The Carmarthen Weekly Reporter

Mr Charles H. Mounsey (late of Green Hall, Car" martben), formerly surveyor to the Carmarthenshire County Council, has emigrated to Portage 180 Prairie. in Caradit, where he has started in business as an architect and structural engineer.

Carmarthen Board of Guardians. The fortnightly meeting of the Carmar- then Board of Guardians was held at the AVorkhouse on Saturday. Air D. L. Jones, Dirlwyn, presided. There Avere also present —Messrs John AVilliams and D. H. Davies, Abergwili; Benj. Phillips, Conwil; B. R. Tliomas, Laugharne Township Herbert Wil- liams, Llandefeilog; Evan AVilnains, Llanfi- hajngel; James Jones, Llangain; John Lewis, Llaingendeirne; John Francis, LPanstephan John Phillips, Llanwinio; T. Davies, Mer- thyr; W. H. Thomas, Mydrim; John Jones, St. Ismaels; J. S. Williams, Trelech; Rev A. Fuller Mills, Alessrs J. T. Lewis and J. P. Lewis, Carmarthen. INIA;STER.S REPORT. tfhe Master (Air Rhys Price) in his report stated: "I beg to acknowledge the receipt of the following for the inmates: Periodicals, Mrs Olive, Jolly Tar; and flowers, Aiiss. Mor- gain, Brodawel. The Rev W. D. Rowlands conducted service at the house on Sunday th 6th inst. The numlber of inmates in the lionise on the last day of the week was 77 as. against 65 for the corresponding period tasft year. The number of casual paupers re- lieved during the fortnight was 131." OUTDOOR RELIEF. The report of the relieving officers for the fortnight ending on the previous Board-day showed the amount of outdoor relief distri- buted to have been as followsFirst week: 9Ut paupers, being a decrease of 15 as com- pared with the coresponding week last year; expenditure, £ 136 7s 6d, a decrease of £ 7 Is 8dl Second Aveek: 955 paupers, a decrease of 116; expenditure, £ 134 5s d, a decrease of 4s jOd. [ TREASURER'S REPORT. The Treasurer's report sliOAved the balance in tliaiid on the previous Board-day to have Iben £ 2,021 7s 7d. 1 HOLIDAYS. Pr Lewis AVilliams, of Ferryside, applied for,, the consent of the Board to his taking a fortnight's holidays albout the 19th June. Hi. pLace would be taken by Dr Allen, a Cambridge man.Tliis was agreed to. BUILDING. The Building Committee reported that they had met on the 5th June, and had decided to call the builder and certain of the sub-con- tractors to attend to various minor defects in jected to certain payments as certified by the architect. The Board, however, had recom- mended the payment of L99 9s 2d in accord- ance with the certificate of the architect. -itr Benj. Phillips: Does that complete the ba,e.gaiii? The Clerk said that there were only one or two outstanding accounts for small things- suoh as fitting u.p the kitchen by Messrs AIoreAvood. FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES. The Clerk reported that lie had received a precept for t2,021, being, at the na.te.of Hd in the £ oil the 28 rural parishes; for zC360 13s, being at the rate of 2d ifi the £ on the parish of St. Peter; and for E801 13s 8d re- presenting various special rates for schools in different parishes. The previous day they had only £2,800 in the bank, and unless the overseers paid in some money that day they would not be able to meet these calls.

Cothi Bridge Agricultural Show. WELSH DERBY AGAIX SUCCESSFUL. The Cothi Agricultural Society held its twelfth animail sIioav and races on Thursday, the 10th inst., and it proved even more suc- cessful than any of its predecessors. Fami- liarly ki-toll-ii as the "Wetsh Derby" during the past ten years it has leaped into public favour, and each succeeding year sees it im- proving. A record was created some yeais ago, when the popular squire of Brynglas Tom Lewis) occupied the presidential and ever since each, meeting has proved to be a record. This year when Air Tom Lewis again held the office of Presi- dent, another record was registered, hoth in regard to the quality and quantity of the entries, and the attendance. A large num- ber of people attended from all parts to sup- port CM r Lewis, and a big crowd lined the spacious judging liIlrg on Kincoed field in the afternoon. Amongst those in carriages and motor-cars were Lord Dynevor, the Hon Airs Rankin, the Hon. Gladys Rice, the Hon. Gwenllian Rice, Col. Stone, and Dr Brown- son, Dynevor Castle; Capt. and Mrs Jenn- ings, Gellideg; Mrs E. H. Bath, Alltyferin; Mrs Stokes, Alltyferin; Mrs Leslie, Cwm- gwili; Col. Gwynne-Hughes, Mrs Gwynne- Hughes, Col. and Mrs Graves, Mr and Mrs Guthrie, Miss Egerton, Glancotlii; Mrs Sohomberg, Miss Schoiruberg, Carmarthen Miss Marris, Brynmvrddin; Mr J. Gwvnne- Huglies, Tregeyb; .Mr H. L. Puxlev", Lletlir- llestry; Mr Picton Philippe, Chief Constable of Carmarthenshire; and the Presdent's house party, whch included Mr and Mrs Richard Lewis. Swansea: Mrs and Miss Taylor, Lamgland Mr and Mrs John Nice, Swansea Mr and Mrs Evan Harries; Mr and Mrs Vipond Lewis. London; Mrs Hughes, Llandilo; Mr D. C. Jones. J.P.. I I Swansea; Mr Meredith Thomas, Swansea