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ABERYSTWYTH. t: BOARD OF GUARDIANS, MONDAY, MARCH 7TH.— I; Present Mr Morris Davies, Ffosrhydgaled. chair- man, the R-v J. M. Griffiths, Llanfihangel Geneu'r- glyu, and Mr C. M. Williams, Aberystwyth, vice- chairmen, Mr Peter Jones and the Rev Prebendary Williams, Aberystwyth, Messrs George Price, Tyn- yfron. David Evars, Rhoscellanfawr, Evan Jones, Moelifor, David Morgan, Pentre Brunant, E. J. Evanv, Cnwcybarcut, the Rev J. T. Griffiths, Evan Lewis, Llanrhystyd, James Jones, Tyllwyd, Evan Lewis, Tanrallt, David Morgan, Pwily, Mr Hugh Hughes, clerk, and Dr Bonsall, medical officer. Statistic*—Out-relief administered during the past fortnight Aberystwyth district per Mr John Jones, £45 0.. Od. to 160 paupers, a decrease of 4 paupers, and an increase of JE1 5s Od in relief. Llanfih&ngel Geneu'rglyn district, per Mr John D. Ioi-jes, f46 17s Od to 182 paupers, a decrease of 2 paupers and an increase of jEO 9* Od in relief. Ilar district, per Mr Joseph Morgan, £ 47 lis Od to 157 paupers, a decrease of 8 paupers and of 19s Od in relief. Number in the house, 63, last year, corres- ponding period, 67 Vagrants relieved during the past fortnight 18, last year, 21. Balance in the bank, f.725 Is 7d. The Chair.—Mr Morris Da vies, immediately after the reading and the confirmation of the minutes, said he had urgent business to attend to and was conse- quently obliged to leave.-The Rev J. M. Griffiths then took the chair, remarking that that Board was the smallest he had known, there being only three J resent at twenty minutes past eleven.—Mr Peter Ones There are no appointments to be made, I presume?-The Rev J. M. Griffiths I should think not. I Treat to the Inmateg.The Master reported that Messrs Cowley and Rowe, who had been conducting a class on Sunday mornings at the Workhouse for the last two years, kindly treated the members to a tea party on the 25th February and gave a concerc to the inmates in the evening.—Mr C. M. Williams: Diolch yn fawr iddynt hwy.—The Master reported that Mrs Dr Roberts, North-parade, had presented the inmates with a number of magazines on the 25th February.— Votes of thanks were accorded the kind donors. Contracts.—It was agreed to advertize in the two local papers for the supply of provisions to the house for t e ensuing nix months. The Nurse Questioii.-This was the meeting ap- pointed for the consideration of the question of ap- pointment of nurse.—The Chairman asked if the Board were satisfied with the present way the sick ward was being conducted ?-Mr C. M. Williams said that Mr Lloyd and himself had been through the house and found all the patients very comfortable. They appeared quite happy, and everything was con- ducted pleasantly. The place was quite clean, and no complaint was received.—The Chairman said that what Mr Williams had siid was very satisfactory, and the question was whether the Board were saiisfied with the present arrangement.—Mr Peter Jones What is the number in the aick wards?—Mr C. M. Williams Seven, I think. It ir. pretty full.—Mr Peter Jones It mainly depends upon the cases in the ward.—The Master (Mr W. Jones), said the cases during the past mouth had been of a bad description and required a great deal of attention. In fact he did not remember the case* being so had as they had been during the past month.—MrC. M. Williams: That speaks well for the way in which they have been treated-by the Matron aud Assistant nurse.—The Chair-nan said that no doubt that devolved upon the Matron .considerable time and the question was whether she could afford the time ?—Mr Peter Jones And whether Mrs Edwards is likely to remain there. The Master said he could not sAy.-The Matron was then called in and a vid that she had no application to mtke nor anything to say and ultimately it was agreed to leave the mat er in the hands of the House Committee, to get any assistance the Matron required. The Infirmrtry.-A bill was read for attendance upon an old man who, the Rev Prebendary Williams said, upon persuasion, resolved upon going to the In- firmary, he bing ill and nearly destitute. After a fortnight's stay there be so far recovered as to be able to qn't, but soon afterwards he was again taken seriously ill and Lad to be attended at his house, but he succumbed in a few days, -Mr C. M. Williams said that in fairness to the Infirmary he thought it well to state that whiie there, the person was weil treated and so f-ir recovered as to be abie to leave. Afterwards he was taken seriously ill and then expired.—Rev Prebend ry Williams Yes. but I do not understand why he did not stop there longer.—Mr Peter Jones I suppose he left because he was quite well—Mr C. M. Williams (humorously) And wanted to attend to his business. —(It was understood that the'person hawked trinkets in the town). -It was agreed to pav the bill. The Medical Fens Question.—Dr Bonsall attended and desired to have an explanat-on from the guardians who at th" last meeting described his letter as start- ling and new. He had held offices under the Local Government Board for six yews and had never re- ceived a single complaint before. Mr C. M. Williams many months ago made an unfounded statement when I he sent in an application for his fee. Mr Williams was m hllequently taken ill, and upon hisrecovery he(Dr Bonsl:) attended with witnesses to rebut that state- ment upon several occasions, but on each occasion Mr Williams was absent when he might have attended the Board. He attended the meetings of the Town Council, a meeting at Tabernacle, and Swansea Eisteddfod, ard yet he did not attend theBoard, so that he (Dr Bonsall) might have an opportunity of repudia- ting it, It was in consequence of an unfounded state- ment made by Mr Williams that so much discussion had taken place, and the whole matter arose from it. It was not so much the Board against him as it was Mr AVilli,L,nii. -Mr C. M. Williams objected. Dr Bonfall .L 'L.L T" T won en,tring inlc) a personal M.)TEer.-J-lr bonl.;alt It is p rsonkl.—The! Chairman In that ease. I hope, Doctor, you will not say anything about it.—Mr C. M. Will >ams And if that is the cas?, I shall move that Dr Bonsall "e not heard.—Dr Bonsall said the whole matter .tro--e out of an unfounded statement of Mr William's. He could prove that Mr Williams was able to attend the Board. Addressing Mr Williams, D:' Bonsa'l said I think you should have allowed me to have my say. You attended the Eisteddfod at Swansea when I had an explanation to give.—The Chairman You had better address the Chair, so that we shall htve no personal conflicts.-Mr C. M. Williams I will leave the matter entirely in your hands, I do not know what the complaint is.—The Chairman What is your complaint. Doctor. -Dr Bonsall said his complaint was with respect to certain statements made by some guardians,that the letter he sent to the Board was startling and new. He submitted that the letter was not startling and new.-Mr C. M. Williams asked what was the mean- ing of Dr Bonsall's statement.—The Chairman Yes, I am at a loss to understand what the matter is about The matter was discussed and everything transpired during his long absence from the meetings of the Board and, he was sorry to say, he had rot red the reports of the meetings. The doctor, he understood, complaned that the facts as sent to the Local Govern- ment Board were startling.