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Carmarthen County
Carmarthen County SATURDAY. September 12th.-Before A-ir. D. Wil- liams-Drunimoud. Hafodneddyn (chairman); Major Dowdeswell. Llanstephan; Mr. D. L. Jones, Derlwvn; Mr. Thomas Lewis, Brynglas; Mr. John Lewis (Mayor of Carmarthen); Mr. G. Barrett Evars. Llanstephan; Mr. J. Ll. Thomaj, Tanylan; Mr. Evans, Mydrim. Evan Dawes. of St. Ishmael's, was charged with selling milk deficient of biftter fat. Mr. H. B. White appeared for the defence. David Roderick, inspector of Weights and Mea- sures who prosecuted, stated that there was a deficiency of 26 per cent. The sample was some- thing like skim milk. On August 7th he saw de- fendant's son selling milk at Ferry side. He asked him if he was selling fresh milk, and be replied Yes." Witness them purchased twopenny worth of milk, and informed the defendant that it waa his intention to forward the milk to the analyst. David Thomas Dawes, defendant's son, said it was exceedingly wet on the previous day, and also On the morning they milked -the cows. The cows were in the field previous to being milked. Witness did not tamper with the milk at all. W. D. Davies, who was with the last witness, corroborated. The Chairman said that the Bench are unani- mously satisfied thsfct there should be a conviction, and a. fine of 10s. and costs was imposed. DRl'NKk). Trederiok Escott, Farmers' Arms, Carmarthen, was charged with being drunk whilst in charge of a horse and trap on the 28th of August. P.C. J. Ll. Thomas proved the case, and a fine of 5s. and costs was imposed.. John Griffiths. Plaspant, Llanybri, Llanstephan, WM charged by P.C. J. Ll. Thomas with being drunk, and was fined 2s. 6d. and costs.
Carmarthen Borough
Carmarthen Borough MONDAY. Sept. 14th.—Before the Mayor (Mr. John Lewis). Mr. H. E. B. Richards, Mr. E. Colby Evans, Ir. T. Bland Davies, and Principal W. J. Evans. THEFT AT THE MARKET. Mary Jones, wife of David Jones, shoemaker, Waterloo-terrace, Carmarthen, was harmed with stealing 3lbs. of butter, a basket, and a towel, valued at 5. &d., the property of Annie Williams, Waunygroes, Johnstown. Annie Williams, wife of James Williams, Wauny- groes, Johnstown, said she went to the provision market about 11.30 a.m. on Saturday with three baskets. She placed one basket, which contained 31bs. of butter covered with a towel, on the floor close by her. while selling eggs to a customer. After selling the eggs she found that her basket was missing. and gave information to the police. Sarah Jane Jones, wife of Eran Jones, 35, Water- loo-terrace, said she knew defendant, and that she oame to her door between 11.30 a.m. and 12 noon on Saturday. Defendant asked her, "Will you buy a pound of butter. I am selling it for my aunt." She bought 1 lb., and gave her Is.. the sum asked for. Sophia Lewis, wife of John Lewis, 19, Taber- nacle-row. said that in consequence of what a little girl told her she went to defendant s house, and saw defendant who asked her. ''Will you buy a pound of butter. I am selling it for my cousin." She offered to sell a pound for Is. or two pounds for Is. 6d., a" .<he wanted money to buy coal." Wit- ness bought 1 lb. for Is. P.C. W. Llewelyn said that from information re- ceived from Annie Williams, and further enquiries made, he arrested defendant at her house. He found the basket in a room underneath the stairs and the towel in a drawer. He then conveyed defendant to the police-station. On Sunday after receiving the batter from the above witnesses he cautioned and charged her with stealing the fore- mentioned goods, and she answered, Indeed I don't know what I have done." Defendant said she did not remember anything. The Chairman—Were you drunk?—Yes, I was quite full. v Defendant was sentenced to 14 days' imprison- ment. ison- THE DRINK. George Thomas, carpenter, Orchard-strset, Car- marthen. was charged with being drunk and dis- orderly. r.C. Rees said that about 11.45 p.m. on the 5th inst. he was called to Orchard-street. He proceeded there and saw defendant outside his house. De- fendant was drunk and disorderly, and was causing a crowd of people to collect. As witness was ap- proaching. defendant was pushed into the house by his' wife, and they both then went upstairs. De- fendant aimed a jug out of the window at a man who was standing in the street not far off. Wit- ness said he had received several complaints from people in Orchard-street as to defendant's conduct and language. Defendant admitted being drunk, but said that his wife threw the jug. He promised to turn over a new leaf. Eighteen previous convictions were proved, and defendant was fined 2s. 6d. and costs. Alfred Taylor. St. Catherine-street, Carmarthen, and James Richards, St. Clears Road, Johnstown, were both charged with being drunk and dis- orderly. .P-O. Williams said that about 4 p.m. on the 21t1 ult. he saw both defendants fighting with one anothec in Water-street. Directly witness went on Richards, who was on the floor, got up and went away. Tayior had his coat. off. and was bleeding from the mouth. Thomas Evans, Water-street, gave corroborative evidence. Taylor pleaded guilty, but Richards pleaded not guilty to bding drunk. g ui Alfred Taylor was fined 5s. and costs, and James Richards. a,gain3t whom previous convictions were proved, was fined 10s. and Oosts. William Smith, labourer, of no fixed abode. was charged with being drunk and disorderly. The case was proved by P.C. W. Llewellyn, and defendant, who pleaded guilty, was dismissed as he promised to join the army. CAMPING ON THE HIGHWAY. Eli Burton. a travelling hawker, was charged witTi camping' near the Pothouse. P.C. Williams, in his evidence, deposed to find- ing the defendant oamptng near the, Pothouse on the 27th ult. He had two vans, one waggnm. and three horses. When told that he was not allowed to encamp in that place, defendant said he was only vrititing until his wife returned from the Post Office. P. 3. Phillips, who accompanied the last witness, also gave evidence. Defendant gave the same reason at the Police Court as he did to the constable. P.S. Phillips said that defendant's statement was sorrect., and the case was dismissed.
