The Llanelly Mercury and South Wales Advertiser

BURRY PORT. On Sunday evening last, at Bethlehem I Chapel. PwlL a very successful rehearsal was held in connection with the forthcoming .Welsh Baptist Singing Festival of the dis- trict. Mr. David Owen, Tabernacle, conduc- ted. — o— The fixture lists of the iirst and second I elevens are almost complete. The prospects for this season appear bright. -0- Burry Port has been deprived of a staunch and sincere friend by the death of Mr. John Owen, grocer, New Street, which took place on Monday • night, in his 71st year. Mr. Owen had closely identified himself with C'ongrega- tionalism all his lifetime, and his demise will be greatly felt hy a large circle of friends. Mr. Owen was born at. Morriston on August 3rd, 1839. Shortly afterwards his parents re- moved to Burry Port, where the deceased eentleman lived for the greater part of his life, and laboured ungrudgingly in the in- terests of his fellow townspeople. He had re- I presented this district on the Llanelly Board of Guardians for the last ten years, havi ng I been returned unopposed each time. The de- ceased was prominently connected with Jeru- salem Chapel, having been a member for the last sixty years. He had fulfilled the office of deacon for the last 35 years, and had also been choirmaster foT the lust thirty years, during which time he worked hard ar)1 conducted several high-class oratorios, which were performed by the chapel choir with un qualified success. He entered the grocery trade thirty years ago, and proved himself to be a successful business man, wi-tli much tact I and ability. The members of Jerusalem. Chapel will greatly miss Mr. Owen, as he was one of the foremost workers for the cause in that church. He was of a very generous dis- position, and every charitable object ionolm him, a zealous friend and liberal supi' The funeral will take place to-morrow (Fri- day) at 4 o'clock; interment at .IF)"}" Chapel Cemetery. We tender our hewitFeit sypmathy to the bereaved widow in her s<-t- row. Now is the' time for Spectacles. Can you read 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 how they read. -o A public meeting of ratepayers was 1. e 1 d en Thursday evening last at the Council Schools 1 to consider the question of improving the condition of the playground, which is in a deplorable state. The Rev. John Rogers, thi chairman of the school managers, presided, and was "supported by the Rev. J. H..Roes, rl' J. H. Williams, Messrs. Arthur Morgan, W. V. Jones, W. Howell, John Leyshon. and others. Mr. W. R. "Levshon. the Klerk, was also present. Alette.'v'.as ).e.id f;'cm 'ie County Education Authority, and also the estimates for the different classes of work, but the committee' recommended that the oiav- ground be tar paved, which would probaoly The Chairman explained that if this work were carried out it would be necessary to con- sent to a half-penny rate per annum for a period of ten years. The Urban District of Burry Port were liable for three-fourths or the cost and the County Education Authority for one-fourth. The matter had been care- fully discussed by the managers, and they were of opinion that of the several schemes suggested, tar jpaving would undoubtedly be the best, and they also recommended that the latepayers adopt their recommendation. It would be the cheapest in the long run, and to be in order he proposed that, the work be carried out. Rev. J. H. Roes' seconded. Dr. J. H. Wilbams asked v!r- tV oi tri-t were called -upon, to Tle, the cost. Continuing, he said: I tnice it that it is the dutv of the. Erireatron Authi\1;,Y to keep and Dv:int.rn the schools. Rev. J. H. R-?e<: Ar-cor^ng to the Hon Act of 1902 one-fourth of the c?st of building new schools is to be b?rue by ib" < -onntv Council, and three-fourths by the District :n which the SdlOOJ ie built. Mr. D. J. Lewis: Quite so: but U.c County Council has a maintenance Fund, and I '-erta?nly think it is their duty to keep and niaintain playgrounds. Dr. J. H. Williams: These playgrounds have never been put in order since the schools were built. Mr. G. P. Lewis: These schools were not built, under the Act of 1902. When these schools were built the yards were covered with ash.es, which were completely nlShed away by the heavy rains. f After h lengthy deliberation it was decided to carry out the rec-onunendatiou of the com- mittee. Arnold's Reduced Puces. Hour d-own again —2s. 8d. ner -score: Large Crystals. 2,U1: Cranu- lated, 2?d.: Best Lump. 2d.: 2 Ih. Pot Mixed Fruit Jams for 4(L and 2 lb. Pot Raspl?rry and Sn'awh?rjy for 8d.—Ar:.o)d's Stores. 762?

