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MACHYNLLETH -Siiecess.-At Llangurig Eisteddfod on June 24th, in the male championship solo, prize, £ 4 4s., out of thirty-seven entries three appeared on the platform. Mr H. R. Humphreys sang "Prologue" from (Pagliacci); Mr Watkin Hughes, Rhos, double winner at last year's National Eisteddfod, followed with Deeper and deeper stili, "Waft her angels," and Mr Watkin Barker, Newbridge, with "Now heaven in fullest glory shone." Mr Harry Evans gave an interesting adjudication, and in awarding the prize to Mr Hum- phreys, said he had a very good voice of excellent quality and was very well man- aged. There was a good deal of colouring; he was never dull, and was occasionally beautifully soft. The song required great skill, and the singer had a good idea of its meaning. (Hear, hear.') Mr Humphreys won the bass solo, "Why do the nations," out of eighteen competitors at Llanfyllm Powys Eisteddfod on Friday, and with a duett, "Watchman! What of the night," with Mr Corris Jones, Dolgelley. Montgomery Constabulary.—-Sergeant Morgan, Newtown, having retired, Ser- geant Owens, Machynlleth, will be re- moved to Newtown. P.S. Davies, Llan- fair, will be stationed at Machynlleth. P.C. Parry, Meifod, has been promoted to the rank of sergeant and will be stationed at Llaniair, P.C. Williams, Machynlleth, going to Meifod. and P.O. R E. Jones, Welshpool, going to Machynlleth. Success.1—At the Powis Eisteddfod held at Llanfyllin on Friday of last week, Mach- ynlleth Male Voice Choir, conducted by Mr J. O. Williams, won the first prize of L20 in the male voice choir competition. Mr Arthur Davies sang the solo. The adjudi- cator, Mr Harry Evans, expressed himself highly delighted with the contest BOARD OF GUARDIANS, Wednesday, June 30th.-Present: Messrs. M. E. Francis, chairman; John Edwards, vice- chairman; Mrs. M. Thomas, Messrs. Humphrey Jones, Edward Jones, E. M. Jones, John Evans, Owen Owens, Edward Hughes, Richard Hughes, John Hughes, John Edwards (Cemmaes); Lewis Lewis, Daniel Davies, T. Jenkins, David Evans, clerk; D. Morgan, assist- ant clerk; John Jones, master; Dr. A. O. Davies medical officer; and the re- lieving officers. The gowe.-A committee was appointed to report on the supply of broken stones to the Urban Council from the Workhouse and it was agreed to request the Urban Council to remove a portion of the stones already broken.—The Master reported the death of an inmate named David Davies, from Towvn. Mr. Edward Rees had officiated in the sick ward. During the month 289 vagrants were relieved, com- pared with 254 in the corresponding period.—Messrs E. M. Jones and Edward Jones were appointed to visit the House. The Present System.—The Guardians were asked to support a resolution dis- approving of the recommendations of the Poor Law Commission to abolish boards of guardians.—Mr. Humphrey Jones and Mrs. Thomas spoke in favour pf, retaining the present system as being more economical and efficient than a central body.—It was agreed, however, to take no action pending further information. Cost of Education.—With reference to the resolution passed by the Guardians at a previous meeting protesting against the increased county expenditure, a reply was received from Forden Guardians stat- ing that no action taken bv them would control the County Council. Llanfyllin Guardians did not arrive at any decision. Newtown and Llanidloes Guardians had passed a resolution protesting against what they considered the extraordinary expendi- ture in connection with education and asking that greater vigilance should be exercised. They asked the Machynlleth Guardians to pass a similar resolution and send it to the County Council.—The Assistant Clerk said the resolution was simply acknowledged by the County Council amid laughter.—On the proposi- tion of Mr Edward Jones, seconded >y Mr John Evans, a similar resolution was l passed, the Vice-Chairman say "We can let them laugh." RURAL COUNCIL, Mr. Edward Hughes. Mathafarn, presiding. Diphtheria.—The Sanitary Inspector (Mr Richard Williams) reported that three cases of diphtheria had occurred at Llan- brynmair) and one proved fatal. The only drain about the house was in good working order with a good water supply, and the surroundings and interior of the house were equal to the average of farm houses. Probably the cases were due to a previous outbreak.—On the Chairman's Sroposition, seconded by Mr. Richard [uglios (vice-chairman), a vote of con- dolence was passed with the Inspector, the outbreak having occurred in his house.— The Medical Officer (Dr Mathews) reported having examined the house and found it in a good sanitary state. He believed they had now seen the end of the outbreak at Llanbrynmair and the necessary improve- ments had been carried out. Road and 'Bridges. The Surveyor's estimate of £28 for the month was approved.—Aberystwyth Rural Council wrote that they had authorised the Surveyor to erect culverts near Cefn- gweiriog in conjunction with Machynlleth Rural Council.—Consideration of the pro- posed new bridges at Rhiwsaeson and Aberangell were further deferred pending negotiations with the county councils.