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A BERYSTW YTff.
A BERYSTW YTff. BOARD OF GURDIANS—MONDAY. Present Mr W A Miller, chairman; Rev T A enry, Messrs BE Morgan, George Fossett Roberts, I E^ Salmon, E J Evans, James Jones, Edwin Morris, Edward Jones, Charles Davies, Daniel Morris, J B Morgan, David Lloyd, Thomas Richards, David Morgan, W Morris, T Powell, T James, R Thomas, T Jenkins, John Jones, D Edwards, E Richards, with Mr Hughes, clerk j and Mr Llewellin, deputy clerk. OUT-RELIEF. During the past two weeks the following amounts Were paid in ont-relief Per Mr J J Hughes £ 42 10s 6d to 155 recipients; per Mr T Yanghan to 168 recipients X50 1,3s Od per Mr Joseph Morgan, £50 14s Od to 150 recipients. RESIGNATION OF DR HUGHES. Dr John E Hughes of Llanilar who has been flnder the Board for 25 years as district medical officer wrote resigning his post which he decided to Rive up on January 28th. Dr Hng'jes stated'that 1 1 health was the reason that he took this course, and he wished to thank the Board for the kindness and support they bad given to him during the long Years which he had been in their service.—The airman said that he was sorry to hear of the doctors resignation. They were losing an efficient officer, and the least they could do was to pass a ^ote of thanks to him and a vote of sympathy with im in his illness.—Mr Charles Davies seconded.— r Daniel Morris said that Dr Hughes was entitled to a pension, and he would like the Board to Petition tho Local Government Board for an hlCrease in the pension due to Dr Hughes.—Mr J Jones said that they could discuss that when formal application was made to them for a pension.—The Rev T A Peniy said that it would be the better COurse to advertise the post, and of this course the Diajority of the members were in favour.-Mi, J Jones Eaid that this was a favourable moment for tnaking some alteration in the salary, for this dis- Tict and the one unjer Dr Morgan. At present Dr Hughes was gettingE45 and Dr Morgan £ 20.— ^•r Salmon was of opinion that if £ 5 was added to Dr Morgan's salary it would me?t the case.—Before deciding this matter it was agreed to refer the question to the Guardians of the Llanilarand Llan- rhystyd districts, and in the meantime Dr Hughes would be asked to remain in office until a decision was arrived at. SEEKING REFUGE IN LONDON. A letter was read from the Clerk of the St Panc) as Union asking the Board to accept the removal without an order of the wife and child (21 years old) of Walter Jones, 41, Portland road, erystwyth. The Deputy Clerk said that these People bad separated and recently the wife had been ejected from a house in North Parade, and she Went straight- to the station and took train for Lon- don in order to go into the Workhouce.-The Chair- an Why didn't she come here instead of putting 8rnP exPensei We shall have to pay railway fare. -M Depaty Clerk No, St Pancras will do that. Mi G F Roberts proposed that they accapt her. lhis was agreed to. BOARDING-OUT SYSTEM. Mrs Colbypresented her quarterly report of the oarding-out Committee. There were in all fifteen children under the supervision of the Committee. She osked that the following ladies should be added to the Committee Mrs Dr Hughes, Llanilar Mrs Rhoderick, Llancynfelin Vicarage; and Mrs Morgan, Poplars, Penllwvn.—The Board accepted the re- Commendation of the Committee.—The application of Mr D James, printer, Cambrian square, to adopt a seven months' old baby, an orphan now in the lIonse, was acceded to by the Board. MASTER'S REPORT. The Master reported that there were 53 paupers In the House ae compared with 46 during the cor- responding period of 19CO. Daring the past two Weeks 20 vagrants had been relieved compared with 19 during the corresponding period of 1900.