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BOARD OF GUARDIANS.
BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of the board was held on Monday. Present-Rev John Pugh (in the chair) Mr John James, ex-officio; Prebendary Williams, Mesars C. M. Williams, John Morgan, timber mer- chant, and John Jenkins, Aberystwyth Rev J. T. Griffiths, Llaailar; Rev J. M. Griffiths, Llanfiangel Geneu 'rglyn Messrs David Jones, Rest; David Rowlands, Mabwshen James Jones, Tyllwyd; John Jones, Penbwlch; E. J. Morgan, Melindwr; Evan James, Tanrallt; William Paull, Cwmbrwyno; Wm. James, Pwllcenawon; John James, Tynrhos; Richard Hughes, Cefnhendre David Owen, Maenelin John Edwards, Rhydtir; Thomas Evans, Trawsnant; Wm. Eyans, Brynhir; John Jones, Moelglomen; Evan Riohards, Penuwch; and Hugh Hughes, clerk. THE HOUSE. The Master reported that there were 71 in the oonse, against 65 in the corresponding fortnight of last year. The number of vagrants relieved was 44, against 37 in the corresponding fortnight of last year. FINANCE. The following out-relief was administered during the past fortnight :—Aberystwyth district, per Mr John Jones, < £ 34 10s 6d, to 147 paupers; corresponding fortnight, .£38 19s 6d, to 162 paupers Geneu'rglyn district, per Mr John D. Jones, .f46 9s Od, to 181 Paupers corresponding fortnight, .£46 15s 6d, to 183 Paupers; Ilar district, per Mr Joseph Morgan, .£41 6s 6d, to 162 paupers; corresponding fortnight, .£42 7s, to 168 paupers. The amount in the bank to the credit of the union was .£408 15s lid. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. The Chairman said he saw by one of the minutes that the first business was the appointment of a chairman. He was not present at the last meeting, but he found the board proposed Mr Morris Davies to take the chair, and that he refused, and he had since sent a letter to the Clerk in which he expressed that view asain more fully. He read the letter, 'Which was as follows Ffosrhydgaled, Llanfarian, Aberystwyth, January 7th, 1888. Dear Sir,-In order that the guardians may have the opportunity to-morrow of discussing the question Who should succeed Mr Fryer as chairman of the board, I write to beg of you to inform those of them that you may see that I have fully made up my mind to adhere to my decision of Monday last. And at the Same time to assure them that I relinquish the share of the management of the board that I had taken upon myself with the very deepest regret.—I am, dear sir, your faithfully, MORRIS DAVIES. He (the chairman) thought it was very unfortunate that Mr Davies did not take to the office now, as they were so near the end of the year, because in fact he had filled the chair nearly the whole of the year, and there was now not more than three months to run. Mr C. M.Williams said that letter was written to the "assessment committee held that day week, and was not intended for the Board of Guardians. Since that time a large number of guardians had been speaking to Mr Davies with regard to his continuing in the Qhair, and pointing out that they desired him to con- tinue to the end of the year, and he now had it on the best authority that Mr Davies did not purpose to resign if the board was anxious that he should con- tinue, and he was prepared to comply with their Wishes but, on the other hana, if the board wished to elect some one else, he would net stand in the way. If Mr Davies did really mean to press his resignation he would have written an official letter to the board. The Rev J. M. Griffiths: This letter is addressed to Hugh Hughes, Esq., clerk to the Aberystwyth Board of Guardians. The Chairman: That was written for another Meeting and not for this. Mr C. M. Williams urged that taking the general faithfulness in which Mr Davies had discharged his duty they ought to elect him unanimously. He proposed the election of Mr Davies. The Chairman Until the end of the year. The Rev J. M. Griffiths said that before the motion Was put to the meeting he wished to say that with the exception of a few words said by Mr Williams no one "Would endorse the sentiments expressed byMr Williams :more heartily than he did. At their last meeting, When Mr Davids, their first vice-chairman, suddenly told them that he had made up his mind to resign all Share in the administration of the union, no one was Inore sorry than he was, and he did his best to press Upon him to re-consider his determination. Eventu- ally they got Mr Davies not to answer, and he (the Speaker) said they would take his silence for consent. Not knowing Mr Davies's feelings, he afterwards Wrote him expressing his own, and he believed the Sentiments of the majority of the board. He received a reply from Mr Davies very similar to the One already read, only more decided in tone, that «^er no consideration could he change the decision Which he had arrived at. Now they had nothing before "bent in black and white, only the letter from Mr •Davies, which was so decided against taking office, therefore it would be a great unkindness to elect ™r Davies and press this office upon him, when he Was so anxious, as he said himself, to get rest, and he had washed his hands entirely from the affairs of the union. He could hardly believe that Mr Davies Would in such a short time change his mini on the Subject. .)ilr C. M. Willia ms said he had received a letter from Mr Davies, and since that time the question had been put to him pretty straight, and he said if it Was the wish of the board he was prepared not to press his resignation. He had been asked by a large number of guardians to continue until the end of the ?hRr' anc^ ^at being 80 had not a shadow of doubt "hat Mr Davies would accept office. The Chairman That may be the reason why he changed his mind, and would now consent to the chair. » The Rev J. M. Griffiths He can hardly have seen guardians than were present at the last meet- tog, Mr John James said that Mr Morris Davies made a Public statement when he resigned that he was anxious to resign, and now they had it in black and bought they should not take into con- sideration any verbal statements. It seemed to him that tney now wanted to make Mr Davies look as luieulous in the eyes of the public as they possiby c°old. No grea ter injustice could be done after W&at he had said and done than to go and elect him agaIn, and he hoped that Mr Williams would not propose him, because he really thought that if a man resign they ought to accept it. Mr Davies would thank them if they were now to elect him again, make him look ridiculous, as if he did not know CM own mind. The Chairman Will anyone second Mr Williams' proposition ? Mr James, Tanrallt, seconded. The Rev J. M. Griffiths said that simply because believed it would be unkind to force the office upon Mr Davies, he proposed that for the remainder of the year they should elect Mr Vauaihan Davies as chairman. He had seen Mr Vaughan Davies, and he had consented to accept the office, although he was Rot anxious for it, and he promised to devote his time and energy and talents to the business of the union. ■He would much prefer that there would he no division, a.nd he did not believe that there would be, because aU the evidence they had before the board showed •uat there was no question at all about it that Mr ■fflioirris Davies's wish was not to be elected there that Mr C. M. Williams said that Mr John James and Griffiths appeared to make things ti Mr John James I object to any personal insinua- -tions. I have not seen Mr Griffiths since I was here haveTheard 1 6r know anything except what I Mr C. M. Williams asked them to look at the matter tair y, and the board would