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BARMOUTH.
BARMOUTH. WOMEN'S TtCMPKRANCK UNION.—At the Caersalem Chapel last Friday, a miscellaneous meeting was held under the auspices of the Union. Mr John Morgan, Ballymacorra, presided. The following took part:—Rev Cadvan Davies, Mrs Wm Roberts, Misses A H Davies, Annie Jones, and Cassie Roberts, with Mr D 0 Hughes and party. There was a good attendance. THE LIFEBOAT.—The boat went out for its quarterly practice on Saturday afternoon, under coxswain J Morris. The weather was fine and good use was made of it, the cruise being witnessed by a large crowd. OBITUARY,—The death took place on Monday of Mr Rees Griffith, joiner, Hugo Villas, at the advanced age of 76 years. He was a deacon of the Welsh Congregational Chapel and the news of his death was received with universal regret. POLICE CHANGE.-P.C. D Roberts who has been stationed here for a considerable time will shortly be transferred to Dolgelley. During his stay here, he has made himself very popular with all classes and his departure is much regretted. He has been very energetic with the local ambulance class, and his services have been of a very useful nature. WESLEYAN LITERARY SOCIETY.—At a meeting of this society held on Thursday evening under the presidency of Mr David Owen. A highly interest- ing lecture was delivered by the Rev Cadvan Davies on"DewiSant" (St David), the patron saint of Wales. There was a good attendance and at the close a warm vote of thanks was unanimously accorded the lecturer. PING-PONG.-A ping-pong tournament was held on Wednesday evening at the Masonic Hall. The first prize in the final competition was won by Miss Maggie Evans, Porkington terrace. In the male competition, the winner proved to be Mr Harry Lloyd. THK LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY.— The fortnightly meeting of the society was held at the County school last Thursday evening, when the Rev E Hughes (rector), presided. An able paper was read by Professor Angus, M.A., U.C.W., of Aberys- twith, on The legends of the mistletoe." INVALIDS.—Dr Lloyd, Tynycoed, is we understand rapidly recovering from his severe illness. Mr B T Allsop has so far improved as to be able to take a journey to the South of England. The Eon of Major and Mrs Best Lingfield is also regaining his health and he is expected to leave Malta, where he is at present stationed, for home, shortly. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of the Council'was held on Tuesday at the Council room when there were present, the Rev Gwynoro Davies (chairman), Messrs Tom Abraham, D E Davies, John Richards, Edward Williams, R Williams and Capt E Richards, with Mr Wm George, clerk, Owen Jones, assistant clerk, T Inman Jones, surveyor, and Dr Arthur Hughes, medical officer. SCARLET FEVER. The medical officer reported a few cases of scarlet fever in the town but that with this exception the general health of the town was good. The fever cases were rapidly dying away and there was only one which could be regarded as being in any way serious. WATER AND SANITARY COMMITTEE. The Water and Sanitary Committee made the following recommendations :-That water be sup- plied'the County School at the rate of X5 per annum from April 1st as heretofore. That a supply of water be provided Mr Richard Powell, Llanaber, for a greenhouse at the rate of 5s per annum. That the Rate Collector issue demand notes in respect of several small tenements at Llanaber. The Local Government Board having forwarded a copy of the letter received by them from Miss Thomson, Minymor School, complaining as to the house refuse used by the Council for making the new road past Minymor. The Clerk was directed to reply. A letter was read from Mr Rose, Barmouth, offering to contribute towards the erection of a gentlemen's convenience near the Railway Station Hotel. It was resolved to inspect the place with the Surveyor and report thereon. Mr Jno Lloyd, Glanywerydd, wrote claiming the sum of £5 for damage to his cellar caused by flood- ing last summer. It waE not to entertain the claim. Messrs Minshall & Co, Oswestry, wrote repeating their request that water meters should be fixed at their shops at Barmouth. The commit- tee adhered to their previous resolution not to have meters fixed at these shops, but were prepared to recommend the Council to ofier Messrs Minshall a water supply to their premises at a certain charge. -The Inspector read his monthly report and the committee recommended its adoption.