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AtiEiU'STWYTH. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL, MONDAY, JAN. 27TH. -Present: Seventeen councillors. Financial. —T e report of the Fmaoce Committee was submitted, and recommended the payments of claims and salaries, amounting to £ 103.—The report was adop-, d. Road Improt,ements. -Tenders for repairing the road between Tynyffordd and Ponterwyd were opened, and were as follows :-David Owen Mnd BeDjamin Daniel, F,29 10s. Wm. Jenkins, Rhy,l- lydan, £49; Wm. Meredith, Tyiyfron, E49; Dl Daniel, Cwmbar, Ponterwyd, JE36 10s. D. Davies and Joseph Morgan, Dyffryn Castell, f51 15s. R. H. Jones, Sychnant, Ystumtuen, f41 17s 6d.— The Surveyor's es imate for the woik was £ 3;.— Mr W. A. Miiltr proposed the acceptance of zhe lowest tender.-Mr J. M. Williams seconded the proposition, and it was agreed to. Complaint.-A communication was read from the CaelanymaeKmawr Parish Council complaining of the state of the highway leading from Talybont to the Woodlands.—Mr E. J. Evans said the question of such roads had been disposed of at the previous meeting, and he did not think the question should be opened again. He proposed that the letter be allowed to lie on the table.—This was agreed to. Talybont Water Supply.-This matter was on the agei da for consideration, but the Clerk said the Inspector (Mr Rowlands Gnginau) was unable to attend through illness and therefore the matt-r would have to be deferred.—Mr E. J. Evans thought the Inspector had had instructions to pre- pare plans of a s,,heme.-The Clerk said that was so but there appeared to he a disagreement be- tween the inhabitants of Talybont as to the supply. —Subsequently a communication was red from & parish meeting held at Talybont relative to the qnestion when a resolution was passed asking the, Council to proceed with the work—Mr J. B. Morgan said he was at this meeting which was poorly attended, and it was at his suggestion th- meeting was held He told the Chairman that th District Council were willingto do the work, bu' the Parish Council would have to pay. Knowing this the inhabitants appeared loth to take the matter in hand. They, however, had had ample opportunity of raising objeccioos, and the District Council had nothing to do but prr ceecl with the work.—The CLrk observed that theaualysis of the water from the proposed source was good. Pending the preparation of pians of the scheme by the Inspector, the matter was deferred. Dilapidated Buildings. -A 'etter was rea.d from thh Parish Council of Llanbadarn Lower re pectiog dilapidated buddings at Llany chaiai n.-At tne out- set Mr J. B. Morgan raided the question whether th. the District Council had power over dilapidated buildings. If they were in a dangerous state t was a matter for the police, but IT they were a nuisance the Council then had jurisdiction over them —The Clerk said th"t if the buildings were dangerous they were a nuisance and the Council under the Act had power in the matter.—It was eventually agreed to instruct the C.erk to write t the owners of the houses in depute calling their attest on to their state. The Inspector.-A.ir J. M. Williams thought th t during the Inspector's illness they ought to app dut a man in his PI ce. They were aware no doubt, of the length of time he W-IS ill last year,-Tii, C air- man did not think the Inspector could be olamH for his illness.—Mr J. M. Williams said the Inspector was to blame.- After furthei allegation- Mr Bonsa I remarked wl at Mr Williams had made use of was a serious charge.—Mr J M Williams: I am quite sure he d')I:; not ci. his duty.—The Chairman observed that it was a matter of surprise that no doctor's certificate had been seut in.—Mr David L!oyd prop sed that the Clerk write to the Inspector adna him to in me his eputy.-Mr Charles Davi,.s seconded tne pro- position.—Mr Miller thought the Council should app int a person itself.—Mr Bo isail agree U—Thr Clerk suggested that the Inspector be asked t ■ name the pr posed deputies, so tnat the Council might afterwards select a person —Mr David Lloyd believed that if the Coui,cil made the app ointment it would h-we to pay, whereas if the Inspector selected a man the Inspector would have to ¡war the expense.—Mr Lewis Richards said the Inspscto. was getting up every day and therefore he ore long he would be able to resum- his duties.—Under the circumstances Mr David Dalies proposed that < meeting be held next Monday so that the nspector might attend if p ssible.-Mr DMi, Lloyd thereupon withdrew his proposition, and the latler was agreed to. Mr Vaughan Davies, MP., and the Council The following communication rec^-Led from a parish meeting held at Llanychaiarn was rea l and handed to the reporters with a request to pubMsh it:—"At the referred to.meeting of the Llany- chaiarn parishioners it was unanimously resolved to earnestly beg of you not to proce d to any of I.he Law Courts to maintain the '¡gr¡t of the public to the river side near Tanycas-ell. The following considerations led to the ab/ove conclusi in 4 T' a the amount of stones found the e is not wor h quarrelling about; the enclosure will greatly help to protect the road from further damage by the floods; the farmers find it easier to drive the r cattle to the market after the road has been feuced; the fence has greatly improved the view of th place—(laughter); if any stones be needed Mr Vaughan Davies has promised to the meeting t, give permission to get them from under the bridge. It was also the wish of the meeting to love others as itself. (Loud laughter.) As the enclosure did not in any way injure the public, but rat e Tienefited them, the parishioners saw no reason why tney should quarrel a. hoot what was aim at useless to them. They rather rejoiced at seeing a useless waste turned to fl oil protection. Tnis fence will greatly protect the farm, buildings, and land of Tanycastell, and why should anyone grumble when go,.(i can be done to others without injuring or caus ng losi to anybody else ? Tiie above was the opinion of the said mee ing. After a costly law suit, suppose you were to win the rig.it of way to the river, wh re wili b- your profit? Why not setle it by arbitration ? An expensive quarrel about an insignificant thii.g will prevent you to fight when a real substantia! stand should be made"—The Ch.rk stated he had not yet completed his report on this matter, and it was rhpreupon agreed to adjourn the matter. Public Health Act.-In accordance with notice, Mr David Lloyd moved that application be made to the Local Government Board for their sanction to the adoption of the provisions of the Public Health Act. 1890, with the exception of that part which has alre,dy been adopted.—Mr E J. Evans se- conded the motion, and it was agreed to unani- mously. Application.-A communication was read from the Elerch Parish Council asking the Council to erect a bridge near Pontygeifr, between the town- ships of Elercii and Caelanymaesmawr. —Mr John Jones asked that the matter be deferred to the next meeting, when be would bring it forward.—The application was granted. Llanbadarn Water Supply. Thp plans of a scheme for supplying Llanbadarn wirh w ater were returned from the Local Government Board, who suggested several amendments and requested that they be carried out and new plans submitted with < n amended estimate showing what effect the altera- tions proposed would have on the application by the Council to borrow 9400 to carry out the scheme. -Mr Miller stated that the original application wan for sanction to borrow a loan of 1:120 for carrying out the scheme then decided upon. A Local Government Board Inspeccor hac visited Llanbadarn and the result of his report was that several alterations were made in the scheme wh'ch necessitated an application for a loan of 9300. Amended plans were sent up but alterations were again made and it was found necessary to apply for a lo-in of f400 Then another inspector came down recently and as a result of his visit these altera- tions were suggested which would mean their ap- plying for a loan of £ 500. Perhaps the next would be that they would have to carry out a schem which would coat £ 1,000. He believed they could have managed with the original scheme if carrieo 'Out.-Referring to a suggestion in the communica- tion that the pipes be extended to each end of t'le vilhge. the Clerk said he did not think there would be sufficient water to carry out that suggestion.