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ABERYSTWYTH. TOWN COUNCIL.—TUESDAY. Councillor R. Doughton (mayor), presided over the Council meeting held at the Town Hall. There were also present Councillor T. Griffiths (ex-mayor), Aldermen D. Roberts, Peter Jones, W. H. Palmer, and T. Doughton, Councillors D. C. Roberts, E. P. Wynne, I. Hopkins, R. Peake, W. Thomas, E. H. James, J. Watkin, and C. M. Williams, with Mr A. J. Hughes, town clerk, Mr C. Massey, assistant clerk, Dr Thomas, medical officer, Mr H. L. Evans, accountant, and Mr Rees Jones, surveyor. WORKMEN'S DWELLINGS. Councillor Peake asked, before the minutes were signed, to be informed if the Council as a whole were not to sit in committee on this subject.—The Town Clerk said that that was so in the minut" Councillor Williams thought that a meeting should be called early. He was expecting that a meeting would have been called before this.—It was agreed to leave it to the Mayor and Town Clerk to convene a meeting of the Council. THE BOARD OF TRADE AND THE COUNCIL. The Town Clerk read a letter from the Board of Trade relating to the Vale of Rheidol Railway Bill, under which scheme the letter stated it was intended to construct a line of railway on the fore- shore of the harbour, and the Board of Trade asked that any observations the Council wished to make upon the scheme should be sent to them not later than the 30th inst.—The Town Clerk said that on the 6th inst he attended at the Board of Trade upon several matters with which they had been in correspondence. First of all there was the removal of sand from the beach; second, the position of the Council with reg-ard to the negotiations pending between the Aberystwyth Improvement Company and the Board of Trade as to the extension and I enlargement of the pier, and the consequent use of a certain portion of the ioreshore for that purpose, and the third item the closing of the gap in the harbour. He met Mr Pelham and Sir George Nares, and he stated at the outset that the Board of Trade must disabuse their mind of any idea that the Cor- poration wished to come in conflict with that depart- ment but at the same time the Council had a duty to perform to the ratepayers, and that be was unable to advise the Council to act upon the suggestion thrown out by the Board of Trade that the Corporation should prepare a statement of facts and evidence to lay before the law officers of the Crown, but. that the Council were taking careful advice upon the whole matter, and in the meantime it was suggested that an account should be kept of all sand removed from the Beach, and under the circumstances he asked Mr Pelham's consent to the matter remaining open for two or three months, within which time a definite reply would it was hoped be sent by the Corporation to the Board of Trade. Mr Pelham said that be con- sidered the proposal a perfectly reasonable one, and he did not wish to act in opposition to the town, and the arrangement was accepted (hear, hear). That arrangement also applied to the question be- tween the Board of Trade and the Company. With regard to the gap he went over the plans and endeavoured to explain to them and he suggested acting upon a resolution passed by the Council that the Board of Trade should send down an inspector to visit the spot and hold a public enquiry, and Mr Pelham said that that was just what they intended doing. He thought that it was well, under the circumstances, that the Council took that view of the matter, and probably Sir George Nares would come down, when the matter would be fully enquired into. He mentioned the fact of the Vale of Rheidol Railway Bill with which he was con- cerned, and Mr Pelham now writes to the Council inviting them to make any observations they chose upon the scheme. The Board cf Trade had been supplied with the fullest information by those concerned, and everything would have their- con- sideration.—Alderman Doughton Did vou have an opportunity of seeing the correspondence that took place between certain parties in the town and the Board of Trade ?-The Clerk: Kn, I did net press for it; only I mentioned the fact that the Council rather took exception to the fact of corres- pondence having taken place with a public depart- ment making it known to the Town Council and giving them an opportunity of expressing their views npon the question. But the interview was of such a friendly character that I thought it was desirable to avoid anything likely to cause any misunderstanding, as there will be an enquiry any gentlemen will have the fullest oppor- tunity of expressing their views. Councillor Thomas thought that i.he report was in every way a satisfactory one, and the views of the Council had been fully carried out. He proposed that they approve of the report.—The Town Clerk said that with regard to the Raitway BiU he would suggest that the matter should be left it the J_ud.óf,i committee to prepare a -report.-ooonctllci Peake 1 proposed the chairmen of the Finance, Public Works and Harbour Committees as a committee.— Alderman Doughton did not think that it was necessary to have a committee because they were all anxious to do all they could to assist the under- taking, as by doing so they would be helping one and all.—The Town Clerk said that they might form the reply something after this fashion, to ask the Board of Trade to consider what vested in- terests would be affected by the scheme; but at the same time he thought that it would be desirable to go into the question.—Councillor Hopkins ques- tioned the wiisdom of doing anything until the enquiry was held.—Councillor Thomas suggested that it should be referred to the Harbour Com- mittee which was directly interested.—Councillor Hopkins said that when a matter came before them that should be referred to a committee they always wanted to refer it to the chairmen of the com- mittees. If a commLtee could not do the work they might as as well do without committees at all. -Councillor Peake said that he suggested these three persons because there were other rights to be considered besides the harbour.—Councillor Hop- kins Let the other committees do the work.- Alderman Doughton: Councillor Hopkins envies the chairmen but I am willing to resign my chair- manship in favour of him (laughter).—Councillor Hopkins You paid that before, but you jumped at it the last time. I did not want it—Councillor Thomas: Then you had your eye upon it (laughter). —Councillor Hopkins.: 1 never took a chairmanship, although I vote against the re-appointment of the same chairman.—The letter was referred to the Harbour Committee. COLLEGE ATHLETICS. A letter was read from Mr Brigbouse of the University College stating that the cricket club of the College had not been consulted respecting the taking over a portion of the Smithfield road of which they were the tenants, to be used in the construction of a new railway. It was understood that the council of the College had given the sanction asked for but the club were the tenants and not the council of the college.