The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

A ABERYSTWYTH. 1 CORRECTION.—In last week's list of visitors, through an error, Croft Castle, Hereford, was placed as resi- dence of Mr and Mrs MacTuhae, it being the residence of the Rev Kevill Davies. COUNTY COURT, SATURDAY, AUGUST 12TH.— Before Homershain Cox, Esq., judge. Claim against the Ab'-rystwyth Sanitary Authority.— The Judge gave a verdict for the defendants in the case where the Cambrian Railway Company sued the Aber- ystwyth Rural Sanitary Company for jE8 for old sleepers. The Sanitary Authority pleaded that they were unable to pay the money as defendant had not been settled within six months.—His Honour regretted that he was unable to give judgment for plaintiffs, and said he would not give defendants a halfpenny costs.— Mr Hugh Hughes, who represented the Sanitary Authority, said it was the Company's own fault that the money had not been paid. Da-ks r. Trryoniity.—Isaac Davies, Swyddffynnon, sued Solomon Tregoning, Ystrad Meurig, for il ISs., and defendant pleaded a set off of ii 10s. lid. for shop goods, which plaintiff admitted to be correct.— Mr J. T. Jenkins appeared for defendant, and said that tke charges, which were for blacksmith's work, were unreasonable.—The Judge entered a-uon-suit. A Borth. Lai-d C'a.-v.—William Jones sued Margaret and Elizabeth Jones, nominally to recover E2 for damage by trespass, but really to dScide the right to a piece of land at Borth, which plaintiff purchased from the Bristol and Clifton Building Society. The land was now claimed by a person named David Jones, who sent defendants to the land on several occasions to plant potatoes. Mr R. G. Smith (Messrs Griffith Jones and Co.), appeared for plaintiff, and Mr A. J. Hughes for the defendant.—Mr Smith called William Evans, bailiff to prove trespass, and afterwards put in a conveyance, dated 186o, from Elizabeth Williams to John Williams, contending that the deeds conveyed the land now in dispute. John Williams mortgaged the land to the Clifton Building Society from whom the plaintiff purchased. When plaintiffs case was closed Mr Hughes contended that in order to succeed in that action plaintiff must be able to show that he was in actual possession.—Being unable to do this to the satisfaction of the Judge, a non-suit was entered, with leave to bring an action for ejectment. .]oil,, -Lewis Jones, factoryman. Cwm- crognant, sued Thomas Edwards, farmer, of the same place for f3. Mr Hugh Hughes appeared for plaintiff, and Mr J. T. Jenkins for the defendant. The claim was for 93, and was for seeds in Cwincrognant, of which plaintiff was former tenant. Defendant bought the stock, crops, and effects for 9380, and contended that the seeds were included.—Mr Jenkins put in an agreement by which plaintiff surrendered his interest in Cwmcrognant, aud his Honour gave judgment for defendant, but refused to give costs. Edwards v. John Jon<-s and Lewis Jones.—The parties were the same in this case as in the former, but they appeared in a reverse position, Mr J. T. Jenkins appearing for plaintitf. and Mr Hugh Hughes for the defendant. The claim was for £10 15s., the value of certain articles taken by defend- ants from Cwmcrognant.—Mr Hughes for the defence, contended that the articles in dispute were not included in the valuation of things sold to ntiff.-His Honour said the only question was whether the articles were removed by the consent of plaintiff.-Several witnesses were called, and at the conclusion his Honour gave judgment for the plaintiff for f5 and costs, remarking that the removal of the articles in England would be called an impudent thing but in Wales they did funny things. It might be done in Ireland, but not in a civilised country.—Mr Hughes thought his clients' conduct did not warrant his Honour's remarks. The defendants had bought and paid for the articles.—His Honour said lie was only repeating what one of the defendants had ad- mitted. Thomas v. Leu-is.—Jane Thomas, widow, Daseithyn, Devil's Bridge, sued David Lew is, farmer, Ponterwyd, John Davies, Glynmynach, William Evans and David Evans, the latter two county court bailiffs, for L4 for articles taken under a search warrant.—Mr A. J. Hughes appeared for piaintiff, and Mr J. T. Jenkins for the defendants.—His Honour said he had made it an invariable rule not to hear cases in which his county court officials were concerned. Mr Hughes must do one of two things, either strike out the bailiffs' names or have the case heard at another court.-)Ir Hughes said if that was so it would result in a great miscarriage of justice, for his client would not go to Lampeter or Aberaeron. One case, which had been removed to Lampeter under similar circumstances, had cost f.60 though the claim was only £10. That was cheap law."—Mr J. T. Jenkins remarked that the costs were occasioned by new trials.—His Honour eventually said he would hear the opening of the case before deciding what he would do in the matter. -Plaintiff said that the articles taken were a copper kettle which had been twenty years in the family, a potato moulder, three geese and eight goslings, bought from Thomas Hughes, Erwtome.—In answer to his Honour, it was stated that a search warrant had been obtained in the case of Thomas Hughes's (Erwtome) bankruptcy and goods valued at f400 discovered.—Mr Hughes replied that actions would be brought in respect of all the articles.— Mr Jenkins added that he had in his possession admissions that the possessors had no claims on the articles.—In cross-examination, plaintiff stated that her mother had bought the copper kettle from Benjamin Hughes, Aberystwyth, twenty years ago and had made her (witness) a present of it. Mr Hughes was in business twenty years ago. Thomas Hughes, Erwtome owed her £ 4 5s. for a bullock and she allowed for the moulder, &c., in that amount. She had not yet proved for the balance (15s.) between the value of the things and the amount owed her by Thomas Hughes. She did not know who John Williams, Daseithyn was who desired to prove for £130. Her son's name was John Thomas. Daseithyn adjoined Erwtome. Jane Evans had not taken the tea kettle to witness and asked her to keep it saying that Mrs Hughes had given it to her to keep but she (Jane Evans) was afraid to do so. An entire horse which had belonged to Thomas Hughes was also taken from her (witness's) farm and not included in the present action.—Mr Hughes said an action was pending in the Superior Court respecting that horse.—Witness, continuing, said inreply to his Honour, that her son had bought the horse, and he could reply for himself. She had no harrow in three pieces belong- ing to Thomas Hughes, hidden in a turf pit. R. Lloyd, Cefngarreg, had not asked her if she was not afraid of the consequences of keeping things belonging to Thomas Hughes, when she replied she had only the geese and the entire horse. He did not say, Well, Jane, do you think I am blind." Referring to the harrow, she did not say, We had better throw it back on to Hughes's land again." On the day of the auction, she did not tell him that she had put the harrow safe enough. He did not say, Well, Jane, you had better give up the harrow, so that I shall not have to give evidence against you. I do not like to ,,a injure a neighbour." She had not told John Lewis, Gellidwyll, that the entire horse had been (tiven because Thomas Hughes owed her son money. '-Re- examined The note of hand, produced, was given to her by Thomas Hughes for 94 5s. on April 25th. The case was here adjourned, Mr Hughes remarking that he must give it up. He should advise his client to forego her claim. TOWN COUNCIL, TUESDAY, AUGUST 15TH.