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U.C.W. Agricultural Society ANNUAL ADDRESS. The annual address of the Agricultural Society of the Univorsity College, Aberyst- wyth, was delivered on Thursday last by Mr. R.. Hedger Wallace, Cardiff, lecturer to the Glamorgan County Council. Mr. J. Alan Murray presided, and amongst those also present were Mr. Geo. Pryse, Gogerddan; Prof. D. Morgan Lewis, Mr. J. H. Davies (registrar), Mr D. D. Williams, Miss Brown, and Mr Abel Jones. Mr. Wallace spoke on the subject of "-Rural Economy,' which might, he said, be defined as the combination of principles which governed the application of the science and practice of agriculture. Rural economy embraced the consideration of the external and internal factors of agricul- ture. The external factors were popula- tion, markets, government, associations, and social duties; and the internal factors were capital, labour, and land. The leading principles as to population should be that the farmer should produce only those pro- ducts that were desired, and only in pro- portion to what could be consumed. Mar- kets should be considered from the points of view of the prices that could be obtained the competition to be met, and everything else that could influence profits. The in- fluence of imperial and local government had to be considered in its effeet- on the development or restraint of the best system of cultivation. The idea of association would arise when considering how- best to withstand the strong competition which characterised their age. Social duties in- cluded the acceptance of public work, and a display of public spirit, so that the 'farmer could contribute to and facilitate the Avell- being of his own interest and through it national prosperity. As to the internal factors, the farmer ought to kno'v what capital he had to invest in his enter- prise, in order to be able to calculate the percentage of profit he might hope to get from it. As to Labour, the Avork must first be intellectual, and then physical. The or-1 ganisation Oi'iairi -its cost, Avhich should also be commensurate with the profit to be drawn from it, Mr. Wallace went on to compare the agricultural returns oi the Unitedivingdoin Avith those of France, Germany, •iielgium, Holland, and Denmark, and said when they took the produce of a country and put against the men who had actually produced it, not the number of men living in the country, they would find that the United Kingdom was far ahead of ;iill the Continental countries which were held up to them as an example. Rural de- population was not among farmers and graziers, but among the labourers who worked on the land, and particularly among the younger men. Speaking of science, Mr Wallace said in other pursuits it had multi- plied results and divided expense. In agri- culture it had only added a little to results and subtracted a little from the cost. Many questions had been over-scienced." Farmers had benefitted from the help of science in the daily. Still there was the danger of over-sciencing in calling modern butter-making scientific butter- making. Good modern butter-making was described as scientific because it Avas plea- Isureable to those whose knowledge of science was limited. How had farmers been able to stand against the falling prices of the last twenty years. The factors had been more frequent cropping, layin dovjn, to grass, improved machinery, greater energy, and reduced personal expenses. Agriculture was the most independent of all occupations, and that made the farmer a strong individu- alist. That was brought against him generally as a crime. Though less depen- dent on his fellows than his urban brothers. he was still dependent on nature. The city manufacturer might know each evening what work must be carried out next day, and he could carry it out. The farmer simply knew each evening what work he would like to carry out the next day, and then he awaited the dictation of AAeather. Speaking of land valuation, Mr. Wallace said that exaggerated estimates of farms AA-ere the rule rathel- than the excep- tion. Farms were limited in number, and there was no reasonable limit to the number of farmers' sons Avanting farms. Most young farmers judged the appearance of farms by the appearance of crops. If he was up-to-date and well trained in science crops indicated in modern farming the tem- porary condition of the land only, not its permanent or inherent fertility," and the man would be rather foolish to offer rent on its temporary condition. An English far- mer was supposed to get a return of 10 per cent, on his capital—5 per cent