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"liREY'S (P.rt doe) CAMOMILE PILLS.- These well (after a public trial of 35 years) have been proved in cases to be one of the best and safest Family »!Setavis known. They are a careful admixture of the mildrst &-y' t}, "Perients, and do not contain a particle of mercury or f; h/'Hou ,r mineral substance whatever. They speedily removi ??8s. Indigestion, Habitual CoMiveness, Liver Com- r?e Gravel, Loss of Appetite, Rheumatism, Pains in and all Impurities of the Blood. They unite a In Ulavration with a sucee-sful effect. The Young and Deli- 1/ flv t ,ake ^-hese Pills without difficulty or danger. The aged I h»-e,,ii^o ''hem with rhe utmos' safety and benefits■>Id by most 1-ts I I h»-e,,ii^o ''hem with rhe utmos' safety and benefits■>Id by most >li tor i>i!n boxes, Is tjd., 2s 91, and 4s 6d each or of the Pro- r^'oo V hotnas B. Humphrey (late Henry Humphrey), Port- 'S'U^'nh Wale-; wholesale of Messrs B irron, Squire and Co., Evans, Sons, and Compy., Liverpool. 00c°vetv ,rEY'S TUS-INE (registered), a new and valuable K r> Covahs, Colds, Axthma, Consumption, Hooping KTA^ronchitU, Hoartcncxs, Lous of Voice, and nil Saip-^olri0,!the Throat and Luwjtt One doze gives instant re- th or y most Chemists in Bottles Is Hd 2a 9d, and 4s6d n1*1"' Proprietoi', Thomas B. Humphrey, Operative i V0!, 's .Ortmadoc, North Wales. Wholesale of Messrs TRI!LLRE, and Co., London; Messrs Eraus, SODS, and J Liverpool. I

MARKET REPORTS. CORN AVERAGES, For the week ending Saturday, Dec. 4th. The following are the quantities (in quarters) sold, and the prices, this year and last year:— QUANTITIES SOLD. PRICES. This year. Last year. This year. Last year. Wheat 42,297. 64,783 46i 7d 44s 8d Barlev 84,226 96,384 36s Id 43s 81 Oats 3,432 4,142 25s Id 28s 7d CORN, &e. LIVERPOOL, TUESDAY.-A more active demand was experienced for wheat to-day, but though prices were firm they may not be quoted dearer. Flour unchanged. Beans 6d per quarter higher. Peas firm. Oats easier. Indian corn, owing to scarcity, became very buoyant, closing at an advance of about Is 9d per quarter. Palais'; (last wot! I American 9J Od. to lls. 5cl. per lOOtb ifndpvji 37,. 0,. tr 42s Oct. k. £ uib Foreign s'nlcy ;> 34. S i. u> 3s 101. per 60ib Kuan »ean8 4ls. Od. o 43,. 0d. 4801b LONDON, MONDAY.—The supply of foreign wheat last week was moderate, but there were good arrivals of oats, barley, and beans. English wheat 4,351 quarters, Scotch 123 quarters, foreign 18,933 quarters; exports 13) quarters. The show of fresh samples from the near counties this morning was short; condition moderate. The best lots went off at about last week's rates. The foreign trade was slow, but very firm. Country flour 20,271 sacks, foreign 2,003 sacks 105 barrels. Norfolks were a slow sale. Foreign descriptions, both in sacks and barrels, found a moderate demand, at previous rates. English barley 2,380 quarters, Scotch 1,326 quarters, foreign 23,8,9 quarters. Malting descriptions were no dearer, and grin-ling sold steadily at last week's rates. The malt trade was very quiet. Maize 2.")2 quarters the absence of supplies hardene the value of this grain; sound maize 61 dearer. English oats 543 quarters, Scotch, 396 quarters, foreign 59,688 quarters. Notwithstanding the good supply of foreign, the cold weather kept up the value of this grain, and there wa3 a fair trade at an advance in some cases of 31 to 6J per quarter. English beans 762 quarters, Scotch 40 quarters, foreign 58J quarters. The severe weather made all desrip- tions fully as dear. English peas 732 quarters, foreign 5,826 quarters. Both hog peas and those for boiling were firm. ■I-TUNNM- pt-ioy Tsmra f)P-kiN ANP i •< .•ARK L \hb. L. in^s qr. Wheat, new, Sssax arid K.aa. :< <• •• •• Ditto ditto rod •• « 47 Whbat. Nort jit, ^.ncoia, an.i 1 •• •• 46 54 Bdftns^ •• •• •• 25 Klour, per sack ot 28 ILU. t'est I'OV/ZI lio^^chohis, 48; to 47s. L'VERPOOL, FRIDAY.—Only a moderate trade was done in wheat, without quotable change in prices, but ex- cept at a concession sales in any quantity were difficult. Flour dull. Beans firm. Peas fully as dear as previously. Oats quiet. Indian corn in moderate request, at a decline of 31 per quarter. SHREWSBURY, SATURDAY.— This market was well attended, and a large quantity of English grain was on off er. Wheat moved slowly at last week's prices, aud good barley, at a further slight reduction, went freely into consumption. The quotations were as follow:— s. <i. •. a. White wheat, per 76 lbs 8 0 to 9 0 Red ditto, 11 7 4 8 6 Barley, per 38 quarts .5 0 5 9 Oats, per 225 lbs 200 8 0 Beans, per 235 lbs 19 6 6 6 Peas, per 225 lbs 19 0 n -0 0 Malt, per imperial bushel 8 9 9 0 BRIDGNORTH, SATURDAY. ThA quotations at ht close of this market were Fine white wheat, 7s 4d to 93 Od per 72 lbs fine red wheat, 6s 8d to 8s 6d. Malting barley, 5s 4d to 5s 8d per 38 quarts; grinding ditto, 13s 6d to 14s Od per 10 scores. Beans, 16s Od to 23i Od per 10 scores. Peas, 17s Od to 18i Od per 10 scores. Oats, 14s Od to 23s Od per 8 scores. Indian corn, 14s 6d to 14s 9d per 10 scores. Vetches, OOs Od to OOs Od per imp. bushel. Malt, 8s 6d to 8.. 9d per imperial bushel.—There was a good attendance of farmers, dealers, and millers, and a good demand for samples of good dry wheat, which were rather scarce. Malting barley was quiet, and business on the whole was limited. CHESTER, SATURDAY.—Wheat was in small supply, and red qualities were sold at 7s to 7s 3d per 75 lbs. Oats and barley unchanged in value. LONDON, WEDNESDAY.—The market was very quiet. English wheat without alteration: foreign steady; old samples realized full values. Flour was a quiet trade American dull. Barley steady, at late rates. Oats sold at fully last Mon Jay's quotations. Maize 6d dearer on the week. Beans and peas very firm, and the turn against buyers.—Arrivals: British wheat, 710 quarters; barley, 440 quarters. Foreign wheat, 10,910 quarters; barley, 2,410 quarters; oats, 45,760 quarters; maize, 1,740 quar- ters flour, 660 sacks and 3,240 barrels. ABERYSTWYTH, MONDAY.