The Aberystwith Observer

Welshpool Town Council. fienfaes Question Again Remarkable Shuffling. "UELD IN ABEYANCE." C^.totrnthly meeting of the Welshpool Town was held at the Council Chamber yes- j "jay morning, when the Mayor (Councillor T. • &v&n6) presided. There weno also present: W D. Harrison, David Jones and E. Jr. Councillors W. A. Rogers, J. Piryoe p, F. E. Marston, A. E. Bond, R. Jenkins, • Htoekton. G. Macqueen, txnd T. to- g with Messrs C. Pryce Yearsley, clerk; s r^t Wat-kins, assist/ant clerk; W. Wynn, 0 inspector; T. Elledge, collector; and o kiiook, surveyor. A ratepayer in the per- of Mr G. Court, attended and watched the pl"Q06eding8. p THE RIFLE RANGE OPENING, it "Keillor J. Pryce Jones said1 he understood to open the rifle range this ,oil ,,and -he did not know whether the Coun- TKerG Poking an interest in the matoor. 6r&t ilvor: We nju-st go on with the, agenda h¡.Oudllor Pryce Jones Very well; I shall eove it then. Rr.4ter on in the meeting, Councillor Jones £ 'ln brought the matter forward and said the te-r n< were not taking an (interest in the mat- luil'f18 tb-y ought to. Welshpool had been a like cem-re fOT many years, aud he should ir-o to see the Council represented at open- Al?f retUony. hea ^man "Harrison- expressed his pleasure at s&GriI1g that the> range was- to be. opened so O n> at)d lie was quite in sympathy with what ^lor Jones had said. Clerk was directed1 to write to- Colonel *ail<lWh. jj CORRESPONDENCE. pr„ D. Thomas, the ex-mayor, wrote ex- of his inability to be present on account J111 engiigemernt in London. behalf of Mrs Mytton and other members A. the family of the late Capt Mytton, Mr P. k: Iytton wrote thanking the Council for their 11ld letter of condolence and ,addin that it was & gl'"t consolation to them in their sorrow to Capt Mytton's work was _so much ap- and that he was Iheld in such high ern by those amongst whom he worked. HENFABS QUESTION: IN ABEYANCE." Hon° :°f February 19th, a communiea- ^o-a,rrt'as received from the Local Government quirv "t^ansmittinig printed notices for the in- e0ll f W|ftich. one of their inspectors proposed to ^t Welshpool on the 4th March, and the n ? suo^1 notices should -be affixed on Co inciPal VvaJIs, &c. ex's What- inquiry does that & C-erk: 'The Henfaes inquiry. putti^1" Rogel's: I don't think ite any use lYn^S those notices- up. •' They wei'e not. = The Clerk is only reading the .Q ^Pciid-enoe. ^farnary p6t,h, thej Local Governnient Btaxi(r Wr°te stating that under the circum- tihe the Board regarded the application of for i1 wn Council for sanction to borrow k- 3,175 erect,'1'6 PUr'eha!3e of the HenfaeB estate- and the X'equI0? hospital buildings as withdrawn and A\-ar,i *"llnP 'that the notiiCes of the inquiry for- with. the Board's letter of the 19th be- readi erman J°nes It would appear from the t'Wt' letter that this question is finally ing °n(vd. By the resolution of the. last meet- a^aJndon0inb' scotched. It is certainly not %e^.nc^or Do I understand that all foe 5r6sP°ndc!nec regarding the Henfaes is to "destroyed? Th^ 'Jf^yor Oh. no only the notices. Loog? Si rk ,rea^ a copy ol a letter sent to the what i. i c>v'Grnnient Board giving the result of eil, transpiired at the last meeting of the1 Coun- '0 .N_ Dr G-rimaldi Davis, the vioar, wrote stating that roving heard the inquiry was either postponed or cancelled, he should be glad to know whether the Council were prepared to continue the terms of theoontraict. Councillor Rogers: I don't see how we can give an answer to thaf to-day, and I move that we simply acknowledge it, and that the matter be further considered. There are several things in, connection with this—not only the purchase of the Henfues-hut giving up the rights to the sewerage. Councillor Jenkins: I should like to know whether Alderman Jones is going to proceed with his notice of motion to-day? Aldeirman Jones, who had a notice of motion on the agenda that the question of the Henfaes be referred to a poll of the town, replied in, the negative,. Councillor Jenkins Well, I'm surprised. He's got hie notice for to-day, and he ought to sta-nd to it. Is he waiting for his army to be here? I second Councillor Rogers' motion. Councillor Marston: Taking into considera- tion that this has been before us for so many years and that several members including my- self are in ignorance on some matters, I pro- pose that we have a copy of the