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RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY.j
RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY. j A meeting of this authority was held at the Clerk s Office on Monday, Mr Yaughan Davies, chairman, Dresidin0* when the following members were also present-Mr J. G. F. Hughes-Bonsall the Rev J. M. Griffiths, Mr W. B. Powell and Mr Thomas James, ex-officio Mr J. B. Morgan, (jlanfread Mr James Jones Tyilwyd Mr J. M. Williams, Brynbwl Mr Eran 'James, Tan'rallt Mr Thomas Johnes, Llan- badarn Fawr Mr James Jones, Tyllwyd, and the Rev J. T. Griffiths, Llanilar. TALYBONT WATER SUPPLY. T The Rev J. M. Griffiths said that before they proceeded with the business Û the meeting he had a personal explanation to make, if they would kindly allow him to do so. At tke last sanitary board, as could be seen from the minutes, they had under consideration the water supply at Neuaddfawr, and the analysis of the same was read. In one of the local papers he was reported to have said that the least satisfactory sort of water was the well water, and the water which had been diverted from the river and received a considerable amount of refuse seemed to be perfectly good. He, however, should be sorry to drink the water, for it received the refuse from all the homesteads up the valley. Sometimes ten or a dozen dead sheep might be found in the stream, and hundreds of cats and dogs." He was sure that he said that there might be a dozen dead sheep in the stream, and hundreds of cats and dogs, but he wished to explain that the remarks he made were with reference to the water supply of Neuaddfawr, and not of Talybont, as reported. The Neuadd-fawr, water supply had nothing to do with the Talybont supply. Then further on in the report they would find that Dr Gilbertson gave it as his opinion that water might contain the germs of cholera and typhoid, and yet no chemistry could detect it, and gave as his authority evidence which had been given by Sir John Simon before a commission. Dr Gilbertson also made some reference to fresh cases at Talybont, and to the water supply which he said was not such as it ought to be. He (Mr Griffiths) never referred to Talybont at all, nor did any other member of the authority (" No, no"). He found that an article had been founded on what he (Mr Griffiths) had said in relation to Neuadd-fawr as if it related to Talpbont. The reporter prefaced his remarks "Talybont," whereas he should have prefaced them "Neuadd-fawr." In consequence of that report he thought it was due to the people of Talybant that that explanation should be made. No reference whatever was made in his speech to the water supply of Talybont but simply to that of Neuadd-fawr, and he adhered to those remarks. No one could convince him that the Neuadd-fawr supply was good when three of the occupants had died within the last year from typhoid fever, and he believed the whole of the household, with the exception of one, had been laid down with that fever. The Chairman You have not told us which paper you refer to. The Rev. J. M. Griffiths said he referred to the Cambrian News. The L bserver, although they did not report it in extenso, clearly showed his remarks were in reference to Neuadd-Fawr. which of course was correct. Mr Evan James said they had no cases in Taly- bont; they only bad one altogether, which was imported to the district. A young man came home to liis family, from the Brynyrarfa mine, laid up with the disease, and after he had been home for a short time his sister had it as well. The sister got alright again, but the boy died. Another case was the Coachman of Mr Davies. Penpompen, who also had to go home laid down with the disease. Neither of those cases had anything to do with the Talybont water supply, and he did not think they ought to blame the village like that. The Rev J. M. Griffiths said that no one had said a word against the village except Dr Gilbertson, and they would rememb< r that he (Mr Griffiths) cross- examined him very minutely, and found that it was not correct that there were any fresh cases at Taly- bont, and that every case had been imported into the village. The Chairman What does the doctor say? The Rev J. M. Griffiths We never had Talybont under consideration. The Chairman Did he not present a report ? Did you send him up there ? The Inspector Yes, the doctor has been there. The Chairman Did he report ? The Inspector :Yes, he did. The Chairman And traced it to the water supply ? The Rev J. M. Griffiths said that there was some doubt as to the purity of the water, and they decided to have it analysed, and instructed the Inspector to have the water from three different sources analysed. The analyses was received at the last meeting, and were found to be very satisfactory, and Dr Gilbert- son, who was called in, said that the water might contain the germs of cholera and typhoid, and yet it Could not be detected, and based his authority on certain remarks made by Sir John Simon. The Chairman: I must say that is a very high authority, with rather a startling theory that poisonous matters of such a terrible nature can be in water and yet escape analysis. If that is the case what is the use of having water analysed at all? Mr Hughes Bonsall said that no water could be pure that passed farm houses, as that stream did. The Chairman: Then in that case all streams are polluted unless you get one on the top of a hill such as Plylimon. They all, more or less, pass farm houses. Mr James Jones said that the water might be perfectly pure when it was taken, whereas at other times it would be perfectly poisonous. The water might have been bad three months before then. The Rev J. M. Griffiths said that was just his opinion. It might be pure one day and then the next it would be poisonous owing to dead bodies of sheep, or cats and dogs being thrown in. The Chairman That is quite natural. Mr Evan James said the feeling in Talybont village was very strong with reference to the matter. The Rev J. M. Griffiths said he was always anxious to try to obtain a pure supply of water for every village, and had always been pestered, as had been the case on that occasion. Some people had taken trouble to send letters to the papers, which however were not thought fit to be published. He must say that all the criticisms were wrong on that occasion, because he never referred to the Talybont water supply at all. The Chairman then read the following letter :— "To the Chairman of the Sanitary Committee, Aberystwyth, Sir,—I beg to call your attention to some remarks made by one of your committee on the 7th inst. respecting