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Aber. Soldier's Death.
Aber. Soldier's Death. A VICTIM OF INFLUENZA Mr. and Mrs H. Milman, Trefechan', received intimation from the War Office on Wednesday, that their only son Pte. Richard W. Milman had passed away from influenza at the 4th C.C. Station France. Private Milman was called up with the Caid gans at the beginning of the war, and though later as a time-expired aaan he might have claimed his discharge a the expire of his term of years, he rejoined the forces and bfld for the last three winters served with the A.S.C. Going through the fighti ng until the end he died form f'e effects of influenza, just as he was expected to have leave. He was a member at Tabernacle and a regular correspondent with the Rev R. J Rees. Much sympathy will be extendtd to his parents and only sister.
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— BORiH. The death occurred on Saturday morning of Captain Llewelyn Rees, Taiiesm House, at the age ot fitty-iiine years. The funeral took place on Wednesday. The chief mourners were Mrs. Llewelyn Rees (widow), Miss Doris Rees (daugh- ter), Mr. David Liios and Miss Enos (cousins), Mr. Woodall (nephew), Messrs James Will.ams and Thomas Williams (friends), and several of his fellow ship makers attended the funeral. The Rev. Mr. Davies, vicar of Borth, officiated at the house and graveside. On Thursday the death occurred of Mr R. Humphreys, Boot Stores, at the age of thirty years. The funeral took place on Monday. The chief mourners were Mrs. R. Humphreys (widow), Mr. and Mrs. E. Humphreys (parents), and mother, Birmingham; Mr and Mrs Watkins (sister and brother-in-law), Tyhen, Talybont; Mr and Mrs. Davies (sister and brother-in-law), Llanelly; Master Lemuel Davies (nephew), Llan- elly; Miss Humphreys (sister), Birmingham; Mr and Mrs Lawry ((sister and brother-in-law), Birmingham; Mrs. Evans Erwyd (sister-in-law), Borth; Mrs. Williams, Elton, Borth; Mrs. Morgan (aunt), Ynyslas; Captain and Mrs. Davies, Morwylfa (uncle and aunt), Mrs. Davies (aunt), Trigfan, Borth; and Miss Maude Davies (cousin), Borth. The Rev. Canon Jones officiated at the house and graveside. The Rev. J. C. Evans, pastor of Libanus Chapel, has recovered from a serious illness. He was able to fulfil his pulpit engagement on Sunday. Privates T. Davies and R. R. Davies, Trigfan; David Edwin Williams, St. Alban's: and D Idwal Jones, Cambrian-terrace, are home on leave. All the schools are closed owing to influenza. The epidemic is abating. Only one case proved fatal. Mr. R. E. Jones, J.P., Cambrian-terrace, is progressing after his severe illness.
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ip- tfn.j'—1 mw iii i 7 iiirm' ifimi.iimnB> PERSONAL. The Countess of Lisburne has returned to London from Crus-woud, Aberystwyth. The death took place at the Black Lion Hotel, i ardigan, of Mr G. Webb Potter, of Bingham, Caidigan, after a long illness, at the age of 70 years Major David Davies, M.P., has left London for Milan, where lie will attend an important conference of the League of Nations movement. He hopes to be back in London about December fist. The Right Hon. Sir Samuel Thomas Evans, P.C., G.C.B., President of the Probate, Divorce and Admiralty Court, left property of the value of £ 49,756, the net personalty being 934,020. He left some books to the National Library of Wales. Sir Francis Edwards, who now retires from Parliament, has served Radnorshire Liberalism with great. devotion and energy -for 26 years. He fought six elections snd was defeated twice by narrow majorities viz., 79 and 14. The Rev H. N. Henderson, pasior of the English Congregational Church Bangor for thtrt-en years lias resigned the pastoiate, having been acci.ptcd as a candidate for ordina- tion in the Church of Bngland. His first pastorate was at Dolgelley, which be held for five years. He wac, chairman of the English C-ongiogational Union (,f North Wales two years ago. The Rev. J. Carrara Davies, Cent Coed, who is about to take up the pastorate of a Noncon- formist Church at Belper. Derbyshire, has been presented with a revolving chair and autograph alburn by the members of the Cefn Coed Reading Room and Library. Mr. Davies, is the eon of the late Mr. W. Davies and Mrs Davies, Carrara House, Station-tarrace, Lam- peter The name of Major Idwal O. Griffith, M.A., -ha. been couple with Dr. Hartwell Jones, D.D., for the principalship of Jesus College, Oxford. The Major is the only son of Mr and Mrs E. Griffith, Glanpwll School House, Blaenau Festiniog, now serving with the R.A.F. and has been awarded the Victoria Air Cross for skill and inventions as well as devotion to duty during the war. His career as a scholar has been brilliant. Dowager Viscountess Rhoudda and Viscount- ess Rhondda were unable, through illness, to I visit Merthyr on Thursday to receive the silver casket given by the townspeople and which would have been handed to the late Lord Rhondda but for his sudden illness and demise. Consequently, the function has been postponed. Mr. J. T. Davies. the Prime Minister's princi- pal private secretary, returned to 10, Downing- "tn ct., to-day from Paris, where lie has been -seeing to the arrangements for the Paris Con- ference, the precise date for the opening of which is still not definite, nor will be till the arrival of Pres'dent Wilson. Mr. Ernest Evans accompanied the Prime Minister to Leeds on Saturday. The marriage took place at the Parish The marriage took place at the Parish Church, Llantrisant, on Tue-day, of the Rev. I J. O. Williams, curate-in-charge of Gilfach G0<:h, second son of Mr. D. Williams. Gwar- Jlynon Llanfair-Clydogau, Lampte'.er, and j secretary of the Rural Deanery of Llandaff, J and Miss Bertha Louiso Thomas, youngest •daughter of the late rr. James Thomas, and j of Mrs Thomas, Llantrisant.. Commander Roswell Miller, United States 1 Navy, whose engagement to Miss Margaret ^Carnegie, only child of Mr. Andrew Carnegie, has been announced, is the grandson of a native j Ml Llanilar, near Aberystwyth. His mcther was formerly Miss Roberts, daughter of the late Rev William C. Roberts, some time Prin- cipal of Lake Forrest University, Chicago, and later of Danville College Kentucky. Commander Miller is now in command of a submarine (Jhnser. Mr. J. Hugh Edwards, told the great audi- ence at Neath on Friday, when Mrs Lloyd George was present, how Mr and Mrs Lloyd ■Geoige first met each other. He wanted the story for his "Life of the Premier, and got it out castfally one day. Mr. Lloyd George, attended the Baptist chapel, and Mrs Lloyd George went to the Methodists. After cliapel one Sunday morning they passed each other on the way home. After passing they both ( looked round at the same time, and David gave her the "glad eye." That settled the whole question, and that was the very best thing he ever did, added Mr. Edwards. The post of horticultural lecturer and demon- strator at the University College, Aberystwyth, has been given to Mr. Charles H. Jones F.R.H S, Meirion Cottage, (I Llanbedrog who is instructor of gardening at Bettwnog County School, and previous to that, he was at the Madryn Farm School Gar- dens Mr. Jones is the horticultural represent- ntive under the Food Production Department for Llvn and Eifu nvdd, and is on the panel of expert gardeners of the Royal Horticultural .Society. He also holds the post of secretary of the Oddfellows Friendly Society (M.U.). Mr. Jones will deliver lectures on horticulture in Merioneth, Montgomeryshire, Cardiganshire, and Carmarthen, and will commence his duties -ertrly in the New Year.
