The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

Forthcoming Sprint. Great interest is taken in the forthcoming 100 yards sprint on Saturday between two employees of the G.W.R. Loco Shed, Carmarthen. At The Y.M.C.A.—A pleasant "social hour" was spent at the "Y.M." on Sunday evening, when a. splendid addresit was given by tne Rev. Prof. J. O. Stephens, B.A., B.D. Solos were surifc by Mrs. Drummond and Misfs Enid Wheldon, the latter also presiding at the piano. Violin Solos were also given by the Misses Lewis, Tregaron. Wool Purchase Prosecution.—A licensed broker has boen recently prosecuted in Scotland for illegally plrchasing a quanti- ty of skin wool from another licensed broker and disposing of it by auction. The amount dealt in was 1 cwt. 1 pr., and the dealer was fined JB50, with the alternative of three months imprisonment. In fixing the penalty the Sheriff said that if after this, there were any further reqititions of illegal dealings he would certainly impose the severest financial penalty which be was allowed, or more likely sentence the off- ender to imprisonment for a considerable period. Outing.—Twenty three wounded soldiers from the Local Red Cross Hospital were teken to Broadway Mansion, Laugharne, under the .auspices of Mr. and Mrs. Beeleg on Friday, the 13th, by Mr. C. Chapman. An excellent tea was provided, and games were indulged in upon the grounds. All expenses were generously de- frayed by Mr. Eccles. School of Art and Crafts.—The follow- ing are the results of the examinations in May last. Board of Education Examina- tion in Building Construction: Stanley Evans passed with "distinction." Nation- el Society of Art Master's School Certifl- cate for Teachers in Elementary Schools, Fanny H. Lelwis first-class in plant and nature drawing in line or tone; second- class in object drawing in coolur and first clas £ in theory. Sister Jean, second-class in* plant and nature drawing in line .or tone, and eecGnedoiass in object drawing in colour. The High School.—At the recent Oxford Local Examination the following pupils' of' the High School were successful:—Senior Certificate—Honours Second Class, DiVis- ionl: Marian Holmes. Passed: Nancy j Richards. Junior Certificate, Honours List Class, with distinction in Botany (including Science): Christiana Fear. Honours Third Class: D. Holmes. Passed: S. Da vies, D. James, O. Methuiæ. Preliminary CertfH- catc—Honours Third Class: Marjorie Richards. Passed: D. Carfer. 10 pupils entered, 9 passed. Market.—Sat., Sept., 14.—Supply of cask butter and fresh pats very small, and sold at controlled prices Eggs, not so plentiful, sold at 43s to 45s per 120. Poultry again Bcaroe—fowlsi from 4s 6d to 6s 6d each. chickens from 5s 6d to 8s 6d ducks from 6 6d to 10s 6d each. Empire Theatre.—"A Jewel in Pawn" is the star picture at the Empire for Thursday. Friday and -of this week. It is A capital piatfcire throughout, featuring Ella Hall. Episode 16 of 'The Fatal Ring" will also be shown. For Monday and Tues- day of next week a very .pretty picture. "One SummerV Day" is the chief attrac- tion while i on Wednesday evening at the request of several patrons, "Paula, by Victoria Cross will be shown. Another in- stalment of "The Neglected Wife" will also be included, together with other interesting pictures. The Lyric.—On Thursday and Friday of this week the most fascinating woman on the screen is being shown at the Lyric in the picture entitled, "Stolen Hours." It is a splendid film. On Saturday evening, "The Man who was Afraid" will be filmed: this is another striking picture. A Metro Wander Play, entitled, The Sunbeam"' is I the chief feature for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. This is a. remark- ably fine picture, featuring Mabel Tali- ferw. The .latest war pictures and others will also be shown. C.E.M S. —The President (Rev, B. Parry Griffiths, M.A.) was in the chair at the annual meeting of the St. Peter's branch of the Church of England Men's Society, when votes of thanks were accorded the hon. 443M (Mr E. F. Bigood), and the assistant secretary (Mr. E. F. Spurry), both of ac ry whom are now with the colours. Mir. D. J. Thomas, who has acted as temporary secretary was also thanked for his services as also was the treasurer (Mr. F. J. Cotterell) who was re-elected. The com- anittee was re-appointed with the addition of three members and a programme for the fortheHiing session was discussed. Mr. fv. C, Nichole was clioseximbon. fc., and Mr. Harry U. Lewis, assistant secretary. The work of the branch has naturally suffered from the depletion of eome of its best members owing to the war, but those who remain are steadfast in their adherence to the 3ociety. War and Its Devastation.—Attention of our readers is drawn to an interesting imeeting to be held at the Guildhall on Tuesday night next, when under the auspices of the Royal Horticultural Society' War Relief Fund, Mr. W. M._ J Williams, ondon, will give an address (illustrated by lantern slides dealing with the restora- tion of the devastated countrside of Bel- gian, France and Serbia. The Mayor wil preside and the speakers will include Mr. John Hinds. M.P. (Lord Lieutenant; Mr. D. E. Stephens-Davies, and Canon Brown. In a letter to us, Mr. T. H. Jenkins, sec- retary of the Carmarthen Allotment As- sociation, urge allotment holders to attend. The suluect to, be discussed is of such out- standingVinterest that a large audience • is expected, 7ind we are sure that the public of Carmarthen will not fail! to shpw their sympathy- by turning up in crowds. Services Recognized.—At a meeting of the Carmarthenshire War Agricultural Com- mittee for the Carmarthen Union, Eastern Division, held at the Shire Hall, Carmar- then, Rev. Evan Jones, Vicar of Llangain, presiding, the following resolution was unanimously passed—"This being the last '^Sating of the committee as then consti- tuted, the members present desire, to ex- press, their high appreciation of the valu- able work Mr. J. W. Lewis, Llanddarog, had rendered as clerk of the committee .during the past year, and that a record should be made of the success in having the quotas evenly distributed in the diff- erent parishes, and for this purpose had 'Beared no trouble to obtain an exact "knowledge of the area and circumstances regarding the cultivation of each farm in the division, and it was with '<ùP regret the committee had been informed iliat a- a ^vholetime clerk had been appointed that would be the last meeting for Mr. X • is to act a-3 secretary." It was firther re- solved that the Chairman sho'ild send a copy of this resolution to the Co'inty Car Agricultural Committee, a?:" express, a hope that some recognition would be made j, of Mr. Lewis's untiring efforts to help in food production in the county.

a" DEATH. White.—On 15th September, at the residence of her Aunt, at 22, King-street, Carmar- then. Elizabeth Marie Powell White (Lillie), eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Davies White, of Guildhall Square, Carmarthen. IN MEMORIAM. Evans.—In fond remembrance of our dear nephew, William Henry, who made the supreme sacrifice at the Dardanelles, died of wounds Sept. 16th, 1915.—Fondly re- -.membered by XJnele and Aunt, 29a. St. /-V Catherine-street, Carmarthen. (PA268 Catherine-street, Carmarthen. (PA268

