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Towyn and Aberdovey Urban…
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-
ON TRAMP AGAIN. --
ON TRAMP AGAIN. MOUNT OF THE HOLY CROSS, n. BY "PHILIP SIDNEY." Entering the Church the first object which calls for attention is the font, an oblong top supported -on a circular pillar, rising from two steps. It is of porphyritic stone, such as is tound on the ridges of the Preseleu hills, in Pembrokeshire, and is in all probability of 13th century workmanship. Its per- fect condition, and striking details, have been ad- mirably portrayed by Miss Newall, of Cheltenham, in a recent photograph taken by her, with other views of this church. In telling me about this font, the custodian of the key informed me that "the Church is 800 years old, and the font 100 more!" The roof is open to the tiles, and supported by seven roughly hewn principals, four of them being braced and mended with iron bands many of the original wooden pegs are still in their holes. The floor is flagged, and the worshippers occupy seven- teen open benches with stiff backs, very tar perhaps from the modern ideas of comfort, but withal none the worse for that. These seats were put in when the church furniture was somewhat repaired and renovated in 1853, at which time also the present pulpit and prayer desk were erected. The pulpit is a six sided one, standing against the south wall; over the preacher's head is a well designed sound- ing board. One of the six panels has painted on it 1. H. S.; white letters on an oval ground of black. At the west end is a wooden bier with this inscription cut on one of its sides:- D. G., t C. W.1832 which being interpreted means David Griffiths, Church Warden, 1832." He lived at Pengraig i Mount. The Communion Table, 72 inches long by 31 1 inches broad, is of oak, with front legs somewhat bowed, and the upper band between them astistic- ally carved. It stands on a foot pace, one step above the nave. This fine table was presented some ten years ago to this Church, by Mr D. G. Davies, Castle Green, Cardigan, he having bought it a few years previously at the public sale at Kil- rhiwiau, or Kilrhiw, near Boncastle, Pembrokeshire; but whence it originally came, no one seemed to know. The Communion Cup, like so much else at this Church, is unique so far as my researches in Cardi- ganshire have gone. It is of fine pewter, in shape somewhat like an egg cup, the lower half of the bell being much less than the upper part, from which it is divided by a plain band. Its dimen- sions are 6* inches tall, the diameter of bell at mouth, is 4* inches, and of the foot 2 two-third inches. It weighs 16 oz. troy. From its appear- ance I should say it has not been in use for some time. It is in the custody of the Vicar, the RevD.H. Davies, in whose hands I had the pleasure seeing it at Cardigan. The vessels at present and for long used are a small one handed pewter mug, 3t inches tall, and Zi inches in diameter at mouth; and a pewter paten 9* inches in diameter. No in- scriptions are any of the three articles. The registers begin in 1813; the baptismal entry being that on 19th March, by Wm Jones, Minr. of Mount," of David, son of George and Elizabeth :Matthias: labourer and the first burial entry that of Margaret John, aged 20 years, of Blaenflemin parish of Mount, on 8 July 1813. No earlier registers are known to exist. Mount was a noted place at the beginning of the Methodist era; the most eminent clergymen of Methodistical tendencies of the latter part of the 18th century, and the beginning of the 19th used to come and preach here; such as David Jones. Llangan; Howell Davies Pembrokeshire; and Griffith of Nevern followed by Wm Jones of St Dogmell's, who was also, as the registers prove perdetual curate of Mount. It was also a place known far and wide for its Revivals, and persons from St Dogmell's and other places used to congregate here, not only to hear i sermons, ana join in the revivals, but also to partake of the Communion, hence doubtless the the large pewter Cup. Concerning these revivals, and