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MINERS' MINIMUM. I QUESTION FOR INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN. The Joint Minimum Wage Committee for the South Wales coalfield have failed to agree as to the minimum wage rates for the grades of workmen not provided for under Lord St. Aldwvn's award. The point has therefore been referred to Lord St. Aldwyn as independent chairman for eOluideration on December lith. I The management of the Lower Deep Col- liery, Blaina, disputed the continuance of the payment of a bonus turn after the minimum wage award came into operation. The Joint Committee decided on Friday that the con- tinuance of the payment of bonuses of every description was provided for by the rules in the schedule of the award. The principle to be adopted in averaging waged earned was raised by the Ocean Col- lieries workmen. A workman failed to earn his minimum rate. His earnings in the pre- eeeding week were taken in order to ascertain his average earnings for the two weeks. The owners, who are precluded from taking any week more than once for this purpose, contend that in the third week they could use the suc- ceeding of fourth week in order to ascertain the average earnings of the workmen. The committee decided that the subsequent or fourth week could not be taken for the purpose of averaging, and that the third week in the case under consideration must be taken by itself.
IIAthletic and SportingI'…
II Athletic and Sporting Gossip. (By "MIN.") Well, to cut a long story short, I was not over satisfied with Ammanford's display on Saturday, and I fancy they lacked cohesion. A person who saw them play earlier in the season, and saw them play Saturday would say, the same as the song that was sung at White's last week, "For you wouldn't know the old cow now." Hendy, it appears, were rather doubtful as to whether they would play, being under the impression that Ammanford would not fulfil the return fixture. This is not a very nice compliment for one of the best second class fifteens is it? However, both the Hendy and Ammanford Committees mutually agreed upon an arrangement, and the match was played. From a spectator's point, it was a disappointing game, and the whole blame goes to Hendy, whose phrases of spoiling play only helped to make the game more uninteresting. Abbot was well marked, and was not allowed to move an inch, he being carefully watched by two roving for- j wards, and a half-back. It was simply a case of "a small mouse against three cats." his, of course, prevented any open play taking place, and the crowd had to be content with dribbling efforts. Burchell was far superior to his vis-a-vis and got in some fine kicks. The "threes" were not given many opportuni- ties to show what they were capable of, but as a line upheld their reputation. Handel Richards made one or two of his characteristic dashes, but did not succeed in crossing. Dai Llan Evans was very safe. H. Olive was in fine form, but his display was not equal to that against Tycroes. Ivor's penalty kick nearly made all the difference, but 'twas not to be. Fred Jenkins was, perhaps, the most conspicuous of the Ammanford van. but I think it would he of greater advantage if he was to use more weight in the scrums. Fred possesses splendid physique which is indeed very beneficial to him. With all due defer- ence to Fred, I am still of the opinion that there is another skirmisher in the pack. Re- verting to next Saturday's match I am in a dilemma what to forecast, but am firmly- convinced that if Swansea II will turn out the same side that drew with (iowerton last Satur- day Ammanford will win, but it is feared that the All White's second string will include more first teamers than seconds. Under these circumstances the result, no doubt, will be different. Ammanford Soccer Team gave a very creditable display against Ystalyfera, a first division team, at Ystalyfera last Saturday. They were beaten by the odd goal in five. Fred Rainford made a welcome reappearance in goal and brought off some good saves, while Frank Price was once again back in liis old position and effected some fine clearances. Hinton and Brinkworth were the pick of the half-back line. Tommy Twist made an ideal centre forward and was the scorer of both the Ammanford goals. Tommy is frequently finding the net, and is a very dangerous man near the goal, as he sends in sliot-3 "like greased lightning. Hewlett was also con- spicuous for many smart things. According to the League handbook St. Stephens are due here next Saturday. Ammanford should prove victorious by about two goals. Llandebie were without a match on Satur- day, they were to have journeyed down to Swansea to meet St. Stephens' but the Swanseaites asked them to cancel the fixture as they were unable to rise a team. Rumours have, however, come to hand that the St. Stephens players were desirious of