Llandilo
Llandilo SATURDAY, Sept. 12th.—Before Messrs. W. Hopkin and J. Picton. Wm. Davlw, a labourer on the Llanelly Works, was charged with being drunk and disorderly. P.C. John Thomas stated that on the previous night he found the defendant very drunk in town and using bad language. As he refused to go away he had to lock him up. He was fined 2s. 6d. and 5s. 6d. costs, or seven (lays. He took the latter. Jonathan Edwards was charged as under. Cornelius Edwards, a lad eleven years oi age, said he was the son of Cornelius Edwards, and tra- velled the country with his father and mother. Last W-ednesday night he was with his parents going- from Ffairfach on the Llanarthney road. He had an uncle, Jonathan Edwards. He was the prisoner. He knew the finger-post between the Llanelly and Llanarthney roads. By there his father and Jonathan Edwards had a quarrel. They were struggling in the gutter. He told his uncle to get up off his father. He then hit witness in the face. Afterwards he struck witness with a stone. He saw him pick it up. Witness was, be- tween his uncle and his father. It was his father he intended to hit with the stone. It hit witness on the nose. It cut his nose. He heard his uncle say afterwards to his own little boy that if a police- man asked who had hit witness, 110 say it was he. Witness was about 20 yards' from the prisoner when he was struck. His uncle had a van. He was near it when he threw the stone. His mother brought him in to the police-station. He, saw a doctor. He was still attended by the doctor. Elizabeth Edward?, mother of the last witness, gave corroborative evidence. Her husband was a hawker, so was she. She saw him stooping, but did not see him throw a stone. The next thing was her little boy running to her all covered with blood. He said his uncle had hit him. P.C. John Thomas said about 12.30 a.m. on the 3rd of this month witness arrested the prisoner at his van on the Llanellv road. He told him that his wife and sister-in-law brought his nephew to the police-station, and that the nephew had a severe cut over the nose, and hfs wife and sister-in-law charged prisoner with causing the cut. Witness cautioned him. He said, I did not fight with anyone. I never knocked the child. Why should I?" On the way to the police-station prisoner ,aid "T quarrelled with the women, but my brother was not there. They wanted me to play the mouth-organ find I would not," He went on to say that he charged the others with attacking him. and that they themselves1 must have knocked the child. They were liars, and wanted to put the bl.imp on him. At the police-station witness cautioned prisoner with feloniously and maliciously wounding Cornelius Edwards with the intent to do him grievous bodily harm. He replied. "I am as innocent as that door. I was not there when it happened. I did not do it. and I do not know who did it. I was not there." When witness examined the road near the spot he found several stones about. Dr. Phillips. Llandilo, said that on the night in question he was called to the police-station. He found that the junction of the upptr part of the nn" and forehead of the 'lad a punctured wound half-an-inch thick. It was about an inch long, and extended to the bone. The wound was irregular. It was longitudinal. There was evidence of a good deal of hemorrha ,!P. His face and clothes were covered with dried blood. He had to stitch the wound and then dressed it. He had examined it last niarht. The present condition of the child was satisfactory. There was a good deal of sivpllinz about the eyelids. The wound was such as might have been caused by a stone thrown with some forr-. He could not sav until Tuesdnv whether there wis any real danger. The wound would leave a scar. He could not say there was' any dano-er at present. Prisoner, beincr charged, pleaded not' gniltv, and wmtl into the box. Thev wpr" all (lrinking at Ffairfach. People interfered with his brother, and a on came and ordered them off. They Tvont. 1=T=" r"tl-¡, 1"1 hr> h,1 n <111;lrr"l nonr th^ Cross Roads. It was God's truth he never touched tb- li;ld. and could not sav hnn- ;t hp),r>nnd. Pri -oner was committed to take his trial at the Quarter C:P"'¡0" He w removed in ('!1-¡'n(h-.
