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I WITNESS COMPLIMENTED. I inquest Upon Victim of Pontardulais Burning Tragedy. I Mr. Wiison, deputy county coroner, held an inquiry at Fontardulais # on Thursday evening touching the don,thot Mrs. Charlotte Evans (63), of G, Trinity-place, Pontardulais. Annio Evans, 18, Stepney-street, Llanelly (daughter), gave evidence of identification. M.i6S Jtosanna Bowen said that de- ceased had rented a bed-tutting room irom her (witness') mother for the l I 7 years. On Tuesday oteuiufi^ about D witness saw deceased run into the passage enveloped in flames. Witatasi ran .to the bed and got a. counterpane which she thi-ew over the deceased. Witness's mother and- sister came to j her assistance, and she ran for the doctor. The ire iii decea«sed'is room was low. but an overturued cau?a lay uh?ht on the hearthstone. Mr?. Anne Bo wen, landlady, cor- roborated. About 5.30 on Tuesday (-v?ning deceased was in the kitchen with witue??, and s,hc was then quItc merry. Doceased left for her own rouN? aud witness did not ?w?) her agtvin until her daughter shouted to her, after 9 p.m., Mrs. Evans is oil j fire She ran, and saw decease d in flames in the passage. DçoeaMXl said- nothing, but simply groaned. Dr. H. J. Isaac said he wa.6 called on Tuesday evening about 9.30. He found deceased lying in thn passage, covered by a counterpane. He examined her. and found she had Iwen most severel y burned from the face down to the knees. Th'ath v.ii.s due to shock. The jury, in bringing in a verdict of "accidental dea.í;I," eonipiiniented the witness Miss Iioueri on her commend- able promptitude and presence of mind, in her attempt to extinguish the flames.

I I I COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT AT TREBANOS. Mr. J. J. Williams, of Trebawxs. who has been unable to follow his oocupa- tion for about twelve months, was given a complimentary concert at the Public Hall, Pontardawe under the patronage of the Dyitryn Tiiwe ana I Dr. Logan Du,hne lodges of the R.A.O.B. The Rev. D. G. pre- sided. The artistes wore: Soprano, Miss K tlones. Land ore contralto, M i ss HTon- \H111 Williams, Llandilo; tenor, Mr. W. Rees, Gwauneat»gwrv<»n; bass, Mr. (iwilyrn I^ewis. Poniaidawe violin- ists, Mc-ssrs. Maries "Williams, Trebauos aiui A. W. Jenkins, Llai:samlet; flau- tist, Mr Willie Griffitits: elocutionists, .Mu..s..rs. Tom ¿ud Oliver Jones, Ponter- <inwe, ali of «b<^acquitted thowIves splendidly. Mr. xsaac E. Hopkin. of r\'rcWu)OK> was the acrcorapa-rast. Mr. Williams is the secretary of the West Wale* Bands' Association, and in weli- kuown in tho valley ac an elocutionist.

TIN AND TARIFF. I Sir Alfred Monti's Recent Visit to I Canada. Althouh the Canadian Parliament i? now fitting, it does not ?eem (?.aiy? a Cardie contemporary) that any 1 ul.thr anangemcnt8 Have |>een made for tho visit of the deputation from this country to confer with the Canadian authorities on the tin and gulvamaed plate tariff question. At the offices of the British Steel Smetyeria? and Iron and Tinplato Workers' Society, it was stated that thoy had heard nothing further oon- eerning the proposed deputation. Pro- bably the matter was being held iu sub- jwnsc, until the British Parliament met, when conferences for discus,sing the sub- ject could be more conveniently made. On the other hand, it was possible that the visit of Sir Alfred Mond, M.P., to Canada and of Mr. Borden to this country might have proved adequate for the purpose.

