The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL THE ESTIMATES. ALLTWALIS HOVELS." The quarterly meeting of the Carmarthenshire County Council was held at the Guildhall, Carmar- then, on Wednesday, Mr, David Evans, Manordaf ithe chairman) presiding. There were also present: Mr. Wm. Griffiths, Llanelly (vice-chairman); Mr. J. W. Gwynne-Hughes, Tregeyb (lord lieutenant of the county);Lieut.-General Sir James Hills^ohnes, VC GCB., Dolaucothi; Messrs. James Phillips, St. Clears; Wm. Thomas. Whitland; J. Lloyd Thomas, Ferryside; D. Hughes, Llwynhendy; Dd. Davies, Llandebie; John Lewis, Meiros Hall; L. N. PowelL Carregcennen; Dd. Davies, nnybhd, J-H Williams, urove, Llanginning; Delme Davies- Evans, Penylan; W. Greville Llanon; H. Jones Thomas, Penrhos; Barrett Evans. Lanstephajy Harries, Dryslwynfawr; John Lloyd, Penyb&nk; H. S. Holmes, Carmarthen; T. R. oones, Pantglas; Thomas Morris, Garnant; H.B. B. Richairds, Car- marthen; Ben. Evans. Gwastod Abbot; W. J Wil- liams, Brynamman; J. Ll. Thomas, Hendy, W. J. Thomas, Glantowv; Nathan Griffiths, D. C. Parry, Thomas Jones,Lianelly; Drs. Denzil names Car- marthen; Williams. Burry Port; Revs. E. B. Lloyd, Bwlchnewydd; J. H. Rees. Burry Port; R. H Jones, Llangendeirne: A. Fuller Mills, Carmar- then; Messrs. Dudley Williams-Drummond, Hafodneddyn; J. C. V. Pry--e-Rice, Llandovery; W. N. Jones, Tirvdail; Campbell Davys, Llan- dovery; Gwilym Vaughan, Ammanford; D. L. Jones, Derlwyn; T. P. Jones, Llanelly; together with the Clerk (Mr. J. W. Nicholas), and other officials. COUNTY RATE BA5IS. Applications were received for the re-valuations of CasteUdwyran, Egremont, and Llanfair-ar-y-bryn. —There were referred to the County Rate Basis Committee. EDUCATION COMMITTEE. A letter was received from the Board of Educa- tion referring to the recent resolution of the Coun- cil with regard to the re construction of the County Education Committee, and asking for fuller parti- culars with regard to the inclusion or otherwise of members from autonomous areas.—The Clerk was directed to reply in accordance with the resolution then passed. KING EDWARD MEMORIAL. Dr. Williams, Burry Port, and Mr. Ben. Evans, were appointed representatives of the Council on the Board of the King Edward Memorial Associa- tion. ASYLUM. Mr. W. J. Wallis-Jones, clerk to the Asylum Committee, wrote stating that the Visitors' Com- mittee had decided to purchase two fields for exten- sion purposes, and wished to obtain the Council s sanction to the purchase.—This was granted. LLANDILO LIGHTING. The Clerk reported that the Finance Committee hela over a bill for lighting the Shire Hall, Llan- dilo, on the ground that it was a heavy one. Mr. Delme Davies-Evans suggested that separate meters should be used. They would not cost much. The matter was thereupon referred back to the Finance Committee. THE ESTIMATES. The Chairman, in submitting the estimates for the next year, remarked that they were starting un a new era. Last year they managed with great care, and with the good assistance of the office. A new spirit appeared to have come over them with a greater desire to spend money, l'hev bad carried on the work very economically and efficiently, but now they were faced with an increasing expendi- ture. The spirit of the age spelt expense, all(i 'lie County Council felt they had come under the infi enoe of this spirit. There was a good deal of talk about getting greater financial aid from the Ex- chequer. Some people considered that what was obtained from the Exchequer --atrie from the rate- payers' pocket. A tax was a fairer collection than the rate. The former was taken from a wider area and its basis was different. There wer certain works which necessarily appealed more to the Treasury than to local taxation, suoh as police, education, roads, &c. There were otherti which were of a purely local nature a sewerage, lighting, and water. It was only fair that industrial dis- tricts should assist the agricultural ones for it was for agricultural areae that the industrial centres drew their best men ( hear. hear), The Chairman then went on to explain the reason why the es- timates were tQ be increased. In the case of main- tenance of County Police the estimatk, had frone up from Ell,711 to £ 14.000. This WM accounted for by the increased number of polke required owitty to (a) to increasing population, and (b) to the one day weekly rest. The police pension fund would re- quire 2764 against E172 for laft year. Grants were to be made to two officers' widow". In the technical education an im^eased amount was also required. Ar-co-eding to tine (kmncifj. resolu- tion there wa to be a bdlt at tilo bank of £ 6,000.. Last year they spent 011 th* roads E5,000 In excess of the estimate, thus reducing the bank balance to £ 2.320. The differ en op would have to be made up. Last year the rate was 9d._ this year it would have to be a 1". The fpeeial ■■ate of 4d. would remain the same with the addition of a$d. for the Welsh National Memorial. The total rate