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ABERYSTWYTH.
ABERYSTWYTH. Our representative in Aberystwyth is Mr. J. DEXLEY SPEXCER, 11 Custom House Street, to whom notice should he given of all events required to be reported in the COeXTY TIMES. A FRIEND OF THE Poor. Mrs Jacob Roberts, of Marine Terrace, has with her usual generosity given C5 worth of coal, through Mr J. Jenkin Jones, to the deserving poor of the town. jIOURX FOR THE BRAVE DF.AD.-On S.mday fit. St Michael's Church, the Yen Archdeacon Protheroe made a touching reference to the lamen- table dentil of H.R.H. Prince Henry of Battenberg, and the Dead March was played on the organ. OMISSION.—In the list of names of the caterers at the annual gathering of the Conservative Club, and which was reported in our last, we omitted to mention the name of Sirs Richard Jones, of the Castle Restaurant, whose catering gave every satisfaction. THE ARMENIANS.— On Sunday last collections were made in all the churches and chapels in the town, on behalf of those Armenians who are suffer- ing for want of food and clothing in the mountain tops of the country. THE BUSMAN'S FOLLY.—One day last week Oil the occasion of the returning home of a number of lady scholars, an accident occurred at the station which might, have been of a ser ous nature. The busman it seems, had piled the luggage on top of the bus to such an extent as to prevent its safe exit from the bus stand, and when the horses started off, the topmost boxes were caught by the edge of the roof, and down tumbled boxes, busman and ail, tho latter lyir.g underneath the load, but fortunately escaped without any serious hurt. t MARRIAGE OF MISS DAXI;:L AXD MR. T. C. THOMAS. On Thursday afternoon, the 16th inst, by license, at Sandown, Isle of Wight, Miss Katie Daniel, secord daughter of tho late Mr Owen Daniel, Towyn and Aberystwyth, was married to Mr T. Clement Thomas, of Bedlinog, Glamorganshire. The ceremony was conducted by Rev D. M. Bynner (uncle of the bride), and Rev Aaron Davies, Pont- lottyn. The bride was dressed in light grey costume and was accompanied by her eldest sister. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Alfred Thomas, M.P. Both the bride and bridesmaids carried bouquets of choice exotics (the gift of the bridegroom). Rev D. M. and Mrs Bynner enter- tained the wedding party to breakfast at the Manse, and in the evening Mr and Mrs Clement Thomas left for Yentnor, where the honeymoon will be spent. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. A meeting of the Council was held on Monday when there were present Mr. James Jones, chair- man, Messrs. E. J. Evans, Charles Davies, H. Bon- sall, W. A. Miller, J. M. Williams, D. Davies, D. Morris, John Jones, T. James, Lewis Richards, Evan Richards, R. Davies, John Jones, W. Richards, J. B. Morgan, D. Lloyd, with Mr. Hugh Hughes, clerk, and Mr. David Davies, assistant clerk. TENDERS. Teiideis were received for the repair of a road leading from Tvnyffordd to Panterwyd which in- cluded the erection of a culvert 30 feet long. The following tendered R. H. Jones L-41 17s 6d, David Owen and Benjamin Davies 129 10s, W. Meredith JE49, and Daniel Daniel £ 35 10s. On the pro- position of Mr. Miller the lowest tender was ac- cepted. THE AFFAIRS AT TALYBONT. A letter was read from Ceulaiiymaestnawr Parish Council relative to the highway leading from Taly- bont to Woodlands and the Talybont water supply. Mr. E. J. EVANS said that they passed a re- solution respecting this matter at the last meeting and unless there was something new he moved that they pass on to the next business. The CHAIRMAN It will take the best part of an hour to go through the letters. The CLERK said that the water supply must go on. Mr. EVANS Yes, that has to go on. The CLERK: I do not know where the In- spector is. Mr. EYANS The Inspector is to report upon the water supply. At a later moment a discussion arose as to the absence of the Inspector, who was said to be ill, and it was agreed to adjourn the meeting to deal with the matter. DANGEROUS BUILDINGS AT LLAN- YCHAIARN. A letter was read from Llanbadarn Parish Council relative to certain dangerous buildings in the village of Llanychaiarn. Mr. J. B. MORGAN said that he questioned whether the Council had any power in the matter. The CLERK gave his opinion as to the position of the Council, and the letter was left on the table. PHILOSOPHY FROM THE MOUNTAINS. The following letter was read amid much laugh- ter and handed to the reporters with a request that it be published :—" Gentlemen,—At the referred to meeting of the Llanychaiarn parishioners, it was unanimously begged of you not to proceed to any of the law courts to maintain the right of the public to the river side near Tany castell. The following considerations led to the above conclusion. The amount of stonea found there is not worth quarrel- ling about. The enclosure will greatly help the road from further damages by the floods. The farmers find it easier to drive their cattle to the market after the road has been fenced. The fence has also greatly improved the view of the place. If any stones be needed Mr. Y. Davies has pro- mised to the meeting to give permission to get them from under the bridge. It was also the wish of the meeting to love others as itself (roars of laughter), as the enclosure did not in any way injure the public, but rather benefited them. The parishioners saw no reason why they should quarrel about what was almost needless to them. They rather rejoiced at seeing a useless waste turned into good protection. 0 This fence will greatly protect the farm buildings and the land of Tanycastell, and why should anyone grumble when good can be done to others without injury or caus- ing a loss to anybody else ? The above was the pinion of the said meeting. After a costly law suit suppose you were to win the right of way to the river, where will be your profit? Why not i 6 y. a^bitration ? An expensive quarrel fio-hf a"luslSnihcant thing will preyent you to made a real substantial s^nd should be THE CLERK (R. R. Davies)." After a statement made by the Clerk the ™°eu4.PMCee<iCd °,h" bMiM" °f th0 meeting. PUBLIC HEALTH ACT. The motion was seconded and carried. TALYBONT WATER SUPPLY. A letter was read from a parish meeting held here urging upon the District Council to go on with the construction of a water supply for this village. 