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THE OMNIBUS. I
THE OMNIBUS. I [Thinip Seen and Heard by the ContIucter.11 If one baa no liopes, one can have no dis- appointments. Strike, and the world strikes with you. Work, and you work alone. Human emotions are the wires pulled by the gods to bend men to their will. Electricity filled the Council Chamber on Tuesday evening, and there waa gas." We often ascribe to Fate what has, really amounted to following the line of least resist- aace. A half-pound of butter fetched 31s. lecently, and the purchaser believed it to be a quarter-pound. During the railway strike, supplies of coal were being sent to industrial districts by mean& of carnal transport. » One of the Council oiffcials assumes that Aberlash Bridge is only known to the single element of Ammanford. It is announced by the Food Ministry that on and from Wednesday (yesterday) mar- garine is no longer rationed. A little bird whispers that at Uandovery the knuta are rather keen on luncheons. Sale bills are eagerly scanned. It has never been suggested that a table should be placed at the disposal of the Ptess at Council meetings. It is a little difficult. 0 A local wag described the engine and trucks stranded on the siding near Tirydail Station during the strike as a war souvenir. Not bad. 1 am not used to this," coyly remarked a defendant at the Police Court on Monday, but it proved to be a case of Should auld acquaintance be forgot." I & at Milk for the ba irns was chalked on a motor lorry that passed through Ammanford last week, with the addition: The driver drinks beer." A contrast. # » During the strike at Llandovery, the younger element of the strikers passed away the time in playing several interesting matches with the local Demobs.- One of the best. You say your laundry- woman reminds you of a good preacher. Yea; she's always bringing things home to me that 1 never saw before." Strikes must be included in the term fever. Now we have the Food Control Committee ready to down resolutions. But it's rather a milky question. Teacher: How is it that Johnny knows his alphabet so much better than you do) He never misses a letter. Tommy: "Oh, he inherited it. His father is a postman. A time-honoured practice in rural Wales— that of hiring farm servants at this period of the year—has become obsolete through the introduction of the Com Production Act. The solicitor saw a point, and quickly asked the witness: Oh! but who was' with you? Only myself," was the devas- tating reply. And very good company, too." was recent ly An Amman Valley miner was recently asked by his mini ste: the reason why he did not attend chapel. Too many apricots there for me,' he replied. He meant aris- tocrats. Woman was invented as a corrective. With- out her, man might have discovered how near the divine he really was. Her influence con- • fines him to the earth who else might scale liigh heaven. The Board of Trade announces that the restrictions on the export of petrol and petroleum products, of which notification was given to the Press on Friday last, has now been withdrawn. A Chester signalman striker returned to work saying that as a train had been kept in the station all night with a number of women and babies, his conscience would not allow him to remain on strike. Even to the Council members the Welsh language is appealing. One of the members asserted that the deputation which recently met must have conversed in Welsh. The out- I come was a Little confusing. Two hundred Mid forty-three years was the combined age of the principals in a wed- ding recently. The bridegroom, a well- known tradesman, was 81, the blushing bride 69, and the officiating minister 93. We have a Government that recently passed a Bill against profiteering, and yet the Government encourages the same thing them- selves," said Mr. J. H. Lawley, the Vice- chairman of the Council, on Tuesday. ? Overheard at one of our public meetings: That last speaker was quite entertaining." Yes, and he's a self-made man, too." I thought his delivery rather slow, though." That' s natural. He began life as a messen- ge boy." Direct action is blessed in the possession of a very attractive name; it is blessed in nothing else. It would, I believe, imme- diately begm the breaking of workmen' s heads and the breaking of women's bea.rtS.MI. J. R. Clynes, M.P. # At the Tai'igwaith Sports, held on Satur- day last, the two sisters, Lily and Fanny Morgan, of Llandovery, again came to the front. Lily won the 100 yards scratch race for ladies, and Fanny came second. In the egg and spoon race, both sisters came in first and second respectively. An Ammanford man reports a queer inci- dent. It happened before the railway strike, and he was sitting in the tram with his feet close together, but when the time came to get out he couldn't. The lace of one boot had become entangled in the tags of the other, and there he had to sit till his friends departed, for it took some time to get loose. Luckily, the station was a terminus, or the train would have taken him on* W W A local man was, due to the railway strike, obliged to stop overnight at a small country hotel. He was shown to his room by the one boy of the place. I'm glad there's an escape here in case of fire," he com- mented as he surveyed the room. But what' s the idea of putting a prayer book in the room so prominently? That," ex- claimed the boy, is intended for use in case the fire is too far advanced for you to make youi escape, ar,'a
