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Aberystwyth Infirmary.I
Aberystwyth Infirmary. ANNUAL MEETING OF SUBSCRIBERS. The annual mooting of the members and sub- scribers ot the Aberystwyth Infirmary and Cardi- ganshire General was held on Saturday morning last at the Town Hall, when there was a large and representative attendance. Those pre- sent were Mrs Jessy Williams, Mrs Griffiths, "Waterloo Miss Carpenter, Mrs Peary, Revs T. A. Penry, N. Thomas, Llanbadam T. Levi, T. E. Roberts, and G. Eyre Evans; Mr. II. C. Fryer. Alderman C. M. Williams, Major H. Bonsall, Messrs H. Mailory, "William Thomas, B. Ellis Morgan. John Mathias, Daniel Thomas. Evan Evans (solicitor). G. Fossotl. Roberts. Ilenrv Bonsall, Rowland Morgan, T. W. Powell. V, R. Jones, J. R. Griffiths, John Owen, Gre.it Darkgate-sftect; W. A. M-iller, D. Humphreys, R. Griffiths, T. C. Jenkins, Edwin Morris, D. Lloyd, Portland-street D. Thomas, JNorthgate-street; R. Humphreys, Albert-place Dr Abraham Thomas, Dr Morgan, Dr Alfred H. Jamf*, etc. On the proposition of Alderman C. M. Williams, Mr H. C. Fryer, was unanimously voted to the chair I OUR r.ATE QUEEN. The Chairman, at the outset, said he was snre it was the wish of all present that some reference should be made to the serious loss which they, in common with the nation at large and the Empire, had sustained by the death of their late Queen. He thought he might. say without hesitation that she was the noblest and most magnificent woman who ever sat on the Throne of England. She occupied that exalted position for such a great number of years that they came to look upon her position there almost as permanent, and it was, therefore a greater wrench and a greater shock when they heard of the Queen's death after a com- paratively short illness.) She had quite grown into the life of the nation, and there were very few pre- sent that day who were alive when she ascended the Throne. One of the first reminiscences of his own youth were the rejoicings which took place at his own village on Coronation Day. and that was so long ago thai it was almost hidden in old mem- ories. He would not detain them with any lengthened remarks on the merits and virtues of the late Queen because they bad been descanted upon in much better words than any he could com- mand. But there was one characteristic of their late Queen, which he thought appealed to them, especially in a meeting of this sort, and that was her widespread and large-hearted sympathy with sorrow, and sickness, and distress in whatever form it assumed. He thought nothing endeared her so much to the nation as the extreme tact with which the late Queen took every opportunity of expressing her sympathy with distress and sorrow of any sort. A widc-extendir.g famine in India, and a message of sympathy was sent by the Queen a great conflagration in Canada, and again the sympathy of the Queen was forth- coming. And in these things they saw the innate goodness and kindness of her heart, for she never allowed an opportunity to escape of showing her sympathy in all cases where be people were in dis- tress. When they saw her by the side of her sick arfl wounded soldiers at Setley Hospital or sitting at the bedside of a sick servant in one of her own castles, he thought these characteristics of the Queen appealed to them, particularly as members of this InSrmaiw Association, stronger than any of the other traits of her character. He thought they should not let this opportunity pass without passing a vote of condolence with the present King and with him the present Queen, who, since her visit to Aberystwyth, belonged to a certain extent to them the Welsh nation. He, therefore, proposed That we, the governors and subscribers to the Aberystwyth Infirmary and Cardiganshire General Hospital desire to tender to your Majesties King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, our heartfelt sympathy in the loss which has befallen ourselves, the Royal Family, and the Empire, by the death of our beloved Queen and we desire to add an assurance of our devotion and loyalty to your Majesties'persons and our hope and prayer for your long and prosperous reign." The Rev T. Levi having seconded the resolution, it was carried unanimously. THE LATE PRESIDENT. The Chairman said he had another mournful duty to perform, and he thought they would all agree with him that they should not begin their general business without some reference to their late president, Mr J. G. W. Bonsall (hear, hear). He was a gentleman whom they bad seen in that position very often, and who paid the greatest possible attention to the work of the Infirmary, and to whose wise counsel and advice the