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The Welsh Farmers' Gazette, Friday, March ilth, 1898. flnrhct JtcportB. CORN AVERAGES. For the week ending March 5th. The following are the qnautili™ sola, and the prices this year and last year QUANTITIES SOLD. PRICES. This year Last year Thisyear Lastyear Wheat 52,833. 47,981 35s 10d.- 28s 3d Barley 44,953. 33,147 28s OJ ..23s Od Oats 17,289. 16,093 17s lid 16s 3d BIRMINGHAM CATTLE, Tuesday.—Cold weather, fair supply slow trade. Prices:— Beef, 41cl to 6id; mutton, 5id to Sid per lb veal, Od to Od per lb bacon pigs, 9s Od to 9a 6d porkets, 10a to 10s 6d sows, 7s Od per score. OSWESTRY POULTRY AND BUTTER MAR. KET, Wednesday.—The following were the prices: —Fresh butter, Is 2d to Is 3d per lb eggs, 14 to 15 for 1/0 potatoes, Os Od to Is Od,per score new potatoes (English), Od to Od per lb; beef, 6d to 8d per lb mutton, 7d to 9d veal, 7d to 9d lamb, Od to Od pork, 6d to 8d fow Is, 4s Od to 4s 6d ducks, 5s Od to 6s 6d per couple geese, Os Od to Os Od per lb turkeys, Od to Od per lb rabbits, per annple, 2s 2d to 2s 4d carrots, 4s Od to 4s 6d per cwt. ABERYSTWYTH, MONDAY.—Wheat, 5s 6d to 6s Od per 65 The barley, 3s 6d to 49 6d per 65 lbs oats (white), 2s 9d to 3a Od per 45 lbs black, 2a 6d to 28 9d per 45 lbs eggs, 6s 6d to 7s per hundred butter, salt, 9d to lid per lb: fresh, lId to Is Id per Ib fowls, 4s Od to 4a 6d per couple; chickens, Os Od to Os Od per couple ducks, Os Od to 0/0 per couple geese, Os Od to 0s Od each turkeys, Os to Os Od new potatoes, Os Od per cwt; potatoes, 4s Od to 4s 6d per cwt. WREXHAM CATTLE, Monday.—There was a good supply of stock at to-day's market and a brisk trade was done. Good beef made 6id per lb mutton from 8d to 8id, and veal 6i. Bacon pigs made up to 10s 6d per score lbs, and store pigs from 35s to 44s each. Dairy cows fetched up to £ 19. store bullocks from £ 9 to £ 11 10s and barren heifers from 98 10s to flOs. LONDON CATTLE, Monday. -There was a fair supply of beasts on offer, comprising 70 Scotch, 120 Irish, and 1,000 English. Fat beasts were in force, but there was practically no demand for these, and trade ruled dull, even at a concession of 2d per Sibs rough cattle were difficult to sell, but prices were supported, and fat bulls and cows also in less demand. Scotch were quoted at 4s 2d to 49 3d Devon, Os Od to 4s 2d Norfolks, 4s Od to 4s 2d Lincolns, 3s lOd to 4s; Irish, 3s lOd to 4s Od and fat cows, 3s 4d to 48 Od per Ibs. Sheep were in fair supply, and met a better demand at rather higher prices 71st to 8st Down wethers 58 lOd, 9st 58 8d lOst 58 6d to 5s 8d. Lambs in good supply, but experience a very poor demand, values tending against sellers 5st fat Downs made 7s 6d to 7s lOd. Calf trade quiet. Pig trade slow. LONDON POTATOES, Monday-Short supplies and a slow trade at the following prices :— Dunbars, 110s to 120s maincrops, 100s to 110s; snowdrops, 90s to 110s; beauty of hebrons, 90s to 100; Saxon, 90s to 100s; Reading giants, 80s to 90s per ton Bruce, 80s to 90s foreign, 3s to 3a 6d per bag. LONDON DEAD MEAT, Monday. —Fair supplies and trade very slow. Prices :—English beef, 3s 4d to 3s lOd; Scotch sides, 3s 6d to 3s lOd ditto shorts, 3s lOd to 4s Od American, 2s 8d to 3s 4d ditto inferior, unchanged; British mutton, 4s Od to 4s 2d; do. foreign, 28 8d to 3s 4d; lamb, 6s 8d to 7s 4d veal, 3s 4d to 4s Sd pork, 3s 4d to 48 2d per 8 lbs. BRADFORD WOOL, Monday.—Business in wool continues very slow, but prices are well main- tained, fine in wools perhaps being a shade harder. There is not much doing in mohair, but prices are kept up by firmness at the sources of supply. In yarns the o jtlook is no better, offers from abroad being lower than local spinners can accept; mohair spinners, however, continue busy. In pieces the cold weather is still checking the spring trade. CORK BUTTER, Moti(iay.-Primest, 000s per cwt; prime, OOs; firsts, 108s seconds, 96s thirds, 87s fourths, OOs fifths, 00s. Mild-cured Choice. 