—The chair- man of the committee and the surveyor were authorised to arrange for the hire of conveyances to convey the Council to Tyddynfelin.— Mr D E Davies asked what had been done regarding the use of water other than for domestic uses ? He understood that the Council had offered terms which had been accepted by some and not by others, and was of opinion that unless requests were made before the month was out, that they should take care not to grant a supply.—The Assistant Clerk said that instructions to that purpose had been given by the Council to their surveyor at a previous meeting.— Mr D E Davies replied that he had noticed the s.s. "Dora" filling: her tanks with an enormous supply of water, and he did not know whether the members were cognisant of this fact. -The Chairman said that the matter had been fully discussed at a previous meeting, when proper arrangements for the contingency had been made. -The matter then dropped i-t),] the committee's recommendation was approved. ROADS, BUILDINGS, AND LIGHTING COMMITTEE. The report of the Roads, Buildings, and Lighting Committee stated that no reply had been received from Mr Alun Evans as to the encroachment on Llanaber road, and the subject was now referred to the Council.—The Chairman said that they had not yet decided upon the matter of the encroach- ment on Llanaber r >ad, but they would go into it thoroughly when properly discussed. The report was then adopted. CORRESPONDENCE. Mr James, chemist, St Ann's Chambers, wrote calling attention to a subsidence beneath the pave- ment which needed urgent attention as it was in a dangerous ttate. He stated that he had called attention to it about three weeks ago, but nothing had so far been done—The Surveyor said that the pavement at this point was flush with the roadway and that in wet weather some large puddles were formed which made ic very unpleasant for people entering the shop.-He was instructed to carry out the necessary repairs.—A circular letter was re- ceived from the Cardiff Corporation asking the Council to support them in their petition to the Local Government Board to get a grant for the establishment of a Welsh National Museum.—The Chairman remarked that he was very glad to sup- port the motion, and personally thought it was a pity that no such museum had been established before, foe there were many valuable treasures which had not been retained for this very reason.- Mr Tom Abraham supported, and said that he felt that Harlech Castle would have been a very suit- able place for the institution (laughter). THE NEW LOAN. The Clerk reported that with the chairman and Mr H Evans he had gone up to Liverpool to arrange for the loan from the North and South Wales Bank, and they had decided to grant it at the ordinary market rate of interest.—Mr Edward Williams re- marked that be felt il-, was their duty to thank the deputation for their services and the excellent terms which they had been able to obtain, and Mr D E Davies supported.-The Chairman said that as one of the deputation he was much obliged to them for the vote of thanks. The Bank had met them in a handsome manner. The country manager knew Barmouth well, having been there when the waterworks were opened by Mr T W Russell, of the Local Government Board, and he had shown him- self very anxious to assist them in every way he could. He would like to propose a hearty vote of thanks to them for their courtesy and kindness. They also owed gratitude to their clerk who had very favourably impressed the officials. Me did not attempt to blind them in any way, but painted everything in its proper colour.—Mr T Abraham seconded, and the proposition was carried unani- mously. THE ASSESMENT OF THE WATERWORKS. Mr Ed Williams intimated that the Assessment Committee would on Saturday next advise the Board of Guardians to employ an expert valuer to value the Bodlyn waterworks.-The Chairman said that he hoped the Barmouth representatives would see that the Board also valued other waterworks within the Union. He did not see why Barmouth should be the constant target of the Board.—The Clerk said he was sure Mr Davies who is a member of the Board of Guardians would see to their interests. VOTE OF CONDOLENCE. On the proposition of the Chairman, a vote of condolence was passed with Mr H Evans, who recently lost a brother. This was seconded and passed in silence.
DOL3ELLEY.
