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MACHYNLLETH. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL.—TUESDAY. Present: Mr D Davias-Williann, chairman, pre- siding, Mr IV M Jones, vice-chairman, Messrs Edmund Gillart, W M Breeze, W M Griffith, .1 M Breeze, J Pugh, T R Morgan, Richard Giihrt, Joseph Evans, Henry Lewis, Richard Owen, vrith Mr J Rowlands, ch.-rk, Dr Daviee, medical ellL'oi. and Mr J Jones, surveyor. MEDK'Al, OFFICER'S REPORT. The Clerk said that as instructed by the Council he asked tor tenders for publishing the annual report of the Medical Officer, and that of the COUNTY TIMES had been accepted.—On the motion of Mr }1}. Gillart, seconded by Mr J. M. Breeze, the Clerk was directed to distribute them amongst the dwelling houses. NO PLAN SUBMITTED. Mr John Holt wrote asking for permission to erect a budding at Penrallt.— Referred to the Common Committee. MACHYNLLETH NEW" POLICE STATION. I lie Clerk read a communication from Mr G. D. drut-on, clerk to the County Council, stating that he had submitted the Council's memorial in refer- ence to the site for the police station to the Stand- ing Joint Committee, and he was instructed to in- o» in the memorialists that in accordance with a resolution passed on the 28th November, 1898, he hite in question had been purchased and con- veyed to the county, and the Standing Committee had noW no alternative but to proceed with the election of the building.—Mr John Pugh said he left that, the Council had been very unfairly treated the matter. There was a very strong feeling in the tow- and he was very sorry that their repre- tentative on the County Council and the Standing Joint Committee was uot there. Mr Pugh then quoted from a report of the Standing Joint Com- wnttee which appeared in the COUNTY TIMES. Capfi Mytton, the chairman of the meeting, had said that the actual reason for their action was that the cells and the part of the town where the police station ¡ situated had been condemned by the Inspector, aod in consequence of it being at. the extreme end Of the town it was in an incon- venient situation. Mr Pugh pointed out that if the old site was in an inconvenient place surely the present site was inconvenient. It was at the other extreme and a much more incon- venient end of the town, and the approach to the preseut police station was much better than to the ^ew site. The Speaker said he wished to draw ■e special attention of the Council to the next remark made by Captain Mytton. He said that there were undoubtedly some more reasons that the memorialists had for not approving of the site. In the first place they loat the committee as tenants of the Town Hall, because they intended to build a magistrates' room, and in the second place he thought they had a site of their own which they wanted the committee to purchase. For a man of Captaiu Mytton's position to attribute unworthy and interested motives of that nature to the Council, who were at any rate as high minded as he was, was totally unfair. Mr Richard Rees had remarked that previous to the last meeting of the committee the memorialists had made no o jjec ion. He (Mr Pngh) maintained that their representatives on the Council were to blame for that. Suiely Mr Rees should have taken some of the members into his confidence and asked them for thpir opiuion. As to its being too late he (Mr og ij did not think it was. He understood that the plans would have to he submitted to the Home Secretary for his sanction, and they could ask him to withhold his consent.—Mr T. R. Morgan said he thought they were all unaaimous that the right site had not been selected. He did not know wlether Mr Pugh's motion was a practical one. However, he would second it, unless the Council took some stronger action.—Mr W. M. Jones said he also felt that the Council had been unfairly treated and that the site selected was an incon- venient one. Mr Henry Lewis agreed, and re- marked that Mr Griffith had done his utmost against the new s'te- E. Gillart said he had nothing to add. It appeared that the site had been conveyed to the county and the deed must have been signed, owever, he felt that the consent of the Home Office would be required in regard to the nature and the erection of the building, and not in regard to the site. He thought the wishes of that Council should be communicated to the Home Office. It was to be regretted that the site had been selected Without the Council being consulted, but he thought the Council had been a little lax. Immediately after they knew that a site was being selected they ou^ht to have asked the Committee to consult the Urban Council befoie deciding upon it.—MrJoseoh Evans agreed that the site was as inconvenient'to the townspeople as it was to those who would make Urn station. Replying to what Mr E Gillart had said, Mr Pugh remarked that if the nspector had a right to condemn the cells he rp,n ,° appr°ve or disapprove of a site.— e lairman said it was his opinion that the Council had been clean sold. In reading the report of the Joint Committee be did not remember eVer having read a more flippant defence of an ex- ceedingly weak case. He was afraid that all the mischief had been done nearer home than New- wn or Welshpool, and that the cause of the whole flUn?njVaS t^e rePresentative of Machynlleth. apt Ivtton referred to the representative of that part of the county. Did he mean Mr Richard Rees or Major Bon-all ? If it was to Mr Rees that he erred then he had proved himself unworthy of thnfCOti of the people. As to the imputation ten- f>'e, ^ounc'' would lose the Committee as it ,an ^ounc'' were tenants themselves, and ipj^o'1 n°k tnfike a fraction of difference to them, e very absence of their representative from the from several other meetings lately Was a sufficient proof that he was at the bottom of this mischief. He really felt that in this matter he had proved himself mORt unworthy of the con- once of the people. The least thing he could do Was to consult the people.—Mr Pugh's proposition Was then put to the meeting and carried unani- mously.—On the suggestion of Mr R Gillart it was ecirled to write to the County Council asking >eni to recommend the Standing Joint Committee n°t to proceed fnrther with the present site. ,R INABILITY TO ATTEND. them to recommend the Standing Joint Committee not to proceed fnrther with the present site. ,R INABILITY TO ATTEND. •e Clerk read a letter from Lord Henry Yane empest regretting his inability to be present, empest regretting his inability to be present, rp. FISHING IN 1 HE DOVEY. T le Board of Trade wrote stating that an to thC l'r would hold an inquiry shortly in reference to tno by-law, proposed to be made by the Board of ~^nservrator8> dealing with the size of the meshes salmon nets used in the river Dovey. STREETS COMMITTEE. DreJ.8 *■ '5treefcs Committee recommended that the Li;"t.0°?r^tBu8h0n,d be coritiQued until further hone, r' a t- tlueski0'1 of scavenging, carting he fnl'tv use' (';art'nS stones, and carting generally Join" fhpCTleieKd hl the C"tlnci, with a view to sidered Pvn iV* own men if con- we.-« r,™m ,Blllau amounting to £ 11 10s 9d of £ 120 15s l!ron6loans Ti^ T* ™stalment Committee of ,0utract3 was referred to a Joint Sanitary Committee™ °f Str°8t8 aU<3 T COLLECTION OF RATES to the amcwit^f abou^^ £ 180er6jfrrearS outs^anding all arrears should be paid b«f reso,ved thar' that if necessary 1 letter was read^rom^ff d" Gilla^' V informed of the decision of m asking to be ter of the claims for comt-ni f.°OUncil iu fche in regard to the Waterworks'" Te^aid tV ,te.nan.t8 event of their not accepting 111 the understood that it was be wirl- 6r mnst the tenants would claim the full rawn' and that valuation. After a considerable awi°UUt °e tl'e cussion itl committee a committee consSL^he Chairman, V ice-chairmchi, Mr Breeze J Clerk, were elected to see the contractor, and if possible to settle the matter. w ir SANITARY COMMITTEE. The Sanitary Committee recommended that tl in«I.octor vi*it tl-e tenants of houses who have nit complied with the notices served as to erecting .,je stvea at trie required distance from dwelling houses. Mr Henry Lewis: I propose that this matter be left m abeyance for another three weeks (langhter.)-Thc Chairman: I will second with pleasure (renewed laughter.) The report was idonted.

