Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

ABERYSTWYTH. 1 Rural District Council. The first meeting of the newly-elected members of the Rural District Council was held on Monday morning at the Board Room, Union Workhouse, when there were present—Mr Evan J. Williams and the Rev John Davies. Ceulanymaesmawr; Messrs William Williams, Cwmrheidol; William Morris and Thomas Jenkins, Cyfoethybrenin; J. B. Morgan, Cynnullmawr; Richard James, Henllys; Thomas Richards, Issayndre; John Bonner, Llan- afan; John Jones, Llanbadarn Upper; James Jones, Llanbadarn Lower; William Mason, Llan- cynfelin; Evan Jones and David Morgan, Llan- fihangel Upper; David Davies, Llanfihangel Lower; Daniel Jones, Llangwyryfon; William Davies and Daniel Morris, Llanilar Evan Lewis, Llanrhystyd Haminiog; Rev J. M. Lewis, Llanrhystyd Mefenydd; David Jones, Llanychaiarn; Joseph Parry, Melindwr; Thomas H. Jones, Parcel Canol; Richard Thomas, Tirymynach David James and Thomas James, Trefeirig; Richard L. Thomas, Vaenor Upper and Lewis R. Lewis, Vaenor Lower, with Hugh Hughes (clerk), E. Llewellyn (assistant clerk), James Hughes (inspector), and the road surveyors. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN. The Clerk having been voted to the chair pro tem, the first business was the appointment of chairman for the ensuing twelve months. Mr T. H. Jones proposed Mr Richard James, Bonllys, who, be said, was an old member, and well able to discharge the duties. Mr Thomas Jenkins seconded. Mr Thomas James asked whether they could appeint a chairman from outside the Council. The Clerk said the members had the option. Mr Daniel Jones proposed, and the Rev J. M. Lewis seconded, that a chairman be appointed from amongst the members of the Council, and this was carried by a large majority. Mr T. H. Jones then repeated his proposition, and there being no further proposal, Mr Richard James was unanimously appointed chairman. Mr James, in returning thanks, said he was afraid he would not be able to confer any honour en the chair. As, however, they had been so unanimous in their selection, he would do his best, and if he failed, they must sympathise with him. THE VICE-CHAIRMANSHIP. For the office of vice-chairman, Mr David Morgan proposed, and Mr Thomas James seconded, the appointment of the Rev John Davies, Bryndderwen. Mr Thomas Jenkins proposed Mr William Morris, Brynowen, and Mr David Davies seconded. Mr James Jones said he bad no objection to Mr Morris, but wished to point out that he would, in all probability, be selected chairman of the Board of Guardians for the next year, and he considered they should divide the honours. Mr David Davies said he agreed with Mr Jones' remark, but they did not know what the Board of Guardians would do. Rev John Davies wished his name withdrawn-, as he did not wish to cause a division, and also afford the opportunity to give him a snub. Both names were, however, put to the meeting, with the result that Mr Morris received the largest number of votes. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES. The following were appointed members of Com- mittees :-Finance Committee—Messrs Richard Thomas, Thomas Jenkins, Daniel Morris, Richard James, John Jones, David Davies, Richard L. Thomas, John Bonner, Joseph Parry, Daniel Jones, and the Rev J. M. Lewis. Building Committee— Messrs David Davies, William Morris, John Jones, and William Davies. COST OF ELECTION*. The Clerk presented bills from the various parishes where elections bad recently taken place, the total amount being £ 40 13s 9d. It was decided that this amount be paid. FRONGOCII MINES. The Clerk stated he had written to the manager of the Frongoch Mine informing him that proceed- ings were to be instituted against the Company for contamination of the river by the discharge of slime into it. He had since been informed that the mine had been stopped, and he now wished to know whether it",was the intention of the Council to still take proceedings. He had found since the previous meeting that the Council could only sue for damages, and the case would have to be tried in the County Court. He had since received a reply from the manager of the Frongoch Mine, stating that the installation of the waste conveyor was now completed, which would be a considerable improve- ment on the previous arrangement. This was about as much as could practically be done to get the water clean. Moreover, they were considering whether it was possible to make a further improve- ment in lifting by means of a chair elevator, part of the slime on the belt conveyor, still decreasing the quantity of slime going to the pits. Mr J. B. Morgan proposed that the matter be left in abeyance for the present, so that no one could say that the Council was responsible for the stopping of the mine. Mr David Morgan seconded and the resolution was carried, the Clerk being instructed, however, that should the contamination recur he should con- vene a special meeting to consider the advisability of taking proceedings. INSPECTOR'S REPORT. The Inspector (Mr James Hughes) reported that on the 18th March he visited Brvntpg Llanbadarn, where he found a detective drain, the water burst- ing out and causing a very bad nuisance. A notice on the agents to have the defect remedied was I immediately complied with. He had completed the necessary work in connection with the I