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DOLGELLEY.
DOLGELLEY. HIGHWAYS.—The monthly meeting was held on Saturday, Mr John Evans, presiding. The Sur- veyor reported that the ^highway near Zyucha, Llanfachreth, had been damage by the haulage of timber, and the Clerk was directed to write to Messrs William Williams, Dolgelley, timber merchant, and Thomas Edwards, asking them to put the road in proper repair. The Clerk having .written to the Glasdir Copper Mining Company 'calling attention to the amount expended in repair- ing the highway from Gtasdir to Llanelltyd over "which the.r traction engine rnns, the Manager (Mr "Bevaa)- WMte in reply, denying liability to repair the road, and stating that the Company had spent £ 580 on it since 1896, but expressing a desire to do what was just and fair and desiring to meet a member of the Council in order to ascertain i fully the Councils views in the matter. Messrs Robert Hughes, Hvwel Pugh and Richard Jones were appointed to meet the Manager and explain matters. The Agent of the Nannau Estate, Mr Cox having written on behalf of Miss Vaughan, < owner of Plasynbrithdir stating that the Council's workmen were damaging her property in carrying on the certain work on the highway near there. Messrs John Edwards and John Roberts were requested to visit the place and report to the next meeting. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.—SATURDAY. f' Present: Mr John Evans (chairman), presiding; Messrs Cadwaladr Roberts, LIangelynin Meyrick Roberts, Llanfihangel; Morris G Williams, Llan- 'enddwyn; Ellis Williams, Llanaber; J Pughe "Jones Corris; E P Jones, Llanddwy we-ia Richard Bones,' Llanelltyd; Hugh Jones, Talyllyn; John Roberta. Brithdir; Owen Jones, Llanymawddwy; R Davies, clerk; W R Richardson, assistant ftr .Hugh Jones, medical officer. clerk; ^^OU'CH JUNCTION, The Clerk r We<^hat the Water SUppl{ ineoierKr. cottages was now completed BarmouthJunct. > ^riI and was working sa suppLY> 1LLWYN?1HRfv, the committee appointed The Clerk reported th. LlwyIlswrilFtfor the at the last meeting a me sr,»gesfced sources of purpose ot going over the B ineer (Mr water supply at that piace wit.. Hugh D Gillart) and the Medical C purport Jones). The Clerk ""If of the meeting, the committee decide* vigited cussion to abandon the present scheme an e Waenoer for the purpose of inspect'"g J JJ on that land. They also inspected Cefan.ae^d and the surrounding district, and were of p that there was an abundant supply of water, and subject to an analysis of the water P™™- favourable, they resolved to recommend the adoption of that source for the supply of the village.- The Clerk then read a letter from Mr J Alan Murray, chemical laboratory, U.C.W., saying that owing to shortness of time he had been unable to search for any other mineral poisons except lead If the Council could wait he would make a more thorough examination for other substances. After giving figures Mr Murray reported All the samples con- tain a slight sediment and exhibit a slight yellow colour-that of No 1 being the darkest-but are fiee from smell and taste. They are very soft in character, of neutral reaction, are free from organic pollution and from lead. The only conspicuous point of difference between them is that the album- moid ammonia in No 1 is much higher than in either of the other .wo. This probably indicates the presence of vegetable matter, but the quantity is :not sufficient to prove detrimental to fish life.- The Medical Officer said he was not surprised that :there was some sediment in the wat-er as that icould be expected from the course of the river, -which ran from a spring on the mountain side. 'The water was also soft, which was very satis- ffactorv He considered the analysis satisfactory. _Mr E P Jones said the Llwyngwril people con- sidered that iVir present supply was as pure as Veaapply they would obtain from this source.