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THE PROPOSED RAILWAY TO ABER.…
THE PROPOSED RAILWAY TO ABER. AS RON. COMMISSIONERS'INQUIRY. A public inquiry wai held at the Town Hall, on, Monday by the Eiri of Jersey and Colonel Boaghay, Lixht Railway Commissioners, in the matter of an applicat on by the promotora of the Vale of Wei.wl Light Railway Company for an order ta authorise the Aberayron extension, which provides for the con- struction of a light railway from Aberystwyth to Aber- ayron, taking in tl,e villager of Llanddeimol, L'anrhystyd, Llauor, Aberarti, «nd other pianos on the rout" The Court was crowded with persons drawn from Aberayron ana the intervening district* interested, amongstthrm being :—Maj r Price Lew,,s, Typl n Aeron Rev. W. H. Sinnett; Major Ilugh^j, A1 tlwyd Mr Munro Hoghoa, Aberayron B>w- J; M. Grinithf, Aberayron Mr John Williams, Black Lion, Mr J. W. Morgan, postmaster, and Mr Evan Jones, Moelifor, Llanrhystyd Mr J. M. Howell, ironmonger, Mr B. Jones, clerk to the Guardian", Mr F. Lim t. Jones. chemist, Mr David Evans, Red Lion, Mr J. H. Jones, draper, Mr Piarjcii Evanc, merchaot. Mr John Davies, London Heasp, Capt. Evans, merchant, Mr D. Pennant James, solicitor, Mr J. William?, groocr, Mr John Davies, Feathers Hotel. Mr John Davifs, Ynys Houso, Mr John Evans, watchmaker, MfDatw Davies, Swan, Mr John Jone". auctioneer, Mr William Evar*, relieving officer, Mr John Jones. Penral:twen, and Mr Evan Evanc, Tynant, Aberayron; Ca?t. D. Jenkins, "Alicia," Capt. D. Jones, Ddol, Mr John Williams, wheelwright, Mr Henry Thomas and Mr "Jvlln Davies, Aberarth; Major Hughes, Alltlwyd, Capt. David Jonea. Tynffynon, Mr John Morgan, Glan Vedaa, Councillor Morgan, The Green, Mr John Davies, grocer, Mr David Price, Morfamnwr, Mr Kvan Row'ans, Pontanamlwg, Mr Daniel JMWS, Shop, Capt. Wm. Jones, Clarovin* House, and Mr Evaue, D< lfclcdao, Llannon. Mr A. J. Hughesappcared in support of the appli- cation, whiht Mr Poole, the secretary of the Man. che-tor and Milford Railway, appeared to oppose on behalf of his Company, Mr F. R. Robertt being also present to follow the proceedings, on behalf of some of the landowners interested. Mr Hughes said their application was ti obtain the sanction of the Commissioners to an extension of the Vale of Rheidol Railway, which was incorporated by an Act last session to connect the Devil's Bridge with Aberystwyth. Their present application was for an extinsion of that light railway fr)m Aberystwyth to Aberayron. Aberayron wa-i sitaatad some sixteen miles away from Aberystw; th, and the railway would i-erve several very important villtges on the route. Llanychaiarn would bo the first village, Llanddeiniol coming next, with the important villages of Llan- rhystyd, Llanon and L'ansantfread further up the line. Farther on again tb,y had Aberartn, with the terminus at Aberayron. His Lordship wonldseot-at this part of the conoty bad no railway facilities nearer than Lampeter, which was distant from Aberayron about thirteen miles. In addition to the places he had just mentioned there were other districts which he might refer to as being interwi-ted, these being New Quay, Llanarth, which lay to the south of Aberayron and some seven or eight miles away. From the village of Llanon down to New Qnay, up to the time of the establishment of the local railways, a considerable shipping traie was carried on at these places, but it hal since dwindled down until there was ^practically no trade at all. As far back as 1868 Sir James Szlnmper purveyed the land with the view to the con- struction of an ordinary Vange railway between Aber- ystwyth and Aberayron, but of course the heavy out- lay dependent upon sncii a scheme pnt the matter out of the power of the promoters, and the idea had to bn abandoned. But the difficulty of communication bl tweem t1 at place and Aberayron, and the great dis-advantiges fxperienced by farmers in bringing their produce to market and tikinir supplies back to their farms wasn-till keenly flt all that. time. The farming interest had suffered materially all that t me. Aiz,in there was very considerable passenger traffic, but referring once more to the agricultural interest, Mr Hughes remarked that there was a large tract of land in the district, which would be served by the railway, impoverished from the want of manure and lime. And it was a fact that farmers in the district of Lianaitb, Aberayron and other places inland from the sea along thu route had suffered mater-ally through being unable t, compete with farmers else- where having railway facilities. There was a very CODS derab e passenger and goods traffic between Aberystwyth and Aberayron, and no doubt these other places on the eea ci ast were capable of consider- able development. Large numbers of visitors fre- quented Aberayron and New Quay during the summer season, but there was very considerable delay in the The*Earl of Jersey s I suppose this is done by coach n°Mr Hughes replied this was so, adding that the gradients on the road being very bad, the average time taken by the journey was three hours, the dis- tance being 16 miles. The carriage of goods he was told by one of the witnesses was .£1 per ton from Aberystwyth to Aberayron, which would give his Lordship some idea of the district. At one time Aberayron and Llanarth were places which held the leading position in Cardiganshire in reference to their tairs and markets. It was not very far from Aberayron that the Dalis fair, a sort of Bamett fair in Wales was formerly held. The fair had dwindled down, and the Aberayron market now existed simply in name only. Mr Hughes then called Sir James vV. Sslumper, who said he was a mem. ber of the Institute of Civil Engineers, and bad for the last thirty years bad an official connection with the county of Cardigan. He knew entirely the whole of the county, and he thought the whole of its require. ments He bad also the honour of being the sheriff of the county that year. He was aUo the engineer of this scheme, and had.prepared the plans, sections and estimates for the same. The proposed railway would be 16 miles 3 furlongs, or nearly 161 miles in extent. The estimated cost of the con-traction, exclaBive of the land was a little under .£50,000. making- an average of a little over £ 3,000 per mile. The line of route t assed through several large villages, and he did not know of any other district in the county of Cardigan where there was such a large population as this, and with suoh large villages on the route, unprovided with railway accommodation. It was nearly 30 years ago since he was first instructed in reference to a railway from that place to Aberayron, an ordinary gauge being at that time intended. The ordinary gauge was so expensive as to l e ontirely out of the question for such an hilly district as this. A two foot gauge wjuld answer the purp. se, and ceuld be con. struoted at such a rati as would make it remunera. tive. It would be similar in all r-speots to the Festiniog railway, a well worked and useful line. The proposed line would start a short distance from the terminus of the Vale of Rheidol Railway, and from an engineering point of view there would be no diffi. culties if the line was constructed on a two foct gauge. The steepest gradient would be 1 in 45, which was not a severe gradipnt for a narrow gauge railway. The sharpest curve on the line would be one of five chains, which wa-* an eaqy curve for atwofootgauge. For a long distance the line would be a surface one, the number of