Local Wedding T^ELLS—DAVIES. A wedding of considerable local interest was solemnized at St. John's Church, Southend-on-Sea on Wednesday, the 11th inst., when Dr. Roland Sells, Surgeon, ,Royal Navy, only son of Dr. and Mrs. Sellis, of Northfleet, Kent, was married to Miss Frances Elizabeth Davies, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Davies, 125, Priory-street, Carmarthen, and who was a sister at Queen Mary's Royal Naval Hos- pital, Southend-on-Sea. The bride, who was given away by her father, was char- mingly attired in white georgette over crepe-de-chene, and wore a hand embroi- dered Brussels net veiF sent by the bride- groom's mother. She carried a bouquet oi- white roses, carnation and white heather. Miss Enid Sells (siter ,of the bridegroom), and Mis Clarice Davies (sister of the bride) were the bridespiaids, and were becomingly dressed in champagne georgette trimmed with old rose satin. They wore pale pink georgette hats and carried sheaves of pink chrysanthemums and also wore aquamarine pendants, gifts of the bridegroom. Dr. E. Scott, R.N., of Queen Mary's Naval Hospi- tal, ably discharged the duties of best man. The church, which was tastefully adorned for the occasion, was thronged with,friends and well wishers pf the happy couple. The service was fully *fcoral, the choir consist- ing of sisters and fnjrses of Queen Mary's R.N. Hospital. Rev. John Hvans, Vicar of Ebbw Vale (uncle of the bride) per- formed the ceremony and was assisted by Rev. J. Whitehoife, vicar of St. John's. The hymns, "0, Perfect Love," and "Thine for ever, God of Love" were sung and the "Wedding March" wajs effectively played by Nurse Simpson. Wounded sailors from Queen Mary's formed a guard of honour from the church to the Hospital (which was near by), and the bridal party passed under fen archway of crutches, amid showers of confetti,. A reception was afterwards held at Queen Mary's Hospital when among the large number of guests were: Dr. and Mrs. Sells (bridegroom's father and mother); Mr. and Mrs. T. Davies (father and mother of the bride); Mrs. Edmunds-, Davies (sister of the bride); Mr. Edmund Davies (brother of the bride); Miss Evans, Woolwich, and Mies Phillips, London (aunts of the bride); Sir Alexander Nelson Hood (treasurer to H.M. The Queen); Col. and Mrs. Hale White, Harley-street; Miss Finnemore (Matron of Queen Mary's Hos- pital), '&c. The honeymoon is being spent in North Devon. The bride's going away costume was of silver grey and she more a grey velour hat and black fox funs. Dr. and Mrs. Roland Sells have been made the recipients of a large number of handsome presents.

Local Obituary MRS. ELIZABETH KING. There passed away on Tuesday morning a well-known and highly esteemed inhabi- tant of the town in the person of Mrs. Elizabeth King, Frondeg, Wateroo-terrace, Carmarthen, widow of Mr. William King, 'woollen. manufacturer, Carinartben. Seventyone yea. of age, she had been ailing for a long period (luring which time she had not been able to go'toout. /n ong an extensive circle of friends Dr d acquaint- ances her fine character .nd athetic iratuw Twnfe hel-mery, -popular, and as a person of high integrity she won lite ad- miration of all who came in contact with her. For many years she was a staunch and zealous member of Water Street C.M. Chapel, and although bed-ridden for some time past she continued to take a keen in- terest in the cause. Her second son, Lieut. David King, who wais a partner in the firm of Messrs. Ungoed Thomas and King, sol- icitors was killed in action on the 31st July •of last year and this sad news was a severe blow to the invalid mother. There are urviving the deceased five daughters and one son—Capt. W. Vaughan King B.A., a chaplain with the forces, who fortunately is home on leave from France. The funeral (private) takes place to-day (Friday) at 11.30 a.m.. interment being at the town cemetery. MR. J. ISAAC. A'much respected inhabitant of the town passe daway on Sunday in the person of Mr. John Isaac, Cambrian Forge, Cam- brian Place, at the age of 45 years. De- ceased was the third son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Isaac, Smith's Cottage (late Stag and Pheasant), Llanllawddog; His illness, which was of short duration, was a very trying and painful one. Mr. Isaac was well- known in the town and amongst agricul- turalists in the district who learnt of his death with sincere regret. Deceased had carried on a flourishing trade for several years and was the farrier to the Remount Depot and Food Production Depot. He was an ardent member of St. John's Church of which he was a sidesman and johurcttwardert. Deep sympathy is exten- ded to the widow and only son, Sec.-Lieut. B. J. Isaac, Welsh Regiment (now serving in France), in their sorrow. The funeral which will be for men only, takes place this (Friday,) afternoon at two o'clock for, St. David's churchyard. No flowers, by request. MRS. AMELIA DAVIES. The death occured at 3, Cambrian Cot- tages, Cambrian Place, on Wednesday, the 11th inst., of Mrs. Amelia Davies, wife of Mr James Daviets. Deceased lady,. \who was 55 years of age, had been ailing for the past eighteen months. Of a quiet and amiable disposition, she was much loved and highly respected by a large circle of friends. She was a faithful1 member of Cambnian Place /Misfeion Church. The funeral took place in Saturday at the cemetery, Mr. R. Bythel Davies, lay reader, and the Rev. Basil Herbert, curate of St. Peter's; officiating throughout. The chfef mourners were:—Mr. James Davies (husband); Mr. Wm. Hitmlyn, Cardiff; Pte. T. Hamlyn, A.S.C., and Mr. Joseph Ham- lyn (sons); Misses Lizzie and Martha Davies (daughters); Mrs. Joseph Hamliyn ,Maitghter-i.ii -law); Messrs. Jaa. Vaughan, Tirydail, and George Jones, Landore (brothers-in-law). A large number of floral tributes were sent. On. Sunday evening a memorial service to the late Mrs. Davies was held at Camlbrilan Place Mission Church when Mr. R. B. Davies, who offi- ciated, made sympathetic references to the deceased, who had been for many years an ardent member at the Mission Church. MR. J. G. MORRIS. Th^ funeral fook (placet on Saturday afternoon of the late Mr. John Griffith Morris (37), of Lake View, Victoria Park- road West, Cardiff, chief clerk' at the Glamorganshire Insurance Committee, Cardiff, who died while on a visit to his uncle at 3. Richmond Villhs, Swansea, on Tuesday last from pneumonia. De- ceased was formerly on the clerical staff of the "Journal." The interment took place at the burial ground of the Congregational Church. Abergwili. The service vat the house was conducted by the Revs. Sinclair Evans and Yorwerth Davies, and at the graveside by the Revs. David Wil- and Curwen Davies. n impressive address was given by Mr. Eynon Lewis (Cardiff). A number of letters of condo- lence, including one from the Glamorgan Insurance Committee have been received by thp widow. The morunera were:—Mr. and Mrs. R. Morris (father and mother); Mr. Harvey, Weston (brother-in-law); Mioses Mjyfca Gertie, Katie, and Gweneth Morris* (sisters), Mrs. Griffiths, Gwernogle (sister): MsWfSssex Morris (uncle), and Miss Eva Morris. Tygwyn (cousiins); Mrs. Pr other oe (cousin); Mr. T. Lewis, Clyn- gwyn (unclei); Rev. J. Titus, B.A. (cousin), Llangadock. Amongst those present were: Messrs. Eynon Lewis Gwilvm Treharne, Lew# and jEvans (represnting staff of Glam- organ Insurance Committee), Dr. J. Wal- lace, Tumbles, etc. A large number of beautiful floral tributes were sent. MR. C. H. HALSTEAD. At the Carar^henshire Infirmary on Thursday, 12th inst., Mr. C. H. Halstead, horse-trainer, passed away in his forty- first year. Deceased had only been ailing 'for a short period and his death was some- what sudden. He had been employed as a horse-trainer in the Remount Depot at Carmarthen town, and was very, proficient in his work. Deceased was a Churchman and was a member of the Club at St. Peter's Church House. He was a native of Herefordshire and is survived by two sisters, with whom sympathy is felt. The funeral took place on Saturday at the cemetery, Rev. E. Basil Herbert officiating. Among the mourners were deceased sis- ters; together with Lieut.-Col. Harries, Major Urquhart, and Mr. Trumper of the Remount Depot.

