The Aberystwith Observer

TOWYN LICENSING SESSIONS. Fridav. — BE-for,, Messrs Mavmadukc Lewis, J. Chidlaw Roberts, Edward Williams, E. L. Rowlands, and H. H. Shuker. POLICE REPORT. P.S. David Jones reported that there were 17 licensed victuallers, 2 beer sellers, and 2 off lic- ences for the &ale of wines in bott-lee, making a total of 21, which gives an average of 401 persons to each house (omitting the wine licence). Of the above-mentioned licences, three hold six- dtvys licences, and consequently cannot eell any intoxicating liquors on Sundays, except to per- sons residing on the premises. Of the 19 lic- ences, five are tied or patrly tied to brewers. The licence of the Slater's Arms, Corris was on January 3rd, transferred from Miss Mary Grif- fiths to Mr<t Catherine Jones. There were ty,O (registered clubs in the division, viz., the Towyn Golf Club, and the Aberdovev Golf Club. Eleven persons were proceeded against for drunkenness, ten being convicted and one dis- charged, as compared with twelve in the pre- vious year, being a decrease of one. With re- gard to the persons referred to. ten were males aind one female, three of the former being non- residents. Structural alterations were being car- ried out at the Trefeddian Hotel, Aberdovev, viz., a partition between the- office and lounge Jind been knocked down, anil the two rooms con, Y&rted into one lounge, and the smoke room con. •vorted' into an office. Plans had not hoon submitted to the Bench according to sec- tion 11 of the Licensing Act, 1902. The Chief Constable said they had no objec- tion to renewing the licences, and they were therefore renewed. The Clerk (Mr David Evans) read a letter re- ceived from Messrs Gillurt and Sons, Machyn- lleth, stating t.hat as the improvements to the Trefeddian Hotel were solely of an internal de- 6cription they did not think that, plans were ne. cessary. They, however, submitted a tracing of the alterations, which were being carried out so as to reduce the drinking accommodation. The licence was renewed subject to the work being carried out to the approval of the Chief Constable. OFFENCES. Margaret Owen, Gwyndy row, Brynerug, sum- moned her husband. John Owen, Cam, near Tredegar, with having deserted her. There was no appearance on either side, and the case was fctruck off.-Harold Chadwick, Towyn, was eharg. ed by William Greenhill. Ynysmaengwyn, Towyn, gamekeeper, with trespassing in search of game. Mr Greenhill, who appeared, asked that the case should be withdrawn, and this was granted.—Hugh Jones. Hendrewallog, Abergvn. olwyn, Towyn, was summoned by P.C. Daniel Davies with having been drunk and disorderly at Abergynolwyn, on January 3rd. Defendant did not appear. Tho Constable deposed that about 6 p.m. on January 3rd he was called to the Railway Inn to eject the defendant, who was drunk and refusing to quit. The landlord asked the defendant in the presence of witness to go out, but this he refused. Witness asked him to go out, but he again refused, whereupon the wit- ness had to eject him by force. Defendant be- came very disorderly on the road, and lie had to be locked up. The Chief Constable said that the defendant was on that very day fined at that Court 5s. and costs for drunkenness. Ho had not been served at that inn, and the police had failed to trace where he had been supplied. A fine of 10s. and costs was inflicted.-Morgan Price, Tanycoed Ueha, Abergynolwyn, Towyn, ",vas summoned by P.C. Daniel Davies with ne- glecting to report the existence of sheep scab on premises. The constable stated that he visit- -trofenda.nt's fa.rm on January 15th, when sheep affected with scab out of 450 ■*aw the defendant, who said that the sheep were affect. and said that he did affected. A fine « imposed.- n olwyn, '1-, a DOLGELLKY BREWST R SESSIONS Tuesday.—Before Mr C. E. Munro Edwards (chairman). Captain H. M. Richards., Dr John Jone.3, Messrs E. Griffith, A. E. Jelf-Reveley, J. Meyrick Jones, R. Wynne Williams, and W. Hughes.

