The Aberystwith Observer

ABERAERON. PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 15TH.— Before Captain Yaughan, Mr C. R. Longcroft, and Captain Longcroft. Publicans' Occasional Licences.—Capt. Vaughan drew attention to the practise of occasional licenses being granted for a division by magistrates residing in another division.—Mr Pocock, supervisor of in- land revenue, said the wording of the licenses im- plied that the magistrates signing usually acted in the district for which the license was granted — Supt. Richard Lloyd said some licenses were avail- able until say five o'clock, some until seven, and others until later.—Capt. Yaughan said this was so. and the irregularity should be attended to. Begging.—Michael Keefe, hailing from Kilkenny, a tramp, was apprehended for begging, at Llanon, on the previous day. The charge was proved by P.C.Eva.nGrimths(3I). The prisoner had not ( otherwise misconducted himself, and was discharged. J Drunk on Licensed Premises.—David James, Refaelfach, C:lie Aeron, labourer, was summoned J for being drunk on licenced premises at Maesglas Inn, Dihewid, on ISth April. The offence was proved by P.C. Hughes(13). Fined 2s. 6d. and costs: Keeping Dogs without Licences.— The follow- ing pertons were summoned by Mr Joseph Pocock, supervisor of inland revenue, and fined the amounts annexed for keeping dogs without licences:—Mary Evans, Brynderi, Llanarth, farmer, 25s.; Thomas Jones. Cwrtrhydlyd, Llanartb, farmer, 25s Thomas Evans, Felinfach, Llanarth, miller, 25 j.; David D ivies, Cefncoitre, Llanarth, 25s.; David Herbert, Nantmeddal-fach, Llanarth, mason, 25'1.; Thomas Evans, Spite, Llanarth, farmer, 25s.; Evan Parry, Perthpiod, Llanarth, farmer; with a recommendation that the sum be reduced. Some of the cases were proved by MrW. G. Kilroe, excise officer, the others pleading guilty. Excise Offence.—Jane Lewis Penybont Inn, Llanddewi Aberarth, licensed victualler, was summoned by Supt. R. Lloyd for selling intoxica- tine liquors during close time on Good Friday.- P.C. Denis Williams (22) went into the house of the ( defendant on the day iu question and found a man with beer before him. When he told her the house should be closed she said she could not refuse a glass, and that she did not know the house should be closed in the afternoon. She had previously conducted the house in a proper manner.-Fined 29s and cost. A summons against Timothy Jones, Wern-meirch, was dismissed, on payment of costs for being in the house at the time mentioned in the last case. Drunk and Disorderly-Daniel Jooes, Canaan, Cilcennin, lahourer, and Daniel Rowlands, Asia Mimor, Llanbadarn Trefeglwys, butcher, were summoned for being drunk and disorderly on the 24th April, at Aberaeron.—P.C. John Jones, Aberaeron, said he saw the men drunk on the road, and flghting.-Each defendant said the other struck first.-Daniel Jones was fined 20s. and costs' and Daniel Rowlands 10s. and costs, or 14 and 10 days. James Lewis, Victoria-street, mariner, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly at Aberaeron on the 27th April.—Defendant did not appear, it being stated that he was on a voyage to Quebec -P.C. Denis Williams (22) proved serviee ef summons, and the offence. Fined 10s. and costs, or 14 days. David Lewis, Pontfaen, Llanerchaeron, labourer, was summoned for a similar offence, committed on the 9th inst., at Maesglas Inn, Dihewid.-P.C. Denis Williams (22) proved the case. Fined 5s. and costs. Assault.—Daniel Lewis, Albert-street, ostler, was summoned by Jane Leonard, Peniel-lane, single woman, on the 17th April.—Complainant said defendant kicked her three or four times, and struck and threatened me at my own door.-P.C. Derlis Williams said the complainants face was bruised when she went to him. Some people were in the habit of annoying and assaulting the woman Fined 2s 6d. and costs, or 14 days. Highway Obstruction.—David Evans, Rh dodyn, Dihewid, tarmer, was summoned by Capt. Herbert Yaughan, Brynog, for having obstructed the high- way at Rhydodyn, by placing a certain gate or gates thereon in or about the month of September last.— Captain Vaughan retired during the hearing of this case.-Defendant did not appear.-P. C. Hughes (13) proved service of summons. Fined 21. and costs.

