The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

BLAENAU FEF»TINIOG. MORE Music.-The new Fife and Drum Band, which paraded the streets for the first time on Saturday night, seems to have made a good impression. Y.M.A.—On Saturday night, Mr Hugh Ellis Hughes, Manod-road, gave an address on "Genius." Mr H. Pariy presided. ANNUAL TREAT.—The English Chapel had their annual treat at the Gremn Temperance on Friday night week. A concert was held after supper, under the presidency of Mr W. R. Davies. When leaving, the children were presented with oranges and apples by Mr G. Davies. THE WESLEYANS.—It is understood that the Festiniog circuit is making arrangements to get the Rev R. M6n Hughes, Portmadoc, transferred to Blaenau and the Rev Rhys Jones, Criccieth, to Llan when the latter have served their term in the districts where they are now located. A NARROW ESCAPE.—A boy, hankering after a free ride, had a narrow escape last week in the streets of Blaenau. The little one was hanging behind a waggon when his leg became entangled in the wheel. Fortunately the driver turned round at the moment and thus averted a Catastrophe. OBITUARY.—The death occurred on Thursday week after a protracted illness of Miss Kate Laura Griffith, only daughter of the late Mr Robert Griffith, the Bank, Llan. The funeral took place on Saturday, when the Revs J. R. Jones, B.A., Thomas Lloyd, and D. Roberts officiated. SOLICITORS, PRESSMEN AND POLICEMEN, AT DINNER.—Mr John Jones Morris, clerk to the Festiniog Bench of magistrates, at the close of yesterday's Court, entertained the solicitors practising in the Court, the pressmen, and all the police offers to dinner at the Maenofferen Hotel. CONCENTRATION CAMPS.—At a meeting of the Free Church Council, on the motion of the Rev J. Hughes, seconded by the Rev D. Hoskins, M.A., a resolution was passed, with one dis- sentient, condemnatory of the prevailing con- ditions at the concentration camps in South Africa and calling upon the Government to in- stantly stop what the Council considered to be indescribable cruelty to women and children. Copies of the resolution are to be sent to Lord Salisbury. Mr Chamberlain, and Mr Osmond Williams, the member for the county. FC UPPER.—The members of the Brynbowydd Literary Society sat down to supper at the Greffin Temperance Hotel on Thursday night Mr Lewis Roberts presided at the concert after- ward promoted and the Rev George Davies, B A conducted. Amongst those who took part in the programme were Mr H. R. Hughes, Mr W J Williams, Miss M. A. Williams, Mrs Edwards Miss Marian Williams, Mr J. Williams, Mr Mor- gan Jones, Mr and Mrs J. Roberts, Miss Marv •wen, Miss M. A. Hughes, Mr H. R. Jones an? Miss A. E. Owen. The prizes in the solo com- Setitions were won Dy Miss Mary Owen and Mr O. Williams. O. Williams. SCHOOL BOARD.—A meeting was held on Satur- day, Mr E. P. Jones presiding. Letters of resig- nation were read from Miss Laura Williams headmistress of Tanygrisiau School; Miss L. J Owen, assistant mistress of Glanypwll School, and Miss Mary Anne Jones, assistant, all of whom had received more important appointments. —The Rev R. J. Williams wrote resigning office as member of the Board, in view of his removal to Liverpool to undertake the appointment of C.M. Mission's Secretary.—The Clerk (Mr R. O. Jones) said the resignation could not come into effect for another month.—On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by.: the Rev* D. Richards, and supported by Dr. R. Jones, the latter point- ing out that it was Mr Williams who originated the savings bank system in connection with the schools, a vote of congratulation was passed with Mr Williams. Mr Williams, who was present, returned his sincere acknowledgments.—It was resolved to notify parents that no children over fourteen could be .permitted to remain at the Board School. PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY (YESTERDAY).— Before E. P. Jones, Esq., in the chair; G. H. Bllis, D. G. Williams, and Robert Roberts, Esqrs. Story of Two Half-Soverrigns. -Harris Cohen, a licensed hawker, of Jewish nationality, was charged with having stolen two half-sovereigns I from an aged widow named Ellen Morris, living I in the cellar under the Metropolitan Bank.—Mr R. O. Davies (Messrs R. O. Jones and Davies), who prosecuted, said between ten and eleven on the morning of the previous day accused called at the door of Mrs Morris's residence with slip- Sers for sale. She answered the door, and after argaining, purchased a pair for Is 8d, paying the money out of her purse. Before she returned the purse into her pocket, accused, without saying a word, took it from her hand and shortly after returned it to the old dame. Not suspecting accused of doing wrong, Mrs Morris returned the purse into her pocket and did not take it out again until between three and four in the afternoon when she went to do some shopping. To her surprise, she found two half- sovereigns missing. Then she came to him (Mr Davies) and, in the result, the police interviewed accused, who said he knew nothing about the Surse nor the two half-sovereigns. He asserted tiat MrS Morris gave him a 2s piece and that he gave her 4d change, but the old lady stoutly maintained that she gave him a shilling and six- pence and two penny pieces. Ultimately, the police asked Cohen to turn out his pack and amidst the contents were found two half- sovereigns.-Mrs Morris, giving evidence, sub- stantiated this statement and, in cross-examina- tion by accused, said she had been buying slippers from him forclose upon twenty years.—P.S. Breeze said he saw accused at Finsbury House, Bowydd- street, on the previous. night. He) admitted to witness having sold a pair of slippers to the old dame, but denied having been in the passage of Mrs Morris' residence. He said he went no further than the door. Witness took accused to Mrs Morris' house early that morning. He con- tinued to say that Mrs Morris paid him a 2s piece, and after a lot of talk, witness asked him where was his pack? He replied that he had left it at his lodgings. Witness then told him to go for it. Accused went alone and brought the pack back to Mrs Morris' house. When turning it out a half sovereign dropped out of a slipper, and a second half sovereign dropped out of the cloth when accused shook the latter. When charged later at the Police Station accused said I did not take them."—Accused Didn't I bring back the pack in two minutes?—P.S. Breeze: You were not long.—Accused emphatically denied the charge, pleading that the two half sovereigns must nave slipped unawares from the feeble hand of the old lady into the pack. He had been coming to Blaenau for twenty-three years and would not steal were the world offered him to do so. He thought the ready and ex- peditious way in which he brought the pack for the inspection of P.S. Breese was clear evidence of his innocence. A guilty man would not readily supply evidence of his guilt. The purse was never in his hand.—Accused having elected to be dealt with summarily, the Bench deliberated and fined him P,5 with the option of a month's im- prisonment. He asked for time to pay, but the Bench said the money would have to be paid that day. Drunk on Licensed Premises.—Robert Gwilym •J ones, zo, .Lord-street, Blaenau, was charged by P.C.-J. E. 'Jones with having been drunk on] licensed premises, the Railway Inn, on December 14th.—The officer called the attention of Mrs Penry to accused's condition, and she said she had declined to serve him.