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ABERDOVET. TJIK LITERARY INSTITUTK.— Miss Norgate Cliff Side, has presented about 40 volumes or' books to the Literary Institute. Any additions to the Library are welcomed by the committee. LIBRARY:—Last week Miss Norgate kindly pre- sented the Literary Institute with 40 volumes of hiioV.s in excellent condition. To the great regret °f tn.e inhabitants the family are leaving Aber- d"vey iH ATH. Tuesday morning the death of Mrs Jeffr<« |j,e (Inl" surviving daughter of the late Mr Oeorge Jeffreys, Glandovey Castle, took place at Ivy House, aged 84 years. The funeral takes place to-day (Tliursday), when the remains will bi- interred at the family vault, Eglwysbach, near Glandovey. AMBULANCE.—The result of the ambulance ex- amination was received here on Tuesday mornin" when it was foand that elevea out of fourteen in each class-ladies and gentlemen-had passed. This is considered highly satisfactory. CRICKET.—The Committee met at the Assembly Rooms, when the secretary, Mr W V Thomas, announced that he had i eceived several subscrip- tions, and it was then decided to drain the* com- mon and proceed at once t<- lav )ii,' l'oi- in readiness for the season. It v.-as decided to utilize the Jubilee balance, and person. were unpointed to collect subscriptions towards the funds from the townspeople. SUCCESS.-—Archibald Williams of this place has won the first prize and silver medal in the junior division of the recent examination held by the North Wales Temperance Association. Annie Evans, also of this town, won the second prizo. EXTENSION OF THE BOUNDARY.—The question of the extension of the bouudary of the Aberdovey district in order to include as much of the township of Cefnrhostichaf as lies to the eastern boundary of Esgaeryfele farm has excited some interest and opposition in the rural ward. We understand that the Aberdovey members are prepared with a strong case. On the other hand the residents in the rural ward will strive to defeat the motion. CRICKET GROUND.—A meeting of the Common Committee was held on Tuesday evening at the Market Hall, Mr E. L. Rowlands, chairman of the District Council, presiding. In addition to the loc.] members of the District Council there were also present: Messrs W. Jones, John Owen, Edward Davies, F. Hipkiss, Captain J. Evans, Captain Enoch Lewis, and Mr W. V. Thoma?.—Mr W. V. Thomas was elected secretary and Captain J. Evans treasurer.— rhe majority of the Jubiiee Committee being members of the Common Committee, voted the balance in the hands ot the treasurer towards "levell ing the ground between the railway station and the main road suitable for playirig cricket, &c. The sum this committee had in hand was JE5 5s 9d. -Captain E. Lewis and Mr W. V. Thomas were appointed to collect subscriptions. It was further resolved that Mr F. Hipkiss, Mr A. Tomlinand Mr W. Jones Hughes should superintend the levelling of the ground and to employ workmen to do the necessary work. ————

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LLANIDLOES. TIM WORKING-.UKN'S INSTITUTION AND LIBRARY. —Mrs Lloyd-Verney with her usual kindness has forwarded, to in add tion to her honouary sub- scription to the Institute, a donation of 91 16s. 9d. towards the debit balance of £ 15 16s. 9d. on last years accounts. Tu TZAR AND THE PEACE CRUSADE.-This was was the subject of a lecture delivered by the Rev R. Parry, M.A., at the English Calvanistic Methodist Chapel on Tuesday evening. The Mayor (Mr J. Kinsey Jones) presided, and there was a. fair atten(ian(-e. A resolution in favour of the proposal was unanimously passed.—The proceeds were to- Wirds defrayiiig the expenses of the Sunday School library. COUNTY SCHOOLS.—TUESDAY. I resent: Mr Gwi^'m Edmunds, (presiding), Mrs Williams, Colo'el J Davies-Jenkins, Messrs W Ashton, J Godfrey Bowen, with Mr E R H Turner, (headmaster), Miss Helen Mole, (headmistress), and Mr W S Morgan, (deputy clerk). CHRMICAL LABORATORY. The Headmaster made an application for cup- boards for keeping the chemicals, and after some discussion Mr W. Ashton proposed that it he referred to a committee to report to the next meeting.—Col Davies-Jenkins seconded and it was carried.—The Clerk also read a communication fiom Messrs Philip Harries and Co., stating that they would be able to fix the benches iu the chemistry room on or about the 24th April. PLAN OF THK SCHOOLS. The question of the desirability of the Governors having in their possession plans of the schools was considered, and it was ultimately decided that, a deputation consisting of the Vice-chairman, Mr J. Godfrey Bowen, and Mrs Williams wait upon Mr leather with a view of obtaining same on the best terms possible. BILLS. Bills, on the proposition of Mr Wm. Ashton, amounting to £ 7 4s 9d were passed for payment. It having been brought to the notice of the Governors that boys and girls attending the schools lodged in the same houses the Headmaster inquired what the regulations were. According to the scheme every lodging house had to be licensed by the Goveinors, and after some discussion it was resolved that in future boys and girls would not be a lowed to lodge together unless special sanction be obtained from the Governors.

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LLANGURIG. CUUHca HorsE READING INSTITUTION.—Yester- day week the members of the Church House Reading Institution were entertniued to a sub. stantial dinner by Mr J. R. Pryse. Upwards of twenty members sat down, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. The Reading Institution was inaugurated last November, and has made a satis- factory start. It is to be hoped that the next session will witness a large accession of new members. The Church House has been furnished with a beautiful miniature billiard table, the gift of Mrs Lloyd-Verney, which has been largely patronised by the members. The building was open on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings during the past four months, and has been supplied with draughts and other games, in addition to daily and weekly newspapers. Last Monday week the first session broke up, and to encourage the Insti- tution Mr Pryse generously gave a dinner to all the members. The Vicar acted as president, the vice-chair being filled by Mr Pryse.—The loyal toasts having been given, the Vicar read a state- ment of the accounts, showing a deficit of about zEl 6s, which he hoped would be wiped out on Easter Monday. A specially constructed table for the billiard board, together with a large book case, was required, and their requirements would be attended to during the summer.—Mr Rowbotham next proposed the "Bishop and Cleigy," in an able speech, to which the Vicar responded.— The health of Mr Pryse was next proposed by Mr Chas. Rice, and was received with the utmost enthusiasm.—" The Land of my Fathers having been sung by the Vicar, Mr Pryse rose to ac- knowledge the toast and expressed the great pleasure it gave him to entertain the members of the Reading Institution. He felt quite satisfied as to the advantage to the neighbourhood of such an institution, and he trusted that the members would cultivate the habit of reading useful books. He readiiy recognised the pleasure attached to com- petitive games, such as billiards, football, &c., but he strongly deprecated the tendency to gamble over such contests which, unhappily, had become so prominent of late. As one who had spent much time in reading books, lie could assure his friends that there was no pleasure so pure and elevating as that which could be desired from such sources. He was anxious to encourage the institution in its infancy, and he hoped that every member present would do his best to increase the roll next session. —Mr John T. Griffiths followed in a neat and well- pointed speech, in which he referred to thegenerosity of Mr Pryse, their County Councillor, to the institu- tion. It would, he said, be a great encouragement to them all, and he thanked Mr Pryse for the prac- tical interest he had taken in the Institution. In calling upon Mr Joseph Davies to give a recitation, the Vicar referred to the distinction their young friend had gained in the recent Matriculation Examination of the London University. He felt proud that their upland parish had produced a youth who, at the early age of 16 years, bad success- fully passed that very difficult examination, and he hoped that a bright and prosperous career awaited him in the future.— Mr Samuel Jones proposed the health of "The Host and Hostess," and'compli- mented Mr H. and Mrs Hollingham on the excel- lency of their catering.—The singing of the National Anthem terminated a very interesting gathering. ftj,, JJhn Owen, New House, rendered valuable services as treasurer during the session.—The Vicar paid him a well-deserved tribute, and the applause winch greeted the reference showed how thoroughly his fidelity was appreciated by the members.