— Mr Mider said they had never maintained there was sufficient water to supply the whole villag from the proposed source. It was their intention to bring the water to the middle of the village where the inhabitants could procure water without having to go a quarter of a mile for it. The end would be that after carrying out a scheme and erecting a reservoir, the people would have to revert t, to the springs and the money consequently would be thrown away. The Clerk suggested that a copy the letter be forwarded to the Parish Council of Llanbadarn, to ascertain their views on the subject. -On the proposition of Mr Evan Simon, seconded by Mr E. J. Evans, the suggestion was adopted. Gates on HigAways.-No Lice havirig been served -on persons owning gates across highways to remove them, several persons appeared before the Council complaining it would be a loss to them to do so.— Captain Bcnsall also stated that Mr Pryce, Goger- ddan, told him his tenantry would suffer if the notice were enforced.—After some discussion, Mr E. J. Evans gave notice be would move that the resolution authorising the removal of gates be rescinded, and the Council rose. PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29TH. —Before John Morgan, Peter Jones, Griffith Williams, and J. J. Griffiths, Esqrs. Obstructing the Streets.-Thomas Morris, car proprietor, Waterloo Hotel, was summoned for having left an omnibus on Cambrian-street for an unreasonable time.—P.C. Powell stated that he saw the bus on the street from a quartet past three in the afternoon until half past five in the evening. —In reply to Edwin Morris, who represented his father, the Constable stated that he was passing the place every half-an-hour and saw the bus on the street the whole of the time. Did not tell the man at the stables to take the bus in and did not think it right to do so before taking out a Annimons. The defendant had been cautioned before. Could not say the bus was not taken -at intervals about the town during the afternoon. It was there every time he passed. It was also there on the following day until the receipt of the ,autninons.-P.S. Davies said he saw the bus on the street fiom eleven o'clock in the morning until one o'clock in the afternoon. He therefore told the constable to keep an eye on the bus to see how long it would be left on the street. He had cautioned the defendant many times about leaving his vehicles on the streets, especially last summer. — Mr Edwin Morris, in reply, said he could venture to say that what what the Sergeint had stated was quite incorrect because at half-past eleven the bus had to go to the Water- loo and T;.lbot Hotels to see if there were any passengers for the 12-45 train. The south train did not come in until a quarter-past twelve so it would be a matter of impossibility for the bus to be there from eleven until a quarter-past one.— P.S. Davies said the bus was left on the street every day.—Mr Edwin Morris said he was told by a constable last summer to keep the other convey- ances in, and that it did not matter so much about the bus as it was a matter of impossibility to keep the bus in.—The Bench said it had been proved hat the bus was left on the street an unreasonable time, and fined defendant 5s. with costs. Mat Beating on the Streets.-M. A. Jones, 29, Chalybeate. street, was summoned by the Borough Surveyor under the Public Health Act for having shaken mats on the highway after eight o clock in the morning on the 20th January. The defendant did not appear when the case was called on. — P.C. Owen proved service and said tha?. about a qua.ter <0 twelve on Monday, the 20th, he saw the defend- ant shaking a mat in front of her house in Chalyi)eate-titreet. -The Bench asked for the by- law under which the proceedings were taken, but the Chief Constable stated that the case was brought; under the Public Health Act. He also produced copy of a placard issaed by the Corporation and delivered ro all the inhabitants informing them that it was an offence against the law to beat carpets or mats in the street after eight o'clock in the orning. P-C- Owen, continuing his evidence, said be saw the defendant beating mats about a quarter to twelve in the day time, and a great ctoud arising. She then swept the paving in front of h&r h use. He went to her and asked her name, and she refused to give it. She admitted that sie had a place at the back where she could beat car- pets, but said she would rather take them out to the frott.-The Bench fined defendant Is. including costs, it being the first case of the kind. The B,nch, however, hoped it would be taken as a warning to others not to repeat the offence and in- timated that future cases would be Jealt with more severely.—Defendant attended after the case had been decided, and paid the fine. Football in the Streets.-David Evans, Moor-lane. and David Condon. of the same place, were charged with having played football on the highway. -'I he c-se had been adjourned from time to time to see how th- boys attended school in the meantime D.vid Evans was fined 2s 6d, and the case against Condon was dismissed, he having attended school legularly. Drunkenness, &c.-Margaret Thomas, 4, Terrace- ro d, saddler's wife, was charged with having been drunk and disorderly, and the case was adjourned for a week for her attendance.—John Edward Jores, Skinner-street, charged by Inspector Morgan with having been drunk and disorderly, was fined 10 Figh,inq,rhomas James, plasterer, 12, The pian-street, was charged with having been drank and disorderly on the 25th. and Thomas M'8S r, d iver, Portland-lane, with having fought 0.1 the highway on the same date.—P.S. Davies state,; toac he saw the two men in the pissige of Windmiil-oourt fighting. He separated them, and Messer left at once. James was very drunk.—The defendant James, who appeared, said he acted in self-defence, but the Sergeant said he saw Messer down and James kicking him,-James was fined to" aud Messer 5s. TOWN COUNCIL COMMITTEES. A meeting of the Public Works Committee was hfH on Monday evening, when there were present -Mr Peter Jones (chairman), presiding; Messrs Isiac H pkin3, John Jenkins, Robert Peake, Wm. Thorn-is, T D. Harries, Thomas Douglron, H. L. Evans (b >rough accountant), and Rets Jones (borough surveyor).—Labour sheets amounting to £89 118 lOd were examined and passed.—Mr Wm. Thomas remarked, when the labour sheets were "ein." ex unini d, that few cavengers seemed to be emp!oy< d on the streets during the past few days. Th y were in bad condition.—The Surveyor replied ,,h-t s,v,n men and three carts were engaged in dtaning the streets throughout the d,y.-Mr Peake s iid a lot of carting had taken place during t.he pist few weeks, and he attributed the condition of the streets to that fact and the rainy weather.— Iu reply to Mr William Thomas, the Surveyor S'iiíl the mjw street brush worked very well particularly in dry weather.—The Chairman produced a bra-s pllte handsomely engraved, which had been pre- -ented by a Birmingham lady, who did not wish her mnie to be disclosed, to be placed on the dog trough in North-parade.—The Surveyor submitted pim of an outbuilding proposed to be erec td by M. sars Fear at the back of their premises ii- Terrace-roid. The Surveyor observed that the p oposed building was an improvement upon the one at present in use.-On the motion of Dr Hari-i s the plan was adopted.—Plans of a set of house3 proposed to be built by Mr David Lloyd, bud ier. in the vacant site on the Victoria-turrace were presented and approved. It is intended that the h uses shall have rock-faced fronts and terra cotta columns.—The Surveyor submitted a pre- liminary plan of houses contemplated to be huilt by Mr Evan Edwards, plasterer, in South-road on the site extending from Captain Doughton's coal yard to the Tanycae Sci-io,-Iroom.-On the proposition of Mr William T omas the Surveyor was ordered to inform Mr Edwards that thp. Committee were satisfied .vith the p'ao.—An application was made by Mr James Pur ton, Terrac:-road, in a letter, aski-g the Commi tee to grwit him permission to have the water which was used for domestic and motor use conveyed by meter. He also wrote a letter with the application stating that he had connected a small motor recently in order to work three pyramid pedestals. He had shown th motor to the Surveyor who, after surveying the work, walked I lout of the house without saying a word. He was subsequently served with a notice to disconnect the motor within twen y-four hours. The fittings were stated in the notice to be defective, but this the writer denied, being in every way perfect. He was pre pared to pay for the water used.