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RUTHIN. NOTICE.—Our Representative in Rutbin and the District is Mr E J Houlston, whose residence is at Elton House, Clwyd-street, Ruthin. All communications, notices of forth- coming meetings, advertisements, &c., sent to him at the above address, will receive proper attention. INSPECTOR OF -From an adver- tisement on page 4 it will be seen that the Town Council are seeking applicants for the position of Nuisance Inspector at a salary of £ 35 per tnnu m. -See advt. ACCIDENT To MH. KEMPTON.—We regret to hear, that Mr Kempton. organist of Ruthin, met with rather a serious accident a week or so ago. He was knocked down in Lime-street by a rapidly driven cart aud severly injured about the head, arms and hands. Dr Shaw had to be called in and found his patient suffering from a lacerated wound on the scalp and othor injuries, so that he is confined to the housa and unable for the present to attend to his professional duties. RUMMAGE SALE.—On Tuesday afternoon and evening there was a rummage sale at the Assembly Room of the Town Hall, the proceeds of which were in aid of the Ruthin District Nursing Association. Through the generosity: of the nuireroua friends of so beneficent a cause—to whom the committee tender their sincere thanks—the stalls were abundantly laie l with all kinds of articles, which found a ready sale. The ladies who rendered whatever assistance they possibly could by presiding at the various stalls were Mrs Pattinson, Mrs T J Rouw, Mrs A Lloyd Jones, Mrs Griffiths (Siwell House). Mrs T H Roberts, Mrs William Jones, Mrs Tegid Owen and Miss A Jones, Mrs G Brocklehurst, Mrs Whitnall, Miss ireeborn and .Miss Eleanor Freeborn, Miss Read, Miss Lewis Jones, Miss P Roberts (Beswick House), Miss Williams (Beehive), Miss Maysmor Gea, the two nurses (Misses Freeman), and the energetic and painstaking secretary to the Association (Miss Edwards, Church Gates). During the afternoon tea was provided, the tables being superintended by Mrs Tegid Owen, Mrs William Jones and Mrs T H Roberts, and in the evening ping-pang was indulged in, which matter had been left in the bands of Miss Maysmor Gee. Mineral waters were also supplied by the generosity of Messrs R Ellis and Son, and the Cambrian Mineral Water Works. The arrangements of the sale were entrusted to Mr L W Cole, and the day's takings resulted in from ZIS to JS20.

-4* A DRUNKEN FATHER AND HIS CHILDREN. RUNS AWAY AND NEGLECTS HIS FAMILY. WIFE DIES IN GAOL. At a special sitting of the borough magistrates (Rev Chancellor Bulkeley Jones and Mr Stanley J Weyman) at Ruthin on Monday morning. John Jones, of 19, Llan- rhydd-street, Ruthin, was charged in custody with neglecting to maintain his children. Mr T W Griffith (of Mr A 0 Evans' office) appeared on behalf of the N.S.P.C.C., who prosecuted. In his opening statement he said that defendant was charged with con- tinuous neglect of his three ohildren, all of whom were under the age of 16 years. The case had been brought before the justices in November of 1900, but it was then dis- covered that the male defendant had absconded, and he had not since been heard of until last Monday when he was arrested in Wrexham, The case, however, was heard in connection with his wife, Elizabeth Jones, and she was sentenced to two months imprisonment, without hard labour, on November 12th, 1000, but unfortunate to relate she died in prison on the following Friday, four days after her commitment. The male defendant was of drunken habits, and had scarcely paid anything towards the home, consequently the children suffered from such neglect, and were starving for want of nourishment. The wife had com- plained of her husband's drunken habits to which she attributed the cause of the children's poor condition. That they had been neglected would be conclusively proved by the evidence which would be given that day. The wife had complained that sne had only received 7s from her husband in a period of three months, and that she and her children had had to go without a morsel of food for two whole days. Although {the ;defendant had absconded since November, 1900, and from what he (Mr Griffith) was told, he had been in the Wrexham district and the defendant had never made any attempt to see his children which were and are now in the Workhouse, which fact was still further evidence of his neglectful habits. Inspector Wm James of the N.S.P.C.C., stationed at Denbigh, said he visited the defendant's house on 9th May, 1900, and foundjthe children in a filthy, and very badly nourished istate, boots and clothes being in a ragged condition. The rooms were devoid of any furniture, and were in a filthy state. The bedding comprised an old tick placed on the floor, and the cover- ing was composed of a few left off clothes. On the occasion of that visit the defendant was found lying on the bed in his own clothes, in an intoxicated condition. Witness called the attention of both defend- ants to the condition of the children then in the house, and the wife, in the presence of her husband, replied, "It is all due to my husband, who is a habitual drunkard and too lazy to work, only an odd day now and again. All he earns he spends in drink, every penny, and the children and myself are obliged to go without food in conseauence. I