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ST. ASAPH (Denbigh) RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD'S REPORT ON THE SANITATION OF THE DISTRICT. SATISFACTION QUITE OUT OF THE QUESTION. TOO MUCH MONEY ALREADY SPENT. The monthly meeting of this Council was held on Friday. Mr Bennett Jones presided, and there were also present:—Messrs John Roberts, John Jones, Abergele; Thos. Hughes, Bylchau; William Jones, Thos. Salusbury, Llannefydd; John Evans, Morris Jones, D. Roberts, Llan- sannan, with the officials. THE SANITARY CONDITION OF THE DIS- TRICT. The Clerk stated he had received copies of the report of Dr. Fletcher, who recently made an inspection of the Council's district for the Local Government Board following the report of the medical officer of health (Dr. Lloyd Roberts). The summary of the report was as follows:—"The Council should without delay provide water sup- ply and sewerage for Llanfairtalhaiarn. They should seriously take in hand the water supply for Llansannan, and should extend the sewer so as to afford drainage for the village generally. They should abate the nuisance caused by sewage from Tai Dulas and Pennington-terrace, by having these houses and others in the vicinity drained to the proper sewers of Llanddulas, and they should see to provision of water supply and drainage for Rhyd-y-Foel. The Council should adopt and enforce scavenging bye-laws for Llan- fairtalhaiarn and Llansannan. The Chairman said he thought that they could very well answer the Local Government Board and tell them that they were carrying out im- provements at Llanfair, and that the works were almost completed. As regards the water supply of Llansannan they were at the present time taking gaugings. The Sanitary Inspector said that if they in- tended to do anything with regard to the sewer- ing of Llansannan they should proceed with it at the same time as they were dealing with the water supply. They could then get one loan for the whole of the works. Mr Morris Jones did not think they wanted any more sewers; all they wanted was a water supply. Mr John Evans said they had wasted enough money already at Llansannan on supposed im- provements, which were of no use, and they should not spend anything more. He could not understand how the Local Government Board inspector could suggest these things unless they were pointed out to him. It was left to the clerk to reply as to what the Council were doing at Llanfair and Llansannan. The Clerk said he had already communicated with the Rhyl Council as to supplying Rhyd-y- Foel district with water-it being in the Rhyl water area-but they had replied to the effect that they could not supply it. The Chairman said he noticed that in the re- port the Local Government Board inspector said: "Both of these Councils (the St. Asaph, Den- bigh, and the St. Asaph, Flint) should take into consideration the question of the formation of a sufficiently large combination of neighbouring districts to engage the whole time services of a medical officer of health, and to afford him adequate remuneration for the efficient discharge of his duties. In the meantime they should in- crease Dr. Lloyd Roberts' salaries to such an ex- tent as would justify expectation of performance of his duties in accordance with the Board's order of March 23rd, 1891, and they should extend the periods of his appointments to a term of years, or make them permanent." Personally he con- sidered that in making such a suggestion the Local Government Board were overstepping their duties, as it was no business of theirs to tell the Ij Council what salary they should pay or on what terms they should engage their officers. Mr Salusbury: It means that this Council is worth nothing at all, but only to be dictated to. The Chairman said that it would seem by the way the inspector had advocated increases of salaries and the re-arranging of the appointments that he was briefed by the medical officer of health. What had Dr. Lloyd Roberts to say to it? Dr. Lloyd Roberts said he considered the Coun- cil got his services very cheaply, peeing that they only paid him £ 19 out of the £ 38 which was his salary. The county paid the other half. The Chairman: I was referring to the report, not to your salary. Dr. Lloyd Ro boh ts: But you raised the ques- tion of salary. The Chairman: Your salary was not before us. I just asked you if you had briefed the inspector or not. Dr. Lloyd Roberts: That is the inspector's re- port not mine. I have complained all allong that you do not pay me enough. nor do you give me an appointment for more than one year. Reference was then made to the recommenda- tion that a joint hospital should be provided for the two districts. The Clerk said that matter was already in hand. As regards the recommendation that the Coun- cil should insist upon improvements in bake- houses, in slaughter-houses, and in cowsheds, and that the same be kept under strict supervision, the sanitary surveyor said he would make a note of the points. He would also attend to existing nuisances DETAILS OF THE REPORT: SUBSTANTIAL