The Llanelly Mercury and South Wales Advertiser

I BURRY PORT. I The Llanelly Royal Pai-ty consists of three I Burry Portians, viz., Miss Elizabeth Hall, Mr Ivor Reynolds, and Mr Christmas Evans. It is hoped that their visit to the Stat eta will be an enjoyable one. The second annual eisteddfod in connec- tion with the' Tabernacle Chapel will take place on Whit-Monday, and, judging by the entries already received, the event will be a grand success. It will be well to note that this year's event will be held at the Chapel. Programmes can be obtained from Mr. Wil- liam Owen, Mansel Street. The work in connection with the passenger service ';11 the Gwendraeth Valley Railway is I being pushe forward with all possible speed. The annual musical festival of the Con- gregational Churches of this district will take place at Jerusalem Chapel on Sunday next. I For Welsh Butter, Eggs, Bacon, and Ham go to D. Burry Walters and Co., Station Road. Their Tea at Is. 7d per lb. is the talk for miles around—best ever sold at the price. I -0- Burry Port played Kidwelly on the latter s ground on Saturday. This was the lirst match of the Carmarthenshire League. The visitors were successful by 127 runs to 43 runs For Burry Port, E. R. R. Lewis took 4 wickets for 22 runs, n. Davies 3 for 19, and J. E. Row- lands 1 for 1. Kidwelly being all dismissed I in an hour. The remains of Mrs. Christopher, P^mbrey, I whose death took place on W ednesday oi last week, were laid to rest, at Herman Chapel Burial Ground on Saturday afternoon, in the presence of a large number of sorrowing re- latives and friends. The doe-eased was highly respected, and much sympathy is shown for the bereaved husband and children in their bereavement. The last rites were performed by the Pe-v. I) Morgan, pastor, assisted by I the Rev J. H. Rees, Carmel and Zkm Chapels, I and the Rev. Tamos Griiffths, Peudirey. The chief mourners were Mr. D. Christopher (widower), Masters Glynne and Brynmol* Christopher (sons), Miss Laviua Christopher (daughter), Mr. and Iv1.r: Morgan (father and mother), Mr. and infrs. John Morgan (brother and sister-in-law), Mr. M. Morgan (brother), Mrs. Hughes, Graig (aunt), Mrs Owen, Pem- brey (aunt), Mrs. B. Morgan, Pinged (uncle), Mr. W. Williams, Burry Port (uncle), Mr. D. Hughes, Burry Port; lVIr. and Mrs. Davies, Ammanford: Mr. and Mrs. John Christopher, Skewen; Miss Ann Christopher (sister-in-law), Mrs Capt. Sadler and Miss Vera Sneller; Mr and Mrs. W. Jones, Pcmbiey; Mr. and Mrs. Capt. Butchers' Anus, Pembrey; Mrs. Mortis, Dan- ybank, Pembrey; Mr. Christopher Hughes, Mr. R. Williams, Mi-. W. Williams, Llanelly; Messrs. R. and IX Jonas. l-embrey; Mrs. W. Williams, Pontardulais; Mr and Mrs Matliias, Pwll Miss Williams, Pv.U: M?. E. A. Hughcs, Ms.?teg: M]?. T. HuglL,. ?ri'y Port; Mrs. Glynfab Williams. Dinns; Mi. nn.i Mrs. Gough Morgan, Swansea. -0- We have this week to record rite death oi ¡ Mrs. R:f-S, But,ro??-3 death took place on Wednesday evening of last \\eel" II after many years of painful suffering. The deceased ladv was 59 yeMs of ag(" and suf- fered grmtly from an internal complaint. She was highly respected bv;dl I I -) l?1) her. We extend our hear,i'clr sympathy to I the family in their hercaYen?!?. The fun-oral took place on Saturday, and was an excep- tionally large one The n?nains were interred at the Tabernacle: Chapel Burial Ground on Saturday afternoon. The last rites were per- formed by the Rev. R. Ellis Williams. The chief mourners -were:—Mr D. Rees (widower); Mr. and Mrs. David lleos, Rhymney (sou and daughter-in-law) Miss Maggie Rees (daughter); Mr. and Mrs. Dan Williams, Llanelly: M F. W. Rees (son); Miss L. Rees (daughter): Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Williams, Burry Port Mr and Mrs. J. L. Jones, Swansea: Mr. and Mrs. Hard\ick, Swansea; Mrs. Owen, Swansea (sister): Miss Alice Howells, Llangame (sis- ter); Cap! and Mrs. Blaokmore, Swansea: Mr and Mrs. Fender, Swansea; Mr. G. Lynons, Cardiff (brother-in-law); Mrs Lambie, Cardiff; Mr. and Mrs Owen Beran, Burry Port; Mrs. and Miiss Williams, Cacdolau; Mr. and Mrs. John Rees, Williams Terrace, etc.. etc. Many beautiful wreaths were sent by the family and a large number of friends. We are asked to thank the numerous friends for their kind sympathy shown towards the family in their sad bereavement. Now is the time for Spectacles. Can you rea.d this without straining the eyes in some way? If you can't, you must have Spectacles. John Walters, Chemist, Optician, &c, opposite the Station, has a special room for testing the eyes. Watch the children hen: tlicy read.