—Defendant was fined 10s. and 9s. costs. An Old Offender.-Hugh Morris Hughes, Summerhill-terrace, Blaenau, was charged by P.C. Breeze with having been drunk and dis- orderly on Christmas Eve. Defendant, an old offender, who was convicted seven times last year, was sentenced to three weeks' imprison- ment. \\Drunk and Disorderly.—T. Hughes, Devon-ter. race, Blaenau, who was charged by PC Parry with having been drunk and disorderly on December 28th, admitted the charge and was fined 2s. 6d. and 9s. costs.. Celebrating Christmas Eve.-Five lads, who dis- played too much impetuous horseplay on Christ- mas eve, had to pay the penalty by appearing be- fore the magistrates on charges of damaging pro- perty. Hugh William Hughes, Barlwyd-terrace, Tanygrisiau; James Lloyd, Cambrian-terrace, Tanygrisiau, and Wm. Henry Roberts, Panty- celyn, Tanygrisiau, were charged with damaging hampers belonging to William Richards, baker and grocer. The same defendants, together with John Morris, Glanrafon-terrace, Tanygrisiau. were charged with damaging a gate belonging to John William Roberts, grocer. John Morris and Ellis Jones, Yard, Tanygrisiau, were charged with having damaged a gate belonging to David Hughes, quarryman, and Ellis Jones was further charged with having damaged a gate belonging to Gwen Williams.—Inspector Roberts explained that the youths smashed one gate to bits, threw another into the river and Sitched another over a wall. They placed the ampers on gas lamps. The damage to one gate was estimated at 7s 6d, to another at 5s, and to the other at 2s, whilst the damage done to the hampers was put at 6d.-The youths admitted unhinging two gates and playing with the hampers, but asserted that they found the gate •4. u n. Wm. Roberts on the roadside and pitched it over the wall into a field to prevent accidents. (Laughter.)-Mr G. H. Ellis: You ought to have been in bed.-The Bench deliberated at length in private and decided upon conviction in each instance. Ellis Jones was fined 32s 4d including damages and costs John Morris, 25s lid; James Lloyd, 24s 9d Wm. Hearer Roberts, 24s 9d and Hugh Wm. Hughes, Affiliation.—The Bench were engaged for several hours in the hearing of an affiliation case, Mr Wm. George and Mr R. O. Davies being the solicitors engaged.

GOGINAN. WF.DDING.—At the Baptist Church, Goginan, on the 19th December, the Rev H. Bryn Davies, Llandudno, was mrried to Miss Davies, daughter of Mr John Davies, Goginan. The Rev J D. Evans, officiated, in the presence of the rt-gistrar, Mr Morgan. The bride, dressed in whitb cash- mere, trimmed with silk and lace, was given away by her father. The bride also wore a gold curb chain bracelet, the gift of the bridegroom. Miss Maggie Davies, Miss Annie Davies, and Miss E. Roderick acted as bridesmaids. The bridegroom wore a pair of gold links, gift of the bride, and was attended ;by Mr T. M. Williams, who acted as best man. A large number of friends were present in the Chapel. When the service was over the weddiag party drove to the home of the bride, where breakfast was laid. Ater break- fast the young couple drove to Aberystwyth, whence they left for London by the express.

PORTMADOC THE SOCIETIES.—Under the auspices of the Borthygest United Society on Monday night, a sacred concert was held. The Rev Ross Hughes presided. At St John's, an instructive paper on Temperance" was read by Mr Walter Jones, jun., Criccieth. The chair was occupied by the Vicar. SHIPPING.—Arrived Nesta, Captain Griffith, Oporto Rebecca s.s., Roberts, Liverpool Ellen Roberts, Simons, Dublin; Lucy, Witberwell, Wexford. Sailed Adieu Va, Cadeau, Cardiff; Rebecca s.s., Roberts, Liverpool Glanogwen, Jones, LoweBtoft and London; Marian, Rowles, Bridgewater Christabel, Canam, Peel Pier. MARRIAGF.-The wedding was solemnized on Tuesday week, at the Maentwrog Parish Church, between Mr Edward Roberts (late stationmaster at Portmadoc and now licensee of the Grapes Hotel, Maentwrog), and Miss Sarah Jones, eldest daughter of Mr E. Jones, Laundry, Tanybwlch. The ceremony was performed by the Rev C. P. Pil.e, M.A, the rector. SATURDAY'S MATCHES, -The same team as played against Aberystwyth will do duty against Car- narvon in the fourth round tie at the county town on Saturday. Mr R. Hersee, Llaodudno, is the referee and Mr Harry Hugnes, Portmadoc, lines- man. It is expected that many football en- thusiasts will take advantage of the cheap return tickets issued for Carnarvon with the 10 45 a.m. train on Saturday. The kick-off is at 2-30, but at one o'clock the Portmadoc Hockey Club will engage the local hockey eleven in a friendly, which is timed to last one hour. WEDDING.—Tbe marriage was solemnized on Wednesday, at Holy Trinity Church, East Finchlep, London, between Mr W. H. Evans, London Warehouse, Portmadoc, and Miss Catherine Kinley Froome, eldest daughter of the late Mr John Froome, draper, Wood-street, London. The bride, who was given away by Mr Richard Froome. her eldest brother, was dressed in white silk, and was attended by her sisters, Misses Anaie and Pollie Froome, as bridesmaids. T-he best man was Mr T. Garth Jones, solicitor, Portmadoc. The ceremony was performed by the Rev C. E. Collier, vicar. Mr and Mrs Evans, who received many gifts, left for Liverpool for the honeymoon. On Wednesday evening the bells of St John's, Port- madoc, rang a merry peal in honour of the event, Mr Evans being the secretary of the Guild of Bell- ringers. SCHOOL BOARD, WEDNESDAY NIGHT, JANUARY 8TH.—Present: Mr Rd. Hughes, chairman Mr E. HugheBton Roberts, vice-chairman Miss Griffith, Dr. Jones Morris, Messrs D. R. Thomas, E. W. Roberts, J. R. Prichard, J. Tobias, and W. Morris Jones (clerk). Thanks.-On the motion of Mr D. R. Thomas, seconded by Misi Griffith, a vote of thanks was accorded Mrs Breese, Miss Breese, Mrs A. G. Edwards, and Miss Homfray for treats to school children prior to the holidays. Annual Reportg.-The Inspector's annual reports are as follows—Snowdon-street Boys' School; This school continues to be steadily and carefully con ducted and its efficiency is well maintained. The reading of the lower classes might be more even. The upper classes are very well instructed. The grants totalled f230 2i.-Snowdon-street Infants': This is a very well-conducted infants' school, and its condition continues to be very creditable to the Headmistress and her staff. The grants totalled' £ 165 5s.—Chapel-street Girls': The tone and order are excellent, the teaching is careful and steady, and the efficiency of the school is onp=the whole well maintained. The grants totalled £219 lo.-Tremadoe The general results attained at the Mixed School are very fair, but the teaching leaves room for improvement of method and flexibility. When the teachers grow more accustomed to the requirements of the new Code and adapt themselves more completely to its spirit, better work may be looked for, and it will then be possible to recommend the highest principal grant. Cookery is well taught. Much the same remarks, mutatis mutandis, apply to the Infants' Class as to the Mixed Department. The teacher should endeavour to make the lessons en common things and varied occupations interesting as well as instructive. The grants totalled JE89 16s Od.- Borthygest The mechanical work of the Mixed School is fairly good, but greater variety and flexi- bility of method is required in all the teaching before it can be called thoroughly efficient. The English teaching, especially, stands in need of improvement. The Infant Class has suffered owing to change of teachers and the weak quality of the staff during part of the year. It is now only in a moderate state of efficiency, but it is hoped that the new teacher will soon bring about a better state of things.