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DAROWEN. ANNUAL PARISH MEFTING. -Ou Saturday evening the annual parish meeting for the election of a new Parish Council was held at the schoolroom, Dr Edwards in the chair. The attendance of electors as compared with former years was small. There were ten candidates nominated but one was with- drawn, and the remaining nine were duly elected, fi ve of them being new members. After the election was over the question of water supply for the paiisli, and the parochial roads and charities were under consideration. LECTURE.—On Monday evening a lecture was given on Farming, at the school, by Professor Perry of Aberystwyth, the Sector presiding. Pasture land and artificial manures were the chief topics touched upon. There was a good attendance, mostlv farmers, who greatly appreciated what was said. At the end several questions were asked and satisfactorily answered by the lecturer.

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LLANWNOG. ELECTION OF PAttISH COUNCILLORS.—The follow- ing are the councillors elected :-Nathan Davi(-,q, John Evans, Edward George, Edwin Richard Jones. Richard Jones, John Phillips, Richard Rees, Edward Roberts, John Thomas, Richard Tilsey, E John Wainwright, John Wilson, Evan Wood. Chairman, Richard Jones.

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LLANFYLL1N. LITERARY SOCIETIrs.-Tlio last meeting of the Myllin Society falling on St. David's Day, the Committee arranged a programme in keeping with the occasion. Short papers were read on "The Life of St. David," by Mr H Davies; on "Welsh Poetrv," by Mr H F Williams; on WTelsh Novelists," by Mr n. A Bryan on The Welshman in Business," by Mr E M Watkins. Short speeches were delivered on Welsh Patriotism," by Mr Cosmo R Jones, and on" Tile Welsh Pulpit," by Mr D Thomas (in Welsh), and the following solos were suug:—Solo from Songs of Wales," by Miss C II Williams; I fyny fo'r noci," by Mr W J Pugh; "Cvmrn Fydd," by Mr R A Bivan; Gwvl Dewi," by Mr T H Watkias. Mr J Pentyrch Wiiliams, Park View, presided, and the meeting ended with the singing of Hen wlad fy iiiiadau.At the Wesleyau meeting, the President, the Rev E Mor- gan, lead a paper in Welsh on "Evolutiou and Christianity," and this was followed by an im- promptu addresa on the same subject by the Rev E Llovd Jones of Manchester. A miscellaneous meeting was held by the Pendref Society, the getting- up of the programme being left in the hands of the Misses Bryan, Norah Ellis, G H Williams, and Thomas.—A short glance over the Sunday school lessous for the month of March was given to the Baptist Society in a paper by the Rev W H Jones.—The Christian Endeavour Society at the Methodist Chapel had an evening of impromptu papers, the Rev J Richards presiding. Some of the subjects were Peace," Love," The Endeavour Society." SCHOOL BOARD.—The monthly meeting of the Llanfyllin School Board was held at the Temper- ance Hotel on Tuesday, when the following were present:—Messrs C R Jones, chairman, E Lioyd Edwards, vice-chairman, John Jones, Joseph Roberts, and the Rev W H Jones, with Mr Ellis Roberts, clerk.—The Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Mr J Jones, were appointed a committee to con- sider the school staff, and to report to the next meeting.—Messrs Joseph Roberts and Ellis Roberts reported having paid weekly visits to the school since the last meeting of the Board, and that they had each week, handed to the School Attendance Officer a list of irregular papils.-The Chairman and the Rev W H Jones were appointed visitors for the current month.—The application of the Clerk for an increase in salary was granted, the advance made being from £7 to £ 12.—A supplemental esti. mate of the receipts and expenditure for the half- year ending Mtu'ch 25th, 1899, was produced, show- ing a deficiency of 116 9s 3d.—It was decided to issue a precept on the Town Council for JE60 to meet the expenses of the Board up to September 29th.—A statement showing the receipts and expenditure in oonnection with the annual concert was produced, showing a balance in hand or A;7 14* 5d. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—THURSDAY. Mr W Roberts, Chairman, presiding, CaptD H Mytton, Messrs G Kempster, R H Jones, J Lloyd Jones, Lloyd, E Williams, R H Charles, D Jones (Guilsfield), T Jones (Garthbeibio), E Edwards, Thomas Roberto, J Edwards, John Jones, with the Clerk (Mi, W A Pughe) and the Deputy Clerk (Mr Edwards). AN OBSTINATE PAUPKR. Archibald Roberts, a former inmate of the House who recently became entitled to a sum of money, appeared before the Board and applied for a portion of the money which was retained by the Board towards the cost of his maintenance during the time he was in the House.- The Chairman Do you apply for relief ?-Roberts: Eh, no, I don't know. —Mr W Jones: What do you want ?-Roberts; Eh, I want some of that money.—Mr Jones Are you prepared to tign the cheque?—Roberts: I will sign it for half.—Captain Mytton Are you going to sign this cheque. There is a deadlock both ways. The order of the Board is that you should be allowed 3s a week for three months when you sign the cheque.-Roherts: That is very little.- Captain Mytton You have been here a long time and have been a charge on the Union and now that this money has dropped into our hauds we are entitled to the whole of it.—Roberts: I canna' do it for that.—Mr Lloyd Jones said if Roberts kept himself steady he might have another 3s.— Captain Mytton He would return here in a week having spent it all.—The Chairman: After you have spent the money where will you go ?—Roberts Spend the money! no danger. I won't come here, I'll go down below.-The Chairman Will you sign the cheqne if we allovr you 3s a week for six months.—Roberts I want ten pounds.—The Clerk: We can't bother with you. THE WELSHPOOL-LLANFAIR LIGHT RAILWAY. The Secretary of the Light Railway Commission wrote that the Commissioners had been unable to alter the provisions of the clause affecting the asseSElment of the Welshpool-LIanfair Light Rail- way to local rates in the order now submitted by them to the Board of Trade for confirmation. The Commissioners had been informed by the Treasury that the insertion of these provisions as to assess- ment was required by them as a condition upon which their grant in aid of the Light Railway must depend. UNPAID CALLS. Captain Mytton asked if Llandrinio had paid its calls.—The Clerk said that one call of zC53, due on December 22nd, 1898, remained unpaid. Mr Kempster moved that the Board give the overseer one week to pay, in default proceedings to be taken.—Mr Lloyd Jones seconded the motion which was carried. INCONSISTENCY. During the consideration of a new out-relief case in which it was proposed to grant 2s 6d per week, Capt. Mytton said at Forden the Board only gave Is 6d in new cases. The Llanfyllin Board were not so consistent in their system of out-relief as the Forden Board. It was decided to grant 2,; 6d and to call upon the applicant's son to pay Is a week. MISCELLANEOUS. The Master (Mr lubrey Jones) said that Miss Hurst (Llansaintffraid) had visited the House and had brought luxuries for the old women.—The Clerk said he was unable to lav the estimate before the Board that day because they were unable to say what the county rate would be. —The Local Government Board sanctioned the arrangements made by the Board with the relieving officers as Vaccination Officers under the new Act.