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Board of Guardians. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Cardigan Board of Guardians was held at the Board Room of the Union, St. Dogmells. on Thursday morning of last week, Mr Benj. Rees. chairman, presiding. There were also present:—The Rev J Williams, Messrs T Colby, T H Williams, D G Edwards, T Griffiths, J Rees, and James Adams, and Mr Bircham, Local Government Inspector, was also present. MASTER'S REPORT. The master (Capt. Richards) reported that there were 65 inmates in the institution, as compared with 70 last year. Admitted 1, discharged 2. No births or deaths. Twenty-six vagrants had visited the house during the fortnight, as compared with sixteen in the corresponding period last year. Thanks were due to Mrs Davies, Northgate House, for parcel of London journals, and to Capt. Evans, Sea Flower," for parcel of periodicals. BALANCE AT THE BANK. The balance at the bank in favour of the Union was reported to be E108. RELIEVING OFFICERS' REPORT. The reports of the relieving officers showed that the amount expended in out-door relief during the past fortnight was P,115 5s 7d, as compared with £ 112 9s 2d in the corresponding period last year, increase £ 2 16s 5d; number of paupers relieved 465, compared with 458 last year increase 7. Balance in the relieving officers' hands :—Baynes £ 5 3s lid, Griffiths P-5 8s 4d. VACCINATION. Mr T. Colby said that owing to the small atten- dance of members that day he would propose that the consideration of the increase of vaccination expenses be adjourned until the next meeting. Mr T. H. Williams seconded the proposition, and it was carried. UNION CALLS. The Clerk said that some time ago he was requested to write to the managers of Lloyd's Bank respecting the money paid in by the overseers, and eceived by the clerks. He was in receipt of a letter from the manager of Lloyd's Bank, stating that he corroborated what he had said verbally that the bank would be responsible for their clerks in receiving Union calls on behalf of the treasurer. The Clerk did not know whether that was sufficient or not, but the auditor had suggested to him that there was a special form of bond that could be obtained to meet the case. Mr T. H. Williams asked if all banks were not responsible for the actions of their clerks. The Clerk said that the treasurer was an officer of the Board. In other places it was the custom to make a special bond to meet the case. Rev J. Williams proposed that the treasurer be asked to provide a sufficient bond. On Mr T. H. Williams seconding, the proposition was carried. DATE OF NEXT MEETING. It was pointed out that the next meeting of the Guardians fell on Boxing Day. After some little discussion it was decided to postpone the meeting until the following day (Friday). DINNER FOR INMATES. The Rev J. Williams-I propose that the usual Christmas dinner be given to the inmates on Christ- mas Day. Mr D. J. Edwards seconded. Mr T. H- Williams—Will beer be allowed ? Rev J. Williams—No, it has been the custom not to allow beer for some years. It was unanimously decided to give the inmates a dinner Christmas Day. EXTRA RELIEF. The Clerk read a letter from the Clerk to the Haverfordwest Union, which stated that they had decided to give Is extra relief to adults, and 6d to children at Christmas, and asking the Union to treat their (Haverfordwest) paupers in a similar manner. It was further suggested that the Board should do the same with their paupers chargeable to the Haverfordwest Union. The Clerk said that it would be impossible to give extra relief to their non-resident paupers without also treating the outside paupers in a like manner. Rev J. Williams proposed that their Clerk be instructed to write to the Clerk of Haverfordwest Union stating that they were unable to fall in with the suggestions contained in his communication. This proposition was seconded and carried. THE DIETARY TABLE. The Clerk said that with reference to the dietary table he would ask that he might call a committee together to consider the matter as soon as he was prepared to do so. This was agreed to. TWO WRONGS DO NOT MAKE A RIGHT. The Clerk said that he was in receipt of a letter from Mr Selby, who sent in an enquiry as to whether the Board would agree to purchase some ready-made suits for boys and men. Mr Selby was present, and had brought some suits with him. He (the Clerk) however, was of opinion that it would be unfair to the other contractors to accept the articles. The Rev J Williams explained that on a previous occasion a similar application had been made by Mr Jones, Glasgow House. At the time a com- mittee was appointed to examine the goods. Why should they not do the same