00s; superfine, 104a fine mild, 99s miid. 00a choice boxes, 95a choicest ditto, 003. Kegs- Seoonds, OOs. In market: 15 firkins, 0 keg, and twelve mild, and 0 box, GRIMSBY FISH, Tuesday. —Thirty-four steamers and thirty smacks landed moderate for which there was a strong demand. Quota- tions :-Soles, Is 6d to 2s Od turbot, Os lOd to Is 6d brills, 8d to Is 4d lobsters, 2s Od per lb; plaice, 5s Od to 6s Od per lb; lemon soles, Os Od to 8s Od whitches, 4s Od live halibut, 10s Od to 12s Od dead, 8s Od to J Os Od per stone; congers, 2s Od to 3s Od; live ling, 2s Od to 3s; dead, Is 6d to 2s Od live cod, 3s Od to 5s Od dead, 2s Od to 3s Od live pkate, 6s 6d to Os Od dead, 4s 6d each hake, 008 to 00s; live coalfish, 00s; dead, OOs per score kit haddocks, 10s to 12s per box codling, 0s whitches, Os Od mackerel, 0s per score live dabs, OOs dead, 00s whiting, Os Od to Os Od roker, OOs per score bed, OOs to OOs per box sturgeon, OOs per stone; whitings, Os Od to Os per stone. PWLLHELI.—Butter, Is 3d per lb eggs, 10 for sixpence sucking pigs, 15s to 18s apiece poultry, from Is 3d to Is 9d each.

TALYBONT. PETTY SESSIONS.— Of late there has been a dearth of cases at these sessions which are held monthly. On Thursday, for the second month in succession, there was not a single case down for hearing.

CARDIGAN. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At the last meeting of the Board, Mra Margaretta Davies, St. Dogmell's, was selected out of four candidates for the post of nurse for the Workhouse. BOROUGH AUDITORS.—There being only two nominated as borough auditors, viz., Messrs Rd. Thomas, accountant, Pendre. and John Of en, solicitor's clerk, Pendre, they were declared duly elected on the 1st of March.

MID-AERON. BULL CLUB.-On Friday last there arrived in Mid-Aeron three bulls purchased for the use of the members of the Mid-Aeron Bull Club. Great interest was taken in their arrival by the farmers of the district, who are highly pleased with them. Two of the three are bhorthorns and were purchased at the Birmingham bull sale nn the previous day by a committee consisting of Mr Evan Jonathan, Tyngwndwn, Mr Thomas Evaus, Green Grove, and Mr J. Howells, Hafod, who were authorised to buy two suitable bulls for a sum not exceeding £80. These gentlemen were assisted in their work of selection by Mr Moffat, Falcondale, whose services were kindly placed at the disposal of the Committee by Mr Harford free of cost co the club. The third is a black Welsh bull bred by Mr Greaves. It was the best of the bulls inspected in different parts of North Wales by a committee consisting of Mr Evan Jonathan. Mr D. Jenkiris, Pentrefelin, andMr J. Jenkins, Glauwern. The club gives every promise of being a great success.

LLAJN FIHANUEL-Y- CREUDUYN. DEATH OF MR JAMES PUGII, CNWCH.—The death of Mr James Pugh, Cnwch Coch, took place on Wednesday, February 23rd, aged seventy-three years. The deceased was a miner by occupation and had worked for a very long period of years at Frongcch Mine. He gave up his work about two years ago owing to his health failing. He was a faithful deacon with the Wesleyanq at Cnwch. where his loss will be greatly felt. He had beAn married twice and had survived both wives. He had many children. A" wy Inos" was kept on Monday evening, February 28th, conducted by the Rev D. R. Jones, pastor of the chapel. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, March 1st. The interment was made at L1anfihangel-y- Creuddyn Churchyard. The Rev D. R. Jones and the Rev T. H. Williams, Wesleyan minister, officiated at the house before starting and paid high tribute to the deceased as a Christian and a faithful member of their Church. The service was conducted in the Church and at the graveside by the Rev J. P. Evans, vicar of the parish. The day was wet and stormy, but the fun rat was largely attended notwithstanding.

