The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

PENPARKE DRAINAGE. The lease in respect to Mr. T. O. Morgan's land at Pen- parke having been signed, Mr. ISAAC MORGAN stated that Messrs. Lewis and Jones were quite willing, on behalf of Mr. George Powell, to do all they could to forward the drainage of the place. They intended to call upon the Mayor, and talk the matter over with him. Eventually it was agreed that the question of obtaining a lease should be left to the Mayor, the Council being ol opinion that a lease in perpetuity should be, if possible, obtained, and that the acknowledgment should be about h. a year.

THE WATER QUESTION. The MAYOR said the special meeting had been called to revoke and annul a resolution or order of the Council, made or passed at their special meeting held on Oct. 29th last," of which the following is a copy :—"That before any further e xpenditure be incurred by the Council in obtaining a Provisional Order for supplying water to the town that the Town Clerk be requested to ask Messrs. Bailey Denton, Son, and North to furnish their charges for professional business done in the matter to this date," and also to consider and determine whether the Town Council will instruct Messrs. Bailey Denton, Son, and North to prepare the necessary estimate of the cost of obtaining a supply of water for the town from Nantyr- arian and Melindwr Valley, in order to make an applica- tion to the Local Government Board and the Public Works Loan Commissioners for the necessary powers to carry out a scheme for such supply, and to borrow money, and to take any such other steps as may be necessary for those purposes. Mr. T. GRIFFITHS—I' should like to know who in- structed the Town Clerk to call a special meeting when there will be a quarterly meeting in two days? The TOWN CLERK—The Mayor. (Laughter.) Mr. T. GRIFFITHS—Quite right. I only wautti to know, that's all. (Laughter.) The MAYOR—it is quite right that you should know. I called the meeting after receiving the opinion of members •f the Council that it would be well to do so. Mr. ISAAC MORGAN—Was there any private meeting to call upon your worship to call this meeting ? Mr. JOHN JONES—There was a public meeting of the Public Works Committee, and notice was sent out to you and all the other members. Mr. MORGAN—But I always get the notice after the meetings have been held. Mr. JOHN J eNs- There were present Aldermen Jones and Watkins, besides the Mayor, Mr. John Jenkins, and myself. Mr. T. GRIFFITHS—Have you any strong reasons to give for calling this meeting two days before the quarterly ^MN'JOHX JONES—It is hardly fair to ask such questions •f the Mayor. Mr. T. GRIFFITHS—Oh, yes. The MAYOR—The reason is that the people in London are rather anxious that we should proceed with the water tupply scheme. They are in fear that the Local Govern- ment Board may force the work upon the town, and do it themselves at greater expense than if we had our own contracts or if we take it into our own hands. Now, if that were the case, it would involve the town in very serious outlay; and before cutting the matter short, as we did at the last meeting, it was thought advisable to call a special meeting to consider the subject on the agenda ^ALDERMAN WATKINS—Has the Town Clerk received a private letter from Messrs. Bailey Denton, Son, and North? The TOWN CLERK—Yes, here it is. The MAYOR then read two letters, which were handed to him One was the same as that published last week re- specting the provisional order. The second was as fol- lows 30th October,—We presume we shall be answer- ing your enquiry, and meeting the wishes of the Town Council by sending you a memorandum of our payments But of pocket up to this time, to which, if required to render an account at the present moment, we must add a chargo of one hundred guineas for Mr. Gowers and our own time and services. The greater part of this hundred guineas would merge in the usual commission of five per cent. if the works proceed under our supervision. This, We hope will satisfy the Council that our charges will not exceed those of any competent engineer." The memoran- dum of expenses out of pocket included a charge of £78 7s. 6d. to Mr. J. E. Thomas, £22 8s. lOd. Mr. Gower's travelling and other expenses; l 15s. 6d. tithe commis- sioners' fees, &c., for copying maps. The total was £102 Us. lOd. of which £100 had been paid on account. Mr. JAMES added that before engaging Messrs. Bailey Denton Son, and North the Council had a clear under- standing what the charges were to be, They were 5 per cent. it the works were carried out, and 2 if abandoned; so that if they were to drop altogether the Council would nly have to pay about £250.. The TOWN CLERK observed, during a pause, that he had had to pay for Provisional Orders, and he again stated that they would cost no more than £20 or £30. Mr. ISAAC MORGAX replied that it would cost S300, for plans had to be prepared, advertisements issued, notices served, and surveys made. Mr. PETER JOES replied that actual surveys had been already made up to Troedyrhiw. Mr ISAAC MORGAN added that Mr. Atwood had admit- ted in that street that a Provisional Order would cost £300.. Mr ATWOOD-I NEVERSAID so. Mr IsAAC MORGAN—What did you say then ? I believe it v,,nr flutv to instruct us in such matters. Mr ATWOOD—Well, I will tell you. I know that the cn«n„" the engineering—has been done up to Troed- Sw and ^Ao thecal expenses the Town Clerk, who has passed Provisional Orders before, has already told R111 no wiser even if they had a Provisional Order, for it would not give them power over those who had a claim upon the water. The owners of the land were willing to let the Council have it on fair terms, and therefore it was not necessary to compel them to give what they were already willing to give. According to the Pmblic Health Act, the Council had no right to interfere with water used by the mines, even if there were a Provisional Order. They could only get the water by consent of the mine owners. The Provisional Order would not affect the Council except in allowing them to squander more money, like in the case of the Old Quarry. There was no one more in favour of getting water by gravitation than him- self but he wanted to obtain it in a different way from that which some others wanted it. He wanted to make amicable arrangements, and not to compel the owners of the land to .l1 under the powers of a Provisional IWIARIUES said HE had to endorse what Mr. Morgan had said to a great extent. He had, however, Uo objection totVi > nf -I. Provisional Order, although it would very Uk't t £ 30, for the plan, would W. to 11 i-fifJ i. ,,f itself would cost £ 40 or £ 50 Tn Provisional Older they would be curled K'lwry before .nytlnW M* JSdittt,. & Prov? from the Local Government Board, stated that a rrovi- *IONAL Onlt'r would not give the Board power over anyone CIN- a claim upon the water. A Provisional Order, IN the case of Aberystwyth, would not, .FF^OT SONNUCH the Council power over the mines. He did not so much °bject to the expense—because he thought nothing of-100 in considering a great question like the water suppij as to the Ilelay which a Provisional Order would entail.. Mr JOHN JONES thought the members were all arguing What was not before the meeting. There was nothing on the agenda paper that day about obtaining a Provisional Order, but the question to be considered was whether | they would rescind the resolution arrived at at the last meeting. Occasion might arise when all would agree that it would be advisable to obtain a Provisional Order, and therefore it would be well b rescind last week's resolution in order to keep the matter open. If any necessity arose implication for a Provisional Order would be made at the next meeting. \» ith a view to put things just as they ^ero, nothing better and nothing worse, he moved that the resolution passed 011 the 2!Jth October should be re- v'>ked or rescinded.. Mr. PETER JON-S pointed out that the resolution had beeu rescinded, as it were, by the information which Messrs. Bailey bad supplied. Mr. JOHN JONES—YOU must do away with that resolu- t'on before yon can move a peg. Mr. ISAAC MORGAN—It will leave, it to you to have a earner meeting for you to carry it out. It is very un- ocntleinanlv the way this meeting has been called two before the quarterly meeting. Mr. JOHN JONES—We have had no corner meetings. Mr. ISAAC MORGAN-This meeting to-day. Mr. JOHN JONES-It is not a corner meeting, and I would be no party to holding a corner meeting. Mr. PETER JONEs-I don't quite understand how Mr. Morgan's remarks are applicable to the present state of things. Notice has been given to the members, and all all are here with the exception of one who is ill. Mr. Isaac Moigan stood up to reply. Mr. PETER JONES-Allow me to speak, Mr. Morgan, if you please. M r. ISAAC MORGAN—I can stand up if I like. Mr. J. W. THOMAS—We are travelling away from the object of the meeting. Is Mr. Jones going to second the motion ? Mr. PETER J OYES- Y 6S, I beg to second the motion that we rescind the resolution passed at the last meeting, for it will simplify matters exceedingly, and enable us to give instructions to Messrs. Bailey Denton, Son, and North, if we can get on without a Provisional Order. The MAYOR said he was in favour of rescinding the re- solution, because it would leave the Council free to pro- ceed in what way was most desirable in the future. Mr. JOHN JAMES concurred, and remarked that if the Council could make arrangements with the landowners and mine owners, he did not see the use of obtaining an Order. At the same time the statement they had received from Messrs. Bailey Denton had virtually done away with last week's resolution. He hoped the members of the Council would now have but one end in view at the next meeting, and that was to supply the town with good water, no mat- ter where, so long as it would efficiently meet the needs of the town. Dr. HARRIES was also in favour af rescinding the reso lution, because it would leave the Council free to act on a future occasion. He added, in answer to a remark, that the Council need not mind, for it was not the first time they had rescinded resolutions. Mr. ISAAC MORGAN, in the course of conversation which followed, said the Council must ascertain what claims mine owners had upon the water. Alderman WATKINS then rose and said that at a meet- ing of the Public Works Committee Mr. John Jones had told them that the Town Clerk had a letter saying that the Local Government Board would dq. the work unless the Council did it in a short time. Where was that letter ? He had not seen it. Mr. ISAAC MORGAN—False report. Alderman WATKINS added that that was the reason why the meeting that morning had been called. The TOWN CLERK—There is such a private letter. I called the meeting at the request of the Mayor. Mr. JOHN JONES—This is what I did. Mr. Isaac Morgan rose to speak. Mr. JOHN JONES—I wish you would be silent. I did not interrupt you. Mr. ISAAC MORGAN—Will you admit that it was a false report. Mr. JOHN JONES—No. Mr. PETER JONEs-I think that is a most unfair impu- tation to make, and I am surprised that anyone who prac- tises as a magistrate should make it. Mr. JOHN J ONES then ex plained that he met the Town Clerk in the streets. They commenced talking about the water question, and the Town Clerk remarked that the passing of the resolution at the last meeting would make it appear in London that the Council wanted to put off the water supply question again, and that he had a letter from Messrs. Bailey Denton, saying that the Local Govern- ment Board would perhaps take the matter into their own hands if it were delayed much longer. He asked the Town Clerk if he could mention that fact to the Public Works Committee meeting, and as consent was given he did so. Mr. ISAAC MORGAN then admitted that Mr. John Jones's statement was quite true. He added, however, that the private letter was nothing more than a threat. The Local Government Board would not undertake the work without giving the Council notice, and that notice had not been given. The TOWN CLERK explained that Messrs. Bailey Denton's letter was a private communication, and that was the reason why he had not produced it at the meeting of the Council. A private letter had, however, been re- ceived, and he should have acted improperly if he made it public. Alderman WATKiNs'said he expected nothing of the sort. Mr. ISAAC MORGAN Said the Council would get a notice before the Local Government Board undertook the work. The TOWN CLERK replied that he expected that the next notice they would get would be to the effect that the Central Board would do the work, like they had done it at Carnarvon, and make the town pay for it. Mr. J. W. THOMAS said it was not a pleasant thing to bring the Board to order, but he must do it. Members of the Council were travelling away from the subject of the meeting continually. Mr. John Jones had made a pro- posal, and Mr. Peter Jones had seconded it. The