The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser

ABERYSTWYTH. ()i-ir representative in Abervstv.vth is Mr. J. DE.\LEY SPENCER. 32. High Street, to WHOM notice should be given of all events required to reported-in the COCNTY TIMES. OBITUARY.— WE regret having to announce the death of Mr David Lloyd, school attendance officer, who died on July 18, at the advanced age of 79. A SCHOONER AGROUND. The schooner Kheidol Yale" of this town has gone aground near Cher- bourg in France, but no serious damage has been done. RES11.VIX<; FROM Tliz-: David .Morgan, who has been in the Cardiganshire Police Force for over forty-three has resigned his post. EXCURSIONS. On Thursday a large excursion from Llangollen arrived in the town, and on Friday the Calvinistic Methodists of Newtown run their annual trip to the town. FORTHCOMING SpoRi's.lu ten(] iii, competitors in the forthcoming sports to be held on August 4th should note that entries close on July 27th. Par- ticulars can be obtained from Messrs It. E. Wheat- ley and D. C. Edwards, Portland House, Aber- ystwyth. PUBLIC LIBRARY/The want of new bonks at, the Library is badly felt, and the few that have been placed there have been eagerly snapped up. At the present time a large number of books are taken out by visitors, and the necessity offaii addition being made to the list of books is felt all the more. During the week ending July 22nd, 473 books were issued from the Library. ()>WKSTRY CHURCH LADS' BRIGADE. The mem- bers of this brigade are in camp at Claracli. under the command of Captain W. H. Sabine. The spot chosen fcr the camp is very pretty, and the youngsters thoroughly enjoyed their visit to the Coast. On the Sunday morning the Brigade, which numbered about 70, paraded for Church service at St Michael's Church, when the preacher was the Ven Archdeacon Protheroe. POLICE COURT.—At the Police Court on Satur- day before Messrs John Morgan and John Lewis, Henry Collins, Maidstone, a tramping hawker, was I charged by P.C. Owen with hawking without a license and was fined 2s 6d and costs, in default seven days. The defendant went to prison. Bernard Stokes, a blind man, was charged with begging and was bound over to come up for judg- ment when called upon. The wife of the defendant" was also summoned for being drunk, and she was fined 2s 6(1. THE PROMENADE.—The Pier Band, under the conductorship of Mr Roe, plays alternately morning and evening on the Promenade and attracts a large crowd. The flower beds are looking exceedingly well and serve to brighten up the scene. Seats have been placed on the side nearest to the sea, and whilst sitting down and enjoying the evening breeze, you arc brought sufficiently near to feel the salt of the sea blown on your cheeks. Aberystwyth always has the sea at her door and is more favour- ably situated than other towns iu this respect. LOST AT SEA.—On Sunday last information was received in the town from the British Consul at Nagasaki, Japan, of the loss at sea. of John Morgan, Trevilia Cottage, Trinity Road, a young man in the prime of life. Morgan, who was 23 years of age, was an able seaman on board the barque Dunfion of Glasgow, and was on a voyage from Philadelphia, United States, to Nagasaki, Japan. Whilst running along the the cost of Japan, Morgan, clad in his oil skins, had occasion to go on to the bowsprit for the purpose of attending to the sail, and as he was pro- ceeding, missed his footing and fell into the sea. He was seen floating face upwards about ten yards from the ship, and a rope was thrown to him. He made no attempt to reach it and the impression amongst the sailors was that he had been fatally injured by his fal!. A boat was lowered and cruised about for an hour, but it returned to the ship without finding the body. The deceased's parents were staying in this town when the news came, and much sympathy is felt with them, and with Mrs Lewis, grandmother, and family, of Trinity Road, amongst whom the deceased had spent the greater part of his life. The deceased was much liked by a large circle of acquaintances, who will have to mourn the loss of another Aberystwyth victim to the remorseless waves. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—MONDAY. Mr. E. J. Evans presided over this meeting held at the Workhouse, and there were also present: Messrs. B. E. Morgan, Hugh Hughes, Thomas Jones, J. M. Williams, W. A. Miller, James Jones, Richard Edwards, John Jenkins, T. E. $almon, David Lloyd, Captain James, J. B. Morgan, Griffith I Morgan, John Jones, Lewis Richards, Evan Richards, David Morgan, Thomas Powell, David Davies, Daniel Morris, Evan Lewis, Richard. Rowland, Thomas James, Evan Simon, with Mr. Hugh Hughes (clerk) and Mr. David Davies (assistant clerk). OCT-RELIEF. The following amounts have been paid in out- relief during the past two weeks Per Mr. John Jones, to 144receipts, £39 3s.; per Mr. J. J. Hughes, to 200 receipts, X52 16s.; per Mr. J. Morgan, to 141 receipts, z645 19s. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES AND THE FRANCHISE. A letter was read from the Leicester Union, en- closing the following resolution which they asked the Board to adopt: —" That this Board is of opinion that it is wrong in principle and opposed to the spirit of the times to deprive members ef regis- tered friendly societies of the Franchise, wh o, owing to illness have been compelled to obtain out- relief."—Mr. Salmon gave notice that he would move it at the next meeting. TEE EXAMINATION OF LUNATICS. The question of paying the bills of Drs. Bonsall and Hughes, who had both examined the same female lunatic came up for consideration. A certi- ficate from the magistrate (Mr. David Howell) was now presented with Dr. Bonsall's bill.—Mr. Hugh Hughes said that as far as he could see the matter was now settled, as Dr. Bonsall had pro- duced the necessary certificate, and they would have to pay Dr. Bonsall and Dr. Hughes.—The Chairman Then we must pay two medical officers for examining the same person.— Mr. Hughes Yes, because she went down upon Dr. Hughes's order.— Mr. John Jenkins would like to have the Clerk's opinion upon the question.—Mr. B. E. Morgan So should I.—Mr. David Lloyd I should like to know whether that order of Mr. David Howell's was given after the examination or before ?-The Chairman It was given on Juue 13.—Mr. B. E. Morgan That did not come here last Board.—Mr. John Jenkins said that the case was adjourned to have the attendance of the doctors, and they ought to be ^ER?\ Chairman Dr. Bonsall is there.— Mr. enkins insisted that they should have the doctors present. The Clerk I have written to both of em. Jlr. B. E. Morgan Was this woman a P uper at the time ? I maintain she was not, HRR>N«VF» •6 WAS ^OUN(I AT large by the police and matt? LNIT° AL>erystwyth. I should like this has TO EXPLAIPOD because it is not poor-rate that has to pay it but the county tax -The Clerk explained that if the magistrate certified that the spective —TH«PRNP^R' EVERYTHIN^ would be retro- which Dr Hughes wonlT THAT THE TR&IU WITH Davies attended the RN WAS DOT DNC-—P-S- Lloyd instructed .SAI(ITHAT MR DAVID little later Dr HU^L DR BONSALL.