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Aberystwyth Town Council.
Aberystwyth Town Council. The New Breakwater. Medical Officer's Report. PROPOSED NEW LIBRARY. A meeting of the Aberystwyth Town Ooxm» cil was held on Wednesday morning at the Town Hall, when there were present the mayor (Mr. Isaac Hopkins) in the chair; Councillor E. H. James (ex-mayor); Alder- men W. H. Palmer, and E. P. Wynne; Councillors C. M. Williams, T. H. Euwards, T. J. Samuel, William Thomas, Captain D. James, G. Foseett Hoberts, Ü. Doughton, R. J. Jones, Daniel Thomas, J. Gibson, with Mr. C. Massey (assistant clerk), Mr. L. Ev- ans (borough accountant), and Mr. Rees Jones (borough surveyor.) THE MAYOR'S AUDITOR. Before the minutes were confirmed, Mr. T. H. Edwards referred to his nomination as Mayor's auditor, and his refusal of that posi- tion. When the Mayor asked him to ac- cept nomination he refused, yet in face of that the Mayor nominated him, and there had been some doubt the last day or two as to whether he should not be fined for not acting as Mayor's auditor. The .matter was now cleared up to a certain extent, and he was not to be fined, but he was to resign the position. He certainly objected to resigning a position he had never accepted, and which he had refused to be nominated for. The Mayor said Mr. Edwards did not re- fuse, but only laughed it out to him. He also thought that as Mr. Edwards had told the ratepayers in his address that he h&d a practical knowledge of finance, he would be paying him a compliment, and that it would be an honour to be the Mayor's auditor. Other members took part in the discussion, which assumed rather a somewhat warn; character. Mr. Edwards stated that he ob- jected to act as an informal auditor ,and he could not spare a week to devote to the wort. THE NATIONAL SHOW. An application by Mr. Lewis Pryse that the Corporation offer a prize at the Welsh Nat- ional Agricultural Show to be held in Aug- ust was referred to the Finance Committee. A CO-OPTED MEMBER'S COMPLAINT. A letter was read from Mr. W. R. Hall, a co-opted member of the Entertainments Committee, complaining of the unsatisfactory way in which the business off the General Purposes Committee was carried on by the Chairman, and the neglect and delay in call- ing meetings. The letter went on to refer to the greater knowledge of what was done in other towns possessed, by the co-opted members, and their more personal associa- tion with visitors. Mr. J. Gibson: The co-opted members on one committee I have been Oil have been a perfect nuisance. (Laughter.) Mr. R. J. Jones, chairman of the com- mittee, said he was surprised at the letter, and denied that there had been any neglect. He had looked upon Mr. Hall as pre-eminent- ly suited for the work of the committee, but not one suggestion of a tangible nature had yet emanated from him. PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMITTEE. The report of this committee contained a minute that the Chairman had received a subscription of £2 2s. from the Aberystwyth Agricultural Show Committee. A letter had been received from the Town Clerk, request- ing the committee to appoint three of its members to co-operate with three members of the Town Council already appointed, for the purpose of arranging all details necessary to enable premiums to be offered for plans, etc., for the new library, when the Chair- man, Mr. George Davies, and the Rev. G. Eyre Evans were appointed. The Chair- man had been requested to convey the thanks of the committee to Miss Marshall for her gift of books, and for the great in- terest she had taken in the institution. ISOLATION HOSPITAL SITES. A meeting of the Isolation Hospital Com- mittee met on Tuesday, March 15th., and after discussing the merits of two sites, in- structed the Town Clerk to make enquiries with reference to them, and to report thereon. The report was adopted. Mr. J. Gibson said the report of this com- mittee contained such a wealth of informa- tion that it was almost bewildering. Mr. C. M. Williams: It shows the activity of the committee. Mr. R. J. Jones, a member of the com- mittee, said he did not think it wise to dis- close the business of the committee, as it might interfere with the success of the neg- otiations. Mr. W. Thomas proposed that as one of the sites was Corporation property, being on the lower part of their own farm just above Llanbadarn churchyard, that the whole Council visit the spot in order that the mat- ter might be expedited. This was seconded, and carried. FOOTPATHS COMMITTEE. This committee reported having met Mr. E. A. L. Powell (acting for Mr. W. B. Powell), 011 Pen Dinas, on Wednesday, March 16th. and with him walked over and viewed the principal paths and ways on the hill, and the committee pointed out to Mr. Powell the several paths over which the public claim a right of way. After dis- cussing the respective rights of the public and the owners of the Nantoos Estate, with reference, to the paths in question, Mr. Powell suggest ell that the Council should furnish him with a list of the paths hitherto admittedly used by permission of the owners of the Nanteos Estate, accompanied by any proposal the Council might think fit to sub- mit, for permission to continue the use of the last mentioned paths, on payment of a rent thereof, and fencing off the paths from the adjoining land, to prevent tres- passing thereon. The committee recom- mended that the suggestion be acted upon. The committee also submitted for the con- sideration of the Council a suggestion made that it would be of advantage to the town were the summit of Pendinas, including the site of the ancient encampment, acquired, and with that obJect negotiations should be entered into with Mr. Powell. The com- mittee called attention to the untidy con- dition of the path leading from Pen Dinas to Piercefield, and of the roadway from Pen- parkau to Felinymor. and recommend that the same should be repaired forthwith. They further recommended that the Rallt footpath be also improved and repaired,. and that additional seats be provided and ex- isting ones repaired. The committee ap- pointed Mr. Daniel Thomas and Mr. W. R. Hall, with the Town Clerk and Borough Surveyor, to meet Mr. H. P. Edwards, with a view to arranging with the latter as to widening the public path leading through his field near Midway. The report was adopted. LIGHTING THE NEW PROMENADE. A meeting of the Public Lights committee held on March 17th, was convened to meet 1 Mr. Wood all, engineer of the Gas Company, 1 who gave his opinion as to how the new Promenade should be lighted, and offered, on behalf of the Gas Company to fix specimen lamps on the Promenade, free of cost, for the approval of the committee. TJhe com- mittee consented to the Company doing so, and the Borough Surveyor was authorised to obtain six new lamp columns. In. reply to Mr. T. H. Edwards, the Survey- or said the re-arrangement of the lighting of Bridge-street had not been carried out be- cause the lanterns had not yet been received. Mr. W. Thomas proposed that the Gas and Electric Light Companies be asked to t",11der for the lighting of the new promenade for a minimum perioc1 of three years. Alderman W. H. Palmer seconded, and this was carried, the committee's report being also adopted. