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TOWYN AND ABERDOVEY URBAN…
TOWYN AND ABERDOVEY URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of the above Council was held at Council office on Friday last, when theie were present Mr John Roberts (chairman) presid- ing, Capt. Enoch Lewis, Messrs W. Jones Hughes, Daniel Edwards, R. Pugh, John Rees, Meredith Jones, D. C. Davies, W. Rowlands, Henry Evans, J. Geufronydd Jones, J. D. Latimer with Mr R. Barnett (clerk), Mr R. P. Morgan (surveyor), Mr Edward Morris (inspector), and Dr. Lewis Lloyd (medical officer). The Clerk read the minutes of last meeting which were confirmed. INSPECTOR'S REPORT. The Inspector of nuisances (Mr Edward Morris) reported there was a leakage from the drains of an adjoining house to 2, College Green, Towyn. He had requested Mr R. Daniel to put the drains right, but nothing bad been done. The pig styes reported by the medical officer at Cwrt, were still in the same state, but he was informed that they would be done away with in a month. He had visited the drains and cowsheds in the district of Cynfal Fawr and Aberdovey andjiad given orders to clean and limewash all cowsheds. ABISRDOVEY STATION. The following letter was read by the Clerk as to Aberdovey station "I have to inform you that your letteroftheletult. was submitted to my Board on the 28th ult. and I was directed to inform you that the Company still appreciate the. necessity for a new station being provided at Aberdovey. They hope to be in a position shortly to do what is necessary, but with the present depreciation of railway stocks generally the Company da not feel justified in incurring heavy 3xpenditure, Yours faithfully, C. S. Denniss." THE FLOOD WATER The Medical Officer drew attention to the water which baR, accumulated on the Marshes near Towyn during the past rainy season more especially that on the Morfa between the town and the river Dysynni. and in the area drained by the Dyssynni draining Commission. He was of opinion that this water lying about for so many days close to the town must be prejudicial to the general health, and especially so if the rainy weather was succeeded by a large amount of sunshine. He suggested that a deputation wait upon the Commissioners urging them to enlarge the present outfall, or in some other way to provide for the excess of water in the autumn and winter. He urged the committees to complete their report on the desirability of adopted by-laws as to the better government of tents. The Medical Officer also attached a report of house to house inspection which was, on the motion of Mr Latimer referred to the, committee.—The report was adopted. ISOLATION HOSPITAL. Dr Lloyd said that the commit'ee had scoured the country since the time they last met, and inspected ihree available sites. The committee now asked whether they were to arrange for a smallpox hospitaler an isolation hospital. Mr J. D- Latimer understood the land owners were not willing to allow a site for a smallpox hospital.^Dr Lloyd said the committee had previously been directed to get an already existing building, and that the committee had the question of buying a piece of land under consideration.—Mr D. C. Davies thought Dr Lloyd's suggestion was best.— This was agreed to. TOWYN COMMITTEE'S REPORT. The report of the Towyn Committee stated that the members had inspected the surface water on tl e road side at Pontfathew. Since the old course (where the water used to diain) was filled up there tad been no proper outlet, and the Council were recommended to ask Mr Wynne, the owner, to have it repaired. The Surveyor was instructed to fill up a gap in the field above so as to prevent accumulated rain water damaging the road, and it was decided to call the County Surveyor's attention to two trees which impeded the flow of water. The members were of opinion that the stone covers of Penthycottiau bridge would be better protected if the hollows each side were filled up. A further investigation would be made at Lluestnag, as the weather had been most unfavourable. Certain butchers were throwing offal down the sewers, a practice which should be stopped at once. He bad pointed out to Dr. Corbett and Mr Hall the alterations in view at Brook-street, and he hoped Dr. Corbett would grant the necessary land. Some of the iron posts in the promenade had been broken by a runaway horse —It was resolved to order the bellman to warn the people as to the practice of throwing offal down the sewers, and with reference to the damaged posts it was agreed that the owner of the runaway horse should make the damage good. -The report was then adopted. ABERDOVEY COMMITTEE'S REPORT. This Committee recommended that the Cambrian Railway Company be requested to put the 9inch drain running alongside the wbarf in proper order. The membeis inspected the new sea wall which had been recently completed. They recommended that the parapet wall on the east side be rebuilt. The Committee recommended that the stone kerbs should be fixed across the road leading to the Board School, so as to conduct the surface water to the side and into the cesspit. The