—The grants totalled £ 93.— j Morfa Bychan Much more intelligence, care, and energy might reasonably be expected from the teacher in charge. The work reaches only a fair standard on the whole, though some improvement was made between the first and second visits. It is to be hoped that a strong and persistent effort will be made during the coming year to raise the general efficiency of the school. The grants totalled JE53 8s 6d, no grant being payable under Article 105 of the Code, since the Inspector was unable to report that the school was well taught within the meaning of that Article.—Pentrefelin This school has made some improvement during the past year, and the more mechancial portions of the elementary work are now fairly satisfactory. Spelling, however, is still weak, and written com- position is not taken below the sixth standard. Geography is very weak, and practically no history has been taught. The lessons on common things might also be more intelligently given. Drawing and needlework are satisfactory. While it is satis- factory to be able to record an improvement in some respects, the school cannot be considered thoroughly deserving of the grant now recommended until the rest of the work has been raised at least to the level reached by the elementary subjects. The grants totalled £ 57 19s, no grant being payable under article 105 of the Code since the Inspector was unable to report that the staff was efficient or the school well taught within the meaning of that article.—Mr D R Thomas proposed that the reports should be considered by the Board at a special meeting in committee and that the question of staffs and fixed scale of salaries should be dis- cussed at the same time.—Dr Jones Morris seconded the proposition observing that all the schools should be visited by the meantime.—The proposition was agreed to, and it was understood that after the Board had perused the reports the head teachers should be summoned to the adjourned committee meeting. INFANTS' SCHOOL. A report of a committee containing recommenda- tions of alterations to the Snowdon-street infants' School was adopted. PENTREFELIN SCHOOL. The resignations of Miss M. E. Jones, assistant at this school, and that of Miss Janet Jones, sewing teacher at the same place, were accepted. APPEAL FOR CO OPERATION. Mr J. R. Pritchard appealed for the co-operation of the members in ensuring the success of the concert which he is promoting towards originating a private relief fund in connection with the Board out ofiwhich fund doles will be made to parents too j' poor to provide their offspring with clothing and boots to attend school.—The Board then rose.

TOWYN. INACTIVITY.—The town is remarkably quiet, and inactivity, especially in the building trade, is more marked than has been the case for several years. Were it not for the enterprise of some of the buildsrs in securing contracts at other places and having the woodwork made at Towyn, there would be practically nothing doing in that line. CARCASES WASHED AsHoRE.-The end of last week and the beginning of this witnessed the washing ashore of several drowned oxen and some sheep, which probably were lost from some vessel. The carcases were promptly buried by the instructions of Mr John Jones, sanitary inspector. AcCIDENT.-While Hugh Davies, cartman, Geufron House, was attending to the loading of hay in a field not far from the Caethle Tollgate, the horse got frightened by the noise of an ap- proaching motor tricycle. While struggling to get away the horse trod on the man's foot, who fell, and the cart passed over his leg. Owing to the softness of the ground at the place, what might have been a most serious accident was avoided and it is hoped that the man will soon be able to resume his work. MENDED WAYS.—A few weeks ago attention was called in these columns to the unsatisfactory condition of the surface of the playground attached to the National School. It is very pleasant to report that the paragraph which then appeared has had the desired effect. The play- ground has been well gravelled and looks spick and span and the rising generation has certainly cause to be grateful for the work done. THE HOUSE BY THE MOUNTAIN SPRING.—Ever since days that are now grey with years there has been a talk of erecting a house and providing some convenience for the accommodation of the many visitors who frequent the spurs of the Bronbiban mountain which is the locale of a mountain spring, the medicinal virtues of whose waters have been known for many generations. Many are those who would gladly testify to the veracity of this statement. The house long- talked-of is in course of erection and it is much to be hoped that suitable accommodation will be made for those who frequent the place. TREE PLANTING.—The Improvement Com- mittee, it is understood, contemplate beginning to plant trees on Gwalia-road at once. There was a suggestion some time ago that the owners of land on either side of Pillway should be approached with the view of granting land for the purpose of planting trees. This would certainly be very desirable if it could be arranged, as it is well known that trees planted in single rows seldom, if ever, grow well on those exposed situations, but when planted in clumps they thrive far better, especially those on the far side from the sea. This is proved by the existing plantations on the adjoining lands. The Com- mittee should receive every possible encourage- ment in their endeavour to break the flatness and sameness of the low-lying lands to the north of the town. It has a bleak appearance and strikes the eyes of all strangers and takes not a little from the beautiful view to which it is the oreground. J

FWLLDELI. I BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—An adjourned meeting to consider special relief cases was held on Wednesday. Mr J. T. Jones, the chairman, presided. PRAYER MEETINGS.—Prayer meetings are being held nightly this week at practically all the Nonconformist Churches and will be continued next week. 'i.' ffj •, I'! i. THE WESLEYANS.—The quarterly meeting of the Pwllheli circuit was held at Fron Chapel on Monday, the Rev Lewis Owen presiding. There was a representative gathering. The position of the connexion in the circuit was reported to be most satisfactory. A REPREHENSIBLE ACT.-A correspondent writes that he feels sure the police would be extremely interested to learn who is responsible for the unearthing of the trees which ornamented the front of one of the houses in Penmount-square. TEA PARTY.—The members of North-street Mission School were given a treat in the form of a tea on Thursday afternoon week. The concert held subsequently was under the chairmanship of Alder- man Anthony. MARKET.—The following prices ruled on Wednes- day Butter, Is 2d to Is 3d per ib beef, 5d to lOd pork, 8d to 9d mutton, 7d to lOd fat pigs, 4d porkets, 15s to 18a each and eggs 10a to llsper 120. RENT AUDITS.—The half-yearly rent audit of Nantosan estate was held on Wednesday week at White Hall Hotel, the rents being received by Mr R. O. Jones, the agent. The audit of Broom Hall estate was held on Wednesday at Penlanfach Hotel, the rents being paid to Mr. Morris, the agent. EISTEDDFOD.—Particulars of the eisteddfod in connection with Sand-street Ragged School are given in our advertising columns. It will be noted that Mr Osmond Williams, M.P. for Merioneth, has consented to preside, whilst R. o Fadog will be the conductor, and Mr David Evans, Mus. Bac., the musical adjudicator. APPOINTMENT.