TOWYN. IN CONTEMPLATION.—There is a moving spirit prevailing the mind and stimulating the energies of bhe inhabitants of this place. The tradesmea. as if by one accord, are pulling down their old. places of business, to make room for others more in hormany with the fashion and taste of the present time. We nete the following places in t&e ordeal of transformation and renovation:—The Medical Hall is being enlarged, altered and beauti- fied; Bran House, the property of Messrs Jones and James, is undsrgoing the same process; Hammomd's Furniture Emporium is increasing visibly e-sery day; Cad van's Arms has been made mo-re worthy of: the name it bears, and is now a fine house, London House and the Cambrian Hotel have eome ender the operation of the same spirit; at the Corbet Arms Hatel a cricket ground, of whieh the place may well be proud, has been prepared, and we understand that a Bowling Club is about to be established in connection with it. We are also given to understand that the whole country may soen hear of something in connection with, these grounds that will, if carried out, place Towya ai once in the front for enterprise and pluck.. THE AGRICDLTCRAL SOCMTT.—A meetiBg: at the Towyn local committee was held at the Corbet Arms Hotel on the 14th inst., when there ware present the following membeM:—Mr W. P- M. Wynne, chairman; Mr Rowlands, Tatybont;: Mr Rowlands, Henshop; Mr Roberta, TydLTnyborlian; Mr Watkins, Penllyn; Mr Panry, Towyn; Mr Janes, Aberdovey; Mr Jones, Vaonc4, and Dr JI.. F: Jones, .retary.-It was resolved to add ths- names, of the following gentlemen to the oommittee--Mir Thomas, Jenkins, Aberdovey; MB Owen Owea, Bencbe; Mr E. Humphreys, Hendrt, Llwyngwri};. Mr Dt. MorriS). Jenes, Maespandy; Mr Evan Evans, Bodilan Fawrj I Mr Phillip, Glanmachlas; Mr Hugh, Evaas, Peay- wern; Mr Edward Roberts, Trefees- Mr D. &. Kirkby, Llanfendigaid; Mr James, Dyffjynglyncul- Mr C. Elliot, Towyn; and Mr EL Roberta, Tyddyny- berllan.—It was proposed by Mr IX. E Kirkby, and seconded by Mr Roberts, TyddyivyberlUn, that the offer of Mr John Jones, Bryndefwydcl,, for the, fields and buildings belongiag to Neptu ie Hall for ~12 129., and te have the use of such land and buildings in the moath of September for fourteen days, be accepted, for thfr Merionethshire Agricul- tural Society.—It was resolved to adjourn the meeting to the 16th of June, and to invite Mr Ellis, the general secretary e>f the society, to attend.— j We understand that the prospects of a good show are fast increasing. m .1 1. t 1,1 .in.1

ROWLAND'S MACASSAK OIL improves the growth of the Hair, and eradicates scarf and danariff. Price 4s. 6d., 7s., and 10s. 6d. (family bottles equal to four small); and 21s., of all chemists, perfumers and ha.ir.dresse.rs. x Th* great success that has attended the introduction of RMkitt's Paris Blue in Squares has induced some dishonest tradesman, for the sale# of extra profit, to substitute inferior Blue in the »ame form. As the Paris Blue in Squares is only srenuine when packed in wrappers bearing I. Rectitt & Sons' name and trade mark, refuse all Blue which is not so wrapped.

MILLS ON FIRE. The Globe Manchester telegram says that early- this morning the Grove Mill, Coys Mill, was found, enveloped m flames, and in an hour was thnroughly gutted. The adjoining mill, belonging to Mr. War- burton was also greatly damaged. The cause of the fre is Bnkr.o^n, but although there ha* been to actual rioting in Haslingfcoa. iiicendiarisai is suspected. BurRley telegram srlys early this morning Whit- takers mill, worth six 1tousaml pounds, was fired. azd burnt to the ground,

RUMOURED DEATH OF EARL RUSSELL. It is reported ia the lobby of the House of Com- is ens that Earl R-Eesell-died this afternoons,

NOTES ON THINGS NOTEWORTHY. Two curious old books recently came wider my notice, one an original copy of "Cocker's Arithme- tic" (date IsSl), the otker "Lilly's Bock ol Know- ledge" (date 1753). The latter predicts the weather of the year frorr- the day of the week on which New Year's Day happens to fall, forecasts the good or evil fortune of individuals according to the day of the month os which they were born, sets forth complete sysfsms of astrology and palmistry, describes a'wheel of fortune,' by which almost any future event may be foretold;, in short, teaches all the exploded superstitions of a by-gone age. It is difficult to realize the fact tha t these grossly absurd superstitions wera almost univewally believed a century ago. It is true that we still have people in Wales who believe in the omnipo- tence of ugly old women; but & century cf two ago that belief was shared by the great miss of tho people of all classes. The old criminal c,.de proves this. Women were burnt to tieafh for witchcraft, some of the most learned men sf the age being their judges, but the belief in witches has- beeu banished from every xjuarter, except a few benighted and secluded spors in some parts of-K-orth and (south Wales, and West of England, a.)d all the superstitions of the "Jl0"k of B;uowledge'' have ;one too. Amid this everlasting puliine-down of lid beliefs and setting-up-of new cnes, it is really refreshing to turn to "Cocker," and to learn that ) times 9 made 81 in the time of William, aiid Mary, just as they do under Tietoria. Cocker, indeed, changeth not. He is more venerable than the 'Book of Knowledge," but he recaains, accepted md believed by every man who has a right to be aatside a lunatic asylum, while the "Book of Knowledger' exists only.' as a curious evidence of the incredible credulity of our great-grandfathers^ In "Uncle Tona's Cabin" Mrs Stowe introduced a rather sceptical gentleman, who, when ask,d what he really believed, began by saying, "Well, I believe in the Multiplication Table." There is a world of meaning in that reply. There are thousands, who, like Mrs Stowe's 8cept.ie; are apt to j contrast the eternal self-evident truths and the complete demonstrations of omthematics with tbe everlasting beliefs which split mankind into tea thousand sects and parties. It is safe to predict that Cocker will be as true aoentury hence as he was two centuries ago; but who will venture to say that the year 1978 will not find some of oar most cherished beliefs as obsolete and as utterly aban- ioned as the philosophy aud! teachings of the ''Book jf Knowledge I I have no desire to encourage a spirit of universal doubt. There are nahler and higher things than arithmetical and geometrical truths which are equally worthy of belief; but unfortunately, these are not the truths on which our teachers lay the greatest stress. Mceh what they teach us will surely gOo-is. indeed, already goiug—to the limbo of 0 exploded superstitions. One practical les&on we can all learn from a study of old books of philosophy. It should at least render us more tolerant and charitable towards men of all beliefs and of none. If many of the beliefs which all men held as true, a century ago, are dead and buried, way not some of the "undoubted truths" which we hold fall in due time befora advancing light and knowledge ? DIOGENES.

