The Cardigan Bay Visitor

TREGARON. POSTAL SERVICE.—In anticipation of a change in the mail service on the Manchester and Milford Railway on the first day of October and for the winter months, an arrangement has been made by the Post Office authorities for the transmission of mail bags front Lampeter to Tregaron by cycle. The South Wales bags arriving at Lampeter by the 7-35 a m. train are to be forwarded by the cycle messenger via Derry Ormond aud Pont Llanio and will be due at Tregaron about 9-30 a.m. How this new arrangement is to hold good through the depths of winter is beyond comprehension, especially when the road is covered by snow and snowdrifts. The winter is swiftly approaching, however, and it will be seen ere long how the problem is solved. Meanwhile it is to be hoped the new departure may he carried out successfully. SCHOOL BOARD.—The ordinary meeting of the Tregaron and Llanbadarnodyn United District School Board was held at the town Eoard School on Friday evening, September loch, the following members being present — Messrs E. Caronian Evans, chairman David Jones, London House Jonathan Thomas, Market-square Stephen Jones, Maesglaa; Timothy Evans, Deriodyn; and David Thomas, clerk. — The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.—Having pro- ceeded carefully through the lists cf absentees and irregular attendants of the various schools, the Board unanimouslydecided that summonses be issued against the following offenders :—Messrs David Davies, Psncefn Thomas Richards, Blaenyresgair; Richard Edwards, Cottage, Ty'nswydd; John Williams, Bwlchffin and Morgan Morgans, Esgair. —It was decided that the Board meet at seven o'clock during the winter months instead of six as was usually done in previous winters. In accordance with the recommendation of H.M. Inspector of schools, it was resolved that the present grate be replaced by a suitable stove for heating the Castell Flemish School also that an eight-day clock be provided for the Blaencaron School.—The Clerk was in structed to purchase both without delay.—It was reported that the Castell Flemish pump was out of order and that the necessary supply of pure water had to be carried from a spring half-a-mile distant. —The Ulerk was directed to send some one over to carry out the necessary repairs at once.—Cheques were drawn to cover recent repairs, &c., in connec- tion with the town and Blaencaron schools and in payment of salaries.

ABERYSTWYTH. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL MANAGERS, FRI- DAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH.—Present Mrs Jessy Williams, vice-chairman, presiding Messrs C. M. Williams, Richard Richards (Gwarfelin), R. J. Jones, J. P. Thomas, Mrs James (Dolybont), Messrs John Evans (clerk), and David Samuel, headmaster. THIRD ATTEMPT SUCCESSFUL. After two unsuccessful atterrpts to secure a quorum of members, the Clerk made yet another effort and at last succeeded in getting six members to turn up. being one above the number required to form a quorum,—As the meeting was commenc- ing, Mr R. J. Jones said he noticed that the Press were making capital of this failure to forma. quorum. —Mr C. M. Williams Some must have some- thing to make capital out of.—Mr R. J. Jones I did not know that there had been a failure twice to hold a meeting. The Press furnished me with the information.—Subsequently, MrC. M. Williams said in justice to the members it should be said that during the past few weeks several had gone for their holidays whilst others had been called away suddenly on business. This failure to form a quorum was not due to any lack of interest on the part of the members. Far from it. It was hoiiiay time and there was as u-tial a difficulty in getting members together.—Mr R J. Jones said this was quite true. He was away on both occasions the two attempts to hold a meeting were made. MISCELLANEOUS. The appointment of cleaner of the school was deferred, there being only one application.—The Clerk reported that a deputation of managers had waited upon Mr Gough, passenger superintendent of the Railway Company, with regard to altering the time of the 9 40 a.m. train for the convenience of pupils from Borth. Mr Gough said he could give no hope for alterationat present.—Mr Richards suggested that the school should open half an hour later in the morning. Would this cause inconveni- ence ?—Mr Samuel, the headmaster, said he did not think it would.—It was agreed to consider the matter at the next meeting.—The Managers agreed to sign the claims for grants to the Science and Art Department in respeet of the attendance of pupils. The total number of attendances recorded was 941.—The report of Mr Darlington, H.M.I., as to the scholarship examination was read.—On the motion of MrC. M. Williams, seconded by Mr R. J. Jones, it was agreed to award eleven scholarships of JE5 each, that was, the school fee and two half scholarships of £2 10s each, as recommended by Mr Darlington.—The report of the Finance Committee showed that arrangements were being made for painting the school and the provision of window blinds. The tender of Mr David Watkins for paint- ing was accepted. COOKERY AND LAUNDRY TEACHER. The Finance Committee recommended that the Board should pay JE11 2s 2d towards the salary of the laundry and cookery teacher to be appointed by the County Governing Body for the county schools of Aberystwyth, Aberayroa, and Tregaron. —Mr C. M. Williams said the County Governing Body had appointed a committee to confer with the head teachers of each of the three schools with regard to the time for giving lessons in cookery and laundry. Instruction would be given, he hoped, in less than a month at each of the three schools. He took it that this would not interfere with the present arrangements.—The Headmaster replied in the negative. A BRILLIANT SCHOLAR. Application was made by a Llandilo man recently removed to Aberystwyth for a bursary for his son who had held a scholarship at the Llandilo County School. It was hard that the boy who had shown great apti ude for study should be robbed of secondary education owing to the removal of his parents. The reports of the examinations in which the boy had taken part said that his work was almost perfect," that it would be difficult for any boy to bat him," and" that his position in the examinations was unique."—The Headmaster said he had received a letter from the Headmaster of Llandilo County School about the boy. He wrote in glowing terms and stated that the boy was the sharpest and best pupil he ever had under him. The case was a hard one and if there ever was one in which a bursary should be granted this was one. The boy would amply repay the school later on.— The Chairman Yes, he may bring great credit up- on us.—Mr R- J- Jones asked if it was open for the JVIanageis to g ant bursaries to children from Aber- ystwyth ?— I he Clerk replied" Yes," adding that an application was made for bursary a short time ago and refused.—The Chairman: Yes, on its merits. Mr R. J- Jones said the Headmaster re- commended a bursnry and he proposed that the application should be granted—Mr R. Richards seconded the proposition which was agreed to. IN WANT OF JroNEY. The Clerk said the Managers must now make arrangements for collecting subscriptions to pay for the new buildings. A lot of was required. —The Chairman said it was certainly time to can- vass for subscriptions. The town ii:1d been divided into wards a long time ago and collectors appointed. —Mr C. M. Williams But since that time several of the persons appointed have ceased to be mem- bers.—The Clerk That is so.—It was then^agreed to make fresh appointments.