The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

BOAKDS OF GUARDIANS AND fcURAL DISTKlCf COUNCILS CARMARTHEN Board The fortnightly meeting of the Carmarthen Boaid ine lorvni, Board-room ot the of Guardians was held at tn« presiding. Workhouse on Saturday l" Wal_ Williams, James Llanarthney; J. W m- Llanarthnej Bowen Llangunnock, Lewis, Uauddarog; J- J- junUl° Llan- Joseph PUm^U^wr^M^VV Shwjel; Dd- Thom»,, deitne. Llangendeirne, Job » ■^en Griffiths, T lewellvn Morgan, Liang inning xi S^Lor; Jin Herbert, Richards, L1»nitj,P^ M J„„ti Evans, lljdnm. B -.sr.: Trclech-ar-Bcttws; A. F. Mills, Thomas William." and J. Patagonia Lewis, St. Peter. r MASTER'S REPORT. I • i cr.,t«l—-i Sacred service its on Sunday, 19th April, by the Rev. i Uwen, Congregatioual Churcii. number of inmates in the on the last day of the weeK was 59, ó5 for the pcriod lat ear. The number of paupcrs the f ortn' -it -.vus inst 150 for the 91 115, aga period last year. On t'riday evcniiii-6, the 17th, the thanked by the Board." f LARGE INCREASE IN COUNTS RATE. The Clerk presented the estimates for ye«> provided ior the against £ 2,914 last year, lhe county rate e» including the fecial education lur and Whitland county school, r-tt p £ 10,462, compared with hl^ m tn p Nlr. T I Bowen-In increase of ;Law. & £ £ £ r zsz? szzz P tlitare was only mu s Rev TV Mi^id increased county «l ww witfc r.t^'Ttrf^^r^elopL'nT. «at.nS in the former dintrict ,^g Pontardulaia and Brynamraan and they were going in for expensive school buildings. Countv Mr. John Lewis-Don t back up the Lou ,Nl r. J. P .l,ewis said it ought to be clearly under- stood that the Guar-Jians were not responsible for this bg increaso in the county As a matter of fact tho Guardians had decreased very materially. I 'll object o Mr. John Lewis-I hope, 'Mr. M"Ilz wi this big thMrbl eiwhoUr« on the County Council) said he feared the rates were going to increase. Their only hope was that larger grants would be forthcomm0 from the Imperial Exchequer (hear, hear). A Member-It is high time, too. u Mr. Mills added he was -afraid the rates would not stop at that for five or six years. Mr J. W- Lewis (Llanddarog) said the agricultuia • anu Lt no. look black upon .1, the •tea., for they in the*> districts were verj he« ? rated to meet the demands of a large population. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. Mr. J. S. Williams occupied the ckair and said he was chairman until they appointed a successor. He appreciated the honour which they had con Erred'?upou him last jear, and he ?ropo«Kl Mr. John Jones as chairman for the ensuing J^r. Mr. James Evans seconded, and thi3 was unanimously. th.nk- Mr. John Jones took the chair, and after tha ioff the Board said he hoped to carry out his duties with their and the Clerk's co-operation. Mr. John Jones then proposed a vote of thanks to the retiring1 chairman. Two were proposed for the vice-chairmanship-Mr. J. J. Bowen, Llangunnock, and Mr. LI. Morgan, L O^Sf put to the vote, 17 voted for Mr. J. J. Bowen and 10 for Mr. Ll. Morgan. OTHER BUSINESS. The following were appointed to represent the Board at the South Wales Poor Law Conference: The Chairman (Mr. John Jones), Mr. J. S. Williams, ReT. Fuller Mills, and the Clerk. The Chairman and Mr. J. J. Bowen were also appointed to represent the Board on the Association of the Poor Law Union. It was decided to pay their fares only.

