Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

CARDIGAN DISTRICT LETTER. THE-POLICE AND FURIOUS DRIVING. From a purely business point of view, the monthly meeting of the Town Council, held on Monday morning, was admirable—everything being cut and dried, and very quickly disposed of. New rates were made; two new lamp lighters were engaged at the generous salary of 6s per week each (no wonder there was a dearth of applicants); questions of water supply and sanitation were lighly touched upon, and the meeting of the Council was virtually over. The Council resolved to sit as a committee on the water question, with the intention of con- sidering how to augment the present supply, although the opinion seemed to prevail that the existing source would suffice were it not for the gross waste by consumers as a body. The Council received a notification from the police of a case of IUIIOUS riding in the streets, and on the motion or Capt, Williams, seconded by Mr John Daniel, the Council resolved to lodge information against the offender under their powers. In view of the recent decision, the result of this case will be awaited with interest. From a newspaper standpoint, however, the chief event of the meeting was the closing address of the Mayor, who took that opportunity of rebutting certain statements which bad appeared in the local paper. IMPORTANT RAILWAY PROJECT. The Council were in full force, and the Mayor (Mr Morgan-Richardson) quite took them by surprise, his speech being of an exceptionally caustic character. He first of all told the Council that he was in communication with the Treasury on the subject of the old Grammar School, and he had no doubt that upon all the facts being laid before them, permission would be given to charge the Borough with the sum of money agreed upon as the value of the schoolrooms (which form part of the Guild Hall Buildings, and are now disused). He also said that he was in correspondence with Earl Cawdor, the Chairman of the Great Western Railway Company, on thesubjectof certain im- provements in the railway service, and especially at Whitland Station; also as to the construction of a line of communication with Newcastle Emlyn. He had that morning received a letter from the Company to say that the questions raised were under consideration, and a reply would be sent in the course of a few days. OUR FOURTH ESTATE-CLAMAXT I The Mayor then proceeded to deal with the objectionable notes which had appeared in the luoni po.p9r, <H1 which he thought should be noticed. The Arst was 5. pursuli&l nSiVuc* The Council had unanimously selected a site for the ornamental shelter which he had offered to erect on the Netpool promenade, but the paper had stated that an extremely large number of people differed as to the suitability of the site, as, if placed there, the shelter would obliterate the best view of the river. Immediately on seeing these remarks, he had cancelled his negotiations for the erection of the shelter, pending an expression of opinion from the members of the Council individually. After a rather sarcastic reference to the journalese style of the notes, in the course of which he quoted a somewhat painful specimen, he dealt with the charge that the Corporation had been wanting in patriotism in not organising suitable demonstra- tions on recent occasions of national rejoicing. There had been plenty of bunting displayed, and there were other signs of rejoicing, but Mafeking day was a Saturday, and the working day (being market day) of the week, and he could not fairly call upon the shopkeepers to close their shops. Neither could ne do so on rretona day, seeing that the shops were closed the two previous days, and would close for the usual half-holiday on the suc- ceeding day. But what should they have done, he asked, to celebrate these victories, if it had been practicable They were referred to Newport, Pem., for an example. He had turned up the newspaper report, and he had found that there they had had a procession, and had burned Kruger in effigy, but the band failed to turn up because two of their bass players were missing (laughter). And this was the example! He thought it would have been degrading to the Council to have asked them to imitate such an example. It was true Kruger was their enemy, but they should honour him as such, as he was fighting for what he believed to be the independence of his country. As they all knew, there was no one in the town who could not manage the affairs of the Council better than they were managed, and he ventured to suggest that as they had gone outside the Council for their Mayor in his case, they should do so again, and appoint the editor of the Tivy side Advertiser Mayor for the ensuing year (loud laughter). The Mayor com- plained that comments often appeared in the paper on matters which were in progress, and on their completion the local paper calmly told them that it was due to the power of the press. Personally, he said that so long as he retained the confidence of the Council during the period he had yet to serve them, he should be quite indifferent to such opinion, and he should even be indifferent to the terrific blasts which the local thunderer would blow week after week through his penny whistle THE FISHERMEN SCORE. The fishermen of St. Dogmell's are jubilant. The crew of the fishing boat Kate," seven in number, were summoned for using a fixed engine for the purpose of catching salmon, in the river Tivy, on the 25th ult. The cases were heard at Cardigan on Monday. The information was laid by Water-bailiff Thomas Morris, and the case for the Board of Conservators was conducted by the Clerk, Mr H. W. Howell, of Lampeter. Mr Lawley Stokes represented the fishermen, who denied the charge. The cases were heard at great length, and the Bench finally dismissed the summonses, each party having to pay their own costs. The evidence of the water bailiff was to the effect that he saw the men deliberately anchor their net, while he was standing in fields, on. the Cardiganshire side of the river, a considerable distance away. The men, on the other hand, stated that they allowed their net to drift. Before the bailiff crossed the river at the ferry, the other fishing boats had returned from the bar, and when he accosted the crew of the Kate they remained silent. The advocate for the fishermen scored on the point of identification. VOLUNTEERING. Several interesting items may be noted under this heading. On the occasion of the last two official visits of Captain and Adjutant Young (of Aberystwyth), there have been very fair musters of F flnmnanv. and the Adiutant on each occasion addressed the men. (1) On the modern