DAFEN. The Rev T. R. Williams,' Mac-sen uuer. Dufen, I I I o,. I baptized 23 on Sunday morning, who were I sul>se<f u ntly admitted. into membership. The ch?pd was crowded to its utmost capa- it ?N'? It is gratifying to learn that a greater increase in membership is anticipated. Special services wet h 1 1 at S?. Michael's Church on Sunday a; 1 M iiday evening, the preachers being the h<_ VV Morgan, B.A., Llandilo-Talybont, and T. C. Phillips, Skewen. Ihe discourses were* eloquent, and edifyintr. and < r >\ j• ■ > -0-- The infant child of Mr, pud Mrs..Tames, Xevill's Terrace. was interred at St. Michael's Cluirchy-u-d on Saturday. We tender our ¡ s) nto:<r h y no the parent s i.u their sorrow.

FIVE-ROADS. I i A capital pern >nn:> nee «» ) ihe well-known and popular Welsh drama "Jack y Baehgen Dr\ was ;ue ,"1iiH,ji Srhooi. rivc" Koads o:j Satio:ii-iy o\<: i; mg by the mem- bers ilL the iiewlv-iorioea dramatic society connected ■ hJi fbo B.nxl in Hope. The com- pany, l i il < ring. about t.v;nty,}i?d during r h; pa*f tew months been luisily making p:t" p.?ynt;')!s tor the event': and, tc their credit it :tt:\),1: f. :¡. i \'a\{ltl.n'tE(!: 1 :J;¡ rh:()/;r f?nyr. '?!< L; ) n'eh- .paris, wiih the resu l t that r\ cft:il¡;' ¡(,i\):1'il:O:iiT;1\3llpt:t; I, i <-1 i i ded audion :-o which had assemble to wmiess tne perform;; nee. The acting and dtvss i i different characters 1eft nothing 1.. L.' Ik;-Í.üd. and rite applause with which 'I sc)-freqi.ciitlv %vas ;I( rc) i igli- ly v. (bi:;ioned The leading performers Ovid- t w to work up the feelings of A! one •< i i r there were rn;vrs or l-a- ( whilst at the next the audience could hardly Keep their tears in ehoi-k. Tj. no.a'iy did so well os a whole ?h?t;Vt/?h1Lelii\ldk'u?tos':igiauut?ny for special mention. Let it suffice to say that everything paesod off whhont- a hitch, and great praise is d«:s to the party for iheir esr-el- be seen in public again; indeed, we have al- j 0_- ready heard that they have received pressing j invitations to app-ear at other places. Now that ample dramatic talent has been dis- covered, it is proposed to take up other works, and it is said that Rhys Lewis" will be seen on the boards next winter. We wish the new society every success.

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KH)WELLY.. THE FAIR. The annual May Fair established by the Corporation in Coronation year was duly held on Tuesday, but. owing to the uncertainty concerning the dute--tite fair being announced in some; quarters as to be held next Tuesday —there was nut aw eh a large gathering. How- ever a guodly number of cattle and pigs were bought and sold. The present gowrn- in ont (the Town Council) is sadly neglecting tbiii fair Let them fix an immoveable date for it forthwith. It is <>f very great con- venience to farmi'i's and others. II 4 ".JACK Y BACHGEN DRWG." A Llanelly party performed this Welsh play I at. the Town Hall on Saturday evening last, before a fairly large audience. ( -0- I The eisteddfod to be held here next Satur- day promises to be a huge success. Entries are simply pouring in, and the very best singers and rccitcrs for miles around will compete. -0- S. L. Gravelle, sculptor, Burry Port, has re- cently opened a branch at Causeway Street. Kidwelly, near the Tojm Hall. Particulars supplied on application to the above, or to Albert Jenkins, Bryn Morfa.

