The Cardigan Bay Visitor

C()tt YE BOARD OF I; :ARDIAXS, FRIDAY, JUNE 24xii.— Presenr: Dr. Jones (chairman) Mi-s Hughes ..Yid Mr Godfrey Peary, Corwen Messrs Isaac Hughes and. John Hushes. Gwyddehverr. \Y. K. Will a rs. Lhtngnr Rev Ivan T. Davits, M<srs .Tohn Hu hes and O,ven Evans, Lbndr lio E. P. Jones, Liansantffraid D. M-.ur a?. Joufs, Bryoeglwys Robert'. Cerrigvuruidion Thomas Jor.es. < ;!yntrr"an Same.el Davies, Llansanlh vd < :.C Xuv-on. Miss Eif.th Barker, Mrs Richa-ds and Mrs Kober. I.!a >- golleu (U nan': M —sr.-i Jo n Win;no-, aolleo (Rural; John I). J ones, G.M. Colon* i Liang win: R-enur.t Hughes :d Rev J. S Jones, Llanty-i io M»*.vsr E. 0. V. lU'-y 5. Rhagatt Thetnas Hughes (clerk): F. Derbyshire and E. Fo i.<- < (lei evtng officers) P, 1- ith;-m* (ma-t1 '') Statist!—Ou'-r lief adnvn -.tereu uunnu the p 131 fortii-hr (Y,'II "'st-ict. r E. !»• rby- shire, £ 3'' 1« !U i Ti> --T •••a tper* e<> rest on- .».g fortnight It ye ir, f~it Ll »• gillen districl, p- r Mr E. Fm .-?-, £ • L's '.j t » -17 paupers crrrespordiog per.o-i !n«t '.nr. L'7v> U l'> to 249 paupers Nam nee ot lum.-t s n i:i- Hons", 49; coi-csv-o'idii g we k 'y-a. Num- er or vagrant* r-lu"4-' citrins 1 .»* r-a-t njg t. '»> a.3st tov ti.e LOI ro-v> n to: t;*i. it Ll,'1. Y'- a w t- t .id- from the Lc--il twenty r the rer)-.y:nf-nt (:f t loan for boiler, hoe water apparatus, laundry thtinsrs, oc-. AcknOf '"(ii'iwftit.—A letter was read ir mi Mr Herbert Gladstone thanking the Guardians on hehalf of i is mother and ttie famdy for the vote (,t condolence passed with them in their bereave- ment. Chihlri 01 Tramp*. A circular was rpad desiring information with respect to the children of tramp? also statins that in 1S69 (the year before the school hoards were instituted) there were lO.lJ juvenile criminals in Great Britain, and in I q there were but :1,8.);). These figures show the hopefulness of work amongst children and the direction irP which further work will be successful. It was decided to give the information asked for. Mr E. L), Salary.—On the agenda was an application by Mr E. Derbyshire, relieving officer for the Corwen district, for an increase oft:15 to his present salary so as to bring it up to the same amount as was pai i to his prec^dessor. Replying to questions put to him. Mr Derbyshire stated that his income from all sources amounted to about ft06 in a year tnd out of that he had to keep a horse.— Mr W. E. Williams considered that the large increase applied for was not justifiable. Mr Derbyshire, he said, knew at the time of his appoint1;nt in 1S94 that he would have to keep a horae. and in abost a year afterwords the Board had reconsidered his salary and adv tnced him :£ 10. He wculd admit !that Mr Derbyshire was a good officer and deserving of a slight increase lnr not what he asked for. He would move that f5 be added to his present salary, and the motion was seconded hy the Rev J. S. John Willi.im- thought at least i'MO woul t go for the keep of the he r>óe and he Icoked upon £76 as a rather small salary for an efficient officer.-fhe Clerk stated what they paid to their relieving officers in Bala. Ruthin, St Asaph, and Holywell Union-. —Rev Ivan T. Davies said that taking everything into consideration, he felt clisposd to prop, se that Mr Derbyshire should get tne incresse he asked for, O'j the understanding that this would he a fined app iiati ai by bim — Mr E. 0. V. Lloyd secOEC.ei*.—Mr Jonn D. Jon"s thought that he woul I-e i-th sides by proposing thlt MI, Derbyshire should have an increase cf t-n pounds. —This was sece.naed by Mr John Hnghes, -On a division, it Wd.s found tnat the majority v: ted in favour of the last aaiendmen:. and ultimat-ly it was resclvtd to increase the salary by £10 per annum.

All = K YST'YY'l 1-1 PETIY SESisIUNX \YE1"f"I>Y..¡,¡.; 2PT; f. Before Jor.es f.nd Gr Wil ianis. Esq 1\n nrc -y 1 ,O the applieati 'i of Mr Char!_s M,„ sey Mr A. J. Hng>I-s's onh.- :h" Btacr &?rar:{ t.. mporary trun-fers 1:f l:t:e" 's (If the Britisii Icmpire fr"\11 Mr Tnoina- Rees to Mr J. R. Jones and h Shipwright Anns trt,ni to Mr Mo'-g.:n M maris. m son, South r^ad, ivr.i summoned for n-glectiug to send his eniid to sehooi. l'efenda t s wire appearci and said 'tie child sutfering from rheumatism and the very i, a,, hon .—Tne Bene thought i a ease for t;i- Sm-ool iw.ar i to cr.n»idfr and a j urn^d th>- c >sj for a u-e, k.—Th y aieo aoj aimed, on te plea (f illn -s, a ca-e as ins* Jamej i r'èr, Trini'y.row.-A tine o- 3s was imposed on Elizibeth Luahourer's w ite, I"refechao. — E^ao Morgan. R dlt, l.bourer. was sum:r.oj;ed in itsp ct of two children, cn«: of which ten year of age U a?- ia tht infants' 8 other nearly twelve years in standard on?. Defendant's wi.« appeared and pleidci .il,j» ss in regard to one and u. regard to the other that the child haij r.o hoots or c'othinu and that she (defendant, s wif-) had no money to buy tnem. 811: having nine c i.dren.—On being re-minded by the Bench that .schooling wa now free, she replied that n was not as it had to be paid for m. the s'ap of rate?. —There having been a previous order in respect of ^ne child, the Bench inflicted a fin" of l>avies, tishetnia-i, Vul-jau-street. was also summoned h:s wife attended stited that sr-e had a b thy four months o'.d and four younger children t^an the one for which «he was iummoi ed in -rhoij. y usef'.d it: the house, him went on an excur-ion last week j.nd that day she had on on another excur- ston t luditn. She did not care if she c >uld ke p the child at home during summer as sim (tne mother) had to g i out and e^ru her living The Bench made an order to at'eod. Str><:t. Obstructions.—William Richards, grocer, Pier-street, was summoned by P.C. Charman for having obstructed H-r-street by allowing a box to remain thereon. Defendant did not appear and service of the summons was proved upon him.- P-C. Charnaan said he saw a box an the pavement at twelve o'clock and told defendant's people in the shop about it. Th-y then shifted the box from the pavement on to the street and left it there until three o'clock in the afternoon.—Defendant's Assistant appeared and said that Richards was awav on that day and they were under the impres- sion that if they shifted the box from the pavement on to the s'reet, the police could not take proceed- ings. li-fore deciding the ease, the Bench decided to hear a charge by P.C. Powell of obstructing Pier-street by William Jones, greengrocer.—P.C. Powell said that on Saturday the defendant left a hand truck on the street from two o'clock until a quarter-past three, causing an obstruction.—De- fendant appeared and said the boy was loading the truck to take empties to the warehouse. He had something else to do than to keep on taking the truck in and out when there were people in the shop.—Tne Officer said the truck was loaded at three o'clock but not before and the boy admitted that to be the fact.-Deiendant added that on Tuesday he saw a truck on the street in Great Darkgate-street from eleven o'clock in the morning until three in the afternoon. He did not see why the police should be after him all the time like that when other people were allowed to leave their trucks out three or four hours and nothing done to them.—John Jones, Trefechan, was a!so summoned for obstructing Railway-terrace.—P.C. Powell said he saw defendant and another man touting for the carriage of parcels outside the Railway Station. On beins snoken to. one went straight off, but the defendant continued at the same pläe. Defendant expressed his sorrow and said he would never do it again and t he Bench dismissed the case.—In regard to the other ca-es, Mr Jones asked how long trucks were to be allowed to remain outside a door?— The Clerk (Mr Hugh Hughes) said the magistrates were not there to give advice and advised de- fendant to ask a policeman.—The Mayor, announc- ing the decisions, said the Bench would inflict a fine of 2s fid including costs in each case and they hoped the police would do the same by other people as had been done to the defendants.—Mr Jones said he was wilting to obey the ruYs of the town, but there was a truck on Great Darkgate-street on Tuesday from eleven in tne morning until three in the afternoon.—The Magistrates' Clerk said the defendant could give information to the police when he saw an obstruction.—Superintendent Phillips said he was Out of Aberystwyth on Tuesday and could not say whether the truck was on Great Darkgate street as alleged or not. lie, however, could assure their worships that no partiality whatever would be shown anyone. Fighting. — Morgan Griffiths, joiner, Penglaise- terrace, and John Roberts, labourer, Portlanct-laii-, were fined os each for having obstructed the high- way in Penglaise-road. Jlsxajitt.—Morris Nicholas, labourer, Ruel Farm, Clarach, -vas fined 10j with costs for having assaulted P.C. Powe 1 whilst in the execution of his (luty. -Defendant did not appear, but was re- presented by his master.