rifle, and (2) on outposts. Last Friday evening instead of the usual field drill, Lieutenant W. E. James, prepared a scheme under which a body of infantry retiring through Cardigan was pursued by an infantry column. The scheme was explained to the Company, Colour-sergeant Lewis being given the command of the skeleton enemy, and Sergeant Fernley the command of the advanced guard. The scheme worked out extremely well, and caused some little sensation in the town, while it led to several amusing encounters among the men, ending finally in the defeat of the pursuing force, a small party alone escaping capture. The idea deserves developing, and it would certainly stimulate interest in volunteering. SEVEN-AND-A-HALF PER CENT. Cardigan industries are far too few, but those which exist seem to flourish satisfactorily. At the annual meeting of the shareholders of the Cardigan Mercantile Company held last week at the Guild Hall, Colonel Picton Evans presiding, the report to the shareholders upon the position of the Company was all that could be wished, and a dividend of 7i; per cent, was declared. TELEPATH. PECULIAR CASE AT CARDIFF. At Cardiff County Court on Saturday his Honour Judge Owen heard a rather complicated case, in which Messrs Thomas Davies and Co., Cardigan dealers in butter and cream, sued Arthur Abblett, grocer and Baker, Cardiff, for the recovery of £ 12. Mr George David appeared for plaintiff's and Mr. F. G. Forsdike for defendant. The defence set up was that the debt, in respect of butter supplied, had been paid. Defendant went into the box and said he gave the order to Parker and Co., and paid that firm for the goods supplied to him. The receipts were handed up to defendant by Mr Forsdike, but Abblett informed his Honour that he could neither read nor write. His Honour: What, have you lived in Wales all your life ?-No answer. His Honour: Or have you escaped the Board School 1—No answer. His Honour Or is this the result of Board School education? (laughter)-No answer. Under cross-examination by Mr David, defendant said he did not know that Parker and Co. was Robert Simon Max Prosser. Don't you know Prosser has been convicted of conspiracy 7-1 don't know. And that the man convicted with him was Copping 7-1 don't know, Did not Copping come to you after leaving gaol? His Honour: With his hair short ? (Laughter). Defendant: No. Was not Copping at your shop when Prosser took your order ?-No. Defendant admitted having spoken to plaintiff's manager about the butter supplied. His Honour: Why did you do that? No answer. His Honour: You are not so innocent as you try to make out. One would think butter would not melt in your mouth (laughter). Mr Edge, manager for plaintiffs, said Prosser took orders for the firm on commission, but he only held the position for a fortnight. Prosser was not, however, authorised to receive the money. His Honour gave judgment for the plaintiff company for the full amount.

NEWCASTLE EMLYN. THE SUMMER.—Our friends and neighbours at Cardigan are making a most commendable effort to bring their town and its environs to the notice of the public as a desirable health and pleasure resort. Can- not something be done in this direction for our town. Newcastle Emlyn has many advantages to commend it a delightful centre for holiday-seekers of the better class who are anxious to fly far from the Madding crowd" which beset them in the large cities. Who will move. THE POOR REi oicp,Few good folks in this or any part of the country had better cause to rejoice over the fall of Pretoria than the inmates of one Workhouse for to them the event brought some- thing more than airy nothing"; for Bob" victory found a local habitation and name" in an excell- ent and most welcome repast which Mr Morgan the master was able to give them through the generosity and forethought of Colonel Lewis, of Llysnewydd, who kindly sent a cheque for the purpose. RELIEF OF PRETORIA.—Last week the town wit- nessed another procession-the best ever seen in the place. No effort had been spared to make it worthy of the great event it celebrated and en- forced upon the minds of the peaceful dwellers on the banks of the Tivy. The procession in honour of the surrender of Pretoria far surpassed all others of its kind. It was grand and comic, grave and gay, droll and pretty, excellent and ridiculous. In short the turnout was a grand show. There was the tableaux and cyclists carnival, aleart drawn by five donkeys with outriders accompanied by a band of clowns each clown having an instrument with which he managed to managed to make a very good volume of most unearthly noise-such as the poor donkeys could never imitate. There were many other minor figures in the procession but those enumerated were the ones that most im- mediately appeared to both ear and eye. FROM THE WAR.—The following is a copy of of a letter received from the front from Mr Johnny Mathias, one of the six troopers sent out by the 11 estcm Jlail. Mr Mathias is a brother of Mr T. J. Mathias of this town.—"Just a line or two to let you know that I am in the land of the living, and it is a living too- bully beef, and one dozen biscuits per day, with two cups of coffee. I am writing this in a trench lately occupied by the Boers, just outside Brand- fort. I have been in it eighteen hours without moving, and here I'll be for another few hours. I am sorry to tell you that my horse has gone to kingdom come. When we were on the march we I had to cross the Orange River, and owing to the Boers having blown up N orvals Pont Bridge, we had to 1.7. Q- flo \V}::cn- about half-way across the lifctfe beggar shied, and jumped right into the river, and there he got stuck fast in some ladders and casks, and before we could get him out he was a goner. From Norvals Pont I had to go as far as Springfontein in a rail- way truck, there I had a remount, and it is a speci- men too. I am going to make a clothes horse of him. I have seen a lot of fellows that I know out here, Tom Williams, carrier, Martin Davies, Davy Lloyd, painter. Mr Fitzwilliams son I saw at Bloemfontein, also Capt. Pryse, Noyadd, and Mr Bickerton, Cardigan, with Highterman with them. At Frazer Road I met Capt. Picton Evans, and all the Cardigan boys. The Captain gave me a bottle ef beer, but I only threw it way. I have been in two engagements, one at this place, and the other at Karee. I am pleased to say that I am so far free from wounds. I know that you would give any- thing to see the way we live here. At night we have to sleep with saddle cloths as bed clotbes, and a big diamond for a pillow. With kindest regards to all enquiring friends. I think I shall be at the seige of Pretoria if all goes well."