—Mr Richard Roberts, solicitor, Pwllheli, has accepted the office of treasurer of the Congregational Pastors' Provident Society of Wales, in succession to Mr Thomas Williams, of Merthyr Tydvil, who resigned the office owing to the weak state of his health. THE GREAT SCHEME.—The preliminary pre- parations in the form of surveys, taking levels, etc., are proceeding apace, and it is expected that the initial work will have so far progressed as to enable the Corporation to advertise for tenders at the beginning of March. MISSION SERVICES.—Miss Rosina Davies, the evangelist, commenced a series of missionary meetings at Penlan Chapel on Sunday. The sacred edifice was crowded to overflowing at the evening service. The services at the North-street Mission School on Monday and Tuesdays nights and at Penlan on Wednesday night likewise drew crowded congregations. Miss Davies was announced to preach at Llanbedrog last night. LITERARY SOCIETIES.—At Penlan, Mr O. H. Roberts presiding, a miscellaneous programme was gone through at Salem, Mr Eifl Jones presiding, a lecture on the history of the Church in the first three centuries of the Christian era was given by the Rev Richard Morris, M.A., B.D., Dolgelley; and at the Y.M.A., Mr Houghton Davies presiding, the Rev J. Jones, F.R.G.S., read a paper on "William Hogarth." TREAT TO THE WORKHOUSE INMATES.—The annual treat came off on Thursday week, the arrangements being undertaken by the following Miss M Humphreys, Llys loan Miss L C Jones, North-street Messrs T Denman, Robert Davies, High-street W G Davies, Glandulyn James Roberts, St Tudwall's-terrace, and R A Jones, Liverpool House. The substantial repast having been partaken of a concert was held, Mr E S Jones, the postmaster, presiding and Mr Robert Davies conducting. GOVERNMENT INQUIRY.—Mr A. A. G. Malet, A.M.I.C.E., Local Government Board inspector, held an inquiry at the Town Hall yesterday into an application by the Town Council for sanction to borrow £2,490 to payoff the debt remaining on the waterworks account, and fl.285 to pay off the debt on the embankment extension account. Under the Pwllheli Corporation Act of 1897, the Council were entitled to spend £12,000 on the waterworks and 9800 on the embankment, but the works involved an expenditure over and above the borrowing power to the extent of the sums named $I I)ove. FIRE EXTINGUISHING APPLIANCES.—A Cories- pondent writes calling attention to the defective apparatus in the possession of the town for use in extinguishing fires. He states that there are three lengths of hose, sixty feet each, but that the three are virtually useless, being full of holes as the g result of constant use by the Corporation for flashing purposes. These hoses and a hand pipe 'and stand pipe constitute all the apparatus, a manual engine, a fire escape, and equipment in the form of helmets and axes for the members of the Brigade being evidently deemed to be luxuries. No doubt, he adds, the town is waiting for a big blaze, with disastrous results, ere taking action. WITH HIS CONSTITUENTS.—Mr J. Bryn Roberts, the member for Arvon. who spoke at Penygroes on Wednesday week, addressed a meeting at Edeyrn on Thursday week. The Rev J. Hughes presided, and after the hon member had spoken, a speech was delivered by Mr Robyns Owen, Pwllheli. A vote of confidence in Mr Roberts was unanimously passed, on the motion of the Rev Parri Hughes, seconded by Mr G. H. Roberts.—Mr Roberts, addressed a meeting at Dinas, Lleyn, on Friday night. Dr E. Thomas, Bottwnog, presided. On the motion of the Rev J. R. Williams, Rhydbach, seconded by Mr T. E. Griffiths (Beren), and sup. ported by Mr Robyns Owen, a vote of confidence in the hon member was unanimously adopted. SOIREE.—A soiree was held by the Penmount Literary Society on Thursday evening week, Alderman Dr Wynne Griffith, the ex-mayor, pre- siding. The culinary arrangements were under the supervision of Miss Nellie tiriffith and Miss C. S. Jones. Afcer supper the following programme was gone through Pianeforte solo, Miss Netta Owen, R.C.M. song, Dr Jones Evans duet, Dr Jones Evans and Mr H. R. Jones; instrumental solo, Mr William Hughes; addresses on literary societies as a means of culture by the Rev Thomas Williams and Mr Hugh J. Owen quartette, Mr H. R. Jones and party solo, Mr H. Hughes solo, Mr H. R. Jones. On the motion of Mr Evan Parry, seconded by Mr Hugh Griffiths, a vote of thanks to the promoters and to those who had taken part was passed, and the meeting closed with the Welsh national anthem. COMPETITIVE MEETING—On Monday night a competitive meeting was held at the Tabernacl Baptist Chapel. Mr Thomas Evans presided, and the adjudicators included the Rev D. James, Mrs S. P Edwards, Mrs R. A. Jones, and Messrs D. Griffiths, E. S. Jones, R. A. Jones, and H. Jones. The working committee were Messrs Morgan Jones, R. G. Evans, Misses M. Humpreys, R. Evans, and E. Griffith. The accompanist was Mr R. W. Griffith. The following is a list of the principal awards :-Pencil drawing, Messrs 9. Emlyn Evans and Lewis Roberts recitation, "Cwcw," Misses H. Roberts and A. B. Griffith englyn, Mr* Morgan*F,Yans solos, Misses S. J. Davies and Kate Roberts and Mr Hugh Jones easay, Mr R. G. Evans and W. H. Davies recitation, Pa le mae fy nhad," Messrs Lewis Roberts and Emlyn Evans composition of unpunctuated piece, Mrs Jones, Llys Heli, and Miss Griffith, Lleyn-street Welsh pr virw, Mr U. Griffith dressing a doll, Miss Kate Roberts chief essay, Miss Humphreys and Mr M. R. Morris pryddeat "Gorhfiad diweddar yn Mhwllheli," Mr R. A. Jones, Liverpool House, who was duly chaired according to the ancient rites and customs of the bards. DISOBEDIENT SAILOR.Before J. G. Jones and R. O. Junes, Esqrs, on Wednesday, Capt Evans, overlooker to the firm of Messrs Wm. Thomas & Co., Liverpool, summoned three young sailors named Patrick Curwen, Feliks Henrickson, and Peter Stengors, who had signed articles to work the ship "Kate Thomas," for disobeying orders.— Capt Evans stated that the ship, which required' tweuty-five men to man, was now in St Tudwal's Road and could not be sailed owing to the dis- obedience uf the defendants.—Capt Charles Hughes, Holyhead, the master, said the defendants said t'sey would sooner serve six months in gaol than work the vespel.-Curwen, an Irishman, alleged that the master and the chief officer struck him but the Master said this was a falsehood. Curwen added that another reason why he refused to work was because the forecastle was full of water. The other two, who were stated to be Russian Finns, said they understood very little English, but in the course of the hearing they betrayed considerably Tfiore knowledge than they gave the Court to understand at the outset.—The three were given the option of obeying orders, but they resolutely declined, whereupon the Bench sentenced them to four weeks' imprisonment. SCHOOL BOARD, TUESDAY, JANUARY 7TH.