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ABERYSTWYTH.I
ABERYSTWYTH. I TOWN COUNCIL, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH.— Present Alderman C. M. Williams, mayor, pre- siding, Alderman Peter Jones, Councillors Thomas Griffiths, William Thomas. Griffith Williams, John Morgan, John Evans, T. W. Powell, J. E. J. Lloyd, John Mathias, Messrs Charles Massey, clerk, H. L. Evans, borough accountant, and Rees Jones, sur- veyor. INTEREST, On the proposition of Mr J. E. J. LLOYD, it was agreed to pay half-year's interest on £ 12,105. A GAS COMPANY'S CLAIM. The MAYOR said he had received the following letter from the Gas Company :—" Gentlemen,—I am directed to apply for payment of the enclosed account against you for damages done to our gas mains and loss of gas. I shall," added Mr R. Jones, the secretary, be glad to receive a cheque for same in a few days." The account was as follows 1889, to account rendered, £ 15 4s. February 4ih, to amount for repairing 2§ in. main at Victoria-terrace broken by the steam roller, £ 1 to loss of gas from Saturday mid-day till Monday afternoon estimated at 10,000 feet at 4s. 7d., £258. 10J. total, fl8 9s. lOd. Mr POWELL thought that the bill was growing. The last bill received, he believed, was for £ 15. Mr MATHIAS said there had been more damage sub- sequently. Alderman PETER JONES suggested that the bill should be handed over to the Town Clerk with a request that he should report on the Council's obliga- tion in the matter. No doubt it would be of some Ali assistance to the Council in coming to a conclusion to know what was done in other places coupled with the advice of the Town Clerk. Mr PmYBLL seconded the proposition and it was agreed to. PORTLAND STREET. A petition was presented to the Council, signed by Captain Hughes, Mr John Morris, and other inhabit- ants of houses on the' north side of Portland-street, calling attention to the unfinished flagging of the foot- path, and requesting that the work should be carried out before the summer. The MAYOR said he supposed it was really contem- plated last year that this year flagging on the north side of the street should be completed. He therefore took it that the letter should be referred to the Public Work's Committee. Mr D. C. ROBERTS proposed, and Mr THOMAS GRIFFITHS seconded, a proposition to the effect that the letter should be referred to the Public Works Com- mittee, and the proposition was carried. ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC. The MAYOR said he had received a lelter from the Royal College of Music thanking the Council for advertising their scholarship. LLANBADARN ROAD. A letter was read from Mr Thomas Owen, Paris Bouse, saying that he was prepared to come to terms with the Corporation relative to the provision of a footpath in front of his house on the Llanbadarn- Road. The subject was referred to the Public Works Committee on the proposition of Mr William Thomas seconded by Mr John Evans, Mr Thomas remarking that it was desirable that a footpath should be provided at the spot. RENEWAL OF LEASES. A letter was read from Mr W. Hughes Jones, solicitor, stating that his client Mr Fowden, Lampeter, intended taking up the renewal of the lease of Granville House. In reply to a question, Mr D. C. ROBERTS suggested that the Town Clerk should prepare the lease. Alderman PETER JOKEs-Or Mr R. G. Smith who has the deeds. The MAYOR—Or, suppose Mr Fowden has his own solicitor. Alderman PETER JONES suggested that it would be V better to have the printed forms adopted by the Corporation than to have the renewal engrossed. The BOROUGH ACCOUNTANT IT ited that Mr W. Haghes Jones was now acting for Mr Fowden. Mr D. C, ROBERTS proposed that the Town Clark should be instructed to fill in the printed foihl. Mr THOMAS GRIFFITHS seconded the proposition. Mr WILLIAM THOMAS said he should like to know -if the work was to be done at the Corporation's "expense. Mr D. C. ROBERTS.—In the usual form, that is all. Mr WILLIAM THOMAS said he then did not under- stand what right the Council had to name a solicitor to applicants for renewal of leases. Mr D. C. ROBERTS replied that they had the same right as to name a Corporation Solicitor. Ho prepared all the deeds but they were paid for by the people who took up the leases, and the same thing would follow now. Mr WILLIAM THOMAS said that in that case there was Mr W. Hughes Jones a solicitor living in the town and acting for the applicant in the matter. It was scarcely fair not to let him have the work. Alderman PETER JONES said thatMr W. Hughes Jones applied for the deed on behalf of his client, and it was always usual for the Council to have its deeds drawn up by its own solicitor md the expense was paid by the person receiving it. That wu the position of the Corporation and that was the position of the estates in the neighbourhood of the town. There would be no'objection to Mr W. Hughes Jones engross- ing the deed but then it would have to ke examined by Corporation and that would be putting the person takingu p the lease to additional expense. He there- fore supposed it would be better to have the deed pie- pared by a solicitor engaged by the Corporatioa that to pay the additional expense. The proposition was then put to the meeting that the Town Clerk should prepare the deed, and agreed tQ, FINANCE COMMITTEE S REPORT. A meeting of the Finance Committee was held on the 4th February, present, Messrs C. M. Williams, mayor, William Thomas, W. H. Palmer, Peter Jones, and D. C. Roberts, chairman. Labour sheets and bills were examined and passed. The Committee recom- mend that applications for renewal of leases of the following properties should be granted on the usual terms: No. 32, Portland-street, original grant, December 1813; years expired, 24; scale, 52-5ths; rental, jEll 18s. Od. ground rent, 10s.; fine, 964 5,3. 2d com- muted at JE4 10s. 9d. per cent.— £ 3 8?. 3d. No. 34, same grant and terms, 910 4s. fine, 951 179.; ground rent, 10s.; commuted at f4 10s. 9d.— £ 2 16s. No. 4, North Parade, original grant, October 1824 years un- expired, 32 scale 3§ rental, £ 26 4s. ground rent, 2p. fine, £ 91 16s; commuted at £ 4 10s. 9d.— £ 4 5a. 4d. No 30, Marine Terrace, original grant, October, 1816 years unexpired, 27 rental. f38 5s. ground rental, 12s. fine, E171 lOa. 6d. commuted at 1:4 10s. 9d.