Central Welsh Board Examina- tions CARMARTHEN GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Higher Certificates-Thomas Job (English Language and Literature, Latin, French, with distinction and conversational power); William Evan Roberts (English Language and Literature with distinction, Latin with distinction, Greek with distinction, Welsh with distinction). Supplementary Certificates—Emrys George Bowen (Geography); John Griffiths (Latin); Albert Ewart Morgan (Elementary Maths. and Chemistry). Senior Certificates—Thomas Charles Cole (Arithmetic with distinction, French with, distinctiont); William Elfed Edwards (Arith- metic with distinction); David James Evans; Evan John Evans (French with distinction); William Evans; William Goodwin; Charles Maxwell Morgan (Arithmetic with distinc- tion). Junior Certificates David Gamaliel Bowen; Lewis P. B. Carver (Arithmetic with distinction); Arthur Lewis Davies (Dis- tinction in Drawing!),; Willie Percy Davies; Joseph Cecil Evans; William Rhydderch Evans (jjifitiriction in Arithmetic and Welsh); Harry Michael Giles; John Henry L. Hughes (Distinction in History, French and Drawing); Arthur Lewis Johns (Dis- tinction in Drawing); Kenneth James Jonest (Distinction in Arithmetic): Terence Lewis Jones (Distinction in French;; Thomas Ernest Jones (Distinction in English Language and Literature, Arithmetic, Frepch, Chemistry; Fercival Arthur Reed (Distinction an Arithmetic an<l -Drawiag,); George Frederick Rees; Arwyn L. u. Thomas (Distinction in English Language and Literature, Arithmetic, and French). COLXNTY GiKLS; •fcCHOUi,. I Higher Certificate—Peg Lewis (English Language and Literature with distinction, French with distinction, Latin with dis- tinction, Botany. Senior Certificates—Rachel Davies; Lottie Evans Dorothy Harries (Distinction in His- tory,); Florrie Jenkins (Distinction in Arith- metic); Alice Jones; Ethel Jones; Eunice Jones (Distinction in History and Welsh); Violet Jones (Distinction in History); Mar- garet Jones; Gwen Jones; Lizzie Lewis; Bessie Morgan; Annie Rees; Ceridwen Thomas; Myfanwy Thomas (Distinction m English Language and Literature, History, French, Latin and Botany); Irene Lloyd; Ltary Lewis; Morfydd Thomas (Distinc- tion in Singing). Supplementary Certificates—Myrtle Lloyd; Joan Evans; Ceinwen Thomas. Junior Certificates—Maggie Aubrey (Dis- tinction in Arithmetic and Singing); Gwen Baker; Gladys Charles; Morfydd Jones Davies (Distinction in Senior Cookery); Lizzie Mary Davies (Distinction in Singing); Maggie Davies (Distinction in Singing); Olwen Edwards; Anna Exans; Averil Evans (Distinction in Arithmetic, Mathematics and Singing); Lucy Evans; Jane Evans; Doris Griffiths; Dilys Jeremy (Distinction in Cookery); Hannah Jones (Distinction in Senior Cookery); H. Lodwick (Distinction Senior Cookery); H. Lodwick (Distinctions in Mathematics and Senior Cookeryl; Claudia Morgan; Ceridwen Morgan; Dorothy Phillips (Distinction in Arithmetic); Maggie Phillips; Esther Rees (Distinction in Senior Cookery); Mary Ellen Rees; Phyllis Rees (Distinction m Singing and. Cookery); Lizzie Edwards; Lettie Thomas, .odwen William (Distinction in Senior Cookery); Gwyneth Williams. Senior Oxford Local-Dorothy Harper, Victoria Daniel, and Joan Evans. The following have qualified this year for Welsh Matrioulation:-Dorothy Harries, Private J. 0. Richards, King's Liverpool Gwen Jones, £ jizzie Lewis, Bessie Morgan, Myfanwy Thomas, Ceinwen ThoiMas, Myrtle Lloyd.