Mr and Nlrs Trevor Williams, Swansea Mr Edwin Morgan, Cwmffrwd Mr J. F. Rees, M.R.C.V.S., Carmarthen Mr P J Wheldon N.P. Bank, Carmarthen Mr W. J. Williams, PortisclifFe Mr Jack Edwards, Swansea; Mr and Mrs Fred Jenkins, Swansea; Mr L. B. Lewis, Morriston 31r W. G. Davies, Mr Dd. Thomas, Mr Morgan Williams, Mr Clark Evans, Mr J. D. Williams, and Mr Owen Owen, Swansea; Mr AVoistenhoe, London; I Mr Willie Lewis and Mr D. M. Lewis, Swan- sea; Mr J. Collins, Swansea; Mr Egwad Lewis, Brighton; Mrs Mavberv Williams, Pontypridd; Dr A. Lloyd, Liandilo; Mr D. E. AV illiams, Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Carmar- then; Mr Vincent Howell Thomas, Carinar- them; Mr A. E. O. Norton, Carmarthen; Mr W. J. Wa'lis-Jones, Carmarthen; Dr H. Timothy. i'las Cwmtwrch; Mr O'Sullivan. Mr Rees, Carmarthen; Mr Shields, Nar- 'berth; Mr David Davies, Swansea Mr T. Jeremiah Davies, J.P., and Mr D. Jeremiah Davies, J.P., Morriston; Mr W. Rosser, Swanesa; Mr D. Davies, Swansea Mr J. LI. Morgan, Rhiwfelin; Mr T. D. Roberts, Portland, U.S.A.; Mr D. Timothy, Cardiff. The entries were exceedingly good and a great improvement on former years. A gratifying feature was the splendid way in which most of the classes filled, and in the light horse department one would have to travel' a long distance before setting eyes on better average stuff. The leading animals were winners at maiiy bigger shows, and all round the exhibition was highly creditable. In the heavy horses, the show on the whole was very good, and a great improvement on what one used to see. Evidently the Ibreeding of carters has been taken up with zeal in this district, and the judge observed that he had adjudicated at the show on four occasions, and each time the quality was decidedly better, so that there must be a steady improvement talking place in the breeding. The yearling class was a parti- cularly good one, and the "colliers" were good enough for the best show. Here Mr Ivor Davies, Derimoilon, won with his well- known "Diamond," which won all along the line last year, and was so favourably com- mented upon at Llandilo, Llanfynydd, and Pontyberem. In the brood mare class, that excelFent animal, "May," secured by Mr H. T. Davies, Llandilo-yr-vnys from Mr Roder- ick, Llettyglyd, again proved herself a prize- winner, carrying off premier honours. She has now won over ten first prizes. In the mountain pony class, Mr John Morris, of Gwyd<if agattw, showed an exceptionally nice animal in "Ap Greylight," which also won in the class for ponies not excdeeing 14 hands. Mrs Rees, Llwynfortune, and Mr Davies, Casttehowell, showed some excellent exhibits, and Mr Jeremy, Trefynis, well won in the cob foaled in 1906, with "Bounce." ,In the cattle section, the entries might have Ibeen more numerous, but the splendid quality made up for that defect. The aged b'tlls were exceptionally good, that old noted winner, "Pride of Sunshine," the property of Mr J. Lloyd Morgan, Rhiwfelen, being placed on tap. He was run fairfy close for second place by tllt-, exhibit of Messrs D. and E. Evans, Hendrehedog, Abergwili- In the class for Shorthorn bull calves, there was keen competition, the first three being very close. The first has the making of a very good bull. In the Shorthorn heifer class, the iPlresident managed to beat Col. Gwynne- Hughes, and it was a, very popular win. The yearling heifers were a fairly strong class, Mr Thomas Thomas's "Blodwen" running Mr D. Evans' ',Siam"well up for the first posi- tion. There was a fairly good display of sheep, and the dairy produce was of excellent quality. The racing proved as usual the most interesting feature, and several smart finishes were seen. In the flat race the winner was ridden by Master Bertie Sivell, Forest Arms, BrecMa, who achieved a glorious victory on maiking his debut on the turf, although lie rode "without irons." Aifter the meeting, the President, with his usual generous hospitality, entertained a large number of guests at Brynglas, and Mrs Richard Lewis. Swansea; Mrs Mayberry Williams, Pontypridd; and Mrs Fred 'Jen- kins, Swansea, acted in the capacity of hostesses. The judges a.nd officials partook of luncheon served up in the best of styles by the Misses Thomas, at the Cresselly Arms, and their Catering on the field gave the fullest satis- faction. The officials were: President, Mr T. Lewis, iBryngLas; vice-presidents, Mrs*" Gwynne- Huighes, Glancotlii Mrs Leslie, Owing willy Col. W. Gwynne-Hughes; Mr Lewis Lewis, Swansea; Mr Richard Lewis, Swansea Dr S. Glanville Morris, Alardy Dr J. H. Timothy, Plias, Cymtwrch; Ma jor C. Spence-Jones; Mr Delme Davies-Evans, Penylan; Mr M. L. W. Ltoyd Price, Bryncothi; Mr F. S. Gollop, Carmarthen: Mr Richard Williams, Llwch- gwyni; Mr W. S. G. Morris, Ystradwrallt; Ool. J. D. Lloyd, Pare Henri; Mr P. L. A. nilliaons. Alltygog; Mr P. J. Wheldon, Car- marthen; Mr H. S. Allen, Cresselly; Mr Hy. Bath; Mr Francis James; the Hon. Walter F. Rice, Dynevor Castle; Mr Dan