Ammanford
Ammanford MONDAY, Sept. 14th.—Before Messrs. G. H. Strick (in the chairl. A. E. DuBuisson. W. N. Jones, and B. R. Evans. ABSENTEES WITHOUT LEAVE. Six Terri torials-Davld John Hughes, W. Lovell, David Idris Williams, Batten, David Charles Cox, and Fred Davies-were brought up in custody charged with being absentees without leave from their battalion stationed at Dale, Pem. Evidence in each case was given by the police, and neither of the six had anything to tell the Bench. They were therefore remanded to await i an escort. WANTED TO FIGHT THE BEST MAN. Thomas Bevan, of Horrey-road, Garuant, ap- peared under a warrant on a change of drunkenness and disorderly conduct, an offence which he ad- mitted. P.C. Tudor found defendant about midnight on the 21st of August drunk on the highway in Gar- nant, cursing and swearing and shouting, I'll fight the best man in this place." This isn't the first time you have 'been here by a great number." remarked the Chairman. Defen- dant was fined 5s. and oosts. A YOUTH WHO FELL. Wtil. Rees, a young man, of Llandebie, was charged by P.S. Davies with a similar offence. It would appear that the defendant created a disturb- ance on the Square, Llandebie, and struck a man named John. Deputy-Chief-Constable Evans told the Bench that the defendant had borne a good character, and was respectable, but had lately given way to drink. The Chairman, after a deliberation with his col- leagues, stated that under the circumstances, in the hope that defendant had only given way for the moment to excitement, he would not be fined, and would only have to pay the costs. However, he (the Chairman) did not wish that to b* taken as his personal view of the case. REMOVAL OF SWINE. The Bench took a serious view of a case in which P.C. Tudor summoned Thomas Thomas, of Tydanyrheol, Glanamman, for failing to deliver forthwith after completion of movement a licence granted for the removal of swine, and he was fined l5s. and costs. Defendant had been previously fined for a. similar offence. Similarly summoned by P.S. Richards, Thomas Thomas, of Llwynon. Glanamman, was ordered to pay 6s. 6s. costs, the Bench accepting his state- ment that he had the licence in his pocket, but hau forgotten about it." and that he should "know next titoe," HOLDING UP A WEDDING PARTY. A charge of obstructing th« highway was pre- ferred against Henry Jones, of Church-row, Twyn, Garnant, who said he was only guilty of holding a rail before a wedding party, which, he repeated with much emphasis, was a custom in the country. P.S. Richards stated that on the 25th ult., about 11 a.m.. as motor-cars were conveying a wedding party to the Garnant Church he saw the defendant on a bridge leading from Garnant village to the Church. He had an iron rail across the parapet, and he was seated on it. As a result several vehici-es were obliged to pull up, and witness asked him if he knew he was causing an obstruction, and called upon him to remove the rail. He did so, but no sooner had the vehicles passed than he re- placed it, and. turning to witness, said, "Do you want to pass?" Witness pointed out to him the obstruction he was causing, when he replied, "Oh, we have always been doing it." Having again warned him against doing it again, witness passed on but subsequently he received a complaint de- fendant having again replaced the rail. Defendant did not dispute the evidence of the polioe officer but said he could not see where the offence came in-it was a custom. The Chairman—Look here don't VQU do it again (laughter). I know you very well. Don't you pui yourself in trouble again. The Defendant—I only wanted a few pejice. It is a custom (laughter). The Chairman—Never mind. Don't vou 4o it again. With a mild salute defendant the* took his leave. CONTRAVENTION OF COAL MINES' ACT. Morgan Harries, a shot fireman at the Rhos- amnian Colliery, was proceeded against under the Coal Mines' Act, 1911, in thrve instances. Before firing a. shot that he did not see that all persons in the vicinity had taken shelter, and did not take any to prevent, any persons approaching the shot; that he did not himself couple up the cablo to the fuse; and that he did not examine the place before firing the shot. Defendant pleaded guilty, and the manager, Richard Enoch Rees, explained that the three offenceil arose out of the sam circumstances. On the 21st of July defendant while acting as a shot fireman allowed other parties to couple the cable, etc., with the result that through some misunder- standing the shot was fired and one of the parties named Morris slightly injured. Defendant explained to the Bench the circum- stances. The Bench told him that had he been now in employment they would have imposed a. heavy penalty, because the accident could easily have been a fatal one. He would be fined Fl inclusive to cover the three offences. AFFILIATION. Annie Stephens, a single woman, of Llaesydder- wen, Ammanford, applied for an affiliation order against David Jones (35), of Park-lane, Golden Grove. Defendant did not appear An order of 3s. a week till the child was 14 years of age, with costs and birth expenses, was made. ALLEGED ASSAULT. Henry Evans, of Bryntirion, Blaenatt-road, Llan- debie, summoned Sidney Rees, of Treforris, Llan- debie, for assault. There was no appearance for the defence. Mr. Hy. Noyes, who represented the complainant, said there was a rumour that since the serving of the summons defendant had left and had joined the army. The Chairman inquired if the assault was a serious one, and Mr. Noyes replied that it was an attack by an employee upon an official of the colliery Chairman—Supposing tho defendant has gone to the front what course do you propose to take? Mr. Noyes-I should leave it in your hands. If you think it should be withdrawn we would do so, but I don't know whether the country is really in need of men who attack their superior officers {laughter). In the end the case was adjourned for a fortnight.
KIDWELLY NOTES
KIDWELLY NOTES Kidwelly has made its first contribution of men to Kitchener's Army. and on Thursday, 10th inst., 42 smart able-bodied men left the ancient borough in charge of Mr. Tom S. Bowen, who was largely instrumental in raising the contingent. These were in addition to 6 who left earlier in the week. Thanks to Mr. Bowen. who wag fortunate in securing the assistance of Mr. F. Sheppard, Bridge House, and Mr. W. Clarke, who have served in the Army, the men had had a oouple of weeks training, with the result that they were considerably in advance. Be- fore leaving on Thursday, the men paraded in the playground of the Hillfield School, where there were distributed a big supply of cigarettes etc., kindly contributed by the tradesmen of the town. The Mayor and Mayoress provided a supply of fruit which were much appreciated. Headed by the town p baud (Mr. John Thomas (conductor), the company paraded the town, returning via Station-roa-d to the railway station, which, together with the approaches was thronged with townsfolk, assembled to give their sons a worthy send-off, on an occasion unique in the history of the Empire. Amongst prominent citizens on the platform were the Mayor Mr. George E. Bowen, J.P.. whose son enjoys the honour of having brought together such a fine body of men, Mr. Alfred Stephens. J.P.. C.C.. Broomlll, Mr. John Thomas, Velindre, Mr. H E. Smart, Mountain View Mr. Harold