witnessing the Swansea Town v. Cardiff City Cup Tie in preference to playing themselves. Pen- clawdd are to entertain Llandebie this week, on the Gower coast. In the previous match, Llandebie won by six clear goals, and, should on Saturday, win hy at least two. In response to numerous enquiries from local soccer lovers, re the Swansea league table, I am in communication with Mr. Charles Jenkins, the League secretary, and hope to publish the league table in a week or so. The Tirydail Juniors are getting into strict training for their next match, which is taking place on Saturday. The final selection of the team will be made on Wednesday. How well the nibs look in their green jerseys The sportsmen of Ammanford on Wednes- day last were afforded the opportunity of see- ing two of the world's foremost cueists play. Two games of 750 points each had been arranged, the first to commence at 2.15 p.m., and the other at G.45 p.m. Faulkiner, in each case received 200 points start. Stevenson is now matched to meet Gray, the Australian, for the world's championship, and the match is due to take place early next year. Special arrangements had been made to accommodate spectators at the Cross Inn Hotel billiard room and an excellent view of the game could be obtained from each seat. In the opening stages of the first game Stevenson had the better of the play and made a 112 break, but after this he fell off considerably, and Faulkiner ran out an easy winner by 750 to 534. The biggest break of the afternoon was by Faulkiner, viz., 193 (unfinished), while some of his other notable efforts were 51, 71, 28, 3f) (all off red), and 125. Stevenson's best were 112, 59, 105, 73, 44, 55, and 78. Afterwards a game of pool was played, and Faulkiner again proved victor by 52 to 32. In the evening, it was thought that Stevenson would make amends for the afternoon, and when the players entered the room nearly all the seats were occupied, and included in the spectators were some well-known local gentle- men. Faulkiner broke off, but nothing came of Stevenson's reply with the result that Faulkiner got to work early, and gave a fine exhibition of close cannons, his effort, in all. realized 81. To this Stevenson replied with 39, Hi. 60. and 55, while Faulkiner, who was continually having the better of the play, made a run of 42, 149, 43. 44, and at the in- terval held a big lead. After the interval, Stevenson gave a fine exhibition of top of the table play, and brought off some excellent shots, but when his total had reached 152 narrowly missed a run through cannon. Faulkiner now only wanted 125 for game, which he made in one unfinished effort. The scores at the conclusion of the game were, Faulkiner 750, Stevenson 330. In the game of pool played afterwards, Faulkiner again beat Stevenson fil to 47. At this stage Stevenson left the room, he not being well and suffering from a bad cold. To conclude the evening Faulkiner gave an exhibition of fancy strokes.
I Amman United Football INotes.
Amman United Football Notes. (By "OLD SPORT. ") PONTARDAWE Y. AMMAN UNITED. Result Pontardawe, 2 tries; Amman United, 1 try. Scorer for United—Rees Rees. It may seem like rank partisanship on my part to be week after week harping on the same point. But I will risk being called that even, and say that once more, although the losing side, Amman on Saturday last against Pontardawe were the better team for the major portion of the game. The opening twenty minutes was the only period that Pont- ardawe asserted their superiority, and during that period it is only fair to say that there was only one team in it, and that team was not Amman United. The horlle team went off with a bang and had scored their two tries before the Amman boys had realised that they were on a football field. After the homesters had scored their second try, how- ever, Amman woke up and for the rest ol the first half play was of a give-and-take order, each side pressing in turn. The visiting forwards seemed to find their feet ,and im- mediately set about their work of giving their weightier opponents a taste of their ability. What was also a big factor in the play at this period was the really great display Leyshunwas giving in the last line of de- fence. I had occasion to compliment this player for his display against Ystalyfera, but on Saturday last he even surpassed that. He could not be reasonably blamed for either try. The one resulted in a pure misunderstanding between Arthur Price and himself. It was a very funny incident to see each of these players blame the other M'hen, really speaking. neither was to blame. It happened in this way. Kift, the home outside half, got the ball in the loose and, being marked, went for the line with one of the home threequarters in attendance. He only had Leyshon to beat when Arthur Price cut across. Leyshon. using his head well, shouted to Price to tackle Kift. and he went