The Cardigan Bay Visitor

AKTHOU GENEROSITY. Mr Richard Davies of Liverpool and Beaumarishas subscribed JE50 towards paying off the debt remaining on the Calvinistic Metho- dist Chapel, Arthog. As the result of the muni- ficence of Mr Davies, the debt has now been re- duced to JE50.

PENRHYNDEUDRAETH. ESCAPE FROM DROWNING.—Whilst bathing at the Traeth on Monday last, a young man, named William Owen, Royal Oak Hotel, Penrhyn, had a verv narrn"- eqpe from drowning. Grct IS due to Mr Robert David Roberts and a visitor for the plucky way in which they effected a rescue DRUNKENNESS.—At a special Petty Sessions, held at Penrhyn, before W. Jones, Esq., Samuel Martin of Barmouth was charged by P.C. Jones with having been drunk and disorderly in Peny. groes-street. lIe was committed for fourteen days with hard labour.

FESTINIOG. COUNTY SCHOOL.—A meeting of the Governors was held on Friday under the presidency of Mr E. P. Jones. MrE. D. Jones, head master of Barmouth County School, sent in his report on the exam- inations for entrance and internal scholarships respectively, and on the basis of the examination lists the following awards were made :—Entrance scholarships for pupils from the higher grade schools O. D. Owen, R. W. Smith, G. O. Williams, Edward M. Owen, Edward L. Jones, Gwen E. Richards. Entrance Scholarships confined to scholars fsom schools in the outlying districts J. Edward Jones(Maentwrog). J. T'heodereEwingi(Maentwrog), W. Edward Jones (Trawsfynydd National). In- ternal scholarships Ben Ellis Jones, Ethel M. Williams, Gladys M. Morris, Evan Roberts, A. V. Hughes, and Ifor H. Jones. On the recom- mendation of the Head Master (Mr F. P. Dodd) the scholarships of Owen G. Jones and Evan Jones (2) were renewed for another year. The Head Master reported a number of recent successss of pupils. In the course of some remarks upon the successes at the Welsh matriculation examination, the Head Master observed that most of the pupils whe sat had only spent two years and a half in the school, and that though the results under the circumstances were very satisfactory, yet he did not consider that an adequate amount of'time for preparation. He hoped that parents would be induced in the future to keep their children at least a year longer in the school. Almost all the candidates had sat at the earliest possible age.

OPENING OF A NEW CHURCH AT YSTRAD MEURIG. CONSECRATION BY THE BISHOP OF ST. DA V] D'S. On Thursday (yesterday) the new Church at Ystrad Meurig erected to the gkry of and in memory of Edward Richard," was formally opened, the consecration ceremony being performed by the Bishop of St. David's. The Church H built ou the site of the old Churnh in which Edward Richard, the founder of the Y strad Meurig School, gave lessons to poor students in the days of Whit. field and John Wesley. Although it remained stand- ing until a few years ago, the old Church had ceased to be used for forty years and the servic-s were held in the adjoining schoolroom. In 1895, the new Church was commenced, the Vicar (the Rev J. Jones) having succeeded in collecting a sufficient sum of money tu warrant his proceeding with -the building. The Church has now been partially completed, a debt of £200 remaining to be I paid, but another tnousand pounds is required in order to erect a tower and properly furnish the whole Church. A hope is expressed that Church- men will respond to the appeal which is being made so thatachurch worthy of the name of EdwardRichard, the pioneer of secondary education in Wales, may stand on the ole; edificp. WThen Edward Richard established a school in Ystrarl Meurig, holding classes for poor students in the Church, there were hardly any means of education in this part of Wales. That there was a great demand for such education was shown in the subsequent success of the school. Edward Richard not only made the institution a great moral and educational force, but when he dud in 1770 he left a large amount of property the interest on which was to assist in carrying on the school. His successor was the Rev John Williams, known as the "Old Sir," whose son, the Rey John Williams, Arch- deacon of Cardigan, was the headmaster of the High School, Edinburgh, Dr Tait and the sons of Sir Walter Scott being educated under him. The subsequent headmasters were the Revs Dr Wil- liams, J. W. Morris, and Lewis Evans, once rector of Llanfihangel, and the Rev J. Jones, the present headmaster, who some year* ago undertook the building of the new church. In this he has received much assistance, chiefly by old students and others who have been connected with the school. Among these the Ven Archdeacon Evans of St Asaph has been indefatigable in his effjrts to raise the amount required, and has been the means of bringing in over JE300 towards the fund. Among many others who have rendered valuable assistanc are the Earl and Countess of Lisburne, Countess Amherst, and Mr and Mrs Waddingham, Hafod. As previously stated the Church has been erected on the site of the old Church. The new building coneists of a nave, chancel, and organ chambers, a western tower and vestry forming pare of the design, but not yet erected owing to lack of