the Talybont and district water supply- "That ten or a dozen dead sheep might be found in the stream, and hundreds of cats and dogs'. I am at a loss to know wherever he could have seen such a number, as they are not to be found in any part of the Ceulan stream. The article that appears to have been founded upon the above paragraph in a local paper conveys a very false impression to the public respecting the village of Talybont. As the water from the above stream is not used for dietitic purposes by the people of Talybont at all; and we have no hesitation in saying that the water of the above stream, if it was used, is much better than that supplied to scores of towns in this country. Of a large village containing many factories, etc, Taly- bont is one of the healthiest, and its water what is used for drinking purposes one of the best, as it has been tested at three different times. What good is it for townships to go into the expense of testing water, and then for members of public bodies, and others doing their best to prejudice the public against the sources of the purest samples. The few, if not all the cases of typhoid that have appeared in the district have originated outside the village, and the silly remarks count for nothing but indiscretion. I ask you in the name of truth and justice to read these remarks to your committee next Monday, and you will greatly oblige.—DA viDWiLLiAMS, July 19th 1890." POLLUTION. Col. Fielden, Borth, attended the meeting and presented a report with reference to the pollution of the Rheidol and the Lerry, which showed that he had Yisited all the mines on the banks of these rivers, and had suggested slight improvements to the owners in order to prevent the rivers being polluted. The consideration of the matter was deferred tiil the next meeting, in order that the members of the committee might have an opportunity of considering the report. BORTH WATER SUPPLY. Capt. Francis attended the committee, and drew tneir attention to the water supply of Borth. J? informed the meeting that some of n>,avmJ' m the wells into the reservoir lonlnCTfi in tho Up' a-n(^ ^at there was considerable leakage m the reservoir. After some further remarks it was decided, on the proposition of the Eev J. M. Griffiths, seconded by Mr James Jones, that full powers should be given to the parochial committee, together with Mr T M Williams, the guardian, to take the necessary stens to obtain a supply or water for the village if the present supply would not be sufficient. INSPECTOR'S REPORT. Mr John Morgan, inspector, presented the follow- ing report: Talybont: According to instructions at your meeting of the 7th inst., I visited the above P'Woe on Tuesday, the St, and also on Saturday last, the 19h inst., and found that no fresh cases of typhoid fever had broken out since your last meeting.—Berth I also visited the above place, in accordance with instructions received at the last meeting of your board, and in company with Mr John Jones, the water rate collector, examined the reservoir, and also the different springs from vhence the water is conveyed to the reservoir, and found that the depth of water in the reservoir on that data io 3 feet 7 inches. I also made an appointment .v, Lit h parochial committee to meet by the resevv i: Thursday last, at nine p.m., when 6 members ft., committee, together with Mr J. M. Williams, atbVl'L.. and after looking over we came to the conclusion that the pipes conveying water from the springs had choked up, and that it would be useless to interfere with them or with the leakage in the reservoir at present. We also found that two of the taps in the stand pipes were out of order, and orders were given foi them to be immediately repaired." LLANBADARN WATER SUPPLY. The. erk said that he had not yet received a reply from the town council with reference to the supply- ing of water to this village from the town mains. The Chairman thought it was high time that some- thing should be done for the village. At present they had only one small well below Mr Hughes's house to supply the whole of the village. He had never seen anything more terrible than the water supply of that village, and he must say that it was perfectly astounding. When he saw it the other day he asked the people if that was the only supply they had, and they said it was. Outside the well was a pool of dirty water, which was only prevented by an inch flag from going into the well, and no doubt that was bound to perculate through and then run into the well. It was ridiculous that a village should have such a water supply. He thought the authority must take the matter into their own hands, and not consult the villagers any further. WThatever terms they could make with the council they must do. so, and carry it out. The Rev. J. M. Griffiths said he proposed that more than three years ago, and he was sorry that he gave way at the time to all the talk and clamour. He was in favour of having a supply from the Plynlimon mains still. The Chairman said it was most disgraceful and the sooner something was done the better. He would suggest that a special meeting should be held when a reply had been received from the council to consider the matter. Mr James Jones: What has become of Ffynon M eredith ? The Inspector: Nothing. Mr James Jones That was nothing but tinkering. T hey were tinkering at that well until they cut the supply away. It was decided to have a special meeting when a reply bad been received. ENCROACHMENT. The Chairman read a letter from Mr A. J. Hughes applying for compensation for damage done to certain land near Ffynon Meredith during the excavations. During a conversation which followed it trans- pired that a sum of money was voted to the vestry to carry out certain excavations and that this was one of the spots that they excavated, and therefore the authority was not responsible for the damage. The Clerk was instructed to forward the letter to the vestry. RATES A rate of 4s in the £ for Borth was signed, when the Rev J. M. Griffiths remarked that if they were not very careful it would soon run up to 10s in the X.
LLAWDOYERT COLLEGE.
LLAWDOYERT COLLEGE. Four boys from the above school, and one from Llandovery and Aberystwyth, have passed the London Matriculation examination. Three passed in the first division., Frank Charles, D. J. Morgau (16 years of age), and G. A.Williams and two in the second division, viz., W. J. Evans, and G. L. Roberts, an old boy, Mr A E. Thomas, has lately gained great distinction, being placed in the First Class Mathematical Honours (Finals), Oxford.
BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT.
BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT. Wednesday. Before Mr Griffith Williams, mayor, Mr Peter Jones, Mr C. M. Williams, and Mr T. H. Jones. SCHOOL CASES. The following persons were charged with neglecting to send their children to school-Morgan Evans, Shipbuilders'.row Capt. Edwards, 7, Marine-terrace; D. Edwards, Mill-street Robert Roberts, Little- Darkgate-street Catherine Lloyd, George-street John Morgan, Spring Gardens Anne Jones, High- street John Lewis, Trefechan. All the cases were adjourned for a week. INDECENT PHOTOGRAPHS. Lewis Cohen, 5, Vulcan-street, was charged with unlawfully exposing for sale on the highway, indecent photographs, on the 19th. P.C. Thomas Davies (15), said, that about half past six on Saturday evening, he found some photographs on a truck belonging to defendant, by the Town Clock. Witness asked him if he had any more when he replied wait a minute, and took two more out of his pocket. He refused to take any money for them. On Monday morning, in company with P.C. 17, he went to defendant's lodging and searched the bed- room, and found more photos. P.C. 17 said that he acccmpanied the last witness to defendant's lodgings, and searched the bedroom. All the cards were produced in court. D.C.C. John Lloyd said that the summons had been taken [out because of complaints made at the police station. Defendant, who did not appear, was fined 40s and costs. j CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. Alfred Wilson, jun., Blue Bell Hotel, Terrace-road, was charged by D.C.C. John Lloyd with unlawfully and cruelly ill-treating a certain mare, by working the same whilst suffering from wounds, on the 15th. P.C. Thomas Davies and P.C. 17 gave evidence as to finding two sores under the collar. Fined 5s. John Jones, Belle Vue, was charged by D.C.C. John Lloyd with a similar offence, committed |on the 21st. P.C. Thomas Davies, 15, and P.C. 17, gave evidence for the prosecution. As there was a doubt in the case the bench decided to dismiss it. WASTING WATER. Evan Thomas, Moor-street, was charged by Rees Jones, town surveyor, with allowing water supplied on his premises to be wasted, on the 19th. James Evans, sub-inspector, proved that water had been wasted. Defendant asked why he was summoned more than the other party who occupied half the house. Fined Is. J. Wesley Jones, Little Darkgate-street, and Evan Davies, Prospect-street, were charged by the same complainant with a similar offence. Adjourned for a week. FURIOUS DRIVING. Morgan Davies, Gorsfaeh, was chaaged by D.C.C. John Lloyd with having furiously driven a horse and trap, at Trefechan, on the 17th. This case had been adjourned from last week. P.C. Evan Jones, 33, said that on Monday night, the 7th inst., abeut eight o'clock, he saw the defen- dant driving a horse and trap through Trefechan. The horse was galloping and defendant beating it with the reins, witness called out, but defendant took no notice of him. David James, Bridge-street, corroborated the above evidence. Fined 10s and costs.
ISHIPPING.
SHIPPING. ARRIVED.—July 19th, Countess of Lisburne, s.a. Jones, Liverpool. SAILED.—July 17th, Countess of Lisburne, s.s Jones, Liverpool. July 22nd, Countess of Lisburne, s.s. Jones, Bristol, via Ramsey, I.M.
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ABERAYRON.
ABERAYRON. INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION.—There is no cessa- tion in our effor ID yet one of the schools located here and it wil not be the fault of the inhabitants of Aberayron ii uch-coveted boon is not granted them. A "I':C meeting was held again on Monday evening and further progress will be reported next week. CARDIGANSHIRE FINANCE COMMITTEE. — This committee met here on Thursday, the 24th inst., under the presidency of Mr. D. C. Roberts, Aberystwyth. ASSAULTING A POLICEMAN AT NEW QUAY. At the Petty Sessions on Wednesday, the 23rd inst., a very interesting case came on for hearing, Capt. David Griffiths, of 3, Margaret street, New Quay, charged P. C. David Davies, of New Quay, with assaulting him at New Quay, on the 28th, of June, while P. C. Davies, presented a counter-charge against Griffiths for assaulting him. At first it was doubt- ful whether of the twain was to be believed, as Griffiths who spoke in an excited and agitated man- ner, seemed to be saying nothing but the truth" but gradually—especially after Mr Hugh Hughes' lucid and eloquent statement of the case—the at- mosphere began to clear, and ultimately it was evident that Griffiths had been the aggressor rather than the policeman. Mr Thomas Pugh, Solicitor, Aberayon, appeared for Griffiths, and Mr Hugh Hughes, Aberystwyth, for the police constable. Capt. Griffiths, who was first called, said he lived next door to P. C. Davies at the Quay, and that they were far from being- on neighbourly terms. P. C. Davies had often taunted him and his wife and on one occasion said that the lease of his (Griffiths') house was forged. The chief cause of the ill-feeling and hostility which existed between them was a dispute as to the boundary of their respective gardens, which were only parted from each other by a slight hedge, and in one place near the house there was no par- tition at all. On the morning of the 28th June, he was standing in Davies' garden, driving a post into the ground, as he wished it to mark off thQ extent of which he claimed. Suddenly he heard a window being opened As if a house was coming down and