Wrexham Guardian

DENBIGH. SPECIAL TRAINS are to leave Denbigh next Monday for Mold, to convey passengers to the ceremony of laying the memorial stones of the Congregational schools and manse by the Duke of Westminster. ANNIVERSARY SERMONS.—On Sunday, the fourth anniversary of the establishment of the English Presby- terian Church, in Denbigh, was celebrated at the new Lecture Room, Vale-street. There were good congrega- tions, the special preacher being the Rev. H. Williams, one of the tutors at Bala College. Liberal collections were made in aid of the cause. SaHOOL ANNIVERSARY. — We would remind our local readers that the anniversary of the Church Sunday Schools is to take place to-morrow (Sunday), when sermons will be preached in all the churches, and a special service, with addresses to the scholars, will bo held in St. Mary's Church in the afternoon. The Rev. Robert Jones, Bala, formerly curate of Denbigh, will be the special preacher. Funds for the school are needed. MAY FAIR.—On Tuesday, the largest fair held for many months took place. Dealers made quite a raid on the stock exposed for sale, and bought it up rapidly. This was particularly the case with young growing stock, and yearlings were, In many instances, sold for £12, whilst in-calf cows fetched £26 to £28. The abundance of good grass and other keep made the de- mand great, whilst many farmers refrained from bring- ing cattle of that kind. Horses were plentiful, and sold at high prices, one capital horse going for over £70. THE SANITARY REPORT CORRECTION.—In abbreviating the remarks made by Councillor R. H. Roberts at the meeting on Dr Thome's report, we unintentionally conveyed a wrong impression aa to his opinion about the closing of the polluted wells. What Mr Roberts really said was:—" That whilst the Council were themselves guilty of polluting the main stream of water in the town and could not vouch for the supply and purity of the Company's water, closing the wells might, instead of preventing the use of polluted water make matters worse, and therefore to close the wel's would not be right." SALES BY AUCTION.—On Tuesday, Messrs. Davies and Armor held their usual monthly sale of fat stock, which was largely attended by local and English buyers. Bidding was spirited, and good prices realised. Amongst the choicest stock offered were 90 very prime fat Welsh wethers, the property of that well-known stock owner, Mr R. Wynne, Bachymbyd also. some very fine yearling pedigree bulls, the property of Mr J. Dawson, Gronant, a well known breeder. There was spirited competition for these pure blood animals. On Wednesday, the same auctioneers held a sale of furniture at the Market Square. A RESERVE IN TROUBLE.—Isaac Jones, Abram's Lane, Denbigh, was on Tuesday brought up in custody before the ex-Mayor and Captain A. Lloyd Williams for being drunk and disorderly. He had been turned out of one of the inns at 10.30 the night previously. He pleaded guilty, and there were four previous convictions against him. Defendant, it seems, belongs to the re- serves, and ought to have been at Wrexham by Monday morning, having merely been on leave. He appeared in the dress of his regiment, and his excuse for not baring returned was that he could not get a convenient train! The bench fined him 7s 6d and 68 6d costs, or 14 days, and he was to be locked up whether he paid the fine or not until the commanding officer had been com- municated with. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING. A special meeting of the Town Council was held on Monday, under the presidency of the Mayor (Alderman T. Gee), there being also present :Aldermen Evan Pierce and T. J. Williams Councillors E. W. Gee, Wm. Morris: John Lloyd, Robert Parry, J. Symonds Jones, R.bert Davies, Evan Thomas, W. Griffith Roberts, John Armor, William Hughes, R. Humphreys Roberts, and John Davies. SANCTION OF THE SEWERAGE AND EMITHFIELD SCHEMES. The Town Clerk read a Jetter from the Local Government Board, in which it was said they had had under consideration a report of their inspector, Mr Smith, who conducted the inquiry in reference to the application by the Council to borrow £14,550 for sewer- age works, improvement of streets, and providing a cattle market. The Board were not aware that there was any objection to the proposed loan for the sewerage and street works, bat they understood that the Town Council in- tended to dispose of their sewage by supplying it under agreement to Mr Hughes, of Kinmel, to be delivered on to his land, but as the Board understood that an agreement could not be made in reference to it for a longer period than 25 years they had some hesitation in sanctioning the loan of £G,600 required for these works for the term of 30 years. The Board, however, learnt that the cost of the works on Mr Hughes's land was only small, and they had, therefore, determined to sanction the loan, the interest being 3t per cent. The letter further gave directions as to the formal applications to the Com- missioners, and proceeded to say that in reference to the loan for a cattle market, the Board found that there was considerable opposition to the proposal of the Town Council as to the site, but having due regard to all the facts of the case the Board did not see any sufficient reason to withhold their consent to the scheme; they therefore sanction the borrowing of the sum required for street and market improvements, but they do not think that the Public Works Loan Commissioners would be prepared to grant a loan at the above low rate of in- tareat for those purposes. The Town Clerk then read the separate warrants, bearing the seal of the board, and authorising the Council to borrow two separate sums on the rate of the borough < under the Public Health Act, there being no previous mortgage on the rates under such act—the sums of £6,600 for sewage purposes, and £7,950 for streets and t cattle market. Mr Morris wanted to kn0.w if the Board were in- i formed that they had a mnry-ge already, and were they (the Council), knowing j astified in going in for a P fresh mortgage ? The Mayor said thev i, .d so mortgage under the fi Public Healt. Act. Mr R. H. Roberts said the Commissioner was fully in- formed of the present mortgage, and he said that had nothing to do with it. The Town Clerk said he wrote the Loan Com- missioners, who replied, stating that thay would submit forms to the Council to be filled up and returned, but as regarded the smithfield they would not be able to lend the money for a longer term than 20 years, and no lower rate of interest than 5 per cent. The Mayor explained that they were not obliged to borrow the money for the smithfield and streets from the Public Works Commissioners, but if they could get money at a cheaper rate from either public companies or private individuals, and for a longer term than 20 years, they were at perfect liberty to