CONFIRMATION OF DR. ROBERTS' VIEWS. As the inspector's report is of considerable in- terest and importance we extract- from it the following details:- TREMEIRCHION WATER SUPPLY. With reference to the water supply of Tre- meirchion, Dr. Fletcher states that the larger part of the village is supplied from a reservoir which is divided into two portions by an arrange- ment for filtering purposes. The portion of the source side of the filter contained at the time of his visit "a number of healthy frogs, and land in the vicinity was being manured." The re- port states that there is not in the district any is-Iation hosp::a'. Many n i sir.ces weie obsrr.ed," due to dirty farmyards with large deposits of manure so placed and stored as to cause pools of liquid filth. Nuisances, though of less serious form, arise from numerous deposits of ashes, vegetable matter, etc. It is on account of these that the medical officer of health has urged the necessity of public scavenging at St. Asaph, and the adoption of scavenging bye-laws in villages and populous places, thus far without success. POSITION AT DYSERTII. Dyserth, Rhuddlan, and St. Asaph are specially dealt with, as these are places concerning which there are differences of opinion between the Dis- trict Council and the medical officer. Dr. Fletcher quotes from a report of Dr. Parsons issued in 1882, v hich stated in regard to Dyserth There is no drainage, slops are frequently thrown into the road gutters, the water supply is scanty and difficult of access." Dr. Fletcher states that Dyserth generally is now supplied with water from Prestatyn Waterworks. Apart from this the description given of the village applies to-day. The report continues: "During recent years many bungalows and villas have been erected at Ochr-y-Foel, and in the absence of sewers owners have to provide drains discharging into cesspools. Most of these dwellings are pro- vided with water closets, and the medical officer has very properly pointed out the desirability of providing a proper sewerage scheme instead of allowing the ground to become extensively polluted by numerous cesspools. The Council, however, appear to consider that the time is not yet ripe for taking the sewerage in hand. There can be no question about the correctness of the opinion and recommendation of the medical officer of health. A sewerage system is called for which shall embrace both Lower and Upper Dyserth and Ochr-y-Foel." PIGS AND FOWL AT RHUDDLAN. Referring to Rhuddlan, Dr. Fletcher is "not disposed to characterise its sanitary condition as good, inspite of the fact that £ 1530 haa been ex- pended on sewerage since Dr. Parson's visit in 1882. There are many nuisances from improper keeping of pigs and fowl and nuisances due to privies, to large deposits of house refuse and ashes, and to want of proper drainage being observed. Much has been done in the way of conversion of privies into water closets, or in some instances pail closets, but there is still room for considerable improvement in this respect. Durmg recent years many new houses, especially of the villa type, have been erected." BAD CONDITIONS AT ST. ASAPH. Dealing with St. Asaph, Dr. Fletcher begins by quoting from Dr. Parson's report of 1882 in which it was remarked among other things that 11 on the whole the sanitary condition of the city is good, but there are certain rows of houses in- habited by a very poor class of tenants, the in- terior and surroundings of which are in an un- cleanly state j in particular this is the case with Irish-square, under the very shadow of the Cathedral, containing 20 houses, some back to back, others partly below, the ground level be- hind. As a result of legal proceedings some of the nuisances were then remedied, but Dr. Fletcher now states that uthiIJ description is generally, quite applicable to St. Asaph at the present time, if slightly modified in one or two respects. Thua it cannot justly be said that thfI sanitary condition of the city is good while so many large deposits of ashes, vegetable refuse, and other 'dry' house refuse are allowed to exist all over the place, as may be seen at the present time. Irish-square still exists and is a disgrace." In one instance in the city a well from which drinking water is obtained was observed only 10 feet or so from a privy pit. In this case the occupier is the owner of the premises. If the Council considers that this report is un- duly unfavourable I would refer them to a 'Re- port of House to House Inspection in St. Asaph,' by their own inspector of nuisances, dated January, 1905. The report gives a far worse impression of the sanitary state of the city than does anything which I have written. It is, however, only fair to add that action has been taken with respect to some of the matters reported by the inspector of nuisances." THE MELIDEN DISTRICT. Regarding Melidcn, Dr. Fletcher states that the lower part of the village requires sewerage, and nuisances exist from want of drainage on a pro- per system. Towyn Meliden is continuous with Prestatyn urban district, and is a