funds. When the design is carried out in its entirety the entrance will be by a western porch. The chancel is raised two steps above the nave and is entered under a bold and massive stone arch, being separated from the nave by a low stone dwarf screen. The sanctuary is raised two steps above the chancel, while the altar table is further elevated on an altar platfcrm. The pulpit forms part of the structure, being entered under an arch to the north of the chancel arch. The main body of the building is of local grey stone, bordered by red Holighton stone and from the out- side it presents a fairly handsome appearance though it looks bare in the absence of a tower and spire. The contractors were Messrs Chas. Davies and Co., Llanfarian, the architect being Mr Harold Hughes, R.C.A., A.R.I B.A., Ba gor. The weather was fine and there was a large at- tendance of clergymen and laymen, the majority of whom were old students of the school. Among the former present were the Ven. Archdeacon Evans, Llandudno the Ven. Archdeacon Protheroe, Aber- ystwyth the Revs Stephen Jackson, Llangynwyd, Glam.; J. Richards, Aberffraw Canon Davies, Pwllheli; J. Myfenydd Morgan, St. Dogmell's; W. Davies, Cray, near Brecon J. R. Jones, Felinfoel, Llanelly J. Lloyd, Llanpump- saint; T. Jones, Llanddewibreti J. D. Lewis, Pencarreg W. E. Jenkins, Gelligaer D. Worthington, Llangeitho; W. Jones Williams, Llanafan J. F. Lloyd, Llanilar; John Morris, Llanelidan Evan Jones, Strata Florida T. Ll. Williams, Corwen David Jones, Llangyrnyw J. T. Lewis, Llanfyrnach, Pembroke P. L. Evans, Llanrhystyd D. W, Davies, St Asaph J. Wilym-Jones, Meifod J. :Thomas, Larne, St Clears J. Evans, Rogerstone; Trevor Hughes, Llanrhaiadr, Denbigh T. Davies, Cartheli E. Williams, Nantcwnlle R. M. Edwards, Ysbytty Lincoln Lewis, Bishop's Chaplain. At eleven o'clock the clergy robed at the school- room and afterwards walked in procession to the Church, the rear being brought up by the Rev Lincoln Lewis, carrying the pastoral staff, followed by the Bishop and his chaplains, the Venerable Archdeacon Protheroe (Aberystwyth) and the Rev E. Williams (Nantcwnlle). The consecration ser- vice was theft proceeded with. Mr T. W. Barker. the diocesan registrar, read out the formal request that the Bishop should perform the consecration and the Bishop then went through the usual function in an impressive manner. The well-known hymn" Milwyr Ieuanc lesu" was sung by the congregation, this concluding the consecration service. The morning service wag next held, special psalms being chanted, viz., the 132nd and 150th. The lessons were read by the vicars of Nantcwnlle and Carno and the anthem "Dy Holl Wei.hredoedd a'th Glodforant" was sung by the choir which numbered forty voices and wasleadby Mr J. Rees. Miss Jones, Vicarage, accom- panied on the organ. The Bishop then delivered an eloquent and impressive sermon in Welsh taking for his text, Hebrew xii., 1 and 2, "Rhedwch yr yrfa a osodwyd o'ch hlaen, rhedwch fcl y caffoch bel." His Lordship devoted his sermon to the pourtrayaljof the character of Edward Richard and pointed out the great lessons to be learned from his life. The preacher drew special atten- tion to the humility, the self-denial and patriot- ism of his subject and in regard to the latter he said Edward Richard did not do what he had done so that he might be loved by his country but what he did was out of his own love for his country.—The chapel was crowded and the sermon was listened to with evident interest. At the end of the service a collection towards the fund was made. THE LUNCHEON. At half-past one a luncheon was given to the Bishop, the clergy and their wives and daughters, and a few ether guests on the lawn in front of the Vicarage. Among the guests were the Earl of Lisburne, who presided, Mrs Waddingham, Hafcd Mrs Loxdale, Castle Hill, Llanilar; Dr Morgan, Strata Florida Mr F. R. Roberts, and Mr Roberts, Penwern, Mr J. Richards, Aber- ystwyth, Mr Harold Hnghes, the architect, and Mrs Hughes, Messrs Charles Davies, and Mr J. Evans, the contractors, and Mr Joseph Jones, Aber- magwr, and others. The luncheon was catered by Mr Rufus Williams, Lion Hotel, Aberystwyth. The first toast was to Edward Richard, the founder of Ystrad Meurig School." The Rev John Jones proposing the toast said it was customary at the great seats of learning, and that was one of them, to honour the founder of whatever institution it might be, and his toast was placed first on the list even before that of the Queen. He had done so on that occasion and he asked them to drink that toast piam memoriam of the good and im- mortal Edward Richard. The toast was drank in silence. The PRESIDENT next gave the toast of the "Queen," which was loyally received. Mr J. RICHARDS gave the Bishop and Clergy." The toast having been honoured, the BISHOP, responding amidst cheers, said he was"glad to be there on that occasion and he was very glad indeed to see this good worki for which several there pre- sent had worked so hard and given so liberally, brought to such a happy completion. (Hear, hear.) He hoped that the success of that movement would encourage some of the friends of Ystrad Menrig to, before