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PROFESSOR PARRY AND THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES. SiB,—There is a prevalent tendency amongst a certain claas of the population to utter derogatory opinions upon COLLEGE OF WALES. SiB,—There is a prevalent tendency amongst a certain claas of the population to utter derogatory opinions upon the independent standpoint always maintained by you on all public questions. Even your relentless criticism is ■on.etimes called "fawning." Perhaps a newspaper editor, Sir, is soothed by a few word-i of sympathy, and although I do not coincide with you in two cases out of every three, yet I consider you a -v,ai-v indisoensable member of this part of the world's society, and therefore I wil volunteer a few words of good cheer. It is true that you have hereto, unconsciously, I presume, followed out the advice of the sage whose words I am going to quote. At the same time it may do you good to know that you have been all along following the eounsels of one of the wisest of men. These are his words;- Have you enemies ? Go straight on and mind them not. If they block your path, walk around them and do your duty re- gardless of their spit« A man who meets no obstacles is seldom good for anything; he is made of that kind of material which is so easily worked that every one has a hand in it. A aterlin" character, one who thinks for himself, and speaks what be thinks, is always sure to have plenty of obstacles, nay, enemies. They are as necessary to him as fresn air; they keep him alive anú ;¡di YC. Bat I must be honest, and confess that I have rewarded you with this quotation for the gallant manner in which you have advocated the preservation of the musical depart- ment in the University College of Wales. Professor Parry's qualifications for his position are above suspicion, and, more than this, he is an energetic, hardworking teacher, who spares no trouble to carry out his projects, and he has already performed feats in his aphere of study in Wales that four years ago w.ere deemed impracticable. It requires a man possessed of very great mental activity, speculative genius, and faith in his art, to achieve what he has already achieved in our country. The pretensions of Wales in this branch of art are also very considerable. We have not been in the habit of attracting the attention of the metropolis and the world, but I think we did so once, and that was when the repre- sentatives of our nation sang in the Crystal Palace. Then the world heard and admired. The professionals of Lon- don acknowledged our supremacy. Shall we now abandon it, and C Joly dismiss Professor Parry, whom we so heartily invited a short time ago from America ? I hope our natian will protest against this. There are a lot of worthless critics who are very fond of barking at Professor Parry, but he can very well afford to laugh at their ignorance and folly. The fact is, we ought to be proud of him. With all our pretensions to music, it would be a disgraee to our nation, especially after once estab- lishing a musical department in our national university, to abolish it. Let us be consistent with ourselves.—I am, 4C., CADWGAN. Aberayron, June 17, 1879. DOLGELLEY UNION—SALARIES OF OPJjICEkS. SIB,—It appears that at the last Board of Guardians of this union an attempt was made by a side wind to in- crease the salary of one of the officers, and it very nearly succeeded. There is no doubt that some of the collectors are under paid, but when their salaries are increased I think mat it shouid be done openly and fairly. Lately the Collector of Rates in Dolgelley was appointed assist- ant relieving officer for vagrants, at a salary of JS4 per am um. The v. ork had been done for some years by the Reeving Otti xr, and it was a part of the duties of his office, as all know, to relieve vagrants as well as other paupers. But when an assistant was appointed I did not that any corresponding reduction was made in the salary. The fact is that it was only one way of raising th" salaries of two officers without the appearance of doing ao. It was a very liberal thing, no doubt, on the' part of the Guardians to do so out would it not be as well for them to be just as wed as liberal? It is well known that the office of assistant relieving officer was most effectively held for several years by Police Inspector Jones, of Dolgelley, that he effected an 1 immense check UtJOll vagrants in the union, aud that the salary proposed to be given him was ouly nominal, but whatever the a mount was, it is only too well known to the Guardians that not a penny of his salary was ever paid him-the amount leinaius úUt: to him at this day. Who- ever is responsible for the delay, it is not to the credit of the Guardians that the fact is so, and before any more of the ratepayers' money is expendedjin increasing the salaries of present officials, they should see that the old debts are paid. I am afraid that the keeping of efficient officers in their employ is not an important element in the policy of the Guardians of this union, otherwise they would have seen before this that Inspector Jones's debt was paid. Which of the Guardians will take this matter up ?—I am, Aíc., JUSTITIA. THE COMMON AT TOWYN. SIR,—Your readers have heard and seen a good deal about the common on the shore. Vestries have been held, resolutions passed, and many individuals have often expressed their determination to preserve intact what is considered by the Towynites as a birth-right and an in- heritance. Time, however, marches onward, the sea heaves its mighty waves against the banks of the common, the east wind blows its ruthless blasts over the sandy promenade, and drives it in blinding clouds to the deep. Young men for wanton sport dig deep holes in its surface; even carters are allowed to carry it away with impunity. All who look on the work of destruction cry out What a pity," but no one moves a finger to proteet the common, so that this, whUh is of so much importance to the place, and of comfort to the inhabitants, is disappearing, and some day we shall awake and find it gone. Where are those people who profess to have the interestof the place so much at heart ? Have they all gone in search of phantom land, and castles built in the air? What has diverted their at- tention from that which is so evidently their duty ? The Towyn people looked on as if with folded arms while the phantom pier was being erected, and the common wheeled away by the hundreds of tons to till it, in some sort of vague expectation that some indirect gain would be derived from that undertaking. Futile hopes, how transient you have been, and what a sad plight the Common is left in. And I guess we are all ready to say that we made a great mistake in allowing ourselves to sutler these things to be done. Yet there is no step taken to hinder the wholesale destruction.—I am, &c., DAISY. DRUNKENNESS AT BARMOUTH. SiK,—Allow me, through the medium of your paper, to call the attention of those interested in the welfare of Barmouth to the very bad police supervision exercised here—more especially on Sunday. Every Sunday even- ing, before, during, and after divine worship, may he seen crawling along in different parts of the town disgusting objects in the last stages of iutoxication and this goes on regularfy without the slightest interference on the part of the police. On Sunday last one of these inebriates, finding Barmouth bridge too narrow and fancying the sands oasier walking, made a sudden descent of about thirty feet. His doctor's bill will probably be a heavy one. it has been often suspected, aud not without reason, when we notice the time these specimens of "bibulous clay" i appear, that a large quantity of the beer consumed at Barmouth on Sunday is drawn during prohibited hours however, I leave this to the resident police officer to find out. By the bye, is it true that this worthy neglects to wear his uniform on Sunday? If so, I am curious to know the reason. Thanking you in anticipation for in- aertion of this communication.—I am, &c., VIATOR. PUBLIC FOOTPATHS. SIB,—Some time ago I asked in your columns if the people of Aberystwyth, who depend so much upon visitors, are content to see one public footpath after another closed against them ? I can now answer the question. They are content.-I am, &c., X.X.X. WANTED AT TREGARON. SIR,—A few things are wanted at Tregaron immediately —Two good hotels, a barber's shop, a solicitor's office, a parish clerk, and a sextou to dig our graves, as the parish clerk and sexton is turned into a sanitary officer. Some. people are rather dubious about the sexton being turned into a sanitary officer, as the duty of one officer is to keep people alive, aud the interest of the sexton is just the opposite. Habit is nearly everything.—lam, &c., A RATEPAYER. ROBBING WOODS FOR FUEL. SiK,—Near a village on the turnpike road, not a hun- dred miles from Aberayron, there is a wood of considerable extent belonging to a gentleman who does not reside in the neighbourhood, and whose agent or steward but seldom visits the place. It is, of course, an advantage and a eonvenience for the villagers to have this wood so near, especially as coal is expensive and peat is scarce but would it be right and honest to get a supply of fuel from the wood without the owner's consent ? it surely need only bo pointed out to most people that if they did so get their fuel, they would be simply taking that which does not belong to them, in order to restrain them from such an act of dishonesty. However, if there should be a few who would not be deterred by sucn a consideration, it may be as well to remark that any one committing mali- cious injury to property is subject to a heavy penalty or to iuapruonmeut without the option of a fine, and that indeed an uglier name, with still more disagreeable conse- quences, might be applied to cutting and carrying away the timber of another person. It is to be hoped that the publishing of this letter will have a salutary effect.—lam, &c. X. Y. Z. THE CORRIS RAILWAY. SIB,—A correspondent wrote from here three weeks ago to a Welsh paper, the Genedl, complaining that in Com- mittee in the House of Commons, an Act of Parliament was refused to run steam power on the railroad, to carry passengers, &c., between here and Machynlleth. There is a general feeling of sympathy for the Company in thd neighbourhood, and much inconvenience has been caused by the refusal of the Act. The carriages used to run drawn by horses, but are now stopped. The building of stations at Machynlleth and Corris, altering the road, laying steel rails, erecting sidings, putting up signals, &c., and a number of commodious carriages sent here and three locomotives to pull tho m backwards aud forwards, charmed the inhabitants such a pitch of enthusiasm that we became so anxious to enjoy these luxuries at any cost. But alas all this has been denied us. The writer says. the good gentlemen of London came to the conclusion that we, people of Corris, were b^edlcsa of such a convenience, and that hinged upon the evidence given by one gentleman who ha" property in this neighbourhood, and a gentleman that never did much good n any way in our ltttl glen that wa3 not for his own advantage too." In the first place Mr, Pryce did not make his appear- ance before the committee in St..Stephens to oppose granting an Act of Parliament to run steam power and carry pa^ngers on the line, but merely with a simple desir& that tney should not be empowered to excess u. with rates of freights, which is of considerable importance to the (i..lOA,rry, proprietors and the inhabitants of the place generally. There was no one more astonished when the decision -was given han the lawyer who represented him. The simple fact 1M. that what really delayed granting the Act WO,3 tiie tardiness with which the matter was laid before t'io Cooiniitti-e by the Company; the staple trade of C'siiis was not in way represented by them in evidence, and as I hav e Oseu told by. a per.;on who was there at the time that there was an amount of ambiguity in their case u .VlDg to the manner-in which th ;i • ?>i witnesses gave their evidence, which caused I ryce s counsel to observe when addressing the Committee "ta there was something behind the scenes which had not been elucidated." It evidently made the same impression upon the minds of the practical gentlemen of the Com- Illittee; the, application was refused for the want of more substantial evidence. As the "writer" observes, w must unite as one man and petition before we shall obtaia the convenience we are so much in need of. But, before we do so, let us be alive to our own interests, as well as sympathize with the Company, Mr. Pryce, of j < Gaefronydd, has in a prudent manner opened our eyes in. the matter, for which we ought to feel grateful, as Mr. Pryce did no more than what would have been our own duty as tradesmen and inhabitants of the place. In the second place I do not think it fair to say that this gentleman never does any good amongst us but what benefits his own pocnet. The injustice of such an asser- tion is very keenly felt by persons who are intimately acquainted with the generosity and kindness shown by him in the neighbourhood, for instance, he built a school and subscribed 210 yearly towards its maintenance he lets his cottages to his workmen about B40 per cent. lower in rent thau any other landlord about here; he has divided a good farm into small lots to suit his workmen. Again he I has made arrangements to procure a supply of fresh milk daily, a baon which we do not enjoy here in Corris.—I am, &c., INHABITANT.