to cut the wing man off. Price, misunderstanding him, also went for the wing man, and Kift immediately slipped in between the two of them and scored a soft try. Certainly, if there was any blame attachable to anyone, Arthur Price must needs shoulder it, for the simple reason that he had no earthly chance of getting the wing player. whilst his hands were almost on Kift. Leyshon, on the other hand, was well placed to tackle the outside player, and therefore quite justifiably left Kift to Price. At the same time, as I have mentioned above, it is hardly fair to blame either player. The other try scored by Pontardawe was a good one, result- ing, as it did, through fine combination. Rees Rees, as the scorer for the United, deserves every credit for his smart opportunism. He was on the ball like a flash. But what to my mind was one of the outstanding features of the game was the fine exhibition given by the Amman pack. Pontardawe are no mean opponents, having beaten packs like Lhvynv- pia and Bridgend this season. On Saturday last, however, they had to play second fiddle to the United forwards. The latter have played some fine games this year, not- ably against Swansea Seconds and Ystalyfera, but Saturday's exhibition beat the lot. Every one of the eight covered himself with glory- and any amount of mud. The way they robbed the homesters of the ball in the scrum was fine. Again, their wheeling and line-out was very commendable. But what must not be lost sight of was the way they were being assisted by Leyshon. As I have already men- tioned, he played a great game, and I am not alone in saying that, individually, he was the best player on the field. jfhe Amman quartette were not quite up to scratch. Still every allowance must be made for the bad state of the ground and ball. Joe Rees was perhaps the better of the centres, although no fielding was at fault on many occasions, and Garfield Phillips was the more prominent of the wings, having more work to do than Alun Williams, who did not by any means do badly. There was one tactical error noticed in the Ming threequarters. though, and that was their aptitude for getting out of position, otherwise their display gave no cause for complaint. Both Rees Rees and Arthur Price did splendidly at half-back, each doing his work well. The latter had the re- doubtable Rapsey against him, and every credit is due to him for making such a com- mendable show. It is true he played'behind a winning pack, but Rapsey has been playing long enough now to know all there is to know about half-back play, and he did succeed on any single ocasion in robbing Price of the ball. The forwards I have referred to, and it only remains for me to say that I don't feel justified in naming any one of the eight, as each and all played such a fine game. If this form can only be repeated next Saturday. then the conquerors of Ammanford are in for a warm time.
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The Carmarthen Free Church Council on Saturday passed a resolution commending the Head Constable (Mr. A. K. Mayall) for his energetic efforts to suppress certain social | evils in the borough.
IFootball.
I Football. RUGBY. I AMMANFORD Y. HENDY. AN INSIPID DISPLAY. It was Hendy who appeared on Saturday on the Cross Iiur enclosure, in consequence of tile Llandovery team, with whom home and away matches had been arranged, becoming defunct, and this led to the renewal of fixtures with that dowll-line team of varying fortunes, Mho, a season ago, fell on evil days, but tiiis year have been resuscitated, and are going strongly, being the possessors of an un- beaten record. The game was not viewed in the nature of a serious encounter at Amman- iord, and the steady drizzle which fell made the afternoon uninviting or football. How- ever, a good crowd lined the enclosure M-hen the teams fielded half an hour late. The prospect of the game being played at all was doubtful at one time, for Hendy would not enter the field unless they were given £3 guarantee that Ammanford Mould fulfil the re- turn fixture. Such a preposterous demand And it does not reflect great credit upon the consistency of the Hendy committee that they should have renewed fixtures with such a perfidious (?) team as Ammanford, who have faithfully carried out their obligations at least for the last two season;3 with every fifteen without exception. Finally a modus vivendi was arrived at. Ammanford were considerably below strength, The sides fielded as follows;- Ammanford—Back. Gordon Burchell; three- quarters, Handel Richards, Dai Llan Evans, H. H. Olive and Basil Jones; half-backs, Abbot Griffiths and Ivor Jones; forwards, Geo. Rees (capt.), T. J. BoMen, Wilfred Lewis. D. M Rees, Fred Jenkins, Trevor Wil- liams, Stanley Davies and D. Evans. Hendy—Back, LIew. J. Evans; three- quarters, Dd. Jones. Dd. Jenkin Jones, Tom Jones, and Ernest Walters; half-backs, Tom Morgan