proposition to rescind last week's resolution was then carried without opposition, and the Council pro- ceeded to consider whether they should instruct Messrs. Bailey Denton, and Co. to prepare an estimate of the cost of supplying the town with water from the Melindwr and Nantyrarian Valley. Alderman WATKINS said the Council must rescind the resolution instructing the Public Works Committee to make arrangements with land owners, before they could pass a resolution authorising the preparation of an estimate. Mr. PETER JONES remarked that the Committee were only empowered to negotiate and report. The MAYOR said the Council had the consent of every owner of land. Sir Pryse Pryse had acted in a handsome manner. He was perfectly willing to sell, and had given his terms; and Councillor Morgan and Mr. George Hughes was the same. The Council had only to come to a proper arrangement with those who had the command of the water at the present time. If they could only make arrangements with the mine owners, who now claimed the water, that part of the question would be settled. Mr. JAMES asked if it were necessary to pass a resolu- tion at that meeting respecting the borrowing of money ? Mr. PETER JONES replied that the Council had two months yet. The TOWN CLERK doubted whether the Public Works Loan Commissioners would grant the money unless the Council proceeded under the directions of the Act. Mr. JAMES said he certainly should be in favour of obtaining the money from private individuals provided they could get it low enough, but still there was no reason why the Council should not proceed regularly. The question was, supposing they carried out the Melindwr water scheme by private agreement, what power had the Council to borrow money ? Mr. ISAAC MORGAN—And what amount ? Mr. PETER JONES remarked that the Borough Account- ant had told him that the Council had power to borrow sufficient money under the Act. The MAYOR suggested that the second subject on the agenda paper should be deferred. Mr. JAMES said before they deferred that subject he should like to ask one or two questions. Were the mem- bers of the Council unanimous in going to Melindwr for a supply of water to the town or to some other place be- sides the Flats ? Mr. ISAAC MORGAN—That is not before the meeting now. Mr. JAMES—It forms a part of the subject, and I should like to have it fairly understood before we proceed further. Alderman WATKINS—I believe there is not a member of the Council against a gravitation scheme. Mr. ISAAC. MORGAN—I have stated my opinion dis- tinctly many times. Mr. JAMES—Some people's definition of gravitation is that the water may be pumped up to the reservoir, and thence by gravitation to the houses. Alderman WATKINS-If there is any pumping, it is not a gravitation scheme. Mr. ISAAC MORGAN—I am for going to Melindwr if we can get the water down for £14,000 or £15,000. Dr. HARRIEs-And I quite agree with it. Mr, JAMES said he proposed some time ago that the Council should visit Ystrad Meurig and other springs, and the Surveyor was to have given the members notice. He (Mr. James) had received no notice as yet. He be- lieved the Mayor and one or two Councillors had visited Ystrad, and had come to the conclusion that that scheme would be too expensive. The MAYOR—And the water was not so good as that at Melindwr Mr. JAMES thought the Council should go in a body to visit Nantyrarian and its locality, where there were abun- dance of springs. About five miles off, on Sir Pryse Pryse's land, was Llyn Llygaid Rheidol, the water of which could be brought to Nantyrarian at any future time in earthenware pipes at very little cost. Mr. ISAAC MORGAN asked if there were any mines on the spot. Mr. JAMES replied that there were none. It was very important that the members of the Council should ex- amine the district, and let them try to get the best sup- ply they could, both as regarded quantity and quality. It would facilitate matters very much if they could see how the Council stood with respect to the mines. He believed the Goginan Mining Company had no claim whatever, but he did not know about the lower mines. Mr. PETER JONES said it would be competent for the Council to consider that subject on Saturday, when en- quiries might have been made. Mr. ISAAC MORGAN said, just to bring the debate to a point, he would move that Messrs. Bailey Denton, Son, and North, be not instructed to prepare an estimate. If they wished to put it upon the agenda at any other time they could do it. 0 Mr. T. GRIFFITHS seconded the proposition, and said his reason for doing so was, because those engineers had passed the Factory scheme, by which they let the town into a mess. The Council were not bound to employ Messrs. Bailey Denton, and Co. J. Mr. JOHN JONES moved an amendment, that No. 2 on the agenda paper be deferred. Mr. PETER JONES thought that, in justice to the engineers, the faet should be stated with regard to the Factory Springs. Messrs. Bailey Denton and Co., were instructed to prepare a scheme by which the water would flow into the present reservoir. Mr. Arnold Taylor said the reser- voir must be higher, and so the scheme fell through. But it was not Messrs. Bailey Denton and Co.'s fault, but the Council in not properly instructing them about the elevation of the reservoir. Dr. HARRIES suggested that the words, "not at the present time, should be added to Mr. Morgan's propo- bltTo this the Council agreed, and it was resolved not to instruct Messrs. Bafley Denton, Son, and North at the present time to prepare an estimate. Dr HARRIES proposed that samples of the water should be sent off to Dr. Frankland for analysis, but as the sub- ject was not on the agenda paper it was not agreed to; but the Medical Officer (Mr. Morris Jones) was requested to obtain an analysis of the water. Alderman WATKINS remarked that Mr. J Juneau had told someone that no fish could live in Llyn Llygaid Rheidol. Mr. ATWOOD said the lake was full of fish. (Laughter.) Dr. HARRIES remarked that the mining people were rather jealous about the lake. He had spoken to an old miner about it, and he said that not a single animal could, live in that dwr du—that black water but he afterwards admitted that he had caught fish there as long as his arm. (Laughter.) THE ABEROARNE EXPLOSION. The MAY OR said/he had received an acknowledgment from the Mayor of Newport of the receipt of £40 10s. 7d. from Aberystwyth, and the Mayor of Newport added that the "committee are thankful to the whole country for the noble fund they have enabled us to raise, and tin; whole of the bereaved people will now be placed above want. The trustees of the fund will take power to apply any surplus to accidents of a similar nature that may occur in the country." THE CASTLE GROUN D. The MAYOR read a letter which he had received from the Koyal Engineer Office, Pembroke, asking if the Council's resolution to relinquish till claims on the Castle Ground with respect to Sir Pryse Pryse, held good with regard to the rest of the Castle Grounds, which was claimed by the Rev. Mr. Whilding, and for which the Corporation had paid a rent some years back to that gentleman. I Mr. ATWOOD recommended the Council not to admit Mr. Whilding's claim in the least, but to form a Committee in the endeavour to secure the grounds for the benefit of the town. A COMPLAINT. Mr. W. rHOMAS said he appeared to present to the Council a humble and friendly protest against their treat- ment of certain ratepayers and tradesmen. He had agreed with others to appear there that morning, but it seemed [that they had left him by himself. He thought it was better and more straightforward to speak in the face of the Council when they could defend hemselves than to complain in their absence in the streets. The practice of supplying the town with materials by tender was a thing of recent years and perhaps the tradesmen could not expect the system to be perfectly carried out on that account. He was not prepared with details, but he could point out that re- cently things had been ordered privately that ought to have been supplied by tender. He would give them one instance. Six or seven thousand slates, valued at about JE50, had beeH obtained without tender for the Corporation yard on Morfa. The slates had been ordered as soon as the foundation of the building was laid down, and before they would be wanted he had no doubt there would be a reduction in the price of slates. He thought the slates should have been supplied by tender. Alderman WATKINS asked Mr. Thomas if he referred to the order which was given for the supply of pipes which were wanted in a hurry ? Mr. W. THOMAS said, as Alderman Watkins had alluded to that subject, he would add that although his tender had been the lowest, the pipes in that case had been ordered elsewhere. He was prepared to prove that the tradesman from whom they were ordered had an insufficient quantity in stock, so the Surveyor had to wait for the pipes to be brought in by train, whilst he (Mr. Thomas) had several hundreds in stock on account of the supply to the town being, as he thought in his hands. The SURVEYOR replied that he wanted Aberllefenny slates, and he had asked Alderman Jones to order them so as to have them in time. Mr. ISAAC MORGAN and Mr. JOHN JAMES said it was necessary, in order to get Aberllefenny slates, sometimes to order them nine or twelve months in advance. Mr. JOHN JONES said it was advisable to get materials by tender, but he did not think there had been a waste of money in this case. It only showed that the Surveyor had been careful in getting materials in time. Dr. HARRIES, speaking generally, thought everything should be tendered for above the value of £5; and the MAYOR remarked that the rule was observed by the Council. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, MONDAY, Nov. 4.— Present: Mr. H. C. Fryer, chairman, the Rev. W. Davies, Messrs. E. Hamer, John Jones, Tre'rddol, James Morgan. Isaac Williams, John Jenkins, David Jones, Rest, John Paull, James James, Hugh Hughes, clerk, David Jones, assistant clerk, Morris Jones and J. E. Hughes, medical officers. Statistics.—Out-relief administered during the past fort- night Aberystwyth district, per Mr. T. G. Thomas, B46 14s. to 218 paupers; Llanfihangel Geneu'rglyn dis- trict, per Mr. John Jones, to 268 paupers liar district, per Mr. Joseph Morgan, <651 7s. 6d. to 2 paupers. Number in the house, 74; last year, 71 vagrants relieved during the past fortnight, 58; last year, corresponding period, 40. Balance in the bank, jE81 Os. 6d. The Visitors' Book.—The Chairman read the ollowing entry which Mr. Bircham had made in the Visitors' Book :—" I have inspected the Workhouse this day. The alterations in course of being carried tmt will, I think, effect a great improvement in the house generally. The bath room of the vagrant ward will be very dark. I think it would be well to make a sky light in the roof above the passage. I should very much like to see, at least monthly records of visits by the House Committee, kept in this book. It is important that all pipes from sinks, baths and lavatories, &c., should empty out in the open air through a trapped grating or gulley before reaching the sewers, and I think the Guardians should insist upon this being done while there is yet time. There should be no sort of communication between the interior of the building and the sewers."—The Chairman remarked that the book had been pretty regularly signed by a few members of the House Committee. He had no doubt, however, if the Aberystwyth Guardians would attend the Committee meetings oftener, the suggestion would be attended to. As to the drainage that had been attended to. Newspapers for the Inmates.—Mr. John Jones, Tre'r- ddol, said he should like to move that Welsh and Eng- lish newspapers should be provided for the use of the inmates of the Workhouse. Some of the paupers were in the house, no doubt, through force of circumstances, and he thought there should he something for them to amuse themselves with.—Mr. E. Hamer said he should be glad to second Mr. Jones's proposition.—Mr. Jones, Tre'rddol, said that the assistant clerk had informed him that the Board might be able to buy the old papers at the town library.—Mr. Hamer-said he could send the two Carmarthen papers to the Workhouse after he had done with them.—The Clerk said he did not know that the Board could purchase newspapers for the inmates out of the rates.—Mr. Hamer added that if he did not send the Aberystwyth papers away he would also send them to the Workhouse. No doubt, however, but that other Guar- dians would give the Aberystwyth papers.—The Chair- man said the cost of buying them would be very small, if it were allowable. No doubt, however, if the matter were mentioned at a larger meeting of Guardians, a sufficient number of papers would be given.—The Clerk said he would give the Cambrian News.—The Chairman said he would write to Mr. Bircham, and ask him his opinion on the question of purchasing papers for the inmates.

