The Cardigan Bay Visitor

LLANDYSSUL S'L'ORTS.—The annual sports were held at Llan- dyssul,on Weduesday and were very successful, not withstanding the wet weather which considerably affected the gate. However, the entries greatly exceeded former years. The judes were Messrs W. Lewis, County School Daniel Evans, Glan Teiti, and J. E. Joness, Wind-street; starter. Mr T Davies, Medical Hall; treasurer. Mr J. R. Harries, Metropolitan Bank hon. secretaries, Messrs J. Davies, Ashton Cottage, and S. B. Williams, the Town. Amoo the results were the following :-100 yards fiat handicap 1, Sam Thomas, Carmarthen, 2 yds 2, J. M. Lewis, Carmarthen, S yds 3, Bob Parry, Carmarthen, scratch. Three miles open bicycle handicap 1, Tom Williams, Pontypridd, 20 yris; 2, Jack Thomas, Perth, seraph 3, J. E. Griffiths. Hafod. 110 yds. Ha f-milenit handicap: 1, Thomas Thomas, Llanwenog, 40 yds 2, T. E. Jones, Llandyssul, 10 yds 3, Jack Thomas, Cil rhedyn, 75 yds. Two miles bicycle handicap 1, Jchnnie Jones, Newcastle Emlyn, 130 yds; 2, James Jones, Newcastle Emlyn, 17-3 yds 5, J. Francis, Forth, 50 yds. High jump (op-u) 1, Sam Thomas, Carmarthen 2, Jimmy Evans, Van- dyssul height. 4ft 9in. One mile bicycl" handi- cap: 1, Johnnie Jons, Newcastle Emlyn, 50 yds; 2, J. E. Griffiths, Hafod, 40 vds; 3, D. 0. Jones, Newcastle Emlyn, 1.50 yds. 440 yards fhtlhandicap; 1, D. B. Davies, Llanrlyssul, 30 ycis; 2, D. C. Jones. New Court, 40 yds 3, Sam Thomas, Car- marthen, 15 yds. Two miles bicycle handicap (members of the Llandyssul Cycling Club) Dan Davies.—In the aquatic sports, among the results were :—Greasy pole with leg of muttou John Rees, Ponttwelly. 1 "20 yards race 1, Billy Jones, Llan. dyssul 2, John Rees, Panrt-welly. Tub race: 1, Tom Evans, Llandyssul 2, Cerdin Evans. Llan- dyssul. Race for County School boys I, Gwilym Ll. Davies 2, Joe J. Davies 3, Jack Owen Jones. Duck race D. Rees, Llandyssul.

ABERYSTWYTH. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. IoDAY, JeLY 31sT. Present Mr D. Morgan, Pentrebrunnant, chair- man, presiding; Messrs B. E. Morgan, J. J. James. T. E. Salmon, and the Rev T. A. Penry, Aberystwytn the Rev John Davies aod Messrs Edward Jones, Ceulanymaesmawr J. B. MorgaD, Cynnullmawr Richard James, Henllys; W, A. Miller, Issayndre, vice-chairman George Price. Llanafan Richard Jones, Llanbadarn Upper: James Jones. Llanbadarn Lower; Thomas Powell, Llinfihangel Upper; Richards, Llanfihangel Lower; E.J. Evans. LLtngwyrdon Daniel Morris, Llanilar Thomas J iniet. and R. Davies, Trefeirig ffm. Hughes, Vaenor Upper David Lloyd, Vaenor Lower, and Hugh Hughes, clerk. Statistics.—Out-relief administered during the past fortnight Aberystwyth district, per Mr Thomas Vaughan, £-4S 2s Od to paupers, a decrease of 16s Lid on tne corresponding period last year. Llantihangel district, per Mr J. J. Hughes, £.3 4s Od to 1S9 paupers, an increase of £1 7s in relief and a decrease of S paupers. liar district, per Mr J. Morgan, £ 45 16J 0d to 135 paupers, an increase of 2 paupers and a decrease of Is in relief. Number in the House, 35 last year, correspond- ing period, 32. Number of vagrants relieved dur- ing the past fortnight, 11; last year, corresponding period, 24. Vaccination.— The Rev T. A. Penry said the bills for vaccination had cime in and he had tabulated what had been paid and what was now charged. Dr Bonsall was paid foi vaccination for the yeat ended March 25th, 1S9S, £14 12s and for the half year ended June, 1899, £:)8 13s Dr Jones was paid £1 ï 16s for the year and f30 33 for the half year. Dr Hughes was paid £1353 for the year and £2S lis 6d for the half year; and Dr Morgan, £663 for the year and JE17 10s 6d for the half year. The total for the past year was £;);3 19s and for the half year ended June, 1S99, or at the rate of the year, making an estimated difference per annum between the new and the old Act of £ 176.—Mr J. E. Evans said that did not represent the total lncrfase and the Clerk added that the vaccination officers received an increase of 61 on each case.—Mr James Jones thought farmers were going to do very well by being relieved of half the poor rates but the Government were now putting on the rates.—Mr J. B. Morgaa Mid the farrbers would ultimately be in their old position as regarded rates and Mr James Jones added that it was robbiBg Peter to pay Paul.—Mr J. B. Morgan suggested that the figures should be sent to the Local Govern- ment Board and the Rev T. A. Penry said there was a memorial by the Blackburn Union laid before the last Board asking for power to reduce the minimum. — Mr E. J. Evans said he would look the matter up and move on it at the next meeting. Wife Desertion.—Mr Salmon asked if the reward Of £5 fcr the discovery of John Hughes who had deserted his wife and four children had been etfectual and Mr Joseph Morgan replied that he had heard nothing of any discovery.—Mr Silmon then said he would give notice that he would move at the next meeting that out relief should be given to the wife on t he same basis as was given to wiiows, 2s per week for each child.—Mr Hugh Hughes said he understood that the husbaud sailed for America on the 15th April.— Mr Salmon added tnat the wife and four children were now starving but Mr James Jones replied that the wife wa3 keeping house for her father. Payment of Paupers. — Mr E. J. Evans said he would at the next meeting ask the relieving officers if it was their practice to pay weekly at their stations. TOWN COUNCIL, TUESDAY, AUGUST 1ST.—Pre- sent Councillor John Jenkins, ex-mayor, pre- siding Aldermen David Roberts, Peter Jones, W. H. Palmer, and Captain Doughton Coun- cilforsC.M. Williams, R. Peake, Evan Hugh James. T. E. Salmon, Isaac Hopkins, R. J. Jones, G. Croydon Marks Messrs A. J. Hughes, town clerk Rees Jones, borough surveyor and H. L. Evans, borough accountant. THE MINUTES. When the minutes were being read, Mr PEAKE raised a question as to the record concerning Mr Evan Hugh James's neutrality, when Mr C. M. WILLIAMS remarked that Mr James voted against Mr SALMON* objected to the remark. It was most unfair. The Council had not given Mr Hopkins one cent. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS said the tern's gave clearly, according to the scale, at least £60. Alderman PETER JONES said the minutes should be a record of what took place at the previous meeting. The words made use of by Mr Williams were not underlined in the minutes :1od the Coun- cil were discussing the minutes. There was a re- solution and an amendment and the only record the Council asked for was what was really before the meeting—not the remarks. Mr C. M. ILLIAMS contended that he was quite in order in saying that Mr James voted against giving Mr Hopkins £60. Mr SALMON—You are misleading. Mr C. M. W ILLIAMS —No. Happily the public understand. Mr SALMON—You don't know the public. A certain clique you know. I know them as well as yon. I have been longer in the town than you. Mr C. M. WILLI *MS-Not the same class. Mr SALMON—A better class. Mr C. M. ILLIAMS—I don't wish to knew your class. If fact, I don't want to argue with you. Mr PEAK £ —^Ir Williams, please. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS—If you can outvote you cannot do injustice. After further conversation as to what Mr Evan Hugh James did or did not, whrn the Mayor proceeded to sign, Mr Williams added—I am sorry. Mr ex-Mayor, that it rests with you to sign those minutes. Alderman PETER JOEs-Oh, what have these remarks to do with it ? Mr SALMON—Mere animosity and feeling, I say. j Mr C. M. WILLIAMS—It is you that has got that. ¡ Happily yon cannot preveut people from talking, Mr PEAKE—Order. THE AUDIT. Mr PEAI^E said he, as Mayor's auditor, had assisted in auditing the accounts during the past week. There would be a formal report by the auditors, but he thought the Council would like to know that for the first time for many year thera was, with the exception of the harbour account, a balance to the good in the bank on every account connected with the Corporation. (Hear, hear ) AN APPLICATION. An application by Mr John Jones, 17, Grays Inn- road, to build two houses of eighteen feet frontage instead ot twenty, was referred to the Finance Committee. Mr Jones explained that the walls would be of brick and therefore occupy less space tuan stone and that he intended erecting houses similar to those erected by Mr Pearce. WATER MOTOR. A letter was received fro.n Mr John Morgan, printer, saying he understooi complaints had been made respecting the vibration caused by his water motor. As soon as attention was called to the matter he took steps to discover and remedy the cause of the grievance and if necessary further steps would he taken. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS asked that the Surveyor should see that the matter was really attended to and Mr SALMON added thtt there were great complaints concerning the motor in Railway and Lewis-terraccs The SURVEYOR cotiid not see how he could give more attention to the matter than he had Mr Morgan said that he had. done all he could to minimise the friction and the noise caused by the motor. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS said it was not a question of noise only, but the colour of the water was made as black a5 Ink. The SURVEYOR added that when the matter was before the Committee he poiuted out that it was un- desirable to allow anyone to connect with the main and he now suggested that the supply should be discontinued after due notice. On the proposition of Mr PFAKE, the matter was referred to the Public Works Committee. SOBODY'S DUTY TO CARRY RESOLUTIONS OUT. A letter was read from Mr Arthur H. Yolland, advance agent for Mr Nettlefold, asking to be allowed to announce an entertainment by means of a board on the Terrace railings. Two trains con- veying his father's workmen woulrl viit Aberyst. wyth on Friday for a week end trip. The TOWN CLERK said the Council had already adopted a rule not to allow, under any circum- stances, boards on the Marine-parade. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS—I think we also adopted some rule that we would not allow trucks and hawkers to be about the Terrace but they are there all the same. Alderman PETER JONES—Possibly we may draw the attention of the police to this matter Mr C. M. WILLIAMS—It is not the duty of the Dolice to attend to the beacn. Alderman PETER JONES —The police have evi- dence aLd if they would hand it to Mr Hughes it would be immediately acted upon. I take it that it is the duty of the police to assist in every possible way. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS—And they do so. Aldermen PALMER—There are three or four men with small boxes and laces going about the Terrace and if the attentiou of the Chief Constable was called to it he would stop it. It never used to be. Now it seems that during the season we are eatsn up by these tramp. The Tuw" CLERK—I am going to ask the Council to consider certain matters in committee appertain- ing to those things. Mr AUIO-I wish you would go to Railway- terrace and get a sniff of the chip potato machines. (Laughter.) They are a regular nuisance to the locality. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS—Then where is the In- spector of Nuisances Surely we cauuot expect the police to do all our work. It was then understood that the matter would, once more, be considered in committee. AN ENTERPRISING TRADESMAN AND A NEGLIFIENT COMMITTEE. Mr Jack Edwards leader of the brass band, wrote asking permission to play 011 the horticul- tural show grounds aud the Council acceded to the request. Cap'ain Dor<IHTON asked if the band was al- lowed to "have these pamphlets out" (pro- grammes) advertising some special tradesman ? He thought that ought to be sem to. If the band wanted pamphlets to circulate about the Terrace or towo, the Council should allow something to wards the expense instead or allowing one trades- man to have the privilege of advertising his goods. Alderman PALMER suggested that the matter should be referred to the General Purposes Com- mittee but Captain DOCOHTON" said if it was re- ferred to that Committee, no one knew when it would sit. Mr PEAKE saw no harm in the programme. Captain DOUGHTON replied that there was harm in allowing one tradesman to be advert sed by a band whn tne town paid the expense. Mr PEAKE said the town did not pay the ex- pense. Captain DOCC.HTON contended that the trades- men of the town paid the band. The band had the monopoly and the town paid it. Alderman PALMER, speaking as a past chairman of the General PurPQses Committee, said the band- master was allowed the privilege of issuing pro- grames and he went round the town getting adver- tisements for it. Last year the band did not issue any programme and this year Mr Rea. said he would supply one. Mr Edwards, as leader of the band, felt that he had made a mistake and it would be for the General Purposes Committee to consider the question. He did not think the Council was in a position to stop Mr Edwards, especially if he was under anv arrangement with Mr Rea. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS thought the Council was quite in a pnsition to stop lr Edwards. Captain DOUGHTON said if Mr Edwards went about the town and got advertisements from trades- men, he would have said nothing about it; but it was not fair to allow one tradesman to have the monopoly. Without fear or favour the Council should stop it and not wait until the General Pur- poses Committee might chance to sit. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS believed there was consider- able dissatisfaction in regard to giving the privilege to one person when there were others who would like to have equal privilege. He believed that Mr Wynne was from home, otherwise he perhaps would hrre called a meeting. AS the band was paid for by the town the programme should also be provided by the town, and if the programme only was provided, the cost would not be great. There was, as he had said, considerable feeling in the town and some had gone so far as to threaten to have the amount paid to the band surcharged. Alderman PALMER thought the question should be referred to the Committee without authority to get out a programme. The cost of getting out a programme would be £:!5 or £30. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS—Nothing of the kind. Alderman PALMER added that if the band had gone round the town asking for advertisements, people would not give them, but would say, Oh, vie ill give you a sovereign," but as soon as one person got out a programme with his own adver- tisement aud was willing to spend £20, everybody was up in arms. They were complaining because somebody was more enterprising than themselves. When he had the Pier he found a great difficulty in getting advertisements for programmes, but when tradesmen saw anybody else getting out a programme with his own advertisement there was an outcry. Mr PEAKE said the Council were out of court altogether." Mr Rea distributed a programme and any other tradesman could do the same if he liked and the Council could not stop it. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS—Mr Edwards's duty was to bring the matter before che General Purposes Com- mittee. Captain DOGfHTo-Certainly. Mr PEAKE—I have a different opinion. Mr WILLIAMS—And I have a different opinion from yours. Mr PEAKE—You are getting worse and worse every Council, more and more narrow. Mr WILLIAMS—This is not narrow now. Mr PEAKE-It is very narrow. Mr WILLIAMS—I differ lroin you entirely. Alderman PALMER—I beg to refer the matter to the Committee and let them do what they will with it. Mr SALMON said he did not blame Mr Rea, but he blamed the Bmdmaster for not giving an opportunity to other tradespeople to advertise who lived in the town, paid rates, and catered for visitors. The Bandmaster was to b9 blamed for giving the monopoly to one man. Alderman PETER JOES said the matter some years ago was left entirely in the hands of Mr Rowe and half-a-dozen tradesmen joined rather than one and the programme was issued for the evening. As Mr Rea Has gone to the expense of wiving that information to visitors, he (Mr Jones) did not think the Council should take umbrage about it or make any reflection on the Bandmaster. Possibly the programme might be made a source of great revenue for the town. (Laughter.) ° Mr CROYI-ON MARKS said that two years' experi- ence showed him that it was difficult to get suffici- ent advertisements to pay the cost of the pro crammes. He. therefore, thought it hopeless to look to the band programmes for revenue. Mr FEAKE moved that the matter should be allowed to drop. Captain DOUGHTON thought that Mr Marks s "remarks" were quite uncalled for. He