—On ew Year's Day His Worship the Mayor and his friends paid a visit to the House and entertained the inmates to tea. On the 9th inst Miss Lear, L'anbadarn road, also entertained the inmates.- e usual votes of thanks were passed to the donors. WIFE DESERTION. f^e Master reported the admisson to the House ot Mrs Margaret Jones and her daughter, aged 12 years, the wife and daughter of Wm Jones, barber, of Market square.-It was now stated that Jones had deserted his wife, having left the town on the previous Wednesday.—The Guardians decided to SUe a warrant for his apprehension. NOTICE OF MOTION. Mr George Fossett Roberts gave notice of motion that at the next meeting of the Board he would tnove the appointment of three members of the £ oard to represent the Guardians as subscribers to he Infirmary. THE HOUSE AND THE AGRD. Upon a proposal being made to continue a pay- ent of 3s 6d per week out-relief to a female Pauper aged 76. Mr James Jones reminded the oard that the rules of the Houte si ated that out- ief should not be given to paupers residing alone and that the House was the proper place.—Mr aitnon When old people come in here they don't ve long. They come in here from their own fire- lt and have to go through a different liring and It scon tells a tale upon them. None of you can ^ontradict me because statistics prove it, and if at ighty years of age, some of you come into the °«se in less than six monuhs you will go out in ^ooden coffins (laughter.) I quite agree that in Cart-ain cases the House is the proper place for persons unable to take care of themselves; but this Q woman has distinctly said that she will die lore she will come in.—Mr Jones eaid that he heVrt^Sa,Cl a Word aboufc stopping the relief, and fa-Jin Uot kuow from where Mr Salmon took his ('aughter.)—Mr Salmon My text is as good 8.8 Yours and I am well able to "lecture upon it ("lore laughtex.)-Mr Jones: All I said was that old woman was living by herself and we ought rott 8P t0 rules~Mr Salmon The rules are aaJ3^,Jaud tll6y want rev^8ing.—The Guardians o sen to continue the 3s 6d oat-veKef. TOWN CO UNCjfj.—TUESDAY. PreSeot E P Wynne (Mayor), Councillor C M Pal mS (Bx"May°r), Aldermen Peter Jones, W H Joh^T' a°d ^on&^on, Councilors T E Salmoo, and T D m:DS' J T DavJes> G F Roberts, R Doughton, Mr M "homas, with Mr A J Hughr town clerk, 8ut deputy clerk, Mr H L Evans, account- > and Dr Thomas, medical officer of health. LIME KILN PREMISES. Mr Hugh Hughes, solicitor, wrote to say that. the representatives of the late Mr Thomas Hugh Jones, did not contemplate selling any of their property just now.—The Ex-Mayor proposed that the matter be refereed to the Finance Committee because it had already come before that committee under another heading.—Agreed to. CONCESSIONS. The Town Clerk reported that he had 3 lengthy letters from Mr Gilbert Rogers asking for certain concessions and he suggested that they should be referred to the General Purposes Committee.- Agreed to. HISTORY OF THE TOWN. The Rev G Eyre Evans wrote thanking the Council for the expression of opinion passed by them at the last meeting upon the "History of the Town." THE NINE. INC. GUNS. A letter was read from Lieutenant Stevens, R.A stating that it had been definitely decided to abandon the idea of placing two nine-inch guns on the Castle grounds (hear, hear.) STEAM ROLLER. An application for the use of the Steam Roller made by'Mr Lloyd (county surveyor), was leferred to the Public Works Committee with power to act. -Alderman Jones remarked that Mr Rees Jones, surveyor, was away attending a sale of material, which it was thought would come in useful to con- struct the new promenade.
THE DEVIL'S BRIDGE RAILWAY.
