Towyn-on-Sea and Merioneth County Times

DOLGELLEY. HIGHWAY BOAR1!.—A meeting of the Highway Board was held on Saturday afternoon, Mr Meyrick Roberts presiding. It was resolved to repair Tynygroes Bridge near Ganllwyd, and to erect new railings to the footbridge near Dinas Mawddwy. The wages sheets were examined and passed. It was stated that Llanegryn parish was in arrears since August 2nd to the extent of X15, and Llanenddwyn to the same amount. No pay- ment had as yet been made, and now another call had been added. Notice was ordered to be served on the collectors to pay the money to the bank without delay. THE GLASDIR MINE DISPUTE.—Interest was taken last week in a pending action against the Glasdir Copper Mine, Limited, in which the plaintiffs (Messrs C. R. Williams and Romer Williams) sought an injunction on account of the pollution of the river caused by the refuse, &c., from the mine, and the damage to certain lands. The action, which was down for hearing in the Chancery Division last Friday, was, however, not proceeded with. On Saturday evening the employees had a demonstra- tion in the town. Their arrived in the Square, headed by a Brass Band, was witnessed by a large crowd, which was subsequently addressed by Captain Netherton, DI John Jones, Caerffynon, and Mr J. Meyrick Jones (chairman). LITERARY SOCIETIES.-At the weekly meeting of the C.M. Literary Society held on Thursday evening in the Bethel Schoolroom, a spirited discussion took place on Dolgellau yn ei darpariadau ar gyfer ieuenectyd." Mr D. Caradog Evans opened with an exhaustive and well received paper in which he severely criticised several matters, and drew specific attention to the very unsatisfactory present stare of the Free Library." Miss Edwards, Coedcymer. W Griffith, Messrs 0 0 Roberts, E James. J W Evans, and the Rev R Morris follo wed. A hearty vote of t IHHI ks was accorded to Mr EVö.ns for his timely contribution. A resolution was also adopted calling the attention of the Urban Council to the state of the Free Library, and the meeting also decided to invite the other Literary Societies in the iowi, to confer as to the best means to be adopts) to secure an improvement in the matter of the Ft-ie Library. At the Wesleyan Literary Society a discussion took plt-e i,n the Nlillion Guinta Sc'-eme which is now engaging, the atten- tion and interest of the whole connexion. The Rev Peter Jones presided, and addresses were given by Messrs Lewis Lloyd, D J Lewis, R Barrett, and others. A well prepared paper was also contributed on a biblical subject by Mr W M Jones. IMPORTANT to the inhabitants of Dolgelley and the adjoining district. The annual great Clearance Sale at the Commerce House, Dolgelley, will com- mence on Saturday, September 3rd, 18%, and continue throughout September. The popularity of this establishment renders it almost unnecessary to refer to the Genuinness of the Bargains given. A few things are enumerated below. Sufficient to say that the 1898 Sale will be a large affair. In the Show Room, &c. The enormous tracie done in Blouses at the establishment necessitates an enormous Stock which will be cleared at a tremendous reduction. Special Line of Costumes, Mackintoshes, Jackets, &c. Manufacturer's Stock of Velveteen will be cleared at 6d yer yard, worth double the value. Advanced Summer styles in Millinery. The Stock and Dress Materials must and will be cleared at the prices offered. Useful Remnants, Dress Materials, Flannellettes, Suiting Tweed, &c., to be sold regardless of cost. Special Welsh Sheets, Quilts, and Blankets, at low Summer prices. Rugs and Mats in every description. A few Carpet Squares, assorted sizes, about half the usual prices. Special Remnant Days every Monday and Friday. Gent's and Boys' Waterproofs. Special value in Gent's aad Ladies' Umbrellas. In the Furnishing Department. Ha: dsome Drawing Room Suites must be sold. Bedroom Suites, do. Large Stock of Bedsteads, String and Flock Mattresses and Bedding bought out at old prices. Exceptional advantages given. Tables and Bedroom Chairs. Bookcases, Washstands, Chests of Drawers. Fire Irons, Stair Rods, Cradles, &c. A choice selection of New Bamboo Furniture. JOHN GRIFFITH, Proprietor. fAdvt. COUNTY C OURT.- SATURDAY. Before his Honour Judge William Evans. WILLIAMS v. BARMOUTH COUNCIL.—Mr W. George, appearing for the Council, made an application to the effect that the taxation of the costs in this case should be reviewed.