KIDWELLY. I A rather bad accident befel Dr. Howcli.. >f Trimsaran. on Tuesday afternoon. Whilst, driving in his trap, the horse fell, and he was thrown with much force to the ground, and sustained serious injuries to his back and head. Drs. Roderick, Llanelly, and Griffiths, Kidwelly. were at once called up. It is sin- cerely hoped that the popular doctor's injuries are not of a permanent character, and that liE will soon be aide to lie about again. I On Saturday evening there was a large as- semblage at the Lodge Room. New Inn, pre- sided over by Councillor David Rowlands, for the purpose of presenting Mr Daniel Thomas with a handsomely-bound volume of "<h'iV iadui* Charles" and a beautiful pipe and tobacco pouch, on the occasion of his leaving Kidwelly to take up a position at the St. David's# Works, Loughor. Laudatory speeches were delivered during the evening by Mr. S. Evans, T.C., Mr. James Jones (Perenog), Mr. William Nicholas, Mr. Tom Mansell, Mr. E. G. Harries-, and others. The articles .were handed to Mr. Thomas by the following, on behalf" of the subscribersIhe book bv Mr. James Jones (Perenog), who at the same time read verses he had specially composed for the occasion, and which will be found in our Welsh columns: the pipe by Mr. William Smith, assorter; an! the pouch by Mr Henry Evans. The recipient thanked his Ividwelly friends for their kindness, and said that he had spent a most happy and pleasant, time amongst them. During the evening Mr. D. Beynon gave a capital recitation. A hearty Fote of thanks to the Chairman brought the meeting to a close. I —r> — It is "itli regret we have, to chronicle the death, on Thursday last, of Desmond, the eldest son of Dr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald Arthur. Ladi-wen, after only a few days' illness (peri- tonitis) ,agedl5yesrs. Desmond was a most II i?righi and promising boy, and was great ly liked by all who came in contact with him. His funeral took place on Monday, and was private, the interment being at Llandcfeilog churchyard, the Rev T. Jones, vicar, feolmgly officiating. In church and again at the graveside the children of the Ll-mdonyuog Natlon-at School. by Mr J. !». Jones, saner most sweetly the hymns "The»'e s >». ['"end for !e chiidi'eo" and. "Op the Rcsnnvi n<< Th-.} ,2;"a ve hod beer! nv-ly ne- ooratco with moss, ivy, ami ;c imr"c.. i-:i;:o friends, and lovely flowers were sent by the I Misses Cattley, Air. Wilfred Cattley (Liver- I pool), Miss Eva Bramley-Moore, Capt. and I Mrs..ienuings UJeilydeg), Mr. and the Misses Price (Glamnorlais), Mrs. Tardy (Piaswenallt), Miss Levshon, "Willie Griffiths" (Piaswenallt). "Li;;z,ie" (Ladiwen), etc. From his father and mother there was a lovely anchor, and from his brothers and sisters, a harp with a broken string, and a tine wreath. Much sympathy is felt with the bereaved family. Dr. Arthur is well known as the Welsh representative of the Minim ax Fire Extinguisher Co., of London. The annual meeting of the Kidwelly Cricket Club was held on Friday last, Mr. J. Thomas, Velindre, presiding over a. good gathering of those devoted to the game. Mr. A. Stephens, C.C., Broemhill, was elected president for the coming year, and Dr. Griffiths captain, N,. itli Mr. W. Dunn Davies as vice-captain. Mr. T. H. Morris was elected lion, treasurer, and Mr William Thomas unanimously re-eleeted hon. secretary. A splendid field ha.s been secured this year from the president, and situate near the railway station. The following have been appointed ground committee-Messrs. W. Walters, Rees Lloyd, D. J. Hughes, Gwilym Morgan, W. Hughes, David Conniff, W. Evans, John Harries, and W. Thornburn. A very successful season is anticipated. The hon. secretary, who is most energetic always, is now "busy arranging fixtures. It was also resolved to revive the second eleven dropped las-t year, and Mr. Bertie Mansell was elected hon. secretary of the second eleven. Mr Man- sell is now ariaiiging fixtures, and he will be -lad to hear from teams in the district wishing to meet the Kidwelly 2nd XI. -0- I On Thursday of test week, acting on infor- mation received, P.C. D. J. Davies arrested a woman named Florence Davies, an employee in the travelling circus that visited Kidwelly that day, on the charge of stealing a skirt at Troedyrhiw, Merthyr. The woman was taken to Merthyr on Friday, and. brought up before the Stipendiary there. She said she took the skirt in mista'ke, it having become mixed up with her own clothing on the bed. She pleaded for leniency, as she intended returning the skirt when she got back to the district. She was fined 20s. or. in default, 14 days' im- prisonment.