— Present: Mr John Jones, Bridge End. mayor, presiding, Aldermen John Watkins, Philip Williams, and David Roberts, Councillors Peter Jones, ex-mayor, John James. E. J. Jones, Isaac Morgan, D. C. Roberts, J. R. Jones, E. P. Wynne, Richard James, Mr A. J. Hughes, town clerk, Mr R. G. Smith, acting for the Corporation Solicitor, Mr Rees Jones, surveyor and inspector, and Mr H. L. Evans, borough accountant. FINANCIAL. The MAYOR read the following statement, prepared by the Borough Accountant, showing the town's in- debtedness on the current account :—" General district rate fund, £300 ISs. 6d.; harbour fund account, JE683 13s. 8d.; water works fund. 1734 13s. 8d.; and water works loan, JE425 7s. 7d., total, £ 2,144 12s. lid.; less receipts (court fees), 137 14s. 3d., borough fund, £ 47 18s. Id = 985 12s. 4d; total, 92,0;39 Os. 7d. A cKeque for £280 in favour of Mr W. H. Palmer is not included in the above statement as the cheque has not yet been presented." The Collector's statement was as follows —" July 1st, to general district rate made 6th June, £1,456 4s.; arrears, 9495 Os. Sd.; total, £ 1,951 4s. 8d.; collected in July, f,166 8s. 9d.; uncollected on the 29th July, £ 1. < 84 15s. llcl. Water rate to rate made on 6th June. £ 2,035 ISs.; arrears, E402 14s. 5cl.; total, £ 2.438 12s. 5d.; collected in July, jE127 3s. 6d.; un- collected on the 29th July. 92,311 8s. lid." In reply to a question, the Borough Accountant believed that the present arrears of old rates amounted to E204 2s. lid. He could not, however, say what was the exact amount. THE SERVICE RESERVOIR. Mr. PETER .JONES, the convener of the Public Works Committee, said the following letter had been received from Mr. Robinson:—"7th August, 1882.—Dear Sir,- I am in receipt of your letter of the 1st instant, and, in reply, beg to state that I will carefully consider the plan and specification enclosed therewith, and report to the Council thereon for a fee of ten guineas. Accom- panying my report will be a drawing to show certain modifications of the drawing enclosed in your letter which I should advise being made." It was agreed to expend the ten guineas in the way suggested, 0 on the proposition of Mr. PETER JONES, seconded by Ir. J OH-N JAMES. HARBOUR COMMITTEE'S REPORT. Alderman WATKINS, convener of the Harbour Com- mittee. presented the following report :—"A meeting of the Harbour Committee was held on Friday, the 11th August. Present: Messrs. John Jones (mayor), David Roberts, Philip Williams, D. C. Roberts, Richard James, John Watkins, convener, and Rees Jones, town surveyor. The harbour dues received for the first six months of 1881 amounted to jE387 8s. 7d., and for the same period of the present year, £ 309 Is. 2d., being a decrease of E-, S 7s. 5d. Out of this decrease £44 Is. 9d. was received less for harbour dues upon goods carried by the steamer 'H. E. Taylor,' which the committee do not consider very satisfactory. The committee recom- mend that the rates of harbour dues should not be altered for the present, and hope that tradesmen and others will do their best to patronise the 'H. E. Taylor,' so as to endeavour to make the above deficiency up. It is proposed to hold another meeting on the harbour pier to-morrow, at 3 p.m., to consider what is best to be done there," A conversation, commenced by Mr Richard James, occurred respecting the charges made by the Steam- ship Company, several Councillors stating that the Council had made a reduction in the harbour dues on condition that the Steamship Company also made a reduction. Eventually it was agreed on the motion of Mr PETER JONES seconded by Alderman ROBERTS that the con- tinuance of the reduction of harbour dues should be conditional on the reduction of steamer freights. Mr D. C. ROBERTS urged that steps should be taken on the resolution passed last January relative to doing permanent work at the stone pier, Mr Roberts fearing that unless something was done, the next storm would seriously damage the structure. Mr JOHN JAMES said when that resolution was passed it was understood that the first step would be to secure a well-detined plan of operation. Alderman WATKINS thought that Mr Roberts took it for granted that after permanent work was done at the stone pier there would be no further expenditure. On the contrary, however, the Ro fawr and the pier would always entail considerable expenditure annually. The SURVEYOR, in reply to a question, said he could not give an estimate ot the necessary work off-hand. He thought that the next heavy storm would do con- siderable damage to the pier in its present state. Mr JOHN JAMES regretted that the town had taken over the harbour. It was a loss to the ratepayers. It therefore behoved the Council before they saddled the ratepayers with an additional 95,000, to see that the work they did would really be permanent. Mr D. C. ROBERTS moved that the subject should be referred to the Harbour Committee, and repudiated Mr James's suggestion that the supporters of the resolution had not the interests of the ratepayers in view. Mr JOHN JAMES seconded the proposition that the subject should be referred to the Committee, and it was agreed to. HAWKER'S VANS. The MAYOR complained of the nuisance occasioned by the eucampment of hawkers at Trefechan and P.S. EVANS, who was present, said the police always kept their eye upon the hawkers. Ultimately it was under- stood that they would only be allowed to encamp at the Smithfield on payment of a toll of Is. a clay. The Surveyor was authorised generally to take pro- ceedings when necessary against hawkers who refused to comply with legal directions. NEW MAGISTRATES. The Tow:" CLERK said he had had a letter from the Lord Chancellor, asking that the Commission should be forwarded, and the request had been complied with. ENGINEERING. The TOWN CLERK read a letter from Mr George Green, who was unable to lie present, enclosing plan of a section of reservoir wall, which he wished forwarded to Mr Robinson for inspection. Councillors, thinking it would do no harm to them or to Mr Robinson, agreed to forward the plan, some- one suggesting that no doubt Mr Green would pay any additional fee. THE CRAIGLAIS CLIFFS. The MAYOR read a letter from Mr W. Hughes Jones, deputy coroner, forwarding the recommendation of two juries that visitors should be cautioned from ascending or descending the Craiglais Cliffs. The TOWN CLERK said the Council had no right, without the authority of the owner, to place notice boards on Constitution Hill. Mr JOHN JAMES thought it would be sufficient to erect a notice board at the end of the Marine Parade, and that visitors should also be cautioned against walking on the beach towards Clarach when the tide was flowing. The subject was referred to the Public Works Com- mittee. THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS. The Mayor read a letter from the Lords of the Treasury approving