The North Wales Times

f DEATH. On Sunday morning last, the death took Place of Miss Dixon, daughter of T. «riffiths-Dixon, Esq., of Plas Elwy, from in- fluenza. Miss Dixon was only ill for a few "ays. Mr. Dixon, her father, is well-known throughout the Yale of Chvyd. He lived for toauy years at Nant Hall, Prestatyn, and afterwards at Dolben, being secretary to the y-C-H., and a keen sportsman himself. The hnieral took place on Thursday last, and the j?°dy was conveyed, and laid to rest, in the latnily vault at Meliden churchyard.

DEATH OF AN OCTOGENARIAN The dismal sound of the Cathedral bell, on "Unday night, revelled the news of the death, Torquay| of Mrs. Hughes, relict of the late **ight. ptev. Joshua Hughea, Bishop of St. She had of late years resided at the *bove place, and died on Saturday last at the dvanced age of 99 years. Her remains were Interred at the Cathedral churchyard on Thursday last.

4 THE NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN. As briefly announced in our last issue, the SptoUal meeting of the Denbigh and North jtyst Wales Branch of the above society was at the Nationals Schools, on Thursday 16th inst. Col. Heaton, Plas Heaton, Presided, and there was also on the platform j °1* and Mrs. West, and Mr. J. R. Kelly the Central Executive Committee. Aaere was a fairly large attendance. annual report was read by the hon. Mr. A. Foulkes Roberts, solicitor, Den- 'QL1 ac<^ was unanimously adopted. i/>hort addresses were then delivered by Jf.Kelly, and by Col. West, the latter of said that he was sorry that Mr. the director and secretary of the k jety was not able to be present, but they (M. a S°°d substitute in Mr. Richards Kelly Wieers). It was not usual to propose a vote J thanks to a deputation, therefore, he V&Uld not do so. He thought it was Rogatory to the generosity of the public only £ 50,000 had been subscribed l^ards the funds. The society was doing State what the state could not do. jJjfy did not go to break up homes, but fduced parents to keep respectable homes j.r their children (cheers). When they came insider what enormous good the Society ^as doing, they would find that it was well of support, and he believed that it ^8ht to be heartily supported, and he tr^ed that everyone present would do l)0Hbest to obtain subscriptions, no matter ej Stoall, towards the funds of such an {LeUent Society. During the past year 0/ branch had dealt with 158 complaints, *vhich 115 were warned, 40 prosecuted, 3 were dealt with, otherwise, and 560 •jildren were involved. God only knew 2«at pain and suffering these poor children .ould have gone through but for the Iuspec- tal' interfering. H e hoped that a substantial jtoount would that day be subscribed to the vJhds of the Society. He believed that the people were naturally a peace-loving Coll- 'aw*abiding people, but in the large Uiery districts there was a great need for .Society. He had great pleasure in °ving the following resolution:—'That the toting, having heard of the work done in locality and throughout the land by th Q^ional Society for the Prevention of a ^lty to Children, heartily approves of »t work, and commends it to the generous f^Pport of the humane and patriotic public' Pplause). ^anon Lewis seconded the resolution, was carried unanimously. Cornwallis West also addressed the and said that she considered jjjielty to children one of the worst sins, left P'eaded for the poor children who were U ? the charge of some women who did £ are whether they lived or died. In the He l branch they had had 16 cases, 14 of tetf 6ct an(* 2 ill treatment, 3 were prosecu- gg1 and the rest were warned; there were p eWldren involved. Mrs. West also pro- a vo^e thanks to the Chairman, cr was carried, and the meeting then "alnated. ^8 an afterthought, the president (Col. |jj at°n)5 stood at the door with his hat in ji0 ^and, and the amount there raised came 17s. 0d. Among the subscribers were J*? Florentia Hughes, and Mrs. Main- Brynbella.

