The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

ABERYSTWYTH BOARD OF GUARDIANS, Monday, February 21st.—Present: Mr Dl. Jenkins, Bryn- carnedd, chairman; Mrs. Morgan, Pen- llwyn. Mrs. E. H. James, Mrs. J. T. Davies, Mrs Captain Doughton, Messrs B. E. Morgan, Hugh Hughes, J. R. Griffiths, John Morgan, Brynymor-road; John Motrgaai, Trinity-place, Aberyst- wyth; E. J. Evans, Cnwcybarcud, Dd. James. John Richards. Trefeirig; David 0ones, Llanbadarn Lower; Thomas Jenkins, Llanfihangel Lower; J. G. Stephens, Llancynfelin; David Lewis, Llanrhystyd; Ll. J. Lewis, J. L. Powell, Cwmrheidol; D. J. Benjamin, Henllys; E L. Jones, Vaenor Upper; T. Oliver Jones. Llanfihangel Upper; R. L. Thomas Tirmynach: John Roberts, Uchayndre; David ames) Fronhaul; J. M. Jones Llanddeinol; John Davies, Llanychaiarn; E. J. Williams, Enoch Jenkins, Ceulanamaesmawr; J. Bunce Morgan, Glanfread- David Edwards, Uanilar: Evan Hughes, Issayndre; Owen Morgan, assistant clerk; William Lloyd, master; and the relieving offivers. In the Firing Line.—The Chairman said members would be interested to know that the vice-Chairman, Lieut. Llewellin, had proceeded to the firing line. He saw a letter from him that morning, in which he expressed a, wish to be kindly remembered to all his friends. The least the meeting could do was to send greet- ings to Lieut Llewellin with congratulations and wishes for his safe and speedy return. From what a chaplain had told him nothing was so welcome by the men at the front as letters from friends at home. They were cheered to know that they were kindly remembered and well thought of "fcy their friends. Lieut. Llewellin who Pad) been transferred from the Welsh Artillery to another well-known division, was fifty-two years of age, and those members who were advancing in years could show their fellow-feeling so that a word from them would cheer him.—Mr. J. R. Griffiths, in seconding a proposition that a message should be sent, said they all admired tne courage and self-sacrifice displayed by Lieutenant Llewellin.—The proposition was agreed to with cheers. Assessment Committee.—Mr. J. R. Griffiths proposed and Mr. Hugh Hughes seconded that Mr. John Morgan, Bryny- mor-road. should be appointed a member of the Assessment Committee in the place of the late Mr. William Thomas.—The proposition was agreed to unanimously.

The National Eisteddfod. AN INTERESTING SUGGESTION. The Mayor (Alderman John Evans) pre- sided over a meeting ot the Executive Committee on Thursday evening. The following letter was read from the Rev W. M. Roberts, the Vicarage, Uan. gedwyn, author of the reply to the "Per- fidious Welshman" :—If a poor man may so suggest would it not be worth following the example of the Llangollen Eisteddfod of 18-58 and to raise the value of "torch aur" (golden torque) to be given to the bravest soldier of Welsh nationality who .has fought in the present war I am the son of Elis Wyn o Wyrfai who ran Eben Fardd a close race in that famous Eistedd- fod. The suggestion was favourably received; but questions were asked as to who would adjudicate and the period involved. Mr T. H. Edwards thought the prize would, have to be divided as every V.C. from Wales would be included. Professor Stanley Roberts proposed that the prize should also be open to sailors. He knew of one who deserved the prize. The submarine commander who sank the "Undine" was a Welshman. Oapt. Doughton seconded the proposi- tion, which was agreed to. Consideration of the suggestion made in the letter was referred to the Literary Committee. Mr Jenkin James_, hon. secretary, re- ported that the amount of the guarantee bond up to date was £843 8s., the amount required being JE500. It was announced that the list was still open and those wish- ing to sign are asked to communicate with Brofessor Edwards. The sub-committees presented their re- ports on the amended programme, which were accepted in accordance with the de- cision to curtail the competitions to a two- days programme and to reduce the prize money. In the literary section several prizes were reduced and it was decided to omit the pryddest as-well as the draraa competition, owing to insufficient trine to prepare for the latter. Mr Ivor Evans, hon. secretary of the Arts Committee, reported that the num- her of competitions had been reduced from eighty-one to forty-eight and the prize money from JB199 18s. 8d. to £106 8s. Professor Bryner Jones, chairman of the Arts Oommajttee, explained that all the competitions intended for school children were retained. M. Minne. the well known Belgian sculptor, had been asked to act as one of the adjudicators and Mr Augustus John in the place of Mr Ralph Fisher, who is in Egypt. Mr W. D. Owen, hon. secretary of the Musie Committee, reported that the choral, orchestral, and brass band com- petitions were deleted. There will, how- ever, be a mixed choir competition, as well as competitions for ladies and chil- drens choirs. It was reported that Mr T. H. Edwards had kindly consented to act as joint hon- orary secretary with Mr Jenkin James. His appointment was confirmed on the proposition of Mr D. C. Roberts, seconded by Mr C. M. Williams, both of whom ex- I pressed the belief that Mr Edwards would devote himself whole-heartedly and suc- -cessfully ia his new sphere of activities. Mr T. J. Samuel has been appointed chairman of the Finance and General Pur- poses Committee with Mr. D. G. Griffiths as secretary.

