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-J1! oJ- .,¡.s: Cardiganshire County Council. The annual statutory meeting of the Cardigan- shire County Council was held on Thursday last at the Town Hall, Lampeter, the Rev Thomas Mason Jones, the retiring chairman, presiding. The other members present were:—Aldermen Walter T. Davies, Pantmarchog Evan Davies, Gilfachronw Rev J. Williams, Cardigan; Morgan Evans, Oak- ford; Peter Jones, Aberystwyth C. M. Williams, Aberystwyth J. M. Howell, Aberayron and Jenkin Jenkins. Blaenplwyf; Councillors Henry Bonsall, Cwm; J. H. Edwards, Tre- feirig; Edward Jones, Talybont; D. J. Williams, Aberc'oed Rev William Griffith, Maenygroes; Rev Pennant Phillips, Daniel Jenkins Llanycrwys Daniel Evans, Llandyssul nr Jenkin Lewis, Llanon: Edward Evans, Aberystwyth Thomas Morris, Pantseirifawr: Thomas Evans, Llangranog Q. Beynon Evans, Cardigan; D. C. Roberts, Aber- ystwyth Dr D. Lloyd, Adpar; Major Price Lewes, Tyglyn Thomas Davies, Pantybcudy Hall; D. DavieS, Werndriw; William Davies, Ffynonfair J. Jenkin Davies. Blaenwaun; Evan Jones, Moelifor; James Evans. Esgerwenfawr; E. Morgan, Llinon R. Doughton, Aberystwyth; William Evans, Peny- bont; D. Jenkins, Pontnewydd Joseph Parry, Ty- llwyd; Robert Ellis, Aberystwyth Thomas Morgan, Tymawr with the clerk, Mr H. C. Fryer. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAX, The first business on the agenda was the election of a chairman for the ensuing year. The retiring chairman being the Rev Thomas Mason Jones. Mr Morgan Evans rose to propose that Mr Vaughan Davies, the respected member of Parliament for the County, be elected chairman. He said he was sure that they, with him, were quite ready to vote in favour of Mr Davies. Mr Daniel Evans seconded, and it was carried -unanimously. TL- Mr C. M. Williams then proposed tnat tne neT Thomas Mason Jones, the retiring chairman, take the chair for that day. Dr Lewis seconded, and it was carried. MINUTES. The minutes of the last meeting, which were printed with the agenda, were confirmed. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS. On the Standing Joint Committee, Dr. Lloyd proposed, and Mr J. Hugh Edwards seconded, and it was carried, that the members who did duty last year be re-appointed. Their names are:— Alderman Morgan Evans (chairman), James James, C. M. Williams, J. M. Howell, Peter Jones, John Powell, Evan Richards, Councillors David Davies, D. S. Jones, Edward Jones, D. C. Roberts, and D. J. Williams. The same members as last year were re-appointed on the Finance and General Purposes Committee, with the exception of the substitution of Mr Pryce Lewes for Mr R. Jones The other members are— From Aberayron Union, Aldermen Morgan Evans, and Waiter T. Davies; from Aberystwyth Union, Aldermen James James and C. M. Williams, Coun- cillors Robert Doughton, Robert Ellis, E. H. James, and D. C. Roberts; from Cardigan Union, Coun- cillors O. Beynon Evans, and Joshua Hughes; from Lampeter Union, Alderman T. H. R. Hughes, Councillors B. Davies-Evans, and J. C. Harford; from Newcastle Emlyn Union, Councillor Thomas Evans, and T. Pennant Phillips; from Tregaron Union, Alderman J. H. Davies, Councillors Daniel Jenkins, and Thomas Davies. The members at the Main Roads, Bridges, and Public Buildings Committee for the northern division were re-appointed. These comprise all Aldermen resident and Councillors representing electoral divisions within the Poor Law Unions of Aberystwyth and Tregaron; while for the southern division all Aldermen resident and Councillors representing the electoral divisions within the Poor Law Unions of Aberayron, and the Cardiganshire portions of the Cardigan, Lampeter, and Newcastle Emlyn Unions constitute the Main Roads, Bridges, and Public Buildings Committee. The Executive Committee for the northern division was also re-appointed. The members are: Aldermen C. M. Williams, and Peter Jones, Coun- cillors Henry Bonsall, Hugh E. Bonsall, David Davies, M. L. Vaughan-Davies, M.P., Robert Doughton, J. Hugh Edwards, Robert Ellis, Edward Evans, E. H. James, Thomas Morgan, Joseph Parry, and D. C. Roberts. For the southern division: Aberayron and Lampeter section, all the Council members within the Aberayron and Lampeter Unions; Cardigan and Newcastle Emlyn section, all Councillors within the Cardiganshire part of the Cardigan and Newcastle Emlyn Union. On the Technical Instruction Committee four new members were added to those who served the previous year. Mr Beynon Evans proposed that Councillors Thomas Evans and William Griffiths be added. Mr D. J. Williams proposed Mr Davies, Tregaron, and Mr C. M. Williams proposed Mr Joseph Parry. The other members are Aldermen J. H. Davies, Evan Davies, Walter T. Davies Morgan Evans, and C. M. Williams, Councillors J" C. Harford, Henry Bonsall, Robert Ellis, 0. Beynon Evans, Joshua Hughes, E. H. James, Daniel Jenkins, Major Price Lewes, and T. Pennant Phillips. It was passed that the County Assessment Com- mittee stand as before, namely, Aldermen Evan Davies, J. H. Davies, Morgan Evans, C. M. Williams, T. H. R. Hughes, and Walter T. Davies. Councillors Robert Ellis, Col. J. R. Howell, Joshua Hughes, D. C. Roberts, and D. J. Williams. It was also decided to re-appoint the Allotments and Small Holdings Committee, namely:—From Aberystwyth Union, Aldermen J. T. Morgan, Evan Richards; Councillors Henry Bonsall and William Evans. Tregaron Union, Alderman T. Mason Jones, and Councillor David Jenkins. Aberayron Union, Aldermen Morgan Evans and Walter T. Davies, Councillor William Griffiths. Lampeter Union, Councillor J. C. Harford. Newcastle Emlyn Union, Alderman John Powell, Councillors David Jones and David Lloyd. Cardigan Union, Coun- cillors Joshua Hughes and C. Morgan Richardson. On the proposition of Mr. Thomas Evans, seconded by Mr. Daniel Evans, it was decided to re-appoint the Weights and Measures Committee, their names being Aldermen Peter Jones and T. Mason Jones, and Councillors Henry Bonsall, M. L. Vaughan Davies, M.P., Robert Doughton, John Jones and Joseph Parry. The 'Printing and Advertising Committee were also re-appointed, viz :—Aldermen C. M. Williams and T. H. R. Hughes, Councillors Robert Doughton, J. Hugh Edwards, Robert Ellis, E. H. James, Edward Jones, and D. C. Roberts. It was resolved that the duty of dealing with contagious diseases of animals in the county should occasion arise, be delegated to the Finance and General Purposes Committee. With reference to the appointing of four mem- bers of the Committee of Visitors of the Joint Counties' Lunatic Asylum, Mr. E. Beynon Evans proposed tkat the four members be re-appointed, and remarked that they had done their duty very satisfactorily as could be seen from the records and from the attendance list. The following are the -nembers of the Committee of Visitors, together with their attenlances:-Alderman C. M. Williams, 5 out of a possible 7 Councillor David Lloyd. 