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GLYNCORRWG COUNCIL
GLYNCORRWG COUNCIL SEVERAL LOCAL MATTERS DISCUSSED. A meeting of the above authority was held on Tuesday evening, under the pre- sidency of Councillor Idris Waters, J.P. (chairman). There were also present Councillors Isaac Davies, Thos, Munroe, .1. Thomas (vice-cliairman), W. Mathias, John Jones (Abergwynii), J. Griffiths, K. Gibb, J. Jones (Glyncorrwg), D. Jenkins. Surveyor's Report. The Surveyor (Mr. W. P. Jones) slated that he had received a letter from Messrs. lveay, of Birmingham, contractors for supplying the steel work of the Argood Bridge, that they cannot complete the work in six weeks owing to the war. They asked for an extension of time to fourteen weeks. The Surveyor reported that he had had an interview with Mr. Lipscomb as to the fencing to be erected on Nanty- ruaid property. Mr. Lipscomb insisted upon a six-ply wire fence being erected on each side of the road and two gates over each side. Correspondence was submit- ted emanating from the clerk to the Council as to an application of Messrs. Underwood for payment of £ 250 on ac- count of the work done in connection with joint sewerage projected by Margam apd Glyncorrwg Councils. The Engineer stated that according to Clause 123 of the specification, work to the value of £ 250 must he accomplished before a certificate was granted. Bat the Margam Council were agreeable to issue a certificate that he (the surveyor) saw no objection to this proposal on the part of this Council, but it must not be allowed to form a pre- cedent. Medical Report. The Medical Officer (Dr. Henry Davies) submitted his report for the mouth of November, in which he stated that owing to the outbreak of contagious and epidemic diseases he had felt it necessary to close the schools. He was pleased to state that the cases were of a mild type. The births registered during the month were giving a birth rate of 42.6 per 1,000; deaths in the same period, 9, giving a mortality rate of 12.1 per 1,000. The Belgian Refugees. The application made on behalf of the Belgian refugees located in the district for revision of rates and charges for gas was favourably considered by the mem- bers of the Council, and the Yice-Chair- man proposed that the concession be gr.inte(I.-Couiicillor John Jones (Glyn- corrwg) moved that the matter be re- ferred to the Finance Committee, and this was agreed to. A Deputation. A deputation on behalf of the. in- habitants of Abercregan attended the meeting to make a request that a bridge i should be erected for the convenience of the inhabitants of the place. It was stated by Mr. John, the spokesman, that the former bridge had been carried away by a storm; also that the lighting of the district should be attended to, and that an improvement should be made on the public road. Owing to lack of bridge provision, the workmen had to go to Cymmer, and then proceed by train to work. There was no way of crossing the river at present. The ratepayers had expressed the opinion that there ought to be a permanent bridge constructed to span the river to the main road and a temporary bridge put up to enable the men to have easv access to their wark. As to the public -liglitin, the lamps were extinguished aN 10 o'clock, but as men proceeded to and from work at various hours it was asked that a few lights should be retained through the night. Finally it was asked that the road im- provement should have attention.—A s hort discussion ensued, and the members approached the various matters in a sym- pathetic spirit, but pointed out that cir- cumstances prevented them making a large outlay.—Councillor Wm. Jenkins moved that the surveyor be directed to prepare an estimate of cost for a tem- porary bridge.—Councillor Mathias se- conded the motion, which was agreed to.- Councillor John Jones (Glyncorrwg) pro- (I Cr l yn(-orrwg ) I)ro- posed that the Cymmer members should consider tho matter of a site.—This was also agreed to.—One of the deputation re- marked that if the provision was made a large number of people would come to live in the district.—The Chairman said that the lights would be provided, as asked for, at once, but the Council were unable to promise the road improvement. Bye-Laws. The Deputy Clerk (Mr. Windsor Wil- liams) said that the Local Government Board had Veen written to in order to obtain model bye-laws, and a reply had been received, that the printers .had been instructed to forward same, hut they had not been rfcfived. County Council's Offer. A letter had been addressed to the County Council asking for a contribution towards the cost of making a culvert, but Mr. T. M. Franklen replied that no con- tribution could be made. but offering a strip of lanfl which might be of service in the work.—The matter was referred to a committee. Proposed Additional Representation. J Another letter was read from Mr. Franklen asking for certain information with respect to a proposal for additional representation on the Council. It was directed that the information should bo given.-Coitneiltor John Jones (Glyn- corrwg) moved that the members for Cymmer and Glyncorrwg should be asked to state the case.—Councillor Isaac Davies: Why should Blae^wynfi be left oll^5 i(- was asrreed that these should be added.—Councillor Wm. Jenkins: Well. i leave it to the whole Council.—This was aarreed ilo Births Act. Councillor Isaac Davies moved that the Council adopt the Notification of Births Act, 1907, throughout its area.— This was agreed to. Notice of Motion. Councillor Mathias gave notice 01 motion to appoint a plumber for each part ot the district to attend to any defects which might arise. He com- plained that much inconvenience had recently arisen which might have had serious results.—The Surveyor explained how the matter had arisen. Train Service. Councillor Gihh drew attention to the train -service, which was causing much public inconvenience.
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PREPARED TO FORCE CONTEST.…
PREPARED TO FORCE CONTEST. Mr. T. J. Williams, Maesygwernen Hall, Morriston. who is now in .London, has informed a Press representative that on Saturday last he wired Mr. llaster- luan that he intended to contest the Swansea District as a Liberal. lIe added: that his nomination papers were in the hands of tue printers, and that he in- tended to go on wit.4 the contest. Mr. Williams stated that he felt that if the ordinary course of events in the constituency had to be interfered with,. that action should have been taken through the Welsh Liberal Parliamentary Party and the Welsh Liberal Council, and that it should not have been done! through the intervention oi a Cabinet Xilaister.