—The Chairman read section 31 of the regulations which stated th, the Corporation was to provide and fix all water meters for the supply of water for trade purp ses but at the occupier's expense. He (the speaker) piesumed that the alteration had been made wih- out the Surveyor's consent.—The Surveyor replied tilat he knew nothing about it until after it was erected.—Dr Harries And now he makes his* ap- plication ?-The Chairman Yes.—In reply to Mr William Thomas, the Surveyor replied that he coull not exactly say that the fittings were de- fective. but that was the form in which the notices we-e usually served.—The Chairman feared that the p'umbers engaged in the work in question were at fault in the matter. They should not attend to the work without authority from the proper quart-rs. The Surveyor said he should like the Committee to ask each plumber to sign an agreement to comply with the regulations of the Corporation.-Mi P"akp- stated that he had erected the motor fo, Mr Purton, but he was not aware of the regula- tions in reference to the matter. If he had known of the Iue8 he would not have undertaken the work without the consent of the proper authority. —On the suggestion of the Chairman, it was agreed to assent to the application.—Mr Hopkins then suggested that a copy of the regulations should be supplied each plumber in the town.—The Chairman observed that some of the rules required alteration. He thought it would be advantageous to the Cor p Iri),tion if new rules were drafted by th, Surveyor.—Replying to Mr Hopkins's suggestion, the Surveyor said the plumbers had been supplie., with a copy of the rules some years ago.—It wab then decided to ask each plumber to s ga an agreement promising compliance with the regulations.—In reply Jto Captain Doughton, the Borough Accountant said that the licenses of the boatmen expired on March 25th, but they were granted in June.-CaptAin Doughton said be wanted this season to see to tho matter in time.—The Accountant said he woul, give him all information at the end of the mee ing. —The Surveyor reported having seen Mr David Evans with reference to the Mifl-atreet property. Mr Evans was prepared to sell, but preferred the Committee to fix upon the value.—Capt. Doughton, In the discussion which ensued, said that the Com- mittee were now in a position to improve Mill- street If the Corporation could purchase Mr Evans's property as well as the house adjoining the 1 abernacle Chapel they would then be in a position to improve the street, and could put down a pave- ment, which was now lacking on both sides of that part of the street. Mill-street at present was in a most dirty condition and now they had the opportunity he hoped it would be taken advantage of -Mr Wm. Thomas approved of the suggestion of Captain Doughton, but what would the expense be ?-It was resolved that the Surveyor should again consult Mr Evans. He (the surveyor) was also instructed to make a valuation, and report to the next meeting.—Speaking with relation to the proposed purchase of a refuse destructor, the Surveyor said he intended going to visit the places suggested on the morrow (Tuesday).—Mr Peake, referring to the pier extension, thought the Com- mittee should recommend Mr Craydon Marks to extend the Pier so that the pavilion would run parallel with the College front instead of as pro- posed, which he feared would obstruct the view of the Terrace from the Castle.—The Chairman con- sulting the plans of the pavilion handed by the Surveyor, said he did not think the proposed pavilion would interrupt the Castle view, but would be more of an obstruction to the Company's hotel and the two adjoining houses.—Dr Harries thought the proposed pavilion should be more circular as in other watering places.—Mr Hopkins said the pro- posed pavilion corresponded with the one erected at Llandudno. He thought the least said the better. Any suggestion thrown out might prove more of an obstruction than was thought anil in Ins opinion the pavilion as proposed would suit all persons admirably.—Some desultory talk followed, but no recommerda ion was made. FINANCE COMMITTEE.—A meeting of the Finance Committee was held on Tuesday evening, there being present Mr R. J. Jones, chai man Messrs C. M. Williams, D C. R' berts Isaac Hopkins, John Wat-kins, Peter Jones, and H. L. Evans, accountant. During the reading of the bills it was staled that 91 income tax had been put on the £ 30 paid by the Minstrels. One or two techaic*l matt-rs with reference to leases were considered aud it was agreed to recommend the gran iog of the site of one other house on South Alarin--terr-,ce to Mr D. C. Robarts (who was not present at the time) at 2" 6d. per foot frontage, on condition that Mr Rooerts made the rosd and sea wall.-The Chair- man stated that Dr Thomas, North-parade, wanted to kuow definitely whether the Council would or woul 1 nut renew his lease. The Chairman also read the former recommendation of the Committee that a coich-house and stable should be erected in the Portland street portion of the site and stated that that portion hid been again referred to the Committee for re-consideration.—Mr Hopkins and Mr Peter Jones thought that an answer had already been given by a resolu ion of the Council that thu back part should be reserved for the erection of houses. Th<je were the terms which had been made to apply to Mr Parry. —Mr D. C. R >! erts said the question was whether trie Council were going to allow anything except dwelling houses. He did not know whether the Council had decided there should be no stables h,re.-Mr Peter Jones said the condition attached to Mr Parry's lease was that he was to put up dwellings and therefore he could not put up stables.—The Borough Acc.>uutant produced the condition in Mr Parry's case when it appeared that he could only put up cottages in the back part.—Mr Peter Jones proposed, and Mr Hopkins seconded a formal pro position to the effect that no stables should be allowed in the new Portland-street, and he pro- position was unanimously agreed to.—Mr Watkins, referring to the reletting of the Flats, Mr Hopkins said the Council must be Bor, this time to insert a clause prohibiting unsightly hoardings about Corporation lund.—Mr Watkins also thought there should the a longer term of letting. At present the tenants were afraid of doing any improvements.—Mr Peter Jones said they always had that; fear even when the terms were longer, and the Council were debarred from making any improvements. He suggested that not only should aclause he inserteo prohibIting hoardings but making sub-lettiug subject to the approval of the Surveyor. At present some of the places had several sections. -The suggestions were adop ed. GENERAL PURPOSES.—A meeting of the General Purposes Committee was held on Tu»-sday. there being present Messrs Peter Jones, chairman, D. C. Robert, C. M. Williams, R. J. Jones, R. Peake, Isaac Hopkins, John Watkins, and the Borough Acc untaut.—A letter was read from Mr Percy Webb, of the Home and Foreign Travel Association, sa' ing he had given great p-orriinence to Ab-r- ystwyth and had received no encouragement whatever from the Town Council, hotel keepers or lodging-house keepers, while Barmouvh and I Pwllheli h id secured greater prominence by greater enterprise in advertising than Aberystwyth had shown. Mr Webb added that he was prepared to meet Aberystwyth on the same terms as be had met other places, but hitherto his proffers had been neglected by Aberystwyth.—Mr R. J. Jones thought that as the Cambrian Railway Company advertised the As-ociation's Offices as the London offices of the Cambl ian Railway Company that the Company was responsible for arranging the tours. Mr C. M. Williams and Mr D. C. Roberts said that that also «as their idea.—The Accountant produced the minute which was to the effect that Mr Aslelt's notice should be called to the fact that Aberystwyth was not embraced within the area of eight-day tour ynd asking his co-operation to have it included.—The Chairman said he di-J not see- much to take exception to in that, aud it was agreed to forward it to Mr Webb.—Mr D. C. oberts called attention to the suggested alteration of the nam; of South Marine-terrace, and it was agreed to consult the residents in the matter.