—Wheat, 7s Od to 7s 6d per bushel; barley, 4s 9d to 5a 6d oats, 3s 61 to 4s 3 i eggs, 0 to 10 for a shining, oalt butter, 14d to 15d fresh ditto, OOd to 18d per lb; fowls, 4s Od to 5;1 Od per couple; ducks, 4s 6d to 5s 6d per couple; geesd, 4" Od to 6s Od each; turkeys, 5s Od to 7s 6d each; potatoes, Os Od to 4s Od per measure. WELSHPOOL, MONDAY.- Wheat. 7a Od to 8" Od pe, So lbs; barley, 5s Od to 53 9d per 40 quarts; oats, 20s Od to 22s 6d per bag; butter, 18d toJ19d per lb eggs, 00 t, 8 for a shilling; fowls, 4s 6d to 5s Od per Icouple dncks, 4s 6d to 5s 6d; geese, 5s Od to 7s 6d each; turkeys, 5s 6d to 7s Od each potatoes, 8 lbs for sixpence; beef, 8d to lOd; mutton, 9d to lid; veal, Od to 9d pork, 7d to 8!d per lb. NEWTOWN, TuBSDAY (Dec. 7th).-Wheat, 7s 61 io 8s Od barley, 5i 3d to 5a 9d oats, 20s to 23s per bag eggs, 0 to 8 for a shilling; butter, I8d to 19d per lb; fowls, 3s 6d to 4s 6d per couple ducks, 53 Od to 5s 6i pet couple, geese, 5s Od to 6s Odeach turkeys, 6s Od to 7s 0 each; potatoes, 8 lbs for sixpence beef, 81 to 10 1 pe lb; mutton, 9d tolOd; veal, Od to Od pork, 7id to 8J1. OSWESTRY, WEDNESDAY (Dec. 8th).—The folio win, were the Quotations:—Wheat, 7s Od to 7s 6d; barley, (malting), 5s 01 to 5s 3d oats, 4s Od to 48 6d potatoes, per measure of 90 lbs, Os Od to 4s 61; new potatoes, 01 to Od per lb; butter, la 6d to Is 7d per lb; eggs, 00 to 8 for a shilling; fowls, 3s 6d to 4s 6d per couple; ducks, 4s Od to 5a Od per couple. CATTLE. LIVERPOOL, MONDAY. —The stock on offer was less than last week, and consisted of 3,214 beasts and 6,247 sheep. Anything of good quality was scarce, and met with a brisk demand. Prices in favour of sellers. Country buyers were not numerous. There were no diseased cattle or sheep in the market to-day.-Prices: Best beasts, Bid to 9d per lb; second ditto, 6d to 8d; sheep, 8d to 10id per lb. VIETROPOLITAN, MOND,&Y.-The total imports of foreign stock into London last week consisted of 13,884 head. In the corresponding week last year we received 11,799; in 1873, 5,620; in 1872, 5,572; and in 1871, 10,475 head. The inclement weather has been a hindrance to the cattle trade to-day. From our own grazing districts the arrivals of beasts have been only moderate, but there has been some improvement in the condition. A large supply has been received from Ireland. Sales have progressed quietly and unevenly, and quotationns have bien hardly so firm. For the best Scota and crosses 6s to 6s 2d per 8 lbs has been paid. From Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, and Northamptonshire we have received about 1,800, from Norfolk 150, from other parts of England about 300, from Scotland 254, and from Ireland about 2,000 head. The foreign side of the market has been very sparingly supplied. With a quiet trade, late rates have been about obtained. As usual, the sheep pens have been very thinly stocked, nevertheless butchers have purchased very cautiously, and but little business has resulted. The best Downs and half- breds have sold at 7s 2d to 7s 4d per 8 lbs. Calves have changed hands at about late rates. Pigs have sold slowly. BIRMINGHA M, TUESDAY.—There was an increase in the number of beasta on offer to-day, which came hand in fair saleable condition. The beef trade ruled steady, at fully late rates. Sheep were a fair supply, for which there was a quiet trade, without alteration in prices. Fat pigs were a moderate supply, and trade fa'r.—Quotations as follow: Beef, 7fd to 9d per lb; mutton, 9d to 10 £ d per lb; bacon pigs, 10s Od to lis 9.1 per 830 re; porket ditto, 12s Od to 12s 6d per score. SALFORD, TUIIBDAt.-The supply of cattle on offer was about the same as last week, but a slight improvement was noticeable in quality. A good demand was expe- rienced, at about late rates. The show of sheep was smaller, and trade ruled dull at a slight reduction. Good veal calves made full figures. -Quotations: Beef, 6id to Bid; muttoD, 8td to lOJd; veal, 91 to lOJd per lb. MISCELLANEOUS. LIVERPOOL PROVISION, FRilDi&Y.- Butter: Irish quiet; holders of Canadian accept rather less money in order to sell. Bacon Prices are again in buyers favour. Lard continues steady. Cheese The demand continues disappointing, and prices are weaker. Beef has declined 28 6d to 55 per tierce. Pork still scarce. LONDON PROVISION, MONDAY.-The arrivals last week from Ireland were 349 tirkins butter and 4,506 bale- bacon, and from foreign ports 21,329 packages butter aa 2,158 bales bacon. The svere weather has caused an improved demand for butter, particularly for the finest descriptions of foreign, and an advance of about 4s per cwt generally obtained. For Irish at present bit little enquiry, but an improved demand is looked for. The bacon market rul^dfirn^ and at the close of the week an advance of 4s on W^'erford, and 5$on Limerick and Hamburg has been established. LONDON POTATO, MONDAY.—During the past week the arrivals from abroad have been moderate, but very few of our home growth have come to market. E.ex Regents 100s to 135s per T.H,. Kent „ 1 Os to 14Gs llukes 130s to l»0s „ Victorias lo 1:os Kitlneys n0s to 130s „ Rocks 80s to 95* LONDON HOP, MONDAY.—There is no change to report in the tone of our market, which remains quiet, buyers confining their operations to immediate require- ments. Holders of fine hops show no disposition to accept other than extreme values, on account of their scarcity. Here and there less money is taken for low and medium hops, when pressed for sale. Continental markets are a trifle easier. Mid and East Kent £ i 0 £ 5 12 £ 7 0 Weald of Kent 2 10 4 10 5 1^ Sussex 2 10. 4 10. 5 5 Farnhams 5 10 — 7 0 Country Farnhams 4 10 0 Yearling 5 0 7 0 LIVERPOOL WOOL, FRIDAY.