Carmarthen Borough Police Court LOSS OF WOOL. On Friday, the 13th inst., before the yor (Aid. Wm. Evans), and other magis- trates, Hannah Duxbury, Prospect Place, Carmarthen, was fined 50s. on a charge of stealing or receiving a quantity of wool, the property of Ald. H. E. B. Richards. It was alleged that defendant kept back some of teh. wool her daugnter employed at Alderman Rich airs's 1 stocking factory, was allowed to take home for night work purposes. Aid. Richards said he had reason to be- lieve that pilfering had been going on for some considerable time, not only of yarns, but hosiery as well. The fact was brought to his notice about tlwo years back and since that time the firm had made ev«ry effort to trace these matters. Eventually he had to lodge information with the Head Contable some months back. MONDAY, 16th inst., before the Mayor (Aid. Wm. Evans); Messrs. Jno. Lewis; E. Colby Evans; Thos. Davies; T.Bland Davies, and D. H. Williams. Alfred Gender, Chas. Eden, Sidney Nawl, engine cleaners at a munition works, were charged with playing football Jn Cambrian Place. ? The boys pleaded guilty. P.C. Llewellyn said defendants were kicking the hall from one to the other and they oaused great annoyance to the people passing. He told them to top playing and they did. The Head Constable (Mr. Howel Evans) said he was bringing this case before the Bench cowing to the prevalence of this kind of behaviour in the town, and he asked the magistrates to put a stop to it. What aggravated the offence in the present in- etance wa that a resident of Cambrian Place was seriously ill at the time Defendants were fined 5s. each. KEPT IN BED. SATURDAY, Ihefore the Mayor, Jas. Frederick Holmes (18), hailing from Pembroke Dook, was brought up on remand on a charge of stealing a suit o? clothes and an oilskin cape value 28s., the property of Jno. Jeremy, Brewery Lodge, Carmarthen. A report wa read from the prison authi- tiee stating that Holmes was not in a fit state of health for prison discipline. He was of a roving and restless disposition. Defendant wanted to go back to- Pem-- broke Dock workhouse. Holmes paid that at Carmarthen work- house they kept him in bed and he did not like to be in bed all the time. Th;e Mayor—Of course when they get a Httle boy like you who runs away and steals on the way, they must keep him in bed. The Head Constable (Mr. Howel Evans) said Holmes had a reputation of being an inveterate liar; he oould tell lies by the dozen. Defendant promised not to run away again, and he was remanded to the Car- marthen Workhouse until he could be re- moved to Pembroke workhouse.

Farmers and their Workers STRONG PROTESTS AT CAKUARIHMN AGAINST FIXED. HOURS. A meeting of delegates of the Carmar- thenshire sub-branches 6f the National Far- mers' Union was held at the Y.M.C.A., Carmarthen, on Saturday, Mr. C. Footman, Aalton, presiding. liet Chairman reported that he, as a member of a deputation, had had an interview with the Central Com- mittee of the Agricultural Wages Board in London, on the question of the hours of labour fixed by the Board. All the deputa- tion could get from the Board was that they should place their grievances before the Wages Board for the counties of Car- marthen, Pembroke and Cardigan. Within three days of their vi.si%aAd. before they could get into communication with. the West Wales Wages Board -th., Com- Produc- tion Act had become law. He added farm- ers were being treated in a very shabby manner. Whenever they made protests no notice was taken of them. No other class in the Kingdom would stand what agricul-" turists had to put up with. They were ab- solutely flooded with orders to plough more land and so on, and yet the Government made an Act curtailing the hours of work. The Government had increased the wages of the workers, but they did not increase the price of corn. Mr. Jones, Towner, Llanboidy, said they should do like the teachers-fight. until they had their grievances redressed. Un- less their reasonable demands were acceded to they would "down tools." Mr. E. Davies, Pistyllgwyn. said their grievances were a matter of life and death. ,y were on the one hand compelled to slough more»land, and on the other hand the Government curtailed the working hours. The normal hours of work per day on farms was twelve, yet under the Act if a farmer employed a lad ot 18 years, after he had worked for eight hours he would, have to pay him extra wages. The amoun paid for overtime would in twelve months a large sum, and the farmer could notej really afford to pay such wages. On Sun- vs the fatmer wonld be obliged to ask'H us servant "Jotm, will you please help mo to milk?" They had men on tfie local Wages Board who knew nothing about farming. (A Voice "_Who; appointed them?") The farmers did not appoint. them. How, therefore, could' they erpect to haive farmers on the Central Committee of the Wages Board at headquarters? Was there anvone on the latter committee to represent the Welsh farmers? Farming inb Wales was very different from what it was in Erjgland. T Mr. Davies, Tynycwm—Mr. Lloyfl George appealed to the farmer some tin^ ago to work an extra hour on the land, aiK now his Government goes and curtails tbt working hours (laughter). Aid. John Lewis, Meiros Hall, sauL tne. farmers in his district could not carry| on" under the new regulations, and tn€g» light as well let the authorities know as soon as possible. Not ten per cent. of the land was ploughed in Northamptonshire, whilst the Goveriineiit -Put-&-Iciad QU." Lacks of Welsh farmers. After the farmers in the Principality had done their best 111 ploughing up additional land the Govern- men go and* take the men away and shorten the hours of labour. It 'was time for the Welsh farmer to say that he could nqt! "carry <jn," and that he would not plougf^ the extra land next y€ar unless grievances ;were redressed. _vIr., J. J. Bowen—If we "down tools" it is we who first 'of all suffer the loss. It is, for that reason that the farmer is in.adiff- erent position from everybody else Mr. D. L. Bowen, Cwmbach, Llanelly- The farmer would not "down tools" and loaVe his cattle starve. He would be an as to d6 that. Mr J. J. Bowen—What we want is fair •lay, the same as is given to every other class. As far as I can see from the treat- ment we are receiving from the Government, they do not care what becomes of us. Mr. Griffiths, Tanylan, said Carmarthen- shire was mainly a ounty of dairy farms, a and it was quite impracticable for dairy farmers to carry on their' work under the' hours fixed by the Wages Board. Farm- ers were prepared to pay 31e. a week to their workers provided they laboured at-j customary hours. il. .11 Mr. Scourfield, Blaefttvernddu, in sup- porting said that a short while ago the Government urged farmers in Carmarthen- shire to increase the milk suppiy. If they adhered to the hours under the new Act, milk would be still in the cows' udders when the servants left work at 5 p.m. The pro- vision in this respect was against all com- mon sense, and if the Government would not remedy this injustice there was noth- ing for. fanners to do but to sell their milkr ing cows. The result would be that the country would suffer. Mr. Price, Glantowv, said it was against the laws of nature if cows; were not milked in the ordinarv. hours, and such a thing- constituted cruelty to animals. Messrs J. J. Bowen and J. Richards, Regwm, were appointed to visit the wages board of the Board of Agriculture and press for the immediate amendment of the working hours now in force under the Corn Production Act. Messrs. T. Davies, Cilwaunydd. Fawr, and C. Footman, Aalton, were appointed to attend a eonterence of the Welsn branches ,f the N.F.U. at Shrewsbury, and also ta attend (with Mr. S. H. Anthony, Fenian) the quarterly meeting of the Union in Lon- .Ion. They were directed to protest against-' the curtailment of working hours under the; Corn Production Act, to protest against the increased price of meat by the Ministry of i»d (of which agriculturalists were not having a share until December), and to press for an immediate increase of 25 per cent, in agricultural produce. Mr. T. Thomas, Towyn, .was recommend-1 ed to fill the vacancy as gra er a Llanelly, Carmarthen and Kidwelly Marts.' The Secretary (Mr. W. J. Davies, Pres- wylfa,, Peniel) reported that owing to the action of the Central (County) Committee a cheque in respect of- oapitation fees had not Been sent to N.F.tl. headquarters. The "committee wanted to reconsider the ques- tion of the Welsh Farmers' Union before a cheque was drawn in favour of the N.F.U. Mr. Richards (Regwm) addressing Mr. T. Davies, Cilwaunydd (a member of the Central Committee )aRk-Wi him who gave' him authority to meddle with the question of the two unions? He (Mr. Richards) was the first to move at the mass meeting in Carmarthen several months ago that they should join the Welsh Union, but it was un- animously decided that they should. join the. National Fan-ne-re Union, and he ad- hered to that decision. To talk of any other union at this stage was out of order. The Secretary was not to be blamed for the delay in forwarding the cheque to the \T.F.U. (hear, hear). Mr. S. H. Anthony (Penlan)—It is far better that we should belong tp one strong nion. The Secretary said he was pleased to state that the capitation fee had been reduced from 4s. to 2s. per head, and it was unan- imously decided, on the mption of Mr. Davies, Pwllyclai, to ascertain the number of members throughout the county in the N.F.U. and draw a cheque, for the capita- tion fees accordingly. It was decided to make a presentation to Mr. Daniel Johns, B.Sc. (on the ocoasion of his recent marriage) at a mass meeting of f-irmers to be held in Carmarthen after the harvest.

