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» —y-^»=?3Hggg=' WEST WALES SANATORIUM ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL. An important meeting of the executive committee of the West Wales Sanatorium was held at Car- marthen on Monday, when Mr. David Davie*, Slf, Lord Kenvon, Mr Gibbins, and Mr. Thomas Jones (secretary for the National Memorial bcheme) at- tended and explained the relationship of the nation- al movement with the Alltmynydd fcanatoriuni. Sir James Druiniiiond, Bart., C.B., llordjjeu^nant of Carmarthenshire), presided over a full attend ance, others present being Sir Charles Picton Castle; Sir Owen bcourheld Bt ^liiam. town; Lieut.-General Sir James HilU-J-ohne, VU G.C.B., Dolaucothi; Miss F- Le*es' B Reddie, Penrallt; Miss Mi Uward, Tenby; Mrs. B. £ nu», Llanfair Grange, Llandovery; Mr. John Lewis, Gwynfrvn, Carmarthen; Mr Me £ >Q Danyrallt; Col. Morns, Ammanford; *lr" Be* flvvvstod Abbot, Pencader; Mr. J. C. Hart or Falcondale; Mr. P. J Wheldon, Bowen-Jones, Carmarthen; Miss Kate Alle • berth; Mrs. Gwynne-Hughes, Tregeyb; Mr. bidney J Rees; Mr Dudley Williams-Drummond and Mrs. Drummond, Hafodneddyn; Major Dowdeswdl stephan; Mr. D. Wilhams Maescanol, Llanygther Mrs Peel, Taliaris, Llandilo; Mr. A. J. Pntcnar c '■ i pmirt- Mr C P- Lewis, Llandovery; Mies Stackpole Court, Mr. > Tenbv; Ethel Jenkins, Penymorfa; Mr. H. J. Alle Dr. Stile, Pembroke; and the feecreta ( P Hl"iSter was read from Dr. Dougl.. Reid. Tenby, who stated that he had very decided views as to the future of the Alltymynycld Sanatonum and its ■ fhft Welsh National Memorial to Edward. Although admitting the advantages o t o idea of the West Wales Sanatorium being part o the Welsh National Memorial, he wished to point f ihflt the Alltvmvnydd Sanatorium was itself "reaftrf" SSl't. the l.«e L.dv Drunmorf without whose self-sacrifice and efforts it would not ^"urs'we-t yr—A as turned into a memorial to nybody else-even one so illustrious as the late King. Smcethe Sanatorium had been established there had been a great im. provement in the habits of the people as those who returned home were the best missionaries. If the Wtorium were handed over to the N.tu.n.1 Memo- rial Committee there would be no reason ♦hat its position would be improved. The ment would be removed from Carmarthen to on Shrewsbury, or Newtown, and Pahentswould prob ably be sent from other district than the three counties He thought that the best course would be to raise'a King Edward VII. Endowment Fund for the benefit of the West Wales Sanatorium, A letter was also read from the Pembroke UOCK Urban Council, in which they stated that the s S" Sanatorium mi5ht well be taken over and considered part of the national scheme. Mr P J. Wheldon said that all they had to con aider was the extent to which the National Mem- orial would affect them and what they were goin ?o Jo to tip it. They had ri.ht to be proud of what thev had done, inasmuch as they ha given the lead to the whole of Wales m the^mag- nificent crusade against tuberculosis. He had a^ sured the promoters of the national movement tha they in West Wales «r, not by ™*n9 ■warm to the scheme of Mr. Da\id in those three counties had only touched the fringe of what was necessary to stamp out tu^rcul<^Q Thev had onlv provided a home to cure those who were in the initial stage of consumption. The Chairman said he was sure there was no place where the national scheme would receive a more genuine and hearty welcome than in Carmarthe. Lord Kenvon. h.v.ns chained the nat.ona scheme, said that its promoters were aware tha thev in West Wales had a sanatorium which aimed at the verv root of what they were endeavouring to do, but they did not want to have overUnpi. attacks on the same disease. Therefore, they hoped that by some plan they in W est Wales, would join in the National Memorial. They had spent large sums of monev on their institution at Alltymynjdd and the upkeep of it was still a tax upon thorn .but it was not beyond the wit of man to devise some scheme by which they could well take a part in the National Memorial to King Inward, wh'ch apparently the largest of any kind m the Unted Kingdom, at present. The national scheme went further ^han they in West Wales had gone, m so far that they hoped by education and other means to bring home to the people the simpler ways of checking the disease than merely by ^e use of of sanatoria. Education was half the battle in deal- ing with tuberculosis. They were quite wilhng to enter into any business arrangement with the three Counties of Carmarthen, Cardigan, and Pembroke in regard to the Alltvmynydd Sanatorium, bearing in mind that it should be a National Memorial to King Edward. A NATIONAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN. I Mr. David Davies, M.P., outlined the history of the scheme, and added that meetings had been I held in nearly every county in Wales, at each ot which resolutions had been passed in favour of the campaign against consumption. The movement would be developed to what might be called th national health campaign, which would be managed by a permanent body representative oi the various lial bodies in Wales. If a National Memorial had not been proposed they would, no doubt, have a large number of local memorials dotted all over the country. The movement was a wide one, and before they knew the extent of the funds at then disposal it was very difficult to formulate a defi- nite scheme. It was as yet impossible to say how many sanatoria and dispensaries were really to be erected and how much money was to be set apait for purely educational work. Their first objeot was to agree on the general principle of a campaign against the terrible disease, and when they got the necessary funds a committee representative of the country would would formulate proposals, and at- terwards there would be started a memorial associa- tion, which would be put on a permanent footing to carry out the work in future years. So far as the three counties of West Wales were concerned, they recognised that they had taken the