The Aberystwith Observer

WELSHPOOL COUNTY COURT. A LLANGURIG INTERPLEADER CASE. An int-ereeting interpleader case was heard at the Town Hall, Welshpool, on Friday, before his Honour Judge William Evans, in which John Jones, Crown and Anchor, Llanidloes, was the plaintiff; Edward Bound. Glascwm. Llangurig, the judgment debtor; and Thomas Bound, Glas- cwm, Llangurig, the claimant. Mr A. Careless, of Llandvindod Wells, instructed by Messrs J. a.nd A. Davies, Llanidloes, appeared for plain- tiff; and Mr Graham, instructed by Mr N. H. Matthews, Rhayader, for claimant. Mr Graham briefly outlined the facts of the case, from which it appeared that the defendant ¡nd been tenant of ft farm, but left on Lady Dav, 1903, the tenancy then passing to his son who was the elaimant in the case. He was in- structed that the father sold all his possessions prior to giving up the tenancy and1 used the money to pay his debts. Since then he had done occasional dealing, but the stock on the farm was the son's. Thomas Bound. Glascwm, said in March. 1903. he became tenant. His father had been tenant before him. In March, 1903, his father had a sale. Everything was sold except three horses and three cows. That sale was before rent day, the 25th of March. He sold fine horse and one cow and paid the rent with that money. He remembered going with his father to see the landlady, Mrs Anwyl. She gave a notice to his father, and for him to take the place instead. The notice produced was the one. There was no tenancy agreement drawn up, and his father never had one. He was to take the farm in March. 1903, and entered into possession then. He had paid the rent ever since. Of the horses and cows left one cow died and he bought the other; and he a.lso bought one horse. The one horse then left wa.s sold for 25s. to someone on the road. He bought and paid for everything on the farm, and his father and mother continu- ed to live with them till the present time. His father worked on the farm for his food and clothing. He had no partnership with his father in the farm. His father had never had anything to do with the management of the farm. He had sent his father to buy things for him. His father had gone to sales and bought on his own accord. lie never went bail for his father, but had bought things from him. His farm had never been properly stocked.He had about zC50 and his wife about £ 48, and he borrowed a, bit from his wife's father. He and his father had a deal together in purchasing a mill on Penybank. —Cross-examined He had about E50. Miss Anwvl lived in the village, and he did not ask her to come. Mr Cooke acted as auctioneer at the sale in 1902. All was sold. His father was pressed by his creditors. He did not buy in 143 Txi. worth of stock for his father. His father went to a sale at Penrhiew and bought stock, and also at other places. He knew Mr Price, Pantdrain. In 1905 witness wanted to take a public house called the Unicorn for his brother, lie spoke to Mr Price for his brother. He did not remember having a conversation in Great Oak street with Mr John Davies and Mr Jones. He was speaking to them by the Angel door. He asked him about the payment of this money. He did not tell them to "wait a bit, we have plen- ty of stock on the farm." He remembered dip- ping some sheep, some on the 18th May and 22nd July. Some of the flock were his. He had to sign a declaration of ownership, and he could not explain why it was signed by Edward Bound. Edward Bound, sen., formerly tenant of Glas- cwm farm, said he ceased being the tenant four years last May. He had a notice to quit. He had a sale and sold everything except three feorses and three cows.—Cross-examined He did not have any stock from Mr Pryee. When he borrowed the £ 160 he was not penniless.. He had land of the value of about 180 which was not mortgaged. He had not borrowed a penny on the land. He had the deeds in his posses- sion. He had sold the land but had never been paid for it. P.C. Robert Humphreys, Llangurig, inspector under the Contagious Diseases Act, said Thomas Bound and Edward Bound were with the sheep on the 22nd July when they were dipped, and Edward Bound said Thomas Bound was the owner. — Cross-examined by Mr Graham He was first asked about it the night before last. He had dealt with 42,000 sheep this year. Mr Cooke, auctioneer, said he conducted a sale on instructions from Mr E. Bound. At that sale goods to the amount of £ 43 5s. were sold to Thomas Bound, in the name of Mr Thomas Bound, and Mr J. R. Pryse. That bill was not met. John Roes Pryse, Pantdrain. Llangurig, said Jie bad known Edward Bound all his life. He backed a note for £90, and one for £70, and he again came forward in 1904 and backed him again for £ 160.—Cross-examined by Mr Gra- ham On the 6th October he saw Bound. He kaew the old man had been tenant, but they must have made some arrangement between themselves if they changed the tenancy. David Rollason said he served a writ on Ed- ward Bound on the 4th October. He had a short conversation with him. He said there was plenty of stock there, but no monev. He ■saw Thomas Bound the same day. He "said he c&uM not pay the lot then, the best he could do si as £20. John Davies, solicitor, Llanidloes, said he lound R160 for Edward Bound. Thomas Bound said Mr Jones nor Mr Pryce need have any fear that they had plenty of stock at Glascwm to pay everyone. John Jones, Crown and Anchor, Llanidloes, ♦laid he remembered the conversa.tion he had with Thomas Bound. He said hia father eouid aot pay the debt just then, but he had got plen- tf of stock. His Honour barred the claim and directed, hat all costs should be borne by the claimant, he bill to be taxed by the Registrar of the New- ;own Court.