TRIMSARAN. The death occurred on Friday evening of Mr John Griffiths, Pelican. The deceased, who was 78 years of age. was well known and highly respected. He was a great co-operator and for many, years was the chairman of the Co-operative Society in this village, and also one of the pioneers of the Trade Union move- uient' at Gowerton, with Mabon, M.P. In politics lie was a staunch Liberal. The fune- ral took placc on Tuesday at Petnbrey Church- yard. We extend our sympathy to his child- ren in their sorrow. Mr. David Williams, cashier, occupied the chair at the competitive concert held at the Council Schools on Saturday. The conductor was Mr. Tom Grififths, Llanelly. The adjudi- cators were M. r. Dan S. Evans and Mr. Tom Griffiths, Llanelly, music and literature re- spectively. Mr. D. R. Williams, Pembrey, was the accompanist; Mr. David Harries and Mr. William John were secretary and trea- surer. The awards were:—Pianoforte solo, under 15: Master D. J. Lewis, Woodville House. Pontyeates Girl's solo, under 15: Miss E. M. Davies, Paten, Llanelly. Boy's solo, under 15: divided between Master W. Vauglian Treharne" Pwll, Llanelly, and Master J. H. Rees, Trimsaran: second prize, Master W. H. Thomas, Sea View, Burry Port. Recita- tion, under 15: divided between Masters J. E. Hughes, Tiritnparan, and Albert Gravelle, Burry Port. Soprano solo: Miss M. Morgan, Burrv Port. Contralto solo: Miss A. Eynon, Trimsaran. Tenor solo, Mr. Rhys Llewellyn Rees. Tnmsarin. Juvenile choir: Carwav (conductress, Miss V. V. Gilbert). Recitation; Mr. Willie Lloyd. Trimsaran. Bass solo: -Mr. Ben David, Trimsaran. Champion solo. Miss Maggie Morgan. Port. Quartette: Mr. John How-ells, Pembrey Village, and friends. Duett.: divided Mr. Ben David and friend, and m>. Walter Bevnon, Pontyeates, and friend. h v' f .-i-oral: Pembrey Village (conductor, Mr J. II. Morgan). At Llandilo. on Wednesday uf last week, the County Main Roads Committee met—when I ug'in obliged to on. the' cross-benches below the .gangway, of course subject to the closure. "We shall all so to glory quick enough, but we don't want to go there too soon," wa.s Mr. Gwynne Hughes's original way of directing attention at the above committee to a piece of bad road in the Llandilo district. Nevertheless. why is it that there, is such a good road from the Stag and Pheasant to good road fi-oiti tli(?, ,? ,a g and Phea,,ai)t to Miss Gwladys To bit Evans, of Saruati. Hen- Ran. Cardiganshire, has already edited for publication the "History of the Rebecca Riots, written by her late father, Mr. Henry Tobit Evans, who spent, many years of his life in making the work complete and as accu- rate as possible. He interviewed many people who had personal experi uiic-e of the riots. Shelley, in his poems, wrote: "I am a rebel now, and shall he a rebel until things change." In connection with, the Welsh poultry in dustry a public meeting will be'held at the Stepney Arms Hotel, Llanelly, at 8.30 p.m. on Friday next, when an address will be delivered by Mr. Edward Brown. A demonstration car will arrive at the Station at 4.13 p.m., which will be open, to the inspection of visitors. Various classes of eggs, dead poultry, etc., will be displayed. We are paying annually six million pounds for foreign eggs The balance sheet of the Ancient Order of Foresters Court, Trimsaran, No. 5959, held at the Miner's Arms, for the year 1909, came 10 lny hand, and I was very pleased, when look- ing over it, that thare a're 126 members, and. their funds amount to £ 1071 13s. 7d. Young men cannot do better than join such a club, because there is nothing like preparing for a rainy day. Mr. John Johns, Parceitliin, the new chairman of the County Council, is a member, of the above society, and I am .S.f,rry I to le?rnthHt he is very seriously indisposed. T. E. D. j