of taking a lease of the Assembly Rooms for town library, and museum purposes. My Lords also asked if the deed respecting the sale of rent charge had been executed, and if the money had been applied in accordance with their directions. Mr R. G. SMITH said the deed had been forwarded to their Lordships for signature and had not yet been returned. (Laughter.) The Towx CLERK said it was very likely in the next room to- that in which the letter was written. It would take week to get from one room to the other. LAUNCHING FACILITIES. The Rev. John Williams, the local secretary of the Life boat institution, attended with plans showing a proposed slip for the purpose of launching the life-boat from the Terrace opposite No. 10. The slip would be of wood, on piles, with a portion to lift up when necessary for the passage of horses and carriages. Mr Williams said it would be handy for visitors to get into and out of boats. Mr PETER JONES said he feared it wouJd be a most unsightly thing. The Council must act with great care before interfering with the beach. He suggested 119 that Councillors should visit the spot after that meet- ing, and the suggestion was adopted. PENYRANCROR. Mr RICHARD JAMES called attention to the ricketty state of the lead-ore shoot, and the dangerous state of the road on the southern side of the harbour. He moved that notice should be served upon the owner to fence the road, and to put the shoot in proper order or pull it down. Alderman WILLIAMS said that several persons had fallen over the rocks at the place indicated and the MAYOR said that if the shoot fell on a fishing boat, which sometimes anchored in that locality, it would most likely go through her. The TOWN CLERK stated that the owner was Mr Richardes, Penglaise, who was seriously ill. The Council could not call upon him to put up a fence along the road. It was, however, a public road, and the Council could do the work, provided they did not trespass beyond the road. He suggested that a letter respecting the shoot should be written to Mr Davies, the agent, who would, no doubt, give attention to the matter. The suggestion was adopted, on the motion of Mr ,,g JOHN JAMES, seconded by Alderman WILLIAMS. MR JAMES AXD MR STOOKE. The next subject on the agenda paper was To pass a resolution requesting Mr T. S. Stooke, the engineer, to prepaie and furnish the Council, in accordance with his agreement, plans and sections from actual survey from the town to the reservoir, and thence to Llyn Llygad Rheidol, such plans and sections to be on the usual scale, and the position of all valves and special works to be marked on the said plans and sections, for the purpose of being deposited in the Corporation Offices for reference hereafter." Mr JOHN JAMES said he had caused that subject to be placed upon the agenda paper. He thought the Council should be in possession of those plans, &c., so as to know the exact position of the valves. According to his agreement Mr Stooke was to prepare working drawings. To the best of his (Mr James's) knowledge those plans had not been prepared by Mr Stooke up to the present time. The Council had agreed to pay him C320 for doing the work. If he had done so there would be no difficulty in his supplying plans to be deposited at the Corpora- tion Offices. Up to the present time no one had seen those plans. The Towx CLERK thought Mr Stooke had said he had prepared the plans, so there would be no difficulty. Mr JOHN JAMES added that that resolution would be a test whether he was right or whether he was wrong. If Mr Stooke had prepared plans let him produce them. He (Mr James) would move a resolu- tion in accordance with the wording of the agenda paper. ° Mr RICHARD JAMES asked if Mr John James wanted the plans for the purpose of ascertaining the position of the valves, or merely to decide the question between himself and Mr Stooke ? (A laugh.) The MAYOR supposed the latter was an additional reason. Alderman WILLIAMS seconded the proposition and it was agreed to. MR. ROBINSON'S REPORT. The Towx CLERK was directed to call a meeting of the Council, upon hearing from Mr Robinson respect- ing the plans of the service reservoir. Mr J OHX JAMES said that the reservoir in its present condition would last four or five years. The re-erection of the structure meant borrowing an additional three, four, if not five thousand pounds, and he threw the suggestion out for the con- sideration of the Council, whether it would not be well to turn water into it. and defer for the present the re- erection. Mr. PETER JOXES said that could be discussed on re- ceivingMr. Robinson's report; and Alderman WILLIAMS remarked that the sooner the Council set about the work and got it finished the better. PRECEPT. On the motion of Mr. WYNNE, seconded by Alderman ROBERTS, it was agreed to issue a precept on the over- seers for the payment of £100 for the Free Library. It was understood, however, that the precept would not be met out of the present rate. RENEWAL OF LEASE. On the motion of Alderman WILLIAMS, seconded by Mr. PETER JONES, it was agreed to pass a resolution that a lease for seventy-five years be granted to Mr. Griffith Jones or his assigns, of all that piece or parcel of land at the corner of Penmaesglas and corner of Custom-house-street, in the town of Aberystwyth, in the county of Cardigan, containing in frontage of Pen- maesglas 80 feet 6 inches, and in front of Custom-house- street 62 feet, the said piece or parcel of land being part and parcel of a larger piece or parcel of land com- prised in, and granted and described in an indenture of lease or deed poll dated the 19tli day of October, 1819, the said lease being now vested in the said Griffith Jones for the unexpired term of ninety-nine years from the 18th day of October, 1818. The plan of the premises to be leased to be approved of by the Council, and the said Griffith Jones to surrender the unexpired term of ninety-nine years in the premises to be included in the new lease without prejudice to the existing lease of the remainder of the premises comprised in the indenture of lease or deed poll, dated 19th October, 1819." INTEREST. On the motion of Mr E. J. JONES, seconded by Alderman WATKINS, it was agreed to pay interest on 1:7,500 due on August 7th. ORDINANCE SURVEY. The Towx CLERK stated that Major Bolland had called upon him the previous day relative to the new ordinance survey, to ascertain the wishes of the Council as to the scale of the map of Aberystwyth and its immediate neighbourhood. There were two scales, one he believed twenty-five inches to the mile, and the other ten feet to the mile. He only mentioned the matter then so that the Council would be in a position to decide when the subject came officially before them. I Mr PETER JONES thought it would be desirable to have the town of Aberystwyth on the larger scale. The subject of obtaining a map of the Corporation property had been frequently discussed. On the larger map the streets and houses would be clearly defined, so it would only be necessary to mark in the different allotments. Other members coincided. MOORING POSTS. Captain Thomas, the harbour master, called atten- tion to the condition of the mooring posts at the harbour, and the subject was referred to the Harbour Committee.