Rhydyfelin water supply, which he now thought would act satisfactorily tor years. On March 26th he visited Lluestwen, Ponterwyd, and found the dwelling house to be in a very poor condition, and unfit for human habitation. He learned from Mr J. Rees, the tenant, that he was going to leave the next summer, also received a letter Iti-o-iA the owner, and Mr Ed wards, stating- that he did not intend keep- ing it on as a separate farm, and was quite aware of its condition. He visited Nantyronen, Llanilar, on April 4fh, and found the dwelling house a poor one, three-roomed, to accommodate a family of seven in number. The house was very low, loft very poor, no ceiling, nor sufficient supply of light upstairs. Also surround- ings of house very damp. Sent a notice to Mr. Parry, of Llidiardan, the owner, to have certain re- pairs made within three months from date of notice. Visited 8. D)Ifaivr, Llanilar, on April 4th, and found the dwelling house in want of a tile or slab floor, as the mud tloor was very damp in the kitchen. There was also a want of privy accom- modation. Sent a notice to Mr. Wm. James, of Pwllcenawon, to have the improvements mentioned done within two months. Same date visited Tyn- celyn alHl Tract hbach, two cottages at Llanilar, and found them in poor condition, with damp mud for floors no ceiling, and loft only on one half of the house. Also no privy accommodation. Served notice on John Parry, Dyfrryn Mill, to have repairs <lone within four months. Served notices on the owners of Tyucha. Llanilar: Dttf-rnin Cottage, Llanfihangel; and Minffordd, Llanfihangel, to pro- vide privy accommodation. The magistrates at Llanilar Petty Sessions had made an order on Hugh Jones, Pantymwyn. Llanilar, to vacate the dwelling house within seven days, as it was unfit for human habitation. The Inspector also complained of «he condition of Holly Hock, Borth. which house he found to be very damp, owing to the floor being much lower than the surface in the back. Owing to defective raves troughs rain water found its way into the house. NEW BUILDINGS. The Rev John Davies asked whether the new buildings now being erected were made to comply with the bye-laws. They had a committee and officers to see that the plans were in accordance with the bye-laws, but he did not think there was anyone to examine the buildings in course of con- struction or after they had been completed. He knew of some houses which had been built without privy accommodation for instance. He thought the Council should see that not only the plans complied with the bye-laws but the buildings as ell. Mr David Davies. in seconding, said there was no sense in having bye-laws and then not seeing that they were carried out. The Clerk said that any person occupying a new house without receiving a certificate from the surveyor of the Sanitary Authority as to ^its fitness £,)1- human habitation. was liable to a fine of £5. ani 2 for each succeeding day during which the was occupied. Mr Hughes, owe of the road surveyors, said the clause just read by the Clerk was a dead letter. He knew of some houses which were being erected without, having plans submitted to all. I Mr J. B. Morgan considered if the surveyor's statement was correct, it was a serious matter, and further enquiries should be made. The Clerk said he had sent a copy of the bye- laws to every builder in the Union, and notices had been published in the newspapers. Mr Jones (one of the members) suggested that a 9 copy of the bye-laws should be sent to every person who built a house. He had built a house himself, but did not, know of the Council's bye-laws. The Clerk replied that the difficulty was to find out such persons. After further discussion, the matter was referred to a committee to report upon, the Inspector (Mr Hushes) to act in conjunction with the com- mittee. CWMERFIN ROAD. The committee appointed to visit this road having reported that it was now considerabl I improved, it was decided, on the motion of Mr J. B. Morgan, seconded by the Rev John Davies, that the road be taken over as a district road. CWMRHEIDOL PARISH ROAD. A letter was read from Mr David Jones, Llain Cottage, Cwmrheidol, complaining of the bad state of the parish road in his district, which was rendered impassable during rainy weather, and consequently people trespassed on his land. Mr J. B. Morgan proposed that the letter be referred to the basket. If they considered letters from individuals in this way, they would never get an end of them. These complaints should come through the Parish Council. Mr T. H. Jones seconded. Mr David Davies and the Rev John Davies deprecated such a course, asserting that a com- plaint sent in by any ratepayer should receive due consideration. Mr Edwards (road surveyor) said the road was not in a very bad condition. There had been con- siderable traffic over it of late from the mine, and some of the loads carried were three or four tons in weight. Mr De Ball, manager of the Cwmrheidol Mine, appeared before the Council and also complained of the condition of the road. He said the manner in which it was kept was shameful, and there were ruts twenty feet deep in it. Stones obtained from the fields were put on the road, which were no good, and there was only one man to look after 6i miles of road. Mr James Jones asked what was the weight of the loads which the Company took over