—Coun- cillor Roberts said that the letter had nothing to do with the Town Council and it should be sant to the council of the college.—The Town Clerk said that .ho was sure Sir James Szlnmper the engineer would "endeavour to meet the wishes of the club, and he suggested that a copy of the letter should be sent to him. Alderman Peter Jones said that what- ever wrong had been done, had been done by the College authorities and if they had usurped a power invested in the hands of the football club, it was a matter for them to deal with when the applica- tion was made in the first instance by Professor Angus, the council met the club in every way and made a considerable concession in rent for the field; and at that time they were under the impres- sion that the application came from the College authorities and now it was for the letter to be handed over te the College authorities to deal with. Agreed to. A GIFT. A picture was sent to the council by Alderman James Jones, Swansea, with a request that the council would accept it as a reminiscence of the royal visit. The picture was the royal carriage, the royal family, and Alderman James Jones.—It was agreed to accept the gift and return the thanks of the council to Alderman Jones for his present. TBB THING MSCBSSABT. A letter containing a formal application from the council to construct a road and pavement on the South terrace was received from Councillor D. C. Roberts, he undertaking to pay all expenses. FINANCE COMMITTEE. The report of. the Finance Committee was read and adopted, and it was agreed, Councillor Williams having raised an objection to the conditions named, that they should add to the conditions for the renewal of houses in Portland Street belonging to Mr John Watkin, that within five years the cottages should be raised to the elevation decided mpon. PUBCHASK OF LAND, The Council agreed to purchase from Mr Griffith Williams 105 yards of land near the Town Hall at the price of 5s 6d per square yard. A CEMETERY FOR BOATS. A letter was read from Councillor Hopkins in which he warned the Council that he would cause action to be taken against them to recover damages for filling up his ship yard and he would hold the Counoil for damagedfor allowing Messrs Belham A Co. tobuild on the land so filled in, and that they should be ordered to take away the sign put-ap there. The dtbria had oovered one of his bpats and the moorings of another.-Alderman Jones Quite a cemetery for boats (laughter).—The Mayor 2 They ought to have been taken away before.— Alderman Jones Is it freehold property ?-The Town Clerk: No, it is lease tio I (-I. dou Hopkins No, it is a yearly tenancy.—Councillor Thomas asked what was the arrangement when the old shed was pulled down.—Alderman Jones Refer it to the Harbour Committee.—Alderman Doughton: Don't refer it to the Harbour Commit- tee, it has been there before (laughter).— he Mavor It was not discussed there.—Alderman Jones I propose that it be referred to the Harbour Committee to report by the next meeting.—Agreed. FIDDLE STRINGS. The Markets Committee.reported that an appli- cation had been received for a room at the back of the slaughter house in which it was proposed to carry on the business of manufacturing fiddle strings from the entrails of sheep (loud laughter), but the Council refused to recommend its sanction. Councillor Williams asked if the volunteers had made a formal offer to pay rent for that building. -Councillor Watkin said that nothing could be done until the War Office agreed to allow the Corp to use the room, and that inspection would not take place until April. PLANTING OF TREF.S. The recommendation of the Public Works Com- mittee that X10 be granted for the purchase of plants was agreed to.— Oouncillor Roberts called attention tr; the damage that was being done owing to the stems of the trees being tied up with string. —Alderman Jones said that the matter was receiv- ing the attention of the gardener and the trees in Portland Street were released from their fastenings. GAS COMPANY'S APPLICATION. The Town Clerk bore out the decision of the Public Works Committee that the Council had no power to grant the application of the Gas Com- pany, and the application could not, the Council agreed, under the circumstances, be entertained. SOUTH TERRACE. In accordance with notice of motion, Alderman Doughton moved that the work of curbing, channelling, and paving the South Terrace, be taken in hand without delay at the cost of Coun- cillor D. C. Roberts.—Agreed to. There was no other business and the Council rose after sitting an hour. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—MONDAY. Present: Mr J R James (chairman), Major Bonsall, Messrs J M Williams, James Jones, B E Morgan, Thomas Jones, Hugh Hughes, Thomas Powell, John Jenkins, W A Miller, David Davies, T E Salmon, J B Morgan, J P Thomas, E J Evans, Evan Simon, Rd Edwards, G Morgan, John Jones, Lewis Richards, Evan Richards, Dd Morgan, Daniel Morris, Thomas James, Dd Edwards, Evan uewis, Charles Davies, Rd Rowlands, W Richards, with Mr Hugh Hughes, clerk, and Mr Dd Davies, assistant clerk. STATISTICS. The following amounts have been paid in out- relief during the past two weeks :—Per Mr John Jones, 942 169 Od to 154 receipients per Mr J. J. Hughes, to 206 recipients, £ 55 8s Od per Mr J. Morgan, £ 43 118 Od to 143 recipients. Number in the House 45 as against 50 during the corresponding period of last year and the number of tramps relieved during the past fortnight was 33 as against 38 during the same period last year. THE CHANGING OF THE DIET. Mr J. M. Williams, before the minutes were signed, said he would like to point out that last I meeting was to have been a committee meeting and not a special meeting of the Board.—The Clerk said that he did not think there was any chance of I the Local Government Board sanctioning the change tea was not a nutritious food and oatmeal was nutritious. He sa.id that it was not too late to discuss the matter.—Mr I] tigli Hughes said they met on Monday and clis;isse the matter for two hours, and be thought it was useless to waste further time.—After some further discussion the motion to sign the minutes was carried. THE COST OF LUNATICS. The caRt. for keeping the lunatics of the Union during the past year reached £ 304 4s Od, but the Clerk said that half of r hi a would be returned. MASTER'S REPORT. The Master reported that the children had been entertained at the residence of Mrs Griffiths, Green Villa, Penglais road, on the 5th inst. Mrs James, Dolybont, presented all the inmates with mince pies and oranges on the 9th inst.—Mr John Jones stated that Mr Palmer presented the out-door paupers with five tons of coal between them.—Major Bonsall proposed, and Mr Thomas Jones seconded, that they pass a vote of thanks to the donors.—Mr J. P. Thomas thought that these small offers made by ladies ought to come before a committee so that the object in view should be stated. It seemed to l&e nothin# tiioix> t&an populsrfty (nofao) Pgrdofc hiQl, but be w&sqttite in order, and it was nothing but a cheap advertisement Slaughter).