Greenwood. The Priory, Dr. T. R. Griffiths. Henblas, Rev. D. Ambrose Jones, vicar of Kidwelly, Mr. Daniel Meredith, Brynhyfryd, Mr. W. D. James. The Barbican. Mr F. Sheppard, Bridge House, etc. There were also present a number of the leading ladies of the town, who were not lesa enthusiastic than the men in their determination to make the .departure of the troops worthy of the ancient and loyal borough. Handshakes and ex- pressions of good luck were general, and when the "special" steamed out of the station, there was, tre- mendous cheering which was taken up bv the crowd which crowded the approaches as far as the Anthony's Hotel. Several of the gentlemen accom- panied the soldiers' as far as Llanelly. while Dr. Griffiths, and Mr. Tom Bowen. went all the way to Cardiff, temporary headquarters. The letter received from Mr. Bowen conveyed ithe intimation that the conduct and the smart appearance of the men were favourably commented on bv the authori- ties at Cardiff, and that Dr. Griffiths, had distri- buted a sum of money among them. On the night previous to their de- parture the men were entertained at a smoker held in the Pelican Hotel, Mr. Tom S. Bowen, in the chair. A very pleasant evening was spent. At intervals speeches were delivered by the Mayor and others, and some sound advice was given. Among those who rendered valuable assistance in raising the company of men. mention must be made of Mr. Heirson, manager of th Gas Works, who not only lIsoJ his persuasive powers with the recruit-1, but also took a turn in putting them through their facings. The following is a list of those who kindly con- tributed smokes "-Mrs. Davies, Plough Inn, 800 cigarette": Mr. Jones at D. C. Fairy's, 200; Rev. D. E. Thomas and Mr. J. Wild, Grange, 164; Dr. Griffiths. 164; Mr. Thomas, Masons' Arms, 350; Mr. A. P. Mansel, 250; Mr. Thos. Wild, Angel House, 500; Mr. D. Morris, Cowpark, 350; Messrs. Jones Bros., Lady-Street, 500; Miss E. A. Jones, Bridge-street, lOa; Mr .J. H. Davies. hairdresser, etc., lOll; Mrs. John. 100; Mr. D. Stephens. 100; Mrs. Evans and Sergt.-Major Roberts, 100; Mrs. M. A. Jones. 260; Mr. D. Davies, 240; Mr. Sheppard, 100; Mr. J. H. Rocke, 100; Mrs. Davids, 50; Messrs. Strinati, 30; Mr. Lewis Jones, tobacco. The collec- tors. Messrs. A. P. Mansel and D. R. Wild,— wish to thank all who contributed for their kind- ness. The volunteers gladly received the cigarettes, and gave the donors hearty cheers. It is hoped to raise another body of soldiers within the next week or so. and we appeal to the large number of eligible young men in the town and district to rally to the colours, and thus assist to crush Mice and for all, the terrible German menace to the peace and prosperity of the Empire, pnd, indeed, the world. A pretty and interesting vveuuing was solemnized I at Capcl Sul (Ind.) on Tuesday, the 8th inkt., the contracting parties being Miss Lizzie Davies, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Davies, of Ferry Ro&d, Kidwelly, aad Mr. Harold Edwards, clothier. Rhyl, son of the late Mr. R. Edwards, dental sur- geon, Rhyl. The bride, who looked charming in a grey costume, with white hat. was given away by her father. She was attended by her sister. (Miss Jennie Davies) and Miss Gladys Edwards (sister of the bridegroom). Both looked well in brown cos- tumes with black hats. Mr. E. Edwards, dentist, Morriston, acted in the capacity of best man. The nuptial knot was tied, in the presence of a large number of friends and well-wishers by the Rev. W. C. Jenkins, pastor of Capel Sul. After the ceremony a reception was held atitbe bride's home, at which they was a large company of guests. Both bride and bridegroom were the recipients of numer- ous useful and valuable presents. The happy couple left later in the day by train for Cardiff en route to Chepstow, where the honeymoon is being spent, the bride going away in a navy blue dress with hat to match. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards will make their home in Ruddlan. N. Wales, where we 'hope heaven's blessings will be showered upon them. The Kidwelly volunteers are now on Salisbury Plain, and are very happy aad contented, judging by the following extraots from postcards we have receivedJust a P.C. that we are at Salisbury I Plain enjoying ourselves all right. Weather ia very hot." "Just a line to let you know how we are. All Kidwellv chaps are together, and are all right." In a competition open to the Juvenile Rechabites of the Ujkited Kingdom, conducted by the Juvenile Rechabke Magazine, we find in the list of successful J competitors tke names of the following members of the local Tent, No. 1216: Class B (ages 9-10), hon- oure, Henry John Owens; Class 0. (10-131. Honofts, Sylvie M. Jones, Hubert Parry Evans; 2nd Class, Lilian Davies; Class D (13-16), Homours, B. Richard Williams, Willie Percy Evans. The results are highly creditable to all concerned, and we congratu- late the young folk very heartily. Special mention must be made of Master Richie Williams, who headed the list in Class D., thus coming out top of the Juvenile Rechabites in the United Kingdom. The improved outlook for the Allies on the battle- field in France is hailed locally with feelings of pro- found satisfaction and gratitude. For the nonce party feeling is obliterated and Radical views with Tory in King and Country in the hour of the Nation's dire stress. For its size the ancient borough has done very well in response to the Empire's call for men. Over 60 of her sons are under arms in the Navy and Army, and more are to follow, although, at the present moment there appears to be a slump in recruiting. Here and there did England help me; how can I help England," should be the question which each able-bodied young man should ask him- self. There can be only one answer, The path of duty lies straight to the colours. The following. Kidwelly boys left for Salisbury Plain on Monday last, there to join their "pals" who have been encamped there for about a fort- night Mr. Brynmor Bevan, son of Mrs. Bevan, Castle-street; Mr. Luther Jenkins, son of Mr. Griff, Jenkins, Arlais Farm, and Mr. Ivor Cole, son of Councillor Edmund Cole. Water-street. We wish the gallant fellows the best of luck. From letters received, the Kidwelly contingent are doing well at Salisbury, both from a military and musical point of view. They are not only developing into first-rate soldiers, but are in demand for their musical powers, and have delighted audienoes with a sample of real Welsh male voioe singing. It is rumoured they will shortly be removed to Ireland. The Boy Scouts are displaying increased activity under Scoutmaster Hutcheson, who is taking the keenest interest in his troop. Several recruits have joined during the past few weeks, and the strength of the troop is higher than it has been for a very long time. Thanks to the Vicar and Churchwardens the Scouts have been provided with winter head- quarters, the Parish RUiO having been placed at then- disposal. Arrange:? are being made for a parade at St. Mary's Church one of the next Sundays. Prayer meetings, on aocount of the WTar, are being held nightly under the auspices of the Free Church Council, at the various Chapels alternately. The services are well attended. The Revising Barrister held his Court at the Town Hall on Saturday last. Both parties succeeded in making slight additions to their voting powers.