THE MYSTERIOUS POISONING CASES AT WHITCHURCH. The adjourned inquiry in connection with the death of Ralph Dodd and Catherine Dodd, his wife, of Edgeley, near Whitchurch, who died on October 11th from the effects of eating supposed diseased pork, was resumed at the Victoria Hotel Assembly Room, on Wednesday after- noon, October 30th. before Mr. G. Gordon Warren, deputy coroner. There was an increased attendance of the tradespeople and others, and among those present were four of the local medical men. Mr. Chandler, of Shrewsbury, watched he proceedings on behalf of Mr. F. Jones, the Old Hall, also on behalf of Mr. Taylor, in the unavoidable absence of Mr. J. M. Etches. P.C. Dennis Morgan said that on Oct. 12th he received from Dr. Parker two sealed stone jars. They were not out of his possession until that night, when he delivered them to Mr. Blunt, the county analyst. On Oct. 15th witness received two sealed jars from Dr. Barker, which were delivered to Mr. Moses. Samuel Davenport said—I am a tallow chandler, and live in Whitchurch. I recollect the time when the death of Mr. and Mrs. Dodd was reported. On the previous Wedmsday (2nd October) I had occasion to go to Mr. Taylor's slaughter-house. He was slaughtering pigs, and one lay on the ground dead. Mr. Jones, the hairdresser, was by at the time, and he said, Sam, come a.nd have a look at my pig." I went outside and looked at it. While standing there I saw three pigs in the sty belonging to Mr. Taylor. One of them was very thin, and I remarked upon it. I said That pig is very thin." Taylor replied, Yes, but I killed two thinner than that last week." He said to me You don't know what is the matter with it; it is what is called a 'blower.' Mr. Jones has allowed it to catch eold, but it is no harm to the pig." The Coroner then read the following report of Mr. Blunt, M.A.F.C.S., the county analyst:— On the 14th October two jars were received labelled. No. 1 contained the stomach and parts of the swell intestine of Ralph Dodd. No. 2 contained the liver and one kidney of Ralph Dodd. On openin the stomach it was found to contain five ur six ounces of a thick pinkish brown fluid, Illixed with white pieces of friable material in very small quantities. The white pieces looked like bread. One half of the stomach itself and of its contents, together with a considerable proportion of the in- testine and contents, were submitted to a very thorough and exhaustive analysis for mineral poisons. The eJramination in- cluded arsenic, antimony, mercury, and copper, and extended to other mineral irritant poisons. The results were entirely negative; not the faintest trace of any such poion was de- tected On the 15th October two jars were received labelled respectively, Stomach and part of small intestine an colun of Catherine Dodd," Liver and olle kidney of C:1therine DuJJ. The contents of the stomach consisted of about one and a half ounces of slimy thick matter of light brown colour. Portions of the stomach and its contents, and of the intestines and what they contained, were examined as in the c'se of Ralph Dotid. The results in this case also were entirely negative. Since it was possible that the poison might have passed from the stomach and intestines by vomiting anti excretion, after the absorption of sufficient to cause death, it w -.s thought desirable to examine the other viscera forwarded. One half of the kidney and portions of the liver of each subject W6re mixed, and analyzed as before. Nothing of a poisonous nature was found the results were again entirely negative. On the 15th October a leg of pork was brought. The greater part of the meat had been cut from it, and it appeared to have been first salted and subsequently roasted. It was very putrid and offensive when received, and quantities of blowflies' eggs were observed upon it; these afterwards developed into full-sized and healthy maggots. Portions of the meat were cut from the bone in such a way as to include the outside of the joint as far as pos- sible. In this way about as much was obtained as woulu. be eaten for a moderate meaL Some flesh was leit on the bone. The cut-8tf portions were analyre<1 by the same process used in the previous cases. No trac of poisonous matter was detected. Portions of all the substances received have been reserved for further examination by the writer or by others should such a course be thought desirable. In answer to Mr. Chandler, Mr. Blunt said the appear- ances of the stomach, &c., were consistent with the de- ceased having eaten diseased pork. The symptoms were not eompatible with vegetable poisoning. W. N. Thursfield, M.D., said—I am medical officer of health for this district. I have heard the report of Mr. Blunt and agree with it. The appearances of the stomach, &c., on examination would not be inconsistent with what one would expect to find in the case of a person who had eaten diseased pork. The cooking of the pork may have neutralised anything that was bad in the meat. After it was cold decomposition might again set in, the seeds having remained latent during the cooking. That is the only reason I can give for all the people being taken ill after eating the pork cold. In bad keeping weather de- composition would set in more rapidly and the latent germs would be more rapidly developed. The symptoms of the deceased are consistent with those that follow the eating of diseased meat. The Coroner then summed up the evidence, observing that if the pork sold was cut from a pig which was known to be diseased, the person selling such pork should be in- dicted for manslaughter. There was, however, no evi- dence to sbow that Taylor sold any portions of a diseased pig to Mrs. Ruscoe, nor yet that the pig was one of those purchased from Mr. Jones. If the jury did not consider they had something clear to decide upon then it would perhaps be better to return an open verdict, so that if any fresh and important evidence was brought forward the in- quiry might be re-opened. After a consultation of twenty minutes the jury re- turned a verdict "that deceased died from eating decom- posed pork, but whether such decomposition was due to overkeeping or from actual disease there was not sufficient evidence to show." To show the "scare" this matter has caused, we may state that the pork trade has much decreased, and the demand for pork pies and sausages is very small indeed.

