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KITCHEN GATIDEN.—AI'IUL.—What remains to be sown here? A few peas may be put in for successional crops, or for main 'crop if only an early variety or two have been sown. There are peas which are well adapted for small villa gardens, namely, Prince of Wales and Omega. Villa gardens are generally circninscribed in space rather than otherwise, and it is well to oconomise room by growing things suited to the restricted dimensions. Now these peas, dwarf in gro-vth as they are, should be sown thinly, because they branching that is to say, they throw out numerous side branches from the main stem, which grow long and bear peas. It is therefore obvious that a few of such peas will plant a longer strip of ground than the same number of a variety that does not posses a branching habit. Let us advise our villa gardener to put sticks to his peas they do not cost much, and they pay for themselves in larger and better crops. A few longpod beans or Windsor beans it preferred (though the former yield the largest crop) may also be sown, also lettuce, mustard and cress, radishes, Australian cress, endive, &c. It is yet too early to sow dwarf French beans or scarlet runners; we shall be certain to have frosts later on, and these beans, being tender plants, are soon destroyed. It is of use to court disaster; while late uncongenial springs have to he endured, disasters in gardening matters will be common enough. Potatoes may now be planted, but it is quite early enough, frost proving destructive to these also, and nothing can toe more disappointing than to haye a crop of healthy looking plants cut back by frost. Experienced potato cultivators are now found advocating the planting of the latest varieties of Potatoes first, and the earliest last: the reason being that the latest are longest in starting into growth, and the earliest quickest, and by this means the latter run the less chance of being smitten by frost. A short time since we recommended the villa gardener, if he had a cold frame at his disposal, to plant a few early kidney or early round potatoes m it, or both, and if he is able to. do this he need not be in so great s hurry to plant his main crops of potatoes. But when he does this let him first dig over the ground, and then draw a drill with a hoe, and set his seed dig and plant at the same time. A few days ago we planted some choice potatoes in a piece of sandy loam, and having drawn a trench with a hoe the seed was put in and then covered to the depth of two inches with some vegetable mould from a heap of rubbish. This will gave the tubers a rare start, at the same time we shall be devoutly grateful if the shoots will remain below ground for some time to come.—Gardeners' Chronicle.
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_■ GEESE. Ueese can only be profitably kept where there is abundance f grazing ground, as they derive the greater part of their nourishment from grass. Under suitable conditions no birds can be more profitable, but under other circumstances they cannot be recommended. Of the three varieties, namely, the pure white or Emden, the Srey or Toulouse, and the common saddle-back, the first- named is to be preferred, as the birds pluck much better and clearer than the grey, and are much larger than the common partI-coloured breed. The management of these birds in suitable localities is attended with very little trouble. In the early part of the year the old geese should be well fed with oats thrown into water, so to stimulate them to early laying in February, if possible, "hen she has laid from eight to thirteen eggs, the goose re- gains on the nest, and her eggs may then be given to her. The nest should be on the ground, without any intervening °°ards and, if in a dry situation, should be watered, so as to Keep the mould moist. The hatching goose should be well fed 1fith oats thrown into a pan of water when she leaves the nest, and she should be allowed to go on to the pond or river. When hatched, the goslings require grass, meal slaked with ater, or porridge made with oatmeal. After a few days oats, jn water, may be given, and with the food they find by grazing Jne young will do well until fattening time, when they should be fed on oats, in water. In many parts the geese are partially Plucked two or three times a year for the sake of the feathers. •Nothing can be more injurious than the practice; the small sum obtained for the plumage is much less than the deteriora- tion in the value of the bird. In rearing geese for the market, every endeavour should be made to attain earlv maturity. Young birds should never cease growing from the time thev are hatched until they are ready to kill. If they are so fed as to be kept without growing, not only is all the food they eat during the time wasted, but fPey are deteriorating in quality and tenderness of flesh.—T., in the Fie. Id.
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BANGOR (FLINTSHIRE) STEEPDE CHASES. ktewaids—ITia Grace the Duke of Westminstor, K.G., Viscount Combermere, Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart., M.P., Mr. Edmund Peel, and Mr. S. K. Mainwaring. Clerk of the Course—Capt. Francis Owen. Clerk of the Scales-Mr. Minton. This popular meeting takes place on Friday (to-day), APril 12th, and, if the weather is favourable, a very Successful meeting is anticipated. The card contains nine e^enta, each of which have received a liberal allowance padded money. The following are the entries :— GRAND WYNNSTAY STEEPLE CHASE of £ 100 ( £ 50 by Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart., and £ 50 by the gentlemen of the Hunt), for horses bona-jidc the property °f> and in the possession (for six months previous to Parting) of farmers of not less than 50 acres, who reside J^ithin the limits of the country he hunts, and which have been regularly hunted with his hounds four years old 10st 71b, five list 121b, six and aged 12st 71b second horse to receive B15 from the stake; winner of any race once to carry 71b, twice 101b, thrice or more 141b extra horses bred within the limits of Sir W, W. Wynn'.s country allowed 71b about three miles. Broxton Baroness Bickerton Osman Emma Mary Stuart Little Wonder Nell Gwynne I Emma Xh* BRYN-Y-PYS STEEPLE CHASE of E2 each, B50 added, for horses which belong to gentlemen esiding within the limits of Sir \Y. \V. Wynn's country, °d have been regularly hunted with his hounds 12st 7?K a?y w'nner °f a Steeple Chase or Hurdle Race once o, twice 141b, thrice 181b extra; gentlemen riders, or embers of Sir W. W. Wynn's hunt; about three Allies. Red raid Slithey Tove His Grace May Boy Verniew A«e COMBERMERE STEEPLE CHASE of 23 each, With £75 added, for horses which belong to farmers, innkeepers, or tradesmen, and have been in their pos- session from the 1st of January, 1878; four years old lOst 31b, five, list 81b, six and aged 12st 31b winners once 71b, more than once 121b, or of this race in any pre- IOUS year 181b extra second horse to receive S15 from fc>r £ 4on-H' anc^ to save stake winner to be sold if demanded about three miles. Orr,eyPri»r Osmfn Blossom rr., Ruby Alice Mary Stuart Filbert Amicable Filbert Amicable f2#°R OPEN STEEPLE CHASE of £ 5 each, five £ 100 added; four years old lOst 31b, Chas s'x and aged 12st 31b winners of a Steeple ra e or Hurdle Race once to carry 41b, twice or of a sov. 71b, 100 sov. 101b, 200 sov. 141b, and repo*°V'o0nce or collectively 181b extra second horse to eive £ 15 from the stakes about three miles. Concha I Dryad Revoke Schoolboy Wt. Aldates Filbert Slithey Tove Crusader Tankerville Verniew Taffy RED COAT STEEPLE CHASE of C.)O, for horses that never won a race value £ 50,at starting; 13st each; to be ridden in proper hunting costume by gentle- men riders or members of Sir W. W. Wynn's hunt; htrance £ 2; about three miles. Chalons Elmsall Schoolboy Cahinnee May Boy Haughmond The Knight Katerfeltoe Katerfeltoe hunt NTSHIRE STEEPLE CHASE of £ 50, for stow 8 hftVe never won a race previous to time of *our years old lOst 31b, five list 81b, six and 12st 31b; entrance £ 2; about three miles. ^ckerton Dryad Alice Pern Try 5aid of Erin Tankerville The Monk Nell Gwynne Flying Duchess aJded fLEY STEEPLE CHASE of £ 1 each, with £ 40 Ceiv per1 h°rses under 15 hands second horse to re- and m the stakes; four years old lOst, five list, six thro -^st ^lb winners of any race 71b extra; about ee miles. Erin Duchess Bobbin Father O'Keeffe Little Wonder Little Fairy Tipping Mitchell of Jl u ? CHASE of £ 30, added to ^Weepstakes of £ 1 each, for beaten horses at this Meet- l2sf'onmr or, five llst 81b> six aild a&ed aeSV Win- ^more than ™ce 121b extra; T £ re°T t il To W ■S\a?ces about two miles. ''TheVlintehire Steeple ChasStan<i ^mediately ^PONY STEEPLE CHASE of £ 20, for Ponies for 14 hallds 1^.t, for113 'UH?ds> and 31b extra • entire inch UP to 14 hands entrance 10s.; about 0 miles. Hurdle J^euralgia ^harley C1"ff Chaff Little Fairy Mrs. Rees's b III pony Pioneer