;Amman Valley Sporting Gossip
Amman Valley Sporting Gossip [By "FREELANCE."] The Ammanford Soccerites journeyed to Ystalyfera on Saturday last, and quite an interesti ng tussle ensued. The visitors shewed much improvement, and in the first half of the game were superior in every phase. The forward line possessed great dash, and as the result of some fine play by the backs, netted two pretty goals. Charlie Rees and Parrot were the scorers. In the second i moiety, the Ystalyferaites vastly improved, and proved on several occasions dangerous. Cudlip, the Ammanford custodian, relieved. Final score: Ammanford, 2 goals; Ystalyfera, nil. The Ammanford team was: Goal, Cudlip; full-backs, Shaw and Bob Thomas; half- backs, Hicks, Morgan, and Brinkworth; for- wards, Dodd, Isaac Thomas, Parrot, Twist, and Charlie Rees. Cudlip in goal adopted different tactics. From his play on Saturday he deserves a place in the team. He proved too hot for Ystalyfera. Tommy Twist showed poor form. His explanation, however, helped matters a little. The Y stalyfera supporters would make the ideal critic." They should not be classed with the sports. Cudlip is my fancy this week, despite the fact that recently he suffered from a severe illness. Harry Parrot played a hard game, as also did Shaw. The old veteran, Bob* Thomas, is always safe and reliable. One of the selected failed to put in an appearance on Saturday, neither did he send an explanation to the secretary. He deserves to be dropped." How many practices were there last week? Does Tommy Twist know? Soccerites are on the wires." They have had their enclosure wire taken. Wire to them. The Ystalyfera captain did not want Satur- day's game to be confined to the League. I little wonder; so did the referee. The latter was cautious. I know for why. Because he had no boots, he could not play. Result: Booted. I am highly pleased with the manner the, Soccer Selection Committee conducts its busi- ness. A credit to the Valley. I attended one of their meetings recently. They say that Hicks deserved his place, on his play last Saturday. Crockford is a little nervous this season. He has not yet had a fair trial, and, con- sidering his weight and dash, should make a good forward. The forward line has improved a little, but still it can go on. Charlie Rees is the backbone of the forward line. Llanelly will be visited on Saturday next, and on Monday evening the committee selected the following team to make the joumey:-Goal, T. Jones (Llandovery) full-backs, Shaw and Bob Thomas; half- backs, Popple, Morgan, and Brinkworth; for- wards, Cudlip, l. Thomas, Parrot, Twist, and Rees. Reserves, F. Hicks and Crock- ford. In commenting on the selected team, I do not believe the committee could have made a better selection, with one exception. Personally, I should like to have seen Hicks included The position of inside-right is still causing some anxiety. There is another change in that position this week. To go on changing is not a proper course. I notice that W. Hughes is not included in the team this week. He deserves a trial if facilities allow. There is no good relying on outside talent. There should be plenty available at Ammanford. The Garnant Soccerites fared well last Saturday, and easily defeated Pontyeates. This was their first win. Those who accompanied the Garnant team were of the opinion that a vast improvement had taken place in the team. Should last Saturday's form be kept up, there is but little doubt that then position in. the League will be foremost. This was the team's first away game. The Ammanford Rugbyites suffered another defeat on Saturday. Their opponents were by far the best team, especially the three-quarter line. They were responsible for some fine bouts of passing, and on several occasions narrowly missed the mark. Abbot Bach played the game of his Life. Our forwards were, however, slow in heel- ing the ball. The leather did not at all appear to come from the scrum in a clean manner. The goal from a mark gained by the visitors was richly deserved. Chris Evans placed the ball between the uprights beautifully. I must say that Abe Rosser was respon- sible for several neat openings. His try was the best on the day's play. The forward line did not appeal to me. There is room for several changes. The home custodian is a powerful tackier, and on several occasions brought down both man and ball. He relieved several times, especially during the first half. His kick is safe. Glyn Gethin turned out for Skewen at the last moment. A He is a formidable player, and is well known in the Rugby world. His services to the Neath Club have in the past proved to be invaluable. Jim Richards is rather a sound player, but I would prefer to see him back in, his old position. Luther Thomas did remarkably well on Saturday. Evans and Griffiths make the ideal com- bination at half. The visitors fielded a strong side, and the game, as was anticipated, proved keen. The teams fielded as follows:—Ammanford: Full-back, W. Griffiths; three-quarter backs, Abe Rosser, J. Williams, Luther Thomas, and D. Thomas; half-backs, Jim Evans and Abbot Griffiths (capt.) forwards, Frank Davies, Jim Richards, W. J. Evans, R. Barrett, T. Thomas, J. Morgan, D. Richards, and C. Isaac. 