The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

ABERYSTWYTH. MUNICIPAL ELECTION. The municipal election for 1880 must be characterised as the quietest which has occurred for many years past. There was literally no "election cry," for which the people cared a straw; and the contention between Liberals and Conservatives has never been a very prominent feature in Aberystwyth municipal elections; nor has the religious element been very strong as is evinced by the fact that though the Nonconformists greatly out-number members of the church in the town, church and chapel in the Council Chamber was equally balanced before the election, and the constitution of the governing body has not in this instance been altered. Captain Watkins, in an address which was issued with his name attached, endeavoured to raise the cry of street obstructions, but that question had been already decided by the Council as it had been by the common sense of the majority of tradesmen before a single summons was issued in the matter. <:> On the day of the election, Monday, November 1st, Mr Garner and Mr Green styled themselves "the Working-man's" candidates Mr Isaac Morgan, the Independent candidate, and Mr Edward Humphreys, the popular candidate, in opposition to the dictation of Perry Winkle." This was all assumption that Perry Winkle was unpopular, and that Mr Edward Hum- phreys was popular. The result of the contest will, perhaps, disabuse the minds of more persons than Captain Humphreys of the absurdity and inaccuracy of the assumption. Mr Isaac Morgan is a Conservative and a Church- man Mr Humphreys and Mr Green, Liberals and Wesleyans; Mr D. C. Roberts and Mr John Jenkins, Calvinistic Methodists and Mr J. R. Jones and Mr Garner, Independents. It was understood that the J.iberals would vote for Messrs J. R. Jones, John Jenkins, and D. C. Roberts; and the Church party for Messrs Isaac Morgan and Edward Humphreys, and, perhaps, Mr Green. Mr Garner was a kind of ominium gatherum; and the comparatively large number he received testifies to his general good nature and charitable disposition. In consequence of the absence from town of a celebrated cartoon: painter, there was not so large display of pictorial tips as on former occasions. One or two were, however, exhibited, but the result of the poll proved them in the wrong as to relative positions of candidates, as it did nearly all the prophets. All admitted that Mr Isaac Morgan had all excellent chance of being at the top of the list. The second position was assigned to Mr J. R. Jones, the third to Mr John Jenkins, and the fourth to Mr D. C. Roberts. It was not until the day before the poll that Mr. Green's chances appeared favourable to him, a result which might be attributed in a large degree to a letter signed by A Working Man," who seemed to know more of Mr. Green's affairs and intentions than one might expect from an employee. The letter stated that Mr. Green had a splendid business, and brings a large amount of foreign work to the town. It is his interest," it was added, to keep down the rates as much as possible, for if the rates go on he will be driven out of the town. It is such men as Mr. Green, who pays over £3,000 a year in wages, that we, as working men, ought to return to the Council. One thing is quite clear, that Mr. George Green can better afford to leave Aberystwyth than we, working men, can to lose him. If he goes away and opens busi- ness at a seaport town where he can ship the thousands of pounds' worth of work sent to foreign parts every year at a less cost than he can from Aberystwyth, the working classes of the town will lose (sic) a business which pays in wages alone £60 a week. Remember that Mr. Green does not depend on Aberystwyth custom, but on the foreign orders he gets. Keep him here, then, and this can be done by returning him on Monday." Mr. Green has been returned, and Abei- ystwyth is saved The polling booths were filled up as usual in the Town Hall. At No. 1, presided Alderman Watkins, assisted by Mr H. L. Evans; No. 2, Mr David! Williams, J.P., assisted by Mr David Lloyd; No. 3, Mr Peter Jones (the mayor), assisted by Mr Rees; No. 4, Mr. J. J. Griffiths, assisted by Mr Evan Jones; and at No. 5, Alderman Williams, assisted by Mr Thomas Griffiths (T.G.) The Returning Officer (the mayor) began counting the votes shortly after five o'clock. The following numbers will show the state of the poll at intervals during the counting:— Garner 43 45 84 119 153 198 257 294 GREEN 54 77 129 182 231 285 365 417 HUMPHREYS 56 77 117 100 203 247 319 365 JENKINS ..52 71 112 155 216 259 333 376 Jones 59 95 157 216 288 347 441 503 MORGAN 74 105 177 248 320 401 527 594 Roberts 66 100 lü7 243 311 394 490 557 -1 JHr uarner received 15 plumpers, last year 11; Mr Green, 14, last year, 9; Mr Humphreys, 7, in 1877, 62; Mr Jenkins, 7, in 1877, 27; Mr J. R. Jones, 13, in 1877, 19; Mr Isaac Morgan, 11, in 1877, 59; and Mr D. C. Roberts, 42. In 1877 Mr Morgan 639 votes; Mr J. R. Jones, 563; Mr Green (last year), 