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BAN .u - : i' i 'UNOIL.
BAN .u i' i 'UNOIL. WEDNESDAY.—present: Councillor H. Hughes (mayor), Aldermen D. Cameron, R. Langford Junes, T. Lewis; Councillors W. A. Foster, D. Williams, Dr H. Grey Edwards, P S Gregory, T. J. Williams, R. Davies, John, Williams (builder), W. Bayne and W. P. Matthews, together with Mr Rodway (de- puty-town clerk), Mr Smith Owen (borough accountant), and Mr Gill (surveyor). A parage OF ARMS. Councillor Richard Davies rose to call at- tention to a certain matter in the minutes of the last meeting which had reference to a request made to him to produce certain let- ters which had passed between him and the enmneer of the pier relating to the contract thereof. He had understood the request to mean letters -Councillor T. J. Wil- liams rose to a point of order, and said this was not the time to make explanations. If the minutes were incorrect, then Councillor Davies had a right.—Councillor R. Davies said that at the last meeting the mayor al- lowed Councillor T. J. Williams to make an explanation, and he craved the same indul- gence that evening. — The Mayor said he could proceed.—Councillor Davies then stated that at Dhe January meeting he had been asked to produce letters referring to the band stand on the pier, but another gentle- man wished to have another construction put to the request, and asked whether the chair- man of the pier committee had corre-spondad with the engineer otherwise than m commit_ -al course through the clerk of th1e tee, and then he (Councillor taunted and stigmatised when the letters appertaining to th Al<krman for trying to wriggle out of were be_ Thomas Lewis asked w j Williams most emphatically protested agamSt a.1lowmg Williams ro^e a p Williams was making a that Councillor T. • Williams again speech Lewis ask(S if protested- Alde^ wuld be allowed Councillor 1. J- w uu j Williams: This to reply- Cou ci order.—Councillor has been made upon Councillor R. Davies, and he ^making explanation on the question of the mm- _i\lderman Lewis: Will Councillor T. T Williams be allowed to reply ?—Councillor 4* J. Williams: I shall demand it.-Ald,er- man Lewis: And will that be in order?— -Councillor T. J. Williams: Certainly not.- Councillor Richard Davies, proceeding, said that he informed the council at the last meet- ing that he would take the advice of the town clerk as to the letters, and acting upon his advice, he had collected together the offi- -cial letters he had received from Mr Webster. As regards the official letters he sent to Mr Webster, he had copied them into his pri- vate copying-book, and he had been advised not to mutilate that book.—Councillor T. J. Williams Oh, yes, of course.—Councillor R. Davies, proceeding, said that if the council now or at any me wished to have copies or extracts from those letters, any acceptable official of the council could come to copy them at his office, but he could not allow his pri- vate letter-book to be taken out of his office. Theisle letters might have been of some in- terest when the pier was in course of con- struction, but now they were not, and the letters with regard to the pier generally had been of no interest for twelve months, they were simply in the same position as the en- velopes or tlhe blotting paper used at the same time-a means to an end5—and that was the construction of the pier. -Councillor T J Williams, in reply, said that if Coun- cillor Davies was in order, he surely would 'be in order. Firs" all, no-one present was exactly in a position to reply to the unex- pected speech which had been made by Coun- cillor Davies. If they had had any notice on the agenda that the matter was coming -on, they might have been able to refer 4* the minutes of January and February. But now, they had only the ipsi dixit of Mr Da- vies, which 'he (Councillor Williams) declined to accept. He had no speech ready for the benefit of the press, and he had not got up to speak for the benefit of the press, but to answer just a few of the statements made by Councillor Richard Davies in a speech which was. undoubtedly, except for the may- or's indiulgfence, completely out of order. Councillor Davies had referred to the au- thorised version of the minutes, but the au- thorised version surely was the one adopted unanimously by the council, and that was the version he (Councillor Williams) stated then to be correct, and was accepted as cor- rect If that version was not correct, there iU'plenty of time for Councillor Davies to protelb against it, but, he did not rise a single objection, nor did 'he make pro- lest. Councillor Daviss might kick as much as he liked, but they should have what was correct, Councillor Davies said that pro- mised to produce the correspondence relatin^ to the band stand, but fresh in the memory of all, and he (Coun cillor Williams) distinctly said that the word band stand never passed his lips during the previous discussion, and if that was not cor- Tect, why did not Councillor Davies get up and protest at the time. There was no refer- ence whatever to the bund stand, but to the pier undertaking altogether. He said now that he was advised by the town clerk what letters to give up, and what not to give up. They had Councillor Richard Davies's, state- ment for that. They had had previous state- ments—one printed and signed by Councillor Richard Davies, stating that the pier would not cost the town a single brass farthing. 'Councillor David Williams again rose to a point of order. -Councillor T. J. Williams "We all know how correct that statement has -proved to be, and we, therefore, know what .•reliance to place on the statements of Coun- cillor R. Davieis. With regard to the letters in which the town clerk -Councillor David Williams Really, Mr Mayor.—Coun- cillor T J. Williams: I am not going to be put down by Councillor David Williams. This is the third time he has interrupted me, V r" til Tint (roina to 'have it.—Alderman and I am not^ gom Williams, I ■ST—Keillor T'.J- tninK, is f xo.c c}iair, and I want I am m possession °i• <* Col^ciUm. David .your rubng, sir, whetntr T am „ Williams is to Williams I am iiLg t'a^Sof orde'r, and I claim a right to speak. I ask if Councillor 1- J- wu .liams is in order by indirectly i P falsehood to another member?