—A stated that he examined the I B°ard &nd of the relieving officer AN<?\, 'AN UPON THE ORDER Dr Bonsall had PREVIOUS^ W&S ?0T AWARE THAFC Bonsall said that he attend ^?A™LNECL her.—Dr woman upon a verbal order FROM \f° ^XAMME THE If his claim wag c.t«bl°shed B™ WAI' D,R'1 HT7EU' go it if it was a matter of econn™ K° E" said that Dr Bonsall's claim was Y I C]erk best that the Board should come to WAS standing upon the matter.-Sr B ^ME,?NDER- thought that the doctors should share RU # SA° This Dr Bonsall would not do upon anv ^|8' cion. MR DavM Davios PROPO^S" ST Morgan seconded that they pay both of them This was carried. THE BOARDING OUT OF CHILDREN. Mr Miller asked what had been done respecting the boarding out of the ebildren.The Clerk said that he called a meeting of the ladies, but only four attended. This was held about the time of the visit of the Prince of Wales. He explained to the ladies who were present, all the requirements of the Local Government Board with reference to the boarding out of children. It was arranged by the ladies to make enquiries as to homes and foster parents, they being unwilling to undertake the responsibility of forming themselves into a com- mittee until they were satisfied on this point. -The Chairman: They did not express an opinion.—The Clerk: They found a difficulty in finding homes and foster parents. The Chairman You explained to them fully their responsibilities ?--The Clerk Yes I read all the orders and the long letter of the Local Government Board, and they decided to post- pone the appointment of a committee until they were satisfied that they had found suitable places. -Mr Miller said he was in favour of advertising for homes for the children so that they might assist the ladies.—The Chairman How many children are there in the House ?-The Master Five.—The Chairman said that it was hardly worth the expense of advertising. Very likely places could be found in the town for two or three children.—Mr Miller said t1: at his reason for bringing the matter forward was because three or four months had elapsed since he first brought the question forward. MR 1J. E. Morgan was in favour of this course.—MR lid. Edwards said THAT they outrht to let the ladies know that they were prepaied to assist thein.-Al. said that the Clerk should write and call another meeting of the ladies. He did not think that there would I)e any difficulty at all in finding proper homes. One respectable farmer told him that he was ready to take two boys.—Mr Miller said that only strengthened his case.The Clerk suggested that they should have another meeting of the ladies, and they could report as to the progress made, and then if it was found necessary advertisements could be inserted.—Mr Miller said that he would accept this suggestion.-i\Ir Jenkins asked if the ladies were a, responsible for everything when they took the children under their care.—The Clerk said that the relieving officer and medical officer must visit the children every quarter, and each house must be visited by a different member of the ladies com- mittee every six weeks.—The course suggested by the Clerk was agreed to. THE MASTER'S REPORT. The Master reported f at there were at present in the House 35, as compared with 43 during the same period of last year. Thirty-seven vagrants had been relieved during the past two weeks, as compared with 64 during the same period of last year. TOWN COUNCIL.—TUESDAY. In the absence of the Mayor, Alderman Peter Jones presided over a meeting of the Council held in the Town Hall. There were also present Coun- cillor Dr. Harries (ex-Mayor). Aldermen W. It. Palmer and T. Doughton, Councillors John Jenkins, W. Thomas, R. Doughton, J. Watkin, C. M. Wil- liams, D. C. Roberts, J. Hopkins, and R. J. Jones, with Mr A. J. Hughes (town clerk), Mr Charles Massev (assistcnt clerk), Dr. Thomas (medical officer), Mr. H. L. Evans (borough accountant), and Mr. Hees Jones (borough surveyor). THE ROYAL VISIT. A letter was read from Mr Ivor James, registrar of the Welsh University, stating that the Standing Executive of the University desired to offer its grateful thanks to the town for the welcome afforded to the University guests. STRAY DOGS. A letter from a Mr. James respecting the number of stray dogs in the town was, on the mction of Councillor Watkin, ordered to be handed over to the supervisor of inland revenue, and a copy to be sent to the chief constable. THE PROPOSED ROYAL XAYAL RESERVE STATION. The Town Clerk read a letter from Mr. Vangban Davies, M.P., in which he stated what steps he was taking to bring the matter before the notice of.tbe Admiralty, and mentioned that. one of the chief objections was the expense that a station entailed, it being found cheaper to send the men to Liverpool or Carnarvon. The fact that the Town Council were prepared to assist the Government in the granting of land had been brought to their notice, and the matter was now before the Admiralty. MUSIC FOR THE PARADE. A letter was read from a band of Italian harpists asking for permission to be allowed to play on the Promenade.—Councillor Watkin pointed out that at certain periods of the day there was no band on the Promenade, and he suggested that they should consider the question of hiring a baud for the rest of the season.—The Chairman said that could not be done that year, but might be considered for next season. They had entered upon an agreement which they ought to carry out.—It was agreed to refer the application to the General Purposes Com- mittee, who would consult with Mr. Collins upon the matter. BABY FARMING. The Town Clerk read a long letter from the Home Office drawing the Council's attention to the recent numerous murders in connection with baby farming, and stating that they thought it would be necessary to take further steps in order to prevent similar occurrences in the future.—It was agreed upon the suggestion of the Town Clerk to send the letter to the Chief Constable and ask him if the Council could in any way asstst him in the matter. CENSURING A MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL. Councillor D. C. Roberts rose to move the reo solution of which he had given notice, and which was as follows:—" That the disclosures at the recent trial are such as to make it necessary for the Town Council to manifest their disapproval of the action of Dr Harries in receiving 1375 in re- ference to the electric lighting of the town, and the Town Council do hereby express their disapproval thereof." He felt exceedingly sorry to be obliged to move a resolution of that kind, but he felt that it was a4 absolute necessity that the Town Council should take notice of that matter. Of course it might be asked why should he undertake to place it upon the agenda. He felt now as one of the senior members of the Council, and he felt that it was a matter certainly which ought to be taken up by one of them, and he therefore placed the notice upon