would be 28 d. as against Is. lljd. for lat year. Dr. Williams complained that they had not in creased the elementary educates rate. Tiiey were willing to increase upon the roads bot riot on edu-. cation, taking care of the feet a*d neglecting the head. It was scandalous the way in whieh teachers were paid. The county were far behind others. He proposed that the elementary education rate be inoreased to the same anomt as that of Car- ] diganshire for last year, It. in the E. and the extra money to be devoted towards increases for the teachers. A REFLECTION. Mr. Jno. Jones, Pontardulait (in referring to the asked Vhat was the difference between ri certificated heiti teacher at SiZ8 and aaother at 32220. Dr. Wilhamg-on. is a pal to the county coun- cillor and the other is not. Chairman—Dr. Williams Must withdraw that re- mark. Every teacher was paid according to the grade of the school he was in. Dr. Williams-He would withdraw, provided he was allowed to supplement what he said. They had advertised for a science qualification and he gave the post to a man with an arts qualification. NATIONAL LIBRARY GRANT. An application was made by the president of the National Library of Wales for a grant towards that institution. The letter explained that for every £ 1 contributed, the treasury would add an equal sum. provided that such contributions wert made early. The Rev. Hugh Jones (Llanelly). proposed that they should make a grant of L500. Mr. W. J. Williams proposed that it should be 11,000. Mr. James Phillips—Had any provision been made for this in the estimates. If not he proposed that tho matter be deferred for twelve months. On being put to the vote it was decided to make agrantofJBMO. ALLTWALIS "HOVELS." Mr. W. J. Williams stated that he fully ex- pected to see the Medical Officer of Health's report included in the minutes of th. Public Healtn Com- mittee. Rev. A. Fuller Mill-He wished to make a protest wi1..a regard to the leader which appeared in a daily contemporary, bearing upon the meeting. In that leader the Committee was said to have treated the Medical Officer's report with callous indifference. That was untrue. It was too bad that it should be mis-represented, especially in a daily paper, an v. held up to ridicule. The Committee received the report with all seriousness, and he had moved that the owners of the property be given notice. Mr. Nathan Griffiths thought it was too bad that people should be allowed to live in such hovels. Mr. T. R. Jones-The "hovels" complaineu of happened to be in the parish which he represented, and he knew the cottages well. The report sub- fitted was the most idiotic one which any public man ever brought in. THE STANDING JOINT COMMITTEE. The Rev. R. H. Jones moved, That this County Council protests against the continued existence of the Standing Joint Committee, which at present controls the Police and appoints the Clerk to the County Council and urges upon the County Council's Association to take steps to press upon the Govern- ment the necessity for immediate legislation on the subject." Mr. Jones in moving, stated that it was one of the greatest anom'alies of the Local Government Beard Act of 1908. It was a red page on the Act. They had the right of spending the money while this Council had not a word to say about it. Those who paid the piper should call the tune. Dr. Williams seconded the motion. Mr. Dudley Drummond speaking with regard to the committee remarked that they had excellent representation of magistrates and councillors. He thought that every member on the committee would endorse what he said. They had always pulled together harmoniously, and gtive satisfac- tion to the public at large. It was wrong to sow seeds of dissension in a council which had always pulled together so well. Mr. Nathan Griffiths in suporting tne motion said they lived in a democratic age, and the people should rule. Mr. Delme Davies-Evans-Thank God they still had one committee in which they were not under the thumb of everyone. The Standing Joint Committee was made up of members who could voice their op- inions without fear, but it was not right for every- body to cast reflections upon the magistrates, a body whr, had always done their best. Mr. Davies, Rhyblid—Was it fair that the Quarter Sessions had the right to appoint the clerk to the County Council? Mr. Delme Dafvies-Evans—He did not refer to the clerk, but to the police supervision. It was good for them to be controlled by a committee who were not und"r the thumb of anyone. Mr. James Phillips. St. Clears, seconded the reso- lution. addmg that copie* should be sent to the local M.P.s They paid the latter £ 400 a year and unless they did something it was useless to tiny them. Rev. A. iFuller Mills—The Standing Joint Com- mittee. like the House of Lords, had had its dav. They would give them credit fo- what they had accomplished in the past, but now their services were not required. On being put to the vote, 19 voted for the reso- lution and 14 against.