TOWN COUNCIL COMMITTEES HARBOUR COMMITTEE.—A meeting of the Har- bour Committee was held on Monday evening, there being present Councilor John Jenkins, mayor, pre siding Councillors William Thomas, Evan Hugh James, and J. P. Thomas Messrs Rees Jones, borough surveyor and H. L. Evans, borough ac- countant. Labour sheets and bills were examined and passed. It was stated that the man engaged to keep account of sand and gravel removed from the harbour would in future be engaged for two days only. Last week, the Surveyor explained, the man took sufficient to pay his wages only but the builders grumbled very much at being allowed to ,art only on two days. WORKS COMMITTEE.—A meeting of the Public Works Committee vas held on Monday evening, there being present Aldermen Peter Jones, chairman, and Captain Doughton; Councillors John Jenkins, mayor William Thomas, Robert Peake, Evau Hugh James, and J. P. Thomas Messrs Rees Jones, surveyor, and H. L. Evans, accountant.— C: y I The Town Citnk wrote saying that the Employers Liab'btv Au, would come into force on the 1st July an 1 timi tne Co poration was undertaker as well as employer un > r the Act arl suggested that the Corp rati o .-houid ensure themselves against liability.—On the suggestion of the Chairman, it v s resol -d •<> w. itc to f evt-val companies for their tm*:ns, .-tating t sort of emp'oyment given by the i Cornor ttion.—Plan 01 a h. u-e to be e-ectcd by ML-s Humo re. sat 2S, Ca nin i; n-strcet, v- a- ap- A t r was read fr, iii Mr T. W. Powell .i:t t't ¡. h id c ni'- c*. 1 his She, ill ll s t et a d hi- to pnmmeet laid down in front. C >•*<a n Imugh.on s.L (L t i a i t i-, r,, c-. n t t: c- r,, I w a on ei.'n-r sbb- ol Mi-.l-str ct an:1 .-nicest 1 t t 11 a:>mpt .should 1> made to enne t a 1 a ;•g it; v it Mr Powell for the widen- 1 ■ -s .a vim su -Mr ihake supported thsug_°e t, 1..> and the Scmeyoe v.u r- --I t > sec Mr Powell on the point.—The letter "ei It was referred to the Ccuncil. t | which 1 t> o d ue s -nt in the lii st iustaucv,the Sur- v" v he.im direct, d t r> ol tdunn estimate ci the cost. --a ter v. as r. ol iron. Mr Green, r^gistr. rof the Cb.lme. asa n oailing attention to the stat- of the m.otuay-a tin; imck o; the Hcstel. I: it vere n. i» a t'V nf !!•.••!•« hicouvs n:ence, he added, It would in t 1: at r treallv b*it it was a question of health Y, in en' V t ,-t <•••■ said that water followed tin: rr, s in T e r .A ;t-nL n o the bc.sem-nt r f t'-ie Hostel. iSl. May sul e.e wad v.a-i built again. t e g-oo vi ami a^m. s vv n.,I ,.<c damn. — lne (/nairi vn s.dd ne iuid e-n a ft .w cf v. at r wl'.ich was un- It t'iÜ .0 -,t. • onty ( f t.: e v'el per, ti n to keep toe io <,l m p. j.* t OLv,ei I.it. p.,X -C .1. gCult n be tat. en against the Corporation if that duty wa« neg^e.ed.—Mr IVilli.iii Thomas suggested that tne Committee should vuit tne spot and see jf eolIe remedy could cot be applied at ce once.—The Chairman said it seemed that the owners of the adjoining property should be assessed in regard to diverting water from the top. The water used to run down the hill into the dingle and on to the sea bu: now it flowed over the surface. The Council should formulate a scheme and call upon the adjoining owners to contribute towards the cost.-ltle Committee agreed to visit the plac > after the meetins.—Captain Doughton proposed that the Town Clock barometer case should be painted and this was agreed to.—Captain Doughton said the matter of selling ice cteam about the streets had been on his conscience for sometime past. He saw that at Antwerp deaths had occurred through eating ice creams made with dirty materials. 11 He did not know whether the matter was included ia the duties of the police or of the Surveyor. The children of the town were at the ice cream wherever they could ge: hold of it.- The Cnairman said the Inspector could inspect the premises where ice cream was made and see that they were in good sanitary condition.—Mr J. P. Thomas said that people living near Spring- gardens complained dreadfully of a fried fish shop in the neighbourhood. He was told that fish were fried in an old cowshed tr.ere.-Captain Doughton said ali those p.aces ought to be inspected very particularly. The Chairman supposed the objection to t (, fried fish would be to the smell. There were certain trades and callings which came under the heading of offensive trades and required to be licensed before being carried on.—The Surveyor said that-already action was being taken in the matter.— Captain Doughton asked how about thel chip-potato nuisance ? He had to drive sevenl stands away.—The Chairman said, that the convenience was very much appreciated by some people.—The Surveyor said he had been watching tll, m and they now went as far as this that, as tar as he knew, they did not go opposite any dwelling house.—The Chairman said it would be well to see what legal power the Council had in the matter, for it was no good t iking action unless there was power to make the action effectual.—Mr W. Tnomas said the only advantage he saw was this, that if anyone was short of a supper he would only want to stand near one of those things for a short time and t ien ne would not want supper. (Laughter).—Tne Siii -Inspector (Mr Evans] produced his j mrnr.l of m-pect 0.1 for tne past three months and the Chair- man ,1-K.cd nim if he had b en out at night recently >rel c ng of water.-Tlc Sub-Inspector re- plying it the affirmative, the Chairman added that I was no; his duty to tell the Inspector where waste cf wat-r w as going on, bat t .tre was 011c place in the t ;wn where water had been running to wm>tsi.ic-; ast jSovemb^r and the noise of it to night could be heard at a considerable distance. He s'.t. st d that the Inspector should state in his ;n i.l h. leport iio'.v many inspections at night he ad he suggestion having been adopted, the S yr, in reply to a question, sei 1 the con- S 'tmei n cf wa.'t r in te.e town was now between thirty rive to forty galions per head of the normal ;1 pai >.ti n and visitors.—The Cnairman, looking v ,1' tow journal, thought there was a repetition of -erving If notices on the same people for the re- moval of manure.—The Surveyor, however, said t;je ezi,, in the journal was a new case.—Mr Win. Tirmas siid it would lighten the duty of the Inspector if he gave people to understand tnat he v. a, not going to look after them continu- om-ey, but would proceed to summon if notice va=! disregarded. Tne Inspector should net encourage people to think that they could keep aecutmi ations of manure until a notice was served to remove.—The Chairman also aid it was not the officer's duty to keep on serving nctfees for the samp offence.-Air Peake called attention to defective troughings and downpipesaud noticeswere all of which, it was stated, had been t complied with. with tluve or four exceptions.—Mr Peake a particular place in Mill-street which did 11 t setm t:j have been included and the Inspector was directed to follow the matter up.— Mr P. akc also called attention to loose stop taps in dlff; r-ns parts cf the town but the Inspector et it 1 i t at ney had been or were being att nded t(,. Purveyor said the water supply fittings ot the town had never been in a mom- satisfactory condition. Tnere was now no trouble in keepiug the water in the service reservoir up. It scarcely decreased at all during the day-time.—The Chair- man said the delivery from the lake on Plynlymon mountain was now greater. The Corporatiou did not want to stint water but they did not want leakages and waste,—Mr Peake said that when the town used from thirty-five to forty gallons per day per head ther? was not much to grumble at —The Surveyor said he should like to see the supply re- duced to thirty gallons per head which even then was double the quantity the Local Government Board considered ample for a town.—Mr Wm Thomas said the numbtr of notices for defective water fittings seemed to be enormous but it was pointed out that the Inspector had visited SOO houses out of about 1,200 in the town and that about forty notices had been served.—Mr William Thomas thought the town could coDgra'ulate it- self highly, not only on the purity of the water supply, but on its great abundance.—The Surveyor stated that there was no one besides himself who knew the position of the valves, air valves, etc., on the pipe line from the lake on Plynlymon to Aber- ystwyth and said he intended spending a couple of days on the mountain when he could spare the t:me in order to be able to mark them on the ord- nance map which showed the pipe line.—The Com- mittee thought it a very advisable thing to have done and the Chairman intimated that the Sur- veyor could fill in his evenings on the mountain by trout fishing.