Council should pay half the cost and the School Authority the other. Dealing with the main roads, the Surveyor said he bad some macadam carted to where it is re- quired so as to facilitate work in the spring. It would be wise if the three wards were to consult together as to the hiring of a steam roller. This he thought could be done better now than later on when all were busy, but he would not advise them to start work umtil the end of February—The re- port was adopted. ABERDOVEY COMMITTEE. This Committee decided to carry out several im- provements on the footpath leading past the NatioDal School, and the surveyor was instructed to arrange to meet the vicar on the spot so as to have his co-operation. It was also decided to make a surface water cesspit near Bryneglwys. Afterwards Messrs Williams and Tomlin and the Surveyor walked ever all the disputed footpaths in A berdovev, and notes were taken of all obstructions thereon. The members also vieited and ir.spected a spot near Bnnsithyn, where the Natilbeck foot- path crosses o\ e from the wood to the field, and in view 0; the fa-igerous condition of the place it was decided that a sum of 20s to 25s be expended there to make a footbridge, and as it is the boundary between the Aberdovey and rural dis- trict, each district to pay half the cost. In a few days after the above committee met, Mr Tomlins and the surveyor came to an arrangement with the Rev J. Rowlands, vicar, to have the im- provement above mentioned carried out. Having heard nothing definite from Mr Collin in regard to the Wharf drain, the surveyor wired him again for a definite answer which was as follows: Am not satisfied that responsibility for keeping drain clear falls on Company." As it is a costly matter to light up the street every night it would be wise to come to some decision that day if possible.
RURAL WARD REPORTS.
RURAL WARD REPORTS. MAIN ROADS. In last month's report the Surveyor was able to state that despite the severe floods there was hardly any damage done to the roads with the exception of the Abergynolwyn roads, and in one or two other places the roads had become like a sponge and very dangerous. He was told the same thing had occurred some time before and that cart loads of brushwood had to be put on it then. It was clear that the road should be properly drained in those soft places and proper hard stones used. The quartzite used was a great improvement on the soft stones used previously but this could again be im- proved upon by fusing hard impervious granite, The quartzite only lasted two or three years. whereas granite would last thrice as long. Dealing with the Dolaugwyn bridge, the report stated if the persoas interested in having a new bridge near Dolaugwyn were successful in coming to terms with the Council it was hoped the conditions as stated in the last April's report, which comprises remov- ing gates that are now across this highway of only i of a mile length, would be accepted. These barriers across the highways cause much unnecessary expense. There were places possibly where they are necessary, but there are several places in the district where they could be done away with easily. The surveyor has sent about 50 notices for hedges to be cut down and trimmed. Mr Morgan, Ynysmill, had sent a plan of a, new house, built at Erwaedd, which was in order. TYNYCOED MAIN ROAB IMPROVEMENT. When. the..main road deputation of the County Council met the Surveyor near Tynycoed to inspect the proposed improvement, they were of opinion that another dangerous curve lower down should be straightened and in their offer to contribute a sum towards this and the original improvement, they made it a condition that the two places should be improved.;At first Capt Kitkby,would not grant the land for carrying out the new improvement, but through the good offices of Mr E. W. Kirkby he bad been, prevailed on to 'give it on the; same condition as the former con cession, but, this offer only holds good,provided that the work ;s carried out forthwith and that he must be. supplied with a plan showing the,last alteration. It was resolved that the improvement of widening road be pro- ceeded with according to views given by Capt. Kirby and that the Clerk inform the County Surveyor that the work is being proceeded with forthwith. It was resolved that the committee ask the views of those interested in [having; a new bridge at Dolaugwynand that..what.ofier they have to make be referred back to that Rural Committee. With reference to the Tynypoed main road it was resolved that the Surveyor should cover one of the soft places with Bt-ynegtwye Btone and afterwards cover with Tonfanau stone, also,, that Tonfannu Btonaa ba used on the Abergynolwyn road, where necessary for covering instead of the quartzite previously used. The balance sheet was read as follows After last meeting in bank. £ 512, 3s.. 2d.; received during month R362 12s. 3d.; in bank. £ 875 5s. 5d; payment that day £ 164 4?. 10$.; balance £ 711 Os. 7d. UNIVERSITY REPRESENTATIVE. Mr J. D. Latimer was appointed representative on the court of Govornors of the University College, Bangor.
. INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION.
INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION. LOCAL MANAGERS OF THE TOWYN SCHOOL DISTRICT. A meeting of the managers of the Towyn County School was held at the County School on Saturday afternoon, when there-were present the Rev Robert Jones (chairman), Mrs Roberts (Bryncrug), Messrs Haydn Jones, Meyrick Roberts, H. Davies, J.P., David Evans, Humphrey Williams, Thomas Jones (headmaster), and E.J. Evans (clerk). The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. ANNUAL REPORT. The headmaster presented his annual report, which was as follows «I have the honour to lay before you my fifth annual report. I am glad to be able this year again to report that the school has fully maintained its past high standard of efficiency. In point of numbers our average for the year was 115, the same as in the preceding year, the numbers being 116 in the first term, 114 in the second, and 114 in the last term. This year we have commenced with 119 scholars—36 girls and 83 boys-of whom 31 are boarders. Of this total three boys and two gifls have been in school over four years, eight boys and three girls for four years, 12 boys for three years, 15 boys and nine girls two years, 20 boys and 12 girls for one year. Twenty of these admitted last year have left. I had occasion to refer to a similar thing in my report for last year. On carefully looking into the matter I have come to the conclusion that this large number of withdrawals the first year is due to the advanced age of the scholars !it the time of admission, for I find that out of the 20, three were over 16 and 10 over 15 years of age at the com- mencement of the school year. The average of the 20 was 14 years 11 months. This is equally appli- cable to those who left in 1902. After only a year's stay the average age was 15 years 5 months, a very advanced age to enter a secondary school. They should at this time of their life (and I have no doubt but that such was the case) be seriously thinking what trade or profession they were going to adopt. Before a child can derive much real benefit to himself he should be allowed to enter at an age when he could stay much longer. It is perhaps not generally known that many "openings" in life are confined to candidates below a certain age The curriculum and the time given tojthe different subjects remaiu unchanged. The school was, as usual, insrected and examined by the Central Welsh Board, and tLe copies of the report and schedule of marks which are now laid before you, show that a very high standard of efficiency is maintained throughout. Or the results of this examination 24 certificates were obtained with 55 distinctions, as against 26 last year and 60 dis- tinctions. I have to state that three of our honours candidates were unable to take the examination of the London Intermediate Board Schools being held upon the tame date. Owing to a change in regulations which requires schools that have been in existence for five years to be examined only once every three years, an examination was made by the Board of Education His Mijesty's Inspectors have visited the school on two occasions, and each time expressed them. selves satisfied with the work. As in previous years pupils were prepared for examinations other than the C.W.B. These included Lond. Inter-B.A., Lond. It. B's, Lond. Matric. Board of Education, Trinity College, Pitman's Shorthand, &o. The list of successes shows that the pupils acquitted themselves with credit to themselves and to the school. The full number of certificates gained this year has been 75 against 71 last year. They are made up as follows :-London Inter- mediate B,A. 1, London