—Mr W. P. Owen, on behalf of the plaintiff, objected on the ground that Mr George had given notice to the Registrar asking him to review.—After considerable argument, Mr Owen promising to allow anything which was not included and liable under Scale B, the Judge left the matter in the hands of the Registrar. VARIATION OF REGISTRAR'S CERTIFICATE.—In the case of Griffiths v. Evans, which has been before the Court on previous occasions, Mr Griffith Jones (instructed by Messrs Lloyd George and George) made an application for a variation of the Registrar's certificate.- Mr Guthrie Jones appeared for the defendant.— Mr Griffith Jones said he had had a conversation with his friend, and that the case would be considerably shortened. The defendant, who had hitherto set the Court at defiance, had come there that day, and had produced through his solicitor a receipt for the note of hand for X200. and assured him (Mr Jones) that this was paid on March 27th, 1897, in hard cash in the presence of a postmaster. He now applied that the Begistrar's certificate should be. varied to the extent hat various sums amounting altogether to X269 should be added to the es' ate and the plaintiff's claim be allowed in full, that was without the deduction of zP,75 made by the Kegistrar. The Judge said he bad gone through the papers and the evidence already given and WHS satisfied that the application was a pre per one. His Honour then found that the sum of X200 WHS due from husband to the estate and that the ",urll of £ "69 now in the Bank in the joirt iiHtn s of defendant find ti e testator belonged to the testator. An order in these terms wag made and the Judge gave plaintiff power to apply for further directions to him at any Court. ADAM" V. PARRY, BARMOUTH. John Adams, snrve\or, Barmouth, sought to recover the sum of £ 6 10: from John Paln. Barmouth.— Mr W G orn. a foi th, plaintiff and Mr Pvbus for the r George explained tint at a previous Court judgment was given against the present. plaw)t:ff and defendant, who wi.-re then joint, defen- dants. The present plaintiff, Adams, had to pay the jttdgtpfeiit io full, defendant Fairy b&vifig bo goods of his own to be levied upon. Plaintiff expected defendant to contribute his share but he had not done so, and this was an action to recover that balf.-Mr Pybus said the case was adjourned from the last Court. He would make the same contention as he made on the last occasion, that it was an action of tort. He also explained thai Parry's reason for not paying his share was that it came out in evidence in the first case that Adams was really the defaulter.—The Judge: There was a good deal of feeling in the case, I remember.—Mr Pybus said his client had no con- trol over the premises, the outer door being in the portion of the premises occupied by Adams.—The Judge said he was at a loss to understand how Mr Pybus could call this an action of tort. A tort was a wrong independent of contract. —Mr Pybus asked His Honour to reserve the point but the Judge declined and gave judgment for plaintiff for the amount claimed.—Mr Pybus reminded His Honour of the point he had made that it was clearly shown in the first case that there was no fault attached to Parry.—The Judge said the only course open to Parrv would be to bring an action to recover against Adams. His Honour added that there seemed to be too much feeling shown in the case.- Mr George said the peculiar thing about it was that Mr Pyhus was engaged for the plaintiff in the first case.—Mr Pybus asked Mr George not to make those remarks, and said he was sorry to hear His Honour say there was feeling. APPLICATION F"R A NEW TRIAL.—Mr W. George applied for a new trial of the case Edwards, Dyffryn, Barmouth, v. Gregson, which was heard at the last court, and in which judgment was given for defendant. Mr George said the plaintiff was taken by surprise by defendant's story that she was employed by him as servant. He had now evidence to prove that at the time he was employ- ing another person to do the housework.—The Judge eventually granted the application. CARPENTER V. OTHERS.— Mr Carpenter, Brewery Works, sued Mrs Williams, Lion Hotel, Harlech, for the sum of £1 13s, and Mrs Owen, Royal Oak Hotel, Penrhyndeudraeth, for £ 4 8s. Mr W. George, Criccieth, who appeared for the defend- ants, maintained that the cases should be heard at Portmadoo and not at that Court. He further claimed the costs of the proceedings.