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PONTYPRIDD LOCAL BOARD. ;
PONTYPRIDD LOCAL BOARD. THE PROPOSED INCORPORATION. ] IMPORTANT DISCUSSION. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Ponty- pridd Local Board was held on Friday afteinoon last, Mr. D. Leyshon in the chair. There were present Councillor Roberts, Messrs. J. James, D. Rowlands, P. Gowan R. T. Richards, H. T: Wales. Tom Taylor, J. Snape, H. LI. Grover (clerk), and E. Rees (surveyor). < THE BARRY RAILWAY QUESTION. The Clerk read a letter from the secretary of the Barry Railway Company stating that the Boards letter with reference to passenger train, should be laid before the directors at their next meeting. A DEPUTATION OF BUILDERS. A deputation of builders from the district of Trailwn were introduced by Mr. W f^ stated that they had received a n°L^.Jr^ surveyor to put flushing tanks 111 their houses. They thought that this was a needless expense, be- causye children often interfered w!th the same, and thought that the ordinary way of flushing, was much better than the tank system.-The Chairman pointed out that the bye^aws required the tanks to be placed, and if the Board consented to the request of the deputation they would establish a dangerous precedent. DRAINING THE MOUNTAIN ASH DISTRICT. A let+er Vi-as read from Mr. Chatterton stating that as"the extension of the Pontypridd-Mountain Ash Local Board areas had been practically settled it was desirable that the Pontypridd Board should enter into negociations for taking over the sewage not only of the Ciifynydd district, which had been added to the Mountain Ash district, but also for the whole of the Mountain Ash area. The capacity of the outface sewer would admit of this being done, and he thought no time should be lost in having a. survey made-After some discussion it was agreed that the clerk should communicate with the Mountain Ash Board, and ask if they intended joining the Ystrad main sewer. THE MERTHYR ROAD. A letter was read from fhe cleric of the County Council with reference to the improvement 0: the Cardiff and Merthyr Road. This would cost about £ 350. and the Council would be glad if the Board would do this work at the price. It was decided that the improvements should be done. and the surveyor was ordered to advertise for tender. THE COUNTY COUNCIL TXQUIRY. The Clerk stated that since the Board last met, Mr. Deacon had held an inquiry with reference to the extension of areas, and he anticipated that when the extension would be granted, the Local Board would hold an inquiry to settle the number of members and to rearrange the wards.—Coun- cillor Roberts asked when these meetings would take place.-The Clerk replied that the County Council were of opinion that it would be some time in March. THE FREE LIBRARY. A letter was read from Jlr. W. Jones Powell, secretary of the Free Library, requesting the Board to appoint Mr. Snape to act on the com- mittee On the motion of Mr. D. Rowlands, seconded by Mr. James, the election of Mr. Snape Was agreed to.—Councillor Roberts remarked, that the library was in a most flourishing condition, and that the technical classes thereat were well attended. ANOTHER DEPUTATION. A deputation, introduced by the Rev. W. C. Hooper, waited upon the Board, on behalf of the members of the Calvary Baptist Church, Treforest, asking the Board to take over the maintenance of the road in front of the chapel. And on the pro- Position of Councillor Roberts, is was agreed that the local members and the surveyor should meet on the spot and report to the Board. THE PROPOSED INCORPORATION. A large and influential deputation, consisting of Messrs. James Coombers. R. Rogers. H. Porcher, J. Prothero, T. Mayberry Williams, F. Judd, S. Par- fitt, A. 0. Evans, and others were introduced by Mr. H. S. Davies, president of the Chamber of Trade. Their application was that the Board Would be pleased to apply to the Privy Council for a charter of incorporation to the town, and they proposed to put before the Board some reasons for making this application. They considered that having a charter of incorporation would raise the Status of the town considerably above what it Was at present. They did not wish to depreciate the Local Boaid in any way, but it was well known that in any town that had a corporation the mayor in his official capacity represented that town. and in a way that the chairman of the Local Board did not. This statement was borne out by What was done in Merthyr. Whenever there was a public function to be performed in Merthyr Tydvil it was the High Constable that appeared as representing the town. and not the chairman of the Local Board. The mayor would not only Represent the town but he would have the honour *>f sitting upon the magisterial bench-he would be, as a matter of fact, the chief magistrate of town—and if a charter was granted, borough magistrates would also be appointed, and the Magisterial business of the town would be done by the town-and not by the county—magistrates as at present. Probably if the town of Pontypridd Was incorporated loeal magistrates would be allowed to manage the business of the town while the stipendiary would serve the other part of the district. In that way they would save the stipendiary magistrates rates altogether. llie members of the Town Council would be elected in a different manner to the members of the Local Board they would be elected by ballot, and he certainly considered that that would be a very great improvement on the present mode of elect- ing the members of the Local Board of Health. The corporation would become the chief autnon y 0" the town. and would have the power of amal- gamating the different authorities in existence at present: it would take over such bodies as the Urban Sanitary Authority and the Burial Board, and in that connection he would suggest that tl e "I Local Board should ask the Burial Board, which intended applying for an extension of their district, to co-operate with the Local Board in this appli- cation. This would have the effect of saving an expenditure of £ 800, and they would have one calculation instead of separate as at present. It Was said as an objection to this application, that a corporation would be more expensive than the ex- isting authority, but that depended on the inhabi- tants themselves. If they chose to make it expen- sive they could do so. but there was no reason why it should be more expensive than the system at present in existence. It was true that in some towns they paid a salary to the mayor, but in the large majority of cases this was not done. The 'Corporation would have greater facilities in the acquiring of land, &c.. and probably they would 'some day have some wealthy townsman who would like to confer some benefit on the town by givino- property to the corporation. He would How call upon Mr. Spragg to read the memorial, which it was suggested should be laid before the council. The Chairman said that before the petition was Tead he should like to ask whether they as r Board would find any difficulty, at- they could not vote any money towards the expenses. Mr. H. S. Davies remarked that he understood the Board had power to go to the necessary ex- T>ense. The suggestion of the deputation was that the Board should get the petition printed and circulated throughout the town, and asked the in- habitants to sign the memorial. The Clerk stated that there was no doubt that if the Privv Council were satisfied that this was a proper application, they would order the expense to be paid out of the rates. The Chairman remarked that he had been told that when they applied at Merthyr they had been 0 -ed to subscribe to the expenses of the applica- tion, and he doubted whether the responsibility of going to the expense would be undertaken by the townspeople. The Clerk remarked that the Board would cer- tainly have to run a certain amount of risk, be- cause if the County 'Council were not satisfied that the application was a dispensable one, they might not permit the expense to be paid out of the rates. Mr. lI, S. Davies remarked that it was the in- tention of the Burial Board to go in for a special Act of Parliament, but he understood that, ac- cording to the Municipal Corporation Act. if a charter was obtained the district could be extended without a gpeeia'l Act. And if the petition was signed bv a large number of the inhabitants he had no doubt but that it would satisfy theIPrivy Council. Mr. J. Spragg then read the memorial, and Mr. H. Porcher said he endorsed everything- that Mr. Da vies had "aid, and hoped the Board vcould adopt #ie petition. The Chairman then congratulated the Chamber fot- the excellent way in which the memorial had be CM prepared, and said that if the charter was granted it would considerably raise the .status of the t6wn. and he would like to have the feeling of tiie inhabitants on the matter, and for dtat purpose it would be wise to convene public meetings. Mr. R. Rogers thought it would be wise to con- vene public meetings if there was any risk con- nected with the affair. He was quite certain many of the inhabitants would be quite willing to become guarantors. After some further discussion it was decided, on the motion of Mr. D. Rowlands, seconded by Mr. Snap, to call a special meeting of the Board to consider and discuss the question before giving a decision, m the matter. i The surveyor and the inspector of nuisances' reports were then read and adopted.
