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BALA
BALA CONCERT. On Tuesday last, a highly successful .concert was held at the Victoria Hall. The pr o- gramme was sustained by the celebrated Royal Welsh Ladies Choir, under the leadership of Madame Novello Davies, and the choice music Tendered was thoroughly appreciated by the large audience. We understand that the proceeds were considerably over P-30, the takings being about the highest ever taken here. (,c OUR POLICE.-At a meeting of the sub-com- mittee appointed to consider the applications for the chief constableship of Montgomeryshire, out of 37 candidates, six have been selected to appear before the Standing Joint Committee on Friday next, when the final selection will be made. Among the six selected candidates we are glad to notice the name of Inspector D. T. Morgans, Bala.and we sincerely trust that he will be appointed to the post. Ore \N RECITAL.—On Sunday, the 13th August, a successful organ recital was given by Prof. Durman, at Christ Church, Hala, in the presence of a very numerous auditory. The following was the programme gone through-Hymn 308, Hanover 431. Overture (Messiah), Offertoire in G., Andante in E. Minor, Chorus (The heavens are teLing), TI-iumDhant March, Offertoire in A., Hymn ot tne Nuns, Trumpet March, Hymn 391 (tune St. Gertrude), Hallelujah Chorus (Welsh). The pro- ceeds went to the Organist's Fund. CONCERT.—Monday, last week, the Annual National School Concert was held at the Victoria Hall, with the usual successful results. The following ladies and gentlemen took part: Miss Duckworth. Miss Lumley, Miss "Clyer.ton, Col. Evans Lloyd. Mr. and Mrs. J. Parry Evans, Gwrth- eyrn. and Party, Messrs. E. and H. Roberts. BOAIID OF GUARDIANS—SATURDAY. Present: Mr Evan Jones (chairman), Miss Parry (vice), Mrs. Price, Mrs. Parry. Mrs. Morris, Messrs R. Thomas Dan Roberts, Evan Evans, Robert Jones R. Hughes, L. J. Davies, J. I. Edwards, John' Roberts, William Richards, J. R. Jones (clerk), T. R. Dakin (assistant clerk.) STATISTICS. The balance in the Treasurer's hands was re- ported to be £ 367 Is, and in the Relieving Officer s hands, £ 13 Os lOd. During the past fortnight £31 12s Id had been expended in the relief of 135 out-door paupers as against £37 9s. to 162 paupers last year. THE HOUSE. The Master reported that there were 18 inmates in the Workhouse last week as compared with 22 for the corresponding week last year.. A re- port made by Dr. Cooke visiting commissioner in lunacy on his visit to the workhouse on the 5th July last was read. The report was to the effect that lie had found one man and three women classed as imbeciles they were the same as seen bv his colleague, Mr. Bagot, about two years ago. One of the women was ill in bed, but the others were in good health. They were contented and lie was satisfied with their personal condition and dress. The day rooms were not as comfortable as they should be, and I thought they might have been more tidy and cleaner. The one on the men s side badlv wants white washing and painting. The bedding was in proper order. All the patients have four meals a day. Those that are up are all em- ployed. There has been no record of the use of mechanical restraint. He was glad to hear that it had been decided to lay on a supply of hot water to each bath. The patients with one exception were often taken for walks on the roads, and they were all attending chapel either in the house or in the town. After some discussion in which the Guardians expressed themselves gratified with the receipt of such a favorable report, it was decided to appoint the lady members Committee to consider with the Master and Matron what steps should be taken to improve and make the day rooms more comfortable and attractive. The Master reported that 31 vagrants had been relieved during the fortnight, the corresponding weeks last year totalling 40. er Margaret Ellen Roberts, the assistant Matron, applied for a week's holidays, and the application was granted.. Mr. W. Richards and Mrs. Morris reported that they bad visited the House that day and found everywhere clean and airy; there were no com- plaints. CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT ACT. A letter was read from the Meridan Union soliciting the support of Bala Union in memorial- izing the Home Secretary to extend the time within which criminal proceedings can be com- menced under this Act to at least 12 months from the commission of the offence. It was resolved that the letter be laid on the table. AGED PAUPERS IN RECEIPT OF RELIEF. A letter was read from Weardale Union en- closing a resolution passed by them, and it was resolved upon the motion of Miss Parry, seconded by Mr. D. Roberts, that the Local Government Board be informed that in the opinion of the Board of Guardians for this Union it is desirable that Guardians should be invested with power to remove to the Workhouse aged paupers in receipt of out- relief who are in a dirty and helpless condition with no one to take care of them and unable to take care of themselves. NORTH WALES POOR LAW CONFERENCE. A letter was read from the Hon. Secretary, in- timating that the annual meeting of the Conference would be held at Wrexham on the 20th and 21st September next under the presidency of Capt. B. T. Griffith-Boscawen. It was resolved to contribute 7s. 6d. towards the expenses. VACCINATION. The Vaccination Officer's Return for the period July-December. 1898, showed the number of births registered during that period to be 72. Of this number, 55 had been successfully vaccinated, € died unvaccinated; there were 2 in respect of whom certificates of exemption had been received; 4 on whom vaccination had been postponed; 4 re- moved to other districts, the vaccination officers of which had been apprized, and 1 had been classed as removed to a place unknown. The Return for the month of July, 1899, showed the number of certificates of vaccination received as 3, PENLLYN RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. The monthly meeting was held on Saturday last when there were present Mr. L. J. Davies (chair- man), Mr. R. Thomas (vice-chairman), Mrs. Price, Mrs. Morris, Messrs J. 1. Edwards, Evan Evans, Robert Hughes, E. M. Roberts, John Roberts, Robert Jones, Wm. Richards, J. R. Jones (clerk), T. R. Dakin (assistant clerk). FINANCE. The balance in the Treasurer's hands was reported to be Z221 16s 5d. TYDU TO TALYBONT ROAD. The committee appointed to visit this road viz. Messrs L. J. Davies. and Robert Jones, reported that the part above Talybont is very little used.t although the road was all along public. The portion from Talybont to Tydu is extensively used, they advised the Council to give this part their attention at the opportune season. Water from a -drain in one of the Tydu fields running into the roads was certainly prenicious to it, and steps should be taken to remedy this. The water used for churning purposes at times of flood was also doing harm. The committee suggested that Mr. E. M. Roberts and the Surveyor should try to come to an understanding with Mr. Thomas Jones with regard to the two waters above mentioned. The farmers who used the road promised to cart materials for its repair free of cost. It was resolved upon the motion of Mr Evan Jones. That the report be adopted, and that the road be repaired from Tydu to Talybont on the +Vio nanal tprms as to cartaee. tJ.I..I" v LLANDDERFEL WATER SUPPLY. The Surveyor reported to the Council the result of his visit to Llandderfel. Of the inhabitants of the village, exclusive of Ramah, Tanyffordd and Byr- goed, 9 state that a better supply should be pro- cured, and call for it, three of these being among them owners of 6 houses 4 of the chief property owners feel that the present supply is defective. and wish for a better supply, but fail to see how this can be done without the assistance of the Parish 6 do not complain of the present supply, but are willing to pay for a better supply, one of the six being an owner of three houses; 19 are willing to abide by the present condition of things, without expressing their feelings either way 16 are unwilling to pay for water as long as they can get some as at present. The inhabitants of Ramah Terrace, Tanyffordd, Byrgoed, Brynyraur, Maesy- ruddallt, and Tyddynisa, 21 in number, all com- plain that they are in great need of water. They state that they suffer great inconvenience in sum- mer, that they can only get water from the Dee or the pump, which is about 350 yards distant from the furthest houses in Tanyffordd. The inhabitants of Byrgoed, Brynyraur and Maesyruddallt, com- plain that they can not get proper water without going long distances to fetch it. Several doubt also whether the pump water is good, whilst others ..ay it is good. The Surveyor further stated lie had visited 4 sources of supply. Maesyclawdd pond contained a considerable quantity of water, but nothing like what it was two months ago. It was covered with vegetation. He did not care for the appearance of the water, as it appeared yellow. There was a great quantity of mud there. If there was certainty of a plentiful supply there, considerable expense would have to be incurred to clean the pond, without saying any- thing of the necessary piping to the village. Bron- angharad Well.