TRIIVISARAN. Mr. John Hodge. M.P., when introducing the Unemployed Workmen's Bill in the House of Commons on April 30th, said that during the ten years ending 1906 the trade unions had paid in benefits- to unemployed members 21.5 per cent, of their total income. In the ?16 trade unions, with a net member- In tll(\ 416 tl'J..clc 1¡nicrls, -xi 11 ;} !.let IJ1eln1Jel"- ship of 700,867, making returns, 57,250 (or 8.2 per cent.) were reported as unemployed at the end of April, 1909, or the same percentage as at the end of March, 1909. At the end of April, 1903, the percentage of unemployed was 7.1. —o-- Mr John 1.) Morgan, miners' agent, said at Swansea on Saturday that the trade of the anthracite coalfield was brisk, there being now no unemployment. --0- We are very pleased r.o see Mrs Jones, who has come from America to visit her mother and other relatives. We heartily wish her a hapm* time, and a safe and comfortable journey when sine re-crosses the Atlantic. The annual product ion of pig iron in the United State.; of America, rose from 13,789,242 tons ill WOO to 25,307,191 tons in 1906. -0" The topic of the day is the Budget-taxa- tion, direct and indirect. It has been well aai-d by a French statesman that indirect taxation is a scheme for plucking the goose so that you may get the greatest number of feathers without its squeaking. The House of Lords can reject the Budget if they choose to do so, but. they cannot alter it in tho I slight est. degree: they must either accept or | reject it. is to The latest ideal of the poultry farmer is to produce iron eggs for invalids. For de- licate pcrson requiring iron in minute quantities," said a London doctor to a "Daily Sketch" representative, "the eggs of hens specially fed to introduce that quality are in- valuable." Several fanners in Surrey, who who have recognised the commercial value of iron feeding, command high prices f01' have recognised ^the commercial value of I nursing homes. By the particular feeding adopted on the poultry farms-which consists mainly of scattering ironworks rubbish in I the ben-runs- and placing rusty nails in the I' drinking troughs—the eggs gain a much lar- ger proportion of iron than ordínaIilr To frail children th?e .sgg? not Loiled but served up with buttered bread crumbs, are excellent rt'cuperatives.—" The Poultry World -0- A Welsh member of Parliament, complains that in the town where. he resides, owing to the lack of co operation among neighbouring farmers, eggs are kept until their numbers ( are sufficient to justify a journey to market. I He says it is difficult to obtain fresh eggs, i and when we do obtain them they arc often more rsmtahle for electioneering purposes than for the breakfast, tabic." I The Small H »!<. i £ let on its introduction aroused great tvp it*« ns among the rlirit population which now bid fair to be 'disap- pointed. Whilst reading history of: Kidwelly written by the Rev. D. Daven Jones, B.A., I noticed with pleasuic that Lleehdwnny means Donne's Refuge; also that the name Dillwyn is supposed to have been derived from a Welsh bard called Jenan Deulwyn, resident at fendeulvvyn, within the parish of Kidwelly It used to be a common saying that Kidwelly bells were heard at Swansea, and this is ac- counted for by a loc-d tradition which states that the bells which had been originally in- tended for K'idv, ci iy were I alctn by sea to Swansea. T. E. D. I