Society owed a great deal. He would not dwell much on his excellent qualities, as he was so well known to all of them that any words of his were unnecessary. He would only propose "That this meeting of subscribers desires to place on record its apprecia- tion of the great benefits conferred on the Society by the interest shown in the work and the zealous performance of the duties of president by our late president, Mr Bonsall." The Rev T. A. Penry, in seconding, said they all appreciated very much the services rendered to this institution by Mr Bonsall for so many years. He thought they all heartily concurred in the ex- pression of condolence with the family in the loss they had sustained as likewise the Infirmary. The resolution was put to the meeting, and carried nem con. REPORT AND BALANCE SHEET. The report and balance sheet for the year ending December 31st was presented, and was as follows —In-patients—number admitted with recom- mendation tickets, 169; number admitted as accidents, &c., 29; remaining irom previous year, 14; total, 212. Of this number 165 were dis- charged cured, 21 relieved, two insurable or unrelieved, and seven died, leaving 17 under treat- ment on Dec 31st, 1900. Out-patients—Admitted with recommendation tickets, 1,087; admitted as accidents, &c.. 162; remaining from previous year. r 54; total, 1,303. The total number of in-patients and out-patients was 1,515. The total receipts for 1900 were P691 6s lid, and the expenditure £ 767 2.s 3d. The latter amount with £ 58 12s 2d due to the treasurer on Dec 31st, 1899, made a balapce of E134 7s 6d due to the treasurer on Dec 31st: 1900. The annual subscriptions for 1900 amounted to £143 5s 9d, collections at churches and chapels to R50 Is 2d, and Downie's Bequest E498. The household expenditure amounted to L286 3s; coal, firewood, and gas, £84 2s; dis- pensary. P-137 13, girl; salaries and wages, £ 174 7s 6d; and miscellaneous, £85 15s 11-6-d. Commenting on the report, the Chairman said that apparently they were going on in an exceed- ingly satisfactory manner. The benefits of the Infirmary, particularly as regards in-patients, seemed to be extending every year, and much greater appreciation was felt in the county generally of the indoor treatment than formerly. At first a good deal of hesitation was shown, people believing that they would be under too great con- finement, while they objected to being removed from their homes. Now, all that prejudice was got over, and there was a great demand for in-door tickets. Last year, as they would see by the return, no less than 169 in-door patients were admitted, an advance of 20 over the preceding year, which was larger than any previous year. The number of out- patients had gone down rather considerably during the year. That, he thought, was a matter of con- gratulation, because it must show that Aberystwyth with all its splendid sanitary appliances was in a more healthy position than ever before, because the great bulk of the out-patients belongedjto Aberyst- wyth and the immediate neighbourhood. In 1899 they had no less than 1.441 out-patients treated, while in 1900 only 1,087. In 1899, 174 accident cases were admitted, and 162 in 1900. With regard to the balance sheet, the annual subscriptions, he was sorry to say, did not increase, but had gone down a little. There was also a very great falling off in the receipts from paying patients. The pre- vious year they bad an abnormal amount from this source, viz., £43 19s, while last year it was only £6 16s 6d. The collectionsjat churches and chapels had fallen off, having decreased from nearly £60 to a little over £50. He was afraid that this was partly due to the fact that a great many people were under the impression that there was money enough to carry on this institution without their help. He hoped they would disabuse their minds of that because every penny in subscription received was required, and the more subscriptions they had the more benefits the institution was able to confer on the people. He believed a good many now were not able to go into the Infirmary from inability to obtain tickets, and the more subscribers they bad the more tickets were disseminated, and the more advantage the hospital was to the neigh- bourhood. So he hoped the members would impress upon thr friends how very advantageous it was not only to themselves, but also to their poor neighbours, to add their subscriptions to thii list. Continuing, the Chairman said the household expenditure was a little heavier, there being a large advance in the items of coal and firewood, which was a circumstance over which they had no control. On the whole, however, he thought the statement