Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

CARDIGAN. DRUNKENNESS-—At the County Petty Sessions on Friday morning, before Mr Lewis Evans, High-street, John Shea, pedlar, late of Pontlottyn, W Glamorganshire, and Peter Costelle, pedlar, late of Holywell, Flintshire, were summoned by P C. Thos Jones, Llechryd, for being drunk on the high- way at Parkllwyd, Llangoedmore, on the 3rd inst.— Defendants pleaded guilty.-P.C. Jones stated that sfcaHmit. 9.^0 n m on t.hpnrevinns aftertiflOQ he found the defendants lying down on the highway near Llechryd School. He assisted them but they were too drunk to walk, and eventually witness had to provide a trap to bring them to the police station. Defendants were fined 5s each and costs, or in de- fault seven days' imprisonment. VESTRY MEETING.—The Easter vestry meeting in connection with St. Mary's Church, Cardigan, was held on Friday morning of last week, when there were present:-The Vicar, the Rev D J Evans; the curate, the Rev J P. Thomas Messrs D Davies, Stanley House H Evans, Napier-street; B Parkin- son, Priory-street; N S Davies, Old Castle; J Lawley-Stokes, and the clerk, Mr W Joseph.—The "Vicar said that that was the first vestry meeting at which he had the pleasure of presiding .since his advent to Cardigan. At the time that he came there he felt that he was succeeding no ordinary man in their late vicar, the hev W C Davies. He (the Rev W C Davies) had been vicar of that church for some years. and was highly respected and well-beloved. In referring to the work of the past year he wished it to be clearly understood that he did not wish to take any credit upon himself. He was thankful that any progress had been made at all. He bad to speak in the highest praise of the Rev J R Thomas, who, on all occasions, had rendered him every possible assist- ance, and also the churchwardens. He trusted that the churchwardens would be re-elected, be- cause there was a considerable amount of work to be done. The attendance at the church had been well maintained, and the offertories bad certainly not fallen off. Their schools too were in a very flourishing condition. He was of opinion that their Sunday Schools formed a very important feature. The old people could look after themselves, but it was their duty to look after the yonng. A sum of 2200 had been expended in the laying down of a beating apparatus in the church and the sum had nearly been wiped out. Nearly E260 would have to be spent in building two new class rooms for the National Schools. He trusted that the bills at present in Parliament would be passed as they would be directly beneficial to them.—Mr Parkinson had just handed him the very handsome sam of £21 which had been given to him on Easter Day. It was a spontaneous gift and be appreciated I it greatly. The churchwardens had given him every encouragement and he had much pleasure in again uominating Mr D Davies as vicar's warden. Mr D Davies said that he could not devote as much time to church matters as he would wish but Mr Parkinson who attended to the accounts had al- ways rendered him every assistance, He also pulled very well with'Mr Davies and Mr Evans,and bethought that the Welsh churchwardens did their duty well.—Mr J Lawley-Stokes proposed the re- election of Mr Parkinson for the ensuing year.- Mr W R Thomas seconded.—Mr Parkinson having returned thanks, Messrs Evans and Davies were re-elected Welsh churchwardens for the ensuing year on the proposition of Mr D Davies seconded by Mr Joseph.—Messrs Davies and Evans briefly returned thanks. The Vicar said that he was pleased that the work was to be carried on by the same churchwardens. There was much work to be done. The churchyard, for instance, was not looked after as well as it should be. It was a great re- flection upon them, but he hoped that money could be obtained to put it into proper condition. The services of the voluntary choir had been greatly appreciated. They did their best, which was a good best, and be begged to propose that a vote of thanks be accorded them.—The Rev J R Thomas seconded, and thanked the Vicar for the great kind- ness that he had always shown him during his first year of office.-The meeting was adjourned until the 16th inst, when the accounts will be presented THE TIVYSIDE HUNT RACES. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual races held under the auspices of the Tivyside Hunt, took place over the Cilast course in somewhat unsettled weather on Friday of last week. Considering the fact that, the meeting was held under such unpromising climatic conditions, there was a very good attendance to witness the four events. It is a matter of some regret to many that the course is situated so far from Cardi- gan yet, while finding fault, it is extremely difficult to propose a remedy. The distance from Cardigan to Cilast ground is fully six miles—and might be described as a heavy six, owing to the hills that have to be encountered on the road. From Bonnath Station, the course can easily be reached-the distance only being, as near as possible, one mile. Some of the spectators pre- sent travelled by train to the station, but the majority journeyed by brake from Cardigan. Not- withstanding the fact that the attendance was not so good as on some previous years, keen interest was taken in all the events, and the day may be said to have disclosed some surprises." Among the county families present we noticed :-Colonel Howell, Pantgwyn Colonel Lewes, Llysnewydd; Captain Gower. Castlemalgwyn Captain Webley- Parry-Pryse Sir Marteine Lloyd, Branwydd Mr A H Jones, Penrallt Mr and Mrs Berrington Davies; Mr and the Misses Tyler, Gernos, and party; Mr and Mrs Bowen, Clynfiew; Captain Gtismond Pbilipps and Mrs Philipps, Cwmgwili, icc. The following were the officials Stewards: Mr Morris Owen, Ifaverfordwest; Sir Matteine JJovd and Mr M Lewes. Clerk of the scales Mr E Lewes. Bowen. Hon see: Mr W F Roch. Starter: Colonel J K Howell. The course, not- withstanding the recent cold and wet weather, was in first-class order. The events and results are appended:— The