public roads crossed on the level being four. They did not interfere with any important roads, these being only bye roads. Replying to the Earl of Jersey, Sir James Szlumper said that be considered con. tinuous brakes and many other stringent require. ments of the Board of Trade unnecessary in connec- tion with light railways. There was one rather long gradient, 1 in 45, but be could eay that he had worked gradients steeper than this and longer without con. tinuous brakes in that neighbourhood. The weight of the t ain was also nothing like that of an ordinary gauge. Neither were the trains run at a very high speed, and he wished in that part culiar case to be relieved of their stringent requirements. The Rev Mr Sinnett, who said he was owner of some two miles of land through which the proposed railway would run, asked for certain information respecting the proposals of the promoters in the event of the railway being run through and dividing a field.. Sir James Szlumper replied that these matters were always provided for. nr-n ■, Mr Poole, Secretary of the Manchester & Mutord Railway Company, raised the point that Mr Hughes bad given the Commission to understand that the construction of the railway would be the means of faking away a good deal of the traffic of the M. & M. Railway, but Sir James Szlumper replied that the new line would not effect the Manchester and Milford, remarking that the suggestion-was absurd. Replying to the Earl of Jersey, Sir James Szlumper said they proposed erecting snail stone stations, with sufficient yard accommoda- tion for the purposes of the traffic. Mr Poole Do you propose having a station at Llanrhystyd Road ? > Sir James f zlnmper s I intend having a station in a place suitable to the village of L'anychaisrn. Mr A. J. Hughes Then we shall have healthy competition. The Chairman of the County Council, who resides at Lampeter, can't arrive this morning owing to no train reaching the town until 12.30 (applause). We might have an earlier train then (laughter). Sir James Szlumper remarked that that station would be 2l miles outside the town, but he might t-ay that the larger number of people walked into town from that place. Mr Hughe* Who would snffer to come in at twebe o'clock. The fairs are over then. Sir James Szlumper remarked that he had received no uptkee. of these questions, otherwise be would bare beef prepared, Mr'Hughes then rroceeded to put in various com- munications and resolutions rscoived from public ho'lios iu 1 k dis'riu-. Tin- fii"t wai a <e!p £ t\im (r«m the Cha-rm^n of t- e «>unt? Conr.cil which ?tVe I that he was unable to i-eii-ii Aberystwjth before twelve o'clock, and that the proposed raihvayhaitha approval of the Council, Mr Richard Edwards, Little Darkgatj street, presented a resolution passed by the Guardinns and District Scheme, and Mr Hughes also handed in resolutions passed by the Llanychaiarn, Llannon, Llanddeiniol, and Llanrbystyd Parish Councils favourable to the scheme. He also read letters from Mr Lewis, agent of the Nanteo3 eetito, Mr Saunders, of the Tymawr estate, ani Mrs Lewes. Llatiaeron, which werj in the same strain. Major Hughes, of Alltlwyd, another large landowner, Mr Hughes remarked, was also present to show his approval of the scheme. Having mentioned the general co-operation found on 1111 hands, Mr Hughes thought he might say that with the exception of the Manchester and Milford Railway Company-who he expected to fatisfy also-there was an unanimous feeling in respect to the scheme. Mr J. M. Howell, of Aberayron, was then called, and stated that he was the Chairman of the Standing Joint Committee of the County, an ex-chairman of the County Council. He bad been resident all his life at Aberayron, and bad an intimate knowledge of the requirement of the district. There was con- siderable fishing carried on off this coast, fole, turbot, brill and herrings in lanre quantit es being amongst the fish caught. The fishing ground lies right opposite the town of Aberayron, being just six miles outside. The market which the fishermen sent their fish to was chiefly Liverpool, the fish being sent through Aberystwyth. This entailed the beats salling up ton or twelve miles to get their fish away by rail, and of course the time taken in returning to the grounds apa'n meant a great loss of time to the fishermen. Witness was of opinion that if the fish could be landed at Aberayron or Llanon, with proper railway facilities that the in. dustry would be materially increased. Eton at this time a considerable number of Hoylake trawlers, as well as others from Aberyftwyth, Aberayron, and New Quay were seen fishing in that ground. Witness .aid he could also apeak of the fairs which existed before the Arrival of the Manchester and Milford railway. Fairs were held at Llanarth and Aberayron several times during the year. One of them Dalls fair was known throughout tho whole of England. The Dalis fair was frequent d by a large number of buyers from England, and via much as J>50,000 changed hands for horses at the fairs. It was computed that during the course of the year that as much as X120,000 used to be t>»k«n at those fairs. The Dalis fa:r had died Dot, and the Llanarth fair had also oecome very small indeed. Dealing with Aberayron Mr Howell ?aid this was a town with considerable accommodation for visitors, and he anticipated that the provision of railway facilities would benefit them and the place would develop into an important watering pbce. Mr Howell at this stage handcid th'3 Commissioners some excellent photographs of the town and neighbour- hood. Mr Howell paid he was also well acqnainted with Llanon, another place which had considerable accommodation which might be utilised by visitors. The construction of the railway would not only benefit Aberayron, but Llanarth and the district intervening on to New Quay and the Vale of Aeron would also be benefitted. There was a h^rbonr at Aberayron, and considerable, trade was done there at one time, but this had diminished considerably through wact of railway facilities. The carriage of goods from Lam- peter to Aberayron came to about ^6i p"r ton. They had a steamer running between Liverpool and Bristol, and if they had this railway facility this service could be materially improved, through the gooiis being taken up the line to Llannon and the other different places. Assuming they were successful in getting the line to Aberayron, the remaining six miles necess- ary to connect New Quay would be ea-y work. They had been agitating in that district for a railway, but bad not succeeded yet. There was a vi-ry large traffic bttween Aberystwyth and New Qnay. The passenger traffic between Aberystwyth and Aberijrcn was con- siderable during the year. On the way up that morn- ing they passed no less than eighteen omnibuses, each providing accommodation for from 16 to 24 persons. Every possible enthusiasm was shown at Aberayron in favour of the railway, and it was absolutely essential for the requirements of the fishermen, farmers and tradesmen of the district that they should have this railway accommodation. Mr F. R. Roberts remarked that there were some gentlemen in the room, whilct in no way opposed ta the railway, which would no doubt be an enormoub advantage to the neighbourhood, that would like some explanation as to detuls. Mr Hughes pointed out that their Order provided for the deviation of their line, and the Earl ot Jersey gave Mr Roberts to uuderstind that he would have t very opportunity of putting any questions