BOARD OF GUARDIANS. toe fortnightly meeting of the above Board Place at the Workhouse, St. Asaph, on the y*- Mr. T- Howes Roberts presided, and Were also present the Rev. John Adams, Joars. Joseph Lloyd, Samuel Perks, Morris sanhS' John Evans, and David Roberts, (Llan- tOan), A. Foulkes, T Pierce Hughes, Gwilym (1)J^y» Joseph Roberts, and Hugh Williams h^igh), John Kerfoot, John Pierce, R. Jo^lyn Jones, Hugh Jones (Bylchau), William tj0es and Hugh Roberts (Llanefydd), Thomas H. J^JTrefnant), Thomas Evans, John Lloyd, cL 'Williams (Dyserth), Thomas Jones (Byl- l4h ^°hgrt Griffith (Llanfair), J. D. Jones J, rSrgele), P. Mostyn Williams, Joseph Jones, ■^ol PariT (Bettws), Owen Owens (Cefn), ^e/>ert Parry (Bettws), Mrs. Mary Jones, MiBS ley)»ett, with the Clerk (Mr. Charles Grims- THE HOUSE. httn ^ast8r reported that the number of 5. P.ers last board day was 137; admitted since, 7 remaining in the House thiB 135; corresponding period last year, 140; in»^Se> 5. NurnL -• of vagrants relieved dur- e fortnight, 15_ "xs against 151 the cor- P°nding fortnight J year. ILLNESS OF THE CHAIRMAN. tljg ^tter was read from ^fr. Edwin Morgan, hiu i "airnaan of the Board, Siting that he and acjj^ily were at present sieving at Mold for tojj and he intended soon t<> go to Learning Th r for the benefit os his health. Chairman said they were all glad, no to hear that Mr. Morgan was now able about (hear, hear). T TENDERS FOR CONTRACTS. too,}9 blowing contracts for the supply of V?er bearing apparel, &c., for the inmates e accepted J°nes and Son, St. A.saph—Bread, l>et g ^°ur, |d per lb.; flour, Frost xx, £ 1 5s. «d. n > oatmeal, £ 1 2s. 6d. per sack; cheese, 2^ *!er lb.; coffee, Is. 3d. per lb. currants, s- 9d splic peas, 9s. 3d. per cwt. rice, s°da o per cwfc- > paraffin oil, 6d. per gallon, Per cwt-; candles, 3d. per lb.; ■. Mr T?,.38-4^ Per lb. e<l) i mia,d Da vies, Denbigh—Meat (home Meaperlb- ■J3». 6drl" J°nes a»d Son—Sugar (moist), siri1 Cwt'; ^oa^'i4s-Per cwt' 111 us" ^°ttli»H » per » xx Pale soap, 18s. per cwt.; ib. P» 6d. per cwt.; pepper lO^d* Powell, St. Asaph-aoal, 13s. 2d. Mr. John Davies-New milk, 9d. per gal- 2 lon. Mr. Edward Parry, St. Asaph-Coffins for the parishes of Bodelwyddan, Bodfary, Cefn, Cwm, Dymeirchiou, St. Asaph, and Waen, 12s. 6d.; for Dysertli, Rhuddlan, Rhyl, Meliden, and Prestatyn, 13s.; for the Workhouse, lis. each. Mr. R. VauQhan, Denbigh-For the parishes of Bylchau, Denbigh, Henllan (urban), Llan. nefydd, Llansannan, and Trefnant, 14s. 6d. Mr. Edward Ellis, Abergele, for the parishes of Abergele (urban and rural), Llanddulas, and St. George, 14s. Mr. Joseph Evans, Llanfair-For the parishes of Bettwsynrhos and Llanfairtalhaiarn, 13s. Mr. W. G. Jones, St. Asaph-Flannelette, 5fd. per yard; grey blankets, 6s. 3d. each hand-knitted woollen stockings for men, 2s. lid. per pair; do. for women, Is. Hid. Mr. T. J. Williams, Denbigh, Melton cloth for girls' frocks, llM. per yard. Messrs. Roberts and Co., St. Asaph-Red and white quilts, 5s. 9d. Messrs. Jones Brothers, Denbigh Grey calico, 4Jd. per yard. Mr. Edward Barlow, St. Asaph-18 pairs of men's shoes, 8s. 6d. per pair 12 pairs women's shoes, 5s. lid.; 12 pairs girls' shoes, 4s. Messrs. Pierce and Jones, Rhyl-printing. EXTRA REMUNERATION. The Assessment; Committee recommended that the Clerk be paid 1:60 for his extra services as clerk to the Committee for the past year. On the motion of Mr. Joseph Lloyd, seconded by Mr. A. Foulkes, the recommendation was adopted. ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION AT THE WORKHOUSE. A letter was read from the Local Govern- ment Board, enquiring if the Guardians had ar- rived at any decision in the above matter. The Chairman said this subject had been referred to the Visiting Committee, who were waiting for the recovery of the Chairman before proceeding. It was decided to reply to the above effect to the Local Government Board. SUPERANNUATION OF THE LATE COOK. Another letter was read from the Local Go- vernment Board, with reference to the question of whether the late cook, Mrs. Cowen, is en- titled to superannuation allowance in respect of her office, and enquiring ako whether the medical officer of the Union had given Mrs. Cowen a certificate showing that she was inca- pacited at the time she left St. Asaph. Owing to the absence of the Medical Officer, no information could be had on the subject, and it was consequently adjourned. This was all the business of public interest.

