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AJBKUY 1ST W YTI1 TOVVIN CO U > OIL. COMMITTEES AND THEIlt POWERS. LETTING OF A LAWN TENNJS GROUND. LIVELY SCENES: MR. HOPKINS LEAVES THE MEETING. A meeting of the Aberystwyth Town Coun- cd was held cn Tuesday at the Council Chamber, I own, Hall, when there were pie- sent the Mayor (Councillor K. Doughton) in ■the chair; Ca.pt. T. Doughton (ex-Mayor); AMeiinan Peter Jones; t_ou;iciliors C. M. the chair; Capt. T. Doughton (ex-Mayor); AMeiinan Peter Jones; councillors C. M. VVil^jis, T. J. Samuel, Win. Thomas, Edwin ..Wilkinson, J. T. Dav- ies, llli Hopkins, J*\ Morgan, find .1 Gib——it hi Mr. Duff Jones (.assistant clerk), Mr. Jones (borough surveyor); Mr. O. Masse3- >rough accountant); Dr. Abraham lnoma^jj 'tedical officer), and Mr. Jaires Evans '^ary inspector). 10WN CLERK'S ABSENCE. „, -The Assistant Clerk explained that the Town Clerk's absence was due to his having to attend the Chester Assizes. PUNCH AND JUDY. A letbr was read from Messrs. Knox and iimg stating they had arranged to take their and Judy .show to another place for iyo7. ^r. J. T. Davies: I am very glad to hear that. Mr. Edwin Morris: We will have to fall back on the old Punch now uVKBTTSIN G. p A letter was read from the Great Western hailway Company,re advertising of the town, stating Hie matter had been most carefully cohsiderod, and they legretted they were ^■Da-ble to add anything to their cominuni- ^ation of January 24th. In the coniimfuniicatdotii inferred to, the ?'hipany stated they could not co-operate w ith the Council and the Cambrian Railways Compain in the matter of advertis;nj> the town, BR.YN YMOR FOOTPA PH. letter was read from the Hev. John Mor- ga t,, in reference to the Penglaise and Bryir yntor footpaths. The writer explained that had had to erect a fence and place barbed M lr.e along this path because puople, using the path crossed his tenant's land so as to get the path, to B: ynynior toad, thus a|g.ing his tenant's hay crop. In the rp/.rse of time this would also, probably, be c'«:med as a lightt-of-way. -Jr. William Thomas said the statement 11,dB by Mr. Morgan was undoubtedly cor- rfec't. Still he thought the path at the town end of the field was too narrow, and he jroved rhat the matter be referred1 to the j' ^tpaths Committee in the hope that a 'tter arrangement ecu Id be arrived at. Mr. 'J J. Samuel seconded, and this was carried. A LOSfl" LEASE. -Messrs. Hoberts and Evans, solicitors, wiote stating, that soime time ago Messrs. Jloskin and Miller sold by public auction tnteir works in Cambrian-street to Mr. T. F. rear, 1he property was subject to a. liicit- and the mortgagees, for whom Messrs. Smith. p.ncl Davies were acting, no>w informed them that the original lease could not be round, and it must have be'fn lost or mis- laid. Messrs. Hoskin and Miller now asked icr a fresh lease in order to be able to com- plete the purchase, and all the parties in- terested v, ere prepared to enter into a bond a demnifyij,g the Council against any loss. '11 the pioposition of Mr. T. J. Samuel, the matte;- was referred to the Town Clerk for report, ArDITO HS, The, Assistant Clerk reported that Messrs. E. J. Evans and David Lloyd had been ap- pointed auditors of thle Corporation ac' counts ailCj the Mayor had appointed Mr. G. WiJkinS0,n as his auditor for the year. MINSTRELS AND BAND. -Nil lhe 4stant Clerk reported conespond- ence with ivir. Catiin, whose tender tor a supply of a niinstrel troupe for the ensuiag suminer had been provisionally accepted. Jfr- Catiui wanted an interview with the Couiid^ ancl desired further particulars, and suggested that his manager should visit Aberystwyth lor the purpose on Saturday next. Mr. Harry Reynolds ,who lilad also sent 10 a tender, wrote stating he was prepared to increase his amount to 4-60, although per- sonally he would prefer to spend the addi- tional £20 on the troupe, itself. W. Thomas suggested that, the Town should reply, stating they would not have a meeting till next week. Mr. F. Morgan: Tell the truth; doon prevaricate. You know we are going to have a meeting on Friday. Mr. W. Thomas asserted that thley could not arrive at a decision until the following week. A proposition was made, that the matter be referred to the General Purposes Committee with power to act. Air. J. Gibsom: No, there is too miuch power to, act given The natter was referred to the Committee fhe question of providing a band1 for Easter-tide was also referred to the Cam- in it tee. prBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. this committee made the following recom- -luonaatioiL1-—(a) That the Borough Sur- veyor be directed to ascertain the purposes j for which the Gas Company require a supply ofwater, and the estimated quantity they | will require; (b) That the Borough Surveyor »sceitaiji whether thle Cambrian Railways yom'i>aiiy "will require, in future, any water Tmvu's supply and that he inform fcne Company that the (Jouncil cannot under- take to provide any such supply during the aumimer season; (o) That the Borough Sur- veyor prepare an estimate of the cost of ob- taining a supply of water from the well at .tiascrug for watering the streets during too summer season; (d) That the Castle keeper be directed to prevent heavy carts going over the Castle grounds; (e) That the application bv the trustees of Salem Chapel to bo allow ed the use of the handstand chairs during the summer months be granted; (f) That the plan submitted by Miss Ankers of dwelling house propped to be erected by her in North-road be approved; (g) Thlat the plan submitted by Mr. R. P. Fear, of a dweliine house proposed to be erected by him at the rear of Gloucester House be disapproved; (h) That subject to Mrs. Bate- Inn,1i indemnifying the Corporation against 4611 actions, claims, and demands, she be -all owed to proceed with the additional ^>U;lcuiig at the rear of 21, Portland-street, as shown on the plan submitted by her. T!!& report was adopted. ■he annual report of the Medical Officer of Health was also submitted, and at the suggestion of Alderman Peter Jones, it was ag;-ed that a special meeting be convened to consder thle recommendations made therein. FINANCE COiviMlTi'liiE. This committee recommended payments amounting to £ 259 2s. Kead a letter from the assistant rating agent of the Great Western Company, calling attention to the fact that under Section 211 of the Public Health Act, 1875, the line of railway and certain poitions of the Station, such as hidings, platiorms, roofing, etc., a'e en- titled to a a allowance of three-fourths from the rateable value, and that the Company objected to tue assessment of the Company in the general district :ate, on the ground t it >> as not levied in accordance with j the Public Health, Act. Your committee in- latructed the Ttr A iX'le. k to report upon the r matter to tKi* quameeting of your com- ) mntee. fhe es, StoAioai of the applica- t turn by Mr. B,te for patjones, for a further < abatement in rè. 222, B of an alleged over- l charge for watnAve»pplied to Ms Steam l Laundry, as <e>—f Your committee cannot, tn- thr-- (se-nt. reco.mmend the fCouucil to g x, ithe application of Mr. | James Jones tvs.je relieved from the pay- Haent of rent of 10s. per annum, in 1"e- jspect of the piece of land coloured green, on the plan on the lease of 22, Chalybeate- street The Town Clerk was directed to* in- form, Mrs. John