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TABLE IV. Detailed list of principal causes of deaths. Heart Disease 13 Phthuis and J uberculosis 8 Debility and Exhaustion 8 f Measles 3 Zymotic ) Scarletina 2 Diseases j D phtheria 1 ( Puerperal Fever 1 7 Convulsions. 6 Cancer 5 Premature Birth 5 Accidents. 3 Apoplexy 3 Diseases of the Kidneys 3 Influenza 3 Old Age 3 Aneurism 2 Diseases of the Liver 2 Bronchitis 1 Croup. I Diarrl ce* .• I All other causes 6 Total 80 It will be noticed that the number of deaths from heart disease is very high. It is in fact (as will be seen in Table VI.) more than double that of the kingdom. Many cases of heart disease result from rheu- matism which frequently is caused by damp and badly-ventilated houses, which are also often the starting point of phthisis, from which there have been several deaths this year. There has been a wonderful immunity from pneumonia, bronchitis, and other diseases of the lungs, only one death from these diseases having occurred This must be mainly attributable to the great mildness of the weather during the whole year. Zymotic diseases (including influenza) accounted for one-eighth of the deaths. Epidemics have been very prevaleut throughout the kingdom and there has been a visitation of them in this district. Scarlatina attacked a very circumscribed area and was not of long duration. Two children dird from the fever in an almost malignant form, the illness only lasting a very short time. The young children died from complications at- tendant on measles. In the case of death from diphtheria, I made very careful enquiries and found that it was not epidemic in the district. The houee was well-built and in a good situation there was a plentiful supply of good drinking water; the drainage was good, and the w.c. properly constructed and supplied with an automatic flushing tank. There was no further cases of diphtheria. Influenza has been and still is very prevalent and resulted in three deaths. TABLE V. Showing total births and deaths deaths from zymotic diseases diseaseveof the lungs among children under 1 year; pere over 60 years, and lb Do* I the birth and death-rates for 1897 and 13 preceding years. years. S-. I 2 « 2 • S & "5 s a £ X Q to uc «§ ,3 5 M *2 O K P V «- eS eg £ d j -C O S 0 J5" 3H g g i J t§ !$1 H £ Q P <=> FFL Q N N | 1884 94 57 0 18 5 27 27-2 16-5 1885 71 61 2 20 9 27 20-5 17-6 1886 91 62 2 15 8 30 23 4 17-9 1887 71 60 0 14 10 20 20*5 17-3 1888 89 43 0 13 8 21 25-7 12-4 1889 88 61 1 11 4 31 25-1 17*4 1890 58 41 3 3 4 25 16 6 11 7 1891 83 72 5 17 10 33 25-2 27-8 1892 70 54 0 12 3 29 21*2 16-4 1893 89 56 3 10 5 29 26-5 16-9 1894 67 64 0 8 11 24 20-2 19-3 1895 84 55 0 10 6 21 25-3 16-6 1896 82 57 1 15 5 25 24-4 16*96 1897 82 80 7 9 18 33 24-1 23-23 TABLE VI. Showing death-rate per 1,000 from certain classes of diseases (a) during the year 1897 (b) the mean in Towyn for fourteen years, and (c) the mean for 10 years in England and Wales. Towyn. England DISEASES. ™ilfe8 Up„n mean of 1896. 0j 10 years, years. Phthisis 2-35 1-70 2*65 Other iung Diseases -29 1-85 3-60 Heart Disease 3*82 1'96 1*57 Zymotic Diseases 2*05 '47 2'65 Caooer 1*47 1-30 -59 Injuries .88 '29 '65 In addition too these six tables, in which is embodied a full eprtome of the vital statistics for the year. lappeod to my report:- Table A (a farm supplied by the Local Govern- ment d) filled up ith particulars as to the area of the district in a ores populatim general death-rate and infant death-rate per 1,000 births aad a table of deaths classiifed according to diseases agea, and localities daring the year 1897. Table B (also an official fom) containing parti- culars as to population (e-mas 1891 and estimated 1897) births, and of new cases of infectious iUoees coming to the knowledge of the Medical Officer oi Health. lablec containing full proportional analysis of births and mortality. I have paid a very large number of visits of inspection both generat and special in every part of the district. and have received able assistance from the inspectors, who have also carefully attended to their routine dutit a. During the recent epidemics they never failed coming to me daily to take my