ST. ASAPH (DENBIGH) RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. Mr. Joseph Jones presided at the monthly meeting of the above Council on Friday, the other members present being :—Messrs. Morris Jones, John Evans, David Roberts, Llansan- nan; William Jones and Hugh Roberts, Llan- nefydd Robert Griffith, Llansannan; Thomas Lloyd, Trefnant; A. Foulkes and John Ker- foot, Abergele; J. D. Jones, St. George; Hugh Jones and Thomas Jones, Bylchau; J. T. Parry and Robert Parry, Bettws, with the Clerk (Mr. Grimsley), the Medical Officer (Dr. J. Lloyd Roberts), the Inspector (Mr. George Bell), the Surveyor for the Abergele District (Mr. John Williams), and the Surveyor for the Llannef. ydd District (Mr. John Davies). THE APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS. On the motion of Mr. William Jones, seconded by Mr. John Evans, the Medical Officer of Health, the Inspector, and the Surveyor for the Llannefydd Sub-district, were appointed to their various offices upon the terms agreed upon at the last meeting. THE ABERGELE SURVEYOR AND HIS SALARY. AN INCREASE GRANTED. The Surveyor for the Abergele District (Mr. John Williams) applied for an increase in his salary from 965 to £89 per annum. The application having been put to the meet- ing, Mr. Morris Jones asked whether it would be in order to consider the subject, the Council having only recently dealt with another similar application from Mr. Williams. The Clerk said it was in order. The applica- tion previously made by Mr. Williams was for an increase of 935, viz., from zC65 to £100; That was refused, and now he came before the Coun- cil with an application for an increase of £ 15. The alteration of the sum made it in order. Mr. John Kerfoot proposed that the advance asked for be granted. Mr. Williams had 140 miles of roads in his district, and to look after the roads properly required him to keep a horse, In his opinion, £ 65 was rather a small salary to do that. Replying to a question, Mr. Williams said that the mileage was 130 and not 140 as stated by Mr. Kerfoot. Mr. J. D. Jones, in seconding the motion, said he did so on the stipulation that Mr. Wil- liams did his work better in the future than he had hitherto done. Sixty-five pcunds was too small for a man who did his work well, and to keep a horse at the same time. Mr. Owen Owens, whilst supporting the in- crease proposed by Mr. Kerfoot, pointed out that the people about the upper portion of Bettws parish were complaining greatly as to the way Mr. Williams did his work. He visited that part of his district so seldom, that the residents hardly knew him (laughter). Mr. Hugh Jones proposed, as an amendment, that an advance of JE7 10s. instead of jE15 be made, and if Mr. Williams did his work effici- ently in the future, he would not object strongly to the full amount asked for being granted. The Surveyor said he was quite willing to carry on his work in a more thorough manner, as suggested by Mr. J. D. Jones, but, at the same time, he wished to point out that hitherto he had endeavoured to economise the rate- payers' money, that is, it would be impossible to make the roads better without incurring further expenditure. Mr. Thomas Jones said that, unless the Sur. veyor did his work properly, the Council should do away, with his services, and not raise his salary. Mr. Morris Jones proposed, as a further amendment, that the salary:remain £65. If there were complaints as to the way the Sur- veyor carried out his duties, why should his salary be raised ? Mr. Foulkes said that, had Mr. Hugh Jones not proposed an increase of 97 10s., he fully intended to mention 95 as the amount of the increase. He questioned whether the Council would be justified in making this advance, and the Surveyor himself knew perfectly well that fifty or sixty would apply for the office were it advertised. If Mr. Williams was a younger man, he could go over nearly all the roads with a bicycle, so that the cost of travelling would be indeed very small. He would suggest that the salary be advanced from 965 to 970. Mr. Hugh Roberts seconded the amendment proposed by Mr. Morris Jones, and, ultimately, Mr. Foulkes agreed to the proposal of Mr. Jones, viz., that the salary be £72 10s. A vote was then taken, the members voting in the first instance either for f,72 10s. or against. The result was as follows:—For jE72 10s.: The Chairman, Messrs. Thos. Lloyd, Hugh Jones. Robert; Griffith, J. D. Jones, Owen Owens, A. Foulkes, and John Kerfoot—8. Against: Messrs. David Roberts, Morris Jones, William Jones, John Evans, Hugh Roberts, and Thomas Jones-6. Messrs. Robert Parry and J. T. Parry did not vote either for or agai^«t Another vote was then taken, the sums being jE72 10s. and £ 80. Eleven voted in favour of the former, and 4 the latter, and the salary of the Surveyor will, therefore, be 72 10s. THE SEWER OUTLET AT LLANSANNAN. A letter having been read from Messrs. Jones and Roberts, solicitors, Llanrwst, as to the terms of the proposed sewer outlet at Llan- sannan, it was decided, after some discussion, to defer the subject until the next meetingt and that an endeavour be made in the mean- time to come to definite terms with the owner of the land. THE PROPOSED BRIDGE AT DAWN. The next business was to consider the Sur- veyor's report as to the proposed bridge near Dawn, Bettws Abergele. The river over which this bridge is proposed to be erected forms the boundary between the St. Asaph District and the Conway Rural District, and it was now announced that the Surveyor of the Conway Council did not consider that a bridge was necessary. Upon this, the matter was further adjourned with the view of arriving at some understand- ing between the two Councils. LLANFAIR TALHAIARN WATER SUPPLY. It was decided that the proposed water sup. ply at this place be analysed before any further steps are taken in the matter. THE BETTWS WATER SUPPLY. A further discussion took place with refer- ence to this long standing difficulty, the decision now arrived at being, to forward the scheme adopted by the Bettws Parish Council to the Local Government Board for approval. A LLANSANNAN CULVERT. The Surveyor for the Llannefydd district submitted a report as to the construction of a culvert over the river Greiniog at Llansannan, and it was agreed to submit the same to the Parish Council for their observations. FINGER-POST AT TREFNANT. A letter was read from the Trefnant Parish Council in favour of the erection of a finger- post near the railway bridge, Trefnant, at the junction of the roads leading to Bodfary and Tremeirchion. This was all the business of interest.