AGRICULTURE. I CARMARTHENSHIRE SOC!ETY'S I ANNUAL MEETING. The 2Hh annual meeting of tho Car- marthenshire Agricultural Society was held at the Stepney Hotel, Llanelly, on Thursday, when tlie retiring president (Mr. Morton Evans, J.P., Liangenneeh) occupied the chair. The Secretary (Mr. Rhys W. Harry) while submitting the balance sheet re- minded the members that they did not bold a show of their own last year, but the C ni tCd. Counties Show was held under their auspices at Llanelly. The year was begun with a credit balance of 18-s.. and the 8U bscriptions collected apart from a. cheque, for 4:12 12s. re- ceived since fi-oiii the President, amounted to £ lol 12s.« the total re- ceipts being £ 189 19s. 6d. There was a guarantee of L,100 paid to the United Counties Society, and the balance in hand was £ 33 16s. 9d., which with the President's cheque for £ 12 12s. would amount to £ 40 ?. 8d. He anticipated that another ?? or .e]2 would be re- ceived, hut as the accounts stood the Society had ? balance in hand of ov?r 1.:46, The President, in moving the adoption of the balance sheet, said the term of his office as president of the Society terminated that day. and thanks to the loyal ..support given Jiliji at all the com- mittee meeting and to the excellent arrangements Jnndf" bv their capable secretary his duties had been very pleasant and vory light. The secre- tary's decision in dropping their show in favour of that of the United Counties had proved to be a wise one, as they started the vear with only 18s. to their credit, whereas they were now practi- cally £ 50 to the good. The success of the show was really due to their secre- tary. The adoption of the balsMice .slicet was agreed to. The pr<?id<?ut submitted h'? D?mo of Mr. H. Studt as next president. estate), said that while lie had no objection to the motion, he thought- it was clearly understood when the Society decided to invite the U nitecl Counties' Show to Llarelly that Mr. Evans should be re- elected piesident for another year, and he proposed tha.t M_r. Evatis IKS so ap- pcinmJ. SJr^-eral members pressed Mr Evans to net for another year, and the soeve- tarv read a letter irom Mr. H. Stuat, stating that during his of office, M r. did not have much honour as lie, would have had if the show had been the Society's, and he &hould. therefore, be re-elected. I prc.sidQut cxplailJcd th,d,t for pri- vate reasons lie could not accept the position that year, but a.t some tuturo time if it was offered him he would I-e- ctp', it that Mr. Studt be ap- pointed prident %'a& then muHumously I agreed ?. ihe President proposed that 1.1<)hn Thomas (KioWCJly) be ?ppomted senior vice-president. Mr. Thomas (Towyn) Mconded, and this wa? agreed W. On the motion of Mr. Llewalvn Bowen. seconded by Mr. Thos. Jon?s, Mr. Morton Evans was elected junior vice-president The following officer-a were also elected:—Secretary, Mr. Rhv, W. Harry treasurer, Mr. Wm. Griffiths (Metropolitan Bank): vet. surgeon, Mr. J. C. Hill; auditor, Mr. Evan Evans. The following names were added to the Show Committee :—M ess re. D. Leonard .Jones, —. Beynon, Tom Thomas (Towyn), Oakley Harries, J. Walton Bishop, C. R. Mansel Lewis. Hume B. Roderick, Car j ton Jones, and Jo*. Harry. Tlje of Mf. Tb. Thomas, Llangennech, was added to the General Purposes Committee. It was decided that this year's show lSrld be lteld on Tuesday, August 4th. The President explained that it was customary for the society's president to present a cup far competition during his year of office, but as the society held no s how of their own he had given a cheque for L'ltl 12s. instead. On the motion of Mr. Thtxi. Jones, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the President for his generosity.