developing portion where some 60 bungalows and villa resi- dences have been built, and they are, in the absence of sewers, drained into cessnools. The inspector suggests that, it would be better to transfer Towyn to the Prestatyn urban district, so that the two places could be drained together as part of one scheme. Dr. Fletcher states that the reports of the medical officer of health (Dr. Lloyd Roberts) evince honesty and fearlessness in commenting on matters requiring attention and in pressing for action to be taken. Dealing with the districts of the St. Asaph (Denbigh) Rural District Council, Dr. Fletcher treats extensively of the water supply, and goes on to say that the only places which have been provided with public sewers are Llandulas, Llan- sannan, and Trefnant, the latter being sewered throughout. With regard to house accommoda- tion the same remarks are applied as to the St. Asaph (Flint) district. Want of cleanliness was observed in slaughter-houses, and some of the bakehouses "were dark and unquestionably dirty," dairies, cowsheds, and milk shons in some instances "were very illkept and in filthy con- dition, especially those in outlying places such as Llannefydd and Llansannan." Dr. Fletcher states that what has been said concerning nuisances in St. Asaph (Flint) rural district applies equally to this district. Tref- nant, he says, "is the only place which I should be disposed to describe as in good sanitary con- dition." INSPECTOR'S SUMMING UP. Summing up, the Inspector states that, while giving the two rural districts "credit for many improvements which have,been effected since Dr. Parson's visit, it is quite out of the question now to say that the sanitary administration of either, district is satisfactory. Dr. Lloyd Ro- herts's reports for recent years and the late Dr. Whitaker's report on Llandulas, and my own experience on an extended tour through both districts alike convince me that there has been a falling off in the activity of sanitary administra- tion, and that the two St. Asaph rural districts have not been so well looked after during recent years as they were formerly. Dr. Lloyd Roberts has strongly urged the necessity for public scavenging in the more populous villages, but hitherto without success, excepting at Llan. dulas, in Denbighshire—even St. Asaph city is unscavenged. Thirty-two years have passed since the Public Health Act, 1S75, came into force, yet the only hospital provision in the district is one put up five years ago by St. Asaph (Denbigh) Council when the small-pox scare prevailed." Dr. Fletcher then proceeds at length with various recommendations to both Councils, and suggests that they should take into consideration the question of the formation of a sufficiently large combination of the various districts to engage the whole-time services of a medical officer, and to afford him adequate remuneration for the efficient discharge of his duties. 1. Both of these Councils should take into con- sideration the question of the formation of a sufficiently large combination of neighbouring dis- tricts to engage the whole-time services of a medical officer of health, and to afford him adequate remuneration for the efficient discharge of his duties. In the meantime they should increase Dr. Lloyd Roberts's salaries to such an extent as would justify expectation of perform- ance of his duties in accordance with the Board's order of March 23rd, 1891, and they should ex- tend the periods of his appointments to a term of years, or make it permanent. 2. Both Councils should take into consideration the question of providing a properly equipped isolation hospital for ordinary infectious diseases, either each Council a hospital for its own district, or a joint hospital in combination with adjoining districts. 3. Both Councils should insist on the necessary improvements in bakehouses, in slaughter-houses, and in cowsheds; and they should see that these places be kept under much stricter supervision than they have been in the past. 4. Both Councils should take more energetic action to abate the numerous existing nuisances, from whatever cause arising; and, as regards re- current nuisances, should secure not merely tem- porary abatement, but a permanent abatement by means of the' execution of such structural work as may be necessary. 5. Both Councils 'should, generally throughout their districts, pay greater attention to their duties under section 62 of the Public Health Act, 1875, and under the Public Health (Water) Act, 1878. ST. ASAPH (FLINT) RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. 