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ABERAYRON. DISTRICT EDUCATION COMMITTEE. — Present Major Price Lewes, chairman Mrs T. Z. Jones, Messrs E. J. Davies, New Quay Francis Evans, R. Beavan, Llanarth E. Lewis, Llanllwchaiarn E. Lima Jones, W. Griffiths, Morgan Evans, J. M. Howell, B. C. Jones, clerk; Tom Jones and E. Rees, attendance officers. It was decided to approve the plans for the erection of a classroom at Talgarreg. Mr John M. Howell introduced a deputation consisting of Mr Thomas Jonathan, Foelallt, and Mr Lewis Jones, Ffynondafolog, who were dele- gates appointed by a public meeting held at Ciliau Park Schoolroom on Tuesday night, July 31st. Mr Howell explained that Mr Jonathan and Mr Jones were the two managers who repre- sented Cilie district on the Llanfihangel Ystrad group of Managers. They were old inhabitants and men of weight and substance. The Revs J. T. Parry and Lewis Williams were at the meet- ing and would have been glad to join the deputa- tion but for previous engagements. Mr Parry, who acted as secretary of the meeting, had been authorized to forward to the Clerk a copy of the resolution passed at the meeting. The Clerk said that he had received a communi- cation from Mr Parry, which stated that at a meeting of the inhabitants of Cilie Aeron and the neighbourhood, held at Cilie Park School, on Tuesday, July 31st, under the presidency of Mr "V\ alter T. Davies, C.C,, chairman of the Ystrad group of managers, it was proposed by himself, seconded by Rev Lewis Williams, supported by the Chairman, Councillor J. M. Howell, and Mr Lewis Jones, Ffynondafolog, and carried unani- mously that the inhabitants of Ciliau Aeron and the neighbourhood desired to enter their most emphatic protest against the arbitrary and unfair mode of procedure adopted by the County Education Authority on the previous Friday, in the appointment of a head teacher to the Ciliau School, thereby deliberately ignoring the wishes of the people of the district, as ex- Eressed in a resolution passed by the group of .ocal Managers and forwarded by them to the Education Authority in which they petitioned that the vacancy should be advertized in the usual manner. Their action created a feeling of antagonism and unrest that would certainly not conduce to the success of the school. They further begged to appeal most earnestly to the members of the District Education Committee who have also been most inexcusably ignored by the County Education Committee to take the matter up and to do all they could to make their protest effective. Mr John M. Howell explained that the public meeting was arranged to oe held at a meeting of the Local Managers, which met for its usual deliberations on the Saturday following the meeting of the County Education Committee. Mr Thomas Jonathan said that the letter ex- pressed their views. Mr Lewis Jones said that he understood that there was a secret working beforehand to create a vacancy at Ciliau Park in order to make room for Mr Thomas, and that if the Yspytty man had been appointed to Rhydypennau, Mr Thomas would not be sent to Yspytty. He strongly resented the way Cilie Aeron had been treated. The Chairman said not being a member of the County Education Committee he did not know much about the matter. Certainly he believed that the locality had a grievance. From what he heard there was no fault to find with the char- acter or capacity of Mr Thomas, but somehow he had failed to get on with the people among whom he now resided. It was quite reasonable, so long as human nature remained what it was, that the people of Cilie should take exception. Mr Morgan Evans wished to explain that the County Education Committee had no intention of offending the people of Cilie. They were in a fix because of the deadlock at St David's. The first vacancy was at Cilie. That was why they trans- ferred him to Cilie. At the same time, he strongly objected to the manner in which the ap- pointment was rushed. If they had conferred with the members of the District Committee, they would have endeavoured to assist the County Committee. It was of the utmost im. portance that the people of the district should be consulted in the matter of the appointment. Mr