LLATDTLO ANNUAL MEETING. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE- (iiAIRMAN. The annual meeting of this Board was heldon Saturday, when there were present: RGv. Alban Davies, Mrs. E. A. Roberts, Mr. John Lewis, Rev. J. Thompson Jenkins, and Messrs. D. W, Lewis, Henry Herbert, W. Williams, Gomer Harries, R D. Powell, Robert Matthews, John Morgan, J. L. Williams, WID. Hopkinsi D. P. Davies, Lewis Bowen, David Davies, John Bevan, L. N. Powell, D. Jones, Wm. Roberts (Garnant), Arthur Williams, Jacob Davies, Caleb Thomas, David Thomas, Wm. Stephens. Dan Davies, J, Thomas, D. Glyn Jen- kins, R. Stephens. W. Richards, J. L. Richards, W. Lewi3- Rev. Edipd Jones; the clerk, Mr. R. Shipley Le-,vig; the deputy dlerk, Mr. D. Jones Morris; and the other officials. The Rew. J, Alban Davies referred to the fact that this was tho annual meeting of the Board, and for tear that someone would propose that he be re-appointed chairmam—(laughter)—he had much pleasure in at once proposing a gentleman who had been his right hand supporter for the last twelve months. That was Mr. John Lewis. He went on to aay that his advice to those who would not "be in the chair was: "Don't run after the chair, but do your work conscientiously" (laughter and hear, hear). Mr. Henry Herbert seconded the proposition. Mr. John Lewis, on assuming the chair, thanked them for the honour conferred upon him in being made chairman of that large and important Board. It was usual for the chairman to say that he would i do his besr. He promised to do the same, but no L: chairman could very well carry out the duties unless s;i he had the ."hole-hearted support of his fellow- members and he knew that in appealing for their support he would not be doing so in vain. In proposing- a hearty vote of thanks to the chairman for the past year he said the Rev. Alban Davies had created almost a record ip not having [ lot a 5iple meeting' and in conducting the meet- t! ings with firmness, yet also with geniality which I had aroused within them a great appreciation for him. Mr. D. W. Lewis seconded, and the motion was carried amid applause. Rev. AJban Davies acknowledged the vote, and Mr. Gomer Harries proposed that Mr. Evan I Davies be elected vice-chairman. The Rev. Alban Davies seconded the motion, wlifch was carried. rrA THE HOUSE The Master reported that the riumber of inmates was 60 against 68 corresponding period last year. Vagrants relieved for the fortnight 120. against 189 corresponding period last year. The Rev. John Williams, Ammanford, on behalf of the Methodist denomination, had conducted a service at the House; the Rev. Robert Williams, M.A., a funeral service, and the Rev. R. H. Roberts, curate, had also conducted a service. TREASURER'S ACCOUNT. The Clerk reported that all the calls had been paid The balance in the treasurer's hands was £ 1.103 15s. 6d. This included a sum of 2755 Agri- cultural Rates Grant. Tenders were received for the hire of motor-cars for the removal of paupers and lunatics. Mr. Popkin. relieving officer, said that in some eases it was absolutely necessary to hire launda- lettes. This applied particularly to people whose removal became necessary after they had been five or six weeks in bed. After some discussion, it was decided to write again to those who had tendered, asking them to quote for the vehicles mentioned as well. A letter was received from Mr. R. D. W. Evans. Cardiff, asking when the Board would be ready for him to prooeed with the erection of the new infir- mary. The Clerk had replied that they hoped it would be very soon, but that they could not give the exact date. FFAIRFACH DRAINAGE. The Clerk said that he had again communicated with Mr. Drummond, and had also seen him person- ally, with reference to the drainage at Ffairfach. He had promised to give the matter his considera- tion. The Clerk stated that they had not received a reply from Mr. Davies, Froodvale, agent to Mr. Gwynne-Hughes, as to whether they could get a strip of land behind the House, and the Guardians could not send the plans to the Local Government Board until they got Ir, Davies' approval. If they could buy the land they proposed to purchase they could build on their own ground and could proceed with the work at once.

Rural District Council A meeting of this body was held later. Mr. Wm. Williams, J.P., who presided 'pro tem,' said he had much pleasure in proposing that the present vice-chairman, Mr. Evan Daves. be appointed chair- man for the coming year. He fully deserved the position. Ha had carried out his duties with thoroughness and efficiency, and had been most regular in his attendance. Mr. W. Lewis seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously.. < Mr. Williams then thanked the Council for the kindness and support they had extended him whilst in the chair. Mr. Evan Davies said he felt very thankful to them for appointing him to that important position. Mr. D. W Lewis moved that Mr Rees- Powell be elected vice-chairman. He had been a member for a long time, and would do a good vice-chairman as his breath was not very long He would there- fore not speak very long (laughter). Mr. David Davies seconded, and Mr. Gomer Harries heartily supported, and the proposition was carried unanimously. Mr. Rees Powell returned thanks. PLANS COMMITTEE. Mr. R. Matthews submitted the report of the Plans Committee. The committee recommended that the plan of a chapel at Penygroes be passed subject to some slight amendments and the change of the site of a house in Cwmgwili. Then there were the plans of two new sewers at Brynamman which they recommended should be visited by the local members, they afterwards to report to the Council. The tender of Mr. Powell, Cardiff, for water ex- tension at Llandebie, at £ 1,050, was accepted. In reference to the joint sewerage scheme for the Amman Valley, Mr. John T. Wood, sanitary en- gineer. Liverpool, wrote to say that the cost of the scheme to the four Councils would be £ 26,629. He stated at the recent enquiry there had been an in- crease in the cost of material, but this had not been taken into consideration in his estimate, which he could only base on population, as be did not know the number of houses in the district. In accord- ance with this scheme Pontardawe would pay £ 7,800; Cwmamman, £ ,7308; Ammanford, £ 8,730: and Llandilo Rural, 22.791. In the letter it was stated that there was an increase of P,1,400 in con- nection with the diversion of the drain to meet the wishes of Quarter Bach Various committees were appointed. 40.