—Mr C M. Williams said the Managers must admit that they had not gone thoroughly to work collecting subscriptions, but this was due to the fac that they were wasting for the formal opening of the school to take place. Undoubtedly, matters had been delayed, but he felt certain that the subscriptions promised would be instantly paid when the collectors went round. The Managers must exert themselves and work hard in order, if possible, to open the school free of debt. He did not see why the school should not be opened free of debt, seeing that nearly all, if not all, the schools in the county had been opened free of debt. The Managers had become guarantors for the sum of £2,400 and the deed was in the bank. They could not do any- thing until that money had been made. A (aT ge amount of money had been received, but there was ( a. still larger amount in promises and money above that promised would also have to he secured. At Tregaron, despite the fact that the district was one of the most thinly populated in the whole county, the intermediate school was opened free of debt. Surely Aberystwyth could repeat the performance of Tregaron. All that wasnecess.ry was to take to the matter thoroughly and they were bound to succeed. He felt that after the brilliant work done hy the school in the past that there would be no difficulty whatever in getting a large number of additional promises. The Managers had every reason to feel proud of the flue block of building* at which the school was held. He 'hought tha* i was the finest block of its kind in Wales. Again, the pupils were increasing term after term and the reports of the examinations were excellent. They had every reason to congratulate them- selves. Disparaging remarks had been made by some individuals, but if the Managos or persons interested in the school wanted a tes-t of the work done, let them real the reports of the examiners. If the Managers united and work -d hard the school would be opened tree of debt.—The Chairman supported the views of MrC. M. Wil- liams.—The following were appoint-d collectors —I\o. 1 ward, Messrs George Davis and C. M. Williams No. 2 ward. Messrs J. P. Thomas, R J. Jones. and Professor Genese; No. 3 ward, Mi-s Maria Jones and Mr Peter JanIs; No. 4 ward, Mrs Jessy Williams and the Rev T. Levi.—It being slggested thclt the coun'ry members should also be added to the list, Mr Richard Richards said they would have enough work to collect in the country.—MrC. M. Williams: Unfortunately the people in the country have fubscrihed very little.—Mr Richards They have subscribed a good amount. — Mr C. M. Williams said that he knew Mr Richards and Mrs James were doing what they could, but there was no use blinking the fact that the rural district had done practie ally nothing for the school. The town had doue everything. Having regard to the great advan- tages which the c uutry distric s derived from the school, he thought they ought to do a lot for the school. There was a large number of pupils from the country. There were wealthy people in the country like the town and even if they were not so, surely they could do as the people of Tregaron did, subscribe, say, £1 or £2. At present they took no interest in the school beyond sending their sons and daughters there after they had won scholarships. The country ought to assist the school in a substantial manner.—Mr Richards As you say, the country may not have done much, but they have not been approached in the same way as the town has been approached. I am certain when canvassed they will do quite as well as the town.—Mr C. M. Williams I am sure they will do.—Mrs James said in her district the people appeared to be favourable to holding a good entertainment in order to get money.—In the con- versation which followed, it was stated that last year the greater number of pupils at the school were from the country and the Headmaster said there was a good percentage of them this year.— It was agreed to leave the canvass of the country to Mr3 James and Mr Richards.—Arrangements were then made to send circulars to promisees and those likely to subscribe shovving the financial position and intimating that the collectors would call in a few days. THE OPENING CEREMONY. The Clerk said Mr Vaughan Davies, M.P., Prin- cipal Roberts, U.C.W., Principal Bebb, S.D.C. (Lampeter), the Mayor of Aberystwych, the Lord Lieutenant of Cardigan. and Sir James Szlumper had expressed their intention to be present at the formal opening of the school on October 26th.—The High Sheriff and Principal Prys had not yet replied to the invitation and Mr 0. M. Edwards, M.P., had written regretting his inability to attend.—The Clerk said in case diffi- culty might be experienced later on in getting a quorum to transact urgent business connected with the opening ceremony, it would be as well if the Managers would delegate a committee with power to act.—The suggestion was adopted, all the Managers to consist the committee.—The Chair- man asked what would be th, number necessary to form a quorum ?—The Clerk It will not be neces- sary with a committee to have a quorum. —This was all the business of interest. TOWN COUNCIL, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH.- Present: Councillor D. C. Roberts, mayor, pre- siding Aldermen David Roberts, Peter Jones, and Captain Doughton Councillors John Jenkins, exmayor, C. M. Williams, Robert Doughton, R Peake, J. P. Thomas, Isaac Hopkins, G. Croydon Marks, and T. E. Salmon Messrs A. J. Hughes, town clerk, aud Rees Jones, borough surveyor. FOOTBALL. A letter was read from Mr Evans (Mr J. P. Thomas's), Teriace-road, saying that seeing that no steps have been tak°n towa-ds making the field at the end of Plascrug into a recreation ground, he on behalf of the Wednesday United Football Club beg to apply for the use of that field for the season or six months. The Club were allowed the use of it during the past season for £2 10s. On the proposition of Mr PEAKE, seconded by Mr ROBERT DOUGHTON, the letter was referred to the Finance Committee. THE MINSTREL TROUPE. A letter was read from Mr Harry Collins begging most respsctfully to ask the Council to renew his permit for next season. It the Council thought he had served the town faithfully for the past seven seasons, he hoped the Council wouid give his appli- cation their kind consideration. On the proposition of Mr SALMON, seconded by Mr R. DOUGHTON, the application was referred to the General Purposes Committee. THE SMITHFIELD. A letter was read from Messrs Studt and Son offering jE6 6s for the use of the Smithfield during the November fairs, saving they intended bringing a first-class machine and providing a great musical treat which would be enjoyed by all. Mr SALMON proposed that the application should be referred to the Market Committee and it was stated that the Surveyor had quoted £7 7s. but that Messrs Studt had been writing repeatedly for a re- duction. In reply to a question by Mr Salmon, the SUR- VEYOR believed that JE4 4s was paid last year but Captain DOUGHTON did not think the payment was so much as that. Mr SALMON added that great complaints were made of tradesmen and ratepayers of the town being injured by the attraction in the Smithfield being kept up for three weeks and it was thought in the Council that the charge should be higher. It was then agreed on the proposition of Alder man PETER JONES, seconded by Mr SALMON, that the matter should be referred to the Markets Com- mittee with power to quote terms which, it was understood, would be somewhat protective. APPLICATIONS FOR LEASE RENEWALS. The Town Clerk read the following letter from MrR. Bickerstaff, Great Darkgate-street :—"Sept. 18th, 1899. Dear sir,—WTe applied for a renewal of the lease of the premises in Terrace-road last May and wrote again ia reference to it in August. We have heard nothing about our application, al- though other applications have been sanctioned by the Finance Committee since ours was made. The premises will be vacant next week and we wanted to get the building operations finished before next season as the street is narrow and we do not want to interfere with the business of those who will naturally be incommoded by the work. We have done all we know of that has to be done and should be glad to know whether there is anything else that is required to enable the application to be dealt with forthwith." Mr SALMON asked if the application had been considered in committee ? Mr C. M. WILLIAMS (chairman of the Finance Committee) replied in the negative, adding that he believed that the application for the lease was made iast June, but not having heard that a tracing of the ground had been received, no visiting committee had been called. It wa.s the instruction of the Finance Committee that whenever two or three tracings of premises tor which renewals were sought were received a meeting of the Visiting Committee would be held. In that case he had not heard lof a tracing having been sent in. He might say that the Finance] Committee was anxious not to delay any matter. As soon as any matter:was on the agenda and as soon as any tracing was sent in he had invariably convened the Committee and presented a report. As a proof of that, he might say that since last November between sixty-five and seventy applications had been made and terms recommended by the Committee to the Council. So it was clearly proved that there was no delay on the part of the Committee. Captain DOUGHTON-When an application is made for renewal of a lease or for anything that is required