DOL3ELLEY. PROMOTION.—P.C. Jones of this town has been promoted to the station at Tanygrisiau. P.C. Roberts, of Barmouth, will be transferred to Dolgelley. THE PENMAEN BRIDGE.—The expensive altera- tions now being carried out at Penmaenpool bridge are being pushed on with all speed. It is expected that the bridge will shortly be opened for traffic. LITERARY SOCIETY.-On Friday at Bethel School- room a lecture was delivered by Mr Robert -Tones, B.A., assistant at the Dolgelley County School, the subject being Gwilym Hiraethog." Mr Humphrey Morris, chemist, who occupied the chair, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Jones for his able lecture, seconded by Mr 0 0 Roberts. PETTY SESSIONs.-The fortnightly Sessions were held on Tuesday before Messrs E Munro Edwards (in the chair), Richard Williams, Romer Williams, Edward Williams, and J H Bullock.-Ann Pugh, Chapel street, Dolgelley, was charged by Supt Jones with having her house chimney on fire on the 8th inst.-Sergt Owen proved the case, and a fine of 5s including costs was inflicted. CYFARFOD LLENYDDOL. — Cjnhaliwyd cyfarfod llenyddol ddydd Mercher, o dan nawdd yr Anni- bynwyr yn Islaw'rdref. Llywyddwyd gan Mr John Griffith ac arweiniwyd gan Mr W Parri Huws. Enillwyd y gwobrau am ddadganu gan Mri J Pugh, Gilfach; J Evans, Cefnrowen; a Thomas Edwards, Tyddynmawr; barddoniaeth, Thos Ellis, Tyddyn; amrywiaeth, Miss M Griffith, Mr J Jones, Misses J Edwards, Lizzie, a J Jones, Cefnrowen. Beirniaid, Tawelog a'r Parch W Parri Huws. DEATH OF MISS S OWEN.-The death took place on Thursday of Miss Sarah Owen, Penbryn House, at the advanced age of 78 years. The deceased was a much respected inhabitant of the town. She was taken suddenly ill and succumbed almost immediately. STOCK FAIR.—The March stock fair was held here on Tuesday and drew a large attendance of farmers and dealers. There was a fair amount of stock shown and prices were well maintained. The weather was highly favourable. FISHING.—Excellent catches of fish continue to be made. The restrictions and licenses required are a source of much anxiety and heartburning to the majority of local anglers. THE VOLUNTEERS.-The news has been conveyed to the local Company of Volunteers—"K" Com- pany, 3rd V.B. Royal Welsh Fusiliers—that they will probably be required to take part in the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Bangor and Carnarvon, when the installation of the Prince, as Chancellor of the Welsh University takes place. This is a matter of much gratification to the members.
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MERIONETH COUNTY COUNCIL.
MERIONETH COUNTY COUNCIL. The annual meeting was held on Thursday last at Dolgelley, the Hon C H Wynn presiding. Mr Foulkes Jones (Corwen) proposed, and Mr John Evans seconred, that Mr W P Evans (Fes- tiniog) be elected chairman for the ensuing year. The proposition was carried unanimously. Mr Evans, on taking the chair, thanked the Council for the honour. He would endeavour to carry out the business of the Council in a satisfactory manner, but to do that effectually he relied on the sympathy and co-operation of all members. Mr Haydn Jones (Towyn) proposed a vote of thanks to the retiring chairman (the Hon C H Wynn), Mr Evan Jones (Bodrenig) seconded.—The Hon C H Wynn, in acknowledging the vote, said that he also ought to thank the Council for the kindness and courtesy received from them during the year. He had endeavoured ever since he became a member of the Council to do whatever was in his power for the good and welfare of the county. On the proposition cf Mr D G Williams (Fes- tiniog), seconded by Mr J Davies (Dyffryn), Mr M Thomas, Corris, was unanimously elected vice- chairman. THE MAIN ROADS COMMITTEE. This committee presented their report recom- mending the payment of X490 for Bala Fesiiniog and Towyn. The Barmouth Council having applied for arbitration, with respect to the main- tenance of the roads under their jurisdiction, they recommended the appointment of a sub-committee to assist the Surveyor and Clerk in presenting their case against the claim, with power to engage counsel. A sub-committee should be appointed to inspect the main road from Towyn to Abergynol- wyn, with reference to the proposed widening, and they would prepare an estimate of the cost. They recommended that a retaining wall should be built under the main road at Dinas Mawddwy, and that the offer of Messrs Davies, Barmouth be accepted, with regard to the wall at Bwlchllyn Bach. The offer of the Dolgelley and other councils to repair approaches and roads over county bridges, on district roads within their own districts was recommended and accepted. A resolution was passed formally asking the Local Government Board to arbitrate in the dispute between then and the Barmouth Urban District Council. The County engineer (Mr