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DOLGELLEY.
DOLGELLEY. LECTURE.—Last Thursday evening, Prof Anwyl, of Aberystwyth College, delivered an interesting lecture at the C.M. Literary Society. VOTE OF CONDOLENCE.-At the last meeting of the ldris Choral Society, on the motion of Mr Edward Williams (Llew Meirion), seconded by Mr .John Lloyd, solicitor, a vote of condolence was Tpaased with the family of the late Dr. Jones. THE IDRIS CHORAL SOGIETY.-The Idris Choral Society are now rehearsing Mendelsohn's Athalea," -and another work will shortly be taken up which probably will be The Death of Minneha," by Coleridge Taylor. PRESENTATION.—At Arnfield's Music Warehouse this week is to be seen a beautifully carved music .stand, which was the first prize at the recent Iteirion Eisteddfod, and which has been presented to Mr 0 0 Roberts, Board School, the conductor of the Idris Choral Society, by a number of musical friends as a token of their regard for his services :and devotion to music. MEMORIAL SERVICES. — Last Sunday evening :special memorial services were held at three places of worship. At the English Presbyterian, by Rev R Morris, in memory of the late Dr Edward Jones; at the Wesleyan, by Rev Peter Jones, in memory of the late Mr Samuel Davies; and at the Indepen- dent Chapel, in memory of the late Mr Richard Humphreys. ACKNOWLEDGMENT.—We are requested by the family of the late Dr Edward Jones to acknowledge the large number of letters they received sym- pathising with them in their bereavement. These expressions of goodwill and sympathy have greatly comforted the family and helped them to bear their great loss. The letters are too numerous to be answered separately, as the family would desire, but friends near and far are requested to kindly accept their thanks through the newspapers. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL—SATURDAY. Present: Mr John Evans, Barmouth, chairman, presiding Messrs Cadwaladr Roberts, Llangelynin; M G Williams, Llanenddwyn; R Hughes, Llan- fachreth G Richards, Brithdir; Owen Jones, Llan- ymawddwy and Richard Jones, Llanelltyd; with Messrs W R Davies (olerk), W R Richardson (assistant clerk), and William Jones (surveyor and inspector). VOTE OF CONDOLENCE. Before proceeding with the ordinary business of the Council, the Chairman moved a vote of con- dolence with the family of the late Dr Edward Jones.-Mr M G Williams seconded, and the pro- position was carried in silence. LLWYNGWRIL WATER SUPPLY. The committee appointed at the last meeting to make inquiries into the claims of riparian owners at Llwyngwril for compensation for water rights reported that they had decided to ask Mr Gillart to proceed with the plan and all requisite pre- liminary arrangements in connection with the water supply. — The Council approved of this course, and the Clerk stated that the committee intended to meet again at Llwyngwril and to see tthe persons interested. GARTHISSAF. It was decided to consider the letter of Sir 'Richard Wyatt in regard to the above place at the .next meeting.-The Chairman said he knew Dr Hugh Jones felt deeply in this matter. He had written to the papers stating that he would advise that meeting to take proceedings in order that he might have an opportunity of proving on oath iwhat be had stated in his report. FOR THE TENANT. It was stated that Lord Harlech had consented to spend a sum of £150 on a farm at the request of the Council in order that the tenant might be able to remain at his old home. ESGEIRIA FARM. The owner stated be bad been unable so far to come to an agreement with the tenant as to haulage. When that matter was settled the im- provements asked by the Council would be carried out He therefore asked that the matter be de- ferred for a month with this object. The Council agreed to this course. A BREEZE. Some discussion took place as to the sanitary arrangements of certain cottages at Llwyngwril owned by Mrs Williams, Bryntirion, in reference to which it was stated that nothing had been done.- The Surveyor said that Mr Williams, the son, had appeared before the magistrates when the pro- ^aedings were heard, and had been fined. He did think they could now do better than accept his '•word that the requirements would be attended to ^at an early date.