their doings many quaint stories were current 26 years ago, when the present Vicar came amongst the people. When the Methodist revival was at its height here. and the people in their new love, were longing for frequent meetings and mutual comfort and spiritual edification by means of Societies, and the like and the Church being build at the extreme end'of the parish, the frequenters of the means of grace, after a few years of meeting in different bouses, determined to build a small place of worship, but still in close connection with the church, as the sequel will show. A place called Blaencefn was selected, but before a lease was granted something like the, following provisoes were it is said insisted upon:- (a) No meeting was to be held within it during the service at Mount Church. (b) Only the Incumbent of Mount for the time being was to be allowed to administer the Communion within the Chapel. These, and other interesting facts have frequently been mentioned by descendants of the grantors of theleasa. It would be of interest to know if such clauses really were inserted in the original lease which bears date possibly about the year 1820. Mount parish is noted for its healthiness, bracing air, and salubrious climate. Surely the following data cannot be common to many if any other parishes in Cardiganshire. Since January, 1875, the Vicar has buried only 24 persons, who certainly were all born therein, though they might have lived else- where for a time. Take 12 of these, just half the number, their ages are, 100, 65, 63. 98, 86, 90, 67, I 98, 89. 84, 88, 84. These figures give us a total of 1,012 years for 12 people, or an average age of 84 one-third years. The old giants of Mount." as the inhabitants used to be called years ago, seem to average just 85 years of age! Can this be beaten ? In dealing with this interesting parish I have tried to put on record a few facts not to be found in the scant accounts available to the general reader. It is much to be desired that a reliable and auth- entic history of Mount, its Churcb its farmsteads, its natives, and its wild seaboard should be published. Cannot the Vicar give an expectant public such a volume, and that too at no distant date? To him I am personally debtor for much that is incor- porated in this column. (To be continued.)
Cymru Fu.
Cymru Fu. NO. II. ghort, original and signed communications on __6-11Q"'1n +n.n""t"'P"OInh,oo.1 00.1 1. J 3 I. -.L- ikujureu pertaining to Cardiganshire will be treated on their merits. Communications to be marked » Cymru Fu." 3. CAER ALLTGOCH.-p ART II. Like all British camps, this is oval in form. Its dimensions are, roughly speaking, about 770 yards long from north to south by 90 yards wide. It has one entrance on the west side, about ten yards wide. Theffas, or moat. can only be faintly traced, but it is more distinct near the entrance. and to the north-east, where a shallow ffox remains. about 20 yards wide. We were informed that it has been deeper within living memory, but that it has been filled up in some parts with rubbish. The beight of the vallum is about 5 feet on the east side and from 9 to 12 feet to the north, and on the west, where there is a sharp declivity towards the Alltgoch. At the north end a few portions of the ramparts still remain evidently more labour was expended on this part of the fortifications, as the land here, being a gradual slope, did not afford such a natural defence as the steep sides of the Alltgoch on the west. At the south end. there is a small clump of rushes on damp soil, which sug- gests the locality of the wells, which existed in every camp our guide informed us that it only yields water in rainy weatner. it is worthy of notice that a well exists a few yards below the walls of the Caer. which he declared is infallible during the longest droughts; it is quite possible that the water was drawn to this one, for conveni- -ence,-f rom the original well within the walls of the Caer. READER, Lampeter, [To be continued.]
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Aberystwyth Board of Guardians.
