The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

NEWCASTLE-EMLYN COUNTY COURT RIGHT OF WATER COURSE. The Newcastle-Emlvn County Court was held at the Court House on Monday before the Deputy Judge (Mr. Milner Jones) and the Registrar (Mr. D. Roy Evans). WORK DONE. Ebenezer Jones. Pensarne Inn, X".wcastle-Emlyn, claimed 16s. from Samuel Evans. L°dg0* f t cagal, ror wages. Or tier of payment of the amount forthwith was made. NEW TRIAL. Mr W. J. Wallis Jones applied on behalf of Mr. Mansel Davies, Llanfyrnach. for a new tnalmacas, which had been decided at the last court » .Inch Mr. Davies was sued by Messrs Joseph Rank Ltd Cardiff. Mr. Jones said that defendant was ill at the time of the last hearing, and the case was de- cided in his absence. There was a genuine defence. His Honour granted a new trial. A WATER QUESTION. Mrs. Hannah Tydfil Jones, wife of Mr. Josiah Jones, auctioneer and valuer. Gartboven ori » an claimed the sum of £ 2 from William Jones Pan > de-hid. Llandyssul. damage: for trespaS6 in the ent- tin.«* of a hedge and diversion of .i water cot her°land called Rhydyfenne Farm. ^ntiff R»JSS.%EK.«5SlS.Jt WatkiIl8. Larnpett-r) for the defendant. who entered a counterclaim. -1.1.1. „ IRR1 In opening the case Mr. James *aid that up to 188. the whSe of the land belonged to one person named fohn Thomas, in October of which to the present owner, when it wag divided. as bad at the time when the oonveyance was "p the land, Pantydefaid. ^:0n«,ed to on .he condition that the stream should not be stopped or mtorfeied^ith. This condition the defendant had not carried out Another item in the claim was for trespass, which « -aw. wanton .nd d.l.Wte m regard to the trouble with the water The first witness called was Mr. Beyan Arthur, who "aid he had the r„ns- ^,ntr.1rC°t X which had the effect of ver, souJI down into the plaintiff s land, esceyi proportion. Ifs. Margaret Jon, who stated was 43 years ol'ige, said she ^™6r«t ri-moii- fenne, and lived there until 1W-- froIw Rhvdv- bered the brook going atop thc wat;,r ienne farm. There was noth g^ Fantvdefaid going into Rhyuyfenne fi watcr field opposite thprf^Sfi:W (; Rhydvfenne without, ■went from Pantydefaid field t „ K»t-ween gp](j any obstacle. There was h,d,,e between a field called Fron and the r^" fining him. brother cutting it, and s^ h^ f7nd w*tnL had Defendant had also seen this do m a ronversation with him at toe tim not say anything to them about cutting the hedge nCroiSn^ by Mr. Parens, witness said she could not remember exactly when her brother cut seen^tl^pond''at' R^dy^nne^abotrf1 a w £ ka*o and She bad left the £&rm 15 years ago. 'At that time the greater part of th(' w:\ter did not The water was u?ed at Rhyd\fenne lower „f the hay field and for Z portions. It was not roadside water. water wheel at Rhydyfenne in her time.^ Rachel Davies. sister of the test wit JT d f wis 40 vears of age and was bom at Rhydytenne and left there to so to service. Her br"th*[ *l\; there until about two years ago. She married year! ago. and had been in service for about ei^ht ^ears. She corroborated her sister's statement as to how the brook ran. There was no obstacle to stop the water running into Rhvdyfenne havfteld. W ith rejrard to the hedge at the ;Fron. flhe also had seen her brother repairing it. The natural course of the water was into the pond, and not across the road. David Evans. an old gentleman of 88 said he had -been tenant of Rhydyfenne farm for 13 years. He left it 44 vears ago. He had been living dose by ever since.' During the time he lived at Rhydyfenne the Menne brook ran past the yard gate into the pond. The water sprung from Rhydyfenne land. It used to cross the road at Ffongoi when the S^toi was full. The hedge in dispute belonged to Rhvdv- fenne farm. and he had repaired it during his ten- ancy. The Court then adjourned for On the resumption Mr. Parsons said that he and Mr. James thought that the ease milht be shortened if his Honour visited the spot- His Honour agreed, and said he would visit the place on Tuesday. Mr Davies. Abereinon. a farmer, said he was born -within a mile of Rhydyfenne. Thirty-five years ago he worked at Khydyfenne. where he remained for about four years. He knew of the Rhvdvfenne pond which came from Pantydefaid.. He v had re- paired the hrdee in question to stop cattle getting through. John Williams. 53 years of age. said he went to Rhvdvfenne as a servant boy in 1877. He was there for the vear. and then visited the farm for about two vears The tenant at that time was Simon Jones, father of the two first witnesses. At the time ho was there the stream was divided at the rond. Most of the water, however, went to the road at Rhydy- fenne. z John Thomas. Glanyrafon. 