The North Wales Times

THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION. ANOTHER LIVELY MEETING. I THE SUGGESTION OF THE COM- MITTEE AGAIN REJECTED. ON Wednesday evening, another public me ting was held in the National School, to coasider a further recommendation of the Committee as to the most desireable method of celebrating the completion of the 60th year of Her Majesty's Reign. There was a large attendance, including a fair number of ladies. Among those present were the Revs. J. Li. Williams, C. M. Jones (Independent minis- ter),Father Lucas, Dr. Da vies, Dr. Armstrong, Or Easterby, Messrs J, Q. B. Luxmore, Samuel Powell, Peter Roberts, H. A, Cleaver, Charles Grimsley, T. Howes Roberts, n. E Griffiths (Gwernigron), J. A. Lloyd (soli- citor). Joseph Lloyd (solicitor), W. H. Cliffc, R Pierce (Penllan), Walter Williams (build- er), Williams (saddier). Thomas Jones (Spring Garden), Story (Pentre), M. R. Par- tington (junior), Charles Tomkinson (Post master), Jones (botcher), J. Jonea (tailor), Jones (schoolmaster), &c., &c. On the motion of Mr. Luxmore, seconded by fr. T. Howes Roberts, Mr. Samuel Powell was voted to the chair. The chairman having explained the object of the meeting, proceeded to submit the I suggestion of the committee appointed at a public meeting last Monday fortnight to of sider the best method of celebrating Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee. The committee recommended the erection of a Parish Room, as it was felt that it was desireable to mark the event with something of a substantial and permanent nature (hear hear), Mr Luxmore: Over what period do you propose to extend the Joan ? Mr. Powell: We have the power to extend it over 60 years, but with the help of gentle- men of standing and wealth like yourself t (loud cheers), we would be able to clear about 2200 over the laying of the foundation stone, and we believe a lid. rate for a loan extending over 30 years would be sufficient. Mr. Luxmore: I should like to ask if all the gentlemen appointed served on the committee ? Mr J. A Lloyd That is an impertinent question. Mr. Luxmore I do not think it is imper- tinent. Mr. Powell The su gestion submitted to this meeting is the suggestion of the majority. Mr. J. A. Lloyd In matters of this kind the majority always rules All the mem bers of the committee were not present, but there was a quorum, and the suggestion was unanimously agreed to by the quorum. At this point, several gentlemen essayed to speak at once, and Father Lucas said the usual form was for some one to move that the recommendation be adopted, or not adopted. Mr. Powell (from the chair): I beg to propose that a public hali be erected. Mr. Peter Roberts: Wii!kt is the resolution before the meeting? The Chairman: The resolution is as follows Mr. Peter Roberts: Don't make another speech Mr. Powell (laughter). Mr. Robert Jones, tailor, got up to object to the meeting on the ground that it had not been properly called. The meeting was informal, and had no right to consider the matter at all. The Chairman over-ruled the objection. Father Lucas then suggested the clerk should read the report of the committee. Dr Davies: Who are the signatories to the resolution ? The Chairman: Mr. Walter Williams. Mr. J. A. Lloyd, the Rev. C. M. Jones, and myself. Mr. Joseph Lloyd, Dr. Heaton, and Mr. Lothian were not present, but I believe they are all in favour of the scheme. Mr. Thomas Jones, Spring Gardens: Whose scheme is it ? (laughter). The Chairman: The scheme of the committee appointed by the last public meeting. Mr. M. R Partington rose to a point of order, and begged to ask if the committee had been soliciting subscriptions for the erection of a town hall ? The Chairman: Not so far as I am aware Mr. Partington: Will you say that no subscriptions have been asked for the scheme? The Chairman: I can only answer for my- self. Another attempt was made by some half dozen people to speak at once. Mr. Joseph Lloyd, in order to proceed with the meeting in proper order and to give it a chance of showing its feeling in the matter, without going into the merits of the suggestion, moved that the report of the committee be adopted. Mr. J. A. Lloyd seconded. Dr. Easterby moved an amendment