The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

Britannic Assurance Company's Successful Yea-* The Britannic Assurance Co., Ltd., have had another remarkably succeeful year. As will be seen in our advertising columns, the sum paid in claims under the company's policies during the year ending 31st Decem- ber; 1918, amounted to £ 861,665, including J;240,984 paid under maturing policies. The amount paid during the year under policies on the lrves of policy-holders sacrificed in i.he war was £ 68,000. The total paid to date under this head amounts to 9220,OW. The premium income in respect of life assurance amounted to £1,627,769, being an increase of £161,621 over the previous year. The gross income from all souroes totalled £ 1,870,054, being an increase of £ 192,197 over the gross income of the previous year, j he total out-go was £1,493,449, leaving a surplus balance on the year's accounts of ^376,605 to be added to the funds.

Llandovery Town Council The monthly meeting of the Llandovery Town Council was held at the Town Hall on Monday in last week, the Mayor (Coun- cillor Daniel Jones) presiding. A letter was read from Inspector S. G. Jones, University College, Aberystwyth, asking the council to arrange a lecture on wart diseases and potato-spraying during the last week m March.—It was resolved that a lecture be arranged and that the arrangements be left in the hands of the Allotment Committee. With regard to the inspection of the bouses condemned by the Medical Officer ot Health as unfit for Habitation, it was deci- I ded that as the matter was liD important one, to ask the Medical Officer of Health and the Medical Officer of Health for the county to make an early inspection. The report of the committee dealing with the drainage of the borough was submitted, in which a recommendation was made that Councillor D .Lewis' scheme of drainage by means of cesspools be adopted, subject to the approval of theMedical Officer of Health and the Local Government Board, and that the owners of houses be compelied to in- stall such scheme of drainage on their pre- mises.—Mr. W. Jones moved the adoption of the report, and Mr. M. H. Nichols seconded.—Mr. D. T. M. Jones said he could not support the report in the absence of a plftD and specification ot the fecheme. It was really an important matter and the council should bt guided by a sanitary engi- neer.—Mr. D. Lewis said that cesspools loould be constructed in small yards, al- though no" gardens were attached to the houses.—Mr. R. Thomas: Before the report was sent to the Local Government Board, the council should see that full details of the scheme accompanied it.—Mr. Lewis said he was prepared to make a pi. n and specifi- cation for the purpose.—Mr. V. T. M. Jones proposed that the consideration of the report be deferred until a proper plan and specification was prepared snowing the whole scheme.—There being no seconder, the motion was declarc-d carried. Mr. Thomas Jones, 62, High-street, and Mr. James Griffiths Evans, 25, Orchard- street. were appointed overseers of the poor for Llandingat Within for the ensuing year. In the absenoe of Councillor Eismond through illness, Mr. M. H. Nichols moved that in view qt the shortage and high price of food stuffs, the council j*k owners of fishing rights to grant holders of fishing licences resident in the borough permission to nsh their waters during the present sc-ason.-M-r. D. T. M. Jones seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried.

.0 Rhandirmwyn Foxhounds On Monday, the 3rd instant, the Rhandir- mwyn Foxhounds had a capital run from Cer- rig Cynnent to Penybanc, Porthyrhyd, cover- ing some 14 miles. The meet, which was at Rhafod, Llanfair-ar-y-bryn, was not a large one, the field consisting of Mr. and Mrs. D. Morgan, Gwengwine; Mr. Morgan, Fwng; Mr. James, Rhafod; Miss Lorna Lloyd, Cynghordy, and Miss Dyer, Nantmwyn, be- sides the huntsman, Mr. Thomas Jones, Troedrhiwcymmer. Several lambs had been killed on Cerrig Cynnent, and on drawing the rough ground on the hill, the culprit was found in a very short space of time. He headed straight for Ystradffin, across Cyn- nent and Ddollfallt mountain, the field being unable to follow owing to a thick mist c.oming on just then. After much delibera- tion it was decided to divide, the, huntsman and Mr. James, Rhafod, going straight down to Rhandirmwyn village and the rest of the fiold down through Ystradffin Farm. It was found that Reynard' had turned to the left on nearing Ystradffin, and coming down over Craig Broncwrt, orossed the river Towy, and headed up through Nantyronen wood for Mynydd Mallaen. On reaching the sum- mit he made for Caio, but on nearing Bronffin, he changed his mind, and turning sharply to the left came down over Pen Lifan. He crossed the road and was evidently trying to cross the valley past Pen-y-banc House. The hounds checked on reaching the road, but with help after one or two casts, they picked up the line again, and quickly making up for lost time, ran into their fox in the open field just below Pen-y- bano House. The run lasted just under two hours, and of the field Mrs. Morgan, Fwng, and Miss Lorna Lloyd were the first in at the kill, Mr. and Mrs. D. Morgan coming up directly after. The huntsman and Mr. James unfortunately missed the hounds when they turned back from Bron- ffin, so that they were not in at the kill.

AMMANFORD. Ono of the prizes offered by the Bolton Housing and Town Planning Committee lor .he best designs of three types of n°r house8> has been won by Mr. Uavid Thomas, architect and surveyor", Am- «If>t0rd' rfu* of a J^rMe number of com- pears. There we^'Wrelve prizes offered m ail, ard he was awarded second prize for the design of a pair of houses, each to con- tain on the .ground floor a living room par- fir^' r offices-' and on the first floor ftffee bedrooms and bathroom ihe competitors were tied to certain condi- tions, and had to provide a stipulated floor area for each room, and to furnish a short description of the materials etc The assessors were appointed by the oommittee.