— Mr Oswald Davies, for the plaintiff, said the cases had been withdrawn.—Costs in one case were granted. PETTY SESSIONS.—TUESDAY. Before Messrs 0. Slaney Vynne, Dr Edward Jones, E. Griffiths, J. Leigh Taylor, R Wynne Williams, Dr J E. Jones and J. Meyrick Jones. Two DINAS CASES.—John Jones who failed to appear, was charged by P.C. D. R. Davies with being drunk and disorderly on the 5th inst.—P.C. Davies said that he found defendant drunk and disorderly at Mallwyd on the night of the 5th inst. He was cursing and swearing, and challenging another man to fight. — Supt Jones applied for a warrant for his apprehension. This man assulted the constable when he served the summons on him. —The Bench ordered a warrant to be issued.— Morgan Fraser was summoned by P.C. Davies with using profane language on the same night.-PC. Davies said that about 10.40 p.m. on the" 5tli inst. he saw defendant and heard him cursing and swear- ing, his language was most disgraceful. He was not drunk. The Bench inflicted a fine of 5s and 10- 6d costs. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.— Rees Roberts, who did not appear, was charged with being drunk and disord rly on Saturday the 12th inst, and also with being drunk and incapable on the following Mon- day.—P.C. Evans stated that about 10.45 on the 12th inst he saw defendant drunk and disorderly in Meyrick Square. His disorderly conduct was cursing and swearing.-Sergt Breeze said he found the defendant drunk and incapable in Smithfield Square about 12.45 on Monday the 14th inst. He had to get two men to take him home.—By the Bench Do you know where he got the drink from. —Sergt Breeze replied that he did not.—The Bench conferred and decided to issue a warrant for the apprehension of the defendant. No DOG LICENCE.—Hugh Pugh, who did not appear, was summoned for keeping a dog without the necessary licence. P.C. Evans proved the service of the summons—The Bench decided to adjourn the case to have the defendant present. If he failed to appear at the next Court a warrant would be issued. ALLEGED THEFT OF CLOTHING.—J. E. Roberts, a young girl of 15, was charged at the instance of Mary Jane Jones, a domestic servant, with stealing a certain number of articles of clothing, to the value of 18s.-Mary J. Jones, the complainant, said that recently she was in service at Bodlondeb (Mr Griffiths). Now she was in service at Bontddu. She was not very well acquainted with the accused. On leaving service in the town she left a box in a house in Smithfield Square. She came across accused who offered to take her box into her own house. She did so and she (complainant) stayed there for a night. Her clothing was in the box. She went into service to Bontddn and the box was to be sent there. When the box arrived there were several articles of clothing missing. She identified those now produced as her property. She did not give any of them to accused nor did she sell her any. The box was locked when she left it in the house. When the box arrived the lock had been tampered with. — P.C. Evan Jones, Trawsfynydd, stated that acting upon information he saw the accused. She was then wearing the missing articles. Replying to his enquiries she naid the blouse was made by her mother Anot her article was she said bought at owyn. The corset she had from a relative living at Bala, and the stOcking. she bought at Dolgelley. The hat she added was given to her by the com- plainant. Accused in answer to the Bench elected to be dpaJr, with Mimmarily and proceeding with a statement said that the complainant herself give her some of the clothing She left the blouse stating that sne wanted it to be washed. Complainant herself opened the box and took out the articles. — Mr Slaney Wvnne This statement is a contradiction to what she told the coiistable.- P.C. Jones, re-called, repeated the girl's statement. —The Bench confprreC:, and Mr Slaney Wynne asked accused whether she had any friends in the "Iwtl and teceived ar answer in the affirmative.— The Chief Constable (Major Best) said he kuew acci sed's father. He had been in the force and was a respectable man.— Mr Slaney Wynne said he was surprised that the father was not there that day.— Major Best was understood to say that he h&a Befeti Out of tfofrk and hacl recently foWd ployment at Bala.