the agenda in order that the matter should be considered upon the first opportunity after the trial had been held. No doubt they had heard and seen the reports of that trial and there was in that resolution nothing beyond what was stated by Dr. Harries that he received the sum of X375 in con- nection with the electric lighting of the town. He might say for himself, and he believed that he could say it for every member of the Council, that that fact came upon them as a surprise; he did not beliave that one member of the Council had any conception that Dr. Harries was in any degree in- terested in the matter. They all remembered the long discussions they had upon the question of the electric lighting of the town, both in the Council and the Public Lights Committee. Dr. Harries attended the meetings of the Council and the com- mittees and took a deep interest in the matter. He put it to them whether, if they had understood that Dr. Harries was interested in any degree in the matter, they would not have taken a very different view of the matter. He did not think that they would have considered the matter in the way they had done if they understood that one of their number was deeply interested in it. As to the moral aspect of the question he thought that it was an important matter, but it was also one of which the ratepayers of that town bad reason to complain and in which they feel they have not been properly treated. It seemed to him they had not got-owing to this fact-the best terms they could have got in connection with the electric lighting. They obtained the Board of Trade concessions for the electric lighting of the town; it was difficult for them to know the proper value of that concession, and it was ultimately agreed to grant them the terms of the actual amount that the town had incurred in the expenses which was X280. They were perfectly satisfied with the arrangement, but they found after some time that that was not the value of the concession, because C375 had been paid to Dr. Harries and X375 to Mr. Day, in London, so that this concession was worth £ 1,000. Now if they had known this fact, if Dr. Harries had stated to them, as he main- tained that he should most certainly have done, that the sum of L375 had been given to him, they could not have granted that concession for the sum they had done, and they ought to have received a sum of X600 more from Messrs. Bourne and Grant, which would have been of great assistance to them for the payment of the lamps in connection with the scheme. He was anxious that the Council should, at the first opportunity, entirely dis- associate itself from the action of Dr. Harries. The ratepayers were expecting them to do so; ex- pecting them to say that not one of them had any conception of that matter. Any blame was attached entirely to Dr. Harries. The county was expecting them to speak out and the least they could do was to pass that resolution thoroughly disapproving of the act of Dr. Harries in con- nection with the matter. The matter was in his hands, and they should have done—and they could —dis-associate themselves entirely from the matter. Therefore he had simply referred to the point upon which the Council was interested, and would not _.L- .r"I «xuer into anything else; as a council they had nothing to do with anything but what was connec- ted with this matter of the electric lighting of the town, and it Was in order that the town and county should know that they, as a Town Council, entirely dis-approved of the action of Dr. Harries in receiv- ing the money. He did not wish to say anything more. The facts were clear and had been stated by Dr. Harries in the trial and he would simply move the resolution which he had read out at the commence men t.-Councillor ri. Doughton said that he would second it, and if he bad not seconded it he would have supported it, and he must say that he could not see that any other course was open to them, especially when they read the scathing remarks of Judge Romer, one of the highest authori- ties III the land, and they could not 11 put aside a resolution of that kind. He was sorry that Dr. Harries should have-what he considered-de- w. De., ^lmself to accept that sum of money, i came to the Council they all signed declarations stating that they would study the best interests of the town; but he could not see how it was studying the best interests of the town to take £ 375 or indeed to take a farthing. pnt this expense upon these people meant that they would have to pay more for lamps and light and in this sense the town suffered. Dr Harries as a man like themselves ought to study the best interests of the town, and here he was going to knock the town in the head (laughter). He put the thing in this light They voted for Bourne and Grant to have this concess:ol1, and if Dr Harries as a man would have said well now, I have got this money from Messrs Bourno and Grant we will sl-itre (laughter) Councillor Jones Would you accept a stiire "-Cuuncillor Do"ghton 1 have got my speech ready. I don't want your advice (laughter). Should he have offered this we should have scorned taking a single penny of the money (hear, hear). Suppose we took a farthing of it the town would want to banish us to some foreign place Councillor Hopkins I believe there are some who would take a share.—The Chairman AWow l\[r"Donghton to j. have an opportunity.—Councillor Doughton You will have all opportunity 3 saying a word. The Government would consider them the worst town- cillors throughout the Kingdom, to go into the Council and trade upon this revenue. I say myself I would not have done so. If I received a farthing I should vacate my seat upon the Council at once. I should consider myself as degrading the Council, and forfeiting the confidence of my fellow towns- men (hear, hear). If we should have disgraced ourselves, if we should have been open to strong reprobation, how is Dr Harries less so bow can he clear himself, how is he clear ? We cannot under the circumstances do less than show our disapproval of such actions as these on the part of Dr Harries. I think wo are justified iu bringing this forward. Now I think really that Dr Harries ought to resign his seat. He has received this money in the past what security have we got for the future if be has an opportunity. He would do the same thing. I am quite surprised at Dr Harries going on in this way (laughter). If he can do these things now there is no knowing what he can do (laughter). The speaker was wandering off iiuo something about Fenians when the Chairman said that he would certainly suggest that they should keep to the subject matter.—Councillor Doughton said that •he would do so. lie wished to refer to the grasping way Dr Harries had gone about it. He did not wait for the company to be matured to pay a dividend, but he must go and take a case against two widows Alderman Doughton I must rise to a point of order, Mr Doughton is exceeding the limits.