instructions. The epidemic of memles necessitated the closing of the elementary schools in Aberdovey from 29th Nov., 1897, to 17th, Jan., 1898. Later on I had to close the schools at Towyn for t' e same reason. These are not yet re-opeued. (8/3/98) I w ish to impress on the public the importance of realizing the fact that measles is not a trifling disorder and that children suffering from it should be treated with the greatest care, chills especially being avoided, as there is a great tendency to pulmonary and other inflammatory complications. The slaughter-houses, with one exception which is being dealt with, have complied with the regula- tions and have been kept clean. This is ot great importance, as is also the speedy removal of the carcases eo that the meat may not acquire any unwholesome taint. The milk shops, dairies, and cow houses are for the most part satisfactory, though the shippons might in some cases have a greater cubic space per cow, be kept cleaner, and have the manure heaps moved further away from them. I have seen specimens of milk that have not been quite satisfactory. As young chi'dren depend on milk as their staple article of diet, it is most important that it should be of good quality, pure, and free from any offensive matter. I referred in detail to this subject in my last annual report. The disposal of house refuse is a question deserving attention. At present the scavengers go round the towns in the early mornings twice a week and collect the refuse from the various boxes, buckets, coal scuttles, ting, &c., which have been left in the streets all night, depositing it of course out- side the towns, though difficulties are often en- countered in fiuding suitable places for tipping it. A very large number of cottages have no proper receptacles for the refuse, which naturally in three or four days becomes offensive. It would be much better if everything of that nature were burnt daily. Of course it is a pity that proper covered receptacles could not be used to await the stret-t collections, for often insanitary maiters are either thrown over, blown, or dragged by dogs about the neighbourhood, but I fear this would prove too expensive. It would at any rate be of distinct benefit if lime or some other disinfectant were used in receptacles and carts. Building is ttill proceeding vigorously. At Towyn the fine terrace and other large houses erected by Mr Corbett on the Eiplanade are rapidly approaching completion. Mr R. Morgan and others are also building very useful houses. There is still an inadequate supply of artizans' dwellings. In Aberdovey, too, there has been a considerable increase in the number of houses especially on pc Bryndyfi Hill, where several villas and other con- venient houses form quite a fresh development of the town. The roads have been kept in good order and the streets as clean as p( ssible cousidering the persist- ent wet weather. Continuous side walks in the towns and proper street crossings would prove a great bcon to pedestrians. The water supply and drainage of Towyn con- tinue to give Satisfaction, the former being ample in quantity and excellent in quality and the latter meeting all requirements and being in no way ob- jectionable. Aberdovey has been completely re-sewered from end to end and it now becomes very important that all the hOUSIS within the prescribtd distance should be connected with the llaio sewers and provided with sanitary water closets and automatic flushing tanks. A very fine reservoir is just approaching com- pletion. It has been constructed on the hills at such an elevation as to ensure a supply to every house in Aberdovey and its storage powers are so great that a. sufficiency of water can be relied upon for drinking, household, and sanitary purposes. The requirements of residents and visitors have now been amply provided for and the place should grow and prosper. Much annoyance has been caused many com- plaints have been made and serious risk to pub- lic health incurred by the frequent encampments of vans and tents on a portion of common land ad- joining the high-road. There;are no sanitary con- veniences and some of the people's clothing and tents are indescribably filthy and there is much overcrowding. One person has rbeen proceeded against and finpd and notices are being served on the others, so I trust that before long this long- standing nuisance will be got rid of. There have been served during the past year the following notices to abate nuisances :— To provide privy 2 To abate nuisances ari-sing from pig- styes 3 To construct water-closets with proper drains. 