THE RECTOR OF MERTHYR AND JESUS COLLEGE, OXFORD. The Rector of Merthyr asks us to publish the follow- ing extracts from a letter addressed to the editor of the Western Mail:— Sir,—Will you allow me to thank those gentlemen who sent me this morning their authority to attach their names to the petition you kiudly published. And, further, will you allow me to ask all clergymen, Nonconformist minis- ters and ail laymen, to take the petition in their hands wherever they go, and solicit ail whom they meet, in high- way or byeway, to authorise them to attach their names to it, and then send them to me in batches. If this were done there would be no fear then of our failing in our object. The middle class and the lower class of Wales must remember that this is essentially their question. They must also pardon me—and I hope they will—for dinning it so often in their ears. There is a cry now in every parish throughout the country for "higher education in Wales." Meetings are held every- where to support those who advocate it. Mr. Vivian has recently obtained a right from the Government to bring the question before Parliament. Mr. Vivian is highly to be commended for his efforts. Last year Lord Aberdare, as the president of the University College, Aberystwyth, and the Council of the College wi th him, laid the question before the President of the Council, and asked for a grant, if I remember well, of only £5,000 down, and £2,000 a year permanently, to support the College in its efforts. They were refused flatly. They did not get one shilling. They got civil words and compliments iu pro:usion, but not a halfpenny, if it were to save their souls. But look at the fatuity of men—principally of the Non- conformist body Here are £20,00030 year given ex- pressly for the "higher education" of poor Welsh boys, of all creeds, and even of no creeds—I think I can say that— attempted to be virtually taken away from them and given to English, Scotch, or Irish boys, who have enough already, and yet, as far as we know, those who talk so much about higher education for Wales have given no sign, nor said a word on the subject. Some have recommended me to establish committees everywhere. If they would be established, and if they would act, and not spend money, and talk, and send circulars only, there is no doubt they would be of great use. But thre is no time for talk now. Besides, it does not want the efforts of a committee to spend a penny to buy a stamp, and send me a name and address. The petition is before them. Do they approve of it ? That is the question. If they do approve of it, send up the name and address here. I will make good use of it. The children of the present and the future generations shall bear witness to the good the outlay of that penny shall have done for them. Remember Twenty thousand pounds a year intended for the special advantage of poor Welsh boys going to slip out of your hands, just because you will not take the trouble of writing your name and address and spend one penny, and then send it up here to me with authority to attach it to the petition. That is really the question. Don't shunt it on one side, with your usual apathy, and say, Oh, the Dean of Bangor and the Rector of Merthyr will do it, whether I sign or not. They are gentlemen who know how to do it." I tell you neither the Dean of Bangor nor the Rectorof Merthyr caneverdoit, unless they have the country to back them. If we appear before the Commissioners with a petition signed by many thousands of Welsh people, we shall succeed. But if we go there alone the Commissioners will not care two straws for us nor will Parliament either. Therefore, you see the propriety of looking the question in the face honestly, and then act on it without any delay. During "the feeding of the children," when the great river of gold flowed into the rectory of Merthyr, the post- master, for several weeks, sent me, twice a day, a sealed bag, sealed with his own official seal. It was a great, fat, big-bellied fellow, bound with some sort of official bands, to preserve his plethora from bursting on the road here. 1 was then asking for money, and it came in showers. I am now only asking for names and the outlay of a penny stamp; and will any Welshman refuse to send me them ? My prayer then was for Welsh children of all ages under fourteen or fifteen, and God heard it. My prayer now is for Welsh boys—some poor fellows born on the fringe of Gorsfochno, or at the foot of Snowdon, or in the wilds of Cardiganshire, or on the hills of Glamorganshire- some one to whom God has given a great talent. You see it in his eyes you hear it in his voice. To the stranger his language is uncouth. Yet even he can tell there is genius, great genius, lurking there. There is Professor John Rhys. a professor at Oxford— and to be a professor at Oxford or Cambridge is, indeed, something worth talking of. The other day he was nothing more than a country schoolmaster somewhere in Anglesea. One of the former fellows of Jesus one day came across him. He was struck with his great talents. He had him, as soon as circumstances would allow, entered at Jesus. He was a poor mau, bat the shades of Sir Leoline and Dr. Meyrick smiled on him, and there was no difficulty after. When the time came for him to take his degree he came out first in literis humanioribus, which is a very "great first" indeed. Then he became fellow of Merton. Then he became one of her Majesty's inspectors. Then, when the new Celtic Professorship at Oxford was founded, there was no one thought so fit as he was to fill it; for after Miiller, the great linguist of Europe, John Rhys, once the poor boy from Waunfawr, in Cardiganshire, is the greatest linguist in the world now. Now, then, shopkeepers, farmers, tradesmen, engineers, drivers, colliers, miners, sailors, shoemakers, cobblers, hobblers, people of low, and of the lowest degree, all of Wales, will you, after this, suffer the principal and fellows of Jesus to carry that scheme, which your children might have the chance, like Professor John Rhys, of profiting by; aye, or, like the principal and fellows themselves, for, we may well ask, had it not been for their having been born in Wales too, could they have made certain of occupying the same honourable positions which, to their great credit and honour, they occupy now ? Well then once more, and for ever, I ask you Welshmen of all degrees, especially the comparative, and the super- lative, will you suffer this ? I am sure you will not. And I will say more, you shall not, if you will only sign the petition and send me your names for that purpose. Then, in the name of everthing a Welshman holds dear, send them at once.

I THE ESCAPED PRISONER ON THE BALA AND COR WEN RAILWAY. It will be remembered that one John Williams, native of Clawddnewydd, made good his escape from a police- man on the 31st May, in the tunnel near Llandderfel. He was apprehended on June 17 by P.C. William Jones, Bala, near Wrexham, and was safely taken to Ruthin Prison. He had injured his right foot in jumping from the train. It is a miracle that he is alive, as the train was going at a rapid speed, and the space between the carriage and the side of the tunnel is very narrow.