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CWMAMMAN COUNCIL. SCARLET FEVER EPIDEMB. IN THE 05STRICT. The usual monthly meeting of the above Council was held at ijetlle"g(la Chapel, Gla-nauiniaj:, Mr. Tlnniias Thouias (vie^-chairin;ui) presiding. Tiiere were also present the liov..John Thomas. Mr..)ohn iiees, Ilev. J. Edryd Jones, Mr Thomas Morris, Mr. David Jones, Mr. T. Jones Hay, Mr. Job Phillips,; and Mr. H. Foiland; along with Dr. Byrne (medical offieer), the surveyor (M r. GiiiHirt H. Da.vios), and the clerk (Mr. W. Martiji Reads Committee. J lie ivport of the Roads and Health Committee, showed that the Rev. J. Edryd Joix.'h reported that he had been in communication with the owner of Brynlloi road, and a promise had been made to in up the portion, of land, to ¡ the Council it he could he fuily com- pensiated. It was resolved tliat Mr.' Jones take the matter up sgjh: with J r. Danio. Jones.—The report was adorned. L Orynilai Road. The Rev. J. Edryd Jones reported that he had seeu Mr. Daniel Williams that evening with regard to a proposed conference i/ctwecn him, Air. Daniel Jones, and a deputation Irom the Coun- cil to see if they could agree on somc- thing with regard to that portion of the road by Btthaijia Chapel. Mr. Wil- liams personally, he Riiid, was not pre- pared to meet them, as he did not think it would be any good. The position v/as the same before, but ha was prepared to take up tho matter with Air. Daniel Jones. Mr. Williams w4as under the im- pression that were trying to force him to give up the Jajfd, or rather to coniisoate it. The Chairman thought lie had made a grc-at inista-jve iii the matter a.s to the duty of the Ornnod. The bast thing thoy could do was to leave the matter in the hands of Mr. Williams and Mr. Daniel Jones. There were other loads in the district requiring attention. The Rev John Thomas s?id it w?s qmtH e^vidence Mr._JW;flluims wa? not ('Nidencc Wi-tliztms ni?t <xmv i nf?c} on tbc .??W' everything possible had boen done. Mr Tom Morris, in view of the Rev. lidryd Jones's report, moved, tliat the Council ta-ke over the road with the cx- ception of that part, on the understand- ing that they got £ 30 grant from the landlords. ]^:>v. J, E..loite/; seconde<i. IA).tor tlie Rev. J. E. Jones askod if they took it over without it being in: older, Mr Tom Alorris: Y(!kq.: We have £ 30 to make it, and the subscriptions from the leaseholders. In reply to the Rev*. John Thomas, the Clerk sid that they were going to get money from the tenants, and it was hoped to put the road in proper order with that money and the £ 30 grant. Mr. T. J onCH Hay asked who would pay if theue were any deficit. The Chairman asked the. surveyor to give an estimate. The Surveyor replied that he could not at the time; lit- understood that the estimate was to be made if the negotia- tions failed. Mr. Tom Morris said lie was willing to witlidraw his motion. They had, heard complaints from the people all through.' Rev. J. E..Tones said they had' not finished their work; they wanted to get ;hat conference off if possibly. Tho Clerk suggested that a meeting should be arranged between the tenants and a deputation from the Council to ascertain what the leaseholders would be willing to contribute. Mr. '$* Jonc-s Hay proposed that, and also that an estimate of tho cost of the road be made from the boundary of Mr. Daniel Jones's property round past Lloyd's house to the inside boundary of Betliania Cltapel- It was ultimately agreed that tho boundarv be the north-east of Mr. Evan Jones's Tiouse, and that a meeting be- tween the leaseholders of the houses and a deputation from the Council be arranged with a view to ascertaining what the former were prepared to con- tribute towards the oost. A deputation was formed as follows: Mr. T. Jones Hay, Rev. J. E. Jones, Rev. John Thomas, Mr. Thos. Thomas, the Surveyor, and the Clerk. The Lighting Committee met on Jan. Gfch, when the clerk reported that he had written to the Garnant Gas Com- pany, and he received a reply that a representative would meet the com- mittee. Mr. H. Russell arrived, and stated that one man would be required to put out eighty lamps per night. The lease on the roads was for thirty jem-e. He aho quoted a number of figures. The lamps were to b? 70 caudle power in some nh, and 150 caudle power in other positions. Tlw clerk was instructed to write to Mr. Fuller* asking wihoat reduction in cost could be niitio with legard to the pillars