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—.— TOWYN.
— — TOWYN. Our representative in Towyn is Mr 0 W Hughes y I Cader View, and we shall be much obliged if clerks of local authorities, secretaries of sports, &c., would send notices of meetings, and orders for advertise- ments and printing to that address. PERSONAL.—We regret to learn that the Rev J. H. Symond is suffering from illness. THE WEATHER.— During the past few days the weather has become very cold, but is fine and dry. It is an agreeable change after the recent rain. SPORT.-The autumn pheasant shooting com- menced at Ynysmaengwyn yesterday ia pleasant weather. The party consisted of Mr H. Hall, and some friendli. Good bags were secured as the result of excellent Bhooting. SOCIAL .—Last evening A social evening was an- nounced to be held at the Assembly Rooms in aid of the funds of the Baptist Connexion. A report Will appear next week. THE VOLUNTEERS.—A meeting of the rifle club was held on Saturday afternoon at the Penllyn range. The silver spoon was won by Pte Matthew Edwards with a score of 35. He was closely fol- lowed by the ether competitors. WESLEY GUILD.-Tha weekly meeting of the society was abandoned this week, owing to devo- tional meetings being held every week night. Next week a special preacher Rev Hugh Hughes will conduct preaching meetings. THE FOOTBALL CLUB.—The result of the protest Bent by the club committee to the Welsh Association is awaited with interest. A point in their favour is that Mr Townsend, the referee, was pre <ent when they made overtures to Llanidloes to have the match replayed before last Saturday week. This wai refused. The Association met last" niabt. ACCIDENT.—Mr Morgan Jones, son of Mr Morris Jones, coal merchant, met with a painful cycling accident on Monday evening. He was riding home from Bryncrug when he collided with a hawker's cart, and received a nasty fall, cutting his forehead open. The cart carried no light, and the night bemg very dark he was unable to see his danler lfc,w1a:s!°? 'fte- FIe was able to get home a ,d had his injuries seen to by Dr Rowland* He 18 m°W Sood progress towards recovery. THE DEBATING SOCIETY.—A meeting of the above was held on Tuesday evening, the Rev R. R. "Will- iams presiding. Mr J. M. James opened the pro- ceedings by deliverimg an excellent address on the subject Is the principle of popular control, pre. judical to the interest of education." He dealt with the present Education Bill in this relation A general discussion followed in which all the mem- her. took part, a very interesting evening being Spent, There was a fair attendance a FIRE. A fire broke out on Saturday morning at the stables occupied by Mr John Morris, butch*? in Frankwell street. There was a large quantity uf hay on the premises which burnt with great rapidity. Assistance was fretly given, but it was a bffWVhe waa under control, and the best porti n of the hay was destroyed. The buildings also suffered severely, and the loss is a serious one. It is not known how it originated, but it is clearly a pure accident. There was a great deal of difficulty in getting hold of the fire hose and when it arrived the fire was nearly got under. This is a matter (hat should In seen to, as the hose is expected to be instantly at hand for the use of the town. BETHESDA IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.-A meeting of this society was held on Friday evening at the Church school-room. The Rev. J. M. Williams presided. A paper was read by Mr Edward Rowlands who took as his subject The futnre aspects of religion in Wales." The speaker dealt with the question in a lucid:manner. Others who took part were the Chairman, Mrs Jones. Tremy- don, Mr Thomas Roberts and H. W. Griffiths. At the close a warm vote of thanks was passed to Mr Rowlands. There was a fairly good attendance. BETHEL (C.M.) IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY. — A meeting of this society was held on Monday evening. The Rev. T. R. Jones presided over a good attendance. Papers were read by Miss A. J. Thomas on Elias," Mies Sarah" Jones on Obadiah," and Mr D. J. Hughes on "Jereboam." A disoiwion followed, whicn was taken part in by Mrs S. Jenkins, Mias Davies, Miss A. Evans, Mr Del. Owen, Mr Hugh Jones and the president. An interesting evening was spent. SCHOOL MANAGERS.