DRUNKENNESS ON LICENSED PREMISES. Edward Rose, licensee of the Castle Inn, was charged with permitting drunkenness on his pre- mises on January 1st.—Mr D. Oswald Davies, solicitor, said he anpeared for Mr Rose in his private capacity. Mr Rose was morally inno- cent as he left the district last August. Before leaving he appointed a. manager who signed an indemnity undertaking all responsibility. That of course was irrelevant until the transfer had been made.—Mr J. Jones Williams, solicitor, submitted a. plea. of guilty on behalf of the par- ties concerned to the charge of permitting drunk- enness.—Mr R. Guthrie Jones, for the prosecu- tion. then briefly detailed the facts. The chief constable accompanied by two officers visited the Castle Inn on the night of January 1st. There they found much excitement as if fighting had been freely carried on, and drunkenness seemed to be wholesale. Consequently four per- sons were brought before the magistrates and convicted. When charged at the time with the offence, the manager replied More freedom is allowed on New Year's Day." There was a serious neglect of dutv. — After retiring, the Chairman said that the Bench was unanimous in fining the defendant E5 and costs. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. William Jones. Penrhos, was charged with being drunk and disorderly, and pleaded not guilty.—P.C. John Barnard said that at 11-15 p.m." on January 20th, he saw the defendant very drunk and disorderly near the National school, and the officer threatened to lock him up. Defendant, who was accompanied by a friend who was sober, was cursing, swearing, and shouting.—P.C. Francis Evans said he saw the defendant drunk near the Railway Station on January 20th. Witness followed him down the bridge, and prevented him procuring drink at the Stag Inn.—There being previous convic- tions; against the defendant, he was fined 5s. and 9s. 6d. costs. APPLICATION FOR WAGES. Mr R. Guthrie Jones appeared on behalf of Griffith Griffiths, Llanfachreth, to apply for wages due from Mr Evan Rees, mining engineer. 11 0 -Applicant said he was engaged to work at the Penbryn mine at 4s. a day, and there was now- owing to him zE4 4s being wages for three weeks and three days. Although several applications had been made no payment was forthcoming.- z;1 The usual order was granted. CHIEF CONSTABLE'S REPORT. The Chief Constable's report was to the ef- fect that all the public houses in the district were well conducted with the exception of one. Some sanitary arrangements were required at the Cross Foxes Inn. DolgeHey, and the agent at Swansea had promised to have the fè.1ma re- medied forthwith.—With the exception of two inns all the licences were granted. REFRESHMENT ROOM AND SATURDAY NIGHT TEMPTATION. Mr W. T. Martin, G.W.R. refreshment room. applied for the usual rebate, which was granted. -Mr E. Griffith We would be glad if you could see your way to close the refreshment room on Saturday nights at 7-30 the same as other nights. This would decrease temptation among young men of the town.—Mr Martin We don't en- courage them. sir. The room is kept open until the arriyal of the 9-20 train.—Mr R. W. Wil- liams But that train does not go further than Dolgelley.— Mr Martin Very true. We keep the room open lest any passengers- therefrom would desire. refreshments. As soon as they are supplied, the room is closed. We don't want loiterers. I give an undertaking they will not be supplied after 7-30 011 Saturday nights. THE CASE OF THE CASTLE INN. Mr J. E. Fox, barrister-at-law. formally ap- plied for the transfer of the Castle Inn, which had been in his possession for more than five years. It was impossible for him to prejudge that a prosecution would take place. He was now prepared to close the house in order that any necessary repairs might be done, and would not engage a tenant till that person met with the approbation of the Chief Constable and the Bench.—Mr Guthrie Jones said that having re- z" gard to the prosecution and a report as to the state of the house, lie would ask the Bench to in- struct the Chief Constable to issue a notice of opposition to the renewal by the Licensing Ses- sions which would be held in a month.The case then stood over. OBJECTION TO RED LION INN. E. Griffith. tenant of the Red Lion Inn, Diuas Mawddwy, applied fo.r a renewal of the licence. The police raised an objection on the ground that there was not ample convenience for the customers.—Applicant admitted that the out- side of the house was rather dilapidated and offices were required.—The case was adjourned for a month in order to communicate with Sir Edmund Buckley's agent as to the necessity of the repairs prior to tho licence being granted. LLANIDLOES LICENSING SESSIONS. The Llanidloes Licensing Sessions were held on Thursday last before Messrs E. Davies, pre- siding, William Ashton, D. Jones, N. Bennett Owen, Gwilym Edmunds, E. Hamer, James Grant., J. R. Morris. and Colonel Davies-Jen- kins. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT. The annual report of Supt Williams stated that 28 licences were granted at the last licens- ing sessions and one provisionally granted, hav- ing been referred for compensation, viz., tho Belle Vue Inn, Trefeglwys. Notice of objection tho renewal of the licence, of the Belle Vue Trefeglwys, was served, and the report "n reasons for the objection.