understand that JMr .Davies had withdrawn his resignation having Seen a large number of guardians he thought it advis- able to continue till the end of the year. He knew that Mr Davies was prepared to act The Rev J. M. Griffiths We have not got that "Cfore us. Mr C. M. Williams further thought that the board Was not prepared to insult their second vice-chair- lee c man assuming that Mr Morris Davies was not pre- pared to accept the office, he did not think there Was any occasion to go outside the board to appoint a chairman. J. M. Griffiths We are not going outside. Mr Williams thought they would be degrading jnemselves if they carried out tactics of this kind, e trusted they would elect Mr Morris Davies unani- ously, and thus show their gratitudato him for his Past services. OT! The Rev J. M. Griffiths read Mr Davies's letter a,M more, so that the board might know what he himself, Mr C. M. Williams That has been read once, ^r Griffiths proceeded to read. Paull: What is the date of that letter ? « Mr C. M. Williams The 7th. It was written to 1assessment committee. Mr Griffiths: They were members of this board. be» r€la<^ sentence in which Mr Davies said I Seo?0U ^n^orm those of them whom you may tav H ? kave fully made up my mind to adhere to »m»envlS10n'" asked if Mr Davies would not he withdrew"fr^C'U^0US a^er sen(*ing that letter if We shall look more ridiculous a lot if Morris Davi^ifw^ Al*-11 be a comPlimcnt to Mr T«Vm Tr we elect him. he would not 8 if they elected Mr Davies foZcept ft self to look 80 Mr John Morgan seconded the appointment of Mr Vaughan Davies. Mr C. M. Williams said he had a letter in which Mr Davies promised to accept the office. Mr Griffiths We have not got that here. Mr John James suggested that instead of electing a chairman that day the matter should be adjourned for a fortnight, and then they could have Mr Davies's decision in black and white. The Rev J. T. Griffiths seconded Mr James's sug- gestion. Mr John James said it was rather awkward to pit these two men one against the other. Let Mr Morris Davies give it in black and white, and then they would all support him. Rev J. M. Griffiths accepted Mr James's suggestion, because if they elected Mr Morris Davies let it be done unanimously. Mr James Jones agreed with the adjournment; but on being put to the vote it was lost, only six voting in favour. The Rev J. M. Griffiths withdrew his proposition. Mr John James again said he did not think Mr Davies would accept it. Mr C. M. Williams said there were no grounds for saying that, as Mr Davies had positively declaredjthat he would take it. Unfortunately this thing had been worked up, and he was exceedingly sorry, as it was an insult to the board. Mr John Morgan Explain yourself, please. Mr Williams I can, if that is necessary; and I will be talked to by the Chairman. The Chairman I fancy that Mr Williams must have good grounds for saying that Mr Davies will accept the chair. The Rev J. M. Griffiths It is very strange that this should come at the back of the board. The proposal to elect Mr Morris Davies as chair- man was then agreed to without a dissentient. MR C. M. WILLIAMS AND A PAID NURSE. The Chairman read the following letter, which was received from the Local Government Board :-The Local Government Board have received a letter from Mr C. M. Williams, one of the guardians of the poor of the Aberystwyth union, in which he informs them that the nurse at the workhouse has resigned, and that the guardians have not yet appointed a successor, but that the duties of the office are to be performed by an inmate, whose age and previous misconduct render her unfit to have such duties entrusted to her. The board consider it necessary for the proper care of the sick inmates that a paid nurse should be appointed and the duties of nursing not entrusted to a pauper inmate. The board must, therefore, request the guardians to proceed to appoint a nurse, the particulars of which appointment when made should be submitted to the board in one of the enclosed forms. The Chairman Without a doubt, at the request of the Local Government Board, we shall now have to proceed to elect a nurse. The Rev J. M. Griffiths remarked that it was very strange that whenever the subject of expenditure came to be considered the Local Government Board always went in for expense, and not economy. He did not complain that Mr C. M. Williams had written this letter, because he was acting within his right, but it was rather strange that Mr Williams, who had been so great an advocate for economy, should be so anxious to incur this wholly unnecessary expense. And not only that, but if his memory served him right, Mr Williams had always held that the Local Goverment Board should not exercise so much con- trol over local bodies as they now do. [Mr Williams: In some things.] And he had signed a petition pray- ing them to relax their control and authority over boards, so that they should have control over their officers and the expenditure of the union but now, when this motion was lost, he lost no time in trying to move the machinery to compel them to incur extra expense which was wholly unnecessary, in his opinion. He suggested that they should not proceed to elect a paid nurse, but that they should answer the Local Government Board respectfully and say that the question had been under the consideration of the board, and that the guardians were satisfied with the present nurse—an inmate of the house-who had nursed the old people, and that as to the physical powers of the nurse, they respectfully submitted to the opinion of the medical officer of the workhouse as being the best, and they begged to refer the Local Government Board to the doctor on that subject. Mr C. M. Williams said that all Mr Griffiths had said was very plausible, and he fancied he was trying to throw dust in the eyes of the guardians by bring- ing in economy and expenditure. He had always done all he possibly could to reduce the expenditure where he thought it necessary, and had fought hard in cases before that board where he thought the expenditure was extravagant, and his opponent in that case was Mr Griffiths. Mr Griffiths Never. Mr Williams quoted the case of the printing, where the cost was £ 80 more than in other unions. He went into that matter and left his figures on the table, but Mr Griffiths then went out of his way to show that they had more printing done. But he looked upon the appointment of a nurse as an expenditure which they were bound to incur to do justice to the old women in the house, and after what had taken place, he thought it was clearly his duty-knowing the conduct of old Bess the Fiddler (the present nurse) in the past, to state the facts to the Local Government Board, and he had simply stated the facts without any comment. Mr Griffiths had said that the majority of the guardians thought Bess a fit and proper person for a nurse, but he maintained that the majority of the guardians knew nothing as to how she performed her duties. He was satisfied that she did not do the old people justice. There were six or seven old women in the sick ward. The Rev J. M. Griffiths denied that. Mr Williams asked that he should be allowed to make his statement. Mr Griffiths But you don't state facts. Mr Williams Yes, I do I had it from the mouth of the late nurse. Mr Griffiths Her mouth is not right. Mr C. M. Williams, referring to the petition that he signed asking the Local Government Board for more control, said that in some things it was a great advantage to be controlled by a higher power, and in things of this sort it was a great blessing to the poor that the