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„ THE MONTGOMERY I BREWBRY…
„ THE MONTGOMERY I BREWBRY COMPANY. led .Jhe adjourned enquiry into the affairs of the Montgomery- ?*»re Brewery Company, Limited, was resumed at Shrews- »^ry _on Wednesday of last week before his Honour Judge Carries Lea. Mr Bullock, official receiver, conducted the enquiry. Mr Vachell appeared for Mr H. W. Talbot, ex- ecutor of the late Mr J. A. Talbot, Newtown, and said he thought it a matter for regret that Mr Talbot was not repre- sented at the first examination because then a different com- plexion would undoubtedly have been put on some of the statements made by witnesses. Mr Talbot, on the 25tb ■February, went to London a.sninst the advice of his medical adviser,"and died on the 3rd March. The impression was **jat at the first examination some of the witnesses took advantage of Mr Talbot's pbsenco to saddle him with re- sPonsibility whenever they found themselves in a difficulty. The Judge thought all who heard the examination would confirm that. William S. Le Grand, Denmark Hill, brewery manager at the time the Company was formed, said he became director at the request of Mr Avis, one of the promoters. He was bound to say they left everything to Mr Talbot in the way of documents and agreements. He saw the prospectus, but did not ascertain whether the statements were right or not. That was the first Company he had anything to do with, and J he had gained experience in joining it. He did not examine things as he was under the impression that everything was all right. lie was aware that the payment of the interim W'idend extended over several weeks, the Company not having sufficient money in the bank. He did not kuow that any stock had been issued without the knowledge or authority of the directors. He could not say what the con- sideration was for an issue of £ 330 of debenture stock which made cn one occasion to Overton and Avis. They 'rusted Mr Talbot implicitly and worked in accord, trusting *ach other as gentlemen. On being told that Overton and Avis has altogether in shaves, cash, and stock, £ 27,000 wit- ness exclaimed really." He could not speak for the other directors, but his qualification was given him. He never subscribed for or purchased a single share but he worked Jolly hard on behalf of the Company, and never had any ttioney for it, Mr Robinson might have resigned his director- ship because he thought the Company was practically in the oands of Overton and Avis. Witness was dissatisfied him- self. Overton and Avis practically controlled the Board, and e thought at first they were entitled to do so as promoters, Why was nothing said at the shareholders' meeting about Robinson s resignation ?—It must have been an omission, rrf certainly a breach of etiquette not to pass him a vote v»?anks at the meeting. know Wa* the fact of his resignation not stated? I donti ntk ow- Mr Le Grand, do you not think that if you and the 'directors had had some stake in the Company you *L°U1<1 have looked more closely after the interests of the shareholders ?--No, sir. As an honourable man and a business man X tried to do my diity It is very difficult to go behind promoters and auditors and solicitors think it very rude if you ask questions. Whemdid you resign ?-In 1893. ai x -because I am not a rich man. I had to do a lot when j ^e Company and a good deal of travelling, and y d!d not even pay my expenses I resigned. ■4300 much did you receive in fees altogether? About eivo Je^iy. *° further questions, witness supposed he was to DuHi«°r shares and £ 100 a year as director his special sulto^iS- and knowledge. He would not say he con- whn m j Talbot in every step. There was a London solicitor know j°,r tj^e Company besides Mr Talbot. He did not the vpi>r? er the contracts between the Company and Was go oto<- ^e,re prepared by the London solicitors, but if it Mr Vaphfi 'would not doubt it. word of am u 0VI take my word as easily as you take the man. By>)°dy else ? —Well sir, I take you for a gentle- advised6th^jded that he could not remember that Mr Talbot without i rectors that they must not go to allotment Mr Talhnt consulting Mr ] Jawson. Nor was he aware that aUotmpn+ eXer tried to dissuade Mr Dawson from going to aNotmen+\i^e did not know that if he had not consented to advanrori A Dawson would have lost £ 3,000 which he had know tk A-P meet preliminary expenses. Neither did he chasf> yvT Mr Dawson agreed to take the whole of the pur- eash Tx^?y °f his breweries in debenture scares instead of shareo £ Overton and Avis guaranteed that £ 10,000 worth of of h,-„ ould be taken up in a month it must have been out from earing- The witness said he quite absolved Mr Talbot erg eyer having given any advice that he knew to be wrong. jv„ "arles Lawson Benham, formerly secretary of the Com- „ said he was introduced to Mr Overton before the jr~lPany was floated, and was afterward appointed secretary, Sid not attend any of the earlier meetings of the Board excluded, he believed, by order of Overton and Avis, when he wrote to a financial newspaper stating that the existing owners of the breweries were old men who having *Oadetheir "little pile" were anxious to capitalise their business and retire, he did so knowing nothing whatever about the owners. Mr Overton wrote the letter and he Witness) copied it. He did not think any responsibility rested on him as secretary in writing those letters or signing agreements in his own name. Overton and Avis seemed to raanage the whole concern, and he looked to them for instructions. The Company agreed to pay him X150 a year, but he only got X74. The balance went, he believed, to pay office expenses. Latterly, witness drew the cheques for the Company. One for £ 500, payable to C. H. Adams, the nominal vendor, was drawn by him. A sum of money to that amount had been paid to the Company instead of to Adams by a Mrs Fisher, and the witness accordingly refunded it. He believed the payment to the Company was for shares, and he could not say why it should have been thought necessary to draw a cheque transferring the money to Adams. He believed tne transaction was directed by Overton and_ Avis. He could not understand how it was that Adams denied all knowledge of the affair. The shares issued to Mrs Fisher were those originally allotted to Adams. He saw now that the Company would get no advantage from this transaction, but would actually be deprived of £ 500. Overton would probably get the advantage of the transaction. When it was decided to pay a dividend, the money could only be paid out in instal- ments. That was owing to the want of cash. It was true that he'sent out a letter at the time'saying it was owing to a breakdown m the machinery of the printer who was printing the dividend warrants. There actually was such a breakdown, and there was a difficulty in getting the stamps; but the real reason of the delay would probably be the want of cash. w ltness further said he never issued any debenture stock that was not recorded in the minute book. Examined with regard to a certificate for zCI,000 worth of debenture stock issued in ins name to Charles Henry Adams, he said he should not have issued the stock without authority. It must have been either a transfer or new stock, but he could not find any record • a for that transaction. £ 1,000 worth of debentures in Adams s name was transferred to an applicant in Man- chester, another lot to the amount of X2,000 was transferred to Mr Laitwood, and two lots-one of X450 and the other of £ 500—were transferred to Overton and Avis. The Company did not appear to have had any consideration for the .21,000 issue. When the Company borrowed X3,000 from Messrs Power and Clegg, of Manchester, on the security of £ 8,000 wortb-of debenture stock, the mortgage was in the name of a Mr Gillies, whom witness regarded as Power and Clegg's nominee. He afterwards wrote to Mr Gillies saying that the stock stood in his name, and that Power had no control over it whatever. Alfred Newton, financial agent, said he joined the Board on the inritation of Overton and Avis. There was hesitation jn going to allotment owing to the smallness of the subscrip- tions, but it was finally decided to go to allotment on the advice of Mr Talbot. His recollection of the circumstances under which the interim dividend was paid was that the profits were sufficient to justify the step. The dividend, however, could only be paid in instalments. He could not tell how it Was or for what consideration the £ 1,000 certificate for debenture stock to Adams came to be issued. The certificate bore his signature as one of the directors, but he could not re- member under what circumstances he signed the document. is it possible that you signed it in blank and that it was afterwards filled in ?-It is quite impossible that I should sign the document in blank. *«*» say it is impossible, buthere I show youlanother deben- I <CerJ1 a^e blank with your signature attached.— understand that. There must have been something this H • T.ron £ done to get my signature to a document of wi«w« *ci? ■on* could never have signed such a document some heavy and tangible reason. looks rnT°r? would those blank certificates be signed ?—It It is 9ve,rto.n and Avis. value f *s it n°t> that the Company never had any 6rst tim«> T K issue of £ 1,000 debenture stock ?—'This is the TheCoUrt ^Ve>^d of it- On Thurld adjourned. On Thurld adjourned. M* Dawson^^1^116?3 was RtiU further examined, and said •London directmS 11frKe stake in the Company and the re|?°n Mr Robinson none. Could not remember what Mr Bullock-Do S„gave when he resigned. remember why 14- H reaUy mean to say that you cannot part in the Companv »in?on' who had taken such an active The Judge-It is not fn,l,gned can't call it to mind, important matter I cani^f /^1"8 aK°, and as it is such an The witness My memorv i?i j how you can forget.