interest on the money invested, and 5 per cent. as re- numeration for personal exertion. Ac- cording to the Income Tax Act, a tenant's profits in England were estimated at 1 alf the rent, and in Scotland at one-third the rent. A man paying £ 300 rent in England was estimated to be making a prifit of £V50, and in Scotland £ 100. Dealing with the question of the hiring and holding of land, Mr. Wallace said that a man with a capital of £ 500^ could own and keep 15 acres, but he could hire 60 acres. Each acre of land, whether farmed by its owner or tenant, could yield only a certain revenue per annum. The most- valuable part of a young farmers training Avas the commercial ride. It was their business qualifications which had brought successful farmers to the front. very great harm had been done by insist- ing that scientific teaching was the end-all and be-all of agricultural education. It was absolutely necessary for the technical equipment of the modern farmer. It equipped him to work with his hands and brains, but the most valuable part of his training came under the heading of rural economy, a term which covered instruction in agricultural geography, agricultural economics, and agricultural physiology. The young farmer to-day should be" abie°to buy and sell to the greatest advantage, to be able to decide what kind of produce would suit his farm best, and what would find the best market in the district in which £ 6 farra was situated. The various aspects of rural economy could not be taught academically, but they could be very well taught in a society where the younger membeis were keen cross-examiners if they could get three or four successful farmers to discuss the subject with them. In the course of a discussion which followed the reading of the paper, one of the mem- bers, Mr. Hughes, criticised Mr. Wallace's statement as to the amount of capital wanted to own a farm and the amount wanted to work a larm. There were many in Cardi- ganshire able to buy 30 acre farms with nothing but the stock and crop in their pos- session and £100 in the bank—by borrow-in of course. (Laughter). Mr. Gwilym Williams asked the speaker to explain how Belgium produced more bulk6 m CrOPS aUd get IeeS than EnSIand in Mr. D. D. Williams, dealing with the question of customs, referred to by Air. Wallace, said the usual basis in regard to liming was a three years' one. In Cardi- ganshIre, however, the basis was seven years, although he had known a good many cases^ where the three, years' basis had been adopted. In Cardiganshire, Merioneth- shire, Carmarthen, and practically all the counties served by the College liming was carried on on a less extensive scale than in Montgomeryshire. In Montgomeryshire the soil was heavier, and would stond fiiore lime, and they applied it in large dressings every third year. ° Mr. Wallace, replying to Mr. Hughes said 1* was quite possible that for a small amount a man had been able to own iand. But his point was that if a land agent allowed a man to go on a iarm and that man could not show a capital equal to £ 8 per acre, then that land agent was not doing his duty to his landlord. He maintained that it was better for a man with a capitil of zC500 to rent 120 acres than to buy GO acres and invest all- -his capital i>• the purchase. Replying to Mjr. Gwilym Wil- liams, Mr. Wallace said that Belgium got- a return of 150s. an acre of corn and the United Kingdom 126s. an acre. The reason for this was that in the United Kingdom the farmers had to accept prices not in relative proportion to the cost of produc- tion, but in relative proportion to the cost of production in Manitoba and other coun- tries. Their prices was brought down to 126s. throught the effect of open markets, and open competition from abroad. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the lecturer, proposed by Mr. Gwilym Williams, and seconded by Mr. David Jones. In the evening the annual dinner of the society was held at the Waterloo Hotel.

