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Towyn and Aberdovey Urban District Council. The monthly meeting of the Towyn and Aber- dovey Urban District Council was held on Friday last at the Literary Institute, Aberdovey, when there werelpresent MrW Jones Hughes (chairman), presiding; Messrs E L Rowlands. J Maetblon James, Daniel Edwards, Henry Edwards, John Rees, Enoch Lewis, Gwilym Williams, and J M Howell, with W X Davies (clerk), R Barnett (assist- ant clerk), R P Morgan (surveyor), Dr Gordon (medical officer), Edward Williams (inspector), and Jonn Jones (sub-inspector). A QUESTION OF DRAINAGE. Mr Edward Morgan and his architect (Mr How- ard Jones), appeared before the Council in regard to the drainage at the Trefeddian Hotel, and the other houses in the vicinity. Mr Morgan said he considered the septic tank system would work satisfactorily. The delay meant great loss to him, as the houses were empty, while it also meant loss of rate to the Council. He would carry out the drainage work himself, which would mean an ex- penditure of something like £1000 to him. Mr Howard Jones' opinion was also favourable to the septic tank system. Mr Morgan would carry itout and would maintain it for twelve months. If it worked satisfactorily, the Council could take it over If it proved a nuisance, it could be condemned. To refer the matter to the Local Government Board would mean considerable delay. The matter had been considered by a committee, whose report stated that there were diverse opinions as to the effectiveness of the septic tank system. The surveyor had been instructed by the committee to get the opinion of an expert on the matter. The Surveyor said he had communicated with Mr Pickering, Nuneaton, who was an authority on the subject, and he was prepared to visit the place at any time. The Council decided that Mr Pickering, the Sur- veyor and Mr Howard Jones should visit the place, and consult as to the best method of drainage. INSPECTOR'S REPORT. The Inspector reported that Tynfedwen Cottage was some time ago struck by lightning, and a hole made in the roof, which had nob since been repaired. The owner was Mr W R M Wynne. One case of diphtheria, and one of croup had oc- curred at Idris Villas, Towyn. It was resolved to give 21 days' notice in con- nection with Tynyfedwen Cottages. MEDICAL OFFICERS' REPORT. The Medical Officer (Dr Gordon) reported that a case of diphtheria bad occurred at Idris Villas, Towyn, but he was glad to say that there had been no other case in the district, and he thought that they were now quite free from the disease. The house, bedding, &c., bad been disinfected. There was also a case of membraneous croup in the same block of houses. On examination, it was found that the drains were more or less blocked up with sand. This he thought was the cause of the case of diphtheria, and the insanitary condition arising therefrom. The slaughter-house occupied by W. G. Williams was found to be unclean, dirty bones and filth lying about the floor. In consequence of the increase of measles at, Aberdovey and Pennal, he had been obliged to close the Board School at Aberdovey from December 5th for three weeks, and the Pennal School from December 10th for a fort- night. Twenty-three cases of measles had been re- ported to him up to date, but he had reason to believe that many cases had not been reported, more particularly at Pennal and the rural parts. It was stated that complaints were continually being made in regard to Mr Williams' slaughter- bouse. Mr Daniel Edwards thought the officials had authority to take proceedings in cases where notices were not complied with. It was decided that the law be stringently put in force unless Mr Williams complied with the orders made upon him. ABERDOVEY COMMITTEE. This committee recommended thatMrFrank Roe's estimate ofES7 for repairs atBwlchgwyn be accepted. It had been resolved that Mr Tomlin's drain be ex- tended 40 yards and Captain D. Morgan's 10 yards, and that a manhole be made on the angle near Brynmain. The committee had also met at Bwlchgwyn Farm, and it was resolved that all the small payments which had been made yearly to the tenant up to now be discontinued, and that a de- finite sum of £39 per annum be fixed as rent for Bwlchgwyn. That the tenant was not to plough or manure parts of certain fields, without first con- sulting the Council. It was ascertained that con- siderable more water was available on Bwlchgwyn Farm. The question of diverting the road near Crychnant was decided upon, and the Surueyor was authorised to employ a man for a week to cut the rock and repair other portions of the road. It had been resolved that P.C. Edwards be requested to carry out his duties under the Police Acta regard- ing obstructions on the streets and side-walks. It was stated that a considerable amonnt was owing the Council for concreted footpaths made by Mr Edmunds, the ex-surveyor, and that owing to his with-holding the particulars of this work bills could not be sent out. It was reselved that the Surveyor should measure all the work and make a valuation, after which bills could be made out. The tender of Mr H. Dennis had been accepted for the supply of six inch pipes. Mr J. Hughes Jnoes bad appeared before the committee in reference to the road leading to a footpath to Penybryn entering between Bodfor-terrace and the railway bridge. Mr Jones explained that the Cambrian Railway Com- pany were now claiming this road.