NEW WESLEYAN CHAPEL AT CHURCHSTOKE. LAYING THE CORNER STONE. On Thursday afternoon, October 31st, the corner stone of the new Wesleyan Chapel in course of erection, was laid by Mr. James Wood LL.B., of Southport, who placed upon it a cheque for £50. There were a large number of persons present to witness the ceremony not- withstanding the unfavourable weather. The new chapel is designed in the gothic style. The front faces the turn- pike road leading from the village to the Blue Bell. The internal dimensions of the chapel are 34ft. 6in. by 21ft. 6in. with an apsidal vestry behind and a neat porch in front. It will be handsomely finished inside, all the wood finishings to be pitch pine varnished, and lead lights will be used throughout. The material is brick with terra cotta and freestone dressings. Mr. Robert Hurst, Welshpool, is the architect employed to design and super- intend the work. The contract has been taken by Mr. John Pickstock, builder, Meifod, the stone work will be executed by Mr. Wm. Roberts, Hollybush, We shpool, and the work is expected to be completed about April. The contract is for £400, but as the amount does not in- clude the boundary fence the total cost will probably be J6450. The subscriptions amount to nearly half the amount of the contract, the land being given by Mrs. Bessant. The ceremony of laying the corner stone took place at 2 p.m. The Rev. Mr. Blakeley, superintendent minister, gave out the hymn Thou who hast in Zion laid." After the singing of the hymn, the Rev. W. Starr, Liverpool, engaged in prayer. The Rev. R. J. Toft read Ephesians, ii. chap., and the congregation then sang the 591 hymn, Lord of the worlds above." Miss Bessant then proceeded to place a hermetically sealed bottle in the cavity under the corner stone. The contents of the bottle were the Welshpool Circuit plan, the names of the trustees, and twe newspapers. Mr. Jones, on behalf of the Wesleyan friends at Churchstoke, then presented Mr. Wood with a handsome silver trowel and mallet. The trowel bore the following inscription :—" Presented to James Wood, Esq., L.L.B., on the occasion of laying the corner stone of a new Wesleyan Chapel at Churchstoke, on Thursday, October 31, 1878." Mr. WOOD, having adjusted the stone, and pronounced it duly laid in the name of the "Father, Son, and Holy Ghost," proceeded to say that he had very much to regret that the Rev. Thomas McCullagh, chairman of the Liverpool district, was not able to be with them on that auspicious occasion, but he had sent a good substitute in the Rev. W. Starr, of Liverpool. He himself was a Methodist of the third or fourth generation, and all the spiritual blessings he had received he had got through his parents from the Metho- dist Church. He, therefore, greatly rejoiced to see that Church extended. At the same time he considered there were good people in every Church, and he knew persons full of faith and of the Holy Ghost in the Church of England, the Presbyterians, the Baptists, and the Primi- tive Methodists, and every section of the Church. After other remarks, Mr. Wood said he should have great pleasure in contributing J;;50 towards the new chapel, (Applause.) Mr. Samuel Harris, Mountfields, Shrewsbury, laid ten pounds upon the stone. The Rev. W. STARR next addressed the meeting. The total amount of contributions placed upon the stone was j367 Is. Od. A public tea was held'in a shed kindly lent by Mr. Ed- wards, brick and tile manufacturer. The interior was well fitted up for the occasion, and was tastefully decorated with roses, dahlias, &c., and artificial festoons and flowers. The following ladies carried out the decorations :—Miss Pryce, Miss Jones, Mrs. Wm. Bars, Miss Owen, and Miss Bessant. The following ladies presided at the trays —Mrs. Owen, Mrs. Bessant, Miss Jones, Miss James," and Mrs. Wm. Bars. After tea a public meeting was held, and the building was crowded. In the absence of the Mayor of Welshpool (Mr. S. Davies, circuit steward) the chair was occupied by Mr. W. Humphreys. Addresses were delivered by the Revs. R. W. Starr and J. Toft, and Mr. J. F. Wynne. The services of the day were brought to a close by the superintendent of the circuit proposing votes of thanks to the ladies who had decorated tha room and presided at tea; to Mrs. Bessant for the gift of the ground for the new chapel; to Mr. Edwards for the use of the shed to the chairman, and to all who had assisted in this undertaking. The proceeds of the day amounted to upwards of

WESLEYAN SPECIAL AND MEMORIAL FUND.—At a meet- ing in London on Friday, Nov. 1. of the Committee ap- pointed by the Conference, the Rev. W. Davies proposed that the sum of £2,000 be granted for their work in North Wales. The resolution was carried. THE LATE SIR THOMAS BIDDULPH.—The Memorial which the Queen intends to erect to the memory of the late Sir Thomas Biddulph, at Balmoral, ia a granite Celtic- cross, somewhat similar to that placed in the Frog- more Gardens iu remembrance of Lady Augusta Stan- lev. THE UPPER SEVERN AND VERNIEW, &c. -lVe have had but out tino day since I wrote last-viz., Sunday. As a consequence the water has been constantly too high for the rod. There has 11 an unusual number of salmon up during the last fortnight, which has made it all the more bntalisill to he angler. In- deed, there has been a good supply of fish throughout the last month, but very little opportunity of catching them, owing to the state of the water. To-morrow is the last day of the season, and, as we have had no rain to-day so far, it is just possible that some ardent anglers may try their luck towards the top of the rivers, and find some of the peels run down sufficiently low to be fishable, and perhaps to yield a fish by way of a finish to the salmon rod fishinc of 1878.-A. (Oct. 31) in The Field.