—Mr T. E. Salmon said that he did not think anyone would send presents with any other, objeot than that of pleasing the poor.-The vote of thanks was then passed. A DEATH IN THE WORKHOUSE. The Master further reported that Charles Thomas (66), Parcel Canol, was admitted on the 16th inst. on the order of Joseph Morgan, relieving officer, and died within two hours of admission. The man was in service at Cwmwythig.—Mr J. M. Williams I should like to know more about the case.—Mr Jenkins Did Dr Jones, of Borth, see him before he came here ?—Mr Joseph Morgan said that day fortnight, after the Board meeting, Mr Jones, of Cwmwythig, came to him and applied for a ticket for Thomas. He gave him the ticket for admission and the first thing he heard was that the man died in coming there.—Mr J. M. Williams: How was he brought into the House ?—Mr Jenkins Is it your duty as relieving officer to visit the man before granting a ticket ?-The Officer He did not men- tion anything to me.—Mr J. M. Williams: Is it legal for a relieving officer to give tickets to anyone who asks him on the street ?--Mr Jenkins I think it was the duty of the officer to go and see if he was doing what was right in giving a ticket. If we go on in this way we shall have half the country asking for tickets.—Mr Salmon I do not (order, order; allow Mr Jenkins to finish). All right; go on.—Mr Jenkins: They asked for a ticket that is clear and it was not sent for a week.—The Officer: I drew it out that day and left it at a certain house in town to be called for. It was not taken from there and when I was in town on the following Monday—a week to-day-I found the ticket was still there and I posted it to the farm.—Mr B. E. Morgan: What age is the dead man ?—The Chair- man Sixty-six.—Mr B. E. Morgan You ought to have gone and seen the man.—Mr Jenkins: I was told that they called for the ticket and it was not there.—The Officer: I left the ticket there.—Mr Jenkins I must ask the clerk what is the duty of the officer in such a case.—The Clerk The officer must make inquiries and if necessary visit the pauper-Mr Jenkins No doubt the old. man ought to have been in the House the day on which appli- cation was made for the ticket, but they let it go on and the old man died within a few hours after being brought in.—Mr Salmon: They all die generally when they come in here (laughter).—Mr Jenkins: You are not dead.—Mr Salmon I do not have the dietary table.—Major Bonsall: Dr Bonsall told me that the man was three-parts dead when he was brought in.—Mr J. M. Williams: It seems to me a. case of murdar (oh) I do not see why our relieving officer should give a ticket to every man that asks him on the street. Is that it, Mr Clerk ? —The Clerk Oh no, certainly not. The relieving officer must visit every case or satisfy himself by proper inquiries that there is destitution or if he knew the pauper it would be sufficient to make inquiries.—Mr Salmon said he did not believe that the relieving officer gave tickets broadcast.-In reply to lir Jenkins the Clerk said that the date of the ticket was January 4th.-Mr Williams said that first of all the officer gives a ticket with- out making any inquiries; then he says that he has to go away to Shrewsbury which he had no right to do as the Board paid a man specially to do the work, and it was the officei's place to be at home to look after the work of his parish. The officer was out of order in going to Shrewsbury and the poor old man was brought from his home in a dying state—(shame)—and practically died on the way.—Mr B. E. Morgan Has the Medical Officer drawn up his certificate of death.—The Master: No, sir.—Mr Morgan Because it seems to me possible for aWman to be in good health when he came in and taken away (laughter and "No, no.") —Major Bonsall: Dr Bonsall said that he was three-parts dead.—Mr Morgan That is only hear- say.-Major Bonsall: Dr Bonsall told me himself. —The Chairman said that he heard about that case early that morning. He was told by a farm servant that when they brought Thomas in he was given too big a dose of brandy and it was too strong for Charles," and it killed him (" Ah," and laughter). —There were cries for Salmon," and amid much iaughter Mr Salmon got upon his feet. According to the abstract, he said only 4i-d worth of brandy was used in the House during the last year, and in that time half-a-dozen people had died. The Chairman said that it was not fair that those state- ments should be made outside, and Mr B. E. Morgan asked that the Master should make a statement.—The Master: The man did not have any brandy at all (Oh, well.) The medical officer SAW-the man as soon as he was admitted, in fact the doctor came before the man was taken upstairs. I sent a notice down to the doctor marking the note and envelope urgent, and yesterday the doctor told him that he did not know whether to have an in- quest or not. I did not think it my duty to go up to w' ere the man resided, but I did go up yester- day morning to try and get some information so that I should be prepared for the Board to-day. I went up and saw the tenant of the house, Thomas Henry Jones, and I ascertained from him that the man was a farm labourer and a native of Pembroke- shire, but he did not know what part of the county lie came fr otn. He had lived there for 15 or 16 years, and previous to that he had lived at Maes Bangor for the space of 18 years. During the time he had been at Cwmwythig he received no wages only food and lodgings.— Mr James Jones For the last 15 years.—The Master: Yes, for the last 15 years. About four years ago he was ill and Dr Rowlands attended him for an attack of bronchitis, but since that time he had never been attended by a doctor. The man was not able to do much work for some time past in fact he had not been earning his living, but as he had been with them for so long a time they did not like to turn him out. I asked him when he recei- ved the ticket and he replied that he spoke to the guardian of the parish and the latter told him to apply to Joseph Morgan, the relieving officer. He saw Mr Morgan and theofficer told him to go to a certain house for the dcket and be went there on two occasions but did not get the ticket and on Tuesday it came by post. I asked him why he did not bring the man down and he replied that he preferred stopping with them. A carriage was procured and a woman was hired to go down with him. The man arrived at the house at 4.10, and as soon as I saw him I told the woman that the man was dying, and the woman said he's not so bad he's suffering from bronchitis, and will get round directly." I got some men and a chair and took him up to the sick ward at once and put him in bed. The man's legs were swollen and he was cold.—Mr Miller: When did they receive the ticket ? —The Master Tuesday morning.—Mr Miller said that if there was blame attached to anybody it was attached to these people. He did not think that they could blame their officers; because these people ought to have brought him immediately they received the ticket.— Mr B. E. Morgan: I should like to know whether we are to have an in- quest o not.