go out myself occasionallv and earn a few shillings." Jn answer to that the husband said, "I admit indulging too much in drink, but I have no comfort at home by my wife's conduct, and I have nowhere to go only to the public house." He paid other visits to the house on the 11th May, 1st June, 14th June, and Oth July and found the house always in a similar condition. He again paid a final visit to the house on the 30th July, in company with Police-constable Howells, and then found the children in a very much worse condition in a filtbystate of dirtiness, very poorly clad, and very badly nourished. There was not a morsel of food in the house, and the children complained of hunger. The wife said she had only received 7a from her inKband during the past three months, and that the children and herself were starving. Defendant: Do you remember coming to the house and finding me in bed ? Witness: Yes. With only we in the house. Did I not j have 7s to give her then, but she was not there to receive it ?—I don't remember you telling me so. Dr W F Byford visited defendants* house on 30th July, 1900, and examined the children. He found their bodies covered with dirt; they were in a very filthy con- dition, and in such a state as to certainly cause unnecessary suffering. The rooms also were in a dirty and filthy state. The physical condition of the children was very poor, and they were very thin. They certainly gave every appearance of neglect, which neglect in his opinion was sufficient to cause illhealth. Sergt Woollam knew defendant, his late wife, and the children, the latter being now in the Workhouse. When defendant lived in Ruthin he worked very seldom, but was generally drinking and loafing about the town, and caused considerable trouble. As an instance on the 26th July, 1900, about half-past eleven o'clock at night, the children were out in the street because of the quarrel which was taking place between defendant and his wife. The wife also came out, and said she would Dot go in the house because she was afraid. He had examined the children and found them in a filthy, dirty condition, and illclad, especially so the youngest, which was at that time about 4*- years of age. He had visited the house on more than one occa- sion, but had always found it in a similar condition,' the bedroom being the worst. He did not see any food in the house. The Magistrates' Clerk, in reply to the Bench, said defendant was liable to a fine not exceeping X25, or imprisonment not exceeding a period of six months. Answering the request of the magistrates Sergeant Woollam said there were eleven previous convictions against defendant for drukenneas, &c., and one for cruelty to his ^children on 15th May, 1899, when he was; sentenced to three months' imprison- ment. On 5th October, 1899, he was sentenced to one month's imprisonment for deserting his children. Defendant pleaded that the magistrates would deal leniently with him. There had never been these troubles in his first wife's time, but these troubles were brought about chiefly because his second wife had his first wife's children under her care. If he was given another chance he would sign the pledge. Sergeant Woollam He has ne fixed place of abode, and during the time he was away he sent nothing to his wife. Defendant: I sent a letter to the house three times. Mr Griffith What is the use of talking like that ? She was dead, you know. Chancellor Bulkeley Jones said it was a very serious case, and defendant seemed to be of very drunken habits. The fact that he had been convicted for a similar offence did not seem to have any effect upon him. The Bench had decided to sentence him to imprisonment with hard labour for a period of four months. Mr Griffith applied that the Court fees should be remitted. Chancellor Bulkeley Jones: Then that would mean that the fees would be paid by the county ? Mr Griffith: Yes, sir. After deliberation Chancellor Bulkeley Jones said: No, we are not willing to remit the fees. Mr Griffith: Very well, sir. -.0

RUTHIN BOARD OF GUARDIANS. MONDAY.—Present: Rev J F Reece (in the ehair), Messrs Thomas Jones (Plas Coch), Henry Williams, William Ellis, Richard Jones, Edward White, John Evans, E Powell Jones, Thomas Jones (Llanferres), A Lloyd Jones, Joseph Davies, Lewis Jones, J H Simon, J R Lloyd, David Evans, R D Jones, John Foulkes, Robert Jones, T 0 Jones, Hugh Jones, and John Roberts (Bathafarn), with the Clerk (Mr R Humphreys Roberts), and the Work- house Master (Mr John Roberts). DEATH OF AIR. OWEN WILLIAMS. Before proceeding with the ordinary business, the Chairman said that since the Board had last met they had heard with the deepest regret of the death of Mr Owen Williams, who had been a member of that Board for many years. He (the chairman) had had the pleasure of sitting there as a member of the Board for the past 20 years, and during which time he had formed a very high opinion of Mr Owen Wiliiams as a guardian. Not only did Mr Williams look after the interest of the ratepayers, but he also folly sympathised with every deserving pauper who claimed the attention of the Board. He was a very good type of a guardian, and he was also very much admired for his attention to the work in that respect. Although he resided in a distant part of the Union's district, he was none the