THE NORTH WALES CONTJKEQATIONAL L i) The North Wales English Congregational Union held its second annual conference on Wednesday, November 6 at Mold, Mr. Samuel Morley, M.P., in the chair. The representatives present included several from Denbigh- shire, Flintshire, Merionethshire, Carnarvonshire, Mont- gomeryshire, Cheshire, Lancashire, and Shropshire. The President, in his opening address, admitted that English Congregationalism in North Wales did require some assistance, but thought a good plan would be to work hand in hand with English Calvinists. and where possi- ble to avoid a surplus of Welsh chapels. In many places there were now more Welsh chapels than were really > needed, and some of those might very properly be diverted to English purposes and this provision was not only re- quired for English residents in Waies, but it was a fact that notwithstanding all that was said about the per- petuity of the Welsh language, large numbers of Welsh people were coming to be as well satisfied with an English sermon as with a Welsh sermon, if not even more satisfied. The principal subject considered by the conference was the advisability of an affiliation with the Church Aid and Home Mission Society, as had been done by the South Wales Congregational Union; but after a long discussion the matter was postponed for a year. In !r,e '?venir)8' successful public meeting was held. Mr. Gladstone wrote stating that his engagements prevented his attendance.—Mr. Morley presided, and alluded to the dreadful evil of the intemperance of the country, and called upon the ministers and laymen present to use their most powerful efforts, not only by their testimony, but by the power of their example, to remove this dread- ful curse. There could be no question now that the use of alcoholic liquors was not beneficial to the human frame, when they had the testimony of such men as Sir William Gull and a number of other medical men of the highest eminence, and when one of the largest of our insurance offices had been able to prove by a close observation of their tables for twenty years that there was a large increase in the duration of life on the part of those who abstained from these drinks. He (Mr. Morley) had no doubt whatever that when the annals of any ancient nation came to be read, it would be found that the decline of their supremacy was to be traced rather to social decay than to any deterioration in tfee condition of their armies. In all that he had read of, it was clearly shown that they had sunk from the luxury which had grown out of their commercial prosperity; and he confessed to a feeling of alarm in witness- ing the luxuriousness and self-indulgence of the present age, the sensational character of our public amusements, and the deteriorated character of our literature. Be ap- pealed to the young to set themselves as a flint against these allurements, and urged them to cultivate habits of self-restraint, mental discipline, and of systematic reading, and of mastering the reading they entered upon. He believed that if an investigation were to be made into the character of the reading in most of our middle-class tV IEF- It would be found to consist chiefly of what was called light literature, which meant the most rubbishy publications, calculated to vitiate the taste and to render the parties who were given up to that kind of thing deeply unfit far the real sterling reading which used to be the habit and practice twenty or thirty years ago. He felt some anxiety as to the influence of this custom on the public character and the public taste, and respectfully and earnestly appealed to the ministers present to try and stimulate among their people a zeal for better things. In the morning Mr. Samuel Morley, M.P., presided over a temperance breakfast. In the course of his speech Mr. Morley said they had, he considered. looked too much to Acts of Parliament to remedy the evils of intemperance. The Irish Sunday i working very well, and he recommended the W elsh ministers and people to go in for a similar measure. The English people would not have such a. 15111 yet, and he did not believe in going ahead of public opinion. It was all very well to see that candidates sym- pathized with their efforts in the direction of temperance reform, but to say they would not support, it might be a nrst-class candidate, because he would not pledge himself to vote for the Permissive Bill, was the maddest thing they could do, not only in the interests of true temperance, but of good government throughout England. They actually let in lories because Liberals would not do what tem- perance men thought to be right. He would denounce that wherever he went.

BIRTHS. MARRIAGES. & DEATHS. No announcemento of marriages are inserted without sufficient authentication, jor want of which, announcements sent to us are sOInetÚnes omitted. A charge of 18. is made for the words "No Cards." in marriages, and any addition to the simple record of deaths. BIRTHS. EDWARDS—Nov. 1st, the wife of the Rev. Owen Edwards B A English Presbyterian minister, Llanelly, of a son. DAVIS-At Aberystwyth, the wife of M. H. Davis, of a son. JENKINS—Oct. 20th, at 60, Hill-street, Peckham, London 8.E., the wife of Mr. Evan Jenkins, of a son. MORGAN-Oct. 29th, at Cross Inn School House, the wife of Mr. D. O. Morgan, C.M., of a daughter. PHILLIPS NOV. 6th, at the Vicarage, Aberystwyth, the wife of the Rev. Canon Phillips, of a daughter. WILLIAMS—Nov. 4th, the wife of William Thomas Williams, Syddenham House, Aberystwyth, of twins (daughters), one still-born. WILLIAMS—Oct. 36th, at the Board School House, Dvffryn, the wife of Mr. Williams, C.M., of a daughter. MARRIAGES. CARTMALE—GREEN—September 30, at the Pro-Cathedral, Cop peras Hill, Liverpool, by the Rev. R. Davison, Alfred Henry, only son of the late John Cartmale, solicitor, Lichfield, to Zoe, youngest daughter of the late Edward Green, auc- tioneer, Cheltenham. EVANS-DAVIES-Oct. 29th, at the Tabernacle Chapel, Aberyst- wyth, by the Rev. T. C. Edwards, James Evans, farmer, Troedrhiwlwba, Llanbadarn Fawr, to Bridget Davies. Torglwyd, Llanbadarn Fawr. JAMES—ROWLANDS—October 30, at the Register Office, Aber- ystwyth, in the presence of the Registrar, Mr. D. H. Evans, John James, miner, Garth, Penrhyn coch, to Elizabeth Row- lands, Scybornewydd. JONES—JONES—November 6. by licence, at'Bethel Chapel. Cynwyd, by the Rev. Edward Williams, Caemawr, in the presence of Mr. Edward Jones, Registrar, Mr. John Jones, Gwnodl ucha, to Miss Elizabeth Jones, Penybont, Cynwyd, Corwen. < LLOYD- Ev As-N ovember 1, at Sion Chapel, Aberystwvth, in the presence of the Registrar, Mr. D. H. Evans, John Lloyd, shoemaker, Pentrebach, to Jane Evans, Staylittle. MORGAN—MORGAN—Oct. 28th, at Bethel Chapel, Aberystwyth, by the Rev. George Evans, James Morgan, skinner, Rhydy- felin, to Sarah Morgan, Lechwedd, Rhydyfelin. DEATHS. BODE-Oct. 29th, aged 63, at Erddig-road, Wrexham, Edward Boden. BROW-Oct. 27th, aged 63, Mr. Samuel Brown, Penhempen Farm, Dolfor. Newtown. DAKIN-Oct. 31st, Jane, wife of Mr. Edwd. Dakin, of the Lower Green, Llanidloes. DAIEL-Oct. 13th, aged 63, in Racine, U.S.A., Mrs. Daniel eldest daughter of the late Mr. Edward Lumley, builder, Aber ystwyth. HAMER—Oct. 27th, aged 82, at Llanidloes, Mrs. Ann Hamer, relict of Mr. Geo. Hamer, of China-street, Llanidloes. HUGHES—Nov. 4th, aged 67, Mr. Evan Hughes, lime burner, Borth. JERVIs-October 30, aged 31, Mr. John Jervis, miner, Glyn Hafren, near Llanidloes. JOES-Oct. 31st, aged 78, Mr. Edward Jones, Stone House, Garthmyl, late of Vronhailog, Kerry, Montgomeryshire. JONES NOV. 4th, aged 60, at 3, Park Village East, Regent's Park, London, Mary, the wife of Morgan Jones, slate mer- chant,IPenrhos, and daughter of the late Humphrey Da.vies, Abercorris. JONES-Oct. 27th,aged 8 months, at Union-street, Aberystwyth, Annie, daughter of Wm. Jones, stone mason. MORO-N ov. 1st, aged 6, Donald Charles, eldest son of C. E. Monro, surgeon, &c The Bank, Newtown. PARRY—Nov. 3rd, Lewis Parry, of Great Oak-street, Llanidloes, miner. PARRY—November 3rd, aged 45, Mr. Lewis Parry, Pendref, Llanidloes. PILOT—Oct. 30th, aged 75, Mary Ann, wife of Jas. Pilot, Lower Ladywell-street, Newtown. POWELL-Nov. 4th, aged 48, Mr. Jas. Powell, Buttington Hall, near Welshpool. ROWLAND—Nov. 2nd, aged$17, William, eldest son of Mr. Wm. Rowland, butcher, Aberystwyth. SLAWSON—Oct. 27th, aged 52, at Farndon-street, Wrexham, Eliz<tbeth, wife of Jas. Slawson. SMITH—November 2nd, aged 71, Mr. Richard Smith, Rhydy- gwreiddin, near Llanidloes. WILLIAMS—Oct. 31st. aged 23. at Coedygare, Llandinam, Mary Annie, daughter of Mr, David Williams.