DENBIGH. DISTRICT NURSE INSTITUTE. The annual meeting of the above Institu- tion was held at the Council Chamber, Town Hall, on Saturday afternoon, and amongst those present were Mr. T. Gold Edwards (chairman of the committee), Mrs. Frank Wynne, Mrs. Lloyd Williams, Miss Griffith, Mrs. Harrison Jones, and the Rev. Dan Davies (rector), members of the com- mittee, Dr. J. R. Hughes (ex-officio mem- ber), Mrs. Humphreys Roberts (the lady superintendent), the Missess Townshend (Caedai), Mrs. Fred Roberts, Mrs. Davies (the Rectory), the Misses J. P. Lewis, Mrs. Harrison (Goppa), Miss Gold Edwards. Mrs. Gee, Mrs. Clough, Miss Mmia Jones, Mrs. Thornborough Jones, Mrs. Thomas (Post Office Lane), Mrs. Wynne (Ystrad Cot- tage), Miss Humphreys Roberts, Mr, Thos. Ashford, Mr. Humphreys Roberts, and Col. Lloyd Williams. The Rector proposed that Mr. T. Gold Edwards should take the chair in tbeabsence of the Mayor. If they hunt the country it would be impossible to find a better substi- tute than Mr. Gold Edwards (applause). Mra. Frank Wynne seconded, and the motion was unanimously agreed to. Mr. T. Gold Edwards, in taking the chair, explained that the Mayor hoped, and fully intended to be present that afternoon, but another important engagement had pre- vented his attendance. In his worship's absence, it gave him great pleasure to preside at the meeting (applause). The Chairman then read the following annual report:— The committee has much pleasure in pre- senting to the subscribers its eighth annual report of the work carried on by the Institute during the past year. It is satisfactory to record that Nurse Williams' services continue to be much appreciated both by the poor and private patients, and although there has been no epidemic, her time has been fully occupied, having, in addition to her usual work, bad several surgical and a few typhoid cases to attend to. There have been 91 cases under her care during the year, and she has paid 3,159 visits. The gross receipts for the year amount to £87 15s. 8d., and the expenditure to JE89 4s. 6d., showing a deficit of JEl 8s. lOd. The committee gratefully acknowledge the receipt of £7 6s. to the funds of the Institute, being part of the Offertory received in St. David's Church at the Mayor's special service held on the 1st of March last year. The Institute was visited in May by Miss Peter, Inspector of Rural Branches, and in November by Miss Franks, who, owing to the great increase in the num- ber of associates affiliated to the Jubilee Institute, has been appointed Assistant Inspector for Wales. Both inspectors expressed themselves well pleased with all they saw of the nurse's work, and satisfactory reports have in consequence been received from head quarters. There have been two changes in the Board of Management during the year, it having been proposed at the last annual meeting that the names of Mrs. Evan Pierce and Mrs. Charles should be added to the number already on the committee. The committee begs to thank most hearti- ly those ladies and gentlemen who have so kindly sent at various times gifts of clothing, nourishment, &c., for the use of the sick poor. T. Gold Edwards, Chairman. A. Humphreys Roberts, Lady Superintendent.. 1. G. Wynne Edwards, Hon. Sec. R. E. Hughes, Treasurer. March, 1899. Having read the report, the chairman proceeded to say that with regard to the nurse, of whose services the committee re- corded their appreciation, it was impossible for him to speak too highly (applause). Anyone who went amongst the poor people of the town would at once know how much she was appreciated by those who availed themselves of her services. All spoke kindly of her. Of course, it was easy to visit the sick, but Miss Williams was doing something more than the mechanical work of a nurse. Sympathy went very far to assist the patient in getting through the long days and nights of his suffering, and not only did Nursa Williams do "the mecha nical part of the work thoroughly well, but she also devoted not a little time in cheer- ing the patients in their state of ill-health (cheers). He took this opportunity of ex- pressing the appreciation of the committee and himself of the services rendered by Miss Williams, and hoped that she would long be spared to continue her good work (cheers). As to the finances of the associa- tion, he could only say that they existed, and were not in debt (applause). He should like to see the subscriptions increasing, and no doubt, a little exertion in inducing others to subscribe, would result in this object being attained. The chairman concluded by proposing the adoption of the report. The Rector said he had great pleasure in seconding the adoption of the report, and in doing so, wished to endorse tbe remarks w.hich had just fallen from the chairman. Personally, he felt a little bit guilty in this ,matter, as he had not been a very faithful member of the committee, and felt almost as an outsider. As regards the work of the association, it was a remarkable fact that the nurse should have paid no less than 3,159 visits to the houses of the poor people during the past year (hear, bear). This spoke far more eloquently than words of the energy brought to bear by the nurse ou her work (applause). He had great pleasure