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BAPiflUTH COUNCIL. /
BAPiflUTH COUNCIL. SPECIAL MEETING. A special meeting of the above Council was held on Tuesday afternoon. Present: Dr. J. Pugh Jones, J.P., chairman Mr Rhys Jones, vice Chairman Messrs John Morgan, William Owen, J. Pryce Jones, R. G. Moore, D. 0. Hughes, Robert Lloyd Williams, Henry Freeman, and Owen Williams, with Messrs William George clerk; R. Llewelyn Owen, deputy clerk, and T. R. Parry, surveyor. CELLFECHAN FARM. The Deputy Clerk reported that the contract for the purchasing of Cell- fechan Farm had been prepared and was now in order to be signed by both parties. The Deputy Clerk thereupon submitted the conveyance and contract for the Council's approval. On the proposition of Mr R. G. Moore, seconded by Mr Robert Ll. Williams, it was decided that the Chairman should sign the contract on behalf of the Council. PLANS OF NEW POST OFFICE BUILDINGS. r The Surveyor reported that plans of the new Post Office Buildings in front of Fronfelen Terrace had been sent in and same were in order. Mr D. 0. Hughes enquired whether the plans bad been before the Works Committee. The Surveyor—N o. Mr J. Pryce Jones proposed that the plans should be referred to the Works Committee. Mr John Morgan seconded, which was agreed to. PORKINGTON ROAD IMPROVE- MENT. The Surveyor reported that the work of tar macadamising Porkington Road would not be started until next week, and he recommended that the Council Should continue the Porkington parapet down to the bottom of Graigfach Hill, and suggested that curbings should be placed, and that part of the dangeious rock in the cutting should be removed the same time. The cost of construc- ting the parapet and removing the dan- gerous rock would amount to C17 10s. Mr Rbys Jones said he was very glad that the Surveyor had reported on this matter. It was a necessity and would be a great improvement. The Council ought to do the work now. Mr William Owen said that some time ago the Council had intended to con. tinue the Porkington parapet and cur- bings were bought so as to complete the work. He thought that it would be better for the Council to do the work now and so that part would be com- pleted, and get the work done the same time as the road. He was quite pre- pared to propose that the work should be done ngw. The Chairman said that the Council had been called to discuss other matters. He did not dispute that the work was needed, but they bad a special agenda for that meeting alone. Mr Rhys Jones said that the Surveyor bad brought the matter up and bad sug- gested that now was the convenient time to do the work. Mr J. Pryce Jones said there would be no harm to refer the matter to the Works Committee. The Chairman said they were not against this needed improvement. Mr John Morgan said that the Coun- cil bad some years ago bought curbings for the proposed extension of the Pork- ington parapet to Graigfach, but after- wards the Council thought that it was the part of the Cambrian Railways Company to do the work. Whether the Council had changed that view or not, he thought that the Council should ap- proach the Cambrian Railways Company to do their part of the work. He agreed that the improvement was needed, but whether the Council was to do the work or not was another question, | The Chairman said the best thing to do was to refer the matter to the Works Committee to go fully into it. Mr Rhys Jones said that this matter was an important question, and he con- sidered it should be dealt with imme- diately. It was a public improvement and the Council ought to do the work. Mr John Morgan said whether it was urgent or not, he believed that the Council should have time to consider the matter. If the Council were to do the work let them do it, but in the first instance let them know definitely who was to do the work, Mr D. O. Hugbes said he bad no ob- jection for inquiries to be made, but it was an important matter. Some parts of the rock was dangerous, and he con- sidered that now was the time to do the work. Mr William Owen said it should be borne in mind that the Cambrian Rail- ways Company were contributing an- nually towards the maintenance of the, road. The Chairman said be bad no objec- tion for the Council to do the work, but suggested that the Works Committee should go fully into the matter and get the sanction of the Cambrian Railways Company to removed the dangerous rock. Mr Rbys Jones proposed that the matter should be left to the Works