Evans, Sheffield; Other officials, Starter of races, Dr H. Timothy, Nantgaredig; judges of races, Q\1r D. Burnett, Golden. Grove; Mr T. L. Harries, St. Clears; judges of jumping, Mr D. Burnett and Mir J. Griffiths, Lydstep; judges of show horses, Messrs J. Griffiths, Lydstep Stu dEarm, and T. J. Matildas, .Llwynfelin, Cardigan; judges of cattle and sheep, Messrs J. Richards, Gellywernen and T. D. Thomas, Towyn, Pembrey; judges of dairy produce, Mrs Jones-Davies, Glyn- eiddan; Mrs T. L. Harries, St. Clears; stewards of horee show, Messrs R. Thomas, Twyn; J. Da,vies, Kinc-oedi D. Jones, R.S.S., Felingwm; D. H. Williams, lirbach; mid H. R. Rees, Llwynfortune; stewards of cattle and sheep. Messrs C. Davies, Glan- capel; D. J. Richards, llrYBJarfon; J. Evans, Glancothy; and B. Evans, Tynewydd; stewards of dairy, Messrs J. Griffiths, Ty- picca and Dan Davies, Brynamhvg; stewards of races and clerks of the course, Messrs J. Thomas, Cotthi Bridge; C. W. Kultechar; W. Evans, Red Lion; and J. L. Davies, Ty'r- capel; clerk of scales, Mr Thomas Thomas, Cresselly; hon. vet. inspector, Mr J. F. Rees, M.R.C.V.S.; chairman of committee, Mr I. LI. Davies, Derimoilon; vice-chairman, Mr J. Griffiths. Tyipicca; treasurer, Mr T. D. Thomas. Westfa. Nantgaredig; secretary, Mr W. E. Richards, Feliwgwm, Nantgaredig. The report of the show would be. incom- plete if a special word of praise were not given to the efficient and courteous secre- tary. He has his heart in the work, and it is mainly due to his efforts that the Society is the success it is, and the arrangements ■made so admirable. The following is the LIST OF AWARDS. HORSES. Cart brood mare, which has produced a living foal in 1909, the foal not necessarily to be shown in the show ri- 1, Mr H. T. Davies, Llandilo-yr-ynys, Nantgaredig. Sucker (carter): 1, Mr H. T. Davies, Llandiio-yr-ynys.; 2, Mr J. Griffiths, Typicca, Golden Grov e; 3, Mrs Rees, Llwynfortune, Nantgaredig. Cart gelding or filly, foaled in 1907: 1, Messrs M. E. and J. Roberts, Llandreinor- fawr, Pontardrulais; 2, Messrs W. and D. Thomas, Pentredavis, Golden Grove. Ca,rt colt or filly,, foaled in 1908: 1, and 3, Mr Charles Hilt, Manoravon, Llandilo; 2, Messrs M. E. and J. Roberts, Llandremor- fawr, Pontairdufeis; r., Mr John Edwaids, Carpel Dewi-uchaf. Cart mare or gelding: 1, Mr H. T. Davies, Llandilo-yr-ynys; 2, Mrs Thomas, Llwyny- brain, Felingwm. Mare or gelding suitable lor colliery pui- poses, not exceeding 15 hands high: 1, Mr I. Lloyd Davies, Derimoilon, Golden Grove; 2, Mr T. Howells, Godor Farm, Nantgaredig; 3, Mr Moses, Eisteddfa, LKaiiegwad; r., Mr E. Jones, Gorse Farm, Llanllawddog. Cob or hackney, co?t or filly, foaled in 1908: 1, and 3, Mr T. E. Davies, Castlehowell; 2, Mr C. Davies, Glancapel, Nantgaredig; r., Mr T. Lewis, Biynglas, Nantgaredig. Cob or hackney, gelding or filly, foaled in 1907: 1. Messrs D. and J. Jones, Coedadam, Llangendeirne; 2, Mr E. Davies, Waun- granod, Nantgaredig; 3, Mr W. Thomas, z, New King George, Carmarthen. Cob. gelding or filly, foaJed in 1906: 1, Mis Jeremy, Trefynis, Bromwydd Arms; 2, Mr R. Jones,, Tvrbwcci farm, Llangunnor 3. Mr Moses. Eisteddfa r., Mr J. Sivell, Forest Arms Hotel, Brechfa. Cob brood mare: 1, Mr H. T. Davies, Llan- flilovrvnvs; 2, Mr T. E. Davies, Castle- howeil; 3, Mr Peter Lloyd, Caeremlyn House, Whitlaaid. m D Sucker, cob or hackney: 1, -iir 1. r*. Davies, Castle Howell; 2, Mrs Rees, Llwyn- fortune 3. Mr Ivor 1..1. Davies, Deiimoilon, r., Dr A. R. Carver, LLanstephan. Hackney, gelding or filly, foaled in 1906: 1, Mr Evan Davies, Maes, Llanll'wni; 2, Mr R. Jones. Tyrbwcci, Lllangnnnor; 3, Mr D. Evans. Hill Side, LTandelue; r., Mr 1. Roberts, Cnngigfron, Llangunnor. Hackney Ibrood ma,re: 1. Mrs Rees, LlwYn- fortiine-, 2, Mr T. J. Davies, Abersannan, Golden Grove. r -L -rl.rf> Mountain pony, any age, noi 12 2 hands high 1, Mr John Morris, Gwydd- fap-attw, Nantgaredig; 2, Mr Evan illiams, Llwvnddewi, Capel Dewi 3. Mr R. H. Samp- son, Bryngwili, Pontardulais r., Mr D. J. .son iis; -r-, Thomas, Preswylfa, Pontyberem. Ponv, any age, not exceeding 14 hands high: 1. Mr John Morris, Gwyddfagattw, Nantgaredig; 2, liss Edwards, New Plough, Llandilo; 3, Mr D. Evans, Ynyswen, Llan- egwad. T Horse under saddle 1, Mr John Jones, Farmers' Arms, Llamdilo; 2, The Misses Mansel, Maesteilo, Llandilo; 3, Mr Evan Davies, Maes, Llanllwni; r., Mr J. Mathias, Dantwyn Farm, Pontardulais. Turn-out (horse, cart, and harness), the property-of the same owner: 1, Mr H. T. Davies, Llandiloyrynys; 2, Mrs Thomas, Llwynybrain, Feiimgwm, Nantgaredig. Turn-out, open to tenant farmers only: 1, Miss Edwards, New Plough, Llandilo 2, Mr T. E. Davies, Castlehowell; 3, Mr T. Am- brose. Cawdor Arms Hotel, Llandilo. Turn-out (open): 1, and 3, Mr John Jones, Farmers' Arms, Llandilo; r., Mr T. Am- broso, Cawdor Arms Hotel, Llandilo. Open jumping competition: 1, Mr D. Jones, Tireithin, Pontviberem; 2. Mr Phil Lewis, Pantglas. Mydrim; 3, Mr J. H. Thomas, Great Hill. Laughartne.