4-v. that tLey could not proceed until they had the Inspector's report upon the scheme. LLANBADARN WATER SUPPLY. A long letter was read from the Local Govern- ment Board respecting the proposed water supply for Llanbadarn village. The Board recommended that the water should be brought within 200 feet of every house, and there were many other suggested improvements which would considerably increase the cost. Mr. MILLER said that he knew some little about this matter. In the first place they held a meetino- with theofobject of discussing the advisability of bringing water within reasonable distance of the village, and they made an application for £ 120. Colonel Lund was sent down and he suggested certain improvements. Those improvements were made and the cost ran up to £ 500. A second inquiry was held, more improvements were made and the price rose to £ 400 (laughter). A third inquiry was then held, and General Crozier came down and made further suggestions, and now the cost was E500, and when they had done that, good- ness knew where it would end and they might be called upon to find £ 1,000. His impression was that they could do what was needed at much less cost. Mr. E. J. EVANS said that it would be a good thing to send a report of that speech up to the Local Government Board. Mr MILLER Well, there are the facts. The CLERK You are not certain that vou have a supply sufficient to supply the whole village. Mr. MILLER No; it was sufficient in the first scheme, but we were not going to carry water to every place. The CLERK said that the question was whether there was a sufficient supply of water for the whole village. Some gauges had been taken when the water was plentiful but that was no criterion. It was a matter for the Parish Counail to move in, and ask the District Council not to proceed until they were satisfied that there was ample water at the sources. Llanbadnrn was not like other villages. There was always I-lentv of water there and the only thing was the question of convenience. If they went to all the expense of laying down the pipes and mskiug a reservoir and afterwards found that there was not sufficient water it would be a case of throwing money away. [r. SIMON proposed that the report he sent to the Parish Council and that they report to the District Council. Mr E. J. EYANS seconded, and it was carried. This was all the business. TOWN" COUNCIL COMMITTEES. GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE. A meeting of the committee w's held on Tues- day evening when Alderman Peter Jones presided and there were also present Councillors C. M. Williams, R. J. Jones, D. C. Roberts, J. Hopkins, J. Watkins, jun., R. Peake, with lr. H. L. Evans, borough accountant. THE PROMOTION OF HOME TRAVEL. The manager of the association for the Promotion of Home and Foreign Travel wrote complaining of a letter written by the Council to the manager of the Cambrian Railways Company last year respecting the treatment accorded to Aberystwyth in their books of travel in which other towns aloug the coast were advertized t a greater extent than Aberystwyth. He explained that the other towns paid for what appeared in their books and they were ready to give Aberystwyth the same terms. The resolution passed by the committee was retd hut nothing exceptional appeared in the words used and the matter dropped. THE CHANGING OF STREET NAMES. Councillor D. C. ROBERTS complained of South Marine terrace being changed to South Marine L'aiade. He could see no reason for the change. if the Terrace was extended it would be practically one Terrace and if any difficulty arose in the Post Office it could be obviated by changing the "08., in addition most of the houses were named. He was quite prepared to alter the numbers. The CHAIRMAN suggested that they should have an expression of opinion from the residents. Councillor D. C. ROBERTS said that the report in the Cumbriun Xewn stated that there was no change. Councillor PEAKE said this was wrong as it was altered. Lit appeared correctly in our columns.] FINANCE COMMITTEE. A meeting of this committee was held on Tuesday evening when there were present Councillor R. J. Jones (chairman), Alderman PeterJones, Coun- cillors C. M. Williams, D. C. Roberts, Isaac Hopkins, John Watkins, junr., R. Peake, with Mr Charles Massey, depuoy clerk, and Mr H. L. Evans, borough accotintarit. THEY EYEN TAX THE NIGGERS. During the consideration of the bills, &c., it trans pired that there was a charge of j61 income tax upon the money received from the summer minstrel troupe. The announcement was made amid much laughter. DR. THOMAS'S APPLICATION. The CHAIRMAN said that Dr Thomas was very anxious to know definitely what the committee in- tended doing respecting the granting of his lease. The report of the Finance Committee presented to a Council meeting having reference to this lease was referred back for further consideration, and it was only fair that he should know one thing or another. Councillor HOPKINS was under the impression that the matter was settled, and asked Councillor Williams what Dr Thomas wanted. Councillor C. M. WILLIAMS said that he was not expected to give an answer. He merely said that it was only fair that it should be considered. The matter was discussed and Alderman PETER JONES proposed that they adhere to the same reservations as granted in the case of Mr Parry, and that they did not deem it advisable% that stables should be erected there. If they established a precedent one way or the other it would rule all future applications. Councillor HOPKINS seconded, and it was carried. THE FLATS. Councillor J. WATKIN suggested that the com- mittee should consider the letting of the Flats now instead of leaving the matter go on. He thought that they should consider whether they should let them for a longer time than twelve months. Alderman PETER JONES proposed that they recommend the Council to 1st the laud to the present tenant upon the same terms as last year, stipulating that there were to be no hoardings erected and that the sub-letting of the dwelling houses should be subject to the approval of the town surveyor. Councillor WATKINS seconded, and it was carried.
CAPEL BANGOR.
CAPEL BANGOR. THE COLLIERY EXPLOSION.—Two of the victims of the South Wales disaster are natives of the above place. When the sad news was made known about noon on the eventful day, there was very great alarm and consternation in the neighbour- hood as there are hundreds from the district work- ing at, Tylor's town. It was not until 9 o'clock on Tuesday that the true facts were known, and it transpired that two from Dolpandy were among the victims. John Pierce, a man of about 60 years of age, although he has been working at the collieries for the last twelve years, whose wifo and family live here, and who used to come homo every summer for a few weeks' holidays, when returning last summer expressed a wish to get something to do in the neighbourhood, so that he might spend the rest of his days in his dear old home with his family. His remains were brought home on Thurs- day and were buried on Friday at the Cemetery attached to Penllwyn Chapel. The other victim is Mr. David Williams, son of Mr. John Williams, night fireman at a the colliery, a smart tall young fellow, about 20 years of age. He also used to come and spend his holidays here every summer.