LAMPETER. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, VIONDAY, JUNE 13.—Pre- sent, Mr. W. Jones, Llwynygroes, chairman, Mr. Lewis Davies, vice-chairman, Mr. T. H. R. Hughes and Mr. J. Fowden, ex officio, the Rev. Daniel Jones, Lampeter, the Rev. James Jones, Cellan, the Rev. David Morris, Silian, the Rev. D. Griffiths, Trefilan, Messrs. W. Jones, Uangybi, Evan Jones, Llanfair-clydogau, John Lloyd, Pencarreg, David Thomas and J ohn Thomas, Llauwenog, Evan Davies, Llanybyther, David Lloyd, clerk, and Herbert Davies, medical officer. Statistics.—Out-relief administered during the past fort- night Lampeter district, per Mr. D. Parry, JE38 8s., to 162 paupers; Llanybyther district, per Mr. John Jones, R42 6s. 6d., to 168 paupers. Chairs for the Guardians.—The Rev. Jas. Jones moved, in accordance with notice, that chairs be provided for the use of Guardians when attending Board and other meet- ing—Mr. Fowden suggested that backs should be placed benches now in use.—Mr. John Lloyd, Pencarreg, said that farmers were heavily taxed already, and the pur- chase of chairs would entail additional expense.—The Rev. Mr. Morris supported the motion, but as no Guar- dian seconded it, no decision was arrived at. Silian. The Rev. Mr. Morris expressed the dissatisfac- tion felt by the parishioners of Silian in regard to the new bridge which the Highway Board had decided to erect in the neighbourhood. The parishioners were of opinion that their wishes should have been consulted in the matter.—The Chairman answered that the road re- ferred to spanned one of the main roads in the county. The Highway Board for some time past had been causing the construction of bridges in different par s of the union, and though opposition was occasionally offered, subsequent experience had shown the necessity of the construction of the bridges.—The Rev. James Jones remarked that the Rev. Mr. Morris had at one time complained of the place where it was now proposed to erect the bridge.—The Rev. Mr. Morris admitted that such was the case, but he said that the majority of the parishioners were against him on the point. He had been accused of having signed a peti- tion in favour of a bridge, but he had never seen such a peti- tion.—The Rev. D. Jones, Lampeter, did not think the parishioners of Siiian had any just grounds of complaint. —Mr. J. Fowden added that they would be benefited by the construction of a bridge.—The Chairman remarked that it would have been desirable to obtain an expression of opinion. -The Clerk said the accepted tender was £;)9.; and that expense would have to be borne by the parishes of ljampeter and Silian. The additional burden on the ratepayers would not amount to more than 6d. in the pound.

ABERYSTWYTH. PRESENTATION.—Recently a handsome timepiece and alo a in were presented to the Rev. Thomas Jenkins upon his leaving the curacy of Dowlais for Cwmavon. The rev. gentleman is the son of the late Mr. Thos. Jenkins of Troedyrhiw-felen, near Aberystwyth. The Rev. R: M. Williams, Merthyr, a native of Aberystwyth, was present at the meeting. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, MONDAY, JUNE 16.-Pre- sent: Mr. H. C. Fryer (chairman), Mr. Morris Davies and Edward iiamer (vice-cha.irmen), Mr. G. G. Williams (ex-officio), Sir Pryse Pryse, the Rev. J. T. Griffiths, Messrs. John Evans, Berthrees, John Jenkins, Abraham James, James Jones, Llwynglaa, Robert Roberts, Griffith Williams, James Jones, Piercefield, Dd. Jenkins, Troedyrhiw, Lewis RichardWm. Jones, Hugh Jones, J. J. Atwood, Lewis Jones, .John Evans, Clarach, David Jones, Rust, David Rees, James James, James Morgan, David Morgan, Isaac Morgan, Hugh Hughes, clerk, David Jones, assistant clerk, Morris Jones and J. E. Hughes, medical officers. Statistics:—Out-relief: ADerystwyth district, per Mr. T. G. Thomas, Llanfihangel G 'ueu'r- Glyn district, per Mr. John Jones, JS67, to 274 paupers and liar district, per Mr. Joseph Morgan, .£51 10; to 210 paupers. Number in the house 80, an increase of 13 on last year vagrants 70, or 36 more' than were relieved in the corresponding period of last year. Balance in the bank, £G03 h 8d. State of Pauperism.—Mr. David Jones, the assistant clerk, laid upon the table the abstract of accounts for the half-year eiided 25th March, 1879.—The Chairman said he had had no time to examine the accounts minutely, but he saw that it showed, as expected, a slight increase of one- tenth of a pauper. The per centage o; out-door paupers had gone up from 2'6 to 2'7 compared with the corres- ponding half of the previous year. The total per centage was now 3'0, or one pauper tor every 33 of the population. No doubt the severity of the winter and depression in 1 jverything had had something to do with the increase. j r There was also a net increase in the cost of I of out-relief of B78 10s. 9d., and a net decrease in the amount collected from relatives of 234 8s. 8d.; BO alto- gether, there had been an increase as compared with the corresponding half of last year of CI10 17m. Oid. There was, however, 27 weeks in the past half-year, and only 26 in the corresponding half. Aberystwyth, he was pleased to say, showed the best, with a decrease of 3; Geaeu'r- glyn showed an increase of 12, and liar an increase of 7. The total increase was 16 paupers. Geneu'rglyn had the highest per centage of 4'5 paupers. Aberystwyth and liar districts were the same with a percentage of 3'1. A Llanychaiarn Vestry.—The Chairman read the following memorandum :—" A vestry was been held at Llanychaiarn on Friday, the 13th day of June, 1879. After a due notice was been set up on previous Sunday, the vestry was held for the purpose of go through the list of paupers who reside in the sead parish of Llanychaiarn, and further to consider the case of two orphans who reside at Chapel House of Blaenplwyf. Resolved that the case of Margaret Humphreys to be re-consider and relief to be continued in her case. That tho children of the late Jenkin Evans, chapel house of Blaenplwyf, David age 12 years Margaret age 8 years that the sum of 3s. each per week to tbem.—Win. Morgans, chairman, John Evans, Edward Lloyd, Morgan Evans, and John Jones."—Mr. Morris Davies said that vestry was called as a kind of censure upon him.—Mr. John Evans, Berthrees, re- marked that Margaret Humphreys's daughter had refused to go to Ffosrhydgaled to work, and the old woman had been punished for it by having her relief stopped.—Mr. Morris Davies replied that that was a gross falsehood. He had backed up the case when it was proposed to stop the relief to so great an extent, that a Guardian had said she was a tenant of his (Mr. Davies's). At the vestry there were only five present, one was the clerk, and the other was the landlord of the house in which the woman lived. He ( r. Davies) had attended the meeting in order to hear Mr. John Evans say before his face what he had, since the collector business, so often said behind his back, —Mr. David Jones, Rest, thought that it was very wrong of Guardians to create a feeling in the country against what was done at Board meetings.—The Chairman said the Board must adhere to their previous decisions unless the circumstances of the cases were altered. He thought that if vestries were held to consider cases they should be held before the cases were decided upon at the Board. The Guardians had stopped the relief, against the advice of Mr. Morris Davies, at the request of several Guardians, who seemed to know a great deal about the matter. It was said that the woman had a daughter earning Is. 6d. a day, and 3a. 6d. was being paid for the maintenance of a child. It was, he thought, exceedingly bad taste for any Guardian to bring forward reports of what he heard in the country, knowing what little reliance could be placed on them. TOWN COUNCIL, TUESDAY, JUNE 17.—Present: Mr. David Roberts (mayor), Aldermen John Davies and Philip Williams; Councillors John Jones, Bridge-end. Peter Jones, John Jenkins, Edward Humphreys, J. J. Griffiths, John James, Lsaac Morgan, and T. D. Harries; Mr. W. H. Thomas, town clerk, Mr. David Lloyd, Mr. J. J. Atwood, Corporation solicitor, Mr. David J ones, borough accountant, and Mr. Rees Jones, surveyor. THE TOWN CLOCK. The MAYOR having stated that the illumination of the town clock cost the ratepayers £20 yearly, it was agreed to refer the subject to the Public Lights Committee with a view to a reduction of the expense. Mr. PETER JONES said it was not worth while to put it down on the minutes, for it was there already. The MAYOR remarked that it would be a kind of re- fresher. Mr. PETER JONES supposed the Council could not move without having passed two resolutions on each subject. INTEREST. It was agreed, on the motion of Alderman WILLIAMS, seconded by Alderman DAVIES, t& pay interest due on June 17th on £8,500. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. Mr. JONES, Bridge-end, said he had convened a meeting of the Public Works Committee, but -Hily the Mayor, Mr. Jenkins, and himself had attended. Mr. Jenkins had to go away, and therefore no quorum could be formed. Several matters had to be deferred he hoped that they would be more successful next time. Mr. PETER JONES said that was a very interesting re- port. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. Mr. REES JONES, the surveyor, reported as follows :— Gentlemen,—I have to report that since your last meeting I have made an inspection of several dwelling houses and premises in Queen-street, and flail that three of them, being the property of tne Trustees of the Wesleyan Chapel, are very defective in sanitary arrangements for want of proper.conTenienct:s. I therefore beg to ask you to authorize me to cause the necessary work to be carried out. I may notify that, owing to noncompli- ance with notice served up9n the ownår of certain premise: in Pier-sireet, to provide the necessary water closet in connection with her dwelling house, I summoned her to appear before the magistrates to-morrow. I suggest that the owners of houses in Skinner-street aad Poplar-row should now be served with notices to have a supply of water from the mains, the pipes having now been properly laid through the streets. The SURVEYOR was authorized to take the necessary steps with respect to the conveniences to the premises in Queen-street. The remainder of the report was adopted, on the motion of Mr. JONES, Bridge-end. YSTRAD MEURIG QUARRY. The next subject on the agenda paper was to urge upon the Committee appointed at the last meeting of the Council the necessity of immediately treating with the trustees of the Y strad Meurig Grammar School, and concluding an agreement before 15th July next, for the purchase of the land on which the branch line of railway has been laid from the main line to the quarry. The MAYOR said that he and Mr. Isaac Morgan had waited upon Mr. Gardiner, Lord Lisburne's agent, on Monday, and he had said that the best plan would be, first of all, to see the Rev. John Jones, of Ystrad Meurig. They proposed visiting Ystrad Meurig either tnat day, or the next. THE QUAY WALL. The SURVEYOR recommended repairs and pointing to be done at the harbour quay wall. Mr. PETER JONES said it would be advisable for the Harbour Committee to meet periodically, and to report to the Council the state of the harbour. At present they heard nothing of the harbour except when the workmen's bills were read out at Council meetings. Mr. JAMES remarked that it would be well to discontinue the workmen at the harbour, for the Council would have to pay for the Ystrad Meurig Quarry, and other things. Mr. ISAAC MORGAN added that it was decided to keep the men on for another month only about six months ago. Mr. PRTER JON Ed proposed that the subject of the quay wall should be referred to the Harbour Committee, that they should report at onca on the state of the harbour, and that they should afterwards bring in a monthly report. Alderman WILLIAMS seconded the motion, and it was agreed to. THE PUBLIC BATHS. Mr. JOHN JAMES, on behalf of the Salt Water Swimming Baths Company, asked the Council to allow them to lay pipes down from the baths, through Queen's-road, to the sea. Mr. JONES, Bridge-end—Not on the agenda. Mr. JAMEs-It is not on the agenda, but time is rather pressing, and we want to open the baths as soon as possible this season. The MAyoa-I suppose there can be no objection. Alderman WILLIAMS—We ought to have notice of it. The MAYOR—The Company must make good all damage. Mr. JAMES—Of course. The work will be done in a few days, as we shall out plenty of men on it. Alderman WILLIAMS—It is rather late in the season to cut up the streets. Mr. PETER JONES It would be a great pity to have the baths at all, according to Alderman Williams's notion. I believe the majority of the townspeople are favourable to the movement from the way we have been received. Alderman WILLIAMS—Only self interest. I can see that plainly. Mr. PETER JONES-If it is self interest, perhaps Mr. Williams will take a few hundred pounds worth of shares ? Alderman WILLIAMS—Not I, indeed. I can assure you I shall never give a half-penny upon it. Mr. ISAAC MORGAN—I am sure the ratepayers of the town will be exceedingly obliged to Alderman Williams if he will do so. Mr. PETER J ONE8- Yes, we will pass him a vote of thanks. Mr. J. J. Griffiths then moved, and Mr. Jones, Bridge-end, seconded, that permission be granted, and the motion was agreed to. Mr. ISAAC MORGAN—The Company don't expect to profit by these works. It is only for the public good of the town. That was the understanding at the commence- ment, that it was not to be the same as giving to some speculation where there would be good interest for the money. Alderman WILLIAMS—Exactly the same as the Gas Company. The TOWN CLERK—I would not have given a penny except for the public good. Mr. ISAAC MORGAN—Nor would I. RATES. It was agreed to allow and sign a general district rate of 2s. in the pound, and a water rato of Is. in the pound, on the assessable property within the borough. BOATS AND BATHING MACHINES, In answer to questions, P.S. Evans, Inspector of Boats and Bathing Machines, reported that there had been no complaints against any holder of licence during the past year. Some of the proprietors of bathing machines were rather deficient in their stock of bathing dresses, and in other cases some of the dresses were worse for wear. On the motion of Mr. JOHN JAMES, it was agreed to renew the licences. Alderman Watkins and Councillor Edward Humphreys were re-appointed to examine pleasure boats. BY-LAWS. The TOWN CLERK said he had received three more model by-laws. Mr. JOHN JONES, Bridge-end, remarked that that was one of the subjects which the Public Works Committee had to consider, l here was no quorum, and so nothing was done. He intended to call another meeting of the Committee in a short time. MORTGAGE. A mortgage was executed for securing the payment of £200, at four per cent per annum, in part of the sum of £1,000 ordered to be raised at a meeting held on June 3rd towards the Water Works fund. YSTRAD MEURIG QUARRY RAILS. A letter was read from Mr. Samuel Tregoning, one of the surveyors of roads of the Iregaron highway district, requesting that one line of rails across the roadway should be removed, and that sufficient support should be laid against the remainder. Mr. JAMES moved that Mr. Tregoning should be in- formed that the Council had power to lay down the rails under au Act of Parliament. The motion was adopted, and it was agreed that the Mayor and others should call upon Mr. Tregoning when at Ystrad Meurig on the quarry business. It was also agreed that line should be properly repaired. THE CORPORATION SOLICITOR'S BILL. Mr. PETKR JOXKS said he would take advantage of Mr. Atwood's presence to inform him that a resolution had been passed, to the effect that Mr. Atwood should be re- quested to send in his bill for professional services. The Town Clerk had not given Mr. Atwood's reply, so perhaps Mr. Atwood would give it himself at that meeting. Mr. ATWOOD—You will have the bill too soon for you to pay it. Mr. Joax .TONES—Oh, let us have it. Mr. ATWOOD—-You shall as soon as I can spare a clerk to make it out. Mr. PETER JONES—I should like to have a definite reply. Mr. ATWOOD—I will ?end it in; upon my honour, I will. Mr. JAMES—Some time ago Mr. Atwood said he would forfeit his new house at Llanbadarn if he did not send in his bill in three weeks. (Laughter.) That was about three years ago. Mr. ATWOOD—YOU S': ILL have it. Mr- PETEK JOSE.—I think I. aLould know our position aefore the 29th September. Mr. ATWOOD—Certainly, you shall. Mr. JOHN JONES—Will you send it in within a month; Mr. ATWOOD—I give you my word that you shall have it before the end of September—in August. Mr. JOHN JONES—Oh, very well. He has come to August now. THE YSTBAD MEUlUG QUARRY. Mr. ISAAC MORGAN—Anything about the old quarry ? (Laughter.) Mr. ATWOOD—I am not going to let you into the secret. (Laughter.) Mr. ISAAC MORGAN-Secret! No. Are you going to call a meeting? Mr. ATWOOD-No, I don't want your meeting. (Laugh- ter.) Mr. JAMES-I think we ought to know from Mr. At- wood whether there is likely to be much if any further expense in this matter. Mr. ATWOOD—No, not much. Mr JAMES—1 think there should be a definite state- ment. I den't think it is honourable to attempt to yet out of it. I think the valuation fair and reasonable. Mr. IsAAC MORGAN—I beg to propose that a private meeting be called. I don't think any solicitor has the power to keep anything secret from his clients. We are the representatives of the town, and I think nothing should be kept secret from us. I should be very sorry to see a solicitor acting for me privately without my knowing all the secrets. We are the representatives of the town, and we ought to be more careful of their money than of our-own. Mr. ATWOOD—No doubt. I don't say one word against it. Mr. ISAAC MORGAN—I believe every member of the Council can keep a secret- If they cannot they are not fit to be members of the Council. Mr. ATwOOD-It would be most imprudent on our part if we were to tell it in public and let it get into the papers. Mr. ISAAC MORGAN—I think yau have misunderstood me. I mean a private meeting. Dr. HARRIES—That is quite right. Mr. JAMES—nd at that meeting I should also like to see counsel's opinion. They say that it is against us. The TOWN CLERK—13ut the whole town ought not to know. Mr. ISAAC MORGAN—Only the members of the Council, and if they don't keep the secret they are not tit to be members of the Council. PLYNLIMON WATER SCHEME. The TOWN CLERK said that notices had been given in the local papers. Mr. ATWOOD added that the other notices would be issued on the following day (Wednesday). In reply to Mr. Isaac Morgan, the TOWN CLERK stated that he had received no reply from the Local Government Board. He added that he had also sent the report of analysis of the water to the Central Board. Dr. HARRIES proposed, and Mr. JOHN JONES seconded, that the water issuing from Llyn Llygad Rheidol should be gauged by the Town Surveyor once a fortnight. The motion was unanimously agreed to, and the Council separated shortly after twelve o'clock.