55 years of age. said that he had lived at Rhvdowengoed_ about half a mile from Rhvdvfenne. for years. He had worked at Rhvdvfenne. He remembered the brook ninning into the Fron field. After it cam,, to the Fron it passed into Rhydyfenne field. There wai. no obstacle in the way. Some of the water run out across the road and then back tiirough a gateway to Rhydyfenne. Edward Thomas, Blaenmene. surveyor to the Llan- dyssul Rural District Council. said he had been sub- agent to Mr. John Thomas and Mr. Will. Jones, and knew the properties well. He said that very little of the water went over the roadway. The gutter running across Frongoi was made a-bout 12 years ago. Josiah Jones, husband of complainant, said that he had seen the stream lately, and there were stones put there with the object of diverting the water. Sometimes the stones were taken away and put back again. The channel along Frongoi field was artificial. Mr. Parsons, for defendant, submitted that the water now used was the same as 40 years ago. Down to about 13 years ago very little water was allowed to run on to plaintiff's land, and practically the whole of the water flowed across the road. Plaintiff had a water wheel built and wanted water. This water she had from defendant. For this purpose stones were put down in the brook to divert the flow. He produced agreements between plaintiff and defendant. William Jones, the defendant, said he had been at Pantydefaid for 19 years. He had never diverted the water course. The same trench or channel now complained of had been there for 25 years. There had been no alteration at all. It was used for irriga- tion. and when that had been done the natural course was allowed to have its way. David Jones, John Jones, Joseph Jones, and Teddy Parker also gave evidence. His Honour decided to visit the place on the following day, and reserved judgment until the next Court.

KIDWELLY NOTES The annual singing* festival of the Congrega- tional Churches of Kidwelly and district was held in Capel Sul on Sunday last. Choirs from the following chapels took part :-Capcl Sul, Trim- saran, Carway, Llansaint, Mynyddygarreg. and iGBangwendraeth. Mr. Frank King. A.C., Burry Port, conducted, and the singing reached a high standard under his baton. The presidents were— Morning, Rev. D. M. Jones, Trimsaran; afternoon. Rev. R. Jones, Trimsaran, and evening, Rev. W. C. Jenkins, Kidwelly, Messrs T. W. Thomas, Kid- welly, and Mr. Rees Rees, Sardis, presided at thy organ. The attendance at each of the services was very large, and in the evening the spacious chapel was filled to overflowing. the town was invaded with visitors, who were kindly entertained to refreshments at the Town Hall by the friends at Capel SuL The festival was an unqualified success viewed from every standpoint. The officers of the committee responible for the organisation are: Chairman, Rev. W. 0. Jenkins; treasurer, Alderman IN-. Wilkins. Ty-coch, and secretary. Mr. D. T. Gilbert, Carway. We regret to record the death which occurred at her home in Shintor Fach, on Saturday last, of Mrs. Thomas, wife of Mr. David Thomas, assorter at the Kidwelly Tinplate Works. The deceased who was about 50 years of age, had been suffering from a painful disease for some time. Her mortal remains were interred in St. Mary's Parish Churchyard on Wednesday last. The half-yearly services of the llorfa C.M. Church will be held on Sunday next. and on Mon- day evening. The special preachers will be the Rev. Alun Jones, Chwilog, and the Rev. E. J. Herbert, pastor. To-morrow (Saturday) the town will be visited by the Musical Boys from Dr. Barnardo's Homes, who will give several performances during their stay 111 the town. On Sunday a special picture service for Sunday scholars and young people will be held in Capel Sul at 3.15 p.m., when the Mayor Mr. George E. Bowen. will preside. Mr. Alfred J. Mayers, the deputation secretary, will give an addres-s, entitled From Darkness to Light." and will also sing. The Musical Boys will play sacred selections during the afternoon. In the evening at the same place an After Church Rally will be held when the subject of the address by Mr. Mayers will be "Child Life: Its Perils and Safety." The Rev. W. C. Jenkins will preside. There will be two performances on Monday at 4.30 and 8 p.m., the chairman being the Rev. Ambrose Jones, M.A., vicar, and Mr. W. D. James, the Barbican, respect- ively. An interesting programme will be rendered at each meeting by the boys who are clever mani- pulators of » variety of musical instruments.