I,LANDEBIE. I iBy ''Casual.") s lV-ar Roadui's, aincetviy ask yonr pardon for not contributiog m tins journal for some time. lu?ycxp??lh.? owing In drafting it) Turkey, where. J have some interest, all iuj- time was so occupied; but I am so glad to be amonsst vou once asain thai I couhl kiss von all. I —o~ By the bye, no- ?.jn-.?rh?.Tbada! most hearty a/ i ,-ordi.tf invitation exproPs :tI;; co") :ti 'i' ;¥! of several noted churches in town, and that I availed myself of the elevating' opportunity Thai's aoothcr explanation. I sincerely hope ib«.t a lady of my acquain- taaco, rh'J by far eoai'test in the district, \_i1J avui) horsr 'if of :2 ..iD(:.¿rf :11"1v.1.(. — o— Persons v. bo imhii-c too freely, who bet, and smoke, ami have advanced symptoms of phthisis, who call oo relatives and blab ail they hoar and believe, are not fit and propsr persons to' rest on the saute gate as yourself. —o —- D?d any of you bear anything about a im 1 {:L ;{.: \:g \'s)e:{ f,,1)t]{I:Xt)d:jo\tuT grazing- in a field, but the .faun bailiff (the one who gave the i i "d broth to the don- disposition, and, i i ud any mad stampede,, be placed some boarus over their eyes. The effect was magics 1. One got so friglif,?, I '?;?t he ran away. I fancy he is away now? Anyone who finds the same will be enroled i.?; away ,i,?)w as member of our gang. J was "rio fiii(-is v,, i?ll. be promoted soniu tmi: ago f.o: r;r>j-r^ .;or p oso, l>iit I h- 'ipe that my .:ni' o.itb it ion is no; correct, for I; !(t¡:j;C: lè ¡y,i :i¡:j;l ¡ ^oio'i tlic pre-arjoiiged o b ject, -wo are not prood o! the re p ress: v^ s The I'nnid -> ■■■ < freshment was too distasteful for us. Do not appeal to charity for funds in future! -0- The eisteddfod arrangements are progressing very favourably, and we hope to give you de- tails next week. In fact, I am going to work hard now, to atone for the times gone bye. 1 -0- A sacred concert was held in Testo's show on Sunday night, and was well patronised. Foot and Fist" have been out of tune again since I was away. Some of the most prominent and honourable members have left I hear. We approve highly of your conduct. He who cannot control his own lioaseliold should hold his peace. That Truck Act business was a funny affair. It was worse than poultry farming, I should say. By the way, I wonder is the incubator, etc., getting on now. I have not had time to go that way yet. Perhaps' the Chief of the Silent Squad" could let. us have a full re- port. Kindly send me a balance sheet, dear Chief." There is a very large milk trade done here just now. We buy milk, but we do not get any cream. How does my learned friend ex- plain the law in this case? My learned and brilliant rival has notified his intention of calling the medical officer of health's attention t-o some of these dwelling- houses' here. They are in a lJJost deplorable state—women always gossiping, too many lodgers, etc Quite right: exactly! -0- i The divine political agitation, as well as the Ratepayers' Association, have gone. I see result. Presidency O.V. Thirty-six summonses. Oh! well. Good old South African hero., Be of good cheer. not to command success; you do 'more-you deserve it; and a Teddy bear will not. frighten you, I see'. Well done, Morgan; the billiard saloon is a champion. Is it possible to rent or lease the "Foot and Fist" Club, I wonder?

;2t'æ't';éa'¿"i!¥1,D.¡: "b¿t;A;:tlJ!j'" '¡; qp lqp i WILLIAM D VIES and SONS, 27 & 29. STATION ROAD, LLANELLY, I Have a Special Show of their Own Made BGCfrOOIT) and PariourSuites. Intendiii, buyers of them would save pounds I by buying off makers. W. 1) & SONS willingly invite inspection of their goods. j i 13edroom Suite, comprising Wardrobe, Dressing Chest, Washstand, Towel Rail, and Chairs, from 95 los. They have a nice 3 feet Bedroom Suite in tatin Walnut, I with Swing Classes to dressing Table, for P.8. I. Special Designs of customers can be made at the Factory at > WERN CABINET WORKS. A Large Selection of Bedroom Suites in Oak, Mahogany, Satin Walnut andt" Walnut to choose from. r .t1. {d. Oak Dressers of various kinds and designs. Bedding and Bedsteads of all kinds. UNDERTAKING. Funerals Completely Furnished. PERSONAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO THIS WORK. W. D. & SONS aio Contractors to the Llanelly Union. Now \.w. I:J'IiBFJb.íir-Ft"p- 1 -V-mJ.j Thou hast given banner to them ttmt fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the Truth." I A FREE PUBLIC LECTURE Will be delivered (God willing at GAS BUILDINGS, MURRAY STREET At 6.30 p.m.. on SUNDAY, MAY 23rd, 1909. Subject Is it reasonable to believe in the I Resurrection of the Dead ? BY MR. R. THOMAS. A cordial invitation to all. All Seats Free. I No Collection. Please bring your Bibles. BIBLE CLASS on Thursday Evenings at 7.30 _————. To those who want SPECTACLES SIGHT TESTING DAILY. Free of any Char,, e ree—-—y C a ge Personal Attention. By a Fully Qualified Optician ;L holding the Highest London jtf- pm Qualification. Charges Half the usual prices. EVAN JONES, Chemist and Optician 40, STATION ROAD, LLANELLY.