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. Mr. W. P. Owen, solicitor, attended a meeting of this committee on March 18th, on behalf of the person reported by the Town Clerk at the last meeting of the Council to have removed flowers from a grave in the Cemetery, and against whom a summons :had been issued. Having heard Mr. Owen's explanation, and unler the special circumstances ,the committee in- structed the Town Clerk to withdraw the summons upon payment by the defendant of the costs incurred, and an apology being made by the defendant, with an undertaking not to repeat the offence. Plans submitted by Mr. David .Pierc* of "two new Penparkau were considered, and were recom- mended for approval by the Council. Messrs G. A. Watson and Co.. Ltd., Liverpool, hav- ing informed the Borough Surveyor that the quantity of kerb and channel stones order- ed was insufficient to forward direct by sea, the committee recommended that inasmuch as a further quantity would shortly be re- quired, that the( Borough Surveyor be authorised to ascerta- n terms for 100 to 120 tons of the material. The Borough Sur- veyor reported the result of an interview with Captain McGildowney, at which it was intimated that subject to the Council pro- viding a suitable wooden receptacle (about 12 feet long), for the sponges and drill appliances, etc., used in- connection with the guns on the Castle, the Council would be permitted to demolish and remove the powder magazine. The committee recom- mended that the terms be accepted, and that enquiries be made as to whether the Council would be allowed to retain the old materials. The committee made the follow- ing further recomniendations:(a) That in- structions be given to the Borough Surveyor to take the necessary steps to require the immediate removal of a wooden shed erected by Mr. H. Matthews, on land abutting on tho highway leading from Penparkau to Penybont. (b) That the shed in the Cemet- ery be removed from its present site to a lees conspicious site to be selected by the Borough Surveyor, as near as practicable to the wall on the south-eastern side of the Cemetery, (c) That the Borough Surveyor be instructed to prepare a list of surplus plant, etc., used on the Promenade exten- sion, or elsewhere, and that the same, with the horses no longer required, be offered for sale by public auction on the 6th May. next, and that Mr. J. E. James be instructed to sell. (d) That instructions be given to the Borough Surveyor to erect a wall connecting the retaining wall at the north end of the Hostel with the sea wall. The report of the Sanitary Committee was read and considered by the committee. Alderman E. P. Wynne complained of the disgraceful state some of the streets of the town in rainy weather vowing to defective down pipes and troughings. The inspector (Mr. James Evans), who was present, said he thought there had been a great improvement in many of the streets. With some of the heavy showers they had had in the month of March It was impossible that. the troughings could take all the water. Mr. T. J. Samuel supported the statement of the inspector Mr. T. H. Edwards drew attention to the state of the flagging in Great Darkgate-street and the need of laying channelling in Queen s- road from the Town Hall to the Lifeboat house. FINANCE COMMITTEE. This committee recommended bills, etc., amounting to E379 9s. Od., also the pay- ment of half-year's interest on the fallowing loans, due from the Corporation 10th April, 1904:— Less. Principal. Interest. Income Tax. £ £ s. d. £ s. (1- Borough Fund 2.7Q0J. 40 10 0 38 12 11 General District 13.680 205 4 0 195 15 10 Water Works 13.675 205 2 6 195 14 6 Harbour 6,800 102 0 0 97 10 4 WorkmensHouses 2,850 41 4 9. 39 6 7 The following renewals of leases were recom- mended by the committee:—Mr. Thomas Davies' premises, No. 26, Portland-road: Rev. William Jones, premises, No. 24, North-parade, and stable and coach house, Portland-road; Mrs. Michael Evans, prem- ises Nos. 29 and 31, High-street; Miss Evans and Mrs. Margaret Williams, prem- ises. No. 30 and 32, Prospect-street, work- shop Prospect-street, and 23 South-road. The report was adopted. THE RATEPAYERS" ASSOCIATION A meeting of the sub-committee appointed in the matter of the reply by the Council to the report of the Ratepayers' Associa- tion upon the Corporation accounts was held on March 22nd. The sub-committee proceeded with the consideration of the report of the Association, and a further meeting will be convened at an early date. THE NEW BREAKWATER. A committee of the whole Council was held at the breakwater works on Saturday, March 26th, and accompanied Mr. A. T. Walmisley, the engineer, over the net- works. The committee now recommended that the stone filling inside the new break- water be raised to a height of 5 feet, as recommended by the engineer, at an addi- tional cost of £231. The same committee recommended that the Borough Surveyor be instructed to pre- pare and complete a footpath to lead down past the back of Graiggoch to the new Pro- menade, and that the present steps be re- moved, and to continue the excavations on the north-west side from the magazine to the entrance by the north-west tower. Mr. J. Gibson said he would like to ask the Surveyor whether it was not definitely decided that tht\ camera point should be concave, and not convex as it was now. Mr. C. M. Williams while admitting that it would be well in future to have definite resolutions on matters of this kind, was of opinion that in this case the Surveyor had carried out his instructions. The Surveyor said he never heard any suggestion as to making the j oint a con- cave. In reply to questions, the Purveyor said they now had thirteen feet clear space at that spot. The recommendations were adopted. MARKETS COMMITTEE. At a meeting of this committee held on March 29th, the Surveyor presented a re- port, with plan and estimated cost of pro- posed improvements at the slaughter house and the Smithfield. The Surveyor was in- structed to visit the Carmarthen cattle market, and the committee decided to defer consideration of the report, pending a further report by the Surveyor. MEDICAL OFFICER'S ANNUAL REPORT A meeting of a committee of tile, Council, convened to consider the annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1903 was held on March 29th. he; committee opened the tenders received for the 50 seats required for the Promenade, and recommended that the tender of Mr. Evan Owen, at the price of £ 1 4s. lid. per seat be accepted. The committee also opened the tenders received for kerbing and channelling, and recommended that the tender of Messrs. G. A. Watson and Co., of Liverpool, at the price of tl66 9s. 2d. be accepted. The following recommendations on the Medical Officer's report were made:— That the Borough Surveyor be asked to pre- pare and submit at an early date a report upon a water carriage system of drainage of Penparke. That the Borough Surveyor be asked to obtain a quotation for supplying a portable travelling disinfect or. That the Medical Officer be requested to prepare and submit a report upon such houses in the Borough as he considers unfit for habitation. That the Borough Surveyor be instructed to give special attention to the disposal of the .town refuse. That the Borough Sur- veyor be instructed to prepare a scheme for the improvement of the state of the brook which leads from Plascrug and passes in its course the Drill Haall. Mr. J. Gibson asked if the Surveyor had received a notification that the person whose tender had been accepted for seats did not intend taking up the contract. The Surveyor replied that he had. Mr. J. Gibson complained that on the morning following the* committee at which the tenders were opened he saw the amounts of the various tenders and the names of the persons who had tendered on a slip of paper, which was public property. Mr. C. M. Williams said he hoped in the interest of the public members would not divulge the figures of any tenders until the contracts had been taken tip. After a brief discussion on the recommen- dations arising out of the Medical Officer's report, the committee's report was adopted. PROPOSED NEW LIBRARY. A meeting of the committee appointed to arrange details as to the preparations of plans, etc., for the proposed new Library was held at the Corporation offices on March 24th. The committee recommended that the Borough Surveyor be instructed to prepare a sketch plan showing the following accommodation:—Library of 50 feet in length, room for librarian and reading room on the ground floor, and an art room on the first floor. The committee recommended that ten feet of land be retained out of the piece of land proposed to be leased to Miss Evans so as to give a total depth of 110 feet for the new site for the Library. ■—J-
CARDIGAN.