E. J. Davies, a member of the committee of enquiry, disclaimed against the imputation that they had endeavoured to create a vacancy in Cil- iau Park in order to move Mr Thomas there. He readily acknowledged that the people had a grievance, but the recommendation made by them represented an extremity of their wisdom. They had to look at the matter from a county point of view. They should also remember that Mr Thomas had worked harmoniously with the people for years. The complaints against him were of a trivial cliaracter.1, Mr Lima Jones thought it was fair that the district should have every opportunity of Jetting off steam. Mr J. M. Howell thought that even from a county point of view the Committee had not done the best possible thing. When the new appoint- ment of travelling head teacher was created, Mr Thomas should have been offered that appoint- ment or an alternative. They would thus avoid that infringement with the regulations instituted so recently by the County Education Committee itself and which plainly and by general consent caused a serious grievance. The Rev W. Griffiths commented severely on the suspicion that there was an an under-current of influence beforehand. If it was made clear at a given time that the first vacancy would be given to Mr Thomas he thought the case would not give trouble. After a long discussion it was resolved. on the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr Morgan Evans, that this committee fully concurs in the views expressed by the deputation and sympath- ises with the Local Managers and the people affected in the circumstances in which they have been placed. The Committee regretted that the appointment was not made in the usual way and Particularly that the District Committee had not een consulted. For these reasons the Committee must not be held responsible for any adverse results which may accrue from this exceptional mode of appointment. Mr E. Lima Jones asked permission to state a complaint against a certain official. After the meeting had heard Mr Jones's statement, it was considered that a prima facie case for further in- vestigation had been made out. It was resolved that the charges should be formulated by Mr Jones and the Clerk, and be forwarded to the Eerson concerned, and that a special meeting be eld on August 14th to make further investiga- tion. It was resolved to recognize Jane Parry and Anne M. Jenkins as supplementary teachers. Mr Griffith Evans, inspector, gave notice chat the privies must be cleaned at Llanon and the holes in the floor repaired. Dr Lewis reported that owing to scarlet fever and measles the school had been closed. The necessary steps were taken. It was resolved to retain the services of Enoch D. Jones at this school. Mr D. Thomas, H.M.I.S.. reported that Ellen Evans, Llanarth, and Anne Williams, Mydroilyn, were granted proficiency schedule. The resignation of Daniel T. Jenkins, of Cribyn School, was accepted. It was resolved to adver- tise for a successor. It was resolved to call the attention of the Architect to the insanitary condition of Cross Inn School, also to urge him to avoid every pos- sible delay in presenting the plans of Penlone classroom. Mr Tom Jones, Llansilio, reported that the percentage of attendances of children over five years old, for July, 1906, was 85"2 for July, 1905, it was 80'5; increase, 4'7 per cent. Under five years old the percentage was 64'3, July, 1905, 50; increase. 14'3. There was a decrease in attend- ance of 2'i as compared with last month owing to a large number of odd days lost by the older children being kept home to assist at the hay harvest. The following schools qualified for a half holiday Mydroilyn, 91*5; Penlone, 90'7; Llanarth, 96. Mr Evan Rees, for Llansantffread district, reported that there was an increase of 6 in the attendance of children of over five years old. as compared with t;he corresponding July in 1905, and of 6'2 in the attendance of children below five years old. Llansilio and Llansantffread headed the list for attendances in the whole county for the quarter ended July 27th, 1906. Mr Morgan Evans moved the re-election of Major Price Lewes to the chair of the District Education Committee, and Dr Davies to the vice-chair. They had not had enough service from either of them yet and so he wished them to continue in offlue.