THE WATER SUPPLY. It is said that the Town Surveyor will report to,, the Council at the next meeting that Simon's well is drying up. Of course there is nothing in this. If the surveyor, or turncock, or some labourer,—for there is a doubt as whose the dllty is-would only remove a foot or two of the surface earth from the well, and get into the gravel sub-soil, the water would pour ont in. abundance,. as is proved by the quantity that flows from the gravel penetrated by Mr. Hughes, nearly in front of Glynpadarn, during the construction of his main surface drain4 It is a fact well-known that although a considerable sum of money has been expended by the town to secure the water from Simon's weU, the Public Works Committee, who carry out the work, positively refuse to allow the well to be excavated, and have even given instsuetious that it must not be done At present there is only a slight cavity, which might have been scooped out in a few minutes;- there is no excavated welt, as should be the case.

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BIRTHS- On the 10th inst., the wife of Mr David Owen, P.C. (36), Aberystwyth, of a son. On the 11th inst., at Rhyayfirian. the wife of John. Parry, of a daughter. On the 7th inst., the wife of Mr. William Roderick, mason, Blaenplwyf, of a daughter. On the 15th inst., the wife of Mr. Thomas ETans, Bryn, Llartgwyryfon, farmer, of & daughter. DEATHS- On the 10th inst., aged 15 months, Sarah, Ellen on the Hili inst., aged years, John, children of Mr- John Rees, mason, Llrnjjwyry^bn. On the 17th inst aged 85 years, Mass Mary- Griffiths, No. 51, P ortland-street, Aberystwyth. 9n 5 l v at Norwood, aged 62 yeara» Colonel W. T. I?,. Powell, of Nanteos.

— "1 -3T — 1 I MONUMENTS for Churches, Churchyards and Ceme- teries, exQr in Sfcone Marble, and Granite, m&y bemsperjfced in the Show. Rooms, at R. QQmQK* M&rbb'. Works, Swan-hill, Shrewsbury,

RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY. The usual monthly meeting of the Aberystwyth Rural Sanitary Authority was held on Monday, in the Town-hall, present Messrs. H. C. Fryer in the chair, Cape. J. Paull, John Edwards, David Jones, Abraham James, Hugh Hughes (clerk), David Jones (inspector), J. Hughes and Morris Jones (medical officers). APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMEN. Mr. H. C. Fryer proposed that Colonel Lloyd Philipps be chairman for the ensuing year. Capt. Paull seconded.—Carried. Capt. Paull proposed that Mr. H. C. Fryer be 'ice-chairman for the ensuing year. Mr. David Jones seconded—Carried. MINUTES. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. BORTH PAROCHIAL COMMITTEE. The minutes of the Borth Parochial Committee Meetings were read and confirmed, as also the analysis of the water, which appeared in our Columns two weeks ago. Mr. Thomas, engineer for the Borth water supply, presented his report and estimate of cost for carrying out the supply of water. The report Tas as follows To the Rural Sanitary Authority Aberystwyth Union. Borth Water Supp y. Gentlemen,-According to instructions received from the IIorth Parochial Committee, I have made actual surveys and prepared plan-, sections, and estimates of a scheme for water "upply, which I beg to lay before you. The resident population of Old Borth, Morfa Borth and Glan- ywern is stated to be about 1000 and the requirements would not exceed five gallons per head per 24 hours. Your medical officer, Dr Jones, will I believe cenfinn this. „ As to the source of supply, my attention was first called to ^wastad. I found that the springs here were not high enough command the highest building in the district, ana tor this 'eason, s; well also as the inferior quality ol the water, this source was abandoned. m The water now proposed to be utilised is from the Tynyr- ^lig lands, the yield of the springs at present being 20,000 €allons per 24 hours. No doubt this qu3jptity would be much increased if the different spring heads were opened up. This is intended to be done so that the quantity at command shall be beyond doubt. The different waters will be conducted by means of earthen- ware socket pipes to the service reservoir, which is to contain 15,009 gallons, being three days supply for present population. The bottom of tne reservoir will be 56 feet above the highest chimney stack of the hotel, and an average of 100 feet ab»ve general ierei of Morfa Borth. It is intended to fix ten public water taps—known as "patent "Ste water preventers"—in various parts most convenient for public use. At the same time an v householder may have a Private service by paying a rental a# provided by the public health act, 1875. I may add that this plan has answered well In other districts, so much so that the works soon become self There is no reason why this shohld not be the case In Borth. I estimate the cost of the proposed scheme at £ 735. The ««taii3 0f estimate herewith.— I am gentlemen, your obedient Arrant, J. E. THOMAS, Aberystwyth, Sanitary Engineer and Surveyor. May 11th, 1878. Captain Paull proposed that the sanitary authority approve of the scheme, and that the Local Government Board be asked to sanction it. Mr. Abraham James seconded.—Carried. LOAN. Mr. Abraham Jaraes proposed that application be fade for a loan of not exceeding J2800 to be repaid by yearly instalments extending over fifty years. Mr. Edwards seconded.—Carried. The Clerk was instructed to ask for an immediate reply from the Local Government Board, and that 80 soon as he obtained their sanctien, notice should be given to the Parochial committee, to enable them to ask for tenders for carrying out the work. RATING DISTRICT. The question of making a district for the purpose of rating was discussed, and it was resolved to make the whole of the parish of Cyfuethbrenin the separate district. ADJOURNMENT. It was resolved that if it should.be nepessary an ad- journed meeting of the committee be held that day fortnight. CHEQUES. Mr. Abraham Jones proposed that cheques be drawn for the amounts mentioned in the Borth Parochial Committee minutes. Mr. D. Jones seconded.—Carried, Ca NEW MEMBER. *4dT&in Paull proposed that Richard Davies be jt. the Borth Committee. 18 *as seconded and carried. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. Ve Chairman read a letter from the Local Go- the Utnent Board, stating that they had not received th6 reP°r,s of the medical officers, and asking that e authority would request them to send the *?rts fonhwith. "r. Hughes said he had sent his in three months •go. Mr. Morris Jenes read his report, which he for- apded to the Local Government Board. INSPECTOR'S REPORT. Inspector, Mr. D. Jones, presented his Report for the past four weeks as follows Verification of Rivers.—Xow all the notices "ervsd on coins nnnes have expired, but in the majority of <3ases the=<jm *»tb.the notices and the requirements of the K'T^S £ ?' ht Prevention Act is not substantial, and not what might be Up to last Friday there were no fresh cases of small-pox in the nei"hbourhood of Cwmrheidol, and no additional death had taken place. David Rowland, the person who introduced the IsPidemic, was summoned under clause 126 of the Public Health Act, to appear at the Town-hall, Aberystwyth, on the 8th inst., and the magistrates present, Mr. L. Yaughan Davies and Mr. H. Richardes, fined him X2 and costs, and severely reprimanded him in addition. Scarcity of Wat -r « la.nbada.rn.—The operation of drain- 'ng the Llanbadarn flats has been the means of tapping among •other sources, the well that supplied the southern portion of "nbadarn village with water for dietetie use. The inhabitants »that part greatly grumble their loss. The notice I served on f*e occupiers of the Black Lion Inn on the 27th March, to the ect that the house should be made habitable or emptied, has on the 8th inst., but not the one thing or the other is *>«teT' W1>at further °rder W'U tha B#ard Sive in the Chairman read the following communication received respecting the pollution of College of Chemistry, South Kensington Museum, j April 18th, 1878. re. eai"Sir,—In reply to yours of the 6th inst., I have had ne 'en to modify in any way the opinion expressed in the 5th Cat'0*1' the Rivers Pollution Commission regarding the purifi- °f mine water. I have still every confidence that the red of subsidence then recommended and illustrated would nee rnining pollution to a ininimurn.-Yout s, &c., 11- C. PRYER, ESQ. E. FRANKLAND. The Chairman thought extracts from the act .oiiid be printed and circulated among the cap- *ains of mines for them to act upon. It was resolved that 200 copies be printed and distributed at once. The Inspector said he did not knew whether the Cutting of the drain was the fault of the Corporation or Mr. Hughes. Mr Hughes said the people who had complained had no right to the water. The Chairman said the owner of the Red Ltot only wanted a "'tie pressure to make him carry out the work. He had had plans drawn «p, and he, Mr Fryer, had seen them. p, an It was resolved that a notice be given to him t» ▼acate the hoase within fourteen days, or proceed- ings would be taken against him. The Chairman said there were a number of houses ^hfit for habitation, and preisure theuld be put -uPon the worst cases. SANITARY STATISTICS. The Inspector preaentnd the following summary -of sanitary Iletices:- dumber of notices served ai per journal, 1; number of uisances abated as per journal, 1; number of expired notices -*ot fully conplied, 3f. I The Chairman said the district must be in a state to require only ene new metice. DAHGIROUS BUILDING. Capt Paull called attention to a dangerous build- „?,ln foe neighbourhood of Goginan. which he rn 00 Public road. Inspector was instructed to risit the place, id take what steps were necessary. SANITARY STATISTICS FOR THE TEAR 1877. «,Tb* Inspector presented the following repert of the notices served aad complied and uneomplied It daring the year 1877:— number ,f ,erTed (™ines included") as ner «urnal, 87; total number ot notices fully complied with or jTa*n as per journal, #1; tota! number of fresh cases re- to the board a« complaints, exclusive of mines and the applies of villaees, 26; total number of expired notices remaining on this book as not complied with at the end of th* year 1877,25. No legal proceedings were taken in 1877. Num. e'°f reports presented to the Board, 18. the above statistics are strictly Inspector's work. Further »naiys,8 of the figures have been already given to and are con- -wined m the annual reports of the medical officers of health for their respeetive district.

