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Aberystwyth Board of Guardians.
Aberystwyth Board of Guardians. The fortnightly meeting of this Board was held on Monday at the Board Room, Union Workhouse, when there were present :-Mr Wm Morris, Cyfoeth- ybrenin (chairman), presiding; Mr Hugh Hughes (vice-chairman), Mrs W H Colby, Rev 1 A Penry, Messrs B E Morgan, T E Salmon, and Edwin Morns; John Bonner, Llanafan; John Jones, Llanbadarn Upper; James Jones, Llanbadarn Lower; William Mason, Llancynfelin; Evan Jones and David Morgan, Llanfihangel Upper; Daniel Jones, Llan- gwyryfon; Wm Davies and Daniel Morris, Llanilar; David Jones, Llanychaiarn; Joseph Parry, Melindwr; Thomas James, Trefeirig; with Hugh Hughes (clerk), E Llewellyn (assistant clerk), and W Jones (master). i An Inmate's Request.—A letter was read from P. Evans, one of the inmates, asking the Guardians to allow him to go to Sunday School, and also to have a day off now and then, as he had not been out since the first week in May last. The Master told him then not to forget that it was an exception, and he did not ask him any more as he had told him repeatedly that he was not allowed out only for an heur or two every month.—The Master said Evans was allowed out twice every Sunday—morning and evening. What he had stated in the letter was not altogether correct.—As this was regarded as a question of discipline, the matter was left in the hands of the Master. Masters Report.-Thc Master reported that the number in the House the first week of the past fort- night was 49, as compared with 63 the correspond- ing period last year; and the second week 48 as compared with 66 last year. The number of vagrants relieved during the past month was 70, as .compared with 44 the corresponding period last year. A parcel of books and periodicals for the use of the inmates had been received from Mrs Thomas, Ynys House, Llanbadarn-road. A number of the inmates had paid their annual visit to Nantceirio, where they were kindly entertained by Mrs and Miss Morgan.. Oitt-delief.-The amount of out-relief adminis- tered during the past fortnight was as follows:- Per Mr T. Vaughan, £56 2s 9d to 177 paupers per Mr J. J. Hughes, £43 15s to 152 paupers; per Mr T. Morgan, P,52 18s to 161 paupers. The New Gardeiter.-The Master asked the Board whether the new gardener, who was a local preacher, was to be allowed to leave the House on Sundays. On the previous Saturday evening be asked to be allowed to go off, as he had an engage- ment the following day at Borth.-It was remarked that perhaps the gardener had not yet had time to cancel his engagements, and the Chairman was asked to inform him that his whole time was at the disposal of the Board. Suggested Alterations.-The Rev. T. A. Penny submitted the report of the committee appointed to enquire into the alterations and additions which the Medical Officer and the Local Government Board Inspector had suggested should be carried out at the House. The committee met on the 17th inst., when there were;present Messrs B. E. Morgan, J. B. Morgan, Edwin Morris, G. Fossett Roberts, and Rev. T. A. Penry. After careful consideration the following recommendations were agreed upon: I.-That the sick wards and dormitories be better ventilated. 2 —That bathrooms be erected in con- nection with each of the sick wards, and that the present w.c's. be removed and reconstructed with due regard to sanitation-their present position being unsatisfactory 3.-That a convalescent room be provided by building over the waiiing-room. 4.—That receiving wards (with sleeping accommo- dation) be erected on the plot of land adjoining the waiting-room, and that another convalescent room be provided above same. 5.-That the stone- breaking cells be removed and new ones be erected at the back of the house. 6.-That a new bath be provided for the casual wards. 7.-That the casual wards be better lighted and ventilated. 8.—That the women's day room (at the south end of the cor- ridor) be converted into a store room, provided with shelves, etc., for the supply of clothing. 9.— That the cooking arrangements in the outer kitchen be reconstructed.—The Rev. T. A. Penry said the Committee was unanimous except on one point,and that was the construction of an additional con- valescent room over the receiving ward. Some thought that if receiving wards were to be erected at all, that the opportunity be taken to erect an additional convalescent room for the men as well. There was a room at the lower end of the house that could easily be converted into a convalescent room, but it would be inconvenient for the nurse, who would have to walk continually from one end of the house to the other. That, probably, would raise the cry at some future time for an additional nurse. All the committee were agreed that it was better to have all the sick at the same end of the house.-The Clerk said it would be necessary to get the sanction of the Local Government Board to the alterations. He sug- gested that the proposals be submitted to Mr Bircham, inasmuch as he bad interested himself in the matter. This would also save the necessity of drawing up another set of plans, which might be rejected.—Rev T A Penry said they had already had two sets of plans drawn up.—Mr BE Morgan: Are we bound to follow Mr Bircbam's recommenda- tions.—The Clerk The Local Government Board always consult their inspector.—Mr Salmon said it was a well known fact that they wanted a convale- scent room in the house, and the sooner they got it the better. As the Board had decided not to dis- pose of this building, he thought they would have to incur this expense. He proposed that the matter be placed on the agenda of the next meet- ing.—Mr John Jones suggested that Mr Bircham be asked to meet the committee t" consider the recommendations.—The Master said the last time Mr Bircham was at the House, he expressed himself Willing to meet the committee, and to'belp them in the matter.—It was decided that the Clerk write to Mr Bircham, asking him to meet the com- mitteee. Out Relief or the House.—Daring the con- sideration of relief cases in the Aberystwyth dis- trict, a case which had been adjourned from the previous meeting was again mentioned. It was one in which two women, one forty two, and the other fifty-two, applied for an increase of relief. One had been bed-ridden for about twenty years, and she was stated to have been described by the Medical Officer as an imbecile. She had been, it appears, receiving 5s a week, and bad been in Teceipt of relief for many years past. The other woman was taken ill about 12 months ago, and was given 2s 6d out-relief. They then, while keeping on their house at Penparke, moved to Aberystwytb to the house of an aunt, who was stated to be an experienced nurse, in order that one of the women might attend at the Infirm- ary to undergo an operation, which, it appears, had been satisfactorily performed, and the two women were now living with their aunt. An application was now made on their behalf for an increase of their out-relief.-The Rev T. A. Penry and Mr James Jenes thought the women should be asked to come into the House.—Mr Hugh Hughes. however, strongly supported the giving of increased out- relief. These women had hitherto been kept out of the house. They should have some consideration for the paupers under their charge, and not treat them like dogs.—Mr Salmon, speaking in Welsh, was also opposed to the women being forced into the house. If the woman had been bed-ridden in her own house for twenty years, he was sure she would not live twelve months in the Workhouse.— Mr David Jones and Mr John Jones deprecated the remarks of Mr Salmon. The treatment which invalids would get in the House would be better than what they could get in their own homes in most cases. If the guardians themselves did not speak respectfully of the House, how could they expect outsiders to do so.—Mr Salmon said he would repeat in English that most of the people who were forced to come to the House never went out alive. He ventured to say that if this woman who Vimi been bed-ridden twenty years, was brought to the House, and made to comply with the regula- tions of the House, she would not live for twelve months. He aid not wish to say anything dis- respectful of the attendance given at the House, but having to live under new conditions broke these poor people's hearts and they were not used to confinement.—The Chairman: But the confinement won't hurt them very much.—Mr Salmon: You don't know what it is yourself, Mr Chairman.