Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

LONDON IVedcling,-A pretty wedding was isolemnr- ised on inursday, September 2&th at iNew Jewin Welsh Chapel, London, between Mr. Owen T-. Davies, Oalvinistic Methodist nun-- isver, )1 Llanarth and Mosyiiin Churches, Cardiganshire and Miss Jennie N's ugban, BrynglairLeyton. The bridegroom comes or a well-known Cardiganshire stocK being re- lated on- his father's side to the late Rev. Dr. Lewis. Edwards. The bride was one of the most popular young ladies in London, having worked very zealously at Jewin, both with the children and the Literary Society, she is related on her mother's &ide to the- Welsh hymnologist, Ann Griffiths. The Rev J E Davies, M.A., pastor of Jewin Chapel, officiated, assisted by the Rev. G. Havard, B.D., and Prof. Jones, Aberystwyth. The bridgegroom was attended by Mr Samuel Jones, Borth, as best m&n, and the bride- by Miss Lottie Jenkins as bridesmaid. Much interest, was elicited in the wedding. The- bride who was accompanied up The aisle by her father was charmingly attired in a. Liberty gown of nut-brown velvet, the bod- ice being composed of a delicate cjream lace with bretelles of the velvet and lace. The picture hat. was of the same shade of delicate. tulle with one large shaded ostrich feather. She carried, a, shower bouquet of white roees. and lilies of the valley, her ornaments were a gold brooch and gold bangle, the gifts of the bride's mother and the bridegroom. The bridesmaids was also daintly attired in a purple-iris coloured costume of Liberty vel- vet, with pretty hat to match trimmed 'with white plumes, she wore a gold largle, the gift of the- bride and bridegroom, and car- ried a shower bouquet of choice white and mauve flowers. The bride's mother was becomingly attired in black broche silk, with lace trimmings and black steel bonnet. Her posy was of delicate pink roses. The hi-.ppy pair left the chapel to the strains of the "W eddin March" and drov6 away amid showers of confetti to the Bingham Hotel, where a ror-eption was held, to which many guests were invited. Several congratula- tory telegrams were received, speeches testi- fying the high esteem the bride occupies among the London friends were made. Mr. and MrCJ. Davies left later for Brighton, prior to. their departure for South The bride travelled in a sea holly blue silk costume, black velvet hat with white plume. sable fur. Messrs. Buzzard, Oxford-street, supplied, the wedding cake. The presents which were numerous and costly, included I the following:—Bridegroom to bride, gold bancde; bride to bridegroom, gold scarf pin; father of bride, cheque and brass ten- der; mother of bride, silver tea and coffee service and silver topped umbrella; Mr- Roibert Elvan Vaughan! (bride's brother) sideboard Mr Samuel Jone.3, Borth, silver serviette rings, Miss Lottie. Jenkins, pic- ture "Garden of Eden" and hand-worked table-centre; The Staff, past and present scholars of the Rothedfield Street L.C.O- School ,silver gipsy spirit kettle and stand; Mr. and. Mrs. David Roberts, Hford, case of silver fish knives and forks; Miss Maggie- Uob. PennantUchaf, silver topped salt. bottle; Nurse Roberts, Brighton, silver- mounted oak biscuit barrel; Mr. and Mr^ D. Jone-i, Clapham, silver tea spoons and tongs; Miss Roberts, Pennantuchaf, butter knife; Mr. Mallet, silver and ivory bread fork; Mr. and Mrs. David Edwards, Liberia- road, case of silver teaspoons; Mr. Oweft Davies, New Georgia, silver and glass flower cpergneMr. and Mrs. Tim Evans. Horn- eey, silver and glass bread and fruit dish combined: and Mrs. R. T. Owen, Hol- lwway, case of silver salt cellars 5 Miss Winnie Owen, do., silver pepperette; Misa May Williams, Westbourne Grove, solver egg cruet with butter cooler combined; Misa. Medora. Roberts, pair of scales; Miss Jennie and Mr. Will Evans, Vauxhall, white marble, timepiece*; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Roberts, Waltnamstow, copper curb and irons; Rev. J. E. Davies and family, picture, Dante'a Dream" Mr .and Mrs. John Davies, The Hollies, oil-painting by Mrs. Davies; Miseea Jennie, Maggie and Master Jenkins, Central- street, pair of vases; Mr. J. H. Philips, Eastbourne, vinegar and oil cruet; Mr. and Mrs. Will Jenkins, set of brass fire-irons; Mr. Jack Edwards, Maiden-lane, drawing- room clock; Mr. and Mrs .John Jonos, Hol- loway, cake basket; Mrs. Jones and family, Ascham-street, hand-painted picture by Miss Jennie Jones; Miss Rich, Stoke Newington, pail* of vases; Mr. Mendus Edwards, Carter- lane, silver and cut glass butter cooler; Mr. Ted Jones, Threadneedle-street, silver toast rack; Mr. and Mrs. Hv. Jones. Bryn- alaw, Alexandra Park, silver spirit kettle; Mrs. Job BinghAm Hotel, pewter orna- ment: Mrs. Lloyd Roberts, carving cloth; Mrs. Jones, Princes-square, silver and glass sugar basin; Miss Rees, Leystone, table centre; Miss Daisy Crawford, ctochet lace (hand-made); Mr. Will Cusdin, mirror in frame; Mrs. Nichol, cut glass scent bottle; Miss Ivy Douglas, oil-painting by Mr. Doug- las Mrs. Robertson, rose bowl; Miss Jiiay Robertson, silver sugar sifter and cut glass bowl; Miss Katie John, silver flower vase; Miss Abbott, pickle fork; Mr. Lloyd Rob- erts, Swan fountain pen; Mrs. Davies, Rhymney-terrace, Cardiff, pair of sheets; Miss Mary Jenkins, Frongog, Llanbadarn. damask table cloth; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Davies. Pentyrch, Cardiff, brass scuttle; Mr. and Mrs. Da. Davies, Fox-street, Car- diff, table; Mr. and Miss Thomas, Woodville- road, Cardiff, table centre; Mr. and Mrs. James Rees, Cardiff, jam dish; Mrs. Elvans, and Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins, Plasturlon- avenue, Cardiff, window stand and flower pot; Mrs. Davies, shawl; Mr. J. R. Mor- gan, Theological College. Aberystwyth, postal order Mr and Mrs. Chapman, salad bowl, and servers: Mr. and Mrs. Hughie Roberts, LIandudno, down cushion; Mr. and Sins. Bowles, manicure set; Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liams. Barry, serviettes; Mrs. Evans, Foundry, Ffmvffin, oak-tray; Mrs. Shayler, IJnnarth, walnut what-not; Mrs. Davies, IVcnpel. I-fosyffin, flowers: Miss" Sprason. Birmingham, plaoque: Jewin Children and friends, silver cake basket and photo frame* «