.+- DOLGELLEY. | Drbatjng Society.—An interesting act! instruc- ) tive paper was read at the County School on Tubs- 1 day evenine, under the auspices of the Debating 1 Society, by the Rev Richard Jones, B.A., Chester. < The subject was The poem. of Mattbew Arnold." Mr J. Giiffiths B.Sc., presided. j CoxuERr.o\. concert was held in the Assembly s Rooms, on Wednesday night, in aid of the funds i of the Free Library and Institute. There was a t crowded attendance. The chair was taken by Dr. J. Myles, Froheu'og, Miss Hi!da Bevan, Mr M. W. I Griffith, Mus. BIa., were the accompanists. An a interesting programme was gone through. Bubal Council. — The monthly meeting was c held at the Union Workhouse on Saturday, Mr a Humphrey Jones, vice-chairman, presiding.- Complaints were made that owing to extraordinary traffic by Messrs W. Coward and Co., carting I timber from Cwm, much damage was done to the t roads.—The Surveyor (Mr Williams) was in- structed to report thereon by the next meeting.- t- The Clerk eaid that he had received the grant of £ 150 from the County Council. After paying that day's billa the-a was a credit balance of £ 86. v -Mr A. R. Cox, Nannan estate ageur, w •he com- plaining that the road between Llanfachreth and 11 Dolgelley was like tho bed of the river." Several members grave it as their opinion that this was caused by the dropping of rain from overhanging e boughs.—The Clerk was instructed to write to the fc owners of property in the Council's area request- a ing them to have all boughs overhanging the high- ft ways cut. The Medical Officer and Inspector pre. I eented lengthy reports dealing with the insanitary « condition of several cottages. It was decided to v) take immediate steps* with the worst cases and to 9 caution all the offenders to have the defects n remedied.—A letter was read from Mr David e Bruce, Clerk of the Peace, regarding the eom- tl pulsory purchase of a piece of land at Liacelltyd for tha erection of a public elementary school and r< maittei's house.-Mr Morris Jones gave notice of motion that at the next meeting he will move s< "That the Tynygroea bridge recently constructed tl be transferred to the Coanty Coaacit." tc

NiiS-WTO WN DISTRICT EDUCATION COMMITTEE. In the absence of Mr R. Lloyd, Mr Richard Jones presided over the meeting on Thursday. There were also present Rev Canon Williams, Messrs T. A. Forster, J. B. Willans, C. J. New- ell, R. Phillips, with Mr G. Montague Woos- nam and Mr G. T. B. Edwards, from the clerk's office and Messrs Andrew and Corfield, attend- ance officers. Arising out of the minutes, Mr Phillips ex- plained the question of the supply of lamp oil at tho Penvgloddfa Councjl school reported at the last meeting. He said'that the caretaker who resigned had ordered some, and the new- caretaker also. Only one gallon had been used. Canon Williams The question is, what was it used for? Mr R. Phillips For the lamps in lighting the caretaker from school to school, and there was no gas in the boiler room. The Deputy Clerk also explained that Mr R. Phillips had pointed out an error in the returns of the salaries accounts passed at the last meet- ing. The result of the correction was that the annual cost- per head in salaries was £ 2 6s Id instead of £ 2 10s 4d. Mr R. Phillips said that he drew Mr Edwards' attention to the mistake, and the reason he went into the figures more closely was because of the criticism passed upon him by the COUNTY TIMES. Continuing, Mr Phillips said You can remem- ber the criticism that appeared in the paper, and the wonderful apology made afterwards, and in making that, apology the Editor made a greater blunder still. I hope that he has had time to look over the matter since, and it would be presumptious on my part to give advice to the Editor of the COUNTY TIMES, but I may