Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

0 Cardigan Rural District Council. The usual monthly meeting of the Cardigan Rural District Counci, was held at the Council Chamber, Cardigan, on Sat tir(iay morning last, the chairman, Mr W Picton Evars, presiding. There were also present Messrs Thos Hughes Evan Wil- liams, Capt Morgan, J Evans, Verwig; S James, T Jones, J Evans, Mount; and J Evans, Llwynduris together with the clerk (Mr D Davies), the sanitary inspector (Mr D B Phillips), and the surveyor. ACCOUNTS. The highway surveyor's quarterly accounts 'were examined and passed. SANITARY INSPECTOR'S REPORT. The sanitary inspector reported as follows:— During the month I have visited some parts of the parishes of Blaenporth. Aberporth, Tremain, Verwig, Llechryd, and Llandugwydd. I have re- ceived a letter from the Verwig Parish Council, drawing my attention to the public water supply of the village. I found that a tap was wanted at the cistern near the school. I also examined, as directed, the spout and surroundings near the post office, and I discovered that the supply was liable to pollution, owing to liquid manure finding its way into the pipes through leaky joints. The joints of the pipes should be re-cemented. At Penquarrie, Llandugwydd, I found a house in a bad state. The house was occasionally flooded, owing to a choked gutter at the back, the roof also being a little out of repair. The road leading to the chapel at Ponthirwen is in a filthy state. I have written to different owners to abate these nuisances, and I find that the notices served and reported last month have been complied with satisfactorily. It was decided to provide a strong spring tap for Verwig School. THE NEWCASTLE EMLYS TO GOGERDDAN ARMS ROAD. A deputation from the Llandyssul Rural District Council waited upon the members of the Cardigan Rural District Council in respect to the proposed taking over by the County Council of the road from Newcastle Emlyn to Gogerddan Arms. Mr Lloyd, as a representative of the deputation, said that it would be very advantageous to the district generally to have a small piecp. of road about 170 yards in length put in a proper condition to be taken over by the County Council and made into a main road. They as a deputation humbly petitioned the Cardigan Rural District Council to help them in completing the piece of road in ques- tion. The road lead from Newcastle Emlyn to Gogerddan Arms and from thence to Aberporth, Llangranog, Cardigan, etc. The Chairman thought that it was entirely out of their jurisdiction. They were all open to con- viction, but he did not see why the Council should be asked to expend money in improving a road some 170 yards in length on which a traffic went from Newcastle Emlyn to Llangranog, which was entirely out of their district. They desired to encourage traffic to Aberpoith, but would the road be any benefit to Aberporth. Mr Lloyd said that it would be immensely ad- Awantageons to the general public. The Chairman said that the County Council had made a rule only to allow a certain mileage in each Union district. This he considered a very unwise rule, because in a district where a railway was situated they required more main roads. He would always urge that the two Rural District Councils work together, as he thought their interests were much the same, After the deputation had left the room. Mr E William: said that he was of opinion that in fair- ness to the deputation and to their own interests that they help the Llandyssul Rural District Council to put the stretch of road in question in a proper condition even if they were compelled to expend RAO upon the work. There was more traffic over that mile of road than any road in the district. It generally cost them from £7 10s to 910 10s per mile to keep their roads in order. He would give notice of motion that providing the County Council would not main the road leading from Gogerddan Arms to Aberporth, that the stretch of road in question be repaired, and that they assist the Llandyssul Rural District Council in carrying out the work. Mr Thomas Hughes proposed that a committee composed of the whole Council meet and visit the spot, and report to the next meeting of the Coun- cil. THE GWBERT ROAD. The next item on the agenda was the considera- tion of a letter from the Gwbert syndicate request- ing the Council to take over a part of the new road to Gwbert. The Clerk read the letter from Mr Morgan Rich- ardson, acknowledging copy of the resolution passed by the Council and pointing out that the conditions then imposed by the Council had