NEW QUAY. RESCT, E FROM DROWNING.—On Saturday evening a young lady named Sarah Davies, of Black-street, whilst bathing on Dolen beach, was almost drowned. It appears that whilst bathing about six o'clock in the evening, she overestimated her strength in swimming, and suddenly an alarm was raised that her life was in danger, and had it not been for the bravery of Mi I Thomas Davies, of the Maggie Phillips, her life would probably have been sacrificed. Cries were heard first by a visitor in the place, who courageously took to the water, but was compelled to turn back. Mr Davies, without hesitation, plunged into the sea, and rescued Miss Davies, who was being carried away by the receding tide. PRESENTATION.—On Monday evening Dr Evans presided at a meeting held at the Tabernacle chapel for the purpose of presenting a testimonial to the Rev W. Jenkyn Jones, who has lately been appointed a missionary to labour in Brittany, and to hear from him his views on the prospects of the mission in that locality. Having made a few remarks the Chairman called upon Mr E. Davies, the senior deacon of the Tabernacle church, to read the address which had been prepared for the occasion. The address is as follows:— To the Rev W. Jenkyn Jones. Dear Sir,—A great many of us as friends, feel a desire to show our respect towards, and our admiration of you. Most of us have the pleasure of knowing you since childhood, and your life hitherto has been such as to produce in all of us high opinions of you as a man and as a Christian. The high opinions which we formerly bore of you have lately been strengthened upon perceiving your readiness and desire to devote yourself to missionary work in a foreign country. We know that your high talents and attainments are such as would ensure you a good position and a comfortable living in this country, and this increases our admiration of you, and of the spirit by which you are possessed, under the influence of which you feel prepared to sacrifice all things so as to be useful and serviceable with the kingdom of the Saviour. We wish to present this watch to you as a token of our good feelings towards you, and we trust that the fact that in your old home there are a great many friends who remember you kindly and wish you well, will be some encouragement to you when labour ing under many disadvantages and against mang difficulties among the Bretons. 0 We feel it not a little honour that one has risen from our midst to labour in the mission field in Brittany among our fellow-people there. We sincerely hope that "God may be your refuge, your comforter, and yonr shepherd, and that he may cause his blessing to dwell largely upon all your labours in that country, so that we may soon see a great many of the Britons brought to a knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus. Mr Timothy, having mada a few appropriate remarks, then presented Mr Jones with a splendid gold watch. Mr Jones expressed his deep gratitude for the kindness shown him, and gave a brief retrospect of his childhood at New Quay, and then proceeded to give an account of the mission cause among the Britons, who, he said, strongly resembled the Welsh in features, language, customs, and dress. He trusted that their good felings towards him would not end in the presentation of this watch but that they would always remember him in their prayers.

NEWTOWN. SINGULER CAREER OF A FARM SERVANT.—At the Newtown Petty Sessions, on Friday, Michael Hame, farmer, sued Henry Sides, a farm servant, for XI as compensation for a breach of contract. Complainant engaged the defendant as waggoner on the 16th of May last to stay with him for twelve months. After entering into the agreement the defendant never came to work to fill his engagement. Mr Taylor, who appeared for defendant, asked the bench to excuse the prisoner, under the peculiar circumstances in which his client had been placed. At the date on which the agreement was made, defendant alleged that he was shot at by a man named Cross. After prosecuting the latter, who was dismissed, Sides was apprehended as a deserter from the Montgomeryshire Militia. After being punished for this offence he was prosecuted by Cross for perjury, and committed to take his trial at the Montgomeryshire assizes, when, after a long trial he was discharged. Under those circumstances his client was unable to attend to his engagements. The bench awarded 10s. compensation and costs. Mr Taylor asked their worships to allow time for payment, for it was feared that if defendant, who had been greatly harrassed, was imprisoned, he would go out of his mind.