he do-nred to Sir James Sjsluniper. Mr Poole, addressing Mr Howell, suggested that he hoped by having this now railway to bring the fairs back to Aberayron from Lampeter, Tregaron and other places? Mr Howell: We simply want our legitimate trade back. We want our people to put their cattle on the market within reasonable distance of their holdings. Proceeding with his evidence, the Witness referred to the great reduction in the popu ation of the district, which he attributed to the decline of the agricultural industry of the county. They bad lost a large number of the young men who formerly worked on the faruis, who had gone to Glamorganshire, and the farming industry neutrally was looking down. The land was also greatly impoverished through the want ot artificial manures, and in proof of this the Witness mentioned the reduced rents of some of the farms in the neighbourhood of Aberayron. He attributed this \>ta.te of things to the absence of proper railway facilities. M"jor Price Lewes, Tyglyn Aeron, confirmed from his own knowledge all that bad been said by Mr J. M. Howell. He took great interest in the oonetruc. tion of light railways, and nearly nine years ago he brought forward a motion dealing with the same at the County Council. In 1889 the County Council passed a resolution inviting the other Councils of Wales to oo'operate in submitting a s heme to be presented to Government oatling attention to the great necessity for these light lailways. The resolu- tion was passed with great enthusiasm, and from that day the greatest intereet had been maaifost tn the county for these light railwaye. So much so that when the first Light Railway Association meeting was held in London, a very large number of repre- sentatives went up from Cardiganshire, including the Lord Lieutenant of the County, the County Member, and several justices. The district interested in this railway had been greatly handicapped for want of railway communication, The farmers had suffered very much indeed, and the owners of estates h&d consequently suffered also. Mention had been made of the Llanarth fairs, and thu long distances they were situated from any railway station. Dealers would not go suoh long distances to attend fairs, and when the farmers took their cattle all the way to Lampeter, a very long distanoe, they preferred selling them for any price than bring them back all the way again. No doubt the farmers suffered terrib y as thiDgs were at present situated, and they would be immensely benefitted by the conatiuution of that light railway. As to the little places along the route, Major Lewes said they ttood in charming situations, and were eapable of considerable development, and occupying extremely sheltered positions would make favourable winter resorts. Not only on the way to Aberayron, but 011 the coast of Cardigin also there were beautiful.spots which could be opened up w:th great advantage. And, added Major Lewes, those of them who took an interest in the matter, and be believed the whole county did this, hcped to Eee the entire county in time opened up with light railways, and to ensure the Commission that interest was being taken in the matter he would say further that several gentlemen, farmers and otners intere-ted. so hopeful of getting the railway ha I travelled 18 miles that, morning to be present. Mr A. J. Hughes remarked that he mieh: say that these gentlemen had come from New Quay, Aber. ayron, Llannon, and Llanrhystyd, considerable distances, and all he might say were representa.tive men, in the hope of inducing the Commissioners to consent to that, Order. Capt David Jones, Ty'nffynon, having briefly con- firmed the previous Witnesses, Mr D. C. Roberts was called. He said he attended as a deputation on behalf of the Aberystwyth Town Council to support the scheme. He confirmed the evidence tendered by previous witnesses. Carrying on the business of timber merchant at Aberystwyth he was able to speak of the trd.de of the district. Railway facilities would greatly benefit the important inland districts lying between Aberystwyth and Aber- ayron. The carriage pa'd between that place and Aberayron was that great that it was quita impossible to carry on any trade between the two places. Personally he tent some timber down the other day, and it cost over 153 per ton, although it was sent in large waggon loads. Mr John Evans, an Aberayron timber merchant, confirmed Mr Roberts' statement. Mr Hughes did not think it necessary to trouble the Commissioners with any further evidence, but The Earl of Jersey suggested that it would be well to have the evidence of some farmers. Mr EVan Jones, Moelitor, and Mr Evin, Tynant, were then called and reiterated the testimony borne by the other Witnesses. Mr F. R. Robert-i said he appeared on behalf of several gentlemen whose property the line would run through. He had not had an opportunity of going minutely into the plans,but one gentleman in particular objected very strongly to the proposed route. Mr Morrii Paries, pf Ffeirbjrtysledj wbifib restfeaoe was situated about five miles outside tLa t >wn, was the owner also of prope ty near the vil age of L'&uy- chniarn, souse thr ^e miles from the t uvn of Aberystwyth, which was known as Cwm;o'J- wig. He would lik^ to know within how many yards of the mansion did the railw iy no ? Sir James Szlumper replie t that a public road ran between the ralb ay aad the honse, and that the line could not be seen from the house. Mr Morris Davies had never lived at Cwmcoedwig he believed one cf his sisters lived there. Sir James was quite sure that the line could not be seen from any windows of the house. Mr Roberts calling attention to another section of the route, Sir James Szlumpcr said he h:td made careful ex- amination of the whole route, and he would unhesi- tatingly say that this was the only practicable and economical way of carrying out the railway. He had the construction of this railway under consideration, of course he did not mean to say undivided consider- ation. for the last thirty year". Mr Poole said he was inetructed to appear there that day by his directors. Mr Szlumper having inquired whether Mr Poole had any question to put to him. went on to say that he wisbei to give the Manchester and Milford Rail- way Company every credit for the work they had done. lbey bad served the middle of the county well, and the service of trains was about as perfect as railways such as those could be made. Very great improvements had been made of late, and it was now almost in perfect or lor; he knew this perfectly well because he happened to be the engineer of that rail- way. (Laoghbr). In his own opinion this proposed railway would not deteriorate or interfere with the existing Manchester and Milford Railway. That rail- way was now being worked by an order of the Court of Chancery, a manager and receiver boingl appointed by that Court, and he bad been appointed by the manager and receiver ten ot twelve years ago as their engineering alviser. And he would unhesitat- ingly say that the construction of this proposed rail- way would not in any way interfere with the Man- Chester and Milford, but wonld be the means of bringing further and additional traffic into the district. It was absurd and impossible for the Man- chester and Milford Railway, much as he loved it, to prevent the railway benefitting a district so many miles away from that line. Mr Poole said he was present by the desire of his directors to oppos) lha Order for making the line, not