CATTLE. Shorthorn heifer, calved in 1908: 1, Mr D. Evans, Ynyswen, Llanegwad; 2, and 3, Mr Thomas Thomas, Cresselly Arms, Cothi Bridge; he., Mr D. E. Davies, Brynamlwg, Nantgaredig. Shorthorn bull calf,, calved in 1909: 1, Mr T. E. Davies, Castlehowell, Llanegwad; 2, Mr William Jones, Ffynonddewi, Capel Dewi r., Mr Joshua Jones, Torcoed Farm, Llanddarog. Heifer, any breed, calved in 1907 1, Mr E. Evans, Felimgwm Mill, Nantgaredig; 2, Mr C. Davies, Glancapel ,Nantgaredig. Shorthorn bull, calved in 1908: 1, Mr Wm. Williams, Llwynpiod, Abergwili; 2, iMr E. Davies, Danyrailt, Nantgaredig; r., Mr T. Lewis, Abercothi, Nantgaredig. Shorthorn heifer calf, calved in 1909: 1, Mr T. Lewis, Bryngl'as, Nantgaredig; 2, Col. W. Gwynne-Hughes, Glancothy, Nant- 19 garedig. Shorthorn cow in milf which has produced a living calf during the present season: 1, D. Evans, Ynyswen, LJanegwad; 2, Mr D. E. Davies, Brynamlwg, NantgaJ'edig. Shorthorn bull, any .age: 1, Mr J. Lloyd Morgan, Rhiwfelen, Abergwili; 2, Messrs D. and E. Evans, Hendrehedog, Abergwili; 3. Col. W. Gwynne-Hughes, Glancotlii. Best exhibit in. above classes: 1, Mr John Lloyd, Morgan, Rhiwfelen, Abergwili.

SHEEP. Ram, any breed or age: 1, Mr Dehne Davies-Evans, Penylan, Golden Grove; 2, Mr Thomas Lewis, Troedyrhiw, Liandilo; he., and r., Mr R. Thomas, T.vyn, Llaneg- wad, Nantgaredig. Pen of three breeding ewes: 1, Mr Delme Davies-Evans, Penylan; 2, Mr J. Williams, yrbach, Nantgaredig. Pen of two lambs: 1, Mr Thomas Lewis, Troedyrhiw, Llandilo; 2, Mr Delme Davies- Evans, Penylan, Golden Grove.

DAIRY PRODUCE. Three lbs of fresh butter, in rolls: 1, Miss L. A. Thomas, Pantyrin, Llangunnor; 2, Mrs Griffiths, Typicca, Golden, Grove; 3, Mrs Thomas, Cilarrdu, Liauegwad; 4, Mr Evan AV illiams, Llwynddewi, Capel Dewi; lie., Mrs Thomas, Brynteg, Brechfa. Tulb of butter, not less than lOlbs: 1, Mrs Thomas, Cilarddu, Llanegwad; 2, Mr Evan Williams, Llwynddewi, Ca,pel Dewi; 3, Mrs Phililips, Pantyrowig, Nantgaredig 4, Mrs Davies, Glancapel,' Nantgaredig. Best cheese: 1, Mrs Griffiths, Typicca, Golden Grove; 2, Mrs Thomas, Cilarddu, Llanegwad. Basket of 12 eggs: 1, Airs Lloyd Davies, Salutation Hotel, Cothi Bridge; 2, Miss M. Thomas, Peiiygraig, Nantgaredig; 3, 1frs Jones-Richards, Brynarfon, Nantgaredig; 4, J Airs Davies, Glancotlii, Nantgaredig.

RACES. Zig-zag race (open): 1, Mr P. Lewis, Pant- glas, Mydrim; 2, Mr Ted Davies, Cilsane Mill, Llandilo. Open -flat race, distance about two miles: 1, Air J. O. Thomas, Plough Hotel, Carmar- then; 2, Mr P. Lewis, Pantglas, Mydrim. Open trotting handicap race, distance about two miles: 1, Mr D. Evans, Hillside, GorseLas, Llandebie; 2, Air D. H. Williams, Tyrbach. Nantgaredig; 3, Mr David Davies, Llwyinadda, Saron, Llandehie. Open flat race for ponies not exceeding 13.2 hands high, distance about 11 miles: 1, Air W. W. Thomas, Big House, Pendine; 2, Messrs W. and D. Thomas, Pentredavis, Golden Grove; 3, Mr David Thomas, Pistyll- gwion, Newchurch. A dispute has since arisen in this race, and the result of the com- mittee's decision \ViIi be published when made known. Victoria Cross Race (open); distance, twice round the course. On returning to the grand stand, tafter completing the first round, riders must dismount to pick up dummy: 1, Mr David Lewis, Cwnitnabit, Bi-viianiiiiait. Flat race (confined to the parish of Llan- egwad and the adjoining parishes), distance about 1-V miles: 1, Mr C'. Joynson, Brechfa: 2, Alessrs W. and D. Thomas, Penbredlavis. Open hurdle race, distance about 2 miles: I. Mr P. Lewis, Pantglas; 2, Air J. 0. Thomas, Plough Hotel, Carmarthen. The second was disqualified because he went in- side the post.