to the effect that the meeting sympathised with the object of the committee but regretted it could not be entertained for the want of funds. A tea to the poor and children, with a brass band and sports, he thought would be the most suitable way of celebrating the event. Mr. Peter Roberts, in seconding the amendment, said he had no objection to a town hall, and would be glad to see one erected when the ptoper occasion arose. He objected to the proposal of the committee, because it violated two cherished principles. Whatever was to be done in connection with a case of that kind should be done voluntarily, and from the heart (cheers). Mr. Samuel Powell had said that they were expected to do something honourable for the day of jubilee, but was it honourable to saddle themselves, and b nd posterity for thirty years with taxes of this k ml t (applause). Nobody should be compelled to subscribe (hear, iie^r) The citizens of St. Asaph attended that meeting, not as party men or sectarians, but as loyal subjects, and it was most essential that the Queen's* jubilee should not be made of a contentious faction (applause). But the very first thing that would be done under the scheme would be to cause an election and nothing was so apt to raise strife and ill-feeling as an election (hear, hear) He disagreed not only with what the committee had proposed, but also with what they bad not propo-ed. They knew that the jubilfe day was to be observed as a general holiday throughout the British Empire, and it was a day that ought to be kept (applause). It was a day unique in the history of the world (cheers). Never before had a sovereign reigned sixtý years over a people; and such a sovereign, such a Queen (prolonged cheering) Under the scheme of the committee, the poor are not remembered, the children are forgotten (A voice: What about the working tben ?'). Yes, bat working men had children Thsy were to have no festivities, and no rejoicings. The day was to be kept like a funeral day, arid the? were to walk the streets in sack-cloth and asbes (laughter and applause). Father Lucas said the last speaker seemed to think the scheme of the committee would involve compulsion and division. He was in hope that some member of the committee would be able to throw more light on the matter; and by their golden eloquence (laughter) convince the people that there was no necessity for either compulsion or division. What they were agreed upon was that the hall would cost at least Bl,000, but he should like to know what the propable revenue from the building would be (hear, hear)? Mr. Powell said the committee calculated that the revenue would be from t20 to £ 30 a year. Father Lucas remarked that if that was so, it would make, of course, considerable difference in the rate. There was no doubt the report needed supplementing. He agreed there should be some rejoicing and if the hail could not be built without their going about in sack-cloth and ashes, then his advise was, don't build the bouse now (applause). The Rev. C. M. Jones, in an eloquent Welsh speech, supported the recommendation of the committee. Mr. Jones, schoolmaster, followed on the same lines, on the ground that the present uses of the school interferred with the education of the children; and the education of the youth of the country should be para- mount, though they bad to pay a little more for it. Mr. J, A. Lloyd also supported the recommenda- tion. Mr. Luxmore observed that the Parish Council had no power to build a town hall. Mr. J. A. Lloyd said they had power to build a parish room and as the electorate of the parish numbered about 400, it would be a short-sighted polky to build a room that would bold less than 500. And that was all they wanted. He referred to sub-section 2 of the 8th section of the Local Govornmeut Act Mr. Howes Roberts proceeded to say that he did not agree with Mr. Lloyd's construction of the section, when Dr. Easterby moved that the question be now put. f A division was taken, with a result that 49 voted in favour of the amendment, and 48 in favour of the recommendation of the committee, which was accord- ingly declared rejected. The decision leaves the question in exactly the same position as it was when first mooted.