CORWE.N ANNUAL COMPETITIVE AND LITERARY MEETINGS. —The seventh annual competitive and literary meet- ing of the Calvinistic Methodists Sunday Schools in Edeymion were held on Wednesday, the 2nd inst. The Rev H. Cernyw Williams presided at the afternoon meeting and Mr W. Foulkes Jones, J. P., in the evening, and both meetings were conducted by the Rev W. Williams-Lloyd, Gwyddelwern. The musical adjudicator was Mr W. M. Roberts, Wrexham, and Mr Bryan Warhutsi, acted as accompanist. The prizes were awarded as follows): —Recitation for children under sixteen, Hen Feibl Mawr fy Nuin," 1st, Lizzie Jones, Glyn- dyfrdwy 2nd, Griffith Price, Moeladda 3rd, W. White Davies, Cynwyd. Composing an essay on The History of Saul," 1st, Jane Jones, Efailwen, Gwyddelwern 2nd, Catherine Roberts, Moeladda 3rd, Ellen Roberts, Siamberwen, Gwyddelwern. Tencr solo, H,)ffder y Cymro," best John Evans, Llechwedd, Llandrillo. Answering test questiotis on the History of Jtsus Christ," 1st, Arthur R. Imghes, Grove House, Gwyddelwern 2nd prize divided between Griffith Price, Moeladda, and Foulk Evans, Cynwyd. Translation, Welsh to English, 1st, Robert E. Davies, Cynwyd; 2nd, Miss Jones, Bwlchgwyn, Gwyddelwern. l'est questions i. Samuel, i-xv (for scholars under sixteen), 1st, Jane Jones, G yddelwern 2nd, John D. Evan?, Cynwyd equal third, E. Roberts, Siamberwen, Gwyddelwern, J.Buckley Hughes. Corwen, aal Sarah Grace Hughes, Grove House, Gwyddelwern. Eoglyn, Goliath," Mr William Evans, Cynwyd. Essay, Sefyllfa Crefydd yn amser Saul," Lloyd Jones, Maesgwyn, Gwyddelwern. Juvenile Choir competition, Dan ofal Duw y Nefoedd," Gwyddel- wern Juvenile Choir, conducted by Mr E. L. Hannam. Test questions on I. Samuel i-xv. (for eohnlara nnrlAr tw«iifcv-nnp^. lilt. TJnvrl Jnnoa 1\{" gwyn, Gwyddelwern 2nd prize divided between Annie Roberts, Glyndyfrdwy, and Robert'E. Davies, Cynwyd 3rd, D. Davies, Glyndyfrdwy. Recita- tion, lesu o Nazareth," 1st, J. Antnony Jones, Glyndyfrdwy 2nd, Thomas Roberts, Cynwyd. Alto solo, "0 R-stin the Lord," Miss Edwards, Corwen. Essays, Nodweddion cymeriad Hannah," 1st, Mrs Lloyd, Glyndyfrdwy 2nd, Mrs Jones, Gwyddelwern. Ladies Choir com- petition. "Eos Lais" and Rhuban Morfydd," best Llandrillo Choir. Essays;, Yr Ysgol Sabbothol yn Edeyrnion," best William Davies, Cynwyd. Male choir competition, Come, merry Comrades," Cynwyd Choir. Chief choral com- petition, Molwch yr Arglwydd," four choirs com. pt-ted, and the prize was awarded to Cynwyd Choir, conducted by Mr E. Williams, schoolmaster. Poem, tc Dafydd yn ffoi rhag Absalom," Mr R. Hughes, Tynycefn, Corwen. Solo bass competition, "0 Sanctaidd Wr Gofidus," Mr J. R. Jones, Efailymeusydd, Llandrillo. Choral competition, Ai Gwir Yw?" for choirs not exceeding thirty in number, Cynwyd Choir. Test questions on the Psalms, Evan Roberts, Post Office, Llandrillo. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, FRIDAY, MARCH 4TH. —Present Dr Jones, chairman Messrs John Hughes, John Jones, R. R. Roberts, Godfrey Parry and M'ss Hughes, Corwen; Messrs W. E. Williams and Thomas Owen, Llangar; Rev Ivan T. Davies an i Mr Henry Davies, Llan- drillo Messrs E. O. V. Lloyd, Llansantffraid G.D. Richard Jones, Bryneglwys David Jone", and W. A. Jones, Cerrigydruidion Edward Roberts, Llansantffraid G.C. William Ellis and John Roberts, LI tngollen Rural Mrs Richards and Mrs Robertg, Llangollen Urban Messrs John C. Jones and Henry Herbert, Liangwm Rev J. S. Jones and Mr D. W. Roberts, Llan- tysilio; Messrs Thomas Hughes, clerk; E. Derbyshire and E. Foulkes, relieving officers; R. Williams, master. Statistics.-Out-rt,lief administered during the past fortn ght: Corwen district, per Mr E. Derby- shire,: 959 12s Od to 240 paupers corresponding period las year, f60 Os Od to 270 paupers. LL«n gollen district, per Mr E. Foulkes, 1:58 6a 3d to 256 paupers corresponding period last year, f60 Os lOd to 261 paupes Number ot iumates in the House, 53 corresponding week lasL year, 66. Number of vagrants r lieved during the past fortnight, 41 correpnndinfl fortnight lust year, 37. Amount of the Treasurer's balance due to the union, J6989 4s 3d. Workhouse Improvements.