very satisfactory. The Rev T. A. Penry said there was another reason for the diminution in the subscriptions, viz., the alteration to Rule 23, which stated that all subscriptions became due on the 1st. Jan. many had withheld their subscriptions who used to pay them in Nov., because the rnle now made it that the tickets were not. available beyond December. So the .subscriptions had been withheld to the beginning of the year in order to make a fresh start. Rev T. Levi: I suppDse the tickets of last year are available until this meeting ? ° ILev T. A. Penry No, only to the end of the year, except in the case of churches and chapels. Mr William Thomas proposed the adoption of the balance sheet, and this having been seconded by th Hev- X, Thomas was agreed to without a dis- sentient. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT. The next business was the appointment of pre- si lent in succession to the late Mr J. G. W. Bonsall. The Rev T. A. Penry proposed that Captain Coscns, J.P., D.L., Bronpadarn, be appointed. He-(t-he mover) was sorry Captain Cosens coidd not attend this meeting, but there was no one more faithful in his attendance at the Infirmary. Not a week passed but that he paid a visit, and sometimes twice or oftener. No one, he believed, connected with the institution took'a keener interest in the welfare of ti-le patients and the of the Infirmary, And he bad very great pleasure in pro- posing that Captain Cosens be appointed president. Alderman C. M. Williams in seconding, said he bad had the pleasure of being on the Management Committee for many years with Captain Cosens. Mr Penry had given expression to the feeling of all the members when he said that in Capt, Cosens they had one who took the keenest and deepest interest in the welfare of the patients. Some weeks he had paid as many as three or four visits when patients were very ill, and his kindness at all times was very great. In electing him they would be electing a re' worthy successor to Mr Bonsall, and it was a great 11 thing to have a president who was always in sym- pathy and touch with the institution.—The Chair- man said there could be no two opinions as to Capt Cosens interest in the Infirmary, and the services he had rendered to the institution in the past were a forecast of what he would do in the future. (Hear, hear). The proposition, on being put to the meeting, was carried unanimously. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. The appointment of the Management Committee was next proceeded with. The members of the Committee last year were Mrs Jessy Williams, Ald. C. M. Williams, Revs. T. A. Penry and T. E. Roberts, Messrs J. D. Perrott, William Thomas, and W. H. Colby. The Chairman said they would be all sorry to know that Mrs Jessy Williams would shortly be leaving the country. He did not know whether it would be for a better one, but he hoped it would be a better one for her in every way, and that she would have long life and happiness there. Mrs Williams had asked him to say that she did not wish to be again selected as a member of the Management Committee, Aid C. M. Williams, and Mr J. D. Perrott were already members of the com- mittee, having been appointed by the Charity Com- missioners while Mr Colby did not wish to be re- elected. Mr William Thomas said he thought it was usual, before receiving nominations, to have the list of attendances before them. He was under the im- pression that he had attended rather badly. Ald. C. M. Williams said that speaking from memory lie believed all the members had attended very well. He was inclined to think that Mr Thomas asked for the return in order to show what a good record he had (laughter). Nominations were then received, when the follow- ing persons were proposed and seconded:—Mrs Griffiths (Waterloo), Mr John Mathias, Mr D. C. Roberts, Mr B. Ellis Morgan, Rev. T. A. Penry, Rev T. E. Roberts, Rev N. Thomas, Mr William Thomas, and Mr Henry Bonsall. Mrs Elizabeth James was proposed as a member of the committee but received no seconder. Mr Evan Evans and the Rev G. Eyre Evans were appointed scrutineers, and voting, which was by ballot, resulted in the following being appointed :— Mrs Griffiths, Mr John Mathias, Mr D. C. Roberts, Mr B. Ellis Morgan, Revs T. A. Penry aud T. E. Roberts, and Mr William Thomas. APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR. On the motion of Alderman C. M. Williams, seconded by Mr Daniel Thomas, Mr J. R. Rees, manager, North and South Wales Bank, was unani- mously re-appointed auditor. HONORARY MEDICAL OFFICERS. The Chairman proposed a vote of thanks to the honorary medical officers-Dr Bassett Jones, Dr Abraham Thomas and Dr