United Counties' Hnnters SUBSCRIBERS' ANNUAL MEETING AT CARMARTHEN. The annual meeting of subscribers to the United Counties Hunters' Society was held at the Ivy Bush Hotel, Carmarthen, on Saturday, Mr. G. Bowen, Llwyngwair, presiding. The statement of accounts showed a balance in hand of J6247 19s. 5d., as com- pared with £ 58 at the end of the year be- fore the war, the hon. secretary (Major G. Protheroe-Beynon) explaining that the large balance was due to the accumulation of the subscriptions paid during the war, when the annual show was not held. A letter was read from Mr. Geo. L. Stokes suggesting that the meeting should consider whether members who had not paid their subscriptions since 1914 should not be called upon to do so before they were eligible ifor membership, or, as an alternative, whether those who had paid their subscriptions since 1914 should have them refunded or be credited with them for the future. He was in favour strongly of the first proposition. Lord Dynovor said according to the rules no one could withdraw their subscriptions unless they gave six months' notice.—Mr. Alfred Stephens, Kidwelly, said when the show was suspended during the war the rules were suspended also.—Mr. Phelps said if they forced members to pay four or five guineas he was afraid they would loee a lot of members. On the motion of Lord Dynevor, seconded by Mr. Alfred Stephens, it was resolved to ask those who haa paid their subscriptions during the war whether they v anted the money refunded, or whether, for the benefit of the show, they would allow the money to remain in the society. It was announced that Major Evans, Ystrad, Carmarthen, had iagreed to the use of hi? field for this years show. Lord Dynevor was re-elected president. On the motion of Mr. C. W. R. Stokes, Tenby, seconded by Mr. Williams, Eithin- duon, Major Cass, D.S.O., Dol-llan, was elected chairman. Major Cass then took the chair. Major G. Protheroe-Beynon was re-elec- ted hon. secretary; Mr. D. H. Thomas, Carmarthen, treasurer; Mr. J. Saer, audi- to; and Mr. J. F. Rees, veterinary inspector. The meeting reviewed the prize list. Col. H. JJrenchley wrote proposing that the prizes in Class 1 should be giVSft to brood mares suitable to breed weight-carrying hunters. "Any fool can breed light ones," he said. Mr Rees said any judge would give the prize to the weight-carrying hunter against the light-weight, and it was decided that the class remain as formerly. Tho meeting passed a resolution empower- ing the judge to omit any horse which he did not consider worthy of a prize. Lord Dynevor said he would be glad to give for this year's show the cup he offered 111 1914 when the show was not hold,-The schedule of prizes for 1914 stated that the cup was to be awarded to the best exhibit "bred by a tenant farmer."—Mr. Williams, Eithinduon, said many tenant farmers were better off than freeholders, and suggested that the cup should be open to tenant far- mers and freeholders.—Mr. Bowen, Llwyn- gwair, said a considerable number of far- riers had recently bought their holdings.— I ord Dynevor said he would leaive it to the meeting to decide.—The meeting resolved that <he r-up should be open to farmers— tenant and otherwise—farming not more than 500 acres.

Football BRECON v. LLANDOVERY. Mr. Allen, headmaster of the Carmarthen Grammar School, must have had a thrill of pride when he heard the result of the Brecon versus Llan- dovery football match on Shrove Tues- day, for in the winning team were some of his old boys, and he himself is an old Breconian Christ College, Brecon, & points; Llandovery, 3 pts. The match be- tween these two Welsh public schools is con- sidered as good as a boys' international, so excitement ran high among all Llandover- ians and Breconians, past and present. For 10 years Brecon has not beaten Llan- dovery, though there have been drawn games. Perhaps an extract from a letter of a Brecon boy will interest some:—" On Monday, the day before the match I was resigned, but as the hour of battle drew near, my feelings were not 'funkey,' but they were what the Latins call m one word 'tiepsidatio.' Mr. came and spoke to US" he is our coach and his words carry weight. The last words he said to us were: 'All fair and square' What he said before was some thing like that which Sybil told Aeneas in the VIth Bk. of Virgil's Aeneid, when he vas going down to the Lower World, 4 Nunc Animis opus, Aenea, nunc pectore firmo.' "Well, we went out on the field and looked at our opponents in battle array. They were bigger and heavier than rse, and they had eight old colours to our three. But were we downhearted? Our forwards played mignificently; I never saw anything like their display-they seemed lifted out of themselves. T. Ll. Price scored t'vo tries for us in the first half, neither of these was converted. Their wing scored far out, and, of course, their score was not ii creased by the kick. Half-time, then we set to again. Llandovery pressed hard all the second half, and several times were within an ace of scoring, but they couldn't. Any game I have played before would not be a third as hard at this! I cannot give y ou a good description of the game, but it is sufficient for all the school that we won and for the first time since 1909. We ran up town immediately afterwards 'nuddy from head to foot and yelled. To beat Llan- dovery in football is like the building of Rome, it is not done in a day. The pro- gress of hockey has undoubtedly been hin- dered by football, but we don't care; we have beaten Llandovery! I expect Mr. Allen is rather bucked f"

LLANEGWAD. The marriage took place on Wednesday in last week at Llanegwad Parish Church of the Rev. Daniel Richards, curate-in- charge of St. Mary's Church Purry Port, and Miss Hilda Roberts, Whitlera, Court Henry. The officiating clergy were the F!e<v. J. A. Williams (vicar of Llangathen), the Rev. J. Jenkins (vicar of Llanarthney), and the Rev. E. L. Hamer (vicar of Llan- egwad). Miss Isabel Davies, Derimoilon, was the organist. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. G. Ernest Roberts, and her sister, Miss Roberts, acted as bridesmaid. The Rev. Jenkin Richards (brother of the bridegroom) was the best man. A large number of friends and reia fives assembled at 'he church, among whom were Mr. J. C. Roberts (brother); Mi:. Nellie Roberts, Cwm, and Mrs. Rober!, Cwm, and Mrs. Roberts,Peneoed (aunts); Miss Annie James, Llandilo, and Miss Williams, Camarthen( cousins of the bride). A reception was held at Whitlera. The Rev. and Mrs. Richards left for London for the honeymoon. An enthusiastic reception concert was given at Llanegwad School on Thursday evening in last week in honour of Bom- bardier D. Davies, son of Mrs. Griffiths, Typicca, on his returning home from active service in France. Mrs. Gwynne Hughes, Glancothi, presided, and delivered an inter- esting address. The Rev. E. L. Hamer acted as conductor. An excellent pro- gramme of instrumental solos, songs, recita, tions. duetts, and pennillion singing was gone through by the school children and adults. The programme was arranged by Mr. Brunker, headmaster of Llanegwad School. The school was crowded, and a splendid collection was realised, and the usual sum presented to the hero. Addresses were also given by Rev. E. L. ITamer, Rev. Curwen Davies, and Dr. Timothy, Plas Cwmtwrch. A most enjoyable evening was spent.