CARDIGAN. Anniversary Meetings.—The) annual anni- versary meetings of Capel Mair were held on Sunday and Monday night. The Revs. Gwylfa Roberts. Llanelly, and J. T. Phillips, Hebron, preached to large congregations. Confirmation.—The Lord Bishop of St. David's held a confirmation service at St. Mary's Church on Wednesday in last week, and administered the rite to fifty-four can- didates. The Rev. D. W. Herbert, B.A., Tremain, acted as Bishop's chaplain, and the Revs. D. J. Evans M.A., and Thomas Ev- ans, B.A.? Cardigan, conducted the service. The candidates came from the following parishes:—St. Marys, Cardigan, 14; Llan- dugwydd, 3; Manordeifi, 5; Aberporth, 5; St. Dogmells, 8; Llangoedmore, 3; LIch- ryd, 6; Capel Colman, 1; Eglwyswrw, 6; Troedyraur, 1; Bettws Evan 2. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. A meeting of the Cardigan Board of Guardians was held on Thursday at the Board Room, Union Workhouse, when there were present Mr. B. Rees (chairman) pre- siding; Captain T. W. Williams, Messrs. Thomas George, Lewis Davies, Thomas Hughes, Aberporth; Thos. Lewis, H. O. DaVies, James Evans, Verwick; Jonah Evans, John Rowe, James Adams, W. Picton. Evans, Wm. Edwards, Thomas Evans (Cardigan), and Thomas Colby, with Mr. D. Davies (clerk). Captain Richards (master). The House.—The Master reported the number of inmates in the House to be 50, as against 62 last vear. Daniel G. Mathias had died during the fortnight. The num- ber of vagrants relieved dminor tho mg weeks luji year. The number relieved during the quarter day ending Lady Day was 08 as compared with 19;¿ the corres- ponding quarter of the previous year. Mr. .Liewis Bo wen, Clynfiew, had presented a picture of the late Colonel Lewis, sometime Chairman of the Board of Guardians to be hung up in the Board Room. For this presentation, the Master thanked the re- latives. Financial.—It was reported that the balance at the bank in favour of the Union was 6s. The amount of out-relict administered during the past fortnight was £15 IPs. 4d. to 4ol paupers, the amount paid the corresponding fortnight of the pre- vious year being £114 10s. 9d. to 441 paupers. No Plans.—The Clerk reported that the plans of the proposed structural alterations at the Workhouse had not yet been pre- sented, and the matter was therefore ad- journed for a fortnight The Vagrancy* Question.—The Clerk read a circular letter he had received from the Carmarthen Union, which stated the Union had for some time been endeavouring to cope with the vagrancy question, which had assumed a serious aspect there. No local cuse could be attributed for the increase, and which, probably, the Cardigan officials had noticed and experienced the same difficulty in dealing with it. With a view of abating the nuisance, vagrants were de- tained for two nights and made to break the maximum quantity of stone. None were discharged on Sundays, but even these measures had failed to produce the desired effect. This was due to the want of uni- formity in the carrying out of the regula- tions in the Unions of the three counties Until more powers were obtained, as much as possible in diminishing the nuisance should be done by strict adherence to one system.—In reply to Mr. Picton Evans, Clerk stated they could only impose a task of 4 cwt. of stone.—The Chairman said he had seen in the papers that Newport had decided to impose a task of 6 cwrt.—The Clerk said they now detained the tramps for one night, and did not discharge on Sun- days.—Mr. T. H. Williams said they would have no room if the tramps were detained for more than one night.—Mr. W. Picton Evans said he did not see why these people should tramp the country as they did, when hawkers, who wished to make an honest living by selling their goods, had to have a license. These fellows also ought to have a license, and should they be without it they should be taken up as vagrants.—Mr. T. H. Williams asked could they not ask the Carmarthen Guardians to support some parliamentary bill.—Mr. T. Colby said it seemed to him that if they made the task harder and the Workhouse more uncom- fortable they would only go to another House. That would not reduce the number of tramps. The Government must bring some bill in to diminish the number.—A member: And send them to China (laughter.) —Mr. Jonah Evans said he was in favour of certificating the tramp. He thought this was the only way by which they could make a distinction between those looking for work and those habitually tramping.—Mr. J. Adams: There is no need for any tramping at all.—Mr. W. Picton Evans said he thought they ought to reply to the circular in favour of uniform regulations. As con- ditions at present stood if tramps were badly treated here they would only go to a work- house where there was less work. As far as the question generally was concerned, he thought it was a matter to be treated by Parliament and not by local bodies. He did not think uniformity among the different j unions would be a remedy altogether—he did not think anything would be without the assistance of Parliament—but it would be something towards preventing the pre- sent inroad of tramps about the country.— The Chairman said most tramps were not enquiring for work. He exclaimed to one, Why you are begging always," and he replied that if he (the Chairman) only com- menced he would be begging always.—Mr. Picton Evans proposed that they reply they were cognizant of the nuisance arisen, a.nd agreed that the Board of Guardians ought to be invited to join together and arrange similar regulations throughout.—Mr. T. H. Williams seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. Treat to the Inmates.—The Ladies' Work- house Committee made an application to give a treat to the inmates on April 15th.— Mr. T. H. Williams proposed that the ap- plication be granted, with thanks.—Carried unanimously. The Appointed Day.—A letter was read from Mr. Davies George, clerk to the.Pem- brokeshire County Council, stating the ap- pointed day had been postponed until the 1st of June.—The Clerk said he would like to know whether the day would be further postponed.—The Chairman said it was very probable it would be again postponed until September.
:TREGARON.