the roads. Mr De Ball: Nothing more than one-and-a-half tons, and the weights can be seen at the Railway Station. Mr Jones The surveyor said some of the loads were four or five tons. Mr De Ball: Well, he is not telling the truth. The biggest weight ever taken over tne roaa was last week, when we took a pump weighing one-and- three-quarter tons. Mr De Ball added that even if he took five tons over the road it was the duty of the Council to have the road kept in proper repair to carry such weight, and if he exceeded the weight allowed by the bye-laws, he could be charged for it. Mr De Ball having retired, the matter was further discussed, and eventually it was agreed that tue surveyor be allowed an extra man for a fortnight to repair the portion of road complained of. LLANBADARN WATER -SUPPLY. A letter was read from the joint Parish Councils of Ucba and Issayndra, desiring the Rural Council to finish the necessary work in connection with the water supply of Llanbadarn. The Clerk of the Rural Council was also present and said his autho- rity would have nothing to do with the matter. On the motion of Mr J. B. Morgan, Mr Griffiths and the Surveyor were appointed to see to the work of removing the pipes and hydrants. The Clerk of the Parish Council also submitted a statement showing that there was a sum of £6 8s 7d in arrear on the water rate, and a sum £9 15s Od irrecoverable. Some people refused to pay because they obtained their water from wells, while others were outside this distance limits. Several of the members felt that the Council having gone to the expense of providing a proper water supply, all the inhabitants of the village should avail themselves of it. Ultimately, Messrs J. B. Morgan, James Jones, Joseph Parry, and Richard Thomas were appointed a committee to confer with the Clerk of the Parish Council in the matter. BORTH DRAINAGE. A communication was read from the Local Government Board stating that they had had under consideration the report made by their inspector, Mr North, upon his iecent visit to Borth, in the Rural District of Aberystwyth, for the purpose of enquiring into the sewerage system of the village. Before further considering this matter, the Board desired to be furnished with a reliable estimate of the cost of providing a system of sewers for the portion of the village on the sea front (including the Cambrian Hoel, the Terrace, and the Railway Station), and constructing a proper outfall sewer in place of the existing wooden culvert. They directed him, therefore, to request that the Rural District Council would cause a scheme of sewerage to be prepared on these lines, and then to submit to the Board an estimate of the cost, together with an ordnance map, showing the sewers comprised in the scheme. The Board also asked for a statement of the acreage and assessable value of the area for which the scheme was designed. The Clerk informed the Council that the Local Government Board could not compel them to spend more than double the assessable value of any particular district in one year. The rateable value of Borth was ZI.443, and on the hotel and adjoin- ing houses at the station between P,200 and Z300 to carry the proposed sewer out into the sea would mean a cost of something like P,2,000 or £ 3.000. After a brief discussion, it was decided that a special meeting vf the Council be held on Monday next to consider tne scheme more fully. ELERCH AND CEULAN ROADS. On the proposition of the Rev John Davies, it was decided that the roadman employed on the above roads be employed full time thereon instead of part time as at present. DOLAU BRIDGE. The Clerk reported having received a cheque for E10 from Sir Pryse Pryse, Bart., Gogerddan, being his contribution toward the cost of constructing Dolau Bridge as per agreement.

LLanfihangel y Creuddyn. CORRECTION.—The death of Mrs Steadman took place at Dolau-yr-Eglwys, and not at Lodge Farm, as stated in our last issue, EASTER VESTRY. The annual Easter Vestry was held on Thursday, April 11th, when the Rev. J. P. Evans, vicar, presided. The accounts of the past year were gone through and passed. The Vicar re-elected Mr John Jones, Minffordd, as his _1_- 1.' 'Wor rn" ,n, warden, wnue ivir inomas Jenkins, lanitan, was re-appointed people's warden. The sidesmen, Mr Joseph Jones, Abermagwr, and Mr William Lewis Evans, Dolau-ceunant, were also re-appointed, as well as Mr F. R. Roberts, Penywern, as lay elector.

TALYBONT. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—The annual preaching services in connection with the Indepcnden t Church at this place were held on Tuesday even- ing, and throughout the day on Wednesday, in last week. The pulpit was occupied by the Revs J. Davies, Cadle, Towyn Jones, Cwmamman, and J. J. Williams, Rhvmney; and there were large con- gregations at all the meetings. SUDDEN DEATH. A painful sensation was cansed in this neighbourhood at the end of last week by the news of the sudden death of Mr John Edwards, Pensarn, which took place on Saturday. On the previous -Thursday evening, Mr Edwards attended a service at the chapel, and his lament- ably sudden death has thrown quite a gloom over the place. Mr Edwards had been a most, faithful member nncl deacon of Soar Church, Pensarn, and had acted as secretary for many years. His loss will he greatly felt by a large cirle of relatives and friends.