Maiden steeplechase plate (of E25 to the winner and £ 5 to the second. For maidens, four years old—list; five, years old, list lOlbs six and aged, 12st. 3lbs. About three miles over banks. Captain Pryce's b g Prince, 12st 31bs, B James, 1; Mr T Gwyther's Captain Laurie, list lOlbs. F Gwvther, 2; Mr Deer's Stephen, 12st 31bs, Owner, 3; Mr T Lewis's b g Socks 11, list lOlbs; W H Roch Mr J Anthony's b g Poor Pat, list lOlbs, I Anthony; Mr B Edwards's b m Dauntless, list, J Edwards; Mr J W Phillips's b g Master Johnny, list lOlhs. F Davies. They went off in a bunch from the upper ploughed field, but at the water jump, two gave up the sponge, leaving Master Johnny leading a procession of five, with Poor Pat second and Prince third. Prince met with trouble at the Cilast bottoms owing to the jockey taking him the wrong side of the flag, but from that point he bad things all his own way, and passed the flag a good distance in front of Captain Laurie and Steoben. Like most bankina races the event I was somewhat disappointing owing to the number of falls, Master Johnny coming a nasty cropper on the second round. F Davies, the jockey, had bis collar bone broken as a result. Mr Deer after- wards laid a complaint'against the first and second a horses, that virtually they had g-one out of the course, but the objection was disallowed and the Z5 returned. The Maiden Hurdle Race Plate of £25 to the winner, with £5 to the second For maidens. Four year olds, 11 stone five years, 11 stone 10 lbs; six and aged, 12 stone. Two miles over eight flights of hurdles.—Mr D D Evans' Bovey Tracey. 11 stone, Mr Delme-Davies Evans, 1; MrJ W Phillips' La Quinta, 11 stone, E Morgan, 2; Mr G P Roch's The Knight, 11 stone, Mr W F Roch, 3; Mr Barclay Walker's Gag, 11 stone, G Evans Jh CV Pryse- Biee's Crackers, 11 stone, Jantes^fahns; Mr C S Smith's Beverley Buek, 11, stone 10 lbs, Mr Deer. La Quinta was easy favourite and all horses got off well. La Quinta maintained the lead until the corner of the winning field in the second round, when Bovey Tracey increased th pace, and made the running hot. for La Quinta who gradually lost ground on a heavy ploughed field, and finished two lengths behind Bovey Tracey. Four lengths separated second and third. The Selling Hurdle Race Plate. Four years old, list; five years old, llstlOlbs; six and aged, 12 st 31bs. Winner to be sold by auction for £150. If entered to be sold for £100. allowed £ 5; if for £70, allowed lOlbs; if for £50 allowed 141bs. Two miles over eight flights of hurdles. Mr J W Philipps' William Bailey, list 31bs, E Morgan, 1: Mr F Bibby's Salvolatile, list 31bs, G Evans, 2; Mr D D Evans' BoveyTracey, 10st 6ibs (two pounds declared over), Mr Delme Davies Evans, 3; Mr C V Pryse Rice's Crackers, 12st 31bs, James Johns; Mr Dear's Breadcutter, list 3ibs, owner; Mr Robert Clarke's Specialty, list 71bs, owner There was a great slump made on Specialty, as the horse was considered by some as being dark," but its supporters were greatly disappointed in its per- formance. The race opened well, Bovey Tracey taking the premier position. Salvolatile was going at a good stride, and Crackers was also putting in good work. An excellent race was witnessed be- tween the two former horses, but William Bailey eventually proved successful by about three lengths. Four lengths separated second and third. William Bailey did not change hands at £50, and the highest bid for Breadcutter was £5 5s. The Tally-Ho Open Steeplechase Race. Four years old, list; five years old, list lOlbs; j six and aged, 12st. About three miles over banks. { Mr J Anthony's Ferry Lass," list lOlbs, Mr Ivor Anthonv. 1: Mr J W Phillips' be" Master Johnny," list lOlbs, T Rees, 2; Capt Pryse's "Chips," 12st, F Summers, 3. This proved to be the least interesting event of the afternoon, as the result was a foregone conclusion, providing Ferry Lass did not come a header at one of the banks. This she did not do, and consequently walked home with a double dis- tance to the good. Chips was soon out of the running, a field separating second and third, DEATH OF MRS SAUNDERS DAVIES. PAINFULLY SUDDEN END. The distressing news was received in Cardigan early on Saturday morning of the death of Mrs Saunders Davies, late of Pentre,Cardiganshire,which occurred under painfully sudden circumstances at Victoria Station,London, the previous evening. It will, doubtless, be remembered that Mrs Saunders Davies left Pentre. which is situated some six miles from Cardigan, about two or three years ago, in order to reside with her son, MrGwynne Davies, in Sussex. A telegram, bearing the sad news, was received by Mr A P Saunders Davies at Cilwendeg Park, on Saturday morning, and bt: departed for London in company with his brother, Mr Grismond Davies, who had but recently returned from South Africa, and happened to be on a visit to Cilwendeg Park, -by the 10 a.m. train from Boncath. We believe that the deceased lady, who was over 70 years of age, was accompanied by her maid at the time of her death. Her husband pre-deceased her over thirty years aa-o. Every sympathy is felt throughout the district for the bereaved family. CARDIGAN BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Cardigan Board of Guardians was held at the Union, St. Dogmells, on Thursday of last week, when there were present Mr B Rees (in the chair), the Rev J Williams, Messrs G Lewis, J Evans (Mount), T Colby, Lewis Davies, T H Williams, George Biddyr, Jonah Evans, J Hughes (Aberporth), J Evans (Verwig), and J Stephens, with the clerk (Mr D Davies). Master's Report —The master reported that the number of inmates in the house was 64, as com- pared with 74 in the corresponding fortnight last year. One pauper was admitted to the institution during the time, discharged 0, born 0, died 0. Thirty-one tramps had visited the Union during the fortnight as compared with 34 in the cor- responding time last year. Outdoor Relief.