very long, undertake the erection of new buildings for the school. Hp. hnd uic hon.iu- tu bo one of l,,< trus.ces oi Ystrad Meurig School and he felt every time he passed that station, he must confess, that they ought not to wait very long before giving to the school buildings worthy of its educational renown and worthy of its still more renowned founder. (Applause.) He was sure the school had dene great work in the past. There were many clergy present there that day who were doing great and useful work in Wales and were living witnesses of the value of that institution. He had not intended making a speech but merely to express the hope that this day would soon be followed by a day to celebrate the opening of new school buildings. (Applause.) The Ven. Archdeacon PROTHEROE also responded, observing that someone who was more closely con- nected with the school as former students should have been called upon to speak on that occasion, for they would be able to respond to that toast much better than he possibly could. He congratu- lated the Vicar on the successful issue of his efforts on behalf of that Church. The Vicar had done splendid work. He had been very persevering and, on the whole, he (the speaker) thought he had succeeded very well. (Hear, hear.) He trusted that very soon he would be able to carry out his intention of crowning the Church with a handsome spire. (Applause.) The Rev JOHN JONES proposed the health of the Old Pupils and Subscribers." In doing so, he [ said that generally speaking, the old pupils had responded thoroughly and well to his appeal and he was very thankful indeed to them. They had all been very encouraging in their letters, express- ing their wish that they could give ten times more. With regard to the subscribers, some persons had been most liberal. They were too numerous to be named, but he thought he ought to mention a few. If he had not received a favourable reply from Lady Lisburne at the commencement with a cheque for £15 and a promise of more, he "ould nevpr nave had the hert to go on. (Hear, hear.) He bad also ft- ceived valuable help fr im another lady well kt-own in that district, than whom the Church had not a more thorough supporter between John o'Groats and Land's End, Lor fur the H atttr of that, over the whole geographical area of the world. (Laugh- ter and cheers.) He waq referring to Mrs Wad- dingham. He also mentioned Lady Amhurst who had already brought £100 into tie fuuds and. he believed, would bring another £100 in toon. (Ap- plause.) The'TARCIIDEACON of St. Asaph responded. He said day was one of the proudesc days of his life and if he happened to say anything that was wrong or unparliamentary he hoped tney would excuse lum, fn-it).ad been stated that he had Y ttrad Meurlg on the brain. (Laughter.) Slill that was only the corTlmenpment of the work which they had un lerraken. He hoped that church men would respond to the appeal and that betore long they would have a church there worthy of the illustrious name of Edward Richards. (Applause.) The Rev J. RICHARDS, Aberffraw, also re- sponded. Mr F. R. ROBERTS gave The health of the Rev John Jones, vicar In doing so, he was sure that was one of the red-letter days in the Vicar's life. Ystrad Meurig, as they knew, had very eminent associations, commencing with Edward Richard. He felt sure tna1; in time to come the Rev John Jones would be looked back with equal respect and (Steem after this good work he had done. (Ap- plause,) The Rev JOHN JONES having briefly acknowledged the toast, the Rev JOSEPH LLOYD proposed the health of the "Architect" and Mr HUGHES suit- ably responded. Dr MORGAN gave the "Earl of Lisburne" aud the latter, responding, stated that Countes* Amherst had £100 in hand ready to. be placed to the credit of the fund in the bank. (Cheers.) The luncheon then concluded. At three o'clock an English service was held at the Church, when a sermon was preached by the Vev Archdeacon E-atis. The ven gentleman took for his text Rom. xii. 4 and 5, For as in body we have many members, but all the members have not the same office, so we, being many, are one in Christ, everyone member one of another." In the course of an eloquent sermon he referred to great work Ed. Richard had done during his lifetime for the Church and for the education of his countrymen at great sacrifice and self denial, getting up to study at the old Church at four b clock in the morning in order tu make himself fit to give education to others. Having pointed out the necessity for having a church at that place he appealed in conclusion, to all, rich and poor, for contribu- tions that atrernoon in order to make up the de. ficiency which hung like a millstone round the neck of the vicar. The vicar richly deserved sym- pathy and support at the hands of Conformists and Nonconformists, and he (the speaker) sincerely hoped that Mr Jones would not suffer his eyes to sleep nor hia eyelids to slumber until they had erected a church there fit to be associated to the name of Edward Richard. In the evening the Rev J. Myfenydd Morgan and Canon Davies preached to a large congregation. Collections were made at each meeting towards the building fund.