— £ 7 15s. 7d. total annual charge, £8 7s. 7d. The Committee recommend the receiving of the same of f-50, £500, and £1,000 on mortgage at 3% per cent. per annum. The report was adopted, on the motion of Mr D. C. ROBERTS, seconded by Alderman PETER JONES, and it was agreed to refer to the Finance Committee applica- tions for the renewal of 31, Marine Terrace, 47, Portland-street, four houses in High-street, and three houses in Prospect-street, the two latter applications made by Mr T. H. Jones. HARBOUR COMMITTEE'S REPORT. A meeting of the Harbour Committee was held on February 4ch, present, Messrs C. M. Williams, mayor, Wm. Thomas, John Mathias, T. W. Powell, D, C. Roberts, and Griffith Williams, chairman. Bills amounting to £ 21 3s. 7d. were examined and signed. The Committee instructed the Surveyor to invite tenders for the supply of larch timber and poles for Rofawr jetties. The report was adopted on the motion of Mr GRIFFITH WILLIAMS, seconded by Mr J. E. J. LLOYD. PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMITTEE'S REPORT. A meeting of the Public Library was held on the 1st February, present, Messrs C. M. Williams, mayor, John Mathias, John Evans, John Morgan, W. R. Hall, David Samuel, and W. H. Palmer, chairman. It was resolved that the application of Mr Joseph Davies for the use of the room adjoining the County Court Registrar's office should be granted at £5 per annum, the Corporation to have the use of it on election days. The report was adopted on the motion of Mr Jony EVANS, seconded by Mr LLOYD. NORTH PARADE TREES. The BOROUGH SURVEYOR said he had in accordance with instructions received from the Public Work's Committee, written to Mr B. Gold, of Aberayron, as to the pruning of the trees on North-parade. Mr Gold had visited Aberystwyth and had since written — My opinion is that the trees were planted a great deal too thick. The better way would he to take away every other one except wheie they have died off, and cnt the heads otf those which will be left down to about twenty feet abovp. the ground. Then, in about three years, with a little judicious pruning you will have an avenne that will be a credit to the town." Alderman PETER JONES sai'l he should not like to reduce the number of trees for the present. Let the Council try the reduction of their height, as suggested by Mr Gold and if it was afterwards seen that the trees still seriously affected the lighting of the houses the question of the reduction of the number of the trees could be considered. Mr POWELL suggested that every other tree should "be cut down to twenty feet as suggested as an ex- periment. Mr WM. THOMAS said the Council must consider the inhabitants-of North-parade even before the trees. Now, the branches knocked the windows and roofs of some of the houses, and darkened the rooms to such an extent as to interfere with the comfort of the inhabitants. The trees therefore, must I be sacrificed to some extent, to the comfort of the inhabitants and he was glad to know that Mr Gold was of opinion that the branches could be cut. He (Mr Thomas) was in favour of allowing the number of trees to remain. Let the branches be cut down l all round to twenty, twenty-three or twenty-four feet. They would then see the result of it, and pro- bably in two or three years there would be a brush of new branches growing from each stock. He seconded the adoption of the report as far as cutting down the I' branches was concerned. The proposition was agreed to and the Surveyor was directed to obtain the services of a competent man to do the work. LOANS. On the proposition of Mr WM. THOMAS, it was agreed to receive 91.000, f500 and £ 50 at 3 percent., i 2 this making over 920,000 received at the reduced rate of interest.. BAY WINDOW. An application by Mr W. B. Po-.vell"for leave to erect a bay window at 13, New-street, was referred to Public Work's Committee. THE ROPEWALK. On the proposition of Mr W. THOMAS, it was agreed to accept surrender of the residue of ninety-nine years of the Ropewalk from Mrs Mary Jones, the repre? sentative of the late Mr E. J. Jones. Frongog, an4 Misa Annie Elizabeth Jones, Mount Pleasant, the surviving representative of the late Mr Thomas Jones; 'and to grant a lease to M's Mary Jones for seventy- five years at the annual rent of 10s. of part of the said Rope valk. In reply to Mr Powell, Mr THOMAS said that that portion of the Ropewalk adjoining the Town Hall was given up to the Corporation, and the lease referred to the other portions of the Ropewalk only. The Council then rose. PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH.— Before C. M. Williams, Esq., mayor, Peter Jones and D. C. Roberts, Esqrs. Transfer of Licence.-On the application of Mr Green the transfer of the St. George's Hotel, was transferred from Mr Phillips to himself. Assault. -Charles Morgans, chimney sweep. Mill- street, charged Thomas Hunt, chimney sweep, Corpor- ation-street, with having assaulted him on Wednesday. January 29th.—Complainant said that last Wednesday week he was walking down North-parade when he saw the defendant, who shouted after him. Complainant turned back to talk to him when defendant struck him without any provocation whatever.- Defendant admitted the charge and said that he had a little drop too much.—The Bench fined defendant 103. including costs. .A.taintenance.-S. A. Jenkins, Prospect-street, was charged for not contributing towards the maintenance of her brother, who is in the Clio, and of whom she is the guardian. The defendant was El 10s. in arrears. —Defendant said she could not pay and applied that the fee should be reduced. She stated that there were threechildren at homeand that they received £3a month from their father who was in America.—The Bench thought 2a. 6d. a week reasonable enough and she was ordered to pay. The Salvation Army.-W. H. Trnscott, watchmaker, Terrace-road, charged Samuel Johnson, captain of the Salvation Army, with having obstructed the pathway. —Complainant said that defendant wts a captain of the Salvation Army, and that last Sunday afternoon they were singing and playing tambourines and making all sorts of noises at the top of Portland-lane and opposite his house. They stopped there for about half- an-hour and caused a great annoyance to his wife, who was ill.-In answer to the defendant, the complainant said that the loiterers who were listening to them caused an obstruction.—Defendant addressing the Bench said that the charge was nothing but a conspiracy against the Salvation Army, and after reading a com- plaint in the Cambrian Neim that the band was a nuisance on Sunday he had stopped them. He allowed one tambourine to he played thinking that it was not a nuisance.—The Bench thought there was not sufficient evidence to convict, and therefore dismissed the case, hoping the Salvation Army would move lower down the lane.
INFIRMARY MEETING.