M. J. Morgan. He said that a good deal of assistance was required at the Infirmary, particularly as the number of the in- mates increased. The honorary medical officers did render valuable assistance almost always when called upon, and he had great pleasure in proposing that the thanks of the meeting be accorded to them for their kind attendance at the Infirmary during the past year. Miss Carpenter seconded. Mr B. E. Morgan proposed the inclusion of the names of Messrs A,¡C, Powell, G. Rowley, and A. L. Rowley, honorary dental surgeons, in the resolu- tion, and this having been accepted, the vote of thanks was unanimously carried. Mr Henry Bonsall pointed out there were only three names given as honorary medical officers, and he wished to know if that was satisfactory. It seemed as if there ought to be more honorary sur- geons. One would think that an important and beneficient institution should be largely supported by the medical gentlemen of Aberystwyth, and he was astonished to find only three amongst the numerous skilled doctors in the town who attended the Infirmary. It either meant that there was mis- management ora great deficiency on the part of the doctors themselves. He thougnt the thing required enlightening, because an institution like this, which affected the whole ofCardiganshire, ought/certainly to be supported by the doctors of the town gener ally. It seemed to him it was a subject that re- quired investigation. Rev T. Levi said the services of these honorary medical officers were given purely voluntarily. Alderman C. M. Williams asked the Chairman to read Rule 40, which would give an explanation to Mr Bonsall. The Chairman If Mr Bonsall brings the matter before any qualified medical man, the committee will fee only too glad to avail themselves of his services. The rule read that the staff should consist of a house surgeon and honorary medical officers, and as yet they had only had applications from the gentlemen named. Mr W. Thomas yaid twelve months ago the matter was fully dismissed, aud the rule just quoted was adopted. The Chairman ad (feci that these gentlemen gave their services free, gratis, and for nothing, but the committee would be only too glad to accept them as honorary medical officers should they offer themselves. THANKS to THE CHAIRMAN. Mr William Thomas proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Fryer for presiding, and the Rev T. Levi having seconded, the resolution was carried un- animously. Mr Fryer, in acknowledging, said it was a great pleasure to see so many taking a real interest in the work of the institution, and a pleasanter and more orderly gathering it would be very hard to y I get, even in the exceptionally orderly town of Aberystwyth. He thought they might congrat ulate themselves on the fact tfiat the Infirmary was doing exceedingly good work, and that it was being much more widely-appreciated, particularly in the country districts, than it used to be A
Board of Guardians.
Board of Guardians. The fortnightly meeting of the Aberystwyth Board of Guardians was held on Monday morning, when there were present Mr W. A. Miller, Issayndre (chairman), presiding; Mr William Morris, Cyfoeth- ybrenin (vice-chairman), Rev. T. A. Penry, Messrs G. Fossett Roberts, B. E. Morgan, J. J James, T. E. Salmon, and Edwin Morris; Rev. John Davies and Edward Jones, Ceulanymaesmawr; Lewis Richards and John Morgan, Cwmrhcidol; Thos. Jenkins, Cyfoethybrenin; J. B. Morgan, Cynnullmawr; Richard James, Henllvs James Jones, Llaobadarn Lower; Richard Jenkins, Llansynfelin; David Morgan and Thomas Powell, Llanfihangel Upper E. J. Evans, Llangwyryfon Daniel Morris and 11 y David Edwards, Llanilar; Evan Lewis, Llan Ham- miog John Jones, Llan Mefenydd Charles Davies, Llanychairan; J. E. James, Meiindwr; Thomas James and Richard Davies, Trefeirig Richard Thomas, Tirmynach and David Lloyd, Vaenor Lower, with Hugh hughes (clerk), E. Llewellyn (assistant clerk), and William Jones (master). THE INFIRMARY MEETING. The Assistant Clerk stated that two of the re- presentatives of the Board appointed to attend the Aberystwyth Infirmary had not done so in conse- quence ot not having received notice of the meeting. It was explained that the notices were sent to the Union Office instead of to the members themselves Mr B. E. Morgan promised to look into the matter- and prevent a recurrence of the misunderstanding' STATISTICS. The amount of out-relief administered during the past fortnight was as follows:—Per Mr Thomas Vaughan, £50 19s to 163 paupers per Mr J. J. ttughes, JM1 19s Od to 147 paupers; per Mr J. Morgan, £51 8s to 148 paupers. The Master re- ported that the number of paupers in the House the