R.S.P.C.A. ABERYSTWYTH SUH-BRACI-I. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Aberystwyth Sub- bra.ch of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was held in the Council Chamber at the Town Hall on Saturday. The President (Mrs Wm. Williams) occupied the chair, and there were alio present Messrs H. Bomall, W. H. Colby. Robert Ellis, Rev T. A. Penry, with Mrs E. James, hon. secretary. APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS. When the question of the appointment of President for the ensuing year was brought forward the President asked if it would not be possible to I!et the Countess of Lisburne to subscribe and take an interest in the Society. She might be willing to become president. The Secretary believed the Countess of Lisburne would be unable to attend. For this reason she had resigned the chairs of other societies in the town.—Mr Colby objected to any person being made president unless that person was a aub criber. He would, however, propose that the Countess be isked to become a patron and this was agreed to.—Mr Bonall proposed that Mrs Francis, of Wall g, be asked to become president. She was a patron. To appreciate the interest she took in the Society they c uld do no better than appoint her President.—The President seconded the proposition and it was agreed to. -On the proposition of Mr Colby, Mrs Williams, Bronheulog, was elected vice-president in the place" of Mr B. E. Morgan, nd Mrs Geddes Smith was re-appointed.—The Rev T. A. Penry, Dr Lloyd Snape, Messrs W. H. Celby, C. M. Williams, Robert Ellis, H. Bonsall, and W. H. Palmer were re-appointed Committee or the ensuing year.—The Rev T. A. Penry pro- posed th t Mrs E. James be asked to continue htr 8.jrvic-s as hon. sec. and hon treasurer.—The pro- position was seconded by Mr W. H. Colby and agreed to unanimously.—Mrs James said she pre- tei red giving up the work, if anothor person could he found to do it, otherwise she would continue her service.. (El, ar, hear). THE SECRETARY'S AND INSPECTOR'S REPORT. Tt e Honorary Secretary read her annual report vhich wa" as follows "Mrs President and members,—The Secretary's duty this morning mainly consists in giving an account of the past year's work ot the Sub-Branch. As the existence becomes better known, a wider interest is taken in its movements. This shews itself to some extent by an increase in the number of subscribers and a somewhat larger amount subscribed. Ten new members have joined during the past year, and S2 19s. Od. more money has been received, as the the accounts will shew. A cheque for Xll Os. Od. was forwarded to Carmarthen, in June, being an increase of £2 19s. on the amount of the previous year. The Secretary's expenses for the past year shews a few shillings more than in 1894, but this may be accounted for by extra correspondence, and printing circulars, used in sending out for subscriptions. At the last annual meeting the Secretary was asked to write to the Town Council cailing their attention to the custom adopted by the drivers of the Corporation and other horses with regard to the use of the bearing rein. This was not done, however, until the 17th, June. A copy of the letter sent may be found in the minute book; also a newspaper cutting showing the indignity with which that letter was treated at the meeting of the Town Council when it was read. The letter your Secretary received from Mr Colam, the secretary of the head Society, has also been made public. The tight bearing rein is ugly, and worse than useless, and blinkers are still quite the fashion in Aber- ystwyth with the Corporation horses. In a useful little work called the Horse Book," published by the Parent Society, the following passage appears The weight of scientific testimony is against this pernicious fashion, as shewn by the overwhelming condemnation by veterinarians, sent to us without fee, solely in the interests of humanity." The book goes on to state how the protessors of the Veterinary Colleges of London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Cirencester, are against the same thing. Members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons are in overwhelming evidence against the P actice of tight bearing rems, and strongly urge that on fh plea of utility as well as humanity, its use should be dicontinued. Several copies of the book referred to have been distributed in the district and placards shewing the effect of the tight bearing rein on horses have been posted down Smit.htield, and in other prominent parts of the town hundreds of leaflets illustrative of the same evil and appealing against it have been distribu- ted about the town and country. Annual bound volumes of the Band of Hope," British Workman," and Animal World," have been obtained and distributed in the town and district. The monthly parts of the same papers have been similarly given away. Also a large number of Christmas cards and pictorial almanacs have been distiibuted among children. Pictorial calendars, sent especially for the Sub-branch, in order to gain members and increase the funds, were most of them sent round to members. In May some petitions against So- called sports" were received from Mr Colem. These were filled in by members and returned to Mr Colem about the end of June. With regard to the donkey nuisance on the Terrace, the owners of these animals set everybody at defiance. They take possession ef one part of the Prom- enade, and practically do as they like. Some improve- ment is noticeable in the treatment of fowls. Careful watching of the women on market days and the one con- viction obtained have done something in putting a stop to the old and cruel practice of carrying fowls with their heads downwards. Some attention has been given at the loading station for cattle. It is evident that an officer should be stationed there on fair days. During the past year a good many letters have been written on the subject of cruelty to animals and they have always been kindly published by the Editor of the Cambrian News. There remain, yet, many other methods to be tried in the direction of preventing cruelty to animals among which the following have been mentioned as likely to do much good ro secure one lesson a year from which might be taught the duty of kindness to animals and the sin of cruelty by means of addresses being given to Sunday Schools by the clergy preaching one sermon a year on humane subjects, and by invoking the aid of the Sunday Schoolsuperintendents to bring before the schools by various methods the duty of kind- ness to animals and enlist their earnest co-operation, their sympathy, and service. Something might he done, too, by reaching the cattle dealere; by an improved method of slaughtering animals, and by devising a goad method of catching and killing stray dogs. Inspector Bentord'a report was read and was as follows: — LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,—I have the honour of for- warding the accompanying analysis and list of convic- tions obtained from January 1st to December .31st, 1895. During the year duty has been done at the various markets, fairs, and other places requiring special atten- tion. The general treatment of all animals has been carefully kept under observation, particularly in the fairs and in loading at the railway stations. In addition to numerous cautions given, six convictions have been registered, being an increase of three on the previous year. Several admonitions have also been sent from the Head Office, and these. together with the cautions given, have in numerous instances heen attended with good results. I beg to thank Howell Evans, Esq., and the men of every grade under him, for the willing and valuable assistance at all times most readily given.-I am, ladies and gentlemen, your obedient servant, Frederick Benford, inspector. LIST OF CONVICTIONS. From January 1st to December 31st, 18P6. Occupa- tion of Residence. Offence. Fine. Costs. Offender. s. d. Bus In- driver Aberdovey Horse, working unfit 8 6 elusive Cab pro- Horse, Causing to work In- prietor Aberdovey unfit 8 6 elusive Farmer Bwlch-y- Horse, Causing to work s. d. mynydd unfit 10 0 9 6 Farmer Norfadan Horse working unfit 5 0 9 6 Fowl Llan- Carrying 6 couples of dealer badarn fowls heads down- In- wards, with legs tied 5 0 elusive Carrier Norfadan Horse, overloading 5 0 9 6 Analysis of Convictions. Horses working in an unfit state 2 Overloading 1 Owners etc., causing in above 2-5 Fowls carrying heads down wards with legs tied. 1—1 Total 6 Mr Bonsall, in proposing the adoption of the re- ports, said they must be extremely obliged to Mrs James for the interest and energy displaved by her in the work, especially 50 when it was an office which mrdc the, ccup-tnt unpopular. With regard to the bearing reins mentioned in the Secretary's report, that was a matter which was to be left to those in charge of the horses. A bearing rein might appear tight but might really cause no suffering. He did not think the Corporation men would sub- let their horses to cruel treatment. Relative to the donkeys and i-Qys on the Proineriadei he thought the Society should take the matter in hand and teach the boys to be merciful towards their donkeys. By organising races on the sand they might get the hoys into their favour. With reference to the publication of correspondence on the matter of crueity to animals in the Cambrian Neios they were indebted to the very able Editor of that paper for placing the columns of the paper at the service of their Secretary. Referring to the destruction of dogs, he thought a chemist should be engaged to destroy stray dog in the most humane way.—Mr Colby seconded the proposition a.ad it was unanimously agreed to.—Referring to the donkey boys, the Rev T. A. Penry suggested that the sum of £1 be offered in prizes to boys who kept the neatest-dressed donkey and who treated the donkey the kindest way. He would under- on. take the re ponsibility of finding El for the pur- pose.—On the proposition of Mr E lis, seconded by Mr Bonsall, the sngg- stion was agreed to.

BARMOUTH. PERSONAL.—Dr Charles Williams, J.P., Hen- gwm, who has been seriously indisposed for some days, suffering from heart affection, is now steadily recovering. He is under the attendance of Dr Arthur Hughes. Glanaber-terrace. RATEPAYERS' UNION MEETING.—A meeting of the Ratepayers' Union was held on Friday evening, January 24th, Mr John Evans presiding. The principal object of the meeting was to elect officers for the year and Mr John Evans was appointed chairman, Mr W. R. Jones, vice-chairman, and Mr John Evans, secretary. The meeting was then adjourned UDiil Tuesday. February 4th. ANNUAL MEETING,—The annual meetings of the West Merioneth C.M. Monthly Meeting were held on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Barmoath being in a central position a large number of ministers and delegates attended from the various churches and were entertained at the houses of the members of the denominations of Park-road, Christ Church, and Caersalem Chapels. On Mon- day afternoon the members of the Selection Com- mittee met at Christ Church to nominate mem- bers to serve on the various committees during the year and to appoint delegates to represent the monthly mee'ing at the quarterly meetings of th" Association for the same period At the Baptist Chapel, at the same hour, the question of the wel- fare and the future working of the Institution was discussed. The General Committee held a meeting at Park-road Chapel in the evening, when resolu- tions were drafted to be submitted to the Tuesday morning meeting for their approval and confirmation. At 9 o'clock on Tuesday morning the actual work of the monthly meeting commenced. The elders of the three congregations worshipping at Caersalem, Christ Church, and Park-road gave an interesting and edifyiog report of the cause in each of the chapels, which shewed a steady increase in all the various branches in connection with each, both temporal and spiritual. The Rev David-Roberts, Rhiw. Festiuiog. conducted the catechising. At the 10 o'clock meeting the first subject on the agenda was the confirming of the resolutions sub- mitted from the various committees that had met the previous evening, and amongst them were the subjects for deliberation the first hour in each monthly meeting during the year 1896. The Rev D. Roberts, Rhiw, gave au addres8 on the advan- tage of treasuring God's Word ia the memory. Other matter were also considered. At the 1 o'clock mseting at the same chapel, the minutes of the last monthly meeting were read and confirmed. The report of the delegates appointed to visit some of churches for specific purposes was submitted. The collections which had been made in all the churches within the district towards the followiug objects were remitted The Forward Movement, Bala College; Minister Fund; Home and Foreign Mission. It may be mentioned that the Welsh Calvinistic Methodists have two missionary stations, one in Brittany and the other in Kihassia Hills {in India where they have ninteen missionaries besides native evangalists. ,The place, time, and work of the next monthly meeting was announced. At this meeting the secretary (the Rev Robert Owen, M.A., Pennal), read the statistics of all the churches in connection with the monthly meeting which were very encouraging. The cause is evidently progressing both financially and in the number of its adherents and communicants. At the public services which were all held at Caer- salem Chapel the following ministers officiated On Monday evening the Rev R. R. Morris, Tabernacle, Blaenau Festiniog; on Tuesday evening the Rev John Hughes, B.A.. Liverpool; on Wednesday at 10, 2 and 5 o'clock, Revs David Roberts, Rhiw, Festiniog R. M. Jones, Pennal; Evan Roberts, Dolgelley; William Jones, Traws- fynydd John Hughes, Liverpool.

