Initially, Lewis Morris had been elected an alderman but he declined on the basis that he had no sufficient time at his disposal.

[4] David Bowen died a few weeks after his election as alderman, The council resolved to replace him with another representative from the Llandeilo area to serve for the remainder of the three-year term.

[5] Two vacancies arose in early 1891 following the resignation of W de G Warren and the death of J. Lewis Philipps.

This was in St Ishmaels where, following the election of John Lewis Philipps as an alderman the Liberal candidate captured the seat after a contest that took place in heavy snow.

[8] Thomas Davies, Bremenda, the member for Llanarthney, died in August 1889 as a result of injuries sustained falling off his horse.

Lawrence of Middleton Hall, an unsuccessful candidate at the election held earlier in the year was returned unopposed.

[10] A by-election arose in the Pembrey ward following the appointment of William Howell as returning officer for the county.