5 To abate nuisance arising from carcase of a pig 1 Total number of notices served 11 The number of these notices served is, I am glad to see, much below the average. It shows that the instructions of the Medical Officer of Health, the directions of the Inspector, and the preliminary warning letteis from the Clerk, have been more promptly attended to than in previous years and I also venture to hope that it proves that to some extent the importance of good sanitation is becom- ing better understood aud its benefits to the in- dividual and the community more thoroughly realized and appreciated. F. H. V. GROSHOLZ. TABLE C.—Analysis of births and mortality for the year 1897. Annual rate of mortality per 1.000. 6 £ al/2 2 .S2 w 5? 00 s .S"*3 to S n 1- « 2 3>«o§*2 00 jS *r c« 5 5 "I 2 0 Sq S »- S PHNQ PH £ -C mow <1 82 80 24-1 23 23 2*05 2-35 0-29 13-82 —1 » Percentage to total deaths of deaths. O to js 2 —; SJ/o03 •—1 55io.t°o 0 S, g'gm t to c tut Sg J= «>>, S H >».s §2 S H O ° £ Nfl 21*95 22 5 28 75 41 25 10*0 1*25 16*25 8 75

LAMPETER. RECHABITES.—On Friday evening the Rev. J. C. Evans, Shiloh, at the Board Schoolroom, gave an account of a visit to Scotland. Mr]; avid Davies, Felindre, presided. A large sum was realised for the funds of the Juvenile Lodge of Rechabites. ADDRESS. -On Wednesday of last week the Rev. Rhys Morgan, Llauddewibrefi, delivered an address at the Soar Independent Chapel, on behalf of the British and Foreign Bible Society. OBITUARY.—The death occurred on Saturday of Mr John Jones, farmer, Pencoed, Derry Ormond. Deceased was over eighty years of age. Mr Jones started life as a blacksmith, and by industry and hard work worked himself into a good financial position. A Cuiaio.-At the sale of Miss Daniel's (Bridge- street) property on Tuesday, a very old piece of sideboard was sold to Professor Walker, St. David. College, tor five guineas. It was stated to have once been the property of the late Sir Herbert Lloyd, Peterwell, who was made a baronet in 1760. Mr D. H. Evans, Bridge-street, was the purchaser d a valuable collection of old books at the same sale. OBITUARY.—On Sunday, the death ocourred, at the age of seventy-nine years, of Mr John Williams, Pentre, Llanfair. Up to a short time ago, deceased eould look back to a lifetime of almost complete immunity from sickness of any description, but he had lately been foiliog iu health and his death was not quite unexpected. Mr Williams was a good type ef the eld school of Welsh farmers now gradually disappearing with the progress of scieuce and the application of modern methods in agricul- ture. From his earliest youth he had been engaged on the farm and well may it be said of him that 11 oft did the harvest to his sickle yield and his fur- row eft the stubborn glebe has broke." He was a tenant of the late Mr William Jones, Glandennis, first in Pemrellan and afterwards at Pentre, where he spent the latter part of his life. In politics, Mr Williams was known by his friends to be a staunch Liberal, but he did not take a very prominent part in political warfare. He was of a kind and genial disposition and his death will be lamented by a large circle of friends and relatives. A brother of deceased's was for many years manager of Christy's, London, and another brother is Mr Jonathan Williams, Boonville House, Lampeter. Deceased leaves several grown-up Bons and two daughters (Mrs Jenkins, Pcntrefelin, and Mrs Jenkins, Pen ian). The funeral took place on Thursday (yester- day) and was largely attended. DISTRICT COUNCIL AND GUARDIANS ELECTIONS. The following is a list of the persons nominated for the Lampeter Rural District Council BsTTWS BLEDRWS.—Samuel Davies, Coedpark. *CKLLAN.—David Davies, Tyncoed, and T. M. Davies, Pistilleinion. LAMPETER RUltAL,-David Price, Fronbedr. LLANFAIRCLYDOGAU.