REAPING BENEFIT FROM THE EXPERIENCE OF CARMARTHEN PEOPLE. We are fortunate indeed to be able to profit by by the experience of our neighbours. The public utterances of Carmarthen- residents on the follow- ing subject will interest and benefit thousands of our readers. Read this statement. No better proof can be had. On January 8th, 1913, Mrs. M. Davies, of 1, Magazine Row, near the Park, Carmarthen, said:— I have occasionally been troubled with my back during the past twelve months. The painsp were sometimes sharp and shooting, and I could scarcely straighten myself up after bending. I had pains in my head, and suffered with dizzi- ness. There were twinges of rheumatism in my arms, and also some urinary disorder. I always noticed my kidneys were affected when I caught a cold. Since taking Doan's backache kidney pills, however, I have been a great deal better. These pills have always eased my back and head, and put me risht in other resnects. I snpat u,lI nf Iran's pills to all my friends. (Signed) M. DAVIES." On February 14th, 1914—OVER TWELVB MONTHS LATIM-Mrs. Davies s-aid" I am keeping pretty well, I am glad to say. I bike Doan's pills now and again for I find them very helpful." Doan's backache kidney pills are NOT for con- stipation, liver complaint, or stomaoh trouble. They are SOLELY for disorders of the kidney and bladder —such as dropsy, gravel, sediment in the water, urinary troubles, backache, lumbago, rheumatism, and urio acid poisoning. They relieve the kidneys and bladder like laxatives relieve the bowels. Price 2/9 a box, 6 boxes 13/9, of all dealers, or from Foster-McClellan Co., 8. Wells St., Oxford St., London, W. Don't ask for backache or kidney pills.-ask DISTINCTLY for DOAN'ø backache kidney pills, the same as Mrs: Davies had.

LLANGENDEIRNE EASTER DAY.-The church was tastefully decora- ted for the great festival by Mrs. Rudman Saunders, Glanrhydw, and Mrs. Lewis Davies. The Vicarage! assisted by Miss Price. Peithyll. and the Misses Kathleen and Nancy Dayies, Mary H. Evans and Lottie James. The services throughout the day were bright and hearty and the number of communi- cants was a record one. EASTER TGESD.H.-On Easter Tuesday tea was given to the scholars of the Sunday School, to which al"o the parents of the children and their friends ■were invited. Tea was followed by a miscellaneous entertainment which was much enjoved. EASTER VESTRY.-The annual vestry meeting was held on (Friday, the 17th inst. The accounts for the year compared with past years showed an advance, and were adopted as presented. The re-appoint- ment of Mr. William Griffith. Cadwgan Fach. and Mr. Thomas Davies. Pencelly. as churchwardens has received the hearty approval of the congregation.

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Begone Carmartbensbfve Any information in the possession of our readers, or any comment respecting the various matters re- ferred to in these notes, will be welcomed by the Editor for publication.

FROM THE "CARMARTHEN JObiUNAL, FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1814. An Association, whose main object is the pre- vention or discovery of offences, and of which the Rev. Charles Bowen, the worthy Vicar of Kid- welly, Carmarthenshire, has been the principal promoter, have lately been formed in that truly respectable place, and will, we doubt not, be pro- ductive of much benefit. Mr. Lloyd, of Glansevin's, hounds unkennelled a remarkably large greyhound fox in Abermarlais Park, on Thursday last, and after an admirable chase of three hours, over a country extending 40 miles, poor Reynard was killed in gallant style upon the mountainous part of Cardiganshire. The dogs ran during the whole of the chase breast high, and the fox measured, when taken, the extra- ordinary length of 4 feet 9 inches. Milford, April 27.—The beautiful new packet, the Francis Freeling, sailed from hence with the Mail for Waterford. the first time, on Monday evening; and their Lordships, the Post-Masters General, with an attention to the commercial advantages of the United Kingdom, as highly honourable to their Lordships as beneficial to the mercantile interests, have directed that a seventh packet be added to their establishment at this port; and it appears a mark of the estimation which their Lordships entertain of the services of Capt. Charles Nuttall. of the Camden packet, that they have appointed his son, Mr. Joseph Nuttall, to the command. We are desired to contradict a statement, which we copied from a respectable Paper the week before last, respecting two children of Evan Francis, of Templeton. near Narberth, being poisoned by a solution of arsenic, used as a lotion for the cure of a "disagreeable disorder." the wife of the above-named person having made oath before a Magistrate, the Rev. Mr. Morse, that no lotion whatever had been applied to the bodies of the children; and the Carpenter who made their coffins deposing, that neither swelling nor putridity appeared on them. even four days after their death.

MARRIED. On Tuesday last, at t. Peter's Church, in this town, by the Rev. George Albert Barker, Henry Lewis, Esq.. Solicitor, of Aberystwyth, to Anne Eliza, youngest daughter of the Rev. Wm. Higgs Barker. Vicar of the said parish. On Thursday, the Rev. John Howell. Curate of Llangathen. Carmarthenshire, to Miss Jones, daughter of Mr. Jones, of Penybont, in the said county. vIED. In the Adriatic, in July last, aged 23, George Webb. Esq., Assistant Surgeon of his Majesty's ship Eagle, and third son of the late Mr. John Webb, of this town. At St. Clear's, deeply regretted, the Rev. John Davies. some years Minister of Bethlehem, an independent Chapel in that neighbourhood. On Sunday last, at Fynnone, Cardiganshire, after a painful illness. Anne, third daughter of the late Thomas Geugh, Esq., of iFoeshelig, in the said county. On Monday last. near Narberth, aged 84, Peter Rees, glover,-a poor but industrious man: it was calculated some years since, that, in travelling on foot to the different markets and fairs with his gloves, he had walked a greater distance than twice round the world. Suddenly, at Narberth. on Tuesday last, Mr. John Evans, cooper, aged 44. L-

LLANDEFEILOG EASTEH DAY.—The usual services were held in Llandefeilog Parish Church on Easter Day. There were celebrations at 8 and 11 a.m., when a larger number partook than ever before, though several of ¡'h c,¡. tn;¡'ht..1 wr.p la; n _¡'h ;nln; ll.l-7 UlU.1t .1.(\,1.1.1.1. 1..1.1 n ÇL It.c J<l.l\J Up n .l.l.1.1 11111TTOJ3, luviuuiug Mrs. and Misses Price, of Glanmarlais, and others. There were very large congregations during the day and the services were exceptionally well rendered arid great credit is due to the choir for the admir- able way thev had done their part, under the leader- ship of Mr. J. D. Jones, the schoolmaster, who ably presided at the organ.