Llandilo Board of Guardians. The (fortnightly meeting of this body was held at the Town Hall on Saturday last, when those present were: Mr T. Davies (chairman), Airs M. A. Jones, Rev J. Alban Dviaes, and Messrs D .Davies, D. W. Lewis, W. AVilliams, Pritchiard Davies, W. Hopkin, Al. Morgan, T. Thomas, D. Hammond, J. Lewis, J. Jones, W. Griffiths, Jacob Davies, D. AVatkins, W. Harris, J. F. James, Dan Davies, W. R. Thomlas, Evan Davies, J. P. Griffiths; the Clerk (Air R. Shipiley Lewis), Deputy Clerk (Air D. Jones AIorris). THE MASTER'S REPORT gave the number of inmates in the work- house as 55 against 61 in the corresponding period last year. The vagrants relieved numbered 206 against 217 in the correspond- ing fortnight last year. THE ASSESSMENT. Relative to the assessment of the Union, Air W. Williams protested against the un- fairness of its incidence as far as LLandeibie parish was concerned. He pointed out that for the Parkyryn school a 2 £ d rate had been levied twice over. The rate would not be paid. The Council should not have made the rate, but fought it out with the County Council.—Air W. Griffiths: They must pay the rates.-It was suggested that the Board should that day pass a resolution on the sub- je.t.Alr Jacob Davies: You nitist.Ili-s AI. A. Jones: Propose a resolution tlleii.-A.ir W. AVilliams then did so to the effect that with regard to the collieries, railway station, aaid the school, that the attention of the County Council be called to the unfair assess- ment.—Air J. Jones begged to second it.- Mr D. Hammond understood that Amman- ford had paid their share.—Air J. Lewis: The same thing has 'been charged twice.—The Clerk disputed that assertion. They had apportioned the amount to both parishes, but it was quite possible the apportionment might not he correct.—Mr D. Hammond said it was the assessment of the railway station lie complained of.—The Chairman The Clerk will take a uote. THE TYGAVYN COLLIERY. Air J. Davies, Froodvale, agent to Mr J. W. G wynne-Huglies, wa-ote that with regard to the obtaining of stones from the Tygwyn quary, no agreement had as yet been signed. —The Clerk said he had drawn one up, and would see to its being signed. GRASPING AT TOO MUCH. A letter was read from the Local Govern- ment Board stating that that body had had under consideration the question submitted to them in referenc to the superannuation of Air D. AVatkins, who formerly held the offices of relieving officer, vaccination officer, and registrar or births and deaths. The L.G.B. were advised that the view taken by the Board of Guardians was correct (hear, hear). For the purposes of superannuation, the several offices held by Mr AVatkins, at the time of his resignation, were to be re- garded as separate and distinct, and the superannuation allowance for each such office had to be separately calculated. The L.G.B. would be prepared to sanction an addition of seven years to his actual service on being furnished with a copy of a resolution passed by the Guardians of which resolution due notice had to be given in accordance with the provisions of the Superannuation Act. The Clerk then read a copy of a letter he had on the 17tli of February, 1908, written to the L.G.B. on the subject. It stated that the Board of Guardians had offered Air Watkins the sum of zL59 a year, as a retiring allow- ance, but he had refused to take less than £9G 13s 4d, which was the sum he claimed as due to him. Air AVatkins had resigned his offices on the llth January. He had held the post of relieving officer for 29 years, and for the last five yea,rs his salary had been £ 80. As vaccination officer for the same period his average salary was £29 10s 3d. He had held the post for 22 years, and that of registrar for seven years, with an average salary of £90 10s Id, making a total of zC200 Os 4d. He claimed on that to be entitled to £96 13s 4d—that was he claimed twenty-nine sixtieths. The Guardians believed that as lie had not served ten years in the office of registrar he could not claim in respect of that office, but as a compromise offered him E59 a year. As he declined to accept the amount the Guardians referred the matter to the Local' Government Board, and agreed to aibide by its decision. The letter then went on to show how that amount was arrived at. They added t9, subject to the approval- of the L.G.B. The Clerk went on to say that lie sent the L.G.B. the letter when it was dated and had only received an acknowledgment, until a few days ago lie received the letter he had just read. He, however, thought that at that time Mr Wat- kins was justified in making Ms claim. The L.G.B.'s own regulations stated that the superannuation of an officer holding more than one office should be calculated on the total length of service. The L.G.B.'s present decision upset that entirely.—A Alember: John Burns.-Tlle Clerk continuing said Mr AVatkins was only legally entitled to zC49 9s 9d, but the Board of Guardians in considera- tion of the fact that he bad served for seven, years as registrar added t9 10s 8d. He re- fused that, so the questioni was now open. All he was entitled to legally was £49 9s 9d. —Rev Alban Davies proposed that they should offer Air AVatkiais now the sum of £ 49 9s 9d. There was a promise made of adding to his years of service. There was a contract made, but to make it valid two parties must sign, and Mr AVatkins refused, so it fell through and they as a Board were not now in any way bound to stick to that offer. They should simply pay him what Was due.—Mr Evan Davies seconded.—Clerk: He has been paid on account.—Mr Evan Davies: We can deduct.-i--Nir Hy. Herbert did not think they should !be so dishonourable. According to the regulations of the L.G.B. he would 'have been entitled to £ 97.—Air Evan Davies: That is no good noiv.-I-lr Herbert: AVe have made an offer and we ought to stick to it.—Mr W. Griffiths supported the motion. They had offered the 59, and it had been refused. They then left it entirely in the hands of the L.G.B., and they must now carry out what they desired.—Chaittman: They don't bind us.—Air Herbert replied that the L.G.B. did not say it was illegal. The man had served the seven years, and they had made the offer.—Air D. W. Lewis: Are we bound to rescind what we passed before? That motion was on, the minutes.—The Clerk: The motion on the minutes was to offer him JC59. We did offer it, and he refused to accept it. —Chairman: That contract is gone, and the decision was to write to the L.G.B.—Mr Hy. Herbert proposed they should give him the JE59, but found no seconder. TENDERS. For meat the tender of Mr W. Stevens was accepted, beef 7d, mutton 6id per l'b. Butter "home made," Mr Davies, Peutrecwn, is per lib., cheese 4^d per lh. For coal, best coihbles at 26s per tow, Mr Rhvdderch Davies, Efair- facli. For groceries, Mr D. Evans. Towy Stores.

