The Barmouth and County Advertiser and District Weekly News

BAR MOUTH OOUNCIL. ANNUAL MEETING. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN. APPOINTMENT OF VICE- CHAIRMAN. CHILDREN'S SERVICES ON THE SANDS. FOUR HOURS SITTING. The annual meeting of the above Coun oil was held on Tuesday night. Pre- sent:—Dr. J. Pugb Jones, Messrs. Rhys Jones ^vice-chairman), John Morgan, William Owen, D. 0. Hughes, R. G. Moore, Henry Freeman, Robert LI. Williams, Owen Williams, D. E. Davies, and J. Pryce Jones with Messrs. William George (clerk), R. Llewelyn Owen (deputy clerk), T. R. ■ Parry (surveyor), Watkin Owen (boat- ing inspector), and John Roberts (rate collector). THANKS. The Chairman (Dr. J. Pugh Jones) in vacating the chair, thanked the mem- bers for the support they had given him during the past year, and also he wished to thank the officials and the reporters. During the past year the Council bad done a great deal of useful work, and had carried out what improvement s they could with the funds at their disposal without increasing the rates. Mr John Morgan, in proposing a vote of thanks to the retiring Chairman, said that whatever different opinions bad taken place at the Council during the pat year, good work had been done for the best welfare of the town. He believed that the retiring Chairman had conducted the meetings in a proper manner, and had discharged his duties in a straightforward manner, Mr D. O. Hughes, in seconding, said that the retiring Chairman bad conduc- ted the meetings in an able manner. They bad indulged in different opinions, but at the same time the retiring Chair- man had done his duty honestly, con- scientiously and in a straightforward manner. Mr D. E. Davies said that be bad been on the Council now for many years, but he was sorry to say that be would have to be neutral on that matter. Pro- positions moved had not been put to the meeting, which was not the case in any other Council in Wales. He believed that the voice of the majority of the members should be taken on all matters, and propositions put before the Council. Owing to that refusal, it had been the cause of all the troubles at the Council. Of course there were different opinions at all Councils, but that had not been the cause of the trouble at the Council. Before sitting down, he wished to say that he had a grievance as to the feeling shown towards him from the chair. He hoped that he would not get the same treatment in the future. He wa, sorry that be should have to take the step he bad taken. The vote of thanks was then put up and carried. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN. On the proposition of Dr. J. Pugh Jones, seconded by Mr D. E. Davies, the Vice-Chairman (Mr Rbys Jones) was unanimously elected chairman for the ensuing year. Mr Rbys Jones, in taking the chair, thanked the Council for the honour, and be hoped that the members were not coming to the Council to squabble with each other. He hoped that the mem- bers would not give long speeches, but short speeches and to the point, so that they could go through the agenda in a business-like manner. Mr William Owen hoped that the Council would start anew and forget all what had taken place in the past. They all had the little town at heart, but by squabbling with one another the town would not prosper. Dr. J. Pll(h Jones said he quite agreed To keep in order they should adhere to the Standing Orders, and to uphold the dignity of the chair. He was going to uphold the dignity of the chair. They should not attack a member when re- tiring from the chair. They should up- hold the Standing Orders whether right or wrong. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN. On the proposition of Mr D. 0. Hughes, seconded by Mr John Morgan, Mr J. Pryce Jones was unanimously elected vice-chairman. Mr Pryce Jones suitable thanked the Council, I CONDOLENCE. On the proposition of the Chairman, seconded by Mr William Owen, a vote of condolence was passed with the fam- ily of the late Alderman John Evans in their sad bereavement. The vote was passed by all the mem- bers upstanding. SYMPATHY. I On the proposition of Mr D. 0. Hugbes, seconded by Mr D. E. Davies, a vote of sympathy was passed with Mr Edward Williams in the grief he was in on account of the illness of his son. PRINCESS AVENUE ROAD. Mr D. E. Davies proposed that the Council should repair the above road at an early date. Mr Robert Lloyd Williams seconded, which was carried unanimously. STATUTORY NOTICE. In reply to Dr. J. Pugh Jones, the Surveyor said that no statutory notice had been served on the Secretary of the Corsygedol Hotel with reference to the sanitary arrangements at the Council Offices. He had spen the Secretary who had promised to attend to the matter which bad not yet been done. Dr. Pugh Jones said that resolutions passed by the Council should be carried out. It was decided that a statutory notice should be served. I THE TENNIS CLUB IMPROVE. I MENT. In reply to Mr Robert Ll. Williams, the Surveyor said no tenders had been received for the carrying out of the drainage and water at the Tennis Courts although be had advertised for tenders. On the proposition of the Mr R. G. Moore, seconded by Mr D. E. Davies, it was decided that the Council should do the work according to the estimate given by the Council. v GENERAL PURPOSES COM- MITTEE. The Surveyor reported that the para- pet from Gtaigfach to No. 1, Porkington Terrace had been commenced. The Committee decided to offer C-10 to a contractor for widening a part of this road in the event of the Cambrian Rail- ways Company agreeing to the proposed widening. The Railway Company does not admit any responsibility for taking precautions to ensure that the rock near No. 1 Porkington Terrace is free from danger. Instructions were given to the Surveyor to serve notice on the party responsible, so as to ensure the safety of the public. Instructions were given for the re- moval of sand from the entrance to the Beach Slipway, and for the procuration of prices for the supply of finger posts to indicate public paths. The Committee recommended that the Council should decline to lay a public I water main for supplying Brynfelin, Ceilwart with water, and further decline to agree to the cleaning and emptying of a cesspool at that place. It was recommended that the Sur- veyor should in future procure a tender from Lhe Gas Company for supplying and fixing new lamps and fittings to be put up so as to obviate any misunder- standing as to the cost of providing additional lamps which were recommen- ded from time to time. It was recommended that- Messrs R. I Lloyd Williams, Henry Freeman and I Rhys Jones be appointed to wait upon Mr H. Wynne Williams, and Messrs William Owen and Owen Williams npon the Trustees of Morris Williams de. ceased with a view to the construction of a parapet in front