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IN ABERYSTWYTH
IN ABERYSTWYTH ST. PAUL'S CHAPEL.—The srmual preaching services in connection with St. Paul's Weigh "Wesleyan Chapel commenced on Tuesday and are being continued to-day (Wednesday). The preachers are the Rev. J Roger Jones, B A Birken- head and the Rev. R Gainett Robert.?, Llanfair- feihan. COLISEUM.—On Monday tbe original Royal Pierrots opened for three nights. The enter- tainment is one of all-round excellence, and an enjoyable evening is assured patrons. HOCKEY. — A hockey match was played at Newtown ou Saturday between the U.C.W. and Newtown, an enjoyable game ending in a victory for the homesters by one goal to nil. SMOKING- CONCERT.—The first of the smok- ing concerts held during the session at the College took place on Saturday night, when Mr W. King presided. Afterwards the students marched to the Alexandra Hall sing- ing various songs. SKATING.—Those interested in this deligbt- ful exercise should not fail to visit the Skating Rink in Portland street, where an enjoyable hour or two may be spent. There are three sessions daily, particulars of which can be seen in our advertising columns. APPOINTMENT.Mr J D Ivor Hughes, a native of Nottingham, and an old student of the College, has just been appointed Assistant Lecturer in Law at the University College, Aberystwyth. Mr Hughes has had a distin- guished career, having obtained the top list at the Bar examination a year ago. and he is the holder of a studentship at the present time. Air Hughes has been called to the Bar at the Middle Temple. STCDENTS CHRISTIAN UNION.—Mr Hughes, the president, occupied the chair, at a meeting of the Students Christian Union held on Sunday night. Delegates to the Baslow Con- ferences held during July presented their reports. An amusing paper on the social life was read by Mr Lincoln Evans and by Mr Dixon 011 the methods of the Conference on the social problems. Mr Peter Edwards also submitted a report on the devotional and evangelical side of the work. MOCK ELECTION.—The students held their annual Parliamentary election in connection with the Literary and Debating Society on Friday night. The result placed Miss Ada Burns (Progressive) head of the poll (150); J. Jones Roberts (Anarchist), second (80) Hugh Stephenson (Conservative), third (67) and Peter Edwards (Suffragist), fourth (66). When the Anarchist rose to speak bombs were I' exploded and fireworks let off in the examina- tion hall, and a rollicking crowd of students afterwards marched along the promenade i Vociferously cheering the Progressive candi- < date. c P.S.N.—The first of the Pleasant Saturday I Night entertainments, under the auspices of the Pree Church Council was held at the Coliseum on Saturday night, when there was an attend- ance of over nine hundred. Mr Arthur Jones of the London, City and Midland Bank, presided. The programme consisted of a series of animated pictures depicting The Hero; Tempered with Mercy; A Painless Extraction; Bring me some Ice Kind Hearted Employer Willie's trip to the North Pole and Papa Paspard. The lantern was manipulated by Mr Hugh Humphreys. During the evening gramaphone selections were given by Mr Willis. Refreshments were supplied during the interval. CONSERVATIVE CLUB.- The annual general Meeting of the Aberystwyth and North Car- diganshire Conservative Club was held at the Oiub on Thursday night, when there was a large gathering of members. Captain Geo. Possett Roberts, J.P., chairman of the com- mittee, presided.—Mr Llewellin presented the balance sheets for 1909 and 1910, which were very favourable.—The Chairman observed that the accounts were very satisfactory, and they could take last year's balance sheet as a. fair criterion of what they could expect in the future. If the members only gave a little ftiore than their four shillings subscription they would be able to pay their way. They 'were perfectly solvent and were in the position that they could pay more than twenty shillings in the £ .—On the proposition of Mr J. Garner, seconded by Mr J. Levenson, both balance sheets were adopted.The following appointments were made for tho ensuing year: -President, Major Harford; vice-presidents, Mr J. T. Davies, Mr T. J. Waddinghain, MrRufus Williams, Mr Griffith Evans, Mr H. H. Davies, Major Bonsall, Dr Bonsall, Mr Morgan Williams, Mr Griffith Evans, Mr H. H. Davies, Major Bonsall, Dr Bonsall, Mr Morgan Richardson, Mr E. P. Wynne, Mr G. R. I Pryse, Mr R. E. Jones, Mr J. G. Morris Navies, and Mr J. Garner treasurer, Mr E. W. Wynne; secretary, Mr J. W. Jones Auditors, Mr T. Ainsleigh Jones and Mr I. Clayton Thomas.