first step before the rest of Wales awoke to the essential need of doing anything. They in West Wales took the matter up most energetically, and erected a splen- did sanatorium, which showed an example to the rest of the Principality- After the excellent results of that institution they would only be too anxious to do what they could to assist in the National Mem- orial. Verv little work had been done on the edu- cational side of the question and in providing dis- pensaries, which were most necessary if the work was to be carried on effectively. It was a°10tj that the endowment of the national scheme should be forthcoming, and that they should not have to go cap-in-hand every year to apply funds. If it were a drag on the country it would be very difficult to keep it on a proper footing. They were extremely anxiously trat the whole of Wales should join in the national scheme. (Hear, hear.) It was also generally recognised that the Alltymynydd Sana- torium had certainly a prior claim for special treat- ment from any national fund of that sort, because it v.as the first institution of the Win J in Wales (applause;. They were all wishing for the same ob- ject, and they hoped at that early stage to arrive at an agreement on broad lines with them in West Wales, so that the collection of funds might pro- ceed in those three counties. Until they knew what funds were ai their disposal it would be impossible for them to formulate a definite scheme, but they could feel assured that whatever WAS done the claims of the Alltymynydd Sanatorium would be fully recognised, and that the institution would receive its proper proportion of the funds at their disposal. Lieut.-General Sir James Hills-Jolines, V.L., G.C.B. (Dolaucothi), asked if anything had been decided as to the number of Sanatoria to be erected and whether the various counties had been told off in groups? Mr. David Davies replied that the whole question of Sanatoria had been left entirely in abeyance up to the present. They had not endeavoured to formu- late any detailed scheme whatever, because once the question of grouping the counties was considered at the present juncture, complications would at once arise and make it more difficult to carry out the scheme and get the money. Sir Charles Philipps (Picton Castle) asked what proportion of the money subscribed would be de- voted for endowment purposes. Mr. David Davies replied that all they could say at present was that whatever was done would be endowed from the very start, and that they did not intend to go beyond the money available. Lord Kenyon said it was not intended to erect one large building for the whole of Wales. The idea was to bring sanatoria within reach of the people. Sir James Hills-Johnes—Whatever balance is left will be equally divided between all the sanatoria 8s (,:ldowmem? ALLOCATION OF FUNDS. Mr. David Davies said that, supposing the sum of collected, they hoped to allocate a certain amount for educational work, a certain amount for dispensaries, and a certain amount for sanatoria and for institutions like open-air schools. The money would he spent equaHy throughout Wales, and all would come out from endowment. They hoped to get from companies, Trade Unions, Friendly Societies, and Corporations, annual sub- scriptions towards the maintenance of a certain number of beds for their members. Mr. Gibbins said that whatever sum would be raised it would be the finality, and the committee would close the fund. It would not be a question of going round for money annually and holding bazaars and such things (hear, hear). The promoters were now only acting as collectors, and as persons trying to stir the people to take an interest in the move- ment. Ultimately it would be for medical men and I experts to say how the money could be best used for the benefit of the Principality. Sir Charles Philipps asked if the valde of the Alltvmvnvdd Sanatorium would be considered as a general contribution to the national fund, and if the -ene o I three counties of West Wales would be credited with it? Lord Kenyon said that any gift given would be credited to the full. Mr. J. C. Harford (Lampeter) said he did not think there was a single person in the three counties who was not willing to join in the national move- ment. The Chairman asked the deputation if they could tell them straight whether they intended to endow the Alltymynydd Sanatorium to the best of their ability. He for one was looking forward to the time when they would not have to hold bazaars for the benefit of the Sanatorium, or even be called upon to contribute their annual subscriptions. He felt confident that the Carmarthenshire County Council, which had so loyally supported them, would le continue their generous subscription of JB150 for two beds. They would do all in their power to help the national scheme. Putting aside the question of the sanatorium, they, as loyal Welshmen, looked upon the matter as a King Edward Memorial. The least thing they could do was to meet Mr. David Davies, who had so generously supported them at Alitymynydd (applause). All of them were most deeply grateful to Mr. Davies for his most generous subscription, which was most welcome at a time when they were in great distress. When it was a question whether they could carry through the project of the Alltymynydd Sanatorium, Mr. Davies came to their rescue. He hoped to call a county meeting in January, and Earl Cawdor intended call- ing a meeting in Pembrokeshire, whilst a meeting was held in Cardiganshire that day. Replying to questions, Mr. David Davies stated that the medical men who had been consulted were very strongly in favour of the educational and pre- ventive sidi of the question. They stated that sanatoria must be part of the scheme, but that the other part -of the scheme was quite as important. That was the reason they started a travelling ex- hibition. It was very difficult to group the counties at that stage. The Chairman-Would you be able to help us by taking patients when we have no beds vacant at Alltymynydd? Would you be able to supply