6 out of 11; Rev. John Williams, 2 out of 11; Rev. William Griffiths, 4 out of 11. THE EXPLOSIVES ACT, 1875. The question next considered was the propriety of delegating the powers of the Council to Com- mittees of the Council in respect of the execution as Local Authority of the Explosives Act, 1875 (in the rural districts to the Justices of the County sitting in Pitty Sessions, and in borough towns having separate Commissions of the Peace). Alderman Peter Jones said that in the past such powers were granted to the Committees appointed by the Council and the scheme had worked in a very satisfactory manner. He proposed, therefore, that such powers be continued, and this was unanimously agreed to. At a former meeting of the Council it had been passed that the powers of the Council in respect of the execution as local authority of the Explosives Act, 1875, be delegated in the whole of the County except the borough of Aberystwyth, to the Justices of the county sitting in Petty Sessions, and in the borough of Aberystwyth to a committee formed of the County Aldermen resident within, and the Councillors elected for the borough. LICENSING OF PLAY HOUSES. Alderman Peter Jones also proposed that the question of the licensing of play houses, etc., b. delegated to Committees of the Council as hereto- fore. the resolution passed by the Council at a previous meeting being, that the powers of the Council in respect of the licensing of houses or places for public performance of stage plays be delegated to local committees formed of the Council members resident in the electoral divisions within which are comprised the following towns I respectively :—Aberystwyth, Aberayron, Borth, Cardigan, Lampeter", Llandyssul, New Quay, and Tregaron." Mr Peter Jones' proposition was carried unani- mously. CONTAGIOUS DISEASES. Alderman Peter Jones proposed that the powers of the Council be delegated to committees in re- spect of contagions diseases in animals. The former resolution of the Council was, "that the powers of t ht; Council in respect of the execu- tion as local authority of the Acts relating to contagious diseases of animals in various Petty Sessional Divisions of the county be delegated to local committees composed of Justices acting for, and the Council members resident in such divisions, and that tue Clerk, be requested to convene such local committees should outbreaks of disease render it necessary." Mr Peter Jone/proposition, viz., that the above resolution be allowed to stand, was agreed 10 unanimously. PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE. Mr Bevnon Evans proposed that they leave the appointment of the Public Health Committee untM the next meeting, as they were not prepared that day. Alderman C. M. Williams proposed that the members of the Committee, viz., Dr. D. Lloyd, Dr. Jenkin Lewis, Mr Robert Ellis, and Mr E. Lima Jones, be re-appointed, and that they send a report bv the next meeting. Dr. Jenkin Lewis then asked the Council to ap- point a member in his place, remarking that he hid no desire to sit on a Committee which never met. He further said that it was his belief that the Committee would have met oftener, had he not been on the Committee. Alderman C. M. Williams' proposition was eventually carried, the four members being re- elected as a Public Health Committee, their duties being to consider a report upon the annual and special reports of the Medical Officers of Health throughout the county. APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL MANAGERS. The appointment or School Managers for the various County School districts was next pro- ceeded with. & For Aberayron district, Major Price Lewes proposed the re-appointment of the 6 managers who did duty up to that day, namely:—Mrs. Munro Hughes, Mrs. Jones, Llanon; Aldermen Morgan Evans and J. M. Howell, Councillor E. Lima Jones and Mr. John Jones, Cwmere; and this was carried unanimously. For the Aberystwyth district, Alderman C. M. Williams proposed that Mrs. Griffith, Waterloo, and Mr. Richard Richards, Gwarfelin, be appointed in place of Mrs. Jessy Williams and Mr. George Davies, respectively. Mr. C. M. Williams stated that Mrs. Jessy Williams and Mr. George Davies had been elected by the School Board district of the Aberystwyth Union. He proposed Mrs. Griffith and Mr. Richard Richards as two new members to act in conjunction with Miss Maria E. Jones, Rev. T. Levi, Aldermen Peter Jones and C. M. Williams. Mr. Williams' proposition was carried. Councillor T. Davies proposed tne re-appoint- ment of the School Managers for Tregaron district, and it was agreed to, their names being Mrs. Lloyd, Llyseinon; Mrs. Evans, Rhydyronen; Councillors Thomas Davies and D. J. Williams, Mr. Rees Jones and Mr. Thomas Jones, Post Office. Mr. Joshua Hughes, proposed that Mrs. Phillips, Alderman Rev. John Williams, and Councillor O. Beynon Evans, be re-appointed School Managers for the Cardigan district, and this wai passed. For the Llandyssul Joint district, Mrs. Evans, Rev. W. James and Councillor Rev. J. Pennant Phillips, were unanimously re-appointed. CORRESPONDENCE. A letter was read from the Secretary of the Con- gress, which is to be held in Aberdeen in August, with reference to the Public Health and Sanitary subjects. The letter invited the Council to appoint delegates to the Congress. Mr. Henry Bonsall proposed Dr. Jenkin Lewis as a delegate. Alderman Jenkin Jenkins seconded, and it was carried unanimously. ABERAYRON COUNTY HALL. An application was received from the Aberayron Urban District Council for permission to use a room in the Aberayron County Hall for the pur- pose of a public Library. It was explained that the Standing Joint Com- mittee were willing that the room should be used for that purpose. Alderman Jenkin Jenkins proposed that the Council approve of the action of the Standing Joint Committee. This was seconded and passed, and the application was granted. JOINT MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH. A proposal had besn received by the Carmarthen- shire County Council that the three counties of Cardigan, Carmarthen, and Pembroke should unite in appointing a joint Medical Officer of Health. Mr. O. Beynon Evans proposed that the matter be left until the next meeting, to see how the medical officers in the various districts did their work. Alderman C. M. Williams said that the officers did their work well. He thought the proposal was a good one if it could be arranged. Dr. Jenkin Lewis said that the district covered by these three counties was a very large one, ami too much work would fall on one man. He doubted if they could get a man to undertake the work. It was explained that the officer appointed would not be expected to go into the details of the medical work of the counties, but would be a sort of consulting referee. Mr. J. Hugh Edwards proposed that the Chair- man and the Clerk form a sub-committee to look into the matter. Alderman Morgan Evans proposed that the matter be referred to the Finance and General Purposes Committee. Dr. Lloyd spoke strongly in favour of the amal- gamation, and he considered the proposal a most worthy one. As to the medical officer having too much work aud responsibility, he did not agree with that, as the medical officer would not go into small details in connection with sanitation, &c., in the county, but he would deal with the important subjects. Mr. Evans' proposition was eventually carried. COUNTY RATE BASIS. Alderman C. M. Williams, as chairman of the Assessment Committee which bad been held that morning previous to the Council