ABERYSTWYTH TOWN COUNCIL. f ANOTHER STORMY MEETING. I', I FINANCES AGAIN DISCUSSED. "I rHEV ACANT BATE COLLECTORSIIIPS. A meeting of the Aberystwyth Town £ uncil was held on Tuesday at the Council Vbamber, Town Hall, when there were pre- **nt the Mayor (Councillor R. Dough ton) in JjS-e chair; Capt. Thomas Dough ton (ex- '-Sayor), Aldermen Peter Jones and E. P. J^ynne; Councillors C. M. Williams, Wm. i-homas, T. J. Samuel, Edwin Morris, \rai"e^ Thomas, J. T. Davies, J. Gihson, F. j*organ, I. Hopkins, with Mr. A. J. Hughes 'town clerk), Mr. Daff Jones (assistant 'Sjprk), Mr. Rees Jones (borough surveyor) £ Jr- C. Mass#y (borough accountant), and r. James Evans (sanitary inspector). THE MINSTRELS. A letter was read from Mr. Gilbert Rogers, T^hyl, stating he would be pleased to know f the Council was going to fulfil their pro- j&ise of 1904, when they promised that if he ought a good troupe1 they would refund iMm the permit fee of £ 40 as published in local newspapers. The General Pur- -P^ses Committee also instructed him (the ytark) to write thanking him (Mr. Rogers) the goad troupe he sent. The Clerk said he could reply to the com- munication. There was no need to send :t ,to committee. .Mr. Samuel: There is no truth in it, is $ttere? Kll>3 Clerk: No, I think not. THE NOVEMBER. FAIRS. f «tter was read from Messrs. Studt's, • iNeath, stating theyAvould be pleased to *^ar at the Council's earliest convenience if ^hey were prepared to let them the Smith- for their entertainments for the forth- doming November fairs. t It was, suggested that the letter be refer- red to the Markets Committee. '1 Mr. J. T. Davies asked whether the mat- er could not be decided that day. Last there were great complaints in the t they came and took hundreds of Wounds" a. way." Oti the proposition of Mr. Samuel, it was Prided that the application be placed on 'he agenda of the next meeting. c An application by Mrs Pilot, of Newtown, j r a stall at the New Market Hall to sell j^icy goods was referred to the Markets ^Bamittee. COMPULSORY POWERS. In reply to a letter sent by the Clerk ask- what quantitv of land they intended to ,a«e in the Smithfield under their compul- 5?ry powers, a letter was read from the *tre»t Western RaiYway Company, stating the. IIlatter would be laid before Mr. Nelson, | their solicitor, who was dealing with this fatter personally, on his return to town Portly ISOLATION HOSPITAL. Hie Clerk reported that the Local Govern- f^t Board had again written enquiring the Resent position of matters with regard to P1* provision of an "solation hospital for the PCapt. Doughton: Tliis is an annual thing, it not ? The Clerk: Monthly, I should say. Mr. J. Gibson: Xo, quarterly in advance. j RENEWAL. 1 letter was read from Mrs. Kate Parry, View House, asking the Council to de- the question of the renewal of lease, as ^*ng to Mr. Parry's absence she was not vj'ta to give a definite reply. He was ex- pected home before the end of the month. NEW ACTS. The Clerk called attention to two new Acts of Parliament, the first being that Qualifying vomen to be members of county j borough councils, and also to be elected the position of mayor, and the other, a J^roussive measure, dealing with speedy Notification of births to medical officers, so advice and instruction could be given those who had charge of the infants. THE BEACH INSPECTOR. The Mayor pointed out that the engage- nt of P.C. Thomas Davies as hackney car- ftage tid boating inspector, terminated on 1 pr/vious Saturday, but as there still re- fined a large number of visitors in the 1o\Vn, he had seen the Chief Constable and him to allow the inspector to continue duties until that day. Mr. William Thomas proposed that the rvices of the inspector be continued for Mother week. Mr. I. Hopkins: Mr. Thomas is not in or- er in proposing a resolution sitting down. Mr. W. Thomas: And Mr. Hopkins is not order also to address the chair sitting (Laughter). Alderman Peter Jones thought it would be 3, great advantage, if they were going to put Markets Act into operation, ..to retain '•he services of P.C. Davies for another J^onth or so. He proposed that the Chief J-I^nstable be asked .tp allow him to continue services for another month. Mr. Edwin Morris seconded, and the pro- position was unanimously agreed to. -R If EAR v. MORGAN. fi A meeting of a committee of the whole council was convened for September 14th, discuss the following matters:—(a) Fear v. j^organ, (b) Fear v. Phillips; (c) Penglaise ^tate. Owing to the small attendance of Ambers, it was resolved that meeting be Mjouroed until the following Tuesday even- ng. At the adjourned meeting it was decided ^"»t