proceedings that have taken place in this matter, and that they be printed. In seconding, Alderman Jones said it would help him a great deal in the discussion next month. Alderman Harrison supported the proposal, and said a record of past proc-eedings would be most desirable. Tillis was agreed to. The Clerk intimated that the provisional con- tract with the Vicar with regard to the purchase of the Henfaes would expire on the 29th inst., and he desired to 'be informed whether he wa-s to apply for an extension. Councillor Jenkins Leave it in abeyance. Councillor Bond I propose we do apply for an extension for six months. Councillor Pryce Jones seconded, and said it was only fair they should apply to the Vicar. Councillor Jenkins We have had enough of the Henfaes. It's time it was settled. If the Vicar can fi>nd another customer, it is only fair that he should. I move that the matter be left in abeyance. Councillor Hiles supported the original pro- position. They were not binding the Vicar in any way. Was it logical for those gentlemen who, for the purpose of studying the matter, had voted for printing proceedings which had happened years ago to vote for leaving the mat- ter in abeyance ? It did not seem logical. Councillor Hiles supported the original pro- position, viz., Alderman D. Jones, Councillors Bond, Hiles, and. Pryce Jones. For the amend- ment, which was declared carried, there voted- Aldermen, Wyke and Harrison, Councillors Rogers, Marston, Maequeen, Stockton, and Jen- kins, IMPROVING THE WATER SUPPLY. The Local Government Board wrote with, re- ference to the application of the Council for sanction to borrow Y.,500 for works of water sup- ply, stating that before deciding upon the ap- plication the Board would hold a local inquiry, the date of which would be made known later. Alderman Harrison said it did not matter what the icost would be, as it was most essential to have a. proper water supply. Alderman Jones said they were not improving the front of the dam where there were thous- ands of tons of mud. On the motion of Councillor J. Pryce Jones it was agreed that the clerk should arrange for the inquiry. THE SEVERN ROAD REFUSE TIP. The Mayor moved the tad-option of the report of the Sanitary Committee which stated that the sub-committee appointed to confer with Mr Addie with reference to refuse disposal report- ed that details for the taking of the two fields in Severn road had been settled, and would be laid before the Council. A letter was read from Mr Addie stating that the assurance given by the medical officer that nonuÏisiance would be caused was satisfactory, provided. the refuse was properly covered.Ado, d. WORK AT THE RESERVOIR. The report of the engineer (Mr Riddell) a-.s to the progress of the works at the reservoir, was submitted, from which it appeared that most of the pipes had been laid. The work of mudding out was going on, and a large quantity of mud lhadbell floated away. That the leakage through the embankment where the old wooden outlet was situate should be stopped. It was recommended that the old wooden sluicing be taken out and the embankment made good.— Agreed. MEDICAL OFFICER'S AND SANITARY INSPECTOR'S REPORTS. The medical officer submitted his annual re- port, and on the motion of Alderman Harrison seconded by Councillor Piryce Jones, it was re- commended that the report be printed and cir- culated amongst the members, and considered at the next meeting. Tlhe Sanitary Inspector reported that the three valve roses should be scraped, the whole of the pipes, valves and roses should be coated with two coats of tar, and the valves overhaul- ed before commencing to store water for sum- mer use. It was recommended that this work be done. That the drains at the back of Cob- den street had been tested, and found to be in a defective condition, and the joints were un- sound, but the drains from the houses had been put in order by the owner. On the motion of Alderman Wyke, seconded by Councillor Bond, it was recommended that the sewer in Cobden street be renewed and jointed in cement. The sanitary inspector added an interesting record of the sanitary works and improvements carried out during the 10 months ending 31-st December 1.14st. Councillor Hiles suggested that the report of the sanitary inspector should be printed and circulated as well as that of the medical officer of health. It was quite as important as that of the medical officer, and contained several de- tails. The Clerk It is printed. Councillor Bond asked how the work of mud- ding the pool was proceeding. The sluice pipes were too onii-ii and they might as well throw the money into the pool. Mr Wynn said the size of the pipes was 18 inches. The report was adopted. STALLS M THE STREETS. Alderman Harrison moved the adoption of the Highways Committee's report, and referred to the obstruction of footpaths, remarking that it was a, t annoyance to the shopkeepers. The report, which was adopted, stated, inter alia, that a 'letter w as read frop. 