INFIRMARY MEETING. On Saturday morning the annual meeting of the governors and subscribers of the Cardiganshire General Hospital and Aberystwyth Infirmary was held at the Town Hall under the presidency of Mr J. G. W. Boneall, Fronfraith. There were also present Mr C. M. Williams, mayor, Major C. Bassett Lswis, Dr Gilbertson, Alderman Peter Jones, Mr H. C. Fryer, clerk of the peace, and Mr Morris Davies, Ffosrhydy- galed, Messrs J. Gibson. Cambrian News, David Jenkin Davies, J.P., Robert Ellis, Chemist, John Evans, Laura-place, R. Bickerstaff, Great Darkgate- street, Griffith Williams, Bodlondeb, Rev T. Levi, and Mr W. Morgan, Dr Rowlands, House Surgeon, and Mr J. D. Perrott, National and Provincial Bank, treasurer. On the proposition of Major Bassett Lewis, seconded by Mr H. C. Fryer, Mr J. G. W. Bonsall was voted to the chair. The CHAIRMAN said he was sure they felt greatly the loss of some of their familiar friends since the last annual meeting. They had lost by death. Lord Lisburne. Colonel Pry.3e, Mr F. R. Roberts, Mr Ed. Jones, and several other gentlemen, who took active part in the business of the Infirmary. Therefore something should be done to fill their places. The annual meeting was. according to section 2, to ap- point a president of the institution. The late Lord Liaburne was president for the last year. He begged to propose Lord Lisburne as the president of the ia- Bfcifcttfcioa for the ensuing year. Major BASSETT LEWIS seconded the proposition, which was carried. The CHAIRMAN said he should now refer them to the report. The annual subscriptions were less this year than they have ever been and one reason for this was that they had lost several of their regular subscribers by death. The report was before the meeting. The collections at county chapels and churches were also considerably less. Then the next item was the District Visiting Society jE300, and the consols f20 Os. 4d., the total receipts being f737 18s. 4d. The Chairman then went into the dis- bursements, giving all the house expenditure. He said they were aware that previous to that time they had no gardener, but since the new Infirmary waa built, and a garden obtained, a gardener was needed. It would, however, lessen the expenses of green- groceries. 'The total expenditure for the year 18S8 was E565 13s. 2d. balance in bank 31st December, 1888, E172 49. lid. and cash in hands of Secretary, 3d., making a total of JE737 18s. 4d. He thought the account was very satisfactory. rhey who attended the monthly meetings always looked carefully into the bills. They had taken every care to make them as economically as possible. He wished to state that there had been considerably more persons in the Infirmary this year than the previous year. The next question before them was to comply with rule 16. Under the trustees of Mr Downie's scheme they were to nominate-which they were entitled to do-subscribers as a Management Committee. The following were appointed :-Mr J. G. W. Bonsall, Mr D. J. Davies, Mr C. M. Williams, Mr H. C. Fryer, Mr Peter Jones, Captain Cosens, Major Lewis, Mr Morris Davies, Rev T. Levi, Mr John Evans, Mr Griffith Williams, Mr D. C. Roberts, and Mr Thomas Owen. Mr ROBERT ELLIS asked if there was anything barring ladies being appointed on the committee ? The CHAIRMAN replied that they never had ladies. (Laughter.) He therefore could not say. The Countess of Lisburne had done a lot of good for them, but she had never been appointed on the committee. However, there was one subject which he wished to make a remark upon, and that was with regard to the piece of land which had been coveted by them a long time. They endeavoured to possess it by private treaty, but the price did not justify them in taking it, and they declined the price. However, Mr William Thomas bought the ground, but he could tell them. he was rather afraid they had lost it, but Mr Thomas in a generous manner let them have it for the same price as he gave for it, and it had been paid for. He thought something should be done to make it more attractive. He hoped that the Management Committee—those who reside in the town—would spare a little time, and walk over the ground in order to make it a little more attractive. He had no further remarks to make, but he vould answer any questions which they would ask. He thought before they separated, a vote of thanks should be passed to the House Surgeon and Matron. Mr Rowlands was a person noted for his skill and ability, and he was sure they felt proud at having such an excellent surgeon. He fcegged to propose a vote cf thanks to the Surgeon and Matron and also to Mr William Thomas for. his kindness. Mr H. C. FRYER said Mr Thomas had behaved exceedingly well in the matter, and he thought they owed all their thanks to Mr Thomas. He begged to second the proposition. I Major BASSET LEWIS said he should second the vote of thanks. During the past year they (the Surgeon and Matron) had had a little additional work to do, and always did their work in an able manner, and he and always did their work in an able manner, and he was also sure that they i,verp. glad to be informed of having such a surgeon. Anyone visiting the Infirmary would find every courtesy and ability there, and the building in good oider. ¡ Mr MORRIS DAVIES drew the attention of the meet- ing to the fact that if any money was left to the insti- tution, it was invested in the names of two gentlemen and the Mayor for the time—being, and a3 the Mayor only remained in office for twelve months, it became necessary to move' for a power cf attorney, which cost I' them money, so that it had been agreed to take the. name of the Mayor out and put some other name in. Mr D. JENKIN DAVIES said if that was so, be would propose that Mr Williams be appointed in his place. Mr PETER J OXES said he would then propose that Mr C. M. Williams' name be struck out as mayor and put in iu his individual capacity. Mr JOHN EVANS seconded the proposition, which was carried. The CHAIRMAN said it was thought by some of the members at their monthly meetings that they should give more tickets in the country districts for the money received. A great many people applied for tickets, but the country subscribers had not enough to supply them, but in the town it was different. They had 9300 given to the lady visitors. He tried to keep his tickets for his immediate neighbours, but others out of his district came and applied for some while he had none. He therefore thought it would be better to give the subscribers in the country more for their money. Mr FRYER said the matter was a difficult one. What they wanted to do waa to increase the number of subscribers, but instead of that now they were diminishing, while many, when asked to subscribe, said they never had sufficient advantages for the money. He should suggest that a small committee- say five or seven-shoulcl be appointed to look into the rules and regulations cf similar institutions, and to see whether any alterations could not be made to secure the two great obiocts-inereased efficiency and increased income. He suggested that a committee of seven should be formed to go into the question. Mr BICKERSTAFF said his experience was that most of the town subscribers' tickets were given to the conntry folks. He gave his tickets to