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RACING FIXTURES. S^ngor April 12 ■Manchester April ^market Craven April 23 Spring April 30 rnj ow May !) ^hester May 14
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MARKET REPORTS. -A.r.w- CORN AVERAGES, t F°r the week ending April G. last year"—are t5le 1uantitios sold and the prices this year year QUANTITIES SOLD. PRICES. JVheal. o/ffr1"' l0s,fc -vear- This year. Last year. "■ it'2U 5J3- od- •• 51s. 5d. ■' «s. Od. 41s.lld. 4,o04 „ 1,958 25s. 3ll 25s 5lL Corn, &c. l'UR,SDAY,_p'??a' quiet this morning, and to 3d 0 J,ly than on Friday. The decline on the week ^verfl' cental. Flour in moderate request, and previous ,,f n„°t quite maintained. Beans supported Friday's .(lu:u't,jr-, In;ll,'l,rl vi01'11 'I1 fail' request, at a Xe<l arw ,?11 s»'ce Friday of 3d. quarter-New American JS- Jd. to 26s.$quarter. A.JW- V. PRICES (this da>). s. d. s. a. SlglissK 2i, heat,$cental of 100 lbs !) 3 to 12 0 £ °rei<r„ Elour» W 2S0 lhs 41 0 46 0 gugi^? ^'lrtey, 60 lbs 3 3 3 S 45 lbs 3 11 4 4 t eans> 480 31 6 20 9 °rn, American new >vhite 0 0 0 0 ,1 mixed American 23 0 28 6 'IB^FORSLLD> FRIDAY. — There was a steady consumptive ^tai» rpn ^'1's n*orning, :it last week's prices. Barley Unaltsl'^i^' ,5e:lns ls- to 2s. d ;arer. Oats rather higher. a'teied m value. LONDON, WEDNESDAY.—Wheat was neglected, and prices were nominally the same as on Monday for both British and foreign corn. Flour unchanged. Other articles also inactive :tt late rates. -Arrivals: British wheat 160 quarters; barley, 1,070 quarters. Foreign wheat, 19,140 quarters barley, SCO quarters; oats, 19,210 quarters; maize, 14,440 quarters; flour, 3,220 sacks and 5,880 barrels. CURRENT PRICES OF GP.AIN AT MARK LANE. Shilling 13 qr. Wheat, now Essex and Kent (white) 56 to 60 Ditto ditto (rad). 48 52 Wheat, Norfolk, Lincoln, and Yorkshire (red) 49 51 Barley (Chevalier) 40 50 Oats, English feed 24 28 Beans (Alazagan) 30 34 Peas, white boilers (English) 3S 42 (foreign) 3!) 41 Maize 28 35 Flour, best Town Households, 14 sack of 280 lbs., 45s to 50s. SHREWSBURY, SATURDAY. Our market to-day was but tbinly attended. Good red wheats were readily sold at last week's full prices, but white varieties were difficult to move except at a slight leduction. Barley met with a fair enquiry, at former quotations. s. d. s. d. White Wheat, V 75 lbs 7 10 @ 0 6 lied ditto, 7 8 8 6 Barley (malting), 33 quarts 6 4 6 9 Barley (grinding), 4 9 5 0 Oats, 225 lbs 21 0 27 0 Beans, :0 225 lbs 20 0 21 0 Peas, # 225 lbs 20 0 >-2 0 ill:tlt, V iinperiil bushel 9 3 9 8 CHESTER, SATURDAY.—Red wheat to-day was worth is. 6d. $bushel for prime qualities. Oats and barley were quiet at last week's rates. WELSHPOOL, MONDAY.—Wheat, Ss. 3d. to Ss. 6d.$80 lbs.: barley, 7s. Od. to 7s. 6d V 40 quarts; oats, 21s. Od to 22s. 6,1 f. bag; eggs, 0 to 16 for a shilling; butter, Is 6d. to Is. ib.; fowls, 5s. Od. to 5s. 3d. zP couple; ducks, Os. Od. to Os. Od. ? couple; geese, Os.Od. toOs. Od. each.; turkeys, Os. Od. to OOs. 01. each; potatoes, 5s. 6<1. to 6s. Ott. 11 ineitsure. NEWTOWN, TUESDAY (Apr. 9).—Wheat, 0s. 0d. to Os. 0d.$ bushel; barley, Os. Od. to Os. úel.; oats, 00w to 00s V bag; eggs, 0 to 18 for a shilling; butter, Is. 9d. to is. lOtI. V lb.; fowls, 5s. 6.L to 6s. Od.$couple ducks, Os. Od. to Os. Od. <¡jJ couple; geese, Os. Od. to Os. Od. each; turkeys, Os. Od. to Os. Od. each; potatoes, 6 lbs. for sixpence; beef, 9d. to lid.$lb.; mutton, 9d. to lid.; veal, 9d to 10d.; pork, 8d. to 9d. OSWESTRY, WEDNESDAY (Apr. 10).-The following were the quotations: Wheat, 7s. 2d. to 8s. 4d.$bushel; barley (malt- ing), 6s. Od. to 6s. 9d.; oats, 3s. 6d. to 5s Od.; butter, is. 4d. to Is. 5d.$lb.; eggs, 00 to 16 for a shilling; fowls, 5s. Od. to 6s. Od. 13 couple; ducks, Os. Od. to 6s. Od. li couple; geese, Os. Od. to Os. Od. each; turkeys, Os. Od. to OOs. Od. each; potatoes, 12 tbs. tl' 13 lbs for a shilling. WREXHAM, THURSDAY.—Wheat, 7s. 61. to 8s. 0(1. bushel; barley, 7s. Od. to 7s. 2d.; oats, 3s. 8d. to 4s.. 6d. butter, ls. 5d. to ls. 6d. lb. of 18 oz.; eggs, 0 to 16 for a shilling; fowls, 4s. Od. to 5s. Od. 13 couple; ducks, Os. Od. to Os. Od. %i couple; geese, Od. to Oll. i;llb.; potatoes, 5s. Od. to 6s. Od. <¡jJ 90 lbs. Cattle. METROPOLITAN, MONDAY".—There was a slow trade in the the beast market, without material alteration in values; top price for prime qualities 6s. 2d$stone, exceptional weights a turn above quality of supply a good average, and the market closed firm. The sheep market was very depressed all classes of mutton out of wool declined fully 4d. %) stone, and a large number were turned out. Lambs lower, at 7s. 6d. to 8s. Oil. 11 stone. A quiet trade for veal, at less money. Pork firm. —Prices: Beef, 4s. 6d. to 6s. 2d.; mutton, 5s. Od. to 7s. od.; veal, 5s. 6d. to 6s. 6d.; pork, 4s. Od. to 5s. Od. The stock on offer consisted of 2,860 beasts, 13,370 sheep, 70 calves, and 40 pigs; included in which were 810 foreign beasts and 20 foreign calves. LIVERPOOL, MONDAY.—There was a large increase in the supply of both cattle and sheep from last week, the numbers being 1,674 beasts and 2,662 sheep. The trade for all kinds of stock was very slow and dull on account of the high prices de- manded. About 310 good American beasts on offer, and most of them were of prime quality. Only a few country buyers at market. -Prices: Best beasts, 8Jd. to 9kl. P lb.; second ditto, ol 7d. to 8!d. 11h.: sheep, in wool, lOd. to llkl. ;¡¡J lb.; clipped ditto 9d. to 10id. V lb. SHREWSBURY, TUESDAY. -There was not a very large show of stock of any kind. Stores were most numerous, and were lower, many having been sent home unsold. Prices upon the whole ruled a little lower than for several weeks Ipast.— Quotations: Beef, Sd. to 9d.$Jlb.; mutton, IOd. to lid.; veal. 9(1. lambs, 30s. to 40s. each; ,pork pigs, 6d. 1;1 lb., with a slow sale. BIRMINGHAM, TLTF-.Q;DAY-We had a very short supply of beasts on offer to-day; only 172 reached the market, a great many being kept out through an accident on the railway. The beef trade ruled fair, Sheep 711; for which there was a slow demand. Fat pigs 727; a fair clearance made.—Current quotations: Beef, 8d. to Old. 13 n, mutton, in wool, 9id. to lid.; ditto, shorn, 8d. to 9^1.; bacon pigs, 9s. 6d. to lis. 6d. score porket ditto, I Os. 9d. to lis. 3d. SALFORD, TUESDA.Y.-The supplies at market were about the same as last week, and the demand was good for all classes of beasts, at the full rates of last Tuesday. About 150 Canadian beasts realized {jld. %) lb. The trade in sheep ruled slow, at prices tending in favour of buyers. Calves met with a fair enquiry, at about late prices.—Beef, 6Jd. to 9jd.$lb.; mutton, in the wool, lad. to Hid. zO lb.; ditto, clipped, 8id. to 9 £$lb.; veal, 8d. to 9 £ d.$lb. Miscellaneous. IRISH AND AMERICAN PROVISIONS, LIVERPOOL, FKI- DAY.-Butter: There has been a fair enquiry for ehoice, at full prices. Bacon is firmly held, with a steady business passing. Lard is unchanged, with a large stock in the market. Cheese, with a better demand, is Is. to 2s. 13 cwt. dearer. Beef in steady request. Pork without material alteration. LONDON PROVISION, MONDAY.