—^ounciuor T. J. Williams: That is Councillor .uavia Williams's version. The authorised versi is not so, but as I put it. Proceeding, .said that Councillor Richard Davies h that the letters he wrote to different P3ffie had been entered in his own private letter- took, and now he (Councillor Williams) said distinctly, not for the benefit of the press, but in spite of the fact that tlhe press WAS represented at the meeting that this was the most important part of the discussion from beginning to the end. Here they had a gentleman, who was certainly the chair- man of a committee, but outside the commit- tee was all ordinary individual, who had no right whatever outside the committee more than any other member of the committee to correspond individually on behalf of the com- mittee without the full concurrence and sanc- tion of that committee, entering what should he public letters in his own private letter- book, which Was to be kept from the council, torn out or treated in any way he liked. He maintained, that every letter which Coun- cillor Richard Davies wrote as chairman of the pier committee was the property of the town, and lie would continue to maintain that, and lie knew he had the voice of the town with him in his contention. And, fur- ther, as far as he was concerned, he would not for two minutes think of giving up the idea of having every letter which had been written by Councillor R. Davies, or received by him, in connection with the pier under- taking—he would not rest until every letter had been produced. Councillor Davies had said that there were letters which were now of no interest, and had not been for twelve months. Those were his words. Were they of no interest ? They might be of great in- terest, and not only that, but of very great importance to the town. Was the business of the town council, and the most important part of it for the past three years, to be conducted by an individual simply at his own discretion!, without giving an account at all of any leitters which he had written? If this was allowed to go on, it was the most scandalous state of things in connection with public affairs in the town. These letters were of interest, and they were of import- ance. He knew something about them He bad not told them yet what he dud know, but he would say that if any member of this council connived with Councillor Richard Davies to suppress those letters, a terrible responsibility would rest upon tihem.-Alder- man Thomas Lewis hoped that in future they would be able to adopt all minutes. This scene only showed the result of going out of order in allowing Councillor Richard Da- vies to speak. The consequence was seen in these violent speeches. He assumed that all the letters lhad been handed over.—Coun- cillor T. J. Williams: Oh, nO.ICouncillor Richard Davies I have delivered all the offi- cial letters.—The incident then dropped. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE CORRE- SPONDENCE. Councillor T. J.. Williams, in accordance with notice, proposed, "That every official correspondence be conducted only through the town clerk, borough accountant, or the cleric of each committee, and that press co- pies of all such correspondence be laid in full beifore the council or the committee in due course." He believed that this would ap- peal to every member of the council as being a most natural and reasonable thing. He did not wislh to enter fully into the matter, and only wished to have a resolution passed which would make it quite certain that no- thing would take place in the future which would give rise to unpleasant discussions in the council.—'Alderman Cameron seconded. —Councillor Bayne said he objected on prin- ciple to the way in which Councillor Richard Davies had conducted the business of the pier committee, but ought they not to take it as a matter of fact that the correspondence should be conducted by the clerk, but that in particular cases the chairman might be deputed to do the work, and hand over the correspondence afterwards. — The Mayoi stated that Councillor Richard Davies did not conduct any correspondence without the authority of the committee.—Alderman T. Lewis said it was an unusual thing.—Coun- cillor Richard Davies said that a resolution was passed, on the motion of Alderman Tho- mas Lewis, with regard to the corresponcl- enoe of the pier commiittee.i —' Alderman Lewis That may be, but at the same time I say it is an unusual thing for the chairman to dondiuct correspondence instead of the clerk.—Councillor Grey Edwards thought it clerk. -Councillor Grey Edwards thought it would be unwise to tie their hands to a hard and fast rule in matters of this kind. Coun- cillor T. J. Williams had been connected with education, and had a special knowledge in that line, and if any question dealing with education were to arise, probably he might I be deputed to conduct certain correspondence which he might be able to do with greater success than anyone else but if they passed I this resolution, they could not avail them- selves of his services. He had never known a chairman, or any other member of a com- I. mittee, conducting correspondence without having first been asked to do so, for who would trouble himself with correspondence ? 1 Besides, correspondence was of no value un- less it was authorised by the council. A great deal had been said on this subject, and if he (Councillor Grey Edwards) had been in the same position as Councillor R. Davies, in matters pertaining to the construction of the I pier, he would feel very keenly the bitter attacks made upon him for communicating with the engineer. He 'had done this in I order to facilibate matters, and to avoid the I red tapeism which must of necessity occur if it had been left to the town clerk, who would be compelled to call a meeting of the committee after every meeting. He remem- bered Alderman Thomas Lewis saying in committee that he felt perfectly certain that I no-one would tiake, the trouble that Coun- cillor Davies had taken. It appeared as a check to the desire to serve the public for a man who had given so much time to the work to be attacked in such a merciless man- work to be attacked in such a merciless man- ner, and would be a deterrent to any man. Councillor Davies had no idea of keeping these letters, and they were all read in com- mittee, and acted upon.—Councillor Gregory said he would support the motion, in order to save a recurrence of such unpleasant scenes as they had witnessed that evening. However, to avoid such things as those men- tioned by Councillor Grey Edwards, a chair- man might be deputed, if the possessed spe- cial advantages, to dictate his letters to the clerk, who would write them officially, and keep a copy thereof in the official letter-book of the council. He could well understand the o-jection of Councillor Richard Davies to have his letter-book torn, but all this kind of thing could be saved if the motion be adopted. -Councillor Richard Davies said they might as well pass a ^resolution to pre- vent a m,ember of committee to speak of matters pertaining to a certain work as pass one to prevent him from writing letters upon I it. Some members might take great interest in certain work, and would probably take more notice of it than others, and he failed to see the reasonableness of binding a man so that he could' no- write about it. It had been said that it was unfortunate that letters had been copied into his private letter-book, but as a matter of fact no official letter-book was supplied to him, and he had been asked by the committee to write.