— Proceeding, the witness saiHi? on that point. Board of Directors in May, igogresigned his position on the it was not accepted until the foh« • *or some reason or other not attend a meeting after he tendlln§ September. He did he brought an action against the Coni« ^'s resignation, but through their not accepting his rpany.to recover his fees case, and the Company had to pay. g5^lon.- He won his Company for goods to the amount of jfl-jndebted to the deducted from the money he sued them ut this was time he was connected with the Company wL Purine the year and his fees as a director. He did not recrf»1Ved a piece of the promotion money from Messrs Over £ Lone,p?nny time he was connected with the Company hr. During the year and his fees as a director. He did not recrf»1Ved a piece of the promotion money from Messrs Over £ Lone,p?nny On April 8th, 1891, there was a cheque drawn commission for £ 3613s. 4d., but that had nothing „*lm„f2r do.with the Company. 8 at a11 to Mr Graham-He did not think there had been anv J Tn taa»»nt of the Company by any of the mem W «i 1891 he had said he thought they were dealing with gentle ^en, but now he. was not of the same opinion. Overton anj Avls had undoubtedly led them astray, but he could not call it rraud. They appeared to have received more money than they were entitled to, but he would not like to say that it was fraud even though he thought they got the money by misleading the directors. He could 1 not say it was |_raud but it was a very bad .wrong. He retired because there was so much litigation, and ne did not approve of it. He did not think at the ue that the Company was bound, sooner or later, To go to Sfflash. He denied that he thought that the Company was getting in a very bad way, but he thought it was about time to clear out. It might not be recorded in the minute book, but during his connection with the Company he was sure he »oted once against what Overton and Avis proposed, and that was with regard to Mr Miller's dismissal. Overton advi.°ed Jpat Mr Miller should not be discharged. He could swear to best of his knowledge that Mr Dawson never objected to y?e declaration of the interim dividend. Hs considered the {Victors put too much faith in the promoters. He also 'nought there was neglect on the part of the directors, but T? t n°t think that neglect amounted to fraud. Don t you consider that neglect on your part that allowed *raud to be committed by others was in itself fraud ?—No, sir. Do you consider there was any neglect upon the part of Mr lif e\Vton ?- I will qualify that by saying had I known then what I know now I should have been much more careful. 1 want it, yes or no ?-I say no. The Judge granted warrants to compel the appearance of jX* Herbert Watkins, chartered accountant, and of Mr Randier Mitchell, one of the directors. ti r,Barnes Vine, who was appointed receiver for the deben- holders, was next examined, and attributed the failure Of the Company to the over capitalisation: He frequently ti ii information as to the houses acquired, and even- about twelve lines on a sheet of foolscap was supplied y Argles, the valuer, for which he charged £ 50, The Com- jjany would not pay, and Argles sued the directors and obtamed a verdict. The examination was further adjourned until April 30.
MELINDWR.
MELINDWR. VRIS COUNCIL.—A meeting of the Council was held on nf^JJ?h 27th, Mr E. H. Bebb in the chair.—On the proposition Stephens, seconded by the Rev D. Morgan, it was ecia.ed to allow ratepayers to be present at the Council weeimgs.—An increase of S2 10s in the salary of Mr Joseph a83.is.tant overseer for the ensuing year, was voted on ne Proposition of Mr Owen.
BARMOUTH
BARMOUTH EDUCATION.—Mr John E. Jones, Hugo Villa, assistant at the Board Schools, has received his certificate as master. Mr Jones deserves credit for his achievement considering that his time has been mainly occupied in teaching.. SOMETHING IN A NAMK.—This summer resort is becoming noted in England. Messrs Vyse and Sons, Wood-street, London, have Eidopted the name of Barmouth for one of their new shape in surinsr hats. A correspondent suggests that as the firm nas patronised the town the ladies of the town should wear the hats. TRIENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION.—Nine candidates have been nominated for the seven seats. Unless two of them withdraw a contest is inevitable. The Baptists have not brought out a candidate to represent them on the Board. The candidates are the Rev Zachanah Mather, the Rev Vaughan Humphreys, C.M., the Rev Rhys J. Hughe. Messrs W. J. Morris' draper, W., David Owens WT, Otho rartridge, C„ W. Jones, I., E. R. Jones, C.M., and Dr HAMBULANCE.-The following are the successful candidates in the recent examination conducted by D.r Hugh Jones, ITPIW • Third vear Mr R, W. Jones, Meirion House second fe"? MSy|ota Jonos, Bryntef IT. Y. J.»» I^w,. Jones, Cambrian Railways and J. T. Dampier. First ye Messrs Robert Davies and LI. Rogers Barmouth J«ndctl™ the Rev E. O. Jones, Barmouth and John Pntcnara, liar mouth. Four candidates failed in the third year and one in ^TH^NVVTKR WORKS.—Mr Thomas Roberts, C.E., Port- madoc, says the following figures quoted by huB were omUted from the report published last week; On the ■mh May, 1893, the following tenders were received Caffin Bus. for the whole of the works, £ 18,099 13s. /d. John iiunter, £ 17,764 0s Od. and for the whole.works, the Joard pro- Ind1 JohnPHunterir £ 13 204 Ahe works to be completed on or before the 30th of June, 1894, and maintained by the con- tactors for six calendar months after tmal completion. OmTU.VRV.-The inhabitants of Dolgelley and Barmouth on Saturday heard with surprise and regret of the sudden death of Mrs Simms-Bull, of Tynycoed Arthog, through ,f Vi,„ Tort's action after an attack of bronchitis. The deceased lady since her short residence m Wales had, with the other members of her family, thrown herself into the life of her adopted home, and was greatly esteemed by all who knew her. In consequence of this sad occurrence, the orransed to take place between Miss Edith Simms- Bull and Captain A. W. Hasted, of the Wiltshire Regiment, ^MSLLRNEOUFCOMPETITIVE MEETING.-OU Friday, the 29th March, under the leadership of the Pastor (the Rev Rhvs J. Huws) the congregation of Siloam Independent Chapel held their annual meeting. The function turned out successfully both in regard to competitors and number pre- sent. The musical adjudicator was Mr Rice Price, Llan- fachreth. The other subjects were adjudIcated by the Rev E. Vaughan Humphreys, C.M., Mr Edmund D. Jones, Conntv School, and Messrs Jones and Jones, board School. The secretaries were Messrs L. J. Griffith, V r°nderw an R P Hughes, Glanaig. Twenty-five subjects were competed for, soiuie of them bringing as many as a dozen competitors mT°HE1SHip1 ADRADA.—This unfortunate vessel is still on St. Patrick's Causeway. The cargo is being taken from her to Liverpool by steam boats. Several hundred tons were thrown into the sea to lighten her in hopes of getting Her ott last spring tide. The attempt failed, and she is now being dismantled and to all appearance will ultimately be broken un This is the largest ship ever seen in this bay. bhe is of the latest construction. This is her second voyage, and the first voyage of the Captain as master. It is estimated that the ship and cargo without freight represents over £ 50,000. It is understood that the loss is covered at the U1STREBT IMPROVEMENTS.—The District Council, as far as the main streets are concerned, are determined to put them in thorough good order. This will be a step in the right direction. In former years the custom has been to lay broken stones on the streets where they lay for several months before they became properly set, and visitors often complained of the discomfort. This year a great improvement has been effected. The stones are put down in the morning, and by means of the steam roller they are set before the night, to the great comfort of pedestrians. One great drawback to the town in this direction is that it is not provided with proper footpaths. The streets in some parts of the town are rather narrow. An improvement would be effected if the hut opposite London House was removed, and the wall in front of Caersalem C.M. Chapel put back a little. Another great improvement would be effected by putting back the wall between Central Buildings and Glanymor. PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY, MARCH 29TH.-Before Charles Williams, R. Prys Owen, W. J. Morris, Lewis Lewis, and J. Gwynoro Davies, Esqrs. Stone Throwing.-David Pugh and Wm Griffith, two boys living at Penygraig, aged 13 and 16, were charged by P.S. Williams with having thrown stones on the loth March. Defendants did not appear. P.S. Williams said he saw the defendants deliberately throwing stones at Tynewydd and Harbour View. In reply to the Bench, the officer said that the younger boy had not left school, but he did not attend and the elder boy did nothing but loaf about and encourage other boys to do mischief. There were complaints of windows being broken everyday.—The Chairman said it was difficult to know what to do with boys of that kind. If a fine was inflicted it. only punished the parents and it was found to be unwise to send children to gaol.—As the boys did not attend it was agreed to apprehend them under a warrant and bring them before the Bench. Rates.-Rosetta Roye, Belle Vue Residences, was charged by Owen Jones, general and district and water rate collector, with having neglected to pay X15 8s arrears. Mr Roberts (Messrs George,) appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr G. W. Pybus late clerk to the Local Board, for the defendant. The Mayor (the Rev J. Gwynoro Davies,) did not sit durin" the hearing of the case. Mr Owen Jones said that MisS Roye had paid £ 17, but not the £ 15 8s arrears8 The IrateS had been demanded.—In reply to Mr Pybus the- Collector said the rate was made on the 29th August, 1893 — The Chairman, referring to the book, said it was August, i? y .s,8a,^ the summons stated August, 1893, and the Collector said the book showing the arrears was not with him m Court.