them. The Rev T. LETI said he co*)d say the same. Mr FRYER said that was not at all fair. He wanted to put a stop to this. Mr PETBR JONES thought they were mixing up two or three different things that should be kept separate. Firstly, Aberystwyth had the advantage of Downie's bequest of which E300 had been given to the lady visitors. That was separate from anything else, and was for the parishes of Aberystwyth. Mr Fryer drew attention to the fact whether country people were dealt with reasonably for that amount subscribed. Whether similar institutions gave greater advantages for the small sum contributed w 4a another question. Gentle- men wishing to have the advantages of the institution should subscribe. Until they moved to a court on the subject, he did not think they could take the LJOO a year for the advantage of the country. Mr GIBSON said he gave his tickets almost entirely to persons in the country, as he was told it was im- possible to find subscribers. It was therefore quite clear that the gentry in, the surrounding districts did not do their b:ue\ duty in subscribing to the institution. The question to decide was whether the committee should not make an effort to persuade the gentry to give more. He did not object to the appoint- ment of a committee but suggested that the scope of its enquiries should not be limited. Mr FRYER said the object of his proposal was not to diminish the power of the town, but to give their tick- ets to people in the town. His object was to get a larger number of people to become subscribers. He did not suggest altering the scheme, as they could take nothing away from Aberystwyth. His wish was to increase the number of subscribers in town and country. Mr GIBSON said he understood that the question to go to the committee was whether a scheme ccald not be made in order to see whether the country might not have more tickets. Mr FRYER said yt was not so but to subscribers generally. Mr "PETER JONES said that during the past year there had been an expenditure of about £100 beyond the receipts but the trustees had only paid £170; so there was a considerable balance in their hands. The CHAIRMAN then furnished the meeting with a statement with regard to the accounts. Mr PETER JONES said that although the disburse- ments were £100 more than the receipts, they could still spend another E300. The CHAIRMAN said the more they made their income the less subscriptions they seemed to have so, for his own part, he should keep it dark (Laughter) Mr MORRIS DAVIES said that under the present scheme country people were bound to suffer. Private subscribers were getting less and less, and the result would be that they would have more thansufficient tickets for the poor of Aberystwyth, while the poor of the country could not get assignee. Mr PETER JONES seconded Mr Fryer's proposition and said the people of the country should subscribe. The scheme was for Aberystwyth alone, and the people of the country should not have the benefit of it through non-subscribers. He believed that working men in some districts intended to subscribe. He had heard that a number of miners intended subscribing E2 2s. Od He proposed that the meeting should be adjourned for a month or six weeks so that the committee should bring in their report. The following were then appointed on the coro- mittee :-Messrs J. G. W. Bonsall, Morris Davies, Peter Jones, J. Gibson, C. M. Williams, H. C. Fryer, and the Rev T. Levi, and it was decided to adjourn to the 23rd March. Mr PIiTER JONES said be did not think they should part without passing a vote of thanks to Mr Bonsall for his valuable services during the past year. The Rev T. LEVI seconded the proposition which was carried. The CHAIRMAN expressed his thanks for the cempli- ment paid him. He was getting old now, and did not expect being their Chairman much longer. The meeting then terminated.
LLANILAR.
LLANILAR. PETTY SESSIONS. FRIDAY, FEB. IST.-Before Vaughan Davies, Esq., Tanybwlch, H. S. Riohardes, Esq., Bryneithyn, Morris Davies, Esq.. Ffosrhyd- galed, W. B. Powell, Esq., Nanteos, and G. W. Parry, Esq., Llidiardau. Trespassing.—J. James, Nanteos, keeper, charged J. Vaughan, Aberystwyth, and E. Hughes, Aberystwyth, with having trespassed in search of game in the daytime in the parish of Llanbadarn Lower on the 31at Oct.— Complainant said he was gamekeeper to Mr Powell, Nanteos. On the 31st October he saw two men on Lasgrug land, who appeared to be poaching. He went up to them and asked them if they had caught any, and they said "one." Witness saw one ferret. Witness asked them if they had had permission from anyone, to which they said "No one particular." The defendants said they were of Commins Cooh, but he was afterwards told who they were. He had knowa John Vaughan before.-James, the Clerk's olerk, said he saw P.S. Evans speaking to Evan Morris, and the complainant said he was one of the men loaohing oa Lasgrug land.—Complainant said he would swear that the other person was John Vaughan.—The Bench im- posed a fine of 15s. including costs or fourteen days' hard labour.-Willism Rees, Felynfaoh, Cwmrheidol, farmer, and Evan R. Jeakins, Dolgamlyn, Cwmrheidol, farmer's son, were charged by J. G. F. Hughes- Bonsall. Glanrheidol, gentleman, with having tres- passed in the daytime in search of game at the parish of Llanbadarn Upper on the 7th January.Com- plainant said on the 7th January he was out shooting with two other gentlemen, when they saw two men walking down the side of the fence, and looking for a place to get over. One of the gentlemen with him re- marked, There are two poachers." Then he walked round and made a circuit to come down the wood upon them. They were on Rhiwarthen Mill land, his pro- perty. When they came down upon defendants, they both made off out of the wood. Witness was about twenty yards off. Witness stopped Rees and spoke to him. He said, "lam very sorry. I beg pardon. I have not put the ferret in." Witness then opened hia coat and saw a ferret, and near the place in the wood where he saw them first he found a net covering a hole —a rabbit hole. He had a witness present.—By Rees He (Rees) had no property of witness's.—Major J. J. Bonsali said he was in the company of the last witness on the day in question lit shooting, when they saw defendants with three >1 —two sheep dogs and the other a greyhoun L When they hhd got round one of the dogs raised tile alarm by barking, and set them on the alert. Rees walked on as if he did nothing, and witness went up to Jenkins and said, Beth ydych chwi yn wneud yma." He made no reply, and ran away. Looking round witness saw the net in the hole. (The net was produced).—Defendant Rees said complainant asked him if he had a rabbit, to which he said he had none. Complainant said, Have you a ferret?" He said, "I have none." He, however, had a bag round his neck.—In reply to defendant Jenkins, Major Bonsall said he pulled out his watch and it was five minutes to one.—Mr Hughes-Bonsall said he did not wish to press the charge, but he wished the Bench to slightly punish them. so that a stop might be put to persons trespassing.—The Bench inflicted a fine of 10s. including costs. School A iteii (lance. -Gavan Scott, Aberbrwynen, Llanychaiarn, farmer, was fined 5s. for neglecting to send his child to school.