BA.RMOUTH. DEATH OF MR. G. B. RAE.—We regret to- announce the death of Mr. George Bruce Rae, which took place on Thursday, June 12, at hia residence, Glanywerydd-terrace, at the age of thirty-six years. The deceased came here about four years ago to recruit his health, which at the time was very much broken up. In fact, Mr. Rae was far gone in consumption but the mild and genial climate, and the town being well sheltered from east winds, pro- duced in him a change for the better, and in a short time he was able to attend to his duties as accountant in the North and South Wales Bank here, which post he 'had held for years at the head office, Liverpool. On the re- moval of Mr. Rowlands, three years ago, to Festiniog branch, Mr. Rae was appointed manager here, and in his new, as well as hia old, capacity, he gave the bank cus- tomers great satisfaction, and his memory will long be held in esteem. We are given to understand that his ser- vices were much appreciated by his superiors. Although his strength while with us was small, he was very atten- tive to his duties. He was a native of Aberdeen, and in religion was a Presbyterian. He leaves a widow, but no children. On Monday he was interred at Llanaber. Churchyard. The funeral was public, .and a great con- course of people showed their respect for his memory by following his remains to their last resting-place. LOCAL BOARD, FRIDAY, JUNE 13.—Present: Mr. J. R Davies, chairman, Captain Richards, and Captain Richard Thomas, Messrs. Hugh Williams, Owen Owen, Humphrey Wynne Williams, Davia Thomas, Hugh Owen, Edward Evans, Edward Davies, clerk, and Hugh Jones, surveyor. Drainage.—The Chairman said he had seen Mr. George Owen on the previous day, amI he haù on several occasions VisIted the drainage works going on at Barmouth. He was of opinion that 10-in. outlet pipes were too small.—The Clerk added that Mr. George Owen objected to anything les than 15-inch pipes being laid down at the lower road.—It was accordingly resolved, on the motion of Mr. Owen Owen, seconded by Mr. Edward Evans, to abide by the decision of Mr. George Owen respecting the matter.—The Chairman read the agreement between the Cam- brian Railway and the Board respecting the laying down of drainage pipes through their premises.—The Board considered it advisable to a8k Mr. Breese, solicitor, Portmadoc, to peruse the agreement before it was signed, and it was resolved to send the agreement to him for that purpose. InspectQT Qf Nuisances.— On the motion of the Chairman, secolllled by Vaptain Richards, it was resolved to re-appoint Mr. Hugh Jones inspector of nuisances.

LLANYBYTHER. THB EISTEDDFOD.—At the eisteddfod to be held here on June 23rd, prizes to the amount of nearly £100 will be awarded to the successful competitors. A magnificent pavilion, to accommodate ten thousand persons, has been provided; the Welsh opera, Blodwen," will be performed at the concert; and there will be cheap trains from all directions. Particulars will be found in our advertising columns.

LLANUWCHLLYN. NATIONAL SCHOOLS.—School reports. The Rev. Elias Owen, M.A., Diocesan Inspector, examined these schools, and has recently sent in his report to the Rav. W. Williams, vicar, which is as follows :—" This school takes a place among tho very best in the diocese. Untiring energy and judicious labour must been brought to bear upon it before it could reach its present high state of efficiency. The religious knowledge throughout the school is very good. The repetition excellent. The discipline and tone are excellent.' Government report. The Rev. E. T. Watts, Her Majesty's Inspector, examined these schools on Tuesday, May 13th, and the report came to hand Wednesday, 18th June. The following is a sumtLry :—" This school is renurkably well conducted. The sewing, like the other subjects, elementary, extra and specific; is very successfully taught." The candidate for pupil teachership has passed the required examination.

LLANFACHRETH, NEAR DOLGELLEY. CONCERT AND PRESENTATION.—On Monday evening, June 9th, an interesting event took place in the National Schoolroom of this parish, the occasion being the presenta- tion of a purse of money to Mr. R. J. Rowlands, schoolmaster (on his leaving these schools for Anglesey), by a few friends and well wishers. On the motion of Mr. D. Thomas, seconded by Mr. H. Parry, the Rev. R. Roberts, vicar, was voted to the chair/ the duties of which office were admirably discharged. Several pieces of music were very ncely given by Messrs. David Thomas and party, R. Price, E. Price, Lewis Jones, and Miss Catherine Jones, after which the event of the evening, the presenta- tion of a purse of six sovereigns to Mr. Rowlands as a small mark of esteem of the people of Llaufachreth, took place. The Vicar, in a few well chosen words, made the presentation. Mr. H. Parry, Mr. Daniel Williams, and Mr. Evan Richards, followed with eulogistic speeches, expressing admiration of Mr. Rowlands both in his public and private capacity. Mr. Rowlands has raised the per centage of passes considerably during his mastership. That gentleman having suitably replied, more songs were sung, some poetry was given (two pieces) by "Dewi Glan Cornant," recitation by lr. Joseph Hughes. Mr. J. W. Thomas, Bryncoedifor, presided at the harmonium, After a few remarks by the Chairman, the very pleasant meeting closed. Among those present were the Rev. R. Robert., vicar, Messrs. D. Thomas, Porthyrenog, Daniel Williams, Coedmawr. H. Parry, Mill, Hywell Puw, Shop, E. Richards, Shop, Hugh Rowlands, Bryn Blen, J. W. Thomas, Bryncoedifor, &c., &c.

DOLGELLEY. IDRIS CHORAL SOCIETY'S CONCERT.—A concert was given here by this society on Tuesday, June 10. The chairman was Dr. Lloyd Williams, and the conductor Mr. R. Trevor Jones, who managed to keep the audience amused with his ready wit. The choir sang extremely well, their singing of "The heavens are telling," was quite a treat. The proceeds of the concert are to be devoted towards the expenses of the choir in going to the Mach- ynlleth Eisteddfod to compete for the chief choral prize, Thanks be to God." There was a large attendance, ami we believe it was financially a success. The following was the programme:—Welsh air, Choir and audience; address, Chairman; chorus, "Despairing, rage and cursing," Choir; song, MentraGwen," Mi-. E. Mawddach Jones; Henry IV. (Act 3, scene 1st), Hotspur, Worcester, Mortimer, and Owen Glyndwr; chorus, "Achievedis the glorious work," Choir; song and chorus, Siariadwch yn blaen, Mr. J; S. Parry and Party; flute solo, Mr. A. R. Jones; recitation, The natural bridge of Virginia," Mr. R. irevor Jones; recitation, Air. L. Evans (Llewelyn), Brithdir; glee, "lair Flora .Decks," Party; dialogue, Y ceffyl benthyg,' Messrs. J. Evans Jones and Robert Davies; solo, "Arm, arm ye brave," Mr. Edward Wilhams song, Mr. L. Evans; chorus" The heavens are telling, Choir. t. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, SATURDAY, J{;¡.: 14.-Preiit:Jnt: Mr. John A, aughan, chairman, Mr. Edward Griffith, vice- chairman, Mr. W. R. M Wynue, ex-officio, the Rev: W. Hughes, Messrs. John Scott, Owen Owen, Robert Parry, John Jones, Llanelltyd, H. Da vies, Robert Evans, John Hvuns, Lewis Roberts, John Owen, 1'. H. Williams, Llwyn, T. Lloyd Willtaui*), and \V. R. Davies, clerk. Statistics.-Out-relief administered during the past fortnight: Llanaber district per Mr. John J0ne3, £ s9 J2.s< 7(i. t,r384 paupers; and Talyllyn district, per Mr. Morris Jones ii-'a 17s 3d. to 254 paupers. Balance in the hank, £ 282 Arrears of calls on 14th June: Llanaber, £ 169 13s. 6d. Jjlanelltyd Collectorxhip. —The Ulerk stated tlHlt he hiul re- ported to the Central Board the suspension of Mr Ellis l the Llanelltyd collector, uruler circumstances stated at the last Board. The Local Government Board answeril that, fn accordance with their usual practice they had written to the collector asking what explanation he had to make MallwyA Coliectorship.— Referring to the reiusôl of the Board at the last meeting to advMicj tne Mallwyd Collector's salary, Mr. John Evans said the parishioners telt very uJUcu annoyed that they could not pay their collector what salary they liked Calls.- The Clerk stated that he understood a certamsum* of money—he hoped a large one—had been paid into the bank in liquidation of the £ 169, Lianaber arrears. A short time after wards the Clerk stated th;it he understood that i^ paid into the bank. He did thmk, in view of the la rue sum due from the overseers, that a larger sum would have been BaiJ He advised the Board to take proceedings unless the whole of the old arrears were paid off in a fortnight.—X'he Board adopted the Clerk's suggestion.—The Clerk also reported that the M.treh calls became due that day, June 14, and he was pleasad to be able to say that the Dolgelley collector had discharged uiWseli of his contribution.