do so. The Town Clerk said he had already received tenders from various offices including the Provincial," Wrex- ham, the Guardian," and Woollett and Co., of Red Lion Square, London, bat for obvious reasons the terms were not published. The Mayor said that the sanction of the Loal Government Board to mortgage the rates would be as good for another company as the Public Commissioners. A long discussion ensued as to whether they had power to borrow without obtaining again the sanction of the Treasury (which it was ruled they had) or whether they must mortgage the new works, or the rates, it being shown by a mere reference to the docu- ments just previously read that it was "the rates," and whether they should deal wiih the drainage first or the whole question at once, the most conflicting opmions being expressed. The Town Clerk pointed out that they had the sanc- tion for borrowing £14,550; the only question now was would they borrow it all from the Commissioners, or would they only borrow that for the drainage, and go elsewhere to get the money at a cheaper rate for the streets and smithfield. Mr R. H. Roberts said that when the Commissioners sent down their forms thev would want to know how much of the £6,600 would "be" anted during this year, so that they might include it on their estimates, and the Council ought to be prepared with an answer. Mr E. W. Gee proposed that the town clerk be instructed to obtain from public companies or private individuals, the terms on which they would lend the Council £7,950 for 30 years, leaving the other matter in abeyance until they had a reply as to this matter, and then by that time the forms would he down from the Commissioners. Both questions could be considered at once. Mr R. H. Roberts had had to do with the Com- missioners before, and could say what the forms sent down would be. He explained them, and said one question the Council would have to answer was how much they should spend that year. Could any man in that Council answer that question ? It was absurd to go on in that way. "Adjourn," "adjourn," time after time, it was nothing but adjourning sine die. They ought to be able to say how much they would need this year, and they ought to be able to proceed at once unless they meant to adjourn it for another twelve months. The Mayor But in the absence of these forms what can we do ? Mr Roberts: Why, I have told you what the forms contain. If you wait till another Council meeting so as to receive the forms then you will have to adjourn again to ask the surveyor to prepare an estimate of how much we shall spend during the year. Mr J. S. Jones: We seem agreed that we shall borrow this £5,600 from the Commissioners, and I propose that we do borrow that. Let us arrange again how much this year and how much next year. Let us accept their offer to lend us and deal again with the £7,950. Mr R. H. Roberts proposed a motion to the effect that the Council accept the loan of £6,600 from the Public Works Loan Commissioners, and that the surveyor be prepaied by that day fortnight with an estimate of the amount the Council would require previous to the 31st March next. Mr John Davies seconded thi. The Mayor said the only question was to secure the £7.9.50. They were fairly in with the Government fcr £14,550, and if they wanted the whole, they should get it, but they were not in a position to inform the com- missioners what sum they would require during the twelve months. There misht be some difficulty in get- ting the whole of the £7950 from other sources, so that they would have to fall back on the commissioners. They had, however, as yet no estimate from the engineer what they would need this year, and he thought it best to leave the whole subject stand over till they obtained the documents and the received particulars as to the loan from other companies. That was the only work he thought they could do that day. Mr John Davies But it is, I think, very unreasonable, and quite out of keeping with common sense, to pay five per cent for the money to build a Smithfield, and only get it for twenty years. The Mayor: I quite agree with you. Mr E. W. Gee We all agree to that. The Mayor: I think we ought to get it at four per cent if not less. Mr R. H. Roberts Then why make a mole-hill into a mountain. You are suggesting that there is the possi- bility of our having to fall back upon the commissioners for the Smithfield money, as if there was any likelihood of our doing anything so absurd. We shall do nothing of the kind, for if we have to pay five per cent for money for a smithfield,* is there a man that would sanction it (hear, hear), Therefore, you may dismiss that from your minds altogether. Unless you can get the money from a company at a less rate of interest, we should not expend any at all. The ex-Mayor But we don't intend to do anything of the kind. Mr Roberts: But the mayor says we shall perhaps have to fall back on the commissioners for the money, or some part of it. I say that is quite out of the ques- tion (hear,hear). The Mayor Now don't be in a hurry. You won't be able to spend any money for two or four month", and I don't see the reason, therefore, of hurrying it forward. You lose nothing by allowing it to stand over. If you fail to make terms about the £7,950, you would be on vour backs as regards the smithfield. Mr J. S. Jones I feel sure we could get it on the strength of the borough, apart from the document given us by the Local Government Board. An effort was made to get Mr Roberts to alter the time named to the next monthly meeting, but he sand his experience was that it was as much as they could do to get through the ordinary business, and if there was anything of a special character it was generally shelved." He did not want another twelve o'clock at night meeting (laughter). The Mayor thought there were many matters con- nected with these questions that it would be for their interests, and those of the ratepayers, to be gone into fully by a committee, and he strongly recommended that "committee number one" should next settle all the details, and report to the council. Mr E. W. Gee: I won't vote for going to a com- mittee. Mr Morris I am quite sorry to hear the mayor sub- mit such a proposal. The Mayer: Don't make any remarks upon me, please. I have my own opinions I shall express them and I wish to be free from any remarks. If you have anything to say, speak to the question, and treat generally but don't pass any remarks upon me and mv opinions. Mr E. W. Gee objected to supporting Mr Roberts's motion till he had seen the forms. Mr Roberts: I have seen them, and I tell you all they contain. It seems as if we simply met to adjourn ques- tions. I don't want us to come here again and find that we want certain information to fill up these forms which we have not got. Eventually, Mr R. H. Roberts's motion was agreed to WHO CAN