Ammanford Urban Council HOUSING SCHEME: A BREEZE. The monthly meeting was held on Wed- nesday night in last week, Mr. J. E. Jones presiding. In reference to the proposed extension of the urban boundaries, the Boundaries Com- mittee reported having decided to fix the new line so as to include the whole of the Pontardawe rural district to the west of the water-shed on the mountain, and that on the eastern extremity the boundary line should follow that of Cwmamman urban and then along the river Grenig to the watershed. The Committee adhered to the northern and western boundaries as previously fixed. In accordance with notice Mr. David George moved that the Council take the necessary steps forthwith for the acquisition of land for the erection of about fifty houses under the housing scheme promul- gated by thrt Local Government Board. L|e said there was a unanimity of opinion that about fifty houses were urgently needed at Ammanford. According to the Board's circular letter of the 6th ult., it was guar- anteed that the burden shall not exoeed the produce of a penny rate. That concession made the scheme satisfactory to them, They would halve to find out how many houses were needed, and in arriving at that they had to consider the requirements of two years hence. He mentioned that the penny rate to meet the cost of erection would be more than met by the rates from the houses built. It was the duty of the Council to resolve to undertake a. scheme, and bubmit their decision to the adjourned meeting of ratepayers.—Mr. Evan Evans seconded the motion, and the Chairman sup- ported. Mr. Evan Lewis said he was not against the erection of these houses, which were wanted, but he was a business man and de- sired figures as to cost. Mr George—I have told you it is a penny rate. Mr. J. Davies agreed with Mr. Lewis that they ought to be more clear as to cost. The Clerk stated that under the old scheme the local authority was left in a quagmire at the end of seven years, but tne recent circular letter contained the valuable concession that all viuough the period of seven years as well as after the council's liability was limited to a penny rate. The question of the valuation of land vas still in abeyance. Mr Wm. Evans said it used to be an advice of the late Col. Morris not to start too many hares until they had killed the .first one. The council alreday had many hares which had not been run down, bat Mr. George saw it wise to start a wild one. He did not dispute the reed for houses, bnt those erected must be equal to the present houses. Ammanford people would not be put in dug-rillts. Those houses could not be built under £ 600 each, which with the cost of sites worked out to a total of 931,000 for the proposed scheme. He olku- tended that the money would have to be raised locally, and rates would have to be heavily pledged as security for the differ- ence between the economic and actual value (,f the houses. Ammanford was the mos' insanitary town in the county c-wing to the absence of sewerage. The seed of disease was lurking in the soil, and they were not justified in putting off for a moment more a scheme wnich.Jnad been conceived ten years ago. and which but for the war would liave been constructed at LW,000 less cost than to-day. He moved, as an amendment, i (hat the housing scheme be deferred so they might investigate more fully their financial obligations in respect of the sever- oge, and obtain estimates of the cost of the housing scheme. "We are asked to cose < ur eyes, open our mouths and swallow, which is a very silly thing to do," he con- cluded. Mr. John Davies seconded the amend- ment. Mr. David George said he was afrtid i-r-mc of the gentlemen were creating bogeys v here there was none. He did not know but that some members were prejudiced against the building of houses for working men. Mr. Wm. Evans—Don't make that m- sinuation. Mr. J. Davies-Withdraw. Mr George—Did I name anyone? Whom am I going to withdraw to? Mr. Evans-You said there were members here prejudiced against building houses for the workingmen. Mr. Evan Lewis-I was one who spoke, ,and I consider Mr. George ought to with- draw. Several members were on their feet, but Mr. George would not withdraw. The Chairman intervened, and ordered Mr. George either to withdraw or prove his assertion. Mr. George—Bht I didn't name anybody. Mr. Wm. Evans—If you don't withdraw I shall leave the room. Suiting action to the word he left his chair, and his example was followed by Mr. John Davies. Other members were also standing and demanding a withdrawal. Mr. George—If I made any insinuation I beg to ask your pardon. Membeis now took their seats. The motion was lost by three votes to six for flie amendment. It was further decided on the suggestion of Mr. J. C. Shaw, to appoint a committee to go into the matter and report.

SALE OF ARMY HORSES. Messrs. J. Howell Thomas and Son, auc- tioned, Carmarthen, held a sale of 40 re- patriated surplus army horses at Llandilo Bidge Mart on Monday. There was a very large attendance of buyers from most of the principal centres in Wales. Several horses were sold to buyers from Croydon, Shrewsbury, and Manchester. The heavy draught horses made the excellent average of £57, and the light horses 957, we under- stand.

DRYSLWYN. The death of one of the most popular young men of the district in the person of Mr. John Jones, carpenter, Dryslwyn, younger eon of Mr. Henry Jones, Dryslwyn, took place at the early age of 26, after a short but painful illness, on the 15th in st. His demise came as a blow to the neighbour- hood, where, through his quiet and unassum- ing disposition he had gained for himself a host of friends and admirers. John Jones, or better known to a wide oircle of friends by the endearing term "Jack Bach," will be greatly missed by all. He started his career in the Rhondda some five or six years ago; but owing to a breakdown in health had to return very shortly to his native village at f t?-°i °I Dr7slwyn Castle, where he had established for himself a flourishing business and his service was much sought for by all the farmers amongst whom he had worked diligently and willingly, thopgh oft-times under great difficulty owing to ill-health. He was a faithful member at the Methodist •Lhapel at Cross Inn, where he was much respected. The sympathy of the neighbour- hood goes out to the bereaved father, brother and sisters in their sorrow and loss of a faithful son and brother.

LLANGATHEN. A reception concert was given to Corpl. Jones, gunlayer with the Artillery, a native of this place, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Tynewydd, but who resides now at Ferry- side, having removed to Ferryside after the le war broke out. The Vicar, as usual, made an ideal chairman, when solos, recitations, and two flute solos were given by local friends; also a few speeches were given speaking highly of the hero. He has seen service m Italy and in France. He was with r the 4th Army, which smashed the Hinden- burg line A collection was made for him at the concert, and was handed to him in aat little speech by Mrs. Jones; Mount n.c, Pleasant. The concert ended with the singing of the English and Welsh National Anthems.

THE NEW CHAIUMAN. Aid. J L. Thomas, the new chairman, has been a. member of the county council for 27 years, and has an excellent record of public service to his credit. He was for- merly a member of the Llanelly Rural Dis- trict Council and Board of Guardians for a quarter of a century, and among numer- ous bodies on which he serves, he is a member of the Committee of Visitors to the Joint Counties' Mental Hospital, Car- marthen; chairman of the governors of the I tanellv Intermediate School, and has been a member of the Llanedy School Board from the commencement. In December, 1905, Aid. Thomas was presented by his friends in the parish of Llanedy with a bookcase and desk and a purse of gold, Mrs. Thomas being presented with a silver I tea service, with the inscription: "In ap- preciation of 25 years diligent service m the religious, educational and social free- dom December, 1905."