Com- mittee with power to carry out the work. Mr R. G. Moore seconded, which was agreed to. I ISOLATION HOSPITAL. A letter was read from the Merioneth County Council asking the Council to appoint two delegates to attend a coun- ty meeting to discuss the question of an isolation hospital in the county, and Dr J. Pugh Jones and Mr Rbys Jones were appointed to attend the meeting. QUARTERLY REPORTS. A letter was read from the Clerk of the Couuty Council asking the Council that a quarterly repott of the Medical Officer's Report should be sent to the County Medical Officer. In reply to a question the Deputy Clerk said that it was a new thing and it was a general order throughout the county. On the proposition of Mr John Mor- gan, seconded by Mr R. G. Moore, it was decided that the Council should accede to the request of the County Council. THE TENNIS COURTS IM- PROVEMENTS. The Surveyor reported that a deputa- tion of the Works Committee had met and inspected the proposed line of water pipes and drainage from the Council's yard to the Tennis Club Pavilion. It was recommended that a f inch galvan- ized pipe be laid from the Council's yard to the gate on the Morfa Road, and from this gate to the Pavilion to be t inch lead pipe. The drain from the Council's yard to the Morfa gate to be a 6 inch drain, and from the gate to the Pavilion to be a 4 inch drain. The esti- mate cost would be £45. On the proposition of Mr Henry Free- man, seconded by Mr D. 0. Hughes, it was decided by a majority of one that the discussion should be in committee, An amendment by Mr William Owen, seconded by Mr Robert Lloyd Williams, that the Committee's report should be discussed in public, which was lost, only four voting for it. The Council then resolved into com- mittee, and after a long discussion the following decision was come to :— On the proposition of Mr William Owen, seconded by Mr R. G. Moore, it was decided to lay a sewer and water pipes to connect the Pavilion on the Tennis Courts with the Council's main at a cost of £ 42. It was reported that a rent of £ 2 would be received for the use of the Tennis Ground. I It was decided on the proposition of Mr R. G. Moore, seconded by Mr Robert LI. Williams, that a charge of Cl per j annum be ordered to be made for water to be supplied. It was decided, on the proposition of j Mr Robert Ll. Williams, seconded by Mr Owen Williams, that tenders should be invited for carrying out the work. RESIGNATION OF THE FIRE BRIGADE. The Secretary of the Fire Brigade Committee (Mr Rbys Jones) reported that the firemen had resigned as a pro- test against what they alleged to be the unconstitutional procedure of the Fire Brigade Committee. On the proposition of Mr R. G. Moore, seconded by Mr Rbys Jones, it was resolved that the consideration of the resignations of the members of the Fire Brigade be deferred pending their formulating their grievances to be sub- mitted in writing to the Council, and that the firemen be invited to attend the Council to support same. A letter was read from Messrs R. Evans & Co., stating that they required the coach bouse where the Fire Engine was at present stored after the 30th June next. The above matter was dealt with in mittee. The Council sat for over three hours.
BARMOUTH.'
BARMOUTH. Missionary.—Last night (Wednesday) Miss Williams, a missionary from India, gave an interesting address at the Caer- salem Chapel. Personal.-Many of our readers will be glad to learn that Mr W. W. Greener, of Plas Llwyd and The Cedars, Erding- ton, is progressing favourably .after his recent indisposition. Sympathy.—Much sympathy is ex- tended to Mrs Rees Owen, Morfa House, Marine Gardens, on the death of her brother. Omission. In our report of the Ca,ersalem Chapel competitive meeting the name of Miss Nesta Parry Owen, 7, Porkington Terrace, was inadverently omitted as one of the accompanists. Obituary.—Many of our readers will be sorry to learn of the death of Mr John Williams, late of Ty'nllwyn, near Barmouth, which took place rather ,suddenly last week at South Wales. The deceased was a brother to Mrs John Roberts, Goronwy Terrace, with whom much sympathy is felt. Christening.