'I Skewen: Full-backs, Glyn Gethin; three- quarters, P. Lloyd, B. Davies, Chris Evans, and Ike Richards; half-backs, H. Rees and B. Clayser; fa.rds, Ivor EValU (capt.), D. Jones, B. Richards, J. Evans, J. Johns, W. Richards, D. Price, and T. J. Howells. Referee, Mr. H. Morgan. Ammanford kicked off, but Skewen soon became the aggressors, and brought play to the home territory. Griffiths, the home cus- todian, however, relieved and sent play back to mid-field, where the visiting backs got possession, and after a pretty bout of passing brought play again back to the home quarter. A free kick awarded to Ammanford trans- ferred play to the visitors' 25, where Chris Evans, one of the Skewen three-quarters, figured conspicuously and dashed down the field in fine style. He was, however, brought down by the home custodian, who again saved the situation. A scrum ordered in the home 25 enabled Abbot Griffiths to gain pos- session, and he passed to Evans, who with a well-directed kick sent play to mid-field. The visiting backs got going grandly, but were fortunately held up. The play continued to be in the visitors' favour. Their forwards bewildered the homesters, whose play was of a faulty character. Their failure to heel the ball handicapped a good deal of the home backs. The tackling ou both sides was ex- ceptionally keen. There was a good deal of hot work in front of the home line, and Luther Thomas on more than one occasion returned play. A mark gained by the visitors placed them three points ahead. The kick at goal by Chris Evans was a feature of the game. The play from this juncture was of a more keen character, and the home forwards appeared to have settled down. Half-time score: Skewen, one goal from a mark; Ammanford, nil. The homesters, on resuming, were three points behind, and from the outset put up a more determined effort. The three-quarters got hold of the ball, and organised several fine bouts of passing, Luther Thomas again being conspicuous. The pace was hot, and soon after Abe Kosser crossed with a beauti- ful try for Ammanford, thus equalising mat- ters. The kick at goal failed. Skewen again forced matters, and time after time narrowly missed crossing. The stubborn defence put up by the home backs prevented much loose play. The Skewenites then adopted the kick and rush method, and eventually broke the home defence, Evans crossing with a well- deserved try. It was not converted. Although Ammanford were very fine on the defence, their play was of a slow form. There was very little open work by their forwards. Towards the end of the game Ammanford made a fine rally, but failed to gain a further score. Final score: Skewen, one goal (from a mark) one try; Amman ford one try. Lover of Sport writes me from Peny- groes, enquiring what has become of the foot- ball team which was formed at Penygroes. A strong committee had been constituted, and players in galore were available. A rumour has been circulated that the club has been unable to procure a suitable playing ground, which is more the pity when recognising the fact that the players in the majority are boys who have had to play the game of self-defence 1. the fields of Flanders and the different war zones during the past four years. It ,is yet quite possible that this paragraph might catch the eye of some generous farmer interested in sport who will come forward and offer ground for playing. By so doing he would help to recompense the services of the lads who have done so much for Britain. It is to be hoped that Lover of Sport' s effort will meet with every success. The Tirydail team opposed the Amman- ford First XV. on Thursday last. The youngsters put up a keen fight and their defence was good. The game proved to be a draw, a result which was well received. The Brynamman Football Team is doing remarkably well this season, having played three drawn games and one win already in its favour. Last Saturday, at home, they beat Cwmtwrch by eight points, losing many more by mere flukes. In reply to my Brynamman correspondent, the Llandovery Rugby Ciub opened its season on Saturday last. This announcement is in reality, and not fiction as asserted. The fact that the Llandovery secretary has omitted to reply does not place the onus upon myself, but he is such a busy man. A reminder would do him no harm. I regret that I have to record a crushing defeat for the Llandovery XV. on Saturday last, when they opposed the Carmarthen Harlequins. The 29 points recorded against them should put more vigour into the side and promote keen interest in the future of the club. The downfall of many of these little clubs is attributable to lack of practices. Time after time have I recorded this fact. The home forwards did not do at all bad. Their heeling was magnificent, but the backs I failed to grasp the opportunities afforded them. Tommy Jones, the Ammanford Asso- ciation goane, did well in the front rank. He was ably supported by two of Llandovery's biggest forwards, arid in fact one of them served in the Guards during the war.