guardians had not the sole control. There was not a guardian present who would like the present nurse to attend him or would recommend her to one of his relatives, and he contended that if the ratepayers were willing to pay any money it was to pay for a good nurse for the poor. He also said that he knew many poor people who would not come into the house while Bess was the nurse, and con- cluded by proposing that the Clerk should advertise for a, nurse, in compliance with the request of the Local Government Board. Mr James Jones asked if there was any complaint as to the way in which Bess did her work ? Mr C. M. Williams said not at present. Mr James Jo os Please to give the names of those who refused to come in because Bess is nurse. Mr C. M. Williams I have the names. They are not in a fit state to come in at present. Mr James Jones Who was doiIig the work when the other nurse was in town ? She was always in town when I happened to see her. Mr C. M. Williams I suppose she was allowed to go out like the other servants. The Rev J. M. Griffiths: Who attended to every labour case during the time of the last nurse P Mr James Jones I very often saw her about Pier- street. Mr C. M. Williams If she did not do her duty it was the duty of the master to bring the matter before the board. Mr James Jones seconded Mr Griffiths' proposal, remarking that neither the doctor nor the master made any complaint, and he believed that Bess did most of the work when they had a nurse there. Mr C. M. Williams said that Mr James Jones had changed his mind since 1885, and the master then brought in a report asking them to look into this matter. Mr Griffiths That is three years ago. Mr Williams said then Mr Fryer gave notice that he should bring the matter forward, and at first a salary of .£16 was agreed upon, when Mr James Jones said J616 was too little, and proposed that it should be .£20, but that day he was really going against what he then thought, and he should like to hear some reason. Mr James Jones The conduct of the late nurse has made me change my mind. Mr David Jones seconded Mr Williams' proposi- tion, and said that they knew the old people did not have proper attention, and therefore they could not expect them to come into the house. Mr John Morgan: You had better go to the inmates and ask them. Mr John James said that if they did not appoint a paid nurse the Local Government Board would do so and charge the board with the salary. He happened to be at the board three years ago when they were told that the old people were neglected by this woman, and Mr James Jones at that time was in favour of having a paid nurse. This person was most incompetent to look after the poor old people. As to what Mr Morgan said, the old people would not tell the guardians whether they had any com- plaint or not; they would put up with anything rather than complain, because they were afraid it would come back to the officials, and they would suffer for it. He was satisfied that the present nurse was not a fit and proper person to .look after these poor people, and it was false economy to employ her. The Rev. J. T. Griffiths pointed out that they had the medical officer's opinion and the master's opinion, and both were satisfied with the present arrangements, therefore they could memorialise the Local Government Board to reconsider its decision. The Rev. J. M. Griffiths said that Mr C. M. Williams had made a charge against him Mr C. M. Williams I made no charge. Mr Griffiths, at the request of the Chairman, refrained from referring to the matter, and said he hoped the guardians would not change the decision of the board with regard to the nurse. There was no question in his mind but that those in the sick ward got the best of treatment, or such treatment as they could expect to have unless they had a trained nurse. He should always be the first to speak up for the poor people, but he hoped the guardians would decide to write up to the Local Governmentt Board to say that they were satisfied with the present nurse. It made no difference to say that old Bess was intemperate-that was three years ago, and there had been no charge against her since, and she could very well nurse five people in one room, only two of whom were very bad, and only one of whom could not move herself. Mr C. M. Williams withdrew his motion, and on a division on Mr Grimths* motion, twelve voted for and five against. Mr C. M. Williams afterwards gave notice that he should propose at the next meeting that the board proceed to the appointment of a paid nurse. TREAT TO THE INMATES AND OFFICIALS. The Master reported that Mr C M. Williams had treated the inmates to tea and cake, the officers to a cake each, and to the master he gave a splendid hare (laughter). The thanks of the board were accorded to Mr Williams, and also to Miss Maggie Morton, who treated the children to her entertainment, and also gave them an orange each. COMPLAINT AGAINST THE MATRON. The Master reported that an inmate named Catherine Jones had made a complaint against the matron, which required investigation. Mr C. M. Williams said he wished now to say one thing to put himself right before the board. Last April he could not consent to act on the house com- mittee, but wishing to continue his visits as hitherto to the house, he asked if he would be allowed to visit the house as before, and Mr Fryer said he had a right to do so. He read the reports published in the local papers at the time to prove this, and said that on "aturday last he visited the house, when this woman told him that she had a complaint to make, when the master came up and told her she had better make it to the house committee. He (Mr Williams) said there could be no objection to her making it to him, when the master replied You are not on the house committee." (To Mr John Morgan): I don't wish you to shake your head. That will not prevent me going on. Mr John Morgan You will find something behind the shake of the head. It will take very little to prevent you visiting the house in the sneakish way you do. The Chairman said he did not think any one objected to Mr Williams visiting the house. Mr Williams said the master made an attempt to prevent him, and he explained to him that he had the permission of the board. He cautioned the I woman to tell him the truth, and he took down her statement in writing, occupying about four sheets of paper, and he thought himself quite as capable of tak- ing down evidence as the house committee, because he spent a little more time there than they did, and the time they spent there was totally inadequate to the demands. He took down the evidence, and thought it was a case which required serious investigation, if the statement made by the woman was true. Mr John James suggested that Mr C. M. Williams should be added to the house committee to investi- gate the matter. The Rev J. M. Griffiths said he should have much pleasure in seconding that. Mr C. M. Williams wished it to be clearly under- stood that he had permission to visit the house. Mr John James thought that every guardian could attend committees, which were only appointed for the convenience of the board. The Chairman read an entry in the Master's report book, stating that Catherine Jones, aged 30 years, had been insolent and refused to leave the kitchen when requested to do so by the matron. The punish- ment inflicted by the Master was that she was placed on able-bodied diet for two meals-breakfast and supper—on the 8th January, with the consent of the medical officer. The name of Mr Williams was placed on the house committee for the purpose of holding the investiga- tion.