—Alderman Tho- mas Lewis: But we expected those letters to be copied into the minutes of the com- rnittee.Councillor Richard Davies: They were very numerous, and really of no prac- tical use.—-Alderman T. Lewis: I think they are very important, and were of great help to us.—Councillor Davies: They are to be had any time you like to send anyone there c/W them (hear, hear).—.Councillor T. J. Williams said he was glad to hear that.— I. Councillor Davies: I said so before. Didn't you hear it lr-Councillor T. J. Williams: never heard it. —< Councillor Davies: Well, I said it ("Certainly"). Perhaps the j unfortunate part of the whole matter is that the work was completed so successfully. I cannot support the resolution, because I con- cannot support the resolution, because I con- i sider it is the duty of every member to do his best to further the work there is on hand, and even to speaik to a man on the road, if he considers he can further the work of the council, and the interest of the town, by doing so —Councillor W. P. Matthews sup- ported the motion, and said that all letters in connection with public affairs, should fee in the possession of the officials.-The Town Clerk said that he advised Mr Davies to re- tain all letters he had written in his private capacity. He had not seen a single letter, but had advised Councillor Davips generally. Qouncillor Matthews said .Vie same thing might aris3 again- if they did not pass this resolution. All public business should be done publicly and straightforwardly through the clerk; and if a member wished to say he could say it to the clerk.— Councillor David William, said he had no objection to the proposal, for it was so ob- that al' official correspondence shoSd be" conducted by the clerk but at the same time, be saw no objection to friend- ly correspondence between the chairman of the pier committee and the engineer. There might be some delicate matter which could be settled without the full weight of officialism I being attached to it. N otwitJhstanding every- thing tha-t had been said, he could not help thinking that this was a bit of a kick at Councillor Davies and Alderman Langford Jones in consequence of some correspondence they had conducted. It would be more manly if Councillor T. J. Williams, instead of using such strong expressions given in the emphatic way and delivered in 0 the most solemn tones, had told the council what he knew about these letters. Was it necessary to make a challenge, and ask him to tell what he knew of these serious things, and let him bring Councillor R. Davies to book if he was to be impeached before the council. Councillor Matthews replied that he was not supporting the motion as a kick to any- ene.-Councillor T. J. Williams replied that if he wished to kick, no one would have a doubt about it; and 'he would not be blamed for want of grit. With regard to the chal- lenge he took those up when he thought best, and not whenever any one desired to throw down the gauntlet. He did not de- sire to refer to anybody except Mr Richard Davies, and had no intention even to refer to him.-Councillor R. Davies: Is there any doubt as to any letter ? He would challenge any angel or any man that he had been honest in this case.—Councillor T. J. Wil- liams Am I to be interrupted in this way ? -The Mayor: There is rather a sad reflec- tion upon Mr Davies.—Councillor T. J. Wil- liams What is the reflection, Mr Mayor ?— Councillor David Williams: Keeping back correspondence.—Councillor R. Davies: And he knows something about them he says.- Councillor T. J. Williams: I did not inter- rupt Councillor Davies.—Councillor Davies Yes; several times..—Councillor T. J. Wil- liams then went on to reply and said that he had seen it reported that the pier had ex- ceeded the estimate by about £ 11,000. Was that a successful completion of the under- I taking?—Alderman T. Lewis submitted that the extra expense incurred in the construc- tion of the pier was absolutely necessary for the permanency of the pier. The most un- fortunate matter was the price of JMOOO paid for the land on the Anglesey side. The pier before long would pay its way directly as it was now doing indirectly (hear, 'hear).—Mr Bayne expressed surprise that the committee had not kept within their original estimates. It was said that the cost would not exceed £25,000, and now it had gone up to B40,000, which must hang like a millstone upon the ratepayers for years to come.—The motion was then put, and there voted for it, seven; and against, six. A LOW BIRTH RATE. Dr Langford Jones, in submitting the re- port of the sanitary committee, reported that the vital statistics for the month were:- Death rate, 15.96 per 1000; and birth rate, 10.92 per 1000. This was the lowest birth rate he could recollect, but there was some consolation in the fact that they were all males. LLANGAFFO. The clerk reported that the interview with Mr E. A. Neele, the District Superintendent of the L. and N.-W. R. Co., took place in the Council Chamber, at Bangor, on Wed- nesday, January 10th, when there was a large attendance of representatives from Anglesey in addition to the Bangor deputa- tion that a report appeared in the local papers, that he had since forwarded to Mr Neele a press copy of a letter published from Lord Boston approving the scheme, but that at present no reply had been received from the company as to the result of the applica- tion. tion. SCIENCE AND ART INSTITUTE, BANGOR. BANGOR. A memorial from the Bangor committee of the South Kensington Science and Art De» partmmt, signed by Col. the Hon. W. E. Sackville West, asking for a grant of £ 10 J from the Corporation, in aid of the Institute, was submitted, and the clerk having read the I Sections of the Technical Instruction Act, 1889, bearing upon the subject, it was, on the motion of Councillor T. J. Williams, se- I conded by Councillor W. Bayne, resolved that the request of the Institute be complied with, and a grant of JB10 made provided the council have the representation, Ac., in accordance I with the provisions of the Technical Instruc- tion Act, 1889. FINANCE COMMITTEE. I Dr H. Grey Edwards moved the adoption of the report of the finance committee, which stated that the collector had collected and I deposited with the treasurer the sum of ;S168816sld. There was due to the treasurer a sum of £10,042, and by him £ 5349.—The accountant reported that he had negotiated j a loan of £ 1000 at three per cent. ( £ 700 for waterworks purposes and R500 to replace a three and a half per cent, mortgage), and produced a bond for same, which was duly signed and ordered to be passed under the common seal of the council. Cheques I amounting to JB8666 were ordered to be paid.