from this Council, is it not customary to give a reply in writing to the applicant stating whatever decision the Council has arrived at ? If not, how are applicants to know ? I know that several applications have been made with regard to the renewal of leases. Well, if they happen to get the local papers and see the decision of the Council therein, that is all they have to be guided by. Is it not customary, if not it should be, to inform the applicant what our decision is? If I am in order, I shall move that in future all applicants be given the decision of the Council whatever decision it may be. The MAYOR—There is an instruction of that kind. The Town Clerk does write. The TOWN CLERK—Yes, I do not know any case where it is not done. Captain DOUGHTON added that he did not know anything about Mr Bickerstaff, but he ought to have been informed of the decision soon after it was come to in June. The MAYOR said Mr Williams did not say a de. cision was come to in June. Mr Williams said the application was made in June and he fully ex- plained that until a traciug was ha.1ded in to the Commit;ee the Committ-e could noc prooced and the question then was, was there any tracing ? Captain DOUGHTON asked if a tracing was re- quired in that case ? The MAYOR replied that there should be a trac- ing of the ground plan in every renewal. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS said that had been the t justom for a long time. ) Captain DOUGHTON—Do the ratepayers under- ) stand that ? Suppoe I have a hous, in North- parade and I want a renewal, am I to send in a traci 'g ? < The MAYOR—Yes, that has been the custom for many years. Captain DOUGHTON I never understood that. I have been in the Council for six years and I never understood it. But I want a repiy o be sent to every applicant, whatever is the decision. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS—If you will kindly allow me to explain, I may say that difficulty was felt some eihteen months or twn years ago and a resolu- tion was pass d on the recommendation of th. Finance C.mmlttee that immediately on the presentation of therepoit and its adoption the Town Clerk should inform 'he ap{. bcant aud without ex- ception that has always b eu complied with. I know that it is so in half a dozen cases. I saw three and asked if they had receiv ed a letier fr^m the Town Clerk and (hey ,aid they h id. Captain DOUGHTON—I shall now a-k a question in pnlnt. There iH Mr Gibson with his house in Trrrace-rnad, in which Mr John Williams has a shop. Now, wha ever decision this Council has arrived at in regard to that matter, in his paper all allng he says that he nev er has had a reply. Now that is a ca e in point. Has he had a reply ? The IA YUR-K I can answer that. Captain DOUGHTON—Ttore is a resolution on the hooks why canno, he get a reply? I do not con- sider any individual. 1 do not side with Mr Gibson T anybody else but if there is a resolution on the books it oughr to have been sent to him. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS—What resolution ? I know we hear a great many things and see a great many paragraphs of many kinds, but what is the resolu- tion? Captain DOUGHTON — It was decided at this Council—if I recollect rightly—that application should be ma *e to the Local Government Beard c incerning Mr Gibson's le ise. Application was made and the Local Government Board would not Inrerfer. Cons> quently, I believe it was carried in this Councd by a majority of one vote, if I re- collect rightly. Now that is the decision. Row is he supposed to know ? He is not here and has no one here to represent him. There is a decision and has it been given in writing to the applicant ? Mr C. M. WILLIAMS- We all recollect the resolution — that all in connection with this particular le18P-every resolution on the books, was cancelled at the time. Mr PEAKE-No. The MAYOR—No, no, sir. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS—They were cancelled at the time and at tne end of the Council there is a paragraph to the effect that the Town Clerk should write to the Local Government Board asking their opinion on the matter. Every resolution with regard to that lease was cancelled by the resolution and I appeal to the Town Clerk to read it now. Captain DOUGHTO- Yes, I mean the decision of this Council. The MAYOR—Order, please. Mr MARKS—What are we discussing ? Are we discussing Mr Gibson's lease ? Captain DOUGHTON-Not Mr Gibson or anybody elses' lease. I say that the decision ought to be given through the Town Clerk to the applicant otherwise it is not business. Mr C. M. WILLIHls-Since a certain time that has always been doue. Before that time perhaps it was not done. Mr SALMON—Has Mr Bickerstaff been informed that a traciug was required ? The MAYOR—I was coming to that. The TOWN CLERK said he did not receive the letter until the previous evening. Mr Bickerstaff did not know that a tracing was required and now he would let him know that it is required. The MAYOR thought that when acknowledging applications for leases it should be stated that trac- ings were required. The TOWN CLERK said he would do that in future. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS said that some months ago it was passed to ask the Borough Accountant to enter up lea-es in a book and that notices 8hald be given to the effect that before the applications could be considered tracings must be tlent. Captain DOUGHTON said he recollected well when terms were given to Mr William Rowlands such and such a thing was required to be done to the house, and when the matter subsequently came before the Couueil whether those things had been done, Mr C. M. Williams's chief point was that the resolution had not been sent to Mr Rowlands. Mr WILLIAMS replied that that was the case then, hut since then it had been altered. Captain DOUGHTO^ said it should always have been done because when it was not done people were mislead. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS said they could get to know if they only took the trouble to ask. Captain DOUGHTON did not think they ought to have to ask. They applied and they ought to be informed what was t e decision of the Council. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS—You know that some people can make mountains of mole hills. Captain DOGGHTON-I agree with you there. Mr PEAKE said he disagreed with one remark made by Mr Williams. He did not think it should go out to the public that all the resolutions relat- ing to Mr Gibson's lea-e had been cancelled. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS—-Before you make any re- marks, I ask that the resolution should be read. Mr PEAKE added that there was no resolurion- only to remain in abeyance until the decision of the Local Government Board was known. The MAYOR- T" defer the matter until the Local Government Board replied. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS—Excuse me the resolution will speak for itse f. Alderman PETER JONES said an application was made oy Mr Gibson for a renewal and he was entitled toareply. If theCouncil refu-ed the application they should reply to that effect. If, on the other hand, they granted ic they should say it was granted and state the conditions attached to the renewal. As a matter of busine-s, it was the duty of tne Counci to give that reply, and he suggested that it should be ascertained for the next meeting. As far as his memory went as to the decision it was exactly the same as Mr Williams's. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS took it that the matter could not come before the Finance Committee. They presented a certain report and the Council cancelled it. Alderman PRTER JONES thought it only fair that thpre should be a reply according to the resolution. Mr C. M. WTILLIAMS said he was calling for the resolution. The TOWN CLERK (who had been looking for the resolution in the minutes) suggested that it should go to the Finance Committee and that he should be instruoted to report so that a reply might be sent. Alderman PETER JONES moved to that effect and Mr SALMON seconded the proposition and it was agreed to. Mr J. P. THOMAS said a Mr Davies wanted to know what became of his application with regard to property in Thespian-street. A STEEP HILL. Mr W. A. Northey asked that the Cycling Club should be allowed to place a danger board on the hill running down into Trefechan and the letter was referred to the Public Works Committee. CORRECTIONS. Mr HOPKINS called attention to a report in a local paper and asked Mr C. M. Williams if he was correctly reported in saying that he (Mr Williams) protested against the granting of the lease to Mr Hopkins, on the ground that it robbed the rate- payers of £60 a year. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS replied that he had made a note on his agenda (which he produced) of what he said, and the pith of it appeared in the report of the Cambrian News. What he said was that he could not move the adoption of 19 and 20 relating to Mr Hopkins on the ground that the terms giveu by the Council, in his opinion, robbed the rate- payers of JE60 as he had shown by previous figures. At the previous meeting, continued Mr Williams, it was stated that it was decided to enlarge the Corporation Offices by one vote only. He had looked up the resolution and found that it was passed by seven to three. He thought councillors should be correct. Captain DOUGHTON-That is not much. (Laugh- ter.) ° Mr C. M. WILLIAMs-It is only that you said the resolution was passed by one vote. Captain DOUGHTON—Well, it has been done out of current rates instead of a loan. That is my grievance. FIRE BRIGADE. Mr Salmon brought up the report of the Fire Brigade which recommended the purchase of 600 feet of hose at f54 12s from Messrs McGregor Dundee. DR. HARRIES'S APPLICATION. Mr Peake brought up the report of the Finance i Committee, Mr Williams, the chairman, being absent at the meeting. After recommending the payment of £1:3 5a lid, the Committee stated 1 that Dr Harries attended and explained that he required 2a 3r 23p on the south side of the Rheidol for the purpose of making a lake. The Committee recom- mended that a lease for seventy-five years should be given, the terms and conditions to be settled in committee of the whole Council. The Committee also decided to recommend that Dr Harries should be allowed to erect a bridge across the river so as < to afford an approach to the land. 1 Mr PEAKE added that there was but small at- tendance at the Committee meeting and thought it wise to refer Dr Harries's application again to the Committee for further consideration. He moved that the matter shculd be considered by a com mittee of the whole Council. It was an important; matter and deserved the attention of every mem- ber of the Council. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS seconded the proposition. Alderman PETER JONES said there were two or three questions in connection with the application that must receive serious attention. First, with regard to the legal position of the Council. By section 108 of the Municipal Corporations Act the Council could not grant a lease of land for a longer period than thirty-one years unless building of equal value was to be erected on it. Whether there was iny buiidiug contemplated in that case le did net know, hut it would be misleading to Dr Harries and place the Council in i wrong position if that point was not c. nsidered. There WHS al-o t e question whether the erection af an embankment in forming a lake would not limit the water way and militate against the lower o .rt of the town. He personally had m-ntioned t e idea of having a lake at the place repeatedly and the bed of the river might be changed and s-traighten"d up above and the flow of the water thereby accelerated. However, that was a matter of detail which might he turther considered. Att, mp's were made to fix a day for meeting, bur. as Saturday wa" an inconvenient day and the Surveyor vi as going out of town, it was agreed that rhe Mayor should convene a meeting on his re urn, his WORSHIP r. marking that a special meeting of the C<uncil could be held if the matter was found to be urgent. The approval of Mr Wheatley's plans was deferred for a conference with Mr WThratley and plans by Mr J. J. J ^mes (if offices in Baker street weie deferred for further information, as was also a plan of prop sed rebuilding of the Weston Vaults, Alder- man PETER JONER remarking that the Committee desirt d to know the area occupied by tile new premises in order to see if the licensed area would be greater than at present. Mr J. P THOMAS asked if chat would make any difference, and AlIermu PETER JONES thought it desirable 'hat the Council should know if thel e was to be any increase in licensed area, A licensed house like the Talbot, for instance, might buy five r six adj ining houses and add them to the liceu-ed premises, but he thought the Corporation should know in the case of their property what was pur- posed to be done in the way of increase. HOPE FCR COURT DWELLERS. The Surveyor presented reports and estimates for putting Cambrian Cottage-court, Britannia-court, Triniry-court, and Chalybeate-court in order at a cost of about £200. and on the proposition of Mr C. M. WILLIAMS, seconded by Mr PEAKE, it was agreed that the matter should he placed on the next agenda in order to take the legal steps to carry the work out. In reply to Mr C. M Williams, the TOWN CLERK stated that he was going on with advertising the notices concerning Trevor-road, Alderman PETER JONES adding that the Private Streets Act had been amended and that the legal process must now be very carefully at- tended to. The MAYOR said it would be very much easier for the Council if the adjoining owners did the work themselves and not leave it to the Council. Of course they had to pay the cost when the Counc 1 did the work. THE HARBOUR. The Harbour Commit'ee reported that they had examined bills and labour sheets. APPLICATIONS. Applications for renewals by Mr T. Evans of 76, Cambrian-street, Mr Isaac Hopkins of his yard, and Messrs Green and Colquhoun of 5, Terrace-road, were referred to the Finance Committee. The TOWN CLERK thought it would simplify matters and secure systematic treatment if all applications for leases were addressed to him in writing. He would then place it on the following agenda and be able to trace the matter from start to finish. (Hear, hear.) The suggestion was approved and adopted, it heing understood that any applications going to the Borough Accountant would be forwarded to the Town Clerk. CONSTITUTION HILL. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS then moved "That this Council, firmly believing that the granting of a liceuce for the sale of intoxica'ing liquors at Con- stitution Hill will be injurious to the best interests of Aberystwyth and will seriously tend to endanger its reputation as a desirable educational centre, prays the magistrates for the division of Lower Geneu'rglyn not to grant the same." Mr Williams said he very much regretted that the occasion had arisen for hitr to have to place that matter on the agenda With many others, he hoped to have no repetition of the application of 1887, when a licence to sell intoxicating liqours on Constitution Hill was refused at Llanbadarn in response to the strong feeling of opposition expressed in town and district. All the arguments then adduced in opposition, he believed, were now in force to a grpacer extent. That was the third attempt to get a licence. On the first occasiofc petitions were signed by nearly all the ratepayers. [Indication of dissent.] It was not a personal matter. He had no personal feeling against the Company. In fact, he believed he was acting more in their best interests than against them At the second attempt to btain a been- e resolutions were passed against it at all places < worship. In addition to that. an influential rl-p-itation attended before the magis- trates and appealed to them in the interests of Aberystwyth not to grant the licence. The College authorities also objected and he believed that the majority of the inhabitants of the town felt strongly that the licence would be injurious to the best interests of Aberystwyth as a health resort. Constitution Hill was not quite the place for a licence. That was felt by people who did not take a narrow view of the licensing question. He was convinced that the licence would not only be in- jurious to the best interests of Aberystwyth, but of the Company as well. Up to the present the public had acquired confidence in the way the Hill had been conducted. They felt that it was a splendid place of resort where young people were tree from temptation. As regarded Aberystwyth itself, it was a place to which a large number of men and women students were sent because of the high moral tone of the town and because it was free frum places which existed in large centres wherein young people were led astray. If a licence was granted for the Hill it would very much prejudice the town and the College, for parents would say there was then a place where their children would ba tempted to go and would ultimately