ABEKWILIJOTTINGS [By MERLIN."] A meeting of the Parish Council was held at the National School on Thursday evening, 23rd ult., presided over by Mr. Daniel Jones, High-street The main item of business was the election of chair- man and vice-chairman for the ensuing year. Mr. D. Phillips, Penycnwc, was elected chairman, and Mr. D. Arthur, Post Office, vice-chairman. A pretty wedding was solemnized at the Parish Church on Wednesday last, the contracting parties being Mr. Fred Powell, Abergavenny, and Miss Gwen Davies, Junction House. The Revs. T. Thomas (vicar) and D. J. Evans (curate) officiated. The bride was driven away by her father, Mr. John Davies, Junction House. The bridesmaids were Miss Edith Davies (sister of bride) and Miss Bessie I L<»wis. Carmarthen; while Mr. R. Powell ably car- ried oat the "duti of best man. The wedding breakfast was partaken of at the bride's home. The happy couple, who received numerous presents, spent their honeymoon at Cardiff. It is my sad duty to record the sad death of Mrs. Elizabeth Davies, Rose Villa, who passed away on April 18th, after a very short uineh.». Deceased who was well-known in the district, was a faithful oommunicant and a regular attendant at the Parish Church, and her removal from our midst was the occasion of much sorrow amount a vast circle of friends. The mortal remains were interred in the Parish Churchyard on Thursday last. the Rev T Thomas (viear) and the Rev .D. J. Evans (curate) officiating, the Rev. Owen Jones, vicar of Conwil, being also present. The chief mourners were: Mr G. Davies (husband); Misses M. and K. Roberts (daughters); Mr. T. A. Roberts (son); Mr. D. Arthur, Cardiff (brother); Mrs Morgan-, Aberdare (sister): Mr. and Mrs, Mackenzie, llerthvr (brother- in-law and sister); Mr. and Mrs. Morgan. Aberdare (brother-in-law and sister); Mr. and Mrs. Hum- phreys, Ferryside (brother-in-law and sister); Mrs M. Harris, Abergwili (cousin), and the Misses Ethel and Cissie Humphreys (nieces). Floral tribute, were sent from the following:-Husband and chil- T 5™,ther DaV'd and Rev. and Mr, J. D. Thomas Llangorwen Vicarage. Abervstwvth; Miss Harris; Tom's Fellow Workmen; Rav Ton, Willie. Ethel and Lizzie: Mrs. Pyke and "family Mr. and Mrs Thomas. 7, Spilman-street: Sarah and Gwyneth; Margaret and Gwen.-The bereaved family desire through the "OIUIlIII of the JOURNAL to thank all those who sent floral tributes, and all those who sympathized with them. Half-yearly services were held at Ehenezer Chapel on Sunday and Monday last. The nreacher was the Rev. Jeremy Jones, Cwmllynfell. SUCCESSFUL BREEDERS.-Mr. J. Lloyd Morgan of Rluw felen, sold one of his noted prize ponies. Lady Starlight (10-year-old) to Mr. J. R. Baehe. Knighton, one of the best judges of Welsh ponies and cohs, for the ,um of 290. Lady Starlight was first and cham- pion in the Welsh mountain pony mare class at the Royal Show at Norwich in 1911. be-.ides at many other large shows. Mr. Morgan also Fold two young Shorthorn biills at the Birmingham show Half-yearly services were held at Ehenezer Chapel on Sunday and Monday last. The nr.-acher was the Rev. Jeremy Jones, Cwmllynfell. SUCCESSFUL BREEDERS.-Mr. J. Lloyd Morgan of Rluw felen, sold one of his noted prize ponies. Lady Starlight (10-year-old) to Mr. J. R. Baehe. Knighton, one of the best judges of Welsh ponies and eobs for the ,um of £ 90. Lady Starlight was first and cham- pion in the Welsh mountain pony mare class at the Royal Show at Norwich in 1911. be-.ides at many other large shows. Mr. Morgan also Fold two young Shorthorn .bulls at the Birmingham show and sale lately for £ 42 and £ 46 resiwtively. It is interesting news for farmers and breeders that good prices do exist at present.

BANK CLERKS AND THEIR RIGHTS -MEETING AT LLANDILO. MR. TOM ROBERTS' FIGHTING SPEECH. Considerable interest is taken in the movement to establish a National Bank Clerks' Association. The movement is the result of newspaper correspondence with reference to the conditions under which bank clerks work, and ;ts objects were explained at a meeting held at the Half-Moon Hotel, Llandilo, and addressed by Mr. Tom Roberts, cashier, Lloyds Bank, Llanelly, already briefly referred to in the Western Mail." There was a good attendance of gentlemen interested, representative of all the lead- ink banks in the district, and the chair was occupied by Mr. H. H. Howells, Lloyds Bank, Llandilo. The Chairman, in the course of his opening re- marks, referred to the great increase in the cost of living, and said salaries had not gone up in any- thing like the same proportion. In the days of 'he private banks to get into a bank was considered to be a step on the ladder of social prosperity. Then came the joint stock banks, and the great amalgamations. Salaries remained stationary, or had a tendency to decrease, while the work had inoreased, occupying many hours a day, and the half-holiday was an absolute farce. There were 120,000 bank men in the country, and if these combined together what a force they would be! It would be good for the bank men and good for the bank as well. He re- ferred to the fact that the National Union of Teachers had increased the salaries of teachers by 50 per cent., while the medical men, by their associa- tion. had secured all that they demanded under the National Insurance Act. The idea of a Bank Clerks' Association had been taken up with enthusiasm tiiroughout South Wales. What sense was there in a salary of E2 a week to a man handling thousands a day. This was one of the pioneer meetings in South Wales, and ho hoped it would be the means of up- lifting the position of bank clerks in the district. In introducing Mr. Roberts the chairman said he was well known as a platform speaker in the South. Having worked with him in the office, he could honestly say that he was a courageous gentleman and a lover of all that was good. HISTORIC MEETING. Mr. Roberts, in his opening