Cardiganshire Quarter Sessions. I The Easter Quarter Sessions for the County of Cardigan were held at the Town Hall, Lampeter, on Thursday last. The magistrates present were Messrs W. Inglis Jones, Derry Ormond David Davies, Velindre; Charles Lloyd. Waunifor; Col. H. Davies-Evans, Highmead Prof H. Walker (mayor) Lampeter; the Revs R. J. Lloyd, Troedy- rawr: Daniel Griffiths. Llangranog T. H. Davies, Llanddewibrefi; Dr R. D. Roberts, Messrs D. C. Roberts, Thomas Griffiths, N. Bray, Aberystwyth D. J. Williams, Tregaron: H. T. Evans, Llanarth Dr J. Morgan, Pontrhydygroes; Lewis Davies, Llancrwys and J. Francis, Wallog. APOLOGY, Colonel Davies-Evans read a letter from the chairman (Mr Willis Bund) regretting his inability to attend and apologising for, his absence. On the motion of Mr Chas Lloyd, seconded by Prof. Walker, Colonel Davies Evans was appointed chairman pro tem. OATH OF ALLEGIANCE. All the justices present who had not previously done so, took the oath of allegiance to his Majesty King Edward VII. THE GRAND JURY. The Grand Jury were sworn as follows :—Messrs Samuel Davies, Coedpark, Bettws Bledrws; Dr Davies.Tyncoed, Cellan John Davies, Gellyddyfod; David Jones, The Mill, Llanfairclydogau D. W. Griffiths, Biaencwm Evan Davies, Blaenaugwenog; Dd Jones. Llanwenog D. Price Davies, Royal Oak; Charles Evans, Mark-lane Stores; J. Hughes Evan. Dolgwm House, Lampeter; Evan Evans, Esgermaen John Evans, Llanychaiarn H. Davies, Queen-street: William James, Aberystwyth; Wm. Evans, Cwrt Farm; David R. Jones, Llwyngroes William Jenkins, Brynmeherin Evan Lewis, Derigoch and Herbert Lloyd, Olmarch. CHAIRMAN'S ADDRESS. The Chairman, addressing the Grand Jury, said he was u-lad to be able to congratulate them on the fact that there were no cases for trial. It was necessary that the Grand Jury should be summoned to attend, in case a prisoner was committed for trial at the last moment. He thanked them all for their attendance, and their services not being further required they were discharged. (:ONGRA T ULAT ION. The Chairman said that they should congratulate thenuselves upon their new sovereign, King Edward VII. They knew him to be a most excellent man, and they devoutly hoped that he would have a long reign. He begged to move that a resolution in the following terms be sent to his Majesty: -We, the Magistrates of the County of Cardigan in Quarter Sessions assembled, beg to offer his Majesty, King Edward VII., our respectful congratulations on his Majesty's succession to the throne, and to offer our loyal and dutiful service to his Majesty's crown and person." The Rev Rhys W. Lloyd seconded the resolution, and expressed a hope that His Majesty might have a long and prosperous reign. Professor Walker also supported the resolution in similar terms. The resolution was then put to the meeting and carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT. The next business was to appoint twelve justices to act as members of theStanding Joint Committee to hold the office until the Easter Quarter Sessions of 1902. The old members were re-appointed. The Clerk stated that owing to Capt. E. W. D. Evans. one of the present members, having been elected Sherif, it would be necessary to appoint someone in his stead. Mr Charles Lloyd proposed, and Mr David Davies seconded, the appointment of Professor Walker. Professor Walker pointed out that his term of effi :e as Mayor and Justice would come to an end in November, and therefore he could not i ccept this offer. Mr W. C. Roberts said in that case he had great pleasure in proposing Colonel Davies-Evans. Col. Evans had been a member of the Committee and had taken great interest in its work. Professor Walker seconded the resolution which was agreed to. The Standing Joint Committee will now consist of the following:—Messrs. J. W. Willis Bund, N. Bray, David Davies, W. Inglis Jones, J. Francis, Col H. Davies-Evans, the Revs. T. R. Davies, Daniel Griffiths, Major J. G. P. Hughes, Captain James Stewart, and Major Price Lewes.