beds to those patients in the other sanatoria? Mr. David Davies stated that the general feeling was that the sanatoria, when erected, shoUÙ not be confined to any particular county, bur, as patients came in from any part of Wales, they should be sent to "any sanatorium, and that there should be interchanging between the counties. The institu- tions would be controlled by local committees on the spot, with one central office. Dr. Basil Adams, medical superintendent of Allty- mynydd Sanatorium, stated that the death-rate in Cardiganshire was higher than any part of Great Britain, and, consequently, they had to fight harder in West Wales. Mr. Davies's scheme was much wider than theirs in West Wales. They had started in the middle of the stick as it were, instead of at the beginning. They had done nothing on the broader lines against tuberculosis. The scheme was not a new one, for it had been in vogue in Edin- burgh for years. He had inspected their colonies and dispensaries in Edinburgh, and they were miles beyond them in Wales. In Edinburgh they kttaclLed the greatest importance to dispensaries, without which they contended sanatoria could not do its work. He would live to see a dispensary established in every town. The Edinburgh dispensary was opened in 1887 and was doing excellent work, and he hoped the death-rate in Wales wculd be dimi- nished in a corresponding manner to that of Edin- burgh. Asked as to what was meant by dispensary, Dr. Adams explained that it was a central building where people in the neighbourhood suffering from con- sumption could attend and get free advice, and possibly treatment as well. An officer would be in charge who was more or less an expert. The appalling ignorance of the patients at the sanatorium showed that they did not know the rudiments of the treatment, and if he refused to teach them they would go home and infect other people. At the dispensary, people would be taught how to look after themselves at home. Dr. Bowen-Jones (Carmarthen) said they were tackling the most important social question of the day. It was the most prevalent disease, and was hundreds of years old B.C. He most strongly urged them to support the national scheme, because they in West Wales had only touched the fringe of the question. He hoped the scheme would be the means of stamping out the disease, the same as had been done with typhus and small-pox. When lie was a child, typhus vas very prevalent, but they did not see it to-day. He hailed the national scheme with the greatest delight. He hoped Mr. David Davies's name would go down to posterity in the same way as the name of John Howard did. Rev. A. Fuller Mills said that all they wanted was an assurance that they would not be left out in the cold. As chairman of the Carmarthenshire County Council he assured them there would be no difficulty in getting the support of that body. At first there was considerabie amount of prejudice at the Board of Guardians, but now there was a ripening of opinion all round in favour of sanatoria. On the motion of Sir Charles Philipps, seconded by Sir James Hills-Johnes, V.C., G.C.B., a resolu- tion was unanimously passed expressing the meet- ing's pleasure at hearing the interesting statements of the deputation, and pledging itself to do its utmost to support the National Memorial to King Edward VII. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the deputa- tion and the chairman.
BLACK MONDAY
BLACK MONDAY FACING THE WEEK'S WORK. Are you sorry that Sunday i, over, and a new week's work has to be faced? It is a question of taking the right food. Very likely a smaller amount, at a lower cost. would feed you better. For instance, if you had a cup of Dr. Tibbies' Vi-Cocoa with breakfast, you will very likely find that you do not need so much other food, and yet you will he better fed; for Vi-Cocoa is a food in itself, and helps to digest the other foods eat feed the body a good deal and the brain only a too. The fact is, that while most things which we little. Vi-Cocoa is a brain food and a body food too. Starved brains are what make men dread Monday morning. Dr. Tibbies' Vi-Cocoa makes Monday welcome. It makes go like play. You are surprised when knocking-off time comes, for instead of being tired you feel fresh and full of life. You will enjoy your leisure, because you have not been worn out by your work. Do not ask your grocer for cocoa. Ask for —it makes all the difference. Every grocer sells Vi-Cocoa in 6d. packets and 9d. and 1/6 tins.
FISHING IN THE TEIFY
FISHING IN THE TEIFY CONSERVATORS' NEW REGULATION. 'Die quarterly meeting of the Teifv Board of Con- servators was held at the Salutation Hotel, New- castle-Emlyn, on Friday, Mr D. J. Lloyd, Gilfach- wen, presiding. On the motion of Mr Daniel Evans it was decided that the annual close season for sal- cl( mon fishing with rod and line should be from the 1st day of September till the 1st day of March. Mr. Evans also moved that "between the expiration of the first hour after sunset and the commencement of the last hour before sunrise no person should use any net in any inland water except a landing net or a net for taking eels." Mr. Fryer, superin- tending inspector of the Board of Agriculture, spoke in favour of this motion. He said that frequently during low water fish were scooped out of pooh at flight. The salmon ought to get a sporting chance of getting away. On being put to the meet- ing the motion was carried by a majority of one. Mr Frank Morgan-You wil never succeed in enforcing that law. Mr Urias Richards—No do what you will. Mr Jonah Evans-It will simply create poaching. Mr Richards Yes, and Socialism. The head water-bailiff reported that the total weight of salmon caught with nets during the past season amounted to 21 tons, 7 cwt. 1 qr. 5lbs. The salmon caught were in good condition, and many of them were of heavy weight, thi> heaviest weigh- ing 371bs. The salmon fishing with rod and line had been exceptionally good since the commence- 1 ment of the season. The number caught were 355, which was in advance of any previous record.
