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YSTKAD LOCAL BOARD. The ordinary meeting of the above Board was held on Friday last, Mr. W. H. 3Iathias in the chair. There were also present Messrs. W.Lax, W Davies. M. Llewellyn. D. Morgan. T. Griffiths, W. H Mor-an. W. Thomas (Mardy). D. W. Davies. A. J. Treharne (clerk). H. W. Spowart (deputy clerk), and J. W. Jones (surveyor). A VOTE OF COXDOLEXCE. The Chairman said he was sorry to have to mention the loss of a dear friend, and a member of the Board. It was very sad indeed, and especially <0 to lose their member so suddenly as had been the case with the death of Mr. David Jones GraWdu. He bested to move that a vote of condolence be senate the family in their bereave- ment. Several members seconded, and the vote was passed in silence. MAKING THE CLERK INDIGNANT. The Clerk read the following letter from Mr. Oouncillor Richard Morris: Dw.r Sir.—A deputation waited rrponme on Thurs- day with reference to the proposed street improvements upon the Bailevs Estate, and I was reqriested to call a public meeting but hardly think it necessary. Rumour has it that the proposed improvements are to be undertaken by the Local Board, and when the Board find that they will not be able to compel the authorities to nay for them will compel the lease- holders to do so." I hardly believe that the Local Board will he hoodwinked by the land owners who will he enabled as usual to escape payment of their fair share of the cost. May I ask you to let me know whether anything of the kind is contemplated, so that the owners of houses may be infnrme(1.-1 am. sir, yours obediently, RICHARD MORRIS. The Clerk added that Mr. Morris had a most erroneous idea of the law on this matter. He thought every ratepayer was aware—especially a County Councillor—that the owners of property and not the ratepayers had to pay for private im- provements. But the Baileys Estate people went further, and were ready to help the leaseholders. He had never heard of such a ridiculous thing m his life, an 1 it would be better for Mr. Morris to turn his attention to something else. (Laughter.) The Chairman I suppose we had better leply. The Clerk (turning to the reporters) The press will give him his reply. Hoodwinking the Board. indeed. This. I suppose, is the result of people having nothing else to do. (Renewed laughter.) THE MORTALITY OF THE DISTRICT. The Clerk read a letter from the Local Govern- ment Board, asking for a detailed report of the recent measles epidemic, and reniaiking that 57 deaths had lately occurred from the same. The Local Government Board were anxious to receive a special report on the matter, stating what steps had been taken to stop the progress of the epi- demic.—The letter was referred to the medical officer. WORMEX'S WACrES. The Clerk reported that the workmen's wages for the month amounted to .c lOr. 6s. 5d., and it was ordered that a cheque for the amount should he drawn. PRIVATE MEMBERS REPORTS. The reports of the members on the sanitary con- dition of their respective districts were read, and the surveyor submitted his remarks thereon.—It transpired that the Pentre district was very badly drained, and the surveyor said that the matter was now being looked into. FIRE EXTINGUISHING APPARATCS. The Surveyor reported that complaints had been received with reference to the inadequacy of fire extinguishing apparatus in the district. The Chamber of Trade has sug-rested that a fire engine should be obtained.—The Clerk remarked that if an engine wr..s obtained the Chamber would guarantee to find a volunteer brigade. — Mr. Griffiths said a broad view should be taken of the question, and asked where, in the event of an sngine being obtained, the same would be stationed.—Mr. M. Llewellyn suggested that more reels and hose be obtained.—The Surveyor re- < marked that there were reels at each police- > Nation, but he was afraid the fault lay in the in- 1 sufficient pressure of water.—Mr. D. W. Davies ( said they could never work the district with one ] engine. Four at least would have to be obtained ] nvinyr to the scattered state of the locality.—Mr. 1 Llewellyn pointed out that a few more reels and lew drying appliances would suit their purpose tt least for a time.—The Clerk thought it would ( oe a good thing to obtain the views of the police 1 ■>n the matter.