-Mr Cadwaladr Roberts said that complaints were frequently made at Llwyngwril in reference to these houses. It was regrettable that after proceedings were taken and an ordermade that nothing was being done. He believed the matter should be looked into.-Mr Richard Jones observed that since a conviction was made by the magistrates it should certainly be inquired into.- Mr M G Williams (the agent) remarked that there ,ere several places in the district which had been Jepprted upon before this and nothing done.-Mr .C Roberts Two blacks will never make a white. '•Jfr Williams The work will be commenced nex week. why are the others not forced in the same wav ?— Mr R Jones said it seemed to him that Mr M G Williams was at the meeting to represent some other people besides the ratepayers in general. He had stated that there were other places which were in a worse state. It would be a ^od thing for him to mention them in order that the Council act Mr Roberts had pressed that matter, would better serve the ratepayers by doing same thing—Mr M G Williams said what he re- erred to had been reported upon by the medica officer.—The Surveyor said that a "port upon all the places reported upon during the year would be submitted to the next meeting-The Council then agreed to accept Mr Williams's assurance that this work will be carried out next week" LITTLE TETTER FROM THE BARMOBTH COLNUL. A TOO MUCH. The L.ocal Government Board wrote enclosing a letter received by them from the Barmouth Urban Council in reply to the communication sent to the Board bv the Urban Council complaining; ofthe carting of house refuse into the rural district.. Referring to vour favour of the 28th ult, enclosing copy of a letter addressed to your honourable Board by the Dolgelley District Council on the 18th ult I am now directed by this Council to state m eply thereto that they consider the complain s of he Rural Council entirely groundless. As will be seen by the agreement, copy of which is herewith enclosed, the Council has made every provision possible for the disposal of the town refuse in such a way as not to create a, nuisance to anybody. And the Rural Council have been more than once pressed to inform the Council of any evidence they have in support of their allegation that the terms of this agreement have not been carried out by the contractor, but up to the present they have declined to do anything beyond making public charges of a general character, and this Council cannot help feeling that the action, of the Rural Council in this respect is anything but fair. As the agreement shows the contractor is only to cart away the ordinary street sweepings and house refuse, and it is to the best of this Council's information and belief grossly untrue to state that he ever carries away the contents of privies fiom the town; and I would particularly invite your honourable Board's attention to the Rural Council's conduct in making public a charge of this sort without bringing for- ward one tittle of evidence in support of it.- WM GEORGE." The letter sent by the Rural Council to the Local Government Board (already reported) was also read.—The Clerk said the Barmouth Council, notwithstanding the statements made by two members of that Council regarding the offensive effluvia, stated that the charges were entirely groundless. The two gentlemen who met the cart on the way to the Council were not present that day, and for that reason he believed that the further discussion of the matter could be usefully deferred to the next meeting. The Chairman pointed out that all refuse was not carted through the street. That part of the letter was quite wrong.-The Clerk said that if they had cleared that point then it could be explained. But to say that the evidence of two members of the Council was groundless was too much.-The Chairman One of the members of the Council has told me that he never said that.- Mr C Roberts thought it would be best to explain that point to the Barmouth Council.—Mr R Hughes proposed that the matter be deferred to the next meeting for the attendance of the two members.— Mr M G Williams seconded, and the motion was carried.—Mr C Roberts said the Council did not know that it was necessary to cover the cart until the Rural Council called their attention to it.—The Chairman I am not sure about that.—Mr Roberts I am quite sure.
MACHYNLLETH.