490; Mr John Jenkins (in 1877), 610; and Mr Edward Humphreys, 596. All these figures are below the number polled by the candidates. The only one who obtained an increased number of votes was Mr Garner, who last year received 272, and this year, 294. About 1,004 ratepayers polled. At twenty minutes past seven o'clock-an unusually early hour—the MAYOR entered the large hall, and declared the following to be the result of the poll:— MR. ISAAC MORGAN 594 David Charles Roberts 557 11 J. R. Jones 503 11 George GREEN 417 John Jenkins 376 11 Edward Humphreys 365 11 Thomas Garner 294 He then declared the first four to be duly elected members of the Town Council. Loud cheers followed the announcement of the numbers of the elected candi- dates and of Mr Thomas Garner. The names of Messrs Edward Humphreys and John Jenkins were received in silence. Councillor ISAAC MORGAN, who was received with deafening cheers, said-Ladies and Gentlemen,—I beg to return you my most sincere thanks for the kindness you have shown me to-day by electing me at the head of the poll. This time three years you did me the same honour. That shows that you have not lost confidence in me, or you would not have placed me in the proud position in which I now stand. (Cheers.) I have kept quite independent in the Council. I have not voted with any party. I have voted always for what I thought was best for the town of Aberystwyth. (Cheers.) I have attended constantly to the meetings of the Council during the three years past. I have lost only one meeting during that period—(A Voice Truth)—and now you have placed me in this proud position I promise you that I will attend in the future as I have done in the past. (Cheers.) This water question has been settled and the great question of the day is the extension of the leases. (Cheers.) It is a very difficult question. We must have an amended Act-there is no doubt about that; and in having that amended Act we must be careful how that Act is drawn out—(Hear, hear)—not to have it in the muddled state the same as the last. As you are well aware, a great many gentlemen—a great many people —took pieces of ground from the Corporation, and sub- let that land to different people, retaining, however, a few days. It is an important question to consider. In the amended Act, we must give power to the Council to grant renewals of leases to the present tenants. (Hear, hear, and cheers.) In Welsh, Mr Morgan stated that he had not been returned by the Church party and referring to the leases question, he said that the ratepayers ought often to call upon their representatives to explain that and other questions. When the amended Act was obtained, he added, the property of the town would not be given away, but a reasonable price would have to be paid for it. (Cheers.) Councillor D. C. ROBERTS, after tremendous and prolonged cheering, said-Ladies and Gentlemen,—You have to-day elected me to represent you in the Town Council. I beg most heartily to thank you all for the honour you have done me. Some have said I am too young, but I am very glad that you have shown them by your vote,; that although. I am young you are not afraid to place confidence in me. (Applause.) Now you have elected me, I shall do my utmost to serve the town in every way and I trust that when I come before you in three years' time you will find that I have kept my word, and have a record to show you of what I have done,- and that I shall have the satis- faction of receiving a renewal of your confidence. (Applause.) Mr. J. R. JONES, who was equally well received, said—Ladies and gentlemen. I beg to thank you all for electing me for this the third time, third on the poll. It doesn't speak so badly. You have elected me for six years and for the next three I shall try to do as well as I have done. (Applause.) Councillor GEORGE GREEN, who was very warmly received, said-Ladies and gentlemen, I have been asked not to make a long speech. I do not intend to do so. In the first place, I have to thank the electors of Aberystwyth for again electing me as one of their representatives in the Town Council. I have observed during this contest that there has been a certain desire I amongst the various sections of the town to place n-it in the Council. That shows that, generally speaking, there is still confidence left in me, and I can assure you that the confidence will not be misplaced. (Hear, hear.) Every vote that I shall give will be an honest vote. I shall vote according to my own judgment. Every subject that is brought before the Council I shall consider for myself, and I shall vote accordingly and I want you, if you find that my votes are in the wrong direction, to call me to account, when I shall be prepared at any time—any reasonable time—to answer for my actions. There is one thing which you have shown by this election, and that is that the town is not to be governed by a local paper. (Cheers.) You remember that in the last two editions of the Cambrian News—(cheers)—how exceedingly quiet I was laid in the