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ABERYSTWYTH. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL MANAGERS, FRI- DAY, Jr-LY 7TH.-Present: Mr George Davis, J chairman, presiding; Mrs Jessy Williams, vice- chairman Mrs James (Dolybont), the Rev T. Levi, Professor T. Genese, 5Iessrs R. J. Jones, Rd. Richards (Gwarfelin), Miss Maria Jones, 51essrs John Evans, clerk; Dd. Samuel, head- master and Miss Ewart, senior mistress. DRILL INSTRUCTOR. Sergeant Long wrote applying for his salary to be increased from f5 to .£ 10 a year. If he wtre paid at the rate of a half-penny per head he would only receive f3 10s 5d per term.—Mr R..J. Jones proposed that the application should be rcf. t ied to the Finance Committee.—The proposition was carried, it being stated that there were app'icaots for the vacant posts on the staff who could teach drilling and if one of these applicants were appointed the appointment of Sergeant Long would have to be terminated.—Professor Genese: Yeu would not let the appointment of a teacher turn on a question of drill ?—Mr Jones: Certainly cot. The Committee can consider the whole question and report. APPLICATION. An application was received from a representa- tive of the British College Christian Union for per- mission to connect a water pipe with the water supply of the County School frcm July 29th to August 7th, it being the intention of the members of the Union to camp on the adjoining field on those days.—Mr R. J. Jones suggested that the Chairman and the Clerk should be empowered to grant the application provided the Town Council offered no objection and that the Union made good any damage.—The suggestion was adopted. FINANCE COMMITTEE'S REPORT. The Clerk brought up the report of the Finance Committee recommending payment of bills amounting to f40 3s lOcI, the purchase of appliances for the science and art section of the school, and of an ordnance map of the district.—Professor Genese thought the purchase of an ordnance map un- necessary. It was a luxury and he did not see the good of spending money on luxuries, having regard to the fact that there was no money to throw away. —The Clerk They might have a map of their own district as well as maps of other districts.—Mr R. J. Jones and the Rev T. Levi concurred. — The report was adopted. MORE LIGHT NEEDED. Mrs Jessy Williams called attention to the de- fective light in the drawing department of the School and suggested that a new window should be provided.—On the proposition of Mr R. J. Jones, the matter was referred to the Finance Committee. SCIENCE TEACHKRSHIP. The Finance Committee recommended that the following three candidates out of the thirty-five who had sent in applications for the post of science teacher should be interviewed by the Managers before making the appointment :—Mr John H. Howell, B.A., B.Sc (Lond), 1st classhonours physics, formerly of the Old Bank School, Aberystwyth, assistant to Professor Genese at the U.C.W., Aber- ystwyth, also of E.E. Department, Kings College, London H. B. Milne, A.R.C S. (nearly forty S.R. certificates), of the Victoria Institute, Worcester and B. Jordan Smith, A.R.C.S., F.C.S., 1st class honours in chemistry (S.R. certificates), science master of the Endowed School, Longton. and formerly of Llandyssul County School.—Professor Genese said Mr Howell was a most competent and brilliant teacher.—It was stated that Mr Howell bad only just returned from Zurich where he had been conducting research work.—Several members thought it unnecessary to interview the other can- didates and suggested the appointment forth- with of Mr Howell.—Mr Richards, however, favoured the recommendation of the Finance Com- mittee aad the Chairman was of the same view.— In a further conversation, it was stated that Prin- cipal Roberts strongly recommended the appoint- ment of Mr Howell.—Professor Genese said he was prepared to move his appointment that day.—It having been proposed and seconded that Mr Howell should be appointed at a salary of £ 120 a year provided his health was satisfactory, the Chairman moved an amendment that the three candidates recommended should be interviewed.— Mrs James seconded the amendment.—The Chair- man, Mrs James, and Mr R. J. Jones voted for the amendment and Professor Genese, Mrs Williams, Mr Richards, and the Rev T. Levi voted for the proposition which v.as thereupon declared carried. ASSISTANT MISTRESS-SHIP. The Finance Committee recommended that the following five candidates out of eighty candidates for the post of assistant mistress (salary £80) should be interviewed by the Managers :—Miss Katherine M. Green, L.L.A. (St Andrews), Miss Edith M. Theobald, B.A. (London). Miss S. M. Morgan (Camb. Higher), Miss S. E. Thomas (Lond. matric. 1st division), Aberyatwyth, and Miss A. Torode (Camb Higher).—Mrs James thought the applicant with the highest qualifications should be appointed. —Professor Genese said the Managers should avoid being charged with favouritism.—Mrs Williams a.nd Mrs James, Miss Jones, and Professor Genese were in favour of interviewing Miss Green and Miss Theobald only, but Mr R. J. Jones and the Rev T. Levi, Mr Richards, and the Chairman thought the other candidates including the local applicants should be interviewed.—The Senior Mistress said Miss Green and Miss Theobaldcould give instruction in drilling.—The Rev T, Levi We must have one who understands Welsh. (Laughter.)—On a divi- sion, three propositions being put up, it was agreed on the casting vote of the Chairman tc interview Miss Green, Miss Theobald, Miss S. M. Morgan, and Miss S. E. Thomas. ENTRANCB SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION. The Governors appointed Mrs Jessy Williams and Mr Richards as the representatives of the Managers in the capacity of superintendents at the annual entrance scholarship examination to be deld shortly at the school. PUPILS FROM THE ENVIRONS, Mrs James drew attention to the proposal which J Mrs Humphreys-Owen had brought before the Montgomeryshire County Governing Body to write to the Charity Commissioners asking them to con- sent tt the scheme being amended in its relation to fees, with the view of charging pupils at the county schools from outside the county which the school was situated the actual cost of their education. This would mean a"considerable increase in the^fees of pupils outside the district, if it was carried into effect. For instance the twelve pupils attending Machynlleth County School from Berth and district would have to THY considerably moru thau they paid at present and she (Mrs James) suggested that the Managers of the Aberystwyth School should do all they could in the future to cater for pupils from the district of Borth. At present the railway service was incon- venient, and she thought the Governors should ap- proach the Railway Company with a view to a't.er- ing the times of the local trains so as to meet with the requirement of any pupils from the district of Borth.—The Headmaster said it would be ruina- tion to some of the county schools of lontgomery. shire if the proposal of Mrs Owen was adopted. I ne chances were that it would not be adopted.— The Chairman and Mr R. J. Jones approved the suggestion of Mrs James aud it was agreed to place the matter on the agenda for the next meeting.— The Governors then rose. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL, MONDAY, JCLY Mr John Morgan, vice-chair- man, presiding; the Rev John Davies and Mr F. Jones, Caelanymaesmawr 5Iessrs Lewis Richards and John Iorgan, Cwjnrheidol; Wm. Morris, Cyfoethybrenin; R. O. Junes, Henllys W. A. Miller, hsaynore; R. Jenkins, Llancyn- felin Evan Richards, Llanfihangel Lower E. J. Evans, Llangwyryfon Daniel Morris, Llan, ilar Evan Lewis, Llanfihangel Haminiog David Lloyd, Vaenor Lower: Hugh Hughes, clerk; D. Davies, assistant clerk; the surveyors, and the Inspector. LLANBADARX WATER WORK. A letter was read from the architect, Mr George Jones, certifying that the work in connection with the water supply had been completed, having been carried out in a manner very crediable to the Con- tractor (Mr William Edwards).—It was agreed to pass the amount due to the Contractor, £661 (in- eluding £35 5s extras), on the proposition of Mr w. A. Miller, seconded by the Rev J. Davies.