MACHYNLLETH. THE agents for the sale of the COUNTY TIMES are Messrs T Parsons & Sons, Burcombe House, and Messrs W H Smith & Son, Railway Bookstall. THE LORD BISHOP.—The Lord Bishop of Bangor is expected to take up his residence at Panteidol Hall, his country seat, next week. PLAS HARRIERS. — The harriers met at Pant- perthog on Tuesday. Considering the bad weather the hunt was a good one. THE LION HOTEL-—Mr Edward Jones has left the Lion Hotel for Chirk. The new proprietors, Mr and Mrs Knight, have taken possession. MEDICAL.—In the pass list of the London Uni- versity we are glad to find the name of Miss Delia Davies, daughter of Mr Hugh Davies, chemist, Machynlleth, and late student at the U.C.W., Aber- ystwyth, as having passed the Preliminary Science Examination (London M.B.). The subjects were: Physics, biology, and chemistry. THE CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL. — The annual election (by ballot) of the Church Sunday School Committee did not take place this year. The majority of the school were in favour of leaving the committee for 1899 in power again this year. Mrs Edwards (Oakville), Miss Williams (Skinners' Arms), and Mr J Edwards (Evans and Gillart) were added to this committee because they had attended regularly last year. The three new members of the committee are also faithful teachers. PLAS Fox HOUNDs.-Met at Gellylydan on Monday when there were present amongst others Major Bonsall, Dr A 0 Davies, Mr R Giliart, Mr Jones, (stonemason), and a large field on foot. All the covers were drawn blank until Tyndhir was reached when there was a find, and the chase led over to Cynffyrch, Caedu, Hafodgareg, from here on to Troed-y-rhiw Farm, and away in the direction ef Gwarthgwynion. The fox was going in grand style right up the Llyfnant coming back at a rattling pace to Tyndhir. At Caedu the fox went to ground, but bolted away from the terrier, and after a run of 40 minutes was killed in the open. The leading hounds during the day were Gipsy Comrade," and Solitude." ENTERTAINMJilNT. On Wednesday evening Mr Hugh Davies presided over an entertainment at the Maengwyn Schoolroom under the auspices of the North Wales Women's Temperance Union. Magic lantern views were displayed by Miss Edwards and Miss Pugh illustrating Tennyson's Enoch Arden and the story, The Shadow of a Sin." The views were explained by Miss Rees and Miss Meredith. Songs were given by Miss Mary Lumley and Miss Frances Lewis. PETTY SESSIONS.—WEDNESDAY. Before Major J J Bonsall (presiding), Mr Edward Davies, Dr Edwards, Mr Richard Ree'3, Mr Edward Hughes, Mr Richard Gillart, Dr A 0 Davies, and Major Hugh Bonsall (Peithyll). CONGRATULATION.—Mr Edward Davies, as the senior magistrate on the Bench, said he had an agreeable and a happy duty to perform in welcoming the brother of their presiding magistrate there for the first time. It was his pleasure and privilege to congratulate the three other new magistrates on another occasion. Major Bonsall had splendid qualifications for the Bench, and on behalf of himself and the Bench he extended to him the hand of fellowship, hoping he would have many useful years before him to discharge that important duty. -Major Bonsall thanked the Bench for the kind welcome. DRINK,—For having been drunk, John Evans, Cemmes, labourer, charged by P.C. T Hamer, was fined 2s 6d and cosis. THE BENCH AND SHEEP SCAB—Several persons were summoned for not notifying cases of sheep scab.—The case against Sarah Williams, Star Inn, Dylife, was first heard. Defendant did not appear, but sent a neighbour (Evan Davies) to represent her. P.O. Tudor said that on the 17th January, in company with a veterinary surgeon, he called at the farm held by defendant and found five sheep Buffering from scab. Davies addressed the Bench at length, and was proceeding to explain the symp- toms of the disease, when the Clerk intervened. He maintained that these sheep were not suffering from scab, and if they were, then all the sheep in the whole district were suffering from it (laughter). This matter was an important one for farmers. The constable acknowledged that four of the sheep were but slightly affected. That was an impossibility. Eitker tfeay wera affected or they were not, and he claimed that they wer0 not.—The Banoh decided to hear the other cases before deciding on this.