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I K DWEll Y TOWN COUNCIL A monthly meeting of the Town Council was held at the Town Hall on Friday, tho 15th inst. ,at 7 p.m. The Mayor, Councillor George E. Bowen was in the chair, and there were present, Alder- men 1). G. Anthony. W. Wilkins. Thos. Reynolds, and S. H. Anthony; Councillors 'iJayid Davies, John Morgan (Water-street), Thomas Daviea. J. Morgan (Priory-street), Edmund Cole. and David Phillips, together with Mr. W. R. Jainej, town clerk, Dr. T. R. Griffiths, Medical Officer of Health Mr. John Morgan, surveyor, and Mr. John Davies. inspector. TOWN REFUSE. The General Purposps Committee recommended that a set of drain cleaning tools be obtained for the use of the Corporation offioials. Alderman Wilkins complained of the practice of householders who put out rubbish after the Cor- poration cart had passed. Garden refuse was also deposited on the roadside for removal by the cart. This should not be allowed. Councillor T. Davies said this was certainly a matter that required attention. Many house- holders did not put tho refuse int-o proper recept- acles, but simply deposited it on tfce road. The Mayor—This is a state of affairs that should not be tolerated. All rubbish should bo put in boxes or buckets adapted for the purpose. Alderman Reynolds gave instances of flagrant disregard of the Council's regulations. jUie In- spector must report cas, to the Council and submit the names of the offenders. Coimeiiior Cole agreed. There should be no favour shown to any. He suggested the issuing of warning notices, which should also furnish the days on which the cart went round. Prosecutions should follow the disregarding of notice. Coun. J. Morgan (Water-street) said that there had been occasions when th cart had failou to go round. He moved that warning notices be issued, and this was carried. SANITARY AND HIGHWAYS. Plans of two new houses to be built at Cenfy by Mr. W. Beynon were submitted and passed. Aid. Wilkins thought that after plans were passed the houses should be built within a corlain time, In this way alone, would it be possible to ensure building in strict accordance with the plans. The Clerk pointed out that the bye-laws con- tained no time limit. Coun. Morgan (Water-street) was of the opinion that specifications should be submitted with the plans. This would do away with jerry building. HORTICULTURE. It was decided to apply to the County Council for lectures in horticulture poultry keeping, and dairying. Ald. D. G. Anthony said that he was glad to see that something was being done in the interests of agriculture, which, although it was the back- bone of every industry, was neglected more than any other. The pppointment of Mr. Daniel John as organ- izer of agriculture, was notified, and the Clerk was instructed to intimate to the County Council the desire of the Council to co-operate with the new official. NATIONAL LIBRARY OF WALES. An appeal signed by Sir John Williams, for a contribution to the funds of the National Library of Wales was read. Ald. D. G. Anthony proposed that consideration of the matter be deferred for a month, so that members might have time to think over it. There being no seconder, the letter was allowed to lie on the table. BALANCE SHEET. Tho balance sheet and auditor's report for the half-year ended Lady Day was presented, and ordered to be printed. ROGER LEY WELL. At the last meeting it was resolved to open the well at Roger Lev. and to disconnect the pipe con- veying water to Roger Ley farm. The Mayor reported that the well bad been opened, but the pipe had not been disconnected. He had gone up with Mr. Alfred Stephens to the well and the farm. The supply of water was very small, and a quarter-inch pipe could take it all. A long discussion ensued, and ultimately, on the proposition of Coun. Morgan (Water-street), secon- ded by Coun. Phillips, it was agreed to appoint a deputation to wait on Mr. Stephens, the aeputa- tion to consist of the Mayor. Coun. Morgan (Water-street), and Coun. Phillips. TERRITORIALS. The Mayor reported that he had received an application from the Commanding Officer of the Llitnelly Engineers for a supply of water for the corps during their three-days' encampment near Gardde from the Saturday preceding Whit-MonJay. Coun. Cole said he was not much of a soldier himbelf—(laughter)—but he was willing to share the water with these soldiers. He proposed that the application be granted. Coun. Thomas Davies seconded, and it was car- ried. DISTRICT NURSE. The Mayor brought forward the matter of ob- taining a District Nurse. The urgent need for one was brought forcibly to their minds by recent accidents and cases of sickness in —10 town. Members generally spoke in favour of the pro- ject, and it was decided to have a special meeting of the Council to arrange details in connection with a public meeting to be held in the near future.

..————. —— LLANGRAHOG NOTES The dramatic society of the Penbryn branch gave a very creditable performance of "Enoc Huws" last Friday evening at Pontgarreg Council School. The chitir was occupied by Mr. James, Arthach. The drama, which is a new entertainment in this locality, drew naturally a crowd of [>eople, among whom were curious and critical seekers. The scenes in their various stages were simple and effective and were ably depicted by the performers, some of whom could well claim higher honours on the stage. The audience were kept spellbound during the three hours performance, and were loud in praise of what they had seen and heard. We trust "Enoc Huws" will be followed by his brother" Rhys Lewis as one wittily remarked at the during the coming winter. felns, moes eto. N ow that the advent of visitors is at hand, the I inhabitants are well forward in sprintr cleaning their domiciles to welcome the yearly influx of visitors. We are sorry to note so nifny vacant houses in this pretty little seaside village. Why is this? Another vessel has stranded on the shore, which now makes the fourth, three have come under the auctioneer's hammer. The question is why do they choose Llsngranog to strand their vessels ;md b-lr)p, th-m to the fate thev so undeservedly demand. We should like to criticise, but silence is p-olcien. The Lla ndy>sul T?iirnl District Council hnve car- ried vast iTwnY"1Twnts out in the village more e niviillv on the for"«hovo iin(I-r the suoervision of their surveyor, to the satisfaction of all concerned. AP CR XOG.

