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ABERYSTWYTH TOWN COUNCIL.

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ABERYSTWYTH TOWN COUNCIL. PROTEST FROM MR J. EDWARDS. SUMMER ARRANGEMENTS. A meeting of the Town Council was held on Tuesday when there were present, the Mayor Councillor Hopkins) presiding, the Ex-Mayor (Conncillor E. H. James), Aldermen Peter Jones, W. H. Palmer and E. P. Wynne, Councillors C M. Williams, T. H. Edwards, T.J. Samuel, W. Thomas, Capt David James, Daniel Thomas, R. T. Jones, R. Doughton and J. Gibson, junr., with Mr A. J. Hughes, town clerk Mr Massey, assistant clerk; Mr Rees Jones, borough surveyor, and Mr H. L. Evans, borough aoeoantant. SERVICES ON THE BEACH. A communication from a Mr Butler of Birming- ham, was received asking for permission to hold I). mission on the beach in June, in connection with which 600 people will attend from Birmingham.— On the proposition of Mr Edwards, seconded by Mr Williams the appplicatioo was granted, but Mr Samuel entered his protest against allowing ser- vices or performances of any kind on the beaih and promenade. INSPECTION OF THE BOATS. The Town Clerk reported that he had received a report from Mr Hugh Jones upon his examination of the pleasure boats and he had written to the boatmen calling attention to the requirements made. MR JACK EDWARDS PROTESTS. The following letter was read from Mr Jack Rdwards, bandmaster :—' I hereby desire to enter a most emphatic protest against certain tactics adopted by your Committee in dealing with the band question, which I consider far from honour- able and quite unworthy of the public body under which it has been called upon to serve."—Mr Wm. Thomas said they al! knew the troubles thev had met with in years gone by and complaints had been Dlalie on account of the arrangements made as to the band. This year a large number of co-opted members were placed on the Committee and every consideration was given to the question.—Mr Ed- wards said he supported Mr J. Edwards all a'ong, but on the gronnd of economy voted for another band—Mr Gibson said that Mr Jack Edwards was asked to comply with certain conditions but ;a!d he would not be dictated to. He thought it was an impertinent letter to Benri to a public body. In reply to a question, the Town Clerk stated that the contract with Mr Rowe had been prepared and was ready for execution that day.—Mr R. J. Jones said he was very much surprised at their having re- ceived such a letter from Mr Jack Edwards, having regard to the facts. It was the unanimous desire of the Committee that Mr Jack Edwards should have the first opportunity but he was not prepared to comply with the conditions. He failed to see what tactics the Committee had adopted in the matter.—Mr Edwards pointed ont also that the Committee had resolved upon having morning and evening performances, and therefore they could not afterwaids discu-ts the question of evening per- foimances only.—The matter was then allowed to drop. ALLEGED THEFT OF FLOWERS FROM A GRAVE. The Town Clerk said a complaint had been made to them that flowers had been stolen from a grave in the cemetery, and he was instructed by the Council to take proceedings if the evidence just nes it. J MAYOR'S AUDITOR. It was reported that Mr T. H. Edwards decided to act as mayor's auditor and Mr Edwards explained his reason by saying he did net iike to tMko a purely formal omop.—Tbe Mayor will have to nominate another. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. ■or i e>rman Peter Jones 8ul>mitted the Public Works Committees report.—Col. Hellard's (Ord- nance Survey Office) letter wit.h reference to the coat of the revision of the Ordnance Survey, and the particulars which accompanied same, were considered. The approximate est of the revision, including the cost of the new survey of i. nda north and east of plan VI. 9 8, and that of ) ub- lication of the plans was £ 150, and the committee recommended that the revised survey and new u; vey bo ordered.—The application of Mr Da vid Phdl.ps for approval of the plan, submitted by him, !? Pl1'°Pf)sed to fae erected bv him in Bath streer, and the protest signed by owners and occupiers of property in Bath street against per-. mission being granted for the erection of the coch house was considered, and the committee rec ¡ro- mended that permission to erect the said coach Jo°„nl H The foilowin* P^ns were considered, and, subject to the conditions named Plan lor approval bv the Council: — new dSlT h J MeSSrS °Wen brothers of two 2 t S m tended to be erected on the tf Isos. 78 and 80 Cambrian street PI--in submitted by Mr David Samuel of twole houses intended to be erected in High street" Ou the advice of the Borough Surveyor the eom. tee retommended that, two iron ginlprs required Mr WeAPrerdu be wash-hand basins, &0.. in the B-rnvmo^V ence at an adiitional cost of £ 9- that L invited for fifty seats for the'„e'w^rUenade S FINANCE. Alderman Wynne submitted the report of the finance Committee which recommended payments amounting to £ 502 17a ld.