R H Y L. I PETTY SESSIONS. Tuesday, before Messrs J. T. Strachsn (in the chair), Elwy Williams, J. W P. Storey, and John Foulkes. LICENSES TRANSFERRED. On the application of Mr. J. Pierce Lewis, the license of the Crescent Hotel was trans- ferred from Mr. James Sharpies Smith, to Mr. George Eastham. The license of the New Inn was transferred from Mr. Richard Brannan to Mr, Joseph Wood, for whom Mr. Peele (from the office of Messrs Gamlin Williams and Co.) appeared. On the application of Mr Peele, the groeer's' license in respect of the shop, No 12, Abbey street, was transferred from Mr. Charles Cooke to Mr. Smalley. ST. PATRICK'S CELEBRATION. An extension of one hour was granted to Miss Matthews, proprietress of Cosfcigan's Re- freshment Rooms, to keep the house open on Tuesday night, on the occasion of St. Patrick's Dinner. SHE WOULD DO THE 'TIME.' Margaret Lynch, married woman, Victoria Road was charged by P. C. William Parry, w th being drunk and disorderly in Bodfor St. on the 27th of February. The officer said defendant was very drunk at the time he saw her. She refused to go home when he requested her, and he had to lock her up. Defendant pleaded guilty. The Chairman said she would be fined 2.. 6d. and 7s. costs, or in default would have to go to gaol for seven days with hard labour. Defendant: I'll do the time, sir. The Clerk Have you any goods than can be distrained upon ? Defendant I have not, sir. The Chairman What is your husband ? Defendant: A labourer sir, but I do not know where he is. The Chairman Supposing we give you time so pay, will you do so The Defendant: It is no use promising, sir, 1 have no work at my hands, I have nothing to do, and I have no means, I would rather do the time. The Clerk Then you will have to go to pri- I son for seven days, with hard labour" I Defendant: Yes, sir. I STRAYING DONKEYS. Margaret Green, Victoria Road, was fined Is- and 4s. costs for allowing two donkeys to stray in Conwy street, on the 28th of February. HIS ELEVENTH APPEARANCE Anthony Collins, ragman, Victoria Road, and Henry Jones, a member of the same pro- fession, pleaded guilty to a charge preferred against them by P. C. Edward Parry, of being drunk and disorderly in Wellington Road on the 6th inst. The Chairman Anything known of these men ? Inspector Williams: This is Jones' 11th ap- pearance. Jones was fined 7s. 6d. and 7s. costs, or in default 14 days, Collins was fined 2s. 6d. and 7s. costs, or seven days in default.

THE QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE. TO THE EDITOR OF THE NORTH WA LES TIMES." SIR, Might I suggest, with the view of augmenting the funds to be raised in celebrating the 60th year of Her Majesty's Reign, in aid of the Den- bighshire Infirmary and the County Interme- d ate School, that a shilling subscription list' I be opened in the local papers. I am of opinion that this will be the means of inviting many in the borough to contribute, who would like to subscribe on such an occasion, and probably would not otherwise do so. If you can see your way to comply with my suggestion, kindly let separate a column appear for each object, viz :—' Denbigh Infirmary,' and I County Intermediate School,' and the money paid into the banks weekly. I am, Sir. Your obedient Servant J. PARRY JONES, ¡ Hon. Sec. [We have much pleasure in complying with I the above request.-ED. N. W. T.

ABERGELE. I PETTY SESSIONS. Saturday, before Messrs Duncan Miller (in j the chair), J. Lewis Morgan. T W. Mason, J. I Porter, J. Copping, and W. Ellis. RIDING WITHOUT REINS John Davies, carter, Gover Farm, was charged by P.C. Jones, with riding on a cart drawn by two horses, without a rein, on Rhudd- lan Road, on the 4th February, and was fined 2s, 6d with 4s. costs. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—A PAUPER 'PALLATIC' DRUNK. John Roberts, Chapel street, Abergele, was fined 5s. and 6s. 6d. costs for being drunk in the streets of Abergele on the 13th of February, as proved by P.C. Robert Jones. John Roberts, Pwll Coch, Abergele, charged by the same officer, with a similar offence on the 5th of February was fined 2s. 6d. and 6s. 6d. cost. Bennett Williams, miner, Llanfairt-ilhaiarn, pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly in that village on t'le 27th of February, as charged against him by P.C. Griffith Jones. Fined 5s. and costs, which were 7s. 6d. David Williams, 2 Victor Road, Colwyn Bay. admitted being drunk at the Ship Inn, on the 5th February. P.C Jones said that he was sent for to the Ship Inn, where he found defendant in a drunken state, and was told that he had been turned out twice by the landlord When he spoke to him, defendant at once left the house. There were several previous convictions re corded against the defendant, who was now fined 10s. and 7s. 6d costs. I Edwin Davies, Llanddulas, was charged by P. C. John Jones, with