ven- ture to give him a friendly hint before he goes and enters and criticises people and goes into print, I should advise him to be sure of his points before doing so, and even if he is crow- ing on his own dung-hill, he may do that (loud laughter). I was criticised on making a differ- ence between the Non-provided and the Pro- vided schools. I find now that through the dis- erictthe Non-provided schools cost per child C2 79 3d, and the Provided schools £ 2 4s 9d, :herefore that shows that what I raised on the ast occasion had good foundation. Taking the a-hole district through there was a difference of Is 6d per child. Canon Williams: The Church of England schools are small country schools, and big schools cost a great deal less per head than the 'est. That was the reason of the difference be- ,ween the two. The Chairman There is another point also— wth the gentlemen are on the Audit Committee, md there is the place to fight it out. Canon Williams later in the evening, pointed mt that there were 11 Council schools with an ,verage of 119, and 15 Church of England schools vith an average of 79, so that all these vere smaller schools altogether, and cost more. f they built Council schools in those parishes, he cost would go up a great deal. Mr R. Phillips That is a very good reason o close them small schools. I The Chairman Order gentlemen, please. Canon Williams That is so irregular that I vill not take notice of it. Mr Forster And the children have to walk ailes to school. ATTENDANCE RETURNS. The attendance returns for the month of Nov- .mber showed that the average number on the fooks of the Northern division was 1,353. with n average attendance of 1,222.9, and in the louthern division 1,151, average attendance of ,066.1. The percentage in the Northern divi- ion was 90.3. an increase of .2 as compared ,-ith last month, and in the Southern division 2.6. an increase of .6 as comapred with last lonth. Compared with 12 months ago. the in- rease in the Northern division was 2.8, and in le Southern division 5.1. Mr R. Phillips said it was a very satisfactory ;port. The Chairman The best that has been pre- 5nted at all. Is there any explanation as to le large decrease in the attendance at the New. )wn Church of England infants? Canon Williams All the infants' schools have fallen this month. Attendance Officer Andrew: The little chil- dren under 5 make the difference. Mr Newell: If this had been the worst we should have criticised the attendance officers. As it is the best, I think we ought to congratu- late them. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. These were fixed from 19th December to 7th January. The Chairman remarked that in some committees he found that instead of opening on the Monday, they opened on the Tuesday. Mr R. Phillips But New Year's Day comes on the Wednesday after. The Chairman New Year's Day is far enough away, we are talking about the 6th or 7th of January. Later Mr Phillips said they would close three weeks if they did not open on New Year's Day. The Chairman (with some irritation) No, New Year's Day won't interfere with it at all. Mr Forster If Mr Phillips does not mind his figures, the COUNTY TIMES will have him again (laughter). COUNCIL SCHOOL REPAIRS. The County Surveyor attended and asked that permission be granted to do some repairs at the above school during the Christmas holidays, and this was agreed to. Mr R. Phillips The County Surveyor has had plenty of experience of building, and that is the reason why I suggest that one or two of the managers should superintend. Canon Williams: I think if we will leave it to the Chairman and managers they will look after them (laughter). Mr Jas. Manuel (the contractor) That will save me paying a foreman (loud laughter). It was then agreed to allow Mr Phillips to superintend.