INTERESTING PRESENTATION AT…
INTERESTING PRESENTATION AT PONTYPRIDD. On Wednesday se'nnight a most interesting ceremony was performed at the County Hotel, Pontypridd, where the local Volunteer Fire Bri- gade, clad in uniform, had assembled to do honour to Lieut. Haines, of Newport, by presenting- him with a beautiful silver-mounted axe, on which was artistically engraved Presented to Lieuten- ant Haynes,, NeWiport, by the officers and firemen of the Pontypridd Fire Brigade." Lieutenant Haynes had given the brigade valuable aid in their formation. and this mode of thanking him for his past services was adopted. A brass helmet with a similar inscription was also presented to Mr. 1. Griffiths, Briton Ferry, the erstwhile foreman of the Pontypridd brigade.—Mr. H. E. Crane, the genial landlord of the County Hotel, had made excellent arrangements for the occasion, and the long room in which the brigade assembled had been nicely decorated for the occasion.—Lieut. Rees, who was voted to the chair, expressed his regret at the unavoidable ab=ence, owing to un- foreseen circumstances, of Captain W. Jones. Lieut. Arthur Evans, and Lieut. Berth. It was a most unfortunate occurrence, for once or twice before the date of that gathering had been fixed, and again and again adjourned, to suit the con- venience of either officers or men and now. after they had fixed upon a date which seemed to suit all, most of the officers were called away on other business. Of course it could not be helped. They were all aware of the object which had called them together that evening. They wished to ac- knowledge in some way or other their indebted- ness to Lieut. Haynes for his invaluable assistance to them in forming the brigade. Without his aid they should have been nowhere, and they never could sufficiently recognise it. He had great pleasure in asking Mr. Haynes to accept a smajl token of their respect and gratitude to him. (Hear, hear.)—Lieut. Rees then handed to Lieut. Haynes, amid much cheers, the handsome silver- mounted fireman's axe.—Fireman Price then, in a brief speech, proposed the health of Lieutenant Haynes. which was seconded by Fireman David Francis in a neat and nicely-worded speech, in the course of which he referred to the excellent coaching which the brigade had received at the hands of Lieutenant Haynes, the result of which had been the perfecting of the Pontypridd Brigade in their drill. The toast having been duly honoured, Lieut. Arthur Evans came in, and the chairman vacated his seat in his favour.-Lieut. Haynes, in respond- ing, said he felt as if he could sing the old dittv, Oh, what a surprise," and could hardly find words to express his thanks. When, eighteen months ago, he talked with Mr. Arthur Evans of starting a brigade for Pontypridd, he had never anticipated that his services would be rewarded in that manner. The time which he had given to the Pontypridd Brigade had been cheerfully given, without any expectation for a reward. Continuing, Lieut. Haynes said that he defied contradiction when he said that a finer body of men than the Pontypridd Brigade could not be found. They were smart, active, and courageous, and would go through fire and water to do their duty. (Applause.) With regard to their officers, he would say that it would be hard to get a better staff. A suggestion had been made that examina- tions should he held in order to qualify men to become officers of fire brigades, and he was in favour of such a movement, for he thought that the officers had the lives of their 'men in their hands, and their re- sponsibility was great, but he would trust his life willingly in the hands of the Pontypridd officers. Having congratulated the men on their -conduct at the fire the previous evening, Lieut. Haynes went on to say that the Local Board, who were entrusted with the safety of the town, should pro- vide suitable plant for the brigade. r They wanted a new station, and he would advise them to go in also for a small steamer. When insurance com- panies knew that towns were well armed against fire they would lessen the rates of insurance, so that in the interest of the ratepapers it would pay the Board to provide them with what they re- quired. However, the Pontypridd brigade had made a better start than 90 per cent. of the fire brigades of the country, and had outlived the prejudice of the townspeople. (Cheers.)-Lieut. A. O. Evans (the chairman) remarked that they had greatly benefitted by the speech of their brave comrade. Aud with reference to the suggestion which had been thrown out that officers should obtain certificates of proficiency he was very much of the same opinion, and hoped that the examina- tion of firemen would soon he an accomplished L I fact. They had now the very pleasing duty of presenting their late foreman with a helmet. Mr. Griffiths had been an ardent supporter and an enthusiastic worker in the brigade whilst at Pont- ypridd. Referring to the fire on the previous night, Mr. Evans remarked that although the petroleum casks had beaten them they had received a grand experience. He would say to the brigade, men and officers alike, never to shirk their duty, and never to ask a comrade to do work which they were not willing to do themselves. (Cheers.) He might say that they had a deal of help from the Local Board, although at first that tody had opposed the formation of the brigade, but since they had proved to them that they could do their duty well the opposition had been withdrawn. (Applause.) —Foreman T. Griffiths was then presented with the helmet, after which Fireman Williams pro- posed his health, which was seconded by Fireman T. E. Lewis.—In returning thanks, Mr. Griffiths said he hoped soon to form at Briton Ferry a similar brigade to the'one atPontypridd. (Cheers.) The toast of the "Police Force," coupled with the name of Superintendent Jones, was then honoured, and it was hoped that the good feeling which existed between the brigade and the police would long continue, and that both forces would co- operate for the good of the town. (Applause.)- Lieutenant Haynes proposed the toast of The Press." coupled with the names of Mr. Gwilvm Hughes (Sov-th 11 'ales Daily News) and Mr. Evan R. Evans (South Wales Star).—These gentlemen having responded, the toast of Our Host" was duly honoured, and the proceedings terminated. During the evening song-s were rendered by Lieut. Rees, Sergeant Hughes, Firemen Price, Bones, J. Owen, and others.