a voice came forth like that of a Roaring lion." Immediately after, P. C. Davies rushed down at him and attacked him knocked him down, trampled on him, tried to throttle him, hit him unmarcifully about the eyes and nose; and in fact kept him twixt life and death for ten minites." He also took out handcuffs with which he pinched his nose, and otherwise maltreated him. Both his and the constable's wife stood by, and saw the whole occur- rence; and his (Griffiths') wife tried to shove the constable off, and cried murder with all her might. Cross-examined by Mr H. Hug-hes, Griffiths repeated- ly denied that he hit the constable with a sledge- hammer which he had been using when the constable saw him. In fact when he saw the latter coming, he took the hammer into his culm-house; and con- sequently when Davies came upon him he had nothing in his hand. Four witnesses followed and said they came on the scene after hearing c iesof 'murder,' none of them saw Davies assaulting Griffiths and everything was over when they arrived. Mr. H. Hughes here addressed the Bench on behalf of P. C. Davies, whom he said had been in the service for 22 years and never before had any charge of this kind been brought against him. When he had called Davies and his witnesses they would see that the whole aspects of the case would change, and that Griffiths was in reality the aergressor. For several months Griffiths had shown the greatest animosity towards the policeman, who had been subject to abuse and provocation. He had been interfered with even in the discharge of his duty, and scarcely dared to go out of the house but that Griffiths or his wife called names after him on the street. Matters reached a climax on the 28th June, when the mischief which had been brewing for all this while ended in an assault being made on the constable. P. C. Davies, said, that on the morning m question, he heard noise out in the garden, and on looking out saw Griffiths gestulating wildly and challenging him to come down. He was swaying a heavy hammer in his hand, and was cursing and swearing violently, saying: Come out, and I'll knock your brains out, and your soul out of your body." Davies went on to say "He was in my garden at the time, and I opened the window and told him to leave my premises. I then went downstairs, and after break- fast was going out to the w.o. Defendant was now on his own footpath, which is only pailed from mine by a small fence. Alter abusing me with violent language, he aimed two blows at my head with the hammer he carried, which I warded off. He was fearfully excited, and now came through my flower bed (as there is no partition there between the two gardens) to my garden, and again aimed a blow at me with the hammer. I then collared him, and after a short struggle threw him down, and overpowered him. He was struggling and kicking, violently, and I had bruises on my right leg for three weeks after. When I threatened to hand-cuff him, he cried Gildo' in Welsh ('I yield'), and imploringly begged to be let off, promising never to molest me again, if I let him go this time. We fell in the struggle on my footpath, and the blood on his face was no doubt caused by the gravel and stones there during the scuffle. I have been subject to similar annoyance for months past from him and his wife, and on the 11th of May (Sunday) he threw a stone (produced) at my head in the garden. I had reported him twice before this occurrence. On one occasion he called me a two-faced-scum, in the presence of Super- intendent Williams. Miss Jane Davies, 1, Margaret Street, said s^e lived next door to P. C. Davies, and saw the whole struggle from her window, being attracked by the noise. She coroborated Davies in every particular. The Bench, having retired for a few minutes, announced that the charge against Davies was dis. missed, while Griffiths", ould be fined 5/- and costs. PEITY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY, JULY 23RD, before Major Hughes, in the chair, Messrs Morgan Evans, and John Parry, the following cases were heard:— DRUNKENESS. John Jones, cattle dealer, Cefngam, Daniel James, wheelwright, Aberayron, and David Davies, labourer, Tanyrallt, Abermeurig, were fined for being drunk at various places and at various date. The two former were fined 5/- ench and costs the last 2/6 and costs. WILFUL DAMAGE. Evan Morgan, farmer, Bankbach, Cilcennin, was charged by Evan Morgans, Blaenyresger, Cilcennin, with causing wilful damage to a certain wire at Cil- cennin, the property of David Morgan, Bermondsey, London, on the 21st of May. Fined 20/ and 15/- damages-The same person was also charged with causing wilful damege to an ash tree belonging also to D. Morgan, on the 24th of May. Fined 5/ and 1/- damages.
LITERATURE.
LITERATURE. Harper's Magazine for August contains another instalment of Port Tarascon," Impressions of Berlin," Magellan and the Pacific" a history of the Plantin's Moretus Press Museum A Convent at Rome," Street Life in India," &c., which will be found very interesting seaside reading. It need not be said that the engraving are of the best kind. Harper's Young People is as interesting as ever.
TIDE TABLE.
TIDE TABLE. July Morn. Even. Saturday 26 l 49 2 12 Sunday 27 2 57 3 20 Monday 28 4 4 4 27 Tuesday 29 5 8 5 31 Wednesday 30 6 5 6 28 Thursday 31 6*59 7 22 August Morn. Even. Friday 1 7*50 8 23 Saturday 2 8 28 8 51 The highest rise of Spring tides is denoted by asterisks.
MARKETS.