Vaughton) presented his report, which stated the exceedingly bad weather had rendered it impossible to do anything like metalling or rolling the roads during a third of the quarter. Mr William Davies, Caerblaidd, said that the committee were continually making recommend- ations which were outside the contract. He would not like to see the roads neglected but he felt that owing to the constant recommendations that the expenditure was rapiclly increasing. When the system was first let by contract, he understood that the Council would not be called upon to do anything more. Mr Haydn Jones paid that the recommendation referred to had nothing to do with the maintenance of the main roads if it was the building of parapet walls on a certain road. Mr Davies replied that there were other recom- mendations. He was afraid that the Council were abibtoopreviousin these matters. The Hon C Li Wynn remarked that the best answer to Mr Davies would be a return of the expenditure on main roads in other counties. It was a fact that the returns showed that the Merionethshire estimates were much below those of other counties, either in England or Wales (hear, hear). Mr Anwvl asked whether heavy timber haulage could be considered as extraordinary traffic. The road between Machynlleth and Pennal was in a fearful state owing to that traffic. The Clerk replied that it could not be considered as extraordinary. Mr Anwyl, again rising, asked who < ught to see that the timber waggon wheels wero of a proper width ? He had asked several of the roadmen, who appeared to be in complete ignorance about it. This timber haulage was going to be a heavy item for the county, and he pointed out the necessity of proper supervision. A narrow wheel band cut up the roads frightfully when there was a heavy load, and he also thought that there should be a regula- tion load.-After a little discussion it was decided to leave the matter in the hands of the chief con- stable.-The report was then adopted. THE COUNTY CORONERSHIP. Mr Haydn Jones (Towyn) moved that the recom- mendation of the Finance Committee to divide the county into two coroners districts be adopted. Although not unanimous on the question, the Finance Committee had adopted that recommenda- tion, believing that the holding of inqnests would be more expeditiously carried out. It will also result in the saving of E20 in salary. The com- mittee recommended that each coroner should be paid £ 60 a year. In nearly every county in Wales the coronership was held by one or two gentlemen who lived in different districts.—The Hon C H Wynn seconded.—Alderman Jonathan (Festiniog) moved that the recommendation of the Finance Committee be not entertained.—Mr Jones (Aber- dovey) seconded.-After a long discussion the amendment was carried by a majority of three. The Council decided that the salary should be X140 a year. On the proposition of Mr Roberts (Festiniog), seconded by Mr Thomas,Corris, Mr H Jones (Towyn) and Mr Osmond Willliams, M.P., were appointed to represent the Council on a deputation to the Presi- dent of the Local Government Board, in support of Mr Frank Edwards's bill for extending the powers of local self-government in Wales. Mr Osmond Williams, M.P., was re-appointed to represent the Council on the Court of the University of Wales. Dr John Jones (Dolgelley) and Dr Roberts (Fes- tiniog), were appointed delegates to the Congress of tha Sanitary Institute. Mr J H Jones (Aberdoyey), W Jones (Aberdovey), and J P Jones (Corris) were appointed to represent the Council on the Agricultural and Technical Education Committe of the University College of Wales. The Hon C II Wynn, Dr Hughes (Bala), and Dr Roberts (Festiniog) were appointed visitors to tho North Wales Counties Asylum. DIVISION OF LLANGELYNIN. Mr Haydn Jones said that in the absence of Capt Kirkby through his illness, which he felt sure the Couvcil greatly deplored, he had arranged to take charge of the affairs of this ward, and moved the following resolution:—"That the parish of Llan. gelynin be divided into two separate parishes—one to consist of the township of Crogenan and Morfa, and the ether of Llanfendigaid, Bodgudfan, and Llwyngwril; and that the former be constructed as an urban district, a committee to be appointed to hold all necessary inquiries in the district with a view to carrying out these objects." Considering the nature of the district, which was a large one, had Arthog and Fairbourne, rapidly rising places, at one end, and Llwyngwril at the other, it was not unnatural that difference should arise and that they should prefer to be divided. He hoped the Council would decide to hold an enquiry, and he did not require anything further that day.—Mr J Davies seconded and the following committee were ap- pointed :-Messrs Thos Jones (Brynmelyn), Lewis Lewis, and R G Pritchard (Penrhyn).
