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BARMOUTH. PERSONAL.—We are pleased, to understand that Mr B J Allsopp, Cors-y-gedol Hotel, is slowly recoveiing from his severe illness. ACCIDENT.—Serious injuries were sustained by Mr Richard Morris, Pencei, on Friday. Mr Morris was knocked down by a horse and trap opposite the Last Inn, Barmouth. He is still suffering seriously. „ WESLEYAN LITERARY SOCIETY.—A meeting Of the above was held at the Board School, on Thursday, the Rev J Cadvan Davies presiding. A paper was read by Mr J Jones, the Library, on The influence of war upon the country." An interesting discussion followed, and, as there was a good attendance an instructive evening was spent. LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY.—-At a meet- ing of this society held on Thursday evening, at the Intermediate School, under the chairmanship of the Rev Edward Hughes (president,), the subject for the evening was a lecture by Mr Wilson Roberts, Porkington terrace, entitled The microscope and some of the living organisms which it reveals." The lecturer was aided by means of lantern slides, and at the close he was given a very cordial vote of thanks for his able discourse. There was a good attendance. ENTERTAINMENT. — The annual entertainment under the auspices of the Mawddach Lodge of Oddfellows was held on Friday evening at the Board School. There was a very large attendance, and the chair was taken by Mr Hugh Evans, Pen- mount. The following were items on the pro- gramme :-Pianoforte duet, Misses Olwen Davies and Ada Hevin Davies; and violin solo, Dr Arthur Hughes. A competition in reciting followed and drew three competitors, the prize of 5s being secured by Master Willie Profit. An interesting address was then given by the President after which a song Gwlad y delyn" was rendered by Miss Mary Williams. Mr John W Roberts sang n "nil a nr>+.Vi nr a ddress was ilA- was a challenge solo competition for those who had not previously won a prize. Only one, however, came forward—Miss Nelly D Jones and she was awarded the prize. A presentation was then made to Mr Hugh Davies by the Oddfellows, after which The Holy City was rendered by Miss L J Price, who was followed by Mr Ellis M Evans with "Lead, Kindly Light." This completed the programme and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr H Evans for presiding. The proceedings terminated with the singing and Hen Wlad fy nhadau."
MACHYNLLETH.
MACHYNLLETH. LADY HELEN STEWART'S WEDDING.-On Satur- day, the wedding day of Lady Helen Stewart, the Royal Standard was hoisted on the church tower. SHOOTING COMPETITION.—The weekly competi- tion took place at the range on Saturday last, the winners of the spoons been Sergeant Sadleir and Corporal Leek. ApPOINTMENT. Mr L Jones Williams (eldest son of Mr D Davies Williams) who passed the Civil Service examination for Assistants of Excise in May last, this week received a notification from the Inland Revenue officials to present himself at Liver- pool. Mr Williams left Machynlleth on Wednesday to enter upon his duties. He carries with him the good wishes of many friends. WELSH JUNIOR CUP. -The home eleven have been drawn to plav Singleton and Cole's at New- town in the semi-final. SALE OF WORK.—On Thursday a sale of work in connection with the Graig Chapel, was held in the Town Hall. Mr Edmund Gillart opened the sale, which was well attended. NURSING LECTURES.—The first of the series of lectures on sick nursing was given on Tuesday evening at the Town Hall, by Miss Draper, A.N.H.S. (lecturess to the National Health Society). The subject was The Sick Room," followed by a practical demonstration. On Wednesday, Miss Draper lectured on Observation and care of the sick."
SCHOOL GOVERNORS.—FRIDAY.