—Mr Williams said he was at a total loss to understand Dr Bonsall—Dr Bonsall said that Mr Williams attended every other meeting but the Board, and he (Dr Bonsall) attended several meetings to repudiate the unfounded statements, but Mr Wi liams did not attend.—Mr Williams said that Dr Bonsall had reiterated that statement until he (Mr Williams) w?.s sick and tired of it. He objected to the remarks and appealed to the chair.Dr Bonsall at- tended in his (Mr William's) absence. Dr Bonsall said Mr Williams made the unfounded staterm-nt in his vDr Bonsall's) absence.—The Chairman did not think they went into the matter in Mr Williams's ab- sence, and the doctor attended the meeting not know- whether Mr Williams would be present or not. They did not allow the doctor to enter into the matter, but he believed the doctor said it was unfair that he should be continually brought up there. Of course Mr Williams could not help his illness and the guardians sym- pathized with him at the time.-Mr C M Williams said he only wanted to refer to one matter. Dr Bonsall had stated that he (Mr Williams) had attended every other meeting, but Boards of Guardians. He denied that. As they knew, he was confined to the house for three months, and was afterwards told to take a trip. While at Swansea he casually attended the Eisteddfod there, and he believed upon his return home he attended one meeting of the Town Council. He wa unable to attend to public duties for a long time and he thought Dr Bonsall's statement was unfair and misleading. He was very much surprised indeed at Dr Bonsall's want of common sense, and by bringing it on again he made matters wor-e. The matter had been fully discussed and sent up to the Looil Govern- ment Board, and that day Dr Bonsall attended and wanted to say it was a personal matter. He thought Dr Bonsall should take a common ser.se view of the matter. He (Mr Williams) had tried to do his duty there r-omply as a guardian, and he was very much sur- prised that Dr Bonsall had been so unwise as to come there. That Dr Bonsall should make such a charge as he had made that day was unfair and he declined to farther discuss it. There had been no misrepresenta- tion at all.—Dr Bonsall: I have been verv unfairly treated.—Mr Williams: You have not.-The Chair- man said he was completely at sea in the matter.—Dr Bonsall said he believed he had clearly shown that Mr Williams had attended other meetings and could have attended th> Board.—The Chairman said that he knew n- thing about the matter.—Mr C. M. Williams I All th" better.—The Chairman You have both harl your sftv, let the matter drop.—Mr Williams saul that Dr Boosall knew perfectly well that he (Mr Williams) was confined to the house when he attended the meetings.—Dr Bonsall No, I say not.—Mr Peter Jones aid the matter had been before them for a long time, and had been discussed and decisiona|arrived at. The Chairman I hope the air is a bit cleared, and that it will always be clear between you from this time out. J (Hear, hear).—Mr C. M. Williams But I have not shown any illfeeling.—The guardians then left the room.
TREGARON
TREGARON BOARD OF GUARDIANS. TUESDAY, MARCH 8TH.— Present Mr John Rowlands, Llangeitho, chairman, the Rev John Owens, Blaenpennal, vice-chairman, Messrs John Daviea, Bettws Leiki, Isaac Davies and John James, Caron Lower, Richard Jones, Caron Unper, D Davies, Gorwydd, Thos Jones, Gwnnws Upper, Ebenezer Williams, Gwnnws Lower, D Morgan, Llearod Lower, D Davies, Nantcwnlle, D W E Rowland, the Garth, W D Williams, Prysk and Carvan, Edwin 0 Jones, clerk, Evan Lloyd and J Morgan, medical officers. Statistics. -Out- rel ie f administered during the past fortnight Combined district, per Mr Thomas Morgan, f48 4s 3d. to 204 paupers last year, corresponding period, jE52 13s. 6d. to 207 paupers. Number in the house, 26 last year, corresponding period, 29. Vagrants relieved during the past fortnight 7, com- pared with 6 during the corresponding period of last year. The Worlchouse.—The Master reported that he had taken advantage of the presence of a tramp to Lave the woodwork of the house painted. He (the Master) had been in the building trade for twenty years and had never seen a better workman.—The man's name was Finlay.-The Clerk asked if he was related to the celebrated barrister of that name ?-The Master re- plied that he had asked the question, but the tramp did not claim that relationship. (Laughter).—Mr Davies, Nantcwnlle, had no doubt he was a B.A or an M.A or something!. -Mr Richard Jones, Caron Upper: Or a C.C which is higher than M. A now-a- days. (Laughter).—The guardians agreed to give the tramp a gratuity of El for his work. Relíef-Mrs Ann Jones, Swyddfynon, applied for relief and the Relieving Officer reported that she had sons capable of supporting her.—The Guardians ad. journed the case for a fortnight and directed the Clerk to write to the sons in respect of the application. A second Mrs Ann Jones, of Ystrad Meurig, applied for relief and the Relieving Officer reported that she had four sons capable of supporting her. She was in receipt of relief three years ago and the sons were ordered to contribute. They then took their mother off the'parish, but, it was said, had discontinued their support after the death of their father. This case, also, was adjourned for a fortnight. Litigatiol1.-The Clerk produced a bill from Mr Arthur Hughes, Aberystwyth, in respect of proceed- ings between Knight and Co. and the Board. The amount of the bill was 94 18s 5d. The Clerk explained that the ori inal claim was £29 and it had been brought down by Mr Hnghes to £9 17s 6d. It was agreed to pay the bill.-Tlie Rev John Owens complained that the report of the Committee appointed to enquire into the matter of the claim had not been presented to the Board. He said it ought to have been presented a month ago.—Mr W. H. Jones pro-j posed that d. letter should have been sent to Mr Aeronian Jenkinsi asking him to present the report. He ought to have sent the report even if be could not have attended the past three or four Board meetings. —The Rev John Owens seccnded the proposition remarking that he had written to the Chairman of the Committee. Mr Davies, Cwrtmawr. asking that the report should be presented that day but he understood that Mr Davies was away from home.—The proposition was agreed to. Highways.—A meeting of the Lower district High- way Board was held under the presidency of Mr Davies, Gorwydd.—Mr Davieq, Nantcwnlle, com- plained that the men were not paid regularly and that the by ways were not in good condition. Unless the Highway Board did their work better he should take strong measures.—The Clerk stated that the Board had agreed to piy by cheque quarterly in future.—Mr John Rowlands asked if the system would not be more satisfactory than present payment through the Sur- veyor and Mr Davies replied in the affirmative. With respect to the roads, however, he feared that the work- men could he found at markets and funerals and any- where than on the roads.—The Surveyor replied that he could always find them on the roads.
LLANILAR.