ABERDOVEY.
ABERDOVEY. POLITICAL MEETING.—A meeting of Liberals was held at the Tabernacle vestry on Tuesday night under tha presidency of County Councillor W. Jones, when a committee was appointed to make arrangements for a political meeting to be held next Monday night to be addressed by Mr T. E. Ellis, M.P. LITERARY INSTITUTE.—The tirst meeting of the new committee of the Literary Institute was held on Wednesday night, when there were present Mr E. L. Rowlands (chairman), Mr W. Jones Hughes (ex-chairman), Mr John Edwards (treasurer), Mr W. J. Eves (librarian), Mr G. Williams (secretary), Capt John Edwards, Mr J. R. Roberts (National School), Mr J. J. Morgan, and Mr Edward Williams (inspector). A number of bills were passed, and it was resolved that the Illustrated London News be taken in. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Atkins for presenting the institute with two glass cases of stuffed birds. Several articles of furniture were ordered for the room. It was resolved that steps be taken to prevent children between 12 and 16 years of aga from smoking in the smoke room. ° RECHABITES' TENT.—A meeting of the officers of the Angor Dyfi Tent, No. 2,586 was held on Thurs- day evening, Bro E. L. Rowlands, Chief Ruler, pre- siding. It was resolved that the Tent should be held at the Literary Institute on the last Tuesday in each month. A number of Welsh Tent Rituals were ordered, and it was agreed that the hymn book of the Temperance Association should be used at the meetings, Mr J. Evans, Meirion House, beino- appointed to lead the singing. The dispensation was ordered to be framed in ak and put up in the room where the Tent meetings will be held Mr Mr'ii GriH M3' W' J°neS (n;lieviR2 °ffi^r), and c'iarKe the Juvenile Tent. NATIONAL ScHooL.-This school was examined I nsni?°Uf KI'owi^"e *ev. R. Davies, Diocesan spec or for the Deanery of Estimaner on Tuesday, December 1 ah. 1 he managers have now received t()llovvmgencouraging reportGroup I.: O.T. excellent; N.r., excellent; C.C very (rood' Lll(,' foIlt)win,, e r', reportGroup 1. O.T. excellent; N.T., excellent; C.C., very good. Group II.: O.T., excellent; N.T., excellent; C C exce ent. Group III.: O.T., very good; Nt' excellent; C.C excellent. The Inspector reports Ihis school maintains its efficiency, and the resu.ts are highly satisfactory this ykr a«rain sciooiePeTH10D W°rk WaS Wdl d0ne ^hoi* tbe' school. Ihe singi.g was very sweet. I hope Group Ill- will take up Church History and Liturgy another year." Names of those who have distinguished themselves :-Group I.: David Row- land Jones, David Edward Jones, Francis Jones Lelia Lewis, Eliza Jane Rowlands. John Jones' Hannah Lloyd, Kaiie Hughes, Lizzie Davies, Annie Jones, Walter Clayton, Thomas John Richards Willie Lewis, Jenetta Jones, John Lloyd, Maude Bourne Roberts. Group II.: Robert Evans, Lizzie Morris, Fanny Watson, Margaret Ann Lewis', Sarah Williams, Bertie Jones, John Levi Eynon, Christiana Lewis, Hannah Eynon, Louisa Ann Jones, Mary Elizabeth Jones, Catherine Richards, Annie Davies Agnes Nicholas, Maggie Williams, Catherine Jones' Lizzie Jane Lloyd. Group TIT. Kate Watson, I Hugh Henry Lewis, John Clement Watson, Sarah Green, Lottie Millington, Winifred Spoonlev, S&rah Jones, Griflith William Evans, Frank Morris, Thomas Green, Annie Maud Bevington, Herbert Morris, William Grey Jones, Charles Millington, and Margaret Davies.
MACHYNLLETH.
MACHYNLLETH. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. W E D N E S I) A Y Present: Mr. John Yivs (chairman), Mr. Ellis Hughes, Cemmes (vice-chairman), Mrs. Msglona Lloyd, Machynlleth; Messrs Edward Hughes, Llanwrin; E. M. Jones, Llanbrynmaii John Owen, Towyn; David Evans (co-opted), Wm. Parry, Pennal David Lewis, Uwchygarreg; John Jones, Scuborycoed; Edward Pritchard, Issygarreg; Nm. Jones, Aberdovey John Davies, Darowen N. B. Owen, Penegoes; with Mr. David Evans (clerk), and Mr. D. Morgan (assistant clerk). MASTER'S REPORT. The MASTER reported that tho number in the House was 40, as compared with 36 during the corresponding week of last year. Vagrants relieved during the past two weeks, 51, as compared with 58 during the same period of last year. "CHRISTIE'S OLD ORGAN." The MASTER further reported that on Friday Mrs. Foulkes Jones and Miss Sarah Jones, Rock- view, gave a tea and cake, &c., to the inmates. There were also present Mrs. Foulkes Jones, Miss Nellie Jones, Mrs. Lloyd, Mrs. Jones (Cambrian Honse), Miss P. Jores, Mrs. Rowlands, Mrs. Wil- liams (Barmouth), and Miss Catherine Pugh. After tea a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the ladies, and responded to by Mrs. Foulkes Jones and several others. In the evening a magic lantern entertainment was given by Miss Nellie Jones, the subject being Christie's old organ." Mr. Richard Owen, Nowlyn, presided, and Mr. Hughes, chemist, manipulated the instrument. Rev. Thomas Griffiths delivered an address, and the meeting was closed by a vote of thanks being passed to Miss Jones and others for their kindness. Mrs. Jones, Cambrian House, presented money to the inmates, and the children with sweets, toys, &c. Mrs. Wil- liams, Post Office, sent oranges. Illustrated papers were sent by Mrs. N. B. Owen, and Mr. Sackville Phelps presented the inmates with the Daily G1"I1phic. On the proposition of Mr. EDWARD HUGHES a vote of thanks was passed to all who had taken part in the treats as well as to those who had sent papers. &c. OUT-RELIEF. During the past two weeks the following amounts have been paid in out-relief: Per Mr Wm Jones, Pennal, S37 6s 6d to 105 recipients; per Mr Daniel Howell, Darowen, zP,42 10s 6d to 150 recipi- ents per Mr John Jones, Machynlleth district, £21 13s Od to 95 recipients. THE RAILWAY FACILITIES. Mr Dennis, manager of the Cambrian Railways Company, acknowledged the receipt of a letter from the Board respecting the new train arrange- ments, and stating that it would have his consideration. TRIENNIAL ELECTION. Respecting the retirement of the Guardians every third year, the County Council of Merioneth writing in reply to the Clerk stated that they had decided that the Guardians should retire in 1898. No reply had been received from the Councils of Montgomery and Cardiganshire. LLANWRIN PARISH. Mr EDWARD HUGHES called the attention of the Guardians to the necessity of having another councillor for the parish of Llanwrin, and it was agreed that the County Council should be communi- cated