meeting, presented his report of the proceedings of that committee. The other members of the committee were Alder- men Morgan Evans, Walter Thomas Davies, Coun- cillors Robert Ellis, D. J. Williams, D. C. Roberts, and Evan Davies. Mr. C. M. Williams stated that objections raised by certain parishes to the proposed basis were beard, and it was resolved :—(1) That the Clerk be directed to see the Surveyor of Taxes with a view of rectifying and making slight modifications in the assessable values of certain parishes. (2) That a deductiou of 10 per cent be made off column 5 in the basis as printed, and the basis with such modi- dcations be laid before the Council. (3) That the Clerk be directed to give public notice in the local newspapers that the same will be taken into con- sideration at the next quarterly meeting of the Council. The report was adopted. THE LLANDYSSUL APPBAi. The Llandyssul Rural District Council had recently incurred the expense of £1,078 in the con- struction and improvement of the highway leading from the Cilgwyn Arms to the bottom of Rhiw Wesley, in the parish of Llandyssul, and that body had resolved to appeal to the County Council for a contribution of a quarter of the cost of such im- provement, or such larger or other sum as they may be pleased to vote. Rev. T. Pennant Phillips spoke in favour of the granting of the sum asked for. He said if they knew the road had not been constructed, the county would do something to avoid that steep and dangerous hill known as Rhiw Wesley. He pro- posed that the application of the Llandyssul Rural District Council be granted. Mr. Jenkin Jenkins seconded. Mr. Morgan Evans said that he was in favour of the application to the amount of £150, and pro- posed a resolution to that effect. Mr. Daniel Evans made an eloquent appeal for the amount asked for. namely quarter of the total cost. The road was, before the improvement, a most dangerous one. To his recollection, there had been three deaths on that spot, by accident to carriages, &c. They had conferred a boon on the community by constucting the road. Instead of a steep hill to climb, and then a steep descent, they had HOW a level road. He urgently appealed to the Council for a quarter of the expense. Mr Bonsall said that the difficulty lay in the fact that the road was not a main road. Alderman Peter Jones said that the responsi- bility lay on the Llandyssul Rural District Council alone. This money was asked for a specific pur- pose. The Council very often knew nothing of im- provements that were being carried on, but eventu- ally they were appealed to for support in the shape of money to carry them out. Some of the appeals made to them were very audacious in asking for the grants. If they acceded to all these requests, and made grants of this kind when certain improve- ments to roads, etc are being carried out, thev would not know where to draw the line. 1- "]e Council should be very careful in matters of this sort. Major Lewes said that as a rule he was averse to making grants of this kind, but he had to confess that the road used to be a very dangerous one, and the improvements carried out were certainly a boon. He advocated making a grant of £ 150. Alderman C. M. Williams said he endorsed what Alderman Peter Jones had said in regard to making grants. They should be very careful. In reference to this application, as they were aware, ne had on previous occasions opposed making any grant on the ground that the application was made before they had even purchased the land, and again application was made before they had actually commenced the work. These were his grounds for thus opposing it. Now, he found the road was nearly c -i pleted, and subject to this completion and the certificate of the surveyor to this effect, he thought a grant should be made, as it was a very exceptional case. It was a great advantage to the district, although the cost was enormous. But the question was is the road now 'completed ? The Llandyssul Council had paid E570 for the land alone. At first the cost was not to exceed £ 600. He must say the Llandyssul Council had taken this matter in a very slip-shod, manner. But. as he said before, this was an exceptional case, and the im- provements carried out were a great advantage. He seconded Mr Morgan Evans' proposition, in support of the granting of £150, on receiving a certificate from the county surveyor that the road was completed to his satisfaction, and in a fit state for traffic. Mr. Daniel Evans said that the Llandyssul Council thought that the owners of the land would give it at a very reasonable price, but. they had to get compulsory powers to obtain it, and they bad to pay a man from Bristol Z50 for giving up his award. The land deeds came to three times to what they ought to be. He thought the District Council ought not to be blamed at all in this matter. Mr. C. M. Williams: You should have seen to the land at first. Eventually Mr. Morgan Evans' proposition was carried, namely, that £ 150 be granted on receipt of a certificate from the Surveyor. MR. MORGAN EVANS' MOTION. At the last meeting of the Council Mr. Morgan Evans gave notice of motion that one meeting of the Council should be held at Aberayron. He now stated that it would be to the Council's advantage not to hold their meetings in the same place, and he moved that one meeting in each year be held at Aberayron. ir. D. J. Williams likewise proposed that one meeting be held at Tregaron, and this was seconded. It was ultimately passed that one meeting be held at Aberayron. Mr. J. Hugh Edwards proposed that such meeting be held in August. An amendment was put up that it be held in May, which was carried. ABERYSTWYTH ART SCHOOL. Alderman Peter Jones stated that they had in contemplation at Aberystwyth the erection of an Art School, the expenditure on which would be zElOOO or E1200. They felt that this was a matter that concerned many outside of Aberystwyth. The subject of Art was a very important one, and it had great practical utility. What he had to ask of the Council was that their Chairman be authorised to affix the Corporate seal to a petition for a grant from the Imperial Exchequer. This was seconded and unanimously acceded to. THE RETIRING CHAIRMAN. Alderman J. M. Howell moved a vote of thanks to their retiring chairman, Alderman Rev. Thomas Mason Jones. He had not had the opportunity of seeing Mr. Jones often in his capacity of chairman, but from what he had seen of him, he thought he fulfilled his duties excellently. This was seconded by Councillor Thomas Davies, and unanimously carried amid cheers. Alderman Thomas Mason Jones, in acknow- ledging the vote, said he was greatly obliged to them. Nothing great had taken place during his year of office; he had not the honour of appearing before the Queen, nor of presenting an address to the Prince of Wales. At the same time he had had one great honour, namely, that of attaching his name and the seal of the Council to bve-laws which brought more light to the- county, and novr every vehicle was obliged to carry lights.
Merioneth County Council.