—Tlie Chairman again suggested that they should concentrate their remarks upon the resolu- tion which referred to certain proceedings. Coun- cillor Doughton was understood to say that the height of the offence called for severe censure.—Dr Harries said that there was only one thing to which he need draw attention, and those were the few remarks made by Councillor Roberts. They knew very well the/action he took in connection with the electric lighting from the first, and they worked amicably upon the Public Works Committee. They had several gentlemen down to discuss the matter, and for his own part he was always against having anything to do with the electric lighting of the town because it necessitated the presence of experts. On July 15th, 1893, the Public Lighting Committee decided to advertise the provisional order for sale. Ou August 1st this was confirmed, and the advertisement appeared in the electric journals. On September 5th all applications were in and there was only one which was there that day from Messrs Bourne and Grant, stating that they were prepared to take up the wo'k of lighting Aberystwyth with electricity for a sum not to exceed -^OO. The Council decided to let them have it at an expense which merely covered the outlay- ing expenses. It July 15th, 1893, to go back to the advertising—they decided to throw the thing open to the whole world, and it was given to Mr Grant. His first acquaintance with Mr Grant was on the 27th of August, 1893. Now it had been stated and stated publicly in the papers that he received X375 for obtaining the electric lighting scheme for Messrs Bourne and Grant. Now he asked them was that that time ? When the thing was advertised and advertised to the whole world, he was not acquain- ted with Messrs Bourne and Grant and did not make the latter's acquaintance until August 27, and the original letter he had and could produce it if necessary. There was nothing said at the trial about the money being paid to him for getting the scheme but they were after insinuations the publication of which they would hear more about. They might say what about Mr Day ? There was no doubt that Mr Day traded upon his (the speaker's) brains. Mr Grant came to him and asked him if he was doing what he was doing for the benefit of the town and getting nothing for his trouble. He told Mr Grant how the matter'stood and Mr Grant said that he would see Mr Day. This Mr Grant did and afterwards informed him that Mr Day would give him X375. What had that to do with Messrs Bourne and Grant ? No man could say that he ever reo-jived a single sixpence in the way suggested, and if they believed he bad done so they ware quite welcome to take action. Mr Roberts could take action himself if he choose. Dr Harries then referred to the pier shares and asked if they expected him to do that for nothing. Then they came to Constitution Hill. He held that land under a lease from Mr Roderick Richards for a period of 99 years -Councillor Thomas Mr Chairman -Councillor Hopkins Order, order.—Councillor Thomas said be merely rose to point out that Dr Harries was referring to other matters whilst others had been prevented going on. —The Chairman thought it was only fair that Dr I y Harries should be allowed to refer to these matters. —Dr Harries said he was holding this lease for 99 years and had further accepted the responsibility of seeing that building worth £ 2,000 was erected upon the top of the hill. Was that a venture or not upon behalf of the town ? He tried to sell the hill and when he could not get the money from one party he got it from another. He did not intend going into the whole matter now but would do so at the proper time. Mr Roberts could take action in the matter if he liked and he would pay half of the costs-(Iaughter)-if he could prove that he- accepted anything for any single thing done in connection with the electric lighting of the town. As to Mr Doughton's statement about the lamps, there were tenders in from two or three firms and Mr Grant's was the lowest by some score of pounds, and yet he could come there and make a statement that they would have been cheaper if it were not for his action (shame). He would leave it to the public to judge. Mr D. C. Roberts had behaved like a gentleman, and as to Mr Doughton's reference to he two widows that was pure imagination in Mr Doughton'spoorbrainbutin nobody else's. Hemight say that what had been done for Mr Grant's widow was done through his assistance. He had worked for the town and for the people and he had worked for himself outside the town, and he would do so again when there was anything. What more he Z, had to say would be reserved for a future time when the whole thing would be gone into. Councillor Doughton I thought Mrs Bourne was a widow.Dr Harries: I have just explained that your whole remarks are imaginery (laughters- Councillor Jones said that the matter should be. made clear whether Councillor Roberts said that the ratepayers had suffered to the extent of £ 375 in this matter.—Dr Harries I did not hear that, Councillor Jones But Councillor Roberts did make that statement.—Councillor Roberts: Yes, I did. Councillor Jones said that the scheme was adver- tised and tenders invited, and there was only one application, that of Messrs Bourne and Grant, and he failed to see how it was possible that the rate- payers of the town should suffer to any extent whatever. It was certainly a serious matter to say that the ratepayers had suffered to that extent, and he failed to see after hearing what Councillor Roberts and Dr Harries had to say how the town had suffered. There was only one application sent in, and the Council actually refused to accept the terms offered by the Company- In his opinion Mr Roberts had certainly not justified his resolution, and he should not vote in favour of the resolution. It seemed very clear to him that the Council were perfectly satisfied with the terms, and if they were not it was their duty at the time to have made further inquiries. In his OPINION Mr Roberts had utterly failed to prove his charge and he ought to withdraw the charge. -Altierman Palmer said he must sav a few words. HE was at the trial last weel, and up to that. moment he did not think that any member of the Council had received any moey in connection with the electric lighting of the town. He felt that when a man was a mayor of a town or a councillor that he should not come to the Council for any personal benefit, but for t Iw hononr of the ratepayers and the interest of the town. Dr Harries had explained how the money was given to him, therefore the town had not lost one penny by his action. Referring to the Pier shares he said that they were informed some three years ago that the shares were worth £ 1 only, but he contended that they were worth 95 and would not sell. That had nothing to do with the Council and he sold his shares to Dr Harries Ïil the month and it was not until August that he met Mr. Grant. --Councillor Jones: Did you sell them for £ 1 ? — Alderman Palmer I sold them for £ 2 10s. Coun- cillor Jones I was also a shareholder, and sold my shares for 30s. and suffered a loss of X18 for the good of the town.