-A letter was read from the Local Government Board approving of the plans of the proposed alterations to be made at the Workhouse in order to provide improved laumlry accommo lation, &c., and specifying a sum which may be expended by the Guardians on the works. Compulsory Detention of Habitual Druiikardg.- A commu; icatioti was read from the parich of Bir- mingham soliciting support to resolutions adopted in favour ( f giving boards of guardians and other auti orit es more powtr to deal with habitual drunkards. That on sufficient proof being fur- nished of any person being an habitual drunkard, he or she may be certified for compulsory dett-ution in like manner as is now done under the several Acis for the detention of lunatics, all necessary safeguards being provided to prevent abuse.-U pou the motion of the Rev J. S. Jones, seconded by Mr D. W. Roberts, and supported by Mr John Hughes, it was resolved to support the resolutions. Subscriptions to Institutions. -Applications having been rece ved, it was decided to subscribe the sum of JE5 5s to the Garth, Trevor, and Vron Nursing Association, and 92 2s to the Men's Convalescent Institution at Rhyl.

MACHYNLLETH FOOTBALL.—A match was played on the Rectory Field on Thursday afternoon between the Half Holidays and the Cambrian Railways Employees and resulted in favour of theHatter by seven goals to two. COUNTY SCHOOL.—The ninth te'a in connection with the Intermediate School fund was given by Mrs Davies, Maldwyn House. The proceedings, as usul, were most successful, the surplus profit amounting to E23. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. -At a meeting of the Council, held on Wednesday, Mr Edward Hughes presiding, Dr Matthews was re-electpd medical officer for the ensuing year, and Mr Richard Williams, inspector and surveyor. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE. -A meeting of the Union School Attendance Committee was held on Wednesday, Mr Edward Hughes presiding. The at endance book was submitted by Mr Daniel Howell, the attendance officer, and showed an improvement in attendance. Notice to reappoint the attendance officer at the next meeting was given. LITERARY SOCIETY.—A meeting of this society was held at Maengwyn Schoolroom on Monday evening, the Rev W. S. Jones presiding. Miss MagloDa Rees opened a debate on the Women's Franchise." Mr Trevor Jones took up the opposi tion and on a division it was decided by a majority of two that the franchise should not be extended to women. LENT.—The following preachers will take part in the Lenten services to be held at the Machynlleth Parish Church during March :-The Revs W. Richards, R.D., Cemmaes; R. Richards, Darowen; E. Kdwards, Dylife P. Jones, Llanddona, Angle- sey; J. W illiams, Penegoes J. E. Davies, M.A., Llanwrin E. Edwards. M.A., Corris J. S. Lewis, M.A., Newtown T. E. Jones, Carno D. Lewis, M.A., Llanetiddwyn. CLERICAL MEETING.—A chapter meeting of the deanery of Cyfeiliog was held at Christ Church Vestry on Wednesday of last week. The Rev Willia,n Richards, rural dean, presided. There were also present the Revs Canoe Trevor, M.A., rector R. Richards, rector, Darowen Ogwen Mogan, rector, Llaubrynmair T. R. Williams, curdte, Llanbrynmair; D. T. Hughes, Machyn- lleth. Important discussions took place on matters dealing chiefly with education and the WeMi Church Press, and many of the resolutions passed are likely to be carried out. Letters from Lord Salisbury and Mr Balfour and the Chancellor of the Exchequer were read by the Secretary. A message of sympathy with the Bishop of the diocese IIJ his illnes was ordered to be sent to Archdeacon Williams. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL (Special Meeting), MONDAY, MARCH 7TH.-Present: Councillor Richard Owen, mayor, presiding; Councillors D. Davies-Williams, vice-chairman; Lord Henry Vane Tempest, Richard Gillart, Edmund Gillart, John Thomas, J. M. Breeze, Henry LewIs. and John Pugh Messrs John Rowlands, clerk and Juhn Jones, inspector and surveyo.. ATTENDANCE OF MEMBERS. The meeting was convened to consider the ques- tion of the attendance of two members, Mr Joseph Evans and Mr John Lewis, and whether the seats should be declared vacant, over six months having eiapsed since they ha 1 attended a meeting. Mr Evans was last present on May 4th and Mr Lewis on August 3rd.-The Mayor suggested tha-, the matter should be treated in Committee aud, on the proposition of Mr Davies-Williams, seconded by Lord Henry,this was agreed.