YSTRAD SCHOOL BOARD.
YSTRAD SCHOOL BOARD. NEW APPOINTMENTS. The monthly meeetmg- of the Ystradyfodwg School Board was held at the offices, Pentre, on Monday evening last, under the presidency of Mr. W. W. Hood. The other members present were— Alderman W. Jenkins, Messrs. II. Williams, Daniel Thomas, Rev. W. Lewis, A. Lewis. Morgan Davies, T. Beavan. W. Pritchard, Alderman W. Morgan, and the Rev. W. Jones. t-I SCHOOL M ANAGEMENT, The report of the School Management Com- mittee recommended that Joseph Miles, late as- sistant at Ynyshir, be appointed to the vacancy at Ferndale. Five applications had been received for the position of head mistress of the Tylorstown School, and Miss Arthur (of Mardy), Miss Davies (Bodringallt), and Miss Berger (Chelsaa) were re- commended for the consideration of the Board.— Miss Edith Prosser, of the Blaenrhondda School, was unanimously appointed out of three can- didates to be a certificated assistant of the Higher Grade Girls' School.—It was decided to adjourn the appointments for the Dunraven and Ferndale Boys' Schools.—The committee also reported that they had received the annual reports upon the following schools s'nee the last meeting of the Board, and they were considered satisfactory:— Dunraven. two excellent and one good Treorky, one excellent and two good Higher Grade, two excellent Ynyshir. two excellent, and one good Mardy, three good. THE NEW MISTRESS OF TYLORSTOWN. The Chairman explained that two mistresses then in the employ of the Board had applied for the vacancy at Tylorstown, their reason for doing so was to be nearer their homes.—Mr. A. Lewis ,did not see why the Board should be incon- venienced because their teachers desired to re- raove. and as each of the applicants held a situa- tion under the Board he would propose Miss Burger, of Chelsea.—A long discussion followed with reference -y.o the abilities of the two teachers, and it was ultimately agreed that Miss Arthur, of N oc Marty, be appointed to the Tylorstown School, and Miss Bergtr head-mistress of the Mardy School. TTJE BUILDIKG COMMITTEE'S REFORT. The committee, among other things, reported that they cad the census of the Blaenycwjn School 1 placed before them, and were of opinion that the school was not required at that place.—It was re- ported that no tender had been received for the erection of the Cwmclydach Schools.—The report, as read, was then adopted, alld it was decided that an arrangement should be nsA/le to hold a class at the Congregational Chapel at Tylorstown, in order tct iiiect tlit-, immediate demand." FINANCE. The report of the Finance Committee was read, and it recommended the payment of a sum of £ 2,478 14s. 10s. It was also reported that since the last meeting a sum of £ 3,000 had been paid by the overseers. The balance in hand amounted to £ 5,549.—It was also recommended to re-insure the Ferndale Schools for £ 3,000, instead of £ 5.000, as heretofore, and that a precept of £ 5.000 be issued on the overseers.-The Clerk said that this was £2.000 more than the previous pre- j cept.-The report was then adopted. THE CWMPARK AND T WYNPIA SCHOOLS. 1 As was reported in the wth Wales Star some weeks ago it was decided ;,t the last meeting of c the Board that the above-named schools should be taken over by the Board. The architect had been unable to prepare his report.-The Chairman re- marked that as there had been a building grant allowed by the Government for the Llwynpia Boys School, the managers would be obliged to ( hand the same over for nothing. And it was eventually agreed, on the motion of Mr. S. H. j Williams, that the schools should be rented from i the first of October.—This was the principal { business.