—The Chairman intimated that the next business was Town Council Election." He said that two of the retiring Members attended the meeting of the com- mittee, viz., Mr R. J. Jones and Mr Rufus Williams, when they again consented to stand as nominees of the Club, when it was resolved to ask the members to give them their hearty support. With reference to Mr J. T. Davies he had better speak for himself (hear, hear).- Mr J. T. Davies apologised for not having been present at the committee meeting as he had other duties elsewhere. If the Club had another gentleman to come forward in his place he was quite willing, but on the other hand he was quite prepared as in previous years (hear, hear).Ilr J. Garner proposed that the Club should support Mr Davies. This was seconded in severai places and carried with acclamation.—A smoking concert was subsequently held, when Lieut. E. W. Wynne presided. In the course of a short address he I said that that was the first time for him to be chairman of a meeting, and it gave him very great pleasure to be chairman for the first time at a Conservative Club (hear, hear). As treasurer of the Club he was quite a young official, but his father had been for many years in that office (applause). But as for having I the Conservative cause at heart no one bad it more than be had, and he would willingly do anything for Conservatism in Cardiganshire (applause). He hoped they would do their duty next Tuesday and return the three candidates. It was a pity to have politics in municipol affairs, but as long as the other club were going to support their two nominees let them support their three (hear, hear). The following was the programme. :—Song, Mr J. C. Davies (encored) song, Mr Butterworth humorist, Mr Reekie (encored) song. Mr J. J. Davies (encored) song, Nirvana," Mr W. D. Owen (encored) song, Mr C. E. Pain song, J. J. Davies monologue, Game of Life," Mr Reekie competition, guessing weight in a bag, Mr H. Bluck song, "My Dreams," Mr W. D. Owen humorist, Mr Reekie song, Mr C. E. Pain finale, God Save the King," the solo being sung by Mr W. D. Owen. Mr Everard Davies proved himself to be an efficient accompanist. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the Chairman on the proposi- tion of Captain Roberts, and to the artistes and committee for arranging the programme on the proposition of Mr Hugh Hughes, solicitor. During the evening a ballot was madeifor the election of six members on the committee, with the result that the following were elected :—Mr Arthur Steer, Rheidol terrace Mr J. D. Williams, Terrace road Mr John E. Evans, Castle street; Mr J. G. Berrow, Llanbadarn road; Mr W. Heritage, Llanbadarn road, and Mr Herbert Austin, Llanbadarn road. THE SYLVOGRAPH. — Delighted audiences continue to crowd this popular place of amusement. Should there be anyone who has not yet paid a visit to the Market Hall, we would urge them to do so, as the pictures, } which are changed twice nightly, are well worth seeing. Mr Cheetham has lately made several improvements in the seating accommo- dation for the comfort of his patrons. RUGBY.—A match was played on Saturday at Lampeter between St. David's Colh-gj and Aberystwyth College. The latter were repre- sented by W. C. Barratt; Oswald Jenkins and Rhys Harry; H. Rees, E. Williams. Ivan Thomas and E. R. Atkins; W. A. Burns (captain), Bill Martin, Allan Nicholas, Eddie Thomas, T. J. Davies. W. J. Howells, J. H. Lewis, and Eddie Williams. Mr Evan Jones, W.F.U., Lampeter, was the referee. The turf was in good condition when Lampeter shot off and took up the attacking position. In spite of the splendid rushes by the visiting forwards, Lampeter kept inside the visitors' territory, but they were never dangerous. At last the ball came out to the open, and Oswald Jenkins made a fine run to the Lampeter twenty-five before he was stopped. Lampeter letunied the attack however and kept the visitors penned in for some time. A grand forward rush ended in T. J. Davies grounding the ball, but for some unknown reason the referee only awarded a minor. Hitherto the Aber men had been rather slow in settling down, but following the drop out the ball came to the Aberystwyth three-quarters, coming via Atkins and Ivan Thomas to Oswald Jenkins, who, having beaten several opponents, scored a try, which was not improved upon. Some play of a give and take character followed, but eventually T. J. Davies started a passing movement. Ivan Thomas, who was next to receive, gave two or three of the Lampeter men a dummy, and passed to Jenkins, who scored a second try. This again was not converted. Aberystwyth now bad more spirit and dash, and