Merioneth County Council. The annual general meeting of the Merioneth County Council was held on Thursday last at the County Hall, Dolgelley. Mr E. Parry Jones,Festiniog, occupied the chair, and there were also present the following:—Aldermen: Mr Edward Griffith, Dolgelley; Dr Roger Hughes, Bala; Mr John Hughes, Plas, Corwen Mr J. Hughes Jones, Aber- dovey Mr E. H. Jonathan, BIaenau Festiniog Mr Evan Jones, Bala; Mr Lewis Lewis, Barmouth; and the Hon C. H. Wynn, Rug. Councillors- Messrs H. Haydn Jones, Towyn David Edwards, Llansantffraid W. F. Jones, Corwen John Parry, Bala; John Thomas, Llanfor; R. E. Roberts, Llan- uwchllyn Dr John Jones and W. Hughes, Dol- gelley John Roberts, Bryncastell G. Price, Llan- facbreth; Dr Roberts, Blaenau Festiniog; John Evans, Barmouth Charles Williams, Hengwm W. R. M. Wynne, Peniarth William Jones, Aber- dovey J. H. Bullock, Dinas Mawddwy; Morris Thomas and J. Pugh Jones, Oorris; G. H. Ellis, Festiniog E. P. Jones, Blaenydnol; D. G. Jones, Rhiw; D. G. Williams, Blaenau Festiniog Thomas Jones, Llandderfel; William Davies, Caerblaidd R. G. Pritchard, Penrhyn; J. Bennett Jones, Tal- sarnau and Robert Richards, Pensarn with Mr Robert Jones (clerk), Mr Jones (county surveyor), et3. LETTERS OF APOLOGY. Letters of apology, expressing their regret at being unable to attend the meeting, were read from Alderman A Osmoa 1 Williams, Messrs Edw. Jarrett, Llandrillo J. Parry Jones, Festiniog; R. C. Anwyl, Llugwy and Evan O. Jones, Llangollen. A RETROSPECT. This being the annual meeting, the Chairman said he had pleasure in looking back on the work of the Council for the past year before vacating the ckair. Their work, as far as they were aware, bad given every satisfaction to the county generally. Although nothing particular had hap- pened, still they had been entirely unanimous in carrying on the work, and he took this opportunity of thanking them for their support to him during his year of office in the chair. Mr. Jones, before resuming his seat, referred to the changes which kad taken place in the county during the year. They had sustained the greatest loss of all the counties in Wales; they had lost two of their best men. It would be their duty to pass a vote of condolence with the family of the late Dr. Edward Jones in their bereavement. Dr. Edward Jones was the priest of Liberalism in Merionethshire for many years, and although they at this meeting were of different opinions politically, yet they all knew his worth, and could be entirely unanimous in regard to him. The Hon. C. H. Wynn then rose to propose a vote of condolence with the bereaved family. He oould assure them, he said, that he rose with the most sincere and heartfelt sorrow. When he said that they should miss him as a most excellent man of business and perhaps the most regular attendant of this County Council-good as the attendance always was-still he might say they would equally deeply miss him as a sincere and tried friend (hear, hear). They knew perfectly well his excellent business capacities, they knew the great sacrifices he made when in failing health always to attend to his duties. He did not suppose,he relinquished for one moment the call to duty, or what he considered the call to duty, to any personal feelings of his own, and he could not help thinking-and he was thinking correctly-that had he not been so con- sistent to the call of duty they might have had him in their midst at present. He thought he had shown them a noble example in more ways than one. As a personal friend, a ready and willing adviser to those who sought his advice, he was always to the fore. It was only this time last year, he received a letter from him in which for the first time he (the speaker) realised how ill he was. He remembered it ended in words —he thought he could quote them correctly-as follows:—"The day is far spent, the night is at hand; the darkness will soon come over us when no man can work." This, no doubt, referred to himself, but although the day was far spent and the night was at hand yet within three days of his last illness he was active and energetic as usual in presiding over one of the meetings at Dr. Williams' School. And fondly did he hope, and hoped against hope, that he might have been spared to be of the great use to the country which his life always from the beginning had been. The Liberals, he knew, would feel his loss very keenly indeed, not alone so much in a political sense, but in that way in which he recommended them in all their deliberations and councils. On an occasion like this politics sank to insignificance, and they could only, admire the man for his earnestness and con- sistency. He always stuck to his opinions after he had once formed them. Those opinions, perhaps, were a long time forming, but when he had formed them he maintained them, and although he courteously listened to anything his opponents might have to say, still at the same time he main' tained the line his conscience dictated to him. He missed him that day, he would miss him to-morrow, and he would miss him from this County Council, He remembered at the Jubilee of the 21st anniversary of Dr. Williams' School when it was celebrated in this town, making use of these remarkable words in reference to tokens of memory—" We want no tablets, we want no magnificent memorial, man's actions in the past and what he has done for the welfare of his fellow-creatures and for his country is the best memorial and most lasting memorial that could be put up to him." (hear, hear). He maintained this to be the best memorial and the highest memorial that could be raised to Dr. Edward Jones, and although some of his friends would put up some temporary memorial-as every- thing in this world must be temporary—still at the same time he could only feel that the best and greatest memorial would be the memory which he had established in the affections of his countrymen (hear, hear). He thought it would be impertinent on him to add anything as to what Dr. Jones bad done for his country and county. He thought he could say tnat ne was an earnest ana thorougn man, and if he won the good opinion of his political friends, he maintained, and he asserted, that he also gained the profound respect of his political opponents (applause). He wished to move a most sincere vote of condolence with the bereaved family, and he was sure it came from his heart, he assured them these were no superfluous words he was saying, he felt them most deeply. He had lost in Dr. Jones a very kind friend, a warm personal supporter. He was always ready with his advice, and although they did not always agree when they met at the Council meetings he could truthfully state that these feelings were never carried outside the Council room, and they met immediately after as old friends. He thought he was a good example to them all, and he trusted the good example set by Dr. Jones in this respect would continue as long as the Merionethshire County Council continued. He was a capable conductor, an able administrator, and a fluent debater, and they would miss him in the county. The resolution was then put to the meeting, and carried in the usual manner. 