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_°_ LLANIDLOES COUNTY SCHOOL GOVERNORS. At a meeting of the Llanidloes Intermediate Governors held in the County school on Tues- day evening, Mr Gwilym Edmunds presided, and others present were Mrs Kerr, Messrs E. p 0 Bowen. W. Ashton, G. Bowen, W. Savage, J. A. Constantine, and R. George, together with the assistant clerk (Mr W. Spencer), and the headmaster (Mr E. R. Horsfall Turner). A QUESTION OF BURSARS. Arising out of the minutes the clerk reported that a special meeting of the Governors had been convened, but only three members attend- ed. At that meeting a communication from the County Education Authority was read, stating that the Board of Education had approved the three candidates whose names had been submit- ted as bursars, subject to the conditions set out in certain articles. One of these conditions was that the bursars should have received continu- ous and suitable instruction throughout the bur- sarsliip, and in order to satisfy this condition it was necessary for the bursars to attend not less than 80 per cent. of the meetings of the school during the year. In the event, however, of this being impossible owing to sickness or any other sufficient cause, the Board would be prepared to suspend the operation of the bursary, and to permit the instruction already given to be sup- plemented during the next school year. Upon these conditions being fulfilled the local Educa- tion Authority would pay the Governors the or- dinary school fees.—It was resolved, on the mo- tion of the chairman, seconded by the vice- chairman. that the three bursars be received into the school upon the conditions stated in the communication from the local Education Author, ity. The headmaster now asked whether the bur- saries would be paid in advance or not. The Board of Education regulations seemed to im- ply that they would, and it WHS only quite rea- sonable that they should be paid in advance. The Clerk thought it was ? condition of pay- ment of grants that the pupil teachers paid no fees at all. The Headmaster said the Coanty Education Authority could send pupils there and pay the but the Board of Education did not ask t'e Governors) to do away with their 'tYulations for receipt of fees. The ..tion would not prohibit them in any sense. He thought -nected by the Board of pay in advance, and he ounty did not do so at ney did so in other coun- year that they were going arting the scheme. In an- .ld get no grants unless the sed their examinations and Jl they had no control over. > for the Governors to consider. .n was sorry more members did J special meeting when Mr Phil- J the situation. They came to the hen that on the whole it was better hree bursars, and they must now ask i to confirm that. Bowen Not bnly for the good of this but for the good of the county at large. Chairman It is such a complicated busi. that it is impossible to go into it here now. )O't think there is anything for it but to con. .n the action of the special meeting. Mr G. Bowen proposed that the action be con- rmed. and this was seconded and agreed to. Mr G. Bowen There will be no harm in ask- 18 the County Authority to pay the fees in ad- unoe ] Mr Ashton proposed, and Mr G. Bowen seo- j ond«d this, which was agreed to. Tho Clerk said the Local Education Authority 1 madtf them an offer, and they accepted it. The Headmaster: That is a grant to the County Authority, but the County Authority are sending pirpils here. We are surely not going 1 0 work our school on a sort of payment by re. Hit" system. It is unfair to thoso who pay their fees to here. The Chairman I don't think we can poasibiy r do anything in this matter. I think we must leave it where it stands. The Clerk: It would be much more satisfac- tory to us if we could get the fees in advance. The 'Headmaster The chances are greatly in favour of the county re-imbursing us, but it is not certain. After this year the chances are as much one way as the other. Afterwards the chances are very much against us receiving the grants unless pupil teachers fulfil very strenuous conditions. If the County would pay in ad- vanco each year we should understand quite well whether it was worth our while trying to find teachers for elementary schools or not. If they are not going to pay them in advance it is better for us not to. Mr Ashton We thought we should be helping the education of the county in preparing teach- ers, and on that condition we decided to receive them. Mr George asked if those who became pupil teachers in elementary schools gave an under- taking to the County Authority that they would remain in the county for a certain period. Mr G. Bowen Yes. Mr George I think the County schools also should be re-imbursed. I think they should treat, all alike. The Headmaster: The, county gets the ad- vantage in any case. I think we have been more lenient to the county than any other place, except Newtown. This is what the inspector of schools would call a pupil-teachorial" district. IN DUE COURSE The Clerk stated that in accordance with in- structions received at the last meeting he wrote to the Education Authority respecting pupil teacher fees. In reply the clerk stated that it had been referred to the County Committee who would deal with it in due course. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS. The Finance Committee recommended pay- ment of bills amounting to £ 18 14-k. 8d. The balances of the various accounts were as follow General account (overdrawn), £ 95 3s. lid. re- pairs and improvements account, JE195 8s. lOd. building account, £ 371 14s. 4d. The. recommendations were adopted. SPEECH DAY. The arrangements for the speech day were de- ferred until the next meting.