-According to the relieving officers' reports the amount expended on outdoor relief during the past fortnight was £116 13s 5d to 464 paupers; corresponding fortnight last year 2115 4s 6d to 461 paupers, giving an increase in the expenditure of £1 8s lid, and a decrease of 3 in the paupers. Amount in the relieving officers' hands :-Baynes. E2 19s lOd Griffiths, P,7 9s lOd. Balance at the Bank-It was reported that there was a balance at the bank in favour of the Union of P.1,096 10s 9d. The Question, of Tramps.-The Clerk said that in accordance with the instructions he had received he forwarded the resolution recently passed by the Guardians on the medical examination of tramps to the Local Government Board to ascertain whether the resolution was legal. He was in receipt of a reply to the effect tbat it was com- petent for the guardians to arrange for the daily examination of vagrants under the powers given them under See 28 of the Vaccination Act, 1867, to take measures for the prevention of the spread of small pox. A lengthy discussion followed. The Rev J Williams expressed the opinion that the reply of the Local Government Board did not cover the whole question. Had the guardians the power of transferring the tramps' from one public body to another. It was his opinion that when tramps were in the relieving officer's hands that they must be held responsible for them.—Mr Jonah Evans said that the Town Council should not criticise and censure the guardians but assist them. He was very proud indeed that the resolution which had been challenged had been discovered to be legal. Their Clerk had held that such was the case.—The Rev J Williams said that he proposed to move that the Local Government Board's opinion be obtained on the question that if their officer took the tramps to be examined had they the rights to refuse them tickets Providing it was decided that the assistant relieving officer could take a man to be medically examined and then re- fuse him a ticket, that woud settle the matter so far as he was concerned.—The Clerk stated that the Board were advised' by the Local Govern- ment Board that it was only under circumstances of grave urgency that would justify the admission of a small pox case into the union.—Rev J. Williams again put the question whether they had the right of transferring a tramp suffering from small pox after being taken by their officer to the doctor, to the hands of others. —Tire Mairman-inninted out that their officer did not undertake such a dittv.-The Clerk said that the assistant relieving officer was instructed to refuse tickets of admission to the Workhouse until the tramps had been medically examined. Provid- ing a tramp suffered from small pox the ticket would consequently be refused, and the man would, as a matter of course, come under the Cardigan urban sanitary authority, and it would be their duty to take charge of the case.—Rev J. Williams said that if the inspector of police took a tramp to the doctor he would be acting as an officer of the zll Board.—The Clerk explained that it would not be his duty to do so.—After a little more discussion the matter dropped, and the Rev J. Williams with- drew his motion.—The copy of a resolution passed by the Newcastle-under-Lyne Guardians suggesting an alteration in the Act to prevent tramps from going about the county was produced by the Clerk. -Mr T. Colby said that he would go into the matter, and briag it forward at the next meeting. CARDIGAN RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. A quarterly meeting of the Cardigan Rural Dis- trict Council was held at the Guildhall, Cardigan, on Saturday. Mr W. Picton Evans, chairman, pre- siding. There were also present Messrs T. Hughes (Aberporth), D. Jones, J. Evans (Mount), J. Evans (Llwynduris), G. James, Capt Morgan, and Bvan Williams, together with the Clerk (Mr D. Davies) the Sanitary Inspector (Mr D. B. Phillips), and the Surveyor (Mr D. Evans). Sanitary Inspectors Report. —The Sanitary Inspector reported as follows In different parts of the districts I found the following defects. At Llechryd the backyards of three houses were in a filthy condition owing to no drain being provided. Llechryd-isaf: Two houses unfit for habitation owing to dampness. Brynberth, Llangoedmore: Refuse from cow houses running to the roadside. A house called Pengraig is also unfit for habitation. I visited some gipsy tents at Llangoedmore. They have a custom of leaving dirty rags and rubbish about. which I consider an easy way of spreading infection. I insisted that the rubbish be burnt. The house complained of at Penguerris, Llandu- gwydd, is still in the same condition. Some dis- pute having arisen between the landlord and tenant as to which should execute the work. Unless the work is done soon, I shall be compelled to apply for a closing order. Abcrporth and Blaen- porth villages I found in a fair state. I discovered a few heaps of ashes scattered along the Bankydyffryn roadside, which was eventually cleared away. i consiaer tnat it is time the Bridge was completed. I should like to have the wall continued down to the bridge in order to proceed with the drainage. At Verwig I saw the notices served there last month hadbeen complied with. Improvements have been effected to the water supply, which has been completed in a satisfactory manner. The dis- trict at present is free from infectious disease.— The Chairman said that he did not think. the gypsies could be moved without the consent of Mrs- Vaughan, who owned the land. If she would help the Council it would be a different matter. The orders of the police, however, were that the gypsies should not encamp on one spot more than one night. It was a new nuisance. The sanitary in- spector was instructed to draw the attention oi Mrs Vaughan to the fact that the gypsies were constant- ly in a habit of encamping there.—The work to the wall in connection with the Aberporth bridge was held over until the summer. Quarterly -Accounts.-The highway surveyor's quarterly accounts were examined and passed. Isolation Rospital.-The third item on the agenda was the consideration of the isolation hospital re- port (if any) of the committee appointed to meet the Urban Sanitary Authority to consider their sug- ..J gestion to provide a joint. isolation hospital.