-Mr Slaney Wynne (addressing the defendant) said that she was charged with a very serious offence. The Bench, however, owing to her age had decided to act with leniency. She would be bound over in her own recognisance for the sum of £5 to appear when called upon. They hoped she would be careful in the future. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.—SATURDAY. —Present: Mr Meyrick Roberts (chairman) pre- siding, Mr W Lloyd (vice-chairman), Messrs W Davies, Cadwaladr Roberts, Howell Pughe, Morris Williams, E P Jones, Charles Williams, Ellis Wil- liams, Hugh Jones, John Edwards,and Owen Jones, with W R Davies (clerk), W R Richardson (assist- ant clerk), William Jones (surveyor and inspector), and Dr Hugh Jones (medical officer of health). LLWYNGWRIL WATER SUPPLY. The Clerk read a letter from Mr D. Gillart in which he stated that a meeting of owners had decided to contribute towards the expenses of pro- viding water for Llwyngwril buc it was necessary to decide upon the basis of contribution. He would lay the matter before the Countess de Morella's solicitors.—Mr Cadwaladr Roberts said this matter should be pressed forward.—It was decided to send to Mr Gillart requesting to be finally informed that steps had been taken to carry out a scheme of water supply, and that the work had been com- menced. NANTYCYNOG WATER SUPPLY. Mr Wynne, Peniarth, wrote in reply to a com- munication from the last Council that owing to a mistake there had been a delay in sending a sample of the water at Nantcynog Farm, Llanegryn, to be analysed. The tenant said he could find nothing wrong with the water.—The Assistant Clerk said that on the 8th of November Mr Owen Jones (Mr Wynne's agent) called at the clerk's office and pro- duced a copy of the report of the County Analyst (Mr Blunt, Shrewsbury) on the water. The report stated that, the water came from a pump on Nant- cynog Farm. The water was excellent and of great purity.—Mr Charles Williams called for the other analysis, which the Clerk said was received on April 91h last. Mr Alan Murray, Aberystwyth College, the analyst, said he was of opinion that the water was contaminated and wa,s quite m fit, for domestic purposes. The evidence of pollution was much more strongly marked in the second sample than in the first sample, but the first was probably more truly representative of the general condition of the water. The handkerchief through which the water was filtered contained a considerable quantil y of organic matter which was foul and offensive.— The Inspector said the Council would see for themselves that the two analysis differed as much as they possibly could from each other.—Mr Charles Williams said he supposed they were bound to accept the latest report. He wished to know what the Medical Officer had to say.—Dr Hugh Jones said the reports showed that the water on one occasion might be pure and that on another occasion it might be impure.—The Chairman asked if it was possible for the water to contain the properties mentioned in the analysts' reports one day and to be without them on another day.—The Medical Officer replied in the affirmative. The Local Government Board said it was more important to inquire into the surroundings than to analyse. If the surroundings were all right the water would pass, and what was contained in the first report might be due to an accident.—Mr W. Davies said this matter would end as it had commenced. He was of opinion all along that it was good water. When the Inspector visited the place a new pump had just been fixed, and that might account for the unfavourable report to some extent.—Mr Cadvaladr Roberts said the water was liable to be polluted from the farmyard.—The Inspector said when he took the water the tenant assisted him.—It was decided to leave the matter and to communicate this decision to Mr Wynne, with a recommendation that the surroundings should be carefully looked after. VOTE OF SYMPATHY. On the motion of Mr Howell Pughe, seconded by Mr Owen Jones, a vote of sympathy was passed with the relatives of the late Mr John Jones, Tyddynymoch, a member of the Council.—Arrange- ments were made to have the vacancy filled. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. Dr Hugh Jones reported that two cases of erysipelas bad been reported from Corris, one at Hillstone and the other at Graigfachddu. On November 6th he visited Maesglwysen, in the parish of Llanfachreth. The house was quite unfit for human habitation. The sleeping accommodation was most confined and unwholesome, and it had no ceiling or fireplace. The beds were in contact with the base roof. The floor was dilapidated and the walls were in contact with the surrounding soil. On November 7th he advised the closing of Islawr- dref Board School for a fortnight owing to an extensive, although mild, outbreak of mumps amongst the children. On the 10th the village of Abergynolwyn was visited in company with the Chairman of the Council and the Sanitary Inspector. The water supply of the village was derived from four sources three of which were wells and the other a running stream. He would much like to see a water scheme carried out for this village, whereby the water could bij laid on to the out buildings. There was no proper system of sewerage. The great majority of the houses are supplied with pit privies, which were cleaned out not oftener than once in six months. This was certainly most objectionable and should be remedied without delay, as it might prove disastrous if there should happen to be an outbreak of infectious diseases. Either a proper system of water carriage should be provided, or as an alter- native tubs or pails should be used, the contents of which should be frequently removed. The great majority of the dwelling houses were well con- structed, but some were very defective. The house called Pandy had very damp surroundings and was in contact with the soil behind. One room bad no proper ventilation. The house called Henefail had a pig-stye somewhat near the house, the surround- ings of which were very foul, owing to want of proper drainage. There was also an immense number of pig-styes congregated together at the bottom of Water street, the soil for a considerable distance round being sodden, owing to there being no means of removing the liquid refuse therefrom. These pig-styes were a dangerous nuisance as they were situated and constructed at present. Most of the houses in Llanegryn street, had no fireplaces in the sleeping rooms. The sleeping accommodation in a house called Hendy was most defective. There was no ceiling and no fireplace, and the beds were fa c'ontkbfc with the ba.ee roof. Ou NbV. 16th afcaW of enteric fever was reported at Bryumawddach, Llanelltyd, and on the following day with the Inspector he visited the place. The water supply appeared good but the drainage was very bad. Near was a cesspool which was filled to overflowing, and which was not properly disconnected from the house. It was situated on the side of a public road and should be attended to. He did not condemn the water supply at Abergynolwyn. No fault could be found with two of the sources. As to the privies they were very often dangerous. He instanced Belfast, where there had been two thousand cases, the cause of the outbreak being attributed by the Medical Officer to pit privies. The system un- doubtedlv was a dangerous one. Next to the flushing system the dry earth system suggested itself. At Islawrdref he did not think there was anything serious. He advised the closing of the school as it would check the spreading of the out. break. As to Esgeiriau, which had been allowed to drop, it was necessary to see that something was being done.—The Inspector said that a notice had been served on the owner, Mr Owen, Hengwrt, and he now understood that a builder had been there with the view of having the work done.—It was decided to write to the uwner requesting him to furnish the Council with information as to what was being done.—Mr Chas. Williams proposed that the repoit should be sent to the different parties concerned.—Mr Pughe seconded.—Mr C. Roberts (jocosely) I suppose the best part of it then will be sent to our Chairman (laughter).—Mr E P. Jones Oh, we must not say too much upon that.- The Chairman said he quite agreed with the report submitted by Dr Jones. They at Abergynolwyn had always done fairly well and they intended to continue to improve. He hoped they would soon have a culvert through the place. It would be possible to put the cost upon the ratepayers, but he did not think the expense would be laid upon them. After that there woud be no need for a Medical Officer to visit the place (laughter and hear, hear). DYFFRYN WATER SUPPLY ANOTHFCR START IS MADE. The Surveyor reported that Mr iobert Jones, solicitor, Portmadoo, the agent for Mr Ansell, the owner of almost all the good water sources, had visited the district and was of opinion that Dyffryn was in want of a better water supply and would advise Mr Ansell so. Mr Ansell had also expressed himself very favourable to the tr,ovement.