PROGRESS IN QUARRYING.I
PROGRESS IN QUARRYING. I SHOT-FIRING BY ELECTRICITY. The "Quarry" observes :—"We are very pleased to hear that our friends, the quarry- owners of Festiniog, are keeping their methods of quarrying thoroughly up to date. Electric-firing in slate quarries on the Con- tinent, as well as in some parts of this country, is an old established institution; but hitherto it has not, to our knowledge, I been tried in the underground of slate quar- ries of North Wales. A movement was made in this direction, a short time ago, as a result of some experiments made at the Oakeley Quarries. It will be remembered that a few years ago, the roof over a con- siderable portion of these quarries collapsed and in the subsequent clearance of this fall some huge boulders of igneous rock were encountered, which considerably hampered operations, and were a veritable thorn in the side of the proprietors, the single-shot system of firing being a very slow process, while big blast were prohibitive on account of the machinery, and other valuable pro- perty in the immediate vicinity. A few weeks ago, Messrs Kellow and Co. undertook the removal of one of these boulders, weigh- ing upwards of 1000 tons, using their own explosives and electrical appliances, and taking all their labour and cost on the success of their experiment (by way of introducing their explosives and electrical apparatus in I' the neighbourhood). Eleven bore-holes 3gin. diameter and 10 to 12 feet deep were made I and carefully charged with 701bs. blasting gelatine. The electric fuses were connected in the ordinary way by leading wire to the cable which communicated with the exploder, and Mr Roberts, the manager, fired the II shots, the huge mass falling crushed on the J spot where it stood. This experiment was I such a success that it opened the door to admit the electric-firing system to other branches of work to which it can be adapted, such as sinking shafts, risings, level drivings, and widening underground chambers."
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CARNARVON TOWN j COUNCIL.j
CARNARVON TOWN COUNCIL. TUESDAY. There were present: Councillor Robert Parry (mayor), Alder- men W. J. Williams, R. Norman Davies, D. T. Lake, M. T. Morris, and John Williams, Councillors J. Issard Davies, J. P. Gregory, Owen Evans, H. LI. Carter, R. E. Owen, G. R. Griffith, G. Owen, T. Morgan Lloyd, Edward Hughes, J. Fletcher, W. Hamer, W. G. Thomas, R. O. Roberts, and J. T. Roberts, together with Mr J. H. Bodvel- Roberts (town clerk), R. LI. Jones (borough surveyor), and D. H. Jones (borough ac- I cotint.anf.) THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. Alderman W. J. Williams proposed the ad- option of the report of the finance committee which recommended that an order be made on the treasurer for payment of bills ex- amined, amounting to JE450 (including JB101 wages). The collection of rates, &c., for the month ended 19th February was, district fund account, £ 176; water, 243 gas, £ 1217; other rents, tolls, &c., JS58. The committee's expenditure (district fund ac- count alone), estimated to the end of the current financial year —Highway, &c., com- mittee, J32206, against ,£1761 last year; sanitary committee—hospital £632, other £800-<£1434, against J5880 last year finance and university committee, £1091, against JB1018 last year; total, £4731, against JB5599 last year. The estimated receipts to end of current year —District fund account, £4012. £ 1018 last year; total, £ 4731, against £ 3599 1892-3, £ 3693; 1893-4, £ 4079; 1894-5, £ 3950; 1895-6, JE4066. The surveyor was directed to submit to the next meeting par- ticulars of the increase in the expenditure during the current year. The accountant submitted a statement showing the amount required from the different riparian autho- rities towards the ensuing year's expenses to be 250L Recommended that precepts be issued as follows: -Carnarvon Town Coun- cil, £ 34; Gwyrfai Rural District Council, £.12 10s; and Dwyran Rural District Coun- cil, £3 10s, all payable on or before 1st June, 1898. A s|ta|temefri(t was also sub- j mitted, showing the amount of £1375 to be required, and sufficient for the purposes to which the borough fund is applicable for the ensuing year, divided as follows —School board, RAO; free library, 21,15; corpora- tion bill expenses, provision for sinking fund, JS115 ferry maintenance and provision for bridge sinking fund, £ 157; sundry borough fund charges, £88; total, £1375. Water department: The following statement was submitted and adopted of the estimated re- venue year ending 25th March, 1899, in the water department, £ 1910 3s lid; and the estimated expenditure, J51915 16s 8d. It was recommended that the following scale of water rents, being the basis of the foregoing estimate of revenue, be adopted for the year ending 25th March, .189t :-Lock-up tene- ments, Is 6d in the £ on the ratable value, with a minimum charge of 8s 8d per tene- ment, all subject to a discount of 5 per cent. if paid by 1st August, 1898. All other tene- ments above £8 ratable value, Is 6d in the £ subject to 10 per cent. discount if paid as aforesaid. All tenements £8 and under, Is 6d in the £ subject to 30 per cent. dis- count to owners paying for houses, whether occupied or not, by 1st August as aforesaid, minimum rent 5s 4d per tenement, subject to 30 per cent. discount (equal to 3s 9d net) if paid by 1st August, 1898. An application was read from the Rev William Griffith, Unitarian minister, Pontypridd, for the use of the hall on the usual terms, for religious services on Sundays, March 20th and 27th, at 8 p.m. Recommended that the same be granted. An application was also read from Mr R. W. Pritchard, on behalf of the Siloh Chapel authorities, for the use of the hall every Sunday for religious services during the re-building of the chapel. Recommended that the same be granted on the following terms —5s per Sunday for the hall, coverinc: the use of gas for lighting, but not for heat- ing, and 2s 6d per Sunday for the keeper. It was reported that the powers of overseers as to appeals in respect of valuation lists, and as to appeals in respect of the poor rate, county rate, or basis of the county rate, had been transferred to the town council. The Pavilion secretary wrote objecting to the charge of 2s 6d per week made in respect of the water supply for five caravans and for steam engine during the eight weeks of the carnival, on the ground that this was the charge made last year when the engine used was a larger one. He also stated that he had been informed the committee had been kept in ignorance of this fact when discussing this matter. Resolved that the charge de- cided upon at the last meeting be adhered to. as the work done by both engines was the same. Resolved also that the secretary be informed he could have easilv