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ABERYSTWYTH. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH.—Present Mr David Lloyd, Vaenor Lower, chairman, presiding Messrs Hugh Hughes, B. E. Morgan, John Jenkins (mayor), T. E. Salmon, Richard Edwards, and Thomas Jones, Aberystwyth Griffith Morgan, Ceulany- maesmawr Lewis Richards. Cwmrheidol Hugh James, Cyfoethybrenin W. A. Miller, Issayn- dre George Price, Llanafan James Jones, Llanbadarn Lower Thomas Powell, Llanfi- hangel Upper David Davies, LlanfihaDgel Lower; Daniel Morris, Llanilar Evan Lewis, Llan- rhystyd Haminiog John Jones, Llanrhystyd Mefenydd Charles Davies, Llauychaiarn W. Richards, Tirymynacb Thomas Morgan, Cwm- rheidol Evan Simon, Uwchayndre Messrs Hugh Hughes, clerk David Davies, assistant clerk John Jones, master; John Jones, J. J. Hughes and Joseph Morgan, relieving officers. Statistics.—Out-relief administered during the past fortnight, Aberystwyth district, per Mr John Jones, f45 5s Od to 155 paupers, an increase of £ 2 Os in relief and of 1 pauper as compared with the corresponding period of last year. Llan- fihangel Geneu'rglyn district, per Mr J. J. Hughes, JE52 9s Od to 191 paupers, a decrease of 11 paupers and of El 5a Od in relief as compared with last year. Ilar district, per Mr Joseph Morgan, 944 8s to 137 paupers, a decrease of 2 paupera and an increase of 16s 6d in relief. Number of inmates in the House,59 an increase of 17 compared with last year, corresponding period. Number of vagrants relieved during the past fortnight, 48 an increase of 8 compared with corresponding period last year. Boarding Out.-A letter was read from Messrs Wm. Northey and Sons, grocers, Chalybeate-street, .stating that they were prepared to take the boy Fred Williams, who they found was an Independ- ent, if he was permitted to attend the same place of worship as themselves, the English Wesleyan Chapel. If they allowed the boy to come to them, he would be well cared for and have a good home. -Mr B. E. Morgan asked if the boy was an orphan and the Master replied in the affirmative.—Mr T. Jones thought the Boarding-out Committee had been authorised to make all the arrangements but the Assistant Clerk said such arrangements were to meet with the approval of the Board.—In further reply, the Assistant Clerk said in no case was any child to be boarded out with persons of a different creed.—MrR. Edwards thought it was a mistake to include the provision in regard to creed in the Act. He did not see that it would matter in the least to the child what denomination his foster parents were if he was properly taken care of and had a comfortable home. He quoted an instance show ing how an orphan boy had suffered through creed. The lad was in a good situation, bat his relations took him away because he went to Church instead of to the Baptist Chapel. The boy since then had gone from place to place, but owing to this mania in regard to creed he was unable to settle down in any place. He did not know what would ultimately become of the lad.—Mr B. Ellis Morgan We cannot help ourselves. We must carry out the order of the Local Government Board. -.The Clerk It appears to be the law. The Chairman then read a letter from Mra L. E. Colby, hon. secretary to the Boarding-out Committee, who wrote stating that if the guardians would board out Frederick Williams with Mr Northey, Chalybeate-street, he would take him regularly to the Wesleyan Sunday School and Chapel, and the boy would have a good home. Mrs Anne Evans, Trefechan, wished to have Edward Hankin to board. The Boarding-out Committee were of opinion that the two boys would be well cared for in these two homes. Mr Thomas Jones asked if Hankin was an orphan ?-The Master replied that he was a deserted child aged six years.—At the request of Mr Miller, the Assistant Clerk read the provision in regard to creed, which was as follows In no case shall a child be boarded with a foster parent of a religious creed different from that to which the child belongs. The child's creed shall be ascertained from the creed register if it is entered therein."—Mr Miller The question is what do they mean by creed ?-The Clerk The denomination to which they belong.—Mr Miller That is, Protestants or Catholics?—The Clerk took it that creed meant denomination, that was, Church, Baptist, Methodist, Wesleyan, Independent, or Catholic. -Mr Miller I hold that there is a difference between creed and u denomination."—The Clerk said in this instance <;reed, in his opinion, meant denomination.—Mr Miller: The order does not say so. It simply says creed."—Mr Jenkins said the case of the boy Williams should be considered in a different light to the case of a child. The boy was eleven years of age and would be able to start work very soon. If Mr Northey engaged him under the ordinary system, the conditions would be totally different to that of the boarding-out system.—Mr Miller He will be bound to attend school until he will have passed his standards ?— The Clerk: Yes, certainly.—Mr Miller said the boy was an Independent. He had been informed that the child attended Shiloh Chapel at present. Was that true?—The Master: Yes.—Mr Miller said evidently they were not particular at the House as to what place of worship the children at- tended. He was of opinion that so long as the children attended a place of worship it was not necessary to specify a particular denomination. They could attend Church, Chapsl, or Catholic.— Mr Salmon: Or Salvation Army? (Laughter.)— Mr Miller I am not certain as to the Salvation Army. (Renewed laughter.) He added that he did not believe it was so much a question of creed as of religious belief.—Mr Salmon I think the less we mix up in questions of religion and creed the better for us. I believe that this is a matter that should be left in the hands of the Boarding- out Committee.—Mr Richard Edwards agreed with Mr Miller as to the interpretation of the word "creed," but in order to be certain he sug- gested that the Local Government Board should be written to in regard to its meaning.—The Clerk said the term was certainly ambiguous.—Mr Miller emphasised the fact that the boy, although an In- dependent, attended Shiloh Chapel. He added that he did not believe the Government Board would offer any objection in this particular case or cases of that nature.—The Clerk: I think if we take that view it would be safe enough.—Mr Miller thought the scheme should be carried out without further delay and proposed that both ap. plications should be granted and that the agree- ments should be signed as soon as possible. He proposed that this should be done. -Mr Salmon: I beg to second the proposition.—The Chairman was about to put the proposition to the meeting when Mr John Jenkins objected and asked if the Guardians were making an Act of their own ? They should go according to the provisions of the Order.—Mr Miller replied that the Clerk had ad- vised the Board that they could proceed.—Mr Jenkins, however, persisted that it was not regular and was in favour of writing to the Government Board about the matter.—Mr Richard Edwards said the Guardians could grant the application for Hankin, as the lad was of no specified creed. He proposed that that application only should be granted and that the Clerk should write in regard to the boy Williams to the Government Board.- Mr Salmon said the Board had had the opinion of the Clerk and thought it ridiculous for persons to talk about making their own laws and Acts.—Mr David Davies said he did not know what was be fore the meeting. He would like to be en- lightened -The Chairman having explained the matter, Mr Thomas Jones seconded the proposition of Mr Richard Edwards. He said he did so not because he believed in the practicability of the scheme, but in order to give it a trial. He did not think, personally, that the children could have a better home than that which they obtained at the House. It must not be thought, however, that he had any objection to the applicants.—Mr John Jenkins asked if the applicants had been informed as to the diet of the children ?—Mr Miller said the diet would be the ordinary diet.—Mr Jenkins No, no. He added that the children were to be given diet according to that served in the House until they were sixteen years of age.—The Clerk said there was nothing in the order to that effect. That rule did not apply to the boarding-out system. The children were to be brought up by the foster parents as their own children.