being drunk in the Harp Inn, on the 17th February. The officer stated that the landlord refused to serve the man, and he left the house. Defendant who admitted the offence, was fined 2s. and 7s. 6d. costs. Edwin Davies, Peel street, Abergele, was I summoned for being drunk on the 15th of February. P. C John Jones said he was sent for to turn the defendant out of the Ship Inn on the day in question. When taken out of the house defen- dant fell sprawling to the ground. He was 'pallatic' drunk. A fine of 2s. with 6s. 6. costs was inflicted. Defendant asked for time to pay. Replying to the bench Inspector Roberts said he did not think that; defendant had any goods. He was a pauper. A fortnight was allowed in which to pay the the line. Evan Evans, Brynffynnon, Bettws-yn-Rhos, charged on the information, of P. C. Robert Jones, with being drunk in Chapel street, Abergele, on the 17th February, admitted the offence. He was sorry to say he was drunk, he would rather he bad not been. I Fined 2s. Gd. with 7s. 6. cost. CRUELTY TO ANIMIALS Henry Roberts, Shop, Llangerniew, was charged on the information of Inspector Hunt, cf the Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animials, with cruelly illtreating a mare by causing it to be worked in an unfit state on the 3rd of February. Thomas Hughes, carter in the employ of Mr. Roberts, was also summoned for working the I animal. The Inspector said that he saw the defen. dant Hughes, on the day in question with a lurry and two horses, the leader being a grey mare, which was very lame. He called the attention of the carter to the state of the mare, who said it was suffering a little from sidebones but had no pain. It was cruel to work the animal in the state it was in. He afterwards saw the defendant Roberts, at Llangerniew, and the mare was lame then. Crossexamined oy Mr. Roberts he said he walked the mare in the yard, and also in the road. He took it to the road, because defen- dant said he could not see it was lame in the yard. The defendant Roberts said the Inspector could not see the mare was lame in the yard, and therefore trotted it on the hard road. Any cart horse would show a bit of stiffness when trotting on a hard road. It was true the animal had small sidebones in the feet, but there was no pain. Defendant Hughes said the horse was a bit stiff when starting, but was much belter after a journey. Inspector Roberts corroborated Inspector Hunt, and said the mare in his opinion was quite unfit to be worked. Henry Roberts was fined 10s. and 9a. 6d. costs, and Hughes 2s. 6d. and 9s. 6d. costs. John Williams, carter, Abergele, was sum- moned by the same officer for a similar offence alleged to be committed on the 24th February. The Inspector said defendant refused to stop working the horse when requested to do so, and he had cautioned the man four times before. Defendant said the Inspector had a bit of a spleen against him, and asked if he could give him something to cure the horse. The animal's leg was not straight when he got it first, and it had not altered at all for better or worse sin ce. The Chairman said they considered the case proved and inflicted a, fine of 10s. together with 7s. 6d. costs, or fourteen days in gaol. Defendant: I would just as soon go to pri- son as not. He will be pleased now he has prosecuted me. GAME TRESPASS. Robert Roberts, stonemason, Llanelian, D. Roberts, his son, and Robert Jones, labourer, Twnan Uchaf, Llanelian, wore charged by Thomas Hughes, gamekeeper in the employ of Mr. Robert Wynne, at Coed Coch, with tres- passing in search of game, on the 30th of January. Mr E. A Crabbe, solicitor prosecuted. Thomas Hughes said he saw the three defen- dants on a field belonging to Twnan Uchaf farm, with a dog on one side of the fence, beating for game; Robert Roberts had a gun. He was within twelve yards of them, but when he called to them defendants ran away, and he was unable to catch them. Robert Roberts Do you say that I had a gun. Witness Yes, you had. Roberts You are telling an untruth. Let us have fair play if we are poor. I should like Mr. Hughes to tell the truth like a man in a place like this. Defendant denied the charge, Robert Ro- berts said he had gone to meet Jones, who had been with his son, trying to recover some money due to him, out of which he had promis- i. ed to lend him a few shillings. It was during the time of the hard frost in January, and as lie was unable to work, and had six little chil- dren to keep, be was very poor. Jones, had promised to lend him a few shillings, and he was meeting him to get the money when the keeper came up to them. Hugkes (recalled) swore Roberts had a gnn. The bench considered the case proved. Ro- bert Roberts, against whom there was a pre- vious conviction was fined 40s and 16s. 8d. costs, and the other tw 9'defendants 10s. each, and 16s. 8d. costs.