INTERVIEWS. í
INTERVIEWS. Mr. Harry Williams Considers the Suggestion Absurd. Is this another newspaper scare ? Mr. Harry Williams, secretary of the Neath I Liberal Association, evidently thinks so., Yes, I have read the supposed London interview," he replied to a question by our Neath reporter, but I fail to under- stand it. Mr. T. J. Williams is reported to have said that his nomination papers are in the hands of the printers. uch a thing is absurd, ior nomination papers are never issued until the writ is terved, and viiat is done by the Returning Officer." The Mayor of Neath (Councillor Mat- thew Arnold) said that if Mr. T. J. Wil- liams carried his threat into execution and forced a contest, he was not the gentleman h? (Mr. Arnold) had always believed him to be. Personally, I don?t think he will do so," he added. I am surprised that Mr. Williams, after allowing his name to be put forward for nomination, has re- fused to bow to the majority." Liberalism in the Swansea District is going through the 'fining pot,' was the verdict of Mr. Morgan R. Morgan, one of the Liberal stalwarts of Neath. For years we have not been organised and now we are reaping the bitter fruits. If Mr. Williams does make a split in the ranks the sifting process may be a blessing in disguise. I 6incerely hope that it will not; deter Mr. Masterman aiding yourg 1 Liberals in the Swansea District by ac- I cepting the seat, and if needs be, making a fight for the true principles of Libe-ralism. After last Saturday's ex. hib'.tiou I would rather be defeated i with Mr. Masterman than win with Mr. ] T. J. Williams." In a conversation with a prominent; Labour official, our Neath reporter was informed that although Mr. Arthur 1 Henderson, secretary of the National; Labour Party, had announced that the political true would be loyally observed, the events of the last few days had re-j opened the position. You can take it j from me," added our informant, that we are watching developments very keenly, and if there is a split in the camp that will result in a contest we sbaii b8 in the fight. If Liberals cannot remain true to the truce, we shall cer- tainly take advantage of the oppor- I tunity."
PRINCIPLE BEFORE AMBITION.…
PRINCIPLE BEFORE AMBITION. M. Hopkin Morgan's REply to Morriston Criticism. Asked for an expression of opinion, Alderman Hopkin Morgan, J.P., President; of the Neath Liberal Association, said:-i Last Saturday week, when the representa-! tiv, gathering at the Liberal Club, de-1 cided upon a mode of voting one per cent. of the electors of each division, no objec tion was taken by Morriston and Landore j friends to that principle; and it ia astonishing to me that atter the result given through their various divisions, they should have taken up such a strong objection last Saturday. ilrobably if the voting had been in favour of Mr. Williams, no such objec-i tion would have been made. Jt is most! regrettable that at this juncture there should be division in our ranks as Liberals. We can ill afford it, and it is most untimely. 1 should have thought that all friends of the Government would have been glad of the opportunity, in the present crisis, of rendering all possible assistance and service. Liberalism should come before personal ambition. Party should come before any locality or person. Morriston certainly has no ground for complaint, because they have figured prominently in the past in the representation of the Swansea Division. It is to be hoped, even at this late hour, that wiser counsels will prevail, and that Swansea District will be united yet in supporting the xcellt candidate we selected last Saturday, and thus render service to Wales. j
---7-I ABERAVON SAH-OR'S MYSTERlOUSl…
7 I ABERAVON SAH-OR'S MYSTERlOUSl DEATH. On Tuesday, at Aberavon, the District Coroner (lr, Howel Orthberteon.1 beld an inquiry irrto the somewhat mysterious cir- cnm&taoc«a Attending tlwo death of Richard Taylor (4f)}, ship'? fireman, of A benavon, who died from the results of injuries supposed t.o have been aiititainecfc by falling oft the 2adtier of e.a. Ellertooi at Havre, France. Evidence was given that deceased who died, aifc 2, Ma-bel-etree^ Aiberavon, was picked up in an unconscious condition alongside the c.s. F.Ilart-m whilst lying an a wha-rf in Hano. He was sent to hospital, where he remained for a couple of dayc,, and he was subsequently pa.id off and re- turned to Aberawon. where he died at hie ji^ter-in-Iaws houae, at 2. Mabel-«ti«et, AJberavon. Dr. O'Connor, Aberavon, eaid t-bsart. death wae due to a fractured 6knll. The Coroner said there was no evidence as to how the acident happened. The jury returned a verid-et in accord- ance with the doctor's evidence.
/ PEMBREY SCHOLARS. I
PEMBREY SCHOLARS. Movement for Free Fares to Intermediate School. At the meeting of the Pembrey School, Managers, a fetter was read from Mr. Archie Griffiths, one of the Triinsaran School managers, stating that he had joined the P-A-M.C., and expected soon, to be sent to France. A resolution of congratulation was passed. Mr. D. Evans gave notice of motion that he would move at the next meeting tbpt the Education Committee be asked to put the children from outlying dis- tricts attending the intermediate seliool on the same footing as Llanelly children by paying their railway fares." -r_-
GLYNCORRWG TRADERS FINED.…
GLYNCORRWG TRADERS FINED. At the Aberavon County Police Court; m Monday, fiarbera Harris, David pavies, and Arthur Hy. Jones, all trades- people, of Glvncorrwg, were summoned for breaches of the Shop Hours Acts. Inspector Pees Williams pleaded-, and ietfendants were each fined It. and costs.
