The Barmouth and County Advertiser and District Weekly News

BARMOUTH COUNCIL. MONTHLY MEETING. The monthly meeting of the above Coun- cil was held on Tuesday afternoon. Present:-Mr Owen Williams (vice. chairman), presiding; Messrs. Henry Freeman, D. E. Davies; Robert Lloyd Williams, Rbys Jones, D. O. Hugbes, William Owen, J. Llewelyn Davies and Edward Williams; with Messrs. William George (clerk), R. Llewelyn Owen (deputy clerk), T. R. Parry (sur. veyor), John Roberts (rate collector) and Watkin Owen (boating inspector). CONDOLENCE, Before proceeding with the business of the Council, the Chairman feelingly referred to the great loss which the Council and the town in general had sustained in the sudden death of Mr John Morgan, Bally macora. He pro- posed that a vote of condolence should be sent to Mrs Morgan in her sad bereavement. Mr Henry Freemae, in seconding, said that Mr Morgan bad represented the ratepayers faithfully during the 13 years he had been on the Council, and the town had lost a very efficient mem- her. He was of a very wide mind and sincere in his convictions. Whatever he took in band be always did it thoroughly and with an open heart. He was fully alive to the interest of the town even in his illness. Mr Rbys Jones endorsed what bad been said. The vote was carried by all the mem- bers upstanding. On the proposition of Mr Rbys Jones, seconded by Mr D. E. Dav4es, a vote of condolence was passed with the family of the late Sir John Gibson, Aberys- twytb, in their sad bereavement. WATER CHARGES. Mr John Morgan, plasterer, Marine Road, appeared before the Council and complained that the charges for water used by him in the erection of two houses at Llanaber were excessive, and asked the Council to reconsider their charges. After some discussion, it was decided, on the proposition of Mr D. O. Hughes, seconded by Mr Henry Freeman, that the matter should be referred to the Works Committee to go fully into it. ABOUT THE STANDS. It was reported that at a special meeting of the Council, held on Monday night, it was decided that public stands for hackney carriages and motor cars bad been fixed in front of Glanywerydd House, Glanywerydd Terrace, Aber House, Barmouth Hotel, Porkington Terrace, Old Belle Vue, and that the Marine Parade should be opened from 10 to 6 p.m. on the curbing side. The time fixed for catriages and motors to be on the stands was from 9-30 a<m. to 11 a.m., and in the afternoon from 1.30 to 2.30. Mr Edward Williams asked the Coun- cil to give permission to Mr Francis Morris and himself to be allowed to have a stand for their motors in front of their own property. Mr Henry Freeman suggested that another special night should be given to the discussion of the matter, or they would be there until 7 p.m. Mr William Owen—We can never settle ithis matter if we, were there all night. Mr Robert LI. Williams-We must have Mr Lloyd George to settle this matter. Several propositions were put to the meeting, but to no purpose. The Chairman suggested that as the Council could not settle the matter that day another special meeting should be convened to settle the matter. There were other important matters to come before the Council that afternoon. Me Robert LI. Williams said that the summer would be over before anything was done. The Chairman said it seemed to him that they could not settle the question that day. He would have to proceed with the agenda. MrD. E. Davies said that if another meeting was called that the alleged ob- struction of footpaths should also be discussed at the meeting. The Chairman said that parapets were being obstructed wholesale along the ] town. Has any mexiiber a proposition to make ? Mr Rhys Jones said they bad been for over an hour discussing the matter al ready, although hours were spent the previous night. Mr D. E. Davies proposed that the stands specified on Monday night should be used by those using them already and permission should be given to Messrs. Francis Morris, Edward Wil- liams and A. Wilkinson to have stands in other parts of the town. Mr Rbys Jones seconded. Mr D. O. Hughes said he had already proposed some time ago to adhered to what was passed on Monday night. Mr Rbys Jones said they bad been discussing the matter for hours the previous night, and they were spending hours again. Mr Henry Freeman said that what Mr D. E. Davies proposed went against what was passed on Monday night. They had passed the stands to be public stands. Mr William Owen said it was the duty of the Council to fix the stands and no one else. The