—The Chairman said that nothing further bad been done in the matter as they were unable to procnre any land on which to place an isolation hospital.—Mr E Williams: How much land do yon require?— The Chairman: About half an acre. MrE Williams: Could we not purchase it!—The Chair- man NfIt without von nvn prepared to pay a very high prie. for tf) Mr JZ A*iii;n.j Are we eorn- pelled to provide thp ]-The Chairman There is no actual compulsion, but if a case of small pox broke out in the district there would be no place to isolate the case.Sotpc- land at Tremain was mentioned as a suiiable site for an isolation hospi- tal, and it was decided to duty consider the matter. Bonhdvffryn Wafer SupjjUg.—The Clerk stated that only one tender had been received for carrying out the work. The tender was from 12. Richmond- avenne, Bristol, and was considered in committee. The Council and the Board of Trade.—The Chairman said at the lat meeting a letter "was read from the Board of Trade with respect to the removal of material from the Aberporth foreshore, and their clerk was instructed to write a reply to the Board of Trade to the effect that the matter would be considered at the next meeting of the Council. An order had been pub- lished in the "Gazette," but they had no intimation of it previous to the letter being received. He would suggest that they write to the Board of Trade, stating that the "Gazette containing the order had not been before them until that day, and they had from time immemorial taken stones from the beech. If they could not get these stones they would he put to a great, inconvenience to obtain other material. They might, however, be able to obtain permission from the Board of Trade if they wrote in such terms. The removal of the stones did no damage to the shore.—Mr Evans, Llwvn- duris, proposed that the chairman and clerk appoach the Board of Trade on the matter.—Mr Evan Williams seconded, and the proposition was carried. Correspondence.—A communication was received from David Elias roadman, Blaenporth, asking for an increase in his wages. He at. present received 2s while other men had 2s 4d per day.—Mr E Williams spoke in high terms of the man. Elias was one of the best men in the district.—Mr D Jones: 1 have seen him go to work at o.oU a.m. on one occasion, so don't tell lie, here.—Cries of order! order!—Mr Evan Williams said that Elias was an honest and straightforward man. The helper on the road received 2-- 4d. He was a better man than many of those now receiviug 2s 4d per day He would propose that the application be grante(I.-riie Surveyor said that Elias had improved considerably in his work, but he thought that, his present wages should not be increased.— Mr Thos Hnghcs seconded Mr E Williams' proposi- tion.—Mr J Evans. Llwvnduris thought that the surveyor's opinion should be final. On the matter being put tothe meeting three voted in favour of the increase, and two against, consequently the applica- tion was granted.—Several bills were passed, and the Council rose. COUNTY SCHOOL.—A meeting of the managers of the Cardigan County School was held at the school on Monday, the Rev J Williams (chairman) presiding. There were also present: Mrs Phillips, Mirs Lewis, Messrs E H James, Ivor Evans, B Rees, 0 Beynon Evans, and Dr Stephens, together with the headmaster (Dr Rees) and the clerk (Mr J Stephens).—It was proposed by Mrs Phillips, seconded by Mr Ivor Evans, and passed that all bills presented be paid.—A communication was received from the clerk to the Pembrokeshire County Governing Body, recommending that the new science and art scheme be adopted by the various schools.—The Chairman remarked that the recommendation had already been adopted by them.—A letter was received from Mr H C Fryer, enclosing a cheque for £205 4s 6d, being the balance due to the managers for the current year. —The Clerk read a letter from Miss Williams, the cookery and laundry mistress at the school, in which she applied for an increase in her salary.. She at present received ZBO per annum, out of which sum she was compelled to pay her railway fare from Cardigan to Llandyssul and hotel expenses, in addition to paying for her apartments and beard in Cardigan.—The Chairman said that the general rule was that a notice of motion should be given to consider the matter at the next meet- ing. There was a certain difficulty, however, as it was a joint appointment between the managers of Cardigan and Llandyssnl, and a joint committeehad met at Newcastle Ernlyn, consequently he thought that joint action should be taken in the matter. He was of opinion that it would be advisable for their clerk to communicate with the friends at Llandyssnl and ascertain their feelings in the matter.—Mr Ivor Evans thought that the applica- tion was somewhat premature.—The Chairman was of opinion that they did not know exactly Miss Williams's position. Hotel expenses were very heavy, and she had been unable to secure lodgings at Llandyssul. When Miss Williams was appointed she did not know the exact amount of travelling she would have to do.—It was decided to ask Miss Williams to appear before the committee before further action was taken in the matter—The con- sideration of the value of the scholarships, and the places at which they are to be held, was deferred until the next meeting.—Dr Rees made an appli- cation on behalf of Mr Morgan, the science master, for the sum of Z10 for laboratory requirements.— Mr E. H. James proposed that the bill incurred by t,he provision of requirements be paid.—Mr 0. Beynon Evans seconded, and the proposition was carried. The holidays were fixed from April 11th until April 28th.Dr Rees said that Miss Williams had sent in a list of requirements for laundry work, which would cost between £15 and L20.-iNIr 0 Beynon Evans nro- posed that they ask for tenders from local trades- men to provide the necessary articles, subject, to the approval of the lady managers who were to form a committee and meet Miss AVilliams.