remarks, mentioned that he commenced his banking career in the com- paratively small town of Llandilo. The meeting, he said, was going to be historical. It was one of the first in Wales, but similar meetings were to be held at Llanelly and Cardiff, where the bank clerks were ready to join. in. He was glad that the honour should fall to Llandilo-his native heath. They wanted to combine, not to use the weapon reck- lessly, but on sound economic principles. In joining the association they would be doing their duty. What did they seek to gain, and had they any grievances? He was not a molcontent himself, as he was enjoying conditions that were perfectly satisfac- tory under a corporation which he had the highest esteem for. Nor was he reaping any pecuniary benefit for conducting this propaganda work. He was doing it for the love of the cause, and to help his fellow-workers who had not the same Fatisfactory conditions (hear. hear). What were the objects of the a tioiil First, it was for the protection of the members and to promote their interests. Was there any body of men in the country 120.000 ;n number, that would tolerate such a condition of affairs as bank clerks laboured under? He instanced case-, of clerks being sent off from their employment without any reason being assigned, and one of their aims was that in no instance should there be dis- missal without the clerks having his case heard. CAUSE OF THE UNREST. Referring to the unrest among bank clerks, Mr. Roberts said it was the very natural result of the conditions that prevailed. It was the outcome of knowledge of sound political economy. Here he quoted Nicholson as the highest authority. Every other organised business in the land had had to meet the increased cost of living by increasing salaries. not by giving bonuses—he objected to tfwm-btit by substantial increases in salaries. They, the bank clerks, asked what was necessary to make them citizens and men in the true sense. They did not want to quarrel with the head office, the directors, or the community. In cases of sickness which lasted more than six months they were under a disability. The association wanted fresh employment for those who. through no fault of their own, were unemployed (applause). They did not want to force the head office to take a man back into the bank, but to see he was employed in some business or other, in order that, having been used to a decent social life, he could re-enter that again. The association would also establish a fund to help those who fell n evil days. and, further, they would to get legislation for the protection of their interests. Every other asso- ciation had legal aid; the bank clerks had nothing of the kind and he was dealt with ruthlessly. He was ,„t there to plead for a resolutionary measure only in so far as it applied to organising themselves on a sound intelligent basis. That representative meet- ing of joint stock bank clerks was there to do busi- ness they were not there to repine but to combine, and combine in the interet of everybody con- cerned. '•A GREATER BANK CLERK.' He meant by that they were pleading for a greater bank clerk, a nobler bank clerk, and a greater British citizen, worthy of the great trust that was given him as a bank official. They were standing for greater efficiency (applause;. They did not want to get into the bank people who had insufficient education, who were inefficient and weak in their work, but they wanted greater ability in the banks- men. If they allowed the present state of affairs to go on they would come to a state of clegrodation in what was one of the finest business concerns in the world to-day. Really, speaking of some of the banks, when they came to think of the fact that they had to keep up a better appearance in the social world their ca was analogous to that of the fabourers in Northampton, where they had no Union at all. The bank clerks had no association to fight their battles, and no tribunal in which they could be heard. Trade Unionism wae the result of an industrial revolution in England that was described as the business of anarchists. What did they say to- day? That it was the only thing by which a body of men engaged in a very highly organised business can resort to to put on a sound and permanent economi- basis all the grievances under which they had been rejoicing so long. In what way could their condi- tions be improved by this union? Supposing this association, aft-er having been formed, said. We must seek to put things better, and have a chat with the directors (applause). In what way could it be done? It was not at the expense of the customer, but at the expense of profits, which, through greater efficiency, could be greater. The profits of all the leading joint stock banks in this country at the nresent time are perfectly sufficient, to put right, once for all. the grievances of some bank clerks which had lead to the great correspondence that had appeared in the press. PARLIAMENTARY REPRESENTATION. The great culminating point in the programme was Parliamentary representation. In order to get the interests of 120,000 men dealt with effectively they must resort to legislation. In this country the- had the House of Commons for that job, and they had the members for it. Should they not see to the election of a man who knew something of the bank ing fraternity, and let him be heard in the interests of the bank clerks? In conclusion Mr. Roberts said he had tried to be reasonable and fair to all con- cerned. but he wanted to he perfectly convincing in this: that he was speaking from the very commence- ment on sound ideals and the sooner the better they were realised and put into action as a working force in the programme of the banking fraternity (ap- plause). Mr. Roberts spoke for one hour and tvv I'tity-five minutee. Discussion followed, ami a resolution in favour of the formation of a branch of the association was passed.