less more faithful in his devotion and attention,to meetings and business of the Board. If Mr Owen Williams took any work in hand he always performed it thoroughly. Such was his principle. Of course there were points upon which all the guardians did not agree with Mr Williams, but although they might not be of the same opinion, Mr Williams did not nurse malice or revenge against those of an adverse opinion to his. Directly the meeting was over he would shake hands with those who had expressed diffent opinions to his own, as if nothing had happened. That was an item in his excellent character which com- mended itself to everyone. He did his duty well and always stuck to what he believed to be right. Their Board would be poorer by the loss of such an excellent member, and they ought to express their heartfelt sympathy with his family in their great sorrow. He had drawn out a resolu- tion which rea.d That we, as members of this Board, while regretting the death of Mr Owen Williams, Glanclwyd, beg to place on record our high appreciation of his services as guardian of the poor, and wish to express our heartfelt sympathy with the sorrowing family." Mr Henry Williams, in moving the reso- lution, said he had probably co-operated with the late Mr Williams for a longer period than any other member of the Board. and could not but feel that his death would I be a great loss to the Union at large. In him every officer had a true friend, and one who always made a point of securing fair- play all round (hear, hear). To do justice was his great object, but this did not prevent him extending to all in adversity the hand of good fellowship. Whilst rigidly looking after the interests of the ratepayers he nevertheless paid particular heed to the needs of the poor. Mr TO Jones, in seconding the motion, referred to the Christian spirit of Mr Owen Williams and the energy which he always showed in the furtherance of every good cause. There was no doubt that his memory wonld be long revered by the ^ardiaans, as well as by the poor of the Mr John Roberts supported the resolu- tion. For the past 20 years he had sat with Mr Williams as a, guafdian, and he I was always deeply impressed by deceased s 1 devoi edness to the interests of the rate- ) payers. Undoubtedly Mr Williams was no of the best guardians that ever sat at the Ruthin Board (hear, hear). Mr John Foulkes also spoke in feeling torms, endorsing all that had been said of the deceased gentleman. The motion was carried unanimously in silence. THE DEATH OF MLLS XAYLOn LEYLANV). The Chairman said they had heard yesterday the very very sad news of the death of Mrs Xaylor Leyland, of Xant- clwyd Hall. Their expressions of sympathy were generally confined to persons who had served on that Board, but in this case he thought they were fully justified in going outside their ordinary sphere ;hear, hear). He was sure they all heard with the deepest regret the exceedingly sad news of a lady who was well-known in their district for her generosity and kindness and sympathy towards every deserving cause. Her loss could never be replaced in this neighbour- hood. He had drawn out a resolution which he thought weuld be in accordance with their wishes, and which he would ask some member to propose. The resolution was That we members of this Board heard with the deepest regret of the death of Mrs Naylor Leyland, who by her most generous support of every good cause had especially endeared herself to all the people in the locality." Mr T 0 Jones, in moving the resolution, referred to the good feelings which always existed between Mrs Xaylor Leyland and her tenants. On the X antclwyd estate there were none of those unfortunate disputes which happened so frequently on some other estates in Wales. As a friend of the poor she did a great deal to relieve their distress, and her generosity to the poor at Nantclwyd and Llanelidan and other places went far to relieve the heavy burden which would otherwise have had to, be borne by the ratepayers. Mr R D Jones seconded the resolution. The death of Mrs Xaylor Leyland would undoubtedly be a great loss to the locality which he represented as well as to the borough of Ruthin. The resolution was, in silence, carried unanimously. THE HOUSE. The Master reported that the number of paupers in the house was (52 as against 63 on last Board day. During the fortnight 60 vagrants had been relieved, a decrease of one on the corresponding period of last year. PAUPERS AND CORONATION FESTIVITIES. Mr J H Simon proposed, and Mr John Roberts seconded that all paupers able to leave the house on Coronation Day be allowed to do so, and it was unanimously agreed to. A short but spirited discussion took place with regard to giving extra relief, after which it was decided to rescind the resolution passed at the last meeting in favour of not giving extra relief to outside paupers within the Union during the Coronation week, and on the motion of Mr A Lloyd Jones, seconded by Mr J Evans, it was agreed to give each pauper over 60 years of age a shilling extra relief. LADY VISITORS' ANNUAL REPORT. The annual report of the Lady Visitors' Committee was submitted. It stated that the Hon Mrs Blezard, Mrs Jenkins and Mrs L G Thomas, had resigned their mem- bership, and the committee recommended Mrs Medwyn Hughes, Mrs