did not want to try to yet revenue from the town pro- grammes. What he said was that as the general body of ratepayers paid for the band, the band should not give the monoply to any one tradesman and the least thing the baud could have done was to have brought the mattel before the Committee. Mr PEAKE—Mr Edwards has nothing to do with the programme. Captain DOUGHTON—Mr Edwards has everything to do with the programme. The Bandmaster is accountable to us. When the opportunity arrives I I will sce that Mr Edwards does not again get the monopoly of supplying a band without giving other bands an opportunity of competing. Mr PEAKE—You will do your best, but you won't see that it is done. The EX-MAYOR—The matter is referred to the General Purposes Committee. Captain DOUGHTON—When will that Committee sit You might as well let it drop altogether as refer it to that Committee. Mr R. J. J ONES—I think it very unfair to cast any reflection on any Committee. Captain Doughton was chairman of the Harbour Committee last year and how often did that Committee meet ? As far as Mr W vnne is concerned, whenever he has any business he convenes a meeting and I think it is a wrong thing to make the remarks that have been made in the absence of the Coairman of that Com- mittee. I say it emphatically it is a wrong thing to cast that reflection on anv chairman of cum- mittee in his absence. Captain DOUGHTON replied that there was not a Public Works Committee held when a Harbour Committee was not also held. There never had been a meeting of the Works Committee since he had been a memb r of the Council without a Har- bonr Committee. Mr R. J. JONES—That has nothing to with the General Purposes Committtee. You said that the General Puiposes Committee did not meet and do their business. Captain DOUGHTON—When you have finished I will proceed. Mr R. J. JONES—You are always on your legs. Captain DOUGHTON—If Mr Wynne, ttie chair- man of the Committee, was here, 1 would say the same thing. I would ask the question, When is this Committee going to sit The season will be over, I am afraid, before it does sit. Everybody understands my meaning except Mr R J. Jones. Mr R. J. JONES—It is very < ambiguous if that is the way you express your meaning. By seven to three the matter was then referred to the General Purposes Committee. Mr PEAKE-I will print a programme myself. A CLAIM FOR COMPENSATION. The Town Clerk read a letter from Miss M. Lewis, Llanon, saying she appealed against the in- justice done to her at the last meeting of the Council by granting compensation to Mr Hopkins in respect of her property. She therewith put in her claim for compensation. She also asked the Council upon what terms would they grant her a renewal of the lea-e of Nos. 12, 14, and Court House, Penmaesglas-road. Mr Hopkins disclaimed compensation on Saturday, the 4th day of last March. Alderman PETER JONES proposed and Mr R. J. JONES seconded that the application for lease should be placed on the agenda for the next meeting in the ordinary way and this was agreed to. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS asked if the claim for com- pensation would also be referred ? Alderman PETER JONES replied that if there was anything of that kind it should be placed in such a manner as to be intelligible to the Council as to the amount and the grounds cf the claim. It would not be advisable to put a notice of claim on the agenda when the Council did not know the amount of the claim nor the reasons for the claim being made. Mr C M. WILLIAMS—I dare say Miss Lewis can easily make that clear. Aldermau PETER JONES—Possibly Miss Lewis can. Mr R. J. JONES—It is not very clear to day. The Towx CLERK sail he should like the guidance of the Council. He suggested that Miss Lewis should elaborate her claim so as to make it clear what it meant and then he might be at liberty to put it on the agenda. This was agreed to. LEASES. Mr Russell, M. & M., wrote saying he would probably write shortly accepting the lease ot premises from the Council and asking for the con- sent of the Council to sublet to Messrs James. EXTENSION ASKED FOR. Mrs Hughes, through Mr John Evans, solicitor, asked for an extension of time for doing work at the Northgate Post Office, from May, 1900, to May, 1901. The illness and death of the late Captain Hughes and the difficulty of meeting a suitable temporary provision for the Post Office had greatly interfered with Mr" Hughes's plans. 1 he matter was referred to the Finance Com- mittee. OCR RESOLUTIONS MKAN ANYTHING. The TOWN CLERK said he had to produce the report of the times of the arrivals of the trains. The report went back as far as the 1st July. On Monday, July 31st, the several trains were 5, 25, 15, 15, 20, 30, 50—(laughter)—and 35 minutes late. Alderman PETER JONES—On that day I think you will find that all the large companies were in the same position. The Tow:" CLERK—On Friday the trains were ten minutes late, ten Mr PEAKE—You have not got the times of arrival of other company's trains at Welshpool ? I think it hardly fair. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS—But Mr Denniss, the man- ager of the Cambrian, will supply those times. Alderman Palmer—I think they are doing the work as well as possible. Alderman PETER JONES—Yes, and there is a great improvement this year. The Tuw:" CLERK said he might perhaps read a letter he had received from Mr Denniss, saying he had pleasure, in stating for the information of the Couucil that arrangements had been made for the morning maii to be luriber accelerated by some- thing like half-an-hour, but owing to the arrange- ments ot the other companies beyond Shrewsbury, the alteration could not take effect until October 1st, but there reason to hope that it would then form a permanent improvement. Mr R. J. JONES and Aldermau ROBERTS—That is very saMsfsctory. Alderman PETER JONES suggested that the Town Clerk should not send the report on the unpuuetu- ality of the trains to Mr Denniss as he was in- structed to do and Mr MARKS thought it quite an unnecessary instruction. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS—I take it that having passed the resolution we cannot rescind it without notice and the Town Clerk will now send the report in the usual way. There is no harm in doing it. Mr R. J. JoxEs-I mentioned it at the last meet- ing. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS—And you stated that it was only by keeping pegging away that we could get improvements. Alderman PALMER—I propose that we delay the instructions to the next Council meeting. (Laugh- ter.) The TOWN CLERK—May I take it, then, that it is the wish of the Council that the report should not be sent ? Mr C. M. WILLIAMS-No. In fact, I strongly object to that course. The Council unanimously passed the resolution at the last meeting and any member who says, "Let it remain in abeyance" is entirely out of order. No wonder that our resolu- tions are disrespected in the town. We uuani- mously instructed the Town Clerk to send the report on the times of the arrivals of the train to Mr Denniss, the manager of the Cambrian, and now when some parties do not like it they ask that it shall be allowed to lie on the table. I ask for your ruling, Mr ex-Mayor, if it is in order ? There is no notice of a resolution to cancel the re- solution already passed and I never heard of such a proposal. Mr PEAKE—There will be no harm done. Let it be sent. The Tow:" CLERK—Is there a resolution to the contrary ? Alderman PETER JONES (sarcastically)—It may be satisfactory for Mr Denniss to know that the times recorded here are identical with his own figures. NO EXECUTIVE. A letter was read from Messrs Enoch Edwards and Lewis Jones, Crynfryn-row, asking to be allowed to place on the beach a small roundabout for children only. It would not be accompanied by music or anything objectionable. It having been unanimously agreed not to grant the application, MrC. M. WILLIAMS asked are there not a lot of things on the beach now ? The TOWN CLERK— Yes, and I am going to bring the matter before a committee of the Council. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS—All the applicants have got to do is to go on the beach with their round- abouts and nobody will say anything to them. Alderman PETER JONES—1 must say there is great laxity on the part of the police. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS—But it is not for the police to do with the beach. Alderman PETER JONES—But the beach is part of the highway and the police have to deal with highway offences. Is it not so ? The TOWN CURK- Y eEl. Mr C. M. WILLIAMS—But the Chief Constable does not hold that view. Alderman PETER JONE-I don't dispute the Chief Constable's legal knowledge, but I do not accept it as authoritative. THE MEAT MARKET. A letter was read from Messrs George Gardner and John Thomas asking that the rules of the general market should be carried out as regarded the opening, closing, and lighting, as for the past nine days they had been deprived ot any light. On the proposition of Mr R. J. JONES, the matter was referred to the Markets Committee. Mr PEAKE suggested that the gas should be sup- plied each stall by meter and that each holder should pay for his own light. Mr S ALMON, however, thought that if the Conn cil charged a toll for the use of the market, the Council shculd also supply light for nothing. Alderman PETER JONES said that definite hours were wanted. Mr PEAKE said that some of the stallholders burnt gas for three or four hours while others used none and each had to pay the same toll. Mr R. J, JONES asked if there were any rules and regulations ? Mr EVAN HUGH JAMES, chairman of the Markets Committee, said he was glad that that matter had cropped up. There were some stallholders who burnt more gas than the value of the tolls they paid. (Laughter.) The Tows CLERK said that complaint was made because one stallholder put out the light at his stall. Mr EVAN HUGH JAMES observed that som"on must put out the light: and a Councillor said it should then be done bv all official. The SuKVEYUk explained that the market was a meat market a gas lights did not agree with meat" in hot; weather. He thought that the Coun- cil ought to consider the butchers more than any- bod y eise. Alderman PETER JONES suggested that com- plaints of that kind should be sent to the Committee at once so as to avoid deiay but the TOWN CLERK aid the letter in that CMse had only been received a short time before the Council meeting. ITBLH: WORKS. Alderman brought up the report of the Public Works Committee which stated that the state of footpaths generally was considered and it was decided that the Town Clerk should accom- pany the Chairman and Borough Surveyor to in- spect the parish map at Llanbadarn for the Com- mittee's guidance in reporting on the matter to the Council. The Surveyor was instructed to put the Ropewalk Hill footpath in a proper state ot repair. The report was adopted and, in reply to Mr C. M. Williams, it was stated that permission to place seats on the Pendina.spath had not been given by Nanteos. CRAIGLAIS. Alderman PALMER said that some time ago he called attention to the quarry on Constitution Hill and a committee decided to wait upon Mr Richardes. He should like to have that matter considered in committee at the end of the Council meeting. HARBOUR COMMITTEE. The Harbour Committee reported that they had considered Messrs M. H. Davis and Sons' applica- tion for a site for a shed on Rofawr and deferred it for further information. Alderman ROBERTS said he had s. en Mr Davis who wanted the shed for import and export pur- poses and that the dues would amount to between Captain DOUGHTON thouglit there should be a space left between the steamer's warehouse and the shed so that timber might be landed thereon. The matter was further referred to the Com; mittec. PRINTING. Mr R. J. JONES having asked if aU the printers in the town had been asked to tender for the printing of the abstract of accounts, and the BOROUGH ACCOUNTANT replied by asking how could the abstract be brought out in a reasonable time and proofs be corrected if it was printed such a long distance away from the town Alderman PALMER adding that he took local papers to mean papers printed in the town. Tenders were then opened from Mr George Rees R. Samuel at £8 5.-It was resolved to accept the lowest tender. THE FIRE BRIGADE. In reply to Mr SALMON, .vho asked if anything official had been received from the Chief Constable relative to the captaincy of the fire brigade, the TOWN CLERK replied that he had overlooked the letter. The letter stated that the Joint Police Committee did not consider that the Chief Con- stable should occupy a position special to any par- ticular part of the county. Mr SALMON supposed that the representatives of the County Council would not object to getting the use of the fire brigade if a fire broke out in any of the districts they represented. On the proposition of Mr R. J. JOES, the matter was referred to the Fire Brigade Com- mittee. MISCELLANEOUS. It was agreed to vote £5 to the Welsh Industries Exhibition to be held at Aberystwyth in Septem- ber. The Mayor was authorised to affix the seal to an agreement for a yearly tenancy of a piece of ground on the Castle to the Secretary of State for War at an annual rent of Is. The Council then went into committee.

TREGABON. MONTHLY MARKET.—'The ^ast market was held on luesday, August 1st, when a large amount of business was transacted. There was a. larger number of cattle brought to this market than is usual for an August market. The prices obtained for the cattle were also exceedingly good. One cow and calf, the property of Mr J. Jones, J.P., Cilpyll, was sold for £18. The demand was good and trade was very brisk all the morning. Very few animals remained unsold. TRAP ACCIDENT.—On Friday afternoon, July 28th, Mr David James Edwards, Tanvrallt, was returning home in a trap, accompanied by David Davies, Pwll- swyddog (Deio Cowman). Having reached Tanyrallt farm yard in safety, one of the wheels was drawn over a big stone, causing both Edwards and Davies to be thrown out of the trap. Davies, who is an old man, escaped without breaking any bones, but Mr Edwards was not so fortunate, one of his arms being badly fractured. We are glad to learn that he is progressing: satisfactorily under the care of Dr Lloyd, M.B. SCHOOL BOARD.-A special meeting of the Tregaron and Llanbadarn United District School Board was held at the Town School on Fridav evening-, July 28th, when the following members only were present: Messrs E. C. Evans (chairman), Jonathan Thomas, Market-square, Joseph Edwards, Samlet-street, and David Thomas, clerk.—The Clerk reported having received two tenders only for carrying out the necessary repairs and alterations as recommended by the school inspectors in connection with the various schools. The tender of Mr Evan Jones, mason, Penyrodyn, being- the lowest of the two, was accepted by the Board. The Clerk was instructed to see that everything was carried out according to specifications. RALE OF I REEHOLD PROPERTY.—On Tuesday at the Talbot Hotel, Mr E. L. Jones, Blaenpennal, offered for sale by auction the freehold farm of Wenalltin the parish of Llangeitho in the occupation of Mr Evan Davies, owner; a dwelling-house, mill nnd factory called Wenallt Mill in the occupation of Mr John Lewis a field called Dolwenith in the occupa- tion of Mr Evan Davies, containing by admeasure- ment after deducting certain parts reserved, 72. 2r. 3.op.; as well as a field called Dol-dderwen of 4a. 2r. 3~>D. These two lots were sold at £ 2.(510 to Mr J. l. Davies, 7, Brynmill-crescent, Swansea. Glancadwn cottage and three acres of hnd were with- drawn at £ 300, and Allt Wenallt of 12a. Or. lOp. at Mr W. Hughes Jones, Abervstwyth and Tre- garon, acted as solicitor for the vendor. ANOTHER TRAP A This accident occurred in the small hours of Saturday morning, Julv 20th, near the Trecefel Railway Bridge (Pont Ffrainc). The occupant-i of the, trap were Dr Evans, junior, Lampeter, and his driver. Dr Evans had been sum- moned late on Friday night for consultation with Dr Jenkins, M.B., Trecefel, in connection "Vit\¡ the serious condition of the of Mr and Mrs Evans, Tyndomen, near this place. On their return the horse is said to have refused to take the road to- wards Lampeter and appears to have bolted towards Tregaron. with the result that the trap was upset and greatly damaged. Both Dr Evans and the driver received severe injuries about their faces and arms. When discovered about five o'clock on Saturday morning they were taken to Trecefel farm where their injuries were attended tc by Dr Jenkins, and they were able to return horre in the afternoon.