——————I—————— EXTENSIONS GRANTED…
—————— I —————— EXTENSIONS GRANTED AT ABER- AVON AND NEATH. At the Aberavon County Police Court, on Monday, Mr. Lewis M. Thomas made an ap- plication, on behalf of the Licensed Victu- allers' Association, to reconsider their ac- tion in regard to the closing order of pub- lic-houses. Mr. Charles Jones (chairman") &aid that it was impossible to alter or even to discuss the general order of the Bench in the ab- sence of a full bench. Mr. Thomas: I rcspectfuHir submit that even with the general order the sitting jus- tice's can do a lot which is iu their power which they have not dODL Mr. Chas. Jones: Iu the absence of a full Bench I do not see that we can do any- thing. Mr. Thomas pointed out that similar %p- Ulicatious hati been made at Brdigend a.nd Neath, and granted, and at Swansea, not- withstanding the order of the justices, the houses were kept open to the usual hour. In this district there was an abundance of reasons for the Bench to allow an eXWll- eion, especially on Christmas Eve and Box- ing Night, as there would tbe a lot of people about who would want somewhere to wait for their trains, etc-, to take them to their homes. Mr. Chas. Jones: Wo cannot go into the Ii general case in the absence of the remain- der of the Bench. Mr. ùlWis Thomas But surely any appli- oation for an (hour's extension on Christmas Eve and half-an-hour on Boxing Night can be dealt with by the Bench? That would have nothing to do with the general or in-. Aitca* a consultation, tbe Bench grantet^j half-an-hour'e extension on Christmas Lve j and Boxing ftight for all houses in the j petty sessional division. I Mr. Arthur Deer m?.de a simliar applica- tion for the R. and is.B. Railway refresh- menL room, Cymmcr. This was also granted. J
NEATH CLUB'S APPLICATION.…
NEATH CLUB'S APPLICATION. ———— At Neath Police Court, on Monday, an application to suspend on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day the Order under the In- toxicating Liquor Temporary Restriction Act in regard to the cluba was opposed by Chief Constable Higgins, on the g-round that it wae not for the benefit of the pub- lic. Mr. Jestyn Jeffreys, who applied on be- half of the Conservative Club, said a SUB- pension of the order had already been granted to all the public-houses in the town for Christmas Eve and Boxing Night, and he did not think the Bench desired to dif- ferentiate. Mr. Harry Williams and Mr. W. B. Mor- gan made a similar application on behalf of the Liberal Club and the Working Men's Club respectively. The applications were granted, on the same basis a3 other licensed houses—eleven o'clock Christmas Eve ana 10.30 Boxing -Night.
i NEATH COUNTY SCHOOL. I !
NEATH COUNTY SCHOOL. Old Boys' Roll of Honour. A meeting of the Governors of the Neath County School was held on Monday I afternoon, Alderman Hopkin Morgan, | J P l' J.P., presiding. The headmaster (Mr. J. G. DaN-i(-si- re- ported that the roll of honour of former pupils who had enrolled for military fer- vice totalled 55 up to date, including five ofifcers. This was felt to be a very grati* j fying result. It was also announced that Miss Mattie, Phillips (a former pupil) was acting as a hospital Tiurce at Cologne. Miss Charleston having resiened her' nost as assistant mistress. Miss K. Jones, B.A., was appointed to fill the vacancy The Governors considered a letter from the County School Association having ■ reference to the proposed abolition of the junior certificates of the Central Welsh Board, it was resolved, on the motioir of the Rev. J. D. James, seconded by Mr. E. S. Phillips, that after the explanation i of the chairman, and having regard to the interests of the school, they are of j opinion that the certificates should be abolished.
I IMPRESSIVE NfATH FUNERAL.…
IMPRESSIVE NfATH FUNERAL. Impressive scenes were witnessed at the funeral of Police Sergt. Ben Davies, of the Neath Borough Constabulary, which took place at Llantwit New ) Cemetery on Monday afternoon. The cortege was of great length, and included his uniformed comrades, with Chief Constable Wm. Higgins, and 40 members of the County Constabulary, with Supt. Ben Evans, and Inspectors W. E. Reos (Port Talbot) and D. S. Morris (Briton- ferry); together with the National Re- servists billeted in the town under Capt. Davey. li ep r o€ en ta tiver, of the Town Council, magistrates, and other public bodies were present in large numbers. The Rev. Jainee Edwards (Zoar) con- ducted the service. A number of beauti- ful floral tributes were sent.
NEATH BOXER -BEATEN.I
NEATH BOXER BEATEN. I Tom Phillips, the clever Neath boxer, has suffered a set-back. At the National [ Sporting Club on Monday night he was; beaten on points by Young Fox, of Leeds. Writing in the Daily Chronicle" of the contest, "Corinthian" says:— A clever boxer, a youngster who needs nothing but a tightening up of de- fcnce in order to be right up to cham- pionship form, Fox impressed everyone who saw him outpoint Phillips, who COJiIl- bines a trifle of cunning with much exactitudinarianism of style. Phillips lost because he had not got the versit- tility of his opponent, who uses both hands .:ther in attack or defence, with equal facility."
PORT TALBOT DISTRICT DEBATING…
PORT TALBOT DISTRICT DEBATING SOCT. Another successful meeting was held: on Friday evening. when the society listened to an address by Mr. J. B. Row- lands, Neath, on the subject, My Per- sonal Impressions of the French, Italian. and German Secret Causes of the War." Mr. L. M. Thomas presided- A vote of | tha-nks to the speaker was proposed by Mr. W. R. Thomas, and seconded by Miss A. M, Hamilton.