BARMOUTH THE BRIDGE.—A large number of workmen is employed carrying out the necessary repairs to the bridge. Divers have alao been engaged to test the foundations of the structure. ACCIDENT.—On Tuesday morning between eleven and twelve Mr John Adams, son of the Town Surveyor, whilst engaged roofing a house at Fron- oleu, fell to the ground, a distance of ten feet. He sustained rather severe injuries to his back. Under the care of Dr Lloyd he is making satisfactory pro- gress. LAST SUNDAY'S PREACHERS.—Last Sunday the Rev Richard Williams, Rhos, Wrexham, officiated at Christ Church the Rev H. Lefroy Yorke M.A., B.D., Rhyl, at the Vesleyan Chapel the Rev Samuel Pearson, M.A., at the English Con- gregational Chapel and Mr E. G. Sargeant, Clifton, at the Baptist Chapel. VISITORS.—Although a large number of the visitors who arrived during Bank Holiday week have returned to their homes the town continues to be very full, the incoming trains being crowded daily. On Monday an excursion of about 200 persons arrived from Banbury. The weather, with the exception of a slight shower on Tuesday, has been beautifully fine. CONCERTS.—On Monday night a concert under the auspices of the Merionethshire Golf Club was held at the Assembly Room. Mr C. E. J. Owen, Heugwrtucha, presided, and the artistes taking part included Miss Florence Theodore, R.A.M., Mrs Hay, Miss Pegg, Mr T. Ahenham, Llew Meirion, Mr E. Buckley, and the Royal Magnets. Mr Woodward was the accompanist. Despite the attractiveness of the programme, the attendance was poor. On Wednesday evening a concert was held at the Assembly Rooms in connection with the Male Voice Party. The Hon Howard Bentiey presided and there was a good attendance. FIRE.—On Friday night a fire broke out in Paris House, the millinery establishment of Mrs W. O. Williams, as the result of a gas jet in the shop win- dow coming in contact with some muslin drapery. Mr Meredith Evaos, Hope Villa, happened to be passing at the time and he rushed into the shop and immediately turned off the gas meter. A detach- ment of the volunteers in camp at Towyn who were in town noticing the flames entered the shop and with their ba'e hands took hold of the burning articles of drapery and threw them into the street. P.S. Williams and P.C. Jones were also soon on the scene, but the prompt assistance rendered by the volunteers had placed the premises out of danger. Had the fire got a strong hold the whole block of four houses would undoubtedly have been burnt to the ground, because there is no fire brigade in the town and the hydrant and hoses are far from being in a good state of repair. The damage done to the window and the drapery is estimated at between £70 and jESO and the whole is covered by insurance. The volunteers behaved in a motpraise worthy manner the way they threw the burning articles on to the street and succeeded in putting out the flames being most smart. It is to be hoped|that the Urban District Council will now take into their serious consideration the question of making provision for putting out fires. LADIES' CHOIR.—The Royal Welsh Ladies'Choir have paid their first visit to Barmouth and they were accorded a right royal reception in the town. They gave four concerts, two on Saturday and two on Sunday, and each entertainment was well attended, particularly the sacred concert given on Sunday evening when the Assembly Room was crowded to overflowing. So charmed were the visitors with the magnificent singing of the Choir that they made overtures for a concert to be held again on Monday, but the Choir, having an engage- ment at Dolgelley, were unable to accede to the request. The Choir were invited to Barmouth by the Rev D. Arberth Evans, pastor of the Baptist Chapel, and Mr D. E. James, chemist. The pro- ceeds totalled about £80 and after paying expenses there will be a surplus of about £20, which will be handed over to the Baptist Chapel fund. The Choir was under the conductorship of Madame Clara Novello Davies and Miss Maria Williams, winner of the senior pianoforte prize and gold medalist at the Cardiff National Eisteddfod, was the accompanist. Misses Janet Garnet, Annie Bell, and Gertrude Wedlake, prize winners at the National Eisteddfod, were amongst the:soloists. The choir and the soloists were encored on almost every occasion they appeared. The programme on Sat- urday was as follows :—Chorus, "Matial ^pin1," Choir song, Shepherd's Cradle Song," Miss Hilda Evans; song, "Dream of Paradise," Miss Mary Evans chorus, Spanish Gipsy," Choir (competitive piece at Chicago) song, When I'm Big I'll be a Soldier," Miss Annie Davies scena, Bel Raggio," Miss Marion Isaac chorus, Fair Land, we Greet Thee," Choir; pianoforte solo, Valse Chromatique," Miss Maria Williams; song, Come to me," Miss Miriam Jones recit and aria, A Gors e lin," Miss Jennie Ffoulkes Welsh air, Miss Janet Garnet; song, "The Swallows," Miss Annie Bell chorus, "Keel Rcw," Choir; song, II Bacio," Miss Gertrude Wedlake; song,' Abide with Me," Miss Bingham Hall; duett, "Hear me, Norma," Misses Cassie and Jennie Edwards; song. Cwynfan Prydain," Choir; God Save the Queen" (as sung before Her Majesty at Osborne). Appended is the programme gone through on Sunday :—Chorus, God is my Guide," Choir; song, "Voice from Spirit Land," Miss Mary Thomas solo, He was Despised," Miss Esther Williams chorus, Voice of the Fathers," Choir; solo, "I will Extol Thee," Miss Annie Bell; solo, Flee as a Bird." Miss Annie Davies solo, O Divine Redeemer," Miss Marion Isaac chorus, "Jesu, Lover of my Soul," Choir; song, Hear ye, Israel," Miss Jennie Ffoulkes song, Come to Me," Miss Jones; song. Abide with Me," Miss Mary Powell; song, The Lord is my Shepherd," Miss Janet Garnet song, Holy Man of Sorrows," Miss Mary Jenkins; song. "Dream of Paradise." Miss Gertrude Wedlake chorus, "Protect us"; duet and chorus, "God be with You," Misses Isaac and Jones. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. TUESDAY, AUG- uST15TH.-Present :MrHugh Evans, voted to the chair Messrs Edward Williams, D. E. Davies, Richard Roberts, John Richards, E. Wynne Williams, O. W. Morris, Owen Williams, Robert Williams, Messrs Owen Jones, deputy clerk; David Owen, rate collector; and Dr Arthur Hughes, medical officer NOT TO HAND. Replying to Mr O. W. Morris, the Deputy Clerk said the agreement to be signed by the Council and Cambrian Railways regarding the supply of water had not yet come to hand. THE FORESHORE. Mr O. W. Morris inquired whether notice of the proposed sale bad been placed on the fore- shore ?—The Deputy Clerk; I cannot s.y. -Mr Wynne Williams Is has not been put, and I! shouM like to know what is the good of passing resolutions unless they are carried out-The deputy clerk said the matter M as in the hands of the Surveyor, who no doubt was pushing matters forward.—The Chairman and Mr Richard Roberts w re appointed by the Committee to confer on the matter with the Surveyor, who was unable to at- tend the meeting through his son having met with an accident. A SUGGESTION. Mr D. E. Davies suggested that in future a re- port should be submitted nt every meeting of the Council showing what resolutkns had been cairied out. The Council would know c.vactly wherethey stood, and what resolutions had not been carried out. At present they were continually groping in the dark and stultifying themselves. THE AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS. TH; COUNCIL SURCHARGED. The Clerk asked if he was to read the report of the Assistant District Auditor, which had already been considered in committee by the whole Coun- cil—It was unanimously agreed to have the report r. arl in public. It was as follows :—" August 8th. I beg to repcrt that I have completed the audit of the accouncs for the year ended the 31st March, 1889, of the Barmouth Urban Dutiict Council. At such audit I disallowed the following f-ums, viz., £61 Is Id interest oa overdraf 5s, £2058 2d charges in conneciion with the opening of the waterworks, and JE57 8-f 8d amount charged in Treasurer's ac- count without authority. The particulars of the ,several disallowances and my reasons are entered in the ledger and Treasurer's book respectively. The Survéyor did not, asrtquirrd by the general order for accounts, keep a stores account during the year. The officer was not able to he present at the audit to explain the omhsion. I beg to recom- mend that iu future the Surveyor should produce at each monthly meeting of the Council this account duly made up. J. E Pughe Jones, assistant dis- trict auditor."—Mr Wynne Williams inquired for particulars of the charges in connection with the opening of the waterworks?—The Deputy Clerk repbed that they had been submitted and approved by the Council long ago.—Mr Edward Williams In my opinion, that sum of £20 was money well spent. It was a good advertisement for the town. — The Chairman and other members covcarred in this view.—The Clerk afterward read the following oimmunication from the Local Government Board: — "August 9th. I am directed by the Loual Government Board to state that they have received Jin Mr Pughe Jones, assistant district auditor, a port made after his audit of the accounts of the Urban District Council of Barmouth and their officers for the year ended on the 31tt of March last, in which he states that a stores account. as prescribed by article 6 (2) of the general order for accounts of the 22nd March, 1880, had not been kept. The Board request that they may be fur- nished with the observations of the Council on this matter. It further appears from the Assistant Auditor's report that tie order check book had been kept by the Surveyor. With regard to this matter, the Board direct me to state that in their opinion it is undesirable that the book through the medium of which orders for materials are given should be kept by the officer who will have to account for the consumption of those materials. The Board .request that you (the Clerk) will be good enough to bring their views in this respect before the Council."—Mr D. E. Davies thought that the Council had decided last year to comply with the recommendations of the Local Government Board as contained in that letter.—The Deputy Clerk said he understood that the Surveyor had au explanation to submit to the Council and he sug- gested that the matter should be deferred until he was present.—The suggestion was adopted.—Re- plying to Mr Wynne Williams, the Deputy Clerk said he had been unable to comply with the resolu- tion of the Council in committee to ask the Govern- ment Board to remit the surcharges until formal notification of the surcharges had been received from the Government Board. The appeal would now be made. HENDREMYNACH. The owners and tenants of the Hendremynach district wrote requesting the immediate attention of the Council to the urgent necessity of providing the district with the requisite modern drainage system by extending the main sewer from a point near Brynmynach towards Allt Fawr and further requesting the Council to supply a gas lamp near Plasmynach gate. The signatories were amongst the largest ratepayers and considered they Nere entitled to a proper sanitary dystem.