LEND A FEW THOUSANDS ? Mr John Davies said this was a matter in which the public were greatly interested, and instead of the Town Clerk reading the three letters he had, offering money, he should propose that they be not read but that the council advertise for the money so that everybody should have a chance. Alderman Williams seconded the motion and it was agreed that advertisements be inserted in each of the local papers, and in one of the insurance papers for the term and period for which £7,950 would be lent to the council on the security of the rates. Alderman Williams asked if it was not desirable to pass some definite resolution as to Glas Meadows pur- chased from Mrs Lloyd (now Mrs Owen), who had, of course, like the council been kept in suspense as to the result of the commissioner's inquiry. It was, however, agreed to let it stand over till after next meeting. PLAYING AT DLlx]) HOOKEY WITH THE SMITHFIELD. Mr John Armour Supposing the Smithfield, when provided, does notfcturn out prosperous, are the rates of the town liable te make up the difference. The Mayor: Of course. It is on the security of the rates that the money is borrowed. Mr Parry Would it not be possible, for the sake of the public and ourselves, to hive some kind of particulars prepared with regard to this Smithfield. We are not compelled to have it, and there are differences of opinion as to the propriety of undertaking it. I have not heard anything as to what will be the issue of the undertaking. It is one that will involve us in liabilities and we ought to have a statement as to what the revenue is likely to be so that we may see whether it is likely to pay for it- self. The Mayor I am sorry to rule that you are out of order the question has been discussed in the Council before you were a member, and an application made for the money in consequence of the resolution of the Council. This is merely opening a question previously lecided. Mr J. S. Jonss: Excuse me, but I think Mr Parry isks a very proper question as to this statement, and one ;hat ought to have our consideration. Mr E. W. Gee: But you are dealing with a question vhich is not on the notice paper. Mr J. S. Jonea: Excusj me, sir, we have, I contend, lerfect liberty to do so. Mr R. H. Roberts: Certainly the question of a Smith- ield is on the notice paper, and we are entitled to say rhatever we like on that subject, The Town Clerk read the notice of mesting, which seemed to favour the discussion. Mr E. W. Gee contended that after the resolution passed for a, Smithfield so many months ago, to go now into the question in this way was an anomaly. We have passed a resolution instructing the town clerk to issue advertisements for the sum of £7,950. part of which is for a Smithfield, and then we turn round and discus- the question of whether we are going to have one or not (hear, hear). The Mayo": I am very sorry that this question has been re-opened for it places us, as a Council, in a ridiculous position. Last year we arrived at a resolution to have a Smithfield, and there was only one member of the Council opposed to although, of course, there were some gentlemen in favour of having it down town. After that the Government Commissioner came here twice to inquire into the question, and now we are raising the question whether it will pay or not. All I can say is that for the Ccuncil to raise this question at this stage of the proceediags, is to say the least of it, very childish. The Ex Mayor: I quite agree with you that it is. Mr R. H. Roberts did not think it an unreasonable question. If the Smithfield brought in nothing it would cost 8d in the pound and it would be well for them to see what they were likely to receive. Mr John Davies thought that before they re-opened this question they should consider that they had fallen upon a piece of land that was excessively cheap. Mr J. J. Jones: But we were told we should get the money at 31 per cent., and now we are asked 5 per cent. Alderman Williams: You are wrong there; we shall get money at a far cheaper rate than the Public Works Commissioners offer it. The Mayor: Pay or not pay is a question that does not appertain to the present state of matters. Even if the extra per centage was charged, why it would only amount to jE15 a-year. But, gentlemen, the important question for you to consider is. do you think we shall stand before the country in anything like an enviable position if we play with this question in the manner HOW proposed ? (hear, hear). If you gentlemen who are not in favour of the spot sanctioned by the Commissioner would say I object to the site which has been selected, and I propose it be not proceeded with," then it could be met, but to attempt to re-open the whole question by a side wind of this kind, is, I think, nothing but child's play (hear, hear). Mr J. S. Jones I contend that you, sir, have no right to think or as-ume that this is raised on account of objec- tions to the site. I don't care whether the bottom or top site is selected, but I agree with Mr Parry. Mr R. H. Roberts said he did not understand Mr Parry to raise the question of Smithfield or no Smithfield, but whether it wai likely to pay or not. He thought it would be an interesting statement, and the public would see what they were likely to have to pay in increased rates. He did not raise.the question of no Smithfield now he should not be so childish. Mr John Lloyd said the whole scheme was put before the commissioner, and the fact that a great nuisance would be removed from the streets was laid before him. The consent had been attained and if the scheme was now abandoned the whole expense would be thrown away, and the question would crop up again in a vory few years. They (the council) would then look very much like the characters he saw in a cartoon the other day, where they were playing at Blind hookey (laughter). Why not face the question properly, get the money at a cheaper rate, and carry out the work (hear, hear). Mr Parry If it is thought that my proposals re-opens the whole quostion, I withdraw it Mr J. S. Jones: Stand to your ground; don't with- draw. The Mayor went into figures to show what the yearly charge would be to repay principal and interest, and pointed out the cheapness of the land, and so forth, and reminded the council that their character as men of business was at stake, and in a plain outspoken manner counselled them to deal with the question as men of business. Soon afterwards Mr Parry withdrew his suggestion, and the subject dropped. Subsequently a private meeting was held of the mayor and members, when we understand it was pointed out that it would be far better to hold the meetings privately, whilst these questions are before the council, so that the details might not go forth We believe that with this object in view, the questions in detail are likely to be dealt with in committee.