in seconding Mr. T. Gold Edwards' motion. Dr. J. R. Hughes in supporting the motiou, said he was glad to see that their finances were in such a comfortable and happy position, and this brought him to a suggestion which he ventured to make two or three years ago, viz, the desirability of amalgamating this association with a home institute, or nurses' home for this immediate locality. Nobody knew better than the medical profession of Denbigh how very much wanted this home was. Speaking for himself, and he was sure, the other medical men in the town would speak in the same terms, he might say that hardly a week passed bywhen theywerenotin great distress for nurses. They hunted high and low- went to Liverpool and Manchester, and could not find any, and the amalgamation of the association with such a home as he now suggested, would be a great benefit and great comfort to the surrounding district He did not know of any except at Rhyl, and it was to be hoped that some of the ladies would take a hint, and endeavour to get a lady to establish such a home. If this were done, there was plenty of scope for any number of nurses to be taken under her charge. Nurse Williams, of course, had done admirable work, but she could not supply the requirements of the locality, and perhaps she could be induced to open a home of this nature in the town. He was sure it would prove remunerative, and would confer an infinite boon on the middle classes, as the present institution did on the poor (applause). The Chairman said the question men- tioned by the doctor was a very large one, and one they, as grepresenting the Nurse Institute, could hardly take up now, what- ever they might do individually in the mat- ter. The Jubilee Nurse's Institute, and a nurses' home were quite distinct, and as they in Denbigh were doing very well at present, it would be better, in his opinion, to leave well alone as far as the institute was concerned. A nursing home would be an excellent thing, and if Dr. Hughes could induce some of the ladies to go in for one, they would be delighted. There was a want for it, no doubt, as nurses were not the fashion, but a necessity of the day (hear, hear). The motion was then put to the meeting, and carried unanimously. The next business was the election of members of the committee and officials. The Chairman remarked that Mrs. Hum- phreys Roberts took such keen interest in the branch that he hoped she would under- take the duties of lady superintendent for another year (applause). He did not know what they would do without her. Mrs. Wynne Edwards, he regretted to say, had sent a letter in which she desired to be re- lieved of the office of secretary. He bad seldom been associated with one who took greater interest in her work than Mrs. Wynne Edwards as secretary (hear, hear). Her arrangements were always perfect. In fact, the official part of the work was ad- mirably done. They received her resigna- tion with very great regret. Col. Lloyd Williams proposed the re-elec- tion of the old committee, and that the thanks of the meeting be recorded for their services in the past year. The motion having been duly seconded, was unanimously agreed to. The Chairman said he never met a commit- tee which had been more punctual in their attendance than this committee (applause). As the clock struck three, they were present to answer for themselves. He commended their punctuality to many other committees in Denbigh, who, having been summoned for three o'clock, often turned up half an hour later (laughter). Mrs. Humphreys Roberts moved, and Mrs. Harrison seconded, that the thanks of the meeting be given to Mrs. Wynne Ed- wards for her faithful services. The motion was agreed to. Mrs. Harrison proposed, and Miss Lewis seconded, that Miss Amy Wynne Edwards be appointed the new secretary. The Chairman: Is there any other candi- date you wish to nominate for this valuable appointment ? (laughter). Miss Edwards on being asked to under- take the duties, said she would be very glad to do so, and she was then elected to the office. Miss Franks, the Assistant Inspector of Nurses for North Wales, then delivered a brief address on the work of the institute, in the course of which she said it required the best nurse to make a successful district nurse. She was exceedingly pleased with the way Nurse Williams had done her work in Denbigh, and not only of this, but of the pleasure with which everybody greeted her (hear, hear). The work going on in Wales was increasing rapidly, and there were now 50 nurses engaged in different parts of thp Principality, and this year, there were six or seven new districts applying for nurses (applause). As to the home for nurses, it would be a very good thing for Denbigh to have such a home, but she did not think that the district nurse should open such a home. In conclusion, the speaker again expressed her satisfaction with the way the work was being carried on in Denbigh (hear, hear). Dr. Hughes, in proposing a vote of thanks to the chairman for presiding, said they all knew of the interest he took in the institute. His heart and soul was in the work, and he did all he possibly could to as- sist the committee in carrying on this movement (applause). He sincerely hoped Mr. Gold