IAmman United Notes.
I Amman United Notes. I [By "OLD SPORT."] A AM AN UNITED v. PONTARDAWE. Result: Amman United, 3 tries; Pontar- dawe, nil.. Scorers: Evan Phillips (2) and Garfield Phillips. It was with rather mixed feelings that I came off the field on Saturday last after the termination of the above match. The Scarlets had gained a very meritorious (victory, but, on the other hand, their form was not nearly so convincing as on the previous Saturday at Skewen. There have been two outstanding features of the play of the United up to the present, and each of these features have been obvious to any keen observer who has fol- lowed them in each of the four matches already played. In the first place, the team has without doubt played better games away from home than on the Cwmamman Recrea- tion Ground. They played better football both at Llangennech and Skewen than in either the Ystalyfera or Pontardawe matches. Last Saturday' s game was certainly a big improvement on the Ystalyfera game, but even then the team did not come up to expectations such as they did at Skewen. Then the second feature to which I refer is the remark- able way in which the team seem to gather themselves together in the last quarter of an hour in each game they have played so far. At Llangennech, they were a put down up to midway through the second half. Then they seemed to wake up, and their opponents were bustled off their feet. The Ystalyfera game was similar in that all the points were scored at the close of the second half. At Skewen, the homesters were simply swamped in the latter portion of the game, and again on i'-tu.rJay Pontardawe had a taste of the same medicine in the closing stages. Seeing that this has occurred in each of the four games played, it can hardly be put down to superior condition entirely, but is undoubtedly attributable to a great final effort by the team as a whole. They are certainly far more dangerous at this period than during any other portion of the game. To come back to the Pontardawe game, the one strong impression left on me was the very fine pack of forwards which the visitors possessed. It was undoubtedly one of the finest sets of forwards I have seen operate in second-class football for many a day. They were weighty and fast, and the way they bagged the ball in the scrums was a tremendous advantage to their side. Up against them the Amman forwards looked small, but the way they stood up to their heavy opponents was simply splendid. There was one unpleasant feature, and that was the great amount of talking done, more parti- cularly by the visitors. There was a con- tinual hubbub right throughout the game. There was more talking on the Amman side than was necessary, too, and this will have to stop if they are to give of their best. There are two men on the side who can do all the talking necessary, viz., the captain and the leader of the pack. Now, boys, let us see an improvement on this point at Llanelly this week-end. Whilst on the matter of the forwards, I think there were one or two who deserve special mention. I thought one of the best forwards on the home side was D. J. Jones. It is a great pity this player is not a little heavier, as he would then be an exceptionally fine forward. What he lacks in poundage, however, he makes up in grit. Tom Evans and Styles were very noticeable in the line- out. The former took the ball excellently on several occasions. That old stalwart, Morgan Charles Williams, also did well. He is far from being a back number yet. Major Gilbert Davies again led the forwards well, but was not quite so prominent as at Skewen. The Scarlets were disorganised behind owing to Morgan Rees failing to turn out through injury. It certainly mad e a great difference to the working of the machinery behind the scrum. At the outset, Joe Griffiths was tried at iinside-half, while Garfield Phillips came .into the centre and Lucas played on his wing. The game was not very old before it was seen that the experiment was more or less a failure, mainly owing to Price being off- colour at stand-off half. The home captain then altered the formation by putting Arthui Price to work the scrums, with Garfield Phillips as his partner, Joe Griffiths returning to his old place at centre. This was a dis- tinct improvement, but even then the loss of Mock Rees