The North Wales Times

LLANFERRES. Peter Edwards, Ty'n-y-waen John George, Coed-y-fedw; Peter Goodwin; Thomas Jones, Caerodyn Thomas i.loyd, Maeshafn; G. A. Tippet; and William Williams, Saw Mills Cottage.

LLANDEGLA. Thomas Edwards, Post Office; John Evans, Pen-y-stryt; Joseph P. Garner; Meredith Jones; Lewis Jon I s, Pen y lan; John Williams, Village; Robert Jones, The Mill; Thomas Jones, Pen Dinas; and Cadwaladr Lewis, Nant-y-cwm.

DERWEN. Joseph Davies, ShopGoch; Llewelyn Davies, Tý Ucha; Thomas Davies, Park Bach; Rev. Morgan Hughes, Rectory; David Roberts, Cefn Post; Hugh Roberts, Ptnt-y-gyne; and J. V. Williamson, Derwen Hall.

LLANELIDAN. Richard George Edwards, Garth Neuadd; John John Griffith, Pen ftordd-ddu; John Hughes, Hendre New Cottages; Edward Jones, Plas-yr-esgob; D. E. Jones, Pwll Da; R. H. Parry, Hendre New Cottages; Llewelyn Roberts, Bi-.Vnrefail William Jones, Gwern Henedd and Edward Williams, Cae Haidd.

III LLANFAIR DC (RURAL). Evan Havies, Bryn Obwst; John Evans, Llainwen Farm J. H. Harrop Rev. Basil M. Jones, Vicarage; David Owen, Tan-y-graig; R. Pugh-Pu^h; and Edward Winter, Pentre- celyn.

CLOCAENOG. John Davies, Cruglai the Rev. E. Meredith Griffith. The Rectory; John Hughes, Pen-coed- issa Thomas Owen Jones, Pen Park; Griffith Jones, Hafotfcy r Hendre Thomas Williams, Cadwgan Richard Jones, Ty issa'r cefn; John Jones, Plas William Roberts, Maestyddyn Issa; Thomas Roberts, Llanerchgron Ucha; and Edward Roberts, Maestyddyn Canol.

LLANBEDR. R. Willian s Davies, B; ynrhedyn G. Henry Denton Llanbedr Hall; John Evans, Cae Glas Hugh Jones, Fron Bellaf; John Jones, Rhiwysg; John Roberts, Plas Tower Bridge and William Taylor, Plas.

NANTGLYN. The Parish Meeting was held on Monday night. Mr. John Roberts, Penllan, was re- elected Chairman for the ensuing year; and the following gentlemen were also re-appointed:— Messrs. Edward Roberts, Wern Issa, and David Jones, Hendre, as Overseers Mr. Griffith Jones (Elldeyrn) as Clerk: and Mr. Cadwaladr Hughes, Glasmor, as Treasurer.

I-- a LLANDDULAS. The Parish meeting was held at the Boys National School on Thursday, the 18th inst., for the purpose of electing Parish Councillors. In the absence of the Chairman of the Parish Council, Mr. Issac Williams, Maes-y-don, was voted to the chair. The notice convening the meeting having been read, the Chairman re- ceived the nominations, being seven in number. After a scrutiny by the Chairman and the Clerk, all the nominations were decided to be valid. The following gentlemen were duly elected: -Peter Jones, Quarry View. Proposed by John Davies, Craig-y-don; seconded by John Roberts, Railway H ;tel. Edward Jones, Manchester House. Proposed by Thomas B Williams, 9, Taidulas; seconded by William Williams, Ty'n-y-ffordd Cottage. William Francis Jones, Caersalem House. Proposed by John Jones, Craigdulas; seconded by William Williams, Shop Isa. John Jones, Craigdulas. Proposed by Joseph Jones, Pen-y-groesffordd; seconded by Isaac Jones, Pen-y-groesrtordd. Thomas Roberts, Tal-y-bont. Proposed by ¡ John Davies, Craig-y-don seconded by Robert I 'Davies, 3, Minffordd Cottages. Samuel Valentine, Ty'n-y-wal. Proposed by Edward Jones, Manchester House; seconded by Isaac Jones, Pen-y-ffordd. William Williams, Shop Isa. Proposed by Samuel Valentine, Ty'n-y-wal; seconded by Isaac Wi'liams, Maes-y-don. The Chairman* declared the above named gentlemen elected. Samuel Valentine proposed, and Edward Jones seconded, a vote of thanks to the Chair- man, which terminated the proceedings.