required. At the adjourned meeting the Clerk announced that he had written to Mr. Fuller, who quoted figures, and also wrote that ho could got pipes cheaper thai) the company. Thfc clerk was t t i?ii-I. the instructed to writo that the committee w<ere disappointtxl with the rate. The meeting wa.s again adjourned, when it w as decided to recormneiid gas liglitiligj gas to he purchased at 3s. 2u. per 1,000 cubic and also that the scheme be gone into with all sp eed. Mr. John. Rees asked if it would be necessary to liold an inquiry. The "Clerk replied in tbe negative, and added that the Local Government Board were not bound to make any in- quirv. With regard to the loan, which was £ 606 lis. BeL, he thouglit it could easily be got. Partic.ula.rs were ready for tl:e Local Government Board. Later he said tliat tIllt'Y had not exceeded the maximum sum, they could borrow £ 16,000 yet Mr. Topi Morris said it was no g rule for the Locnl Government Boaj d to. lioicl inquiries into such small sums oi money. ill v. T. Joi.es Hay proposed that the report be adopted.—Mr. T. Jiorris sec- onded, and it was carried. The Clerk said they waited to pass a resolution to the effect that application be made, so that the money be borrowed for the undertaking. Mr. John Roes proposed that permis- sion tc borrow £ 460 15s. for 10 years ho applied for to the Local Government Board. Rev. John Thomas seconded, and it was carried. it was decided to apply for permis- sion to get a loan of £ 150 6s. for five years, and that the money be got from the .Public Works 1/oam. Commissioners if permission was granted. A letter was read from the Local Government Board stating that an in- spector would bo sent down to maJve inquiries into the joint ^eweriige scheme as soon as one wa6 disengaged. It was decided that the three repre- sentatives on the committee, as well m Mr. Thonia.& Morris, be deputed icr Cwmamman. The Medical Officer reported tliat scarlet fever was .still prevalent in the district, there being twenty ea.sesre- ported since t?M last meeting. The ?aDit?r/ y conditions in g<?eral were better bur ho thought tb? ownerc4i should be .a,ked to place notices up to prevent nuisances. A short timo ago a person in one house died of consump- tion, and the people jiving in the house did not see their way clear to pull the paper off the walls. He thought they should be made to understand that it must be done, and if they refused proceedings would have to be taken- lu cases where the inhabitants could not pay 110 thought the Council should. Mr. John Rees: Where are we to draw the line:- Rev. J. K Jones proposed that the medical officer use his own discretion fn the matter, and that the Council con- sider the cases separately. The motion was seconded and carried. An application for an inenxu-e in salary was received from the sanitary inspector, and it was decided to refer the matter to the Finance Committee. The Clerk stated that the committee appointed hy the Council to meet> a deputation from the Recreation Ground Commitrae recommended that the Coun- cil take over the ground, on condition tliat- the Park Committee pay" half the debt. The suggestion was agreed to by the Park Sub-committee, but upon it being taken to the main committee it was adopted. The Park Committee wanted to jllOW ddinitel); w hat they in- tended doing, as negotiations were pending with another body. The Council wanted them to pay towards the liability. Hey, J E. Jones thought it would be very unfortunate for the COUllcillf they took it over. The Recreation Ground Committee had not received the proper support of the inhabitants. The Clerk said he was a. member of the old I'iirlz Coi-niiiitt-e ot the new one. They 'intended to fO1 a cricket pitch for the summer tuid a football ground for the winter, but they were n-ow" going to leave it zlti it was at the present, time. Mr. Tom Morris said he would like to kndw what difficulty was in the way. Could they ta.ke it over with a standing debt, and was there any difficulty with regard to the leaser1 The Clerk said the lease was for 21 yearo, and according to the settlement of the estate, "the lease could not b. granted for more than 21 years. TJk: present- holder of the Dynovor Estate iiad promised that at the end of tlie 21 years they coukl have it for another 21, but they did not know what his successor might do. The park was bound to be open to the public all the year except on Saturdays and 12 days during the year. At