CORRIS. BEGGING.—George Kelly, labourer, Belfast, was brought before Mr Humphrey Divies at Corris Police Station on Friday last,' charged with begging alms. P.C. Parry gave evidence in sfipport of the charge, and the accused was committed to prison for 14 days without the option of a fine.

ABERDOVEY. CONGREGATIONALISM.—The new minister of the English Congregational Church will be inducted to the pastorate on Friday next, when special services will be held. MINISTERIAL.—The Rev. J. Williams, B.A., Dolgelley, and the Rev W. James, D.D., Man- chester, occupied the pulpit at the Tabernacle C.M. Chapel here on Sunday last. The last named gentleman and family are at present spending a holiday at Aberdovey, SHIPPING.—The following are the arrivals and sailings during the week:—Arrived: June 8th, schooner Samuel Holland" in ballast; June 9th, s.s. Telephone," with general cargo from Liver- pool June 11th, s.s. lolite," with 600 tons cement from London. Sailed: June 11th, Schooner, Aeron Belle for Gloucester s.s. Telephone for Barmouth 12th, s.s. lolite for Barrow. OBITUARY.—The death took place on Thursday last, at the age of 78 years, of Mrs. Catherine Lewis, widow of the late Mr Lewis Lewis, Trinity Pilot of this port. Mrs Lewis had been in failing health for many years, but bad sufficiently re- covered to visit a friend. Just a week before her death* she, however, had a relapse, to which she succumbed. The funeral took place at the Cemetery on Monday afternoon, all the daughters and brother of the deceased being present. The Rev J. W. Davies (W.) officiated. GOLF.—The Whit-week tournament was held on 2nd, 4th, and 5th June. It was on the whole a successful meeting, and from the number of new men who appeared on the course there is little doubt as to the ever-increasing popularity of this fine golf course. The links were perhaps not in so fine a condition as they were in for the Easter tournament, and this was due in great measure to the rough, dry weather we had been having for a week or two before the meeting. Still, from the scores handed in there was not muchjto complain of as to the state of the course, for many of the cards gave evidence of really good play. No doubt the fact that the Ladies' Golfing Union hold their championship meeting here next May will be the means of bringing a number of new players to Aberdovey during the summer months to see what sort of course it is. The Saturday's event was Bogey competition under handicap up, and was won by Mr Lawley, junior, with one of his handicap allowing him 9 strokes. Mr F. S. Withers with 7 and Mr Mander with 12 strokes were both 2 down. The first event on Monday was medal competition under handicap. The top scores in this event were Mr F. S. Withers with 96 less 9. and Mr J. Lawley with ninety-nine less 12. The afternoon event was a foursome against bogey. Here Messrs H. Margetts and Cuthbert Peart with 14 strokes were 2 down. The Cambrian Railway Company's cup was played for on Tuesday. It was a 36 hole competition medal play under handicap and was won by Mr H. Margetts, Kenilworth, who, with a handicap of 13, had net score of 76 in the first round and 86 in second round, total 162. Mr F. S. Withers with handicap 8, and Mr Walter Jones with handicap 25, come next, their total net'scores for the two rounds being 166. The special prize for best nine holes out or home in the first round was won by Mr H. Margetts with 42-6 £ —35 £ In the second round the special prize for best 9 holes out or home was won by Mr B. R. Peyton with 45-7t--37t.

TOWYN. VISITORS.—The increase of visitors at Towyn this year is very encouraging, and it is stated that the number in town is larger at present than in any corresponding period of previous years. There is also a marked increase in the number of day trippers. CYCLING FATALITY.—On Monday a young man, who had been engaged at Brynglas Farm, near Towyn, succumbed at the Machynlleth Cottage Hospital to injuries received as the result of a bicycle accident on Whit Monday. Deceased had been that day to visit his parents, and while running down a steep hill between Machynlleth and Pennal he lost control of his machine, and was then thrown violently to the ground. He re- ceived terrible injuries, especially about the head, i Dr DARNARDO'S HOMES.—Special meetings on behalf of the above Homes are to be held in the National School to-night. For over thirty- three years Dr Barnardo has been caring for the outcast and orphan children of the United King- dom, until to-day there is no Institution like these Homes on the face of the earth. Over 35,000 poor wastrels, chiefly orphans, thrown on the cold mercy of the world, have passed through the Barnardo Homes, and been educated and trained to fill useful postions in life, and at present there are 5.000 children in the Homes and Branches. Dr Barnardo is carrying on a truly national work, and deserves the practical sympathy and support of all who have the interests of children at heart. He has saved to the country at large by his success- ful: reclamation of waifs hundreds of thousands of pounds, and we therefore invite attention to our advertising colums, and trust that the cordial sup- port of the residents of the district will be given to the meeting,

BARMOUTH. LOCAL LABOUR.—For several weeks artisans and labourers have been in great demand here in con- sequence of building operations being very brisk, and the work of laying of water and other pipes along the main roads, gives employment to many. OUR ROADS.—The main road is being recovered with a thick coating of stones, which are pressed down evenly by a steam roller. When completed this improvement will give the town and its ap- proaches a good appearance, and will be welcome by the large number of cyclists who frequent our locality. VISITORS.—A large number of intending visitors to this sea-side resort are applying for furnished houses in the shape of villas or semi detached moderate sized houses. It is very gratifying that the outlook for this season seems very bright, several furnished houses having already been taken for the summer months. SEWERAGE EXTENSIONS.