—The guarantee bond of the Llandrinio assistant over- seer for £300 was submitted for approval and signed by the chairman. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE. Mr John P. Griffiths, school attendance officer and sanitary inspector applied for an increase in his salary an attendance officer. He said the district was too large to walk over, and at his present rate of salary he could not keep a borse which he needed to work the district properly. He asked for an increase of £ 25.— Captain Mytton said there were eight, parishes in the officer's district with a population of 6,785, and an acreage of 41,541.— The Clerk, replying to the chairman, said Mr Griffiths received 210 as attendance officer and .640 as sanitary inspector. In taking a horse over the country the officer must be greatly out of pocket on a salary of JE50. -Captain Mytton said th3 sanitary work appeared to be overpaid. The sum of zCl6 as attendance officer was absurd. The Chairman agreed. They could not reduce the Sanitary Inspector's salary because the Local Government Board paid lialf.-After discussion Captain Mytton moved that the salary be increased by EI5. It would pay the schools in the long run, since as the school atten- dance increased the prosperity of the schools in- creased also. The money would be well spent.— Mr John Jones seconded.-Aii- W. Roberts moved as an amendment that the salary be increased zOlO. -Mr T. Roberts seconded.—The voting was equal, and the Chairman refused to give his casting vote. —Captain Mytton suggested that they should split the difference, but Mr Roberts would not consent, and after some discussion Captain Mytton agreed to Mr Roberts's proposition, and it was decided to recommend to the Board, with the re-appointment of the officers, an increase in the salary of Mr Griffiths of CIO,-When the recommendation was brought before the Board, Mr W. Jones said that if they to confirmed the recommendation they would have the other officers applying for an advance at the next meeting. He considered that the com- mittee in bringing the question before the Board without due notice was springing a leak on the Board, It was unfair, and he protested against it. He moved that the Board do not confirm the recommendation.—Mr Lloyd Jones secon(led.-Tlie motion was carried, and the Clerk was instructed to give notice of the increase for the next meeting. CONTRACTS. The contracts for the ensuing quarter were let. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.—THURSDAY. Mr John Jones presiding. MISCELLANEOUS. Mrs Storer, wife of the late Surveyor, acknow- ledged the vote of condolencti passed with the family in their recent bereavement.—The estimated ooht of the proposed culvert at Bwlchycibau was about £ 15. After some discussion Captain Mytton moved that the Council contribute the sum of £15 towards the erection of t,he bridge, the parties in- terested paying the difference.—This was agreed to, and the Surveyor was instructed to prepare a more detailed report. —The Water Engineer of the Liver- pool Corporation Waterworks consented to the deposit by the District Surveyor on lands belonging to the Council of road scrapings without the risk of polluting the water supply.—The consideration of a proposed culvert at Old Mill, near Broniarth, was adjourned.—A memorial from an association of Urban and Rural Council officers, soliciting the Councils approval to a bill before Parliament entitling all Local Government Officer? to snperan- nuation was laid on the table.-The Surveyor was instructed to enquire into an application from the Llansvddyn Parish Council i espect iug the dangerous state of the Minfford brook on the Bala road. —A recommendation by the Medical Officer of Healtli to close the schools at Llanfair for a further period of 14 days in consequence of the prevalence of sore throats and of scarlet fever was agreed to.—The Council discussed a resolution passed by a parish meeting at Garthbeibio recommending the repair of a bridge atDohwydd, through the dangerous condition of which the safety of foot passengers was impaired.—Mr T. Jones, the member for the district, said the inhabitants favoured the erection of a hcrse bridge instead of a foot bridge. When the river was high, carts had to go two miles round. The parish would contribute towards the erection of such a bridge.—The Surveyor estimated the cost of a footbridge at £ 25, and of a horse bridge at 150-Capt,iii Mytton said the Parish Council should be. treated the same as the others, the District Council to pay half. — Mr Kempster moved that the District Council pay half, provided the inhabitants contribute the remaining half and the landowners the timber.—Agreed.—Mr Robt Jones, Park, Guilsfield, complained of the damage done to the road leading from Park to Groesllwyd by the haulage of timber over it, and I made a claim of £5 for loss incurred.—The Sur- veyor (Mr Hole) said the road was taken over by the Highway Board, repairable at a cost of £ 5 per mile per year. Lately the road had cost zC20 a mile. —Captain Mytton said the man had a grievance. The damage caused by the timber carriages was extensive, carts sinking in the ruts up to the axles He hardly thought the Council should leave it as it was.—It was decided to reply that the Council had done all they could up to the present; as soon as possible further repairs would be carried out. TH TANAT VALLEY LIGHT RAILWAY. The solicitors to the Tanat Valley Light Railway, Messrs Minshall, Parry-Jones, and Pughe, wrote that they had received from the Treasury a draft agreement in which the Treasury required the Cambrian Company and the Tanat Valley Company to guarantee that the various advances should he made by the local authorities, as a condition to the Treasury making a grant of L18,000 to the line. Therefore before the Company could execute the agreement it would be necessary for the local authorities to enter into a similar agreement with the Company. The agreement, which was enclosed, would only apply in case the Council should desire to take debenture stock. If, however, the Council could see their way to take a certain sum in ordinary share capital it would be of considerable assistance to the Company in carrying out the con- struction of the liiie.-The Clerk said that in order to enter upon such an agreement as the Company proposed Counsel would have to be employed, which would entail considerable expense. He suggested that the Company should guarantee the expenses of the Council before they proceeded further with the matter.—The suggestion of the Clerk as acted upon. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. The Medical Officer of health (Dr F. Felix Jones) submitted his report on the sanitary condition of the district, for the year 1898. The population he said, according to the last census, was 13,947, and the area of the district was 112,098 acres. The general condition of the district had been com- paratively healthy during the past year, the number of deaths registered being 213, giving the low death-rate of 15 27 per 1000. The corresponding rate for 1897 was 14'19, for 1896,14 9, for 1895, 16-7, for 1894, 17 3, and for 1893, 19 19 per 1000. There were 331 births registered, giving a birth-rate cf 23 7 per 1000 as compared with 23 37 in 1897, 24 2 in 1896, 24 59 in 1895, 23-7 in 1894, and 26 per i 1000 in 1893. The doctor aiao reported exhaustvely on the inspections made during the year, the locality of the epidemics, and concluded his report with a leference to consumption, its cause and its cure.