go astray. He therefore moved the proposition en the agenda. Mr ROBERT DOUGHTON (after a pause) without hesitation seconded the proposition, believing a licence would be a source of great evil. However strong the reasons had been they were stronger now, for nowalarge numberof buildings had been erected under the Hill which did not exist when the first application was made. There was also the new Hostel for women students and it seemed to him that a licence for the Hill would be almost ruinous to that institution—(a laugh)—for strangers would not send their children to it in consequence of the proximity of the licence. It would also injure the College, for it would attract young people who would go up the Hill merely for the sake of the drink. Facilities for drinking had been very in- jurious all over the kingdom. Grocers' licences had not only ruined grocers' families, but the families of customers, beciuse women had been ible to get drink at the grocers' shop who would not think of going into a public-house for it. It seemed to him the Council should oppose the licensing of the Hill by every means in their power. If it was granted, it could with difficulty be dis- continued, no matter what was the result of it. Mr CROYDON MARKS (who spoke in so low a voice that he could not be properly heard) was un- derstood to say that the Council had strong temper- ance speeches by Mr Williams and Mr Doughton and if he was catering for people and not consult- ing his own tastes he should consider them exceedingly narrow. The MAYOR interposed to call Mr Mark's atten- tionjto the Municipal Corporation Act and members of councils taking part in matters in the Council in which they are interested outside and Mr MARKS said he purposed not voting, but he had aright to speak. The MAYOR said it was the custom in that Council to allow a member to speak, but he had no right to do so. He could speak if it was the wish of the Council to allow him to do so. Mr PEAKE—Certainly, Mr Marks may be allowed to speak. The MAYOR—He may do so with the consent of the Council. Mr MARKS-I make my application to speak. The MAYOR—Otherwise I cannot allow it. Mr ISAAC HOPKINs-I do not think there is any- thing against Mr Marks speaking. This is not a resolution affecting the business of the Council, but of another body. The MAYOR—Mr Hopkins, I will not discuss my ruling with any member, please. I take it that Mr Marks is pecuniarily interested in this matter and, therefore, I draw his attention to the section of the Municipal Corporations Act. Mr Marks then sat down. Mr PEAKE said he must make his protest against that resolution, as he had done two years ago. In the first place, he thought it a piece of impertinence In the part of the Council to approach a body of men of the calibre of the Llanbadarn magis- trates. If they were not able to form their own judgment he was sure there was no member of the Council able to instruct bhem. Mr Williams stated that there was i furore caused previously by the application. He also stated that the majority of the ratepayers were against it, and that there were resolutions From the different religious bodies and a strong deputation to the magistrates, as well as a memorial from the Council. They all knew that Mr Williams also said that the majority were xgainst the licence. He (Mr Peake) said decidedly not. The result of the next election proved that the majority of the town were in favour of the enterprise of the Improvement Company, for one member who voted in favour of petitioning the Llanbadarn magistrates happened to get defeated in the November election. Another member who happened to stay away when the matter was before the Council also got defeated—(laughter)—and his worthy friend, Mr Honkins, who did not vote at ill, got defeated. (Loud laughter). Mr MARKS—And I got in. Mr PEAKE added that the candidate who was in favour of the licence and himself who voted in its favour got returned. Whether Mr Williams looked at it from a different point or not, he (Mr Peake) could not say, but that was his way of thinking and it was to him very demonstrative that three mem- bers of the four got defeated. He thoucht he was expressing the feeling of the majority in thinking that the Company should have all the privileges they could get. Where would Aberystwyth have oeeu but for the C< mp>ny? Tney had spent be- i £150,000 and £200,000. The prosperity of ] Aberystwyth to-day showed what they had done. Before the Company came things were nt a stand- ( still at Aberystwyth. It was the College that kept up the town and the sooner the College pe, pie understood that the be-ter. The Council should give opportunities for c pitalists to invest their money in the town. Wha; had it got to do with the Council ? Why should they m their little world prvent people spending money in the town ? It. would g;, out to the world that the Council weretooconversative. Theymightpride themselves on being Liberals, but they were C^nserv stive and were bound up in their little world. Why should the Council dictate to the Company ? He did not suppose that Mr C. M. Will ams ever had a bottle of beer or a bottle of stout in his life but there were thousands who went up the Hill who were astonished that they could not get reasonable refreshments there. The Council were going out,ide2its province in interfering with the Llaiibadarn magistrates ann with the Company's enterprise. He shou d vote against the proposition and should be only to pleas d to see the licence granted. As to Mr Douahtoo's argument about the Hostel, the Hill was clos d when the Hostel was opened and vice versa, so the Hostel could not he effected, With regard also to the value of property, they knew that throughou the country property was more valuable attached or close to a public house. (Laughter.) Mr SALMON said though he was a licensed victualler he wished to say a word on that matter, for he was in a position to ascertain and know the wants of visitors. Thousauds of visitors com- plained of being unable to obtain intoxicating drinks on the Hill except what was carried up in the way of spirit*. (Hear, hear.) It was well known that bottles of spirits were carried by excur sionists up the Hill, aud he was sure that the CID- sumption was far greater and far more in- jurious than if they were enabled to obtain a glass of beer in the refreshment room. Those who quenched their thirst by alcohnicdriuk" had no objection to others taking non-alcoholic drinks. On two occasions he had had occasional licences to sell on the Hill during the past season and there was no difficulty. The Llanbadarn magistrates granted the licence on a former occa- sion, but confirmation was refused at Quarter Sessions on the resolution of the Council. Aft-r the refusal the November election came and the ratepayers rejected the members of the Council who voted for the resolution opposing the licence. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS—What year was that? Mr SALMON—The first year they made applica- tion. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS—Will you name the candi- dates ? Mr SALMON—Yes; Mr Robert Ellis, chemist, and Mr T. W. Powell. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS—Well, who were returned ? Mr SALMON replied that the town elected in the time of Bourne and Grant not the nominees of any club. He added that the town was now in favour of the licence, at least the majority. He did not mean the Rechabites and Good Templars who were biassed and opposed to licences every- where. Mr Williams said that people sent their children to Aberystwyth to college because of the high moral standard of the place. He, how- ever, did not appear to know that in the matter of public-houses to population Aberystwyth, judged from his point, was one of the lowest in the king- dom, for whereas in other towns there were about one public-house to every 300 or 400 of the inhabit- ants, at Aberystwyth there was one public-house to every 129 inhabitants. That showed if it showed anything that people did not send thfir children to Aberystwyth because they thought intoxicating drinks detrimental, but that they sent their children to Aberystwyth because there were plenty of public-houses in the town. (Loud laughter.) Mr C. M. WILLIAMS-Mr Salmon Mr Salmon Mr SALMON—You said that people sent their children here because there were few public houses but as there are more public houses here than there are in proportion at other places, it proves, according to your argument, that the penple send their children here because of the public houses. (Renewed