-Mr B. Ellis Morgan read the conditions in connection with the scheme, which were to the effect that the children were to be provided with proper food, lodging, and wash- ing, and trained in truthfulness, etc. Also that care should be taken that the children should attend at church or chapel. Mr Morgan observed that all the conditions stated in regard to food was that they were to be supplied with proper food. The foster parents were to report any case of illness to the Relieving Officer and to the Committee and send for the Medical Officer. Again, the Guardians could take the children back to the House if they deemed it advisable at any time. Mr Mcrgan added that the Committee were also to determine as to the amount per week to be paid. They could pay a sum not exceeding 4s. If the applicants would take a sum less than 4s all well and good.— Mr Jenkins said if those were the conditions they were hardly fair to the Guardians, who were bound to give so much milk and so much food, etc., whilst the applicants for boarding out workhouse children could give any food they liked to the children. If the applicants could give anything to the children, the Guardians should be empowered to do the same to the children at the House.—Mr Richard Edwards said the question was who was to take charge of the matter of diet. He certainly thought that if the Guardians had confidence in the applicants taking care of the children they should have confi- dence in them to supply the children with proper food. Further, the Boarding Committee was the authority to attend to the question of the children's diet.—Mr Jenkins said the Board must go according to the regulations in reference to diet. -Mr Salmon eaid the object of the boarding-out scheme was to rear children outside the House and so rid them of being classed in after life as work- house birds. In the House they were compelled to take the diet according to the regulations of the Local Government Board but the boarding-out system provided for children being brought up in comfortable homes by foster parents.—Mr Miller I submit that the discussion as to diet is entirely out of order as far as the applications are con- cerned.—The Chairman ruled the discussion out of order and the proposition to grant the application of Mrs Anne Evans was then agreed to.—Mr Thomas Jones said he knew Mrs Evans who had no children. She was, however, very food of them, and Hankia would have a comfortable home.—Mr Jenkins then raised the question of payment but the Chairman said that should be left to the Board- ing-out Committee.—Mr B. Ellis Morgan thought the Committee should be asked to make arrange- ments for payment of less than 4s weekly if pos- sible.—Mr David Davies did not favour the last suggestion. If less than 4s was paid the children might not be properly looked after. What did it matter if 4s was paid so long as the children had comfortable homes and were well looked after ?- The Guardians then discussed the case of the boy Williams, and Mr Miller proposed that the appli- cation of Messrs Northey should be granted.—Mr Salmon seconded the proposition, believing thatthe Guardians should not interfere as to what chapel or church the boy attended so long as he attended some place of worship,-The Chairman asked if the Board could act accordingly ?-The Clerk I think we can. If somebody takes exception, it can be easily altered.—The proposition was then put to the meeting and carried, several guardians not voting.—Mr David Davies asked if the chil- dren were not to be examined by a doctor ?—Mr Miller replied that the Medical Officer of the Board could examine them. The Chairman asked who was to supply the clothes and Mr Miller replied that that was the work of the Boarding-out Committee but Mr Jenkins thought the Guardians should make arrangements with a tailor.—The matter then dropped.—Mr B. E. Morgan reported that the Committee appointed at the instance of the Boarding-out Committee had consulted one or two parents as to whether they were willing for their children who were at the House to be boarded out. The Committee had come to the conclusion that this plan would never work. It would never do to send out children from the House if the parents were living. There were only two children that could be dealt with under the scheme and, they having now been dealt with, it should be made clear to the Boarding-out Committee that the Guardians could not at present move further in the matter.—The Clerk eaid he had written to one woman about her child and she had replied that she would, in the course of the next twelve months, take her child out of the House and provide him with a home.—A letter was read from the Local Government Board, in raply to the Board's letter of February 10th, stating that they approved of the agreement which the Guardians had entered into with the Boarding-out Committee. Increase in Relief -The Machynlleth Guardians wrote sanctioning an increase in the relief of Jane Pugh, Llanbadarn, chargeable to the Machynlleth Union.—The Pontypridd Union wrote asking the Board to sanction an increase in the relief of Mary Jones from 4s to 5s. She was chargeable to the Aberystwyth Union.—On the proposition of Mr Salmon, it was agreed to grant the increased relief for the next six weeks. Habitual Drunkards. -A letter was received and handed round to the Guardians from the Birming- ham Parish Union in regard to habitual drunkards and pointing out the urgent need for legislation on the question and asking the Guir- dians to adopt the resolutions appended. The Bir. mingham Board believed that habitual drunkenness was the cause of a large proportion of pauperism and crime and passed resolutions to the enect that the Act for facilitating the control aod cure of habitual drunkards, which left the power of deten- tion to the initiative of the drunkard, should be altered so that each habitual drunkard should be certified for compulsory detention in like manner to what was now done under the several Acts for the detention of lunatics, all necessary safeguards be- ing provided to prevent abuse.—No action was taken in the matter. A Sad Case —Mr Thomas Jones drew attention to the case of Anne Jones of Llanrhystyd who. with her child, was recently admitted into the House. The case had been before the House Committee. The woman, who was aged twenty-eight, was a strong woman and could work, and it was sug- gested that she should leave the child, aged four, at the House and go out to work.—Two letters re- ceived from P.C. Thomas, Llannon, were then read. The letters stated that her husband had been ordered by the Llanilar magistrates to pay towards her maintenance, but had not contributed a far- thing. She was wandering abouc from place to place and one day he found her lying on a heap of stones at Llannou. He was forced to find lodgings for her as she was destitute. Often late at night he found her wandering about.—Mr Griffith Morgan said her husband had been to America.—The woman was called before the Board and said she would like to leave the House. She had entered because she and her child had no food and were without a home. She had two children the one aged five had been adopted by her mother-in-law, whilst she retained the other child aged three-and- a-half.—It was suggested that the mother-in-law should adopt the youngest child as well and that the woman should seek work.—Mr Salmon, Mr Hugh Hughes, and Mr John Jenkins spoke against sending the woman out of the House, believing that she was not fit to be sent out; and it was ulti- mately agreed that she should remain in the House. The House.—The report of the House Committee was read, which stated that there was one case of measles at the House. The Election.—A letter was read from Mr H. C Fryer, clerk to the Cardigan County Council, stat- ing that the Council had fixed Saturday, March 12th, as the day for holding parish' meetings for the election of parish councillors and Tuesday, April 5th, for the poll in cases of contest for parish councils, the latter date to be also election day for district councillors and guardians. Contracts.—The Clerk said there was one matter he should like to bring before the Guardians. It was in regard to advertising for contracts for pro- visions. Every half year he received applications from wholesale houses from outside the district to supply tea and other provisions for the House. He should like to have instructions from the Board as to whether he should write to these firms stating that they did not consider tenders other than those sent in from people residing in the town.—Mr Jenkins Or Union.—The Clerk Yes.—On the proposition of Mr Hugh Hughes, seconded by Mr B. Ellis Morgan, it was agreed to write to these firms stating that only tenders of local firms were considered.—Mr Salmon This is a country of free trade. (Laughter.) The Clerk Protection here. (Renewed laughter.)—The Clerk then asked for in- structions as to adopting tenders for provi- sions.—Mr Richard Edwards thought the matter should be considered by the Committee seeing the difficulty which had arisen in connection with the burial of a pauper child at Plascrug.