LLANFOR. The Parish Meeting was held at Bala Board School on Thursday last, Mr. R. Evans, Cryn- ierth, being in the chair for the first part of the meeting, when Mr. E. Watkin, Ty'n-y-pren, gave a etailed report of the Council's work during the year. The Chairman reported that the expenditure was 96 10s. 7d., and that there was a balance in hand of £ 11 8s. lid. The Lighting and Watching Act was adopted by a majority of 29 against 7. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Price, Rhiwlas, for his kin ness in giving timber, &c., to execute improvements On the nomination of candidates for seats on the Council, Mr. Evans withdrew from the chair, his place being filled by Mr. R. W. Roberts, builder, Baa. The nomination papers were received, and each candidate withdrew from the room as he was nominated. The sub- sequent voting was as follows:— 1. Edward Watkins, Ty'n-y pren 37 2. Robert Evans, Crynierth 35 3. John Jones, Dolfeirig 33 4. Morris Jones, Frongoch 33 5. John Owen, Tv'nllwyn 32 6. T. E. Ellis, M.P. 30 7. Thomas Davies, Cwmchwilfod 29 8. W. T. Rowlands, Tan-y-coed 27 9. David Jones, Gam 25 10. D. Roberts, Llanfor 25 11. Robert Jones, Ty nant 23 12. E. T. Boherts, Ty-tan-dderwen 22 13. Robert Edwards, Cefnmeirch 21 14. R. Hughes, Cwm 19 15. J. Watkin Jones, Ty'nddol 15 I 16. D. Jones, Gaefadosr 6 17. W. Williams, Hafod-yr-esgob. 4 j As no poll was demanded, the first 13 were declared elected. A vote of condemnation on the Government Education Bill was passed, on the motion of Mr. T. W. Rowlands, Tan-y-coed, seconded by Afr. R. Williams, Garthlwyd.

LLANDDERFEL. On Thursday evening, a PariBh Meeting was eld, for the election of Parish Councillors, c., when Mr. Thomas Jones, Brynmelyn, Presided. Fourteen nomination papers were received, the undermentioned being so nomi- nated \Vilijam Edwards, Ramah Terrace; William j WVards' Ty'n-y-fron; Hugh Ellis, Pant-y- ateut; Robert Ellis, Brynbwlan; Evan F. IIFJ, Votty-wen; Shem Edwards, Brynderw; • Evans, Glan'raf on; Charles Jones, Tyddyn Isa; David Jones, Gelli, Glan'rafon; David Jones, Church Low: John Owen, coal mer- chant W. T. Owen, Plas Isa Simon Roberts, Pant-y-barcut: and Peter Roberts, Pig-y-bont. An opportunity was given to ask the candi- dates questions, and also for withdrawals, as 14 thai been nominated fu- n seats. Thereupon Messrs. E. F. Evans, Peter Roberts, and Robert Ellis, withdrew their candidature. The Chairman declared the 11 remaining can- didates duly elected members of the Parish Council for the ensuing year. The minntas of the Parish Council meetings during the year were read, as well as an ac- count of their proceedings for the same period. The advisability of adopting the Public Li- braries Act was considered. The Rev. J. J. Williams reported as to the condition of the old Library, &c., and stated that the Committee were prepared to tiansfer the Library to the j Pari h Counc 1. Mr. Williams proposed that the Parish Meet- ing adopt the Public Libraries Act, Mr. William Edwards seconded, and the motion was unani- mously passed.

LLANNEFYDD. John Williams, Plas Ucha Hugh Roberts, Plas Cwtta; Robert Roberts, Derm; Evan Owen, Penporchell-y-bont; John Roberts, Cared Fynydd; Elias Jones, Mynydd: William Williams, Glan-y-gors; William Williams, Bryngwyn and T. Foulkes-Jones, The Post Office. The new members are Messrs. John Wil- liams, John Roberts, Elias Jones, and Robert Roberts.

LLANGOWER. The Parish Meeting was held at Pant-yr-onen, Mr. Robert Jones presiding. The following were elected members of the Parish Council:— 1. John Roberts, Pant-yr-onen. 2. Edward Jones, Dol-fawr. 3. Wi liam Roberts, Cae- glas. 4. Hugh Roberts, Cae'rfotty. 5. John Cusi Jones, Llangower. 6. Edward Pugh, Pentrepiod. 7. Morris Peters, Rhyd-wen.

8 LLANUWCHLLYN. The Parish Meeting was held at the Girls' S. 100I, and the room was full of voters. Mr. J. 8. Jones, Plasdeon, presided, as Mr. L. J. Davies, Post Office, the Chairman of the old Parish Council, was a candidate for a seat on the new Council Forty-sever: nomination papers were received. The votes given each candidate were as follows:— ) 1. Lewis Jones Davies, Post Office 93 2. Thomas Jones, Tannery 89 3. William Morris, Glanllyn 84 4. Edward Watkins, Ty'nrhos. 84 5. John Morris Jones, Caergai. 83 6. Robert E. Roberts, Llan 82 7. J. Williams, Ty'nddol (St. Master). 82 8. Thomas Roberts, Ty mawr 78 9. Ed, ard Ed wards, Ty ceryg 73 10. David Williams, Rhydsarn 73 11. John Pugh, Blaenlliw 72 12. Robert Pierce Roberts, Bryngwyn 66 13. Edmund Davies, Plasmorgan 63 14. Edward Edwards, Caellwyd 28 15. William Jones, L6n 28 16. Thos. Williams, Tyddyn-yr-onen 16 17. Evan Edwards, Pantclyd. 13 18. Henry Jones, Cefnprys 13 19. Robert Jones, Coedladur. 11 20. William Morris, Cambrian 10 21. Ellis Rowlands, Ty'n-y fron 10 22. David Evans, Minffordd 4 23. John Thomas, Cloddiau. 1 24. Thomas Thomas, Cwmonen I The following withdrew their candidature :— Robert Roberts, Trawsgoed: Thomas F. Row- lands, Weirglodd ddu; Howard Williams, Dwrn-y-don; Robert Jones, Pantgwyn; David Edwards, Caecoch David Roberts, Wernddu John Evans, Nant-y-deiliau: David Jones, Pyrsau; and Edward Rowlands, Ty'nllech- wedd. A poll was demanded by David Evans, Min- ffordd; Cadwaladr Jones, Brynamlwg; T. F. Rowlands, Weirglodd-ddu; John Rowlands, Eagles Inn and Edward Rowlands, Ty'nllech- wedd. Subsequently, the Chairman of the Parish Council read a full account of the work done by the Council during the year.