WELSHMEN FROM HOME. The fourth annual meeting, of Sheffield and Dis- trict Cambrian Society was held in the Friendsi' School. Hartshead, the President (Mr. Cosmo Johns) in the chair. The hon. treasurer (Mr. E. J. HII. presented his financial statement which showed a balance in hand of JB13 5& The hon. secretary (Mr. J. Ivor Thomas) reported that the year's work had 6een very successful, and, in' spite of several removals, there was a slight increase in membership. During the evening a presentation of a gold albert and pendant was made to the hon. -secretary (Mr. J. Ivor Thomas) as a token of esteem and an appreciation of the services rendered bv him to the Society since its foundation Several of the members spoke in eulogistic terms respect- ing Mr. Thomas, to which he suitably replied. It will interest many of our readers to know that Mr. Thomas, the recipient of the presentation, who at present represents the Cambrian Railways Company in the Midlands and North of England, commenced his career at Carmarthen Station under the late Mr. W. Evan", and when just over 16 years of age was appointed stationmaster at Aber- gwili, where he remained for 7 years. He married the third daughter of the late Mr. John Jeremy, Merlin's Grove. Abergwili. The Sheffield and Dis- trict Cambrian (Welsh) Society was inaugurated four years ago, and is exceedingly flourishing, its first president being Mr. Daniel Evans, who was born at The Bailey, near White Mill, Abergwili. I

TIVYSIDE ROISE SHOW FIRST-CLASS EXHIBITS. RECORD CROWD. The Tivyside annual horse show has now been well-established and can be classed as one of the best in 6outii Wales. Being a winner at this show is something which any exhibitor may justly feel proud of. Years ago, the Friday on which this show was held was locally known as Dydd Gwener preimwn; and at that time it was entirely con- fined to entire horses. A few years ago the secre- taryship was undertaken by Mr. Harvey Griffith, an accountant at the Neweastle-Emlyn branch of the National Provincial Bank of England, Ltd., and since his connection with the show each year has witnessed a widening of the field. This year the exhibits came from very long distances, one shown by Mr. Robert Black, of York. being an exceptionally fine animal, and took the Challenge Silver Cup, value JEL5. He has not been beaten for the last two years, and captured first and champion at Carnarvon. The pony shown by the same exhibitor was also an old winner, and figures well under saddle or in harness. Another very fine animal also was that shown by Mr. A. W. Hickling, of Nottingham, which came in an easy winner although some really good stuff was seen in the class. The gate this year exceeded that of any former show, being well patronised by all classes. There was a large number of stands on the fields, the most striking perhaps being that of the Canadian Government's representative. Here was to be seen well-preserved specimens of the growth of the far West, and which created a large amount of admiration. Luncheon was provided on the field, the catering being undertaken by Mr. W. L. Miles, of the Vic- toria Restaurant, Cardigan, who supplied a creditable menu. The President, Mr. W. Lewes, J.P., Lly snewydd, I proposed the Royal toast, after which, Dr. D. G. Lloyd, J.P., proposed the "Judges," on behalf of the committee. They had been fortunate in securing able gentlemen, whose decisions were above reproach. In proposing the toast he would couple the names of Mr. Heath, Mr. Loveluck. and Mr. Evan Jones, Munoravon. Aide. Minn J. Lewis, J.P., Meiros Hall, seconded. Mr. Evan Jon s replying on behalf of his col- leagues expressed his delight at seeing such an excellent show in his native place. They had been fortunate in getting glorous weather, and which had brought together, he might eav, glorious company (cheers). The officials were:—Joint presidents, Capt. and Mrs. W. Lewes, Llvsnewydd; vice-presidents, Major E. C. L. FitzWilliams, A.S.C.. Mr. J. C. Manlev, Crewe; judges—light horses. Mr. Wm. Heath. Shavington Hall, Crewe; heavy horses, Mr. W. B. Loveluck, Kenfig House, Pyle: Welsh cobs, and ponies, Mr. Evan Jones, Manorafon, Llandilo; veter- inary surgeon. Mr. J. Clayton