kept up a hot attack on the Lampeter goal line. Half- time was called with Aberystwytb leading by six points to nil. In the second half Aberyst- wyth were always on the Lampeter goal line. Ivan Thomas made a grand burst, and beating the Lampeter defence in a hollow fashion, scored a try, which was not converted. Oswald Jenkins again crossed, but another minor was allowed. Aberystwyth forwards wheeled the scrimmage and started dribbling, T. J. Davies scoring a try wide out. Two other tries were scored by H. Rees, one of which Rbys Harry converted. Time was called with the score, Aberystwyth one goal five tries (20 points), Lampeter, nil. The Aberystwyth forwards were in fine fettle, Oswald Jenkins being the most prominent. ¡ HOLY TRINITY CHURCH—The harvest thanksgiving services were held at this church on Friday, and commenced with a celebration of holy communion at S o'clock by the Rev D. Sinnett Jones, curate. There was a second celebration at 11 o'clock by the Yen. David Williams, Archdeacon of Cardigan and vicar of the parish. An able sermon was delivered by the Rev H. H. Williams, eurate of St. Johu, Juxta, Swansea. In the evening an able sermon was delivered by the Rev J. H. Harrison, vicar of St. John, Juxta, Swansea. Appropriate hymns were sung, whilst the choir gave an excellent I rendering of the anthem "The Earth is the Lord's." The services were continued on Sunday, when the Rev D. Sinnett Jones I preached in the morning and Archdeacon Williams in the evening. The anthems The Earth is the Lord's" and "Praise the Lord" were sung at the respective services. The services throughout were bright and well attended. Mr A. 0. Edwards, Mus. Bac. (Oxon.), F.R.C.O., presided at the organ. The church had been prettily decorated by the following :—Altar vases, Mrs H Atwood and Miss E Williams. Gas standards—Mrs Macpherson, Misses A and K Long, and Misses A and L Goldsworthy. Altar rails— Miss D Farrow, Miss E Price, Miss L Shone, and Miss Peacock. Screen-Miss Watkins, Mrs Wylim Jones, Mrs and Miss Brome, Miss Richards, Miss Gardiner, Miss Luxmore, I Miss Roberts and Mrs Bott. Pulpit—Mrs Jenkyn Jones, Mrs Sheraton, assisted by Mrs Sinnett Jones, Miss Lewis, Miss M Davies, Miss C Sheraton, Miss V Stephenson, Miss V Hughes, and Misses G and A Jones. Font— Mrs Thomas, Eirianfa, Miss Bromley. Miss Hopley, Miss Jessie Powell, Miss G Nokes, Miss Gerty Thomas and Miss J Williams. Offerings of corn, fruit, vegetables and flowers It; were sent by the following:—Mrs E Atwood, Mrs H Atwood, Miss Bromley, Mrs and Miss Brome, Mrs Ballenger, Mrs Bowen, Mrs Bott, Mrs Carrington, Miss Dudley, Miss M Davies, G Queen street, Mrs Davies, 4 Penglaise cottage, Mr Sylvanus Edwards, Mr H P Edwards, Mrs Farrow, Mr and Mrs Frank Fear, Mrs Fellowes, Mr Randolph Fear, Mrs Goldsworthy, Mr Hughes, Sefton House, Mrs Jenkyn Jones, Mrs Sinnett Jones, Mrs Wylim Jones, Mrs R A James, Mr Richard James, Misses Morgans, Cartrefle, Mrs Morgan, 6 Union street, Mr and Mrs 0 Massey, Mrs Macpherson, Mrs Noke, Mrs Northwood, Mrs Long, Miss Lewis, Mrs Patten, Mrs Parsons, Mrs Powell, Mr and Mrs Price, Miss E Pickard, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs Sheraton, Mrs Stephenson, Mrs Sache, Miss L Shone, Mrs Thomas, Eirianfa, Miss Thomas, 6 Gogerddan cottages, Miss Tompson, Mrs Watson, Miss Watkins, Miss Wight, Miss Roberts, Mr Yeary, and Misses Williams. I
THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION. THE CANDIDATES. The following candidates were nominated for four seats on the Aberystwyth Town Council ba Monday :— John Edwards, 13, Great Darkgate street, stationer. Proposed by David John Lewis, 15, Great Darkgate street seconded by William Rees Jones, 32, Great Darkgate street. Richard Jenkin Jones, 19, South Marine terrace, coal merchant and iron founder. Proposer, David Howell, 33. Great Darkgate street seconder, Alfred Noyes, 19, Pier street. Charles P. Lloyd, 32, Little Darkgate street, butcher. Proposer, Herbert Matthews, Penparke; seconder, Thomas H. Edwards, 31, Great Darkgate street. John Owen, 11, Rheidol terrace, builder. Proposer, Bertie Taylor Lloyd, 3, Bridge street seconder, David M. Edwards, Pen- glaise road. Caleb Morgan Williams, 10, Pier street, draper. Proposer, George Wilkinson, 8, North parade; seconder, Thomas Ellis, 35, Terrace road. Rufus Williams, 44, Great Darkgate street, hotel proprietor. Proposer, Thomas Davies Harries, 25, Marine terrace; seconder, John Thomas, Hales Green, Llanbadarn road. Edwin Morris, 26, Marine terrace, farmer and carriage proprietor. Proposer, John Roberts, Myrtle Grove, Trinity road; seconder, John Arthur Jones, Cilarfor, North road.