—It being explained that Mr Evans was absent through illness, it was decided not to declare the seat vacant. In the case of Mr John Lewis, the Clerk was directed to make enquiries.—It being stated -that the elee, ion, if at,y, could not be held concurrently with the ordinary election unless the seat had been declared vacant by Thursday, it was agreed to hold a special meeting on Thursday for the further consideration of ttle matter. BYE-LAWS. The Clerk said the printed bye-laws in regard to common lodging-houses had been returned by the Local Government Board for the purpose of making minor alterations and it was now necessary to make a specific application for confirtration. -On the proposition of Mr R. Gillart, seconded by Mr Henry Lewis, it was agreed to forward the bye- laws as amended for final approval.—It was also agreed, on the proposition of Mr Pugh, seconded by Mr John Thomas, to send the bye-laws in respect to nuisances for approval. MAIN ROADS QUESTION. The Clerk read a letter he had received on March 5th from the Llanidloes Town Council explaining that the County Council were not liable for the re- pair of the streets. It was in certain cases a ques- tion of indulgence rather than of lipbility.-Oti the proposition of Mr J. Pugh, seconded by Mr Ed- mund Gillart, the letter was referred to the Streets Committee for consideration. MISCELLANEOUS. Mr John Thomas drew attention to the fact that a irin slept nightly at the back of a bakery shed who, he said, was in danger of losing his life by the strong effluvia of sulphur which existed there.-It was suggested that it was the work of toe po! ce to remove the man and the Inspector stMed that he had taken action in the matter on a former occasion and thought the man would go to the Workhouse, but he evidently had not gone yet.—The Council then resolved into committee to consider the rules and byelaws in connection with the new water-supply scheme. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9TH.—Present: Mr Ellis Hughes, Cemmes, chairman, presiding; Mr John Owen, Towyn, vieeoairmau; Mrs Lloyd, Machynlleth; Messrs N. Bennett Owen, Penegoes Edward Hughes, Llanwrin John Rees, Towyn John Davies, Daroweu; Evan Evans, lowyn John Davies, Machynlleth; John Watkins, Llanbrynmair; Rowland Jones, Careinionfechan John Jones, Scub rycoed William Jones, Aberdovey Rd. Hught s, Penegoes Messrs David Evans, clerk Dan,el Morgan, assistant clerk John Jones, master and relieving officer Daniel Howell and Wm. Jones, relieving officers. Stati.stics.-Out.reHef administered during the past fo cnight: Machynlleth district, per Mr John Jones, JE19 16s Od to 77 paupers Pennal district, per Mr Wm. Jones, f32 8s 6d to 100 paupers Darowen district, per Mr Daniel Howell, £ 45 5s Od to 158 paupers. Cheques required in respect of relief for the ensuing fortnight, JE103. Number of vagrants relieved during the past fort- night, 60, an increase of 13 as compared with the CorresDondincr nprinti last- -o-par Number of inmatps -e r- tJ" -J In the House, 38 last year corresponding period, 35. Periodical.s.-The Master reported that Miss Amelia Jones had presented the inmates with a parcel of periodicals. County Rate.-The Finance Co-nmittee recom- menced payment of the following sums in county rate :—Cardiganshire, f33 14s 8d Montgomery- shire, E194 143 10d; and Merionethshire, £ 112 9s 8d. The Board ordered cheques to be drawn for the amounts claimed. The County Council Election. -Mr John Rees in quired whether at the last meeting a* letter was received from Mr DJ. Howell, the relieving officer for Llanbrynnmair district, applying for permission to seek re-election on the Montgomery County Coiiricil.-The Chairman Yes. and the letter was k °? tlle ta^le» ]t being agreed that Mr Howell should act according to his discretion.—Mr John Rees said he noticed by the papers that Mr Howell had been re-elected unopposed. He thought Mr Bircham stated when he attended the Board meeting in reference to the dispute about the sale of a pauper's effects that Mr Howell should resign his seat on the County Council. The Guardians, lio,vev,r, agreed that Mr Howell should retain his seat until the end of the term. Despite the fact that Mr Bircham strongly objected to Mr Howell sitting on the County Council, he had again sought election and had been re-elected.