NOTICE OF MOTION.
NOTICE OF MOTION. The Rev J. T. Griffiths gave notice that he should propose at the next meeting the appointment of a vice-chairman in the room of Mr Morris Davies.
COUNTY COURT.
COUNTY COURT. Friday, January 13th. Before His Honour Judge Bishop. A JUDGMENT SUMMONS. The London and Provincial Bank, Aberystwyth, sued John Jones, drover, Tregaron, for the recovery of £950, defendant having become surety for another person.—Mr Griffith Jones appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr A. J. Hughes for the defence.—Mr Griffith Jones called Mr Liees Morgan, Ivy Bash, Tregaron, to prove that the defendant had sufficient means to pay 108 a month.—Defendant said that somatimes he did not earn anything, bat at other times he might earn 10s.—The case was adjourned. CLAIM FOR GOODS SUPPLIED. John James, Terrace-road, sued David Hughes, Moor-street, for goods supplied to defendant's father.—Mr Evan Evans (Messrs Roberts, Son and Kvans) appeared for the defendant.—Mr Evans said that his client admitted the debt, but they had sued the wrong person.—The case was adjourned to the next court. CLAIM FOR COMMISSION. Owen Daniel, auctioneer, sued Dr A. Pughe, Liverpool, for the recovery of .£32 13s commission for valuing defendant's estates.—Mr Evan Evans (Messrs Roberts, Son and Evans) appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Charles Millard, Dolgelley, for the defendant.—Just as the case was going to proceed Mr Millard said that both parties had arrived at a settlement. BANKRUPTCY. Mr A. J. Hughes, on behalf of Mr W. Hughes- Jones, made an application for the discharge of John Davies, Pontsaeson, a bankrupt. He said that after considering the report of the official receiver he asked his Honour to grant the discharge. The debts were returned at something like < £ 2,030, but they did not represent the debts contracted by the bankrupt, but were incurred by another person for whom he was surety, his own debts only amounting to £ 500 or £ 600. All that he was possessed of had been realised and distributed among- the creditors.-His Honour remarked that the bankrupt's estate had realised only 8gd. in the £ and asked what excuse the bankrupt had to make.—Mr Hughes said he knew the amount was small, but the fact was that his business did not realise sufficient to keep him and his family.—Mr Griffith Jones appeared for the Official Receiver, and said that the bankrupt's great offence was that he continued incurring debts after he knew that he was insolvent.—Mr Hughes said this was a case in which there was no fraud, and no hope of any benefit could be held out to the creditors if the bankrupt was not discharged.-His Honour did not agree with Mr Hughes as to the fraud, and suspended the bankrupt's discharge for six months.—Mr Griffith Jones said that was exactly the view of the Official- Receiver, who thought that would meet the case. A CLAIM FOR LODGINGS. Mary Jones, North-road, sued John Williams, agent to the Pearl Insurance Company, for X2 8s, balance of rent for rooms let to defendant.—Mr Hugh Hughes appeared for plaintiff.-The defendant took apart- ments with plaintiff, for which he agreed to pay 6s. a week, and it was now alleged that nine weeks' rent was due.—The defendant denied the whole thing, and said it was a fabrication. He said his agreement was that plaintiff was to supply coal, light, and lodgings for 6s a week. He put in a book, which showed that he owed plaintiff five weeks, but he made a counterclaim against plaintiff for non-supply of coal and light.—His Honour said the book was a suspicious one, and looked to him as if it had all been written at the same time.—His Honour gave judg- ment for plaintiff for < £ 114s 8d. He was ordered to pay 10s a month. I CLAIM FOR MEAT SUPPLIED. Jane Llewellyn, butcher, Little Darkgate-street, sued Capt Thomas Jones, Laura-place, for the re- coveryof X3 17s Od, for meat supplied.-Plaintiff said that when her father was alive she kept the books for him. She produced the books, which showed the quantity of meat supplied.—Defendant said that he paid for the meat, and that plaintiff's father owed him some money for carrying some bacon for him.- A verdict was given for the full amount.- Defendant: As sure as I am here The Judge: Well, as sure as you are there, I find a verdict against you (laughter).