Towyn and Aberdovey Urban District Council. The monthly meeting of this Council was held on Friday last at the Literary Institute, Aberdovey, when there were present Mr W. Jones Hughes (in the chair), Messrs Daniel Edwards, J. Hughes Jones, E. L. Rowlands, A. Tomlins, J. Maethlon James, J. M. Howell, Henry Evans, and D. C. Davies, with W. R. Davies (cierk), R. Barnett (assistant clerk), R. P. Morgan (surveyor), E. Williams (inspector), and John Jones (sub- inspector), INSPECTOR'S REPORT. The Inspector (Mr Edward Williams) complained of the sanitary conveniences at Tynyfedwen and Gwyndy Row. The work of repairing Rhydyronen Cottages was being proceeded with. He had given orders to clear a blocked drain at the back of the premises of George Williams, butcher, Towyn, and also ordered the slaughter houses to be cleaned out and lime-washed. Instructions given by him to clean a drain at the back of Glandovey-terrace, Aberdovey, had been complied with. The report was adopted, and it was aeciaed to instruct the Medical Officer to visit the premises of Mr George Williams. TOWYN COMMITTEE. The Towyn Committee reported having visited Crynllwyn-road, which the Council had been asked to take over and maintain. The Surveyor estimated that the cost of putting the road in a proper state of repair would be about £15. The committee decided that the road be taken over, and that the Council put two men on it for three weeks to put it in proper order, on condition that Mr Roberts, Rhydygarnedd, and Mr Parry., Crynllwyn, found and carted from 30 to 40 loads of stone, and afterwards were responsible for its maintenance. The com- mittee recommended that the pump be removed from Gwalia-road, there being no necessity for it, that the whole of the space in front of Gwalia houses be levelled and put in order and that the Surveyor be authorised to accept the conditions contained in a letter from Mr Gillart as to the widening of Corbett-square and Gwalia-road, towards which Mr Corbett contributed E5, The committee resolved not to grant the application of Mr Frank Weir to use the Market Hall on wet nights for holding his entertainments, as it was feared that this would interfere with the business of the stallkeepers. The following other recommendations were made by the committee :—That the surveyor should plant quicks on the land adjoining the reservoir; that the space near the Bank and Council room be concreted; that the date for which the Talyllyn Railway Co. are to pay for water used for their locomotives be July, 1895, and that the charge be £ 3 3s per annum until the meter is fixed. The Collector submitted a list of persons in arrcar with their rates, and it was resolved that the Clerk should write to all. Mr Hughes had already collected a very large sum, and very few persons were in arrear. The Council passed a vote of thanks to Mr Corbett for his gifts of land for road widening and also for his contribution towards making the alterations, ABERDOVEY COMMITTEE. This Committee reported that the owners of pro- perty near the wharf having agreed to concrete in front of their premises, it had been resolved to kerb and thatchn nlldling be fixed from the Congregational Chapel to the corner of Copperhill-st.reet. Con- siderable discussion had taken place as to the best means to have regular sffpply of water for flushing purposes, and it was ultimately resolved that as the work which it would be necessary to carry out must disturb the supply of that water, it was best to leave the matter until the autumn. Mr Tomlins produced to the committee a statement of accountsjthat he had obtained from Mr Edmunds, the ex-surveyor, and it was resolved that it should be examined by the Finance Committee, and that they report on same to the next Council. SCAVENGING AT ABERDOVEY. A complaint having been raised by Mr J. Hughes Jones as to the manner in which scavenging work was carried out at Aberdovey, Mr E. L. Rowlands moved that the work be done direct by the Council, and withjthat object that the cost of a horse and cart be ascertained. He thought that would be the cheaper and more satisfactory way to carry out the work. Mr Davies: But you must remember that the horse has a mouth (laughter.) Mr E L. Rowlands said there was some uneasi- ness amongst the ratepayers on this point, and it would satisfy them if the Council looked into the matter Mr Rowlands' proposition was then agreed to. TALYLLYN RAILWAY COMPANY. A letter was read from Mr R. B. Yates, secretary and manager of the Talyllyn Railway Company, re- garding a bill of £18 Os 7d for the supply of water from loth July, 1895, to 31st March, 1901. Mr Yates considered that the bill was unreasonably heavy and ought to be reduced by one-half at least. He wished to remind the Council of the benefit which Towyn in particular, and the district gener- ally, derived from the TalyIlyn Railway, and of the concessions which the Company bad from time to time granted free of any cost to that Council, That Council's treatment of the Company in this parti-, cular instances, was not an inducement to any further concessions. It was clearly understood on both sides that the Railway Company did not purposely infringe any of the Council's bye-laws, but omitted to record in writing the permission which they affirm they obtained verbally to connect the tank in the engine shed with a branch shed, for which previous sanction had been given. Mr Yates also asked for the Council's charge for erect- ing a meter at the engine shed. Mr J. M. Howell asked whether the statement that the Railway had been of great benefit to Towyn was correct His impression was quite different, and he had beard that the Company did their best not to fit in their trains with the Cambrian Com- pany. Mr Maethlon James replied that he believed most of the trains connected. Mr D. C. Davies thought the charge made on the Company was a moderate one. Mr fHenry Evans proposed that the charge be not reduced. This having been seconded, was carried unanim- ously. RURAL WARD COMMITTEE. In the report of the Rural Ward Committee it was stated that the Talyllyn Company had piaced a barbed wire fence across a footpath near Rhydy- ronen Station. The footpath led over the railway, and the Surveyor said he had always remembered it as a public right of way. It was much used by shepherds. It was decided that the Clerk write to Mr Yates, asking him to respect the public rights in this footpath. A GENEROUS OFFER. A letter was read from two Towyn gentlemen (Messrs J. Lloyd Hughes and Samuel Edmunds), stating they were ready to give 1,100 trees to plant on Gwalia-road, to cover 130 yards on both sides of the road, which piece bad already been