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BARRY AND CADOXTON LOCAL BOARD. MEETING OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COM- MITTEE. This committee held an ordinary meeting on Tuesday evening last, the following being present: —Mr. J. C. Meggitt (chairman), Messrs. J. Barstow, George Thomas, W. Thomas (Cadoxton), J. Robinson. Dr. P. J. O'Donnell, J. A. Hughes (clerk), and — Pardoe (surveyor's deputy). PRIVATE STREETS IMPROVEMENTS. The Surveyor's report stated that he had issued the necessary advertisements for improving the following streets, and the tenders received would he again submitted for their consideration :— Chesterfield-street, Beverley-street, Glebe-street. Gilbert-street, Herbert-street, Harvey-street, and Iddlesleigh-street. PLANS. The following plans were submitted and ap- proved Four shops, Holton-road, for Mr. Hollo- way 10 cottages. Dunraven-place, Barry Dock. for Mr. Owen 21 cottages, Victoria-road, for Mr. Owen 13 cottages, Glamorgan-street, Barry, for Mr. D. Jones 28 houses. Dunraven-street, for Messrs. T. and C. James, this street not having been completed the plan was disapproved a plan of premises in Dock View-road for the National Provincial Bank of England, showed that the drain passed underneath the building, and after some discussion it was decided that it be referred back in order, if possible, to get the drain constructed in another direction. Four houses in Herbert-road for Mr. D. Davies wooden workshop rear of the premises in Vere-street for Messrs. Morgan Bros. amended plan of a stable and coach-house in Holton-road for Mr. R. Guy, butcher. This was the plan submitted previously as a slaughter-house three houses in Station- street for Mr. L. Barnett and Sons shop and four houses in Plassey-streot for Messrs. Causey and Brent, and stable at the rear of Plassey-street. A plan for Mr. Jefferey's for houses in Clive-road was disapproved, owing to the street not being- complete. A ROAD AT BARRY. The Clerk read the following letter received from Mr. C. R. Walker :— I omitted to mention at the public works committee on Tuesday last that the traffic which used to go along the Barry Company's road hy the station, and which it now stopped, passed over the Estate Com- pany's Porthkerry road. I shall be glad to know if you think it would be possible to make an arrangement for the Local Board to take over this road. The Estate Company will afford every facility. It will be a serious expense to them to keep the road in repair for the public, while it would be a serious thing ftr the public if they close it. Dr. O'Donnell proposed that the road be taken over as recommended.—Mr. W. Thomas seconded, and it was unanimously carried. THE SEWERAGE WORKS. The Clerk stated that when the plans were pre- pared, which were subsequently adopted, a little bit was omitted where it went on the Barry Com- pany's land. It was about 4ft. 6inches and ran inside their fence. But, of course, as the Company had not received necessary notice he now brought it forward. He (the Clerk) had the notice ready, and awaited their sanction to get it served.—Mr. Robinson said if the notice was sent forthwith to the proper quarter, the directors at their meeting on Friday next would consider it. so no delay would be occasioned.—The Clerk said that if the necessary notice was given for the time stipulated in the Act, the Board had a right to proceed.^—It was decided to have the notices sent in order to receive the Company's sanction. THE RESOLGTIONS OF THE TRADES' COUNCIL. The Clerk said the letter from this council con- taining resolutions was laid before the Public Works Committee at their last meeting, and he gave directions that they were to be sent to members of the Board (as it was deferred to the Board meeting) with the ordinary minutes, but through some mistake they had not been sent. He was under the impression that they had been sent out, but the letter did not come before the Board at the last meeting. He mentioned this in order that the Trades' Council should not think that the Board and the Board's officers did not treat them properly.