was evident, for Arthur Price was slow in his movements generally, although doing many fine things. I must be quite candid and say that up to now Arthur is not showing his pre-war form by a lorg way. Once he gets on the move he is all right, but is very slow at getting off the mark. It is essential in a half-back above all things that he should get away quickly. In defence' Price is splendid, but, as I say, his attack is spoilt by his slowness in starting. Garfield Phillips again ditinguished himself by his opportunism. His try was a good piece of headwork, and the way he beat such a fine tackier as Johnny Davies, the Pontardawe full-back, was excellent. Just one little fault in Garfield. When he misses the ball he should make a little more effort at recovering it. The three-quarters did not get the chances they should have done owing to lack of oppor- tunities. I must' commend Lucas for some smart kicking under difficulties. He was quite a success generally also. The two centres did all that came their way well, except that there was still the tendency of s lovenly pass- ing. 1 his was shown when Evan Phillips scored the last try. It was almost lost through poor passes. Joe Griffiths was more promi- nent than Billo Rees because he got a little more to do. Evan Phillips, on the right wing, has exactly the same fault as I have pointed out in Arthur Price, namely, slow at getting off the mark. This must be remedied before he can make a really effective wing. Both these players might well take an example from Garfield Phillips and Joe Rees in this phase of the game. Evan is to be commended, however, for the way he kept his head when he scored his first try. Now, Joe Rees, the home captain, is the only player ldt to write about. As I wrote last week, what can I write about him that I have noc already written? In short, he was a host in himself, being seldom caught with the ball in his possession even by such a fast, tearing pack as the visitors possessed. I should have mentioned earlier in this report that a very bad fault of the home for- wards against Pontardawe was kicking too hard. Several times I noticed this mistake. Dribbling seemed a lost art except on the visitors side, and in this the home pack might well have taken an example from them. Pontardawe were best served behind by Johnny Davies at full-back, and at right centre. Johnny showed that he has lost very little of his old form, and was a tower of strength to his side. A less resolute full-back would have brought disaster to his side. I have previously mentioned the forwards, and I thought Graham Morgan the best forward on the field. The Seconds' match with Curwen Stairs was off, as the Stars* secretary wired stopping the ScaTlets' second string from going up. The Committee of the Club are to be com- mended for the way they are improving the ground. It is now one, of the best enclosures possessed by any second-class club in the Principality. Every spectator is assured of an excellent view of the playing pitch in comfort. TEAMS FOR SATURDAY. Amman United v. Llanelly II. At Llan- elly. Full-back, Joe Rees (capt.) three- quarter backs, E. Phillips, Billo Rees, J. H. Griffiths, and G. Phillips; half-backs, Morgan Rees and Arthur Price; forwards, G. H. Davies, Tom Evans, J. Styles, M. C. Wil- liams, D. J. Jones, Rees Owen, W. Ward, and T. J. Thomas. Amman United II. v. Gorseinon. At Cwmamman. Full-back, Gerwyn Thomas; three-quarter backs, D. William,s J. Davies, J. Lucas, and Evan Jones; half-backs, D. Jenkins and Idris Hughes; forwards, Evan Hughes (capt.), E. Bevan, D. B. Rees, W. Thomas, S. Jeremiah, Evan Davies, Willie Cavies, and Rees Evans. ,< Since the above teams were picked, Chronicle readers will be interested to learn that Joe Rees, the clever United captain^ has been invited to play for Swansea on Saturday next against Cardiff on St. Helen's Ground. I am sure all interested in sport throughout the Valley will join with me in wishing Joe every success. I may add that the Swansea Committee considered no other name for the position than Joe Rees, even though a well- known international offered his services. It will be a heavy loss to A-nman United, but no one gru d ges Joe Jiis well-deserved pro- motion. I hope shortly to be able tcr announce an interesting development as a result of Joe' s departure.