MARKETS. ABERYSTWYTH, MONDAY. Wheat 4s 9d to 5s 3d per 65 Ibs barley 3s 9d to 4s Od per bushel white oats, new, 3s Od to 3s 3d per bushel black, old, 2s 9d to 3s 3d per bushel, eggs, 16 to 18 for a Is fresh butter. 10d to Is Od per lb salt ditto, 9d to 10d per lb fowls, per couple; 4s Od to 4s 6d chickens per couple, 3s Od to 3s 6d ducks, 5s Od to 6s Od geese, Os Od to Os Od turkeys, Os Od to Os Od potatoes, Os Od per cwt. potatoes, new Id to 1126d per lb. NEWTOWN, TUESDAY. Wheat, 13s 6d to 15s Od per 240 lbs barley, 4s 6d to 5s Od per 70 lbs oats, 14s 6d to 16s. Od per 220 lbs, eggs, 12 to 14 for Is butter, 0s lOd to Os lid per lb; fowls, 5s Od to 5s 6d per couple ducks, 5s 9d to 6s Od per couple; geese, Os Od to 0s Od each; turkeys, Os Od to Os Od each potatoes (new), Id per lb beef 7d to 8d per lb; mutton, 8d to 9d veal, Od per lb pork, Od to Od per lb lamb, 8d to 10id per lb. WELSHPOOL, MONDAY. Eggs, 14 to 16 for Is Od; butter, Os 9d to Os 10d per Ib; fowls, 3s 6d to 58 Od per couple ducks, 4s Od to 6s Od per couple; geese, Od to Od per lb; oats, 14s Od to 16s Od wheat, 5s Od to 5s 3d per 75 lbs; barley 4s 6d to 5s Od per 701bs; potatoes, 2a 6d per owt.
MACHYNLLETH.
MACHYNLLETH. LEGAL.—In the list of successful canditatos at the final examination of the Incorporated Law Society recently held, appear the nam's of Mr E O. Davi'-s, Maldvryn House, and Mr D. W. Marpo'e, Muengwyn Street, both of whom served their articles with Mr John Rowlands, Solicitor. BOAED OF GUAEDIANS. WEDNESDAY.—Present.: Mr Kichard Gillart, .chairman Mr Joseph Evans, ex-officio Messrs H. L. fcmith, LJaubrYHIlair; W. E. G. Pritchard, Uwchyganvg John Jones, Ieygarreg; William Francis, femines; Wil'iam Jones, Machynebeth David Evans, Peunal; John Rees and J. Rowlands, Tosvyn Morgan Edwards, Scuborycoed David Evans, clerk, and D. Morgan, assistant clerk. APPOINTMENT OF MEDICAL OFFICER. Three applications were received for the posts of medical officer of the Penegoes and Machynlleth dis- tricts, as well as for the office of public vaccinator in those districts, viz., Dr. Alfred Owen Davies, Dr. J. S. Matthews, Machynlleth and Dr H. O. Llanfyllin. Mr H. L. Smith, in proposing Dr Davies as medical officer of the Penegroes district, referred in praist.- worthy terms to the manner Dr Davies.the applicant's brother, had performed the duiies of the office, and said that they need not have the slightest doubt that his brother was well qualified to carry out the duties of the same office. He had made enquiries respect- ing Dr. A. O. Davies amongst medical geut'emen who had been connected with him, aud had received very favourable replies. Mr John Jones, Isygarreg, seconded the proposi- tion, which was carried unanimously. Dr Davies was next appointed vaccination officer of the same distriot, on the motion of Mr Smitb, seconded by Mr David Evans. Nt-xt came the appointment of medical officer and public vaccinator for the Machynlleth district. Mr William Jones propo.-ed the appointment of Dr Matthews, and in doing so referred to the man- ner in which he had discharged his duties as medical officer of the workhouse, which, he believed, gave satisfaction to everyone. Mr John Bee3, in seconding the proposition, said he thought they should divide the offices, a-d let each receive a salary similar to th., other, as n-ar as pos- sible. If Dr Davies received that post as well, he would receive something like £40 more than Dr Mathews, who was an old officer. Mr Joseph Evans begged to move an amendment that Dr Davies should be appointed. They had his qualifications which w re exceedingly good, and there were other reasons, which he need not mention, why be thought Dr Davies—who was quite worthy of the I office-should be appointed. Mr John Rowlands seconded the amendment, which was carried by the casting vote of the chair- man. Dr Davies was called in, and informed of his ap- pointment, when he briefly thanked the board for the honour they had conferred upon him, and added that he would do his utmost to do his duty. RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY, WEDNESDAY, July 23rd. Present: Mr W. E. G. Pritchard, in the chair; Mr Richard Gillart, Mr H. L. Smith, Mr William Francis, Mr David Evans, Mr William Jones, Mr Lewis Rees, Penegoes: Mr Morgan Ed- wards Mr Joseph Evans and Mr T. W. Bonsall, ex-officio members Mr David Evans, clerk; and Mr D. Morgan, assistant clerk. APPOINTMENT OF MEDICAL OFFICER. The only business of importance for transaction was the appointment of a medical officer in succession to Dr Davies, who tendered his resignation at the last meeting. The same applicants applied for this office as in the other instances. Mr David Evans briefly proposed Dr Mathews, which was seconded by Mr William Jones. Mr T. W. Bonsall moved an amendment that Dr Davies be appointed, which was seconded by Mr Joseph Evans, and carried by a. majority of one. Two or three of the guardians remained neutral.
CAPEL BANGOR.