TREGARON. Theft of a Coat.—-Wm. Cummins, tramp, hailing from Devon, was brought up in cus- tody on Tuesday before Mr. D. J. Williams and Dr. Morgan, charged with stealing a coat on the previous day, the property ot Wm. Jenkins. Tafern Newydd, Llanddewi- brefi.—Sergeant Davies conducted the case. —Jenkins said he went to Pont Llanio on Monday morning, and left his mackintosh on a wall near the Creamery office. In the afternoon it was missing, and in consequence of what he heard, he went after defendant He caught him near Nantdderwen, carrying a mackintosh under his arm. Witness told Cummins that it was his coat, and in reply Cummins said that he did not mean to take it.—Mr. Stephen Jones, coal merchant, said that he saw prisoner on the day in question near the station lounging about in company with another man. A short time after- wards he saw prisoner near the Creamery, carrying a. parcel. Prisoner said that he took the coat from an ash-pit near the Creamery, and as it was torn he thought it might have been thrown out of the house close by.—P.C. Williams explained that rubbish was thrown on the spot indicated, and in reply to the Bench said it was quite possible that the wind might have blown the mackintosh off the wall.—The Bench gave prisoner the benefit of the doubt, and discharged him. Competitive Meeting.—A successful com- petitive meeting promoted by the members of the Wesleyan Chapel was held on Monday evening. The Rev. Morgan Evans, pastor of the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, pre- sided, and Mr. T. Jones, Post Office, proved a splendid conductor. There was a large audience, and the competitions brought forth some splendid talent. The adjudicat- ors were as follows:- Music, Mr. M. De Lloyd, Aberystwyth; prose. Rev. J. Humph- reys, Aberystwyth; miscellaneous, Rev. Berwyn Roberts. Lampeter, and the Rev. E D. Thomas, Borth. Miss Nance Jones, Post Office, and Miss Jeno Jones, Empor- ium, were the accompanists, and the duties of treasurer and secretary were ably per- formed by Mr. David Davies, Isfryn, and Mr. David Williams, Well-street, respectively. The following is a list of awards:—Octette, Pie mae y naw," eight parties competed, and the prize was given to Mr. Peter Dav- ies, Llanddewi, and friends. Four parties entered for the rendering of Y Bwthyn ar y Bryn," and the prize was given to Mr. Peter Davies and friends. The prize for the rendering by a duett of Dring, dring i fyny" was divided between Miss Maggie Davies and Mr. Evan Davies, Caetydr; and Mr. W. D. George and Miss M. E. Jones, Pant-re. Much interest was taken in the open solo competition, and after good ren- derings by seven competitors the first prize was given to Mr. D. H. Williams. Lampeter, and the second to Mr. Jones, Ferndale. Solo for boys under 14 years, "Mae deisiau di bob awr," Johnny Davies, Caetydur. Solo for girls under 14 years, Fendigedig lesu," Miss Gassier Davies. Caetydur. Five com- petitors entered for the. recitation of Gwron y Connemaugh," and the first prize was given to Miss Richards, Llanfair, and the second prize to Mr. T. J. Jones, C.M., Llanwnen. Master David Evans, Bristol House, Llanddewi, won the prize For recit- ing in Mlaen," and for reciting" Y iry- fyn bach" Miss Cassie Davies, Caetydur, was given the prize. For the best four verses on "Gofgolofn Henry Richard," there were six competitors, and the prize was awarded to Miss Richard Hughes, Llys- caron. The prize for the best explanation of place names in Tregaron Union was awarded to Mr. Islwyn Evans, Chapel-street. For answering six questions on the chief occur- rences in March the prize was divided be- tween Mr. J. Francis Evans, Llanddewi, and Mr. Islwyn Evans, Chapel-street. The proceeds of the meeting will be devoted to a harmonium fund. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The last meeting of the present Board was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday, Mr. Evan Evans, Lledrod, presided. There were also urnrarnt Mtinnimm ta~ "|! "— Evans, Caron Lower; Peter Davies, Llan- geit-ho; Evan. Lloyd, Biaenpenua.l; .Lewis Uliver, Ysbytty; David Williams, Bettws Leiki: D. jLodw-ick, Gartheii: Hugh Her- bert. Nantcwnlle; Wm. Owen. Lledrod Upper; Evan Evans, Ystrad-meurig; Thos. Davies, Gwynfil, D. Davies, Doithie United: J. Lloyd (clerk), Mr. Morgan (master), Rees Rowlands (relieving officel-), S. Tregonning. and Morgan Jones (surveyors), Dr. Morgan (medical officer), and Mr. Peter Williams (treasurer.) A Pauper's Death.—The Master men- tioned the case of David Lewis, aged 28 years, known as Dafydd Lone," a native of Ysbytty Ystwyth, who had died at the Work- house. It had been, the custom, said the Master to take these poor persons back for burial to their native districts, the expense being borne by the Guardians themselves, and he hoped that no exception would oe made in this case.—Mr. Rees Evans said that he did not think that the Guardians should pay for this extra cost, as he thought that as they sacrificed their time, the rate- payers should bear the expense. It did not occur often, and he agreed that these poor inmates should be taken back for burial to their native place. Mr. David Davies, Gorwydd. proposed that a sum of £ 1 be de- voted towards the burial expenses, and this was agreed to. Tenders.—The tender of Messrs. Edwards, Evans and Co for supplying coal to the Workhouse for six months was accepted, and also the tender of Mrs. Thomas, Lampeter, for meat. Maintenance of Relatives.—The Master who is also collector of relatives' contribu- tions toward the support of paupers report- ed that during the past three months L52 18s. had been collected, whilst the arrears amounted to £81 4s. 9. A number of cases were. taken into consideration, and instruc- tions given. Vagrants.—A circular letter from the Carmarthen Union was read which referred to the serious aspect the Vagrancy question had assumed in their Union. Not only were the tramp cells at the Workhouse full every night, but the accommodation afforded by the lodging houses in Carmarthen was )1I- sufficient. Although they have detained tramps for two nights, and refused to dis- charge them on Sundays, these measures do not produce the desired effect, Such fail- ure in their opinion was due to the want of uniformity in carrying out the regulations, and they now appealed for combined action. —In reply to Mr. D. J. Williams, the Mas- ter stated that at present tramps were re- quired to break 3 cwts. of stones.—Mr. W'l- liams thought that their present task .liould be increased. The Lampet-er Union gare them 4 cwt., and they now intended to give them 6 cwt. of stone. There was a very large proportion of thetse good for noth- ing who would do nothing but tramp about the roads, and it was a great pity that rate- payers had to maintain such persons.—The Clerk pointed out- that the danger was that there was a possibility of them going to sleep in hay-lofts.—Mr. Williams: We have the police to look after them.—The Master stated that if their task was increased he would require assistance, as they gave him no end of ti,ouble.-I-Itimately Mr. Wil- liams proposed that the tasks of tramps be increased to 4 cwti;, remarking that they had better petition Parliament to send tramps out to South Africa instead of Chinese.- Several members: Quite right.—Mr. Wil- liams' resolution was then agreed to. Votes of thanlis.-Alr. D. J. Williams re- minded the Board that this was the last meeting of the present Board, and proposed a vote of thanks to the retiring Chairman, Mr. Evans. He was proud to say that of the past three years, the last had been the most successful. Everything had been going on satisfactorily, without any ill-feeling nor division, which was due in no small degree to the able manner Mr. Evans had performed his duties.—Mr. Peter Davies seconded, and the vote was carried unanimously.-—Mr. Evans. in acknowledging, thanked the mem- bers for their kind expressions. They had, acted very generously towards the poor, but it was quite the reverse with the tramps. (Laughter). They had, he must admit, car- ried out their work slowly, but it was in an impartial way. and every case was consider- ed on its merits. He also wished to thank Mr. Davies, the vice-chairman, for his sup- port.—Mr. D. J. Williams took the oppor-, tunity of giving a farewell to the members who would not be on the new Board, and said he regretted their departure, as they had spent a most happy time together.— Mr. Rees Evans, one of the retiring members responded, and remarked that a great deal of untruths had been circulated lately with regard to the salaries of officers, etc. He agreed that their officers must be liberaUv paid if they expected them to do their work honestly. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. The vice-chairman, Mr. Peter Davies, Caerllugest, presided over a meeting of this Council, held on Tuesday. A Nuisance.—The Sanitary Inspector (Mr. J. P. Rees) reported that a horse belongilig to a party of gipsies had died near Llanio- issaf, and that the carcase had been left on the roadside, thus causing a great nuisance. —P.C. Williams also gave the same informa- tion, and the Inspector was requested to abate the nuisance, and a summons was ordered to be issued against the gipsies.