—It was very little water he saw here. This appeared to be out of the question as a derivative supply. In company with Mr. Robert Thomas, lie had visited Caecynddal and saw a well here at the bottom of the field very similar to that in Brynmelyn land. The place stands on a high elevation, several hundred feet higher than the village, and to all appearance the water was ex- cellent. There was on that day an efflux of 180 gallons per hour. On a subsequent visit it was 160 gallons. There would be no difficulty, in diverting its course and leading it under the House to Street y Braich and thence along the road. The distance | from Llan is about a mile or 1| miles to Byrgoed. He had also visited the Brynmelyn springs. There is an excellent spring here with sufficient elevation. There was more than double the quantity of water here to what was at Caecynddel. The di stance from the Llan was somethingsimilar. The supply would have to be taken accross the river, he had no hesitation in stating that this was the best supply in the neighbourhood. They could venture to spend money on this source. Mr. R. T. Thomas confirmed the Surveyor's re- port, and as to the Brynbedwen supply on Cae- cynddel Fa I'm, Mr. Thomas said the spring was 968 feet above the level of the sea. Bronderfel, the highest point at Tanyffordd, was 542, so that a the highest point at Tanyffordd, was 542, so that a fall could be secured of 426 feet. In reply to ¡ questions asked it was stated that in taking the i water from Brynbedwen they would have to take it through more than one landowner's property. This being the case the Council felt that f it would not be advisable to entertain that Ii scheme. Brynmelyn was now the only available II source, and the one drawback with this was the II taking of the water across the river. Some dis- cussion ensued as to whether objection would be offered to this course, and whether the disturbing of the river bed would be prejudicial. Mr. Thomas desired to engage a local architect to estimate the expense of carrying out the scheme. Discussing the financial side of the question Mr. Evan Jones said there were some of the tenants who would at first not take the water, the pump being sufficient for them, but there would be several people he presumed who would be paying altogether sufficient to pay the principal and interest. He thought that in time the people would abandon pumps for the other supply although the water was allright, same as was the case at Bala. Mr. R. Hughes wanted to know what security would be given them that the money would be paid it appeared to him that the Council bad to take all the responsibility. The Chairman said that although a few only took the water, the whole parish would have to pay any deficiency. In reply to questions as to what responsibility falls on the District Council, the Clerk said that if they went on with this water supply there must be an enquiry, plans and careful estimates would have to be prepared. Rateable value must be given, and probably the number of persons and rateable value of the houses that took the water. These would become subject to the water rate. They would then want to know what the cost would be for repayment of principal and interest; something would have to be added for repairs, maintenance, overlooking, &c. On the other hand after realising the Water Rate the balance, if any, will be what the ratepayers of Llandderfel generally must meet. It was observed that if the work could be done for £ 1000 they would be fortunate. It would be a mistake to get any pipes less than 4 inch, because they could not be cleaned under that diameter. The Chairman remarked that they should not proceed further without consulting Sir Henry; they should do nothing without his co-operation. He was in favour of getting Mr. R. LI. Jones to report on the Water Scheme and estimate its cost. There was no doubt about the feasibility of obtaining a water supply at Brynmelyn, and it would be well for them to thoroughly consider it. It was subsequently resolved, upon the motion of Mr. Robert Jones, seconded by Mr. R. Hughes. that the Llandderfel members and the Chairman see Mr. R. LI. Jones, and arrange with him as to his fee for estimating and reporting on the scheme, after consultation with Sir Henry. TYDDYNSGUBOR ROAD. Mr. R. Thomas and Mr. L. J. Davies reported that they had visited this road, and found that the Surveyor's report was correct, namely that the pigstyes were encroaching 10 ft. into the road, although it was 8 yards wide at that part. They believed as he did, that pigstyes in that place would not be convenient, besides being too near the road. It was stated that the whole matter resolved itself into the question whether it was an encroachment. As to the propinquity of the buildings to the highway, it was felt that the Council could not intervene.—Mrs. Price observed that her agent was looking round for a more suit- able place for those buildings.—It was resolved that the matter be deferred. TYDDYXYRONEN ROAD. It was resolved, upon the motion of Mr. L. J. Davies, seconded by Mr. W. Richards, that Messrs. R. Hughes and J. Roberts visit this road and report thereon. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. Dr. Williams reported that the health of the district was in a very satisfactory state. The district was free from any infectious or contagious disease, no notifications having been made since the last meeting. INSPECTOR'S REPORT. The Inspector also reported the district as at present enjoying perfect immunity from any kind of infectious disease. He further reported that rubbish had been thrown on the shores of the Lake between Eryl Aran and Fronfeuno. He sent to Sir Watkin Wynn's Agent and the reply he had received was that neither Sir Watkyn nor any one of his representatives had brought the rubbish there, nor given consent to any one else to do so. The Inspector suggested that a notice be put up warning offenders. The Council felt that as the Lake and shores were the private property of Sir Watkin, it was to him they had to appeal to have this stopped. The matter was left to Mrs. Morris. THE HIGHWAYS. The Surveyor reported that the workmen had all resumed work after the harvesting. They were proceeding with all speed with the repair of the highest roads, such as Blaenlliw, Tycerrig, Waen, &c. In accordance with his report the Surveyor was directed to carry out an improvement on Coedybedo Road, subject to the consent of Mr. Price's Agent. VARIOUS. It was resolved upon the motion of Mr. Evan Jones That every Medical Practitioner in the district must send in his bill for notifying cases of Infectious Disease to the Medical Officer of Health once a month. and that the latter send those bills and his own with his report to the Council every month." A letter from the Llanderfel Parish Council re Tyisa Churning Pond was left to Mr. R. Thomas. Mr. L: J. Davies gave notice of motion with regard to Pleasure Boats. Mr. R. Hughes gave notice of a motion respecting the workmen's wages and their hours of employment. SPECIAL PETTY SESSIONS—MONDAY LAST. Before Messrs. J. Parry and R. W. Roberts, Jane Williams, a stranger, was brought up in custody charged with being drunk and disorderly on the previous Saturday. Inspector Morgan, the prose- cutor, said that at 10 p.m. on Saturday, he found defendant drunk and disorderly in High-street. She was a stranger to the place and had no where to go to. He locked her up and found out afterwards that she had that day come from Tremadoc with her husband. Her disorderly con- duct was, creating a disturbance and using bad language. In view of the fact that this was de- fendant's first offence, and that she had been in- carcerated since Saturday, the Justices liberated her on payment of 6s. costs. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT UPON A FEMALE.—On Wednesday last, before Col. Evans Lloyd, and Dr. Hughes, Wm. Hughes, Bala, labourer, was brought up in custody to answer a charge of aggravated assault upon one Anne Edwards of Llanycil near Bala. The offence took place at Llanycil on Mon- day afternoon, and before the police could be notified prisoner had decamped. A warrant was at once taken out, and prisoner was arrested at Festiniog on Tuesday. Prisoner denied the offence, but the Bench considered the case proved, and sentenced prisoner to six month's imprisonment with hard labour. DRUNK IN CHARGE OF A HORSE.—On Friday morning before Col Evans Lloyd and Mr. J. Parry, John Roberts pleaded not guilty to the above charge preferred against him by P.C. J. M. Jones. P.C. J. M. Jones testified that at 11 on Thursday night, he was on duty in High Street, Bala, in company with Inspector Morgane. He saw defendant going along High Street on horseback, drunk; he went to him, stopped the horse. and advised him to dismount, and put the horse in the stable, but he refused. The Inspector also tried to persuade him to dismount, and offered to find him a place for the horse and a bed for himself. He, however, refused to do anything. He would not release the reins, and they had to take the horse from him by force, and lock defendant up for the night. Inspector Morgans corroborated, The Bench imposed a fine of 5s., in addition to the payment of 7s. costs. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.-At thp same court, Robert Edwards, a well known character was charged by Inspector Morgans, with being drunk and disorderly on the previous evening. ASSAULT,—Robert Edwards was also charged by P.C. Daniel Davies, with assaulting him in the cells on Thursday evening, tho assault consisting of a brutal kick in the abdomen, when the con- stable was in the act ot searching him. Inspector Morgans added that defendant's conduct was in- tolerable. Defendant pleaded guilty to both charges. In delivering sentence the Chairman stated prisoner had a very long list of convictions. For being drunk and disorderly the Bench fined him 10s plus the costs or 14 days. As to the ¡' assault they considered this a much more serious offence. and fined him £ 1 in addition to the costs or 14 days in default. The Bench observed that defendant ought to be ashamed of himself, assault- ing the police as he did in the execution of their duty. The sentence was directed to run concur- rently. SHOW AND SPORTS. The annual Horticultural, Dog and Poultry Shows, Athletic Sports and Horse Trotting Com- petitions were held here on Thursday last, under the auspices of the Bala Cycling Club. The Presidents this year were Sir H. B. Robertson, Pale; Col. Burton, Eryl Aran; Mr. It. J. LI. Price, Ithiwlas; and Col. Evans Lloyd, Moelygainedd. The following acted as Judges—Horticultural Show: Mr. Forder, Ruthin, and Mr. Roberts, Tanybwlch. Bread: Mr. T. M. Rowlands, Llan- gollen. Dogs and Poultry: Mr. George Rosser, Neath. Athletic Sports: Messrs. J. C. Evans, R. Hughes, and Dr, Williams. Horse Trotting, Cart Horses, &c.: Mr. E. It. Jenkins, Bodweni, and Mr. Thos. Jones, Brynmelyn. Starters in the Sports: w Messrs. Wm. Owen and W. T. Jones. Handicappers: Messrs. J. Parry Evans and J. C. Evans. Clerk of the Course: Mr. R. LI. Jones. General Secretary Mr. T. R. Dakin. The Rhos Silver Prize Band rendered good service during the day. The Shows and Sports were held this year in the same field; this was a decided improvement on last year. The Horticultural Exhibitions were on view in a capacious marquee; so also were the Poultry. The innovation greatly improved the appearance of the Shows. The dogs were as usual properly benched by Messrs. Spratts. Although the Horticultural Exhibits were not so numerous as last year, never- theless, those that were on view were up to the usual standard. A splendid class of Dogs and Poultry were shown, the entries being drawn from all parts of North Wales. The Athletic Sports claimed a numerous ent.iy, in fact, there were a larger number of competitors than were seen here in any previous year. The same can also be said of the Horse Trotting and Farmer's Horses. The competitions were keen. ATHLETIC SPORTS. Foot Race, 120 yards handicap (open). 1 F. C. Dean, Wrexham; 2 Richard Evans, Bala. Bicycle race, one mile handicap (confined to the county of Merioneth). 1 G. LI. Williams, Barmouth; 2 Wm. Jones, Church street, Blaenau Festiniog. Tug of War. Winners, Mr. R. Roberts's team. Foot race, one mile handicap (open). 1 F. C. Dean, 2 Hugh Edwards, Blaenau Festiniog. Wheelbarrow race. 1 F. C. Dean, 2 Walter Salter, Bala. Bicycle race, two miles handicap (open). 1 James Lewis, Wrexham; 2 J. R. Williams, Blaenau Festiniog. Foot race. half mile handicap (confined to the county of Merioneth). 1 Hugh Edwards, Blaenau ,I Festiniog 2 Thomas Morris, Bala. High Jump. 1 F. C. Dean, 2 Richard Evans. Hurdle race, 220 yards handicap (open). 1 F. C. Dean, 2 Ted Jones, Rhosvmedre. Foot race, 120 yards, for boys under 16. 1 Teddy Watkins, 2 Jonathan Jones. Special foot race, 120 yards, for children under 16. 1 D. E. Evans. 2 Willie Edwards. Consolation bicycle race, half mile. 1 J. D. Jones, Blaenau Festiniog; 2 R. H. Roberts, Bala. Consolation foot race, 200 yards. 1 Tom Hughes, Bala; 2 R. H. Williams. Bala. Trotting race, one mile, for cobs 14 and under 15 hands. 1 Evan Lewis, Bala 2 Owen Williams, Tyisa, Cor wen. Trotting race. for ponies under 14 hands. 1 Morris Jones, Frongoch 2 John Pugh, Nantfach, For t he best col), 14 and under 15 hands. 1 John Jones' Penlan, Llangollen. Extra Prize Trotting race, one mile, for cobs 15 hands and under. First prize, £ 4 second, zEl. 1 Owen Williams. Corwen 2 Mr. Freme, Druid. Best cart horse. 1 Wm. Evans, Cerrigllwydioii; 2 Griff Evans, Fedw. Best team of horses. 1 Griff Evans. Fedw. COUNTY COURT. The bi-monthly County Court was held at the County Hall on Friday last, before His Honour Judge William Evans. TRESPASS. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES.—Hugh Jones, Cae Iago, Llandderfel, claimed £ 9 15s. from Wil- liam Roberts, Fotty Ganol, Llandderfel, for trespass, &c. The particulars of claim were: Damage by defendant's cattle and sheep trespassing, £7 19s.; loss of pasture of two heifers owing to defendant's neglect in not maintaining fence in repair, jSl; expenses incurred by plaintiff in erecting and repairing fence which defendant was liable to maintain, 16s. Total C9 15s. Defendant counter- claimed E12 15s., made up as follows Damages caused by plaintiff's cattle and sheep trespassing upon defendant's land, E9. Damages caused by plaintiff's dog trespassing on defendant's land and disturbing defendant's cattle and sheep, £3. Damages caused by plaintiff's fowls trespassing on defendant's land, 15s. Total, £ 12 15s. Mr. J. It Jordan, Bala, acted for plaintiff, and Mr. R. Guthrie Jones, Dolgelley, represented defendant. Hugh Jones, the plaintiff, said defendant lived on an adjoining farm. The farms belonged to different landlords. In June, 1897, the defendant's sheep trespassed on his land, and this continued daily for 13 months. He saw as many as 30 sheep tres- passing at the same time. He admitted that some of his sheep trespassed on defendant's land in November of the same year. Defendant drove them away with his dog. Defendant told him in May, 1897, that lie would fence, but he did not do so. Plaintiff consequently lost two months pasture for two heifers. His cattle trespassed four times