with, requesting that the Board should have an opportunity of expressing their views in the matter. PENEGOES PARISH. Writing under date January 21st, Mr George D. Harrison, clerk to the Montgomery County Council, said With reference to the application made by Penegoes parish to have two District Councillors, will you be good enough to send me the names of the present councillors for the district with their mode of retirement to submit to the committee on Monday next." The CLERK said that the information asked for had been sent. THE PROPOSED ALTERATIONS AT THE HOUSE. Mr H ipkiss, architect, of Aberdovey, attended the meeting, and produced his plans of the altera- tions to be made at the House, in which were em- bodied the suggested improvements made by Mr Bircham at the last meeting. The tramps' ward was a bigger job than he anticipated, and Mr Bir- cham refused to accept his construction of th e wording of the letter, and was most emphatic in his views upon the airangements to be carried out. Mr Hipkiss explained how the new arrangement would work. Mr EDWARD HUGHES proposed that the matter be referred to the committee to report at the next meeting. Mr IIIPKISS said that it would be impossible to make the cost less for the alterations of that portion of the work outside the construction of the men's ward, and if this was carried 'out with the rest of the work the Board must be prepared to meet the whole of the amount. The CLERK said that the committee was com- posed of the Chairman, Messrs John Davies, David Lewis, H. Lester Smith, Wm- Parry, Wm. Jones, and John Rowlands. The name of Mr David Evans was added to the committee, and in the place of Mr H. Lester Smith the name of Mr E. M. Jones was substituted. The committee was to meet a fortnight to that day. SURCHARGE. Owing to the absence of a voucher the relieving officer from D?rowen district was surcharged in the sum of 10s. The voucher had now been produced, and the officer asked the Board to support his appeal for the refunding of that sum. It was asrreed to do so. ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Assessment Committee was afterwards held, presided over by Mr John Jones, Scuborycoed. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. A meeting of this Council was afterwards held, when Mr Edwaid Hughes presided, and he was supported by Mr Edward pritchard, vice-chairman, and the majority of those present at the previous meeting of Guardians. LLANWRIN BRIDGE. The CLERK read a letter from the County Surveyor, in which the latter enclosed plans, speci- fications, and sections of the above bridge to be attached to the survey already sent. The estimated cost of the bridge and road exclusive of the land, legal expenses, etc., S800. The statement was received with astonishment. The CLERK said that the price of the land was one shilling per yard. The CHAIRMAN suggested that the clerk write to Mr D. Jones, the landowner, asking him to favour the Council with lowor terms than those already offered. The County Surveyor had valued the land, and there was a great difference between the price asked and the price of the valuation. Mr ELLIS HUGHES signified his approval of the Chairman's suggestion, which wan agreed to. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The SURVEYOR reported that the inhabitants at Peuddol obtained their water for drinking pur poses chieflv from a place at the back of Wenllian cottages. There was a good flow there at almost every time of the year; but the drawback about it was that it came out from the drain between two filthy privies, and a surface drain full of slops ran under the spout. It was the plan of the Parish Council to have this water piped to an intermediate place between the two hamlets—Penddol and Wenllan The owners of the Wenllau property had refused to allow the Wenllan supply to be interfered with. To take water to Penddol from any other source would be very expensive. He recommended the Council to ask Mrs oeymour Davies, the oner of Wenllan, to improve the sur- roundings of the place where Penddol and Wenllan obtained their supply of drinking water. It Tas suggested by the CHAIRMAN that a copy of the report be sent to Mrs Seymour Davies. Mr E. M. JONES proposed that this be done and that Mrs Seymour Davies be requested to improve the surroundings of the source of the water or allow the water to be conveyed to a more suitable place. It was decided to adjourn the discussion in order to learn Mrs Davies' views upon the question. LLANBRYNMAIR DISTRICT ROADS. Mr E. M. JONES moved that the Council repair certain roads in the neighbourhood of Llanbryn- mair. Mr DAVID LEWIS said that there were roads in his parish which badly required repairing. Mr N. B. OWEN said that several letters had been received from Parish Councils respecting the ) state of the reads in their parishes. Under the circumstance lie proposed that they discuss the whole question at the next meeting. Mr JOHN JONES seconded the proposal. Mr E. JONES objected to the matter being deferred any longer. He desired to bring before the Council the necessity of repairing four roads in his parish, which did not amount to more than two miles in length. The farmers were prepared to assist in the way of cartage. One of the roads passed through the parish, and the others lead to farm houses. The following were the roads referred to: The main road passing BIyanteg and and Caemadog to Gellidywedd; from Penybwlch to Esgiallvfiran and Cwmcalch from Ty Relief to Mwyars and Tynycoed and from Pandy to Caeaugleision. He would not ask the Council that day to repiar the roads; but he would propose that the Surveyor-be requested to visit the roads and submit an estimate of the cost of lepairing them. At the same time he could ascertain the position which the farmers were willing to take. Mr DAVII) EYANS seconded the proposition. The CLERK said that the question was who was to repair the rot ds ? If the roads ended in the farms to which they led the landowners were responsible for their proper condition, but if the roacls passed through to other places the Council were the responsible parties. He understood that there was only one road in Llanbrynmaii* of the latter kind. The CHAIRMAN said that Mr Ellis Hughes had a complaint to make about the roads in his parish. Mr N. B. OWEN asked that his prooposition should be put, and this was ultimately carried, and the Council rose.