CAPEL BANGOR. SALE OF WORK.—A salo of work in aid of the Curates' Aid Society was hold at Glanrheidol on Wednesday. The weather cleared up beautifully fine in the afternoon, and the attendance was very large. There was a stall of fancy work superinten- ded by Mrs Hughes-Bonsall, Glanrheidol, Mrs Reea, Vicarage, Miss Emy Bonsall, Cwm, Mrs and Miss Bray, Miss Hill, and Misses James, Goginan, and Miss Ivory, the School. The fancy stall, was erected under two large trees near the Pond, and had a beautiful appearance from the green; in front of the house, where the tea tables were laid. The latter were given and superintended ovor by Mrs H. W. Morgan, Bronllangwrda, and Mrs Williams, Tyn'llidiart, assisted by Miss Morgan, Troedrhiwlwba, and Miss Lewis, Post Office. The refreshment stall by Mr Hughes-Bonsall, Glanrheidol, and Harry Bonsall, Cwm the weighing machine, lawn tennis. &c., by Capt. Bray. The farmers stall was presided over by Mr John Williams, and Rev W. Gabe. The following ladies and gentlsmeu contributed towards this stall-Mr Morgan, Troedrhiwlwba, lamb Mr J. R. James, Peithyll, lamb Mrs Jenkins, Troedrhiw, kid Miss M. E. James, Abercwmdole, Iamb Miss Eichards, Pentre, couple of ducks and butter Mr and Mrs Morgan, Ehiwarthen-issa, 2 couples of fowls, ladle and butter; Mrs Rowlands, Cefnooed, lamb Mrs Hughes, Rbiwarthen, hen and chickens Mrs Davies, Fffnonoer, couple of fowls Mr H. P. Edwards, leg of lamb Mrs Thomas, Blaengeufford, buhter Mrs George, Ddolfawr, butter Mr John Griffiths, Penlan, wooden spoons Miss Catto James, Llwyniorwerth, couple of pigeons. Among those present were tbo following ladies and gentlemen—Mr and Mrs Powell, Nanteos; Mrs and Misses Morgan, Nantceirio Misses Davies, Cwmcoedwig Col. and Alrd Williams. Ffynoncaradog Mrs Btsset Lewis Mrs Ellis Morgan and party Rev and Mrs Pugh, Llanbadarn Rev John Rees, Vicar Capt., Mrs and Miss Bray, Goginan Mr and Miss Hill, Goginan Misses James, Goginan Mr James Phillips, Goginan Mr Harry Bonsall, and Miss Amy Bonsall, Cwm Mrs Galanga and Miss Bonsall, and friends, Fron- fraith Miss Florence Pryse, and friends, Gegerddan Misses Evans, Misses Jones, Mr J. Pugh, Miss Cousins and children, Lovesgrove Mrs Morgan, the Exchange, Penllwyn Mrs Parry, the Poplar, Capel Bangor Miss Williams, Devil's Bridge; Mrs Rae, Aberystwyth Miss Gotta James, Aberowmdole Mr and Mrs Francis, Wallog Mrs Parry Llidiarde; Miss Parry, Aberystwyth Mr H. W. Morgan, Bronllan- gwrda Mr and Mrs Edwards, the Laurels, Aber- ystwyth Mrs Griffiths, Penlan Mr Blackwell, Penllwyn and Mrs Eoderick, Goginan. The result of proceeds were-Sales of work, JJ19 14s Od entrance money, Xl 15s 8d tea, X2 19s 6d refreshment bar, ^81 13S Id farmers stall, jgll Os 3d total, .£37 2s 6d.
PENLLWYN.
PENLLWYN. THE SCHOOL TREAT.—In fairness to Mr and Mrs James, Maesbangor, it should have been stated in your report that the children of the Bangor National School were invited, as well as Penllwyn. They were superintended by Miss Ivory, Ehostie, who had charge of the school pro tem., having exchanged with her sister for a few weeks. It should also be stated that the arches, bonfires, &c., were due to the indefatigable energy of Mr and Mrs Williams, Tynllidiart Arms.
LAMPETER.
LAMPETER. APPOINTMENT OF RATE COLLECTOR. — The second poll for the appointment of a collector of rates and assistant overseer for the parish of Lampeter was taken on Saturday, by the Rev Daniel Jones, chairman of the vestry, with the following result :—Mr William Davies, Railway House, 207 Mr John Edwards, 8, College-street, 170 Mr John Evans, Maespwll, 2. Mr Davies having obtained the majority of votes over the other two candidates, was declared duly elected and the poll closed.
A BABE WORRIED BY A PIG IN…
A BABE WORRIED BY A PIG IN MONT- GOMERYSHIRE. A horrible affair has occurred at Llandyssil, a small village in Montgomeryshire. A woman named Rogers went to Montgomery market, leaving her baby, two months old, in charge of its brother and sister. The baby was lying in its cradle, and the other children were playing outside the house, when a pig entered through the open door, and began to worry the poor child. Its piercing screams attracted attention, and the pig was driven away, but not before the baby's nose, and face, and hands had been terribly bitten.
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HOLLOWAY'S PILLS AND OINTMENT.—Though it is impossible, in this climate of changing tempera- ture, to prevent ill-health altogether, yet its form and frequency may be much mitigated by the early adop- tion of remedial measures. When hoarseness, cough, thick breathing, and the attending slight fever indi- cate irritation of the throat or chest, Holloway's Ointment should be rubbed upon these parts without delay, and his Pills taken in appropriate doses, to promote its curative action. No catarrhs or sore throats can resist these remedies. Printed directions I envelope every package of Holloway's medicaments, which are suited to all ages and conditions, and to every ordinary disease to which humanity is liable.