4a ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. Mr J. Hughes Jones proposed, and Mr W. Jones seconded, the appointment of Mr H. Haydn Jones, Towyn, as chairman for the ensuing year, and the proposition was unanimously agreed to. The retiring Chairman having vacated the chair, Mr Haydn Jones took up the office, and in acknow Wdging the honour conferred upon him, spoke- firstly in Welsh and then in English. He said he recognised that the honour was a high one, the highest this Council could confer on any individual member. He undertook the duties with a feeling of misgiving and diffidence, as he could not forget that his predecessors in the chair had been men of mature age and experience, while he had had no experience of the conduct of business. He could not overlook the fact that he was also one of the youngest members of this Body. But he would endeavour to do his best, and hoped they would extend to him the same measure of support as to his predecessors, which he would certainly stand in need of (applause). ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN. Mr Foulkes Jones proposed the Hon. C. H. Wynn, Rug, to the position of vice-chairman. Mr Evan Jones seconded, and the resolution was carried unanimously. The Hon. C. H. Wynn, in ackowledging, said he deeply felt the very great honour, and he might truthfully say unexpected honour, they had been good enough to confer upon him. He hoped that when occupying the chair he would give satisfac- tion. He felt, when they so liberally elected him as alderman of the County Council in 1899, and when he was abroad on account of domestic affliction, that no sooner had he come back it would be his earnest endeavour to assure them that he faily appreciated the honour done him then. This renewal of their great confidence had touched him very deeply indeed, and whatever he might say or do h. would always have the benefit of the county of Merioneth in view (hear, bear). ELECTION OF ALDERMAN. In the election of Alderman, vice Alderman Ed- ward Jones, deceased, there were four nominations. The voting was as follows:—Mr. Wm. Hughes, 24; Mr. Wm. Davies, 2; Mr. W. R. M. Wynne, 1; and Mr. Morris Thomas, 1. Mr. Wm. Hughes was declared elected. DATE OF MEETINGS. Mr. D. G. Williams proposed that the ordinary quarterly meetings of the Council for the ensuing year be held on June 7th, September 6th, and December 6th, and the annual meeting on March 14th. Mr. D. G. Jones seconded, and the resolution was carried. ANALYSTS' REPORTS. Mr. Blunt, county analyst, reported that during the past quarter he had analysed two samples of milk, and both were found genuine. The district agricultural analyst reported that no samples were submitted to him during the quarter. FINANCIAL STATEMENT. Mr. W. Davies, Cae'rblaidd, submitted a state- ment of the financial position of the Council on 26th of February, the date of the last Finance Committee. They commenced the quarter with a balance in hand of £3,411 2s. 5d. The rates received during the quarter from the various Unions amounted to £2,551 6s. 9d; Treasury grants, E3,783 14s. total receipts, £9,902 Is. 2d. The payments during the quarter amounted to £4,517 lls. 7d., leaving a balance in hand on the 24th February of £5,384 9s. 7d. Bills would be sub- mitted that day which would exceed that amount. This D).,ney, however, would not be paid until the 31st 1\:L oh, and in the meantime they would b. receiving the arrears of rates from the different Unions, which would amount to L8,183, leaving a balance of £ 2,408. With this sum in hand at the beginning of the new quarter, they would be able to meet the estimated expenditure of £ 3,905, and leave a balance in hand of £750. Mr. Davies pro- posed the adoption of the financial statement. Mr. Edward Griffith seconded, and this was agreed to. FINANCE COMMITTEE'S REPORT. The Finance Committee reported having agreed that the polling day for the election of Urban District Councillors and Guardians for all Urban Districts in the county, exceptiug the Bala Urban District, in the year 1900, shall be Saturday, March 31st, and that the polls shall be open in all the Urban Districts between the hours of 12 noon and 8 p.m. That the polling day for the election of Rural District Councillors throughout the county, excepting the Penllwyn Rural District and Bala Union, in the year, 1900, should be Saturday, March 31st, and that the polls be open between the hours of 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. The Committee recommended that should there be a deficiency in the Police Pension Fund at the close of the present financial year, viz., March 31st, the amount of such deficiency (it any) be transferred from the County Fund to the credit of the Police Pension Fund. That a county rate of 4d in the £ be made, assessed, and levied for the half-year ending September 29th, half to be made payable on May 7th. and the other half on August 7th. That a rate of id in the £ be made, assessed, and levied under the Welsh Intermediate Educa- tion Act, 1889, as a contribution towards the ex- penses of carrying the Merioneth Intermediate Education Scheme into effect, such rate to become payable on May 7th. These recommendations were approved of, but a recommendation as to the acceptance of tenders for the insertion of the Council's advertisements was not adopted. The committee also recommended that the county be divided into four districts, and that a duly qualified veterinary inspector be appointed to carry out the provisions of the Diseases of Animals Acts, 1894 and 1896 in each district. The renumera- tion of veterinary surgeons was recommended as 10s 6d for each visit within a radius of 10 miles, and one guinea for all visits beyond 10 miles, these sums to include all travelling and other expenses and the preparation of all necessary reports and returns. In all cases of suspected sheep scab, where wool taken from the suspected animal is submitted by a police constable to a veterinary surgeon for microscopical examination there shall be paid in respect of each such examination a fee of 2s 6d where the inspector is satisfied that the disease does not exist, and that a visit to the suspected premises is not necessary. The Clerk reported that Messrs Richard Jones, Towyn; Mr. Wynne Williams, Dolgelley; Mr. Evans, Bala; and Mr Richards, Corwen, the present veterinary surgeons under the Council were pre- pared to accept these terms. It was decided that these persons be ap- pointed veterinary surgeons for the respective dis- tricts. MAIN ROADS COMMITTEE. The Main Roads Committee recommended that the following members be appointed to receive the reports of the main roads foremen during the ensuing quarter :-Harlech district, Mr John Evans, Barmonth; Dolgelley district, Dr. John Jones; Penllyn district, Alderman Evan Jones, Bala; Edeyrnion district, the Hon. C. H. Wynn. The Committee further recommended that the sum of P.412 Os. 2d. be paid to the Festiniog Urban Dis- trict Council, and P,229 2s. 7d. to the Towyn Urban Council, for the maintenance of main roads; that a finger post be erected at the junction of the main district roads at Nant-y-cyrtiau at the joint ex- pense of the County Council and the Penllyn Rural District Council; that a sub-committee consisting of Councillors Robert Roberts, D. G. Williams, and D. G. Jones, with the County Surveyor be ap- pointed to inspect Peithyll and Maesyneuadd bridges, Blaenau Festiniog, and report upon their state to the