—It was agreed that the Committee should meet in the afternoon to make the necessary arrangements. An Aberystwyth Case.—A woman named Lewis, living in Poplar-row, who is partially blind, ap- peared before the Board and applied for relief. She said she had not seen her husband for twelve years. For ten years she did not know whether her husband was alive or dead. He was now at Preston and was being maintained by one of their sons—Mr Richard Edwards said it was a distres- sing case and suggested that relief should be given pending enquiries being made as to the settlement of the husband.—Mr John Jenkins was afraid that the husband had no settlement. The man travelled about with an organ and a monkey the last time be saw him.—On the proposition of Mr Salmon, it was decided to grant the woman 3s weekly relief. Another Relief Case.—There was a case in the liar district in which a woman aged seventy-eight applied for one-relief and Mr Salmon proposed that pendiog enquiries into the case a sum of 3s per week should be granted to her.—Mr Jenkins objected to granting relief before enquiries had been made.—An altercation ensued between Mr Salmon and Mr Jenkins, the former eventually asking the Chairman to put the question to the meeting and let the Guardians decide. They had heard Mr Jenkins's views and let them decide.— The Guardians decided to grant 28 per week for the fortnight and that in the meantime enquiries should be made into the matter. Attendance of Members.—Mr Salmon paid last November he called attention to the attendance of members of the Board and particularly to the attendance of their late chairman, Mr J. R. James, Peithyll. In view of his non-attendance, he gave notice at that time that he would move that Mr James should be disqualified and cease to be a member in view of his non-attendance. Mr James attended the next meeting and gave an explanation which was accepted by the Board, he (Mr Salmon) being the ooly member against acceptance of the explanation, which he considered a most paltry one. Mr James had only attended one meeting since, and had only attended one meeting during the put ten months, which was decidedly unfair to the parish he represented. The Guardians had done a great injustice to the parish in accepting such a paltry explanation. It was very unfair and the Guardians could now realise the justice of the course which he had taken last November.—Mr John Jenkins There are other members besides Mr James who do not attend. There are three or four of them.—The Chairman We are nearing the end of the term. The election will take place shortly. —Mr Salmon I only wish to draw attention to the matter. That is all. Presents.—The Master reported that parcels of periodicals, newspapers, &c., had been received from Mrs Fear, Caergog-terrace; Mrs Rice Williams, Marine-terrace and Mr Percy Lobbe, Little Darkgate-street, for the use of the inmates. —Votes of thanks were accorded the donors, on the motion of Mr Thomas Jones, seconded by Mr Lewis James. Relief Gases.—The husband of a woman in receipt of relief appeared before the Board at their request and said he was willing to pay 6J a week towards his wife's maintenance if he possibly could. He was an invalid.—Mr Hugh Hughes Raid the man was evidently unable to pay and he would only harm himself if he paid the sixpence.—Mr John Jenkins did not believe it would be a hardship even if he paid Is weekly. The man undoubtedly was not as strong as he used to be.—It was agreed, after considerable discussion, that the man should pay 6d weekly.—Mr John Jenkins asked if the pauper named Sarah Davies of Cwmpadarn had over £100 in her possession as had been stated ? In that case her rehef should be discontinued.—Mr Hughes, the relieving officer, replied in the negative, stating that she had JE56 which had been spent in paying debts whieh had accrued.—It was agreed to continue the relief. Notice of Motion.—The Clerk read a notice of motion given by four members to rescind a resolu- tion passed on December 26th in regard to Eliza- beth Evans and her child and that the father should be asked to pay 4s per week towards the child's maintenance, failing which that legal proceedings should be taken.—The Board rose after a sitting of over three hours. TOWN COUNCIL, TUESDAY, MARCH 1ST.—Pre- sent: Councillor John Jenkins, mayor, presid- ing Aldermen Peter Jones, W. H. Palmer, and Captain Doughton; Councillors Robert Doughton (ex-mayor), D. C. Roberts, William Thomas, R. Peake, R. J. Jones, E. P. Wynne, Evan Hugh James, G. Croydon Marks, and J. P. Thomas Messrs A. J. Hughes, town clerk Rees Jones, borough surveyor; H. L. Evans, borough accountant; and Inspector Morgan. HARBOUR DUES. A letter was read from Mr Richard Morgan, Great Darkgate-street, saying he had obtained a cargo of oats from Ireland and found that the same price was charged for 100 tons as for a ton. He therefore asked for a reduction on the cargo. On the proposition of Mr PEAKE, seconded by Mr R. J. JONES, the matter was referred to the Harbour Committee. Mr WM. THOMAS said the Commitcee was about to consider the question of harbour dues all round and suggested that the Town Clerk should com- municate with other ports in order to obtain com- parative charges. The CLERK having stated that the Harbour Master had obtained the charges, Mr R. J. JONES thought there had been some misunderstanding as to whom the revision of harbour dues had been referred. He had no objection to the Harbour Committee, but Captain Doughton said that most of the members were shareholders in the steamer and proposed that the matter should be referred to a committee of the whole Council and he (Mr Jones) withdrew his pro- position in favour of that course. He now found that the matter had been referred to the Harbour Committee. Mr WM. THOMAS asked what was the use of those long-winded speeches ? After the proposal of Mr Jones, the matter was referred to the Com- mittee. The Town Clerk looked up the minutes which bore out Mr Thomas's statement. Mr R. J. JONES, speaking warmly, said that Mr Wm. Thomas was perfectly wrong and he (Mr Jones) cared not for the minutes. Mr Thomas was the one who wasted the time of the Council by making long-winded speeches on abstract questions. Mr WM. THOMAS—Oh. Mr R. J. JONES—Mind your own business. I appeal to Captain Doughton, chairman of the Harbour Committee. Mr WM. THOMAS—Order, order. The MAYOR—Order, Mr Jones. Mr WM. THOMAS—Address the chair. Captain DOUGHTON stood up, but the MAYOR again asked that the minute should be read. Mr R. J. JONES said the minute was not correct met appealed to the Chairman of the Harbour Com- mittee. Captain DOUGHTON, who replied that his memory iid not serve him on the point, said he could not be certain. He knew he made a remark that he pre- ferred the whole Council considering the matter, but more than that he could not be certain about. Mr R. J. JONES added that Alderman Doughton said the members of the Committee where share- holders in the steamer; that two of the members of the Committee had met. but failed to come te a conclusion and that for himself he preferred that the whole Council should consider the matter. He (Mr Jones) therefore withdrew his proposition to refer to the Committee and seconded Captain Doughton's proposition to refer to the whole Coun- cil. He merely mentioned the matter, but he had no objection to the matter being considered by the Harbour Committee. The MAYOR said Mr Jones's statement was quite true, but it was resolved to refer the matter to the Harbour Committee. Mr WM. THOMAS—Individual members should not take their own views of what ha? passed. Mr R. J. JONEs-Are you the dictator here? Mr WM. THOMAS—I am not speaking to you. Mr R. J. JONES—You are speaking to the whole lot. DR BONSALL'S LEASE. A letter was read from Messrs Smith and Davies, on behalf of Dr Bonsall, pointing out that the Council had made him no allowance in resppct of the extra land which the Council was taking from him for widening the road in front and at the back and side. Dr Bonsall would not require the road at the back for his own purposes. Dr Bonsall also desired to know the terms for a lease of the piece of land at the back of the Lifeboat House upon which there are now boat sheds, as according to the plans which he had had prepared for the house he was going to erect, there was to be a surgery at the side connected with the house which if terms could be arranged he purposed to erect on that extra bit of land now applied for. The matter was referred to the Finance Com- mittee, with a suggestion by Mr Marks that Dr Bonsall should be asked to attend the Committee and explain exactly what he wanted. PENMAESGLAS-ROAD. A letter was read from Mr Joseph Davies, soli- citor, saying he understood that his wife's applica- tion for a renewal of the lease of 8, Penmaesglas- road, and for