LAUGHARNE NOTES-
LAUGHARNE NOTES- Dear "Park Lane.I wish to amend my previous note to you, as I have discovered where the "laugh" comes in. I have no doubt that the in- telligence which fills your particular column in this paper, has also conveyed to you the fact that we have just passed through an election, so not wishing to keep you in suspense, and fearing you may credit my unworthy self with solving the problem I hasten to inform you that the Government takes the cake. All Laugharne is laughing at the new game "As you were," and as your incog, conjures up dreams of wealth beyond avarice, I hope that you will treat our friends at Brvnammaii to a game and invite yours truly also. The cost is only a couple of millions which should prove a mere flea bite to Park Lane. You may now oall this ancient town Laugh-arney. "It would be better for a man's right arm to be paralysed than to vote for Mr. Ormsby-Goi-e." Thus spoke the Chancellor of the Exchequer in a Methodist place of worship. Perhaps when the Nonconformists cease baiting the ancient Church of Wales they will turn their attention to the moral and spiritual training of their pet. His words are a disgrace to Christendom. A heathen never pro- fanes his own temple. The dancing classes. have started in earnest, and on Boxing night there will be a long evening. This healthy and innocent pastime brings many young people together in social converse, and it makes an enjoyable break in many a hum-drum existence. The person who can see nothing but evil in the amusements of the young, must have a right down filthy mind. —♦>— Now then Langdon, what's the matter with the football team? I haven't heard of you lately. Anything wicked about it The only instrument Redmond cannot make Asquith dance to, is the "Fife." The Labour party has stolen it. Why is dame Cardiff the prettiest lady in Wales Because she has a "Bu-te" spot. See? —»>— Why is West Carmarthen the most unromantic spot in Wales?—Because she's only a ,Hind quarter. Why is Denbigh the most warlike place in Wales? Because its right arm is not paralysed, and every time it strikes, it draws "Gore." Mr. Fred Renfrev, of the Beach Hotel, Pendine, informs me that he has been appointed to Brook School in place of Miss Mansell, who is resigning, and will take up his dutios after the holidays. Will the dear boy who is troubled with sticky fingers kindly return the brace of pheasants to their rightful owner? The writer lost a brace of duck at the same spot a couple of years ago so that I have some sympathy for my friend Ap. You are no doubt surfeited with reports of the I recent storm, but I don't count it any reason why my readers should not know of its doings here, for I consider them well worth recording; in fact to carry it further we made "records." one of which is probably unique in the history of this town. In the first place it is fourteen years since the sea flooded Frog-street, and boats were enabled to ply therein.The old Cross on the Grist was submerged to within a foot of the top, and both Island House, the residence of Major Congreave to the north, and the Corporation Arms at the foot of Gosport to the south were flooded; the landlord of the latter, Mr J. Williams, being out with a wade net taking every advantage advantage of the watery invasion to secure some of the usual harvest of the sea, but whether he was sufficiently rewarded to recompense him for any inconvenience rude Boreas or Father Neptune may have caused him. I have been unable to discover. The second record made by this storm was the placing of the Sarah, a large coal vessel belonging to Captain John Brown, high and dry six feet above any usual high tide up against the Cliff known as Gin Hill. There is at present no apparent damage to the vessel, but it will be a hazardous and somewhat expensive job to get her down again safely, it being a novelty to find so large a boat so far from her natural element Capt. Brown will have the help of many friends, and I hone to see the Sarah riding safe and sound again at her anchor, and that she will make many a good journey to bring us warmth and comfort for our hearths. Apart from this there has been no serious damage done. but there has been plenty of exciting experiences in the flooded houses, and also plenty of mud. but with the characteristic energy of the cockle fork, they will have all signs of it cleared away in a day or two, and will have every- thing spick and span for the holidays. —— Overheard on the telephoneHullo! Cardiff. are you there? Yes, what is it? Oh, I say, is that you, Denbigh dear: well, what do you want? Oh, nothing much, dear, but would you mind ordering dinner for three at Westminster, I am bringing Montgomery with me, he is such a delightful com- panion. Oh. that is too lovely of you, Denbigh dear: give Monty mv love; but what shill I order for dinner? Well, Cardiff dear, what do you say to a hind quarter of something and a bottle of minus 615? You are really brilliant, Denbigh dear, it will sharpen our appetite for the next round. Well, ta, ta, dear, tell Montv to bring a bottle of his famous 54 vintage with him. Oh. I say Den- bigh, have you heard what the Government has done No. Well, shut your eves and vou'll see it. Ta-ta love." "Vales for de Velch.Mon'dyou. Lost in January 1910 a Radical majority. Any- one returning it to Messrs. Asquith and Co., Government Brokers, will be duly Peeraged. V Last week we lost two of our oldest inhabitants in the persons of Miss Mary Richards, aged 71, sister of the late Mr. Thomas Richards, alderman oi this town, and Mrs. Margt. Jones, aged 71, wife of Mr. Wm. Jones, Water-street. Both were interred in St. Martin's on the 12th inst., and on Friday, the loth inst., was interred also in St. Martin's, the