Edwards that 'he Council were not in a position to consider her appli- cation to be alloiwed to take possession of he piece of land at the rear of No. 6, Vul- *s?'n'^reet. pending completion of the lease ™ the last mentioned premises. Your com- mittee cannot reoanvmlend tho Council to u_er the conditions for the renewal of the lease of X o. 42 North-parade. ne report was adopted. MARKETS QUESTIOY. Mr: Morgan enquired why a committee °f the whole Council lv;d not been 'n^TU col1sider the marle+s oueetion. Mayor said there had b^>n so many 'ngagemenÜ, and Mr Hnsjhes was feivv inst now. As soon ns he returned a r" +nV7 would be called. Mr. F. Morgan: It is over seven weeks The Mayor: But Mr. Hughes has been away hom home. Air. Morgan: Mr. Hughes lias only been away since Saturday. It is ridiculous. AN OBJ EC HON ABLE BOOK. ±»ii\ J. UiUsoai said lie iiau been expecting aa aiis>\or lrom mir. to-ainuei as to suuae booii. wtucii Had oeeji put into cn cuiation by tue ijioraiy comnuitee, out which wtue wiUi- urawn by the ijibiaiian and not. by tiie com- mittee. xur. Samuel said he promised Mr. Gibson to maKe full enquiries into tne matter 11 no gave nun the particulars which lie had. lie iicd not had tnose particulars, but he had made enquiries, and knew something about, 1t. A book purchased in June, iyu6, was taken out from the Library by a newspaper reporter. He returned the book anu muue complaints that it should not have been given out. Another reporter asked for the icani uti: the book, but Miss Jenkins, the librarian refused it, and ever since it had not been out of the Library for circulation, The book was evidently one that should not. have been on the shelves of a public library, especially with the open access system, as theirs was. lr it. was a library with the indicator system then the Librarian could use her discretion. The question then arose, why did they buy thifcj book. \Y hen tiiction liouks wen e pur- chased ior the library they always tried to get the last books publislned. Ihio was one of the last novels published when they got it, and it was very well spoken of in the reviews. Naturally, when they purchased hooks they had not. seen they had to go by tho reviews. litis book was the work of a very good author, and they had other works by the same author o.n their shelves, and there was great demand for them. Having examined the book, he quite agreed w ith the Librarian, and the Committee also agreed, that it should not be allowed on tiie shelves any longer. Mr. J .Gibson said Mr. Samuel did not touch thle point he wanted. Why should the librarian be the judge of what should be on thn shelves? She withdrew the book with- out any authority.. Mr. Samuel replied that the Librarian was their official, and she had been instructed to use he' discretion, which had proved a wise precaution om several other occasions. Mr. C. M. Williams thought they ought to move a vote of thanks to the reporter who called attention to the book. FOOTPATHS COMMITTEE. This committee reported having visited the Hope walk Hill footpathi, and instructed the Borough Surveyor to prepare a report, and submit an estimate to the next meet- ing of your committee of the cast of im- proving the path. The report was. adopted. BILLIAKD ROOM. The Public Works Committee reported having visited the Commercial Hotel, and recommended that a. plan of the new billiard room proposed to be erected there be dis- approved. the recommendation was adopted. PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMITTEE. This committee reported as follows:—It was resolved to order a copy of" Notable Welshman" by the Uev. T. Mai dy Kees. 1 he Chairman was authorised to. purchase bookbinders for the magazines in the Read- me Room, and to acknowledge the receipt of the catalogue of thle Hoyal Albeit Mem- orial College Museum and Public Library. It was I eSiOlvOO to purchase W. Salesbury s Testament, offered to the Oommittee at 3s 6d. Resolved that all the old Aber- ystwyth printed books already purchased, be placed on the table for the i ext. com- mittee meeting, with a view of having same properly bound and the list supplemented. Tne report was adopted. POWERS. OF COMMITTEES. In accordance with notice given, Mr. J. Gibson moved: That in future no subject shall be re- ferred to a committee until the principle involved has been discussed and settled in open Council, and that no committee shall have power to act until authorised by resolution of the Council, after the committee has reported on the matter submitted to it. The mover said he proposed the resolution mVire particularly having .regard, to what was done at the previous meeting; of the Council, when it was shown that a committee had authorised work to be carried out on the hill leading to the laion Field, which had not been passed by the Council. The fact that the town had an estate which brought m 93,000 a year made it absolutely necessary for the sake of honesty and justice that things should be aorried out in a manner that would not open the door to partiality on to interests being served. Mr. F. Morgan seconded. Mi- William Thomas asked Alderman Jones, chairman of the Public Works Com- mittee whether instructions were given by the Council to carry out the work referred to. It was an important matter, and he quite agreed' it should be cleared up de finitely if the present proposition was based on it. If a committee had taken upon itself to carry out certain work involving an ex- penditure of L100 or more without the sane- tion of the Council he maintained it was a serious matter. Then again there was, for instance, the case of Alderman Jones, who wanted to build one house on a site in Bath- street instead of two. He would like to know whether, if Mr. Gibson's resolution was passed, they as a Council were bound to decide first of all whether one or two (houses should be built there before the de- tails had been furnished and discussed in committee. Mr. G. Wilkinson sa'd as to the Lion r jnekl.v as far as his recollection went, the Council decided to proceed with the scheme up to the highest point the water would flow, and at a subsequent committee a complaint was made that no steps had been taken to get the work carried out, and Mr. Jones, the surveyor, said he had not Ioceivoo any in- structions to do so. The committtee ait that meeting gave Mr. Jonies instructions to get the work done as soon as possible. Trie principle had already been, adopted by the Council. Mr. Eidwin Morris remarked that there was a good deal of useless talk going on that morning. (Laughter from Mr. Gibson.) If they referred to the minutes they would find that the Surveyor was given instructions to carry out this work. They could not help that the Surveyor did not understand those instructions. Mr. J. T. Davies said they could not blame the Surveyor. The Mayor said there were twelve mem- bers present at the committee when they decided to authorise the Surveyor to do the work, although somewhat irregular. There was a clear understanding that they would confirm, it at the following Council meeting. Mr. F. Morgan: Think you very much. You put the case very clearly. The Assistant Clerk read the minute bear- ing on the matter, dated 'Sth February, which said that the Borough Surveyor be instructed to take the neessary steps forth- with to connect the water main in Trevor- road with the site oa the dwelling house