-Alderraar. Palmer that was your own look out (laughter). Referring to the dinner he said that Dr. Harries stated that there was no financial relationship between him and Mr. Grant. If Dr. Harries bad come to the Council and told them that the scheme adopted by Messrs. Bourne and Grant was his scheme the Council would have felt sorry that they had not adopted his scheme, and could not have blamed him for receiving £ 375. The judge felt that the action of Dr. Harries in not owning that he had received money was wrong, and the ratepayers of Aberys- twyth were of the same opinion, and he felt that lie must vote for the r(,,sol utio:i.-Coiincillor Watkin asked that Councillor Roberts should withdraw the resolution after hearing what had been passed. If he did not do so it would be the cause of un- pleasantness iu THA future. They were supposed to come there to represent the ratepayers, but ever since lie had attended the meetings there had always been unpleasantness. Possibly the gentle- men who would vote to condemn Dr. Harries this time would themselves be condemned next time. --Councillor Roberts said he could uct withdraw his resolution, the statement made by Dr. Harries not having removed the point he raised in any way. —Alderman Doughton was sorry to say anything for or the resolution. From his point of view Dr. Harries had not acted straightforwardly as he should. THEV were given to understand that Dr. Harries was doing his very utmost upon ldmlf of the town. If Dr. Harries had explained his position to the town the case would have been very different. Ho supported the resolntion.-Ceun- cillor Hopkins said that he would expect any member to raise his hand in favour of the resolu- tion who was not himself clear of any suspicion. He believed that there were a great many there worse than Dr. Harries.—Alderman Doughton: Since these insinuations have been made by Air. Hopkins he should be called upon the names of those he accuses.—Councillor Hopkins: You look at the print.—The Chairman pointed out that if Councillor Hopkins felt aggrieved against any member of the Council the proper course was for him to put a notice upon the agenda.—Councillor Hopkins asked if half of them did not make money out of the Council some way or other. Ho had been tempted once or twice to make money out of the Council, but he had refused. The Chair- man said that if Mr Hopkins would only comply with, the usual course he would receive eveiy assis- tance from the Town Clerk in preparing the motion for the agenda.—Alderman Doughton So far as public will understand the Council is a whole heap of corruption.—-Dr Harries asked to explain that he never macie any statement at the dinner denying that there was any relationship between himself and Mr Grant; but he said that he was quite willing to explain the financial relations between Mr Grant and himself if other parties explained their financial relationship. Was that not right ? (" Yes "). He explained by what he did say that there was a financial relationship, and Mr Palmer and the Town Clerk knew of its existence.—Alder- man Palmer said that he merely blamed Dr Harries for the part he took in the electric lighting scheme. -Councillor Hopkins You did not blame yourself for doing anything with the Corporation.A lder- man Palmer I ask Mr Hopkins to put it upon the agenda for the next meeting.—The Chairman said that it would be mora satisfactory if they left matters outside the resolution, alone.—Councillor Jones pointed out that Dr. Harries had already explained that there was no financial relationship between him and Mr Grant beyond what the latter did for Dr Harries.—Alderman Palmer said that he only blamed Dr. Harries for not having stated, as a member of the Corporation should have stated, that he had a gift from Mr Grant.—Coun- cillor Jones said he wanted to know how the town had suffered to the extent of a penny piece.-The Chairman asked if anyone else wished to speak or if Mr Roberts wished to reply.-Councillor Jones I should like to hear what Dr. Harries has to say about the relationship.—Dr Harries said that there was no man in the room-if he would appeal to himself but what would say it was ridiculous on the face of it.-Councillor C. M. Williams said that he had no personal feeling in the matter, and he thought that it was the duty of the Council to call attention to it. The simple question was did they approve or disapprove of that most moderate re- solution. He ventured to say that it came as a surprise upon the whole town when it was known that Dr. Harries received E375. No member of the Council knew anything about it. He was almost going to appeal to Dr. Harries now the trial was over to make some amends—(laughter)—so far as he was concerned. The town were under the impression that he was working enthusiastically upon its behalf. It was only right to say that Dr. Harries was not mayor of the town at the time the scheme was taken by the firm, but he became mayor in the following November. In March, 1894, the que-tion of purchasing lamps was con- sidered in committee and Dr Harries took an active part in discussing the matter at the time. He did not wish to say anything that would vex Dr. Harries because he was bound to feel vexed at the strong remarks of the Judges. Dr. Harries said that the last speaker stated that he took an active part in the discussion on the lamps. Was it not his duty to take an active part ? He considered that he knew more about them than any member of the Council, and he asked Mr. Williams if he had not since he entered that action against Bourne and Grant advocated the lighting by electricity of the Market Hall and the Assembly Rooms. Had he not worked for it all along ? and he would continue to work for it.— Councillor Williams: There was no implication.— -Dr. Harries You said An enthusiastic worker of the town yes and I have a perfect right to work for myself. I am quite impervious to the resolu- tion, it makes not the slightest difference to me.— Councillor Roberts in reply said that he contended that the fact that Dr. Harries received this money, placed him in a position that no member of the Council ought to De placed in. When Dr. Harries received this money, it was his duty to state to the Council the fact.—The Town Clerk asked to ex- plain that he was in no way connected with the Pier matters.—Dr. Harries Oh, no; certainly not. —The motion was put, six voting for it, but none voted against it, and the Chairman declared it carried.—The Council then rose. PETTY SESSIONS.—WEDNESDAY. Before Messrs E. P. Wynne, George Davies, T. H. Jones, R. J. Jones, and Isaac Hopkins. OBSTRUCTING THE HIGHWAY.—John Phillips, driver, was summoned for obstructing the highway in Terrace road on July 17th. Mr W. P. Owen appeared for the defendant. Evidence was given by P.C. Edwards and P.C. Davies to the effect that a charabanc was draw up in front of the stables and was left there until the carriage was loaded and the horses put in.