LLANIDLOES DISTRICT EDUCATION COMMITTEE. Messrs E. Jones (chairman), E. Bowen, G. Bowen, D. Jones, N. Bennett Owen, W. Ash- ton, and Colonel Davies Jenkins, with the Clerk (Mr W. George), and Attendance Officer R. Jones attended a meeting of the Llanidloes Edu- cation Committee on Saturday evening held in the County school. CLAIMS AND SALARIES TO BE PAID. t The Audit Committee reported having met tne previous day. and recommended that the payment of certain salaries and claims be sanc- tioned. The recommendation of the Audit Committee was accepted. DECREASE IN ATTENDANCE. The Attendance Officer reported that a de- crease in the percentage of attendances had oc- curred owing to the prevalence of colds whoop- ing cough, etc. THE COLLECTION OF FINES. A communication from the Machynlleth Dia- trict Committee as to the collection of fines bv the police was read by the Clerk, stating that the matter had been before the Machynlleth Committee who considered that the fines should be collected by the police, and also that a com- < munica.tion had been sent to the Standing Joint Committee, but nothing came of it. The com- 1 nittee decided to write and ask all the other t District Committee, to make an appeal. I The Chairman The matter has been under ;he consideration of the Standing Joint Com- nrttee. No action was taken. REQULSITIONS. c The Audit Committee recommended that the ■oquisitions for the six months ending June 30 r next be sanctioned, except in the things they had nothing to do with. This was confirmed. THE MANLEDD SCHOOL QUESTION: A PETITION. A letter was received flom the managers of the Manledd Council school stating that at a meeting the enclosed petition in favour of asking for a. new school at Manledd was considered, when it was decided to support the same, and to forward the petition to the District Committee with an expression of the hope that they would also support it and afterwards forward it to the County Committee. The petition was as follows:—"We, the un- dersigned ratepayers and parents of children residing in the district served by Manledd Coun. oil school, in view of the proposition to spend £400 in repairs on the school buildings, are strongly of opinion that a new school should be built on a more central and convenient site, as the present school is built in a cold and damp spot, and the majority of the children live a considerable distance from it." It was signed by about 84 ratepayers. Mr D. Jones explained in Welsh, and after- wards in English, that the school was built about 35 or 40 ye-.rs ago, and in a very damp place. 'Rather than spend money on that (School in that bad place the whole neighbour- hood was unanimous that it would be better to have a new school in the centre of the neigh- bourhood. t3 The Chairman stated that he inspected this school nine days ago, and he must say he sup- ported Mr D. Jones. The impression lie had was that the school in question was quite out of the district which it was intended to serve. The building had been erected in a very poor situation, and he thought there was reasonable ground that the school should be removed to a better position. Mr D. Jones hoped the Council would give the ratepayera and parents of the children their sympathy. The children had wa.lked for 35 years Mr Ashton L\ot the same children (laugh- ter). Mr D. J o no Never mind that. I can assure you that it will pay in the percentage of attend- ances in the long run. Colonel Davies Jenkins asked what would be the difference of tho cost between building the new school and repairing the old one. The Chiiirman said they were informed that a lot of the material of the old school would do for the new one. Colonel Davies Jenkins proposed that the question be sent to the Executive for their full- est consideration.—This was agreed to.