Jones, M.R.C.V.S., Newcastle-Emlyn; hon. treasurer, Mr. Wm. Lloyd, National Provincial Bank. Ltd., Neweastle-Emlyj): hon. secretary. Mr. Harvey Griffith, National Pro vincial Bank, Ltd., Newcastle-Emlyn. List of awards:- HEAVY HORSES. Cart colt or filly foaled in 1913-1, Messrs. D. Evans and Sons, Llwyncadfor, Henllan, "Emlyii Electress"; 2, Mr. Thomas Davies, Gilwen, New- castle-Emlyn, Emlyn Jewel"; 3, Mr. Evan James, Parktwad, Llochryd, "Emiyn Countess." Cart gelding or filly fouled in 1912-1, Mr. T. Davies, Heolgwyddil, Verwig, "Night Girl"; 2, Messrs. D. Davies and Sons, Angel House, New castle-Emlyn; 3, Mr. Daniel Owen Evans, Talgarth, Rhydlewis. Cart gelding or filly foaled in 1911—1, Messrs. D. Davies and Sons. Angel House, Newcastle-Emlyn, Barston Coronation Belle 2, Messrs. D. Davies and Sons, Parknest Lass." Cart mare or gelding, 4 years old and upwards—1. Mr. Samuel Jones, Blaengwyddon, Newcastle- Emlyn; 2, Messrs. D. Evans and Sons, Llwyncadfor, Henllan, "Emlyn Starlight 3, Mrs. E. Davies, Werninardd, Cardigan; 4, Thos'. Rees and Son, Parc- iau, Brongwyn. Collier mare or gelding (3 years old and upwards). not exceeding 15h. high—1, Mr. Tom James, Myrtle Hill. Llechryd, "Dandy"; 2, Mr. Thomas James, Nantycroy, Verwig; 3, Mr. J. Evans, Parkyrhos, Aberporth; 4, Mr. John Rees, Pengallt, Henllan. Special Champion Class (for heavy horses only).- A Silver Cup, presented by Mr. Wm. Lloyd, for the best exhibit in any of the classes Nos. 1-6-1. Messrs D. Evans and Sons, Llwyneadfor, Henllan, "Emlyn Electress." ENTIRE HORSES. Entire cart horse—1 and 3, Messrs. D. Evans and Sons, Llwyncadfor, Henllan, "Emlyn Jameson" and Emlyn King"; 2 and 4, Mr. Tom James, Myrtle Hill, Llechryd, St. Ledger Minstrel and Ash King." Entire hackney over 15h. high—1, Mr. Thomas Jones, Troedrhiwrhweh, Llandyssul, Duffryn Relish 2, Messrs. D. Evans and Sons, Llwvncad- for, "Henllan, "Emlyn Wildfire 3, D. Davies, Cardigan. Entire cob not over 15h. high-I, Mr. Evan Davies, Mwnt Mawr, Aberporth, Royal Trustful 2, Mr. John White, Kimperley, Milford Haven, "Castleton Chief,* I; 3, L. L. Thomas, Goodwick. Entire pony under 14h. high—1, Mr. Torm James, Myrtle Hill, Llechryd. "Little Horace"; 2, Davies Bros., Castellcendy, Ciliau Aeron. Entire thorough-bred horse-Messrs. J. F. Rees and W. V. H. Thomas, Spey Royal." LIGHT HORSES (In Hand). Three-year-old filly or gelding, any height, to be shown in hand—1, Messrs. D. Davies and Sons, Angel House, Newcastle-Emlyn; 2, Messrs. John Oliver and Son, Blaeneinon, Pontshan, Einon Relish 3, D. Davies, Blaenpistyll; 4, Mr. T. Thomas, Dolwen, Bryngwyn, Newcastle-Emlyn. Pony, mare or gelding, 12.2 and under, to be shown in hand—1, Messrs. D. Eyans and Sons, Llwyncadfor, Henllan, Emlyn Mvnyddes; 2, D. Davies, Blaenpistyll; 3, Mr. R. H. Sampson, Pont- ardulais, BryngwiU Blodwen 4, Mr. T. E. Lewis Bowen, Clynfiew, Boncath, Corona." Mare or gelding, any age or height, to be shown in hand—1, Phillip Smith, Ashton-on-Mersey; 2. Robert Black, York; 3, Messrs. D. Evans aritl Sons, Llwyncadfor, Henllan, "Emlyn Belle"; 4, Mr. T. J. Mathias, Cardigan, Lady Alice." HACK CLASS. Hack, mare or gelding, of the hunter type, any a.ge or height; to be shown under saddle—1 and 4, Mrs. D. F. Lewes, Llysnewydd, Quick Light and "Clown"; 2, Mr. John Williams. Eithinduon. Mydrim, St. Clears, "Rammcrdale"; 3, Mr. W\ Roch, M.F.H., Plas-y-bridell, Kilgerran, "Lady Molly.v SADDLE AND HARNESS CLASSES. Mare or gelding over 14.2h. high, to be shown under saddle-1, Robert Black, York; 2, Messrs. E. Evans and Sons; Llwyncadfor, Henllan, Ormon Simona, 2, Mr. G. J. Thomas, Carregcegin Stud, Llandilo, "Hilden, Snowflake"; 4, Messrs. D. Davies and Sons, Angel House, Newcastle-Emlyn. Mare or gelding over 13.2h. and not exceeding 14.2h. high, to be shown under saddle-1, Ro'jert Black, Swell 2, Mr. Esrom Evans, Aelybryn, Cardigan; 4, Mr. P. Nicholas, Blaiddbwll, Llan- fyrnach, Queen of Tricki." Mare or gelding, 13.2h. and under, to be shown in harness—1, Mr. T. Thomas, Dolwen, Bryngwyn, Newcastle Emlyn; 2, Messrs. D. Davies a<nd Sons. Angel House, Newcastle-Emlyn, "Express"; 3, Mr. D. M. Thomas, Pantyrodyn, Beulah. Mare or gelding OY"l' 14.2h. high, to be shown in harness—1, A. W. Hickling, Nottingham; 2, D. Evans and Son; 3, D. ..s Jones, Aberdare: 