TOWYN.
TOWYN. The death has occurred in Australia of Mr. Henry Daves, son of late Mr Griffith Davies, Gloverdv. For some years Mr. Davies was booking clerk at Towyn Station. He emigrated to Australia about 30 years ago and had risen ,-to the responsible position of superintendent. The Towyn Liberal Association met on Wed- nesday evening at the, Council School when new officials and a strong committee were appointed the latter consisting of an equal number of women and men. The following are the officials —President, the Rev. T. Gwilvm Roberts; treasurer. Mr. J. M James, J P., secretary, Mr. W. P. Williams.
Aberystwyth Town Council
Aberystwyth Town Council DH. HARRIES AND FREE CHURCH COUNCIL. STRONG REPLY TO A PROTEST. -ibery stwy til Town Council met on Tuesday, i.jc -uay.i man i.. r. Wynne; preaiuing. ■ i ilt;;lb were tuso pieseui Aluermt-ii C. .1.. wimams, 1. j. Samuel, Damei Inomas, Joiin Jivaiis, Councillors Euwaru Edwards, I. J. .■iorriSju, Uiivicl Davies, J. Barclay jet- kills, uaptam Douguton, Dr. '1'. i). liarries, J. lJ. W miums, Joiin ivioigan, David LÜIS, witli Mr. Joiui Evans (deputy town clerk;, and Mi. Rees •lone* (surveyor). Pic-lessor l'iuulay, D.Se., wrote giving the result of the test made by lum on November ljtlJ ot the illuminating power of tHe gas sup- plied by the Aberystwytn Gas Company, com- paring tiie same With tHe three previous tests, and suggesting tiiat the time seemed opportune lor taking step-i to obtain the necessary sanction to put tne gas test on a basis ot calorific value instead of lighting value. The iea-er was .eierred to the Publ.c Works Committee. CHURCH" COUNCIL'S PROTEST. a letter had. been received fron the local branch 01 the Free Church Council enclosing a resolution passed by the Executive Committee on December 6th protesting against the announcement made by the bellman the pre- vious Saturday that places of worship in the town would be closed on Sunday. The notice, it was stated, was given without the sanction of the Public Health Committee and without consultation w.tli the authorities concerned, and wa.s discourteous to the churches. Dr. Harries said he was pleased the matter had been brought to the notice of the Council, because it showed that he had done his duty. The Council, to prevent the spread of influenza in the town, had given him a free hand; and in the matter referred to he had not done more than his duty; because it was understood that orders were to be given to close churches, chapels, and cinemas, if that was found neces- sary. He resented the suggestion that he had acted in a discourteous manner towards the church; it was the last thing he would do; but He could not refrain from expressing indigna- tion at the action of the Free Church' Council in the circumstances. It was his duty to do his best to prevent the spread of influenza in the town; and, in his opinion, it was against com- mon sense was criminal—to keep open any places of worship or entertainment at present. As in any as 120 cases of influenza in the town had been. traced to a concert. Some of the victims were in their graves and could not tell the tale. And, yet, here was a protest against a just act. What could the Council think of such a protest He did not care whether he was considered discourteous or not if he did his duty. But the protest came from the very men he thought would have helped him in tne cause of humanity, in the saving of lives of I' human beings. lie might say that a Local Government Board inspector had been in the f town, and was pleased with all he had done. More, he told him to continue in the same II direction, and added that the Board would help him, financially and otherwise, if necessary. He hoped the Council would acquit him of any in- tention to be discourteous to anyone. Professor Edward Edwards said 1)r. Harries was right in his statement that the Council had given him authority toi act within his province Personally, he went to cnapel three times on Sunday, and be did not know what the Council thought of him. But inose who went to church and chapel wanted to tarry on tne work to the best of their ability. lie understood there were notions that cHapel", were nests of vermin and very injurious to health. Tliut remained to be proved. Dr. Harries said lie could not grasp Coun- cillor Edwards's meaning. Councillor Edwards replied that that was not his fault. What he meant to imply was that he was a member of the Council which had given Dr. Harries authority to act as lie liked and was also a regular chapel worker. Dr Harries said he had acted according to tlie authority given him by the Council, it was hi bouuden duty to do wijat he had done, and lie would do it again. Councillor David DaN,ies-Wii;kt was the nature of the bellman's announcement? Dr. Harries—That people should avoid churches, chapels, and cinemas. Councillor David Davies—But people do not go to cinemas on Sundays. Dr. Harries—I know. I meant during the week. WAR RELICS. A letter was read from the Lord Lieutenant D' of Cardiganshire (Colonel Davies-Evans, High- mead) offering to the town a German guu as a war relic. Councillor Edward Edwards thought the offer absurd, considering what the town had done in the war in the matter of money alone. I Alderman C. M. Williams- What about llav. illg a submarine? Dr. Harries thought it would be a good plan to broach Mr. Vaugnan Davies, M.P., and the Cardiganshire Battery in the matter. The Battery had done very well in the war, having lost only two men, and the Council could ask the Government to grant guns to the Battery and also to the town. Alderman T J. Samuel thought the Council should make a very strong appeal in the matter. 