—The Chairman said tliat Mr J. P. Thomas was in favour of an inquest.—The Clerk said that if the doctor wifcheld his certificate an inquest would be held as a matter of course.- It was stated that Dr Bonsall had left the house and bad gone out of town.—Mr B. E. Morgan: I say that the medical officers ought to attend here. They used to do so years ago.—Mr James Jones You must not blame the medical officers; you must blame Mr Bircham.—Mr J. M. Williams Mr Bir- cham had no business to order anything of the sort. There is a law; are we going to carry on like this in the future? Are we going to allow our Re- lieving Officers to give tickets in future to everyone that asks him ? Are we going to allow our officer to go away to Shrewsbury when we pay another man for doing the work ?—The Chairman said that he learned from the Master that Dr. Bonsall was ready to grant a certificate.-The Master said that Dr. Bonsall said that he could grant a certificate, but would rather wait to hear what the Board would do on the Mondav.- Major Bonsall: I think that we ought to have an inquest.—Mr B. U. Morgan: Yes, we ought to satisfy the public mind, if we do not they will think that we are trying to hush it up.—Mr J. B. Morgan Quite right.—Mr B. E. Morgan I pro- pose that we inform the Medical Officer that the Board wishes to have an inquest.—Mr Salmon, seconded, and it was carried.—Before the close of the meeting Dr. Bonsall returned to the house, and in reply to the Chairman, said that if it was the desire of the Board to have an inquest held, he would reserve what he had to say until that time. -Mv .Hughes said that it the Doctor was willing to give a certificate there was no need for an inquest.-Mr J. P. Thotnaa.said that certain things' had been brought to hght that day and ue thought that the public ought to know the whole of the particulars.- iWr uichard Edwards did not believe in having an inquest, Mid thought they were only trying to make a big thing out of nothing ("oh tut tut," "shame, shame.") No it is not a shame— Mr. Thomas How would you hke to be brought here in that state ?-)(r Jenkins said that the coroner could demand to hold an inquest after reading what had been said that day.—Mr Hugh Hughes You are talkingaa if there was suspicion as if the man was (No, no).—Mr J. M. Williams: This man has been treated most cruelly, and this inrormationot to be made put)lie There was a strong feeing to have an inquest as it would then be best for all parties, and in the meantime the clerk WQid write to the tenant of the farm and seeiftÍtede'j)lt)ft,a.r;tY, money b<|}*ii]d; THE COMINS. A motion of Mr Salmons dealing with the coffins was withdrawn. A LABOURER'S LIFE IN THE HILLS. WORKED FOR SIXTEEN YEARS WITHOUT WAGES. On Tuesday afternoon an inquest was held at the Workhouse before the Coroner, Mr John Evans, and a jury of whom Mr D. Morgan was foreman, touching the death of Charles Thomas (66), Cwm. wythig, whose case came up before the Board of Guardians at their meeting on Monday, and the consideration of which led the Guardians to ask for an inquest.—Thomas Henry Jones, Cwmwythig, said that he was tenant of this farm, and he had lived there all his life. The deceased was a labourer on the farm, and lived at the farm. He had been there for many years, but previous to that tha deceased was at Maes Bangor mill for about eighteen years. The deceased may have been at Cwmwytbig sixteen years, and during this period he had hired himself out; but during the last ten years the deceased had remained with them, and the agreement was that the man should have no wages, but food and lodging. About five years ago deceased suffered from inflamation and pleurisy, and he was attended by Dr Rowlands. After this he was troubled very often with asthma, and about Christmas time he beoatrve worse. On January 4th he applied to Mr Morgan, relieving officer, for an order of admission to the Workhouse, and the officer told him to go to a certain office, but he did not get the order that day, and he did not receive it until Tuesday last. No doctor was called in, as the old man would not allow witness to send for a doctor. The deceased was not willing to come to the house and he sent him to the Wórk- house, because he was afraid that the deceased would get worse, and there was no one to attend him. The deceased complained of feeling cold, and witness told him that if he came into the Work. house he would have better treatment. On the Friday the deceased said that he would go to the House, and expressed j, wish to come back. He provided a close conveyance, and the man was brought down. He considered that the man was in a fit state to leave because he was going out every day. The deceased told him 'hat he came from Pembrokeshire and was brought up by an uncle, but witness did not know where his relatives resided. The deceased had left nothing of any value behind him, and there was no wages due to him, and he had not paid him anything for twelve years. The deceased was a thrifty man, but he bad no money, and would only do work when he liked. He could not say that the deceased was the best farm servant in the neighbourhood. The Coroner: What did he do P He would only do what he like. -And you kept a cantankerous old fellow like that for sixteen years for nothing P Yes.— What work did he do? He cut some wood and did a little at the hedges -Never fed cattle P No.- Have you anything more to say ? No, I have not.- You do not consider that you owe him any wages ? No, I had to pay for the doctor when he was ill the last time.-He was your servant ? No, I had to keep him (laughter). So you consider that he was under your order at all f He was there year after year; I did not like to send him away, but it would have been better for us not have kept him. I do not consider that he was worth his food, you can ask the neighbours about that.-I am. only taking what the neighbours have said Over and over again. They say that he was a good and faithful servant, whom anyone would be glad to have ?-We left him to have a chance of hiring every year.—Every chit of a boy throughout the country has that chance at asking his -traster.-Ilo could go away any dav.-You seem to have sent him away against his wish in the end. Nobody says you kept him against his wish all those years; but you must admit that you sent him away against his wish? He was willing to go. Yes; after you had been at him half-a-dozen tiraes.-By a Juryman Could he do hedging and ditching ? No, not as another man. —You said before that he could. No.—By the Coroner: Did he render help in hedging and ditching ? Yes.—He was strong I suppose, able to carry things ? He could not carry a bag of corn. -No, I should think not.—By the Foreman: Was he confined to his room before being removed down here ? No.-Was there anything in his appear- ance showing that he was nearly dead before he was removed ? No.-No signs whatever ? No.— Why were you so anxious to bring him down, after keeping him so long, before finding out whether he was in a fit state to be removed P I have not got anybody that could attend him.