on this occa- sion. The Chairman remarked that such a proceeding would be directly against competition, and also against their own interests. I The Clerk-It is against principle indeed. The Rev J Williams said that they had no con- tracts for ready-made clothes. The Clerk-We have contracts to supply mater- ial to make clothes. Rev J Williams—Probably, but no contracts for ready made clothes. If the application was to supply material for clothes it would be different. However, if we did wrong on the previous occasion, it should be admitted. The Clerk-Certainly. Two wrongs would not make a right. It would be unfair to the other con- tractors to consider this application. The Board were of the same opinion, and on Mr Selby being called into the room, the circumstances were explained to him by the clerk. Mr Selby-I made the application, because a similar application was entertained before. MR BIRCHAM ADDRESSES THE BOARD. Mr Bircham in the course of his address to the Board, said that it was nearly a year since his last visit. Since that time the new census had been taken. Hitherto they had formed the percentage of paupers and other things on the old census but now they were able to pass on to the new census. From the Jatter they discovered that there had been a considerable reduction in pauperism. The popula- tion of the union had decreased by about 1,100 which was a matter of regret, but that was due to causes over which the Guardians bad absolutely no control. In 1891 the number of paupers indoor and outdoor in the Cardigan Union was 689, a percent- age on the population of 4'2, and at Lady Day 1901, the number of paupers was 541, showing a decrease of 148, which gave a percentage on the population of 36. The population of the Union had decreased by 1,100, which was something like 7'8 per cent, and thus for ths ten years, pauperism bad decreased by 15 per cent. There had been a decrease in the expenditure of 8 per cent, which was not so much as the decrease in the pauperism. Referring to the matter of the relief on in-door and out-door paupers, Mr Bircham remarked that the cost per head was cousideiably more since the last decade. However, they must congratulate themselves upon the point that they gave adequate relief, and they could not regret it. It was money well spent. At the same time they must remember the candle could not be burnt at both ends. The deserving cases should receive every attention but; the undeserving ones should be very strictly dealt with. He was not an advocate of indiscriminate indoor relief but the Welsh Guardians knew their work well. With regard to the Workhouse, he would impress upon the Guardians to visit the bouse on days other tnan board days. It had the tendency of wakening tip the officials, while it would also assist them in seeing the necessity of any alterations that he might put forward. Speaking with reference to the house itself, Mr Bircham remarked that it was an old building and they could not make a silk purse outof a sow's ear. At the time of his previous visit he made several suggestions for the improve- ment of the institution, and he believed that they had been carried out. The Clerk said that they were very pleased to hear the remarks of Mr Bircham. He hoped that they were not obstinate in carrying out his suggestions. There had been several improvements made in the institution. He was of opinion that a surprise visit should sometimes be made to the house, not with the object of finding fault with the officials, but to assist them. Mr Bircbam-What is the Workhouse rated at. The Clerk— £ 96. A portion of the house is situated in the borough. ST DOGMELL'S RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. Owing to the fact Ithat a quorum could not be formed, the monthly meeting of the St Dogmells Rural District Council had to be abandoned. ♦

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Cardigan Town Council. COUNCILLOR DANIEL AND THE CONDITION OF THE WHARVES. The usual monthly meeting of the Cardigan Town Council was held at the Council Chamber on Monday, December 9th. There were present the Mayor, Mr Arthur Clougber (in the chair), Alder- men J C Roberts and E Ceredig Evans Council- lors J Daniel. J Evans (builder). Thomas Griffiths. Harper, S Young, J Evans (auctioneer), T Wat-kins, and T H Williams, together with the Town Clerk (Mr D Morgan Jones), and the borough surveyor (Mr T Bowen). PASSED. The Town Clerk produced a design of a head- stone produced to him by Mr Thomas Jenkins, stonecutter, which was proposed to be erected on a grave in the cemetery. Captain Williams: Is it according to scale. The Town Clerk-Yes. The design was passed. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor reported as follows: I have measured the following quantities of highway stone since the last meeting:—For Thomas Evans, Uen- cwm, 40 y<1s 20 ft; John Griffiths, 43 yds 14 ft; D R Davies, 29yds 11 ft; John Evans, Nantferwig, 3 yds 7 ft; John James, 35 yds 7 ft. We have also received from Mr R Thomas 110 tons of granite and 36 tons 6 cwt at lime stone. Complaints have been received from the occupiers of Dolau on the Glanpwllafon road in reference to surface water on the highiway flowing down to the front of their houses. Before this can be properly remedied a short length of retaining wall should be built on the side and the road raised so as to divert and carry the flow of water below the pathway leading to the houses mentioned. I was asked at the last meet- ing to report upon the condition of hedges abutting on highways which required lopping and trimming. Last year notices were served upon occupiers throughout the borough, and with five exceptions the condition of the hedges is fairly satisfactory, and I believe a portion of the work still not com- pleted is in hand. It is expected the committee of the Council will be able to complete their inspec- tion of Bridge-street respecting water main during the week, after which stone will be placed on the same." Mr J C Roberts—Have you commenced the work at Dolau yet? In my opinion a water course should be made. The Suneyor-I have not commenced the works yet. Mr T. Watkins—What would the cost be to carry out the work ? The Surveyor—About £1' Mr J. C. Roberts proposed that the work be carried out. Mr T. Watkins seconded, and the proposition was carried. FIRE BELL. The Town Clerk said that the Committee appointed to go into the matter of procuring a fire alarm bell and ladders for the use of the fire bri- gade had recommended that the tender of Mr James, Gwalia House, be accepted, providing the ladders were of spar sides and oak rungs. Mr J. C Roberts proposed that the Committee's recommendation be accepted. Mr J. Daniel seconded, and it was carried. The Town Clerk said that he would suggest that a small committee be appointed to go into the matter of purchasing the fire alarm bell. The Town Clerk's suggestion was adopted, and the following were appointed as a committee-The Mayor, Capt Williams, Mr John Evans (builder), and Mr J. Daniel. CLAWDDEAN ROAD. Mr J. C. Roberts stated that the committee appointed to inspect this road and report to the Council had visited the spot and found it to be a private road. It bad never been repaired by the Corporation. This being the case they recom- mended that the Council leave the matter alone. Capt Williams proposed that the recommendation of the committee be adopted. On Mr Harper seconding, the proposition was carried. CONDITIONS OF LETTING TOLLS. Mr Ceredig Evans proposed that the same con ditions of letting tolls be observed as last year. This was agreed to. THE VERITABLE DEATH-TRAP." The Town Clerk said that since reporting at the last committee meeting of the Council, that the Cardigan Mercantile Co., after the remarks made at a recent inquest, intended placing a gate across the road adjoining that to St Dogmells leading to their quay, that he had again heard from the secre- tary of the Mercantile Co., who intimated that it was their wish to have the gate locked after 6 p.m. If they had a free access the danger would not be lessened. Mr J. C. Roberts observed that he did not think they had any right to lock the gate at any time. Mr S. Young—I conclude that you object to the gate being locked after 6 p.m 1 Mr J. C. Roberts-Yes. The Town Clerk said that an employee of the Cardigan Mercantile Co. lived close by, and in all probability he would have custody of t.be key. Mr T. Watkins said that they raised objections to such a protection being erected when one was offered them. Mr J. C. Roberts—We cannot allow the spot to be closed up altogether; it is public property. The Mayor said that he would suggest that a self-closing gate be erected there, which would do away witn the necessity for a lock. Mr J. Evans said that he believed the reason why the Mercantile Company desired to lock the gate at certain times was on account of a quantity of culm and coal that was kept there, and they wished to protect it. Mr Ceredig Evans said that it would be advis- able to erect a swing gate, and not a lock gate. He would propose that a resolution be passed to con- firm what had already been done. Captain Williams-Have we any power to compel them to do what we think fit ? The Town Clerk said that the object was to en- deavour to come to some agreeable conclusion to protect persons on the dangerous parts of the Quay. Mr J. C. Roberts said that he had no objection to the place being enclosed, providing the