—Mr. Edward Griffith remarked that he was glad to hear that Dolgelley was taking the lead again. Correspondence.—The Clerk said he had received a letter from the Local Government Board asking to be nnorined if the late collector for Llanaber still refused to deliver up his books. He had told the new collector to go to Mr. Iv>ins an. ask for the books, and he had since heard that the who.e oi the bouivs had been given up. School Attendance.-The Clerk saiu there were many app wa- tions far the post of school ttendance officer or the non.-School Board district of Dolgelley Union; and the Sohooi Attendance Committee recommended the appointment of Mr. nuoert uees Morris, Idris-terrace, Dolgelley, at a salary of £ 19 IOS. per annum. The recommendation was adopted on tne motion of Mr. W. R. M. Wynne, seconded by Mi. John Kvans. A Pauper's Residence.—Air. John Evans, the guardian for Mallwyd, gave a graphic description of C'vuicarnedn, near Dma" Mawddwy, a house inhabited by two old bed-ridden paupers. Ir, Evans stated that the roof was kept from falling iown by a prop inside. He suggested that another prop should be erected, for the prop now standing was so rotten that he coultl put the whole length of his knife into it at the bottom where it rested on the mud floor. The old ladies said than everyone was very kind to them.—It was stated that the house had been con- demned by the Sanitary Authority, but that nothing could be done as long as the old people, who were bed-ridden, remained in the place. AS3I!Sb'1nent,-It was deciderl to take into consideration at the rlext meeting the question of the appointment of alluther valuer. COUNTY COURT, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11TH, 1S7U.—Before Mr. Homersliam Cox, judge. Most of the cases were decided before the Registrar. H. J. Reveley v. C. A. Shrine.—Claim for £:,1) balance due for Ian-year's rent of Mr. Reveley's Home Farm, Brynygwin.—Mr. W. R. Davies appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. Griffith Jones for defendant.—Owen Edwards said: I reside at Pwllheli, and sim Mr. Reveley's agent. I have received rent from defendant for the farm it was let at Y.80 per annum. I received k40 from defendant, being rent due Lady Day 1878. Defendant has also paid rent to last Michaelmas in full. I also received £ 20 of Lady Day rent from John Vaughan on the 3rd June. Vaughan became tenant to plaintilf after 26th March last. Cross-ex- amined-Defendant sold out about the 1st or 2nd week in November last, and left for England. Plaintiff and myself let to defendant—partly both. I did not know that the keys were left at Mr. Reveley's house. I did not go to Thomas Parry and ask him to telegraph to defendant. Vaughan told me that he was getting the grass from the defendant for £ 20. Defendant wanted me to take up the farm at the time of the sale. I said I could not take it up theu, but that ha would have to pay the rent up to the 25th March. It was only about three weeks since I found out that the £ 20 was not paid by Vaughan. Vaughan paid same to me out of money which I believe was belonging to Mr. Skrine.—C. A. Skrine, defendant, said—In October last I determined to leave the country. I called upon Mr. Reveley, and Eaid hitn his Michaelmas rent, and asked him to take up the inn at the same time. Mr. Reveley asked me to sign an agree- ment, which I refused to sign. Previous to leaving 1 put up keys in a parcel addresd to Mr. Reveley, and sent them to him by my servant. I had cleared everything from the farm pre- viously. About the 13th Novemher I received a telegram pur. porting to come from T. Parry, but I cannot now tind the same, and I telegraphed in reply to tell Vaughan to go and see Ir. Reveley's agent. I did not know that the farm had been let to Vaughan, nor did I know that he had paid the £u to Mr. Ed wards, the plaintiff's agent, I did not hearanytlung smce I left until I had a letter demanding the ren,CrosS-eX¡LU1ine(1 by Mr. W. R. Davies I sent the keys to plaintiff the day I left the town. I never offered to let the farm to anyone. 1 did not offer to sell the grass to anyone, and I never saw anyone about it. Some man came to me abuut the farm, afillI told hiin 1 had nothing whatever to do with it, and sent him to Mr. Reveley's agent. 1 never had any notice to quit, or any writing from Mr. Reveley. There wail no agreement ma.de as to who was to pay the Lady-day rent. I say that the plaintiii agreed with my brother to take up the farm. I sent him the keys because they were no use to me. Isentanote with them. Mr. Reveley was theuat home.—Re-examined: I told Mr. Reveley on 8th November! was going to leave the farm, and give up the place. I said 1 would send him down tho keys. 1 think he said, Very or something of the kind.—By his Honour: Did he agree that you should give it up?—I don't recollect.—Thomas Parry, of Dol- iedey, said: In the early part of November, Mr. Edwards and Mr. John Vaughan called upon me about the farm. Mr. Ed- wards asked rneif I did anytning for Ir. Skrine. I said I did nothing excepc receiving money from the sale. I received it 1 ¡-.1m tlle auctioneer. Air. 1!:(1 wards asked me tu send a telegram to Mr. Skrine. Mr. Edwards wrote the telegram. The words, as rar as I can remember, werd tliat Jolin Vaughan was willing to give £21) for the giass of Brynygwin, if Mr. Skrine was willing. I received i reply, and gave it to John Vaughan. About the lyth February I passed Brynygwin Farm, There were soul'1 masons worklUg there.—Cross-examined: 1 kept no copy of the telegram. I read it when it was written. 1 swear these were not the words, "John Vaughan is willing to agree to your terms of £O, Wire reply." I was not employed for Mr. Skrine; I merely had his address.—John Vaughan (the in-coming tenant) said In December last I called on Air. Parry, and a telegram was received back. I can t say that the telegram pi-educed is the telegram received. I afterwards saw Mr. Edwards. 1 agreed with Mr. Skrine to take the farm, through the telegram as 1 under- stood—the telegram that Parry got back. I got the keys at Brynygwin (Mr. Reveley's house). I paid to Mr. Edwards .t:20. It was for the winter run, and I was to enter in November. Mr. Edwards did not mention a word to me about the £2\ solar all I can remember. I paid £20, because that was what he"(.\lr. Skrine) wanted for the winter run, but 1 did not speak to Mr. Skrine himself. After I received the telegram 1 saw Mr. Edwards. 1 told Mr. Edwards that I had agreed with Mr. Skrine, auù he said to 1J.le-" As you have settled with Skrine I am willing to accept you as tenant." I then went for the keys. I and Mr. Edwards some time alter agreed to convert an out-heuse to a dwelling-house. What the agreement was, was between Mr. Edwards and myself. I took to nis rent. The agreement was, I was to pay Is. in the on the outlay. We have not finished the building yet. J took it for the same rent as Mr. £ >kriue—that is, but inasmuch as 1 wanted a house to livein, 1 was to pay Is. in the £1 extra. I went to possession about a iortnight after the sale, I understood myself to be in possesllion uf the farm from the time 1 took it, through telegram from Mr. Skriue. I am not sure who wrote the telegram, but it wasin Mr. Parry's house. Cross-examined—1 arnnotsure whether Ir. Edwards was there-He was in town that day. The reply was not shown to me. I don't remember speakiug to Mr. Edwards that day. It was some days after I saw him. I told Mr. Edwards what Parry told me. As far as 1 can remember, the telegram was that I was to go and see the land and settle with Mr. Edwards. I aw not sure whether it was to pay Mr. Edwards the or to take him a tenant in his stead, i told Mr. Edwards that 1 had agreed with Mr. Skrine with regard to the £20 for the winter run. Edwards accepted rne as tenant from the 25th day of March. When I first took the farm there was no dwelling house there, I wanted one, and made an ar- rangement with Mr. Edwards to get one.—By his Honour I can't swear that I did not pay for the telegram. 1 can't say whether Edwards had anything to do witn tne sending of the telegram.—Mr. Griffith Jones first addressed his Honour, and then Mr. W. R. Davies addressed him.—J udguient for defendant, with costs. Mr. J. C. Hughes applied for costs in an interpleader case, which were granted. The Hheep Killing Case again.—Mr. Griffith Jones made an application on behalf of the plaintiff Rees Jones to reduce the taxed costs, especially the allowance to witnesses in tuis case. —Mr. DavicS objected.—His Honour only disallowed the costs of one witness, whose costs the plaintiff said he had paid, and also 4s. Gd., making together £1 4s. (id. The costs, after de- ducting that, amounted to £9 15s.