through any hostile spirit to the proposed line, or to the inhabitants and Al eryatwyth and the district. The construction of the Manchester and Milford Railway had cost three quarters of a million of money, 1 and he was rather surprised t) find several persons in that room that day laughing because a train did not get there by half-past twelve. They bad the benefit of the three quarters of million spent on that line, with- out contributing anything towards it. Mr Poole sub- sequently informed the Commissioners that he had not recElived tho required notices respecting the application, and that he knew nothing about the line until he received notice from his Lordship's office. Sir James Szlumper said this was totally untrue. < Mr Poole replied that be would say that that was perfectly truo. No notice was served upon the See. ) retarv of the Company, who was legally the repre- sentative of the Company. Mr Hughes said they had most oerhinly complied with the standing orders in this matter, and t) pa.y that the Company were ignorant of the whole matter ] was not correct. i Mr James Szlamper said that in order to put the ( matt r straight he might say that he gave the man- 5 a-^er and receiver of thi Company, appointed by the Court of Chancery, full particulars of the plans as c long back as November.Jast, and that he wroti to the Chairman of the Company giving a full account of the s details of the line ho (Sir James) wa* certain of. 1 Mr Poole adhered to his i-tatement, rema-king that t he had had no means of bringing the matter to the 1 notice of his bo^rd. 1 Mr Hughes said ho understood Mr Poole to say at the outset that the Board had instructed him to oppose. Mr Poole replied that those instructions were given ( after the receipt of the Commissioners' letter. Mr Hughes When was that meeting hAld. Mr Poo e On the 31-t of March at the Great ( Westsrn Hotal, Paddingt n. 1 The Earl of Jersey remarking that the question of c competition was a matter for the Board of Trade, I Mr Hughes remarked that he would not trouble his Lordship further. c The Earl of Jer-ey said there was the question of capital rema-ning to be dea t with. c Sir James Szlumper said he ought to have referred t to this. His Lordship would see by the proposed t order it was intended t-) ke<-p the capital with refer- ence to the Aberayron extension separate They 1 would have separate capital,^separata accounts, and separate revenue and dividends. ( The question of spead-waerthen raised by the Com- missioners. sir James Szlumper replied that the speed would I certainly be nothing over 20 miles an hour; he would Ð say 16 or 18 miles an hour would be fa t enough. r Mr fL C. Fryer banded in a map of the district giv- ing the different populations of the villages for the ( benefit of the Commissioners and referred to the central i position occupied by Aberayron. In former years the i Qnait^r Sessions peed to meet at Aber 'yron, as it wa* f tie most central place ia the county, and when the ( County Counods came itit) operation it was then I arranged that the Council meetings should be held t alternately at Aherayron.1 hrough the difficulty ex- ( perienced in getting to Aberayron this arrangement I fell through, it being arranged to bold one meeting 1 only at Aberayron during the yeat, the nstto be held at Lampeter. "jJ Mr Gardiner, Wdnal'.t, Cro&Rwood, gave evidenoe M the representative ot Lird Lisbarne, He stated i that his Lorship strongly *PProvedof the oonttruotion of the railway. Still he -desired, to call attent on to the desirability of eertaiu flight deviations in the line of route. MrlHugheB remarked tfta^'aa long as such deviations were reasonable and' jfr^ftvctyble every attention ] would be paid t > the same* ( Sir James Szlumper thought Mr Gardiner might < take his word that wlltjQ the railway was in course of < construction they would be consulted, and unless it t incurred unreasonable additional expense he under- ] took t.) carry the line through Lord Lisbarne's land in the manner he wished it to go. < Mr Gardiner observed that that was very satis- < factory. The Rev Mr Sinner having raised a question in 1 reference to his property, Sir James Salumper remarked that what he had said in reference t) Lord Lisburne's property would I apply the same to all the landowners. i The Earl of Jersey closing the inquiry remarked i that they had apparently assumed that the Commis- sioners would recommend the granting of the Order, I adding that he thought it neoesaary t;)at the district ] should have better communication than it possessed at present (app anpe).
'FOOTBALL.
FOOTBALL. ABERYSTWYTH v BRYMBO. The friendly game played between taa above on the Visage field, on Saturday, waN very poorly taronised, and failing improvement such gafes wii. surely tend to discourage the loi-al management ar- ranging other matches with first class teams. With the exception of RooBe the home team was fully repre- sented, and the visitors also placed a representative eleven on the ground, the elevens being as fellows ABEPTSTWYTH. Goal, Thomas Evans ba"ks. W. R. Jones, W. LI. Dav.es; halves, H. Smith, J. H. Edwards, E. Parry; right wing, George Green Charles Davies; centr*, I. Jenkins; left wing, J. C. Rea, Arthur Green. Linoe- man, Mr Evans. BRYMBO INSTITUTE. Goal, C. Edwards; lacks C. Reynolds," D. Mathias halves, W. Jones, h. Will-aae, A. Davies r:Kht wing, E. MOBS, T. Gr.ffiths «pntre, W. T. Jones; left wing. W. W. Jones, E. Mathias. Lines- man, Mr G. Roberts. » r Mr Jack Thomas attended to the <3ut.es of referee. Winning the toss the visitors opened w:th the wind in their favour. A corner fell to the lot of the homesters early in the game, bnt was not improved upon. The visitors although playing somewhat loosely troubled the homo defence for a time, but were in no way dangerous, Charlie Davies and Grren eventually transferring operations to the opposite end, where JenkinlJ was tripped by one of fhe opposing bteks. The free kick was accurately placed by the home skipper, J. H. Edwardsi fina ly sending tle L ather wide of the upright*. The visiting right wing having tested the borne custodian, George Green and h-a colleague got away, the first named being beaten by Edwards, the visiting cn-todian, who raehed out .f goal when the ball was some ten yards away. The home Vanguard kept up the pressure, but the wind interfering with accurate snooting the visitors defence suoceeded in keeping them at bay. A pretty piece of work on the pa't of the visiting left wing MR. spitted Smith conceding a corner, bnt this did not threaten ahrm. This was imm-diately followed by a corner in favour of the homesters, the globe • being taken to the opposite end hy Rea, who got possession from the goal kick. The defence proved impenetrable, and breaking away with a rash the Brymboites called upon Tom Evans to clear his charw'f. The incursion however wis of brief duration, th« visitors being compelled to b- at a baity retreat, Edwards conceding a corne* to avert disaster. ^he >" home backs had t*ken up posit'ons pretty well in mid field, having "PtJarently wore down their oppon- eut-, but try as they would the front line c)uld not pen trate the strong and stubborn defence of their opponent". A free kick well in /ave them an oppor- thnity, but the visitors succeeded in holding their own. At last Ton Jenkins altar a remarkable circuitou* run acwnptished the trick, this 11 £ lonely chewed by the spectat >ri, the goal being a rfa ly clever one. The Ystwyth ans kept up the pressure, and