LLECHRYD. MONTHLY MEETINGS.—The monthly meetings of the South Cardiganshire Calvinistic Methodist Union was held at Liechryc1 on Wednesday and Thursday under the presidency of Mr John Rowlands, Tyndolau, Llangeitho. There was a good attendance of ministers and officers at the conferences on Wednesday. The report submitted by Mr William Thomas, Brynarfor, Newquav, on behalf of himself and Mr James, Ffynonho well, of their visits to the churches on behalf of the move- ment to raise a county fund of f:1,000 to assist weak causes and to commemorate the end of the century was very encouraging. Five new dc-acods from Liechryd and one from Aberporth were admitted members of the monthly meeting. At six o'clock a general church meeting was held when the Revs Grey Davies, E. Morris, Rhys Morgan, Daniel Lewis, and Evan Phillips spoke on the subject, The Holy Spirit and its influence." At 7-30 p m., the Rev J. H. Jenkins, Aberporth, having performed the introductory and devotional part, the Revs D. A. Jones, Llangeitho (secretary of the monthly meeting), and Evan Phillips, New- castle-Emlyn, preached excellent and powerful sermons. On Thursday at ten, two and six o'clock preaching services were held, when the Revs Daniel Lewis (Penmorfa), Rhys Morgan (Llanddewi-Brefi), John Thickens (Aberayron), J. Jenkins (Newquay), William Jones (Llanarthney, the pastor-elect of Llwynadda, Llechryd), and another minister delivered sermons.

-=- anli district Spelter, £ 25 15s (per telegram received on 'Change). Lead.—English, £ 14 10s Spanish, £ 14 8s 9d, Lord Rendel has been cruising in the steam yacht, Lady Beatrice," off the west coast of Scot- land. At a special police court held at St. Asaph on Tuesday, Charles Tomkinaon, postmaster at St. Asaph, was brought up In custody charged with embezzling the sum of £ 1S received on behalf of the Postmaster General and was remanded. The resignation of the chief constable of Mont- gomeryshire, Mr R. XV. Hughes, in consequence of failing health, was accepted by the Standing Joint Committee on Tuesday. Mr Hughes succeeded Major Godfrey in ISS2 and was previously superin- tendent in Merionethshire. He a'so served in the Metropolitan force for a time. The salary attached to the post is £_¡ .J, rising to £300, with an allow- aoce of JEoO for travelling expenses. RECORD PRICES AT A WELSH HORSE SALE. Mr Frank Lloyd's August horse sales opened at Wrex- ham on Tuesday, when Mr Smith's (Rhyl) three- year-old hackney stallion realised 540 guineas. A mare brought 210 guineas, and others 90 75 70 60 SO, and 101 respectively, 13 horses realising £ 1 W The sale was a record throughout, the majority of horses changing hands at prices from 48 to90guineas PRESENTATION TO A RAILWAY OFFICIAL—I t Friday evening, Mr Henry Cattle of Lan- master, who has tor twenty years been chief traffic and passenger superintendent on the London and North-Western Railway, aud who has iast rpti™ ,fter fifty years of rail»„y Mrvice, ^V. ,eS by the railway workers of the Lancaster and Car lisle envision with a very handsome bookcase, silver candelabra, and other silver plate. The public of Lancaster also presented him with a < 3ervice and a cheque for £ 140 the £ »mnr> ri 1 of the district presented him »-ith ™ the railway workers with a hand,omePbrac™ f RadwayT 'of Cambrian The coming of age of isconnt Castlereaoh » of the Marquis of Londonderry, wa8 cilebrS/rl Wednesday week at Mount Stewart, Newtownards. A marquee was erected in the grounds 0i posite the house and a large company 8dt down to dinner Lord Londonderry proposed « The Tenantry," and ID the course of his ramarks said he had sndeavoumi to bring up his son nan landlord should be )LL V Ir,sh in him that property, Sutv a JS fl Ui,?llc^ed to a f ir greater extent than his r,, • S "mted 5fie of &» greatest ible t'o SSTtufc were presented to tne Viscount at^res?es lations from the tenantry of t'n% C0Dgratu- sstate and others. y °f tne C°Unty »own

DOLCELLEY. DR. SCHOOL.—The Governors of Dr W illiams s School have awarded a scholarship entitling to three years education to Miss Beatrice Arnfielct, youngest daughter of Mrs Arnfield, Music Warehouse, Dolgelley. PRESENTATION.—Mr W. H. Parton of Hengwrt who has resided in Dolgelley for the last three year". left the town on Monday morning for his home at Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, and hopes to sail for the Australasian colonies on August 17th. At the close of the service at the English Congregational Church on Sunday evening, he was presented with E. S. Phelps' "Life of Jesus Christ," and with several volumes of Kuskin's works each of which bore the following inscription:—"Presented as a token of respect and affection to Mr Walter Harold Parton j upon his departure for Christchurch, New Zealand, August. 189!). —E. Hampden-Cook, M.A., pastor; John Edwards, Henry Mibs. deacons; James Eastick, secretary." RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL, SATURDAY, JULY Evans, Barmouth, chairman, presiding Messrs Charles Williams, Hengwm; Mt-yrick Roberts, Llanfihangel Owen Joins, Dinas Mawddwy Ellis Pugh June" Llanddwywe-is Robert Hughes, Llaufauhreth .John Roberts. Erithdir and Islaw'rdref Wil- liam Lloyd, Llangelvnin M. G. Williams, Lbll- enddwyn Hugh Evans, Llanenddwyn XV. R. Richardson, acting clerk ;• and Dr Hugh Jones, medical officer of health. LJantihangd.—In going over the minutes, refer- ence was made to the improvements reported to be necessary at Caerberllau, Llanfihangel-y-Pennant. A noticrt was served a month ago on Airs Scott, the owner, and the CWk said he had received no ac- knowledgment.—Mr Charles Williams asked if anything had been done towards complying with the notice ''—Mr M. G. Williams and Mr E. P. Jones moved that the matter should be delayed for a month further as farmers were now very busy.—Mr Charles Williams said the members of the Council were also busy and proposed that the Inspector should visit the place and if he found no movement towards complying with the notice, to take pro. ceedings.—Tne amendment having been seconded, was carried by five votes to three. Lhcyngwril Water Scheme. The Clerk stated that he had written to Mr Gillart asking him to prepare amended plans and estimates of water supply scheme at Llwyngwril, the Countess de Morella being desirous of pushing on with the mat- ter as soon as possible. He did not know whether Mr Gillart was away from home or not, Jiut he had heard nothing from him.—The Inspector, having said he had heard nothing further, it was agreed to write and express surprise that the amended scheme had not been presented to that meeting. New Buildings — Mr Charles Williams asked if plans of every new house built in the rural district was presented and the Chairman replied ir. the negative.—Mr Charles Williams thought the Coun- cil should fit once compile building bylaws. He knew ot one house being erected and he did not believe there was the slightest drainage provided. It was in consequence of allowing houses to he built in the past without complying with sanitary requirements that the Council had so much work to do.—On the proposition of Mr Robert Hughes, it was agreed to compile building bylaws. — Mr Charles Williams, the Chairman, Mr Meyrick Roberts, Mr Cadwaladr Roberts, and Mr Hugh Evans, Llanenddwyn, with the Inspector and the Medical Officer were appointed a committee to compile the bylaws, the Inspector being appointed convener. Mcdical Officer s Report. —Dr Hugh Jones reported for the month that on July 5th a case of diphtheria occurred at Fairbourne-terrace. He examined the premises and advised immediate clearing of cess- pool and midden, which were promptly attended to, and no Cises have since occurred. On July 14th examined Brynmelyn. Llanelltyd, the sleeping rooms of which had no ceilings and were not proof agamst wind or water. There were also no eaves trough. On July 30th examined the sanitary arrangements at Brithdir Board School, which he found most defective. Se/eral privies discharged into a common pit to which rain water gamed access in wet weather and made the Dit addition- ally offensive. The pit was only cleaned out at long intervals. Proper earth closets should be at once constructed and all the surroundings should be thoroughly cleaned. On the same day he and the Inspector visited portions of the Fairbournc Estate and met Mr Cotsworth, the agent, and sug- gested some