NEWTOWN PETTY SESSIONS. Friday.—Before Mr R. Lloyd (in the chair), Dr Salter, Messrs W. P. Phillips, A. Ford, R. Morgan, and E. Elwell. 0

CHARGE OF DRUNKENNESS. P.C. Arthur Price charged Mary Latham with being drunk in Crescent street on November 9th. -The Constable said that on the date named he saw defendant drunk in the street with a large crowd a.round her and using very bad language. —Defendant, who pleaded that she was not drunk, was fined 5s. and costs would be reduced to 5s. THE ALLEGED FAT ABSTRACTION FROM MILK. The Chairman referred to the case brought by P.S. Morgan abainst Mary Davies, Penygelly, charging her with abstracting fat from" milk, adjourned from the last sessions, and said that a sample of the milk should be submitted to an independent Government analyst. He said the clerk had informed him of the receipt of the analysis, and he had instructed him to keep it strictly private until that morning. The Clark then read the analysis which stated that the sample contained 3.2 per cent, of fat. Having regard to the Sale of Milk Regulations, 1901, the analysts were of opinion that the milk in question aftorded no evidence of abstraction of fat. The Chairman I do not. know whether the police wish to say anything further on this mat- ter. P.S. Morgan said he left the matter entirely in thei rhands. There was nothing beyond the certificate he received from the county analyst, and he had no alternative but to take proceed- ings. Both county analysts disagreed with the Government analyst. 0 The Bench sa,id they had no alternative but to dismiss the case. Mr S. II. Jarvis, who appeared for the de- fendant in the case, thereupon said that he thought it was n case where the costs should be entered against the public authority. He did not for a momentHmpugn Sergt Morgan's bona- fides so far as he was concerned. He had sim- ply done his duty, but having regard to the cir- cular issued by the Board of Agriculture, he did think that they should have coats against the local authority for neglect of their dutv. The circular stated that although the qualitv of genuine milk offered for sale would usually be well above the official limits of milk fat and non- fatty solids, there may be occasionally, and es- pecially in certain seasons of the year, cases in which a sample of genuine milk may fall below the limits. To meet eases of that kind it was suggested that in the absence of any special cir- cumstances the local authority might in the first instance call the vendor's attention to the ana- lyst's report and ask him whether lie desire to offer any explanation, and if the explanation was one they were able to accept they might in the exercise of their discretion refrain from the in- stitution of proceedings or withdraw any sum- mons. The Bench declined to allow costs. MAINTENANCE ORDERS. Relieving Officer C. R. Lewis applied for a maintenance order against John Vaughan Davies for failure to contribute towards the maintenance of his father, Arthur Davies, of the Canal, Newtown.-Granted. Albert Wilcox, of Park street, was summoned to explain why he did not contribute to the main- tenance of his father and mother, but there was no appearance.—An order for 9d. in case of each parent was made. Frederick Wilcox, a brother of the last de- fendant. did not appear either to answer a simi- lar application.—A similar order was made in this case. AN ASSAULT CASE. Mary Anne Morri&, of Ladywell street, charg- ed Annie Johnson, of Ladywell street, with as- sault and battery.-The defendant said that she had not received the summons until Wednesday night. She had been away all Thursday, and had been unable to get any witnesses. She had engaged Mr R. George, who was ill in bed. She had struck the complainant, but the complain- ant had struck her first. It was a case of fight- ing woman to woman." She asked for an ad- journment. — The Chairman: We will grant your application, and will hear the case in a month. OCCASIONAL LICENCE. Mr II. Beale, Lion Hotel, applied for and was granted an occasional licence on the occasion of the Infirmary Ball on 3rd January. TRANSFER OF LICENCE. Mr J. E. Poundley applied for the transfer of the licence of the Dolfor Inn from Mrs Williams to Mr Richard Breese.—Granted. NO LIGHTS. T> T> 1 ._wu £ T>1 11.1 AT xvn) uij UHii. .t'UJenli:lle"[1. was charged by P.S. Morgans with driving with- out lights.—Defendant pleaded guilty. He had two lamps on the cart, but they had blown out. Fined 2s. 6d. and 7; costs. PUBLICAN FINED. Benjamin Corfield, Cross Guns Inn, was charg- ed by P.S. Morgan with selling drink to a drunk- en person.—P.C. Thomas said that on November 6th he was on duty in Park street. He saw a woman go into the Cross Guns Inn. He follow- ed her and found her drinking out of a half pint glass. He asked the wife of the innkeeper if she had served the woman. She said "Well, she came in and ordered it and sat down there. I did not notice her." There was a man with her. (Mr Woosnam objected to this evidence). He said "You ought to notice her condition before supplying her. You are selling "beer to a drunken person." On that the woman tried to rise, and fell back on the seat. The landlady then said Now I CJln see she is drunk." He said "You ought to be more careful. You will hear more about it." The woman was after- wards arrested in about five minutes and charg- ed on the following day and convicted of being drunk on licensed premises.-Cross-examinew. by Mr M. Woosnam He took the conversation down in his book.—Mr Woosnam asked for the production of the book, but he refused without the permission of his superior officer. Mr Woos- nam appealed to the Bench, but they did not make any order for the production of the book. -P.C. E. T. Hammond said he was in company of the last witness at the time, and corroborated his evidence. — Mr Woosnam now asked the Bench to state whether they wished him to go further with the case.—-The Bench decided to go on.—Mary Corfield, wife of the liceneee, said that a man and woman came to the house on the day in question, and the man ordered two glass- es of beer and tendered Is. in payment. P.C. Thomas asked her if she had served the woman. She said Yes," but the man at the counter said No, she served me, and I paid for it." A man who was present, and who was now deceas. ed, said I do not see much the matter with the woman." At the time the drink was ordered she did not know whom it was for.—The Bench found that a case had been made out, and fined defendant £1 and costs.