—The public sales of sundry kinds of foreign held here this week comprised a total of 18,250 bales, of which about 6,700 bales fouud buyers at the sales or immediately after. The principal descriptions disposed of were Egyptian of a medium class at about late rates; inferior Oporto at a decline of fd to Id per lb; Peruvian about Id lower than at the September sales. Of Morocco wools, 4,200 bales were offered, but, there being no demand for them, they were all withdrawn. Our next River Plate sheepskin sales will take place on Friday, the 10th instant, when about 3,600 bales will be brought forward.—The quotations are: East India, white, 9d to 15.1J; yellow, Gd to 14!d; grey, &c, 3d to lOd; washed 2 Peruvian, lid to 18d.; washed River Plate, lOd to 16.1 unwashed River Plate, 6d to l0\d. Washed Morocco, 8 to lOd; unwashed Morocco, 6d to 8jid. Egyptian white, 9d to 15|d. Oporto fleece, 12gi to 13g 1. Mohair, 3s 5d tc 3s 5gd. Alpaca, 2s 5d to 2s (id per lb. LONDON WOOL, MONDAY.—The wool market lemains much in the amie position. For English there has been but little enquiry, and prices are unaltered, with moderate supplies offering. As regards Colonial, the publie sales are going off steadily so far as relates to Australian produce, which is firm in value. Cape sorts, on the other hand, have been dulL and lower in price. GUKJŒIT <'KIm;; This year. Last yexr. (Per lb.) s. d.. it. s. (t. a. d. FLBKOES—SoaiiidoA-n aoggata. 1 5:to 1 6 1 6{ to 1 6 Hau-oreddiU.- 1 1 5 1 6j iieeces 15 16..15 16 S. Dowi ew33 and vycth-rs i 5i 5 1 4 1 15 iioiceatur 1 5 1 6 1 5 1 1 6 1 1 6 1 < Prime 1 4 1 5 1 4 i r, Gaoioo • iupar "i •' X *joiabi:tg, wcthsr »i.« 8 _• 17 7 Pi Moik 4* 1 o 4- 5 l,o.4 u -8 1 8 J 4 flog matohisg } 8 1 8 8 !<f Pick took matoidsg 1 4; 1 5 4i 1 6 iiito — ..13 14 3 14 WOLVERHA.MPTON HIDE, SKIN, AND FAT, SATURDAY.—Hides, 95 Ib and upwards, 5id per lb; 85 1) to 94 lb, aid 75 lb to 84 lb, 4g1; 65 lb to 74 lb, 3§d ;456 lb to 64 lb 3| 1; 55 lb and under, 3d; cows, 3d to 3^ i; bulls, Od to 3gd flawed and irregular, 0d to 2^d; kips, s' 8 Id to 3d. Horse hides, JS Od to 00s 0d each. Calf, 17 lb and upwards, 5hd per lb; 12 lb to 16 lb, 7d; 9 lb to lllb, 7d light, Gid; flawel1 and irregular, 4Jd. Wools, 48 41 to 6s Id. Fat, 2d to 341-d per lb. LONDON PRODUCE, SATURDAY. Scarcely any bus n' SS done, owing to the de!le fog. Sugar and coffee without change. Rice remained dull. Tallow, new, 52s 6d on the spot; old unchanged. Oils: Rape, 39s to 39s 6i; liaseed, 25s to 25s 6d. LIVERPOOL PRODUCE, WEDNESDAY. -Su,-ar was in moderate demand, without change in values. Rum con- tinues firm. Rice firm. Nitrate of soda lis Cd per cwt. Petroleum meets with a fair demand, and previous prices are supported. Rape oil 42s per cvt. Cottonseed oil 318 perewt. Linseed oil Drill and unatlpred. Rosin 5s 31 to 5s 61 per cwt for common. Ashes 27s per cwt for pots. Tallow firm, and in steady demand. Palm oil steady. Olive oil steady. Spirits of turpentine, 253 6d per cwt.

TRADE INTELLIGENCE. WOLVERHAMPTON IRON TKAOt-wiu^, i. To-day the attendance of b )th iron and coal masters was prejudicially affected during most of the 'Change hours by the meeting of coalmasters on the very important question of the drainage of the Bilston district. When the muster increased there was not much disposition to do business. Prices were firm, but the immediate prospects of the dis- trict were declared to be unfavourable. The daily bread of many thousand people is this moment in great jeopardy in South Staffordshire. THE CROPS AND THE CORN TRADE. ¡ The Mark-Lane Express says Winter has at last come with unusual severity, the whole country having been covered with a heavy fall of snow, completely stopping field labour, which must be postponed till some more favourable opportunity. Throughout Europe similar weather has prevailed, and, the markets having felt the effects, values have rather hardened. At Paris the flour trade has recovered its lost franc, and good samples of wheat have rather advanced there as well as in the pro- vinces. Similar conditions have ruled in Belgium, Hoi. land,' Germany, Austria, and Hungary. Though our foreign supplies, therefore, must generally fall off, the bulk still ia granary continues too heavy for any sudden rise, and there seems iittle prospect of any material advance before spring. With the most favourable weather we ex- pect there must be firmness, but with anything severely untoward a rise of 10s may easily occur, and be carried on to the end of the season. Onr weekly sales again show a material falling off from those of last year, amounting to 18,600 quarters; and many country markets quote higher prices than London.

TREGARON. THE LIBRARY.—Colonel Powell has this week sent nearly one hundred volumes to the Tregaron Library which he is establishing. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, TUESDAY, DEC. 7TH.-Present: Messrs Daniel VtillS (chairman), Daniel JDVQS (fieo-cbtir- ma"). th? Rev. O. Dairies (ex officio), Messrs Morgan Jooca ana vvjlliam Jones, CaroQ Isolawdd, William Jones, Caron Uwchclawdd, Thomas Daviea, Dorthie Camddwr, Jenkin Jenkins, Gartheli. David Davies, Llangelthio, W. D. Evans, Lanio, Isaac Griffiths, Iledrod Lower, Thomas Jones, Pryag and Carran, T. W. Davies, Yapytty Ystwyth; Dr J. Rowland, medical officer; Mr David Williams, clerk. The New Workhouse.—A letter was read from the Local Go- vernment Board requesting that the conveyance of the site of the proposed new workhouse might be sent with as little delay as possible to the London office for seal and registration. A letter was also read from Mr F. It. Roberts, stating that the con- veyance had been completed, and asking for the purchase money, It was stated in the course of a couversation that the order to enable the Board to borrow had not yet been received. The Relief.—Mr Stephen Thomas, relieving officer, reported that for the 9th week of the quarter the number of paupers was 584, and the amount expended £ 46 12s 9Jd for the 10th week the number of paupers was 584, and the relief j639 17s. Eight vagrants were relieved during the fortnight. The balance in hand is X385 16s lj J.