Llandilo Rural District Council. Mr D. W. Lewtis chairman A long report was read of the meeting of members at Llansawel to consider the ques- tion of the erection of a bridge there over the river. The members were unanimously in favomr of it.—The Surveyor said that as yet lie had not made an estimate of it.-It was then suggested they should defer its con- sideration until they had one.Tlie Clerk .91 "ked if the locality was to pay any portion of the costs of the bridge?—Air W. Griffiths declared that- the usual one-fourth must be paid. The Surveyor could draw out a plan, specification, and estimate of the cost.—The Surveyor expressed the opinion that it would be better to divert. the road and put the bridge over the river at the diverted part. He called on the owner of the property there, but unfortunately she was not at home. They did not know Avhether the land could be got or not. The difference in cost of erect- ing the 'bridge there in preference to Avhere the ford Avas Avould not be Avorth mentioning. If they did not divert the road the old road would have to be stopped Avliilst the bridge w.as beillghuiit. The quantity of land re- quired was about 20 perches, but the loss to the owner M ould be 1 11 perches.—Air W. Griffiths asked Mr T. Davies and Air L. Bowen to approach Airs Jones, the owner of the land, to get her to grant them what they w,.ttitcd.Ilr M. Morgan suggested they should defer the matter until they knew alliout the land.—Mr T. Davies said that Air | Herbert had suggested to him they might purchase the land.—The Surveyor: It Avil.1 be albout half an acre.—Mrs Jones: We must give value for it, of course.

WEAK, ILL & MISERABLE i With Kidney and Bladder Troubles. t.. "<<.7, "). Every Picture Tells a Story. fnrrpfi /> wi i! rJCflj I MANY ABERYSTWllTH MEN AND WOMiEN SUFFER FROM PAINS IN THE BACK- SWOLLEN ANKLES-PUFFY EYES- DIZZliNIaSS-UltliNARY DIiSORDERS- GRAVM,-R.IWU,IIAT-TS1-1-IRREGULAR HEART—HEADACHES, &c. The woman with kidney and bladder trouble hardly knows what it is to be without a back- ache or headache, or to enjoy a good night's sleep. She cannot stoop, she cannot walk far; the least exertion brings on a heavy, dragging pain in the loins a.nd sides. Her appetite is poor; her eyes are dull and puffy, the ankles and limibs swell. She has sharp attacks of neuralgia, and rheumatic pains in the muscles and joints. How she drags throu.gh the day she never knows. Little wonder she finds herself growing de- pressed, nervous and impatient. Kidney and Madder troulbles are indeed hard to ibea.r. They make life a misery, and endanger the health of the whole system, for when the kidneys are ill they cannot filter the kidney poisons out of the blood. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are a special kidney a.nd (bladder medicine, for men as well as women. They heal the kidneys and gently help them to take out tlie urinary poisons which make so many men and women weak, ill, and miserable. "For a Dong tiiinle I suffered from cruol pains an my back," says Mrs E. Thomas, of Grey Don, Prospect street, Aberystwyth. "TIre pains at times were so sharp aind cutt- intg that I have aJmost cried out with the agiony. I had no irest night or day; I could not ttini in bed, and I was always tired and languid in the monungg. I had spells of dizziness, too. "But thamks to Doan's backache kidney pi'lite I am all right agiain now, and feel like a different Avomain. Doan's piills have made me beitter in every way, and I shall not fail to recommend them." Nearly 3 J years later Mis Thomas said: Since I used Doain's backache kidney pills some yea.rs ago I have enjoyed good health. I rise in the morniiiug feeling quite refreshed, and can do my work duiring the day without beinjg oppressed by the tired feeling. I am delighted with tlile lasting results." Of all chemists and stores, 2s 9d per box, six boxes for 13s 9d or post free, direct from Foster-McCfellan Co., 8, AVells street, Oxford street, London, W. Be sure you get the same kind of pills as Airs Thomas had. DDANrS r; ,{ (: $' :t::¡ "'0$; ) J- :f'" 1" 1 CM I I K5 PILLS

"Athletic Sports at Llanboidy. "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" is an old adage, in the wisdom of which our Llanboidy friends evidently believe. The evidence of that is fotind in the fact that the most energetic amongst them have formed themselves into a committee under whose management an, eisteddfod, in January and athletic sports in June are now secured annual events at which people can enjoy themseJves on two days in the year. Fair weather almost invariably favours the meet- ings, and so it did on Friday last when the athletic sports took place under the manage- ment of the following officials, all of whom discharged their iresJpective duties in a praise- worthy manner: President, Air G. Protheroe- Beynon, Treweirn; judges, Mr W. L. Phillips, 'Lr D. G. Pritheroe, Air W. P. Roch, Dr Thomas; starter, Mr D. Evans, Nantyr- eglwys; handieapper, Mr T. J. Owen, Nar- berth; treasurer, Mr D. Davies, Llanboidy; secretary, Mr S. Williams, Llanboidy. The proceedings of the day commenced Avith a shooting match at clay pigeons, when crack shots unexpectedly turned up from Treblaidd and Parsonage. Alessrs Lewis and Evans will most likely be heard of again, the one as a regular smasher and the other as a clean- sweeper. We have seen better foot racing, while the cycle races Avere greatly marred by the many nasty falls caused by the too sharp flat turning in, the eastern, end of the track, which great fautt must be remedied and then it will 'be difficult to find, of its kind, a better track. Both the pole and high jumps were well contested, and much amusement was created hy the novel way in which J. Brig- stooke, St. Clears, managed to win the first prize. Instead of jumping in the usual way, he cleared the