—In consequence of the heavy traffic on the road where the sanitary pipes had just been laid and the covering thereon had not got hardened, some of the pipes were broken, the road had to be re-opened, and new pipes re- laid. The vehicle traffic had not to be diverted but for a couple of days. REGATTA.—Every effort is being made to bring this year's regatta to a successful issue. The management could not have fallen into better hands than those of Mr Tom Abraham's, Belle Vue, who has already begun with the work of organizing. For some cause or other these annual festivals have not been held for some years past, although a large number of visitors took a keen interest and prolonged their stay to witness them. EXCURSIONS.—During Whitsuntide this year this place has not been visited by nearly as many excursionists as in former years. This applies generally to all the watering places in North Wales. The weather during the week was all that could be desired, being exceptionally fine and free from rain until Saturday, when it rained all day. On Satur- day the largest number of excursionists seen this season arrived here, and the weather was not very congenial to pleasure seekers, and it told heavily on the boat and charabanc proprietors. A large number of trippers enjoyed themselves in the partly built pavilion now in the course of erection by Mr David Davies, Beech-road. WIDENING THE MAIN ROAD.—A correspondent writes to say that some months since an applica- tion was received by the Harbour Trustees from the Urban District Council praying that a portion of land adjoining St David's Welsh Church and which reaches as far as Penlan House should be granted by the trustees on easy terms so that they might be able to widen the main rwd at this part of the town which is very narrow. This, according to report, was conceeded to by the trustees, who, not only intimated their intention of giving whfife >>.as asked for, but a little more so that the foad mi^^t be widened and made uniform and regular. Tm°- terms could not have been easier, as no charge will be made; the stipulation should have been inserted that the work was to be commenced without delay and not be left in abeyance. It is to be feared that the present season will be over before this much needed improvement is carri-A -JVCST? ffdTdOfj.—ircTiijiify meeutii' oi ibe 1 iocat managers was held on Monday, the- 11th inst., when there were present Mr W. J. Morris (in the chair), Alderman Lewis Lewis (vice-chairman), Messrs John Evans, C.C., John Davies, C.C., Owen Jones, Robert Williams, Revs Z. Mather. David Evans, M.A., Mrs Richards, Mrs Wynne Williams, Mrs Edwards, the Headmaster, and the Architect. The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed, Mrs Richards, and Mr Robert Williams took their seats and signed a declaration accepting office as local managers, the first named as a co-optative member, and "Mr Williams repre- senting the governors of Llanbedr Endowed School. Harlech Endowed School governors have not yet appointed their representative; Mr Williams was requested to see that the matter should be attended to forthwith. The architect gave a re- port as to the progress of the school premises. During the month, he said, not much progress had been made, and that arose from the scarcity of workmen in the town. He was requested to call the attention of the contractor to the delay, and to put more men on the buildings. A resolution was passed that in future all assistant-teachers should sign an agreement with the managers that three months notice on either side terminated the en- gagement, and that at the end of a school term. It was finally decided that the opening ceremony of the new school building should take place on either the last two days of July, or the first of August, and that a silver key be ordered, and made of Clogau silver, to be presented to the president on the occasion-Mr G. E. Owen, silver- smith, to provide the same. The appointment of speakers was left in the hands of the Headmaster, who it seems had already received intimations from several who have promised to attend. A meeting of the members of the Finance Committee is to be held on Tuesday next.

DOLGELLEY. EXCURSION.—On Friday an excursion reached here from Manchester, and a large number of the visitors went to the Torrent Walk to enjoy its dromantic scenery. They spent a very happy day, the weather being everything that could be desired. THE BISHOP'S VISIT,-On Monday the Lord Bishop of Bangor attended at Llanelltyd Church, where a confirmation service was held, and a large number of candidates from churches in the parish were presented. The Bishop afterwards dedicated a beautiful stained glass window, and also conse- crated an addition recently made to the churchyard, There was a large attendance of clergy and church people. A Busy DAY.*—The Bishop of Bangor did a hard day's work on Monday. Starting from Anglesey early in the morning, he arrived at Dolgelley shortly after one o'clock. He then proceeded to Llanelltyd Church, where he conducted three services and delivered an address. He then put in an appearance at a garden party at Hengwrt, and then came on to Dolgelley Grammar School, where he distributed prizes and delivered an address. ACCIDENTS.—On Friday Mr. R. Richards, a member of the District Council, met with a severe accident, while driving out in a trap, near Farchynys. The pony being young took fright, and bolted off. Mr Richards was thrown out, and severely injured. He is now fortunately progress- ing favourably.—Last Sunday, as a party of visitors, who had been up to Mynydd Moel, were coming down, one gentleman named Gibson, from Man- chester, had a severe fall, and fractured his leg. He was brought to town, and is now progressing satisfactorily under the attendance of Dr John Jones. THE WAR FUND.—A meeting of the Transvaal War Fund Committee for Dolgelley and district was held on Tuesday, at the County Hall, Dol- gelley, under the presidency of Mr. W. R. M. Wynne, Lord Lieutenant of the county. There were also present Mr. Charles Williams, Major Best, Mr. William Owen, J.P., Blaenau Festiniog; Mr. James Morris, Talsamau; Mr. T. P. Jones- Parry, hon. treasurer, and Mr. G. F. T. Scott, hon. sec. It was resolved to vote the sum of R200 to the Merionethshire branch of the Soldiers and Sailors' Association, to be devoted for the relief of necessitous cases in the county. MUSICAL FESTIVAL.