public could have access to the spot if necessary. Mr Ceredig Evans' proposition was seconded and carried. THE CONDITION OF THE WHARVES. The next item on the agenda was Councillor Daniel's notice of motion with reference to the un- protected condition of the wharves abutting on the Tivy at the bottom of Quay-street. Mr J. Daniel said that his object in giving notice of motion was to propose that a small deputation wait upon the Seaflower Company to confer with them on what should be done to protect life on the dangerous parts of the quay in question. Two deaths had occurred at the spot this year. It was a dangerous place, and should be protected. They should confer with the Company, and report to the Council. Mr Harper seconded. Mr Watkins asked what jurisdiction the Council bad on this question. The Town Clerk-I do not think that the Council has any jurisdiction in the matter. Mr J. Daniel said that they were the representa- tives of the ratepayers of Cardigan. He did not think if it were private property it would make any material difference. The matter had been commented upon in a Cardiff paper, and also in the columns of the Welsh Gazette." He was of opinion that they were the authorities who should look into the matter. Mr J. C. Roberts pointed out that there was a public right and a maritime right. The four aldermen, together with Councillor Daniel were eventually appointed as a deputation to wait upon the Seaflower Company. SHIREHALL CLOCK. Mr J. C. Roberts said that he had been asked by the inhabitants of High-street to call the attention of the Council to the Shirehall clock. He proposed that it be cleaned 'on the usual terms. Mr J. C. Roberts' propositon was carried. THE PAVEMENTS. David Griffiths, Finch-street, Cardigan, wrote calling the attention of the Council to the disgraceful state of the so-called pavement in front of his house." He had spoken to the surveyor on the matter and he (the surveyor) had offered to put down gravel He would not tolerate gravel." Mr J. C. Roberts said that it would be advisable to call upon the owner to place a pavement in front of the house. Captain Williams said that the cost would not be half so much as it cost him to place the pave- ment in front of his residence. If the Council provided the pavement in Finch-street, they must also refund the money to him. He was of opinion that a concrete pavement should be placed before all the houses in the town. Mr Ceredig Evans suggested that the surveyor should ascertain the feeling of the people with regard to the providing of pavements in Finch- street. This suggestion was adopted. A HANDSOME OFFER. A letter was read from Mr C Morgan-Richardson Noyaddwilym, in which he suggested that two. standard lamps should be placed in Morgan-street He would be pleased to give these lamps. The Mayor said that Mr Morgan-Richardson made a very handsome offer, and he thought that his offer should be accepted. This was agreed upon. THE ROAD NEAR TANNER'S HALL. A committee was formed to call upon the occupier of Tanner's Hall with respect to the state of a road in that vicinity. This was all the business and the Council rose.

NEWCASTLE EMLYN. WELSH COB STUD BOOK.—Mr David Evans, Llwyncadfor, Newcastle Emlyn, has been appointed to inspect ponies and cobs for registration in the Welsh Pony and Cob Stud Book, the first volume of which closes on December 31st, and will be present on market days at Cardigan, Newcastle Emlyn, Llandyssul, and Lampeter. ACCIDENT.—Mr Willie Evans, the youngest son of Mr Henry Evans, Alltybwla Farm, Cenarth, on Friday last met with an accident by falling from the top of a haystack, a distance of about ten feet. He bad one of his ribs fractured, and but for his great presence of mind in throwing the hay knife away from him as he was falling the result might have been very serious. We are glad to state that under the care of Dr Powell the injured gentleman is making favourable progress towards recovery. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The monthly meeting of the Board of Guardians was held at the Union Workhouse on Friday the 13th instant, the Rev Preb. R J Lloyd presiding. The other members present were:—Mrs Evans, Esgair; Messrs Thomas Davies, Bronwion; Evan Davies, Fforest; Benjamin Davies, Blaenytban; A T Evans, M.B., Llandyssul; David Chas Jones, Pantycroyddyn Thomas Thomas, Gyfeile; John H Evans. Penralltfachnog; Joshua Griffiths,, Gwndwn; John Jones, Bwlchclawdd; David Davies Dolaucwerchyr; Griffith Davies, Alltycordde; Thomas Jones, Brenbinlle; David Thomas, Felin- cwm; Thomas Davies, Cilwaunyddfawr; Thomas Barrett, Cross Vale Thomas Davies, Pencader; David Thomas, Blaenblodau David Jones (Court Mill); Henry Davies, Sychant; Daniel