the meeting held ljust Thursday night it was decided by the Park Committee that if they did not get something definite they would com- plete negotiations with the other people. llv. J J. Jones proposed the matter be left over for a month, and be placed I on the u_rsnda far ',h, next meeting. Mr. Th os. Thomas seconded. The.. Clerk oiici the committee only I wanted a resolution to know whether the Council were going to take it over I or not. Mr. Job Phillips did not think ths present- state of affairs- would allow j| thctu to take iL- over without- notice. Mr. H. Pollaucl 2sked what benefit I they would get by adjourning the matter. Were they going to adjourn j for the councillors to thin k it OVell., The. Clerk isaid the. committee an- nounced that Lord Dynevor would not let them take it over paying half the debt. Mr. H. Folland proposed that the matter he left to stand as it was. He failed to see why the Council should foist upon the ratepayers a debt of £ 300 to cater for the sporting fraternity of the district. Mr. J. Phillips seconded the motion, and on a vote being taken there were four on each side, the Chairman giving his casting vote in favour of adjourn- ment. The Chairman said lie had a very pleasing duty to perform that night, and it was to congratulate Mr. Tom Morris on IKS elevation -to the Bench. His public services were well known, and he was of great use to the district. The appointment lw-d ginm great delight and satisfaction in the. di_ strict. He proposed that a resolution con- gratulating Mr. Morris be put on zhis books. Mr. II. Foiland seconded, and said it was r., groat honour both to Mr. Morris himself and to the working class in the district. Mr. Job Phillips seconded, and the motion was carried. Mr. T. Morri s said he only had to thank them for the kind remarks

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STRAIGHT FURROWS. | SUCCESSFUL PLOUGHING MATCH AT PARKMILL. The 2-jtil annual ploughing maten of I the (,CM-er I'liio-yn District W:it:> held on Thursday, at Ltmnon Farm, ParkmilJ, in inclement weather, on land placed at. the disposal of the committee by Mc. Hoary Jones. With Mr. George Morris, Gower Inn. Parkmill. (seeretary),and Mr. H. Lloyd, Bkhopston (treasurer), the committee included Messrs. J. I>aviet> (chairman), W. Davios, /H. Jones, D. A. Grifhtht,, W. Dnvie. H. Df,lvjes. D. Jones, A. Jone,^ D. Harry, S. Richards, and Arthur James. The judges were -.—Ploughing Messrs. J. Lewis, J. Harry, and W. lamas; teams and turtioubii: Messrs. McCamisn (Penrice), and T. E. Brown (Swansea). The entrie-s were well up to the usual standard, and in all 2j team* com- peted. Annually a silver cup is given (previous winners excluded) to the I"t ploughman in the Gower Union dj»ti"k.-t, and locally a great interest ioSl taken, aud the competition keen for on of the trophy. It wan won uiiis year W. Beynon, jLongoaksj Farm, Penmaen. Awards. I Championship cla-s.s (open to all comers) 1, Tom Davies, Phynonomenon, TJaaielly; 2, D. Beynon, Longoaks Farm, Penmaen 3, W. Jones, liunnoii Farm, Parkmill; 4, B. Jones, Great Kittle Fivrm. Bi^hopwton 5, D. Harry, Killi. bion Farm, LÜmrhidian. Ulao? I (open to district only).—1, Mansel Jon? Mans?i Farm, BM?&p- ston ?, Wm. Davi, Grccnhme, Park- mill 3, Peter Eva rus, Penciawdd. Cla, 11 (open to ploughmen in the district who ba?e not prevjoudy wen a first prize).—1, ?.ui?i J)a\)? Hhwn Farm, Three Ctt?se?; 2, D. R?s. Wiadmilhvood, Parkmill; 3, John Beynon, Welshmoor, Three Crosses; 4, H. Elliott. Ytjindniilhvooii, Parkmill; 0, G. Wilks. Murton; 6, J. Darios, South. gat-e, Parkmill. Glass HI (open to boys in the above district under 19 yeans of uge) ,-]., T. Lloyd, Bkhopston; 2,. H. Davies, Bkhopston; 3, D. Gundy, Long Oaks. Farm, Penmaen. Cleanest «-nd neatest team and turn- out, the pro-perty of a farmer in the di,striet .I. J. Harry, Kittle JIm Farm, Bishopston; 2, W. Jones, Lunnon Farm, Parkmill 3, D. Gundy, Long- oaks Farm Penmaen; .4, J. Davics, Southgate Parkmill. brood -mare (infoal) for ug-ri- cultural purposes, the property of a farmer in the district.—1, S. Richards, ?R ic' bar d g, KilUe MIU Farm. Bishopston; 2} W. Beynon, Llethrid Farm. Par?mii'. In the evening, at the Gowor Ian, Parkmill, a dinner was provided, at which upwards of 70 sat down to 3.! splendid repast, tastefully tserved by Host and Hostess Morris. Later, Mr. John Da.vies (chairman of committee i presided over a large gathering, whet. the prizes were distributed.