pro- posed to be erected by Mr. David Jenkins on the Lion Field." Mr. Edwin Morris: That .is the one I re- fer to, sir. Mr. F. Morgan That resolution was con- firmed at the last meeting, after the work had been started. Mr. 0. M. Williams said, judging from the press reports some 0If the statements made were not strictly correct. On December 11th the Committee agreed to take the water up to a certain point. Messrs. Owen Bros, did not refuse that offer, but, applied to have it varied. All the committee did was to ask the Surveyor why their instructions of December llth had noit been caxried, out Subsequently, a report, was presented to convey the water up to Mr. Jenkins' honise, and that the matter was to be proceeded with forthwith. He was not going to say anything about the wording of that rocot n- in i-idatioii. but the intentioi of the com- mittee clearly was that the Surveyor was to proceed with the work agreed upon on December llth. He contended respectfully that the committee did nothing except what thev were strictly entitled to db. Standing Order 27 had bep-n clearly framed to pre- vent a committee from. carrying out any work other than that authorised by the Ccuncil. He did not see any meaning in the resolution now proposed, because the Council could not possibly decide on a. ques- tion without having tho particulars before them. Even a tney ia."Sua a resolution agreeing to; a principle without knowing any- thing oi tile details, the committee to which the matter would afterwards be' referred might say the whole tiling was irregular. jLlie Council would then appear exceedingly loolish. 1t, \vas: open to the Council to reject the report of any committee, and they had every possible safeguard in Standing Order L",pt. LK.iUglitoii also maintained that the jLiiot^uctiouis wie Surveyor hau at the coin- luittee was to proceed with the work ac- cording to tile resolution ott the Council pre- viously passed. lie could not uiiuerstand the opposition, winch was set up to tins scheme. xiie Council had had a guarantee that so many houses would be put up there, aaiu me Jeast tiling they oouiu uo was to assist the owners. YViiy shouia they put obstacles in tne way of the progress. ol the town, if twenty or thirty houses were built I afc this place it would bring in. a large re- venue. it was the business of tbe o\\ners whether they would get. a surikuent water supply or njot. ¿uI'. H. ihonias said he would like to have Alderman Peter Jouies view or the matter as chairman of the Public Woiks Committee. IVir. 1. Hopkins: I don t see what the Lion Field has to do with the resolution. •ivir. Daniel Tiiomas: it is a reason for the resolution. Mr. J. Gibson: I did not bring it on as a leason. Edwin Morris rose to ask a question, but Mr. Gibson interposed, and said he had spokül1 once already. Mr. Morris said hie, only wished to ask a question. Mr. F. Morgans: This is not a speech. It is something Lke a Coliseum one. Mr. J. T. Davies clamoured loudly that if Mi-. Euwin Morris was to be allowed to make another speech, he would alvo claim the same light. Mr. Edwin Morris said he only wanted tho Surveyor to give his side of the question. The Surveyor said 'he quite understood that lie was instructed by the Council in December to take the water up as far as it wouid now. At the subsequent meeting of the Public Works Committee, with a, view to get&uig the best possioie pressure, lie suggested that a separate main should be la-d Northgate-street up to the Lion rieLd. The sugegstion was considered, but ultimately deterred. In the meantime, he took no action, expecting this matter to be disposed of. The next thing he heard abcut it was when a, letter was read at the com- mittee from Mr. Jenkins, and he was then instructed to proceed forthwith with the laying of the water main up to the Lion Field from Trevor-road. Mr. T. J. Samuel said if the Council was going to discuss in the first place the prin- ciples of "things, no matter could be carried through in less, than six iii'Oinchs. What was strange was that the Oocncil having de- cided upon the principle that there should bo no entertainments of any kind on the Manns-terrace, afterwards rescinded that as far as the town band was coacemed, and Mr Gibson was one who went against the prin- ciple. He (the speaker), always acted on the principle. Mr. Gibson (laughing): Excuse my laugh- ter. Mr. Samuel added that he did not believe iii Protection. He was a. Free Trader and would not vote for the resolution as Mr. Gibson did. Mr. J. Gibson, replying to the discussion, said he only brought the Lion Field in as an illustration., and he was not going, to follow- up that red herring. As things were trend- ing now the committees were going, to usurp the powers of the Council, ihe ratepayers were absolutely hoodwinked by the way matters were dealt with in committee, and there were speeches made in committee quite different to speeches made in meetings which were reported. The ratepayers had no idea how tho strings were pulled in committee. Mr. Samuel said he could give instances of Zvlr. Gibson having made different speeches in committee to those made at the Council meetings. Alderman Peter Jones suggested that Standing; Order 27 could be, strengthened to meet the case. He thought they were all agreed there should be certain restrictions. The Mayor: Will you agree to that ? I (Ories of ''No, no.") M J- Mr. C. M. Williams siaid the Standing Orders had been before them for twelve months. Mr. Samuel appealed to the Mayor to rule the discussion out of order. Mr. Hopkins was on his feet, however, and said as others had been allowed to speak lie also c) aimed the right to. The Mayor asked Mr. Hopkins to resume his seat several times, but his ruling was not obeyed. Capt. Dougbton said if Mr. Hopkins was allowed to speak he would also get up and make a long speech. He was prepared to renia;;i there till six o'clock. The Mayor unsuccessfully appealed to Mr Hopkins to sit down,, but that member con- tinued to talk, despite a vigorous protest set up by the other members by loud cries oi "Ohair" and "Order." Mr. Hopkins: I never saw such cannibals in my life. You are a disgrace to the uni- versity." (Loud laughter). Mr. Wilkinson wanted to speak after this, but was ruled out of order, and resumed his seat. A vote was then talien, when five voted for tho resolution, and seven against. Mr. J. Gibson (ironically): We are seven,! Mr. G. Wilkinson: And we are four. Mr. Hopkins: No, we are five. Mr. J.. T. Davies (to Mr. Wilkinson): And We. were six before you came here. I don t know where you have gone to. Mr. Hopkins: You have gone out of your address, however. Mr. Wilkinson: I have not gone after the blindest following yet. (Hear, hear). PUBLIC LIGHTING. Mr. F.. Morgan asked the chairman of the Public Lights Committee whiether he con- sidered the public lighting of the town last week was satisfactory, and whether the agreement with the Electric Light Company had come into force. Mr. W. Thomas said the latter part of the question was for the Town Clerk to answer. As to the first part he was not out late at night- He was at bbme. Mr. F Morgan: You need not be out later than eight o'clock. Mr. Thomas was subjected to a good deal of interruption, and Mr. Hopkins commenced stamping his feet, vigorously. Mr. Thomas then resumed his seat-. LAWN TENNIS GROUND. Three tenders had been received for the