William King Again. I COMMITTED TO 1 I Ar tHe Police Court on Monday Will King, Btiny Port, was summoned for being drunk nlill d isunlerlv in Church Street. The Magistrates' Clerk: What do you idoad? King: I don't know what this disorderly conduct is. I never quarrel with anyone. I P.C Janws said the" defendant v.-as very | drunk and disorderly. King: I drink a drop every day, Imi I have never been disorderly: The Presiding Magistrate: What was* the disorderly conduct? j P.C. 3ames: Cursing and swearing. j SuPt. Rogers reported previous convictions. Mr. Sampson (to defendant): Yours is a caee in which you should not drink a drop of-i boer every day. Defendant was sent to prison for fourteen days. Defendant: Is there a fortnight; to pay ? I The Magistrates' Clerk: Xo time at all You must go to prison. King: Eight you are.

The Jewish Synagogue. -0- CONSECRATED BY THE CHIEF RABBI. I [ A ceremony unprecedented in the history of Llanelly was witnessed on Tuesday after- noon, when the synagogue vvliieli was recently erected in Queen Victoria Road was conse- crated by the Chief Rabbi, the Rev. Dr. Her- man Adler. During the past four years the Jewish fraternity have increased very con- siderably in Llanelly, and it had become absolutely necessary for them to have an edifice wherein they could pursue their spiri- tual ministrations. In the year 1902, when the Jews were but few in number here, the Llanelly Hebrew Congregation was inaugu- rated, and they for some time followed their spiritual devotions in Murray Street. Sub- sequently, as they increased in number, they were constrained to remove to Castle Build- ings, where they worshipped for some con- siderable time. Latterly, they have gone over I to Swansea to pursue their religious devo- tions. Their total number in Llanelly at present is eighty, out of which thero, arc twenty males. The following are the ofiicials: President, Mr. 1. Benjamin; treasurer, Mr H. Rubenstein; hon. sec., Mr. S. Mir on. The I hon secretary of the Building Committee is Mr. N. Rubenstein; treasurer, Mr. I. Ben- jamin; committee, Messrs. L. Benjamin, A. Palto, S. Tucker, H. Silverstone, H. Policov- skv, S. Cohen, and H. Rubenstein. The j Ladies Reception Committee comprised the folluw iug :-IIon. sec, Mrs. L. Benj amin; treasurer*, Mrs. T. Benjamin; committee, Mrs } H. Ruhellstein, Mrs. A. Palto, Mrs. H. Sil- verstone, Mrs. S. Tucker, Mrs. S. Solomon. The stewards were Messrs. A B. Freedman (Swansea), N. Rubenstein, S. Miron, M. Ben- jamin, T. and R. Palto, S. Landy, and H. happe. The synagogue has been constructed on ihe j most modern lines, and the interior presents a very artistic and imposing spectacle. The ark is situated in the east side of the build- ing, in which the scrolls of the Law are kept. It is covered with a beautiful plush curtain, )' adorned with gold lining Surmounting it is a massive brass tablet with the Ten Com- mandments neatly engraved thereon. The pulpit is fixed on the right side of the ark, i and facing it on the east is the reading desk, » tnr which there is a set of prayer books for the use of the reader. The following presents were received for the furnishing of the eyna- gogue:—Mr and Mrs. T. Benj ami nand M. i j aiii  ii, an(I -LNI. Benjamin, brass tablet with Commandments engraved; ilir. aiid Mrs. M. Rubenstein and Mr. A. Ruben-stein, gold and silver bells for use on the scrolls of the Law; Mr. and Mrs. H. Poli-coveky. pulpit; Mr. and