-Major Lewes said he was ashamed of occupying the chair from year to year.—Mr Morgan Evans said he was obliged in a way to continue in the chair of the Llanarth School Board for thirty years and Major Lewes had to go on a long time to be up to that.—Mr John M. Howell seconded the proposal and said that the School Board had to be dissolved to dis- lodge Mr Morgan Evans from the chair. Other people had to die before their seats could be got at by others. (Laughter.) Major Lewes seemed to be one of them. (Laughter.)—The proposal was carried unanimously and Major Lewes thanked the Managers for their renewed confi- dence and regard.—On the motion of Mr John M. Howell, seconded by the Chairman, it was re- solved to convey to Mr W. Williams a vote of sympathy with him in his illness.—The following list of bursaries and scholarships which had been fully considered by the Sub-Committee was approved of :-Katie Lewis, Sarah Jenkins (con- ditionally), John G. Davies, Mary Ellen Morgan, Mary Jane James (conditionally), Thomas Lewis Jones, Magdalen Jones, George Loyn, Willie Hubbard, Blodwen Evans, two guineas each Mary Davies (Crosswood), Annie Evans, Tommy Davies (Royal Oak), John G. Williams, Evan Jones (Gofynach), Jenkin E. Rees, Olwen Davies, John Ll. Davies, Watkin Jenkins, Helena Davies, Margaret Gwen Evans, Elsie Jones, Tommy Wil- liams, Nesta Howell, one guinea each. At a special meeting of tiie District Committee there were present-Major Price Lew- (ohairman), Messrs Morgan Evans, J M Howell and E Lima Jones, Mr Francis Evans, Mr Dickens Lew's, archi- tect, Mr B, C Jones, clerk. The following tenders for a new school at Pennant were npene-—Thonv-ts James, Pantyrodyn, Uchaf, Llanon, f<lr S298 10s E T Davies, Aberarth, JE303 5s; William Edwards, Aberayron, £315 2s. The tender 01 Mr Thomas James was provisionally accepted. There was only one tender, viz., from Mr W Jwnes, Lam- peter, for the repairs to the boundary wall at Felisfach. It was resolved to refer this matter to the local managers for their guidance. A letter was read from Mr James Davies, C.M., Cilie Park, asking the Committee to engage Enocn W Jones as assistant teacher for a further period. Hid term of engagement concluded at the eud ot July. He asked this because the arrangements ruaue for iiia instruction of pupil teachers will necessitate another teacher (Rees James) to attend Lie County School after the holidays. So thai if botn be allowed to leave without re-engaging J cues, or engaging another, the school would be must inade- quately staffed for the coming year, wiui unly one assistant and a pupil teacher. ,r Daniel Jenkins, C.M., wrote asking permission U. ckse the school from July 27th to Sept. 3rd instead of from August 3rd to Sept. 10th, because the cuutraotois wanted to get into the premises aud for other reasons. Pormission was granted, the pei mission to apply to the National School also. ivu Jenkins also applied for a provision of the necessary new desks in time for the re-openiug oi tne school. This request was confirmed and aordtreii to be sent to the county clerk.
CARDIGAN
CARDIGAN C.M. Association.—The first preaching service was held at Tabernacle Chapel on Monday evening when the Revs T J Mor- gan, Garn, and Mr Rhys, Defy nog, preached. On Tuesday evening, the Revs Wm Lewis, Cwmparc, and John Williams, Brynsiencyn, proacihed. Two English sermons were given at the same time in Hope Congregational Chapel by the Revs B T Jones, Neath, and Tyler Davies, Bwlch, Breconshire, and the Rev T F Jones, Goppa, and another minis- ter preached at Capel Mail" Welsh Congre- gational; Chapel. On Wednesday a general church meetg was held, when the Rev B T Jones, Neath, opened the subject, which was "Dyddanwch yr lliengyI." The follow- ing ministers gave short addresses on the subjectThe Revs Mr Morgan, Tonyrefail; Rees Evans, Lianwrtvtl; Dr John Pugh, Cardiff, moderator elect for the ensuing year; and Dr Cyncidylan Jones, Whitchurch. At Tabernacle Chapel, the introductory part of the service was taken by the Rev P D Morse, Weir's Casta'e, and the Revs T J Edwards, Merthyr, and Wm Tiiomas, Maes- teg, preached. A