Council bad fixed the stands where the streets were most wide. The Council could not go from what they bad passed on Monday. Mr D. E. Davies said he protested against the Council fixing a public stand in front of Glanywerydd House, and that the Council should take steps to provide proper stands. The Chairman asked what was to be done, as the Council bad passed where the public stands should be. He still adhered that it would be better to have a special meeting to discuss the matter. The Deputy Clerk asked was the re- port passed by the Council on Monday night to be sent to the Chief Constable. The Chairman—I should think it ought to be sent, as the Council had fixed the stands. Mr D. E. Davies said he wished a re- cord to be made of his objection to the public stand by GlanyWerydd House. That property bad cost him a good deal of money. The Chairman said that as Mr Davies was objecting to the public stand in front of Glanywerydd House, he thought another meeting would have to be con- vened to decide the question. Mr Robert Ll. Williams thought that if another meeting would have to be convened it would be useless to send the report of wbac was passed on Monday j night. i Ultimately the matter dropped, I and it was decided to convene a special meeting on Friday nigbt to consider the I matter. I BILLETING OF TROOPS. I The Works Committee reported as there seemed to be an idea abroad that the Council were nob doing what they should to obtain troops for billeting in the town, the Committee beg to report the purport of letters recently received by the Clerk on the subject of billeting troops here early next autumn should circumstances render that necessary. General Mackinon of the Western Command, wrote I will certainly bear in mind the claims of Barmouth before we decide on localities in the future." General Owen Thomas of the Welsh Army Corps, Llandudno I shall cer- tainly be veiy pleased to do everything in my power to bring Barmouth to their (the Authorities) notice. I feel sure it would be an ideal place for a Battalion." The War Office: A note has been made of your representations and the (Army) Council desire me to state that should military considerations permit every endeavour will be made to locate troops at Barmoutb." Mr Haydn Jones, M.P. It will afford me much pleasure to support the application which is being made for the billeting of troops at Barmouth." PUBLIC LIGHTING. It was reported that an acknowledge-. ment of the receipt of the Council's pro- test had been received from the Gas Company. Mr Kershaw, the gasworks manager, attended the Works Com- mittee meeting and it was arranged that the Council should ascertain the views of the Chief Constable as to what lamps should not be lit so that Mr Kershaw might obtain his Company's terms for undertaking the public lighting for con- sideration at a special meeting of the Council. THE MUSSEL INDUSTRY. I The Deputy Clerk reported having bad an interview, in company with the Surveyor, with Dr. Travis Jenkins and Capt. Enoch Lewis of the Lancashire and Western Sea Fisheries Board. The Cardigan Bay Mussel Order bad now been embodied in an Act of Parliament which bad received the Royal Assent, and the Committee would now in all probability proceed to improve the local- mussel fisheries including the construc- tion of cleansing tanks at Barmouth and Aberdovey.—It was decided that the matter should be referred to a special meeting of the Council, and the Sur- veyor was authorized to give all assis- tance he could in the matter of assisting to push through the work of the con- struction of cleansing tanks. STANDS. I Messrs. J. Pryce Jones, Henry Freeman and Rbys Jones and Surveyor were appointed to wait upon Mr S. Williamson, general manager of the Cambrian Railways Company, and to point out to him the advisability of allowing vehicles to take their stand in- side the enclosure on the seaward side of the Station so as to avoid the obstruction now caused at the entrance to the Marine Parade. At present the Railway Company demanded £3 10s. in respect of each vehicle taking its stand within the enclosure. LLANABER ROAD. Instructions were given to the Sur- veyor to procure all that was necessary to enable him to put the Llanaber Road in a proper state of repair as no con- tribution towards its maintenance would be paid by the County Council whilst in its present state. WATER SUPPLY. The Surveyor reported that there was a marked improvement in the pressure following the laying of the new water pipes over- the railway crossing at the Recreation