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ABERYSTWYTH. Our representative in Aberystwyth is Mr. J. DENLEY SPENCER, 11, Custom House Street, to whom notice should be given of all events required to be reported in the COUNTY TIMES. PETTY SESSIONS.—At these sessions on Wednes- day held before Alderman Peter Jones, Mr (rriffitli Williams, Mr J. J. Griffiths, Mr Thomas Hughes Jones and Alderman C. M. Williams, Anne Davies, Trefechan was charged with not sending her boy to school.—The School Attendance Officer did not appear and the case was adjourned for a week.— John Edwards, Mill street, was charged with having: set his chimney on fire on Oct. 3, and was fined 2s 6d.—There were no other casss of public in- terest. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. M 0 X D A Y Tho usual meeting of the Board was 1,e!ll at the Workhouse, when there were present Mr. E. J. Evans (chairman), Messrs. Hugh Hughes, John Jenkins, T. E. Salmon, Richard Edwards, and Thos. Jones (Aberntwvth ),Lowis Richards (Cwmrheidol), John W. William (Cyfoethybrenin), W. A. Miller (Issavandre), James Jones (Llanbadarn Lower), William Mason (Llancvnfelin), Thomas Powell (Llanfihangel Uppei). Thomas James (Treferig), a.nd Evan Simon (Uchayndre), with Mr. Hugh Hughes, clerk. RELIEF ACCOUNT. During the fortnight out-relief has been adminis- tered as follows Per John Jones, to 149 recipients, £41 15s 6d; corresponding period of last.' £ ar, 156 recipients, £42 4s. During the quarter ending September 25th, to 150 recipients, 264 4s 6d corresponding period of last year, to 159 recipients, £278 3s. Per J. D. Jonf's, to 249 recipients, £51 7s; last year, to 211. £31 12s 6:1. Per J. Morgan, to 149 recipients, £44 15s last year, to 143 recipients, £ 45 5s. MASTER'S REPORT. The MASTER reported that the number in the house was 38, against 55 daring the same period of last year. Vagrants relieved 21 against 12. AX ABSTRACT MISTAKE. When the question of the payment of bills came up for discussion, exception was taken to the pay- ment of the printer's bill for the printing of the abstract. Mr. SALMON said that it was no use finding fault now that the things were printed. Mr. MILLAR You ought to have got proofs of the abstract before it was printed. The abstract has been circulated all over the country. If there is any mistake it is our fault, and we ought to appoint a committee to see that everything is correct before it is circulated. The CHAIRMAN said that the Board had appointed a committee to look after the compila- tion of the abstract. Mr. MILLAR Who are the committee ? The CHAIRMAN You are one, I think, and the town guardians. Mr. MILLAR I had never seen the abstracts until they were brought here. The CHAIRMAN: It is high time to look into the matter. Mr. JENKINS maintained that the printers were responsible as the work was by contract. Mr. HUGHES We have nothing to do with the printers. Mr. MILLAR Yoa have had the abstracts. The CHAIRMAN Order, order, gentlemen. Mr. JENKINS You cannot find mistakes until you have the abstracts. Mr. MILLAR We ought to have had proofs. The CHAIRMAN My dear sir why didn't you go into the matter ? Mr. MILLAR I do not think I am on the com- mittee. The CHAIRMAN Indeed yon are. The com- mittee was appointed in May last. Mr. MILLAR I never saw the abstract until it was brought here. The CHAIRMAN Didn't you meet ? Mr. MILLAR We met last year. It's like going into a confectioner's shop, and eating a tart; after- wards saying you would not pay for it because you didn't like it (laughter). The CLERK said that the committee agreed'that the form was all right and only needed the filling in of the figures. Mr. WILLIAMS did not think that they could pass it. They ought to have a committee and have the one responsible in the printing office before them and then they would know who was to blame. He did not believe in sending oat things with mis- xelS -\n The CHAIRMAN said that it appeared that the proofs of the first two pages were correct, but there was a muddle at the printing office. Mr. HUGHES said that the totals were right. The CHAIRMAN The totals are not right. In one item the average number of paupers is greater than the total, and Mr. Davies had no proof of the sheet after the muddle was made. MR. JENKINS I am sorry we shall be throw- ing £21 away for nothing. Mr. SALMON It is not for nothing and it is ridiculous to say so. We are all liable to mistakes. Mr. WILLIAMS held that they could not blame the printers because they had not yet heard them upon the question. It was agreed to appoint a committee to go into the matter. Mr. R. EDWARDS then suggested that the clerk write to Mr. Gibson asking for an explanation and bring the reply before the next meeting of the Board. Mr. JAMES JONES seconded. Some objection was taken to this but it was pointed out that the reply could be brought before the committee. Mr. DAVIES explained that there were some clerical mistakes which he ought to have seen, but with regard to certain wrong headings the foreman told him that a form had gone to pye and in the hurry the wrong heading had been placed. He had only seen the proofs of the first two pages. THE CONTROL OF OFFICERS OF THE BOARD. A letter was read from Bromley Union asking the Board to adopt the following resolution and send on a copy to the Local Government Board That the Local Government Board be asked to place all officers entirely under the control of the Guardians." On the proposition of Mr. JAMES JONES, seconded by Mr. WILLIAMS, the letter was left on the table. RATING OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. A communication from the Mayor of Portsmouth upon this question was also left on the table. STOCK TAKING. Mr. LEWIS WILLLUIS, stock taker, said that he had examined the stock of the house and found every thing correct. THE NEW MEDICAL DISTRICT. lI,1r, J. MORGAN said that the vaccination in the new district was announced to commence on Thurs- day and ne wIshed to know who was groins: to do it. the CLERK said that he had told Dr. Hughes to write to the Local Government Board and if he did not get a reply to do the work and arrange with Dr. Morgan as to the fees. A QUESTIONABLE PROCEEDING. In a report announcing the list of deaths in the House, there occurred the case of a man who