— Roberts observed that if the Medical rTffi *-■ xva.8 satisfied they had no time to lose, w A *«TBEKt work they could get the scheme com, j 'bv the summer,—Mr Meyrick Roberts pleted instructions be given to the engineer propose ^lth th0 necessary preparations and i&lan Murray be asked to supply a more that Mr .analysis.—Mr J P Jones seconded the complete «g Jones proposed that the proposition instructed to proceed with the Engineer ,pr0p0gj{;i0r) was not seconded, and work, but f Meyrick Roberts was carried, the motion O ^FFRYN WATER SUPPLY. i fcis scheme it was decided to accede As regar par;eh Council that a committee to the requs o ghould examine sources of of the latte- Medical Officer and Sanitary water supp y >> fnrther stated that the Parish Inspector. whole matter before a Council were plac mg i" « meeting of the ratepayers. meeting EI?GEIKIAU FARM, mi nwk stated that proceedings had been ordered to fee taken against Mr C E J Owen, in re- a Vr, ibove farm, the instructions of the been attended to. Now the I n<- v,»^ been let and work commenced. He ° rd to h^e aein.trnotions of the Oonaoil.- Mr Cadwaladr Roberts proposed that under the • rristancesthe proceedings be withdrawn on pay- drcumstancesth p red__Thifl was Becondetf, carried -Tt was resolved to send to Sir Richard Wvatt for the costs in a similar case. 1 MEDICAL OFFICER'S R*PORT. Dr Huah Jones, the Medical Officer, reported that .Up 21st December he examined the source of the proposed new water supp.J for Bontddu. The water is to be taken from a small stream which Tuns through wild and mountainous ground There is no available land above the intake and ihere are no buildings or dwellings within the watershea The surroundings of the source were therefore free from a,iv organic pollution beyond that which mus r result from pasturage which was almost nil. K would be Wise however, to make some provision to prevent sheep dipping in the stream above the intake. On January 3rd, he accompanied several 3awr members of the Council to Llwyngwril and exam- ined a very similar course to that,of the above, the Surroundings of which were also free from any obvious pollution. In both cases the water should be submitted to careful analysis in order to ascer- tain whether the chemical composition of the water is such as to make it suitable for domestic purposes. It, should also be borne in mind that upland surface water was frequently heavily charged with peat or earthy matter and in those cases a subsidence reservoir was desirable.-The report was adopted. ILLNESS OF THE SURVEYOR. It was stated that owing to illness the Survryor could not be present at the meeting.
ABERDOVEY.
ABERDOVEY. LITERARY INSTITUTE MEETING. The anuual meeting was held on Thursday at the Institute, Mr J Edwards, Ivy House, in the chair. Among those present were the Rev W D Evans, Alderman J Hugbes Jones, Councillors W J Hughes and E L Rowlands, Messrs W Jones, R.O., Festin Williams, E Davies, Capt Edwards, Capt Evans, Messrs W J Eves, W V Thomas, Gwilym Williams, J Evans (chemist), R Davies, J W Morgan, R Mor- gan, Ac. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT. The Chairman having delivered an address, the treasurer (Mr W Jones Hughes) read the balance sheet. The honoiary subscriptions amounted to £ 28 2s 8d; ordinary and visitors' subscrip- tions, P,16 7s 6d; proceeds of lectjre, X6 7s 6d; rents, A29 9s 6d, briugiug the total receipts up to S63 Os 3d. The payments included a sum of l18 18s 4d for newspapers; X7 8s 10d rents and taxes; Yil to caretaker, secretaires, librarians &c. repairs, £ 9 7s 3d; books, &c., £3 us lOd. While stops bad been taken during the year to make the loom comfortable and more useful they bad v e tausfaction of having reduced t^e adverse balaoce at the bank from R8 5s Od to zC6 9s 5d The report ordered to be printed on the motion of Mr Festin Williams was adopted. Mr W Yaughan Thomas, one of the auditors, spoke highly of the manner in which the accounts were kept. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the two aaditors (Messrs H H Clayton and W V Thomas) for their services. ^LIBRARIAN'S REPORT. Captain Edwards, the librarian, reported that the number of books issued during the year was 1,612, an increase of 279 on the previous year. Books added during the year, 135; including 49 presented by Miss Hornby, Liverpool; six by a friend from Newtown; five by the Rev, J. Oweu, Mold; andltwo by a visitor, making the present number in library 1,145. A new catalogue was compiled, of which 1,000 copies were printed free of charge by Messrs. Salter and Rowlands, TowYN- ON-SEA Office, Welshpool. 500 pamphlets by Philip Sydney" werealsolprinted, entitled, 'Aber- dovey and its Literacy Institute." During the yea" lectures were given rree by Philip Sydney and the Rev Gwynoio Davies. THANES TO THE OFFICIALS. On the motion of Mr W Jones, R.O., who made an eloquent speech, seconded by Alderman J Hughes Jones, a cordial vote of thanks was passed to the officials and committee for the thorough and eminently successful manner in which they bad worked in connection with the Institute. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The meeting then picceeded to elect a pres dent, vice-president, and a committee for the ensuing year.—The Secretary (Mr Gwilym Williams) said that Mr Corbett, Ynysymaeogwye, had expiessed his wish to be released of the presidency. Mr J M Howell, CraigydoD, was proposed and seconded for the honorary office, and ibe motion was cairied unanimously. The following were emoted vice- presidents :—Rev J Rowlands, M.A., Mr Peter Gotto, Mr Arnold Evans, Mr M L Lewis, J.P., Mr William Jones, C.C., Dr Bonner, Principal Robeits, M.A. (Aberystwyth), Mr C H Brampton- A Ider man J H Jones, J.P., Rev W M Roberts, M.A., Captain Eoiu.'h Lewis, and Mr C H AUc'>et, M.A.— The fo^owing commiLtee was elected by LdMot — Mr J" r, 1 Edwards (ebairmaa), Mr W Joues Hughes (Wa*i.' er), Capt Edwaids and Mr J S Rawsoa (libra Tans), Mr Gwiivm W)">ams and Mr W J Eves (secretaries), Mr E Rowlands, Capt J Evans, Mr R Griffiths, Mr W D Evans, Mr Evan Davies- Mr J W Morgan, and P.C, Edwards. The Rev W D Evans and Mr W Jones, R.O., acted as tellets. VOTES OF THANKS. On the motion of Mr E L Rowlands a hearty vote oc thanks was passed 10 Capt Lewis for supp^'ng thfc HMx oing Gasel e, Capt Edwards for attending to the meteorological iastraments, Capt Nicholas for marking the barometer, Mrs Green, the care- take", and to all donors of books, magazines, and newspapers. THE EX-PRESIDENT. On the motion of Mr W J Hughes the members resolved to send a special vote of thanks to Mr Corbett in the close of his presidency of the Institute. The proposer trosted that Mr Corbett would still continue to take thp. same interest in the room. He had been exceedingly kind to them, aid was now ilia oldest subscriber on the list, a od le was certain they all prayed that he would live for manv years to help not only their little room, but kindred institutions all over the cooolcy. He was glad to see so many present, and espEcial: rr some of the most influential men in the town. He I •> I a c.m< plaint against the temperance society bei-auia the Institute, be understoo 1, was never mentioned vt their meetings. This should not be so, because if they advocated the closing of public houses and tbe clearing of the street corners they should also sup- port the counter attractions. The committee wishes to see all the young men of the town fre- quenting tbe room, and taking out of the'r wel)- stocked library bcoks to read at home.—Mr E L Rowlands seconded the proposition, which was carried with acclamation.—A vote cf thanks to the Chairman closed the proceedings.