ascertained for himself that the information given to him was untrue,—the committee had dis- cussed and decided this matter before his first letter was written. THE COUNCIL AND UNITARIANISM. Councillor R. E. Owen moved, as an amendment, that the paragraph recommend- ing the granting of the Guild Hall to a Unitarian minister on Sunday evenings be struck out. It was the general wish of the whole town, he said, that this man should not be allowed to come there, and he could not conscientiously vote in favour of the re- commendation. It was not right that this man should come to Carnarvon to propagate his blasphemous doctrine. He did ^ot want to interfere with the man's liberty and he was not bigotted, but why should they let him come to the Guild Hall: when they would not allow him to come to their houses and chapels ? He would say nothing if the application had been supported by the ratepayers, but they would remember that the last time he was in Car- narvon a resolution was passed asking this Unitarian minister to discontinue his meetings or leave the town; fcnd he was very glad that the Pwllheli Corporation and the i Festiniog Council had refused their halls to him.-Councillor Issard Davies Last meet- ing we were bigotted enough.—Alderman W. J. Williams objected to Councillor Issard Davies speaking unless he was going to second the amendment.—Councillor Issard Davies I am going to second it.—Alderman W. J. Williams Well, second it first.- Councillor Issard Davies Then, I second it. At the last meeting we refused the Guild Hall to a sacred concert on a Sunday night, and if we are going to be bigots let us be consistent bigots at any rate. If you refuse to let sacred concerts to be held in the Guild Hall on Sunday nights you should also refuse to grant this request. The man is coming here to undermine the Christian faith, and I think it is time we put a stop to it.-Alderman R. N. Davies denied the alle- gation that they were bigots, and said that this was not by any means on a par with the application for the holding of a sacred concert. It was not right to compare a religious service with a concert. He did not know whether this was a correct description of the matter. Was it to be a religious service or a lecture ?—The Mayor It is a religious service of Unitarians, conducted by a Uni- tarian minister in the usual form of worship. -Alderman R. N. Davies In the past they were lectures.-The Mayor: This will be on Sunday.—Councillor R. O. Roberts said he( was nrrt surprised to find! Councillor Issard Davies seconding the amendment for they knew that the party to whom he belonged, and especially the sect to which he belonged, had always opposed all kinds of sects in this country ("Pooh, pooh !"). Why should they pooh pooh it? ("Chair, chair"). This being a free country they should not make a difference between this and any other religious sect.—Councillor Issard Davies said the man denied the Divinity of Christ.—Councillor W. G. Thomas thought it was a great pity that this discussion had been raised at all (hear, hear). Every man had a right to his own particular religious views, and it was quite possible that this man was as conscientious in his views as they were though he did not agree with them. It would be a great mistake if they were going to set down a rule that only people of certain sects should hold services in the Guild Hall. --Councillor R. E. Owen We have none of that sect in the town.— Councillor J. T. Roberts said he was going to adopt the same course as he did a month ago. He was not going to vote, and he thought it was high time some rule should be passed by the council governing the letting of the Guild Hall on Sundays, for it was a great pity to have constant discus- sion of this kind continually.—Councillor R. E. Owen asked if it was true that the Salvation Army had been refused the use of the hall some time ago ?—Councillor W. G. Thomas thought it was a great shame if it was.—The Mayor said that it had not.— Councillor J. Issard Davies contended that the Church of England, of which he was a member, was more tolerant than any other sect.—Councillor Edward Hughes asked if this was a service to advocate the belief of the Unitarians ?—The Mayor replied that he considered it to be so.—Councillor R. E. Owen said that it could not be a Unitarian service. -Councillor Issard Davies The man is a Unitarian missionary.-It was eventually resolved by six votes to five to grant the use of the hall. THE WATER RENTS. Councillor Issard Davies called attention to the scales of water rents recommended by the committee, and said that there was no quorum in the committee when this recom- mendation was adopted. When the Ferry Act was passed a distinct pledge was given to the owners of small tenements that they should be allowed a minimum of 30 per cent. He contended that if the large tenements were allowed 10 per cent. and the small tenements only 30 per cent., the latter would in reality only be allowed 20 per cent., and if they passed this the council would be breaking their pledge to the owners of the small tenements, and it would be very dis- honourable on the part of the council to do so. He moved an amendment that they be allowed 40 per cent. instead of 30.-Coun- cillor W. G. Thomas said that the object of granting discount was to get the money in within a certain period, and the same rule would apply to the large tenements as to the small. He failed to see how the small tene- ments would suffer because they granted 10 per cent. to the large tenements, and really they should be very satisfied with the 30 per cent.—Alderman R. N. Davies sup- ported the motion, but when it was put to the council it was lost. THE GAS COMMITTEE. The Mayor proposed the adoption of the report of the gas committee, which recom- mended the payment of bills and wages amounting to J3250. The accountant reported that he had appeared before the assessment committee with regard to the assessment of the gas and water works assessment to the poor rate and that the committee had re- ferred the matter to Mr Morris Owen, solici- tor, for his opinion thereon.—Councillor J. T. Roberts wished to know whether the increase in the assessments was made on the initiative of the overseers, if not, whether it was made without their knowledge, and when it was brought to their knowledge, and by whom ?—Councillor Issard Davies thought the matter should not be discussed in open council. -Councillor Gregory said the increase had been made by the overseers in office prior to the present ones.