Ammanford Urban Council. I
Ammanford Urban Council. I The monthly meeting of this body was held at the Y.M.C.A. on Tuesday evening, Mr. Evan Lewis, J.P., Chairman, presiding. CONFERENCE. I Replying to Mr. T. Fletcher, the Clerk said that a Conference had been held by the representatives of the Great Western Railway and London and North Western Railway Companies on an improved railway service for th: Amman Valley. The different organisa- tions and public bodies from the Amman Valley were also present. The meeting took place at the Dynevor Arm, Pantynynnon. A very large number of akerationa were pro- mised by both Messrs. Carter and Porter, the district superintendents, more especially in regard to the milk service and suitable trains for the conveyance of children to and from sc hool. In addition, there would be intro- duced a connection at Pantyffynnon to meet the 9.30 a.m. train. The '3.11 p.m. train would be re-established; also the 10.4 train at Pantyffynnon should be continued Mr. Porter, for the London and North Western Railway Company, said that favourable con- sideration would be given to the stopping of the down mail train due at Tirydail at 7.30 a.m.; also the 9.40 a.m. up train should also stop. The time of the two representatives being limited, it was decided that any fur- ther alterations or suggestions should be com- municated to them, and the same would re- ceive their careful consideration. The Clerk added that he had done this. A WEIR. It was reported that a deputation from this Council had met representatives of the Llan- debie Parish Council at Aberlash, and it was suggested that a weir should be erected there to protect the bridge. It was agreed to pass the suggestion on to the Rural Council for confirmation. Mr. T. Fletcher was of the opinion that unless this step was taken, the bridge would b. washed away. It was the only solution. The river already ^iad worked under the con- crete to the extent of two feet. The recommendation was adopted. THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY. The Chairman next moved that immediate steps be taken to purchase the Electric Works now owned by Mr. -Wm. Herbert. Mr. Lewis contended that this was the only means oi revenue. Should the extension of the borough boundary be ultimately realised, that in itself would mean an additional cost of 1400. They paid at the present moment £ 600 for their street lighting, and yet there were many little corners in Ammanford that required a lamp, and which would mean an (additional cost of 35s. to Z2. He suggested that the matter be referred to the Roads and Health Committee for consideration. Mr. F. Dawson thereupon moved that this step be taken. Mr. W. N. Jones said that he could not believe it with his own eyes that the motion had been placed on the agenda in the manner it had. What he would have was to propose that a Special Committee be appointed to go thoroughly into the matter, with power to em- ploy an expert electrical engineer and an auditor for advice. He was not there to either support or oppose the project, but whenever he desired to purchase anything, he generally got expert advice on the matter. He was there to assist them in placing the proposition in a better position. They did not know the position of the Electrical Works. If they failed in that direction, then they could make an offer for the works and then decide what steps should be taken. Mr. T. Fletcher said that they had a motion down on the agenda that they take immediate steps to purchase the works. The Chairman had not moved that at all, but simply asked that the matter be referred to" the Roads Committee. I The Chairman: I take it that the Roads Committee will have full power. Mr. Wm. Evans: I think that we ought to decide to purchase it first. The Chairman should put a proper proposition on the agenda. Mr. John Harries said that he thought a similar resolution had been moved by the Council. It was on the minutes the present day. The Clerk had been instructed at that time to write to the Local Government Board, and they had replied to the effect that they could not see their way clear to sanction the proposal. They were back in the same posi- tion, and he believed that nothing would become of the present motion. In addition, they had the question of purchasing the Gas Works included, but nothing became of it, and now they were all in the same boat. It was useless their passing resolutions, and then find themselves" back in the same position. The Chairman: I can alter it if thought advisable. Mr. W. N. Jones: I don't want this Coun- cil to pledge itself to buy this works, or any- thing else, without first knowing what they axe going