LIGHT RAILWAYS IN MONTGOMERYSHIRE. AT a meeting of the Chirbury Rural District Council, on Thursday, it was decided to con- tribute £ 8,000, being a fourth share of the estimated cost, to the proposed light railway from Chirbury to Minsterley, through the Rea Valley, where it will join the Bishop's Castle branch ot the London and North Western Railway to Shrewsbury. A deputation also waited on the Council from the Montgomery Town Council asking for permission to make a joint application to the Light Railway Com- missioners for the proposed line to be con- tinued from Chirbury to Montgomery. The District Council decided that, while not objec. ting to the line being so connected, they could not see their way to at present join with the Town Council in the matter. A special meeting of the Oswestry Town Council was held on Friday, the Mayor (Mr. T. Edwards) presiding, to consider the question of granting sums of 950 and £ 2,500 to the proposed Llan- fair and Meifod. Light Railway, which will join the Cambrian system at Ardlleen. The Town Clerk (Mr. J. Parry Jones) reported that the secretary of the line had informed him that the line would cost £ 42,000, including the price of the land. The secretary was not able at present to give full particulars of the sums subscribed by private persons, but the report, so far, was very encouraging. The Montgomery County Council would be asked to subscribe a contribution of not more than 91,000, while the Llanfyllin Rural District Council would be asked to vote £ 5,000. The latter Council was reported to be favourably disposed towards the scheme. With regard to the proposed grant of £ 50, he was informed that £ 227 had been incurred in expenses so far, and the total preliminary expenses would prob- ably amount to between £ 250 and JE300. The line would be fourteen miles long. The Board of Trade had been written to on the matter, and had replied that the Town Council would be within its powers in making such an order. It was decided GO subscribe the money pro- vided the Council was represented on the com- pany, the advances not to be made until one fourth of the capital was subscribed by private persons. The Town Council afterwards went into com- mittee to consider an application from the promoters of the Oswestry and Llangynog Light Railway for an advance of £ 3,000 toward the scheme. The application was ultimately referred to the General Purposes Committee to consider and report.

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THE NEW CATHEDRAL ORGANIST. The appointment of a, successor to Mr. Llewelyn Lloyd as Cathedral Organist was made on Monday last by the Dean and Chapter. Out of over 100 applicants, Mr. Hugh Percy Allen, B.A Mus. Bac (qualified Mus. Doc.), of Christ College, Cambridge, was chosen. Mr. Allen was formerly assistant organist of Chichester Cathedral.

111 ELECTION OF PARISH COUNCILLORS. On Thursday night, a parish meeting was held in the National Schools for the purpose of nominating persons to serve on the Parish Council for the ensuing year, and there was a very large attendance of ratepayors, including Dr. Easterby, Dr. Davies, Messrs. J. C. B. Luxmore, C. Grimsley, Joseph Lloyd (junr.), J. A. Lloyd (solicitor), H. H. Cleaver, Revs. W. M. Jones, J. Ll. L. Williams, Messrs. J. P. Jones (Liverpool House), R. E. Griffiths (Gwerneigron), Robert Jones (Probate Office), H. W. Clift, W. B. Heppinstall, J. Cosmo Davies, the Misses Bennett, Mrs. Rogers (Grove House), &c., &c. Mr. Howes Roberts asked the non-electors to sit together at one end of the room, and asked for nominations. A paper was handed in, and Mr. Howes Roberts said he had been nominated, and thereupon vacated the chair. Dr. Davies was elected to the chair, and the nominations were resumed. Twelve papers w jre received, including those of ten of the retiring councillors-the eleventh, Mr. John Richard Roberts, did not seek re-election. The remain- ing two nominations were those of Mr. John Simon, tailor and draper, Chester Street, and Mr. John George, gardener, Lower Street. An opportunity was given to the electors to question the newly nominated candidates, and the question of having a town hall seemed to be the chief theme. Dr. Easterby said he thought it incongruous to rate the parishioners for the purpose of celebrating the Queen s Jubilee and he did not believe they could get sufficient subscriptions to carry out such a project. However, he would not object, if the parish itself decided for a building of the sort, to an application for a loan of 9500 or JE600 for the purpose, such as had just been sanctioned by the County Coun- cil tv the parish of Halkyn, say in twelve months time, when things had progressed a little.. Mr. J. Peter Jones spoke strongly in favour of a parish room, while Mr. Luxmore said that when the ratepayers desired such a building he would act loyally in accordance with their wishes. Mr. John Simon, in reply to Vicar Williams, said that he had heard that the last free library that they had turned out a failure, but if the ratepayers wanted one, he would endeavour to act in accordance with their wishes. A voice: Where is the money to come from for a library ? Another voice From the ratepayers, of course (laughter). The names of the candidates were then put to the meeting, with the following result:— Dr. Henry Lloyd 60 Mr, T. Howes Roberts 59 „ J. Peter Jones 56 Richard Lewis (Hafod Ehvy) 56 Charles Mansbridge 55 John Simon 55 „ Dr. Easterby 54 R. Jones (Probate Office) 54 J. C. B. Luxmore 52 J. C. Jones (Roe Gau) 48 „ H. A. Cleaver 45 j, John George 2 The Chairman said that subject to a demand for a poll, he would declare the first eleven elected. Mr. John Hughes (Roe Gau) I demand a poll. After a lapse of the statutory time, the Chairman said that no one supported Mr. Hughes' demand for a poll The act required that live persons should make the demand, unless the Chairman consented. He did not feel at liberty to grant a poll. There were only two votes for Mr. George, and the next above received 45 votes, and therefore he thought it would be an abuse of his privilege to grant a poll (loud applause). A vote of thanks to the Chairman, moved by Dr. Easterby, and carried with cheers, termina- ted the proceedings.