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LLANWDDYN. PARISH MEETING.—The parish meeting for the election of Parish Councillors was held in the Schoolroom on Saturday. In the absence of the Chairman, the Vicar was voted to preside. With one exception, Mr John Jones, Conwy, all the old members were re-elected. Mr Evan Williams, Tanycuan, was elected to fill the seat vacated by Mr Jones. PARISH COUNCIL MEETING.—A meeting of the Parish Council was held at the Schoolroom on Friday evening, the principal business being the naming of six suitable mf n as parish constables for the authorities to select two therefrom.—The Chairman took occasion to observe that such absurdity was a disgrace, and should be counted among the stocks aùd the pinfolds of the past. It would cost the parish thirty or forty shillings to appoint these two men, and he was certain not one present knew who were the constables for this year. —A member asked how were they to know.—The Chairman replied they mast go to Llanfyllin when their services were required and ask who they were, and by the time they would return most likely the row would be over. Not many weeks ago a tramp stole some property and was apprehended by two farm labourers, but they could not, nor did they want to retain him, and the thief was allowed to go on giving up the stolen property. If it bad not been for the tardiness of the County Council such useless functionaries as parish constables would have long ago been covered by the dust of time.

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LLANYMYNECH. PARISH MEETING.—The annual meeting for the electi m of Parish Councillors was held on Monday night in the Old Schoolroom. Mr Thomas Davies was unanimously voted to the chair. The room was well filled. The following were the nominations: John Jones, Bradford Row, 27; Thomas Davies, North Road, 26; David Griffiths, Pant, 25; Richard Williams, Llany mynech, 23 Edward Evans, Pant, 22; Thomas Briggs, Pant, 21 John Kemble, Pant, 21 Edwin Jeffries, Llanymynech, 16; John Jones, Belle Vue, 14; John Morris Jeffries, 14; Robert Baugh Sockett (withdrew) Fred J Gough, 4. The Chairman gave his casting vote in favour of Mr John Jones, and afterwards declared the highest nine duly elected.-Mr Francis Pugh (clerk) pre- sented the financial statement as audited for the year ending March 31, 1898, at the close of the meeting, and on the motion of Mr John Kemble, seconded by Mr David Griffiths, a cordial vote of thauks was accorded to the Chairman for his able conduct in the chair.—Mr Davies briefly responded.

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CARREGHOFA. i PARISH MEETING.—The triennial meeting for the election of Parish Councillors was held in the old Schoolroom oil Saturday night, Mr A. McEldownv presidiog.-The following were the nominations Robert Baugh Lockett 14, John Walter Lloyd 14, Edward Morgan 14, George Everett 14, John Randies 13, Richard Payne 12, Juhn Davies 11, Fred J. Gough 1, John Jones (withdrawn).—The first seven were elected.-Votes of thauks to the Chairman concluded the meeting. PARISH COUI;CIL. -The last meeting was held on Friday in the Old Schoolroom, Mr A J Me Eldowney in the chair. Application was made from the Presbyterian Church for leave to place notice board for the use of the Church, and the applica- tion was unanimously granted. This being the last meeting of the old Council, the members took occasion to acknowledge the service of the Chair- man to the Council from its inception. Mr McEldowuey is about to leave the neighbourhood to the regret of all the members. As a proof of the esteem in which he has always been held the members have conferred the honour of the chair upon him by electing him to preside over their de- liberations, although not an elected member. His wide experience, tact and courtes-y, are too well kncwn to expatiate upon them. Good wine needs no push." Mr John Randles, Elen Tree Farm, as being the eldest parish councillor spoke in laudable terms of the chairman, and in closing his speech said that he had been asked by the unanimous wish of his colleages to present their esteemed chairman with a most handsome meerschaum pipe as a memento of the halcyon days during which he reigned over them. All the councillors spoke afterwards. Mr McEldowuey in acknowledging their kindness said it took him by surprise, and they would bear with him when he told them it was with considerable difficulty he rose oil the occasion. He trusted l,he Council would still continue to iead in all parochial matters, and he wished them from his heart, health and prosperity.

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KERRY. PARISH COUNCIL. -The following were elected for Kerry :-Dolfor Ward James Davies, Garth- eiliti John Powell, Graig, aud Thoma8 Prvce. Cne llydau. Kerry Ward: There were ten nominations for seven seat,s, and a poll was demanded. In the Sarn Ward there were eight nominations for five stats, and a poll was <1 -lirinded. MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT Assot IAI :O.—The last beries of meetings of the above asso. iatinn for the session took place on Tuesday. -At, excellent ten was first partaken of, to which between 60 and 70 sat down. The tea tables were presided over by Mrs Phillips (The Moat), Miss Venabics (Penygellv) J.li",s Cordelia. Alderson I,Gianmehli), Thp tables were prettily decorated with floweis kindly lent by Mrs Williams (L)olforgan).— The following pro- gramme was afterwards gone through:—Chair- man's speech the Secretary plr H A Dolman) tlien read the following report on the past session During the session *ve have had 15 meetings, and there are now 35 members on the roil. There have been two opeu nights. The Association was also fortunate in securing Mr A T Tetley, of NewtowD, to give a lecture on Butte.Hies and Moths," with lime-light views. We have had essays Oil various and interesting subjects, vi' Apple trees and their treatment," Stow and its advantages aud disadvantages," Sol(ilei-'s Life," Public Clocks of Loudon," etc., etc. Some of the debates were warmly taken up, and helped to increase the attendance, notably" Horse docking," Has machinery done more harm than good to the country Out-door and In-door Relief," etc. Mr i Nay lor expressed his best wishes and again seur a donation of one guinea aud gave the use of the reading room. Our chairman and three other members have attended every meeting, and good attendance has been marked all through the session. The Association has a good balance in hand. The library has also been taken advantage of to a larger extent, than last year." Song, The old rustic bridge," Mr C Davies; recitation, "Room for the Fire Brigade," Miss Florrie Owen recita- tion, "The Woman of mind," Mr Wm Owen; song. Home, deariw Home," Miss Aggie Jones; recita- tion, Dr Snail," Mr Wm Chandler; impromptu speeches (2 minutes allowed) dialogue. "The Irish Schoolmaster," Brothers Chandler; song, Mona," Mr T Prvce; recitation in character, "The old Church Organ," Mr David Humphreys; song, "Tit for Tat," Miss E Breese; duet, "Polly Hopkins," Miss Sally Jones and Mr Charles Davies solo, On theAuld Harp," Mr David Humphreys; song, "The Bugler," The Rev T Phillips; finale, Land of my Fathers," led by Mr T Pryce.— The accompanists were Miss Hughes (The Shop) and Miss Polly Bebb.—A vote of thanks to the Chairman was pro- posed by Mr T Jones (Brynllwarch), seconded by Mr D Owens (Glanmulel for presiding at the meetings during the session, and to th4- tea makers, also to the hon. sec. (Mr H Dolman) who has carried out his work during the session in an efficient manner.