—Did you come to that conclusion by his appearance ? I was afraid that he was getting worse. Was the death rattle in his throat at the time of his removal ? I did not notice anything.-Try to be careful, do not try to cloak yourself. The man died within two hours of his admission.—By the Coroner: Where there signs of approaching death at the time of his re- moval ? No sir.—By the Foreman: Did be ever have parish relief ? No, not after coming to De. —The Coroner You say you did not notice any- thing wrong with him and on the other hand you say that you were afraid he was getting worse. Was be so bad ? I could not afford to have a nurse if he went to bed.-A Juryman I think he could well afford it after the man working sixteen years for nothing.—By the Coroner: He was your servant, undor your ot,ders ? Yes.-Whether he was a bad one or a poor one, don't you think that you were under an obligation to get some one to attend him and get a doctor, not send him here and make all the ratepayers of the Union contribute towards him. You are a man who can afford to keep him. Why should the ratepayers of this Union pay a medical man to attend your servant ? I have to pay poor rate.- So have we; supposing all the tradesmen sent their in servants to the House when they are taken ill ? We took him in out of pity.—You are an excep- tionally charitable person to keep an old can- tankerous man for sixteen years for nothing.-The Foreman He kept the man until he was too old to work.-The Coroner said there was too much of this sort of thing going on in the country. They would now take the evidence of Dr. Bonsall. D- Bonsall said that he was called in to visit the deceased on Saturday afternoon, and found him in bed. The deceased was then dying. Witness's order from the Master was marked 4.15. The deceased was suffering from bronchitis and heart disease, and the lower extremities were swollen right up to the body. Witness was with the man within a few minutes of his death. He ordered hot brandy and water, but there was no brandy in the house, and he then ordered him a dose of whisky, which was partly given to the deceased. The man must have been very ill for some time, and was not in a fit state to be removed, and it was a dangerous thing to remove him. The man must have been ill for some time to produce the condition he was in, and it must have been evident that the man was very ill. He should have thought that the man was ill enough to have had medical attendance some time ago. The mau must have bad bronchitis for some time bafore, and the dropsical swellings could not come on in a few hours or days.-By the Foreman The nurse gave the deceased tea spoonfuls of whisky and water.— Witness added that he considered this the worst of any case in which sick people were brought to the House.—In reply to the Foreman, the Doctor said that the man was three parts dead when he came to the House.—By a Juryman Why was no brandy kept in the House ? As a rule it is kept.- Why not always ? I am not responsible for that department.—Brandy is taken as medicine ? Yes, and I prescribe it as such.—There was some neglect for no brandy to be in the House.—Another Juryman Perhaps the Guardians do not allow it. —The Juryman It has nothing to do with the Guardians.—In reply to the Coroner, the doctor said brandy would have been best, but it would not have made much difference at that time.-He had no hope for the man as soon as he saw him.— Jane Jenkins, Rhospartelie, said that she brought the man down at the order of Mr Jones, the master of the farm. She was not the one to judge whether he was fit to be removed—Catherine Jane Jenkins, the nurse at the Workhouse, said that the man was dying when brought to the House.— Joseph Morgan, relieving officer, repeated to the jury the circumstances under which the ticket was given. No application was made for a sick ward ticket.—The Coroner summed up, and a verdict of Death from bronchitis, emphysema, and heart diseace" was returned. The Jury seveiely censured the master of the deceased in sending the man to the House in the state he was then in.
MACHYNLLETH.
MACHYNLLETH. URB N DISTRICT COUNCIL.—TUESDAY, An extraordinary meeting was held in the Work- house on Tuesday, Lord Henry Vane-Tempest in the chair. There were also present Messrs R. Owen (vice-chairman). Richard Rees, John Thomas, Henry Lewis, Joseph Evans, J. M. Breeze, W. M. Jones, Evan Jones, E. Gillart, John Edwards, John Lewis, John Pugh, D. Davies Williams, together with Messrs John Rowlands (clerk), D. P. Jones (assis- tant clerk), John Jones (surveyor and inspector), Dr A. E. Davies (medical officer), W. Kirby (engineer), and Mr Phoenix (contractor). THE WELSH UNIVERSITY OFFICES. Mr Richard Rees remarked that he had an ^apOTt^r^ring W&l* WW# •'tkjHErouncil was agreed to.-lbontinuing, Mr Rees said that the question, which was of the greatest moment to the town, was the location of the Welsh University Offices at Machynlleth. They would remember that it came before the Council 15 months ago and an application was sent in from the Council to the Registrar, but a reply came from Mr Ivor James that it was not to be decided until March next. Since then he had heard that papers had been sent to other towns, but why they had not been sent to theirs he did not know. He thought that consider. ing the excellent position and great importance of the town, geographically and historically, that Machynlleth had a better claim than any other town in Wales. The recent visit of the PrinM and Princess of Wales too had added to its importance. If the Council were going to do anything they should push the matter forward at once or leave it altogether (applause).—Mr Evan Jones agreed with what Mr Rees had said. He was as serious over the matter as he was fifteen months ago, but he should like the Council also to be serious, because if they were not all of the same mind nothing would be done.—Mr E. Gillart understood that the applica- tion was to be sent in on printed forms. He asked whether it vonld be wise to appoint a committee to draw out certain beads, setting forth the grounds of claim for the location of the University Offices at Machynlleth. He proposed a committee should be formed.— Mr John Lewis seconded, and the following committee was ultimately appointed.- The Chairman, Mr R. Rees, Mr R. Owen, Mr Gillart, and Mr Evan Jones.—Mr R. Rees shortly afterwards remarked that he understood that the instructions of the Council to the Clerk were that he was to write to the Registrar (Mr Ivor James) for the printed forms necessary for making the application.—An answer in the affirmative was given. THB WATER SCHEME. The discussion of the waterworks question next occupied the attention of the Council. The first matter considered in connection therewith being the execution of the bond with the contractor Mr Phoenix, whose tender was accepted at last meet. «ng.