— The following letter from the Town Clerk was read :—" The application of the Aberystwyth Rural District Council for permission to connect the water supply to private houses at Llanbadarn has been considered by the Town Council at their meeting held on the 14th inst., and a resolution was passed that no connection be allowed except those included in the scheme which was sanctioned by the Council and approved by the Local Govern- ment Board and the Borough Surveyor was io. structed to cut off auy private supply made forth- with." XEW BRIDGES Mr E. J. Evans brought up the report of the Committee appointed to visit a spot near Llan- gwyryfon where a bridge is wanted. He said Mr Loxdale had intimated that he would be glad to supply the stones for the bridge. Mr Charles Davies was willing to undertake the work for £25 provided the Council became responsible for the cartage. Mr Evans added that farmers in t e dis- trict had promised to do the haulage of stones.— Mr Evan Richards said there was a real necessity for abridge.—The matter was adjourned, the Com- mittee to make enquiries by the next meeting and ascertain exactly what the parish would do in the matter and bring in an estimate.—A letter was read from Mr J. E. James in reference to the pro- posed bridge at Melindwr, stating that he would undertake to collect JE15 towards the expense and guarantee that the greater part of the haulage would be done free of charge.—Mr W. A. 5Iiller, Mr Evan Richards, Mr Lewis Richards, and others spoke of the necessity for having a bridge built here and it was decided that the Surveyor should submit an estimate of the cost at the next meeting. The District Surveyor sub mitted tenders for the building of a bridge Over the Clettwr.—It was agreed to ask local firms to send tenders, on the proposition of Mr liller, and to hold a special meeting for the purpose ot deciding the matter. AN APPLICATION. A letter was read from Mr J. Morgan, Pyllau uchaf, Llanfihangel y-Creuddyn, asking permission to deepen a gutter across the road in order to use it for conveying water from his water wheel to the meadows.—Mr E. Richards, proposed, and Mr E. Jones seconded that permission be granted. LLANCYNTELIN WATER SUPPLY. Mr Richard Jenkins asked the Clerk whether he would make out a list of thë expenses incurred in connection with the Llancynfelin water supply with a view to their being charged upon the con- sumers as had been done in other districts ?—The Clerk said he would submit a list at the next meeting. INSPECTOR'S REPORT. The Inspector presented his monthly report which was dealt with. He said nothing had been done towards remedying the s'ate of a house at Alltgcchyaiynydd. It was stated that the house was 1D a bad stte and belonged to a cerrain com- pany.—The InspFctor was instructed to serve a final notice.—A matter in connection with Borth was mentioned in the report which the Council decided to deal with in private owing to the possi- bility of the interests of the place as a health resort being injured by publicity.—The Chairman said if there was anything the matter at Devil'*) Bridge or Ponterwyd it was always reported.—On the proposition of .\11' :\1 iller, a corn-11ittee was appointed to look into the question of the water supply of Waunfawr. NEW EntDINOS. A building committee being rendered necessary by the adoption of new bylaws dealing with new buildings, the following were appointed Messrs David Lloyd, Charles Davies, \V. A. Miller, W. Morris, J. Morgan, Richard Jenkins, and Richard James.—The Council then rose. TOWN COUNCIL COMMITTEES. THE SHEDS QUESTION. SITE FOR A MARKET HALL. THE HORN-BLOWING NUISANCE. 1IR HOPKINS'S LEASE. HARBOUR COMMITTEE. —A meeting of the Harbour Committee was held cn londay evening, there be- ing present 5Ies:-rs Robert Doughton, in the chair Peter Jones, D. C. Roberts (mayor), Captain Doughton, R. Peake, Evan Hugh James, J. P. Thomas, and Isaac Hcpkins A. J. Hughes, town clerk H. L. E\ans, borough accountant; Rees Jones, borough surveyor; Dr Thomas, medical officer and James Evans, sanitary inspector. A letter was-read from the Nobel Explosives Company with reference to a complaint by the Council of a breach of the bylaws said to have been committed by the master of the company's steamer "1armion." Presuming the offence to be the discharging of cer- tain explosives on the 26th May without waiting for the attendance oi the Harbour 51aster, the matter had already been reported to them and the master had been censured for his conduct. It had been pointed out to him that his orders required from him the most implicit compliance with the rules and bylaws of every port which he might visit and that the prospect of delay to his steamer (his excuse in the present case) would not in any case be accepted. They safely assured the Council that no such breach of regulations would be committed in future. The Committee considered the explanation satisfactory. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.—A meeting of the Public Works Committee was held on Monday evening under the presidency of Alderman Peter Jcnes, when Mr D. C. Roberts said he understood that the road at Plas Crug was to be widened but the Surveyor said if it was done the summer crop would be lost of the land to be taken in.—51r D. C. Roberts added that the town lost the advantage of having the roadway widened for the summer. Captain Doughton asked if the steam roller could not be taken over the western part of the town ? High-street, Vulcan-place, Prospect-place, and St. Michael's-placa were in a very bad state and it was now in the height of the summer.—The Chairman asked if St. Michael's-place anould be done now as it was contemplated widening that road?—Captain Doughton said that did not affect the road or the streets in the other places mentioned. The Gas Company had been cutting up the streets and now was the time to take the steam roller over the streets.—Mr D. C. Roberts said that repairs were wanted and that it would be well to take the roller over even for a short time.—The Chairman said that whatever expense was incurred it could be recovered from the Gas Company. — Captain Doughton did not know if the Council had ever been re-imbnrsed for what Mr Wm. Thomas called attention to when he was a member'of the Council. —The Chairman said the Council wanted the Com- pany to pay for a certain number of years on the basis of two years expenditure and he did not know whether the Council could enforce it in that form.— Captain Doughton stuck to his point and asked that the roller should be taken over the streets in the western part of the town before the end of the season and the Chairman said the Surveyor would see to it. —Mr Isaac Hopkins said it was advisable that the street should be widened near the Ysgoldy, but the Chairman said that had better be left for a while as it involved a question of the conditions under which the place was held from the Council.—Mr Robert Doughton said there was a space in the Churchyard which had never been buried in and if it could be added to the Castle Grounds it would be a public advantage. — The Chairman said it had been taken from the Castle and never used and the Town Clerk believed he was right in saying that it had never been conse- crated.—The Chairman humorously believed that Mr Doughton was a great authority on ecclesiasti- cal law a.nd might be able to answer the question. —Dr Thomas, the medical officer, presented his report for the quarter ended June which gave a list of notices served, including one in respect of a house unfit for habitation. Scarlet fever cases existed up to May, since which time the town had been free from it. the common lodging-houses were in excellent order and the slaughter-house was well kept. The birth rate for the quarter was 23*1 per 1,000 on 7,971, 25 on 6,695, and 21*6 on 8,500 population includiug visitors and the death rate 12 5 on 8,500, excluding 4 deaths among strangers, and 14'9 on 6,695. The death rate was therefore ? favourable one. Meteorological reports were supplied to the Cambrian Railways and to Mr Hall for the Press Association.—In reply to Captain Doughton, Dr Thoiftas said that weather forecasts were not paid for when they were not received. So much was paid for each telegram. — The Chairman thought the report a favourable one.—Captain Doughton asked a question as to the mortality among infants and Dr Tiaomas said it was somewhat higher than that for the previous quarter and the Chairman said the number was seven under one year.—51r D. C. Roberts said there were more women in the county than men, but he was pleased to see that as far as Aberystwyth was concerned it contributed to the population about an equal proportion of the sexes, which remark led to the Mayor beiug chaffed a little on his celibacy.