'Mar E» H. Edwards, Heldre, BuiMn^tafi, stteting gmt; the footpath from the main road oppOSiM iButtliigton station to the old Shrewsbury road was bad conctt- tion and dangerous* to the public. On the motion of Councillor Pryce Jones, seconded by Council- lor Jenkins, it was resolved that the footpath be put into a passable condition. It was reported that the metalling of iStation road would be put in hand according to instructions as soon as the steam roller could be obtained, and that Churdh street be metalled; that Richard Williams, who had been in the employ of the Corporation for 24 YejalNg, was now incapable of carrying on his work, and had ,applied for a small pension. It WM recommended that the application be de- ferred. On the motion of Councillor Bond, sec- onded by Councillor Humphreys, it was recom- mended that the liandisdip upon the Hope road lie restored and the road made good. It was recommended that the surveyor be instructed that no permission should be given for the erec- tion of stalls in the streets on market days. MARKETS RECEIPTS INCREASING, The (Markets Committees report wai suhiliit- ted by Alderman Wyke, who remarked that the receipts were on the increase, which ihe consid- ered to be very satisfactory. The report stated that the sub-committee appointed to deal with the provision- of extra accommodation for Messrs Morris, Marshall and Poole reported that three tenders for the work were received, and the tender of Messrs Richard Thomas and Sons at the sum of £T5 was accopted-ihe work to be completed to the satisfaction of the borough surveyor on or before the 1st of April. The sub-committee also reported that they had agreed with Messrs Morris, Marshall, and Poole for renting the extra accommodation at an am- nual rent of £6 during the currency of their pre- sent lease. The Collector reported that the tolls for the month were-Markets, zEI8 2s. 4d. Smithfield, £ 13 19s. Id.; making a total of £ 32 Is. 5d., as agaioot k-31 14s. lid. for the corresponding period of last year. The total receipts this year were C523 9s. 9d., as against £518 Is. 8d. at the same date last year, A WORKMAN'S CLAIM REPUDIATED. The Mayor moved the adoption of the Finance Committee's report which reported that one of the workmen engaged in the work at the reser- voir had made a claim "for compensation, for ÍiI1- juries alleged to have been sustained whilst working at the reservoir, of which notice had been given to the insurance company, who had replied that the insurance policy did not cover employees engaged in work of this nature. The town clerk wa<s instructed to reply to the claim- ant repudiating any liability. It was recom- mended that an insurance policy be effected with the Employers' Liability Assurance Company to. cover the workmen engaged at the reservoir. The collector reported that he had col- lected the following amounts during the past month General district rate, £ 46 18s. inner district rate, £18 7s. water rate, £ 77 3s. total £ 142 8s. The report was ,adopted. OVERSEERS. The following were elected overseers: Brith- dir, Mr E. Price; Castle Caereinion, Mr Henry Giittins and Mr David Rudge; Cletterwood, Mr E. Hughes and Mr W. Smith; Hope, Mr Evan Roberts and Mr George Jones; Trewern, Mr Hugh Price and Mr William Turner; Guilsfield {Within), Mr Evan Davies, Mr W. Matthews, and Mr John Rogers; Welshpool, Mr William Baker, Mr T. R. Jones, and Mr R. J. Gregory. THE NURSING LECTURES. Councillor Hiles reported that the series of 10 lectures on home n-Liising had been attended by an average of 70; and that a lot of good had been done, but it was to be regretted that the poorer classes had not attended so well. He moved that a vote of thanks be accorded- to the County Council and to the University authori- ties. The Mayor seconded, and this was agreed to.