—Benjamin J. Evans, Llan- fairfach. •LLANGYBI.—William Jones, Gelligarneddau, and Thomas Morgan, Ty wrthreglwys. and Thomas Morgan, Ty wrthreglwys. LLANWENOG. -Evan Davies, Blaenaugwenog Herbert Davies-Evans, junior, Highmead William Evaufs, Cwrt Farm James Jones, Caerau; John Price, Teifi View. LLANWNEN.—Thomas Hugh Price Hughes, Neu- addf&wr. There were no nominations for Silian and Tre- filan and the old members will continue in office. The following have been nominated for election as guardians for the urban district of Lampeter John Davies, Bridge-street, shoemaker J. C. Har- ford, Falcondale; Rees Cribin Jones, Bridge- street, minister. [Mr Fowden, who was nomi- nated, has withdrawn, and there will be no contest.] The following are the nominations for the Llan- ybyther District Council *LLANFIHANGEL-RHOSYCOI&N. -Evan Davies,Llys- tyn Thomas Evans, Brithdir; and John Jones, Pantyconbal. *LLANLLWNI.—D. H. James, Bailibedw John Jones, Teifiside Hall; David Thomas, Nantafr- hendre and John Thomas, firyn. LLANYBYTHER. John Davies, Aberduar, and Griffith Jones, Bank. LLANYCRWYS.—Lewis Davies, Gelly. PENCARREG. -William Edwards, Cwmcanol; D. Evans, Cilgelli-issaf; and D. Davies, Velindre. •There will be contests at each of the places denoted by an aste. ik.

BORTH. INQUEST. — On Tuesday an inquest wa held by John Evans, Esq., coroner, touching the death of the Rev Richard Davies, Methodist minister, Borth. Edward Jones and Maggie Ellis, with whom deceased resided, stated that he had been in ill-health siuce the end cf last December and had given up preaching. H« complained that he had had a feeling of heaviness and could not sleep. He was found about 6-30 on Wednesday morning lying inside the railings in front of the house in a uncon- scious condition. The window of his bedroom was open. Deceased was attended to by Dr Jones un- til his death, which took place at 9-50 on March 2lst. He never recovered consciousness after the fall. —Wm. Jones, labourer, gave evidence as to having seen the deceased tying on the ground.—The jury found death was caused by deceased falling trom his bedroom window.—Deceased was a native of Bethel, Llangwvryfon. He was ordained at the Llangeitho Sasiwn in 1875 and continued to preach until within a few months of his death when be had to give it up owing to failure of health. FUNERAL OF THE REV R. P. ROBERTS.—The remains of the Rev R. P. Roberts were interred at Garu Cemetery on Saturday. The service at the house was conducted by the Rev D. Caron Jones, Borth, and the Rev J. Humphreys (W.), Aberyst- wyth, and the service at the grave was conducted by the Revs J. Llewelyn (C.), Borth, and T. G. Roberts, M.A., Aberystwyth. Deceased hailed from Bethesda and was one of the n.artyrs of 1868, when he and seventy fellow workmen were turned out of Lord Penrhyn's Quarry owing to their strong adherence to Liberal principles. He came to Borth about twenty-six years ago, and from that time until his death was closely associated with the public life of the village. Some years ago he com- menced preaching with the Calvinisiic Metncdists and his services were frequsntly in demand amongst the neighbouring churches, his sermons being thoughtful and original. Deceased's early advan- tages were deficient, and had he received the proper and necessary training he would undoubtedly have made a mark. As was stated in last week's isaue, Mr Roberts's dent;l was sudden. lie was a warm supporter of every good cause, and though his methods were not always deemed the bf s\ yet his motive was never disputed. Great sympathy is felt for Mrs Roberts, the sons, and all the family in their sad bereavement. BORTH DEFENCE FUND. "I The following sums have been received towards the above fund last week :—Mr David Howells, Aberystwyth, £ 5; Captain W. Jones, Everton House, 95 Os. Od. Mr Wait, London, 95 Messrs S. Allsopp and Son, £ 3 3s. 9d.; Mr D. Hughes, Friendship," £ 4 Mrs Davies, Glanydon, £ 2 2s.; Mr W. D. Jones, Bodfor House, JE1 2s. This brings the total received to E129 19s. 9d. Mr J. Lewis Thomas, C.E., has been appointed local engineer and Welsh coast representative of the Case system of sea defence.