MESSRS. LLEWELYN BROS., HOUSE…
MESSRS. LLEWELYN BROS., HOUSE FURNISHERS. | Messrs. Llewdljn Bros., the well known honse furnishers, of 37, High-street, and Castle-street. Swansea, are now howing a large stock of Chesterfield suites ip soli-cl f mahogany frames, and good plain velvet j in all colours, also solid oak bedroom suites at prices that should command a; speedy sale. •
MESSRS. WM. WILLIAMS AND CO.'S…
MESSRS. WM. WILLIAMS AND CO.'S CHRISTMAS DISPLAY. As in former vears, the well-known and old-established firm of Messrs. illiam Williams and Co., 29, Cattle-street, Swan- sea, ar#> displaying one of the largest stocks in the country of gfJ-ld and silver articles suitable for Christmas and New Year's presents. All the articles ix- of the beat qnaK+.v, and are offered at prices to suit all pockets.
! LLAEViBlLO GUARDSANS.
LLAEViBlLO GUARDSANS. RELIEVING OFFICER AND H rs SALARY. The fortnightly meeting of this Board was held on Saturday, .when there were present Mr. Jno. Lewis (chairman), Lord Dynevor, Rev. Alban Davies, Mrs. Roberts, and Messrs. W. Roberts, Rd. Thomas, D. W. Lewis, W. Stephens, Gomfr Harries, My. Herbert, R. Mat- thews, (Jaleb Thomas, J. Bevan, W. Lewis, D. Thoma-s, Lewis Bowen, T. Har- ries, Dan Davies, J. Humphreys, J. Richards, W. Roberts (Llanfynvad), W. Williams, L. N. Powell, Evan Davies, K. Fvans, the clerk tlIr. R. Shipley Lewis), the deputy clerk (Mr. D. Jones Morns,), and the other officials. The Master reported that the number of inmates was 68, against 72 in the corre- sponding period..Vagrants relieved for the fortnight 78, against 93 in the corre- sponding period last year. He had allowed the children's attendant to leave to attend to her grandmother, and had arranged with May Jones from Pony bank to take her place while she was away.—The Chairman asked if the substitute gave !"iati.stadion (--The Master re}Jlied that she did.—The members approved of the step taken by the Master, who said the attend- ajit had It children to look after.—Divine services had been held at the Hou-f by the Rev. D. Jones curate) and Rev. Gwvnne Morgan. The Master also re- ported that a man had been brought in on Wednesday stillering from a fractured leg as the result of some earth falling j whilst employed on the pipe line in c-on- nection with the Llanelly waterworks.— 1 Members enquired ii lie could not got <com- pensation, and Mr. Gamer Harriet said: they had had some, cases before.—The | Chairman said these men gave them trouble m this district, but the Master had done the right thing in admitting the inan.Ifr. H. Herbert; He can get com- pensation.—Mr. Arthur Williams: The compensation will go to his wife,—The Master said he would tell the man that the Guardian were of opinion that he should rep?y the cost incurred in respect to him in keeping him in the workhouse. Ihe House Committee's reoomj.uendu- tion that the tender of Air. D. J. Davies, Towy-terrace, for the supply and rfpai r of boots for the inmates be accepted was adopted. The Clerk sta-ted that he bad drawn a cheque for county rate for £ 4,176. It was due since the Ibth of December. If the overseers did not pay in the rates at once to the treasurer, the Board would be heavily overdrawn. Hardly any parish had paid up. They were very backward. He added that alt hough he had advertised in all the local papers, he had received no application for the post of medical officer and public vaccinator for the parisli of Llansawel from anyone prepared to take up his residence in the district. This the Local Government Board required if pos- sible. Dr. Price, Llansawel, had try- ing to sell the practice, but had not been successful, there would be a difficulty in getting a resident practitioner at the pre- sent moment. There was a great searcitv of medical officers in tie county. He had received two letters with regard to the post. One was trom Dr. Richard Jonas who applied for the post for the north dis- trid. He had acted a« Dr. Price's deputy since hie appointment, and for the late Dr. Evuns, and on a medical officer going to reside at Llansawel he would bo pre- pared to resign the posts at once if the Board thought necessary. Another appli- cant was Dr. L. J. Davies. The clerk read a letter from Mr. Lloyd Price, Bryucclhi, urging on behalf of the people of bis dis-j trict the necessity of appointing a medical men resident in Llansawel. li a practi- tioner resident outwide the district was appointed, a large -number of people might be neglected.—The two local members advocated the appointment of Dr. Jones, and his appointment on the terms of his letter was agreed to. The Board passed a resolution con- senting to the hiring of Bank House. Llandilo, for a children's home for a not exceeding It years, at an annual rent not exceeding J;18 a year. It was to be used as a home for the children and for some other purposes relating to the work of the Guardians, subject to .the approval of the Local Government Board.-The Chairman said the resolution had been adopted before, but the clerk wanted it again. Repiying to Lord Dynevor, the Clerk said they were liable for the repairs. —Mr. W. Hopkins said it only required papering and repairing. Tenders for the supply of goods to the House for the ensuing quarter were under consideration. For groceries, that of Mr. Thomas Lewis, Llandilo, was accepted; coal, Caebryn cobbles, at 26s., Mr. J. Edwards, Ffairfach; butter, at Is. 3d., and cheese, at C-d. per lb., 11.rs. Davies, Pen- trecwn; milk, ljd. per pint, Mrs. James, Tregyb Arms; for fresh mettfc the tender of Mr. Wm. Stephens, butcher, was ac- cepted. Mr. Evan Davies: He is a good butcher; the best in the town.—The ten- der of Mr. J. Thomas, Lletty, for hauling stones from Tygwyn Quarry to the Work- house, at7 9id. per ton, was accepted. A hitter from the District Nursing Association led to .1. good deal of discus- sion. The secretary stated the nurse left at the end of November, and great diffi- culty was experienced in getting one to succeed her. The present one did not hold the qualifications required by the Local Government Board for eervicas at the House in connection with midwifery, but she would attend and take charge of the other patient*. As the year was drawing to a close, the secretary applied for a cheque for tho late nurse's salary up to the end of November.