Intermediate B.f'c. 1, Prelim Scientific 1, London Matriculation 4, Cen- tral Welsh Board Honoar Certificate 7, Central Welsh Board Senior Certificate 10, Oentral Welsh Board Junior Certificate 7, Board of Education Advanced Certificate 33, Trinity College 5, Pitman's Shorthand, Elementary and Theological 4. This is a record that a school with a much larger school roll mightwell feel proud of. In the competitions for exhibitions the school did not do as well as last year. Our pupils though failing to take top places, stood very well on the lists. Anne C. Pughe, how- ever,. succeeded in obtaining a Rendal Exhibition. Herbert Edwin Jones has received honourable men- tion in connection with the award of a gold medal. In September six of oar senior pupils com- peted for College, Entrance Scholarships with re- sults which have been very satisfactory. A. C. Pughe was awarded the Principal's Scholarship of £ 40, and Maggie Owen the Commercial Travellers' Scholarship of X20 per annum. Aberystwyth College having been placed 2nd and 5th re- spective on the scholarahip lift. At Bangor Ellen J. Jones was bracketed first, and J. O. Jones was placed third, the former being awarded a scholarship of £30, tnd the latter one of X25 per annum. At Cardiff University D. W. Lloyd was awarded an exhibition of Xll Is. This brings the amount gained in scholarships and exhibitions direct from the school during the last five years up to £ 1565. This is very, encouraging to all, and especially those children,whose parents cannot afford to give them University education without -the assistance,of scholarships. We. are also very pleased to hear of the success of so many of our old, scholars during the. year. L. W. Richards has, we find, graduated B.A. of the University of Wales with second class honours Latin, LI. B. Williams, B.A. (Wales), Taliesin Edwards, B.Sc..(Wa.)es). Thirty-two candidates sat at, the entrance,.scholar- ship examinations, and the work done by. the first six was most favourably reported npon. If the funds allow dt I should like to recommend the scholarships held by those now in the school. My best thanks are due to you as Governors for the keen interest which you continue to take in the school, and to my colleagues for all the assistance given me in carrying on the work during the year. The Chairman thought that the report was a highly satisfactory one.—Mr Haydn Jones agreed that ib was most gratifying and matter of con- gratulation.—This was passed.—It was resolved to ask Mr Howel! Idris and Mr Gibson to present the prizes at the annua) ,prize givipg, and- also to ask Mr Roberts, Bryncrug, to be chairman. HOLIDAYS. Mr Haydn Jones moved that they close on Thurs- day, 17th. Dec., and it would be left to the master (Mr Thos. Jones) to arrange the period of time. BURSARIES. There were ten applications for buisaries and it was agreed to grant £1 in each case. GOVERNING BODY. The renewal of the £ 30 Coronation scholarship was received for the forthcoming year. Cheques were passed to the amount of C400 4s 6d.—Appli- cation was made from Miss Annie Davies for an increase of salary.—It was agreed to raise her salary JE25. DONATIONS RECEIVED TOWARDS THE SCHOOL FUNDS. The following donations towards the funds had been received :—Mr D. Rowlands, £1 5s; a Donor, per Mr Haydn Jones, £ L Is; Mr Morris Thomas. Corris, 12 10s; Mr Wm. Jones, Aberdovey, £ 1; I proceeds of concert kindly arranged by Messrs Dr filoyd.and H. W. Griffith, £ 4; Miss Davies, G'lanty- wodwyn, £ 1; Mr Haydn Jones, £ 10.—On the pro- posi,tion of the Chairman a vote of thanks was accorded to the donors. The Chairman also con- gratulated Mr Haydn Jones upon his recent mar- riage.—Mr Jones briefly responded.