INSTITUTE LECTURE ON "MANHOOD." On Sunday afternoon the Reotor, the Rev T. Ll. William. M A., addressed a men's meeting at the Institute, Mn*-ugwyn street, Machynlleth. A large gathering came together to listen to the Rector's eloquent address. Mr Williams took as the subject of his address The Basis of Truu Manhocd." Man, said Mr Williams, must have the right con- caption of the purpose of Lfo before he can fuliy work out the Mastt-i's ideal. Pilate pointed to Je..u! with a measure of contempt, in the words Ecce Homo "-bel old the man,' bat what Ve said in scorn has beo me the srriona thought of the world to-day. Of Jems find of no other may if be ,aid without fesr of erring Behold the ideal nirtii," and all true manhood centrea, in Je¡;u", to-day for it is only the mnn who has taken up the Crows < f JesuB that can look upon life as soinethinK more than an intricate riddle, a mingling of j >\ with meftuingle-s woo. To be a prasimi^t, a man mnet be uble to look a,, lifo from St. Paul's point of view, For me, to live is Christ" Mauy men to day mako wealth tho sole ptxpoaa of their efforts, whilst other, like Pilate- of old, seek nothing but power pud position others, like the contem- porary philosopher of St. Paul, the great Romaii texcher Seneca, trust to a philosophy which t'ley fsel to be ins ifficient, and a learning which does not satisfy thorn. It is of the greatest importance for the young men of to-day that they should found their rule of conduct on a firm basis. Tie preat biologist of th-j last century strove to dia- cover a miininsj link between man and the passion- less creation of tho lower animals, hut to-day the world of Kiifnce, led by Sir Oliver Lodge, a w I thy successor to the prince of physicists, Lord Kelvin, points to a. link that unites man with the higher life-Jesum who joins man with God. The faith of the professing Christian to-day is not a vague indefinite belief in c eedt), which his mother taught him to lisp, or which he has learnt to repeat as an adherent of the Church, but a system of truth which is well attested by the newest form of knowledge. An intellectual fbith is more easily maintained to day than ever befcie, but this side of faith is but of secondary importance; it is the moral faith that tells, and it is the more difficult phafts of faith for young men to embrace. The man who throws himself valoron.-dy into the struggle wLh evil has discovered an effective way of dispelling doubt aud of establishing himself firmly in the True Faith, lletine, the Gorman poet and philosopher, said, on the occasion of his visit to the Cathedral at Cologne, "Convictioua can build Cathedrals, opinions cannot." The man of conviction will steadily learn to control himself, practising temperance in all things; not only will he refrain from exceative driLking and eating, refus- ing to debase himself to become a beast, but also acquire the habit of clean thought and purity of life. He will strive after knowledge, be will read books that appeal to an awakened mind and a growing soul. It is pitiable to see the number of young men who waste their time and their thought on the trashy literature of the half-penny comictt paper, and the sentimental serial. It is essential that men return to the works of the great masters of literature, Shakespeare, Tennyson, Thaokeray, and above all that they should read thoughtfully the great book of religious experiences-the Bible, and that they should feel in their own hearts the tiuth of the words of St Paul when he says My grace is sufficient for thee, for My power is made perfect in weakness." It in thus that a man may build up a true Christian character, adding habit to habit, reaching at length a bliseful dettiny. How true is the oil Dstch saying Wealth lost, nothing lost; honour loot, much lost; character lost, more lost; son) lost, all." No book exhorts man to exercise himself in Godliness as the Bible does, and it is in this that its great value lies. Critics may have much to say of the Bible, but to the common mind, who has neither the power nor the inclination to consider the relmltfi of criticism, the Bible speaks as no other book does, urgiupr him lo-day as ever Watch ye, titand last in the faith, quit you like men, be strong."