improvements in the present drainage arrangements. On July 17th examined Tai. newyddion, Llanaber, at the request of the Parish Council. It was a terrace ot six houses from which a drain had been constructed to discharge into an open cesspool close to the public road, which was certainly a nuisance and should be placed further away and properly ventilated. The soil was in contact with the back wall of the houses to a considerable height so as to make the nouses damp and incapable of being properly ventilated. There were two sleeping rooms in each house which were low, confined, and inefficiently ventilated. There were no fireplaces in any of them and the windows were uot large enough. There were no •troughs in front of th3 houses. Pail closets had been prbvided for each house, but the pails in those belonging to Nos. 1 and 3 were so full as to be a nuisance. On the^same date examined Rrynfelin, Llanenoawyn, where the sleeping accommodation was confined, roof low and no ceiling, and the floor ups-airs defective. The bedrooms were small, skylights quite inadequate for ventilation, and the back walls were damp and in contact with the soil No eayes troughs. A pail closet was within a yard of the house and the pail was full to the brim. Examined the neighbouring house of There was a small sleeping room on the ground floor with a very small window and no fireplace. The slpep- ing accommodation upstairs was confined, the roof was low. no ceilings, and only small skylights for light and ventilation. There was a small stove in one of them which was not satisfactory, back walls in contact with the soil and no eaves troughs, and an old offensive pit privy. Carlow- ucha, in the same parish, had a cowshed attached to the house, the soil in contact with the back al- most up to the eaves, no eaves troughs and defective roof, dairy small and dark and window- less, sleeping accommodation above confined, roof low, no ceilings or fireplace, and only two small skylights for light and ventilation. The gable of Pantyraithnen was in contact with soil and there were no caves troughs. A cowshed was attached to the lower gable, one sleeping chamber on the ground floor with no fireplace, sleeping accommo- dation above most confined, roof extremely low no ceiling only two small skylights for light and ventilation, an old leaking pit privy i0 the garden. At Carlagisa the soil was in contact with the back wal to a slight extent and there were no eaves troughs. Sleeping place on ground floor without fireplace. Those above were not fit to be used as 8uch owing to the roof being low and defective, allowmg water to COme in freely. On July 24th. with the Inspector, visited Aberllefenni and Corris. Examined Hen Factory, Aberllefenny, the back walls of which were built in the bed of a stream there was a foul and defective dram in front of the house, and no eaves troughs sleeping accommoda- tion confined, no fireplace, and inadequate ventila- tion roof defective and the houses were naturally very damp and in their present condition quite unfit for human habitation. Shopbren in the im mediate vicinity had confinel sleeping accommodation, most improperly ventilated, no nreplace, and only one window in gable made to open defective roof and walls, no eayes troughs Having been directed to report on the Corris Rail- way manure heap, found that the manure was simply deposited on the ground immediately above ana close to the edge of a stream into which it directly drains in contravention of the TalyllyD bylaws. Those bylaws required removal at least once a fortnight. Again examined Glanrafon. The roof of the front house was defective and there was a small house erected at the back, the sleeping accommodatIOn of which was so confined and in- equa e y ventilated as to be most dangerous point of view. He had previously called the attention of the Council to those houses. Also examined No. 4, Idris-street, Corris. The cellar contained a large amount of some kind of lquid filtii which seemed t.. suggest leaky drains. Several cases of foul sore-throat had occurred in the house recently. The drain should be laid open and the premises thoroughly cleaned. At Victoria- buildings, Upper Corris, was a foul and defective drain in the back premises. There was also a drain at the back of Bethania-terrace passing under one ot the houses in front of which was evidently a leakage in the drain. The drain passed down the back o Glanllifon and there again was serious leakage. All the drains should be opened and reconstructed. Examined Dafarn Newydd and found some of the walls damp through defective eaves troughs, with dilapidated and de- fective privies. On July 26, examined the Congre- gational Chapel House, Dyffryn. The sleeping- rooms had no ceilings, the roof was defective and ao eaves troughs the privy a most serious and dan- ?erous nuisance. It is situated close to the house on the edge of a public road and was really an old pit, which was full up to the seat. It should be thoroughly cleaned and proper accommodation provided. Plasbach, Coedystumgwern, LImen. Idwyn, was disgracefully filthy sleeping rooms ipstairs, no ceiling or fireplace, roof low, windows lefective and not made to open sufficiently. rhere was also a foul pit privy. Pantheulog had sleeping chamber on the ground floor with no fire- place. The sleeping rooms above were low, con- ined, no ceilings, and insufficiently ventilated soil in contact with back wall almost up to the aves no eaves'troughs in front. Another house )f the sane name, occupied by William Davies, lad soil at the back to some height and no eaves roughs and two houses at Tynffynon, DyuYyn, [ lad defective doors, floors, and roofs, and no ceil- ngs, and they were damp owing to water gaining iccess in bad weathpr; no eavestroughs privy in 1 terribly foul and dangerous condition. Hcnshop, Dyffryn, was far too small and close to be whole- some walls aud roof defective two small sleep- ng rooms on ground floor without fireplace, inade- quately ventIlated and no eaves troughs. — Mr Charles Williams said the Council should differ- entiate the cases mentioned in the Medical Officer s report. Some of the matters should be attended to at once and those cases should be re- garded as urgent and short notice given to have the requirements effected. In the cases which were not so urgent a longer notice might be given. The Council adopted the suggestion and agreed to give seven days' notice in cases which the Medical Officer was requested to mark in his re- port. A Difficult Case.—Mr Meyrick Roberts mentioned a matter in the parish of Talyllyn which was rather difficult to deal with. A man known locally as the Old Prophet (the surname was not given) lived in a cottage called Efail Cedr s on the Maespaudy Farm. The tenant of Maespandy had left and as the cottager was a sub tenant he also had to leave. As the sub-tenant would not leave on notice, Mr Kirkby, acting on behalf of the owner, first of all removed the roof and as that was not effectual next pulled down the walls. The oucupant then pitched his location on the side of the highway, but was moved on from that spot by the highway authorities. He next moved to the top of the garden he formerly oupied witn the cottage. He iu an old oak coffer himself while a waiuscot oak bedstead had been rigged up sometning in the form of a tent for his family. Was there any way of moving him from that place in the interests of all concerned ?— Mr E. P. Jouea asked if the officials could do no- thing, and the Medical Otficer replied that the Council could condemn the dwelling as unfit for human habitation.—Mr Charles Williams said the police could stop a person from wandering abroad, but Mr Meyrick Roberts humorously replied that that Has not a case of wandering about, hut of re- maining where he was. (Laughter.)—Mr Hugh Evans said that some of the gentry of the country camped out during the summer months.