— PROPERTY AND OTHER SALES. M A.CMYNLLETFT. On Tuesday afternoon, in the presence of a rrowd of inteiestted farmers and townspeople, Mr David Gillart offerod for sale a number of valnvfelc freehold farms Mtnate within eMy reach of the town of Machynlleth, and bordering the banka of the Dovey river. The whole of the lots belonged to Cllpt Howell, and his brother. Mr D. L. Howell, of Aberdovey. The solicitor for tho vendors was Mr Edmund Giilart, who produced the condiiiiontt of eal*. Questions were invited bub were not forthcoming. In Ins opening remaiks Mr Gillarfc said, he was greatly pleased to see such a good company facing "tiai, bccuuse it not only 1 effected the keen interest that was taken in the sale, but also beoau.'« it was a good omen that they would be able do a fair amount of business. It was not at all surpiisiii^r that he should ftel so interested in that event, for the properties certainly comprised notrie of the best agricultural holdings in tbe district. AH the ots, as they saw from the plaa, lay well together, and another important fact, they wers all within easy and convenient distance of the town. In fact some of them largely consisted of what was known as accommodation land. Then there wpa included for sale some of really the most product- iva land on the banks of the Dovey and the fact that some portions of the estate abnt on this well- known salmon river was a very substantial oou. sideration in itself. The main rond, tco, inter- sected the estate for quite a long atretch, and at> many points the ground was splendidly adapted for building purposes. Again they had to consider the valuable timber growing on several of the lots. This was another attractive feature which should be carefully borne in mind. Altogether, the farms were either a email or a moderate size, and of a c'ass which were most marketable and meat readily let. Lot 1 comprised Ogofawr, in the occupation of Mr Thos. Roberts as j'early tenant at a rental of £42, and embracing an area of about 36i. Or. 2Sp, together with a right of deraatnring 80 sheep, more or less, on Wylfa Com man. The bidding opened at £ 7C0, and quickly ran np to £1000. Bidding now provided a good deal of excitement, two prispsctive owners bidding against each other in sums of £5 untitJEl.200 was reached, when it was knocked down amid applause to Mr Evan Lloyd, Cilfynydd, South Wales. Lot 2 was Bw'chcroesfaen, containing 10a 3r 14p or thereabouts, in the occupation of Mr Wm. Evans as yearly tenant :at zE20 2a per annuw. Bidding opened at JE300 and was withdraw n at £380. After the sale this lot was privately dis- posed of to Mr John Jones, Dolgau. Lot 3, Ogofach, in the occupation of Mrs Ca' her. ine Jones, as yeaily tenant at £36 2a, and contain- ing 12a 3r 18p or thereabouts, together with the right of depasturing 40 sheep (more or less) on Wylfa Common. C600 was'the opening bid, acd the property was knocked down to Mr K. Morgan, 14, Cardiff road, Aberdare, formerly of Ilhiwlwy- fen, for E880. Lot 4, the very attractive and fertile farm known f1!1 N'owlin, situate within one mile cf Machynlleth, &bd abntting on the main road. Tke Itbd lies on the banks of she Duvey river, and the lot contains 24a 2i 7p, let to Mr John Rickards, as yearly ten ant nt a rental of £65, started with a bidding of £ 7CQ. The property was knocked down to Mr John Joe09, cf Dolgau, P-t 91120. Lot 5, known as Geiligucb, in the cccapation ot Mrs Anuie EiVtbeth Edwards, and lying on the road leading to the I.^yfnant Valley, embracing an area of 63a. Or. 15p., was next put up. The land runs down to the banks of the Dovey river and it contains good building sites. Tho auctioneer said that the timber alone on this farm could very easily o sold for JE500. Bidding started at £ 2,0C0, audi £ 3,000 was reached in six bids. At £ 3,300 the lot was withdrawn. Lot 7, the picturesque residence with outbuild- ing, garden, orchard, and grounds, known as "Garthgwynion Isa" together with the capital grazing farm, "Troedyrhiw." The mans-ion stands close to the roadway from which it ia approached hy a short length of well-kept carriage drive, 7 flrtnkad by