—The arrivals last week from Ireland were 3 firkins butter and 3,315 bales bacon, and from foreign ports 32,295 packages of butter and 2,327 bales bacon. The butter market ruled slow during the past week buyers were cautious, expecting lower prices with increased supplies. Normandy ranged from about 70.. to 144s., according to qualities; Jerseys 100s. to 132s.; best Dutch 126s. to 132s. The bacon market ruled firm, the supplies of best Irish clearing off as they arrived. LONDON POTATO, MONDAY.—There are but limited supplies of uotatoes on sale, and trade continues very steady. Kent Regents ;200s.|to 240s.$ton. Essex Regents 130s. to 190s. llocks 100s. to 140s. Flukes 200s. to 240s. Victorias. 193s. to 220s. LONDON HOP, MONDAY.—Our market has shown no signs of improvement, and the business transacted has been compara- tively limited, with values in favour of buyers. East and Mid Kent £ 3 10 £ 4 0 £ 5 10 Weald of Kent 2 15 3 10 4 10 Sussex. 2 10 3 10 4 4 Farnham and Country 4 10 5 0 5 15 Worcester. 4 4 4 15 5 10 LIVERPOOL WOOL, FRIDAY'.—Since the public sales of the 26th and 26th and 27th March, the transactions have been con- lined to about 160 ballots Peruvian and 130 bags Levant, at about late rates. Public auctions of 1,685 bales River Plate sheepskins were held here on the 3rd instant, and attracted the usual number of buyers. Their bidding, however, showed a want of animation, and only 954 bales were disposed of at the sale and immediately after, at a reduction of from id. to Id. 6l lb. from last February rates.—Quotations: East India, white, 5d. to 13,icl. V th.; yellow, 4td. to lljd.; gray, &c., 31d. to 10d.; washed Peruvian, lOd. to 15d.; washed River Plate, 10ld. to 14d.; unwashed River Plate, 6d. to 10d.; washed Morocco, 8d. to 10}d.; unwashed Morocco, 5d to7d.; Egyptian white, 8 to 14Ad.; Oporto fleece, 12jd. to 13d.; mohair, 2s. lid. to 3s. Id.; alpaca, Is. 7d. to Is. 9d. LONDON WOOL, MONDAY. The wool market has ruled quiet. The public sales of Celonial produce have closed less tirmly, owing to the threatened political complications. The last prices of Australian qualities showed a relapse of jd. to ijd. ¥J lb., and Cape sorts Jd. to Id. English wool quiet. CURRENT PRICES. This year. Last year. (Per lb.) s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. FLEECES.—Southdown hoggets 1 3 to 1 4 L 3! to 1 5j Half-bred ditto 1 2.1 to 1 3^—1 4 to I oi Kent fleeces 1 3 tol 3 £ ..l 4 tol 6 S. Down ewes and wethers 1 3 to 1 4..1 4 to 1 6 Leicester ditto .1 2J to 1 3i..l 3J to 1 4 SORTS. -Cl,thiiig, picklock 1 5 to 1 6..1 Sjtol 6 Prime 1 4 to 1 5..1 4 to 1 5 Choice 1 3 to 1 4 ..1 3 to 1 d Super 1 2} to 1 3a- 1 2J to 1 31 Combing wether mat 1 6tol 7..1 7^tol S Picklock 1 4 to 1 4J..1 4j to 1 5 Common 1 to 1 3 1 2 to 1 3 WOLVERHAMPTON HIDE, SKIN, AND FAT, Sk-ruit- DAY.—Hides, 95 lb. and upwards, 5d.$lb.; 85 to 94, 4 £ d.; 7iJ to 84, 3Jd.; 65 to 74, 3Jd.; 56 to 64, 3d.; 55 and under, 3d.; Cows, 2Jd. to 2d.; bulls, 2Jd.; flawed find irregular, 2Jd.; kips, Od. to 3d. Horse hides, Os. Od. to 12s. 6d. each. Calf, 17 lb. and upwards, 11d.; 12 to 16, 6d.; 9 to 11, 6d.; light, 4iJ-d.; flawed and irregular, 3Jd. Wools, A-l, Os. Od.; A, 7s. 8d.; B, 5s. 3d. each. Pelts, A, Os. Od.; B, Js. Od. each. Lambs, A, Os. Od.; B, Os. Od. each. Fat, 2lù. to 2Jd. ? lb.—JNO. S. D'Alter, Broker, Cleveland-street. LIVERPOOL PRODUCE, WEDNESDAY.—Sugar was quiet. and without change. Rum steady. Rice firm. Cocoa steady, but quiet. Nitrate of soda 16s. to 16s. 3d.$cwt. on the spot. Linseed oil sold at 27s. to 28s. V ewt. in export casks. Rape oil, refined Stettin, 42s. to 42s. 6d. Cottonseed oil 31s. 6d. to 32s. 6d. for Liverpool refined. Palm oil in good demand, at about late rates. Olive oil continues neglected. Lard very flat, and 3d. to 6(1. 1,1 ewt. lower. Tallow unaltered, at 38s. 6(1. to 39s. 6(1. for North American. Ashes, pots 23s.; pearls 31s. Rosin, common, 5s. lid. to 5s. 3d. 13 cwt., Spirits of turpentine, 24s. 6d.$cwt. Petroleum, refined oil lOd. to 10]d.$gallon. HAY AND STRAW.—LONDON, TUESDAY. 24s. 6d. 11 ewt. Petroleum, refined oil lOd. to 10]d.$gallon. HAY AND STRAW.—LONDON, TUESDAY. s. d. s. d. Prime meadow hay ($ton) 85 0 @ 102 6 Inferior ditto 11 I 70 0 80 0 Prime clover 100 0 140 0 Inferior ditto 80 0 95 0 Straw (TP load) 44 0 „ 53 0 AGRICULTURAL PROD I:j CE.-LivEqPOOL, WEDNESDAY ■nay, %) 20 lbs. s. d. s d. «->M 0 9 @1 2t New 0 0 0 0" btrjvw — ^K;EAT 0 9 0 10 YAT. 0 8 0 9} Barley 00 00 ton. s. 4. s. d. Carrots. 0 0 @ 0 0 Turnips 0 0 0 0 Mangel Wurzel.. 0 0 0 0 Manure '5 6 7 6 Grass, 20 lbs.0 0 0 0
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Trade Intelligence. WOLVERHAMPTON IRON TRADE.—WEDNESDAY. QUARTERLY MEETING. At the ironmasters quarterly meeting held here this afternoon prices were poured unaltered. Lilleshall Shropshire cold-blast pigs are £.:1, and hot-blast £ 4, rJ ton. Nevertheless some good hot-biast iron was obtainable at £: 17s. ed., and less valuable sorts down to i- bs 4ii. Cinder pigs and forge hematites are L3 10s. Finished iroti rules on the basis of Zs 10s. for marked bars, and £ 9 -s. 6d..for hari Dudley's make. Sheets Singles vs to £0. Domestic coal strong; manufacturing sorts weak. Business was much checked by the fear of war. THE CROPS AND THE CORX TRADE. The Mark-Lane says -The termination of spring sowing has been somewhat dUayed, but agricultural labour may be considered in a forw.ud state as tanners are now busily pre- paring the land for root ciops. 1 he delay lm.s ],een principally felt 011 heavy soils. ith the exception of a few isolated com- plaints of damage from vermin, wheat is looking well. Potato planting aud the sowing 01 spring corn have engaged the atten- tion of tanners in Ireland and botj operations have been carried on under favouraole auspices. Pastures are verv forward for the time of the year, and the abundance of keep has enhanced the value of stock. The deliveries of English wheat both at Mark-Lane and in the provinces, have again been very moderate, as growers, doubtless, iiold their stocks in hopes of a further advance should this country become involved in war As it is, prices have rallied 2s. to 33. 11 quarter for English wheat from the recent lowest point. American wheat has been coming to hand freely. Increased strength has been afforded by the Continental demand, and a considerable quantity of Indian and Russian wheat has been taken for French^ and Belgian account. OiftHOial
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TJttiiliJJDOi.. PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY, APRIL 4.-Before H. C. Fryer, George Paddock, and Edward Jeffreys, Esqrs. Overseers.—The following persons were apppointed overseers for the several parishes in the Tre'rddol divisioii.Broneastellan: Messrs. W. Humphreys, Bow Street, and Richard Davies, Frondeg. Celuanmaesmawr W. Davies, Cwmslaid, and Hugh Hughes, Ccrrig- cadwgan. Clarach: Thomas Roberts, Tymawr. and Evan Hughes, Tanyfoel. Cyfoethybrenin D. Jenkins, Llanfih angel, and Richard Jenkins, Llandre. C iiiiill- naawr Richard Lewis, Bryngwyncanol, and David Wil- liams, Cynnillmawr. Elerch: Richard Morris, Pont- goch, and John Thomas, Bwlchrosser. Henllys Wm. Edwards, Bryngrifty, and David Jenkins, Cerrigcadanau. Llancynfelin: John Jones, Gwarcwm Issa, and James Jones, Shop, Taliesin. Scyborycoed: John Jones, Bronwyon, and David Jenkins, Maeskillin. Tvrymy- nach John Richards, Tynyfynforch, and John Owen, Nantyfallen. Special Sessions.—The following days were appointed as appeal sessions :—May 2, July 4, September 5, Novem- ber 7, and the first Thursdays in January and March, 1879. Mining.— P.C. S. Davies having certified the building to be suitable, the justices granted an application to allow the Blaenceulan Mining Company to store explosives. D?-ititk-cnitess. -Edward Humphreys, Talybont, was fined 10s. for having been drunk and disorderly on the road near a common lodging-house on March 5.—P.C. Davies proved the case.—Eliza Vaughan said the de- fendant, who went to the lodging-house to enquire for. a young woman on the evening in question, was not drunk. He had had, however, a jug of beer at a public-house.— David Rees. who was in company with the defendant, Humphreys, was fined 5s., and costs, for having been drunk and disorderly on the same evening.—P.C. Davies also charged John Vaughan, who did not appear, with having been noisy, Arunlz, abusive, and threatening, and on the proof of the case defendant was fined 20s., and costs. Assatllt.