infant son of Mr and lYlrs MoConnell, Croos Hands, John Richard, aged three months. Recognising (with all the respect due from a be- ginner) the old custom of a respected contemporary in giving a review of the various good things to be found at this festive season in the shops of this town which provide for our animal comforts, I re- spectfully leave him his ancient preserves and modestly annex the spiritual side, which I am taught is the correct one for those of tender years. So with all the exuberance of youth I commence on the first object that tumbles against me, and which turns out to be nothing more formidable than a Farmer's Arms. After sampling the quality of his grip, I sat down with the Green Dragon, who I discovered was as harmless as a suffragette. Ask- ing her to accompany me to Browns, she readily consented on my promising to take a Castle for her, and Ship with Three Mariners who had already laid in a stock from the Butchers. Agreeing to this 1 explained that we could not live by meat alone, but should want water, or its equivalent, "Oh," she exclaimed, "I have provided for all that; so come with me to the Fountain." Finding that "she got quite Cross Inn going there, I flung myself into the Carpenter's Arms, who advised me to seek the protection of the Corporation. The latter thobght that I wanted a change of air, and saying that the Beach would be the place to get it, I gladly took the advice and went, where on arrival I had to take a course of waters to be found at the Spring Wells, and to my great delight I soon found myself with a New Inn side. Skipping like a lamb on my way home, I fell in with Three Lords dancing on "some- thing" which I couldn't quite make out. On ask- ing what they meant, they shouted, "We tolt you so, and then they runt round the cornell." And feeling very tired by now, I therefore went home. And now as i have finished my notes, my thoughts turn to the notable day that will be commemorated within a few hours of this paper being in the hands of the public, and I trust that my readers have, found not only some pastime, but also some pi-ofie as well, in the perusal of this new correspondent's notions. If some have found me once or twice) criticising their actions, it has only been done in the public interest and from no personal interest or I Jiave gained, and smoothe the path for the few those who know me best will grant this. In writ- ing these few lines I hope to cement the friendships feling whatever. In fact I have no fish to fry, and who at present cannot see eye to eye with me. In conclusion, I sincerely wish all my readers a right happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
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"HEAVY FLOOD IN CARMARTHEN|
"HEAVY FLOOD IN CARMARTHEN LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY IN SOUTH WALES. The recent gale which swept over Carmarthen is acknowledged by some of the oldest inhabitants to be one of the heaviest ever experienced in the town, and the Hood reached a point which was onlv (Equalled by the overflow which occurred about seventeen years ago. The view that could be seen from the Parade was indeed an extraordinary one. The water covered the Valley of the Towy, spread- ing over the fields, and rendering most of the hedges invisible. Indeed, when witnessed by moon- light it presented a remarkably beautiful sight. This however, was probably not the opinion-of the people who lived along the Quay. The tide flowed over the Quay, and entered the houses. The inhabitants took refuge for themselves and their household goods upstairs. One shop at the end of the Quay, the Towy. Stores, suffered in particular. Although the shutters had been put up, the waves dashing them- selves fiercely against them to a height of four or five feet, wrenched the boards away, smashed the glass, and flooded the ground floor. Fortunately, no body has sustained any serious injury. The mea- dows were flooded for miles along the river, and the traffic has been very much disarranged. The Irish Express from Fishguard, which was due at Carmar- then Junction at 5 p.m., could not proceed any further, and had to come to town. The mail from Neyland was also unable to go further, and had to come to Carmarthen Station. The passengers of both trains had to remain in Carmarthen until 9.30 p.m. The passengers of the Irish Express were transferred to the mail at 9.30, and went to their destination via Llandilo and Swansea. Although the Irish Express was supposed to be in London at 9.30, it did not leave Carmarthen Station until that time. The fish train followed after the express. Telegraphic and elephone communication has been cut off, and telegrams from Manchester and other places due to arrive at mid-day did not reach Car- marthen till 10 p.m. The staff of the Post Office have naturally had great difficulty in dealing with the unexpected situation. About 30 of the electric lamps have been damaged, and on Sunday evening half the place was in total darkness. A house in St. Catherine-street had part of its roof blown away, and a wall in Spring Gardens was demolished by the force of the gale. The roads to Pensarn and Llangunnor were covered with water, and the former village has been floooed. Johnstown has also been under water. Llanstephan has suffered some inconvenience, and the G.W.R. motor-car has ben unable to travel as usual owing to the state of the roads. The one at Llandebie is in the same predicament. On Satur- day morning, however, the damage done to the G.W.R. was repaired. At Kidwelly, the tide, carried by a high wind, overflowed its banks, and the lower parts of the town were inundated. The streets were speedily rendered impassable. Houses in Bridge-street and