MARKETS
MARKETS WBLSHPOOL G ENERAL, Monday.—Wholesa'e price Butter, Os Od cO J s 3d per lb eggs, 0 to 16 for Is fowls, 3s Cd to Os Od; chickens 4s 6d to Os Od ducks, Cs Od to 5s Od; rabbits. Is 4d per couple. NEWTOWN GENERAL, TUESDAY.—Eggs 0 to 18 for Is butter Is td to Os Od per lb; fowTs 3s Od to 0s Od eb;ckeTIs Os Oct to 4s 6d; ducks OR Od toOsOd rabbits, Is 4d per coaple. LIVERPOOL CORN, TUESDAY.—Wheat, quiet trade, halfpenny to penny under Friday. Steamer Red Winter, 6s Od to 6s Ojd 1 Manitoba, 6s 2d to 6s 2%d. Beans, Saidi, 33s 3d to 33s 6d. Peas, 6s 8d. Oats, easier tendency,white, 3s Od to 3s 3d yellow, 3s Od to 3s 2d; black, 3s Od to 3s 4d. Maize, slow trade, turn dearer, new mixed, 5s 2d to 5s 2âd old, 5a 3d to 5s 3!d. Fiour,"unchanged. 4 LONDON HAY AND STRAW, TUESDAY.— Pr'cea; — Good to p- I tr)e hry, 1COs to 115y Od inferior to ra;l', 80s to 95s good to prime clover, 95s to 110s; infer or to fair d?tto, 80s Od to 90s mixture and sainfoin, 90.3 to 105s Od straw, 28s to 40s per load. LIVERPOOL CATTLE MARKET,MONDAY.—Numbers Beasts, 1,001; sheep, 4,831. Quotations:—Best beasts, 6Jd to 6§d seconds, 5Jd to 6d; thirds, 4-|d to 5^d best sheep, Od to 8^d other sorts, 7d to. 8d lambs, 7^d to 8J per lh. The supply 4 of cattle was less than last week, showing a de- crease of 85 cattle andean increase of 414 sheep. Demand fair for all classes at about late rates. BIRMINGHAM CATTLE, TUESDAY.—Supplies and demand fair, in all departments. Prices ruled as follow: — Beef, Herefords, 6^d to 7d; shorthorns, 6d to 6Jjd; bulls and cows, 4^d to 6d; calves, 7d to 8d wethers, 7|d to 8jd ewes and rams, 6d to 7d per lb. Bacon pigs, 9s 9d to 10s Od porkets, 10s 6d to 10s 9d sows, 8s Od to 8s 3d per score. SALFORD CATTLE, TUESDAY. At market Cattle, 2,348, good trade; sheep, 9,736, including a number of shorn sheep; calve.3, a good show, demand for both satisfactory. Quotations :-Cattle, 4jd to 6^d; calves, 5-Jd to 8Ad clipped sheep, 6d to 2 7!!d; in wool, 7d to 81d per lb. 2 CORK BUTTER. Thursday.—Primest, -8; prime —s; firsts, 112s; seconds 100s; kegs,—s; thirds 91s kegs —s fourths 71s; fifths —3 choicest -8; choice —s sapeivne —-s kegfc —s; fine mild 100s mild —s choicest boxes —a choice boxes, —s; 28 cwt of fresh butter A, 102s to 106s B, 90s to 89" factory seconds, —. Total number of firkins 32. OSWESTRY CORN MARKET, WEDNESDAY. — The following were the quotat!o:t!s:Wb;e wheat (old) 4s 4d to 4s 6d white wheat (new), Os Od to Os Od per 75!bs red wheat (old), 4s4dto 4s 6d red wheat (new), 03 Od to Os Od per7b'bs; old oats, 168 Od to 18s Od new oats, 14s 6d to 151 6d per 2001 bs malting barley, 18s Od to 20s Od; grinding barley, 13s Od to 15s Od per 280'bs. OSWESTRY GENERAL MARKET, WEDNESDAY.