—The Chief Constable said he did not wish to press the case but he merely wanted to put LA stop to this kind of blockage.—Mr Owen pointed out that the yard used by Mr Phillips was too small to allow him to harness the horses and load the vehicle, and bearing in mind the Chief Con- stable's remarks he asked that the case should be dismissed.—In reply to Mr R. J. Jones, the Chief Constable said that the horses were harnessed before they came out of the yard and were then hooked on to the vehicle. THE NEW HOTEL—Mr. Marks said that as Mr. Arthur Hughes was away he appeared alone before their worships to ask their advice. There was a rumour abroad that they were using a portion of the building where they proposed to erect the new hotel as a public bar which was outside their rights. He pointed out that the portion of the building now so used was strictly in accordance with the plans as drawn up and would eventually form an integral part of the hotel. The room was used for this purpose for the reason that unless something of the kind was done they would lose the license. He asked for an expression of their opinion.—The Chairman said that it was a matter for Mr. Marks whether he went on with it or not. There were no complaints from the police. The Chief Con- stable No. Mr. Marks Then your worships are of opinion that 1 am not committing any offence.— The Clerk: Oh no you are well within your rights.

ABERDOYEY. GOLF CLUB.—The monthly medal competition of the above club was played on Saturday, when the following cards were returned — Gross. H'd'cap. Net. MAJOR GREEN 90 12 78 MR W. HOWELL 105 25 80 MR W. N. GRIFFITH. 103 17 86 Capt St. George 109 20 89 Air W. Paterson 94. 4 90 H. J. Gellispel 102 12 90 COL. NORTON 104 14 90 A. TOMLINS 113 18 95 Other cards not returned. Major Green was de- clared the winner of monthly medal. -+- Arthur Linton the. famous cyclist, died at Aber- dare on Thursday morning. Linton had been at home ill for a fortnight, but it was not anticipated that his illness would end fatally until a week ago, when serious symptoms appeared. CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—Approximate return of traffic receipts, for the week ending July 19th, 1896. Miles open, 250: Passengers, parcels, horses, carriages, dogs, and mails, £ 3,598; mer- chandise, minerals, and live stock, £ 2,165; total for the week, zC5,763 aggregate from commence- ment of half-year, £ 13,935. Actual traffic receipts for the corresponding week last year: Miles open, 237. Passengers parcels, &c., £ 3,371; mA-chandise, minerals, &c., £ 1,^97; total for the week, £ 5,168; agggregate from commencement of half-year, £ 12,620. Increase for the week, passengers, parcels, &c., £ 227; increase, merchandise, minerals, &c., £ 368; total increase for the week, £ 595; aggregate increase, merchandise, miuerals, &c., £ 554; aggre- gate increase from the commencement of half-year, £ 1,315.

LLANIDLOES. PERSONAL.—Mr. W. D. Lewis-Evans. M.A., head- master of the Intermediate School, has resigned his appointment here, having been elected to a similar position atlbertillery Intermediate School. GARDEN SALE OF WORK.—The postponed garden sale of work, in aid of the National School, was held in the Vicarage grounds on Wednesday, the weather being much moie favourable than on the previous occasion. The articles left 07er from the previous sale of work were disposed of, and in the evening the grounds were illuminated. The Borough Brass Band were iu attendance, and danc- ing, croquet, lawn tennis, and other games were indulged in until a late hour. AN AMUSING INCIDENT. On week an amusing incident was witnessed in this town. A tramping tailor called at the Intermediate Schools and appealed for alms. The headmaster gave him a few coppers, but whilst leaving the school the tramp, noticing a new black hat on one of school pegs, coolly appropriated it and placed as its substitute his own well-worn weather-beaten cap. Shortly afterwards the assistant master (Mr. ,J. Booth) missed his hat, and suspecting the vagrant of having stolen it, ran after him and caught him on the Long Bridge. The culprit was wearing Mr. Booth's hat, and the latter having recovered possession of it insisted upon him accom- panying him to the Police Station. The offender attempted to resist in Great Oak street, but Mr. Booth stuck to his man with dogaed tenacity, and a shrill whistle by a passer-by brought Inspector Lake to the scene, who speedilv locked the tramp up. Prisoner was brought before the magistrates on Friday, when evidence was given by John James Booth (assistant master), Margaret Owen (servant at the schools), and Inspector Lake, and prisoner, who said his name was David Harris, and his trade a tailor, was sentenced to 14 days' hard labour. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS.—XVN adjourned meeting of the Governors of the above schools was held on Tuesday, when there were present Mr fd, Bowen (in the chair), iltrs Evan Williams, Rev. Maurice Griffiths, and Air Richard*Evans; with Mr D. A. Lewis (clerk).—A letter was read from Mr G. D. Harrison, Welshpool, stating that Mr Wm. Ashton bad been appointed by the County Governing Body a representative Governor of the Llanidloes Inter- mediate Schools,-ln reply to a communication, a letter was read from Mrs Edward Davies, Plasdiuam, thanking the Governors for their invitation to dis- tribute the prizes at the end of the term, but re- gretted that owing to her being from homo at the time she could not be present. The Clerk having been instructed to acknowledge receipt of letter, it was decided to ask Mrs A. C. Humphreys-Owen to kindly discharge this office.A letter was also read from the head master (Mr W. D. Lewis Evans) in- forming the Governors that in consequence of his having been recently appointed head master of Abertillery Intermediate and Technical School he had sent in his resignation to the County Govern- ing Body, and regretted that owing to the attitude of the Governors towards him he had been forced to sever his connection with the selic)ol.-Rev. AT. Griffiths remarked that the attitude of the Governors towards Mr Evans was not a personal one at all, but was forced upon them by financial considerations.—Mr Morris said that Mr John Smout had sent in his resignation to the County Governing Body, but the appointment of a successor had been deferred. It was resolved to submit to them the desirability of appointing the new Governor from the parish of Trefeglwys. GRAND BANQUET.—On Wednesday last a grand banquet was held at the Lion Hotel in celebration of the marriage of H.R.H. Princess Maud of Wales with H.R.H. Prince Charles of Denmark, and also as a compliment to Mr Edward Hamer, a fellow councillor and Llanidloes tradesman, who is recog- nised as purveyor of Welsh mutton to the Royal family generally. Among those present wero Councillor A. J. Morris (mayor) in the chair, Coun- cillor Daniel Davies (ex-mayor), Aldermen William George, Edwd. Bowen, Edward Davies, Councillors Edward Dakin, Geo. Hercomb, Richard George, J. Kinsey Jones, Evan Williams, and T. Pryce Jones, Mr Arthur Davies (deputy town clerk), Inspector Lake, Messrs Fred Davies, R. D. Edwards (Glau- dulas), J. H. Williams (N. & S. W. Bank).