BOARD OF GUARDIANS. THE DENBIGH INFIRMARY AND ITS FINANCES. The fortnightly meeting of the St. Asaph Board of Guardians was held on Friday under the presidency of Mr. Edwin Morgan (chairman). There were also present, Messrs John Williams (vice chairman), Gwilym Parry, Ellis Williams, Joseph Roberts, Den- bigh; John Roberts (Foxhall); Henllan Urban Thomas Lloyd, Trefnant; William Jones, John Williams, Llannefydd; Thomas Lloyd, John Evans, Morris Jones, Llansan- nan J. W. Jones, St. George; Miss Annie B. Evans, Mr. William Littler. Abergele Urban; Messrs. Wm. Owen, Abraham Foulkes, J.Vaughan. AbergeleRural; Messrs John Hughes, Prestatyn; Robert Morris, MrSg Rawlins, Rhuddlan Mrs. Mary Jones, Mrs. Lloyd Jones, Messrs. S. Perka, W. Wynne, P. Mostyn Williams, Rhyl; T. H. Roberta, Miss Bennett, St. Asaph; Messrs. Richard Owen Roberts, Llanfairtalhaiarn, and Charles Grimsley, clerk. GIFTS TO THE INMATES. The Clerk was requested to convey the thanks of the guardians to Mr. T. Coxhead, Rhyl; Mr. Peter Roberts, St. Asaph Mr. Copping, Abergele, and Mr. Towers, St. Asaph, for parcels of papers, for the use of the inmates, and a basket of oranges from the last named gentleman. ABERGELE WOULD NOT OWN HIM. Miss Evans and Mr. Littler protested against the name of a man who did not bear the best of characters, who was reported to have been ad- mitted into the house, to be entered on the books as belonging to Abergele. They knew nothing about him, and did not think it fair that a bad character should be saddled on that parish. The Master said he did not know anything about the man, and explained that he had merely followed the directions on the admission order in filling the particulars in the book. DENBIGH INFIRMARY AND THE DIAMOND JUBILEE. AN INCREASED SUBSCRIPTION. Mr. Wynne, pursuant to a notice of motion, given at the last meeting, proposed that the contribution of the Board of Guardians to the Denbigh Infirmary be this year increased from five to ten guineas. He did not think it would be necessary for him to speak at any length to support that resolution, as they were all well aware of the amount of good and the benefits conferred upon the poor of that union by the Denbigh Infirmary. Were it 'only on that ground alone he thought they should make an effort to relieve the institution of its debt, and to put it on a better financial footing than it had been in the past. By helping the infirmary at this period in its history they would make it more useful than it even had hitherto been, and at the same time do something to commemorate this eventful year. The rate payers as a body benefited by the infirmary, and he hoped that the guardians, as their re- presentatives would support this proposition. It was an object worthy of every support, and he hoped they would unanimously agree to the resolution he placed before the meeting. Miss Beatrice Evans, in seconding the mo tion, observed that in going through the relief books, they found that many persons were nursed and benefitted through the means pro* vided by the Infirmary Committee. If the Board decided to support the resolution she be. I lieved that it would help the infirmary to the extent of more than £10 10s., as many people would follow the example given by the Board of GuardianB. In proof of that she referred to what had occurred in comwtion with the fund for providing a parish rnme at Denbigh. The Board declined to votje a guinea with the result that many people declined lo subscribe because the Board did not consider the object of suffi- cient importance to merit their support. The Chairman said he had received several letters on this matter, and he desired to bring them before the bo trd. Mr. John Roberts, Geinas, wrote stronely in favour of the claim of the Infirmary, and pointing out the large number of people who annually benefiited by the institution. He considered that every guardian was in duty bound to support this motion. Mr. Joseph Lioyd wrote enclosing correspondence that had passed between him- self and Col. Mesham (chairman of the Infirm- ary Committee). He was quite prepared to subscribe as a private individual, out of his own pocket, but strongly objected to anything being given out of the poor rates. In his opin- ion they would get more money if they organ- ised a house to house canvass. He considered that the ratepayers of Denbigh should come out with a grand subscript on-indeed they should clear off the debt of the infirmary. Since the passing of the Union Chargeability Act in 1865, the Denbigh ratepayers had bene- fited to the extent of £ 20,000. During the last financial year the Denbigh ratepayers had benefited to the extent of £ 600. It meant that other parishes had to contribute that amount towards the maintenance of the poor of Den- bigh. The Board had been abb to reduce the out relief by about £ 1,000, and he did not think that any one had suffered by the reduction, and he believed that many persons who received out relief would be better in the house. Col Mesham had replied to his (Mr. Lloyd's) letter assuring him that the Infirmary Committee had never intended that their fippeal should be the means of taxing Her Majesty's subjects and to make them pay ad,litional poor