been complied with. They were, therefore, not in a position to impose new conditions. The Clerk stated that the new condition was that the syndicate should provide sand for the road in perpetuity.. The Chairman explained that when the resolu- tion was passed to take over the road, the condition set forth was that it should be put in a proper con- dition, and he thought that they could not impose any new conditions. The Clerk said that they should also take into consideration the fact that in taking over the road they were saving the other road. Mr Evan Williams proposed that the road be taken over on the condition that gravel be supplied for the road for seven years. Mr J Evans, Llwynduris, seconded. Mr Thomas Hughes moved an amendment that the road be taken over providing the syndicate would supply material for 14 years. Mr T Jones, seconded. On the question being put to the meeting three voted for the amendment, and two for the original proposition. The amendment was therefore declared carried. BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION. The Clerk said he had received a communication from Mr H C Fryer Clerk to the County Council, urging that increased facilities should be allowed medical practioners to obtain bacteriological ex- aminations and for inoculation against diphtheria at the expense of the Council. The letter stated that the Council ventured to appeal to the members f the District Council to make arrangements (1) I' ti .v thV of anv oac t-riological examina- tions which i> av be regi>te in their district, in ttic aiin, -iii tlif--v itiay i-iso for ii.j-ori. I.. > patients. If.Ting from diph- to tht- Mr Evut: iriis propo-" 1 hat the matter be ,I; q t L.:dl{-f; ,,¡, n ;j,. Colir,icil it at)%, praoiitinner could cxper;in t and send in tit'4 bill to the Rural c I- was .Uy decided to allow ti.e matter to sta:1.. !I :.1' ADJOrHE;), The seven; It ~m on the agenda was the consid- eration oi h-' following motions, notice of which had been ^iveu be Mr Evan Will ams :—(a) To call i he a. trn;; 11 of the Council to the sale of a piece of r-.u-le waste without the sanction of tli" C,,tiii -ii .1)) To make a personal explana- tion. The cimM'l.-tMtion of the matter was adjourned lift i' ■ he n.-> meeting on the consent ot Mr Jivan Williams. BAXKYDYFFRYN WATER SUPPLY. The clerk > ated that he had received letters from s-'VT-.ral !• use owners at and near Bankydvff- ryn 'l.jeotimr to pay for the expense of bringing thenee a, they alleged they were already provided wilt water. The Cliaitvian remarked that a reasonable supply of wat.-r for each bouse was all that was required. A letter wa- also read by the Clerk signed by twentv-two householders at Bankydyffryn, praying that the work may be completed before the cam- mencement of the seaside season. The Chairman said that it would be advisable to work under Section 9 which stated that they could pin up stand pipes and any one using the water wit hiD a distance of 200 feet would be charged a watt'r rate They bad power under the Act of 1875 to put up the standpipes, and they could now charge a water rate. He was of opinion that the work should be started at once. The Clerk said that they had acted under Section 3. which provided that they could charge S8 13s 4d per house for the completion of the work. The matter was ultimately left in the hands of the Chairman, to interview Mr Morris and obtain an estimate, and produce same at the next meeting of the Council. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. Dr Griffith Jones, the medical officer, forwarded his annual report, from which it appeared that the total number of births registered in the district was d69 — three more than the previous year. There were 49 deaths—eight less than those recorded last .year. I CORRESPONDENCE. The Clerk said that he bad received a letter from the Town Council asking the members of the Cardigan Rural District Council to meet the mem- bers of the Town Council with the object of dis- cussing the question of providing an isolation hospital. The Chairman said there was at present a scare of small pox, and the matter of providing an isola- tion hospital was one of great importance. He would therefore propose that the Clerk be in- structed to write to the Town Clerk to say that the members of the Rural District Council would ..9 m_ "=1.- .:J:ro- meet tne memoers oi neown council l-U uisuusa the question. Mr E. Williams seconded, and the proposition was carried. The meeting was eventually fixed for three p.m. to-morrow (Thursdaay). This was all the business, and the Council rose.