—Rev T. A. Penry said it was too bad to make accusations against the House. It was not the first time, nor the second, nor the sixth time that Mr Salmon had made the remarks, and what would the public think ?—How could they expect people to nome into the House when this impression was -abroad 1 They ought to be more guarded in their remarks, and deal more fairly with the House and with all the officials. There bad been some in the House who had been there for many years, and in the sick room too, and from all appearances' they would be there for years again. That did not speak badly of the treatment they received.—Mr ,Salmon said he did not complain of the treatment given at the House. What he said was that these people could not live under the different system.— Mrs Colby proposed that the women get 5s a week ,each, and Mr Salmon seconded.—Mr Thomas James proposed as an amendment, that they be offered the House.—Mr James Jones said be would second that on principle.—On a division, the amendment was carried by twelve votes to seven.—Mr John Jones (to Mr Salmon): I Toted for the amendment .as a protest against your remarks ?—Mr Salmon I am sorry you should show such feeling against these poor, wretched paupers. It shows the sort of guardian you are. A Biblical Quotation.—Immediately following i the above discussion, another application came be- fore the Board from an old woman in the country district for an increase in her relief.—Mr Salmon wished to know whether this case should not be treated similar to the others, and the House offered to the woman.—Mr Thomas James said it was a f tup rising fact that he, a man from the middle of mountains, should have to teach Mr Salmon, who had lived in the town all his life, his duties as a guardian. His conduct reminded him of one of Solomon's proverbs, in which it was said, Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him." (Loud laughter.)—Mr Salmon: I am glad Mr James re- members that verse on Monday morning. Perhaps he will have forgotten it by Friday or Saturday.— It was decided to grant the application for an increase in the relief.—At a later stage of the meeting, one of the reporters proceeded to an ad- joining room for a Bible, to get the proper trans- lation of the quotation, Mr James having spoken in Welsh. His return to the Board room, with the Book in his hand, gave rise to another hearty laugh amongst several of the members, whom the vice-chairman (Mr Hugh Hughes), afterwards ac- cused of making sport of the Bible. The Cook's Stzlary.-On the motion of the Rev T. A. Penry, it was decided that the cook's salary be increased from £18 to £20 per annum.
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DOLGELLEY. THE FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.—After prolonged and stormy negotiations, the Friendly Societes have succeeded in coming to an understanding with the medical officers. The result is a compromise whereby the clubs and the doctors meet half-way. The Societies were not prepared to raise the annual fee for each member to 5s, the sum applied for. In the end however, the majority of the medical men expressed their willingness to accept 4s 3d— 9d more than the former fee, and 9d less than their original application. At a united meeting of the Societies held last Saturday evening, it was decided unanimously to accept these terms. THE REV J. WILLIAMS, B.A.—Mr Williams and family have now settled down at Wrexham, but some of the friends of Temperance feel that some- thing should be done as a small recognition and appreciation of his untiring labours on behalf of the cause while residing at Dolgelley. Mr and Mrs Williams were the recipients of several tokens and tributes before leaving, but owing to various circumstances and difficulties, the temperance committee failed to arrange to make their presenta- tion in time. The committee, representing the various churches and denominations met last Wednesday night, and decided unanimously to present Mr Williams with an address. The Rev Parri Huws, was elected chairman, and Mr W. Williams, Maesyffynon, treasurer. The Secretary is the Rev R. G. Roberts, to whom subscriptions, should be sent by the 10th of March. rwjtf O'R NANT.—A most interesting lecture was delivered, before the C. M. Literary Society on Friday night, by the Rev R. R. Jones, Aber- gynolwyn. The subject was -1 Twm o'r Nant," and the lecture was much appreciated. The Lecturer drew a vivid picture of the period, and of the service rendered by the wittiest of Welsh Satirists. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Jones, on the motion of the Rev R. Morris, B.D., seconded by Mr O. D. Roberts and W. G. Jones. THE FIRE BRIGADE CONCERT.—The annual entertainment and concert in aid of the Fire Brigade Fund was held at the Public Rooms on Friday night, with Mr H. J. Carnegie Williams, in the chair. This is one of the most popular and successful entertainments of the year, and we were glad to see it as popular as ever this year again. The chief artistes were Mr Edward Lloyd, Blaenau Festiniog, and Mr Meirion Davies, Miss May Williams, Misses Kate Lloyd and Jenny Jones, Miss L. C. Meredith, Messrs W. Roberts, Howel Ellis, E. A. Williams, Sergeant Instructor Cox. Selections were given by the Pompadour Band under the conductorship of Mr Henry Parri Jones. There were also a series of lime-light views, "Our Brave Firemen,"the lantern being under the care of Mr H. Parri Jones, who at the end displayed the great fire scene. The pro- ceedings were terminated by the singing of the National Anthem.
BOARD OF GUARDIANS.
BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The monthly meeting of the Dolgelley Board of Guardians was held on Saturday last at the County Hall, Mr Cadwaladr Roberts, chairman, presiding. There were also present:—Mr James Lewis, Mrs J. C. Roberts, Mrs Margaret Hughes, Dolgelley; Messrs David Ellis Davies, Hugh Evans, and Edward Williams, Barmouth; John Evans, Mallwyd; Morris Evans, Llanaber; Richard Jones, Llanelltyd; David Tudor, Llanegryn; M. G. Williams, Llanenddwyn; Robert Hughes, and Hywel Pugh, Llanfachreth; Meyrick Roberts, Llan- fihangel Robert Ffoulkes Jones, Llangelynin, Owen Jones, Llanymawddwy; John Pugh Jones, and Hugh S. Roberts, Talyllyn. THE LATE CLERK. The Chairman moved that, before proceeding with the business to be transacted, they pass a vote of sympathy with the widow and family of the late clerk, Mr W. R. Davies. Mr Davies bad been clerk to the Board for about twenty-two years. He (the Chairman) was sure that the members of the Guardians deeplyregretted his loss and sympathised deeply with the family. Mr H. Evans seconded the motion, and said that Mr Davies bad been a faithful member to the Board, and his loss would be very deeply felt. It was decided to forward a letter of condolence to the widow and family in their bereavement. The acting clerk-Mr W. R. Richardson-was appointed a temporary clerk pending the appoint- ment of a clerk to fill the vacancy. MASTER'S REPORT. The Master reported the number of inmates in the House to be 96 as compared with 92 the corres- ponding period of last year. Number of vagrants relieved during the month was 114, as compared with 74 the corresponding period of last year. Amount of out-door relief administered during the past month:—Barmouth district, per Mr Thos Parry, E126 Is Od; Talyllyn district, per Mr Wm. Davies. Z112 Is Id. The amount of contributions due to that day was £957, and there were arrears, iC922 12s 2d. THE HOUSE. The Master (Mr Hugh Roberts) reported that since the last meeting, Anne Roberts, aged 85 years, from the parish of Llanaber, bad died, and was buried at Llanelltyd. Miss Barnett, of Cheltenham, had sent a parcel of books for the use of the inmates. A vote of thanks was accorded Miss Barnett for her kindness. MASTER'S SALARY. The Committee appointed to consider the advis- ability of raising the Master's salary presented their report, which showed the salaries paid to masters and matrons at other uniens. The Committee recommended an increase of £4 on the Master's salary, so as to make the salary of the Master and Matron Z.54, which was the sum paid to their pre- decessors. After some discussion, the Committee's recommendation of an increase of P.4 was agreed to. APPOINTMENT OF CLERK. The Chairman of the Rural District Council (Mr John Evans) gave notice that at the next meeting he would move the appointment of a clerk to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr W. R. Davies. It was agreed to appoint a Committee to consider the total salaries to be received by the clerk, and to fill up the vacancy at the next meeting.