to do. I strongly advise the foimation of a Committee to go into the ques- tion. After the Committee .met, they could present a proper report. Mr. W. L. Smith: There is no need for me to add to what Mr. W. N. Jones has just said. It is re a business-like method, and the procedure, if adopted, will be to the interest of the Council. Mr. Wm. Evans, in moving a direct nega- tive, said that they had discussed the matter before, and had even gone so far as to sug- gest the appointment of a valuer. At the time he was thoroughly in support of the proposal, but had since altered his views. At the pre- sent moment, being that there w?? so many sc hemes before the Council, he did not think it the proper tiling nor a wise was a big speculation. r.J £ .¿- tag of a good deal of fresh capital, and then nothing could be expected by way of recom- pense for eight to ten years. Another matter was the serious consideration of the Council ti the appointment of a Board of Directors to manage the affair. He was one of those that gave a good deal of his time to the work of the Council, which now was heavy, and he was of the candid opinion that it would be impossible to spare any additional attend- ance. Unless the members were prepared to look after the intesest of the works, then they would lose money in it. It was quite possible that a private company could make it pay, but the position altered should they decide to go in for purchasing. The Chairman (interposing): It would not mean more than one meeting a month. Mr. Wm. Evans, continuing, said that they were aware of the new Transport Bill ictro- duccd, and under which every little village would have its own lighting. Every small concern would be merged into this scheme. The time was now too short for them to think of adopting the motion. It was beyond reason, and would mean the borrowing of a large sum of money. They knew to what extent they would be mortgaged. He again contended that the scheme would not be remunerative; in fact, it meant sinking money and no recompense afterwards. The Chairman sad that he would not have brought the matter on at all had he not thought the scheme would be remunerative to the Council. He did not believe less than what it would pay them. At the present moment there was no source of revenue from anywhere, and there was no hope, particu- larly if it would mean another f-400 on addi- tional lighting immediately on the realisation of the extension of the boundary. They would then be sinking money for which they would have no return. He was of the opinion that the bigger the speculation, the bigger would be the profit. Mr. W. N. Jones: But you must have the facts before this wonderful revenue will accrue. The Chairman: I will do so if it is referred to a Committee. Mr. T. Fletcher: It was due to the war that the Local Government Board refused to sanction the borrowing of the money. Mr. Wm. Evans: They only asked for a loan, and the Council knew perfectly well how the position was at Llandilo. There it cost the ratepayers a J s. rate. Mr. T. Fletcher said that he agreed with Mr. W. N. Jones. If they could make money to save the rates, then it was their duty to do so. He took it that If the Committee thought it necessary to engage an engineer and auditor, then they could do so. They could draw their own conclusions from the facts before them. Mr. J. C. Shaw was of the opinion that it was not the time to support the matter. Mr. John Davies said that after they had commenced the Sewerage Scheme they would be mortgaged to the hilt. Could they mort- gage the works? Several of the members were of the opinion that they could only borrow money on the rates. On being put to the vote, there was a majority in favour of Mr. W. N. Jones' pro- position, and this was carried. i Mr. J. C. Shaw then moved that the mem- bers of the Council that were not on the Com- mittee which dealt with the matter of in creasing the price of the elsctric light should constitute the Committee. Some further remarks made by the speaker were not audible, whereupon Mr. W. L. Smith humorously retorted: Let us have a bit of light on it." The following were appointed on the Com- mittee:—Messrs. E. Evans, r. Dawson, W. L Smith, T. Lake, D. Jones, together with the Chairman and Vice-chairman. UNITED KINGDOM GOODS. I The Board of Trade wrote to the effect that any Council, on giving out their con- tracts, should see that the goods supplied were United Kingdom made. This announcement was received with some acclamation. FOR THE NEXT MEETINNG. I The question of considering an increase of salary to the Clerk and to one of the Council workmen was ordered to be placed on the agenda for the next meeting.