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THE FARMERS AND THE FAIRS…
THE FARMERS AND THE FAIRS AND MARKETS. A meeting of farmers was convened at the Old Assembly Rooms, Great Darkgate-street, on Monday afternoon, to appoint twelve representatives to meet the markets committee of the Town Council to devise means for the improvement of the fairs and markets, and also to consider the advisability of attempting the establishment of sheep and wool fairs. There were about 30 farmers and dealers present, and Mr Vaughan Davies, Tanybwlch, was voted to the chair. The Chairman said they all knew why they were met together. It wae in consequence of an invitation they received a fortnight ago to meet representatives of the Town Council to go into the question of markets and fairs connected with the town and neigh- bourhood of Aberystwyth. It was then considered right and fair that they should meet on that occasion, and he reminded them that they were meeting under different circumstances to what they did over a year ago, when the Town Council told them that they should not go into the Smithfield unless they paid tolls, and they said "We won't go there." Now, the Town Council had met them in a different spirit, and had asked them to form a committee of farmers and dealers to meet the members of the markets com- mittee to go into the question of fairs and markets. That was a reasonable request from the Town Coun- cil, and as reasonable people they ought to select this committee to meet the representatives of the Town Council. He did not think it was necessary for them to go into the question that day; but it would be for their committee to bring in a report to another public meeting, and then they could discuss what that com- mittee and the Town Council had arranged. He sup- posed they would consider what could be done for the improvement of the Smithfield, and as to having some place where markets could be held for the s tie of butter, poultry, garden stuff, and so forth, which might be sent into the town, and which would not be allowed to be hawked about from house to house. Mr Lewis Williams then gave the substance of the Chairman's remarks in Welsh. Mr James Jones, Tyllwyd, proposed, and Mr Evan Richards, Penuwch, seconded, that a committee of twelve be appointed, and after some conversation, the following were agreed upon :—Messrs J. B. Morgan, Glanfread, Richard James, Brynllys, John Baker, Rhydypenau, W. Richards, Cwrt, J. R. James, Blaendyffryn, Henry Morgan, Fron, D. Rees, Panty- gwyfol, Vaughan D tvies,Tanybwlch, Lewis Williams, Abermaide, Evan Jones, Moelifor, and E. Jones, Alltlwyd. Mr William Edwards asked what power they were going to give this committee P The Chairman said they would have no power except to discuss matters with the markets com- mittee, and then another meeting would be called to discuss their report. Mr Edwards said they had appointed some of the leading farmers in the country on the committee but, although he was not a farmer, if the Aberystwyth Town Council were going to charge tolls they would have as much effect upon him as upon the biggest farmer, because if he brought a cow, or a few geese, or eggs to town they would charge him, andtherefore the tolls had as much to do with him as with anybody, and therefore they ought to have an opportunity of discussing the question, as they were already dis- cussing it in the Town Council, and the local papers were discussing about making the meat market larger, and they wanted to buy another building for a market. The Chairman said a report would be brought before a future meeting, and if it was found that the committee had neglected the interests of any class et, that would be the time to bring it forward, but he thought they should look after the interests of the cottagers as much as the farmers. The committee just formed would not bind the farmers, but would carry out their suggestions. Mr William Edwards thought that meeting ought to draw up rules to bind the committee, so that they should not go too far. because the Town Council was composed of cunning people, he could tell them (laughter). Mr Lewis Williams said there was a good deal of truth in what had been said, and as to the payment of toll they would have to pay, there was no doubt on that head, because they could not expect the Town Council to lay out money and receive nothing back. But it was no use their going into detail that day. If any of them objected to any of the names men- tioned they had better say so, and select some one better. Where was "Well-wisher ?" (laughter). Mr Edwards said he had no objection to anyone on the committee, but he called attention to the peculiar situation of that part of the county, having the sea on one side, and they could not go far before they were among great mountains, and therefore he advised the Council not to go to too much expense, or they would be bankrupt before they finished. Mr H. Bonsall thought they had sett.led the ques- tion of tolls twelve months ago,, and the committee must not go to the council with the idea that the farmers would pay tolls, particularly in these bad agricultural times. Farmers and dealers would pro- test against any tolls being put on. It was for the benefit of Aberystwyth quite as much as the farmers that the markets should be held here at all, because Aberystwyth was not a centre. The payment of tolls was tried last year and had failed, and he believed it would fail again. Mr Henry Morgan did not object to tolls, if they were not too high. The council had now met them fairly, and perhaps the tolls would be very small, which would be quite reasonable. They ha very successful fairs at Llangurig, Llanidloes, and other places, where tolls were charged. Mr D. Paith Jones thought there would be no harm s 'o in having an expression of opinion at that meeting as to the payment of tolls. It was a great mistake to state in the papers that those who were against tolls last year were now converts. He believed the objection to tolls was stronger this year than ever. Mr James Jones said all things could be discussed at the next meeting. The Chairman thought it would be hardly fair to the gentlemen who had been put on the committee to take the opinion of that meeting-, because they would thereby send them to the Town Council tied, and if they were to be sent they ought to go free and to do the best they could. That committee did not bind the farmers to anything, and if they did not like to accept what had been done they were not bound to. He again pointed out that the Council met them in a very different spirit to what they did a year ago, when they said You must pay or go," and the farmers replied that they would go, and they went elsewhere. But now the Council said Come and discuss matters with us, whether there shall be tolls or not." If the farmers would not meet the Council under these circumstances they would be putting themselves in the wrong. It was only right and proper that the farmers should go and meet the Council, otherwise they would be putting the agri- cultural interest in a hole. The names were then agreed to, and the proceed- ings terminated.
TALYBONT.