PONTRHYDFENDIGAID.
PONTRHYDFENDIGAID. SALE.—Messrs Williams and Evans offered a freehold house and garden known as Blaenddol, Pencreigiau, Bont, for sale last Thursday. The bidding was slow, and at P.155 the lot was with- drawn, and will probably be disposed of by private contract. GOOD NEWS.—Through the diligent attention ot Dr Morgan, our esteemed friend, Mr Richard Jones, Cefngaer, is making progress towards recovery. All wish him daily improvement, and a speedy re- turn to his duties. GENEROSITY.—The illustrious House of Traws- coed has again this year extended its benevolent hand to the poor of Bont, Lady Lisburne, through Mr Gardener (junr.) and Mr William Davies, assisted by the Rev E. Jones, vicar, and the Rev J. Bowen, distributed gifts at Dolgoed. The re- cipients felt grateful and heartily wished her Lady- ship and her children all joys and comfort. BAPTISTS.—The Bont Baptists, after their pil- grimage for many weeks to Bont Board School, pending the completion of the renovations of their chapel, have struck their tents, and returned to their beloved Carmel." Mr Lloyd, of Lampeter, and his staff are to be congratulated on the artistic taste displayed, and the skill shown under many difficulties. The Return Sunday" was marked with enthusiasm and love of the old haunt, and it is said that one zealous enthusiast was so overjoyed at finding himself returned from the Babel" of Bancymwstwr to bis peaceful Carmel" that in singing the well-known hymn, 0 Salem, fy Anwyl Gartrefle," he unwittingly repeated 0 and it is said that one zealous enthusiast was so overjoyed at finding himself returned from the Babel" of Bancymwstwr to bis peaceful Carmel" that in singing the well-known hymn, 0 Salem, fy Anwyl Gartrefle," he unwittingly repeated O Carmel, fy Anwyl Gartrefle," to the strains divine of Crugybar." SCHOOL BOARD.—The ordinary meeting was held on Thursday, February 13th, under the presidency of the vice-chairman, Mr Thomas Jones, Old Abbey. There were also present, Mr Thomas Jones (Llidiartyffair), Mr J. T. Richards, Mr Dd. Jenkins, and Mr Evan Morgan, with Mr Tregoning (clerk), and Mr J. Rees (headmaster). The report of the Repairs Committee was given, and it was decided to proceed with all repairs now possible without delay.—The Planting Committee also re- ported what had been done, and Mr J. Rees, pre- sented an acknowledgment by Mr H. C. Fryer of the Board's application for a course of lectures in Horticulture during this year. It was resolved to prepare the ground for shrub planting and flower beds, and improve the soil. Messrs Enoch ARCHITECT J. COOKE REES, NEATH. MACHYNLLETH NEW BOARD SCHOOLS, The above illustration will give the inhabitants of Machynlleth an idea of the new premises which are now being built by the progressive School Board of that town for the elementary education of the children. From an architectural point of view the building will be a welcome acquisition to the ancient town and from considerations of health and comfort it will prove an inestimable boon to the rising generation of many an age. The building will provide accommodation for 270 children in the mixed school and 132 in the infants' school-a total of 402. The schools will have a fine central hall, where all the children may assemble for singing lessons and for drill. There will be separate entrances for boys and girls to this hall. There will be several classrooms, each accommodating from fifty to sixty children. Boy's and girls' cloak rooms will be provided in the most convenient positions, with gangways arranged in each. The heating, ventilating and lighting arrangements will be on the most approved principles.
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Roderick and William Rowlands attended and signed the indentures of their children, Philip Roderick, and Lizzie Rowlands, as pupil teachers at Bont.—Mrs Margaret Evans, Penybank, appeared to ask the permission of the Board to withdraw her son, under fourteen years of age, from the Abbey School, and put him to service. The appli- cation was refused, as the child was not qualified. The Clerk was requested to inform the attendance officer and the master of Abbey School that the Board wished them to attend so as to be within reach if an explantion regarding school attendance was required. PARISH MEETING.—A parish meeting, convened by a number of ratepayers of the parish of Upper Caron, was held at Abbey School Tuesday, Feb. 18th. The object of the promoters of the meeting was to protest against the amount paid by the Caron Upper Parish Council as salary to the Assistant Overseer. At first the Parish Council decided to have two assistant overseers, one to col- lect the rates and the other to act as clerk to the Parish Council. On the death of the then col- lector, Mr Evan Morgan was appointed in his stead as an assistant overseer to carry out all the duties pertaining to the office of Overseers of the Poor. Matters ran smoothly as usual until after the death of the other Assistant, when Mr Evan Morgan also undertook the duties of clerk, which legitimately fell to his lot as a full-fledged assistant overseer according to appointment. A meeting of the Parish Council was convened to fix the remunera- tion, and it was now that the seeds discord were sown. Two sums were mentioned, and the higher carried by the casting vote of the Chairman. A section of the ratepayers rose up in arms and demanded a reconsideration of the matter. Absent Parish Councillors also protested that the meeting at which the remuneration was fixed was illegal, and in order to square matters the parish meeting was called to meet at 6-30 p.m. The Parish Coun- cillors attended in time and awaited the arrival of their arraigners, who did not turn up in time. After some parleying, the Vicar, as chairman of the Parish Council, undertook to preside, and in plain, forcible language explained to those present the legal powers of the Parish Meeting, which amounted to nil. The appointment and remunera- tion rested entirely with the Parish Council, and if any member of the Parish Council felt aggrieved, he had his remedy by raising his objection at a meeting of the Parish Council, and not at a Parish Meeting. A Parish Meeting had no power over such matters where a Parish Council exists, and if the parishioners felt displeased with the conduct of the Councillors, the election sieve would again come round when the chaff could be disposed of and the pure grain retained, so as to get a further crop of useful and just measures that would benefit the parish. So the meeting ended in smoke," but some say there still remain some smouldering embers, ready to break out into flame if a fan can be procured. FROM THE FRONT.—The following letter has been received by Mrs Mary Anne Edwards, Lis- burne Row, of this village, from her brother, Cor- poral Rees Davies, now at the front. Writing from Long Kieil, Orange River Colony, Davies says" I am alright. I have enjoyed splendid health since out here, and hope it will continue so until my return to the old country. I hope the war will be over soon, so that I might return. I think twelve months of this life is enough for anybody. Just fancy having to sleep out on the ground for that length of time, and that very often with an empty stomach. I had a rough Christmas. I was on patrol duty for five days from our camp, which was at Phillipolis. On Christmas morning the mounted men attacked a farm where there were 150 Boers. We left the waggons with an escort of forty men to follow behind. We took sixteen prisoners at this farm, and several were killed and wounded. When just finishing this job a man galloped up saying that our convoy was attacked by a force of 300 Boers. We then galloped back about eight miles, but when we arrived our waggons were on fire. The Boers bad overpowered our men, killing six, wounding nine, and killing six native boys. The remainder of our men then surrendered, and after the Boers had taken all they wanted they set fire to the rest. They had, however, lost heavily, for we found four Boers killed and four wounded. Many more had been wounded, whom the Boers had taken with them. After burying our dead, and seen to the wounded, we gave chase to the Boers and captured about 100 of them. Then in two days we returned to camp. We had been away from 3 a.m. Christmas morning until 10 p.m. Boxing night without food. So that is the way I spent Christmas. Not a very happy one. Well, I must conclude by sending my fondest love to you and all friends at Bont."—Prior to leaving for South Africa Rees Davies was in the Glamorgan Police Force, and is a finely built, strapping young fellow, who had gained to himself much fame as a racer.