temperance meeting was held under the presidency of the Rev T J Morgan, moderator, and addresses were given by the Revs Phillip Jones, Llandilo; Hr Aaron Davies, Barry Wm Jenkins, M.A., Swansea; Harris, Port TaiiLot (in English); and Thomas Levi. At Bethania Bapcist Chapel, the service was introduced by the Rev W G Harris, Llanbadarn, and the Revsi John Morgan, Aberdare, secretary of the Association, and r Cynddylan Jones preached. At Mount Zion English 13aptist Chapel, English sermons were preached by the Revs R C Lew.s, B.A., Aberalon, and Dr 1 h tanas Rees, Merthyr. Preaching ser- vices were auso held in the following places: —Aberporth, BiLaen anarch, Tanygroes, Pen- morfa, Ciigermn, Llechryd, and Capel Newydd. On Thwisday, a service was in- troduced by the Rev Mr Roberts, America, and the Revs Mr Presser, Colorado, Amer- joa,. and T. AVa^kins, Eerndale, preached. At Tarjernaoie Chapel the Rev W Prydderch, Swansea, preached and the Rev J. Williams, IVynsiencyn, preached at Bethania Chapei. The Rev T. J. Edwards, Merthyr, William Jenkins, M.A., Swansea: Tabenacle Chapel, the Revs 1 F Jones, Goppa, and William Richards, Briton Ferry; J R Evans, Ske- wen; J Lewis, Tenby; W7 Jones, Morriston; Phillip Jones, LAandilo; John Richards, Cwmbwrea; George Morgan, Dinas, and Wm Thomas, Maesteg, alsto preached at the ser- vices. The services throughout were fer- vent and the sernnoois impressive. Though seating for about 3,000 had been provided, the intention of open-a,ri preaching had to be abandoned and chapels utilised. The rain descended in torrents from an early hour and a heavy thuiiclerstiorm passed over the town. Still thousands of people came to the meetings from long distances. Collegiate.—Among those who took their M.A. degree a Oxford was Mr D. C. W. Thomas, St John's, College, senior master of Castlemount School, Dover, and eldest son of the Rev Thomas Thomas, vicar of Llech- ryd. Llwynadda Chapel.-Ol-i Sunday, the Revs Wm. Jenkins, M.A., Orug-glas, and W E Prythe/rch, Swansea, .conducted the anni- versary services, in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Reward. At a recent meeting of the Pembrokeshire Education Authority, iii was decided to award a book to a scholau- at the Moylgrove Council School for not having having missed an attendance for nine years in the school. Recital at the Guildhall.—The programme of the recital given by Madame Tivy Davies and her husband, Herr Walter Meyrowitz, at the Guildhall, Cardigan, on Wednesday evening, August 8th, consisted of folk songs of tihe foutr nations. Treat.—The annual treat to the members of the Mwldan Mission took place at Traeth- saith and the day's outing was thoroughly enjoyed. A competitive meeting was held on the sands and suitable p,rizes awarded. Board of Guardians.—On Thursday there wtere present Messrs, T H Williams (in the chair,) E P Jenkins, D Jones, H M Evans, Evan Lewis (Meline), T D Ilbnven, H 0 Davies, D J George, and J Evans (Tyhir)— Copies of the Clerk's aiinuail- absti-aet of ac- counts were laid on the table.-A precept was received from the Pembrokeshire County ',r Council for J3429 lis lid, being for a county rate of lld, and for elementary education of 2d in the pound. Pilovi-cled Schools.—The monthly meeting of the Managers was held on Tuesday. July 31st., the memjbers present being the Rev J Williams (chairman), Metssrs J Stephens, J Daniel, Thomas Watkins, and T Davies. The question of staffing the Cardigan Council School came under consideration. It was shown that the attandance was equal to but the average was 100, with a liedmaster, an uncertificated assistant, and a monitor. This showed that there was forty to the good and that an additional staff was not re- quired, and the application, consequenly, of a pupil teacher who had passed the King's scholarship to be kept on was not enter- tained. In the girls' department they had a staff equal to 140 with an average of 115. The consideration of an increase in this staff was deferred. In the infant department they had a staff of one certificated teacher, one uncertificated, and one supplemental, for 225 children, which would leave a margin of 25.