-J ohn Morris Jones charged John Evans, Felinywern, with an assault on the 30th March, about ten o'clock in the evening.—Complainant said he was on the side of the road, near Brynowen, smoking. He heard a dog barking, and a man coming along the road from Borth. The man said" Good-night" in passing, and when the salute had been acknowledged, added, "Hallo, Jack the keeper." It was John Evans who had accosted him. In the course of conversation complainant said. it was his duty to watch defendant, and all others trespassing on his beat. The defendant then kicked complainant in the hip. His hat fell off, and lie fell down, and when on the ground the defendant again kicked complainant, this time in the side. Complainant then got up and asked defendant what he meant to kick him in that way. He replied you, I will kill you if you watch me in that way." Complainant said "Will you and defendant then struck him a blow in the face, and attempted to deal several other blows, but he was kept off.—Defendant made a statement denying the assault.—The Bench inflicted a fine ot i'l, including costs. Alleged Larceny. Anne Jenkins, widow, Penygarn charged Anne Davies with having, on the 24th March, stolen six sovereigns, two half-crowns, one threepenny-piece, and a pocket-handkerchief. Complainant said that on the 21st of March the accused asked for lodgings, she having lodged at that house about two months ago. The accused stayed with complainant over Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights and left when Mrs. Jenkins was in chapel. She went to chapel at 9,30 and returned to her home at eleven o'clock. On the pre- vious Saturday night she had in her pocket-book or purse, produced, six sovereigns and two half-crown pieces. She saw the money on the Saturday evening in the purse in a drawer. The drawer was a secret one at the top of a chest saw the money on the Saturday evening in the purse in a drawer. The drawer was a secret one at the top of a chest of drawers, to open which another drawer below had to be opened, and a spring or catch had to be unfastened. The chest of drawers was in her bedroom upstairs, and both she and the accused slept in the room in the same bed on Thursday and Friday nights. On Saturday night the accused slept with the complainant, but in another bed- room. The accused had access to all the rooms in the house. Complainant slept alone and no one visited her during the three days except her little grandchildren. During the time the accused remained in the house she repeatedly told complainant that she was going to meet a Mr. Locke that she was going to meet the train on Sun- day, and that she would be back by dinner time. The accused left on that Sunday morning and complainant had not seen her since. Finding on the Monday morning, about daybreak, that the accused had not come back, complainant went to the chest of drawers and found her purse empty. The drawers were, however, as usual. When witness returned from chapel she found the front door closed, but not locked, and the accused had left. On discovering her loss complainant gave information to P.C. Evan Evans. In a drawer of the kitchen dresser, com- plainant had a white pocket handkerchief, and also a three- penny piece, which she last saw on Sunday morning. Those articles were also missing. Complainant then thought the accused had borrowed them, but she did not lend the pocket handkerchief to the accused. It had her (the complainant's) name upon it. The threepenny piece was in the same drawer as the pocket handkerchief. Accused paid nothing for her lodgings during the time she remained at complainant's house.—Cross-examined by the accused The accused gave complainant 6d. on Saturday night to buy something. She was told by the accused that she wanted to meet the train about eleven o'clock, and the complainant thought she would be back from chapel in time, so there would be no occasion to lock the door. On Saturday night complainant did not tell the accused she could have the use of the pocket handker- chief. She (complainant) had no money in a black bag in the kitchen drawer.—Sarah Williams, wife of C. M. Williams, draper, Pier-street, Aberystwyth, said the accused went into the shop and purchased goods to the amount of €3 tis, 6d.. and paid at the counter. She pur- chased articles at two different times the same day; the first time to the amount of JE1 3s. 10d., and the second, E2 2s. Sd. The last time she gave two sovereigns in gold. The parcel was made up, and sent to the van as directed.—Eliza Madeline Drayton, an assistant in Mr. Cook's shop, Pier-street, said that on Monday, Mar. 25, the accused purchased goods to the amount of !s. Id. She gave one sovereign and a penny, and was given chang-e.-P.C. Evan Evans said on Monday, March 25, he found the prisoner in the Old Black Lion public house in Aberystwyth. On being charged, she replied, I did not steal them; I came from there yesterday evening quite honest." Witness then asked her to turn out her pockets, when she took out the two purses produced, one containing Is. and the other 2s. 9d., and said that was all the money she had. In answer to a further question, the accused went to another room and produced a parcel, one um- brella, and two bottles of spirits. He took the accused to the lock-up, where she was searched by Mary Evans. Mrs. Evans afterwards handed to him two sovereigns and one half crown. The accused, at the Black Lion Inn, when she produced the purses, also pulled out two white handkerchiefs, one of which was marked with complain- ant's name. Cross-examined The prisoner said she had had the loan of the pocket handkerchief from Mrs. Jen- kins on the previous Saturday.—Mary Evans, matron and female searcher at the lock-up said she found upon the accused two sovereigns in gold wrapped in a piece of calico. It was inside her flannel waistcoat. On further examination witness found a half crown piece wrapped in calico inside her stays. The prisoner said she had had the money from David Roberts, Maentwrog.—Prisoner was then committed to take her trial at the Quarter Ses- sions.
TREGARON.
TREGARON. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, TUESDAY, APRIL 9.-Pre- sent Mr. Daniel Evans, chairman, Mr. Hugh Jones, vice-chairnan, Mr. R. J. Davies, ex-officio, Messrs. John Rowlands, Bettws Leiki, David Jones, Blaen- penal, Wm. Rees and David Jones, Caron Isclawdd, Wm. Jones, Caron Upper, John Jones, Doithie Camddwr, Evan Jones, Doithie Pysgottwr, Jenkin Jenkins, Gartheli, Herbert Davies, Gogoyan, William Davies, Gwernfil, E. Williams, Gwnnws Lower, Win. Roberts, Gorwydd, IV. Williams, Llanbadarn Odwyn, David Davies, Llangeitho, W. D. Evans, Llanio, Isaac Griffiths, Lledrod Lower, Wm. Rowlands, IVantcwnlle, James Williams, Prysg and Carvan, John Lloyd, Lled- rod Upper, Morris Parry, Ystrad_ Meurig, T. W. Davies, Yspytty Ystwyth. Mr. David Williams, clerk, Mr. Rowland Rowland, medical officer. Medical Officer of the Workhouse.—There were two ap- plications for the appointment of medical officer for the workhouse, nairely, Mr. Evan Lloyd and Mr. R. Row- land.—On a vote being taken Mr. R. Rowland was ap- pointed by a majority of seven votes. Registrar of Births and Deaths of Gwnnws.—The candi- dates for this office were Mr. Isaac Griffiths, who after- wards retired, Mr. Solomon, Tregoning, Mr. David Davies, Swyddfynnon, Mr. John Rees, Graigwen, Mr. John Wil- liams, Yspytty, and Mr. David Davies. Yspytty. Mr. Solomon, Tregoning, and Mr. David Davies, Swydd- fynnon, tied twice, and ultimately the Chairman gave his casting vote in favour of Mr. David Davies. The Workhouse.—The new Workhouse is now ready for occupation.—The relief lists were carcfully gone through, and in the Upper district, relieving officer Mr. Stephen Thomas, the out-relief of twenty one paupers was discon- tinued. In the Lower district, relieving officer Mr. J. Roberts, the out-relief of twenty-three paupers was dis- continued. St(itisties.-Tlie amount expended in out-relief during the past fortnight was to Mr. Stephen Thomas £ 49 2s. 9d. to 300 paupers, and to Sir. J. Roberts J628 4s. to 124 paupers.
CARMARTHEN.