Aberystwyth Board of Guardians. The fortnightly meeting of the Board of Guardians was held on Monday at the Board Room, Union Workhouse, when there were present Mr Wm Morris, Cyfoetbybvenin (chairman), presiding; Mr Hugh Hughes (vice-chairman), Mrs Colby, Mrs E H James, Messrs G Fossett Roberts, B E Morgan, T E Salmon, Edwin Morris, and R J Jones (Mayor), James, Henllys; John Jones, Llanbadarn Upper; Aberystwyth J B Morgan, Cynnullmawr; Richard James Jones, Llanbadarn Lower; Evan Jones, Llanfihangel Upper; David Davies, Llanfihangel Lower; Daniel Jones, Llangwyryfon; Wm Davies and Daniel Morris, Llanilar; David Jones, Llany- chaiarn; T H Jones, Parcel Canol; and Thomas James, Trefeirig; with Hugh Hughes (clerk), E. Llewellyn (assistant clerk), and W Jones (master.) CHRISTMAS RELIEF. The Clerk reported he had received letters from six Unions asking the Board to pay an extra shilling to each adult pauper and sixpence to each child for the Christmas week who were relieved for them on non-settled account. The Newport Union desired that this increase should be paid for two weeks. HOUSE COMMITTEE. The report of this committee was submitted by Mr B. E. Morgan, and recommended that the application made by the medical officer for an increase of salary be considered by a committee of the whole Board. The committee made a similar recommendation in regard to the Medical Officer's report as to the condition of the Workhouse, pre- sented at the previous meeting, The committee further recommended that an extra shilling be given to each adult out-door pauper and sixpence for each child for the Christmas week. The report was adopted on the motion of the Wairn»» /fr P .T _Tnnøg\ TONAN KM 11M T D ui vvuvkiy 5:J"VJ.Uu. UJ .1.1. U» U Morgan. Mr B. E, Morgan explained that the committee were not now prepared to recommend the alterations suggested in the medical officer's report. There was an alternative scheme by which the present buildings would be disposed of, and a new house built. If they could be disposed of at a good price, the question would be whether it would not, be better and wiser to builda new house altogether. With the present House, the system of classification could not be observed. The Mayor said it was intended to discuss these questions at the end of this meeting. The Clerk said that could not be done, as it was necessary that notice of the matters should be given on the agenda. The Mayorjproposed that a small committee be appointed to prepare the necessary information to be submitted to the Board. The committee could obtain a valuation of the existing property, :and ascertain whether they could build a suitable house at the rear of the present one. It would be well to consider this as soon as possible, as the medical officer and the Local Government Board inspector had urged that the improvements be effected. He was told this would mean an expenditure of some- thing like £700, and if the larger scheme was the better, it would be well that they should know the facts as soon as possible, Mr Richard James seconded, and the resolution was agreed to, the committee appointed being the Chairman, Messrs James Jones, G Fossett Roberts, Edwin Morris, and David Lloyd (ex-Guardian). CHRISTMAS BJlER. Mr T. E. Salmon announced that if the Board had no ohjection, it was his intention to treat the in- mates to beer and ginger beer, and port wine for the sick, on Christmas Day at his own expense. It bad been done for five years without any com- plaints, and had given 8atisfastion to the inmates. In the majority of unions in England and Wales the Guardians themselves treated the inmates. Mr James Jones said as far as he was concerned, and he believed he was expressing the feeling of the whole of the country Guardians, he considered it would be better not to allow any beer. There was a strong feeling against it, and there was a general opinionjaidongst the public that most of the inmates had come to the House through drink. He would oppose it himself. Mr Thomas James was also opposed to the acceptance of Mr Salmon's offer. What better would the inmates be if such was allowed it was only for one day in the year, and, in his opinion, would be mere waste. The Chairman ruled Mr Salmon's offer out of order, as the Board decided a year ago not to allow any intoxicants to be supplied. Mr TE Salmon maintained that he was in order, as the present] Board was a new one. The resolution passed last year was upon a letter received from the Women's Temperance Association, and did not affect this year at all. Mr J. B. Morgan said he was sorry Mr Salmon had brought this matter on, not because be was against a man having a glass of beer, but because or r,ne strong reeling which had been aroused iu the town and country, which, at the same time, he considered, was only a storm in a teapot. To accept Mr Salmon's offer would only give rise to further ill-feeling, and he bad hoped that Mr Salmon would, this year, not havebrought the matter for- ward. Mr Salmon—I have got a clear conscience. Mr. J. B. Morgan added that be hoped they would not hear more of