—It was decided that the resolution be again brought forward at the next Board meeting. PROPOSED ROAD WIDENING. With regard to the necessary consent of the owners of land to be used for the purpose of widening the road from Baker's Well to Port- road, Mr. Geo. Thomas thought it desirable that the Clerk write out a copy of agreement which each person would have to sign attached to a. tracing of the land required. They had expe- rienced that verbal conditions were apt to be for- gotten by members of the Board therefore he thought it expedient to adopt his suggestion. He moved a resolution to this effect, which was seconded and carried ucm con. COMPLAINTS. A lengthy communication was read from Messrs. Edward Phillips and David Gibbon. Holton, dated 14th July, desiring information as to the delay in the completion of Richard and Evans-streets, Barry Dock. They were, it stated, at present in a 50 per cent, worse condition than when the improvements were commenced. These being also the oldest streets, it was only proper to see them complete before other streets which they named. Also they stated that the scavenging on the pre- vious Thursday night was unsatisfactorily per- formed, only two out of the 22 pans being emptied. The men were asked, but refused, to empty the others, and that was the only time they had done so in six weeks. They asked for the attention of the Board to this.—Mr. George Thomas moved that the Surveyor be instructed to see Mr. Elliott. in order to get these streets completed as soon as possible.—This was seconded, and resolved upon.—Mr. Barstow had an additional complaint brought to his notice regarding the scavenging cart's visit to his neighbourhood at 7.30 at night but as the matters appertained to the health com- mittee they were referred to that body. SITES COMMITTEE REPORT. The Clerk stated that this committee held a meeting that afternoon, but as he had not the minutes ready, perhaps Mr. George Thomas would convey to the meeting the resolutions arrived at. —Mr. Thomas said that, in accordance with the resolution of the Board, a piece of land had been leased from Mr. Jenkins, situate in Court-road, which was at present held under a monthly tenancy. However, Mr. Barstow had promised to use his influence with Mr. Hoddinott to give up possession on the 29th September. The committee thought it would be more useful to the Board than letting it out at £ 1 a month, as they considered the desirability of using it as a yard, or for other purposes at present, but eventually it would be used as a slaughter-house. It was now for them to consider whether they would use it. but there was no great uigency in the matter until Mr. Pardoe returned. He thought lie was right in saying that the Board were now legally bound to the land.—It was decided that the matter be referred to Mr. Pardoe (the surveyor) to report upon. A FOOTPATH CLOSED. Dr. O'Donnell drew attention to the fact that the footpath was blocked leading from Cadoxton to the old quarry, and a fence put up over the stiles. He thought it the duty of the Board to pre- serre that footway.—Mr. Geo. Thomas It is the duty of the Board, decidedly.—It was resolved that the surveyor report upon the matter with a view to removing the obstructions. MISCELLANEOUS. Mr. W. Thomas asked if the surveyor was pre- pared to report upon Mr. Love's contract. It being stated that he was not, Mr. Thomas said that he was under the impression that the last extension of time allowed had not expired.— The Chairman said the surveyor had told him it would be reported upon at the next meeting.— Mr. Thomas also drew attention to the state of the drains in back of Kennihvorth-road from Moxon- street. Mr. Thompson, however, had told him that the drains were not deep enough to take the water into the back. It was only a nine-inch drain, consequently it was higher than the top of the gulleys.—Dr. O'Donnell said the work was being done under the superintendence of the sur- veyor.—There was no other business.

THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD. The entries for the National Eisteddfod com- petition, which have just closed, are of a nature which promises a very successful gathering. For the great choral competition five choirs have entered, and a like number of choirs have entered for the £50 prize. Four choirs have entered for the £25 prize, and ten male voice parties for the £30 and ;£ 10 prizes offered. For the Welsh baritone prize 52 entries have been received. 29 for the soprano solo, and 6 4 for the bass solo. The entries for the instrumental and literary competitions are also very numerous.