on defendant's land, and his sheep twice. His dog trespassed once. He used to keep his sheep on Ffriddneta, but was obliged to take them away in nine days as they strayed owing to defendant's fence. Defendant partly repaired the fence last November. There were gaps in defendent's part of fence at Ffridducha. Defend- ant sent te him three times to complain about the trespass of his cattle; Thirty of his (plaintiff's) sheep trespassed in November, 1897. Defendant put some wire fencing between his land and Ffridducha. John Jones said he was once tenant of the land held by defendant. He knew the place the last 43 years. He enclosed the land and fenced it. It was a mound with thorns towards the place now occupied by defendant. It is the custom to fence to keep sheep from going out and to prevent other sheep from coming in. Roberts bad turned the fence to keep the sheep in but not to prevent ingress by other sheep. Wit- ness, continuing, said the land enclosed be- longed to his landlord. There was a boundary line but no fence. He put the fence up for his protection. There was no agreement between him and the adjoining tenant. Robert Rowlands stated that he had seen defendant's sheep on plaintiff's land. He also saw plaintiff's sheep on defendant's land. There were several gaps in the fence be- tween defendant's land and Ffridducba. Another witness, Evan Jones, stated that the fence between defendant's land and Ffridducha was very bad. R. R. Roberts, Estate Agent, Corwen, said the custom with adjoining farmers was to fence dis- tinct parts. He bad seen plaintiff's and defendant's fences. Plaintiff's were in a good state of repair, Iut defendant's were in a bad state. The charges made by plaintiff were all less that he would him- self have charged. It was the custom to divide the cost of long lengths of boundaries. The fence runs partly on plaintiff's side, and partly on that of defendant.—William Roberts, the defendant, said he was under no obligation to repair the fence. He occupied the farm under a verbal agreement. The fence was better than what it was when he went to the farm. Plaintiff never spoke to him about the fence. Plaintiff was under an obligation to fence half the boundary.—His Honour said the evidence given showed that the fence between Cae Iago and Ffridducha was a fence erected by witness, John Jones, a good many years ago, and maintained solely by him during his occupation of the farm, and there was no evidence, no distinct evidence of any period when there was an altera- tion of any obligation to repair. The present condition of the fence showed possibly and pro- bably that there had been a modification of the old obligation, and the fence showed clearly that the tenant of Ffridducha took certain parts of the responsibility, and does repair portions of the fence. They then had the evidence of custom, which was said to be uniform in this part, that the fence between various lands is maintained at the cost of the tenants respectively, and this fence showed evidence of such a custom. So far as the ownership of the premises make any difference one has to consider whether it is a grant or pre- scription, It was clear that the two farms are adjoining, that the fence between the two is maintained in different sections by the different owners. The state of the fence was such that the sheep from both farms trespassed upon one another's land, in different degrees. If there was, as he thought there was, an obligation on the part of William Roberts to maintain the portion of the fence between his property and the other, he thought he did not maintain it properly, and so far as the evidence led him to judge Hugh Jones did his part, so he thought justice would be met by giving judgment to Hugh Jones for L5. being the excess of damage by defendant over that by plaintiff. CLAIM FOR WAGES.—Thomas M. Davies. Gwnodl Fawr, Cynwyd. sued David Pugh, Bwlchgarneddog for £ 11 12s. 6d. balance of wages due to him as servant when at Bwlchgarneddog. Mr. R. Guthrie Jones represented plaintiff, and Mr. Jordan acted for defendant. Defendant's wife, who appears to have engaged him and to have all to do with him, denied that the whole of the money was due. She paid into court £ 3 4s. 5d., alleging this to be the balance due. Plaintiff stated he had been engaged at the end of May, 1898, to serve until May, 1899, the wages agreed upon being £ 19. and an additional 1 £1 if he suited. He agreed to abandon £2 15s. Od. of claim, so that the net sum he applied for was £ 8 17s. 6d. Defendant's wife said she knew in a fortnight or three weeks that he would not suit, and after some time gave him notice, but he refused to go away. She told him if he stayed on she could only pay him at the rate of £13 per annum. She bad agreed with him that he was to do all the husbandry, and asked the extent of her farm. Mrs Pugh said it was 64 acres. There were 2 horses, and 5 to 7 cows. The farm consisted of 16 to 18 acres of bay, and 12 to 13 acres of corn. It was held that there had been no change in the contract. Judgment was given for Z8 17s. 6d. less amount paid into court. There were also a number of undisputed cases which were disposed of by the Registrar.
BARMOUTH.
BARMOUTH. A RECORD.—The largest number of visitors ever noticed on the beach was on Monday, when the lad Johnnv Tanks was drowned. THE S.S. JUBILEE.-—This little boat which plies between Barmouth and Penmaenpool is well patronised by the visitors. It has never been so busily engaged since its first voyage on the Ferrv. CONGREGATIONALISM.—The Rev. Dr. Newman Hall preached on Sunday last to large congregations at the English Congregational Chapel. He will occupy the same pulpit next Sunday. FIRE BRIGADE,—A correspondent writes:—It is almost increditable that a town like Barmouth is without provisions to extinguish fire. Will the local authority take a lesson from the recent fire at Paris House, and take immediate steps to provide the necessary plant ? But for the services of the Shropshire Volunteers, and the good use they made of the Corsygedol Hotel buckets, the consequences of the recent Are would have been much more serious. CONCERT.—A grand concert was given on Tues- day night at the Assembly Rooms, under the presidency of Dr. Charles Williams, Hengwm, in aid of re-roofing the Llanabed Church. The rooms were well filled before the appointer time, and the concert was a complete success. The accompanist was Mrs. Arthur Hughes, who did her work admirably. The following was the programme:— Overture, Albion Wreath," the Orchestra Band chorus, On the Ramparts," the Barmouth Male Voice Choir; pianoforte solo, Serende Espagnola," Miss Abraham song, My sweetheart of the long ago," Mr. T. Abraham chorus, Soldiers Chorus," the Male Voice Choir; song, "Cujus Animom," Mr. E. M. Evans; song, An old World Serenade," Miss Hughes song, Mrs. Hay; overture, Cambria Wreath," the Orchester; song, "Shepherd's Cradle," Miss Maggie Evans; musical sketch, An evening at the Theatre," Mr. T. Abraham; song, Loch Lomond," Miss Hughes; sketches, the Royal Magnets pianoforte solo, Prelude No. 3 in D. Minor," Miss Abraham song, Song of Paradise," Miss E. M. Evans; song, frs. Hay; sketches, the Royal Magnets. The singing of the National Anthem terminated the meeting.
Merionethshire Force.
Merionethshire Force. The annual infpection of the members of the above Force (which is in command of Major Best) took place on the 10th 11th and 12th inst. The Inspecting Officer was Major the Hon. C. G. Legge. The Inspector expressed his satisfaction with the smart appearance of the men and with the manner in which the official and record books were kept at at head-quarters. Great credit is due to the Chief Constable for having brought the Force to such a high standard. It also reflects to to the credit of the Merionethshire Force that Inspector Morgan, Bala, is one of six chosen for the final selection of a Chief Constable for Mont- gomeryshire. Inspector Morgan has been an ex- cellent officer and has given the general satisfac- tion since he joined the force as a common police- man 21 years ago. Superintendent Jones also joined about the same time, and climbed almost to the top of the ladder.
LLANILAR.