COEDYBRYN FI-N-F,-RAL.-Oll Monday, a gathering was present at the funeral of Mr. Joshua Davies. of Blaennantpopty. Deceased, who was 53 years of age. had for a larcre number of years served as under-gardgner at Bromvydd. and was most popu- lar by everyone who knew him. The interment took place at the Bryngwenith (Cong.) Chapel. where deceased was a faithful and highly respected member. At the house and chapel the service was taken by the Rev. Dan Evans, and at the grave- side by the Rev. E. 0. Jones, M.A., rector. The chief mourners were:—Mrs Davies (widow); Mr. J. G. Davies. B.A.. Bansror Theological College; Mr. ".James Davies, Miss Maggie Davies, and Mr. Tom LI. Davies, Coedybryn (children); Mr. James Davies. Pantyrefail, Velindrc (brother); Mr. Ben Davies. Llanybvther (brother).- and Mrs. Morgans. Newcastle-Emlyn (sister).

r THE LLANGADOCK WATER SUPPLY QUESTION DISCUSSE^ BY THE PARISH MEETING. GENEROUS OFFER BY MR. E. P. LLOYD. Mil. MERVYN PEEL GIVES THE LEGAL ASPECT. Mr. E. P. Lloyd, J.P., D.L., presided over a parish meeting held at Llangadock on Tuesday even- ing to consider the question of a water supply for tho town. Amongst those present were Col. Lloyd Harries, Llwyndewi; Mr. Mervyn Peel, Mr. E. Har- ries, D.C., and Mr. Joseph, Church House. The Chairman said that the llwctHllg had bevn convened as a result of a coanmunie«tion from the Llandovery Rural District Council and the object was to have a proper water supply for the town of Llungadock. Things had been delayed and so many schemes had been spoken of that at last the Local Government Board got tired. The L.G.B. desired to have placed before them a tangible &.heme to show what they really wanted. Personally he thought the Llanedy scheme would do ti lot of harm and it would cost the parish of Llangadock at least £ 3,000. At £ 150 and to keep up all the mains would mean at lea^t another ;voJC, and they could not get out of it under JE200 a year. The Clerk (Mr. Walter Lewis)—That would also mean, sir, that if they wanted to they could stop the supply? The Chairman—Mr. Peel can explain that. Mr. Peel—That is so. The Clerk-It has been decided before that we can get a supply cheaper and nearer here at a former parish meeting. The Ch"irmanBonle people say that they never put the Act into force. A parishioner asked a question and the reply was cnat if the Llanelly Rural District Council's scheme was tapped they would have to fib--e the fact that there was a clause in the agreement enabling them if they got short of water to cut off the supply from Llangadock for their own protection. Col. Lloyd Harries—That was the point I intended referring to. The Chairman—No doubt a lot of suggestions will be made to-night, and I hope we will arrive ut some- thing tangible. llie clerk will now read the letter from the Llandovery Rural District Council. The letter ran as follows:- I am directed by the above Council to inform your Council that the LocalI Government Board are pressing their requirements with regard to a water supply for Llangadock. and I have to ask you to be good enough to call a parish meeting and to let me know what you propose to do before the 29th inst. The letter was addressed to Lloyd, the ch -Vlr. Lloyd, the chairman. The Chairman Personally, I think it will be a terrible thing for the parish of Llangadock if we entertain such schemes as the Llanelly one. I elieve that there is plenty of pure water in the neighbourhood ot Llangadock to meet our re/juire- succeed-■ T& b lfc applause>- If thi* scheme succeeds I shall be very sorry myself for my fellow- ratepayers and I should like so far as lies in mv power, to he p them out of this difficulty (hear hoar and applause). They have always been very kind and nice to me in everything, and I owe them a debt of inl S of jS nhiS: 10 lay bef°re y°u the analy.,s of different wells in the neighbourhood. wells aw Wry ffa,V0Ur^]e- We have only two public wells we must have three, so as to have a proper S 1 hr ,beeu «* a deal outPo5 Ll,4"nd sofSha Pr°PCr 9UPPly by Payin^ f" TIe Clerk at the Chairman's request read at this wLfer h ll iT1 from the Llanelly District Council's water bill. It was as follows :-That the Llanelly ( ounc.l shall not be under any obligation to s m )v water to the Llandovery Council m pur^ce^of wdh "the °n £ °1 SUCh Sl'PPly WOuld interfere with th« supply of water for domestic purposes or Tho^wf th'iCt °f th« *ald that n<'tices