BARMOUTH. PERSONAL.—We regret to have to announce that Mr B. J. Allsop, Corsygedol Hotel, has been for the last week suffering from a severe illness, brought on by a cold contracted when attending the Assizes at Dolgelley. Latest reports show that the patient is improving. All wish him a speedy recovery. MAWDDACH LODGE OF ODD-FELLOWS.—An en- tertainment under the auspices of this Lodge was held at the Board Schoolroom on Friday evening, when the following took part:—The Barmouth Male Voice Choir, Miss M. Williams, Miss L. J. Price, Messrs E. M. Morris, John Roberts, and others. A challenge solo competition took place between those who had not won a prize in solo singing before, and the prize (5s) was awarded to Miss Ellen Davies Jones. Bwlch Cottage, who sang i Megys y blodeuyn." A prize of 2s 6d was also competed for the best recitation by a member of the Juvenile Lodge. This prize was won by John Profit, Bodweni. Mr H. Evans occupied the chair. The entertainment was intermixed with short ad- dresses on the benefit derived from such instiiu- tions as the one in question, and those present who had not already joined were urged to do so. Admission was by ticket, and a large number were present. A good sum was realised towards the fund of the Lodge, which seems to be in a good financial position. Our young people are lacking somewhat in decorum at these entertainments. Why? WEST MERIONETH MONTHLY. MEETING. The Calvinistic Methodists of West Merioneth held their annual meeting of the above body at Barmouth on Monday, the 27th January, and the two following days. On the two first days, matters pertaining to the outward aspect of the cause were under consideration. The programme was a long one, hut was gone through with despatch, indicating that all the churches under the wing of the Monthly Meeting are in good working order. Owing to the convenient situation of Barmouth, over one hundred delegates, compris- ing ministers and deacons were present, all the churches being well represented. At the first committee meeting, held at Christ Church at 2-45 p.m., the Rev R. R. Williams, Towyn, was appointed successor to the Rev R. J. Williams, Festiniog, as the secretary of the Connexional Property Com- mittee, the latter having accepted the post of secretary to the Calvinistic Methodist Foreign Missionary Society. At 4-45 p.m. the Sunday School Committee met. The Centenary Committee also sat at the same hour, when progress was re- ported in the collection of the £100,000, which the denomination intends to raise at the beginning of this century for the support of weak and other causes connected with the spreading of Christianity amongst the Welsh speaking popula- tions in English t towns. The sum of P.4000 has already been paid in, and it is expected that the quota of the West Merioneth Meeting will be over £ 5,000 when the collection is completed. -At 6-30 p.m., in Park-road Chapel, the members of the monthly meeting met, when several resolu- tions were passed to be submitted to the general meeting on Tuesday morning, which was com- menced at 9 a.m. ihe nrst matter was the nomi- nation of delegates to represent the denomination at this year's Cymdeithasfaoedd. This was followed by the deacons of the three chapels-Caersalem, Park Road, and Christ Church-giving a full report of the cause at each chapel, each showing that, with the exception of Chrirt Church, that the ad- herents at the beginning of this year had increased in number, and that the contributions towards the various objects had been augmented. At ten o'clock, the result of the previous night meeting was submitted for confirmation, which included the names ofthe delegates to the Association during 1902, the matters for deliberation during the first hour at the monthly meeting for the same period, the financial position of the Sunday School fund, and recommendations for its further development. The delegates were requested to draw the attention of their churches to the resolution passed at the last Association held at Flint re Temperance which is to be found on page 16 of its report. At the meeting held at one o'clock the secretary reported the number of times each church had been represented at the monthly meetings during 1901 the amount of the various collections made during the year, which showed that in the aggregate they amounted to the sum of nearly P.15,000, besides the sum of £ 4,000. contributed