dust. (Laughter and cheers.) You remember how it was said that Mr. Green had no chance at all. (Laughter, cheers, and a voice: "Green for ever.") Now you have answered that, and you have answered it in the most effectual manner. (Applause.) I do not see why your judgment should be warped by the ideas of any one single person. You should do as you have done now—judge for yourselves, and then you will not go wrong. (Cheers.) Do you not be led by the ideas of this or that person, but judge for yourselves. That is the only way. (Cheers.) With regard to the ques- tions that have to be brought before the Council, there are one or two more important things which will come to the front. One of these questions is undoubt- edly the Corporation leases. That is a problem that, although you have spent a very large sum of money upon it, has not yet been solved; and there are difficulties in it and dangers to be avoided which will require the utmost care, otherwise it is quite clear to my mind from information I have recently received that great injustice will be donp. Depend upon it, so far as I am concerned no injustice will be done to any person. (Cheers.) Another matter which has been named to me, and it is a matter of most serious import- ance, is the purification of the rivers. (Applause.) That is a point which must be approached with the greatest care also, otherwise you may by doing a good be doing a greater harm. You must consider the mining interest. (Hear, hear.) The mining interest is one of such magnitude and importance that you can- not afford to destroy it. (Applause.) You must con- sider the question in all its bearings, and you must give the miners the same opportunity of carrying on their business as you give others. (Cheers.) Now I will not keep you longer, but I thank you most heartily for the confidence you have again reposed in me, and in doing so, depend upon it. you have not made a mistake. I promise to faithfully perform the duties you have imposed upon me; and depend upon it, there is a great work to be done in the Council, notwith- standing that all your money is gone. You know that very well. Your Mayor told you that the other day. We must now consider how best to recover our position, and how to lessen the rates. That must not be neglected. There are ways and means by which it can be accomplished, and I can assure you that the subject shall receive my attention. (Cheers.) Mr J. W. Thomas and Mr Isaac Morgan then stepped forward, and after a little while, Mr THOMAS announced that he desired, on behalf of Captain Humphreys, a defeated candidate, to return thanks to the lady and gentlemen ratepayers who had supported him. He had been certainly defeated, Mr Thomas added, but there had been a combination of circum- stances against him. To begin with, lie was a weak candidate. He would not canvass, because it was against the spirit of the Ballot Act; neither would he give a glass of beer to anyone for his vote, and for that lie was to be honoured. (Interruption.) As Mr Green had said, Captain Humphreys had a local paper against him. The interruption was again renewed and continued, and Mr Thomas thanked the electors who had voted for Captain Humphreys, and said he who had voted for Captain Humphreys, and said he trusted he would be more successful next time, and gave place to Mr ISAAC MORGAN, who proposed a vote of thanks to the Mayor for the impartial way in which he had performed the duty that day of returning officer. Mr D. C. ROBERTS seconded the motion, and it was carried. The MAYOR said lie was very pleased to find, amid the excitement and turmoil of a contested election, that his conduct had met with the approbation of the ratepayers, and especially of the candidates. He trusted that the remainder of the evening would be quietly spent; and that any animosities caused by the election would be forgotten in a general desire to promote the welfare of the town. (Applause.) B OF GUARDIANS, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST.—Present: Mr H. C. Fryer, chairman; Mr Morris Davies, vice-chairman Mr L. Pugh Pugh, M.P., ex-officio; Messrs David Rees, James James, J. Paull, William Jones, David Morgan, John Jones, Tre'rddol, J. T. Morgan, the Rev. J. T. Griffiths, the Rev. B. Edwardes, Messrs John Price, John Jenkins, Hugh Haglies. clerk, Morris Jones and J. E. Hughes, medical officers. Statistics.—Out-relief administered during the past fortnight: Aberystwyth district, per Mr Thomas G. Thomas, ;L55 5s. to 236 paupers Llanfihangel Geneu'r- glyn district, per Mr John Jones, JE58 19s. 6d. to 275 paupers; and liar district, per Mr Joseph Morgan, £ 53 15s. to 211 paupers. Number in the house, 86; c last year, 80. Vagrants relieved during the pa3t fort- night, 68, a decrease of 37 on the corresponding period of last year. Balance in the bank, £ 1,685 4s. 3d. Presentation.—The Master reported that the Rev. Mr Levi had presented the Board with a set of pamphlets for the use of the inmates of the house.