—The petition was referred to the consideration of the Gener41 Purposes Committee, on the motion of Mr John Richards, seconded by Mr D. E. Davies. COMPLAINT BY THE ROYAL MAGNETS. The Royal Magnets wrote complaining that they were having opposition on the Parade and they asked for the protection of the Council.—The Chair- man said there was an agreement betwpeu the Council and the Royal Magnets, whereby the.latter on paymeut of £10 were accorded the privilege of performing during the summer season. The Coun- cil undertook to stop other parties from performing. Now there was a complaint about a party or parties. —Mr R. Roberts thought the police should be asked to prevent the opposing party or parties from per- forming. The question was, who were the persons who performed without leave?—MrO. W. Morris We all know very well who they are.—Mr John Richards Of course, we do. It is the Cor Bach." What is our remedy ?—Mr Richard Roberta, Mr Owen Williams, and Mr D. E. Davies said they were not aware that the" Cor Bach," otherwise the Male Voice Party, was the party complained of. —Mr O. \7. Morris and the Chairman said there was no doubt that was the party complained of. The party made collections on the streets. —Mr John Richards eaid it was not right for the Male Voice Party to sing in opposi- tion to the Royal Magnets and make collections, seeing that the Magnets paid £ 10 for the privilege of having the sole right of performing. The Council must do their duty and stop the Male Voice Party from performing during week days. He had no objection to the party singing on Sunday nights when the Magnets were not out. In previous years the party confined their performances to Sunday nights.—Mr Edward Williams thought the Council should know for certain whether the party com- plained of was the cor bach and he suggested that Messrs Pare and Bow den, :the conductors of the Royal Magnets, should be asked to inform the Council which was the party complained of.—Mr Wynne Williams We must protect the Royal Magnets.—Mr Richard Roberts favoured the sug- gestion of Mr Edward Williams.—MrO. W. Morris thought the Council should exercise what authority they had forthwith and stop all parties performing with the exception of the Royal Magnets who had had the permission of the Council.—■ Mr Owen Williams concurred in this view.— Mr O. W. Morris At the beginning of the season the Magnets were out of pocket, and it it not fair that the cor bach should interfere with them now that they have a chance to make a little money.— The Chairman Quite right; we must stick to the agreement. It was ultimately agreed to ask Messrs Pare and Bowden to attend the meeting.—On arrival, the latter stated that the opposing party was the Male Voice Choir. They pointed out that up to the present the season had been quiet and having been in the town since May they were out of pocket. Now that the town was full, the Male Voice Party sang and made collections and spoiled the collections of the Magnets. They had nothing to say against the party and had not asked them to desist. They sent the letter to the Council as a matter of business, expecting the Council to observe the provision of the agreement entered into.— Replying to member, Messrs Pare and Bowden spjd the party sang about three or four nights a week nnrl th("'r collections m' a ."ri" diff,>rp,c" "1. the takings of tile M.agucto.—Ou Mecsra l'ai-j niul Bowden retiring, Mr John Richards proposed that the Council exercise their authority and ask the police to stop the party from performing. He did not-believe in playing the game of a coward. Let them not beat about the bush. They should do justice to the Royal Magnets.—The Chairman said if it was possible to come to an amicable arrangement with the Male Voice Party it would be preferable. He was in favour of asking the Male Voice to desist from performing and tiiu.1 i[ tney declined to comply with the request that the police should be asked to stop them per- forming.—It was ultimately agreed on the proposi- tion of Mr Rd. Roberts, seconded by Mr D. E. Davies and supported by Mr Owen Williams, that the Chairman should ask the party to refrain from performing on week nights in future, and that if they declined the police should be asked to take action in the matter. MIXED BATHING. The following letter was read from Father Wil- cox:—" August 14th. Would the Council in its next meeting see that the bylaws referring to the bathing vans be enforced. At present the bylaws are not being carried out as they ought and some of our visitors cannot with pleasure and decency enjoy the open sea bathing. It is a disgrace to know and hear of such conduct going on day after day in the town of which we are proud. The gentlemen's vans ought to be kept well apart from the ladies and the full distance, which is little enough, be strictly observed according to the bylaws fixed. I can assure you that if this observance be not kept, many of our good visitors will loathe to come again to a town where bathing to them is debarred. And why ? Because the want of delicacy is en- couraged by the non-observance of stlch laws. If bylaws are made, why not enforce their being fully carried into execution? Let us hope, for the town's good, that in the immediate future some remedy be applied so as to put a stop, once for all, to this crying scandal, a scandal which is well known by many residing here."—Mr O. W. Morris and Mr John Richards pointed out that the bylaws stated that the men's vans were to be at least 100 yards from the ladies' vans.—The Chairman The Bylaws Committee should see to the matter.—Mr 0, W. Morris proposed that the Surveyor should see to the bylaws being enforced forthwith.