1 If the Cardiganshire Battery had captured some guns the town should get some of them; and if the Council sent to tne War Office and place their case before them, they might succeed. Aberystwyth had made greater ettorts in con- nection with the war tnan any place in the country, and they had to press those things home. Councillor T. J. Mon-isonr- Is it not possible to get an U boat in the Harbour? There will be nothing lost in asking. Dr. Harries said it would be well to have a gun from each nation that took part in the war, especially one of the fine French guns. Jf the Council applied direct for a French gun, he had no doubt that they would get it. It was resolved to apply to the War Office for a gun from every nation engaged in the war-vict-ors and vanquished—and also to ask Mr. Vaughan Davies, M.P., to support the application. LABOUR AND FOOD COMMITTEE. Mr. C. Hanson, secretary to the North Car- diganshire Trade Union and Labour Council, wrote protesting against the Council's treat- ment of the nomination of members of the Food Committee, and asking that their request be dealt with in a reasonable manner and that the appointment of the Committee be reconsidered A letter was read also from the Deputy Divi: sional Food Commission, Cardiff, stating that it was essential that a Food Committee consisting of twelve members should include three Labour representatives nominated by an organised Labour Council in the district, also Co-operative member if there was a Co-operative establish- ment in the town. The matter was a serious one and lie requested the Council to attend to it at once. The Deputy Clerk said the Committee com- prised seven Council members, two Labour (one nominated by the Trades Council), two women, and Mr. Sylvanus Edwards who was re-elected on account of the exceptional service he had rendered to the Committee. Councillor Edward Edwards moved that the Council adhere to its decision. Dr. Harries seconded. When the Council came to a decision it was final. Alderman T. J. Samuel—If they do not like us, they can lump us. I was anxious to get out of it; but I am not now. Alderman C. M. Williams said the Council in appointing the Committee went into the matter thoroughly, and with full regard to the regula- tions. There were exceptions in the regula- tions, and the Council acted upon them. They considered that Mr. Campbell, one of the Labour members, who had been a trade unionist for twenty-eight years, had rendered the Committee yeoman service. Mr. Sylvanus Edwards, also, had rendered invaluable service, and, in his opinion, the Council had elected a committee that would render good service to the town. If the Food Committee had not showed backbone, the town Would have been doomed in the matter of food for some weeks in the summer. He did not like the interference of high officials who knew nothing of local conditions. Many of the members would only be too glad to get out of ¡ the Committee, but they did not want to run 1 away. Let them make a firm stand. It was resolved that the Council adhere to its decision and state their reason for doing so. Y.M.C.A. MEMORIAL HALL. The Finance Committee reported that they had received a letter from Mr. R. Rowlands, North-parade, asking for a definite reply by I December 10th as to what the Council could do I to support the Y.M.C.A. Memorial Committee, 1 and had replied that the question was sur-
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[ Aberystwyth Agricultural Committee., PIVOTAL MEN. Aberystwyth District Agricultural Committee met on Monday, present Mr J. Bunce Morgan, presiding, in the absence of Mr. J. Morris-Davies who was unable to attend through illness; Messrs R. L. Thomas, J G. Stephens, E. J. Evans, Daniel Jenkms, D. W. Lewis, David Jones, and E. R. Davies, clerk. Mr. Lloyd Lewis explained the steps being taken by the authorities for the release of pivotal men whose absence results in a disloca- tion of rural industries. The authorities in- vited the Committee to make a list of twenty for submission to a sub-committee on which labour would be represented. That committee would select fifteen deemed most essential, with a view of their early release. There was, in addition to that scheme, an opportunity to peti- tion for the release of men for whom situat:ons were reserved as the earliest to-be returned on demobilization. Apart from that, men could be applied for 0fD two months furlough for the ploughing season which could be extended un- less the national position was adversely affected. The Committee compiled a list of men deemed most essential. In reference to the ploughing programme, it was decided that the tenant of Rhiwarthen should plough the additional quota at Tyrabbey, and several other orders were agreed upon.
Tregaron Soldier Killed.
Tregaron Soldier Killed. FATAL MOTOR ACCIDENT NEAR LONDON. Private John Davies, Penc tell, Llwynpiod, Tregaron, was killed in a motor accident while travelling to London on Saturday night Pte. Davies was in camp outside London, and often spent his week-ends in the city. He had been for many years a pupil of the local County School and had entered the Aberystwyth Col- lege. He was an excellent student.
PONTERWYD.
PONTERWYD. The funeral of lIlr. Da\id Lewis Jones, Bryn- chwith, whose death is recorded in another col- umn, took place on Friday, the officiating ministers being the Revs. C. Evans (vicar), Noah Jones, Eglwys Newydd, D. Davies, St. lago, and T. Owen, Pontrhydygioes. Deceased was churchwarden of Ysbytty Cynfyn Church for many years. Deep sympathy is felt witn the family. On Monday morning the death occurred of Mr Thomas Evans, Mount Pleasant. The fune.al takes place next Saturday. Private Alfred Jenkins is home this week.
LLANDYSSUL.
LLANDYSSUL. Pte. James Jones, son of Mr. and-Mrs Jones, Bryniago, Penrhiwllan, has just arrived home from Germany where he had been prisoner of war for several months. lie experienced very rough times at the start, but latterly he was given a better job on account of his ability as a mechanic.
MACHYNLLETH !
MACHYNLLETH List of gifts at Auxiliary Red Cross Hospital, Machynlleth, from December 2nd to December 9th :—Mrs. Lewis, Llanbrynmair, 1:5; Command- ant, one dozen eggs and promise of Christmas goose; Mr Richard Williams, Cleirio, Aberhosan, sack of potatoes and sack of carrots; Mrs. Evans, Aberffryddlan, promise of Christmas goose; Mrs. Francis, Bank-place, promise of Christmas goose; Machynlleth Post Office, 10s.; Miss Phipps, parsley and artichokes; Mr Evans, Melindwr, Glandyli, three sacks potatoes; M.-a Watkins, Aberdovey, bag of cauliflowers; Mr. David Griffiths, Bryntidwr, sack of potatoes; Mr. Evans, Aberffrydlan, sack of potatoes. The Rural Council met on Wednesday, pre- sent, Messrs. Edward Hughes (chairman); M. E. Francis, Rd. Jones, John- Davies, the Rev. Gwilym Rees, Llanbrynmair; Edward Jones, David Evans; W. P. Rowlands (clerk); and Rd. Williams (surveyor and inspector).-A letter was read from Mr. Peat, Llanbrynmair, secre- tary of the Women's Union. complaining that labour was not represented on the newly- appointed Food Committee. Farmers had been appointed, and men who were meant to repre- sent labour were retired tradesmen, etc A letter was also read from Mr. J. R. Hughes, Carnar- von, stating that labour would have to be re- presented more fully on the Committee The Committee was then reconstructed. Mr. John Morris, Llanbrynmair, and Mr Hugh Brown. Forge, being appointed labour members. The fares and expenses of working men who could prove they were at a loss through attending the meetings will ba paid.