permission to erect bay windows would come on at the next meeting, and in support thereof he wished to point oat that his wife, some years ago, consented to the removal of iron railings in front of the property to enable the Council to complete the pavement on that side of the street. That fact, and the fact that bay windows bad al- ready been allowed in the same street, should be taken into consideration- when her application for bay windows was dealt with. With regard to the lease, he had been endeavouring to obtain a new lease since 1894 and would have carried out the terms and conditions then offered but for the difficulty which arose through the last day of the original term being outstanding which necessitated a lengthy correspondence with the Local Govern- ment Board. Immediately that difficulty was overcome he sent a draft of the proposed lease for ap- proval, but it was returned on May 4th, 1897, with the remark that the Council had decided not to grant renewals until the terms and conditions had been performed and the Surveyor had certified the fact. The house was then in the occupation of a tenant and the necessary repairs coald not be proceeded with. The tenant left at the end of last year and since then he (Mr Davies) had been in constant communication with builders as to carrying out the work which would have been proceeded with by now if the Council had not at their last meeting rescinded the terms and conditions offered in 1894. Under those circumstances, Mr Davies trusted that the Council would grant a renewal lease on the same terms and conditions, but with the addition of bay windows. It was resolved to hand the letter over to the Committee to consider, without instructions. EVERYBODY QUITE SERIOUS. A letter was read from Messrs Smith and Davies saying with regard to Mill-streec entrance, We don't quite understand the meaning of your letter of the 17th iustaut. Is it intended to be serious or not? If it is intended to be serious, we may say we have not made any mistake in the terms upon which Mr Morris is prepared to sell the piece of land ia Mill-street. Our last letter to you, which we see from the papers was read to the Council, contains the correct terms as given to us by our client." Several members having stated that the Council were quite serious in asking whether a mistake had not been made in asking JE500 for the small piece of land required for widening Mill-street, Mr WM. THOMAS said he understood the Committee were about to consider the matter with the view of mak- ing Mr Morris a handsome offer for the land. THE STEAM ROLLER. A letter was read from Mr Edward A. L. Powell, Nanteos, respecting an accidept which happened to his horse and dogcart in Aberystwyth in the previous week. The horse was frightened at the steam roller working on the Terrace. The carriage was upset and the shaft and splashboard broken, the driver being slightly cut. His complaint was that there was no sort of warning, such as a red flag or notice board at the;cornerf saying that the roller was at work. A bill for f3 15s for repairing the trap was enclosed. The matter was referred to a committee, the TOWN CLEUK saying it was advisable to consider it in committee. CONDITIONS MUST BE COMPLIED WITH. A letter was read from Mrs N. Roderick, re Gloster House, dated 21st February, saying, "I shall expect the lease to be carried out on the terms as it was granted and on the same terms as it was sold to Mr Bennison." Mr R. J. JONEa said there appeared to be a diversity of opinion among members of the Council in that matter and proposed that the letter should be referred to the Finance Committee so there might be a clear understanding. Mr PEAKE seconded the proposition and it was agreed to. THE HARBOUR. Captain DOUGHTON brought up the report of the Harbour Committee and it was adopted. Mr WILLIAM THOMAS called attention to a bank of valuable sand and gravel near the entrance to the harbour which would well pay any builder or builders to carry away. He suggested that it should be given away. Captain THOMAS admitted that there was but a narrow channel at the entrance to the harbour, but it was almost impossible to keep the place clear. The Committee had been authorized to expend jE5 in making a cartway down to the spot, but the work had not been carried out. FINANCE. The Borough Accountant, in the absence of Mr C. M. Williams, who was absent through illness, read the report of the Finance Committee which recom- mended the renewal of leases for Miss James, 2, Portland-street, and for Mrs Brett, 10, Vulcan- street. Attached to the report were schedules of applications for renewals of leases where terms were granted prior to January, 1896, and not taken up, which terms were withdrawn on the 15th February, 1898. It appeared by the list that terms have been quoted in seventy-six applications and the leases not afterward taken up. A list was also appended showing cases where leases have been granted with conditions for alterations and repair attached which conditions have not been carried out. In February, 1890, the lease of 53, Marine-terrace, was renewed for Miss James without conditions. The leases of 35, Marine-terrace, Gloster House, Windsor House, and 38 and 39, Marine-terrace, were renewed in 1890 and the conditions, as shown by the list, had not yet been complied with. In January, 1893. the lease of 44, Terrace, was renewed for Miss Jones, and in 1895 the leases of 46 and 54, Terrace, for the Misses Jones and for Ada L. Williams, and the conditions were stated to have not been complied with in each case. The following cases in the off streets were also reported as not having complied with the conditions: Baker-street, lease renewed in 1892 (George Williams) Beach House, Terrace- road, 1893 (Mr Lewis James) 35, North-parade, 1893 (Mrs John Roberts); South-road, 1894 (Daniel Morgan); Railway-terrace, 1894 (David Lewis) 30, Cambrian-street, 1895 (Mrs Lumley Jones) Mona House, Bath-street, 1895 (Mrs Samuel); Northgate-street and Pound-place, 1895 (Miss Morgan); Railway-terrace, 1895 (Edward Benbow and W. L. Jones); Pembroke House, Queen's-road, 1896 (John Davies) Coachbuilders Arms and Rail- way Inn, 1896 (David Roberts). At the end of the meeting, the Town Clerk was instructed to give notices to the parties interested that if the conditions are not complied with by next November, the Council will take the necessary proceedings to compel compliance or forfeiture of the leases. PUBLIC WORKS. Aiderman PETER JONES brought up the report of the Public Works Committee which was adopted He added that he had seen Mr John Watkins with reference to his warahouse rebuilding in Terrace-road and would be able to report to the next meeting. Mr J. P. THOMAS thought that-fencing of the flower beds on the Castle grounds worth more than the beds. Alderman PETER JONES said the flowers flour- ished at the entrance from the Churchyard and that all appreciated the marked improvement of the place. MR ISAAC HOPKINS'S LEASE. Mr Isaac Hopkins attended the Council with reference to the lease of his house, terms for which had been quoted in May, 1892, and not taken up. Having obtained permission to address the Council, Mr HOPKINS said it was not his fault that the conditions were not carried out. It was between the Council and the Town Clerk. His deeds bad been with the Town Clerk for over three years and if he got the deeds properly made, he was willing to do everything the Council wanted him to do. He was not going to turn the slates upside down* but have new slates and put the best pressed bricks in the chimney and not use stones which had been there a long time. (Laughter,) It was not right to throw him out. There was a difference in his case, as a contract had been made between him and the Council by which South-road was improved. The TOWN CLERK said, as far as the Council was concerned, there was absolutely no responsibility or any blame. If there was any blame, be must accept it himself with this qualification. It was true that Mr Hopkins handed him the deeds quite three years ago and from time to time efforts were made to deal with cases where there was an out- standing term. In the case of Mr Hopkins and many others in that locality, there was an out- standing term as to one portion of the premises and until the end of July last year that difficulty was not got rid of. There was an accumulation of those leases and it took a considerable time to get over the whole of them. The whole of the agree- ments for the new leases were, as far as Mr Hopkins and others were concerned, ready at the meeting of the Finance Committee when he report was brought in which led to the publication of that schedule, but he thought it was stated and the resolution was passed on the under- standing that while the terms were formally with- drawn it was