•+— Mr David Davies' Foxhounds. lihydyg-roes cross roads was the place fixed for last Wednesday's meet, when those present included the following: Mr and Mrs G. D. Har- rison-, Misses Harrison, Mr G. R. D. Harrison, Miss ,Newell (Vayno-r Park), Messrs Edmunds (Edderton), Leo Owen (G-arthmyl), C. Davies Montgomery), Cooks-on and F. Cookson (Garth- inyl). Stockton Wood was first drawn. The hounds got on a line- and1 carried it bock tihrough Gun-ley Wood to Gunley Gorse where Reynard was viewed away by Alderman C. Davies (Montgomery). He set his mask at once for the- St ubbs and Richards' Hill Plantation. Hounds making splendid music .-soon rattled him out across the ploughed fielM' for the cross roads, being viewed here. Reynard slyly turned back on the ploughed field, giving the hounds a check. Tilsley quickly cast the hounds back across the bofttom to the next field where they struck on to the line again. They ran down near Trelystaii Church into Trelystan Wood and then- made, down the Beeches Dingle a little way, where lie turned left handed over the top and made a big ring round coming back under Davies1' Beeches Farm, and then making back as if for Stockton Wood. But changing his mind he turned up the- Dingle to Trelystan Wood, where the hounds again pressed him out. He took a ring round down ito, the Beeches, then crossed the dingle and made straight up for Gunley Gorse, where the scent died out, and Reynard had to be left for another day' sport. The hounds had to be taken to Welshpool and entrained to Llandinam.

Caersws Guardians and Poor Law Critics. ON THE DEFENCE. The monthly meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday when Mr Riohard Brans presided over the following members Mrs D H Lewis, Rey Wm Lewis, Messrs D Pugh (vice-chairman), David Lloyd, R Bowen, Samuel Powell, D Higgs, LI D Humphreys, E Davies, David T Francis, J P Fran- ois, Edward Lewis, John Powell, B Pryce, Wm Alderson, Joseph Davies, Wm Jones, together with the olerk (Mr C T M Taylor) and other officials. The Clerk reported that the Llandinam Col- lector, Mr D Thomas, had nominated Mr Edward Davies, Talgarth Mill, as one of his sureties, but as he was an officer under the Board Mr Davies could not act. Mr Savage, Llwyncelyn, had been nominated in his place.—The Clerk also reported that the plans for the heating apparatus for the House had been prepared. They were splendidly done and were too good to be handled about by Committee or contractor and the Committee recommended the drawing on linen be procured at a cost of C3 12s 6d.—Agreed.—The Master (Mr J Parry) reported that the number of inmates i" the Bouse the last week of the month was 88, as against 89 last year. The number of tramps relieved during the month was 481, as against 449, the corresponding month of last year. The clerk reported that under the Childrens Act of 1908, it was the duty of the Constables in certain circumstances to take ehildren from under the control of their parents pending a magisterial order. Inspector Tanner asked him the other day if the guardians would agree to the ohildren being i emoved to the Workhouse, in those circamstances. I he master said that the police were prepared t,) pay 1/. a day for the maintenance of such child- ren. It was decided to allow the use of the Work house for the purpose, and to accept the terms mentioned. The following contracts for supplies to the Guardians were then entered into :—E Hamer and Co., beef 5d, mutton 5d, suet 2 i; Severn Valley Co-operative Society, Ltd, Appleby's choice flour, 30s 3d; Geo Morgan, Caerswe, best Hanwood coal, 17s; groceries, T Rees, Newtown; boots, R Rick- ards and A Swain, Newtown