LLANBRYNMAIR.
LLANBRYNMAIR. TEA AND CONCERT.—On Friday afternoon week Mrs. Smith, BrynHys, generously gave the children attending the British School a treat to tea and cake. Over one hundred children and quite half as many adults sat down. The tables were presided over by Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Daniels, and Miss Hughes. In the evening the school children's annual concert was held, presided over by Mr. John Davies, Dolgoch. The object of these meetings is to provide funds to reward the children for regu- lar attendance. One boy Albert Peate who had not missed a single I during the year was presented with a medal, the others according to merit had presents of books. The concert was as usual managed by Mr. J. Silvan Evans, the master, assisted by Mr Edwin Evans and a few friends who take an interest in education. COUNTY COUNCIL.—The vacancy caused by Mr. Smith's resignation will be filled by Rev. D. Stanley Davies who was nominated on Monday and will be returned without opposition. LITERARY SOCIETY.—The fortnightly meeting of this society was held at the British School on Mon- day evening, presided over by Mr. J. Silvan Evans. The chief item was the reading of a paper on "Islwyn" by Mr. Vaughan Evans, Atha.
PRESENTATION TO MR. H. LESTER…
PRESENTATION TO MR. H. LESTER SMITH. On Saturcay evening a large crowd gathered in the British Schoolroom for the purpose of witness- ing the presentation to Mr and Mrs Lester Smith of a gold watch and chain, and a ring. The meeting was presided over by Mr R. Francis, Llwynacre. Mr W. A. Peate sang "Pinaci Anrhydedd," and Mr William Peate on behalf of the workmen, described Mr Smith's dealing with them, and ex- pressed great regret that he was on the point of leaving them. Mr E. M. JONES spoke of Mr Smith as a Parish, District, and County Councillor, and as a member of various other bodies. He characterised him as a leader in every work he was identified with. Mr J. SILVAN EVANS spoke of Mr Smith in his connection with the British School, and with edu- cation generally. Mr Smith was a keen educationist, and had always been of great service to him in carrying on the school, being ever ready to lend a helping hand. He had also sent, to be kept in the school until a parish libiary could be formed, a large number of volumes on agricultural and general matters, for which the parishioners bad great reason to be thankful to him and to Mrs Smith. Mr T. R. Evans, Erddig, sang some complimen- tary verses he bad composed the audience joining in the chorus. The ring was then presented to Mrs Smith by Mr S. Breeze, Tycanol, and the watch and chain were presented to Mr Smith by Mr Peter Jones of Llwyncelyn. ifir Breese and Mr Jones are the oldest tenants on the Llanbrvnmair estate. Miss Edwards, C.M., Werti British School, sang Cymru Fydd," and was encored. Complimentary verses were read by Messrs Morgan Jones, R.P., David Evans, Clawdaachoed, loan Brynmair, and Atha. Mr SMITH, in returning thanks for the presents, made an excellent speech, though he was almost overcome with grief at leaving a place he had almost come to regard as his native place, having come there when a young nran, and stayed there for 22 years. Referring to education, he said Llan- brynmair ought not to rest content until it had established a library and a night school, and he hoped many would take the advantage of the Intermediate School at Machynlleth. Miss Maggie Burton and a friend sang Y wers solfa," aud Mr S. Breeze Can Sir Watkin," for which he was loudly cheered. Mr J. Davies read some complimentary verses composed for the occasion. Mr R. E. Rowlands sang some verses of a similar nature. The usual votes of thanks having been accorded, the meeting closed with the singing of the Welsh national song, Mr Edwin Evans taking the solo. LLANLLUGAN. ACCIDENT.—A sad accident took place on the Frongoch Farm on Friday. Whilst a son of Mr Evan Watkins was carting manure on the land with the team a young horse became restive and by some means knocked him down, kicking him on the head. The doctor was summoned to attend him, buthe is not yet out of danger.
LLANFAIR.
