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DOLGELLEY. j SOCIAL CLUB- Modey's Life of Gladstone in three volumes has been presented to the library of the social club by a gentleman who wishes the gift te be anonymous. The book is greatly appreciated by the members. GENERAL DEBATING SOCIETY.-The weekly meet- ing was held on Wednesday evening last at the County School, presided over by Mr A. Clendon, M.A. A very interesting debate took place, when a paper was read on the affirmative side by Mr W. Harvey Jones, and negatived by Mr W. G. Jones, on the subject of That the present methods of the temperance party do not advance the cause of temperance." SOIREE.—A soiree was held on Friday evening last at the Assembly Rooms, under the auspices of the M.C. Literary Society. Mr E. Griffiths, Spring- field, occupied the chair. The proceedings were in aid of a library. During intervals the following took part in the programme The Rev R. Morris, M.A., B.D., Messrs Meirion Davies, Owen Roberts, T. Charles Jones, Lewis Owen, Fred Arnfield, R. H. Mills, Llew Meirion, Ed. Roberts, Miss D. Parry, Miss Lizzie Jones, Miss Bertha Jones, Miss Am- field, and Miss Jennie Jones. A dialogue was also given by the children of the Sunday School on Brutus and Cassius." The accompanists were Miss Griffiths and Miss Hilda Bevan. There was a large number present, and a very enjoyable even- ing was spent. FIRE. — Soon after midnight on Wednesday evening the fire alarm was sounded and a fire was reported to have broken out at Ysgubor Farm, near Llanelltyd. Six of the firemen were soon at fire station, and the engine ready, and in a very short time they arrived on the scene only to see that the fira had taken a complete hold of the out- buildings and the roof had fallen in. They set to work at once to save the house which was attached to the buildings on fire. They had to ran the pipes to the Mawddach river, which is a considerable distance away, and soon they had the fire under control. The farm belongs to Hengwrt estate and the tenant is Mr Peter Roberts. A pony was burnt to death and a cow was. badly burnt. The son of the tenant in his efforts to loose the animals had also been seriously burnt. TEMPERANCE.—The above temperance meeting was held on Monday evening at the Salem C.M. Chapel, presided over by Mr Williams, Maesyffron. Addresses were delivered by the Revs Ernest Jones and David Thomas. Afterwards very appropriate addresses by "PJenydd" and Dr. Aber Parry. The chapel was crowded, and both speakers were listened to very attentively. At the close the following resolution was proposed by the Rev. Dd. Thomas and seconded by the Rev. Ernest Jones That we strongly protest against His Majesty's Government interfering with the discretionary powers possessed by the licensing magistrates, and coademn in unqualified terms, any attempt to compensate the owners of licences. (2) That copies of the foregoing resolution be forwarded to the Right Hon. A. J. Balfour, Sir H. Campbell- Bannerman and to the member for the county. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of the Urban District Couucil was held on Tuesday, Dr. John Jones in the chair. Mr R. Richards proposed a vote of sympathy with Mr D. H. Jones, who is now in ill-health, and this was seconded by Mr D. Meredith and carried. FIRE BRIGADE. Captain J. E. Jones was present and applied for new fire appliances. He wanted an additional fire hoae which would cost about £20, There were at this present time certain places that cannot be reached with the hose in use.—Dr Jones said that the Brigade had done good work in the town, and had proved its skill in the fire last week.-Captain Jones said in answer to the Chairman, that he did not get many subscriptions from out siders for the Brigade.—The Chairman asked if he could not have some support from the Rural District Council. It was proposed by Mr W. Hughes and seconded bv Mr Richards, that the Brigade should be sup- plied with these appliances. MISCELLANEOUS. It was resolved on the proposition of Mr Rich. ard. seconded by Mr Hughes, that a wall should be built for the purpose of stopping the water coming in to certain property, which would be an example to other owners.—The Surveyor reported that a house bad been built without submitting plans to the Council.-Mr Lloyd thought the plans had been recommended subject to confirmation by the surveyor.—Mr J. Edwards thought that the plans had been recommended. Anyone could build a. house before submitting plans, but it would be subject to the Council decision.—Mr J. Edwarda said that Mr Owen should submit plana at oncp. It was a serious offence to convert a stable into a house, and was a breach of the by-laws.—The matter was left until the next meeting. FINANCIAL. Mr J. Edwards presented the financial statement of the Council and said that some bills had been paid without the proper authority of the Council. Another thing he said was that he did not see why they should go to Tonfanau for stones at 48.10" while they could get some at 3a. at Dolgelley, where it would be a. charity to employ the towns- peop'e.—The Chairman said that they were thankful to the Chairman of the Financial Com- mittee for calling his attention to this matter. It was resolved that no bill should be paid without they are authorieed by th« Council,- At this point a deputation came in from the Rate- payers' Association, which consisted of Mr R. Mills, Mr R. W. Williams, J.P., and Dr. R. Jones. Mr Mills said that it had been resolved at the meeting to ask the Council to move at once to stop the water from overflowing as it had done last winter.-The Chaiiuan said that the Council had decided to start on the works and to build a wall oil their own ground, but that they were leaving other people's property as they could not do other people's work for them.—Mr Mills said that lie always thought that the Council could go anj- where to improve the place if there was a nuisance caused te other people's property.—The Chairman said they were instructed by their clerk that they could not, and he is their adviser.—The deputation then withdrew. FAERNOL TRUST. The Council appointed Dr John Jones as addi- tional trustee on the charity known as Faernol Charity.

BARMOUTH.

LLANEGRYN.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 19C4.

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