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ST. ASAPH. I TEA PARTY AND ENTERTAINMENT. The annual tea party and entsrtaiEment to celebrate the ending of the night school, which is held during the winter months at the Calvinistic Methodist Schoolroom, took place on Thursday last. In the afternoon about 200 children were given an excellent tea with currant cake, seed bread, &c. The following ladies presided at the tables :— Mrs. Jonathan Jones, Mrs. Jones, Afondale; Mrs Lloyd, Arsyllfa; Misses Hughes, Mona House; Misses Hughes, Faenol Mrs. Ben- jamin Hughes, Misses E. J. and Ethel Jones, Lower street; Misses Story, Miss Roberts, Roe Gau, assisted by a host of willing hands. In the evening an entertainment of a variety nature was held, presided over by the Rev. Jonathan Jones, and as is always the case with this meeting, the room was crowded. The first part of the programme was taken by the children, and was as fol- lows -Chorus, Come join the festive song,' the children recitation, 'Y nhw,'J. Gwilym .Davies; dialogue. A Secret,' Alice Price and Mary Irancis Gallagher recitation, 'Three little kittens,' Lizzie Pierce; recitation, rhsmon Plant,' Henry Jones song, 'Bles sed assurance.' Gwladys Thomas; recitation, Work before play,' Jane George recitation, Day dawns Wm. Simon; song, Bydd canu yn y -NLefoedd,' Robert Jones; recita- tion, 'The love of Jesus,' Maggie Williams; recitation, Robert John Gallagher; recita- tion, "What is faith,' Dora Johnson; recitation, 'Arthur a Titw,' Mary Jones; recitation, 'Jesus, gentle Jesus,' William Charles Jones; recitation, Fy Meibl bach fy hun, John Tudor Pugh; song, 'Ar wely gwellt, Elizabeth Thomas; recitation, Diwrnod golchi, Elizabeth Jones chorus. 0 wonderful word,' Miss Ethel Jonet and Class recitation, 1 That's not the way at sea,' Thos. Edwards; recitation, (Story of a King,' Thersa Tomlinson recitation, 5 Cadw mi gei,' Henry Jones Williams; recitation, My brother John and I,' Robert Ll. George; chorus, 'Far away,' the children. The second part of the programme was composed of an exhibition of pictures with a powerful magic lantern by Mr. Goronwy Jones, Prestatyn, who had kindly volunteered to come to give the children a treat. The first number of pictures shown were of a comic nature, which' greatly amused the children. Then some temperance stories were illustrated, and Mr. Jones whilst show- ing the pictures explained them to the children. The next two were scriptural pictures explaining the history of Gedeon and Sampson, the life of Christ, and the parable of the Prodigal Son. These last pictures were very appropriate, because the grounds covered by the illustrations are the subjects for the examinations which are held next week in connection with the cause, and Mr. Jones thoroughly ca techised the children on the subjects. Several tunes were shown 'I at intervals on the canvas and were sung by the children. The children's choir was conducted by Mr. Moses Roberts, and accom- j panied by Miss Ethel Jones.

DISTRICT COUNCIL, (FLINTSHIRE). On Friday the monthly meeting of this Council was held at the Council Chamber of the St. Asaph workhouse, undei the presidency of Mr. John Roberts (Geinas). There were also'present the Rev. J. Adams, Messrs. W. C. Bell, T. Howes Roberts, Thomas Morgan, Edwin Morgan, Thomas Ellis, Miss Bennett, Mrs. Rowlands, Mr. Charles Grimsley (clerk), Dr. J. Lloyd Roberts, M edic.Officer of Health. Mr. George Bell, Sanitary Surveyor, and Mr. John Lloyd, Highway Surveyor. APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS. Dr. Roberts, Denbigh, was reappointed me- dica' officer of health, and Mr. George Bell, the Sanitary Surveyor for a term of three years instead of for one year, as has hitherto been the practice. A letter was read from the Local Government Board approving a term of three years, ANOTHER UNADOPTED ROAD. Correspondence was considered from the Meliden Parish Council, as to the repair of the road leading from Meliden to the sea shore, near Ceg-y-flbrdd. Mr. Thomas Ellis said the road was in a very bad state, and at the spot mentioned in the letter was often a pool of water during web weather. There was a great deal of traffic over the road, and if anything could be done to it by the Council it would be a great boon to residents and visitors at. Meliden. He did not think the road had ever been mettaled. The Chairman observed that this road was in the petition of many more in the district that they had refused to adopt. On the motion of Mr. Conwy Bell it was decided not to undertake the repair of the road. THE DENBIGH INFIRMARY. A circular letter was read from the chairmam of the Denbigh Infirmary, relative to the pro- posed celebration of the completion of Her Majesty's 60tb year of reign, and suggesting the wiping oft of the debt on the Institution as a fitting method of celebrating the jubilee. Dr. Lloyd Roberts said that a meeting of the Infirmary governing body had been held on the previous day, and as a result of that meeting, another letter bethought