Carmarthenshire County Council ALDERMEN RE-ELECTED. EXCESSIVE PRICE OF MILK. The statutory meeting of the Carmarthen- shire County Council was held at Carmar- then on Saturday. The Rev. R. H. Jones, I.langendeirne, tne retiring chairman, pro- posed that Aid. J. L. Thomas, Pentardulais, last year's vice-chairman, be chairman for the ensuing year. Aid. Thomas, he said, had been a member of the county council for 27 years, and he hoped that he would have as happy a year as chairman as he had.—Mr. Wm. Thomas, Whitland, seconded, and the election of Aid. Thomas was carried with acclamation. Aid. Thomas then occupied the chair and acknowledged the compliment paid him. On the motion of the chairman, seconded by Aid. W. Griffiths, Llanelly, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Rev. R. H. Jones for the able way he dis- charged his duties as chairman last year. MISREPRESENTATION AND INVECTIVE." The Rev. R. H. Jones, responding, thanked the council for the way it had I respected the chair during his year of office. He was glad to see so many old faces after « the election-men who had survived the ) flood, and in many instances in face pf ftbn«7P ora.trT* —- v stood, to make a clean sweep of th- council f il of that lnnd very often turftfcti rf £ m° J^/nd vain, and waa cften attempted by doubtful means. He hoped that kind of reritroversy was now over He longed to see the day when pub- lie life wouiu be purged of manv things that tc-day marred it. They welcomed fair criticism, but very frequently there was mis- representation and uncalled-for invective and denunciation. He had come through the ordeal of the election himself, so lie knew something about it. They ought to work for the time when "none shall be for a party. and all shall be for the State" (ap- plause).. On the motion of Ald. H. Jones-Thomas, i 1-rn.nfynydd, seconded by the Rev. Wm: Thomas, Llanboidv, Mr. Benjamin John, I Llandissilio, was elected vice-chairman. | Nine of the aldermen were retiring, and the Rev. R. H. Jones proposed that they be re-elected. i Mr. Tudor Lewis, Liangadock-For bow ii long are they elected? i. Rev. R H. Jones-It depends how long 1 they live Oauffhter). j# ALDERMEN RE-ELECTED As the result of a ballot, the nine retirinir ii pldermep were re-elected, viz.:—W N. )| Jones. AmmanfoFd, 43 rotes; Wm. Griffiths v| Llanelly, 42; Thomas Jones, Llanelly, 42; 1 David Evans, Whitland, 41; John Lloyd, Penybank. 41; Rev. William Davies, Llan- dilo; Rev. E. B. Llovd. Bwlchnewvdd; James Phillips. St. Clears, and J. Llovd Thomas, Ferrvside. 40 each. Others jvno secured votes were: Mervyn Peel. Danyr-- atlt. 3 Totes; fk C. V. 'Pryse-Riee, Llwyny- brain, 3; David Harry, Llwvnhendy, £ and John Thomas, Llanelly; "Rev. R. H. i Jones: Thomas Thomas. Llangennech; Thos. Morris, Garnant: Rev. -Hugh Jones, 'a Llanelly, and Dr. J. H. Williams, Bwrry Port, one vote each. f, Dr.. J. H. Williams gave notice of motion that in future aldermen be appointed from the elected members of the county council. rather than from men who had not been elected by the electors. When the Small Dwellings Act Committee was bptnEr elected, objection was raised to the names submitted by Ald. W. N. Jones, as they were all from the industrial dis- tricts Mr. Thomas Thomas said in addi- tion to the industrial districts, houses were wanted in the country for agricultural labourers. Mr. Wm. Thomas, Whitland, said most of the houses would be wanted on farms for farm labourers who now lived in hovels. On the motion-of Dr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Wm. Thomas, it was agreed that the Small Holdings Committee should carry out the work under the Small Dwel- lings Act. HIGH PRICE OF MILK. Mr. William David, Llanellv, said it was time that some responsible body should raise its voice against what was taking place in the milk market just now, and ne mo»ved a resolution that having regard to the high price of milk, a commodity bo essential to the preservatioR of child life, and the effect of such price on the supply and cost of letter, the Food Minister and the heads of the Government be strongly petitioned to reduoe such price to the normal at the earliest possible moment. He also moved that a copy of the resolution he forwarded to every, county council in England and Wales with a request to support it.-Lady Howard, Uanelly, seoonded. Mr. Thomas Thomas, Llangennech, moving a direct negative, said he doubted whether there was anyone in the room who was an expert on milk production. A com- mission was already inquiring into the matter and the Food Ministry was doing its best to carry out what was fair between producer and consumer. The council should keep its hands entirely off the question. He did not say that milk was produced at a loss in Carmarthenshire to-dav, but he maintained that butter was being produced at a loss in the county by every farmer who made it. Why, he asked, did not the coun- cil also pass a resolution with regard to the price of ooal. clothes, and boots? Dr. J. H. Williams, Burry Port, said water was provided to the publio at the public, expense, ana the Government should supply such a staple commodity as milk to children free of charge. Ald. H. E. B. Richards, Carmarthen, sup- porting the resolution, said it was news to him that butter was produced at a loss. He did not know whether it '.vas due to the comparison between the price of milk and the price of butter. The resolution simply pointed out the dire necessity of the price of milk being reduced at the earliest possible moment. Mr. Thos. Thomas said he would like to know from Mr. Richards (who is owner of a stocking factory) which was the dearest in the market and which gave more profit- milk or stockings (laughter). Ald. Richards-I vvould definitely say milk Rev. Wm. Thomas, Llanboidy, said the increased wages and the reduction of hours granted to agricultural labourers at the re- quest of the Government contributed to the high cost of milk. If they wanted to get milk cheaper, they must alter the law in regard to wages and hours. The farmer received more profit by selling milk than butter. The price of butter had gone up two and a half timp-, since the war, but the socks he used to buy at Is. 6d. had up to 5s. (laughter). In order to settle the question, the Government ought to to the aid of poor people who could not afford the present price of milk. Mr. Wm. Thomas, Whitland, said the wages of agricultural labourers had gone up by 50 per cent, and the price of milk by 200 per cent. Mr Alfred Stephens, Kidwelly, support- ing the resolution, said the price of milk was out of all proportion to the price of butter, and that was a very strong argu- Ald. F. D. W. Drumomnd said the Food Controller had given an undertaking d that the cost of milk was going tQ re uoed at the earliest possible moment. What he felt much, more strongly than the price of milk was the purity of milk. Ihe shortage of milk was due in large measure to trans- port difficulties which were exceedingly great. (Continued fit foot of preceding column). < il

The Talk is:- That actions for libel rarely give real satisfaction to anyone connected with them. That the code telegram used for informing one of the parties in the libel case that the Editor of the Journal could be seen on a certain day, caused much amusement in Court, and even tho Judge enjoyed the joke. That it is whispered that the Editor ac. counts for the code Cattle ready by the suggestion that he was on the horns of a dilemma." That it is intended to appoint a medical referee at Llandilo under the Ministry of Pensions. That if all the proposals for light railways are oarried out, roads will be things of the past!