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LLANDYSML. PARISH MEK;TING Monday had been fixed by the Chairman of the Parish Council as the date of the parish meeting. The order of the County Council, fixing the meeting for the 4tb of March, was not acted upon, as the latter order came to') late to give the necessary seven days' Dotice.-Nir 11 E Jones of Cefn, Bryntalch, was voted to the chair.—The Charity Trustees produced the balance sheet, vouchers, and pass book, and the accounts were approved and passed.—After the Chairman had asked for nomination papers the retiring members were nominated and duly elected.- The Chairman said he would write to the Returning Officer explaining the reason why the meeting was held on the 6th, and would forward the letter of the Chairman of the Parish Council, giving his reasons for not altering the date from the 6th to the 4th.— A vote of thanks was then passed to Mr R E Jones for presiding.

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TREGYNON. PARISH MEETING.—On Saturday the annual parish meeting to elect parish councillors took place at the schoolroom. The Rev D. Edmunds was elected chairman. Ten nominations were handed to the Chairman. On a show of hands the following were elected Mr Evan Andrew, Davio Ellis, Richard Harries, John Horton, Thomas Humphreys, Edward Lewis, and B. Hudson Phillips After the business relating to the election had been concluded, the Chairman of the parish council, Mr David Ellis, resumed his seat in the chair, and the annual assembly was held. The accounts of the Trustees of parochial chanties were read.

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LLANGADFAN. PARISH COUNCIL L,'LFC ['IUN.- The annual meeting for the election or members of the Parish Council for the ensuing year was held on Saturday last. Very few members were preseut and little interest was taken by the pariiihioners in the proceedings, only two or three ratepayers in addition to some of the members of the Council being present. The chair was taken by Mr Evan Evans, Cae'n'coed, chairman of the Par;sh Council. The following gentlemen were nominated and declared duly elected :—Messrs John Jones, Talwrn, farmer; John Jones, Tynewydd, farmer; Joseph Jones, Pant- rhedynog, farmer; John Evans, Bryncyrch, farmer David Davies, Penybont, carpenter; Edward Davies, Lletypiod. farmer Robert Thomas, Hendy, farmer; R Hughes, FfriddgowDV, junior, farmer's son; David Jones, Llwydcoed, farmer. CONCERT.A well-attended concert was held in the National School in aid of the school funds, on Wednesday evening, the chair being occupied by the Rector (the Rev D. C. Jones). The following programme was very well rendered, the school children ringing their songs in very good style:— Song, Feliy'u wir," Mr D Roberts; song, Y cwbl yn eiddo i mi," School Children recitation, Dafydd y gwas," E F Arthur; part song, The shades of night are falling," M J Price, K Ellis, M A and E Pryce; song, Cbwlfiwn faner," Mr E Roberts song, Hi gadwodd ei thelyn a'i thanau," Kitty Ellis; song, Hen brocer bach gloew fy nain," Mr J W Griffith action song, Infants Bong (encored), Teula'r Wraig," Mr D Roberts recita- tion, "Yr asyn llwyd," Catherine Hughes; song, "Little sitter's gone to sleep," Miss Jennie Ellis; song, Ami gnoc a dyr y garreg," Mr E Roberts part song, "At my work I'm always singing," Misses Ellis auct Pryce; song, "Yfam a'i baban," M J Pryce recitation, Flo's letter," Lizzie Jones part song, The sports of childhood," School Children song, Y fenyw tacb a'r Beibl mawr," M A Pryce song (encored), Pe cawn ni hon," Mr J W Griffith part song, The foot traveller," Misses Pryce and Ellis; song, 1 Niagara," Mr Evan Pryce topioal song, Mr D Roberts (encore song, "My BweeUieart Pollie"); finale, "Hen wlad fy uhauau." The accompanists were Messrs E Roberts and Ll Rowlands.

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LLANGYNIEW. PARISH ME:IZTI NG.-Tlie annual meeting was held here on Saturday for t,he purpose of appointing parish councillors for the ensuing year. The Rev S. Reed was appointed chairman. Seven valid nomination papers were handed in and the follow- ing were declared elected Messrs Henry Farr Jones, T. Griffiths, Tanyffridd Daniel Thomas, W. Owen, W. Morris, Maurice Jones, Tyddyn, and John Jones, Pentre. The trustees of the parochial charities delivered a list of the recipients, but as no one was wishful to see it the list was handed to the chairman of the parish council.

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CHURi 2HSTOKE. PARISH MFETI-NG.-Tiiere was a good attendance at the parish meeting on Saturday. Mr R. Jones, chairman of the Forden District Council, was voted to the chair. The present 13 councillors were nominated for re-election, and as no other papers were handed in, they were declared elected.-A statement of the accounts of the parish charities was afterwards submitted by the Vicar and uuaninioubly adopted.