this bother, and that they would let it blow over. Mrs E. H. James also objected to drink being served to the inmates. According to Mr Salmon's own words, he said that everyone who came to the House came there from the effects of drink. She did not believe that, but as Mr Salmon had said it he should be the last to propose this now. She would second any gentleman who would propose that drink be not supplied. Mr T. E. Salmon, replying 'to Mrs James, said most of the inmates had been in the Honse ten or fifteen years, and he did not think they would find amongst them more than two or three who had been thriftless. They were almost all imbecilei. -ge, thought it was hatd to withhold a little cheer from them on Christmas Day. There was no seconder to Mr Salmon's motion, and Jthe Chairman said he could not put it to the meeting. Mr Salmon—Bat I am at liberty to treat the House if there is no objection. The Chairman—There is no seconder, and the matter falls to the ground. Mr James Jones—I move that no drink be allowed. Mrs E. H. James seconded, Mr Edwin Morris supported, and the proposition was carried. Mr Salmon-By that proposition you exclude ginger beer. The Chairman-No, only intoxicants. F MASTER'S REPORT. The master reported that the number in the House the first week of the past fortnight was 43 as compared with 48 the corresponding week last year, and the second week 40 as compared with 50 last year. During the first week 17 vagrants were relieved as compared with 10 last year, and the second week 26 as compared with 13. Parcels of (>eriodicals and illustrated papers for the use of the nmates had been received from Miss Richards, Heart of Oak; Lieut Stephens, the Barracks; Mr J. D. Lewis, Great Darkgate-street; Mr Boycott, Craiglas; Mr Herbert Watts, and Mr E. P. Wynne. The women and children were invited by Mrs Maries Thomas to a tea party at her residence on the 14th inst. Fifteen accepted the invitation, and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The Clerk was directed to convey the thanks of the Board to these donors. A SUBSTITUTE FOR BEER. Mr Salmon remarked at this stage that as the inmates would have no drink with their Christmas dinner, he proposed that they be allowed a pint of tea or milk. Mrs James proposed that they have coffee, and said a lady would provide it. Mr James Jones suggested they should be allowed to choose either milk or coffee. Mr Salmon said it was only the Master and the Medical Officer who could decide what the inmates should have. But he had no objection to tea, coffee, or milk. It was decided that the inmates should have their choice, AN UNHAPPY HOME. The case of Walter Jones, boatman, who has served two or three terms of imprisonment for the non-maintenance of his wife. again came before the Board, The relieving officer said he had, as directed offered the House to the woman, and her children, but she refused to come in. He bad found she was entirely destitute, and had no food, and he had given her relief in kind. The Mayor said the case had been before the magistrates, ana tne order against the husband had been redueed from 10s to 6s a week, while some of Jones' friends had promised to collect 30s to payoff arrears. Mr Fossett Roberts thought the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children should look into the case. If that Society took the lmatter up, as it was their duty, she would be committed to the House. The Relieving Officer said the inspector called at the house last week. A WELSH PROTEST. A slight diversion was caused during the con- sideration of the relief books, by a protest made by Mr Thomas James, one of the country guard- ians. Mr Hugh Hughes (the vice-chairman) had been commenting upon a case, and did so in English. This brought Mr Thomas James to his feet, who pleaded that more of the business should be transacted in Welsh. He could not himself understand English, and there were many other guardians from the country who were in the same position as himself. The majority of the Board were Welshmen, and he saw no reason why the business should not be transacted ia Welsh. The Mayor said if he could speak Welsh as well as Mr James he would never speak English again. Mr Hugh Hughes explained that he had made his remarks in English, because one of the lady guardians-Mrs Colby-could not understand Welsh, and was interested in the case. Mr Salmon said if Mr James did not understand English he did not understand the nominatiou paper, by which he had become a member of the Board. Mr James Jones-Tom can sell sheep very well in English (laughter). Mr David Davies made a similar protest at a later stage of the meeting, Mr Vaughan (the re- lieving efficer) being the offending party in that case. Mr Davies thought that.as they paid their officials, surely they could ask them to speak Welsh, even if they could not ask the mem- bers. STATISTICS. The amount of out-relief administered during the past fortnight was as follows:—Per Mr T Vaughan, £ 52 13s Id to 183 paupers; per Mr J J Hughes, £43 17s to 148 paupers; per Mr T. Morgan, 951 16s to 165 paupers.