LLANSADWRN. The wedding took place at Henrietta Chapel, Swansea, of Mr. James Rees, out- fitter and tailor, and Miss Rees, schoolmis- tress at Llansadwrn Council School. The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev. Penar Griffiths, Swansea, and Rev. D. Bowen, Hermon, Manordilg. •

Carmarthenshire Insurance j Committee DOCTOR AND HIS PANEL PATIENTS. ) IMPROVEMENT AT TREGARON HOSPITAL. A meeting of the Carmarthenshire Insu- rance Committee was held at the Gjuildhall, Cr-marthen, on Saturday. Alderman H. E B. Richards, J.P., Carmarthen, was el- ected chairman of the committee for the en- suing year, and Mr. Wm. David, J.P., Llan- elly, vice-chairman. A cordial vote of I thanks was accorded to the retiring chair- man. Mr. Evan Williams, Llanelly, for the able manner he had fulfilled his Suties in the chair last year. On the motion of Ald. David EvJhs, Wliitland, the committee passed a vate 01 condolence- with the family of the late Sir So T. Evans. Ald. Evans said Sir Samuel was a national asset and was probably the fyiest brain. Wales had produced. He was a judge not only of European renown but Of world renown. His decisions at the Prize Court had Veii received by all jurists in -1. world as the finest possible. He was a product of Welsh education and was one of the first from the Welsh University, and his life- showed what Wales could do provided the opportunity was given. Sir Samuel was A Welshman to the core; kept to it to the last, and was not ashamed of his nationality. Mr. D. Morgan, Llandilo, seconded, and referred to the long and close friendship between the late Sir S. T. -Evans and their clerk, Mr. J. W. Nicholas. MINISTRY OF HEALTH. The committee passed a resolution ex- pressing the opinion that the Bill for the es- tablishment of a Ministry of Health drafted -by Dr. Addison, Minister of Reconstruction, should be presented to Parliament and in its final form placed on the Statute Book next session. It was decided to send a copy of the resolution to the Prime Minister and others and to ask the various insurance committees to pass a similar resolution. In fubmitting the resolution, the chairman said the wisdom of creating a Ministry of Health was admitted,but' all knew that* there had been much undue delay in pro- ceeding with the measure. To get the measure pushed througk the House ot Com- mons in all its stages, it was absolutely im- perative that a strong attitude should be token up by the -various bodies concerned as well as by the general public. They had had sheaves of resolutions and gallons of ink had been spilt in connection with the housing problem, and it seemed to him as if they had been beating the wind and -ploughing the sand for all these years with- out any result to their efforts. He firmly believed that if they wanted a true and proper solution of the housing question it would only be dealt eventually by means of a Ministry of Health. Mr. Evan Williams, Llanelly, seconding the/resolution said why the measure had hot been brought forwaid m the House of Commons lie did not know. Dr. Addison's Bill was an agreed Bill, but most likely the heads of the various departments were rais- ing obstructions. Mr. Mervyn Peel said he cordially sup- ported the resolution. DOCTOR'S PANEL PATIENTS. Discussion took place with regard to the arrangements for the medical treatment of i the panel patients of Dr. Basker, Carmar- then, who had left for military service. It was stated that Dr. Basker had appointed three local doctors to look after his patients but some of the patients had objected and wanted to select their own doctor. The matter had been submitted to the Insurance Commissioners, but a reply had not been re- ceived from them. Mr. Harrison Evans, Carmarthen, said it was not a question for doctors to select who- ever they liked. Where was the right of an insured perton to select his own doctor? When the Insurance Act was passed it was explained to the country that every insured person could select his own doctor. "Are we to stand by and leave the power to the doctors?" added Mr. Evans. "The people cn the panel are not to be sold as a pack of alieep-to the highest bidder. So far as I am personally concerned this matter is to- be fought out to the final issue. The same rights should be given when a doctor goes on service a« are given to the insured person when a transfer is taking place, but no such power at all is given to the panel patients here. If the reply from the Insurance Com- mission is not satisfactory, I will bring the matter, before you agam. Three doctors have been selected to look after the insured persons out of tour, whereas the fourth is as good as any of the other three." Dr J. Phillips, St. dears, said that in a big -town .where there might be a hundred doc- tors, a doctor going on service could not be expected to divide his patients among the hundred. Medical men felt that a doctor when joinisg up made a Sacrifice. The Chairman explained that Dr. Basker appointed three deputies out of four doctors. It was not a reflection on any medical man who might have been left out. No harm was meant and no doubt everything would turn out all right. It was decided to await the reply from the Insurance Commissioners. TREGARON HOSPITAL. WTith reference to certain complaints made some time ago oy a deputation to Tregaron tuberculosis Hospital, reports were sub- mitted to the meeting showing that another deputation from the committee had since visited the hospital. They had met the house committee, and after making an in- spection of the whole premises, they said they were glad to reoord their satisfaction with what they had seen. They were sat- isfied that under the exceptional circum- stances of the present time the Lest possible was being done in the interests of the patients. Mr. Mervyn Peel, one of the deputation, said they found that great improvement had been made, and 'there was every reason to be satisfied. Mr. W. D. Rees, Ammanford, aiiother of the deputation, said that on the whole they thought the committee had a right to be perfectly satisfied. The bringing forward of the matter had done a great ileal cf good in ensuring that the best possible treatment and care is given at the institution. It was decided to accept the leport of jfie deputation and representatives were appoint- ed on the House Committee of the institu- tion as invited by the authorities. Reporting on a meeting of the exe-cutive committee of the Association of the Welsh Insurance Committees, Alderman Dd. Evans (Whitiand) said there was a long discussion with regard to patients leaving various sanatoria without leave land refusing to further continue treatment. During the last four years the numbers respectively W1K>* had left against medical advice were 203, 234, 293 and 355. No doubt some had left without reason and that others left with good reasona. Matters generally had very much improved and were likely to improve. There were excuses no doubt; doctors and nurses were overworked.