-This proposi- tion was carried.—Mr 0 Beynon Evans drew attention to the fact that Miss William's name did not appear in the County School advertisement as cookery and laundry mistress.—It was decided that Miss Williams' name should appear on the adver- tisement.— The Chairman said that those children in the school who did not take an interest in ath- letics should not be compelled to pay the sixprnce as subscription money. They had adopted a resolution which forced them to take part in sports. The question should be optional.—Dr Rees observed that that would apply to many subjects in the school. Some children did not wish to learn French. <kc.,and they were a perfect nuisance.—i Mr E H James asked if many children had a conscientions objection to sports.—The Chairman said that every one had a right to entertain his own opinion outside the school. The question of ath- letics was one governed by them, whereas the school itself was governed by a scheme. He thought that the fee of 2s 6d for stationery, which also included the fee for athletics, was somewhat misleading.—The matter then dropped. THE REV J. WILLIAMS, CARDIGAN, AND THE EDUCATION BILL. With his usual courtesy the Rer J. Williams. minister of the Bethania Baptist Chapel, Cardigan, kindly consented to grant our Cardian reporter a special interview on Monday morning, and express his views on the' education bill at present being discussed in Parliament. The Rev J. Williams is too well known all over the district to require any introduction here. During the interview he said —While agreeing with one authority to deal with education, I object to the constitution of the authority proposed by the Government measure as not being in any wise representative and respon- sible to the public. In the second place I entirely disagree with the principle of maintaining the so- called voluntary schools out of the rates whilst not accompanied by any real and effective public pcontrol. I consider that if any school is supported by the public, it should also be controlled by them through their representatives. I object to the provision in a measure to call into existence new schools (if not largely impracticable) as really detrimental and mischievous to the best interests of education, and regard the multiplication of sectarian schools at the cost of the public as wrong in principle and ineffective in practice. The stand that will be taken, in my opinion, by the Noncon- formist churches will be against public money out of the rates being devoted to schools not under public control. This, no doubt, is the main question. Those are my general views on the matter.

Cardigan Unitarians. CENTENARY CELEBRATION AT CAPELYGROES. As briefly announced in our last issue, the Easter meetings of the Unitarian Association were held on Wednesday and Thursday, at Capelygroes, Cardiganshire. They were also the occasion of celebrating the centenary of the congregation, which was one of the first organised in South Wales on a Unitarian basis. The first minister was the Rev John James/who removed to Gelli- noen in 1815. He was well known during his long life as the foremost mainstay of his denomina- tion, and is still remembered outside his own community as a noted schoolmaster, reckoning among his distinguished pupils the late chief justice, Sir W. Milbourne James. Another noted minister of the church is still alive in the person of the Rev Thomas Thomas, J P, Green Park, Llandyssul, who retired in 1895 after having been in charge for nearly 40 years. Apart from his successful career as a minister, he takes rank also in the long succession of great Unitarian school- masters in Cardiganshire, beginning with David Davies, Castellhywel, and counts on the long roll of his pupils such ilames as Dr Gwenogfryn Evans, Dr Emrys Jones, Dr Garrod Thomas, and his brother, Mr Aeron Thomas M P, &c > There was a large attendance of members at the meeting, including the Rev Thomas Thomas, John Davies, Alltypacca R C Jones, Lam- peter W James, M A, J P, president, and secretary of the association J Hathren Davies, Cefncoed T A Thomas, Llandyssul L Williams, Gellionen D Rees, Pentre Rhondda D Evans, Cwmbach D Evans, minister of the church Professor Weatherall, M A, of Carmarthen College H Robinson, Abercynon; and E & Jenkins, a former minis- ter, now of Manchester College, Oxford. The meetings were also made noteworthy by the presence of the ReT W Copeland Bowie, secretary of the British and Foreign Unitarian Association, who made his first visit to the Cardiganshire churches. There was a preaching service on Wed. nesday evening. The committee met on Thursday morning for business, and later in the day the former minister, the Rev Thomas Thomas, gave an historical address, dealing with the origin of the church, the succession of its minisbers*,|and 'the progress of Unitarian ideas in the district. He was followed by the president of the association, acting in the place of the appointed preacher, the Rev R J Jones, M.A., Aberdare, who could not fulfil his engagement on account of severe illness. The preacher dealt with what the late Professor Henry Drummond defined as the three outstanding depart- ments of the Church, namely, criticism, dogmatism and evangelism, and illustrated the history of the Capelygroes congregation in the light of these principles. A public meeting was held in the afternoon, the chair being occupied by the president, who gave the Rev W Copeland Bowie a cordial welcome. Mr Bowie made an eloquent reply, dwelling upon the remediate lessons of the centenary meeting,the phenomenal existence of the Unitarian movement in Cardiganshire, and the great encouragement afforded to the progress of Liberal ideas by tbe trend of public opinion. In closing be referred to the present crisis in educa- tion, and dealt in an effective way with the Bill recently introduced by Mr Balfour. He was followed by Professor Weatherall, Revs J H Davies, D Rees, E E Jenkins, and John Davies. In the evening there was a service, when sermons were preached by Revs T J Jenkins and J H* Davies.