4. Mr. G. J. Thomas, Carregc"- in Stud, Llandilo, "Hilden Snowfl:;ke." Welsh cob, mare or gelding, 13.2h. and not ex- ceeding 14.2h. high, to be shown under saddle—1, Messrs. D. Evans and Sons, Llwyncadfor. Henllan, "Emlyn Cymraes"; 2. Messrs. John Davies and Sons, Pant, Llanddewi-Brefi, Polly 3, Mr. T. J. Mathias, Cardigan, Fireawav 4. Mr. William Davies, Craigvfuwch, Newcastle-Emlyn. Mare or gelding over 13.2h. and not exceeding 14.2h., to be shown in harness—1. Mr. T. J. Mathias. Cardigan, Gay Girl"; 2, S. R. Davies. Newcastle-Emlyn; 3. Mr. Esrom Evans, Aelybryn. Cardigan: 4. Mr. E. O. Davies, Bryngwyn. New- castle-Emlyn. FARMERS' TURNOUT. Mare or gelding to be shown in harness. This class is strictly confined to Farmers whose main income is not derived from the breeding or training of horsws, and the whole exhibit, horse, trap, and harness, must be their own property, and regularly used by them for market purposes—1, Mr. Esrorn Evans, Aelybryn, Cardigan; 2, Wm. Davies, Craigy- fuwch, Newcastle-Emlyn; 3, Mr. D. M. Thomas, Pantyrodyn, Beulah; 4, Mr. John Lewis, Parky- dclyn, Cilgerran. TRADESMEN S TURNOUT. Tradesmen's Turnout—1, Dl. Lewis, Brondeg, Velindre; 2, Mr. Thomas Griffiths, Trewindsor Fac- tory, Cardigan; 3, Mr. T. Thomas, Dolwen, Bryn- gwyn. CHAMPION HARNESS CLASS. Mare, galding, or entire, to be shown in harness— 1, Robert Black, York; 2, A. W. Hickling, Notting- ham 3, P. Smith. Ashton-on-Mersey. CHAMPION LLGHT HORSE CLASS. Best Light Horse in the show, to be shown in harness, under saddle or in hand. Open to entires, IHares or geldings, and to all horses, irrespective of any prizes they may have taken in the previous classes—1, Robert Black. A Silver Medal, offered by the Hackney Horse Society, for the best hackney or pony mare, filly, or filly foal that is registered or eligible j'or registra- tion in the Hackney Stud Book-I. Messrs. D. Davies and Sons, Newcastle-Emlyn, Lady of iFashion." A silver medal and illustrated certificate of the Welsh Ponv and Cob Society, for the best stallion, mare, filly or filly foal registered or eligible for regis- tration in the Society's Stud Book-I, V. Evans and Sons. Emlyn Cymraes."

BRYNAMMAN NOTES [BY PARK LANE."] Why is it that nothing is being done to attract customers to Brynamman? With a little coopera- tion on the part of our tradesmen, Brynamman would easily become a shopping centre or em- porium for a. very large district. Possessing two splendid train services, it can convey customers to their requirements, and necessities to their customers with a faoility hard to equal. Within easy access of Brynamman are farms innumerable, and in the adjacent valleys, which are so well served by trains, there are literally thousands of profitable customers. A slight amount of initiative and eoterprise on the part of our public and leading business men are all that is required to make our pretty and fast-growing vil- lage become a well-populated and prosperous town. In and around Brynamman are coalfields of priceless quality, and extensive enough to furnish employment to thousands for several hun- dred years. If a market were erected on, say, the Banwen, it would be able to serve the require- ments of at least six thousand persons with the minimum of cost and trouble, and enable both buyer and seller to make bargains that would be mutually welcome. Why should people stream with their cash down to places like Ammanford and Swansea, when Brynamman can be made into a far better and prettier marketing town than either? Councillor Tom B. Evans, Park Lane, has been appointed one of the two overseers for the Caegur- wen W ard. Congratulations. Members of the Band of Hope and Sunday School at Siloam were on Easter Mondav given a splendid tea party. In the evening a pleasant en- tertainment was held under the presidency of the Re\. J. Lee Davies, and the following pro- gramme was carried out :-Recitations, Maggie Moses, Tom Evans, Ivy Thomas, Annie May Evans Gwennie George, Olwen Evans, Bessie Roderick Larnogwen Davies, Lizzie Richards, Lizzie Llew- elyn, Annie May Jenkins, Jenny Hookins, Dorris Davies, Katie Thomas, Lydia Joncw, Mary Hannah Jones. Solos, Iorwerth Davies, Bronwen Moses, Eiluned Davies, Maggie Davies, Owen Jenkins. Dd. Roderick ("Ap Dulais") The