. LLANDOVERY TOWN COUNCIL
LLANDOVERY TOWN COUNCIL The monthly meeting of this body was. held on edrie-dav, 9th ind.. when there were present Coun- cillor J. C. V. Prysc (mayor) in the chair, and Alder- men T. Watkins, C. P. Lewis and D. Saunders- Thomas. Councillors T. Roberts. H. Havard, W. Jones, S. H. Price, Dl. Jones. Richard Thomas, the Clej-lc (Mr. Alfred Thomas), the Medical Officer of Health (Dr. Morgan!, the Surveyor (Mr. E. Wil- liams) and the engineer (Mr. John Lewis*. THE LATE MR. THOMAS PHILLIPS. '1 :le Mayor said it wa, his painful duty to pru- pose a vote of condolence wuii Mrs. Phillips and the C.1 I tarinly on tho death of the late Councillor Thos. Phillips, Picton Court. It was quite unnecessary to Siiy much about Mr. Phillips who was well-known to them all. They would agree with him when he said he had lost a personal iriend and a worthy rep- resentative of the ratepayers. Alderman T. Watkins seconded and the vote was carried in silence. It was stated that tho Mayor and Councillor Thos. Roberts had been appointed County representatives on the Prince of Wales' Fund. The Mayor said he had forwarded the first contributions from the borough to the Prin<'o,,of Wales' Fund. The amount was £ 69 4s. Councillor W. Joiiej iii(I that in addition to this he understood that a sum of £48 had been-subscribed by the chapeis at Pentretygwyn. The. Mayor jocularly suggested that they had better extend the borough. Proceeding his worship said that the railway men were making weekly con- tributions which was very good and patriotic of them. The L. & N.W.R., Co., wrote to the effect that they could not accede to the Council's application for the issuing of cheap tickets on mart days, whilst the G.W.R. Co. said the matter was receiving ibeir consideration. Councillor R. Thomas said that some of their marts were far more important than many of the fairs. The railway companies granted them in Llan- dilo and other towns, and he failed to see why they should not extend the privilege to Llandovery. He suggested that the Clerk should write them again, pointing out these matters. The Clerk replied that he had written them to the effect that far more people came to some of the marts and that more business was done than on some of the fair days. Alderman Lewis suggested that before com:nu li- cating further with the L. & N.W.R. Railway Co., they should wait until they had a definite answer from the G.W.R. Co. This was agreed to. A communication was read fom the Local G' \em- ment Board with reference to the ,iLpS to be taken and the precautionary measures to be adopted against a possible outbreak of small pox. Alderman C. P. Lewis said that in face of the last Act which was the weakest ever passed as it laid down that vaccination was not compulsory, he could not see how the Local Government Board expected them to help them against the spread of small pox. Alderman W atkins- I think it is a very great mistake myself. Compulsory vaccination would facil- itate its stamping out. Dr. Morgan. Medical Officer of Health, said that the subject had been discussed at the last meeting of the Board of Guardians. He suggested tents for isolation purposes, as being the cheapest process for the borough. At the time of the previous small pox scare they erected for Ammanford corrugated zinc -buildings on the Bettws mountain. Aldermen Lewis and Watkins suggested that a joint committee of the Rural District Council and the Town Council should confer on the subject with a view to joint action. It was decided to write to the Rural District I Council asking them to appoint a committee to discuss the matter. MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH'S REPORT. The Council then proceeded to discuss the M.O.H.'s annual report. Alderman Lewis said the most important point in It. was that relative to the sewerage and drainage of the borough. It had been reported year after year, but nothing had been done. They were simply lying still. The drainage of the town was a dis- grace and it ought to be attended to. Councillor W. Jones suggested that they had better defer it for the present as they were approach- ing the' winter session. Alderman Lewis pointed out that even if they now decided to move in the matter it would take a long time, as plans and other matters would have to be attended to. Councillor R. Thomas said he agreed with Alder- man Lewis to the extent that 11 v mid like to see a proper drainage system provid. the town, but argued that the present was t: suitable time. He thought matters could be im11¡, d if more atten- tion w ;s given to two or three sees. He men- tioned the top of Stone-street. King's Arms-road down to High-street, and a few places in Orchard- street. The Sanitary Inspector should give notice to people not to throw soap suck into the main streets, and the. owners should be seen with a view to their building cesspools in the backs of the houses. In a good many places there was room in the backs and still they threw the washings into the street. It was not for them as members of the Council to call people's attention to these thing?. They had officials who should do so and who might give more attention to them than they did in the past. Then they wanted a better supply of water to enable them to efficiently flush the gutters. That was the first step they should take so as to be ready when a sewerage scheme did come. It was only recently any complaint had been mado about the Bawddwr. Alderman Watkins-No, no. It's been on for years. Alderman Lewis—Yes, for 22 years now. Councillor R. Thomas—Never by the medical officer until recently. Tho late Drs. Lewis, -Owen and Berrymau did not complain. It had never been dealt with as a very serious matter until last year's report, which was the most serious they had at all. More water was going down the Bawddwr the last few years than ever before, and that reduced the odour considerably. Tho sanitary inspector, he' urged, could considerably abate the nuisance by seeing that the gutters were flushed more frequently. Councillor Roberts, whilst agreeing with what had fallen from previous speakers, said the present waii not the time to spend money. From a point of health he held that they did not suffer. Not