NEW QU A.Y. PARISH MEETING.—The annual Parish Meeting for Llandyssiliogogo was held at the Board School, Gwenlli, on March 15th, Mr Jeremiah Jones, Cilie, chairman of the Parish Council for the past year, presiding. Fourteen persons were nominated for thirteen seats. Three of the nomination papers were declared invalid, and the meeting was given a second opportunity to submit nominations. Seven nomination papers were handed in, but one of the papers was invalid. This left seventeen candidates including the Chairman, who thereupon retired, and the Rev. E. Jones, Llwyndafydd, was appoint- ed to take his place. Voting took place by show of hands and the following was the result:- *Jenkin Davies, Tirgwyn, 27; Evan Davies, Neuadd 26; John Davies. Esgereinon. 19; *Davy Evans, Gwenlli B.S., 28 *Fvan Davies, Talgarreg Factory, 20; *David Evans, Blaeobedwisaf, 16 John Jacob, Brynawen, 26; D. James, Penarfach, 21; *Jeremiah Jones, Cilie, 29; *Thomas Jones, Trewydel, 26; *David Jones, Penpark, 29; *Thomas Morgans, Waunlwyd, 18; G. Parry, Blaen, 12; David Rees, Glandylas, 21 *Thomas Thomas, Green Grove, 23; .Thomas Thomas, Crugyreryr. 20; David Thomas, Bryndelyn, 11. Messrs Jenkin Davies, Evan Evans, David James and G. Parry withdrew, and the Chairman thereupon declared the remaining tbir. teeu candidates members of the Parish Council for the ensuing year. Those marked with an asterisk were members of the old Council.

MACHYNLLETH. ALDERMANIC HONOURS. Amongst the seven aldermen elected at the annual meeting of the County Council on Friday was Mr Dd. Williams, grocer, Machynlleth. Out of the seven aldermen elected, six were Liberals. AssEssmENT.At la meeting of the Assessment Committee on Wednesday, it was etated that the ratable value of the union had been increased by £2,800 and it was resolved to recommend that the Clerk should be paid 9110 for his services. ACCIDENT.—On Wednesday morning an accident occurred to John Morgan, PQplar-terrace, whilst engaged at work at the timber yard of Mr G. W. Griffiths. The circular saw caught his hand and injured four of the fingers. He was attended to by Dr Williams, who found the injuries to be of a slight nature. SCHOOL BOARD.—A meeting of the Board was held on Thursday when there were present the Rev Joeiah Jones (chairman), the Rev D. H. Hughes, Mr R. Gillart, and Mr Davies-Williams, clerk. -Miss louita Thomas, formerly of the Aber- ystwyth Board School, was appointed, at f.40, assistant mistress out of six candidates. OBITUARY. -The death occurred on Saturday of Miss Owen, eldest daughter of Mr William Owen, Mathafarn, at the age of forty-seven. The funeral took plaee on Wednesday, the remains being con- veyed to Corris for interment. The deceased was held in high esteem in the neighbourhood and the funeral was largely attended by friends and re- latives. PARISH COUNCIL ELECTION.—The only parish council election within the Machynlleth Union takes place at Llanwrin on Satuiday of next week. There are eleven candidates for the seven seats. The candidates are Messrs Owe n Burton, Esgairfor; Edward Davies, Groft Thomas Davies, Peulan Edward Hughes, AberffrydIan; John Jones, Ceiuws, John Lloyd, Galltyrhiw John Morgan, Ceinws Griffith Owen Owen, Mathafarn Wm. Rowlands, Dolwen; and M. Ryder, Tyochaf. BENEFIT CoNczw.-A concert was held at the Town Hall on Friday evening for the benefit of the family of the late Mr David Roberts, Garshon, whose death took place a fortnight ago. Mr Roberts had a prolonged Alness and the concert for his benefit was promoted by the members of the Graig Chapel, of which he was a member. He leaves a widow and two children. The total receipts amounted to over £.0 and the sum of 937 was handed over to the widow. Mr W. T. D. Williams, N.P. Bank, presided. SHEEP REGULATIONS At the meeting of the County Council on Friday Mr Richard Rees, Mach- yolleth, drew attention to the fact that there were 3.000 or 4.000 sheep from the district of Machyn- lleth wintering in Caina-vonshire and Merioneth- shire and they were waiting to come home. There were a few cases of sheep scab in those counties and under the regulations the sheep should be kept for six months. It was impossible to keep them there that time and he moved that the Contagious Diseases (Animals) Committee be requested to take into account the difficulties brought about by the sheep scab orders in keeping farmers from bring- ing their sheep back into the county after winter- ing.