— Thomas Jones, Tymawr, Llanwrin, charged by P.O. Pugh, acknowledged that four sheep among many others were affected. Unlike the previous case, the defence in this was that the infection was so slight as not to need notification. Defendant's sheep bad always been reported when scab was detected. -In the case against Lewis Pugh, Plasrbiw Season, Llanbrynmair. the defence set forth was that he only owned two of the sheep in regard to which the summons bad been taken out. — Hannah Edwards, ToDycae, Darowen, acknowledged the existence of the scab, but pledged ignorance of the need of reporting it.—-John Morgan, Rhiwlwyfen, Machynlleth (represented by his son, It Morgan), admitted that sheep were affected, but they were not reported on account of witness being away from home and his father ill in bed.—The Bench dismissed the case against Sarah Williams upon the payment of costs. All the others were fined 6d each and costs. The Chairman appealed to the farmers to do all they could to eradicate this disease by careful dipping.—Thomas Jones (one of the defendants), addressing the Bench, said that no amount of dipping would eradicate the disease. It created itself.—The Magistrates' Clerk in- terrupted the defendant, and said they would have to send him to Parliament to teach that doctrine and to have the order revoked (laughter). NIGHT POACHING AT CARNo.-Four young men, John Evans, Pikins, Carno, labourer; John Wil- liams and Thomas Watkins, Caednon, Carno and John Evans, Clawrycoed, Carno; were charged with trespassing in pursuit of game on the night of the 15th December on land in the occupation of John Jones, Talerddig. The first three defendants acknowledged the offence, whilst the fourth defen- dant denied the charge against him.—P.C.Tudor said about 1130 p.m. he saw Watkins and some other young men in the field mentioned. On going to the field he met John Evans and asked him vhat he was doing there. He went after Williams and Evans who commenced running. Williams had a net and a dog which, be said, belonged to the farm. He produced the neL-Evan Humphreys, game- keeper, in the employ of Captain Adams, corrobo- rated.-Evans (Clawrycoed) then elected to give evidence on his own behalf. He went over the wall to the field in order to see who were in the field and what they were doing. It was in the field ha saw the defendants first. He was taking the shortest route home.—The Bench gave Evans the benefit of the doubt and fined John Evans, Pekins, John Williams, and Thomas Watkins 10s each and 8s costs. RATE CASE.—D Davies Williams, rate collector to the Urban Council, applied for an order against Humphrey Williams, Maengwyn Street, for the payment of X2 8s 2d, and it was granted.
CORRIS.
CORRIS. MiNSTRMS.—The Machynlleth Amateur Christy Minstrels who gave such an excellent performance in the Machynlleth Town Hall some time ago excelled themselves st the National School, Corris on Monday night. The gentlemen composing the t--op are the following, Messrs T Cule, R Howell, W Sadleir, W E Evans, Sergt J Jones, Sergt Eyans, David Williams, 0 Morris, Trevor Jones, Harry Edwards, R Coggan, T Leighton, E 8, Evans, Johnny Edwards, G Weaver, J Evars, W Williams, E Pearce, L Morris, E Roberts, A Lewis, B Pearce. These gentlemen have kindly given their time and talent for the funds of the war. The nigger farce called The Black Boarding House" was side- splitting and worth going many miles to see. The acting was capital, whi'e the scenery was all that could b,4 desired. In addition to this farce, there was a musical performance of a very high order, consisting of the following!choruses and songs:- Chorus, Oh, who will o'er the Downs comic song, "Our Tyke," Mr Owen Morris; song, Ordered to the Fray," Mr E R Evans; song, "Village Blacksmith," Sergt Joseph Jones; comic song, That was me," Mr George Weaver; chorus, "Old folks at home"; comic song, You say so," Mr J Edwarda song, As your hair grows whiter," Mr Howell; comic song, "Oom-pah," Mr Owen Morris; song, "For old times sake," Mr David Williams; song, Kruger's Christmas party," Mr H Edwards (encored) song, Down in the deep," Sergt W Evans; song, The friars of Orders Grey," laughing chorus, Ha, ha, ha." If the troupe goes to Towyn, the inhabitants of that patriotic little place will patronise the good cause of the War Fund, well and loyally, and they can be assured that a treat is in store for them. Mr Cule was the accompanist, Mr Howell the musical director, Mr Leighton the ideal centre-man, and Messrs Coggan bad the tambourine, Mr Edwards the bones. The conundrums, jokes, and droll sayings, with the quaint drolleries of the corner-men, added not a little to what proved to be one of the most thoroughly enjoyable evening's one can wish for.