convening the meeting bad been sent out to every pla e of worship, &c convening i.he meeting. Replying to a Mr. Griffiths, the Chairman said they wanted to get a tangible scheme. He wanted to saOH to than that the Llangadock water was not so bad as some people tried to make out Ho maintained that they had very pure water ,n tho own (near, hear and applause}. It was situated on a The r!'C<l' 1<; VT ,bou"d to bc Pure (applause). pandas -r £ f f T •L°'vVer wel1 bad bee-u Ti, r-l tci'blt! for drinking purposes. The Chanrnan-The Post Office well has also been passed as .ultabte for drinking purposes. Ihe Qerk-The Post Office well, according to the analyse, shows^ some contamination with Vegetable na PI. file vastle well also shows some contami- nation with vegetable matter. 'Ihe Chairman-That does not show the water is s1'-b- as the other well. The Clerk The other public wells are ver- Th fn 1 PTuXl f°r drmkln* Purposes. ihe Chairman-The water of the lower well, have < tr^r"a Tld ]ZTr Wat0r Car,,t 1)0 found' in v-ounty. The better way to deal with tho matter w„„H b, p,.ot>ct thc £ flags to protect with clay, and have some small flLs °vYeltcustom and "that ?: r* F z;; from the top. With regard to the well ,n the Back ™r,„p"U Mr P "• ""W pun,p- rt sho"ld be done as Mr. Pritchard I)avj(,s did the othti- well. Col. Lloyd lU,rni's~Ar<' tbi,r(! three new wells to be sunk Th'^ a'together. There is to se'nrl then' f t,m h" can undertake them fiom Mirtace contamination by con- I '2 ""p"" <« °°"n h'if J, T -tou wl»«1 1 *m P y thio.igfi \our expenses (hear, hear and applause)—because I think it is a 11 i after the .r^cf in, g 1 d°al dllt> ha rids. 1 tn,t that f"th0r CoL L1°yd Hai™* Mr. his to say. Ll°>d. Han'los asked if it would not be pos- o construct a reservoir and combine the three sources into one? He was simply throwing lt out as suggestwri und one that could be dealt with after hey consulted with an engi,1(H>r and this might en- ablp them to supply houses at a distance. The Chairman said it would cost a good deal more. that thls "leant to deal with the station. Llandovery by means of a pumping tZr' Bran Mill, thought that the least ™.uld d<? was thank Mr. Lloyd for his gene- rositv (hear, hear and applause). The Chat-man thought it would be a very wrong, 1I-M N forco "P°n them, an expensive water scheme bayng regard to the analysis. The water of Llan- gadoek was not so impure as some people tried to make it out. He thought it would he a very wromr thing to put them to the heavy expense that had been suggested. 1 ersonally it would not affect him by any moans so heavy as his tenants, upon whom tile rates would come very heavy. The < lerk said there was plenty of water all roulleL He suggested the using of a windmill, and At ii Hamos S!ild thilt »y*tem was adopted at tho Mumbles. The ( lerk I h'Te is one at Tvpicoa. Co). Lloyd Harries said it failed in Bristol. The1 .mal! enigne for pumping. I i hev had an ample supply of water. It would enable them to flush the streets as well. After further discussion. Mr. Peel. Danyrallt. spoke. He said that before decidmtr upon any scheme of sinking new wells they ) should first make certain that they would be able to satisfy the sanitary officer under the Llandovery Rural District ouncil that they had a sufficient and pure supply. He mentioned that he had explained the position in respect to the water supply for Llan- sadwrn at a meeting at that place. He believed that Llangadock was one of the most healthy towns in the I nited Kingdom. He mentioned Cwmgenfa as a future source of supply if in the future it became necessary, of which an analysis had been taken. It furnished a supply of 20 gallons in the 24 hours per head for 500 inhabitants. K they had a water scheme they would have to borrow on the security of I the rates of the whole parish. In the result it was deicded that a committee be appointed to go into the .question to consist of me four local councillors, viz., Messrs. E. P. Lloyd, E. Harries. Thomas Davies and Morgans, Gwynfe; Mr. Peel. Mr. Joseph, Church House; Mr. Isaac, Roje and Crown; Mr. Rees Thomas and Mr. Walter James. The Chairman snid he would send the water of the dliferent wells to be analysed so that they would be certain what they were about. Col. Lloyd Harries—You will then convene a I meetin of the committee when you get an answer from the Local Government Board. I The (-'hairm,,in_ye s. Agreed.