would be sent out to another letter he thought would be sent out to public bodies in the district with the object of II having a fund opened in each parish. The intention was to wipe off the existing debt, and if there was any money left after that was done, to endow afiee bed in the hospital. He thought the letter was addressed to the Council as A body and not to the members individually. Mr. Edwin Morgan spoke to the excellent use of the Institution to all classes of the com- munity and said he thought theyjiould not get a better way of celebrating the jWbilee than by placing a useful institution like this on a sound financial basis. Mr. Howes Roberts pointed out that Mr. W. Wynne would bring the matter before the next Board of Guardians, and suggested the matter ftkould be deferred, and on the motion of Mr. Thomas Morgan it was decided to adjourn the consideration of the question until the next meeting, SUPERANNUATION OF OFFICERS. A circular letter and copy of petition was submitted to th Council with reference to the Local Authorities Superannuation Bill now be- fore Parliament. The Clerk said the Bill was practically the same as that passed last year in regard to poor law union officials but to aftect the officials of local authorites which last year's bill did not do. Mr. Edwin Morgan felt disposed to support the Bill. Nothing would be taken out of the rates towards this superannuation of officers under the system proposed in the bill. I The Clerk said that depended to a large ex- tent on events. Nc separate fund would be created. The contributions deducted from the officer under the adopted scale would be paid into the general accounts of the Council, and I in case of an officer retiring on superannuation, that superannuation would be paid from the general account;. Mr. Edwin Morgan said that what he meant was that the contributions would practically be ttuch as would keep the superannuation fund, I though such fund was really established, without touching the money received in rates. The Clerk remarked that was very probable, but it would entirely depend on events. The Rev. John Adams thought as they knew so little about the provisions of bill the bill the question had better be deferred for a month, There was no particular hurry. The Clerk said the bill had passed the first i reading, Mr. Adams me-:td that the matter be left over for considerrtion at the next meeting,, Mr. Howes Roberts asked if it was probable the House of Commons would take much notice of a resolution of that Council (laughter). Any way he would second Mr. Adams'motion. The resolution was agreed to. RHUALLT QUARRY.—WHO OWNS IT. At the last meeting a committee was appoin- ted to visit the parish quarry at Rhuallt, and to report on the question of fencing it to that meet ng. Mr. A. Ll. Jones, agent of the property 1 rrounding the quarry now wrote calling he attention of the Council to the dangerous state of the place, and the defective fence. Mr. Edwin Morgan said the committee re- commended the erection of sixty yards of fen- cing on the east side of the quarry. The Rev. J. Adams raised the question of the ownership of the quarry If it was a parish quarry had that Council taken over the liability of the parish in respect to it The Chairman If in the event of an accident an action were taken, who would be respon- sible? The Clerk said that appeared to be a reopen- ing of the question, It was decided at the last meeting that the quarry should be fenced. It was clearly shown on the award as a parish quarry, and they were bound to fence one aide of it, and the owner of the adjoining land was to fence the other side. Mr. Morgan said that several people who did not live in the parish carried stone away, and the County Council used to cart stone from this place for the main roads. Mr. Adams said he knew of people who carted hundreds of tons of stones away. He contended that if they were liable for the protection of this quarry, they should also have absolute control over it, and the enjoy- ment of any emoluments that might be attach- ed to 16. The Surveyor observed that the stone from this quarry was not now used for road purposes either by that Council or the County Council. It was of an inferior quality. Mr Thomas Morgin said that sometimeago, the County Council used the stone. If this council did fence the east side, there would be a danger of animals falling over from the other side. Could not that Council make the owner fence his portion. Mr. Conwy Bell remarked that if they fenced their portion the Council would be absolved from liability. The Clerk said the award specifically stated that the owner must fence. The County Coun- cil ought to pay half the cost On the suggestion of Mr. Morgan the ques- tion was deferred, the clerk in the meantime to ask the County Council to pay part of the cost of fencing, and to inquire into the conrol over the quarry. IS THE DISTRICT TO BE RATED TO IMPROVE ST. ASAPH? A letter was read from the St. Asaph Parish Council asking the