completed. They would undertake to get the permission of the Drainage Committee and do this work, but they asked the Council before they proceeded further, whether they were prepared to fence both sides of the road to protect the trees until :hey grew above danger. Also they intended presenting the Council with £ 15 to £20 worth of rustic wooden seats for public use. Mr Maethlon James proposed that a voie of thanks be; passed to the two gentlemen named for their generous offer. The Clerk, in reply to questions, said the Council had no right to spend money on a road which did not belong to them, as was the case here. The Drainage Commissioners might want that road to be of a particular width, and if they planted these trees they might make the road too narrow. Eventually, it was decided that the matter be referred to the Towyn Committee, with power to act. r COLLECTION OF MONIES. Mr E. L. Rowlands proposed that all monies pay- able to the Council should be received by the treasurer of the collector of the Council, and that the surveyor shall keep a full record of all contribu- tions promised towards improvements and produce such record monthly, or quarterly, to the Finance Committee of the Council. Mr Rowlands moved, in addition, that t he Finance Committee be supplied with a list of all balances due, such as instalment of loans, etc.. to be presented at each meeting of the Council, and that a quarterly report be pre- sented, showing the financial position of each sub- district, and that all tradesmens' bills be sent in quarterly. The mover remarked that by this artangemant the surveyor would not have so much difficulty in making out his sheets, and the work of allocation would be much easier. Mr Davies, in seconding, also suggested that the pass-book be produced quarterly. He thought it was very necessary that they should have some means of checking the monies collected. He ques- tioned whether a record had been kept in the past of promises made, and it was quite possible that they could have lost money by not applying for it. The resolution, with Mr. Davies' suggestion added, was then agreed to unanimously. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Council was fixed for Friday, April 26th, at Towyn. THE EX-SURVEYOR. The following letter, dated March 18th, from Mr E. V. Edmunds, Newtown, the ex-surveyor to the Council, and addressed to the Chairman, was read by the Clerk: I take the liberty of addressing this communi- cation to you in your capacity as chairman of the Towyn Urban District Council, inasmuch as similar recent appeals on my part to the Clerk to the Authority, seem to have been regarded by that official as quite unworthy of acknowledgment, let alone ot reply. Perhaps the very elevating Press p 11 reports of the deliberations of the Council regard- ing the matter in dispute between that body and myself are thought to be sufficient notification. I enclose a copy of a letter sent to the Clerk to the Council, dated February 7th, but which he has not yet seen fit to acknowledge. I think I have great reason to complain of the manner in which I have been treated at the hands of the Council. I beg again to remind'the Council, as I have already done several times previously through their Clerk, that I have not been asked one single question regarding the claims which I have sent in (the payment of which are being suspended), neither regarding the allocation of the bills which I understand by the papers have been received from tradesmen, &c., since my departure from Towyn for the work done or materials supplied during my term of office. In my capacity as surveyor to your Council I never undertook to canvas any tradesman for bills, and I certainly 'object to the onus of bills having been sent in late being thrown upjn me. I also challenge you, sir, or any'other member or official of your Council, or anyone else, to substantiate the statement that I have kept £26 of the Council's money for my own use (or even one td) as stated in a newspaper report of the last meeting, and it is very probable that an opportunity will be given at an early date, as well as for the proof of other dis- paraging and libellous statements made at the meeting. I would advise the Council to go into the matter and get at the facts, as well as to examine my accounts and vouchers and also my claims—which speak for themselves—before any further statements of the kind are made. I may mention that in a conversation I had with Mr Edward Griffiths, the district auditor, upon the matter, he advised that the dispute, in so far as it affects the current year's accounts, should be settled before the 25th of the present month. I. therefore, have again to apply for immediate pay- ment of the amount of my claim. May I also ask thatequal publicity be given to the contradiction, as has already been given to the assertion, of the statements referred to, as made at the last meeting of your Council. P.S.—I beg to add also that when the payment of my claim has been made the appor- tionment of the cost of the concrete paving at Aberdovey will be forwarded, as also any informa- tion given regarding the allocation of bills received for work done' "or materials supplied during my term of office—but not before." Mr Davies: What is this claim he is making ? The Clerk: We have his claim fully set out. Mr Ro viands said the Finance Committee bad fully considered this matter, and recommended that it be considered in committee. The (. lerk said he would like to explain that he had acklowledged all Mr Edmunds'communication with the exception of one. Mr D. C. Davies: I have had a letter from this gentleman threatening me with proceedings. Mr Maethlon James asked whether the Clerk had evidence to refute the statement regarding the acknowledgement of letters. The Clerk replied in the affirmative and produced his letter-book. He then read letters dated Decem- ber 17th, March 21st and 25th, and April 6th, which were replies to communications by Mr Edmunds. The Chairman He says you have not replied to any. 1111' D. C. Davies: I don't think I need say any- thing of my letter after what I have now beard. Mr Tomlins said he also had a letter similar to Mr Davies'. He wrote to Mr Edmunds asking him to send an account of the claims to be presented to the Aberdovey Committee, which he did. It seemed that these were the first statements he bad presented. Mr Davies: I did not reply to his letter. It was then agreed that the matter be considered in committee. MONTHLY STATEMENT. Mr E. L. Rowlands stated that the Surveyor (Mr Morgan) had presented an estimate to the Finance Committee of work done dating the past month, which amounted to £ 305 10s lid.