Edwards would be spared for many years to continue his good work (hear, hear). Mr. Humphreys Roberts seconded, and said they all knew that Mr. Gold Edwards had to take care of his health, but notwith- standing this, if they had a record of the attendance at committee meetings during the past year, they would fiud his name near the top of the list, if not at the very top (applause). They were indebted to him, not only for taking the chair that after- noon, but for his able assistance to the committee during the year. The motion was carried with acclamation. The Chairman in acknowledging, said they must distinctly understand that the obligation was on his part. He had been associated with this little institution from its inception, and always considered it a privilege to take part in its work, and as long as his health would permit, he would continue to do so (applause). Mrs. Humphreys Roberts said it. was a great privilege to have Mr. Gold Edwards associated with the association, as his name alone was a great help to them, and be side that, he always found time to devote to the interest of the branch. There was no trouble too great for him. The commit- tee were also greatly indebted to the ladies and others whose names were down in the list ot subscribers, and had also given nourishment to the patients. They had only to ask, and they got the required article (applause). In conclusion, she wished to say that the committee would be very glad to receive any subscription (laughter). I The Chairman I will set a good example, and pay my subscriptions now (laughter and applause). Col. Lloyd Williams paid a high tribute to Mrs. Humphreys Roberts for her excel lent.services, and proposed that the thanks of the meeting be given to her. Mrs. Frank Wynne seconded. The Chairman said it was impossible to get words to adequately describe Mrs. Ro- berts' services. Mrs. Humphreys Roberts said it was a labour of love, and it was always a great pleasure to her to be able to do it. The motion was then put to the meeting, and carried nem con. This brought the business to a clo=e, but before dispersing, several of those present subscribed to the fund.

CORWEN. ,r- BOARD OF GUARDIANS. Friday, March 17th.—Present: The Rev. Ivan T. Davies (Vice chairman) presiding Miss Hughes and Messrs. John Lloyd, and R. R. Roberts, Corwea; Isaac Hughes, Gwyddel- wern W. E. Williams, Llangar John Hughes and Owen Evans, Llandrillo George F. C. Yale, Bryneglwrys; William Ellis and John Williams, Llangollen (rural); J. Nanson, Miss Edith Barker, and Mrs. Roberts, Llangollen (urban); Messrs. J. D. Jones, Llanfihangel G.M.; D. W. Roberts, Llantysilio; E. O. V. Lloyd, Rhagatt; Thomas Hughes (Clerk); Dr. Horatio E. Walker; Messrs. E. Derbyshire and E. Foulkes (Relieving Officers), and Mr. R. Williams (Master). STATISTICS. Out-reUef administered during the past fort- night—Corwen district, per Mr. E. Derbyshire, 956 8s. 6d. to 207 paupers; corresponding fort- night last year, 960 15s. 4d. to 236 paupers. Llangollen district, per Mr. E. Foulkes, E56 13s. 6d to 241 paupers; corresponding fortnight last year, £58 12s. to 262 paupers. CORRESPONDENCE. A letter was read from the Local Govern- ment Board confirming the advance made in the Master's salary. Also the vaccination con- tracts were returned approved of. THE NEW BUILDINGS AT THE WORKHOUSE. The Surveyor certified an instalment of JE120 due to the contractors on account of the new buildings at the Workhouse, and a cheque for the amount drawn. TENDERS FOR PROVISIONS, &c. The tenders of the following for provisions, &c., for the Workhouse for the ensuing six months were accepted :— Grocery-Mr. D. Davies, Corwen. Beef and Mutton-Mr. Lewis Edwards, Cor- wen. Butter and Milk—Mr. John Owen, Glan Alwen. Bread-Mrs. Humphreys, The Queen's. Drapery-Mr. Jonathan Davies, Commerce House. Coal-Mr. J. Watkin Jones, Corwen. Petroleum—Mr. Samuel Jones, Corwen. Mr. R. R. Roberts gave notice that when Committees are appointed he will move the appointment of a Contract Committee. VOTE OF CONDOLENCE. The Chairman referring to the great loss felt in Corwen and neighbourhood by the sudden death of Mr. Owen Lloyd, Waterloo House-a gentleman who interested himself very much in all public matters, and was popular with all part- ies, and he moved that the Board's expression of sympathy with Mrs. Lloyd and family be re- corded on the minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. E. O. V. Lloyd, and carried unanimously. MASTER'S REPORT. The Master reported that Mrs. Lloyd, Rhagatt, had kindly sent a parcel of magazines for the use of the inmates. A vote of thanks was passed to Mrs., Lloyd for her kindness. RELIGIOUS SERVICES IN THE WORKHOUSE. In reply to Mr. R. R. Roberts the Master said that the inmates were allowed to attend service at their own places of worship. The clergy and the ministers of the town called at the House occasionally to hold services with the sick. It was resolved to ask the clergy and minis- ters of the town to visit the Workhouse as often as they could find it convenient for the purpose of holding religious services. NEW DOORS, &c. It was left to the Clerk to invite tenders for making the new doors, &c., in the Workhouse recommended by the Visiting Committee.