6. The Council should extend the water supply in Meliden so as to include the dwellings at Towyn Prestatyn which are at nresent without proper supplies; and should extend the sewer- age scheme so as to provide proper drainage for the whole of Meliden village and for Towyn Prestatyn. As regards Towyn Prestatvn thev might consider the advisability of entering upon negatiat ions for the transfer of that portion of Mehden to the Prestatyn urban district; or, without such transfer, they might enter into an agreement for the.reception of Towyn Prestatvn sewage into the Prestatyn, sewers. They should also extend the water supply in DvsQrth to all houses within reach of the water main, which have not within reasonable distance a sufficient suppiy of wholesome water, and they should con- sult a competent engineer with a view to pro- vidingDyserth with sewerage. If the Birkenhead water supply should become available for Bodfari they should take advantage of it. 7. The Council ^should see that, the common lodging-house at St. Asaph -is put into a good sanitary condition, and conducted in accordance with their bye-laws, or failing this, should take the steps necessary to secure its closure. 8. The Council should institute a svstem of public scavenging for St. Asaoh city, and should secure efficient scavenging for Rhuddlan and Dyserth either by public scavenging or by the adoption and enforcement of scavenging bye- laws. ST. ASAPH (DENBIGH) RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. 9. The Council should without delay provide water supply and sewerage for Llanfairtalhaiarn. They should seriously take in hand the water supply for Llansannan, and should extend the sewer so as to afford drainage for the village generally. They should abate the nuisance caused by sewage from Tai Dulas and Penning- ton-terrace, by having these houses and others in the vicinity drained to the proper sewers of Llan- ddulas, and they should see to provision of water supply and drainage for Rhyd-v-Foel. 10. The Council, should adopt and enforce scavenging bye-laws for Llanfairtalhaiarn and Llansannan. ALL COWSHEDS TO BE INSPECTED. The Chairman said he noticed in the report the following words:—"It may be well to state that the Dairies, Cowsheds, and Milkshops Order apply to all cowkeepers, and not merely to those who sell milk and are on the register." Was the sanitary inspector aware of that order, as he understood that it was not the rule to visit any places excepting those registered. The Sanitary Inspector said all should be visited, but as a rule it was the registered places which were seen to. The Clerk said the order applied to the farmers who took butter to Denbigh market for sale. The Chairman said he would be glad if the inspector would visit all sheds where cows were kept, as there were some places not fit to keep cows in. No further discussion took place on the re- port, a copy of which was supplied to each mem- ber. THE BRIDGE OVER THE RIVER ASA. It was reported that a letter had been re- ceived from Mr James Price, whose tender was acoapted at the last meeting for the erection of this bridge, stating he found he had. made a mistake in his tender, and the Council there- upon asked the Surveyor to aee Mr Price on the matter. Another letter was to hand from Mr Griffiths, of Garn, who said he could scarcely think the Council meant to construct. the bridge with the existing approach, and thafy ae it would be ne- ce.ssary to obtain some of his -land he must point out that he had not at present been ap- proached on the matter, and would object to "French leave" being taken. The Surveyor was instructed to see Mr Grif- fiths, and to explain what was being done, and to present a. report at the next meeting. THE WATER SUPPLY AT RIIYD-Y-FOEL. The Clerk :ai. referred to this matter, and read the petition Lrom the ioiiabiUmta Mfkins- for a water supply. He had also received a letter from the Parish Council of Llanddulas supporting the request. It would be for the Council to decide what they would do as the Rhyl Council declined to supply water. Mr Jno. Roberts pointed out that although the opinion of the Abergele and Bettws Parish Councils had been asked on the matter nothing had been heard from them. As he had already pointed out there were but five of the houses in the parish of Abergele, and why should the whole parish be rated for their benefit. Mr Salusbury moved that they ask the opin- ions of the Parish Councils on the matter. The Clerk then suggested that the expert ad- vice of Messrs Blake and Co. bs obtained for the sum of L2, and in the event of the Council deciding to have an hydraulic ram the fee would roeirga into the post. It would be bet- ter for the Council to be backed up with ex- pert advice before they did anything them- selves. Mr Jno. Roberts seconded Mr Salusbury, and suggested, that if the officials did their duty all would be right. The Chairman having pointed out that the Council were the responsible authority, and not the Parish Councils for a water supply, the proposal was carried. The Rhyd-y-foel people wanted the water supply, and they were the sufferers. The Clerk supported the Chairman and added that it did not matter what the Parish Councils thought of the matter; it did not re- lieve the District Council of its responsibility, and that was what the Local Government Board would think. The higher authority wanted oer- tain things done. Mr Jno. Roberts repeatedly protested against the Clerk's suggestions and ruling, whereupon the Chairman said: Mr Roberts, you will lead us into trouble there