LLANON. A WOMAN WITH A HISTORY.—It seems that the unfortunate Anne Jones has not been born under a fixed star but under a travelling planet. When she came back to Llanon after 14 days imprisonment the first item that she called upon herself to per- form was a vociferous solo in the shape of a series of abusive terms directed against everybody in general. Consequently she was removed to the Carmarthen Lunatic Asylum as tast as horseflesh and steam could carry her; butthe general opinion is that her stay will not be a long one. She has a queer way of surmounting every difficulty and of suddenly appearing in our midst, like Hamlet's ghost. WEDDING.—The marriage of William Evans, Nebo, Llanon, and Anne Jones, widow of the late Captain Evan Itees Jones, Albion House, Llanon, was recently solemnised in London. As a post- script it should be mentioned that the two most general complaints at Llanon nowadays are that the number of sailors from the place is diminishing and that the matrimonial service is getting somewhat olit of (late. EASTER VESTRY.—A meeting of the vestry was held on Friday, April 12t.b, when the following appointments were made Wardens—Captain Richards,Panteg, and Mr E. Morgan, the Green; lay elector, Capt. Jenkins, Morwylfa; sidesmen, Mr W. Williams, Chapel Street; Mr John Davies. Bellevue; Mr E. Morgan, Tynewydd; Captain Jenkins. Morwylfa; Capt. Evans, Convoy; Capt Jones, Vigilant Capt. Morgan, Cadogan Villa; and Capt. Sinnett-Jones, Carlton sexton and clerk, Mi- Francis Evans. A BARBAROUS CUSTOM.—A custom of rather an- tique notoriety is now again. it seems, in full force and has once more assnrned full-fledged dimensions. It, is strange that in our enlightened age, and especially in "gallant little Wales at a time when every mortal is supposed to recoil from inhumanity in any shape, certain persons entertain such monstrous ideas of propriety that they actually have the audacity to carry their guns down to the grave yard and coolly aim them at the timid doves-the types of innocence—which serenely roost on the Church tower. It is strange that these folk. own actions do not harrow up their souls and freeze their blood. It is strange that the departed saints, sleeping under the shadow of the time- honoured tower, do not raIse tJJelr voiees in protest. It is strange that these persons can presume to butcher the innocent doves which have become a proverb for innocence, and it is strange that they can calmly commit such wanton butchery in the precincts of a sacred building, The consequences, too, are sometimes disastrous, and instances can be furnished ot tomb-stones cracked and monuments broken, not to mention the tact that through the holes brei in the lead on ti1".Church roof by their shots there is free scope lor the rain to ooze through; but they, quietly ignoring all this, only follow their barbarous practice. It was pointed out during the session of the Easter Vestry that certain places were reserved for such characters in the adjoining county, and that the inevitable must happen at the next offence. FOOTBALL.—Aberayron has again had occasion to draw for a contest from the inexhaustible resources of Llanon against the National United, hailing from Aberystwyth, on the 9rh inst., two namesakes by a strange coincidence partnered each other on the right wing, viz., J. T. Lewis, Wave Villa, and J. T. Lewis, the Vicarage, both from Llanon. The result shows too that both acquitted themselves creditably, for the former played a sterling game and the latter succeeded in scoring three goal., for Aberayron. The above-mentioned also played against the "Wooing Men's Institute," on the 6th instant, but in different positions. LAST BUT NOT LEAST.—Owing to the baste in last week's report of the Aberayron Easter services the name of Mrs Jenkins, Encrateia, who rendered yeoman service in every proceeding connected with the Llansantffraerl Sunday School, was by a strange and perhaps inexcusable mishap omitted, hence we take the first opportunity of adding it, GOMER'S COMPLAINT. —A correspondent says he would like to join hands with "Gomer" in denouncing the action of his neighbours from Aberayron touching the light railway question. If a town like Aberayron (which possesses a mayor by name Out in which the corporation is a case of "puzzle find) can only supply £ 50, what is expected of an insignificant hamlet like Llanon, as the Aberayron scribe terms it? Is Llanon going to subscribe towards hiding the mistakes of our Aberayron brethren ? Js Llanon going to be the scape-goat which is to carry the mismanagements of others to the wilderness of oblivion? Let us now however agree to bury the sword until this difficult railway pioblera has been solved. OLD FALSE TEETH BOUGHT' Full value in -sh or offer per return of post. h. I). &.T. B. Fr: s r, Ltd., Princes St., Ipswich The largest a id o'dest buyers in the world.