CARMARTHEN. DISTRICT TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION*.—A united meeting of the Teachers' Association of Carmarthen, Llandilo, and Llandovery, was held in Carmarthen oil Saturday, April 6th Mr. D. J. Davies, Ferryside, presiding. Mr. Mor- gan, of Llandovery, introduced the subject of discussion, viz., the regulations of the Elementary Education Act, 1876, by the eighth section of which it is provided that in January of each year the manager of every certified school shall provide the local authority with a list, drawn up by the teacher, showing the name, residence, and age of every child, and the number of attendances in the preced- ing year. In the discussion it was pointed out that no re- muneration was provided for such work. If the teachers prepared the returns during school hours, they must neces- sarily neglect their other duties, and, consequently, the school would suffer in efficiency. If they did the work after hours they should be paid for it. It was resolved to prepare a petition, embodying these views, for circulation among the members of School Boards and other local au- thorities, and deputations will wait upon the principal Boards to urge the reason of ableness of thefdemand for re- muneration. COUNTY COURT.—On Thursday, April 4th, (before Judge Beresford), James Woodrow, of Llandilo, brought an action against Sergeant William Lewis, of Carmarthen, to recover possession of the late Lord Dynevor's challenge cup, which was shot for at the last competition of the Car- marthenshire Rifle Association. It appeared that the defendant won the cup in 1876, and in 1877 it was placed on the programme for Tuesday, the competition lasting for several days. On this day the defendant shot, and made the largest number of marks. Plaintiff's case was that on Tuesday permission was granted to him by the secretary of the rifle-association to absent himself from the field, and that when the competition was renewed on Thursday he made a higher score than the defendant did. His-Honour gave judgment for Lewis, the defendant. Loss OF A CARMARTHEN- VESSEL.—The ketch R. E. Miles, portions of which were washed ashore at Perran- porth, near Bodmin, was bound from Truro to Carmar- then, and her full cargo of barley belonged to Mr. Broadley, of Carmarthen. There were four men on board, and from the fact that her only boat has come ashore, it is expected all the men have perished.. The vessel was 64 tons regis- ter, and she was built in 1874. The owners are partially insured.
. LAMPETER.
LAMPETER. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, FRIDAY, APRIL 5.-Present: Mr. W. Jones, Llwyngroes, chairman, the Rev. R. Jenkins, and Mr. Lewis Davies, vice-chairmen, Mr. T. H. R. Hughes, ex-officio, Messrs. Joseph Morgan, and James Edwards, Lampeter, Dd. Richards, Trefilan, John Davies, and David Davies, Llanybyther, John Lewis Silian, John Lloyd, Pencarreg, and David Lloyd, clerk. ^Statistics.—Out-relief administered during the past fort- night Lampeter district, per Mr. D. Parry, £ 46 14s. 6d. to 1S3 paupers. The return for the Llanybyther district was not presented. Number in the house IS, vagrants re- lieved 14. Votes of T/taiik-s. -On the motion of the Rev. R. Jenkins, seconded by Mr. Davies, second vice-chairman, a vote of thanks was proposed to the chairman, Mr. W. Jones.— The Chairman acknowledged the vote,. and then Mr. J. Morgan proposed a vote of thanks to the two vice-chair- men, which was well received.
CROSSWOOD.
CROSSWOOD. THE -NEW BRIDGE. For many years, and especially since the completion of the Manchester and Milford Railway, the need of abridge over the Ystwyth has been sorely felt. Some time ago a committee was got together and subscriptions were solicited. The result of the Commmittee's labours is a handsome iron bridge, which has cost £ 410. Of this amount the sum of about JS260 has been received. The bridge is ready for traffic, but the Committee have decided not to allow it to be used until the amount required to defray the cost of erection has been subscribed. The bridge was greatly needed, and it is to be hoped every- body in the neighbourhood will subscribe liberally, and free the Committee from the great pecuniary responsibility they have incurred. TOWYN. LOCAL BOARD, THURSDAY, APRIL 4.—Present: Mr. James Webster, chairman, Mr. W. Parry, Mr. J. Lloyd Tamberlain, Mr. John Williams, Mr. John Daniel, Mr. Evan Newell, Mr. John Roberts, Mr. John Morgan, Mr. W. R. Davies, clerk, Mr. Pryse H. Hughes, surveyor, Mr. Owen Williams, inspector, and Mr, J. Ff. iones, medical officer. Treasurership.—The Clerk stated that a letter had been received from Mr. Jones, the manager of the bank, stating his willingness to accept the treasurership of the Local Board at a salary of £ 10 per annum, and that the Board would be allowed to overdraw occasionally if necessity arose. — Mr. John Williams thought the new Board should make the appointment. He thought it would be very selfish if the old Board appointed the treasurer. He also felt that £ 10 was too high, and that no more was paid by the Union. The rates of Aberdovey were high already, and there was no reason why the treasurer should be paid when the money was now kept for nothing.—Mr. Newell proposed that the Bank should be appointed treasurer, as it would accommodate the Board, and prevent them from getting into the difficulty of having to borrow money and pay interest upon it.—Mr. Lloyd Tamberlain remarked that at the last meeting the question turned upon the subject of the security.—Mr. John Williams added that people residing at Pennal would have to go to Towyn to have to have their cheques cashed. —Mr. Tamberlain seconded the motion.—Mr. John Daniel thought the subject should be deferred to the next meeting, not because of the new members, but for more consideration.—The Chairman then put the resolution to the meeting, when Mr. John Daniel said he did not want to be cross, but he would move an amendment that the subject be referred to the next meeting.—Mr. John Roberts seconded the amendment, but it was lost by one. Medical OJice)-Oii the motion of Mr. John Williams, seconded by Mr. Evan Newell, it was agreed to appoint Mr. J. Ff. Jones medical officer of health, at a salary of £ 20' iii,spectoi-s.-The appointment of inspector of nuisances and inspector of petroleum was adjourned to the next meeting. Reports.—-The Inspector, Mr. Owen Williams, presented a report, which was considered, and the usual orders made. The medical officer, Mr. J. Ff. Jones, presented a report, in which he said, During the quarter ended 25th March the total number of deaths has been 12, five of which were over seventy years of age, two above sixty, and two over twenty, showing the number of deaths for the quarter to be 13*2 per 1,000, a decrease on the previous quarter. I am also happy to inform the Board that there has been al- most an entire absence of the prevalence of contagious diseases, except at Aberdovey, where there have been a few cases of mild diphtheric tendency. The total number of births during the quarter is 14."—The Board thought the report highly satisfactory. Surveyor's Report.—Mr. P. H. Hughes, the surveyor, presented the following report, which was duly considered and the Tequisite orders made "Gentlemen,—It has taken longer time, and proved very much more difficult, to pipe the drain from Frank well- street to College Green, than was at first thought, owing to its passing under walls, yards, and houses, and the necessity of straightening its circuitous and angular course, and removing therefrom a quantity of solid deposit, which was clearly the accumulation of years. Several parts of the drain were choaked with house refuse passed into it through the open privies which are connected with it. The nuisance continu- ously arising from this cause, and the cost of its removal, are rea'ly serious, and I would strongly recommend the Board to compel persons connecting their privies with the main sewers to provide them with pans, or some other means, for preventing any solid substances from being passed through them. There are also several openings communicating with the main sewers through which ashes and other refuse are passed into them. These openings, whether on the streets or in private premises, should be closed or grated in such a way as to prevent the possibility of anything solid being passed through them to the drain. To close them altogether would un- doubtedly cause considerable inconvenience, but the gross abuse of the facilities afforded by them would in my opinion fully justify the Board in closing them, even if it would necessitate the erection of pumps to supply the de- ficiency thereby created. The repairs of the road leading out to Garreg have been commenced as ordered at the last meeting. Mr. John Rees (Ynys Farm) having undertaken to carry the requisite material and open the drains on his. land adjoining the road. The sides of the turnpike-road from Dyffryn-gate to Nant-bach have been trimmed, and I intend, with your permission, as soon as the stuff raised from the road sides shall be removed, to employ constant labour on the streets and roads of the sub-district of Aberdovey during the summer months, making arrangements, nevertheless, for all the gratings and water-courses to be attended to during heavy rain and floods, and the cleaning of the streets on Saturday. The sea wall or Quay in front of the Terrace at Aberdovey is getting very much out ot repair, and will cause injury to the road unless it is soon attended to. I understand that the wall has hitherto been kept in repair by the owners of the Ynysymaengwyn estate. The course of the stream which supplies the Aberdovey reservoir above where it is piped is filled up, and the water finds its way from it to the Brychnant road, which it damages, I have given directions for cleaning the water-course. There were some stones taken out of the old drain at the back of College Green, for which I could find no use, which I therefore sold for thirteen shillings and sixpence. There are many houses in Towyn without eaves troughs, and the water falling from them damages the streets and creates much nuisance.
BALA.