ABERYSTWYTH COUNTY COURT. Thursday. Before Mr. HOMERSHAST Cox, Judge. JUDGMENT SUMMONSES. William Massey ». Kavenhill, claim for .£1108. Od. Adjourned one month, by agreement. Thomas Richards v. D. Evans-Claim for .£4 9s. 0. Order altered to 15s. per month or 21 days commit- ment. T. Richards v. Jehu Jones, X4 9a. Order for 10s. per month or 14 days. John Bee a v. Lewis Davies. Claim for « £ 1112a. 4d. Order to pay or commitment. A number of judgment summonses were struck off the lists owing to the absence of plaintiffs and defen- dants and others were adjourned. A BREWER'S CASE. David Morgan v. William Williams.-Plaintiff resides at Alltlwyd, and defendant at 269 New North- road, Islington.-This was a claim for .£4 lls. Od. Verdict for plaintiff. Judgment stayed until next court with leave to defendant to move for a new trial. DAMAGE BY SHEEP TRESPASS. George Lavington v. William Morgan.-Plaintiff lives at London, and defendant lives at Ponterwyd. This was an action to recover .£47 10s. damage done to a plantation. Mr. Griffith Jones appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. Hugh Hughes, junr., for the defendant. Daniel Jones said he was employed to look after Mr. Lavington's land. He knew the plantation. He knew the defendant. In the beginning of 1876 he saw defendant with some sheep, he threw cne over the hedge to the plantation. His children turned the sheep out. On the 10th November, 1877, defendant had SO sheep in the plantation and witness turned them out. On the 15th there were 14, on the 18th, 36. On the last occasion witness left the sheep in the plantation as he did not know what to do with them. On tha 19th he saw defendant driving some sheep from the bottom to the top of the plantation. On the 23rd there were 29 sheep, on the 9th February, 1878, 15, which he turned out en the 12th. The sheep on each occasion were defendant's, He knaw that, aad had told him repeatedly about the sheep being in the plantation. and he said he could not ascertain how the sheep got in. The sheep killed the trees by eating the tips and buds off them. The wool injured the trees by pre- venting them growing. The trees were larch. The trees were planted in 1874 or 1875. He estimated the damage at J247 10s. By Mr Hughes He did not underlet a field which he held under Mr Lavington to defendant in 1877, which field adjoined the plantation. There was a road between the field and the plantation. The sheep were depastured in a field near his house. There were thousands of sheep in the immediate neighbonrhood of the plantation. The fence of the plantation was not in a bad condition. Other sheep got in the plan- tation continually. He could not say how they got in. It was not possible, he believed, for the sheep to get through the wire fence. They got in at night generally. He never sat up to see how they got in. Complainant had a large sheep walk, and some of the sheep therefrom got in. He knew defendant's sheep by the mark W. M. He would swear that was the mark in 1877, but it had been changed. Some of them had N in addition. There were sheep in the planta- tion on several occasions belonging to other people; some of them were complainant's tenants. The 29 sheep en the 23rd November were all marked W M. The sheep conld not get into the plantation so easily in 1877 as in 1874, 1875 and 1876 because he had blocked the holes up. There was good grass under the trees. Re-examined by Mr Jones He saw defendant put one sheep in. He preferred keeping his opinion to himself as to how the sheep got in. His Honour: You do. You must give that opinion now to me. His opinion was that some one was putting the sheep in. By His Honour: He believed complainant knew he was coming to give evidence to-day. He had warned defendant not to put the sheep in. R. Claridge said on the 15th November last he assisted last witness in turning out some sheep from the plantation. They turned out 17 14 were defen- dant's. He had seen defendant's sheep there on many occasions. He helped to put 36 in a stable to frighten defendant. By Mr Hughes The 14 sheep were marked W M He repaired the fence in 1877. There were holes in the fence through which sheep could get in from the road. There were sheep in the plantation most days belonging to various persons. There was a fire in the, plantation which did a deal of harm. William Morgan said he was a miner, residing near Dyffryn Castell. He took a field off Jones in Septem- ber, 1877. He had five sheep at the time. They were marked W, and some of the sheep had the let- ter N. There were other sheep marked W and N. On the 10th November the sheep were turned out of the field. He held a field from Captain Corbett. The sheep were not in the plantation. He turned the sheep into the field, he had off Capt. Corbet. He did not help Daniel Jones to turn the sheep out of the wood on that day. On the 15th he helped to turn some sheep out of the planta- tion. Claridge did not give him 14 sheep which were hie out of the plantation on the 15th November. He did not hear Claridge say 14 sheep were his, and that he acknowledged they were his. It was not true; he had not 14 sheep in the plantation that day. He did not take sheep from Ciaridge, they were turned out on to the turnpike road. He was told that some of his sheep were in the plantation. He went there with a dog, and the sheep belonged to William James, living near Aberystwyth. Some were the property of Capt. Bramwell. He ha.d been a shep- herd for years. Not one of the sheep were marked W.M. "My name is William Morgan, and they say my sheep are marked WM. Mine are marked W, and some have N in addition. There were more than 36 sheep in the wood on the 18th. There were none of mine." On the 19th he was in Aberystwyth. It WAS hiring fair. He left home at six o'clock in the morning. On the 21st of November he sent his sheep, all but seven, to Pantmawr. He met with an accident in the mine on the 8th February. He had seven sheep at that time. Daniel Jones had never said a word about his sheep trespassing in the plantation. He knew the fence on the turnpike road; sheep could get through. He had not examined the trees. By Mr Jones: The field he had off Capt. Corbett was eleven acres, Ciaridge, Jones, and Williams were there on the 17th November, when there were 17 sheep turned out. He was "fetched to the plantation, and told that his sheep were there, and asked to send. his deg to get them out. He did so, and turned the sheep on the turnpike road. They then went to a public house. A row took place before they left. They swore the sheep were his, and he denied that. On the 18th he got up very early to see if his sheep were in the plantation. There were more than 36 sheep there then. His field was divided from the plantation by the turnpike road. On the 19th he did not drive some sheep from the top to the bottom of the plantation. He was up about daybreak te walk to Aberystwyth. Ponterwyd was about 14 miles from where he lived. He ha.d seen Daniel Jones cut grass in the plantation. Upwards of 12 months ago he received, with several others, letters from Capt. Harvey not to trespass. John Davies, sheep farmer, said he had kept sheep for years. His sheep were maked N. He knew defendant's uheep because he had kept them. He never saw W.M. on defendant's sheep. He was as good a shepherd as any in the district, and had never seen sheep marked in such a way.. The sheep were there to be seen, marked as they were five years ago. The mark had not been altered. He had been to examine the damage, and found that the tops of the trees had been cut off. It might have been done in some instances for years, because they appeared old, and branches had grown from the cut. None of the damage appeared to have been under a year aud a. half or two years. All the damage he saw he should estimat", at £ 3 or £ 3 10s. Many of the trees had withered away years ago. He could not understand on what basis the damages were reckoned. He could not say by whose sheep the damage was done, as he was in the habit of seeing a large number of sheep there. The fence was not fit to keep out He went past the place four times since the puddle of April, and on each case saw sheep. He +1"™Qseei1 ^e^endant's sheep in the plantation. Some T/*5° 8a^ two. It waa about a month baek. u n 8 gare corroborative evidence as to sheep marked W.M. Defen- dant s were marked W. and W.N. More than a year a*w Ta«Vfn s sheep in the wood. Y' examined the plantation, an«l nearly half of the trees had withered away; some had been cut with a kmle or sharp instrument. John Jenkins gave corroborative evidence Mr. Hughes and Mr. Jones then aummed up the eyidemw, and his Honour gare a verdict for plaintiff for £ 310. LLANBADARN SCHOOL BOARD T JOHN GMTMTHB. MART GRIFFITHS V. LLANBADARN SCHOOL BOARD! The first of these actions was brought by the plaintiffii to recover the sum of £ 4t 14s. damage done to a wall and privy separating the plaintiffs' premises from the defendants. Mr A. J. Hughes appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr Kimber, of 22, Queen-street, Cheapside, London, for the defendants. The second case was brought by the plaintiff to recover the sum of ,£10 damages for obstrueting a well