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Aberdare District Council On Monday.—Present: Mr. T. Lewis, J.P., in the chair, Messrs. M. J. Harris (vice-chairman), D. P. Davies, W. Har- per, Illtyd Hopkins, T. Bowen, H. R. Evans, J. O. George, D. J. Thomas, T. Walter Williams, L. N. Williams, J.P., W. Thomas, D. Davies, A. P. Jones, E. Stonelake, W. Rees, with Messrs. T. Phillips, clerk; H. Beddoe, deputy .clerk; 0. Williams, surveyor; A. S. Morris, deputy surveyor; A. Watkins, aesist. clerk; Dr. M. J. Rees, medical officer. THE CLOSING ORDER. OBJECTION TO ITS ENFORCEMENT Mrs. Morgan, owner of 208, Cardiff- Toad, Aberaman, and whose house has been condemned by the Council, object- ed to the Council's description of the house as reported in the "Aberdare leader." It was not devoid of air, and it was by no means dingy. She would invite inspection of the place. Mr. L. N. Williams: Are houses con- demned simply on the report of the in- spector? The Clerk explained that objectors to the closing orders were given every op- portunity to attend the Council meet- ings and state their objections. Mr. Williams: Are steps taken to con- firm the Inspector's report, or is the matter left entirely to his discretion? The Clerk explained that the houses were visited by the medical officer of health. Mr. D. J. Thomas: Do the Health Committee visit these places? I under- stand that one of the condemned houses in Cardiff Road has been inhabited for 30 years. Dr. Rees: All the houses were visited last December. Mr. D. J. Thomas held that a house in Crown Row, Cwmbach, should not be closed. He would propose that the houses in that street be visited again and reported on to the Council. Mr. W. Harper proposed, and Mr. Illtyd Hopkins seconded, that the clos- ing order be enforced. Mr. Thomas's motion was lost by four votes to eight. I REQUEST FOR A COAT. EVOKES HUMOROUS REMARKS. The Park Inspector wrote requesting 'the Council to provide him with an overcoat, which was a long felt want of his. Mr. D. J. Thomas proposed that the Health Committee should report on the matter, and Mr T. Walter Williams suggested that the old coat be turned, thereby making a turncoat of the wear- er. Eventually it was decided to grant the overcoat. BATHS AND BOATS. The Surveyor stated that the Baths in the Park did not pay. This year, as usual, he receipts dropped off after the athletic sports The income this year was 50 per cent. lower than last year. The boating was going all right. It was decided to discontinue the boat- ing and bathing at the end of the present month. APPROACH TO THE DESTRUCTOR. For the above contract the tender cf Mr. John Jones for < £ 280 2s. was ac- cepted. A WET AUGUST. The Surveyor said that it had rained every day in August except three, and he had had the benefit of it while on his holidays. HOSPITAL SITE. The Surveyor stated that the land in "Llwydcoed proposed as site for the In- fectious Diseases Hospital was not at all suitable. He would suggest that they revert to the old site, which is adjacent to the present building. The matter was left in the hands of the Hospital Committee. AN OBSTRUCTING PILLAR. Air. W. Thomas called attention to the pillar in front of the Prince Llew- elyn Inn, Aberaman. It was a source of great danger, and 'hould be removed. It was agreed that a deputation from 11 the Council should wait upon the owner of the property with regard to it. FOOTBALL IN THE PARK. The Park Inspector wrote stating that ^uoh inconvenience and damage was caused at the Park during the football season. Players were in the habit of digging holes for goalposts and of crossing into the plantation to fetch a stray ball. It was agreed that the Parks Com- mittee should visit the place and report. A SMART TURN-OUT. It was decided that the Council in- spect the Fire Brigade and the Hack- ney Carriages. The Clerk read reports of recent minor fires which had been extinguished by, the Brigade. !!r. L. N. Williams stated that in one Place, where a fire had occurred, the brigade were on the spot within three minutes of the outbreak. A JIBBER'S DAMAGE. The Council had sent a bill to a driver Earned Manning whose horse had hashed a pillar in Seymour-street. Mr. Manning now appeared before the °nucil, and stated that it was a pure aceident, for which he was sorry. He could ill afford to pay the damages. He had lost £ o in being obliged to sell the horse afterwards. Questioned by the Surveyor, Manning said that the horse backed against the pillar. It was a jibber. Thos. Williams wrote stating that his horse had accidentally knocked down a lamp-post in Trecynon. It was a pure accident. The horse was frightened by the electric