—The Clerk explained that he had forwarded a draft of the contract to Mr Phoeuix, and at the same time asked for sureties in accordance with the instructions of the Council. The uames of the sureties had been submitted by the contractor and be (the Clerk) suggested that all discussion arising therefrom should be treated as in committee. The question occupied the attention of the Council over two bours. It was deemed advisaUe not to finally approve of the sureties and proceed with the execntion of the bond before further particulars had been procured. The correspondence received from riparian owners of land affected by the water supply was then submitted—Mr Evan Jones in the course of the discussion which followed stated that his chief aim in coming on the Council was to pro- vide a better supply of water for the town. When that had been performed his mission would be ac. complished. He trusted the council would take into consideration all matters which bad any re. lation to the scheme.-Mr E. Gillart suggested that the letters should be considered by a com- mittee convened under the title of the Waterworks Committee, as well as all other matters in connec- tion with the scheme.-Mr John Thomas said it wouM be advisable to have a large representative committee if Mr Gillart's suggestion was adopted. ■a h ? • a5rt6i' The oouncil eventually de- cided to immediately consider the letters received and these being read the Chairman remarked that the answering of the correspondence would re- quire a great amount of mre.-Subsequently Mr Kirby informed the council that it would be ad. visable to make an alteration in the bye lewis or at least an amendment which would provide for the calling of a special meeting of the council at short notice in case of urgency.-The Clerk said that no extraordinary meeting could be cabled at present without three clear days' notice being given It was then agreed to amend the bye-laws so as to provide for the holding of a special meet- mg forthwith if neoessary, the meeting to be con- vened on a requisition signed by no less than three members; and being served upon the clerk. The council further agreed that the council itself should act as a Waterworks Committee and that the committee should meet on the foilowing Fri. day for the consideration of the scheme. APPOINTMENT OF A CLEBK OF Wonza. There were 19 applications received for the posi- tion of clerk to the waterworks. After the appli- cation had, been read, Mr J. Lewis proposed and Mr W. M. Jones seconded, that only applications ^VID,^ salary at £ 2 10s per week and less should be considered.—This was agreed to, the number of applications thus reduced to nine. It was then decided that of the nine applications pre- ference should be given only to those who had had charge of waterworks. Eventually the number was reduced to the following three :—Mr John Edwards, Machynlleth Mr Thomas Evans, Cardiff and Mr W. L. Cuthling, Haverhill. — It was agreed to fer- ward the applications to Mr Kirby (who had retired a short time previouslv) for his considera- tion and report.—On the proposition of Mr D. Davies Williams, seconded by Mr W. M. Jones, it was resolved that in the event of his qualifications being satisfactory, preference should be given to the local applicant. WATER SUPPLY LOAN. It was agreed to accept the tender of the Prudential Assurance Co. for the loan of thie money to carry out the waterworks bot the rate of 3J per cent. and other incidental charges. ASSESSMETS. The Clerk said the next matter to be cohsidered wa.s a report of the sub-committee as to the assess- ment of the property of the Cambrian Railways Company. It was an important matter, and as a large sum of money was owing by the Railway Company 1 was necessary to settle it at once.-A,lr Richard Owen stated that a committee had been appointed for that purpose, but owing to the long sitting it was agreed to defer the matter as also several others with the exception of the last item on the agenda, the one appertaining to the Public Libraries Act. PROPOSED LIBRARY FOR MACFLYNTLETH. The last item on the agenda was ja resolution brought forward by Mr W. M. Jones for the estab- lishment of a Free Library for Machynlleth. He moved the following resolution :—" That the Public Libraries Amendment Act, 1890, be adopted for the Urban District of Machynlleth, and that a maximum rate of a penny in the pound be levied for the purpose thereof, aud that this resolution be published in one newspaper circulating in that district and also in each place of public worship and that the same come into operation at a time not less than one month from the date of ptiblication.-Mr, Davies Williams seconded, and Mr Jones, continuing, spoke a few words in support of his resolution. He said that a few remarks would suffice for the reasonable pro- position he had just read as it would commend itself at once to every member of that Council. The estab- lishment of a public library in every town and village had become a matter of great importance, and a necessity of the time, but unless that town performed the duty incumbent upon it, it would greatly degenerate considering the progress of the age, and Machynlleth could not be regarded in the light of a progressive town, were not the adoption of such a trifling matter as the Act carried out. He found that most of the surrounding towns had had public libraries established for many years, and no donbt by seeing the good results arising from their efforts they would not entertain the idea of abandon- ingthem now,und the, Oun(..ilirl giving their support to the motion would have the satisfaction of feeling that they had worked in the interest of the town in providing such a beneficial institution. It grieved many of them to see the number of young men lounging at the corners of the streets, and if asked their reason for standing there the reply was we have no Public Room," therefore it became them as representatives of the ratepayers to adopt the Act with itr many advantages. At tho request of a considerable body of ratepayers interested in the welfare of the town and the rising generation he bad brought that motion forward. The cost of establishing and maintaining the proposed Library would be derived from the rate and all the Act permitted was one penny in the pound per year on the rateable value. That amount could not be exceeded, therefore he took it that that small item of increase in the rates could not possibly be the plea of any ratepayer for rejecting the adoption of the Act. The amount at the disposal of the Council every year would be JE20 on the assessable value of E5000, but thev would expect gifts of books &c., from the well-wishers of the scheme, and that a small income would be able to maintain an institution worthy of the, town and their Council. He would lay emphasis on the words Better a small Library than none at all." —Mr D. D. Williams, in the course of a few re- marks, stated that most of the small towns and villages in their vicinity had an institution of the kind. Machynlleth was behind them in that re- spect. Barmouth, for instance, had a most flourishing Library, and when there be always paid a visit to that interesting institution, It was much. frequented by that class of people who had nowhere else to go to improve their intellectual faculties. Again, Llanbrynmair too possessed an excellent Library an4 the result. hadir 4an extremely beneficial., 'ffiv poMciCal'ii&rty-^an institution governed by a purely non-political party—where everyone could if they choose, improve their education. He was sure that the adoption of the Act would be followed by good results.