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MESSRS. LEVER BROTHERS' ENTERPRISE The Hulme Hall, one of the finest public buildings in Port Sunlight, was built at a cost of £18,000 and was opened on July 29th, 1801. It is named alter the late Lady Lever. Originally, when it was rhc Girls" Restaurant, there was here demonstrated tne refining influence of artistic environment on i; e factory worker. At present it is the home of many valuable art treasures deposited there by the Chairman of the Company and comprising fine collections of rare Chinese Porcelain, old Wedgwood Ware, Eng- lish Furniture {eighteenth century) and Water Colours; Paintings by the Cromes, Constable, bny, Gainsborough, Hoppner, Lawrence, Lebrun, Lord Leighton (the Daphnephoria"), Morland, Raeburn, Riohmond, Reynolds, Turner and others; French Furniture and Napoleon Relics; and Museum curios and antiquities. iiiild these artistic surroundings, two of the musical institutions—the Philharmonic and Orchestral Societies—practise weekly, and oc- casional important social functions are arranged. The art treasures in this building will, in duo cour-e, be removed to another and still more imposing structure-the Lady Lever Memorial-of which the Foundation Stone was laid by His Majesty by electric current from the present Hulme Hall, on the occasion of the visit of the King and Queen to Port Sunlight on March 25th, 1914, scon after the publication of this Souvenir. The healthy conditions of housing and the pro- vision of open spaces in Port Sunlight have already had a marked effect on the vital statistics. The popu- lation of Port Sunlight is now a little over 4,000. At the last Census the birth rate was 26.8, the crude death rate 8.19, the standard death rate (for com- parison with 14.3, the Registrar General's rate or the whole country) 9.7. Comparisons made by medi- cal authorities between Port Sunlight children and the children of the same elac-s ;n the Liverpool schools have proved that the sons and daughters of Port Sunlight artisans and labouring population are taller and heavier. Endeavour is also made to carry out the principle of Prosperity-Sharing in the conditions of employ- ment in the offices and factory. Through a Sugges- tion Bureau employees can transmit to committees any suggestion for betterment. Committees, cn which they are represented equally with the employ- ers, also investigate accidents and make suggestions for' the prevention of their recurrence. An Ambu- lance Brigade is always at hand in case of emergency. Girls' Rest Rooms are provided and there are baths which female employees are permitted to take in the firm's time by arrangement with their forewomen. In the works there are separate and spacious dining- halls for men and women, where meals arc daily served at prices based on the cost of the food only. In the Girls" Restaurant a dinner of hot meat and vegetables, followed by pudding, can be had for threepence. Provision is made, at the company s expense, for the continued education of junior employees at evening schools. Certificates are awarded to appren- tices who pass their technical education examina- tions successfully, and who gain marks for good conduct, manual ability, regularity, and punctuality. Those workpeople who join a Holiday Club and save up by its, means for an annual holiday, aro given liberal interest on their savings and are allowed wages for their holiday week. From time to time great excursions of an educational character have been organised for the Company s employees at Port Sunlight. For example, they have been twice taken to Belgium—to the Liege Exhibition of 1905, and the Exhibition at Brussels in 1910, to the Paris Exhibition in 1900, and to the London Exhibitions ot 1908 and 1910. Long service is recognised at the end of 15 and 25 years by certificates, badges, and pre- sentation watches. Under an Employees' Benefit Fund the workpeople who have .served 20 years are, on retirement, at the age of 65 (60 if women) entitled to an Old Age Pension. Benefits are also under this scheme obtainable in case of breakdown in health before the age of retirement, and provision is also made for widows and orphans. The Prosperity-sharing plans of the Company have culminated in the Co-Partnership Trust founded in 1909. with benefits dating back to the beginning of the century for those who would have been eligible for participation had the Trust been in existence at that time. Under this Trust all the employees of the parent and associated companies, at homo and abroad, of either sex and of every grade down to the humblest labourer, are eligible to become co- partners after five years' service if they are then 25 years of age. The Co-Partnership interest is con- ferred by the annual distribution, among those quali- fied, of partnership certificates for nominal amounts, usually about ten per cent. of their year's earnings. When the dividend of the Ordinary Shareholder exceeds five per cent. the certificates of the partner- employees begin to rank for an equal share in the surplus dividend. Thus, if after payment of all Preference and Preferred Ordinary Shares there re- mains for the Ordinary Shares, as was the case it the end of 1911, 1912, and 1913, a dividend of fifteen per cent., the partner-employees receive ten per een'. on the total amounts of their holding in pti,tti, certificates. The partnership certificates are not negotiable. They have no value except to the holder as a measure of his dividend when a co-partners' dividend has been earned. But the dividend itself. when paid as it was in January, 1913, in 5 per cent. Preference Shares of the Company, is the inalienable property of the co-partner, which he either retains as an investment or converts into cash at his pleasure. However, by an amendment of the Co-Partnership Trust Deed in the same year extending the benefits of the scheme, it was provided that the Lever Brothers' shares paid to the employees as their co- partners' dividend, and continuously retained by them, should also be credited with a bonus equal to the dividend earned on the Co-Partnership Certifi- cate. Thus, the partner-employee who, in January. 1913. kept his dividend in shares as an investment at 5 per cent, in the Company, received upon these shares 15 per cenf. in all. or the same profit as the holders of the Ordinary Shares. The Amended Trust Deed authorises the issue of partnership certificates up to the nominal amount of £ 1,000,000. The amount already issued at the end of 1913 was £ 373.000; and the amount paid in co-partners' divi- dends since the initiation of the scheme has ex- ceeded £ 122,000. The system gives every employee a strong personal interest in the making of profits- and in the observance of the pledge, which he signs on applying for his partnership certificate, that he will not waste time, labour, materials, or money, in the discharge of his duties, but will loyally and faithfully further the interests of Lever Brothers Limited, its Associated Companies, and his Co-partners, to the best of his skill and ability. Provision is made, on retirement or death, for the issue to the Co-Partner or his widow, in place of the Co-Partnership Certificates, of a certain amount of Preferential Certificate* bearing a dividend of 5 per cent.