CEICCIETH. COMMENCEMENT OF THE SEASON. The "season" has already begun here, there being a number of visitors to be seen strolling about this ancient town. Ancient it is in one pare, and yet very modern in another, and in this respect it presents that very desirable and yet so seldom to be fouud combination which a tourist, or auyone tired of the perpetual bustle of a large city, so loves to find —old architecture and quaint sights combined with modern accommodation. There are few people to whom an ancient castle and a hainlet of small, one- storeyed, whitewashed houses, which involuntarily take the on-looker back many generations, have not a great attraction. Everyone loves to ramble through the streets where such old-fashioned houses are to be found, and par- ticularly when such houses are not only clean in them- selvts, out are also free irom tHe excrescences of pigsties and other dirty appendages which are so often the ac- companiments of this kind of cottage. Yet those pretty, quaint sights are to be had in Criccieth while the visitor is also able in a few minutes'time to transport himself to accommodation possessing all the appearances and com- forts of our modern life. The little cottages loon extremely pretty and neat; but for comfort, light, and air they would prove but dull abodes as compared with the bay- windowed sitting-rooms of the modern houses. To meet the demands of the continually increasing stream of visitors which has year after year flowed into Cric- cieth, many new nouses have been erected since last season, prominent among which stands a handsome row of four-storey commodious houses, built most of them for the express purpose of accommodating visitors. These houses, which number over twenty, are directly against and facing the sea, on the Pwllheli side of the Castle and to render them more attractive and secure, a atrou'' sea all nas been built some short distance above high water mark. and from this wall to the houses sufficient space is left to form a pleasant promenade. At the foot of the sea wall seats are to De placed for the accommodation of the visi- tors, ani the clear shingle and sand will furnish endless amusement for the ciiddren within sight and hearing of their guardians—a great desideratum. Other houses have also been erected in different portions of the town, a little further removed from the shore, aud more convenient, per- haps, for strolls inland, so that it is unlikely that as in previous years visitors will have to leave the town through being unable to obtain accommodation. Ail fond of the preservation of the monuments of bye- gone times will be glad to hear that Liord Harlech has taken in hand the keeping of Criccieth castle. Formerly it was the resort of all the children of the place who, ot course, knew not its value, and seemed to delight in making the ruins more ruinous, while the mischief they did was supple- mented by relic-seeking tourists who think nothing of the harm they do to a place, provided they can secure some- thing as a "relic." Now all this is changed. A wail has been built round the Castle hill, and an old soldier—an Indian hero—guards the only entrance. Not that Sergeant- Major William Jones, late uf il.M.'s 13th Hussars, is at at all discourteous to visitors—larfrom it—a small charge is made for going over the lJiae, and the proceeds of such charge are the "perquisites' of the sergeant; and none who have visited the castle prior to its being enclosed, and visit it now will demur to paying him something for the great trouble he has taken to meet the convenience of the public. Where was a naif-path and half sheepwalk along which the pedestrian had formerly to struggle aud pant, is now clean, broad, and covered with tine gravel; where were heaps of stones and rubbish, is now level greensward. A clear level spa :u in trout of the Castle gateway gives a view of its proportions and form, which it was impossible previously to ootain. The walls, too, are put in order, and the wnole has an air of tidiness and cleanliness about it whicii is most gratifying and pleasing to the visitor in search oi health and enjoyment. Nor has the Local .Board been behind private indi- viduals in care for the comfort of the visitors and the prosperity and health of the town, Resides the removal of nuisances (in which work the energetic surveyor, Mr. John Jones, has earned the thanks of all Criccieth), the Board have constructed a path round the Dinas so that there is now an almost direct pathway from the railway station to the shore by Marine Terrace. There are two nuisances in Criccieth, one of which, however, can be cured, but the other, it is feared, will have to be endured. The one is the blocking up of a third of the narrow roadway in front of the chapel. Surely with such an amount of space within the chapel walls there can be no occasion to oiock up the public roadway with building materials, and it must be one of those over- sights that merely require to be pointed out to be remedied. But as to the other nuisance, whoever heard of such a thing as a railway company listening to a remonstrance ? \Vas such an unsightly dangerous footbridge ever con- structed as that one over the Cambrian Railway by the Maes ? Just imagine any iniirm elderly .gentleman having to climb over fifty narrow steps placed at all angle of from fifty to sixty degrees. The bridge is a thorougn discredit to the company who made it, and conveys to any mind the impression that they built it by compulsion, aud not of choice, and therefore made it as hideous and dangerous as they could. But why use the bridge at all ? Why not use the cros:Îng? Dear reader, the gate", of th/1.t level crossing are closed and locked sixteen times every day the average length of time is over ten minutes and they have been closed for the better part, of an hour at times. Perhaps if some of the principal directors could be induced to spend their holidays for a season at Criccieth, and some kind friends would provide them with accommodation where they would have to use this level crossing con- siderably during the day something might be done. Until then it is to be feared that Criccieth must grin and bear it." By the way why does not the Cambrian Compauy put some covering over the platform at Criccieth to pro- tect passengers from the rain ? OPENING OF THE NEW WATERWORKS. On Saturday, June 14, Mr. W. B. C. Jones, the pro- prietor of the new waterworks, accompanied by the mem- bers of the Local Board, and several of the gentry of the district, assembled to formally open the undertaking which has recently been completed for the purpose of sup- plying this borough with pure water. For the purpose of testing the working efficiency of the mains, Mr. W. Davies (of the lirm of Lewis and Davies, Portmadoc, the contractors), brought a short piece of hose and a jet, with l-inch mouthpiece. These were attached to the main near the old National-school, and Mr. W. Watkin, turning on the water, pronounced the water- works opened. Evidence was s^a-T'dily given of the effi- cient working of the mains, for soon the stream of water gained such force that it was thrown right over the whole National-school, and some forty yards along the street, amid the applause of the bystanders. Dr. John Roberts, Talarfor, then turned on the main to flush the drains by Marine Terrace, and, proceeding to the manhole, there a strong stream of water was to tie seen Slowing from tli,) drains, much fouled with the drainage it was clearing from the sewer. Proceeding thence to another fire hydrant in Marine Terrace, the pipes and hose were attached and opened by Mr. Robert Jones, and if any further evidence was needed of the force of the water, it was here afforded. In jaddition to the basement, these house are all three storeys high. and the stream of water from the jet reached some twenty feet above the houses, falling in a deluging shower in the yards at the back. Mr. Griffith Evans opened the main by Taleifion which flushes the b )dy of the town, and the need for such flooding was soon perceived by more senses than one. One behalf of the Locai Board Air. Griffith Owen opened the main hydrant in the centre of the borough, and this being the last which it was purposed to test, it was intended to try the full force of the water. Unfortunately, however, the hose, which was an old disused piece, burst j before full pressure had been applied; but the fact that notwithstanding the hose at command, the water was thrown to such a distance, and that every part tested worked so exceedingly well, proves that the people of Criccieth have now placed within their reach as excellent a system of water supply as any town in the country need wish for. These waterworks are the property of, and have been constructed by and at the expense of, Mr. Walter B. C. Jones, of Mynydd Ednyfed, Criccieth. He himself arranged with the landowners—Lord Harlech, Mr. Owen Evans, Mr. Ellis Nanuey, and Mr. Griffith Owen—through whose property the pipes are laid, and also obtained the permission of the Local Board for the necessary breaking up of the streets. The reservoir, which is the site of an old abandoned quarry, upon which some £40,000 has been spent, is situate at Mynydd Ednyfed Fawr, some 1,400 yards from the old turnpike road, and has a storage capacity of four million gallons. It has a depth of 25 feet, the lower 12ft. of which is drawn off by a syphon. It is fed by springs in the quarry itself and from the land above the quarry. Before entering the reservoir the water has to pass through several thick beds of very fine gravel, which thoroughly filters it, and simple arrangements are made for periodically cleaning the filter bed. Arrange- ments are also made whereby the flood water is prevented from entering the filtering beds and so discolouring the water. For the first 1,400 yards from the reservoir 5 inch pipes are laid and the town throughout is laid with 4 inch pipes, all of the best quality, tested to 500 ft. pressure, and coated with Dr. Angus Smith's patent solution. There are nine fire hydrants laid at convenient spots, and every main drain throughout the town is fitted with a flushing valve, by the use of which it is rendered impos- sible for the drains to get choked. A large number of the inhabitants have already availed themselves of the opportunity, and have had the water attached to their houses and as the prosperity of the town, to a very great extent, depends on its sanitary arrangements, it is to be hoped that all who have not done so already, will speedily have the water in their houses, and so assist the natural healthfulness of the place. Arrangements will be made with the Local Board for the periodical flushing of the drains. The water is pronounced by all to be very soft and of an excellent quality.