¡ GENERAL NEWSJF THE WEEK SATURDAY. The King and Queen of Denmark left la.-t niglu I for Paris on the conclusion of their visit to this country, King George' and Queen Mary bidding them farewell at Victoria. King Christian issued a message expressing appreciation of his welcome here. The funeral of the ninth Duke of Argyll took place ye-terday at Kilmiln, Argyll. Two Army airmen, Lieutenant Empson and Air- Mfchaiiio Cudworth, were killed in a fog near Northallerton yesterday while taking part in the flight of the Royal Flying Corps from Montrose to Salisbury Plain. The Hamburg-A merika liner Vaterland, the largest vessel in- the world, left Southampton yesterday on her maiden voyage to New York. The Aquitania, the new Cunard vessel which is now the greatest British liner, was berthed without hitch in the new Gladstone Dock, Seaforth. yester- day. Miss Cecil Leitch beat Miss Ravenscroft by 2 holes up and 1 to play in the final round of the Ladies' Golf Championship at Hunatanton yesterday. —At Sandwich Mr. John Graham, jun., won the St. George's Cup with a return of 146. At the close of play at Cambridge yesterday Middlesex, with 10 wickets in hand, required 111 runs to win; at Northampton, Northamptonshire scored 305 (Mr. W. H. Denton 108, not out) and Gloucestershire made 25 for 3 wickets; Hampshire 161 runs ahead with 3 wickets in hand when play ceased at Leicester. At Gatwick yesterday Lord Carnarvon's Cambvses won the Alexandra. Three-Year-Old Handicap. Col. Story's Silver Spray the Worth Stakes, and Mr. W. Singer' Cheshire Cat the Mart Plate. MONDAY. The King and Queen and Princess Mary went to Aldershot on Saturday, and in the afternoon the Royal party, accompanied by Mr. Asquith, made a tour of the lines of the troops in training there. It is probable that the King will visit tue Fleet in Spithead and the Solent during July. Polling at Ipswich, where Mr. John Scurr has been adopted as "a rebel candidate," is fixed for next Saturday. Mr. Rudyard Kipling was the chief speaker at an anti-Home Rule demonstration at Tunbridge Wells on Saturday. He said the action of the Cabinet in regard to Ireland was taken in-order that they might retain their offices and salaries. Mr. J. H. Thomas, M.P., announced yesterday that the programme of the National Union of Railwaymen embraced an eight hour day or a week of 48 hours, an immediate increase of 5s. weekly in every grade, and complete recognition of the union. Mr. W. G. Canning's War Mint won the Prince's Handicap, and Mr. J. Buchanan's Marten the Marlborough Stakes at Gatwick on Saturday. At Manchester on Saturday Lancashire scored HJ4 (Sharp 105) and Derbyshire 155 with five wickets in hand; at Cambridge Middlesex won by eight wickets; at the Oval Worcestershire scored 279 and Surrey 16 for no wicket: at Leyton Essex were all our for 259 and Yorkshire made 70 with nine wickets in hand. TUESDAY. The King was present at an attack on a de- fencled post by the troops in training at Aldershot yesterday morning, and in the afternoon, with Mr. Asquith, watched an experiment in methods of entraining. Lt is understood that the King will go down to I oriismouth on Saturday, July 18th, and will spend the week-end with the Fleet at Spithead. In the House of Lords yesterday Lord Camper- down called attention to official action in respect of some small-holdings iji Ross-shire. The Grey Seals (Protection) Bill was read a third time. In the Commons the Welsh Church Money Bill was reported to, the House, and there was a de- bate on the third reading stage of the Welsh Church Bill. After 8.15 questions relating to the Road Board were discussed Sir Henry Primrose, Sir W. Plender. and Sir J. Herbert Roberts, M.P., have been appointed Commissioners under the Welsh Church Disestab- lishment Bill. Keen interest is being shown in the Irish con- troversy by the Ipswich electors, and the Unionist candidate insists that this is the paramount issue, but he is fighting the contest also on the general record of the Government. The "Times. Special Correspondent in Belfast describes tho ominous hardening of the Ulster ( o%enanters attitude and their grini tion not to be governed against their will. WEDNESDAY. The King and with Princess Mary, watched a. sham battle near Aldershot yesterday morning, and in the afternoon visited the Royal Flying Corps sheds and the Royal Aircraft Factory, wit- nessing some flights. The King witnessed a. flight yesterday of the stable Army aeroplane in which Colonel Seely flew at the end of last week. In the House of Lords yesterday, the Sale of In- toxicating Liquors on Sunday Bill was referred to a Select Committee. In the Commons, a Bill to Prohibit the Traffic in Recommendations for Titles and Honours was read a first time on the motion of Mr. 0. Locker- Lalllp-oll. The third reading of the Established Church (Wales) Bill was agreed to on a division by a majority of 77. The secession of Mr. Pretty, formerly a promi- nent Liberal, owing to his disapproval of the In- surance Act. is mil -li interest at Ipswich. Tho "Times" Special Correspondent in Belfast states that Ulster is united in demanding total exclusion and is impatient with the "six counties" scheme. Mr. Samuel, in dealing with the housing ques- tion at the Imperial Health Conference yesterday, suggested that town planning- should be made com- pulsory.