BRIDGEND LOCAL BOARD. '
BRIDGEND LOCAL BOARD. < The monthly meeting of this Board was held on Tuesday evening last, when Mr. LI. Wallington (chairman), presided. The others present were Messrs. W. M. Richards, W. McGaul. W. Francis, 1 W. Powell, M. Davies, T. J. Hughes (clerk), and f Evan Williams (surveyor). FINANCE. Mr. W. M. Richards read the report of the Finance Committee, stating that the bank book had been examined and showed an overdraft of £ 200 8s. 4d. Cheques were ordered to be drawn for the several amounts named therein.-The Chairman said with regard to the overdraft that it would be provided for shortly by the collector. BUILDING, PAVING AND LIGHTING COMMITTEE. Mr. McGaul read the report of this committee who held a meeting on the 10th October, the mem- bers present being Messrs. Rich, Francis, and McGaul.—Plans for the drill-hall had been ex- amined and were found in accordance with the bye-laws, and therefore recommended to be passed.. The cottages in the Gutter had been visited by the ■ committee, and they suggested that the passage be paved and channelled, and that the filth now there be thrown zi-,tay at once. The cottages were in their opinion quite fit for habitation. They recommended that the new lamps in Mack- worth-street be lighted by means of oil. but they could not recommend the additional lamps asked for by Mr. Randall on the West File-road, Mr. Edward Jenkins' pavement measures 10ft.. in width, therefore they recommend that his applica- tion to place a grating in the pavement be granted, -The tender of Mr. John Austin for the paving of Mewcastle-hill was recommended to be re- ceived.—Mr. McGaul explained the history of the different questions, and ultimately proposed that the report be adopted.—Mr. Francis seconded.— The Clerk read some correspondence which had passed between Mr. Phillip Thomas, the architect of the new drill-hall, but seeing that the plans had been recommended to be passed, it was of no practical interest.—The resolution was then passed. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor (Mr. Evan Williams) read his report stating that the closet connections at Aus- trali an-terrace were being progressed with very rapidly, and would be completed this week. Mr. Roberts' houses in Oldcastle, were still inhabited, and the tenants stated that they could get no houses to remove into. He recommended that he be proceeded against according to the section bearing upon the point. The scavenger had ten- dered his week's notice, and had convenienced the Board by remaining this week again. He recom- mended the appointment of a successor. Also Mr. Evan Davies, a roadman, had given notice to leave. Plans had been recently laid on the table of the proposed cemetery by Mr. G. F. Lambert, the architect.—It was decided that the surveyor pro- ceed against Mr. Roberts as suggested in his report.—With regard to the post of town scavenger, the surveyor stated that he had received verbal applications from Mr. Edward Davies, Nolton- street. and Mr. Francis Evans, White Rock, for the same, and a letter of application was also read from David Lewis. Chapel-street, enclosing- two testimonials.—Mr. McGaul, after the other mem- bers had agreed, proposed that Francis Evans was a suitable man and of good character, proposed his appointment for Saturday next. at a salary of 21s. a week, with Is. 6d. for extra work on Saturday nights. The scavenavr was expected to be out at 8 o'clock oil winter mornings and 7.30 in the summer.—The nutter of j-.ptviiat.injr a successor to Evan Davies was left to the Ch ur.uan, Mr. McGaul, and the Surveyor. CE'S GLAS RCVA.:<"W:NRS'/T.S. A letter was read from Mr. Knox, in reply to that of the Clerk, re th >, encroachments by Miss Talbot at Cefn Glas stating th.-1 he had not quite understand what was meant with regard to the land occupied by Mr. Win. Elias, as first stated, but now adding several others. Regarding Mr. Elias' land it had been enclosed since 1879, and placed on the old fence of a garden about half a acre in addition. If they were ordered to draw J down the old fence Miss Talbot would have to take such steps as she deemed necessary to pro- tect her property.—The Clerk What I gather, therefore, from this, the encroachment is twelve years old.—Mr. Michael Davies said he could pro- duce evidence at the next meeting to the contrary, if they deferred the question until then.