letting of the lawn tennis and cro/uquet irrounds at the rear of the Town Hall, namely, Mr. M. W. Davies, on behalf of the Lawn Tennis Club, JE7 10s.; Mr. E. J. Evans chemist, £10, and Messrs. Morris and Griffith, the Waterloo, £12.. Mr. J. Gibson thought this was to be + a public place, and objected to it oelllg te L'U private individuals. Mr. W. Thomas said the "esolutiofn to rn- vite tenders was passed by the CounciL They laid out these grounds at the request of certain people, and when they were ready those people were not prepared to take them, and the Council was left in tie lurch!. The cost of layin gout the ground would 'v The cost of laying out the ground would be a little profit by accepting the tender of tli. Mr. J. Gibson: Don't let us have the bug- bear of profit driven over the thing. Mr. W. Thomas (to the Mayor): I will re- sume my seat if you cant get Mr. Gibson to be quiet. Mr. Thomas went on to say that he noped the Council would not run thle thing themselves1, because whenever they undertook schemes, of thi« kind they gener- ally lost. money upon them.. He did not know what the Waterloo people intended do- ing with it, but he hoped it would be for the benefit of the town, and that they would use it. for the best interest of the public, and by doing that it would be to their own interest. Mr. F. Morgan They will put more Zema on it. Mr. Edwin Morris: There will be none of the "Countess of Lisburne-" about it any- how. Mr. W. Thomas proposed that the tender of Messrs. Griffith and Morris at L12 be accepted. Mr. Daniel Thomas, in seconding, said he understood from Mr. Monis, that the ground would be open for the use of the public Alderman Peter Jones asked whether they could not have a reservation that it. would be open for the use of the piible. subject to the usual payment. Mr. C. M. Williams did not see why they should depart from their usual practice, which was to accept- the highest tender. It was all very well to make i,o-e,-vatio.nf- that would cripple the whole thing. This1 was only for twelve months, and whv should it ho made to anpear that they were doing the Waterloo people a favour. Mr. Edwin Morris said in case anyone might, run away with the idea that there was some special favour toi be granted to Morris and Griffith of the Waterloo, he wished to say that they had not the remotest idea of taking this place over until they saw a public advertisement in the public papers. He considered Morris and Griffith had an equal right to tender as the other two parties who had sent in tenders. As to the ground being thrown open to the public he had disussed the matter with them, and they were perfectly willing that it should be thrown open to the public and visitors gen- erally. Alderman Peter Jones: That attains the object. Mr. Wilkinson: We could not have any- thing better than that. Mr. W. Thomas, in replying to the dis- cussion, said he could not, understand the inconsistency of some people who cried out for economy one day and on another day they were on a differeiit tack altogether. Mr. J. Gibson (interrupting): Mr. Thomas hias spoken before. Mr. Wm. Thomas: I am replying to the discussion as mover of the resolution. Some people's memories are very short. Mr. J. Gibson: Not like some people's tongues. Mr. J. T. Davies rose to speak, but the Mayor ruled him out of order. Mr. Davies persisted in his demand to be allowed to speak, and there was considerable uproar. Mr. 1. Hopkins also rose from the table, and began putting on his overcoat, remark- ing that he had never seen such a humbug of a Council in his life. Addressing the Mayor in a loud voice, he said, Look here, Mr. Mayor, you are not fit to be in that chair. You don't allow people who are in order to speak." With that he made for the door, and left the Council Chamber in great wrath, banging the door violently be- hind him;. Mr. J. T. Davies refused to comply with the repeated demands of the Mayor, to sit down. and eventually, on the interposition of Mr. Wm. Thomas, We was allowed to speak. He then protested against the ground being let to the Waterloo people. Eventually, the highest tender was ac- cepted, six voting fo, and two against. Mr. J. Gibson.: This is jobbery, as near as i t can be. The meeting then ended.
DOLGELLEt
DOLGELLEt Lent. At the Wednesday evening ser vice at the Parish Chuich an appropriate sermon was preached by the Rev. W. Ll. Ri chard s, DoJ wy ddele n. Clerical The Rev. Edwin dc, Hircsh Davies, M.A., curate of Arthog, has been appointed by the Governors of Jesus Col- lege, Oxford, vicar of Clynnog, near Car- narvon. Mr. Davies is a native of Lam- peter. Death of Mrs. Houston.—On Wednesday morning, Mrs. Mary Houston died at the age of 57. She. was a native of Llandrindod, where her mother and sister now live. She came to this town four years ago from Rhay- ader, and conducted tne Stag Hotel. The interment took place at Rhayader Church- yard on Saturday in the same grave as her late husband, Colour-Sergeant Houston was huiecl. St. David's Day. This was observed by patriots of "Gwyllt Walia" in a right loyal tashion, locally. The weather was all that could be desired. The members of "Hen Glwb y Plas" and "Clwb yr Angel" paraded the streets in full regalia, headed by the Silver Band, and attended Divine service at the Parish Church, when the sermon was preached by the Rev. John Lloyd, rector. Afterwards, thley wended their way to Ber- wyn House, and the Public Rooms, respec- tively, where dinner was partaken of. The Druids,, both juniors and seniors, also para- ded. They looked uncommonly well in their vegalia. The band headed the pro- cession, at the forefront of v hieh was a member, dressed in the orthodiox druidical in fashion, with white flowing beard and a yellowish dress. There were also some of the members on horseback. Dinner was afterwards done justice to at the Bethel Schoolroom. Literary Meeting. —On the evening of the 1st. of March the Angel Friendly Society held its annual competitive meeting at the Public Rooms. The spacious hall was well filled with an appreciative audience. The ohair was taken by Dr. D. L. Hamilton, and Mr. Tom Parry, Fron. with his usual ability acted as conductor. The adjudicators were —Music, Mr. J. Griffith, B.Sc. prose, Mr. Peter Williams ,B.A.; and Mr. J. Roberts, A.C., acted as accompanist. The following were deemed worthy of the a wards Cam- bren MochvlI" C'adwaladr Jones; Overall, 1st, Mrs. R. A. Pugh, Springfield; 2nd, Mrs. Robert Parry, Wenallt View; bass solo, Mr. John Jones, Hen Shop; tenor solo, Mr. J Con-is Jones; soprano solo, "Dafvdd y GarTeg Wen," Miss Bessie Williams, Queen's- square; solo on wind instrument, Mr. J. Jones; trio, Mr. N. Brown and party; quar- tette, TVavsfynydd party; recitation, Mr. Jones, Rnvysnant; children's choir, Islwyn under the leadership of Mr. Rufus Roberts; Messrs. Robert James and W. T. Lloyd are the secretaries) of the society. CYMRIC BANQFET AT DOLGELLEY. I On St. David's Day fifty loyal and patrotic I Welshmen assembled at the Royal Ship Hotel to an excellent banquet. This annual iunction is promoted by the Eistedullod Meir- t ion committee who deserve every commen- dation for their patriotism. In the unavoid- able absence of Lieut. Colonel G. F. Scott, Penmaenucha—Mrs. Scott being seriously iii-ttie duty of President fell to the lot of Dr. John Jones, chairman of the Merioneth County Council. Mr. J. Charles Hughes, uadersheriff was Vice-President for the evening. During the sumptuous repast I the wboieof the mienu being, in Welsh, native airs wer played outside, by the Institute Silver Band, under the conductorship of Mr. Talieein Davies. The toast of the King was proposed by the President, and drank with musical honours. Then followed the toast of the Queen and the Roval Family. The Vice-President proposed the "Army, Navy, and Auxilary forces," Major J. E. Fox suitably responded.