—Mr Edward Williams seconded the proposition which was unanimously agreed to. ASSISTANT OVERSEERSHIP. The Chairman reported that the Board of Guardians at their last meeting had agreed to ask the Urban District Council to increase the bond of the assistant overseer for the parish of Barmouth fr'm f200 to £ 300.—The majority of the mombers failed to see the reason for the request and the mat.er was deftired in order that inquiries should be made. APPLICATIONS. An application for water for electric lighting pro- poses at Brynmynach was referred to the Water Committee. —Mr D. E. Davies said the Council had given instructions sometime ago for investigations to be made to see whether the Council were in a position to supply water for other than domestic purpose?. This was another example of a resolution not being enforced. -Mr Rd. Roborts said it was that investigations ought to have been made. They had received a complaint the other day about tcarcity of water at the Marine Gardens.—An application for a supply of water by Mr Bishop was also referred to the Water Committee. EMISS'ON OF SMOKE. The Cambrian Railways Company wrote ac- knowledging a letter with regard to the emission of smoke from the Company's engines as passing Porkington-terrace, Barmouth, and stating that the matter would receive attention. — Mr John Richards snid there was no improvement. It was h8 intention if the evil was not remedied to ap- peal to a higher authority. However, he would giNe the Company another chance and he proposed that a further letter should be sent.—Mr Wynne Williams seconded the proposition which was agreed to. GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE. The General Purposes Committee, which met on August 10th under the presidency of Mr Owen Williams, reported that a letter was read from Mr Evan Pugh and others applying to the Council to make a cibstand on the Marine-terrace. The com- munication was laid on the table. A letter was read from Mr George H. Rees on the subject of the water supply at Marine Gardens. The Committee recommenced that a reply should be sent stating that the matter was having attention. The Commit- tee recommended that the Surveyor should arrange with the Church authorities to test the water pipes from the road to St John's Church. A letter was read from Mr Griffith Roberts stating that he could not dotne work as required by Mr Morris for the sum which had been agreed upon. The Committee recommended that the matter should be referred to the Surveyor to arrange with the parties, but that the Council should not contribute more towards the work than the sum already specified, viz., £42s 6d. The Surveyor submitted his monthly report and the Committee recommended that a new lamp should bo placed at Park-ruad near the Gas Com- pany's premises that with regard to the laying of pipes and the erection of a cattle trough at Llech- eiddwi the work should be let by contract and that with regard to the insufficiency of space for vehicles at the entrance from the Railway Station to the Marine-terrace, the matter should be brought to the notice of the Cambrian Railways Company.— On the motion of Mr O. W. Morris, seconded by Mr Wynne Williams, the report was adopted. MEDJCAL OFFICER'S REPORT. Dr Hughes, the meiical officer, in his monthly report, stated that tiie roadway at Greenhill had been opened when it was found that some of the drain pipes had been smashed. The pipes had been replaced, but there was still a considerable flow of water and he was afraid that other pipes higher up were also broken and that the roadway would have to be opened for a considerable distance. He sgested that this should be left until the season was over and that means should be taken to abate the nuisance pro tem.—The report was adopted.— The Medical Officer said he had received a letter from Mr E. Buckley complaiaing of dark liquid percolating the wall connected with the Gables.— The Chairman said arrangements had been made to abate the nuisance mentioned by Mr Buckley. RATE COLLECTOR'S REPORT. The Rate Collector reported having collected £107 178 6d of the rate during the month. All the arrears of the old rate had been collected excepting £22 17s 5d.—Mr D. E. Davies said the Rate Col- lector was to be congratulated on the manner in which he had collected the arrears in rates.—-The Chairman and other members concurred. BAKEHOUSE USED AS DWELLING-HOUSE. The Medical Officer in a written report said he had visited the building inhabited by Evan Pugh. The building was situated in Park-road and was above a stable. Access to it was gained from the main street by a flight of steps. The house was inhabited by eight persons, father, mother, and six children. There was a large living room about eight yards long Sy five yards broad in which there were two windows. There was a sink in the room which discharged into a gully trap in the stable. It would have been better if this gully trap had been put outside. The bedroom on this floor was a room about five feet square which had a windou. The other bedroom was a lurge attic very lofty and. cont.ii:nn:g two bed?. The amount of ?p ,„o pro- vided in barracks was 600 feet per head, in common lodging-houses 300 feet, while the education department required only 100 feet. He should say that each individual in the house had at least 800 per head. The General Purposes Committee re- commended with regard to this house, which was originally intended for'a bakehouse, that the owner should be requested to submit plans.The recommendation was adopted. FINANCE COMMITTEE. It was reported that owing to lack of a quorum, no meeting of the Finance Committee had been held. Mr Hugh Evans .was the only member who attended.—The Council then resolved into com- mittee.