as you did with the Aber- gele footpath." The matter then dropped. HYDRANTS FOR LLANDDULAS. With regard to the suggested provision of fire hydrants for Llanddulas, the Rhyl Council wrote suggesting that the matter be deferred for a couple of months, and this was agreed to. ABERGELE FOOTPATH DISPUTE: A COUNTY COURT SUMMONS SERVED. The Clerk explained that at the previous meeting- he had placed before the Council the letter from Mr F. J. Gamlin, solicitor, Rhyl, with regard to the charges of Mr Millward for his services in connection with the Abergele footpath dispute. Owing to the smallness of the attendance the matter had been deferred, and he had written Mr Gamlin to that effect, but since then the Council had been served with a county court summons for £ 37 17s 5d. Replying to the Chairman, the Clerk said that the P.10 which had been sent had been re- turned. He had seen Mr Joseph Lhyvd, who acted for the Council in the matter, and who would be a witness for them. He suggested that a small committee be formed to prepare the defence. This was agreed to, Mr Jno. Roberts ob- serving that they "could do nothing better than the £ 10 they had offered, so they must fight it out." ° THE ABERGELE ISOLATION HOSPITAL. With regard to the future of the Penybryn Isolation Hospital, a letter was read from the Abergele Urban District Council asking what steps the District Council intended taking in the matter, It was agreed that a committee- be appointed to go into it, regard- being had to the fact that the Flint and Denbigh Rural Distriot Councils pro-pose erecting a joint hospital. DRAINAGE AT LLANDDULAS. A report was presented by Mr Jno. Roberts as to a visit he had pa.id to the drain opposite Craig-yr-Ogof, Llanddulas, and the matter was left to the Surveyor to attena to. CONTROLLING MOTOR TRAFFIC. The Council considered and supported a pe- tition to Parliament prepared bv the Roads Union for the control of motor traffic. POWERS FOR THE. LLANNEFYDD PARISH COUNCIL. The Denbighshire County Council reported that they had decided to is'ue an order invest- ing the Parish Council of Llannefvdd with powersundo the Open Spaces Act. A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH. The Medical Offioar reported that the district, was free of infectious diseae (hear, hear). It was new in a very healthy state.

DUKE OF WESTMINSTER'S WELSH FLOWER SHOW. LIST OF PR!ZE WINNERS. On Thursday, the annual flower show and village fete, in connection with the Duke of Westminster's Flintshire Estate, was held in the beautiful grounds of Halkin Castle. The ex- hibits were displayed in two huge tents, while in a third the tenantry and their families were entertained to tea. In Class 1 (tenants over £10 rental), the prin- cipal prize-winners were Alfred Vickers (Britan- nia), Mrs Francis (Old Hall), W. A. Redfern, and E. Redfern. In CIass2 (cottagers), first prizes fell to Peter Evans (parish clerk), Police-Constable Edward Griffiths, and Thos. Davies. In the open class the're were some fine ex- hibits. For table decoration, Mrs Jack Francis (Old Rake) was first, and Mra Johnson Jones (Pistyll Hall) second. The first prize for collec- tion of vegetables went to Jas. Jones, North- OJ). Among the special prizes were the following:- Best cropped and kept kitchen garden (tenants): 1, Thomas Davies, Old Hall; 2, P.C. Griffiths. Honey: 1, Miss Jones, Caeaugleision. Best kept garden (three miles radius of Halkin Castle): 1, Thos. Davies; 2, P.C. Griffiths. Bread: 1, Mrs Wright, Cilcen 2, Mrs A. Jones, Ilalkin. Dressed poultry: 1, Mrs Evan Williams, Cornist. Eggs: 1, Robert Jones, Caeaugleision. There were some very excellent exhibits in the industrial section, .including carved panels and boxes, and the first prize-winners were:-T. Alun Jones, Miss Harper, and Richard Gittins. Fine groups of plants and flowers were exhibited bv Mr J. Eldon Bankes, K.C., Mrs Cooper (Spring- field), Mr H. D. Lynes, Mr H. A. Cope, and the Castle gardener. THE SPORTS. The annual sports were marred by the inces- sant rain and dense fog that prevailed during the aiternoon. The most interesting event of the day-the horse-jumping competition—was at times well-nigh invisible owing to .the dense banks of fog that swept across the course. An exciting incident occurred during the jumping. v. )/ V10, horfirs> after taking the first two nuidles, broke away and careered four times round the course. The rider maintained his seat, but appeared to have some difficulty with the animal. Dashing along the top side of the course the animal ran among the spectators, and the es- capes were well-nigh miraculous. Ultimately the horse was pulled up and disqualified for further competition. The results of the horse racing and jumping events were as follows :-Ope and a quarter mile flat race for.horses, any height: 1, Roberts, Dyserth Hall; 2, Abel Hughes, Wern, St. Asaph; eight ran. Three-quarter mile race for ponies, not exceeding 14 hands: 1, W. Ro- berts; 2, Abel Hughes; six ran. Horse jumping: 1, Melling, Nicholas Mews, Chester; 2, Hodson, Nantwich; 3, T. Price, Mold; six competed.