Pattinson, Mrs Stephens and Miss Williams, Borthyn, to fill the vacancies. It was also stated that, upon the recommendation of the clerk, it had been decided to appoint a vice- president, Mrs Stanley Weyman being elected to the office. The work of the year was reviewed and the periodical reports considered. The committee were pleased to find that as a result of their recommenda- tions many important changes had been introduced bearing on the comfort of the inmates. The committee begged to recom- mend the purchase of a carrying chair, so that the old and infirm might enjoy fresh air in the garden. On the motion of Mr Henry Williams, seconded by Mr John Foulkes, the vacan- cies mentioned in the report were filled by the appointment of the ladies named therein. THE EDUCATION BILL. At the last meeting of the Board Mr J H Simon rose to move a resolution protesting against the Education Bill. The Chairman however ruled the motion out of order, inasmuch as Mr Simon had not given notice of it. Mr Simon thereupon gave the requisite notice. The Chairman now explained that it was quite within the rights of the Board to discuss a matter of this kind, as it affected the rates. He therefore wished it to be known that he ruled Mr Simon out of order at the last meeting simply because no notice had been given of the motion. Mr Simon then moved his resolution which appeared in our last issue. Mr A Lloyd Jones Are you not going to say something in support of it ? Mr Simon I can do as I like, can't I ? I will please myself, and you ought not to interfere. There is a great deal to be said against the Bill, and in support of my resolution, but sufficient has already ap- peared in the newspayers. In Wales the majority of the people are Xonconformists, and yet, notwithstanding this and the fact that we shall be heavily rated, we shall have practically no representation in the management of the schools if this Bill is passed into law. Mr A Lloyd Jones Have you read the Bill? Mr Simon Yes, I have. The (Chairman said he had read it, and found it very complicated. He, however, did not think that people ought to be necessarily alarmed with regard to it. Mr Thomas Jones (Plas Coch) seconded the motion, and in doing so said it was one of the most deceitful bills that was ever introduced to the House of Commons, as it provided that the control of the schools should go to the bands of the Church party. The education of the children, as affected by this bill, was now the principal question of the day, and he hoped Mr Simon's resolution would have the entire support of the guardians. Mr A Lloyd Jones said he was against J the proposal, and for the following reason. He thought that the Guardians were sent there to look after the interests of the poor, and the less they had to do with politics the better. Suppose the resolution passed, would it influence a single vote in the House of Commons one way or other, or would it intensify religious bitterness? Great Britain was behind other countries in the matter of education, and he thought that politics and bitterness had a great deal to do with it. That was one of his arguments against the resolution. Mr Henry Williams said Mr Lloyd Jones had totally ignored the fact that the Board of Guardians was a rating authority, which was an important matter for consideration in connection with the new Education Bill. He contended that the Bill should be put before every public board in the country for an expression of opinion. He then quoted at length from the speech delivered by the Bishop of St Asaph in Denbigh, and then contended there was no reason why the monies of the ratepayers should go towards maintaining denorni nationa 1 schools, the management of which would be entirely in the hands of one sect. The Chairman argued that the resolution as it stood condemned the Education Bill root and branch, which, in his opinion, was not the correct thing to do. 1\0 doubt there were many provisions in the Bill upon which people could not possibly agree, but he thought that everyone should agree upon its chief aim, the establishment of the educational authority in each county instead of the numerous bodies which now did the work. In his opinion, therefore, it would be a mistake to condemn the Bill as a whole. Mr Simon: Why don't the Government leave us alone in Wales and try the experi- ment in England? Mr Thomas Jones (Plas Coch) said that the Chairman had not touched the question of representation. If the Bill passed, the ratepayers would only have one-third of the representation, and that would be quite inadequate. Mr Richard Jones said he was sorry that the Government had brought this Bill forward. In the first place it had already created very bad feeling in the country, it had aroused the Xonconformist spirit, and before long the Government would be made to feel that the whole strength of the Non- conformity of the country would have to be fought before the Bill passed into law. Having contended for the superiority of the Board Schools over the Xational Schools, Mr Jones concluded by saying that the battle which would be brought about by the Education Bill would be much more fierce than the Government ever anticipated. On being put to the meeting the resolu- tion was carried by a large majority, four members only dissenting.