SCHOOL GOVERNORS.—FRIDAY. Mr Rd Rees presiding. CORRESPONDENCE. The Clerk (Mr John Rowlands) reported that he bad received t! r cheque from Col E Pryce-Jones for the scholarship offered by him.-A letter was read from Mr R.Gillart resigning his seat on the County Governing Bocy, aud upon the same subject a letter was read from Mr G D Harrison, asking the Governors to make afresh appointment -The Chairman said that they were sorry to hear of Mr Gillart's resignation. — The matter will come on at the next meeting. — A letter from the Central Welsh Board stated that, the school was now recognised as a school for science instruction, but more apparatus was required in the laboratory.—The Governors gave instructions that the same be provided.—Another circular from the same quarter stating that it was proposed to inspect the school only once a year, but there would be inspections without notice.-The Headmaster said that he was thoroughly opposed to this system.- Rev D T Hughes It is the same system as they have adopted in the elementary school—The Head- mastei Quite so, and it is very pernicions.-The circular was handed to Mr Meyler who will report n.t the next meeting: THE CAPITATION FEE QUESTION. The Clerk read the letter of the County Govern- ing Body of November 22nd last, in which the Governors w< re asked to say if they accepted the principle of towerinc: the limit of the capitation fees, and making a corresponding increase in the salaries of the Headmasters and HF-ndiristresses of the schools.—The cnpibotiotJ fee of this school was said to be 30s, but in other schools in the county it waa £ 2, and the maximum wa- £ 3—The Chairman Is the're any objection to die present system P—The Clerk I don't know,. T have no knowledge of how it started —The Chairman 1 have heard ro com- plaints, and understood that it worked satisfactory. -Mr E Rees: 1 do not see why we should disturb the present arrangement.—The Chairman I should think it would be an inducement to the head- master.-The Rev D T lirghes Payment by re- sults.-MrMe:, ler It is a bad system; it is It rotten svetem to the core, and it has given rise in touting for pupils-Dr Davit s thought that if the jristeiatiou wss carried out they ahortlo. safeguard Mr Meyiei 8 basis so that lie would receive an adequate salary on the same level as other masters in the county. The Clerk adyised the Governors to reply that they were opposed to the alteration, and in the mean- time for the Governors to consult with other school GoTernoM.—Mr E Rees proposed and Mr Morgan j seconded that the matter be deferred.-This was agreed to and in the meantime the other Governors will be communicated with.
ABERYSTWYTH.
ABERYSTWYTH. TOWN COUNCIL.—TUESDAY. The Mayor (Councillor R J Jones) presiding. THE INSTALLATION CEREMONY. Before proceeding with the ordinary business of the meeting, the Mayor said he had an important matter to bring before them, and that was the installation of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales as Chan- cellor of the University of Wales. The University Court would meet at Shrewsbury on February 15 for the purpose of deciding where the installation should take place. Steps had already been taken, but it was thought desirable that other steps should be taken and that the Council should give instruc. tious. He was of opinion that a strong deputation should be appointed to wait on the Court and lay the claims of Aberystwyth before them. Very many claims could certainly be urged in favour of Aberystwvth, which contained the premier college, equipped with splendid and magnificent buildings such as the other collegiate towns did not possess. They should not overlook the fact that His Majesty the King was installed in Aberystwyth six years ago, and nothing could be more appropriate or more fitting than that the son should succeed his father and be installed in the same town and upon the same spot (hear, hear). In other respects Aberystwyth had claims which could not be ignored. Geographically she lay in the centre of Wales and was easily reached from north and south. He could assure them that he and the Town Clerk had done all they could up to the present, and he would suggest that at the close they should go into Committee and arrange details. He hoped that they would have the hearty co-operation of the college authorities, for without their aid they could not hope to succeed. So far as the town was con- nprnpd the neonle were most anxious that the cere- hear)—and if the Prince ot Wales came there they promised him a most loyal and cordial reception (hear, hear).