at the corner of the defendants' school, and for an injunction to restrain the dsfenda-nts from con. tinuing the said obstruction. Mr Kimber appeared for the plaintiff, and MrÀ. J. Hughes for the de. fendant. Before the case was heard both parties agreed that the result in one case should decide the other. A large model of the ground and school in question was produced, showing the sites of the wells, the school before and after the extension, the privies, and the wall in question. Mary Griffiths said she was the daughter of the late John Griffiths. For many years before his death he was in possession of the cottage and garden of which the model was produced. She had remained in the house with her mother after that time for seven years, and then let the house, reserving the right for the use of the house. There was an old well at the back of the school in the north-western corner. It was about three feet deep. It was not full of water in the middle of the summer, but there was water there. Her fatherjand mother used the water, as she herself had since the death of her mother. Before the addition to the school she could go past the front of the school house to the well. She used the water for domestic and dietetic purposes. It was 1 pure water. About fifteen years ago the school people blocked up the road. That was during the lifetime of her mother. Her brother pulled it down at the time. He was not sued for so doing. She re- collected Mr. Pngh having some conversation with her mother. Her mother complained of the wall being built, as she did not agree to be deprived of the well. She had to build another well behind her ( house, where they had now built the closets. She be- lieved Mr. Atwood was the solicitor for Mr. Pugh and the trustees. She saw Mr. Killin, one of the I churchwardens. Mr. Atwood told the trustees that i they could not go farther without the consent of Margaret Griffiths. She had to carry the water 1 nearly a mile. Neighbours often asked for a pitcher of water, which she used to let them have. Many persons used to get water from the well in the corner. She complained to Mr. Bonsall, chairman of the School Board that they had deprived her of the water. The water from the front of the school was not fit to drink. By Mr. Hughes: Her father died in the year 1846. John and Ann Jones had been her tenants for the I past seven years. She had not spoke to them about the case. Half of the wall covered the well. The I well was sunk about fifteen years ago. There was f no water coursing through the pipe placed by the ) school people. The inspector of nuisances objected to the so-called earth closets. She had not called him < and did not suppose Mr. Hughes had. The children used to come to them for water after school was over. They did not go to the well for water because they had no jug or can. Her mother did not allow the children to go to the well. Both wells were the pro- perty of her and her mother. She used to put thorns against the well to prevent children going to < the weli. Her mother used to keep ducks, but ( she had to take care they did not goto the well. She < looked after them many years. The ducks did not get to the original well. She did not know if the children used the well as a privy. She never saw any nuisances until the closets were put up. When the I children committed a nuisance her mother com- plained. It was only once or twice. She wanted to J sell some land to the School Board, and gave David Jones, the clerk to the School Board, the plan pro- duced, and which plan she wanted back. John Griffiths draw up the plan. She examined the plan before it was sent to the Board. She had made com- < plaints to the School Board about three years ago. 1 She did not bring any action against the Board. She I left the present action to her brother. I Re-examined by Mr. Kimber Ann Jones told her she was coming to give evidence against her. The ducks could not get at tha well because of the thorns. She had not used the old well behind the school for the past 16 years. She had not used the well because it was blocked up with a wall and the new part of the school without her mother's consent. She was not aware when she was in the court last time that she was giving evidence against her brother. The boys did not use the well as a privy. The schoolmaster told me many times that they did not. She gave her brother sole authority in the case. Thomas Griffiths said he was brother of the last witness, and was the eldest son of the late J.Griffifchs He remembered the well for 35 years. The water for domestic use came from the well at the end of the rock. He had the right of way at the back and the front. When his father died his mother continued to do the same thing. He had used the water himself. The first obstruction -was mmcle about 16 years ago in building the new part. They could still get past the obstruction. The School Board laid pipes from the well when they blocked up the road to the well, and brought a pipe to the front of the school. This was done to satisfy his mother. There was no drinkable water from the pipe. About ten years ago his sister wrote up to say they had blocked up the road, and a new well was sunk by his mother. This well was blocked up with a wall, and was not now fit to drink, owing to the closets being built ever or near the well. Thomas Griffiths said he pulled the wall down to take away the obstruction to the well. He had squoze round between the school and the wall. He pulled down the wall 16 years ago, and he pulled it down a short time ago. He did not pull it down a second time because he did not think proper.. The new well would hold about two gallons of water. He went round to the back of the school to exercise his right. He had been away from Llanbadarn manv years. His father made the well. His mothei told him. The first originator of the property was his grandfather. He could not remember it (laughter). Up to the time the coal shed was built they could get round. He had never heard of the water being pollu- ted by the using it as a privy. i John Humphreys, shoemaker, LIanbaAarn, said he was 64 years of age. He had lived in Llanbadarn all his life. The late John Griffiths was his brother-in- law. He lived in the cottage for about 15 years before he died. He could not say from where he got water. He knew the school; a well had been dug there before he came. The well was dug in the corner of the school house. Anyone that liked to use the water had it. He had had water from the well himself for dietetic and domestic purposes. The well was closed up about fifteen years ago. No one had faith to drink the water since the closets had been built. Jane Evans, sister of the defendant, said she was 53 years of age. She saw the well dug when she was five years old. Her father and a labourer dag the well. The water was used for all purposes all the year round, and came oat of the rook. Many of the villagers used the water. The children did not use the well as a privy. The children were not allowed to go to the well for water. She used to fetch water for them, and then the well was covered up. The ducks and geese did not go to the well. The ob- struction was placed there about fifteen years ago. She had got round after the school was added to, and fetched water away. She did that up to the time the closets were built. There was a. wall and a. coal shed now. Mary Humphreys (44), Llanbadarn: She had water from the well on one occasion, but had drank the water away many times. Mrs Griffiths used to scold if they went without permission. They used to go to Mrs Griffiths for a cup. She remembered the well when she was seven years old. She went to the school. The ohildren, so far as she knew, never went to the well to commit a. nuisance. Mary Lewis (70), Llanbadarn: She had lived in Llanbadarn 50 years. She was born there. She recollected the well at the corner of the school, and ha.d carried a deal of water from it up to the time the privies were erected. John Hughes (67), Llanbadarn, said he had lived there,all his life; he remembered the well, and had water from it many times. He had water from the well 45 years ago. He had never tried to get behind since the school was estended. Morgan Rees (66), Llanbadarn: He had came and drunk a deal of water from the well in question. He remembered it was a slope before the school was built. He could not say where the well was then. He did not know when the well was made nor wh. made it. This concluded the case, for the defence. Hi", Honour declined to hear the other side. His Honour briefly summed up the evidence he had heard, and said the defendant had failed to prove a. right of way to the well. Miss GarifBiths could not do what she was trying to do—set np an exclusive right of way to the well when witness after witness stated that they had the right, and wider those circum- stances it would be an injustice that one alone should have a right of way. He thought from all points that Miss Griffiths had failed to prove her case, and he should give judgment for plaintfSs, and certified for costs in favour of the School Board in both actions to be taxed as provided by the 11th section of the County Courts Act, 1867.