many years ago their death-rate was Recorded as being the lowest in the country, and the present report showed it to be the lowest for some years. He certainly would not advise going in for a draina.ge scheme at the moment. Alderman Lewis said it was not a question of soap suds as stated by Mr. Thomas. There wero about 33 closets emptying into the Bawddwr. The doctor aid that the stench arising from it during the summer months was indescribable. Councillor R. Thomas—Don't you think the w.c. of Rock Cottage has something to do with it? Dr. Morgan said that as he had pointed out to the Council before when they passed a plan, whether it had to do with cesspools or drainage, nothing was done by the Council to sco that the work was car- ried out in accordance with tho plan. That created a great deal of evil, particularly as regarded cesspools. Mr. Roberts—It is left to you two officers, doctor. Dr. Morgan was understood to say that duty did not devolve on him but the sanitary and building inspector. Councillor Roberts said they passed the plans sub- ject to the doctor's approval. Dr. Morgan suggested the appointment of a hous- ing and building committee who should go into the question of housing and see that things were carried out in coiisoziaiiof, with the plans. People had been allowed to live in insanitary houses after they had been reported. He said if they went to King's Arms- street- they would see not only the condition of the Street but some of the houses. If they did that he did not think they would say for a moment that his report was exaggerated. Several members disclaimed having done FO. Dr. Morgan went on to say that if they appointed a committee and visited those places themselves it would give him (the doctor) some kind of a back- bone. Alderman Watkins—I think the doctor bi, been very mild in regard to the drainage. Aldrrman Lewis said that when they went into the question sometime ago they found some houses were unfit for habitation. Others again could be put in a fit state by repairs being carried out. It was +he duty of the surveyor to see that these things were carried out. and that no houses were occupied unless approved of by the Council. Councillor Roberts strongly objected to Alderman Lewis' last remarks. The Council only met once a month and if a house was ready for occupation to- morrow it was unreasonable to expect people to wait for a month. He thought the doctor's report ouaht to be sufficient. The Clerk said that it was very difficult at present to get any mechanic to go on with work. He had had experience in that direction himself lately. Dr. Morgan said that unless these matters were attended to and in view of the report made by the Inspector, who visited the town, they would have the Lo-al Government Board down upon them. The following were appointed n sub-committee to lioii,o, in fli(, C. P. Lewis, T. Roberts D. S. Thomas. W. Jones and R. Thomas. COLLECTOR'S ACCOUNT. The Collector's report showed a sum of J389 2s. collected since the last meeting, leaving uncollected a sum of £2()6 16s. in the General District rate. Borough rate collected BIS 19s. Id. recoverable arrears. £ 32 3s. 9d. Attention was drawn by Alderman Lewis to the interference with the Council's mart by the holding of sales of sheep in the North Western field. Councillor R. Thomas said they were only held twice a year and that the auctioneers, were willing to pay the tolls if the collector called for them. He held that it would not be worth- while to go in for additional pens, the tender in respect to which was about E46. Alderman Lewis said they could get them cheaper. Tn the result the matter was referred to the com- mittee.
. LLANDILO COUNTY SCHOOL
LLANDILO COUNTY SCHOOL RESULTS OF C.W.B. EXAMINATIONS. Honours Certificate-Dafydd Arafnah Thomas (English, History, Latin); Mary Williams (English, Latin, French, with Conversational Power). Higher Certificate—Mary Anne Evans, W. J. James, Ivor Lewis, Mary Olwen Morris, W. Andrew Williams. Senior Certificate—Nellie Evans, Tudor Jones, Violet Lewis, Clifford Lewis (Distinction in Arith- metic, Mathematics, Chemistry and Geography), Vivian Morgan, Elwyn Peers (Distinction in Arith- metic, Mathematics, French, Chemistry), May Rees, Sylfanog Rosser, David Daniel Thomas, John Thomas1, Amman Williams (Distinction in Arith- metic), Hannah Catherine Williams (Distinction in English). Junior Certificate—Lena Daniels, Edith Davies, Joan Davies, Morgan Rees Davies (Distinction in History. Arithmetic. Mathematies, Chemistry, Shorthand), Rachel Davies (Distinction in Arith- metic and Cookery), Jasper Evans, Dorothy Harries, Lily Howells (Distinction in Arithmetic and Draw- ing), Ida Jones (Distinction in Drawing and Needle- work), Vernont Jones, John Lewis (Distinction in Mathematics, Chemistry. Drawing and Woodwork), Thomas John Lewis, Bessie Lloyd (Distinction in Arithmetic and Welsh), David John Lloyd, Daniel Parry (Distinction in Arithmetic, Shorthand, Woodwork. Elsie Rees (Distinction in History, Arithmetic, Welsh and Needlework), Nesta Thomas, Olwen Thomas (Distinction in History, Arithmetic, Mathematics, French and Drawing), Sally Thomas "(Distinction in History, Mathematics, French. Drawing and Needlework), Thomas Thomas (Dis- tinction in Arithmetic, Mathematics, Welsh, Draw- ing and Woodwock). Eugenie Williams (Distinction in Eniglish. History, Arithmetic, Mathematics, Botany and Drawing). Mvrddin Williams, John Williams (Distinction in Shorthand anJ Drawing), Bronwen Williams (Distinction in History, Arith- metic, Hygiene and Needlework). Mary Williams gained the Carmarthenshire County Scholarships of J925 per annum for three years.
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NEW OUAY I A Spy SCARE.—Considerable consternation pre- vailed in the town on Sunday evening when a rumour circulated that a German spy was in the place. A stranger had arrived, and more than one intelligent seafaring man was prepared to swear that he was at least a foreigner. He was followed about by quite a crowd, and even the coastguards became suspicious of him. Fortunately Sergt. James arrived on the scene, who identified the suspected spy, who turned out to be a peaceful resident from tin neighbourhood of Talear • >g.