loa,r head foremost, falling -rog-like on his hands and knees. It was a high and marvellous jump. There wo much tuggiing (between four teams before the prize for the "Tug-oif-war" was finally won by the Cross Inn AVarriors, very ably captained by Mr D. Evans, Naaityreglhvys. Another very Interesting sight was to see the parade and field drill of a detachment of the Pembroke- shire Yeomanry, under the command of Captain Protheioe-Beynon. AVliile they safely squatted behind fences, their imagin- ary foes fell in heaps before their- deadly firing. Thees men will m'ake it hot to the invader should he poke his nose into these parts of the Empire. But amidst the din of this rifle firing, we had almost forgotten the most important part of our report, viz., the list of the prize winners. Here it is:- Clay Pigeon Shooting Matelil: Champion clfoss: 1, J. C. Trevor, IViliitland; 2, J. R. Davies, Cilgrymanfawr. Novice Class: 1, J. Lewis, Treblaidd; 2, W. AVilliams, Llan- dissilio. Sweepstakes: J. Evans, Parsonage. 100 yards race for boys: 1, D. Thomas, Oamred; 2, T. Howells, Llaine. 100 yards race for girls: 1, J. Evans, Diff,ryn; 2, W. Phillips, Alyrtle. 50 yards race for boys under 11: 1, D. Davies, Pantteg; 2, W. Morgan, Towerhill. 50 yards race for girls under 11: 1, A. James, Lanifach; 2, P. James, Lanfacli. 50 yards, race for hoys under 15: 1, S. H. Davies, Fanteg; 2, T. Davies, Maesgwynissa. One-third open mile scratch bicycle race: 1, D. Davies, C'wmgors; 2, B. Farrow, HaverfordAvest. Pole juimp for boys under 15: 1, J. Jen- kins, Llanboidy; 2, T. Davies, Maesgwynissa 100 yards handicap: 1, B. Williams, St. Clears; 2, J. Thomas, Narberth. Novice scratch bicycle race, about 1 mile: 1 0. Thomas, Sandersfoot; 2, I. Thomas, Saundersfoot; 3, A. Thomas, Begelly. One mile loctal bicycle handicap. Open to those residing Avithdn a radius of four miles from Llanboidy P.O. 1, S. Howells, Cross mil; 2, S. Davies, Llecholawdd; 3, S. Davies, Cwimfelin Shop. 440 yards open handicap: 1, J. Thomas, Narberth; 2, G. Thomas, Robeston. Scratch Ibicycle race (last man in each lap to fall out): 1, B. Fairrow, Ha venfordwest; 2, J. Harries, Oarew. High jump: 1, J. Brigstocke, St. Clears; 2, B. AVilliams, St. Cleans. 1,000 yards foot handicap: 1, G. Thomas, Robeston (scratch); 2, J. Thomas, Narberth. Two miles open bicycle handicap: 1, I. Harries, Carew; 2, M. O. Griffiths, Begelley. Pole jump: 1, J. Brigstocke, St. Clears; 2, E. Griffiths, St. Clears. Slow bicycle race: 1, Ji. G. Farrow, Haver- fordwest. Obstacle ifoot race: 1, B. AVilliams, St. CI ears; 2, G. Thomas, Robeston. I One mile open ibicycle handicap race: 1, J. Harries, Creawell; 2, 1. Thomas, Saunders- foot; 3, A. Thomas, Begelley (2nd and 3rd dead heat). Obstacle bicycle race: 1, H. Griffiths, Glen- dycross; 2, S. Davies, Llechclawdd. I Tug of Avar: Four teams of six aside com- peted. The final tug was between the Llan- boidy part, under the captaincy of Air G. Jones, Llanboidy and the Cross Inn Warriors under the command of Mr D. Evans, Nant- yregilwys. The latter won.

West WaJes Gymanfa. NOTABLE FESTIVAL RESUSCITATED. "ALES AND THE LIBERAL PARTY. After a lapse of 29 years the annual "Gymanfa Dair Sirol' (the counties of Car- marthen, Cardigan, and Pembroke) of West Wales Conigregationalists assembled last week at Llandyssul, and opened on Tuesday aifternoon with a conference under the pre- sidency of Mr J. C. Jones, Llanartli. The attendance of ministers was large. On the motion of the Rev D. Lloyd Mor- gan (Pontardulais), it was agreed that the next gymanfa he held in East Carmarthen- shire, the place to Ibefixed by the Quarterly As-ociation of that district. The treasurer, Air J-. E. Jones, Eryl, Lampeter, submitted the financial statement, and the Rev Lewis Evans, B.A., Wi,, (one of the secretaries), tendered on ibelialf of the Executive Com- mittee hearty thanks to the various churches for their support of the funds.. On the pro- position of the Rev W. Griffiths, Alaeny- grocs, seconded by the Rev W. Davies, Llan- dilo, the Rev Job Morgan, Aberystwyth, was unanimously appointed president for the en- suing year. Air J. E. Jones, Lampeter, was re-appointed treasurer, and the Rev D. G. AVilliams, St. Clears, to act as secretary in the place of the'Rev J. T. Hebron., retiring. The Rev T. Gwi?yni Evans, Aberayron, brought forward Dr AVardknv Thompson's scheme for one million shillings towards the Missionary Society, and in the course of a spirited appeal said the time had come when they must concentrate all their energies to make this appeal successful. Dr Johns, Lhuielly, remarked that the directors had reduced their expenditure by £ 5,000, and he bad heard that they had resolved to make further reductions next year. The society was now in debt to the extent of £ 40,000. Rev D. )1. Rees, a Madagascar missionary, received a hearty reception upon rising to speek on this sub- ject. Mr Morgan Evans, J.P., Oakford, and the Rev Lioyd Morgan, Pontardulais, sup- ported the appeal, Avh-ich was approved by the Asseiiiiblv The Rev AV. Griffiths, Maenygroes, sub- mitted a resolution expressing its deep grati- tude to the Government for the Bill for the Disestablishment and Disendowiment of the Church of England in Wales, and earnestly urging tlilat no effort should be spared to press the Bill through all its stages in the Commons and to present it to the Lolds dur- ing the present Session. The resolution pro- ceeded, 1 ailing that Wales would feel the bitterest disappointment it has experienced for the Lsat 40 years, and would be under the pa,inful necessity of reconsidering its relation with the Liberal party." Mr Ellis Evans, Llanelly, seconded, and Se«^1,ution w'as supported hy the Rev D. E. AVilliams, Henllan, and carried Avith enthusiasm. The Rev J. 