TOWYN URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. An ordinary meeting of this Council was held at the Literary Institute, Abordovey, on Friday, when there were present M>\ Meredith Jones (chairman), Messrs. E L Rowlands, David Davies, John Rees, W Jones Hughes, J. M. James, D. Edwards" and Enoch Lewis, with the clerk (Mr. R. Barnett), Mr. -R.. P. Morgan (surveyor), Mr. E. Williams (inspector), and Dr' JJoyd (medical officer). Expert Assistance. The Surveyor, in his report to the Aber- dovey Committee, stated that the wall on the Terrace had rot proceeded as fast as it should owing to the bad weather, and to other work. He had received great help in the work from Mr. McDonald, the chief engineer of the Cambrian Railway, and Mr. Price, the inspector, whom the Council should thank. The Late Mr. Gwilym Williams. The Surveyor also stated that it behoved him as an officil who received valuable and timely assistance from the late member, Mr G. Williams, to put it on record how much he appreciated the interest shown by him in matters that to some extent were liable to bd overlooked. He (retferred especially to matters that conduced to the welfare and comfort of visitors. The Council passed a vote of condolence with the family of the late member. Clean Bill of Health. The Medical Officer of Health reported that there had been no notices of infectious disease. He had been inspecting the cow- sheds, dairies, etc., and would have pre- sented a report to the meeting but was pre- vented from doing so by an attack of in- fluenza He thought something had better be done in the matter of the cowsheds, as the Local Government Board were pressing ill the matter. Extraordinary Traffic. The Surveyor presented a statement of account showing the damage done to main roads by extraordinary traffic in the dis- trict, the amount of extra expenditure in- curred Avr.rking out at £ 140 3s. 7d. Hydraulic Power for Church Organ. A letter was read from the Welsh Coiig'e- gational Church, Towyn, npplying to the 1 -->- Coiii permission to the "water r main in order that they might be able to work their organ by hydraulic power. They estimated that together with their present consumption of water they would then use 480 gallons weekly.—The matter was. re- ferred to the ToAvyn Committee. A Dangerous Place. A letter was read from Dr. F. Seymour Jackson, of West Haven Aberdovey, call- ing the attention of the Council to a dangerous and badly lighted part of the road through the village-the length be- tween the Penhelig Arms and the second railway bridge. On a dark night it was almost impossible to see anyone who was walking in the roa-1, and the light at the bottom of Nantiesyn only served to dazzle one's eyes. As a frequent user of the road at night lie considered it a matter that ought to be altered immediately.—A petition was also presented to the Council from the residents of Penhelig terrace and the neigh- bourhood with regard to practically the same place, which asked the Council to provide suitable lighting, stating that if an vaccidet it occurred the Council would be responsible.—The Clerk, in reply to a question, said that as the road at that place was private they were not liable for aecid-, ents.—Both matters were referred to the Aberdovey Committee. The Postal Service. A communication was read from Mr. R. Edwards, postmaster of Machynlleth, in reply to one from this Council stating that at the present it was net possible to make any definite arrangements with regard to the earlier delivery of letters during the season, but the matter would be again con-, sidered before the commencement of the season next year. The Notification of Measles. A letter was read from the Local Govern- ment Board adverting to the Council's letter of the 29th ult, relative to the pro- posal of the Council to AvithdraAv measles from the operation of Infectious Diseases (Xotification) Act, 1889, in their district, and stating that the Board had received from Council's Medical Officer of Health a report on the subject. The Board, having considered the report, approved the resolu- tion passed by the Council on the 9th Ileb- ruary last revoking the Order made oil the 14th February, 1890, extending the opera- tion of the Act in the district to measles.— A formal certificate of approval was en- closed, and the Clerk stated that the revocation came into operation from the date of the certificate, which was November 23rd.—A discussion took place on the state ment by Mr. E. L. RoAvlands that he saw a paragraph in a local paper 2bout. a month ago containing the same information. He thought it improper that any information should make its way into the Press before it had come before the Council.—This was the general impression, but the Clerk said lie believed the statement referred to in the newspaper was a misprint, and that the place should have been given as Dolgelley, that Council having obtained a revocation about a month before this Council. The Finances. The Chairman of the Finance Committee reported that the amount in the bank last month was £1,211 18s8. 4d. the receipts during the month were £ 59 16s. 7d., and cheques t464 13s. 2d., which left a balance in hand of JE807 Is. 9d. The Loan Account showed a balance in hand of zC39 Os. 2d.