—An excellent repast having been done justice to. the toasts of the Queen and Prince and Princess of Wales were drunk with enthusiasm.—Alder- man Edward Davies, in proposing the toast of Princess Maud of Wales and Prince Charles of Denmark," said it gave him the greatest pleasure in doing so. They were met there that day as loyal subjects in celebration of the Royal wedding of the Prince of Wales's daughter, whom they had only very recently seen. Ho was of opinion it was a pure love match, and would be the means of maintaining the peace of England (loud cheers).— The toast was most enthusiastically drunk with musical honours.—Song, "Killaloo," Mr A. Davies.— Alderman Edward Davies, on rising to propose the Town and Trade cf Llanidloes," thought Llanidloes had reaped a good deal of honour by support from Royalty for some years past (cheers). Royalty had been induced to support Llanid!oes owing to the exceptional merit of a cer- tain branch of material that was produced in the district. They admired the enter- prise which Mr. Hamer has shown in looking after his business and in bringing it up to its present standard. He could only hope, and he was sure they would all join with him in hoping, that the business may increase to such an extent that Llanidloes may be known all over the country as the only place for a ceitain class of material (applause). With those remarks he begged to couple with the toast the name of their esteemed friend, Mr Edward Hamer (loud applause).—The toast was most enthusiastically received.—Mr Ed. Hamer, in responding, thanked them very kindly for the honour they had done him in coupling his name with the toast. He knew the town and trade of Llanidloes was not what they might term good, and had not been for the past few years- especially so in the case of the lead mines, but be was pleased to think that the old staple trade of the town was still going on. Llanidloes had enjoyed a well- known reputation for Welsh flannel and Welsh goods for a number of years, and he was pleased to think that reputation was maintained by certain firms, those firms being well represented that evening (loud cheers). There was, however, room for improving the trade of the town if they were only more united in their efforts as a Town Council. They were mos ileasantly situated, and the scenery could not be am passed, which was being constantly praised by those who visited the town. He was pleased to observe that little increase, for if they were talked of and they kept it np it would certainly do them good (cheers). Business men had a great deal to do in that direction, for if they made up their mind to widen his connection, dond did all that was in his power to increase it he was of opinion that would bring more prosperity to the town. He did not believe in confining themselves as tradesmen to one particular spot, and their were tradesmen in the town who might launch out. They had an example if it were only himself in his own con- nection (loud cheers.) If they would say as John Wesley said The world is my parish," it would be the means of bringing trade into the town. Alder- man Davies had referred to him in flattering terms far more than he deserved (no no) but he could assure them the little he had done had been his level best (applause.) Since he had commenced business he was pleased to say that he had been crowned with a certain amount of success (loud cheers.) Councillor Daniel Davies said he was very much struck with the observations of Mr. Hamer upon the trade of Llanidloes, and he was sure they would all agree with him that they would be appreciated. He bad had his name associated to that toast for 30 years within the limits of the Borough, but he was always very pleased to respond to it. As Mr Hamer had toU them much could be done for the trade and welfare of the town provided they were more united i.e. absolute co-operation, particularly in public bodies, such as Town Councils. Their resources were, he was sure, second to none. Very few towns could boast of enterprises such as agri- culture, the old staple trade, and lead mines. Although he knew they were in a somewhat de- pressed state, they only wanted developing and study, and then they would be brought back to their former flourishing condition (cheers). With regard to their enterprising tradesman, Mr. Hamer, he thought he had achieved something that they may wonder at (applause). It was a compliment to the town and people that they had such an enterprising tradesman to bring himself so promin- ent before the English people, and also to be patronised by Royalty (applause). When it be- came known that their Royal Highnesses would pass through Llanidloes, Mr. Hamer was not slow to take advantage of it to do honour to them as far as he was able (cheers). That great demon- stration of Royalty, and the continued orders for Welsh mutton from Royalty, combined with the celebration that night, could not fail to impress the minds of the English people. He knew that the people of Llanidloes were stigmatisad by a great many people, but he thought past evening would do a great deal to remove that feeling (loud cheers). —Song, Mr. Fred Davies, Billy Williams."—The toast of the Mayor and Alderman Ed. Davies having been proposed by Councillor Dakin, and drunk with musical honours, the com- pany singing For they are jolly good fellows," Councillor A. J. Morris suitably responded.— Dr J. Vaughan Owen (Medical Officer of WAS who at this period entered the room, SAID exceedingly sorry for not being present soooe might appear he did not wish to be PRESAN^ WCVER, hail his medical duties to attend to. ,7ITH F°R from his position as medical officer of the borough HE was pleased to thiuk that DU^1' past half year the Town Council had taken ,1"ROUP-H many improvements for the benefit of the °. 'J.G and for the welfare and health of the in IA 1 ES. generally — (applause)—more especially t ie 1 GE tion of the waterworks for flushing PUL':)0SE-RR.IN-1ER'S was very pleased to think that MR J^0YAL Welsh mutton was so prominent in 6, C0U- Housohold and expressed ahoioe that he WOU tinue to supply the same and that his trade increase year by year (.,ipplatise). ast 0, Lovely Queen," Mr Edward Dakin.-Tho to and "The Press" was proposed by the )I.,Iyor, t, y responded to by the representative of the TimeN and other Pressmen.—Mr Edward ,> proposing the toast of "The Host and said he was sure they were all very pleased OJ for ery excellent way in which they had eatere time them that evening, considering the very shor 10 they had had to make preparations.