—Llew Meirion sang, '^Father o Flynn," and was followed by Mr. E. A. Williams who rendered with mjuch effect the pathetic song, Y Fain, a'i Baban."—Mr. Peter Williams, B.A., propos- ed the toast of the evening, Dewi Sant. Thero were various versions of his life in connection with which were many tradi- tions. All agreed, however, that St. David, who eventually became Archbishop of Meiir evia, was a bachelor. He worked hard, manually and mentally. He studied the interests of his country and had left a noble example. Let them not be ashamed of their language and1 country, but rather do tneir utmost i gpdi yr hen wlad yn ei hlol. C.) Song, "Alaw Dewi Sant," Llew Meirion.—Appropriate verses for the occa- sion were read by "Eiiionydd," Carnarvon, and Mr. J. Ellis, Llanfachreth. Mr. W. Harvey Jones, LIys Mynach, proposed the Trade of the Town." In a very witty speech, Mr. Jones said he was proud of the fact that he was a native of Dolgelley. Since hie first saw daylight in the month of May several years ago, he had made the welfare of the town a life-long study—(laughter):— He would always love the town with an un- He would always love the town with an un- quenchable love. It was no small inherit- ance to have been born under the shadow of Cader Idris. The grit and granite of that mighty mountain seemed to enter their very souls, and made thtem solid men-diiferent to the stamp found in watering places who. were "sandy" and easily moved. (Laughter). Dolgelley could boast of educational facili- ties incomparable in England and Wales. Pupils were sent to the local schools from all parts of the United Kingdom. (Hear, hear). They had also a splendid free library, social club, and a most efficient Urban Dis- trict Council, who had the solid support, and sympathy of the whole town whenever thley were engaged in schemes for its betterment. The Silver Band was a new departure, and was the outcome of the untiring efforts of one man—Mr. Ernest Davies. Their eistedd- fod held a supreme position in the musical world. Mr. O. O. Roberts, one of the secre- taries, was a phenomenal freak of musical genius." He was ably assisted by his second fiddle, Llew Meirion. (Cheers). The trade of the town depended more on its imports than exports. Like the population, it was stagnant and stationary. There was a great need of marriageable young women as several of the young m-P. were wastry their sub- stance in a semi-detached sort of existence. (Laughter). Messrs. R William™ and D. R. Mills suitably resixxnded. Song," Oymru Wen," Mr. G. Wvnne Williams. Tho President and Vice-President" was ably proposed by Mr. O. O. Roberts. Council 'School. It was unfortunate Colonel Scott was unable to be present with them, and they much deplored the cause of his absence. The Peiimiaenucha family were always ready to help every good cause, at all times. (Cheers). Di. John Jones, who was so good to take the chair that evening, was an able sorn of an able, father in whose footsteps he closely followed. Their Vice- President was a native of Cardiagnshiire, but he had lived amongst them, many years. His mother was a native of the town and his maternal relations could be traced for generations closely connected with the public and social life of Dolgelley.—Mr. O. D. Roberts, Clogwyn, proposed Our Visi- tors."—It fell to the lot of Councillor D. G. Wake Williams, Greenwich House, to pro- pose the toast "The Hostess." In a very happy way, Mr. Williams spoke in eulogistic terms of the, excellent repast catered by Mrs. Perry and her staff. A most pleasant and enjoyable evening was brought to a close by the hearty singing of "Hen wlad fy Nhadau." Mr. M. W. Griffith, Mus. Bao., a,ce,ompanied throughout.
ABERDGVE*
ABERDGVE* Temperance.—At the weekly temperance meeting held at the Assembly Rooms. Aber- dovey on Sunday night, Mr. Arthur Spencer took the chair. Addresses were delivered by the Chairman, Messrs. W. J. Hughes, J. Lumley, and the Rev. J. Lewis. Recitatioi s were rendered by Miss Mary Evans, Tre- feddian-terrace, and Mrs. T. Read, Nant- iesin. Thie singing was conducted by Air. Lumley, and the accompanist was Miss Annie Evans, Meiron House. Football.—The Aberdovey football team played Machynlleth at the Machynlleth In- stitute ground on Saturday afternoon last. Machynlleth won the toss, and Lo-d Her- bert Vane-Tempest kicked off. There was a good crowd of spectators. The half-time score was 1—0 in favour of Machynlleth, and during the second half no further goals were scored by either side, although Aberdovey pressed severely. Mr. Howell Morris, Mach- ynlleth, was the referee, and the Aberdovey team was as follows:—Goal, J. G. Williams; backs, J. Davies and W. P. Morris; half- backs, J. Francis, C. Lewis and Frank Jones forwards, Morris Rowlands, LI. Davies. J. E. Jones (captain); J. Davies, and J. Evans. The Harbour.—During the past week, Aberdovey Harbour has presented a lively and more than usual busy appearance by reason at the nunnber of vessels that have entered to discharge or load cargoes. The s.s. Startforth arrived on Saturday night from Glasgow with 1880 tons of basic slag. She sailed on Monday night for Pembroke Dock. The Dora came in at the same time with her usual cargo- from Liverpool. The s.s. Asteria also arrived with 7,)00 sleepers from Ardrosan for the Cambrian Railway Company. The ketch Jane was also in from Aberayron in ballast and sailed again for that port with slabs. The s.s. Admiral ar- rived on Tuesday morning from London, with 200 tons of cement for Mr. Robert Richards Sunday Observance.—In connection vitli the national movement organised by the heads of the various Churches, placards bringing to the notice of the public the need for the better observance of the Lord's Day have been exhibited outside the parish church of St. Peter's, Aberdovey. In addi- tion a Lent mission will be held "to en- force the duty of keeping holy the Sabbath Day." The services are to be held and ser- mons preached by the Vicar (Rev. John Rcwlands), and the Curate (Rev. Stephen Evans). The mission is by the request of the Archbishop of Canterbury, with the cordial approval of the Bishops of the National Church. On Wednesday, March 13th, the Bishop of Bangor will hold a confirmation service. St. David's Day.