ABERYSTWYTH. THE WEATHER —A hard frost has prevailed for some days, and in the early part of the week the pools in the neighbourhood affordsd opportunities for the enjoyment of skating. AN ARBITRATION OASE.-Our readers will remember that at the July County Court three working men, named Lewis Jones, John Va vies, and Daniel Edwards, sued Mr David Watkins, contractor, Mary-street, for the sum of 28 2:1 4d part of which sum was for cutting a drain in Bridge street, and part for making good an accidental fall of earth during the progress of the work. Before the hearing was over, his Honour, Mr Homersham Cox, stopped the witnesses, adjourned the case, and instructed the officer of the court to proceed against the three men on a charge of perjury. On the charge coming before the magistrates it was dismissed. After this episode in the case the matter in dispute was submitted to two arbitrators, Mr Peter Jones and Mr David Williams, who had before them on behalf of the men a witness from Swansea. This witness was not produced at the trial. The award of the arbitrators was in favour of the men for the am mnt claimed, less the sum charged for the accidental fall of earth. The men are thus cleared from the imputations cast upon them at the trial, and we ara glad to make this statement on their behalf. PETTY SESSIONS, MONDAY, DEC. 6TH. Before the Mayor (John Watkins, Esq.) Drunkenness. -P.C. Thomas Jones charged Edward Lewis, of Machynllett, with being drunk in North Gate- street on Satarday, the 4th December. Defendant was fined 5s, in default fourteen days' imprisonment. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 8TH.—Before the Mayor (John Watkins, Esq.) and Alderman John Davies. Drunkenness. -Ebenezer Davies, labourer, Penybont, and John Davies, labourer, Croes, were charged with being drunk and disorderly at Aberystwyth on the 4th December. —P.O. W. Joseph said on Saturday last about twelve o'clock he saw the two defendants in Queen'u-road. They were both drunk and John Davies was committing a nuisance on the footpath. They refused to give their names when first asked to do so, but gave them when the consta- ble threatened to take them to the lock-up. Juhn Davies made use of abusive language, and asked the policeman what business he had to interfere.—John Davies now denied the statements made by the last witness and said Thomas Jones could state that he (Davies) was not drunk.-Thomas Jones, postman at the Queen's Hotel stables, having been sent for, stated that the defendant was not drunk, but he was under the influence of drink.—The Mayor said con- sidering it was the first offence of this nature committed by the defendants, they would be each fined 2s 6d. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, MONDAY, DEC. 6,-Present: Messrs H. C. Fryer (in the chair), Abraham James, J. W. Szlumper, T. H. Jones, John Jones, Tre'rddol, John Morgan, Gwarallt, Thomas Smith, Gilmast, David Davies, Llanilar, John Morgan, Bwadram, John Paull, Richard Morris, Hugh Hughes, John Jenkins, Peter Jones, John Jones. Bridge-end, John Evans, Thomas Davies, builder, William Jones, and Jas. Morgans; Mr Hugh Hughes, clerk; Mr David Jones, assistant clerk Messrs Morris Jones and Jacob Roberts, medical officers. Siatisties —Out-door relief administered during the past fortnight, Aberystwyth district, per Mr T. G. Thomas, 268 7s. to 337 paupers; Llanfihangel Geneu'r Glyn district, per Mr John Jones, £ 67 5., to 340 paupers; liar district, per Mr Joseph Morgan. £ 50 10s 4d, to 227 paupers. Balance in the bank, JE179 2s 5s. The master, Mr Thomas Thomas, reported that there were 61 inmates in the house last year, 57. Number of vagrants relieved during the past fortnight, 23 last year, 13. Monthly ."ta tCllunts.-The clerk produced seven out of thirty monthly statements due on ',he 1st December. Ac- cording to the returns presented by the Aberystwyth col- lector, it appeared that <t,t, the. end of October there were recoverable arrears (,f 3s oid. The sum of £22668 10M had been collected during the month of November, 2 leaving a recoverable balance of £ 708 16s 7d at the end of the month. Christmas Dinner.—It was agreed, on the proposition of Mr J. W. ^ziumper, seconded by Mr John Jones, Bridge- end, to give the inmates of the workhouse the customary Christmas dinner. Countu Piate Valuation.—Mr John Evass, Berthrees, who, at the last meeting, called the attention of the Guar- dians to the inconsistency of the county rate valuation of the Aberystwyth Union as compared with that of other unions in the county, again brought the matter forward at this meeting, with a view of urging the Guardians to pass a resolution 011 the subject and forward it to the Court of Quarter Sesdons. He pointed out the anomalies which prevailed in the several valuations of the unions consequent upon the connty adopting the income-tax assessment as a basis.—Mr Fryer said that Colonel Lewes, the chairman of the committee appointed to enquire into and make the last valuation, took the income-tax assessment as a general guide, but they also took into some consideration the union valuations and in his opinion if the union felt aggrieved, a memorial should be presented to the Quarter Sessions praying for a new valuation upon a more equitable basis.- Mr John Evans stated that the Tregaron Union had not yet passed a single valuation list through the Absessment Com- mittee, consequently the wood, game, &c., were omitted.— Mr Fryer said that the present was the most suitable to bring the matter forward for the ratable valuation of the county had greatly increased by the pissing of the new Rating Act, 1874, which provided for the rating of wood- lands, sporting rights, mines, &c., not hitherto ratable. A large increase might therefore reasonably be expected.—The Board generally approved of the suggestion, and Mr John Evans gave notice that he would move at the next meeting of the Guardians that the Board should prepare a memorial to the Quarter Sessions praying that steps be taken to make a new county rate valuation for the county. The Qualification of an Aberystwyth Guardian Questioned. -At the end of the meeting, when the majority of the Guardians bad left the room, Mr Szlumper said he had a subject to bring forward which he hoped would not be looked upon as a personal matter. It had been repeatedly stated out of doors that one of the Guardians fer the parish of Aberystwyth, Mr Peter Jones, was not now qualified to act as a Guardian, owing to the ratable value of the house he occupied having been reduced at the late valuation fr, ,i-n B20 to X18. In order that the business of the Board might be carried on with regularity he (Mr Szlumper) should like to ask whether what he had stated was right or not.—Mr Peter Jones said he could not look upon the subject brought forward otherwise than on personal grounds; because what other object could Mr tfzlumper have in view. If he had looked into the rate book more carefully he would find that he (Mr Jones) was qualified to act as a guardiar, for, besides the house he occupied, he was also jointly rated with Mr John Morris for the workshop in QueenVroad. Although he was jointly rated yet he paid the whole ef the rates.—Mr Szlumper said even if Mr Peter Jones was entitled to claim the benefit of the whole of the rates for that workshop the total gross amount was only 23 10s. That sum added to the ratable value of his house would not bring the amount up to the standard of qualifica- tion required by law.