RUTHIN. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT. MONDAY.—Before Mr R. G. Johnson, Rev. the Warden, and Mr J. F. Jesse. ASSAULT CASE.—Abraham Williams summoned David Jones for assaulting him. Both the parties reside at Gyffylliog, and are shepherds. Either the sheep strayed on to the opposition pasture or something else of that kind happened; anyhow a row ensued, and David Jones. who is a much younger man than complainant, was said to have been unmannerly enough to throw his fellow shepherd on to the ground two or three times. After hearing all the facts, the magistrates assessed the damage done to Abraham at 2s 6d and costs. A "MODEL" PUBLIO HOUSE.—Isaac Jones, Cross Guns, Erryrs, Llanarmon, was summoned by P.C. William Roberts for permitting drunkenness on his premises. On a certain evening the officer strolled as far as the hostlery kept by the defendant when he found one man, named David Roberts, was so helplessly drunk that be was oblivious to all going on around him, whilst it was stated that the landlord was slightly gone." Unfortunately for him there was a black mark against him previously, for in June, 1877, he was fined £2 for a similar offence. He was now fined £5 and 16s 6d costs, and license was ordered to be endorsed.—David Roberta himself, who had been previously fined, was now ordered to pay 10s and costs. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—Roger Edwards. Llainwen, was charged by P.C. Edward Jones with this offence committed in Ruthin. He is a very old offender, and was therefore sent to gaol for one month's hard labour aad total abstinence.—Sergeant Rowlands charged Robert Roberts,joiner, Borthyn, with similar bad conduct. Having been previously fined, he was ordered to pay 40s and costs, but allowed a few days to pay it in.—P.O. Edward Jones summoned Mary Griffiths, a well-known character in Ruthin, for a similar offence. Mary did not think it in keeping with her dignity to appear in court. She was fined 20s and costs, and a warrant issued so that if she failed to find the money she could be marched off to gaol.—P.C. Jones summoned Peter Harrington for being drunk on Saturday night, when he was taken charge of by the police till the sessions. Fined 58 aad costs, and allowed till Saturday to pay. MISCELLANEOUS CASES.—For an assault committed on Robert Edwards, a fine of 5 and costs was inflicted upon John Jones.—For allowing a donkey to stray on the highway, Robert Roberts, Derwen, was fined 23 and costs. For neglecting to place his name on his cart Richard Roberts was fined Is and. costs. P.C. John Hughes proved these cases. LLCENSES.—The license of the "Labour in Vain," Llanfwrog, was transferred from Emma Dorothy Jones to John Jones, and that of the Nag's Head Inn to Mr Edwards, who prodaced excellent testimonials.

ST. ASAPH. THE ARCHDEACON OF ST. ASAPH.—On Friday the Venerable Archdeacon Morgan took up his abode at the Canonry, St. Asaph, for his term as canon in residence. We are exceedingly pleased to find that the archdeacon has almost recovered his recent severe illness, and with care his complete restoration is possible. THE COMIG OF AGE CELEBRATIONS.—On Monday evening another well attended meeting of the committee was held at the Schoolroom, when each of the sub- committees reported that they were making very satis- factory progress with the arrangements. We learn that about £80 is already in hand and will be very judiciously expended, the object being to make the festivities as general as possible. A good sum will also be spent in fireworks. The banquet in the evening is to be presided over by Mr W. Chambres. PRESENTATION TO THE REV. W. MORGAN.—On Thursday, the 9th instant, the members of the above society met at the reading-room, for the purpose of presenting the Rev W. Morgan, B.A. (Penfro), with a substantial testimonial, in the shape of a knee-hole writing table, made of solid oak, to whieh is affixed a silver plate bearing the following inscription :—" Pre- sented to Rev W. Morgan, B.A., upon leaving St. Asaph, by the members of the Young Men's Reading Society, and other friends, in acknowledgement of his valuable services rendered as librarian of that institution. May, 1878." Also Bishop Unsworth's commentary on the Old Testament, in four volumes, were presented in acknowledgement of the valuable services rendered bv that gentleman to the society. The Rev W. Morton, M.A., the president of the society; the Rev J. Starkey, MrTJ. J. Sisson, Talardy; and the Rev Thomas Jones spoke in high terms of the services rendered by Mr Morgan not only to the society but to the parish generally. The president, in presenting Mr Morgan with the testimonial, read the following address To the Reverend W. Morgan, B.A., librarian. We, the undersigned members of the St. Asaph Young Men's Beading Society, and other friends, in congratulating you upon your well deserved promotion to the Rectory of Pennant with Penybont, cannot but feel that your gain will be a great loss to us in every way. We value most highly the warm interest you have shewn in the affain of the society during your residence here, and more especially in the care and attention you have bestowed upon the library, in the arrangement and cataloguing of the books, and in the trouble you have taken towards providing new ones from the funds of the;late concert. We also take this opportunity of expressing to you our appreciation of the manner in which you have discharged your ministerial duties at the parish church, and we cannot, therefore, allow you to leave St. Asaph without an acknowledgement of our friendly feelings towards you, and we beg to offer you Bishop Wordsworth's commentary on the Old Testament, in four volumes, together with a writing table, and trust you will accept them, and also our best wishes for many years of comfort and happi- ness in your sphere of duty. Here follow names of the subscribers. RURAL SANITÂRY AUTHORITY'S WATER SUPPLIES.