—This was accordingly done. THE NEW RATE. The seal of the Board was ordered to be affixed to the new rate of Is. 3d. in the £ STREET OBSTRUCTIONISTS. A long and animated discussion ensued relative to street obstructionists. The police wrote com- plaining of a woman named Cross.—Mr. Edwin Price wrote from Llandrimdod during the Board to take resolute steps in the matter.—The Chair- man wanted to make a hard and fast rule.—Mr. McGaul wished to prosecute Cross if she persisted in her obstruction next Saturday.—Mr. Michael Davies' heart felt and his eloquent tongue spoke for the poor, who should be treated on the same level with the tradesmen of the town.—Mr. Powell did not think a single tradesman has dis- obeyed the orders of the Board.—The Chairman complained that the late trains to the valleys had brought a lot of drunkenness to the town.—Mr. Davies said that was the fault of the publicans.- Mr. Richards thought these remarks were very like a temperance lecture, and the Chairman closed the discussion by saying that the tradesmen should be informed that in future all offenders would be treated alike. EILECTRIC LIGHT. Mr. McGaul said that in view of the threatened increase in the price of gas, he would suggest that the Board should consider the question of intro- ducing electric light into the town. It would be chaaper and would have the effect of lowering the price of gas. — Mr. M. Davies, the Chairman, Messrs. Powell and Francis advocated, first of all, a deputation of the Board meeting the directors of the gas company., and the Chairman and Messrs. Edwin Price and W. Powell were appointed to do so.—Mr. Richards quite fell in with what had been done, but he wished to explain that he could not vote upon the subject. MISOKLL ANEO US. Mr. M'Gaul: I want to know where the drainage scheme is gone to.?—The Clerk.: Mr. David (Mr. Michael's agent) called upon me during last week, and gave me some dates on which it would be absolutely impossible for him to attend the inquiry, I sent them up to the Local Government Board, asking them to fix the inquiry on other dates.—It was decided to again write the Local Government Board, asking for the inquiry shortly.—The plans for the proposed cemetery having been reported as laying on the table, the clerk was directed to notify all persons interested that they were open for inspection.—ThM concluded the business.
OGMORE AND G ARVf LOCAL LOCAL…
OGMORE AND G ARVf LOCAL LOCAL BOARD. GENEROSITY OF THE CHAIRMAN. RECREATION GROUNDS FOR TYNEWYDD ■ AND NANTYMOEL. On Saturday last a special meeting of this Board was held at the clerk's office, Bridgend, «-hen the chairman (Mr. J. Blandy Jenkins) pre- sided. There were also present. Dr. E. J. Parry, Messrs. J^ F. Salathiel, J. Jones, Thomas Recs, D. Edmonds, John Williams. Jenkin Williams. Daniel Prifee, S. H. Stockwood (clerk), II. Dawkin Williams (surveyor), and T. John (inspector of nuisances).—The first matter on the agenda was to consider the offer of the chairman of a piece of ] ground to be used for recreation at Tynewydd and Nantym&el.—The Chairman explained that the Board could take over the land under an Act of Parliament, subject to allowing it to be used for the public amusement and benefit.-The Clerk read the Act, and stated that the ground would ilupportitself most probably.-The Chairman said it would be gfv«eri subject to its being used for such purposes as a committee would decide, and make such arrangements as they pleased. He thought it should be. to a great extent, self- supporting, by being let to football and other athletic clubs at a rent, which money could be if they desired, used for some improvement. He would also require them to fence it, so that no trespassing would be allowed.—Mr. Salathiel. in moving that the chairman's offer be accepted, would have been very glad if it was in their dis- trict. Unfortunately, they had not a gentleman in the Garw Valley so generously disposed. He also referred to the valuable gift of the chairman, to whom they should be highly pleased. He also proposed that a committee be appointed to manage the grounds, consisting of the members of the Ogmore Works Committee of the Board.—Mr. J. Jones seconded, and it was unanimously carried.— The Surveyor reported, amongst other things, that the drainage at Gilfachgoch was practically com- pleted, and there remained some nrtmholes to be put in. The other matters contained therein were decided upon as follows :—Mr. Jonathan Maddox, Pontycymmer, on the 13th December, allowed a house to be tenanted before it was properly finished. He had been served with notice from the surveyor.