Lewis, Frondeg; William Marks, Penrallt Lancyoh Evan Thomas, Coedllwyd, and Phillip Nicholas, Blaidd- bwll. The Clerk reported the balance in the Treasurer's bands to be P,1,054 14s 8d. The master eoorted the number of paupers in the House during the past fortnight to be as follows :—First week 18, corresponding week of last year 14; second week, 19, corresponding week of last vear 13. Vagrants relieved during the past fortnight 56; correspond- ing period last year 29. Imbeciles in the House 3. The expenditure on out-relief during the past fortnight was as follows --David Jones, Penbryn district, £79 13s 6d to 284 paupers; Jno Thomas, Cenarth district £73 15s lid to 294 paupers.. Th e Relieving Officer reported that Rachael Harris of Blaenwaun, Troedyraur, who up to about three months ago was in receipt of out-door relief had died. On the motion of Mr J. H. Evans, seconded by Mr Evan Thomas, it was decided to sell part of the deceased's furniture to the value of the amount of out-relief granted, for a period of 12 months, unless her relatives reimburse the Guardians such amount.—A letter from the Guardians of the Aberayron Union consenting to the weekly relief of Esther Davies of Greenbill, Pontshan being increased to 5s weekly, and to Anne Rees of Milestone, Llangeler being permanently relieved on their behalf with 4s 6d weekly was read.—The Clerk to the Carmarthen Asylum wiote notifying the death on the 4th inst. of John Richards, who was admitted on the 8th of May 1878 from Bryn, Llangranog.—The Guardians of the Narberth Union wrote agreeing to the relief of Mary Reynolds of Glogue being reduced from 3s 6d to 2s Rd wppklv and to her son being granted a suit of O. clothes on his going out to service.—A letter was read from the Guardians of the Aberayron Union requesting to be informed whether this Board would accept the chargeability of Elizabeth Evans now of Hafod, Llandyssiliogogo and late of Blaen- waunfach, Llanvunllo, and consent to her being relieved with 4s weekly on behalf of this Union. It was decided to comply with their request.—The Llandilo, Carmarthen. Narberth, Merthyr, Bridgend Pontypridd and Swansea Unions Wrote requesting that the following extra relief be granted to paupers chargeable to them during Christmas week, viz., Is to each adult pauper and 6d to each child dependent.—A letter from the Secretary of the Swansea General Eye Hospital stating that they could not admit more than one in-door patient into the Hospital on a subscription of PZ 2s was read. Dr A. T. Evans moved, and Mr Griffiths seconded, and it was resolved that the Board's subscriptiou be increased to £4 4s.—D. A. T. Evans moved that all paupers, resident and non- resident. chargeable to the Union, be granted extra relief during Christmas week as follows -Adults, Is each, bd to each child dependent and bd each orphan. Mr D. C. Jones seconded.—Mr Evan Thomas moved a direct negative, which Mr William Marks seconded,—On a division, 11 voted for the motion and 7 against. The motion was thereupon declared carried.—Mr Bircham, Local Government Board Inspector attended the meeting and gave interesting statistics of the Board's expenditure, as compared with the year 1891 the date of the previous census.—The chairman, the Rev Preb. R. J. Lloyd intimated that it was his intention to provide the workhouse inmates with Christmas dinner this year as usual —A hearty vote of thanks wasgiven to Mr Lloyd for hit kindness. COUNTY COURT. This court was held on Saturday last, before his Honour Judge Bishop, when there were fifty-six new plaints, five adjourned cases, four judgments, and one tithe application. WM. REES JONES V. MRS. LLOTD. This was an action brought before the court by Wm Rees Jenes, Dyffryn Ceri, grocer and draper, to recover E7 5s 7d for goods supplied to defendant, Mrs Lloyd, now of Orchard-street, St Dogmells. The plaintiff, who was represented by Mr W. E. George, said that defendant's husband, now deceased, was a schoolmaster at Rbydlewis when the goods were supplied.—Defendant said that she was unable to pay, and was entirely dependent upon her daughter for her maintenance. Her hus- band's furniture. which she sold to her daughter, only realised £ 5.—Verdict for the plaintiff, as far as value of her husband's goods go, and to pay 2a Od per month. G.W.R. CO. V. G. SAUNDERS DAVIES. The plaintiffs sned Mr Saunders Davies, of CO- wendeg Park, Boncath, for 4s 4d, being a balance due to plaintiffs for the carriage of a foal from Narberth station to Boncath in August, 1900.-Mr W. Picton Evans appeared for the Railway Co., and Mr W. E. George for the defendant.—Mr W. Picton Evans said although the amount was only a paltry sum of 4s 4d, the quession for his Honour to decide was an important one.