ABERAYRON.
ABERAYRON. The funeral of Caradoc Thomas, Monachdy Arms, took place on the 9th December. The officiating minister at the house was the Rev. T. G. Evans; at the church and graveside the Rev. E. Evans, vicar. The mourners weie Coun- cillors and Mrs. W L. Thomas (parents), Misses Ceinwen and Megan Thomas (sisters), Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jones (grand-parents), P.C. Mathias and Mrs. Mathiias, Goginan; Mrs. Thomas, Treorky. There was a significant wreath, among many, upon which was written "The sign of grief of his sailor comrades."
LAMPETER.
LAMPETER. The death occurred on Sunday, at Teify Cot- tage, Cwmanne, of George Henrv Lloyd, the five-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs" fcloyd. The child was taken ill the previous day.
Llanbrynmair Airman's Death.…
Llanbrynmair Airman's Death. DUE TO PNEUMONIA. On Saturday morning, November 9th, a gloom was cast over Lanbrynmair by the news that reached the Post Office. The first intimation of the death of 'Mr. J. W. Daniels caine from a friend. It was followed by an official nOlfica- tion on Sunday to the effect that he had I died of pneumonia in France. Mr. Daniels joined the air service twelve months ISst August and was with the allied army in Italy. He wrote home regularly, but for many weeks lately no news had been received, which was thought to be due to the rapid advance of the Allies which upset the postal arrangements. The natural conclusion drawn in the absence of further particulars is that he was on the way home through France to pay a surprise visit when he caught a fever and died. With the passing away of Mr. Daniels, Llanbrynmair has lost one of its finest, most useful, and most promising young men. When he was called up his loss was deeply felt. For a number of years he and his sister had been solely respon- sible for the carrying on of the business. He was also postmaster and carried out all his duties with that charm cf manner which endeared him to everybody. In spite of all the claims of business, he found time to do muc: social work, and there was no movement for uplifting his fellow creatures in which Johnny, as he was popularly called, did not identify him- self. He was the organist at the Old Chapel, a school manager, and one of the chief workers and supporters of the cause at Tafolwern School- room. He loved to do things in a quiet way, as many a soldier he had befriended could testify. Mr Daniels was one of those whose re- turn was expected to inspire reconstructive work at home after the war. Sincere svrnpathv is felt with the parents wiio during his absence have striven to carry on the business, with Miss Daniels, his sister, with whom he had been closely associated in business for many years, his brother, and his sister (Mrs. Jones, Bryn- llys).
Portmadoc Soldier Killed.
Portmadoc Soldier Killed. Private WALTER STUART GRIFFITHS, I 18th Welsh Regiment, only son of the late Capt. Griffiths and of Mrs. Griffitlis, formerly of Snowdon-street, killed in action on September 18th at the age of twenty-one. He was educated at Portmadoc Council School and subsequently at the County School, whence he passed the civil I service examination and commenced his clerical career at the Inland Revenue Offices. Thence he proceeded to Bournemouth, London, and Newport, being chief olerk at the last-mentioned place. He was a young man of high ideals and wide reading whose unassuming manner won the esteem of all who came in contact with him. He was wounded at Christmas, 1917, and was home on leave a fortnight before being killed. He is sadly missed by a large number of friends and especially by his widowed mother and four sisters who reside at Bargbed, South Wales.
TREGARON.I
TREGARON. At the mart on Tuesday, conducted by Messrs Lloyd and Herberts, over twenty cattle were graded, also a large number of sheep. A memorial service to Mr. B. J. Thomas, Cambrian House, was held at the Wesleyan Chapel on Sunday evening. The Rev. Wesley Morgan, pastor, preached, and Mr. L. J. Evans, A.T.S.SC., Doldre, sang. Miss Jones, A.L.C.M., Police Station, was the organist. Sergt. Richard Hughes, Glangro, has arrived home after having been a prisoner of war at Bulgaria. Seaman Arthur Hughes, his brother, is also home. Privates Sam Jones, Pentre; Richard Pugh, Doldre; Brenig Jones, Gorwel, and Signaller Aneurin Evans, Chapel-strcet, are home on fur- lough Mrs. DaJl. Jones, Southwark Bridge-road, London, died at Sunny Iliil Hotel on Tuesday. Mrs. Jones had been in weak health for many months and came down to stay at Sunny Hill Hotel early in the summer. She was the daugh- ter of the late Mr. John Beynon, Sunny Hill Hotel, and the wife of Mr Dan Jones of Tyn- gwndwn. She leaves two boys. Mrs Evans, Ormonde House, died on Tuesday at an advanced age. She was the widow of P.S. Evans, Police Station. She brought up a large family, who now occupy important positions. Her eldest son, the Rev. Gwilym Evans is pastor of an Unitarian church at Duckingfield. The death from influenza, at Crosswood, of Miss Evice Davies, daughter of Mr and Mrs Enoch Davies, Pentre. Deceased, who was twenty-two years of age, was a member of Afan C.M. Church. Her Pastor (the Rev. T. J. Thomas), paid her an eloquent tribute at the funeral which took place on Tuesday, interment being made at the Bwlchgwynt Cemetery. The Ifevs. M. Evans and T. J. Thomas officiated at Bwlchgwynt and the Rev. Dan Jones conducted the service at the graveside. The funeral of Mr. Jack Edwards, High- street, Doldre, took place on Wednesday, the Revs. M. Evans and D. Jones officiating. Deceased died from influenza-pneumonia at Capel Seion, and his remains Were brought home on Tuesday. He had been in France for many months and was discharged recently. Much sympathy is felt with the mother. The funeral of Mrs. Jan( Jones, B.A., of Hengoed County School, third daughter of the late Mr. D. Jones, London House, took place on Thursday. The body was brought to Tre- garon on Wednesday evening. Before leaving Hengoed an impressive service was held at the School Hostel, conducted by the Rev. T. R. Jones, minister of Zoar C.M. Chapel, and the Rev. Mr. Hughes. The funeral was largely attended. The services were taken by the Revs M. Evans and D. Jones, Tregaron, and Miss Jones A.L.C.M., Emporium, presided at the organ. The chief mourners were Lieut R. Owen Jones, M.C. S.W.B. (husband), Mrs. Jones, Oswestry (mother-in-law), Mr and Mrs. T. A. Jones, London House (brother), Mr and Mrs. Dan Jones, Bermondsey, London (sister), Mr. and Mrs. Gwilym Jones, Pleasant-place (brother), Private J. D. Jones,, Canadian Forces (brother), Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Evans, Llannon (uncle), Mrs. Evans, Aberystwyth (aunt), Mr. Evans, Tymawr, Llannon (cousin), Mr. D. Jones, Frongov, Pennant (cousin), Mr. T. Evans, Tre- faes, Bethania (cousin), Mr James, Maesycym- mer, Miss Cassie James, Maesycymmer, Capt. Neale, Penarth (Welsh Horse), and Mrs. Neale. The coffin was of panelled oak and carried twenty-six beautiful floral tributes. Mr Archie Thomas, Wern Villa, who recently gained a first-class certificate with honours at the Wireless Institute examination at Cardiff, left on Wednesday to take up an important position as marine wireless operator. His first voyage will be to South America. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Thomas, Council School.