—It was ultimately decided to call on the owiur to close the place up as unfir. for human habitation. Inspector's Report—The Inspector reported that he had visited the spring at Llwyngwril at Bryn- foel and taken a sample for analysis, the result of which had not yet arrived. On the 27th found that the outflow was eleven gallons per minute or 15,840 per day as compareo with 24,560 on June 9th. The dim.nution was rather serious keeping in view the possibility of the Railway Company taking the water and the supply to Mr Vv ynue Jones's farms. He had visited the Children's Home at Artnog to make bettei arrangements as to drainage. A spring had been found suitable for the supply of Blue- cottages, Aberllefenny, belonging to Captain Pryse who i-ays that the Parish Council or the District Council should jo the work. A large cistern had been fixed for storing water for the better supply of Aherllefenny School and cottages, and a new drain had boen made along the back of Braichgoch- terrace. The owner of Garneddwen-terrace had discontinued all gratis from a foul drain and was prepared to carry out the recommendation of the Meaical Officer to discontinue sinks iu the house. The arrangement for supplying the east side of Lower Corris had been completed and Ws working. Work had been done at Craie-y FachdduandFron- woian, Brithdir, but nothing had been done yet at I E-igeiriau, Vriog dnins, which had been under con- sideration for years, required immediate attention. Nothing was yet done at Brithdir. Dyffryn, but the contract had been let by Mr Ansell at Aberserw. In considering the report, it was stated that Esger- eiriau had engaged the attention of the Council for the past thrpe years.—Mr Meyrick Roberta said it was a question who was responsible for the repair of the place.—Mr E. P. Jones said there was no reason in allowing matters to go on for three years and it was agreed to call on Mr Owen of Hengwrt- ucha to improve matters. Highway Board.—A meeting of the Highway Board was held, with Mr John Evans in the chair, Mr R. Jones Griffith (clerk), and Mr William Williams (surveyor).—It was agreed to take no more broken atones from the Workhouse, the Coun- cil being able to get material elsewhere at a cheaper rate. —The Committee appointed reported that they had taken evidence and had come to the conclusion that the Arthog path was a public path.—It was, therefore, agreed to direct the Surveyor to walk over it as of rifht.— It was stated that the reason why the Wenallt foctpath had not been repaired was because the inhabitants of the neighbourhood had not contributed £2 10j towards the cost as promised. Medical Officer's Half Yearly Report.—Dr Hugh Jones, the medical officer, presented his half-yearly report which made twenty pages of closely-printed matter and had been carefully compiled. The population of the district is 8,902 and the acreage 136,9S7 or 0 00 only per acre. The birth-rate was 29"4 and the death-rate 15. In a rural district it was right to expect a considerable improvement in the death rate. The zymotic death-rate was 0'44 and the rate of iufsnt mortality 91 The phthisis death-rate was 1*12 and the circumstances of the district justified material improvement. In almost all his monthly reports he had referred in strong terms of condemnation to the damp condition of a large number of dwellings, Authorities were agreed that an excessive death-rate indicated damp- ness of soil, unhealthy workrooms, or overcrowding of tenements, and the first and last conditions existed in the district, more particularly the first. He had drawn attention to a great number of cases of houses having extremely damp walls and founda- tions. The houses had soil up against the walla to I a consuierah <• nc-i0'h{ there was a of caves troughs, so that rain water permeated the soil lying against the walls of the dwellings. There were many cases, also, where there were no proper means of draining surface water away so as to make the foundations of houses dry and whole- some. In many instances, too, he had called at- tention to defective walls and roof* letting water into dwellings aud another matter which had con- tinuously cropped up in his monthly reports was the close and confined character of sleeping accom- modation in cottages and farm houses. There were sleeping rooms with roof so low as to be in contact with the bed at some points. Children were allowed to sleep in those low and confined spaces, because they could not be called rooms, and he could conceive of nothing more likely to assist in sowing the seeds of future pulmonary mischief. Twenty-eight cases were notified during the half- year. There was no isolation hospital. Dyffryn and Llwyngwril villages required water supply and he had expressed disapproval of private and smaller supplies as being open to pollution. Owing to the scattered nature of the district-there was no definite system of sewerage or drainage, but some- thing in that direction should be attempted at. Llanegryn and Llwyngwril. Dr Jones then dealt at great length with the various parishes in the district. Referring to Talyllyn, where the death rate was 16'6 per 1,000 and the rate of infant mortality 138-8 per 1,000 registered births, he pointed out that there had occurred eight cases of erysipelas, a disease which was apt to show itself where cleanliness, ventilation, air space, drainage, and other sanitary essentials were neglected. The death-rate of the other parishes was-Llanaber. Llanddwye-is and uwch 12'8; Llanegryn, Llanfihaugel, and Llangelynin, 13'2 Llanelltyd, Llanfachreth, Brithdir, and Islaw'r- dref, lo-4 and Llanymawadwy, 8-8. Seme of the details given are simply horrifying and the wonder is why the people are not decimated by filth diseases. At Dyffryn people are drinking water obtained from spouts, con?iderably used, which i8 liable to become contaminated by cess- pools and farmyard manure, and at Llwyngwril people are now drinking, and have been drinking for years, water taken from a stream which passes through the village and drains the churchyard, and is liable to the contamination of drains, priviea, pig- sties, fowl pens, etc. In fact, Dr Jones was strongly cf opinion that the water supply of Llwyngwril was most unsatisfactory and suspicious and urged the Council to take immediate action to supply the .inhabitants with pure and wholesome water. The sanitary condition of Llanegryn is also shown to be unsatisfactory. The Council had to take proceed- ings to remove pigsties close to the C.M. Chapel, the stench from which was most objectionable. The sewerage and general sanitary condition of the village, says Dr Jones, is most deficient. A main sewer should be carried through the village and the outlet taken well away from the houses. In the parish of Brithdir and Islaw'rdref, his attention was called to the dangerous sanitary condition of one of the better class of hous. s. There was a water-closet inside the house, the soil-pipe of which had no ventilation, leading into a large closed-up-soak-away cesspool which had not been seen or cleared for a great number of yeard The waste from the sinks were not properly disconnected and led directly into foul loose drains. All those defects had since been remedied. Dr Jones con- cludes his valuable report by a paragraph on the prevention of consumption with the object of show- ing that all infective material from the consumptive person should be destroyed, particularly the spit of the patient. A consumptive person should not be allowed to spit about at random and should learn, as far as possible, how to avoid being a danger to surrounding people. It should also be generally known that the only effective treatment is living in the open air, together with an excess of food, especially milk. The germs of consump- tion cannot do with fresh air and sunshine. The other chief sources cf infection are the milk and meat of tuberculous animals. Cowsheds should have more air space and b- kept cleaner and freer from manure. He felt sure that agriculturists and other members of the Sanitary Authority would bear him out. in eaying that that was a matter entirely ignored in the Dolgelley district. The following conditions should be attended to in the provision of cowsheds (1) An impervious floor (2) sufficient water supply for flushing (3) proper drainage (4) a depot for manure at a distance from the shed 600 to 800 feet of air space for each cow; (6) minimum floor space of 50 fet; and (7) sufficient light and ventilation. He was afraid cowsheds iu the district were a long way off those conditions

In the Crown Court. at the Liverpool Assizes, on Saturday, before Mr Justice Wills, Treleaven Edward Sweeting, thirty-two years of age, mttn. ager of the Southport branch of the Adelphi Bank, was sentenced to penal servitude for seven years' for embezzlement, the total defalcations being stated to be £lO,QOO.