had died from consumption. The man had been sent to the House after leaving the Infirmary. Mr. MILLAR said that it was wrong" to send the man to the House when he was suffering from con- sumption. The RELIEVING OFFICER said that they found out at the Infirmary that he was incurable and they could not keep him any longer. Mr. MILLAR: I say it is a very bad system. Mr. WILLIAMS Ihey cannot turn a man out when he is dying. Mr. MILLAR It is about time they altered the rules. The MASTER said that the man had a brother at Penllwyn with whom he was living before he went to the Infirmary. He was there for a fort- night, and on Thursday his sister-in-law came down and said she was told he would have to go out. She begged to be allowed to come for him on Saturday, and they would take him away in a closed carriage. This was refused. The man was discharged, and he came to the House on Friday afternoon. On the Saturday it was very wet and the man wanted to go out. On Sunday evening he had some beef tea, and again at midnight he had a cup of tea, but he died at five o'clock the next morning. Mr. JENKINS If the man wanted to go out lie could not have been very bad. Mr. MILLAR: The man did not know where he was going to. Mr. SALMON: No doubt it broke the man's heart to find himself in the Workhouse. n s The CHAIRMAN Very likely. There was no destitution. This was no place to send him. The CLERK: I cannot understand it Mr. WILLIAMS Why did the Relieving Officer give an order r Mr. JENKINS Is he not bound to give one ? Mr. SALMON: Not unless he was destitute. Mr. WILLIAMS This is a poor house not a hospital. It was a most cruel thing. Mr. JENKINS Did the man have a home ? Mr. SALMON Yes, and the sister-in-law pro- mised to take him away. Mr. WILLIA MS I propose that this Board pass a vote of censure on the doctors of the Infirmary. I think it is high time ———— (cries of No, no." The RELIEVING OFFICER said that the man knew that he was going to the house. Dr. Morgan told him (the officer) that the man wanted to go to his brother, and the latter said he had no home for him. The CHAIRMAN": Upon what recommendation did you give him an order? Were you satisfied that he was destitute before you gave him an order P The RELIEVING OFFICER Certainly he was. They had to turn him out from there. Mr. WILLIAMS: Why would they turn out a dying mar. ? In answer to Mr. Salmon, The RELIEVING OFFICER said that he did not hear anything about a carriage coming for the man. The MASTER said that he wrote to the man's brother, and on the Monday morning they came down to the house and ordered the coffin and took the burial into their own hands. The woman told him then that she was down on Thursday and wanted the deceased left at the Infirmary until Saturday, when she would come and fetch him in a carriage. The CHAIRMAN said that there was a mis- representation of facts. Mr RICHARD EDWARDS suggested that a re- solution might be passed asking that more care should be taken with such cases in the future. Mr. HUGHES said that he dil not see how they could blame the doctors of the Infirmary; as they were obliged to go by certain rules. Mr. MILLAR It is about time that they altered those rules. The RELIEVING OFFICER said that the doctor told him that he was not present when the man came in or he would never have admitted him. Mr. MILLER He was there, and they ought to have given his friends reasonable time in which to take him away. The CHAIRMAN Perhaps after this discussion the, will take more care. Mr. RICHARD EDWARDS We cannot blamed our relieving officer. The CHAIRMAN Oh, no. THE ESTIMATE. The estimated expenditure for the ensuing half- year was put down at the sum To meet this £4,000 was expected from the overseers of the several parishes, and other smaller items made up the balance. The estimate was adopted. INCREASE OF SALARY. The Visiting Committee reported that the Master applied for an increase of salary. The CHAIRMAN There is no recommendation. Mr. MILLER said that the Master brought this before the committee and stated that he had been at the work for eight years and got £5 a year less than his predecessor, and thought he ought to be on the same footing as his predecesser. Mr SIMON gave notice of motion that at the next meeting he would move the increase. HELP FOR THE BLIND. Mr MILLAR called the attention of the Board to the case of a vousg man, a carpenter by trade, who was blind. It was intended to get him in some home, but he preferred staying at home, and was wishful of starting in the fire-wood business. There were several friends who were willing to help him, and he would ask the Board to advance his pay by the sum of cS5 so that he could have a start in life. After some conversation it was agreed to let bimhaveJES. This was all the business. TOWN COUNCIL. TUESDAY. Present: Councillor Wm. Thomas (presiding), Aldermen Roberts, C. M. Williams, W. H. Palmer, and Peter Jones, Councillors J. Watkin, junr., R. Doughton, Capt. Doughton, R. Peake, E. P. Wynne, R. J. Jones, Thomas Griffiths, D. C. Roberts, Igaac Hopkins, J. Jenkins; with Mr A. J. Hughes, town clerk, Mr Massey, assistant clerk, the Medical Officer, the Bcrough Accountant, and the Surveyor. APPLICATIONS. Mr. J. Williams, Irvindata, Abergele, made^ppii- rofion to the Caiiudl teinre to Plyu- limon water supply into Quebec Villa on the Llanbadarn Road.—Referred to the Finance Com- mittee.—Mr John Garner, 44, Terrace Road, wished to know if the Council were prepared to. sell or lease the three workshops and premises in Portland Lane, behind the new Salem chapel, and asked for terms.—On the suggestion of Councillor Jones it was left over until a latter part of the agenda.— Mr A. Askew-applied for the lease of a portion of a field of about half an acre now in the possession of the Council, and ^ituate between the property of Mr Roberts, veterinary surgeon, and Mr Jones' aerated water works in Llanbadarn Road, for the purpose of a garden.—Referred to Finance Com- mittee.—Mr Ivor James, registrar of the Univer- sity of Wales, enclosed the copy of a resolution passed by the Court thanking the Council for their cordial welcome upon the visit of the Court to the town.—The Chairman That won't be referred to any committee. We all accept that.—Councillor R. J. Jones With appreciation.