—Mr John Jones coucurred in the fact that Mr Howell was not aci,iiig according to tne conditions laid down at the time Mr Bircham attended the Board meeting. He was of opinion that the Guardians would have to take action in the matter or they would be held responsible for any irregularity.—Mr John Rees added that the Committee appointed to inquire into the dispute which had arisen recommended that Mr Howell should be directed to resign his seat on the County Council. — Mr Edward Hughe's expressed the same opinion, believing that Mr Howell had not acted within his right in seeking re-election.—Mr John Jones: Mr Bircham gave definite instructions that Mr Howell should resign. -inlr Evan Evans: The question is, can Mr Howell retain the post of relieving officer and also act as county councillor ?-Mr John Jones replied that Mr Bircham gave a distinct reply in the negative.—Mr John Davies, Darowen, poinred out that if Mr Howell resigned his post as relieving otticer it would make very little differ- ence to him, as he would receive an annual pension almost equal to his salary under the Superannua- tion Act.—Mr John Owen proposed that considera- tion of the matter should be deferred.—Mr John Rees said it was a matter that required settling one way or the other.—Mr John Jones concurred, adding that it was essential that the Board should act within the bouuds of regularity even if Mr Howell resigned and the Board would have to pay for the services of another person in addition to the pension due to Mr Howell. He suggested that the case should be laid before the Local Government Board for their opinion.—Mr Evan Evans sug- gebted that inquirifs should be made into the matter and that it should be fuither considered at the next meeting.—Mr John Watkins remarked that Mr Bircham questioned Mr Howell as to whether he had received permission to act as county councillor and he had replied in the negative. —Mr William Jones failed to see why the Bcaid should court the opinion of the Government Board. The Guardians were quite able to decide a matter of that kind.—It was eventually agreed to place the matter on the agenda for consideration at the next meeting. The House.-fhe Visiting Committee reported that rain fell through the roof of the House into the bedrooms.—Mr John Jones drew attention to I the position of the skylights in the House which he stated to be ridiculously out of place and did not answer the desired purpose.—It was agreed that the Visiting Committee should r-port in de- tail on both matters to the next meeting. Proposed. Cottage Hospital and Nursing Associa- tion at Towyn.— Mrs E. Cr.idlaw Roberts, Lea- hurst, Towyn, wrote atuing that a movement was on foot in Towyn for establishing a district nurse association. She had been appointed s. cretary and submi ted to the Guardians the desirability of making an annual contribution towards the sup- port of the Association. The movmeDt had been voluntarily wil taken up and with the Guardians' support it was confidently expected that the object in view would very soon be attained. The district would embrace a part of Machynlleth Union and she need not point out what a great boon the as- sistance of a trained nurse would be to the poor.- It was stated that an application had been received at the last meeting for a contribution tow ards a movement at Towyn for establishing a cottage hospital and that the application was deferred for the observationiil of the Towyn members.—Mr Evan Evans aid, on brhaif of the ra epayers of Towyn, he could say that the movement in favour of a c)ttage hospital found very little favour. The inhabitants thought it would be all right if the hospital was endowed by means of voluntary con- tributions, hut objected to any money being paid out of the rates.—Mr John Owr a said from what he had been told a district nurse was of hardly any. value to the poor. She did not attend to the sick poor, but merely called on the patient, gave instructions for the purchase of milk, mutton, beef, brandy, and other nourishments The poor had to pay for these delicacies and he failed to see how a district nurse benefited them.