An old lady of 94, Mrs Jessie Clay, widow of the Rev. John Clay, and who numbered among her eariy friends, Wordeworth, Coleridge, and Pennv»on di-d at Ambleside on Sunday.

FORCED TO LEAVE WORK. CHAS. FORDE'S BILE BEANS CURE IN- DIGESTION AND WEAKNESS. "About two yearsago," said Mr David Mc- Intosh, of 41, Alexander-street, Dundee, to a "Dundee Courier" reporter, "I was afflicted with ceaseless pain and swelling in the pit of the stomach. Dimness came over my eyes, and my head reeled. Constipation developed, and with it terrible pains in the back. Weakened by con- stant suffering, I had to give up work. "One Sunday the pains in my stomach and back were so severe that I collapsed, and when my people came home they found me in an almost unconscious condition. A doctor was sent for im- mediately, but the little relief he gave was only for a time. I was in despair. I could neither eat nor sleep for constant pain. "Doctors' medicine failed to cure me, but after I had taken a few doses of Chas. Forde's Bile Beans I felt considerably relieved. "I kept on with Chas. Forde's Bile Beans— 7vheti buying I always made sure it was Cllas. Forde's Bile Beans thev sold me— —and now I am in splendid health. I eat and sleep excellently, and always wake up bright and fresh. Chas. Forde's Bile Beans have complete- ly cured me." Chas. Forde's Bile Beans are the original world-famed family medicine, sold by all chem- ists, in sealed boxes only, labelled "Charles Forde's at la lad or 2s 9d; also at same prices from The Bile Bean Mfg. Co., 45, Cow Croas- street, London) fi.C.; or from C. EL Fulford, Ltd., Greek street, Le u

ST. ASAPH BOARD OF r GUARDIANS. PADDED-ROOM WANTED AT THE WORK- HOUSE. PRESENTATION TO THE CLERK. The fortnightly meeting of this Board was held on Friday, when there were present: Messrs Ed- win Morgan (Tremeirchion) presiding, Mr J. Frimston (Rhyl) in the vice-chair, Messrs J. R. Ellis, John Roberts, J. Jones, Abergele; R. E. Griffiths, Bodelwyddan; W. S. Roberts, Bodfari; Bennet Jones, Thos. Hughes, Bylchau; Hugh Williams, Robert Jones, J. E. Jones, Denbigh; William Williams, Henllan; William Jones, Thos. Salusbury, Llannefydd; John Evans, Morris Jones, David Roberts, Llansannan; George Wil- liams, Meliden; Llew. B. Evans, Rhuddlan; S. Perks, G. F. Gunner, 1. Batho, J. Roberts Jones, Hugh Edwards, Mrs Mary Jones, Rhyl; Mr J. Lothian, St. Asaph, with the officials. STILL THEY COME. It was reported that there were 141 inmates in the workhouse, an increase of four on the cor- responding period last year. The vagrants, how- ever, had increased by 101. The Chairman said he did not know where all the tramps came from. They were always on the increase. GIFTS. The Master reported that Miss Soughton, for- merly of Garthwin, had on the 17tli inst. called at the workhouse and distributed gifts of tea, sugar, tobacco, and sweets, amongst the inmates. He added that Miss Soughton was the adopted daughter of the iate Mr Brownlow Wvnne, who for 40 years was a member of the Board and also a chairman. He had also received parcels of illustrated and other paners from Mrs Greaves, of Bryn Polyn, St. Asaph. As ordered by the Board the children in the workhouse had been taken to Rhvl on three occasions for sea bathing, and had been granted the use of the machines gratuitously by Mrs Ro- berts. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by the Vice-chairman, votes of thanks were passed to the ladies named in the report. NON-RESIDENT POOR. Mr Llew. B. Evans presented a report as to the non-resident poor, and stated that the com- mittee had gone into several cases, and they re- commended that one girl, aged 13, who was re- ceiving non-resident relief should be struck off the books, as the committee did not consider it a case for their help, the girl being well con- nected. Other cases would be reported on in due course. WHERE TO LEARN MAT MAKING. A case was referred to in which the Board were asked to contribute a certain amount to- wards the maintenance of a blind boy who was learning mat-making. Mr J. E. Jones said the boy did not seem to be making much progress, and it cost the Board a great deal. If the lad could only get himself committed to Ruthin Prison he would soon learn the art of mat-making* (laughter). The Board decided to continue their contribu- tion. POOR LAW CONFERENCE. The Chairman, Vice-chairman, Mrs Jones, Mrs De Ranee, Miss Owen Jones, and Mrs Gee were appointed, with the clerk, delegates to the Poor Law Conference, to be held at Bangor in Septem- ber. LUNACY MATTERS. The Visiting Inspector under the Lunacy Acts reported that he had visited the workhouse and 8 examined several of the inmates, but he was not able to obtain