LLANILAR. PETTY SESSIONS. FRIDAY, MARCH 4TH.—Before: Vaughan Davies, Esq., Tanyhwich, Right Hon the Earl of Lisburne, and John James, Esq., Aberyst- wyth. School Prosecutions.—Thomas Edward Evans, Pen- Ian, summoned John Jamps, E"gereithin, for neglecting to ?end his child to school, and was fined 5s.-Eliza- beth Jones, Penrock. was also summoned for a similar offence and was fined 5s. Assault. -David Morris, Evan Morris, and John Morris, Llettyg-gin, were charged by Joel and Jane Morgan, Cwmcirw, with assaulting and beating them on the 22nd February.—Mr W. P. Owen. Aberyst- wyth, appeared for the defendatits.-Jqne Morgan said that she was was passing with her brother, the other defendant, near Llettygegin on her way to Aberystwyth on the 22nd February. Witness was in the cart and her brother was leading the horses. John and Evan Morris took liold of the horse, and asked where the sheep were. Witness jumped out of the cut in fear, when David Morris came up and made use of some words, and struck her tw'ce. She:was afraid of the defendant.—Cross-examined: Witness had passed that way afterwards and defendants had done nothing to her. Her father served the defendants with notice to quit last September, and also threatened CountylCourt proceeding*. There had been a dispute between her father and defendants. Witness had never been molested in travelling on the road during the last five years. David Morris asked her brother for some sheep and she saw some strange sheep. on their farm that morning. She told David Morris to fetch the sheep himself. Her brother went alright that day with the cart, but she went through the fields. Her brother went a little way but David Morris kept her behind. Witness saw Jane Evans, the servant, there. Witness was struck on the hack. She told defendants that the road was free for her to travel on and the defendants said that she did not pay for the roads. Told them after she went away, I have my feet on free land once more."—Joel Morgan, the other plaint'ff corroborated the evidence, -Cro,,?,g -exam i ne,(i Witness pa^sfd that way afterwards but did not see anybody there. Witnosll was friends with the defendants before that.—Mr Owen suggested that both parties should be bound over to keep the peace, but the Bench did not fall in with the Rugep.tion.J ane Evans, the servant nt Llettygegin, was'next called by Mr Owen and said that on the day in question, she did not see any of the defendants strike the complainant. They could not have done so without her seeing them. Th°re was some talk about the sheep and David Morris said that he would not go for the sheep him- self as he was afraid it might eause a disturbance. After a short deliberation the Bench bound defendants over in the sum of £10 to keep the peaca for six months.
NEW COURT.
NEW COURT. RACES.—The third annual races and the horse and poultry show were held at the New Court on Feb. 24th. The weather was fine and the proceedings were in eVery respect, successful. The Judges "of the cobs wer" Messrs T H. R. Hoghe3, Neuaddfawr, J. Davies, Pantgwvn, J. D. Thomas, farrier, Lampeter. For the best cob not exceeding 15 hands high. 1st Josiah Rees. Tynyfron, 2nd. Thomas Thomas, Gwar- cwm. The Judges here notified that there wf-re a good many horses of more value than the prize takpr. but they slightly incliued towards roadsters. For the best colt or filly got by True Briton, 1st and 2nd, John Jones. Esger, 3rd, Thos. Davies, Blaenowrt. The Judges for fowls wer, Messrs C. Lloyd, Waunifor, J. Thomas. Gwarcoed. Dd. Jones, Cross Hill. Mr Lloyd was unable to fulfil his duty as he was suffering from a very severe cold. The following is the li"t of prizes in the poultry show :-For the best pair of Minorca*, 1, P.C. David Davies, Ystrad 2, Herbert Lewis. cobbler. cochins or Plymouth Rocks, 1 and 2, John Jones, Mopsllyn. Game or bantams. I, Thomas Jenkins. Tanrallt 2. Benjamin Jenkins, Dre- fach. The judges notified that fowls had improved wonderfully since last yer-r, and if they improved as much next ypar they would have one of the bea" poultry shows in Cardiganshire. The following is a list of winners in the races. First race open to horaes of all a.g.os not having won any prizes before, 1, Wm. Jones Gelligwenyn 2, Thomas Jones. Rhydlydan 3, John R-eq. Pantvrhen 4. Evan Evans, Pentrebach. Steeplechase, 1, Thomas Jones, auctioneer. Newcourt 2. William Jones. Gelliwenyn 3, Je-.kin Jenkins, Bla^nplwyf. Trot open to horses under three years old, and for ponips under thirteen hands, 1, Timothy Davies, Penlanoeth 2. John Jones, Ffosfald 3, DI. fftighe-, Gorwydd. Flat open to horses under three vears old and for ponies. 1. E. Jones, Drefnewydd 2, D. Thomas, Tyngrug 3. T. Evans, Frongelyn. Trot open to h"rsps under four yars. 1. T. Davies, Pen- lanoeth 2 Owen Jon^s. Esgerwenfach 3, William Thomas, Cilgell; 4, Elias Jones, Coedlanau. Flat ri,ce open. 1, Thomas Jones, auctioneer. New Court 2, J. Jenkins, BInenplwyf 3, J, Jenkins, Penbryn- mawr. The borfe bplonsing to Mr Thomas Jones. auctioneer, was the head of the day winning both the open flat and steeple races. In the flat race he had the course all to himself, and was a long way ahead of all others.
PONTRH VDYGROES.
PONTRH VDYGROES. SCHOLASTIC SUCCESS -N-Ti,s Amv Davies, youngest daughter of Mr T W Davids, Penffvnon Hall, has paR?ed an examination in the College of Precepfor3 in the first division, having obtained 100 marks over and above what was required. She is a pupil of Mrs Lock, Grosvenor College, Bath. j
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BOW STREET. HOMB READISG UNION.—fhe Penygarn circle of this Union celebrated St. David's Day by a repast in the afternoon and an entertainment in the evening. The meetings were held at Lady Pryae's schoolroom, Bow Street. The evening meeting was presided over by Mr Wm. Morgan, C.C., Garn House. The room was crowded and the following programme was gone through :—Solo Dewrder y Milwr," Mr E. J. Hughes, Nantfallen; Address, "St. David," Mr J. J. Morgan, Pwllglas recitation of his own composition on the tea in the afternoon, by Mr R. L. Thomas, Brysgaga solo, Y baban diwrnod oed," Miss James Tynrhos Impromptu speeches by the members of the reading circle upon different subjects, duett, Betty Wyn," Messrs Inigo Jones and Samuel Jones; dialogue, Miss M. E. Richards and Mr E. J. Hughes solo, Dim ond deilen," Mr D. J. Morgan, Caer Villa; recitation, "Y gof," Mr W. D. Morgan, Pwllglas; quartette. "Ty wyddost beth ddywed fy nghalon," Mr Thomas Davies, Broncairo and party. Then followed a short farce representing the trial of Die Shon Dafydd," in which the following were the char- actera Judge, Mr R L Thomas counsel for prosecu- tion, Mr R R Morgan, Caer Villa; counsel for prisoner, Mr E J Hughes; prisoner, Mr Richard Owen, Bow Street; warder, Mr W D Morgan wit- nesses, Mi's Griffiths, Pantyperan, Miss Morgan, Garn House, Miss Richards, Malgwyn House Messrs Evan James, Edward James, and J J Morgan foreman of the jury, Mr Inigo Jones ushers, Messrs Thomas Davies and D J Morgan, Next came solo, Gyda'r wawr," Miss Davies. Garn Villa recitation, "Ond," Mr R R Morgan, Garn House glee, Mi welaf mewn adgof," Male Voice Party, under the leadership of Mr Inigo Jones; finale, Hen wlad fy nhadau." On the proposition of Mr R R Morgan, seconded by Mr R L Thomas, a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Lady Pryse for the use of the schoolroom, as was also a vote of thanks to the Chairman, proposed by Mr J J Morgan and seconded by Mr E J Hughes. Mr John Edwards, Pengarn, proposed, and Mr John James, Tynrhos, seconded a vote of thanks to the members of the reading circle for providing a most enjoyable enter- tainment.
LLANFIHANGEL-Y-CREUDDYIN.