to the Century Fund, all being freewill offerings. In the ballotting for the office of presidents, two are appointed each to hold office for six months, one being a minister and the other a layman. The Rev Thos Lloyd, Engedi, Festiniog, and Mr R. Mills, Dolgelley, were chosen for 1902. The next Monthly Meeting will be held at Talsarnau. March 10th and 11th. A letter of transfer to the Rev J. Williams, Dolgelley, to the Flint Monthly meeting, and to the Rev Howell Williams, Llanfrotlien, to the Montgomery Monthly Meeting, were granted. The former has been appointed secretary to the Home Missionary Association, and the latter to take charge of the English cause at Welshpool. The Rev Ernest Jome" submitted a statement showing the amounts col- lected during 1901 towards the Chapel Loan Fund, and the strength of it up to the present time. This loan fund has been of great benefit to man.v a weak struggling cause. The treasurer of the Monthly Meeting read an abstract of what he bad received and paid last year, which showed that the balance was on the wrong side to the extent of nearly £100. The delegates were requested to urge their respect- ive churches to remove this burden. Mr E Row- lands, Pennal, was appointed to review the statis- tics. It was resolved that letters of condolenee be sent to Mrs Griffith, Porkingion-terrace. Barmouth, on the loss of her late husband, Mr Griffith, who had been a faithful deacon at Caersalem for upwards of forty years, and the children of the late Mr Thos Griffiths, Llwyngwril, and othei s. On Tuesday even- ing a Church meeting was held, the subject of discus- sion being,—"A clean life and how to attain it, based on Pealmcxix.,9 verse. The following ministers officiated during the three days.—On Monday even- ing at Caersalem, the Rev J Williams, B.A Dol- jjellev at the same place on Tuesday evening, the I Rev Dr Cynddvlan Jones. On Wednesday morning, at Park lload. Chapel, the Rev J R Jones. Peniel, Festiniog. and Dr Cvnddylan Jones aL 2 o'clock, at Caersalem, the Rev R R Jones, Abergvnolwyn, and David Hoskins, M.A., Festiniog; and at 6 in the evening, Rev D C Edwards, Llanbedr, and Dr Jones, Cardiff.

North and South Wales Bank. The sixty-sixth annual meeting of the proprietors an; 'r.i: and South Wales Bank was held on January 28th. ar Liverpool, Mr Thomas Brocklebank. chairman of the Board of Directors, presiding. The balance sheet will be found in our advertising columns.—The Chairman, moving the adoption of the report, said the most notable event in the hist- ory of the Bank occurred during the year just tnded. The bank had in times past taken over the businesses of three private banks—Williams & Co., Dolgellcv and Barmouth, in 1873 Cassons & Co., with their branches at Portmadoc, Festiniog, and Pwllheli, in 1875; and the Bala Bank in 1877. But those had been very good investments they we-e minor amalgamations. At the same time they gave the bank openings, without competing for business with other banks, in three districts in Wales at a time when the bank was feeling its way for expan- sion in the Principality and elsewhere. The absorption of Leyland and Bullin's Bank was a more heroic move, and it seemed to be the last chance the bank had in Liverpool of meeting the growing feeling of the age,—that a concern to be successful must be comprehensive and progressive (hear, bear). In proof of that-the directors being mindful of the wishes of many shareholders in that respect-a comparison of the relative size and extent of the bank at the end of lasu year and ten years ago might be interesting and instructive. At the end of 1891 the deposits were £ 7,015,000. At the close of last year they were £ 10.804,000, or an increase of 54 per cent (ap- plause). Branches numbered 66, now they were 94. The number of customers' accounts had in- creased by 41 per cent. There were 2,143 share- holders and 327 officers in 1891. Now the figures were 2,556 and 484, or an increase of 19 and 48 per cent. respectively. The amalgamation of Leyland and Bullins gave the bank a very valuable connec- tion which the bank had retained, and the business moreover was of a kind which friends thought the bank sadly lacked—a good, healthy, general com- mercial business (hear, hear), Proceeding to the balance sheet, the Chairman observed that the de- posits were larger by li millions than they ever had been, which was mainly accounted for by the