—Mrs A. Bubb asked the Council for terms for the renewal of her property in Terrace Read, now in the occupation of lr, Bennison. She applied for terms eight years ago, but did not get them.—Referred to the Clerk to be placed upon the agenda, for the next meeting. CONFUSING NAMES. The Postmaster wrote pointing out the confusion that arose from having two Marine Terraces in the town. and suggesting that the one should be called South Shore" Referred to the General Purposes Committee. LLANBADARN SCHOOL BOARD. A letter was read from the above-mentioned Board asking if the Council was willing to ell a piece of land called Cae Fron Fawr," situate near to the garden of the Penyfron school, plans of which were deposited with the Borough Accoun tant. It was needed for the purpose of providing outhouses in accordance with the instructions of the Educational Department. The CHAIRMAN That should come upon our agenda at the next meeting. It is rather an impor. tant question. Alderman WILLIAMS Have we not already given permission to the District Council. Is it not the same field ? Councillor PEAKE That was for a cemetery. The SURVEYOR said that it was the same field. The CHAIRMAN In any case it will have to go upon the agenda. Alderman WILLIAMS If it is the same field it is useless putting it upon the agenda. Let Mr Hughes make enquiries. It was agreed that the Clerk should make en- quiries into the matter, and if the field was the same he was to write and inform the applicants. THE COMING ELECTION. The CLERK said that the notices in reference to the municipal election would be published in the course of a day. REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. Alderman PETER JONES presented the report of the Public Works Committee. The Committee had given the Surveyor instructions to prepare an estimate of the cost of turning the boat house on Rofawr into a mortuary. They recommended the grauting of Dr 1 homas s application for permission to place a bay window in his house on North parade—Both recommendations were adopted by the Counc.I. Mr llollier's application for per- mission to erect a smithy on the premises latelv occupied by the fate Mr R. E. Jones as stables was again carefully considered and, in reference to a ctause in the lease, and the business proposed to be earned on by Mr Hollier, the committee were unanimous in recommending the Council' to with- hold their consent. Alderman PETER JONES said that in the new leases there was a clause which stated that no objectionable or noisome trade should be allowed to lie carried on in premises on the ground made under the new leases. After taking into considera- tion the heavy traffic of Terrace road and the nature of the business contemplated to be carried on they were of opinion that it would seriously iuconvenienec the pedestrians and block up the traffic; under these circumstances the committee were unanimous in agreeing that it would not be advisable to allow it to be used for that purpose. He moved the adoption of that part of the report. Councillor P^AKK seconded. In reply to the Chairman, Mr HOLLIER who was present, said that he would like to know the actual grounds of refusal. The CHAIRMAN Mr Peter Jones has just told you. Councillor JONES said that he wouli like to have explained the meaning of the words blocking the traffic." Councillor WATK$thought it rather hard that Mrs Jones was not allied to make the best of her premises. He did think that a smithy was such a nuisance as fv stable. If there was a block in the streets the police could take the matter up. He hoped that tho Committee would reconsider their decision. Mr HOLLIER expired that where he would be making the most oile would be at least 37 feet from the footpath, fhere would be no work done in the front besides gPOeing horses. As there was ample standing for twelve or fifteen horses in the place there could be øo blockage in the streets and he had cone away With the stalls. As regards other work he Prol,øsed to do it at the end of the shop. Councillor R. DOlJGHTON said that the business would be no cause any obstruction. He supposed that tbere would be an agreement having reference to objectionable work. Alderman P AL\lJII. was of opiniwn that the matter should be defied until the whole of the Council had visited tbe place. He proposed that it be deferred. Councillor W AT seconded. Councillor R. J. JoCessaid it was the intention of the committee to visit the spot. Councillor R. DOt^HTON They did not do so. Capt DOUGHTOS3.idthat if there was a clause in the lease that hinged Mr Hosier's carrying on the business then there ns an end of the question. It was agreed to dlfer it. THE IMPROVEMENT COMPANY. The Aberystwyth Improvement Company sub- mitted a plan showiOg the line of frontage of the proposed new Hotel between Dr Gilber-son s house and Mount Pleasant, asking permission to build a covered area undef the footway in front of the building, and to fix aPltonilight in the same. The committee recommend that the application be granted on the Council be allowed to commence their cDnmplated sea wall at the eastern side of the evince to the Pier as shewn on the plan of the new Promenade. The SURVEYOR Submitted the plans to the Council. Alderman PETE.6 JONES pointed that it was only a question of f.I COllp]e of feet. lie proposed that they adopt the Commendation. Alderman Seconded. Councillor R DoûGIlTON asked it on the con- dition that they gttlnd this application, could they not get from tbe Paoprietors of the new hotel a part of the surgery 111 King street so as to widen the road in that q,iarfer. If they could get a couple of yards or yard it would be a great improvement to the ^PWoach to the Castle. Councillor JONES that if it was doue only a portion of the strs^ "pnld be affected the other part would remain jllst 1he same. Councillor HOP#1^: There will not be so much traffic in King when we have the new promenade. Councillor DOUGHTON We have not got it yet. The CHAIRMAN quit agreed that it would im- prove the entrance to tbfc street but as the building was already up it woulq be rather difficult. Councillor DOUOlITQK: It-is only the outside part of it. The CLERK I tfciu*ihat the plan contemplates taking down that rt. Alderman JES did not think that it would improve the tt unless it