'T. Parry, Cilcennin, and Mr Morgan Evans, J.P., Oakford, drew attention to the efforts being made to perpetuate the memory of Neuaddlwyd worthies, and the conference expressed its hearty approval of sluch efforts. Attention was also drawn by fu w Rees, B.A., to the biography of the late Rev T. P. Pliillips, Llandyssul An excellent paper, written bv the Rev E. Keri Evans, Carmarthen, on. "Hindrances to the spiritual life of the Churches," was read in his absence by the Rev G. S. Rees. In the e/eninig so were delivered by the Revs Rosser Evans, Ammanford, and J. Rogers, Pemibrey. The Gymanfa concluded at Lkndyssul on Wednesday. It .proved the most successful for many years, and the congregations at each service were exceedingly large, esti- mated at an average of 2,250. According to custom the first service was held at 7 a m TThe i rpo"/155 '<nve(^ ky four other meetings. Pn?+ ArCilerS were: Revs D- Burrv ™t, Alafoinvy Davies, Solva; D. Llovd Morgan, Pontardulais; B. Davies D D Wastle Emiy"; J. J. Jones, B.A., Manl eIly; W. Baii-eii, Penygroes; and H. T Jacob, Peniel. An interesting feature of the afternoon service was the address given by the Rev D. AI. Rees, nussioner from Aiada- gascar, who spoke on the missionary work in the T,0ndon -Missionary Society for the last 40 years, and would be under the Koof r"lnp °f Mr T- Council

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THE CWMAMMAN WATER SUPPLY.. An extension of the water works at Cwm- amman is required, and,aparisli meeting had; asked the Council to take immediate steps to get the extension completed. The present supply was insufficient. The cost would be £ 400.—Mr Herbert said they wished to have the water tank .removed higher up. That tank had been erected 30 years ago.—Mr W. Griffiths: Do the L.G.B. approve?—The Clerk said the borrowing by small amounts constantly was expensive. They had had loan after loan. Noav £ 200 and then again £ 200 and now £ 400 was asked for.—Air W. Sriffiths: AVliy don't you go in for one big icheme. It is very wlrong.-lr Herbert said they wanted to take in Tyrbach spring. It was not Avorth spending money on it.-Clerk: You wall want another scheme in six months. —Air Herbert: The tank will not increase the supply in the least. It will simply increase the pressure.—Mr Evan Davies: You don't recommend the scheme.—Mr Herbert said he did not know what to say about it. He had been told that the spring would fill a four- inoh pipe, but when he saw it it would not fill a one-inch pipe.—Mr D. Watkins: It is no good.—It was agreed to defer the matter for a fortnight. THE DRAINAGE OF CAVMAMMAN. The Clerk said he had had a petition sent him by the L.G.B., which bad been sent to that body by inhabitant8 of OAvmamnian against the proposed drainage scheme of the Rural District Council. The L.G.B. asked for the Council's observations. It had been signed by 355 inhabitants.—The Clerk pointed out that the chief objections of the petitioners were that the scheme was not adequate for the population or for its growth. What was suitable ten years ago was not now. There had already beeli six drainage instalments, four being failures, and a menace to public health. The proposed provision was fatally deficient in certain respects. But most of all it was intended to I apply to have the valley made an Urban Dis- trict and its Council would deal with the su'bject.—Rev J. A. Davies proposed, and Air T. Davies seconded that the matter be referred to the Sanitary Committee.—The Clerk doubted that they would have an Urban. Council.—Mr Morgan: Half of those who have signed the petition did not know what they were doing.—Mr Evan Davies: What about the others?—Mr M. Morgan: There are a few all right, no doubt. I must admit that.—It was agreed to refer it to the Sanitary Committee. THE HOUR OF MEETING. Mr W. Williams, in accordance with notice of motion, moved that the Board of Guard- ians be asked to give the Council precedence and that it should meet at 10 o'clock. Their work was increasing rapidly and they ought to devote more time to it. They did not do justice to it. That it was done as well as it was now was due to the officials. It Was very difficult to get a quorum. The meetings lasted two hours, but the work of the Guard- ians often took a good slice out of the second hour. Matters could not be allowed to re- main as at present. During a quarter of an hour at their last meeting they disposed of more money by a hundred pounds than they had at the Board of Guardians. Everyone wanted to get away by one o'clock. The rural members generally left the Coifncil.—Mr Evan Davies: They are not all like that.—Mr Williams: No; they remained if bridges in the North had to be dealt with as that day. They from the South who came by train had to be at Llandilo at 9.30.—Air D. Davies seconded the motion.—Mr W. Griffiths said the officials could not get ready in time.— The Clerk pointed out that they had an hour's 'business to prepare for the meeting as a result of what came in on that morning.— Mr J. Jones proposed meeting at 10.30, and Air T. Davies seconded.—After considerable discussion it was agreed to ask the Board of Guardians to meet at 10.30 and not 11. THE STAMPEDES. Air W. AVilliams had already referred to the way in whdich members deserted the Council. Several left before he commenced to speak, and at the close of the discussion on his motion several more left.—This brought a protest from Air Evan Davies. Persons who deserted the meeting in that way were not worthy to have the chair. He said that because Mr T. Davies was one who had left. THE LOAN FOR WATER EXTENSION. A letter was read from the Local Govern- ment Board with regard to the proposed loan of t,3,324 for water extensions. The Local Government Board appeared to be under a misapprehension with regard to the purposes of the loan and the Clerk and Surveyor were instructed to draft a reply.