EDEYRNION RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. Friday, March 17th.-Present: Mr. R. R. p Roberts (Chairman); Miss Hughes, Dr. Jones, Messrs. John Lloyd, Corwen; Isaac Hughes and Robert Wynne, Gwyddelwern; W. E. Williams, Llangar; John Hughes, Owen Evans, and the Rev. Ivan T. Davies, Llandrillo; Messrs. E. P. Jones, Llansantffraid G.D. Thos. Hughes (Clerk); Dr. Howel White (Medical Officer of Health), and Mr. E. Edwards (Sur- veyor). DAIRIES, COWSHEDS, AND. MILK SHOPS ACT OF 1899. A circular letter was read from the Local Government Board enclosing a copy of the Dairies, Cowsheds, and Milk Shops Order Of 1899, together with the model regulations for the inspection of cattle in dairies, for prescrib- ing Land regulating the lighting, ventilation, cleansing, drainage and water supply of dairies and cowsheds in the occupation of persons fol- lowing the trade of cowkeepers or dairymen for securing the cleanliness of milk stores, milk shops, and of milk vessels used for containing milk for sale by such persona; and for prescrib- ing precautions [to be taken by purveyors of milk and persons selling milk by retail against infection or contamination. The Inspector was directed to call round all those places who sell milk to see if the cow- sheds, &c., are kept in proper order, and to ascertain whether any person carrying on the milk business remain unregistered. REMOVAL OF HOUSE REFUSE AT CORWEN. Three tenders were received for the removal of house refuse at Corwen, and it was decided to provisionally accept that of Mr. R. Davies, Crown Hotel. Dr. Jones. Mr. W. E. Williams, and Miss Hughes, were appointed a .Committee to ar- range for a, place to dispose of the stuff carted. STREET WATERING AT CORWEN. The tender of Mr. J. E. Thomas for watering the main street at Corwen was accepted. Messrs. Thomas Griffiths, Samuel Jones, and Humphrey Rees, were appointed to act as Com. mittee in this matter. THE PROPOSED BRIDGE OVER THE DEE. Mr. H. Croom Johnson wrote stating that so much delay bad taken place in arriving at a decision in this matter, that they feared if undertaken now the cost of the work would considerably exceed the amount named in their estimate, as steel and iron work have gone up considerably since Lhey quoted, and the labour market had also advanced. The County Surveyor of Carnarvon' also wrote giving his terms for inspecting the other plans, and advising the Council on the question of the bridge. It was decided to accept the terms, and in- vite Mr. Evans to meet theBuilding Commit- tee on the day most convenient to him. DILAPIDATED PUBLIC WELL AT GWYDDELWERN. The Parish Council of Gwyddelwern called attention to the dilapidated state of the public well at the south end of the village, and begged of the District Council to take immediate steps to have the said well repaired as it is now open to contamination from surface water which flows into it, and thereby endanger the health of the public partaking of the water. Also Mr. John Hughes, one of the Councillors for the parish, who could not attend this meeting, wrote confirming the complaint of the Parish. Council, and suggesting that the walls be re- built, but before any steps be taken, that members from the Parish Council should meeb the Surveyor on the spot to suggest the besb remedy. Resolved, upon the motion of the Chairman, that Mr. Hughes' suggestion be adopted, and instructions to that effect were given to the Surveyor. RE APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS. Dr. Howel White was re-appointed Medical Officer of Health, and Mr. Edward Edwards Inspector of Nuisances for the ensuing year. GLYNDYFRDWY WATER RATE. It was decided, upon the motion of Mr. R. R. Roberts, seconded by the Rev. Ivan T. Daviesi that Miss Evans be paid 20 per cent. for collec. ting the water rate at Glyndyfrdwy for the past year. LLANSANTFFRAID WATER RATE. Mr. R. R. Roberts proposed, Mr. R. Wynnit seconded, and it was resolved that the old charges for water for domestic purposes at Llansantffraid be rescinded, and that the Super* intendent of the Waterworks shall, at the commencement of each year, prepare an estie mate of the amount of money likely to be rei quired for that year, and levy a rate for thab amount. DISPOSAL OF THE SEWAGE AT CORWEN. The Chairman called attention to the many letters received from the Local Government Board on the subject of the disposal of the sewage at Corwen, and the promises of the Council that the matter would be attended to without delay. He thought the time had come to consider the matter seriously. The terms of several engineers for advising the Council as to the best and most suitable Bcheme had been re ceived, but before deciding upon anyone he would mention the name of Mr. Wood, Of Liverpool, a very competent engineer who viraa carrying out pimilar works in connection with the