-nie, Chairman said he had been in- formed by the Master that there was no foundation for the complaints made about bark being taken from tn-ees for school pur- poses. The Lifeboat.—The hon. secretary of the Cardigan branch received £ 3 3s 6d from Cap- tain J T Evans, Richmond, Napier-street, Cardigan, the proceeds of a collection made on (board the s.s. "Westward Ho," in his ocimmand. Captain Jones, of the s.s. Richard Grenvi'lle" for flhe past two years has made similar collections. Death of a Minister.—The Rev Wm Lewis, Neuadd. near New Quay, one of the oldest Calvinistic Methodist ministers in Cardigan- shire, died on Monday morning, July 30th. OyctIe Accident.—On Sunday evening, as Mr Wm Evans,, insurance agent, was return- ing home to Cardigan after attending divine service at Lfechrvd Chapel, he came in col- lision with a cyclist (Mr Thomas, guard on the G.W. Railway) between Novaddwilym and Turnpike-bach, and sustained serious in- juries. especially to fihe head. He was re- moved home in an unconscious state and on Monday morning was in a perToue condition. Mr William Evans died from his injuries on Tuesday morning without regaining consious- ness. He received injuries trJ, his skull. He was much respected and Sympathy is ex- tended to the family in their pad bereave- ment. Mr Evans was one of tho«e farmers who were evicted in Cardiganshire for voting Libei-ai, in the 1868 general election. School Ti'°at.—The Sunday School and con- gregation of Blaenvwaun Baptist Church. St Dogmells, had their annual trreat on Bank Holfdt'ay at PoDpit Sands. Bank Holiday.-—The day was beautifully fine and motcfr cars and other conveyances brought a. ,l'a¡rge number of pleasure seekers to the town, who, togetibor, with the towns- people made G-wbert-on-the-Sea their ren. dezvous. all the vehicles and boats in t' town being requisitioned to Convey them down there.
LLANON
LLANON Visitors.—The place is now full of visitprs, mostly relatives of the inhabitants. This year they have brought over with them whole families so that one meets along the roads many strange faces of children. The eisteddfod is probably the cause of this in- rush in addition to the growing popularity of the place as a health- resort' with a per- fectly safe beach. Morfa Hiiil. Danger signals have been lately put up at the top of this hill, and any broken skulls found at the bottom henceforth will probably be found empty. This is a laudable remedy at this spo, and the Road Surveyor is to be praised for procuring the danger sign. Eisteddfod.—Many and varied are the false rumours afloat, concerning the chair eistedd- fod advertised in another column. These prove that there is great talent abroad for mischief, yet the prospects of the venture (weather favourable) are highly encouraging and the entries are very satisfactory throughout. As an answer to the rumours afloat, the follcnying correspondence should be decisive: Levant, Llanon, August 6th, 1906. Dr Lewis, M.O.H. Sir As rumours have been set afloat that t'he village is in- fected with contagious diseases, we beg to apply to you for a report as, to t'he actual state of things in the place so that we may give publicity to yo,ur,i-oply by means of the Press. Thanking you in anticipation. I remain, yours respectfully, T. R. Davies, secretary to the Eisteddfod Committee. Reply. Re "ScanJet Fever Epidemic." Dear Sir,—In answer tj yours of yesterday's date, I beg to state tl hat there is not at present in the viliage of Llanon or here- abouts a sl-iigle case of scarlet o(r any other fever. All the houses where the scarlet fever did takd place have been washed out and thoroughly disinfected. I remain, yours sincerely, Jenkyn Lewis, M.R.O.S., Eng., medical officer of health for the district. To Mr T R, Davies, the secrotfairy of the Eis- teddfod Committee. Obituary.-Mirs, Cruickshank, the wife of Mr T Cruiekshank, supervisor, Queen's-road. Aberystwyth, was buried at Llansantffraid Churchyard on Saturday. The body was brought from Abeirystwyth by hearse. The villagers met the hearse outsfide the place, and the funeral 'by the time it) reached the Churchyard was a very large one. The Rev D Lewis, vicar of the parish, officiated in English at the graveside. The sympathy of all heire is ex'.erded to tthe bereaved family.