-The annual competitive meeting was held at the Wesleyan Chapel on Friday last, under the auspices, of the Wesley Guild. The chairman was the Rev. H. Lurry, his supporters being "Dyfi," and lalgardd." These meetings have been held for many years, but this was the most popu- lar of all. The following were tliib adjudica- Lw-s:-Essays, Rev- O. M. Roberts, Towyn, and H. Curry, Aberdovey scriptural exami- nation, Hev. Robert Jones, Towyn; recita- tions, "Dyfi," "Talfardd," and "Ffestin;" miscellaneous, Rev. J. Lewis (C.M.), and W. D. Evans (C.); Messrs. W. J. Hughes, G.C. Griffith Davies, H. Davies, Mrs. Curry, Mrs. Morgan, Aelydon; Misses J.. E. Jonas and Susie Davies; music, Mr. E. Rowlands, F.T.S.O., Llanbrymiiair, who is becoming well-known for his musical talenti The competitions were of a high standard, and a good number competed on every subject. The winners were as follows:—Chief essay, Miss J. E. Jonas, 148 marks out of 150; and a second prize was awarded to Mr. E. H. Edwards, who made 147 marks; second es- say, 1, Miss J. Laura Davies, Saw Mills; 2, Robert Richards, Nantiesyn written exami- nation, Standard 4, Miss Jonas; Standard 3 Miss Blodwen Jones; Standard 2, Miss Mary Ann Roberts; Standard 1 (oral), Mas- ters LI. Edwards, H. O. Lewis, Misses May Rowlands, A. M. Morris^ and Bessie Lewis, were awarded first prize, and Masters Cyril Morris and D. L Jones, second pI ize; infants' standard ;1, Masters H. K. M. Jones, H. E. Morris, W. T. Lewis, standard 2, 1, Robert Pugh; 2, Laura Jones standard 3, 1, Morfydd and Catherine Lewis, H. Evans and J. Pugh; 2. T. A. Lewis; poetry, Mr. E. L. Row lands (Dyfi); recita- tions, chief recitation, Messrs. H. Davies and VV. D. Evans (equal); second recitation, class 1 (over 14), 1, Miss Lizzie Thomas, Ty- newydd; 2, A. Hughes; under 14, 1, Miss M. A. Roberts, Crychnant; and Hhydderch Davies (equal); 2, T. Griffiths; reciting a hymji (children under 10, 1, Miss Nora Davies; 2, G. J. Pugh and May Rowlands. Music Quartette, Mr. Humphrey Lewis a:id party; duet, J. and H. Lewis; baritone solo, Mr. W. J. Hughes; soprano solo, Miss Maggie Williams, 1, Bodfor-terrace The prizes for the two last solos were given by Mr. David: Hughes, Rose Hill. The best solo out of nine competitors: Messrs. Humphrey Lewis and W. J. Hughes (equal); solo for, gills over 12, 1, Margaret Jane Davies; 2, Enid Evans; solo for boys over 12, 1. Thomas Williams; 2, David C. Jones; pianoforte playing, 1, Buddrup; Thomas; 2, John Idris Davies; ditto children under 12, 1, Mabel Barry; 2. M. A. Roberts and Jennie Lewis. Translations, English into Welsh, Mr. J. Lumley, Gl'andwrr. For best list of debati-ag subjects, 1, E. L. Rowlands (Dyfi); 2, Huml Davies. Writing a Psalm, 1, Miss M. A. Roberts; 2, Thomas Jones; best cushion cover, Mrs, Capt. D. J. Lewis, New-street. The secretary and organiser of the meeting was Mr., Humphrey Lewis, and the treasurer was Mr. Robert Davies. The accompanists were Miss; Susie Davies and Miss Margaret R icftards A TITLED DEFENDANT AT TOWYN. CHARGE OF DRUNKENNESS DISMISSED At the Towyn Police Court on Friday Lord Charles Conyngham was summoned for being drunk at louyn on February loth Air. W. P. Owen, Aberystwyth, who appear- ed for the defendant, absolutely denied thb charge. Police Constable H. Davies, Towyn gave evidence that. the defendant was staggering drunk in High-street Oil the day in question, and went down a la,i-io and leaned against the waLL The witness went up to him, and the defendant stated that he wanted to conir plain a.bout some boys that annoyed his friend, John V a,ugh an. The constable iu- formed him that if be came. up to the police station he could lay his complaint before the sergeant. The defendant ca-rute along, but when they got there he could not distin- guish between him and the sergeant. Mr. W. P. Owen: What is your definition of drunken The Witness: He was staggering along, and made a rambling statement for a gentle- man of his position. Will you give me nothing that was inco- herent in hiis statement, to you ? He asked me for my card.— (Laughter). It was very funny for him to ask a policeman for his card, when he has a number— (Laughter). Mr. W. P. Ow en: They ask the policemen the time? (Laughter). Sergeant Ellis Morris also gave evidence, and said that the defendant was drunk. Evidence for the defence was given by D. Oliver FYtwards, of the Tredegar Arms Hotel, who said that he was withl the de- fendant at his house during the whole of the afternoon, and thev onJv had two "spots" of whisky The defendant was perfectly sober when he left him,. Mi, R. Milton, barmaid at the White I Hall Hotel, also stated that the defendant ,:1". sober when he called in and asked1 to see t.e p-opnetor. The defendant was not served with drink. The defendant himself giving evidence, said th-vf. he was perfectly sober that, day, "nd had only had two drons of whisky dur- iug the nri v •>nd a bottle of beer with lunch, Mr. W. P. Owen said that it was an abuse of the nrocess of the court to bring such a case forward, and he asked thle Bench to' say that the case never ought to have been allowed to come iii,o as a. give the costs aga-uj>i. Li. ponc-j. ihe beiieh, aitei a short deliberation, dis.missed the case.
LA,NI I it
LA,NI I it Obituary.—On Wednesday, February 27th, Mr. and ,virs. vi. Lew is, Ariiyn, u e> e plung- d into deep sorrow by the death oi their 'ittle da ughter, Vera, uho died rather sud- denly after a brief illness, and the, sympathy of .all the townspeople ..as Jeep and. bi.m.ere, the sorrowing parents being much respected by all. The funeral took place on Saturday at two o'clock, when hundreds of relatives and friends came together to sLow their re- spect. The Vicar, Bishop of Swansea, oifi- ciated at the house, and prior to starting a Welsh hymn, "0 dewch ieueneiyd liodf" was sung. The body was carried on a small bier by 24 boys from the Council School, of which Mr. W. Lewis is headmaster, and they were superintended by Mr. Worthington Davies, assistant master. In addition to the parents, brothers and sister of deceased, the following relatives were present:—Mrs. Williams, Treorchy; Mi-, and Mrs. T. Lew is, Llanpumpsaint ;M. J. W. Davies, Misses Harriet and Maiy Davies, Forest Hall; Mrs Davies, Riverside; Mis. Lewis, Llanllaw- ddog: Mrs. Richards. T;ehe bert, Lampeter; Mrs. Roberts, King's Head; Mr. Davies, Brynroad; Mr. Jones, Bank Hall. Among the general public were the ovs. W7. Ll. Footman, E. Evans, J. Roberts, D. Jones, Alderman Evan Davies (mayor); Alderman Richards, Councillors W. Jones. Walter Davies, D. Jones, J. Jenkins, etc. The Rev. J. D. Lewis, Pencarreg, and Rev. H. Rosser, curate officiated in chuich, and the hymn, "Mae'm cyfeiliion wedi myned" was sung. "Mae'm cyfeiliion wedi myned" was sung. Mr. Randell ably accompanied on the organ, and he also played a suitable voluntary as the mournful cortege left the church. The Bishop of Swansea officiated at the grave. Beautiful floral tributes had been sent by the following:—School teachers, Mrs. Lloyd, Deri House; Lee Thomas, Church- street; Miss Dewi Williams, Temple-terrace; Mr. and Mrs. Richards, Ardwyn Mr. Tay- lor, Falondale; Mrs. Jones, Britannia Stores, etc. May God comfort the be- reaved parents and other relatives in their sorrow. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. A meeting of the Guardians was held on Friday, the 1st inst. :Present Rev. R. C. Jones (chairman); Rev. J. N. Evans, Llan- gybi; Rev. T. C. Edmunds /Trefilan Messrs W m. Davies, Cellan; Dd. Price, Lampeter Rural John Griffiths, Evan Davies and T. G. Williams, Llanwenog; D. Robert Jones, Llanwnen: E. Morgan Evans, Llanybytlier; Dd. Davies, Llancrwys; James Jcnes and Evan Davies, Llanfihangelrhosycorn D. H. James and Thos. Jones, Llanllwni; and Thomas Thomas and David Evans, Pencarreg; with Drs Abel Evans and E. C. Thomas (medical officers), and Mr. J. E, Lloyd (clerk). Out Relief, Etc.