RUTHIN SCHOOL BOARD. TUESDAY.—Present: Mr T J Rouw (in the chair), Rev J F Reece, Rev Isaac James, Messrs R Harris Jones, T H Roberts, and A Lloyd Jones, with the clerk (Mr Ezra Roberts). ATTENDANCE AT THE SCHOOLS. The Clerk said the attendance sheet showed with respect to the Board Schools that there were 166 children on the books with an average attendance for the month of 118 in the upper department, and in the lower department 91 on the books with an average attendance of 66. The percentages were 72 and 73 respectively. The Xationai School had 202 on the books with au average attendance of 164, and the infants depart- ment registered 94 with an average attendance of 77. Percentages 83'1 and 81*6 respectively. This shewed, concluded the Clerk, that there was 10 per cent better attendance at the National School during the month than at the Board School. The Chairman: The poorer attendance at the Board Schools is due without doubt to the fact that there is no headmaster at present (hear, hear). THE NEW ATTENDANCE OFFICER, Mr Lloyd Jones: Where is the Attend- ance Officer ? Is .he not summoned to attend meetings ? The Clerk: Yes, I told him of the meeting. The Chairman: Might I ask how the Attendance Officer is doing his duty ? The Clerk: I think he has been very diligent, but further than that I cannot say, because he has not been in office long. Rev J F Reece: He has been working very well indeed at the Borthyn end. Mr R Harris Jones I believe the attend- ance at the Xational Schools is due to Mr Evans' energy and perseverance (hear, hoar). IMPERTINENCE TOWARDS THE HEAD MASTER. The Clerk said he had received a letter from Mr Hodgson, the head master of the Xational Schools, asking the Board to do something in regard to a certain case of persistent child employment during school hours, where a person engaged a girl who was in standard four to do nursing and housework. Such cases were likely to lead to considerable trouble with other children. Although he had written to the person in question the only reply was impertinence; and the child was absent in defiance of the Master. The Board directed the Clerk to com- municate with the persons concerned with a view of compelling her to send the child to school. THE EDUCATION RILL. A manifesto with regard to this Bill was received from the Federation of School Boards stating that in the Federation's opinion the Bill was totally unsatisfactory and should meet with the strongest oppos- ition on the part of all supporters oi popular education. The Bill did noo provide one | adequate authority directly elected by, or responsible to, the people, and was so com- plicated that an administrative chaos would certainly be the result, if the Bill passed. Rev J F Reece proposed that the letter should be laid on the table. Anything which they might do would be of no avail, because the Bill would pass. Mr A Lloyd Jones seconded. The Chairman: I don't think anything we can do here, gentlemen, will in any way affect the Bill (laughter). Mr T H Roberts It is an unjust Bill for all that. Rev Isaac James proposed as an amend- ment, that the matter should be deferred • to the next meeting. Mr R Harris Jones seconded. On being put to the vote three (Rev Isaac James, Mr R Harris Jones, and Mr T H Roberts) voted for the amendment, and three (Rev J F Reece, Mr A Lloyd Jones and the Chairman) votedfur the proposition. Upon the casting vote of the Chairman the motion was carried. VACANCY OF THE POST OF MONITOR. The Clerk said that although not officially notified, the vacancy of the post of monitor had been the means of his receiving a number of applications for the vacancy. Previously the infants' school had been a separate thing. Now, however, that de- partment was under the headmaster, and he (the Clerk) would suggest that it would be far better to appoint a probationer to the vacancy, as such a person would probably go in for pupil teaching, which would be a great advantage to the school, rather than a monitor who was not a qualified person. In answer to a member of the Board, the Olerk explained the duties of a monitor, remarking that monitors were not recog- nised as part of the staff, whereas pro- bationers were recognised under the code. On the proposal of Rev Isaac Ianies, seconded by Rev J F Reece, the Board agreed to defer the matter for consideration until the arrival of the new headmaster. PUPIL TEACHERS' EXAMINATION. The Clerk explained that this examina- tion wou.d take place on Saturday. In f rovious years Mr Phillips, the late attend- ance oilicer, had taken charge of the examination, and he (the Clerk) would suggest that Mr E Powell Jones, one of the masters, should take charge this year. Upon the motion of Rev J F Reece, seconded by Mr T H Roberts, the Clerk's suggestion was agreed to. SUPERANNUATION FEES. The question of paying one of the teacher's superannuation fees was defened until next meeting. It was explained that although fees were not paid, if the person died before the time of superannuation he or she would receive nothing, and Mr T H Roberts remarked: I think it is a scandalous shame, I must say. HOUSE FIXTURES. A letter was received from Mrs Williams, of the School House, stating that since they had resided in the house they had placed fixtures there, both in and out of the house -fixtures which were absolutely necessary. He hoped the Board would see their way to make some recompense for these things. The Board decided to take no notice of the letter, but that the matter should be settled between outgoing and incoming tenant. CORONATION HOLIDAYS. The Chairman said it was proposed that the schools should be closed for one week, from the Wednesday preceding the Corona- tion to the Wednesday following. Such a holiday would be of great convenience to the Board, because the new master would take up his duties on 1st July, which would be the day previous to the re-opening of the schools. It would also be the day after the fair. This suggestion was carried unanimously. THE LOAN QUESTION. The Clerk recapitulated the matters per- taining to the loan question saying that the business was progressing very slowly, and that he had not received any reply to his letter of a few days ago.