THE NEW MEMBERS. Mr. John James, Mr. Thomas Griffiths, Mr. J. J. Griffiths, and Mr. T. D. Harries, qualified and took their aeats a.t the Council table.

LITIGATION. Mr. ATWOOD stated that in consequence of the large number of cases entered, the appeal case, Ellis and Owen v. the Corporation, would not come on this year.

DOLGELLEY. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, SATURDAY, Nov. 2.- Present: Mr. J. Vaughan, chairman, Messrs. Edward Griffith and John Jones, Talyllyn, vice-chairmen, Mr. Charles Edwards, ex officio, Messrs. J. Scott, Owen Owen. Evan Jones, Richard Williams, Robert Evans, and W. R. Davies, clerk. Statistics.—Out-relief administered during the past fort- night, Talyllyn district, per Mr. Morris Jones, £54 8s., to 241 paupers; Llanaber district, per Mr. John Jones, JB86 16s., to 354 paupers. Number in the house, 26 last year, 26; vagrants relieved during the past fortnight, 57 same period last year, 51. Balance in the bank, JE341 14s. lOd. Election of Clerk.—The Chairman said a letter had been received from the Local Government Board. It was as follows:—"Whitehall, 1st November, 1878.—Sir,—lam directed by the Local Government Board to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 16th ultimo respecting the late election of Clerk for the Dolgelley Union, and to state that the Board have now received the reply of Dr. Walker to the letter which they addressed to him, as well as a further communication upon the subject from Mr. W. R. Davies. The Board having carefully considered the explanation given by Dr. Walker in his letters of 16th September last and 19th ultimo, in connection with the other representations and statements made to them in the case, have now to observe that the material question which arises, is, whether at the meeting of the Guardians on the 10th August last Mr. Davies had a majority of the votes of the Guardians present at the meeting, as required by Article 155 of the General Consolidated Order, and it is admitted that this was the case unless it can be con- sidered that Dr. Walker, who was present on the occasion but did not vote, is legally entitled to act as a Guardian ex officio of the Dolgelley Union. His right so to act is, however, directly questioned by Mr. Davies, on the ground that Dr. Walker, though acting as a justice for the county or division in which the Dolgelley Union is situate, was not at the time of the election residing in that union, as required by 4 and 5 William iv. c. 76, sec. 38. As regards this point the Board can only say that as the facts are brought before them they are unable to satisfy themselves that Dr. Walker was resident in the union at the time of the election within the meaning of the statute referred to, and this being the opinion of the Board they can no longer hesitate to recognize Mr. Davies as the duly- elected clerk of the union, and to sanction the payment to him of the salary annexed to the post. The Board ac- cordingly approve of the payment of the salary of £70 per annum to Mr. W. R. Davies for the performance of the duties of the office of clerk, and in pursuance of the pro- vision contained in Article 172 of the General OrdHf of the 24th of July, 1847, they now direct that the said an- nual salary of JE70 shall be paid to him by the Guardians according to the terms of the order applicable to the pay- ment of salaries in force in the union.—The Board con- sidered the letter very satisfactory. The Llanaber Arrears.—The .clerk informed the Board that he could not proceed against the overseers of Llanaber for the full amount of the last-estimated call, because he could not find out that the overseers had been served with a precept for more than £.540. He would therefore pro- ceed for that sum, and treat the other £200 odd as a debt against the parish to be obtained in the next precept.— Mr. Scott said Llanaber was always behind in the pay- ment of rates,, and the Board could do nothing until, like Dolgelley, they got a new collector. The summer had been allowed to pass, and now the Barmouth people were as poor as rats.—Mr. R. Williams told Mr. Scott to look to his own parish, but Mr. Scott retorted that his poor little parish was a pattern to all the others.—The clerk was then directed to take proceedings against the parish of Llanaber. School Attendance Committee.—Ihe Clerk read a letter from the Local Government Board, stating that the appointment of the whole Board on the School Attendance Committee, and the subsequent appointment of a com- mittee composed of specific members, were illegal. They, therefore, enclosed an instrument empowering the Board to proceed at once to the appointment of a committee. The following persons were accordingly appointed:— Messrs. J. Vaughan, Charles Edwards, S. Holland, M.P., and Lewis Williams, ex-officio; Daniel Williams, E. D. Evans, Owen Owen, John Jones, Llanelltyd, Rolsert Evans, guardians representing non school board*parishes Edward Griffith, Evan Jones, and Lloyd Williams, Dol- gelley guardians. A meeting of the Committee was after- wards held to appsove pro-forma of the by-laws. Estimate of Calls.—The Clerk said the ratable value of the union, so far as he could ascertain, was £66,229 13s. lOd. Mr. Griffith had kindly given him his assistance and experience, and he had thus been able to arrive at the estimated amount required for the current half year. They considered that the sum of £4,139 6s. 6d. would be adequate to meet the expenditure. The estimated amount last half year was £4,700. He hoped he should have the calls ready that day week.—Mr. E. Griffith said the valuation of the union had been increased £16,193. In making a call of £4 000 upon the union, the rate would be Is. 3d. instead of Is. 8d. as it was before the valuation.— Mr. Charles Edwards remarked that the rates would now fall more on the shoulders of those who were better able to bear them.—Mr. E. Griffith added that there had also been a great reduction in the expenditure of the union, so that in all likelihood the rate would be lower next year.— The Board passed the estimate, and it was signed by the Chairman.—Mr. Scott hoped that the arrears would be got in before new rates were signed. The Case of No Work No Pay.—The Clerk having stated that Dr. Ellis had sent his report to the Local Govern- ment Board, it was agreed to give that officer his cheque which had been withheld for some time. PETTY SESSIONS, TUESDAY. Nov. 5.—Before Charles Ed- wards, Esq., John Vaughan, Esq., and Dr. Edward .fones. Permitting Drunkenness on Licensed Premises.—P.O. Richard Jones v. Rees Pughe Roberts, Glyndwr House.—Mr. W. R. Davies appeared for the defendant.—P.C. R Jones, examined On tbe 11th October, at 6 20 p.m., 1 visited the Glyndwr House, kept by R. P. Roberts, the defendant. I saw William Ellis Uiero he was very drunk he had a part of a gliiss of beer ill his hand. I called Mr. Hoberts's atteutiou to him he 8:li(1 he did not serve him. There were only two persons there. I told Mr. Roberts that I should report him. Cross-examined Wm. Ellis liad a glass of beer in his hand. Mr. Roberts was not in the room when I entered. I w;is about two or three minutes in the house. I had noticed William Ellis drunk in the street that afternoon, and I followed him into the Glyndwr. Alexander White was present; he was sober White was sitting 011 the only chair there. Re-examined There was no one serving in the room. Mr. Roberts was in another room at the time. 1 told Mr. Roberts that I saw the glass in Ellis's hand.— R. P. Roberts, Giyndwr, examined I am owner and occupier of the Glyndwr. Oil* the 11th October Wm. Ellis was in the bouse together with Alexander White and Robert Evans. I was the only per- son serving that afternoon. I (lid not, serve William Ellis with beer. I did not see William Ellis enter 1 was attending to the other room. The policeman was in the room when I returned. He charged me with serving Ellis with drink, i said 1 did not serve him. There was a. glass half full on the counter. Ellis had not the glass in his hand. -Cross-examined: I swear that you did not tell me that Ellis had a glass in his hand.—Alexander White said: I was at the Glyndwr House when the policema.n entered. Mr. Roberts served me with beer. There was no one else serving in the Bar that evening. I was there when Ellis came in. Mr. Roberts was in the Stamp Office. Robert Evans was in the Vaults. Ellis was not served, he had no opportunity of being served with any- thing. There was no one to serve him. He had therefore not asked Mr. Roberts for beer. The policeman said, "You served this man." Defendant said he did not. It is not true that the policeman told Roberts that Ellis had ajglass of beer in his hand. —Fined 40s., and costs. Obstructing Streets. —Trustees of Turnpike Road v. John Stuart.—Richd. Jones, road surveyor, examined I saw defen- dant by his stall on the turnpike road on the 12th Oct., opposite the Market HalL He was selling apples and cheese.—Cross-ex- amined The 12th Oct., was a Saturday. —For the defence, Robt. Lewis, Market Hall Company, was called and stated I let the stall to Mr. Stuart and he paid for it, and I have been in the habit of collecting toll from the same spot for 10 years for the Market Hall Company.—Fined 6d., and costs. Drunk and Riotous.—Richard Jones v. Richard Hughes.— Richard Jones, examined: On the 15th saw defendant by the County Hall ate. He was very drunk he came to me, and wanted to go into the Hall. Then I asked if he wanted to see one of the magistrates. He said he did not. He was very noisy, cursing and swearing. Fined 10s. 6d., or 14 days. The Guardians of the Dolgelley if nion v. Joteph Lewis, Quarry- man, Festiniog.—Mr. W. R. Davies, the clerk to the Guardians, produced the necessary certificates, and stated that the defend- ant's mother, Catherine Lewis, resided at Castell Corris, and was a pauper in receipt of 3s. a week out-relief. The defendant was her son.—Morirs Jones, relieving officer, stated that the defend- ant had refused to contribute the sum of 2s. per week towards the maintence of his mother, as directed by the Guardians, and that he was now in arrear to the amount of £3 18s.—Sergeant Vaughan. examined, proved the service of the summons,and said the defendant was a quarryman. Day labourers receive 27s., and labourers 24s. per week, at Festiniog. Order made for 2s. per week, and costs. Same v. Matthew Evam.-As the summons is this case was only served on the previous day, the case was adjourned for a fortnight. Breach of Local Board By Laws.—The Dolgelley Local Board v. Meredith Roberts.—Mr. David Pugh appeared to prosecute, and Ir. W. R. Davies defended.-Willi:ull Jones, inspector of nuisances, examined In October I saw the defendant carting spent liarlc and filth to the river Arran, just below the bridge. I had previously cautioned him.—Fined 6d., and costs. Temporary Transfer of Licence.-1Ir. Davies made an applica- tion for a temporary transfer of the licence of the Golden Goat Inn from Evan Jones to John Wynne, Brynymor, Towyn.— Granted. LOCAL BOARD, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5. Present: Mr. W. R. Davies, chairman, Messrs. Edward Griffith, J. C. Roberts, J. C. Davies, J. M. Jones, Lewis Williams, auctioneer, Wm. Hughes, David Pugh, clerk, Robert Roberts, surveyor, and William Jones, inspector. Slaughter House.-1t was unanimously resolved that this mat- ter be deferred a fortnight, awaiting the reply of the Local Government Board to the sanction Qf the loan. Tenders.-Three tenders for removing ashes, &c., for the next half-year, were received, namely, Lewis James £ 9 10s., Edmund Jones £9, Robert Williams, Pencefn, £6 5s.—It was unani- mously resolved that Robert Williams's tender be accepted. Fire Balls. -The following persons were summoned to appear, anddid appear, before the Board, for having thrown fireballs, on the 17th October, in the streets at Dolgelley, namely, William Roberts, tailor, Queen's-square, David Meredith, skinner, Hugh Pugh, ulpholsterer, R. Charles Thomas, surgeon's apprentice, Howell Jones, smith, Griffith Jones, smith, John jEvans, Arran Bridge, John Owen, drummer, Richard Jones (Kings), Owen Jones, junr., shoemaker.—The following is a copy of the letter which was read at the meeting :— Police-statien, Dolgelley, October 25, 1878. Sii'j—As requested, I beg, on behalf of Mr. Inspector Jones, who IS away from home, to furnish you with the names of the parties who were throwing fireballs about the.streets at Dolgelley on the night of the 17th inst. [Here follows a list of the parties as previously given.].—Yours obediently, WILLIAM JONES, Police-officer. To Mr. Wm. Jones, Inspector of Nuisances, Dolgelley." —This being the first case of this nature, the offenders were admonished and cautioned. Lighting Committee.—Mr. J. M. Jones called the Clerk's atten- tion to the newspaper reports of last April's meeting, and stated that he had enquired of the Clerk whether he was a member of the Lighting Committee or not, and the Clerk had told him that he was not a member of the Committee. He had since referred to the Cambrian News and the Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald, and had found that according to these papers he was a member of the Lighting Committee, and called upon the Clerk to give his explanation of his minutes.-The Clerk stated that he did not care for the reports in the papers, and that he should rely upon his minutes.- After a long con versation, it was unanimously resolved that Mr. Jonvss's name be put upon the Lighting Com- mittee. JInspector's Report.—The Inspector of Nuisances produced his report upon the sanitary state of a part of the town, and upon reading it over it was ascertained that the greater portion of the houses reported as unfit for habitation belonged to the Llwyn Estate.— A deputation was appointed to wait upon Mr. Williams, the owner of the property, with a view of getting the matter remedied. English-street. —The SurveY9r was instructed to prepare plans Imd sections of an intended main sewer to be laid down through this street, and tø make an estimate of the costs of the work, and to present the same at the next monthly meeting of the Board.