—The amount of out- rerief administered during the past fort- night was as follows:—-Lampeter District, per Mr. T. L. Evins. C43 13s. to 182 pau- pers, Llanybyther clisti ict, per Mr. Dd. Evans, £38 15s. to 125 paupers. Number in the House 21, corresponding week last year 27; vagrants relieved during the past fort- night 81 corresponding period last year 76. Report.—The Master reported that five persons had been discharged from thle House during the past fortnight and one person admitted.—It was decided to put the young girl, Mary Anne Davies, aged 14 years an inmate, to service. Compensation Act.—The Clerk pointed out the liability of the Board under the recent Compensation Act and the necessity of in- demnifying themselves by insurance. Minimax.—A letter was read from a firm, introducing a machine for extinguishing fires ,called the Minimax. LLANYBYTHER RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. A meeting of this Council was held on the same day, Mr. Dd. Evans, presiding Postal Facilities. Air. E. Morgan Evans, proposed that the Postmaster General be asked to extend the postal facilities at Llanybyther, and to g.rant the following improvements, viz: (1) ihat letter boxes be provided at Gwrdy- truiwr. Cross Hands, and Stafellwen, in the village of Llanybyther; (2) That there should be a.n afternoon delivery at Llanybyther, and the immediate neighbourhood, the area to be the same as that covered by the present Sunday delivery; (3) That malls bo despatched by the 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. up trains and by the 6.20 p.m. down trains Annual Report. The following annual report of Dr. Tho- mas, the Medical Officer of Health, was read and cOlu.idered I beg to report that I made further in- spections in the parishes of Llanfihangel- rhos-y-corn, Llanybyther, and Pencarreg, and found that most of the notices requir- ing p"ivy accommodation have been complied with.-l made several house-to-house in- spections, and I have to iepeat that three houses in the Tillage of Treherbert, Penear- reg, are still kept in all undesirable manner. As I find that there is no perceptible im- provement, I suggest giving statutory notices to the occupiers. I found the Esger- dawe and Coedmore Council Schools in a satisfactory state, but the playground, to- gether with the heating arrangement of the former school need attention, while the sewage tank at the latter school requires emptying, as it now overflows the play- ground, and is consequently a serious nuis- ance. For the purpose of dealing with the liquid sewage, I would strongly recommend that xiie contents can be occasionally dis- charged into a barrel and carted away and applied to the land. I regret to state that the Rhydcwmere Council School and offices are not satisfactorily kept.—Your obedient servant, Joshua Evans. It w as decided to write to the County Education Committee, and to call their at- tention to the portion of thle report in which it is stated thlat the disease of diphtheria is often spread owing to children suffering from, diphtheria in a mild form being com- pelled to attend school. The Clerk was also directed to send to the same Committee an extract from the report ielating to Esger- dawe and Gwernogle Schools. Telephone. A communication was read from Mr. J. Lloyd Morgan, Q.C., M.P., enclosing a letter which that gentleman had received fiom the Postmaster General stating the intention of erecting a trunk telephone line between Aberystwyth and Carmarthen. Inspector's Report. The following report of the Inspector of Nuisances was read and considered:— Gentlem.en,-I beg to be allowed to lay before you my annual report upon the sani- tary condition of the Llanybyther Rural District during the year ending, December 31st., 1906. The affixed tables give the vital statistics of each year from 1896 to 1906 in-elusive. The population estimated to the middle of 1906 was 3,754: ths number of births, 81 or 21 per 1,000 estimated popu- ( lation the number of deaths under 1 year 11 or loo per 1,000 births registered, and tli" number of deaths at all ages 75 or 19 per 1.000 of the estimated population. Table II. gives thle vital statistics of separate localities in 1906 and previous years. The death-rate in locality 1 viz., Llanybyther, Llanllwn.i and Rhosycorn was above the usual, being 50 against 36 in 1905, i.e., 21 per 1,000, versus 15 per 1.000. The average death-rate for the last 10 years was 43 or 18 per 1,000. The death rate of locality 2. compares favourably with previous years. The infant mortality in locality 1 is also high, viz., 8 or 166 per 1,000 births. Table III. shews the number of infectious diseases notified during the year to be 64 of diph- theria and 3 of erysipelas, all with the ex- ception of 3 cases of diphtheria, occurring in locality 1, but only one death occurred. Table IV. shews the causes of, and ages at death during the year to be as follows:— Under 1 year, 11; 1 year and under 5 years, 3; 5 years and under 15. 4; 15 and under 25, 7 25 and under 65, 19: 65 and over. 31. The causes of death were:—Diphtheria. 1 epidemic influenza, 3; erysipelas, 1; phthisis! 13: cancer, 5; bronchitis, 4; pneumonia, 3; cirrhosis of liver, 1; accidents, 4: prema- ture lyrth, 4; diseases and accidents of parturition, 1 heart diseases. 8. All other causes 25. Thus we see that, 13 or 17 per cent died from phthisis: 7 or 9 per cent from cancer. The meteorological conditions prevalent in the district would account for tho mortality from phthisis, and other chest affections viz.. the frequent strong winds and heavy rainfall do ing thie, year coupled with the exposure and heavv work associat- ed with agricultural pursuits which is the principal occupation of the inhabitants. The latter conditions also contribute to the com- paratively high mortality from heart, di- sease. viz.. 8 Of 10 per cent of the deaths— rheumatism beinp primarilv contracted and, ending in heart disease. The boi>«?mar of the "~rv-ki"cr rifles is far from satiefactorv, +hoii.rh gradually imnrovinsr. and till,'>, houses in the out-lving portions of the district are often too small, badly ventilated, and in- uia The drainage- of the Li^ii/oy u.oi ,u.abj, especially, is still iill a aeploiuDlo olUlv, as tuele is no water to I flush the n. aiiw—that ior domuestic pur- poses evo-i far irom sufficient, and irequently poih ie. ihe sources of the water are shallow wells, surface w aiGj- aua tju,i.p. ihe surface water runs in the iowe-i Ipa-L of'the village, are sunk in the cottage, g-i^dtais in sandy soils almost oai a level uitii che river Hilv and rendered liable to oigaiitc pollution, whilst those at a liigiier Ie ,¡ i:,oqueiitly run d.-y. The Council's ciio;ts to negjtiate for a supply near the vii age have proved unsuccessful so they beN-tatc before going in for a larger scheme whicn vdil entail enormous expendi- ttii-e ior a small district, as the only avail- able source is f:,OL,t two miles from Llany- byther A similar state of affaire still con- tinues at I, am in the parish of Pencarreg. Infectious Diseases.