and Stanley Rees: forwards. Alf. Howells (capt. i, Sam Davies, D. J. Evans, Powell Rees. Ivor Evans, Harrv Evans, Gwilym Edwards, and D. Ernest Evans. The referee was Mr. Harry Morgan, LI a nelly. Trevor Williams started for Ammanford from the Wind-street end, and Hendy were forced to fly-kick out of danger in their own half. A scrum which ensued saw the Ammanford forwards heel, but evidently Hendy had heard of the smartness of Abbot Griffiths, for he was well looked after from both sides of the scrum. Geo. Rees headed a dangerous dribble over the Hendy line, and very luckily one of the visitors kicked the ball out of bounds. Hendy were recalled from the drop-out, and Ammanford penned them in their own quarters for a long M'hile. The visitors had up to now prevented the opening out of play .and evidently this-was their intention, for Powell Rees in the for- ward line held a roving commission which he utilised to the full, and under the circum- stances it was well-nigh impossible for the home backs to get on the run. The Hendy forward.? were rushing a good deal, and after several ominous moments relieved to halfway. Good work on the part of Ivor Jones pulled up one of their rushes ,and then Fred Jenkins and Abbot Griffiths marked in succession, Burchell ultimately sending to touch well down the field. At this stage Ammanford were losing ground through attempting to pick up the ball, which was greasy and elusive. The battle settled down at midfield for a while, and then offside caused Hendy to lose a good slice of ground, Burchell deposit- ing in touch well inside visiting quarters. A fly-kick by Ivor Jones- and good following up on the part of Stanley Davies proved a near thing for Hendy, but the latter at last raised the siege. HoMever, powerful and accurate punting by Burchell spiked their progress up the field time after time. Ammanford were given another free." and Burchell only nar- rowly missed finding touch in the corner, the ball rolling out of bounds. Following this, the first passing movement of the match was seen, nearly all the home hacks handling. Handel Richards was the last to receive, and went in approved fashion for the line, but, finding his progress barred, he short-punted over his opponent's head, and, sprinting ahead, sprang upon the Hendy custodian in the act of taking the ball. A melee ensued on the line, and in the resultant scrum Hendy were penalised the third successive time for offside play. Ivor Jones essayed a kick for goal, although the angle was difficult, and his effort was a champion one, but the leather went a trifle wide. After this Hendy made themsleves troublesome, and Amman- ford were given a lot of work to keep them out in the corner. A hunch of players went over the line, and several of the Hendy men claimed a try. but the referee ordered a scrum outside, and the Ammanford forMards took the ball with them, dribbling grandly over the half-May line. Half-time score: Ammanford, nil; Hendy, nil. Ammanford pressed vigorously after the re- start, and, the backs getting on the run. Olive cut through nicely, and had a grand opportunity of going through on his own, but sent along to Basil Jones. The latter made good use of his speed and strength, and was only brought down a few yards out. The movement provided one of the few thrills of the game. Ammanford strove mightily to win the game. but could do everything ex- cept score, and the whistle went fo'r It tlellx)e after a quarter of an hour's play on account of the bad light. Final score Ammanford, nil; Hendy. nil. COMMENTS. I The game was disappointing as the con- ditions under which it was contested were unfavourable. Ammanford were plainly very much the better team, but did not show that adaptability to circumstances. which is an essential to success. Hendy were out to put the Ammanford backs off their game, and to a great degree succeeded in their object, for the opportunities which came the way of the latter were conspicuous by their rarity. The fault for this does not lie mainly with the forwards, who heeled fairly frequently, but Hendy were playing two winging forwards, with the result that it was humanly impossi- ble for Abbot Griffiths, smart as he is, to get the ball away. And the mistake made was that the method of attack was not varied occasionally to throw the visitors off their guard. The Ammanford forwards, when they set their minds to it, were "streets" ahead of their opponents in scrummaging and open play. Towards the end of the curtailed game it began to dawn upon them that the policy of attempting to give the ball out was a mistaken one, but even then their action was not concerted, and gave one the impres- sion that the eight were divided in their in- tentions. A feature of the game was the grand discplay of Burchell. His fielding of the ball was simply admirable and his touch- finding splendid in its accuracy and length.