TREGAROiN. PETTY SESSIONS, TUESDAY, JANUARY 28TH. —Present John Jones, Cilpill* William Jones, Froheulog, D J. Willi»m9» D- W. E. Rowlands, Dr Morgan, and J. H. Davies, Esqrs. Poor Rates.—At the last meeting, on the applica- tion of the overseers of Gwynfil, theBench made an order for the payment of £11 4s., poor rates, on William Davies, Goyallt, Llangeitho.—The defendant, it appeared, occupied a farm with his son and was always willing to pay the rates if the overseers would give hmi two receipts. As, how- ever, the land was rated in one they declined to give the two receipts. On Tuesday, Mr W. P. Owen, for the overseers, said the defendant had not paid the money and asked for a warrant.—Mr William Jones said the Bench at the last Court made an order that two receipts should begi^sn.—Mr Owen submitted that the Bench had no right to make such an order. They fonod that the rates were not paid and they had a ministerial act to perform in ordering payment without attaching any condi- tion.—The defendant said he had the money and was willing at once to pay it if he was given the two receipts.—Mr Owen said the Court could give what receipts it liked and he would give the Court receipt for the money when it was paid him.—Defendant then paid the money to the Court. A Troedyraur Case.—An affiliation casein which Mr Darnell, of Cardigan, and Mr Giascodine were advocate and counsel, occupied the whole day. For the first time, children and young women were turned out of Court.

LLAxNDY^UL. SCHOLASTIC.—Mr J. G. Williams, schoolmaster, Tregroes, has b iD appointed second master in the Tonypandy schools where Mr Tom John is head- master TEMPERANCE.—The ordinary Sunday evening meeting was held on Sunday, January 26th, at Penybont Cnap-1, under the presidency of the Rev G. A. Rberts. The chapel was crowded. Speeches we e delivered by the Chairman, the Rev Thomas James, M A., and Mr James Davies. Mr William Davies and party sang a gl-e. SOCIAL UNION.—On Wednesday, January 22nd, the ordinary meeting of toe Union wa held at the P rtn Hotel, under tha presidency of Mr J. E. Williams, Tregroes, and the f ill mieg took part: The Misses Jones, Richmond Villa Miss Miry Thomas, Dr Evans, Rev T. A. Thomas. W. James B A., J P., J. Eilon Richards, and D. Kvans, Go rig. ST. JOHVS' AMBULANCE.—A clas under the auspices of the Samt Johns' Ambuiance Association •! JS been f rm-d h -re and will me t for t'le first time on F iday, January 31s, at the Sra ion, Llan- dyssul The following officers have been ap- pointed Pre-ideet, D C. U. Williams vice-presi- dent, Mr R. M. Davies, p i&tmaster secretary, Mr J. Jont-s, s a> ionmaster; treasur.-r, Mr T. R, Nicholas, Lloyd's Bank. The lecturer will bd Dr Evans. ECCLESIASTICAL INTELLIGENCE.—The living of Moylgrovi' wh c 1 his bee 1 vacate i by the pr fer- meut oft.e Rev E an Evans, a former cur.te of Llan iy.rsul to the d'iug If Llintiha gel Geneu'r- glyn, has been offered to and accepted by the Rev H. P. Jones, B.A., senior curate of Lltniyssul. The number of applicuits for the living "a very large. The gross value is £233. Mr Jones ias been curate ot this padh for nine years. SCHOOL BOARD.—A ppecial meeting of this Board was held at Tyssul Cssile, on Wednesday, t» e 22nd just., under t"e pn sidency of the Rev T. Pennant Phillips. There were pres nt Messrs E. Evans, J. Morga i, B Davie, and T. C. Davies. The nego- ciationa pending between Mr C. tt. LI Fitz Mi ims and the Board ancnt the sits of the ne. Rtlard School for the town were discu-sed. As Mr Thos. Thomas, a -licit r, who acted for the Board in this matter was away from home, it was decided to a-ijourn the discussion to another special meeting. MAP.KETS -A fairly god market w's held on Tuesday, January 28tn. Fat pigs s Id largely. There was a.n excellent supply of stores, hut suckers were scarce. Fowls and duuks changed hand- Ir, ely. Calves and sheep also sold well. The following prices rub d :—Fat pigs under six score, 5s per sc >re with Is per head discount over six sc re, 4. 9d p"r score scorers. 18s to a pound suckers, 13s to 15s each live calves, 4d per lb. live sh-ep, 3Jd to 1 per lb. cockerels, Is tl Is 2d each; to 4s per couple; old fowls, 2s 9d to 3s p r couple sieves, Is 2d each butter (in pounds), lid to Is.

MARRIAGE OF MISS KATIE DANIEL AND MR T. CLEMENT THOMAS. On Thursday afternoon, the 16th January, by licence, at Sandown I. YV., Misd Katie Daniel, second daugiter of the late Mr Owen Daniel of Towyn and Aberystwyth, was married to Mr T Clement Thomas, of Bedlinog, Glamorgacsoire. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev D M Bynner j(unc!e cf the bride) and the Rev Aaron Davies. Pontlottyn. The bride wa- dr-esed in light grey costume and was accompanied by her eldest sister. The bride- groom was attended by Mr Alfr, d Thomas, M.P. Both the bride and bridesmaid carried bouquets of choice exotics (the gift ot the bridegroom). The Rev D Maud Mrs Bynner entertaioed the wedding party to breakfast at the Manse, aud in the evening Mr and Mrs Clement Thomas left for Ventnor, where the honeymoon will be spent. The following is a list of the presents :—Sdver sugar basin and sifter, pupils of Towyn Inter- mediate School Oxford Bible and eight volumes Welsh literature, members of Towyn Methodist Chapel marble clock, silver tea and coffee service, and dinner service, members of Be ilinog Methodist Chapl oak and silver tray, silver cake b>sket, salad howl and servers, Bedlinog School staff and pupils cabinet of table silver, the managers of Bedlinog Schools; cheque and drawing cahinet, Mr