PONTERWYD. Obituary.—On Wednesday, 16th Febru- ary. gloom was cas^, over the whole dis- trict by the sudden death of Mr. Thomas Edwards. Castle House. In the morning to was about as usual and appeared to be in the best of health, but about mid-dav he pired suddenly. Death was due to heart failure. The deceased was about sixty-three years of age and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. His genial manner and affectionate disposition won for him a host of friends. The large number of people attending his funeral proved how highly respected and esteemed he was. His funeral was one of the largest exner seen in the district. His character was a living expression of the angels' song. "On Earth Peace Goodwill Toward Men." Mr Edwards was a native of Cwmystwyth where he worked for many years as a miner. Afterward he went to London where he conducted a prosperous business for fifteen years. On retiring from business he went to live at Aber- ystwyth at which place he remained for another fourteen years. The last four years of his life were spent at Ponterwyd where he was greatly respected and beloved by all the inhabitants. Deep sympathy is felt with his bereaved family in their great loss and sorrow. Their feelings and those of his many friends are well ex- pressed in the famous couplet, "O! for the touch of a vanished hand and the sound of a voice that is still." The funeral took place on Saturday at Eglwys Newydd, Cwmystwyth, where the services were conducted by the Rev. Noah Jones, vicar. The officiating ministers at the house were Rev. D. Lloyd Cwmystwyth, and the Rev. T. E. Robert, Shiloh Aberystwytth. The Cortege started from Ponterwyd about 1-20 p.m., and included about twenty-seven carriages. Several people walked to Devil's Bridge and some even to Cwmystwyth. Beautiful wreaths were sent bearing the following names. Mother and Getta; Tom and Ethel; John and Edith; Florrie and Isaac Phyllis. Zeta. Idns, and Megan Rhys and Oeredig; Little Morfudd; Mr and Mrs Fred Hughes, London; Thomas' Creameries employees; Miss B. Winscom and Mr and Mrs Slade. London. The chief mourners were Mrs Edwards, (widow) Mrs Morris, Miss Edwards, (daughters) Mr Tom Edwards and Mr John Edwards, London; (sons) and Mr John Edwards, Cwmystwyth, (brother). Included in the attendance were the following from Aber- ystwyth Mr and Mrs T. W. Powell. Miss Powell, Mr. J. Evans (mayor of Aberyst- wyth), Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Thomas, Mr. Samuel, C.C., Mr. Rowland, draper; Mr. D. M. Jones, Miss Owen, Mrs. Morgan, Trinity-plaoe; Mr. Roberts, tobacconist; and Mr and Mrs Hughes, Minfor, Penllwyn Cull i ford J [Aberystwyth I LANCE-CORPORAL THOMAS, D.C.M., Llanbadarn. Lance-corporal Joseph Thomas, of the Bombers Section 2nd Royal Scots son oi Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas, china dealers, Llanbadarn, has written to his parents as follows:—"You will be very pleased to hear that I have won the D.C.M. My officer came and told me about it while I was in the trenches last night. All my comrades congratulated me over it." He will also be congratulated by all who know him locally on obtaining the distinguished conduct medal, which it is generally known he has well deserved. He has been on active service since the commencement of the war and was wounded twelve months last Christmas. He has subsequently been home on leave, completely recovered. PRIVATE J. HAYDN THOMAS, Tregaron, With the A.O.C. at Dover. Previous to 11 enlistment had passed senior Central Welsh Board examination from Tregaron County School. Rees] [Lampeter PERCY A. ROBINSON, Llanybyther. Master Percy Abel Robinson, of Westeria, Llanybyther, a lad barely eighteen years of age. was brought up at Muller's Orphan, age, Bristol, apprenticed to a wheelwright, is doing his bit to make our gallant soldiers as happy as possible by devoting all his spare moments to knitting, which he learnt while at the Orphanage. He has knitted this winter over seven pairs of socks and has presented the Aberduar and Rhydybont Sewing and Knitting Classes with the socks he made. to be sent to the troops. His workmanship is highly praised by the ladies who superintend the classes. PRIVATE W. JONES THOMAS, R.W.F., Tregaron. Serving in France, doing trench work for the past three months.