-Mr Roberts asked that the Collector might be allowed to go for the book.—Mr Pybus said he would put another question and then it might not be necessary. When was the rate demanded 1—The Collector having replied November, 1893," Mr Pybus said that under the Summary J unsdiction Act rates over six months in arrear could not be recovered.—Mr Roberts admitted that the objection was fatal provided the Summary Jurisdiction Act of 1848 applied to the Public Health Act of 1875. By the Public Health Act, Mr Roberts stated, no time was stated.—The Clerk having read the sections snowing that all actions under the Summary Jurisdiction Act must be brought within six months, Mr Roberts admitted that the objection was fatal. He thought it right to make an explanation. The arrears brought that morning before the Bench were a few of many, and it was only fair to say that the District Council felt it desirable to have the sanction of the Bench before taking the responsi- bility of wiping off from their books the heavy arrears of rates which unfortunately appeared upon them. The late Local Board had been very neglectful in not getting in the rates, and there were heavy arrears on the books which it appeared the District Council were not entitled bt law to recover. Before, however, taking the responsibility of wiping off the arrears, the Council thought they should have the sanction of their worships. He did not know whether it was necessary to proceed in the other cases.—The Chairman pre-! sumed the same thing would happen in each of the other cases.—Mr Roberts presumed the same objection would apply cases.-Mr Roberts presumed the same objection would apply I to the whole of the cases. He did not know whether it would be taken advantage of Mr David Davies who was a member of the late Board.—Mr Pybus said he was acting for Mr Davies in the matter. He had a statement which he wished to make. It might appear strange to the Bench that that objection should be taken but his clients had grievances- questions of claims against the Local Board. They claimed that they had not received the attention they should have received in respect of their streets, roads, lamps, &c. Some of the grievances consisted of insanitation-imperfect drains -The Chairman (interposing): Pardon me, Mr Pybus. Had they no remedy in their own hands at the time ?—Mr Pybus: They might have taken another course, no doubt.— The Chairman Then I think there is no excuse. They had a remedy in their own hands at the time and if they had any complaint to make, they should have taken action at the time.—Mr Pybus said he was not sup- porting their position but merely saying that they had grievances.—The Chairman said it would have no weight with him, and he doubted whether it would have weight with grievances.—The Chairman said it would have no weight with him, and he doubted whether it would have weight with I his brother magistrates.—Mr Pybus added that his clients wished him to make that statement as the matter was going out to the public.—Mr Roberts said that even if Mr Pybus's clients had grievances they could not bring them as legal objections to the payment of rates. They could not object to pay rates because they might have a possible claim agamst the Board.—The Chairman said that both advocates had made a statement, and the Bench were perfectly satisfied. He should like to ask Mr Jones, the collector, a question. Mr Jones said he demanded the rate in November of 1893.—The Collector: Yes, and it was not paid within the six months.—The Chairman Did you give that information to your authority at the time?—The Collector: Yes, they had the list constantly before them.—The Chairman And you were not instructed to take proceedings ?-The Collector: No never instructed to take proceedings.—The Chairman: You called the attention of the late authority to all these arrears of rates?—The Collector: Certainly.—The Chairman And you were not instructed to prosecute or take proceedings to recover them ?-The Collector: None whatever.-The niprlr • TTnw lone have you been collector?—i he Collector: About'eighteen months.-The Chairman: I think Mr Jones having made that statement, that is all we wanted to know. -Mr Pybus: That statement having been made, I should like to say that though no instructions were given to the Collector to take proceedings, letters were written threatening proceedings, but ended there. Letters were written, and here is a specimen, but no proceedings were taken. Mr Roberts said he understood that the same objection was made in each case, but he would call Mr Jones, the collector, to Ed that^lC5asddue" £ m Mr" "h Daviel,School attendance officer, and that 12s. 8d. David Davies, Beach-road Post Office, and former member of the Local Board.-Mr Pybus took the same objectio» m each case for the reason already given by him and the cases were dismissed.—Mr John Jones Griffith, Belle Vue evidences, formerly chairman of the Local Board, was also summoned for nonpayment of arrears, but be paid the money before the hearing.—It is understood that there are altogether about £ 300 irrecoverable arrears, and that an extra 10d. late will a^e to be made to cover the deficiency. Transfer.—The licence of the Aelydon Restaurant was, on £ £ ? appHcation of Mr Pybus, transferred to Mr Griffith "lianas, town porter. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL, MONDAY, APRIL 1ST.— present: Rev J. Gwynoro Davies, mayor, presiiing Coun- ffi* H«gh Morris, John Parry, John Richards, Evan Robert Wynne Williams, and G. K. Owen, Mr Rees APwf,^actinS clerk, and Mr Blackburn, surveyor. Thie OP OVERSEERS AND ASSISTANT OVERSEERS, overset n8p?Fial meeting for the purpose of appointing bv Mr proposition of Mr John Parry, seconded overseers b?e* ams' jt was decided that the number of Jones Griffith Wynne Williams proposed Mr J. and Mr Owen seconded.-Mr John Cant^n Evan !Wm- Williams, Porkington-terrace- tnn MdM?lpf rda Proposed Mr Evan Jones, 1, Porking- wSJ? seconded.—Mr Wynne Williams sug- gested that Mr Williams's name be withdrawn as he did not desire tq»benommated—The suggestion was agreed to.-Mr Wynne Williams proposed Mr Richard Roberts, joiner, and Mr Owen seconded.Mr J. Parry proposed Mr M. J. Morris, draper, etc.. Captain Evan Richards proposed Mr Owen Williams, butcher, Mr John Richards proposed Alderman Lewis Lewis and ^P^nW. Morris; Captain Evan Richards proposed Mr■ E. Wilham Elhs china dealer.—The voting was by ballot, and Messrs J. Jones Griffith, Evan Jones, M. J- Moms, and Richard Roberts were appointed.-The Acting Clerk said the Council had no power, as yet, to appoint an assistant overseer. J THE PROPOSED VISIT TO THE LAKES The Mayor said that they had arranged to visit thf> lakes on the following day (Tuesday), but unfortunately Mr Thos. Roberts, the engineer, was ill, and they could not go there without him as they might wish to discuss certain matters. He thought the best plan would be to postpone the visit for the present otherwise they might have to go another journey later on.-A letter from Mr Thomas Roberts stating that after the recent rain certain portions of the road would be impassable, and advising the Council to postpone the visit was read by the Clerk. In his letter Mr Roberts wrote he would be unable to accompany the Council on Tuesday, owing to ill health.—The Mayor remarked it was absolutely essential that the Engineer should accompany them. He suggested the postponement of the visit to a future date.— Mr Wynne Williams agreed, and proposed that the Council visit the waterworks on the 9th April.-Captain Evan Richards pointed out that the Merioneth Quarter Sessions fell on that day. He proposed that the matter be left open to the next Council meeting which would be on Monday.- The proposition was agreed to, and the Surveyor observed that in the meantime he would apply to Mr Parry, caretaker of the waterworks, for a report as to the state of the road. ABERAMFFRA ROAD. The Acting Clerk read a letter from the County Couneil, giving the Council permission to widen Aberamffra Road. THE FORESHORE. The Mayor said there was another question which he desired to bring before the Council. It was the question of foreshore. The Council had received communications from the Harbour Trust and the Woods and Forests respecting the matter, and the latter wanted the Council to have an ordnance map made, and pass a resolution embodying in it all they desired as regarded the fore- shore. If they did that he believed the Woods and Forests Department were prepared to meet the Board's wishes. He advised them to pass a resolution to the effect that the Council were desirous either to lease or purchase all the foreshore between high and low watermark-from the harbour to the Council's extreme.northern boundary When the map was obtained he would suggest that the Surveyor mark out that portion which the Council desired to acquire. As the matter had not been placed on the agenda for con- sideration that day, he believed the Council would be irregular in discussing it. He suggested that a meeting be convened for the purpose the following day.Mr Wynne Williams Convene a meeting to-morrow.-The Mayor added it would be advantageous to the Council to acquire this Dortion of the foreshore.—The Acting Clerk Shall I convene a meeting to-morrow.—The Mayor Yes, I think you better had as this is an urgent matter.—Captain Hugh Morris proposed that the matter be proceeded with that day.—The Mayor assented and the course proposed was adopted.—The motion as put by the Mayor was then proposed by Mr Owen and seconded by Mr John Parry. The proposition was agreed to. The Mayor having suggested, Mr John Parry proposed, and Mr John Richards seconded that the Engineer, Mr Wynne Williams, and the Surveyor examine the documents deposited at the County Hall, Dolgelley, relating to the foreshores. The Council then rose.