— In reply to a question, the Inspector said he had now inspected all the houses in the town.—The 51ayor, in looking over the Inspector's books, said that some people complied with the notices to abite nuisances and do repairs while others did not and. though the Council desired to mete out equal treatment to all, there was a feeling of dissatisfac- tion.—The Chairman agreed in thinking that the Council should enforce its notices, and the Town Clerk saying general autnerity could be given to prosecute where there was default, it was agreed to recommend that such general authority should he given by the Council aud that it should be put in force in every case where there was default in complying with the notices.—The Chairman asked the Inspector if he had done anything in the way of inspecting under Trefechan bridge ? 5Iembersof the Council happened to be there and found the condition of the place anything but satisfactory and desired the Inspector to find the offenders.— The Inspecter replied that he had been round cautioning the people.—The Mayor said the In- spector must give great attention to matters of that sort if there were to be put a stop to. The Inspector must follow the matter up and devote time to it.—The Chairman concurred and said the Inspector must combine the offices of amateur detective and sanitary inspector. Those things looked to be really worse than they were.—The Surveyor said he would take away the old tins.— The Chairman said there had been a night inspec- tion of water waste with the result that there had been several detections of waste. In the aggregate there had been thirty-two notices, thirty of which had been complied with.—The Sur- veyor paid there was plenty of water and the lake on Plyulymon was full to overflowing. If there was no rain this summer, there was enough water in the lake and reservoir to supply townspeople and visitors.—Plans for Messrs Hoskng and MIller and for Mr Hugh Oliver were approved.—The Sur- veyor then said Parties are putting up structures on their premises without giving due notice to the Council.—The Chairman: With leases?—The Surveyor Putting up structures.—The Chair- man But there are clauses in your new leases.— The Surveyor I mean in contravention of the bylaw, which pays that every party who puts up a new building must give notice to the Council and submit plans.—The Chairman: But with regard to the Corporation estate you have a clause in the lease.—The Surveyor .Yes, but I do not go upon that.—The Chairman Even in Mr Atwood's leases there is a clause, and there is a clause in the new leases.—The Surveyor I will mention what I have in view. Mr Hall of Ply-nlymon House has put up a large building at the back of hi-i house lately and he cannot have done it in ignor- ance of the bylaws. It is a large building and he has given no notice. Whether it is worth while considering I do not know. I have called Mr Hall's attention to it.—The Chairman It would apply generally.—The Surveyor But that Ï3 the one now.—5Ir Isaac Hopkins Are there any similar buildings put up at the back of other houses in the same locality without notice or plans ?—The Surveyor Well, I give you now that one instance.—The Chairman Perhaps you will see Mr Hughes (the town clerk) without particularizing and see what legal authority is vested in the Council and the application of the same. — Captain Doughton I always understood you could put up any kind of shed on Corporation property.—The Surveyor The bylaws apply to all property.—The Town Clerk The Corporation has no greater advantages or privileges than an ordin ary owner. The bylaws are applicable to all pro- perty.—Mr J. P. Thomas Freeholders?—The Town Clerk They apply to all.—The Chairman In regard to Corporation property, the leases for the pa-t thirty years say no building is to be erected without the consent of the Council.—Captain Doughton The question is simply this. Can they do as they like-put up buildings as they think proper?—The Town Clerk; No, sir.—Captain Doughton Several times since I have been on the Council applications have been made for consent to put up sheds at the back. I can mention several cases now.—The Town Clerk It is quite compe- tent as loog as they do not infringe any bylaw. The Corporation cannot on its own property allow a lrssee to infringe a bylaw.—Cap'ain Doughton Suppose there are two houses close together and the occupier of one puts up a shed which takes off the view or something of the other, is he allowed to do it by the Council ?—The T wn Clerk As far as view is concerned, there is no legal obstruction, but if you interfere with another person's light that opens up another question-light or air. That would be a matter between the tenants The Corporation would only say, We have no objec- tion."—Captain Douuhton Yes, but I have seen it done in the Council to instruct the Surveyor to go and see whether it is an obstruction to another party although the other party did not complain. —Tne Chairman He ha- his rights as owner of the property. In regard to Corporation property you have a clause that persons must submit plans for any additions or alterations.—The Town Clerk I Then it would be a proper thing before you granted leave to one person's property to see that you did not. prejudice another person's property.—The 5Iayor Quite apart from that, in reference to any building, freehold or otherwise, do our bylaws or Public Health Act require pbns to be submitted ? —The Town Clerk Yes.—Thj Mayor Then the Council can only raise one objection to that—that it interferes with che bylaw. But in the other case we con object as ownersof the property.-The Chairman: With regard to the Corporation estate there is a dual authority—the authority of the local authority and the authority of the owner.—Mr Isaac Hopkins In the last two or three years there are two-wheel coaches with ladies and gentlemen regularly and little stables are wanted at the back in which to keep them. There are dozens of them raised all over the town without the consent of the Council, but they are only temporary wood and zinc sheds.—Mr Peake: But tha", does not make it legal.^Mr Hopkins But if you are going to stop one you must stop alL-The Surveyor We don't want to stop, but to bring the matter before the Council.— Mr Thomas With reference to alterations, suppose a person wishes to alter a win dow, being a tenant of the Corporation, can he put in a new window ?—The Town Clerk He cannot convert a plain flat window into a bay window, but there is nothing to prevent him altering the size of the panes of glass. He cannot alter the main walls, party walls, or anything in a structural sense which will really alter the character of the house.—The Chairman No external alterations. The Chairman Then with regard to more general application, let the Surveyor confer with the Town Clerk and bring in a report.—Mr Thomas: Has this shed in question been up long ?—The Chair- man I mean apart from any particular case. It is well to dissociate ourselves from any particular case. If you have been lax in the past — The Mayor It is necessary that you should inform people. They do not know.—The Chairman One is liable to forget. If the Surveyor brings in a re- port and it is made public it will be for the guid- ance of people and they cannot plead ignorance.— Mr Isaac Hopkins From this time out?—Ihe Chairman Yes. The Surveyor will present it in the form of a report.—Mr D. C. Roberts Wa must apply it the same to everyone.—The Chair- man Yes.—The Committee then rose. GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE.—A meeting of the Committee was held on Tuesday, there being present Mr E. P. Wynne, chairman Mr D. C. Roberts, mayor Mr C. M. Williams, Mr T. E. Salmon, Mr Peter Jones, Mr John Jenkins, Mr R. J. Jones, Mr H. L. Evans, borough accountant, and 5Ir Rees Jones, borough surveyor.—The Chairman stated that the oyster seller who was refused by the Council permission to hawk oysters on the Terrace and beach had gone to the beach and took rather a high stand to the effect that he ought not to be stopped while other people were allowed to hawk shrimps and shellfish and other things about the Terrace.—The Town Clerk was directed to take proceedings at once against the oyster hawker and to report to the Council in regard to other matters.