—The Chairman did not know whe- ther Mr Jones was entitled to act as guardian or not. He was qualified when elected, and the question wit3 whether, being rated under 220 since the election, he was thereby disqualified. Addressing Mr Hughes (the clerk) the Chair- man added that if he was unable to decide the question it had better be referred to the Local Government Board.- After Mr Peter Jones and other guardians had left the room, the clerk said he had referred to the law upon the subject, and he was now quite certain, supposing Mr Peter Jones was not rated up to the standard, that he was dis- i qualified to act as guardian. TOWN COUNCIL, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7TH.—Present: Mr John Watkins (Mayor), Aldermen Thomas Jones and John Davies Councillors John .Tones, Bridge End, John James, J. P. Jones, Thomas Griffiths, George Green, T. H. Jones, John Jones, Great Darkgate-street, John Ree, Thomas Davit s, J. R. Jones Mr W. H. Thomas, town-clerk,Mr David Lloyd, Mr J. J. Atwood, solicitor, Mr Hugh Hughes, treasurer, Mr Zophar Humphreys, surveyor, Mr D. Jones, borough accountant, and Mr Morris Jones, medical officer. PAYMENT OF INTEREST. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr JOHN JAMES, seconded by Mr T. H. JONES, that the interest due upon certain mortgages up to the 1st December should be paid. Mr JAMES said he hoped the interest would be paid punc- tually, and not as it had been paid recently. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE'S REPORT. Mr JOHN JONES, Bridge End, brought up the following leport A meeting was convened for 3 p.m., on the 23r,j Nov., on the castle grounds, present—Messrs John Watkins (Mayor), Philip Williams, J. Jones (Bridge End), also Dr Morris Jones, and Mr Z. Humphreys (borough surveyor.) Position for the Meteorological Instrument.-The committee, after consulting with Dr Morris Jones as to the best posi. tion for the meteorological instrument, unanimously agree to recommend that the anemometer be removed from the eastern corner of the high tower to the western side thereof; that the thermometer and rain gauge be placed on the grass plat between the high tower and Mr W. P. Jones's camera obscura, and that a piece of ground about 6 feet in diameter be enclosed by proper iron railings of about 5 feet high, with gateway and lock. That the barometer be kept at Dr Morris Jones's. The committee are informed that these arrangements meet with the entire approval of the Meteorological Society and their Inspector, who recently visited this place. A meeting was convened tor 3 p.m. on the 30th Nov., at the Borough Sur- veyor's office, present, Messrs Thomas Jones, Philip Wil- liams, J. Jones (Bridge End), and Mr Z. Humphreys (borough surveyor). In consequence of the non-attendance of Mr Jesse Morgan (turncock), who had been asked to attend to give information to the Committee on several matters connected with the water supply and the number and position of the hydrants fixed, the meeting was ad- journed to the next day (the 1st inst.), at the same place, when there were present Messrs John Watkins (Mayor), Thomas Jones, Philip Williams, John James, J. Jones (Bridge End), and Z. Humphreys (borough surveyor). Mr Jesse Morgan, turncock, again did not attend this meeting of the Committee, although he was requested to attend both, and had timely notice of each. Fire Engine.- With the present idadequate supply of water, the Committee are not prepared to recom- mend the purchase of a fire engine, bat strongly recommend that all the present hydrants be put into working order, and that additional ones be purchased and fixed under the superintendence ot jour committee also that a new hose, similar to the present one, abont 50 yards long, be pur- chased.-It is further recommended that telegraph wires be laid from the police station to the reservoir, so that in case of fire, the water therein be laid on without loss of time, and that a key be provided and deposited at the police station ready for use. Finally the committee recommend that immediate steps be taken to complete the purchase of ground necessary for the erection of the additional reservoir, filtering beds, &c., &c." In reference to the first subject mentioned in the report, Mr JOHN JAMES moved that the Committee's recommenda- tion should be adopted. Mr J. P. JONES seconded the motion, and it was carried. Mr J. P. JONES, referring to the part of the report that had reference to the turncock (Mr Jesse Morgan), said he believed Mr Morgan was directed some time ago to prepare a plan of the water pipe system in the town. The SURVEYOR replied that the plans were in progress, but not yet finished. Mr J. P. JONES asked if Mr Morgan assisted ? The SUKTXTOB said the Turncock came t) the office about ten minutes one day. Mr J. P. JONES remarked that it was strange that a pub. lic servant should act in the manner Mr Morgan had. Mr JAMES said he met the Turncock on the occasion of the first meeting, and he said he had been to the office, but no one was there, and that he should not be able to attend the next day, Mr JOHN JONES remarked that the Turncock might have a very good reason to give for his non-attendance at the committee meetings, but at any rate he should be called upon to give an explanation to the Council. The Committee were in the dark as to the position and state of the hydrants and that knowledge was only possessed by Mr Morgan. Mr J. P. JONES-And he keeps it to himself. Mr GREEN suggested that Mr Morgan should be sent for, and in a short time he put in his appearance, and The MAYOR asked him why he had not complied with the Committee's request? Mr MORGAN said he had a notice on a Wednesday to at- tend a meeting of the Public Works Committee at three o'clock. He could not attend punctually as he was busy, but he went at twenty minutes past, and Mr James and Mr Jones, the borough accountant, saw him there. He had another notice to attend at 5 30 on Thursday evening, but he was not fit to be out that night. Mr JOHN JONES, Bridge-end, said Mr Morgan was Wrong in his statement as to time; and he (Mr Jones) thought his non-attendance at the meetings a direct insult to the committee. The MAYOR asked what was the number of hydrants b in the town? It had been said at the committee meeting that there were only half a dozm. Mr MORGAN replied that there were two dozen, and that there were a lot of people who talked about what they did not understand. Mr J. P. JONES—As a public servant, do you think he ought to insult the Council by his remarks. He is a public servant, not our master. Mr MORGAN Thank you, Mr Jones. Thank you kindly. Mr J. P. JONES-I am not addressing you. The MAYOR (to the Turncock)—You should have attended the meeting. Mr MORGAN-Oh; I did not know I was so valuable be- fore. I am willing to do anything The MAYOR-You are like a great many others. We may lead you, but we cannot drive you. Mr MORGAN—Good day, gentlemen. I can go now. Alderman JONES said he thought the treatment the Council had received at the hands of Mr Morgan was very indecent. He merely laughed the thing over and supposed that was enough to satisfy the Council. He (Mr Jones) certainly did not think it was ihe way to carry on the business Ðf the town. The man was wanted on a very im- portant question, he did not attend, and when spoken to he laughed and sneered it off. Mr J. P. JONES-It is a very gross insult to the Council. Alderman JONEs-Arid it is surprising to me how any member of the Council can laugh with him at such a thing. There were Mr Jones ind Mr