—A meeting of the managers was held on Tuesday morning, Mr Meyrick Roberts presiding. There were also present Mrs H. P. Rowlands, the Revs J. Griffiths and Humphrey Williams, Messrs J. M. James, Meredith Jones, Henry Evans, Tho*. Roberts, T. W. Stealey, and the correspondent.-The letter received from the Clerk of the Board relative to the proposals to re-arrange the duties of the attendance officer was read and considered. The managers were of opinion that the present results were satisfactory and did not think any change necessary. The managers were gratified to find that there was a balance of £10 on the entertainment held the previous Wednesday by the pupils of the school. In view of the amount of the balance it was resolved to ask the Board to make a grant of a similar amount towards the pur- chase of a piano.—A vote of thanks was pasaed Miss L. J. Roberts for her trouble and Miss May Roberts for accompanying, and the ready assistance of the teachers in decorating and preparing for the enteitainmeut. The correspondent expressed his indebtedness to Mr Ernest Richards for his help in undertaking the oversight of the business items in connection with the entertainment and he was accorded a vote of thanks. OPERETTA.—The enter!: ./?irent by the children at Towyn Board Schools was given in the Assembly Rooms on Wednesday evening and very largely attended. The chair was taken by Mr Meyrick Roberts, who was supported by Mrs H. P. Row- lands, who distributed the prizes, and the leading residents of the town. The operetta "Santa Claus" was splendidly rendered and every item was warmly applauded. The children were conducted by Miss L. J. Roberts, headmistress of the infants' depart- ment, and Miss May Roberts, L.R.A.M., accom- panied. The platform had been made up into a stage and was nicely decorated with evergreens and bunting. The general effect wasexceediiigly- pleasing. The choruses were very taking, and there were several scenes which were carried out in a manner reflecting great credit on all concerned. One vary amusing scene W3.g that in which two of the boys Fat up in bed anxiously awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus," and in which they proved too quarrel- some for the nurse in attendance. The physical drill was also excellent, The boys, who were dressed in sailor costumes, gave a dumb bell display, and the girls dres-ed in white, went through their exercises well. The Chairman gave an address which was mainly directed to parents, who were impressed with the importance of securing the attendancs of their children. All who had made 400 attendances and over were rewarded with a handsome book as a present. The average attend- ance, as the following list proves, has been high, many of the pupila only failing to reach the maximum (429) by a few points. The Rev R. R. Williams read out the list, which wasas follows Mixed department (open 428 times) -Standard T: Evan M Davies, 410; Willie Jones, 403; Margaret J. Owen, 421; Lydia Evans, 409; Mary Catherine Jones, 408; Thomas Evans, 412; Sarah Jones, 400. Annie Davies was entitled to the silver medal given by the Board for making the maximum number of attendances during the year. This is the third time she has received this medal, making the full number of attendances during the last three years. Standard III—Luara Owen 425- Mary Davies, 421; Sarah G. Rowlands' 410* Standard II—William Ernest Jones, 421; Elizabeth Evans, 410; Mary Jane Jones, 418. Standard I- Richard Llewelyn Williams, 423; Henry W. Hunter 418; Evan Evans, 411; Jack Griffiths, 412; William Jones, 414; Richard Edwards 421; David R. Evans, 421; Peter Gwilym Jones, 404; F or^nce J.Yaughan, 425; Kate Jenkins, 425; Martha Jenkins, 415; Sophia A. Morgan, 414. Infants' department (times open 430)-Diviaion I-John Jones, 426; William It. Hunter, 403; Evan How- lands, 401 Jane M. Morris, 416; Meiroca Roberts, hAu"; Lizzie Schotten, 426; Eunice Jones 425 • Elizabeth C. Morris, 425. Division II—Howell Richards, 423; Fred Morris, 409; L. Jones, 429; M. Jones, 423 H. LI. Jones, 426; D. E. Davie's, 42o' Division III-Mary L. Jones, 424; Jennie Jones' 2 £ S5 Savtid