LLANILAR. At HOS AC EFFAITH.—Paliam mae golwg mor hagr ar dwba'r pentref ? Am ei fod bob arnser vn llawn diod. BLGEILIAETH CARMEL.—Sibrvdir fod gan y Carmeliaid ddymuniad am gael bii<rail i wylio en corlan, ac y carent roddi galyad i tin o bregetlnvyr mwyaf gobeitliiol ac addewidiol yn mhlith gweiiii- dogion ieuainc y Corph. Os sylweddolir y dym- uniad arddercliog yma, nis gellir llai na datgan yn hoew, Carmel ffodus." ^X0THKK. STRUCTURE IX DANGER. —Not a nidge this time, however, but liar's church tower. In passing by on Sunday we could not help notic- ing the ugly and ominous bulging of the wall just above and about the belfry window on the west side. It looks as if the rain water from the steeple finds its way into the centre of the wall. Have a look at it, Alessrs. Churchwardens, instantly, and report to the Rev. Vicar instanter. DERIVATION OF THE NAME" ADAL.The word "Adal" is a corruption of the word Adail," which means "a building" (hence "adeilad." "adeilad- aeth &c.) from ail,"meaning a wattle or that which is alternate" (hence "gwiail," "eilio," &c.). The ancient Britons or Welsh people made their houses by driving- stakes, placed about two feet apart, into the ground, and to these stakes or posts osiers were wattled (" eilio "), and then plastered over with clay. &c (It will be seen that the modern use of laths and mortar is only an im- provement on the primitive method of our fore- fathers). The osier-holt of the liar district was situated a mile to the south of the present viUuge on the rio-lit bank of the river Adal—now known as Cw m Coedllys—and thither the inhabitants re- paired their way when in want of osiers for build- ing purposes (gwiail adail). And thus it was that the stream became to be known as the river Adail. [ADA e shall only be happy at any time to give Ilarian" or any other correspondent any information in connection with the village and its immediate vicinity.] I CLADDEDIGAETH MR. JOHN LLOYD. 1 rydnawn ddydd Ian, wythnos i heddvw, daear- wyd yr hyn oedd farwol o'n hvnaws cvfaill John Lloyd, yn mynwent y plwyfyn Llanilar, gyda phob arwydd o alar, mawr a dwvs. Cafodd gladdedig- aeth tywysogaidd, ac yr oedd vn andwg wrth weled y fath dyrfa fawr wedi ynigynull i dalu y deyrngcd olaf o barch i'r ymadawedig fod gwr mawr welli syrthio yn Israel. Ni welwyd erioed v fatli angladd yn yr ardal o'r blaen. Cvfrifwvd llawn cant o gerbvdau yn y cvnhebrwng, ac iiis v gallem lai na theimlo rywfodd yn ddiolehgar wrth Yelerl y fath w.arogaeth ddiamheuol vn cael ci dalu i fywyd didwyll a cliymhongar ein eyfaill. Gwas- anaethwvd wrth y ty gan y Parch. Thomas Levi a'r 1 aich. William Jones, a chanwvd "Lausanne" i'r geiriau, •• Mae n nghyfeillion adre'11 invned." o dan arweiniad' -I,lr.. W. R. Jones, cyn eodi. Gwasan- aetliwvd yn yr Eglwys ae wrtli v bedd gan y Parch. J. F. Lloyd, Vicar Llanilar, a'r Parch. — Lewis. Vicar, Llanddeiniol. Yr oedd tyrfafawr wedi ym- gynull Any fvnwent, ac wedi canu hen emyn: yr adg> fodiad, Bydd myrdd o ryfeddodau," dywed- wyd yehydig eiriau pwrpasol a theimladwv mm v Parch. T. Levi, gwemidog yr ymadawedig. Dywedodd Mr. Levi nad oedd efe vn arfer dweyd dim ar achlysuron eyffelyb, ond y dvdd hwnw an- hawdd oedd tewi, oherwvdd nicl bob amser yr oeddvnt yn claddu gwr fel eu cvfaill lioff, John Lloyd. Ar gais cvfeillion a thrwv garedigrwvdd y Vicar yn unig y dywedai ef ychydig eiriau. Yr oedd ef, fel gweinidog y Tabernacl, wedi cael man- tais ddigyffelyb i adnabod John Lloyd vn drwvadl. A'i dystiolaeth ef oedd mai dyn hynaws," a Christion gloew, caredig ydoedd. Yr oedd wedi ei gyn- ysgaeddu a galluoedd meddyliol tuhwnt i'r cyffredin. Yr oedd wedi darllen llawer, ac yr oedd yn ddyn gweithgar ac ymadroddus iawn. Tra yn was a thra yn berchenog parhaodd trwv vr oil vn Gristion ufudd a diwyd. 13u ei fywyd ef yn well o'i Grist- ionogaeth trwythodd ac ymeangodd ei gvmeriad. Bu yn ddiacon ffyddlawn am flvnyddau lawer, ac yr oedd yn (Ida ganddo ddweyd v dydd hwnw na fu y swydd yn up tramgwydd na rhwystr i John Lloyd. Ni wnaeth ef ymgodi ac vmchwyddo ond yn hytrach iselhau a dyfod yn nes ac vn fwv gweith- gar. Wrth wrandaw ar dystiolaeth Mr. Levi i gymeriad llawn ac addfed John Lloyd nis gallem lai na synu wrth ei symud mor ddisyfvd, a galw i y I gof eiriau Dr. Guthrie fel esboniad ar achlysur eyffelyb, sef God shook the tree, the ripest fell." Er iddo syrthio yn pilodau ei ddyddiau, eto melus meddwl yr erys ei waith, oherwydd.— Y mae'r byd yn fwy na'r beddrod, Dyn yn fwv na'i oes Ni cha gwaith y gweithiwr ddarfod Gyda'i loes. Nos Saboth traddododd Mr. Levi bregeth angladdol yn y Taberiiael, a chanwyd anthem goffadwriaethol.
CAPEL TRISANT.
CAPEL TRISANT. CYNGIIERDI).SIif y Ile bychan prydferth hwn ychydig y naill du i Bontarfynach fydenwog. Lie bychan, tawel, ydyw, ond er hvnv, enwog am ei weithiau mwn. ^n y gymdogaeth lion y mae Frongoch Mine a Cwmwydion mine. Ond nid at y 11 e yr ydym am alw sylw yn bresenol ond at v cjngheidd ardderchog a gvnhaliwyd vma nos Fercher, Awst 16eg. Cafwyd cynnulliad da a chyngherdd rhagorol. Yn absenoldEfu y llywydd appwyntiedig, sef Dr. Morgan, Pontrhvdvgroes, cymmerwyd y gadair gan y Parch. T. M." Jones, J.P., i^bytty Ystwytb, a llanwodd hi fel arfer, yn ddeheuig a doniol. Wedi anerchiad pwrpasol ganddo aed trwy y rhaglen a ganlyn :-Anerchiarl barddonol gan Mr. T. J. Evans. Ty'nclawdd; unawd, Y Wlad a Garaf Fi Mr. 'W. Evans. Birmingham; unawd, 'Rwy'n Myn'd," Mr. Isaac Jones, Penllwyn; "Pan lesmeirio fy Nghalon," Parti o'r He; adroddiad, Charge of the Light Brigade," Mr. J. Morgan, Ysbytty; unawd, Y Fam a'i Baban,"Miss Nellie Pierce, Llanbadarn: unawd, Y Bwthyn Bach To Gwellt." Mr. D. J. Lewis, Ferndale; unawd, "Y Gardotes Fach," Miss Katie Pierce, Penllwyn Bedd y Dyn TJawd," Parti o'r lie unawd, The London Bridge," Mr. Evans, Birmingham, encoriwyd ef a chanodd "The Village Blacksmith adroddiad, "Wil Bryan a'r Cloc," Mr. D. Rhys Jones, Patagonia, encoriwyd ond gwrthodwyd ail adrodd; unawd, Yr hen Fardd yn ei Gadair," Mr. Jones, Penllwyn; unawd, "Yr Ornest," Mr. Lewis, Ferndale; unawd "Yr hen Gerddor," Miss Nellie Pierce unawd, Y Cadach Gwyn," Miss Katie Pierce, encoriwyd' hi a chanodd yn swynol, Ta, Taunawd, Cvmru lynyddig," Mr. Evans, Birmingham; anthem, A'r Don o flaen Gwyntoedd," gan gor y He. Ar ol talu y diolchiadau arferol a gynygiwvd gan y Parch. R. Gwmryn Jones, Trisant, a chanu yr anthem genedlaethol. Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau,"ymwahanodd pawb gan dystiolaethu ein bod wedi cael cyngherdd rhagorol. Melus, moes mwy.
LLWYNGWRIL.
LLWYNGWRIL. W EDDING.—On Wednesday the 16th a marriage was solemnized at the C.M. Chapel between Miss Anne Catherine Griffith, elder daughter of Mr. Thomas Griffith, Cambrian Stores, and Mr. Richard Williams, B.A., third son of the late Rev Griffith Williams of Talsarnau. The officiating ministers were the Rev. I. Jones Williams, Llandderfel, (brother of the bridegroom) and E. V. Humphreys. Miss Eunice Griffith, sister of the bride, was brides- maid and Mr. Josiah Williams, Chester, youngest brother of the bridegroom, was best man. The bride being very popular and much esteemed in the neighbourhood the picturesque village of Llwyn- gwril was gaily decorated in honour of the event. The bride wore a dress of white Merveilleux silk and she carried a superb bouquet of white roses and liles. The bridesmaid's dress was of white- figured silk and she carried a bouquet of tea roses. The bride was given away by her father, and the little chapel was full of interested spectators. The guests present at the ceremony and the breakfast, in addition to the bridal party and the officiating ministers, &c., included Mrs. Williams. Bala (mother of the bridegroom) Mr. Thomas Griffith (father of the bride); Mr. Edward Williams. Colwyn Bay (brother of the bridegroom) Mr. W. I A. Griffith, Gwalia House, and Mrs: Griffith, Mr. J. M. Griffith (brothers of the bride): Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Maesffynon, Dolgelley; Mr. Rees, Aber- dovev, Miss A. E. Evans, Dolgelley; Mrs. Jones. Carnarvon; Mr. J. S. Williams, Llanrwst, &c. The presents, from their number and costliness, bore evidence to the well-deserved popularity enjoyed by the young couple among a wide circle of friends. In the afternoon the happy couple left by the 2.15 train for Chester, en route for Keswick and the Lakes, where the honeymoon will be spent.