PONTRHYDYGROES.I
PONTRHYDYGROES. SCIENCE AND ART.—Misses Louisa Jane and Margaret Emily Davies, daughters of Mr T. W. Davies, merchant, pnpils to Mrs Nichols, F.S.Sc., Summerfield Hall, Maesycwmma, near Cardiff, have gained two certificates each last year from the Society of Science and Art, Kensiguton, London, and at Christmas examination Miss Louisa Jane was awarded a marble time piece and also for good conduct a birth- day text book. Miss Margaret Emily was presented with a most beautiful watch.
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TOWYN. PETTY SESSIONS.—The monthly sessions for the Estimaner division was held on Friday, before W. R. M. Wynne, M. R. Pugh and H. C. Beadnell, Esqrs., Evan Edwards. Aberdovey, was fined 53. for neglecting to send his child to school. VESTRY.—A vestry meeting was held at the Assembly Rooms, on Friday, the first day of this month, for the purpose of filling the vacancies on the Burial Board caused by the retirement of members. There were present: The Rev J. Roberts, who was voted to the chair. Mr Edwin Jones, Mr John Evans, Pont- fatbew, Mr John Jones, Brighton House, Mr H. Evans, Penowern, Mr W. Roberts, Brynglaa, Mr D. Hum- phreys, Mr Morris Jones, Mr H. Haydu Jones, Mr M. H. Jones, Mr P. H. HugipeFi, Mr John Morgan, Ynys Mills, Mr J. F. Jones, Frankwell Hall, Mr J. M. James, Mr Silvanus Evans, Mr W. Richards, Mr Price Thomas, Mr John Humphreys, Mr W. R. Davies, vestry clerk, Mr R. Barnett, acting clerk, Mr E. Evans, Pandy. The retiring members were Mr Griffith Jones, Tymawr, Mr John Morgan, Ynys Mill, and Mr P. H. Hughes, Towyn. and the three were unanimously re-elected.-iNIr Roberts, Brynglae, called attention to the lavish expenditure of the Board, especially in planting trees in the erection of palasading and laying out walks, and he (Mr Roberts) thought the ratepayers had a right to call upon the Burial Board to observe the strictest economy.—Mr D. Humphreys, Llwyn- wccws, thought the conduct of members who meddled on their own responsibility with work ordered to be doae by the Board most reprehensible. If individual members were allowed to do in the Cernetery whatever they thought proper, he failed to see the use of having a Board.—The Chairman asked if any of the members had any explanation to offer. Mr P. H. Hughes said that he was quite prepared to give an account of his stewardship. He had only been in office for a very short time, but had during that time done what he could to secure cheap burial for the poor and to threw the oost on those who were better able to pay. He (Mr Hughes) was not in office when moat of the things mentioned by Mr Roberts were done, but he nevertheless thought they were necessary. He had objected to the construction of some walks, as he considered them superfluous.— Mr John Morgans said that he had but little to add to what Mr Hughes had stated. They all did their best and wanted to make the oemetery look decent and respectable, and that without throwing money away. conversation took place as to the condition of the parish graveyard, and a general desire was manifested to dis- continue burials in spaces where it was necessary to disturb human remains in digging graves, and it was ultimately agreed on the motion of Mr H. H. Jones to ask the Burial Board to ascertain what orders had been made by the Home Office relative to the Towyn Churchyard. It was also decided to discuss the matter further at a vestry meeting to De held on the 25th of this mouth. DEBATING SocinTy.-The weekly meeting of this Society wae held on Monday evening, Mr J. Maethlon James in the chair. There was a very good attend- ance of members and the questions whether publicans should be compensated if their trade were abolished was hotly debated for the full time. Mr W. Row- lands. auctioneer, opened the debate in the affirmative, and Mr J. Whitaker led the opposition, and both entered into the work with spirit and did it well. Feeling ran high at times and so eager were the mem- bers to speak that a sort of a closure had to be moved in order to close the debate at the appointed time. This deprived the introducer and opposer of the privilege of replying, and the house divided when the ayes had it by a majority of five. SCHOOL BOARD.—A special meeting of the School Board of Towyn and Pennal waa held on Tuesday the 5th of this month, for the purpose of appointing an assisant teacher for the Bryncrug School, and Miss E. E. Edwards, Penrhyndeudraeth, was appointed until the 30kh of May, at a salary at the rate of thirty pounds a year. A petition from a large number of ratepayers resident at Pennal and the neighbourhood in favour of appointing Managers from all the religious denominations instead of from one as now in the case was read. It was resolved to consider the matter at the next meeting, and to furnish the existing managers with a copy of the petition. There were present* at the meeting—Mr J. Webster, chairman, Mr W. W. James, vice-chairman, Mr W. B. Richards, Mr D. Thorns, Mr R. Parry, Mr p, H, Hughes, clerk: and Mr Jokn Owen, attendance officer.
DOLGELLEY.
