vig- orously denounced it, and expressed surprise that the only Church which was advancing and was doing the greatest good should be crippled and its funds abaft- atfo to secular objects. Chapels enjoyed privil- eges in being exempted from rates and taxes, and he instanced how three of the largest London Chapels were saved thousands of pounds annually by not being assessed. Ik was virtually only another form of endowment, yet they often hoard that the Church was the only endowed religious body. He concluded a masterly speech by appealing to th. a-urience to do their utmist for the Umon st cause (cheers). The Chairman then called upon Mr. R. Jones- Morris, Talsarnau, to address the meeting in Welsh, and ho received an enthusiastic reception upon rising. Among other things, Mc Jones-Morris mentioned that there were at present six important measures before Parliament, and dealt first with the Insurance Act. He showed its unfairness, e-pecially in con- nection with farmers and their servants. This was the first Bill ever passed through the House of Lords r "0 without a discussion, and that because of its bung- ling propensities. Three of the measures were not acceptable by the country, viz., Home Rule for Ireland. One man one vote, and the Disestablishment Bill. Ill order to try and get the Iwopl(' to wpport them, the Government had brought forward another Bill, something to raise the wind, and that, wis a Land Bill. In his inimitable manner. Mr. Jone&- Morris showed the difference between the Unionists and the Liberals on the and question, the difference between the landlord and his tenants as compared with the County Councils and their t.t,nants. Having referred to Tariff Reform, the speaker referred to the Home Rule agitation in Ireland, and showed that Ulster paid 13s. 4d. per pound of the rates, find they deserved to have a voice in the governing of their country. Regarding the proposal to disestablish and disendow the Church in Wales, he asserted that the majority of Nonconformists were against the Church being robbed of her property. In an effectual and convinomg manner, he provpd that it would be a gTierous sin to despoil and eripple the Church which had done and was doing her best for the glory of God and the salvation of souls (applause A hearty vote of thanks was proposed to the speakers by Mr. E. Chambers, Aberystwyth, who stated that he was a Presbyterian, he did not hold with the disendowment of the Church, and would do his best to see the wrong was not done. Dr. Walker seconded, and stated that he had signed the Ulster Covenant, and his ancestors had done the same 200 years ago. Mr. Stavely-Hill proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman, which was seconded by Mr. Jones-Morris, and an enthusiastic meeting was brought to a close.

CARMARTHENSHIRE EDUCATION COMMITTEE A meeting of the above Committee was held on Thursday in last week at the County Offices, Carmarthen. Amongst those present were Mt W. N. Jones, Tirydail (chairman); Mr. Mervyn Peel, Danyralit; Mr. Lewis Morris; Rev. A. Fuller Mills; Rev. E. B. Lloyd, Bwlchnewydd; Rev. W. Davies, Llandilo; Rev. R. H. Jones, Llang^ndeirne; Mr. J. Ll. Thomas, Hendy; Mr. Dd. Evans, Manordaf; Mr. J. Ll. Thomas. Penyback; Mr. D. Davies, Rhyblid; Mrs. Lloyd, Mr. James Phillips, St. Clears; Mr. W. J. Thomas, Llanarthney. t TEACHERS' DISSATISFIED. A communication from the County Association of Teachers expressing dissatisfaction with the new scale or salaries granted in respect to the teachers' demand for increased salaries, and stating that they had instructed their executive committee to prepare the ground for further agitation in conjunction with the National Union of Teachers. It was pointed out that the teachers did not re- fuse acceptance of the new scale, and the Rev. A.' Fuller Mills suggested that they should be paid their salaries under such revised scale. Mr. James Phillips, St. Clears, said he did not think it right to pay the teachers under the new scale. Several members of the Committee gave way to the teachers on the understanding that they would accept the revised scale. He thought it would be better for the Committee to adhere to the old scale if there was to be further agitation. I was decided to pay the teachers on the new scale, the Rev. E. B. Lloyd, Bwlchnewydd, remark- ing, Let the teachers understand that we are not going to consider their salaries for some time again." PUPIL TEACHERS' CENTRE. Referring to the meagre response to advertise- ments for teaohers, the Board of Education wrote asking whether the Committee had considered the salaries offered as