Station- road, including the Post Office, contained nearly a foot of water. Considerable damage was done to roofs and chimneys by the gale. and some of the vessels at the Quay were also damaged. It is 17 years sinco the tide reached such a height at Kid- welly before. But the effects of the gale in Carmarthen and the district, severe as they have been in some places. are nothing to what has taken place in other parts of South Wales. In Cardiff chimney stacks were falling in all direc- tions, and by six o'clock telegraph and telephone wires were down in many parte. The tramway ser- vice was seriously impeded; the water being three feet deep in some parts, it was quite impossible for the cars to proceed. One G.W.R. platelayer was hurled by the wind against a passing engine, and had to bo taken to the infirmary. Other pedestrians also suffered minor injuries. The slates which were being continually blown off the housetops and hurled into the streets made pedestrians anything but safe. At Aberystwyth a fearful storm was raging, and the whole of the Promenade was swept by hugs breakers. The strain on the stone wall was terrific, espesially opposite Alexandra Hall, where aver 200 women students of the University College reside. It was decided to close the hall early on Saturday morning. An aged couple was sitting down to tea in the kitchen in Aberdare when the ceiling and the furni- ture of the bedroom above came down on their heads. Fortunately they did not sustain any severe injuries. It is the same tale everywhere throughout South Wales. At Monmouth, Neath, Ilfracombe, Port Talbot, Merthyr, etc., streets have been flooded, roofs blown down, railway lines flooded, and bridges swept away. Friday's gale has also claimed a heavy toll of vic- tims at sea. Already five deaths have been recorded in South Wales. In addition to this, four fatalities, for wh ch the hurricane was responsible, occurred on shore. The pilot boat Juno, owned by Mr. R. A. .Beer, of Cardiff, had the misfortune to lose one of the hands ,a man named Thomas Dingey. Mr. Beer, jun., tells the following tale:—He and Dingey were trying to set the trysail, when a wave as high as the mast swept over the ship. Wehn he looked up the unfortunate man was gone, and they were unable to recover him. The Clan Forbes, a Glasgow vessel, put into Mil- ford Haven on Saturday, and reported the death of the second officer, Frederick Pierce, who had been struck by a huge wave with such force that he succumbed to the injuries he received. The steam trawler Weymouth arrived with her flag half-mast. Her mate, Frank Whittimore, a native of Liverpool, was drowned in the storm. He was a young man, not long married. A ketch was driven ashore on Dale Bay, and all hands perished. A Brixham trawler, reported to be the Vigilance, was washed ashore at Tenby. She was dashed against the cliffs and washed to matchwood, her crew of four hands being lost. John Wahtras, a Swede, aged 22, was washed over- board from the steamer Hartburn. No one saw him go over, and nothing has been since seen of him. Other vessels from ail parts of the world have reached port in a battered condition, with the crew utterly exhausted.
LLANDILO AND DISTRICT CATTLE…
LLANDILO AND DISTRICT CATTLE MART SHOW The fifth annual show and fat stock sale, under the auspices of the Llandilo Cattle Market and Auction Mart Company, was held on Monday. Not- withstanding the wretched climatic conditions pre- vailing, rain falling heavily in the morning, followed by a murky atmosphere later on, the entry list was a record one, and some of the finest beasts yet seen at this show were in evidence. The number of spectators, too, showed that the interest taken in the exhibition is increasing very appreciably as time goes on. Mr. D. Burnett, the managing director Williams, wehe early on the field, and with the Wlliams,( were early on the field, and with the assistance of the stewards pushed matters so well t forward that the show finished in good time. Subse- quently Messrs. J. Howell Thomas and Son, auc- tioneers, Carmarthen, and' Mr. W. N. Jones, Tiry- dail, conducted a very successful sale of the stock exhibited. Amongst the buyers were many who had travelled long distances. The following is a list of the awards at THE SHOW. Best fat ox or heifer, property of a tenant farmer -1, Phil Lewis, Pantglas; 2, David Harries, Peny- bank, Llangatlien; 3, Griffiths, Typicca, Llanegwad; he, Thomas, Pwitredavies. Best fat ox or heifer (open) (prizes given by Llan- dilo tradesmen)-I, Phil Lewis, Pantglas; 2 and 3, Earl Cawdor, Stackpole; he, D. Harries, Penybank. Best pen of three lambs—1, Thomas Rees, Glanyr- afonddu; 2, D. Harries, Penybank. Best fat pig 1 and 2, Davies, Cwmifor. Best pen of three fat sheep—1, Lewis, Troedrhiw, Llandilo; 2, James, Talardd. Best pen of three fat porkers—1 and 2, Griffiths, Rhofawr. Special Prize.—The special prize given by Messrs. Joseph Thorley, Ltd., consisting of a piece of plate, for the best beast in the yard was awarded to Phil Lewis, Pantglas, and reserve to Lord Cawdor. The prize beasts sold at respectively £ 36 10s., JE28 10s.. and £ 26. The prize pigs under the hammer realized JEll 15s. and JB8 10s. The prize lambs be- came the property of Mr. W. Stephens, butcher, Llandilo, at JB2 5s. In the beasts the first prize- winner was sold for jE36 10s. to Mr. Davies, New- castle-Emlyn; 2nd, at ;C28, to Mr. Jonathan Jones, Ammanford. Another fine prize-winner was pur- chased by Mrs. Jeffreys-Davies, King's-road, Llan- dovery. In the tenant farmers' class Mr. Rees Davies, Tirvdail, bought a splendid beast for £ 23 10s. Mr. W. Stephens, Llandilo, broukht a beast belonging to Mr. Jones, Manoravon, for B22 15s., and another was sold for £ 21 5s., and another for B20 5s.