- Present Mr O. Robyna Owens, chairman, pre. siding Mrs Williams, the Rev E. Myrddiu Rees, Dr S. W. Griffith, Messrs A. I. Parry, W. Morgan Evans, J. T. Ho wells, clerk E. J. Griffith, headmaster and Hugh Hughes, at- tendance officer. CLERK'S SALARY. It was resolved to increase the Clerk's salary by £10. NEW MEMBER. On the motion of Mr Parry, seconded by Mr Evans, it was resolved to elect Mr Richard Jones, printer, to the vacancy created by the resignation of the Rev J. J. Jones. MOVING WITH THE TIMES. The sub-Committee appointed to consider the question of staffs and salaries recommended that when the attendance at each school averaged from 100 to 150, the staff at the boys' department should ocinsist of a headmaster, two assistants, and three pupil teachers; at the girls' department, a headmistress, two assistants, and three pupil teachers and at the infants' department, a headmistress, two assistants, and two pupil teachers. The Committee further recommended the following fixed scale of salaries, the annual increase to be made provided the report as to the work done be favourable Probationers, £ 4 per annum first year pupil teachers, £10; second year pupil teachers, fl2 10s third year, £ 15 •; and extended term pupil teachers, JE17 10a King's Scholarship female assistants commencing at £ 40 and increasing by £ 2 10s per annum to £ 55 King's Scholarship male assistants commencing at 955 and increasing by jE2 10s to JE65 certificated female assistants commencing at £ 75 and increasing by f5 to E90 certificated male assistants com- mencing at £80 and increasing by 95 to 9100 head teachers at girls' and infants' department commencing at;C90 and increasing by f5 to E100, plus quarter of the annual grants head teachers at boys' department commencing at 9100 and increasing by f5 to 9120, plus a house and quarter of annual grants.—The report was unanimously adopted. CORPORAL PUNISHMENT. The appointed Committee recommended that none but head teachers should administer corporal punishment, and that the latter be ordered to abstain from inflicting any punishment either by hand, cane, or any other instrument upon the head of a child.—Both recommendations were unani- mously adopted. RESIGNATION WITHDRAWN. It was announced that Miss L. A. Jones, assist- ant at the Girls' Department, had been persuaded to withdraw her resignation. LLEYN RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8TH.-Mr Griffith Jones, presiding and Mr T. E. Griffith, in the vice- chair. WORKMEN'S WAGES. It was reported that Elio 17s 4d had been spent during the month on the Fourcrosses roads and 9112 3a 6d on the Sarn roads. Several members called attention to the amount earned by some workmen engaged at piece work. A doubt was expressed whether a workman did over six shillings' worth of work in a day, and on it being added that it would be much better to have all men employed on the day scale, it was resolved that a committee should make enquiries and report. A SERIES OF QUESTIONS. The Medical Officer (Dr Fraser) wrote stating that the Local Government Board had asked him to include in his annual report what steps were being taken by the Council with reference to numerous questions.—In reply to a question whether bylaws had been adopted for the regula- tion of new streets and buildings, slaughter houses, nuisances, etc., the Inspector said the proposed bylaws had been forwarded to the Local Govern- ment Board for approval.—The Chairman, on a question whether the Council had taken steps to provide a hospital for infectious diseases, said the Council had appointed representatives to meet Town Council members to consider the matter.— The Clerk said the Town Council had likewise appointed representatives. The Chairman Evidently no convener has been appointed.—In reply to an inquiry whether any steps had been taken towards carrying out a scheme of water supply for Nevin and Morfa Nevin, the Clerk read a letter stating that the majority of the riparian owners had given up their rights and that it was hoped the consent of all the owners in writing would be ready by the next meeting.—The Clerk said he was given to understand sometime ago that all the owners except Mr Edwards, Nanhoron, had given their consent. Mr Edwards was afterward ap- proached and at once gave his sanction.—The Chairman: It is clear that Nevin is in earnest.— The answer made relative to the Nevin slaughter house problem was that the Nevin Sanitary Com- mittee had asked that proceedings against the owners of objectionable private slaughter houses should be stayed until a reply from the Govern- ment Board had been received relative to the erec- tion of a public slaughter house.—The Inspector replying to other interpellations, said the present water supply at Llanaelhaiarn was wholesome and sufficient. No steps, however, had been taken to- wards providing a proper sewerage system. No- thing had been done to improve the surroundings of the public well at Rhydyclafdy. The .pro- vision of a proper sewerage system at Trefor was under consideration, the services of an engineer having been applied lior. All the honses of Llanystumdwy village had been connected with the sewer, which discharged into the river. It had been decided to serve notice upon owners of property in Abertrch who had not complied with sanitary requirements. A committee had been appoiated to accompany him (the Inspector) to inspect the insanitary ditch close to dwellings at Abererch, WALES FOR THE WELSH. The Clerk explained that the Amended Factory and Workshops Act, 1901, closely affected the Council, whereupon the Chairman suggested that copies of the Act should be procured and dis- tributed in the district.. On the motion of Mr T. E, Griffith, seconded by Mr Hugh Williams, it was decided to ask the Local Government Board for Welsh copies and that in the event of the non- compliance with the request that Mr Lloyd George and Mr Bryn Roberts should be asked to mediate. TYPHOID CASES. Three cases of enteric were notified during the month. DRAINAGE OF ABERSOCH. A deputation consisting of Messrs Griffith Hughes, Abel Williams, and J. T. Jones attended on behalf of the Abersoch parish meeting to urge the Council to waive the sewage scheme for the present and simply remedy the existing nuisance. They stated that the nuisance could be abated at a cost of £10, whereas the scheme would cost £ 300. It was felt by the inhabitants generally that it vould be bo tier to wait for some time ere carrying out the scheme. In the course of the conver- sation which ensued, it was stated that the present drains emptied iuto the river.—Mr Robert Grif- fith, the Llanengan representative, supported the appeal of the deputation and eventually, on the motion of Mr T. E. Griffith, seconded by Mr John Jones (Edern). it was decided to comply with the request. DISCHARGE OF A LOAN. The Clerk reported the receipt of a discharged mortgage for £ 800, borrowed to carry out the Nevin sewerage works. APPEAL FROM NEVIN. APPEAL FROM NEVIN. A letter was received from Nevin asking the Council to join the Parish Council and the Town Trust in providing an overflow drain at Penisa'r- dre, Nevin.-The Council decided to accede to the application and pay a third of the cost. A COMPLAINT. The Local Government Board forwarded a letter of complaint received from Mr G. Jones, Terfyn, Llanaelhaiarn, that the Tyddynhowell Granite Company was polluting his w ater supply.