ABERDOVEY.
ABERDOVEY. ARRIVALS.—On Saturday the ship America ar- rived with deals from Canada. On Sunday the s.s. Iolite arrived with a cargo of cement for rail- way export. SAD DEAFH OF A NATIVR-The following appeared in a London paper: Dr. Oswald, held an inquest on Idwal William Milcox Pughe, 31. medical student, Harleyford Iload, Lambeth. From the evidence of Mrs. Saile, it aopeared that the deceased a few years ago arrived in London as a medical student at one of the London Hospital*. He unfortunately gave way to drink, and for a little time, became an inmate at. the Bethlehem Hospital. On the 17th inst., he was found in his bed with a basin full of blood by his side. From medical evidence it appeared that deceased bad broken a medicine bottle, and severed the femoral artery with the glass. Verdict, suicide while temporarily insane. CONCERT.—On Wednesday evening of last week a concert was held at the Aberdovev National School in aid of the school. The chair was oc- cupied by the vicar, the Rev. J. Rowlands, and the accompanist was Miss Rowlands, Sea View Terrace. The following is the programme :—Pianoforte solo. Mrs. Bonner; song, "Folded Wings,"Miss Gwladys Roberts, LlaneHv; recitation, My first and last appearance," Mr. Trench; song, The Minstrel Boy." Mr. Sidney Gotto; a 40 minutes dialogue, The joint household," Misses Mabel and Margorie Stringer (visitors); glee, Canys bachgen a aned i 111 Aberdovev Glee Party: recitation, The IriLI Schoolmaster." Mr. F. A. Stringer: son- The promises of Life." Miss Gwladys Roberts: selections on the Gramophone. r-omic sketches and "Bells of Gotto ileii twilight comes." Miss Mattel SiringeV: song, Awake Released," Mr. Sidney Gotto;' lvcit-ition „• My Grandfather's [Story." Mr. F. A. Stringer; glee, "What are these?" Aberdowv Glee Partyf Go(I save the Queen." The rendering of Folded ^nngs," •• The Irish Schoolmaster." and the Minstrel Boy." arc always favourites a,1 Aberdovev. were given a great applause. Selec- tions on the gramophone and the pianoforte solo by Mrs. Bonner were also good, both being encored several times. The rooms were crowded, and a net sum of ClO was received.
BARMOUTH IiiSTRICT COUNCIL.
BARMOUTH IiiSTRICT COUNCIL. Councillors Owen "Williams (presidins-). John Richards. Hugh Evans. I). E. Davies. William Owen. Edward Williams. H. Wvnne Williams Owen W. Morris, Richard Roberts. Messrs. William George (clerk). Owen Jones (assistant clerk), and John Adams (surveyor). SURVETOR'S i;\ I'l.ANATION. The Surveyor asked permission to make a personal explanation with regard to the charge made against him by Mr. Pugh Jones, the assistant auditor, in regard to the question of not keeping a stock book. He had a stock book, and every item that was ordered during last year and hadn't been used during that period bad been duly recorded in it. He took stock of all materials in hand at the end of last year, 31st March, and entered them in that book, and all materials in that stock used since were recorded also, and during his-period as Surveyor he had had no stock in hand except few water pipes. The Assistant Auditor last year advised him to keep a copy of all "the contents of the order book for safety. That up to date he had neglected to do for which neo-lpct he begged their (the Council's) pardon. He never dreamt that such copy was required for the pur- pose of the audit, knowing well that the annual audits were carried out during the previous four years without such books, and he (Mr. Adams) was of the opinion (wrongly of course), that the original document or book was the most appro- priate one for the purpose of audit. Probably he misunderstood the advice given him by Mr. Giifliths, the auditor; he understood him. to be perfectly satisfied with their method, and to t,ll him to adhere to it. as they could not then go wrong. It appeared now that Mr. Hugh Jones thought otherwise. Councillor Hugh Evans thought it advisable to have the stock and store book produced at every meeting. Councillor Morris agreed, and it was resolved that the suggestions made by the Assistant Auditor of the Local Government Board be adopted. MIXED BATHING. The Clerk read the following letttcr :— 17. Marine Terrace. August 17th. 1899. DEAR SIR.—In an evening paper for to-day I see it stated on account of a complaint from a "Father Wilcox" in regard to bathing here the men's bathing machines are to be placed 100 yds away from the ladies. May 1. as a pater familias and a parson, be allowed to say that I think this is a great pity and mistake. By taking a machine next to my wife's I have been able to teach her to swim, and if you compel me to bathe at a distance from her she is obliged to be among strangers, instead of having me near her to help, and both the pleasure and usefulness of being able to bathe together will be spoiled in fiiture. If the men are obliged to wear a proper bathing dress, not mere drawers there need be no indecencies, and if your Council appointed some officer to superintend the bathing, who took immediate action against any offender, an example would soon cure any trouble. He might be given power to order off any who were not by the boxes for the purpose of bathing. I may say I have seen no cases of indecencies, but many instances of paients bath- ing with their children, which, in my opinion, ought to be encouraged, and not hindered. This Father Wilcox is I presume a gentleman who calls himself father," but who knows nothing of the pleasures of real fatherhood, and yet, I suppose, he has often pronounced over man and wife-let. no man put asunder," and be ought to be one of the last to seek to separate man and wife in a healthy and innocent enjoyment. I venture to think that with a little trouble and thought some other arrangement can be made by which any indecencies can be prevented without punishing many innocent pleasure seekers. As I am only a stranger, I merely sign myself, yours faithfully, A Parson and a Genuine Father (laughter). The Survey orjstated that he had seen Mr. Davies, the bathing machine proprietor, in reference to making a line of demarcation" between the sexes, but he (Mr. Davies) said he would not pre- vent promiscuous bathing, "loumay summons me if you like," he said, I'll defend myself. I would rather pay a fine than alter my present way of allowing people to bathe." Councillor D. E. Davies said they allowed mixed bathing in other places, and he did not see why they should be stricter in Barmouth. Capt. Evan Richards said they were losing the best 100 yards on the beach by separating the sexes. Councillors Wynne Williams and O. W. Morris were deputed to visit the spot and report. COLLECTOR'S BOND. It was resolved to leave the question of increasing the amount of the collector's bond from Z200 to 9,300 to the Guardians. MAIN PIPE. The Surveyor stated that, after a visit of in- spection, he was satisfied that no one interfered with the main pipe at Brynmynacli, as had been complained.
Sad Case of Drowning at Barmouth.