-The Draft Agreement, with Mr J. H. Rowe for providing a town band for the coming season was considered, and the com- mittee approved of same, subject to alterations suggested by the Town Clerk.-The Committee recommended that the Town Clerk be instructed to take the necessary steps to obtain the required sanction to raise a loan of X500 to complete the purchase of the limekiln premises in Trefechan, and that tenders be invited for a supply of parch. ment forms of Corporation Leases. — Alderman Wynne moved the adoption of the report and Mr R. J. Jones seconded the pi oposal.-With reference to raising a loan for the purchase of limekiln premises in Trefechan, Alderman Palmer expressed a hope that the money would be borrowed for the purpose and not paid out of the revenue fund.—Mi- Edwards supported. — Mr R. J. Jones said the Council was asking for the loan of money in March which was to be paid over on May 12th. He thought application should have been made sooEjr, -The Town Clerk said no doubt the vendor wouid extend the time for payment of the money, if the Local Government Board did not reply in time.- Mr WiLiams said if the Local Government Board did not reply soon enough the Council could ask the vendor to extend the time.—It was then agreed that a resolution should be placed on the books authorising the Town Clerk to apply to the vendor for an extension of the time for payment, if this would be necessary, THE HARBOUR AND CASTLE WORKS. Alderman Peter Jones read a further report of the Public Works Committee. The commit- tee having visited the warehouses on the Rofawr and interviewed Mr John Watkins, chairman of the Aberystwyth Steam Packet Company, and Mr Wilbaux, acting on behalf of the Rheidol Mining Company, Ltd., ascertained that the warehouse which the last named Company de sired to secure was already let to another Com- pany. Mr Wilbaux was therefore informed that the Council could not interfere, but the commit- tee intimated that the Council would no doubt favourably consider any application that his Company might hereafter make in the event of the existing tenancy being terminated. Mr Watkins, on behalf of his Company, stated that the latter agreed to continue the existing ar- rangements with the Rheidol Mining Company for the use of one of their warehouses, and Mr Wilbaux expressed himself as satisfied. The committee then inspected the new breakwater works, and having heard the views of the borough surveyor, and Mr Taylor, the resident engineer, upon the question referred to in Mr Walmisley's report dated 27th February, 1904, with reference to the stone filling, and in par- ticular the necessity of raising the level of the ssl y same, so as to obviate any wash through the breakwater into the inner channel of the har- bour entrance, the committee instructed the town clerk to write and inquire of Mr Walmis- ley, whether, assuming the stone filling were raised as suggested by him it would be neces sary to provide additional woodwork to secure the stone filling, and the further consideration of the matter was deferred pending Mr Walmis- ley's report. The committee then proceeded to the Castle and the new promenade. They re- commended that four recesses be provided on the south-western side of the Castle, similar to those now being constructed on the west side The Town Clerk stated that he had received a reply from Mr Walmisley as to the harbour breakwater, and he suggested it should be con- sidered in committee.—Agreed to.—Mr Gibson asked the surveyor several questions relative to the building of a wall at the harbour beyond the steamer offices.-The Surveyor replied that the wall was a dry one, that it was being built by the Corporation, and the men employed in building it were not carpenters.—Mr Gibson said it was stated the men were carpenters.-The report was adopted. THE CAMERA OBSCURA. The Finance Committee reported havirgmade the following arrangement with Mrs Jones, the owner of the Castle Camera Obscura: —Mrs Jones to surrender her tenancy a.s from Monday next the 7th March, 1904, the Council to be at liberty to take down and remove the camera from the Castle grounds at any time on or after that date. The Council to pay Mrs Jones k20 in full satisfaction and discharge of all her claims and demands, and to allow her to retain all the old materials. The Town Clerk was authorised and instructed to sign a memoran- dum on behalf of the Council, setting forth the Mr?STnnre ™enti<M??d' an<* to hand same to confirmed thG comrilittee w*s THE SOUVENIRS. mifZJif recommendation of the Souvenir Com- Mr Mat fn^nn^ that- m °rder be given rer 1 000 J !u s?uvemrs at the rate of £ 15 nouire of M J u™*1 ■clerk was directed to 7ZI! I' 7 i?1S price for 10>000 addition- al copies.