—The defendant ordered a horse-box at Narberth Station to convey a colt to Boncath. When trucking the animal the defendant objected to the partitions, and asked the porter to remove them, which was done at his request. Hence, the Railway Co. charged the defendant an extra half a rate for the exclusive use of the box.- W. H. Willy, station master, Narberth; and J. Thomas, porter, gave evidence for the plaintiffs.— Mr W. E. George, for the defence, contended that the Railway Co. had no legal right to charge the defendant more than a single fare for one animal. The rate per mile should not be more than 3d, and when worked out the charge should be 6s 2d, and not 13s.—Verdict for plaintiffs with costs under Scale B. L N.W. RAILWAY CO. V. G. SAUNDERS DAVIES. This claim was a claim for £4 for the carriage of four tons of shoddy manure over the plaintiffs' line from Tewkesbury to Boncath. There was another action brought against defendant by the Lincoln- shire and Yorkshire Railway Co. for a similar amount.—The defendant paid into court C3 8s to e--tch company in satisfaction of their claim, and denied further liability.—The Railway Co. charged* defendant under Scale C, which the defendant dis- puted, and contended he should be charged under Scale B.—The defence, proved that it was the sweepings of cotton mills, covered in canvas and packed in balls, and not shoddy manure as described by plaintiffs. It was not manure when in the state it was delivered to defendant. It bad to be dis- solved in vitriol and mixed with other chemicals, and then made into manure. It was a compost form of manure.—Verdict was given to defendant.

LLANDYSSUL. OBITUARY.-On Wednesday in last week Mr Samuel Williams, jun., Dyffryn Mills, Velindre, died from internal complications after only a few days' illness. The deceased was a nephew of Dr Gomer Lewis, of Swansea. At the beginning of the year he returned from Middlesbrough to undertake the extensive flannel business formerly carried on by his father at Dyffryn Mills. Deceased leaves a widow and two children to mourn their loss. The funeral took place on Saturday morning, when the interment was made at Penboyr Churchyard, RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. TKa nr\fIoY\f-h1, "uu]o" -ç +'h rVmnml fnllnworl ..L u"C' UJ..l.lJ.lJ 1.Ut;;tJL.lJ.J5 VJ,. &1..1..1.) the meeting of the Board of Guardians on Friday, the 13th inst, Mr John Jones presiding. The re- ports of the Sanitary committee meetings, which included a recommendation to adopt the recently- issued model bye-laws of the Local Government Board as to new buildings, were read and adopted. The inspector of nuisances applied £ for cis usual stationery, etc., which was granted. Dr A T Evans moved that the Newcastle-in-Emlyn Rural District Council be approached with a view to providing Llandyssul and Ponttwelly with an efficient supply af wholesome water. Mr J H Evans secondedi and it was unanimously agreed to, and Dr A T Evans, Messrs John Jones and D C Jones, together with the Z, medical officer were appointed to wait on that Council at their next meeting. A leiter from the Local Government Board, enclosing two copies of an order issued by them, investing the Council with urban powers in regard to slaughterhouses, was read. Mr David Davies gave notice that he would at the next meeting move that the well at Coe(ty- bryn be repaired, and a pipe laid to convey the water to :the roadside. It was decided, on the motion of Mr J H Evans, seconded by Mr T Davies, to instruct the Surveyor to give notices requiring all hedges alongside the:highways to be pruned. Mr D C Jones moved, Dr A T Evans seconded, and it was resolved that the surveyor be directed to clean and repair Lonfach Llandyssul. a road leading from Church-street to the Llandyssul main road, at a cost not exceeding £1.

CENARTH. "PHILIP SIDNEY" kindly:consented to:visit this remote parish the night after :his visit to Llec- rhyd. and to again deliver his lecture, Across American Prairies," in aid of the prize fund of the National School. Notwithstanding the wild gale of wind and rain which raged here last Thursday evening, an audience representing many of the farms and village homes was present, mainly adults, who had come with the lights of their lanterns to listen to the lecturer. The vicar of the parish, Rev D, H. Davies, presided and welcomed Philip Sidney," to the parish. At the close of the lecture, the Vicar heartily thanked the lecturer for thus giving the parishioners such an instructive and en- tertaining evening, as well as helping their prize fund. Admirable arrangements were made by the newly-appointed schoolmaster, Mr Jones, of New Quay. The proceedings closed with the singing of the National Anthem.