LLANFIHANGEL-Y- CREUDDYIN. TEA PARTY.—The annual tea party in connection with Llanfihangel-y-Creuddyn Church took place on Friday afternoon, the 26th of February. The tea was served in the schoolroom and commenced exactly at four o'clock. Eight families kindly provided tea and cake for the occasion, namely, those of the Rev J. P. Evans, vicar, F. R.. Roberts, Esq., Penywern, Mr John Jones, Abertrinant, Mr Richard Jenkins, Tan llan, Mr David Evans, Allt-fedw, Mr Morgan Richards, Blaencynon, Mr Frederick Hughes, Penlan- issaf, and Mrs Evans, Penlan-uchaf. The Vicar's table was presided over by Miss Jane Davies, Mrs I Stedman and Miss Stedman, Dolau-yr-Eglwys Penywern, by Miss Martha Ellen Jones and Miss Mary Anne Richards Abertrinant, by Miss Evans and Miss Mary Parry Tanllan, by Miss Margaret Davies and Miss Davies, Glanystwyth Allt-fedw, by Miss Anne Rees and Miss Margaret Jenkins, Felin-uchol-dre Blaencynon, by Mrs Richards and Miss James, Wern-ddu Penlan-issaf, by Mrs Hughes and Miss Sarah Jane Hughes and Penlan-uchaf, by Mrs Evans and Miss Margaret Jane Edwards. The day was beautifully fine and a large number of all ages, young and old, attended. After clearing the tables a public meeting was held in the evening at seven o'clock when the Rev J. P. Evans, vicar of the parish, presided. This was made up of recitations, dialogues, and singing. The choir, under the conductorship of Mr David Charles Evaus, Cnwch, acquitted themselves well. Mrs Evan9, Vicarage, presided at the harmonium. The following programme was gone through :—Recitation, Dafydd tip a hpsy," by Evan Pugh Evans, Farmer's Arms recitatio-i, "Y diwrnod golchi," Mary Anne Davies, Cynon Fiwr recitation, Paid a meddwi John," Mary Bertha Wright, Post Office dialogue, Dyn tre, a dyn gwlad," David Morris Owens and James Evans, Farmer's Arms recitation. "John yn mynd yn Ddoctor," Edward Wright, Post Office recitation, "Y Pres," Hugh Hughes, Penlanissif recitation, "Ceidwad dros bechadur," Mary Jane Owens recitation, Hen wialia fedw gasa," Morgan Evans, junior recitation, "Mile pigai ar y drain," Margaretta Therisa Hughes, Penlan-issaf recitation, Willie a'r parrot," James Evans recitation, Y meddwyn," Margaret Jane Morgans recitation, Willie yn rhwygo'r fegin," Edward Wright recitation, Y neidr fach," Margaretta Morgans recitation "Y gath gerddorol," Evan Pugh Evans; recitation, Oa gwneyd. gwueyd pobpeth yn iawn," Mary Ann Morgans; recitation, Policeman y plant," Sarah Anne Morris, Frongoch-fach. rhe interesting ceremony of distributing prizes in books to members of the Sunday school for best attendances, repeating verses, hvmns and collects for the year 1891, here took place. No fewer than 78 books were distributed. Mr Joseph Jones, Abermagwr. the superintendent, read out the list, and Mr Morgan Evans, Cnwch, handed the books to the Rev J. P. Evans, vicar, who gave them away. The Superintendent selected the books, and the selection was a good one. Three hearty cheers were accjrded him for his valuable services in connec- tion with the school. The programme was then pro- ceeded with as follow.% -Song, Dyna'r dyn a aiff a hi." by Mr David Davies, Pendre singing, Ai difater genyt eiu colli ni," No 24, second part from Telyn yr ysgol sul," by Dr Joseph Parry by the choir under the leadership of Mr David Charles Evans, Cnwch; song, "Can y bachgen," Mr David Charles Evans singing, Y Daw Daniel," No 25, by the choir recitation, Y gath a'r 11_3_- >> CI 1_ A • arvnrr ii svnrla/4- iiyaoueii, ran AUU'j uvam .F'UF:) Õ""J,.QiPA- parol," Mr Hugh Owen Jones, Cwmnewidion Mill; singing, Yr Iesu yn erfyn ar yr enaid," No 26, choir; dialogue, Ffordd i wueyd cyfeillion," by Miss Sarah Jane Morgans, Abermagwr, and Miss Anne Rees, Caeglas duett by Mr Joseph Jones, Rhosrydd. and Mr Da"id John Lewis, CI sygraig singing, Y tri llanc." No 27, "hoir recitation, Y dyn a'r un goes," Miss Polly Richards, Llwynfynwent song, "Pa le mae yr amen," by Miss Catherine Anne Davies (Eos Creurldyn), Pendre singing, Paid a'm gadael leau," No 28, choir recitation, "Y clefyd Sabbothol," Mr John Thomas Jones, Cnwch duett, Y ddau forwr," Mr David Davies and Mr Richard Williams, Tanllan Mill; dialogue, "Y ddwy forwyn," by Miss Eliza Morgan Wright, Post Office, and Miss Elizabeth Watkins, Banc-y-mor singing. Yr Arglwydd fyddo gyda chwi," Nt) 29, choir recitation, Twil bach y clo," by Miss Macgie Evans, Farmers' Arms recita- tion, Y peth d i,nw. Jane Anne Richard, Blaen- cynon song by Mr Joseph Jones, Rhosrydd duett, Dydd yn nes i dy fy Nhad." by Miss Eliz"- Morgan Wright and Miss Elizibeth Watkins recitation, Y dyn a'r ceffyl da." David Morris Owens singing, Addfwyn Iesu," No 30. choir recitation, Pistill yr efail," Jatms Evans trio by Mr David C Evans, Mica Xf .T Davipa jintl Alissi \T E Davies. Pendre I duett. "Silver moonlight" by Miss Maggie Evans and Miss Jenny Jones, Vicarage solo, Y pwn ar gefn yr awen," by Mr David Charles Evans; recitation, by Anne Jane Mor«:tns, Penffordd singing, "Dos i'th vstafell o gweddia," No 31 choir; song, Y fenyw fach a'r Beibl mawr," by Mis'! Eliza Morgan Wright; duett. "Y wers solffi." by Mr Richard Williams, and Miss Catherine Anne Davies (Eos Creudclyn) recita- tion, Y cur mawr, Mr Richard Theophilus Evans, Abertrinant singing" Can .Joseph yn y carchar," No 32, by the choir; song, 0 deuweh at Iesu," by Miss Maggie Evans recitation, by Sarah Anne Morris song, "Nathaniel bach," by Miss Eliza Morgan Wright trio, "Tri Morwr," by Mr Enoch Davies, Bano-v-mor, Mr David Charles Evans and Mr Richard Williams. The schoolroom was full, and a very enjoyahle evening was spent. After paying the usual votes of thanks, the meeting terminated all being pleased with the day's proctedings.
CAMBRIDGE.