TALYBONT. On Thursday, the 12th inst., a special service was held in the church of the above place for the pur- pose of distributing prizes to those who were faith- ful in the Sunday school and the English service during the past year. The service was read by the Rev T. Thomas, the lesson by Mr T. Morgan, Rhydy- pennau, Llanfihanarel, and an impressive sermon was preached by the Rev J. M. Griffiths, vicar, to a large and attentive congregation. After the sermon prizes were given away by Mrs Davies, Penpompren, to the following :-W. R. Jones, John Davies, John Thomas, J. LI. Jones, D. E. Lloyd, Fanny Jones, M. J. Jones. Annie Evans, Catherine Williams, Catherine Jones, Myfanwy Jones, Edward Clayton, Edward Jones, W. J. Jenkins, J. H. Lloyd, J. M. Hughes, R. S. Davies, Evan Davies, David Daniel, Benjamin Evans, Margaret Edward, Anne Miehal, Mary E. Evans, Elizabeth Davies, Johnny Davies, Elizabeth Jenkins, T. Jenkins, Elizabeth Evans, Charlotte Evans, Jessie Davies, Anne Richard, Fred Jones, Clement Jones. Ten of the above number attended more than 50 times, and each received two prizes. Those who attended less than 50 times received <1me prize. The prizes, which were given by Mrs Davies, Penpompren, and the Rev T. Themis, consisted of beautiful Welsh Bibles, prayer books, hymn books (old notation and sol fa), and other religious books. The Rev T. Thomas intends giving Bible lectures in church every week on Old Testa- ment History, from the creation to the death of Joshua. At the end of the term there will be an examination on the work gone through. The lectures will be open to anyone who w she > to come, old and young.
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To HOTEL AND LODGING-HOUSE KEEPERS.— Wine Lists and Business Cards, printed in the best style. TOWN COUNCIL A meeting of the council was held .s.t the Town Hall on Tuesday. Present—Mr D. U., Roberts, maJov; Aldermen Peter Jones and C M. Williams; Councillors George Green, W. H. Palmer, Thomas Griffiths, William Thomas, John Morgan, John Evans, and John Jenkins; Messrs A. J. Hojrhes, town clerk Griffith Jones, corporation or: Rees Jones, survej'or, and H. L4 Evans, borou gh accountant, BILLS, &C. The bills and salaries due were ordered to be paid.. A TOW!? BAND. A letter was read from Mr George Vincent. Leinster Hall, Dublin, offering 11 supply a baud for the coming summer season, and asking what sum the council would guarantee. THE PUBLIC STBEETS. Mr Adney, Bcyaymor, addressed the following letter to the Mayor Brynymor, Jan. 11th, 1888. Dear sir,-I feel assured that a letter to you will call the proper authorities attention to the present state of the Aberystwyth streets, which certainly are very much like a disgrace to such a town, and nearly as bad as many of the county by-roads. I refer particularly to the patches of loose stones thrown down in nearly every street without any attempt to roll or set them, the result is every horse and trap knocks a lot of them out of place, so that it is dangerous for foot passengers or horses to cross the streets, and independent of this bad economy, people will avoid crossing those stones, where there is a piece of proper road left, hence all the traffic is diverted on to the only bits left sound, and with the extra wear these soon need another lot of loose stones. Surely there should be a roller to prevent this state of things. Alderman Peter Jones: That is the gentleman who traverses the private road to Brynymor ? The Mayor: Yes. Alderman Jones Oh I should think he would be an authority on road-making. Mr William Thomas suggested that the letter should be handed over to the Surveyor. The Surveyor: No; it rests with you gentlemen, whether you will provide a roller. Mr John Morgan Is there not a roller ? The Surveyor Not to my knowledge—not a roller for the roads. It will do very well to roll fields, perhaps. Mr William Thomas said the roads had been very bad, but perhaps it was owing to the mild, wet weather. Mr Palmer asked the Surveyor if he did not use that roller before he believed he had seen it in use on the Terrace. The Surveyor said it had been in use on the Terrace. Mr C. M. Williams said he had heard several clIJm- plaints about the state of the roads. Mr George Green suggested that the letter should be referred to the public works committee, as he quite saw that something should be done. Alderman Jones said they might ask the committee to report upon any improvements that might be affected but he certainly objected to that letter being referred to the committee, as the gentleman was not even a ratepayer. The subject of the purchase of a roller might be considered. The Mayor You may say the subject referred to in this letter, if that will meet your views. Alderman Williams seconded the proposal in that form but objected to referring the letter, as it was from a person who lived outside the borough. This was agreed to. A DANGEROUS BUILDING. Mr W. R. Hall addressed a letter to the Mayor, calling attention to a dangerous building in Mill- street. The letter was handed over to the Surveyor with a request that he should examine the building. THE FLATS EMBANKMENT. The Town Clerk read the following letter :—6, Victoria-street, Westminster, January 16th, 1888. De.1r Sir,-In accordance with the wish expressed to me by the Town Clerk of Aberystwyth, at their meet- ing on the 2nd January, I have again seen the manager and receiver of this railway upon the sub- ject of embankment which the Town Council desire to construct on land belonging to this company, and I have submitted to him the amended plan forwarded to me by your Town Surveyor, and dated the 3rd inst. I am instructed to say that this amended plan has been considered and that the manager and receiver are willing to assent to the construction of the embankment upon the Company's land on the following! conditions :—I. That the line of the pro- posed embankment should be kept as near the edge of the river as possible. 2. That no part of the embankment should be made from any ground being dug out of the Company's property. 3. That as part of the embankment will pass through or cut off gardens belonging to or let to some of the Company's servants, compensation for any loss must be made to them by the Town Council. 4. That the construc- tion of the embankment shall not give the Corpora- tion any right to enter on or pass over the Company's land for any purpose whatever after its construction. 