THE DEVIL'S BRIDGE RAILWAY. £51,000 SUBSCRIBED. The Town Clerk said that he had to ask per- mission of the Council to make a few observations with reference to the Vale of Rheidol Railway. He had much pleasure in reporting that at a meet- ing of the Vale of Rheidol Railway Company, held in London ou Thursday la-it, the whole of the authorised capital of £ 51,CC0 for the purpcse of constructing the Light Railway was applied for and allotted. To find the capital was of course one of the principal matters, but some seven or eight gentlemen had put their heads together and after full enquiry had satisfied themselves of the desirability of the line, and bad shown their confidence by subscribing the requisite capital. A substantial deposit had been made, and nothing really remained but for the landowners to meet them, and he had every reason to believe that they would do this in a liberal spirit. Upon previous occasions there had been disappoint- ments, and they began to be a little sceptical as to whether the line would be made at all, but lie was able to announce that the contract would be s:gned that day between the Company and one of the laigest contracting firms in the west of England. The contractors said that if they got possession of the land at early date they were prepared to com- plete the line for traffic in good time for the season of 1902 (hear, bear). The bankers of the Company were Messrs Hoare, the chairman of the directors Mr H H Montague SmiA, 28, Victoria Street, a gentleman well known in the financial world and a man of means; other directors were Mi- Madge, Mr Paker and Mr Francis, of Wallog. The latter was present at the meeting, and seeing the enthusiasm of the other gentlemen he at once qualified and became a director—(hear, hear). Of course, some time must elapse before all the con- veyances were arranged, and several matters would have to be considered by the Council, but to show their bona fides the Company were prepared to deposit the pur chase money at once or any portion. The usual portion was ten per cent, but the Com- pany was prepared to deposit any sum the Corpora- tion asked for. The directors were readv with plans, and he was going to ask the Council to form a committee to go into the matter so far as Corpora- tion land was concerned at once, for the contractor was prepared to start loth ends the same time, and thus make double piogresr At the meeting in London he raised the question of the extension of the line to Abeiayron. It was well known that the Company obtained from the Railway Commis- sioners an o- der for the construction of a light rail- way from Aberystwyth to Aberayron, and the directors said that they had considered the matter and were prepared to complete that railway the moment the Devil's Bridge line was finished. But so far as Aberayron was concerned, they would not move in the matter unless the landowners them- selves came forward with offers for the sale of the land required at reasonable figures, so that the re- sponsibility of getting a railway to Aberavron rested entirely with the landowners. It was unnecessary for him to touch upon the advantages of a light railway for Cardiganshire, but he sincerely hoped that the people of Aberystwyth and Aberayron would all they could to induce the landowners to meet the fair demands of the Company.—Alderman Jones Your suggestion as to a committee refers to the land required from the Corporation ?—The Town Clerk: Yes; a price was fixed by tne Corporation two years ago, but there are many matters which will have to'be con- sidered so as to protect the public interest in every possible sbape and form.—Alderman Palmer sug gested that they should bring the question before the Finance Committee.—The ex-Mayor said that upon a previous occasion the Council had shown that Aberystwvth was prepared to do 1)11 it could to further the project and bring it to a successful issue. Councillor Jones: Will it be soon enough to meet on Friday night ?—The Town Clerk Yes. -Councillor Jones then seconded Alderman Palmer's proposal.—The Town Clerk said he would deposit the plaos at bis office for inscectiou — Aldeiman Jones said he would like to move a vote expressive of their gratification at the prospect of that project being car. ied out and to pledge the Council to do all it possibly could to assist the directors. The Corporation bad given [the same terms to the directors for land as they could get for it as accommodation land, and in doing so he felt that the town authorities were setting a good example to the owners of property along the lins of railway. He therefore moved that they record their appreciation.—Alderman Doughton asked if the extension would include tne harbour.-The Town Clerk: Yes-Councillor Jones seconded the proposal of Alderman Jones.-Both proposals were ibea put to the meeGirag and cawed.—Tee Council then went into committee for a few miuutes, and the reporters were asked to retire. THE HEALTH OF THE TOWN. Upon the re-admission of the Press the agenda was proceeded with and moving the report of the Public Works Committee, Alderman Jones said that the report of the medical officer showed that th 3 death-rate compared favourably with the cor- responding periods of two previous years.—Coun- cillor Salmon said that upon several occasions he bid asked that the report of the medical officer should be printed in the agenda for the use of members.-Alderman Jones remarked that the annual report was printed.—Councillor Salmon My contention was that the quarterly leport also should be printed. Is there any harm in having it put on the agenda ?—Alderman Palmer It is not required.—Councillor Salmon: If you don't want it I do. I don't know whether you set yourself up as an authority as to what should appear in the reports of the committees or not.-Councillor Jones asked if there was a resolution on the minutes ordering the quarterly reports to be printed.—The Town Clerk: Only the annual report.—The Ex- Mayor believed that this was so, and when Coun- cillor Salmon mentioned the matter on a previous occasion he suggested that notice of motion should be given respecting the printing of the quarterly reports. Councillor Salmon: I will give notice by next meeting. COMMITTEES. Councillor Jones moved the report of the Har- bour Committee, which suggested that the damage done to the jetties in the recent storm, estimated to cost £25, be requiree. — Agreed. — The Ex- mayor moved the report of the Finance Committee. Payment of bills etc amounting to £949 7s 6d which included X639 15s cost of iron pipes for the extension of the main sewer in the harbour were recommended by the Committee and passed. PROPOSED NEW BREAK WATER. Councillor R Doughton moved that a break- water or small pier be erected in front of the proposed new sea wall at the castle point to a distance of 60 feet. He explained that by so doing a splendid beach would quickly bank up on the south side of the castle point, as at present all the shingle and sand was swept over to the College front. It was suggested that the members should visit the spot before deciding and Councillor R Doughton accepted the suggestion. There was no other business.