rates. It was not intended that the Board of Guardians should contribute as a whole, but that they as individuals should bring the matter before par- ish meetings, and collect subscriptions towards the Infirmary. Col. Mesham also wrote to the Board of Guardians, pointing out that the an- nual subscription might be increased th s year, as some patients received into the Infirmary were a los to the institution. The additional sum of 9250 or 9300 was wanted in annual sub scriptions. Considering the large area from which patients were received, that amount should be forthcoming. The Infirmary was not a local institution, but had a cl im on every parish in the union. It would be well if a small committee could be formed in each parish and a house to house collection made. Mr. J. D. Jones proposed that the Board do not contribute from the rates to the funds of the Denbigh Infirmary in connection with the Diamond Jubilee. He believed if the clerk or Mr. Davies would act as secretary, and take a book around to the guardians, they would get a great deal more than the extra five guineas which Mr. Wynne proposed should be contri- buted to the funds. A parish meeting had been held at St. George, and it was decided that the parish clerk should collect voluntary contribu- tions to the Infirmary. Mr William Owen seconded the amendment. Mrs. Rawlins observed that a private appeal had been made to the guardians as well as a public one. Mr. Mostyn Williams asked if the Board could recommend patients to the Infirmary for the subscription they paid ? The Chairman said that at present they sent patients to the Infirmary and were only charged 6s. per week for them. Mr. P. Mostyn Williams: If we give an additional subsciiption we can send more patients. The Clerk stated that the Infirmary Commit- tee took as many patients as the union sent. Mr. Perks thought that alone sufficient to justify an increased subscription. Mr. Gwilym Parry said he would on prin- ciple vote against the motion. He thought they should not vote public money for the pur- poses of commemorating the Diamond Jubilee. Anything that was done should be the spon- taneous and voluntary <tferinir of the public. Mr FoulVes supported the motion on the ground that the Board should do all in its power to help the institution. They should support it in their collective as well as in their individual capacity. If they did not contribute towards it, they would lose a great deal. The Infirmary received their patients and only charged 6s. per week. Mr. Howes Roberts believed some out side patients paid as much as 14s. per week. Mr. Robert Morris objected to supporting the Infirmary out of the rates, and they were not there to spend money unnecessarily. They would be able to collect among themselves more than five guineas. Mr. Rawlins considered they were sent to the Board to spend money in a wise manner, and for that reason she supported the motion. Mr. Ellis Williams expressed his surprise at hearing Mr. Morris objecting to the extra con- tribution on principle. Why did he not object to the other hve guineas being voted annually to the Infirmary. Mr. Wynne replying said he did not consider Mr. J. D Jones proposal in the light of an amendment. The passing of the resolution did not prevent people contributing privately to the funds. A division was then taken, and Mr. Wynne's motion was carried by 19 votes to 9. A MORE SEARCHING SCRUTINY OF OUT-RELIEF. Mr. John Williams, the vice-chairman moved the resolution of which he had given notice that a special day be appointed in each half year to revise the out-relief list. Mr. Bircham he said, appeared to have but one complaint against them in that union, and that was that the percentage of pauperism was too high. Per. sonally he thought it was possible to make that the model union of Wales, as they found Mr Bircham had many complaints against other unions. If there was anything wrong with theii out-relief they should as guardians put a stop to it. By having a special day he believed they could afc least reduce the number of out- door paupers if not the amount ol relief. Mrs Lloyd Jones suggested that the Guard- ians of each district should go through their own relief list prior to the meeting of the whole board on a special day. Miss Evans asked if it was the intention of the vice chairman that the work of revision should be dispensed with on ordinary Board Days? "& The Vice chairman said he did not propose to do that, but he thought if they went through the whole list they would be able to deal with all the cases on one basis, and devote more time to inqu re into the circumbtances of each person as well as to find out whether there were any children who ought to contribute to the support of their parents. M. Littler observed that the out door list in Abergele was 50 per cent loss than it was ten years ago. Mr. Ellis Williams proposed that the different relief committees meet and go through the whole of their cases. Mr. Gwilym Parry thought that that was done at present. The suggestion was that the whole Board should go through the list in order to ascertain whether the rules were complied with. At present, the Denbigh committee for instance did not know what