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CARDIGANSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS AND I OIJCE COMMITTEF. In the Queen's Bench Divisicn. on Thursday week, before Mr Baron Pollock and Mr J is i :e Day, a eaot? submitted by the Justices of the Peace for Cardigan- shire, came on for hearing. Mr Danckwert-, on beha'f of the Chairman of Quarter Sessions, a«ked for the decision of the Court on the following- que-tiolls:- "1. Whether the Standing Joint Committe (or any member thereof) can give orders, direct to any police constable to do or abstain from doing any act in the execution of his duty, or must such orders be given by the Standing Joint Committee to the Chief Constable, who will be responsible for carrying them out. ? "2. Whether, if the order of the j ustiees or of any justices as to the preservation of the peace of the county are in conflict wirh any orders issued to the police by the Staniiug Joint Committee, the chief I and other constables are bound to obey the orders of the justice or justices. "3 Whether the power of approving persons on their appointment as constables sttll remains with the justices in Petty Sessions, or transferred to the standing Joint Committee ? "4. How the costs of this case are to be borne." No other counsel appeared, and after considerable argument, Mr Barou Po- lock said they couli not answer such questions except upon a particular state of facts. They must have a particular case set before them raising definite questions.—Case dis- missed. During the argument of the case Baron Pol- lock expressed a strong opinion that the facts in dispute were not clearly before the court. Mr Justice Day: How are ""e called upon to answer these questions ? Mr Danckwerts Under tho Local Govern- ment Act. Mr Justice Day: It seems to me like calling on us to publish a treatise upon the statute. That is not reasonable at all. For whom do you appear ? Mr Danckwerts I presume for the chairman of the quarter sessions. Mr Justice Day: He seems to have no interest in the matter at all. Mr Danckwerts He is the person who has to demand the opinion. Mr Justice Day Oh, he has a right on his own behalf to demand an opinion, has he. I should have thought he would have goue to the family lawyer. (Laughier.) Is there any one else who is entitled to an opinion? Mr Danckwerts Yes; the county concil, the quarter sessions, and the standing joint committee. Mr Justice Day Perhaps the head constable wiil also be entitled to ask an opinion as to whether he shall obey orders. (Beuewed laughter.) Mr Danckwerts On the last question as to costs, I believe the court cannot say anything. Mr Justice Day: It is satisfactory to hear there is something upon which we cannot be asked an opinion. After much further argument. Baron Pollock said the court could not answer the questions until the case came before them more specifically. The case must be restated, more especially as there was only one side represented iu the case. Mr Justice Day All the qnestions to my mind, are much too indefinite for us to answer without further facts being brought before us. The matter was then ordered to be sent back to the chairman of quarter sessions to be restated
GREAT FIRE AT MACHYNLLETH.
GREAT FIRE AT MACHYNLLETH. About one o'clock on Tuesday morning the Woollen Factory of Messrs J. Jones, and Sons, Felingerrig, Machynlleth, was discover, d to bj on fire, and before help could be obtained the whole building was ablaze. The Plas Machynlleth Fire Engine was sent for, and was set to work, but withlittle effect, as the factory is situate about a mile from the town, and the fire had good hold before it was discovered. The buildings, which were all replece with modern machinery, are a total wreck, nothing remaining but the bare walls and the iroa framing of the machinery. The building, which belongs to Mr Morgan, Penrhos, is fully insured. The stock and machinery is only partly insured. The total damage is estimated at between £ 2,000 and £ 3,000. Part of the stock is insured in the Mutual Fire Corporation, Manchester, for whom Mr William Williams, Portland Street, Aberystwyth, is the local Agent, we understand that a prompt settlement, has been arrived at between the owners of the Factory and the Insurance people.
THE BABY ON THE BATTLE-FIELD.
THE BABY ON THE BATTLE-FIELD. On the night after the battle of Waterloo, in the blood-stained mire of a ploughed field, Jay an English officer dead where he fell. At his side lay the body of his wife, who had followed him from Enlgand, and perhaps arrived in time to receive his last sigh. On his breast was their baby, sound asleep, and smilingamid that dreadful scene as though angels were inspiring its dreams. Ah, God, what a thing is childhood! touching heaven in its innocence and earth in its agony. While we have the children how large the places they fill! When we lose, them how great the vacancies they leave Read the story of an escape, as told by a parent. My daughter, Lillian Kate, now e!even years old, had always been delicate. She was pale and thin, and it seemed as though a breath of cold air would destroy her. she was now better, now worse, but never well. In the summer of 1885, she complained of a sense of weight in the chest and side. Her abdomen was distended as though she had over-eaten, when in fact she ate scarcely more than a bird. She spoke of a bad taste in the mouth, and would always be holding her sides, or placing her hands a.gainst her temples, as if to relieve the pressure there. She also had pains between the shoulders, and her breath was very offensive.-She was always tired and languid, and, though naturally a bright, intelligent child, would lie for hours in a listless condition. She grew weaker and weaker until she could scarcely stand. We thought her to be in a decline. Then came a sign even more alarming-a short, dry, deep- sounding cough. My wife and I feared it was consumption. In our anxiety we consulted the doctors, who said "Yes, your daughter has con- sumption." What a sad prospect for us About Christmas, 1885, I removed my family from Huntingdon to Manchester. Poor Lillian was too weak to take the journey with us; she remaiued with her grandmother, Mrs Lock, at Thorpe Farm, West Harling, Norfolk. Still the dear child sank from week to week.