I LlandiloBoard of Guardians.…
LlandiloBoard of Guardians. I The monthly meeting of this body was held at the Shire Hall on Saturday last, Mr. John Richards presiding. THE HOUSE. I i he Master reported the number .of inmates at the House to be 66, against 61 in the corresponding period last year. Vagrants who had visited the House totalled 74, against 18 the like period last year, an increase of 56. The total number of vagrants for the half- year ended 29th September last was 341, an increase of one over the like period last year. Two deaths had taken place at the House. Divine ser- vices were conducted by the Revs. T. Lewis (Methodist) and W. A. Jones (Church of England). NO APPLICANTS. I I he Clerk announced that there were no applicants for the post of Medical Officer of Health for the Llansaiwel district. Dr. Lloyd now carried ot the duties appertaining thereto, and it was agreed that he be asked to carry cm. I GENERAL ATTENDANT AND COOK. I One application was received for the I p? of Geœral Attendant and Cook at the House, and it was unanimously agreed that she be appointed. The applicant, Miss Louisa Jones, Tallcy, was highly commended for the post by several of the members. COST. OF ASYLUM INMATES. The Clerk said that he had received a bill for the cost of the inmates at the Carmarthen Asylum and chargeable to this Union. The total amount claimed was £ 903, which worked out at the rate of ;i I 4s. 6d. per head weekly. This, the Clerk intimated, was the heaviest, and he remembered the coet only 7s. a head. A resolution passed by the Machy*- lleth Board of Guardians, calling upolI the Local Government Board to contri- bute half the cost, was presented. Under the Act of 1888, the Local Government Board contributed 46. weekly, which sum then amounted to half the cost of each inmate. Since then the charge upon the Guardians had increased considerably. On the proposition of Mr. John Lewis, and seconded by Mr. Evan Davies, it was agreed that the Main- tenance Committee be asked to rrevise the list of inmates now chargeable to this Union, and it was further agreed that the resolution submitted by the Machynlleth Union be supported. PROPOSED TESTIMONIAL. The Chairman announced that it was agreed at the Conference of Boards of Guardians that a testimonial be made to the Clerk, who had given his ser- vices for the past 20 years. A Member: Is he not paid for his work? Th,o, Clerk, in reply, said that he believed he received his expenses: Mr. Glyn Jenkins suggested that they should make enquiries, and added: Let us be honourable." A Member: It means that the dele- gates contribute. (Laughter) The Chairman announced that he was prepared to subscribe 5s. Eventually, it was agreed that the matter stand over until enquirl had been made as to whether the recipient was paid for the work he did. APPOINTMENT. On the motion of Mr. Thos. Henry Jones, it was unanimously agreed that Dr. Evan Jones be appointed Medical Officer of Health for the Cwmamman district in succession to Dr. Grice, who had left. Mr. Arthur Williams, in seconding, said that he felt sure Dr. Jones would follow in his predecessor' s footsteps and carry out the duties to their satisfaction. He felt pleased to have the opportu- nity of expressing his appreciation of the appointment of Dr. Jones. COLLECTORS' SALARIES. A motion down on the agenda in the name of Mr. Evan Davies created a good deal of discussion. He moved that the Standing Orders be suspended, and that the salaries of the Collectors of the Poor Rate for the parishes of Llandilo-fawr, Rural, Llandilo Urban, and Quarter-bach be revised and fixed on a basis of 6d. in the £ in conformity with that paid to other Collectors. Mr. Evan Davies said that that day week a Committee had met to go into the question of increases to their Col- lectors, and they were of the unanimous opinion that a salary be paid equivalent to 6d. in the £ Although the motion was down in his name, it was the unanimous wish of his colleagues that the matter should be brought forward. At that meeting, it was thought that the Collectors for both the Llandilo and Quarter-bach parishes were overpaid. With reference to the former, it had now been found that the position was entirely different, and he asked that the motion be so varied that the Llandilo Collector be excluded. The reason for this, Mr. Davies said, was that fur- ther enquiries had furnished them with the fact that the duties of Collector and Assistant Overseer were combined at Llandilo. The other parishes held the positions separately, for which separate salaries were paid. It would be only fair in the future, with regard to Llan- dilo, that the positions and salaries be put down separately. This would then do away wi any unpleasantness and put the Col lector on a par with the others. Mr. L. N. Powell: Is it necessary to do this at all? Mr. Arthur Williams, in seconding, said that he desired that the Llandilo Collector be included in the motion. He would give his reasons. In reply to a question, the Clerk said that the Collector for the parish of Quarter-bach was paid a salary of £50 per annum. An increase had been granted on the 12th July last, and con- firmed by the Local Government Board. Payment at the rate of 6d. in the £ on all collections would amount to £41 per annum. Mr. Arthur Williams said that the only way to be fair was to fix the salary now paid Mr. Thomas also at 6d. in the £ The position of Assistant Over- seer had nothing to do with them. They should leave that to the Parish Council. Mr. Evan Davies suggested that the only way out of the difficulty was to put the two positions separately. At Llanegwad the Collector was paid 5.30, and at Llangathen £ 18 per annum. Other men carried out the duties of Assistant Overseers. Mr. John Bevan: Since the Llandilo man has been brought out of the motion, I propose that the whole motion be withdrawn. This was seconded and carried. Printed and Published by the Amman Valley Chmakle, Unmted. at tbeK OSce*. Q?y Street, Ammani?md. m the Cct?ty ? C?t moitbes, October 9th, 1919,