LLANNON. On Saturday evening, a grand benefit con. cert to Mr. Haydn R. Morris, on his enter- ing the Royal Academy of Music, London, was given at the Cross Hands Public Hall. Mr. D. F. Davies, Gwernllwyn, presided. The artistes wereSoprano, Miss Mair Jones, Carmarthen; -contralto, Madame Blodwen Jones-Davies, Garnant; tenor, Mr. David Harry, Llwynhendy; bass, Mr. J. Amos Jones, Llanelly; violinist, Mr. Emlyn James, A.C.V., Cefneithm; elocu- tionist, Mr. Tom Thomas. The accompanist was Mr. Tom James, T.C.L.

Carmarthen War Pensions Committee DISCHARGED MEN. WHO WISH TO OPEN BUSINES. A meeting of the Carmarthen Borough War Pensions Committee was held at tne Guildhall on Monday night. Alderman Jno. Lewi? presiding., A discussion took place with regard to the administration of a voluntary funds. Some discharged sol- diers had been granted J625 each out of the I funds to enable them to start in business, and it was stated that the money was not used for the -ptirpose for which it had been granted. Canon Brown suggested that the matter should be reported to headquarters. Mr. P. J. Williams said this money was charitable funds. He waA in favour of stringently carrying out regulations in the case of State funds, but in the case of charitable funds like these they should not risk of prejudicing of future applications by showing up the black fheep. Aid. J. B. Arthur and Mr. Dunn Wil- 11-fims said it was the committee's duty V) look after charitable funds quite as much !as the State funds. By eight votes tc seven a motion to re- port the- matter to headquarters was de- feated. Another application from a dis- charged soldier for a grant of £25 to enable him to open a rag and bone business was received. His pension was 6s. per week, and before he joined up he earned £1 Is. a week. Mr. W. Dunn Williams said they ought to helo a man fvom the town before strangers. They had given JB25 pretty freely to a stranger about whom they knew nothing ab°ut- R«*v. Fuller Mills said he would not vote E25 to this man to go into the rag and bone trade. t Aid. J. B. Arthur said he doubted whether the granting of sums of B25 indis- criminately helped a man or not. It might do more harm than good. "If you go on like this almost every house in the town will be a business home," he added. LL". P. J. Williams agreed with Mr. Arthur. He thought the committee ought r-to endeavour to formulate some scheme whereby they might appoint trustees to assist these men and see how the money was spent. -fed „ The application was adjourrfed for in- quiries.

Carmarthen Town Council NO TICKETS TO BE ISSUED FOR PREMIER'S VISIT. u a meeting of the Carmarthen rfowu Council on Wednesday night, the ^yor (Aid W. Evans) presiding, the Re'v. Mills, in accordance with notice, moved that the Council's resolution passed on the 10th September that the ceremony o £ f the freedom of the borough on the Premier be held in the Guildhall be rescinded. Mr. Mills said that public opinion was strongly rc1m^alfvely few p2 £ ?e generally could attend.-Mr. W J*. Martm secoiidedi—Mr. Oliver Jones ,said m view of what had happened in Manchester tioned the advisability of to speak in the open-air■ at-the ^rket pla«x. --Aid J B. Arthur said Mr. Lloyd George was too eminent a man to ask him to go to such a place as the marKet to speak.—Mr. Dd Sarnuel suggested that the ceremony be held in Water street C.M Chapel which, he said was the largest chapel in the town. —Only'the Rev. Fuller Mills Mr. Martin, and Mr. John Jenkins voted' for ^ng ceremony in the market-place and it was ■decided by a large majority to have it in the Guildhall.—It was further decided that seats be only reserved for council and their wives, oBcuk Jand th<ei_ wives, and magistrates asid Aid L D Thomas moved that no tickets & issued to the.public "Ut ev«yone have an opportunity of fighting for his her place hi the Guildhall, and then there wi be no squabbling over^ tickets, he added.—Mr. Martin seconded.—Mr. E y. Collier proposed that tickets be issued to those applying for therm-Mr. Morgan suggested that tickets- be issued t<v tho.e with a son in the army.-It was decided not to issue tickets. CORPORATION POTATOES. Rev Fuller Mills, reterring to the pota- toes cultivated by the tco^>r^.°^e^ldw* the weather continued to be wet there was a possibility of a great deal p^cti bemg spoilt: He suggested that the «>un £ u should offer them for sale to the public in- stitutions in the town —Mr Thomas \ViL liams suggested that they should be sold by S> £ .gW would an buying them to people who did not have T)lots The Surveyor (Mr. Fmglah) said was a very-satisfactory crop, andbejjhought there woilld be a handsome profit.—It was decided to offer the potatoes in bulk to dealers. EMPHATIC "NO." On the motion of the Rev. Fuller Mills, the council passed a resolution heartily ap- proving of Tresident Wilson's emphatic ?No' to Austria's tricky peace note and earnestly hoping that our Government will reply in the same decisive manner and entertain no proposal for a < £ nfe™"?J °n j_ matter concerning which it has decided "ojTthe'S".l the Rev. Fuller Mills, the council passed a resolution of ™nd°|e»ce with the family of the late Sir S. T. Exans.

Maj or Picton Evans Dies in Hospital 0 Confirmatory .news has been received, of the death in hospital in the East of Major Picton Evans, Welsh Regiinenl. Major Picton Evans was the elder son of the late Col. Picton Evans, of Trdorgan, Cardigan- shire, and brother of Mrs. Griamond Philipps, ot Cwmgwillv, Carmarthenshire. He served with the 1st Battalion of the Welsh Regiment in the South African War, and was twice mentioned in dispatches. He volunteered for active service in September, 1914 and foniied the 12th Battalion Welsh Regiment, and served as second in com- mand of that unit, under the Hate Col. Ommanev In 1915 he joined ms old bat- taK, the 4th Welsh, in GUlmata. and was invalided home with frost-bite a dvisentry. After a short spell at home service, he again joined his regiment in Egypt and took part in the advance tRrough Palestine. He was wounded m the first battle of Gaza and mentioned in ^patches He again re-joined ai«l served until June °i thl Sr His younger brother was killed in action in France only a fortmgt ago. » —

LIANGENDEIRNE & i^ONTYBEREM pSyWS'DilSrwto hadbeen ailing was extremely popular m the district, ne was an ardent supporter of all deserving causes, and a faithful member of Caersalem Congregational Church. He leaves a widow and four children, two of whom are *ith the Colours. Their numerous friends deep- lv sympathise with Mrs. Jones and family in their bereavement. The funeral took Sate ™ the following' Friday afternoon, piafe ou large attendance, when there yas a very „ The officiating ministers were Revs, u. Rhydderch, B.A., Capel £ eion, and J. Aubrey, Swansea.