Altred Thomas, M.P. teacher's Bible (Morocco), Alderman Aaron Dalies, Pontlottyn household linen, etc., bride's mother; Bronte's works, paintings, gong, hand-worked table cover, bride's sisters bound volume of art journal, Rev D M and Mrs Bynner cheque, Mr D Daniel, Pantyneuadd, Towyu net ivory-haudled knives and silver-plated fork, Mr H Haydn Jones, J.P. silver plated cru-1 Mrs Evans, Dolgsiley housemaids box, Mi-s Evans, Dolgelley cheque, etc, Mrs J Daniel, Pantyneuadd, Towyn family Bible, the Rev J H Symond, To, yo; tea cosy, Miss Bache, West Brolllwich; nightdress case, brush and comb bag, Miss M lrgate; sideb ard cloth, Miss L Llewelyn, Mif«ycwmmer; hand painted spill holders, Miss Davies, Haverfordwest pair solid silver butter knives, Dr Davies. Fochriw; leather hand M s Edwards, Aberystwyth; pair framed dluminated texts, the Misses Collins, Aberystwyth; pairsilver sa tspoons, Miss M J James, Gwyddgwian, Towyn prenjrve dish (silver mounted), Mrs Jones and Miss L J Rowlands. Station-road, Towyn tea eoy. Mrs Rees E\'ans, Brynmair cake knife, Mrs Evans, Morfa Farm; bread fork, Mrs Jones, Morfa Cadvan, carved eak butter cooler, Mrs Griffiths, Brynmair nightdress ca-e and brush and comb bag, Miss Foulkes Jones, Bryn'irion; scent bot les in casu, Miss Jones, Dysynni-house; fancy rea tray. Mr and Mrs Owen Hughes, Cader Vi w travelling shawl, Miss Davies, London House silver butter cooler, Mrs Evans, Porth- gwyn serviettes, Mrs Jones, Froofair electro- plated honey j r. Inspector Evans; bedroom towels, Mrs Conway; electro-plated salt cellars and sp ons, J D and Mrs Evans; p?arl-handled jam spoons, Miss Williams, Arvor-terrace; glass vases, Mis< Williams, Maengwyn-street; teapot and hot jug. Mrs H Lewis, Frankwell-s reet; bath towels, Mrs Anne Thomas, do. damask table cloth. Mrs Mary Roberts, do.; white couuterpane, Mr and M's Daniel Edwards, do; hot water jug, Mrs J E iwaids, grocer; silver salt spoons Miss Davies. Gl tn ywodwyn two damask table cloths, Mr and Mrs Davies, the County School half- dozen solid silver engraved tea spoons, Mr Tom Jones, do two damask table cloths, Mrs Jones, Tremydou; serviettes, Miss Edwards, do; set of netted d'oyleys and tray cloths, Mrs Williams, do.; hand-painted pl ique, Miss Tomlins, Aberdovey; china brea istand, Mrs Anne Jones, Aberystwyth glace kid slippers, Mrs J. E. Jones, Aberystwyth hand-painted panel, Miss Cross, Lancaster; books, Miss Paffird, Blackburn; case of scent bottles, Mrs Par y. K lburn case of Grossmith's scents, Mrs M Howell Jones, Towyn damask table cloth, Mrs Jones, Bryngoleu, Towyn copper kettle, Mr David Jones, Frondeg photo frame, Mrs Stiuker, Tymawr ivory-handled solid silver fish carver, M:s Thomas Williams, High-street; sugar tongs and caddy spoon, Mrs Roberts. Madoc House; bedroom towels, Mr and Mra Maethlon James brass trivet. Mrs Newbery, Corbett Arms Hotel; Grecian vases, Mrs W Smith, College Green silver mounted preseve Mr and Mrs Jones, Caetnle Maltese lace handkerchief, Miss Eleanor Lewis, Aberdovey Christian Rossetti's poems, Miss B. Stealey, Treatbeuraidd sugar sifter and d'oyleyg, Miss Ceridwen Jones, Corris; drawing room bellows, Mr aDd Mrs Roberts, Pall M*ll V 4.868, Misses Parry, Church-street silver-plated candle- sticks; Mr and Mrs John Humphreys, Church- street: crumb bru.h and tray, Misses Roberts, Board School; an ique preserve dish, Mrs Jones, Pennant; electro plated salt cellar spoons, Misses Owen Penllyn; clock, Mrs Barnett, Brynmair; bpd. oom towels, Mr Lewis, Tyddyndu honey jar. Miss A Lewis, Tyddyndu "Gwen Tomos," Mr and Mrs Robert Jones, High-street work box, Miss C Jones, Bigh-street plush framed view of Lincoln, Mr Tudir Wil iams, N "ptnne Villas; enamelled plaque, Mrs Williams, Neptune Villas marmalade Jar. Miss Joms, Bryndedwydd glass disnes, Mr and Mrs Thomas Evans, Meirion House; flower pot (fancy), Miss Grace Franklin; four o'clock t"a.cloth, Mrs Hugh Griffiths, High-street; etching. Mr and Mrs Edgar Jones, Intermediate School, Llaudilo volumn R.A. Pictures for 1895, Dr A B Hnghes, Kenchester Ruskin's Unto this Last," Mr Tom Jones, Rhymney; Copy of Disciples, Mr R R Williams, Dolgelley; toilet case. Mr WaveIl Martin, Sandown solid silver preserve spoon and butter knif in case, Dr and Mrs Williams, Penarth; hand-worket toilet mats, Miss Griffiths, Sandown pair embroidered pillow slips, Mrs Sergeant Roberts, Towyn pair photograph frames, Mrs Edwards Corbett-square silk mantle, Mr and Mrs Cot crill, Bran Houee; pair leather work wall pocket, Mr and Mrs Witt*ker, Cardiff; four o'clock tea cloth, Miss Myfanwy Roberts, Dolgelley damask table cloth, Mrs Robert, Per- feddnant; breakfast cruet, Miss S. Davies. Aberyst- wyth antique sugar basin and cream jug, Mrs Williams, china shop. Towyn teapot. Miss Mary Jones ename led teapot stand, Mr T Jones. Red Lion-stre-1 vases, Mrs and Jane Lloyd, Fraukwell-street set table mats, Mrs Jerman, Machynlleth solid silver "poon and butter knife i° case, Dr and Mrs Rowlands sideboard cloth, MIss H Davies, Penygroell; Brussels harth rug* Mrs Capt. John Evans, Aberdovey cur g ai« toilet bottles, Mrs Lloyd, Chelsea; embroidered table cover, Mrs Captain R. Lewis Morgan, Ab rdovey Russian leather photograph album, Mrs View-terrace, Aberdovey silver sugar scuttle, Mr* Shell, Roys*on tea service, Miss Emil e Davie » U.C.W., Aberystwyth double set carvers in cf? Mr Lewis Pld^ards, Cardiff; occasional ta » Rev 1.ed Thomas Aberdare white countepe; Mrs T. O ven, Bedlinog ivory-handled knife, Miss Mary Jones, Aberdovey satin e down quilt, Mr and Mrs Powell, Bedlinog.