Scjotten, 418; Wm. Robert Jones! W/. Each ot the foregoing received suitable books for their ages. The following two young pupils would have been entitled to prizes, but died in the interval between the 30th April and the meeting Annie Lewis, 426^ and Elizabeth R. Evans, 415. The following children were awarded prizes for good conduct, dil gence, and progress (these prizes were the gift of Mr Meyrick Roberta) -Mixed De. partment: Standard VI, Richard LI. Hughes' Gathering J. Evans; Y, Rees Cleveland Jones' Lizzie Whittalcer; IY, David W. Pu<*he Dilv« Hughes; III, David Edwards, Gwladys A. Morgan • II, George Owen Jennie Evan*, Annie Mary' fT™ 5 rVT UeWelyn Harries, Kate Florence Jones._ Infants Department: Division I John Francis Jones, Gertrude Mary Jones, Margaret Jane Jones, Maggie Alary Jones; II, Hugh Trevor Jones, David Jones, Maggie May Jones; III. Hum- phrey Pnce Morgan, John Jenkins, B odwTa Morng, Isabel a M. E. Evans, Alice M. Gorlon Evans. The second half of the programme was then proceeded with and brought to a happy eon! elusion. Votes of thanks were unanimously accorded the Chairman, Mrs H. P. Rowlands, Mis., L. J. Roberts, and the school staff, and the meet- ing terminated with a rendering of the National Anthem. Financially the meeting was a thorough success, and the balance will be handed over towards the holding of a similar meeting next year.
URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL.
URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. A meeting of the Council was held on Friday afternoon at the Council Offices, Towyn. There were present Mr J. Maethlon James (chairman) presiding, Messrs James D. Latimer, Danl. Edwards, Meredith Jones, Gwilym Williams, W. Rowlands, J. Geufronydd Jones, E. L. Rowlands, Henry Evans, J. M. Howell, John Rees, John Roberts, with Mr Rd. Barnett, clerk, R. Price Morgan, surveyor, Dr Gordon, medical officer, and Edward Williams, sanitary inspector. A NEW INDUSTRY FOR TOWYN. The Surveyor reported that at the request of the Company who have started the work, the com- mÜtùa visited the new quarry adjoining the Coun- cil's properly near Rhydyronen. The Compan? asked for facility to develop the quarry and the committee informed them that they would be inclined to take a very favourable view of any definite request made to them for land on which to deposit the debris, and for a site for machine houses and t i,aii ways. -The Council's cottages at Rhydy- ronen were examined and found to be in a very dilapidated condition. The new bridge recently erected here was also examined and was thought to be a great improvement. The cost of the bridge was Y,3 below the estimate submitted to the Council by the surveyor. THE WATER SUPPLY. The Surveyor, reporting OB. the water supply, said he had first received instructions to prepare a report on the quantity of water discharged from the main, and also to make proper tests. He found that the pipe now discharged 5,600 gallons per hoar as against 7,000 gallons when new. To make a further test the main pipe was cut out near Hendy and it was found that considerable deposit had accumulated on the inside of the pipe. After discussing the matter thoroughly it was decided that owing to the continual complaints made during the last few summers, and particularly during the past season, .of scarcity of water in the most im- portant parts of the town, and fearing that this might injure the reputation of the place, the com- mittee wera of opinion that new and larger mains should be laid down. Instructions were given to the surveyor to prepare estimates of alternate schemes of 6in. and 7in. mains and an additional reservoir. Nothing would be done to the main trom the present reservoir.