5. That the embankment is to be and remain the pro- perty of the Company and that all further repairs should be executed by the Company at the cost of the Corporation, and such cost to be paid by the Corporation to the Company on demand. 6. That no liability of any kind whatever is to attach to the Com- pany from any breach in the embankment or overflow by the river whether in consequence of non-repair or otherwise. 7. That all these and any other necessary provisions are to be embodied in a deed under the seal of the Corporation. 8. That the cost of an application if necessary, to the Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice for sanction to the pro- posed embankment be paid by the Corporation. Yours truly, JAMES W. SZLUMPER. It was decided to consider the terms of the letter in committee of the whole council. DEPUTY-MAYOR. The Town Clerk announced that the Mayor had appointed Mr George Green as his deputy during illness or absence from home. THE MEDICAL OFFICER. A communication was received from the Local Government Board stating that they could not allow the moiety of the medical officer's salary between the 30th September and 19th October last, as he was not appointed in due time, and also that they had paid X58 lis 3d in to the treasurer in respect of salaries of officials. HARBOUR COMMITTEE. A meeting of this committee was held on Monday. Present—Messrs D. C. Roberts, mayor, Wm. Thomas, John Jenkius, George Green, chairman, the borough surveyor, and borough accountant. The following labour sheet and bills due in respect of this depart- ment were examined and passed :—Labour sheet, £ ,!& Is lid Aberystwyth Gas Company, .£1 8s 5d Messrs Williams and White, = £ 15 3s 8d: Capt Thomas Doughton, JSI 18s 7d; Richard Jones smith,< £ 7 5s lid; and M. & M. Railway Co., .£10 18s lOd. Mr George Green proposed the adop tion of this report, which was agreed to. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. Minutes of a meeting held on Friday, January 13th- Present—Messrs D. C. Roberts, mayor,John Jenkins George Green, William Thomas, and Peter Jones chairman. Your committee carefully considered the letter received from Colonel Williams, and regret that they cannot recommend the council to accept the terms therein contained. Mr Rowlands', Gil- fachgoch, claim was placed before the Corporation Solicitor, and, acting on his advice, we do not con- sider the council legally liable to such claim. Alderman Peter Jones proposed the adoption of the report. Carried. Alderman C. M. Williams complained that he had received no notice to attend the meeting of this com- mittee. The Borough Accountant said he found the note had been brought back by a boy. FINANCE COMMITTEE. Minutes of a meeting of the finance committee, held at the corporation offices, oa Monday. 16th January. Present—Mr D. C. Roberts, mayor, Aid C. M.' Williams, Councillor George Green, the borough surveyor, and borough accountant The labour sheets and bills due from the corporation were examined and passed. This report was agreed to. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. Mr Rees Jones reported :—Gentlemen,—Finding difficulty in obtaining local quarry stone for the kerb and channel for the Marine-terrace, I suggest that the necessary quantity of slate stone be obtained, at a cost not exceeding < £ 28 10s. The' footpath, in Terrace-road from the Post-office to the Blue Bell Hotel being in a very unsatisfactory state (the flagging being' worn out). I recommend the removal of the red flagging in Laura-place, where the traffice is not great, and using them for this footpath where the traffic is very considerable, and to repave Laura- place with blue stone, at a cost of £ 38. Mr George Green asked whether the present staff of men they had engaged by the day could not do this work ? The Surveyor said he intended to employ them in this work, but still that was the cost. The additional cost would only be the flagging. Alderman Jones That would be three-fourths of the whole amount. Mr Thomas Griffiths protested against removing flags from one place and putting them down in another place. The report was agreed to. RISE BRIGADE, J?5D' S t'1e r-rport of a, meeting of the hre brigade committee on Wednesday January 4th. Present.—Messrs D. C. Roberts* mayor, Peter Jones, Robert Peake, Owen Ellis" David Jones, John L. Jones, and Robert Koberts* The following were accepted by the committee as members of the brigades-Daniel Evans, mason Richard Davies, printer, and James Jenkins, Albion* proposed by j. L. Jones, seconded by R Peake, that David Jones be appointed sergeant, It was proposed and carried that Robert Bobei ts be eneinem- of the brigade. The committee recommend alterations in I th.e present reel cart at a cost of £ 3. The com- mittee also recommend the purchase of can vas .cistern, and pair of carriage lamps- The report was agreed to. RENEWAL OF LEASE", An application by Alderman J onn James for the renewal of the lease of premises in Terrace-road was Teferred to the fiance committee.. RATES. The Mayor was authorised to affix the corporate seal t-oa general district-rate of Is 4-1 is? the and of water rate of Is in the .€. LCI-NS. On the motion of Mr George Green, seconded by Mr Thomas Griffiths, it was' agreed to accept a loaa of sums of £ 200 and £ 300 respectively on mortgage 2 at 3t per cent.,and to affix the- corporation seal to th securities. LEASES- The council decided to accept, a surrender from Mr David Roberts and the Rev. Tbomas Maurice of ther unexpired term of 20 years from*the 5th October lasfc in the messuage and premises, called the Commercial Inn, and yard and premises occupied therewith, and to grant a new lease of such premises to the said D- Roberts for the term of 75 years from the 12th Nov- ember, 1885, at the annual commuted fine of X9 12s and at an annual ground rent oË- 2s. 6d., and ta authorise the Mayor to affix the Corporation Seal to such lease also to accept a surrender from Dr Morris Jones and Lydia Jones, his '«ife, and Mary- Evans of the unexpired term of 28 years from the 21st October last in the age and premises, known as 37, Marine Terrace, and of She unexpired term of 25 years from the 11th February last in a, piece of land at the back of 37, Marine Terrace, con- taining 23ft. lOin. in length, and 8ft 6in. in breadth, and to grant a new lease of both of the above men- tioned premises to the said Lydia Jones and Mary- Evans for 75 years from the 12th day of November 1887, in consideration of a fine of X,242 5s., and of an annual ground rent of 2s Gel., and to authorise the Mayor to affix the Corporation Seal to such lease. The council then went into committee.