yard. WATER SUPPLY. The Surveyor reported that there was a marked improvement in the pres- sure of the water on the Parade follow- ing the laying of the new water pipes. RATE. COLLECTOR'S REPORT. The Rate Collector reported that the total collection of rates for this year amounted to R220, being ClOO 8s. lid. more than this time last year. MISCELLANEOUS. The Works Committee were of opinion that there was room for economy in the mode of feeding the Council's horses with the result that the Surveyor and the Deputy Clerk were asked to prepare a detailed statement showing how the present arrangement worked out. The Works Committee recommended that a supply of water should be given for the proposed new organ and use of Park Road C.M. Chapel generally for 25s. per annum. SURFACE WATER DRAIN. Mr Jenkins, of the Corsygedol Hotel, wrote stating that the Council would be allowed to divert the surface water on land owned by Mr Dyke Dennis and Mr Penn Dennis on payment of 2/6 per annum. On the proposition of Mr D.E. Davies, it was decided to make an offer of 1/. per annum. WAR LOAN. The Chairman called attention to the need for supporting the War Loan and ecomonising generally. PANORAMA SHED. The Works Committee recommended that the Council should consider the advisability of providing a water supply and effecting certain improvements in the Refreshment Shed now erected at the entrance to the Panorama Pleasure Grounds. INSPECTOR'S REPORT. Mr Watkin Owen (the Inspector) reported that everything was quiet and that all had taken out licenses. The Chairman said that was very encouraging to the Council. APPOINTMENT OF CARETAKER. The Deputy Clerk reported that eight applicants bad been received for the post of caretaker at the Council Offices, and on a vote being taken Mrs Margaret Thomas, 3, Harbour View,was appointed, and to live on the premises. GAME LICENCE. On the proposition of Mr Rhys Jones, seconded by Mr Edward Williams, it was decided to grant a game licence to Messrs. Davies, Bros., Old Belle Vue. THE BATHING SLIPWAY. A letter was read from Messrs. Davies Bros., the bathing proprietors, requesting the Council to make a slipway so that they could take the machines down to the Beach. On the proposition of Mr Henry Freeman, seconded by Mr Rbys Jones, it was decided that the matter should be left in the hands of Messrs. Owen Williams, D. E. Davies and the Surveyor, with full power to deal with it. INCREASED INTEREST.. The Clerk reported on the steps he had taken with reference to the request made by the Yorkshire Penny Bank, asking the Council to pay an increased rate of interest in future, viz 4l per cent. He advised the Council to accept these terms as it was very difficult to obtain money at lower rates. On the proposition of Mr Edward Williams, seconded by Mr Henry Freeman, it was decided to accept the suggestion of the Clerk and pay hence- forth at the rate of 4-1 per cent. Mr Robert Ll. Williams—How much increase will it be to the Council. The Deputy Clerk-About R120 per annum increase. I NATIONAL REGISTRATION. The Clerk referred to the steps which should be taken by the Council with reference the National Registration, and pointed out that the authorities could issue appeals for voluntary assistance to do the work. Under the Registration Bill every person between the ages of 16 and 55 had to be registered. He suggested that an advertisement should be inserted in the local paper asking for for volunteers to do the work. I It was unanimously decided to accept the suggestion of the Clerk. RECRUITING MEETING. A letter was read from the Lord Lieutenant of the County asking the Council to arrange a recruiting meeting at Barmouth. It was cecided that the arrangements should be left in the hands of Messrs. J. Pryce Jones, Owen Williams, Rhys Jones, and the Deputy Clerk. 1 THE LOCAL UNIT. A long letter was read from Mr W. Graham, hon. secretary of the Barmouth Voluntary Training Corps, appealing to the Council to present each member of the Corps with suitable badges at a cost of 1/6 each. Mr D. E. Davies suggested that each member of the Council should give three badges each, then the sufficient number would be made up. The suggestion was readily accepted, and some of the members forthwith paid their share. THE PRICE OF GAS. The Deputy Clerk read a letter from the secretary of the Barmouth Gas Company, statitigt that they could not accede to the Council's request to drop the 6d. increase in the price of gas. The increase would only be temporary. t The Council sat for over three liourft