first week of the past fort- night was 50 as compared with 46 the corres- ponding period last year, and the second week 50 as compared with 44. The number of vagrants relieved the first week was 18 as compared with 14 last yesr, and the second week 16 as compared with 15. A number of magazines and periodicals had been presented by Mrs Jones, Talbot Hotel, and Mrs Thomas, Ynys House, Llanbadarn-road, to the inmates of the House. The Board passed a resolution thanking Mrs Jones and Mrs Thomas for their gifts. XO FEEiff BUTTER. The Master reported tha the contractor for fresh butter had been ur.able to supply the quantity < required, and it was found necessary to procure a supply elsewhere at an advanced price. h was stated in explanation that butter was scarce at this period of the year, and the Clerk said he had written to the contractor stating the Board would hold him to the terms of his contract. PROPOSED INCREASE OF SALARY. The Rev T. A. Penry stated that Mr J. J. Hughes, relieving officer, had made an application that the £ 2 taken from his salary in 1899 should be restored. Mr Penry explained that Mr Hughes" salary was reduced by £ 2 on account of Trefeirig oemg taken from his district and added to Mr. Joseph Morgan's district, whose salary was in- creased by L-5. Mr Hughes felt he was loser by the transaction, and applied for the restoration of the £ 2. « Rev John I)av;es said at the time he was in favour of Mr Hughes .retaining his £ 2 and an increase of £ 3 being given to Mr Morgan, but. the majority of the Board believed otherwise. He now proposed that they accede to Mr Hughes' applica- tion and grant him the £ 2. It being pointed out that such a proposition would require notice, Mr Davies said he would take that course and propose the resolution at the next meeting. VACCINATION RETURNS. Vaccination returns for the various districts in the Union for the year 1899 were presented by the vaccination officers as follows :—Aberystwyth number of births, 173; successfully vaccinated, 142; conscientious objections, 11. Geneu'rglvn: number of births, 83 successfully vaccinated, 72; no conscientious objections. Part of Aberystwyth number of births, 43 successfully vaccinated, 39 conscientious objections, 1. Llanrhystyd number of births, 49; successfully vaccinated, 43 no con- scientious objections. The returns for 1st January to 30th June, 1900, were as follows :-Aberystwyth: number of births, 79; successfully vaccinated, 52; no conscientious objections, Geneu'rglyn number of girths, 36 successfully vaccinated, 31; no con- scientious objections. Part of Aberystwyth: number of births, 23; successfully vaccinated, 18; no conscientious objections. Llanrhystyd: number of births, 23; successfully vaccinated, 20; no con- scientious objections. SALARIES OF MEDICAL OFFICERS. The most important business of the meeting was' to receive the report of the committee appointed to consider the salaries of the medical officers of Llanilar and Rheidol districts. Mr James Jones, chairman of the committee, sa.id he did not believe they had any report. The Committee had met and those from Dr Hughes'district wanted to leave the salaries as they are, and those from Dr Morgan's district wanted to make a new arrangement, on the grouni that he was not paid enough at present. He (the speaker) was accused of having an object when he raised the question of salaries a month ago. He, however, was not aware that Dr Hughes was going to retire, but he remembered the time, some years ago when the districts were re-arranged. Dr Hughes then refused to allow any reduction in his salary, although the Board thought he should. He, therefore, thought it his duty to bring the matter to the notice of the Board before a new ar- rangement was made. He had nothing against Dr Hughes or Dr Rees, but believed the matter should be considered thoroughly. Rev. T. A. Penry asked would the committee give a reason for their decision. Responsible men ought to have some reasons. Mr Charles Davies said he was one of the com- mittee, and he was bound to give the reason which influenced him The population in Dr Hughes' district was 4,840, and in Dr Morgan's district 2,394. If they compared the salaries with the population they would find that a very fair division had been made. Mr Jones' duty as chairman of the com- mittee was to give the result and nothing but that. Mr J. B. Morgan said what he wanted to know was the final decision the committee arrived at. Mr James Jones said he must explain that the num- ber of Guardians from Dr Iftighes'district was much larger than from Dr Morgan's. The former voted in a body to leave the salaries as at present, and the three from Dr