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TOWN COUNCIL.

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TOWN COUNCIL. A special meeting of the Town Council was held in Council Chamber on Wednesday. Present:— The Mayor (Mr N. A. Roch), Aldermen J. Rogers and R. Venning; Councillors J. A. Jenkins, J. K. Buckley, W. Williams, J. Griffiths, G. Richards, B. G. Gifford, J. Leach, and J., B. Hughes; Mr C. W. R. Stokes, Town Clerk; Mr A. T. Lewis, Borough Accountant. THE MINUTES. The minutes of the last meeting having been read were approved. AFFIXING THE SEAL. On the motion of Mr W. Williams, seconded by Mr James Griffiths, the seal was ordered to be affixed to the assignment of the lease of Mr Charles John's cottage in South Pool to the Corporation. THE MARKET HOUSE. The Town Clerk said their next business would be to decide what should be done in respect to the Market House, and also the tolls of the Market. The Mayor said he did not know whether the Council were prepared to go into a discussion that day on the question of the improvement of the market, but if they were he was prepared to give his opinion on what should be done. He had had a, consultation with Alderman Rogers, who pro- posed to put dormers over the present openings .and eover them with glass. In his opinion that would meet their requirements, and the expendi- ture would not be large. The Market Committee talked about putting on a new roof, and making other alterations that would necessitate the bor- rowing of £ 1500; but what Alderman Rogers pro- posed to do would not cost more than about dE200, and for this outlay the Market could be put into .good condition. Ths existing roofs would not be meddled with except for the purpose of putting in ventilators. No one now doubted that there was plenty of room in the existing Market if the space was properly utilized, especially if a passage now let at will, formerly part of the Market House, was taken into the building. Provision ought to be made for a lavatory-which could be made without difficulty. He (the Mayor) did not feel justified in going on borrowing money, and thus adding to the existing rates, so that the rates of the borough would exceed 5s. in the E. He thought that amount quite high eaough. The expense already incurred in connection with the new water scheme, and the purchase of land for improvements, would mean about 4d. in the £ the county rate would certainly be higher than hitherto and they ought to make some provision for converting the debt of £5000 into a terminable one. In his opinion the rates of the borough ought not to exceed 5s. in the jE, and if it was determined to expend the large sum named by the committee, the Finance Committee ought to go thoroughly into the state of the finances of the borough to see exactly how they stood. Mr W. Williams was of opinion that the centre roof should be raised, whatever was done. Alderman Rogers said he had gone into the matter with the Mayor, and looking to the fact that for all practical purposes the existing roofs would last for another twenty years, he would suggest that the present openings be covered with glass, proper provision being made for ventilation, other necessary work done for the purpose of better utilising the existing space. He therefore felt justified in proposing "that the present roof remain, that the avenues and open spaces generally be covered with glass; space and ventilation made in the tops of roofs, all necessary repairs made for discharge of water, &c., and re-arrangements where necessary. The whole cost of the plan would be about E200. Mr George Richards said he had a scheme for the improvement of the Market somewhat similar to that of Mr Rogers, but with this difference. He would lift the roof in the centre about eight feet, fill in the openings with glass, but making provision for ventilation. This would give them plenty of head-room and air. This would cost about E350 or JE400. Alderman Rogers said his idea was not to meddle with the roofs at all. They would remain as at present. Mr George Richards-The place would be too hot in summer. Mr J. A. Jenkins asked if there was not already a resolution of the Council agreeing to adopt the recommendation of the Market Committee. If so, they must first rescind that. The Town Clerk referred to the proceedings of the committee, but nothing definite had been de- cided upon. The Mayor said he was quite prepared to second the proposition of Alderman Rogers. Mr. W. Williams said he would move, as an amendment, that the centre roof be raised. Mr. J. Leach said he would like more definite information before coming to a decision. Mr Rogers had explained what he proposed doing, and told them the cost would be about £ 200 Mr George Richards had estimated his scheme to cost X350 or 9400, but neither was