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LLANDILO COUNTY COURT
LLANDILO COUNTY COURT This Court was held on Friday before His Honour Judge Lloyd Morgan. The case of Annie Davies Y. Sidney Tavlor, was again referred to. Mr J. R. Williams was for the plaintiff, and Mr T. G. Williams for the defendant. Mr T. G. Williams said that the dispute was whether Sidney Taylor owed the money to Anne Davies or to her husband. An agreement had been come to not to dispute the liability, if no objection were raised to accepting as a counter-claim the debt which Mrs. Taylor had for nursing services against the plaintiff. Mr J. R. Williams said that the case had been going on since July last and had been adjourned several times. He had no objection to a counter- claim being filed against Anne Davies trading as Edmund Davies. There was no counter-claim be- fore the court now. Anne Davies, the plaintiff, said-At the time his debt was incurred I traded in the name of my hus- band. The business was my own. I was in business with my aunt before I married. Mr J R. Williams-Did you carry on business as Anne Davies before you were married. Witness—No: as Anne Thomas (laughter). butche'r W illiams—Does your husband work as a Plaintiff-No, he works in a lime-kiln.-In answer to another question, the plaintiff said that she sold hats. Mr T. G. Williams-You are a butcher and a hatter. You wilKadmit that a butcher is usually a man. We don't know what it may come to, but that is how-it is now.-Mr T. G. Williams produced the billheads with "Edumund Davies." He asked if that was not the name on the door. u F'ain*lff—There is no name on the door. Mv usband excuse me telling you—never sold a pound of meat in his life. Mr T. Williams asked the plaintiff if she did not think it was a fraud to trade as "Edmund Davies which was the name of her husband, when 14" T ld nothin £ to do with the business. Plaintiff-1 am not a fraud; I pay everybody, The Judge-It is a very extraordinary way of carrying on business. Plaintiff-It is too bad Mrs Taylor bringing in the name of my poor son three years after he is dead. It was decided to admit the liability for JE9 16s 8d for meat supplied. The Judge said that it would be unnecessary to bring this lady here next time when the counter- claim was heard. Addressing the plaintiff who had argued some of the points with Mr T. G. Williams His Honour said that she had a solicitor to look after her interests and she had better leave the con- duct or the case to him. ANOTHER BUTCHER'S BILL. Miss Rachel Richards, Llandilo, as assignee of her mother, claimed £2 10s. for meat supplied to Mr John Jones, Glyngoch. Defendant said that he had had meat from the plaintiff, but she owed him money. The Judge said that that was a counter-claim The question now was whether the defendant owed this amount to the plaintiff. If the defendant had a counter-claim he could bring it on again. Defendant said that he had sixteen in family. It was quite enough for him to keep them without keeping Mrs. Richards and her family. He never owed the amount claimed at all. The Judge said that he must make an order for the amount. How could he pay it. Defendant—A shilling a month. An order was made for 10s. a month. CLAIM BY A SOLICITOR. Mr T. G. Williams appeared on behalf of Mr Claude Davies, solicitor, Llandilo, who claimed i;7 18s. for services rendered to John Williams, Gorslas. Mr T. G. Williams said that an execution had been levied on certain goods for a debt due to defendant's mother. Mr Claude R. Davies, solicitor, Llandilo,, said that in consequence of instructions received from the defendant's brother and mother he rendered professional services to the defendant. It was work done to prevent the defendant's furniture being seized under an execution levied on the mother's effects. He sent in his bill in May last, and did not know until last week that there was any dispute. Defendant said that he lived with his mother. He was the owner of everything in the house. He had bought the furniture from Messrs Herbert Jones, Carmarthen. His father had gone away and left scarcely anything; he had been working and had furnished the house out of his earnings. He would not have allowed the bailiff to take his furniture. Mr T. G. Williams—Suppose he had taken them, wilat would you have done? Would you have gone to a solicitor then? Defendant-That would have been mv business then.—In answer to Mr T. G. WTilliams, "the defen- dant said that he knew nothing of the proceedings until he got the bill. His Honour said that it was an extraordinary de- fence to set up. He would adjourn the case to en- able the mother to be called. The case was adjourned until the next court. DISPUTE ABOUT A WATCH. Mr J. Francis, Mardy-road, Rhondda, Glam.. claimed against Mr David Thomas, Llahdebie, for £4 10s for a watch, for £1 damages for detention, less 10s. received in cash. Mr Claude Davies was for plaintiff, and Mr Powell for defendant. James Francis, Mardy-road, Rhondda, said: I was at Llandebie on the 17th April, 1999. I was short of cash. I asked William Richards to lend me 10s. He said that he had not got it. I asked him to ask his landlord for the money and I said that I would deposit my watch. I afterwards went to the land- lord's wife. I had 10s. and I gave her the watch. In about two months' time I sent her the money. He did not return the watch. I had the monev back.—Plaintiff handed in a letter which he had had from the defendant in which the latter said "Who ever told you that I refused to give the watch to Miss Davies. I have no rights to give the watch to any body but you." Cross-examined by Mr. Howell, plaintiff said: I sent Richards to his landlord to ask for the loan of 10s. I said I would give the watch as secudity. He was in the shop: I stayed outside. I could see them; but I could not hear what took place. I did not see the money pass. Richards came out. He said that she was willing to give half-a-sovereign. I gave the watch to Mrs Thomas, who gave the money to me. William Richards, Noth Bank, Llandilo, said he worked at the Llandebie Lime Works. The plain- tiff asked him for the loan of 10s. It happened to be in the "Black Week" and he could not lend it. Witness went to Mrs. Thomas and stated the message. Mrs. Thomas gave Francis the 10s. He gave her the watch and chain. David Thomas said—I remember on the dav in question Richards coming to borrow 10s. He did not say it was fo anybody else. I took it that it was for himself. He offered me the watch as secu- rity. I said that I would lend him the IDs., but that I would not take the watch. I lent him the 10s. I gave him half-a-sovereign. I had the watch in my hand. I returned it. I never saw Francis except oh one occasion when he called to ask Ric- hard's address I had 10s 6d in postal orders from Francis. I returned them, because I had nothing to do with the man. I had never had the watch since I handed it back to Richards that day. Mr. Claude R. Davies quoted a letter written by the defendant, in which he said: "Who ever told you that I refused to give the watch and chain to Miss Davies. I had no rights to give it to anybody but the man I had it from." Defendant I had no rights, if I had the watch. Mr Claude Davies read another part of the letter in which the defendant said "William Richards had the money from nv wife. And he gave me the watch." Defendant- I had it in my hand for a minute and Ig-ave it back. The Judge—Do you call that giving you the watch? You have rather an unfortunate way of ex- pressing yourself. Mrs. Thomas, defendant's wife, snid that she did not lend either Francis or Richards 10s. She said that she could not lend them 10s. Nothing further passed between her and them. Miss Edith Davies, Bank Buildings, Llandilo. said that she called on the defendant, and offered him 10s. and asked for the watch. Defendant said that she should have the watch if she should find Richards who owed 35s for lodgings. This was two or three davs after the 10s. had been offered. The Judge found for the plaintiff-£4 10s. for the watch and 5s. detention. =-- .s.