rhododendrons and other shrubs. It is beautifully situated in a bracing situation, com- manding a splendid view of the prettiest part of the celebrated valley of tho Llyfuant. This lot is let furnished for one year Ii t a rental of £75. Troedyrhiew is let to Mr Lewi^ Lewis at a net annual rental of JE60. The prot eriy has an area of 179a 3r 26p, or thereabouts, Ugether with & right of pasturage on the" Cc mmons" adjoining? the farm. Winged game are fairly plentiful and hares and rabbits abound in c nsiderfble numbers. In his remarks on this lot Mr Gillart said they bad come to what was the best and most valuable lot of all. He did not think a more attractive resid- ence of the kind could be found anywhere near. It stood amid a bracing atmosphere, in a beautiful neighbourhood, and it looked out upon scmo:really splendid woodland and mountain scenery. The house stood close to a good road leading to the main road, and was well protected from the co d winds. It was comfortable rather than highly ornamental, but there was a great deal of charm about it, and it was well-known that it waa a place which was always readily let- in fact there seemed never any difficulty in finding a tenant for it—aad that was a great deal to say for a furnished house. The excellent kitchen garden attached to Garth- gwynion was also quite a feature of the place. There was also a nice tennis lawn, and in the matter of water supply it waa very fortunately placed, a good supply being found chse at hand. This lot waa withdrawn at £ 1,650. Lot 6, eallea Felinrhisglog in the ecoupation of Mrs Jane Lewis as yearly tenant at zEl6 12s together with the extensive plantations in band the whole comprising 47a. 2r. 39p. The minerals are reserved to the Lord of the Manor. The auctioneer asked for a bid of £ 1,500, but as this was not forthcoming the lot was withdrawn. Intending purchasers were informed that the pro* perties would be open for disposal by priv»-p treaty.

) E. R- *1 5TH VOLUHUXB BATTALION TH« SOVIN BORDBABBS. REGIMENTAL OBDEB&; COLONXL E. PKTOB-JONIS COMMANA^FL^ Headquarters, Newtown, 14 Ji December, beeU Enrolments.—The undermentioned enrolled aro taken on the strength of the posted to Companies, and allotted re*v, Q(j& • numbers as stated against their names pany, No. 1762 S. F. Thomas, 1763 J. A. W. J. I 1764 John I'eate, 1765 (i. J. Evans, Davies, 1767 W. T. Roberts, 1763 M. V; 1769 T. J. Thomas, 1770 D. B. ArithonY, jfl Humphreys, 1772 J. O. Jones, 1773 W. Da*ic8' G. Evans. jltdK$ Promotion.—In the London Gazette d»tea fck stant, Becond-Lieut. P. V. Pryce Jcnea Pr(^ to the rauk of Lieutenant, to date from *8 1907* rt Signalling Class.—The Signalling c .nBtr110, attend at the Armoury Headquarters for 1 tion on Taesday, tbe 17fch insfc., at *1 30 p-*0, P. GILLESPIE. JJjnUnt 6th V.B. Soath W*l« fiords

rOWYN AND ABERDOVEY URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of this Council was held at the Literary Institute, Aberdovey, on hriday afternoon, when Captain Enoch kewispresia^- There were also present Messrs E.^Lu jo]i"u' J. Maethlon James, W. ^Joz}fthiJns< Meredith Roberts, David Davies^ .TP. Lewis, and Henry Jones, Daniel Edw* R. Harnett (clerk). R. P. Evans, E. Williams (inspector), and Morga^w7s Lloyd (medical officer). p CRYNLLWYN ROAD. Mr Robert Roberts, Rhydygarnedd, wrote call- ing the Council's attention to the bad state of :he Crynllwyn road. He said that when it was under the surveyor's management it was main- tained at a trifling cost.—The letter was re- ferred to the Rural Ward. ENQUIRY. The Inspector to the Local Government Board wrote stating that lie would hold an inquiry at Towyn and Aberdovey on Monday, respecting the General Port. Riparian Sanitation.—A num- ber of Councillors were apopinted to attend the inquiry. ADVERTISING. The Manchester Agent of the Cambrian Rail- ways Company wrote asking for a number of leaflets and guide books for distribution in his district. He asked for about 3,000 or 4.000 copies.