definite. He would propose that the consideration of the subject be postponed till the next meeting, and in the meantime Mr Rogers and Mr Richards be asked to give a sketch of what they proposed doing, and the cost. The market should be improved as soon as possible, but he was opposed to spending even E200 without having some definite plan before them. Mr J. B. Hughes asked why the recommenda- tions of the committee could not be carried out. The Council would then have a hall large enough for flower shows, dog shows, or anything else. Mr J. A. Jenkins thought the Council were treating the committee badly. He would propose that the proposition be referred back to the com- mittee to report upon. Mr B. G. Giflord suggested that a new roof should be placed over the existing space altogether. The Mayor said he had altered the resolution of Mr Rogers a little and it would now stand as follows :—"That the present roof remain that the avenues and open spaces generally be covered with glass special ventilation made in tops of roofs, all necessary repairs made for discharge of water, and re-arrangements where necessary, except that the question whether the centre of the market should be raised, shall be referred to committee to report upon and that the committee estimate the cost of the alterations and report to the Corporation." He (the Mayor) was anxious that the committee should confine themselves to retaining the present roof, except in so far as regarded the centre one. Mr J. A. Jenkins said he did not consider it right to tie the hands of the committee, and moved an amendment that the whole subject be reported upon by the committee. There was no seconder to the amendment and the motion of Alderman Rogers was accordingly carried, Mr Williams and Mr Richards having withdrawn their amendments. THE MARKET TOILS. On the proposition of Mr J. A. Jenkins, seconded by Mr J. Leach, the Town Clerk was instructed to make the necessary arrangements for letting the tolls of the market from the 29th inst., with the same reservations as last year. Carried, THE PROPOSED LOANS. The Town Clerk was also instructed on the motion of Mr J. Leach, seconded by Mr J. A. Jenkins, to apply to the Local Government Board for leave to borrow a sum of f,1500 for the purpose of purchasing Potter's Field, and the houses in South Pool, and for improving and laying out for building the property thus acquired. Carried. ESTATE COMMITTEE. The Town Clerk read the report of the Estates Committee dated the 10th September, and on the motion of Mr Williams, seconded by Mr B. G. Gifford, the same was adopted. It is intended to enclose the piece of waste ground beyond the slaughter-houses and to give Mr John Thomas about 25 feet of old pipes to convey the surplus water from the road into the lake. WATER COMMITTEE. The Town Clerk read the report of the Water Committee dated 3rd September, when the fol- lowing letter was read from Mr H. Morley:— Gentlemen,—I am exceedingly obliged to you for your offer to pay me £llR. a week to attend to the duties of my father, but if I shall not be giving you offence I should prefer doing the work free of charge, as I am anxious to do whatever lies in my power to serve your interests.—Ycur obedient servant, H. MOBLST. The letter was ordered to be entered on the minute book, but the resolution of the Council to pay Mr Morley for his services was adhered to. The report of the committee, on the motion of Mr W. Williams, seconded by Mr J. Leach, was agreed to. FIRE BRIGADE REPORT. The committee had accepted a tender from Mr W. Noble for £ 6 4s., for re-painting the fire escape, and on the motion of Mr Griffiths seconded by Mr Richards, the report was adopted and the com- mittee given permission to expend £10 in new couplings for the hose. LETTER FROM MR FORDHAM. A letter in reference to the repair of St John's Cottage, was referred to the Estate Committee. THE NEW LANDING SLIP. The Town Clerk reported that Mr Clement Wil- liams had paid his promised donation of £ 200 to the landing slip, and on the motion of the Mayor, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr Williams for his munificent gift. Mr J. B. Hughes in seconding it, said the slip had been much used during the week and proved to be of great convenience. The seal to the transfer of the mortgage of the Harbour dues from Mr Norris to Mr Williams was then affixed. WATER TO THE BATTERY. An application was made from Mr Lumsden in reference to water to the silent battery, and the same was referred to the Water Committee. The meeting then broke up.

CONCERT AT SAUNDERSFOOT.

SERIOUS GUN ACCIDENT AT PENALLY.

THE SILENT BATTERY.

:;.LK"".f ----------------.-BALL…

JOHN, JAMESON AND SON'S DUBLIN…

FISH REPORT.

POLICE COURT, MONDAY.

CARMARTHEN DOG SHOW.

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