was carried all along, and there n(^ioubt that when they had a roadway upon thtf otr side of 36 feet that the traffic in King street wld be seriously reduced. Councillor DOUOfJTQN proposed that the pro- proprietors be seeP a a gentle word put in (laughter)—that tie Miuncil would like to see it done. He did not to make hard and fast lines but theycoul4 g-i"e them a friendly hint. The CHAIRMAN Tiere is no harm in the Sur- veyor mentioning tie ^tter. The report was tJen fessed. BUILDING IN NORTH PARADE. The Committee reMrted that Mr. Richard Griffiths submitted p of the house proposed to be re-built by him ftl tllll North Parade, and they recommended that* th. same be adopted the Committee also ^C0|4tmended that the Council rescind a previous reIution granting terms for renewal. As the pPce fas lo be entirely re-built they advised that tIe Pt\sent application should be treated on the site Ealebf frofltage. Alderman PETEf JES having explained the position of affairs peteport was adopted on his proposition secondJ bAlderman WILLIAMS. ADDITIONS if ThE COOPER'S ARMS. Plans of the ODosed additions to the •Cwt^reat'a to Jthe Committee by Ala* D. Roberts, the Commit- tee recommended tKe|t|eybe approved.—Agreed. TH] quarry. The BOROUGH FUHVEYOR submitted par. ticulars of work to be (one at Ystrad Meurig Quarry and the Committee ided to authorise him to let the work by piece, loading atones info waggons at lOd. per ton, and coring additicmal piece at £25. —Agreed. OYSTERS AS A OF SPREADING DISEASE.^ARM DISCUSSIOlli. The Committee remrted that the Medical Officer had submitted his tort for the quarter ending 30th September. _1\.tntion as caned to houses in Mill Street from 23 t. 27. Tnese were certified as not being fit for hl11\,n habitation, and the Com- mittee recommendedthat the necessary notices be served on the ownetj Alderman JONEb^ I tfl°ve adoption of that portion, Councillor PEAKI I second it. Captain DOUGHflN I should like to ask the Medical Officer, as livaa not present at the Com- mittee when the l'ef.tt read, does he think it was serious when tbMcase of typhoid fever broke out in the town ? The MEDICAL (1ICE.R said that he would read his report upoii be pOUlt It was desired. Councillor JONE Qid that it ought not to be published. The MEDICALCFFICER said that the out- break was due to ba'Wsters, and he had given his reasons very fully illlis report. Captain DOUGH^N I have not had a direct answer to my questi01. We ought to look at the question in the face. If the oysters taken by some of the patients were Soked I should like to know if the germs are killed the cooking. The MEDICAL OFFICER I do not know whether any were after being cooked. Captain DOUGHT'N I;can say distinctly that in one fatal case the Asters were cooked conse- quently the germs w% not killed. Ever since I have been a memberif this Board Alderman PALMp, I must call Captain Doughton to order. It is the rule that a speaker should only speak upon a subject. Captain DOUGHT^I protested that he was in order. The CHAIRMAN d that Captain Doughton was quite in order. He lad asked a questiou or two was quite a cOmoU vhing in the Council and now he was maklg remarks. Captain DOUGHT^ I cannot help it if the whole town goes aSnst me. Since I was a member of the ConnO The CHAIRMAN :}o on. Captain DOUGHT I am going on. My con- tention has been all long that the outlet at the town sewer is not it ought to be, and it is detrimental to the Wle town. Why are we now taking action at once j cover the space down by the electric lighting orks. Why should we do that ? Go upon the lidge and view the outlet of that sewer from the of the sewer down our harbour and see whafy, state that place is in. Take a walk over the newvaIl we have had built there and try and stand tbotench that arises from there on a hot summer's da. The harbour is nothing I but a cesspool and retacle for all sorts of tilth; (Several of the menibtg laughed outright.) YOll may laugh. I came lte to do my duty. I repre- sent the ratepayers nd no secondary interests (hear, hear.) There "ne scores of youngsters down there fishing and the yh caught were spread all over the town, cookctLwd eaten and if the germ is not killed in the oy-ers when they are cooked they are not killed in fe fish after they are cooked. That is my point and will move a resolution. I do not expect it passed, but if it is not carried we shall haven get a medical inspector down here. I propose hat instructions be given to the surveyor to bring plans and estimates to ex- tend the main sower dn to the junction of the two rivers, and that th same be presented at the next meeting. Councillor HOPKIN seconded the proposal. He was working by the g'a in the wall and the filth there was enough to gie a fever to any man. If they went down there tey could see for themselves. (Voice Very true.) The CHAIRMAN «ferring to the fish feeding on the filth, I would lie to ask Capt. Doughton how would it affect f h fish if It was carried out to sea ? Capt. DOUGHTON is always understood by scientific gentlemen tht clean sea water kills the germs. The CHAIRMAN: you. Alderman JONES sal that there was no amend. ment needed. He sim}1 moved the adoption of the report. The other uesticm was quite distinct. He did not wish to enir Into a dIscussIOn there, hut he hardly anticipated the serious conseouences that Capt. Doughton did. Wherever they had hewers they must have an outlet, and they could not fix upon a spot where they could have the minimum of prejudicial results as the outcome or the outflow as they had in their case. He was per- fectly willing that notice should be given, and they could discuss that upon its merits at the next meeting. The report was then agreed to. Alderman JONES said that plans of the proposed extension of the sewers had already been sub- mitted to the Council. Capt. DOUGHTON: This has been pooh-poohed all along. Why tie the hands of the Medical Officer and the medical gentlemen of the town. It is patent to everyone that the filth from the sewer accumulates upon dry gronnd, and the tide does not cover it, There is no gentleman in existence that will not say that something infectious will arise from a spot where the hot sun is beating down upon it. We must thresh the question fairly out, and the thing must be done soon. Alderman