Ley- land amalgamation! but apart from that source they showed a healthy elasticity which was very satisfactory. The bank had had ex:eptional demands for its resources lately, owing in some measure to increased business, partly to the fact that many of their customers bad been laying in stocks of produce in anticipation of increased duties and other duties. He, however, should like to point out that the oank's liabilities to the public on December 31st last were £ 11,550,046. to meet which the bank had assets at short notice, consols, India stock, first-class railway securities, and bills, £ 6,290,675. a position which compared most favourably with that of the leading banks of the country. The Board had carefully compared the figures of six leading institutions, and as regarded percentage found that the North and South Wales isanK stood at tne top oi tne list, inougn tne con- ditions of the money market had not been favour- able to large banking profits, nevertheless, after having written £ 3.873 off bank premises account and passing £2,000 to officers' pensioa fund, the same dividend had been paid to the shareholders and carried forward an increased balance (cheers). The new shares bad been very well taken up and all calls punctually paid. Having complimented the General Manager (Mr Rowland Hughes) and the officers for their zeal and devotion to the bank, the Chairman dealt with future prospects. The bank, he said, was most efficiently equipped in every respect. The bank had the business, it had the customers, and it had the money, soit only remained for the rates to be favourable to ensure a good result. Looking at the trade returns and the fact that the war in South Africa was dying out, the future did not appear to him in any way alarming, but rather the reverse and he trusted that when he had the pleasure of again meeting the share- holders he would do so with as good if not a better result than that now presented (applause). The report was unanimously adopted, and the General Manager and officers and others having been thanked for their zeal and devotion, the meet- ing separated.

NEWCASTLE EMLYN. PETTY SESSIONS —FRIDAY. (Before Mr A:H Jones, Col W P Lewes, and Mr Griffith M Williams). Drunkenness. P.C. J W Johns summoned Samuel Jones, Penrhiw, Penboyr. weaver, charged with drunkenness at Newcastle Emlyn on the 25th ult. He was found helplessly drunk, and had to be taken to the police station, when he was liber- ated on Sunday morning. Fined 5s costs. —In- spector Rogers charged Geo Grimthf Penddol, Llandyfriod, mason, with a like offence near Pen- sarne Arms on the 250th January. The officer took him home, and. owing to his drunken state, was nearly two hours to bring him a distance of half-a- mile to his residence at Penddol. Fined 5s and costs. Assault.—Evan Camden, of Coedmore, Cwmpen- graig, Penboyr, charged Abram Evans, Penrhiw- coyon, Velindie, and James Davies. Penwalk, with assaulting him at Ffynonbedr, on January 18th -Mr Brunei White, Carmarthen, appeared for complainant, and Mr D T George "or defendants.— There were cross-summonses issued.—Complain- ant said: I am a weaver, and am working at Coedl more, Cwmpenygraig. I remember Saturday, the 18th inst On that evening I was assaulted. I have since found who had assaulted me. and have issued summonses. I was in an intoxicated state, that I cannot say how the blows were received.— Cross-examined by Mr George I cannot say that any surgeon attended to my injuries at Ffynon- bedr. I have no recollection whatever of what had taken place there.-John Evans, Cilgraig, weaver, said on the 18th inst, at 9 p.m., he was at Ffynon- bedr Inn. He saw Camden and others there. He saw Camden enter tha house, and entered the room where several men :were Jplaying rings. Abram Evans asked him not to come in there, at least until the game was over. Camden asked him if he was boss of the house. Later on Camden sat underneath the ring board, when Abiam struck him in the face with his fist. He bled profusely from his mouth. While James Davies took hold of Camden by the throat, Abram Evans struck him twice in the face. He afterwards saw him lying on his face on the road near the Inn. He took him to Rhadys, and got his face washed. —Ben Phillips. Coedmore Factory, gave corroborative evidence.— After several witnesses were called for the defence, the Bench dismissed the cases, each party to pay its own costs.