TREGARON.
TREGARON. BEGGING ALMS.—On Friday last David Williams a tramp bailing from Montgomeryshire,was brought before Dr. Lloyd, and gcbarged by Sergt. Davies with begging.—Accused was committed to Car- marthen for fourteen days' hard labour. PETTY SESSIONS. The monthly Petty Sessions were held on Tues- day before Mr. D. J. Williams (in the chair), Mr. Wm. Jones, Dr. Lloyd, Dr. Morgan and the Rev. T. R. Davies. Begging.-Lewis Jones, Bangor, a tramp, was charged by P.C. D. L. Davies with wandering abroard and begging alms.-The accused said that he had only come out of the Workhouse that morn- ing, and had only asked for hot water.-P.C. Davies said that on Tuesday morning he saw the accused begging in Chapel-street. The Bench dis- charged the accused, and ordered him to leave the town immediately. Sanitary.-Anne Davies, New Lamb, Tregaron, was summoned by Mr. J. P. Rees, sanitary inspector, for refusing to abate a nuisance, namely that of throwing slop water into the street.—The defendant said that no nuisance existed and that this case was brought against her because she refused to give prosecutor beer. Had she given him beer she j would not be before them that day.—Thelnspector said that he received more trouble from this person than from aiyone else and complaints were numer- ous.—The case was dismissed owing to a mistake in the wording of the notice. Adulteration. John Jones, Red Lion Inn, Tregaron, was charged by Supt. Phillips with selling to the predjadice of complainant one pint of milk adulterated with eighteen per cent. of added water, and was not of the nature, substance and quality demanded.—Sergt. Davies said that on the 16th December last he called at the Red Lion Inn and asked for a pint of fresh milk which was supplied by Mrs Jones. He told the occupants of the house that he intended to send it to the Public Analyst to be analysed. He (witness) divided the milk into three parts, corked and sealed the bottles, and gave one to Mrs Jones, the other to Supt. Phillips, and kept one himself. Each bottle was labelled and he (witness) said I hope it is good milk, and it certainly is if there is no water." Mrs Jones replied that ft contained no water, simply what was the usual practice. -S upt.Phill I ps submitted two reports of the milk after having been analyzed by Dr, Brooks, which showed that it con- tained eighteen per cent. of water.—The Bench after some deliberation imposed a fine of 7s. 6d. and costs, and also ordered defendant to pay the fees of the analysts, amounting to a guinea. Non-maintenance. David Griffiths, Penybont, Crosswood, Llanafan,was charged by Mr M Morgan, collector, with neglecting to maintain his :father, William Griffiths, who became chargeable to the common fund of the Tregaron Union on January 1st. An order of Is a week was made, and costs. Unlawful use of Firearms.—John Davies, Gor- wydd, Llanddewi-brefi, farmer's son, was charged by Superintendent Phillips with firing off a gun within fifty feet of the centre of a public carriage way between Werncoli and Gorwydd on the 31st December.—Mr S Griffith Jones (instructed by Messrs Hughes and Hughes,Aberystwyth),appeared for the defence.—David Davies, Glosyrefail, said that he was returning home in a trap,.accompanied by other persons on the date in question. When between Werncoli and Gorwydd, he met David Davies and John Davies (junior), Gorwydd. Both of them had guns, and they were coming in his direction. When he (witness) had passed, the de- fendant put his gun over his shoulder and fired whilst on the road.—Cross-examined by Mr Jones, witness said that both defendants and: his brother were on the road. He (witness) drove on, and saw no smoke. The persons sitting behind in the trap said that the defendant shot towards them. He did not wish to say that the defendant tried to aim at the trap. He did not think they were in any danger.—Mrs Davies, wife of the last witness, said she drove home on the day in question in the trap. She sat behind. She saw David Davies and John Davies (junior), Werncoli, on the road, each of them carrying a gun. John carried the gun with, the muzzle pointing towards the trap, and fired.- Cross-examined by Mr Jones, witness said she was, sure that it was John who fired. She-did not wish to say that John intended to fire at them. The boys did not walk at a faster rate. They had not been on friendly terms since about two months ago with the two brothers.—Mr David Jones,Waun- wen, L!anfair, said that he was going home in a trap with the two last witnesses, and was sitting in the front. When between Werncoli and Gorwydd they met the two brothers, and after they had passed he heard a shot.—Cross-examined, witness said he did not see the person who tired.-The de- fendant and his brother, David Davies, said they were in a field, when they saw a rabbit, which they tried to shoot. They were over fifty yards from the road.—A fine of 30s, including costs, was imposed. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnighly meeting of the Guardians was held on Tuesday, the chairman, Mr D J Williams, Caron Lower, presiding. There were also present, Messrs Evan Lloyd, Blaenpennal;: John Jones and Rpes Evans, Caron Lower; Peter Davies, Llan- geitho; David Davies and R S Rowlands, Gorwydd; Edward Jenkins, Gwnnws Upper; John Owen, Llanbadarn Evan Evans, Lledrod Lower; Wm Owen, Lledrod Upper; Daniel Edwards, Nant- cwnlle; and Lewis Oliver, Ysbytty Ystwyth; with Mr J Lloyd, clerk Drs Lloyd and Morgan, medical officers; Messrs M Morgan, master; and Rees Row- lands, relieving officer. SYatisties.