BALA. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, SATURDAY, APRIL 6.Present: Messrs. John Williams (chairman), David Morgan, Win. Ellis, Robert Williams, Richard Jones, Thomas Jones, Cefngwyn, F. Parmeter, Edwd. Vaughan, and Thomas Ellis, clerk. Statistics.-OlIt-door paupers for the 12th week, 267 in-door, 15. Vagrants, 27. Out-door relief, £ 29 Is. 4d. 13th week, 271 paupers; 17 in-door; 24 vagrants. Out-relief, £ 34 4s. First week of second quarter, paupers, 271 in-door, 13; vagrants, 10; out-relief, £ 28 10s. 6d. Contraetur.-Edward Evans, of Tegid-street, flour dealer and grocer, complained that when he sent his tender in for bread and flour he was under the impression that the weight was to be 1001bs., and not 112lbs. to the cwt., but having detected his mistake, he applied to have the price raised. — .Moved by Mr. Morgan that ls. in the cwt. be allowed him.—Agreed to. Collector of Poer's Hate.—A letter from the Local Government Board was read, stating that the Collector last year was ap- pointed in June, and the usual bond with the securities for the due performance of his work entered into in August, and that it was necessary that a new appointment be made.—Proposed by Mr. Win. Ellis, and seconded by Mr. F. Parmeter, that John Roberts be re-appointed collector for the ensuing year for the parish of Llanycil.—Carried unanimonsly. The Deceased Wife's Sister Bill. A petition from the Chichester Board of Guardians was brought forward by the Chairman, asking the co-operation of this Board in the matter. It was moved by Mr. Morgan, and seconded by Mr.Tlios. Jones, Cefngwyn, "That the Bill be approved of," but before the motion could be put to the Board the mover and seconder with- drew, and the petition was laid on the table. Workhouse.—The contractor's bill of £ 47i>, being £ 250 balance of contract, and £ 225 for extras, as well as Mr. Spaull s, the architect's, bill, next came under consideration.—The Chairman advised the Board not to enter into the question, but leave it to the Building Colimittee, who would report thereon. Mr. Roberts, the" contractor, attended, and he consented to wait until the 2nd June next for the amount due to him. North Wale ConnUe8 Lunatic Asylum. -The undermentioned patients are from this Union, and the expenses (as per bill pro- duced) for maintenance, clothing, Ac, for the last quarter, at the rate of 8s. 9d. weekly, are as follows :—Elizabeth Williams, X5 12s. 6d.; Catherine Thomas, £ 5 12s. 6d.; Sarah Williams, t5 12s. 6d.; Mary Williams, £ 0 12s. 6d.; Catherine Jones, £ 5 12s. 6d.; Elizabeth Jones, £5 12s. d.; Margaret Jones, £ > 12s. 6d.; Anne Hughes, 18s. 9d.; Catherine Evans, 12s. 6d.; making together -L40 1, Ss. I)d. lie LewLi R,)berti. -There was £1 Gs. arrears due for maintain- ing his family, who were chargeable, but upon the production of a medical certificate showing that the defaulter had sprained his foot in August last, and was consequently unable to work for two months, 12s. was deducted, and he was ordered to pay the remainder in work forthwith. The relief list was gone into. List of Attendances of Guardians from April, 1S77, to March, 1S7S.—Henry Robertson, M.P., 0; W. P. Jones, 7; Owen Richards, M.D., 23; R. J. U. Price, 0: E. G. Jones, 0; E. Evans-Lloyd, 0 (ex-officio); William Ellis, 22 David Morgan, 19 M. Vaughan Jones, 7 Richard Jones, 18 Edward Vaughan, 23; Robert Williams, 15 Robert Roberts, 11 Thomas Ellis, 19; Thomas Jones, Bryn, 11; F. Parmeter, 20; Thomas Jones, Cefn, 13; John Williams, V.C., 22.
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Colonel F. A. Stanley, the new Secretary of State for War, was on Monday, AprilS, re-elected for the Northern Division of Lancashire without opposition.
DOLGELLEY.
DOLGELLEY. LOCAL BOARD ELECTION.—The following was the result of the election :— J. Chidlaw Roberts 238 Edward Griffith 237 W. R. Williams 154 R. P. Roberts 136 J. C. Davies 109 Messrs. J. C. Hughes and Morris Jones were declared to be disqualified, their nominator not having paid the rate at the time of nomination. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH.- Present: Mr. David Jones (chairman), Mr. Edward Griffith (vice-chairman), Mr. Lewis Williams and Mr. Griffith Williams (ex-officio); the Rev. W. Hughes, Messrs. J. Meyrick Jones, Evan Jones, John Scott, D. Williams, John Jones (Talyllyn), Owen Owen, R. Evans; Joseph Roberts (clerk), and W. Jones (sanitary inspector). Statistics. -Out-relief administered during the past fortnight: Barmouth district, per Mr. John Jones, JS96 4s. 2d. to 405 paupers; Talyllyn district, per Mr. Morris Jones, £57 5s. to 253 paupers. Number in the house, 28; last year, 24; vagrants relieved, 35. Balance in the bank, R766 18s. 7d. Llanaber was stated to be £2.51 in arrear. Talyllyn Collector.—There were five applications for the office of collector for the parish of Talyllyn Lewis Jones, Penrhos; John Jones.Jii'anyfain; Wm. Owen, Braich- goch Inn, Corris; Henry Jones, Cildydd, Talyllyn; and v j3P'ant' ,Heil]7 J°nes, the late collector, applied for the office at £ 28. The sum mentioned in the advertise- ment was £20.-Ir. John Jones proposed the appointment of William Owen, of Braichgoch, at a salary of £ 20; Mr. Scott seconded the motion, and it was carried. The aisborne Gase.-The Clerk stated that £ 200 had been paid; and he had had a letter from Mr. Breese, stating that he would attend his office at Dolgelley on the following W ednesday, to tax the costs in this case. Returns.—A letter was read from the Local Govern- ment Board stating that they had not received the re- quisite returns for 1877 from Messrs. J. P. Jones Edwd. Jones, J. Ff. Jones, and J. L. Ellis, medical officers of health. Ihe Clerk added that only one report had been received. The Abergynohvyn Disturbaitee.-The Clerk read a letter from Mr. D. Howell, clerk to the Machynlleth Guardians, acknowledging the receipt of a letter on the 25th March enclosing form of petition, and replying, that, while the Machynlleth Board were ready to co-operate in any movement tending to reduce the tpoor-rates they thought it best not to interfere in the matter referred to. and the parishes apparently affected were not in the Machynlleth Union. A letter was also received on the same subject from Mr. White, clerk to the Corwen Union, sayipg that his Board declined to entertain the question. Llanaber. Mr, Scott did not see why one parishfshould be allowed to be in arrear when the others paid. He hoped the clerk would insist upon Llanaber paying its arrears.—The clerk was directed to comply with ° the standing order of the Board to summon overseers if they did not pay their calls directly after the fourteen days' grace which the Board allowed. The Board's Clerk.— The Clerk stated that the next letter, which had been received from the Local Govern- ment Board, had reference to himself. Perhaps he might be permitted to ask that the subject should not reported. The Chairman then read the following letter Local Government Board, Whitehall, 25th March, 187a. Sir,—1 am directed by the Local Government Board to advert to the letters which they addressed to you on the oth and 21st December last, and to remind you that they have not yet been furnished with an explanation of the neglect of duty on your part as clerk to the Guardians of the Dolgeiley Union, to which those letters refer. Although the Board have now been in- formed by the district auditor that he completed the audit of your accounts, lor the half-vear ended at Michaelmas last, on the 2Sth ult., they direct me to point out that he was com- pelled to adjourn the audit four times before vou had duly pre- pared aand completed your accounts for that half-year. The Board desire me to refer to the fact that they were under the necessity of calling upon you for an explanation .of similar neglect in connection with the audit for the previous half-vear and also of your failure to transmit to them with regularity the weekly returns of pauperism. Thev addressed to you letters on this subject on the 21st J une, the 2nd of August and the 31st October, 1S77, but they failed to obtain from°vou the explanation which they then required from you, or in fact anv reply whatsoever to those letters. The Board teel much dissa- tisfaction with your persistent neglect to reply to the communi- cations which they have been compelled to address to you, and with your failure of duty in the several matters to which which they have at various Itiuies called your attention. This neglect causes much inconvenience and delay in the transaction of the public business of this office, and as you will not afford them ;Lay explanation of that neglect or furnish them with any reply whatever to their letters on the subject, they cannot allow you to retain an office the duties of which you are unwilling or un- able to perform with promptitude and regularity. The Board warned you of the prouable consequence of your persistent neg- lect in their letter of the 2nd of August last, of which vou have taken no notice, and they must now require you at once to place your resignation in the hands of the Guardians. The Chairman, Mr. Scott, Mr. Davies, and other mem- bers of the Board said they deeply regretted to hear the contents of the letter.—'l'fle Clerk said he had sent an explanation to the Local Government Board.-The Chair- man asked the clerk if he had a copy of that letter with him.—Mr. Roberts replied that he had, whereupon the Chairman and the Board desired that it should be read. The letter was to the effect that he (the clerk) was much surprised and concerned at the contents of the Central Board's letter, as he was under the impression that all matters had been arranged and satisfactorily explained some time ago. He had forwarded in the month of November a letter of explanation as to the default in the completion of accounts, and also why the return had not been forwarded regularly. He was subpeenead to go to Chester Assizes in the case Gisborne v. the Dol,relley Union, and he had to remain there for several daysr He was taken very ill at the time, and had to remain with his brother-in-law for some days. After he came home he was laid up for two weeks. Again, he was compelled to attend in London ill the same case, which was reierred to arbitration, and lie was then delayed in his work for more than three week^. He had to produce the books and papers belonging to the Union, both at Chester and in London, and they were impounded until the award was taken up. He could not possibly complete the audit of the accounts at the proper time, as the books were with the arbitrator. Before the last audit he was overwhelmed with work. He was also delayed in his work by the new valuation lists, and by having to attend meetings of the Assessment Committee twenty-rive tjmes during the year. In consequence of the additional calls upon his time he had lately given up all the appointmouts which he held in order to be able to devote all his time to discharge the duties connected with the Guardians, the assessment and the sanitary meetings. He sincerely regretted that the untoward circumstances above mentioned had caused him to become behindhand with his work during the past year but several causes of his backwardness existed The work had been really delayed by circumstances over'which he had no control. He had a wife and young family dependent upon him for support. For their sake as well as for his own, he would in future do his utmost to perform his duties to the satisfaction of the Guardians and of the Central Board, and he heartily trusted that the Board would pass over his shortcomings, and not carry out their intention in requesting him to resign. He should be ex- tremely obliged to hear from them that his resignation was unnecessary.