— We have received a copy of a report on the water supplies of Llanfairtalhaiarn, Dyserth, Melidan, and Prestatyn, by Mr J. Lloyd Roberts, M.B., medical officer of ) health for St. Asaph Union. It is a document of con- ) aiderable interest. After dealing with the general < leatarea of the water supply, the importance for pare I ater, and the diseases that may result from the want of it, the report goes on to deal with the sources from which the water is obtained. We make the following extracts:— PRESENT SUPPLIES. Llanfairtalhaiarn.—Population, 800. Is supplied mainly by river water (a) By a stream which flpws through the village, and receives the drainage and slop-waters of the villa gre at various points this stream is exposed to other pollutions in its course; high up by farm yards and by cattle, and above the village by privies: (b) By the River Aled which flows at the bcttom of the village and receives thi3 stream, the drainage of the village, and the washings from the privies of the National School: (c) The out-lying parts draw water from dip-wells, which are very imperfectly constructed and which afford an uncertain supply. Dyserth.—Population, 335. The supply of water is very inaccessible and scanty, drawn from a stream which takes origin at Ffynnon Asaph. (a) A well at the west end of the village is said to afford the water-supply for dietary purposes for the whole village, including the rectory, and some few houses on Ochr-y-foel. This well is situated almost under a a garden, and the foundations of a house, on the road-side and in close proximity to the road gutter. In the summer time, though the yield does get low, the supply does not fail. (b) For domestic purposes water is drawn from the stream which flow through the village, which receives the slop and waste waters of the village, (c) Plas Dyserth and a few houses in that neihbourhood draw their 1Vater supply from a dip-well and from .a small streamlet, each of which probably derive their water from the Talargoch Aqueduct, about to be mentioned. Meliden.-This village is supplied with water by (a) dip-well at the East End of the village, which is exposed to risks of pollution by sewage; a readside gutter which receives refuse waters from a block of houses adjacent, passes in dauerous proximity to the well. It is probable that in March,1877, this well was so polluted, and that its water conveyed the infective poison of typhoid feer to some four families, (b) About three-fourths of the population draw their water supply (by favour) from a stand pipe in eonnection with the Aqueduct, in one of the Talargoch Metal Yards, (c) The greater number of houses at Tan-y-Ogo' draw their water supply from this stand pipe: the remaining few from a precarious dip-well there situated. Prestatyn.—(a) Some houses beyond the South End of the village draw their water supply from an old level" which is difficult of access and uncertain in its yield. (b) The south end of the village is supplied, by favour of tenants, by pumps situated in the farm yards of Plas Prestatyn and Pentre. The wells are some 30 feet in depth, and are situated in dftDgerous proximity (four ar five yards) to manure heaps. (c) The houses in the centre of the village, & large proportion of the population, draw their supply from a shallow (dip) well on the east side of the village. The yield is said not absolutely to fail during 4ilry seasons, though it doesf become very scanty. The water is dirty, the well being evidently contaminated by all its surroundings, (d) Some few houses about the station draw water by favour from the station taps; and those by the cement works use this same water from the" cut" at the railway tank. (e) Victoria-terrace and Jul joining houses are dependant upon shallow wells in their immediate neighbourh00d. Thus far it has been endeavoured to point out that the water supplies of the named localities are defective in quality, quantity, and accessibility. In remedying these defects by introducing new water supplies by Water Works, it should be Roted that other advantages would be gained to these place by such works. Thus water systems of excrement removal may he introduced, street waterins may be performed, and an abundance of water at high pressure will bo at hand in case of fire. PROPOSED SCHEMES. Llanfairtalhniarn.-An ineffectual seirch has been made on the hills about this village for a reliable source whence to obtain an adequate water supply. Springs failing, other means have to be sought. Rather than resort to the un- certainties of boring and pumping it is suggested that the rainfall on a suitable plot of ground may be collected and stored, and that this may be supplemented by a convenient spring: the supply to bo subsequently distributed by gravitation over the village. According to the 6th Report of the Rivers Pollution Commissioners and to the Garthewin rainfall records, the annual rainfall in this district averages about 40 inches. With a daily allowance of 10 gallons to each inhabitant-in..tead of the two which are n0W c0n'mmecl- 2,000 gallons should be daily distributed in the village. Sub- sequently it may be detennincd what storing-room may be required at present it may be sufficient to state that 2.000 allons would occupy a space of 321 cubic feet, and that this quantity ef water would be collected by a rainfall of 1.9 inch upon 430 square yards. Dyserth, Meliden, and Prestatyn might be included in one scheme of water works, by drawing their supply by mains from the Talargoch Mining Company's Aqueduct at or about Trecastle. This aqueduct, which already supplies the greater number of houses in Meliden, and some few in Dyserth con- veys water frÐm Ffynnon Asaph. This Is a most powerful and constant spriu some f mile ditant from Trecastle, or mile from Ochr-y-foel. In its course this aqueduct is exposed to but remote chances of pollution by sewage or farms. The water, however, is said to be very hard, as is the water generally at Dyserth, Meliden, and the south end of Prestatyn. Much of this hardness might be removed at no great cost by the lime process before filtration. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. On Thursday week, there was a strong muster of mem- bers, the chairman's remarks at the previous meeting having evidently been the means of securing the pre- sence of a larger number of ex-officio guardians than has been witnessed at the board hitherto, including :—B. W. Wynne, Esq., Garthewin, (chairman); T. Griffies-Dixon, Esq., Nant; Townshend Mainwaring, Galltfaenan Simon Yorke, Eq., Dyffryn Aled; Sir W. Grenville Wiliiams, But., Bodelwyddan Captain Conwy Rowley Conwy, Bodrhyddan D. Griffiths, Esq., Garn W. Price Jones, Esq., Rhyl; Rev. T. Williams, St. George; Rev. E. Pueh, Llansannan and Rev. W. H. Howard, Wig- fair. Elected guardians: Messrs. W. M. Clarke, St. George (vice-chairman); E P. Jones and T. Winston, Rhyl; W. Bell and J. Pierce, Rhuddlan James Kerfoot and Richard Kerfoot, Abergele; Joseph Lloyd, Thomas Mitthewa, and John Roberts, St. Asaph; Thomas Morgan, Cwm T. Lloyd, Llansannan E. W. Gee, D. P. Williams, and R. Davies, Denbigh R. P. John Llan- dulas E. Vaughan, Llannefydd J. E. Oldfield, Bettws R. Hughes, Llanfairtalhaiarn; W. P. Evans and W. Ffoulkes, Henllan; Thomas Sleight, Dyserth; and J. Roberts, Bodfari. THE HODSE.—Number of inmates, 106; an increase of three on the corresponding day in 1877. Vagrants relieved during tile fortnight, 81 corresponding day last year, 62.—A young girl, named Claudia D. Morris, was allowed to go for a month's trial to Mr Kerfoot, Hendrebach.—Mrs Dod, Llannerch, having presented the inmates with a number of interesting books, similar to those previously given by her deceased husband, a cordial vote of thanks was given her by the board.—The Chaplain reported examining the schools, commending the writing of scholars and their answers to scriptural questions. A statement showing the number of times he visited the house was also laid before the board, in which it was stated that Easter communicants numbered 15. SERVING HIS COUNTRY.—Llewelyn Batten, wrote from Enniskillen Barracks, stating that he was in her Majesty's reserve forces at present, and under the cir- cumstances could not contribute as usual towards the maintenance of his parents. The man was Unanimously excused by the board. INQUIRY OFFICERS.—Some discussion took place as to who should be appointed inquiry officers for the ensuing year, their duties being to see to the circumstances of persons, not being paupers, applying to the board for payment of their children's school fees. It was stated that only two or three applications had been made during the past year, and the relieving officers consenting to undertake the duty, they were re-appointed. MONETARY.—Relief to out-paupers during the past fortnight was granted aa follows:—Per Mr J.Jones, 11.£1240 8s 6d Mr E. 9d Mr R. Roberts, £65 15s Gd. Cheques for £295 were issued, and a balance of £810 17s lOd remained in treasurer's hands. The following calls had been paid during the fortnight: Cwm, .£49; Dymeirchion, £51; Llannefydd..£76; Llansannan, £74; Bodffary, £26 Saint George, £35; Llandulas, £31; Bettws. £52; Rhuddlan, £405; Meliden, £80; Henllan, £194. STATE OF PAUPERISM IN THE UNION.—Mr Yorke wished to call the board's attention to the fact that the union's pauperism exceeded the North Wales average. Before doing so he would mention that the statement issued, ostensibly by Mr Murray Browne, had a strong smack of London about it, and was not quite correct. In the four unions which figured most favourable (Forden, Hawarden, Ruthin, and Wrexham\ he found the ratio to be 2~5, and the coat per head Is Gt-i; whilst in the four worst unions (St. Asaph, Dolgelley, Holybead, and Pwllheli), the ratio was 6*5, and the cost per head 3s lItd. The speaker could not understand how the proportion was higher in what he might call the rural unions than in the others. In Wrexham again the proportion of out-door paupers was four to one, whilst in St. Asaph it reached so much as twelve to one. Mr Yorke then proceeded to show that the in-door expendi- ture was high, and said that whilst a labouring man, his wife, and three children, a family's average, would often have to subsist on 14s or 15s a week, the cost of maintaining an equal number in the house would be 18a (hear, hear). He believed there was something radically wrong; and as the cost of house maintenance was so high it would be better to close it up, and tarn the place into a manufactory or something else. Had the speaker been able, these matters would have been brought before the board long ago; and he wished to remind the guardians that they were not only guardians of the poor, but guardians of the ratepayers' pockets as well; and suggested that a number of them, with the clerk, be sent to Ruthin to see how affairs were con. ducted economically in that uDÍDn. He could not help believing that there was much want of a better adminis- trative ability in the St. Asaph Union. Whilst they bad 16 collectors or assistant overseers, receiving about .