-Mr Evan Evans asked who, supposing the c ttage hospital proved a failure as far as contributions were concerned after a few years, would have to keep it going? The ratepayers of Towyn, he took it. The ratepayers of Towyn were dead against the hospital. but opinion was divided in regard to the establishment of a district nurse. — Mr William Jones proposed tnat both applications should be deferred until the election had taken place. He might, say that there were many reasons in favour of the establishment of a nurse.—The proposition was seconded and carried. Appointment of Overseers. -Toe Urban Council notified the B ard that Mr Thomas James, Cemetery Lodge, and Mr D. E. Davies, Albert House, had been app anted overseers of the poor of Machyn- lleth parish for the ensuing year. The Overseership Problem.-The Government Board wrote st .ting that Oil February 26th they sent a communication to Mr D. Dvis- Williams requiring him forthwith to give direct to the Guar- dians of the union sufficient security for the faith- ful discharge of his duties as assistant overseer for the parishes of I-iygarr..g and U wchyarreg. The Government Board requested to be informed within fourteen days whether Mr William'! had p ovided such security.—In r-ply to questions, the Clerk said he had received no communication on the matter from Mr Davies- Williams. At the eud of fourteen oays, if the security had not been sub- mitted he would communicate with the Govern- ment Board in accordance "ith their instructions. Appointment oj Medical Officers.-On the motion of Mr John Rees, Dr Matthews was re-appointed medical offic r for the Machynlleth outlying dis- trict. -0,1 the motion of Mr Beunett Owen, I Ir W. R. Williams wai re-app nnted for the Penegoes district;|and on the mo ion of Mr John Jones, Dr David Edwards was re appointed for the LUnbryn- mair district TherJ Werd no fre.h applications re- ceived. Assistant Matron.-On the proposition of Mrs Lloyd, Miss Anuie Jones was re-appointed assistant matron. Contributions Estimate.—The Clerk said the esti- mate of contributions would be laid before the Board at its n"xt meeting. Lighting of the House.—Mr John Owen drew attention to the lighting of the House and thought Lght could be supplied at a cheaper rate. He meutioned a system which would work quite as well and would mem a saving of about f9 a year. —The Clerk thought an improvement could be effected and suggesud that the Board should go carefully into the matter. He could assure them that it deserved their consideration.—It, was agreed that the matter should be considered by a com- mittee consisting of tile Chairman, Mr John Owen, Mr Bennett Owen, Mr Edward Hughes, Mrs Lloyd, and the Ciet-k. Calls in Arrem", -The Clerk said the only parishes who had paid the February call were Darowen, Careinion, aud Llanbrynmair. The Board would have to pay a ltrge amount in claims at the uext meeting aiid it was ebsential that the arrears should be remitted by the defaulting parishes. —Ou the proposition of Mr Edward Hughes, it was agreed to write to the assistant overseers of the parishes in arrear pressing for pay- ment. Alleged Waste of Food —It was agreed that the Committee appointed to inquire iuto tne alleged wis e of bread and m at at the House owing to the inefficiency of the system directed by the Local G irerninent Board s, oulfi meet and consider the matter in detail at the next meeting of the Guardians.—Mr David Evan. Pennal, was added to the Committee, on the proposition of Mr Wm. Jon,s, seconded by Mr Edward Hughes. {Application for Relief.-The wife of Rowland Edwards, w I)o was sentenced to three months' im- prisonment at the Merioneth Assizes, applied for out-relief. She stated she had three children, one aged ten months being at the breast.—It was agreed, on the proposition of Mrs Lloyd, seconded by Mr Edward Hugnes, to grant 2s 6d weekly relief. Tenders for Provi-iions.-The following tendera for the supp:y of provisions, etc., to the House were accepted :— Meat, Mr C. Owen; bread, J. M. Breeze al!d E. Breeze butter, E. Breeze; grocery, J. M. Breez", E. Breeze, and Henry Lewis; candl, s, Mrs C. Owen; coals, C. Lumley and Son shaving and haircutting, Edward Morris. No tenders were received for the supply of coffins and it was agreed that the Master should ask the local undertakers to tender.