POPTMDOU.I
POPTMDOU. THE STRANDING OF THE "ADRADA."—This vessel, which ran on the Sarn off Dyffryn on Saturday week, still remains there, although several efforts have been made to get her off. On the day following the mishap the steamer Wave of Life and Snowdon," from Portmadoc, went to render assistance, but their combined efforts to move the vessel were unavailing, the "Snowdon" receiving some damage from the heavy strain. During the week the Hyena," Challenger," Wrestler," and Reaper steamers arrived from Liverpool, but the weather was so rough that they were not able to render any material help. During this week the tide has not been high enough to enable the vessel to be taken off the Sarn, 'but it is confidently expected that this will be accomplished on Sunday next. In the meanwhile the vessel is being considerably lightened of its cargo of grain, many hundred tons of which were thrown overboard during the rough weather succeeding the time she struck, and subsequently by steamers which are conveying it to Liverpool. ANNUAL MEETING OF VOLUNTEERS.—On Saturday afternoon last the members of the Portmadoc Company assembled at the Drill Hall to meet the adjutant of the battalion, and afterwards proceeded to the Traeth under the command of Major Hughes and Lieut. C. E. Breese where they went through battalion drill in the presence of the Adjutant. In the evening the annual dinner was held at the Sportsman Hotel under the presidency of Major Hughes, Lieut. C. E. Breese being vice-chairman. Surgeon Doctor W. Jones Morris was also present, and among the guests invited there were Messrs R. M. Greaves, R. Casson; A. Bromwich, W. C. Logan, D. Breese, D. Morris, R. Price Lewis, T. Harding, and the representatives of the North Wales Chronicle and the Cambrian News. The usual toasts were proposed and duly honoured. In proposing the army, navy, and reserve forces, Major Hughes stated that as compared with the enormous military force of other countries, that of Great Britain appeared small and insigniflcant. They were informed by one of high standing in military matters that the army of this country was at the present day in a very fit condition, that the officers were zealous in their work the non-commissioned officers were most attentive in everything that appertained to their work; and that the men were all prepared to attend to their duty whenever called upon. The Portmadoc Company of Volunteers had never yet had the opportunity of working with any part of the regular army. Aiter speaking of the navy and the imperative necessity of maintaining the supremacy of the British flag at sea Maior Hughes spoke at some lengthen the auxiliary forces The Volunteer force had attained the strength of*23*l 350 That number represented a body of men £ h0 came forward of their own free will to give their time to learn to take their share of work in their country's defence. There were some people who were inclined to look upon the camping out of the volunteers as a kind of picnic; but so far as the Portmadoc Volunteers were concerned every man had gone there with the speaking of the navy and the imperative necessity of maintaining the supremacy of the British flag at sea Maior Hughes spoke at some lengthen the auxiliary forces The Volunteer force had attained the strength of*23*l 350 That number represented a body of men £ h0 came forward of their own free will to give their time to learn to take their share of work in their country's defence. There were some people who were inclined to look upon the camping out of the volunteers as a kind of picnic; but so far as the Portmadoc Volunteers were concerned every man had gone there with the full determination to learn all that was possible and to do his work well. During the past year the Port- do his work well. During the past year the Port- madoc Company stood in many positions as high as possible. They had the full number of men and every one was efficient and had earned the full grant, while all the officers and sergeants were certified as proficient. During the year seventeen vacancies had occurred, and seventeen men had joined. The number of men present at the annual inspection in camp was only four short of the full strength. The figure of merit of the Com. pany was 184'89 which was much higher than last year and compared very favourably with the 175'67 the average figure of merit of the battalion. The number of marksmen was twenty-two, and the beat shot of the year was Colour-Sergeant W. Davies, who stood at 211, the highest in the battalion being 213. He hoped after such excellent results some members of the Company would try and head the list for 1895. They would remember that last year they had what had been called the attack and defence of Portmadoc, culminating in the battle of Morfa Bychan, on which occasion the Company was divided into two sections, one under the command of Lieutenant 0. E. Breese and the other under the command of Lieutenant J. R. Priohard. The weather was very unfavourable, but all the men did their work well, and quite enjoyed themselves. A report had to be prepared for the battalion officer who speaks of it in a very satisfactory manner, and it haa been since forwarded to the officer commanding the district who also speaks very highly of it, and it has now been sent on further still. The proceedings of that day were so interesting and instructive that it had been decided to hold another field day during the ensuing summer, and he trusted when the day was decided upon and named every member of the Company would endeavour to be present. In complimenting the men on the high degree of efficiency and the general good conduct existing in the Company he trusted they would endeavour by steady attendance at drill and at rifle practice to show a still further improvement by the end of 1895. The toast was drunk with enthusiasm, the Major's remarks being frequently applauded by all prBsent.-Private Parry, who has been for some time past in Patagonia, responded.—The toast of The Guests was proposed by Captain Surgeon W. Jones Morns, who expressed the pleasure thev all felt -a D—• .unv evening, AS to jcar Casson, they all knew him as for many years a devoted and faithful officer of the Company, and he was sure the discipline maintained by Capt. Casson and the way m which he managed the affairs of the Company had left their impress and had been a means of raising it to its present high position. In Mr Greaves they had always found a willing helper and a gentleman who had always taken the greatest interest in the Company. Another of their guests had been for some time a member of the Honorable Artillery Company of London. Others were old volunteers or well-known helpers and friends of the Company, and he had much pleasure in proposing the toast.—In responding, Mr R, M. Greaves expressed the thanks of himself and fellow guests for the reception of the toast, and stated that during his travels abroad it had often been his lot to be the guest of officers of the army. Major Hughes had spoken of the comparative smallness of our army. but whatever part of the world he (Mr Greaves) had been to he always came upon some representatives of that army and had always been received with that hospitality for which the British army was so notable. He was very gratefulfor the kindness shown in giving him the hospitality of that evening.—Mr Casson also responded, and expressed the great pleasure he had in being once more among them. He had been much pleased to hear of the good position the Company held, and hoped they would continue to have good officers and good non-commissioned officers. This naturally I.nnhf: to his mind the loss thn f"1nmnA.nv had una. -t'J tained in the death of the late Sergeant-Major Hens. coe. During the period he was in command the Com- pany had several sergeant instructors, but in the late Sergeant-Major Henscoe they had an admirable man. It was a pleasure, however, to hear that in Sergeant- Instructor Hammond the Company had secured a worthy successor—(applause)—and in thanking them be wished the Corps every success.—Mr Casson pro- posed "the officers of the Company," and regretted the absence through illness of Lieut. J. R. Prichard. The toast was drunk with musical honours.—Lieut. C. E. Breese, in responding on behalf of himself and brother officers, said that whatever they had done had always been in the interests of the Company. Look- ing upon a resume of the year's work which they had heard from Major Hughes there would seem little to be desired, but he urged steady attendance at drill and rifle practice, and that each man would endeavour to do his share of work as well as he possibly could. He would like to refer to a subject which had been mentioned by Mr Casson that night-the death of their late Sergeant-Instructor Major Henscoe. They had had in him a tower of strength, one whom it was not often the privilege of a company to have as their mainspring in the work of the Company. They all knew of the untiring capabilities of Sergeant Major Henscoe who never tirtd in his work, but took even an increased interest in them after he had retired from the regular army and became a member of the auxiliary forces. In Sergeant-Major Henecoe all of them from the Major to the newest recruit had a friend on whom they could always rely for he was always ready to give the help of his knowledge. He spoke not only on behalf of the officers, but on behalf of the whole Company in saying that it was with feelings of deepest regret they followed the remains of their late Sergeant-Major to God's acre," and it was a pleasure, a melancholy one perhaps, but still it was a pleasure. to have been able to take part in that last ceremony. (Loud applause.)—The toast of The Press" followed, and the singing of the National Anthem brought to a close a very pleasant evening which had been enlivened by songs from Sergeant Hamond, Messrs Owen Prichard, Evan Davies, Winsor Jones, and numerous others.