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General Booth is reported in the "War Cry" to have said. in an interview:— "Yes, the power of vision in the remaining eve is. I suppose, gradually decreasing, and yet I am able to see sufficiently to ■write what my friends as- sure me is really a very legible letter. For months now I have not been able to see the faces of my hearers, and this, of course, is in itself an additional strain upon me, but I am honing everv day that the condition of the eye will allow of that marvellous operation which I am expecting will give me back ¡ my sight, and make me young again, any way so far as seeing is concerned."
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FOOTBALL AMMANFORD v. AMMAN UNITED (GLAN- AMAN). (By "Springbok.") These teams met on the Ammanford ground or* Saturday Ammanford Full-back, Brinley :r v Tr;qU,alt?'S Coll°y> G- Rees, Jack Rees and Handel Richards; halves, Tom Lewis and Ivor Jones, Wards, Baker, J. Evans, T. Thomas T Jones, Fred Jenkins, R. Barrett, Dai Williams and D. J. Jones. Referee Mr \V \v ii amman. Wllhams. Glan- The visitors kicked off at 3.40. Ir-or Jones re- turned to the cc„t„ ,°J to touch. The latter was injured iPUt Amman Lnited took plav l"n Xh^f S' «-l,„re thoy were penalised for off.sido Jcti™ visitors ?rTnd. WaS gained b~v Ammanford' The Msitcs rushed play to the home line, and &L went wi'l WerCA PCnaliscd< but the kick for goa< ent wide. Ammanford were now warmin" to their work and took play back to the centre Tom fetvth0 ba,kicked bwlidf p.^d r clTr;hs„oi?",rty on the hall fim i who failed to receive left S ".th 'r, iTT „f0° hish' T,'« ™">rS' where he Sed L r which Tom Lewi,, hoTjone"* n™ ""n "i pnrsc^t^ byThe tP' T Playn3as taken bacfc ^e centre by the homesters. The visitors rushed back to he home line, but Barrett relieved bv kicking tl touch at the 25. Tom Lewis, beatfng Ms vS-a%fe cllfed S F° the C°ntr(: was then called Half-time score: Ammanford, 1 converted goal (5 points): Amman United, nil ConTC^ On the resumption of play a scrum was formed' near tne centre. The homesters took play to the wm h f a"i uinja scrambI° for the ball J. Evans was hurt and had to retire. Ivor Jones made a mark, and returned to touch TTm TTnT+ ri i j- back to the eontre, whenTtew f™ef Evans now resumed play. The visitors were- striving hard to equalise, but could not penetrate the home defence. From a serum at the centre the United took play to the home 25, where Baker, receiving an injury, had to retire. Tom Lewis got away from a scrum, and passed to Ivor Jones, who transferred to Jack Rees, but the latter failed to take the pass. From a scrum formed at the home u rushed down to the visitors' 25 where Baker receiving an injury had to retire. Tom Lewis got away from a scrum and passed to Ivor Jones, who transferred to Jack Rees, but the latter failed to take the pass' From a scrum formed at the home 25, Ammanford rushed down to the visitors' 25. Jack Rees re- ceived the ball, measured his distance, and dropped a lovely goal. Time was then called. Final score: Ammanford, 1 converted goal and 1 dropped goal (9 points); Amman nited, nil. NOTES. I A large crowd was present, who witnessed a most strenuous game. The ground was in a very sodden condition owing to the heavy rainfall which had faTleri during the week. The match had been looked forward to with a great deal of interest, as a good game was antici- pated, and this proved to be correct. The United had a very strong following, owing no doubt, to their high position in the Llanelty League, of which they top the list. It was not surprising, therefore, to see the fine form they displayed. The two sets of forwards were about evenl> matched, but the home backs were far too quick- and nippy for the visitors. Taken all round Ammanford was the better team, on the day's play. Had it been a fine day it is more than likely thalr the homesters would have won by more points. Ammanford played with only seven forwards dur- ing the last ten minutes. For the homesters, Ivor Jones, Handel Richards, Colley, and Tom Lewis, played a very good game. The best man on the visiting side was G. Davies, (right centre) and the young full back.
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