—The Committee afterward visioed the roadway at the back of the Hostel and agreed to recommend the erection of a wall to retain the dehris in front ot Brynymor-terrace and a raised footway on the Hostel side of the roadway, the roadway to be covered with macadam and not paved. FINANCE COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Finance Committee was held on Tuesday evening, when there were present Mr C. M. Williams, chairman Alderman Peter Jones Messrs D. C. Roberts, E. P. Wynne, John Jeukins (mayor). R. Peake, and Messrs H. L. Evans,accountant, and Rees Jones, surveyor.—It was agreed to recommend the payment of £ -00 of thp balance of X400 due to the Intermediate School Managers in respect of the £ 800 promised to them by the Corporation in lieu of a site and to pay the remaining £ 200 ia Sep- tcmber.- The Chairman said the question of fixing noon sites for the erection of working men's dwel- linss was referred to the Committee. Tney had visited .,trir)us parts of the town on atlii, I ic I. the purpose of examining properties whose owners had applied for renewals of leases and also to look out for suit- able sites for the erection of houses for working men. It was suggested that ten or twelve should be erf ct din Tanycae and the remainder in the Smith.lield.— Alderman Peter Jones asked how many it was contemplated erecting altogether The Chairman said the Council passed a resolution to borrow £ 3,000 and it was thought that about £1;)0 vvouH be spent on the erection of each house. -Alllerman Peter Jones Suppose we try one-half the number first.-The Chairman said the inquiry onsht to be held into the application for t ie wiioie slln;Ir Peter Jones Yes, the inquiry would embrace the whole aiiiount. Bur. if you erected this number first, you ,] h. crnided bv experience as to the accommodation of the houses and the number of applications tor them in building the remainder.— 1 he Chairman said they had at least four sites in Portland-lane which could be used for working men's dwellings.—Mr Wynne: Then you have twelve at Tanycae and four at Portland-lane. The Chairman said it was time to take the matter in hand. It had been hanging on for two or three years.—Alderman Peter Jones said the Council were debarred from taking any action before they obtained the Provisional Order rectifying their old loans. They passed resolutions to borrow three years prior to that, but they were stopped.-The Chairman said they had had that matter settled in December.—Alderman Peter Jones: But you said two or three years. The I Chairman Yes, we started then. But the matter has been making very slow progress since we were able to go on.—Mr R. Peake asked whether other matters would be included in the inquiry ?-The Chairman @aid he did not want this matter n.ixed up with anything else.—Mr Peake and Alderman Peter Jones thought the inquiry could be held at the same time as other matters.— The Chairman thought the Committee had nothing t) do with any other matter. This matter alone was referred to the Committee.—The Surveyor then presented a plan cf thirteen houses to be erected at Tanycae.—In reply to Mr D. C. Roberts, the Surveyor said the houses would have a frontage of eighteen feet six inches.—The Chairman said it a very large frontage.—The Surveyor stated thet the plan had been made previouxly and was net intended fcr workmen's houses.—The Ch lien.nn said it was necessary that the rents should be moderate and it they had large frontages it would mean great expense. They had houses in North-parade with only twelve feet frontage with flO rents.—The Surveyor saii at the competition at Brghtori the plan containing fifteen feet houses rccsiveil the prize. —Ic was then agreed to have .seventeen feer, frontages.—The Chairman pro- lKsul that the Committee rf commend to the Council th" erectvm of a dozen houses at Tanycae without tJoning the remaining number to be erected at the Smith field and that the money be borrowed as it wa* re(juire(I.-Ilr Peake observing t ,it since that master was going on and the sittS seemed to be suitab'e, seconded the proposition which was carried.—This was all the public business.

FESTIINIOG. pR0l'K--0R UEniC.tMEIt AND THE ElSTEDDPOD.— Ov- ins to the 1.ti lv date of this year's natic nal eis- terhln;: of Wales, Professor Hubert Herkomer, R A., who is kuo':u in Welsh bardic chides as Gom-i," i, unable to get the" Swcrd of cere- mony. which he is presenting to the gorseddof the reedy in time for formal presentation at Fes- tiniog. as he bad intended. The following is the official description of the sword :—From the end of the sc tbbard to the top of the pommel it measures 6ft. 2in. On the top of the handle is a natural six- sided crystal, within which have been drill d the three liues of Coelbren Beirdd," or bars of light used by the eor.-edd of the bards to represent the word l,Go' Professor Herkomer takes the crystal as a symbol of mystery, and the word "GJd" is, therefore, represented within thi. mystery. This crystal is held by a dragon (made of gold) clinging to the handle. The hand-guards consist ot bauds of bright steel wrought into bold lines. The scabbard is of wood, bound by enam- melled copper bands, containing the following Welsh bardic mottoes which have been supplied by the Archdruid (Hwfa Mon):—" Y Gwir yn Erbyn v Byd," "Daw a Phob Diaoni," Calon wrth Galon," A Laddo a Leddir," "Iesu Na'd Gam- waith." There are also stones let into the scabbard. It is eminently a sword of ceremony not of war. The sword is intended to be carried upright and only held horizontally for the interesting ceremonies of opening and closing the gorsedd meetings, and the chairing of the bard, and the crowning of the poet, when ail the members of the gorsedd touch the scabbard and the Archdruid calls out. "A oes heddweh ?" (Is there peac, ?"). The entire work, includins the forging of the blade, his been carried out by Professor Herkomer and his assistants in their workshops at Bushev, H' rt. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL, FRIDAY, JUNE 24TH.—Present Mr John Lloyd Jones (chair- man), presiding Messrs E. P. Jones, John Morgans, Howell Jones, Lewis R;chards, Evan R. Jones, Evan 5T. Pritchard, Richard Griffith, Edmund Ll. Powell, Owen J. Owens, G. H. Ellis, E. M. Owens, William Morris, Cadwaladr Roberts. Humphrey Roberts, G. J. Bevan, Owen Jones, W. E. A. Williams (clerk and surveyor), Owen Evans (assistant clerk), Peter Blair (gas manager), and D. Price (inspector). The --This was the first occasion for the Council to meet at the new offices and the Chairman congratulated the members upon having such a convenient room for holding their meetings. He trusted that it would be the aim of every individual member to endeavour to improve the condition of the town and its inhabitants. Looking back over the years he had had the honour of being a member of the Council and comparing Festiniog as it w?s now to what it was then, he found with pride that something had been attempted and done in the way of sanitation, roadmaking, and of -t,r 11 ameliorating the position of the working classes. He concluded by stating that the new chambers were an adornment to the town. (Hear, hear.) C'o,igr,it ttlcttt*o??. -Before proceeding with the business, the Chairman expressed his satisfaction at seeing Mr G. H. Ellis, Penymount, amongst them one? more and he desired, on behalf of the Council, to effhr him their most sincere congratulation upon his marriage and to wish him and Mrs Ellis long life and happiness.—Mr Ellis acknowledged the compliment in suitable terms. A Dangerous Place. -At t ention was drawn to a dangerous place on the Festiniog Railway near Tanygrs'au.—The Clerk said he had been in cor- respondence with the railway authorities with reference to tjie matter, but nothing had been clone. —On the proposition of Mr Humphrey Robert, seconded by Mr John Morgan, it was resolved to draw the attention of the Board of Trade to the matter, as scores of children went over the place Jaily and a serious ace dent might occur at any time. Pan air nfs—-The Roach Committee recommended the Council to press upon the owners of the houses at Duff '-ys-terrace to repair the pavements.—Mr G. H. Ellis said this would be a mcst impraciicable step as the Local Government Board had not yet deSnitely decided who was responsible for the re- pair of these pavements. Bala Urban Council had sent in a bill for C900 to the County Council for work done in the repair of pavements and the matter br rJ been referred to the Local Government Board./ It would be unwise to urge upon the owners to repair the pavements before the Govern- ment Board gave their decision and he proposed that the master should be left in abeyance.