DOLGELLEY. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of the above Council was held at the Shire Hall, Dolgelley. on Saturday last, Mr John Evans (chairman) presiding. There were also present Messrs John Roberts (vice-chairman), Owen Jones, Hywel Pugh, Griffith Williams, Hugh S. Roberts, John Pugh Jones, Cadwaladr Roberts, J. R. Jones, Meyrick Roberts, E. J. Jones, and John Edwards; with Mr W. R. Richardson (acting clerk), Dr Hugh Jones (medical officer), and Mr John Edwards (inspector). LLWYNGWRIL WATER SUPPLY. Mr N. T. Kershaw, assistant secretary, Local Gov- ernment Board, wrote enclosing printed notices of an inquiry to be held at Llwyngwril on the 17th inst. in reference to the water supply, and requesting that the notices be affixed to the principal doors of each church and chapel in the contributory places to which the inquiry relates. Mr W. Lloyd sent in his monthly report of the gauging of Parkygwyddel springs. The total amount for the month was 205,320 gallons, or an average of 17,110 gallons per day. It was resolved that the Chairman, Vice-chairman, Clerk, Medical Officer, Messrs R. Ffoulkes Jones, David Tudor, Meyrick Roberts, Cadwaladr Roberts, and E. P. Jones be requested to attend the inquiry. Mr C. Roberts proposed that Mr R. Barnett be re- quested to assist the Clerk at the inquiry, and this was agreed to. SCAVENGING AT ABERGYNOLWYN. Mr Meyrick Roberts said that he thought that the matter of scavenging at Abergynolwyn and Jorris had been settled. Mr Cadwaladr Roberts said that with regard to the carting of refuse at Cwrt the contractor would be paid from the time he started carting. He considered the cost was rather high. Mr Meyrick Roberts said that tenders had been in- vited and the lowest accepted. Mr H. S. Roberts, Talyllyn, said that the amount was very high as compared with what was paid at Corris. Mr Owen Jones remarked that it had been ten- dered for, and they could not help themselves. The Chairman said the tender was made for the present year, and if they wanted to do anything they must wait till the end of the year. It was resolved that the parish of Talyllyn con- tribute toward the cost of scavenging at Abergyn- olwyn. APPOINTMENT OF CLERK. There were two applications for the post of Clerk, namely, trom Mr R. Jones Griffith and Mr R. Barnett. Mr E. Pugh Jones proposed that the appointment of Clerk be deferred until the end of the meeting, as there were so few present, but it was decided to pro- ceed with the appointment. Mr K. Barnett said that as there was only one applicant besides himself, he would withdraw his application. Mr J. P. Jones proposed that Mr R. Jones Griffith be appointed clerk. Mr W. R Richardson then informed the Council that by Act of Parliament they could only appoint as their clerk the clerk who had been appointed by the Board of Guardians, unless that person declined to act. Mr Cadwaladr Roberts asked why the clerk had not said that before. Mr W. R. Richardson said that no one had thought it worth while to inquire from him if he had been asked he would have said the same. Mr Meyrick Roberts proposed that the appointment be deferred for a month. Mr John Edwardi moved an amendment that the appointment be made at that meeting, since they had invited applications. The Chairman asked Mr Richardson if he would consent to stay a month if the appointment was de- ferred. Mr W. R. Richardson said that it was impossible for him to comply with the request. The Chairman seconded the proposition to defer the appointment for a month. On a division, Mr John Edwards' amendment was carried, and Mr R. Jones Griffith was thereupon elected. The position having been explained to him, Mr Griffith thought that the Local Government Board would not object to the present arrangement—that he should act as clerk of the Rural District Council and Mr Guthrie Jones as clerk of the Board of Guardians. He begged to thank the Council for his appointment, and pro- mised to carry out the duties to the best of his ability. BALANCE AT THE BANK. The Chairman of the Finance Committee reported that the balance at the bank in favour of the Council was Z217 19s lOd. Bills were presented for payment amounting to £68 16s 4d, leaving a balance in favour of the Council of Z149 3s 6d. DYFFRYN WATER SUPPLY. It was decided tha a special meeting of the Rural District Council be held on April 19th to consider the question of the Dyffryn Water Supply. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. The Medical Officer, in his monthly report, stated that he had visited Corris, and had examined several ot the dwelling houses. The privy accommodation of most of the houses in Bethania-terrace was defective. Properly constructed pail-closets should be provided. Two new pail-closets had been pro- vided at Glanddwyryd, but they were not properly floored, and the remedying of the defect should be insisted upon. At Pantycelyn and Glandwr, Lower Corris, the lower walls were in contact with the soil and very damp. This defect should also be remedied. The Medical Officer also presented his report for the year 1901. In the Dolgelley district, there was a population of 8,708 to 136,987 acres, as compared with a population of 8,902 in-1891, a decrease of 194 in 10 years. There were 218 births registered, equal to a rate of 25-0 per 1,000. There were 121 deaths registered, being at the rate of 13*8 per 1000. During the year, 256 cases of infectious disease had been notified to him, seven proving fatal. The number of infectious cases notified during 1900 was 50, but the increase was mainly due to the extensive outbreak of measles at Talyllyn. In the absence of an isolation hospital, all cases were treated without removal, and all possible precautions were adopted with a view of checking the spread of infection. It was impossible to report any real progress in carrying out schemes to remedy the defective water supplies which still existed in several portions in the district, with the exception of Bontddu water supply, which had been greatly improved by the carrying out of a new scheme. There were no public slaughter-houses in the district, and he had had occasion during the year to report upon the private ones. There were no registered common lodging- houses in the district, which, being of a rural cha- racter, the need for such was not greatly felt. Removal of house refuse was now done twice a week at Corris and Abergynolwyn, at the expense of the Council. With regard