council to reconsider its decision regarding the placing of a kitch catch' at each end of the footpath at CaeBryn. If a kitch catch was too expensive, the Parish Council asked that pillars be placed at each end of the path, as an obstruction to everything but pedestrians. Mr. Howes Roberts said the idea was to make this path a footpath only. The Chairman The Parish Council can do that themselves. Mr. Conwy Bell: Why make an exception in favour of St. Asaph. We have refused similar applications from other parishes. Why should we treat these gentlemen differently ? The Chairman St Asaph is a city (laughter). Mr. Adams moved that posts be erected as requested. Mr. Thomas Ellis3 was understood to second the motion. Mr. Thomas Morgan What reason is there in all the country paying rates to nurse St. Asaph? Mr. Ellis at this point said lie misunderstood the purport of Mr. Adams' motion. He moved that they inform the Parish Council that it was within its own power to carry out the work asked for. work asked for. Mr. Conwy Bell seconded and the motion was agreed to. A DANGEROUS SPOT AT MELIDEN. Mr, Thomas Ellis ca led attention to a defective fence on the road side near Brynhyf- rvd, Meliden, on the field side of which there was a depth of six feet, and was most danger- ous. Some of the houses near drained into the ditch in this field, and in consequence of the fence slipping, the road was gradually giving way, and the ditch was filled up. The water did rot flow in it, and consequently it was in a very foul state. Mr. Bell agreed the place was dangerous, and perhaps if they approached the owners of the land, the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, the fence would be reinstated. The Clerk was requested ts write to the commissioners. ALLEGED INSANITARY PROPERTY I AT RHUDDLAN. The Sanitary Surveyor in his report made reference to certain insanitary property in Rhuddlan. Mrs. Rawlins said she was about to draw attention to this matter. During the winter months the state of affairs was a source of con- siderable discomfort to the neighbours, and might be the cause of fever in summer. When would it be attended to? Mr. George Bell remarked that the agent for the property was present. Mr. Conwy Bell said that the matter would be attended to as soon as possible. Not only would the matters complained of be remedied, but the houses would be entirely re-modelled. There was a lot of other work in hand, and as they knew, Rome was not built in a day.' Mrs. Rawlins said that was the answer she had had all the winter something should be done at once. The Surveyor was instructed to attend to the matter.

A B E R W H E E L E U. PARISH COUNCIL. AT a meeting of the above Council, held on Monday last, under the presidency of (l Williams, Esq., J. P, the appointment of Rite Collector and Assistant Overseer for the parish came under discussion. Mr. Robert Williams, Fron, called atten- tion to the pension given to Mr. Fox, the retiring collector. He protested strongly against the said pension, in which several of the other members agreed. Mr. Williams proposed to pass a resolution calling on the Board of Guardians to refuse granting the pension. The chairman herewith explained that the Board had no right to refuse it, and that they bad tried to pull it down to a certain extent, but that the Local Government Board bad over-ruled them. Therefore the resolu- tion was dropped, though the Council were unanimously in favour of it. After a long discussion, in which many of the members spoke strongly in comdemna- tion of the Government for passing the Pension Act, a resolution was passed unanimously approving of the appointment of one person as Rate Collector for the Llan- rhaiadr District as heretofore, at a salary of E80 per annum, and also approving of the appointment of Assistant Overseer for the several parishes in the district in the same person. Two of the members who were appointed to ask for subscriptions in aid of the Indian Famine Fund reported that the subscriptions amounted to the sum of S4 2&

LLANDDULAS. .THE monthly meeting of the Parish Council was held at the Reading Room, last Tuesday, the 9th instant, when there were present Councillors J.Jones, E. Jone", W. F. Jones, T. Roberts, W. Williams, and T. Williams, clerk. In the absence of the cliairmari, Mr. J. Jones was unanimously voted to the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, confirmed, and signed. The clerk was instructed to write to Mr. Bell to call his attention to the water that runs along the road opposite Pendyffryn, which is supposed to come from a leakage in the main water pipe. A letter was read from the St. Asaph (Denbigh) District Council, stating that they have instructed the surveyor to attend to the dangerous places in the parish, and make them safe in the course of this month. Notices of the parish meeting which is to be held on the 18th instant, at the Boys' School Room, were signed ready to be published. <

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