—It was resolved to call the attention of the Company to the matter. APPOINTMENT. On the motion of Mr J. T. Jones, seconded by Mr J. F. Roberts, it was unanimously resolved that Mr Daniel Jones, Brynodol, should fill the vacancy on the Bottwnog County School Board, created by the death of Mr Griffith Thomas. THE ABERERCH BRIDGE PROBLEM. The following letter was received from Mr Denniss, manager of the Cambrian Railway Com- pany :—" Referring to your letter of December 14th, in which you refer to an offer of 990 alleged to have been made by my Directors, and inquiring whether this is adhered to, I must at once point out that no such offer has been made. If you will refer to previous correspondence you will find that the total estimated cost of the bridge was given as E284. I inquired what pro- portion of this amount the local councils and landowners were prepared to contribute, and also what amount the Council asked this company to pay and stated that when this information was received I would submit it to my Board, and would ask them to give it favour- able consideration. It is now stated that towards the 9284 the Council and local authorities have only promised E93, and, so far as my information goes, nothing has been promised by the local landowners, who would most benefit by the provision of a new bridge. [Mr J. T. Jones Bear hear.] This leaves a deficiency of 9194 and even if my Company were to contribute 990 of this amount we should like to know where tne balance would come from ? Perhaps you will be kind enough to give me information with regard to this, when I shall have pleasure in following the matter further." —The Clerk said the inference which he drew from the letters which were received from the Company at the outset was that they would contribute £ 90. He added that the Council in their letter pointed out that the estimate was considered excessive and that a suitable bridge could be done for much less than E284, but no notice had been taken of this point. —The Chairman said he likewise had an idea that the Company promised f90, but he could not say whether the promise was reduced to writing.—Mr Samuel Roberts said it was his firm impression that a letter had been received from the Company promising £ 90.—The Clerk I don't remember that letter, but if I come across it, have I your per- mission to communicate further with the Com- pany ?-The Chairman By all means, I should say. Mr Samuel Roberts I feel if we get £ 90J from the county and local authorities and f.90 from the Company, we shall be able to proceed.—Mr J. F. Roberts did not see what landowners could be approached. The only landowner closely interested was Colonel Lloyd Evana, Broom Hall, and he generally uti- lized Chwilog Station.—Mr SI. Roberts proposed ia the event of the Clerk finding the letter con- taining a promise to contribute 990, that he should write to the Company and further to ask them to receive a deputation from the Council. The inconvenience experienced by the inhabitants of Abererch was very great. The old bridge had been washed away and they had to walk to Pwllheli Station. When the railway bad been extended into the town, the inconvenience would be rendered still greater.—Mr J. F. Roberts seconded the proposition which was agreed to.- The Council sat over three hours. INVITATION TO LORD ROSEBERY The following is a copy of a letter received from the Earl of Rosebery December 31st, 1901, Mentmore, Leighton Buzzard. Sia,-I am truly honoured by the invitation which you extend to me to open your new Town Hall, but I am sorry to say that it is hopeless for me to undertake any further engagements for some time to come.—Believe me, yours very truly, Evan R. Davies, Esq., ROSEBERY." Town Clerk, Borough of Pwllheli. It will be observed that the noble Earl does not definitely decline the invitation. He seems to infer that he could not perform the ceremony for sometime to come. There is reason to beheve that the ex-Premier may be induced to visit Pwllheli when he is given to understand that the building will not be completed for at least three months. Further representations are to be made.

3AKMOUTH A WEEK OF PRAYER.—Following the usual practice prayer meetings are held at all the ciiapeli each night during the first week of the year and collections made. The Methodists are making nightly collections to augment the Forward Movement" Fund. RENOVATION.—The contractors who have under- taken the work of renovating the Wesleyan Chapel have commenced work. Until the work is com- pleted, services will be held at the Board School. It is expected that the alterations will cost about E400. AMBULANCE DANCE—The annual dance in con- nection with the Ambulance Class was held at the Assembly Rooms, on Friday evening. An unusually large number attended. The affair was a decided success. The accompanists were Miss Crick, Por madoc, and Mr Taliesyn Davies, Dolgelley. OBITUARY.- W e regret to have to announce the death of Mrs Williams, Fronfelen-terrace, which took place on Monday evening, after a long and painful illness. Mrs Williams was a daughter of Mr Ellis Morris. Her husband, Mr W. H. Williams, died some years ago. Deceased was of a quiet and kindly disposition, and. was respected by all. She leaves one son. The interment takes place at Llanaber. OMISSION.—The names of the successful singers at the competitive concert held on Boxing night were inadvertently omitted. The male voice com- petition was won by Mr Ellis Morris Evans. The female competition by Miss Maggie Evans, 11, Porkington. The prize in the junior competition was divided between Miss Maggie Thomas and Miss A. C. Owen. CHURCH OF ENGLAND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.— This society's meeting was held on Tuesday even- ing at the Church Room, under the presidency of Mr Hugh Jones, Glanllyn-square. The Rev E. Hughes delivered an interesting lecture on the Effects of Alcohol upon the Nervous System." The lecture was illustrated by means of lantern slides arraaged by Mr D. Jones. WESLEYAN IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.—A meeting of this sooiety waa held on January 2nd. The Rev Cadvan Davies presided. In the absence of Mr John Lloyd, who was announced to contribute a paper, the secretary, Mr W. E. Jones, read a paper on Sir Isaac Holden," which proved a very good substitute. A vote of thanks to Mr Jones for his readiness to meet the emergency was proposed by Mr William Jones, seconded by Mr R. Griffith, supported by Mr Barrow Griffith and Mr William Owen, and carried unanimously. COUNTY SCHOOL.—A meeting of the County School Managers was convened for Monday last, but as sufficient members to form a quorum did not attend, the five members present resolved into committee and transacted business to be confirmed at the next meeting. The following were present -Mr W. J. Morris, chairman the Rev Dd. Evans, M.A. Dr D. A. Hughes, Messrs Lewis Lewis and Owen Jones Mr John Lloyd, clerk; and Mr E. D. Jones, headmaster. HARBOUR TRUST.—Tbe annual meeting of the Harbour Trust was held on Monday at the OfficeB, St. Anne's.—Alderman Lewis was voted to the chair.—The following members were present Councillor John Evans, Captains William Morris, Evan Richards, William Jones, R. Owen, E. Griffith, and Mr John Richards, Mr Owen Jones, clerk,and Mr Rhys Owen, treasurer.-The following members were selected to form a working committee: Capt William Morris (convener), Capts Edward Lewis and R. Owen, Councillor John Evans and Councillor John Richards. Representa- tives on Lifeboat Committee Alderman Lewis, Councillor Evans, Capt Evan Griffith. Auditors, Councillor Evans and Cape Evan Richards.—On the motion of Capt Richards, seconded by Capt William Morris, a vote of condolence with the family of the late Mr Owen Griffith was adopted. -Mr Griffith for many years acted as secretary to the Trust.—A letter from the Lifeboat Committee was read asking permission to erect a flagstaff for signalling purposes on the rocks by the Bath- house and to place a contribution box uear the barometer,—Permission to erect the flagstaff was granted, but the second application was deferred for fuller particulars.