ohe Mayor and Town Clerk bo auth- orised and requested to interview Mr. T. F. *^ar and his solicitor, and to discuss with without prejudice, the question of claimed in this action, and to re- tort thereon to the Council. Also that the Clerk be authorised and instructed to l^ftsult counsel in the matter of Fear v. ,5*hillipg, and to further report thereon to Council. Further, that an advertise- ment be inserted in the two local paperia 'filing attention to the completio-n of the I ne-ral market in Market-street and the-in- ^Qtion of the Council to prosecute any Arsons guilty of illegal hawking. PUBLIC WORKS COMMUTE. > This committee reported that the Sanitary *l'?pector presented his report for the **Onths of April, May, June, July and "A.UgtrOt, 1907, which was considered and ^'ScutSed, and instructions given to the In- spector. The committee also made the fol- lowing recommendations:—(a) That Mr. Cat- kin's tihed on the Castle Grounds be allowed remain there during the pleasure of the ^uncil. upon Mr. Catlin undertaking to *?move it immediately on demand by the Council; (b) That the boatmen be invited ^°. appoint a deputation to meet a com- mittee of the whole Council to discuss the -reation of the proposed closing of "the Gap" in the Harbour; (c) That the plen Emitted bv Mr Evan Edwards of proposal ^iterations of No. 48, Cambrian-street, be disapproved; (d) That a notice be served Upon owners of carriages, requiring them to discontinue the practice of washing car- nages in Portland-road; (e) That the en- gagement of the Town Band be extended ^htil the 4th October, on the existing Instructions were given to the *o\rn Clerk to inform Mr Catlin that the committee, could not entertain his applica- tion for permission to terminate his en- iageme,ut on the 21st September instant. -he Borough Surveyor submitted his report on the work done by the Town Gardener-, Yvater Works Inspector, and Cemetery ouper- -intend-ent, respectively, during the past lort- ^'ght. Instructions were given to the "orough .Surveyor to report as to the nec-es- ;sity of retaining the services of an Assistant "ardener during the winter months. In reply to Mr. J. Gibson, it was explained that Mr Evan Edwards' plan of alterations to No. 18, Cambrian-street, were not entire- r ly disapproved of. If his neighbour agreed enlarge the garret, Mr.. Edwards would Rlso he allowed to do likewise. It -j decided to serve notices on owners •oj :'«ages not to wash their vehicles in cf the town. At the suggestion of Capt. Doughton, it agreed that the engagement of the Town "and 1 e fxt?inded_to the 11th October. The Committee's report, as amended, was then adopted. then adopted. w THE GUT MAKER. I^PfcMr. J. Gihson enquired whether the gut- trlan had left the slaughter-house. The Surveyor: I believe he is still there Mr. J. Gibson: But he was to go forth- with. The Borough Accountant explained that the man was a monthly tenant, and had an agreement with the Council to that effect. Mr. J. GibSon "More guts. Mr. J. T. Davies raised the question as to the repair of the roadway between Tancae schoolroom and Rheidol-place, and said it was now in a worse state than ever before. Captain Doughton, in the course of dis- cussion; said undoubtedly it was the Coun- cil's duty to repair this road1. The Clerk said he would produce the cor- respondence) with the Misses Jones. Fronr gog, on the matter at the next committee, and it was then agreed to defer action until then. FINANCE COMMITTEE. This committee recommended payments amounting, to £ 232 2s. 6d. The following re- commendations were also made:-No. 32, Prospect-street: That Mrs. Michael Evans' application for an extension of time for the re-building of these premises be granted to a date to be hereafter fixed by the Council. —No. 6, Vulcan-street: That the applica- tion by ifr. Evan Davies for re-consideration or the terms and conditions of the lease of these premises be not granted.—That the application by Mr. Isaac Rees for the letting of a of land adjoining the Rheidol, near Trefeehan Bridge be not entertained. The consideration of the motion standing in the name of Councillor C. M. Williams, with reference to the erection of workmen's dwellings in Trefechan, was deferred until the next meeting of the committee. In- structions were given, to the Borough Sur- veyor to report upon the encroachments, if any, on Corporate property. in reply to questions, Mr C M Williams said Mrs Michael Evans' application for an extension of time for re-building 32, Pros- pect-street would be granted till May next, and longer if found necessary. As to 6, Vulcan-street, Mr.. Williams said that since the committee tenders had been invited by Air. Evan Davies for carrying out the conditions granted by the Corporation, but when the builder went there and began taking down he found the place in such a state that made, it impossible to carry out the conditions. The Surveyor had been called there to see the place. He (Mr. Wi)lliams), thjditefore, proposed that the matter be referred back, as they did not want to do Mr Davies an injustice. (Cries ,)f "Oh, oh," from Messrs. Gibson and Mor- gan). Mr. Fred Morgan: The loom of November again. Mr C M Williams: Not at all. Mr F Morgan: We had the report of the Surveyor with regard to these, premises, and I don't think the Surveyor is the man to come to the committee and tell lies. Mr C M Williams said Mr Davies was en- titled to have the matter