CAMBRIDGE. CELEBRATION OF ST. DAVID'S DAY.—On St. David's Day the following Welsh members of the University met at Filzwilliam Hall to celebrate the Anniversary of the Pttron Saint of Welsh nation, E. Edwards (M.A.. London), St. John's College, in the chair, Roderick. Emmanuel College, H. Thomas and G. W. Williams, St. Catherine College, R. H. Davies, (J. P. Gabriel, G. H. Harrison, R. LI. Headley, E. R. Hutchinson, J. James, R. E. Jones, W. J. Pric-, J. F. F. Rowlands, J. H. Williams, J. Marsden Williams, S. B. Williams, all of Fitzwilliam Hall. After a sumptuous dinner, the Chairman gave a Welsh speech in which he advised the formation of a Gomeriad Society in connection with the University and the same being favourably received, the following were elected a committee to bring about the establishment of a society Messrs E. Edwards, R. E. Jones, R. 1.1. Headley, G. H. Harrison, J. A. Williams, G. W. Williams, E, R. Hutchinson. The following pro- gram me enlivened the postprandial proceeiings Speech by the Chairman, pianoforte solo, Davies Bonll. "Mentra Gwen," Headley toast. "Queen,Prince of Wales asd Royal Family," Davies soug, Heart of Oak," T-itneg toast, St Da.vid," R. E. Joucs song, Dafydd y Garreg Wen," J. A. Williams toast, The maidens of Wales," G. H. Harrison duet, Excelsirr," J. A. Williams and E. R. Hutchinson pianoforte aolo, J. A. Williams song, Yn iach i ti Gyrnrn," Gabriel song, Bugeilio'r gwenith gwyn," Gabriel song, "Bright summer morning," Hutchinson toast, The Welsh Nation," James song, John Pe"I," J. Marsden Williams I response to "The Welsh Nation," Headley; song, Such a very nice man," J. A. Williams. A very pleasant evening was brought to a close by singing Hen Wl td fy Whadau.
ABERAYRON.
ABERAYRON. COUIXTY COUNCIL ELBCTIONS.—Early in January the Liberals of the Aberayron Electoral Division consisting of the parishes of Ciliau, Llanerchaeron, and Hen- fynyw were convened by printed circulars to meet at Neuaddlwyd to select a Liberal candidate for the division. A fortnight later a similar meeting was convened at Aberarth Britiah School to select a Liberal candidate for the Aberarth diviaion. At the former meeting, Mr John M. Howell was selected; at the latter Mr D. Lewis, Park View. The circulars, were sent out by Mr John M. Howell, honorary secretary of the Local Liberal Association, and by common consent it is admitted that the meetings were thoroughly advertized. Were any proof necessary that the Secretary discharged his duties fairly and satisfactorily, it ia to be found in the fact that he was unanimously re-eleoted honorary secretary of the Liberal Association of the district for the thirteenth time in 801 fully attended meeting of Liberal*, subse- quently held, when the four Liberal candidates for the division were present, and when his opponent, Mr D. Evans, Red Lion, seconded the propoaitien to ap- point him. At that meeting at which every shade of Liberalism was represented not one word of complaint was uttered as to the manner in which the meetings to select candidates were convened or conducted. Not- withstanding these facts, Mr D. Evans, a Liberal, was brought out to oppose Mr Howell, and Mr J. T. Evans, grocer, Bristol House, a Liberal, was brought out to oppose Mr D. Lewis. In the Aherarth division the battle was fought mainly on personal grounds. No public meetings were held. It is computed that the bulk of the Tories of the district voted for Mr Evans. The poll was a good one and resulted in Mr Evans being elected by a majority of 51, the figures being J. T. Evans 125; D. Lewis, 74 majority, 51. There were two blank papers. In the Aberayron division, the contest was conducted on different lines, inasmuch as Mr Howell was a member of the first County Council. Mr Howell was made to answer for all the shortcomings of the last Council. The poor appointments of Road Surveyor, Mr John Watkin's loss of situation, the preponderance of the Methodists on the Council, the Methodist character of the appointments, the case of the poor widow and her poor orphans," who was made Tov n Hall keeper at Aberayron, the abolition of the offices of the late two County Roads Clerks, who reside at Aberayron, these and other local weapons were used with mercilessrepetition, exaggeration and misrepresentation to scourge the old member. One meeting was held in the division by Mr Howell and two by Mr Evans. Mr Evans was assisted' by speakers and canvassers from the parish of Llanddewi where the base of operations of the on- slaught on the liberal candidates seemed to be situated. In spite of all this, the district adhered to their old member, the district of Neuaddlwyd especially prov- ing loyal to Mr Howell's candidature. The declara- tion of the poll was made at about quarter to nine, the numbers being: John M. Howell, 145; David Evans, 114: majority 31. There were two blank papers. Mr J. R. Phillips was the presiding officer of the Aberarth book, and Mr B. C. Jones was the presiding officer 01 the Aberavron booth. In the evening the usual display of fire was made in the shapo of rolling oil barrels and lighted gorze. It is to be regretted that some wilful damage was committed in Mr Lewis's house. A window frame was broken aud his flowers and creepers in the front of his houstI were pulled down and uprooted. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, WEDNKSDAY, MARCH 2ND. Present Mr John M. Howell, chairman, Messrs Morgan Evans, ex-officio, David Thoma?, Llandyailiogogo, vice-chairman, E. Thomas, Llanina, John Jones, Llandysilogogo, J. Griffiths, Llanarth, Morgan James, Llanerchaeron, Evan Price, Llan- santffread. Statistics.—Out-relicf administered during the past fortnight Llansantffraed district, per Mr David Jones, 940 Os Od to 171 paupers, corresponding period, last year, f41 16s 01 to 189 paupers Llaudysilio district, per Mr D. Davies, E36 13s 6d to 165 paupers corresponding perio 1, l*st year, £ 36 84 6d to 161 paupers. Number in the house 13, last year, 15. Vagrants relieved during the past fortnight, 56 laafc year. 48. < The flay Yearly Estimates. The Clerk said, in order to leave a workable balance, he would have to raise the estimates one halfpenny in the pound, oeiug nd. in the pound for the half year for the poor law expenses, and also to raise one half-penny in the estimate to meet the county precept, making it 4 £ d. in the pound for the half-year. This is at the rate of 6d. in the quarter. BRITISH SCHOOL. APPOINTMENT OF MASTER.A meeting of managers was held at the schoolroom on Tuesday evening, March 1st. Present Rev W. Evans, chairman, Rev E. Morris, Messrs D. Lewis, D. Lloyd, J. Williams, J. H. Jones, D. Harries, J. Rees, J. Jones, J. Evans and J. T. Evans. The sub- committee appointed at the previous meeting consist- ing of the Rev W. Evans Rev E. Morris, Messrs J. H. Jones and J. Williams to select a few of the last names out of the list of applicants submitted five names. A vote was taken and Mrl James Williams, Penlone Board School, Llanarth Board obtained a decisive majority on the 6rjt division. It was accordingly decided to offer him the appointment. A meeting of managers w t= hel l at the Schoolroom on Tuesday evening, March oth. Present Rev W. Evans, chairman, Rev E. Morris, MrJ. M. Howell, honeec., Mr D. Lewis, treasurer, Mr D. Lloyd, Mr J. T. Evans, Mr D. Harries, Mr John Williams and J. H. Jones. Mr James Williams, Penlone Board School, attended and accepted the appointment of master. The Committee in view of the strict character of the Free Education Act, decided to replenish the school completely with all the necessary apparatus consisting of maps, b'aclcboards, bookj, blocks, colours and stationery. Mr J. R. Phillips, the old master, stated that he wished to leave at furthest on the 19th March and Mr Williams promised that he would do his utmost to arrange with the Llanarth Board to obtain their permission to leave so as to take charge of the school on March 28th and if possible on March 21st. It was decided to hold an adjourned meeting on March 15th with the view of completing the new arrangements.