—The annual festival of the Independents was held on Monday. At the morn- ing and afternoon meetings the different classes were catechised by Mr William Hughes, Dolgelley, Rev Edward Morris, Dyffryn, Rev J. Cynfal Jones. Borth, respectively. The conductor was Mr D. W. Lewis, F.T-S.C., Brynaman. The singing was ex- cellent throughout. The following were the tunes selected:—Langton, Meirion, Bryn Seion, West- minster Abbey, Hebron, Bethany, Rhyl, Rhoslan, Llanidloes, Glanteifi, York, Yi Hyfryd Wlad, Bechwith, Glyn Collen, Ludwic, Glanceri, Pastor Bonus, Trelech, and the two anthems, Yr amser a gyflawnwyd," and 0 anfeidrol rym y cariad," were rendered in a creditable manner. The meet- ings were very largely attended, and the chapel was quite overcrowded. GANLLWYD EISTEDDFOD.—This eisteddfod was held on Saturday in a convenient pavilion in a field at Ganllwyd, it being the second annual event of the kind. The weather was very rainy and militated against its success. The meetings were presided over by Mr William Hughes, Mr J. Neville West, Aberdeen, Mr J. Griffith. The chief com- petition was the chair subject "Natur" and the winner of the chair was Mr Ellis Roberts (Glan Wnion) Dolgelley. In the contest for singing the best solo the silver cup (which was offered by Messrs J. Meyrick Jones, limited), was won by Mr Ellis M. Evans, Barmouth, being the best out of 12. Mr. W. T. Lloyd, Dolgelley won the solo bass competition. The Trawsfynydd Male Voice Party was deemed worthy of the prize in the Male Voice Competition.—The Ebenezer Choir was the best in the children's choir competition. The Rev W. Pari Haws won the gold medal for the best stanzas. For the essay on Prif Elfenau Dyrchafiad y Werin Gvmreig," the prize was given to Mr G. Priee, Corsygamedd. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL.—A special meeting was held on Wednesday morning, under the presid- ency of Mr John Edwards.—Mr Edward Williams read a letter from Mr Gough, of the Cam- brian Railways, stating that a cheap train excursion ticket would be allowed evening to Barmouth by the 5.20 train, according to the wish of the Council. —Three tenders for supplying a standpipe to the Fire Brigade were received viz. Messrs T. H. Roberts for Z6, W. Owen for iC6 12s.-E. E. Jones, for £ 5 15s, some of the members present said that Mr E. E. Jones had no right to tender as he was not a shopkeeper, and as the Council had asked only traders to send in but others said that any rate- payer had a right to tender.—On the motion of Mr R. Richards, seconded by Mr D. Meredith, it was decided to accept the tender of Mr T. H. Roberts.—A letter received from the County Coun- cil refusing the loan of the Steam Roller was dis- cussed. But no decision was come to on the matter.—In reply to Mr Edward Williams, the Sur- veyor said that the fence on the side of the road leading from Pandyrodyn to Dr Williams's Bridge would be made up as soon as possible. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. The ordinary meeting of the above Council was held on Tuesday evening, the Mayor in the chair. There were also present: Messrs Richard Riehards John Griffith, David Meredith, Ellis Williams, R. Davies, Edward Williams, John Jones, John Edwards, with R. Barnett (assistant clerk), Wm. Jones (surveyor), E. R. Jones (collector). The minutes of the last meeting were read and signed4 THE, SLAUGHTER HOUSE. The Surveyor reported that all the things which the Clerk approved of being removed, had been taken away from the slaughter house. The com- mittee had not seen Mr Fox. THE WATER CART. The Surveyor said he had found a suitable place to keep the water cart at Mr Hughes', printer, but be bad not purchased it. It was decided that the Streets Committee should inspect the place in order to pUlChase it. PROPOSED NEW BRIDGE OVER THE ARRAN. The Clerk brought this matter forward, as nothing had been determined at the last meeting except that a bridge should be made, and he now asked the Council what steps were to be further taken in the matter. Mr Richards proposed that the bridge be pro- ceeded with as soon as possible. Mr John Griffith proposed that a letter be sent to the owners of the road near Arran bridge stating that the Council intended to construct a new bridge over the river, and asking them to improve the road to the satisfaction of the Surveyor, as the Council would not proceed until the road was properly improved. This having been seconded by Mr David Mer- edith, it was accordingly passed. Mr David Meredith then proposed that the Sur- veyor draw plans of a bridge in two different styles. Mr John Griffith seconded, and the motion was carried. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor reported that one tender had come in for painting the lamp in the Square, and the two urinals, viv., that of Mr Richard Evans, painter, for P.4 15s. Mr John Griffiths proposed that the tender be accepted. Mr Ellis Williams seconded, and it was agreed to. j The Surveyor said that he would make a report on tue Penarlag drain by the next meeting j Attention was called by the Surveyor to the sheep fair. A very small number came to the fair, and th:9 cost of keeping it was far more than what was recei.ed from it. It wa." decided not to do away with the fair, but that every one who wanted to bring sheep to the town, should give a notice to the Collector, and hp "J.r\, CI Ms 10f, 'hut less notice be gL. en no pens would be made. GREEN LAKE. Mr David Meredith called attention to the situa- tion of Gre,3n Lane, which was in a bad mte and urgently wanted many improvements. It was decided that t,"e surveyor should take his men and improve the place--It was also decided that the old signs which were in the town should be taken awav at once, and that the sign Lombard-street which is on Mr R. O. Jones' shop, should be removed to the other side of the building. MEDICAL OFFICER S REPORT. The Clerk read the report of the Officer of Health, on the water supply of the town. He stated that the present supply of water would be ffumcient for several months. The water was perfectly clear and needed no filtering. The I quantity and quality were good. The town was clear of infectious diseases, and the public health was generally satisfactory. -+>