The New Crusade.
The New Crusade. A meeting took place at the Shire Hall, Haver fordwest, on Friday, to inaugurate the formation of a sub-branch for tbe counties cf Cardigan, Car- marthen, and Pembroke, of, the South Wales and Monmouthshire branch of tlie National Association for the Prevention of Consumption and other forms of Tuberculosis. The Right Hon. tbe Earl of Cawdor was in the chair, supported by the Bishop of St David's, Sir J T D Llewelyn, Bart., Sir Owen Scourfield. the Ven Archdeacon Williams, Lady Kensington and the Hon Misses ;Edwardes, Miss Philipps (Picton), Drs Eldon Pratt and Paterson (Cardiff), Dr Read (Tenby), bon secretary, pro tern; Drs Mills and Brigstocke (Haverfordwest). Dr Griffith (Milford), Dr Williams (Drim), the Mayor of Haverfordwest (Mr W H Williams), Mr G P Brewer, C:C.:(Narbertb), and many other prominent people. The Chairman, in opening the meeting, which was well attended, said it needed only a few words to explain the object of the meeting. It was really the outcome of what bad taken place elsewhere. They all knew from sad experience the scourge that this disease of tuberculosis had been and was all over the country. They all knew, also, that for years past people looked upon it as hereditary. Recent science had proved beyond doubt that it was not hereditary, but the chief enemy they had to fight was contagion and infection, That being so, it seemed to those who bad studied the subject that they bad something very definite to fight. They knew what their enemy was and bad to set to work to upset its evils. The parent association for com- batting the evil was formed some time ago, and there had been a branch formed at Cardiff. The outcome of meetings held at Cardiff was that it was thought desirable to form a sub-branch for the counties of Pembroke, Carmarthen, and Cardigan, so that the work might be more easily carried out than from one head-centre. The movement raised possibilities of enormous good in the near future. They had now the possibility of a practical diminu- tion of a scourge which they all knew bad bereaved many a family. They wanted to establish the foundation of a movement with that object in view, and if they did that :they would perform a good afternoon's work. He had that day been handed a document by Dr Eldon Pratt, which reminded him of an Act of Parliament by which he believed it wag-possible for county councils to establish or take part in establishing sanatoriums for treating this disease. There was no doubt that county councils had the power to do this, and those of the three counties would be communicated with on the sub- ject. In conclusion, his lordship trusted they would agree to establish this sub-branch, and then leave to a committee the work of arranging the propaganda (cheers). Dr Reid read letters of regret for non-attendance from Sir James Drummond (Lord-lieutenant of Carmarthen), the Lord-lieu tenant of Cardigan, Sir Charles Phillips, Sir James Hills-Johnes, and others. Dr Paterson gave a short address, which he ill. ustrated by lantern slides of sanatoria, tuberli, baccilli, &c. Sir John Llewelyn then proposed the following resolution :—"That a western sub-branch of the South Wales and Monmouthshire braneh of the National Association for the Prevention of Con- sumption and other forms of Tuberculosis for the three counties of Pembroke, Carmarthen, and Car- digan be and is hereby formed."—He thought the object of the South Wales branch would be greatly furthered by that influential meeting. He was glad that his Majesty the King had placed himself at the bead of the National lassociation, as that was an augury of success. They wanted the medical gentlemen to unite themselves in this matter and to take the lead, which would be taken up heartily by the laity. e Archdeacon Williams seconded, and it was carried. Mr H. J. Allen, J.P. (Tenby), proposed :J, That ^m.lfctee ^is western sub-branch, to be called the Western Sub-committee, be appointed, to consist of members elected at the annual meet- ing of the sub-branch 2, That the western