FIVE ROADS. I On Saturday evening next, the 16th, the well-known preacher and lecturer, Rev. Philip Jones, of Capel Newydd, Llanelly, -will deliver his popular lecture on "lolo Morganwg" at Rehoboth Chapel. The proceeds of the lec- ture will be devoted to the object of increasing the Reading Kooin Fund. Thomas Jones, Esq, I J.P., Llanelly. will preside, and it is hoped the lec-ture will be well pationised. The local Sports Committee have decided to go in for a Marathon race. A silver cup, value thirty shillings, is, offered to the one who will cover the distance from the Athenaeum Hall to Five Roads in the shortest.

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I -fill SALE. SALE. SALE. SALE. SALE. THE WHOLE OF THE STOCK OF WILLIAM DAVIES & SONS, Cabinet Makers, &c., I 27 & 29, STATION ROAD, LLANELLY, { MUST be cleared to make room for extensive alterations in their premises. Their Immense Stock of BedrOOM Suites, Parlout Suites, Chests, Dressers, Sideboards, Umbrella Stands, Overmantels, Bedsteads and Bedding, Floorelotlis,&c,,&e., is to be cleared I g at COST PRICE, so as to avoid stocking same during time of alterations. I USUAL PRICE. SALE PRICE. 1 BEDROOM SUITES £19 19 0 jel a I a 0 ii ii 16 16 0. 13 13 0 ii ly 14 14 0. 12 0 0 i, 12 0 0 10 0 0 :9 !< 10 0 0 8 0 0 &c» USUAL PRICE SALE PRICE. I PARLOUR SUITES ICIO 10 0 iC7 19 0 „ (Leather). 5 0 0 3 19 6 &c. n II ii 4 10 0 3 10. 0 I SIDEBOARDS 12 0 0 9 0 0 II 10 0 0 7 0 O&c. g Cash Buyers now is your opportunity. AH to be cleared regardless of cost. t t j.

I FELINFOEL. Congratulations to Mr Harry Jones, son of Mr "Henry Jones, Union Inn, on his success at the annual sports at Llandovery College. Harry ,capttued chief honours in the quarter- mile foot race and in throwing the cricket hall. It is with deep regret we chronicle the death of Mrs. Hannah Richards, Milltield, which took place on Monday morning. Deceased, who was within a few days of her 78th birth- day, had not been in the best of health for some titne, but death occurred with startling suddenness. Deceased leaves a son (Mr. Win. Richards, Port Talbot) and three daughters to mourn her loss. On Sunday Mr. George Morgan, late of Llwynpiod Farm, died at Ystradfai Farm, after only a few days' illness.