laughter). Licences, continued Mr Salmon, were granted to places where they were much less needed than on Con- stitution Hill. Mr ISAAC HOPKINS did not say he was going to vote for or against the proposition, but he'protested against the Council interfering with the Llanbadarn magistrates. There were six magistrates present in the Council and how would they like the Llaabadarn magistrates to interfere with them? He did not think they would listen to what the Llanbadarn magistrates had to say. They knew what was best to be done and they would do it in spite of all the Council said. Mr SALMON said he omitted saying that the Council intended some time extending the borough so as to include Constitution Hill and the MAYOR observed that that seemed to him to be a reason for the Council's expression of opinion at the present time in the matter. Alderman PETER JONES pointed out that both the majority and the minority report of the Licensing Commission stated that in the opinion of the com- missioners there were too many public houses in the country. He did not think an expression of opinion by the Council on that matter un- reasonable. He had taken exception to an expression of opinion on a magisterial judgment, but that was a very different thing to expressing an opinion before the magistrates had exercised their judgment. That was a question that no doubt very seriously affected Aberystwyth whether prejudicially or benefically and he thought it only fair and reasonable that the representative body of the town should express an opinion upon it and he also felt sure from his knowledge of the gentlemen who constituted the Llanbadarn magis- rrates that they would pay considerable deference to that opinion. Captain DOUGHTON supported the proposition, thinking a new licence injurious to the town and to the inhabitants. If a licence was granted for the top of the Hill, a mortuary would be wanted at the bottom. He denied Mr Peake's contention that members were defeated over the licensing question. It was on the question of work or no work. He did not know whether a, licence on Constitution Hill would keep the working people of Aberystwyth alive for the remainder of their days. He knew that a banner was taken about the town asking people to vote for Bourne and Grant and work. No doubt Mr Peake expected to get a job. Alderman PETER JONES-Oh. Mr PEAKE—Perhaps you wanted to sell coal. (Laughter.) The MAYOR having asked for order, Mr MARKS again applied to be allowed to speak, and it was agreed to on the proposition of Mr Salmon. Mr MARKS, in the course of a rapidly-uttered speech of which it was almost impossible to obtain an accurate note, was understood to &ay that it was intended to ask the magistrates to limit the licence to three months—July, August, and Sep- tember only. Therefore it could not effect the College students. With regard to the control of the licence on the Hill, regulations would be framed whereby people would not be served more than once. He had had many applica- tions by intending excursion parties for arrangements for obtaining intoxicating drink on the Hill. Sir Pryce Jones's party, people from Bradford, and people from Birmingham had applied. If the Council were going to lay down the hard and fast rule that Aberystwyth was to be controlled on carping, temperance, and narrow lines or only the tenets of a particular party were to prevail, then they would keep capital away and prevent the extension of the town. A meeting of his board was to be held this week to consider how further to advance Aberystwyth, but how could he advise them to invest more capital if narrow ideas were to prevail and one class was to dictate to others what they should eat and drink. With regard to Captain Doughton's mortuary, there had been a licence on the Promenade Pier and no mortuary had been required at the bottom. The MAYOR protested against one remark by Mr Marks that Aberystwyth was governed by tem- perance people on narrow lines. He (the Mayor) was not a teetotaler, but he had voted before and should vote again against licensing, not because he objected to licensing, for there were occasions when licences should be granted, but he did not think it would be wise to grant a licence for the Hill. What Mr Peter Jones had said of licensing gener- ally was worthy of consideration. In voting for the resolution, he should like it to be understood that it was not a question of going upon a temper- ance line. It was a question of what they con- sidered the advantages of Aberystwyth. Captain Doughton tried to put in another speech, but was stopped by the Mayor and Alderman PETER JONES moved that the question be now put." The MAYOR saying that Mr C. M. Williams had the right of reply, MTWILLIAMS denied that he took a narrow, temperance, carping view of the matter. Captain DOUGHTON That is only Mr Marks's opinion. Mr PEAKE—He has as much right to an opinion as you have. Mr WILLIAMS (continuing) said the Council had done all they could to support the Company, there being no opposition to a licence for the Hotel Cambria, and thought it somewhat dishonourable to say that if that licence was not granted there would be no more capital spent in the town. Mr MARKS said he spoke what he believed. Mr WILLIAMS added that he was actuated by the broad desire to serve the best interests of the town. With regard to dictating to the Llanbadarn Bench, he said the members were deeply grateful to the Aberystwyth Council for their expression of opinion, several magistrates having told him that the mem- bers of the Council were the best judges of what was best for the town. A vote was then taken when Messrs the Mayor, Aldermen Peter Jones and Captain Doughton, and Councillors Robert Doughton, J. P. Thomas, and 1 C. M. Williams voted for the proposition, praying the magistrates not to grant the licence—6 Councillors T. E. Salmon and Peake—2—voted iga nst the proposition and Alderman David Roberts and Is >ac Hopkins remained neutral. On the proposition of Mr WILLIAMS, the Town J rk was directed to forward the memorial to the Llanbadarn magistrates, and, on the suggestion of Mr MARKS, it » as agreed to add the number of members who wer present in the Council. Aft r going into c immittee for a brief period to consider the Cambrian trains return, the Council ro-e.

UMVEKISITY COLLEGE OF WALES. THE MUSICAL DEPARTMENT. SPEECH BY PRINCIPAL PRYS. On Friday evening a meeting was held in the Examination Hall of the University College of Wales to hear a programme of music given in con- nec ion with t' e cloing session of the short course in music. Tlv-re was a fair ar'enrlanoe. The MAYOR (C uncillor D. C. Roberts), in the ab- sence of the Principal, presided and he under- stood that that evening's programme ad been ar- ranged in connection with the shorn course of music giwn in that Coll g- during the past month and in connecti too, with the department of music now being re-started in the College. He was sure they all felt that a Welsh National College would not be complete without a department of music. (Cheers ) They were therefore glad that the College authorities had re started the de- partment of music. (Hear, hear.) He was pleased to understand th it Mr Jenkins had already been much encouraged by the numbers taking the short course. He trusted that a considerable number would also take advantage of the ordinary course which would begin with the commencement of the College session. (Hear, hear.) That movement was in the nature of an experiment which the Col- lege authorities had decide! upon trying for a p-riod of ifve y ars. He helieved that the success Mould be so great that at the end of the five years there would be no doubt as to the continuance of the department. (Cheers.) The following programme was then gone through to the evident pleasure of the audience :—" La Fileuse" (pianoforte solo), Mr Bryceson Treharne Berceuse Oberlass" (violin solo), Mr Bertie Oiler- head (enc.orerl); Revenge, Timotheus Cries," Mr D. Jenkins, Mus. Bac. (Cantab), encored; andante et Scherso, Mr Ollerhead; rhapsodi. Mt Tre- harne; Oliver," Miss Ethel James (encored) cavatine, Mr Ollerhead (encored). In an interval in the programme, Mr D. JENKINS, Mus. Bac., the head of the department, said he had long been convinced that there were young men and women in Wales who would benefit by a short course of music and the response to the invitation to take advantage of that movement had exceeded his expectations. He would have been satisfied with a dozen or fif- teen, but he was pleased to be able to say that no fewer than twenty-five students joined