— Communications were received from Corris Railway Company and Rhiwgwreiddyn Quarry Company suggesting a wider bridge instead of the footbridge at Esgairgeiliog; but Mr. Owen and the Chairman spoke against entertaining the idea of building an expensive bridge and the matter was deferred. Milk Selling. The Local Government Board wrote ask- ing what steps would be taken regarding the Medical Officer's report on the dairies and cowsheds and why the persons named were not registered?—The Clerk and In- spector were instructed to make inquiries. SALE OF DOLCARADOG. On Wednesday afternoon, before a large gathering, at the Wynnstav Hotel, Mach- ynlleth, Mr David Gillart (of Messrs. Gillart and Sons, auctioneers) oiferede for sale the Dolcaraaog estate, belonging to the late Mr. Edward Davies. a compact and valuable property lying on a slope in a capital situation about four miles from the town. The first lot offered con- sisted of the desirable holding known as Cleirie Isaf, adjacent to Dolcaradog, embracing an area of over 129 acres, in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Jones at a rental of JB48 a year. The second lot con- sisted of the ivy-clad residence (now in hand) known as Dolcaradog, with orna- mental trees and shrubbery in the fore- ground, overlooking a wide expanse of mountain and woodland and containing two reception rooms, five bed and dressing rooms, kitchen and domestic offices, with a good-sized orchard, well stocked with fruit trees close by, and a two-stall stable Surrounding the house were well-cultivated farm lands which, with the farm dwelling houso and outbuildings, were let to Mr. Rowland Breese at a yearly rent of JE44. The lot was interspersed with woods and plantations of mature growth and embraced an area of over ninety-seven acres. There was good trout fishing in the river Diflase adjoining. Mr. Edmund Gillart was the vendor's solicitor. The Auctioneer said" This afternoon I am privleged to offer you two exceedingly useful agricultural properties, properties that are favourably situated in the little valley of the Diflase, one of the tributaries of the Dovey. The properties are similar in character, both being mainly composed of grass in the shape of good sheep and cattle pastures and some thriving hay lands. Nice, compact farms they are, lying in a thriving agricultural neighbourhood, with comfortable homesteads, conveniently placed for the management of the land. They are moderately rented and each represents a sound investment, equally to a landed proprietor as to an intending tenant-owner. They are conveniently placed for markets and fairs, being within a distance of about four miles from Mach- ynlleth, and for farms of this class the approach to them is certainly quite good. These are undoubtedly very suitable hold- ings, not too large, but both in siu and value just what there is a great deal of demand for, and just what may be reason. ably expected to realise a satisfactory price at any time if brought into the market. The Auctioneer described Cleirie Isaf as a desirable sheep farm with a right of pasturage on the extensive sheepwalk on Cefn Modfedd, which was of great advan- tage to the holding. The house and buildings were conveniently arranged and in fair condition. There was a quantity of useful timber, not so much as on the other lot, but still serviceable and of not a little value,, especially for the require- ments of the farm. The holding was well watered and partly bounded by the Diflase and Hcngwm streams. Bidding for the lot commenced at £800, and it was purchased by Mr. Thomas Jones, Tymawr, the tenant, at £1,100. Referring to Dolcaradog the Auctioneer said the lot was small, but a complete residential and agricultural estate in itself. It has quite a comfortable residence, and although this has been in hand for some time it was yet in good condition. The approach was prettily bordered with fine ornamental trees and shrubs. From its commanding posrtion, it enjoyed extensive views of mountainous counrty, dotted here and there with wood- land. The house itself is well sheltered and substantially built, being almost alto- gether of fairly modern construction. With a little money spent on improve- ments, such as the laying of a supply of water right to the house, which could be done cheaply, it should be an easy matter to find a tenant for the place at a remun- erative rent. The trout fishing was an attractive feature to a good number of people, and Diflase was undoubtedly capable of affording to those fond of fishing many a pleasant hour well spent. There was also a little shooting to be had. The farm lands were let with the farm house and buildings at a yearly rent of £44 which, of course, did not include the residence. Along the riverside there were useful oak trees and poles which were very useful indeed. There was a larch planta- tion above the house, two of them, in fact. covering about three acres. The timber was of considerable value as tb,1se who were acquainted with the property knew. There is a considerable amount of mineral in the soil/' the Auctioneer re- marked, and if you do not believe you can go to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to find out." (Laughter.) Bidding for the Dolcaradog Estate commenced at JE900 and the lot was purchased at £1,240 by Mrs. Jones, Tygwyn, Aberhosan.

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