—Mr R. Owen asked if X20 would be sufficient to establish a library.—Mr William Jones remarked that a similar institution was established at Aberdovey. Their report for the past year, of which he had a copy, stated that the expenses did not exceed that amount.—Mr Evan Jotes asked if it was a fact that an effectual libraly was carried on in North Wales for the sum of £ 20.—Mr D. D. Williams thought that as other institutions had been successful be had no doubt that they could do the same. They could very easily supplement the rates by voluntary subscriptions. Besides, people of all trades and positions would frequent the place and no doubt would afford it their hearty support. Yet he did not be!ieve they would have any difficulty in raising voluntary subscriptions to enable them to carry out the scheme.— Mr Joseph Evans concurred in what Mr Jones had said as to its being a benefit to the town, but he thought the rate proposed a very small one, and in consequence he was not in a position to support the resolution. -Mr Wm. Jones in reply said that if they had a very small rate they could expect only a very small scheme which X20 would easily cover. He then enumerated the r amber of daily papers (3) which he said would o y cost X3 18s a year, and a few weekly papers costing 13s and they could expect gifts of books, magazines and papers, as was done in other institutions.—Mr John Lewis said that he had had some experience with club room work, and he was of opinion that they could not furnish a library much under X20. Now he asked them where were they going to raise money for 'the maintenance for the rest of the year. A committee should be appointed to obtain subscriptions and then he would vote for it, that was with the addition of the penny rate. Mr John Pugh thought the Council were discussing the question of expenses a little too much. They had a duty to perform for-the next generation, therefore, he thonght it was incumbent upon them to do what they could as a Council. The gentry and tradesmen of the town would arouse themselves in that matter as in other matters, especially the recent lioyal visit, and it was too bad that the idea of an inefficient Library should. arise for a moment in the minds of the Council. The scheme, he said, would have his hearty support.— Mr D. D. Williams remarked that there were other ways by which they could raise money. The young men who would frequent the institution would place tneir services at the disposal of the Council in the organisation of concerts, Ac., and in that manner they could easily raise £ 15 or R20 a year, and furthermore they had sufficient young ladies in Much* nHeth to organise a sale of work or bazaar. Therefore be had no hesitation in saying that they could get the amount in many ways without much fear and trouble.—Mr J.„M. Breeze said that the matter should be deferred for six months in order to allow further consideration; he would move that as an amendment to the proposition.—Mr J. Evans seconded, and upon baing put to the vote Mr Wm. Jones's proposition was carried bv six to four.—The Council then rose after a sitting of over four hours' duration. —
ABERDOVEY.
ABERDOVEY. MUNIFICENT GIFT TO THE Towrf.-On Thursday evening last- the Town Halt was well filled with the inhabitants of the town, who assembled in public meeting for the purpose of considering the offer of Mr Hughes Jones to sell bis rights in the common. Mr Jones Hughes presided, and was supported by a good number of the leading gentlemen of the town.—The Chairman explained the object of the meeting, and said that Mr Hughes Jones had offered the District Council his rights in the common, including the golf ground, for the sum of X650, reserving to himself the right of buying back fouc acre&-It was decided to refer the matter to a committee, aud re-consider it at another public meeting—Other matters were then discussed, and Capt. E. Lewis reported that Mr J Corbett, of Ynsymaengwyn, was willing to present to the town the hill known as Penybryn, on condition that a shelter should be erected at the top A short discussion took place on the matter and it was ultimately decided to erect a shelter and t a oept Mr Corbett's generous offer.—The attention of the meeting was called by Mr R. Davies to tb brass band instruments which were now lyino- wnf in various parts of the town, and on the mnttl c Mr G. Williams, it was decided to ask Dr Grosh l the only remaining trustee, to call them in-Inl' the motion of Mr E. L. Rowlands, a deputation was appointed to wait upon Mr Denniss th* of the Cambrian Railway, and lay before hi ?ifr desirability of building a new station. The deputa. Hon « .ho mstmstod to uk for th. wiSSTSi -1\.Io_ the coal wharves from opposite Sea View and Glandovey Terrace.—A coruial vote of thanks to the chairman for presiding terminated the pro- ceedings. THE LITERARY INSTITUTE On Tuesday evening in last week, tbe membprh of the nbove institute held their annual meeting, under the presidency of Mr E. L, Rowlands. The balance sheet for the past year showed that the receipts had been X88 Is Id, and the expenditure zP,91 12s 7d, which left an adverse balance of Y,3 11s 6d. The old wall, which was destroyed by the storm, cos: £ 21 2a 5d, and the money subscribed for its repair only amounted to zCf8 Is 6d The balance sheet was aooptsd, and the auditors, Mr J. Evans (chemist) and P.C. Price, wore hcarti y thanked for their ••ervices. It appeared from the report of the librarian that there were in the library 869 volumes, and that 817 of these had been lent during the year. Capt. E. Lewis proposed, and Mr T. Walton seconded, a vote of thanks to the officers and com- mittee, and this was unanimously agreed to. The election of officers for the ensuing year then took pl,ice as foll,)ws :ifo!i. president, Mr J. Corbett, Droitwich hon. vice-presidents, Aidermau J. H. Jones, J P., Mr W. Jones. C.C., Maj¡,r Gieen, Mr E. W. Brampton, Mr J. M. Howell, and Mr P. G"tto; chairman of committee, Mr W. Jones, R.O.; treasurer, Capt. O. Griffith; librarian, Mr W. J. Eves; and secretary, Mr G. Williams. Votes of thanks to the various friends of the institute Wtre unanimously passed, and a congratulatory motion was ordered to be sent to Major Ruek, R.E., he ex-presideut, on his promotion to the rank of Lieut.