next meeting of this committee; that the dangerous places on the main road abutting on Bala Lake be protected by putting up wooden posts and wire rope fencing; that the estimate of the County Surveyor of the cost of maintaining main roads and bridges in the county during the ensuing quaiter, amounting to £1,000, be approved. All these recommendations were unanimously adopted. COUNTY SURVEYOR'S REPORT. In his quarterly report the County Surveyor stated that the main roads were in a fairly good condition. Great quantities of material had been put down in each district, and the work had not yet been finished for the season, as the weather during the last month on the whole was unfavour- able to put stones down. Some trouble and extra expense was caused by snow drifts and thaw in the Edeyrnion and Penllyn district. Mr. W. R. M. Wynne, in connection with the report, drew attention to the traction engine on the road between Dolgelley and TowynL He found it required a large expense to keep this road in proper repair, and he wished to know whether steps could be taken to get an allowance from this company for" extraordinary traffic. It seemed to him that the £ 10 they got for the license did not cover the extra expense incurred on that road. The Hon. C. H. Wynn explained that since the company conformed to the Act of Parliament a traction engine could be run over the roads for a license not exceeding E10. As to extraordinary traffic that was another question altogether, and a matter often before the County Council, but they never seemed to be able to push it through to a satisfactory conclusion. He did not know whether this would be a safe case for them to take to court on the ground of extraordinary traffic, as the law was very elastic on the point. They as a Main Roads Committee strongly objected, as the ratepayers would, to allow for the paltry SUM of ClO to have the roads damaged to the extent of Z100 or £150. On the question of extraordinary traffic lie could not give an answer, as he did not know what it embraced.. If they put it in the form of a recommendation to the Main Roads Committee they would not shirk the responsibility of considering it and getting legal advice. On the proposition of Mr. W. R. M. Wynne, it was agreed that the Main Roads Committee take the matter into consideration. SMITHFIELD-STREET, DOGELLEY. The Main Roads Committee recommended that the report of the sub-committee appointed to inquire into the improvements to Smithfield-street, m f Dolgelley, proposed to be carried out by the Dolgelley Urban District Council, be adopted, and that the application of the District Council on the subject be not entertained." The Hon. C. H. Wynn explained that the appli- cation of the District Council could not be entertained on the ground of expense. Dr. John Jones said he had been requested by the Urban District Council to move an amendment, to the effect that-the report be referred back to be re-considered. He thought the report was most unfair and unjust. This road was within 100 yards of this Town Hall and the bridge, and always since the formation of the County Council had been maintained and repaired by the County Council, which the books of the surveyor to the Urban Council would prove. This road was very narrow and a good deal of traffic on it in the summer, and many accidents happened there. He thought it was the duty o" this Council to give every assis- tance to the Urban Council to carry out the proposed improvements. If they adopted the committee's recommendation they would thwart and paralyse the hands of the Urban Council, and it was their duty, if they could not make the full grant, to give a portion. Otherwise the District Council would be forced to ask for an arbitration on the matter. Alderman William Hughes seconded the amend- ment. The Hon. C. H. Wynn said that in referring these things back to the Main Roads Committee they would be simply traversing the road and work done before. The matter had been placed in the hands of two or three competent and unbiassed men, and it was their firm conviction that it was not desirable that the Council should be put to the expense of widening this road. If Dr. John Jones would move an amendment to have the matter settled there that day, all well and good. Mr Evan Jones, as one of the sub-committee who considered the matter, said they went into the matter very accurately, and they also had the assistance of the chairman of the Main Roads Com- mittee. They all agreed that it would be an un- doubted improvement to carry this out, but at whose expense ? They could not agree that the County Council was in any way liable for this im- provement. If it was passed by them as a Main Roads Committee, a great many other places would come in and claim precisely the same thing. And they thought it would be to the advantage of Dol- gelley itself not to grant this sum they asked for. On being put to the meeting, the recommendation of the committee was carried. BRYNCRUG AND LLANEGRN BRIDGES. The sub-committee appointed to inspect the main roads near Llanegryn Bridge, and also to inspect Bryncrug and its approaches submitted thir report. Dealing with Bryncrug Bridge thsy considered that its present state was very danger- ous, being very narrow, and the approach to it on the Bryncrug side very steep. The committee also considered it unsafe for heavy traffie, and as there was considerable traffic over it they suggested that a new one should be erected, and that Mr. Wynne be approached as to the land and stones necessary for the erection of the proposed new bridge. The Hon. C. H. Wynn, in moving the adoption of the report, said this was an important bridge and an important road, and many of them were aware of its dangerous condition and position. It was very little use going to the cost of a new bridge, however, and not have good approaches to it, but from a private letter he had received from Mr. Wynne, he did not think there would be any difticulty in that direction. He should mention that he had asked the county surveyor what it was likely to cost, and he thought, if he remembered rightly, it would amount to something like £300. That it was a great need there could be no doubt. It was an important road from the Talyllyn district to the town of Towyn, which was becoming more and more important every year. The Chairman Hear, hear. Hon. C. H. Wynn: I am glad to hear the Chair- man say -1 hear, hear." I quite agree with him. Mr. W. R. M. Wynne, in seconding the pro- position, said his name had been mentioned in connection with this bridge, and as far as he was concerned he would be glad to-give any land necessary for making proper approaches to the bridge (hear, hear), and also stones that were on his property that could be found available for the purpose. He thought it was absolutely necessary that the bridge should be entirely reconstructed, and he not only had pleasure in making the offer, but he thought it his duty to help the County Council in carrying out this work. He happened to attend a meeting of the Urban District Council of Towyn some weeks ago on this subject, and the members begged him to press this matter most strongly on the County Council. They agreed that it was entirely necessary