IABERDOVEI.'
ABERDOVEI. MARKET HALL COMPANY.—This Company's first annual meeting of shareholders was held on Tuesday evening, March 26th. In the absence of Capt. Lewis, chairman of directors, the chair was taken by Alder- man Jones. The annual report was read by the Secretary and adopted. The receipts for the year were £ 43 9a, and the expenditure 945 3s 2d, the deficit making the sum due to the bank JE39 4s lOd. Captain Prry, E. Davies, and A. Tomlins, the retiring directors, were re-elected for three years. The application of Captain Price for two shares in lieu of those bought by him from Mr Hancock was refused. It was decided to charge one shilling for each transfer of shares. A vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded the proceedings.
LLTV YNRH YDO WEN.
LLTV YNRH YDO WEN. TEMPERANCE.—The second meeting of the Clettwr and Cerdwr Valleys Temperance Society was held at the Old Chapel on Friday, March 29th. The following officers were elected Superintendent, the Rev W. J. Davies, pastor loci chairman, Mr W. Jones, Gelliaur vice-chairman, Mr T. Thomas, Cwmcyfeile treasurer, Mr Evan Evans, Glyn- mene secretary, Mr Benjamin Jones, Llain. There was a large audience present. Mr D. K Jones, Twelly Mills, delivered an able speech bearing upon the drink question. His illustrations were to the point. He wound up by enforcing the principles of total abstinence. The Rev J. Jones, Penybent, Llandyssul, appealed to moderate drinkers to become abstainers. He maintained that the Bible, reason, and religious sentiment demanded it from every man. Mr Jones's points were much appreciated. The Rev W. J. Davies also spoke and urged upon all to abstain ifrom the use of intoxicating drink. A vote of thanks was passed to the two speakers of the evening with acclamation. Fifty-one members were enrolled.
RALA.
RALA. INQUEST.—On Friday morning an inquest was held by Mr W. R. Davies into the death of Robert Williams, Dolhendre, Llanuwchllyn. The foreman of the jury was Mr Lewis J. Davies.—Thomas Lloyd, plasterer, said he saw deceased alive between 10 and 11 on Wednesday. He was in his usual health and spirits. He was a farmer and 61 years of age.—David Edwards, farm servant, Dolhendre, said about 10.30 a,.m. on Wednesday he found deceased hanging by the neck in the stable at Dolheadre. The rope was attached to a nail about 6 feet from the ground. Went to the house for help. The deceased was half a yard from the ground and appeared to be quite dead. He had been ploughing the day before.—Dr D. Peters, Bala, said he had attended the decased for the past month. He fell off a ladder about five weeks ago, fracturing his arm and injuring his head. Last saw him alive on Tuesday afternoon. He was ploughing. Examined his arm and took off the splints. He complained of pains in the head. The fall was a serious one. He complained of want of sleep, and was depressed when any illness came on him. The fall occasioned concussion of the brain. He was not in pecuniary distress, and did not complain of losses or troubles. —The jury found that deceased had committed suicide whilst temporarily insane. _on. SCHOOL BOARD.—Under the Local Government Act, loyi, Bala became a new parish and was separated from Llanycil parish. An important question arose in connection with the separation as to whether a separate School Board or a united one would be ad- visable. The whole of the rural parish was in favour of separation, but the inhabitants of the town were strongly in favour of a United School Board. For the inhabitants of Bala it was a serious question, as separation would involve an increase of at least 4d. in the £ in the rates. Strenuous efforts were made on both sides, the Parish Council taking the leading part of the rural aistrict for separation and the Urban District Council taking the part of the town for unity. Both bodies pleaded their case before the Education Department.. The reply, which was awaited with great interest, was received on Thursday last, announcing that the Department had made an order for aD United School Board for the two parishes. CONFIRMATION.—The Bishop of St. Asaph will hold a con- firmation at Christ Church on Wednesday, April 10th.
NEWCASTLE EMJLYN.!
NEWCASTLE EMJLYN. PETTY SESSIONS.—The ordinary Sessions were held on Friday last in the Magistrates' Room before Sir M. 0. M. Lloyd and C. H. L. Fitz-Williams, Esq.-D. Rees, AUtycafan Factory, Llangeler, was chained by Mr Augustus Lewis, H M. inspector of Factories, with a breach of sec. 33 of the Factory Act, 1878.—Complainant said that on the 23rd February he visited defendant's factory, having done so nreviously on 7th April, 1892. He then gave instructions to the foreman that the place should be lime washed.—He had not visited the factory in the interval, and now found that his instructions had not been carried out, although he had written to the defendant on the 14th February concerning it. —Defendant was fined Is. and costs.—Peter Hopkins was summoned by the same complainant for not having affixed an abstract of the Factory Act as required.—Defendant was re- presented by the manager, Enoch Jones, who, on his behalf, admitted the offence.—He was convicted, being ordered to pay costs only.—D. Davies, Pwllygwyddog, Tregaron, was charged with having been drunk ana disorderly in High- street on the 21st March.—P.C. Harries proved the charge, and defendant, who did not appear, was fined os. and costs, m default seven days.—Stephen Davies, Bryneithwyn, Llangeler, was charged by Inspector T. Rees with having unjust weights in his possession on the 25th Februarv.-De endant pleaded guilty, and a fine of 2s. 6d. and costs was inflicted.—^William Morgan, Tylone. Velindre, was also charged with having un- just weights in his possession; also charged in respect of un- stamped weights in his possession; further charged with having an unjust beam scale in his possession.—Inspector Rees gave evidence as to visiting defendant's house on the 26th February and there finding certain weights unstamped and several ounces short; also the beam scale which was nine ounces short and also unstamped.—Defendant pleaded not guflty.-He was ordered to pay costs and forfeit the scale and two unjust 14 lb. weights.—John Jones, Cenarth Mill, was charged with having unstamped and unjust weights, also unstamped measures in his possession.—De- fendant admitted the charges,and was ordered to pay costs.— Joseph Galancie, Swansea, was charged with having been drunk and with having refused to quit the Cooper's Arms when requested to do so on March 2nd.- P.S. Rogers said that at about 9.30 on the evening in question he was asked to turn out the defendant who was arunk and quarrelsome from the Cooper's Arms. He refused to go out when re- quested, and had to be forcibly ejected.-Defendant did not appear, and was fined 5s. and costs, or in default seven days imprisonment.
CRICCIETH.