with the intention of recommendiug the same terms to each of the applicants with this difference, however—that instead of the Council asking for payment of the commuted fine from the time the terms were quoted up to the present time they would base the calculations on the same terms and ask for payment from the date when the lease was actually renewed. He informed Mr Hopkins that that was the understanding and that nobody would be injuriously affected. All the applications would again come before the Committee and the terms, as he understood, would be again recom- mended. That was distinctly mentioned at the Committee whose object really was to bring matters into line so that from this time out the Council would have a clear record of leases the conditions of which had been wilfully disregarded or terms which applicants had neglected to take up. In the absence of the Chairman of the Finance Committee, he did not think it advisable to do more that day, but on behalf of lessees who had instructed him to prepare leases, he asked that the matter should come without way delay before the Committf e. He did not know whether there would be any objection to their being referred to the Com- mittee. Mr WM. TEOMAS said a resolution had been passed with reference to lapsed conditions and the applicants would simply have to apply again, that was all. The TOWN CLERK.—That is all, Mr WM, THOMAS added that any within or without the list could apply to-day or to-mcrrow. Mr MARKS—There is no hardship. The TOWN CLERK did not think it well to refer them in the absence of the Chairman of the Com- mittee. Mr WM. THoMAs-Let each one apply again in the usual way. Alderman PETER JONES said some applicants had not only not accepted the terms, but probably did not wish to do so and therefore it would be quite use- less to refer all of them to the Committee. The in- tention was to have the leases and their terms and conditions posted up. He presumed that the terms would be pretty much the same as before, but the lessees would have the advantage of a new lease for seventy-five years from the present date instead of several years unexpired at the increased rent. The TOWN CLERK said the increased rent would ouly represent the money which had not been paid by the applicants. Mr R. J. JONES asked if it was taken for granted that the terms were otherwise to be the same as heretofore ? In some cases the estimated value of the premises to be renewed was higher than when the terms were quoted so that the fine for renewal would be much increased. Now, if it was under- stood that the lessees who had not renewed through no fault of their own was to have renewals on the old estimated value of their premises, there would not be the slightest hardship. If they were to have renewals on the increased ratable value of their houses there would be hardship. He took it that the terms would be based on the old ratable value. Alderman PETER JONES aid that certain resolu- tions had been passed giving certain instructions, and he presumed that each case would be taken on its merit on application, but practically what was surmised would be carried out, though perhaps not in every detail. Having passed the resolutions it was not right that the Council should depart from them. The terms would be considered afresh when the applications were again made. The TOWN CLERK said be would ask the Council's permission to intimate to the persons whose names were on the first schedule that the Council were prepared to consider their applications ? Mr WM. THoMAs-Yes, on their merits. The TOWN CLERK added that, acting for a good many of the parties, he should place their applica- tions on the next agenda and therefore it would be only right that he should intimate the position of the Council to others for whom he did not act. Mr D. C. ROBERTS said if the applicants were dealt with in the way suggested there would be no hardship. No one stated clearly at the previous meeting what had been stated there that day, that it was the intention to renew on the same basis as three years ago. If that was stated, he should not have pressed his amendment. He thought that was the fair way to treat the applicants who had not renewed through no fault of their own. Mr WILLIAM THOMAS eaid that was a very im- portant point on which the view of the Council should only be taken on a distinct proposition of which notice was given on the agenda. Members of the Finance Committee felt strongly on that matter and he hoped nothing would be taken for granted as to the course to be pursued by the Council unless there was a proper resolution. As tfar as the Council was concerned that day, the matter was open. If, however, it was thought hat the lapsed terms should be renewed on the fame basis as before, there must be notice of motion to that effect or a recommendation by the Com- mittee. At present it was an open question. Mr MARKS—So it is. The TOWN CLERK—It will come from the Com- mittee. Mr PEAKE—Yes, on each case. Mr R. J. JONES-if the Committee were foritfied with an instruction by the Council it would be better. It was then understood that the applications could be renewed and that each case would be treated on its merits. GENERAL PURPOSES. Mr Wynne brought up the report of the General Purposes Committee which recommended that the band question should be considered and the subject was referred to the Committee for consideration. CAMBRIAN-STREET. Mr WM. THOMAS said that at the last Council meeting he stated that the depth given to Mr Hugh Hughes in Cambrian-street was more than fifty one feet given to Mrs Richards. Mr C. M. Williams showed him the terms of renewal and the depth was stated at fifty feet. It would be found that Mr Hugh Hughes's measurement was fifty-six feet odd. It was not of much importance at pre- sent, but if the property at the back and at the front was divided between two different people it would result in reducing the premises in the rear. The SURVEYOR was requested to look into the matter and report to the Committee. APPLICATIONS. Applications for renewals of leases by Mr J. P. Jones, 53, North-parade; Mr Joseph Davies, 8, Penmaesglas-road Miss M. Humphreys, 27, Cam- brian-street; and Mrs Davies, 39, Cambrian-street, were referred to the Finance Committee. THE CORPORATION AND THE GAS COMPANY. It was agreed to fix Thursday as the date of the public meeting of ratepayers and the special meeting of the Council in respect of the Council's proceeding for powers to erect new gas works. The Council then rose. PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2ND.— Before John Jenkins, Esq. (mayor), in the chair, Peter Jones and John Lewis, Esqrs. Begging Alms.—John Davies, Wrexham, labourer, and Elizabeth Davies, Aberdare, labourer's wife. was charged with having begged alms in the borough on Tuesday evening.—P.C. Powell said he saw the defendants begging from door to door in Little Darkgate-etreet. The male defendant, who was under the influence of drink, resisted when being taken to the Police Station.— The Bench sentenced the male defendant to seven days' imprisonment and dismissed the case against Elizabeth Davies. Alleged Ill-treatment of a Horse.—Jenkin Rees, 24, Bridge-street, was charged with having caused a horse to be worked whilst in an unfit state and Richard Watkins, his driver, was charged with having worked a horse whilst in all unfit state.—Mr A. J. Hughes applied for an ad- journment, on behalf of defendant, on the grounds that one of the chief witnesses for the defence j had not presented himself. —Inspector Styan, R.S.P.C.A., stated that he had made a special journey to the town for the purpose of attending that day and the application was granted on pay- ment of costs by the defendant. The Granting of Occasional Licences.—Mr Thomas of the Terminus Hotel applied for an ex- tension of time on Friday night from ten o'clock until three next morning, the occasion being the holding of a fancy dress ball in connection with a dancing class at the Corn Market Hall.—Mr Peter Jones asked whether the ball was held in connec- tion with any public club and, on being informed in the negative, said it seemed to him that a line must be drawn somewhere. He had seen applica- tions by the Cycling Club and other public clubs, but he did not think it was ever contemplated that every party of that sort should come within the limits of an application of that kind. —After some Erivate discussion between the members of the tench, the Mayor asked why the ball could not be started at six ?—Applicant said persons could not get off to attend at that time.—The Mayor This dancing business must be carried on at night.— Applicant said he had nothing to do with the dancing. He was merely asking for the licence to lell refreshments.—The Mayor: We grant an extension until one o'clock.