drapery, D Lewis, Newtown, and Hamer and Son, Llanidloes. The Clerk then presented to the. meeting a re- port of the Committee appointed by the Penrith Union on the recommendations of the Poor Law Unions Association dealing with the same m^tfcer. In view of the position taken up gl certain inembers of the minority of the Royai om. mission, the Clerk stated that the Guardians weuld have to take up propaganda work, as re- commended by the Association to counteract the impression which prevailed, as a bill bad already been introduced in the House of Commons with the object of the breakup of the'Poor Law. He suggested that the Board should appoint a Committee to consider these matters, and report at a future meeting of the Board.—Mr S Powell moved chat this be done, and it was agreed to, the Committee being Mrs D H Lewis, Messrs 8 Powell, Daniel Higgs, Richard Bowen, and Joseph Davies. —The Clerk further said that he had prepared a report for submission to the Guardians, on the visit of the representatives to London on the occasion of the annual meeting of the Poor Laws Unions Association. The question of the detention of tramps over Sunday was discussed, and the matter was referred back to the CouBoil for further con- sideration with the view of approaching the Local Government Board so as to secure compulsory powers in that report. It had been said in the minority report that the (guardians had altogether failed in their duties, and that their expenditure was greatly on the inorease. He had consulted the report of the Local Govern. ment Board which bad recently been issued and from that report he gathered what Guardians had done since the year 1850. Pauperism had been reduced from 57 per thousand in 1850 to 25 per thousand in 1908, a reduction of over 56 per cent. tf the insane and vagrants were excluded the i eduction was over 60 per cent. As to the cost per head of the population out-relief had beeu reduced from 3s 3d in 1856 to Is 10i in 1907 In-Maintenance had increased from Is lid in 1856 to Is 9!d in 1907. With reference to this increase lie would like to explain that it was mainly caused by the extra nursing staff engaged by Boards of Guardians, which went to prove that the Work. house of to-day was a totally different thing to that of 50 years ago. In 1875 the number of medical officers was 747, in 1907, 1016. Dis- pensers in 1875, 23, and in 1907, 71. Nurses in 1875, 1686, in 1907, 6537. Those figures proved to his mind clearly that far from failing in their duty the Guardians had devoted a considerable portion of their tim« and funds towards the nursing of the aged and sick poor, and that the majority of their Workhouses were to-day not poor houses, but practical infirm. aries for the aged and sick and children. Then the Guardians had been oharged with extrava- gance, it being stated that their expenditure on relief of the poor had increased enormously. From the same return, it appeared that t. < (lUardians in the year 1874-75 bad spent on he relief of the poor X6,774,000 in 1905-6 £10,602,000, an increase of 3j millions. For < ther purposes outside the relief of the poor the increase was li million. But these persons who < riticised the Guardians, had absolutely ignored tke great increase of other spending authorities I he increase in expenditure by local spending authorities amounted to 39 millions from 1874-5 to 1905. This was made up as follows :-Out-relief 3 millions, other purposes Ii millions. county and 4 municipal authorities 1 millions, sanitary authori- ties in London and other urban districts 15! mil- 2 lions, sanitary authorities and highway authorities 1-21 million, elementary education 9 millions.