of Glanydon and Glanaig. I EXTENSION OF THE GREEN GARAGE. I It was reported that the owners of Nos. 1, 2 and 3, Beach Road urged that if the garage is allowed to be extended it would be a nuisance and detrimental to their tenants and also detract from the value of the property. BOWLING GREEN CLUB. Mr Gwilym Davies wrote to thank the Council for permitting part of the Recreation Ground to be used for a Bowling Green. The Council confirmed the arrangement come to that the plot of land next to Minymor and nearest to the sea be utilized. DEVELOPMENT FUND. The Secretary of the Development Commission wrote in reply to a com- munication sent him on the subject of a grant for the construction of a sea wall in the North end, stating, after having perused an ordnance map of the district, that although it was stated that part of the land to be protected could be used as agricultural land, the Commissioners did not understand that the primary ob- ject of the works in view was the pro- tection of land tor the purposes of agri- cultural development, and, in these cir- cumstances, they think it highly impro- bable that they would be able to recom- mend any advance in aid of the projec- ted works. A further application is to be made to the Commissioners with a view of get- ting a grant towards protecting the Recreation Ground only, or alternately, an advance by way of loan. PROPOSED CAMP. It was reported that permission bad been obtained for the 4tb Midland Bri- gade, R.F,A., T. to encamp at Bar- mouth from the 18th to 24th July next, and the Adjutant seeks information as to whether fields can be hired for pur- poses of camp and drill, and whether the Council would supply water for the use of the men. The Works Committee had recom mended that theClerk should furnish the Adjutant with the names and addresses of farmers in the district, and that after suitable land had been secured for the use of the Brigade, the Council should consider the question of water supply. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor reported that the work- men have been employed clearing sand from the Promenade,dressling stones for the carts to bring back from Llwyn- wcws and forming the Porkington Road ready for tarmacadamizing. CHILDREN'S SERVICE MISSION. It was reported that it was proposed to bold services on the Beach during August at 11 a.m. on week-days and 3 p.m. on Sundays, and it was possible that a Chinese lantern procession would be arranged for the children about 7.30 or 8 p.m once a week. The Council. was to consider whether or not they would be prepared to grant permission for such services to be held. Mr William Owen said that some members of the Committee did not agree with the services on Sunday as they thought they would bo interfering with the Sunday Schools. Mr Robert LI. Williams pl'oposed that the request should be granted on con dition that the services should be held at 4 o'clock on Sunday and week days. Mr R. G. Moore seconded. Dr. J. Pugh Jones said ho thought there were enough services for the children in the town. Visitors were coming here for pelee and quietness. He thought the Conncil should leave the Beach free for visitors to read and have as much air as they could. Mr Owen Williams said he believed they had plenty of services already in the Churches and Chapels for the child- j lea to attend without going on the Sands as well. The Chairman said that services bad been conducted on the Beach in past years, These services would not inter. fere with the local services at the Churches and Chapels. Mr John Morgan supported the proposition for permission to be granted. As an amendment, Mr J. Pryce Jones proposed that the request should be granted, but that the services on Sun. day should start at 3.30 p.m. Mr D: E. Davies seconded. On a vote being taken, the original proposition was carried by a small majority. Dr. J. Pugh Jones proposed an amendment that the requpst should not be granted. There were plenty of services in Barmouth without going on the Beach. Visitors wanted a quiet Sunday. His reason for his proposition was that the Council would be making a precedence for the future. Mr William Owen seconded, which was lost, as only the proposer and seconder voted. Mr Henry Freeman suggested that the Council should point out the place where the services should be conducted, which was approved of. COUNTY BUILDINGS. It was reported that the County Council invite an expression of opinion on the advisability of erecting County Buildings. The Works Com- mittee would offer no objection to County Buildings being erec- ted, provided that Barmouth is selected as the venue thereof, inasmuch as it is felt that Barmouth would un- doubtedly be the best centre for the transaction of County business. If, however, Barmouth is not decided upon the Works Committee recommend the Council not to support the proposal. Mr D. 0. Hughes, in proposing that the Council should oppose the erection of county buildings, said be thought the recommendation of the Works Committee was rather selfish. Mr William Owen said the matter had been fully discussed by the Works Committee who thought that Barmouth would be the best centre for such county buildings, and also they were deprived of everything in Barmouth. He be- lieved that the county buildings should be in Barmouth. They were paying enough rates. They were not selfish at all but looking after the interests of the ratepayers. He would adhere to the recommendation of the Committee. Mr D. O. Hughes said he did not be. lieve that the County Council were in a position to do such buildings at present. The rates were high enough already. Mr J. Pryce Jones, in seconding the proposition, said he believed there were other things wanted before the county buildings. The County Council ought to look after the safety of the public on the main roads in the first instance,and the Barmouth Council bad approached the County Council with regard to the Afteramffra Hill improvement, but noth- ing bad been done. Another reason was that the call from the County Council was on the increase, and the call was a very big item for Barmouth. It was high time that the public bodies' should make a stand as regards the money spent by the County Council. Mr D. E. Davies said it stood to reason that a county like Merioneth should have county buildings the same as other counties in Wales which had such buildings. At present they had no county buildings. He was afraid they were taking the wrong step, and thought they should support having county buildings. They should not loose sight of the broad side of the question. Dr. J. Pugh Jones pointed out that they bad suitable county buildings already at various places in the county, and each town of importance in the county were visited by the County Council and Education Committees. They must economise somewhere or