J. H. Edwards seemed to be certain of another pon.t, when the Referee's whistle stopped play tirough Charl e Davies being slightly injured. Hilf-time soon arrived with the scora r adrng Aberystwyth ir*? Brymbo On resuming the homesters were seen en the attack rigrht away. severe oornera fa'lmg? to their lot. The Brymbo backs stuck to their pans manfully, and being well supported by their halves and forwards proved equal to the onslaught. The visitors were 'Invariably seen on the defe-wve up to the close, but there being no further scoring, the home eleven were only sucoessful to the extent of one gual. Pinal score. Aberystwyth Brymbo Nll« LEAGUE MATCH. Saturday next will see the Denbighshire League at ? Towyn in football fray against the Cambrian League, ftnd an excellent game is anticipated, and no doubt favonred with fine weather tho. Camorian League ■ executive can expect a record gate. Ihe following is the Cambr afi League team :-Goal, W. Jones (Towyn); backs, Williams (Barmouth), Penny (Featiniog): half-backs, Dmiel (Towyn), Parry (Dol- gelley), J. H. P.oberts (b'e^niog); right-wing, George Davies (Towyn), F.tchard (Dol^e ley); centre, Llew. Williams (Festiniog); I'ft.win?, E. L. Jonen. J. Edwards (Towyn). Refere-, Mr T. H. Edwards, Welsh Football Association. THE JUNIOR LEAGUE. ABERYSTWYTH AND DISTRICT JUNIOR LEAGUE. FCI BESJ7LTS UP T-0 DATE. GOALS. • P W I, D F A PTS /Congregational U. 4 4 0 0 19 2 8 City Rovers 4 3 1 0 9 8 6 U.C.W. Reserve I) 2 2 1 9 8 5 Ystwyth Rangers. 3 1 n ? f i? ? North End 3 0 2 I 4 14 1 Borth 3 0 3 0 2 8 0
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UNIVERSITY OF WALES. Aa election of representatives of the Guild of Grad. Bates on the Court of the University of Waleq has recently been conducted, the returning officer being Mr D. E. Joaee, B.Sc., of Cardiff. The retiring representatives were the Rev J. Young Evans, M.A., Mies Alice Foxall, M.A.L., the Rev Silgis Morris. M A., "lid Miss Ada A. Perman, M.A. The representatives now elected Fire Miss Ada A. Perman, M.A., the Rev oJ. Young Evans, M.A., Mr R. E. Hughes, M.A., IB-SE. and Dr F. D. Cbit'away, M.A., D.Se., who Wift hold office for three years from Apd oth, 1898. The fourth annnal collegiate meeting of the puild will be held at Aberystwyth on Wednesday and Thursday, April 13th and 14th.
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TROTTING MATCHES ON CARDIGAN HIGHWAYS. The protest by Mid-Cardiganshire farmers against the decision of the County Council to prohibit trottimr matches on the highwav-a. pastime which 4% been indulged in for mapy years--found its "Wquel at tbS Aberayron Petty Sessions on Wednes- when a 'noinbor of fa&niorfl who held a trotting *tt^Gtingjoa the highway, in defiance of the ukase of the Council, were summoned for fnrious ridinsr. The Bench said the eust-nn could not be allowed to con- tinue, and nominal fines were imposed.
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LLANFIHANGKL-Y-CRtiUDDYN UPPER. SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION.—-Th# following were nominated as candidat fs—Mr John Edwards, Llnest, Cwmystwyth, Mr Samuel Evans, Nantgwyn, Rbiw- felen, Mr W. T, Hill, Bridge, Mr Thomas Hughes, Wannyradtr, Trisant, Mr John Jones, Bankrydd, Rhosygell, Mr T. Oliver Jones, Rheidol House, Devil's Bridge, BOv 'r. Mason Jones, Bron- trisai-t, Frongocb, Mr William Lewis, Bronwann, Mynyudbaoh, Dr J. Morgan, Pontrhydygroes, Mr J. E. Raw, (Jwmystwyth, Mr Waddingham, Hafod. Eleven candidates were therefore nominated for tie j seven seats, hut four of them have withdrawn, viz., Dr Morgan, Mr T. Hughes, Mr J. Edwards, and Mr John Jones. The other seven candidates will there- fore be elected without a contast.
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TOWN COUNCIL. A meeting of tho Council was held on Tuesday, p-cs^nt—Counc llorst John Jenkins, mayor; Aldermen W. H. Palmer, Thorras Doughton, and Peter Jones Councillors Robert Doughton, ex-ma,cr, D. C. Roberts, William l'homas, R. Peake, .Evan 11. James, G. Cr-ydoii Marks and J. P. Thomas Missrs A. J. Hughes, town clerk, Hee3 Jones, borough surveyor, and Dr Abraham Thomas, medical officer of health. REFERRED. A communication from Mr Evan Lewis, Treveilia Cottnge, Trinity road, one of the trustees of the Unitad Methodist Free Church, Railwiy t :rr ice, for a lease of the housa adjoining the Church on tne site scale instead of on tho rental basis already granted, was referred for the consideration of the financo com- mittee. THE POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS." 1 A communication was read frJill the Geueral'Post Office acknowledging the receipt of the Town Clerk's letter respecting the arrival and despatch from Aber. ystwyth of the night mail letters. Any written representations which thetCouncil might like to make would receive very careful consideration.Mr T. E. Sifton also stated that he should be happy to see them on the 5th and 6th inst if they preferred send- ing a deputation. If these dates were not convenient to the Ceuncil they might name a date after Easter, aud he would do his best to keep the appointment. The Town Clerk remarked that the matter was in the hands of the general purpose* committee, and that the letter would be handed to them. THE BATH STREET STABLES. Mrs Roderick, Marine terrace, wrote as follows Dear Sir,—To prevent any misunderstanding please inform the Council that I cannot upon any terms whatever agree to Mr Benuison being allowed to erect stables at the back of Gloucester House. S The Council distinctly required that the existing buildings should be demolished, and Mr Bennison when he bought his premises well knew this, and he on his part agreed to take down the building. I therefore hope that a plain arrangement having b^en made, thiit the Council will enforce it in fairnessjto me and the neighbours generally. I may mention that I have nearly completed the tsrms upon which the lease of Gloucester House was granted, by placing new windows and cementing front, &c." Mrs Gilbertson, 46, Marine terrace, wrote asking the Council'8 permission to deferring the re-rojfing of her house and the putting in of new dormer windows, for another year. Mr William Thomas did not think it advisable to make an exception in this cise. The matter was referred to the public works com- mittee for their consideration and report, on the motion of Mr Peake. THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS. Mr R. J. Roberts, cleric to the School Board, wrote on behalf of the Science and Art Committee making application for the use of the Old Assembly Rooms for the more efficient conducting uf the Science and Art classes and for technical instraotion generally, owing to the unsnitability of the present accommodation. The Council referred the application to the public library committee. A GAS LOAN. The Town Clerk read the following latter from the Local Government Board "Sir,—I am directed by the Local Government Board to advert to your I. tter of the 25th nit., apply- ing for sanction to the borrowing by the Town Council of Abery.