LL4N^BYTiIER.
LL4N^BYTiIER. Home-coming.— Arrangements are now being made towards giving Mr. Alban Dav- ies-Evans. youngest son of Colonel Davies- Evans, Highmead a hearty reception on his return home from South Africa. Mr. Davies-Evans went through the recent war happily unscathed, and this is his first visit home. Rural District Council. — The usual monthly meeting and the last of the old Council was held at the Board Room, Lam- peter on Saturday last. The Chairman, Mr. D. H. James. Belibedw presided. There was no business for transaction, the meeting having been called for the purpose of sign- ing the minutes of the previous Council, and passing a few bills. Before dispersing, Mr. David Davies, Velindre, proposed a vote gf thanks to the retiring chairman, and vice- chairman, Mr. D. H. James, and Mr. David Evans, Cilgell. for the able way they had discharged their duties during the past year. Mr. Lewis Davies. Llancrwys seconded. Mr. James and Mr. Evans suitably acknow- ledged.—Mr. David Davies remarked that although this was the last meeting of the Council, yet he was glad to find that all tha old members who had sought re-election had been successful, and at the next Council there would be very little change. Tea Party and Entertainment.—The an- nual tea-party in connection with the Bap- tist denomination took place on Good Friday it being the day upon which this treat is always held. This year's arrangements were no exception to the rule, and as usual every- thing had been done towards making the event a succes. A splendid spread. given by the members of the congregation, a good share of the cost being borne by Mr. Thos. Evans. coal merchant, had been laid on the tables, and needless to state every- body seemed to have thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The tables were presided over by Mrs. Francis, Brynhyfrvd, Mrs. Evans, Tanygraig; Mrs. Cross Hands; Mrs. Davies, The London House; Miss Evans. Emporium, Miss Lloyd. Bwlchyronen, and the Misses Jones. Temperance. Unfortun- ately, rain prevented the children from playing their games, but, nevertheless, they had a splendid entertainmert in the even- ing. The pastor, Rev. W. T. Francis, pre- sided, and there was a good gathering. Solos were given by Mr. George Evans. Chapel House, Miss Getta Lewis and Mas- ter Myrddin Lewis School House, quartettei by parties, conducted bv Mr. J. D. Jones Aberystwyth, Miss H. M. Davies, Board School. Mr. J. Davies, Eithinduon.and Mr. D. Lewis C.M. and part songs by the con- gregational choir conducted bv Joeua Evans, Mill.
QUAY.
QUAY. Medical Appointment.—Out of the 30 ap- plicants for the post of second assistant at the Carmarthen Lunatic Asymm, Mr. Wal- ter T. James, M.B.. Ch.B., was appointed. Dr James is a young man of sterling qualit- ies and high intellectual attainments, hav- ing distinguished himself in all branches of his profession. He is the son of the lat;& Mr. W. James. Manchester House, New Quay, and was educated at New Quay Board School. King Edward School, Birmingham, and Edinburgh University. At the sam meeting of the committee the Rev W. Griffiths, Congregational minister, New Quay, was appointed to the chair. Marriage.—A marriage took place at St. Paul's Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, Aberystwyth, on Wednes- day morning, the contracting parties being Mr D. J. Davies, grocer, Pontihydygross, and Miss Annie Davies, daughter of Mr John Owen Davies, Cambrian House, New Quay. The officiating ministers were the Revs. D. M. Davies, New Quay, and J. Pearce, Pontrbydygroes. The bride, who was given away by her father, was auended by Miss Dora Davies.anc1 Miss M. A. Davies (sisters) as bridesmaids, and Mr J. Williams Davies, Cwm- ys>twyth, acted as best man. After the ceremony, the party sat down to breakfast at Holyrood, Terrace-road, where felicitous speeches in honour of the bride and biidegroom svere made Later in the day Mr and Mrs Davies left for London, where the honeymoon will be spent. Soiree.—On Friday afternoon last. a soc- ial tea fete was held at the Towyn Vestry where a great number of people congregated to partake of the delicious things prepared by the lady members of the Towyn Chapel. After the inner man had thoroughly enjoyed himself, the tables were cleared for the evening's entertainment. Rev. D. M. Dav- ies occupied the chair, and after a brief and pithy address, the programize was pro- ceeded with. The following were the items: —Pianoforte solo by Miss Ryda Rees, trio by Miss Davies and party, recitation by Mr. Stanmore Lewis; impromptu dialogue, Iraemus Jones and E. T. Evans; solo, Y Fam a'r Baban," by the Chairman (encored). Selections from the gramophone; banjo solo, Captain Davies, Towyn Point (encored); solo Deio Bach Miss Dora Danes: piano- forte solo. Miss M. E. Jones: solo, The Holy City," Miss Jones, Loyalty trio. Ti wyddest- beth ddywed fy nghalon Miss Davies. and party; solo, Hen Ffon fy Nain," the Chairman: pennillion singing, Mr. Jenkin Jones, A.C.P.. Brynamman: read- ing. Rev. Aerwyn Jones pianoforte solo, Miss Maud Lloyd. After the usual vote of thanks a very enjoyable evening was brought to a close.
LLANBADARN FAVVR.