re-considered, see- ing there were fresh circumstances. Mr J T Davies seconded the proposition, which was carried. The report of the committee was then adopted. THE ESTIMATES AGAIN. Mr J Gibson said at the previous meeting Mr Williams made a statement, and he (Mr Gibson) then said he would reserve his re- ply. As this was a fitting time on the re- j port of the Finance Committee he would now do so. Mr. Williams rose to a point of order. Mr J Gibson: Am I to have these inter- ruptions. j Mr Williams said he made three distinct statements, and Mr. Gibson should confine himself to those. Mr. J. Gibson: Surely, I am entitled to give my reply. I appeal to the Town Clerk. Mr. Williams: I raise a point of order. Mr Gibson: I appeal to the Town Clerk whether I am to be allowed to deal with a matter of finance on the report of the Fi- j nance Committee. The standing orders say I am perfectly in order. If there is ncth- ing to hide why can't I go on. I will not keep you ten minutes. Mr. Williams: It ia a point of order I raise. I have nothing to hide. Mr. J. Gibson-, I appeal to the Town Clerk. The Mayor appealed for order, and said he wanted to be fair in the matter. Mr. J. Gibson: I happen to know you have your instructions. The Clerk said he thought Mr Gibson was entitled to raise any question as to finance on the report of the Finance Committee, but it was equally open to Mr. Williams to rise to a point of order. He did not know what it was, The Mayor attempted to speak. Mr Gibson: Wait a bit. I have not fin- ished yet. You heard the other side last week, after it had been put. off time after time. Surely to goodness there is no harm in my replying in a few sentences to- day- And are you going to stop me? The Mayor: No, but it is a point of or- der. Mr. J. Gibson: Are you gyring to stand on a point, of order? Understand where* you are. The Town Clerk says 1 am entitled to bring it upon the Finance Committee's re- port, but Mr. Williams can raise a point of order. Why does he want to rise it Is be afraid of it P. Mr. Williams: No. In the' course of further discussion,, Mr- Williams: said his point of order was that although any member was allowed to) ask a question on any subject matter of busi- ness whether referred to in, the reporta or uot. there could not be any discussion. Mr. J. Gibson: I don't want any dis- cussion. Mr. Williams: I say if, is quite the wrarig time to raise this matter. I had a dis- tinct resolution on the agenda. Ab-. F- Morgan: Mr. Williams is out of order in discussing this matter. I am. in order. The Maiyor: No, you are not. Mr J. Gibson: What are vou afraid: of You, the blind following! tMr Williams said it was very easy to make use of such phrases as "What are you afraid of There was nothing to be afraid of in discussing Corporation accounts.. Mr Hopkins said Mr Williams had pence to make his statement at the previous meet- ing, but was not willing to. allow Mr Gibson to make his reply, so he was evidently adTraieE of something. Mr. J. Gibson: I said at the last meeting I would bring it on. The Mayor: You did. Mr. J. Gibson: But why not let D;8' ana* wt-r? The Mayor: You shall answer, Mr. Williams: The proper course would t.ave been to place a notice on the agenda. Mr. F. Morgan: May. we have jour rul- ing on the point of otder raised by Mr. Williams. Mr. Williams: We want no order from your end of the table at all. Mr F. Morgan: Bui you gave t&a Mx.j or his orders before coming here this room- ing. Mr. Williams: X did not see tike Mayor this morning. fAr. F. Morgan: Tut, tut, you live with him. Mr. Williams: I did not see the Mayor this mornings Mr. F. Morgan: Mr. Mayor, will :-ou give us your ruliz% P Mr. J. Gibson: Anything is good enough for' us. A good deal of disorder ensued, and Mr. J T Davies remarked: "Perhaps Mr. Wil- liams is going to give us the same state- ments as at the last meeting." Mr I Hopkins: We don't want them. Mr. Williams said Mr. Gibson's reply must be strictly confined to the statements he made at the previous meeting. Order having been restored, Mr. Gibson then proceeded to read a long printed re- port which he had prepared. He rattled it off at. such a furious rate that it was im- possible to take a note of it, or even to grasp his points. Mr 0 M Williams, in reply, said Mr Gib- ,«on's long statement did not touch the jsoints raised by him. He had not come there to peruse the abstract of accounts, but he would no doubt do so before the next meeting. As to the overdraft on the Lib- rary loan, it was well-known that in many cases Mr. Carnegie paid whatever expendi- ture was incurred above the amount he pro- mised An account had been sent to him, but no reply had yet been received. If Mr. Carnegie did not pay the balance, it would be provided in the same way as other similar amount were. Mr Williams con- tinued to say that he was prepared to meet every statement, but he would not have been allowed to make such a statement as Mr. Gibson had. It was no reply. Mr. J. Gibson: This reply is based on ex- tracts from Mr. Williams' speech. Air. Williams said he never shot unless he had shots as well as powder. Mr. J. Gibson: You would be a fool if you did so. Mr. Williams reiterated his statement made at the previous meeting that the ex- penditure of every department was fully provided for in the last estimates. Mr. F. Morgan: That is wrong. The Mayor told Mr. Morgan to keep quiet, and let Mr. Williams finish. He would have his