... MACHYNLLETH.,
MACHYNLLETH. THE CANTATA "E LIJAH.On Thursday evening, the children's class in connection with the Parish Church commenced their practice of the Cantata "Elijah" which will b) publicly performed by them in the New Year. FREE CHURCH COUNCIL.—Ameetingwasheldon Monday afternoon at the Graig schoolroom, was attended by delegates from each of the Noncon- formist Churches when it was decided to form a branch of the Free Church Council. Mr Edward Rees was appointed president; Mr T. R. Morgan, treasurer, and Mr Edward Morgan, secretary. An executive committea was also appointed. The first meeting in connection with the new move- ment was held in the same schoolroom on Monday evening. Mr Edward Rees presided alld part in the meeting was taken by the Rev. Josiah Jones, Messrs J. Rowlands, W. Lewis, T. R. Morgan and Edward Morgan. CHURCH SOCIAL GATHERING.—-A most successful conversazione was held in the Vane Hall on Mon- day evening in connection with the Church Bible Classes and the Sunday School, the whole arrange- ments being excellently carried out by and under the superintendence of the Rev S. Jenkin Evans, The room presented a pleasing appearance, having been decorated with flags and bunting by the Rev S. Jenkin Evans, who was ably assisted by the MisEe3 Lloyd, Lledfair House, who also kindly lert plants. The chief table was tastefully laid out, while small tables were placed in different parts of the room for the convenience of the guests, who numbered about 200. Tea was served at 6-30 I o'clock, the viands being very generously given by the lady Sunday School teachers, the Rev S. J. Evans, and Mrs Parsons. About eight o'clock a programme of vocal and instrumental music was gone through, the Rev S. J. Evans presiding. Delicacies were handed around at intervals. WEDDING.—Last week we gave a report of the marriage of Mies Jones, of the Red Lion Hotel, and Mr Evans, of Walsall. The following presents were reoiived:—Bridegroom to bride, gold bracelet; bride to bridegroom, signet ring; Mr Edward Jones (brother of the bride) cheque; Mr and Mrs Humphreys (sister and brother-in. law), eider- down quilt; Mr and Mrs Tudor (sister and brother- in law), silver cruet-stand; Mrand Mrs R. Jones (brother and sister-in-law), silver cake basket; Mr Hugh Jones, Walsall (brother), silver teapot; Masters Johnny, Haydon, and Miss Gertie Hum- phreys, silver sugar tongs; Miss A. Maglona Tudor, oak tray Mr and Mrs H. Jones, Llawr, Penegoes, (uncle and aunt), cheque; Miss Vaughan, Darowen, (cousin), silver water jug; Mrs Jones, Merthyr, (aunt), copper kettle; Mrs and Miss Evana (mother and sister of the bridegroom), silver water jug; Mr and Mrs Evans, Birmingham (brother and sister in-law), dinner service; Mr and Mrs Owens, Aberystwyth (sister and brother. in-law), drawing-room timepiece; Mr Hall, Birmingham, silver tea set; Mrs Flancifl, Dol- caradoo, cheque Mrs Jones, Tygwyn, cheque Mrs Davies, Wynnstay Hotel, silk centre piece Mr D. Lloyd, Alltcarmelyn, pair vases; MissC. Jones, Red Lion, pair pictures Mr and Mrs P. C. Jones, pair pillow cases Mrs Morgans, Wesleyan terrace, china tea pot; Messrs J. and R. Baird, Oswestry, counter- pane a friend, set cushions; Miss Pollie Richards, London, silver custard basin; Mr D. Lewis, carrier, butter cooler; Mr Gregory, traveller, Bangor, silver chatelaine; Mr Tom Owen, driver, table eloth Miss Gwennie Ashton, satchet Mr Wm. Holt, pair orna- ments; Mr Sargeant, traveller, Aberystwyth, silver jam dish and spoons; Mr and Mrs Jones, Vaenol, pillow cases; Miss Jones, Corner Shop, dessert knives; Mr and Mrs Pugh, Rhiwsaeson, brass fire irons; Miss Amy Jones, White Horse Hotel, silver breakfast cruet; Mr and Mrs Powell, Liverpool House, damask table cloth Mr S. T. Griffiths, Mount Pleasant, silver egg spoons; Mr and Mrs Sadliex, tea cosy; Miss E. Jones, Tottenham House, centre pieces; Miss Meredith, Liverpool, centre piece; Mr and Mrs Baldwyn Davies, flower vase Mr Lews Evans, grocer, moustache cup; Mr and Mrs Robinson, Goat Inn, biscuit jar Mr and Mrs Owen, Eagles Hotel, silver butterdish and.,spoons; Mr