LLANBADARN FAVVR. [Othei Local News on inside Pages ] THE EASTER VESTRY was held in the choir vestry room of the Parish Church on Easter Mon- day at 7 p.m., the Rev. N. Thomas, vicar, presiding. —The following were re-elected churchwardens for the coming year, viz. W. A. JliJler, Henblas (vicar's warden); Robert Pateman. Bronpadarn Cottage; Thomas Thomas. Pwllbobi; and John Thomas, Tanyfynwent (parish wardens). The Chairman complimented the vestry on the wisdom of re-electing the old wardens, tor they were the best four that could be elected. During the past they attended so well to their duties, and co- operated so admirably together, that be felt quite proud of them, and was exceedingly glad to find them in office for another year. — Capt. Cosens, of Bronpadarn, was re-elected lay elector. John R. Thomas, ^Quebec-road Richard Jones, Prospect- place; Thomas Richards, Pwllhobi; and John Roberts, Lluest, were appointed sidesmen. In addition to the churchwardens and sidesmen (who are ex-officio members), the following were elected members of the Church Council :—E Simon, Edward E. Jones, W. A. Miller, junr.. John Hamer, David Evans, Thomas Richards (Quebec-road), T. W. Edwards, and David Jacob —The Vicar pro- posed a very hearty vote of (Vnnksto 1 hp church- wardens and all the officials of the church, which was carried unanimously and with great enthu- siasm.—Mr W. A. Miller responded, and said that. it was with great pleasure that they did all they could for the Qhurch, and
Welsh National Agricultural…
Welsh National Agricultural Society. MORE FLUTTERING IN THE CAR- MARTHEN DOVECOTE. A meeting of the council of the United Counties Agricultural Society (Carmarthen Pembroke, and Cardigan) took place at the Boar's Head Hotel, L'armartheu, on Satur- day, Mr. C. Morgan Richardson, Noyadd Wilym, presided. The Chairman said the secretary (Mr. D. H. Thomas) had read letters from members with respect to the resolution passed at the last meeting in regard to the starting of the so-called Welsh National Agricultural Show at Aberystwyth without consultation with the older societies in the Principality. Mr. J. C. Harford, of Faicondale, Lampeter, agreed with the views of the United Counties Society, and Mr. W. Buckley Roderick, Llanelly, felt that the Aberystwyth people should not have adopted the title of the Welsh National Agricultural Society with- out the general consent of the representa- tives of other agricultural societies in Wales. He suggested that a printed form of resolu- tion, containing a strongly-worded protest against the adoption of the title, be sent to every agricultural society in South Wales, and that a copy of the resolution, together with the names of the societies adopting it, be sent to every Welsh member of Parlia- mentt The Chairman said the resolution of protest passed at the last meeting had been forwarded to several societies. Some of them, however, had already adopted a simi- lar resolution, amongist them being the Pem- brokeshire Society and the South Wales Society of Black Cattle Breeders. A great deal had been said about the action taken by the United Counties Society, and some people had attributed it to jealousy. (Laugh- ter). He thought they could say very plain- ly that it was not owing to jealousy, but because the scheme had been started on a wrong foundation. Their views were well expressed by Mr. Buckley Roderick. They had every confidence in the future of their own society, for it had come to stay. (Hear, hear.) The Aberystwyth was one that could never be a national show, and it could only have the probable effect of doing some amount of harm to the United Counties Show whilst doing no real good to them- selves. No leading landowner in South Wales had joined the new association, and it was very marked that no representative from Carmarthenshire or Pembrokeshire at- tended the House of Commons conference. The Chairman then read a letter from Mr. Lewes T. Loveden Pryse, secretary of the new scheme, regretting the resolution pass- ed by the United Society, and that the latter's chairman should have abused a smaller and younger society. The Chairman appealed to them to say whether he had been in the least degree personal at the last meet- ing. (Cries of "No.") When he saw that letter of Mr. Loveden Pryse he turned up the reports of the last meeting and was as- tounded at hib own moderation. On the following day the secretary received another remarkable letter from Mr. Loveden Pryse as follows:— Dear Sir,—I this morning received from a member of the United Counties Society a letter enclosing a circular signed by you as secretary and dated February 18th, in which the following sentence occurs:— The attention of the Council having been called to the proposal of the North Car- diganshire Agricultural Society to form their society into a National Agricultural Society, etc.. etc.' Further reference of the same sort was made in the proposition to the North Cardiganshire Agricultural Society. I think it my duty to warn you that in sending out these circulars you are liable to legal proceedings. It is open to a person at a private meeting to make a false statement about another person or society, as the occasion is privileged, but it is a very different matter sending a circular round, not even marked Pri- vate," containing that false statement. I must ask you to contradict this wherever you have circulated it.—Yours faithfully, Lewes T. Loveden Pryse. P.S.—I have no doubt myself that the resolution was passed owing to the members of the Council believing the statement that was made about the North Cardiganshire Agricul- tural Society. The Chairman remarked, amid laughter, that the secretary need not be afraid of the threatened libel action, and he himself would be quite prepared to join in it. Would the action be brought by the representatives of the defunct North Cardiganshire Society or by the parents of the then unborn National Society?" (Laughter). Major Webley-Parry-Pryse, Noyadd, Tre- fawr, a native of Aberystwyth, thought it a pity, as there seemed to b& a demand for a Welsh National Show, that the successful United Counties Society should spurn the money that is being offered by prominent gentlemen towards the carrying out of that project at Aberystwyth as a start. Two gentlemen—one from North Wales and the other from South Wales—had offered to give £500 apiece to start a national show, but made it a condition, that it should be held at Aberystwyth. He did not think they ought to burk any Welsh National movement. To his mind the Welsh national show should be a moveable show, but let Aberystwyth have the honour and glory of starting the movement. There were a great number of Welsh members of Parlia- ment behind the movement, and a very large number of agriculturists had subscribed towards it. Colonel Lewes, Llysnewydd, said they had no objection to a show being held at Aber- ystwyth, but they did object to the Aberyst- wyth people calling the show the national show of Wales. Mr. Bowen, Glynview: We do not object to the scheme, but to the way it has been done. Mr. W. J. Buckley, Penyfai, said he had had the honour of judging at the Aberyst- wyth show, and it looked to him as if it was kept going by trippers, as far as the money was concerned. Mr. David Evans. Llwyncadfor Stud Farm, said no one was a stronger supporter of the United Counties Show than himself; but, on the other hand, he thought they were taking a wrong view of the Aberystwyth movement. At Aberystwyth last year there were entries from every county in Wales except Radnorshire. He was present at the House of Commons meeting, and there were gentlemen there ready to support Aberyst- wyth because it was central for North and South. The Rev. R. G. Lawrence proposed that a copy of the resolution passed at the last meeting be sent to all existing Welsh agri- cultural societies, and their opinion be asked upon it. Mr. C. W. R. Stokes, Tenby, seconded. remarking that if the existing societies had been consulted, no doubt some truly national scheme would have been unanimously adopt- ed. Mr. Morgan-Richardson had acted most disinterestedly in the matter, because there were very few cattle that could be brought to Aberystwyth from anywhere that he could not beat with his own stock. (Hear. hear.) The motion was carried without a dis- sentient vote.