—The Clerk said he was afraid that the l Board would have to take steps to secure the services of a qualified midwife for the House even if the present nurse was appointed.The Chair- 1 man suggested -that they should write to Hle Local Government Board explaining the difficulty they were in, and Mr. Evan Davies thought they could arrange for the services of a qualified nurse from the tpwn to attend to confinement cases.—Mr. Matthews agreed, and they could pay her the usual fee and reduce what they paid the other nurse for her .services in other directions.—Mrs. Roberts: Of course she would attend midwifery cases.—The Clerk pointed out that the present agreement -term inated on the 31&t of this month. They would have to make a fresh agreement.— Mr. latthew proposed that the matter be deferred until that day fortmgM. I Meanwhile the local Guardians could en- quire and find out what could be done.— Mrs. Roberts said they might want one in the course of a. fortnight.—Mr. Matthews said that in th?.t case the Master could can in the qaalUiod midwife [ from town.—In further discussion, this was agreed to.—The Clerk, repaying to ob- serrations, said that the different parishes subscribed Ji:5 a year to the Nursing Asso- ciation, including Llandilo. They paid £5 a quarter in addition for the services of the nutse at the House. If they did not do that, they would have had to ap- point a nurte of their own, which would cost double.—Mrs. Roberts failed to see why the sub- scription aa well as e5 a quarter for the services of the nurse, and pointed out that in the case of the present nurse slicn had not attended a single case.—The matter, on the suggestion ot Mr. W. Hopkins, wa.s referred to the Rouse Committee. During the discussion of the relief lints, the case of a woman who was married to I a German alien was under consideration. —The Clerk said that there was a fund in London sent, he believed, through the American Consul, out of which the wives of alien enemies could be relieved. The Board could get the amount paid back through the Local Government Board.— Mr. Matthews moved that the matter be left to the officials to attend to.—The Clerk asked, if they were prepared to allow the woman Ss. and Is. (id. for each child? That was the amount allowed, generally in these cases, lie wculd obtaiu the neces- 1 sary forms from the Local Government Board to apply for the refunding of the lu c, uty. Nir. Evan Davies: Does she re- quire relief in the meantime ;-A Mem- ber: I don't think she is in great need.— [ The Clerk was understood to say that the parties had been living in Grimsby, and the woman was of English nationality.— 1 I he Relieving Officer said that -he had previously been relieved in Swansea, bUt there were two weeks short, and she wanted that as well. The man was in- terned at Lancaster. The woman had gone to Manordeilo district from Swansea. —The resolution of Mr. Matthews was agreed to. Mr. Caradog Davies wrote thanking the Board for recommending his being rein- stated an relieving officer for the North District of the Union, and assuring them that he would try not to give them any cause for complaint in the future. lie appealed to the Board not to deprive him of a month's salary and the cost of the motor-car (, £ 7) used in covering the cus- t-riet. during his suspension, which would mean a loss of X14 odd out of his quar- ter's salary. He asked them to I-djidtlv cnarge him with only one of those items either the of the hiring of the motor-car or the month's salary.—Mr. Herbert asked if it would not be better | that the relieving officer should be allowed his salary and he to pay for the motor- rar -—Mr. Matthews said they could not do either in lace of their resolution for six months.—The Clerk said he had in- formed the Local Government Board the conditions on which the relieving oiffcer had been reinstated, and they were aware 1 that he was to pay the extra cost incurred and to forfeit a month's :Llarv The Chairman &aid before they could do what was proposed the resolution WGuld have to be rescinded, and they could not do it that day.—Rev. Alban Davies pointed out that they could suspend the Standing (irders by having a two-thirds majority. He wlk; proceeding to say that he thought it "ouldl be a very hard thing to call upon him to pay the. two, when there was a -sil I.- prised and somewhat heated interruption 1 on the part of one or two of the members. Proceeding, Ai r. Da Ties said he quite agreed that he should pay one of the items, and he agreed that that should be for tFp lJÍre of the motor-car. Mr. Caradog Davies had been in purgatory for some months, i His name had been bandied between every other two in the Union. lie deserved punishment, but t-o ask him to forfeit his j salary for the month and to pay for the motor-car, the rev. gentleman thought was too much.—The Chairman: Do you want to give notice to rescind it? You can't do it to-day.—The Clerk said that he. had informed the Local Government Board of what had been done. They had ? voice in the mater.—Eventually the Rev. Alban Davies gave notice to suspend the fitaiict- I ing orders, and to move a resolution that day fortnight concerning the expense. — Mr. Evan levies propose that meanwhile the clerk shodd wrfte to the Local Government Board.—The Chairma.n: And they might not grant it.—Mr. Evan Davies said it would relieve the responsibility of; that Board. They would want to know what they were doing here.—The Chair- man: That ends it now. Mr. Davies will bring the matter on this day forttli ght. Mr. D. W. Lewis called attention to the bad heating arrangements in the Board- room, and gave notice to move in the matter.
RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. !
RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. A meeting of the Rural District Council was held afterwards. Mr. Evan Davies, J.P., Pistillgwvn (tho chairman), pre- sidocI. Mr. Matthews submitted the report of the Plans Committee, of which they had two before them that morning. One. was for a dwelling-house in Capel Hendre, and being in order, was passed. The other was for proposed alterations and additions to the gas works at Ffairfach, Llandilo. That also wa.s in order, and was parsed. The Sanitary Committee, which had also met., had several things before them. Amongst them were three houses at Tvle, Manordei 10. on .th? side of the ro:? to which aHentirm had been called by Coun- cillor the Rev. Thompson Jenkins. Drain- ing was required here, as well as in re- spect to two other houses about 80 yards below on the branch mad. During wet weather the road was almost iiapu?sabte for children going to and from school. The ojilv remedy was to drain into Glanbr.-dan field. Mr. Griffiths, the tenant of Glan- S brydan Farm, would take the effluence for his farm, and it was suggested that -All-s. Richardson should contribute towards he proposed work, the estimate for which was about £ 40.~Mr. J. Richards said that if this expenditure was incurred for the sake of a small number of cottages, it would be against the wish of the ratepayers. He did not know of a single farm in the locality which had a proper system of drainage. To do it properly anil to take in all the other farms and cottacTS would cost thousands of pounds. lie failed to set; why these four cottages only should receive proper drainage. But he sym- ( pathised with those children who had to wade through three or four inches of water to get to school. Hp had a neigh- botir with five children who had to go through a similar experience by toUowinp; the proper roads to go to school, and there were dozens of cases worse than these. It was stated that this atate of aflairs was due to the obstinacy of one man. The water used to go to a ditch and into his field, but the drainage had been allowed to clog up and it was hardiv traceable. It could be opened at a small cost.—The Sanitary Inspector was under- stood to say that the man would not open the ditch under < £ 20.—Mr. Matthews: Woiild he allow the Council to open it?— The Inspector: I don't think he would object to that.—On the motiofl of Mr. Mathews, the matter was referred back to the loca l mem bers to report on. i Mr. Matthews said that the plans of Ffairfach drainage were read to be sent off to the Local Government Board.—The Sanitary Inspector said that after going 011 with the plans ?o far-they were almost complete—he found that it was necessary to get the sanction of the G.W. Railway, the L. and N.W. Railway, the County Council, and Mr. Gwynne Hughes. The sewfjr would have to be run under the mÚn road and the level crossing. Betore he could complete matters it would be necessary to haw. exact levelling?. If they j would give instructions to the clerk to apply for the necessary consent, he could carry out the work, and the plan-s could be sent away at any moment.—This was azreed to. Mr. J. Richards drew attention to a dangerous corner on Dogsbrook-roti d. Saron, and it was decided to give the matter attention. There were several applications for the post of water rat? collector fcr ,lan-I tvnydd.—Mr. Roberts, a local councillor, Okskcd that the voting should tie confined to those resident in the place, as it was they who had to pay the rate.—These were j Mr. W*i. Davies, ('wmsannan House, and ■ Mr. John Beynon Evans, Old Post Office. The latter was A water rate at Is. 3d. in the t for de- 1 I fraying the expenses for the current half- j year was levied for Llanfynydd.
i BURRYPORT URBAN COUNCIL.…
BURRYPORT URBAN COUNCIL. A special meeting of the Burryport Urban Council was held for the purpose of dealing with matters that had been deferred tince the last meeting, and to discuss the ways and means of encourag- ing building of dwelling-houses in the urban area in view of ike fact that there will bo a demand for houses in the near future.—Mr. F. J. Morgan presided.—The question of providing an office for the clerk when the proposed alterations are made at Somerset House was discussed. The Clerk said that the Public Health Act demanded the provision of an oflicü j for the clerk.—The Surveyor: I did not receive any instructions to provide for an office.—Mr. John Evans moved that the question be referred to the Plans Committee. —Mr. R. G. Thomas seconded, j —Mr. Samuel Rees: I drew the attention of the Council to the matter of providing i such an office when the plans were con- sidered.—Mr. J. Evans: There was Yio, men tion of a clerk? office^ It was simplyl the provision of a strong room to deposit I the Council's books and documents.—The matter was referred to the Plane Com- mittee.—Mr. K S. Thomas moved that the Council consider the best means to induce persons to erect houses and other buildings in the urban area. He said there was a possibility of a scarcity of dwellings when the proposed new in- dustries had been established. Ultimately the clerk was instructed to communicate I with the various landowners asking them to submit estaie plan" to Hie Council. The clerk submitted a draft agreement in accordance with. the wishes of the previous meeting. The Clerk reported that he had communicated with Mr. James, Swansea, the manager of the South Wales Transport: Company with a view of extending their services to Burrv- port, and Mr. James, in his reply, said he would be pleased to meet a deputation from the Burryport Council a.t Llanelly at an early date. In his (the clerk's) opinion, if a deputation was appointed to meet Mr. James, a splendid case could be submitted to induce the extension of the motor service to Burryport. or even as far as Peinbrcv.-It was decided to appoint, the following gentlemen to meet Mr. David James: The Chairman, Yiee- Chairman, and Messrs. -R. G. Thomas and J. H. Williams, and the clerk.