cable apparatus. Mr. D. J. Thomas held that Manning should be exempt, it being not his fault. Mr. T. Walter Williams suggested that the Clerk should give the matter his judicial attention. He was not quite satisfied that it was an accident. Mr. Stonelake said that they should act in these matters just as if the pro- perty of a private individual was con- cerned. Mr. L. N. Williams considered that they should have a uniform rule in deal- ing with accidents of this kind. Mr. T. Bowen said he was in favour of exempting Manning, because there was no negligence on his part. Mr. H. H. Evans proposed that the man pay half the damage. It was carried that the Clerk should inquire into the matter. CHEAP WATER WANTED. The Secretary of the Aberaman Inst: tute and library wrote asking the Council to supply them with water at a reduced rate, on the ground that the consumption was not of the ordinary kind. The matter was referred to committee. ECHO OF AN OLD CONFLICT. Councillor Rees Llewelyn, J.P., wrote in reference to the statement made by him, when Councillor T. Walter Williams moved his resolution in reference to the staff at the Education Office. He still adhered to the statement he made then, viz., that the consent of Mr. Morris, the Director, had not been obtained to the re- solution moved by Mr. Williams. He suggested that the whole matter be re- ferred to committee. After a long discussion Mr. Llewelyn's suggestion was adopted, the committee to comprise the whole Council. I VARIOUS RESOLUTIONS. I Councillor E. Stonelake moved "That a new Standing Committee consisting of nine members be established to deal with and control the new Electricity Department." The Lighting Committee were appoint- ed, together with the chairman and vice- chairman of the Council. Councillor' Thos. Bowen moved That in view of the important work now be- fore the Parliamentary Committee, this Council do elect another member upon such committee." Councillor E. Stonelake was appointed thereon. Councillor T. Walter Williams moved That the 'Parliamentary Committee do consider the desirability of including in the Tramways Bill compulsory powers for the following purposes: (a) To levy a rate of twopence in the £ for Library Purposes (b) To secure a suitable frpe- hold site for a Central Library and to erect s-vjch building." The motion was carried. Councillor Illtyd Hopkins moved: (1) That Private Improvement Works be carried out to William Street, Abercwm- boi. (2) The like with respect to Jenkin Street, Abercwmboi. (3) That negoti- ations be opened with the Powell Duffryn Company with a view of purchasing or hiring that piece of land at the rear of Bronallt Terrace, Abercwmboi, for the purposes of a Recreation Ground. The triple resolution was carried. REFUSE DESTRUCTOR. The Survivor submitted an estimate of the cost of erecting and completing the Refuse Destructor as follows: Messr6. Horsf all's contract, £ 11,113. Land, 111- cluding part costs, £ 220; half-cost of ap- proach road, < £ 150; weighing machine and shed, < £ 110; fencing, ^30; installa- tion of water supply, £ 100; wiring for electrical equipment, = £ 75; drainage, < £ 25; total, 710; contingencies, < £ 77; grand total, < £ 11,900. Amount borrowed under Act 1905, £ 9,800; amount to be further borrowed, £ 2,100. BUILDING PLANS. The Surveyor had received the follow- ing- building plans, and being' in accord- ance with the bye-laws they were ap- proved:—From Mr. G. A. Treharne, architect, Aberdare, 2 dwelling houses at Bedford-street, Aberaman. From Mr. M. J. John, 12, Merthyr-road, Hirwain, additions in rear of No. 12, Merthyr-road, Hirwain. From Mrs. M. A. Lewis, No. 1. Mountain-road, additions in rear of No. 2, Mountain-road, C'wmaman. From Mr Thomas Codd, 23, Canon-street, work- shop at rear of No. 50, Dean-street, Aber- dare. From Mr. R. Davies, 12, Glad- stone-street, glass covering at No. 12, Gladstone-street, Aberaman. From Messrs, Hancock, brewers, Cardiff, amended plans of additions to Beehive Inn, Gadlys-street, Aberdare. From Mr W. C. Williams, Masdn'-street, w.c."s in rear of Nos. 8 and 9, Bedford-street, Aberaman. From Mrs. Eliz. Solman, Swansea, 2 w.c.'s in rear of Nos. 11 and 12, Rachel-street, Aberdare. From Mr. D. Davies, w.c. at No. 20, Harriet-street, Trecynon. From Messrs. Pitten and Wilton, 2 w.c.-s at Nos. 84 and 85 Ynys- Iwyd-street, Aberdare. He had also re- ceived from Mr. R. Morgan, 14, Cardiff- road, Aberaman, plan of 2 proposed bay windows at the old Prince Llewelyn Inn. These windows project beyond the line of building of the houses next adjoining, T)ut are within Mr. Morgan's private ground.

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