—Mr E. P. Jones was of the same opinion as Mr Ellis and seconded the proposition.—Mr E. T. Pritchard moved the adoption of the recommendation of the Committee. The pavements at present were in a dangerous condition, especially at night. He did not see that the pooition of the Council would be in any way affected by the case referred to the Local Government Board. If the Government Board decided in favour of the urban councils, the Council could send in a claim to the County Coun- cil for the work done.—Mr Richard Griffiths seconded Mr Pritchard and aaid the owners were anxious to proceed with tne repair of the pavements. They would contribute a moiety of the expense.—Mr G. H. Ellis said the owners were probably not aware of the case referred to the Local Government Board and he maintained it was unfair to them and to the ratepayers at large to take any decisive step at present.—Oa being put to the vote, the majority voted in favour of the adoption of the recommendation of the Committee. Lighting oj the Toicn.—Mr Humphrey Roberts spoke strungly in favour of lighting the town with electricity. He said the present Gasworks were quite inadequate to produce the quantity of gas required. He deprecated the action of the Council in refusing permission to the Company who asked leave to supply the town with electric light.—The Surveyor said it was decided at that time that he should prepare a report on the matter. He was asked to give an estimate of the cost of providing electric light and the cost of enlarging the Gas- works so that it might provide light for the whole district,-The matter then dropped. The Library.—The Library Committee reported that during the month 863 books were issued from the Library, a decrease of 144 compared with the previous month and a decrease of 153 compared with the corresponding month last year. Several volumes had been presented to the library during the past month. The reading rooms were well at- tended, especially in the evening by the working cl asses. -Votes of thanks were accorded to the donors.—The reports in regard to the branch libraries were submitted and approved. Health of the District.-The Health Committee reported that the district was absolutely free from fevers at present. The number of infectious diseases notified during the month was twenty, a decrease of one on the previous month and a de- crease of fourteen on the corresponding month last year. New -Plans and specifications of seven- teen new houses to be erected upon the most im- proved system were submitted and approved. It was stated that a large number of new houses was in course of erection. he (error f, Baric to the Committee,-It was reported that the Health Committee had approached the representatives of Lord Newborough with the object of utilising waste water from the Bowydd ri-er for special purposes, but owing to the rent a-ked they decided to have nothing to do with it. —Mr R. Griffith proposed and Mr Cadwaladr Roberts seconded that a nominal rent of Is should be offered, but on the motion of Mr Pritchard, seconded by Mr O. J. Owen, the matter was re- ferred back to the Committee. Collection of Rates.—The Finance Committee re- commended that assistance should be provided Mr W. P. Owen, the rate collector.—Mr J. Morgan ()I j'cted to the recommendation advising the Council to be cautious and stating that the rates were high enough.—It was agreed to grant assist- ance. The Compensation Act.— Mr M. Owen asked what was the position of the Council under this Act ? —The Clerk said he had received several applica- tions from insurance companies offering terms.—Mr Cadwaladr Roberts said it was a serious matter for the ratepayers and thought it should havetheiprompt attention of the Council.—A special committee was appointed to go into the matter thoroughly and submit a report. Technical E(Iticatioit.-Thp Local Government Board wrote sanctioning the loan of 91,000 towards technical education in connection with the inter- mediate and higher grade schools. Proposed Visit of Royalty.It was announced that the Duke of Cambridge, who would be the guest of Earl Carrington during the eisteddfod week, bad signified his intention of paying the town a visit during the meetings, and it was resolved to ask his Grace to accept an address of welcom'e from the. Counci as representing the district. from the Counci as representing the district. town a visit during the meetings, and it was resolved to ask his Grace to accept an address of welcom'e from the. Counci as representing the district. Election of Members.—Mr Cadwaladr Roberts moved that the County Council should be asked to make an order directing that all the members should be elected together and that thty should re- tire together every third year instead of the present mode of e Ie(-ti(,rw-and order of retirement.—Mr Owen Jones seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Boundaries oj Wank-Mr Humphrey Roberts moved that application should also be made to the County Council for the re-arrangement of the boundaries of certain wards in the district.—Mr Cadwaladr Roberts seconded the proposition which was carried unanimously.—This was all the business of interest.

DOLUELLEY. MOTOR CAR.—The other day a motcr car visited the town cn its way to Carnarvon and Bangor. The car was driven by a two-horse oil engine and drew large crowds to inspect it. ERIO.- The Rev R. T, Roberts of Racine. U.S.A., preached at Salem C.M. Chapel last Thurs- day night to sn appreciative audience. Mr Roberts is now on a visit to this country. FAIR.—The usual harvesting fair was h<;(1 last Monday when a large number of harvesting labourers were hired at wages varying from 3s tu 3s 9d and keep per day. POSTAL SERVICE.— Lite postil service of the town has been greatly improved lately. Letters a'rj.'| now delivered in all parts of the town twenty minutes earlier than has been the custom for ii-ia,y years. There is still room for improvement especially on Sunday mornings. HAY HARVEST. —Several farmers and landowner < have started their hay harvest already. Splendid crops ar3 being and have been stacked in exccll-nt condition. The crops 1Il the vall-y are above the average in quality and quantity and a high avcrag is reported trom the upland farms. .i)ATAGOIA.-Last Saturday an' old and well- known native of the parish made a flying visit to the town—Mr G. Griffiths (Gutyn Ebrill), with his daughter, Miss Gvvladys Ruffydd. Gutyn Ebrill i' well known as an < m'nent bard. He went out to the Welsh Colony 111 Chubut Valley, Patagonia, about sixte, n years ago tro-i,. CRICKET MATCH.—A cricket was played on the Green last Wednesday afternoon between the town club and pupils of Pensirn School (Rev Wyngate Pearae), The wicket was in good con- ditiion and the town town won by an innings and sixty-one runs. SPECIAL SESSIONS.—On June 29th, before R. Wynne Williams, Esq., Thorn » Jones, collier, Cwm Rhondda, was charged by P.C. iBen Evans with having been drunk and disn de ly in Eldon. square on the previous evening. Defendant pleaded guilty and was fined Is and costs or in default seven days'. CONGREGATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL COMMITTEE.— The annual preparatory Commit-ee meeting was held at the Tabernacle last Monday, when several schools were represented. Mr Cadwaladr Roberts, Roberts, Tanygrisiau, was elected conductor of singing, with Rev 1. Cynfal Jones and Mr Rice Price as reheaisalists. The maes llafur" was also fixed for both adults and children. Mr W. Hughes presided. SUNDAY SCHOOL -UNION.—A special meeting of the Dolgelley, Barmouth. and District Sunday School Union of the Congregationalists was held at Dolgelley on Monday. Mr W. Hughes occupied the cha;r. Mr. Cadwaladr Roberts (Tanygrisiau) was unanimously elected conductor of the music at the next annual festival, and the Rev. J. C. Jones (Borth) and Mr. RICe Price (Llanfaehreth) were electei to conduct the rehearsals at the Sunday schools of the Union, held a short time previous to the festival. Hymns and hymn-tunes to he sung on the occasion were selected from the Caniedydd Cynulleidfaol." TREAT TO THE WORKIIOU.SE INMATES.—Last Wednesday the Dolgelley Women's Temperance Union gave their annual treat of tea and cake to the inmates of the Dofgelley Union Workhouse. An enjoyable afternoon was spent &nd full justice was done to the good things with which the tables were laden. After tea an entertainment was held at which prizes were given to the children for songs, recitations, general knowledge, spelling, &c. This treat is now well established and has been arranged for a season of the year when it is all the more welcome inasmuch as treats are fewer than during the winter months. Messrs R. J. Williams, B.A., S. Parry Jones, R. J. Roberts and E. Hampdea Cook, M.A., assistul at the evening meeting. PICNIC.