£735 per annum, the whole work was being done by two men, receiving £80, in the Ruthin Union (hear, hear). Of course it would be disagreeable to turn all these men from office; but duty was the first thing that deserved attention, and not evanescent popularity. Its great pauper- ism he considered to be a blot on the fair fame of Wales, where the judges had such little work to do, and were so often preaented with white glove. But if those gentlemen were sent amongst us to try the pauperism of the country, the further they went iuto the heart of Wales the darker it became. In conclusion, the speaker charged the guardians with manafacturing and breeding pauperism, by their easy way of dealing'with people who had not in times of prosperity prepared for a rainy day. The Chairman believed that the brunt of answering his cousin's charges naturally fell on him. He could go with Mr Yorke in some things, and the board would remember how he had advocated over and over again the appointment of two or three collectors for the whole union; and how he had repeatedly disapproved of dividing the board into committees whilst considering relief cases, believing that one guardian ought to be as interested in every individual case as another guardian. If each relief book were taken consecutively, the board would do away with the present disperity in granting relief, when the pauper of one parish received 20 or 80 per cent more than a pauper similiarly situated in mother (" No, ne," from Mr D. P. Williams). Ho did act attach much weight to the statement produced as to the comparative state of pauperism, which statement ras not correct, but considered that the Local Govern- ment Board ought to be ashamed for being wrong in their decimals (hear, hear). He argued that the work- house test should be oftener made use of. It was stated that the indoor maintainance was too high, but there was no charge made merely a vague comparison with other unions, and a general idea expressed. What was the cause of it, Mr Yorke could not say. nor could he offer a rvmedy. The inmates were well fed and well clothed, and he (the chairman) was sure that there was no gentleman on the board that wished to reduce the quality or quantity of either food or clothing (cheers). After seeing the little children who had just passed before the board, with their healthy and clean appear- ance, he thought that it required a bold man to propose at the board an alteration in their diet (applause). Neither could there beany plundering going on as for a number of years past, the guardians had M master one m whom they could repose the greatest confidence- who was thoroughly religious, honest, and economi- cal (applause). As to how a labouring man and family could subsist on 14s or 15s a-week he, no more than Mr Yorke, was able to explain. There were many things connected with the poor population the rich do not understand-bow they assisted each other and struggled on through life (hear. hear). Respecting the workhouse test, he trusted that the St. Asaph board would never be found travelling with the Ruthin one, and adopting the latter's hard and fast rule, but would continue to deal with each case according to its own merits (applanse). In the rules referred to by Mr Yorke and adopted at Ruthin, it was recommended that no out relief should be granted a woman deserted by her husband. To a woman who, by drunkenness and mis- conduct, had made her husband's home a hell, causing him to run away, the workhoosa should be ins:SLed upon; but when a decent woman, a model wife, was deserted by her husband, leaving her perhaps with the burden of a large family, it would be most cruel to bteak up her home, and to bring wedlock children to an atmosphere of bastardy (applause). He trusted the St. Asaph board would never do that (continued applause). At the same time the guardians were much indebted to Mr Yorke for bringing this subject forward, which dessrved further consideration. The Chairman in conclusion expressed his hope that the board would still continue in the even tenor of its way, not forgetting the ratepayers' interests, but always remembering that they came there primarily as guardians of the poor, and that they would study economy as a handmaid of humanity (applause). The general business then terminated. At a meeting of the Educational Committee, it was decided to advertise for a school attendance officer for the Rhuddlan district. RHYL. VISITORS are, we are informed, far more numerous now than they have been known for years past in the month of May. Let us hope it is the promise of a splendid season for the lodging-house keepers aad tradesmen. MONTHLï COUNTY COURT. FRIDAY Before Mr Horatio Lloyd, Judge. BUSINESS.—About 150 plaints were entered, some were struck out by the registrar because the fees had not been paid and nsany others not being defended were settled by him. A PECULIAR CLAIM.—Mr F. M.Crossby, London, was sued by Thomas Jones, Hhyl, f< r £3 due as wages to his wife (since dead) who had acted as servant for de- fendant.. It was contended by Mr E. Roberts, for de- fendant. that the contract was that the woman was to forfeit her fare to and from London should she fail to stay at the situation twelve months. She had not ful- filled the contract, only staying six weeks. The de- fendant's case being proved his Honour give judgement for two shillings and sixpence a balance of account which defendant admitted was due. THE CLAIM AGAINST THE RHYL COMMISSIONERS.—Mr F. J. Collingwood, engineer, who has for so long a time been in dispute with Rhyl Commissions as to the pay- ment of £175 for plans supplied by him to the Board in reference to the drainage works, now sued the Board for £50, to which amount his bill was reduced in order to get it heard in this court. Mr Marshall, barrister, Chester, appeared for plaintiff and Mr Lsuis for the Com- missioners. The latter took an objection to the claim as no contract had been entered into under the seal of the Board and therefore defendant could not claim. It was necessary under the Public Health Act that the seal should be so affixed to engagements in which over .£50 was involved. He quoted cases in support of his objection.