— The Chairman called attention to the report of P.S. Phillips on the case of a charabanc being taken all over the town on the pretence of calling at houses for passengers and remarked that P.S. Phillips said that the offence had not been repeated. There were, however, great complaints about another proprietor. The Chairman also called at tention to the unmitigated nuisance caused to the inhabiLants of the town by the incessant blow ing of horns by persons on charabancs and other vehicles. He stated that some years ago the Council put a stop to the ringing of bells about the streets and the blowing of horns, but now horns were blown about the streets all day long —The Town Clerk said the blowing of horns was prohibited by the bylaws passed by the Home Secretary under the Corporation Act.—Mr Salmon said the Council should adhere to the resolu- tion already passed and carry it out.—The Chairman said there might be no objection to blow- ing a horn when rounding a corner but it was wholly unnecessary to keep up the blowing of horns the whole length of the Terrace.—Mr Peter Jones said the Council might ask the Chief Constable to instruct his men to co-operate with the Inspector, who could not be all over the town at once, in the matter of horn blowing and he would go further and say that complaints of that kind ought to be reported direct to the Town Clerk and that he should be authorised to institute proceedings at j once. He might add that touting in Terrace-road was now worse than ever it had been. The Council prohibited touting by the owners of boats and donkeys, but in Portland- road and Terrace-road a person could not go by without haviDg half-a-dozen persons thrust- ing cards into his hands.—The Town Clerk said there would be no harm in once again telling the owners of the vehicles of the power of the Council to cancel licences. — Mr Peter Jones said he saw a case the other day where a person had been fined for doing a thing similar to that complained of and the fine meant deprivation of that person's liceoce. If cancellation of licence followed conviction under the regulations at Aberystwyth, it would be au effective way of dealing with the matter.—Ttie Town Clerk suggested that he should again write saying that if the regulations were not observed licences would be withheld.—Mr Wynne asked if a report would be supplied to the Council, but Mr Peter Jones said the Inspector oughtr to Irt direct to the Town Clerk who would at once in stitute proceedings when he was satisfied therj was evidence to justify proceedings, and Mr D. C Roberts said the thing ought to act mechanically. —It was unanimously agreed that the course sug gested should be adopted and followed strictly up. FINANCE COMMITTEE.—A meeting of the Finance Committee was held ou Tuesday evening, Mr C. 51. Williams presiding and the members mentioned above being present.—The Chairman read a letter from the Gas Company asking for a renewal of site of the Gasworks for building purposes. The Company were anxious to remove to the new site before the seven years allowed by the Act and were anxious to erect on the site offices and show rooms. The Company held the lease of the front for an un- expired term of fifty-one years. -Mr Peter Jones said that the late Mr Thomas occupied the dual position of town clerk and clerk to the Gas Com- pany. The Council agreed that the lease of the trontage should be for the unexpired term of the other property held under the lease, but the deed gave a lease for seventy-five years. As, however, buildings were not put on the land of equal value to the land, it was a question wh-ther the Municipal Corporations Act did not apply and the Council had no power to grant a lease for seventy-five years In his opinion he did not know a more suitable site for a market, as an entrance could be made from the bridge and from Smithfield-road. Land would also be required in that locality for the Devil's Bridge railway. He therefore suggested that the property should be scheduled for the pur- poses of a market.—5Ir Salmon was in favour of having a market there if the market could be ereced at once. He did not believe in scheduling property and delaying the matter indefinitely.— Mr R. J Jones said the Gas Company was in pos- session of the frontage, and had been t-ince 1875 under a lease given under the seal of the Corpora- tion and the signature of the May<,r.-The Town Clerk said the Council having no power to grant a seventy-five years under the circumstances the lease would be invalid but it would be a question whether the Company would not have an action against the Council for any loss the Company might have sustained by reason of the. Council hav ing granted an illegal lease.—Mr Peter Jones sa d in that regard the fact that Mr W. H. Thomas was town clerk and clerk of the Gas Company would have to be taken into consideration.—Mr R. J. Jones hop-d that Mr Peter Jones did not imply that Mr W. H. Thomas made a wrong use of his position, because he had mentioned the fact twice very determinedly.—51r Peter Jones said he stated the fact and allowed every man to draw his own inference. He did not say Mr Thomas did anything wrong.—Mr R. J. Joues said the Gas Company in- tended building on the frontage, but could not well do anything until the Council decided as to the other portion. They would be able to put up a building and block the way into the bick portion. The Company must have a town office and a show room.—Mr Peter Jones believed that, too, would be a mistake as there would have to be a way into the back.—Mr Salmon said the Gas Company me; the Councii reasonably and thought the Council should meet the Gas Company reasonably. There Seemed to be a certain amount of prejudice against the Company.—51r C. M. Williams denied that there was any prejudice,—Mr D. C. Roberts said the difficulty which always presented itself when a market was talked about was the cost of a. site. There were several suitable places for a market, but there always arose in respect of them the difficult question of the cost of purchase. In those circumstances, could not the Council retain the site of the present gas works for the purpose ? If, Pfoyever, the Council decided zo let it for building sites, he thought the present occupiers should have the first chauce of renewal as was done in all other cases under the Corporation. He would say that if the Council were likely" to want it for a market it would not be right to grant renewal because if the lease were once renewed the expense of purchase would be immense.—51r Salmon said the present lessees had an unexpired term of fourteen years, but the Chairman remarked that the Council could enter into negotiations with the Company for the purchase of the remainder of the lease.—51r D. C. Roberts said there was no reason why the Corpora- tion should not exchange a site for offics and show rooms somewhere else in the town. — Mr R. J Jones Quite so. We only desire to know the intentions of the Corporation in order to know our position. An engineer will be here to-morrow to prepare plans for the new works.—The Chairman aid the Company could not have any extension of the present site whereas the Corporation could ex- tend the site largely having land adjoining iu hand. —Mr Peter Jones suggested that an arrangement might be made with the Gas Company whereby they would retain half the present frontage and take an equivalent portion to the other half frontage in the rewr of the retained frontage, thus enabling them to erect suitable and convenient offices and show rooms and not a narrow building along the strip of frontage.—Mr Salmon remarked that it the Council meant business he was quite willing to see the place retained for a market, because a public market was one of the great needs of the town. He, therefore, would second Mr Peter Jones's proposition that the site should be scheduled for that purpose. At the same time, if the site was not required for a market place preference should be given the Gas Company in renewal. — The proposition having been unanimously agreed to, the Chairman said there was the question of the re- newal of Mr Hopkins's lease, but he did not know whether it was not too late to consider it that night.—51r Peter Jones suggested an extension of hours and Mr R. Jones said it was only just eight o'clock and the Committee had eat later than that on previous occasions.—The Chairman said the first thing if the Committee were prepared toconsider the matter was to visit the premises, Mr Salmon said he had visited the premises, but the Chairman said the Committee could not recognize unofficial visits.