TALYBONT. CYFARFOD ADLOXIADOI,.—Cynlialiwyd cyfarfud adloniadol yn Bethesda, Tynant, nos Fercher, Ion. 29ain, o dan arweiniad v Gweinidog. Clorianwyd y cystadleuwyr mewn bardrloniaceth, celfydclyd waith, areitbio a darllen gan E Jenkins, Tygwvn canu, E Morgan, a W Pugh, Taliesin gwnio, Mrs Davies, Bwlchyaderwen. Cafwyd anerchiadau barddonol gan Morris B J<«nes, Cyneiniog, a Beirniad y Fardd- oniaeth. Canwyd yn vstod y cyfarfod gan y beir- niaid canu a Miss Jenkins, Portland-street, Aberys- twyth. Y rhai buddugol yn y pethau canlynol oeddynt.—Adrodd i rai dan 8 oed Winnie a Lizzie Evans, Dolgarnwen M J a R Jenkins, Winllan. Eto dan 12 oed M A Griffiths, Pantycelyn, a Mary Morgans, Felinfach. Eto dan 16 oed Emma Evans, Nantyperfedd. Eto unrhyw oed E Evans a John Evans, Bwlchglas. Canu,—rhai o dan 15 oed Jennie Jones, Penpompren, ac Emma Evans. Tor, Bendigedig Iesu," goreu Mary Jones, Winllan, ail, Jennie Jones. Solo tenor, Tom Morgan, Cwmerfyn. Solo bass, T J Evans, Bwlchydderwen ail, E W Evans, Tynant. Her solo, goreu E Jenkins, Win- llan ail, M J Evans. Am wneud twll botwm," goreu Mrs Jenkins, Winllan. Ffedog, Mrs Jenkins, Winllan; ail M Evans, Tynant. Wit, Tom Morgan, a John Pierce, Cwm. Penillion i'r Gobeithlu, laf T Jones, Pontygeifr; ail, T Evans, Nantyperfaidd. Eto i'r Flwyddyn Newydcl, laf Enoch Jenkins,Win- Ilan; ail, T Evans. Darllen, Tom Morgan, Darlunio Gwrthrych, Emma Evans. Llwy bren, goreu Evan Hughes, Brynfedwen; ail, John Evans, Dolgarnwen. Coes Morthwyl, goreu John Evans, Bwlchglas; ail, D Morgan, Neuadd. Treuliwyd tair awr yn hynod ddifyr ac adeiladol, a dymuniad pawb oedd cael cyffelyb gyfarfod yn fuan. Yr oedd pawb wrth eu bodd wrth wel'd talentau yn dadblygn yn y cyfeir- iad priodol. VILLAGE AFFAIRS. Senex "writes: Very true it is that we want good water and good light at Talybont, but we want also, first of all, good men too. Men that will. not play with the bit of public life that falls to their lot like children play with cards or dice and as for the brilliant light that we ought to have, well, we may see it in kingdom come, but at Talybont-never. I believe if you were to give the people of Talybont all these things to-morrow, free and for nothing, they would, like the children of Israel, banker the next day for the flesh-pots of Egypt-they would return to the old wells and to the old ways. What do you expect from a lot of people who have neither the spirit nor the gumption to put their shoulders to the wheel like one man and keep the little line going. I say it is a lasting disgrace to us at this place that we have allowed such a grand opportunity to slip from our hands, and are now content to see so much capital wasted, enterprise mocked, and hope aban- doned. Where are our public men ? What, is the good of having parish councilors, and district councillors, and county councillors, unless they do something for us ? I am told that if our county councillors and district councillors bad anything in them they could have found a way to keep the little line going. I am afraid it is of no use think- ing of putting down a line of pipes for a new water supply, ior some bother or dispute will crop up with those again, and they will be allowed to rust and rot like the little line.