CRICCIETH. » ANNUAL VBSTRY.—The annual vestry was held at the Town Hall on I Thursday, the Rector in the chair.The Overseer^ list of unoccupied t houses was —A copy of the order transferring the power t srsmsri ove £ e« to theurban District Council was 3 read.-The salary of the Assistant Overseerwas apportioned, in I accordance with the Local Government Act, as follows: Cnooieth, 1 £ 24 12s. 6d. Penllyn, £ 6 7s. 7d.—On the motion of Mr J. T. > Jones, seconded by tbe Rev J. Owen, M.A., it was resolved that I the question of preparing separate valuation lists forthe parishes f of Criocieth and Penllyn be left to the Overseers of the respective 1 ANNUAL PARISH MirenNo.-This meeting was held at t the Board School on Monday, April 1st, the Rector of Cricweth I presiding.—Messrs Wm Owen, Braichysamt, and John Thomas, xnysgainganol, were elected overseers. The Rev J. Lloyd Jonea and Mr H. E. Williams, were re-appointed to represent the Parish on the Joint Committee acting as Burial Board for the pariah of Penllyn and the Criccieth Urban Distriet.-A precept A6 upon the r Overseers, to meet the expenses of the parish up to 2oth March, 1896 was made.—The salary of the Awistant Overseer was appor- tioned, in accordance with the Local ^e/nment Act, as follows f Penllyn £ 5 7s 7d, and Criccieth, £ 24 12s 5d.— Penystumllyn, and H. E. Williams, Mynydd Ednyfed Fawr, were appointed to assist the Overseers to prepare and separate valua- tion list for the parish of Penllyn. SCHOOL BOARD.—After the vestry a meeting was held to hear the tiiennial statement of the School Board, and to consider whether step* could be taken to avoid an election. JUr K. Thomas, Cardigan House, presided.—Ten candidates had been nominated for the five seats. Four of the five new candidates were present, but three members of the old Board were aosent, viz: Messrs O. M. Jonathan and R. Jones (both of whom were ill), and the Rev W. B. Marks.—Mr J. W. Bowen, a new member, was also absent.—A vote of thanks to the old Board having been unani- mously passed, on the motion of Mr G. W. Roberts, seconded by Mr J. T. Jones, a discussion took place as to the desirability of avoiding a contest. It was pointed out that the expenses of the last election were P.20 4a 7d.—It was unanimously decided that it was desirable that the Wesleyans and the parish of Penllyn should be represented on the Board, their candidate being Mr H. E. Williams, Mynydd Ednyfed Fawr.-It was further decided that an application be forwarded by the School Board to the Education Department for an increase in the number of members on the Board, and while the number remains at five, the Methodists, who have two chapels, and until now have each had a representative on the Board, agreed to have one representative alternately.—The Rev John Owen and Mr William George having withrawn in favour of the sitting members, Mr Jonathan and Mr G. P. Williams, it only remained for Messrs Jonathan and Robert Roberts to arrange which of them should represent the Methodists, and for an understanding to be come to between Messrs J. W. Bowen, who stood as an independent candidate, and R. Jones (vice-chairman of the late Board), the church candidate.—The Chairman was asked to explain matters to the absent candidates, and the matter has since been settled by Messrs Jonathan aud R. Jones withdrawing.—The new Board consists of Messrs G. P. Williams Robert Roberts, and the Rev W. B. Marks (old members of the Board), and Messrs J. W. Bowen and H. E. Williams (new IUt=UIUeCtl}- URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL, SATURDAY, MARCH 30TH, Mr W. W'atkin, presiding. „ „ Pengaled Main Sewer.—The contractor, Mr W. G. Evans, at- tended the meeting and | applied for an extension of the time within which his contract for the sewer was to be completed, and, on the motion of Mr R. Thomas, seconded by Rev W. B. Marks, it was resolved that the time be extended in pursuance of a resolu- tion passed on 24th June last, the Engineers to be urged to set out the work at once. Surveyor's Report.-The question of protection to the Esplan.de sea-wall was adjourned until the additional :members come into office. In accordance with the recommendation of the Committee appointed to consider the question of a manhole for the new drain at the back of Brynhir Arms it was agreed that the Council pay one-half the cost, Mr Ellis-Nanney, the landowner to pay the other half.—An application from Mr J. W. Jones, photographer, for permission to erect a photographic studio on the foreshore was referred to a Committee and the Surveyor. A bereist.-dd.It was decided to order new pipes for the outfall of the sewer at Abereistedd, and to arrange for the attendance of the Engineer early this week to consider the question. Water Supply.-Rep11es from the Local Government Board and the Medical Officer of Health as to the suggested acquirement of the present Water Works and as to making analysis of the water were read.—It was decided to send a sample of the water to the County Analyst, and copies of the Local Govern- ment Boards' letter to each member. Overomrs.-An order transferring the Urban Council the appoint- ment of overseers was read and the following were appointed viz Mr John Huphes, Tir Ucha Mr Evan Hughes, Glan'rafon, and Mr John Jones, 11, Marine-terrace. The Maes.—It was decided to ask the police to prohibit youths from playing on the Maes during wet weather, so as to prevent the cutting up of the turf. New Members.— It was decided to hold the annual general meeting, and for the purpose of allowing additional members to accept office, on April 20th.—The motion as to allowing rate- payers to attend the meetings of the Council was postponed until the additional members had taken office.
THE NORTH CARDIGANSHIRE TEMPERANCE…
THE NORTH CARDIGANSHIRE TEMPERANCE UNION. The eighth half-yearly meeting of this Union was held at Blaenplwyf, on Wednesday, March 27th. At 3-30 o'clock in the afternoon, a conference was held at the Chapel when the following delegates were present :—Rev Griffith Parry, Llanbadarn, president of the Union, in the chair Captain W. Jones, Trinity Place, hon. treasurer; Mr Thomas Owens, Commercial and Grammar School, hon. secretary Rev Job Miles, Aberystwyth T. J. Pritchard, do. T. J. Morgan, Penygarn John Bowen, Rhydfendigaid J. Llewelyn, Borth D. Caron Jones, do. T. E. Roberts, M.A., Aberystwyth Cadwaladr Jones, Capel Afan Prof. E. Auwyl, M.A., U.C.W.; W. Ll. Davies, Blaenplwyf Messrs David Jones, Rest; Benjamin Jones, C.C., Tabor T. W. Powell, Siloh, Aberjstwyth; Daniel Thomas, do. Edward Ellis, Bath- street, do. E. 'Evans, Peoygarn Richard Evans, Capel Afan D. O. Evans, Llaiiilar; Isaac Jones, Ystwyth Tent, Aberystwyth John Jones, Blaenplwyf Lewis James, do.; R. R. Davies, do. Mrs Rowlands, Capel Afan; Miss V. James, do.; Mrs Davies, Blaenplwyf, &c. The meeting having been opened with prayer by the Rev T. E. Roberts, M.A., Aberystwyth, the Chairman gave a short opening address, and called upon the Rev J. Llewelyn, Borth, to read a paper on The place of Temperance in the Church." The paper was interesting and instructive, and several of those present took was interesting- and instructive, and several of those present took part in the discussion that followed. The following resolution was then moved by the Rev T. J. Pritchard, seconded by the Rev T. J. Morgan, and unanimously agreed to "That the best thanks of the conference be tendered to ilr Llewelyn for his valuable and interesting paper." A desire was also expressed that the paper should be published, and the matter was left to the consideration of the executive. The arrangements for the annual festival were also left to the executive. Several suggestions were made in regard to the finances of the Society, and special thanks were givenjto the members of the British Women's Temperance Association of Aber- ystwyth for their generous assistance at the soiree held last month by which over nine pounds were secured to the finances of the Union. The Secretary was desired to communicate with the secretaries of the various districts belonging to the Union, requesting them to call their executive committee together, and organise meetings in their respective districts during the coming two months.—The conference was closed with prayer by the Rev T. J. Pritchard. In the evening at seven o'clock a public meeting was held in the same place with the Rev G. Parry in the chair, when addresses were delivered by the Chairman, Revs Cadwaladr Jones, Capel Afan, Prof. Anwyl, M.A., T. J. Pritchard, John Bowen, arid Job Miles. The meeting was well attended, and proved very successful. A vote of thanks, moved by Mr D. Jones, Rest, seconded by Mr T. Owen, hon. sec., was heartily passed to the friends at Blaenplwyf for their kindness and hospitality, and the meeting was closed with prayer by the Chairman.