-t<vyth of money to ercct gasworks and to supply g-as in the borough, and 1 am to state that the Board's sanction is nut required to the borrowing of the sum of JC7,009 referred to in section 87 (3) of the Local Act of 1872. Tho Board may observe at the same time that the money authori-ed to be borrowed under that Act was to be applied to the purchase of the gasworks, by that Act authorised, and in con- nection with the supply of gas, and not in the estab- lishment of new work. I am to add that the power of borrowing given by section 150 of the Act of 1835 has been repealed by the Loeal G jvernmeut Act, 1868 (No 6)." THE SURVEYOR WITHHOLDS HIS CERTIFICATE. Mr Hughes, Portland-street, appeared before the Council, and comp'ained that the Surveyor declined to hand over his cert ficate, although the improvements desired on the renewal of the lease of hi s residence bad been compl:ed with. The Purveyor explained that he could net grant his certificate before a new chimney had been built. Mr Hughes eaid nothing was i-aid concerning the chimney in the conditions stipulated, and added that the work could not be done now without damaging the roof of the house which was a new one. Alderman Doughton considered it very bard upon Mr Hughes in the oironmstances. It was decided to refer the matter to the finance committee. EINANCE COMMITTEE. The Town Cl-rk submitted the report of this com. mittee, recommending the payment of labour sheets and bills totalling £ 200 4s lOd. The oommittee also recommended that a conversazione be held on the 19th April, on the occasion of the visit of the Teachers' Guild to Aberystwyfh. A lett3r was received from the Rev J. Parry asking the committee tore consider the conditions for the renewal of 45, Marine terrace, and the committee recommended that in lieu of the chimney Ftaok being taken down, the present chimney be cemented, but they could not sae their way to forego the condition as to the cementing of the pine end. The committee recommended that Dr. Homall's application for a lease of a pieoe of land in Queen's- road be granted, subject ti the amended plan pre- pared by the Surveyor. Councillors D. C,. Roberts and C. M. Williams were appointed a committee to assist the Town Clerk in the ma-tter of the conversazione to be given at tho College, on the occasion of the visit of the Teachers' Guild. The report was adopted. I PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. This comm ttee reported that they had adopted the plans for the reconstruction of a dwelling house in Portland street, by Miss Lewis, and those of a dwelling house in Prospect street, the property of Mr Griffith Davies. The applications made by Mr Colby and Mr-Joseph Lloyd, respectively, for concrete slabs, were considered, but having regard to the limited quantity of slabs in stock, and as Mr Colby required about 100 square yards, they did not recom- mend the granting of Mr Colby'a application. The Council having recently granted Messrs Edwards and Morris a sufficient quantity to pave in frono of their respective houses in Trinity road, the committee recommended that a similar quantity be sold to Mr Joseph Lloyd at the spine price. The committee in- structed the Borough Surveyor to pave the footway in front of the houses now in course of completion in South road, between Customhouse street and Sea View plaJe. The committee recommended that the application of Mr Joseph Davies for permission to place a bay window in front of his house, 8, Penmaes- glas road, be granted. The committee had desired the Mayor, in conjunction with the Borough Sur- veyor, to sell one of the Corporation horses and to purchase another horse instead. The committee had received tenders and samples from the local trades- men for the supply of provender for the remainder of the year. rhe tender of Mr Richard Morgan for cats at 2s 9d per bushel being the cheapest was accepted, and that of Messrs Thomas Powell & Co. being the cheapest for wheat straw at X3 5s Od per ton, and bran 43 lid per sack was also accepted. Mr William Thomas raised a point as to the legality of the selling of the concrete stabs by the Corpora. tion. Mr Croydon Marks said be objected to the Council setting up as traders, remarking that it was very unfair to the ratepayers or anyone ebe. It was wrong in principle for the Corporation to enter into competition with the ratepayers. The Town Clerk's opinion being sought, Mr Hughes remarked that the Corporation hai no right to trade, it also being wrong in principle as welt as in law. Alderman Peter Jones pointed out that the Cor- poration bad only supplied parties resident in a district where the Council contemplated bringing the Private Streets Act into operation, and the slabs bad been used practically in carrying into effect the work before they placed their powers in operation. In such cases he thought the Council could supply the slabs. However as this opened up a very large question they should be cautious. In Mr Colby's case about a third of the slabs in stock were required, which would retard work which they had in band. The Council adopted the report, adding a rider to the recommendations of the committee respecting the sale of concrete slabs that no application would be entertained in the future. HARBOUR COMMITTEE Alderman Doughton presented the report of this oommittee. Messrs Wilrams and White made at application for a reduotion in the harbour dues on dynamite. Mr Donghton said it was decided t) leave the dues as at present. It bad been left to the Town Clerk to ascertain whether the requirements of the Act were being complied with during the transit of the exulosive and in bringing it in from the steamer. The Town Clerk said he had written to the Home Secretary in the matter, and was making inquiries as to what was done in other places, and the repiies which would be brought before the Council in due course. The report was adopted. INSPECTION OF PLEASURE BOATS. Alderman Donghton called attention to the inspec- tion of the pbasare b- ats, remarking that the present licenses expired at the end of the month, and that it was ueoal to have the inspection before the expira- tion of the oxis-t ng licenses. It was only right that they should see that the Inspeotor came down as soon as possible. The Town Clerk replied that arrftBgengutl had {WW rode to tbe mepMMM, THE BURIAL BOARD. Mr William Thomas said it had boon suggested t:w the Council should take over the dnties of the bnr- board. The gas question was now over, and th; Town Clark's han(I-3 were free, and he would sng.rosi that tbis matter should be carried through wish a; jlittle dday as possible. Alderman Jones remarked that the board must assent to their annihilation. The Towu Clerk said the matter bad'not been'ovor- ooked, and woald have his attention without detay. THE GAS QUESTION. The Town Clerk presented the minutes of the com- mittee appointed in the matter of the Gas Company's application to Parliament, which stated that a long letter was read from tho Town Clerk explaining the position of matters and the result of his conference with counsel and the expert engaged by the Corpora- tion. and also the Parliamentary Agent. Resolved that Mr Peter Jones and Mr D. C. Roberts be asked to attend the hearing of the petition against the bill before the committee of the House of Lords, as suggested by the Town Clerk and the Parliamentary Agent. Mr Hughes remarked that he bad been rather pressed otherwise he intended bringing before the Council a draft report for their adoption, but the same would be done before their next meeting. Referring to the points dealt with by the committee of the House of Lords, he said the main points were that the existing works should be discontinued on the present site within tho expiration of seven years of the passing of the Act. That clause was carried through, the option being given the Corporation of purchasing at any time within 30 years. Clause 13, a very important clause, provided