—The Chairman I beg to Jnove that Mr. Jonathan Maddox be summoned.—Mr. Edwards spoke on the difficulty experienced in the neigh- bourhood of obtaining houses to remove into. He did not think Mr. Maddox was to be blamed.—Mr. Salathiel spoke of the analogy between the action of certain members who were very pronounced in their expressions of disgust at these actions, but when at the Board had not sufficient backbone te uphold it. He seconded the resolution that a summons be issued. One thing was, that they should not allow persons to defy the officials of the Board.—Mr. Daniel Price moved an amendment that further enquiry be made into the matter.— Mr. Rees seconded.—These two being the only members who voted for the amendment, the original resolution was carried.—Messrs. John Rattry, Evan Williams, and James Drew, of Pontycymmer, and Mr. William Matthews, of Nantymoel, were ordered to be served with notices to complete their private improvements within six months. Also, the surveyor was instructed to make a list of the persons who had not completed their private improvements, according to the plans originally submitted for the Board's approval, in order that the Board may consider them at the next meeting.—Plans were passed as being in accordance with the bye-laws for the following :— D. Vaughan, house at Nantymoel William Matthews, an estate plan.—The Surveyor was also instructed to make arrangements for street nomen- clature in the two valleys.—Several nuisances existing in the neighbourhood were reported, and notices were ordered to be served upon them to remedy them within reasonable time.—The scavenger of the Garw Valley being reported to be unable to scavenge Marian-street or* 'nj to build- ing operations carried on by the Ocean Colliery Company, it was decided that the clerk write them regarding it.—The Surveyor was directed to report upon the nuisance existing at the closets at the back of 12 houses in Marian-street, owing to the defective drainage.—In order to test the state of the whole district regarding nuisances, Dr. Parry proposed that the Inspector of Nuisances com- mence by reporting on the state of Blaengarw, after a house-to-house inspection.—Mr. D. Edwards gave notice that at the next meeting he would move that the Board meet fortnightly in future, it having been pointed out that there was insufficient time at the ordinary .monthly meeting to give the officers' report proper- consideration.— Thts concluded the business.
BRIDGEND BOARD OF GUARDIANS.
BRIDGEND BOARD OF GUARDIANS. HALF-YEARLY CALLS. The weekly meeting of this Board was held at the Union Workhouse on Saturday, when there I were present-Rev. F. W. Edmondes (chaiiman), Messrs. Rees Thomas and D, Spencer (vice-chair- men), Colonel Warlow, Messrs. Edwin Price, W. Hopkin, Robt. Thomas. Thos. Rees, J. H. Thomas, E. John, Wm. Howells (Wick), David Bo wen, Lemuel Griffiths, Edward Morgan, Hopkin Wil- liams. Thos. John (Llanharry), Evan Williams, Wm. Howell (Pencoed), Dl. Thomas, and T. John (Llanblethian).—The Clerk ie$the total'number of persons in receipt of relief for the week ending 2nd October as follows :—Mr. John's district, 110; Mr. Punter's, 158; Mr. Jones's, 293; Mr. David's, 257 non-resident, 51; total. 863 last year during the corresponding period was 972. The total amount expended in relief was 486 9s. 7d., as against £107 4s. 9d. last year. He read out the estimate of expenditure amounting to £3,344, to be apportioned to the parishes as follows £ Bettws 180 Coity Higher 82 Coity Lower 200 Colvinstone 24 Cowbridge 50 Coychurch Higher. 40 Coychurch Lower. 40 Cwmdu 200 Eglwysbrewis 6 Ewenny 2 Flemingstone 10 Gileston 8 Kenfig 34 Flemingstone. 10 Gileston 8 Kenfig 34 Laleston 60 I Llanblethian 70 Llandough 14 Llandyfodwg 27 Llangarn 20 Llangeinor 406 Llangynwyd Higher 132 Llangynwyd Lower 24 Llangynwyd Middle 30 Llanharran 124 Llanharry 22 Llanilid 12 Llanmaes 20 Llanmihangel 10 Llansannor 24 Llantwit Major 108 L Lisworncy. 16 Marcross 14 Merthyrmawr 34 Monknash 22 Nash 4 Newcastle Higher 184 Newcastle Lower. 56 Newton Nottage 162 Pencocd. 70 Penllyne. 34 Peterstone 40 Pyle. 78 St. Andrews Minor 4 St. Athan 28 S,t. Brides Major 64 St. Brides Minor 40 St. Donatts 18 St. Hilary 24 St. Mary Church 10 St. Mary Hill 16 Sker 1 Stembridge. 1 Tytheystone Higher 125 Tytheystone Lower 14 Wick 22 Ynisawdre 68 Ystradowen 20 £ 3.344
YSTRAD POLICE COURT.