. UNIVERSITY OF WALES.
UNIVERSITY OF WALES. The following have been appointed examinerts for the Matriculation Examination ill the University of Wales, to be held next June :—English language and the history of England and Wales, Prof, J. W. Hales, Kiug's College, London, aud Mr W. A. J. Archbold, Peterhouse, Cambridge Latin, Mr A. G. Peskett, Fellow and Classical Lecturer of Magdalen College, Cambridge, and Prof. E. A. Sonnenscheic, Mason College, Birmingham Greek, Mr R. D. Hicks, Fellow and Classical Lecturer of Trinity College, Cam- bridge mathematics, Mr R. B. Hay ward, F.R.S., late Fellow aud Mathematical Lecturer of St. John's College, Cambridge Dr R. Lachlan, late Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge dynamics, Prof. G. M. Minchin, Royal Indian Engineering College, Coopers Hill Welsh, Prof. J-. Rhys, Principal of Jesus College, Oxford French, Prof. Victor Spiers, King's College, London German, Prof. Kuno Meyer, University I College, Liverpool chemistry, Dr H. F. Morley, Lecturer ou Chemistry at Charing Cross Hospital Medical School botany, Mr A. W. Bennett, Lecturer on Botany &t St. Thomas' Hospital.
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COLLEGE ROUGHS.
COLLEGE ROUGHS. SIR,-I am told that it is no use to complain to College Authorities. But perhaps publicity in the Press may do some good. On Tuesday night last, or rather at half-past one on Wednesday morning, a body of students came to a house on the Terrace where some ladies whom I know are staying, rang the bell violently rousing everyone in the house, until the landlady got up and opened the door, then demanded to see the ladies (naming them), and on the door being shut upon them shouted out another lady's name and went off presumably to make a disturbance at her house also. This is but one instance of what the visitor sees only too clearly-a marked deterioration in the morale of the Aberystwyth students. They used to be, if not gentlemen, at least not cads. It looks as though this association without discipline, this education which knows nothing of morals or religicn were going to add Young Wales" to its list of victims.—Yours obediently, A VISITOR. [We pointed out the need for supervision some time ago. Unless rowdj ism is stopped by the College Authorities it will be stopped in other and less pleasant ways.—Ed. C.N.] MACHYNLLETH URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL SEAL. SIR,—I am told that the matter of a seal is pressing very heavily on the minds of some of the councillors, and that it has been the subject of long discussion at more than one of their meetings. I have been thinking the matter over, and with your per- mission I should like, through the Cambrian News, to help them, and to offer them the following specification for a seal:—Material: Wax. Colour Green. Design: On centre a bundle of watercresses, and underneath, that beautiful and familiar little flower The Forget-me-not." Motto Never do to-day what can be left until to-morrow." (This in rather prominent letters.) I think this design would meet all the requirements, and might be' got cheap. The wax would last a long time, since the seal will not often be used. The colour, also, is very suggestive of the present time of the year, and the motto is quite up to date. If the Council decide upon having a seal after the above design I shall be only too pleased to think that my poor suggestion has been of help to them.—Yours truly, DYFl. RE PENYFRON SCHOOL PRIVIES, LLANBADARN FAWR. SIR -Absence from home owing to a family bereavement has prevented my replying to Mr Bonsall's letter published in your issue of March 22nd. Mr Bonsall in his letter shows he appreciates the responsibility of his position as chairman of the School Board and member of the District- Council, and there is reason to hope the school privies will now be put and kept in a sanitary condition. Mr Bonsall has raised certain side issues which have nothing to do with the con- dition or cleanliness of my house. Every man's house is his castle, and it is hard to see what Mr Bonsall can gain by intruding into my private affairs. It is also possible he has fallen into error through not having the facts at hand. Mr Bonsall intimates that I have complained too much, and did not do so soon enough. This confusion is probably also due to his not having facts at hand. As Mr Bonsall does not dis- pute the fact that the school privies are in an insanitary condition, it is to be hoped, as chairman of the School Board, he will take steps to avoid the risk the children who attend the school run of contracting a spreading disease. I It only remains for Mr Bonsall to take steps to put the privies in a sanitary condition, and no doubt it will interest your readers to learn at an early date that this has been done so as to prevent the school being again closed.—Yours &c., JOHN JONES, Fairview, Llanbadarn. THE CARDIGANSHIRE PARLIAMENTARY VACANCY. SIR,-Although it is said that onlookers see most of the game" I should not presume to enter into the domain of Cardiganshire politics were it not that I consider the present 8 affords an unique opportunity of inaugurating a course of action advocated by you during a long journalistic career, and one which-while almost universally approved-has so far never been tried in Wales. 1 refer to the raising of a fund for the payment of the election expenses of an accepted Liberal candidate. „ Judging the situation from the leading articles which have appeared in the Cambrian News it would appear that a sum of not less than X700 will be required to fight the seat at the next election. Already one aspirant for the vacancy which will take place in the constituency has insulted the electo- rate by the suggestion that a long purse" is the sine qua non of their future member of Parliament, and another's claims are based, not upon his local knowledge or qualifica- tions. but upon the fact-that, if elected, he is able to pay the bill." There are many who agree with me in regardiag Cardigan- shire as the first county in Wales in religious fervency and political forwardness. It has been the nursery of the former, and should be the pioneer of the latter. Must it be said that at this critical juncture in the history of Nonconformity and national life the people of Cardiganshire would rather accept a candidate whose chief claim upon their support is that he possesses riches, rather than one whose services they could rely upon, ana whose expenses they would be willing to discharge? National life has its obligations as great as religious life, self-sacrifice being the only true test by which devotion to either may be determined. The question of the hour in the Principality is religious equality. To subscribe money towards the attainment of that object—in other words, towards the accomplishment of the Disestablishment and Diseudowment of the English Church in Wales—is as much a Christian duty as the financial support and maintenance of places of worship and ministers of religion. No one who reads your reports of county and municipal councils can doubt that thej' contain men qualified to repre- sent the constituency of Cardiganshire in Parliament. But no one knows the county well who is not also cognisant of the fact that to those best fitted the necessary expenses of a contested election would be an insuperable barrier. I appeal to you, as a consistent advocate of removing such a disability, to open your columns for an Electoral Expenses Fund,and to those Liberals in the couuty who place principle before purse to start and support a practicable scheme which may, nay will, have far reaching influence upon the future representation of their native land in Parliament.—Yours faithfully, CYMRU FYDD.
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SUDDEN DEATH AT OEMMES ROAD RAILWAY STATION. On Thursday the Rev J. H. Griffiths, assistant Wesleyaa minister of the Micliyulletk dictrici. resid- ing at Tycerr:g, Cointruus Coch, arrived at Cemnies Road Statioa, inceauing to go by the 11 p.m. irain to Machynlleth. Dirc-ctly he had t;¡kel' his ticket he sat do iin, and was noticed by Mr Jones, C-astell, Durowen, to suddenly chtugo colour, and kiukiug ba.ck Lata Mr Jones s arms he gave three or lour gasps and died before medical aid could be obtained. Dr Edwards arrived by the traia, and used cvey means to restore die, bu-^ without fcuooe&s. Mr Griffiths, nau c<uly been in the district a few mouths, and was very much liked by the churches and congregations in the district, and L death will be a grt.t blow, especially to the young, WHll whom he was very poputt.i. His remain8 were removed to Tyeerrtg. tj wai., iÜ. inquest, which was held on Friday attemuun, before J. Rowlands, Esq., district covoner, and a juryj of which Mr Edward J Oil0< & 1>0'> ,LJl-m;u.-Mr Humphreys, Tyoerrig Farm, aud Mr Wilson, Cemmes Road, stationmastcr, gave evidence. Mr Humphreys said the deceased and ki'.r.se!f left TjCjirig about 12.35, and they walked rathe; quickly in catch the traiu. On the way deceased complained of feeling faint, but he recovered iiimself before reaching the station. He had complained some time biuoe o. having a little heart couipluint, nut he had not complained since until Thursday.—Dr Edwards gave evidence of using artificial ineaua of respiration for about half an hour without avail. Ec had not uttered the deceased pioftbole^ally, but she cause of death was syncope, arising from ueceasea naving a weak heart, and walking rather quickiy to the station Ui.ough the boistereus weather. The jury returned a unanimous verdict in accordance with the medical evidence.—The body was taKen by train on Saturiiay morning to Prestatyn (his home) for interment.