—Mr Salmon retorted that it seemed as if the Chairman put every obstacle in the way of Mr. Hopkins's application, but this the Chairman denied, adding that the Committee had been willing to deal with Mr Hopkins's application in the same way as they deal with all other applications. The Committee, however, had been waiting for years for an answer to a question put to Mr Hopkins. That answer had only recently been received. Even the last letter to his mind was not satis factory.—At the request of members, the letter was read which was reported in the last Council's report and was conditional on the terms of 1895 being quoted.—The Chairman, continuing, con- tended that those terms were quoted on the under- stand that Mr Hopkins was the owner of the work- shop at the corner, whereas Miss Lewis of Llan- rhystyd or Llanon was the owner, and that the terms were lower than they otherwise would have been because a concession was made to Mr Hopkins in consequence of the Council being allowed to raise the roadway in front and at the side of the shop. In fixing the 1895 terms the Council acted on the give-and-take principle.—Mr Peter Jones and Mr D. C. Roberts thought that the lease should be renewed tor Mr Hopkins oa the 1895 terms, because the Council had agreed in certain cases of reversionary leases and where through no fault of their own the lessees could not take up the leases till that matter was decided, to renew on the terms quoted when the application was originally made. Both Mr Peter Jones and Mr D. C. Roberts argued, putting the point more than once, that the Council raised the road and got what they wanted, and therefore in effect Mr Hopkins, standing in the place of the owner, was entitled to concession if any concession had been made.—The Chairman pointed out that the owner had made no objection to the roadway being raised and asked for no concession. —51rR. J. Jones remarked that the terms quoted forMrHopkins were the same asthosequoted for the adjoining houses but this the Chairman denied. It was also well known, he added, that Mr. Hopkins's house was of greater value than the rate- able value on which the quotation for renewal in 1895 was made.—Mr R. J. Jones said that it was not rated at a higher value, but the Chairman said the Council had nothing to do with the rating. They could not go below the rating, but they had power to go above if the place was not adequately rated. —Mr Peter Jones urged the Chairman to grant renewal on the terms quoted. The Council had got what they wanted in having the roadway raised and the claim in regard to the site opposite with. drawn. Thereforelet theCommittee grant renewal on the terms quoted and have an end to it once and for all. That was a consummation much desired by all the members.—The Chairman did not know that it was much desired by him. If the Council, he added, were going to revert to the original terms they should give Mr. Hopkins JE35 for allow- 109 the alteration to the roadway.—Mr R. J. Jones said that Mr Hopkins did not wish, be- cause he was a member of the Council, to have the £35, but he was willing for the Corporation to do the work themselves.—The Chairman said the Council had no right to give Mr Hopkins d630 or £40. It was, however, no use discussing the mat- ter further on that occasion, but he would discuss it elsewhere Mr Peter Jones again urged that the Corporation had got everything they wanted, for which they quoted the original terms.—The Chairman said that he must rule that the Com- mittee must visit the premises and see what con- ditions should now be attached, but Mr Peter Jones pointed out that if the lease was to date from 1895 Mr Hopkins would have to pay the in- creased rent to the Corporation as from that date, as had been done in other cases, and if that was done he should have renewal on the conditions which were rfquired when the terms were quoted. If there were repaiis necessary since the Council had power to require them under the conditions of the new lease.—After further discussion, in which the arguments reported pro and con were several times repeated, Mr Salmon moved that the lease should be renewed on the 1895 terms and conditions, whereupon the Chairman said he would rule that the Committee could not give the same conditions, but that first of all tile premises mu-t be visited.—Mr Salmon said the Chairman cculd not rule to that effect. The Commi t-e visited the premises at the time the Original tel ms aud conditions were given.—51r Peter Jones again contended that the conditions required at the time the Itase was renewed from should be the condi- tions now required but the Chairman, Oil the other hand, contended that in all cases of renewed applica'ioo it was the prac ice of the Committee to revisit. — Mr D. C. Roberts contended that Mr Hopkins's application was not a fresh applica ion and that in cases of reversionary leases where re- newal had not been taken up through no fault of I he lessee's, the Council had not cmcvlled term- quoted as they had done in cases where the lessees were in a position to renew aud had not done so.— Further discusnon, in which all the arguments pro and con were again gone over, and ultimately the Chairman saiil he must rule that as the terms had been cancelled by resolution of the Council the premises must b- again visited in oder to sea what conditions should be attached to renewal. Ir, was his duty, he ta d, to see that the same thing was done in all cises. He was willing, he added, to r-tire from the cha;r at any time if the Committee desired it.—51 r Salmon said the Chairman waired to place in the way of renewal of Mr Hopkins's lease Mr D. C. Roberts said the Com- mittee did not agree with the Chairman's ruling and Mr Wynne remarked that Mr Williams was not the whole Committee Mr D. C. Roberts aiding that the Chairman's luiiog did not apply, as Mr Salmon's proposition was that the original terms and conditions should be granted. Therefore it was not a new application.—51r Peter Jones also pointed out that the proposition was a matter out- side procedure and therefore outside the ruling of the chair. The Committee were therefore in a position to rec mmend the renewal of the lease on the original terms and conditions.—The Chairman said it was an extraordinary proposition but Mr D. C. Rob-rts pointed out that the Committee w» re, if they were so disposed, entitled to adopt extraordinary prnpos,tions. --The Chairman said that was the course he intendrd adopting, but the Committee could appoint aroth-r chairman if it liked.—51r D, C. Roberts thought the Chairmm ought to put the proposition to the meeting.—The Cnairman declined to do so and s-aid that other places had been visited. The Committee must treat every person alike.—51r D. C. Roberta replied that if the Committee desired to tr at people diff. rc-ntly that was not a ma ter for uhieh the Chairman would be solely responsible. The responsibility would fall on the whole c >m mittee.—51r Salmon Surely, Mr Chairman, y u are not going to be obstinate.—The Chairman replied that it was not obstinacy. It was whit he had done before and was what he was going to do then. Mr Peter Jones could put the proposition, but he would not do D. C. Roberts said it was Mr Williams's duty to put a proposition from the chair whether he agreed with it or not. — The Chairman said he was clearly of opinion that the premises ought to be visited. He should not put the proposition from the chair. It was, however, quite open for the Committee to elect any other cha;rman to put it to the meeting. He thought it was out of order and, as far as he was concerned, the meeting was at an end.— Mr Salmon I propose that Alderman Jones takes the chair.—The Chairman I say that no one C-LU take the chair as the meeting is at an end.—Mr Peter Jones Oh, we have not sung the Doxology yet. (Laughter.-) The Committee have the power, if they desire it, to act and can appoint a chair- man.—51r Salmon It is ridiculous that one mem- ber of the Committee should ignore everything that is dune to-night. Because you don't agref with it you say that the meeting is at an end. Ir is most unreasonable.—The Chairman then put on his hat and took a seat away from the table at the same time saying, "Members of the Press, the meeting is at, au eni."—51r Salmon How is it at an end ? You have no power to dissolve a com- mittee.—The Chairman The chairman has a right to declire when a meeting is at an end,-Mr Salmon We have decided the question.