—At St. John's Church on Sunday afternoon, the Rev. R. Lloyd Roberts, M.A., Rector, performed the ceremony of christening Eric Palmer, the little son of Mr and Mrs John Foulkes. Miss M. H. Bond acted as godmother, and Dr J. Pughe Jones and Mr R. Llewelyn Owen as godfathers. There were also present Mr and Mrs Foulkes, Mrs J. Pughe Jones and Nurse A. Roberts. Sunday School Meetings. The annual Cyfarfod Ysgoi," held under the auspices of the Park Road Chapel Sunday School, was held on Sunday last. Three meetings were held at which the different classes were catechised by the Rev. E. Afonwy Williams (Pastor). During the meetings portions from the Scripture were recited by Masters Lewis Edwards, Richie Griffith, Gwilym Roberts, Lewis C. Edwards, Gracie Richards, May and Kitty Evans, Misses Martha Jason, Jenny Jones, Balmoral, and Florence Edwards. Also a duett was rendered by Misses Madge Price and Ruth Evans. The president for the day was Mr John Edwards, SI. Ann's, and the accompanists were Miss Madge Price, Miss Davies, Fronhyfryd, and Mr Lewis Williams. Similar meet- ings were held all day at Caersalem Chapel at which the different classes were catechised by the Rev. E. Vaughan Humphreys. During the meetings choruses were rendered by the children under the leadership of Mi; David Oweu, Brynymor. Lloyd Jones & Co., Nysfor, Park Road, wish to inform the public that they have commenced business in Gent's suits, Ladies' costumes, rain coats, etc. Every satisfaction in style, fit and material, guaranteed. Advt. Appointment of Chaplain. The newly-appointed High Sheriff for Merionethsbire (Mr John Morris, of Llanbedr and Liverpool), has appointed the Rev. R. Lloyd Roberts, M.A., rector of Barmouth, as his Chaplain. The Assizes for the county of Merioneth will be held early in July at Dolgelley. Lifeboat Committee.—At a meeting of the Local Committee of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution held last Wednesday under the chairmanship of Alderman John Evans, J.P., six appli- cations were received for the post of winch man at the Lifeboat House, and Mr Humphrey Richards, Glanydon, was appointed. The Talydon License.—At the Mer- ionethshire Licensing Committee, at Bala, on Tuesday, it was reported that the Barmouth justices bad refeired Tal- „ ydon Hotel for compensation, but owing to lack of funds at the committee's dis- posal the licence was referred back and ordered to be renewed. It was sug- gested that licensing justices should be informed in future that it was imprac- ticable to refer licences for compensation until more money was in hand. Easter Monday Football Competition. The only Easter attraction at Barmouth is the annual football competition held under the auspices of the Barmouth Football Club. Four teams have entered and the draw is as follows :— Machynlleth v. Bala. Dolgelley v. Portmadoc. Final-Winner A. v. Winner B. The first match will be played at 1 p.m. prompt. Admission, 6d. Ladies and boys, 3d. All to pay. Cambrian Resorts .Association.- The secretary of the Cambrian Resorts Association, at the directors' meeting held last Thursday, at Barmoutb, re- ported that final extensive arrangements bad been made with newspapers for Presg advertising during the coming season. Efforts were to be made for 40 foreign editors, who would visit the Cambrian coast early in July, to stay two days in order to visit the Vale of Festiniog. The managing director of the Festiniog Toy Railway attended the meeting, and offered to run special trains and to provide hospitality for the editors. It was decided to take four pages in a French guide book to be issued by the British Feberation of Holiday and Health Resorts Associa- tions. The Art Picture House.—Mr John Walters, the popular manager of the Art Picture House, has provided an ex- cellent attraction for Easter Monday and the two following days, with matinees on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 3 p.m. and nightly at 8 p.m. He has arranged a special booking of Cines great historical film, "The Last Days of Pompeii." The picture, which is some 7,000 feet in length and con. stitutes (with the exception of the popular Gazette), the entire programme is a most interesting one and has proved one of the most successful mov. ing picture plays ever produced, with its brilliant scenes of early Roman Life and the trialsof the Christian Martys, the Arenas, and surpt and moving story. It is to be hoped that no lovers of the pictures will miss this special Easter attraction, especially as we understand it is one of the most expen- sive pictures which has ever been shown in Wales. There will be a special Matinee on Easter Monday at 3 p.m. It will be noticed from our advertising columns that the Art Picture Hall will close on Saturday, April 18th, fori re- s noviation, etc., before the summer season comes on.