A_ Dr. C. A. Basker has now been demobi- lised and has resumed his practice in the town. Memorial Hall.—The Churchpeople in the parish of St. David's intend building a War Memorial Hall in the parish at an estimated cost of £ 2,500. Everything augurs well for this praiseworthy object. Forthcoming Jumble Sale. — A Jumble •Sale will be helfv y, Priordy Schoolroom on Friday at T p.m. Ad- mission, 3d. A marriage is arranged between the Rev. J. T. Davies, M.A., diocesan inspector of aohools eldest son of Mr. Thomas Daves and Mrs. Davies, Sarn Helen (late Bailey Goch), Lampeter, and Gwenonwy, eldest daughter of the Bishop of St. David's and Mrs. Owen, Abergwili Palace. Police Court.—At the Carmarthen County Police Court on Saturday Walter Atkinson, a discharged soldier, employed at Gellimor farm, Maesybont, Llanarthney, was fined S> 1 for having been drunk and disorderly on the 12th inst., at 10.30 p.m., on the Porthy- rhyd Road. He also used bad language.— PC. Roberta proved the case. Diploma of M.D.-At the last Covocation at Oxford, we notice that the rJiploma ot 'M.D. was conferred on Dr. L. Meredith Davies, Medical Officer of Health for the a 'County of Cardiganshire. Dr. Meredith Davies is the younger son of Mr. James Davies, J.P., Ucheldir, Carmarthen. Mr. John Hinds, M.P., has received "a letter from the Great Western Railway Com- pany stating that they are postponing for the present the withdrawal of the workmen's train from Carmarthen to Pembrey. New Business.—An announcement in our advertisement columns denotes that Mr. Albert Rees, 68, Water-street, has com- menced business as a baker and confectioner at an establishment called the Golden Crust Bakery. Football.—The Grammar School football team played a return match against Llan- dilo Intermediate School at Llandilo on Saturday, when they were defeated by 11 points to nil. Hockey Match.—The County Girls' hoc- key team played their first match of the season- on Monday against the High School team. The game, which was enthusiastically watched by the pupils of both schools, was keenly contested and resulted in a well- merited victory for the County Girls' School, who won by three goals to nil. Two goals were shot by Florrie 'Jenkins (captain) and « one by Victoria Daniel. Prudential's Successful Year.-The Pru- dential Asurance Co., Ltd., have just issued -their balance-sheet and a summary of it will enable readers to readily grasp important points which show that the past year wrought the Company the largest volume of business they have ever done. The total money invested in British Government Securities is nearly £ 36,000,000; the Reserve Fund is £ 4,450,000; while the total income is noarlv E22,000,000, being an increase of nearly £ 2,000,000 over 1917. It is interest- ing to note that Carmarthen district has established a record during the year, and another important point is that the Com- pany have now taken up a Fire Insurance. Mr. T. Reed, the local superintendent, is to be congratulated on the most excellent show of successjn his district. Old College Sraool.—Students are now being demobilised very rapidly and allowed to return to resume their work in former lines. Seven students of the Old College School have already commenced work, in- clcding four ministerials:—Mr. Thomas J enki, Llanelly (ministeriall; Mr. John Davies, Cwmdwyfran (ministerial); Mr. Hubert Morgan, Treorchi (ministerial); Mr. Tnm Perkin, Llanstephan Road (rainisteriall; Mr. Emlyn Abraham. Glyncorrwg (medical); Mr. Oswald Thomas. M.P.S., Parade (medi- cal); Mr. Gwilym Evans, Johnstown (office work). Many more will soon be in Wales pursuing their former objects in schools and colleges where they were registered before the war was declared. Cor.cert.Tiie last of the series of con- certs which have been held this winter ui.der the auspices of the local branch ot the Discharged and Demobilisfed Sailors and Soldiers' Federation, in aid of their Benevo- lent Fund, was held at the Lyric on Sunday evening, and was a great success. The hall was crowded with an appreciative audience. The following noted artistes contributed to a high-class progrnmme--Madamt- John Thomas, Llanelly (soprano), who needs no it troduction; contralto, Miss Mary Groom, Burry Port, of the Queen's Hail, London, Provincial Concerts; baritone, Mr. Maurice Every, Llanelly, leading baritone I of Moody Manners' Opera Co. and tenor, Mr. Harry Thomas, son of Madame Thomas; elocutionist, Mr. Hywel Myrddin. The accompanist was Mr. Geo. F. Austen, ¡ Mus Bac., A.R.C.O.. organist and choir- master of St. Peter's Church. All the master of St. Peter's Church. All the artistes were in splendid form, end had to I respond to heraty encores. Mr. Harrison Evans was the chairman.

LLANDOVERY. Mr. Norman Owen Draper, Penygawse House, Llandovery, has returned from active service abroad, and begs to thank his customers for their patronage during his absence. From March 20th and all through rhe coming season there will be shown at Penygawse" the very latest styles in .ostum, Coat-Dresses, Blouses, and Mil- ■ incry at keenest prices. An earlv visit will well repay. (950—23:3 At the Llandovery petty sessions on Fri- day, 7th inst., before Alderman T. Watkins and Alderman T. Roberts, a yummona was issued by David Davies, school attendance c.ffioer, against John Nicholas, Garden. street, for neglecting to send his child to school.—Defendant stated that the child was in a wea k state of health and unfit to attend sc'sol.'—The Bench adjourned the case for a fortnight ,to enable defendant to produce a medical certificate. A parish meeting for Llandingat Without was convened on Monday evening to elect seven parish councillors for the ensuing three years. Mr. Edward Roberts, Crown Stores was elected to the chair. The following Local Government electors were declared elected:—Mr. John James, Maesycoed; Mr. Tromas Roberts, Crown Stores; Mr. Evan Prichard, Verdre Villa; Mr. Morgan Grif- fiths, Brynderw; Mr. David J. Thomas, Dan- yrallt; Mr. Evan Williams, Brynawel, and Mr. John Rees Jones, Maesllydan Hall.