—Mr J. R. Pryse seconded the proposition which was carried. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION.-There will be no contest at any of the wards, a compromise having been arrived at between the Liberals and Conservatives. In the north ward the candidates were Messrs Richard Rees (L.), John Thomas (L.), and John Da\ies (C.), and Mr Davies withdrawing, the two Liberals, who were former members, were returned unopposed. In the west ward Mr J. M. Breeze (L.) was re-elected unopposed, Mr John Morris (C.) withdrawing. In the south ward there were s:x candidates for three seats, viz., Lord Henry Vane Tempest (C.), Messrs G. W. Griffiths (C.), T. R. Morgan (L.), Richard Ellis (C.), the Rev Dl. Hughes (L.), and Dd. Williams, grocer (L.) Three of the candidates withdrew and Lord Henry was elected, Mr G. W. Griffiths was elected instead of Mr John Edmunds, and Mr T. R. Morgan instead of Mr John Lewis. This means a gain of one seat for the Liberals. The Council is now composed of ten Liberals and five Conserva- tives. ELECTION OF GUARDIANS,—There will be no con- tests in connection with the vacant seats on the Machynlleth Board of Guardians and Rural Dis- trict Council. The parishes in which elections were to take place were Careinionfechan, Towyn, Pennal, and Scuborycoed. Mr Rowland Jonøs was re-elected unopposed for Careinion and Mr David Evans was re-elected for Pennal MrW. Evans, Melindwr was elected unopposed to represent Scuborycoed in place of Mr John Jones, Ynyshir, who has retired. For Towyn, Messrs Meredith Jones, Caethle, Humphrey Jones, Pennal, William Jones, Aberdovey, Richard Morgan, builder, Towyn, and Mr John Owen. were elected unop. pos-d. Messrs William Jones and John Owen are old members. There were only four candi- dates for the five seats for Towyn parish, and the election of a fifth candidate took place by ballot at the Guardians' meeting on Wednesday. The names of the three retiring members, Messrs John Rees, John Owen, and Kvan Evans were put in the bat, and as the result of the draw Mr John Owen was elected. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23RD.-Present: Mr E. Hughes, Cemmes, chair- man Mr John Owen, Tow yn, vice chairman Messrs Richard Gillart, blachynlleth E. M. Jones, Llanbrynmair; Richard Morgan, Uwchy- garreg John Davies, Machynlleth N. Bennett Owen, Penegoes John Rees, Towyn Richard Owen, lsygarreg; Evan Evans, Toivyn John Jones, Scuborycoed D. Evans, Pennal John Davies, Darowen Richard Davies, Penegoes; Rowland Jones, Caereinionfechan; Messrs D. Evans, clerk David Morgan, assistant clerk; John Jones, mastsr aud relieving officer and Daniel Howell and William Jones, relieving officers. Presents.-It was reported that periodicals and papers had been received for the inmates from Mrs and Miss Owen of Nawlvn. The Overseers/lip.—Mr Davies-YVillnms wrote stating that he was preparing the bonds in respect of the assistant overseership of Isygarreg and Uchygarreg and would forward them in the course of a day or two.—Mr John Rees asked if the fourteen days prescribed by the Local Government Board for the production of the sureties had ex- pired ?—The Clerk replied Yes," adding that he had notified the Government Board that the sureties had not been produced by Mr Davies- Williams. Air Daniel Howell and the Board.—The follow- ing letter was read from Mr Daniel Howell, reliev- ing officer:—"Llanbrynmair, 22nd March, 1898. Gentlemen,—As my election to the County Council is on the agenda for your next meeting, I beg to lay before you the following statement' (1.) That the union have suffered no loss or inconvenience through my membership on the County Council for the last fifteen months. (2.) That I took no steps whatever for re-election till after I had asked you by letter at your meeting on the 23rd ult. not to object to my serving on the Council should I be elected. (3.) That you did not object nor said or sent a word by which I could infer that you would have any objection. (4.) That of your silence I naturally took it for granted that I would not be incurring your