—The Clerk added, in reply to Mr Scott, that he had received no reply to his letter to the Local Government Board.—The Chairman asked the Clerk when he was in London, and he replied in May and June. —The Clerk was then requested to retire, and in his ab- sconce the Chairman, Mr. Scott, and all the members of the Board were in favour of giving him another chance in consequence 01 ms navmg a large family dependent upon him.—Mr. Davies thought it would be well to wait until an answer had been received from the Local Government Board to the Clerk's letter, but it was thought there would be no answer to it. If the Guardians voted that day in favour of the retention of the Clerk's office bv Mr. Roberts, he thought that would be effectual in inducin"- the Local Government Board to withdraw their request.- Mr. Griffith Williams said if the Guardians gave the Clerk another trial the proper thing would be to answer the Board's letter, and beg them to look over the short- comings, and give liiin another trial.—All the Guardians assenting, Mr. Griffith Williams was requested to write a letter to the Board to that effect.-The Clerk was then called in, and severely spoken to by the Chairman and other Guardians, and in the end he made a solemn pro- mise to attend to the work in future. Assessment.—A meeting of the Assessment Committee was held at the conclusion of the parochial business, when it was resolved, on the motion of Mr. Edward Griffith seconded by Mr. Lewis Williams, that a resolution on the books should be rescinded, and that in future the reduc- tions should be 10 per cent. from farms, and 20 per cent. from the gross ratable value of houses.—Mr. Jones, Talyllyn, strongly opposed the proposal. Sanitary.—Mr. W. Jones, the sanitary inspector re- ported that for the quarter ended March 31, the total number of deaths was 80, being more by 13 than the pre- ceding quarter, and of 4 compared with the corresoonding quarter last year. Though the death rate was rather a heavy one on the quarter (being 22'36 per 1,000 per an- num), the district was pretty free from epidemic diseases, and no death from fever had been recorded during the quarter. The district, however, was far from being free from illness from common complaints, consequent very likely to the unsettled and damp state of the weather. Islaw'rdre, in the parish of Dolgelley, suffered much. About the beginning of January, it would be remembered, scarlet fever was very prevalent in that district. Out of the number of deaths 4 were owing to whooping cough, diphtheria 1, and diarrhoea 1. Whooping cough was rather prevalent in the district (especially at Talyllyn). The total number of births for the same period was 105, a decrease of 33 on the preceding quarter; of 0 on the cor- responding quarter last year. Sanitary improvements were progressing steadily throughout the Union, but there was a great deal yet to be done before the district could claim a high sanitary standard.
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TIDE TABLE FOR ABERYSTWYTH, ABERDOVEY, AND BARMOUTH. April. 'Aberystwyth. Aberdovey. Barmouth. a.m. ) p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. Fri.12 2 2 2 52 2 31 3 21 2 11 3 1 Sat.13 3 38 4 16 4 7 4 45 3 47 4 25 Sun.14 1 4 51 21 5 20 5 50 5 0 5 30 -NI4)n. 15 5 35 5 48 6 4 6 17 5 44 5 57 Tues.10 I 6 10 6 31 6 39 7 0 6 19 6 40 Wed.17 | 6 53 7 15 7 22 7 44 7 2 7 24 Thur 18 1 7 37 I 7 58 I 8 6 8 27 7 46 ( 8 7
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Sir Richard Bulkeley has been consulted with refer- ence to the supply of Llandudno with water from Llvn- dulyn and Melynllyn. and he has promised, wit'i the consent of the trustees, to carry out the wishes of the Commissioners. I
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MACHYNLLETH. NOMINATION OF GUARDIANS.—The following persons have been nominated as guardians for the several parishes in the Machynlleth uuion :—Dorowen, Messrs. Lewis £ u.^iLDa/ie8> farmer Pwlliwrch; Isygarreg, Griffith Griffiths, farmer, fynohir; Llanbrynmair, William Push estate agent, Brynllys, and Andrew Roberts, farmer Hafodwen; Llanwrin, John Tudor, farmer, Esgair Geiliog; Machynlleth, John J. Jones, draper, London House, and Richard Gillart, estate agent, Penegoes; Griffith Jones, farmer, Tygwyn; Pennal, David Evans, farmer, G-weni Iago Scubor\~coed, Morgan Edwards, farmer Bwlchemion Towyn, Owen Daniel, auctioneer High-street, .1. Hughes Jones, merchant and landed proprietor, and David Jones, farmer. Esgairweddan • Uwchygarreg, John Morgans, farmer, Rhiwlwyfen • and' Cemmaes, J. J. Humphreys. As the last day of nomin- ation has passed, and the requisite number of "uardians has been named in each parish, and no more, there will be no contested election anywhere. The new Board will contain six members who did not serve last year. BOAKD OF GUARDIANS, APRIL 3KI>. — Present Mr. R. Gillart, chairman, Mr. Thomas Owen, vice-chairman Messrs" Morgan Edwards, Griffith Griffiths. J. J. Humphreys, John Morgan, David Evans, Edward Morgan, and David Evans acting clerk. Out-relief administered during the past fortnight Machynlleth district, per Mr. Thomas, '£::)0 llis, 4d to 172 paupers Darowen district, per Mr. D. Howell, A:62 ISs lid. to 250 paupers; and Pennal district, per Mr. John Jones, £5;, 17s. 4d. to 23i paupers. Number in the house, 4(1; vagrants relieved during the past fortnight, 59. Bilk-During the examination of the bills, the Chairman said he did not insinuate anything, but he thought it would be advisable that all bills should be examined before they were laid before the Board.—The Clerk promised to comply with the desire expressed by the Chairman. rote., tf Thanks. This being the last meeting of the Board, •ii 1".oinas proposed a cordial vote of thanks to Mr Gillart for the efficient manner in which he had discharged the i? V ■l^'V.r"U".durinT the Past year.—This was seconded bv Mr. Griffith Griffiths, and carried unanimously.—Mr. Gillart in returning thanks, said that when they came to the end of a term in taking a retrospective view of the work done during the term' what pained them was to see that much work which thev had hoped and wished to perform remained to be done; but he thought they were not as bad in this union as some represented them to be. On looking at the comparative statement of pauperism laid before them, this union appeared rather back- ward. But there were reasons which could he brought forward why it should not be compared with some of thooie umons entered in that list. For instance, the Wrexham union was one in which there were extensive coal mines, paying high wages, and which was altogether different in character to this. The rorden Lmon was also one embracing a district composed mainly oi mansions, &c., and large farms. Welshpool and Montgomery were the only towns comprised in it, and of these in Welshpool only could they expect that there would be paupers. In the Newtown and Llanidloes Union there was the an Mine, which employed a great number, besides the exten- sive. flannel manufactories in Newtown and Llanidloes. In the Dolgelley Union they had a large number of slate quarries paying higtt rates of wages. But in this union there was at present only one mine carried on, namely, the Dylife. Ihen there was the Workhouse Test, which they were asked to bring into operation. No doubt they had room for improvement here, and he hoped they would keep this in view during the coming year. He was happy to think that the work of the Board had been carried on with such good feelings during the year. Sometimes they differed in theirk-iews, but he was not always sorry for this, because it was the means of getting matters well considered. He then proposed votes of thanks to the Vice-Chairmen (Messrs. Owen Daniel and Thomas Owen), which was seconded by Mr. Morgan Edwards, and carried.—Mr. Owen responded on behalf of Mi. Daniel and hmiself. A vote of thanks to the Clerk was alio proposed hy the Chairman, seconded by Mr. Owen, and carried.—Mr. David Evans, acting clerk, responded in the absence of Mr. Howell. PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3.-refore C. F. Thruston, Esq., J. G. W. Bonsall, Esq., and Richard Jones, Esq. hxcise Case#. James Jones, excise officer, charged John Brees, Caemadog, Llanbrynmair, with having kept a dog without a licence. The officer stated that he went to the defendant's house on February 27th to ascertain whether a dog was kept, the defendant not having taken out a licence for the current vear. A dog was found, and defendant took out a licence for it on March 2nd. Mr. C. H. Tanner, supervisor, represented the Crown, and pressed for a heavy penalty. The Bench accord- ingly fined defendant x2, instead of 25s. -Thomas Jones, Bryn- nnty, Llanbrynmair, was also tined -02 for having kept two dogs with one licence only. Drunkenness.—Margaret Vaughan, Graigfach, Machynlleth, was charged with having been drunk and disorderly 011 the IGth March. P.C. Hamer proved the charge and said the woman had been fighting with someone before ne came upon the scene. Defendant, who did not appear, was fined £ 1, including costs.— illiaui Evans, cattle dealer, Abercegir, was summoned for haying been drunk and disorderly, and with having refused to quit licensed premises at Llanbrynmair on the 25th March.— P.C. R. Thomas said he was called into the Wynnstay Arms bv the landlord, and there he saw the defendant kicking and striking about, aud knocking people in the mouth with his watch, which he was swinging around by the chain. Previous convictions were proved, and defendant was fined Z2, including costs. Overscers.-The overseers for the several parishes in the di- vision were then appointed its follows :-Cernmaes Thos. Lewis, Glyntwvmyn, and Evan Davies, Brvntafolog Darowen: David Vaughan, Red Lion Inn, and John Roberts, Fronwen; Isy- garreg Evan Richards, Morben Lodge, and David 'rfiomas' Der- wenlas Llanbrynmair Richard Hughes, Derwenlwvd and Richard Jones, Penybont; LlaiiwriR Stephen Breese" Esgair- wrin, and Hugh Lewis, Bryncae Machynlleth Charles Bowen, and David Jones, draper; Penegoes: Lewis Richards, Penv- geulan, and John Williams, Bacheiddon; Uwchvgarrecr: Ed- ward Evans, Byrdir. and John Humphreys, Bwlch. Constables were also appointed for each parish.