Watkins laughing. Mr JAMES—The Turncock said he did not know he was so very important, a man" in a very sneering manner. Mr JOHN JONES, Great Darkgate-street, standing up-I did not laugh. Alderman JONES—I did not mean you. (Laughter.) Mr JOHN JONES-No, It was not me Mr Jones bach. No indeed. The MAYOR thought the Turncock would do anything in a fair m inner. MrJoHN REES suggested that an assistant turncock should be appointed. Mr J. P. JONES having stated that the water works should be under the control of the Surveyor, the discussion terminated, THE FIRE ENGINE. The Council then took into consideration the portion of the report referring to the fire engine. Mr JOHN JONES, Bridge-end, in answer to a question, said the length of the present hose was not known. Some said it was 60 and others 80 feet. Mr GREEN said he thought what the committee recom. mended was the proper course to adopt. Mr JAMES pointed out that if a new reservoir were con- structed, and the water stored at a higher elevation a bose would be sufficient to carry water over the highest houses in the town. The purchase ol a fire engine would, therefore, be a waste of money, for as soon as the water works were completed if would not be necessary. Alderman JONES remarked that what Mr James had said was quite the opinion of the committee. He (Mr Jones) thought the Council should complete the water works as soon as possible. Mr GREEN moved that this section of the report should be adopted, with the exception of the length of the hose. Mr JOHN JONES, Bridge-end, explained that it was necessary to have hose of sufficient length so as to be enabled to use it at both sides of a house. The MAYOR said the cjmmittee were of opicion that they could do away with the purchase of a fire engine if tbere were a sufficient number of hydrpnts, and a sufficient quantity of hose. The cost of the hose would be trifling. Mr J. P. JONES said the Insurance Companies would contribute towards the purchase of a fire engine, and the expense to the town wiuld be very small. Alderman JONES was of opinion that the present fire escape was of very little use. Three or four masons with a common ladder would do the business in half the time. Mr J. P. JONES said he agreed that it would have been better to have a fire engine before a fire escape. Mr JOHN JONES, Bridge end, said Sergeant Evans had suggested that two ladders, that could be easily joined to. gether, should be purchased, as well as 12 to 20 galvanized iron buckets. Mr GREEN, having heard the explanation male by Mr John Jones, respecting the length of hose, moved that the report should be adopted in full. The motion was seconded by Mr JOHN JAMES and carried. Mr J. P. JONES, replying to Mr John Jones, said he did not believe a resolution to purchase a fire engine would be carried, so he did not propose it. It was agreed on the proposition of Mr JOHN JAMES, seconded by Mr JOHN JONES, Great Darkgate-street, that the recommendations respecting the meteorological instru- struments should be carried out by the Public Works Com- mittee. THE GAS CONTRACT. Mr GREEX said he had been requested by Mr Philip Williams to bring Ut! the following report At a meeting of the public lights committee held on the 3rd December, 1875, at which the following members were present, viz.:—Mr John Watkins (mayor), Messrs. George Green, John Jones, (Great Darkgate-street), Thomas Davies and Philip Williams, it was unanimously resolved that the following recommendations be made to the council, viz :-1, That the lamp-Hghteis bi under the control of, and remunerated by the Council as heretofore. 2. That the periods and numbers of hours of lighting be fixed by the Council. 3. That every description of repairs connected with the lamps (except pillars) be undertaken and executed by the Gas Company, who shall present to the Council a monthly statement of the particulars of the work executed, and the sum due in respect thereof. 4. That the Gas Company be offered the sum of six shillin-s per thousand feet of gas but conditionally that all public lamps in the town are properly lit (with good gas) at such times and for so many hours as the Council may direct. 5. That a fine of 2s 6d be imposed on the Gas Company for each lamp unlit (caused by non-repair of lamps or want of sufficient gas) per evening. 6. That that the conditions agreed upon be stipulated as an agreement to be entered into between the Gas Company and the Council, and strictly enforced. 7. That an application be made to the Gas Company to lay gas pipes in Victoria-terrace during the present season, with a view of meeting the requirements of the houses now in course of erection in that neighbour- hood." Mr JAMES thought the Surveyor should have control over the lamplighters. It having been stated that the Public Lights Committee had not been in communic),tion with the directors of the Gas Company. Mr JAMES moved that the matter be again referred to the Committee in order that they might treat with the Gas Company and bring in an amended report. Mr JOHN JOXES seconded the motion, and he hoped there would be a reduction in the price of gas in the new contract. Mr GREEN suggested that :the Council should adopt the report as far as they were coneerned, and then refer it to the Gas Company for their approval." Alderman JONES asked Mr Green if he thought the Gas Company would approve of the fine of 2s 6d for every lamp not lighted. The company would then have to pay £10 a year, and only receive 22. Mr JOHN JONES believed there was no reason in fining the Company, but he thought they should not be paid for lamps not lighted. Mr GREEN said the reason why it was proposed to inflict a fine was in order to prevent the neglect of repairs. The question was then again referred to the Public Lights Committee. THE SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The New Drainage Question. -The excavation for con- structing a new sewer along Shipbuilders'-row, is being pushed forward with good spirit, and if the weather con- tinues as it is at present the work will be completed in a fortnight's time to the bottom of High-street. In the meantime notices should be served on all owners of houses in High-street, and Prospect-street, informing them that they will be compelled to meet their private drains and connect them with the main sewer during the execution of the work so as to comply with the Act of Parliament. The Morfa Founiry.