—The Chairman You cannot decide it tonight.Mr Salmon It is most unreasonable. — 51r John Jenkins here left the room, it being about nine o'clock.—Mr Salmon (to the Chairman) It is coming to something that you should have the sole monopoly to say what shall bu done and what shall not be done. — Mr R. J. Jones said the Council had asked Mr Hopkins to waive all claims. Mr Hopkins had waived al claims with great hesitation and that was the only reason for oot grantillg him renewal. He (Mr Jones) was sick and tired of the matter and thought it was playing with words. H, thought the Council were partial There was no question about'that. Mr Hopkins attended a meet- 109 and by word withdrew all claims, but the Chairman was not satisfied with that. It must be in writing. Mr Hopkins then put it in writing and still the Chairman was not satisfied. He thought the Chairman was going too far.—51r Wynne sug- gested that the matter should be placed on the agenda for the next Council meeting aud the Com, mittee broke up about nine o'clock. FOOTBALL CLUB ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Aberystwyth Football Club was held at the Town Hall on Friday night, when there was a large gathering of young men of the town, with the hon. sec., Mr T. H. Edwards, and the sec., Mr VV. Jones. Councillor R. J. Jones was elected to the chair. Copies of the balance sheet were distributed. It showed that the total receipts, including the gate money, which amounted to jE142 10s 3d, was £27:3 4s lOd. Among the items of expenditure were the expenses in connection with away matches £52, guarantees and half-gates to visiting teams £94, the total expenditure being £253 17s 6d, The SECRhTARY said they had made a profit on the season's working of £16 195 Od, but when they came to make-up the balance sheet they found that with the rent that was due and an old debt outstanding at the bank of f21 lis, there was a total deficit of JE58 14s 6d. The gate receipts last year were £100 less than the previous year.-1r T. H. EDWARDS said although it looked rather bad, he saw no reason why they should bow down their heads and say die. If they worked all together and went at it with a will they would very soon wipe off that debt. (Hear, hear.) They were not the only club in Wales with a large deficit. A year or two ago Wrexham had a balance against them at the end of the season of about £100. This they got rid of by twenty gentle men undertaking to wipe it off. They were not going perhaps to ask anybody to do that, but he believed they would be able to devise some means of doing away with the debt. (Applause) As they knew the Club was now taking upon it- self heavier responsibilities than it had ever undertaken before—(hear, hear)—but with the good matches they would have he thought that they would create greater enthusiasm next season than had been felt during the previous existence of the Club. (Cheers.) The balance sheet was adopted on the proposi- tion of Mr E. JENKIN DAVIES, seconded by Mr WM. PRICE. Mr T. H. EDWARDS proposed the election of the Earl of Lisburne as president, observing that his Lordship had always been a great supporter and took the keenest interest in the welfare of the Club. (Applause.) Mr ED. EDWARDS seconded the proposition which was agreed to. Mr George Davis was unanimously re-appointed treasurer. Mr T. H. EDWARDS said Mr Davis had intended once resigning the position, but when he heard of the deficit, he said he would not desert them while they were in that position. (Cheers). On the proposition of Mr W. PRICE, seconded by Mr HERITAGE, Mr W. Jones was reappointed secretary. The appointment of committees was then pro- ceeded with. Mr JACK THOMAS said every year after the ap- pointments were made it was said that only a certain element was elected on the committees. He hoped they would speak up in time that year instead cf complaining after all was over. He had been on the General Committee for some years and he could say that they did their duty honestly and with the best of their ability. (Hear, hear.) He would be pleased to give up his position, but he would always continue to do his best for the Club. (Applause.) It was then decided that nine should form the General Committee, three the Emergency Com- mittee, and five the Match Committee. The fol- lowing were elected on the Match Committee :— Messrs T. H. Edwards, J. C. Rea, Jack Thomas, E. J. Davies, and A. J. Hughes. Mr JACK THOMAS hoped Mr Rea would attend the meetings of the Committee this year. He had not done so last season. Mr REA said he was sorry that an old sore had been opened. He had not attended last year's meetings for a certain reason. However, his interest in the Club's welfare was as great off the Committee as on it and he would do his utmost next season, provided they all worked harmoniously for the good of the Club. (Cheers.) The other committees were appointed as follows: —General Committee: Sergeant Farrow, Messrs W. Price, John Barsotf, C. Palmer, Ed. Edwards, James Barson, W. Heritage, J. D. Spencer, and J. 5" Emergency Committee Messrs T. H. Edwards, J. C. Rea, and W. R. Jones. Upon the appointment of captain being men- tioned, it was stated that Mr J. H. Edwards in- tended resigning. The CHAIRMAN said he was very sorry to hear that as he had been a very efficient and popular captain, r MrJ. C. REA proposed that Mr J. H. Edwards be re-elected captain and Mr T. H. EDWARDS suggested that a strong appeal be sent to him from that meeting asking him to continue for another year owing to the additional responsibilities under- taken by the Club. (Hear, hear.) This was agreed to. On the proposition of Mr CHARLES LLOYD, Mr Arthur Green was appointed vice-captain. Mr T. H. EDWARDS next proposed that a very hearty vote of thanks be passed to the Captain, vice-Cap'-din (Mr G. Green) and the team. Hp said a great de-tl of the success of the Ciub depended upon officials, but certainly a great deal more de- pended upon the members of the t?am. (Cheers.) A good team, good players, created enthusiasm among the pe pIp. He was sure toe old player would forgive him when he said it was his honest opinion that last year's team was the best team that had ever played fi r Aberystwyth. (Cheers.) They all worked very hard and it Was. a pity they were so unfortunate in the cup match" s. As they knew, they beat Middlewich in the fiist round of the English Cup. In the second match, Aber ysnvyth were minus four cf their best men and were beatm by a very good team, a team which afterwards won the army cup. They w. re beaten by Newport, having had to play ten men, but they would remember that that team after- wilnl, rtccived their quietus at Aberystwyth. Again they were beateo by Builth by one goal after having by far the best of the game all through. (Hear, hear.) He still maintained that they had the best team last season they had had since ho had lived at Aberystwyth, and he had great pleasure in proposing a very hearty vote of thanks to them. (Applause.) The CHAIRMAN seconded the motion and said all the players had been most faithful to the inteiests of the Club. He was really surprised at the work they did and the able way in which they discharged t 'eir onerous duties on the field. They did very well under the circumstances, better than the team had done many a season. (Applause.) The motion was carried with acclamation. On the proposition of the CHAIRMAN, a vote of thanks to the President, vice-presidents, and the committees were passed, as we!! as a vote of thanks to the hon. S;c., the S^cretiry, and the Treasurer. Mr W. PRICE propjsed the re-election of Mr Edwards a honorary secretary. Mr J. C. REA sejoinied the prrposition which was carried with applause. Mr Walter Jones was appointed sec r-tary of the reserve team on the proposition of Mr T. H. EDWARDS, seconded by Mr JAMES BARSON. The CHAIRMAN thought before leaving they should consider the means of reducing the out- standing balance. Of course, he agreed with Mr Edwards that it was not such a very serious matter. Still it was a drawback to have an adverse balance at the beginning of a season, and he hoped they would be able to invent some means of wipiug it off. Personally, he would be veiy glad to render any assistance he could and he had no doubt there were many others. (Applause.) For instance, everyone in that room might contribute his mite and that would do a great deal towards reducing the debt. (Hear, hear.) Mr T. H. EDWARDS said the reason he had not mentioned that matter was that the Secretary had a scheme in view which he believed would result in the debt being w iped off. This he would submit to the Committee with a view to its being adopted. The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairman for presiding.