ANNUAL CONSERVATIVE MEETING.
ANNUAL CONSERVATIVE MEETING. The annual meeting of the members of this Club took place at the Club Rooms, Great Darkgate street, on Monday evening. Amongst those present were — Messrs H Hughes, solicitor, Geo Fossett Rol 3rts, J Jenkin Jones, H Roberts, J T Davies, D Watkin, solicitor, Lampeter, and B E Morgan. In the absence of Councillor T E Salmon, Councillor G Fcssett Roberts tcok the chair. There was a fair attendance ot the members of the club. Mr Tom Griffiths and Mr Llewellin were appointed auditors, and the mayor (Councillor E P Wynne), was re-elected treasurer. Mr D M Lewis was unanimously re-elected secretary. The four retiring members of the Executive Committee viu., Messrs D Michael, D Jones. T Awleigh Jones, and Hindley were re-elected. The balance sheet, which was presented by the secretary, showed that the club's finances during the past year were in a favourable condition and it was formally adopted. It was agreed to have open-aT entertainments during the coming summer in place of the tea and entertainment at the Pavilion.—Upon the proposi- tion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr Williams, Terrace road, Mr J C Haiford was uaanimouslv re- elected president for the ensuing year.—-Mr B E Morgan propoced that Councillor Fossetb Roberts be appointed chairman for the next twelve months. This was seconded and carried amid acclamation. -In reply Councillor Roberts said that he had to thank the members very much for the honour they had paid him. He could assure them that he es- teemed it a great honour to be chairman of that important club (hear, heer). He believed that it was recognised now as an important factor in the politics of Aberystwyth. He had hoped that Councillor Salmon would have been present to accept the chairmanship for the ensuing year but it was now his pleasing duty to pro- pose a very hearty vote of thanks to Mr Salmon for his services. If any chairman ever deserved a hearty vote of thanks at the hands of the Club it was Mr Salmon (hear, hear) who had occupied his position with great energy and generosity (applause). — Mr Jenkin Jones was named for the vice-chairman but declined, and pro- posed Mr J T Davies who was unanimously elected.- On the motion of Mr Hugh Hughes a vote of thanks was passed to Mr Sheraton for his piesentation cf papers to the club during the year.-On the motion of Mr Llewellin a committee was formed, consist- ing of the following: Messrs T E Salmon, George Massey, Hindley, Hugh Hughes, Jenkin Jones, and Llewellyn, for considerirg the best means of im- proving the club.—Mr Watkin, the county agent, then addressed the meeting on the question of registration, and it was decided for the future to work the registiatiou upon a more comprehensive scheme. For No. 1 ward, Messrs J T Davies, Daniel Morgan, and R J Jones were appointed; No. 2, Messrs B E Morgan, Hugh Hughes, and Walter Jones; No. 3, Messrs J Morgan, T E Salmon, a,nd David Humphreys, Portland street; No. 4, R D Jones, J Jenkin Jones' W Richards, and J Jenkius.-Other matteis of a private nature were dealt with, and an appeal made to assist the County Association. A com- mittee for getting up debates was also appointed.
* CO It RES P O N DEIS OE.
CO It RES P O N DEIS OE. l'o CORRESPONDENTS. — for this column should be addressed to the Edilor, and must be written upon one side of the paper only Thuy should in all cases be accompanied by the name and address of the sender, not necessarily for publication but. os a guarantee of good faith.
PROPOSED TOWYN MARKET.