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IIA weM-informed London Correspcodent benra that the Queen is sjffpring f- om a return of tbe de- pT-e'-s'on which aSecied het-in the early stages of the war. It is hoped that the spring visit to the Continent will restore Her Majesty. General Kelly-Kennv is at present the gu&3t cf Lord Harlech at Brogyntyn. Mr Ki uger intends, to go to Utre )ht at the beginning of next week to consult an oculist. The baptism of the infant aanghier of Viscount and VifcountCEs Castlereegh, and granddaughter of the Marquis and Marchioness of Londonderry, took place on Saturday affcerncon in the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace. The sponsors were the Duchess of Sutherland, the Marchioness of London- derry, and Mr Eric Chaplin,
CHINESE CRISIS. ■
CHINESE CRISIS. NOTE TO BE SIGNED. TELEGRAPHIC EDICT. Monday. A telegram from Pekin of Saturday's date, announces that the Chinese Commissioners have been directed to sign the Joint Note, the orders for them to do so coming in the shape of a telegraphic Edict. As the instructions authorised the use of the Imperial seal, Prince Ching on Saturday, asked permission of the Japanese Commander to enter the Forbidden City to get the seal. Leave was granted, and the Prince fetched the seal during the afternoon. Li Hung Chang is said to have completely recovered.
RUSSIA AND MANCHURIA.
RUSSIA AND MANCHURIA. REPORTED SPECIAL AGREEMENT. According to a Despatch received in New York from the Chinese capital, M. de Giers, the Russian Minister, has denied the current report that Russia is endeavouring to conclude a special agreement with China, independently of the other Powers. Had such been the case, be said, he would not have signed tbe Joint Note, although, t>s far as Man- churia was concerned, Russia and China would probably make special arrangements which would not conflict with any Treaties or Agreements which Russia aDd the Powers had concluded. He did not believe the Russians intended to retain Manchuria, but he thought it would be necessary to gua "d the railway indefinitely.
POSITION UNCHANGED.
POSITION UNCHANGED. SIGNATURE, THEN ARGUMENT; SATURDAY. There is no change in the position in China. The Joint Nets has not been signed, nor has any reply been received from the Court to the represen- tations of the Plenipotentiariee,. Prince Ching has replied to the telegram of the Dowager Empress regarding the punishment of officials that it was necessary to sign the Note first and to argue after- wards, as the Ministers refused to listen until a definite reply had been received.
AMERICAN PROPOSAL FAILS.
AMERICAN PROPOSAL FAILS. REPORTED GERMAN OPPOSITION. The officials at the State Department at Wash- ington decline to state which of the Powers is responsible for the failure of their proloral that the negotiations regarding the indemnity and the revision of commercial treaties should be trans- ferred from Pekin to that city or to a European capital. Current report, however, points to German opposition as the main cause of its abandonment.
PEACE NOTE SJGNED.
PEACE NOTE SJGNED. PROTESTS ABANDONED. Tuesday. The Peace Protocol was signed at Pekin yester- day. The idea of protesting against any Clause of the Joint Note of the Powers has been abandoned. A despatch received in New York from the Chinese capital says it is undeistood that Li Hung Chang is suffering from Bright's disease.
1MPERIAL A PPO tN TMENT.
1MPERIAL A PPO tN TMENT. FINAL SETTLEMENT DESIRED. Prince Chun, the Emperor's younger brother, visited the German Legation at Pekin on Sunday. The interview, it is reporteci, was satisfactary, and his appointment as Imperial envoy to Germany was approved. The State Department at Wash- ington has received replies from all the Powers to its despatch urgently requesting that the negotia- tions with China should be expedited as much as possible. All the Powers concur in espressing their earnest desire for a final settlement.
AGREEMENT SIGNED.
AGREEMENT SIGNED. IMPERIAL SEAL DIFFICULTY. Wednesday. The following despatch, dated Pekin yesterday, has been received at New York ;—'Prince Ching has notified the doyen of the Diplomatic Corps that the agreement was signed by Li Hung Chang and himself yesterday morning. Se did not expect that he would be able to present it to the Minister before Wednesday, owing to the difficulty of obtaining the Imperial Seal, which is guarded in the Empeioi's private apartments in the Forbidden City by the most trusted servants, and His Majesty's [ ersonal order was required before itc iii(I bo delivered even to him."