ATTRACTIVE SALE OF PROPERTIES. Messrs Dew and Son, auctioneers of Bangor and Llandudno, held a successful sale of properties at the Masonic Hall, Barmouth, on Monday afternoon. Great interest was taken in the sale and there was a crowded attended. Mr J. Charles Hughe?, Dol- gelley, acted as solicitor fcr all the vendors. The licensed premises, the White Horse Inn, Harlech, with seven acres, uwenty-one perches, of accommodation land. both in the occupation of Mr Robert Jones as yearly tenant, were first put up. Mr Dew pointed out that the Inn had a good front- age to one of the main streets in the town and stood immediately opposite the Post Office. It was one of the oldest public houses in the district. The land consisted of fields which were in an excel- lent state of cultivation. They were pleasantly situated commanding views extending in the direc- tion of Aberdaron on the one side and Barmouth on the other. The sign of the inn was stated to have been pointed by a master artist and had been valued at £100, (Laughter.) Bidding commenced at f350 and the property was withdrawn at JE700, the Auctioneer intimating that he was ready to sell by private treaty. The Gornant Estate, consisting of farms, tene- ments, cottages, and building sites conveniently situated in and surrounding the village of Dyffryn, close to the Railway Station, was next offered, the executor of the estate being Mr Cadwaladr Roberts. Mr Dew dwelt upon the rapid development of Welsh watering places and said Dyffryn was admir- ably situated. He relieved it stood in a better position than Barmouth. Dyffryn would have more fresh air because it was open, whereas there were mountains at the back of Barmouth. Gornant-isaf Farm, consisting of 28a. lr. 22p., with two build- ing sites consisting of 3r. 37p. and la. Or. 9p. were first put up as one lot and were withdrawn at £1,200. the first bid being £700. The farm was next put alone and was withdrawn at £1,000. After the sale, the farm, which is held under lease Vi;ir- i y M' ''i-m "'Pil': \q ool•' by private treaty to Mr Morns Gnffiiu Wii.wims. Dyffryn, for £1.023. The two building sites, which are also held under lease by Mr William Williams for an unexpired term of three years, were sold in private to Mr Owen Grif- fith, Castlell Coch, for £160. The house known as Castell Coch, in the occupation of Mr Owen Griffith as yearly tenant, with land comprising 35a Or 12p in all, sold to the tenant for £400, the first bid being £200, The next lots offered were No 1, fciei View cottages, 10 the occupation of the police constable, and No 2, Sea View-cottages, in the oc- cupation of Miss Humphreys. No 1 was sold to Mr Morris Jones, Shop Isaf, Dyffryn, for JE130, the first bid being £60; and No 2 to Mr Owen Griffith, Castell Coch, for JE120, the first bid being £100. Mr Griffith also purchased a building site consist- ing of 303 sq yards, in the occupation of Miss Humphreys, for £20. Gornant Uchaf farm and lands, comprising 31a 2r 12p, in the occupation of Mr Griffith Williams, was withdrawn at £820; and Tyngwern cottage and lands, comprising 3a Or 38p, were withdrawn at £]60. Mr Dew intimated that he was prepared to sell by private treaty. The farms of Caemabseifion Uchaf and Isaf com- prising 560a. lr. 18p. was then put on the market. The property as a whole forms an excellent upland farm situate about one mile from Borthcwnog and mile-ana-a-half from Penmaenpool, above the Mawddach river, commanding unequalled views of fine mountain range, well sheltered from the east and north winds, surrounded by well-timbered pro- perties, approached along a wooded dell and in close proximity to the Clogau Gold Mines. The property is noted for sheep grazing and included in the sale were 500 sheep. The farm was lately occupied by Mr Lewis Griffith Lewis at an annual rent of £52. Mr Dew pointed out that the minerals on or underlying the property belonged to the vendor and would be included in the sale. The minerals on or underlying the sheepwalk were reserved from the sale. Bidding commenced at £1,500 and the subsequent bids were £1,000, £1,800, £2,000, £2,050, and £2,200. At. the latter figure it was declaied an open sale, but there were no more bids and the property was knocked down to the Rev Rashleigh C. H. Duke, 1, Harbour View, Maltby Rectory, Alford. It was announced that the three cottages situate in Park-road, Barmouth, had been disposed of by private treaty.