-Amount of relief administered dur- ing the past fortnight, per Mr Rees Rowlands, £41 13s Od to 130 paupers; corresponding period last year, £41 12s Od to 141' paupers. Number of inmates in the House, 28; corresponding period last year, 34. Number of vagmrkt3 relieved during the past fortnight, 55.-Tbe Master said that they would notice that there was- an increase of three to one on the corresponding period of last year.- The Chairman said that there was an increase in every Workhouse.—Mr Evan Evans said that tramps passed through Lledrod village in large numbers on their way to Tregaron- and Aberystwyth, many of whom looked strong, healthy men, quite cap- able of working. He thought the Guardians should try and put a stop to it. The Relieving Offwees &lary. When the minutes of the last meeting were being read, Mr Evan Lloyd, asked whether the increase in the salary of the Relieving Officer was legal.-The Clerk replied that it was as far as he could see. Notice of motion* was properly given. If anybody could object, it was the two absent members, who were ill, when the notice of metion was given, and when the voting took placc.-Mr Evan Lloyd said that he only raised the question for information. -On the motion Mr Evan Evans, seconded by Mr Evan Lloyd, the minutes were confirmed. RURAL DISTICT COUNCIL. Mr D J Williams, Abercoed,presided at a meet- ing of this Council which was held on Tuesday. There were also present Messrs Morgan Jones and S Tregoning (surveyors), and J P Rees (inspector). Bont Water Supply.—Mr Edward Jenkins said that there was no supply of water at Bont village. —The Inspector said that the pipes were oat of order and blocked.-It appeared that there was a difficulty with regard to the easement with the owners of the Sunny Hill estate, and therefore, it was impossible to do anything.—Mr David Davies suggested that the two district councillors, to- getberwith the Inspector, should submit a recom- mendation at the next meeting.—Mr Jenkins ob- jected to the delay, inasmuch as the people were drinking polluted water.—After further discussion, it was agreed that the inspector should submit an estimate of the work at the next meeting. Vaceination.-A circular from the Malvern Dis- trict Council, asking this Council to petition Par- liament in favour of legislation to do away with Clause 2 (the conscientious objection clause) of the Vaccination Act, and also to deal with efficient primary vaccination and re-vaccination.—Mr Evan Evans, Lledrod, proposed that the circular be supported as far as primary vaccination was con- cerned, but that the question of re-Taccination should be done according to the persons own free- wil1.-This was put to the meeting and carried, Blaenpennal Footbridge. The Clerk to the Blaenpennal Parish Council wrote stating that a substantial footbridge had been erected at Blaen- pennal at a cost of £ 5.—It was agreed to pay half the cost.
LLANILAR.
LLANILAR. Us O'R ARDAL a ysgrifena: -Syr, yr wyf yn deall fod eich newyddiadur yn cael derbyniad helaeth yn yr ardal hon, am hyny yr wy-f yn ysgrif- enu gair neu ddau fel y byddo i'r darllenwyr bwyso y gwir ac i'r anghall droi o gyfeiliorni eu ffyrdd. Deallwyf fod cyfarfod cystadleuol i gael ei gynal Gwenery Groglith nesaf gan Fethodistiad y lie; onid ydyw cyfarfod o'r fath a enwyd ar y dydd hwn yn taro yn wrthun ar y glust ? Ai tybed mai aelodau o'r capel sydd yn cefnogi'r petbauhyn, neu eraill tuallan ? Ai yr eglwys sydd i arwain y byd neu y byd yr eglwys? Credwyf yn wirioneddol y dylai Onstronogion rboddi gwell parcb i'r dydd bwn na chadw cyfarfod o'r fath. Ai dal mantais y maent gan ei fod yu ddydd gwyl i gasglu arian os felly,, meddyliwch am y newidwyr arian y deml gynt a beth ddaeth o honynt. Y flwyddyn ddi- werldaf darfu iddynt garlw cyfarfodydd pregethu, a mawr oedd y diwygiad yn yr ardal, ond credwyf fod yn rhaid myned gyda "public opinion" y dynion ieuainc;; eleni eto er gwaetha cvnghorion rhai o'r ochr arall. Nid oes braidd mis oddiar y bu cyfarfod o'r fath yma o'r blaen. Y gwir am dani yw byn, creadur rbyfedd yw dyn lie mae ei hunan mewn golwg, hunanles, hunanoldeb ac h unanogoniant sydd gan la werimewn golwg. Xid yw dydd gwyl o barc-h i farwolaeth Mab Duw ddim yn eu golwg hwynt os cant anrbydeid eu hunain. Dyma un o wendidau dynion ieuainc yr ardal, hunan o flaen egwyddor, a gogoniant eu hunain o flaen gogoniant Duw. Peth arall a'r mwyaf a'm banogodd i ysgrifenu yw er mwyn diwygio moesol- deb, er dyrcbafu crefydd yr ardal, ac er cadw at yr hen ffyrdd; cyfarfodydd o'r fath hyn ac ar y dydd a enwyd sydd yn dwyn cwmwl ar grefydd, :yn codi ysgafnder -mewn pethau ysbrydol, ac yn llygru moesau. Onid gwaith Eglwys Dduwyrlyw taro yn erbyn pob drwg ar hyn sydd yn tueddu iddo, gan hyny gwelaf gyfrifoldeb ofnadwy yn gorphwys ar gefnogwyr drygioni. I brofi yr hyn yr ysgrifenwyf o'i blegytl gofynaf yn enw pob rheswm paham fod cyfarfodydd o'r fath yma yn cael eu cynal mor hwyr yn terfynu.yn ami bron haner nos, a bechgyn a genethod ieuainc yn dod gartref rhwng dau a tbri yn y boreu. A ydyw y pethau hyn yn dysgu moesoldeb, rhinweddau da, ac arferion i'w cymer- adwyo, os nad ydynt, pabam y cedwid hwynt mor hwyr. Nid yw moesoldeb yr ardal yr byn a ddylai fod am hyny y mae yn Ilawn bryd gosod atalfa ar fagwrfa anwiredd. Os nad yw yn rhy ddiweddar gobeitbio y bydd darllenwyr y llythyr hwn yn gofalu am derfynu mewn amser priodol ac o hyn ailan diwygio a gosod atalfa ar lygredd'yr oes. —
ABERAYRON.