—On Wednesday afternoon over two hundred and fifty formed a picnic held in connec- tion with the bazaar which is to take place in aid of the intermediate school in July. The spot fixed on for holding the picnic was the far-famed grounds of the Cymmer Abbey, the sacred worship- ping place of the Cistercian brotherhood which was founded by Meredith and Gruffydd, lords of Merioneth, and sens of Cynan, prince of North Waiis in 1198. The Caterer for the picnic was Mr Henry Miles, Cambrian Bakery. Music was sup- plied by the Magnet Trio Band (Messrs Pane, Bowden, and Langley). The whole party enjoyed themselves thoroughly although the weather was rather unpropitious. Dancing, sports, and various games were indulged in and the whole programme redounded greatly to the credit of the secretaries and committee—Miss Jones, Caeffynnon Miss t Clair, Bryndedwydd: Messrs John Griffith, W Harvey Jones, and David Williams. A hearty vote of thanks was given to Mr Richard Jones for his kind permission to use the grounds. CO-NCEP.T.-One of the most enjoyable concerts of the season was held at the Public Rooms last Fri- day evening. The concert was quite an innova- tion. inasmuch as the whole proceedings were carried on by the lady section of the Idris Choral Society. Cowen's beautiful cantata, "A Daughter of the Sea," for female voices was performed, under the conductorship of Mr O. O. Roberts, conductor of the Idris Choral Society. Mrs Scott, Penmaen- ucha, was president, supported by Mrs Jones-Parry, Bank House, and Mr Leigh Taylor, the president of the Society. The whole performance of the cantata was marked by excellence both in the quality of the voices, precision, and enunciation. Miss May John, R.A. M., took the part of the maid and acquitted herself in a manner which was highly praiseworthy. The part of seawitch was taken by Miss Maggie Prichard, whilst the misters' part was well sustained by the Misses Prichard, Mary Ellis, and Blodwen Williams. The second part was a miscellany and was as follows :—Piano- forte duet, The Bohemian Girl," Misses Blodwen Williams and May Roberts song, The Heavenly Song (encored), Miss May John address by the president, Mr Taylor on behalf of Mrs Scott; duet, "Maying," Misses Blodwen Williams and Maggie Prichard violin solo, Miss Lily Jones song, Y Gardotes Fach (encored). Miss May John duet, Y Ddeilen ar yr Afon." Misses Marv Ellis and Maggie Prichard glee, Yr Haf," Ladies' Choir song, Who'll buy my Lavender," Miss May John finale, "God Save the Queen." The efficient accompanists were Miss May Roberts, Towyn Intermediate School, and Miss Blodwen Williams, Dolgelley. The only marr'ng feature of the concert was the meagreness of the attendance. This is a state of things greatly to be deplored. Most of the townspeople ought to know that if it had not been for the Idris Choral Society the highly-successful Eisteddfod Meirion, which bringti thousands of people into the town every year and gives them directly and indirectly a great pecuniary help, would not be in existence. On the proposal of Mrs Jones-Parry, seconded by Mr Jones-Griffith, solicitor, a hearty vote of thanks was given to Mrs Scott for presiding. In responding the Presi- dent said she was very pleased to be there amongst them to enjoy such excellent music in so musical a corner of musical Wales. EXAMINATION OF MR D. BAR,-ETT.-The public examination of Mr D. Barnett was resumed before Registrar Mr Joseph Davies at the Town Hall, Aberystwyth, on Friday morning. The examina- tion had been adjourned so that debtor might furnish a list of all parties who had received goods in lieu of money owing to them within a month of the filing of the petition.—Petitioner said he had no further names to add to those he had given at the last hearing.-The Official Receiver You did not give a list of the amounts.—Petitioner had also been asked to give particulars of the hundred pounds he said he had lost in respect of writs and summonses served upon him. He now gave a list of the writs issued against him, but he did not give the amounts of each as he had done away with the writs.—The Registrar and the Receiver having gone through the items, estimated the total amount at 947.-The Reg;strar You have another 950 at least to account for.—Petitioner It must have been lost in the stock. I know I haven't got it.— Petitioner further furnished particulars of loss sustained in stock damaged which showed a total of £ 92.—Asked how he accounted for this, debtor said it was through the dampness of the building. -The Receiver You admit that you have been careless and reckless. -Debt,)r iJYes, sir. He added that he kept adding to his stock because travellers were pressing.—The Receiver: Altogether you esti- mate jt;272 loss in stock damaged by dampness during the last four or five years?—Debtor Yes, sir. The Receiver You knew three or four years ago that your goods were being damaged ? Yes.-The Receiver And you made no effort to prevent it ? I tried my best. The Official Receiver applied for a formal adjournment so that the shorthand notes might be signed.-The Registrar granted the application and the debtor saying he intended look- ing out for a situation, was told that his attendance was not needed. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL, TUESDAY, JUNE 28TH.—Present Mr J. Meyrick Jones, mayor, presiding Messrs E. W. Evans, Richard Richards, Edward Williams, John Edwards, Dr John Jones, Dd. Meredith, Griffith Owen, John Williams, Rd. Mills, Thomas Parry, E. Wynne Williams Messrs Rd. Barnett, acting clerk Wm. Jones, surveyor and inspector; E- R. Jones,' rate collector, and Francis Goodwin, caretaker of the slaughter-house. DAMAGING A BRIDGE. Eight young men ranging in years from twenty- one to ten years appeared before the Council in response to the Council's request, tne Surveyor s reporting at the last ordinary meeting that he had s seem them in the act of damaging the private bridge t near Dr Williams's School.-The Mavor lectured I them for a considerable time and they expressed i regret at their conduct and promised not to repeat t the offence.—Mr Griffith Owen sad the offence was s aggravated by reason of its being committed on a t Sunday.—Mr Richards and Dr Jones said no doubt they would not repeat the offellce.1 he Maytr < hoped that there would be no repetition, and added that in the event of the lads being found guilty of < the offence again they would be immediately sum- moned before the magistrates. LTON-STJiEKT. The Acting Clerk said he had received no com- mnnicalioti t'nmi Mr Ti.onits Ihnrr. the usent to the owners of the houses in tnis etre t. in roueru "j the repair cf tne pa 1 up-is. Atl. It was stated th*.I, tli •.« »- r of the t is I road, reported upon i.y tin; ii, the town ill t ie nir.s ■ i- e eiisuins f t'trisht n'. d would confer \< itn tin- In-j eetor as tw the improv. its proposed. .-MI'nil'hKl.!) LANK. R-por'.ing in 1- ler. nee t>, tie do- .in it: Sniiel;- ficld-lane, over allien t i re ii ,s lie n s n.neh <•- cussion at the Com eii ne-- tin^- 1,1" J p S L; the street had Wen ievcdf I" r the JJ-J trom the junction at (; es WurK- h" f, ); •, f;i'i of ei-vcn mchf'S or neathv a fot. [•' ,r y.nvh ::<■■ "C"cty felt he! ttin1 a fat six inn e-. Tee next leng'.h if sxiy f lid ill" 'I'm' brought it to th fl ish he JI:'ll¡'I' ,1, The v {:,I: that there w .s it nut seven lichee tall f oin the /.at? of M; W. Evans U. tie fir; i, j n ;e h In: 1't1e drains 0" li <• propery ot Mr W. Evans chin'i in right the iinsto-n OJ. 1!! inem u;d 11" Mii, mi ted t r e ] t Ml ti ) i ))..(} JL wr.e impossible f r it to Tne. drain vvrs op 11 and he sil: f-«t the Coned should an II liefer- it elo-ed. In the \vl E. W. Eva i" marked that ii wa- not neee- a; v to ¡.1' !l h ing tank. The drain was in need of slight repair- only. The nuallce could be abated without much trouble.-The Surveyor admitted t! at there was no defect in the main drain.-The Council decided to visit the site and, on their return, the Mayor stated that they were very satisfied with their in- spection. There was a good current of water ex- cept in the far end of the drain. They had found the drain in a much better conditicn than they auticipited.—Mr E. XV. E\ans proposed that the Surveyor should be instructed to do what was necessary ID the repair of the drain.—Mr G. Owen seconded the proposition which was sup- ported by Dr Jones, who said he was very glad to see the drain in such a good condition. In hi- opinion, all the drains in the town were in a good condition despite what had been said to the con- trary. The proposition was carried without opposition.