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BRIDGEND LOCAL BOARD. The fortnightly meeting of this Board was held at the Board-room on Tuesday, when there were present, Messrs. L. Wallington (chairman), W. M. Richards, W. McGaul, W. Powell, E. Rich, W. Francis, and E. Price. ENCROACHMENTS AT CEFN GLAS ROAD. The Chairman stated that the committee were not quite prepared with this matter, and hoped to give something definite by the next meeting. MR. E. PRICE'S ELECTION. Mr. E. Price wished to tender his thanks to the members for the very cordial manner in which they had elected him.—The Chairman said he was very pleased to see Mr. Price among them, and he was sure he would be an acquisition to the Board. FINANCE COMMITTEE. Mr. W. M. Richards read the report of this Com- mittee, which stated that the bank book had been examined, showing an overdraft of £85 7s. 6d. amount paid into bank by collector, £50 18s. Id. ditto by public weigher, £2 18s. lid.—Mr. Richards moved the adoption of the report, and that cheques be signed for the several amounts.—Mr. Powell seconded, and it was carried unanimously. BUILDING, PAYING, AND LIGHTING COMMITTEE. Mr. McGaul read the report of this committee. They recommended the adoption of the surveyor's report on county footpaths.—Plans for a house in Park-street for Mr. C.H. Price they recommended be passed as in accordance with the bye-laws, and also plans for a house in Westfield-road for the Rev. E. Matthews. In reference to Mr. D. Evans' account for paving in Coity-street they recom- menced that the account as submitted by the surveyor—viz., JE17 19s. 4d., be passed. COITY FOOTPATHS. The surveyor's report on the county footpaths was read as follows :— I beg to state that I have inspected the whole of the district. and am certainly of opinion that nearly the whole of our roads under the supervision of the county council are too narrow to allow footpaths in accordance with their suggestion, and have a width of road as the County Council proposes. The road leading to Tondu, the most thickly-populated place we have to contend with, is on an average but 19ft. wide from hedge to hedge. The length is 1,391 yards. Llantri- sant-road is about the same width, and in most places very difficult to drain, and there is but one house from Mr. Buckley's to Waenskeel within one district. The length is 1,267 yards. Bryncethin-road-I do not see that any more can be done on that road. Ewenny-road leads to White Rock and has a few houses in our district. This is about 400 yards, without path. This could be easily (lone. Cowbridge- road is the same length (400 yards). I must say that the majority of these roads are too narrow for foot- paths. If the Board decidc to construct those paths as suggested by the County Council the estimated cost will be as follows :—Cowbridge-road. 400 yards at Is. 9d., £35; Coytrahen-road. 1391 yards, at Is. 9d., £121 14s. 3d. Ewenny, 400 yards, at Is. 9d., £35: Llantrissant. 1,267 yards at Is. 9(1., £110 17s. 3d. total yards, 3,458 total amount, £302 lis. 6d. Mr. McGaul stated that the committee had very carefully considered the surveyor's report, and they suggested that the Board "pay one-third the cost of such paths, and the County Council pay the other portion. If they could "get the County Council to do that it would be a great boon to the inhabitants of the town as well as those out- side. FINANCE COMMITTEE. On the motion of Mr. McGaul the report of the Finance Committee was adopted. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor. Mr. E. Williams, read his report, which showed that a carpenter's shop had been converted into a four-stall stable at a spot near the Board Schools without any kind of drainage or receptacle. He would at once servo notice on the owner and occupier to provide the necessary arrangements in compliance with the bye-laws. The paving near the Cambrian would cost £12 Is. PAVING XEAR THE CAMBRIAN. On the motion of Mr. McGaul, it was resolved that the improvement in the paving at the Cam- brian be executed after the paving at Newcastle had been properly done. MR. D. R. PHILLIPS' HOUSES. The Clerk stated that the question submitted to him was whether the road leading to Mack worth street was an old one or not. If it had been an old road, and there had been no order from the Justices, it remained an old road.— Mr. McGaul proposed that a certificate be granted to Mr. Phillips. If it was an old road it was quite wide enough.—Mr. Powell seconded. Mr. W. Francis moved, as an amendment, that the matter remain in abeyance until it is definitely ascer- tained whether it is an old road. It appeared to him that the Clerk was not clear whether it was an old road or not.