E. R. &TX VOLVNTBSFT BATTALION TJI. SOUTII WALUS BOMMBM. REGIMENTAL ORDERS. COLONEL E. FKTCB-JOMBB Commanding. Headquarters, Newtown, 8th February, 19C8. KKEOIMSST.—The undermentioned having been enrolled, are tsken on the strength of tke Battalion, posted to B Company, and allotted regimental number as stated against his na«e :— £ 0 1778 E.J. Gentle. MUMICTHT—Tho annual conrie of musketry to be fired during 1908 will be laid down iti Musketry Regulations (Provitiont]) 1903. Tho distnnces for practices 9 and 10, Table A, and 8 and 9, TabU j B, will be 200 yards, special attention i. directed ] m the provisions of paras. 397 to 409 of the above juoted Regulations. RIASULLINA CLASS.—The Sigatlltagr Glass will ( ittea4 at the Armoury headquarters for iastruc- ien «a Taesday, the lltV Febraary, l £ £ 8, at 8 30 >.m, V. •ILIIEWPIB, CAPTAIN. J Mfcrtmt V.B. Senth Wale* Bwdiren ( Lord Kcnyon has accepted a seat on the Board t It the London ajid North Western Railway. 1 The Rev E. Worthington Powell takes up hig I esidenoo at Brymbo Vicarage this week. <

MACHYNLLETH BR b WSTER SESSIONS. On Wednesday before Mr T. W. Bonsall, Mr Richard Gillart, Dr Davies, Dr Williams, Dr Edwards, and Major Walton. OFFENCES. Wm Williams, labourer, Machynlleth, was sum- moned by P.C. Williams, for havirg been drunk and disorderly. It was stated that the defendant was serving a term of throe months imprisonment,, and the case was withdrawn.—A charge against Sarah Evans, Felinnewydd. Darowen, for a breach of the Dog's Act, was dismissed —Thomas Jot.es, Bank street, Machynlleth, labourer, who was charged by P.C. Williams with having been drunk, was fined 5s including costs.—A charge against J. Edwards, Abergwyddol, Darowen. for cycling without a light at 6 20 on the morning of January 24th. was diem issed.-Robert Evan Bebb, DuHor" Uanbrvnmair, farmer, was summoned by S. Robt. Adcock, Machynlleth, inland revenue officer, for I a\ ing used a carriage without a light. The ca-e was adjourned for further evider.ee.— Thomas Rowlands, Clegynant, Llanbrynmair. far-nor, was summoned by the same complaiunut for a similar ( ffence, and the charge raa dismissed.— Evan Lloyd, Plas Pennant, Llanbrynmair, farmer, was, charged with keeping a dog without a licence. It was stated that the dog had been destroyed and the charge was dismissed. POLICE SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT. T he|re^ort of Superintendent Williams was as fo\JoWII:- I have the honour to submit a report upon the various licensed houses within this Petty Sessional Division for the year ending 31st Decem- ber, 1907. Twenty-two licences to sell beer, winrs and spirits for consumption on or off the premises were granted at the last licensing sessions and one licence to sell beer, wines and spirits for consump- tion off the premises. Three nppiica!ions for fraasfers had been made and were granted, viz: Goat Inn from Cbas Robinson to Ann Robinson, Wynnstay Hotel, Llanbrynmair, from Fidward Morgan to Robert Jackson, and the Ship Inn, from Wilson Patison to Evan Owen. The conduct of the lioensed houses has been satisfactory. As regards offences against public order 11 cases of drunkenness and drunk and disorderly were brought before the justices as compared wi;.h 20 in the preceding year, a decrease cf nine. The above were all males. There were no objections and all the licences. were renewed.

DOLGELLEY. OBITUARY.—The death took plAce en Thursdsr of last week of Mr Owen Ed ward" caretaker of Bryngwin, who passed away sfter a brief illness at tie age of fifty. The interment, which was private took place at Llanelltyd churchyard cn Satnrdny: Dfoeased was a member of the Idris Ledge of Odd-" fellows, and representatives thereof wero present at the funeral. He It-aves a widow, biotker and other relatives to mourn their lots. SOIBEE.— The annual social entertainment to augment the funds towards the new Baptist chapel was heid at the Public Rooms on Wednesday even- ing. Theie was a crowded attendance The spacious hall was prettily decorated for the occa- 8,0°xr JL- was the chairman, and Mr E. W. Williams acted as the conductor. The following took part in the programme -Misa Josephine Williams, Capel Curig; Miss Elsie Will iams, Mit-s Mary Thomas, Party from Irl(ant Coun- 1! School, Silver Band, Messrs J Coris Jonas D wi Roberts, G W. Williams, r Ârnfield and the Excelsior M-sle Voice Party. Kefreshments were iei red at intervals. FOOTBALL.- A match was pl,yed on the Cattle ,oId °1 lowest A team from the n-?y Engineers, Trawsfynydd, and Dol- felley. Ihoro was a marked contrast in the cor- joreal strength of both teams. The visitors were 'ar superior as regards outward appearance, but he homesters were the swifter and smarter Tha ixcitemeut in the latter half was intense' there leiog a fine display of good football. The weather was ideal. The final result was Dolgelley 3 coals loyal Engineers 1. The Dolgelleyites have baeu DoceItful in srery uateh this season.