Morgan's district were unani- mous that a change should be made- Mr Fossett Roberts And the matter became a personal one. Mr James Jones: Yes, I don't know whether there was any wire pulling or not.. Mr E. J. Evans expressed his surprise at the manner in which Mr James Jones had delivered the report, of the committee. He (the speaker) had been a member of the Board for 14 years, and had heard the reports of many committees and many chairmen, but he had never heard a more unfair report than that given that day, and which tended more to create a feeling amongst the members. He hoped they were all honourable men, and would behave honourably in this matter, and not take up the line introduced to them. He was sorry for the tendency shown that day in dealing with this ques- tion. That was the first intimation he had received of the committee's report, and he would like, be- fore doing anything further, that the Board should be provided with further information. He pro- posed that the matter be adjourned for a month. Mr James Jones said be had the greatest pleasure in seconding the proposition, as he thought it was a matter they ought to go into thoroughly. He had no feeling whatever in the case. Mr J. B. Morgan said they had appointed a committee, and why not take the report of that committee. Rev T. A. Penry said he was sorry that personalities had been introduced into a question of this kind, and be agreed with Mr E. J. Evans in the remarks he had made in this matter. It was not a matter of Dr Hughes or Dr Morgan, but what was right between the two districts. Some of them had gone into the question, and he would place before them some figures under three heads. As far as population was concerned the division of salaries was very near what it should be. But they must also look at the size of the districts and the number of poor in each, By taking these three things and striking an average they would arrive at what was right. The district of Llanilar was 41,000 acres in in extent, and the medical officer for that district was paid £45, or £1 2s fur every 1,000 acres. The Rheidiol district was 34,393 acres, in extent, and the medical officer was paid £20 or lls6d for every 1000 acres. In the Geneu'rglyn district they paid at the rate of 17s 4d for every 1000 acres. Looking at it, from the population point of view, according to his figures there were 4,800 people in the Llan- ilar district, and 2,400 in the Rheidiol dis- trict, but, no doubt, the population in the latter district was now greater, on account of the opening of the lead mines. In the Llanilar district they paid at the rate of 19. for e-ery 100 of the popula- tion, aud in the Rheidiol district at the rate of 16s 8d for every 100 persons, while in the Geneu'r- glyn district 15s 6d for every 100. In the Llanilar districttherewerel96 paupers, which came to 9s 6d per head, and in the Rheidol district 68 paupers, which came to 6s per head. The payment in the Geneu'rglyn district was also at the rate of 6s ahead Taking these three things together, and striking an average between them, the salaries which ought to be paid to the medical officers of the respective districts were iE27 for Rheidiol district and 9,38 for the Llanilar district. The question, therefore, for them to determine was, were they desirous of in- creasing the payments to the doctors. His personal opinion, taking everything into consideration, was that they paid enough to the doctors, and as there was now a vacancy by the retirement of Dr Hughes, he thought it was the time to divide the £65 now paid fairly between the two (listriety. He personally did not wish to go against the report of the committee, but as a proposal bad been made to refer the matter to another committee, perhaps that would be the best course, especially as an opinion had been expressed that party feeling had been allowed to enter. Mr T. E. Salmon said be did not quite agree with Mr Penry that the doctors were sufficiently paid. They could not pay them too much if they did their duty properly towards the poor. Rev John Davies said if they were going to in- crease the salaries in these two instances they should also increase the salary of Dr Jones, Borth. Mr William Morris did not see why the salaries should be increased, because by the operation of the Vaccination Act which recently came into force, the doctors were paid much more than formerly. Mr B. Ellis Morgan proposed that the matter be considered by a committee of the whole Council, and Mr David Lloyd seconded. On a division twelve voted in favour of allowing the salaries to be as at present, and 13 for Mr B. E. Morgan's amendment, which was consequently carried, the meeting to discuss the matter being fixed for Monday afternoon next.