PETER JONES: Aberystwyth has never been so free from infectious diseases during the last ten years. Our record has never stood so high from a sanitary point of view than it is at the present time. Several cases have been reported during the past five or six years, but they were all. stamped out. Cases have occured of penple suffer- ing from smallpox, but the cases were isolated, and that again was stamped out. I consider that Aberystwyth never was better from a sanitary point of view than it is at present, and I should not like it to go forth that Aberystwyth is in so fearful a state as might he assumed from what we have heard. Alderman WILLIAMS Certainly not. Continuing, Alderman JONES said that they could not have a more perfect flushing system than they had now, and he defied any town upon tho coast to show a better. Some towns had let it ont seawards with not very good results. Capt. DOUGHTON regarded tbis as a very lame explanation ———— The CHAIRMAN Capt. Doughton ———— Capt. DOUGHTON: If you want to squash the statement, I hope the reporters have taken a note of my remarks. A person has always the opportunity of replying. The CHAIRMAN pointed cut that Capt. Dough- ton had already spcken twice. Alderman WILLIAMS hoped that it would not go forth to the public that there was any desire on the part of the Council to avoid discussing the question, as they were quite prepared to have the whole thing thoroughly discussed. In fact they had nothing to discuss as the gentlemen already spoken had done their utmost to bring about a settlement of the affair. Capt. DOUGHTON Question. Aldeiman WILLIAMS I suppose you are chair- man, Sir. Thomas ? Councillor HOPKINS I think that the ques- tion Alderman WILLIAMS I have not spoken once yet, and I do not deviate from the rule ef speaking more than once. Coutining, he said they had un- animously decided extend the sewer to its present position, and ultimately to close the gap. Mr. Hopkins clearly proved to them the necessity of closing the gap. He said that he was working in a certain spot ——— Councillor HOPKINS Not in the gap. Alderman WILLIAMS pointed that there was not a case of illness near the gap, and it was well for the public to understand that. If anyone took the trouble to go down the river they would find that the bed of the river was perfectly clear. Councillor HOPKINS 1 wish you wera there this morning (laughter). Alderman WILLIAMS pointed out that there were always a certain class of persons who, eagerly took up anything that was disparaging to a town, and he re-echoed the statements of Alderman Jones as to the state of the town, which had never been in a better condition. Councillor HOPKINS The harbour is in a serious state. Alderman WILLIAMS said that Councillor Hop- kins was a specimen of the healthy state of that quarter (laughter). He hoped that any visitors staying in the town and reading those statements made that day would not take them for granted. Capt. DOUGHTON I demand a personal ex- planation. Reference has been made to me as one who was against closing that gap. As to there being no illness in Shipbuilders' Row, I think that Mr. Hopkins lean prove to the contrary (cries of Order"). The proposition was then pat, and Captain DOBCfhtdn and Councillor* HopMxw voted f<w; it, and it was deêTáretllost.< Councillor T. GRIFFITHS said that he had been just listening to the discussion. He was glad that the medical officer had brought to their notice about the shell fish. He complained of the Council allowing itinerant oystef men to hawk abroad their baskets of death. If there was any case of diluting milk steps were at once taken. The Corporation ought to move in the matter and stop these men. Councillor JONES Quife right. Councillor GRIFFITHS said that there were plenty of people in Aberystwyth who sent these oysters upon the beach in the summer. Was it Seacle or any other respectable tradesman ? No The discussion then ceased. PUBLIC LIGHTS COMMITTEE. Councillor D. C. Roberts presented the report of the Public Lights Committee held on October 1, in which they recommended thac the sum of £21 be paid to Mr Preece for professional services in con- nection with the electric lighting. The electric lamps not being lit as early as was agreed upon, the Town Clerk was instructed to write to the Manager calling attention to the matter. The Borough Surveyor was instructed to purchase half- a-dozen street lamps, and at the same time the Surveyor was instructed to carry out the resolution of the Council to fix additional arc lamps—one near the railway station. The report was adopted. —A further report was presented of a second meeting of the committee, in which it was stated that the present system of lighting the town was so unsatisfactory that the committee had decided to employ two men only at a salary of £1 per week. Councillor D. C. ROBERTS said that by this arrangement the work would be dene better, although there would be a difference in the time taken to do the work. He moved the adoption of that portion which had been unanimously passed by the committee. Councillor R. PEAKE seconded. Councillor J. WATKIN said that he was at the meeting of the committee, but he did not think that it was unanimous in the matter. One of the men had been in the employ of the Council for 25 years, and it would be a hard case to dismiss him now. He proposed that the men be given one more chance, and that it be deferred for the present. Councillor JONES seconded it. Alderman WILLIAMS supported the proposal. A similar experiment was tried some years ago and was a failure, moreover it wonld nrean the expense of burning a considerable quantity of "oore gas. If the men failed to do their dutv did not the Surveyor have full power to dismiss" thein. If the men did not carry out their work he (the speaker) would be the first to ask for their dis- missal. Alderman PETElt JONES said that they had given such instructions, but the men had not carried out their work. Possibly these men would be applicants under the new system, which was the best arrangement that the Council could adopt for the efficient carrying out of the work. The reasons assigned by Councillor Roberts were so distinct that he did not thiuk anyone would doubt but that it was better to have men directly under