-What was our surprise some time afterwards, to receive a letter from Grandmother Lock, reading like this :—Lillian is very much better. She is eating well and sleeping well and the roses are coming into her thin cheeks." What could have happened ? In another month we had the happiness of welcoming our daughter in our new home in Manchester. How great was our joy when we saw the wonderful change which had taken place in her. She is now a fine, healthy child and never ails anything more than any girl may. Now, what wrought this change? What gave us back our daughter, seemingly almost from the brink of the grave ? I will answer frankly, for there is nothing to conceal :-Seeing her deplorable state. and that none of the medicnes she had taken proved appropriate to her strange malady, Mrs Lock one day said to herself, "I think I will give Lillian a dose out of my bottle of Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup." She (Mrs Lock) had received immense benefit from this medicine herself for a complicated disease. It was given to Lillian, and the good effect was immediate. She at once rested more tranquilly and had something of an appetite, and a little later Mrs Lock was justified in writing to us as I have already stated. (Signed) Frederick Butcher, 6, Birch Road, Crumpsall, near Manchester. Mr and Mrs Butcher are people of the highest respectability and well educated. For some years Mr Butcher was a assistant at the great shop of the Messrs Lewis, Market Street, Manchester, and an impartial acquaintance writes that Miss Lillian Kate Butcher is one of the brightest young girls to be met with anywhere-quick, precocious and full of vivacity and wit. Speaking of the daughter's recovery, her mother says I do not care what any one may say, there is no medicine so good as Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup. Many years ago I lost my poor darling Hilda, who was taken off suddenly with an affection of the brain, and I really think if we had given her Mother Srigel's Curative Syrup, instead of trusting to something else, she would have been spared to us." The proprietors of Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup desire to make no false imppressions. The young girl did not have consumption :-She suffered from indigestion and dyspepsia, and from poverty of the blood, like myriads of her sex. The hollow cough, which sounded so consumptive, was one of the ] symptoms, not the disease. She needed life and strength from her food, but how ceuld she get it with her stomach torpid and dead? Mother Seigel's Cur- ative Syrup corrected the ailment at its root, and recovery quickly followed. We repeat once more the fact that is taught by this interesting case:- When in doubt treat any and all complaints as symptoms of indigestion and dyspepsia, and in nine instances out of ten you will see just such a wonder as narrated above. We wish long life and happy days to this young lady and her good parents and friends.
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THE CAMBEIAN RAILWaYS TRAIN""…
THE CAMBEIAN RAILWaYS TRAIN SERVICES. CORRECTION OF ERRONEOUS STATEMENT. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ABERYSTWYTH OBSERVER. Sir, -In the Cambrian News of last week it was seated in reference to this company's train service for the current month that trains had been fairly punctu il—not much over half-an-hour late." How far this statement is from the truth will be seen from the following table, showing the arrival of all the through trains at Aberystwyth during the period to which it referred, and I shall be obliged if you will, by inserting this letter, kindly render us your help in correcting so erroneous a statement. Average de- Number tention of each of train waiting Trains. other com- panies' trains. Arrived to time. 31 10 minutes. 1 to 5 minutes late 13 13 6 to 10 „ 5 18 11 to 20 „ „ 5. 18 „ 21 to 25 5 18 „ 26 1 24 "Over half-an-hour I. t. viz., 38 minutes, due to fadure of tabl, t instrument at Bow Street, where train arrived to time 1 14 One through train has since bean half-an-hour i t-?. This was the London train on Satur Jay last; but if we had not waited 35 minutes at Welshpool for the through passengers, they would not have reached Aberystwyth umil Sunday.—Your obedient servant, J. CONACHER, Secretary and G neral Manager. Oswestry, 22ud July, 1690.
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LOCAL POSTAL A Li ti AN* G EMENTS. IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. In the House of Commons, on Wednesday, when the Post-office estimates were under discussion, Mr Bowen Rowlands said that he had to complain that the letters arr.ving in tiie morning at Aberystwytk were conveyed by goods train, causingconsiueraole delay. He understood that for £ 1,000 a year the whole matter eouid be met, but-the inhabitants ef the town and the district were to tuffer because the department and the railway company could not come to terms. He hjid the authority of the railway com- pany and the local authority to refer the question in dispute to arbitration, if the Postmaster-General was so disposed. If the grievances complained of could be remedied he suggested that, even at the cost of £ 1,5*0 a year, tha Postmaster-General should give way to the expression of feeling prevailing m the town and neiglllJuurlJood of Aberystwyth. It was only ehec:sep:uÏ1¡g to deny trie necessity tor the improvement required, and it was a pity the depart- ment heoitated to put the matter right. A Similar grievance had existed 011 tne jwest coast of ire,and, and at last at a small cost the delivery of the mails was facilitated. Mr Eciikes said it would be impossible to accelerate the mail to Aberjatwyih by more than an hour. The letters arrive there every morning at nine o'clock, and he was afraid he would not be justified in recom- mending the Treasury to spend any more money in the direction suggested. Mr Bowen Rowlands said he had been desired to say that as the Postmaster-General had declined arbitration he should accept the offer of the company. Mr Raikes said his experience was that arbitration was the most uns»tisfactory form of law. He would, however, be willing to receive any representation that the railway company was willing to make to him upon the subject.
BORTH:
BORTH: MUSICAL HONOURS.—Mr Henry Jones, Ty'n- rhelig, Borth, has just taken the diploma A.C. under the tonic Solfa College, London, having pre- viously passed the various examinations which lead up to it, and having also taken certificates in musical composition and harmony. The local examiners appointed by the Tonic Salfa College were Mr David Jenkins, Mus. Bac., Aberystwyth, and Mr Lewis J. Roberts. B.A., Aberayron. Mr Jones is the only one who has taken this degree for many years from Car- diganshire; and we heartily congratulate him on his splendid success.
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THE FAMILY TONIC.
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