CARDIGANSHIRE ASSIZES. The summer assizes for the county of Cardigan were opened at Lampeter on Tuesday before Mr Justice Bruce. His Lordship arrived from Pembrokeshire oa the previous afternoon and was met at the Station by James Jones, Esq., high sheriff; the Rev George Blackwall, the sheriffs chaplain, and escorted to his lodgings at the Bryn by a posse of police under the command of Mr Superintendent Williams of Llandyssul. At ten o'clock on Tuesday his Lordship attended divine service at the Paish Church, when the Rev W. J. Evans,curate of Lampeter, read the service and the Rev George Blackwall, the sheriff's chaplain, preached an appropriate sermon. At halt-past eleven the commission of assizes was read by Mr T. 51archant Williams, the deputy clerk of arraigns. THE GRAND JURY. The following gentlemen were sworn on the grand ury:—Colonel Davies-Evans, lord lieutenant of the county, foreman J. E. Rogers, Aberineurig Captain Jones Parry, Tyllwyd J. T. 5Iorgan, Nantceirio; G. W. Parry, Llidiardau T. H. R. Hughes, Neuaddfawr; John Fowden, Lampeter; Captain Stewart, Llandyssul Morgan Evans, Oakford David Davies, Felindre Lewis Davits, belly; Thomas James, LIwyniorwerth N. Bray, I Gogman John Fouois, Wallog VV. Inglis Jones, Derry Ormond Thomas Davies. Verdrefach I Bertie Davies-Evpus, Highmead the Rev J. M. (3ritlith, Aberayron aud David Xivy Jones, Lam- peter, Esqrs. THE CHARGE. Addressing the grand jury, the Judge said— Gentlemen of the grand jury, I have a certificate (roil) the Governor of her Maj, sty's l'risou tha; he has not received into custody any prisoner :01 trial nor is he inform-id of any prisoner awaiting trial. It is, csntiuued his Lordship, a matter for sincere congratulation for everyone in- terested in the welfare of his county that there should be no prisoner for trial. During a long period throughout the length and breadth of this county there has been noease sufficiently serious to demand enquiry at assizes. I am told that this not an in- frequent occurrence in this peaceable and law abiding county and it may perhaps have occurred to you that it would be unnecessary for assizes to be regularly held where, it so often happens that there aie no offences to be enquired into. But I may remind you that possibly one cause for the absence of crime may be that the machinery for the administration of justice is always kept in order. If the sword of justice were allowed to rust in its scabbard, it may be there would be those who now obey the 1" would cease to regard the Jaw with terror and, with the hope of immunity, may be led to disregard the law which they now observe. Whetln r it may not be for the public convenience to adopt some system of grouping together for assize purposes several counties is a matter which mctY perhaps deserve consideration. I will only say this, that I have generally observed a strong local feeling in favour of the view which our ancestors in very early times maintained tha.t justice should be brought to the door of everybody. After dismiss- ing you, gentlemen, I do not know that I need say more. I may express a hope that you gentlemen set in authority will, as I air. sure you will, set a good example to all those among whom you may live and I cannot express a better hope thau by using the solemn and pregnant words taken by the Chaplain this morning that you may in your several places" Live quiet and peaceable lives in all godli, ness and honesty. His Lordship added that the grand jury were a tribunal open for any subject of her Majesty to attend and prefer any charge before them. After retiring for a brief period, Colonel Davies- Evans returned with the jury into Court and said no charge had been preferred and the grand jury had no presentment to make. The High Sneriff handed to his Lordship a pair of white gloves and the Judge, receiving them, re- marked that the High Sheriff observed that he was glad to know that the county was .as white as the gloves presented. Mr Marchant Williams—The land of white gloves. The Court then rose. HIGH SHERIFF'S ORDINARY. At one o clock the grand jury and others sat down at the Lion Hotel to luncheon on the invita- tioaof the High Sheriff. The High Sheriff pre- sided and the vice-chair was occupied by the Under Sheriff (Mr David Lloyd, Lampeter). In addition to the members of the grand jury already named, there were present the Rev J. W. Evans, the Rev E. Evans, Congregatioual Church Dr Joseph Davies, Hafod Villa, Swansea Mr R. W. Jones, Swansea; Mr T. Lumley Davies, Bootle Mr James Jones, Tyllwyd; Mr John James, Abercwmdole; Mr G. J. W. Rigby, chief clerk Chief Constable Howell Evans Mr David Williams, deputy chief constable, and others. After luncheon, which was excellently prepared and served, the HIGH SHERIFF said he was glad to see so many present. He had but one small duty to perform and that was to propose a toast which was acceptable to Welshmen and Englishmen wherever they met and that was the toast of Her Majesty the Queen." The toast having been duly honoured, the LORD LIEUTENANT said he also was glad to see so many present because it made his task all the easier in proposing the toast to the health of the gentleman who presided at the head of the table, the High Sheriff. Mr James Jones was a high sheriff of whom that county of Cardigan ought to be proud (Cheers.) Though he had been in a certain way separated from his native county for a good many years, yet he had shown that he had left his heart behind. (Cheers.) He had done a great deal in Cardiganshire in many ways and as far as the magistracy of the county was concerned, he thought they ought to be proud to know that though Mr James Jones was on the commission of peace for several other counties, yet he had reserved himself to preside over them that year as high sheriff. (Cheers.) He could not help feeling a little regret he had been left off so easily in his duty. He was such an ornament to the position that they should make a little more of him. He did not like to see him present white gloves that day. They felt ashamed of themselves in letting him off so lightly and did not know whether they ought not to rise in a body and ask him to serve another year. (Laughter and cheers.) A gallant CAPTAIN present announced amid laughter that it would not be so light for the High Sheriff next time, for if necessary he would commit a murder. (Loud laughter.) The HIGH SHERIFJ, in responding, said he appreciated the kind words of the Lord Lieutenant of the county, from whom he had received the greatest courtesy. He should never forget the Lord Lieutenant's excellent advice nor his kind sympathy expressed from time to time. (Hear, hear.) As far as the office of high sheriff was con- cerned, he had endeavoured to fulfil the office to the best of his ability and in the best and most efficient manner aud he believed that what he had brought to Lampeter in the way of equipage for the Judge was a credit to the person who did it and he also hoped that the champagne was drinkable. (Loud laughter.) He was glad to see them all present and hoped to have everyone of them around him again about the end of February or the beginning of March. (Cheers.) Rising again to propose the' health of the Lora Lieutenant, the High Sheriff said he should not be surprised if he was found backing up Colonel Davies-Evans for the position of 51. P. for the county. He did not want to be a turncoat, but he could not do less than back a good man. (Laughter and cheers.) The company then separated.