I DAFEN. The annual vestry of St. Michael's Church was held last week, the vicar, Rev. J. R. Jones, M.A., presiding, supported by the Rev T. R. Davies, curate. There was a, fair atten- dance of officials and members. The accounts for the past year having been submitted to the meeting and passed, a cordial, vote of thanks was passed to the treasurer, Mr. D. Thomas, for his report and services during the year, and he was unanimously re-appoin- ted to the position for the forthcoming year. The Vicar addressed the meeting at length, and gave a. general summary of Church affairs remarking that with a little co-operation the present debt on the Parish Hail would bo cleared by the next vestry, and a new church organ would shortly be installed. He also thanked the officials for their co-operation during the past year, and had great pleasure in re-appointing Mr. Banks as vicar's warden <a position held by him for over twenty years). Mr. D. Thomas being alsn re-appointed people's warden, together with the whole ot the. present sidesmen. It also transpired that this was the twenty-first vestry for the vicar to preside over, which was loudly ap- plauded. A cordial vote of thanks to the vicar terminated the proceedings. With such a record as the above and the cordial feelings that have existed between the vicar and the parishioners generally, the part played by him during the memorable strike as the Good Sapiaritan being still fresh in our minds, it may be deemed prudent to acknowledge the same in some tangible form as the coming of age of the worthy vicar's ministry at Dafen. -0- The Rev. T. R. Williams, Dafen, was the special preacher at the half-yearly services at Salem Chapel, Llangennech, on Sunday last, ( the former pulpit being occupied by Mr. W. Hughes, a member of Tabernacle Chapel, Llwynbendy, who intends entering the minis- try. Mr. Hughes gave eloquent discourses at each service.

I LLWYNHENDY AND DISTRICT. I I Atna.Jc'll Paiish Church.' on Saturday, Miss Gwendoline Alice Davies, daughter of ex-Ser- ?gc?ant Davies, Sunny Bank, was married to Mr. Jonathan Thomas, Llanfyrnach. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a cream silk eolienne dress, with a cream picture hat to match. The bridesmaids were Miss Edith Davies (sister-of the bride) and Miss M. Thomas (sis- ter of the bridegroom), and Mr. Cyril Davies acted as best man. After the breakfast, which was partaken of at Sunny Bank, the happy -couple left, for London to spend their honey- moon. On Wednesday of last week Mr J. Samuel, Plough Inn. died after only a short illness. Deceased was well known and highly respec- ted, having been for years checkweigher at Glynea Colliery. The funeral took place on Saturday, the place of interment being Bryn Cemetery. At the early age of 19 Mr. Entrys Jenkins, j Bell Inn, passed into the shadow on Saturday. Previous to his long illness, Emrys had been employed as a porter at Bynea Station, and he was a general, favourite with everybody. His mortal remains were laid to rest in Soar Cemetery yesterday (Wed.nesdav). —— The interest taken in the recent Parish j Council Election may be judged from the fact tlvat about- 90 per cent. of the electors recor- ded their votes. This in itself was sufficient ) to justify an election, and we now trust that the new members will carry out their duties conscientiously.

.1 TYCROES. I I The village has' assumed its normal aspect after the throes of the recent District Council Election. Our local candidate, Mr. William Llewellyn, Fairwater, is to be cordially con- gratulated on heading the poll. Several e 'his enthusiastic supporters feared lIe would., he out, as the bulk>of the electors of Llauedy Parish live at Hendy. It was a sad disap- pointment to several here- to find, the veteran councillor, Alderman J. LI. Thomas, ousted in this election. At, Hendy we hear the fight waged furious, but in the uppvir seciion 'ol ums I parish, the great anxiety appeared to be the retaining of our own candidate. It was felt that it would be grossly unfair that the whole parish should be represented by two Hendy- ites. We congratulate the new member, Mr. Thomas, Benallt, on his return. A cantata, entitled "Byddin Gobaith," by M'r. J. T. Rees, Mus. Bac., will be performed on Saturday next by the Nfoi-jab Juvenile Choir, conducted by Mr. Isaac Anthony. The children have been assiduously preparing for the event, which promises to be a great suc- cess. The proceeds are to be devoted to the funds of the Band of Hope.

I LLANGENNECH. Tragically sudden and unexpected has been the removal from our midst of Miss May Thomas eldest daughter of M'r. and Mrs. G. Thomas, of Brynllwyn Terrace. The deceased, who had already endeared herself to a large circle of friends by her many talents, was only confined to her bed for four days, and died a victim to pneumonia. She was buried yester- day at Llanedy Cemetery. Much sympathy is being extended to her bereaved parents in their great trial. The Rev. J. Pipe. A.T.S., of Aberc-rave, and the Rev. T. R. Williams, Mae-scanner, Dafen, officiated at the Salem Church anniversary services last Sunday and Monday. -0- The local colliers, despite their dislike to the terms of the recent agreement, have com- mendably started work again. It is to be hoped that now work will be carried on with- out much interruption during the next five years and that, an era of material local pros- perity will be inaugurated.