CARDIGANSHIRE LIBERAL ASSOCIATION. The annual meeting of the Cardiganshire Liberal Association was held on Thursday of last week in the schoolroom attached to Brondeifi Chapel, when there were present between 100 and 120 delegates and others, including Mr Vaughan Davies, M.P. Mr Morgan Evans, Oakford, stated that the president (Mr Davies, Cwrtmawr) was not present and moved that the senior vice-president (Mr J. Richards, Penwch) should take the chair. Mr Richards complied when the minutes were read and a letter was read from Mr Brigstocke and a message given from Mr Harries, Llecnryd, that they were unable to attend, the former by other business and the latter by illness. The first subject on the agenda was the appoint- ment of officers for the ensuing year, when it was stated that the six vice-presidents were Messrs Evan Richards, Penuwch J. M. Howell, Rees Jones, Tregaron the Rev Evan Evans, Lampeter; Evan Davies, Gilfachronw and the Rev John Williams, Cardigan. The Rev T. J. MORGAN, Penygarn, asked if it would not be well for the Atsociutioa to consider its position before proceeding to the election of officers ? Let them see if the old arrangements were such t at could be worked in a better way than they had hitherto been. A good many im- provements might be made in the old system, and if that was so the organisation should be looked into so as to put it on a practical basis, and to secure more complete representation of the actual feeling of the county. It was seen that day that less than half the districts were represented. Mr JOHN EVANS, one of :the secretaries, replied that there were more present that day than used to be present at election times. Mr T. J. MORGAN added that the mere fact that there were more than usual present and yet more than half the district unrepresented showed that there was some defect in the old organisation. He therefore suggested, before proceeding to the election of dlLere, that the meeting should look into the organisation and endeavour to bring the Association more into touch with the county. (Cheers). On being asked by the CHAIRMAN if he made a proposition to that effect, Mr Morgan said he was prepared to do so. Mr J. C. JONES, Llanarth, asked if the meeting was in order in considering a matter which was not on the agenda ? If they were going to make changes in the organisation notice should be given of the proposed changes. He asked the ruling of the Chairman on the point. The CHAIRMAN ruled that according to the regu- lations of the Association any proposition could be made at an annual meeting. Mr DAVID JONES, Lampeter, asked if the Presi- dent was to be elected from among the vice-presi- dents only ? Mr JOHN EVANS replied that on the 27th Febru- ary, 1890, on the proposition of Mr Peter Jones, it was resolved that the president in future should be elected only out of the vice-presidents who should be elected each year, but that the retiring president should not be eligible for re-election. It, Mr Evans added in reply to a question, the meeting did not appoint officers, it would simply be a meeting of the delegates and there would be an end of the Association. The Rev T. J. MORGAN then repeated his pro- position, and the Rev J. BOWEN seconded it, but Mr JOHN EVANS said there was no need to put the proposition to the meeting. The Association would go through the agenda and then consider Mr Morgan's proposition. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS then said it was customary to choose the president from the different unions in rotation. They had gone through the unions and now he proposed that Mr J. M. Howell of Aber- -ayron should be elected President of the Associa- tion. Mr DAVID JONES, Lampeter, and the Rev Mr DAVIES, Baptist, Abt:rayron, seconded the proposi- tion. The Rev REES 0. JONES proposed, and the Rev J. C. EVANS, C.M., seconded the election of the Rev Evan Evans, Independent (Zoar), Lampeter, but Mr Evans wished to retire in favour of Mr J. M. Howell. Mr T. WILLIAMS, Rheidol Foundry, Aberyst- wyth, proposed, and the Rev T. J. MORGAN seconded, the election of Mr Evan Richards, Pen- uwch. On show of hands, the Rev Evan Evans was elected by a clear majority of sixty-five, and there- fore took the chair. The following vice-presidents were then ap- pointed :-Aberystwyth union: Mr Evan Richards, Penuwch Aberayron Mr J. M Howell Tre- garon Mr Rees Jones Lampster the Rev J. C. Evans; Llandyssul Mr Evan Davies,Gilfachronw; and Cardigan The Rev John Williams. Mr Teify Jones was proposed for Lampeter with the Rev J. C. Evans, and each wanted to retire in favour cf the other. On a show of hands Mr Evans was appointed. Mr Vaughan Davies, M.P., was re-appointed treasurer unanimously and with cheers. The Rev JOHN DAVIES, Taincoed, proposed the re-appointment of the two Secretaries (Mr Harries, Llechryd, and Mr John Evans, Aberystwyth) if," he added, they could afford to do the work as cheaply in the future as they had done it in the past." (Laughter). Mr JOHN EVANS replied that he did not do the work for nothing. The bill was running. (Laughter). The Secretaries having been re-appointed with- out opposition, the Rev JOHN BOWES asked if the Association would then consider the question of re-organisation, but it was stated that the meeting would first hear the Treasurer's report. The TREASURER (Mr Vaughan Davies) said the finances of the Association were not in a very flourishing state. He had had the account drawn up clearly and he should like very much for one or two members to be appointed to audit it and for the Chairman to sign it. He bad gone on for four or five years. A MEMBER asked the Treasurer if he had paid all the bills ? (Laughter). Mr VARGHAN DAVIES replied that he had and there was a balance of f47 13s. 6d. in the bank. The Association, however, must not think that that sum was to the good. About 9400 was required to pay off the two registration agents. They could not expect gentlemen to work for the Association unless they were paid, and the Association was bound to look the question in the face. There was no use discussing organisation unless attention was paid also to registration which was the key to the situation. Mr LIMA JONES, Aberayron, said Mr Evans would perhaps say how much wAs due to him and his Co- secretary bat Mr EVANS suggesting that the Treasurer's report as presented should be first passed, it was agreed to on the proposition of Mr SAM EVANS, Aberystwyth, seconded by Mr LEWIS EVANS, Cardigan. Mr JOHN EVANS said the Treasurer's statement contained a statement of accounts for 1893 4-5. The As,ociation had already passed the accounts for 1893 and 1894. The statement showed a balance of £18 10s. 8d. in December, 1893, and that was correct according to the balance copied into the minutes. During the meeting in 1893 there was received from delegates a total of jE29 9s. 8d. On December 15th and 28th the sum of dE14 was paid each to him and Mr Harries. That reduced the balance to f.1 9s. 8d. In 1894 the Treasurer received from the districts f27 19s. 6d. (including his own subscription of £10). and in 1895, jE47 13s. 6d. (also including his subscription fflO). Payments had be,n made and the balance now stood at f47 13s 6d. It having been agreed to divide the balance be- tween the two Secretaries in part payment, Mr KVANS, in reply t" a question, said there was du- to each of them f226 or a total of JE452. (Oh," and Da iawn.") Of course the 123 paid that day to each on account was to be deducted from the total. Up to the end of 1893, Mr Evans added, when they received the last payment on account, there was a balance of £ 126 due. Mr ROBERT DOUGHTON, Aberystwyth, asked how many years had the accouct been running, and Mr Evans said it had been running since 1890. Mr MORGAN EVANS added that fnr the past two years not a penny hart been paid to the Secretaries. Mr JOHN EVANS said he should like to add th it. at least half the sum due was out of pocket ex- penses, and that almost all the cos s pertained t registration. They would be glad to do the work ot secretaries for nothing except a pound or two for stationery. They, however exp. cted to be paid for registration work and particularly out of pocket expenses. The CHAIRMAN said there was a rule that each vice-president w is responsible for the provision o a certain sum each year from his union. Mr C M. WILLIAMS said as a rule the Associa- tion received the Vice-presidents' reports at th- annual meeting. Perhaps they would be given tha day. Mr REES JONES, Tregaron, said the vice-presi- dents were changed each year and did not kn..w their duties. The Secretaries should instruct them. (Laughter). The Rev JOHN OWEN, Blaenpennal, asked if th" Association were to understand that tin- S cretaries did the work and did not receive pay ment, or did they neglect the work as well as the money ? Mr JOHN EVANS replied that according to his judgment he did work double in value what was charged against rh" Association. (H.ar, hear). The Rev JOHN OWEN added that if the Associa- tion felt that the work was done it ought to be a" incentive for them to provide the payment. The Rev JOHN DAVIES, Taincoed, asked who prepared for the registration courts except the Secretaries ? Mr JOHN EVANS said that matter had been going on for years and it was rather unfair to insinuate now that the work had been not done. The Associa- tion allowed the debt to accumulate and it was un- kind to insinuate that the work was not being done. The work was being done 's far as it was possible for anyone to do is with the assistance given by the districts. He Eent cut a circular to every polling district in the northern pirt of the country with the register and asked that the lists should be looked through by a small committee and that he should be inforned of every Liberal who ought to be on and every Tory who ought to be off the register. That circular was sent to each district. He received replies from four only. The dis ric s he received a reply from he attended personally. There were tweuty-two or twenty-three districts and some fifty-five parishes and for registration each parish had a separate list. It was impossible for any man to do the work for all the districts in one year without having a big staff of clerks to assist him. There was, however, no need for that. If four or five districts were thoroughly worked each year the work would be well done. The over- seers must be convinced that they would get a good deal of trouble unless they did the work thoroughly and put all the names on. He had re- ceived great assistance this year from Mr John Davies, Tregaron, and Mr Davies, Llanddewi Brefi, and those districts had never been so well worked. It had cost him from E25 to f28 every year to do the work he had done, and it would be easy enough to do more work if the Association found more money. The best way, he thought, would be to spend a little in each district in engaging a local man to assist in working that district. 