—On the proposition of Mr E. L. Row- lands, the matter was referred to the committee. A DEFECTIVE DRAIN. A letter was read from Mr David Davies call- ing attention to the drain from Llwynyraye to Gwyddil Fynydd which was stated to be blocked. —The letter was referred to the committee. FINANCE COMMITTEE. The Clerk presented the report of this com- mittee which showed that the balance in hand that day was £ 884 16s 7d. Bills were passed to the amount of £ 577 14s 5d. BANGOR COLLEGE. Dr Evans, Bangor. was apopinted a governor of the University College of North Wales, at Bangor. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. Heal Officers reported that improve- ments had been carried out in accordance with notices given at various farms, APPLICATION FOR INCREASE OF SALARY. An application by the Medical Officer for an increase of salary was referred to the Finance Committee. TOWYN COMMITTEE-S REPORT. The report of this Committee was read as fol- lows :—Mr Thomas Morgan, plasterer, attended the committee to tjtate why lie had not. joined his drains to the sewer. He promised that lie would endeavour to come to terms with the ad- joining owner.—It was decided to sell the old materials taken up from the side walk. and that the three local auctioneers be asked for their terms. The surveyor asked for instructions as to whether Church street was to be covered with tar macadam or in the ordinary method.—It was decided that it be done according to the old method. The Committee decided to con- tribute half the cost for the sustaining wells at the entrance to the ravine at Dolgoch. Mr Davies, the owner of Cambrian terrace, attend- ed, and asked the committee if they could not repair the road leading to Cambrian terrace, and also if it was not possible to bring the main Z*1 sewer within reach. It was resolved to ask the clerk as to the position of the Council with re- gard to the road and the recreation, and that the surveyor prepare an estimate of the cost of extending the sewer. The surveyor informed the committee that he understood that it was in- tended to repair the churchyard wall. and that if there was any intention to widen the road at this point now would be the best time to bring the matter forward. It was resolved that Mr Pugh, Mr Ed wards, and Mr Jones, and the sur- veyor should approach the Vicar and see what could be done. The surveyor submitted a rough sketch of the proposed new strong room for the bank. It was decided that it he made larger. A plan of a new house for Mr S. Hughes was submitted and approved of. The surveyor asked for instructions regarding the planting of the hedge at Dolgoch. It was decided to do the work this season. It was also decided that the stone wall be repaired and rebuilt where neces- sary. ABERDOVEY COMMITTEE'S REPORT. The Surveyor reported the result of his inter- view with the owners of property that would be benefited by the proposed new water main to Trefeddian terrace. It was resolved that the surveyor should see the new owner of the hotel. To avoid depriving the top part of Aberdovey of water whilst the reservoir is being cleaned, the surveyor stated that a connection to the main must be made near the top reservoir. It was decided that the work be done. Captain Lewis and Mr Rowlands reported what steps they had taken in regard to the mussel beds and that they had called the fishermen together and consulted them. An application for more appli- ances was received from the fire brigade, and it was resolved that these be granted, the surveyor to ascertain the cost of same. Mr Hughes re- ported on what took place at the County Coun- cil with regard to the Glandovey improvement. This committee met Mr Denniss, manager of the Cambrian Railways Company, during the month, and he had promised the committee that he would give his favourable consideration to all the matters, brought to his notice and also make an important statement in regard to the moving of the coal wharf from the front to a place out- side the town near the station. Provided the town will co-operate this matter will be attended to a.t an early date if their funds allow. i