CORWEN. TEMPERANCE.—On Friday evening, June 13, at the Baptist Chapel, Robin Ddu E ryri" and Plenydd" gave addresses onJthis subject. In the unavoidable absence of Mr. E. Foulkes, the chair was taken by the Rev. H. C. Williams. COUNTY COURT, FRIDAY, JUNE 13.Before Homer- sham Cox, Esq., judge. There were about 90 plaints, 3 adjourned cases, 1 inter- pleader summons, and 15 judgment summonses entered for this court. The undefended cases were disposed of be- fore Mr. James, the registrar, and the following came be- fore the Judge for hearing. JUDGMENT SUMMONSES. Richard Jones, Glynceiriog v. David Davies, Factory, Glyuceiriog. Judgment was obtained in tins case in September, 1878, for £10 12s. 3d. Plaintiff issued judg- ment summons for the instalments due, £2 8s.—Hia Honour made an order to pay by monthly instalments of 8s. a month, or to be committed to gaol for twenty-one days, for having had means to pay, and neglecting to so. William Pattinson, Gormen, v. Llewelyn Watson Smith, Rhydlydan, Llanrwst.—Plaintiff having proved defendant's means to pay the amount of instalments due, £2, his Honour ordered them to be paid by instalments of £ 1» month, or to be committed for twenty-one days. John HUghes, Glynceiriog, v. Benjamin Griffiths, Travellers' Inn, Glynceiriog.—Neither plaintiff nor defen- dant appeared in this case, and it was ordered to be struck out. Robert Francis, Rhcwl, v. William ]Andrew, The Tower, Llangollen.—Amount of debt and costs due JB3 3s.—The plaintiff proved that the defendant had means to pay.— Ordered to pay by instalments of 10s. a month, or twenty- one days' imprisonment. William Pattinson, Corwen, v. Henry Thomas Smith, ettius.—Ordered to pay in fourteen days, or to be com- itted to gaol for twenty-one days, for having had means to pay, and neglecting to do so. William Pattinson v. Edward Griffiths, Bryntirion,- Cor- loen.—Plaintiff said the defendant was a labourer, and waa able to pay 5s. a month. This was agreed to, and if in default, to be committed for fourteen days. William Pattinson v. Hugh Roberts, Cynwyd.—This summons was adjourned to the next Court. William Pattinson v. William Hughes, Brynny, Corwen. —Plaintiff proved defendant had the means to pay.— Ordered to pay 10s. a month, or to be committed for twenty-one days. Richard Jones, Glynceiriog, v. Joseph Davies, Tantvxm- path, Glynceiriog.—Plaintiff's wife said that defendant was going to receive some money this month, and that he was in constant work, and had certainly the means to pay if he wished.—Ordered to pay by instalments of 8s. a month, or, in default, to be committed for twenty-one days. Richard Jones v. John Jones, Graig, Glynceiriog.— Ordered to be paid by instalments of 4s. a month, or to be committed for twenty-one days in default. Owen Lloyd, Corwen, v. John Evans, Corwen.—Plaintiff proved defendant's means to pay.—Ordered to pay by in- stalments of 6s. a month, or to be committed for twenty- one days. The other judgment summonses were settled out of court. Several applications were made for judgment sum- monses out of the district. Owen Lloyd v. William Smith.—This was an action brought to recover JE1 8s., amount due for drapery sold and delivered in March, 1878. The defendant admitted part of the claim and disputed 9s. 7d.—His Honour asked defendant whether he would pay the amount he admitted into court to save costs, whiGh he did, and the dispute aa to the 9s. 7d. was proceeded with.—The plaintiff said t the goods were served to the daughter by his assistant, and he produced the order in her own handwriting. They were not paid for.—The defendant's daughter was called. She said she had the goods in March, 1878, about the 21st or 23rd. She went herself to the shop and was served by plaintiff's assistant. It was in the morning, and went there the same evening and paid for them, but did not know to whom. She produced no receipt.—His Honour gave judgment for plaintiff, with costs. Lewis Roberts v. Thomas Davies.—This was an action brought to recover £ 1 5s., money lent. Mr. Richards, of Llangollen, appeared for the plaintiff, who is an ostler residing in Corwen. The defendant, who is a saddler at Corwen, conducted his own case.—Mr. Richards said he had only just been instructed, and that the action was brought by plaintiff against defendant to recover £1 money lent, and 5s. interest thereon in July, 1874.-Hi Honour said he could not recover interest.—The plaintiff was called. Examined by Mr. Richards Where do yoa live ?—Plaintiff At Corwen, sir.—Mr. Richards What are you?—Plaintiff An ostler.—Mr. Richards Does the defendant owe you any money ?—Plaintiff: I can't speak English. (Laughter.)—His Honour: What, you can't Seak English?—Plaintiff No sir. (Laughter.)—His onour (excitedly): I will not have this. You must speak English. — Plaintiff No, I can't sir. — His Honour This case must be struck out. (Excitement in court.)—Mr. Richards (to plaintiff): Try and speak English.—Plaintiff: 1 can't say truth in English — Mr. Richards But we shall help you — His Honour jjWhen did you lend this money ? Plaintiff • Four years last July, sir. I gave him one sovereign in the Earies yard, and fetched it from my box. Thomas Davies was maK that week and was staying at the Eagles Inn. I think k™ in liquor. He promised to pay me and gave me a whin (produced) for my kindness Ais Honour (to defendant): What have you got to say ? -Defendant. I do not know nothing about it, sir, I never heard of it until about six weeks ago when plaintiff said to me tbat he wasiworth £ l,ooo, and when he would receive the sovereign which he said I owed him he would be worth £ 1,001.—Robert Roberts was called and said he was saddler, and worked once with Thomas Davies and remembered Thomas Davies saying several times that he was in trouble with Lewis Roberts, the Ragles, about a sovereign." His Honour said that no uoubt the money was lent, and rava judgment for plaintiff for f1 without costs. Mary Ann Owenliand Thomas Owen Owens 11. Price Evans The plaintiffs are the executors under the will of Lewis Owens, latejof Llangollen, blacksmith, and the defendant is the executor under the will of Edward Hughes,late of Maesyrychain. Llan- tysilio.—Mr. Kichards appeared for plaintiffs and Mr. Clough, Corwen, for defendant.—.Vlr. Richards said it was an action brought to recover æ4 78. amount due to plaintiffs from defend- ant as executor for goods sold aud delivered for work and labour done, and materials provided by Lewis Owens to Edward Hughes.—His Honour having heard the evidence of Mary Ann Owens, and Mr. Clough for the defendant, gave a verdict for £:1 3s. Gel. with costs.

LLANYCHAIARN. SCHOOL BOARD, JUNE 5.-Present: Mr. M. L. Vaughan Davies, chairman, AIr, L. P. Pugh, the Rev. D. Jenkins, Mr. K "Lloyd, and Mr. D. Jones, clerk. Attendance. —It was reported that there were 181 names on the school registers at present, but although the number on the books was larger, the average attendance was less than that forthe corresponding period of last year. A list of the attendances was carefully considered, and orders made to summon the worst cases to appear before the magistrates at the next Petty Sessions at Llanilar. Arrears of School Fees.— The Clerk said that.he had entered the claim against D. Morgan, rfos Las, in the County Court. The defendant subsequently paid ihe whole of the arrears with the costs, into the court.—Ihe Clerk was directed to send a final application for the arrears of fees to several persons before tak- ing proceedings fortheu- recovery. Salaries and SHU— Cheques were ordered to be drawn for the amounts due from the Board for salaries, &c.

TREGARON. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, TUESDAY, JUNE 17.- Present: Ihe Rev. O. lXtvjes, chairman, Mr. R. J. Davies and Mr. David Davies, vice-chairmen, Messrs. John Rowlands, Bettws Leiki, David Jones, Blaepena], .]. Ü. Williams, Caron Lower Morgan Jones, Caron Lower, John Jones, Doithie Cam- J ones, Doithie Pysgothwr, William Williams, Gogoyan, John Phillips, Gwen hi, Morgan Gvvnaws Lower, John Jones, GwnnwsUpper, Widiam Williams, Llanbadarn, David Davies, Lledrod Lower, William Owens, Lledrod Upper, Aeronian Jenkins, Nantcwnlle, Morris Parry, Ystradmeurig, James Bennetts, Yspyttv. Mr. David Williams, clerk, Mr. Rowland Rowland, medical officer. Statistics.—The Masterof theW orkhouse, Mr. J. Roberts, reported the number of paupers in the house to be 14, corresponding week last year 11. There were 28 vagrants relieved during the fortnight. Mr. J. Roberts, the re- lieving officer of the Lower district, reported that £19 8s. 3d. had been expended on the out-relief of 68 paupers. Mr. Stephen Thomas, relieving officer for the Upper district, reported an expenditure of £42 10s. 3d. on 258 paupers. The Water Question.—The master of the workhouse said he hoped the Board would excuse him for calling at- tention to the water supply of the workhouse. Unless some- thing was done it would be impossible to keep to house in proper condition during the summer season. A Petition.—Several ratepayers from the parish of Gwynfil sent a petition in favour of relief to Hannah Jones, to the amount of Is. 6d. a week, which it was said would be less thaa half the cost of maintaining her in the workhouse. This was a ,C:1se in which relief had been stopped on revision after the workhouse was built. The case was fully discussed, and it was decided not to grant the relief. The Accounts.—Captain Bennetts said that the state- ment of accounts aud list of voters did not give Guardians that information which they ought to have placed in their hands. The statement now in use was for 25th Sept., 1878. The next statement would only come up to the 5th of March. At that rate the Guardians who were only on the Board a year never saw the results of their own work. What he wanted was that the Guardians might be able to see before they went out of office what expendi- ture they had sanctioned. It was explained that the accounts up to tho 25th of March could not be printed until the auditor had been round, but that the list of paupers could be printed separate. It was also stated that the September accounts were printed more quickly because the auditor came more quickly.

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