sufficient to attract applicants. The letter added that if the salaries were not suffi- cient the scarcity of applicants could be obviated by increasing the salaries. The Committee had taken a diminished share in the work of producing young teachers, the pupil teachers' centres having been dropped in Carmarthenshire. The Board took a serious view of any failure on the part of anY authority in providing a proper standard of staffing in their schools. The Clerk explained that the question of re-intr- ducing the pupil teacher scheme in the county waS under consideration. The schools were under-staffed becouse they could not get teachers.. iveplyng to the Rev. R. H. Jones, Llangenderne, tho Clerk stated that the scarcity was more particu- larly in resgard to uncertificated teachers. The Rev. R. H. Jones-And their salaries have not been advanced. Mr. W. J. Thomas, Llanarthnoy, said that ( ill view of the fact that there was a scarcity of teachers in all counties he thought the Board'? communication was rather high-handedi The Clerk said it was a condition of things pre- vailing in all the English and Welsh counties. Mr. John Lloyd, Penybank, said there was nO dearth of teachers when the Committee applied for certificated teachers. The best pa'd people grumbled the most. The Board's letter was referred to the Staffing Committee. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS. Referring to the proposed extensive adoptions to » thj Llanelly Intermediate School, the Rev. R. 0- Jones, Llairgendeirne, stated that, when the pi-p" of Gwendraeth Valley found out that the Llanelly people wero going in for that very large expendi- ture, they would very likely press forward thair scheme for a new intermediate school of their own- 410-

In the Probate Court on Monday Sir Samuel E,a"5 -granted letters of administration to the solicitor i0. the Treasury in the estate of Mary Beynon. 0 Haverfordwest, who died intestate on January IStb thie year, leaving estate valued at JB580. J WALES Y. IREAND.—The Welshmen played a11:) won their last Rugby internation game of the seaso, ¡ at Balmoral Show Grounds, Belfast, on I Heavy rain downpoured throughout the iiiatch. accurate passing, in consequence, being out of tbl question. At the outset the Welshmen essay6' bouts of passing, but finding it impossible thjv hanged their tactics. Within three minutes of start R. W. Jackson, after following up a kick £ • A. RJ Foster, scored Ireland's only try. Before H1, interval had arrived J. Jones gained a wel'-deserv^ try for Wales, and equalized matters. During tJ', second half W. H. Evans and Wetter scored. interval had arrived J. Jones gained a w("1 -oPs.-TV be interval had arrived J. Jones gained a wel'-deserv^ try for Wales, and equalized matters. During tJ', second half W. H. Evans and Wetter scored. latter's try being converted. Final score:—Walc'' 1 goal 2 tries (11 points); Ireland, 1 try (3 points). Printed and Published for the Proprietors by GILES at the Carmarthen Journal Works, 8, King Street. Carmarthen

HUNTING NOTES NEUADDFAWR FOXHOUNDS. The Neuaddfawr Foxhounds met last week at Altwalis. Among those present were Mrs. Hughes, M.F.H.; David and Dan; Capt. and Mrs. Lewes, Llysnewydd; Major Cass, D.S.O., Dol-llan; Mr. Roger Lloyd, Lampeter; Miss Lloyd, Gilfachwen; Miss Sivill, Br«ehfa; Mr. Davies, Post Office, Pen- cader; Mr. D. T. Jones, Bee Hive; Mr. R. Jones. Llandyssul; Mr. Jenkins, Cwmhwplyn; Xr. Sam Davies, Brechfa, and Mr. Tom Jones. Ffynonau. Alltgaredig covert was first drawn,and according to its usual fcustom it proved a success; and no less than three foxes were set on foot. The hounds never hesitated which to follow, for off they went towards Eager Farm, and up to Castelldu woods. Then crossed the main road, over the mountain to Brechfa, and as it was so rough on top and so foggy the huntsmen were far beh nd. but fortunately managed to keep up. Having gone about three miles beyond Brechfa, it was decided to call the bounds home after running hard for two-and-a-half hours. Although no blood was drawn the day pro- vided excellent sport. HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. The Carmarthonsh-re Foxhounds will meet on Tuesday, 24th, at New Inn, Whitland. ond on Friday. 96th, at Plough and Harrow; each dav at 1L" The Tivyside Fxxhounds will m^et on Monday, the 22nd inst., at Ffostrasol: Thursday, the 25th inst.. at Blaenpan, and on Monday the 29th inst.. at Postgwvn, Trelach; each day at 11 a.m. The Neuaddfawr Foxhounds will meet nh Monday. March 23rd. at Dihewydd. and on Thursday. March 26th, at Penffordd Cross Roads; each day at 10.30.