'ABERYSTWYTH TOWN -COUNCIL.
ABERYSTWYTH TOWN COUNCIL. THE APPOINTMENT OF A FORE" MAN CONFIRMED. At a meeting of the Town Council on Monday evening the appointment of Mr G. Sidebottom as foreman of the new reservoir works was again under discussion. The Committee which recommended the appointment in tbe first place reported that a majority of the members was of the same opinion, and the Council was asked to adopt the recommendation finally. Alderman Peter Jones, who moved its 7 adoption said that it had been carried in Com- mittee by a majority of 9 to 4. Councillor G Fossett Roberts said he sup- ported the proposal in Committee and he was prepared to do so in open Council. He thought exception had been taken to the action of some of the members in this matter, it being suggested that in appointing a stranger as foreman they were not studying the interests of the people of the town. He contended, however, that in appointing a thoroughly qualified man they were doing that it had been shown that in carrying out work of this description it was essential to have a man who bad experience in this particular class of work. He was perfectly certain that there was not a single member who voted for this proposal, who was not anxious to do his best for the town and the workmen of all grades in it. He sincerely hoped the Surveyor win get as many local men employed as possible. The appointment was economical and was one which would give satisfaction to the majority of the ratepayers. It would be very unwise to risk having a man for this post without previous experience. They had work of this description carried out on a previous occasion. It was within the memory of some members, though it was before his time. He believed the work was very badly done. It was bungled altogether and the result was that in after years it required a good deal of attention, but it was never a satisfactory job. He mentioned that because work of that description could not be too well done. In regard to the building of houses he quite agreed that there were men in the town who could build them as well as anyone in the i kingdom, but this was work of a special I character demanding special experience. Mr Roberts went on to read extracts from testi- monials received from the Resident Engineer of the Swansea Water Works and from another engineer, in which Mr Sidebottom was very highly spoken of. He added that it was very necessary to have the work proceeded with without delay. What was it that they differed upon in employing a man to whom they gave cSS a week ? It was only £ 150 in twelve months out of a total expenditure of £ 7,000 or I £8,000, and be believed a man with Mr Side- bottom's knowledge and experience would more than save them that amount if they engaged a man as timekeeper, which was the other proposal suggested. It was necessary to have a man who had great experience, and for that reason he supported the recommenda- tion. The Same Opinion. Councillor H. H. Davies said that he I supported the proposal the first time it was under consideration, and he was of the same opinion still. Councillor Capt. Doughton moved an amend- I ment to the effect that Mr Sidebottom be not engaged, and that they authorise and instruct the Surveyor to engage a local man. It was all very well to say, he said, that they had no local man who could do the work. They did not know, for they had not given anybody an opportunity to reply to an advertisement. He clid not know Mr Sidebottom and he had nothing against him, but he did not think it was right to engage him when they had so I many people out of work in their own cown and district. He disputed anyone to say that not one of the master builders in the town could not carry the work out to their satisfaction, md he went on to argue that the work to be done was work that could be supervised by a local man. He said nothing about the qualifi- cations of Mr Sidebottom. His point was that they ought to employ a local man if they could possibly do so, and the Surveyor could not surely tell them there was no man in the town or its vicinity who could not do the work under his direction. They did not want the Surveyor to be on the works from six in the morning until six at night, but they knew he would be paying frequent visits there, and if he had a local man to carry out his instruc- tions that would be sufficient. Councillor Dr Bonsall said he was the only man who voted against the proposal at a recent meeting, but now that matters had gone so far I. he thought they ought to confirm the appoint- ment. A Seconder. 1 Councillor C. M. Williams, who seconded I the amendment, said he did so on grounds already adduced at the meeting of the Com- mittee. He said then that a man of these qualifications was not required. The Surveyor had prepared the plans and specifications of II the work, and he would spend sufficient time upon it to give directions to the men under him. He was a practical man, and with the number of experienced master builders they had in Aberystwyth, was he going to say it would be necessary to go away for a man to supervise the work ? The Council had acted irregularly so far. Some members would be I great sticklers if others had gone so far. The Surveyor had no authority to engage this man before the Council had ratified the matter. It was a very important matter, and in a sense it was a reflection upon the Surveyor that he wanted a man to carry out the work. Councillor Capt. Doughton added that his object was not to delay the work. Councillor Rufus Williams said he took it if they engaged a local man he would act practic- ally as a timekeeper, but what the Surveyor wanted was a man who would be responsible during his absence. They had it on his own statement that they had no one in the town of sufficient capacity to do the work, and if any- one in the town could decide on that point it was Mr Jones. Plans and particulars of every structure passed through his hands, and he has a