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MATCHES FOR SATURDAY. I (By "Mix.") I RUGBY.. SM-ansea II. v. Ammanford. *(-owei-toii v. Aiiiiiiaii United. Crynant v. CM mllvnfell.* *Brynamlllan v. Caerbryn. I ASSOCIATION. I Ammanford v. St. Stepliejis- Penclawdd:v: Llandebie.* ■ *Garnant y, Pontardawe.
I TYCROES Y. FELINFOEL.
I TYCROES Y. FELINFOEL. Last Saturday these teams met for the first time this season in a league match at Tycroes. The homesters, who experienced great difficulty in getting a team, no fewer than five cf the originally selected team fail- ing to turn out. fielded as follows :—Morgan J onus; D. Phillips, W. J. Evans, T. Jones, J. S. Davies; 1. Fowler, D. Jones (capt.); T. Treharne, J. Clemens, Marlais Jones, M. Clarke, D. Price, D. Watkins, W. Thomas, and Edmund Anthony. Tycroes won the toss and played with the Mind at their backs. T. Jones fielded the kick-off and returned the ball to touch at half-way. From the first scrum Felinfoel secured, but the outside half missed a pass and D. Phillips rushing up, dribbled well into the visitors 25. Felinfoel were awarded a free-kick for an infringement in the scrum, and carried play to half-May, where it re- mained for some time till T. Jones secured and kicked up the field. Smart following up compelled the visiting full-back to kick to touch in his own 25. From a scrum the Tycroes backs got going, but the final transfer was a forward one. Thus a glorious oppor- tunity for scoring was lost. Not to be denied the homesters again started passing near the line, but T. Jones knocked on in taking the ball when he had a chance for scoring. Tycroes were keeping their opponents penned in their own 25. The forwards rushed the hall to the line and W. Thomas picking up scored an unconverted try. D. Jones mis-fielded the drop-out, and the visitors got to the home half of the field. W. J. Evans, receiving from a scrum, kicked to touch. The Tycroes forwards soon carried play to their visitors' territory where many scrummages were formed. The Felinfoel full-back relieved with a kick to touch at half- way. The visitors were awarded a free kick for offside play by the homesters and play was carried to the home 25, but soon returned to neutral territory. Tycroes were again penalised but very few yards were gained by the kick. D. Jones started a dribble and Treliarne dribbled clear of his opponents. When- on the line lie picked up the ball and touched down. To his dismay no try was awarded as he had grounded just outsis-e. From the ensuing scrum Fowler went off on the blind side, but was held on the line. Half-time was called with the visitors de- fending on their line. Score: Tycroes, 1 try; Felinfoel, nil. W. J. Evans restarted, and the visiting full-back, after beating two or three opponents kicked to touch at half-way. Picking up in the loose, Clemens bvoke aMay, but was tackled before he could get rid of the ball. Felinfoel forwards rushed down the field, but Fowler sent them back with a kick to touch. One of the visiting backs secured and kicked up the field, but M. Jones returned to touch at half-way. From a forward rush D. Jones marked, but W. J. Evans failed to find touch. T. Jones fielded the return but his kick was charged Ilown and Felinfoel rushed close to the home line. The visiting full-back marked in a favourable position and tried for goal. D. Jones fielded the kick and returned to touch in his own half. Felinfoel kept press- ing, but kicked too .hard and M. Jones had to concede a minor. From the drop-out play was carried to mid-field. W. J. Evans stopped a dangerous rush and sent to touch. In stopping another rush Fowler was injured. but soon resumed. Felinfoel tried hard to secure a draw but again kicked too hard, and the homesters touched down. In attempting to stem another rush Morgan Jones was in- jured and had to leave the field. W. J. Evans went full-back and Treharne went to centre. The re-start was mis-fielded and play was waged in mid-field. Fowler came away from a scrum with D. Phillips in at- tendance, but the latter missed the pass and the ball went to touch. Felinfoel were stav- ing well, and again rusched to the home 25. Darkness was setting in at this stage, and it soon became impossible to recognise the players. At the last minute Felinfoel scored from a forward rush. The kick at goal failed. The whistle sounded immediately afterwards with the score one try each. COMMENTS. The local committee are greatly troubled by the withdrawal of selected players. Last Saturday only one of the selected three- quarters made an appearance. The com- mittee had given Johns and Harries an opportunity of