DOLGELLEY. LOCAL BOARD. MONDAY, AUGUST 14TH.-Present: Mr J. C. Davies, chairman, Messrs Richard Williams, J. Meyrick Jones, Richard Jones, New Shop, William Williams, Angel, J. Chidlaw Roberts, Anthony Owen, acting clerk, Edward Jones, medical officer, and William Jones, inspector of nuisances. The late, Mr Hugh Jon,-s.-On the motion of Mr Richard Williams, seconded by Mr J. C. Roberts, it was unanimously agreed to forward the following vote of condolence to Mr Morris Jones:—"That this Board, while deploring the removal by death of a valued member, the Igte Mr Hugh Jones, fully recognise and bow to this operation of Divine wisdom, and in doing so, desires hereby to tender its warmest sympathy and condolence to the relatives of the deceased, more especially to our friend and fellow-Boardsman, Mr Morris Jones, trusting soon to see him restored to health and strength, and that the malady, believed to have been contracted by him while in the discharge of his duty, may be sanctified to him." Extraordinary racaTlcy.-On the motion of Mr J. C. Roberts, seconded by Mr J. Meyrick Jones, it was agreed to appoint Mr Tanner, supervisor, to the extra- ordinary vacancy in the Board caused by the death of Mr Hugh Jones. Public Liglititifl.-The Clerk read a letter from Mr John Ellis, Lawnt Cottage, secretary of the Gas Com- pany, informing the Board that the company were willing to continue the lighting of the town on the same terms as hitherto exist.—The Chairman said he had seen the Secretary "yesterday" who had said that if the Board wanted any additional lamps they should let him know. The lamps would be charged at the same rate as the others. -Mr Richard Jones asked if the Secretary had said that yesterday," which was Sunday ?-The Chairman begged the Board's pardon. He meant "Saturday." (A laugh.)—The tender of the Gas Company was accepted. Inspector's Rel)ort.-The Inspector reported that Mr Stokes wished to know of the Board if it was their intention to act strictly with him with respect to the removal of manure before eight in the morning while the other hotels, &c., were not compelled to do so.- The Board decided to require Mr Stokes to abide by their decision, Mr Richard Williams remarking, in reply to Mr W. Williams, that people were frequently compelled by laws to do inconvenient things.—The Inspector also reported that "Afon fach" at the bottom of the Green was not only a nuisance but dangerous for children.—The Chairman, who is a trustee, said there would be a meeting on the following day, when the matter would be attended to.—Mrs Catherine Roberts having again complained that water entered the cellar through a defect in a drain made by the county, the Board thought it was a matter that did not concern them but the county. -The Clerk read a letter from the Local Government Board to the following effect:—"14th July. Sir,—I am directed by the Local Government Board to acquaint you for the information of the Dclgelley Local Board that they have leceived from Mr E. Morgan, district auditor, a report respect- ing his audit of the accounts of the Local Board and their officers for the year ended at Lady Day last, in which he states that the order cheque book, prescribed by Article 4 (3) of the general order of the 22nd March, 1880, was not kept, and that neither the Clerk nor the Collector used a general receipt cheque book as required by Article 10. The Auditor also states that the stores account was not kept by the Surveyor. It further appears from the report that the North and South Wales Banking Company (Limited) Act in the capacity of Treasurer to the Local Board. In reference to this matter, I am directed to draw the attention of the Local Board to section 189 of the Public Health Act, 1872, and to state that the Board do not think that the statute is satisfied by the appointment of a Banking Company to the office of Treasurer, to which, indeed, the Company could not legally be appointed."—Mr Richard Williams proposed, and Mr J. Meyrick Jones seconded, and it was agreed, to appoint Mr Parry, manager of the North and South Wales Bank-, las treasurer. —The Clerk stated that the books mentioned were not required and not adapted to the working of the Board. The Collector had his book, but had no occa- sion to use it.—The Board directed that the Collector should keep his receipt book, and that the Clerk should explain to the Central Board that there was no necessity for the others. Financial.—The Chairman stated that in March 25th, 1SS1, the balance against the Board with the treasurer was £2:30, but it had now been reduced to 979. A Water Cart for Dolgelley.—Mr Meyrick Jones complained that the streets of Dolgelley were not kept clean, and thought that Dolgelley should be equal to places like Carnarvon in possessing a water cart.—Mr Richard Jones remarked that the Board had a man and a broom.—The Acting Clerk: But they are not friendly.—Mr Richard Jones added that the scavenger was paid for keeping the streets clean, and it should be seen that he did his work.—The Chairman thought it would be advisable occasionally to employ some of the men skulking about the town to assist, but Mr William Williams was adverse to the employment of more men.—Eventually it was agreed to ask Mr Roberts, the surveyor, to see that the scavenger did 'his work, and the Clerk was requested to ascertain the probable cost of a water cart. Health of Dolyelley.—Dr Edward Jones verbally reported to the effect that the town was in a fairly healthy condition, and that no contagious diseases existed.

PENRHYNDEUDRAETH. PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY, AUGUST lOTH.- Before A. O. Williams, Esq., and W. Davies, Esq. -Richard Jones was convicted of drunkenness at Penrhyndeudraeth on the 2nd July, and fined 2s. 6d. and costs.-John Benman Jones was convicted of being drunk and riotous at Festiniog on the 16th July, and fined 2s. 6d. and costs.—Evan Evans was convicted of a similar offence at Festiniog on the 16th July, and was fined 30s. and costs, or fourteen days' imprisonment in default.—John E. Williams was convicted of a similar offence at Festiniog on the 16th July, and was fined 5s. and costs.-Evan Jones was convicted of a similar offence on the 29th July, and was fined 20s. and costs.—Thomas Roberts was convicted of a similar offence at Penrhyn on the 29th July, and again on the 30th July, and was fined respectively 2s. 6d. and Is. and costs for each offence. —Robert Thomas, and Robert Williams were con- victed of a similar offence at Festiniog on the 15th July, and fined 28. 6d. and 5s. and costs respectively, or seven days' imprisonment in default.—Henry Jones was brought up under a warrant of disobedience, and charged with being drunk and riotous on the 27th May. he was convicted and sentenced to fourteen days' imprisonment with hard labour.—John Watkins was brought up under a warrant for disobedience, and con- victed of drunkenness at Festiniog on the lotb September, 1881, and was sentenced to one months' imprisonment with hard labour. Common Assault.—W. L. Roberts v. Robert Williams. Complainant stated that on the 29th July, defendant put his fist on witness's mouth, and threatened him. Fined 20s. and costs, or fourteen days' imprisonment in default. The same defendant was also fined 20s. and costs for an assault upon Robert Ev,ans.-Evan Jones v. John Pritchard. Complainant stated that on the 29th July. defendant, who was his next door neighbour, struck him many times, and kicked him twice. Defendant was bound over in 95 to keep the peace for twelve months.—Ann Evans v. Morris John Jones. Complainant having proved the offence, the defendant was convicted and fined 2s. 6d. and costs.—Jane Jones v. John Jones. Complainant stated that on the 29th July, she asked defendant not to beat his wife, when he struck the complainant on the face and breast with his fist.—Defendant was sentenced to one month's imprisonment with hard labour. Assaulting the Police.. -William Williams was con- victed of assaulting P.C. Owen. Complainant stated that defendant was very drunk and disorderly the night before, and he cautioned him, when he kicked witness several times. Fined 20s. and costs, or fourteen days' imprisonment in default.—Evan Jones was brought up in custody. P.C. Richard Owen stated that defendant was making a disturbance in the station that day, and on cautioning him, defendant kicked him twice in the chest.—Defendant was convicted and sentenced to six months' imprisonment with hard labour. Stealing Garden Pi-o(Itice. --Jane Griffith was charged with this offence at Llanfihangel, and was convicted and fined 91.