and Mrs Jones, Bryuglas, bedroom clock; Mr Lloyd, Graigfach, vases; Miss Evans, do, vases; Mrand Mrs Jones, London House, table cover; Mr and Mrs William Jones, do, Mr and Mrs Osbourne Morgan, pair pillow cases; a Friend, cheque; Mr and Mrs Evans, ironmonger, silver pickle fork Mr and Mrs Hugh Pugh, tabie spoons; Mr and Mrs Jones, Pennal, pair glass dishes; Mr and Mrs Evan3, Cycle Stores, dessert dish; Miss Roberts, Eronwen, centrepiece; Messrs Wood, grocers, afternoon tea set; Mr and Mrs B. Pierce silver napkin rings; Mr and Mrs Pollock, views Mr Edward Jones, Hendrew^llog, counterpane Mr R. Owen butcher, cheque; a Friend, brass clock; Mrand Mrs John Morgan, Poplar terrace, fancy table, cover. THE NEW INSTITUTE. The new .institute buildings were opened on Wednesday evening. There was a large, atten- dance.of the public over which Mr John Rowlands presided. The. arrangements for establishing such an-institution were, carried out by a committee of which Lord Henry Vane-Tompest was the Chair- man, abd Mr Johu Rowlands, vice-chairman. The secretarial duties were ably performed by Mr Swancott Morgan, who, .was. as ji§ £ ed by Mr W. Williams, and Mr J. G. Jenkins, mapager of the N. P. Bank, acted as treasurer*. All c.mcamed are to be congratulated upon the. success whieh had attended their efforts. A letter regretting absence, and wishing, the Institute success having being, read from Mr E. Gillart. The Chairman addressed the assembly and said that was a: red letter day in the history of Mach- ynlleth. The institution would be the means of educating its members and doing much for the welfare of the young men, and he trusted of young women. After referring to past failures in estab- lishing an institution of that kind, the Chairman referred to an application made three years ago to a gentleman when it was proposed to establish a library and reading room. He had written to that gentleman saying they had started an institute and appealing for a donation. He had not yet received a reply but there was every ground for hope that he would respond. If they wanted that institute to- succeed they must rally round the officials wI. were diligent and faithful. They had appointed Mr Swancott Morgan as .secretary, and he would do his level best to keep the institution above board. If the general support of the townspeople were obtained the institution wpuld thrive. A room would be provided for innocent recreation. Lord Henry Yane-Tempest had consented to act as president because the institution was unpolitical and undenominational (applause). Mr T. R. Morgan said the institution would be the means of keeping young men from, the public house, and of working out their owu salvation, and have a chance of beginning anew (hear, hear). He should like better premises and more papers than they had, but was thankful a good start had been made. « Dr Davies also spoke. He said the Institute would be the meansof bringing together young, men and boys, especially boys,, and stop them from drinking, using bad language and smpking. They must not complain that the premises were small. Great things hadbfjenbuilt out of small things., and they must not expect the, Institute to improve without efforts (applause). The Rev. R. Llewelyn Williams retparked, there was a time for amusemeta as well as work, and if young people wasted healthy amusement phey could now go to the Institute. He hoped Institute would help in the formation pf,,good character. If they .asked for a motto he would say Respect yourselves, know yourselves and control yourselves" (cheers). In conclusion^he wished the institution every success (hear, hear). Addresses were also given by Messrs J. G. Jenkins, Wm. Jones, and Swancott Morgan. The Chairman, having declared the Institute open, made the gratifying announcement that X10 had been received from the British Women s Temperance Association in aid of the funds, and 011 the proposition of Mr J. Pugh, seconded by Mr J. Morgan, a vote of thanks was accorded the Association. I At the conclusion of the meeting about one hundred members were enrolled.