LLANNON. On Tuesday afternoon of last week, a meeting was held at the Cross Hands Public Hal! to further the movement for passenger railway facilities for the districts of Cross Hands, Tumble, and Penygroes. Mr. D. Stephens, Maesybont, presided. On the proposition of Mr. W. Greville, C.C., it was resolved to make representations to the reconstruction committee for a railway from Pontardulais to Carmarthen, with a branch running from Cross Hands to meet the G.W.R. line from Pantyffynnon to 1 landilo. Messrs. W. Greville, D. Stephens, James Thomas, and J. Davies were appointed a deputation to present petitions in favour in London before the reconstruction com- mittee. On Saturday evening, a reception concert was given at the Public Hall, Cross Hands. '\11'. Robert Evans, Gwili House, presided. The following demobilised soldiers were re- clpient, of the usual gifts:—Privates Willie Watkins, John Gcorgo, Tom Edwards, John Edwards, Richard Dakin, and Bert Lewis.

LLANDDAUSANT. An interesting presentation took place at the Council School on Friday evening, the 38th nit., when Mrs. L. Phillips, assistant mistress, was the recipient of a beautiful silver tea service on the occasion of her marriage. In the afternoon a splendid tea was enjoyed by all the good-wishers who were present, and in the evening a miscel- laneous concert was held. The chairman was Mr. Morgan Jones, Cilbrydwen. In making the presentation on behalf of the parishioners, Miss Thomas, Cefnceidrym, paid high tribute to Mrs. Phillips' long and faithful services, and to her sterling quali- ties. Mr. Thomas, Beilyglas; Mr. Thomas, postmaster, Mr. Davies, D.C., Nantllwyd; Mr. Davies, Tirbach; Mr. Roderick Talsarn, and Mr. Bowen, schoolmaster, also expressed in felicitous terms their appreciation of Mrs. Phillips' services. The recipient expressed her thanks in suitable terms. Appropriate pennillion had been composed for the occa- sion.