LLANFAIR. PETTY SESSIONS. SATURDAY. Before Messrs J. C. Hilton, T. J. Hounsfield, Thos. Watkin, and John Jehu. D.C.C. Crowden was also present. THE LATE PRINCE HENRY OF BATTENBERG. Mr HILTON said he had a few words to say before they proceeded with the business of the court. He desired to refer on behalf of the Bench to the sad loss the Royal Family had sustained, and to state how deeply they sympathised with the Queen and the Princess Beatrice in their present sad bereavement. They could not but feel for the great lady who occupied the throne, and the young wife who had been so suddenly made a widow by the untimely death of His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Battenberg. illr E. Al. JONES, solicitor, said he begged to endorse the remarks made by Mr Hilton, and from what lie had read and heard it was with a feeling of the deepest regret that the whole of the country heard of the death of the late Prince. THE LATE MR. R. M. JERVIS. Mr M. WOOSN AM said since they last met in that room they had lost from amongst them one of the members of the legal profession, Mr R. M. Jervis, which he was sure they all deeply regretted. He begged to propose a vote of sympathy with the family of the deceased. Mr HILTON also spoke to the same effect on behalf of the Bench. SHEEP WORRYING. Thomas Bryan and Isaac Arnold, basket hawkers and van proprietors, Oswestry, were charged with being the owners of two dogs which were seen in Mr J. M. Jones's (Mathyrafal) field on the 31st Mr J. M. Jones's (Mathyrafal) field on the 31st October last. The defendants pleaded not guilty. Mr E. M. Jones appeared on behalf of the prosecution. Mr J. M. Jones said I live at Mathyrafal. On October 31st I had some sheep in a field between Pontrobert fingerpost and Neu bridge. They were pure-bred Shropshire, and there were 114 of them in the two fields, which were open from one to the other. I saw them about 4 p.m. cii the 31st; thev were then alright. About 7-45 the following morning I received information from one of my men, and went to the sheen to see what was the matter. I found one sheep in the brook dead, but warm, with part of both sides eaten. The same evening I found another with a dislocated hip and badly bitten by a dog. It is still living. The value of the dead one was X3, and the other 30s. I gave information to the police, and on the follow- ing Wednesday I went to Oswestry, where I saw Bryan in the Horse Market. I told him I came about some sheep that their dogs had killed, but he denied that they were his dogs. There was lying beneath the van at the time a greyhound answering the description given me. He denied knowing the other parties; they were strangers to him and only came there that morning. Cross-examined: You were in the van when I saw you. You told me you were Thomas Bryan. I told you if you did not tell me whose dogs they were you should pay for the lot. You said you would have nothing to do with it, so I walked away. William Roberts said I live 'at Penyfridd Cot- tage, and am employed breaking stone on the road between Pontrobert and Meifod. I remember Mr Jones' sheep killed in the field adjoining the road where I was at work. I saw two dogs in the field nbovt 7 o'clock in the morning; they were grey- hounds, one lighter colour than the other, i also saw two men on the top of the ditch. I know one was Bryan I cannot swear to Arnold. 1 was about half a field's breadth from the dogs. They were whistling at the dogs and were there about half- an-hour. One of the men said he had lost a puppy and he went along the Pontrobert road. I saw one dog come back, go in the field, and run the sheep. I said to the man If Mr Jones saw it there would be a row." He then went to the vans which were on the Meifod road. Cross-examined I did not see the dog kill the sheep. I went to Llanfair the following day and pointed the dog out. Richard Roberts said I live at Pontnewydd, and remember the day when Mr Jones's sheep were killed. 1 naw two vans on the road side about 7 o'clock in the morning. I had to drive some cattle to the field, passing the vans. One man stopped my cattle at the turn to the river. I afterwards saw the two men on the ditch whistling the dogs. I knew one of them, Bryan, but I did not know the other. There were two dogs besides the little one by the fingerpost; they were greyhounds, and they came out of Mathyrafal field. I saw Arnold open- ing the mouth of one of the dogs, and threaten him with a stone. Bryan was sawing timber out- side the van. Arnold went round the finger post; I said to him that he had good dogs, and he replied that he had. On the following Wednesday I went to Os-,vest,-y, and saw Arnold, and said lie was the man who was whistling on the ditch. The Bench convicted, and fined the defendants in the value of the sheep C3 with zEl 10s costs, or £ 2 5s each. Arnold was allowed a week to pay. SCHOOL BOARD CASES. Richard Bailey, Tvnewydd, was charged by J. P. Harries, attendance officer, with neglecting to send his child to school.-Fitied 5s. ASSAULT. Mary Jones, Tygvvyn, charged her husband David Jones with assaulting her on the 2nd inst. and also with threatening her on the 24th inst.—Fined 20s including costs, and bound over in the sum of £5 to keep the peace for twelve months. DEYTHEUK. GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—In the College of Preceptors examination nine boys were entered in December last, and all passed as :-Sc(:ond class, second division, H. II. Higgins; second class, third division, F. J. Robinson third class, first division, A. White and E. J. Hughes; third class, second division, S. S. Davies, J. D. Evans, S. H. Higgins, and T. O. Robinson, third class, third division, J. Swales. These make a total of fifteen certificates gained within the last fifteen months. Besides these successes two clerkships, one in the bank and one on the railway have been gained by C. S. Jones and O. Jones respectively.
LLANSANTFFRAID.
LLANSANTFFRAID. FORTHCOMING EISTEDDFOD.-A.t the Eisteddfod to be held in the Village Hall in March next, in aid of the Welsh Wesleyan chapel, Mr. J. Lomax (Bod- fach), Mr. T. K. Perrott, Mrs. Perrott, Miss Lomax, Mr. R. O. Perrott, Dr. Lewis, Mrs. and Miss Lewis, Mrs. Dugdale, Miss M. Hayhurst, Miss Pryce (Pentreheylin), Miss Evans (Bodgwilym), and Mr. Kempster will adjudicate in some of the competitions.
OSWESTRY.