GOGINAN. Local Te-ent.Nfi- H. M. Evans, Post Office, and Miss Dora Evans, Druid, two Goginan musicians, were engaged as artistes at an organ recital at Ystumtuen week last Saturday when they gave a good account of themselves. Temperance Meeiing.-Last Jbriday evening a temperance meeting was held at Dyffryn Chapel and, in spite of the storm and the rain, there was a good number present. The chair was taken by the appointed Chairman (the Rev. W. J. Williams, Goginan). After the singing ot a hymn and being led in prayer by Mr J. Morris, Penllwyn, the meeting was addressed by the Chairman. Mr R. Jones, postmaster, Aberystwyth, also gave an excellent recitation bearing on temperance. Mr. Edwin Jones, Aberystwyth, also spoke a few words. The chief speaker of the meeting was Mr. H. J. Williams (Plenydd), the renowned speaker on tem- perance and those present, who had heard him speak on previous occasions, testified that they never heard him more impressive than during the meeting on Friday night. It is to' be hoped that the strong appeals will bear good fruit. A collection was I made in aid of the Temperance Union. After the usual vote of thanks to the speakers and to the Chairman, the meeting was brought to a close by singIng" Ma-rchog Iesu yn Llwyddianus." Bereavement.—Sad news reached Mrs. James. New Inn, Owmerfin, on Saturday morning, her husband having been acci- dentally killed by a fall of roof in a mine in Colorado. America. The accident occurred on January olst. Much sym- pathy is felt with her. her two little boys, and other relatives in their bereavement. Acknowledgment. -Many letters have been received by the Rev W. J. Williams from the local men with the colours in different parts acknowledging the receipt of parcels of comfort sent them by the Goginan Knitting Class. The Committee were pleased to find that the parcels ) reached their destination and that their contents were so acceptable. The Com- mittee, of which the Rev. W. J. Williams is chairman, Mr. v Herbert, secretary, and Mr. Daniel Morgan, treasurer, also all the ladies who have been so faithful, are much to be praised for the good work they have done this winter. i PRIVATE T. AUBREY THOMAS, R.W.F Tregaron. Son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Thomas, Cam- brian House, who have three sons with the colours. Two joined at the commence- ment of the war and have been long in the trenches. CORP OR Air JOHN PARRY JONES, Barmmith. l/7th Royal Welsh Fusiliers only son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Jones. Glanllyn, Bar- mouth, who volunteered in September, 1914, and last August took part in the Suvla Bay landing and subsequent fighting. He was promoted corporal on the battle- field, and remained in the trenches until the evacuation, proceeding to Egypt, where he is now stationed. He is among the few who have been fortunate to escape wounds or serious disease; but has under- gone his full share of the hardships and privations which fell to the lot of our young men in that land of suffering. RIFLEMAN G. R. JONES, Portmadoc. Of The Elms, Pentrefelin, Fortmadoc, joined with fourteen other young Welsh- men from Treharris, Glamorganshire, the Hth Battalion Rifle Brigade at the out- break of the war. They have been at the front in France eight months, experiencing very severe weather. On the 1st of January Rifleman Jones contracted bron- chial catarrh and was admitted to hospital at Calais, taking three days of transit in an ambulance barge. Thence he was re- moved to a convalescent camp in Boulogne, where he remains. He is recovering and hopes to be soon well enough to return to the trenches.

SWYDDFFYNON Success Abroad.—It is with the liveliest feelings of satisfaction that we call the attention of old Swyddffynon boys to the successful career of Mr. J D. Jenkins, son of the late Mr John Jenkins. Shop, Swydd- ffynon. Mr. Jenkins is a chemist by pro- fession, and after years of experience in the London trade went to Bombay as manager of one of Messrs. Philiips and Co., chemists. In a few years Mr. Jenkins was promoted general manager of thefirm and, judging from the Bombay newspapers, occupies a great and responsible position among the trading fraternity there. Mr. Jenkins was chosen last Fears as master of the Bombay Trades Association and delivered the annual review of local trade on January 26th of the present year. That the event was an important one may be gathered from the fact that all the Bombay newspapers reported the address in full, and several of them devoted their chi-ef leading article to the same subject. The Advocate of India" especially referred to the ability shown in the review and urged the Legislative Council of (Bombay to lend a sympathetic ear to its claims and warn. ings. lr. Jenkins, according to the Bombay papers, has done yeoman work since the war started in calling attention to the enormous amount ot trade that was being still carried on by German firms in India. Mr. Jenkins's work in this respect has considerably curtailed the amount of enemy trading in India. All the residents of Swyddffynon rejoice at his success and wish him continued prosperity on "India's coral strand." Eggs for Wounded Sodiers.-The Coun- cil School children are making an egg collection for the benefit of wounded soldiers. The authorities of Bethel Bap- tist Chapel under the stimulating influ- ence of Mr. Thomas Davies. Black Lion, have already made a start by contributing j81 for the good cause. It is to be hoped that every household will remember that the soldiers have undergone pain and fatigue in order to enstire our safety, and will act accordingly.