-Tho report was adopted, TRAIN CONVENIENCE. Mr Wm. Rowlands read a letter which he bad received from Mr Chidlaw Roberts regarding the inconvenience of the train service. At present there is no train from the Dolgelley and Barmouth side between 12-45 and 6 30. He had made inquiries, and found that it would not be a matter of of very great difficulty for the Railway Company to make some change so as to provide for a train be- tween the hours. He had written to Mr Gough, the tra,ffic superintendent lof the Cambrian Railways, who had promised to see into the matter. Mr Roberts asked whether the Council could not lend their sopport. Mr W. R. M. Wynne (lord lieutenant) seated that ho thought it would bC) an immense convenience to the district if a train could be arranged for, and he had also written to Oswestry. —Mr Latimer observed that the Council could not do very much as the matter was entirely in the hands of the Railway Company. He, however, proposed that th3 Council should approach Mr Gough, and support the efforts already being made. There was no doubt it was very inconvenient at present.—The recommendation waa adopied. RURAL AFFAIRS. The farmers in the neighbourhood of Rhydy- ronen, were said by the surveyor to have done their part well, in hauling aud assisting with the building of the bridge. Ha could not have com- pleted the work for some time, had it not been for the valuable assistance of Mr W. Jones, Ptmcraig, who deserved the best thanks of the Council. The Bishop of Bangor had cut down overhanging branches at the side of the road adjoining Pant- eidal. It was agreod to pass a vote of thanks to the farmers.—Mr J. M. Howell asked whether the surveyor considered the trees had been sufficiently cat.-lIr Morgan replied that he did not know how far he could go. The was still plenty of room for improvement. It was pointed out that if they were ornamental trees, they could not do anything, but several of the local members said they were not. The surveyor was instructed to cat them do.vn as he thought necessary. MINOR MATTERS. It was decidad to grant Mrs Williams' (Awel- fryn) request to connect her service pipes to the pipes that serve the Rush tank in tho Back road on condition tha.t if it was found necessary to take up the Council's pipe she agreed to extend the service pipes to the main at her own cost.—The Rev J. P. Evans had sent an agreement to he signed in re- spect of a site for building a flash tank at Gwalia The surveyor was told to reply that the tank was to be built for his benefit, and once built it must be a fixture, or moved (if required) at his expense. It was decided to insert a clause in the next agree mailt to state that the scavenging cart should vi-it certain back roads.—Plans of new drains at the police station wAre presented but were submitted to considerable criticism. Several recommendations were made. ABERDOVEY PIG STYRS. Several letters were read from Aberdovey relat- ing to the pig stye nuisance. Some of them stated that they would put the styes in order as soon as possible.—Mr E. L. Rowlands said there was an idea prevailing that people could keep the pigs within the 60 feet limit, if they drained the styes properly. The Chairman said the resolution passed at the last meeting was plain enough. It was decidad to insist on the pigs being done away with but to allow the owners to rear the pigs to a proper condition for slaughtering. THE VOLUNTEER MEMORIAL. A letter was read from the Gas Company statin0, that the cost of lighting the new lamp would be at th« rate of £ 2 per burner, or £ 6 annually for the whole.—Mr Wm. Rowlands thought this absurd.— Mr E. L. Rowlands suggested the matter be re- ferred to the local committee, and that at the same time they should reconsider the scheme placed before the Council by Col Ruck some years Sg0 for a combined electric lighting of Towyn and Aber- a combined electric lighting of Towyn and A her. dovey (hear, hear). THE RECREATION GROUND. A letter was read from Mr C. S. Denciss relating to the application of the tenants of Isaadula terrace and the district for a wicket gate in the fencing leading past the recreation ground. Thev were now obliged to go down to the far end of the field if they wished to come up into the roadway. Mr Denniss stated tha,t he would be down chortly and would see what could be done. The Council did not consider that the matter came under their con- trol but it was decided to recommend that the application be granted. PLANS. Plans of a new slaughter house at Tyddyndu were sent by Mr G. D. Williams, which the Sur. veyor said had come too late for discussion at the committee meeting.