WELSHPOOL. SUDDEN DEATH.—A man named Charles Lloyd, a coach- builder in the employ of Mr. Farr, Salop-road, was seized with an apoplectic fit while at his work. He was con- veyed home, and died in a few hours. Dr. Barra.tt was called in, but could not render any aid. TRAP ACCIDENT.—As Mrs. Davies, Stingwern, was driving up Severn-street on Monday afternoon, Nov. 4, after taking some friends to the station, she came in col- lision with a donkey cart, and was pitched out of her trap' and much hurt, one of her legs being broken. She was conveyed to the Lion Inn, and is under the care of Dr. I Jones. WESLEYAN FOREIGN MISSIONS.—Services in connection with the above were held in the Wesleyan chapel on Wednesday night, Oct. 30, when addresses were delivered by the Revs. S. Blakeley, T. Owen, Toft, &c. Collec- tions were also made in aid of the funds. The attendance was good. MISSION SERVICES.—Mrs. Bass and Miss Haddon, of Emberton, conducted services in the Assembly Room on Sunday and Monday, Nov. 3rd and 4th, in the afternoon and night, and also on Tuesday night. The spacious room was filled on each occasion. The services are to be con- tinued until Nov. 17th. PRESENTATION.—On Wednesday night, Oct. 30, the fellow servants of Mr. Wilkinson, chief clerk of goods department at Welshpool station, and a few friends, as- sembled at the Boot Inn, Broad-street, to present him with a silver tea and coffee service on the occasion of his marriage. Mr. Collender, stationmaster, was in the chair, and Mr. H. Lloyd, Telegraph department, occupied the vice-chair. After a substantial supper, provided by Mrs. Rider, the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were given, interspersed with some capital songs.—Mr. Col- lender made the presentation. He said that he wished it had been placed in abler hands, at the same time he was proud of being able to offer Mr. Wilkinson such a beautiful present, as it would convey to him the high estimation in which he was held by his fellow servants and friends. Mr. Collender re- marked that he had always found Mr. Wilkinson un- assuming, and endeavouring to assist all his fellow servants at the station in any possible way that he could, asd on this account, they thought it a fitting time to show their esteem and regard they had for him. Mr. Collender then made the presentation, and remarked that he hoped he and his wife would long be spared to enjoy refresh- ments out of the service and live a happy life together. Mr. Wilkinson responded, and said, Mr. Chairman, vice- chairman, gentlemen, and fellow servants, I assure "you when I came to town last night I was very much surprised when I heard that this beautiful service was in- tended for me. I have not prepared any speech for the affair has come upon me rather sud- denly, and if I do not express my gratitude to you in a becoming manneri I hope you WIll accept the will for the deed. During my stay at Welshpool I have been fortunate in having a good master in Mr. Collender, and I assure you I do not wish for better fellow-servants. I have always met with the greatest kindness from them. I thank you most kindly for the expression of your wishes towards me in the shape of this splendid present, and assure you my wife will be exceedingly proud of it. The healths of the Chair- man, Vice-chairman, and subscribers, &c., were proposed and responded to. The company separated after a most pleasant evening at 11 p.m. The service was supplied by Mr. A. G. W. Agnew, Broad-street, Welshpool, and was much admired both by the recipient and subscribers. Inscribed on the teapot was the following :—"Presented to Mr. j. Wilkinson, on his marriage, by his fellow- servants and friends at Welshpool Station, October 15th; 1878." CAURSE AND POOL UPPER PETTY SESSIONS.—Before E.. S. R. Trevor, S. Powell. and W. Fisher, Esqs. Highway Offence. —Samuel Gregory was charged by P.C. Ed. Thomas with riding on a waggon drawn by three horses on the 8th Oct.-Fined 15s., including costs. COUNTY POLICE OFFICE, MONDAY, Nov. 4.—Before J. C. Bayard, Esq. Stealing Boots and Potatoes.—William Plant was brought up under a remand, and charged with stealing a quantity of pota- toes belonging to Joseph Tyrnm, of Llanllugan, on the 19th October.—The prosecutor having stated his loss, the prisoner was further charged with stealing a pair of boots belonging to Mr; Richard Evans.-P.C. Pryce, Tregynon, proved tracmg the artIcles to prisoner's possession, and he was committed for trial at the quarter sessions on both charges. POLICE COURT, THURSDAY, OCT. 31.—Before S. Powell and y- P. Owen, Esqs. Hawking without a Licence. William Howells, hawker, was brought up in custody of P.C. Ashton, and charged with hawking without a licence on the previous day.—He was fined 5s., and costs. MONDAY, Nov. 4TH.—Before W. T. Parker and D. P. Owen, ?sqs\ dealing a Piir of Boots and a Pair of Trousers.—James Morris, of The Sarn, near Kerry, was brought up under a remand charged with stealing a pair of boots and a pair of trousers, belonging to Evan Baines, New-street, on Oct. 16.— Haines stated that prisoner came to his shop in Union-street and asked if he had a secondhand pair of boots and trousers for sale. He selected a pair of each out. The prisoner put them on, and said they would do, and he made off with them without paying for them.—The boots and trousers were produced by P:S. Breeze, and Bains identified them.—P.S. Breeze said: On the 16th October I received information from :2aines that pri- soner had stolen the boots and trousers, and on the 18th I re- ceived a warrant for the apprehension of the prisoner, and on the 24th I apprehended him at The Bellan, wearing the stolen articles. I charged him with the offence. He said he had bar- gained with the prosecutor, and that he was to pay 4s. 6d. for the trousers and 3s. 6d. for the boots.-The prisoner had been previously convicted at the quarter sessions, and he was now committed for trial.