DOLGELLEY. CALVINISTIC METHODISTS.—The monthly meetings of the Calvinistic Methodists for West Merioneth were held at Dolgelley this week. The proceedings com- menced on Monday evening when a committee of delegates from the several churches met to discuss different matters connected with the several churches. Rev Alderman Griffith Ceidiog Roberts, Maentwrog, one of the moderators for the year, occupied the chair. The report of the weak churchea was brought before the delegates by Alderman E. Griffith, treasurer, and several sums of money ranging from JE5 to £15 10s. were voted to their help. altogether amounting to £41. The committee met again at ten o'clock the next morning. A letter of induction was read from the Manchester Presbytery of the Rev R. Roberta, who has accepted a call from the churches of Peurhyn and Mlnffordd, and a hearty welcome was given to Mr Roberts in his new I sphere. Resolutions were also passed with regard to a circular letter addressed to the several churches. At the two o'clock sitting, the reports of the Chapel Com- mittee, Sunday School Committee, and the English Causes Committee were read and adopted. The Revs D. Evans. M.A., Barmouth, and the Rev Eliaa Jones, I Talsarnau, were appointed examiners of deacons that will be presented for membership at the next monthly meeting. The call of Mr T. J. Thomas, Dolgelley, to the pastorate of the English Chuich at Towyn was confirmed with good wishes for his success. The following were appointed officers for the year:—Rev Richard Rowlands, of Llwyngwril, and Mr Owen Owens, Penrbyn, modera- tors, Rev Robert Oven, M.A., Pennal, waa re-appointed secretary for the sixteenth year Alderman Griffiths, treasurer. The Rev Alderman Roberts resigned the secretaryship of the Sunday School Committee, and the thanks of the delegates were tendered to him for his faithful services in coniteotiou with the same. Touching references were made to the removal by death of the Rev J. Thomas, of Carno. and after the aocounts of the several churches in the district were read and considered, the committee business of the assembly was brought to a close. Divine Service was also held on Monday evening at Bethel Chapel, the Rev T. J. Wheldon, B.A., Festiniog, officiating, and also at Salem Chapel on Tuesday evening and throagh the day on Wednesday, the ministers officiating being, Rev W. Jones, Trawsfynydd, Rev Alderman Roberts. Rev David Jones. Garregddu, Rev Evan Roberts, Dyffryn, Rev David Evans, M.A., Barmouth, and the Rev J. Williams, Brynaiencyn. The congregations were very re"l{Ð. ENGLISH CONGREQATIONALISTS.—On Wednesday even ing the 30th January, a tea meeting and concert was heid in connection with the Sunday School of the English Congregational ChapeL The children of the Band of Hope were also included in the company. The tea was served out at six o'clock prompt and upwards of a hundred persons in all took part in the proceeding the following ladies superintended Mrs Pugh, Harley House, Mrs J. Edwards, Eldon Row, Mrs Williams, Cambrian House, Mrs Jones. Cemlyn House. The several tables were tastefully de- corated by Mrs Owen, Wesley place Miss Roberts, Glyndwr; Miss Edwards, Clifton House; Miss Pugh and Miss Nellie Pugh, Hurley House Miss Roberts, English Terrace; Miss G. Lewis, Lawn House, who also served out the tea. After all were satisfied with the several dainties of the tea table the company resorted to the spacious schoolroom adjoining the one where the tea was served, where an interesting miscellaneous meeting was held presided over by Mr J. C. Davies, Vron- gader, and conducted by the Rev. Palmer James. An exhibition of views through the aid of magic lantern by Mr Evans, Merionethshire Stores, added much to the interest of the meeting, and Mr Evans was warmly applauded. Songs and recitations were given by several of the young people. Several pieces of selections of Welsh airs were played on the harp and violin by Mr Meredith Roberta and J. Ellis, Mason-place. Amongst those present at the tea we noticed Mrs James, Vrondirion, Mrs Edwards, Meyrick-buildings, Mrs Pugh, Clewedog, and Miss Pugh, Miss Miles, Cambrian House. Miss Mair, Mrs Thomas, Myrtle House, Mrs Evans. Merioneth Stores, Mrs Jones, Vrongader, Mr Hattrick, Brynygwyn, Mr Mair, Abergynant, Mr Lavinder, Wesley-place, Mr J. Edwards, Mr J, Roberts, Mr Evan Evans. The admittance being by tickets, 6d. each to the tea and concert, and 2d. to the concert only. We understand that there is some money left after paying all the expenses of the meeting. The Band of HopI" sang under the leadership of Mr Lewis Jones and Edwin V. Owen.
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,LAMPETEK.
LAMPETEK. TOWN COUNCIL, SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 2ND.—Pre- sent Alderman J. W. Evans, in the chair. Councillors Roderick Evans, Wm. Jones, Thomas Owen, Morgan Jones, John Davies, Alfred Thomas, John Jones, Ystrad House, David James, T. L. Davies, Mr David Lloyd, clerk, and Mr T. Moore, inspector. Extension of Burial Ground.—The Rev Mr Evans, Messrs Evans, Teify Castle, John Evans, Mark Lane Stores, and Mr John Morris attended on behalf of the Congregational Church, and requested the consent of the Council to the proposed enlargement of the burial ground attached to the Zoar Chapel. The Rev Mr Evans said that Mr Harford had kindly given the chapel a site for the extension of the burial ground, but before the extension could be carried out it was necessary to have consent of tke Town Council and the owners of houses within 100 yards of the place.— The Town Clerk said he did not find that it was neces- sary to have the consent of the Council and he had advised the deputation to write to the Secretary of State asking for his consent and what other consent was necessary, and that suggestion had been adopted. -On the proposition, of Mr Thomas Owens, seconded by Mr David James, it was agreed to give consent if necessary, and it was stated that Mr Jones, Glan- dennys, the adjoining owner, had also consented sub- ject to the consent of the Council. The Recent Election.—Mr Jones, Ystrad House, stated that at the last election several people pre- sented themnelves at the booths to vote, but found that they could not do so because their names were not on the register, though they had paid rates.. In his (iNI r Jones's) own election last year also he lost several votes that way.— The Clerk replied that the" municipal list of voters was passed in. the usual way by the Revising Barrister, signed by him and handed over to him (the Town Clerk). The Clerk of the Peace, however, had a different list for the County Council, and the election was conducted according to that list. The total number of voters, 409, was the same as on the muni- cipal list, but the other numbers were different.—Mr Thomas Owens asked whence the Clerk of the Peace got that list ?-The Town Clerk replied that ha did not know. The overseers were legally responsible for the making of the list, but the work was done by the Assistant Overseer who, the Town Clerk pre- sumed, must have handed a list to the Clerk of the Peace for the purposes of the last election. The Act said clearly that the municipal list was the list to be followed, and the municipal list did not agree with the list used in the last election. It was agreed to bring the subject forward at the next meeting.—The Town Clerk, in reply to a question as to the compiling of the list, said he wished the inhabitants would take a deeper interest not only in that, but in all other parochial matters. There used to be well attended vestries held; but now they could never get a vestry, and parochial matters were therefore almost entirely carried oil by the officials. On being asked about payment for the list; the Town Clerk said the Revising Barrister allowed f5 and he (the Town Clerk) thoughtrthat sum ought to be creditad to the parish, the Assistant over- seer being paid a fixed salary. The Railioay Station.—Mr Roderick Evans said he should like to call attention to the condition of the railway station. It was certainly a disgrace to the town that it should have such a deplorable place at its entrance. He thought it would be wise for the Council to petition the manager or directors or whoever else was at the head of affairs for a station more creditable to the town. -Mr John Jones said the station was in such a bad state, that he feared that when the Judge of Assize came to Lampeter his first impression would be that he had come to a place in the backwoods of America and not to a prosperous, well-built and collegiate town like Lampeter. (Laughter.)—Mr Roderick Evans said the accommodation at the station waa bad; and Mr John Jones thought it might be described as villainous.—On the suggestion of Mr Owens, it was agreed to appoint a deputation to wait upon Mr Szlumper, the engineer, when next he should visit Lampeter, and also to request the Principal of the College, Professor Emondes, to accompany the depu- tation. A Bill.-The Chairman stated that a bill was before him of 918 15s. for work due at the reriervoir.-iMi- John Davies thought that if the ratepayers had their own way they would not pay the bill at all. and he believed, too, that they wsold be justified in doing so, for, in the first place, the Water Works Committee was not authorized to carry out the work, and, m the next place, they had the work done without first of all inviting tenders. He proposed that the matter should be deferred until Alderman Edmunds, the chairman of the Water Committee, was present.Nir Roderick Evans said there were one or two members of the Council absent and seconded the proposition, and it was agreed to. The Assizes.—The Chairman suggested that in view of the holding of the assizes at Lampeter for the first time this month, the inhabitants should be requested to do what they could to give the town a clean and tidy appearance,and it was decided to repair pavement and to ask the scavengers to make the streets as clean as possible.