to housing, the medical officer stated it was gratifying to report that many of the defects reported upon had been remedied, but it must still be admitted that a great number of dwelling-houses had not yet been rendered habitable and wholesome. The population in the parish of Talyllyn, in the census of 1901, was 1,586, as com- pared with 1,679 in 1891, a decrease of 93. Forty- three births had been registered, equal to a rate of 27.1 per 1.000. There had been 37 deaths registered. a rate of 23.3 per 1,000. The number of deaths in 1900 was 27, or a rate of 16 per 1,000. The high death-rate, he feared, was due to defective hygienic conditions, and in particular to the condition of the dwelling-houses which he had so frequently described in his monthly reports. During the year, 199 infec- tious cases had been notified to him, none proving fatal. There were two cases of scarlet fever, but it was impossible to trace the source of infection. Some amount of good work had been done in the parish by improving several dwelling-houses, but some remained in the same condition. The new water supply at Corris had proved a great boon. He regretted that nothing had been done to improve the supply of Aberllefenni schoolhouse and neighbouring cottages, which he had frequently recommended. In conclusion, the medical officer said that the great need of the whole district was an improvement in the condition of the dwelling-houses. The water supplies of some villages, especially Dyffryn and Llwyngwril, also called for immediate improvement. -Mr Cadwaladr Roberts proposed a vote of thanks to Dr Hugh Jones for his report; and this was agreed to.-Mr Roberts also moved that a committee be appointed to consider the report and report to the next meeting of the Council, and this was agreed.to DIVISION OF LLAXGELYNIN PARISH. On the motion of Mr Cadwaladr Roberts, it was decided to oppose the division of Llangelynin parish. INSPECTOR OF NUIBANCB*8 REPORT. The inspector of nuisances (Mr John Edwards) reported that according to instructions he had made inquiries respecting scavenging at Corris and Aber- gynolwyn. At each place, the scavenging cart went round the district twice a week, and collected house refuse as well as the contents of the closet pails. The contractor at Abergynolwyn had ceased taking his cart to Cwrt, because nothing had been put out for him to take away. New closets were being erected and when they were finished he would again take his cart there. He (the inspector) could not account for the cost of scavenging being greater at Aber- gynelwyn than at Corris. The attention of the owner of Bethania-terrace, Corris, had been called 'I many months ago to the dilapidated condition of the privies, and he had since been served with a notice to replace them with properly constructed closets. The notice had not yet been complied with. HIGHWAY BOARD.—A meeting of the Highway Board was held immediately after the Rural District Council meeting, Mr John Evans (chairman) pre- siding.—The Surveyor called the attention of the Board to the damage caused to the road at Cwm Cowarch, owing to the river overflowing its banks.'— It was resolved that Mr Owen Jones and the Guard- ians from Mallwyd, with the Surveyor, visit the place and report to the next meeting of the Board.— The Clerk produced the estimate for amount required towards the maintenance and repairing of district roads for the half-year ending September 30th next. The amount required was £ 353 3s lid, equivalent to a rate of 2id in the £ on the assessable value of the district.—The Clerk was directed to apply to the County Council for a contribution towards the ex- pense of repairing Tynygroes bridge.—A letter was read from the Llanelltyd Parish Council calling the attention of the Highway authority to the dilapid- ated condition of the foot-bridges near Caecoch and Caebeudy.—It was resolved that the letter lie on the table.—The Surveyor was instructed to proceed with the work of repairing Iihydygorean bridge.—Mr John Pugh Jones moved that the best thanks of the Board be tendered to the Chairman for his services during the past year.—This was seconded by Mr Owen Jones and unanimously carried.

LLANRIIYSTYv. AWGRYM.—Gan fod yr byn a elwir yn Horticul- ture (garddwriaeth) yn cael cymaint o sylw'r dyddiau hyn, a chan fod yr ysgolfeistr presenol yn meddu ar wybodaeth eang o'r gangen hon o add- ysg, a chan fod gardd ardderchog gerllaw yr ysgoldy y gellir ei hehgor yn hwylus gan y deiliad presenol; beth pei phwrcasid at wasanaeth yr ysgolorion ieuainc fel y caffenl; fanteisio ar addysg eu hatbraw, mown ffurfiau mwy ymarferol nag a fedr efe fforddio yn briodol gyfranu iddynr, dan yr aMgylcbiadau presenol. Yn ddiamheu byddai hwn yn gam i'r iawn gyfeiriad, a gobeithiaf nad anwyb- yddir y syniad. FFAIR.-Cynhaliwyd ffair. Ebrill dydd lati di- weddaf, pryd y daeth nifer go dda o brynwyr a gwerthwyr i'r lie. Caed bin tra ffafriol a gwnaed masnach pur dda ar y cyfan—gwerthwyd yn llwyr bron, ac am brisiau da. Colled ddirfawr, yn ddiau, i'r amaethwyr yw gwerthu eu hanifeiliaid adref yn hytrach nac yn y ffair. Trwy eu bod yn anfon ond gwehilion yn unig i'r ffair daw pris yr anifeiliaid truain hyn yn bris safonol y farchnad ac y mae yn eglur ddigon y buasai y prisiau yn rbwym o fod yn uwch pe wedi eu selio ar yr anifeiliaid goreu. Ai gormod disgwyl i'n cymydog gwych ac athry- lithgar-y Cyngorwr D Morgan James-wasgu y mater hwn ar farn y wlad nes ei ddwyn i weitbred- iad yn ddioedi. Da genym gael ar ddeall fod Mr James wedi cymeryd y pwnc mewn Haw eisoes. CYFARFOD ADLONIADOL.—Cynhaliwyd cyfarfod adloniadol a chystadleuol yn yr Ysgoldy Genedl- aetbol nos Wener diweddaf, dan lywyddiaeth dde- heuig y Parch L D Lewis. Yn y prydnawn cafodd y plant a lluaws eraill bryd o de rhagorol, o drefniad yr ysgolfeistr, ac amryw foneddigesau a boneddig- igion eraill y rhanbarth gwledig hwn. Dymunwn yn arbenig longyfarch yr ysgolfeistr am ei antur- iaeth yn nghyd a'i lafur diflino yn mbarotoad y plant gogyfer a'r cwrdd hwyrol. Yr oedd ol llafur Ily i'w ganfod ar y dadganwyr a'r adioddwyr bychain, nes ennyn ein syndod a'n hedmygedd llwyraf. Yn wir, mae yma ddefnyddiau ardderchog; nid oes eisiau ond eu gwrteithjo a'n caboli er eu gwneud yn deilwng o lwyfanal1 eisteddfodau'r dywysogaeth. Gobeitbiwn na laesu'r dwylaw, ac y cawn sylwedd- oli nad oedd hwn ond ernes fecban o'r hyn sydd yn ystor. A mean y cyfarfodydd hyn yw dychafu chwaeth, a choethu meddyliau a syniadau plant.