BALA.
BALA. LITERARY MEETING.—Last Thursday evening at the Tegid Chapel, Mr J. W. Roberts r,ad an interesting paper on the Bible and Geology. The meeting was well attended, all the members taking an active in- terest in the discussion. ST DAVID'S DAY.-This day was celebrated by the Plas6 Temperance Society in the usual manner by a sumptuous repast prepared by the ladi-s of the Society. A literary meeting was afterwards held under thw chairmanship of the Rev E. Wynne Parry, M.A. FAREWELL MEETING.—On Monday evening a fare- well meeting was held in Tegid Chapel on the occasion of the departure for India as missionaries of the Rev R. Jones, B.A., and Mrs Jones, lately ,i:_ Vaughan Jones, nryumeiyn, a young iatty wno ior many years was well known in the Welsh literary world as a writer of considerable ability. The meeting was pre- sided over by Professor Ellis Edwards, M.A., and was taken part in by several ministers and laymen. LOCAL BOARD.—At the Local Board last Tuesday evening, th-re were present Mr John Parry, presiding chairman, Dr FlugWes, Messrs Edward Jones, David Jones and David Evans —The estimates for the coming year were discussed in detail, and it was found that the same rate would again be necessary as in the previous y-ar. It was resolved on the motion by Mr David Jones that the general district rate for this year be Is. 6d. in the E. -The Bala Green was relet to Mr Jacob Thomas for one year from the 25th of this month for the sum of £18, less 2& per cent dis- count if paid in advance. SPFCIAL PETTY SESSIONS. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24TI(,-Before R. J. L1. Price, E. G. Jones, and R. Hughes, Esqrs. Perjury. -Robert Roberti, of Cwmtylo, was charged with having committed wilful and corrupt perjury in his evidence as a witness on the hearing of a certain poaching case on te 30th of January last.—Mr W. R. Davies appeared for the police and Mr R. J. Griffith for the defendant.-Defendarlt was committed for trial at the next assizes and was admitted to bail in two sureties of £ 100 each, and himself iu E200. —Before the same Bench on Tuesday, Henry Jones, of Cwmtylo, was charged with a similar offeuct».—Mr Davies appeared for the police, but the defendant was not represented by counsel. Both R. Roberts find Henry Jones had previous to the hearing made a, full confession to the police that they did commit perjury as alleged. Mr Roberts, of Frondylo. was next charged with unlawfully suborning and procuring one Heury Jouea and one Robert Roberts to commit wilful and corrupt perjury in his behalf. The same advocate* appeared in this case and after an exhaustive enquiry the magistrates discharged the defendant.
HARLECH.
HARLECH. COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS.—The enthusiasm manifested at Harlech and Llanbedr during the contest for the County Council augtiri well for the Liberalism of "this part of Merionethshire. The Conservative3 were so confident of victory that they had" made elaborate preparations for illuminating the town, firing off guns, &c. Many of the Liberal voters are at present working in South Wales,po that the return of Dr R. T Jones, this time with a majority of 117, was more than his most ardent supporters dreamt of. The successful candidate waa drawnfthrough the town in a trap with a torchlight procession and in ,an able speech, he thanked tile people in the narie of the Libeajrs of Merionethshire. The Liberal majority three years ago was only eleven.
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DOLGELLEY. PETTY SESSIONS.—Tuesday, March 8th, was the day for the appointment of a Clerk to the Justices which had become vacant through the death of the late Mr Millard. Considerable interest was manifested in the proceedings, the Court was pretty well filled and there was a very full bench of magistrates in- cluding John Vaughan, Esq., chairman, H. Lioyd Williams, Esq., C. E. Jones Owen, Eq., Edward Jones, Esq., and Morris Jones, Esq., Edward Griffirh, Esq., J. C. Roberts, Esq., C. Mnnro Edwards, Esq., Sir Edmund Buckley, and Griffith Williams, Esq.— The Chairman, in introducing the matter to his brother magistrates, said he had received a letter from Mr W. R. Davies. solicitor, one of the candidates, and he thought the best way for him to adopt \youJd be to read it before proceeding any further. The letter was as follows Dear Sir,—Having been informed that certain justices who do no usually sit at Dolgelley, are about to take part in the election of clerk to the justices, I beg to gi,e notice that the only persons entitled to vote are the justices acting in and for the petty sessional division of Talybont. The Lord Lieutenant has expressed his opinion that the Dol- gelley Bench alone should make the appointment, and I hope you will induce tbes gentlemen, who have no residence in the district and who have not acted for the last two years, to resist from voting.—I arn. &c.. W. R. Daviea." —Mr G. Williams said that with re- ference to the letter just read, he was one of tho^e magistrate* who at present had no settled residence in the district, but he had in time past repeatedly come here from Bangor and had sat and taken part in t o* proceedings of the Bench. It was rather hard because they were about to appoint a Clerk to be told that they had no vote.- Toe Chairman: I am in rather a difficult position as it is not quite clear what steps we should take in the face of these objec- tions.—Doctor E. Jones said they had not mt to sit in judgment over the qualifications of magistrates entit'ed or not entitled to vote. He sugnested that they should proceed to make the appointment, leaving the responsibility with each one who voted.—Mr Arthur Hughes, of Aberystwyth, who rendered valu- able assistance trJ the Bench, agreed with Dr Jones and said it was the best course to adopt.— The two candidates then entered the room, viz :-Mr W. R. Davies, solicitor, Dolgelley. who protested against Mr Griffith William's vote, and Mr J. C. Hughes, solicitor Dolgelley, who protested against Sir Edmund Buckley and some harsh expressions fpre made use of.- Dr Lloyd Williams proposed that Mr W. R. Davies be elected Clerk.—Dr Edward Jones, in seconding, re- marked that he had nothing to say against the other candidate, but was of opinion that Mr Davies was the most proper of the two to fill np this important office, and in addition to that, they all f-It gr-kt respect to I the memory of their late Clerk. Mr Mdlard, nd he thought it would be the best way of showing it by electing Mr Davies, who was ready to pecnuiar ly help his widow out of the emoluments of the present appoint- ment if given to him.—Mr Munro Edwards, in pro- posing Mr J. C. Hughes, satd that he was a gentleman possessing special qualifications for the performance of Justice's Clerk. He was Clerk to the Justices at Bar- mouth and gave the highest satisfaction. He did not mean to say that the other candidate was less able to undertake the duties. They were rather unfortunate in having before them the names of two gentlemen su equally fitted for the appoinment.—Mr C. E. J. Owen I seconded Mr Munro Edwards' proposition.—The Chairman said that brfore he pnt the two propositions np he was anxious to know whether he had a casting vote. -Mr Arthur Hughes gave it as his opinion that he had Dot.-On the show of hands it was found that fivejwere held up for each candidate and the voting was declared to be of no effect.—The Bench decided to defer the matter for two months.—Thos Williams, labourer, wa charged with being drunk, aud was fined 2s. 6d and costs. Allowed 14 days to pay.