Towyn and Aberdovey Urban…
Towyn and Aberdovey Urban District Council. This Council met on Friday last at the Literary Institute, Aberdovey, when there were present- Mr Daniel Edwards, presiding, Messrs J. Maethlon James, E. L. Rowlands, A. Tomlins, J. M. Howell, J. G. Jones, Henry Evans, John Roberts, J. Hughes Jones, D. C. Davies, Meredith Jones, W. Hughes Jones, W. R. Davies, clerk, R. Barnett, assistant clerk, R. P Morgan, surveyor, Edward Williams, inspector, J. Jones, assistant inspector, and Dr Bonner, medical officer. THE LATE SURVEYOR. The Council had requested Mr E. V. Edmunds, late surveyor to the Council, to meet a committee so as to go through all accounts which had passed through his hands up to the time his engagment I concluded. A date had been fixed for an inter- yiew, but this had subsequently been cancelled, and Mr Edmunds now wrote stating that be feared this had caused him to put off his visit indefinitely, lie had, he said, not been asked or consented to meet any committee of the Council upon the conditions laid down in the clerk's letter. He had met Mr Morgan, his successor, and was able to gather some information from him as to the pur- pose for which he had been invited to a'end at Towyn. It was not his intention to shirk those duties obligatory upon him, and he would come over as early as possible. But since matters bad taken the turn they had, he would rdlse to meet any committee and would object to give any intormation on matters spoken of bv Mr Morgan or any other than the claims he presented for pay- ment over three, months ago, until such claims had been paid. Perhaps the Council would explain the reason why they had not paid his amount for special services rendered rp Local Government Board inquiry as to Bwlchgwyn waterworks. With regard to the last matter mentioned in Mr Edmunds' report.' the Clerk stated the bill Was in due coutse submitted to the Aberdovey Committee for investigation, and held over pending, Mr Edmunds supplying the Council with other in- formation. .Mr E. L. Rowlands There are certain items in the bill in which we require particulars. The Clerk: And you require a personal explana- tion from him as to the mode he has arrived at some of the charges. Mr Rowlands proposed that the communication be referred to the Finance Committee for con- sideration. Mr D. C. Davies seconded, and this was un- animously agreed to. NEPTUNE HAL;, COTTAGES. The Xeptune Hall Cottages had been condemned as unfit for human habitation, and the tenants had written to the Council asking to be allowed to con- tinue in occupation until May next, owing to the difficulty of securing workmen's cottages at Towyn A letter was read Ùora lVlrs Jones, London, owner of the cottages, stating that she would have no objection to the tenants remaining in occupation until May next provided the Council did not take proceeding against her. Having regard to the (circumstances of the case, the Council agreed to allow the tenants undis- turbed possession until the time asked. SANITARY INSPECTOR'S REPORT. The sanitary iijLtictor (Mr Edward WTiiliams) stated he had calfea the attention of the committee tothe unsatisfactory condition of the grounds before z, the Literary Institute, and they immediately took steps to have the cause of complaint put in proper order. On account of an outbreak of scarlet fever in the district, he had visaed and inspected all the dairies and cowsheds, and found them all in a clean state with one exception. This cowshed he found in a most. dirty condition. He gave orders to have the walls brushed down and lime-washed, and the whole place thoroughly cleaned out. During the past month; he made an inspection of the Cynfal Fawr district, but found nothing to com- plain of. TOWYN COMMITTEE. The Towyn Committee reported that a letter had been received from the steam roller proprietor, and terms vere arranged for the hire of the same It was lv.