PROPOSED TOWYN MARKET. To the Editor. Sir,—I read the article in your last issue re the establishment of a weekly or a monthly market at Towya. Perhaps your correspondent can enlighten the townspeople whether, if his suggestion were put into practice, it would benefit the town or not. Would the tradespeople gain or lose ? It is neces- sary before moving to get a clear vision.—Yours, &C. A TRADESMAN.
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MARKETS NEWTOWN GENERAL, TUESDAY.—Eggs 12 toO for Is butter Os to Is 4d per lb; fowls Os Od to OsOd; chickens 4s Od to 4s 6d; ducks OR Od to 5s Od rabbits, Os Od to Is 6d per couple. WELSHPOOL GENERAL, Monday.—Wholesale price Butter, Is to Is 2d per lb; eggs, 11 to 0 for Is fowls, Os Od to Os Od; chickens, 4s Od to 4s 6d. ducks, Os Od to 5s Od; rabbis, Is 6d per couple. LIVERPOOL CORN, TUESDAY. —Wheat, moderate trade, about Id over Friday. 1 Northern Spring 6s 4" d to 6s 5d 1 Northern Duluth (old), 6s 7Jd • 2 Kansas, 6s 0^d to 6s 2d. Beans—Saidi, 29s 3d to 2 29s 6d. Peas, 5s 61d to 5s 7d. Oats, firm, new buisness-old mixed, 4s lŽd to 4s 2d; new 4s id to 4s Jd. Flour, 6d dearer. LONDON HAY AND STRAW, TUESDAY.—Prices: Good to prime hay, 80s to 92s 6d eerier to fair, 50s to 70s good to prime clover, 85s to 100s; inferior to fair ditto, 75s Od to 80s mixture and sainfoin, 70s Od co 90s Od; straw, 9 £ 3 to 38s per load LIVERPOOL CATTLE MARKET,MONDAY.—Numbers: Beasts, 1,452; sheep, 3,863. Quotations.—Best beasts, 61d to 61d second, 5|d to 6d thiid, 4gd to c I Sid; best Scotch sheep, 8bd to 831 other sorts, 4 7d to 8d lambs, CI to Od per lb. The supply of stock was larger than last week, showing an increase of 452 beasts and an increase of 1,863 sheep and lambs. Fair demand for all classes at about late rates. BIRMINGHAM CATTLE, TUESDAY.—Short supplies in all departments, and demar d inactive. Prices ruled as follow Beef, Herefor('q, 63-d to 7d shorthorns, 6d to 6jd bulls and cows, 5d to 6d 2 calves, 6d to 8d wethers, 8d to 8Jd ewes and rams, 6d to 7d lambs, -d to -d per lb. Bacon pigs, 9s 10d to 10s Od; porkets, 10s OdtollsOd; sows, Os Od to 8s 6d per score. SALFORD CATTLE, TUESDAY. — At market — Cattle, 2,831, winch met with a very good demand; sheep, 7,864, with a brisk demand for all classes; calves, 86, and trade fairly good, prices being well maintained. Quotations:— Cattle, 5d to 61d; sheep, 61d to 9d; calves, 6d to 8|d per lb. OOUK BUTTER, Thursday.—Primest, -15 prime -s; firsts, -s; seconds 109s kegs, -8; thirds 86s; kegs -s j fourths -s nfthe —s choicest—s; choice -s; superfine —s; fine mild 109s kegs Os mild -s; choicest boxes —s choice boxes, —s; 18 cwt of fresh butter A, 108s to 106s B, 94s to 93s factory seconds, —. Total number of firkins. 10. OSWESTRY CORN MARKET, WEDNESDAY. — The following were the quotatiors:- Wh: te wheat (old) Os Od to Os Od white wheat (new), 4s Od to 4s 2d per 751bs red wheat (old), Os Od to Os Od red wheat (new), 4s Od to 4s 2d per 7blbs old oats, 17s Od to 18s Od new oats, 11s Od to 11s 6d per 2001bs malting barley, 16s Od to 18s Od; grinding barley, 13s Od to 13s 6d per 2801bs. OSWESTRY GENERAL MARKET, WEDNESDAY.— Quotations :— Butter, Is 3d to Is 4d per lb; eggs, 10 to 11 for Is; beef, 7d to 8d per lb mutton, 7d to 9d lamb, Od to Od veal, 6d to 7d pork, 6d to 8d fowls, 4s Od to 5s Od per couple ducks, 5s Od to 6s Od; rabbits, 2s 2d to 2s 4d per couple; geese, 7d to 8d turkeys, lid to Is per lb potatoes, Od to Is per score cob nuts, 4d per lb celery, 2d to 3d per stick; cauliflowers, 3d to 4d each chestnuts, 2d per lb; apples, Is to 3s per 100; carrots, Id to qd per bundle. OSWESTRY WEEKLY CATTLE FAIR.