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MONTHLY FAIRS AT MACH- YNLLETH. A public meeting of farmers convened by the Machynlleth Urban District Council w?s held at the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon. The chair was occupied by Mr Richard Gillart, and there were also present, Councillors John Micah, Harrv Lewis, John Pugh, II L). Jones. Messrs E. Hughes, N. Jones, Evans, Gwerniago, D. Lewis, M. E. Francis, John Davies, Joues, Ynyshir Farm, E. Joues, Cenffyrcb, Jones, late Yny-bir Firm, Roberts, Talyllyn, John Jo!ir-s) Do'gau, Roes, Pennal, Morgan, Penrhos, with Metsrs John Row- lands, clerk, and D. Phillip Jones, clerk. The meeting had been called so 118 ro consider the advisability of establishing monthly fairs in the town. The Chairman stated that he was sorry to see such a small attendance to diyt-ii-s such an import. ant question. lIe wouldn't keep them with a long- address, but he would call upon the Cletk to give the report of the committee which had been ap- pointed at the last mee ing to go into dates. It was a matter of much importimco and ho hoped it would be for their interest as well as tho towu generally. The Clerk said that the comtiiinee met on Janu- ary 21st, and they have dccidod to recommend that fairs be held on the first Wednes lay in each month. He had sent out a large number of notices calling attention to this meeting and he had also written to the dealers who generally a'.t.inded the fairs. It was a big question and it was of no use charging the dates unless it would bo bit eficial. If they wanted to do so, would it not better to get the voice of the committee gtnerally ? He had received a letter fiom Mr Fra: k Roberts, Myrtle Villa, Aylesbury, who thought that it was, better not to change the fairs as he knew of s'me fairs that had dwind!ed down to nothing in conbe- queuce. Mr E. Buswell and Mr W. Boswell, Market Harboroagh, wrote faliirg in with the suggestion, whilst Mr John Thoma-, Rugby, wrote stating that it would ba well to change the dates as suggested as they would afterwards follow the fairs at Tregaron. It would also be well if the farmers kept their cattle to bring to the fairs instead of selling them at home (hear, hear). He also read a letter received from Mr Denniss stat- ing that as an experiment he was arranging for a special train to leave Machynlleth for Llanbryn- mair each fair day leaving the formt r station bt 3.30. Particulars would be taken with a view to determining whether the train would be continued or not. Mr John Jones asked if all the fairs would bo changed, and the Chairman replied that they would with the exception of the sherp fairs. Mr Jones thought that they should not change the fairs falling on May 16th and September 18th. Mr Evans asked if it was not too big a question for tuch a small number as there was present to come to a decision. It would be better for the various Parish Councils to discuss the matter. Mr Ed. Hughes thought thnt they should take time over the question, and to refer-it to the Parish Councils. If they wanted to change the dates, he was in favour of the first Wednesday iu each month. Mr M. E. Francis said that everv r.ew project met with opposition, and this would be the same. He thought that they should get the voice of the country through public meetings called by the Parish Council. He thought that. they should also get horse fairs as they had at Abeiyatwytb. Councillor Micah suggested having the fairs on the Wednesday preceding those at Newtown. Councillor Pugh stated that it will be an advan- tage to establish monthly markets. The Clerk snggested that they should send questions to the Parish Councils to be brought btfore public meetings convened by them. He suggested questions as follows :—Are you in favour Of monthly markets ? If so, on what date—the first Wednesday or the Wednesday before the hst. Tuesday ? It was decided after souse further discussion to write to the chairmen of the vaiioua parish coun. cils asking them to lay before a meeting of rate- payers the above questions and to report by the next meeting to be held en March 4, until when the meeting adjourned.