LIBERALS & THE HOUSE OF LORDS, Mr. Thomas Shaw, K.C., M.P., the Lofd Advocate for Scotland, writing to a correspon- dent in the Border Burghs, explaining his un- avoidable absence from a Liberal meeting at Galashiels, said: "We labour by day and by night, we formulate principles, we adjust clauses, aa representatives of tho people wo give sub- stantial effect by overwhelming majorities to just and popular demands, and now we find that -in a very ample measure the whole of the energy and efforts of the House of Commons are thrown to the winds by an irresponsible hereditary Chamber." Having described the action of the House of Lords with regard to the Plural Voting Bill, the Town Tenants (Ireland) Bill. and the Trade Disputes Bill, Mr. Sha.w says that upon the question of English education, the House of Lords has produced, and at this hour is produc- ing, a Constitutional crisis which, however, as soon as it is ended cannot fail to afford matter in the immediate future for demanding such a readjustment as, to say the least, will provide a repdy means of enabling tho people to govern themselves. If at the end of the crisis, upon in- vestigation, it be found that such frovernment is inconsistent with the existing legislative powers and privileges of the House of Lords, those powers and privileges must go. A way must be found to avoid the scandal which at present j

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ABERYSTWYTH. Rural District Council. 11- BORTH SEWERAGE. PARSOX S BRIDGE. POXTRHYDYGROES BRIDGE, A-ND FELINNEWYDD BRIDGE. A GOGIXAX WELL. The monthly meeting of tins Council was hefti on Monday at the Board Room, r nion Workhouse, when there were present, Mr. E J Evans, Llangwyryfon (chairman), pre- siding; Rev. X. Thomas, Llanbadarn; Rev. John Davies, Ceulanymaesmawr; Messrs. John Bonner. Llanaran (vice-chairman); J. B. Morgan, Glanfread; John tticha- Is and David. James, ireieirig Ed. Jones, Ponterwyd; Evan Jones and E J ita'.i, Llanfihangel Upper; John Jones, Bryn Sion Joseph Par ry Goginan David Jones, Llanbadarn Lower; Win. Morris, Borth; David Jones, Llanychaiarn; Lewis Hich- ards, Cwmrbeidol; and J. P. Lewis, Parcel Canol; with Hugh Hughes (clerk), E. Llewellin (assistant clerk). J as Hughes (in- spector), and the Surveyors. Parson's Bridge. The Rev. John Davies drew attention to a leading article in last week's "Welsh Gazett.e) in which it was stated the District Council was putting up a notice at Parson's Bridge warning persons ii^ng it that the bridge was dangerous. He did not think the Council had decided to do thar. What they had decided was to put up a notice requesting people not to jump on the bridge. He thought they should make this explana- tion in fairness to themselves.—The Chair- man (to the Surveyor): Have you a copy of the notice?—Surveyor (Mr. David Davies): No. but the notice requests people not to dance on it.—Rev. John Davies: It does not say the bridge is dangerous?—The Sur- veyor: Xo.—Mr. John Richards (jocularly): We had better pass a vote of censure on the "Gazette. (Laughter).—The Clerk said the notice fixed at the approach to the bridge stated that not more than two persons were to pass over it at the same time.—Mr. John Ricnards: We hope the "'Gazette" will take notice of the matter, and rectiiy the accusation it has made.—Mr. John Jones said the manager of the Vale of liheidol Railway informed him that the Parish Council would not repair the footpath lead- ing to the bridge, as Mr. Evans the vicar. claimed it as a private path. If it was a private path: why did they as a Council re- pair the bridge there. If the path was declared to be a public one the Railway Company was prepared to repair it free of cost.-The Survevor said he was not aware that the Vicar claimed it as a private path. It might be that he objected to people going that way because they trespassed on his land.—Mr. Evan Jones said there could be no doubt the path was a public one. There might be a alight diversion from the original path.—Mr. John Jones said several visitors had complained that they had been turned back, after having recommended to go and see the bridge. If it was. a private path the Council ought to take the bridge down.—After further discussion, Mr. John Jones proposed that the Surveyor make en- quiries as to whether the path W2 claimed as & private one or not.—The Surveyor said he would see the Vicar a'^out it. He saw people going that way the other day from a funeral. and they were not interfered wit. —The Rev. John Davies seconded Mr. Jones' proposition, and it was carried.