-The proprietors of this foundry have put in a window in the western end of their building, which is not in accordance with the 'Bye-laws.' To prevent any misunderstanding at any future day, I would recom- mend that the owners pay the corporation a small sum a year as an acknowledgment for being allowed to fix it there." Mr JAMes proposed that the report should be received and adopted, and that the proprietors of the foundry should be charged Is annually for the liht. THE PLANS FOR VICTORIA THRRACE. Mr J. J. ATWOOD, the Corporation solicitor, reported that the action brought by Messrs Murray and Thomas against the Council for 230 on account of alleged damage done to the elevations returned to them by the railway had been settled by the acceptance of B9 paid into court, without costs of action. The Council approved of the course taken by the Cor- poration solicitor, and resolved on the proposition of Mr JOHN JAMES, seconded by Mr JOHN JONES, Great Darkgate Street, to make an order upon the treasurer for the pay. ment of £12, and also to repay the expenses out of pocket incurred by the Town Clerk. THE SKATING RINK. Plans of the proposed skating rink were produced, and an application for a site was about to be m ide, when it was agreed, on the suggestion of Mr JAMES, to refer the matter to the consideration of the Public Works Committee. THE HARBOUR WORKS. Mr GEORGE GREEN said he supposed the Council were all aware that he had caused the notice to be put upon the agenda paper "to take into consideration the propriety of suspending the works at the harbour and pier, until a more effectual mode of carrying on the work was adopted." For his own part he thought it was quite time when another mode of completing the pier should be adopted. He had recently been looking into the accounts respecting the har- bour, and to his mind the matter appeared very alarming. He found that the total amount of money spent on the pier since it came into the hands of the Corporation was £2,089 9s 10!d, and there were still debts owing amounting to £1,505 Os 5d, the total being 23,594 10s 3i-i. The total sum agreed upon to be borrowed was E5,000 consequently out of that £5.000 the Council had spent £3,594 10s 3d, leaving only a bal- ance of not £ 1,500. That was how matters stood in August last. What had been expended since that time it was not in hI i power to shew, but it would doubt- less reduce the balance of money available to something near^ £ 1,200. Now, as they had all seen, the result of last year s operations was anything but satisfactory. For his own part he could not see a single stone that had been placed in a position where it could be expected to remain. In fact the plan that had been adopted was precisely what it had been from the beginning, and everyone knew that that had proved to be unsatisfactory. The Council must refer to the last five years' work that had been executed by the trustees, which resulted in a loss of over 2700. At that time there was no interest to be paid to the trustees or any interest to be paid upon money borrowed. With the whole income of the harbour there was a loss of over JE150 annually. That loss was incurred when the pier was going to destruction. In fact, it was owing to the supposed destruction of the pier that the Council were applied to to take over the harbour, in order to raise money which the trustees had no power to raise for permanent works. Now the 25,000 bad been almost expended and no permanent work done. Taking that view of the case he ha.d thought it is duty to call the serious attention of the Council to the matter, with a view of adopting a plan which would secure the execution of permanent work at the pier, which they all knew had not hitherto been secured. If the Council added the 2159. 16s. 5d., the yearly loss of the late trustees, to the interest on the loan of £5000, which would become payable in 1880, the total amount would be £ 754. 13s. 10|d. That was just what they would arrive at to the bad. The same kind of work would also be carried on as during the five years preceding the taking over of the harbour by the Corporation. Mr J. P. JONES—Not the same kind of stone. Mr GREEN said it had been the same stone for several years. He did not know how long the quarry had been in the hands of the trustees previously to the transferrence of the harbour, but they had taken out a considerable quantity of stone. Whatever kind of stone bad been used the same manner of work bad been executed, and that was what he objected to. On that consideration he asked the Council to suspend the work until a definite plan could be fixed upon for permanent work-for work which would stand the strain which would necessarily be put upon it. He proposed that the suspension of work should take place with as little delay a^ possible. An estimate should accompany the plans, so that the Council would know what it would cost to com- plete the pier and make a permanent erection of it. Mr J\MES suggested that Mr Green should divide his resolution—to decide upon a plan and to discontinue the work If the motion were divided he (Mr James) would give his support for the preparation of a plan, but would oppose the motion proposing the discontinuance of the work. Mr GREEN did not feel disposed to adopt the suggestion, remarking that if the work were not discontinued all the money would be spent. Mr JAMES said it would not take long to get a plan. Mr GREEN said they mu-t judge by ra.t experience. It would take a considerable amount of tini* to get a plan. It bad always been aimed at more or less t) obtain a plan but it had not been forthcoming. He did not know why the Council should go on wasting the ratepayers' monev as it: had been wasted until a plan were prepared. The MAYOR said it was very important that the end of I the pier should be secured. The workmen were now en gaged on that work, and he thought it should be finished a» soon as possible. s Mr GREEN said he quite agreed with the Mayor on that point; but it must be obvious to everyone who looked at the end of the pier that it would not be secured by the work now earned on. Ihe Council would find that at the end of the wicter the end of the pier would be in the same state as at the beginning. The MAYOR—I hope not. Mr DAVIES seconded Mr Green's motion, but wished to add that the work should be suspended's soon as Mr Owen Jones had finished his contract of supplying stones. He (Mr Davies) thought a permanent wall should be built- It would be expensive, but it would be substantial and perma- nent. Mr JAMES said there was one important item Mr Green had forgotten. He had said that there would be a loss of S730 13s 10Jd in 1880. Mr Green had overlooked the part that the Council were in receipt of about JEl.200 a year from the harbour, se that even if Mr Green's figures were correct, there would be a balance of £ 450 a year to the good after paying interest upon the money borrowed. With regard to the work in execution at the pier he did not think it could be said that it was entirely useless, or that the money ex- pended was wasted. Even if the plan adopted was a wrong plan, and the money that had been expended wasted, the scheme was what Mr Green bad approved of when he was a member of the Harbour Committee, for there had been no additional work proposed or a different plan adopted since that time. VV hen Mr Green was a member of the committee it was agreed to repair the breach in the centre of the pier. That hat. been done, and very little else. There had, nowever, been rails laid down for the purpose of carry, ing stones. He did not see how Mr Green could consistently say tht the money had been wasted, because the plan was what lie quite approved of. Mr GHEEN-I beg your pardon. said as to what would be done from that time forward he quite agreed that a plan should be adopted. Mr GREEN said Mr James was quite in error when he stated that he (Mr Green) had not taken into consideration the harbour receipts, because they had been taken into full consideration. He said that the trustees expended 2159 16s 51 over and above the receipts. Mr James was also in error when he said that he (Mr Green) was a member of the committee, and approved of the throwing down the stones. He opposed that scheme as much as possible as an individual member. Mr JOHN JONES said he was a member of the Harbour Committee when Mr Green was, and he never beard Mr Green making objections. He (Mr Jones) had always been in favour of having a plan, and the work being carried out under the supervision of a competent maritime engineer, but he had been beater by a large majority. He did