ALLTYWALIS HOUSING KSTtftNKD IN THE eoMMOXS. On Monday, in the House of Commons. Mr. Stanicr (C.) asked the President of the Local Government Board whether his attention had been called to the condition of housing in the rural dis- trict of Newcastle-Emlyn, Carmarthenshire, more particularly at Alltywalis, as described in th. last quarterly report of the county medical officer of health to the Public Health Committee of the County Council, and if he could give information as to what steps are being taken to remedy the conditions as set forth in that report. Mr. Herbert Samuel: My attention has been drawn to the report of the county medical office,. referred to in regard to the condition of housing at Alltywalis. The Rural District Council of New- castle-Emlyn inform me that they had decided to (issue notices requiring certain works to be carried out -by the owners for improving the condition of the houses. I am communicating with the Rural District Council and the County Council on the subject.

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CARMARTHEN UNIONISTS ANNUAL MEETING. GOVERNMENT'S DANGEROUS WORK. The annual meeting of the Carmarthen Conserva- tive and Unionist. Association was held at the Assembly Rooms, Carmarthen, on Friday last, Mr. Dudley Williams-Drummond, Hafodneddyn, pre- siding. APPOINTMENTS. At the outlet of the meeting, on the motion of Councillor John Crossman, Mr Dudley Drummond was unanimously re-elected president of the Association, and Mr J. B. Arthur was appointed chairman to succeed Mr. Crossman. Mr. J. B. Arthur said he did not think there was ever an occasion when Conservatives should be more proud of their policy than to-day. Mr. C. E. Davies. Lloyds Bank. was re-elected treasurer, and Mr. Fred G. Humphreys secretary. Messrs. J. B. Arthur, J.P., Walter Lloyd, J.P., and Walter Spurrell. J.P.. were appointed representa- tives on the South Wales Provincial Division of the National Unionist Asosciation. ULSTER AND THE GOVERNMENT. Mr. H. Coulson Bond, the prospective Unionist candidate for the Carmarthen Boroughs, who re- ceived quite an ovation, then addressed the gather- ing. and said that ho knew he had a majority in Carmarthen—(applause—and that it was to Llan- elly they had to "look for the greatest change. They had a first-rate organisation in Llanelly, where, thev had no less than bvo hundred and eighty-five subscribers to the Association. The most valuable assistance he could count upon in Llanelly was among the working-men (applause). Dealing with the political situation, Mr. Bond stated that the feeling which the Government were stirrinsr up in the great industrial community of South Wales and other parts of the country was going- to do harm, and. perhaps, bring disaster to the captains and armies of industry. He had a very wide experience in the management of large bodies of men, and he had learnt one lesson of paramount importance to success, that efficiency, prosperity, and contentment were best attained by ,a proper consideration for men of every position by the encouragement of good feeling and good- will (cheers). The absence of a straightforward and honest and truthful polvy destroyed confi- dence. but th" Government were stirring up petty local jealousies and setting class against class. On that score they a Unionists had a heavy indictment against the present Government. He had a relative in the 16th Lpncers at the Curragh. and he (Mr. Bond) happened to know all that had happened there. All those happenings in Ulster, and the attempts of the Government to use under-hand means to coerce their political opponents by the use of the forces of the Crown, were all on a par with the wretched Marconi affair (applause). The truth had to be dragged out of the Government like teeth reluctant to come out. He did not believe there waa even a good minority in the country in favour of the Home Rule and Welsh Church Bills. Referring to the 1909 Budget, he said he did not now of 'iiivone who had benefitted under it except 4.600 officials. On the whole rich people did not grumble at being taxed for the sake of the poor, but they expected the money to go to the right place, and not to the creating of hordes of officials (applause). If the money spent on new offieials had gone to the improvement of the housing condi- tions of the people a great work might liwe been done. Why did not the Government give some- thing to encourage industry and agriculture? The Government tried to make conditions better by giving doles. People did not want charity. The conditions of the people must be made better by improving industry and agriculture so that good vragOB might be paid (applause). CHURCHMEN AND LIBRARY. Proposing a vote of thanks to Mr. Bond and the Chairman, Colonel Aslett, Bolahaul, referring to the Welsh Church Bill, said there wre certain institutions which were going to receive plunder from the Church. An appeal was now being made for funds towards the Welsh National Library, but it behoved wealthy Churchmen not to support that institution until the people who managed it agreed, like those who managed the Welsh National Museum, that they would not take any Church money (applause). Mr. Walter Spurrell seconded the vote of thanks, which was carried with acclamation