—It was next proposed that the land lords of the adjacent houses should be asked to put the private drains in proper condition and this was agreed to.—Mr E. W. Evans said he as one of the landlords was prepared to comply with the request of the Council, but he must reiterate that the private drains were on the whole in a satisfac- tory condition. UPPERFIELD-STKEET DRAINAGE. Mr David Meredith proposed that the flushing tank in the possesdon of the Council should be utilised in connection with the drainage of Upper- field ttreet. -.Nl r Griffith Owen seconded and Mr Eh ward Williams supported the proposition which was agreed to.—On the proposition of Dr Jones, it was resolved that the Streets Committee with the Surveyor should see to the work being carried cut. ENGLISH TERRACE. The Surveyor stated in reply to the Mxyor, that the nuisance complained of in certain houses in English-terrace had been abated.—Mr Edward Williams Hear, hear. BONT FAWR. The Surveycr reported that the County Surveyor visited the toV\'n that day and tock mmsur-menis with the view of preparing an estimate of the coit of widening the road rear Bont Fawr He added that there appeared to be some misunderstanding somewhere. The County Surveyor informed him that the County Council would only pay half of the cost of widening a certain portion of the road. The letter sent by the County Council to the Council Slid they were prepared to bear t wo-thirds of the expense.—Mr E. W. Evans suggested that the matter should be defetred and that inquiries should be made.—The suggestion was adopted, it being further decided, Oil the proposition of Dr Jones, t" write to the County Counci: asking what t.eey ii id decided in regard to the matter, THE COUNCIL KFSOI.YK TO c THE SLAUGHTER 110 US K. The letter was read from Mr II, F, Carpenter, proprietor of the Cambrian Brewery — "June 20th.—I must again call the attention of the Council to the terrible noise made by sheep, lambs. and calves, most particularly by ca Qz, which are kept in the slaughter-hoase for t.venty- four hours and upwards without food. It is doubt- less, unnecessary for me to go nto any fanner de- tail a I have wr t en s many t'me, to t ee Council upon the mcttrr tha: they mint be fully of the condition of things They must also be fully aware that in spite of the amusement which they have had heretofore at my expense o.er this matter that it is impossible for anybody to sleep during the whole of any Wednesday night. Two weeks ago (this occurs every week) in particular, we were treated to a duet between two calve?, la-ting for twenty hours a treat which the Council can thoroughly appreciate. If any lnemb r of the Council w ho is fond of music would like to accept my hospital,, zy (laughter)—ami stay with me on any Wednesday night, I snail be pleased to entertain him. He might then if not driven starktaring mad in con- sequence be inclined to take compassion upon his less fortunate fellow creatures. I do not want to be forced unwillingly into law again in order to obtain what is just and reasonable, but I do hope tha in order to save any further trouble and litigation this terrible nuisance will hereafter cease."—Dr Jones a-ikediftheyaccf-ptedthe invitation to stay Oiere on Wednesday night if they would be supplied with beer? (Laughter).—The Mayor said that wis the first letter they had received from Mr Chu-penter.— 1 Mr Wynne Williams Yes, since the law silit The Mayor said it was necessary for the Council to arrive at a definite decision or they would rue it, They had suffered severely through the recent law- suit.—Dr Jones said he understood that the matter was to be taken into consideration at the next meet- ing, but seeing that there was such a full attend- ance of members, he suggested that it should be con- 1 sidered that evening.—The Inspector said on Wed- I nesday, June 22nd, he visited the slaughter-house, and rerrained until; eleven in the evening with the ( object of testing the accuracy of these statements. t With the exception of a few sheep there were no beasts of any kind there and it was extremely i quiet there. There was no noise whatsoever and } had any of the members been present that evening they would have heard no music. (Laughter.)— s Mr Griffith Owen asked whether the Inspector was accompanied by any person?—The Inspector replied no. He further pointed out that a close watch was r kept on the slaughter-house by the employees of r Mr Carpenter.—Mr E. W. Evans asked if it was true that cattle were kept at the slaughter- ho ti se t for twenty-four hours and upwards without food?- rrancis* Goodwin. the caretaker, who was in attendance, in reply stated that cattle were brought to the slaughter-house in the evening and killed the first thing in the morning. He did not know of any instance where cattle had been' kept without food for twenty-four hours since the law suit.—Mr Wynne Williams asked how many calves were as a rule kept at the slaughter-house at a time. ?- Goodwin replied that there two occasionally, on other occasions one, and sometimes none.—Mr Thomas Parry said it was no use going into details. The Council must decide once and for all whether the slaughter-house was to be closed or not. — Mr Richards thought the matter should be deferred to give them ample time to consider what action to take—Mr Mills thought they should arrive at some decision that evening.-Tiie Acting Clerk, in reply to Mr Mills, said only two butchers attended the Council meeting in response to the invitation of the Council. The two who attended thought it would to be the interests of the Council to close the slaughter-house and stated it that would be no hardship to the butchers if this were done.—Mr Richards said one butcher, Mr John Davies, arrived at the hall after the meeting was over. He had intended urging the Council t. keep it open. He killed a large number of cattle during I the year.—Goodwin, the caretaker, in reply to questions, said, Mr Davies had only killed one calf this^ year at the slaughterhouse. (Laughter.)—It having been decided to discuss the question in its entirety that evening, Mr Griffith Owen invited Mr John Edwards to move his deferred resolution.— Mr Edwards accordingly moved that the slaughter- house should be closed. He referred once more to the financial loss in connection with the slaughter-house. The receipts during the p-ist five years averaged £ 3 16s per year whilst the expenses amounted to about 923. This meant a loss of A:21 Pe year on its working alone. The building had already cost 9900 and between payment of interest, &c., it was costing them about f50 a year. They had invited the butchers to give their opinion on the matter and two appeared before the Council, As ratepayers these butchers thought it advisable to close the slaughter-house. He hoped that the discussion which would now take place would be quite apart from what was contained in Mr Carpenter's letter.—Mr Richards pointed out the necessity of animals being slaughtered in the proper manner and that the beasts should be fit for human food. Without a public slaughter house this would be hardly possible. They would have but 'little authority over private slaughter-houses.-Mr Richard Mills said looking at the matter from a financial point of view, it would be best to close the slaughter-house, but they must also look at the matter from a sanitary point-of view. That was a point of pre-eminent importance. Even if the building had cost four times what it had cost, the Council must look after ;he health of the town. He feared that if the laughter-house were closed, animals would be lsughtered in houses—in kitchens and cellars- bus endangering the health of the occupants. To )e without a public slaughter-house would be nimical to health, but he favoured the suggestion ;o close the present slaughter-house provided a slaughter-house was erf cted in another part of the :own. He felt sure that it could be done at a -mall co t. — Mr Richards suggested that the epiuio.i of the Medical he letore the Council amveel at a decision. — Dr Jones of tlizi Iic- uid one that the Council should give t hen- most -orioits consieeri.tion He fJt that if tin* present -laughte'r-lioh-e was el iseh ti id MOW one not [feted in its phine, tee Counci! wnnhl b l.-k:i"h a barkwuhl st-"p. He nnt'e- tni e.i that, from a s-anitae*/ aed hear '*> p.int of ■-i-'vv 1 hat or- to-.vn a-ei j in ;e "ih'iti t nave ;x -oniric slnuhht- r;h<>me f- r the ''f tie- IiuWin r:5 ;>nd ljjse-"v '• Ven r-!t *0 rs an; in- [¡", d". 1 w-is Mti'pne, d arid >1 -n oe e eh to li ci th't i the. ev '-a*, i.i'- f.d l> e;i i (I í t t' n e; tit.