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ACCIDENT TO M RR OSMON D WILLIAMS. We regret to learn that Mrs WiiHase, wife of Mr Osmond Williams, M.P., met with a serious accident yesterday week when, rs she was driving home from Portmadoc, she was thrown out of her trap with such violence as to produce prolonged unconsciousness. Mrs Williams is now progressing favourably,,
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+ The Conservai Ives and Unionists of the Guildford Division of Surrey have decided to entertain Mr Brodrick, who has represented the Constituency since 1830, at a dinner at Guildford on February 1, to celebrate bis apoointment as Secretory of Srate for: Wa Gene,al lan Hamuton arrived in Glasgow on Saturday to visit some of his relatives. Later he left for Doune, Stirlingshire, where he is the guest of h's father-in-law, Sir John Muir. The Marquees of Salisbury has accepted an in- vitation, conveyed by Sir George Hayter Chubb, President of the Nonconformist Unionist Associa- tion, to a dinner in the Whitehall Rooms, of the Hotel Metropole, on Monday, May 13. The Bishop of London, who had been seriously ill fer some weeks, died at Fulham Palace, London, on Monday afternoon. The funeial took place on Thursday morning, in St Paul's Cathedral, where the remains were placed in a tomb in the ciypt. The Gose.'te on Tuesday conlained the following announcement Imperial Yeomanry, 14th Bat- talion—Captain the Duke of Norfolk resigns his commission. Dated January 16th."
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v R. 5TH VOLUNTEER BATTALION THE SOUTH WALES BORDERERS. REGIMENTAL ORDERS By LIEUTENANT-COLONEL E. PRYCE-JONES, M.P., Commanding. Headquarters, Newtown, 12th January, 1901. AMMUNITION.—In future in all individual prac- tices Mark IV ammunition will be used, and for all collective practices Mark II. ARMS.—The whole of the rifles, bayonets, and scabbards (except E Co) will be sent to the Royal Small Arms Factory, Birmingham, for rebrowning aL an early date. Any member who wishes to have a Lee-Enfield barrel fitted to his ri3e under Para. 694 Volunteer Regulations will inform his Colour- Sergeant-Instructor at once. The coat vvili be about 14a, and this must be paid in advance. SHOOTING CLUB.—There will be no practice for members (except E Co) after this day until further orders. s STRETCHER BEARERS.—The following have been selected to attend a class of instruction in ambu- lance work, commencing nex; Wednesday. Hours of parade: On Wednesdays, at headquarters, at 8-15 p.m. and on Saturdays, at the Railway Station, at 5-45 p.m. An examination for profi- ciency certificates will be held at the end of the course :-No 415 Pte Davies, 623 Pte Allen, 22 Pte Jones, 177 Pte Smith, 615 Pte King, 12 Pte L'homme, 729 Pte E Richards, 179 Pte Baxter, 65 Pte Downing, 836 Pte Heard, 10 Pte Bennett, and 461 Pte Keay. Regular attendance is absolutely essential. DRUMMERS.—The following will be Drummers: — No 671 Pte Griffiths, A Co, vice Pte Phillips; and Bugler F Clayton, A Co, vice Pte Challiner. PP-IZES.-Ali money prizes due to members may now be paid by Officers commanding Companies. CYCLISTS.—No 125 Pte White, C Co, will join the Welshpool sub-section. PARADES for recruits will commence on Monday, 21st January. Officers commanding Companies will arrange to have at least three parades each week. STRUCK OFF.—The undermentioned are struck off the strength of the Battalion :-C Co, No 251 Sergo Roberts, 254 Pte T Watkins, 284 A Arthur, and 156 Cyclist W M Owen. D Co, No 758 Pte H Jone3. ENROLMENTS.—The undermentioned having been enrolled are taken on the strength of the Battalion, posted to Companies, and allotted Regimental numbers as stated against their names :-F Co, 954 John Owen, 955 Riehard Hughes. A Co, 956 Richard Parry, 957 Robert Bell. B Co, 953 Ernest Gough, and 959 Frank Clayton. BUGLERS. — The undermentioned boys are appointed Buglers No 957 R Bell, 958 E Gough, and 959 F Clayton. By Order, C WALKER, Captain, Adjutant 5th V.B. South Wales Borderers. COMPANY ORDERS. The Detachment of B Co at Montgomery will parade every Tuesday and Friday at 8 p.m. in the Town Hall under Sergt Davies till further orders. W E PRYCE-JONES, Captain, Cemmanding Detachment 5th V.B. S.W.B.