Royal National Lifeboat Institution. The annual general meeting of the Governors and friends of the Royal National Life-boat Institu- tion was held on Tuesday, the 15th March, at the Royal United Service Institution, Whitehall, Lon- don. The chair was occupied by the Right Hon The Earl of Crewe, K G., and the meeting was cu/nerously and inflaentially attended. Last year the receipts of the institution in annual subscrip- tions, donations and dividends were quite in. adequate for the needs of the institution. The annual report, was presented to the meeting, and the chairman the Earl) of Crewe, said the appeal of this society was direct, and was one which no person who possesses the ordinary instincts of humanity could cavil at. When men were go- ing to be drowned, all men were equally de- serving. The cry of man to man under i be stress of combat with the forces of nature was one which needed no special commen- dation it needed no special pleading and no adorn- ment of rhetoric. The Institution had placed at various points on the coast during the year no lees than 13 new boats, three of them being motor boats. On the occasion of two great gales no less than 25 Life-boats on each occasion were launched during each gale. A pension scheme for head. quarter permanent officials has been instituted, and this was the causo of an amendment to the report being moved, which howerer was withdrawn. H.R.H. the Prince of Wales was elected president for the ensuing year.

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Montgomery County Council. CUT AND DRIED PROCEEDINGS. The firat meeting of the new Council was held at Newtown yesterday when there were present Messrs Hugh Lewis, Richard Lloyd, Richard Roes, 1, J Marshall Dugdale, W Forrester Addie, C Shaker, Arthur Yaughan, Wm Humphreys, R 0 Perrott, E S Perrott, John Pugh, Percival Hurlbutt, Arthur WiiHams-Wynn, Edward Jones, E R Owen, J God. frey Bowen, David Pryoe, Wm Ashton, Whalley Humphreys, C J Newell, E H Roberta, Chas Lewis, J Wilkes Pound)ey, David Jones, J ilamer Joces, Richard Jones, F G Howorth, Wm Jones, E M Jones, Wm George, D H Hnghes, Robert Griffiths, LI D Humphreys, Stephen Bree*e, W Roberts, Evan Roberts, J Lloyd Peate, Mau-ice Evans, David Hamer, John Edwards, Guffith Owen, Richd Jones, F Langford, together with the deputy clerk (Mr G R D Harrison), Mr Maddox (from the clerk's office), Dr Humphreys, G A Hutchins, P Wilson Jones, and R S Forbes. A caucus of the Radical party had been held during the morning, and the entire programme was cut and dried prior to the meeting. NEW CHAIRMAN AND VICK-CHAIRMAN. Mr Edward Jones said that he had been asked to perfarm the duty of proposing a Chairman for the County Council for the ensuing year, but before he did so perhaps they would permit him as an old member of that Authority to utter a word of welcome to the new members. They regretted very much the absence of many familiar faces that had been there—members who had rendered great service to the county for a number of years; but at the same time they were pleased to fiud their places bad been filled by able men In some respects, naturally, the vice-chairman of the pre- ceding year followed to the senior position, the occupant of which they much deplored the losa of. They all knew the abilities with which Mr Lewis bad performed the duties of Chairman of the Edu- cation Committee for three or four years, and his other connections with the county eminently fitted him for the position to which they were now pro- posing him. They were glad to find that in that county as a whole they moved very pleasantly to- gether, though they had on some occasions conten- tions matters before them, but he felt that after the discussions they bad arrived at conclusions which were for the best interests of the county in general. Mr Forrester Addie seconded. He was sure that Mr Hugh Lewis's conduct in the vice-chair entitled Lim to the position of the chairman, and he felt eatisfied that he would give to the duties of chair- man impartial and preper judgment. The motion was unanimously carried, and Mr Lewie, in acknowledging the honour conferred on Lewis, in acknowledging the honour conferred on I him, said that he felt it a great honour to follow such men as Mr Humphreys-Owen and Captain Mytton. Mr Lewis then proposed Mr Richard Jones for the vice-chairman.