chance. Mr. F. Morgan: Can I have a chance The Mayor: Yes. Mr. F. Morgan: O, that will do. The Mayor said the speeches on .this ques- tion would be confined to Mr. Williams and Mr. Gibs in. I Mr. F. Morgan: No, but you promised me. I am very bad to-day. I will not keep you long. Mr. Williams proceeded to say that it was all very well to talk about a large amount of the Corporation rent roll, but there were enormous demands on that fund. They had £ 1,000 mortgage on it for the Harbour; £ 300 or £ 400 for the band. Mr. J. Gibson: You did not take that out last time. Mr. Williams: I beg your pardon. Look at the abstract, and you will find it in the one for 1907. These interruptions are quite uncalled for, but I will leave the public to judge. Mr. J. Gibson: Dear me, go on. Mr. Williams went on to say that last year the Borough Fund had to provide P,715 towards the National Library, a sum which Mr. Gibson, when he was chairman of the Finance Committee, was never called upcn to provide. Mr. J. Gibson said it had been left out this year. Mr. Williams explained that this year the visit of the Channel Fleet came upon them unexpectedly, and the Council, in its wis- dom he thought, struck out R357, and inser- ted R230 for the entertainment of the officers and men of the Channel Fleet. And after doing that they found that the balance against the Borough Fund, assuming the items were strictly adhered to was £5 14s. 8d., and not £ 2, as mentioned by Mr. Gib- sen. Mr. William went on to state that unless the expenditure had considerably ex- ûfeded the estimates they would have a bal- 1 u"l J .J. 1- "1 II 11 ance in nana at; "line ena or tne nair-year of £ 600. Mr. Hopkins: After taking out the Har- bour Fund. Mr. Williams: We have not taken a pe.my out of the Harbour Fund. As to law costs, Mr. Williams continued to say that provi- sion to meet these should have been made n half-years as far Lack as Mr. Gibson's chairmanship of the Finance Committee. Mr. J. Gibson: Nothing at all to do with Fear v. Morgan. This is the sort of dirty business he does. Mr. Williams deprecated this kind of lan- guage, and said he tried to treat every n emr ber as a gentleman, and to deal with facts. Mr. Gibson: Not. a bit of it. Mr. Williams: All bills of costs have been paid up to date, and there is not a penny owing. With reference to the appeal to the House of Lords, I am not aware there was any apposition to it. Hopkins: Yes, I was opposed. Mr. Williams: I believe Councillor Hop- kins was, but Councillor Gibson did not vote. Mr. Gibson: You had gone through with it. What was the good of going against you The Mayor: Let Mr. Williams go on. } Mr. • J. Gibson: I voted against it all along. That is another of his dirty statements. Mr. Williams: We know where that comes frcm. I say Councillor Gibson did not vote against it. Mr. Gibson: I sav I did. The Mayor: I don't think that has anything to do with it. Mr. J. Gibson: No. Mr. Williams reiterated that Mr. Gibson did not vote against the appeal. Mr. J. T. Davies: There were six of us I against the House of Lords. Mr. Williams: I am speaking of the last •r,eal to the House of Lords. Mr. Gibson did not vate against it, and in this case it can be proved. Mr. F. Morgan: But Mr. William Thomas was neutral that time. Mr. Williams said he brought this up be- cause it had been mentioned that nothing had been provided to meet the cost of the appeal to the House of Lords. So Tar they had paid out of the Borough Fund £205. That, it was hoped, would be fully half the costs incurred. They had not had the bill of costs, and the moment they got it provi- sion would be made- for it in the estimates for the next half-ywar..Mr. Williams aster- ted that he still adhered to the accuracy of the three statements made by him at the previous meeting. Every item in the esti- mates had been provided for, and the rate made was sufficient to cover their liabilities as per estimate. Aa to the LI,600 balance on the Borough Fund, Mr. Gibsan. had ad- mitted fairly that his statement in regard to that was incorrect. At the end of the September half-year; 1905, there was only a balance in the Borough Fund of £ 436, and when they to came. to ascertain how it: had heell secured, it was found by usLig up £ 936 fiiies for renewals, which should have been invested. Had it not been for that there would have been ar deficiency of £ 388. In conclusion, Mr. WilEams said be would take the opportunity to- again reply to Mr. Gib- sen's figures, but would give notice of his intention in the praper way. They were en- tirely out of order- in discussing the matter that day. Mr. Gibson again rose to speak, but the Mayor ruled ttia-tr no further discussion should take place*, and he resumed his seat a,mid laughter. CORPORATION LEASES. The Finance Committee reported having considered the list, of properties submitted by the Borough Accountant, the leases of which fall in in October next, and recom- metnd as follows:(a) That the present ten ants of such of the dwelling houses as are in the opinion of the Borough Surveyor habitable be permitted to continue in occu- pation of their respective premises as weekly, ttnauts up to the 12th May next at sucht lent as your Committee may fix, and that. it be referred to., your Committee to fix such, rents; b) That, such of the dwelling houses, as are in the Surveyor's opinion not habit- able be closed;. ) That Leases of the fiolr- lowing properties for a term of 75 years be offered for sale, by public auction at an eariy. date, and that, it be referred to your Com- mittee to settle the annual rent and! o.t;br terms and coTtlitions of sale.Nos. 23. and: 74, Cambrians-street; Nos- 17 and 25, High-street, and sites in the rear (tn 25, High-street; qlil) That all houses and build- ings situate^ in Moor-lame, the ieasar o £ which expirer in October next be demolished. The following is a list of the streets in which the properties mentioned aii para- graph (a) are respectivew situated. The total number of propertiasi affected is 80:— Skinner-street, Tilespian-sti-eet, Nortligate- street, Brewer-street., Poplar-row, Ounbrian- street, Moor-lane, Alexandra-i-oa.