Volunteer Movement at Dolgelley. A DIFFICULTY ARISES. The volunteer movement at Dolgelley, which bad seemed in a fair way to reach a successful consummation, has received an unexpected check this week. It will be remembered that some weeks ago a meeting was held to decide upon the forma- tion of a corps, and a large number gave in tbtlir names as being prepared to join. Mr. H. F. Carpenter was the chief mover in the matter, and at that meeting Mr Felix White was appointed hon. z_1 sec. of the movement. A resolution was also passed thereat that the Lord Lieutenant of the county be informed of the decision of the meeting, and that he be requested to take the necessary steps to get the corps recognised by the proper authorities and incorporated with the county movement. A few days later a meeting in connection with the formation of a county battalion for Merionethshire was held, at which Mr Carpenter's name was proposed, seconded, and carried to be added to the county committee, but for some reaaon or other, so we are informed, this decision was not carried into effect, and Mr Carpenter's name did not appear as a member of the committee. The originators of the local corps subsequently communicated with the War Office, and forwarded the list of those persons who bad subscribed their names as being prepared to enrol themselves as members. The War Office referred the matter to the officer commanding the 23rd Regi- mental District, who further referred it to Colonel Rees. commander of the 3rd V.B. Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Considerable correspondence ensued with Colonel Rees, and last week he wrote to the secretary (Mr F, White) as follows Dear Sir.— At last I have received from the War Office per- mission to form a company of volunteers at Dol- gelley to be attached to this battalion. I would suggest that you summon all the men who signed the application for the establishment of a company to attend at the Town Hall (I suppose you can get permission to have it) a meeting on Monday evening at six o'clock to finally enrol them members of this battalion. I shall attend with my adjutant and sergeant major. Will you please see that there is a measuring standard and tape and three or four Testaments. Two or three doctors must be invited to attend to medically examine each candidate. You must also employ two tailors to be present to measure the men for uniform. I enclose you a form for you to apply for a commission, which perhaps you will have filled in by Monday night." At the same time Mr Carpenter also received the follow- ing letter from Colonel Rees Dear Sir,-I have just received authority from the War Office to form a Volunteer Company at Dolgelley to form part of this battalion. I have written to Mr White to request him to convene a meeting of the men who signed the application, for Monday evening next at six o'clock to swear them in. I enclose you a form which please fill in by Monday evening. As you are willing to accept a commission, and as I under- stand you are the joriginator of the movement. I assume you will take the captaincy of the company. I hope Monday will be a convenient day for the men to attend, but I can't attend any other day next week." Arrangements were accordingly made for a meeting to be held at the Public Rooms on Mon- day evening, when there was a large and enthusi- astic attendance of the young men of the town. Mr H. F. Carpenter occupied the chair, and Colonel Rees was also present, together with his adjutant and sergeant-major. It was announced, however, that the examination of candidates and the enrol- ment of members could not be proceeded with that evening, owing to certain difficulties which had arisen. Colonel Rees addressed the meeting, and asked the men to allow the matter to stand over for a few days. He did not desire that there should be any friction, and hoped to secure the support of the county gentry. Mr Isaac Evans then proposed, and Mr H. P. Jones seconded, the following resolution, which was unanimously carried" That the proposed Dol- gelley Volunteer Company here assembled, who on two occasions have duly subscribed their names, regret that, though officially summoned, have not been allowed to be duly sworn in to-night. And further express our indignation that we have been frustrated from serving our Queen and country as members of the Dolgelley Company, 3rd Y.B.. R.W.F., which has been our desire, and for which purpose we hare assembled. And that a copy of this resolution be sent to the War Office. The following resolution, which was also carried without a dissentient, was proposed by Mr G. E. Williams, jand seconded by Mr Evan Edwards:— That we, the proposed Dolgelley Volunteer Com- pany assembled for the purpose of being enrolled as a company of the 3rd V.B., R.W.F., carry out our original intention of joining the 3rd Battalion, R.W.F., and do not become associate with the countv movement." It was also decided to write to the Lord Lieutenant of the county, acquainting him on the decision of the meeting, and and the following is a copy of the letter sent:—"Dear Sir,—Re proposed company of volunteers for Dolgelley. I enclose you the resolution passed last night at a large, en- thusiastic, and representative meeting held at the Public Rooms, Dolgelley. Judging by the resolu- tions, I am sure your will understand the feeling of the meeting. Colonel Rees, having received from the War Office sanction to enrol a company of volunteers to become alluded to the 3rd battalion R.W.F. came down by the one o'clock train on Monday for the purpose. He was met at the station by your clerk, Mr John Charles Hughes, and we understand that it was through his instrumentality that the enrolment was deferred. I need hardly point out that this has been a severe blow to the volunteering cause as far as Dolgelley is concerned. Many men who had come from distances lost half a day or more in consequence. If there is such a thing as veto in this case we are at a loss to under- stand why that right was not exercised before the matter had reached such an advanced stage as it has done. The enclosed resolutions will, I am sure shows you indignation which is felt in this town, which we much regret. Yours, etc Felix White."