ABERYSTWYTH.
ABERYSTWYTH. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—MONDAY. Present, Mr W A Miller (vice-chairman) presid- ing, Revs T A Penry and John Davies, Messrs B E Morgan, G F Roberts, E Morris, David Lloyd, R Edwards, Edward Jones, D Morris, Evan Richards, W Morris, Hugh Hughes, Evan Simon, James Jones, D Edwards, John Jones, R Jenkins, C Davies, T James, J B Morgan, R Davies, R Thomas, Lewis Richards, W Hughes, with Mr Hugh Hughes, clerk. OUT-RELIEF. The following amounts have been paid out in relief during the past fortnight:—Per Mr Joseph Morgan, R,51 10s to 160 recipients per Mr J J Hughes, £ 40 lis to 144 recipients; per Mr T Vaughan, C46 9s 8d to 156 recipients. MASTER'S REPORT. The Master reported that there were 44 paupers in the House as compared with 48 during the same period of 1899. During the past fortnight 29 vagrants had been relieved as compared with 22 in the sarna period of 1899. Mr H Watts and Mr J R Rees, N. & S. W. Bank, had presented the inmates with a number of periodicals.—On the motion of Mr B E Morgan, seconded by Mr G F Roberts, a vote of thanks was passed to these gentlemen. RATES OF INTEREST FOR PUBLIC LOANS. The Clerk reported the receipt of a circular letter from the Public Works Loan Commissioners stating that the rates of interest on public loans in future would be as follows For over 30 years, 3i per cent per annum; 40 years, 33r per cent; 50 years, 3|per cent. The Clerk added 2 that the Guardians bad no new loans and had just finished paying off one. HELP FOR THR MASTER. The Master reported that he had employed Thomas Dickson as an assistant at the House until that day, and he now asked for instructions. There were seventeen men in the House, and not one was able to give any assistance. — Mr G F Roberts thought it absurd that they should go on discussing this question at every Board and appoint a man for three days, two days, or a week. It would be better to appoint a man regularly, and they would then save money.—The Chairman You know my opinion unfortunately we were overruled in the matter.—Mr D Lloyd Let the master engage the present one.—The Chairman: For how long. Are you going to make it permanent?—Mr W Morris We cannot do that because there is no notice given. 1 think the Master ought to appoint him for a fort- night.-The Rev T A Penry There is the ridiculous part of it.—Mr James Jones: Will it be legal to appoint him to-day ?-The Chairman No.—Mr B E Morgan: You had better advertise it in the papers again.—Mr James Jones proposed, and Mr Edwin Morris seconded, that they confirm the ap- pointment of Dickson for a fortnight.-This was agreed to.—The Chairman asked for some one to give notice to move the appointment permanently at the end of the month, but no notice was given. SOMETHING TO BE EXPLAINED. A letter was read from the Chief Constable (Mr Howell Evans) in reply to a letter from the Clerk stating that a constable had visited the house men- tioned in the letter and found six children all alone in the house. All these children were illegitimate three of the woman residing in the house and three of her sister's who was now married. The officer thought that the child lying in the cradle looked rather delicate. The other children were fairly clothed and clean. The foster mother explained her absence from the house by saying that she had only just left the house and gone over to he? father's. Tne officer judging the children from their general appearance, did not think they were very neglected beyond being left alone.-The Chairman asked what it was all about.—The Clerk explained that the letter was written at the request of ths School Attendance Committee. The School Attendance Officer reported that the mother said the children could not attend school owing to the fact that teey had no clothes.-The Rev John Davies said that the children now attended school and were properly clothed. He did not think that they could do anything further in the matter.—Mr R Edwards was strongly of opinion that the relieving officer should look into the case and report.- M r B E Morgan Can we give temporary relief.—The Chairman You cannot. They are illegitimate children living with their mother. Another thing, it doesn't say that they want relief. The only charge is that the children were left alone.—Mr B E Morgan said that he would not be satisfied until the relieving officer visited the house and reported to the Board at the next meeting.—This was agreed to.