—The Rev. N. Thomas said there could be no doubt that there was an old public footpath there. What Avas probable was that people had been trespassing on the adjoining land. —It was further agreed, on the proposition of Mr. John Jones ,to grant permission to the Yale of Rheidol Company to repan the footpath if no question was raised as to its public OAvnershiip. Borth Sewerage. The Chairman read a letter received from Mr. Xicholson Lailey, Westminster. London, the engineer whose plans, in competition with others, had been accepted for the drainage of Borth. Mr. Lailey stated he had seen Mr. Fosectt, the inspector of the Local Government Board who recently visited Borth, and he considered tjjat the scheme could bo revised and considerably lessened in cost, and suggested that further information be supplied to him in the following form :{1). A lino of levels should he taken- at the back of the houses facing the sea (2), the site of outfall might 1e altered; (3), that observations should be taken with regard to the prevailing cur- rents (4), that the question of pumping should be re-considered, using a windmill for part power. The latter, of course, would be a con-siderable saving, and other suggestions might be made. With a view to lessening the capital outlay. Mr. Lailey asked to be informed whether he should supply this information, and upon hearing from them he would send his chief assistant down to obtain it. The cost, would not be great, as he would only charge out-of-pocket expenses—The Clerk said the Local Gov- ernment Board inspector had been down to Borth, and met the committee of the Council. From what the Inspector said, it was evident that the Board would insist upon the work being carried out by the two- parishes-Henllys and Cyfoethybrenin. al- though Mr. Wm. Morris spoke strongly to the Inspector against such a proposal. If the work had to be carried out it would mean a rate of Is. or Is. Id. on the people of Borth, and 3d. on those living outside.— The Chairman suggested that the matter be referred to the two Parish Councils.—Mr. W. Morris supported the suggestion, and said it would be necessary to have a meeting of the people of Borth before the work was proceeded with. From what he understood, the Inspector had said it would be necessary to have two lines of pipes, one in the main street and the other at the backs of the bouses.-The Sanitary Inspector said Mr. Morris was not quite right there. The line of pipo in the main street would be re- quired to draw the houses with the backs to the sea.—It was then agreed to refer the matter to the two Parish Councils.—Mr. Wm. Morris said the proposal to construct a reservoir for Borth at a cost of £ 2,000 or £3.000 was also on foot at the present time, so there was nothing like having enough to go on with. (Laughter). Parish Council's Application. The Llanfihangel Upper Parish Council wrote forwaiding a resohrHon passed asking the District Council to ove- the road leading from New Court nlouo; Cwmbenlly- dan to Llanafan.—It was decided that the application be placed on the a trend a of the next meeting. Borth Drainage Again. A letter was read from Mr. R. Hughes, 9, Cambrian-terrace, Borth, calling upon the Council to remove the cesspool in the yard at the back of his house. Mr. Hughes asserted that it Avas not l ight that a public cesspool should be on private land as was so in his case.—It was explained that all 1 the houses in the Terrace drained into the cesspool. The cesspool was made by the person who built the houses.— I be Clerk said Mr. Hughes must have bought the cess- pool with the house.—No action was taken. Pompren Level. L I Mr. John Bonner had given notice that lie would move that the Council contribute one-third of the cost of the proposed new footbridge over tile riA-er Ystwyth near the Lisburne Mines. Pontrhydygroes.—The Rev John Davies said he understood the Tie- garon Rural Council had washed their hands completely of the mattei-Alr. J. B. Morgan I understand they are beginning to come round a little now.—The Clerk said the Llanfihangel Parish Council had Avritten to say that they had received a letter from Mr T. J Waddingham drawing attention to the dangerous state of this footbridge. The Parish Council stated the bridge was not in their parish, but some of their ratepayers made use of it going to and coming from work. and it was also used by children going to school.—Mr. John Bonner said there was a gentleman in the ante-room interested in the matter, and he suggested the Council should heat- his views.—The Council decided to hear Mr. Bonner in the first place.—Mr. Bonner said the bridge had now gone so bad that no one used it. When children used it to go to school they had a distance of 2-! miles to walk, but since the bridge wa3 not fit for use it meant that the distance had been inci eased two miles, and now the children were kept at home. He made his proposition on the understanding that the Tregaron Council also contributed cne- third of the cost. He believed the Tre- garon Council did decide not to contribute anything, but since a deputation had in- spected the bridge, and now there waa a pro- bability that they would reconsider their decision. If Tregaron declined, he woulcl not press his motion. The estimate of the cost of repairing the bridge was £ 59 103., and the people of Llanafan had agreed to bear the remaining one-third of this amount. A proposal had been made to erect a kind of wire suspension bridge at this place at a cost of not more than JE30. but that was only a suggestion. Even if this Council could not vote the monev on strictly legal grounds, he thought they should do so on moral grounds.