that the valuation, in the event of the Corporation purchasing at any time within thirty years, might undertake to do so under the Arbitration Act of 1889, and not under the Land Clmses Act,which, as they were no doubt aware, wonld throw great responsibility on the Council. Under that Act they would bo called upon to pay ten per cent in addition to the valne over and above what they would have to pay in the case of arbitration. They had also succeeded in getting the standard price reduced, and the clause for compulsory purchase on the existing sita had also been struck out. Generally speaking the Corporation bad gained very favourable terms, and be proposed bringing in a report to a future meeting letting the Council know their exact po-dtion. Mr William Thomas said the gentlemen who had acted as a sub-committee in connection with this matter, viz., Alderman Jones, MrC. M. Williams, Mr D. C. Roberts, Mr E. P. Wynne, Mr R. Peake and the Mayor, together with the Town Clerk, had done their part well. In justice to the Company themselves too he thought it only right to state there that several of the directors had acted in a business-like manner and in a fair way. No doubt the members of their committee had acted well, and he believed the public generally would agree that the whole thing had been carried through in a very satisfactory manner indeed. Personally he did not think the Council should let that opportunity pass without acknowledging the services of these gentlemen. He had got up without consulting anyone, and would move that they tender the gentlemen he had just named and the officials their best thanks, and con- gratulate them as well as the public generally on the very satisfactory arringemeiit they bad come to. They should not let this drop without having a record of the same on the minutes of the Council. They should feel very thankful and satisfied with the whole arrangement. They would find that the maximum price of gas had been fixed 41 below the actual selling price at present. The maximum had been fixed at 4s 3d, while they paid 4s 7d per 1,000 at present. Alderman Doughton seconded Mr Thomas with great pleasure. The resolution was carried unanimously. Alderman Piter Jones thought they ought to take advantage of that opportunity of expressiug their special thanks to the Town Clerk for the vary abie manner in which he had assisted them in the matter. They all knew his reputation as a diplomatist which he never used to greater advantage than on this occasion. Mr Hughes felt that if the matter was to be fought out it was not right that he should rapre- sent them, having previously acted as solicitor to the opposition. It was the unanimous desire of be com- mittee, and the Council endorsed that decision that he should continue ia that capacity until the time arrived when it should be fooght out and a large out- lay incurred. This was chiefly obivated through the advioe given by Mr Hughes, and the marked ability shown by him in the undertaking. Mr A. J. Hughes, acknowledging the remark?, said he was excedingly obliged for the kind way in which they had alluded to his services. He did at first, as Alderman Jones ha.d stated, feel his peculiar pouition and thought it was desirable that the Corporation should be independently advised. It was a pleasure to him to know that any services he performed were appreciated, and he thanked them most kindly for the way they referred to them. INTEREST. Cheques worn drawn in payment of half-year's interest on £ 41,965. LOAN. The Council ordered the repayment of .6400 advanced by the Gogmau Loyal Druids Friendly Society. NEW LEASE. Terms and conditions for the renewal of the lease of 61, Marine terrace, held by Miss Jones were agreed to.
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ROYAL CARDIGAN ARTILLERY AND POLICE. COMPLIMENTARY DINNER. The Officers and Staff of the Royal Cardigan Artillery, together with the looal members of the Police force, spent a convivial evening at the Lion Roywl Hstel, on Thursday evening, at the invitation of Major Taunton, the popular officer, who is in com- mand of the Royal Cardigan Artillery during their preliminary training. Mr Rufus Williams catered in his usual excellent manner, and gave every satisfac- tion. Major Taunton presided, being supported by Superintendent Thomas Phillips and Capt Lushingtou, the vice chair being occupied by Capt. Jenks. Amongst those present were Lieut. Lloyd Hughes, Lieut. Stevens, Sergt-Major Heslam, Quarter Master Payne, Sergt-Major* Powell, Mc'M liaa, Balcher, Fitzgibbon, and Caldwell, Sergt-Instrnctor Matthews, Sergt-Trumpetsr Wright, Sergeants Palmer, Wells, Hearn, Farrow, Heddle, Beckford, Oakley, Mr W. H. Morgan, the Larches, P.S. Phillips, Police Constables Richard Jones, Evan Powell, Thomas Davies, D. Evans, Charman, and Thomas W. Rowlands, &c. The Chairman having given the usual loya! toast3, which were duly honoured, Superintjndent Phillips, in the unavoidable absence of Chief Cons abie Howell Evans, rose to submit the toazt of the officers aud men of the Royal Cardigan Artillery, wishing them long life and every prosperity. The Police, ha added, were really proud to have such an excellent body of men in their midst, and having always been on the best terms long might things continue to be so, he remarked. Having referred to the proud position occupied by the British Army in the militay world, mentioning their creditable performances on the occasion of the Penin- sular war, and at the battle of Inkerman, Mr Phillips remarked that if called upon he was sure that the men of the Royal Cardigan Artillery would be found second to none in the regular army. In conclusion Superin- tendent Phillips expressed regret at the unavoidable absence of the Chief Constable, who would no doubt have been able to do better justice to the toast. Sergt-Major Heslam, in responding to the toast, re- marked that the permanent staff did all in their power to further and maintain the high standard of the regiment, and hoped to continue to do so. The regi- ment had always nine weeks preliminary duty in Aberystwyth, and they bad a lot to tbank the Po!ice for in the way they assisted them in keeping the men in order. The tact used by the Police was really creditable, and he personally hoped that the existing relationship in regard one to the other would continue (applause). Capt. Lushington gave the toast of the Police ferce in interesting terms, with which he ooupled the name of Sergea t Phillips. Police Sergeant Phillips responding to the toast, having apologised for his shortcomings as a pnblic speaker, ea;d the officers and members of the force always endeavoured to do their duty honestly and Qonecieniiouslv, an4 with as little friction to the public as possible. He might say that off and on he bad been at Aberystwyth during twenty-one annual train- ings of the regiment, and had seen different Adjutants, effiqora IWaQ STAFF SERGEANT*, And b8 WM PLWWL to say that since he has been connected with the force he had never noticed such a vast improvement as that effected during the previous training. The training passed off remarkably well, as well as could be ex- pected. They were all well aware tbat the mea were chiefly drafted from Glamorganshire—a county where they i 'nnd the coarsest language in Wales, but on the whole the men behaved remarkably well. Referring to the present training the Sergeant said he must say that he never seen anything like it during the twenty- one years be bad spent iu taG place