4> NATIONAL TRADE DEFENCE…
4> NATIONAL TRADE DEFENCE FUND. An important meeting of the General Committee of the National Trade defence fund representing all sections of the licensed trade of the United Kingdom, was held at the Westminster Palace Hotel on Friday, February the 2nd, presided over by Mr George C Croft (of Messrs Charrington and Co., Ltd., London), at which the following were present: Messrs Graham Aldous, Kilburn G Blair, Newcastle; G Boghurst, Portsmouth; H Cosoao 0 Bonsor, M.P., John Brickwood, Ports- mouth; W Brown, Bradford; W Burland, Bristol; E N Buxton, London; Spencer Charrington, M.P.; H G Crews, Manchester, hon. secretary of the National Federation of Off License Holders' Assor ciations; F England, Birmingham George Ewens, Plymouth; John Fogarty, Dublin; W Foord, Southampton John W Green, Luton Henry Grinling, London J G Groves, Manchester; Charles R Haig, London; E Hedefine, South Shields; J Hulton, Manchester; H J Israel, Swansea; Levi Johnson, Wolverhampton; J L Kemp, Chester; C G Long, Maidstone, President of the Licensed Victuallers' National Defence League; J Lyons, Norwich; T Watson Lovibond, N ewcastle-on- Tyne, chairman of the Country Brewers' Society; Edgar Lubbock, London J Mauders, Cardiff; J J Martin, Wakefield; J McLeavy Bebington, Birkenhead; B Meades, Maidstone J J Nagle, Dublin Pickering Phipps, Northampton; George Poole, Penzance; John Porteous, Northampton; W J Plowden Pugh, Shrewsbury; George Rayment, Reading G A Robinson, Manchester; Robert Russell, Dublin; Philip Savill, Stratford; J W Selke, York; J Slaney, Hitchin; A B Slim, Birmingham; George Soole, London T E Simpson, Stamford; F Vaughan, York; Charles Walker, chairman of the London Licensed Victuallers' Central Protection Society; J Wallace, Sheffield; W H Wardmaa, Newport (Mon.); G B Worth, London; and George Younger, Alloa.—It was unanimously agreed that, in contested elections where satisfactory pledges were received from both can- didates to the Trade test questions, no official Trade action should be taken. The test questions unani- mously agreed to as essential were as follows :—1. Are you in favour of giving full compensation for suppressed licences, as recommended by the report of the Royal Commission (signed by a majority of seventeen to seven), and as given at the present time, in all cases where a trading concern is sup- pressed in the public interest. 2. Will you oppose the abolition of the existing off wine and spirit licences, usually called grocers' or mixed traders' licences, and the separation of their trades P It was decided that at the present crisis the above questions were sufficient, but the following supple- mentary questions were adopted for use at tn. discretion of the local committees :-Alteration of Hours.—In the event of any alteration of the hoara of closing whether on Sundays or week-days, will you support the proposal that such regulations should be settled by Imperial Parliament and should not be left to the discretion of a local body P Clubs.-Will you oppose any scheme for the com- pulsory reduction of licenced houses, unless accom- panied with or preceded by legislation dealing with clubs, prohibiting the distribution of excisable liquors by sale, and the supply of such liquor for consumption off the premises, according to the unanimous recommendations of the reports of the Royal Commission.