LLANBADARN FAWR.
LLANBADARN FAWR. PETTY SESSIONS, At the ordinary monthly sessions, held on Thursday, before B. E. Morgan, N. Bray, and D. Thomas, Esqrs., Edward Jone and Henry Hughes, both of Llanbadarn, were fined half-a-crown and costs for having been drunk on February 14th.- David Elias Phillips was sworn in as constable for the county.
ABERAYRON.
ABERAYRON. ST. DAVID'S DAY.—The Debating Society held a social entertainment on St David's night to cele- brate the day. The Rev J. M. Griffiths, vicar, presided. The following programme was per- formed Piano solo, Miss Lloyd, Llysaeron basket of wits, Master Harry Griffiths, The Vicarage recitation, Miss M. H. Davies, Police Station trio, Misses and Master Popsey Griffiths; song, Mr J. D. Jenkins, Feathers Hotel im- promptu speeches, boys addresses on Dewi Sant," by Dr Davies, Mr Gwynne Jones, Rev J. M. Griffiths, and Rev E. Morris song, Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," Mr J. D. Jenkins song, Miss Davies, TanyfroD Villa recitation, Miss Griffiths, The Vicarage song, Miss Agnes Davies song, Mr Munroe Hughes song, Miss Davies. Tanyfron Villa sung, Mr J. D. Jenkins song, Miss Agnes Davits Ged Save the Queen." THE COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS.—Mr B. C. Jones, clerk to the Guardians, as deputy returning officer, received the following nominations :—Aercn electoral division—This is a reconstituted division, comprising Llanddewi Aberarth Upper, Henfynyw Upper, Ciliau Aeron, and Llanerchaeron. The only nomination here was that of Mr John Morgan Howell. His nomination papers were as follows :— Proposer, Mr Evan Evans, Maesygaer seconder, Mr Thomas Evans, Tynant; assentors, Messrs William Davies, Ciliau Cottage Evan Rees, G'au- faen; David Davies, Parknoyaddfach; Mary Rees, Neuadd-ddu Shop Margaret Jones, Bryn- aeron John Jones, Pencwm William Griffiths, Nenadd-ddu; Jonathan B. Jones, Ciliau Park. Proposer, Edward George, Tynyporth seconder, James Evans, Foundry; assentors, Evan Davies, Troedyrhiwdrych Evan Jones, Cilcert; David Williams, Ffyllonfawr; Griffith Jones, Ffosbont- bren Evan Owens, Maesteg; John Williams, Crossway John Williams, Brynarfor John LloyJ, Crossway. Proposer, John Williams, Glenview seconder, S. E. Davies, C.M. assentors, D. Jones, Garden Cottage Rowland Pugh, David Pugh, J. Jones, Union; E. M. Jenkins, Thomas Jones, Clifton; Henry Thomas, Thomas Evaos, Laura, all of Aberarth. Abera) ron-This is also a reconstituted district comprising Henfynyw Lower and Llanddewi Aberarth Lower, or the district known as the Aberayron Urban District. E. Lima Jones, chemist, L. and Non. Rev Gwilym Evans, Independent minister, L. and Non. Cilcennin- Major Prica Lewes, Tyglynaeron, C. and Ch. Dr Jenkyn Lewis, L. and Non. Llansantffraed- Evan Morgan, merchant, C. and Ch.; David Edwards, farmer, L. and Non. —On Tuesday at the Town Hall Mr B. C. Jcnes, deputy returning officer, sat to hear objections. Mr E. Lima Jones, one of the can- didates of the Aberayron division, objected to the validity of the nomination of the Rev Gwilym Evans, the other candidate for the division, on the ground that he waa not a county elector nor enrolled on the county electors list. His name appeared on the lodgers parliamentary lift, but Dot on the county electors list. Under section eleven of the Municipal Corporations Act, 1882, which was incorporated with the Local Government Act, 18S8, section seventy-five, he was therefore disqualified to become a candidate.—Mr Evans. who was present, submitted no anewef to the objection.—The Returning Officer allowed the objection.—In the contested two electoral divisions cf Cilcennin and Llansantffread the elections are foueht with unusual zest. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.—A meeting of Managers was held at the Magistrates' Room on Saturday, February 26th, present Dr Davies, vice-chairman, presiding Mrs Munro Hughes, Miss Jones, Danon Mrs T. Z. Jones Messrs Morgan Evans, J.P.; W. Williams, draper; J. Jones, Cwmere John M. Howell, E. Lima Jones G. Gwyn Jones, headmaster; B. C. Jones, clerk.—The Chairman said the only question on the agenda was that of selecting a mistress for the school in accordance with the terms of the advertisement which he read. There were six candidates. He believed only two of them had a knowledge of Welsh, namely, Miss Lewis of Llanarth and Miss Evans of Tynant, who was at Aberystwyth.—It was stated by the Headmaster that a knowledge of Welsh would be very serviceable, other qualifications being equal, and in that case it appeared that the two ladies he had named possessed every qualifica- tion which the others had. It was for them to suggest what course should be adopted to proceed with the selection.—Mr Williams proposed and Mr J. Jones seconded and it was carried unanimously to reduce the number of candidates to the two who had a knowledge of Welsh, they being Miss Lewis and Miss Evans.—Mr Morgan Evans enquired whether if the Managers coincided and if the Headmaster was agreeable, would it not be desirable to hear the viewa of the Headmaster as to the relative suitability for the work of the two ladies before the meeting ?—The Headmaster responding, said that both the ladies were qualified to do the work which they required them for.—Mr M. Evans asked how far did Miss Lewis's experience operate in her favour ?—The Headmaster replied that she taught a large class in an elementary school. To teach a class of seventy implied necessarily a more or less mechanical mode of teaching, whereas their work required more individual treatment.—Mr M. Evans then observed that the kind of experience which Miss Lewis had had was more of a disadvantage to her than an advantage in the work of a secondary school.—The Headmaster replied it was not necessarily an ad- vantage. Miss Hooke had come from a large school and had been a successful teacher, but she had felt that her previous training had made it difficult for her to adapt herself for her work with them. Again, Miss Lewis said she was going in fer matriculation, but Miss Evaos had already passed the Welsh matriculation examination and she was fresh from the inspiration of a university.—The yoting was then proceeded with in writing when it was found that Miss Evans had obtained nine votes, being the unanimous vote of the meeting.— Mr J. M. Howell proposed and Mrs Munro Hughes seconded that Miss Evans be appointed mistress and this was ca.rried.-Mis8 Evans is the eldest daughter of Mr T. Evans, Tynant, Ciliau Aeron. She is twenty-two years of age and spent her apprenticeship at Ciliau Aeron School under Mr J. B. Jones. From this school she passed the Queen's scholarship examination in the first class, being bracketed first in Welsh. She entered the day training department of the University College, Aberystwyth, and during the same term she passed the Welsh matriculation examination, taking Welsh as a subject, together with Latin, mathematics, chemistry, English, and history. Professor Anwyl, writing of her, said I was struck by her interest In her Welsh studies. Of her general conduct and regularity, I can speak in the highest terms and to these qualities of character in a student I always attach special importance in making recommenda- tions such as this." Miss Evans will undertake duty on Tuesday, March 1st. PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD.—Rev J. M. Griffiths (in the chair), John Hugh Jones and J. O. Davies, Esqrp. Selling Adulterated Whiskey.—S. Evans, Aber- ayron, was fined £1 and costs for selling whiskey at Llanarth fsir under proof. Supplying a Drunken Person.—A. Jones, Gambia, was fined £1 and costs for supplying David Lewis, Waterloo-street, with beer when drunk. Drunkenness.—D. Jones, L. Jones, and D. Lewis of Aberayron were fined 5s, 5s, and 7s 6d respec- tively for drunkenness.