ABER A YRON. ;
ABER A YRON. The Education Act.—Mr. Morgan Evans, Oakford, and Mr. Lima Jones attended the conference of representatives of the Welsh County Councils at Llandrindod Wells this week. County Council Bye-Election.—The seat rendered vacant by the selection of Mr Lima Jones to be an alderman was filled- and well filled on Saturday. As already 1 stated there were three candidates and the contest was a very keen one. in fact the great disparity in the number or votes given to each by no means shows the evenness of the strife. The supporters of each candidate were confident of success and this gave a good deal of zest to the work of canvassing. 'lhe result of the poll was as follows:— ivir. rrancis Evans, merchant 124 Mr. John Davies, Feather's Hotel 98 Mr. D. Pennant James, solicitor 48 -1 Mr. Francis Evans was, therefore, declared elected, and the result was received with acclamation by his friends and supporters. who are confident that he will make a very useful member. Mr. Evans is a Liberal and Nonconformist. Another Correspondent writes: Much more excitement was felt in Aberayron during the last election, caused by the aldermanic ap- pointment of Mr. Lima Jones, than in the former one. The Independents are so numer- ous in the town as to nearly swamp both Methodists and Churchpeople, but hitherto the Methodists have managed to keep the representation of the town in their hands. This time their candidate was Mr. John Davies, Feather's Hotel, while the Inde- pendents put forward Mr. Francis Evans, merchant. Mr. D. Pennant James, church- man and Conservative, came out' to fight both, and it is not surprising that within two or three days of the poll matters become rather warm. It is not doubted that had Mr. James announced himself soon- er as a candidate lie would have htood a much better chance. But instead, he only came in at the end or the tail, Mr. Francis Evans being declared elected by a majority of 26 votes over Mr. John Davies, Feather's Hotel. Practically all the voters on the list went to the poll. the absentees number- ing not more than twenty-five. The elec- tion passed off very quietly and orderly, the successful candidate receiving cheei-s as he made his appearance. Mr. B. C. Jones was the presiding officer. and he did his work 80 well that within half-an-hour of the closing of the poll the result was declared. PETTY SESSIONS. Held on Wednesday. March 30tb, before Major Price Lewes (chairman1. Messrs Morgan Evans and William Timothy, and Lieut. Hughes, Alltlwyd. Drunkenness.—Thomas Davies, Neuadd, New Quay, charged by Superintendent Williams with being drunk on the highway at Cross Inn, Llan- llwchqiarn, on the 5th March, was fined 7s. 6d. and costs. Straying.—Supt. Williams charged Mary Evans, of 25, Alban-square, Aberayron, milk vendor; with allowing her cow to stray on the highway in the parish of Henfynyw on the 26th February.— Adjourned, an order being made that defendant, should be examined as to her mental capacity. Dismissed.—Margaret Evans, widow, Ivy Cottage, Llanbadarn Trefeglwys, charged Jane Davies! married woman, Lanlwyd, Llanbadarn Trefeglwys, with unlawfully having, on the 21st March,-entered the premises of complainant at midnight and made unearthly shrieks and cries, whereby the com plairiant was put in fear of defendant.—Mr D. P. James appeared for defendant. -Defendant and her husband and a maid gave evidence that they wele at home that night watchin^^ty^jp^Goiaa.
LAMPETER.
LAMPETER. A Bad Record.—874 tramps paid a visit to the Workhouse during the past six months. ThiE is a record—and a very bad one. Butchers' Outing.—The members of the Aberystwyth liu ten ens' Association visited the town on Wednesday week, and witness- ed the annual trotting matches and races, t being the occasion of their annual outing. Musical Success.—At the Llanddewi brefi eisteddfod on Good Friday, Mr. Arthur E. Edwards, Dolwen Factory, won the prize for the baritone solo. Mr. D. B. Williams, also took the prize at the Llandyssil eisteddfod for the rendering of Lead Kindly Light." Easter Market. Despite the bleak weath- er there was a large attendance of country people.at Saturday s market. The Market Place was crowded with agricultural seeds, implements. and woollen goods, and good business was done. The prices for seeds being very high. Rehearsal.—The Rev T. Eli Evans. pastor elf the Llanfair Cpngregatioiial Chapel con- ducted a singing rehearsal at the Soar Chapel on Sunday evening. There was a good at- tendance of choristers and the singing was of a fair order. The Gymanta will take place on May 18th, and Mr. Evans will con- duct. Fishing.—There being no other attrac- tionsduring the holidays, a large number of the disciples of Isaac Walton indulged in fishing. The weather was unfavourable for good sport, but some fine basketfuls were obtained by Messrs Foyle. Inglis Davies, Megicks, Painter, Thomas, and Thomas, greengrocer. The Tivy is well stocked this season, and the river is in a good state. A Correction.—In our last week's issue it was reported that Sir Henry Tate had con- tributed £150 towards the Bronaeifi Building Fund. This was a printer's error, but our correspondent was told that Sir Henry had given £50. This also appears to be without foundation. The statement was nevertheless given by a prominent member of that church. Obituary.—After a prolonged illness, the death occurred on Tuesday evening in last week of Mns. Davies, Bridge-street, widow of the late Mr. Edwin Davies, tailor, at the age of 67 years. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, the interment being made at the Parish Churchyard, the officiat- ing clergy being the vicar. Rev. J. Lloyd, and the Rev. W. J. Evans. The chief mourners were the Rev. J. Edwin de Hirsche Davies ,Arthog (son),Mrs. Mc Kenna, Lon- don. Mrs. Everett, Brentwood (daughters), Mr. T .Edwin Davies, Lampeter (son), and Mrs. Davies, Miss E. Davies, Brentwood, Miss L. J. Davies, Lampeter (daughters), Mr. J. Josua Davies (brother). Mrs. Davies, and Miss May Davies, Riversdale. Organ Recital.—Another organ recital was given by Mr. David Randell at the Par- ish Church on Sunday afternoon. The at- tendance was not so large as on the previous occasion, yet the Church was comfortably filled with an appreciative congregation. The recital and the solos by Miss Hughes and Mr. D. B. Williams, were highly appreciat- ed. and everything seemed to have beer, carried out to the satisfaction of the gather- ing. The programme was a<s follows:— Fanfare (Bridge), Hallelujah Chorus" (Handel), I know" that my Redeemer Liveth" (Handel), Miss Hughes: prelude and fugue in A minor (Bach). Fantasia, in E minor (Tours), The Trumpet shall Sound (Handel), Mr. D. B. Williams: Nocturne in G minor, Op. 37. No. 1 (Chopin), arranged for the organ by D. Randell: Overture in C minor (HoTlins); Hymn (A. and M.) 134. A collection was made towards the Choir ex- penses. Tea Party and Entertainment.