—This con- cluded the busines3 of the Court. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, SATURDAY. MARCH 5TH. —Present Mr Morris Jones, Plasucha, chairman. Mr W. Lloyd, Llanegryn, vice-chairman, Mr Charles Williams, Mr Edward Griffith, and Mr J. Cnidlaw Roberts, ex-officio, Messrs R. Nanney Williams. Richard Williams, Tanygader, Francis Evans aud Hugh Owen, Dolgelley, Hugh Jone3, Llanaber, Lewia Evani, Llandwywe, Evan Hughei and Ellh Williams, Llangrlynin, Hugh Vaughan, Llanfi- fiangel, D.vid Evans, Mallwyd,Richard Jones, Llan- elltyd, David Jones, Llanfachreth, William Owen, Talyllyn, Robert Jones,Llanenddwyn, Morris Evans Talyllyn, and Lewis Jones, Llanymawddiry, VV. R. Divies, clerk, and W. R. Richardson, assistant clerk. ac Statistics.—Outrelief administered during the past fortnight Barmouth district, per Mr Thomas Parry, £7;) 2i 8,1 to 291 paupers and Talyllyn district, p-r Mr Morris Jones, 957 Ss lid to 220 paupers. Number in the house, 53, last year, corresponding period, 54; vagrants relieved during the past fortnight, 76, last, year, corresponding period, 73. Balance m th. bank. f4395s Id parimhesqn arrear, JE815 0s amount of cheques signed. £ 134 6 Od. Assessment.—The Clerk repoited that he had com- municated the resolution of the B:.ard* suggesting that th-y should meet once in the half-year and that Committee had adopted it. Mr Richard Williams} asked how often were supplemental lists sent in ?—The Clerk replied that there was no specified time. The Act said a supplemental list must be brought in when and so often as a new building came into assessment or an old buildiug was partially burnt down.—Mr Richard Williams asked when the last supplemental list was sent in for Dol- gelley :-The Clerk said hf did not know for certain some time in 1890. Mi Richard Williams thought a supplemental list, should bs sent in ofrener and then the rateable value of the parish would he increased.—Mr Edward Griffith re .narked tha" overseers were subject to a fine unless they looked after new building#. They ought to bring in lists of new buildings periodically in the different parishes. H. was afraid that the parish of Dolgeiley was a little backward in making supplemental lists.—It was agreed to ask the Collector for the parish of Dolgelley to attend the next meeting in respect of the matter. Abstract.—Mr Hugh Owen withdrew his proposition in respect of the printing of accounts, a new Boar.i coming into force in a month or so. i Owen had suggested that the accoi uts should be published yearly instead of ha.1f yearly. Refreshments.—At the last meeting, a Committee was appointed to see if arrangements could not be made to provide slight refreshments at the workhouse for guardians who came long distances, having now to start about six o'clock in the morning and to remain at the Board without flJod until three o'clock in the after- noon.— Mr Richard Williams and Francis Evans stated that they had seen Mrs Williams, the matron who was willing to make provision. As, howev, r, there was a difficulty in taking the provisions from the store, all provisions having to ba accounted for, it was suggested that the Matron should make separate pro- vision for which each guardian should pay to the extent of what he wanted.—Mr Charles Williams asked if everybody was to pay for his own champagne ? (Laughter).—Mr Richard Williams replied in the aflirmative. Every guar nan was to pay for himself.— Mr R Nanney Williams suggested that cx-officio guardians should pay double. (Laughter).—It was agreed to direct the Matron to make provision iu the way proposed. Llanliha)i,qel. -The matter of the appointment of a collector for the parish of Llanfihangel-y-Pennant n,-xt came on for consideration. The applicants were Messrs W. J. Griffith, Water-street, Aberganolwyn, Morris Hanry Jones, Pennant, and William Jones, Tynyhryn. The testimonials having been read, it was agreed to vote by ballot, when Mr W. J. Griffiths received one vote, Mr Morris Henry Jone-4, eight, and Mr William Jones, twelve. As twelve was the majority ot the Board, Mr William Jones was declared formally appointed on the proposition of Mr Nanney Williams seconded by Mr Vaughan. Llanaber and Talyllyn.—The Clerk stated tint Mr H. Barrow Evana had paid into the bank for Llanaber £100 and JE73 for Llanenddwyn. He was requ ited to attend the Board and bring his books. He had sent his books but was not present,On the proposition of Mr Edward Griffith, it was agreed no ak Mr Evans to attend the next meeting.—The Collector for Taly- llyn attended and said he was put into difficulty in consequence of a Quarry Company paying the rates at two periods of the year only.-The Clerk was directed to write and request the Company to make its pay- ments the same an ordinary ratepayers. Precepts. — Mr Lewis Evans proposed and Mr R. Nanney Williams seconded that precepts for the pay- ment of calls should be served on the overseas > y registered letter and not personally as at present.—Tne Clerk said the expirement could be tried, but should any proceedings iisve to be taken against overseers there would bo difficulty in proving service of pre- cepts which was the root of the proceedings —As it appeared that the cost of personal service was £1 Gs. only each half year, it was agreed, en the proposition of Mr Edward Griffith, to proceed as at present. Inspectorship -Mr Richard Williams gave notice of his intention to move that a memorial should be sent to the Local Goverment Board asking that no inspector should be appointed to the North Wales dis- trict except he has a good knowledge of Welsh.—Mr Edward Griflith pointed out that that proposition could be moved that day.—Mr Richard Williams then said it was only fair to appoint a Welsh speakirg in- spector, in justice to the poor and even to some of the guardians tnemielvts who could not Spl'(),k-En!liRh.- Mr Ellis Williams seconded the proposition and asked Mr Richard Williams if he meant an inspector who could speak Welsh?--Mr Richard Williams replied that he of course meant one who could speak as well as understand Welsh.—The proposition was egreed to without disel1t.. —py The Warkhouse.—On the proposition of Williama, it was agreed to accord a vote of coud with Mrs Williama in the loss of her had been master of the Workhouse for many 5^4 past.—The Clerk was directed to report the i of Mr Williams to the Local Government and it waa decided to consider the questi^y filling up the appointment at the next meeting* Jjj Clerk stated that Mrs Williams had been the house for a long time paat, and it was a8r6|^r pay the combined salaries of herself and her to her up to the 25th March next. j LOCAL BOARD, MONDAY, MARCH 7TH.-—j'li1 Dr H. Lloyd Williams, chairman, Messrs Edwards, R. Mills. Meyrick Jones, Francis John Edwards. William Williams, timber 11)^^ Humphrey Morris, Richard Richards, "'rJ Williams, Tanygader, R. Nanney Willia*11* jf William9, John Evaus, R. Barnett, acting cle1^' William Jones, surveyor. Water Supply.—A letter had beet written tot be p Company with reference to the complaint 0 pi sufficiency of water supply. The company it waS s, had not replied, but there being an intimation t'1 A company did not consider the Board had anytb'vV do with them except through the owners f cupiers, it was agreed on tho proposition d Edwards seconded by Mr Meyrick Jones to notices on the owners and occupiers where there insufficiency of supply. r I Medical Officer's Report.