thorough knowledge of local matters. In face of this advice they were going to repudiate him. It was true some members did not vote, but they were silent, and that im- plied consent. Councillor C M Williams I said distinctly I was against it. Capt. Doughton: The Chairman did not happen to ask if there was anyone against the proposal. Councillor Rufus Williams said he thought they were sufficiently experienced old hands to have put that right. Not Modesty. It was not due to any innocence or modesty on their part. They were masters of the art and if they wished to put the stopper on then, they could have done so. Councillor C M Williams said they knew it would come before the Council. Councillor Rufus Williams replied that every- one would have thought the decision was unanimous and he was never more surprised in his life than when they objected. Councillor H H Davies mentioned that the Surveyor asked if he should write to Messrs J Pethick when the matter was first under con- ) sideration. The members who now objected | were present on that occasion. Councillor C M Williams said he never heard anything. It must have been before he came in. He added that he saw nothing until the letter from Mr Pethick came on the agenda. Councillor H H Davies expressed great surprise at the replies given and suggested that the election had a good deal to do with Councillor Williams's attitude. Councillor C M Williams said he had been perfectly consistent. Councillor H H Davies, Oh! rats. Alderman Hopkins joining in the discussion f held that previous experience had shown the Council that it would be far better to engage a man of Mr Sidebottom's qualifications and experience. He was always in favour of engaging local men and had been always con- sistent in that respect. If the work was given to a contractor he questioned whether the work would be given to local people. They had engaged a man for the new jetty at a salary of £3 3s Od a week. Councillor C. M. Williams You found fault with him. Alderman Hopkins doubted it, and added that a man had been similarly engaged at the Castle. He was paid £ 2 10s. Councillor Williams He was not there long. Alderman Hopkins Never mind that. He was there. What about the Library ? You got a stranger from London for that work. Why should you go against this man now. Is it an election cry ? Alderman Peter Jones asked if Captain Doughton limited his proposal to a local man. Captain Doughton said he did. Councillor Samuel said he was firmly of opinion that a local man should be engaged. There were plenty of them who could do the work. The plans and specifications had been prepared by the Surveyor and submitted to the Government Board, and all that was necessary was to carry out his instructions. He really thought they had carried out equally important work without appointing a man like Mr Side- bottom. It was true that they had appointed a, stranger for the new promenade, but later on a local man, Mr John Thomas, of Llanbadarn, had acted as foreman with great success. The work done there was a credit to the Surveyor, and all the correspondence with Mr Pethick was more for the purpose of getting to know what wages to offer a local man than anything else. Alderman Doughton opposed the recom- mendation. Councillor Rufus Williams said that accord- ing to the statements of some of the opposers they wanted to lower the local market value by offering not more than £ 2 a week. Where was the consistency of the whole thing? Councillor C M Williams said there was nothing of the sort. There was a tendency to introduce personal matters. Councillor J T Davies There has been no i personal reference made to-night until you introduced it. A Re-hash." Councillor Williams rejoined that Councillor Rufus Williams had referred to him. Councillor Rufus Williams: No, certainly not. What I said was applicable to my argu- ment. Alderman Peter Jones said he supposed they were having a re-hash of what occurred on Friday evening for the sake of the public. Captain Doughton Speak for yourself, Mr Jones! Councillor C. M. Williams: There is no need for the word re-bash Alderman Jones went on to strongly urge the appointment of Mr Sidebottom. He did not think any man of business would throw, tway his experience and qualifications in the hope of getting a local man. < Councillor C. M. Williams That is not the way to say it. j Alderman Jones replied that he would I prefer to accept the testimony of the Surveyor. Councillor C M Williams You have repudiated the Surveyor on scores of occa- sions. t Alderman Jones I don't do it on this j occasion at any rate. Alderman Jones added that the Surveyor bad already saved £ 100 to cgloO by preparing the plans. If they had engaged a Mr Roberts it would have cost them 100 guineas. The least they could do was to act on the Sur- veyor's advice. It was useless appointing a local man who had no experience in this class of work. A vote was taken when the recommendation was carried by 8 to 5, Captain Doughton's amendment being lost. A Councillor Annoyed. Councillor C M Williams asked by whose authority the Surveyor had engaged this man ? Councillor J T Davies: The discussion is closed now. Councillor C M Williams: No! I think it is perfectly legitimate. Why try to shelve anything up? It is a reasonable question. The Mayor We have thrashed the matter for four nights. I think it is time to close it j, up. Councillor C M Williams I will accept your ruling if you decide against one. I ask by whose authority the man has been engaged ? The Mayor: Is it wise to persist like this? Councillor C M Williams said he wanted to know, and asserted that he had been loyal to the Surveyor for 28 years. The Mayor proceeded to reply when Coun- cillor C M Williams said that he was entitled to be courteously treated and asked the Mayor not to turn around in his chair sulkily." The Mayor retorted that he had received every consideration and that there was no discourtesy. The matter then dropped.