playing together before next Saturday's league game, and they returned the compliment by refusing to play. Their chances of being selected in future is very remote. I think the committee would be wise not to ask them again, but to stick to the players who stick to them. The home players vow that when Felinfoel scored, three of their players were off-side. and it was one of these who scored. They also state that one of the home forwards was lying on the bail at the time. It was too dark to see from the touch-line, so I cannot give an opinion, but the referee told me after- wards that the try was quite fair. Luck was dead against the homesters it must be admitted. They had many oppor- tunities in the first half of placing the issue beyond doubt, but at the critical moment something went wrong. The forwards played a hard game all through, their chief fault being in breaking up tuo quiekly when they had secured the ball and getting off-side. This was due to ;iti(i getti ii, o ff-si( l e. Ti,is "-as due to A M'ord of advice to the fonvards Mould not be out of place. There is a great deal too much talking during the game, especially in the scrum. Two things cannot be done at the same time. The captain is there for giving orders and the vice-captain is in the scrum to do the same, if necessary. The pick of the hard-working pack were Treharne. ÇlcIlIens, Marlais Jones and D. Price, although praise is due to W. Thomas for notching the try. The backs, too, were reliable. Fowler and Jones hit it off well together and should do useful work next Saturday. W. J. Evans and T. Jones at centre, did all that came their May. while the wings defended M'ell. M. Jones, at full-back, had nothing to do in the first half. In the second moiety he was called upon, but Mas never found M'anting. Jones's only fault is that his kicking lacks length. His tackling is always sound.
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know the correspondent did not mention the fact in his report and the members present. Alderman W. J. Williams I withdraw my statement. I think the explanation given hy Mr. Jones is quite satisfactory. It seems that the managers do meet once a month, but not in any instance, lie states, that the meeting is reported by the correspondent. We would he very glad if we could get their resolutions by the correspondent, and I think the Clerk should be directed to write to the head teacher to that effect. The Clerk You don't grant them? Alderman W. J. Williams: Yes, certainly. < Laughter.) Mr. J. Harries suggested that Mr. Jones and his colleagues should bring in an estimate but finally it was decided to limit the cost to 10s. CEFXBHYNBRAIN ANNUAL APPLICATION. A communication, signed on behalf of the inhabitants of the Cefnbrynbrain district by Messrs. \Vm. Thomas and David T. Rees, was read, thanking the managers most warmly for their generosity in the past, and asking once more for the loan of the Cefnbrynbrain School for another year to hold their Sunday School and weekly prayer meetings, on the usual terms, and they would undertake to make good any damage that might be caused during the hour of such meeting. Mr. B. R. Evans proposed that they be allowed the use of the school although they had many times promised to have a building of their own ready before the expiration of the year. (Laughter.) Alderman W. J. Williams seconded and it was carried. "KNEW THEIR BIBLES IN PENYGROES." Mr. Daniel Thomas, Pontardulais, applied on behalf of the International Bible Students' Association, for the use of a large room at the Penygroes school for three successive nights in January for Bible lectures. Mr. B. R. Evans observed that Penygroes people knew their Bibles well enough without having a man up from Pontardulais to explain it. Also it was bound to interfere with the night school, and lie proposed that it be not granted. Mr. J. Harries But will it interfere with the night school The Chairman Yes, certainly it will. It Mas then resolved that the request be not acceded to. ATTENDANT*). The Clerk submitted the monthly attendance returns, showing the number of children on register in the Council Schools in the group to be 4,527, and in the non-provided schools, 1,033. The average attendance during the month at the council schools was 88.5 per cent., and at the non-provided schools 88 per cent. It was stated that the new attendance officer for Penygroes attendance group, Mr. J. Wil- liams, Tirygors, Llanon, had commenced duties. LIGHTING OF SCHOOLS FOR CONTINUATION CLASSES. Letters were read from the Education Com- mittee stating that the question of lighting the Bettws school by gas for evening