— The Board directed the Clerk to thank Mr Levi for the present. Notice of Motion.—Mr John Jones, Tre'rddol, gave notice that at the next meeting he would move that the Clerk should be instructed to examine the register of deaths of paupers who had died during the past three years when in receipt of out-door relief and also the relieving officers' relief books, to compare them, and report the result to the Board. —The Chair- man said he supposed that Mr Jones's object was to see whether relief had been discontinued in the case of paupers immediately after their death.—Mr John Jones added that he had been blamed for calling attention to a particular case, and the only way to come to a correct conclusion was to make a thorough investigation. Taliest'n.—In reply to Mr Lewis P. Pugh, M.P., the relieving officer for the Llanfihangel district stated that there had been no fresh cases of fever at Taliesin. -Mr Pugh asked the medical officer if he had reported on the matter to the Sanitary Authority. The subject was of importance to the Union, because in the case of deaths by fever the Union had to relieve the widows and oliildreli.-The Medical Officer stated that he had made a report, but was unable to remain long enough at the Sanitary Authority meeting to present it.-The Chairman said the fever this time had attacked people in rather better circumstances than usual.—The Medical Officer said lie would present the report at the next meeting of the Sanitary Committee which will be held in about three weeks.—Mr Pugh said there might be another outbreak of fever, and yet nothing had been done. He thought it would be very desirable, seeing that there was a difference of opinion as to the cause, that the Local Government Board should be requested to send down a person competent to give an opinion, If the fever were preventible, it was a shocking thing that people should be allowed to die time after time.— A conversation occurred as to the cause of the fever. Mr J. T. Morgan thought it was in consequence of the nearness of the bog but the Chairman and Mr John Jones, Tre'rddol, were of opinion that the water could not be pure after rain. The Chairman stated that the houses were built in rows, one row above the other, that there were pigsties, privies, manure heaps, and highly-cultivated gardens attached to the houses. The soil was not very deep, and the consequence was that when there was a fall of rain the surface water per- colated through the ground on to the rock, and th mce out to the roadway in the form of springs, the water of which was drunk by the people. He instanced a case where some time ago a man used a paraffin cask to support scaffolding in building a house on the hill-side. The cask was broken and the paraffin wasted and for weeks afterwards the springs tasted of paraffin. TOWN COUNCIL, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND.— Present: Mr Peter Jones, Mayor, in the chair, Aldermen David Roberts and Philip Williams, Councillors John Jones, Bridge-end, John James, Isaac Morgan, J. R. Jones, J. J. Griffiths, E. J. Jones, E. Hamer, T. D. Harries, D. C. Roberts, Mr W. H. Thomas, Town Clerk, Mr David Lloyd, Mr Rees Jones, Surveyor, Mr H. L. Evans, Borough Accountant, and Mr Jesse Morgan, Turncock. NEW MEMBERS. Mr ISAAC MORGAN, Mr J. R. JONES, Mr D. C, ROBERTS, and Mr GEORGE GREEX qualified, and took their seats at the Board. GARDEN LAND. Mr JOHN JONES stated that there had been some question as to right of way along in front of the Mill, and in consequence Thomas Morgan did not wish to take the land he had applied for at a previous meeting. Mr John Jones, Commerce House, had taken the Mill, and now desired to take the garden piece, so all that was necessary before the signature of the minutes was to substitutfc Mr Jones's name for that of Mr Thomas Morgan. Alderman ROBERTS did not think a right of way existed and Mr ISAAC MORGAX suggested that Mr Jones should have a lease. It was eventually agreed to adjourn the question to the next meeting, in order to be able to examine in the meantime the deed of exchange from Gogerddan. THE MANCHESTER AND MILFORD RAILWAY. The MAYOR stated that at the last meeting lie was requested to get information with regard to the com- position paid by the Manchester and Milford Railway Company to the rent-charge holders. Having been informed by Mr Szlumper that Mr Russell would be in Aberystwyth that day, he had called upon Mr Russell, who had promised to inquire into the matter and let the Council know in a few days. The order was made before Mr Russell's appointment. He hoped to be able to pay a further composition in a short time. In answer to Mr Isaac Morgan, the Mayor added that some of the landowners had been paid. Mr Russell would, however, write in a few days, and give the Council every information. HORSE PROVENDER. During the reading of the bills, Mr ISAAC MORGAN observed that there had been a good harvest, and it would be an exceptionally good time to invite tenders for horse provender. The MAYOR stated that the Council had been