PENNANT. Funeral.The funeral of Mr. David Davies, Cefngwrthafan, whose death was reported last week, took place on Monday. It was very largely attended, being one of the largest witnessed in the district for many years. Among the ministers of different denominations present were the Revs. E. Morgan, B.A., Pennant; E. Jones, Rhiwbwvs; W. Richard and E. Moses Davies. Llanon • H. Lloyd, Bwlchy- Uan; J. Joel, Gosen; D. T. Thomas, Nebo; Lewis Williams, Alltyblacca, Llanwnen, and others. The Rev. J. Evans, Abermeurig, was regretfully unable to be present. There were also present a large number of the members of the C.M. Monthly Meeting for South Cardigan, of which the deceased was a member. Letters of sympathy with the family in their bereavement vcie num- erous, including a sympathetic letter from Mr. Roger Lloyd, agent of the Gogerddan and Monachdv estates. The mourners in- cluded the widow, three sons, and three daughters, four grand-sons, and a sihter of the deceased (Mrs. W. Jones, Gelligarn- eddau, Llangybi). The Revs. L. Williams, E. Jones, and 1. Joel, officiated at the house. At the chapel the Rev. E. Morgan. B.A., Pennant, preached. The ti lies "Aberystwyth" and "Nefoedd" were sung with great pathos, especially the hitter to the words "Ar 01 Gofidiau Dyrus Daith, and MissJ M Jonep played the Dead March. The Revs. H. Lloyd, W. Richards, and D. T. Thomas took part in the service at the graveside. The tune "Alexander," to the words Yn y Dyfroedd Mawr a'r Tonau," was sung. J I BUGLER W. F. JAMES, Portmadoc. l/6th R.W.F., son of Mr. and Mrs. J. James, 7 Lombard-street, Portmadoc, was in the Snvla Bay landing and is now in hospital at Malta recovering from ex- posure. SERGEANT JOHN OWEN, Portmadoc. CORPORAL WILLIAN OWEN. Portmadoc. The above are portraits of Sergt. J. Owen and Corporal William Owen, sons of Mr. John Owen, porter at the Cambrian Rail- way Station, Portmadoc. They served with the Portmadoc Company of the l/6th R.W.F., Territorial Force, in Gallipoli, and were in the Suvla Bay landing. Sergt. Owen, who was promoted from the rank of corporal at the Dardanelles, is now in a convalescent home at Malta suffering fiom frost-bite and rheumatism. Corporal Win. Owen has also been in hospital at Madras suffering from frost-bite and exposure. He is now home. He was promoted corporal at the Dardanelles. PRIVATE MORRIS ROWLAND JONES, Portmadoc l/6th R.W.F., Territorial Force, son of Mr Evan Jones. 7, Railway-place. Portmadoc. He was wounded in Suvla Bay and was lately in hospital suffering from the effects of exposure, but since recovered and rejoined his regiment in Egynt. He was a gardener in the employ of Mr. J. E. Greaves, lord lieutenant of Carnarvonshire and joined the Territorials on the outbreak of hostilities.

LLANILAR Debating Society.-Aother pleasant and instructive evening was spent by the Society on Friday when the subject for debate was "Do the County Council fulfil its Duties in the Best Manner t" Mr. E. E. Hughes, Falcon Hotel, in a well- prepared paper, stated the extensive powers and duties of county councils and proceeded to prove that the account of their stewardship was gratifying. Mr D. W. Lewis, Cwrtycadno, was humorous in his allusions to the various classes which composed the Council and the way they tried but "failed" to carry out the work which ought to be done. After a pleasant I discussion, in which Messrs M. X Jones, Edward Lloyd, R. Davies, T. M. Thomas, and Morgan Edwards took part, the majority of the members were of opinion that the Council did not carry out its duties for the good of the inhabitants. This week's debate being the last of the session, it is expected that the members will attend in full force. At this meeting officers for next year will be chosen.