the control of the Council. Something had been said about the waste of gas, but he hardly thought that there would be so much of a waste as they were led to believe. During the past season there had been many complaiuts about the lighting of the lamps, and it was a thing that needed their attention. Councillor H. PEAKE said tlicit lie was surprised at some of the members speaking as they had done that morning. The Surveyor had laid a complaint about the men, and now some of the members were willing to back up the men instead of their Surveyor. He asserted that some of the men had been canvassing the members of the Council to lirinthe matter loi wtiid. Several members jumped to their feet, but they gave way to Alderman ROBERTS who said that the resolution of the committee was a step in the right direction, but he did not consider that it was perfect (hear, hear and applause). He did net think that two men could light the town properly but possibly three might do so. Councillor R. DOUGHTON said that if men did not do their duty they ought to be turned away. Capt. DOUGHTON begged to support the I amendment. He did not wish to go contrary to the Public Lights Committee. Let the men have another trial and if they did not carry out their work let the Surveyor dismiss them in accordance with his instructions. Councillor D. C. ROBERTS said that it was the wish of the committee to arrive at the best course and they were prepared to take suggestions from any of the members as to the best way to carry out the work. The CHAIRMAN said that it was the feeling of ¡ every member of the Council. The town peeded to be lighted better and they were determined that it should be done properly. If it was not done so they would dismiss the persons who neglected their work (hear, hear), Councillor T. GRIFFITHS advocated transferr- ing a share of the Surveyor's work upon the shoulders of somebody else. .Councillor JONES said that, it was worthy of consideration. It was then agreed to refer the matter back to the committee. The committee received a petition from the owners and occupiers of Lisburne terrace and Terrace road asking the Council to provide a lamp for lighting this part of the Borough. The com- mittee recommended that the petitioners be asked to provide the necessary lamp and pillar the light- ing to be done at the expense of the Corporation. Alderman WILLIAMS was of opinion that they should have a general recommendation upon the minute book respecting this matter. Alderman JONES said that if they went into ancient history they would find that they had neglected their duties. If they had provided the apparatus in the past there was no reascn for them perpetuating it. It only reasonable that large streets should be treated like other lanes until they were taken over by the Corporation. The committee recommended tha the recom- mendation for the removal of the electric in Great Darkgate street be rescinded also that the lighting of the Promenade lamps be reduced by six lamps during the winter months, and that all the electric lamps in the town be lighted for that period. A new lamp was needed to take the place of the one removed. Councillor HOPKINS wanted to know the reason that this recommendation was rescinded now. When he was at the committee meeting and moved a recommendation to that effect everybody was against him. • One of the members pointed out that the com- mittee were open to change their opinion. The report was then adopted. THE DAMAGE TO THE JETTIES. Capt DOUGHTON presented the report of the Harbour Committee which stated that the Surveyor had been instructed to procure timber and get the jetties repaired at once. He understood that the timber had not yet been obtained and he suggested that the Surveyor be instructed to keep a stock of three or four hundred feet of timber in cases of emergency. Councillor PEAKE seconded the first portion of the report. The CHAIRMAN Will you put the other part on the agenda for the next meeting. Capt. DOUGHTON It is so urgent. I think it should be done at once. Councillor R. DOUGHTON said that all this expense would be avoided if they did as Paddy did -(Iaughter)-and that was to make the sea keep them. Could they make the sea help them in this place ? Capt. DOUGHTON No. Councillor' R. DOUGHTON: Well, I say yes (laughter). If you connect the Castle point with the rock out in the sea you will build up a wall which will keep the shingle from being washed away, and in time it will reach up to the jetties. Alderman WILLIAMS That will be done by the new sea wall. Councillor DOUGHTON I am coming to that now, sir (langhter). The new wall will only go two or three yards outside the Castle point, but it ought to go to the rock. I want to move that the whole of the Council come down to the point and see for themselves, because the Inspector will be down shortly, and it will be well to be prepared for him. Alderman JONES: But you understand it (laughter). Councillor DOUGHTON I want you to do the same. Alderman JONES We are dealing with the jetties at the end of the harbour. Your proposal is rather remote I fear. Councillor DOUGHTON: Yes, rather remote (laughter). I want you all to come down and see it. Alderman JCNES: But you don't want to take exception to the report ? Councillor DOUGHTON Oh no. It was agreed to instruct the Surveyor to pro- cure a stock of timber. FINANCE COMMITTEE'S REPORT. Councillor R. J. JONES presented this report, which hd reference to applications for renewals :of licenses, &c.:whicb the committee on the usual terms and conditions. The other applications were referred to com- mittees. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. Mr. REES JONES reported that during the month of August 203 houses were inspected; notices served aboat defective water fittings, 24; complied with, 22; notices on account of nuisances, 14. During September 178 houses were visited 21 notices were served in consequence of defective water fittings, 18 of which were complied with; notices in respect of nuisances, 15; 12 complied with. The CHAIRMAN Does Mr. Evans systemati- cally visit the houses in certain streets P The SURVEYOR Yes.