—Mr. D. W, Davies suggested that < Ae number of hydrants should be increased.—Mr. < 3-riffiths moved that the matter be adjourned for i 'urther consideration, and that the surveyor be 1 nstructed to make the necessary preparations for :he putting up of drying apparatus.—This was 1 seconded by Mr. Llewellyn and agreed to. f NEW PLANS. 1 The surveyor submitted plans for the erection of J7 cottages. 4 stables. 7 additions to houses, 2 ihops 1 bakehouse. 1 water-closet. 1 hotel. 2 new a 'treets, and 1 photographer's studio. The plans, I laving been approved by the surveyor, were then massed. LAMPLIGHTERS' WAGES. A letter was read from the lamplighters in the ( anploy of the Board asking for an increase of 8s. )er month to their wages.—The Surveyor, in •eplv to the chairman, said that at present they "eceived 27s. per month.—Mr. D. W. Davies pro- ved that an increase of 6s. be given. Mr. G. rhomas seconded.—Mr. T. Griffiths moved a direct legative add in" that, in his opinion, the men were idequat-eivpaid: Receiving no seconder however, Mr DavicV motion was declared carried, instruc- tions being given that all the lamps were to be put Jut at daylight. i NEW APPOINTMENT. The Surveyor reported that he had received 109 replications'for the posts of three new inspectors >f nuisances.—It was decided that a subcommittee, insisting of one member for each ward, should be ippointed to go through the list and select nine to xppear before the Board, whose expenses would be paid. It was also decided that the same committee should select two assistant surveyors and two alerks to appear before the next meeting of the Board, HACKNEY CARRIAGE LICENCES. It was decided to affix the seal of the Board to the licences of new hackney carriages approved by the inspector.—The seal of the Board was also affixed to the contract for the supply of the lime- stone. THE CLYDACH VALE CONTRACT. The Surveyor reported that the security of lVIr. Paul (contractor of the road at Clydach Yale) had declared his readiness to carry out the contract. It was agreed that the offer be accepted, and a new contract with the sureties be made.—Mr. Llewellyn called attention to the fact that the pipe track of the Gas Company had been opened by Mr Paul. and that the same had not yet been closed. It was a most dangerous thing to passers by. it was decided that a letter should be sent to the Gas Company with reference to the same. A NOTICE OF MOTION. Mr T Griffiths said that several of the sites where at present the scavenging refuse was being thrown could not be obtained ior the next year, and gave notice to move at the next meeting the advisability of preparing proper sites for the same. HELPING THE INSPECTORS. It transpired that owing to the number of in- spectors of nuisances having recently greatly decreased. Mr. G. Thomas (Mardy) expressed his willinoTiess to give a helping hand to the inspector of his locality until new inspectors had been appointed. The other members were also asked to keep an eye on the sanitary condition of their respective districts in the interval. ADVERTISING.—THANKS, GENTLEMEN. Mr. D. W. Davies suggested that inasmuch as the Wtmuhla (inzrttr was now defunct, that the Free Pre** should have a share of the Board's advertisements, whereupon the representative of the South Walr* Star begged leave to rename the Board that that paper had a large circulation in the valley as well as in every part of the county, aud inasmuch as the directors of tin company had goae to the expense of establishing an office at Pontypridd and to send a representative to each ot their meetings, of which full reports were given. it. was onlv fair that the St a r should also obtain a share of'their advertisements.—Mr. D. W. Davies then added the name of the Star to his proposition, which was seconded by Mr. G. Thomas (Mardy). and oarraed unanimously. QUACK DOCTORS. Mr. D. Davies asked whether something could not be done to stop the nuisance caused by quack doctors in Porth and elsewhere, by obstructing the streets.—The Chairman said that he, too. had noticed the nuisance, which was very dangerous indeed to passers-by on Saturday evenings, and proposed that the Clerk should write to Inspector Do vies, oomplaining of the same. at the same time calling his attention to the nuisance on the pave- ment in Hannah-street,—This was seconded, and agreed tJo.

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