—Councillor W Thomas said it was possible that some people would not think well of them for applying. But, if they did not do so, they would be wanting in loyalty to their Prince and duty to the inhabitants, and so he supported the proposal. Alderman Peter Jones said he noticed that other towns had taken action in the matter and it was only becoming that they should show that they were desirous of doing what they could. He felt that there were very special reasons why Aberystwyth should be selected, and the Prince of Wales was at once assured of a very loyal reception should it be chosen (hear, hear). THE SOUVENIR. A letter from a Birmingham printing firm with reference to the printing of the souvenir of the town was received and referred to the General Purposes Committee with power to act. FISHERY INVESTIGATION STATION. A letter was read from the Board of Trade to the effect that the petition received from the town and college authorities with reference to the establish- ment of a marine biological station had received careful consideration. POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS. A letter was read from the Postmaster General (Lord Londonderry) stating that he had under consideration an arrangement for improving the postal facilities of the town, and hoping that when they were carried out the requirements of the inhabitants would be satisfactorily met. The late- nesa of the first delivery was due to the late arrival of the mail train and, as it was not found possible to avoid this delay, arrangement would be made to have the first delivery of letters completed by nine o'clock each morning even when the mail train was late. It was also proposed to increase the staff in the post office. He asked if, under the circumstances, the Council considered it necessary to send a deputation.—Councillor C M Williams said that the increasing of the indoor staff would not facilitate the delivery of the letters, about which there was so much complaint.—Alder- man Jones felt that the reply was very satisfactory. They were promised that all the letters should be delivered by nine o'clock, and how that was to be done was a matter of detail for the authorities.- Councillor T E Salmon: But this only deals with one delivery, and there is a Birmingham mail coming in during the summer months, which does not go out until 2 30 when the South Wales mail is also delivered.—Subsequently, on the motion of Councillor Samuel, the question of sending a deputation was deferred for two months in order to see how the new arrangement worked. WORKMEN'S HOUSES. A letter was read from J Murray, of 10, Powell street, applying for one of the workmen's houses.- Councillor J P Thomas suggested that the balloting for the new houses should take place immediately so that people would know when to send in.—The Mayor The Finance Committee have the matter in hand. SALE OF PROPERTY. A letter was read from Messrs Roberts and Evans intimating that Mr D C Roberts accepted the terms offered by the Council. In the same letter they asked for a reply to an application, respecting the sale of the freehold of Tancae Schoolroom, Tre- fechan.—The Town Clerk said he was not aware an applicattori had been received, and he would write to Messrs Roberts and Evans. VICTORIA TERRACE. A letter waa read from the Local Government Board in which they asked for the observations of the Council on a long letter written by Mr Hall, of Piynlimon House, which dealt with the condition of Victoria terrace. This terrace was said to pay more in rates than any similar length of property in the town, and it was alleged that it was badly neglected.—In reply to the Mayor, Mr Rees Jones, surveyor, said that this terrace suffered .from the storms during tLe winter months. It was always done up in the spring of the year. It was not advisable to do anything before the end of March. -Cot.incillor Salmon: Is Victoria terrace worse than any other part of the town ? Ihat is a matter of opinion.—Councilor Samuel Is it to be macada- mised ? There are holes in it.—Councillor C M Williams said that the complaint in the letter referred to the line of roadway next to the houses, not that part next to the sea.—Councillor W Thomas suggested that the Surveyor should be em- powered to employ half-a-dozen extra hands and get the work carried through, not only in the front, but in other parts of the town.-Aldermau Jones said that they intended putting down 1,500 tons of macadam which was threefold the usual quantity. Already six or eight extra hands were employed, and the work was proceeding.