displeasure if re elected, which was done unopposed. (5.) That I acknow- ledged and respected your authority over me by the above-mentioned letter, thereby guarding my. self from ignoring you or showing any dis-respect towards you. (6.) That I cannot conceive what can be incompatible in my serving you as your officer and attending an occasional meeting of the Council to represent my co-parishioners. (7.) That such occasional absence from the district would be no loss to the Union or inconvenience to anybody, for I would punctually perform my union duties and would not be away more than four times a year for only about six hours at a time. (8.) That the Guardians invari- ably, during my thirty-five years of service, cheerfully granted the leave of absence for a week or two every year, whatever my object in view would' be, whether to the Wells, for the benefit of my health, or to attend meetings, far or near, such as to London, Liverpool, Swansea, Cardiff, Holyhead, etc., etc. (9.) That I cannot yet believe but that those in authority will extend to me the like consideration and magnanimity, especially, to enjoy the highest honour that the electors of my native parish had to confer upon me, while I will, at the same time, serve the Guardians as faithfully as I ever did. (10.) That I do not ask for your formal consent, only not to object," for you incur no responsibility by letting me alone. —Your obedient servant. Daniel Howell."—The Guardians unanimously decided to consider the whole facts of the case in committee. After a protracted discussion, it was agreed to take no action in the matter, a proposition that a letter should be sent to Mr. Bircham, Local Government Board inspector, explaining matters, finding no seconder. Coffins and Shoes.-The tender of Mr John Owen Williams for the supply of coffins was accepted and that of Mr Richard Roberts for the supply of shoes for the House.—In the case of out-door paapers, it was decided to revert to the old system of dele- gating the Relieving Officers to order the shoes when occasion demanded. EsUmate.-The Clerk presented the estimate of contributions for the half-year ending September 29th. There was a balance in hand on the financial half-year ending March 25th of from t30 to 40. The Clerk explained that the calls for half-year ending September. 1897, were too low, the calls for that half year having been based on the corresponding half of 1896. Twenty-six week* only was included, whereas there was twenty-eeven weeks for the half-year ending September 1897. There were twenty- seven weeks in the ensuing half-year and on that basis the estimate was prepared. The estimates for Machynlleth and Towyn wepe eoneiderably in- creased owing to the recent alterations in the rate- able vilue. The total estimate was 7 compared with 975S for the half year ending September 1897. —The Clerk explained that there was hardly any increase compared with the corresponding half years in 1896 and 1895.-It was agreed to submit the estimate for final approval at the next meeting. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. WEDNESDAY.— Present Mr.Bennett Owen, vice-chairman, pre- siding, Messrs John Jones, Richard Owen, R. Hughes, Richard Morgan, E. M. Jones, Ellis Hughes, and Rowland Jones, Messrs D. Evans, clerk D. Morgan, assistant clerk and Richard Williams, surveyor and inspector. DOVEY BRIDGE. The Clerk stated that the arrangements for a loan in respect to the new bridge over the Dovey at Llanwrin had been completed. -The Council con. sidered a large number of claims in connecti on with the new bridge and they were all approved. The total amount passed was over £280 and included JE233 148 purchase money of land sold to the Council by Mr David Jones, Lymington. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. The Medical Officer in his report stated that there was a case of diphtheria at Llwyngwern, in the house occupied by Mr Wm. Morris. The house was in an insanitary condition and its state might have given rise to the ca-e of diphtheria. There was need of improvement in the drain aud in the sinks. The privy accommodation was also in an insanitary state and the occupier's had promised to abate the nuisance. The house known as Bron- ffynon, in the occupation of Mr Wm. Pugh, was in an insanitary state. There were tons of earth at the back of the house. The water percolated through the wall rendering the bedroom and back kitchen very damp and unhealthy. He snggested certain improvements. Five dwelling houses at Careionfach were in a dilapidated state. The earth extended more than half way up the roof. One of the houses was in an exceedingly bad condition, the back kitchen being in no way fit to be used as such. There were heaps of manure and rubbish in front of the houses which were kept in a most un- tidy state. He recommended certain improvements. The occupiers of the houses were Evan Breeze, Thomas Owen, Morgan Evans, David Owen, and Evan James.—The Surveyor said a notice bad been served on the owner of the houses at Llwyngwern, "here diphtheria had occurred and they had promised to see to the matter.—The In- spector reported having served notice in the case of Bronffynon about two months ago, but no action had been taken. He had served notices in respect to the other houses complained of, but nothing had been done. The notices in the latter case, however, had not quite expired.—It was agreed to serve a fresh notice on the owner of Bronffynon. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor suggested certain improvements to Nantyfydu and Cefngwddgrug road which he had visited at the request of the Council. The road was in a most dangerous state to drivers of vehicles. -Mr Bennett Owen and Mr Richard Owen spoke in favour of carrying out the improvements and, on the proposition of Mr E. M. Jones, this was agreed to. The Surveyor suggested the purchase of socket pipes lor the purpose of piping open ditches on the roads. Complaints had been made in regard to open ditches on the road leading from Mathafarn to Dolfor, Cemmes. Culverts were also needed for Daroweu and Cemmes. They woild be a great boon to drivers of vehicles.—This matter was deferred to the next meeting to enable the Purveyor to submit estimates of the improvements suggested. NANTLLYN FOOTBRIDGE. The Aberystwyth Rural District Council wrote expressing their williuguess to pay half the cost of the proposed bridge at Nantllyn, which would be I rfcted ot a cost of JE7 13s. Od., the work to be done by the Machynlleth Council's surveyor.—The Council agreed to proceed with the erection of the bridge, 011 the proposition] of Mr Ellis Hughes, seconded by Mr K. Morgan. BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. The Board of Agriculture wrote calling attention to the provision of the Water Supply Fac lities Act, 1894, which afforded greater facilities for arrange- ments betweeu landowners and district councils as to supply of water by such councils. PENDDOL AND WINLLAN WATER SUPPLY. Replying to a communication from the Council, Colonel Hughes wrote stating that he was not clear that anything definite was put before him in the matter, but he was not prepared to advise Sir Watkin to do more than grant an easement at a nominal rent, damages to tenant to be made good by the Council, The riht principle was that those who consumed the water should pay for it. (Hear, hear, and laughter.)—The Clerk said he had also written hoping Sir Watkin would contribute to- wards the scheme which would c.st £ 33.—Mr E. M. Jones, stating that Mr Short, H.M. Inspector of Schools, visited the Llanbrynmair British School on the previous day and made an entry in the log book to the effect that there was no water on the premises. It was clear that there was great need of improvement in the water supply. —It was agreed that steps should be taken to have the water analysed and that the Surveyor should apply for terms to the tenant of the land. ABERCARROG ROAD. Mr Joseph Evans wrote stating that he could not abate the nuisance caused in this road by the hedges.—It was agreed to write further toMrEvans with a view to the purchase of his interest so as to widen the road.

The death took place on Tuesday morning, at an advanced age, of Mrs Lloyd of Rhagatt. Deceased who was the mother of Mr E. O. V. Lloyd, was a daughter of the late John Madocks, Esq., of Glanywern, co. Denbigh. She married Edward Lloyd, Esq., Bryntysilio, and was left a widow in 1864.

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