LLANSADWRN PARISH COVNCIL.rbe annual meeting of the Parish Council was held on Friday evening in last week". The first business was the election of chair- man for- the ensuing- year. Mr. Rees Jones pro- posed the appointment of Mr. James Recs. Gwalia House. Mr. D. Thomas seconded. The motion was carried unanimously. Mr. Hy. Davies was elected vice-chairman. Mr. Wm. R. Williams. Cwmllyn- feisaf. and Mr. T. Davies. Parkside, were appointed overseers.—A letter was received complaining of a barb wire fence having been erected near the main road. The writer was advised to communicate with the Rural District Council at Llandovery. VKSTRT.—The "Raster vestry for the narish of Llansadwrn was held last Friday evening, the vicar (the Rev. L. Morris) presiding. In again nominating Mr. Anthony Jones as his warden, the Vicar said lie desired to thank the parishioners for the support they had given him. He also wished to express his appreciation of the many years conspicuous service rendered by Mr. Anthony Jones. Mr. T. Jones Davies, Brynryfan, was elected people's warden, who also takes keen interest in Church affairs. The statement of account showed a substantial increase in the offertories. A resolution protesting against the Disestablishment Bill was passed. The Vicar. speaking in support, said that it was an unhappy augury for the future of Wales that this attempt should be made to sever their national life from any official connection with the Christian religion. On the other hand they could not but be intensely inter- ested in the courageous effort made by religious Nonconformists that were bitterlv opposed to the BilL 1*1. 3:

KIDWELL Y NOTES After service an organ recital was given at St. Mary's Parish Church on Wednesday evening in last week by Mr. Horace W. Thomas', Dafen, wno displayed marked ability in his manipulation of the fine old organ. The congregation greatly enjoy 3d the rare treat. Two violin solos by Master W. H. Simon, who evidently has a bright future in store for him and a vocal solo by Mr W. J. Jones, a native of Kidwelly, at present training for thj ministry of the Church at Lampeter College, iddod variety to a very pleasing programme. The van3 is items were as follows:—Hymn (A. and M.), 99; organ solos (a) Barcorelle (Bennett) (b) Air from the 7th Symphony (Haydn) (c) Andantino in B flat (Horace W. Thomas); violin solos (a) Sonata (Papini), (b) Romance (Horace W. Thomas), Master W. H. Simon; organ Fantasia. A Church Service in a Storm (Clegg); vocal golo, "Lead kindly light," Mr. W. J. Jones; organ solos, (a) A Song of Melo- dy (Clegg) (b) Festive March in E flat (Merritt); Hymn 24 and oollection. Just half a century ago the Rev. W. C. Jenkins, the veteran and highly respected pastor of Capel Sul, was ordained to the ministry at the Old Chapel, Llanybri. On Sunday and Monday last the rev. gentleman was one of the special preachers at the anniversary services held in the same chapel, and in spite of the weight of over fourscore years preached with all his old fire the "old, old story" with which he has comforted thousands of aching hearts during his long and arduous ministerial career. That he may be spared for many years to continue with unabated vigour his labour in the Lord's vineyards, the fervent prayer of his in- numerable frends and acquaintances. Miss Helen Fraser, an erudite member of the Nationay Union of Women's Suffrage Societies, is announced to speak in favour of the movement to secure votes for the women of Britain at the Town Hall on Wednesday next, the 6th inst. The chair will be taken at 8 p.m. by the Mayor (Mr. G. E. Bowen, J.P.). All are invited to attend the meet- ing, which has been convened, it should be clearly understood, by an organization which is non-party and non-militant, and which, presumably, repudi- ates the actions of those who hope to oLtain the franchise by a policy of intimidation and destruc- tion. On Sunday last and on Monday evening annivcr- sary services in connection with Bethesda, the shrine of the Welsh Wesleyans, were held at the chapel, and (on Sunday evening) at Siloam (B.) Chapel, which had to be requisitioned on account of the more extensive accommodation afforded by it. The service throughout were very well atten- ded, and striking, earnest and evangelical sermons were delivered by the Rev. Thomas Jones, Fern- dale, a former pastor of the local church who was accorded a most cordial welcome by his one-time flock. EASTER VESTRY.—The Easter Vestry was held in the Parish Room on Friday last, the Rev. D. Ambrose Jones, M'.A., presiding. The church- wardens presented the statement of accounts which showed a small balance on the right side. The report was adapted subject to audit. The Vicar re-appointed Mr. W. Jones, Heolfawr, as his war- den, and Mr. H. E. Smart, Mountain View, was unanimously decided to appoint two sidesmen, to of sides/men was revised, and a few names were added. It was decided to convey the hearty thanks of the Vestry to Dr. T. R. Griffiths and the Misses Griffiths, Henblas. for the gift of a handsome oak lectern, which had been placed in the church as a memorial to their sister, the late Miss Annie C. Griffiths. The meeting closed with the usual votes.