LLANGRANOG.
LLANGRANOG. ROBBERY.—On Friday last a. robbery was committed at the Ship Inn public house, in the above named place, the sum of £ 5 10s. was stolen. As the landlady, Anne James, was going to bed about half-past eleven on Friday night, she discovered her lose. The money was kept in the drawer of a dressing-table in her bedroom. She at once sent information to P. C. David Jones, New Inn, who was soon on the spot. A man who gave the name of Thomas Price, Swindon, Wiltshire, had slept there in the Inn the previous night, and left about ten o'clock on Friday morning, saying that he was going to Tredwr, a farm in the neighbourhood, and that he would be back by dinner time, he never returned. Enquiries were made, and the man was traced by the Constable to Rhydlewis, Foestrosol, and at about half-past six on Saturday morning, he was apprehended in a lodging-house at Pontwley, Llandyssul, with nearly all the stolen money in his possession. He was taken to Newcastle- Emlyn, and there remanded till Tuesday, when he was taken to Penrhiwpool Petty Sessions and sentenced to three month's imprisonment with hard labour. Since his committal, information has been received that the same man is wanted at Bath for stealing the sum of five pounds, the money of his employer.
PENLLWYN.
PENLLWYN. ENTERTAINMENT.—The second of a series of enter- tainments that it is intended to give this winter was held at Penllwyn on Wednesday evening, January 30th. The chair was taken by the Rev David Morgan. A miscellaneous programme waa provided, and judging from the attention paid. and the demeanour of the audience, the different performers gave groat satis- faction and their performances were much appreciated. Songs were given by the Misses E. A. Stephens (Eos Melindwr), CattoJames. Llwyniorwerth, Getta James, Abercwmdole, -.Cousins, Lovesgrove, Mrs Jones, Brynrheidol, Messrs James Pierce, John Williams, Tricornel, John Morris. Pandy, and John Evans James, Llwyniorwerth. Missea Getta James and Catto James presided at the piano. Readings and recitations were given by Mr John Morris, Mr J. Prys, Factory, Mr Joseph Parry, Tyllvryd and Mr R. Adams. But the chief feature of the meeting was the Welsh dialogue A Hiring Fair," was given by the Misses E. A James, Myrtle Cottage, J. E. Lewis, Llwyniorwerth Uchaf, M. Jenkins, Getta James and Catto James. The young ladies were dressed in Welsh Costume. The Two Mothers" was given by the Misses Mary Jane Jones, M. Jenkins, L. Vaughan, A. Williams, Miriam Vaughan, L. A. Morgan, A. Pierce and H. Vaughan. This dialogue was also given in character, and another entitled Knowledge and Money," by Mr Parry. Tyllwyd and Mr W. Tibbott, Maesbangcr House. The proceeds are to be devoted towards establishing a library in the place. I
CARDIGAN.
CARDIGAN. SCHOOL BOAF.D.-The usual monthly meeting of ¡ this Board was held at the Council Chamber at 2-30 II p. m., when all the members were present. The only business transacted was the issuing of cheques in payment of Tradesmen Christmas Bills. Theafctendance I lists were also gone over and fcoiuo orders made. S. S. SEAFLOWER.—Ou Monday morning last at the I' Guild Hall the half yearly meeting of shareholders of this company was held when Mr R. E. Rees, occupied ) the chair. The total profits of the company for the I six months ending 31st December last was C316 ISs. Id a dividend at the rate of 15 per cent was declared i which took away X187 10s. Ot]. The remaining sum I of E129 Ss. Id. being carried to the reserve wiiich stands now at £ 560 14s. lid. Messrs D. Davies, I Bonded Stores and Jacob Trollip returning directors were re-elected and Mr John Tucker, of 3. St. Mary's Terrace was re elected auditor of the company. COUNTY COUNCIL VACANCY.—By the election of Mr Levi James as one of the aldermen on the Cardigan- shire County Council, a vacancy has been occasioned in the representation of this borough division. The only candidate in the field so far is the Rev John Williams, Baptist minister, an advanced Radical, and who is likely to be returned unopposed. Should the Conservatives, however, venture upon a candidate in opposition it will mean a thorough defeat for them, as Mr Williams is extremely popular with all the denominations. A canvass has already been made on his behalf. The election of Mr James as alderman I has given general satisfaction to the Liberals here.
'LLAOTOR, BALA.