the Abergele com- mittee did. Miss Evans was of opinion that more good would be done if the Guardians would person- ally inquire into each case instead of allowing the relieving officer to do so To some guard- ians the work consisted of attending the Board meetings and hearing the "ses gone through each fortnight. If the guardians did their work thoroughly they would find their task no light one. Eventually it was decided that each district committee should go through its own list every three months, and that the Board hold a gene- ral revision every six months. THE CASE OF HAWKERS AND PAUPERS. A letter was read from Mr. Dargie, draper and outfitter, Bangor, with reference to what I had been slid at this Board a month ago, in connection with the imprisonment of Hugh Hughes, Abergele, for debt and consequent chargeability of his family to the rates. Mr. Dargie was the plamtirf in the case, and he now wrote calling particular attention to the re- marks made by VIr. Littler, as to the trade carried on by the firm oi which he was a mem- ber. He said Mr. Littler seemed to be at a loss for words evpressive enough to condemn them, and held their system of trading up as a thing to be condemned. All business firms he contin- ued, had to resort to certain measures with extreme caution to recover what was due to them, and he desired that a report of what transpired at the Bangor County Court respec- ting this case, be read to the Guardians. In that report, it was said that Mr. Dew who ap- peared for Mr. Dargie, had stated that the registrar of the Rhyl County Court had tele- graphed to say that His Honour the judge had ordered the reiease of Hugh Hughes, Abergele. Mr. Dargie desired that the court should hear what he had to say, as the officials of the court knew well that he was a most lenient creditor. In reply, his Honour said that after sending an order to Ruthin gaol for the release of the man, he had seen Mr. Dargie's letter to the High Bailiff, in which he cautioned that official not to execute the warrant if there was anything ip the circumstances of the debtor against its being proceeded with. Froiiiieriquiries, he (the judge), did not think that the debtor was a man en- titled to much consideration He did not attach hny blame to Mr. Dargie, who so far as his observation went, had not erred on the side of severity towards this debtor. Mr. Littler said he had a word or two to say on the matter, and was prepared to adhere to everything he had said concerning the desti- tution of this man's family when he was appre- hended. Miss Evans could bear him out that a child of this man had been found sitting on a seat made of five bricks. There was no furni- ture in the house, and when the boy was taken to the workhouse, he had no shirt to his back, and he was dirty and ill. Misss Evans remarked that these people should not have trusted Hughes with one pennyworth of goods. It was not right that people who only had a cradle, a pan, and few jam pots' in the house should be pressed to buy anything. It was a shame to tempt such people. She did not believe there was a bed, or even clothing in the house. Later in the day tbe wife of Hugh Hughes appeared before the Board and applied that she be allowed to take the child out of the house, where it had been some time. She was cau- tioned by the chairman and Mr. Littler against dealing with travelling drapers and hawkers, and she promised she would never do so again It was decided to detain the boy for a little time longer in the workhouse. EXTRA SERVICES REQUITED. The Finance Committee recommended, and it was agreed to vote to Mr. Grimsley £50 for his duties under the Agricultural Act. Mr. Ellis Williams, the Chairman, and Mr. P. Mos- tyn Williams, spoke very highly of Mr. Grims- leys' services in legal matters, and said that he saved the Board many heavy legal charges by his knowledge of law. IRREGULAR ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL AND THE REMEDY. I It was agreed that the School Attendance Committee should apply for power to place two Rhyl lads, who are very irregular in their attendance at school, in an Industrial School. CONTRACTS FOR THE HALF YEAR were let as follows:—Bread, flour, lump sugar, Messrs Jones and Son, St. Asaph oatmeal, cheese, moist sugar, currants, split peas, oil, mustard, soap and soda, Messrs. E. P. Jones, Son and Co.; meat, Mr. Thomas Davies, Den- bigh; tea, J Harrison Jones, Denbigh; coffee, Mr. T. O. Jones, Denbigh; coal, Yr. S. Powell, St. Asaph; milk, Mr. John Briscoe; printing, Messrs. Pearce and Jones, coffins for the work- house, and the parishes of Bodelwyddan, Bod- fary, Cwm, Cefn, Tremeirchion, St. Asaph, and Waen; Mr. Edward Parry, St. Asaph; for the parishes filf Rhuddlan, Dyserth Meliden, Rhyl and Prestatyn, Mr. John Ellis, Rhyl; for the parishes of Denbigh, Bylchan, Henllan, Llan- nefydd, Llansannan, and Trefnant, Mr. Vaughan, Denbigh; for the parishes of Aber- gele, Llanddulas and St. George, Mr. Edward Ellis, Abergele hosiery, Mr. J. T. Hughes, Denbigh and Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, Rhyl; the drapery was divided between Messrs. Ro- berts and Co St Asaph; Oakes and Griffiths, Chester and Mager and Adolph, London.