"IF I GO UNDER." I
"IF I GO UNDER." Writing to his brother-in-law. Mr. Daniel Rees, Llewitha-terrace. Fforest- fach, Trooper John Huxtable. 6th Dragoon Guards, 4th Cavalry Brigade, says:— I was very pleased to receive your letter, and hope this will find you quite well. Taking everything into con- sideration, I am proud to be able to state that I am first class. We have had some very bad weather during the last mouth or so, with so much rain and frost that the boys are beginning to feel it. I have lost all sense of feeling in three of my toes, as a result of being frost-bitten. It i happened the last time we were in the trenches, when it was bitterly cold. To make things worse, we could not: move, as only about 30 yards lav between us and the Germans, and we had to be as watchful as hawks. We have been rather quiet lately, as there has not been much work for cavalry. Wo have been doing infantry men's work. We wire supplied with bayonets, and our regiment made much of them, too. We had a charge along with the London Scottish. The Ger- niaiis exceeded us in numhers, but the hoys stnct into them all right. It was a case of nothing but dead Germans. They have no heart, and are afraid of cold steel. They are all right when they are ten to one. We have some very brave young officer*, who are indeed very kind to us. It is a treat to have a wash. I've just had one, and also a shave, and now feel proud of myself. We look a sight though, up to our knees in mud..1 but the boys are very happy, and take it all in good part. Yes. it was bard lines on poor Ern (file writer's brother, whose gallant death was referred to yesterday). It happened the second day out. I think he was hit by a pJece of shell, but am not certain. I know his death was a loss to ou," regi- ment. I have met Rees Griffiths, Gor- seinon, but I could not stop long to talk to him. He felt it when I told liixa the sad news. It is just a man's luck. I have been under shell fire, and therefore know what it is. I have also been through a liail of bullets, and it is not safe to raise our heatis. A chum of mine from Swansea was shot through the eye. I think he has gon& home. I am living in hope of seeing the old home again, but if I go under I shall die an hdnour- able death."
NO MORE "SANATORIUM" CARS.…
NO MORE "SANATORIUM" CARS. At n meeting of tho Pontardawe Council on Monday, a letter was read from the G.W.R. Co. that closed motor cars were to be run between Pontardawe a?n ii d Bryn- amman. Rev. Evan Davies: I beg to move that we thank Mr. Potter for getting rid of the old sanatorium cars that used to run. (Laughter.) The Pontardawe Chamber of Trade ob- jected to the closing of shops at 10. p.m. on Saturday under the Shop Hours Act, and desiring to have them open until 10.30. It was decided to hear objections in January. The application of the Municipal Em- ployes' Association for an all-round advance in wages of 3s. per week was re- ferred to the Finance Committee.
! PONTARDULAIS -H- ERO'S DEATH.I
PONTARDULAIS H- ERO'S DEATH. Pte. R. J. Muiiday. Milestone House, Pontardulais, returned to his home on Sunday morning. Munday. w ho served with the Oxford Light Infantry, was badly" hit" at the Battle of Dixmude; I on November 1—the same day chat an- other Pontardulais hero, Mr. Brt Wil- liams, went down with the ill-fat?d "Good Hope." It had h?n arranged to give Mr. Munday a public reception, and the Pontardulais Town Band had kindly volunteered its services. Mr. Monday is I thp well-known West Wales quoitcr, and Association football enth usiaft.
j CORRESPONDENCE. I CORRESNDENCE....
j CORRESPONDENCE. I CORRESNDENCE. SOLDIERS" AND SAILORS' FAMILIES ASSOCIATION, INCLUDING TERRI. TORIALS. To tub Editor 01' the "Herald." Sir,—The following subscriptions wom received in aid of the above Society within the last tortnight :-Per Mrs. Gwynne Hughes. Glancothi: By Lady Muriel Camphell. Golden Grove, Z2 14s.; Mrs. Daniels, Golden Grove, £ 1 17s.; Mr., Hobbs, Golden Grove, 10s.; Mrs. Rees, Golden Grove, 13s.; Mrs. Daniels, 6s.— ,7. Per Mrs. Puxley, Llethrllestry: By Mrs. Thomas Williams, Cwincoch and Mrs. Harries. The Mill, £6 7s. 2d. Ppr Mrs. Protberoe Beynon, Trewern, for Llanboidy, Jet 7s. Hi. Collection Llan- bnidy, Whit hind and St. Clears districts, £ 23 ):35. Collected per Mrs. Matthias, I.augharre and i'endine, .£;16 4s. 7d. Per Mrs. Pugh, Carmarthen: Mrs. Morris, Coomb, Parish, JJ5. Per fr". Douglas Jones, Llandovery: IJan- sadwrn parish, collected by Mr. Jamei Rees. treasurer. < £ 16 16s. 3d.; Caio Parish (3rd instalment' ,1'2 9s. !)d. Parcels of clothing for the month of November were received from districts as follows:—Per Mrs. Gwynne Hughes, Glancothi: Golden Grove 44, Llanarthney 12, Llandilo 90. Per Mrs. Pugh, Carma rthen Division: Aoer- gwili 28, Kidwelly 8, Carmarthen 19, Con- ,.vil l'iinil iilit 11. Per las 47. Per Mrs. Protberoe Beynon; St. Clears 6.— Y ours truly, Beatrice Gwynne Hughes, President. Tregeyb, Llandilo, Dec. 12, 1914. PRINCE OF WALES' NATIONAL RELIEF FUND. Sir,I have much pleasure in acknow- ledging the receipt of the, following iiil)- •«• viprions received during the last fort- night. being collections made in churches aud chapel? and workmen's contributions: Brought iorward, £ 2,050 Is. lid.: collec- tion BabçJl C.M. Church, Carmarthen. £ 2 5s.: Bethel Baptist Chapel, Talog, .ii Rhydvcymerau C.M. Chapel, Llan- sawel: Messrs. D. Ni-illiarns and Sam Thomas ,¡; Ii", ?d., :\Í0s.rs. Ja.ck Davies and Evan Jones M Us., Messrs. Willie Jones and Turn Jones £ 4 6s.— £ 16 4s. 3d.; collected Burryport Urban District, per Mr. John Ev¡w. 08[>{): Dafen Tiuplate Co., workmen's contribution (3rd) (omitted list 18th October), £1li 17s. 7d.; collection Bethel C.M. Chapel, Llansawel..£7 1:1". 2d.; collection Bethel C.M. Chapel, Llan- near Carmarthen, -_£;6; workmen Gl.vnea Castle Coal Co., two weeks' con- tribution, X*8 lis. Mr. J. L. Harries, Eirianfa, Llandilo, 10, fid. I regret that through an error in the list which recently appeared the workmen's contribution, Etnlyn Colliery, Penvgroes, was given as £ 2 lite. This should have been given as £ 12 10s., and was a third con.f.ribimiol-i. Yours faithfully. J. W. Gwynne Hughes, 1 vo rd-L ie at e n a nt. Tregeyb, Dec-. 12, 191 >.