—Councillor Fletcher said that he was one of the overseers and knew nothing about the matter. -Councillor J. T. Roberts wanted to know whether any of the other two overseers appointed from within the council, and who had not spoken, knew anything about the matter. He knew of properties in Carnarvon which had recently greatly increased in value and the assessment of these had not been increased. -Councillor Carter did not see why the discussion should have arisen. If the assessment was too high then it would be right and proper to appeal against it, but this was not the time to dis- cuss the question. -Alderman R. N. Davies said that the assistant overseer gave them the figures; and if this would take B50 more from the rates, and they were due, the council ought not to complain at having to pay it.—The Mayor thought it was irregular to deal with the matter at present. He had had nothing to do with the matter as the chairman of the gas committee, and any- thing arising out of this question would have to take some other form than that raised by Councillor J. T. Roberts.—The report was then adopted. THE SANITARY COMMITTEE. Alderman M. T. Morris proposed the adoption of the minutes of the sanitary com- mittee, which recommended that E5 be allowed the matron for uniform for the first year, and that when there are no patients at the hospital, that the matron be allowed board-wages the exact amount fixed after a month's time. Re the proposed houses for Mr Humphrey Jones at Segontium-road South, the surveyor reported that the plans were in accordance with the bye-laws, except that the drains should be laid outside, and not under the W.C.s, so that an inspection chamber can be put in where the drain goes under the house, also that an intercepting trap should be provided where the drain enters the main. Proposed villa in St. David's-road for Mr Richard Williams, agri, cultural implement merchant These plans are according to bye-laws, with the exception of a few corrections in specification. Recom- mended that both plans be passed subject to the necessary alterations mentioned by the surveyor being carried out. The surveyor reported that two new houses in Victoria- road, for Messrs Roberts and Thomas, were being built without submitting amended plans as requested by resolution of council in January last. Recommended that notice be given to the builders to suspend building until the amended plans are submitted and approved of. It was further recommended that the matron at the hospital should en- gage a servant at a salary not to exceed JB14 per annum. Councillor G. Owen called attention to the plans of houses in Segontium-road South, and pointed out that irregularities crept in because plans were accepted conditionally. He would like to know if the plans had been corrected.-The Surveyor replied that they had not. --Councillor Owen Evans stated that the sanitary committee were throwing their duties on to the shoulder of the surveyor.— The Town Clerk said the committee had no right to adopt plans which were not in ac- cordance with the bye-laws.—Councillor Issard Davies said that builders did not care a button for the council. They went on building and did not care.—Councillor W. G. Thomas proposed that the recommenda- tion be referred back.—This was seconded by Alderman W. J. Williams, and carried, the remainder of the report being adopted. THE SCHOOL BOARD AND THE COUNCIL. In "iihe report of the highway committee, submitted by Alderman John Williams. there was a recommendation that the chairman of the committee should see the chairman of the school board with reference to having a footpath constructed along the school pre- mises in North-pen'rallt.—Councillor R. E. Owen asked if these gentlemen had met and said that he bad been told that the school board were willing to sell this land.—Coun- cillor W. G. Thomas asked from what autho- rity did Councillor Owen say that, and pro- tested against members coming to the coun- cil to make statements they had no authority for Oaughter).—Alderman J. Williams said he had not yet been to see the chairman of the school board. IMPROVEMENTS NEAR SILOH. The highway committee reported that the following tenders had been received for carrying out this work:—Mr John Ethall, RZ-85; Mr John Hughes, £368; Mr David Williams, £339; Messrs G. F. Williams and Roberts, £ 324; Mr Owen Morris, £ 294; Mr Thomas Wynne, ICM. Recommended tnat the tender of Mr Owen Morris be ac- cepted, subject to the plans of new Siloh Chapel being submitted and found satisfac- tory. The Chairman (Alderman John Williams) said that Mr Owen Morris had called at the office that evening and had withdrawn his tender. -Councillor R. O. Roberts then said that there was a letter having reference to the matter before the mayor.-The Mayor read a letter from Mr Thomas Wynne offering to do the first part of the work before re- ceiving any pay if his tender was accepted. Councillor G. Owen said that unless a tender was accepted that day that it would mean another month's delay to the Siloh people and they were anxious to proceed.—Alder- man J. Williams said that they had not yet sent in their plans.—The Mayor: The plans j are now ready. -Councillor Carter suggested ( that the matter be referred back to the com- mittee, with power to accept a new tender for this spring weather should be taken ad- vantage of. He moved that this be done. -Alderman W. J. Williams seconded.—Mr G. Owen thought they should have sureties before letting the contract. -Councillor, E. Hughes remarked that the committee had recommended one man. That gentle- man could not accept the contract, and now the only thing that could be done would be to refer the whole matter back to the com- mittee.—Councillor J. Issard Davies moved that the contraot be let to Mr T. Wynne for there was nearly JB100 difference between his tender and the next lowest.—Alderman John Williams seconded. -Councillor R. O. Roberts did not think the corporation was rich enough to throw away £ 86.—Alderman W. J. Williams contended that they were not in order. They had not yet even ap- proved of the plans. -Councillor Fletcher pointed out that Mr Wynne's tender was £48 below that of the one which was pre- viously accepted, and they had sufficient security that the work would be carried out. What more did they want.-The Mayor re- marked that since the chairman of the com- mittee had seconded the proposal, he (the ma- mayor) felt bound to support it. The council had an efficient man to supervise the work, and it was their duty in the interest of the ratepayers to accept the lowest tender if they were satisfied that the work would be pro- perly done. The Siloh friends were anxious to begin, and the sooner the better the work was commenced.-The contract of Mr Tho- mas Wynne was then accepted. -Councillor G. Owen said that the surveyor would not superintend the work if the contract was given ft Thomas Wynne, even if the council jyave him j350 for doing so.—The Surveyor T could not undertake to look after him.- Councillor Issard Davies moved that sureties be obtained in the sum of elOO. --Councillor Owen Evans suggested £ 200, and said he knew something about the man they had I been talking about.