Lampeter Board of Guardians I Held on Friday last, Mr. Thomas Bowen presiding.—A report from the House Com- mittee contained a recommendation that the Matron's salary be increased from L30 to L37 10s. The JBoard, however, con- sidered the increase in sufficient, and direc- ted that the matter be dealt with again at the next meeting.—Tenders for the supply of provisions and necessaries to the House during the half-year were accepted as fol- lows:—Meat, Mr. David Thomas, Harford- square; Groceries, Mr. Charles Evans, Mark Lane Stores; Coal, Mr. Ben Evans, coal merchant; Ironmongery, Mr. James T. Megicks, Corner Shop.—The Master re- ported that the Rev. Wesley Morgan con- ducted divine services at the House on the 16tli, and the Rev. D. T. Alban, vicar of Lampeter, on the -30th August.—A vote of thanks was given to each of the following for their gifts of flowers and books to the inmates, namely: Major Harford and Mrs. Hill, Faloondale; Miss Price, Bryncothi; Miss Cook, College-street; Mrs. Bankes- Price, Dole, and Rev. A^esley Morgan; and also to Mr. Evan Davies, Bryngeler, for various gifts. A similar vote was given to Dr. Rowland, the medical officer of the in- stitution, -for taking the inmates for a trip to Aberayron on the 24th August, and to lr, Charles Evans for providing the re- freshments there; also Mr. J. Ernest Lloyd, the clerk, for providing the men with tobacco and the non-smokers with sweets, and Mr. Lewis Davies; Aberayron, for lemonade on the beach.—The Master also reported that one of the Commissioners ;n 0 Is Lunacy paid a visit to the Institution on the 9th inst. LLANYBYTHER RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. Held on the same day, presided over by Mr. John Thomas.—Mr. Joshua Evans, the Inspector of Nuisances, was appointed fuel overseer for the district.Mr. Evans intima, ted his willingness to resign the appoint- ment at any time in favour of a discharged soldier. LAMPETER RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. Also held on Friday last, Mr. Evan Evans presiding.—The Medical Officer of Health (Dr. Thomas) reported a case of death from scarlet fever, in the parish of Llanwenog, but that so far no other case had been noti- .field in the district. The report stated that epidems of infectious diseases are common in these parts during this time of the year, and frequently traced as having been con- tracted at seaside resorts where people from all mparts of the country congregate during th summer months. There appeared, the report stated to be great laxity on the part of local authorities in dealing with these cases. r

Lampeter Road Transport Committee A meeting of the Lampeter Area Road Transport Committee was held at the Town Hall, Aberystwyth, on Thursday, Sept. 12th. Letters were read from the Anglo-Ameri- can Oil Company, and the British Petro- leum Company, stating that the matter of the overlapping of the supply of petrolleum in the area was being taken up by both Ifirms and that a satisfactory arrangement would be arrived at with all possible speed. A map of the area was produced by the Secretary (Mr. Ll. Bankes-Priee) showing the routes taken by the various butter merchants for the collection of butter. This matter was deferred for further con- c,iderati,on. Mr. Doran addressed the meeting and impressed upon the traders present that the Road Transport Board were -making a final effort to induce them to institute vol- untary schemes for economy in road trans- port; to this end he suggested that the traders should form a committee among tihem^elves to formulate such schiemes; that all long distance delivery should be wiped out, otherwise the Road Transport Board would be compelled to enforce their powers lAder the Defence of the Realm Act. It was stated that the regulations were imperfectly 4Riderstood by the majority of the traders who were monoglot Welshmen, owing to their being pinteid in English. Their inability to understand English was given as a reason for their inactivity in ling with the orders. The Committee decided to recommend the Divisional Board to get Order 2JJJ epitomized, that the epitomized order be translated into Welah, and that copies of the some in both languages be posted in prominent positions throughout the area. Mr. H. Roberts of Messrs. Dafcrid Roberts and Sons, Brewers, Aberystwyth, and Mr. W. D. Jones. The Bakery, Borth, stated that they had made very considerable re- ductions in road transport in connection with their business since the beginning of the war. Mr. J. Davies, Aberayron, drew atten- tion to the fact that road metal now at the Aberayron station might well be hauled to its required position on the road by the timber lorries hauling timber to the Aber- ayron station, on their return journey. The Secretary promised to enquire into tne matter. The secretary was instructed to wnte to the traders who attended the committee meetings at Lampeter and Cardigan, to (enquire what reduction of transport had been attained as a result of these meetings. Tha secretary was also instructed to write to the bakers and milk vendors, pointing out to them the advisabiity of discontinuing the delivery of bread and milk to each house-holder in their district, a.nd that such commodities should only be delivered to such centres as would be con- venient for their customers to fetch the commodities. f

NEWCASTLE EMLYN. When it is likely that the town shall be able -to boast of a Are-brigade? The matter did come under discussion a few years ago, but our wonderful "city Esther" quarrelled over the few pence necessary to procure the paraphernalia.! Perhaps now that one of the largest rate- payers and one of the most useful business men of the town has had such a severe blow through the recent lire, these cheese- paring "fathers" will once more conde- scend to "consider" the question. The same thing applies to the adjacent village, really one might say town, of Drefach. where such a huge capital has been invested in woollen mIlls. replete with the most modern and expensive ma- chinery and warehouses crammed with materials. What would happen were a serious fire to break, out at one of these large mills? They might lift the whole of the Bargoed in buckets and yet fail to check the fury of the world's last devourer. It is characteristic of some towns to under^ rate the devastating power of dangerous elements. Must the ratepayers KK brigade and applianoes 1

At the reecnt examination held under^tlie auspices of, ^erJ^Q rustle House Crwbin' the Intermediate dent' at the Ammanford No. 2 Colliery