WEST CARMARTHENSHIRE UNIONISTS NEWCASTLE EMLYN. The Cawdor Hall, Newca&tle-Emlyn, was well filled when the Rev. uimnii .c.V.llö took the chair u tne unavoidable absence ot Dr. PoweiJ. Mr. Evans said that it was a position he had never occupied betore, tor he lelt that tile WOIK ot a minister of religion was better dout when that minister kept out of party polities, and he would not say a word on any political subject, but KmLii upon his old iriend, Mr. tetephens, to address them. -vir. oiepiien^, who 'was 'received -•fcitii oud ap- he came to speak to tnem as a busi- ness man and as such he wotud "ask diem to clear their minds. of sentimejit and look at ihe politi- cal situation from a business point of view. By doing this tiiey would get the best possible results from parliamentary procedure; for "alter all Parlia- ment was simply the business department of th- nation, and if instead of doing things in a business- like manner in Parliament they did things entirely from mistaken ideas of sentiment, the country as a whole was bound to suffer. Tak as an example the silly, sentimental and slipshod methods of the natio.1 £ treasurer, viz., Mr. Lloyd George (hear, hear). Mr. Stephens—I am glad Mr. Lloyd George is still a few admirers left, but their hear, hears are certainly only a shadow of their former strength, and perhaps the reason is that you are finding that the People's Budget is not the great piece of iegii lation you were led to believe, but is rather a piece of class (legislation which has done infinite harm to everyone interested in land, whether he be landlor i, farmer or labourer -(hear, hear and applause). Well to get back to the subject of Mr. Lloyd George's many mistakes as Chancellor. He would ask lis audience what they would think of a farmer v to sold potatoes at 3s. 6d. per hundredweight when every hundredweight cost him £ 1 to produce: yet that was exactly what happened with the Lloyd George land taxes, and yet Mr. Lloyd George vras busy enlarging upon that scheme and intended, if the people of this country would allow him, to create a ministry of land and another horde of officials. Before turning to other questions he would like to show the suitability of Mr. Lloyd George as Chan- cellor by two illustrations from Mr. Lloyd George himself. When introducing the Land Campaign, Mr. Lloyd George said that there were two to three million acres of land that greedy landlords were holding up and which people were clamouring for in order to build houses thereon. Well, let us take him at his word, and for the sake of simplifying the illustration we will divide the difference between two to three millions and call it 2,500,000. Well now we will be as generous as we can and give every house a good garden. Therefore we will only build eight houses to the acre. Eight houses an acre on 2,500,000 is 20,000,000, and this, allowing the usual rate of five persons to a house, gives us room for 100,000,000 people, and as we have only 45,000,000 people living in these Islands and have a lot of houses already, I am wondering what we want an- other 20,000,000, unless Mr. George anticipates that the Germans will come to live here now that he has adopted their insurance scheme (daughter). The next illustration is that when introducing the Insurance Bill Mr. Lloyd George stated that in 1912 it would cost the State £ 3,300,000. What it actually did cost was £6,900,000, or considerably over twice the amount he mentioned. The last illustration is that when introducing the Insurance Act Mr. Lloyd George definitely promised first-class hotels for con- sumptives and after trying the Act for a sufficient length of time We find that first-class hotels means a wooden shelter in the backyard and cod liver oil to drink (loud laughter). These, among many other things, are what we suffered when we put a lawyer in a position that ought to be filled by a business man. Turning to the Home Rule question, Mr. Stephens said that the present Government in this, as in all other matters, had simply rushed at the thing like a bull at a gate, and with about the same regard to consequences; 'and now they were finding out that they had simply brought the ship of State to the rapids and unless the ship was handled very carefully she would be dashed to destruction on the rocks of civil war. i.tadi6&!ls who said or thought that ulster was bluffing must be either asleep or. so rapt in partisanship that they could realise nothing apart from the exigences of their own party. He solemnly warned them that if the Bill was passed Ulster would fight and it would ever be to the shame of the Radical party that they, by the bargaining for the maintenance of office, had plunged the country into civil war rather than take the sensible and constitu- tional method of appealing to the people before it was too late. Mr. Stephens then briefly referred to the Welsh Disestablishment Bill and concluded his address with a vigorous claim for Tariff Reform. A vote of thanks to the speaker was carried with acclamation and a similar compliment was paid to the chairman. PONTYEATES. A meeting was held in the Council Schools, Ponty- eates, on Saturday, when Irhe chair was occupied by Mr. W. Davies, Pwllclai, who referred briefly to the questions at present before the country. Mr. Stephens dealt chiefly with the land question, and among other things said that it was a most reprehensible thing that a Government should stoop to such low tactics as to take one particular form of property, i.e., land, and deal as harshly as they could with it simply because. the majority of people interested in lad whether they were rich or poor, were Unionists. The increment tax was nothing more than legal robbery, and if a man, as he knew many had done, placed his savings in land or pro- perty he was at the mercy of officials who knew nothing whatever about land or land value; and it was known that men who had sold land for the price they paid for it had been taxed E2 or £3 by the so- called Liberal Government. But if you sold Mar- coni shares and made a profit of £1,029 in a fort- night, they were not called upon to pay one penny tax. Mr. Stephens then referred to Home Rule and Welsh Disestablishment, and explained at length the Unionist policy of land ownership.