ABERDOVEY. LOCAL BOARD, THURSDAY, AUGUST 10TH:-Present: Mr James Webster, chairman; Messrs D. E. Kirkby. John Jones, Post Office, John Williams, William Lloyd, Anthony Owen, acting clerk, J. Ff. Jones, medical officer, Pryse H. Hughes, surveyor, and Owen Williams, inspector. Surveyor's Report.—Mr P. H. Hughes presented the following report :-A foot bridge on Dyffryn Gwyn highway where it crosses the river at Dyffryn Gwyn farmhouse is so much out of repair that new planks must be provided in order to make the place safe for people to cross. The road is much used by people going to and from Aberdovey. Mr William "Thomas is prepared to do the haulage free of charge. It has is prepared to do the haulage free of charge. It has been the custom for some years to light Towyn streets with gas about the middle of this month and several people have requested me to call attention to the desirability of doing so this year. The place is now full of visitors who complain that the streets are dark and dangerous at night. The gas mains have been extended to Aberdovey and lamp columns put up. Everything will be ready to light the streets by the 15th of this month. A committee meeting was held on July 17th when the sites of eighteen lamps were fixed upon.—It was agreed to light Towyn as usual, and to adopt the report. Plans.—-Plans of houses to be built near the life- boat house by Mr Ellis Roberts were presented and approved of by the Board. R(ites.Ilr P. H. Hughes, the collector, was in- structed to take proceedings against all persons in arrear with general and district rates.

BARMOUTH. LOCAiL BOARD, FRIDAY, AUGUST IITIT.-Presciit: Mr J. J. Griffiths in the chair Messrs Hugh J. Lloyd, William Williams, Hugh Williams, David Richardes, Edward Davies, clerk, and Hugh Jones, surveyor and inspector. Corresj'ondencc.—The Clerk read the following letters from the Local Government Board Sir,-I am directed by the Local Government Board to acknow- ledge the receipt of your letter of the 17th July and to state that they have had under their consideration the report made by the Inspector, Mr Smith, after the enquiry held by him with reference to the application of the Barmouth Local Board for sanction to a loan for works of sewerage and water supply. The Board direct me to enclose a copy of the report for the information of the Local Board, and to state that it appears therefrom that the total of £1,000 applied for by the Local Board be insufficient to repay the cost of all the works referred to therein. The Board request that the application of the Local Board may therefore be amended. At the same time I am to call the attention of the Local Board to what is stated in the report with regard to a nuisance arising from the discharge of sewage on to the foreshore and as to the need for proper footpaths, &c., in the principal street. These matters should receive the early attention of the Local Board." The following was the report referred to Whitehall, 14th July, 1882. Sir,—The Local Board of the district of Barmouth have at various times since March 1874 received sanction to borrow for works of sewerage and water supply £ 11,030 and this amount has been found insufficient to defray the liabilities which the Local Board have incurred in respect of these works and they are desirous of obtaining sanction of the Board for permission to borrow a further sum to complete the undertakings and dis- charge their liabilities. With regard to sewerage works the local authority have expended and incurred liabilities to the extent of £7,048 lis. 5d. This amount is made up of the following items --Structural works, sewers, tanks, and sewer cleansing apparatus, £3,889 Is.; land, site of outfall works, including costs of arbitration and Public Works Loan Commissioners solicitors' charges, zC3,763 15s. 6d.; engineer commis- sion, £ 341.; clerk of works salary, C54 15s.; total sewerage works, £7,048 lis. 5s. With respect to water supply these works have cost £4,167 and this amount is thus made up Of structural works, reser- voir. £ 1,250; land, site of reservoir, E950 arbitration costs and charges of Public Work3-Loan Commissioners' solicitor, £ 140; water mains and fittings, 92,847 total, £ 5,187. In addition to these sums there is a balance due to Messrs Breese, solicitors, of XSS in respect of law costs. At the enquiry it was stated that the sewers ought to be extended to Handlith Terrace and means of drainage provided for certain houses at Fronolau, both within the district, and after the enquiry I visited both places and am of opinion that the sewerage works are necessary. The engineer has prepared an estimate of the cost (£286 10s. 5d). It was also stated that considerable nuisance was caused by the discharge of sewage from a large block of buildings opposite the Corsygedol Hotel on the fore- shore. These premises are the property of the Chairman of the Local Board and I have learned that the sewage and drainage from the stables of his hotel and from this block of buildings can be intercepted and the drains can be connected with the main sewer in the High-street. There are also three water closets in the basement of this block of buildings for the use of servants which should be abolished and other arrange- ments made in order to prevent this fouling of the fore- shoreclose to the bathing place and bathing machines pro- vided for the use of the visitors of the Corsygedol Hotel. The attention of the Local Authority should be directed to the need of footpaths, kerbing and channelling in the principal street. The public street is not kerbed or channelled, neither has it a footway. Vehicles can be drawn close to the houses to the imminent danger of foot passengers. The Local Authority have applied for sanction to borrown X700, but this sum will be quite inadequate to meet the requirements. It is apparent that to complete the works as foreshadowed in the report, the sum of £1,580 will be needed, as, the sewerage and water works have cost E12,236, balance due to Messrs Breese, JE88 additional works as per estimate, £ 286, total, £ 12,620; amount sanctioned and borrowed, £11,030, leaving a balance of £ 1,580. The Local Authority will therefore need amend their application and should be so informed."—The Board resolved to apply for permission to borrow £1,580, and to defer the consideration of the out-fall question until after the season. A Claim upon the Boanl-The following letter was read from Meredith Evans, Montgomery House :—I hereby give notice to your Board that I shall from this day charge you ten shillings per day for each day the day charge you ten shillings per day for each day the nuisance by my house shall be allowed to remain, notice of which has been given to your Inspector a fortnight ago, but nothing as yet has been done." (Laughter.)—The nuisance complained of was that Catherine Jones kept fowls in a shed near Mr Evans's house,-The Board tacitly agreed to abide by the penalty. Miscellaneous.—The Contractor was ordered to repair the Ceilwart-road, and to ventilate the sewer at the railway cutting.