CAMBRIAN RAILWAY. COMPANY. The report of the directors of the Cam- brian Railways Company to be submitted to the half-yearly meeting to-day (Friday) states that the accounts and statistical returns for the year ended December 31st, 1915, were again presented in a modified form owing to the continued control of railways by the Government and the arrangement relating to the compensation payable to railway companies during the period of Government control. The arrangement provided for the Government making up the aggregate net receipts of the railways to the amount of the aggre- gate net receipts for 1913, with a proviso that the compensation should be reduced in the same proportion as such receipts for the first half of 1914 were less than those for the first half of 1913. It has since been agreed that that proviso should cease to operate as from the 1st January, 1915, in consideration of the companies undertak- ing to relieve the Government of twenty- five per cent. of the amount of the war bonus granted in February to employees who come within the railway conciliation scheme. The bonus to other railway employees and a subsequent general in- crease in the bonus are however, borne wholly by the Government as a working expanse. After providing for all net revenue charges, including interest at the full rat< of four per cent. for the year on D deben- ture stock and appropriating L10,000 to general reserve, there remains at the credit of net revenue a surplus of C5,W8 Os. 4d to be" carried forward, in addition to the old surplus of P,6,134 5s. under the scheme of arrangement, 1885. Warrants for the interest on the A, B. C, and D debenture stocks will be posted on the ,29th February. MAWDDWY RAILWAY. The sixth annua 1 meeting of the Mawddwy Railway Company was held at the Glyndwr Institute, Machynlleth, on Tuesday. Lord Herbert Vane-Tempest, K.C.V.O., presided in the absence of Lieut.-Col. David Davies, M.P., the chair- man. There were also present Mr R. C. Amyyl, Lligwy, director representing Merioneth County Council, and Colonel Norton, Dolcorsllwyn, with Mr G. Edwards representing the Secretary (Capt. and Adjutant W. J. Evans) who is on military service. The Directors in submitting the statements of account for the year ended December 31st reported as follows:—The control of the Company's railway by the Government in common with other rail- way^ in Great Britain, referred to in last year's report, has continued throughout the year. The revenue for the year 1915 is based upon the aggregate net receipts during the year 1913, in accordance with the arrangement made by the Executive Committee appointed by the Government in pursuance of an Order in Council made on the 4th August, 1914, under the pro- visions of the Regulations of the Forces Act, 1871. The net capital expenditure has been £ 18,616 18s. Id. The balance standing to the credit of capital account isi JB1 8s. 3d. The net receipts of the Company for the year 1915 have been R431 16s. 8d. as compared with R434 10s 7d in 1914. These figures are approximate only, and subject to such revision as cir- cumstances may require when the final settlement is made at the termination of the period of Government control. The balance standing to the credit of net re- venue account is L264 19s. 9d. After allowing for interest on debenture stock for the three months ended 31st December. 1915, the Directors recommend payment of a. dividend of four per cent. on the ordin- ary shares. Under Section 42 of the Mawddwy Railway (Light Railway) Order, 1910, the balance will be credited to the debenture redemption fund to accumulate at compound interest and be applied in or towards the redemption of debenture stock. The retiring director, Lord Herbert Vane-Tempest, was re-elected, as well as the retiring auditor, Mr John Evans (Welshpool).