LLANIDLOES.
LLANIDLOES. COUNTY COURT, FIUDAY, APRIL 5.-Before Herbert Hodson, Esq., deputy judge. Supplying Good* to Minors.—Rots v. Jones.-In this case the plaintiff sought to recover from the defendant, who is the land- lord of the Angel Inn, Uanidloes, the sum of £ 3 lis. 3d., on account of goods supplied.—Mr. Woosnam appeared for the defendant, and stated that according to his instructions there was an account which showed the plaintiff to be in the defend- ant's debt to the extent of £5 14s.-Plaintiff said that the de- fendant owed him t3 lls. 3d., balance of an account of £ 17 ISs 3d. He had given an order to defendant to send in his account but could never get a bill from him. Plaintiff had stayed at the defendant s house, and had been charged for hoard nd lodging, The case had been heard at Shrewsbury, but defendant had disputed the judge's jurisdiction, and consequently the case was brought before the present Court. The defendant kept an account against him. He had seen the book, and had added up the 5iterns, which amounted to 4:14 7s.—In cross-examination plaintiff said the book produced was the one he referred to. It was iiottl5 7s., but iLI4 7s. Plaintiff kept a book to check de- fendant, but he sometimes omitted to put down items in the defendant's book.-His Honour That was very kind of you. (Laughter.) Plaintiff, continuing, said there was a difference of 13s. in the first settlement. The last item in defendant's book was in plaintiffs writing, and the 4:1 chat was disputed was on.the same page. The defendant had been supplied with thirty- two yards of silk. Witness had seen the silk about six months afterwards in the possession of the Misses Jones, who asked him to divide the silk. The goods were ordered by the defendant. They were sent to the Angel Inn addressed to the defendant. At Shrewsbury, the Judge took a different view of the case to that of the plaintiff, and gave defendant the benefit of the doubt. —Mr. Woosnam, addressing his Honour, remarked that plain- tiff had reduced his account since then to the amount of £ 1.— Plaintiff: Don't you z»is-coustrue. (Laughter.)—His Hanour said that the plaintiff himself admitted that he bad omitted to put down items from the defendant s book, and he thought he must strike the .£1 out of the account. It would make him mors careful in the future.—Mr. Woosnam said the plaintiff went about the country trying to create trade, which he endeavoured to do by selling goods to minors, as in the present instance in which he sold the silk at 10s. d. a yard Plaintiff knew that their parents would not purchase goods at a price like this and when he thought the articles had been used he sent in a claim He (Mr W oosnam) contended that the defendant was not re- sponsible.-His Honour If you could prove that the father had no knowledge of the transaction it would materially affect the ca.se. Mr. Woosnam called the defendant, who said that whea he received a bill from the plaintiff for the silk he may have said in a passion that he would burn it. but he had not done so. He thought it very natural to get in a passion when he had a bill for silk at 10s. 9d. a yard He had never ordered the goods, but had told his daughters that if they got any dresses they would have to pay for them. His daughters paid for their own clothing. The first he knew of the silk was when he had the bill sent him, which was some twelve months after his daughters had had the silk.-By His Honour His daughters, as far as he knew, had never had any silk dresses before.—By Plaintiff Never recollected saving that- he should like his daughters to have some silk dresses 'from the plaintiff. He had told them to get some dresses, but never in- tended that they should he silk ones.—Charlotte Alice Jones, one of defendant's daughters, said that the silk was for her sister and herself. Witness would be seventeen years of age OR her next birthday, and her sister was going on for nineteen. Ross opened the silk in her presence, after he had his t-3a, and divided it in half. Her sister told him to send the silk the same week as it was ordered. Witness had not had her silk made up, but did not know what her sister had done with hers, as she was married and ha<l gone away. It was pretty good silk, but was not worth the price plaintiff wanted for it. She never told her father that they had bought the silk, and he had not seen it He (the defendant) had said one morning, when Ross was having his breakfast, that they could have some dresses.—His Honour There is no question as to the liability. The question will be as to the value of the silk. In answer to the defendant witness said she remembered his having brought some silk for them before. He wanted Cs. 6d. a yard for it." but it was sent back, as they did not consider it good enough. He sent them some more and opened the parcel himself. The silk produced was that which she had from the plaintiff.— Daniel Davies said that he was a silk mercer and draper in Llanidloes. He had been nineteen years in the trade. The silk produced was called grosgran, and of a medium quality. Silk fluctuated very much in value at different periods. In Januarv 1877, at the time the plaintiff had sent the silk, witness would ttavebeen glad to have supplied it at (is. (id. a yard, which would have given the seller an ample profit.-By his Honour: He should consider that ten per pent, added to this amount would be a fair sum to charge for credit for fourteen months but he did not know there was a difference in the charge for cash and credit.—His Honour: I have had fifteen years' experience, and I ksow there is such a system (Laughter.) I shall treat this at seven shillings a yard for the thirty-two yards, and will add ten per cent. to that as allowance for credit, and that is what I shall consider as the value of the silk. —Plaintiff It cost me 7s. 9d. a yard. —His Honour remarked that he thought the plrin- tiff had taken an unfair advantage of the girls In supplying them with the silk, and it was a tremendous price that he charged them. The proper course for him to have taken in dealing with them- whose vanity was of a similar nature to that of other girls— was to have told them that it was a nice silk he had for sale, and to have stated the price, but nothin* was said about the puce un^ -l year afterwards. When goods were sup- plied on credit nothing was said about the increase of the price, but the inference was that he should be fairlv remunerated, and he thought his decision would do that. A Tiniber Ca*e.— \SilUam!< v. Griffiths.—Plaintiff who is a farmer living at Rhiwbrongeth, Ll?.ngurig, sued the defendant for 1 lis. 6,1., for hauling a quantity of wood. Defendant admitted that he owed the plaintiff £2 2s. 9d., but said that he had been over-charged according to the regular prices.—His Honour being of the same opinion as defendant only gave jutig- ment for plaintiff for 2s. fid. without costs. Railway Case.—In this plaint Richard Jenkins, a hawker sued the London and North-Western Railway company for £ 7 10s., a loss the plaintiff alleged he had sustained in conse- quence of the defendants having refused to deliver a truck of onions on Dec. 22nd. -,)fr. Taylor represented the clefendaiats. Plaintiff said the onions arrived at the station on the nio-ht of Dec. 21st, and he went there with his cart for thp purpose of re- ceiving them. He saw the Clerk who said he could not have them as he had not received the invoice. He saw the Clerk again, but the market was over, and the goods were of no use to him then. He now claimed £ as damages to the onions and £ 2 10s. for expenses and loss of market.—John Orchard goods agent, Leighton Buzzard, said that the consignor called on him and said that the onions had been booked for Newtowh instead of Llanidloes, and asked if he could have it altered. Witness told him it would cost more on account of the two bookings. —His Honour considered that the plaintiff should have sued the consignor, who ought to have sent the goods to Llanidloes, and gave judgment for the defendants.
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It is proposed to provide a thorough system of drainage of Trefriw, and to supply it with water from Llva. Crafnant. I