LLANDILO. Mr. Rees Davies, of Bronafon, Thomas- street. who had acted as librarian for nearly iour years during the absence with the colours of Mr. J. S. Griffiths, was on Saturday night, the 8th inst., presented by the members of the Llandilo Public Hall and Literary Institute with a wallet con- taining over B14 in Treasury Notes a" a .0kerl of apreciation for services- rendered. The Ven. Archdeacon Robert. Williams, M.A. (vicar )presided. The death took place at Swansea Hospital on Wednesday in last week of Mr. William' John Jones, son of Mr. axhd Mrs. Timothy vPonee. of Rrynywawr, Penybank, at the age of 28 years, after an illness of long standing. Deceased had been on the staff of Lloyds Bank, Llandilo, for 10 years, and vas most highly respited. a he funeral, which was largely atended, took place on Monday, the 10th, inst., at Siloh Buna Ground, Penybank, Llandilo. The Revs. Stephen Thomas (pastor) and Wm. Bowen (Penygroes) officiated. The chief mourners were the deceased's parents, brothers and sisters A brother of the deceased was killed in the war last September. At Capel Newydd a miscellaneous concert and cantata was given on Thursday ovor.mg of last week, which was well attended, and resulted in the sum of £37 Is. 6d. being handed to the treasurer, Mr. D. Jones Mor- ris, by Messrs. David Evans, Lloyds pans. The following took part in the miscellaneous concert:-Violin concerto with orchestral accompaniment, Mr. Willie Edwards; Miss Bronwen WiUiams, Mr. D, J, Rhys. The cantata was entitled '^Cftmbna, and the In iallowing were the artistes t-P-oprano, Miss Nellie Bowen, Miss E. J. Ross; contralto. Miss Bronwen Williams; tenor, Mr. D. J. Davies; bass, Mr. D. Lewis (Llew Cib), Mr. J. R. Evans; elocutionist, Mrs. John Wil- liams, Mrs. H. W. Griffiths. Orchestra: 1st violin, Mr. Frank and Jones (leader), Mr. Willie Edwards; 2nd violin, Mr. Edison Price; viola, Mr. Jack Morgan; Butt, Ir. T. Morgan; piano, Mrs. P. R- Darnel; organ, Miss Olwen Williams Mr. John Evans wos conductor, and Mr. J, Picton chairman. The monthly meeting of the Llandilo Urban District Council was held at the Publio Hall on Tuesday night, 4th inst., Mr. A. E. Harries, J.P., presiding. Mr. LD. Pritchard Davies asked why a letter [from a Ml". Holland had to "lie on the table'* as mentioned in the minutes of the Electric Light Committee. He thought they had treated the gentleman with con- tempt. They should have given him a chance to submit a scheme. Mr. D. Mor- gan thought that Mr. Davies had put a wrong construction on the letter, The 00m- mittee thought the offer made was inoppor- tune. On the suggestion of Mr. D. Prit- chard Davies the matter tias deferred for him to get more information on-the sub- ject.—The Surveyor said that the machine- gun for the town had arrived. It was an awful fright." It was minus a tripod and munition box.—Mr. Hy. W. Jones: It is but a toy.—Mr. A. E. Harries reported on the conference held re he Llandilo and Lampeter Light Railway. L was a most successful meeting, and by its enthusiasm there was hope of having a railway very eoon.—The Chairman explained that he thought the Clerk as fuel controller was en- titled for rent for the use of his office. It would not come out of the rates. Mr. D. Morgan was not antagonistic to it, but he thought that the controller had to provide an office.The Clerk; The payment of rent is in the discretion, of the Council entirely. -It was proposedflthat the matter be re- ferred to the Finance Committee.—Mr. E. W. Evans moved they should pay £ 5 a year.—Mr. E. W. Evans said in some places they paid as much as £ 25.—" £ he Clerk stated the money would come from the Treasury and not from the Council.-Mr. Hy. W. Jones: We shall only be spending other people's money.—It was agreed to refer it to the Finance Committee.—The Surveyor reported that he had caught three lads damaging the railings in the Park, and had taken them to the Police Station. By the way the lads were doing the damage, it looked as if it was not the first time. In reply to Mr. H. W. Jones he said the damage done by the boys was from three to four shillings, but the eame evening damage to the extent of JB2 had been done.—Mr. D. Morgan advocated treating the lads as first offenders. They should be brought before the Chairman and severely repri- manded.—Mr. D. P. Davies: It is in the hands of the police. I don't think we have anything to do with it.—Mr. D. Morgan was opposed to letting the police deal with it.- The Surveyor said the damage was done by wood being brought from Dynevor Park, where there had been tree-felling, by fire- wood gatherers through Penlan Park. It was not done by children alone.-Mr. D. Morgan was for asking the parents to give them a thrashing. If the parents had any control over the children they would soon put a stop to it.—Mr. J. H. Rees reminded the Chairman that they had sent a deputa- tion to the police to ask them to take action in the matter.—The Chairman thought they might get the boys brought before them.- The Chairman thought they might get the boys brought before them.—Mr. D. P. Davies: We have no right to have them before us.—Mr. J. R. Evans moved that they pass it over this time to see what effect the notices would have.—Mr. D. P. Davies mentioned that unless they put a stop to it now the offence would be re- peated.—Mr. D. Morgan moved that the Chairman, Vice-chairman, with the Deputy- Chief Constable, see the parents and boys.— Mr. Hy. W. Jones said it would be contra- dictory to what they had told the Deputy- Chief before when they asked him to pro- secute. He suggested they should ask the parents to pay the damage.—The Surveyor explained that the amount of mischief that was going on was very great. One day ho only narrowly averted the sheds in the mart being burnt down.—It was eventually agreel that the Chairman and Vice-chairman should do as requested, and that notices in regard to the mischief should be sent to different schools. At Ebeneaer Baptist Chapel (vestry) last Tuesday evening, the 18th mst., under the auspices of the Young People's Guild, a very successful concert wae held, over which the Rev. G. Edmund Williams (pastor) presided. The following took part:—Miss Olwen Rees, Miss Muriel Evans, Miss Elsie Thomas, Miss A. James, Mrs. Hugh Williams, Miss Raddie Richards, Miss M. Davies Miss Annie Davies, Mr. Ivor James, and Miss Maud Williams, and Mr. Henry Thomas. This concert brought to a close a series of popular entertainments held at the Ebenezer Vestry during the winter session. Much praise is due to the energetic secretaries, Mr. Ben- jamin Griffiths and Miss A. M. Smith, for the success of these entertainments. A memorial service will be held at Eben- ezer Baptist Chapel on Sunday afternoon next at 3 o'clock p.m. to the late Sergt. Norman Thomas, son of Mrs. Thomas, but- cher, 50, Rhosmaen-street, Llandilo who was reported missing in Franc since November, 1917, and who is now officially reported as having been killed. Official information has been received by Mrs. Thomas, of therose and Crown, Llan- dilo, of the death in action in France of her son, Sergt. Norman Thomas, of the K.R.R., which took place as far back as November, 1917. Meanwhile the relatives have spent a very anxious time owing to the uncertainty as to his fate. He was one of two brothers serving in the same regiment, the other being Sergt. Alfred Thomas. A nephew, Mr. Willie Morgan Thomas, has also served in the Navy and has only just been demobilised. We regret to note that Mr. R. Shipley Lewis, clerk to the Llandilo Board of Guar- dians and Rural District Council for over 40 years, is indisposed and has been suffering for the past fortnight. On Sunday last the Rev. Robert Griffiths, of the London Missionary Society, attracted large congregations at services held at the Tabernacle and Capel Newydd Congrega- tional Churches. The new pastor of Salem C.M. Church, Llandilo (the Rev. Lemuel Jones), late of Goppa, Pontardulais, is already makmg his influence felt in his new sphere of labour. The Rev. W. Davies, The Walk, who is gradually recovering from his recent severe illness, has been the recipient of congratu- lations from far and near on his re-election to a seat on the aldermanio bench of the Carmarthenshire County Council. The rev. gentleman has been a member of the Council from its inception. A most interesting evening was spent at the Memorial Hall on Wednesday, the 19th March, when addresses, accompanied by magic lantern views, were delivered by the Rev. D. B. Roberts, M.A., B.D. Willie David Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, of Pantglas, Hafod-y-bridge, Llan- wrda, a pupil at the Llandilo County Inter- mediate School, received injuries on the football field on Monday evening which re- sulted in his death at 3 o'clock a.m. on Tuesday morning. On Tuesday evening Mr. T. H. Powell held an inquiry at Alan-road, Llandilo, into the circumstances attending the death. Evidence of identity was given by the father, who said that tne last time the deceased was ill was in November, when he suffered from influenza., No doctor saw him then. He had been subject to some kind of fits, but not for the last five or six years. He entered the Intermediate School last September.—Mr. Thomas Davies, Fair View, Llandilo, one of the masters at the Intermediate School, said he was in charge of the game. On Monday afternoon de- ceased was playing football, and in a scramble he was apparently hurt. The game was a junior practice game with about 20 each side. Witness's attention was first drawn to deceased by two of the other players. He was then lying on the ground, but quite conscious. He told witness he had been' kicked on his head, but felt better. Witness examined the spot where he said he had been kiclceu, but found no marks, After staying out of the game for about five I minutes deceased resumed play, and after continuing for a short time retired altogether. He did not complain at all, but eat on some steps at the corner of the field. At the close of the game witness saw deceased in school when lie was changing his clothing, when he said he felt considerably better. He then seemed quite normal and cheerful. -John Gerwyn Thomas, Pentrecwn Villa, Ffairfach, a pupil, said he was taking part in the practice game and deceased was full-back in the opposing team. Witness was one of the forwards in his team. De- ceased got hold of the ball and witness tackled him. They both fell to the ground. and other players fell on top of them. When he got up witness saw deceased cry- ing. In tackling him witness's knee came in contact with deceased's head. He did not think it was anything serious. He had seen other boys crying when hurt in a game. He did not stop to ask bim any questions. He knew deceased well, and was quite friendly with him and had never had any quarrel with him.—Daniel William Lewis, brother of deceased, also & ptipil at the school, gaid he shared deceased s bed. About 5.45 on Monday afternoon when he came to his lodgings he found deceased in bed sleep- ing. Miss Jones, the landlady, came back and fore to see deceased until 12.30 p.m., when she went to bed. Deceased was very quiet, and appeared to be very drowsy until 2.30 a.m., when he became very restless and rubbed his head and -his eye a great deal. W itness asked what was the matter and how he felt. He made • no reply. He repeated the question several times with the like re- sult. He then called Miss Jones, who came at once and sent for a doctor. Deceased wap now very restless and breathing hard. Evi- dence wa« given by Dr. Lloyd, who stated that the cause of death was cerebral hemor- rhage the direct result of a blow on the head, probably by playing football.—The Coroner returned a verdict in accordance with the medical evidence, and that death was caused accidentally. He expressed sym- pathy with the relatives.