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I TREGARON. BOARU CF GUARDIANS, February 22nd.- Present: Mr Timothy Evans, Deriodyn, vice-chairman, pi-esiding the Rev T. R. j Davias, Llanddewi-brefi; Messrs Evaa j Evans, Lledrod Lower; D. J. Williams, W. R. Morgan, John Owen, Caron Lower; Dl. Jenkins, Gwynfil; D. Davies, I Gartheli: John Lodwicks, Wm Morgan, Nantcwnlle; D. Jenkins, Pontrhydfen- digaid; Thomas Edwards, Lledrod Upper; J. W. Davies, Llangeitho; David i Davies. Blaendoithie; Abraham Morgan, D. J. Davies, Ysbytty; R. D. Arch, Caron Upper; David Davies, Werndriw; D. D. Evans, Llanio; Jenkin Lloyd, elerk: Rees Rowlands, relieving officer; Peter Williams. treasurer; E. C. Evans, sanitary inspector; S. Tregoning, E. R. Lloyd, surveyors; Dr J. Morgan, Dr J. T. Lloyd, medical officers. Military Pensions.—It was agreed to support a resolution drawing the Govern- ment's attention to the abuse of the prac- tice of the commutation of pensions. The resolution stated that a great proportion of vagrants of the service type were men who had squandered their commuted pen- sions and later had become a menace to town and countryside. If the practice could not be entirely abolished more stringent care should be taken in adminis- I tration so that only men of excellent char- acter would be permitted to commute and then only after full enquiry into the nature and soundness of anv proposed in- vestment. Medical Officership and War Service. The Clerk stated that in accordance with instructons given at the previous meeting at the request of the Local Gov- ernment Board he wrote to the medical tribunal for the county for their observa- tions on the appointment of Dr J. T. Vhyd., 4ys Elnon, and Dr D. Davies, Birch Hill, as poor law medical officers. In reply he received the following letter from Dr E. H. Griffiths, Lampeter, who signed himself as one of the three members of the medical tribunal:—"I write to in- form you that the medical tribunal for Cardiganshire decided with the knowledge at their disposal (1) that Dr J. T. Lloyd was unfit for military service and (2) that Dr Davies, Llangeitho, be urged to apply without delay for a commission in the R.A.M.C. These conclusions were reported to the joint medical tribunal for the counties of Pembroke, Carmarthen, and Cardigan and afterward to the Central Medical War Committee, London." In reply. to the Rev T. R. Davies, the Clerk explained that he sent the letter to Dr Griffiths after submitting it to the members of the local tribunal and received his reply on February 16th, the following morning. Mr Arch asked how Dr Lloyd was unfit for medical service? Dr Lloyd-I do not think that is a fair question to ask me. It is enough for the Board to know that I have been rejected and it is not necessary for me to say why. As a matter of fact. I offered my services within a month after the war commenced and I was not accepted by the War Office. Mr Arch said he was satisfied with the explanation. The Rev T. R. Davies said the Clerk was directed to write to the medical tribunal with the view of retaining the services of the two doctors and a reply had been re- ceived. The medical tribunal, however, had not met, so that the letter was not a proper replv. There were three members of the medical tribunal. Dr Powell, New- castle Emlyn. was the chairman and con- vener. Neither he nor Dr Harries, Aber- ystwyth, who was the other member, knew anything about the case of Dr Lloyd and Dr Davies. Therefore Dr Griffiths alone was responsible for the letter. He (the speaker) thought that would open the eyes of the Board. He had spoken to the three doctors and knew all about the matter. Why was Dr Griffiths anxious for Dr Davies to join the army? Was it because Dr Davies attended patients in Lampeter. Mr John Owen-That is quite true. The Rev T. R. Davies suggested that the letter should be left on the table or sent back. The Chairman said the letter must be considered. Hit did not come from the proper source the Board ought to know more about it. There was no reflection whatever on the letter sent by the Clerk. The Rev T. R. Davies said his point was that the tribunal had not met since the letter was sent by the Clerk and could not I meet without the knowledge of Dr Powell. The tribunal ought to have met to con- sider the application made by the Board with regard to Dr Lloyd and Dr Davies. The work, he alleged, was done by one man. Mr William Morgan-It is often the same here. (Laughter). All the work is done by one or two. We ought to be ashamed of the feeling in the country about us. Mr John Owen-We have nothing to be ashamed of. You have more reason to be ashamed of yourself. Mr William MorganWhat did you say ? I can raise my head here as well as you any day. The Chairman asked members to conduct the meeting properly. He wanted them to speak one at a time and to stand up when doing so. Mr Thomas Morgan proposed and. Mr William Morgan seconded that the letter should be considered as an official reply. Mr J. W. Davies said the letter was sent to the tribunal to ask for their observa- tions and the fact was that the tribunal had met previously to consider the posi- tion of all the doctors in the county. Therefore there was no need to hold an- other meeting of the tribunal to deal with the case of Dr Lloyd and Dr Davies. The Rev T. R. Davies said he under- stood that the medical tribunal would again meet. Two members of the tribunal kn dw nothing of the matter with regard to Dr Lloyd and Dr Davies. There were thirty-five doctors in the county and some cf them like Dr Lloyd and Dr Davies were eligible for military service. He had asked Dr Griffiths whv Dr Davies alone was urged to join? Why were not some of the Aberystwyth doctors selected? There were plenty of doctors