purchasing provender without tender, because it was found that it could be bought cheaper than by having contracts. Mr ISAAC MORGAN proposed, and Mr JAMES seconded, a proposition that advertisements should be inserted in the local papers inviting tenders for provender, and the proposition was agreed to. WATER SUPPLY. Mr JOHN JONES said the Public Works Committee had been convened in order to make arrangements to meet the Rural Sanitary Authority but it was such a fearful day that no one attended. It was now agreed to hold a meeting on Wednesday. The MAYOR said he had waited on the Rural Authority, who were perfectly willing that the Urban Authority should enter into arrangements to supply water to persons outside the borough, and they would ratify it, but they would not, at the same time, under- take any legal responsibility. Whatever legal rights they could confcoupon the Council they were willing to confer. The matter could now be left to the Public Works Committee to come to terms with Mr. James Williams. HOSE AND FIRE ESCAPE. The SURVEYOR called attention to the necessity of getting a new hose as the old one was worn out. In case of an outbreak of fire the present hose would be of no use. The canvass of the fire escape was also rotten. On the motion of Alderman WILLIAMS it was agreed to request the Surveyor to obtain estimates of the expense of a new hose and canvass. MEDICAL OFFICER. The MAYOR said the next subject was to appoint a medical officer of health for the borough for one year, from the 29th September last at a salary of f50 per annum subject to the approval of the Local Govern- ment Board. Mr. ISAAC MORGAN—I beg to propose— The MAYOR—Wait a moment, let us see whether lie will take it again. (Laughter.) The Mayor then read an application from Mr. Morris Jones, L.R.C.P., for re-appointment. Mr. ISAAC MORGAN proposed, and Alderman WILLIAMS seconded, and it was unanimously agreed to re-appoint Dr. Morris Jones at the same salary as heretofore paid. UNWELCOME PRECEPTS. The MAYOR said the fourth matter was to execute precepts on Aberystwyth, Issa-yndre, and Vaynor Issa, requiring them to raise £ 300 in obedience to a precept of the Aberystwyth School Board made on October 15, 1880, being the amount required up to March 1881. Mr. DAVID LLOYD said that the valuation of the town was X23,000, of the outlying townships, £ 1,000, made up of JE750 Vaynor isa', and JE250 Isa'yndref. Mr. JOHN Jo-NEs-Upon my word the precepts are for big sums. The MAYOR-It is a capital subject for discussion. We have heard it discussed several times during the past month. Mr. ISAAC MORGAN—There are several new members here who might have something to say upon it. Mr. JOHN JOTES—I think they are rather extra- vagant at the School Board. The MAYOR—We must have you there. We are in this unfortunate position; we may grumble but we must pay, and exercise more care at the next election of members for the School Board. Mr. GREEN—The unfortunate thing is that it is easier to get into a difficulty than to get out of one. The Mayor then signed the precept. On the motion of Dr. Harries, seconded by Alderman Roberts, it was agreed that a precept should be issued for £100 for the purposes of the Public Library. The last subject on the agenda paper was to execute a precept for f600 towards satisfying the unpaid precept of the Aberystwyth School Board on the Town Council. The MAYOR explained that the School Board had issued a mandamus on the Council compelling them to pay. The Treasurer had therefore been directed to borrow the money in order to pay the School Board; but the Council had not been paid, by the Overseers. Mr. JAMES said it would be well to wipe off the arrears of School Board precepts altogether. The MAYOR said it was the intention of the Council to do so. He then signed the precepts. TOWN BAND. Dr. Harries presented a letter from Mr. Akid, asking for re-engagement for next summer. Dr. HARRIES explained that the Council always found themselves in a mess about the band in consequence of delaying to make arrangements until the beginning of the season. If a band-master knew he wasengacred he could during the winter select good men to jùiu thband. He thought Mr. Akid's band gave general satisfaction. The MAYOR thought the band had given fair satis- faction. There had been complaints about nearly every band, either that it played on the pier or that it did not. Mr. ISAAC MORGAN thought the subject should be deferred until the next meeting in order to give Mr. Palmer, Mr. Hickling, or anyone else interested in the matter, an opportunity of expressing his views. Mr. JOHN J ONES said if that v/ere done, timely notice would be given, and if any one had an objection to make he would have an opportunity of doing so. The subject was accordingly deferred. AMALGAMATION OF PARISHES. In answer to Mr. Isaac Morgan, the TOWN CLERK stated that the amalgamation of Aberystwyth, Vaynor Issa, and Isayndre, for rate-collecting purposes would be accomplished at once. TENDERS. The tender of the