To All Whom It Concerns, AND It Concerns All. ADVICE ON THE PREVENTION OF CONSUMPTION. (From the Lcncct.) Consumption is not inherited; but, like many other well-known diseases, it is caught. It is properly called a pverentable ailment, and yei it is one of the most fatal diseases, causing one death in every ten in England. It is almost always caught either from a person who is suffering from the disease or through infected air, milk, and possibly meat. Some children are born with a constitution which strongly favours their catching consumption, al- though it is not born with them. Such persons ought to be very careful to avoid exposure to the disease. Intemperance, overcrowding, bad air, darkne3S, dampness, colds, sore throats, and many other diseases make people liable to take consumption by weakening their constitutions, Good health is the best. protection against the disease. Consumption is caused by a germ, which may also cause disease of other parts of the body besides the chest, such as the bowels, especially in children, who are often attacked if infected milk is used. All milk should therefore be boiled, by which the germs are killed. J £ very person suttenng from consumption is likely to give the disease to other persons, chiefly by means of the spit, which contains the germs. As long as the spit is moist it will not do much harm. It is very dangerous when it has dried, as the dust, with its germs, can get into the air breathed. Consumptive persons should never spit upon the floor, nor into a handkerchief, which has to be put into the pocket or under the pillow. They should take care that no spit is smeared over the bedclothes or nightdresses, or on their beards or moustaches. A case of consumption may be made almost harm- less to other people by preventing the spit from drying and becoming dust. The greatest care is necessary when indoors. A consumptive person should use a spit cup containing a little water or water and carbolic acid, or should spit into a rag or piece of paper, which oan be burned at once. When out-of-doors there is not so much danger, as the germs are killed by sunlight and fresh air. A special spit bottle, to be carried in the pocket, can be bought for a small sum; failing this, a con- sumptive person should spit over a street gulley or into the horse road-never on the footpath, nor on a tramcar, omnibus, cab or railway carriage. It is better to spit on the ground than into a hand- kerchief. If a handkerchief or any article of clothing has been soiled with spit, it should be kept wet till it can be boiled and washed. The contents of the spit cup or spit bottle should be emptied down a watercloset or drain, or on to a Are, and the bottle or cup should be cleaned with boiling water, with or without a disinfectant. No spoon, cup, or other article which has touched the mouth of a consumptive person should be used by anyone else until it has been carefully washed. Food which has been left by a consumptive should not be eaten by a healty person. No one who is consumptive ought to kiss or be kissed except on the cheek or forehead. No mother who is consumptive should suckle a baby. All persons who are consumptive ought to have beds to themselves. Sunlight and fresh air are the very best disin- fectants they should be used very freely. In cleaning rooms damp dusters should be used, and wet tea leaves or sawdust should be put down before sweeping, so that the dust will be removed without being spread through the air.

EGLWYSFACH. SMALL Pox SCARE.—There was a small pox scare here last week. Dr Davies, Machynlleth, was the first on the scene, and re-vaccination has been going on in the neighbourhood with an earnestness and vigour worthy of the profession. Eglwysfach has been favoured with the presence of six doctors! Orphan children have been put to great anxiety and expense. Had these medical gentlemen taken a five minutes walk further, they would find another case, also worthy of their notice. ihey would find a whole village ot about fifty inhabitants who are obliged constantly to use, to the danger of their health and that of the public, for domestic purposes, water that has long been condemned as unfit. Ailments are breeded. Possibly fevers may break out, but who cares. It is but an easy matter, and of little expense to get a supply of pure water to the place. Who is to be blamed? Is it the Medical Officer, the Parish Council, the District Council, or is it the fault of the Government in not applying the Public Health Act? -ON THE BIKE.