length of the above list will show that there is much activity at Siloam. During the proceedings, Mr. David Jones, Bryn- amman Road, who ia leaving for Cardiff University, was the recipient of two splendid gifts. On behalf ? i T?L,nday sc'ho°1 he was presented with a beauti- ful Bible, suitably inscribed. The other gift was a purse of gold, the tribute of the members and congregation of Siloam. After very nice observa- tions had been made by Messrs. John Beddoe and P. H. Cowling, the meeting was brought to an end by Councillor Tom B. Evans, who led in "Hen W lad fy Nhadau." As follows is the programme, f&c., of a successful eisteddfod which was held at Ebenezer on Thursday week. Chairman. Mr. John James. Banwen. Con- ductor, Rev. Evan Davies. BA, Cwmgorse Adju- dicators (M.usic), Mr. John Morgan, A.L.C.M., Garnant; Miscellaneous, Rev Evan Davies,, B.A., Cwmgorse; Prize Bags, Mrs. Mograns, Head-mis- tress. Awards: Recitation, under 8: Miss Annie Jones, Penywaun; 2, Miss Ma-yoril Jones, Peny- waun. Solo, under 8, 1: Mis-s Lizzie Williams; 2, Miss Gwyneth Thomas. Recitation, under 12, 1: Miss Bessie Roderick, Neuadd Road; 2, Miss Janet George, Brynamman Road. Solo, under 12, 1: divided between Master Dan Lloyd, Cwmgorse, and Miss May Thomas, School Road; 2, Miss Elvira William- Garnant. Recitation, under 16, 1: Miss Sarah Ann Jones, Pontardawe; 2, Miss Bessie Roderick. Neuadd-road. Solo, under 16: 1 Miss Blodwen Thomas, School Road; 2, Miss Jane Wil- liams. Prize bag: Miss Ceinwen Williams, Banwen House. Ppnillion, under 16: Mr. Haydn Williams. Banwen House. Solo, under 16: divided between the Misses' Katie Evans and Lucy Watson, Brynamman Road. Tenor solo: Mr. Gar- field Roberts, Brynamman. Stanzas: Mr. Dl Thomas, Cwmgorse. Solo Soprano: Miss Esther Ann Davies, Brynamman. Best Joke: Mr. D. BlWn- fab Thomas, Brown 'Hill. Impromptu Verse- making: divided between "Brynfab" and Mr. Dan Jones, Cwmgorse. Essay: divided between Messrs. Richard Morgan. Park Street, and D. Sidney Lewis, Glyn Road. Open Recitation, the prize, a hand- some chair, given by Mrs. Evans & Son, Hard- ware Stores, Brynamman, was won by Miss M. A. Thomas, Cwmllynfell. The other officials were: Piano, Mr. GwiIym M. Jones, Park-street. Treas- urer, Mr. Alun Williams, Glyn Road. Secretary, Jir. D. J. Davies, Goleufryn. Tfie books recently bought for our Public Libra -y remind one of those immortal liner. of Gray:— Full many a gem of purest ray serene The dark unfathomed oaves of ocean bear." Why is it that those splendid volumes are allowed to be hidden away in the cupboards of the institution, instead of being placed on shelves where they may be seen by all? The lovers of the library would be very glad if the committee would take this small matter up—it will not take much time. As the ballot went against the dissolution of the C.C.G. Sick and Accidental Fund some time will have to elapse before it can be known what will be the final effect on the fund of the decision. Many members prophecy that the society will be ?aten up in less than four years time. It is admitted on all hands that the performances of "St. Paul" by the Brynamman Choral Society were among the best musical treats ever given in the district. The choir, conductor, artistes, orchestra, &c., were declared to be splendid by even the most captious critics. As the other artistes have already made their name in the world of music, they will allow the writer to single out for special reference a young lady who took a prominent part in the performances—Miss Mary Davies. Llandilo-road, Brynamman. The rare beauty of this young lady s voice, her high art, and complete self-possession evoked admiring comments everj where. With proper care aid training she will unquestionably Nv-ii eminence in the melodious sphere which is her very own. A saddening reflection is that a very large number of men in and around Brynamman have been out of work forj many week-. The prospects, which Oine time ago seemed to be so very rosy, have bocn greatly dimmed, and the immediate future is gloomy in the extreme. Coal of a snlendd quality abounds in the district, but it seems just now that a genera- tion will roll by before developments in a suffi- ciently extensive scale will take place.