DENBIGHSHIRE AND FLINTSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SHOW. DEATH OF THE LADY PRESIDENT.. The quarterly meeting of the Finance Committee of the Denbighshire and Flint- shire Agricultural Society, the show of which is to be held at Ruthin on August I 7th, took place on Tuesday at Mold, when Mr J E Davies presided in the absence of the chairman, Mr P P Pennant, through indisposition, although the meeting was pleased to be informed that he was much better. Mr Thomas Welsby, the secretary, said it was his painful duty to inform the members of the very great loss the Sccietv I had sustained by the death of its Li dy President, Mrs Naylor Leyland, of Xant- clwyd Hall, near Ruthin, he having that, morning received a notification of the sad event. The Chairman, in feeling terms, moved a. resolution regretting the death of so able and generous a lady president as Mrs Xaylor Leyland had proved herself to be, and acknowledging her generous support which she had promised to the Society.— and acknowledging her generous support which she had promised to the Society.— The motion was carried unanimously in ¡ silence. I The Secretary was instructed to pur- chase a wreath and forward the same to London in time for the funeral; also a letter of sympathy to the relatives and friends of the deceased lady. The routine business of the meeting was chiefly the passing of the accounts due to date Mr Wm Leathes, Wern Fawr, Ruthin, was elected as the judge of farms, the prizes for the same being offered by Mr P B Davies Cooke, J.P.. of Mold, the only stipulation being that the farms should be within a radius of five miles from Mold Town Hall. The oSer of the Ruthin Volunteer Band to play on the show day from 12.30 to 5.30 p.m.. was accepted.

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RTTTHIN TOWN COUNCIL. THE RECREATION GROUND TO BE RETAINED. On Friday evening last there was a special meeting of the members of the Town Council, at the Council Chamber of the Town Hall, Ruthin, when the deputy Mayor (Councillor T H Roberts) presided. There were also present Aldermen Ezra Roberts, Edward Roberts, and Thomas Griffith; Councillors G F Byford, William Jones, Thomas Williams, T J Rouw and John Roberts, with the town clerk (Mr W Lloyd), the deputy town clerk (Mr Baldwin Griffith), and the borough surveyor (Mr Price Morris). Our readers are familiar with the past history of this question. The report of the committee now presented read as follows I- That the Council be recommendod to adopt the alternative in Col West's letter, viz., to feigu the lease and to complete the transac- tion and pay the costs of the lease, and that the following committee be appointed to visit the recreation ground to assist the Surveyor in preparing an estimate of the costs of patting in order the recreation ground: The Mayor (Councillor T H Roberts, Aldermen Ezra Roberts and Thos Williams, and Councillors John Roberts and T J Rouw." On the proposition of the Chairman, seconded by Alderman Edward Roberts, the report was adopted without comment. THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES. The committee appointed to deal with this matter reported that they recommended advertising the appointment of inpector of nuisances, and that the present toll collector be appointed for a period of three months after the expiration of the present month. This the Council agreed to. CORPORATION EMPLOYEES AND CORONATION HOLIDAYS. Mr John Roberts She we have another meeting of the Council before the Corona- tion ? The Deputy Town Clerk: Yes, sir. Mr John Roberts The reason why I ask is that we ought to be liberal towards the corporation men, so that they can have a holiday to celebrate the Coronation (hear, hear). The matter then dropped.