—The Council then rose. THE PAST SEASON AT ABERYSTWYTH. Now the cold days of October are growing apace and the equinoctial gales are raging round our coasts, it is safe to say that the season for visiting the seashore has come to a close. So far as the railway companies are concerned, and indeed so far as the promoters of amusements, including the minstrel troupes, and others of a similar tpye, are interested, the season closed on the eve of October's dawn though the splendid weather that prevailed during the middle portion of the September month almost lent a hope that the railway com- panies would be induced to prolong the running of the express trains for a week or more beyond the specified period. This, however, is by no means easy to accomplish, and perhaps, after all, the winter service travels fast enough to meet the wishes of the class of persons who seek the seclu- sion of the coast during the October days, when the beach and craigs are free from the effervescent August crowd. Now that the busy season has gone residents at our seaside resorts will have leisure to give a glance back over the past season. So far as regards the towns and villages along the coast of Cardigan Bay, they have no cause to complain of a lack of support. 1 J.)m all quarters reports are to hand of an exceptionally successful season, and perhaps there is no town that can say that much so truthfully as Aberystwyth. Nay, it has been said that the visitors had cause to complain, and not the residents. Hitherto the lodging house keepers and letters out of apartments were the grumbling party, a lajk in the number of visitors giving rise to some dissatisfaction. Now the Cam- brian Railway Company has done so much in the way of increased facilities for travellers, their efforts have been so well backed up by the' Town Council, who have spent considerable sums in advertising, that the number of visitors brought into the town were increased to an enormous extent. In a way this exodus of visitors was accompanied by a certain amount of evil. The sudden rush to the shores of Cardigan Bay of the holiday seekers from the crowded and busy Midland centres, so flooded the houses of accommodation that many were forced to return down the coast to seek other places in which they might stay and in the case of those to whom the neighbourhood was new they must have gone back with some strange notions as to the amount of accommodation which the town possessed. The one fault about the whole affair is the people's backwardness in bringing before the notice of intending visitors their lodging houses. During the season it constantly happens that strangers come to the town without a know ledge of any suitable place at which to stay. You may see them wandering about the streets, at all times of the day, anxiously enquiring for rooms, but, not knowing the town, pass on one side the very street in which their wishes could be realised. This arises from no other cause than a reluctance on the part of the inhabitants to bring their places before the notice of the people before thev leave their own homes in the Midlands and other marts of the country, and by means of which they would be enabled to obtain comfortable rooms without the trouble and worry that often dogs their foot- steps under the existing arrangements. With such an experience as the past season afforded clearly before their mind's eye it behoves the people of Aberystwyth to make arrangements before next season to bring their houses before the notice of the public. This can only be done by advertising, and by advertising in the proper districts—such as the Midland counties, Shropshire, the lower parts of Montgomeryshire, the bordering counties of the north, and the thickly populated districts bordering the Cambrian system. We are ever ready to assist in popularising Aberystwyth and shall be glad to do all in our power to increase the number of visitors by advertising lodging house and apartments in our columns. By reason of the many enquiries that are being daily made during the season through the columns of newspapers upon this very point, we have every reason to believe that such an undertaking as now suggested would increase popularity of the town and be of vast beneu both visitors aud entertainers.
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ABERDOVEY. resi- ACTION AGAINST THK GOLF CLUB.—The dent, treasurer, and secretary of the ^berdow Golf Club have been served with a County summons by Messrs. J. H. Jones and E. LeWiS the use and occupation of the golf ground. plaintiffs some years ago purchased some alleg rights over parts of the common on which go 1 b played and are now claiming rent from the C n The case will be tried at Machynlleth on Saturday URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. FRIDAY. This body met on Friday, when there W;1r. present: Mr. J. Maethlon James (chairman)) John Roberts, Mrs. Rowlands, Messrs. Edwards, J. D. Evans, Maurice James, -o Tom I ins, and Jones Hughes; with Mr. W- Davies (clerk), Mr. R. Barnett (assistant cler d Mr. P. H. Hughes (surveyor), Mr. John Jones and Mr. Edward WLliams (sanitary inspectors), an Dr. Grosholz (medical officer). NEW HOUSES AT PENIIILIG. Mr IHI'KTRS attended the Council and Pr°^ duced plans which he tioped to submit at the neX meeting of the Council but ho came before the#* that day in ,order to ask the Council to put 7** sewer into proper order. They intended to bun live new houses, in addition to those on the p.a but at present the sewer discharged itself rightia front of the proposed site, and it was useless them to go on with the houses whilst such a st»t of things existed. The CHAIRMAN What rent are the houses to- be? e Mr. I-IIPKISS: £25. The houses will bø. seven sleeping rooms, double fronted, and eerr- thing was ready to commence. The CLERK When will the houses be habi able? Mr. HIPK1SS In May. The CHAIRMAN: We will consider it. you ready to give a guarantee that the will be built if we proceed with the sewer ? Mr. HIPKISS: The land is bought and every thing ready. Continuing, Mr. Hipkiss said there appeared to be a great deal of prej udice e$o isting in Aberdovey as regarded the flushing- .lIe thought it was a great fallacy,' and he wished to point out that where there were steep grades there was no need of flushing, and it was oniv needed n the flats. Mr. P. H. Hughes would bear him out this opinion. It would be bad policy to spen money