—The annual treat, given to the members of the Soar Sun- day School took place on Good Friday. This year again, a capital spread had been pre- pared, and the tables were heavily loaded with tea, cakes, buns, etc., the expense being borne by Mrs. Davies, Tanforest, Mrs. Jones, Blaenplwyf; Mrs. Howells, White Hart; Mrs. Thomas, Harford-square; Mrs. Evans, Teify Castle; Mrs. Jones, Glyn: Mrs. Jones, Teify View; Mrs. James, Bro Aeron; Miss Thomas, College-street; Miss Ella Richards, Ardwyn; Miss Edwards. Peny- bont, and Miss S. J. Thomas, Myrddin House. Owing to the unpropituous weath- er, there was a very large attendance of scholars, who seemed to have thoroughly en- joyed themselves, the arrangements being carried out by Mr. John Davies, Tanforest. the superintendent of the school, and others. In the evening an entertainment was held under the presidency of the pastor, Rev. Evan Evans, whilst Mr. Timothy Richards. conducted. A long programme of songs and > recitations was gone through very credit- ably. Prizes for the best rendering of a solo by a girl under 15 years were given as fol- Miss M. J. Williams. Gwalia; 2 Miss Annie Howells, White Hart; and 3 Miss Jane Richards. Treherbert. The prize for the best solo by a boy was given to Mas- ter Brindly Richards, Ardwyn. A prize was also given to Mr. Evan Price, Dolwen Factory, for a description of the crowd on the occasion of the opening of the new organ. Easter Vestry.—The annual Easter Vestry was held at the Parish Church on Monday. The vicar, Rev. J. Lloyd, presided, and there were also present the Rev. W. J. Ev- ans, curate, Messrs. James Jones, Tanner's Hall, and Roderick Evans, chemist (retiring churchwardens). D. Wat-kins, Walter Davies, S. Y. Davies, Geo Griffiths, Wm. Lewis, D. D. Evans. Evan Evans, cabinet maker, John Jones, manciple. Josiah Jenkins, Wm. Dav- ies, saddler, Tom Jones and others.—Before proceeding with the customary business, the vicar suggested that a change should be made in the election of officers on this oc- casion, as he thought that by so doing it would tend to make others to take an inter- est in Church work. He remarked that the retiring wardens had carried out their work satisfactorily, but he was willing to proceed under the old regime, and would al- low the Vestry to elect the officials, as such work, in his opinion, should be left to the laymen, and not to the clergy.—This idea was spoken of by the members as a step in the right direction, and met with their cord- ial approval.—Mr. Walter Davies, thereupon proposed the election of Mr. John Jones. manciple, as vicar's warden, and this having been seconded by Mr. Samuel Williams was earned unanimouslv. Mr. D. D. Evans pro- posed that Mr. Harford should be elected the people s warden, and this proposition was also carried. The following gentlemen were appointed sidesmen :—Messrs. James Jones, Roderick Evans. David Owen. College- street, Wm. Jones. Bryn-road, Wm. Jones, butcher, W. J. Williams, Henfaes House, Wm. Davies, saddler, Evan Evans, cabinet maker. D. F. Lloyd, solicitor, Tom Jones, ^strad House, Samuel Davies. coalmerchant, and Daniel Davies, cabinet maker. A com- mittee was appointed to fix fees for burial on the new addition of burial ground. BOARD OF GUARDIANS—Saturday. Present Mr. David Davies, cnairman, pre- siding: the Rev. R. C. Jones, and Mr. J. C. Harford, Lampeter; Messrs. J. G. Marsden, Silian: D. H. James and John Jones Llan- llwni; Evan Davies, J. Griffiths and T. G. Williams, Llanwenog: Wm. Jones, Llan- gybi: David Evans and T. Thomas, Pen- carreg: David Price, Lampeter; Lewis Dav- ies, Llancrwys; D. Daries. Cellan the Rev. T. C. Edmunds. Trefilau; J. E. Llovd (clerk) E. D. Rees (assistant clerk), David Evans and Wm. Davies, relieving officers). Dr. Abel Evans and Dr. E. C. Thomas, medical offi- cers). and James Evans (master). Generosity.—The relieving officer (Mr. Davies, referring to a case of a young girl pauper who had been under an operation at the Swansea EYe Hospital, remarked that the Board would not be required to defray the whole of the expense, as Mr. T. F. Jones, Troedybrvn, Ffaldvbrenin had most generously paid a good portion of the cost. —Mr. Lewis Davies remarked that it was very kind of Mr. Jones in contributing to- wards the expenses.—Ontlie motion of the Chairman and seconded by the Rev. R. C. Jones, a vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Jones for his kindness. A Perplexing Question.—In his report, the Master stated that during the past six months 874 tramps had been admitted into the wards, an increase of 300 on the pre- vious half-year. Referring to this question, the Clerk read a letter from the Carmarthen Union stating that they had decided to de- tain all tramps for two nights and over Sun- days. The Board appealed for a combined and uniform action for enforcing the Vag- rancy Regulations. The Llandilo Union continued the Clerk did not propose to detain the tramps over Sundays, as they had not the necessary accommodation.— The Chair- man Why not increase their task P—The Clerk: We can't go beyond the regulations of the Local Government Board.—Mr. Har- ford. There is uniformity throughout Cardi- ganshire with reference to detaining them over I NiSa&csr?" 1, perm.1JSSlOll to increase the task.—The Rey. i. C. Edmunds thought that their tasks at present was too light.—The Master remark- ets that that each tramp during his first visit was requested to break 4 cwt. of stones, whilst those who made a second call were detained for two nights.—The Rev. R. C. Jones: The Monmouth Union has increased the task from 4 cwt. to 6 cwt.—Mr. Harford: Increase their task and there will be a great different^.—Ih^ Chairman suggested tt-hafc they appeal to all local Unions to increase the task.—Mr. Harford: I should not bother with them. Get rid of them from here that is all we want.—It was thereupon agreed to appeal to the Local Government Board for their permission to increase the task from 4 to 6 cwt. of stone. LAMPETER DISTRICT COUNCIL. The last meeting of this Council Was a held on Saturday. The Rev. T. C. Ed- munds, Trefilan presided. Rhydnis Bridge.—Mr. Thomas Williams, Llanwenog, enquired what progress had been made with the erection of the bridge at Rhydnis in his parish, and a culvert at. Blaenau.—The Surveyor (Mr. John Jones) replied that stones were now at hand, and he hoped that progress would soon be made. —Mr. Evan Davies remarked that bad weather had prevented the workmen from proceeding with the work.—Mr. Williams thought that they had had enough time, and the work should have been completed. Vote of Thanks.—Mr. Marsden said that- this meeting would be last of the present Council, and he proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman, and the vice-chairman Mr. Price for the able way they had carried out their duties.—Mr. Evan Davies and Mr David Davies. Cellan. seconded.—The Chair- man in acknowledging, said that a great deal of improvement had been effected dur- ing the past year, but there still remained a great deal of work to be done. They were progressing slowly, and their motto as a Council was to so on with improvements, and to spend as little money as possible.