COLWYN BAY. COLWYN BAY AND COLWYN URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. THE ELECTRld LIGHT SCHEME. On Tuesd ty, a special meeting was held, Mr. T. Parry (chairman) presiding. The Clerk read a letter from Col. Mesham, urging the Council to adopt the idea of sub- scribing to free the Denbigh Infirmary from debt in celebration of the jubilee year. The Chairman said Denbigh bad done much for Colwyn Bay in the past, but their town was growing to such an extent that they ought to have a hospital of their own similar to that at Llandudno. The celebration of the Queen's reign was a suitable opportunity for the church and all the chapels, and the wealthy people of ths district, to unite and found a hospital for Colwyn Bay Rhos, and district. Mr. Blud moved, and it was carried, that the suggestion be adopted, and referred to the celebration committee. The Chairman pointed out the importance of the Council being represented at the forth- coming arbitration as to the Cowlyd Water Board dispute with reference to the extension of the mains to Colwyn Bay and Llysfaen. It was resolved that a deputation be appoin- ted. The Council was then interviewed by Mr. Clirehugh and Mr. Bennett, of Manchester, the two gentlemen whom Dr. Hopkinson had re- commended to carry out the schemes for lighting Colwyn Bay by electricity, and the provision therewith of a refuse desbructor. Mr. Clirehugh, whose scheme was preferred Li by Dr. Hopkinson, said that electric lighting, if carried out by the local authority, ought to be made a profitable undertaking, and ought to benefit the schemes. A local authority, espec- ially in a watering place, could carry out a scheme much better than a company Mr. Bevan asked if it was thought in a small town like Colwyn Bay that sufficient demand would exist to make a profit on 1:10,000 outlay. Mr. W. Davies said the Council intended to carry out the scheme, and would find custom- ers. Mr. Clirehugh said it v as invariably the case that the electric light was profitable where the gas company was a paying concern. When the lodging houses discovered the benefit of electric lighting they would mostly adopt ifc, and none of the hotels could do without it. He did not think any nuisance would be caused by having the refuse destructor at Groes Mill, as was stated by a deputation to the Council. The Surveyor (Mr. W. Jones) reported at length upon a visit to Warrington and Liver- pool to see the destructors in use there. At both places the deputation was assured by the residents in the locality that the destructors were not a nuisance, and he was convinced that the proposed works at Groes Mill would, under proper control, not be the least nuisance to Colwyn Bay. Mr. Bennett proceeded to explain the scheme, and compared it with Mr. Clirehugh's, to which course the latter objected, and emphasised the fact that Dr. Hopkinson has pronounced his the best scheme. Mr. Bennet alleged that it had been put into Dr. Hopkinson's mouth to do that. r. Ben- nett sought to prove that as to mains, illumina- ting power, and steadiness, his scheme was pre- ferable. There were some quite lively discussions between the rival Manchester electricians as to the points of their respective schemes. Mr. Bennett was surprised at Dr. Hopkinson passing a scheme like Mr. Clirehugh's with one boiler. In answer to Mr. Bennett generally, Mr. Clirehugh reported that people who live in glass houses should not throw stones.' After a protracted interview, it was decided to refer both schemes to a committee, and de- cide finally at a future meeting.