off and on. The conduct of the men was really creditable, and they had had no occasion to complain. Having compli- mented the officers and staff, who, he remarked, would compare favourably with any other staff of officers. Mr Phillips concluded by remarking that he hoped however long he might be spared to serve in the town that the conduct of the men would ba equalito that of the present training, which could act be better. (applause). Superintendent Phillips gave the toast of their host, Major Taunton, remarking that he felt that the.kind- nets shown by the gallant Major had been the means —he did not mean to suggest that the relationship had not been good previously-of welding together as it were the members of the police force and the members of the Royal Cardigan Artillery. He only regretted that Major Taunton and his beautiful and accom- plished lady were not resident amongst them, but he hoped the time was not far distant when this would be so. He was quite sure that everyone of them would be very pleaded to see that day come round. (cheers). There was an old saying that a policeman's lot was not a happy one, Mr Phillips remarked, but after the kind relations shown that night, who would not be a policeman? (laughter and applause). Major Taunton, whose health was drank with musical honours, acknowledging the toast, thanked all for the kind way they drank his health and that of Mrs Taunton. He was personally pleased and con- curred with Sergt-Major Heslam's remarks as to the forbearance and kind considorat on shown by the police towards their men. And he would be only too pleaded if that small dinner helped to ensure perman- ent friendship between the police and themselves. The Band of the regiment played a choice selection of music while the party were at dinner, and the follow- ing entertained the company with musical selections, songs, recitations, Ac., after the cloth bad been re- moved :—Capt. Lushington, Lieut. Stevens, Sergt. Trumpeter Wright, P.C. Charman, Sergt. Beckford, PC. Evan Williams, Sergt. Wells, Sergt-Major Mc'Millan, and Sergt. Oakley, Mr W. H. Morgan, The Larches kindly accompanying the soloists on the piano
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SUFFERING THE TORTURES OF ECZEMA is the condition of thousands who live in ignorance of the fact that a warm bath with CUTICURA SOAP and a single anointing with CuncuRA, the great skin cure, followed by a full dose of CUTICURA RESOLe VENT, greatest of blood purifiers and humour cures, will afford instant relief, permit rest and sleep, and point to a speedy, permanent, and economical cure, when all other methods fail. CUTICURA WORKS WONDERS, and its cures of torturing, disfiguring humours are the most wonderful ever recorded.
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LLANBADARN FAWR. PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY, March 31st, before J. G. W. Bonsall, J. T. Morgan, J. G. Hughes. Bonsall, Major Bonsall, Nicholas Bray, B. E. Morgan, and David Thomas, Esqs. MAGAZINE LICENSE. Mr Bryant applied on behalf of the owners of Cae. gynon mine, Cwmrheidol. for a magazine licence. l'he Applicant informed the Court that a powder magazine license had previously been held for this mine, and that the necessary arrangements had been made. The Bench granted the application. A QUARRY OFFENCE. Roderick C. Richardes, Penglais, was summoned by Dr. Foster, H.M. Inspector of Mines, Llandudno, For neglecting to make a return of the number of men working and the quantity of mineral raised at Craig- lais quarry during the year 1897. Mr R. Geddes Smith appeared for the defence', and reminded the Bench that Mr Richardes bad been fined by another tribunal, the Aberystwyth Borough Police Court, for this offence, and marked his dis- approval of this harrassing en the part of Govern- ment officials. The Bench having deliberated in private inflioted a iine of 2s. 6d. including cotts. MILK ADULTERATION. Thomas Richards, Pendre, Llanbadam, carrier, was summoned by Superintendent Phillips with sell- ing milk which was adulterated with 24 per cent Of water, at Hanbadarn, on the 1st of March. P.C. Thomas Davies (15) proved the purchase of the milk, the Analyst's certificate being presented by Superint?ndent Phillips. The Defendant, who stated that he had not been pro. ceeded against before, said the milk had been purchased by him. The Bench, having deliberated in private, said that various fines had been inflicted by that Court for milk adulteration, but these having failed to act as a det-rent they had no alternative but to impose a heavier penalty. The Defendant would be called upon to pay a fine of -23 and costs. The Police inquiring whether the fine inoluded the Analyst's fee, the Bench decided that the costs Bhould not include the Analyst's fee. POOR RATES.—NO SERVICE. John Kerr, 5, Lee Crescent, Birmingham, stoue cutter, was summoned by Mr William Lloyd, Llan- badarn, assistant overslfcr, for refusing to pay £ 1 15s. lOd. poor rates. The Defendant having been served by declaration by the Birmingham Police, the Clerk ruled that the service was bad, inasmuch as it was not served per- sonally. The oosts were remitted. r EXCUSB LISTS. Various Excuse Lists were presented by the AI. sistant Overseers and allowed. QUARRELSOME NEIGHBOURS. John Hughes, Pendre oottages, Llanbadarn, farm labourers, summoned John Humphreys and lElizabetfa Anne Humphreys, husband and wife, of Pendce cottages, for wilfully damaging a certain door, the property of the complainant. The same parties were also summoned by Ellen Hughes, John Hughes! wife, with having used threatening language towards her. on the 13th. Elizabeth Ann Humphreys also sum- moned Ellen Hughes for an assault committed on the same date. The Bench dismissed the oases of damage and re- mitted the oosts, the parties being bound over in the sum of X5 to keep the peace for aix months in the remaining cases. UNFIT FOR HABITATION. Martha Sheridan, Llangawsai, charwoman, was summoned by Mr John Rowlands, sanitary inspector, for refusing to leave a house occupied by her it Llangawsai, which was unfit for human habitation. The Defendant, who admitted the place was not fit for habitation, said she could not get auother place, but believed she would have another place to go to on Saturday. The Bench made an order calling upon the Defend. ant to quit the place within two days, otherwise At penalty of 10s. per day would be inflicted. EXTENSION. Mr J. S. Nichclls, of the Druid Inn, Goginan, and Mr David Evans, of the Miners' Arms, applied for an extension of one hour. on the occasion of an Eistedd. fod, to be held on the 7th inst. A QUEER CASE. Ann Roberts, an inmate of the Workhouse appeared as prosecutor against John Wilson, a labourer, call- ing upon him to support her three children. The evidence showed that the woman, had co-babited with the Defendant for the past six years. Wilson admitted the paternity of the children, and said he would marry the woman if his circumstances per- mitted his doing so. The Bench adjourned the case for a month to give the Defendant an opportunity of marrying the woman.
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LLANILAR. PEETY SESSIONS, April 1st, before the Earl Of Lisburne, and Dr. J. E. Hughes. KEEPING A DOG WITHOUT A LICENSE. William HugheF, Gwaralit, Llanfihangel Upper, farmer, summoned by Superintendent Phillips with keeping a dog without a license, on the 5th nit., was fined 2s. 6d. and costs.
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