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--Action by a Violinist.
Action by a Violinist. ABERYSTWYTH BANDMASTER AS DEFENDANT. We cut the following report from the 14 Rich- mond Herald:"— At Wandsworth County Court, on Tuesdav. befoup Judge Harrington, Miss Sara Manton- Myatt, of Richmond, violinist, sued Mr J. H. Rowe, Aberystwytn, bandmaster. Mr. C. Bray (instructed by Crawshay and Barrow) was counsel for plaintiff, and Mr. Newton Driver for defendant. Plaintiff claimed m9 9s. 3d. wages, damages for wrongful dismissal, and money wrongfuilv deducted from salary during temporary illness. The defendant counterclaimed E15 for damages by reason of plaint.ff leaving his services without cause. Mr. C Bray stated that plaintiff s claim arose out of a contract entered mto between the ¡ parties, whereby defendant engaged plaintiff as violin leader in the Aberystwyth Council Band under defendant's direction, from 18th May, 1918, to 27th September, 1918, at a salary of £3 per week, plus single fare. Plaintiff per- formed her contract down to the 27th July, 1918, when she became ill, and was away until 5th August, 1918, for which defendant deducted 10s for this period from her salary. On the 30th August 1918 defendant, she alleged, without just cause, dismissed plaintiff from his service during I a performance of the Band by using the words, "You can go: we shan't miss you," and "You can go; get out." Plaintilf bore out her Counsel's statements, and called several witnesses to corroborate. Defendant, through his solicitor, set up the defence that plaintiff had not been dismissed; on the contrary, the plaintiff had left his ser- vice on her own accord, for which he claimed I damages, and in support he called several wit- nesses who had journeyed from Wales, including Mr. T. J. Samuel, a member of the Aberyst- wyth Towa Council. The Judge found that defendant had dis- missed plaintiff without cause, and gave judg- ment for £18 lis. 3d. on the claim and on the counterclaim, with costs.
I The Cardigan Battery.
The Cardigan Battery. EXPECTED TO EMBARK? ALL IN BEST OF HEALTH. Private C. Campbell, of Aberystwyth, writing to Sergeant-major Fear from Alexandria on November 18th, says The Cardiganshire Battery is in this town and the whole division came down from Palestine last week and are expected to embark for England (I believe) during the next few days. All the Aber. boys were in the best of health after very strenuous times on this front."
-RHULDOL VALLEY
RHULDOL VALLEY There are cases of influenza at Dolfawil, Glyn Rheidol, and Tynfron. Mrs Jenkins, wife of Mr John Jenkins, pre- centor, Troedrliiwfron, has been indisposed for some time. After his recent indisposition the Rev. G. Bedford Roberts is able to resume duties at Bethel.
NEWCASTLE EMLYN-
NEWCASTLE EMLYN- One by one the brave boys of the district who were taken prisoners are returning home. Pte Oakwell, Llandyfriog, has arrived, after having been..some three years in the hands of the Hun, and as may be imagined, seen hard days. The end of last week saw Private Jones, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, hairdresser Castle- street, return 'from his bondage. There are more yet to come and it is hoped that the district will not be too ready to forget the hardships these boys have gone through on their behalf. Nearly the whole of the colony of Danes who were employed in timber-felling and billeted at the old Workhouse building, have returned home. During their stay at Newcastle Emlyn their conduct was excellent on the whole, and many of them will be greatly missed. They were always ready to give a helping hand to all patriotic events in the town; and their invalu- able assistance during the recent fire will not be hastily forgotten, when they laboured like Trojp.ns, quite heedless of the personal risks they ran. The "Flu" is gradually losing, or relaxing rather, its hold' jupon the district, although there are a good number still down with it.