LLANFAIP-ORLLWYN
LLANFAIP-ORLLWYN RED CROSS SOCIETY.—Sewing Classes are hrJd every week in the Church Room. Various' articles of underwear, etc.. are being made for our wounded soldiers and sailors who are fighting so pnhly for our country. Lady Lloyd, Bonwydd, witn her usual generosity in providing materials and her ladyship has already sent a large bundle of cloth- ing, etc., made at the class. Last week she and Miss Joan Lloyd paid a visit to the Church Room and received a warm reception, and before leaving addressed the members of the Sewing Class. NATIONAL RELIEF FUND. -Collections were made at the Parish Church on Sunday of last week, and the sum of £ 3 16s. 2d. has been sent to H.R.H. The Prince of Wales' National Relief Fund.
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PATRIOTISM AT CARMARTHEN
PATRIOTISM AT CARMARTHEN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING. The German Ambassador is reported to have cabled to headquarters in Berlin that Great Britain was on the verge of civil war. Whatever were the contrary opinions, however wide was the gap be- tween the parties at variance, civil war was far enough distant, and by to-day all differences have been relgated to the future in order to Eafeguard the honour of Britain. A meeting held at the Guildhall on Saturday last was decisive proof that party differ- ences-internally important though they may be- should not imperil the welfare of our nation, nor permit us to stand idly by and see weaker nation,, trampled upon by the merciless lioardes of an Ull- scrupulous and barbarian nation. Supporting the president, Mr. J. W. Gwynne Hughes (lord- lieutenant of Carmarthenshire*, were noticed :—Lord and Lady Dynevor, the Bishop of St. David's, the Dean of Gloucester, Sir James Hills-Johnes, V.C., G.C.B., and Lady Hills-Johnes, Sir Stafford and Lady Howard, Mr. Morton Evans (high-sheriff of Carmarthenshire). Mrs. Gwynne-Hughes, Mr. Dud- ley Drummond (chairman of the Carmarthenshire Quarter Sessions), Mr. Alfred Stephens (prospective Unionist candidate for West Carmarthen), Mr. Mervyn Peel (prospective Unionist candidate for East Carmarthen). Mr. W. Llewelyn Williams, K.C., M.P., Mr. John Hinds, M.P.. and Mr. Towyn Jones, M.P., Major Uowdeswell, J.P.. Llanstephan; Major Herquart. Golden Grove; Mr. J. Lewis, Meiros Hall; Col. Gwynne-Hughes, Glancothi; Captain Jeffreys, Mr. D. E. Stephens, registrar, Carmarthen: Mr. John Lloyd. J.P., Penvbank, Carmarthen; Col. Lloyd, Pare Henri. The Chairman said he felt sure the county and borough of Carmarthen would not be lacking in their support during the present crisis (applause). Carmarthenshire, lie said, had done its duty nobly in the past, as evidenced by the many local monuments erected for Carmarthenshire men who had died fighting for their country (applause). He urged upon all the necessity of holding meetings in every district throughout the county to explain the present national crisis, with a view to augmenting recruiting, and he felt sure that in the present emergency the county would be up to its usual mark. Mr. Llewelyn Williams, K.C., M.P.. said that every reasonable man had been asking himself during the last few momentous weeks, Why are we at war?" They knew something by reading in the newspapers of the horrors of war and they had seen a small country like Belgium-the most densely- populated country ih the world, a country given up to the arts of peace, whose neutrality had been guaranteed by every great power in Europe, a country whose people were peaceful and prosperous- trading and commercial like ourselves—being trampled upon. Its rivers had run red with the blood of men, its libraries with their priceless stores of books and manuscripts and works of art that could never be replaced, had been fired and de- stroyed; its men had been murdered; its women violated; its children had been outraged. The whole peaceful and smiling community had been turned into desolation. They had seen peaceful, thriving, and hard-working France which had no direct interest in this war, devastated by an alien enemy. Why were we at war? Belgium did not want war, France did not want war, England did not want war, ahd he did not believe himself that the people of Germany wanted war. Why was it, then, that war became inevitable. He did not stand there in a white sheet because on August 3rd, when the fate of peace and war was still trembling in the balance, he made a speech in the House of Commons begging the Government to do all they could consistent with honour to avoid war (hear, hear). He did not know then what he knew now. The White Paper which contains all the diplomatic evidence, had not been published, nor the despatch from Sir Edward Goschen, our Ambassador at Berlin, giving an account of his last interview with the German Chancellor and the German Foreign Secretary. Reading the evidence as dispassionately as he could, he was bound to say that no other con- clusipn could be come to by any reasonable man who weighs evidence and studies facts, than that this country has been driven into war by the military party in Prussia, and now that they were in war they would see the thing through (hear, hear). They had entered into this war in order, as they hoped and believed, to end war for all time (.cheers). It was a proud thing to remember, whether they were Welshmen, Englishmen, Scotchmen or Irish- men, that in this great war every national character- istic, every component part of the United Kingdom, was brought to play, and Wales had proved on the field of France the gallantry of her son-s, the loyalty of her sons. The grit and dash of the Welsh were shown by the. 16 gallant elshmen who held the bridge against many hundreds of the German enemy (cheers). He was glad to hear that in Car- marthenshire, as, indeed, throughout the whole of Wales, the call to arms had been responded to with a fire and loyalty which was very characteristic of the Welsh people. He was certain thfit no one would be able to point the finger of scorn at Welsh- men in the future and say of them that they shirked their duty in the day of crisis and in the day of battle, bmt that from wild Erynis "stpeps down to the smiling plains of Carmarthen and Glamorgan the men of Cymru rallied to tiie standard and fought once more for freedom, truth and