—Sixty-one cases of diphtheria. cccurted m locality 1, and 3 in locality 2. I have quite recently submitted to your attentio i a report on the frequent epidem'c of diphtheria in Llanybyther, and its surroundings and pointed out that the defects in the school contributed largely to- wards its spread. Tlære does not appear to be any distinct o-videiitcc, of infection through the milk supply, but the bad drainage and defective vn-tor supply of the village must act indirectly in facilitating the giowth of the germ of diphtheria. There is another factor which I omitted to report, and that was, no doubt, a. few- mild cases escape our notice. Now that school attendance officers are required to. be very strict with regard to seeing that children attend school, par- ents often rend them, when suffering from diphtheria. of a mild form, consequently, the disease. is propagated through t.he whole school, and as long as thlis continues, it is- very difficult to check it. The Coedmore Ccuncil School in locality II. was closed for six week on account of the prevalence of moasles .and whooping cough in the district. The Abergorlech Cbuncil School in locality 1. was clo-ved for 3 weeks en account of measles, and the Llanybyther School for several weeks owing to diphtheria The Factories and workshops, eleven in number, are all in a satisfactory sanitary state, kept clean, well ventilated, and not over- crowded. Eighteen houses were condemned in Pencarreg Parish eight houses were con- demned in Rhosyconi parish; eight houses were condemned in Llanllwni parish twenty- lour houses were condemned in Llanyby- ther parish; two houses were condemned in LI ancrwys. Forty-two of the above have no privy accomimodation. Twenty-six had structural defects such as damp floors, want of accommodation, deficient light, leakage of roof and defective drainage. gel. Playground should be drained, levelled and gravelled over. Gwernorje.—Water supply too far from the school, and contaminated ly sewage. The floor of the external passage should be lowered and relaid to a. proper fall with imt- peivious material to prevent surface water ertering the school. Llanybyther School.—-The Edncatie.ji Com- mittee have decided to extend this school improve tho ventilation, provide new floors, substitute open fireplaces for stoves, and sink a new pump. Cowsheds and Dairies -The regulations to" the inspection of the above under the Local Government Board Order of 1885 have been adopted. The following places come- iiiicl(- the Act:—Locality 1., 2 Bridge street. Llvsfaen House. Aberduar Foriii aid the Villa all in Llanybyther. Ventilation and light defective in all the cowsheds, also drainage of the dairies defective in all There are no milk shops in the district. Locality II.. Lock and Key, cowshed nodation deficient, and no drainage. Tal- foel: ventilation and light defective. lime- washing necessary, E. C. Thomas, Medical Officer of Health ..it.I. u —; i jiul
LLA N FAIR CLYDOG A U.
LLA N FAIR CLYDOG A U. County Council Election. The election. passed off quietly, though there was no ab- sence of effort on the part of each party to- score a victory. Each of the candidates v, as supported by an active band of workers who lett no stone unturned to secure t,bla return of their favourite. During the earl- ier part of the day the indications pointed in the direction of a close tie. but as the day wore Qn, one party was gaining confidence, and the other sinking into comparative des- pondency. The best feelings however pre- vailed throughout, and probably the friendly intercourse between the candidates them- selves accounted largely for that happy state of things. Thie candidates were on the ground early, and remained to the finish. 1 he result of the voting was declared by the Deputy Returning Officer (Mr. Hughes), a little before nine o'clock, and was as follows —Col. Davies-Evans, 165; David Saunders Davies, 113. Mr. D. S. Davies was the member for the division for the last three years, so that there is a change in the re- presentation. A Sad Event. Evan Davies, a farmer, who had lately taken the tenancy of Cefn. voelallt, on the Derry Ormond Estate, was foiund on Wednesday morning the 27th ult by his daughter, hanging in one of the outbuildings. It appears that he had com- mitted the rash act. some time, the previous evening, but no suspicion of anything hav- ing occurred was aroused as he occasionally left home without giving any formal intimar 110/n. He leaves behind him two sons and two daughters, with whom there is much sympathy in the neighbourhood. An in- quest was held on Thursday, and a verdict of suicide during temporary insanity was re- turned. He was buried in the Parish Churchyard on Saturday, the day of the election. Obituary. The death of Miss Jane Jones (Jeno), tble, beloved daughter of David Jones, smith, Silver Mine, Llanfair, occurred on Thursday afternoon, the 28th cf Febru- ary, aged, 28 years. She had been ailing for a long time, suffering from that fatal I disease, consumption, which prevails to such a large extent in the county. She was pos- sessed of a very amiable disposition, and she bore her illness with great fortitude and Christian resignation1, atiid her end was) pieaciei She was buried in the Parish Churchyard, on Wednesday, the 6th inst
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE…
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM- PANY OF NEW YORK. Air. David Evan Davies, the Manager for Wales and Hereford, has just heard from Mr Harrison Hogge, the general manager for the United Kingdom that the assets of the company in round figures a& at the 31st of December last amounted to nearly one hun- dred and two million sterling, ( £ 101,820,000) an increase of over five million sterling ( £ 5,134,000) over 1905, that the Contingent Guarantee kuiid and Divisible Surplus amounted to over seventeen million sterling ( £ 17,377,000), and that the total income for the year 1906 was nearly seventeen million ( £ 16,813.000. The Company's new business issued and paid for, excluding restorations and changes for the year 1906, amounted to nearly eighteen million ( £ 17,935,000). The Insurances in force are £ 311 r-551 ,000. The total expenses for 1906 amount to £ 2,299,000 as against £ 3,147,000 in 1905, being a reduc- tion of £ 848.000. We understand that the Bonus to Policy holders is about 20 per cent, higher this year than in 1906. We, like some of the leading papers of the United Kingdom advised our readers not to be led ar-tj-af by a^i^'atdo(aal articles in certain papers last year, and not to listen to the gossip of ignorant, people, and we are glad to state that the record of this great Company justifies the course we took.
LLANON.
LLANON. LLANON. --It, is with regret that we have to record the death of a very old character in the person of Mr. John Jenkins. Llansaint- ffraid, most commonly known in the neigh- bourhood as Spors, Deceased, who was about 78 years of age had spent the earlier part of his life on sea. Since the death of his sister many years ago, he had lived the life of a. rechlSie. The funeral took place on Wednesday. Election.—Preparations are made fcr the election of councillors on the District and Parish Councils, and a. rumour has it that the Women's Suffrage fever has affected some here, and that they are going to op- pose- the lrnen this time. -C-
HUNTING FIXTURES.
HUNTING FIXTURES. The Ncuaddfawr Foxhounds will meet on Tuesday, March 12th at Mydroilyn; and on Friday, March 15th, at Llanfihangel Bridge. Both days at 10.30 a.m. The Gogerddan Foxhounds will meet on Tuesday, March 12th at Glandyfi; also on Friday. March 15th, at Capel Bangor. Both days at 10.45 a.m.
GAZETTE NOTICES.
GAZETTE NOTICES. I Bankruptcy Aets.-Ileceivinc; Orders: Wil- liam Richard Morgan, of Pensarn, near Talybont, Cardiganshire, farmer. 1 Arthur Berrow Roberts, of High-str^rt. St. Dogmael's, Pembrokeshire, grocer and general dealer.