DEBTOR S NATIONAL SERVICE…
DEBTOR S NATIONAL SERVICE WaRK. At Carmarthen Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday, (before Mr S. Davies, registrar) Thomas Mil gent Morgan, of Emlyn House, Newcastle Emlyn, clothier and outfitter, appeared for his public examination with a statement showing gross liabilities amounting to £1,188 6s 6d, of which £ 1,165 12s, was expected to rank for dividend, and a deficiency of 2760. Examined by the Offidal Receiver debtor said he took over the business from his brother in September, 1914, at n agreed price of £763, including goodwill. Be had only C66 capital of his own, but he had since paid off the amount excepting £42. It was made a condition of his exemption from military service that he should work three days a week on farms. The result was that in his absence the business suffered. The examination was adjourned to enable debtor to furnish a cash account. Mr. J. E. Mathias, has been appointed trustee
BREVITIES
BREVITIES Golchwyd dau gorff i'r lan yn Abertawe yr wythnos ddiweddaf. Y mae tf euliau Canada yn y rhyfel, yn cynwys blwydd-daliadau i fyny i mis Mawrth nesaf, yn 290,000,000 o ddoleni » Cyrhaeddodd 1,4GO o gareharorion rhyfel Dover dydd Sadwrn. Yr cedd rhai ohontnt o Twrci. Parha restr o rai a gollasant eu bywydau yn y rhyfel i ddod i law. Wele un a ddaeth yr wythnos ddiweddaf :-Swyddogion, 40; iijilwir, 785; clwyfwyd neu ar goll, 2,080. Mr Howel T. Evans, headmaster of the Aber- ayron Intermediate School, has, in arranging for navigation and its chief subjects to be tallght at that institution, made an entirely new depar- ture in Welsh education. It is, however, one that should be specially commendable to the in- habitants of the town and villages on Cardigan Bay, noted for their sea-faring habits. Mr. Evans, who is known as one of the historians of Wales, has also, in many other respects, greatly strengthened the position of his school. On Saturday, November 30th, there was a special Harvard commemoration service at Southwark Cathedral where the Archbshop of York preached, John Harvard, the founder of Harvard University, having been born in Southwark in 1607. In the course of the ser- vice the Archbishop referred to the deaths of Captain Lionel de Jersey Harvard and Lie.:t. Kenneth, his brother, who were both officers in the Grenadier Guards and were killed in action in France in the summer of 1918. These heroes were direct descendants of the founders of Harvard University. Their father, Mr. T. M. Harvard, lives in London. His wife died on the 29th of November last of grief for the loss of her brilliant boys. She was a Miss Thomp- son and a first cousin to Mr. D. G Munro Hughes, J.P., of Aberayron. Mr William Smith Carr, Min-v-Doii, Arthog, Merionethshire, left the residue of his property to St. Dunstan's Hostel for Blinded Soldiers and Sailors and Queen Mary's Auxiliary Con- valescent Hospitals for Soldiers and Sailors who have lost their limbs in the present war, in equal shares— £ 45,122.
BANER EIN GWLAD.
BANER EIN GWLAD. I fyny ar faner Wrolion y gad, A thanni ymladder Am lwydd i fy ngwlad, Os cref fydd y galon, Mewn yni, a ffydd Daw llwydd tan ei goron Yn fore ryw ddydd. I fynny ar faner Mewn neirth, a mawrhad, I fyny mewn dewrder A baner ein gwlad, Hen faner Llywelyn, Ac Owain Glyndwr., Gwyd fraw ar y gelyn Wrth wrando ei stwr. Chwi fechgyn y Bryniau, Bob gradd, a phob ced, Eich hafal mewn brwydrau Ni welwyd erioed. Mae'r German yn greulon, Mae'n byw i wneud brad, Rho'wch blwm yn ei galon, Tan faner ein gwlad. Ednant.
¡league Spot Pennal.
league Spot Pennal. LOCAL LANDLJ^U S STRONG Lt i I KLi Sir,—Many of your readers will read, i holi: witii dismay ami luuignauon, the a-riicit in your issue of .Noveuiuer "lll1 under UW aUo»v ntaufag. i5Uw v.iiy njt unclose the name^ 01 the owners of the houses, as m not. doing so Hie u.a^e U- ttUiiuattU to aUino v» u~ not Uesej. ic niiU us ± mil Heii Ji.n^vsn ^ii tiiv \1,d.ll..) vuiiucii as 1C!Lç.>tlil..ll.ig .1.cIUJ.o.l, *uu u- 0*>ll.ii £ u Ixllic piO^itl IV, 11 Ka^uli- -oly De cU^p^seu ± uin one oi t-ie cuipiiis.- "v Aill you iniiuiy allow- nit; to St-at- tnul i 0. only iuur c-Uug„s, tlirue oi wn.cii have eacn a wtii-desigUcd piivy and tne otner one wneiv j mere are no enndren nas two ill opposite un- I ection^ i rum tne doo, 1 tnougiu tne local Authority had power t^ conipc'i e\-cij uv>i.e,f to p.oviue u pnvy ior ever. cottage, lt Hot, ail will agree It certain/, should have, and let us hope that if it is not the case that it will not t>e o. erlookcu m viie reforms wnicn we nope are coming. When seven houses have only 3 all at, one end ana reached by one path jj" one ot tne Having a back door), the iesui. >nu;f be u-moial- ing. There should be at least two at each end ol the row and the iule be males ar, one end and females at the other, lt w.c.' at hotels and railway stations were tu-moirow used by botn sexes in common how shocked we should Le. and yet that would not be so demoralising as the cunly contact, of the occupants of seven houses the thanks of all at and abound Pt:-inai are due LIV YOurcorrespcncielit., who has done useful work in the public interest by drawing attvnuon j to the dcploi;,ble conditions; so why not be proud of this task and put his good name at the loot of the article. R. C. Anw-J.
IAberystwyth County Court…
Aberystwyth County Court NURSE v. SCHOOLMISTRESS. I Tuesday, before his Honour Judge Ivor Bowen, K.C. I Nurse Foley, Aberystwyth, sued Miss Ansell, schoolmistress, Sutton, Surrey, for damages to a cottage which she took furnisiitd for eight weeks. Mr. W. P. Owen was for the defence.— Complainant said she let tlie cottage in good condition for six people, but ten came. "The counterpanes and blankets and the house were left in a filthy condition. Two windows weie broken and her locked room, in which she kept her own private property, had been broken into She produced the counterpanes and blankets The occupants left without letting her know, leaving the key next door. She had been unable to get the money without threatening to put the matter in the County Court. There v»ere two knives, a pair of gloves, and other things missing. A writing table was also missing, but it had since been found. She bought coal, butter, and bread, for which defendants had not paid. The cooking utensils were left full of greasy water.-Mr. Owen said the stove was "not in working order when the defendants went into the house.—Complainant said there was a little soot in the flue and if got out the range would be in working order.—Mary James, Borth, said she went through the cottage before defendants went in, and it was very clean. After defendants left she found the house filthy.-—Mrs. Margaret Arter said she cleaned the cottage before defendants went in.—Judg- ment was given for plaintiff for 18s. with costs and 5s for defendant on the counterclaim.
CORRESPONDENCE.