LONDON.
LONDON. EISTEDDFOD. —The annu al eisteddfod in connection with the Welsh Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, City- road. was held at Queen's Hall, Langham place, on Thursday, February:24th. The hall was crowded, the London Welsh, who had been looking forward to the function,'attending in large numbers. The eisteddfod was in every way a success, the com- petitions being interesting and well contested. Mr R. W. Perks, M.P., presided. Cadvan conducted while Mr Bryceson Treharne, acted as accompanist. The adjudicators were Music, Messrs Alberto Randegger and David Jenkins. Mus. Bac.; elocution Messrs Carrington Willis and-Tudor Rhys poetry, Cadvan; translation, Messrs Llewelyn Edwards, M.A., and W. E. Davies. The duties of hon, sec. wre satisfactorily conducted by Mr E. Maengwyn Davies, assisted by Mr Tudor Rhys. The prelimi- nary test competitions were held at the City-road Chapel. The following is a list of the most inter- esting items in the programme with the names of the successful competitors :—For the best ode, Mr Humphrey Jones, Bryfdir," Festiniog. Mr Jones was not present and Mr R. M. Roberts, Faln.outh. road, his representative, was accordingly chaired amidst the great enthusiasm. The eisteddfod song was sung by Miss Gertrude Hughes. The cere- mony proved very interesting by reason of its being conducted entirely in the Welsh language. Chief choral competition, test piece Put Off, 0 Jerusalem (Judith), by Dr Hubert Parry, prize £30 and gold medal. Four choirs competed, Jewin Choir, conducted by D. E. Morgan Castle-street Choir, conducted by D. E. Griffiths King's Cross Choir, conducted by Madog Davies; Falmouth-road Choir, conducted by John Jones. The Falmouth- road Choir proved to be the best in balance, voices, and general style and was awarded the prize. The test piece for the male voice party competition was Beleaugard (Sullivan), prize £20. Four choirs competed, being theSouth London Choir, conducted by E. James King's Cross Choir, conducted by by Madog Davies Castle-street Choir, conducted by D. E. Griffiths; and a choir whose name did not transpire. King's Cross Choir was awarded the prize.
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ILLANFIHANGEL-Y. .CREUDDYN.
ILLANFIHANGEL-Y. CREUDDYN. SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.—It has been the custom now for many years to give the Sunday school of this place an annual treat by way of a tea party. The practice was commenced when the Rev J. D. Jones was vicar of the parish. The tea was held this year on Friday, February 18th, when a large number of both ages came together to partake of the good supplies provided for the occasion. Tea was served at the schoolroom and commenced at four o'clock. Ten families very kindly brought tables, llamdy, those of the Rev J. P. Evans, vicar, presided ovtr, in the absence of Mrs Evans, by Miss Stedman, Dolau-yr-eglwys, and Miss Jenkins, Felinucheldre Mr F. R. Roberts, Penywern, in the absence of Mrs Robert-, by Mrs Mary Hughes, Miss Maria Edwards, and Miss Sarah Hopkins Mr John Jones, Abertrinant. by Miss Evans and Miss Anne Davies Mr Richard Jenkius, Tanllan, by Miss Margaret Davies and Mrs Catherine Evans Mr Joseph Jones, Abermagwr, by Miss Evans and Miss Kate Pugh Mr Frederick Hughes, Penlan-isaf, by Mrs and Miss Hughes Mr Morgan Richards, Blaencynon, by Mrs and Miss Richards Mr Joel Morgan, Pylli-uchaf, by Miss Morgan Mr James Rattray, Lisburne House, in the absence of Mra Rattray, by Miss Griffiths and Miss Elizabeth Evans Mr and Ebenezer Davies, Cynon Fawr, by Mrs and Miss Duvies. After tea was ovtr, the schoolroom was cleared and arranged for the public meeting in the evening, which commenced at seven o'clock. The following programme was gone through :—Recitation, Ffermdy ar Dan," William Lewis Evans (juur), Dolaticeunint duet, Cam dyweyd yr hanes Miss Mary Alice Evans, Farmers Arms, and Mies Ellen Sophia Hughes, Peulanissaf recitation, Ar gefn y merlyn du," Morgan Bennett Davies, Cynon Fawr solo, Mae dy eisiau di bob awr," Miss Maria Anna Evans, Cnwch recitation, IJew a'r Llygoden," John Thomas Morgans, Pen-y-ifordd duett by Miss Lydia Jane Wright, Post Office, and Miss Mary Anne Jane Evans, Doiauceunant recitation, Gwahanol fath o ferched," Evan Jon33, Tan-yr-allt solo, Joseph yn y carchar," Morgan Evans (junr), Caegwyn. recitation, Pysgottwr a'i Babell," Richard Hopkins; solo, Gwad yr hen Geninen Werdd," Mr David Charles Evans, Cnwch; dialogue, "Y Dywesen Oeddfcd," MisdMary Anne Davits, Cynon Fawr, and Miss Edith Maud Hughes, Ponlanissaf recitation, "Y GorchestionaGyn-twnodd Dirwest," John Joues, Tanyrallt recitation, Taid a Nain," Sarah Lizzie Let., i, Baccymor, a very young girl Bong, by the Choir, from" Cantata Jcshua," under the leadership of Mr William Lewis Evans, Dolau- ceunant solo, "Chwifio'r Cadach Gwyn," Miss Maggie Evans, Farmers Arms; dialogue, "Pa un Orsu Priodi ai Peidio," by two sisters, Miss Margaret Alica Jones and Miss Elizabeth Jane Jones, Troedrhiwfelen recitation, Ciefyd y Sal," Miss Elien Sophia Hughes; solo, 41 Cydgauoad yr Udgorn," Mr John Evans, Village reci-ation, Bessie a'r Adarn Bach," Miss Elizabeth Gwladya Evans, Doiauceunant solo, by Miss Jane Powell; recitation, "0 Paid a Myn'd i'r Dafarn," Miss Anne Jana Morgans, Penffordd duet, Duw Daniel," Miss Lyilia Jane Wright and Miss Mary Anue Jane Evans recitation, Llwynog a'r Fran," James Latimer Hughes, Penlanissaf; recitation, Mae Genyf Fonnet Newydd," Mary Jane James, Village; solo, "A Gaf ii Esgyn Fry," William Lewis E<.ans (junior); recitation, Penblwydd Gwen," Miss Mary cilice Evans recitation, "A VVelwh Chwi 6," Evan Davies, Cynon Fawr song by the Choir; recitation, "Piggy Miggy," Miss Margaret Ellen Evans, Doiauceunant dialogue, Ffynnon a'r Faril Gwrw," William Lewis Evans (junior) and Morgan Evans recitation, Ceffyl yr hen Bregethwr," Isaac Jones, Troedrhiwfelen recitation, "Iesu Bendigedig," Meses Jones Morgans, Penffordd solo by Mr William Morgan Wright, Post Office; dialogue by Miss Mary Jane Owens, Village, and Miss Jane Anne Richards, Blaencynon; recitation, Pont a'r Dâo," Mr David Morgan, Cynon Fach solo, Hen Feibl fy