—It was then agreed to admit the deputation spoken of by Mr. Bonner.—When the gentleman was admitted, he was found to be no other than Captain G. Fossett Roberts, Aberystwyth, and a shout of laughter immediately went up from the members when they recognised one of their colleagues on the Board of Guardians. —Capt. Roberts said he wished to impress upon the Council the necessity of doing something to the footbridge at Level Fawr. The present bridge was in a very dangerous COl dition. and he knew, from his own ex- perience, that it was as much as anyone could do to Avalk over it. It was a great height above the Avater, and the supports Avhich held it v\ere perfectly rotten. He stayed at Pontrhydygroes. for about a month in the spring, and he considered it wa a shame that children and grown-up people had, to go over the bridge on their way to school and places of worship. He had mentioned the matter to several and also to members of the Tregaron Rural Council, in the hope that something would be done to help the parishes in this matter. The tAvo parishes were poor parishes, and it would be hard on them to have to bear the whole cost. The parishes were prepared to hear one-third the cost, and that would be pretty veil taken up in making the approach to the bridge, because as the approach was at pre- sent it was almost as dangerous as the bridge itself. If it was possible for the Council to assist in this matter he hoped they would do so.Air. Edward Joneis asked Capt. Rob- j erts if lie could suggest a cheaper way or a better place to build the bridge.—Mr. J. B. Mor gan seconded Mr. Bonner's proposition. He did not know anything of this place, but he thought a very strong case had been made out for a new bridge there. They had contributed in other cases where the cir- cumstances were less-deserving. If lie as a ratepayer in that district and if his children in going to school were compelled to go two miles out of their way owing to a defective bridge he would certainly pro- test.-—Mr. John Jones, in supporting, said he did not quite agree with one remark made use of by Capt. Roberts. He said the two parishes were poor parishes.—Mr. Evan Jones: So they are.—Mr. John Jones: I don't think they would like to be told they are poor. Of course, when people come to beg they make themselves out to be poor. (Laughter).-The Rev. John Davies, in sup- porting, spoke of the trouble which this Council always had with the Tregaron Council. He. therefore, proposed, that this Council contribute two-thirds of the one- half, which would be the same as one-third of the total amount, and would ensure that the parish of Llanafan, which was in the Aberystwyth Union would not be called Huon to pay more than its share.—Mr. W. Morris: I am afraid if you put it in that way they would understand it at Tregaron (Loud laughter).—Mr. John Richards" sec- onded Mr. DaA-ies' proposal.—The Rev. X. Thomas thought that as the people of Tre- garon were a little backward in vulgar fractions, it would be better to pass the one-third resolution, so that it should be quite clear. (Laughter).—The Chairman: If we have a guarantee from Tregarcn that thev will contribute one-third that will be sufficient.-Rev. John Davies: You must take care. There are very sharp feiloAvs in I Tregaron.—The Chairman: But Mr. Morris is not of the same opinion.—It was1 then

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agreed to c^-ti iOute one-third of an amount not to exceed £ 60.—The Surveyor was also directed to prepare the ncces^nry plan. i Inspector's Report. The Sanitary inspector elyoi-tet-i that his attention had eeen called by the -nehndwr. Parish Council to a certain >■ell at Goginan, which had been closed in by C'apt. xVi tchel for his own use, and which In the tJpilUJIl oi the Parish Council was illegal and should not be allowed. He visiteu the place, auci found instead ot a well a -sinail tank con- structed of stone and covered with timber and zinc sheets; supplied water, by a pipe, from a shag in the rock on die other side. He could not say whether tber ii WHS a well for the use of the public befoie the construction of the tank, as the SUJround- ing tenants had by this time another spout quite as convenient for their use, w jiÍh held out, so he was informed, during the summer months. He also learned that the ground on which the tank was constructed was the property of Mr. Hughes-Bonsad, Glanrheidol, who had leased .t ith per- mission to construct a tank to supply water to his own house. This permission had since been extended to include a. supply of water to his own tenants, if necessary, and from what he could gather one farm, the property of Major Bonsall, Froniraitli, de- pended to a great extent on this supply, al- though having to carry the water such a long way, that they should have a supply nearer to the house. The Avooden culvert at Borth was under constant repair. It was blocked by every storm, and required constant attention to be liept open. The tank at the back o f-No 9, Tne Terrace, was full, and would have to be cleaned out at once. Four cases of diphtheria had been notified in one house, but in such a vuy mild form that no medical advice was called until the four persons were down with it. As a result the neighbours, in ignorance, visited the house and spread the infection about the neighbourhood. Four other coses of diphtheria were reported, the origin of which could not be easily traced. as the disease was in a very mild form, and the patients were not attended to by a doctor. He believed they had by this time checked the spreading of the disease, as no fresh cases had been notified for the past three Ni-eel;-s.