—On the report of the Sanitary Inspector, the plans were referred to the next meeting of the committee. THE INSPECTOR'S REPORT. The Sanitary Inspector reported that the sani- tary accommodation at the house of Mrs Roberts, Cwrt, Pennal, was defective The tenant promised to see to the matter. The houses of Mr Humphrey Owen and other tenants were found to be similarly defective. Complaint was made against Richard Rees of using a small she 1 aa a slaughter house without having it register d. The drains at the Towyn and Pennal police stations were very defec- tive, but were about to be rci.h-^l. THE PUBLIC HEALTH. The Medical Officer report ,d that he had visited the slaughter houses in Towyn with the inspector. There were various complaint? in-ile to which the attention of the batchers wis cal'ed. They had also visited the dairy farms in she district, and in some places they f,a id that insufficient cubic space was provided for each cow. A t Massvllefrith there were three cows too many according" to the bye- laws, while Mr Hugh Richards' ■> *d WAS in an unclean state,—Mr R. M. Wynmi wrote with re- ference to Bryncrug drainage tiiafc he did not agree with some of the suggestions He hoped to be able to meet the surveyor at an eltrly date.-In discussion with regard to the cowsheds, Mr Latimer thought that the by-laws should be enforced.—Mr John Roberts said it was a bad time of the year to carry out any arrangements of this kind, and Mr John Rees was of opinion that the inspector should report on all such premises at the same time.—Mr Latimer: That is tbeir funeral not ours (laughter). -Eventually it was decided to issue notices on the owners calling attention to the matter.—Mr Hugh Richards wrote stating that th shnd pipe near his house was of no benefit to him as he had a direct connection with the main. fCCI complained that traps, etc., were being washed thera.—Mr William Rowlands asked whether water so used was paid for. He knew of one case where the owner was to careful of it that he washed his trap with cupfuls of water (laughter).—The Cleik said that those peop'e who used the water for such outposes paid an annual sum for it.-It was to do away with tho st tndpipe. ABERDOVEY MATTERS. The surveyor drew attention • > sho unsatisfact- ory state of the main road near Cape St, Vincent owing to the laying of drains, ile was iastructed to write to the architect to hav^ th* matter seen to. It was decided to a^k Captain Edwards to supply the monthly meteorological reoorts for the use of the Pres*. Willi refo-vnoe to the new springs recently tapped on Bwlchywyn land, it was stated theie was a yield of 13,000 gallons per 24 hours. The water had been f'Jund after cutting deeply down into the rocks, and was of an excellent quality. It was hoped to have the work completed before the end of the mouth. Other valuable springs ciose ;o those now t.Hnnor! ™„i,i tl- —rrJ w uuiuoou at a smad co>t if rjquired.-MR Wm. Rowlands asked whether Captain Edwards was to be paid for his report., and whether anything was known of the instruments purchased for a simila.r purpose at lowyn. The surveyor said that th3 work was done voluntarily and Dr GJrdcu said the instru- ments we: c in his possession. THB ANIMALS OF KPHESUS. The following letter was read from Mr David Davies, Tafobraig I beg to call your attention as a Council to the necess:ty which liei upon you as a public body to keep the rights of the public with regard to a pieca of lan which leads from the main road into the sea sho e through Abergroes land. It is belonging to the public and you as a Council ought to protect it because there is no- where else leading to the shore. If you won't I'll do it myself, and why should I bring neighbour's on my head. Why should I go to kickio nyth cacwtti aDd save a, public body. I have been fighting for 26 or 27 years to prevent the trustees and tenant of Abergroes closing the road up. In the manner of men I have fought the beasts of (A-g-s) Ephesus in your place, and he will close it unless you rise from your deep slumber (laugb. ter). Also, will you kindly cat up the stones oa the road so that I can go over them instead of round them (laughter).