ABERDOVEY SHIPPING.—The steamer" Dora" arrived from Liverpool on Tuesday evening with a cargo of goods for the district, and the steamer Topaz on Wednesday morning with a cargo of cement for the Birmingham Waterworks. METEOROLOGICAL. Report for week ending Saturday, January 4th :—Bright sunshine, 1'8 hours; rainfall, 182 inch; temperature, highest maximum, 50 (December 30th); lowest, 44 (Dec- ember 29Lh) highest minimum. 46 lowest, 40. DEBATE.—At the weekly meeting of the Debat- ing Society held this week, a vote of censure on the Urban District Council will be moved. A lively meeting is anticipated. FATAL ACCIDENT.—A very sad accident took place here on Wednesday afternoon when a noy. the second son of Captain David Jones, master of the schooner "Sarah Davies," now loading by the outer wharf, was run over by ajrailway truck and instantly killed. The deceased had been spending the afternoon on board the vessel with his father and was returning borne to tea along the wharf when he had occasion to run after a ball. Getting between the rails he was caught by a moving train and killed before any help could be rendered. The news of the sad accident east a deep gloom over the whole town and much sympathy is felt for the bereaved parents. ST. PETER'S CHCRCH.—By the kind invitation of Mr and Mrs Marmaduke Lewis, Mr J. M. Howell and MisseB Howell, the members of the Church Choir and children of the National School were entertained to an excellent tea in the National School on Monday evening. Mr Rowlands, the vicar, presided over a large attendance, and amongst those present were Mrs Bonsall, Mra Roberts, Mrs Jackson, Mrs Bagster, Dr Jackson, and Mr Edw. Williams. After tea, an excellent cinematograph entertainment was given by the Rev W. M. Roberts, M.A. The members of the choir were presented with a Common Prayer and hymn book, and the children bad presents taken from the Chrirsmas tree. The Vicar thanked the ladies and gentlemen for their kindness, which the choir en- dorsed with three ringing cheers. The choir sang the anthem Exulting Angels and finished with the National Anthem, all having thoroughly en- joyed themselves. CHRISTIAN ENLEAVOUR.-The weekly meeting of the Tabernacle Christian Endeavour was held on Monday evening at the English Chapel. Able and interesting papers were read by Mr H. Rowlands on Ficer Pritchard and on Edmund Prys by Miss J. Davies, Minmor House. The meeting was largely attended and the papers were greatly appreciated by all present. CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL.-The younger mem- bers of this chapul held a successful meeting on Monday evening, the programme being as follows -Tun,- by the children recitation, Peris Jones du-t, Katie Roberts and F. P. Owen recitation, Morwr Bach," Evan Williams song, Miss M. E. Owen recitation, "Battle of Colenso," Miss A. Jones competition, hymn recitation, juveniles, F. P Owen and L. A. Walters; adults, A. J. Owtn and A. Jones tune by the children competition, missing words, A. J. Owen and M. J. Roberts equal recitation, A. J. Owen song, Canwyll Fy Llygad Wyt Ti," Miss A. Jonet SCTPPER.—On Wednesday evening the Church Choir was treated to a sumptuous supper by Miss Carpenter at her residence. A large number was present and very pleasant evening was spent. ENTERTAINMENT.-On New Year's night a temperance entertainment was held at ths Assembly Rooms, under the auspices of the Women's Temperance Society. Mr D. Hughes presided, and Dyfi conducted. Recitations were given by Misses D. Williams, L. J. Davies. M. Ffoulkes, and A. J. Owen; and solos and duets were rendered by Messrs. Ffeatiu Williams, H. Lewis, K. Roberts, F. P. Owen, B. Hughes, M. Rowlands, Miss Hallett, and S. Davies. Prizes were won by R D. Aubrey, M. Roberts, and R. Ll. Hughes. The room was full to overflowing and a good sum was realised towards the Society's funds.

LONDON. OBITUARY.—The death took place on Wednes day, December 18th, at 34, Brook-street, Holborn Bars. of Mrs Ruth Morgan, wife of Mr Richard Morgan, formerly of Ffoesgy, Lledrod, Cardiganshire. Deceased was a native of Llanarth, where she and her family were well known and highly respected. Mrs Morgan was latterly a member of Dr Parker's City Temple. Before that, she was a member of Barretts Grove Chapel and occupied a prominent position in the choir. The funeral took place on Monday, December 23rd, at Abbey Park Cemetery. The service was conducted i-t the honse by the Rev L. Fisher and at the grave by the Rev J. Rowlands of Barrett's Grove. Many friends and acquaintances attended. Much sympathy was expressed with the husband and the three daughters left behind.

Messrs Frank Lloyd and Sons openin g sales for the coronation year, will take place in the North I Wales Horse Repository oti Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, January 21st., 22nd and 23rd, when the Auctioneers will give in prizes. Prize lists and entry forms may be obtained from the Auctioneers..—Entries, as per our advertisement column, finally close by Monday's post, January 13th.