—On a vote being taken, the amendment was lost.—Mr. Richards suggested that the Surveyor see Mr. Phillips and request him to remove the trees in front of his house. THE OBSTRUCTION IN COITY FIELDS. The Chairman said the committee had visited the spot, and they were quite of an opinion that it was an obstruction. He would be glad to hear the Clerk's opinion. The Clerk stated that he had not visited the place, but no person has a right to divert or alter a pathway or road. Anybody, whether a ratepayer or not, has a perfect right to clear it.— After some discussion, in which it appeared that the Board was undecided whether the above was a diversion or not. On the motion of Mr. Richards it was resolved to defer the question to the next meeting, the Clerk and the committee to inspect the place in the meantime. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. The Medical Officer (Dr. Randall) reported that there had been 30 deaths registered in the district during the past quarter, and 4 inquests had been held. He regretted that they had been again visited with influenza, which was so prevalent last year but up to the present only one death had been directly attributed to this cause. PROPOSED CEMETERY. The Clerk read a letter from the engineer (Mr. G. F. Lambert) in reference to the above, enquir- ing the names of the committee.—The Clerk ex- plained that since the previous committee had been appointed one of its members had resigned, and it was necessary to re-constitute it.—On the motion of Mr. Powell it was resolved that the whole Board be a committee to arrange details with the engineer. FINANCE. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. T. G. Smith, manager of the National Provincial Bank of England and treasurer of the Board, complaining of the large and continued overdraft which was not paid for and was consequently an injustice to the company, and requesting some arrangement to ob- viate the overdraft in the future.—The Clerk stated that the Board could give their treasurer a sa'larv by either fixing it at the beginning of the veal' or at the end of it.—The Chairman thought the esti- mate ought to cover the overdraft.—Mr. Richards pointed out that there were extraordinary expenses whicn were continually occurring and not esti- mated tor. On the motion of Mr. Powell, the clerk was instructed to make special arrangements to include the overdraft in the next estimate, and to prevent the recurrence of it in the future. DRAINAGE SCHEME. The Clerk laid the reference plans and book on the table, and stated that the preparation of them had been a very arduous task. Mr. Lambert was now engage 1 in preparing the schedules to the Parliamentary notices. Notices to all owners and lessees, would lie issued this week.—It was resolved that Mr. Powell and the Chairman be a committee to act with the Clerk in reference to advertising and other matters. MR. E. PRICE. On the motion of Mr. Richards, Mr. Price was elected to fill the vacancy on the finance committee, caused by the resignation of Mr. Buckley. THE JUBILEE BRIDGE. Mr. McGaul gave notice that at the next meeting he would move that the Board take over the bridge which he he had erected over the river near Swiss Cottage. It led to an old road. and was largely used by ratepayers. It would oniy cost the Board a coat of tar.—There was no other business of public interest.

YSTRAD LOCAL BOARD. The ordinary meeting of the Ystrad Local Board was held on Friday last, Alderman W. Jenkins in the chair.—It was resolved to appoint two addi- tional sanitary inspectors, as it was thought that the work of examining the whole district was more than the present three inspectors could accomplish.—The Medical Officer (Dr. James) stated that during the past month nine persons had died from influenza. He also reported that he had visited the waterworks at the upper extremity of Blaenrhondda, in company with a resident from the upper part of the district, that morning, and found indications that turbid water from the colliery levels in the immediate vicinity had flowed into the water. This stream from the mines was a most foul one. and the liquid supplied to the general inhabitants consequently very im- pure, and likely to cause serious epidemics. He had taken several samples of the water in different parts.—It was resolved that counsel's advice be taken on the matter, and that a request should be sent to the Local Government Board to send an inspector to examine the waterworks and its sur- roundings.