TREGARON
TREGARON Correction. We are asked to state that the Rev. Jenkin Jones, M.A., at St Oaron's Church, is not the only son of Mr J C\.hn Jones, Primrose House. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. Tuesday, August 7th. Present Mr D D Evans, chairman Messrs D Davies, E Lloyd, Peter Davies, H Herbert, D Williams, T Jones, John Jones, M LI. Williams, John Jones, John Evans, D J Williams, D Jenkins, Llangeitho Evan Evans, M Howell, Yspytty Jenkin Lloyd, clerk; M Morgan, master S Trerzonning, surveyor; Dr Lloyd and Dr Morgan, medical officers. Mr Bircham's Report.— Members of the Com- mittee entrutted with the taek of making remarks upon Mr Bircham's annual report being absent, the Master said that in view of tht: criticisms recently passed upon the administration of the Tregaron Union at a meeting of the Aberystwyth Guardians, he had compiled a return showing their relative position which amply proved that Aberystwyth Union was certainly not in a p sition to cast stones at Tregaron. It was said that they at Tregaron were going to the bad fast, but the return submitted showed tht if anyone were on that road it was Aber- ystwyth Union itself. (Laughter.) He had based his tigures upon tbebasisof a comparison betwetu the last financial year and that of ten y. an ago. -Mr Hugh Herbert was glad to find tiiai they were in so favourable a positi n. It w J.< surpr. ing what a lot of ignorance existed upoo the ques- tion. A minister in addressing a public meeting declared that Tregaron Guardians only gave an average of 3s as out relief (Laughter.) Ministers were supposod to know what they »vcri.' talk ng about. The statement was promptly cotilradicleo for the other side of the story was t-dcl —The Master said that the statement was m ile at tb Aberystwyth Board that Tregaron wa-, on the down grade, but the figures shown1 t, at they were not alone. Aberystwyth Union had enough to do to compare their own different without casting any reflections upon others. (daughter ) —A member, Nevpr mind them, they are often In trouble themselves. (Laughter.) Lun.cy.-The Chairman commented upon the report of Dr Goodall, of the Carmarthen Union, upon lunacy and the origin of insanity. The Guardians might profitably study the question as it concerned them intimately in the discharge of their duties.—The Matter said the question of the treatment of imbeciles had been repeatedly discussed. At Aberystwyth Union it had often been the theme of discussion. There was a marked difference between hereditary and ctses of fitful insanity. At Tregaron there were many cases of constitutional weakminded persons who had never enj >yed their full mental faculties. It was more difficult to deal with them man cases of persons who from some c;use had temporarily lost their reason. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL, Mr Peter Davies presided. Appointment of Inspector.—A letter was read from the Local Government Board asking for further particulars relative to the appointment and qualifications of Mr Evan Evans. sanitary inspec- tor.—Instructions were given to reply giving the required particulars and pointing out that the appointed person has worked satisfactorily since appointment and by early training and adaptability he bids fair to justify his selection. Water Supply. -Another letter from the Local Government Board was read, adverting to the Medical Officer's report and wishing to be informed as to the position of the Tregarou water supply question.—Mr D Davies If the truth were told, it would be that nothing had been done. (Laugh ter.)—Mr Evan: Evans said it appeared to him thttt the fault for the delay was aue to the Parish Council and not to them. -The Clerk But the L< cal Government Biard saddle the responsi- bility upon the Rural Council. The question re- mains in abeyance at present. The Parish Council scheme of supply by pumps was not approved by the Rural Council, while the alternative scheme was not adopted as being too expensive for a small place with a limited number of residents.—Dr Lloyd did not approve of the pump solution. He had been much struck with the state of the earth when the foundations for the bridge were laid down. He viewed water obtained from those conditions with suspicion.—Mr D D EVhns ques- tioned what alternative they had ?—Dr Lloyd said they should secure a supply from running water at all costs. The difficulty was the gradient to tap the supply high enough, to supply all Tregaron with a sufficiency. He did not think anyone could be found to object to a clean supply of water. What they objected to was the expense of procur- ing it.—Tne Clerk The question is one for Caron Lower only. They will be liable for all the expense and according to one of the schemes suggested it would be a ser.ous one, but the need is great though many would object.—Mr M Ll. Williams Then what the" Cambrian News" says is true that many would prefer to drink dirty water to paying for clean." (Laughter.)