LAUGHARNE NOTES The Town's Improvement Committee held its annual meeting in the Town Hall on Thursday, 23rd ult.. when Rev. J. R. Phillips presided. The Finance Committee presented its balance-sheet, and it was decided to have the same printed after cer- tain deductions had been made from the balance in hand, to refund half the billiard table guarantee money, and pay the late Hon. Sees, agreed hono- rarium. Those gentlemen who had become guaran- tors were appointed a committee to manage the Billiard and Reading-room for the ensuing year, wi,.i power to spend a monthly sum of £1 on im- mediate necessities. This Sub Committee will re- port to the General Committee at the monthly meetings. We are exceedingly pleased to see amongst us again, after four years absence, Mr. Francis Peel, eldest son of Mrs. Peel, Fern Hill. On his last visit he was here alone. Now. however, he brings a wife and child, to whom we wish to extend a very hearty welcome. On Monday evening; a meeting of the newly- elected sidesmen was held in the school. The Vicar presided, and was supported by the three wardens- Messrs. Dempster. James and Edwards. It was unanimously decided to appoint two sidesmen, to taKe duty on Sundays, in rotation, to assist the churchwardens and undertake the duty lately per- formed by the verger. The question of lighting the church and the hymn-book now in use by the choir will be discussed at a meeting of Church- people to be held ore long. A missionary meeting waii held in the School on Wednesday of last week, when Miss Evans ad- dressed those present on "Mission Hork in Japan." A collection was made at the close of the meeting.

CARMARTHEN BANKRUPTCY COURT This Court was held on Tuesday, before Mr. Registrar Stephens. The bankrupts underwent their examination at the hands of the Official Re- ceiver (Mr. H. W. Thomas). Thomas James (24), tailor and outfitter, trading as Thomas James Lewis, 69, Mansel-street, Swan- sea. lately carrying on business at Lisbon House, Cross Hands, came up for his public examination. Mr. Lillington aptwared for the debtor. He filed his gross liabilities at 1;151 3s. 9J.. and deficiency at E124 14s. 5d., and attributed his failure to insufficient trade to cover trade and living expenses. The examination was closed. William Stephen Jeremy, Capelbach, Ponty- berem, colliery labourer, lately carrying on business as a builder at New Inn. Pontybcrem, was also brought up for examination. His gross liabilities amounted to E94 9s.. and deficiency JS74 3s. lid. Failure he attributed to loss on contracts, and want of capital. The examination was closed.

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LLANSTEPHAN NOTES Tennis devotees will be pleased to hear that one court is now completed and enclosed; all the outfit required is in stock, and tho season will be formally opened on Saturday next, when it is hoped a strong muster of prospective members and supporters will put in an appearance of encouragement to the pro- moters, as this small beginning of recreation de- lights may lead to a further and wider development for the benefit of the village as a health resort. The sad news of the death of Mr. Henry Thomas, Pantycendy Farm, Abernant, was received with great regret in the parish, whore, until his removal to Abernant he had resided at Pentrencwydd, and for years also at Park Villa. He was a most quiet, inoffensive and kind man. and was greatly respected by his neighbours. He leaves a widow, who is a daughter of our neighbour, Mr. D. Lodwig, Lords Park, and the sympathy of all persons in their present and former parishes is extended to her in the loss of a devoted husband at a comparatively early age and in the prime of manhood. On Tuesday evening and Wednesday, 28th and 29th ult., anniversary services were held at Moriah (C.M.), the special preachers being the Revs. M. P. Morgan, Blaenanerch, and i). S. Owen. Llan- elly. The services were impressive throughout, and powerful sermons were delivered to large congrega- tions on the Wednesday. The quarterly meeting of the Llanstephan and Llangunnock Nursing, Committee was notified to be held at Llanybri on Monday evening. 27tu ult. Only the hon. sec., Miss I. Scott, and Mrs. Wil- liams, Llanybri Vicarage, were present ^o no busi- 1,1 ness was transacted. The next meeting will be held on July 27th next. With the present summer weather and its mpta- tions for outdoor activities, the entertainment season is drawing to a close; and will end with the per- formance of the cantata, "Ymgom yr adar," by the members of the "Daisy Band," and will take place on Friday next, 8th inst.. at Llanybri Na- tional School. The young choristers gave such a successful rendering of the cantata on Rt. David's Day last at Llanstephan School, that a desire was expressed to have it repeated at an early date at Llanybri. Miss H. Williams. The Bakery, conducts and trains the young ones, thus assisting in their proper training for appearance upon the public plathform in youth, as well as developing latent musical talent. ,Thp steam-roller or as it is rudely acknowledged by passers-by. "Our ste-im-roller." ha- N-eii sent down here by the authorities for a few days' rest at the seaside. It spent a fortnight in the neighbourhood, duringi which it rolled a few days in the first week. but the