BRIÙGEND BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The weekly meeting of this Board was held at the Union Workhouse on Saturday, when there were present Rev. F. W. Edmondes (chairman), Rev. H. Lewis, Col. Warlow, Messrs. T. Rees, R. Thomas (Pyle). W. Howell (Pencoed), D. Bowen. W. Howells (Wick), Richard Thomas. Evan Williams. J. Barrow, W. Hopkin, and Edward Lewis.—The Clerk read a letter from the Local Government Board enquiring what had been done in reference to the matters referred to in their letter of 15th April.—On the motion of the Chair- man the Clerk was instructed to reply that the House Committee have been previously and were that day engaged in considering the best means of dealing with Mr. Bircham's report.—The Chair- man read the following letter from Dr. E. J. Parry, Pontycymmer :— In reply to your Clerk's letter received this evening, July 10th, requesting an explanation why I did not report upon the case of James Lewis. I beg to sav that I did not receive an order to do so. The previous week an order was received from a report which was attended to by Dr. McAllan, my deputy, to the effect that the man could be able to work in a few weeks. With respect to the weekly report I was not aware that I was expected to report upon paupers occasionally a tended by me, but only upon those receiving medical extras. Hence the absence of a report. In future this shall be sent ihowing what cases I have attended during the week. I am sorry that I must complain of Mi. Punter in the case of James Lewis. Lewis stated to-day before witnesses most emphatically that Mr. Punter declared that the Board was perfectly satisfied, but that tiic doctors sent in weekly reports stating that Lewis was able to go to work. Also adding that it was no part of Lewis' duty to send for the doctor, but that it was mine to visit every week. I beg to re- Jv.1"/T^10 Boaj'cl that I was given clearly to understand that | was not to enter any name on the report unless seen by me, thus referring to cases attended by their own colliery doctor. In Lewis' case I have strictly done so, and, moreover. Lewis is able to go out and could easily come to visit me if he required my services. I am sorry to trouble the Board with this communication, out I strongly object to be made a kind of scapegoat at the hands of a relieving officer. I cndeavoui to carr\ cut Cuy duties as economically a^ possible in the matter of relief and extras' and I naturally wish that- I shall not be blamed i'11 cases where relief is refused, or the case ordered uito the house.—I am, gentlemen, your ocledient servant, E. J. PARRY. F.S.—Lewis stated that there was a guardian present with Mr. Punter, who heard the above-mentioned con- versation in Lewis' house.—E.J.p. The Chairman Are the statements contained in the letter correct. Mr. Punter .'—Mr. Punter They are not true. The only thing he told Lewis was that the board required a report from Dr. Parry, and not from Dr. Thomas. There was no guardian present when this conversation took place. The Chairman As there is a contradiction of evidence in this matter, the clerk had better write Dr. Parry asking him to be present at 12.30 on Saturday next, and also to bring the guardian with him who heard the conversation in Lewis's house. The suggestion of the chairman was adopted—Mr. Rees Thomas (Pyle) reported that the house committee had gone over the building with the architect that day, but could not accept some of the suggestions contained in his report. especially the kitchen, where there would not be a sufficient light. They had therefore instructed the architect to make a fresh report by the next meeting. This concluded the business.

GLYNTAFF BURIAL BOARD. THE PARSON SURPLICE. On Friday lasfc the ordinary meeting of the Glyntaff Burial Board was held at the Board Offices, Pontypridd, when there were present- Messrs. Councillor J. Roberts (in the chair), J. Coombes, D. Morgan. F. Judd, J. Hiscok. and James Spickett (clerk). The minutes of the pre- vious meeting were read and confirmed. THE CEMETERY ROAD. The Clerk read a letter from the Local Board stating that the surveyor had been ordered to attend to the road leading to the cemetery. lVIr. E. Rees, the sexton, remarked that the Local Board had commenced to clear the road, but that they had left it uncompleted.—Councillor Roberts I thought the Board should give as much attention to this road &S to any other, inasmuch as it had been taken over by the authority. At present it was in a deplorable condition. Large boulders were to be seen on the road, which were extremely dangerous, especially to those who had to carry corpses to the cemetery. If it was their duty to keep the cemetery in order, it was desirable that they should look after the approaches as well- lhey had spent a large sum of money in putting the road m good condition before they handed it over to the Board, and that body ouo-ht to keep the same in good repair. — Mr Coombes j remarked that it would be a very simple matter if the Board should order a man to visit and repair j the road at regular intervals.