LLWYNGWRIL. BUILDING.-There are some fourteen houses in course of erection at present and old residents aver that they do not remember so many worK" men about the village streets of an evening s^n j the time when the railway was being constructed, some forty years ago. THE SCHOOL.—Some two or three months agO, Mr Robert Smith of Manchester, an old friend of the villagers and especially of the children, seeing that there was a great need of a piano to a^sis the children with their drill and music and to the use of the villagers generally with and entertaiments, made an offer to Mr Foully J ones, the master, that he would give half of tn sum of £ 25 towards the purchase of a piano an other requirements, provided the children an« their friends collected the other half by the en of the year. The offer was so generous that » was at once taken up heartily, and assisted 0/ handsome subscriptions from Mr Cudwortw» Elmwood Mr Hall, Birmingham; Dr Liverpool, and others, the amount .required made up in the time specified,* the devoting their calenig" money to make up a nount at the last. OBITUARY.—We regret to have toannounceth death of Mr Thomas Griffith, Cambrian Stores* who passed away on Tuesday evening, JanuaI7 7th. He had been ailing for a considerable tun and took to his bed some two months ago, sU. is ing from a malignant disease of the which, in spite of the greatest care and attentw, of his medical attendant, Dr Hugh Jones, the unremitting and unwearied nursing of children and other relatives, carried him away stated. Mrs Griffith (who was sister to & W. Williams, Maesyffynon, Dolgelley,) x?Z0 deceased him some years ago. ■'■V sons and two daughters—Mr Griffith, Gwalia House, and Mrs J. M. Gri»^ Mrs Williams, wife of Mr Richard to B.A., Bala, and Miss Eunice Griffith—are le' mg mourn their loss. The deceased came here s°^ fourteen years ago from Llanelltyd, taking °Ijf the business till then carried on by the late John Thomas. For the past three years, he been chairman of the Llangelynin School ^°ri9l and always took a keen interest in education matters. He was deacon and treasurer of the jy Church here and his loss will be very sever"? felt. He was very highly respected by the jj habitants, his counsel and advice being ^jj, sought as a man of judgment and discret1 The funeral takes place to-morrow (Saturday' Llanelltyd Churchyard at two p.m.

CRICeiETfl tb6 TOWN DEBATING SOCIETY.—" Which greater influence in producing Sobriety, LegislabtØ or Moral Persuasion ? was the subject of de d1 at the weekly meeting of this society on Tu«s, night. Mr David Williams, the Eifion, opene favour of legislation (in the absence of Mr e of Williams), and Mr W. Caer Jones on the tl moral persuasion. The discussion througho0^ both instructive and interesting. The voting almost unanimous in favour of the opinion moral persuasion is the greater influence. u of PRAYER MEETINGS-This being the first wee beld the new year, prayer meetings are being nightly throughout the week in all the L-hape". 000 THE CHURCH.—A Welsh service, with 60 {oi- was held in the Parish Church ou Thursday FIRE AND INSURANCE.—Last week a fire occu^, at the residence of Major General Brachen, Wer° Fortunately the damage waa small, and was covejf insurance m the Alliance Assurance Fire 0- Liverpool, through the agency of Mr Walte' pj$t Jones, Criccieth. General Brachen was, jjiS informing the agent, the recipient of a cheque full claim by return of post. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL, SAT^, NIGHT.—Present: Mr W. Watkin, { presiding Mr O. T. Williams, vice-chair^s, Dr T. Livingstone Davies, Capt Griffith J0 ell, Messrs J. T. Jones, D. M. Williams, T. R. P. Thomas, H. Humphreys, G. P. J- Evan Jones, J. W. Roberta, John Willi9,ILy0c Tobias, clerk, and Morris Williams, snr and inspector. FINANCE F TIL* The Finance Committee reported that £ &\ general district rate had been collected month.—It was decided to serve final notice9jj#o^ all defaulters and that in cases of non-cotoV^ legal proceedings be taken.-Later on the &' the were engaged for some time going throng excuse list. The total excused came to £1 1J"ce" The Collector (Mr Morris Williams) that £ 800 had been collected of t..e gnuer»' rate, the defaulters' list representing PLANTIZCG øt1 Messrs Dickson, the planting contractors, Vrb agreeing to a conference to discuss question of tree planting.—Mr J. B* ttf*? wrote saying he would be pleased to PreBe*i0 •j to the Council if he had any suitable. vised the Cduucil not to plant on such an ¡príl. place until the end of March or early in deOid On the proposition of Mr Burnell, it waS to acknowledge the letter with thanks. -aJ VITAL STATISTIC. wr During the month of November one bJrdiøea8e1 registered and four deaths. No infectious were notified. THE NEW FACTORIES ACT. On the suggestion of tl»e Chairman, o°° .for of this Act, which gives the Council iutbor'1 workshop-, etc., was referred to the Committee. ALLEGED NUISANCE. JGGG It was decided to take proceeding8 u° nuisance on certain premises was abated. SEWER OUTFALL The Inspector reported that the repairs v> eistedd sewer outfall under the supervision ^eg Sea Wall Committee had b^en ooinpleted- ficial results had accrued. Draft 8PeC thi- wnrk propotied in connection with the roof sion of the outfill were approved an^ ments made to invite tenders for the vr°r AN EXCHANGE. biso The Sanitary Committee reported an i of a small piece of land between Mr and the Council at the rear of the Town Zg^e^l .'aid they believed it would be for the 0t> oth parties.—The exchange was approlvo fli, motion of Dr Davies, seconded by Mr BurØ „ OUT OF ORDER RFF Mr W. G. Evans was not present J, motion in favour of holding the meetio t ooti. instead of half past four in the afternoo"' T. Joues said Air Evans would not have to proceed had he been present, the Pødet. out of order inasmuch as there was no S j The Council then rose.

LLANGYBL. EISTEDDFOB COMMITTEE.—A meeting oI J$CK) Eisteddfod Committee was held at the Bo* on Friday night. The Secretary (Mr D»D explained the object of the meeting. He re*> sum of £ 15 waa in the hands of the Tre»^ r he had called them together to take step9 the hearse as was at first decided. £ j,0 fyi discussion, the Secretary was directed munioate with the parish councils of Bettws, Cellan, and Gartheli, asking fllJcl1 eeti/lg tribute a sum eqml to a penny tax. A pJ > to be held early next year.

BERTH, NEAU TREG MEETINGS.—On Thursday and Frid^^t^O week, the Rev T. E. Roberts, M.A., Ah and Rev H. Barrow Williams, powerful and eloqueut sermons to large tions.

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