* iee; i--v. mi,I je sin j J J'li tii t y e; :l en nnenr n of lie.v i- ■.e: i'.tm-e, or nnne (If LÎ1(:j, w- old have ;h.t":nl- d their n-t 1 -.i: 1 r. (iis'y \i) ere 1 o-d ;vd th- v htd nor In to 1:iF:: vh.'t m £ "iio hr'h iit v- as kf pt en- n (;1' not. f v vg i', in i ke flIi the to ¡j" t ,1_I!hb-:r h 'sc, 11 ■■ ,), j; said it he Jon■ ci! <!<<• .!•••! tn ,ia"ry ii- "U, 'ho illi., ,Il:; won,! I e:> o Iii) a.f.-ri; <0 *.<» C'<nh!y with 1110-h. I by] oe- r. s v ()1Ii¡1 c) h. th ah"- t5 — M e .Vi "j:th;j v;v -"in.;) I'q. o u-oied ii; I tli-' i hieght r-' < n-e vras L !I t,l !I I v yr.v\ — Mr M. Poo1:, p ':h it is nil •• it ro s ty nr. on :I! h ill t n h. V J" s f p ■■■■ d tin Se i- C- i; n- t hM n-1 c! ci I Ins; enter And 1 hliii p o.- ich hem Ir ;s»t M (ei-h -he, the' ci hor. h- Jom s, prec ;1 b-igo » mnix-v or raif p y: r.> .ml -J i ) ) I\ I I" hhi o l ,0 m ..t- J, J 11. reason in carrying on the s'itughter- house, thinking i: was ton great a dr iw (;!] tneir pockets. T ¡ ,cy considered that there was ro reason in paying X30 a year when they received f3 16s in return. Another important, reason why the present sl .ughter-house should be closed was that they did not know at what moment they would he again landed in sinrlar trouble to that they had just passed through. He felt that since the last lawsuit a sword hung over their heads which might drop any moment upon them. It would 1 be a great calamity if the town was landed in a similar difficulty again and he believed that the best plan would be to close the present slaughter- house without delry and without, incurring further expense on it and that the Council should look out for a site to build a smaller and less expensive one, but one which would still meet the wants and re- quirements of the district—Mr Mills said it was not correct to say that the receipts were only f3 16s. He knew of two persons paying f3 and £ 2. —Mr Richards And I know of another person paying 15s.—Mr Wynne-Williams thought the Council should ascertain whether they were in a position to close the slaughter-house. HI" propcsed that this information should first be obtained.— The Mayor It is no use. We are threatened again, as you see.— Mr Thomas Parry inquired wnether Mr Carpenter could take action against the Council because cf the noise by the cattle ?—Mr Mil's again rose, when Mr Edwards drew attention to the tact that tins was the third time for him to sptak —The Mayor concurred end said the Standing Orders must be observed. — Mr Mills paying no heëd to the ktter observation and addressing Mr Edwards, siid he desired to propose that before deciding to close the slaughter-house the Council should proceed with the erection of another slaueh'er-houso. They were not children and thev should act like men.—Mr Griffith Given seconded the proposition of Mr John Edwards. Having remarked upon the scant use made of the slaughter- house by the but?hr-rs, Mr Owen pointed out that there were no public slaught-r-houees at Criccieth, Portmadoc, Barmouth, Towyn, Bala, Llangollen, Wrexham, and other towns. He endorsed the remarks of Dr Jonps that the ratepayeis were in favour of closing the slaughter-house.—Mr John Williams concurred and said the peisons for whom it was erected made no use of it. (Htar, hear.) Mr Ed. Williams spoke to the same effect and re- f. rrcd to the lack of interest bken in the matter by the butchers Only two of them appeared in re- sponse to the Council's invita'ion. He was of opinion that the building could be utilised for ,t more profitable purpose. As they were aware, the ',i-! liotI I -ny use Cf tt.,e he mii'lu explain in reply to Mr Mills tlu.t no p<r sen could slang!,ter in a house, either ;n the rr kitchen. The won hi to be slaughtered in a placc certified by the Council ami complying with the byelaws. — Mr E. V. Evans did not see the necessity of a public slaughter- it The town had provided a place for the butchers, but they did not use it. If they desired to be k"pt opened they should have responded to lie invit ition of the Council. He would like Mr Mi t: stlte for whom the slauHhter-Lonse would lne absolutely necessaiy — Mr Richards For Mr John Davies, — Mr Evans Who has only killed one calf th s yer (Loud laughter.)—Mr Mills said the opinion or else officers should be obtained, HI regard te> the question. The Medical Officer was not present. Re would like to have the cpinicn of tne in-.pec: or in regird to it — The Mayor t The have expr essed their 11:011 lie opinion oj) the matU-r. The question is out r.t c r(ler. -Mr Mills: No, it is not cut- of order.—Mi- Edwards having replied to the objpetions 1 nised, there were cries f vcte," vote." — Mr Mills I protest ag;inst vcting without having had the opinion of the Medical Officer.—Tne Mayor: You are out of order, Richard Mills.— Mr Mills I say, John Jones, that I am urol out of order. I propose that we get the information from the officers.—The Mayor (to Mr Wynne Williams): D,-) you s(,coiicl Iii;i We shall see who will conquer.Mr Wynne Williams ultimately seconded Mr Mills's amendment.— On being put to ti e vote, on'Y three voted for the amendment, viz.. Messrs R. Mills, ynne Y\ illiams. and R. Richards. —There voted for the proposition to close, the slaughter-bouse, irinp, viz the Mayor, Messrs E. kV. J'vane, Ed. illiams, John Edw ards. Dr ,loues, Del. Mereoith, Griffith Owen, John Williams, and Thomas Parry.—The proposition having been de- clared carried, Mr John Edwards proposed and Mr Meredith seconded that the slaughter- house should be closed in 'a fortnigh t md this was agreed to, a proposition jy Mr Edward Williams to close in a month being withdrawn.—Mr Mills desired the Clerk to place on record that he protested pgainst the closure of the ilaughter-house before the opinion of the Medical Officer and Inspector had been ascertained.—On :he proposition of Mr E. W. Evans, seconded by Mr Wynne Williams, it was agreed to write to the [,ocal Government Board stating the decision of the oullcil, It was resolved to write to Mr Carpenter itating that his complaint was being inquired into. PAYMENT OF RATES. Mr Parry said he understood from Mr Jones, the ate collector, that there was JE7 or fS of the last ate unpaid.—Mr Wynne Williams proposed that )roceedings should be taken against the defaulters inifsa they paid within a certain time and the pro- )osition was agreed to. FORTHCOMING INQUIRY. The Mayor said the next matter was to make arrangements for the inquiry to be held under the auspices of the County Council on Thursday July 7th, into the application of the Council for au order to extend the district.—Mr Jones proposed that the arrangements such as the preparation of evid- ence should be undertaken by a committee.—Mr Wynne Williams and Mr G. Owen seconded.—Mr John" Edwards It is a public matter and should not be treated in committee.—Dr Jones said it was committee work entirely. He inteuded proposing Mr Edwards on the Committee.—It was then agreed to appoint a committee. Messrs John Edwards and Richard Richards were nominated but they declined, the former stating that he was gsing to give evidence against the application whilst the latter said he had changed his mind on the (lueSti(ID,-The following were ultimately appointed on the Committee :—The "Mayor, Messrs R. Mills, G. Owen, Wynne Williams, and David Meredith. HANGING CLOTH ICS IN TIIE STREET. Attention was again called to this matter, Mr Rd. Richards stating that the nuisance continued unabated. He warned tne Council that'unlcss the nuisance ceased within a month he would take action ngainst them.—The Surveyor said if they gave him instructi -lis to take proceedings he would at once do so, but he could not act unauthorised.— Mr Richards thereupon proposed tnat proceedings should be taken ag insv offenders, but found no secon(iei, -Dr Jones did not see where else the tenants could hang the clotees unless the landlords provided them with a suit tble place.—Mr Ed ward Williams said one of the landlords was willing to co-operate in the rental of a suitable place.—Mr Richards reminded Dr Jones that persons living in English-ten' ice were quite as good as thoee living in the district of Dr Edward Jones.—Two sug- gestions were made by Mr G. Owen and Mr Ed. Williams, but the Surveyor said those had been carried out already without success. It was ultimately resolved on the proposition of Mr John Edwards, seconded by Air Wynne Williams, to write to the landl rds stating that unless they pro- vided a suitable place for hanging the clothes pro- ceedings would have to be taken against the offenders, whoever they might be, by the Council. DEFERRED. The motion of Mr Ed. Williams as to the neces- sity of providing new plates for the names of the streets was deferred to the next meeting.—The Council rose after sitting for two hours and a half.