—On the proposi- tion of Mr D D Evans, it was decided to reply to the Board's letter stating ail the facts and that the District Council failed to approve of either of the schemes prepared by the Parish Council and that they were now pressing upon the latter to propound another and more practicable scheme. Sanitary.—The Inspector in his report embodied a report of the Committee eppointed to investigate the Pontrhydfendigaid water suppiy. They re- commended that new pipes should replace the pre- sent ones which were corroded, the new ones to be of larger dimensions and supplied with a spring tap. —The recommendation was luii irled. Drains,-On the proposition of Mr D J Williams, it was decided to adopt the Inspector's suggestion to place a dam in the river lLenig in order to flush the drains more effectively, the river being now too low and the valve placed too high to allow the flushing to be done thoroughly.-A Member doubted whether the work had ever been done as thoroughly as it should.—Mr D J Williams urged alterations to be done to the sewage tank to relieve the present over-full coditi n.- Instructions were given to carry the work out; and also to pro- cure quotations for new manhole covers. Ftynon Ceitho.—The Inspector reported unfav- curably upon the state of the well at this place The wulL should be wideucd at the sides and certain accumulation should be removed.-Mr Hugh Herbert questioned why they should spend money upon tins well, whita they spent nothing upon others in the Union ?-The Clerk replied that the parish itself would h,, v,, to pay for the im- provements made.—The Chairman explained that the well supplied a large, number of people with water, the quality of which was excellent —The work was sanctioned. A Pernicious Practice.-The" Inspector called attention to the offensive state of the river at Pontrhydfendigaid, into which all kinds of filth were thrown, while pigstyes and privies also drained into it. He suggested that notice boards should be put up warning the inhabitants against the practice, while the pigstyes and privies should be disconnected from the stream. The water was drunk by cattle lower down, but recently in account of its bad state, the cattle declined to drink it. (Laughter).-Dr Lloyd said that it was distinctly illegal to discharge sewage into rivers, but the custom obtained elsewhere. Glasgow, for instance, discharged their sewage into the Clyde below the city. It was, however, from all points of view a practice to be discouraged.—Mr Thomas did not defend the system in any way, but how were the people to dispose of the refuse if the present method were forbidden? Mr Jone (Gwnnws) They should pray for¡-1 big flood and make good use of it. (Laugbter -Mr M Howell What then of Tregaron ? Were they to under- stand that the same rule applied to Tregaroi>? They could not have different rules for different districts. If illegal at one place it was equally illegal at another. Mr D J Williams protested against leaving tbe matter in abeyance. They should back up their officials strongly. They had a Inspector who, so far, was doing well. It was their duty to encourage him by carrying out his recommendations.—It was decided to delegate the necessary power to the Inspector and Medical Officer—Mr Jones (Gwnnws) And add Tregaron to it ? (Laughter) Rhos y Wlad Bridge.—Mr D Davies asked what progress had been made?—Mr Tregonuing said that his hands were yet too full to undertake the new contract. At present they were doing all in their power to rtmove the large stones from the roadside, some of which proved to be hard and difficult to deal with. He pleaded for a free hand for a month to proceed. Then he would be able to grapple with the other matter. He could not proceed with the two at the same time.—Mr Evan Evans said that the best time for constructing the bridge would soon be over.—Mr Howell was satis- fied with the work done by the Surveyor.—Mr Evan Evans said that an election was in sight. (Laughter). Upon the hopes of the bridge being constructed, the hopes of Mr Howell and himself of being returned again rested. (Laughter). He therefore earnestly hoped that the Surveyor would proceed with the matter without delay, (Laughter.)
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It is stated that a movement is on foot to make the Hon. Wm. Ormsby-Gore, deputy constable of Harlech, Castle. We understand that the family possess a. legal claim to the office, though the late Lord Harlech allowed his rights in tjlis respect to remain in abey- ance. Mr David Davies, M.P., proposes to leave Plasdinani in about a week's time on a visit to the Rocky Mountains. He hopes to be iback about the beginning of October. On Tuesday, tihe Duke of Connaught had a narrow escape while motoring from Mon- mouth to Rhayader, in Wales. Another car dashed into his and both vehicles were wrecked. The duke was not injured. On Tuesday a boat containing a family party of nineteen was upset in the Medway. One woman was drowned. A father swam ashore with two children on his back and one held by his teeth.