— Quotations :— Butter, 7 s Id to Is 3d per lb j eggs, 15 to 16 for Is beef, 7d to 8d mutton, 7d to 9d j lamb, 8d to 9d veal, 7d to 8d pork, 6d to 8d per lb fowls, 4s Od to 5s Od per couple ducks, 5s Od to 6s Od; rabbits, 2s 2d to 2s 4d per couple honey, Is per jar potatoes, Od to Is per score car rots, 3s to 4s per cwt; cabbages, 2d to4d cauli- flowers, 3d to 4d each celery, 2d to 4d per stick apples, Is 6d to 3s per 100; pears, 5 to 10 a Id walnuts, 4d to 6d per hundred filberts, 5d to 6d per lb chestnuts, Od to 2d Brussels sprouts, 4d per Ib; watercress, Id per bunch; rhubarb, 21d per bundle. OSWESTRY WEEKLY CATTLE FAIR.-There was a good all round supply of stock at the Smith- field on Wednesday, when a better trade was experienced. Cows and calves were a sharper trade, while sheep also sold at better rates. Messrs Whitfield and Sons sold 247 cattle and calves, and 513 sheep Messrs Hall) Wateridge & Owen sold 54 fat cattle and anumber of sheep; Messrs Whitfield and Rogers sold a large quantity of stock, as did also Mr T Whitfield, Junr. Prices ruled as follows Beef, to 64d per lb; veal, 7d to Cd per Jb; mutton, 7d to 8d; lamb, 7^d to 81d per lb; pork pigs, 10s Od to 10s 6d bacon pigs, 9a Od to 9s 6d per score. BLLESMERE, TUESDAY. —Quotations as follows Wheat (new) 133 6d to 13-1 9d per 225 'bs malting barley, Os Od to 20s Od per 280 lbs; oats (new), 14s Od to 15s Od per 200 lb3 butter, Is Od to Is 2d per lb; eggs, 16 to 20 for Is fowls, 48 Od to 5s 6d ducks, 5s Od toOsOd; rabbis, Is 7d to Is lOd per couple. BRADFORD WOOL, THURSDAY.—The effect of the London sales on this market has been of a. stiffen- ing character. Topmakers have at once put up rates all round, in some instances by a farthing, in others by a halpenny. They point to the course of events at Coleman street as justifying their position that prices were bound to rise, and they are in con- sequence to-day indifferent as to whether they sell or not. For standard 60's botany tops 20id and 21d are being asked, and few holders will sell at Monday's figure of 20id, In strong and medium cross-breds valus have risen further. Prices gener- ally have been advanced a farthing to a halfpenny per lb. In the home trade spinners find it difficult to get even lid a gross more, but on old contraotfl deliveries are maintained satisfactorily. Generally the spinning trade is busy, especially on all flyer* spun yarns. Mohair and alpaca spinners are well engaged. The piece trade is still only of an aver- age character, and the effect of preparations far the coronation have not yet been felt.