ABtiRDOVEY. LITERARY INSTITUTE. —The principal gardener at Ynys- maenRwyn inspected the Literarv Institue grounds last week on behalf of Mr Corbett and suitable plants will be sent shortly to places in spois fixed upon. TEMPERANCE.-On Tuesday evening a temperance meeting was he'd at the Asternoly Rooms by the Women s temperance Society, when a temperance address was given by Mrs Charles Jones, Menai Bridge. SHIPPING.—The steamer "Pearl" arrived here on Mon- day from London with a cargo of cement. On Tuesday the Russian barquantine "Betania" arrived here from Apalachicola, Florida, U.S.A., with a carzo-of timber for Mr Chidlaw Roberts. n n WEDDING.—On Tuesday the town was exceedingly gay with bunting, celebrating the wedding of Dr Bonnor and Miss Gertrude Whitfield which took place that day at Birmingham. On his return, the bridegroom will be presented by the ambulance class with a handsome oak chair, the work of Mr G. Jones, Dol^elley, and by the inhabitants of Penhelig with a silver cottee service. AMBULANCE CLAss.-The result of the examination in first aid, recently held by Dr Hugh Joneo, has been received and the following members have passed :—Messrs J. Evans (chemist), R. Price, P.C., R. Williams, G. Jones, J. W. Morgan, J. Lumley, W. Browne, R, Ffestin Williams, J. Evans (Post Office), and O. Evans. Six failed. GALLANT RESCUE.—A local report from Ceara, South America, translated into English, has been received by Mr J. Evans, Meirion House, of a gallant rescue by Mr D. J. Williams, son of Captain O. Williams, pilot of this place, and the crew of the Liverpool barque Charlotte Young." At nine a.m., on the 21st of December in lat. 51. 35 N., long. 6. 10 W., they observed a schooner, which proved to be the Ready Rhine, flying an ensign half mast. Their course was directed towards the schooner which they found in a sinking condition. They then proceeded to launch the lifeboat, a difficult task owing to the weather at the time being a whole S.E. gale with a tremendously hign and cross sea. After succeeding in lifeboat launched, it was manned by D J. Williams (chief mate), Carl Elsen (steward), C. A. Heathy (carpenter), W. J. Owen, and G. Kirin (A.B.), all of whom acted in a most willing and heroic manner and at great risk of their lives. They then proceeded towards the schooner, the crew of which were already for leaving, having their lifebelts on. They were got off with great difficulty and were forced to leap into the boat. After the men had all been got on board, the boat proceeded towards its own vessel. Several miraculous escapes of being swamped were experienced, and it was only by the good management displayed by the crew that disaster was avoided. When leaving the boat on board it was struck by a heavy sea and smashed to pieces. The les- cued crew, who numbered five hands, were supplied with all the necessaries that could be obtained on board the barque and the following day were transferred to a steam trawler and taken to the nearest port.

NEWCASTLE EMLYN URBAN DISTRICT. PETITION TO ABOLISH THE COUNCIL. The ratepayers of Newcastle Emlyn have already had more than enough of the Urban Council for which they successfully petitioned some fifteen months ago. Urban powers were obtained and the Council were elected in April of last year. On Thursday evening last, however, nearly all the electors and ratepayers of the town assembled at the National School to protest against the urban powers and to decide upon taking such steps as will rid them of the incubus. Mr John Evans, Cambrian House, was voted to the chair. The Chairman, amid cheers, explained the object of the meeting and. after some discussion, it was decided to ask Mr W. E. George, solicitor, to give his views on the matter. Mr George, after much pressure and with evident reluctance, went forward and said that he thought they were considerably behind time and that they ougnt to have carefully considered twelve months ago whether 'Twere better to bear the ills we have than fly to those we know not of." They had petitioned in favour of urban powers and it was useless for them now to say they had done so in ignorance. They should exercise patience and give the Urban Council a fair trial. It was childish for the same people to sign petit ors of directly-contrary nature so soon one after the btlur ano it did not iract, r whether improvemes.tn weie made through the Urban Coun- cil or District Council. They would have to pay it-r them. Air John Phillips, principal of the Emlyn Grammar School, advocated giving the Urban Council a fair trial. After a lengthy discus- sion, it was almost unanimously resolved, on the motion of Mr John Davies, Bank House, seconded by Mr Timothy Jones, to petition the County Counuil to do away with the Newcastle Emly" Urban Council.