BARMOUTII. THE URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL.—A correspon- dent writes:—The Urban Distict Council is still struggling in the quagmire of financial difficulty. One might imagine that after the number of years it has been managed by the present memoers, they would, ere this, have acquired more practical ex- perience and business knowledge. But such is not the case. If talking would have sufficed (of that commodity there seems to be no scarcity), things certainly would have been very different to what they are at the present juncture Evidently some- thing mere substantial than superfluous talking is necessary, if practical business is to be done. I give them full credit for the number of meetings they have held and attended during the last twelve months, which must mean no little pecuniary loss to the majority of the members, but we are greatly disappointed at the result,andm,ust admit that there has been a great deal of scraping (as the woman said when she killed the pig) for very little wool. We regret to find that if any new projects are in- troduced that unless they are hatched from certain brains, they are invariably compressed and ex- tinguished. Certainly, a little more forbearance and toleration should be exercised. It is further very desirable that no member, whatever his posi- tion may be, should, during the heat of a debate, abruptly leave the room, but remain until all the arguments for and against be disposed of, so as to bring what is under consideration to an amicable decision, thereby avoiding any friction. I don't charge any of the members with taking upon themselves the responsibility of holding any cor- respondence on matters pertaining to the Council; this, as a matter of course, should be attended to by the appointed official. It is repeatedly asked after all the threats andrbarkirig done at Graig fach, what does the Council intend doing with regard to their alleged claim against the County Council. Is this matter to be much longer delayed ? Dolgelley is moving,and intends going in for arbitration. Why4 y the apathy and delay of this Council ? It seems that either arbitration or litigation will have to be enforced before the claim against the Merioneth County Council will be further entertained. There- fore, why this procrastination ? If both Councils had only joined together for arbitration or other- wise, this would be a much less expensive mode than by going singly. ABSENT FRIENDS.—During the past week parents and friends of those who have gone to South Africa were busily preparing plum puddings and other dainties to be sent off to that distant land. A large number of Christmas cards and periodicals were also included in the presents. TEMPERANCE.—A Women's Temperance Asso- ciation has now been formed in the town. The executive committee consists of two representatives of each Nonconformist Chapel in the town, and the wives of the ministers as ex-officio members. The inaugural meeting was held on Monday week when an address was delivered by Miss Prichard, Birmingham. At 7 o'clock a public meeting was held at Caersalem C.M. Chapel, when the chair was taken by the Rev B. Arberth Evans, Baptist minister. His short address was followed by that of Miss Prichard who requires no commendation, for her fame is far and wide as an advocate for temperance principles. Other speakers followed, and the meetings proved a success. It was the first of the monthly meetings, that will be held during the winter months on behalf of temperance. BIRDS -On Tuesday evening, at the school room adjoining Christ Church, Mr L. Wilson Roberts, Porkington-terrace, delivered to the members of the Mutual Society connected with the Church, a very interesting lecture on birds. The lecturer has devoted much time to the study of English and foreign birds, and has given useful assistance, to a compiler of the Welsh names and description of some rare species of wild birds in various districts of the Principality. He is always ready to render every help to those who exert themselves in getting Ceunty Councils to adopt the Wild Birds Protec- tion Act. WELSH C. M. CAUSa AT SYDNEY.—It is an old axiom that wherever a Welshman erects his tent there also he takes his Welsh Bible. We are glad to find by a letter which appeared in the Goleuad that a Welsh Calvinistic cause has been opened at Sydney, Australia, and that principally through the exertions of a native of Barmouth.—Mr Griffith Griffiths, son of Mr Owen Griffith, and a brother-in- law of our respected townsman. Councillor John Evans, J.P., 11, Porkington-terrace. Mr Griffith left his native country a few years ago. and pro- ceeded to the Antipodes to manage, in conjunction with Mr David Jones, his brother-in-law, the extensive mineral water manufactory of Messrs Rowlands and Co., of Melbourne and Sydney. goon after his arrival at Sydney he exerted himself in opening a place where his countrymen could worship in their own language. Three months go a chapel was purchased, and an ordainod ninister was called. The church has now a nembersbip of over one hundred, most of whom ire natives of North and South Wales. Mr Griffith. jefore he left Wales was a deacon at ChristChurch Yarmouth-