LLANYCIL. The Parish Meeting was held at Maes-y-waen on Thursday last, when the chair was occupied by Mr. Evan Jones, J.P., Bodrennig. An ac- count of the work done by the Parish Council during the year was read by the Clerk (Mr. J. T. Jones). Only eleven candidates were named, and they were declared duly elected members of the Parish Council. Namely:— Thomas Davies, Fedw Lwyd; David Davies, Tal-y-bont; Richard Davies, Pentre; Evan Evans, Gwerngeneu; Robert Hughes, Shop; Siivanus Lewis, Cynythog Isa Edward Pugh, Cynythog Bach; Rice Price, Llwyn Mawr; Edward Peters, Tynant; Ellis M. Roberts, Rhyi-yr-efel; and Thomas Williams, Fondro.

r: RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. Mr. William Jones, the Vice Chairman, pre- sided over the monthly meeting of this Council, held at the Council Room, St. Asaph, Work. house on Friday. There were also present Messrs John Vaughan, J. D. Jones, Thomas Lloyd, John Williams, Morris Jones, Richard Owen Roberts, Abraham Foulkes, William Owen, and John Evans together with Mr. Chas. Grimsley, Clerk, Dr. Lloyd Roberts, Medical Officer of Health, Mr. W. C. Bell, (for the Sanitary Inspector), Mr. John Williams, Road Surveyor of the Abergele District, and Mr. John DAvies, Road Surveyor of the Llannefydd District. There was a long agenda, but it contained nothing of much importance. The first busi- ness was the RE-APPOINTMENT OF MEDICAL AND SANITARY OFFICER. It had been decided at the last meeting that these officers shouid be re-elected for a year as hitherto and not- for a term of years as suggested by the Local Government Board. A letter was now read from the Board above Agreeing to the term of appointment. On the motion of Mr. Abraham Foulkes, seconded by Mr. John Vaughan, Dr. Lloyd Roberts was re appointed medical officer of health, and Mr. George Bell, Inspector of Nui. sances, and Sanitary Surveyor. THE CLERK'S RECOMMENDATION FOR, EXTRA WORK. This question was deferred at the last meet- ing, and now the Clerk said that the minutes would show the amount of extra work he had to perform in connection with the highway t work of the Council. A great deal of corres- pondence with Parish Councils necessitated extra work which was very different now to what it was in the past. For highway work they only allowed £ 15 whereas Mr. Wallis Davies was paid 925 a year, for the Abergele District alone. He made no offer to the Council, but expected nearly JE40. Mr. John Vaughan said that a certain fixed and inclusive salary would be far more satisfac- tory than to pay a small sum and extra re- muneration. It was very difficult for the Council to define the extra work. Mr. Thomas Lloyd said they could not very well fix upon an inclusive salary that day, because there would be a new board shortly elected. The Chairman We have another year in offise. Mr. Abraham Foulkes moved that the Clerk be paid JE30 for last year including the £ 15 already allowed. Mr. Richard Owen Roberts proposed that the matter of fixing a regular salary be left over until the new Council is elected, and that che clerk be paid the sum of 925 for last year. Mr. John Evans moved that the sum be £ 20 In doing so he saw that when Mr. Wallis Davies was clerk to the Highway Board he has to attend the meeting wherever he might have to come from, but Mr. Grimsley held several other offices and was always on the spot. Mr. Morris Jones seconded the sum of JE20. Mr. J. D. Jones thought while £ 30 was rather too much, £20 was too little, and seconded Mr. Robert s proposal of £ 25. It was decided on a division to pay £ 25 for last yet ,—that is;C15 already allowed and £10 for the extra work. The C'jrk accepted the sum, though he thoug it rather little, and thanked the Coun- cil. THE ABSENCE OF THE CHAIRMAN. The Clerk reported having rewritten to the Chairman of the Council, Mr. Joseph Jones, Llanddulas, pointing out that he had not attended tli, meetings of the Council for over six months, and that he was liable to be dis- qualified unless his absence had been caused through illness No reply had been received. Several members sai.i that Mr. Jones was suffering ill-health, and the matter was allowed to stand over. NEW ROAD TO RHYDGALED A letter was read from the Llansannan Parish Council asking the Council to repair a piece of road from Groes to Rhydgaled school. Mr. Lloyd observed that this was a new road, and asked if they had powers to take over and make new roads. The Clerk reported that they had no such power without the sanction of the magistrates, and the procedure to obtain the power was a very expensive one. Mr. John Evans remarked that some people were under the impression that the Dis riet Councillors stood in the way of adopting and making these roads and he should like the Clerk to explain the law, so that they zould convey it to their constituents. The Clerk said he would write to the Llan- sannan Parish Council explai .ing the difficulty they were in and point out to them the sec- tions of the Act of Parliament. THE ALLEGED ENCROACHMENT AT WINLLAN BACH. It was reported that the fence at Winllan Bach and which was alleged to be an encroach- ment on the highway had not been removed. The Clerk said he had given the tenant five days notice to remove the fence; but it had not been complied with. The next step would be to instruct the Surveyor to take his men to the place to remove the fence. It was decided to communicate with the landlord before proceeding to extreme measures AN EPIDEMIC AT RHYDGALED. Dr. Lloyd Roberts reported an outbreak of Measles at Rhydgaled. The attendance at the school out of a possible 47 and an average of 32, was only 10, and the school had been closed. THE BAD STATE OF THE HENLLAN AND LLANSANNAN ROAD. The Surveyor of the Llannefydd and District in his report referred to the road leading from Henllan to LI nsannan about the state of which road Mr. Howatson han complained to the las", meeting. The Surveyor said that considerable traffic passed over the road to Llansannan, and several tons were carried over it in a short time to Dyffryn Aled on lurries with narrow wheels, which considerably im- paired the road. As the road was in a soft condition, especially in wet weather, it was impossible to keep it from becoming rutted though every effort was made in that direc- tion, But when the weather became dry the road would improve He believed the road had perfect fair play. 8-nd thev could not make a good road of a bad one at once. After some conversation respecting narrow wheeled vehicles, the Surveyor was instructed to continue his attention to the road. CORRESPONDENCE LAID ON THE TABLE. A circular letter from the Rural District Council of Kings Norton in reference to power being given to local authorities to provide Crematoriums if they desired to do so, and a circular in reference to the Local Authorities Superannuation Bill, were laid on the table. The circular letter from the Chairman of the Denbigh Infirmary, was also read, but inasmuch as the Board of Guardians had voted an extra subscription this year to the Infirmary it was also passed over

Dashaway I just heard a disgraceful thin g about Corkerly. He recently became engaged, and hang me if he hasn't borrowed the money to buy the ring.' Travers (eagerly): W ho did he get it from ?'

'The dividing line between laughte nd tears,' said the maximistic boarder, is a small one.' As if we didn't know that" da.1 Ausbuty Peppers. 'Many is the time I kavs. found myself howling within agminate after I had laughed.at the teacher.'

J. T. Lloyd, PI as Meredydd John Jones, Nilig; William Jones, Caehavcd canel; H. Thomas shop and Robert Williams, pwyll. Withdrawn—Messrs. Enoch Evans, Ceic- twrch; and Robert Jones, Rhwng y ddwy afon.