+ DEVIL'S BRIDGE. PREFERMENT.—The Lord Bishop of St David's has offered the living of Drongwyn and Bettws Ifan, near Newcastle Emlyn, to the Rev W. E. Jones, of St Iago, Devil's Bridge, and we under- stand that the offer has been accepted. Mr Jones is to be congratulated on being singled out for pre- ferment so soon, and the parishioners of Bettws Ifan are to be congratulated also on their securing the services of one of the most sincere and well- meaning of clergymen. Mr Jones was educated at St Michael's College, Aberdare, and at the Univer- sity of Durham. Ordained nine years ago, for the first three years he held the curacy of Marshfield, near Cardiff, while for the last six years he has been at St Iago, Devil's Bridge. When he took charge of St Iago the church was in its infancy, and there were hardly any regular church-going families in the place; there was, however, plenty of scope for missionary work amongst a class who seldom attended any place of worship, and now Mr Jones will leave the young church firmly estab- lished, with several large families faithful mem- bers, and many others constant worshippers, care- ful and jealous of the good name of the church. This good result has not been brought about as is often the case by mere zeal for numerical strength, on the contrary Mr Jones has laboured incessantly by precept as well as by example. Mr Jones' earnest Christian life and timely exhortation will, we feel sure, prevail to make his ministry at Bron- gwyn and Bettws Ifan equally successfuil and appreciated; and all here (irrCsptctivc of sect) will unite in wishing him and Mrs Jones Godspeed and happiness in their new sphere of life.

+ Llanfihan gel -y,. Creuddin. EASTER VESTRY.-Tbe annual vestry was held at the Board School at 3 o'clock on Saturday after- noon, April 5th, the Rev J. P. Evans, vicar, pre- siding. The church accounts were audited and passed. The vicar, in a short address, thanked the churchwardens and other friends for their work during the year. He re-nominated Mr John Jones, Minffordd, as his warden. Mr Thomas Jenkins, ianiian, was re-elected parisb warden. Mr F. R. Roberts, Penywern, was also re-appointed lay elector, and the sidesmen are Mr Joseph Jones, Abermagwr, and Mr William Lewis Evans, Dolau- cennant. TALLY-HO !-Friday last was a day that will not be forgotten soon at this place. It is not too much to say that the events of that day are carefully written down in everybody's diary—to be handed down to the coming generations. The citizens turned out en masse to welcome the noble Captain, who immediately transmitted his plan of campaign to an aide-de-camp to lay siege to Banc Cennant, the home of Mr Reynard. Ultimately this clever stratagem proved successful, inasmuch as Reynard was prevented to give the slip to Devil's Bridge, and forced him to seek another city of refuge in the direction of Plinlimmon. Everybody enjoyed the grand turnout. Only a few of the farmers turned out to follow the hounds on horseback but Messrs Hughie Hughes, of Abertrinant, and Ted Wright, Pendre, have broken the ice and gave a very good exhibition of spurring their steeds, which greatly pleased the old women of the place, who cheered them enthusiastically as they were flying through the metropolis. AGRICULTURE.—In the evening of the same day the summer term of the agricultural class com- menced and ended, when Mr Edwards delivered the last but by no means the least of his series of lect- ures. After the Tally-Ho during the day, it is needless to state that everybody was in the pink of condition. Still, some are ever fond of lagging be- hind and keeping the lecturer waiting. And one thought at first that it was going to be a quaker's meeting, but that was broken up upon the arrival of a certain ohild, who was employed to amuse the elders by ringing the bell. At last, after Mr Davies, Penuwch Fach, bad been elected benchman, and after his rattling good speech, the lecture was delivered on "Cattle-breeding." After this, the usual catechising followed, or rather some of the students were invited to give their experience in this branch, others who had bad no experience whatever patched up something to say on the sub- ject, which fairly betrayed their ignorance. At last it broke out into an open debate, some even doubtinc the orthodoxy of the lecture. an/1 nlninlv I vsaid in the learned lecturer's face that he was wrong in a point or two. and even appealed to a butcher present for support, but the tradesman was up-to-date, and confirmed what the lecturer had said, others, however, murmured. However far the lecturer succeeded in enlightening his class, it may be said that he greatly enjoyed to hear the dexter- ous way some of them solved some mysterious enigmas. After the thanks and cheers to the presi- dent and lecturer, the term ended for the long vacation. Conjecturing from the signs of the times. wme have believed and received Mr Edwards' gospel-lime has reappeared in the district.

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