—It was resolved that the Clerk be instructed to write to ascertain on what grounds the Company based their claims. Captain E. Lewis and Mr Howell had reported on the Post Office accommodation, and it was resolved that the Clerk should write to the Post Office authorities calling their attention to the great necessity of a rapidly rising and favourite watering place like Aberdovey, and which also was an es- tablished headquarter of the chief golfing clubs of the kingdom, to have a handsome building for a Post Office put up at an early date. Mr John Rees did not agree with the com- mittee's recommendation as to increasing the rent of Bwlchgwyn Farm. He thought it was dealing unfairly with the tenant. "t. The Chairman said tne committee naa visitea tne !arm, and some thought it was worth double the rent charged. — Mr E. L. Rowlands said it was their duty as a Council to the ratepayers to charge such rent as would be sufficient to cover the repayments of capital and interest incurred in the purchase of the farm. Mr Rees said they should not have paid so much for the farm. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr E. L. Rowlands, the committee's recommendation was accepted. The whole report was then adopted. TOWYN COMMITTEE. The Towyn Committee reported having decided upon the purchase of an iron cover for the manhole near Morfa Bach. The question of more lamps in Neptune-road bad been deferred pending the receipt of a petition from the inhabitants. A letter was read from Mr Hall, agent to Dr Corbett, asking the Council to fix a better and more durable kerb-, stone on the main streets, and also to put the sidewalks in a better condition. The Surveyor reported that the new sewer in High-street and the surface water drains had been completed. The contractor for the removal of town refuse having complained of the size of some of the boxes in which ashes were placed, the purveyor recom- mended that a uniform sized receptacle be adopted. RURAL WARD COMMITTEE. The Surveyor, reporting in regard to the Rural Ward, said Mrs Scott had written stating that the Council could have stone from Bird Rock quarry free of charge on condition that the road near Gessail and Perfeddnant was improved. Owing to the heavy carting of timber, the road from Pennal to Nantygwenlli shewed signs of breaking up Capt Kirkby bad kindly informed him that he was prepared to grant land free for widening the road nearTanycoed Uchaf, and he asked him to mark it out and make a plan of it. This he had done. The main road at this point was only seven feet wide, with a dangerous unprotected ditch on one side and a sharp turn in the road at the same spot. The Surveyor was directed to communicate with Mr Vaughton, county agent, as to the road at Tan- ycoed-uchaf. BUILDING PLANS. The question of the submittal of plans of build- ings arose out of a report presented by the surveyor upon certain buildings erected in the Rural Ward. The members felt it was an hardship to compel people to send in plans for small sheds or other small structures. Mr E. L. Rowlands said large buildings were being erected in the Rural Ward without plans having been submitted. A house was being erected at Bryncrug by Mr John Roberts, Perfeddnant (a member of the Council), and no plans had been sent in. Mr John Rees said that case was mentioned at the last meeting. Mr Roberts then placed the blame on Mr Morris James. the builder (another member of the Council.) He was now too far away to be blamed any further. It was decided at that meeting te ask for a plan. Mr Rowlands said there was also another case at Aberdovey, so they could see the irregularities were increasing. Mr Rees, in reply to Mr Rowlands, said Mr Roberts' house was now almost completed. The Clerk, in reply to the Chairman, said the Council had power to stop all buildings which were erected without plans having been submitted, and to pull them down if they were not in accordance with the bye-laws. Mr Henry Evans proposed that the Clerk write to Mr Roberts asking for a plan within twenty-one days, and this was agreed to. It was also decided to apply for plans in the other cases mentioned. FINANCE COMMITTEE. The report of this committee was submitted by Mr J. Maethlon James and approved of. TENDER. The tender of Mr John Jones, carrier, Towyn, was accepted for the removal of house refuse and the carting of street scrapings at Towyn. -.0-

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