second week it rested for five days, and on the sixth day suddenly got rid of its severe chill, rolled a few patohes. and puffed away without as much as a parting greeting of "Pay up." Glad to hear that there is a rumour which 's hoped to be really true. that a movement is on foot to take initial stens towards the erection of the much-needed Parish Hall mentioned in these notes last week. The estimated cost seems to be the stumbling block to a start but properly and en- thusiastically organised, the few hundreds required would be gathered in a very brief space of years, and would be a source of credit to its promoters and the village itself, as well as filling a much- needed gap in the many requirements and draw- backs of village life in general. A valued informant ^avs that the martin has arrived during the last fortnight or sn. but that the real Martin has not made his appearance sinoe he left our shores early last October for the more salubrious Gower Coast, there to rusticate for the winter. His re-appearance would be gladly wel- comed ,and his cheerful beaming countenance and attractive notes make us inclined to sing with him, "0 na byddai'n haf o hyd." The straw hat season is now in full bloom, and many weavers will rejoice to hear that a brand new process has been discovered of renovating discarded straws, which can bü made to look better and more polished than when new; but the style is inclined to be rather too clerical to be nautical. The pro- cess has been perfected after years of patient trial, which. like all great discoveries, is of the very simplest manipulation after all. The first speci- men polishly becomes the weaver. e>ji<Kiallv at eveatide, but not wlil-a the sun is strongly shining. All orders executed in strict rotation after the best approved London trick. WBLSH DRAMA.—On Friday evening last, at the National School, L!a*stenhan, under the chairman- ship of Mr. G. T. Lewis, M.A., the Welsh drama entitled, "Helvnt a Heulwen." was very ably per- formed by the Dramatic Society of Moriah Chapel to a large and appreciative audience. The present drama was the third work performed by the Society, and this undoubtedly accounted for the fnct, of the high standard of excellence displayed by the Society on Friday evening. In view of the interest taken in the development of the Welsh drama at the present time, it may not be uninteresting to briefly summarise the theme of "Helynt a Heul- wen. 1, An old and saintly Welsh peasant called Humphrey Jones and his wife Betsan had lived all terir™iwi Ut± Cottage- They had one daugh- n ary to whom a young fellow called Tomos Dafis paid affectionate attention. There were persistent hints in the drama that Mr Vaughan Lloyd, the young looal squire, who had more wealth than morality, was also paying Marked attentions to Mary Ellen. When Tomo.f Dafts hea's this he, in a fit of jealousy, breaks off tho courtship and disappears from the neighbourhood. Eventu- ally the aquire asks Humphrey Jones for his daugh- ter s hand At this time the peasant was greatly m arrear with is rent, and he had no possible means of -,atisf.ving the same. The S'|IUre thereupon inti- mates that if the peasant oonsent to the squire marrying his daughter he would be allowed to re Tu rent frce> but if consent be re- fused the peasant would be immediately evicted r„t it1' ""T"tunT but sent and preparations are made for his sneedT «T,ct,o„ from hi, old and cherished home *Si tho night prior to the day of eviction the neigh- with'th together at the cottage to sympathise with the feasant m his trouble and to assist in the removal of the furniture. Whilst an old article of furniture was shifted a Deed of ConTevance of the cottage from the sqmre's father to .Humphn- Jones ancestor and his heirs for ever is found. J y squire and his bailiff call at the cottage to evict the old peasant, and they are con- uZ h" Dpwluof Conveyanee, a^d there- SL £ 71Ctl? 13 abandon^- Eventually tho h £ ndsomel7 compensates the old peasant by making him a gift of £ 300, and Mary Ellen marries her true loyer Tomos rpi j son* were: Mr Tom \he Jamahs per- rj i om Harries toolv fcho Dirt* of Hiiinplirey Jone,.i very effectively, and Miss Neltie Stephen, delayed great histrionic abilitY and artistic skill in interpreting the character of BeN-in Jones. Mr. Gvrilym Harries took- the T)art of Wil- =»«•»* tft" h"Ti"K £ "» ■«« in ,r don for two years he adopted as surname the com- pound name of Hughes Parry, and rettirnoi tc) his neJ7ofP h* 7 anshcLi9ed' and wtih the man- ners of the young man about town, which he im- personated in an interesting manner. Miss V Davies ably acted tho part of Marv Ellen whilst I her two lovers. Tomos Dafis and Vaughan Pu->h 1 were respectively taken by Mr. John Evaiis atif] AT t ^on.os" Tho Postman was represented bv Mr. J. Davies. and the Bailiff bv MY n V 7 Gwen Hughes, the .sportsman's daughter formed by Miss Sally Evans oL Z original character, of the dram. tl„' vil!e a^ber and justice would not be dono if specia' mention were not made of the fact the part was excellently interpreted by Mr. T. Jones. Penv- baCK. Speaking generally "Helynt a Heulwen" was weak in dramatic art and conception, and the performr" apeared to be worthy of a mOfl" am- bitioull work.

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