+ CRIBYN. HAELIONI —Mae Mr Loxdale, Castle Hill, yn unol a'i arfer, eleni eto wedi anfon £ 5i'w dosbarthu rhwng y tlodion a1: ac yn nghyffiniau ei ystad yn y gymydogaetb bon. GARDDWRIAETH.—Yn ystod y pythefnos olaf o Ionawr, traddodwyd cyfres oddarlithiau ar ardd- wriaeth yn y lie hwn gan Mr Pickard. Daeth cynulliadau lluosog yn nghyd i wrandaw pob un o'r darlithiau, ac nid oes amheuaeth na dderbyn- iodd y sawl a'u dilynasant yn ffyddlon lawer 0 fudd oddiwrthynt. Er mai yn Saesneg y siaradai eto nis gallai y ffwdan a gymerai Mr Pickard i wneud ei sylwadau yn ddealladwy Jai nag enill edmygedd pawb a'i gwrandawent.

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Penrhiwpal Petty Sessions. Tuesday, January 28th 1902 before Dr J. Powell, and Mr John Jones. Licensing Case. Deputy Chief constable Williams charged James Mackenzie, Railway Inn, Henllan with permitting drunkenness on his licensed premises, the Railway Inn, Henllan on the 2nd December last, and also with serving a drunken man on the same date, was again adjourned owing to Mr J. H. Evans, Newcastle Emlyn. solicitor, who was engaged for the defence, being indisposed and unable to attend the Police Court on that day. Driinkenness.-Evan Jones, of Penrallt-treffwrn, Llanfairorllwyn, weaver was summoned for being drunk and incapable at Trebedw, Henllan on December 2nd, 1901. P.C. 9, who proved the service of summons upon him sa:d that the defend- ant wished to plead guilty to the offence and would not appear before them. Fined 5s and costs. Drunk and Disorderly. -Dan i el Daviesof Adpar, Old Gate, labourer, did not appear t(, a summons charging him with the above offence at Adpar on the 23rd December last. P.C. David James proved the case and defendant was fined 10s and costs. Drunk in Charge.—Wm Rees Jones, Troedyraur, was charged by Deputy-chief-constable Williams with being drunk whHe in charge of a carriage at New Inn, Llangranog on the 2nd January last. Defendant pleaded not guilty. P.C. David James, 26, said that he found the defendant drunk and conducting himself very disorderly near Maesteg Shop, Llangranog. He bad a pony and trap with him, of which he was not in a fitstate to take charge. He allowed him to go on one John Griffiths under- taking to see him safe home. Defendant gave evidence and called several witnesses. He was fined 10s and costs. Assault—David Powell and Thomas Lewis, Adpar, were charged by Edward Crompton of Cwmdu with assaulting him at Bryndioddef on the 20th ult. Complainants face showed marks, of a severe scuffle having taking place. Powell partly admitted the charge, and was fined 6d and costs, and that against Lewis was dismissed. SPECIAL POLICE COURT. Wednesday, before Mr C. H. L. Fitz Williams. and Dr J. Powell-—James Williams, Liverpool, pedlar, was charged by P.C. Jones, Adpar, for being drunk and disorderly at Adpar on the 28th January last. Defendant pleaded guilty and was fined 10s and costs, in default 14 days' hard labour. The same prisoner was further charged with issaulting P.C. Jones while in the execution of his duty at Newcastle Emlyn on the 28th ultimo. P.C Jones and Inspector Rogers proved the charge. He was committed to three months' with hard labour. POLICE COURT, FEB. 1ST. Lewis Morgan, master of Union Workhouse, charged John Swaney Ireland, tramp, with refusing to compete his task of work at the Workhouse I on 1st February, 1902. Defendant said that owing tr> illhealrn "1.1 :(:t perform tile .J:. í); charged with a caution.