the classes. Of that number eight took instruction in organ playing, eight in pianoforte playing, nine in sing- ing, and four in composition He should like to have seen a larger number taking the instruction in playing 'the violin and other instruments. (Hear, hear.) The students came from North and from South Wales and amongst them, he could assure the audience, were very promising students. Wales, he regretted to have to say, was backward in instrumental music. Complaints to that effect were made arl nauseum at eisteddfodau. The people undoubtedly loved music and cultivated it as far as they could do so unaided, but he should hke to see people of means and culture doing more to encourage instrumental music. (Hear, hear.) He was pleased to be able to say an effort had been made in that direction at Aberystwyth where an oratorio had been produced yearly for several years past with an orchestral accompaniment. The con- cert, it was true, did not pay and was not en- couraged by people who might be expected to en. courage the musical culture of the people but fifteen oratorios had been produced and the balance sheet had been kept straight by a few friends who made up the deficit by subscription. (Hear, hear.) Perhaps one of the reasons for the back- wardness of Wales in instrumental music was the difficulty of getting good teachers in Wales, par- ticularly in the small towns and rural districts. He therefore hoped an effort would be made to induce Mr Ollerhead to pay weekly visits to Aber- ystwyth to continue his valuable instruction on the violin to all who desired to acquire proficiency in that beautiful instrument. (Applause.) At the conclusion of the pt-ogramme, Principal PRYS of Trev ecca College, proposing n vote of thanks to the Mayor for presiding, expressed satisfac- tion at the musical treat of that evening. He believed that those who could appreciate good music had been satisfied. Taste for good music, he added, wasan acquired taste like the taste for tomatoes and appetite grew upon what it fed. Let them, then, have in Wales enough of good music and gradually a taste for good music would be acquired. The taste for good music was not a natural taste, though the people of Wales prided themselves on havmg a natural taste for music to a greater extent than the people had on the ether side of Offa's Dyke. At any rate, he was pleased that the musical department had been restarted in the College. (Hear, hear.) When the department formerly existed it was the most popular depart- ment at the College and if it was as efficient as it was popular it was very efficient indeed. For some reason or other, the department ceased to exist. Now, however, they were all pleased to know that the department had been re-established and they all congratulated Mr Jenkins on his appointment at the head of the department and they also congratu- lated the College upon securing so efficient a teacher, for Mr Jenkins was a man who thoroughly understood the musical needs of Wales and the methods of thinking of her people. (Hear, hear.) He hoped that one of the results of that movement would be the improvement of congregational sing- ing in which Mr Jenkins took a deep interest. (Haar, hear.) As a minister of the Gospel, he (Principal Prys) could not help feeling that a, great deal required to be done in that direction. He hoped that many young men and women would at- tend the musical courses at the College to be trained as instrumentalists in order to be able to act as organists in the different churches with which they were at home connected. (Cheers.) Even in the Nonconformist churches there was now a fairly- large number of pipe organs and he believed there would be a much larger number if it were not for the present difficulty of obtaining efficient organists. He therefore hoped that a large number of young men and women would learn organ playing and so inaugrate better congregational singing. (Hear, hear.) He likewise hoped that an improved class of precentors would arise as another result of the re-establishment of those short courses of music at the College—that young men who aspired to be precentors in their churches and chapels would undergo the discipline and musical education such as would now be provided at the College. (Cheers.) Those who heard a great deal of congre- gational singing up and down the country, he was sure, would agree with him when he said that though Wales had very good congregational singing on the whole, there was still room for improvement and much might be done in giving a general training to precentors— musical and otherwise—in order to enable them to understand the fitness of things—(hear, hear, and laughter)—to suit the music to the words, for in- stance, and the words to the occasion. He recollected that a short time ago a precentor asked to be allowed to select the hymns for the day and as it was a special service the request was granted but about the very first hymn the precentor selected for the morning service was an evening hymn—tune and words—" The Shades of Night (Loud laughter.) In that case surely the precentor did not understand the fitness of things and possibly a short course or even a long course of musical training in some cases would not make precentors understand the fitness of things. In the great majority of cases in Wales, however, he was sure that a course of musical training at the College would be a great advantage and would lead to material improvement in congregational singing. (Applause.) Again he might say that he was pleased to find at. the head of the department Mr David Jenkins who, next to leuan Gwyllt, had done most for congregational singing in Wales. (Applause.) & & Mri WILLIAMS, B.A., having seconded the proposition, it was agreed to unani- mously. ° The MAYOR, acknowledging the vote, remarked that a certain number of the friends of the College] and of Wales had guaranteed a sufficient sum of j money to ensure the College authorities against 4 logs in carrying on that department for five years. That deep interest in the musical education of vv ales being shown by people who were not them- ( selves in a position to take personal advantage of < the instruction, it was to be hoped that those who were in a position would take advantage of the in- struction so afforded and that at the end of the five years the department would be so well founded in I the interests and usefulness of Wales that there 1 would be no doubt as to its continuance. (Ap- plause.) The meeting then separated.

< — ] An interesting application of electricity to cot- I tage industries has recently been made in the dis- trict of St. Etienne, in France, in which the manu- facture of ribbons is largely carried on by weavers in their own homes. Until lately all the looms] were driven by manual labour, but many are now being operated by electro motors, the power being derived from a generating station at St. Viotor- sur-Loire, nine miles away, where three turbines, each of 900 horse-power, have been fixed. The generating company now serves twenty-four com- munes, the distribution being on the three-phase system. Each loom requires about quarter horse- power and ten francs per month is charged, and about 2,500 looms are now driven in this way, the company also supplying electricity for lighting purposes for some districts.