there. He mentioned other names to Dr Griffiths. He wanted justice done to Dr Davies, though personally it made no difference to him what was done. If Dr Powell and Dr Harries had urged Dr Davies to join he would not say much: but he objected to a neighbour doing so alone. Mr J. W. Davies asked what ground the Rev T. R. Davies had for saying that Dr Davies was the only doctor urged to join? The Rev T. R. Davies—They have named two; but the other one, Dr Wil- liams, T're'rddol,. was not urged to join without delay. Other doctors have gone. Dr Griffiths told me that we had done harm by reducing the salary. When I said the salary was reduced because there were fewer paupers he said it was done because another doctor had come into the union. I am going to take the matter further if necessary. I want to see justice done, if not here then in London. Mr D. Davies, Gartheli, said there was no complaint against the letters sent by the Clerk; but it was the reply which caused uncertainty. Mr W. iR. Morgan said as far as the (Guardians knew Dr Griffiths had every authority to reply on behalf of the medical tribunal and his letter should be accepted as authoritative. The Rev T. R. Davies-I am surprised that your eyes have not been opened by what I said. Mr W. R.. Morgan-We know the fuss made a fortnight ago about an insurance. case and one would think then that what the Rev T. R. Davies does not know about law nobody knows. We had all sorts of threats and we know now how the case finished. The Rev T. R. Davies-I thought I was the means of having £50 extra camp-ensa, tion for the workman. Mr Arch agreed. The Chairman—We have nothing to do with the insurance case to-day. The Rev T. R. Davies-I suggest that we keep the letter from Dr Griffiths as a curiosity for future reference. Mr W. R. Morgan-As far as we know lie has written on behalf of the tribunal as secretary. We cannot expect the three members to write the letter. The Rev T. R.. Davies-But it is a reply from one individual and the two other members know nothing about it. The tribunal could not meet without Dr Powell who promised to inform me when the next meeting will be held. Seeing that Dr Lloyd and Dr Davies were of military age, Mr Davies added, it seemed to him that the only course open was to appoint Dr Morgan, Pontrhydygroes. as medical officer for the whole union on the under- i standing that he engaged the two other doctors to assist him. There would be no need then to consult the medical tribunal or to keep the appointment in abeyance any longer. The appointment could be made that day. It was possible that both Dr Lloyd and Dr Davies would be re- quired for the army and it was also possible that it would not be necessary for them to go. If either, or both, of them went they would deserve favourable consideration at the end of the war and the appointments should be ieta,;ned for them. The Chairman said he would be in should be retained for them. The Chairman said he would be in favour of giving preference to the doctor who joined. Mr John Owen—For his pluck. I Mr Evan Evns said if there was any -t that the letter was not authoritative j the matter could not be allowed to remain there and a further explanation was ne- cessary. As the Clerk had written to ask for the decision of the tribunal it seemed to him that the letter of Dr Griffiths must be regarded as an official reply. The Chairman asked if the Clerk wrote to Dr Griffiths a personal letter, or in an official capacity ? The reply did not appear to him to be official. The Clerk replied that he wrote as directed at the previous meeting in conse- quence of the letter of the Local Govern- ment Beard. He wrote to Dr Griffiths for the observations of the tribunal. Dr Morgan gave him the name of Dr Griffiths j as a member of the tribunal. Dr Morgan said he was not aware at the time who were the other members of the tribunal. Mr D. J. Davies said the question which the 'Guardians had to deal with was that of the appointment. He proposed that another letter should be sent to the tri- bunal in view of the Local Government Board requirements regarding the appoint- ment. » ment.. The Rev T. R. Davies said the Guardians I had unanimously appointed Dr Lloyd and I Dr Davies. How was it that Dr Lloyd only was acting? The Clerk—Because the appointment has not been confirmed by the Local Gov- ernment Board. Dr Lloyd has been ap- pointed to act as deputy. Both were ap- pointed subject to. the Board's approval. The Chairman said Dr Lloyd had been appointed temporary for a month and then for the past fortnight. The Rev T. R,. Davies thought that both doctors ought to be treated in the same way. Whatever was done it was necessary to have a. doctor. It was eventually agreed on the proposi- tion of Mr Daniel Jenkins, seconded by Mr D. Davies, Gartheli, to appoint both doctors temporarily as from that day and to urge the Local Government Board to sanction their permanent appointment. sanction their permanent appointment. Mr D. J. Williams said the Rev T. R. Davies had made serious charges against a professional man and those charges could not be allowed to pass unnoticed by a public body. It was therefore desirable to comrrunicate ta,a;in with the medical tribunal. The Rev T. R. Davies said his point was that the tribunal had not met to consider the letter sent by the Clerk. If a letter was sent to Dr Powell he would say whether the statements he had made were true or not. It was then agreed to write to Dr Powell. Mr Daniel Jenkins proposed that a. de- putation should be appointed to wait on the medical tribunal in order to support strongly the appeal for the retention of both Dr Lloyd and Dr Davies, having re- gard to the extensive area of the union and the needs of the civil population. Mr