CARNARVON. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At Saturday's meeting, Mr J. Thomas in the chair, Mr D. P. Williams, Llanberis, called attention to the finances of the union and the administration of relief in the several parishes and districts. He had prepared a comparative statement of the union as contrasted with other unions, not so much with the object of detecting error or finding fault, nor in the hope of making any great discovery, but with the simple view of satisfying himself and the Board that the administration of poor law in the union continued to hold the same honourable position which it had held for many years. The number of paupers relieved in the different parishes varied very consider- ably. and if each parish had to maintain its own poor the burden in some instances would have been very great, hence the advantage of the union. The parishes of Llangaffo and Llanfair-y-Cwmwdd had no paupers, and would consequently have no poor-rate to levy; whilst the parish of St. Peter's, Newborough, would require a rate of 5s. in the pound on the rateable value to maintain its. outdoor poor only. The rates which other parishes would have to contribute if separately assessed, would range from id. in the pound in Llan-1 faglan to 3s. in Llanllyfni. The ratio per 1,000 re- lieved on the population was 32'5 in the Llanrug district, 36'7 in Llandwrog district, 58*3 in Carnarvon district, and 74'9 in Llanidan district. Notwithstand- ing the inequality in the ratio of the number relieved in the respective districts, that fact of itself did not necesArily prove that the relief granted in each dis- trict was not fairly or evenly administered. (Hear, hear.) At the same time he offered a suggestion touching the present custom of the Board in forming itself into committees where the guardians of each district practically relieved their own poor. (Hear, hear.) He considered that, if those committees were composed of guardians of the various districts, greater uniformity might be attained. The cost of relief per head of the population in the union was 2s. 42d., against an average of 2s. 7-1d. for the whole -1 4 of North Wales. (Hear, hear.) He also drew special attention to the proportion per cent. of the indoor and outdoor pauperism, which was 5'4 indoor and 94'6 outdoor, against an average of 15-1 and 849. respectively for North Wales, being 9*7 in excess of the Welsh division, which was the highest in England. It was, therefore, worth consideration whether the out- relief was not granted too readily and without careful inquiry, and the workhouse test too sparingly em- ployed, as the house test would have an immense deterrent effect upon the idle, dissolute, and worthless class. The ratio per 1,000 of population of able- bodied paupecs relieved was 9-7 against 4'6 for all England. This ratio appeared to be high, and it was evident that no person could be properly fed, clothed, and lodged with the amount of relief given to this class of paupers, which averaged about threepence per day, and which could only be regarded as a dole in aid of wages. In performing their duties as guardians, they had two interests to consider-the poor on the one hand, and the ratepayers on the other. It was a very difficult matter to steer clear of the two and it was, only by the adoption of sound principles in the administration of relief that this could be done. He was convinced that the relieving officers and other officials were most desirous of securing for the Carnar- von Union an honourable position.—Mr Murray Browne complimented Mr Williams upon the lucidity with which he had brought the subject under the notice of the Board, and the tabular statement was adopted as a. reference.—The clerk (Mr J. H. Thomas) reported the fortnightly out-relief to be £ 362 number in the work- house, 88, against 81 for the corresponding week last year 22 tramps were admitted during the fortnight.

PWLLHELI. REGATTA. On Friday. August 11th, a very successful regatta was held at Pwllheli, under the patronage of the Right Hon. Lord Penrhyn, the Hon. G. S. Douglas Pennant, the Hon. C. H. Wynn, Mr. William Rathbone, M.P., Mr. Love Jones-Parry, M.P.. Mr. D. Evans, Broom Hall Colonel Wynn Finch, Mr. H. J. Ellis Nanney, Mr. F. W. Lloyd-Edwards, Mr. O. LI. Jones-Evans, Mr. Robert Carreg.. Mr. B. T. Ellis, Colonel H. Ellis Vaughan, Mr. G. F. Pearson, Mr. T. H. Hughes, Mr. T. L. Manchester, Mr. S. Sandbach Parker, Mr. Cledwyn Owen, and Mr. T. Larkin. The Commodore was Mr. D. Ll. Jones-Evans, and the Vice-Commodore. Mr. D. Richards. Captain Robert Roberts and Captain J. George acted as starters of the sailing boats, and Mr. Ll. Picton-Jones and Captain W. Jones as starters of the rowing boats Mr. Robert WTilliams, auctioneer, and Captain Hughes, as judges; Mr. J. Francis. H.M.C., as umpire Mr. T. L. Manchester, chairman of the Committee Mr. R. A. Pritchard, vice-chair- man Mr. R. O. Pughe, hon. treasurer; and Mr. W. H. Benskin, hon. secretary. The arrangements were carried out by a large and influential Committee. The competitions for the prizes for the sailing boats were:held in Pwllheli bay, and the rowing matches in the harbour. Pwllheli is an exceptionally good port for holding regattas, as the sailing boats may be seen during the whole of the race from the shore, which is very seldom the case in other regattas. Each boat had a distinguishing flag, given by the Committee, and the names of each boat, owner, and ciptain, together with the description of flag, were carefully arranged on a printed programme, so that everyone was enabled to take an intelligent interest in the sailing contests. Numbers of people climbed to the top of the Gimblet Rock, which stands at the entrance of the harbour, where they had a splendid view for miles round. The- brass band of the 4th Carnarvon Rifle Volunteers (Port- madoc) performed pleasing selections, and fully bore out the reputation which it has long ago earned under the attentive care of their energetic bandmaster, Mr. Henscoe. The weather was all that could be desired, the regatta was well arranged, nearly JE50 was given in prizes, and everything passed off successfully. SAILING BOATS with keel measuring from 30 ft. to 40ft.