-It was agreed, on the pro- position of the Hev. John DaAries, that the Surveyor make enquiries as to whether the well at Goginan was public property or not. Felinnewydd Bridge. The question of the proposed erection of a new bridge over the river Rheidol at I ydcl, CSviiirheidol, was further dis- cussed.—-Mr. John Jones, the chief mover in the matter, said it was intended to put up an iron bridge at a cost of illo. Of thus amount the District Council was asked to contribute two-thirds, the remainder being raised by the district. He was of opinion that an iron bridge would be cheaper in the long run than a wooden bridge. The bridge was absolutely necessary and the Council was the authority responsible for the bridge. He proposed thai the Council con- tribute two-thirds the cost.-In reply to a question, the Surveyor said the present bridge was used 10 take horses the river, but it could not be used for vehicles. Mr. John Jones slid there were only three bridges over the Rheidol, and the. reason given for that Avas that the people liA'ing in the valley were very quiet people. (Laugh- ter). If they had a man like the Chairman living there, there Avould have been a bridge at this place long ago.—Mr. J. B. Morgan said several of the bridges on the Ystwych had been raised by private subscriptton. The Chairman: And by the old Highway Board. —Mr. Edward Jones seconded the proposi- tion, on the ground that there was a real need for the bridge.—Mr. David Jones, LIanychaiarn, said he was speaking the other day to a person living in the district, and he said there was no traffic across the bridge, nor was there a road leading from it. If they built bridges across the Rheidol there would be no approaches to them. Mr. Lewis Richards said he would like to know ■alio Mr. Jones' informant was, otherwise they could attach no importance to his state- ment. Anonymous letters were always laid on the table.—Mr. EdAvard Jones: And I propose tha-b we lay Mr. David Jones' address on the table.—Mr. Joseph Parry supported the proposition, and agreed that it was better to have an iron than a wooden bridge. Mr. J. B. Morgan was of opinion that the Rhiwarthen Bridge should first be completed before this one was commenced. He did not agree with spending such a huge sum of money in one part of the Union.— Mr. John Jones said the landowners had promised to give the necessary land to make the approaches to the bridge.—Mr. Joseph Parry said the increase in the rateable value would be very small.—Mr. J. B. Mor- gan: There is a little time before March next.—Mr. Joseph Parry: I am not looking tonvard to that: I don t care who repre- sents the parish after March next. If Mr. Morgan comes out as a candidate I Avould readily giA-e him a vote.—Mr. John Jones said it was intended to raise the money as follows :-The Council to contribute two- thirds: the ratepayers of the two parishes to contribute at the rate of lid. in the £ on the rateable value, and the remainder to be raised by voluntary contributions.- Mr. J. B. Morgan said there would be no guarantee that all the ratepayers would contribute at the rate of lid in the £ .-—Mr. John Jones: It. has been massed at the Par- ish Council.—Mr. J. B. Morgan: But if I was a ratepayer I could snap my fingers at the Parish Council and refuse to pay. Mr. John Richards: How much will ljd." in the £ come to?—Mr. John Jones: £ 23 for the two parishes.—Mr. J. B. Morgan then pro- posed as an amendment that the bridge be not proceeded with until the Rhiwarthen bridge had been finished.—Mr. David Jones seconded.—Mr. Edward Jones said if the amendment was carried a certain amount of expenditure would have to be in- curred in repairing the present bridge.-In reply to a question, the Surveyor said the cost of renairing the present bridge would be • J n a division, the proposition was earned by a large majority, onlv five voting tor the amendment.—The Chairman sug- gested that the County Council should be asked to contribute one-third the cost.- James proposed a resolution to that effect, and it Avas agreed to. ti ™ Water Rate. fne Clerk asked the Council to consider the matter of making a water rate upon the owners of property at Trerddol in respect of the irerddol water supply. They would want. about £ 23. and a. rate of 4s.' in the £ would bring in £ 23 17s. He suggested that they ask the seven persons who owned the houses to pay the amount.—The Clerk's suggestion was adopted, on the proposition of Mr. David James .seconded by Mr. John Jones. .44