Llandovery Petty Sessions These Sessions were held on Friday, 6th inst. The magistrates present being iieut- Col. T. Lloyd Haprie (in the chair); Messrs. T. Watkins, T. Roberts, D. Davies, and T. Davies. The Chairman, in touching terms, moved a vote of condolence with the Justice's Clerk upon the death in. action of his nephew Lieutenant D.C.C. Dickinlson, S.W.B. of Aberysoir Court, Brecon. Alderman T. Watkins and Alderman T. Roberts supported, and the motion was carried. ALLEGED CRUELTY TO SHEEP. Inspector Muilard, N.S.P.C.A., charged VVilliam Morris, Auctioneer, Llan- dovery and Llangadook, with alleged cinelt\ to 391 sheep and lambs penned at* Llan dovery Cattle Market, by sending them -» ay by rail unfed. Mr. H. Brunei White solicitor Carmar- then appeared for the prosecution and Capt. J. VV. Jones Cremlvn barrister represented defendant. Mr. AVtiite said the Society were de- tenmned to stop cruelty to sheep which was so prevalent over the country. He would call evidence "to prove that the animals had not been fed on July 20th, and that these had not reached their destination until July 25th. J Inspector W. Muilard gave evidence o certain information, reaching him concerning 0 matter. Cr-examined-Did you see the sheep?- No, Who informed you?—It is not the prac- tK)e to give the informant's name, 'but he would write it down for the bench. -i,re you calling the informant to give evidence,—No. apt- Oremlyn-Neyer mind I suppose it was some old "woman" who had nothing else to do in the town. David Morgan, assistant toll collector, said he wa& on duty at the Llandovery Cattle Market at 8 p.m. on the Z3rd July and knew that the sheep had not Keen fed at the market that day or on the morning of the 24th July. Cross-examined—-He did not complain to H. did not think it cruel not to feed the n < one about this treatment to the sheep. sheep in the pens. He did not observe any- thmg wrong with the animals, and in his opinion, the sheep were alright when they left the market tor the railway station on e 24th July. Thomas Jones, assistant gatekeeper at the market, said he could not say whether the sheed had been fed at the iriarket or not, .;tit he saw them grazing at the roadside for about half-an-hour on their way to the rail- way station on the 24til July. Cross-examined—There were no signs of suffering1 by the sheep and they did not "ppear hungry. A. Aid ridge, station master, stated that tiie sheep were delivered to the railway company about 1 o'clock on July 24th; and lVlr. Morris' son signed a note that the eheep had been fed 24 hours before being handed to the company. Ci'o^s-exiamined—He made no complaint about the condition of the sheep. Mr. Morris had tried to get the sheep away on the sheep had been in the pens from about the afternoon of July 23rd. Defendant giving evidence admitted that 10 a.m. on July 23 to 8 a.m. on July 24th. SheeJ) totalling 391 were pent ia, but as he had" only permits for 500, tne remainder were left in the pens until he recei »id in- structions from the Live Stock Commissioner which he did about 4.30 p.m. 'ie CO-lid Lot get them taken away by the Railway Com- pany until the next day. No complaints were made to him at the market neither did the consignees complain as to the oondition of the sheep on their arrival. Cross-examined-He knew that the sheep had been fed before coming to the market because it was the practice of farmers to do so in order to increase their weight. Re-examined—Butchers generally adopted a custom not to feed sheep 24 hours before slaughtering. Mr. Frank Lloydf Glansevin, stated that in his experience sheep were often kept 48 hours without food and yet did not suffer any substantial hurt. Cross-examined Would you like to go without food for 48 hours?—Perhaps not, but many of their soldiers had gone for much longer. Captain Cremlyn, addressing the court, contended there had not been cruelty. Every witness for the prosecution said they saw nothing to complain about, and not one tittle of evidence of cruelty had been ad- duced by the prosecution. He submitted that the whole case rested upon the uncor- roborative information of some "old wom- an" who had very wisely not gone into the box. The chairman (CoL Lloyd-Harries) an- nounced that the Magistrates were un- uously cl thm opinion that there was no evidence of cruelty and the summons would therefore be dismissed. CHARGE OF LARCENCY. Dorothy James was brought up in custody charged with having on the 20th July last entered and broken into a dwelling house occupied by Mrs. E. Gibson and stealing certain artioles of the value of 217 2a. 7d. Elizabeth Gibson, 8, Victoria Crescent, Llandolverly. widow, stated that defendant came to her on the 19th July and engaged rooms giving her name as Dorothy Slater. On the following day she accompanied wit- ness to the school where ahe acted as care- taker. She suddenly missed her from the premises, and when witness returned home she found the door locked. She called with Mrs. Goodfellow next door, and was handed the key of the house given to her bv the prisoner. Witness found ip the bed- room occupied by the prisoner that the idrawer of the dressing table had been broken nto, and that the goods were missing. The watch, chain, and treasury note for j31 be- longed to Private D. R. Evans, now in < Fi-.mce, which had been left with her for safe custody. Evidence was also given .by Mary Wtl- Fanny Goodfellow, Mary Allen, Solo- mon Freedman, Detective Tuckr, and P.C. luimas, Llandilo, to whom she admitted having taken the articles. rhe magistrates oommitted prisoner for hiM to the Carmarthenshire Quarter Sessions.

Camarthen Sports IN AID OF PRISONERS OF WAR FUND On Thursday in last week, sports were held in the Park in aid of the Carmarthen Prisoners of War Fund. The event had been admirably organised by the Mayor (Aid. Wm. Evans), the chairman, and Mr. Fred G. Humphreys (hon. sec. and orga- niser), and their efforts were crowned with success. About £ 45 -was realised for the very deserving fund—the Prisoners of War Fund. There was a large attendance, among those present being the Lord Lieu- tenant of the County (Mr. John Hinds, M.P.). Selections were played during the proceedings by the Carmarthen Band, under the conductorship of Mr. John Jones. The results of the various events were as fol- lows:—One mile bicycle race for boys under 16 years: 1, Jack Davies; 2, B. G. Comey; 3, Lloyd Davies. 120 yards flatrace for boys under 16 years: 1, B. G. Comey; 2, Arthur T. Davies: 3, Leslie Phillips. Half-mile bicycle race (open): 1, B. G. Comey; 2, D. T. Morgan; 3, H. F. Davies..120 yards flat race (open): 1, Corpejr: 2, T. G,.Morris; a' 3, T. J. Tholin s' Skipping race for girls: 1, Olive Daniel: 2, Myfanwy Rogers; 3, Violet Taylor. 120 yards flat race for boys r 14 vears: 1, D. J. Joshua: 2, Tom Eha:ø.; 3, b. M. Jones. One mile bicycle race: 1, Jack Jones: 2, Edward Williams: 3. H. F. Davies. Relay racer Model School team, captained by Leslie Phillips. Blind- folded boxing match: 1, J. Edwards: S, 31. Harries. 440 yards flat race: 1, V. Comey; i 2. Jack Hart; 3, T. J. Thomas. Half-mile 1 bicycle race for men over 45 years: 1. H. F. Davies; 2, T. J. Trumper; 3, David Evans. 120 yards flat race for soldiers in uniform: 1. Pte. Lowry; 2, Pte. A. Coleburn; 3, Pte. Jenkins. High jump: G. Owen. Obstacle race: 1, Pte. Bradley; 2, Rowlands; 3, V. Comey. Pillow fight on pole: 1, Pte. Slater; 2, G. Arthur; 3, Lloyd Davies.

A large quantity of un gathered corn s sprouting in Carmarthenhire. JM