ABERYSTWYTH HARBOUR^ Wctk ending April i>rd} lSOo ARRIVED. March 31st, Couctcas of Lisburne, b, Ii. Jenkins, Bristol. SAILED. March 27th, Countess of Liaburne, Jenkins, Bristol April 1st, Dreadnought, Schooner Thomas, Aberdovey April 2nd, Countess cf Litburne, a.s. Jenkins, Liverpool Zouave, Schooner, Robertson, Liverpool.
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cAAIBRTAN RAILWAYS. ALTERATION OF TRAINS. On and after MONDAY, APRIL 1st, the 7-5 a.m. Train from Welshpool toMachynlleth will be discon- tinued except on Tuesdays, when it will be run to Newtown only. A NEW TRAIN Will run daily as under :—Welshpool, dep. 6-0 a.m. Montgomery, dep. 6-20 Abermule, dep. 6 30 New- town, dep. 6-50; Moat Lane, arr. 7-2 Moat Lllne, dep. 7.25; Caersws, dep. 7-30 Poutdolgoch, dep. Carno, dep. Llanbrynmair, dep. —: Cemmes Road, dep. 8-40 Machynlleth, arr. 9-0. p882 IMPORTANT REDUCTION IN RATES. WiiiLSH MUTTON and other FRESH MEAT Is now conveyed by passenger Train HALF PARCELS RATE AT OWNER'S RISK. Between all Stations throughout England, Ireland, and Wales. Minimum 14 The per Consignment. No less charge than 7d. For full particulars apply to the Station Masters at all Cambrian and other Companies Stations and Book- ing Offices, the Cambrian Railways London Ofhces, 41, Graccckurch Street, London, E.C., or to Mr W. H. Gough, Passenger Superintendent, Oswestry p95 During the Wiute*; aud Spring Months WEEK END EXCURSION TICKETS (Friday or Saturday to Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday), and FOURTEEN DAY'S TICKETS will be issued every Friday and Saturday, also TOURIST TICKETS (available for one Calendar Month) will be issued on any Week Day from the principal Cambrian Inland Stations to Borth, Aber- aovey, Towyn, Aberystwyth, Barmouth, Dolgelley, Harlech, Portmadoc, Ciiccieth, and Pwllheli. For full particulars as to Fares, &c.. see Bills which can be obtained at all Cambrian Stations. p465 On EASTER MONDAY, APRIL 15th, CHEAP DAY EXCURSION TICKETS Will be issued to Liverpool, Manchester, Warrington, Stockport, and Che.ster from Llanidloes, Newtown, Welshpool, Oswestry, Fenns Bank, and Intermediate Stations. On EASTER TUESDAY", APRIL 16th, CHEAP DAY EXCURSION TICKETS Will be issued from Aberystwyth, Machynlleth, Towyn, and Intermediate Stations to Barmouth, Dolgelley, Harlech, Portmadoc, Criccieth, and Pwllheli, as welllloti from Aberystwyth, Machynlleth, aud Intermediate Stations to Aberdovey and Towyn. On THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 11th, CHEAP EXCURSION Will be run from CAMBRIAN STATIONS to LONDON. The usual Week End Tickets issued on Fridays and Saturdays to Cambrian Coast Watering Places and certain Cambria.n Inland Stations will also be ISSUED on THURSDAY, APRIL 11th, from Cambrian Stations and from the Principal Stations in the North West and Midland Counties. For full particulars ste Bills. p891 EASTER EXCURSIONS, 1895. On THURSDAY, APRIL 11th, and SATURDAY, APRIL 13ih, CHEAP 3, 5, or 8 DAYS EXCURSION TICKETS Will be issue i to Liverpool, Birkenhead, Chester, Warrington, Sheffield, Leeds, Batley, Dews bury, Brddiord, Huddersfisld, Manchester, Stockport, AJat'ock, Buxton. Merthyr. Dowlais, Swansea, Neath, Newport (Mon.), and Cardiff. ALSO WEEK-END TICKETS From CAMBRIAN INLAND STATION'S to Aberystwyth, Borth, Aberdovey, Tcw'n. Barmouth, Dolgelley, Harlech, Criccieth. 'Pyrtumdoe, Pwllheli, Rhayader, Buiith We'.le, a:l Brecon. On GOOD FRIDAY. APRIL 12th, CHEAP DAY EXCURSION Will be run from Welshpool, Oswestry, Fenns Hank. aDj Intermediate Stations to LIVERPOOL and MANCHESTER, and On GOOD FRIDAY. EASTER MONDAY, and on THURSDAY, APRIL 18th, CHEAP DAY EXCURSIONS will be run to Aberystwyth, Borth, Aberdovey, Towyn, Maoh- ynlleth, Barmouth, and other Coast Stations AND CHEAP DAY EXCURSION TICKETS will be issued between Aberystwyth, Machynlleth, Barmouth, Criccieth, Pwllheli and other Coast Stations. A CHEAP DAY EXCURSION will also be run to Brecon, Builth Wells and Rhayader. On GOOD FRIDAY, and EASTER MONDAY, APRIL 12th and 15th, from Oswestry, Llanidloes, Newtown, Welshpool and Intermediate stations, On WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17th and THURSDAY, APRIL 18th, CHEAP 3 and 5 DAYS EXCURSION TICKETS Will be issued from the principal Cambrian Stations to Barmouth. The Three Days Tickets will be available to return on Friday or Saturday, April 19th or 20th, and the 5 or 6 Days Tickets will be available to return on any date up to Tuesday, April 23rd, inclusive. ALFRED ASLETT, Secretary and General Mauager
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FOOTBALL. MEDAL COMPETITION. SEMI FINAL. CONGREGATIONAL UNITED v. I'ADARN UNITED. On Saturday the above teams faced each other in the semi- final of the Medal Competition, on the Vicaraan Field before a large number of on-lookers. Early on, the Congregationalists managed to score two goals in succession through Lewis and Williams. After further play, the Padarn managed to score, the shot being sent into the net after a good save by Mollison. In the second portion the game continued to be of a most interesting nature and the Congregationalists netted the ball three times, one point being disallowed. The Padarn added a second goal to their credit from a penalty kick. Final Congregational United. 4 goals. | Padarn United 2 goals. The following composed the Congregational team: Goal, Mollison backs, Llew Edwards and Abiti James; halves, Llew Davies, Willie Hughes, and Loveday; forwards, Llew Ellis, Anwyl Ellis, 1. Williams, D. J. Lewis, and Gwilym Thomas. Referee Mr T. H. Edwards. The other semi-final will be decided on Saturday, the Town Reserve and the Cambrian Engineers beinjr the parties engaged. The final, it is expected, will be played during the Easter week.
THE DOVEY, MAWDDACH, AND GLASLYN…
THE DOVEY, MAWDDACH, AND GLASLYN FISHERY DISTRICT. The following letter from Mr C. R. Williams, the chairman, has been lately addressed and sent to the Clerk of the Fishery District ;— ™ T-V Do'm%nllyn Dolgelley, 2nd April, 1895. MY DEAR SIB, In view of the meeting of the Conservators of the Dovey, Mawddaoh, and Glaslyn Fishery District to be held this month I request you to be good enough to submit to them my intention to resign the chairman- ship of the Board. The stern realities of advancing age, together with the fact that the Mawddach (oo which I live) is no longer the beautiful salmon and sea trout river it used to be, but only a channel for mining refuse, have influenced me in this decision. i I beg of you to convey to my colleagues my sense of the uniform kindness and consideration I have received at their hands during the many years I have by their favour presided at their meetings, and believe me biocerely yours. C. R. tVimAMS. To W. R. Davies, Esq.