(I, South- road, High-street, P^ospect-stre^t,. Spring Gardens The Borough Surveyor reported certain suggestions for the consideration of the Counleil-in the evEtnt of the non-aceept- ance by Capt. John Parry of the, terms and conditions for the renewal of tke lease of his premises adjoining Castle Cfettage. The committee also recommended! that certain transfers be made being the amounts pro- vided' in the estimate for the half-year end- ing 30th September, 1907; also that cer- tain transfers be> made in favour of the General District Fund being the apportion- ment of salaries of officials of the Corpora- tion paid out of General District Funa for half-year ending September, 1907. Further, that certain amounts be invested in Consols in respect of sinking funds for the half-year ending September. At the suggestion of Alderman Peter Jones; it was decided not to demolish the cottage on the northern side of the Moor- lane and at the back of Alexandra-road. Alderman Jones said it seemed to him to be one of the best cottages they had in that part of the town. Mr. C. M. Williams said he would be glad to exempt that cottage. The scarcity of houses was very severely felt in the town, and poor people had nowhere to go to. As to Capt John Parry's house in Sea View-place, Mr. F Morgan said the Fin- ance Committee had decided to visit the place, adding that Capt. Doughton was very indignant with Mr. Daniel Thomas for mak- ing that proposal. Capt. Doughton: It was quite unnecessary to bring in my name. Mr. Daniel Thomas did not consider what he was talking about when he mentioned that. Mr. F. Morgan thought it very unkind of Capt. Doughton to refer to Mr. Thomas in that way. The two members then booed at one an- other across the table, Capt. Doughton re- marking also that Mr. Morgan's talk was sickening to hear. Mr. C. M. Williams: Can't we get on without mentioning names. Let's have on-3 pleasant meeting. Mr. J. Gibson: Yes, give Capt. Doughton one under the fifth rib. The Committee's report was then adopted. MR. CARNEGIE AND THE LIBRARY. Mr. J. T. Davies asked if a letter had been received from Mr. Carnegie refusing to pay the balance of the Library contract price. The Clerk: Not yet. Mr. J. Gibson: There is a rumour about town that he has declined. How many let- ters have you written to him? The Clerk: Only one. Mr. J. Gibson: He never replies to the let- ters. The Clerk: He does. Mr. Samuel said he thought it was right to say that Mr. Carnegie did not get a full detailed report until a fortnight ago. The Clerk: That is so. Mr. Hopkins suggested that they make ap- plication to Dowmes' Bequest. They WEre very poor. (Laughter). COOKERY CLASSES, The Clerk of the County Education Com- mittee, wrote applying for the use of tte Town Hall for cookery classes. Mr. J. Gibson proposed that, the applica- ion go to the Finance Committee for con- sideration. Mr. William Thomas, who seconded, de- sired to make a suggestion as to the future use of the Town Half, but was met with re- peated) interruptions. Mr. Thomas then appealed in the interests of the school chil- dren to be allowed to explain. Other gentle- men had taken up a great deal of the tin e f the meeting. Mr. J. Gibson: But we have discussed it twice in Committee. Mr. W. Thomas: When some members I ring matters, forward they are barked at, ind not allowed to proceed. The Mayor: I thought it best to refer the natter to Committee. Mr. W. Thomas: Do you rule that? The Mayor: No, you can go on. Mr. W. Thomas: Last night a special 00111.- nittee met the cookery mistress. Mr. J. Gibson: Where? Mr. 1. Hopkins: At the Town Clock, and r.ûU( Mr. Thomas) were not there. The Council meeting was last night at uhe Town I Jloek at ten o'clock, and you were not there as chairman. Mr. W. Thomas: Here we are doing all we can as an Education Committee to get ccok- ery classes for the girls of Aberystwyth. The Education Committee is pressing the matter forward this year, and we have stretched a point. Alderman Peter Jones: But what is the proposal? Mr Thomas: I am fully entitled to explain Mr. J. Gibson: It has been proposed and seconded. Mr. Thomas: And it has been proposed and seconded that I am entitled to speak. Alderman Jones ought to try end. teach some of his pupils better manners. (Laughter). Mr. Gibson: Are you not his jrapil? Mr. I. Hopkins: Mr. Peter J(nes and Isaac Hopkins were getting the sack last No- vember. Mr. J. Gibson: When we follow Mr. Peter Jones we follow a man. Mr. W. Thomas: I say it is a sad state of xmng3 Mr. J. Gibson (interrupting): What has this to do with education? It is a, personal attack on Mr. Peter Jones. Mr. J. T. Davies: What has it to do with Mr. Peter Jones' pupils? Mr. J. Gibson: Mr. William Thomas' pupils —Mr. C. M. Williams is