Dolgelley Grammar School. SPEECH DAY PROCEEDINGS. The annual speech day and prize distribution took place on Monday afternoon at Dolgelley Grammar School. The Lord Bishop of Bangor favoured the proceedings with his presence, and the large class room was filled to over-flowing by an audience that included the elite of the neigh- bourhood. Among those present were Mr and Mrs J. Leigh Taylor, Penmaenucha; Dr and Mrs Lloyd, Barmouth Rev J. Lloyd and Mrs Lloyd, Dolgelley; Dr John Jones, Brynffynon Mr and Mrs J. C. Hughes, Mr and Mrs Clendon, Mrs JelfReveley, Rev D. R. Williams, :JtD., Rev E. Hughes, Bar- mouth; Rev Mr Morgan, Bryncoedifor; Rev and Mrs Williams, Brithdir; Rev Mr Owen, Llanelltyd Rev Owen Evans, and the Rev Mr Williams (Bishop's Chaplain.) The chair was occupied by the Rev John Lloyd, Dolgelley, who after a few introductory remarks called upon the Headmaster to give his report, The headmaster, Mr G. W. Kinman, M.A., F. R. Hist, S., first expressed his deep sense at his Lord- ship's kindness in adding yet another to the numer- ous engagements of that day. He quite realised the difficulties under which the arrangements had been carried out, and proportionately grateful. (Hear, hoar). At the same time, he felt the necessity for making the proceed;,vrs as short as possible, and he had accordingly decided to omit the recitations in Latin, Greek, L ench, English, and Welsh, which had usually forrr part of their speech day proceedings. He was orry to deprive many gentlemen present of an oppor: unity of show- ing that they had kept up their classics, but he felt sure that one portion of the audience would cheerfully dispense with that part of their usual programme. Per- haps the most important event from one point of view that had occurred in connection with the School, since his last report, was the fact that it had been possible, mainly owing to the generosity and exertions of Mr. Taylor (applause) to establish ir-i> Sc^rshiP (Hear, bear). He was not Without hope that one would be offered for this lonme5°' made atl annual competition, he was convinced that the results would be beneficial both to the school and the Diocese. He was pleased to be able to report a most satisfactory list cf successes again in public ^sanations during the nrececli^ P~ -1? vCZye pz$§e<\ f&s miafifying evaKtwf" w" engineers studentship in the Royal Navy, B. bkinner the entrance examination for Lloyds' na Eyans had been successful in the Cambridge Junior Local; K. L. Jces aSd ir W, H. lVilliam-s, had passed the Cam- bridge preliminary; and in December last they had obtained the greatest success that had been- secured since his connection with the School, when i t u -T-.8 £ aine^ in the competition for Navy c er "s ips 11th place outof 118 candidates (cheers). These appointments, from a monetary point of view, were the most valuable that a schoolboy could hope to obtain, and the competition was, therefore, of exceptional severity, and as a text of a schools general efficiency success in it was more valuable than many scholarships. Speaking generally, a scholarship meant early specialization. ana wnen the Master of Trinity recently inveighed against the practice of public schools in making the boy run in blinkers for the best years of his young life, he (the speaker) was able to read those remarks with considerable satisfaction, because they did not refer to the smallest public schools at all but one that was endeavouring to justify its existence within that ancient building (hear, hear). But examination successes were not the only crit- erion of a school's efficiency. It was necessary to ask also how it dealt with those physical and moral qualities that were perhaps developed by highly organized school games. He could assure them that he was more than satisfied with the boys' football, and that their cricket was decidedly promising. The school team had played a consider- able number of matches, invariably against larger establishments, and had won all except three (hear, hear). But in the case of a school that had to justify its existence it was not sufficient to con- fine their investigations simply to the present pupils. It was necessary to ask what the old boys were doing, and how their training stood the test of active life. Hitherto, they had simply been able to point to men occupying positions of importance and responsibility in that neighbourhood and throughout the diocese. But if they accepted Milton's definition" of a complete and generous education as that which befitted a man to perform justly, skilfully, and magnanimously all the duties, both public and private of peace and of war. they had to ask how the school stood in relation to that terrible conflict in which their countrymen were engaged (applause). As an old Army tutor, seeing continually the names of lads with whom he had worked and played in former years, appearing in those awful but most honourable lists, he would have felt that there had been something lacking if none of their old boys had responded to their country's call (hear, hear). He could not give them a full list, but he was proud to say Dolgelley Grammar School was thoroughly well represented at the Iront (cheers). One old boy rode with the swift horsemen who went to the relief of Kimberley (applause). Another was serving in the Cheshire detachment of Imperial Yeomanry, and another formed part of the ring of fire that compelled the surrender of Cronje (cheers). But they were proudest of all of the fact that a former pupil of Dolgelley Grammar Schools was one:of the defen- ders of Mafeking (loud cheers). The Headmaster then called upon the boys, who had prepared a short gymnastic display. Mr Kinman remarked that most of those present were aware that they would not attempt to stagger humanity (laughter)—by any extraordinary acrobatic per- formances (loud laughter). Their feats would be simply those which