PONTARDULAIS. I ¡ The new station at Grovesend, on the Lon- The new station at C;rovesend. on the Lou- don and North-Western Railway, is proving a great boon to colliers and others employed at the pits adjoining. Although, building operations are in full swing, houses are very scarce, and empty houses are unknown. The additional tin- works about to be built will make the "house famine" still more acute. -0- Mr D. Edgar Thomas, who headed the poll at the recent Parish Council Election, is a son of the late Mr. Henry Thomas, A herd are House, and a nephew of Rev. John Thomas, Zoar Chapel, Merthyr, and formerly pastor of Hope Chapel. A mission church, under the auspices of the Rev. W. Morgan, B.A., vicar of Llaudilo-Taly- bont, ha.3 been opened at Pontlliw. The neighbourhood is rapidly increasing in popu- lation and importance owing to the district being opened up by the new G.W.R. line from Hendy |<> Dynevor. The railway tunnel under the turnpike road near the Poota.rdul-a.is Station was built to take only a single set of rails, and. the G.W.R. Company are understood to be about taking measures to widen it to take a double set. The line to Llanelly is now ■ worked as a. double line, with the exception of a sliori length including the tunnel. This branch, was opened in 1831 by the old Llanelly Railway and Dock Company. Bircliroek Colliery voted nearl y solid, for a strike in the ballot la-i week, which was an exception in the Western District. Many im- provements are being effected at the colliery, including new offices and a coal-working machine. The owners have also provided a. new set of large and comfortable carriages-for the workmen's train. The energetic manager, Mr. D..T. Davies, is very popular with all sec- j iions of the men.

North Pembrey I County Council Election. TIE VOTING. I I To the Editor of the Llanelly Mercury." Sir,—At the statutory meeting of the Car- marthenshire -County Council -oil the 16th March, 1910, in reply ,to Mr. W. B. Jones, the Clerk said he did not ask the Local Govern- ment Board whether the County Council could j see this particular voting paper, but he would ask if desired. In the name of common justice, why did not the Council express the desire, as sug- gested by the Clerk, to -ask the Local Govern- merit Board if they could have the disputed voting paper produced for examination? Fol- low the truth wherever it goes.—-I lim,etc., F AIRPLAY.