—The sum of £ 100 was fixed upon. THE FERRY AND BRIDGE. Councillor J. T. Roberts moved the adop- tion of the ferry committee's report, and said that all the plans for the new bridge were now ready, and in all probability the com- I mittee would advertise at their next meeting. The committee had resolved that the town clerk be authorised to give Mr Lloyd Hughes notice to treat for the purchase of the land on the Aber side belonging to him which may be required for the approaches of the bridge, provided he is satisfied that the price asked for such land be reasonable, and recommended that the council be asked for power to advertise for tenders, as soon as the committee are in a position to do so. Councillor Fletcher seconded the adoption of the report.—Councillor Issard avDies pointed out that when improvements were 1 suggested in Bangor-street the highway com- mittee were asked to submit plans, &c., but now he noticed that plans and specifications and conditions of contract had been arranged by the ferry committee, who had gone so far as to propose advertising for tenders before the council knew anything about the matter. The general body of the council ought to have some notion of what was going on before giving the ferry committee a carte blanche.—Councillor J. T. Roberts remarked that the council knew all that the ferry committee knew. Thety had received no price for the ferry rights so far but they cowld proceed to get tenders for the bridge. They were told that a valuation of the ferry richts had been made and as soon as the price was submitted it would be brought before the council. Nothing had been kept back. -Councillor Issard Davies What about the plans ?—Councillor J. T. Roberts You are welcome to see the plans. Mr Wawn has got them. In order to advertise for ten- ders the plans have been drawn and copies will be sent to London.-The Mayor laid he had seen the plans, and thought they were very beautiful drawings, but he did not understand much about them. Mr Wawn would be pleased to show them to any mem- ber of the council. -Councillor Issard Davies What will the bridge cost ?—Coun- cillor J. T. Roberts Mr Wawn estimates that the whole undertaking will not exceed £ 60001—The minutes were then adopted. APPOINTMENT OF OVERSEERS. When the question of appointing overseers for the ensuing year came on Councillor J. T. Roberts said that last year they ap- pointed five members from within and one from without the council, and he would like to have an account of their stewardships and to know whether they had been the servants of the assistant overseer or his masters.— Council Carter proposed that the gentlemen who served last year be asked to continue in office. They were Alderman R. N. Davies, M. T. Morris, Councillors Gregory, Issard Davies, Fletcher, and Mr H. Richards.—Mr Fletcher asked that his name be withdrawn.—Alderman R. N. Davies, in reply to Mr J. T. Roberts, said that they had taken nothing for granted. They had never been the servants of the assistant over- seer, and generally asked for full light upon questions submitted to them. When they had reason to object to his actions they had done so.—Councillor J. T. Roberts thought they should have some outsiders appointed who would take more than a passing interest in the work and would tell the assistant over- seer what to do. He proposed the name of Captain Jones Williams. --Councillor Issard Davies feared that Councillor J. T. Roberts was prompted in this matter by other reasons than the interest of the ratepayers. They knew perfectly well that Captain Jones Williams was "death" upon the rate collec- tor, and it would be a great pity to appoint anyone who had been in active hostility to him.—Councillor J. T. Roberts said that he had not shown active hostility. He had I simply tied him to terms which he himself imposed when he made application for an increase of salary.—Councillor Carter rose to a point of order.—Councillor J. T. Roberts, continuing, said that a charge had befen made against him of being actuated by other than the welfare of the ratepayers _and that was not true.—Councillor R. E. Owen sec- onded the name of Captain Jones Williams. -Councillor Carter supported the remarks of Councillor Issard Davies, and said they should appoint somebody who had experience in these matters.—It was a pity that person- alities were so frequently brought into their discussions. These were ruining Carnarvon. There was a good deal of feeling being shown in this matter, and it would be unwise to put anybody in any department who could not work amicably with others. Rightly or wrongly the rate collector had been at log- -co..C. --=-' gerheads with some oiiicials, and therefore he asked Councillor J. T. Roberts to with- draw the name uf Captain Junes Williams, at any rate for the present. He moved the name of Mr J. Menzies.—Alderman W. J. Williams contended that he could not serve, as he was a member of the assessment com- mittee.—The name of Captain Jones Wil- liams was then put to the meeting. Eight voted in favour, and nine against.—On the motion of Councillor J. issard Davies the name of Councillor R. E. Owen was sub- mitted.-This was seconded by Councillor G. & Grifith, and adopted. THE MORRIS CHARITY. Councillor R. O. Roberts, in accordance with notice of motion, called attention to the fact that no account had been rendered of the Morris Charity for the last year. Ex- perience taught them that charities were lost because the trustees did not give annual accounts of the money. Three of the trustees of this charity were appointed by the cor- poration, and he would like to know if the accounts had been properly rendered.-The Mayor said that he was one of the trustees, and as soon as a meeting would be held he would report. THANKING THE COUNCIL. A letter was read from Mr Beriah G. Evans, the secretary of the Nonconformist Council, and enclosing a resolution passed thereat, on the motion of the Rev Hugh Hughes, expressing the gratification of the council at the refusal of the corporation to grant the use of the Guild Hall for Sunday evening concerts, and thanking those mem- bers of the corporation who opposed the let- ting of the hall for this purpose. The coun- cil further hoped that all public authorities would discourage all practices which tended to discourage the sanctity of the Sabbath.- Councillor Issard Davies hoped the Noncon- formist Council wnuld not forget Councillor R. E. Owen and himself at the next meeting (laughter). HOSPITAL SUNDAY. In reply to Councilor R. E. Owen, the Mayor said that one collection had been made in one of the chapels in the surround- ing district on behalf of the Cottage Hospital. He believed that the only replies the cor- poration would have to the circulars sent out would be a collection in the course of the year.