definite information, as the master was away on his holidays. He suggested that in future the master's books should be accessible when he went away. He found every- thing in order, but as there were sometimes troublesome cases, particularly on the female side of the house, sometimes a padded-room was necessary. The Clerk said that had the inspector communi- cated with him he could have given him all the information he required while the master was away. It was suggested that the inspector should give notrce of his visits, but The Clerk said that surprise visits were paid. Mr J E. Jones considered that the porter should have authority to deal with the master's books in the absence of the latter official. The matter was referred to the Visiting Com- mittee. MONEY FOR DRINK BUT NOT FOR RELATIVES. Mr John Roberts complained, during the hear- ing of a general board case, that the Guardians were too fond of passing over the cases of men who could get money to spend in drink, but who did not contribute to the support of their re- latives. This, lte said, is placing a premium on drunkenness. KNEW THE WAY TO RUHIN. A letter was read from a Denbigh man who had been asked to contribute towards the support of his mother, to the effect that it was useless pursuing him, as the Board could not get any- thing out of him. He knew the wav to Ruthin. so that the Board could do what they liked. During the discussion on this case, and also on that of other relatives, it was stated that a woman in receipt of relief was believed to have money in the Post Office Savings Bank, and as there were several of the family living side bv side the Board decided to stop the relief. In another case relief was stopped because it was contended that a woman kept a daughter at home who was old enough to go to service, Mr William Jones remarking that it was not right for persons in receipt of relief to have at home a girl who could go to service when there was such a great demand for servants. A BOUT WITH THE DENBIGH COM- MITTEE. A discussion aro-e respecting the consideration of a Denbigh case by the general Board, Mr J. E. Jones contending that it was not right for Mr Hugh Williams to bring the. case forward when the'Denbigh Committee had, with the ex- ception of Mr Williams, unanimously decided not to continue the relief. Mr Williams .submitted that any member had a right to bring up a case, but on a vote being taken it was decided to leave matters as they had been passed by the committee. Mr Salusbury said-it was very awkward for two cornrnittees to sit in one room, as neither could give careful attention to their cases. Mr J. E. Jones suggested that the Denbigh Committee should have a room to themselves. The Chairman: Which room do you suggest ? Mr Hugh Williams: The padded-room (laughter). Mr J. E. Jones: And put you in for a start (laughter). Mr William Jones: We never had any com- plaint until Mr Ellis Jones became a member of the Board (laughter). I suggest that you give him a room to himself (laughter). It was decided that a separate room should be provided for the Denbigh district members when in committee. Mr Robert Jones then complained that the Denbigh Committee never had the honour of the chairman's presence as was formerly the case." It had been arranged that Mr Morgan should go round the committees in turn. The Chairman said he had so much to do with the St. Asaph Committee that he could not get away until someone came to take his place. The Vice-chairman volunteered to attend the Board by an. earlier train when required, "so that the chairman could go round" (hear, hear). VACCINATION RETURNS. The Clerk reported that in all the districts, with the exception of Denbigh, the children born in the quarter had been ac-oounted for under the Vaccination Acts—there being one case not traced in Denbigh. In St. Asaph district, out of 190 children born, 138 had been successfully vaccinated and 14 conscientious objections had been recorded. In Denbigh out of 87 there were 72 successful vaccinations, and four conscientious objectors, while in Abergele 53 births were re- gistered, with 44 successful cases, and three conscientious objectors. RENT DAY AND RATES. It was reported that there was a balance of the call due on June 17th still unpaid at Llanfair, and the assistant overseer in reporting on the 'matter mentioned that rent day had interfered with the collecting of the rates. Notice was ordered to be sent. PRESENTATION TO MR GRIMSLEY. The Chairman said that during the 30 years he had been a member of the Board, and during the many years he had occupied the chair, he had been called upon to perform many functions, but none gave him the pleasure that the function he was called upon to perform that day. Some little while ago it became known that their re- spected clerk (Mr Chas. Grimsley) was about to be married, and the members at once asked Mr Llew. B. Evans, one of the Guardians for Rhudd- lan, to act as secretary to a fund which they de- cided to raise in order to show their appreciation of Mr Grimsley's services, and at the same time to mark an event which was of an interesting character (hear, hear). For years members of that Board as well as himself had- seen the ex- cellent way in which their clerk discharged his duties, and he covld without any hesitation say