ABERAYRON. SUCCESS. Miss Jane Evans, Esgerwen, Mydroilyn, a pupil of the County School, has been successful in passing the London University matri- culation examination in the first division. OBITUARY.—We regret to chronicle the death on Sunday morning of Mr David Samuel, 11, Alban-square. He had been ailing for some time past, and his end was not unexpected. His death removes one of the conspicuous characters of Aberayron. He was sixty years of age. His funeral takes place to-day (Thursday), the place of interment being Llanddewi Aberarth. N.P. BAKK:—Mr James Rhys Evans, of Cwm- mynach, Cribyn, has been appointed apprentice clerk at the bank here. He was educated at Llan- dyssul County School and latterly at Milford County School. FOOTBALL.—A match was played on Wednes- day week between the New Quay Grammar School and the local Intermediate School, the latter winning by eight goals to nil. A stickler for the principle of' cause and effect thought that the bad herring season experienced at New Quay this winter had; something to do with the poor show L made by the New Quayites. BRITISH; tfHOOL.-idr J. R. Davies, who has for some six-and-a-half years been headmaster of the British School, is now about to leave Aberayron, having accepted the post of assistant master under the Newport Mon School Board. This is a splendid and well-deserved promotion in every respect. Mr Davies during the period he has been at Aber- ayron has won the confiidence and friendship of all. Hi& unfailing courtesy and frank recognition of all and sundry have gained for him a warm corner in, the hearts of the people of Aberayron, who will miss him very much. He has worked up the British School to a high level of excellence, the results of the examinations being most praise- worthy. He has taken a leading part in the pro- ceedings and general work of the Literary and Debating Society, on the committee of which he was a member for several years. He frequently opened the debate when the chosen member was absent, and in other ways was a valued and valu- able member. In local concerts and variety enter- tainments his services as vocalist or as reciter were immensely appreciated. At Peniel Congre- gational Chapel he has been a faithful and worthy member, and has since coming to Aberayron filled the post of precentor there. A movement is on foot among the members of the chapel to present I Mr Davies with a tangible token of their apprecia- tion of his good qualities, and of his work among them, and of their good wishes for his welfare and success in the new place where he has elected to go.
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LLANRHYSTYD. PHILANTHROPIST a ysgrifena o Ganolbarth Lloegr:—Gadewch i mi gael ychydig ofod i ddweyd gair neu ddau am y llythyrau sydd wedi ymddangos o dro i dro am ysgolfeistri ac Ysgol Genedlaethol y pentref bychan, tawel ucbod. Gwyddom yn bur dda na chyflawnwyd gwyrthiau mewn cysylltiad ag Ysgol Genedlaethol Llanrhy. tyd yn y gorphenol mwy na rhyw Ysgol Genhedl- aetbol arall, ac nid ydym yn disgwyl clywed y ca yr un ei chyflawni yn y dyfodol cbwaith, am fod oes y gwyrthiau wedi darfod. Gan nad oedd neb yn Llanrhystyd yn gymhwys i gario yr ysgol yn mlaen, felly rhaid oedd myned tuallan i'r plwyf i chwilio am ddyn cymbwys er gwneud hyny, ac yn ol pob tebyg buwyd yn llwyddianus, neu, beth bynag, nis gall reb eto brofi i'r gwrthwyneb. Y mae amaethwr ya cael blwyddyn o amser cyn y y gwnaun dyn call draethu eifarn pa fath jffermwr ydyw. Os felly, oni ddylai ysgolfeistr, gael, beth bynag, dair blynedd, cyn gweled o ffrwyth ei lafur, ac i neb draethu ci farn am dano. Da chwi, bobl Llanrhystyd, rhoddweh ohwareu teg i bawb, yn lie gwenwyno meddyliau y plant yn erbyn yr hwn sydd i agor iddynt lwybr bywyd, a'u gosod ar yr iawn ffordd. Peidiwoh dangos eicb ffolineb trwy bardduo eich gilydd ar dudalenau y papurau newyddion, eithr yn hytracb, cymerweh mewn Haw rhywbeth a fyddo er lies, ac nid er drwg i chwi a'cb cyd-fforddolion. a'cb cyd-fforddolion. SYLWEDYDD a Ysgrifena:-Anwybodiis iawn y mae pawbyrna yn ngbylcb cyfrifon yr vsgol. Y mae goleuni ar byn eto yn dechreu gwawrio. Cymerer cyfartaledd y presenolion eleni yr un llynedd, a dylai incwm yr ysgol eleni felly fod fel y canlyn s> A 65 at 22s. (block) 71 if) n 65 atlOs (fee) J Aid Grant 13 0 0 Bettons Charity 10 0 0 National Society 2 0 0 Bevan's Charity 2 0 0 Cyfanswm P,131 0 0 X mae cytrilon blynyddol yr ysgol yn dangos tua aeg punt o danysgrifiadau, ac y mae hyiay vn yebwanegol wedin. Yr wyf wedi clywed fod cyf- nton yr ysgol am y gorphenol wedi eu hanfon i f beneddol pur enwog, a chyda'r cyfrifon iawer o wybodaeth ac esboniadau hefyd. Y mae rbagor i'w glywed yn y cyfeiriad hwn eto yn yr awr na tbybier.
YSTUMTUEN.
YSTUMTUEN. MARWOLAETH.-Blin genymgefnodi marwolaeth Mr Lewis Griffiths, Pantyffynon, yr hyn a gymerodd le dydd Iau y 13eg cyfisol ar ol cvstudd maith o tua dwy flynedd. Arferai weithio yn Cwm Rhondda, ond dychwelodd adref tua tair blynedd yn ol, yn adeg y streic. Perchid ef yn fawr yn yr ardal hon, ac yr oedd yn un o aelodau ffvddlonaf eglwys y Wesleyaid yn ylie; a theimlir ei golled yn fawr yn y cylch hwnw. Yr oedd yr ymadaw- edig yn drigain ond un mlwydd oed, a gedy chwech o blant i alaru ar ei ol. Cvmerodd y gladdedigaeth le y dydd Mawrth canlynol pryd y gwasanaethwyd gan y Parchedigion A C Pierce, J E Thomas (W), D Evans (gweinidog v Bedydd- wyr), Goginan, a Charles Evans, y Ficer.