-A question being raised as to the price per 1,000, the town clerk said the agree- whfch M8 m Per V000' after the fir8t i'500 ay supplied free.—On the sugges- obtain% onorl?^ Gter J-°neS' h Was aSreed to obtain 5,000 if the price is £ 10 per 1,000 —The committee recommended the recission of a re- commendation that 95 be spent on new blocks a,"d recommended that 15 new each —Mr °n at a c?,st ,not exceeding £ 1 not wiih +?'" neS s2"ld the committee did not wish the recommendation carried out as they found that the purchase of the blocks would delay the issue of the souvenir six weeks and they could not afford to waste that time —It was agreed that the matter should stand over. n PUBLIC LIGHTING. un the recommendation of the Public Lights Win,™™ t! lch reP°rt was brought up by^Mr dlrs f?om ^aS agl'eed to *nv^e ten- cieis tiom the Gas Company for lighting thp new promenade with incandescent lights and that lighting extinguishing, and cleaning the lamps; that the Electric Light Comnanv bp asked to tender for lighting, etc., the portion of the new promenade between the pier and the southern end of the new promenade; and for lighting a portion of the new promenade from the pier to the King street entrance to the Council; and for lighting the whole length of the new promonade.-The surveyor was instruc- ted to obtain designs of suitable lanterns and columns for erection on the new promenade rrt. SUMMER ENTERTAINMENTS. The Entertainments Committee recommended S M6 T 5reements to be entered into with Mr J. H. Rowe and Mr Gilbert Rogers be approved.-This was agreed to, and the mayor affixed the Corporate seal to same.-It was also agreed, on the recommendation of the commit- tee, to invite tenders for printing band pro- grammes for the ensuing season. VICTORIA TERRACE. Mr Doughton moved the following resolu- tion -That the retaining wall at the north end of the hostel be connected with the sea wall Alderman Peter Jones said it had been decided to carry out the work.—Mr Doughton said that was so, but the decision had been omitted from the report, and there was no record. Mr Doughton then moved that the matter be re- ferred to the Public Works Committee to report ?n"5r Edwards seconded, and it was agreed to—The following motions by Mr Doughton were also dealt with in the same manner: That a groyne be erected from the northern ¡ bastion on Victoria terrace to low water mark of ordinary spring tides. That a case groyne be erected from low water mark of ordinary spnng tides, from a point opposite the second bastion north of the Queen's Hotel, for half the distance between the point and the said bastion. COUNTY SCHOOL MANAGERS. Mr E. H. James and Captain James were ap- pointed representatives on the County School Governors. THE MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. Mr Samuel said this report had not been con- sidered. There were certain matters in it which should be gone into, and he moved that a special meeting of the whole Council be called to con- sider the report.—Mr Gibson said the report was included with other things in The report of the Public Works Committee, and Mr Peter Jones moved that that part of the report be taken as read, and that was agreed to. That was how it was passed over.—Mr Samuel's pro- position was agreed to. THE REMOVAL OF MANURE. Mr Gibson asked if tbero were any by-lawci in existence.—The Town Clerk replied the old ones were in existence but there were further by-laws in the press.—Mr Gibson asked if it was a fact that under the old by-laws, the Inspector had replied to a certain person who coaiplained about manure, that he had no power to compel its removal.—The Town Clerk said under the Public Health Act the Inspector had power to compel the removal of any nuisance. —Mr Gidson So that the person who feels he has no remedy has been mis- informed.— The Town Clerk replied in the affir. mative. In fairness to the Inspector, he added, he had taken summonses out for matters of that kind on the information of the Inspector.— Mr William Thomas said be did not think it was right that a hearsay statement like that should be brought there. The Inspector had acted on those lines. The information given to Councillor Gibson was wrong.—The Council then went into Committee.

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