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-+- PRESENTATION AT LLANDINAM. On Friday night, an interesting presentation tool. place in the Village Hall, Llandinam, the recipient being Mr Edwin Jones, who has been headmaster of the Council School for about 19 years, when his retirement became known a committee waS formed, Mr Ed. Jones, Trewythen, being Mr Joseph Davies, Trewythen, treasurer, and W1 R. B. S. Hamer, Llandinam Ball, tecretary. Co- lectors were also appointed, and as the result 0 their efforts a substantial sum was collected. 1 was decided to present Mr Jones with a parse 0 gold and an illuminated addrese. He was also p'e' sented with a gold-mounted umbrella by the scboo children, and Miss Myfanwy Jones was with a dressing case by the Girls' Guild. The a. dress was supplied by Mr G. M. Evans. Earlier Hl the evening the school children wore entertained 0 tea, and subsequently gave several recitations at! d songs. Mr David Davies, M.P., was d in opening the proceedings called upon Mr flamer to make a statement. d Mr Hamer, explained what had been done, an said as a result of the Committee's efforts a sum of £ 55 15s had been collected. The Chairman then said that the task alloted him was to present Mr Edwin Jones, rn beha'* the inhabitants of the district and neighbourbOOd with a purse of gold. A generous response b been made to the appeal. He then read address, which was framed, and contained a P a3 graihof Mr Jones and the sshool house. 1'w as follows:— Edwin JoneP, Esq., of the School .g dinam, M< ntgomerjshiro. on the occasion of 1 retirement. Dear Sir,—fa view of your approaching re.t,r^ ment from the head mastership of the Llandin0^ Council School, a commit tae waa formed on ben of the inhabitants of the neighbourhood with object of arranging means of showing the e8tcfi)0 in which you are held, tho appreciation of services which you have rendered, and the g" wi.-hes which follow you in your retirement. is felt that the moat appropriate record is a° dress, in which is embodied the expression ot gratitude of the peopla of Llandinam for the go work which you have undei taken and ably acc*- plished, not only in the school, butalso in connec with the village choir during a period of abou years. Tho inhabitants of this regret that the time has arrived for the of your asaoeiation with tham, and it has bee necessary to make a change in the position you have so honourable cccupied. They hope that you may be spared for many )'eftr^o0g f enjoy well-earned rest from the labours of and useful career, and they desire to convey you their sincere wishes for your happineps- a The Committeo aleo have the pleasure P J^y aenting to you a purse containing subscript'0*? your msny well wishers. Signed on behalf ,,#rd eubuoribers :—Price Pugh, John Meddins, Ricfitl Griffiths, Edward Savage, David T. Evans, y pl- TJr, < w. T1 T- r, n n ;I JOD, .L.I""n"u, ..I.Awu.u .LLUÕU'OO .l.Y,U .L.J,u,uo, .&,IU' btllr" Joseph Davies, treasurer; Edward Jones, c man R. B. S. Hamer, secretary." fhin^ Continuing, the Chairman, said he did not t be could express thbir feelings any more tba",bitt address did, but. he must say that that duty fell to him was iu many respects rather 8'?, ere pleasing one, because Mr Jones, after being so long, had become part and pat eel of their life. He referred to the work Mr Jones had not only in the school, but with regard to s to choir, and in conclusion he atked Mr JoB of accept the address and purse as an expressi their feelings towards him. j. it Mr Jonea, in responding, afsured them. t.0rfc't had been a great pleasure to attend to h>8 and it was always his pleasure to do what be c ued He was exceedingly grateful to them and th& them. tbqoko Mr David Bowen then proposed a vote of t Jir to the collectors, and this was seconded by Joseph Davies and carried. j. „fC J A vote of thanks to the treasurer was ve*p$fid posed by Mr John Meddins, seconded by I! re, Evans, and the treasurer, Mr Joseph Di*,e 1 sponded.. Of Miss Ida Davies then made the presenta Or the gold-mounted umbrella on behalf of the children. Jod^, Mrs Lloyd Jones presented Miss Myfan^ Qfrii with the dressing case on behalf of Guild, and Miss Jonts suitably rc- turned eot' A vote of thanks to those who tnade the P ations was carried and the proceedings tert»'