COUNTY TIME 3 AGENTS.
COUNTY TIME 3 AGENTS. ABERYSTWYTH.— County Times Office, Chalybeate Street; Mr Jenkins, Stationer, Great Darkgate Street; Messrs Smith and Son, Railway Bookstall; Mr J Roberts, tobacconist, Terrace Road; Messrs Evans Bros., Pier Street; Mr Alban Griffiths Thespian Street. ABERDOVEY.—Mr G. Williams, newsagent. ABERMULE.—Mr T. W. Jones, signalman. ABERGYNOLWYN.—Mr. W. H. Rowlands, Postman. ARTHOG.— Mr. Owen Jones, Bookseller. BARMOUTH.—Mrs. Arnfield, Stationer; Messrs Smith & Son. BGSTH.—Messrs Smith and Son. BILRFIEW.—Mr J. Gornall; Mr J Williams, Grocer. BGTTWS.—Mr E. B. Morris, Top Shop. BISHOP'S CASTLE.—Mr John Downes, Union Stree BETHLEHEM, LLANFAIR.-Miss Jane Pryce, The Shop BWl CHYCIBAU.-Mr Watkin Gittins, smith BUTTINGTON.—Mr W. Morris. CASTLE CAEREINION.—Mr E E Jones, Post Office. CNIRBURY— Mr S Morris, New Cottage. C rIURCHSTOKE.-Mrs Griffiths. CORRIS.—Mr. Evan Edwards, Bookseller, Glanydon CAERSWS.—Mr T. E. Jones, Hawthorne Yilfa. j CEMMAES—Mr John Parry, Brynteg. CARNo.-Mr Arthur Humphreys, Brynhyfryd. DouoR-Mr Rees Williams, Post Office. DINAS MAWDDWY.—Mrs Evans, Post Office. DOLGELLEY.—Mr. E. Y. Williams, Newsagent; Mr Arnfield, Stationer; Mr John Roberts, 4, Yictoria Buildings. ELLESMERE.—Mr V. C. Everett.. FORDEN.—Mr John Jones, Hem Cottage. GLANDOVEY JUNCTION.—Messrs Smith and Son. GARTH MYL.—Mr E. R. Owen, Nag's Head. GUILSFIELD.—M?-s Gwilt, The Mil GARTHBEIBIO.—Mr°David Jones, Pantywren HVSING'JON.-Mr William Perkins. KERRY.—Mr William Bebb. LLANIDLOES.—Messrs Smith and Son Mrs Owen High Street. LONDON.—Messrs Everett and Son, Bell's Build ings, Salisbury Square, E.C. LLANBRYNMAIR-Mr W. Daniels, Wynnstay Shop. LLANRHAIADR.—Mr Henry Jones, Newsagent, LLANBADARN FAWR.—Mr Simon, Post Office. LLANGURIG.—Mrs Lew;s, Smithy. LLANDRINIO.—Mrs HJlizaboth Jones, Grove Cottage LLANDYSSIL.—Mr W. Corfield. LLANFAIR.—Mr E. James, butcher, Pool road.
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'The rendering of the National Anthem in Welsh and English (Mr D Gillart taking the solo) con- cluded the programme. The accompanists were Messrs J Lloyd and F T Tookey. Grant credit is due to Corpl S Wynne Jones, and those who assisted him, for compiling such an interesting programme.