'I: A COMPLIMENT TO OUR GIFTED TOWNSMAN DR. PARRY. Dr. Parry has received the following communication from Lord Aberdare;— 1, Queen's Gate, S.W., May 14th, 1878. Dear Dr. Parry,—I have received from Paris an answer to my letter to the Princess of Wales. Her Royal Highness has graciously and with mneh pleasure consented to accept the dedication of your Opera of "Blodwen." It gives me great satisfaction to have been the means of obtaining for it this dedication. I trust that it is destined to do honor to yourself and to the musical reputation of Wales.—Believe me, very faithfully yours, ABERDARE.

LLANCYNFELIN. BOARD SCHOOL.—The following is H.M. Inspec- tor's report for the year ended Feb. 28th.—(Entry on master's certificate.-This school is steadily improving in attainments and attendance, and promises to become a very good school. Its present condition does Mr Prosser much credit.)-,Uixed School—"This school is steadily improving in attainments, and promises to become a very good school. In the examination the lower part of the first standard failed, and the spelling with them, and the reading in the fourth standard, were rather weak, but in other respeets the results of the examination in the elementary subjects were very satisfactory, the hand-writing and arithmetic being very good. The extra subjects, grammar, geography, and sewing, were fair, except the parsing in the fourth standard, which was poor. The premises are very good, and reflect much credit on the school buard.lnfant School—This school has been brought into satisfactory order, and is fairly instructed. The scholars should be trained to answer individually when questioned, and to write between lines. Easy reading bookg are required, and the black board should be re-painted. An effort should be made to increase the attendance. Average attendance of mixed school, 119; grant J2104 19a., equal to 17s. 7id. per head. Grant for infant school, X26 16s. 6d; total grant for both schools £ 131 15s. 6d. ————

BORTH. PAROCHIAL COMMIT I'EE—At a meeting of the Borth Parochial Committee, held at the Gazette Roam, Borth, on the 11th (instead of the 10th) day of May, 187S. Present Mr A. Ll. Lewis, chairman; Capt. John Francis, vice-chair- man; Capt. David Rees; Mr T. G. Thomas; David Jones, inspector, and J. E. Thomas, engineer. Finance.—After examining the list of items presented by the inspector, amounting in all to zC5 16s. Std., being the amount of expenses and liabilities incurred by the same in connection with analysis of waters; it was proposed by Capt. David liees, seeonded by Capt. John Francis, and carried unanimously, that the committee request the Rural Sanitary Authority to draw a cheque to the amount of X6 3s. 8sd. in favour of the inspector, and that he should, out of this sum, pay forthwith all remaining liabilities connected with water analysis, together with the item of seven shillings due to Mr Phillip Williams in consequence of a resolution passed at the first meeting of the committee, held on the 22nd day of June, 1877, and that he should produce the receipts for the several items paid, at the next meet- ing. Surveyor.-It was also unanimously agreed that Mr J. E. Thomas, engineer and surveyor, should have, at the same time, a cheque for ,£10 as part payment on account of his professional services to the committee in conuection with the water scheme. Treasurer -1& was proposed by Capt. David Rees, and seconded by Mr T. G. Thomas, that Capt. John Francis should act as a local treasurer for the committee during the construction of the water works, and that the Rural Sanitary Authority are requested to furnish the Parochial Comtnitlee with a cheque for £1.5, to a fund at their disposal, to meet additional demands. New Member.—It was proposed by Capt. David Rees, and seconded by Capt. John Francis that the Rev. Richard Davies, Calvinistic Methodist minister, Cambrian Terrace. Borth, be proposed to the Rural Sanitary-Authority as a fit and proper person to be a member of the Parochial Committee, in the room of:G. G. Williams, Esq., disqualified on account of non-attendance. Water Supply.-It was lastly unanimously resolved tkat it would be proper on the part of the committee to attend at Aberystwyth on the 13th iust., in order to earnestly request the Sanitary Authority to cause the scheme to be carried out as quickly as possible; and J. E. Thomas should also present to the same his plans, estimates, and report.