classes pur- poses was receiving the Committee 's attention as also was the lighting of the Ammanford School. Mr. Gwilym Rees And none of the other schools The Clerk said Mr. Bellin, the mining lecturer, had especially called attention to the bad lighting of the Ammanford school which made it exceedingly difficult for him to carry the mining class on. Mr. Gwilym Rees said the very same con- ditions lire vailed in the other schools as well. Mr. J. Harries said he brought the question on at the last meeting of the managers, but the Inspector had since visited the Bettws school and complained of the lighting at the evening classes there, and averred that he was not going to wait any more, for, if the Educa- tion Committee were not going to deal with it, he was goin^ to take the matter further. The Committee had neglected their duty to that effect in the past, and they knew that the Bettws school had suffered immensely, and also the Ammanford school, and indeed every school in the group. For five years they had been agitating in the matter, and now it was in the hands of the Education Committee for them to deal with it, and decide upon gas or electricity, where available. He did not care which, although he was in favour of electricity. Mr. Gwilym Rees said the need for better lighting was as keenly felt at the Blaenau school as anywhere. There they had a large ambulance class. "If we want to enlighten the present lie said," we must give them light to search for the light." (.Laughter. I The Chairman suggested that as gas or electricity would be installed at schools where available, the discarded oil lamps could then very well be transferred to the other schools. Mr. B. R. Evans observed that in the past the Education Committee had taken no notice of their recommendations as to lighting; now they were considering the question, and he be- lieved the better lighting of the schools would be achieved, but not this winter. Mr. J. Harries expressed the opinion that electricity would be more convenient for some schools and gas for others, but he hoped the Education Committee would look at it from a hygienic standpoint. Mr. B. R. Evans As Mr. Harries has said that he is in favour of electricity, I may say that I am in favour of gas. Alderman W. J. Williams Let it not go forth that we are quarrelling about which light. Imay tell you that the Committee are seriouslv considering the best mothed of light- ing the schools. Mr. Gwilym Rees Lead kindly light. (Laughter.) Mr. Williams added that at the last meet- ing of the Committee he emphasised the case at Brynaniman which he knew was the worst school of all in that respect, and a couple of new lamps were granted, pending the erection of the new school. Where gas and electricity was available certainly one of those modern lights would be installed. He could assure them that he would do all he could to assist tliein. (Hear, hear.) CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. Mr. B. R. Evans proposed that for the Christmas holidays the schools break up on December 24th and reassemble on the Monday week, January 5th. He considered it was very unwise to allow a fortnight's holidays at Christinas and none at Whitsuntide, and if his proposition was carried a week could he allowed the children then. He added that it had been proved that the attendance during Whitsuntide was very disappointing. Alderman W. J. Williams said Mr. Evans generally tried to get a popular question on his side, but this time he was taking away a week of the children's holidays in the winter. All the schools were not like Parcyrhun, and they must remember that for four months without a break the children had been kept in desolate, dark, dreary and unhealthy schools, and he felt sure that the teachers as well as the children were deserving of a fortnight's holiday in the winter, and a holi- day during Christmas was the most appre- ciated of all. He moved that the usual fort- night be allowed. Mr. T. Y. Jones seconded, and said they did not all happen to be in the same fortunate position as the school Mr. Evans represented. Their schools were overcrowded, unventilated, badly lit, and a break would be welcome. Mr. J. Harries seconded Mr. Evans's pro- position, and said that both parents and teachers would very much rather have a week more at Whitsuntide instead. A vote taken resulted in the usual fortnight being allowed by five votes to four, and on the suggestion of the Rev. D. J. Moses it was agreed to break up on December 19th, and re- assemble on January 5th. Mr. B. R. Evans I am sorry for you, gentlemen. (Laughter.) Alderman W. J. Williams That's well put.