Mrs. N. Sil- vers rone, plush curtain for ark: Mr and Mrs L. Benjamin, silver candelabra; Mr. and S. Tucker, reading desk; Mrs. ,I. Ben- j janii! c-arpet and linoleum; Master H. Ben- jamiu, silver Kidduse cup; Mr Hyam Barnett Coldbcrg, set of prayer hooks for the use of the reader, in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Simon G old berg. The service was conducted- by the Row H J. Sandheim, Swansea, who brought a choir with him, assisted by the. Rev. ,t. Solomon, Llanelly, and the Rev. Morris Lubney, Swan sea. A gold key was presented to Mr. Bar- nett Goldberg by Mr. J. Benjamin, on behalf of the Hebrew Congregation. The Chief Rabbi and Messrs. Bamett Goldberg, Hynrn Gold- belg, A. Rubensteiu, D. Seli.no, A. Freedman and A. Deggats. then brought in the scrolls of the Law On reaching the door the Chief RabVi exclaimed, Open unto me the gates of righteousness; I will enter into them: I w;U give thanks unto ihe Lord.. Mr. Bar- j nc-it then performed the opening ceremony, after which the Chief Rabbi pre- ceded the procession to the axk.. During its j progress the reader and choir sang. The procession proceeded round the synagogue seven times: during the circuits, Psalms were chanted by the reader and choir, after which the ark was opfmed and the scrolls of the Law were put in. The Chief Rabbi, iu the course of his ad- i dress, said the day on. which a new oath to fiocl was dedicated marked an .e¡pock in the history of the Jewish congregsiion. He did not desire to over-rate the importance of the function, which, a synagogue had to serve. Ti was true wc could worship the Lord beneath any roof, and -the simple t-hes bf their faith could be performed in the humblest place. De-pile exile and. dispersion, ;t'??tv, ,.T:' ;,1/' in l.i;) (.lll;hnr; i;(:¡;:d  ?. :2{; the coldness and indifference whieh prevailed, they still formed a religious communion, and they felt united with their brethren in the country and with their co-religionists in the world. He proceeded to base his remarks on the 8th chapter of the First Book of Kings, the 61st verse, Let your heart, therefore, be perfect with the Lord o-Lir God, to walk in his statutes, and to keep his commandments, as at this day." The text taught them that the aim. and purpose of erecting a temple to the; Most High was to lead them more zealous and ardent in the work of the Statute, and to keep His Commandments, and to this end it was needful, in the first instance, that their children should learn the commandments and the statutes. It was essential that their children should know the Gacred language of revelation. Their young children should understand the meaning of righteousness and 'of their sacred faith, so that, the Command- ments should not be performed in a mecha- nical way. He rejoiced to know thai in the Principality the day which had been institu- ted for their Christian fellow-citizens was being kept sacred. Would it not he a. crying shame if they were to trample upon, the seventh day of the week? In the evening a reception was held at the Parish. Hall, when a sumptuous repast was provided Bouquets were presented to Miss Nettie Adler, daughter of the Chief Rabbi, and to Mrs. Barnett Goldberg by Misses E. Solomon and Evelyn Benjamin respectively. During his sojourn in the town the Chief Rabbi was the guest of Mr. 1. Benjamin, John Street.  The synagogue was buHf by Mr. John Evans, Erw, and designed by Mr. T. Arnold, arehiteer and surveyor.