-The Medical Officeed' Edward Jonen) reported that he had visited the trict through the year and had reported matters. Very few houses had been built in 4.V[ trict through the year. Two new bakehouse* d jf constructed and the byelaws carried out. H. b., ported on several cottages unfit for habitation; 11lr of them a fatal case of ryphoid fever having occllb The co,tage was clo-ed and in its place a good b was in course of construction. There were se ) cottages badly construced and many instances they had become uninhabited jplf Local Authority were taking steps to close ioBA houses. Dealing withthe removal of I-efLIseg,,i Medical Officer said the offensive practice of thro human excrement into the open gullies in the 8 A still continued in some parts of the district. I? be well if an example could he made of indi*' guilty of this offensive practice. The s house had been kept in a clean and satisfactory dition. Tne public water supply, coutinued Dr Jo is excellent in quality. New main pip*s laid and others have been thoroughly cleared deposits that might have diminished their OlIt i This would increase the supply and pressure, yf probable that in many casea the service je^ become corroded so as to make the supply insiifl1 ijft There is a continuous supply day and night. efÎ district was vidted during the year by very 8 ')t epidemics and numerous deaths were produced- weather dnring the first months of the year w,19 0. severe, hard frost continuing for weeks. Dtiri"g rest of the year there was almost continuous rilia the amount of sunshine was considerably belo average In the first half of the year nunie 'OUSj of bronchitis and particularly pneumonia occ:ttJa though but few deaths were attributable to i there could be no doubt but that a wave0^ epidemic passed over the district producing cases of chet affection* with many deaths due to Î d scases. In the quarter ended June 30th. therefo thirty-three deaths, the majority due to disease ell' respiratory organs. In July diarrhrea was sollie prevalent in tile district but only one death of "fi under five occurred. One case of ente,io te occurred and proved fatal. The cottage wherj! if young girl lived and its surroundings were sanitary. The cottage was closed. In S»pteH1'' J first case of scarlet fever occurred and to th of the year there were eighty-two ca-e°- F Notification Act having been adopted was informed at once of all cases. The epls was not of a severe type. The number of dea"ll.s., to it and its complications was 8—7 under 5 ye!Vi oj. one over. Di.-infecnon and isolation were carrl^f,j and the eleme->tf*ry schools closed. That, hoW^j^ con-idered a doubtful measure, as long as c1' from infecte l houses were allowed to come i"^ ri tlct with others and particularly as long as adn øø children from infected ^ouse* congregated in P^j^ public amusement' Sunday schools, and places 0 ship. S nee the close of the year but few sc.ar'et fever had occurre l. There was no P140 0* the isolation of infectious dise-s^s in the case during desquamation wts taken from a 'J lodging-house to the Workhouse fever ward was to be regretted that that place coul l %jr^ utilized in c.ises of oot-l>re*k3. The number fj wa? 50, a decri-a»e of 16. with a birth rate of & t 1,000. The number of deaths was 86, an inci'0 t 32 over the previ >u» year. That gave a death r*A a fraction over 34 per 1,000. That was-an excetf<j jf high death rate and was considerably higher occurred during ?ny y^ar since he had b^ld the»P»,r ment—a period of ab^ut 20„years. The deaths district were higher than the birrhs by 36. Alto a g'od deal ot »anit»ry work had been accoii'P 00 by the Local Board aod valuable assistance .hl\. ",II, rendered by the Inapec'or. At the same remained to be done so a-i to bring the district; [1^ sam'tr.ry condition. Th^ improvement of the '•* ,J homes of r,he working classes was one of vital requirements of the district. At the etoO ho admitted that it was a most difficult task i° so constructed KS Dolgc-ll-y. He was, however find that the Local Authority was de,,t,,rmirl So grapple with that serious and important matter. t "!¡J or rhe mernbe:s remarked that the report was unfavourable, inasmuch as forty-One of the were of people ovr-r sixty years of age.—Mr timber merchant was of opinion that the Boai'd to piv more .attention to their duty, in Pr. cottages for the working cli.-s—Mr J. Meyri' of j once more called attention to the conditio" street which leads to the printing office. that it was the duty of the Board to owners on the right hand side of the street to paviog.—Others were of opinion that it was to compel them to do so as it was a back J was resolved to serve notices on the owne'S y\r upon them to construct pacing, &c., according recently approved by the Board.—Mr Meyrick g, thought it only right that the scavengers shou' clean the street, but the Surveyor replied had no right t > go. If they went they (if trespassers. The owners of the houses had the » to close the street if they chose.. of a The Bylaws.—Mr John Edwards gave notice bylp 11 intentinu to move in the matter of the builoi° £ with reference to rebuildings. the Acting C'ef^ statedthatat presenta builder, so long as be did down a h: )usj below the old foundations, com 0 irrespective in sanitary imptovements which VVOII ( required of an entirely new building. nt "V Pavement.—It was agreed to flag the paveme 0 the English Congregation Chapel on payment 0 third of the expense by the persons interested.
YSTRAD MEURIG.
YSTRAD MEURIG. CONCERT.—An evening concert was held ^JI p'ac« on St. David'a Day, when an enjoyable$ was spent. The following programme through, after n address had been giver\-apo{°efl Chair.nan. t-he Rev John Jones. M A.UK1 duett, the Mi.-ses Jones, Bronmeurig Tr^ h»f," The Ystrad Meurig Glee Party Miss J. Evaos, Aberystwyth; "Ond," Ffaldybrenin Hiraefh," Mr D. Davies, Jc fenditraid •' The mining boat," Miss Llanilar Ki'lUoo" in costume," Mr Cba'- i' Pencarreg "Pa le mai'r awen," Mis* Evans- geKft "Caiu'r Lleuadd Mr John Davies, "Riding on a load of hay," MissM. Jones; i Gymru Mr D. Davies A g'wy-och Mr Price Darby aud Joan," Miss M. M°.r £ ''ft-gi Stre»t "Lit'l- In-own Jug," MrChas. DaYlu„p»fy birdie come," Mis* Evan* Sally," Mr J°j Gyda'r wawr, Miss J. Evans; T*( Mr Chas. Daviea, Y fam a'r baban." gan "Y Gwiitbyn," Tbe Ystrad Meurig Qr» It, •' Adlais y dyd.tiau gynt," Miss Evans, t nobis," MissM. Morgan, Aberdare ro!lj: p Messrs Chas. Davies. D. Maldwyn Davies, and S, A. Jone3 Finale Hen wlad The accompaniments were played by MigS Pontrhydygroes. kindly assisted by M'-ss Pengarreg, aud both performed their factory manner. After the usual vote of -g jji meeting was brought to a close. The proce be devoted to the reading room already connection with the Grammar School.
MANCHESTER- - Of
MANCHESTER- Of therh'o eSI!" ST. DAVID'S DAY.-An interesting SAT ^jaucheStli^ Junior Welshmen, resident in and about took place at the Demark Hotel in that fag y evening of St. David's Day last. The g*^1jj0\fed the form of t'n-' conventional ° pleasing programme of music. Mr J- V* sided, whde the vice-chair was occupi^ t Walter Davies. After the usual loy^ ^taii'f. President proposed "Tre memory o- Q. j jP which wa» enthusiastically received. ^e]sh." ;u then gave The Manchester Junior his remarks explained that that gat er 1' wise be unders ood as opposed to any-y held elsewhere. That was not r arranging for the eveninsr. VV hat che'tfrat''<7' to draw together young Welshmen in A c<^e s 11 from one cause or arother oid 1,ot J lfV M'l, °i in honour of the r patron Saint. JV 1 (,y gfi plied t« th s toast, which was fo.1-° 'wil1^ I he Ladies proposed by Mr W. vriii responded to by Dr David Owen. vc,y £ pbasantly spent and the gathering ful. A