should be done by any boy who had learnt to use his muscles and to keep his nerve. The school gymnastic eight then went through a remarkably smart performance, every item of which appeared to delight the spectators. W. Evans. W- M. Smalley, R. Evans, H. Rowe, and C. Owen deserve to be singled out for special commendation, and the two combined items, the fountain and the arch were particularly effective. Afterwards, the Lord Bishop of Bangor distri- buted the prizes as follows—Divinity prizes: Senior, E. W. Morgan junior, R. L. Lloyd. Drawing: Senior, E. R. Pritchard; junior, R. E. Von Dolwigk. First in division four, H. Rowe. Cambridge local: Junior. W. Evans: preliminary, R. L. James and W. H. Williams. His Lordship then addressed the audience, and said there was an old proverb which said that a bad workman complained of his tools. He sup- posed that the obverse of this statement held good, and in Mr Kinman they bad certainly found some- one who bad done remarkably good work under ex- ceedingly difficult circumstances (applause). The school appeared to him to hold a somewhat similar position among schools to that which Mafeking oc- cupied amongst towns (hear. hear). Though ex- ceedingly small in numbers, and unprovided with proper equipment, it was holding its own most gallantly. The excellent results that had been gained could not have been obtained without the closest attention having been paid to each in- dividual pupil (hear, hear). In a large school there was a temptation to allow boys who had not much inclination or ability for work, to remain idle at the bottom of their forms, and he felt sure that parents would appreciate the school where their boys were sure to be individually well looked after, and enabled them to obtain their best development, both physically and intellectually. He had been particularly pleased with the gymnastics, and be certainly looked forward to seeing some boys, if they went to the University, distinguishing them- selves in the great gymnasium at Oxford, and if they entered the service of their Queen and country be expected to hear that they had won honours at Aldershot (applause). In his opinion such a school as this would not long be confined within such narrow limits.' Its increasing numbers would soon burst those ancient walls, and it would be necessary to secure larger and more commodious premises (cheers). Mr J. Leigh Taylor, in moving a vote of thanks to the Bishop for his kindness in attending that day, said be hoped to see the question of the school taken up energetically. For some years Mr Kinman had been doing his work under the greatest difficulties, and no one but the governors knew how good that work had been. The motion was seconded by Dr. John Jones,and carried amid acclamation, the Bishop making a suitable acknowledgement. The proceedings terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairman, proposed by Mr J. C. Hughes, and seconded by Mr Humphrey Owen.

MONTHLY MEETING AT LLANEGRYN. The Monthly Meeting of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodists was held on Monday at Llanegryn. The Rev. W. R. Jones, Llanfrothen, presided in the unavoidable absence of Alderman Edward Griffith, Dolgelley. There was a large attendance of delegates from the various churches in the district. At the morning meeting, Mr. J. Maethlon James, Towyn, read a statement as to the state of the cause at Llanegryn. This was considered to be very satisfactory, the cause being stated to be flourishing. The chapel had recently been reno- vated, and a minister's house had been built. At the afternoon meeting, the Rev. David Hughes, Trawsfynydd, opened an interesting discussion on Keeping the Sabbbath," and this was continued in an able manner by the Rev. Hugh Roberts, Rhydymain; Mr. David Jones, Garreg Ddu and Mr. J. Morgan Jones, Dolgelley. The reports of missioners were next received. It was reported that the Rev. R, R. Williams, of the Towyn English Church, had been invited to the pastorate of Maethlon Church as well. The churches of Abergeirw andHermon had invited the Rev- R. P. Griffiths, Cwmystwyth, Cardiganshire, to become their pascor, and that gentleman had accepted. The monthly collection towards the fULd for the assistance of weak causes and toward the 20th century fund were received. It was decided to hold the next monthly meeting at Tabernacle, Festiniog, on the second Monday in July. An application had been received from the Welsh Church at Towyn asking the meeting to appoint delegates to take the voice of the church in the matter of giving the Rev Joseph Jenkins, New Quay, a call to the pastorate of this place. The adjourned motion of uniting the two theological colleges of North and South Wales, established under the auspices of the denomination, was again introduced by the Rev Evan Roberts, Dolgelley.-The Rev Gwynoro Davies, Barmouth, seconded the motion, and made a stirring speech in favour of the Union.—The Rev. John Davies, Bontddu, moved as an amendment that matters remain as at present, and that a recommendation be sent to the Synod to appoint temporary pro- fessors at Bala College. He maintained that neither North or South Wales were yet ripe for the Union.—On being put to a division, the original proposition was carried by a large majority. A hearty vote of sympathy was passed with Mr and Mrs Hugh Pugh, Post Office, Llan- egryn, in the serious illness of the latter, and the hope was expressed that Mrs Pugh would have a speedy recovery. On Monday evening, a preaching service was held, the officiating minister being the Rev E. Roberts, Dolgelley. The services were continued on Tuesday, when the Revs John Williams, Dol- gelley, and Thomas C. Williams. Menai Bridge, preached in the morning; the Rev Mr Hoskins, Festiniog, and the Rev Samuel Owen, Tar.-y-g-risiae, in the afternoon; and the Revs W. R. Jones, Llan- frothen, and Thomas C. Williams, in the evening.