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there was no official connected with any public body in the kingdom who discharged his duties more efficiently or with more zeal and care than did Mr Grimsley (hear, hear). Nor were the duties only discharged with efficiency; they were discharged in the nicest possible manner. As one of the oldest members of that Board he could say that he. had seen many Guardians come and go, but he had never heard one sav an ill word of their clerk, but every one acknowledged his ability and courtesy not only to the members but to every official connected with them (hear, hear). In asking- Mr Grimsley to accept a silver salver with a suitable inscrip- tion they did so with the heartiest wishes that Mrs Grimsley and himself would have a long, happy, and prosperous life (applause). At the same time they hoped the day was very far distant when their clerk would cease to guide them with the ability he had always displayed. Nor was it only as clerk to the Guardians that they valued his services. Mr Grimsley was also clerk to the two District Councils of that Union, and he was also clerk to the Assessment Com- mittee, where he gave them most valuable ad- vice and guidance. There were very few Assessment Committees in the country who could say that their legal expenses were so low as they were in St. Asaph, and that despite the fact that they had had some very important matters to decide. It was very little use for an Assess- ment Committed to gain their points and at the same time to spend money on lawyers' bills. Mr Grimsley had saved them hundreds of pounds under that head, and they appreciated his services to the fullest. The present they were making waa not of the great value that it might have been had they so wished it, but he was sure that it was not on account of its intrinsic value that Mr Grimsley would accept it., but as a tangible token of their appreciation and of their good wishes. They had limited the amount of the subscriptions, and they had confined it to the members of the Board and their officials. He asked Mr Grimsley to accept the salver with all the good wishes for a happy married life that they could offer him (applause). The Vice-chairman supported the chairman, and echoed his remarks. He added that he knew of no more efficient official and no one who was more ready to consult and guide the members in all matters. There was one point which the chairman had not touched upon, and which he felt he should deal with. In that Union they had had some very peculiar settle- ment cases, but Mr Grimsley had gone so thoroughly i into them that not one, had gone against that Board when he had advised them that there was no settlement, and it that way hundreds of pounds had been.saved to the rate- payers. Mio Llew. B.: Evans then read the inscription, which was as follows:—"Presented to Charles Grimsley by the Guardians ao ials; of the v it :.l St. Asaph Union on the occasion of his marriage, July 15tb, 1908." The salver was made by Messrs Elkington, and is of Elizabethan de- sign. Mr Grimsley, in acknowledging the gift, said that words failed him to adequately express what he felt on such an occasion, as he could scarcely, believe that he merited one-half what the chair- man and vice-chairman had said. He fully and deeply appreciated their kindness, and the spirit in which the presentation was made. He had been their clerk for many years, and he hoped that he would always act towards the members and his brother officials in the same way in the future as he had in the past (hear. hear). Mr S. Perks then proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Llew. B. Evans for the efficient way in which he had acted as secretary. Mr William Jones seconded, and it was carried. Mr Llew. B. Evans replied, and said that it had been an easy task, as the members and officials so readily responded, but he thought he ought also to acknowledge the services of Mr Wynne Davies (Mr Grimsley's assistant), who had attended to all the correspondence, and helped him in every way (hear, hear). ■ ggS^B