—It was eventually resolved, on the motion of the Chairman, that the clerk should write to the surveyor again with rs* ference to the matter. PAUPER BURIALS. j Mr. Hiscock called attention to the fact that the Rev. D. G. Evans, Rhydfelen. had not been asked to bury paupers, whereas each minister in the district had in his turn been invited to do so. It waS found that Mr. Evans, being a comparatively neW minister in the district, his name had not been placed on the list, and the clerk was instructed to do so at once. VICAR JONES AND HIS SURPLICE. The Clerk reported that with reference to the request of the Vicar of Glyntaff to be supplie4 with a surplice for use in the cemetery, he had looked up the law on the subject, and had found there was nothing to compel them to provide sur- plices.—Mr. Coombes moved that the request of the Vicar of Glyntaff to be supplied with a neW surplice be not acceded to. it being cdntrary to law. He did not think any difference should be made between a clergyman and a Nonconformist minister. If ihey acceded to this request, might lead to more. The Roman Catholic priest and the Nonconformist ministers (some of whom tr?W ™re surP~ices) might demand the same. lhe Chairman Yes, and if any change were t° take place we might be called upon to provide a new surplice again. The fashions might change (Laughter.)—Mr. Coombes motion was°then put to the meeting, and carried unanimously. PROPOSED EXTENSION OF THE DISTRICT. Tne Chairman said, that with reference to proposed scheme for the extension of the district he might remark that it was not a new thing. had been thought of many years ago, and it only because the Home Secretary objected to scheme that it had not been carried out.— Coombes said that if the area was extended th^ immediate result would be a large increase in number of interments, and the"ground they no*' had at^theu disposal would be rapidly used 11P' The Clerk said that both Mr. Arthur Wiiliat11"' M.P.. and Mr. Alfred Thomas. M.P., had inter;, viewed the Home Secretary with reference to proposed extension of the burial Board distri^' but without success. Mr. Matthews still decJine^ his sanction to the proposed extension because, contended, it was not in accordance with lJlvV' although it had been pointed out to hiin th^c sanction had been given in precisely similar C3.seSi The only way to get over the difficulty was special legislation, or by forming- burial boards 1. the districts proposed to be added to the preset area, and so bring a test case to the law courts 9 cO the legality of the calls made by those boards- Mi. Coomoes said it was a very great hards^1^ that people living quite close to the cemete^ were debarred from taking advantage of } because they were not actually with; e the districts.—Mr. W. Jones suggested that proceedings should be commenced de nod1, bring stronger pressure, if possible, on the JIopJn Secretary.—The Chairman strongly commented °?a the grievance felt because of the'Home Secret»r?g action, who evidently feared that by extending board's district they would interfere with sorJlØo ecclesiastical rights.—-Mr. Judd suggested that <> question on the matter be put in the Hou- Commons. (Applause.)—Ultimately a deputat*0 consisting of the Chairman, Councillor Robcr I Mr. James Coombes, and Mr. W. Jones, f '4 appointed to wait with the clerk upon Mr. AtfrC Thomas, il.P., to lay the whole case before hi111' TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION. 'cj)- j Mr. Judd suggested that telephonic commune tion be established between the cemetery and 3 burial board office.—Several members agreed, the matter was deferred for consideration nIl the next meeting. MISCELLANEOUS. ( +LT1?e Clerk rePorted that the burial returns the last quarter were 107. as against 04 for Lf corresponding quarter of last year. The nuIJ1 of of burials during June was 3.i. Several tombs were also submitted and passed.—A discussion ensued with reference to a certain t^f which had been improperly placed in the cemete"f —Mr. D. Morgan, the sculptor, and a memherf 0f the Board, who was reported in our last repor the Burial Board meeting to have acquiesced 0$. the majority. Paid that he refused to do so it principle, and after some desultory conversat^ wt was arranged that a sub-committee of the should meet the owner of the tomb and the matter. Cheques amounting to £:>5" ordered to be signed. i