Denbigh Asylum, and he moved that ha also be written to for his terms. The motion was seconded by Mr. IsaaQ Hughes, Gwyddelwern, and carried. It was also decided to ask for the terms of Mr. Gaskin, C.E., of Liverpool. LLANDRILLO WATER SUPPLY. The Rev. Ivan T. Davies called attention to the minutes of June 6th, 1896, specifying the charges to be made for water at Llandrillo. Since then the water had been connected with a bath and water closets at one house in tha village of Llandrillo. As the waterworks were made at the expense of the owners of the houses he thought it rather a hardship to levy any rate from the tenants for the use of the water. After some discussion, it was decided thati some line should be drawn as the supply would not be sufficient if many baths and water closets were made, and that for the present 5s. per annum be charged for each bath and wat closet. -:=1

BALA. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. Saturday 18th March, present Mr. Evan Jones (chairman), Miss Parry (vice), Mrs. Parry, Mrs. Morris, Messrs. R. Thomas, Robert Jones; R. Hughes, R. Davies, J. Ll. Jones, William Richards, E. M. Roberts, L. J. Davies, John Roberts, J. R. Jones (clerk), T. R. Dakila (assistant clerk). STATISTICS, The balance in the treasurer's hands wad reported to be E289 18s. 7d., and in the relievv ing officer's hands £7 15s. 6d. During the fort- night £33 16s. 6d. were expended in the relief of 151 outdoor paupers, as against 938 17s. 6d. to 177 paupers last year. THE HOUSE. The Master reported that there were 27 inmates in the workhouse last week as com., pared with 32, for the corresponding week last year, 35 vagrants had been relieved during the fortnight, being a decrease of 5 on the number relieved for the corresponding weeks last year. An application made by Joseph Evans, an inmate received from Llanfyllin Union, for an ounce of tobacco weekly was granted. Henry Phillips, a tailor who had been an "nriiate for six months, and had done a lot of work there applied for some acknowledgment as Lu wag going away on Monday. It was decided to give him 10s. Miss Parry and Mrs. Morris reported that they had visited the house that day, and found everything in order, -4& usual. Mr. Robert Jones,, enquired whether there was a return showing the number of tramps distinguishing their nationalities. Hf would like to know how mny were Welsh. T'lle clerk replied that there was nt' such atunu Returns wee made to the Local G >vsrnuj^ns Board of the number r old soldier srr.on;. this class. Mr. L. J. D&vles snqvtlted to the .••• services in the house, and at his suj^-er uv u master was requested to prepare a s^te.'n^r? for the next meeting showing, (1) the of religious meetings held during the Is y and who had change of them. (2) How inat, of inmates attend the meetings. (3) Hcv. nisy of the ministers in town are accustomed to visit the house, and the number of visits ma.ù? by them. TENDERS. The following tenders were accepted lov tiHi Michaelmas half year.f Bread-Miss Annie M. Lewis. Milk—Mr. E. Watkins. Coal-Mr. William Davies. Boots-Mr. Moses Roberts. Meat-Mr. R. Jar-ett Roberts. Grocery-Messrs. J. Parry and Co.

PENLLYN RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL Saturday, the 18th March, present, Mr. L. J. Davies, (chairman), Mr. R. Thomas (vice-chair- man), Mrs. Morris, Messrs. Evan Jones, Wm. Richards, John Jones, Robert Davies, John Roberts, E. M. Roberts, J. Ll. Jones, J. T. Edwards, R. Hughes, Robert Jones, J. R. Jones (clerk), T. R. Dakin (assistant clerk). The balance in the Treasurer's hands was re- ported to be £ 218 18?. 7d. Cheques were signed for f.38 17s. 2d. REPAIR OF DISTRICT ROADS. The Chairman asked leave to bring forward at the next meeting his motion with respect to. applying to the County Council for a grants under Section 11 of the Local Government Act 1888 towards the repair of district roads. He would be in a better position to do so then/ It was resolved upon the motion of Mr. W. Richards, seconded by Mr. J. J. Edwards, that the matter be deferred. ESTIMATE EXPENDITURE ON ROADSJ The Chairman in introducing his motion, said it would be of great advantage to have an estimate of the proposed expenditure for the repair of each road in the district during the ensuing year, and that in this connection, the, members representing every Parish could be of service in assisting the Surveyor in deter* mining the extent of repair required in each* road. The Clerk remarked that the estimates were made by him. The expenditure of the previous year formed the basis, and provision was made for incidentals. Mr. J. J. Edwards supported the motion, feJ marking that roads come under notice every meeting. He thought some arrangements should be made as to when they were to be ■ considered in much the same way as is dona | with the Cyfarfod Misol' business (laughter}*