ABKEDOVKI". VISITORS.—This week this place will be fuller of visitors than ever before in its history. Large families are coming in daily who have taken apart- ments in furnished houses for long periods. PICNIC.—In connection with the departure of the Rev J. O. Thomas. M.A., the WTelsh and English C.M. Sunday schools of this town held a picnic near Bwlchgwyn Farm on Monday afternoon when tea was provided in a fipId behind the farmhouse. The weather was beautifully fine and a most enjoyable time was spent. SHIPPING.—The Norwegian barque "Kong Sverre" came in on Wednesday of last week with a cargo of timber from Nova Scotia for Mr Chidlaw Roberts and is now unloading by the outer wharf. The steamer "Girasol" came iu on Saturday with cemeut and left on Tuesday, and the steamer Telephone" left with the same tide for Liverpool. The schooner Sarah Davies" is now loading slates on the inner wharf tor Chatham. ExcLisft SERVICES.—At the English C.M. Chapel last Sunday two eloquent sermons were preached to large congregations by Mr A. Wynne Thomas, Liverpool. Next Sunday an evening English service will be commenced at St. Peier's Church and English services will also be commenced at the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel. On the following Sun- day the Rev Richard Roberts will preach. TEMPERANCE.—The weekly temperance meeting was held last Sunday evening in the open air when andresses were given by Miss Maggs, London, and tne Revs W. Morris, Mintfordd, and A. Wynne Thomas, Liverpool. At the close certificates for repeating a temperance lecture were given to the following children :—Catherine Rowlands, O. D. Williams, A. Williams, E. E. Price, H. James, B. Jukes, J. O. Evans, J. M. Jones, E. Rowlands, M. Rowlands, and Annie Evans. XARROW ESCAPE.—On Monday the young son of Mr T. Green of this town had a narrow escape from drowning. While sitting on the edge of the lower wharf when the tide was coming in he was playfully pushed over by another boy. Some one on the upper wharf saw the boy in the water and shouted to those who were near. Dickie Bell, youngest son of Mr John Bell, ferryman, saw the boy and at once plunged into the water, succeeded in reaching him when he was on the point of sink- ing a second time, caught hold of him, and swam with him safely ashore. The boy was greatly ex- hausted and without doubt was saved from a watery grave through the bravery of Bell who thereby, has added another to the many lives he has saved during past few years. It is to be hoped the attention of the Royal Humane Society will be called to the incident. CANTATA.—On Friday evening at the National School the Aberdovey Choral Union, conducted by Mr Ffestin Williams, gave a performance of the popular cantata, Daniel," by Root and Bradbury. The Rev W. M. Roberts, Morwylta, presided and there was a crowded audience. The persons represented in the cantata were taken by the following ;—Queen, Miss Lumley, Machyn- lleth king, Mr Isaac Jones, Abergynolwyn Damel, Mr D. Thomas, Abergynolwyn solo voice, Mr J. Lumley Azariah, Mr H. LewiR Azariah's sister, Miss M. S. Wrifliams; herald, Mr W. Cuckson president, Mr Ernest Richards Israelites, Assyrians, and Persians, the choir. The cantata is based on the seventy years' cap- tivity in Babylon and opens with a pathetic chorus, By the Rivers of Babylon," which was exceed- ingly well rendered by the choir, as were all the choruses throughout the work, especially so the song and chorus, How Lovely is Zion," by the Queen and choir, the beautiful choral called Thou Who Art Enthroned," the touching chorus, Once More the Spot," and the powerful finale, Freedom Again is Bringing," with which the cantata closes. The work of the three principal characters was admirably performed by Miss Lumley, Messrs Isaac Jones and D. Thomas. The solos, trios, and quarcetts by members of the choir were also well rendered and showed that several of these possess voice and artistic style above the average of amateur singers. Taken as a whole the performanse was most encouraging to the choir and the satisfaction of the large audience was shown by its close and sustained attention and even the extreme back seats did not show any symptoms of boredom, although the concert did not finish until a late hour. A short second part of the programme consisted of a song, Is not this WTood like Fire," by Mr D. Thomas, encored song, Miss Lumley, encored duett Flow, gently Deva," Messrs H. Lewis and Ffestin Williams song, "Niagara," Mr Isaac Jones duett, Miss Lumley and Mr D. Thomas; finale, "Teyrnasoedd y Ddaear," the Choir. Miss Rowlands ably accompanied through- out the concert. At the close, the usual votes of thanks were passed. The proceeds were in aid of the choir. PRESENTATION.—On Monday evening a farewell meeting to the Rev .T. O. Thomas, M.A., on his departure for Menai Bridge, was held at the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, when Mr W. Jones, C.C., presided. The Chairman, in his opening address, explained the object of the meeting, which he said was rather exceptional although not the first meeting of the kind which had been held in that chapel. The union between them and Mr Thomas had been a most happy one, and during his stay of seven years nothing to his knowledge had taken place to marr that happiness. Several attempts had been made to take him away from Aberuovey, and Menai Bridge, after three years' perseverance, had at last been successful. Personally he would feel his departure very much, and he was certain that was the experience of each one present that night. Mr D. Hughoe, Royal House, also bore high testimony to the sterling character of the reverend gentleman and especially his fitness to lead and teach the young people under his care. The more they knew of him the higher he went in their esteem. He also referred to his work in con- nection with education in the town. Mr John Owen, Celtic House, said Mr Thomas was the hst of a series of good men who had been pastors of that church. All of them had been promoted since leaving Aberdovey, and some of them had I filled the highest offices in the connexion. Thev were all excitingly sorry to lose him and wished him all success and happiness in his new sphere Mr Edward iVilliams spoke a few words but eventually broke down. Miss Gwladys Roberts, Llanelly, then gave an excellent rendering ot a Welsh sacred song. Mr Ffestin Williams, B.S., then came forward and presented Mr Thomas with a valuable andsilver-mollnted walking stick with the inscripl.ion, "Prpscnted by the Aberdovey Board School tb the Rev J. O. Thomas, 1899." Mr W. Jones, relieving officer, then addressed i the meeting, dwelling on the leading part taken by Mr Thomas in the establishment of the Board School and the great interest taken by him in its welfare ever sine-. Mrs Lewis, Sea Yi-w, then came forward and, on behalf of the Welsh and English C.M. churches of the town. prfsented him with a substantial and expensive writing desk with the following inscription on a silver plate "Cyflwynwyd i'r Parch J. O. Thomas, M.A gan pglwysi Cymraesr a Sae?onaeg M.C. Aberdyfi ar ei ymadawiad i Porthaethwy. Gorphenaf Slain 1899." After a few words from Mrs Lewis, Nlr U. J. Hughes addressed the meeting and was followed by the Rev J. O. Thomas, who expressed his deep gratitude for their exceedingly kind feeling which they had all shown him that night. He was certain he did not deserve a tenth of the praise which had been lavished upon him by the previous speakers. He begged to t^ank mist heartily the children of the Board School (or their useful present. He was proud of the school and was glad that he had some part in its establishment. During that memorable fight for freedom, he had also come into close contact with members of other churches whose friendship he now cherished. He also tendered his thanks to the members of the two churches of which he was pastor. Friends who had spoken had only given one side of the picture, but to him the other side came with greater force. Nevertheless he had spent a happy time among them aud would always cherish the remembrance of the many friends he had made and with whom he had laboured. Manv of them had since departed this life and several were absent that nignt through sickness and other causes He must also mention the great help extended to him and kindness shown him by the officers of that churon and especially so by the Chairman of that meeting all through the years he had laboured among them. He wished the success of all the members in the highest sense and trusted they would all think of him and pray for him in his new sphere of Christian labour. Mr Edward Davies, Marine House, addressed the meeting, followed by Mr Morris Rowlands and Mr Arthur Wynne Thomas of Liverpool (brother of the Rev J. Q. Thomas) who spoke in English. The meeting then closed with prayer by the Rev J. O. Thomas.