BRITISH DENTISTS. I ANNUAL MEETING AT LLANELLY. The annual meeting of the British Dental Association was held at Peneastell, Green- fields (the ieeentlv-opened branch of Mr. J, .Wesley Jones), OIl Wednesday. Letters of apology for non-attendance were received from the following:—Messrs. J C. Oliver, Clement Splridon, J. Thomas. Willows, all' of Cardiff; H. G. Howitt, Merthyr; H. H. Evans, Abergavenny; — Collidge, Stroud; — Jveudrick, launton; Henry Mason, Exeter; W. H. Jones, Pontypridd; Ed. and E. and W. Little, Newport; E. H. Cannell, Barry; C. Forbes-Seott. Swansea; Arthur Smith, New- port; Arthur Rice, Carmarthen; S. G Yates, Ross. Tne follo\\ in. were present :■-—Dr. J. Percy Oliver. Penanh; Dr. Nicholson, Cardiff; Mr. J. Wesley Jones; Messrs. J. H. Mitsgrov-e, Merthyr; T. Gill Williams, Newport: J. G. While, mayor of Newport; H. J. Thomas, Swansea; — Spray, Cardiff; C R. Peaty, Car- enft; — Maroon, • Cardiff; — Ivittow, Cardiff; A. C. Evans, Bridgend; Mitchell, Swansea; A. E. Jenkins, Swansea; T. H. Robson, Swan- sea; Shorroek, Carmarthen.. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. t[.' l.' 1 l. 4t. The following officers were elected .for the ensuing year:—President, Mr J. Wesley Jones, Llanelly; Yice-prcsjdent, Mr. Musgrave, Mer- thyr; president-elect, Dr. P. Oliver, Penanh; lion, secretary, Mr Nicholson, Cardiff; hon. treasurer, Mr. Peaty, Cardiff. I DENTAL DEFENCE. ■. A very interesting, paper was road by Dr. J. Percy Olver, Penarth, eniiiled "Dental Defence^' • During the course of his address ?Dr.OMveTsadhevvas asked by Mr. Wesley Jones about two years.ago to read a paper on this subject, nsh{)uld have .cdnaid?rcd the subject threadbare, but during the past few years things had been moving onward, and a recent decision on the interpretation of the Dentists' Act in the High Court seemed to have marked a turn, in the tide. To the South Wales and Monmouthshire Branch, d<fntal defence was not a now subject. As far back as 1895 a society was formed, called the South Wales and Monmouthshire Society, for this very same; object. It remained in i existence for eight years, and during this time carried out thirty prosecutions against t those infringing the Dentists'' Ad, und 25 of these were successful. The society /was ulti- mately nfevged. into the Smith Wales and ) Monmouthshire Branch ofl he British Dental Association, and their v,-as one of the resiilt-s of the existence of this s vr u U They would nole thai Ihe late Dent-)] Nh' ami its daughter their lri'I.'t1t branch 11 the first to obtain a conviction in the use of the term "painless extraction" by the unre- gistered, and. this decision had now received the seal of the High Court and was binding on all English law courts. The Bairne de- cision, to which he had already referred had given powerful weapon, and the un- registered were not now allowed to use any description showing thai they were specially skilled. A defence fund had been formed by the branches, and any infringements of the. Act would lie at once dealt with. The new Anaesthetic Bill now before Parliament would be. a powerful weapon to them, as by it none but qualified men would be allowed to tcl- minister gas, and tho,se going to the unregis- tered would have to bear the full pain of any operation necessary for the fitting of the arti- fieial teeth. State dentistry would be the final nail in tho coffin of the unregistered. All modern, states were beginning to realise that their most important asset are the child- ren, a.nd rightly or wrongly, they were assum; ing more and more the duties of the parent- and guardian. It was impossible that the ad- mittedly present terrible condition of the teeth of the children should continue. The safety of the State was involved, and it wouId, be impossible soon to get a sufficient number of dentally-efficient soldiers. There was only one solution. The State would have to see that the teeth were attended to. As a result' of school dentistry there would be such an* improvement in the general condition of the teeth of the nation that the great field from which the unregistered at present drew their victims would ho closed to them. He heard that enquiries were being privately made by the medical officer oi health of one of out" big cities as to the cost of dealing with the teeth of the. children in the council schools- and he believed that all this showed that a process of solution was going on, and fresh weapons had be-en forged for them. It only remained tor them to steadily and uurelent'- lessly apply the weapon, and he believed they could look forward to better times for the profession to v,hie'h they had the honour to belong lapfuause). NJr. J. < White, mayor of Newport, made the recipient of a- beautiful silver salvor-

Influx of Tramps. I \1 "1\/1"1'" t, I"I)ft,\ 1-' AN A1,ARMING INCREASE. I At a meeting oi the Board of Guardians on Thursday last, the Master (Mr. Bevan) re- ported thai 130 inmates were in the house during the previous fortnight, as compared with 137 during the corresponding period- The number of vagrants relieved was 534, n:5 compared v. ;1.), -(2 for the same period last year. J here \v;s an increase of 456 tramps re- lieved.

Bynea Farmer's Claim, I SUBSIDENCE": LITlGATrON OB\"[ATi ;P I An action of interest to coalowners was to have been tried at the next -Carmarthen Assizes. Mr. David Joseph, Ffosfach Far to- Bynea, had instituted a claim of -o against Messrs Harry Bros, and the Glvaea Colliery Co., Ltd,, tor loss aud damage consequent upon the subsidence on his farm, which v? UPC,rl the of arbitration a few montbs ago. a fe-.v iiio-iti-i?, ag?- experts to advance his claim, but at the end of last weeii, ihe ?, last week, through the good services of Mr. W- Griffiths, surveyor and architect, the matter was settled out ot conit by the colliery com- panies compensating Mr. Joseoh to the exte« £ of £350.

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