AMMANFORD POLICE COURT BREEZE.
AMMANFORD POLICE COURT BREEZE. The charge of bain? o.n certain business premises for an unlawful purpose was at =v Juvenile Court, at Ammanford, on Monday,, preferred against a thirteen-year-old boy. named Robert Roberts-Williams, whoso parents reside in LLandebie-mad, Amman- ford.—Another boy, named Trevor Roauh, of Ta'bot^road. spoke to meeting the de- fendant opposite the garage in LLaiulebie- road, and proceeding together to a littlf* sweet ehop in Wind-etreet, kept by a Mis» 1) ivies. There was 110 one in the shop, and no one came in response to their Knocks. Eventually, defendant mounted a chair, looked over the counter, and opened a drawer, having first of all removed tilt] sc.xlos. Witness then went out, and look- ing through the window, he eaw "Bob"' with his hand in thp drawer. A lady then entered the ahop. Witness had warned t-lio defendant not to take anything Mt». E. M. Edwards btated that while passing Dovery House she noticed little boy stay- ing outride the window, and inside --aw thf) defendant on the counter with his hand in the drawer. She went, inside and aeked the defendant what buoineae had lie, there. He replied, "Nothing," and she a-sked him for his name and addi-etis, and he said, "Johnny Jones, Bettws." He then rart away.—P.C. Edwards deposed the defejid- ant made a long statement to him, in the course of which he said he intended to s'pal a ball of chord in the drawer in* order to be able to play horeea in the*' school yard.-A'l r. Noyles questioned witness at length as to whether the statement wa," made by the boy voluntarily. Witness said; he questioned the boy and cautioned him. but the statement was made voluntarily. and signed by the boy.-Ingpector Davies corroborated—Addressing the Bench, Mr. Noycs commented upon the fact that the-, boy had been "qnestionoo" by 1.00 police.. Replies were very often capable of different. interpretations, and the constable would naturally give the answer thiat was most favourable to his ca.se.-Deputy Chrfcf Con- stable Evans objected to Mr. Noyes saying that the sole object of the police was to work up a case.—The Chairman Itr. ")(I. Hiohards), said they were sitisfied with the evidence, and if Mr. Koyes wished to calli evidence he could do so.—Mr. Noye« (warmly): I think I have conducted thar ca.1e quite properly and fairly.-ne Deputy Chief Constable said he did not know whera Mr. Noyes'a fairnesa was when he imputed that motive to the police.Wr. Noves: [, did nothing of the kind.—The Chairman. said they tshouid proceed with the evid- ence.—Mr. Noyes: If you won't allow me i(' addreAA you i will have nothing further to do with the case.—Clerk The Chilirman has not Slid that.—Mr. Noyes: The chairman said if I wished to call evidence 1 could, but I don't wish to call evidence unless t can address the Bench. Therefore, I have finished with the ca.nlp.reupon Mr. Noyeo withdrew from the -ase.-After tho evidence for the defence had been gone into, the Bench warned the defendant. in view of previous offences, bound him over, .ind placed him under probation, while tho fa-ther was ordered to pay the costs.
- - -_ -ABERAVON- DEFENDANT…
ABERAVON- DEFENDANT JOINS COLOURS. At. the Aberavon County Police Court rm Monday, John Grace. labourer. Abefevou, was charged under a warrant with using in- de-ent language on Omtobe 19th. Superintendent Ben Evans. The defendant hag promised to join the Army, and in face of that promise I ack for an adjournment to give him ti chtinoe to fulfil it. The ca«e wa6 adjourned for a week.
Family Notices
.w BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, & DEATHS. ""deaths. DAVID—December 19th, at 21, St. Ann's- terrace, Tonna ,Xcath. Thomas David, late Cashier Aberdulais Tinplate Works; ago 73. DAVIES.—December 38th, at WestlaDd-ter- race, Pentrechwyth, Rebecca. wido*v of the late Thomas Davies. engineer Swan- sea Harbour Trust aged 84. _4_1 Printed and Published for the Swansea Press, Limi'ed, by ATITHrH PARNELL HIGHAM, at Leader Buildings, Swan tea.