- Colonel. A. general meeting of the mem bers is to be held shortly to discuss the advisability of having billiard and bagatelle boards in the institute. A vote of thanks to the chairman for presiding brought the meeting to a close. NATIONAL SCHOOL,-Tliis school was examined in Scripture knowledge by the Rev. R. Davies, Diocesan Inspector, on Wednesday, Dec. 23rd, and the Managers have received the following report:- Group I: Old Testament, excellent: New Testa- ment, excellent; Church Catechism, excellent; repetition, excellent. Group II: Old Testament, good; New Testament, good Church Catechism, excellent; repetition, excellent. Group III: Old Testament, very good; New Testament, excellent; Church Catechism, excellent; Church History, excellent; repetition, excellent. Summary and observations: Group I passed in excellent examina- tion, the infants being particularly bright. General result most satisfactory. Liturgy was the only subject omitted at the examination. The singing was excellent." The following are the names of those who have distinguished themselves:- Gi-oup I Annie Jones, Hannah Lloyd, Elizabeth E..Davies, Jeanette Jones, Wm. Lewis, Walter H Clayton, Johnny Green, Richard W. Quilter, Teddy Williams, Thomas Johu Richards, Ellen Clara Watson, Katie Hughes, Madge Vaughton, Maude Bourne Roberts, Sarah A. Rowlands, and John LloSd. Group II: Robert Evans, Christiana Lewis, Catherine Jones, Hannah Eynon, Maggie Williams, Evan Richards, Richard Morris, Fanny Watson, Sarah Williams, Lizzie J. Lloyd, Elizabeth Frances Morris, Charles Rowlands, John Green Williams, and Thomas E. Tomkings. Group III: Herbert A. Morris, Lou sa A. Jones, Bertie Jones, Kate E. Watson, William Gray Jones, Margaret Davies, Catherine Richards, Charles H. Millington, Sarah Jones, aud Sarah Green.
TOWYN.
TOWYN. RETURN OF MR CORBETT.—Mr Corbett is expected to arrive at YnysmaeBgwyn, from Droitwich, at the end of the month. DANCING.—On Thursday evening, a large party gathered in the Assembly Room, for the purpose of participating in the annual dale-e held in the building. There was a large attendance, and a pleasant evening was enjoyed, the gathering being one of the most successful ever held. CONCERT.-The members of the celebrated Bethesda Male Voice Choir paid a visit to Towyn on Friday evening, and were the principal performers in a very successful Concert, given to render financial assistance to the Penrhyn quarry- men. The programme was an excellent one, and the proceeds were devoted to the distressed quarry- men, upwards of 16s being taken at the door as the audience left the building. EARLY "VISITORS.—About noon on Friday two chimney swallows were seen flying down the Coast. The birds were travelling rapidly, about 500 yards apart from each other, and did not seem at all exhausted, though they were skimming low. They passed in the direction of Aberdovey, and were quickly out of sight, but there was ampit or a good look at the birds before they JjfeBtiS&* £ &3&K a good look at the birds before they ■WIWHISMFL'I, fpscfc In though they do not usually show themselves I April or May, they have in several cases, been known to appear in the British Isles in January, and this appears to be one of he instances. SCHOOL BOARD.-The ordinary meeting of this Board was held on Tuesday at the Literary Insti- tute, Aberdovey, Mr E. Rowlands (chairman) presiding. There were also present the Rev J. 0. Thomas, Rev R. James, and Rev T. Row- lands, Mr H. Evans, Mt E. L. Rowlands, and the clerk (Mr P. Hughes).—Miss Mary Davies, of the Smithy, Pennal, was appointed monitor at the Pennal School.—Votes of thanks to Mrs Dry, of Glansychan, for the presents she bad made. to the children attending Pennal School, and Mrs Auwy], Llugwy, and Mrs Suthery, for gifts of Christmas trees were unanimously passed.—On the proposition of Mr E. L. Rowlands, seconded by Mr H. Evans, a vote of condolence to Mr J. Humphreys in the loss of his son was passed in respectful silence. THE EXPANSION or TOWYN.-Last week Mr A. W. Keats, the arohiteot for Messrs Tapp and Jones, paid a visit to Towyn, and in company with Mr J. L. Thomas inspected the works now in course of erection on the Corbett estate. He expressed his satisfaction at the progress made. At the time of writing, the joists of the first floors in some cases are being laid, and we have every reason to believe the contractor, Mr Richard Morgan, will have the bouses completed within the contracted time. Our readers have now an opportunity of seeing what the architectural appearance of the buildings. wiJI be when completed. The harmonious colours gf the two kinds of stone used in the work will ba, an aspect which will be of a decidedly pleasing anA effective nature. Mr J. Phoenix, who has charge of the making of Llewellin-road and the adjacent sewer, has both these works well in hand, and it it the general opinion that a great improvement h8¡jl been made at the end of Station-road. Both roaji and sewer will be completed before the end of March. We are pleased to see the Corbett Avenue further improved, and Messrs Jones, Hughes and Edwards are now busily engaged painting the hurdles on both sides of the road. The develop- ment of Tonfanan Quarry still favourably continual, although the output 18 naturally not so large ae may be expected in six months' time. Other building operations In the town are making iapfc progress towards completion, though during the' early part of this week a portion of the work had necessarily to be stopped owing to frost. THE DBATH OF MR. E. VINCENT HUMPHREYS. Our readers will we are sure, share with us ia deep and unfeigned regret at the death of Mr t Vincent Humphrey., the only 8on of Mr, Joh^ Humphreys, coal merchant, of Towyn. Tlk lamentea gentleman passed peacefully away cj morning at the early age of barely 24 Ttrd6ceLrrKc^T;tj:nn rideiy for himsAif °f father's business, and wctti hut nnivr i J Pr*ise for his commercial tact, and wrelf ^'conj^,In:,« for his unbounded geniality Hnmfh ablhty* ,OT months the late Mt Z .TT suffered from ill-health, but he stuck three wf Por*ereringly, and it was only about rin Hob j he had to relinquish his m J to his bed, from which he passed a v *way, as before stated on Saturday In all matters affecting the commercial and substantial welfare of Towyn, Mr Humphreyp anifested the deepest interest, and during tt«» latter part of his life this was abundantly displayed In hill connection with the Intermediate School, of which he was olerk. He had held this position for a period of upwards of two years, and he was looked upon as a gentleman who had done the ut- most amount of good for the institution. His work for it showed that he was possessed of the greatest ability, and he was never found wanting in any effort which would be for the ultimate benefit Of the school. Mr Humphreys was unmarried, bat the deep sympathy of all who were acquainted' witk him will be extended to the members of his family in their bereavement. TBI »UNBBAL. The remains were interred in Towyn Cemetery am Wednesday, accompanied with every token of general public regret such as has seldom been seen in the district. The earuge left the residence of deceased at 2.30 p.m. Before starting an impressive service was held at the house. Blinds were drawn alone the line of route as a token of respect to deceased* memory. The scholars attending Bethel Sunday School, of which the late Mr Humphreys was superintendent, followed his remains to the grave- side, as also did the Governors of the Intermediate BohooL The caMA was sarriad by large gathering of old fri8.