KIDWELLY MOTES We regret to have to record the death, which oc- curred at her home in Water-street on Wednesday, the ilth inst., of Mrs. Elizabeth Protheroe, wife of Mr. Win. Protheroe' The deceased, who had reached the advanced age of 83 years, was held in great respect by all who knew her. She had been a confirmed invalid for over four years, previous to which she had been a regular attendant at the Morfa C.M. Chapel, of which she was a faithful member. She was the mother of eighteen children, four of whom survive her. She was a native of Llandefeilog, but had resided at Kidwelly during the greater part of her long life, and had lived 46 years in the house in which she died. The greatest sympathy is ex- tended to the aged husband and the other bereaved relatives. There was a large attendance at the funeral, which took place at St. Mary's Parish Churchyard on Monday in this week. Before the cortege started, a short service was conducted at the house by the Rev. W. C. Jenkins, Capel Sul, the Rev. H. R. Jones, Siloam. At the church and graveside the Rev. D. E. Thomas, curate, officiated. The Rev. D. Geler Owen, Horob, and the Rev. E. J. Herbert, Morfa, were also present. The chief mourners were Mr. W. Protheroe (husband); Mr. John Protheroe, Water-street (son); Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Corporation Arms (son-in-law); and Mr. and Mrs. Dd. Williams. Llanelly (son-in-law and daugh- terl. There Were besides numerous other re-lativ >«.. including a large number of grandchildren. We also record with deep regret the death, which occurred on (Friday last, at 2, P"k House. Camber- well Green, London, of Dr. Arthur David Evans, eldest son of Mrs. Evans and the late Rev. Arthur Evans, C.M. minister, Parc-y-box. The deceased, who was only 48 years of age, had an apopletic seizure on the Sunday previous to his death, and never rallied from the attack. He is survived by his aged mother, a widow and two children, and by tv. brothers and three sisters, with all of whom heartfelt sympathy is expressed. The funeral, of which we hope to have a report in our next week's issue, took place on Wednesday last,' the mortal remains being interred at Conwil. At the weekly meeting of the C.E.M.S. held at the Parish Room on Tuesday last, an interesting paper in favour of Votes for Women was read by Miss Muriel Meredith, the suave and energetic secretary of the local branch of the non-militant society.

GWYNFE CONCEHT.—Under the auspices of the Gwynfe Mutual Improvement Society a grand concert was held at the Council School on Friday last, March 13th. The president was Mr. Mervyn Peel, J.P., C.C., Danyrallt, and the event was under distin- guished patronage. The artistes were Soprano, Madame Sylvia Hosgood; contralto, Miss Gwen- dolyn Davies; tenor, Mr. J. Stephens; baritone, Mr. D. Bodycombe; elocutionist, Mr. Mervyn Peel. The hon. treasurer was Mr. N. Griffiths, and lion, secre- tary Mr. D. T. C. Evans. There was a very large attendance. The accompanist was Mr. Gwilym Jones. A very pleasant evening was spent at the above Council School on Friday evening, when the mem- bers of the evening continuation class and their friends were entertained to a social tea and concert given by Mr. D. T. Evans, the popular Gwynfo schoolmaster, to celebrate the winding up of the soason. Between 50 and 60 partook of a most excel- lent repast, which took the form of a bachelors' tea, the night school members presiding at the tables Great credit is due to Miss Ray Evans and Miss Annie Hughes (sister and cousin of Mr. Evans), who had worked hard in making the event a success by preparing the dainties which the boys so greatly enjoyed, and the success was to a great extent duo to them. The tables being cleared, games were in- dulged in, everyone seems to be having a jolly good time. The following programme was gone through:—Solos by Misses E. Maud navies and Katie Evans, Messrs. Sidney Jones, D. J. Francis; Mr. J. Ll. Evans read some verses of his own com- position; recitations, etc., by Misses L. Lewis, Getta Evans, Mary Davies, Bessie Griffiths, Bessie Thomas, Messrs. D. James. L. Williams. D. Thomas, O. James, J. Daviee, J. Williams, H. Morgan; dia- logue, Miss M. J. Morgans and friends. Miss Lewis, Llwynbrain, on behalf of the class, presented Mr. Evans with a handsome silver-mounted umbrella. Mr. Evans suitably responded in a very appropriate speech, followed by the singing of "For he's jolly good fellow." Votes of thanks were proposed to the Host and Hostesses by Miss Nellie Griffiths, and seconded by Mn J. 1. Evans. The singing of the Welsh National Anthem brought one of the nioc enjoyable evenings at Gwynfe to a close. Misses Nellie Griffiths and Getta Francis were the accom- panists. (The verses sung at the above will appear in our poetry column next week.—EDITOR).