-olved that surface water drains be made in Pier-road, from Minydon on to Pier Villa, with cessi, is at each place where carriage entrances are. The surveyor reported that considerable alterations were being carried out to a house at Bryncrui;, including a shop, and be had not received any plans. The Surveyor reported on the amount of water used by the Talyllyn Railway Co. fortbeirlocomotives, and he,timetbis;had been going on without the Council's knowledge. It was resolved that the Co. be written to informing them of the infringement of the bye- laws relating to the water supply, in using water for other than "domestic purposes" or the purposes agreed to; that they would be charged £5 per annum for the water used and to be used, and calling on them to oonform with the Council's decision, and in the event of their not complying, the water pipe would be disconnected forthwith. Regarding the consumption of water by the Tal- yllyn Railway Co., Mr Maethlon James said it was a serious matter, and aconsiderable amountof water had been used to the detriment of private con- sumers. The Clerk Where do they tap the main ? Mr Maethlon James: They have extended it from the house. The Chairman suggested that they should charge a lump sum of Lio for the water used in the past, and Z5 per annum for all water to be used in the future. This suggestion was unanimously agreed to, and it was decided that the £ 10 should cover all water used up to March 31st next. ABERDOVEY COMMITTEE. There was no matter of public interest dealt with in the report of the Abcrdovey Committee. RURAL WARD COMMITTEE. The Rural Ward Committee reported that they had discussed the question of moving the entrance gates to the play ground, and it was decided that they should be moved about three feet six inches, and that a drain be made to take the waste water away, which now found its way to the well, the Council and the School Board to bear the expense jointly. Mr Wynne, Peniarth, had consented to give land for the purpose of widening a very dangerous curve near Efailfeurig provided the Council bore the expense of moving the wall and hedge.—The Surveyor reported that some of the roads had suffered greatly owing to the heavy loads of timber being carted over thew. It was decided to write to Mr Richard Owen, the person responsible for the haulage of timber, asking him to make a contribution towards the cost of repairing the road. A DANGEROUS DITCH. A petition, sent in by Mr J. R. Pugh, Railway Hotel, Abergynolwyn, on behalf of the inhabitants of the place, was read, calling the Council's atten- tion to a ditch alongside the road opposite Tanycoed Uchaf Farm. The ditch was two feet wide, and on one of the narrowest parts of the road between Towyn and Talyllyn. There was no room for two traps to pass at the same time, or for a pedestrian to pass should he be met by a vehicle. The petitioners asked the Council to give their attention to the matter, and to remove the danger which now existed. Mr Pugh also offered to give, free of charge for two or three days, the use of a horse and cart for carting any materials which might be required. Mr D. C. Davies proposed that the members of the Rural Ward Committee visit the spot and report. Mr Rowlands seconded, and the resolution was carried without a dissentient. ABERDOVEY FORESHORE. The Clerk reported that the draft lease of the foreshore bad been received from the Board of Trade. He had compared it with the Towyn lease, and the Board had been good enough to introduce in this form the alterations which they proposed in the Towyn lease. Subject to the members of the Aberdovey Committee approving of it be saw no objection to the Council approving: of it. Mr E. L. Rowland proposed that the lease be accepted subject to the plan being altered as approved by the Aberdovey Committee. Mr W. Jones Hughes seconded, and the pro- position was agreed to. POST BOX AT ABERGROES. Mr D. C. Davies said he had waited upon the Postmaster at Machynlleth as to having a letter box placed at Abergroes, who wrote to the authorities and secured their consent. They had since waited upon him asking where it was desired to have the box placed, and he informed them he would bring the matter before the Council. The Clerk said he had received a letter asking permission to place the box on the Council's retain- ing wall at Abergroes. The matter was now referred to the Surveyor,, who was empowered to chose the most suitable place at which to fix the box. REMISSION OF RATE. The Clerk stating that an application had been made by Mr Latimer, of the Corbett Arms Hotel, Towyn, for a reduction in the rate at which his premises were assessed for general district puposes. The overseers of the poor bad rated the premises in the first instance to their full extent, whereas they had only recently been completed after altera- tions. The overseers had, therefore, upon his application decided to reduce the value at which premises were assessed to E53 16s, or a reduction of nearly £90. Mr Latimer, therefore, applied for an excusal of a portion of his general district rate on the ground that his house was un- inhabitable for a greater portion of the summer. Mr Maethlon James proposed that the Council re- mit the same portion as that allowed by the over- seers and this was unanimously agreed to.
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