LLAOTOR, BALA. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—Feb. 2nd. present: Mr Richard Jones, chairman, Mr J. Williams, vice- chairman, Messrs E. Jones, R. V. Jones, Rev. M. D. Jones, E. M. Roberts, R. Roberts, Morris Peters,' E.' f Vaughan. Menrick Jones, Thomas Jones, J. R. Jones, clerk. Out relief during past fortnight £ 43 13s. 9d. to 199 Paupers corresponding period E48 49. 3d. to 211 Paupers. Number in the house, 39; corresponding period of last year 33. Vagrants relieved 73. PUBLIC MEETING.—A public meeting was held at the schoolroom in Llanfor on Wednesday evening, the 30th January, when Mr R. J. LI. Price, Rhiwlas, addressed the electors of the Llanfor division of the Merioneth County Council. Mr Edward Vaughan, Penisarllan, was voted to the chair, and, in opening the meeting, said that the general talk nowadays was the County Council, and who was to be on the Council. He was- pleased to think that in this division they had been of one opinion with reference to the gentleman who should represent them. It was not often that the ratepayers. of Llanfor met together ir such a good number as they had that evening. He would not occupy their time, but would call upon Mr Price to address them.—Mr Price, who was received with loud and prolonged cheers, said-I must apologise to the ladies for having omitted them in my address. It is only right that they should have a vote, seeing there are so many of them in the country who manage, and many are owners of their own farms. I beg to thank the electors of this division for returning me as your member to the County Council. He then proceeded to explain his views of the work the Council would have to carry out, and that he would do his utmost to keep the rates down. He hoped the Merionethshire Council would elect as their chairman either Mr Wynne or Mr S. Pope-two excellent men-and he did not care a straw which of the two. He complained that during Par- liamentary and other elections he was described as an Hen Dori," old Tory, a begotted old Tory. There are no Tories now a man ought to be judged by his actions. He called their attention to the Agricultural Holdings Act, but said he was in advance of that, for the Rhiwlas tenantry would see by their agreements that they were allowed for unexhausted improvements long before the Act came out. Also the Ground Game ^hey knew that he allowed them to kill rabbits long before^tha Act came out. Also the tithe. He was only a little advance in this by paying the tithe himself instead of his tenants. The Council would ha ve nothing to do with religious questions. Ho waB of opinion uhat the Church would be strengthened by disestablishment, and that his view had always been that each religious body should support their own minister. He hoped that if any of the electors of that division had any grievances or suggestions to make to the Council they would either write to him or come and speak to him on the subject. The Council would have the control of the highways also the assebeing of the rates, the spanding of the licences, &c., indebted to our Prime Minister that he had strength enough to trust the people. He would do his utmost to get the Council meetings held at Bala, or alternately at Bala and Festiniog. After giving some particulars of the duties of the committee he begged again to thank them most warmly for returning him to represent them on the Council.—Mr Robert Evans, skinner, after explain- ing in Welsh what Mr Price had stated, proceeded to address the meeting. He spoke of Mr Price as a landlord who had done much for them, and how he had met them in their difficulties, and that Mr Price had now become their servant; and, turning to Mr Price, he put the question that should any important queti- tion come before the Council would he, Mr Price, condescend to consult his constituency on the subject?—Mr Price answered he would always be most pleased to consult them, and he hoped thsy woald come or write to him on any subject conneoted with the Council.—Mr Ellis, Cynlas, spoke next and said I feel that Mr Prico has had a victory. Some say that it vraf- weakoppoaent he foughtwith, but I do not believe to Ha believed MrPrice wag not far from being a Liberal How does he act when any of his tenants have failed. Does he turn them adrift ? No he 'treats them most kindly. He had heard that Mrs Price was a liberal and if so, her influence would tell. He hoped Mrs Price would soon be a thorough liberal. After a few words fro:n Mr David Jones, Garn, Mr Roberts. Wernfawr, Mr Davies, Brynbanon, Mr Evans, Tynycoed, Mr Edward Jones, Tynyffordd, proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Price for his able, address and Mr R. Williams, Maesygadfa, seconded which was carried amidst loud cheering. Mr Price, acknowledged the vote of thanks, and proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman. The meeting terminated by the singing of Hen wlad fy nhadau,
NEW QUAY.
NEW QUAY. COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION.— Capt. Davies, Brown Hill, one of the members for this Electoral Division having been made an alderman a vacancy has been created in this district. The Liberals have taken prompt measures to secure the seat thus rendered vacant. A meeting of the electors was held here on Monday night to select a candidate, and two gentle. men were nominated—Mr John Owen Davies, draper, and Mr Joshua Jones, Nantypele, farmer. No division took place upon these two, as it has been arranged that two more meetings be held, at Wern and Cross Ian respectively, in order to ascertain the feelings of the rural sections of the district on the question. That having boen done it has been arranged that a test election be held on Saturday next, and that the result arrived at then is to be considered final, the candidates undertaking to abide by the decision as expressed by the ratepayers on that day. LIFBBOAT SEUVICF-S. -Before daybreak on Sunday morning, what was thought to be signals of distress were observed by the Coast Guards from a ship lying in a north-easterly direction, and the lifeboat crew were immediately summoned. At dawn, the "Frank and Marion put off, but after a fruitless search for the distressed ship returned a few minutes before noon. A very high sea was running, ani the lifeboat erew, who had embarked quite unprepared for exposure, suffered greatly from the severity of the weather. It ia sup- posed by some that the fire at the waggon-repairing shed ab Aberdovey, which broke out early on Sunday morning, was the cause of the launch of the lifeboat.
ABERAYRON.
ABERAYRON. ADDENDUM.—In reply to enquiries the ministers designated as the prophets of Baal present at Clogfryn tithe sale were the Revs. Evan Morris, Aberayron, J. T. Evans, Ffosffiu, and D. R. Williams. Lampeter. SBRVICB IN THH WORKHOUSE.—The Calvinistic Methodists now send their ministers periodically, on Tuesdays to minister to the workhouse inmates.
PONTRHYDFENDIGAID.
PONTRHYDFENDIGAID. COUNTY COUNCIL.—On Monday evening a meeting of the ratepayers was held at the Old British Schoolroom, to consider the question of electing a county councillor in the place of the Earl of Lisburne, who has been made an alderman. The Strata Florida division comprises the parishes of Upper Caron, Upper Gwnnwa, and the three parishes had representatives present. The Rev J Bowen presided and explained the object of the meeting, and invited others to express themselves as how best to proceed, and for any who had a candidate to propose to do so. Eventually four persons were named—Mr R. J, Davies, Cwrtmawr, Llaugeitho, Mr David Jenkins, Black Lion, Bout, Mr Richard Jones, Cefngaer, Bont, and Rev John Jones, M.A., Ystrad Meurig. The various proposers addressed the meeting on behalf of their nominees, some contending that they should choose frotft the district, while others equally hold that they should try and find the best representative, evea if they had to go outside the dis- trict. The Rev J. Jones explained their reasons for coaling forward, and claimed the sympathy of the rate- payers. The Chairman called for a show of hands, but Mr J. Jones, Dolfawr, advised him not to press it, as if some of the candidates were determined to go to the poll and not abide by the result of that meeting, a show of bands vra3 -aselees. The Rev J. Jones is canvassing busily, but with what success is not known, ne.ither is it known whether Mr Jones, Cefngaer, will assent to his nomination.
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