for the safety of the inhabitants of that district. Mr. Wynne also mentioned a number of narrow escapes from accidents which had taken place at this spot, and said the approach to the bridge was so steep on one side and the bridge itself so narrow that heavy loads could not be turned with safety. Bicycle riders also told him that it was a most dangerous bridge to cross. Dr John Jones also supported the recommenda- tion. He said the Committee considered the foundation of the bridge not sonnd, several large stones having given way. It was, absolute unsafe for heavy traffic, and if this bridge collapsed the Council would have to pay heavy damages. He thought the surveyor should be instructed to place a notice on it that if heavy loads were taken over it would be done at the person's own risk. It was a wonder many more accidents had not taken place at this spot. The Chairman said he fully agreed as to the dangerous state of the bridge and it was one the Council should take immediate steps to put in order. Mr Jonathan said he was in sympathy with what Mr Wynne and Dr Jones had said, but he was afraid this was opening up a large question as to whether they could afford to go on doing this thing should other applications be made. The Hon C. H. Wynn said he did not think there was a similar case in the county, and if the bridge was dangerous it was absolutely their duty to carry out the work whatever it cost before an ac- cident occurred. In the course of further discussion, Mr Edward Griffith proposed as an amendment that the question, being an important one, should be de- ferred for three months so that the surveyor could prepare an estimate and draw out plans. Mr Jonathan seconded. Mr W. K. M. Wynne urged the necessity of the bridge being re-constructed before the summer traffic came on. Eventually, the recommendation accepting the Committee's recommendation was agreed to. The same sub-committee recommended, with regard to the Llanegryn village drains that the County Surveyor should remove the* present culverts and drains as they are not now required, and that he should construct proper channels on each side of the road so as to carry away the surface water. Mr R E. Roberts Will this be done in every Tillage that applies for it ? Hon. C. H. Wynn: That is for the County Coun- cil to answer. The recommendation was unanimously carried. As to the road leading from Llanegryn bridge, the sub-committee reported that after hearing con- siderable evidence on the spot from residents in the neighbourhood, and after giving the matter their serious consideration, they had come to the decision to recommend the Council to take it over and maintain it. There was no doubt that this road has always been looked mpon as council property. In reply to the Hon. C. H. Wynn, Dr. John Jones said that the length of this road was about 40ft. The Council, iu this case, also adopted the recom- mendation of the committee. MAINTENANCE OF MAIN ROADS. The Main Roads Committee reported that three Urban District Councils had replied to the pro- posal of the County Council that they should enter into contracts for the repair and maintenance, &c., of main roads in their districts for the term of three years. Bala accepted the grant of P,80 unconditionally. Festiniog accepted the £1,220 on condition that the costs of the repairs, &c., of the surface of county bridges in the district, and the approaches thereto be allowed for in addition. The P.660 offered to Towyn was accepted condi- tionally upon the County Council agreeing to pay in addition such expenses as may be incurred by the District Council in rebuilding, or repaiiing re- taining walls washed away or damaged by the sea or any other extraordinary damage caused to the roads by the elements. With reference to the condition laid down by the Festiniog Urban Council the committee recommended that it be not conceded as the cost of maintaining the surface of county bridges, and of the approaches thereto in that district in the past was taken into consideration in fixing the sum of £1,220 a year offered. That the condition laid down by the Towyn Urban Council be conceded. The Hon. C. H. Wynn moved the County Council enter into contracts with the three Councils that had accepted the terms. Mr. W. Davies wished to know whether it was clearly understood that bridges and retaining walls damaged as stated by the Towyn Council would be repaired by the County Council in every ca.-e. The Hon. C. 1-1. Wyane said as far as he could understand the County Council would repair any extraordinary damage, unless caused through the neglect of those in charge of the roads. Mr. W. Davies said he would like to have a similar condition as that applied to Towyn adopted in each case, and he proposed that this be added. It was then decided to add to the conditions in each case that the County Council would repair any extraordinary damage done to the roads unless caused by the negligence of the District Council. The Clerk stated he had the previous day received a communication from the Dolgelley Council, who wished to point out that having u. —T —_rT[r 'ZT! regard to the fact that the expenditure during the year ended 31st March last was exceptionally low in consequence of the Council deferring the metal- ling of some of their streets, the Council hardly considered the average for the last six years a fair one in respect of their distrect. They asked, there- fore, that the grant be increased from Z140 to £ 200. The Barmouth Council also wrote stating that they had resolved, inasmuch as it was neces- sary for them to spend considerable sums of money in repairs and maintenance of main roads within their district, that Z190 per annum was not con- sidered to be an adequate grant for the mainten- ance. But they were prepared to enter into an agree- ment for a lump sum per annum as soon as the work now in course of construction had been com- pleted, and urged the County Council to come to this agreement, thus dealing with them on the same footing as the other urban authorities in the county. The Chairman said these communications bad not been considered by the Main Roads Committee. and he ventured to suggest that they be referred. It was resolved that they be referred to the special committee appointed in the matter. MAINTENANCE OF BRIDGES. The Main Roads Committee recommended that the applications of the Dolgelley Rural District Council that Ty'n-y-groes Bridge be taken over as a county bridge, and of the Trawsfynydd Parish Council that the entrances to the bridge called Pontllyndu on the district road between Trawsfynydd and the Mount Morgan Mine be im- proved be not entertained. This was confirmed. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES. Committees for the ensuing year were appointed as follows:— Standing Joint Committee:—Messrs E. H. Jonathan, W. Parry Evans, Dr. John Jones, Messrs R. G. Pritchard, John Davies, Wm Hughes, Ed. Jarrett, J. Lloyd Jones, and R. D. Roberts. Finance Committee :-Messrs Ed. Griffith, J. Hughes Jones, E. P. Jones, Andreas Roberts, Lewis Lewis, Wm. Davies, Griffith Price, W. R. M. Wynne, J. Lloyd Jones. John H. Bullock, Evan B. Jones, G. H. Ellis, Robert Richards, John B. Jones, John Parry and E. W. Kirkby. Main Roads Committee:—Hon. C. H. Wynn, Messrs Foulkes Jones, R. E. Roberts, Evan Jones, A. Osmond Williams, Thomas Jones, John Jones (Gwyddelwern), J. Pugh Jones, Robert Roberts, D. G. Williams, David T. Jones, John Evans, Charles Williams, and William Jones. Western Sea Fisheries Committee:—Messrs J. Hughes Jones, Lewis Lewis, Charles Williams, W. R. M. Wynne, John Evans, and Wm Jones. Joint Education CommitteeDr. Hughes, E. P. Jones, Owen S. Wynne, and William Davies. APPOINTMENTS. Messrs..J. Hughes Jones, W. Jones, and J. Pugh Jones were appointed members of the Agricultural and Technical Education Committee of the Univer- sity College of Wales, Aberystwyth. Professor J. Allan Murray, of the University College Aberystwyth, was appointed agricultural analyst under the Fertilisers and Feeding Stuffs Act, 1893. The appointment of the Hon. C. H. Wynn, Dr. Roberts, and Dr Roger Hughes was confirmed as visitors to the North Wales Counties Lunatic Asylum. Mr. O. M. Edwards, M.P., was appointed as the representative of the Council on the University Court of the University of Wales. Dr. John Jones was appointed to fill the vacancy on the County Governing Body caused by the death of his father. The following were appointed representatiTe governors for each Intermediate School in the county in accordance with the provisions of the county scheme :-Bala-Hon. C. H. Wynn and Mr. Evan Jones Dolgelley—Messrs. Edward Griffith and Richard Williams Towyn-Messrs. J. Hughes Jones and Humphrey Jones; Barmouth—Messrs. C. Williams and R. J. Williams; Festiniog- Messrs. J. Parry Jones and E. H. Jonathan. S fMr. Edwards, Blaenau Festiniog, and Miss Parry, Bala, were elected two representative governors to represent the County Council on the governing body of Dr. Williams' School, Dolgelley. Dr. Richard Jones, Blaenau Festiniog, was reappointed to examine the reports of the medical officers of health and to tabulate the vital and health statistics of the county. NORTH WALES ASYLUM. The seal of the Council was affixed to a convey- ance of mines and minerals under certain lands surrounding Llyn Llymbran, in the parishes of Henllan and Nantglyn in the County of Denbigh, purchased for the purposes of the North Wales Counties Lunatic Asylum and to a duplicate thereof. In connection with this matter, a resolution was also passed strongly protesting against the action of the Office of Woods and Forests in compelling the five North Wales Councils to pay the exorbitant sum of 9440 for mineral rights in connection with the conveyance of water to the North Wales Counties Lunatic Asylum; and that a copy of this resolution be sent to the office of Woods and Forests, and to the member of Parliament for the county. URBAN COUNCIL BOUNDARIES. An Order made by the Local Government Board disallowing the Order of the County Council ex- tending the boundaries of the Dolgelley Urban District Council was submitted. An application was received from the Towyn Urban District Council for an Order altering the boundaries of their district under section 57 of the Local Government Act, 1888, so as to make them co-terminus with the poor-law district. The Chairman said if they were satisfied that a prima facie case had been made out it was their duty to appoint a committee to hold an inquiry there. The Hon. C. H. Wynn proposed, and Mr. Evan Jones seconded, that such a committee be appointed, and this was agreed to, the gentlemen appointed to act thereon being the Hon. C. H. Wynn, Mr. Evan Jones and Mr. Ed. Griffith. SIGNS OF THE TIMES. Mr. John Thomas moved the following resolu- tion :—" That a special committee be formed of wise men that can discern the signs of the times to investigate the different expenditures, and if possible to diminish and curtail them." The pro- poser, in a quaint speech, pointed out that the rates were increasing continually, and the poor farmerr was being fleeced in every direction. The wageEt of farm servants had also increased, but there was no compensating advantage to the farmer. Mr. J. Pugh Jones seconded. Mr. Thomas said his object was that the Finance Committee should name three or five out of their number to act as this special committee. Dr John Jones: I suggest that Air Thomas be added to this committee (laughter). After further discussion, it was decided that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee as a whole. NEW POLLING DISTRICTS. An application was received from the ratepayers of the parishes of Talsarnau and Llandecwyn that Talsarnau be constituted a polling district for Par- liamentary purposes. The Clerk said no action on the part of the County Council was required, as the Sheriff of the county had the power to select the polling stations. INEBRIATES ACT. Dr Roger Hughes said he saw there was no report from the Finance Committee again with regard to the Inebriates Act. It bad been referred to them twice, and he wished to know whether they bad considered it. The Clerk: I brought it before them, but whether they considered it or not I can't tell you. Dr Hughes: So there is no report ? The Clerk Not that I know of. This concluded the business.
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bortIl OBITUARY.—It is with regret that we have to record the death of Mrs. Jane Jones, the wife of the Rev. D. Caron Jones, Calvinistic Methodist Minister at this place. The sad event took place, after a lingering illnes, on Thursday night last. Although Mrs. Jones had be^n ailing for some time the news of her death was received with sorrow and surprise, The deceased lady was held in high esteem in the village, and much sympathy is expressed with Mr. Jones in his sad and sudden bereavement. Mrs. Jones was a native of Tregaron, being a daughter of Daniel and Gwen Jones of Camerfawr. Her father has predeceased her, butber mother survives. The deceased lady was thus a grand-daughter of Daniel Jones, a sterling character known well to generations gone by for his true worth and religious zeal and activity. He was one of the most prominent religious workers of his day in the neighbourhood. A staunch Nonconformist, he was a man that would not compromise his principles, and was known to have suffered per- secution for his political views. He was a native of Towyn, Merioneth, and he had to leave his farm in order that he might be loyal to his. own convic tions of what was right and true. Mrs. Jones had inherited much of her ancestors noble qualities of character, and her piety and deep religious con- victions were never questioned. She was of a quiet and unostentatious disposition and disliked every mannner of religious show and sham. She had the disadvantage of possessing a frail anii feeble constitution but all who had the pleasure of knowing her, always found her to be one of the most amiable of persons. The funeral took place on Tuesday when the body was taken by rail to Tregaron, the interment being made in'the burial ground of the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. The funeral was very largely attended. The Revs. J. C. Evans. Borth and T. J. Morgan. Pengarn, officiated at the house at Borth, and the Revs. John Bowen, Morgan Evans, Rees Morgan and Watkins at the chapel and graveside.
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