TOWYN. NEW POST OFFICE.—Arrangements are very near- ly completed for the removal of the Post Office to a very much more commodious building at Cambrian- square. The present office is totally inadequate for the growing requirements of the town. ADDITIONAL POSTAL FACILITIES.—Owing to the late re-arrangements of the train service, letters can now be posted up to 5-40 instead of 5-20 at the General Post Office. This is a considerable acqui- sition and it is very much to be hoped that it will be continued. SUNDAY SCHOOL TRIP.The scholars of St. Cadvau's Church Sunday School went for their annual picnic to Barmouth on Wednesday, July 12th. The trip was principally organised by Mr R. R. Roberts, Idris Villa, and much credit is due tu him for the complete arrangements made, in spite of no small number of difficulties thrown in his way. VOLUNTEERS.—The Towyn Volunteers, F. Com- pany, 5rh Battalion South Wales Borderers is going .0 camp out at Lock's Common, Porthcawl. The fatigue party leftfer the campingroundon Wedncs- day Lst. The remainder leaves on the 15th of this month and hope to return on the 22nd. The whole will be under the command of Captain E. W. Kirkby. PICNIC. —The ongrezationalist Sunday School went for their annual trip to Escuan Farm on Saturday last. The weather was beautiful. The arrangements made by Mr Councillor Farmer Evans, E-cuan Hall, for the reception of his guests were most complete. There was a very large attendance and the day was thoroughly enjoyed on the hill part of the model farm. Surely it is not necessary for Sunday schools to spend most of their picnic days in railway trains, as the Towyn schools nave at their very doors unsurpassed means of recreation. It is to be hoped that in future they will follow the wise course taken by the Rev J. Williams and his enthusiastic flock. RAILWAY TRAINS. — The train arrangements for this and the coming two months have been pre- pared with the view of benefiting this coast. Towyn by these arrangements has been brought within 41: hours of Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham, and London within 61 hours. Those who remember the time when it took two days to go to London and a day to go to Liverpool and 51anchester cannot grumble much at these arrange- ments. The trains are not only fast, but really comfortable. The journey from London to Towyn can now be accomplished with less fatigue than half the distance could have been done only a few years ago. Through corridor carriages and the same conductors from one end of the journey to the other savours of modernism. These facts should be made known to all those people who have given up coming to the coast because of the length and discomforts of ths journey in time gone by- RETURN HOME.—Forty years ago Mr Edward Evans of Tynllwyn, Towyn, left his native land for the distant shores of Australia, where he has sojourned during all those years. Some months ago he returned home and found that generations had come and gone since he had left the rugged coa&t of Cardigan Bay. He found people residing at his old home who knew him not, and very nearly all those who occupied the farms of Towyn, Meri- oneth, at tne time he left had during the interven- ing space of time gone to their long rest. In fact, he was a stranger in his native land, but hale, hearty, and prosperous, and those who knew his family and him in his youth accorded him a very hearty welcome. Mr Evans comes from an ancient and very respectable stock and has many relatives in this part of the district. Mr Evans previous to going out to Australia had been to the United States of America for soma time and is returning to his adopted home through America with the inten- tion of seeing some of his old friends in tnat part of the world. He is not without hopes of returning from Australia in years to come to Towyn, Meri- oneth, once more. PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY, JULY 7TH.—Before Humphrey Davies, Esq, in the chair, and 5Iarmadukf> Lewis, Esq Straying.—Thomas Davies, Mashynlleth, hawker. charged by P.C. Lloyd with having allowed his horse to ftray on Rhydyronen-road on June 6th.—A fine of 5s includiug costs was imposed.— P.C. Lloyd al o charged Samuel Evans, Tremadoc, hawker, with having allowed his two donkeys to stray near Bryncrug.—A fine of 5s including costs was inflicted. Cydimj on the Footway.—John P. Morris, Corbett Arms, Towyn, boots, and Robert Davies, Athelstan- rO-td, Towyn, mason, were charged with having ridden on their bicycles on the footway reserved for pedestrians in High-street.—Both defendants admitted the offence, pleading that they resorted to the footway because the road wa in such a bad con- dition. 51orris added that his business was urgent and as he could not gt on fast enough on the road he went onto the footway.—The Clerk said de- fendants should lay their complaints as to the road before the Urban District Council.—P.S. Morris said before summonses were served on defendants nearly every cyclist made use of the footway instead of the road. He admitted that the road was not in a good condition still that was no reason why cyclists should infringe the law. In the case of M orris, he might say that he committed the offence after having received a warning.—The Bench hav- ing regard to the fact that the eases were the first of their kind, fined defendants 5s each including costs and impressed upon them that it was within their power to impose heavy fines. Gave no Warning.—G. David Williams, Towyn, was charged by P C. Hoyi with having ridden a bicycle on June 16th without having a bell attached to the machine nor a whistle in his possession.—De- fendant told the Bench that the police officer had treated him very badly. When he was riding down the street the officer threw him off his machine and asked him where was his bell or whistle. There was no reason in the conduct of the officer inasmuch as there was no person walk- ing along the road at the time except the officer and the latter knew full well of his approach, hav- ing turned round when he was thirty yards away. He took jolly good care not to go near the officer. —P.C. Lloyd, in his evidence, said when he turned round defendant was only a few yards behind and he told him to stop. Defendant dismounted, and in reply to his questions, said he had neither a bell nor a whistle, having left the latter at the shop where he was employed. He might add that defendant was also riding on the wrong side of the road.—Defendant said he had a whistle in his possession and he would have blown it had it been necessary to do so, but there was no one about.— P.C. Lloyd said children were coming from school at the time.—Defendant: It is only enmity. He has summoned me before and follows me about. I have never done anything to him as far as I know. He seems to be bent on finding out whether I am doing anything wrong.—P.S. Morris You must not say that. We could have had you up for other things.—In reply to the Bench, P.S. Morris said defendant was previously summoned for obstructing the footway by remaining thereon for an unreason- able time.—Defendant was ordered to pay costs, amounting to 3s 6d. Insanitary Farm.—Edward Williams, Aberdovey, sanitary inspector to the Towyn and Aherdovey Urban District Council, summoned Edward Morgan, solicitor, Machynlleth, for having refused to abate nuisances existing at Gwyddgwyon Farm, Towyn, after having been served with notice to do so. In his evidence, Williams said eaves troughings, down- pipes, a new drain, and a water closet were required.—Richard Barnett, deputy clerk to the Council, gave evidence as to the despatch of the notice. — Defendant wrote saying he was unable to attend through having to be present at the assizes. He consented to an order being made in the terms of the summons served upon him.—The Bench made an order for the work to be carried out in two months and ordered defendant to Spay costs of the case and the costs of the Inspector. An Abergytolwyn Case.—Robert Davies, Myr- afaelfach, Abergynolwyn, quarryman, was charged by P.C. Barnard with having been drunk and disorderly at Abergynolwyn on the previous evening.—Defendant admitted the charge, but said he was not disorderly outside his house. He quarrelled with his brother-in-law who persisted in living upon him. (Laughter.) He attempted on the previous night to show his brother-in-law in the most emphatic way possible that he was not going to permit him to eat of his bread any longer. If he wanted food, hemustearn it. (Laughter.)- P.C. Barnard said defendant went outside the house about half-past ten. There was a great family quarrel at the house and the row caused the whole village to congregate outside.—Defendant, who had been previously convicted of the same offence, promised as he did on the last occasion to reform. —A fine of 10s including costs was imposed.— Defendant said he had no money, but he expected his wife would turn up shortly with sufficient money to pay the fine. If she did not, there was nothing for him to do but to pawn his watch. (Laughter.) The Volunteers.—Mr Hyslop of the Central Vaults, Shrewsbury, applied by letter for occasional licenses tenable from August 3rd to August 12th, at which period the Cheshire, Denbigh, and Flint Volunteers propose camping in the town.—The application was granted.