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PARLIAMENT. THE TELEPHONE BILL. On Monday the House went into Committee to consider a r';01nt.i()n authorising the issue of a sum uot exceeding two millions sterling from the Con- solidated Fund for the purpose of making further I provision for t he improvemnt of telephonic corn- munication and to enable local authorities to raise, moiiey for telpp1:onic. pllrpt)8t's. lr Hanburv, ill explaining tbe reasons which had induced the Government to submit this resolution with a view to the introduction of a, Bill, proceeded to justify the Government in taking steps to extend telephonic communication b, an extension of the exchanges, and to permit the Municipalities to introduce a service of their own. The Government were per- fectly free to undertake this task, and they were anxious also to be absolutely fair to the National Telephone Company. But he showed that the Company had come to exercise a practical monopoly, that it had put forward monstrous pretensions, that its service was so dear and inefficient that it was virtually confined to rich subscribers, and that this country was far behind any other civilised country in Europe. He complained of the Company c0mpeting, tooth and uail, instead of co-operating, with the Post Office, of its picking and choosing localities, and levying different rates on diTerettt subscribers, and he ridiculed the Company's estimate of £40 for each of the 96,000 public wires in the country, while ill Glasgow the average per The first place to which the Post Office operations would bo applied would be London, which comprised an area of 634 square miles, and here the Post Office was determined to begin at once. They proposed to charge a small subscription of about £3 a year, and after that a fee for every message. Anybody, whether a sub- scriber or not, would be able to use the telephone. As regards the provinces, the Government proposed to empower Municipalities of fifty thousand in- habitants and upwards '0 start a service at once, on obtaining the Postmaster General's licence, at the cost of the borough rates, and without the trouble or cost of obtaining a Provisional Order. He trusted, also, that it would be possible for this country to supply the instruments and appliances required for the increased service, these being at present imported from Norway, Sweden and Holland.—Sir J. Fergusson, as a. Director of the Teiephone Company, criticised some of his state- ments. As the Postmaster General who signed the agreement with the Company, he admitted that the Post Office had a perfect right to com- pete with the Company, or to grant licences to others to compete with it.—Sir C. Cameron and Mr Gritfith-Boscawen spoke in strong support of the scheme, but Sir J. Lubbock, dubious as to the financial results, condemned this proposed increase of Municipal power at a moment when an inqniry was to be made into Municipal trading.—The resolution was ultimately approved of and reported to the Rouse. The Postmaster General sat in the Peers' Gallery during the discussion. FOOD AND DRUGS BILL. Mr Walter Long then moved the Second Reading of the Food and Drugs Bill, the scope and pro- visions of which be defended at some length. He gave his reasons for declining to prohibit the colouring of margarine, and for providing that margarine should not be sold as margarine if it had moroe than 10 per cent, of butter fat in jt.-Mr Lough moved its rejection, because it was not an adulteration Bill at alL It interfered with the free importation of food, it was intended to raise prices, and to protect the agricultural interest.— Sir C. Cameron seconded the rejection in a strong speech. Sir M. Stewart. Mr Strachey, Mr Hey. wood Johnstone, Sir W. Foster, Mr Llewelyn and Mr Kilbride continued the debate. The debate adjourned. The debate was resumed on Thursday. Mr Balfour eventually moved the closure. This was carried by 164 votes to 55. The motion for the second reading was then carried by 212 votes against 18. Mr Long proposed that the bill should be referred to the Grand Committee on Trade. This was opposed, and the question was therefore adjourned. PRIMARY EDUCATION. On Tuesday Mr Lloyd-George called attention to the question of primary education in England and Wales, and moved—"That, in the opinion of this Honse, the system of primary education in England and Wales inflicts upon a large portion of Her Majesty's subjects a serious grievance which de- mands the immediate attention of Parliament." Mr A. Huttou seconded the motion. Mr H. S. Foster moved as au amt"ndment-" That the system of primary education in England and Wales, under which Board schools receive a larger grant of public money than Voluntary or denomiuatioual schools, for the same educational work, carried on under the same inspection and under the same educational code, and under which the local burdens for national primary education are equally distributed, inflicts Gpon a large portiou of Her Majesty's tsuujeccs a serions grievallce wbich demands the serious attention of Parliament." Mr E. Gray seconded the amendment. After a prolonged debate the amendment was withdrawn and Mr Lloyd-George's resolution was rejected by 204 votes to 81. THE IUVAL ESTIMATE. On a motion that the House go into Committee of Supply on the Naval Estimates, Mr Goschen on Thursday made his statement with regard to the Naval programme for the year. It was pro- posed to commence two ironclads and two large and thret; small cruisers. The cruisers were designed to meet the policy apparently about to be adopted by other countries, particularly France, of attacking our commerce and our food supplies. Our present liabilities in the matter of shipbuilding amounted to £8,225,000, and the sum to be pro- vided under that bead tnis year The increase on that account for the year was £1,167,000. To that had to be added other amounts for coal, &c., makiug a total for the year of being an increase of £2,016,000. The total Estimates for the year would be £ 26,594,0CJ. The increase in the personnel tur the year was 4,250 men and boys, which wotild bring the total up to 110,640, in- cluding 6,500 boys iu training. On behalf of the Government, he had to state that if the other great naval Power's should be prepared, as the result of the approaching Conference on international Dis- armament, tu diminish their program Ul0S of ship- building, we should be prepaied to meet them by modifying ours. Mr Balfour then moved the v. ith- drawal of the motion, and after protests by Mr Asquith and Mr Ltillou with reference to the with- holding of the Estimates and the accompanying memorandum until Mr Goschen had made his statement, the motion was withdrawn.

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PARISH COUNCILS. COUNCILLORS ELECTED. BETTWS.—Unopposed J. Hamer Jones, R. Jongs, R. R-ees, D. Rogers, R. Lewis, P. Watkins, and tbe Rev W. Gwynne Vaughan. FORDEN.—T. Rogers, Penvlan; E. Jones, Court House; J. Evans, Penvlan Cottage; R. Hughes, Lower Mnnlyn M.Davies, Gaer Mill; J. KTaiig, Stoue House; W. Davies.Red House; V. Williants, Woodlands and J. Roberts, Kantcribba. GARTHB riB i o. -Unopposed J. Hughes, Bron- ffynon: R. Hugees Doly waen W. Morris, Weo»; O. Owen, Tynshettin: E. E. Rees, Bryncoch; D. Roberts, l'entrebach; and R. Thomas, Bryn- chwilodisaf. LLANFAIR.—N Bebb, Cefodre; H Davies, HirropJ J Edwards, High street; B Evans, Brynelem; H Evans, Cwmllwynog D Gittins, High iitraeti S Gittins, Brvnelem; T Jarvis, Dolgead Hall; D JOM% Tanygraig";tT Jones, Goo; T Lloyd, Tirdn; J Morrip, High street; J L Peate. High street i J Pugh, Chapel Row and M D Wilson, Bryntirion. LLANFECHAiK. R Jones, E A Bonner. Manr* F J Davies, W Davies, J Edwards, Ellis Joilee, 0 Openshaw, T Ridge, and R Robeits. LLANFlliANGF,L. R Davies, Braichywaen Hopkiu, Llettyreos; G Jones, Shop; H Jones, Tyny- waen R Jones, Pentreherim D Lloyd, Rhiewlas; P. Parry, Farchwiel; D Watkin, Rh^dylleohaw; and J Watkin, Lletty. LLANWYDDELAN. — W Bennett, Bronhaul; 3 Davies, Pantycrai; D Evans, Penygelli; K Evjupg, Tynyselyn D Getbin, Tycoch; R Oliver, Cw*; and D Thomas, Lower Castle. LEIGHTON.- Miss Franoes Nay Jar, the Rev J Sawer, W Powell, W Rothwell, A B Ponlson, T Jones, and W Griffiths. MANAFON.—E Andrews, Belandegj D Davifift New Mills; T Evans, Lower Glyn; D Foulkti, Tynypant; W Lewis, New Mills; P Wilson, Finant; and R Watkin, Frydiau. MEIFOD.—D Benbow, T Davies, E Evans, Tyd- dynysari; E Evans, Coedcowrydbach; G Griffiths, W J Hopkin, E Oliver, J Pryse, J Richards,1 J Rogers, J Bridge, J Wat kin, and R Willis LLANLLUGAN.—J Ashton, Belanddu; J Hughes, Smithy; E Morgan, Pencoed; J Morris, Tynewycll; R Williams, Esgirddu. E Watkins, Froagoch; aim C Williams, Ddolgwynfelin.

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NEW SHERIFFS. The Queen, at a Privy Coaneil held at WiniJaor Castle on Tuesday, signified her approval of e appointment of the foliowing Sheriffs for the y$ 1899: Shropshire, Mr Hugh Ker Golville, if Bellaport Hail, Market Draton. Anglesey, Tht- Hon. Claud Hamilton Vivian, of Plasgwyn, Ptft- traeth. Brecoushire, Mr David Hughes Morgan, of Tolaen, Brecon. Cardiganshire, Mr James Jo. of Cefullwyd, Penrhyn Coch, Aberystwytn. cr marthenshire, Mr Gwilym Evans, of Wesrfft, Liauelly. Carnarvonshire, Mr John Robinson, The Hall, Talysarn, near Carnarvon. Denbighshire, Mr John Higson, of Plas Madoc, Llanrwst. Flint- shire, Sir Edward Percy Bates, Bart., of Gyjm Castle, Llanasa. Glamorganshire, Mr John Ilfcjpd Dillwyn Nioholl, of Merthyr Mawr, Bridgend. Merionethshire, Mr Richard Edward Lloyd Richards, of Caerynwch, Dolgeiley. Montgomeryshire, Ifr Oliver Ormrod Openshaw, of BroDgain, Lianfechaix. Pembrokeshire. Mr Edward Laws, of Brython Plage, Teuby. Radnorshire, Lieutenant-Colonel Stephen. William Williams, of Penrallv, Rhavader.