DRYSLWYN, LLANGATHEN. The death has occurred of Mr. D. B. pan, Caeaunewydd Farm, Dryslwyn on Thursday, the 6th inst., after a short illness, m bis 85th year. He was highly respected in the district, and a senior deacon of Cross Inn C.M. Chapel. He was a native of Mothvey, and a direct descen- dant of ivleddygon Myddfai," who are connected with the legend of the "Fair Maiden of Van Pools." He leaves a widow and mne children, Mho have all been brought up worthy of their ancestors to mourn his loss. The funeral took place on Monday, the 10th inst., at Llangathen Churchyard, and was largely attended. The following ministers officiated :-At the house. Revs. E. J. Evans, Cross Inn; W. D. Rowlands, Water-street, Carmarthen; D. Richards (Ind.), Mothvey; and J. Edwards, Llanfynydd. At the church and graveside, the Rev. J. A. Williams (vicar) officiated, a«sisterf by the Curate of Court Henry. Amongst others present were: Rev. D. Wil- liams. I.kindiio; Rev Corris Davies, Llan- dilo: Rev. Isaac Davies, Nantgaredig; Mr. Williams, manager, Barclays hank, Llan- dovery, and Capt. W. LI. Roberts, Llandilo. Ihe chief mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Morgan, Broad. Oak (son and daugh- ter-in-law) Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Morgan, Carmarthen (son and daughter-in-law); Mr. O. Morgan, Harrow (son); Messrs. John and Thomas Morgan. Caeaunewydd (sons); Misses Magdalene, Annie and Margaret Morgan, Caeaunewydd (daughters); Mr. and Mrs. Price, Nantyrharn, Cray (brother and "ister-in-law); Mr. D. Dalies, Rhyblid (pepbew); Mr. and Miss Jones, Llwymn- meredydd (nephew and niece); Mrs. Rich- _ds, Pencelly (niece); Mr. and Miss Jones, Cilbrydwen (nephew and niece); and Miss Thomas, Cefn House, Llanddausant (niece). Beautiful -Toral wreaths were sent

LLANSADWRN. The death has taken place of Mrs. Thomas, Park Lodge. Of a quiet and amiable disposition, she was held in the highest esteem by all, and her demise will be keenly felt. The funeral, which took place on Tuesday, the 4th inst., at Llan- sadwrn Churchyard, was one of the largest seen for many years, which testified to de- ceased's popularity. The chief mourners were: Mr. David Thomas (husband), Mr. J. J. Thomas (sonl, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Thomas, Manordilo (son and daughter-in- law I; Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Thomas, New Myrddin, Llandilo (son and daughter-in- law) Mr. and Mrs. D. Davies, Bishop's Mill, Llanwrda (daughter and gon-in-lawl; Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Thomas, Bedw-Gleis- ion, Llanwrda (son and daughter-in-law). At the house the Rev. D. Bowen Hermon; Rev. J. C. Griffiths, Porthyrhyd, and the Rev. E. G. Rees, Carmel, officiated, whilst at the church and graveside the last rites were pronounoed by the Rev. Lewis Morris (vicar), Rev. J. Jones, vicar of Gwynfs, and the Rev, J, Jonee (curate). Amongst the general publit were: Major Williams, Gran- tham. T. colnshire; Messrs. Thomas Rooí-ts, IP., Crown Stores, Llandovery; John Lewis, of the firm of John Lewis and Son, timber merchants, Swansea; David Davies, manager of the Waunarlwydd Col- lieries; Walter James, Frondeg, Llanga- dQCk, &e. The family wishes to thank all through the "Journal" for the kind letters of sympathy received. FARMERS. A sacred concert was held at the Council School on Feb. 21st in aid of the Distriot Sailors and Soldiers' Memorial Fund. Rev. G. Jones, Vicar of Caio, presided, and Miss a'lo' Casburn accompanied. The following con- tributed to a splendid programme:—Miss Casburn, Mr. Dd. Jones, Mr. D. L. Mor- gan, Master Tom Jones, iss E. jEvans4 Nr. Thomas Rees, Misses Thomas and Misses Jones, Rev. R. Rogers, Mr. W. Lewis, Mr. Thomas Rees; trio. Rev. and Mrs. R. Rogers and Mr. T. P. Griffiths. Addresses were given by the Chairman, Mr. W. Thomas, Rev. R, Rogers, B.A., and Rev. D. Williams, B.A. Capt. Morgan, Lampeter, unveiled the portraits of five local soldiers who have fallen in the cause of freedom and justice. The fallen heroes were: Pte. Dd. Thomas, S.W.B. (Llwyn- helig). killed in action; Pte. Levi Pugh Griffiths, R.A.M.C. "(Waunfawrl, missing since August, 1915; Pte. James Davies, 9th Welsh (Old Royal Oak), died at Etaples, France: Pte. Dd. Thomas, Welsh Regt. (Maesionydd), died at Cardiff Hospital. These portraits, in future, will be hung in the school.

Local Cattle Marts CARMARTHEN. The usual Weekly mart was held at Car- marthen on Wednesday last by Messrs. Lloyd and Thomas, when 60 cows and calves were sold at prices ranging from JB20 to £42. One hundred and seventy calves were sold at prices ranging from 30s. to 25, and 39 fat cattle and 34 sheep were graded and al located. ST. CLEARS. The usual fortnightly mart was held by Messrs. J. Howell Thomas and Son, auc- tioneer^ Carmarthen, at St. Clears on Tues- day. There were 27 fat cattle and about 33 sheep graded and allocated. Twenty cows and calves met with a ready demand, with prices up to £ 50, the average price being £ 35.

— Births, Marriages, and Deaths DEATH. Jenkins.—On the 11th of March, at Peny- morfa, Carmarthen, Catherine A. Jenkins, aged 87. IN MEMORTAM. Griffiths.-In ever-loving memory of Pte James Griffiths, S.W.B., of Llanellv, beloved brother of Mrs. Tom Griffiths, Ironmonger, Sheffield House, Lammas- street, Carmarthen, who was killed in action in France March 22nd, 1918. Sleep on, dear brother, take thy rest, You did your duty, and did your best. You are not forgotten, dear brother, Nor ever will you be, As long as life and memory lasts, I will remember thee. —From his Sorrowing Sister. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Mr. Evan Ilowells and family, of Elba Street, Gowerton, wish to thank all friends and relatives for their kind expressions of sympathy in their sad bereavement; also for floral tributes. (553—21:3

(Continued from following column). Ald. James Phillips St. Clears, said rightly or wrongly, the price of milk was fixed by the Government, and he agreed with Dr. Williams that local bodies should provide milk to necessitous children. Last year. farmers were urged by the Board of Agriculture to supply milk to the industrial areas and to convert the surplus milk into cheese because—so they were told-a pound of cheese would be better to a worker going do a coal mine than a pound of butter. If the farmers had not responded to that t appeal there would be a great shortage of milk to-day. It was not fair to suggest now that the price of milk should be re- duced without consulting the farmers. Why should they deal with the price of milk and not other things also? The resolution was defeated by 32 votes to 29 On the motion of Mr. John Jones, Ferry- side. it was decided to support the effort made by the Carmarthen Town Council to get the munition train between Carmarthen and Pembrey continued.

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