Sad Case of Drowning at Barmouth. It is seldom that a case of drowning occurs at Barmouth, but it is our painful duty to record one this week. The sad occurence took place on Monday afternoon, the victim being a native of the place, named John Tank, a little boy of the age at nine, residing with his widowed mother at 2, Morfin Terrace. His father, who died some three or four years ago, was a postman. It appears that about three o'clock on "Monday afternoon the unfortunate youth went to bathe with other lads of about the same age, to a spot near The Island," where, it seems, bathing is prohibited. There is, however, no warning posted up, although a police officer had warned several children to go elsewhere a short time. before the fatality happened. After being in the water a short time the boy got out of his depth and suddenly disappeared. One of his companions made several efforts to find him, whilst another went ashore for assistance, and the body wa soon recovered by a boatman named Lewis Edwards. The news soon spread through the town, and naturally caused no little excitement. Much sympathy was expressed on all hands with Mrs. Tankj whose youngest son the poor bey was. THE INQUEST. The inquest was held at the Police Station on Tuesday afternoon, before Mr. R. O. Jones, Coroner. The jury was as follows:—Messrs. Divid Ellis Davies (Foreman), William Owen, Edward Wil- liams, J. Price Jones, John Parry, G. Arthur Williams, David Aspinall, Robert Griffith (Smith), Robert Griffith (Bristol House), John Lloyd (Fruiterer), Phillip Jones, Owen Parry, and Lewis Owen Evans. Griffith Arthur Williams, 2, Morfin Terrace, living next door to where the deceased resided, identified the body. The deceased, he said, was nine years of age, and his father was the late.John Tank, who was a postman. He saw him last alive- by the front door between one and two o'clock. About three o'clock his (witness) little boy came running home to say that he was drowned. Wit- ness proceeded to the spot where he had been bathing, and beard a boatman say that be could see him. The boatman then raised him and brought him ashore. He was quite dead. Witness and a young doctor tried artificial respiration but it was then hopeless. The slope, witness added, was very sudden at this spot. He did not consider it a safe spot for bathing, especially for young children. the slope being sudden. He did not know that there was a warning posted up warning people not to go there. By the Jury: He was aware that the place was not authorised as a place for bathing he was also- aware that little children Barmouth children especially—did bathe here, and there and every- where along the beach. It must have been seven- or eight feet deep where he was drowned. The water was quite calm at the time. The tide was going out. Police Sergeant Williams: Do you know the police are in the habit, as much as they can, pre- venting bathing in this place .'—Witness: Yes, you are sending people away continually. You do your best.—I suppose you didn't see P.C. Jones sending four children away from there about half-an-hour before!-No, I wasn't there. Humphrey Richards, eight, years of age, Cl vndu. 9 Barmouth, said that he was well acquainted with the decased. They went to bathe to- gether on Monday afternoon, by the island. He saw deceased in the deep water. He did not see him disappear. He lost him and shouted for him. As he could not see him be went ashore and in- formed Lewis Edwards, who came and looked for him. Deceased could not swim. They were not long in the water, it was not very hot. Replying to Sergt Williams witness stated that be knew they were not allowed to bathe there. The Jury returned a verdict of Accidentally Drowned and added a rider to the effect that it was desirable to have a warning notice posted up at the spot. They also passed a vote of condolence with the widow.
DOLGELLEY.
DOLGELLEY. BEGGING.—At a special sessions on Thursday, Michael Brilley was charged by P.C. Ben Evans with soliciting alms, and was fined 2s. 6d. and costs. LICENSING OBJECTION.—It is stated that a strong objection will be made to the renewal of a license of one of the public houses of the district at the next licensing sessions. THE FREE LIBRARY.—The committee appointed to take into consideration the unsatisfactory state of the Free Library are busy at work again, and arc in negotiations with the landlord of a certain house as to its rental for the Free Library. A PICNIC.—The young men of Bethel chapel are entering with much ardour into the task of clearing the debt that remains on the chapel, and they have arranged a picnic to be held at Garth- moelau, on Wednesday next, the proceeds of which will be devoted towards clearing the debt. PASTORAL.—It is rumoured that the Rev. E Trevor Evans, Llanfachreth, has been asked to undertake the pastoral duties in a large church, but that he has refused. It is also rumoured that the Rev. R. Morris, M.A., has received two pressing invitations, one from London and another from a large church in Carnarvonshire. PERSONAL.—The Cymru for August contains a photo of E. Griffiths, Esq., J.P., Springfield, standing by what is known as Careg y Big;" also a photo of a picnic party which vised Llys Brad- wen and Eg-lwys Coel, together with a photo of three historical places. The writer who gives the account of the visit seems to have been dreaming part of the way as he seems to have got muddled, and his geography seems to be far from correct. The photos arc fair. UNCONSCIOUS ON THE HIGHWAY.—On Tuesday morning information was received at the Police Station, that a tramp had been found unconscious on the highway near Bontnewydd Station. P.C. Richard Owen and Mr. Thomas Parry, relieving officer, went there immediately, and he was brought to the Infirmary at the Union Workhouse, and he returned to consciousness during the after- noon. The unconsciousness was probably due to a slight sunstroke. bu. WILLIAMS' SCHOOL.—The following pupils from Dr. Williams' School have been successful at the South Kensington examination in botany. Advanced stange: Charlotte Evans, and Mary Ellis, Dolgelley; and Mary Webb, Birkenhead. Elementary:—Elsie Hughes, Nesta Edwards, and Nancy Owen, Dolgelley, May Jones, Llanuwchllyn Vivian Finnis, Dolgelley; Cottie Roberts, Llan- uwchllyn Catherine Waring, Dolgelley, and Annie Williams, Llanberis. C.M. FESTIVA Secretary of the C.M. Sunday School Festival has issued a circular to the Sunday Schools, stating that the appointed con- ductor of the coming festival—Mr. R. Davies, Dol- gelley-has resigned. A copy of the resignation has also been sent which states that Mr. Davies resigns owing to the appearance of letters written by one of the ministers of the district which was published in a Welsh local paper. The Secretary asks that the resignation be taken into considera- tion in all the schools, and that a resolution be sent on it to the Sunday School meeting to be held at Llanfachreth, September 10th. The minister's letters has been the topic of much talk, and it is generally considered that it was very unfair and entirely uncalled for. PUBLIC EXAM the Aberystwyth Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday last,- before Mr. Registrar Joseph Davies, Howell Williams, of Tynllwyn, near Dolgelley, farmer, attended for his public examination, which was conducted by Mr. James Williams, from the office of the Official Receiver in Bankruptcy, Carmarthen. Mr. W. C. Jones, from the office of Messrs. Lloyd George & George, Solicitors, Criccieth, appeared for the bankrupt. The bankrupt statement of affairs show liabilities to the amount of £ 271 lls. 10d.. and assets after deducting P,18 5s. lid. for preferential creditors amounting to £92 4s. Id., leaving a deficiency of P-179 7s. 9d. The receiving order was made on the bankrupt's own petition on the 21st July. and at a meeting of creditors, held at the Town Hall, Aberystwyth, on the 9th August. the estate was left in the hands of the Official Receiver to wind up in the ordinary course. The bankrupt stated that he was compelled to file his petition, owing to an execution having been issued against his effects by Mrs Cbidlaw Robert, of Bryn- tirion, Dolgelley, a creditor for £110, money lent in February, 1899 on the security of a Bill of Sale, which however had not been re-registered. He attributed the insolvency to losses of horses and cattle, the long illness of his wife, and the depres- sion in farming. After a lengthy hearing, the Registrar ordered the examination to be adjourned to the 19th September, at 2 p.m. THE EQum1.-Announcement has been made that Inspector E. A. Sandford Fawcett, of the Local Government Board, will hold a local enquiry into the petition made by the Rural District Council against the extension of the boundary of the Urban District at the County Hall, Wednesday, August 30th, FIR E.-On Saturday morning fire broke out in the attic of one of the houses in Caxton Buildings. A number of clothes were destroyed, but the fire was extinguished before it made much damage. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL The ordinary meeting was held on Tuesday even- ing. In the absence of the Chairman (Mr. J. Meyrick Jones, J.P., who was attending the Association at Carnarvon), Dr. John Jones was voted to the chair, and there were also present Messrs. Richard Richards John Jones, John E. Jones, Thomas Parry, Edward Williams, and John Edwards (members), Richard Barnett (assistant clerk), William Jones (surveyor), and E. R. Jones (rate colleetor). SKINXKKS ARMS. The Clerk informed the Council that no further communication had been received as to the proposed alterations at the Skinners Arms. Mr. R. Richards asked if they could [not ask for the lowest price the owners would give for the part the Council were in need of to widen the street. It was stated that the Council had decided to drop the idea of buying the land at the last meeting and that it could not be further entertained without a notice of motion. CROSSBY BUILDINGS. The Surveyor informed the Council that a sum- mons had been issued against the owners of the Crossby Buildings, and that the case was to come before the magistrates at the meeting on Tuesday next. After some discussion it was decided to apply for ^n adjournment of the case, and Messrs. John Edwards, Richard Richards and Edward Williams were appointed committee to confer on the matter. SMITHFIKLD LANK. The Surveyor :reported that Mr. William Evans' drain had been put in working order, but it had not been completed to his satisfaction. The Surveyor was instructed to see that the drain was connected satisfactorily with the sewer. ARRAN ROAD. No reply having been received from Mr. Chidlaw Roberts in regard to the drain of the new houses at Arran Road, the Chairman was desired to see Mr. Roberts in regard to the flushing of the drains. THE WATER SUPPLY. Mr. R. Jones Griffiths wrote acknowledging the receipt of the resolution in regard to the water supply and stating that it would be put before the directors of the Waterworks Company at the next meeting. THE AUDIT. The following letter was received from the Assis- tant District Auditor in regard to the audit:— Meirion House, Barmouth, 14th August, 1899. To the the Chairman and Members of the Urban District Council of Dolgelley,— Gentlemett,-I beg to report that I have completed my audit of the accounts for the year ended the 31st March, 1899, of the Dolgelley Urban District Council. At such audit I disallowed and surcharged two sums of £7 10s. and R,10 10s., amounts paid as salary to the Treasurer in lieu of interest on overdraft. The particulars of, and my reasons for such surcharges will be found set forth in the Ledger, signed by me. A 8um of zEl was also disallowed, which has since been paid to the Treasurer. The Council should take immediate 'steps to place their finances on such a footing as will obviate the necessity of overdrawing at the Bank. I would call your attention to the fact that the Clerk did not keep an Order Check Book as required by the General Order for accounts. The Surveyor also failed to keep a Stores account. I have called the attention of both officers to this and they have promised amendment in future. The Council do not as requested by Section 194 of the Public Health Act. 1875, take security from their officers. This defect should be remedied forthwith. The various items of receipt and expenditure during the past year are set forth under their respective headings in the Financial Statement, signed by me, are correct. I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, your obedient servant. J. E. PUOHE JONES, Assistant District Auditor. In regard to the remarks of the auditor as to keep- ing a check-book and store account on the proposal of Mr. R. Richards, seconded by Mr, Edward Williams it was resolved that a store-book be kept as requested by the auditor, but it was explained that no store was kept, but that a record would be kept of all goods ordered anft where used. Mr. John Edwards enquired if they had no power to pay salary to the Treasurer. The Clerk replied that they had, but the cheque had been marked "in lieu of interest," and so it showed that it was not salary. It was stated that the Council had a personal guarantee from the rate collector, and it was agreed that the surveyor should also give a personal guarantee. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor reported that an'abuttinent had been placed on the side of the Arran at Pendref bv Mr. J. H.Evans. If Mr. Evans did not intend doing any- thing more than had already been done it was not worth taking notice of, as the first flood would take it away. Mr. Evans had also made alterations to houses at the same place without submitting plans to the Council. Mr. Edward Williams said that lie wished to rectify the reports that appeared in the papers in regard to what transpired between him and the sur- veyor at the last meeting, and desired the reporters to make a note of it. He asked the Surveyor whether plans had been presented of the alterations at these houses at Pendref. The Surveyor was reported to have replied to him that he (Mr. Williams') had stated at previous meetings that it was not necessary to submit the plans of new buildings. What he had said was that it was not necessary to submit plans of sheds. He believed that everybody should submit plans of houses. Mr. John Edwards wished Mr. Williams to remember that they had listened with patience to his (Mr. W illiams) explanation if any of the other members wished to correct the report at some future occasion (laughter). Mr. Thomas Parry proposed and Mr. J. Edwards seconded that the street committee should visit the place, and it was agreed to. HEALTH. The Medical Officer of Health (Dr. Edward Jones). reported that the district was in a perfect state of health. LOMBARD STREET. It was announced that Mr. R. Williams had signed an agreement to contribute half the cost of erecting a pavemenf at Lombard-street, and that the matter would be considered when the question of loan was considered. CLEARING THE BED OF THE WXIOX. Mr. Thomas Parry suggested that the Council should put a man at work to clear the bed of the Wnion during the dry weather, and that Highwav Committee and the Trustees of the Green should be asked to put a man each for a short time. Mr. Edward Williams seconded and it was agreed to. CONn RA TFLATIONS TO MR SOLOMON ANDREWS, The Chairman (Dr. John Jones) said that he was sure they had all learned that their respected chair- man had sold his old established business, and he felt certain that they all hoped that he would be long spared to enjoy the rest which he so well de- served. The disposal of his business had been the means of introducing to their town a gentleman whose reputation as a public benenefactor and a large employer of labour was well known,-he re- ferred to Mr. Solomon Andrews. He considered the day lie came there would be a red letter day in the history- of their little town of which they were all so proud and fond of. There was no doubt'but that for Mr. Solomon Andrews, in reviving the woollen trade in the town, would confer a great boon on the whole district, and lie sincerely trusted that his enterprise would be successful and prosperous, and that this trade would be carried on here as it used to be in years gone by. He was sure he was echoing the sentiments of everyone present that evening when lie said that they, as a Council, would render him every assistance in his endeavour to further the interests of the town and district. Mr. Thomas Parry seconded and it was enthusiati- cally carried. ELECTRIC LIGHT FOR DOLGELLEY. Mr. Thomas Parry gave a notice of motion that at the next meeting he would move "That the Urban District Council should take into consideration the desirability of having the town lighted by electricity, and borrow money to do the work. LIGHT RAILWAY TO CORRIS. Mr. Dix, manager to the Corris Railway, sent a copy of a letter lie had received from Mr. Thomas Roberts, C.E., in reply to the Council's desire to get a plan of a Light Railway to Corris. Mr. Roberts said in his letter that he had been over the route of the proposed Light Railway from Corris to Dolgelley, and he would prepare a rough plan and section, with approximate estimate for the sum of £ 21. This in- formation would enable him to decide whether it would be worth while to promote a scheme before the Commissioners. It was decided to adjourn the matter till the next meeting. EXTENSION OF BOUNDARY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD ENQUIRY. The Clerk informed the Council that lie had received a notice of the Local Government Board Enquiry which was to be held at Dolgelley on the 30th. of August. The Surveyor said that their solicitor would be unable to attend, and asked if the would appoint any- one to act for the Council. The Clerk said that a committee had been appointed to make arrangements, with full power to act. Mr. John Edwards said that he protested against a committee being allowed to make arrangements for spending money without first bringing a report to the Council. Mr. Edward Williams said that they all knew that Mr. Edwards was in a dual position as regards to this matter, Mr. Edwards said he objected on principle. It was not because he wanted to know what the committee wanted to do. If the report was read lie would leave the room; he objected to the committee being allowed to do anything without submitting a report to the Council. Mr. Edward Williams said the committee had been appointed with full power to act, and it was before the resolution was passed that Mr. Edwards ought to have objected. Mr. Edwards held that the committee was expected to present a report. The Clerk said that all the arrangements had been left to the Committee as it would be likely that the notice of the enquiry would only be a short one, and the notice was a very short one. Mr. Thomas Parry said they ought to have to got to know earlier about the enquiry, as it was evident that some people in the town knew on Thursday while their Clerk had not been informed officially until Sunday morning. The Clerk said that he wrote to the Local Govern- ment Board after hearing in the town that the enquiry was to be held on the 30th, and that he received the notice in reply to that letter. Mr. Edwards again protested against the com- mittee being allowed to proceed without submitting a report. Mr. John Jones said he was one of the committee and he thought that the report was to be presented that night. He would not like to be responsible for it. Tne Clerk said there was nothing in the report that would not be read. After further discussion it was decided that the re- port should be read, and Mr. Edwards left the room, The report was to the effect that the Clerk should prepare full particulars of case and engage a solicitor. A member desired to know the name of the solici- tor but it was refused. This brought the meeting to a close.