LLANRHYSTYD. DARLITH.— Nos Fcrcher, Ebrill 3ydd, bu y Parch J. A. Morris, D.D., Aberystwyth, yn traddodi ei dclarlith bengamp ar y diweddar Barch. T. C. Edwards, D.D., Bala, yn Nghapel Rhiwbwys, M.C., o dan nawdd Eglwys y Bedyddwyr. Daeth cyn- ulliad lluosog ynghyd, a ehafwyd elw sylweddol. Cadeiriwyd gan James James, Ysw., Y.H., Ffvnon- hywel. Barn pawb oedd fod y testyn gwir ddydd- orol hwn yn cael ei drin yn feistrolgar gan y Darlithydd.

PONTERWYD. Mr W. J. Lewis, M.A., Fellow of Oriel College' Oxford, and now Professor of Mineralogy at 11 y Cambridge University, has been staying here for a few days on a visit to relations. Prof. Lewis is the son of the late Rev. J. Lewis, vicar of Bonvil- stone, near oowondge, who was a native of Llwyn- gwernog, and was once headmaster of Llanfihangel- geneu'r-glyn Grammar School, and was years ago widely known in these parts. Prof. Lewis received his education at Llanrwst Grammar School, from which institution he proceeded to Jesus College, Oxford, gaining a scholarship there. He obtained First Classes in Mathematical Moderations and Finals and First Class in Natural Science. He was elected some years ago to the professorship of Mineralogy at the University of Cambridge in suc- cession to the late Prof. Miller. He is now at Trinity College, Cambridge.

LLANDDEWI BREFI. Y PASG.—Mae y Methodistaid Calfinaidd yn Llundain, yn cynal Gwyl y ?asg er's blynyddau fel gwyl bregethu, ac yn mhiith y gweinidogion fu yn gwasanaethu yno y Pasg diweddaf, cawn y Parch Rhys Morgan o'r lie hwn. LLWYDDIANUS.—Yr wythnos o'r blaen cawsom y pleser o gofnodi llwyddiant dau o athrawon cyn- orthwyol yn Ysgol y Bwrcld, yn enill Ysgoloriaeth y Brenin," sef, Mr Dan Jones a Miss R. M. Francis. Hyfrydwch genym y waith hon gael hysbysu fod y ddau wedi cael appwyntiadau fel Ex-Pupil Teachers o dan Fwrdd Ysgol Caerdydd. y Bwrdd Ysgol goreu yn' Nghymru, meddir. PIIIOD.is.-Dy(ld Gwener diweddaf yn Ngbapel y Methodistiaid gan y Parch. Rhys Morgan (gweinidog), yn mhresenoldeb y Cofrestrydd, Mr. P. Williams, unwyd mewn glan briodas Mr. George Jones, Bryngwyn, Blaenpenal, a Miss Annie Davies, Glandwr, o'r lie hwn. Aetbant trwy gawodydd o rice i'r byd newydd. Yn ganlynol aethant i fwyn- hau y wledd briodasol i dy rhieni y briodferch. Yr oeclcl y rhoddion dderbyniasant yn lluosog a chostus. GWLEDD.—Ar ei ymneillduad o Gadair y Cyngor Dosbarth yn Tregaron, darfu i Mr David Davies, Werndriw, wahodd ei gyd-aelodau yn nghycl a swyddogion perthynol i'r Undeb, a gohebwyr y Wasg, i wledd fel arddangosiad o'i deimladau da tuag atynt. Paratowvd y wledd fel yr hyspyswyd yn y rhifyn diweddaf, gan Mrs Morgan, Talbot Hotel, ac yr oedd yn un wir deilwng ohoni. Y mae Mr Davies yn aelod o'r Bwrdd er's 19 o flynyddoedd fel cynrychiolydd y Gorwydd, ac y mae yn un o'r aelodau mwyaf ffyddlon ar y Bwrdd. Yn rhinwedd ei swydcl fel cadeirydd bu yn eistedd y ddwy flyn- edd ddiweddaf ar y Fainc Ynadol, ac yr oedd yn un o'r rhai mwyaf cymwys i'r fath le gan ei fod yn ddyn o farn. ac yn deall ei waith yn rhagorol. Un wedi iymddyrchafu o blith v dosbarth gweithiol ydyw Mr Davies, a hyny trwy ei "ymdrechion ei hun, fel, erbyn hyn, y mae yn un o ddynion mwyaf parch us achyfrifol y wlad "lley mae yn byw. Efe ydyw Cadeirydd y Bwrdd Ysgol yn y lie. Mae yn cynrychioli y rhanbarth ar y Cyngor Sirol er's blynyddau, yn aelod o bwyllgor unol yr hedd- geidwaid yn y sir, ac yn aelod o bwyllgor yr Ysgol Ganolradclol yn Tregaron.