0 Mr MORGAN EVANS said that Mr Harries depended on local assistance and the expense was greater where he did the least work for he had to go about himself -here the Liberals were unfaith- ful. He believed Mr Harries had done the work in his district as faithfully as he could be expected from the assistance he received. Mr DAVID JONES said that Mr Harries had some- times to go twenty miles to do a little work and collect information which could have been done and provided locally if the Liberals were only faithful. The CHAIRMAN having asked what was to be done to clear off the debt, Mr BEYNON EVANS, Cardigan, replied that the best thing was to re- organise the Association. It was then agreed to consider the subject of reorganisation in comrrittee at the end of the meet. log. In proceeding to the subject of sending delegates to central organisations, Mr JOHN EVANS said that hitherto when he had received circulars from central organisations he had forwarded them to the officers of the Association. He now suggested that delegates should be appointed by the Association so that they might b? ready without calling a meeting of the Association to appoint. He also would like the Association to determine with what associations, federations, leagues, councils, or societies they wished to be con- connected. At present there were the National Liberal Council, the South Wales Liberal Federa- tion, the Cymru Fydd League, the Welsh National Council and other bodies. (Laughter). At_ the beginning of each Parliamentary year, the National Liberal Association asked to be informed what was the most important questions to be pushed for- ward during the year as the programme of the party. It might be of importance that the National Association should just now receive strong resolutions from all L'beral Associations in Wales urging that dises ablishment should be kept in the forefront. (Hear hear). It was agreed, on the proposi'ion of Mr Morgan Evans, seconded by Captain William Davies, Llan- dyssul, that three delegates should be appointed from Aberystwyth union and two from each of the 0: her unions and it was also agreed, on the pro- positions of Mr C. M. William- that the vice- chairman of each union union should be a delegate. Th" other delegates appointed were Aberystwyth union: Messrs D. C. Roberts and C. M. Williams Aberayron Mr Lima Jones Tregaton the Rev John Owen, Blaeupennal; Lampeter, Mr Tivy Jones Newcastle Dr Davies, Brondeifi; and Cardigan Mr Beynon Evans. Mr J. C. JONES, Llanarth, proposed that no delegates should be sent to the Welsh Associations until they had made peace among themselves. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS, however, proposed that delegates should be sent charged with the instruc- tion to attempt to bring about peace. The Associa- tion did not prefer one to another, but what it wanted was unity in the party, and unity would never be obtained if everyone kept away except, those who were in the fighting mood. Feeling sometimes ran high in Cardiganshire, and the party was divided, but he was pleased to see that when the matter was over they met as brothers again and there was peace and progress. (Hear, hear). n The Rev Evan Morris and others being also in favour of sending delegates, Mr J. C. JONES with- drew his proposition, when it was agreed to send delegates to the Welsh associations and federations and to ask them to attempt to secure peace. Mr VAUGHAN DAVIES then addressed the meeting saying it was a great pleasure to him to go there that day to meet the representatives of the different districts of Cardiganshire and to join them in congratulations at having won so splendid a battle last July. It was their battle and they won it. He simply acted with them. It was a great credit to them considering the difficulties of the occcasion. Up to the present he had but a short time in the House of Commons—something under three weeks but during that time he was in twenty divisions and each time his vote was cast with the votes of the most advanced section of the Liberal party. (Cheers). Iu doing that he felt he was carrying out the wishes of the people who sent him to Parlia- ment. (Cheers). They knew very well that there were now under discussion some very big questions affecting Wales and Welsh people. He had done his best to keep clear from any disagreement or ill- feeling among the members of the Welsh party, believingthat he could best serve his constituency by keeping aloof. For that reason he had not attended any meetings of the Federations either in North Wales or in South Wales because he did not wish to have anything to do with the unfortunate dis- agreement among the representatives of Wales. Their first duty, he conceived, was to try and pull together to represent the people of Wales, and not to push forward their own ideas, and as long as he was member for Cardiganshire he should do his utmost, first, to find out what was the wishes of his constituency and, next, to fight for them and vote for them in the House of Commons. (Cheers). During the election they would recollect that he told them he would do his utmost to keep down expenses connected with the county. Acting on his promise he had taxed the cost of the county election. The bill sent in was for £ 717, which was JE17 more than the law allowed. He went as far as the law allowed him, and had the bill thoroughly examined with the result that it was cut down by E279199.6d. (Cheers). He believed that some people had said some rather rough things in coose- quence. He, however, acted in accordance with a promise, and whenever he made the Liberals of Cardiganshire a promise he should always carry it out, come what will. (Cheers). He had proved that the expenses of a county election could be cut down a considerable amount, and he believed to an even yet greater degree. Then there was another great question coming before them, and that was Lord Salisbury's declaration that he was going to give more money to sectarian schools. That was a matter of very great importance to Wales and to Cardiganshire, and the question arose in his mind how best to carry out what he knew Here the wishes of his constituency when that question came before the House of Commons. He had entered into correspondence with a gentleman well known to Wales, Mr Carvell Williams, M.P. for Nottingham- shire, and they intended when the House met to form a Religious Equality Parliamentary Com- mittee to see whether, though few in numbers, they could not fight out that great question on the grounds of principle aud right. (Cneeis.) If the promoters of sectarian schools wanted public money they must have public control and he could not help thinking, in fighting out the question, that one of the best lines to fight upon was that every school that wanted public money must occupy the position of a board school. Then that school could clai; its rights through the ballot box. (Cheers.) The question of railways, again, was a ques- tion of great importance to the people of Cardigan- shire. He had taken the matter up and was work- ing at it as hard as he could. He had already visited some of the North Wales narrow-gauge railways and next week he was going into Car- narvonshire to enquire into the working of the Festiniog line so that when he went to London he should be able to prove that narrow- gauge railways weie of immense advantage to North Wales and that they would be equally beneficial to South Wales. (Cheers.) Anything else he could do to carry out the wishes of his con- stituency and promote the interests of Cardigan- shire they might be sure it would not only be his duty but his pleasure to do it. (Applause.) Mr MORGAN EVANS said they were now in a great crisis with regard to education. They might, perhaps, think him extreme, but he thought there was for it except complete separation of religious and secuiar education. (Hear, hear). As their Member said, there was a proposal to help by public funds schools falsely called voluntary without giving the public any control in their management. He (Mr Morgan Evans) proposed "That this meeting views with alarm the declara- tions recently made by members of the Church party in favour of an increase of grants to sectarian schools and of limiting the efficiency of the Board Schools by external control, and the alleged inten- tion of her Majesty's present Ministers to introduce a measure in the next Session of Parliament in order to carry out this reactionary policy, and desires -to ent r ita solemn protest against any attempt to secure the further endowment of sectarian schools from ratps or taxes, or to restrain popularly-elected bodies from carrying out in tha fuil effieiency the duties for which they are chosen." The proposition was seconded, and agreed to unanimously. Mr JAMES JAMES, Llanrhystya. suggested that the Roman Catholic Church should be added to th,) resolution, and it was agreed to add "mother an i daughter," as the Rev J. C. put it. It was also agreed to hold meetings in different parts of the couuty to enlighten the people in the question. Mr VAUGHAN DAVIE" announced that next Eister he intended going round the county to ascertain the feeling of the constituency and woul! be accompanied by someone who would be able to speak in We-sh. It was agreed to strongly urge the Liberal party to keep Welsh Disestablishment to the forpfront as well as to sympathise with the Armenians, and at two o'clock the mseting resolved itself into com- mittee to consider the future position of the Association.

BALA. COUNTY SCHOOL. — A meeting of the local managers was held on Thursday last at the Couuty Hall, when the following were present:—Sir H. B. Robertson (chairman), Messrs Rag, r Hughes, Evan Jones, H nry Davies, L. LI. John, J. Parry, J. M. Jones. Rev T. T. Phillips. B.D., Rev Wm. Williams, Mrs Burton, the Headmaster, and Mr J. R. Jones (clerk) —Girl's School: The Clerk read a letter from the Clerk of the County Governing Body enclosing a letter which he had received from the Charity Commissioners, in which the Commissioners required certain further particulars before they would sanction the opening of a girl's school in temporary premises.—Considerable dis- cussion took place, aod ultimately it was decided to reply to the Charity Commissioners, and to forward a tracing of the temporary premises, and also to urge the Charity Coinmisdoners to grant the required sanction with the least possible delay. —Mr Lloyd John and other managers stated that they knew several girls who were anxious to become scholars.—The Clerk stated, in answer to ai enquiry, that the plans of the proposed labora- tory were still in the hands of the County Governing Body.—It transpired that the school buildings were not insured, and the Clerk was requested to see to the matter with delay. PKrTY SESSIONS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 25TH.— Before Roger Hughes, Edward Jones, Evan Jones, and John Parry, Esqrs. Drunkenness.—John Roberts, Froncastell, Llan- uwchllyn, was charged by Inspector Roberts with having been drunk and disorderly in High-street, on the 18th January.—Inspector Roberts proved the offence, and the defendant was fined 13s. 6d. including cos's.—Richard Roberts, Gors, Llidiarde, was also charged by Inspector Roberts with having been drunk and riotous in Frydan-road on January 19th.—Defendant, who did not appear, wa.s fined JE1 8s. 6d including costs, in default fourteen days' imprisonment.