Plasynwern Company for glazed earthenware pipes was accepted on the motion of Mr. JOHN JONES seconded by Mr. ISAAC MORGAN, that tender being the lowest. Two tenders were sent in for the engine, boiler, and pumping gear—one by Mr. Mcllquham, offering £ 25 and another from Mr. Edward J. Jones offering £ 40. Mr. ISAAC MORGAN asked who Mr. Edward J. Jones was ? (Laughter). Mr. GREEN said 940 WAS a very fair price for the engine, &c., and the offer was accepted on the motion of Mr. JAMES seconded by Mr. HAMER. Mr. JAMES asked if it had been decided what was to be done with the building ? The MAYOR said that the subject would be con- sidered and a report upon it presented to the Council. PLYNLIMON WATER WORKS. The MAYOR said the following report had been received from Mr Stooke, the engineer of the Plyn- limon Water Works Gen. *lemen, -Since my last report there have been placed in continuation from Nantymoch towards Llyn Llygad Rheidol 1,700 yards of main, together with No. 3 pressure-reducing apparatus. There remains from this point a length of 1,980 yards to complete the connection to tho lake. There have also been placed some 200 yards and the No. 2 pressure reducer in continuation from the point left off at on the 4th..July near Nantyrarian, thus making a total of about 1,900 yards laid for the month. Messrs Spittle informed me, under date of October 27th, that the vessel chartered five weeks since had arrived at Newport, and would be loaded with a further lot of pipes without delay. I am daily expecting the advance note. There were some special pipes wanted which should have been delivered in the last cargo, and these I gave instructions to be forwarded by railway, which instructions have been complied with The SURVEYOR said there was two months' work yet to be done before the pipe laying was completed. Dr. HARRIES remarked that the scheme would be completed by next spring easily. Mr JOHN JONES said lie thought it right to state that he had been told that the Aberpaith nant was consider- ably longer than that specified in the contract, and that the cost of doing the additional work would be about half the amount of Mr Gould's contract. The MAYOR really thought it most unfortunate that Mr Jones had not mentioned that matter the other day at a committee meeting, when the engineer was present. Mr JOHN JONES said he had only heard of the matter last week. The MAYOR said the subject had better be deferred until the engineer could attend a committee meeting. All sorts of rumours were afloat, but when Mr Stooke attended they all collapsed. Mr JOHN JONES said he should be glad if this rumour collapsed. At any rate, it would be well to find out whether there was any foundation in it or not. Mr ISAAC MORGAN said lie had heard it from a great many quarters. Alderman ROBERTS said it was hardly credible that any deviation would cost half as muqh as Mr Gould's contract. Dr. HARRIES remarked that the specification pro- vided for all deviations. The MAYOR thought it would be well to defer the I matter in order to get a report from the engineer on the subject. Mr JAMES asked if the agreement between Mr Stooke and the Corporation had been executed. He was under the impression that it had not been executed. The MAYOR believed it had been executed. Mr DAVID LLOYD stated that the matter rested with the Corporation Solicitor. Several Councillors were of opinion that the matter should be seen to at once; and it was agreed that enquiries should be made prior to the next meeting. PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD.— Before Peter Jones, major, J. W. Szlumper, Edward Hamer, Dd. Williams, and Isaac Morgan, Esqs. School Board Prosecution. —Stephen Jenkins, Pen- parke, was fined Is. each for three children. Drunkenness.—Nathaniel Miles, Moor-lane, was fined 2s. 6d. and ordered to pay costs for having been very drunk. P.C. D. Phillips proved the case, and said that defendant was cursing, swearing, and singing. Thomas Miles was called for the defence, and con- tradicted the constable's statement.—John Michael, Portland-lane, was fined 5s. and ordered to pay costs for a similar offence. Charge, of being on Licensed Premises during Pro- hibited Hours.—J. H. Davies, chemist, Terrace-road, was charged with the above-mentioned offence. as stated in evidence last week, but as it was shown that he was on the premises merely for the purpose of seeing his friend, Mr. Evans, who was staying at the house, the Bench dismissed the case, being of opinion that he was not there in contravention of the Licensing Act. Transfer of Licenses.— The license of the Shipwright's Arms was transferred from Dd. Jones to W. Jones, late master mariner, Custom House street; of the Fox Vaults from \Vm. Lloyd to Thos. Breese, Newtown and of the Weston Vaults from Jane Williams to Mag- dalen Phillips, Ponterwyd. Ejectment.—On the application of Dd. Lloyd, draper, Pier-street, the Bench ordered the issue of a warrant of ejectment, to take effect in 21 days, against Dd. Jones, Portland-street.