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--+- LOCAL PATENT. The following abridged description i« specially drawn for the Couniy Times by Messrs Hughes 80M Young, Patent Agents, 55 and 56, Chancery Lape, London, W.C., who will give advice and assistance free to our readers on all patent matters. 25,133. Foot stools and kneeling stools. Patentee Mr J. Deam, Penybryn, Uanfyllin, Mont- gomeryshire. Two surfaces for the feet or ffcr kneeling on are fixed to nearly rectangular side plates pivoted to brackets fixed to the floor of the pew. Rubber stops and feet washers cn the pivote prevent noise when reversing.

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-+-- WELSH BREACH OF PROMISE. Miss Edith Williams, daughter of a vicar in Cardiganshire on A ednesday brought an action at the Cnester Assizes for breach of promise of marriage against the Rev John Fleming Jones, vicar of Nerquis, Flintshire. In 1890 defendant, when a student at St David's College, Lampeter, met Miss Williams, a governess, and fell in love with her. He conrted her for some time and it was stated that 2,000 letters passed between them. Delendant addressed his fiancee as My dearest Edith," and concluded his letters, Your true aud devoted lover, Jack." Sub-equently intervals of months elapsed between his letters, and eventually, said Counsel, he cast aside the sweetheart of his childhood and early manhood and married a widow with considerable worldly goods. In one of her last letters in 1897 plaintiff said I hear from good authority you are shortly getting married, and I don't think I am unjust when I say I desire to punish you a little for the heartless and cruel way in which you have treated me.—In cross- examination plaintiff acknowledged writing a num- ber of lettsis in 1893 suggesting that it was better all should be over between them, and saying that she had come to the conclusion there was no love at all, and begging that he would not communicate with her again. Then she was silent for three and a half years, until she heard he was going to marry another.—The case collapsed, aud Mr Justice Channel) described it as one of the most discredit- able actions of the kind he had ever tried. It was trying tu extort m,uJJej iu a v;as very similar to that for which people had had penal servitude. The extension of the Great Central Railway

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system from the North to London was opened on Thursday by Mr Ritchie, President of the Board of Trade. There was a. grear, gathering at Marylebone Sfstion, the new tertriinus of the line, arid special trains of a new corridor type were ruu from the North and Midlands. CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.— Approximate return of traffic receipts, for the week ending March 5th. 1899. Miles open, 250. passengers, parcels, horses, carriages, dogs, and mails, £1,826; merchandise, minerals, and ]ivest,\ek,£2.899; total for the week £4,725; aggregate from commencement of half-year. £39,179. Actual i raiffc receipts for t he correspond- ing \i eek last yrar Miles open, 250. Passengers, parcels, &co. £1,635; merchandise, minerals, Ac., £2,846: total ïor the eel- £4,431 aggregate from commencement of half-year £38362. Increase for the week. passengers, parcels, &c., £ 191; increase, merchandise, minerals, &c., £53; total increase for the week, £244; aggregate increase, passengers, parcels. <fcc\, £ 451; aggregate increase, merchandise, minerals, &c., £366; aggregate ID, crease from commencement of half-year, £817.

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WHAT A CHEF SAID. Most of us have vague notions of tbe fuutiomi m a ch-ff de cuisine, that mysterious and erudite per- sonage written of so often by the late George Augustus Sala in the Daily Telegraph. A eouotfy newspaper throws some light on the real lifeSf a dilf. Mr A. Benson, a professional chef who has talked to the Shejrild Weekly Independent, resides at 17, Baker's hill, Sheffield. I found Mr Benson, says its reporter, a yotfng man looking remarkably well. He said he en- joyed good health previous to coming to Sheffield two years ago. Then he lost his appetite, was troubled with pains in the back and stiouldexs, weakness, nervousness, sick headache, lassit, and low spirits. He grew rapidly worse, and ffis condition became really serious. His sunken exes, sallow complexion, and wasted frame caused SSta to look almost like a corpse. He went on L consulted a doctor, but his medieiue apd treatment gave me nut a bit of relief. The doCtor told me that it was my occupation which made tfte ill. I rarely got to sleep until about four o'clock -ivi the morning, and sleep never rested me. My spirits were dreadfully low, and I was so convinced that I was dying that I began to talk to my wife about her plans after 1 had gone. "A friend advised me at this time to try Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, and as 1 fiad read of wonderful cures being effected by them, I determined to try them. 1 felt very much better after taking only two pills. I went on takhag them, and the improvement continued rapidly, and after two boxes I was quite cured. It was simply miraculous. My appetite returned almost at once; my pains, headache, and sleeplessness left me Mce magic, and I then began once more to feel tlplt there was ;onietlliug to live for in the world. I dm deeply grateful for what the pills have done j*er me, and I hope yon will give my case the fullest publicity. « Lost appetite, indigestion, and nervousnees afflict so many people, that no apology is needed for a few words on their cure. One of the things that Dr Williams' Pink Pills are always cu'l||S' aud which purgative pills aud mixtures never ctif^i permanently, is disordered digestion. When Mr blood is not in a proper state to absorb aud use up the nourishment in the food taken, the stoajach. rebels and refuses to digest that food. The rood may be moved on," still undigested, by a purg-e but that is not a cure. On the contrary, the stomach is afterwards left dry and sluggish, and the patient worse. An attack of constipation nearly always follows the temporary relief afforded by purgatives. Dr Williams' Pink Pills, on the contrary, do not affogt the bowels, but by enabling the blood to absorb »"d make use of the nourishment in the food, they ire- move the cause of indigestion and permanently cure its effects. These pills are praised by classes for the way they have cured, not only diges- tive ailments, but also all sorts of nervous disorders like paralysis, locomotor ataxy, also rheumatism, sciatica. and all diseases arising from impoverish- ment of the blood, consumption, anajmia, general weakness, neuralgia, early decay, all forms at female weakness, and hysteria. They are genuine only with the full name, Dr Williems8 Pink Pills for Pale People, and are sold by all chemists, and by Dr Williams' Medicine Company, Holborn viadaet London. Pink pills sold loose or from glass jo-n are not Dr Williams' Pink Pills; accept them only in the pink closed wrapper as above described.

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ELECTION INTELLIGENCE. The votes recorded in the Elland division om Wednesday in the election to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Mr T Wayman (L) were counted on Thursday, with time following resal*: C. P. Trevelvau (L) .6,341 P. Foster (C) 5,057 v M a j ori ty 964 HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. UNITED PACK WILL MEET Saturday, March 11th 9^ Weduesdav. March 15th Crave March l8th At 11. e S. V. 1 HOUAK. SIR W. WILLIAMS-WYNN S HOTJkDS wrLL MEET Saturday, March llth Terrick At 10.30. Monday, March lSt.h. Wychoufft Wednesday, March 15th- PettB* At 12. Thursday March 16th. Lipin pollen Road Station At 11-30. Saturdav, March loth Penley At 12. THE PLAS MACll YNLLETH H WILL MKBT FOXHOIIIS Wednesday, March 15th Cenjarto At 10-50. HABRIEB8 Tuesday, March 14th Aberffrydlan Friday, March 17th Pautperffeog At 10-30.