-It was deoided to reply that the Council had litigation as to the foreshore in band at preient, qnd that as soon as that was settled they would consider the ether. JIKANCIAL. Mr David Edwards presented the finai c'al state. ?opq'q a TI Q 1yas a balance °o the loan accouut, of yj 4u, anci on the erenei-al account f4Qfi 19s 3d or a tola! of £ 695 3s Yd. They had since received during the month £ 30 10s 6d or a full total of £ 731 14s Id. The P,vme:.ts l.U month were £ 293 19s 3d, that dltJ they were £ 437 13s lid The payments for thQ next month would be X269 17s 5d, and to meet this, the Clerk stated there was a sum of £6 in hand at present,—Mr Wm Row lands: There you are you see (laugf,ter).-The Sidn%6XPlal+!!d ^iat tbfre wwre Sttros of £ 165 an<i £ 140 due to the Council this mont and that there would be a favourable balance of £ 66.—The renorf- was adopted. A CORONATION PRESENT. Mr E. L Rowlands Eaid that together with the other local members he lad been requested t. bring the prov.-ston of a hose e. lefoie the meet- ing. I he Coronation Commi tee Lad presented the town with a valuable i o,e object to the Council providing a ca.t f\ r th* tame.—Op the motion cf Mr Latimer, seconded bv Mr Howell it was decided to giant the s*o/ authority. LITIGATION. i The Chairman suggested that a snh-committse snould be aypoi.ted to deal with t be minoi matters nr ? t>;e forthcoming litigation regarding P r,Zh's and to assist the ch rk.—The foiiowW were_appoin ed Messrs E. L. Rowlands D C Davin* and J. D, Latimer,
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lnsPectors were secretly told to try and find fault 80 that they could not sanction the highest grant. We suppose the reference is to the Towyn school only; if it is meant to have a wider application it becomes very serious. As it stands Mr Haydn Jones should be called upon either to give some grounds for his opinion or withdraw it. It is a tnost serious reflection upon the Government in- spectors, and for our part we fail utterly to see any reason for it. It seems upon the face of it absurd to Suggest such a thing, and it cannot be credited in the absence of any shade of a shadow of proof. *:jt.* The monthly meeting of the Towyn and Pennal School Board was held this week, when a good deal of routine business was got through. The attendance returns for the various schools in the oard's district give an average percentage of hout 80, which is not by any means too high Individually Towyn Mixed School is best with an aTera,ge attendance of 95 out of 112 on the books, which gives a percentage of 85. Towyu Infants, however, only show a. percentage of 72, and Towyn National 75. Pennal and Aberdovey are only frnctions shcrt of Towyn Mixed, and we tiust the Clrcular it bas been decided to send out to parents "ill have the effect of increasing materially the attendances a,t tha different schools. Miss W. W. Roberts' application for an increase of salary came nP for consideration but apparently no decision Was come to in the matter, though under the Board's scale she is entitled to an increase. The Clerk said, and doubtless heiis correct, that the Board is not bound to keep to the scale, but on the other haad the teachers accept service under the Board on the unde rsfcandirg that the scale will be adhered to, and that being so Miss Roberts is quite entitled to the increase she asks for. i After a very long wait, on the part of the Dol- golley District Council, sanction has at last been ghen for raising a loan for the purposes of the Liwyngwril water scheme. Several months have elapsed since the Local Government Board enquiry Was held, and the work has been considerably delayed in consequence of the long wait. We trust that now the Council has authority for obtaining the loan there wiil be no further delay. Tenders are now asked for to cairy out the work which should be pushed on rapidly, and if possible completed before next summer. The sani- tary work of the Council is still being pressed steadily onward. Despite the many difficulties which the medical officer and the sanitary inspector have to contend with, they stick to their work manfully and the district is slowly, but none the Jess surely improving. The report published in another column shows that there is yet much to to done, and a perusal of it makes one wonder how some of the people have managed to live amidst such unwholesome surroundings.