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WELSH CHURCH BILL THIRD READING. The Welsh Church Bill passed through its final stage in the House of Commons under the Parlia- ment Act. The concluding debate was quietly con- ducted in a small House, though the interest of the publio in the question was seen in the orowdel state of the Strangers' Gallery. What members generally were interested in was the division. The third reading of the Bill was carried for the third time by a majority of 77. The debate was resumed by Mr. Ellia Griffith, the Under-Secretary of the Home Office. He said the reason why the four Welsh dioceses were not allowed to remain part of the Province of Canto- bury was because in such circumstances a Welsh Free Church would be governed and controlled by an En^lush Established Church. "ifrec, ohureh will only be a Parliamentary term," Mr. Ian Malcolm remarked; and Mr. Ellis Griffiths replied We want a Free Church in substance as well or, in name, and hence we object to the four dioceses remaining part of the Province of Canterbury." The Church would be allowed to work out its own salvation, on Welsh soil, untrammelled by State control or interference from outside. Onlv in that way could it hope to reconcile itself to Welsh sentiment. u •^1^erosting constitiutiofcial point was raised by Mr. Cave. Mr. Ellis Griffith had argued that it was useless to have a suggestion stage, as the tone of the debates clearly showed that agreement he tween th. ,idra was impossiH(, any case, the Lords would throw out the Bill Mr Cave. contend th.t th0 Lord*. witK™Ldi! the Bill «. se-ond time and going into Committee. could have agreed to suggestions sent to them bv the Commons. In that case the Bill rejected bv the Lords and sent to the King for the Roval Assent under the Parliament Act would have been the Bill with the suggestions. Mr. Swift MacNeill interrupted a criticism of the Irish members by Lord Hugh Cecil to say that I the Irish members supported the Bill because they were aware of the advantages of Disestablish- ing r -f^at may be>" r«Plied Lord S, £ ut lf there was any disturbance in on relal10ns them and the Government on another mattpr it is certain they would aaint the Bill." Mr. Lloyd George remonstrated against the mS f,lCqTtIy. r,,a^ in the debate that the Bill meant the disestablishment of religion. On the contrary, the Government had done more than any of its predecessors in the way of establishing re- ligion with the State by carrying out the great function of religious social reform. He also said that the pious founders had intended their en- dowments for the people of Wales, and the people of Wales were getting them back by the Bill. The last hour of the debate was divided between Ntr. F. E. Smith in an attack on the Bill and the Home Secretary in its defence. Mr. Smith dis- puted the allegation of Mr. Lloyd George that they v could not disestablish the Church without disen- dowing it. There were churches on the Continent disestablished but not disendowed. It would be honester for the promoters of the Bill openly to say to the Church:—"We want vour money and we t°vn"V,r.it:l,Ml:;imith also q»ot'*d a savir.g- Ml"; a policy with money 11 l\u ? Pd' ?mid loud Opposition cheers. that that was an outburst of modern Welsh spiritu- alism which should never be forgotten. Mr. McKenna replied that the Church held property intended for the people of Wales; and the Govern- ment felt bound to divert at least part of it back to the original beneficiaries. It was untrue to say that they were crippling or injuring the- Lhiirch by their scheme of disendowment.

FUNERAL REFORM. [To the Txlitor of the CARMARTHEN JOURNAL.] constantly hear complaints of delay Jit funerals, but 110 effort seems to .be made to reform or remove old customs. A funeral in this dis- trict was announced for 1.30 on Monday last. A large number of people assembled punctually, anti were kept waiting in an exposed farm-yard'until 2.40! Many of us had walked up a long steep hill, and perspired freely, so that a wait of an hour and ten minutes, in a drizzling rain was dangerous to health. When a funeral is announced, say for 1.30. let the officiating minister conduct a very brief •service at or before 1.15. the coffin being previously closed, and let tho procession start promptly at 1.30. A funeral is not the place for a long sermon or display of any kind, and everything should be done simply and with the greatest possible reverence. I trust these few remarks will help to rouse public opinion on this matter, and lead to a much-needed reform. Gwneler pobpeth yn weddaid ae. lnewn trdn. Yours. JOHN STEPHENS. Llandilo. Undertake..

ANOTHER UNIONIST VICTORY. The result of the polling in North-East Decbyslwre on Wednesday, to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. W. E. Harvey's death, is the gain of a seat to tho Unionist Party. The fi gures were announced 11 s follows:—Major Harland Bowdon (U.). 6,469; Mr. J. P. Houfton (L.), 6,155: Mr. J. Martin (Lab.), 3,669; I Unionist majority, 314. North-East Derbyshire i* the 15th seat won by the Unionists from the Coali- | tion since the last General Election in December 1910. in addition to Exeter, which was awarded to them on a scrutiny. j Printed and Published for the Proprietors by LEWIS I GILES at the "Carmarthen Journal". Printing Works, 8, King Street, Carmarthen.