OSWESTRY. CONSERVATIVE CLUB.—SMOKING CONCERT.—On Monday evening one of a series of these pleasant gatherings was held at the Club under the presi- dency of the Hon. Geo. Ormsby-Gore who was sup- ported by Mr G. W. F. Robbins, District Secretary of the Primrose League, and Councillor Thomas Edwards (The Llys), J. Bolton, G. Tyley, &c. Mr Gore, who on rising to open the proceedings was received with loud cheering, said if he felt keen on any subject it was politics, and therefore be would Say a word or two to them on that subject. He supposed no year during this century had opened with a more wariike aspect than 1896. Thanks to the Conservative party Lord Salisbury assisted by Mr Chamberlain—(cheers)—seemed to be steering us clearly through the troubled waters. If Lord Rosebery had been at the head of affairs he did not know what would have happened. Pro- ceeding he said he could not but mention the sad death of Prince Henry of Battenberg who al- though he did not fall by the enemy's bullets, yet succumbed to the fatal fever in the service of his country. He was sure they all felt most deeply with our Queen and the Princess Beatrice in their bereavement. Referring to the General Election last summer he said the result must have given great satisfaction to them all. Clubs of this kind and Primrose Leagues helped considerably to attain the object they had in view. It made people take an interest in politics which otherwise they would not do. He would conclude by wishing hearty success to the club (cheers). After a pianoforte solo by Mr A. Bayley, who kindly acted as accom- panist, Mr Geo Aldritt gave Nancy Lee in fine style, this being followed by Mr Merridew's singing Dada's Baby Boy which he gave in his usual well-known style and was loudly encored, Mr Joe Groves then gave one of his well-known recitations, the one selected this time being The Midnight Charge which he gave with good effect. Then came a harp sol<5 by Mr Reuben Roberts, a song Empress of the Sea" by Mr Balmforth, Mr J. Molyneux next gjy:.g the audience a taste of his style with the Irish comic song Arrah nor Pogue," which was well sung and redemanded. A banjo solo was then given by Mr B. Turner, after which Mr Merridew convulsed his hearers with My lot took the cake" (encored). The remaining items were another recitation oy Mr j. proves, a soug- An Englishman by Mr G. Aldritt, song" An. chored" by Mr J. T. Shea (encored), a nicely played harp solo by Mr Reuben Roberts, another comic by Mr Molyneux Under the circumstances capitally sung, and a song with banjo accompani- ment entitled I want one like Pa had -vestei-(Iav, sung with plenty of "go" by Mr Turner, who for an encore gave Golden Hair." Councillor Ed- wards said be had much pleasure in proposin g a vote of thanks to their Chairman. The House"of Harlech had always identified itself with Oswestry and anything Lord Harlech,their worthy chairman's father, could do for the good of the cause he would do. They were all very pleased to see Mr Gore there that night. This was seconded by Mr David Vaughan, Morda Road, and carried with cheers Mr Gore briefly responded and said he was very much pleased to find the club in such a flourishing condition which he hoped would continue. Great praise is due to the sub-committee, appointed for the purpose, Messrs Geo Aldritt, A. "Z;ugli and Ralph Evans for the great pains taken by them to ensure the success of the concert. ensure the success of the concert. INCORPORATION. MONDAY. Present Mr. E. Jones (in the chair,) Revs. T. M. Bulkeley-Owen, D. Davies, E. W. 0. Bridgemau, Messrs. T. Whitfield, J. H. N. Walford E. Fox:- Davies, J. Richards, E. Goff, J. Sands, A.' Peate, S. Parrv-Jones, and W. E. Frith, with Messrs. J. C. Bull, clerk, and C. B. Bull, assistant clerk. THE TRAMP QUESTION ONCE MORE. The CLERK read a communication from Mr. C. H. Fox and Rev. C. G. Anderson, the proposer and seconder respectively, of an amendment moved at the recent Exeter Conference in favour of a peti- tion to the Local Government Board to issue an order arranging that in addition to the present dietary, a sufficient rctioii for mid-day consump- tion should be given all casuals on leaving the House, the cost (where this was not already the case) being covered by a sHlall increase in the task of work, and that no casual should be detained after he had thus paid in labour for his food and lodging. The MASTER, in reply to the chairman, said that there was nothing in the communicaiioa which was applicable to that House. Every morn- ing the food of the tramps consisted of a lib. of oatmeal to a gallon of water, four pints of milk, and 6 ozs. of bread. The tramps stayed at the House for the whole of the day, and the next morning they had their breakfast. Alr."T. WHITFIELD asked if the Master had any idea of the proportion of tramps who came to the House. Which predominated professional tramps or bona fide men ? Rev. T. M. BULKELEY-OWEN thought that half of the tramps who came there were bona-fide men. Mr WHITFIELD considered that it was their duty as far as possible to get all professional tramps to pass by that House. The MASTER said that for the past few months the tramps applying there had been well dressed, and were on their way to Liverpool or Manchester. Mr WALFORD said hat during the last month Ik' C1' or two he had taken every opportunity of talking to tramps to see if he could get anything out of them as to their opinion of the system of detention at the House, and he had come to the conclusion that to keep them for one whole day and havingan extra task was deterrent. THE LATE MR. WILLIAMS. The CLERK read a letter from Mrs WILLIAMS, the Fron, Trefonen, acknowledging with sincere I thanks the receipt of the resolution of sympathy- passed at the last meeting of the Board with her and her family in their recent bereavement. THE CARE OF THE INFANTS. Mr A. PEATE proposed that the Board adver- tise for a middle-aged person to take care of the infants. On going through the House he had found that the care of the infants was the weak spot in the management of the House. Mr J. RICHARDS seconded the motion, -\vhich was carried. GENEROSITY. The MASTER reported that a number of news- papers had been received from Mrs Hamer Lewis. STATISTICS. In-door poor, first week 166 as against 190; out- door, 323 as against 322; vagi ants relieved, 110; relief administered, £ 22 19s 2d as against £ 19 3s 1d. Number in the House, second week, 177 as against 189; out-door poor, 328 as against 313; yagrants, 148. Relief administered, £ 20 Is 8d as against X20 6s 8d. RURAL DISTRICT CO NCIrJ. -11 0 N D A Y. Mr. E. Jones in the chair. -THE