MACHYNLLETH. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, Wednesday, MAY 15TH>—preseat Mr R. Gillart (chairman), Mi Owen Daniel and J. H. Jones (vice-chairmen), Messrs Richard Jones, J.J. Jones, L. P. Davies, Griffith Griffiths, David Jones, J. J. Humphreys, David Evans, Andrew Roberts, Griffith Jones, John Tudor, William Pughe and David Erans, (acting clerk). Relief.—Amount expended in out-door relief during the past fortnight:—Machynlleth district, per Mr T. Thomas, 35t 4s. 6d. to 175 paupers Darowen district, per Mr Daniel Howell, 521 8s. 8d to 226 paupers Peanal district, per Mr John Jones. 5H. 6s. to 260 paupers. Number in .the house 36. Vagrants relieved 65 Service of Summons -The clerk produced a let- ter from the Local Government Board stating that the subject of serving summonses on defendants who reside at a distance would receive the consi- deration of the board. The clerk was directed to draw up a petition to the Loeal Government Board requesting them to take some steps whereby ser- vice by affidavit would be made legal. Summonses are now served by affidavit in several unions in North Wales. The Rhyl Conference.-The chairman, who had attended the Rhyl conference, gsve the board a re- port of the business transacted there. A vot. of thanks was passed to the chairman for representing their board at the meeting. COUNTY COURT, W DNESDAY.—Before Mr IIomer&ham Cox, Judge. There were 44 new plaints, four adjourned calls and four original summonses. Watch and Chain Case—A travelling jeweller, named William Samuel Rothband, sued a man named Brees for X5 18s. 6d., the balance for a gold albert. Defendant said he had agreed to receive 10s. per month but did not produce the book with the entry in. His Honour said he ought to have done so he know enough of the law for that he had been before him many times. He would adjourn the case until next court for him to produce the books. The same plaintiff sued Robert Arnold for the balance on a silver geneva watch, sold to him for ■ £ 1 5s. Plaintiff said the watch was to be paid for by monthly instalments of 5s. The watch was bought in December last, but it did not go well at all. He wrote a letter to plaintiff telling him the watch was faulty, and said he would not pay him for it until he saw him himself. His Honour gave judgment for plaintiff for the whole amount and the costs of the day. Mr. Rowlands, Machynlleth, appeared for the defendants in both cases. Highway Board Case.-Breece v. John Owen.— In this case the plaintiff, who is a labourer, sued the defendant, John Owen, who is the Surveyor to the Highway Board of Machynlleth district, for 14s wages due to him for breaking stoaes. Mr Rowland appeared for defendant. Plaintiff said he had agreed to break the stones at a shilling per load. This was three years ago. He broke 56 loads at a shilling, but the price having been reduced to 9d., he only broke seven loads at that sum. The total amount came to X3 Is. 3d., of which £ 2 4s. 6d. had been paid leaving a balance of 16s. 9d, He (plaintiff), was ao scholar and did not know the real balance, so he sued for 14s. Cross-examined They were all river stones none of them field stones, which werfe to be carted at 9d. per load. When they were nearly all cut defendant said he would only give 9d. per load for the remaining seven loads, and he agreed to do it. He bad never been told by defendant that there was a complaint at the Highway Board about the breaking of the stones. He left off breaking tbe stones of hift own accord and not because he was dismissed, for not breaking them properly. The defendant, John Owen, said that in 187S he made a contract with Breese for breaking 56 loads ef stone at Is. per load. They were not properly done and he had to reduce the price of the last seven loads to 9d. He paid plaintiff X2 149. 2d. thus leaving a balance of only 7s. Id. There were some stones badly cut in every load, and he had orders from the Highway Board to dismiss him. His Honour asked the defendant to produce the entry of the money he had paid. Defendant said the book produced was an invoice book, and that payment had not been entered in it. He had no other book to make entries beside that. His Honour said that if he had been allowed from the Highway Board X2 14s. 2d. he must have the entry somewhere. The auditor, who was present, having explained the book, His Honour said that in a case lifce this the law did not allow of its being brought up after three „ years, but within three months. Judgment was given for foe defendant with j partial costs.

LLANILAR. 1 CONFIRMATION.—On Wednesday, the 8th inst., a confirmation was held by the Bishop of the diocese at the above place. Thera were about 40 candi- dates presented for the parishes of Llauilar Rhosdie, Llanafa-n, Gwnws, Lledrod and Ystrd Meurig. The litany was read by the Rev. J. Evaissa curate of the parish, and the preface to the con- firmation service by the Rev. J. T. Griffiths, vicar, ¡ who acted as chaplain. The Bishop addressed the candidates in both languages in his usual simple and impressive style.