- Councillor W Thomas Admitting all this, I never remember the streets of the town soba.d.-Thc letter was referred to the Public Works Committeee. FINANCE COMMITTEE'S REPORT. Alderman E P Wynne presented the report of the Finance Committee, which recommended for payment bills, etc., amounting to £667 Os lOd In consideration of the payment of £20, Dr Bonsall had consented to remove the coach-house from the front of the house and to surrender a portion of the premises for the improvement of Queen's Road. -The report was adopted.-The Mayor observed that the recommendation of the committee to grant Dr Thomas an increase of salary was not included in the report.-This was an oversight and the Con ncil ordered it to be placed on the agenda for the next meeting of the Council. GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE. Councillor J P Thomas presented the report of this committee which recommended the payment of P,98 2s 8d for advertising. Included in this sum was £ 49 lis Id for the Birmingham Advertising Agency.-In reply to Councillor Williams, the Chairman of the committee said the voucher copies of the papers had not been checked. Councillor Thomas But I ought also to say that I am sure they are correct.—Councillor W Thomas said he would not vote for the paying of so large a sum without the account having been properly checked. —Councillor J P Thomas promised that this should be done.—Payment was deferred accordingly, and the other bills were passed. BATHING MACHINES FOR THE SOUTH BEACH. Upon the recommendation of the General Pur- poses Committee, the Council decided to give Mr J Lewis permission to erect bathing machines on the South Terrace beach. SUMMER ENTERTAINMENTS. • f.ko flrmnfiil will meet in committee on x eurWry J.4- next. THE TRAIN SERVICE. There is a prospect of an improved train service, Mr C S Denniss, general manager of the Cambrian Railways Co, having promised to meet the Genera! Purposes Committee at an early date in order to talk matters over. At the same ti ue the question of advertising on the same lines as in previous years when the Company undertook the work, will be considered. ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS. On the motion of the Mayor, the Town Clerk was instructed to nominate the Corporation for membership on the Council of the above Corpora- tions. MORE WORKMEN'S DWELLINGS. On the motion of Councillor Williams, seconded by Councillor Salmon, and supported by the Mayor and Alderman Jones, it was resolved to take the necessary steps to secure a further loan of £5,000 to carry on the work of constructing houses for the working classes.-The Mayor supposed that the question of erecting an isolation hospital could be dealt with at the same time.—Couunctllor Wil- liams We have had a meeting with reference to it, but it was too late to go on the agenda. PROPOSED EXTENSION OF THE BOROUGH. Councillor C M Williams moved that the Town Clerk be instructed to prepare and submit to the Finance Committee the draft of a memorial to the Local Government Board praying for their sanction to the Extension of the Borough. He said that all the statistics relating to the matter were now in the hands of the Town Oerk.—Councilor Salmon seconded.—The Mayor I am glad that we have come to this. — The proposal, was carried. -The Council then went into committee.
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♦ Mr Cecil Rhodes has arrived at Capetown. After remaining a few weeks he will proceed to Rhodesia. The Marquis of Londonderry has left London- derry House on a brief visit to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland and Countess Cadogan at Dublin Castle. The Marchioness of Londonderry remains in London, In a letter declining the invitation of the Aberdeen University Liberal Association to be. come a candidate for the Lord Rectorship, Lord Rosebery says he has served his time at rector- ships and has delivered three rectorial addresses, which is enough for any mortal man. The Association have approached Mr Asquith, who has telegraphed his consent to stand. The Mayor of New York and the committee in charge of the arrangements for Prince Henry of Prussia's reception will present him with the free- dom of the city on the afternoon of February 25. Legrande, the chief mate and sole survivor of the French barque Chanaral, was on Monday landed at Falmouth. His vessel founderesl off Ushanfc on the preceding Friday, and the captain aud twenty men perished. The death is announced, at the age of 94 of Mrs K E Bowen, mother of the late Lord Bowen. Lord Bowen, it will be remembered married a bister of Lord RendeJ. Colonel Kenyon-Slanev, M.P., was a member of the committee appointed to investigate the subject of horse purchases in Austria-Hungary, which pre- sented its report last week.