YSTRAD POLICE COURT. MONDAY.—Before Messrs. T. P. Jenkins (chair- man), W. Morgan, and D. W. Davies. SLEEPING OUT.-Albert Taylor, Samuel Down, William Harries, and Henry Butler were brought up in custody charged with sleeping out the pre- vious night in coke ovens at Blaenclydach. Police-constable O'xeil said that the men had money on their persons, and they were sober.- Dismissed with a caution. DRUNKS."—The following men were fined for being drunk and disorderly on Mabon's Day :— Thomas Evans, Ferndale, 5s. David Davies, I Ystrad, 10s. Alfred Pym, Treorky, 10s. Henry North, Tonypandy, £ 1 James Howells, 15s.; Watkin Norton, Ystrad, 10s.; David Lewis, Ton, 5s.; John Thomas, Toil, 5s.; and David Bowden, ] Ton, Ystrad, 10s. NON-MAINTENANCE.—For refusing to obey a maintenance order. Joseph Edmunds, Treherbert, was brought up in custody. It appeared that on the 4th of May the defendant was ordered to pay 12s. a week towards the maintenance of his wife, and an amount of P,12 14s. was now owing, The defendant said he never intended to pay the money, and he was ordered to spend three months at her Majesty's prison. ASSAULTING THE POLICE. — Police constable James Rawlings charged Charles Gillard with as- saulting him on the 3rd inst. The constable was attracted to Duffryn-street. Ferndale, and found the defendant there drunk "and creating a row. The officer requested him to go home quietly, but instead of doing so lie struck him in the face. The Bench fined him 30s., including costs. SUNDAY DRINKING AT PENYGRAIG. — Police- constable 0'5 eil summoned John Davies and Walter Jones, of Penygraig, for being on licensed premises during prohibited hours on Sunday, the 4th inst.—Mr. James Phillips appeared for the defence. The Constable said he was on duty near the Butcher's Arms, Penygraig. on Sunday morn- ¡ ing, and he saw the two defendants coming out of the back door, and they said they were looking for a trap to take them to Llantwit-Major.—Mr. Phillips said that the men were not on licensed premises for the yard where the men were found was not licensed. -The Bench, however, held that the men had no business on the premises, and fined them 15s. each. AN UNLICENSED DOG.-For keeping a dog with- out a license, Elizabeth Sparks. Ystrad, was brought up and charged. It seems that since then the defendant had obtained a license, and she was ordered to pay costs. SQUIB-FIRING.—Police-constable Poyntz sum- moned a little boy, named Rees Price, for firing squibs on the road near Treherbert on Saturday night. The child was one of a crowd who frightened a doctor's horse, and one of the squibs fell in front of ft young girl on the street.—Fined 5s. — Police-constable Webber also summoned James Jones, of Pentre, for firing" Chinese lights in the streets and with trying to frighten horses. -The Bench did not consider that these articles came under the Explosives Act, and discharged the culprit.
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