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.0 Montgomeryshire Standing Joint Police Committee. A meeting of the above Committee was held in the Town Hall, Welshpool, en Friday, when the Chairman (Captain Mytton) presided. There were also present, Lord Powis, Messrs RE Jones, Richard Lloyd Richard Rees, N W Fairies-Humphreys, Richard Jones, and C J Nowell, with the Clerk (Mr G D Harrison), the Chief Constable (Mr Holland), County Surveyor (Mr Hutchins), and the other officials. CHIEF CONSRABLE'S ABSENCE. Mr Newell said it was definitely stated at the last meeting by the Chief Constable that by resid- ing at Welshpool he would be within an hour's ride to Newtown should anything occur. He would like to know, and he thought it his duty as a public man to ask, whether the Chief Constable-during the last quarter was within a day's march of Newtown? And whether the officers at Newtown knew where to find the Chief Constable should anything have occurred to have made it necessary for them to find him during the quarter. He should be glad to know if that was the case.—The Chairman said that Mr Holland applied to him for permission to go to Lincolnshire to support his candidature. He gave him that permission and during his absence his duties werejperformed by the Deputy Chief Con- stable. Mr Newell said he should certainly not object to any leave which was granted to Mr Holland for the purpose stated, but he should think it was treating the Committee with scant respect to be out of the county for such a consider- able time without a word being said about it. The Committee had been treated with scant respect. and had it been done in a business firm it would not have been permitted. Every member of the Committee wished Mr Holland all success in what- ever he undertook, but he believed some respect was due to them as representing the county in this particular matter.—Mr Holland said he was sorry that Mr Newell should think that he had treated any one with scant courtesy. The question of resid- ence had been put on for eighteen months.—Mr R E Jones said that as Mr Holland applied to the Chairman, he thought he had done everything that was required, and it would be very inconvenient to call the Committee from all parts of the county simply to grant leave of absence for the Chief Constable, and he had always understood that the Chairman was allowed to use his discretion in these matters. Mr Holland remarked that during his absence he received the letters daily, and all cor- respondence was attended to with regularity.— The Chairman said he sympathised with Mr Newell. As they did not know what was going on, they would have felt a little hurt. He did not know he had done anything wrong in granting the Chief's application, and he thought the subject could now be left to drop. MACHYNLLETH STA-TIO-X. The County Surveyor (Mr. G. A. Hutchins) re- ported in regard to the Machynlleth Police Station that the last certificate for extras has now been given to the contractor, and he has been settled with in respect to his contract. He asked sanction for the expenditure in purchasing and planting shrubs, and in walling, coping,, and turfing the space in front of the police court of a sum not, ex- ceeding £ 8. The wall between the police court and the adjoining premises of. the school was in a rather delapitated condition,.and, to some extent, spoiled the appearance of the county buildings when looking from the town.side. He believed the wall belonged to the school authorities.—Mr. Richard Rees referred to the boundary wall between the Police Buildings at Machynlleth and the National School, which, he-said, was very unsight- ly. It belonged to the school authorities, but it detracted considerably,from,the appearance ef the county buildings. The school had no funds so he had been told, and he asked if it were not possible for the county to repair- it.-It was ruled that public money could not be spent on private property, but it was decided to call the attention of the owners to it. PROFANE AND OBSCENE. LANGUAGE. Mr. Richard Rees said there was no reference made in the returns of non-indictable offences to profane or obscene language. He thought the Chief Constable's attention should be drawn to this, and that he should direct the police to do their utmost to put this down. Reference should also be made to the offences in the retmm-R. In the upper part of the county one heard an enormous amount of pro- fane and obscene language. HSs attention had been called to the matter, and he was asked to bring it before the Committee. It was- really scandalous in a Christian country. The suggestions made were agreed to.
NEW QUAY.
NEW QUAY. BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY.—On Tuesday evening last, the Rev William Owen Pantyclun, visited New Quay, on behalf of the above Society. The meeting was held at Towyn Vestry, which was crowded. The Rev D M Davies presided. In calling upon Mr William Thomas, Brynarfor, the secretary, to give the financial state- ment, he said that New Quay had handed over to the Society last year the sum of Z20, and he hoped they would be able to do more again this year. Mr J 0 Davies, Cambrian House, followed with an earnest appeal on behalf of the Bible. Mr D Jones of the New Quay Grammar School, sang Star of Bethlehem." The Rev WiRiam Owen, upon rising, said that he was delighted to see such an apprecia- tive audience. The rev gentleman gave a descrip- tive and interesting account of his life and work in China, where he had been a missionary for over 18 years. Those who had., the pleasure of listening to this splendid addiess will tender him a hearty welcome should he favour them with a visit again. The usual vote of thanks brought to a close a very excellent meeting. ANNIVERSARY AT BETHEL.—The Revs W Fran- cis, Llangyndeurne, and Symlog Morgan, New- castle Emlyn, were the special preachers on Tues- day evening last, and Wednesday at the anniver- sary services of Bethel Baptist Chapel. DEATH OP MISS S. A. LEWIS.—We regret to announce the death, after a protracted illness, of Miss S A Lewis, daughter of Mr Joshua Lewis, carrier. The funeral took place on Saturday after- noon last. The Rev J M Williams, vicar of Llan- arth, took the service at the house, after which the large gathering proceeded to the Wern Chapel, where the funeral service was held. The Rev J- M Prytherch preached the funeral sermon. At the graveside the Rev D M Davies addressed the large congregation, who had come to pay their last tribute of respect of one who was held in the high- est respect by the inhabitants of New Quay. Be- sides those mentioned there were also present the Rev Stephen Jones, rector of New Quay, and Mr Morgan Evans, J.P., Oakford; Mr Pryse Evans, Mydroilyn and many other well known gentle- men. SCHOOL BOARD.—At a special meeting of the board held on Thursday last there were present, Mr Hugh Davies (chairman), Messrs W Timothy. J.P.; John Evans, Panteg Reils S Jones, and D M Davies. It was resolved tha\ the plot of land for the extension of the school at Cross Inn be bought. Also that Miss JesseB Evans be appointed pupil teacher at Cross Inn School. The sanitary condition of the school again came up for dis- cussion. WOMEN'S TEMPERANCE LEAGUE. The first meeting of the above league was held on Monday evening last. when about 40 members were present. Miss Jones, Loyalty, presided. The president gave a very encouraging address, and hoped that the young ladies would use every effort to make the influence of league felt in the district. During the meeting several matters were discussed, and it was decided that the final arrangement be made at the next meeting to be held at Bethel a fort- night bonoe. At the next meeting Miss Roderick is to read a paper, and Mr Dan O Jones will i siotf