sub-com- mittee shall direct the affairs of the sub-branch, subject to the control of the executive committee of the South Wales and Monmouthshire branch; shall collect subscriptions and: donations, and shall help the executive committee in carrying out the objects of the branch, and such other work as the executive committee may from time to time appoint." This was seconded by Dr Brigstocke, Haverford- west, and carried. Lady Kensington proposed That it be an in- struction to the committee that they take into con- sideration, at the earliest possible date, the desira- bility of establishing within the three counties (1) a sanatorium for the open-air treatment of consum- tion (2) a sanatorium for the treatment of tuber- cular diseases of children. This was seconded by the Bishop of St David's, and carried. Dr Mills (Haverfordwest) proposed, II That the following gentlemen be desired to accept office until the next annual meeting of the sub-branch:- Chairman, The Ven Archdeacon Williams, Stynton Rectory; vice-chairmen. Mr Edward Laws, F.S.A., J.P., and Mr G. P. Brewer, J.P., Narberth; treas- urer. Mr J. W. Gardiner, National and Provincial Bank, Tenby; honorary secretary, Mr Douglas A. Reid, M.D., Tenby. This was seconded by Sir Owen Scourfield and carried. The Rev F. N. Colborne (Haverfordwest) pro- posed that the following ladies and gentlemer. form the western sub-committee, with power to add to their number:-The chairmen of county councils in the three counties, the mayors of all the boroughs in the three counties, the chairmen of all the boards of guardians in the three counties the chairmen of all the urban and district councils in the three counties. These to be ex-officio members: Lady Kensington, Sir James Hills-Johnes, V.C, G.C.B., Lady Hills-Johnes, Mrs Johnes, Sir Charles Philipps, Bart,, Archdeacon Williams, Messrs Edward Laws, Herbert J Allen, Tenby; C W R Stokes, Colonel Saurin, Orielton: the Rev C F Harrison, St Mary's, Haverfordwest; Dr Price, Carmarthen; Dr Powell, Newcastle Emlyn; the Rev E J Howells, the Vicarage, Milford Haven; Miss James, Greenhill Cottage, Tenby Dr Mills, Haverfordwest; Dr Sydney Roderick, Llanelly Messrs R T P Williams, F Lort Phillips, and the Hon Mrs Lort Phillips, Dr Brigstocke, Haverford- west; Mr W Williams, Drim, and Mr G P Brewer, Narbertlv This was seconded by the Rev C. F. Harrison and carried. The usual vote of thanks concluded the meeting.
LLANGRANOG.
LLANGRANOG. DASTARDLY OUTRAGE.—On Wednesday evening in last week Capt. David Griffiths, of Brynhyfryd, Capelwig, formerly of Newqufcy, was fiercely assaulted from behind by an unknown person, and mauled almose beyond recognition. He had been as usual, spending a portion of the evening at Blaen- "h \1__1_+-1, "hf\n- h",H'U1" aver the hundred yards or so that lay between the smithy and his house when the assault was com- mitted. With the effort of despair he had managed to reach the house and to open tee door when he fell unconscious. When he was examined he was found to have been mercilessly kicked in the ribs, sevsral of which were broken. His left arm had been pierced by a sharp instrument, as if an attempt had been made from a side position to penetrate his heart. His face was terribly disfigured, his nose hanging loosewover his chin, having evidently been cleaved by a sharp, heavy instrument, such as a bill- hook. Some hope of his recovery is entertained. The motive of the dastardly assault is not known, though many conjectures are in the air.—On Satur: day, at Newcastle Emlyn, before Dr Lloyd and Dr Powell, John Jones, Cilie, Llandyssiliogogo, farmer's son, was brought up in custody charged with cutting and woundihg the above named person.—Mr J. E. Evans defended.—After evidence of arrest had qeen given, accused was remanded in custody until Friday, 20th inst.—The outrage has created a pro- found sensation in the neighbourhood, and informa- Hon as to the assault only leaked out gradually. J he doctor was not summoned until tha following day, nor were the police.
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