justice, for the rights of small nations, and more than all, to put a stop once and for all to the insensate policy which believed in force and war (applause). Lord Dynevor said his one regret was that he could not offor his services at the front, for under no possible circumstances wosfld he be able to pass the medical teet owiag to an accident to his eye some years ago. He described the war as the most terrible the world had ever seen. The Kaiser wanted to make himself dictator of Europe and he hoped to wage this war in the same way as Germany had waged her former wars-by taking each country turn by turn and destroying them. In this country there were six million men between the ages of 18 and 35, and they ought not to ha.ve great difficulty in enrolling a million to meet Lord Kitchener's appeal. Wales had not lagged behind in the past, aad she was not doing so now. The more men that joined the sooner wouid we have peace and it would not be ordinaly peace, but peace with victory (applause). Lieut.-Gen. Sir James. Hills-Johnes, V.C., G.C.B., earnestly appealed for recruits and trusted that the Lord Lieutonant/s appeal would meet with ail abun- dant response. iFor many years, he said, rhe Kaiser and the Germans have had an eye on our Fleet and our Dominions. To carry their object, out, they were bound to come over to this country. God help us if wo did not keep them out. The Kaiser had given us a good 'opportunity to blot out this invasion and we ought to take advantage of the chance offered (applause). Sir Stafford Howard said that they should pledge themselves that they would do their utmost to look after the dependents of those who were fighting for them. There was one thing which he would like to see done which had not yet been done, and that was that the sailors' wives should have the same allow- ances as the soldiers' wives. He reported that the total number of recruits from the county was 2,038. Of those 0'05 came from Carmarthen, 419 from Am- manford, 293 from Tumble, and 1,061 from Llanelly (applause). Mr. John Hinds, said it was time for everybody to do something. Recruits were coming in now daily in their thousands, because the nation were imani- mous that they were fighting for a righteous cause. He believed that Germany meant, to declare war on us sooner or later, and had been waiting for an opportunity to strike. We must have Germany down on her knees once more and for all. In his opinion and many other people's in this country, Germany was a menace to the peace of Europe, and he wanted every man to be prepared to make a sacrifice. We saw how the Belgians had sacrificed and suffered and we must. do everything in our power for what was right and just. We were all unanimous in favour of proscêuting this way to the end and there could be no doubt as to the issue. lie was confident there would be no reJi'DTl far Com- plaint, that Wales had not done her share in this national emergency (applausel. The High Sheriff of Carmarthenshire (Mr. Morton Evans, Lian.gennech) proposed a vote of thanks to the three members of Parliament. Mr. Mervyn Peel, seconding, said he should like tooee 100,000 men from Wales joining the Colours, and every encouragement should be given to them. He hoped recruiting and training would be carried out in every town throughout the country and not only at Cardiff and Brecon as at present (cheers). Mr. Alfred -Stephens, proposing a vote of thanks to the other speakers, said they must do all they could to prevent the sword ruling the world and to teach the Kaiser that democracy should rule through- out the whole world and that smaller nations should not be crushed. Every year for the last 20 YQurs we had been having trouble with the Germans and now we must put Germany in such a position that sie can never start such a great fire throughout the world as she had done at present (applause). Mr. Dudley Drummond. seconding, said that when he returned to Wales (his native country) and began to learn the Welsh language, one of the first morals he learned wa#'tho old Welsh motto: "Better death than shame," and he hoped this would be the motto of the irmcipality in the present crisis (cheers).
,ST. ANNE'S, CWMFFRWD
ST. ANNE'S, CWMFFRWD RED CROSS COXCERT.-OH Thursday, September 3rd, an entertainment wa-s held in St. Anne s toclioolroom m support- of the British Red Cross nr,C'e|^ •rhti ReV ldlls Roberts (curate-in-charire) presided over a large and appreciative aud ence The room had .been tasetfL[Iitly decorated folerlee readv%Ha3 made by the ll1habJtallts of the to the many tie Mld of « WiS'ssi (applause). Mention was abo made of thn was expressed that other eligible young men would t'mulate that :fine example (applause). Although the Sg'v40prKsmTt. 'KiTOs&r&t °o manv children 8iatiijin0 to see so «ri_- £ n? cn wearing a rosette of •• v>. w m 'zzrxX! ■ menccd with the singing of the Welsh Mnf Anthem, winch wa. beautifully^ rendered bv Mr Ben Morgan, Croesyceiliog the £ *r standing and joining m the chorus Th f n took :rs. Ben Moi,gai) Tommy Williams, David Griffiths, John Deacon' Willie Evans, Johiiy Thomas, Richard Johnson, Harries and Mr. Sam Thomas; also pimLMFF% varltfj Tr n Evans- Winnie Williams, Mar- The rh T' °fwen Evans, and Rachel Harries. The choir also rendered valuable assistance and Air. •^am Thomas, the able conductor, deserves unstinted praise. Miss Mia Bowen (Lan House! was the accompanist and did her part with proficiency and grace. A pleasant evening was brought to a close by tno singing of the National Anthem," again sung by Mr. Ben Morgan. The proceeds of the concert amounted to £ 4 5s. which were handed to the local branch of the Red Cross Society by Mr. ry) and Mr. W. Anthony (treasurer) Both these gentlemen deserve great credit for the admirable manner in which they dis- charged their duties.
^ GOLDEN GROVE.
GOLDEN GROVE CHUBCH NEWS. The Bishop of Chester, who I on a visit to the Veji. Archdeacon' Evans, preacned a powerful sermon last Sunday week in Golden Grove Church on the righteousness of the country taking up arms in defence of smaller States. The Lord Bishop of St. David's was also plumbers, of the firm of Messrs. Pritchard Davies and Son, Llandilo, are busy putting in the acetylene plant in the church. It will be ready by the harvest thanksgiving day (September 24th).