—Mr Richard Rees seconded, and it was carried. Mr Richard Jones, in returning thanks said that now he could not excuse himself off any committee as the vice-chairman was ex-officio member of overy committee. It seemed to him that his prospects for a little physical recreation were any- thing but promising for next year. The chairman and himself figured rather poorly in avoirdupois but with a little indulgence on the part of the Council and long suffering with their short com- ings, he hoped that they should be able to go through the year without loss of weight in the double sense, and without loss of influence. APPOINTMENT OF ALDERMEN. The following aldermen were then appointed :— Major G H Mytton, Welsbpool; Messrs John Rees, Liansantffraid, Edward liamer, Llanidloes, J B Willans, Kerry, David Jones, Welshpool, Richard Parry, Llanfihangel, and John Davies, Manllwyd, Kerry. Messrs Rees and Davies were defeated Radical candidates at the election. THE ASTLUM QUESTION. A communication was received from the Home Secretary regarding the dissolution of partnership respecting the Bicton Asylum. The communica- tion stated that the resolution of the Council approving of dissolution had some unnecessary werda in it, as the agreement between the parties provided for the terms of distribution of the property on separation. The agreement said that on dissolution, the Visiting Committee may divide the personal property held under the agreement i. the proportion in which they contributed thereto, or were interested therein, or in such proportion as the Visiting Committee, with the consent of the Secretary of State, think fit. Mr R Lloyd moved that the Council raise no objection to the alteration of the resolution.—Mr Ashton seconded, and the motion was carried. MB JOHN LOMAI AND THE EDUCATION COMXLTTKK. The appointment of committees was then pro. needed with.—Mr R Jones moved that Mr Scott- Owen be appointed on the Elementary Education Committee in place of Mr J C Jones, Llanfair, who had not attended.—This was seconded Mr R Lloyd said that they were over the name of a gentleman who had showed willing- ness and excellent service on the Education Com- mittee of that county—no one better. Without, exception he bad beea one of the best members of the Education and Executive Committees. He had not only always been present, bat had rendered valuable service indeed. He had been appointed specially to inispect schools in the lower part of the county, and had also served the Executive Committee with his motor car. He could not see any reason whatever why they should pass him over unless there was an expression of unwilling- ness to serve-he referred to Mr L )max of Llan- fyllin (cheers). Mr Scott-Owea was an untried rnan, but they were passing over a tried m-in. Mr Forrester Addie seconded. He referred to the disinterested way in which Mr Lorn ax had s rved the Education Committee and the Executive for the last three years. He h -d rendered valu- able services, and it was very desirable that they should have such men on the oomtnittea, who would act at all times fairly and impartially. Mr Shaker supported. Mr Lloyd demanded a division, and the necessary five members stood up On tbe vote being taken 26 were in favour of Mr Scott-Owen, and 15 for Mr Lomax. Mr Mamice Evsns, Llanfair, was the only Liberal to vote with the minority. The appointment of tsachers' representatives was deferred, as the nominations had not all been received, ASYLUM VISITORS. Mr Richard Lloyd and Col E Pryce-Jones were re-elected visitors to the Bictoo Asylum, and Mr A E Humphreve-Owen was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Captain Mytton. APPOINTMENTS. The Chairman, Messrs Edward Powell. A. E Humphreys-Owen, Col Pryoe-Joues, w«re appointed the Council's representatives on the County Council Association. Messrs David Pryce, W P Jones, F Langford, and E S Perrott, were appointed repre- sentatives on the Agricultural Committee of Ban- SQT College, whilst those oa the Aberystwyth. Committee were Messrs J B Willans, Hnmphreys- Owen and John Edwards.—The Chairman was appoiated representative on the Court of Governors of the National Library of Wales, and a so on the Court of the University of Wales, whilst Dr Rees, of Caersws, was appointed on the National Museum < f Wales Court of Governors, and Mr E S Perrott was recommended for appointment on the Terri- torial Force Association. CWMBELLAN COUNCIL SCHOOL. The finance committee recommended that the loan to the Cwmbsllan Council School be increased to X475, and this was agreed to. MOTOR CAR FOR, THE SURVEYOR. A letter signed by the County Surveyor asking for a motor car for his use as surveyor was read. Mr Lloyd objected to the matter being discussed as it was not on the agenda, and involved an ex.. penditure of over JE50. It was understood that the matter would be discussed by the Main Roads Committee, but the County Surveyor said that he did not bring this on his own account. It was a matter not s;) important to him, as it appeared to be to the Council. He was perfectly content to go on as he was.