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"COUNTY TIMES AGENTS. it£! 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. ABERGYNOL'WYN.—Mr Richie Pugh, Egryn Cottage ABERMULE.—Mr T. W. Jones, signalman. BARMOUTH.—Mrs. Arnfield, Stationer; Messrs Smith & Son. BERRIEW.—Mr J. Gornall; Mr J Williams, Grocer BETTWS.—Mr E. B. Morris, Top Shop. BETHLEHEM, LLANFAIR.—Miss Jane Pry ce,The Shop BWLCHYCIBAU.—Mr Watkin Gittins, smith. BUTTINGTON.—Mr W. Morris. CASTLE CAEREINION.—Mr E E Jones, Post Office. CmRBUBY.—Mrs S Morris, New Cottages. CHURCHSTOKE.—Mr G Morris, Grocer. CORRIS.—Mr. Evan Edwards, Bookseller, Glanydon CAERSWS.—Mr J. F. Jones, Hawthorne Villa. CEMMAES.—Mr Edwards, Uwchyrafon. CARNO.—Mr John Owen, Rhos Cottage. DOLFOR.—Mr Rees Williams, Post Office. DINAS MAWDDWY.—Mrs Evans, Post Office. DOLGELLEY.—Mr. E. Y. Williams, Newsagent. ELLESMERE.—Mr V. C. Everett, Stationer. FORDEN.—Mr W Jones, Fron. GLANDOVEY JUNCTION.—Messrs Smith and Son. GARTHMYL.—Mr E. R. Owen, Nag's Head GUILIJRI^TJD —Mrs Gwilt, The Mill. J C YVIUiaiu KERRY.—Mr William Bebb. LLANDINAM.—Mr R Savage, The Emporium. LLANIDLOES.—Messrs Smith and Son; Sergeant Hughes, Police Station. LIVERPOOL.—Messrs Conlan & Co., 5, Crosshall street. LLANBRYNMAIR.—Mr W Daniels, Wynnstay Shop LLANBADARN FAWR.—Mr Simon, Post Office. LLANGURIG.-Mrs Lewis,'Smithy. LLANDYSILIO-Mr E H Roberts, City House. LLANDYSSIL.—Mr W. Corfield. LLANFAIR.—Mr E. James, butcher, Pool road.1 LLWYNGWRIL.—Mr. T. Griffith, Cambrian Stores. LLANERFYL.—Mr Thomas Roberts, Tyn-y-Rhos LLANSANTFFRAID.—Mr E Davies,Cambrian Cottages LLANYMYNECH.—Messrs Smith and Son. LLANFYLLIN-Mr Watkin Lloyd, Temperance; Mr Bryan.iBookseIIer. LEIGHTON.—Mr[T Bason, Whitehouse Cottages. MACHYNLLETH—Messrs G Parsons & Son, Burcombe House, Maengwyn Street; Messrs Smith and Son MEIFOD.—Mr J Davies, Post Office. MERTHYR VALE.—Mrs Powell, Post Office. MONTGOMERY.—Mr W P Marshall, :Post Office. NEWTOWN—Mr Atkinson, Lady well street; Mr F,W Cooke, Stationer; Messrs Park and Son, Stationers Mr C. J. Newell; Messrs Smith and Son, Railway Bookstall; and Mr J. Griffiths, 37, Broad Street. NEW MILLS.—Mrs Jane Thomas. OPENSHAW (MANCHESTER). Mr H Butterworth, 304, Ashton Old Road. OSWESTRY.—Mr J. W. Williams, Cross Street; Messrs Smith and Son; Messrs Bayley and Co., Church Street; Mrs Davies, 9, Orchard Place; Mr E T Williams, Leg Street; Miss Wilson, 67,Church Street Mr G E Evans, Sub-Post Office, Beat- rice street. PENTREBEIRDD. — Mr Richard Haigh, Old Shop, Gyford. PONTROBERT.—Mr E Dryhurst Roberts, The School POOL QUAY.—Mrs Pryce, The Shop. PENYBONTFAWR.—Mr J. E. Jackson, School House. PORTlIfADoc.-Messrs W. H. Smith and Son. RHAYADER.—Mia Tryuc, 1Yye Cottage. SHREWSBURY.—Mrs M A. Rainford, 9, Castle Gates TOWYN.—Mr Lewis Lewis, 20, Station Road Mr R P Jones, 2, National Street; Mr R W Jones, Berwyn House; Messrs W H Smith and Son, Railway Bookstall. TREFEGLWYS.—Mrs M. Jones, Lion Shop. TREFNANNEY.— Mr Richard Haigh, Old Shop Gyford. TREHARRIS.—Mr James Jones, 21, Thomas Street. TREGYNON.—Mr Edward Thomas, Smithy. WELSHPOOL.—Mr Gwynne, Broad Street; Messrs Smith and Son, Railway Bookstall; Mr A. J Blair, Berriew Street.
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FRONGOCH MINES, DEVIL'S BRIDGE. ROBBERY BY AN EMPLOYEE. At the Aberystwyth Police Court, on Tuesday, before Mr D Howell, John R Williams, electrician, in the employ of the Societie Annoyme, Belgium, who are working the Frongoch lead mine, was charged with stealing the sum of £51 lis from the Company's safe on the previous Friday evening. The accused, who occupied a room in the Com- pany's office at the mine, forced the safe with a pick and stole the money. He was arrested in Aberystwyth and, upon being searched, R5 in gold was found on him, though he told tho chiof con- stable that he had no money besides the silver which be produced. He was then formally charged and afterwards confessed to the robbery. He told the police where he had hidden £ 26 in a bag in a shed in the town. The rest of the money he had spent in paying bills and generallv enjoying him- self. The police have secured £ 32 10a. After hearing enough evidence for a remand, Mr Howell remanded the prisoner in custody.