Mam," Mr John Evans dialogae by Miss Maria Edwards, Llwyn- fynwent, and Miss Annie Rees, Caeglas trio by Mr John Evans and party, Mr D. C. Evans singing the solo recitation, Dyn Du," Richard Hopkins; recitation, Evan Benwan," Mr James Evans. Farmers' Arms recitation, Dydd y Farn," John William James; dialogue by Mr William Morgan Wright and party; recitation, "Plant y Medd- wyn," Morgan Evans song by the Choir sclo, The Song that Reached My Heart," Mr James, Marsh Village. Towards the latter end of the programme', the usual distribution of prizes in books to members of the Sunday School took place. There were eleven scholars who had been present on every Sunday in the year. Three had missed one and three had missed two Sundays. There was one young girl who had recited during the year as many as 6,082 verses. Mr Joseph Jones, Abermagwr, the superintendent, who selected the books, which numbered over 100, and who col- lected subscriptions, read cut the list and the books were given away by the Rev J. P. Evans. The proceedings passed off during the day very satis- factorily. At the end, the Vicar proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the ladies who had kindly pro- vided tea and cake for the afternoon, as well as to the Superintendent of the school who, in acknow- ledging, proposed the same to the Chairman. A very enjoyable meeting was brought to a close by singing Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," Mr Wm. Lewis Evans, the leader, taking up the solo.
CARDIGANSHIRE ASSIZES.
CARDIGANSHIRE ASSIZES. The spring Assizes for the county of Cardigan were opened at Lampeter on Monday before Sir Walter Phillimore. His Lordship arrived by the afternoon train on Monday and was met by the High Sheriff (Colonel Lewes, Llysnewydd), the Undersheriff (David Lloyd, Esq.), and the Chaplain (the Rev Rhys Jones Lloyd, Troedyraur), and es- corted by a posse of police officers under the com« mand of Mr Superintendent Phillips to the Bryn. On Sunday afternoon the Judge attended divine service at St Peter's Chu!ch, when the Chaplain preached. The commission was read at eleven o'clock on Monday morning, after which the following gentle- men were called on the grand jury :—Lieutenant Colonel Howell, foreman; C. H. Lloyd Fitz- williams, T. H. R. Hughes, W. Inglis Jones, Wm. Jones. Tregaron, Sir James W eek Szlumper, Captain Parry Pryse, Captain James Stewart, Llandyssul, Major Bonsall, the Rev J. M. Griffiths, Aberayron, Thomas Davies, Edward A. Powe 1. Nanteos, James Jones, Swansea, Augustus Brig- stocke, Thomas Powell Lewis, Ffosrhydgaled, and A. C. Newland, Esqrs. In charging the grand jury, the JUDGE said he was extremely glad to bo able to congratulate them once again upon the excellent state of the county. He believed it was a compliment not infrequently received by the grand juries from her Majesty's judges. He must say that it was extremely satis- factory that he should be able to inform them that as far as he was aware no bills would be laid before the grand jury. He held a certificate from the Governor of Carmarthen Prison to the effect that no prisoner had been committed for custody for the county and that as far as he was aware there were no prisoners at the gaol. His (the Judge's) duty and the grand jury's was in consequence exceedingly light. They had come together to discharga a public function and he was glad to be able to say that if there was anything to be done they were there to do it. The excellent state of the county was such that there was nothing before them to do. That waa the more remark- able because the Assizes had been post- poned for something like six weeks past the usual date. Judges usually came down in the month of January, but there they were at the end of February and notwithstanding that delay no crime had been committed calling for their en- quiry. He did nor, know whether the grand jury had any presentment to make or not. If not, he should have pleasure in thanking them for attend- ance and to discharge them. The grand jury having retired and then returned into Court, the FOREMAN said there was no pre- sentment to be made, but the grand jury desired to congratulate his Lordship on his recent eleva- tion to the Bench. The JUDGE said he was much obliged to the grand jury. He hoped it would be his duty to frequently revisit that most law-abiding part of her Majesty's dominions. He thanked them very much for theit attendance and discharged them. The HIGH S IERIFF said, on behalf of the county of Cardigan, he had great pleasure in presenting his Lordship with a pair of white gloves. The Judge having acknowledged the presenta- tion, a civil cause in which the London and Pro- vincial Bank, Aberystwyth, were the plaintiffs and Joseph Jones, Saw Mills, Newtown, was the de- fendant, was called on, but there being no appear- ance, the Judge announced the business of the Assizes to be closed.
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CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—Approximate return of traffic receipts for the week ending February 27th, 1898 Miles open, 250. Passengers, parcels, &c.. E2,217 merchandise, minerals, and live stock. 92,697 total for the week, 94,914 aggregate from commencement of half-year, £ 34,4S9. Actual traffic receipts for the corresponding week last year: Miles open, 250 passengers, parcels. &c., E2,230 merchandise, minerals, and live stock. E2,633 total for the week, £ 4,863 aggregate from commencement of half-year, £ 34,3S2. 10' crease for the week :-Passeogers, parcels, &c.) ;CO merchandise, minerals, and live stock, t64 total for the week, JE51 aggregate from com- mencement of half-year, E-. Decrease for the week: Passengers, parcels, &o, £13; merchandise, minerallf- and live stock, £ —j; total for the week, £ — '> Aggregate from commencement of half-year, £ —• Aggregate increase: Passengers, parcels, &c..Z-; merchandise, minerals, and live stock, £ 164 J total for the week, £-; aggregate from commeuoo- ment of half-year, £ 107. Aggregate decrease passengers, parcels, &c., 957 merchandise* minerals, and live stock, £- total for week,g-; aggregate from commencement of half-year, £ —