-Dr Charles Williams said that a week or ten days ago he had, in company with Mr R. Jones and the Inspector, inspected the sources. They considered that in the circumstances the best thing would be to make a big reservoir which would supply Corsvgedol (Mr Ansell's house) and then the whole of Dyffryn. It was suggested that if the water main could be laid along the drive it would be cheaper than through the fields. The question therefore was, would Mr Ansell entertain the above scheme. He (Mr Williams) went to Corsygedol and laid the matter before him, and he said he would entertain it but would not sell land but promised to grant a perpetual lease or a way- leave. Howbver, he had that morning received a letter from Mr Ansell expressiug his objection to allowing the main to be carried along the drive. It was possible to bring the pipes through another way besides the drive without much more trouble. The only other alternative was to go to Eithin- fynydd and get water from the Barmouth water works. He did not know for certain whether they had the right to sell.-The Clerk after looking over the Act, said the Barmouth Council had a right to sell.—Mr Williams said the question of compensa- tion was likely to crop if they decided on a local scheme.—Mr Cadwaladr Roberts objected to buying water from Barmouth. The parish would never benefit from the works if that was done, but it would be a continued and an everlasting burden, whereas if they went in for a loan, say for 30 yearp, they might in the end reap the benefit. He believed that it would be possible to carry the water another way without encroaching on the drive.—Mr E. P. Jones said he had not seen better water anywhere and could not understand why the village was not left alone. He did not think the majority of the inhabitants wanted the water works.—Mr W. Davies said that was not the question. The order was given that water had to be supplied. It had been decided long ago that it was necessary.—On the proposition of Mr C. Roberts, seconded by Mr M. Williams, it was decided to inquire into the source from the river Sgethin.—A proposition was made that Mr Job Bowen, Carnarvon, be engaged to pre- pare a scheme.—Mr W. Davies proposed that Mr Gillart should be asked.—On a division the former got the largetit number of votes. INSPECTOR'S REPORT. Mr Wm. Jones said he had visited Llwyngwril since the last meeting. As far as his information went the progress of the proposed water supply was a slow one. The drains of the village in several places were sadly out of repair and inadequate. Some temporary repairs ought to be made at once, whether water works was carried on or not. Llwyn- gwril village required constant attention and pressure as regarded its sanitary conditions.—It was decided to engage a man for a week or so to make the temporary repairs.—He (the Inspector) had hoped to lay something definite before the Board with regard to the drainage of Lianegryn village, but a meeting of the Parish Council at which he had made arrangements to attend, was not held until next Monday evening. As to Blue Cottages, Aberllefeni, he had not as yet received any communications from thp Parish Council as to supplying them with water. He was glad to say that the village of Corris was to get an adequate supply, as the Parish Council had taken the matter in hand in earnest. Pigstys at Llanegryn were being removed as requested.—No reply had been received from Lord Harlech's agent in regard to contribut- ing JE6 to put Felin Sylvan in a habitable state.— Mr Hugh Jones said reference bad been made at the Parish Council to the spring that supplied Braichgoch Terrace, Corris. The matter was to be further considered.—With reference to Glanderri Terrace, Corris, Mr Edward Williams wrote that zCl50 had been spent to put these in a habitable state as required.—The Inspector said the roofs of the bedrooms were not high enough and it was a pity X150 had been spent in the way it had been, instead of in raising the house.—Consideration was deferred for a month, as was also Pourhos.-In regard to Brongadair, Mr Adams, solicitor, wrote that as the tenant was not well the work was not commenced, but as soon as he recovered it would be looked into.—It was stated that the contract for carrying out the alterations at Aberserw iad tidtiu lefc.