MONTGOMERY. COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS.—Before the Rev. R. M. White and R. J. Harrisor, Esq.—P.C. Breeze charged James Trow, Thomas Bibby, and Arthur Davies, all three of the parish of Churchstoke, with being drunk in the village on the 21st of September last. They were each fined 2s.°6d., and 6s. costs. CONCERT.—On Thursday, October 31, a concert was given in the Montgomery Town Hall for the benefit of the Cricket Club. The weather being very unfavourable the audience was hardly as large as had been expected. The following programme was very creditably gone through —Glee, "Foresters sound the cheerful horn," Montgomery Vocal Union; song, She wore a wreath of roses," Mr. Moore. duet (selected), Miss Mickleburgh and Miss E. Micklebur'di song, On the banks of Allan water," Miss Kissack song, Father John," Mr. T._H. Evans; instrumental. "Welsh airs," Montgomery Musical Union soil" "The Bridge," Mr. J. Withers; song, "There are good'fish in the sea," Mr. Bach trio, Hark the merry elves" Miss KIssack, Miss E. Evans, and Mr. Withers; instrumental, "Valse," Montgomery Musical Union; song (selected), Miss Lucy Mickleburgh; song, "A cricket song," Rev. B. Wollaston (encore); duet piano, English airs, the Misses Mickleburgh song, The ivy gree;" Mr. Moore; duet, "Night is down the valley stealing," Miss Kissack and Miss E. Evans (encore) song, "'The boatman's song," Mr. J. Withers ballad, Rbin A11air," Miss Kissack glee, Crabbed age and youth," Montgomery Vocal Union finale, God save the Queen." The Rev. J. T. B. Wollaston proposed a vote of hanks to all those wh" had assisted that evening, more especially to those who had come from distance. The vote of thanks was heartily adopted.

LLANGYNOG. FRIENDLY SOCIETY.—On Friday, November 1, the Llangynog Friendly Society held its anniversary. A capital dinner was provided by Mr. and Mrs. Jones, New Inu. The Rev. W. L. Evans, Penybont Fawr, preached a sermon on the occasion. The Cefnddwysarn Brass Hand was in attendance. This society is reported to be improving, both in the number of its members and its financial state. Ed war Richards. Ochygraig, acts as secretary. e

¡ LLANDYSILIO. PETTY SESSIONS, SATURDAY, Nov. 2.-Before Capt. Mytton and W. Fisher, Esq. A Disorderly Customer.—Henry Fox, labourer, Coedway, was charged by Richard Davies, of the Hand and Diamond Inn, at that place, with refusing to quit the house on the 19th October, when in a state of drunkenness. Fined JIs., including costs.— There was a second charge against the defendant of having on the same day made use of abusive language towards Margaret Morris, the wife of Edwin Morris to commit a breach of the peace. He was bound over to keep the peace for twelve months in the sum of £5, and to pay the costs 9s. A ssaulls.— Elizabeth Thomas was charged with having assaulted Elizabeth Rowlands, of Domgay-lane. It was shown that the defendant struck plaintiff with a stone and ran after her with a stick, making use of bad language. The defendant said the fault was all on the side of the complainant, but P.C. Rogers said that the complainant came to him a day or two after the occurrence and he saw that her arm was then much injured. Fined 8s. 6d., including costs, in default seven days' imprison- ment. Another charge of Assault.—Defendant locking up a Complain- ant.—John Gadwallader, labourer, Rhos Common, was charged by Mary Wilkinson, Butcher's-row, Rhos Common, with jus-salilt- ing her on the 7th Oct. The parties were not present, and a neigh- bour eame to sav that tne defendant had locked the complain- ant in the house, and stood in front of th door, to prevellt her coming to give evidence against 'him. It Rppeared that the defendant went to the complainant's house with a witness and endeavoured t9 compromise the case, but on the complainant's refusing to accede to his terms he locked both complainant and the witness in the house, and did not release them until the meeting was over and the magistrates had left. A warrant was ordered to issue against the defendant, and the case to be heard at Welshpool.

By Press Association Telegram. BIRMINGHAM CORN MARKET.—THURSDAY. There was a short supply of English wheat at this day's market, for which an advance of about 2s. per quarter was asked, but business was only done at Is. advance. American wheat held for an advance of Is. per quarter, which stopped business.

BRISTOL CORN MARKET.-THURSDAY. English and foreign wheat were both Is. dearer on our market to-day. Barley and maize advanced 6d. per quarter. There have been heavy arrivals of Irish oats but trade slow, and prices unaltered.

GENERAL. Bank rate unaltered, Thursday 11-42 a.m. The last two mills at Blackburn which were working full time commenced on Thursday short time. On Thursday, at the Thames Police Court, William eraser, seaman, was committed for trial for the man- slaughter of Katherine McCarthy. At Sheffield, on Thursday, Annie Peace, wife of the man who was accused of the Banner Cross murder two years ago, was charged with the unlawful possession of a. clock, a portion of the property stolen from Black-heath, for which a man giving the name of Ward is now awaiting his trial in Newgate. She was remanded. Robert Forester, coalmaster, 75, West Nile-street, London, issued a circular on Thursday, stating that owing to losses in business and depression in trade he has had to suspend payment. He has placed his books in the hands of Maclelland, Mackinnon, and Blyth, to prepare a statement of his affairs. He owns several collieries, and has shipped largely.

THE CITY OF GLASGOW BANK DIRECTORS. The City of Glasgow Bank Directors, except Stewart, are still in prison.

TRAWLING. The Berwick fishermen have petitioned against liie system of trawling, as tending to destroy young fish.

SHIPPING CASUALTY. A Malaga telegram states that the Forresian, from London to Port de Bona, has been run down by a passenger Spanish steamer. Mate and three men drowned. Rest saved.

THE MARQUIS OF HARTINGTON. The Liberal Committee of East Lancashire have re- solved to support the Marquis of Harrington as one of the candidates for the division. -+-

DEMONSTRATION BY AGRICULTURAL LABOURERS. A torchlight demonstration was held on Wednesday night, at Matheld Given, near Brenoly, Kent, against a reduction of wages.

PORTMADOC. Arrived.—William Owen, Roberts, Liverpool; Edward, Ellis, Swansea; Rebecca (ss), Williams, Liverpool. Sailed.—Mariner, Jones, Grimsby Ala Charles, Ed- wards, Tralee Rose, Davies, Rotterdam Jane Ellen Evans, Sunderland; Louisa, Jones, Portsmouth; Rebecca I (ss), Williams, Liverpool.