not think the whole thing was a waste of money, for the harbour had been strengthened. He was in favour of erect- ing a wall at the pier, and thought the base should be made secure. T J-R —You can never make a pier without. _Mr GREEN' said if he had to make permanent work at the pier he would rather begin at it when the trustees trans- ferred the harbour than at the present time. The stones now thrown down would have to be removed before a per- manent wall could be built. Mr JOHN JONES, Bridge-end, believed there were plans tor the construction of the pier in exigence. Mr Bush had prepared a pian, and he (Mr Jones) would like to gee it. Tnat would be better than the opinion of persons not capable of giving an opinion. Alderman JONES said as he was one of the committee who recommended the work, he might state that the present work was done more to protect the pier from further damage than anything else. The SURVEYOR said Mr Green had stated that the pier was as bad now as ever. Since the Corporation commenced the work the pier had been widened five chains, about eighteen feet, and by so doing a great gap had been filled up. At the extreme end of the pier the work had been ex- tended, and in another three weeks the whole space at the end would be filled up, and after that had been filled up the stones would be so protected that they could not go away again even if there were gales every week. The stones were very large and granitic, and it would be a long time before the sea made boulders of them. He had in-tructions from the Council to erect such appliances, in order to get stones from the entrance to the harbour. Mr JAMES—Have you cleared all the stones from the entrance to the harbour ? The SURVEYOR-Principally; and the entrance is now in pretty good order. Mr GREEN-Have you any idea how long it will be before the stones are back again ? The SURVEYOR-Have you seen any of those stones gcing back ? Mr GREF--T-NO I was only down there two or three minutes, and there was no water there at the time. If there was I should probably have seen the stones being carried back. Mr JOHN JONES said there was no doubt that what had been carried out at the pier was a very necessary and useful piece of work. There was no use in running down the work. He was willing to vote in favour of obtaining a useful 6 l^e work was necessary and u say •« we all » say it is a good work. We all dont. I, for one, say it is not. Mr JOHN JoNNe-The we" I mean is the Harbour Com- mittee. We had no dissentients there, and I Dever heard you com plain there. Mr JAMBS then moved an amendment that the question of stopping the works should be deferred at present. It would be hard for the workmen. The Council had had their services all the summer and to stop them now in the middle of winter would make a hardship. Mr J. P. JONES seconded the amendment. Mr GREEN said the stoppage of the works would be tem- porary. He might be able to make a plan himself which would be accepted by the Council. Mr JAMES said if the suspension of work would be only temporary, be would ask Mr Green to withdraw his motion. Mr J. P. JONES-Withdtaw your motion. Mr GREEN-No; I can't. M[,Johcn said with all respect for Mr Green he would prefer a plan prepared by a competent maritime en- rfi J WOL°1 NJ0T bave a quack doctor if there was a qualified one at hand. (A laugh.) Mr GREEN then amended his motion that the work should be suspended at the completion of Mr Owen Jones's contract, 5 0 The amendment was then put to the meeting when the majority of the Council voted for it. Mr Green and Mr Thomas Davies only voted for the resolution, as amended. THE PATaNT SLIP. Mr BATEMAN attended the meeting, announced that he T" ,c(lmpelled to abandon the patent slip scheme, and thanked the Council for their attention and sympathy with him in the proposition. LEASES. On the proposition of Mr James, it was decided to refer to the Finance Committee the consideration of an applica- tion by Mr John Thomas, Portland-street for the extension of a lease. The meeting then separated.

TOWYN. PrTThn^BfnSSIa°^' December 3rd—Before C. Jc. Thruston, and E. Kirk by, Esqrs. Mr Lewis Williams, assistant overseer, Machynlleth g ^0neS' Feli?dref> Pennal, with neglecting to' pay the poor rate- An order was made for payment tj^nT-n1 George A. Brittner, Llwyn Onn summoned Hugh Williams for trespassing in pursuit of game on Penybryn land, on the 30th October. P.C. Roberts, Pennal, said tbat he saw the defendant and another person $xsr.ztiSt W""J; Lighting a fire on the Ht{)hway.-William Griffiths and WiU.am Morns, two lads of chM-ged bv P S

SEVERN FISHERY BOARD. Nov^birD2(UhthT J!?8 held at Worcester on Tuesday, Lord Northwick presided, and among tlr'so T RlilJIweK Vlcu-President (Mr J. W. Willis-Bund), the Rev conservators °f Wye Board) and about twenty other The Vice-Chairman, as returning officer, nrodnpn^ t- papers used at the election of representative members Of thiaa a large number were found to be useless from various in'fnriL 5 in the filling np, though printed iBstrnction?^ paper. On one of the voting papers the voter had written do not rightly undeistand it." written, c Several vacancies in the Board were filled mittee were re-appointed, with l:ttle p' and the com- The chairman (Lord Northwick? J;5AVON- Bund), and clerh (Mr George) wer« nr,I a\rmftn (Wr WxlJia- A communication was read f™ u"n°o 5' re-elected, authorizing the reseindir, from the Secretary of State, the use of the Raff durinlt^fiTT-°U3 by_1fT'and .th.n.s allowing the DronospH l.v ?• anKbng months, and disallowing and netting in 7 dlDg night fishing on inland waters, ana netting m the clase season in the estnary. George) was read ot the upper district (Mr A. The auoual queries of the Inspectors of Fisheries, and the re- plie, were produced, and taken as read. An application, made by Mr F. Buckland, to be allowed to take salmon spawn for exportation to New Zealand and Australia was acceded to, and a clause was put in that any conservator desiring it might have some. Thanks to the chairman closed the proceedings.

RACING FIXTURES. Sandown Park December 14 Streatham Christmas December 27 COURSING FIXTURES. z Three Counties Union .December 21 Halston (Salop) December 23 Chirk Deoemher :l

MORETON HALL AND PREY-S(;WY-NCII-LIERI_E.S Blackwell have recently disposed of their t .•yles>8rs collieries to a .ToiDt Stock Comnanv tereet m those Lancashire celebrities in coal mining 'anTrt of Mr J. B. Heath, a gentleman well k hl?e eEtprprizes. with the late proprietorship. is aDDointed^1 m CO&aectian and we believe it is intended to make net manaSer» as to extend the present wort;r siu^ings, as well This news will b-> hailed with V r* t -°8t [minediateIy' habitants of the nei 'hboTi^n i Sdtlji^ctif)n by many in- pression of trade has been J Coa8iderable de" temporary stopna-res at fk exPeri«nced ln consequence of to hear that in ? t.hese wo.rks" h is a/sn Ratifying are not al. r<^er to show their resprct te one who, they £ ?°neron acknowledge, has been for years thi ir generon m'l.8ter, the colliers and other workmen employed rlaii'o c,)l],eries have one and all resolved to set apart one r.i e^ninsrs each wherewith to present their late em- p °yer. Mr Luke Blackwell, with a testimonial, ere he finally takes leaveof the neighbourhood in which he has for years pluckily fought against many reverses and manifold aithculties, not overcome without the constant expenditure of large sums of money, often going to benefit the emnloved very much more than tbe employer. F