CRIBYN. SUCCESS.—Mr John Jones of Tanlan, Cribyn, has successfully passed the responsions examina- tion and also gained a scholarship of f75 per annum tenable for three years at Jesus College, Oxford. He was prepared for the examination by the Rev David Evans at the Preparatory School, Cribvn

BAKMOUTH. NOVELTY.—A traction engine made its first appearance in the town this week. The engine is the property of Mr 1). E. Davies who intends using it iustead of horses to carry goods from the steamer to the country. MOTOR CAR.—On Thursday last one of these machim s containing four passengers passed through toe town on its way to Harlech. This being the first r»ppeaiance of the horseless carriage at Bar- mouth, the inhabitants were interested. The nuviiiine travelled at the rate of about six miles an honr and the noise earned could be heard a distance of se'-errJ hundred yards. METHODIST CHAPELS.—In consequence of the k< ret.ions to the oigati chamber at the Caersalem 1 hanici., no set" ices were held there last Sunday. Toe members attended the services at Christ Cntii-dt and -att Chapel, both these places of vvor-ii.p bo.eg overcrowded. Services were also .•cot as tne Paise! Chapel. In all probability the a 'i• ■ ions to C-ivieawem Chapel will be completed V y. /•(.-••IISIINT TO AN EXCURSIONIST.—On Saturday 1 .sr. a. ot, noon, whilst a youug man named Alfred Wii.iitm Bryin, of Birmingham, was riding a pony <ti tin t.H Marinc-ptrade the aninul became restive and I', was thrown off and fell headlong upon some stones, Dr Pring attended to his injuries, nicli inoUided shock aud a cut on the head, and u aft, a a iew hours' resi the patient was alhwed to ret: tu in me in the evening 111 charge of his friends. EXCURSION.—On Saturday an excursion arrived 1 com Birmingham in connection with the works of Messrs Bell:s & Co, engineers. Close upon a thousand came by the excursion. The weather was i the clay and the excursionists had plenty 1. cope for enjoying themselves. A large number t,, a gliiilp,,e at t)ie !MVeiy vi. w o' the estuary to be obtained from this Wi is tin exception of a few persons who in- an(I quarrelled ahiontt't the;selves, the trippers conducted them- H-:V.:S admirably. Tin th —On Wednesday of last week the members' of Fenrliyndeudraeth, Portmadoc, and Ciiccir.th branches of the Church of England Young Women's Friendly Society visited the town. The party numbered about one hundred, were accompanied by Mrs Manfield of the Rectory, Pen- rhyn Miss Homfrey. Portmadoc, and other ladies. Refreshments were partaken at the St. Ann's Rcstauiant, the catering of Mrs Morris being con- sidered excellent. The weather being favourable, the young puopie enjoyed themselves thoroughly. The places of interest in the district were visited. The view of the estuary from the bridge proved a source of PUBLIC FOOTPATHS.—It is well known that Bar- mouth owes its popularity to the unrivalled charms of the surrounding scenery mere than to anything else. Tne picturesque hills in the neighbourhood of Art-hog have always been a great attraction. They are within easy distance and the summits of most of them are accessible by lanes and footpaths. Public rights over some of these paths has been disputed from time to time and more than one appeal to law tas been made. The Parish Council of Arthog is taking steps to reassert the public rights t, certain Plths within its district. The Council has caused a notice to be put up near the Church, stating that the path leading from that place along the stream to the fallsls-jioblic. With- in a yard of this notice, however, is another stating that it is private and that trespassers will be prose- cuted. APPOINTMENT OF SURVEYOR AND INSPECTORS— A special meeting of the Urban District CouiJ'il wa-i held on Tuesday evening.—The Rev J, Gwynoro Davies, the mayor, presided.—The object of the meeting was to appoint a surveyor and inspector of nuisances.—Four applications were received for the post. The replicants were Mr P. G. Atkinson (Eareham), Mr O. Owens (Bronyfoel), Captain H. Mcrris (Barmouth), and Mr J. Adams, the former surveyor.—Mr J. Richards proposed and Mr O. Williams seconded, that Mr Adams be reappointed surveyor and inspector at a salary of f80 per -Seven members voted for the proposition and four against, it.—The motion was declared carried. It was resolved that the appointment should be made annually, and that tne Surveyor should devote the whole of his time to the work of the Council snd the preparation of plane. TRAWLING.—On Monday the steamer John Fell" of the Lancashire Sea Fisheries Committee paid a surprise visit to the district and during the day put into the harbour. Although the amalgama- tion scheme has not yet coine into operation, the Lancashire Committee renders valuable assistance to the Western Sea Fisheries Committee, Numer- ous complaints have been recently made regarding certain trawlers from Hoylake and elsew here, which it is alleged, come within the three-mile limit, thna c'ntravening the byelaws of the Wsu-rn Sea Fisheries Committee. The Com- •tiiiree communicated wit h the Lancashire Com- iniiteo on the natter with the result that the John Fell" appeared urexp-etedly on the scene, and it w as understood caught one trawler trawling within the limits on the southern part of the di. ttict. It is to be hopad that the Western S Fisheries Committee will take proceedings ilr:ai.th. toe defaulters, if only to serve as a Narnfng t cin:rs. The ste.niner left the harbour on Tuesday on ar.c'her cruise, her destination being unknown. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL (Special Meeting), To'-HAY. JUNE 28TH.— Present: The R-v Gwynoro Davies, Captain Evan Richards, H. Wy n Williams, 0. Williams, W. Owen, John Parry, Jorn Richards-, D. E. Davies, Edward Williams, H. Evans Mr W, George, clerk, and Mr Johu Adams, surveyor. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL SITE. It was proposed by Mr John Parry, seconded by Mr John Richards s>nd carried unanimously, that this site should be re-conveyed on payment of the Council s cost cf transfer by the Countv Governing Y. ADVERTISING TIIK TOWN. The Chairman read a letter iu regard to this matter from Mi' C. S. Denniss and it was resolved liHt a eony of the publication referred to by Mr Dennis* be sent for, CORKLC PON DI'NCE. The question of reading correspondence in Council befcie being considered by the committee was dis- cussed, and the Clerk was directed that letters other than those he thought of an urgent character should go before the committees bcfoie coming be- fore the Council. PROPOSED DEDICATION OF THE FORESHORE. The Clerk made a report on the proposed dedica- tion of the foreshore by Mr David Davies.—It was proposed by Mr John Parry, seconded by Mr Hugh Evans and carried unanimously that the ClCl'k as solicitor should see Mr Davies upon the matter that day and, further, that the Chairman, Mr H. Evans ami the Clerk sii -uld see Mr Davies to try to come to final terms with reference to the dedication. RATES. The Rate Collector presented his monthly report, which was considered satisfactory. THE WATERWORKS. Mr Thomas Roberts, the engineer, applied for a cheque for E50 on account.— Mr Q. Williams moved that f20 be paid on account and that the Engineer < lould be asked to furnish particulars as to how the sum of f50 was arrived at.—Mr Hugh Evans seconded the proposition which was carried.

LONDOIN. WEDDING.—On Monday last an interesting ceremony was performed at the newly-rebuilt Jewin Chapel in London. The occasion was the wedding of Mr Thomas Richards, merchant, Fetter-lane, London, with Miss Lizzie Edwards, daughter of Mr W. Edwards, Cwmystwyth, Cardiganshire. The bridegroom and bride are well known among the London Welsh community. As this was the first marriage in the famous Chapel since its extensive alterations, a large crowd had congregated to wit- ness the ceremony. The Rev J. E. Davies, M.A., officiated, and Mr Benjamin James acted as best man, wrilo- the bride was attended by Miss Jenkins, Netting Hili, as maid, and was given away by her brother. The presents were numerous and costly and came from a wide circle of ae- quaintances. At the close of the wedding ceremony, the Rev J. E. Davies received a cheque of 100 guineas from the groom as a donation tovva-ds the building fund of the Chape. On behalf of the Church, he was warmly thanked by the minister. Aster a sumptuous wedding break- i't.nt:, A the usual toasts were given, the young couple left for Wales on their honeymoon trip.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES, ABERYSTWYTH. AWARD OF SCHOLARSHIPS, 1898. At a meeting of the Senate held 22nd June, 1S9S, the following scholarships and exhibitions were re- e-.eeii cr na the result of the work of session, JS97-9S G. A. Parry, 940 G. A. T. Davies, £40; John S. Davie, £ 40; H. J. Fleure, ■C.'O; O. T. Jones, E25; Amy Brooks, £ 20; Richard Ridge, £ 20; Camilla Thomas, £ 20; Charles O'Brien, ;Cli-) Amy M. Bodkin, 1:15 Thomas Picton, fl5 John Hughes, 915; Jane E. Walker, £ 15; J. Burlington, fl5; Margaret E. Hill, £15; Gwen James. £15 Claudia Morgan, £ 15 Edward Jones, £15; Dora Turner, £10 John Williams, flO T. C. James, £10; Winifred L. James. flO; S. 0. Morgan. £ 10; Elizabeth L. Davies, EIO Sarah A. Jones (eo-ditionally), £ J0 E. E. Kempster, £10; Ruby Ethei ing'011, £ 10; Edward Edwards, £ 10; K J. P. Ashwell, flO; Edith M. Edmonds, £10; T. Davies, £ 10; C. M. M. Trayler, 910; E. A. Weaver, 910 Benjamin Morgan, flO; Agnes M. Newman, flO Samuel M. Powell, jElO Dorothy M. Issard, f5 Edward Evans, E5 Florence E. Burns, f5 J. H. Shaxby, £ 5 Ella Bramfito, ;Cr) Edith M. Lockyer, £5. Closed scholarships—Wm. T. Ellis (Clarke), 930; David Williams (R, H. Richards), £ 20 Elsie B. A. Godet (Elizabeth Davies, Brynteifi), £15 Margaret E. Pnillips (Mrs T. Jones, Conway), £ 10. Agricultural scholarship. — John E. Jones, £ 20. Normal exhibitions.—Annie T. Tucker, flO; Edith E. Quick, flO William J. Williams, JElO William H. Darby, flO Henry Thomas, 910 Eleanor E. Smye, £10; Lilian M. Cooke, JElO; Dora T. Williams, £5.