— The snow- covered ground no doubt accounted for there being only a fair supply of stock at the Smithfield on Wednesday. A fair trade was doue. Pigs sold well, but beef was not so good a trade, while other stock realised about previous rates. Messrs Whitfield and Son old 110 cattle and calves, and 514 sheep and pigs; Messrs Hall, Wateridge and Owen sold 124 fat cattle; Messrs Whitfield and Batho had their usual sales. Prices ruled as follow Beef, 6Jd to bgd j jr lb; veal, 7d to 8d per lb mutton, 4 7M to Sgd per lb pork pigs, 98 Od to 9s 6d bacon pigs, 8s Od to 8s 6d per score. ELLESMERK, TUESDAY. —Quotations as follows Wheat (new) 12s 3d to 12s 6d per 225 Iba malting barley, 16s Od to 18s 6d per 280 lbs; oats (new), lls Od to 12s Od per 200 lbs; butter, Is 2d to Is 4d per lb; eggs, 10 to 12 for Is fowls, 3s 6dlto 5s Od ducks, 4s 6d to 6s Od rabbets, Is lOd to 23 Od per couple turkeys, 9d geese (lit a weight) 6d ^er lb. WHITCHURCH, FRIDAY. — Wheat, 4s Od in ^3 2d per 75 lbs barley, 3s 6d to 4s Od per 70 lbs; oats, 2s 6d to 3s Od per 50 lbs eggs,10 to 13 for Is; butter Is 2d LO Is 4d per 16 oz; fowl, 3s 6s to 4s 6d ducks, 4s Od to us Od per couple potatoes, 10d per score bee", bd to 9d nsuttoT), 7d to 8d lamb, 7d to 9d; veal, 7d to 9d; pirk, 62?u to 7d per lb rabbits, 2s Od to Os Od pei cojple app es, lid. BRADFORD WOOL, THURSDAY.— In view of the approach of the London sales there is no speculative buying in raw material. In fine wools topmakers are short of stock, but, on the other hand, users only come into the market to satisfy urgent require- ments.
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CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—Approximate return of traffic receipts for the week ending January 6tb, 1901. Miles open, 250. Passengers, parcels, horses, carriages, dogs and mails, £ 2,391; merchandise, minerals, and live stock, £2,387; total for the week, £ 4,778; aggregate from commencement of half-year, £ 3,931. Actual traffic receipts for the correspond- ing week last year Miles open, 250. Passengers, parcels, &c., £ 2,048; merchandise, minerals, &c., £2,252; total for the week, £ 4,300; aggregate from commencement of half-year, £ 3,636. Increase for the week, passengers, parcels, &c., £ 343; increase, merchandise, minerals, &c., £ 135; total increase for the week, £ 478; aggregate inciease, passengers, parcels, &c., £ — aggregate decrease, merchandise, minerals, &c., £-; aggregate in- crease from commencement of half-year, £ 345.
0 ARSENICAL BEER.
0 ARSENICAL BEER. SHROPSHIRE PUBLICAN FiNED. At Newport (Salop) Petty Sessions on Taesday Jonh Gforge WestoTi, landloid of the Fox and Duck Inn, was summoned, under Section 3 of the Food and Drugs Act. for selling beer mixed with arsenic. Tne County Authorities prosecuted, being repre- sented by Mr Bott (Oswestry), and the defence by by Mr Graham, barrister, of Shrewsbury. Evidence having been given of the purchase of a quart of beer, Mr Blunt (county analyst) proved finding arse lie in the sample; and Dr Porter (medical officer of the county) spoke to the effects of arsenic "ter a long hearing, the defendant was fined £ 5, and coste.