—MR A responded, the toasrt being well received. I °J^NAL ceedings closed with the singing of the NA Anthem and "God bless the Prince of About the room, which was nicely decorate hung the mottoes:—" Success to our PTY11J TJ,0 mutton," God bless the Prince of Wales A"<- 0f rest of the Royal Family," The happy England is Denmark's chosen flowRer," GO our Gracious Queen." During the evenIll f)ro- Borough Brass Band played selections, th P ceedings being most enthusiastic throughout. NEWTOWN. nlarifcy :b'ORESTEHS' DrnIOXSTTIATWX. T'ic PO,- and success of Forestry iu Newtown WERE I' manifest on Saturday when Court Ne« 9 held its annual demonstration under aasplces LG. most propitious nature. The members who LOJ96 tered in large numbers, assembled at the and Room, Cambrian Vaults, about half past J0. having donned their ancient and PICTURNSQU^J signia, marched in procession through the PRLGAIJD) streets, preceded by the Newtown SILVER under the able conductorship of Mr. Subsequently the procession made its WAY Parish Church where an excellent and APPTPPJOPF8* discourse was delivered by Rev. Dr. Rector of Llanmere wig. At the conclusJOll 0 p.oad ,,a service the members adjourned to the Kerry National Schools and there sat down t ) A C q J. dinner. The chair was occupied by MR- Wadsworth, Milford Hall, the duties chairman being discharged by Mr. C. 51. pr. The company included Rev. Dr. CRIBBINK^G]], Purchas, Messrs. G. II. Ellison, R. James, S- A0D F. Smith, J. Hamer, J. L. Lloyd, G. W. W. LI. Powell, secretary. The wants of the 1 man having been satisfied, the toasts Queen," '• Prince and Princess of Wales A!L CJ.0NX rest of the Royal Family were duly honoure tllØ the chair, after which the chairman gave ooli- Bishop and Clergy and Ministers of all VeIl pr. nations," coupling with it the name of :Rev'of Gibbings, and that gentleman in the course fact brief reply congratulated the company that the clergy were always at their service- rfp9 t. ter Vice-chairman (Mr. Kershaw) in next proposed the Army, Navy, and Forces," coupling with it the names of Ford and Quartermaster Lloyd. In RESPON"10 latter gentleman mentioned the fact that BE ^0T a member of the Montgomeryshire YeornaD » 33 years and hoped to be in for another 1 plause),- Sergeant Ford also ACKNOWLED^IY ,Itill compliment, and alluded to the gracious ANA manner in which H. R. H. the Prince of E FOF' commented on the smaroness of the ESCOI' nished by the Montgomeryshire Yeomanry the recent Royal visit.—The Chairman then ed the toast of the evening Success to the OR the Foresters, Court Newtown, No. 7953. FOE#' not think it necessary to propose success to YJFCF seeing that they enjoyed so much P r,O at the present time (applause.) LIE only wish them a continuance OT$E success. The Order was known all °V world, including Canada, his native country* J, o' they were very strong. From what he HAD 8 the members he wished them every SUCC^S could come to them (applause). He COUPL0^ JJL* the toast the name of the secretary, F Powell.-The Secretary, in response, StEtedI every year the members as well as the ea? -y tinned to thri'Ve—(applause}—wnd he belie in a few years they would be one of societies in Newtown if not in Mont —(applause)—if members would work i°, ance with the rules. As regarded the » OA" Branch they initiated on January 31S01110 members (applause).—The toast of other Friendly Societies of the town submitted from the chair, Mr R. JAMES ( ,3 o>- street), who responded, referred in the C° C0C&1' his remarks to the vast improvement in tion and surroundings of the working MAN as compared with his position 40 years <V0' improvement was due in no small degree ell beneficent influence of Friendly Societies- The H. Ellison in giving the next toast, that 0 "ho Medical Officer," rejoiced that a GENTLEN^^JJOO had so lately come to reside in the NE^^°GOOI0^ should come amongst them as a Friendly and take the chair that evening. the spirit of the "truo gentleman (APP J 1 —Mr. Kershaw (vice-chairman) felicitous terms the health of the ChairH'A 'G0(t, he trusted, would prove one of the "0$ ready to help in any way. He could Chairman that he would find the Newt°,V? £ BL«R3'^ very warm-hearted. He (Mr Kershaw) ^AAR 1E^N received kindness from them during the that he had been amongst them, and HE have many more years with them (APP^A^ J1 acknowledging the toast, the Chairman SAL^{JJCB L felt very much honoured at the way IN AGE^ had been received, and had been much P T11 being asked to take the chair at that diulle ore more he saw of the Newtown TH0 J. pleased was he that he had settled AM^DJJJI'TI £ Y (applause). He had not seen a better 1° of people for a long time (laughter and When he said that jhe was pleased to BE & them they might rest assured that it NI heart (applause). He should be pleased it thing he could for them (applause).—. n c^° the Vice-Chairman brought the toast LIST During the evening songs were rendered JTR J. Hamer and J. Gentle, and a Lloyd. Dancing and sports afterwards to d, TREGYNON. L0^C°RJJ ELECTION OF PARISH COUNCILLORS- ance with an order issued by the CONN for a fresh election consequent on TO ^GT} register supplied to the Chairman of THE C"0OOCI' Meeting, a Parish Meeting to elect seven was held in the Schoolroom on 0 A0' 16th inst.. at 7 o'clock p.m. The chai Q,C-> last Parish Meeting, Mr W. Scott ^^EI:X'NCE I clined to take the chair, and in CONSEQA^J TO Mr Evan Lewis, Argoed, D.C., WAS FOI' chair. Nominations having been AS handed in, the Chairman stated that .ANDID»FCELIU': papers had been received for 12 CA ^EEII ,-0T^ David Ellis, Tregynon village, HAVING QTIES jfc. nated twice. Opportunity was given LOTR9,0EC»F' to be put to candidates but no <1IIE The Chairman having pnt the NA#NES didates for a show of hands, the FOLL0^RYII, result:—William Gittins, Hafodtalofp rpypy Breese, Church House, 26 John Ca E 25!, 25; David Ellis, Tregynon VILLA £ AAEC»^'0JXEG> Hughes. Bronhafod, 24; Evan ,J;CHARC^ R 0LTE* *Edward Lewis, Traithwen, 23 RFIELD' Old School House, 15; William■ £ ?LIP8, TETPTL2; Faehwen, 14; Benjamin Hudson I '1' W'L0,JSE' FIR3* ance Hotel, 13; #John WILLIAMS. FBE *Courad Percy Hall, The Sch°°B ^JTB seven were elected. Those marked JAST ^o(Lvc} were members of the Council elec ^TY J>* and which the Committee of THE ^,AS O have now dissolved. Little interes ATTEN^A 0 the election as evinced by the SXNA 3^ voters, which did not number M°IE A a possible 112. IAgt T^E J$ PARISH COUNCIL. —On WEDNESDAY elect 3D Councillors held their FIL S XTIETSL^HE Schoolroom at 7 o'clock. ALL_ BOOK* present and signed the declaration r0o^e business was the election of J,EWISFEFLTN0LLW Breese proposed and Mr EDWAI -R that Mr William Gittins take ment was moved and Mr GITTINS M<3E E ( elected.' The minutes of THE read and confirmed. — Mr 0T—-T^10 unanimously elected J]NGLAI3 JA *0 of the National Provincial town Branch, was appointe CE_CBA' £ „ccoli%0 Council.—The Chairman and s authorised to sign cheques for p ENQIIIRE TB^ MJI —The Committee appointed 1, Rep°R,F :G PA documents belonging to the PA R<J f°R ft attested oopy of the enclosure A AJJD JJ, is in the Gregynog Estate PARISB a informed that it belongs to Ag°- J TO ,GS was deposited there several Y Breese and John Corfield wer ^.RTHLS upon Mr Owen with respect to 1 the business.