the oldest of them. Mr. J. T Davies: Take from JanuaTy to December, how do they vote? Why should he throw insinuations across the table? He can have them back Mr. C. M. Williams: The pupils who vote fHtÍe are at the lower end of the table. Mr. J. Gibson: What about the blind following ? Mr. C. M. Williams: You are the blinder following. Mr. J. T. Davies: The members at this end of the table are as clear in their heads if not clearer than those at the other end Mr. Hopkins: Where is Mr. Wilkinson to-day? Disgusted at Mr. William Thomas wasting the time of the Council? Mr. W. Thomas said he would sit down if the Mayor could not control, the meeting better. The Mayor said when all were Lpeaking together how could he control the meating. Mr. J. T. Davies: Well make Mr. Wil- liam Thomas sit down. The Mayor: He is in order. Mr. Davies: That side of the table is al- ways in order with you, no matter who they are. The Mayor: I have the- ruling of the Town Clerk to support me. Mr. J. Gibson: And' you have the police befrind you, too. Mr. C. M. Williams: It is a shame that tlrese interruptions are- tolerated. Mr J. Gibson: Mr William Thomas' at- tack on Mr. Peter Jones is a shame, too. W« know your feeling. You would (fe it if you dared. Mr Williams: I have been the most chari- table of men to him, and he ought to speak of me. Mr. J. Gibson: RubbisH.. Alderman, Peter Jones (to the Mayor) Was Mr. Thomas in order when he referred t. myself ? Do you consider his remark a pr2per one to make to a' fellow member? The Mayor was understood to say it was- IVJt. Mr. C. M. Williams (to Alderman; Jonef): Do you approve of the remarks of the others? Mr. W. Thomas went on to say that the matter he had was raised by him in the in- terest of the girls. Mr. J. Gibson: You have said,* that on(-& Before. Mr. C. M. Williams: And you repeat your- self, too. Mr. Thomas was then allowed" to explain rii at the local schoolmanagers tad taken- it upon themselves to instruct the new cookery mistress to commence holding classes in, tl;,e Town Hall on Monday next^ refyi'.ig upon the Council to give tHe usual facilities. With reference to the question generally, the let- ter from the Clerk- of the Education; Com- mittee. contained a request to the Council to clear the auction sales from the Town Hall. He hoped the Markets Commibitee would take that into consideration, now that ttey had secured tfee Market Hall. Mr. F. Morgans: I hope th». reporters, will give a full reportf of Mr. William, Thomas' speech. It has been so edifying, Alderman Peter Jones said, ia proposing that this be referred to the Finance Com- mittee, he thought they would be adopting the usual course- of procedure; Withi regard to the personal: remarks, lie made De ocm- ment on them. Mr. William. Thomas F rise to a point of older. Alderman Jones seconded Hftat this be referred to. the Finance Committee. Is he entitled to make a second speech; ? Alderman Jones: I made no speech. I rn-eij1^> ma<^er proposal, and we had a long- winded speecii from yoa, which' seemed to be mere repetition. Mr. W. Thomas: Is this in order Alderman? Jones: Is- it in o:rd. that Mr. Thoma9 should have rwade this fbmg Ispeech Mr. W. Thomas: Is this in order ? Alderman Peter Jones said fte would like to add to the proposition that the Finance Committee have power to act in the matter. Mr. a M. Williams- seconded. Mr. J. Gibson: I have not spoken on this I suppose I can have a go at it. We pups who follow at this end of the table—(Mr. W. Thomas: No, papils)—people whom Mr. I William Thomaa has suck wholesome con- tempt for-although we all think were are as good as him or a good deal bdtter- Mr. C. M. Williams: Is this in order? The Mayor: Don't make any personal re- marks. Mr. J. Gibson said they had had a long- v inded speech from Mr. William Thomag in which he alluded to. some of them as follow- ers of Mr Peter Jones. He (the speaker) would rather follow Mr. Peter Jones into the sea than follow Mr. William Thomas in- to his, house. (Laughter). Mr. William Thomas: I withdraw. It is Mr. Peter Jones who follows you. The application of the Education Com- mittee was then referred to the Fflhance Committee. ATHLETIC GROUND. An application bv Mr. E. H. Stuart, Er- skine Cocoa Tree Club, London, on behalf of a syndicate whether the Council had any place to let or for sale, or knew of a place on which a first-class cycle track could be made, was referred' to the Finance Com- mittee. TERRITORIAL ARMY ACT. The request by Col. Davies-Evans, Lord Lieutenant of the county, that the Council nominate a representative of the Corporation to hold office for three years upon the Com- mittee he was forming to assist him in draf- il ting a scheme for the composition of the County Association which would hafve to ad- minister the above-mentioned Act, was con- sidered. Mr. W. Thomas moved that Councillor J. 7. Davies he appointed. Mr. J. Gibson: Give him his proper title —Brigade Quartermaster Davies. (Laugh- ter). Mr. W. Thomas: Thank you, will you second him ? Mr. J. Gibson: Yea. The proposition was unanimously carried. PETROLEUM LICENSE. An application by the Great Western Railway Company for a license to keep and use petroleum for the purpose of light loco- motives (but not for sale) at the Station, Aberystwyth, was referred to the Public Works Committee with power to act. PENPARKE KERBING. In accordance with notice given, Mr. J. T. Davies moved that the Borough Survey- or be instructed