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BOROUGH COUNCIL. -<)- "MONTHLY MEIltcmi. The monthly meeting of the Urban I)istriot < i>nueii was held on Monday night, Mr. Wni j 1 )a.dd presiding. There were id so present: Messrs. Frank Vivian, 1). J Mines Davies, Jos. j Roberts, Nathan Griffiths, Evan Evans, John. Smith. John Simlett. Richard (in,est, J. Walter Bramwell | Jones, and- John Thomas, together with the Clerk (Mr. H. W. Spowart) and the Surveyor i' (Mr. George Wat keys). A GOOD BARGAIN. Referring to the minutes of the Finance Committee of March 17th, Mr. Nathan Grif- fiths called attention to a sum of £ 38 4s. 8d. in respect of solicitor's elmrges foil the mill leet exchange. He would like to know the value of the property. Mi-. Simlett said the matter had been before the Council for a good many years, and he be- lieved they had litc]. a good bargain. The Clerk: The property is valued at £ 130. The matter then dropped. PARLIAMENTARY AGENT'S BILL. With regard to the payment of £4.00 to Mr. Rhys Roberts, the Parliamentary agent, in re- spect to his (bill of costs, Mr. Nathan Griffiths asked whether that amount ■ included the whole of the bill which Mr. Rhys Roberts had against the Council. The Clerk: It is a discharge of outstanding on i-of plC ketexpe nses. M'r. Griffiths: Tins is the edge of the bill. [f the oxit-of-pocket expens-ss ainovmt to P,400, i what will be the amount of the whole bill ? No reply was given, and the minutes were confirmed. DIFFICULTY REMOVED. I Apropos of the minutes of the extraordinary I meeting of the Council held on March 17tli, I inir. Natliiii Griffiths said that some time ago the Council desired to lay a bigger pipe near" the Steel Works, but Mr. M'ansel Lewis rose an objection, and wanted a larger amount for the right of way. Did Mr. Lew is claim any extra, wayleav.e hyiug a Idgger main to the Steel. Works ? The Clerk: I g say that that diffi- culty has l>een removed. MLSREPORTED. Referring to a »diseussion which took place at- the same meeting with regard to'the waste of water by the public, Mr. D. R. Jones said that at the meeting he asked a question as to who was responsible, whether the landlord or the tenant, for repairing the water pipes. The new,spapers reported him as having said that the tenants should be m-ade liable. He wished to deny it. Mr. Simlett said he did not bear Mr..Tones say so. It was agreed that the minutes should be confirmed. A CENTENARIAN'S HOUSE. M r. D. IL Jones, in.propnsmg the conftTma-J tiO1 of the minutes of the Health ComuiitteQ? of March 23rd, an ihe committee had rfce-om^ mended that- apr'?'??t'c)<)ade !'<)')'.?csh'? order in respect ot a limine -'in Crooked Row. M r. IT. D. Reessaid a, report had been or Ni r. 11. '1,). r-(?,port h,-t41, oT. wlueh wore in a dilapidated condition in the town.. The Cieik: I took it that that woul dbe pi-rt of your duty under the new Housing and Town Planning Act. A systematic inspection wliieli you. would have to carry out would meet the case. M'r. J). R. Jones said they could not get tho, necessary repairs carried out. It was not the wish ot the committee to throw anybody out of the bous«. If the house was not in it healthy -condition they could not very well pass it over. The Chairman said that in view of the gene- ral action which Mr. H. D. Rees had fore- shadowed, did they not think it would belter for them to deal with the present cast' with tho others. They were at present deal- ing w ith a wom:;x> who was on the verge ot being a centercman and they could not there- fore expocl quick compliance with the corn- mif Ice's adiuJJ. He proposed that matter be refeired back to ihe committee. Mr. W. Br.'ii.uwell Jones seconded, and file motion was agreed to. EXCHANGE OF LAND. The, Clok, referring to the proposed ex- change of a plot of land near the Park, with the Stradev Estate, said that since the matter was discussed at the Estates Committee 114# had learned thai the plan submitted by Mr- Mans-el Lewis was not satisfactory. He won Id strongiy advise. the Council to refer the mat- ter back to the Committee. This course was. agreed to. TENDERS. The Surveyor submitted his report on thØ tenders received for the supply of material to the stores. Mr. H. I). Rees asked what method was adopted with regard, to old castings. The Surveyor :.aid he received tenders fof them. Mr. Rees proposed that they should adver- tise m tuti!re when they 'had castings for sale. Mr. Frank Vivian seconded, and the motion was agreed to. The Surveyor's report was also adopted. WATER FOR RURAL DISTRICTS. 1, r The Clerk reported that the Waterworks Committee had ordered new mains to be laid down as far as Loughor for the purpose of supplying water to the St. David's Works. Ho bad comnm:ifeat,ed with the Clerk to the Rural Council, -ho replied stating that I)is Council had no objection to the Urban Coun- cil conneetiu:' their mains with the Rural Council's maius at. Bynea, provided ilw ill- habitants were not interfered with. RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION. Mr. W. P. Rees, Great Western Terarace, applied- on behalf of the executive committed of the Ratepayers' Association, for the use of one of the committee rooms in the Town Hall for Hie purpose ot holding a meeting on Wed- nesday evening. The application was granted. DANGER, OF ORANGE PEEL. Ivir. T. n. Lewis wrote calling attention to the danger to the public caused by orange pee] being thrown on the pavement. he believed th1' Reads CotnmjW.ee bed already dealt with -.matter. to place recep- tacles ii. rei:dee positions. Prinf&d and P?bhah?d by the "Llanelly  curv Prating Com-pany, Limited, at th? orfw* v. Ms?-??t Plj?t. Ll&Beny. is th (\1 (;"rro artt.n1.