CORRESPONDENCE. PORTMADOC AND AUSTRALIA. Sir,—It is forty years since last I saw Port- madoe but I suppose it is still in the old place, if even old" Rebecca" has passed out of est; ence. I am in contact with a good many We] "i folk and if you know of anyone who would like information, before emigrating, on anv point* I will gladly give it.-Faithfully vours, TC „ E- Bilbv. I 5b, Ren wick-street. Leichhart, j Sydney, N.S.VV. NORTH WALES PARLIAMENTARY I ELECTORS. Sir,-As now one of the oldest class of electors in W ales, and having taken active in- terest and part in all Parliamentary elec- tions during the past sixty years, I think elec- tors in this election should lay special stress on the social and industrial aspects in our ¡ country. Questions to that end should be asked of every candidate in every constituency by or I on behalf of all classes of electors. I suggest the following form and classes:— (1) The Old Folks at Home.—Are you pre- pared Qr not to advocate that the new Govern- ment shall at once advance old age pension to 1^8 6d a week; as the trade unions, labour parties, friendly societies, and free church councils in England were pressing the late Coali- tion Government to do? (2) (a) Slate Quarrymen and Miners.—Are you prepared to press the Government to make free grants annually to develop, etc., slate quarries and mines in our country, as were freely given by the late Coalition Government to develop, etc., the surface land and the art of agriculture? (b) Are you prepared to press the Government to give in all its building con- tracts preference as a roofing material to the natural sla.te over all artilc;al roofinsr material manfactuved from asbestos, imported into this country, from foreign and colonial countries? (3) Farmers, Traders, and Families.—Are you prepared to urge the Government to at once seriously trouble and irritate farmers, traders, and families of our land?—Yours, etc., Andreas Roberts. 5, St. Peter's-terrace, Pwllheli.
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!Dafydd Ap Gwilym's Birthplace.
Dafydd Ap Gwilym's Birthplace. PROPERTY SALE AT ABERYSTWYTH. On Monday Messrs. Morris, Marshall, and Poche offered for sale at tl-e Lion Hotel about 500 acres of land, several small holdings, and reversions in the neighborhood of I eniii: ncoch. The lots included Coed Griflith, Clawdd Melyn, and Broginin, the last-mentioned standing on own grounds, Broginin Fach, the reputed biith- place of Dafydd ap Gwilym, the celebrated Welsh bard who lived about the year 1400, whose muse was "as the sweetness of wine" and whose indiomatic Welsh verse lias by some been compared to that of Ovid and by others to that of Petrarch. He was born in tragic circumstances and lived at Broginin until fifteen when he went to his unde, Ivor Hael, in Radnorshire, afterward returning to his ancestral home in Cardiganshire, and was after j his death buried in Strata Florida Abbey. Plas Broginin, with 43 acres of land and plantation, was sold to the Rev. T. E. Roberts, M.A., minister of Shiloh, Aberystwyth, at 91,300. Mr. Roberts, it is understood, intends using the house for a summer residence and let the land to a tenant. Clawddrnelyn, 164 acres, in the occupation of Messrs. W. and R. Edwards, at a rent of S42 10s., was sold to the tenants at £ 935: Broginin Fach, 16 acres, in the occupation of Mr. D. Jones, to the tenant at £ 580; and the reversion of four cottages to Mr. Rees at £70. Coed Griflith, 167 acres, and Bane, 72 acres, and other lots were withdrawn, but it is understood were subsequently sold.
DEVIL S BRIDGE.-
DEVIL S BRIDGE. The death occurred on Monday, from pneu- monia, at Tanilethr, Rhosygell, of Mr. Michael Bray. He had been engaged for many years in South Wales and prior to that as a lead miner at the local mines. There is a large number of influenza cases here. Among the sufferers are P.C. Evans and Mr. D. Edwin Davies, station master. The latter is substituted at the station by Mr. Thomas Hopkins, guard. Several of the rural postmen are also laid up. The Rev. E. M. Davies will be letvrig si oitlj to his new parish His successor at St. lago has not yet been chosen.
LLANBADARN.
LLANBADARN. The funeral took place on Friday of Miss Lizzie Sophia Richards, second daughter of Mrs Richards and the late Mr. John Richards, of Troedyrhiw, Glascrug. The Rev D. Jones, vicar, and the Rev. D. H. Williams, curate, officiated. At the Church 0, Rest in the Lord" was played by Mr. Thomas, the organist, ..Hecid. Perffaith Hedd," and Psalm 39 were chanted, and Yn y Dyfroedd Mawr a'r Tonau" was sung. The deepest sympathy is felt in the village and district with the family in their bereavement. Wreaths and floral tributes were sent by mother, brother, and sister; Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths and children, Sun Hill, High- street: fr. and Mrs. T. Richards and family, London Evan Edwards, Pendre Farm members and associates of the Llanbadarn Branch of the Girls Friendly Society, with the words Peace, Perfect Peace; Cor Eglwys Llanbadarn, with the following words Un o'r aelodau ffyddlcmaf, hyn a allodd hon, hi a'u gwnaeth;" from her Godmother and all at N autceirio; Lilian. Dora, and Beatrice, Dolafon; Mr and Mrs. Morris, Pendre Farm; Mrs. Hamer and daughter, Aber. ystwyth; Lizzie Andrews, Pendre; Nellie and Sophia Lewis; Mr. and Mrs. F. Wright: Kate Davies Trefechan; Sophia Thomas, Llanbadarn Maggie Eldridge, Pembrev. The Llanbadarn Church Sunday School intend placing so-mething of a permanent form in. the Church to her memory, as she was one of the most faithful members of the Sunday School and the Church Choir. p2717
CRICCIETH.
CRICCIETH. Private T. Pugh Jones, Llanystumdwy, prisoner of war in Germany, has returned home
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LATEST MARKET.