HOW THE BEST BUTTER IS PREJUDICED…
HOW THE BEST BUTTER IS PREJUDICED THE REMEDY, British butter is unquestionably better than foreign, yet the latter is often bought in preference. This is an injustice both to the British prodacer and the buyer. It is an injury which could easily be avoided. The best butter, wherever produced, has a very light colour. The average British housewife believes that butter prasenting a rich golden uniform colour is the idea!. The foreign ) producer knows this, and meets her wish. Accord- ingly, all his butter has the rich goldeti colour which sells. A perfectly safe means is provided whereby the British user can impart to his butter iustthab golden colouring which will commend it to the palate. The remedy is the Silver Churn butter colouring manufacture by Old held, Pattinson and Co., of New Bridge-street, Man- cheeter, the successful survivor of the seyerest, tests at the principal shows, where it has gained First Class awards. What is equally satisfactory is the high praise it has won in the numerous dairies where it is regularly used. These competent approvals are due in part no doubt to the absence of any unevenness or muddiness ic. the colouring, and to the fact that the use of the Silver Churn does not affect the buttermilk. The butter itself is not simply uninjured in the process: it is improved. Its delicate creamy flavour is enchancjd. It should be clearly understood that Silver Churn is entirely a vegetable product, entirely free from any aniline agent. It is supplied direct, or may be obtained from Chemists and dairy supply men in 6d.. Is., 3s., 5s., 8s., and 14s, bottles. To secure satisfaction obtain the "Silver Churn" brand.
GUARDIANS AND ASSESS )MENTS.
GUARDIANS AND ASSESS MENTS. RESULT OF NORTH PARADE CASES. Dissatisfaction With Verdict. A meeting of the Aberystwyth Board or Guardians was held on Monday Mr E Pym Morris (chairman), presiding. There were also present Mr T Oliver Jones (vice-chairman*, Mrs E H James, Mrs J T Davies, and Mrs Morgan, Penllwyn the Revs. D A Jenkins. Llanbadarn and E J Davies, Capel Bangor Messrs G Fossett Roberts, C P Lloyd, William Thomas, B E Morgan, and E Llewellin, Aber- ystwyth David James, and John Richards, Trefeurig; W S Davies, Llanbadarn; Richard Thomas, Tirymynach William Jones, Cyfoethy- brenin Daniel Jenkins, Yaynor E J Evans, Llangwyryfon LI J Lewis, and J L Cwmrheidol; H W Morgan, Maesnewydd Daniel Lloyd, Llanychaiarn; W Mason, LJcw- eynfelin; David Williams, Llanilar Richard Thomas, Parcel Canol John Roberts, Uchayndre; E L Jones, Yaynor together with the Clerk, Mr Hugh Hughes; the Assistant Clerk, Mr H Parry Edwards, Messrs J J Hughes, Thomas Morgan, and Thomas Yaughan, relieving officers, and Mr Jones, workhouse master.
The House.
The House. The Master reported that the number in the house the first week of the fortuigh twas 61 against 42 and in the second week Gl, against 42 in the corresponding fortnight of last year. The number of vagrants relieved in the first week was 19 against 72, and ±8 against 52 in the corresponding fortnight of last year. Mrs Loxdale of Castle Hill, had visited the house on several occasions recently and pre- sented several of the inmates with useful articles. Parcels of literature were received from Miss Davies, Brynawel, Llanilar. and Mrs Purton, North Parade. The report was adopted and a vote of thanks accorded to the ladies for their gifts.