D. J. Davies said it would not look well for a public body to interfere with ,the needs of the military authorities when there was so great a demand for the care of wounded soldiers, who had the first claim for medical treatment. The Clerk said a. circular letter had been received from the Local Government Board urg ng local authorities to release as many of their medical officers as possible. Mr Daniel Jenkins said he was in sym- pathy with the sentiments expressed; but the Guardians represented the ratepayers who deserved consideration and he felt they would not be doing their duty as members of a public body if they did not protect the interests of the civil popula- tion. Why should Tregaron union be de- nrived of doctors more than other unions ? Mr Jenkins eventually agreed to withdraw his preposition to appoint a deputation. The quest on of the medical officership "lso occupied the attention of the Rural Council in the afternoon. Mr D. J. Davies presiding. It will be remembered that the Local Government Board refused to sanot'on the appointment of three medi. cal officers of health for the district. Mr D. Davies, Werndriw, called atten- tion to an outbreak of measles at Llan- ddewi. The illness was in a mild form. He wanted to make a fair statement, im- partial. and without personal prejudice. Two of his children and children from Cwmdirlas. who lived outside the village, attended Tregaron County School. On Mon- day of last week they were told that chil- dren from Llanddewi district who went home for the week-end would not be allowed to return after the following week- end and that children who went home ni<rhtl|V wlould hajve to ToTrain home or take lodgings in town. On Tuesday after- noon, however, the children were sent home. He would have preferred to keen his children in lodgings for a month if necessary. It was important for them to be in school because they were preparing, for examinations. To send the children home was equal to a loss of JB40 to him. His children were not infected and there was no fever in the house. There was an- other outbreak at Llangeitho; but chil- dren from that district were allowed to re- main in school. Why were not the chil- dren treated alike? He complained bitterly of the unfairness. The Postman from Pont Llanio to Llangeitho was stopped on the orders of Dr Lloyd; but subsequently was allowed to continue his rounds though there was fever in tho house. There was also the Rate Collector and anotoher man working in South Wales who were not isolated. He alleged that the pat;ents of Dr Davies were isolated, but the patients of Dr Lloyd were treated differently. There was considerable feeling in the district. Dr Lloyd, who is acting as deputy medical officer, said he was entitled to de- fend himself against the attack made on him. He could prove that the charges were absolutelv unfounded. The measles outbreak was of the severest type he had known and he was sure Dr Davies would say the same. Acting as the Post Office Medical Officer, he stopped the Postman because there was measles in the house; but wrote to the Senior Medical Offioer who replied that the Postman need not be stopped. With regard to the County School, he came to the conclusion after consulting the Headmaster that the best course was to order a fornight's isolation of children from the infected area as a precaution, whether they were weekly boarders or not. All the children were treated alike. He would examine them next Monday morning so that a fortnight only was lost from school. The fact that chil- dren were sent home on Tuesday of last week was due to the Headmaster misunder- standing his instructions. It was a serious matter, not only for the town, but also for the whole district if an outbreak of measles occurred in the school. All that he had done was to order isolation and he denied that the cases were treated differently. In all the cases he was accompanied by the Sanitary Inspector who could verify his statements; but the worst of it was that after they went to the trouble of visiting the infected families their instruc- tions were ignored. In one case a woman who was notified went to the fancy fair at Felinfach. With regard to children from Llangeitho. as far as he knew, they were also sent home from school. He stoutly denied that there had been any unfairness on his part or that he had done anything he ought not to have done in the interests of public health. Mr D. Davies said he asked for the ex- planation to satisfy public feeling. Mr D. J. Williams—The prevalence of measlese emphasises the importance of having a doctor. Mr Daniel Jenkins said there were three doctors only in Tregaron union compared with six in Lampeter union and seven in Aberayron union. Of the three doctors Dr Morgan was at the extreme end of the union. It was possible that the other two doftoTts woulti, be called up. In that event what would become of the sick ? It would be unfair to allow both doctors to go. Mr D. J. Williams said there was not much difference between the population of Tregaron and Aberayron unions. It was eventually agreed, on the pro- position of the Rev T. R. Davies, seconded by Mr D. Davies, Gartheli, to appoint a medical officer for a year only. Mr Arch proposed, and Mr John Owen seconded that Dr Morgan should be ap- pointed on the understanding that he would arrange with the two doctors to act as deputies. Mr J. W. Davies proposed and Mr William Morgan seconded that Dtr Lloyd should be appointed to continue as acting medical officer. In the end it was agreed to continue Dr Lloyd until the next meeting and to invite applications for the vacancy, the Chairman giving notice to propose that the appointment should be then made.

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