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BOROUGH AiAGISTRATES'COU-RT. Wednesdair. Before Mr D. C. Roberts, mayor. Dr C. Rioet Williams, Mr Thomas Hugh Jones, and Mr John Morgan. CARRIAGE LICENSE. Mr William Henry Pugh, supervisor, charged John Roberts, Lion Hotel, with keeping two carriages, without a license.—Mr Pugh aSked the bench"t» adjourn the case until the 22nd of February. The case was therefore adjourned. SCHOOL BOARD CASES. Mr David Lloyd, school attendance officer, charged the following persons for neglecting to send their children to school: —Hannah Richards, Mill-street Anne Richards, Portland-lane and Edgar Atwood^, Newfoundland-street, These cases were adjourned from previous courts to see how the children would attend. —The two former defendants were fined 2s 6d, and the latter case was adjourned for a. week. RATES. Mr Richard Felix, rate collecter, charged the following persons for non-payment of general dis- trict and water rate —Eliza < th Otven, Baker-street, £ 1 10s Margaret J P tne, £ 3 3s 6d- David Jenkins, Be cej-stavt £:3 143 2a Ellis Brothers, Foundry, Northgate -Htut £18 14s 8d C. David James, Marine terrace, £ 2 12s 6d Daniel Davies, Green Ga df ■, Trefechan, £ i 3s 5d Richard Jones, Oh 1 eate-terrace, .£1 5s 6d r William Evans, Pe road, = £ 2 10s 8d J. J. Roberts, North-roa.d, .82 2s 7d.—An order to pay was made in each case. e,
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AN EVENING WITH THE CALVINISTIC METHODISTS. BY A CHURCHMAN.] Hearing some days a.go that two or three of the best ministers of the denomination were to preach at Shiloh on Wednesday evening, I decided to attend there. Thanks to a friend, I was able to get a seat near the pulpit. The chapel, which is situated on North-parade, is, as most of your readers know, a large building, nearl ,-hape. The pulp'itv which is a raised p at the east end, and around three sides of !_■ ,cl is a large gallery. The building, which was erected about a quarter of a century azo, was recently rc-painted and decorated, and presents a neat and com o t ble ippearanee. In- front of the pulpit is the i'êt mr in whiah were seated about a dozen mmisteiaiid doacons. As your readers know, these deacons are laymen. It is said to be the ambition of all religious Nonconformists to be invited to take a place ia this seat. The service was much less elaborate than in churches. A hymn was sung, then followod a chapter, another hymn, a prayer, and a third Jij and then the sermon. No special attention s<^ > i to be paid to the' ministers as they entered rrom the ante-room they simply walked up into the pulpit, where there were some chairs. There was also no choir or musical instrument of any kind, and when a hymn was given out, all the verses being read by the minister, the- tune was "pitched" by Mr Edward Edwards, the veteran conductor, the congregation joining ij. The service was conducted by the Rev J. Bowen, Pont- rhydfendigaid. There were two sermons, the first being preached, by the Rev John Williams, Brynsiencj n, Anglesey,, and. the second by the BeV Evan Jones, Carnarvon! Mr Williams is a young man, and is considered to be one of the best of the younger ministers, He took his text from Corinthians, and preached for forty minutes. He had no notes of any 1 spoke, after the first few minutes, with vs = ^-rir>s;=. and made himself heard without the eifort, He is tall and plain, and is not sheeted with the clerical airs which trouble so many ministers of all denominations. When the Rev Evan Jones gave out his text and began to speak it occurred to me that he was out of sorts." A friend had told me that he was better on the platform tha.n in the pulpit, and I could not help suspecting that the first preacher had" taken- the wind out of his sails." In five minutes, however, he was in a good mood, and continued so to the end of the sermon, which lasted just an hour. 18. appearance Mr Jones is above the average height. His hair is turning grey, his face is clean shaven, and his general appearance gives the impression that he does not live upon bread alone. An ecclesiastical tailor could make him look suspiciously like a Roman Catholic priest or a High Chareh clergyman. He is., round-shouldered, probably the result of-much study and close application to writing table—for I believe that he has written a ood deal for the press, both in English and W He is full of humour: and good nature, traits of cter which are easily distinguishable in hit features and manner. Repeatedly the congregation tittered at his remarks^ and more than once I felt a sort of dread lest the sermon should change into a lecture but the preacher seemed to know what he was about, and always took care to adorn his story or illustration with a moral. I had forgotten to say that his text wa.s Genesis v. 24—And Enoch walked with God ? and he was not: for God took him. Many of yon at Aberystwyth," he said, "have seen men "walking with great people, and very proud they seemed of the honour." With this perhaps some expected a "hit" at the good people who were so honoured; but if this was so they were disappointed. "But," he continued with all seriousness, think of the honour of walking with God "—and the congregation seemed to see it. He said that Enoch was a preacher, and had been preaching for a very long time without anyone taking notice of what he was saying. But- when he disappeared they ail enquired after him. "That's just how you are here,, he said, slyly; when a minister preaches to you you dü:t care a bit what he says, but when he ceases to come you ask what has happened to him, and you vis all at once." The sermon was f 1 ¡ClOnS, each carrying its own moral. It i L aaiy- to say that he had no notes. I could not help feeing tl i H n i corrast ministers have many advantage r the clergy of the Church of England. The latter f confined to their own parishes, very seldom heg a -»>on. and are therefore deprived of an important means of edifica- tion and self-improvement. The ministers on the other hand, are continually m t. ;.s <• each other, and it has occurred to ,hers, that the clergy would find .y own advantage to exchange puq k more nwq icntly than they do. They coaid old serr-toiis, and would be refreshed by tht_r u The itinerary system has weekee .L ;->as made Methodism a power thi
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