LATEST MARKET. CORN. Hereford, AVednesday.-Rattier quiet. Wheats in smaller supply and moved off with difficulty at the maximum price. Best barleys were in- quired for at 70s. per quarter; lower grades, on the other hand, were not greatly in demand. Millers' offals are more plentiful and meeting with excellent demand at increased prices. CATTLE. Hereford, Wednesday.—Decidedly better is tone. Pigs more numerous; other consignments about the same in number. Prices showed an upward tendency. Fat stock were allotted as follow.Wit,li respect to store cattle, bullocks made from B13 to jE:20 12s 6d., cows and calves from C16 to 1;56 15s., barreners jE24 10s. to S30 calves £ 1 to E8 10s., store ewes up to 65s.. lambs 54s. Pigs-Big stores made up to £ 5 and smaller 17s. 6d. and upwards. BUTTER. Cork. Wednesday.—Supply medium, demand steady. Firsts 251s., controlled price 260s. to 250s. POULTRY. Hereford, Wednesday.—In live stock market there was an improved demand. Geese made from 14s. to 18s. each, fowls up to 16s. a couple, cockerels, 18s. a. couple: pullets 5s. each, ducks 15s. a couple; turkeys at controlled prices of 2s. 2d. per pound; tame rabbits 2s. to 5s each. Good supplies in the dressed department. It is expected that the promised increased pur- chaseable value of the coupon will lead to good business. NARBERTH LIVE STOCK FAIR. Wednesday.—Cart horses sold at from B70 to £100, and yearlings up to £45. Storers changed hands as follows:—Yearlings, JS16, two-year-olds JS20 to £22; cows and calves sold up to £48. <
EDITORIAL NOTES.
The Welsh University is to be congratulated -on conferring a degree on the distinguished -lyrical poet, "Eificii Wyn." His permanent memorial, however, will be the products of his own muse, which in sweetness of expression and purity of thought have gained for him a niche in the hearts of his compatriots, wherever found. Eifion Wyn" is a man whose excel- lence of literary product is only equalled by his unassuming and captivating personality. A passionate lover of nature and faithful inter- preter of her moods, he has drunk deeply from wells of knowledge that are not available at colleges and universities. There can be fewer more desirable ways of commemorating the unreturning brave in town and hamlet than in the erection of a hall—a sort of communal home—where all classes and creeds can meet together. rub off the angularities of isolation, and co-operate in the increase of social amenities. Ine Countess of Lisburne opened a village club at Llanafan on Saturday to celebrate the birth of Viscount Vaughan, and Aberayron has held a meeting to provide a memorial hall and institute. At Aberayron a fear was expressed that £ 3,000 or £ 4,000 would not be forthcoming for the pur- po, One religious congregation would not hesitate in building a new chapel costing that amount, though at best the building would but serve a section of the population. A hall and institute should serve and, if rightly organised and managed, benefit the whole population, and if the 2,000 inhabitants of Aberayron and neighbourhood cannot provide £ 4,000 or £ 5,000 they ought for ever henceforth hold their peace when progress and social regeneration are under kliscusson. Now that the polling day is drawing near the inte--est in the Carnarvonshire contest is increas- ing. The campaign has been singularly strenu- oil, and marked by one or two regrettable in- cidents. Major Breese, the Coalition candidate, appears to be the favourite, and the general opinion is that he will be elected with a sub- stantial majority. The advent of a third candi- date, Mr. R. T. Jones, of the Quairymen's Union, has materially diminished Mr. Ellis Davies's chances, for a large number of his erstwhile supporters has already flocked under Mr. Jones's banner. Mr. Jones's decision to stand, in the circumstances, is significant. Mr Ellis Davies has taken a prominent part in mailers appertaining to '-he North Wales slate quarries; indeed, he was the prime mover in I many reforms, but recent happenings seem to indicate that he has 1000t prestige with the quaiTymen. In Portmadoc and the rural dis- triits Major Breese will receive strong support, and if we are not mistaken the real contest will be between lam and Mr. R. T. Jones. Mr. Ellis Davies has made a good fight, but he has carried on his campaign on wrong lines, and has Dot been very happy on his appeal to the electors.
Aberystwyth Town Council
(Continued from previous column.) rounded by too many difhcult.es to allow of a reply being sent by that date reply being sent by that date Councillor Edward Edwaids said it was neces- sary to move in tne matter as soon as possible. Now was ths opportune time to appeal lor lunds tor the Memorial Hall, and it was the duty oi tHe Council to do its utmost to help in the matter. Councillor J. Barclay Jenkns said the Com- cil was will.ng to help tlie ^.iVl.C.A. in every way, but it would be Oettsr lor the Association to have a site first and then appeal to the Council for assistance. Dr. Harries—We shall give them every sup- port. Councillor Edwards—There is a rumour in the town that the Council is not in favour of the Memorial Hall. Alderman C. M. Williams could not under- stand that. The Committee had discussed the matter with the representatives of the Y.M.C.A and had showed that they were willing to do everything in their power to help them. There were difficulties in regard to a site. WIDENING OF THE CAMBRIAN RAILWAY The Deputy Clerk reported that he had re- ceived a letter from Mr. S. Williamson, general manager of the Cambrian Railway, with regard to the proposed widening of the line, and stat ing that the matter would receive very careful consideration. Nothing more had been heard about the proposed conference on the matter. Alderman T. J. Samuel asked if representa- tions had been made that the conference be held at Aberystwyth? Councillor Edward Eu'wajrds said, if not that an invitation should be sent at once. The widening, of the railway would be one of the greatest things in the history of the town. The Deputy Clerk stated that intimation had been given that the Council desired the confer- cene to be held in the town, but he could write again to Sir Edward Pryce Jones Montgomery County Council seemed to take great interest in the matter and when he heard last of it they were waiting a reply from the other county councils. Councillor Edward Edwards—Now is the time for Aberystwyth to move in the matter. Soon there will be miles of railways in Franc-, broken up and useful material available. The Deputy Clerk was instructed to write again to Sir Edward Pryce Jones. TOWN LIGHTING. There was a notice of motion on the agenda, in the name of Councillor T. J. Morrison that the Public Works Committee proceed with the lighting of the town on a minor scale. Coun- cillor Morrison said he understood the matter was already in hand, so he withdrew his motion. Alderman Samuel said that only £100 had been provided for lighting in the estimate. Alderman C. M. Williams—Not half enough. The matter was referred to the Public Woriks Committee. MAIN ROADS MAINTENANCE. The Clerk to the County Council wrote ask- ing for a statement of the cost of maintaining the main roads in the borough. Alderman C. M. Williams said the Town Council did not receive a sufficient allowance. They were not getting £ 360 and Cardigan, which was allowed that sum, complained that it I was insufficient. The Chairman of the Public Works and Finance Committees and the Surveyor were re- quested to prepare the statement. ,4:s- ¡