BLAENAU FE8TIM06. PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH. —Before G. H. E lis Esq. (chairman), Dr R. D. Evans, Robert Robert" nd William Owens, Esqrs. Drunic and Disorderly.—John Davies, Rhiw- bryfdir. was cha ged hy P.C. Griffiths with having been drunk and diordel iy on July 31st.—The Bench siid defend mt had been hrought before them several times recently and that fines had very little effect up in him. He would this time be sentenced to tweuty-orie d >ys imprisonmellt.-P.C. Evan Joaes charged John Roberts, Maengwyn-street, Trawsfynyiid, with having been drunk and dis- orderly on A igust 7th Traw-fynydd. Defend- ant, who tail*i to put in an appearnnce, was fined 10s and 10s 61 costs.—P.C. Evan Jones charged John OW. II, Gweregron, farm strvant, with having been drunll and disorderly at Trawsfynydd on Augus 5th. Defendant wrote s ating reasons for his inability to Htiend and expressing regret for what occurred, — Fined 5s and lis 6d costs.—P.C. David Jo es charged Hugh Gwilym Jones, Bod- afoa, quarryman. with having h. ell drunk and exposi g oim-eit b\ tne Manod Hotel on August 12th.- Uefen,:a"t, who ha.i been previously con- victed of a l'iimilar offence, was fined 5" and 10s costs. — P C. Rober s charg. d OwelJ Jones, Now'r- allt, an old off rider, with having been drunk and disordeily ou Aug- st 2(jth.—Defendant did not appear and t' e ju tiees decided to hear the case in his absence and he was sentenced to one cal Hilar month's imprisonment.— P.C. N. Davies charged Richtrd Roberts of Tany- 1 grisiau t*n ce, witn being drunk and disorderly in Market-place on the 26th August. This being his fir-t i tfence, he was fined Is. and 10s. costs only. — P.C. 1). Jones summ n i John Owen, Hafod-ruffi h, tor having been drunk and disorderly near the tabernacle Chapel ou August 28th. This being his firs nffenc-, he was fined Is. and 10s. costs.—P.C. John D. Davids chaiged Hugh Lloyd, Bryntiri n, Tanvgr siau, with having been drunk and disorderly m High-street on August 9th. The officer said he wa- behaving lik a madman. With the as:-is ance of PC. D Jon-s, he succeeded in taking him to police station. Fined 10s. and 10s. costs.— P.C. N. Davi s charged Robert Morris Jones, Llwynygeii-road, with having been drunk and disorder y in Church-street on 28th August, Fined 5s. and 10s. costs.—P.C. H. Davies charged John Williams, Tanygrisiau, Edward Owen, New Market-square, and William Jones. Rhydygro, with having been drunk and disorderly on Tany- grisiau-road, at 11-45 pm. on September 11th. Defendants plead d guilty and Williams and Owen were each fined Is. and 10s. costs, this being their fiist offeoc. William Jones, who had a bad record, was fined 15s. and 10s. costs or 14 days imprisonment. Assaulting the Police.—P.C. Davies charged Wm. Jones, one of tne defenlants in the last case, with having ussaulte 1 him whilst in the execution of his duty.—The officer said he was endeavouring to separate Owen and Williams from fighting when the accused gave him a running kick in the back which nearly took his breath away, afterwards throwing large stones (produced in Court) at him, shouting "I will kill you, by the devil," several times. He (the officer) felt great pain in the back ever since.—The justices retÏren and, on their re- turn, the Chairman said that the majority were against sending him to prison and that he would be fined £3 and 10s costs. —The money was paid by his mother. Drunkenness.—P.C. N. Davies charged Zaacheus Roberts, Groesffordd, with having been helplessly drunk at 11 30 pm, on September 9th, in Church- street-Fined 5s and 10s costs.—P.C. N. Davies charged Wm. Jones, Dolydd-terrace, with having been drunk and incapable on August 29th. With assistance he carried him home.—Fined Is and 10s costs. Furious Cycling.-P.C. J. D. Davies charged David Joseph Jones, 3, New Market-square, with having furiously ridden his bicycle in High-street on August 11th. — Defendant denied the offence and P.C. Jones was called to corroborate the evidence of P.C. Davies.—The Chairman said the Bench were satisfied with the evidence for the prosecu- tion. He added that they were determined to put down scorchiug.—Fined 10s and lis costs.—P.C. D. Jones charged Wm. Williams, Cross Keys Inn, of furiously rising his bicycle in High-street on August 10th. — Fined 5s and 10s costs. Using Profane Language.—P.S. Stephen Owen summoned John Jones, Gas-lane, for using profane language on ) is own doorstep on the 18th August. Fine i Is .nd lis costs. Dismissed.— Edward Mill ward, Glynllifon-street, charged Samuel J nes, Dolgarregddu, with having assault d him on 18th August.—The offence was partly denied.—The Chairman said that the majority of the jU,tlC> s were in favour of dismissing the case. The fees paid by complainant were re- mitted. Furious Driving.-P.S. Stephen Owen charged James Koberta, Qlynllifon Inn, innkeeper, with havii g furiously driv. n a horse and carriage on the highway on September 4th.-Fmed 15 and 10a costs. Straying.—P.C. N. Davies charged James Bryan, Warwick, hawker, wich having allowed a horse and a pony to stray in Church-street on the 5th September. Detemtant, who did not put in an ap- pearance, was fined 10s and lis costs. Obstructing the Higlncrty. Inspector Roberts charged Edward Williams, Wm. Edwards, and Robert Rober s of Conglywal, with having obstructed the highway near Tyddyngwyn Church on Sundae, September 3rd, by loitering thereon for an unreasonable time.—P.C. D. Jones proved the cases.—The RI.ch took a leni, nt view of the case and fiued them 5s each without costs and intimated that in future such cases would be severely dealt wi h. Obstructing the Footway.— Inspector Roberts charged Evan Jenkins, William Griffith Davies, and Ann Jones, greengrocers, all of Church-street, with having obstructed the footway by placing goods thereon and allowing the same to remain for a long and unreasonable time.—The defendants admitted having been cautioned by the police against leaving anything on the footway.—Jenkins and Davies were each fined 5s and 10s costs and Ann Jones was fined 5s without costs.—P.C. J. D. Davies proved the charges. Charges of Refusing to Quit and Assault.-F. F. Fiinn. Qu en's Hotel, charged Robert Griffith, Picton-terrace, with having created a disturbance in the hotel at 10-30 p.m. on September 11th and refusing to leave when requested.—Fined 2s 6d without costs.—F. F. Flinn charged Griffith Roberts, Maenofferen-terrace, with having assaulted him on the same night whilst in company of R. Griffith by throwing a glass (half-pint) at his head. —Fined 2s 6d without costs. Assault.—-John Williams, Tanygrisiau, charged Edward Owen, New Market-square, and William Jones, Rhydygro, with having assaulted him on September 9th.—P.C. N. Davies, in corroborating, said that Williams was being kicked about like a football and that he was shouting murder all over the place.—Edward Owen was fined 58 and 12s costs, the case aga.inst William Jones being dis- missed. URB \N DISTRICT COUNCIL, FRIDAY, SEPT- EMBER 15th.—Present: Mr William Owen chairman Messrs John LI. Jones, Cadwaladr Roberts, E. M. Owens, Owen J. Owens, Griffith E. Jones, Dr R. D. Evans, Richard Griffiths, John Morgans, E. Lloyd Powell, John T. Jones, Howell Jones, Evan R. Jones. W. E. Alltwen Williams (clerk and surveyor), Owen Evans (assistant clerk), and David Williams (inspector of nuisance). A New Path.—It was decided to adopt plan of a path to be made near the houses at New Market- square. Obstructions.—Complaints were made of obstruc- tions placed on paths at the back of housea in the neighbourhood. It was stated that some persons had even built on the paths. It wfs decided that the Surveyor should put a stop to these obstruc- tions and give orders to pulldown the buildings.— Mr John Morgans asked if all the footpaths were under control of the Council ?—The Clerk said the path which was at the back of Batk-place was the property of the Council. Mr Thomas Jones (Lord Newborough's agent) had informed Miss Brymer of this and had requested her to pull the buildings down. The Library.—The report of the Library Com- mittee showed that the number of books issued out of the library during the year which ends this month was 12,189; 648 new books were issued during the year. The number of books at the library at present is 3,113. The annual concert for the benefit of the library will be held on Nov- smber 2nd. Health Committee's Report.-A committee was appointed to revise the charges for water used for ather than domestic purposes. Attention was jailed to the passage from Fleet-street to Bowydd- street which had been blocked by the ereotion of i wooden building there by Mr Jonathan Edwards, [t appeared that the Council had approved the plan of the building, and it was decided to rescind bhe resolution to that effect at the next meeting.— rhe Inspector reported that the number of in- Eectious diseases notified during the month was 11, sompared with 14 the previous month, and 17 the corresponding period last year. Jane Williams, Maenofferen, had gone out the day she was notified is suffering from an infectious disease. She paid no attention to his warning and continued to go aut.—The Health Committee recommended that ahe be prosecuted.—It was agreed to do this by a majority of six to three. It was also decided to prosecute persons for keeping pigs too near their dwellings The Inspector had continued his house to house inspection during the month. He had visited during the month 51 houses. Of these 17 were in good condition and 34 were in an un- sanitary condition. It was decided to serve notices upon the owners of these houses requesting them to keep their houses in good sanitary con- dition. The Medical Officer informed the Council that the number of births during the month was 42; the number of deaths 13, of which three were infants.