for flushing purposes when they had every facility for carrj-ing out the work without expense. He also wished to call the attention of the spector to the state of the house at Penhilig, >vbio** were in a bad sanitary state. Other houses in district ought to be put in repair. He was to* that people living in those houses were in the habi of throwing all their filth on the laud between road and the sea, and this caused a smell wbifb was most obnoxious. The CHAIRMAN having said that the matte1* would be considered, Mr. Hipkiss withdrew. ENCROACHMENT AT BRYNCRUG. With regard to this matter it was decided to take- proceedings against John Pugh if he did not re- move the hoarding. THE ALLOTMENT QUESTION. Mr. R. GILLART attended, and said that he a inspected the land, and also mentioned the subject to Mr. Corbett; the latter was quite prepared to let allotments, and to meet the wishes of the inhabitants in every possible way. He had also seen Mr. Wynne, of Peniarth, and he was perfectly willing to offer certain fields at certain rents, an to do all he could to meet their wishes. Mr. was about completing the purchase of a sma" place there, and the moment this was done 6' would be quite prepared to offer the fields to certain applicants. The CLERK confirmed this statement. Mr. GILLART said he hoped Mr. Corbett be down soon when the plans would be gone into- There would be no opposition to letting three fields- One applicant wanted a piece of ground in tbe middle of the building site at Towyn. Of course, he could not have that as there was no road there, unless he had the consent of the Council to g through the Recreation Ground. The CHAIRMAN said that they were pleased to hear this from Mr. Gillart, as it saved theni te: duty of taking steps to enforce the ALLOTMENT Act. They would now leave everything in. ^*r'l Gillart's hands. A LONDON JOUKHAWFiTS ON,TflJHL Jr Mr. GILLART said that lyii lifmiTO^our alists were paving a visit to Barmouth, where would be entertained by the inhabitants, and 1 would be an excellent chance to get them down to Towyn. He had written to Mr. Corbett asking fot assistance in the matter. Dr. GROSHOLZ said that it was the cheapeSt form of advertising, and suggested that a should be arranged. ad Mr. GILLART said that it had been suggest that they should have a circular drive around Taly* llyn lab. s.d The CHAIRMAN said that they would be gl to do everything they could for Towyn as they would for Aberdovey. THE PROMENADE AT TOWYN. Mr. GILLART asked if the Council intended taking over the Promenade as he believed the had expired. During the past week a pillar been broken, and the drive required cleaning. Mr. MAURICE JAMES was of opinion that the time had expired. The CLERK promised to look the affair up, and let M1. Gillart know how affairs stood. SANITARY INSPECTOR'S REPORT. The SANITARY INSPECTOR reported that ø had issued notices to several occupiers of houses 1:1 the neighbourhood, and the nuisances complained of had been abated. The houses in Penhilig without privies, and it was ordered that should be erected at once. The slaughter in the district had not been whitewashed as they should have been. Strict orders had beeB given to the occupiers to do so. The Sub-Inspector's report dealt with the usa1 visitations to the honses in the district, and In- eluded a record of several notices that had bee" served and uf orders that had been complied with* SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The SURVEYOR reported that the Warwi0* Place highway between Traetheuraidd- and tbe, recently constructed slip was flooded last week t. such an extent that people were unable to cross- The stagnation of the water was causing a lot of annoyance. The trees arid bushwood growing oB the sides of the Mathew river were preventing tbe free flow of the water. The sum of £5 had bee" promised to put this road into repair, and it could not be applied in a better way than by removing the obstruction. An application had been received from the Dysyuni Gas Company asking for 9 supply of water, and stating their intention to 1a1 down a pipe from the main to the works, and tbe Company had been informed that they would be supplied at the usual rate. Complaints were beIng made about the lighting of the town, and it re- quired the attention of the Council. Some of the, members were in favour of incandescent la.mps. The present arrangement was very bad, and they could hardly see from one lamp to another. plans of Towyn-on-Sca were approved by the cotJl- mittee, and he submitted a letter received Messrs Tapp and Jones, of London, who wrote to say that they agreed to put the thonsan ø. gallons flushing chambers to those sewers of gradient less than 1 in 300. The surface gallons were now put 150 feet apart from .0:; another, and the ventilators were wherever necessary. More would, in their OpiUIOt be superfluous and an unnecessary expense, was the usual course for the local authorities to erect the flushing tanks and ventilators when they took over the roads. NEW MEETING ROOM. The offer of a meeting room for the Council by the secretary of Aberdovey Literary Institute lvva a icepted at a stated sum. o MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. Dr. GROSHOLZ said that in spite of such a sucd cessful season, and the many visitors whoattende at Towyn and Borth there had not been one 8*0% case of infectious illness and that was highly factory. He intended to make a inspection at once, and send in a detailed report the Council. ROAD TO BEACOK HILL. s Mr. Aslett. on behalf of the Cambrian Rail^a^ Company, wished to know if the Council were pared to pay the expense of carrying out tbe widening of the railway bridge, with a view to to construction of a footbridge, giving access tbe Beacon Hill. He said they could not exl)eC*'xijef'. « Company to bear the expense after going as t had done to the expense of thousands of improving the arrangements at Towyn, and which they would not obtain an additional g0. of revenue. If the Council would agree to do he would submit the papers to his Board. # Q{ The Company also acknowledged the rece'R,uejr a letter asking for a surrender of a piece of t land at Aberdovey, for • the purpose of the highway. tbe- The Council then went into committee on water supply question.