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AMMANFORD JJRBAN COUNCIL THE HALF-YEARLY ESTIMATES SUBMITTED A special meeting of the Council was held on Wednesday evening, the 22nd ult, Mr. B. R. Evans presiding. There were also present Alderman W. N. Jones, Messrs. David Jones, William Evans, John Morgans, T. Fletcher, J.C. Shaw, Martin Davies, John Davies, Evan Lewis, and D. G. Davies, together with the clerk (Mr. T. M. Evans), the assistant clerk (Mr. Ernest Evans), the mayor (Mr. David Thomas), and the rate collector (Mr. T. J. Rees). I.O.G.T. INVITATION. A letter was received from the Ammanford I.O.G. T. Amateur Dramatic Society, inviting the members of the Council to attend a performance of "The Middleman," which will be given this month at the new Pa!ace Theatre. The Clerk was kistructed to reply that the Council was in sym- pathy with the object, and kft it to the members to attend in their private capacity. BREEZY DISCUSSION OVER A NEW BUILD- ING IN FAIR LANE. Attention was called by Mr. D. G. Davies to an urgent matter, viz., the putting in of a shop front to a stable in Fair Lane. As no plans had been submitted, he considered this was a direct contra- vention of the bye-laws, and he had called the Sur- veyor's attention to the matter. Mr. William Evans said they had an executive officer, and this matter should have been reported Ammanford Urban District Council. by him, and not by a member.. Mr. D. G. Davies replied that it was his duty to report it to the Council. He desired to know if the Surveyor had taken any action whatever. The Surveyor said he had asked T. E. Harries what he intended building there,, and he said it was a warehouse. In answer to a letter written him, Mr. Harries had now replied. The Surveyor added that he had consulted the Clerk in order to find out if there was anything in the Public Health Act whereby the Council could enforce the submission of plana, but nothing could be found either in the bye-laws or in the Act to strengthen their hands. Had the old building been pulled down, there would be the erection of a new one. ISA. Harries' letter stated, if plans were necessary, he would submit same. It was explained that Mr. Harries had acted quite straightforwardly, as he believed no plans were necessary. Mr. William Evans said the stable came out to private ground. If there was anything wrong, it was the Inspectir's duty to go there, and not for a member to go gossiping over the place, ana go be- yond his province. Mr. D. G. Davies gave a denial to this statement, and said it was u&eless for Mr. Evans to contend that that lane was not a street. If he would 'ook up the definition of a street, Mr. Evans would find that that lane came within that definition-the legal definition he meant now. Mr. William Evans-Of course you know. Mr. D. G. Davies-But you know when it suits you. The Clerk said the real question was whether it was intended that this new building should be occu- pied. He advised the Surveyor to get an assuramee from Mr. Harries that there was no intention to ocupy the building as a. dwelling house. Mr. John Davies-According to Mr. Davies' report it is a shop, and not a dwelling! house. The Chairman said he did not think there need bo muoh more discussion about this matter. They had heard the opiaion of the Clerk, and he thought it would be as well if they heard from Mr. Harries occupy the building as a dwelling-house. Mr. D. G. Davies observed that it would be strange to have a warehouse with a shop plate-glass post, and moved that Mr. Harries be asked to submit plans, because they were creating a building line. Mr.Wm. Evan?—Mr. Davies is talking nonsense, That has been there for years, and there is no alteration of the building line. The matter was referred to the Health Committee for report on the suggestion of Mr. W. N. Jones. ESTIMATES. I The Health Committee's estimate for the half year, amounting to £ 159 14 was approved of. Mr. William Evans' suggestion—that in future house refuse be removed before 11 in the morn-1 ings, and that two carts be put on was agreed to. The estimate of the Roads Committee amounted to £ 1,047 3s. 6d., and caused considerable discus- sion. An item of J650 for the fire brigade was in. cluded. Mr. T. Fletcher desired to know if they bad a fire brigade. He believed the Cooim^e ought to take stepst to re-organise the brigadeH| Mr. J. C" Shaw—Mr. Fletcher is only young on the Council, and has not had time to look on things. If he looks ¥ound, and goes to the jroom where liie brigado hold their meetings, he wilSfend out there is a brigade. It seems a funny thing for him to say that he does not know. Mr. T. Fletcher-I would like to ask Mr. Shaw when did the brigade meet last, and how many attended. Possibly I know more about the fire brigade than Mr. Shaw, and possibly I have visited the fire station oftener, although I was not a mem- ber of the Council. I am not so dense as all that. The Chairman said he hoped members would re- frain from unfriendly remarks. Mr. W. N. Jones-Hear, hear. Mr. J. C. Shaw-There is nothing unfriendly about it. Mr. T. Fletchpr-I think it is rather unfriendly of you to say anything about it. W The Chairman observed there were nine members of the brigade, but fortunately there had been no fire in the district to bring them out. With the advent of fine weather he anticipated they would be out practising;. Mr. William Evans-I think Mr. Fletcher is justi. fied in what he said, seeing that we had no dinner this year (laughter). There was an item of 2100 for a bowling green on the Park, and Mr. William Evans was strong. of the opinion that a much better purpose would be served if the money was devoted to road im- provements. He said it was time the Committee came to practical things instead of dreaming of wild-cat schemes. He proposed that the money be devoted to road improvements. u *avv if the Council did not allow jt, there was an end to it. As far as the Roads Committee were concerned, he thought they were be sufficient to dear and Fletcher TLaV cldEIfL— going in the right direction. The JBlCO would only be snufficient to clear and level the ground in pre- paration for the laying of the turf. Mr. W. X. Jones said he agreed with Mr. Wm. Evans that road improvements were badly needed, especially in Tirydail, and he took it thilt the pub- lip would appreciate work of that kind more than the laying out of a bowling green. It was also pointed out that no scheme for the laying out of the Park had been prepared, so that, if the bowling green was laid out now, possibly it might have to be undone again. Eventually Mr J. C. Shaw agreed that the amount be devoted to Park and road improve- ments. Mr. Martin Davies submitted the estimate of the Finance Committee. The general district rate was estimated at 2s. 4d. in the B. or 5d. in the £ lower than that for the previous half year. ARREARS. Mr. T. Fletcher stated that, although Harold- street was constructed a long time ago, over 2:66 was still recoverable under the Private Streets Works Act. The Clerk explained that several of the houses were unoccupied. The last resource was to sell the property, but it did seem inhuman to do so He was glad to say that the parties had now paid an instalment, and had solemnly promised to pay £1 a month. VOTE OF THANKS. On the motion of Mr. Evan Lewis, seconded by Mr. D. G. Davies, it was agreed to thank Mr. O. D. Edwards, Cross Inn Hotel, for having eiven a strip of land to widen the road in front of his premises in Wind-street.

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