Payments of Relief.
Payments of Relief. Figures relating to the administration of out-relief were given by the three relieving officers. Mr Thomas Yaughan stated that in his district during the past fortnight £ 60 3s Sd was given to 106 persons, in comparison with £ 61 12s Cd given to 197 persons during the same fortnight last year. Mr T Morgan reported that £ 52 5s 6d was given to 156 people in the fortnight in his district against £ 50 9s Od given to 142 people last year. Mr J J Hughes reported that £ 46 15s 6d was given to 125 persons against £-15 IUs Od given to 119 last year.
Old Age Pensions.!
Old Age Pensions. Mr G F Roberts inquired whether it would be necessary for a pauper to avail himself of an old age pension now that the pauper disqualifi- cation was to be removed? Supposing a recipient got Gs a week in out-relief would he have to accept the 6s pension instead? -Air E J Evans said he understood they were going to have a list of those over 70 years of ige from the pensions offcer. 1 Mr William Thomas asked whether the Clerk would prepare a summary of the position 3U this and other matters by the next meeting, 50 that the Guardians could clearly understand vhat the effect the new arrangement would .lave. It would prevent a waste of time and 2iear up misunderstanding. Mr D. James inquired whether those who iccepted the pension would receive medical issistance ? Mr G. F. Roberts asked whether any person ti receipt of the pension was entitled to poor relief as well ? The Clerk said he would look these points ip and make a statement at the next meeting
Labour Colonies.
Labour Colonies. The Ross Union sent a resolution recom- mending the establishment of Labour Colonies tor the restriction of vagrancy. Mr William Thomas said he supposed the letter would be left on the table. Mr John Roberts said he thought it was a subject of much interest. Mr Thomas replied that he gathered h'om j the statements made by Mr John Burns, Mr Will Crooks and others that the money spent in this direction had not given good results. No action was taken.
Arrears.
Arrears. Mr G. F. Roberts said that he noticed in a report of the Aberystwyth Petty Sessions that the Magistrates asked the Relieving Officer (Mr Yaughan) why he allowed people who were summoned for non-maintenance to run up arrears to a large amount. Men could not pay £ 5 or £0.. and he thought the Magistrates were quite right in calling attention to the matter. The arrears should not be allowed to exceed £ 2, and the relieving officers should act sooner than they did. Mr B. E. Morgan If they don't carry out our instructions we don't know what we are to do.
Like the Council.
Like the Council. Mr C. P. Lloyd remarked when one point was under discussion—Take the names, like they do in the Town Council
On their Merits.
On their Merits. A discussion followed on the question of granting relief to able-bodied women whose husbands were in prison. It seemed, said Mr Llewellin, to be the wish of the country Guardians that the House should be offered as a general rule. If this principle was adopted he would side with it. The town contributed 5^d and the country CJd on every shilling rateable value. Mr John Richards What has that to do with it ? Mr Hewellin I don't know whether Mi- Richards is in favour of home rule or local option. A Voice That's disestablishment (laughter). Mr Llewellin went on to say that he thought the one who paid the piper should to some extent call the tune. If they went or, assessable value they would have IS members from the town and 20 from the country. When the town members were unanimous the country Guardians should take that fact into account. Mr T. O. Jones said they were not unani- mous in every case. Mr Llewellin asked whether they were going to deal with these cases on their merits or were they going to have a general rule for all cases. This feeling between town and country Guardians was rotten. Mr Richards It was never brought in u.nnl Mr Llewellin became a member. Mr Llewellin rejoined that it had been noticeable for several years. The Chairman I won't allow this. Mr D. James deprecated the introduction of this reference to town and country. It was sowing the seeds of trouble. He was in favour of dealing with each case upon its merits, and he thought it was impossible to adopt a hard and fast rule. Mr C. P. Lloyd said he had been consistent on that point. He believed each case should he dealt with upon its merits. There was one of these cases at the last meeting. Was it fair to the woman concerned that her home should be broken up and her children branded as paupers because the husband was in prison? The children were going from door to door, and it was a great curse not to allow the woman relief. Ten shillings a week would have saved her, and the cost to the Guardians would be less than if she went into the house. This act would come back to them (laughter). Rev E. J. Davies Perhaps Mr Lloyd is a fatalist (laughter).
Mr. Llewellin Withdraws.