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ABERYSTWYTH COUNTY COURT. The monthly County Court was held on Thursday last before uia Honour Judge William Evans. -4 Fee Dispute,—Thomas Garland, Snaefall Mine, near Laxy, Isle of Man. sued F. De Ball, Broncastell, Capel Bangor, near Aberystwytb, u j f SUm arQount agreed to be paid by the defendant for professional services rendered in the inspection of mines.—Mr Griffith Jones. barris- ter, appeared for the plaintiff, and Alr A. J. Hughes for the defendant.—The case had been tried at the last Court before a jury when a verdict was given for the defendant, but the judge reserved for con- sideration a question at guarantee contained in a letter written by De Ball to the plaintiff in which the defendant promised payment of the E30 upon his arrival to take over the Rbeidol Mine.—The Judge: When was the work done ?—Mr Jones said that was done before the letter was written and when the claim was sent to the proprietors of the mine in Belgium be wrote referring the plaintiff to De Ball.-Tbe Judze: If you can show me that this is a guarantee the rest is much more easy.— 4'\11' Jones ;-1 rely upon these words in the letter.— The two sums will be paid when I arrive to work Rbeidol." Several letters were sent asking for payment. To the first letters there was no reply, but when the plaintiff threatened proceedings the proprietors of the mine wrote suggesting that plaintiff should meet and consult with De Bail, although there was never any denial of liability. Subsequently proceeding were taken.—For the defence, Mr Hughes denied that the defendant ever gave a guarantee.—His Honour found that not- withstanding the letter written by the defendant there was no specific guarantee. He did not say that he undertook to pay but merely mentioned, as a matter of fact, that something would be done at a future time. He therefore found for the defendant upon a question of law. Stay of execu- tion was granted for 14 days' pending decision to appeal. A Toothless Mare.—Mr Vaughan Davies, M.P. Tanybwlch, sued Mary Parry. Trefechan, for the sum of iPl damages done to his land by trespass.— Mr W Davies appeared for the plaintiff. He said that the defendant's horse was continally trespass- ing on the plaintiff's land, notwithstanding repeated warnings. The bailiff was called to prove the tres- pass, and the husband of the defendant appeared and told his Honour that the horse was an old mare which bad no teeth and could not eat (laugbter).- The Judge How much does she eat in a day 7- Parry There is nothing on the land.—The Judge What does she eat—cockles? (laughter.)—There are no cockles there, sir (more laughter).—Why don't you keep your horse in you dont give him enough work. — Not enough to eat, you mean (laughter).—Defendant was directed to pay 10s. Farmers' Differences.—David Jenkins. farmer, of Glangors, was present in Court to sue Rd Evans, Tangaer, the incoming tenant of a farm, and there was a dispute between them as to the value of manure, etc.-—Mr William Davies appeared for the defendant, and said that it was clearly a case for the arbitration oi a farmer, and. in fact, he under- stood that Mr Hugh Hughes, solicitor, approved of this course.—The Judge explained to the plaintiff that it was a case for a farmer, but Jenkids promptly replied that he would not get fair play from the farmers, and that he had falien out with Mr Hugh Hughes.—The Judge: Very well, it shall stand over until the next Court. The Mill-I tier s Iiiil.—Annie Evans, milliner, Queen's-square, sued Margaret Evans and J E Ed- wards. of Commins, Llanbadarn, for £2 5s value of goods sold.—Mr Wm Davies appeared for the defendants, and said that hj was instructed to ad- mit part of the claim and to say that the rest of the goods were returned.—Mr Evans, who appeared for his daughter, produced his books which showed that credit bad been given for all goods returned, consisting of blouses and hats.—The Judge gave judgment for the plaintiff for the amount claimed. —The same plaintiff sued Mary Edwards, Glan- rafon, daughter of the previous 'defendant, for the sum of Zl 7s 6d. value of goods sold.—Mr William Davies appeared for the defendant.—The deiendant denied ever having the goods and the mother inter- posed by saying that the goods were not for this daughter but for another daughter.—The Judge said that it looked very much like a long-firm tran- saction, but he would adjourn it for the production of the other daughter.—Mr Evans said that he made two journeys to G-lanrafon for the monev and he met with a warm reception, the defendant finally saying she would send for the police. When the goods were ordered they -vere particularly told that they were for the daughter in service at Glanrafon. —Mr Davies to the defendant-Did you have the goods? No, not from hi-m.-The Judge—That is only a quibble, and I give judgment for the plain- tiff with costs. The Lost -Lanth.-Beniamim Davies,Bridge-street, sued James Scott, Pengianowen Farm, Llanfarian. for the sum of 30s, value of a lamb purchased by him and not delivered.—Mr W Davies appeared for the plaintiff. and Mr A J Hughes for the defendant. -Mr Davies said his client bought and paid fcr four lambs from the defendant, but he only had three.—Mr Hughes said that the law was very clear on that point. The sale was completed at the time and the failure of the plaintiff to take away his property when they were handed over did not make defendant liable —His Honour ruled this to be so, and without going into the evidence, gave a verdict for the defendant with costs
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ABERDOVEY. THE NEWS of the lamentable death of Dr John Hughes, the well-known Wesleyan divine, was received at this place with deep regret. SHORTHAND—Mr R 0 Richards, tailor and draper, Copper bill-stteet, who is the honorary sec- retary of the United Debating Society, has secured Pitman's elementary certificate. TEMPERANCE. The usual Sunday evening meeting was held under the chairmanship of Mr J Owen. Addresses were delivered by several local gentlemen. The attendance was rather small. CHRISTIAN ENOEAVOUR.—The weekly meeting was held on Monday- evening, and owing to the ab- sence of the Rev J D Jones who was to deliver & lecture, his place was taken by Mr R Griffith, who gave a lantern liecture. The subject being The customs and manner in the East." The lecture was much appreciated as was also the work of Mr John Pugh in handing the lantern. SMART Edwards is to be highly complimented on his smart work in capturing a burglar, who on Friday evening had broken into a house in Pier-road, Towyn. He traced him to Ab- erystwyth, and, being dressed in plain clothes, succeeded in securing the burglar as reported in another column. MORE WORK FOR DETECTIVES.—Mr D C Davies who is the owner of Bryneithyn, on entering this house on Monday (which is not now occupied by him), found that a most daring burglary bad been committed. Some villain or villains bad used a strong bar and had forced open the doors, and among other things had stolen several dozen bottles of oM port wine dated 1846, which was valued at Zls per bottle, also several bottles of whisky, and probably many other valuable articles. The case was reported to the police, and now every steps are taken so as to bring to justice the daring house-breakers. CLERK TO THE LRBAX COUNCIL.—On Monday a special meeting of the Council met at the Council Chambers, Towyn, under the chairmanship of Mr Jones Hughes. Owing to the death of the much respected clerk, Mr W R Davies, the meeting after passing a vote of sympathy with his widow and family resolved to appoint Mr R Barnett, who had been for over 20 years Mr Davies' assistant to act as temporary clerk, and the meeting resolved to ad- vertise for a successor in the,, Welsh Gazette and other papers. UNITED DEBATING SOCILITY. On Thursday evening very important work was carried out by this society—the election of a Government and Cabinet Ministers. The Speaker chosen by both parties was Mr EM ward Davies, who called upon four or five members as representing Tories and Liberals to state their views and aDDeal for the support necessary to form a Government. The majority voted in favour of the Conservatives so the Cabinet was elected, which is to be composed of only six officials; tbe duties of leader to be taken by Mr E L. Rowlands Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. W. Jones, R.O Secretary for the Colonies, Mr Rd. Williams; Secretary for War, Mr E. Roberts; Home Secretary, Mr Hugh Lewis; President of the 'Board of Education, Mr Robert Griffiths; Government Whip, Mr Charles Burgess, sen. The front opposition bench is occupied by Mr Jones Hughes as Liberal leader, and te be assisted without any friction as to his claim to the office by Messrs Owain Jones,A.P.S R. D. Richards, George Jones, J. E. Jones, and Hugh Griffiths, Mr W. D, Evans to act as chief Opposition Whip. After the reading of the Speech from the throne of the House a heated discussion followed on the address which is adjourned to this night week's meeting of the local Parliament. Much interest will be taken in the manner the Chancellor will take in the Budget which may be very soon ex- pected. RECHABITISM.-On Wednesday Mr R. Griffith, secretary of Angor Dyfi" Tent, and Mr E. L. Rowlands, Past Grand Ruler of Gwynedd District. aLd Bvan Roberts, Bethel House, went to the meet- ins of the Mid-Wales District at Machynlleth for the first time since the transfer from Gwynedd to Mid-Wales. We are also informed that the Pennal Tent have fallen in with this change which iA chiefly owing to convenience and similarity in t, nature of work and interests.