—First prize, f5; second, zC3 third, £ 2. Kangaroo, owner, Robert Williams, eaptain, Evan Roberts Duke of Cornwall, W. Thomas, W. Thomas Star, Edward Jones, Hugh Thomas; Joanna, Edward Roberts, R. Roberts. All the boats in this race belonged to Pwllheli. Star came in first, in 3 hours 36 minutes, Duke second, 111 3.53., and Kangaroo third, in 3.58. SAILING BOATS with keel measuring 22 ft., and under 30 ft. First prize, f4; second, 13 10s.; third, £2 10s. Jonathan, Robert Williams. Benjamin Jones Mary Adelaide, T.L., Manchester, Robert Edwards;: Gentle Annie, Edward Jones, John Owen; Sir Walter Scott, Richard Williams, Richard Williams. All the boats in this race belonged to Pwllheli. Jonathan came in first, in 3.391., Gentle Annie second, in 3.45., and Sir W. Scott third, in 3.55. SAILING BOATS with keel measuring 17 ft. and under 22 ft.-First prize, f3; second, 1:2; third. £ 1 5s. Penhyddgan, Thomas Evans, Llanbedrog; Mackerel, Humphrey Jones, Llanbedrog Princess of Walei, Captain Hughes, Pwllheli; Gath Bach, Johi Timothy, Portmadoc; Annie, David Evans, Criccieth; Once More, John Hughes, Pwllheli Brothers, R. W. Griffith, Pwllheli; Neptune, Thomas Jones, Pwllheli Percy, C. D. Caldicot, Llanbedrog; Teal, A. W. Scott, Arthog. This was an interesting and well conducted race. The Once More turned back before finishing the course, and the Percy did not round the mark boats. pen- hyddgan came in first, in 3.4., Annie second, in 3.S.. and Gath Bach third, in 3.13. SAILING BOATS, measuring under 17 feet. First prize, £ 2; second, Cl ros.; third, £ 1. Juno, Robert Jones, Captain Thomas Reindeer, T. Larkin, Evan Owen; Frances, D. James, William Williams Nanhoron, Robert Jones, Owen Roberts Chum and Fury, John Morris, John Morris; Sorento, JohIJ Lewis, John Lewis. The Sorento did not compete. Reindeer came ir first, in 2.37 Chum and Fury, second, in 2.42 an' Juno, third, in 3.10. All the captains of the saili^S boats had printed sailing directions given to their. before starting. FOUR-OARED RACING GIGS, open to amateurs. First prize, zE2 second, fl third, 10s. Greyhound, Gimblet Rowing Club, coxswain Otter, ditto coxswain, William Roberts Native, Pwllheli Rov ing Club. First prize, Greyhound second, Otter thrd, Native. FOUR-OARED RACING GIGS, fishermen or sailors. Frst prize, 92 second, ;fl third, 10s. Greyh0Ui0f Otter, Native. First prize, Otter; second, Greyhound thfdt Native. FOUR-OARED BOAT RACB, open to all comers. Frst. prize, £ 1 10s.; second, 15s.; third, 10s. COnOrl Robert Thomas, coxswain, Lewis Morris; Firdjv Richardson, coxswain, William Roberts IVat-Irl-tal Edward Jones, coxswain, David Jones. First prize, Condor; second, Waterbird; thra, Firefly. t PAIR-OARED RACE, two oarsmen and a coxswain. [ prize, 15s.; second, 10s.; third, 6s. Firefly;#* Richardson, coxswain, Lewis Morris; FrancesV- James, William Roberts Peter O'Brien, E. Japhtl1' E. Japheth; Waterbird, Edward Jones, Jones. First prize, Firefly; second, Waterbird; tltd, Frances. PAIR OARED RACE, one rower, without coxswain First prize 10s.; second, 5s.; third, 2s. John John Edwards Princess of Wales, Capt.. lInes, Benjamin Jones. First prize, John Edwards; second, Prince5 Wales. SCULLING RACE.—First prize, 7s. 6d.; second,.# third, 2s. 6d. Firefly, W. Richardson Watered' Edward Jones. First prize, Firefly; second, Waterbird. SWIMMING RACE, distance 200 yards.—First prizcp3, second, 7s. 6d.; third, 3s. 6d. First prize, Robert Baxter second, Robin CWe third, T. Richardson,^all from Pwllheli. SWIMMING RACE, distance 100 yards, for youths 15 years of age.—First prize, 7s. 6d.; second' third, 2s. 6d. First prize, John Adams second, David Jt¡.e. third, Ellis Roberts. Mr O. Evans, Broom R, so pleased with the pluck of Ellis Roberts. ittl fellow of 12 years of age, that he sent an addibli half-crown for him. TUB RACE, with Paddles. There were two races- d. First race.—First prize, Hugh Jones, 7s. 6d.;s^B John Adams, 5s.; third, Owen Jones, 2s. 6d. j Second race.—First prize, Hugh Jones, second, D. Owen, 5s.; third, Robert Waxter, 2s. beS, races caused a great deal of fun by the compete efforts to propel their tubs. Tho winner of prize used his paddle as a scull, sitting in his legged like a tailor. There were no athletic sports this year. Tl ell" bankment was thronged with people, whose attjtJ was divided between the regatta and a street troupe. All races were over before the departs the last train from Pwllheli.

NAA'T CONWAY. SHOOTING.—The shooting has commenced c moor, but the birds cannot be very strong after p. rain. The De Wolf party commenced shootig fe Saturday at Dolwyddelen, and succeeded tObllo ample sport. LLANRWST FAIR.—The Llanrwst fair was hej Thursday, the tenth of August. The fair waS,?j° attended. There were very fewr horses and catt a large number of pigs were exposed for sale. Nkf. ELLIS 0

TIDE TABLE FOR ABERYSTWYTH, Ui,1 MADOC, ABERDOVEY, AND BARMO^i*^ New Quay, Days. Aberystwyth, Aberdovey. & Portmadoc. _—^ a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. i( -JS Fri 18 10 3 10 18 10 32 10 47 JO U ]r Q Sat 1910 35 10 50 111 4 11 19 W f 34 Sun 2011 6 11 24 11 35 11 53 11 j4 Mon. 21|11 43 0 4 0 12 0 33 U 3 Tues. 22j 0 27 0 53 0 56 1 22 0 g Wed. 22' 1 15 1 25 1 44 1 54 « 5? Thus. 2;)1 2 2 2 45 2 31 3 14 2"-

FAIRS IN WALES—THE ENSU1 G WEEK. -,I- T,-1,(17, August 20—Trefhedyn Emlyn, Neweasi- Abergele, Cilgerran. 23-Llandilo-fawr. 25—Lampeter, Ponterwyd. /-Rad/rf)' 26—Pontrhydfendigaid, Penybou