OLD HOLYHEAD ROAD. The Committee appointed to inspect the portion of the above road, leading from the old toll-gate I "a to the turn, reported that twenty loads of ashes would be required. The report was adopted. REPAIRS NEEDED AT RUYTON. Sir. \v ALFORD applied that part of the footpath leading1 to the Schools, Rnyton, might be curbed- leading1 to the Schools, Rnyton, might be curbed. Some years ago, when the roads were in the hands of tho Highway Board part of this footpath was repaired, but not this particular part. The foot- path had become worse and worse. With some assistance tho cost would not exceed S6. The SURVEYOR, however, stated that if the owners did the carting and the Council paid for the stone, the cost would be £40. Mr WALFORD replied that in that case he would withdraw his application respecting the curbing, but desired the foqtpath to be repaired. It was decided that the work should be done. A DANGEROUS ROAD AT SWEENEY MOUNTAIN. The SURVEYOR reported that he had been over the rond from Pwllychwrw to Sweenev Mountain (respecting which, Mr Cound addressed a letter to the last meeting of the Council), and found that the road between the .main road and Mr Cound's house was washed away a little in the middle, through the water coming- down from Sweeney mountain. He could not "do anything unless the rock was blown up. DRAIN REQUIRED AT REDNALL The CHAIRMAN said that in regard to the application of Mr Mostyn Owen to the Council to take action so as to prevent water running over the road adjoining some property of his at Reduall) the committee appointed to look into the matter had met and found that what was required waS that a small drain should be put across the road so as to take the water off the lowest part of the road and let it run to the side of the garden of the cottage under the railway. It would improve the road at little cost.—Adopted. AN OLD ACCOUNT. The CLERK read a letter from the Shropshire Union Railway and Canal Company, respecting all old account against the Council of C6 Os 2d. Their representative and the Council's Surveyor had gone into the matter very fully, but had been unable to arrive at a settlement. The committee were however prepared to divide the amount. It was agreed to accept the Company's offer. i LOVE LANE. The CLERK said that in respect of JMr Bather S application in connection with the above l»ne' £ £ Surveyor *as going o« witK tfee work be completed in a short tiino." *»•- CJ^SS A letter was read from SIr/JBather on the matter. OLD HOLYHEAD ROAD AGAIN. The CLERK read a communication from the Whittington Parish Council, calling attention to the footpath on the old Holyhead Road, which was rendered impassable by the cartage of bricks. This damage had been done whilst men were actin under the instructions of Air. T. HlJrdsman. Mr. WALFORD thought that if this irls a foot- path repaired by the Council, those who "drov upon it were responsible for damage done. 3 A Committee was appointed to inspect the foot- path« A FOOTPATH FLOODED. Mr. W. E. FRITH drew attention to the footpath leading from Chirk Bank to Rhoswiel, which was flooded with water. They had asked the landlord to allow them to take action in respect of the footpath, but they had all refused to do anything. He (Mr. .vn r °, 0 the Council to take action, as isug i that they were empowered to do so under trie Act. Mr. WALFORD did not know if the Council bold anything to do with it. The matter was adjourned until the next meet- mg, to enable the Clerk to look up the point. SANITARY INSPECTOR'S REPORT. Sir. G. C. SSIITB, Sanitary Inspector, reported that there had not been anv more cases of infections diseases. Lord Trevor's agent had had the nuiSf ances removed. He reported that the number of e um canal boats inspected duriog 1895 was 116, the con- dition being generally satisfactory.
ELLESMERE.
ELLESMERE. SHROPSHIRE PROVIDENT SOCIETY.-Er.I,ES)IESJ; BRANCH.—TL:e annual meeting was held on Mon- dav at the residence of the steward, Sir. C. Davies- Rev. W. C. E. Kynaston. Hardwick Hall, presided, and amongst those present were Rev. H. SI. Clif- ford, Miss Louisa Jebb (the Lyth), Messrs T. WiJ" liams, W. Tims, and J. Griffiths. The Steward* report was most favourable, and showed that £46 183 8d had been paid for sick pay and old age pent sions, 924 19s 9d as bonuses, and after payment 0 all expenses stated that £ 90 had been sent to tb* Central Office, there remaining a balance in han0 of £ 13 19s llid. The following committee vfj*3 elected for 1896 as honorary members :—Revs **■ C. E. Kynaston, H. Moody, H. M. Clifford, T. "J- Rider, Sliss Louisa Jebb, Messrs C. Sloore, R* Tower, Mr. K. Lewis, and N. Roberts. The follovv- ing members were also elected :-Messrs R- Grosvenor, J. P. Stant, E. O. Jones, R. Walker, Preston, Alfred Evans, W. Tims, C. Hill, T. NVil. Hams, J. Peel. T. Hanmer, T. Griffiths; surgeonSr Drs. Roe and Glasson; steward, Sir C. tailor and draper.— Sliss Jebb proposed a v°te.°. sympathy with the family of the late Vicar, vr^llCj was seconded by Mr W. Tims.—The Stewar said that the late Vicar had been an honorstf member for over 40 years, and had rendered ever. assistance in the management of the Club.-—1 Steward was requested to write to several gendei men asking them to become honorary members 0 the Club, as the Society had recently lost Slessrs T. Jebb, T. J. Rider, S. K. Slain'waring, and ReV Peake. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. TUESDAY. Present: Air Brown low R C Tower (in the Revs II Moodv, S T Wilson Barker, Slessrs J Owen, T Emberton, C Cooke, W E Trevor War"' J Woodville, J Griffiths, C Emberton, S J Lev? J, J Jeffries, J A Slossford, G Wardle, C Price, Jones, F R Gregory, J Davies, and J Darlingto > with Air R E Lloyd, clerk. THE LATE REV. J. PEAKE. The CHAIRMAN said that before proceeoin? the ordinary business of the Board he would I1 .lO0 refer to the sad event which had happened sj1 they last met there. Rev. J. Peake, vicar of mere and chaplain of that Board, died or> Satuf after very long service in that parish-SO-e re- years,—where he was very much loved an" spected by the whole of the residents. He chairman) felt sure that the Board would h express their sympathy with Sirs Peake and family in their sorrow, and to record ed minutes their appreciation of the services ren .^g to the Board by their late Chaplain. Thm that the Board would like to pass a resolutio Tbe- w that effect, he had written out the following 11 members of the Board of Guardians of the mere Union desire to express their sincere with Mrs Peake and the family in the affi1 which has fallen upon them, and to record 011 t a