204th YEAR of the OFFICE. SUN FIRE OFFICE Q aj j? ? iiu? Ur I lu? fhe Otttast tnsu"ance CR?ae :n the World ••• L: r:¡ 1'; insurances EflfeotecJ on the Following C} ifililtt a FIRE DAMAGE, Resultant Loss of Kent and Profits. EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY. PERSONAL ACCIDENT, SICKNESS, AND DISEASE, FIDELITY GUARANTEE, BUR-GLAEY, P L A. T. F, GLASS. Swansea Office:— VICTORIA CHAMBERS, 7 and 8, OXFORD STREET. TOM A DAVIES. District Inspector. COWER LADY'S FUNERAL. At St. Dityd's Parish Church, Ilston, on "Wednesday,, the funeral of the late Mrs. William Duvim. one (,f the oldest members of the parish, took pLaoe. The Ro-v. J. Veale Roberts, Vicar ot St. Illtyd's, officiated. The docoased, who was 85, was a member of an old Gower bmil., highly' respected in the Peninsular, and had been nil in- habitnnt of the parish of Ilston all her life. Her husbard predeceased her 22 years &-() She leaver four daughters and one so a. The mourners were Mrs. and Mr. W. Jones, Mrs. and Mr. Geo. Jones, Mrs. and Mr. D. "Walters. Mrs. and Mr. H. JOIICN (daughters and sons-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. W. Davjey (son and daughter- in-law), Mrs. M. Jonas, Mi's. B. Bey-, noji, Mrs. L. (Griffiths, Misses C. Jones, B. M. Jones. F. Da vies, M. Daviise, 0. Davies and Maggie Davies (grand- daughters), Messrs. W. Jones, Ben Jonos, W. DaV1, H. Join* W. Jones, J}. Jcne>s and Ivor Jones (grandsons), Othfr? presmt mcluded Mr. and Mrs. John Gordon, Mr and Mrs. D. Hm-rl? ?KiUibion). M?. Jcifrics (CrichÜm), (kill' b ]on), Mrs B Ban?cs (P?macn), Mrs. Gihbs (f??rton). M<'?.?. Arthur and Alec Puddicombe (Swansea). Gen. Greening CKillay), W. Jeffreys. R. 'Williams, W. West and E. Price. ?j?m??. Ro?aves !n 48 hou?a: dr;¡n:e::ncIlL cof the l;ri¡lar; Oraf\$. \1I>e't'i\Jr to Copiba, Cubs 2nd Iniet:tious. Cl1re rapicily, leaves no or bad effect.>. Of all Chemists or pa5t free for SIG from j WILCOX CO."(DepL 4 ) 40, Hayntorket. Landon. S. NV. CARMARTHENSHIRE SOCIETY 101 N N E R. The Cardiff. and Dietrict Car- marthenshire Society's second annual dinner was highly sucoeesful. Sir Jameb llills.Johne.t:. i G.C.E., V. C., of Doiau-j oi' Ikii?7iii- oothi, presided, and the guest of the evening was Mr. W. I.lowelyn Wil- liams, K.C., M.P. (the Recorder of Swansea). There wore also presont tlie Lord Mayor of Cardiff (Aidecrmaoi J. Robin- bqh), Dr. J. Lynn Thomas, C.H., Sir liichaid Mathius, Dr. R. PritcJiarcl, the Rev. W. W. Poole Hughes, Llandovery, Alderman J. T. Rdchaids. Messrs. J. L. Morgjui cwo F. Forsdikc, J. A. Jmtic?, H.r?1w., F. T. DuneMi. K W etha?oM, David WiUiams (the Chief Constable of Cardiff), W. Davies, J. Bowolt W. T. Sajnuel, 0. W. Owen (Pivisional OfBeer for "Wales of tho Labour Exchfujg^), J. D. Hughes (Aberdare), W. Thomas (Aberdare), W R. Edrauodii (Mertliyr), Evan Jane* f( 'ftrdili). the Rev. E. T, Davies (Pn a/tih), CounoiDor A. G. Howell (Caidiif). A|d«rma.n John Morgan (Merthyr), Mr. E. J. Hr,yward, Mr. E. Pugh Joma, and others. Mr. Llewelyn Williams spoke on the e,ceat man of Um

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