MAKIil.U.K uF MR ISAAC LLOYD…
MAKIil.U.K uF MR ISAAC LLOYD i AKU i, CONWAY. An interesting ceremony took place at the English Wesleyan Churcii, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, on Wednesday morning, 2nd March, when Miss Mary Alice Allen, third daughter of the late Mr J. Allen, Carlton, was married to Mr Isaac Lloyd Parry, eldest son of Mr T. E. Parry, town clerk of Con- way. The church was filled with friends and well-wishers of the bride and bridegroom. The officiating minister was the Rev Mr Jackson, of Fleetwood. The bride, who waa given away by her brother-in-law, Mr Ro- berts, Westly Villa, Carlton, looked charming in a dress of shot fawn and blue Moscovite cashmere, trimmed with passementerie and white chiffon, electric blue silk vest, with a fawn-coloured chip hat trimmed with velvet, curled quills and electric blue ribbon. She carried a magnificent bouquet of white orch- ids, lilies of the valley, and white tulips, with white ribbon streamers attached, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids, who were dressed in shot brown and green cloth trimmed with white chiffon, pink and blue silk vests and hats to match, were Miss I Lizzie Allen, sister of the bride, and Miss Dora E. Parry, sister of the bridegroom. They also carrried lovely bouquets of lilies of the valley, pink and white tulips, maiden hair fern, and variegated leaves, the gifts of the bridegroom. The bridegroom was ac- companied by his brother, Mr Albert Parry, as best man, and Mr Barstow, of Wilmslow, was the sjrooTng'nan. As the bride and bridesmaids walked up the aisle, a selection of music was played on the organ by Miss Cryer, of Brock's College, and after the cere- mony and while the register w?s being sign- ed, the "Wedding March" was effectively play- ed by Miss Cryer. After the service at the church, the wedding party proceeded, amongst showers of oonfet i thrown by the friends assembled, to Westly Villa, Carlton, where Mrs Roberts (the bride's sister) had prepared a most recherche repnst. After the repast, the happy couple left, amidst the congratulations and felicitations of friends, for Poulton Railway Station, whence they proceeded by the 2.34 train en route for Birmingham, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride's wedding dress was a navy blue tailor-made costume, blfck ha1,, trimmed with heliotrope ribbon r:nd violets. The following is a list of the presents Cheque, Mr T. E. Parry household linen, I &c., Mrs T. E. Parry dining table, Mr Ro- berts, Westly Villa, Carlton dress ring, Mrs Roberts, do. serviettes, Miss L. Allen, sister of the bride toilet set, Miss Dora E. Parry, sister of the bridegroom; bamboo table, Mr Albert Parry, brother of the bridegroom two pairs ornaments, Miss F. Parry, sister of the bridegroom silver tea spoon and tongs in case, Dr R. Arthur Pri- chard, J. P., C. C.. Conwav painted opal in oak frame, Misses E. and B. Cryer, Poul- ton watch stand in plush, with mirror, drawer, and scent bottles attached, Misses Bennett and Roe. do. Japanese waiter, Mr I Cryer, do. ivorv brush and comb, Mrs Cryer, do. two hand-painted fire screens, Miss Ethel Crver, do. hand mirror and work bag, Misses C. and M. Crver, do. table cloth, Mrs Sandham, Carlton; silver toast rack and butter dish combined, Dr M. J. Morgan, Conway china tea set, Mr and Mrs Hughes, Llys Gwilvm, do. silver pickle stand, Mr and Mrs Davies, Plough Inn, do. silver egg stand Mrs Jones, Anneddle, do. Family Bible. 'Mr'l Nor'-h. Llanfairfechan; half-dozen silver spoons. Mr and Mrs Jesse Jones, Mount Euryn. Junction; five o'clock tea set. Misses Prees. Tygwyrdd, Conway; dessert dish and hot water iug. Rev Dr and Mrs Llngwy Owen. Neckarmont, do. silver jam dish. Miss Tbitron. Castle Hotel, do. brass inkstand, wilh b^ll attached, Mr and Mrs D. Jones. Metropolitan Bank, do. table cloth. Rev ".nd Mis Gwvnedd Ro- berts, Bodarborth. do. towels and toilet cover, Miss A. T.ittle. Llanfairfechan; table cloth, Mr and Mrs Bushnell. Conway Crown Derby hot water jug, Mr and Mrs Smith, Blackpool; album, Mr Barstow, Wilmslow; silver fish carvers in case, Mr and Mrs Wil- liams, and Mrs Jones. Gwynfryn, Junction; brass inkstand, Mr and Mrs Upton, Junction Hotel; china tea set. Mr and Mrs Davies, Llanddulas; pamtings, Mr J. Davies- Williams, Conway three dessert plates, Miss Hedge. Liverpool oheese stand, Alderman and Mrs Hughes. C^nwiy silver breakfast cruet, Mr and Mrs Jones. Union, do. table cloth and d oyloys. Miss H. Hughes, Castle- street, do. biscuit barrel. Misses Roberts, Lancaster Ternppranee. do. table lamp, Mr and Mrs T. Williams. Uppergate-street, do. ttair ornaments. Miss L. Jonos. Castle-street, do. table centre. Miss J. Conway Jones, Os- westry afternoon biscuit stand and butter knife, Mr and Mrs T. B. Farrington, Con- wav Doultomvare silver-rimmed jug, Mr and Mrs J. W. P,,PRt. do. meat carvers, Mrs Doueall, do. table cover. Mr and Mrs Da- vies, Monnt-T">Vis'int. do. pair blankets, Mr and Mrs D. Wvtiip "Cohorts, Eirianfa, do. set jugs, MrQ Fd^vrds: Bryngynog, do. afternoon tea cloth. Miss Roberts, Boot Inn, do. chamber ware. Mr and Mrs W. G. Wil- liams. BronvrrTT. do. l1"ir silver salt cel- lars, Mr T. Williims. Bradford House, do. ornaments, 1\fi<:< M..Tones. Glan Conway; cooking utensil" Masters TT. and R. Roberts, Carlton breakfast sus3T basin, Mrs Roberts, Uanfairfechan.
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