to kerb the south side of Penparke road, where houses have been erected. The mover said it was not a £4,000 job. R2 or JE3 would cover it, and there was plenty of kerbing in stock. Mr. F. Morgan: This means ten votes. Mr. J. Gibson seconded, and said he would make a long speech unless the other can- didates promised not to say anything on it. Mr. Cf. M. Williams: November is coming. Mr. J. T. Davies: I cannot command so many votes as Mr. C. M. Williams. His scheme was a £ 4,000 or R5,000 one. Mr. C. M. Williams suggested that the matter be referred to the Public Works Com- mittee so that the Surveyor could prepare an estimate of the cost. He thought all were agreed that the work should be done, and the cost could be included in the next estimate Mr. Williams' suggestion, was unanimously accepted. MORTGAGES. The Council ordered payment of half-year' interest on the several funds of the Corpora- tion to the respective mortgages. The Mayor was also authorised to affix the Corparate Seal to the following mortgages:—Miss Ethel Jones, £ 100; Miss M. Pierce, £ 100; St. Padarn Lodge, £450. These sums icrm part of the Promenade extension loan. COLLEGE ATHLETIC GROUND. The reply of the College, dated 25th Sep- tember, declining the offer to relet the Ath- letic Ground, Smithfield-road, at £ 30 for the year ending 29th September, 1908, and ask- ing that the matter might be reconsidered, with a view to the rent being reduced to E18, for what would be the last year of tenancy of the College, and further applying for permission for the College to remove a small pavilion and any other property pertaining to the College, was considered Mr. C M. Williams said this matter had been discussed until they were tired of it. He thought they had come to a friendly agreement, and that all were unanimous that £ 30 was a reasonable rent for the field, having regard to the fact that- th^y had had it for years at a very small sum. That being so, he had no hesitation in moving that they do not accede to the request. Mr. F. Morgan seconded, and this was carried. It was, however, agreed to allow the Col- J lege authorities to remove the pavilion. Power was given the Finance Committee to deal with any application which might ccme from the Town Football Club for the use of the ground on Saturday next. THE VICARAGE FIELD. An application was made by the College authorities for the loan of tram rails for six months for the purpose of levelling the Vicarage field for athletic and other pur- poses. Mr. W. Thomas moved that they accede to the request, and said the work would give employment to a large number of men. Mr. J. Gibson: Oh! Obt Mr. F. Morgan: Electioneering again. Mr. W. Thomas: As soon as I am on my feet there is suspicion. I must be a very bad man. Mr. J. Gibson: You are a bad specimen, I can assure you. (Laughter). Mr. 1. Hopkins was m favour of granting the use of the rails. Mr. J. Gibson objected to the application. The College, he said, would want to borrow their Surveyor next, and they might become so cheekv as to come and borrow their Mayor —(laughter)—which he would not much ob- ject to. Mr. F. Morgan said if the College came and asked for the town they would give it tbenu They were giving them everything. Mr. Samuel said he did not think they should stipulate a definite time, and moved as an amendment, that the rails be loaned during the pleasure of the Council. Capt. Doughton was in favour of the ap- plication, and said if they were going to be obstinate and stupid they would never pull along. Mr. C M. Williams supported the applica- tion, and aid the work meant the providing of an excellent recreation ground. Mr W. Thomas said in view of the- muni- ficence of Mr. David Davies to the town, they would appear very simall before the world rf they refused this small request. It was then agreed to grant the use of the rails subject to conditions to be laid down by the Survevor. THE VACANCIES. The Clerk reported there were 27 appli- cants for the appointment of market inspec- tor, 5 for the post of assistant overseer, and 16 for the poet of collector of rates. Mr. F. Morgan moved that the applica- tions be referred to the Finance Committee to weed them down to three or lour, and that the Council adjourn till Friday night to make the- appointments. The Mayor thought it would be necessary to have a special night to go into them, A suggestion vo& made that the Finance Committee mefet on Wednesday night.. The Borough Accountant said Wednesday night had, been fixed for a meeting ei the whole Committee to consider the queston of the extension of the borougli, but he had not convened the meeting as he understood services were, to- be, held in aU: tthe chapels chat night. Alderman Peter Jbhes: I did not know the Borough. Surveyor was so cognisant of the religious service (Laughter)., Mr. William Thomas: Some of the mem- bers are rather strange to chapel. Mr; J. Gibson: He is aa welcome as rou in chapel' any day. It was then agreed to refer the applica- tions to a meeting of the Finance Committee to be held on Thursday evening for the pur- pose of drawing up short lists, the final selec- tion to be made at a meeting of the whole Counci! on Friday night. At the suggestion of Mr. C. M. WilUan»s. the elerk was instructed to draw up lists of the applicants with their- ages and other qualifications. Mr. F. Morgan hoped that, the chapels which the candidates attended would also be included in the lists,