Mr. Llewellin Withdraws. Mr Llewellin's motion was that the reliev- ing oaieers should be instructed to bring in a list of persons in receipt of relief whose husbands were in prisons, or of those who had been deserted by their husbands, with a view to their relief being discontinued. He said he would move it in order to test the feeling of the members on the matter. Mr John Richards You are rather shaky. Mr Llewellin replied that he was not. If they made a general rule he would be with them, but he did not believe that the cases dealt with at the last meeting were considered on their merits. Mr C. P. Llovd; I won't second that (laughter). The Chairman No one asked you to (laughter; Mr Daniel Jenkins I will second it as a country Guardian. We should deal with every case upon its merits (laughter). The Chairman explained that Mr Llewellin's motion did not imply that. Mr D. James then said ho would propose formally that every case should be dealt with upon its merits. Mr C. P. Lloyd said he would second that proposition. Mr Llewellin then announced that if each case was dealt upon its merits he would with- draw- his motion. This was done, and it was understood that in future each case will be so dealt- with.
The Relief Lists.
The Relief Lists. The relief lists were then gone through. Mr William Thomas referred to the women whose husbands were still in prison. He would like to know what was going to happen in their case E Mr John Richards said they had decided that the house was to be offered to them. The Chairman remarked that only one of the women was applying for relief that day. Mr E, J. Evans inquired whether the cir- cumstances had undergone a change since the last meeting ? The Chairman Xo. Mr Evans I suppose the order that they should come into the house remains ? There is no need to use harsh names, but don't the husbands come under the description applied to people who were mentioned some time ago, the people from Penparke ? Mr T. Vaughan, the relieving officer, said he would like the members to understand that if applications were made for relief he had to bring them up. Mr William Thomas said they might think he was inconsistent, but he would prefer to be that rather than allow the children of one of the parties to starve. Mr Vaughan made a statement as to one of the applicants in response to a question by Mr G. F. Roberts. He spoke favourably. Mr John Richards said if they granted relief to one they must grant it to the other. I Both cases must be dealt with on the same ground. Mr E. J. Evans said they were giving more consideration to these cases than to cases which were more deserving. There was no sort of principle or honesty in the system adopted. Mr John Richards Quite right. Good boy I After further discussion it was agreed to give relief in the cases mentioned in two sums of 6s. and 4s. a week.
The Assessment Case.
The Assessment Case. Mr David James asked whether they could get a report on the result of tbe assessment case at Quarter Sessions. Mr John Richards said the Assessment Committee did not meet until tbe following Monday. They must be given a chance. Mr E. J. Evans: You will get a repoit in the newspapers. Mr James said he wanted an official state- ment, and it was decided that this should be supplied at the next meeting. Later on however the Clei k gave a summary of the proceedings at Quarter Sessions. Mr G. F. Roberts said he hoped every member would carefully read the reports in the local newspapers. If they did so they would feel that the Assessment Committee was perfectly justified in going on with this appeal. In fact they bad no alternative. The Assessment Committee knew that the owners of this property had received eClOO a year for seven years from Messrs Jones Bros. They also knew that Mr Llovd Williams had offered to take them again and pay £ 100 a year, but the offer was refused. Mr Williams, again, offered £80 for the shop only. Were they, with these facts before them, justified in reducing the assessment to £50. Mr John Richards Certainly not. Mr Roberts went over the details of what u, subsequently transpired. The Overseers gave the figure at £100 and the Committee reduced it to £ 80 which was fair value. He was sure that no member of the board or any ratepayer would blame them for having gone on with the case. In his opinion and in the opinion of many other people the action of the gentlemen at quarter sessions in reducing the assessment was given against the weight of evidence supplied (hear, hear). I William Thomas said he agreed that the Committee had no other alternative but to go on with the case and the reduction obtained showed that they were near the mark. The only thing to trouble about was the cost". In another case some years ago the costs were distributed between the two parties and this was a case in his opinion where the same course should have been adopted. Mr John Richards asked if it would net be possible to take the case to a higher court ? If that was done he believed the decision would r be reversed. The Clerk stated that this could not be done.
l Situation Going Begging.
l Situation Going Begging. It was reported that no replies had been received to an advertisement for a- nurse at £ 30 a year. Mr Llewellin said in his opinion it was essential that she should be able to speak Welsh, but he doubted whether they could I have one under £10. A nurse who could speak Welsh, was a certificated midwife and was a trained nurse could not be obtained easily. They had. failed to secure one at Carmarthen, but- he asked whether it was worth while obtaining one for the few cases that they had. I The matter was adjourned for further con- sideration.
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