—Mr Marshall contended that this was a con- tract under the Commissioners own act and quoted de- cisions in proof of this view.—His Honour overruled the objection.—Mr Collingwood proved that he sent to the Commissioners rough plans of proposed drainage schem, and as they were favourably received he, at the request of the board, sent detailed plans, and the report which accompanied them was to this day held by the board. He afterwards conferred with Messrs Bell and Hughes as to amalgamating the two schemes, but the latter firm ob- jected to the board saying that their scheme and his (defendant's) would not work together. The board never informed him that he would not be paid unless his plans were adopted and the scheme carried out.—In cross- examination he said he did see Messrs Bell and Hughes's plans and Mr Latham's but ho had an idea of his own which was, he considered, an improvement. He had said when the detailed plans were submitted that his fee would be 5 per cent on the contract, and ho considered as the plans were approved they wero virtually adopted. He had not seen his scheme in operation anywhere but he had perfect confidence in it.—Mr Lloyd Williams, sur- veyor, said if he had submitted plans ho should charge It per cent on the estimate and 5 per cent if the scheme was carried out.—Mr Louis argued that the defendants had invited plana sent in and several were so sent the Local Government Board had accepted Messrs Bell and Hughes's and not Mr Collingwood's. The Commissioners had never intended to pay except for the plans carried out.—The Judge called the attention of Mr Louis to the minutes of the Board, in which the plans of Mr Colling- wood had been adopted, the plaintiff undertaking to get the two schemes to work together. The Board had evidently led Mr Collingwood, by those minutes, to think that his plans were accepted and it was a pity that the Board having made a mistake did not compromise the matter with Mr Collingwood. For the defence Mr Bell was called to explain his plans and Dr Wolstenholme, chairman of the sanitary committee, to prove that the committee never intended to give remuneration for plans unless carried ont.—Mr Collingwood distinctly said that he produced his plans on those conditions.—Mr W. Williams said that Mr Collingwood's outfall scheme was based on that of Messrs Bell and Hughes's and he dis- tinctly told the committee that he should require 5 per cent if his scheme was carried out.—The Judge again suggested that Mr Collingwood had evidently been under the impression that his plans were accepted and he suggested a settlement.—Eventually Mr Marshall, Mr Louis, and his Honour had a private consultation and a verdict by consent was entered for Mr Collingwood for jE50 but no costs were allowed. A DEAD MAN'S DEBTS —Margaret Parry sued the widow of W. Parry, Dyserth, for £7 2s for shop goods. It seemed the man died in 1875, and had left ample effects behind to pay all his debts. For the defence it was contended that all the property had been consumed in paying off debts. Judgment for plaintiff and costs. Mr Davies for plaintiff and Mr Louis for defendant. ADJOURNED CASES.—The running down case of some interest, Hesketh v. Edwards, was adjourned till next court, for want of time to try it.—A case in which Henry Parry sued Evan Wynne, for 25, cost of a fancy cigar-holder alleged to be smashed by defendant by pushing his elbow into his mouth, was partly heard and adjourned, the judge hoping it would be settled. Mr Louis for plaintiff and Mr Edwards for defendant.

HOLYWELL. LOCAL BOARD.—The monthly meeting of this board was held on Monday, Mr E. J. Davies presiding. MessrsCarman and J. Jones made the usual declarations and took their seats after the election, the expenses of which, amounting to £19 14s 4d, were ordered to be paid. The board adopted and signed a memorial, passed by the Maesteg Local Board, desiring the Home Secretary to cause local board elections to be conducted by ballot. The surveyor and inspector reported that the health of the district continued good. A general district rate for the year, amounting to 3s in the pound, was signed, the rate to be collected in two equal instalments. Tenders were received for the erection of the market-hall, but the matter was adjourned to Thursday. The board then inspected tfye cutting on the north side of the town, made by the defunct Holywell Railway Company, which has now been converted into a huge cesspool, dangerous to the health of the neighbourhood. The subject of remedying the evil will be considered at the next meet- ing.

LLANGWYN, CORWEN. CONSECRATION OF ST. CATHERINE'S. The new church of St. Catherine's, Dinmael, was con- secrated by the Lord Bishop of St. Asaph, on Thursday, the 9th instant. It is bailt on a most lovely site, given by Mr W.Kerr, Maesmor, on the London and Holyhead road, abont four miles from the town of Corwen, and four and a half miles from Llangwn parish church. The river Ceirw sweeps in a broad curve round the west and south sides of the churchyard, and a range of thickly wooded ridges rise to a considerable height beyond the river. The church is built of native stone tooled, the window mullions, facings, copings, and belfry are of free- stone, dressed, and the roof of Carnarvonshire blue slates. The chancel arch and steps are also of freestone, andjall the timber is pitchpiue varnished. The east window is of beautifully stained glass, the gift of Mrs Sobieekie Lynes, Richmond Bank, Chester. Tho central light con- tains the scene of the raising of Jairus's daughter; the north light that of "Tarning the water into wine;" and the south light that of The feeding of the five thousand." Surmounting the whole is the figure of a dove descending frem a blue sky, bearing the olive leaf, and underneath is the inscription, A mother's thank- offering." The pulpit is of Derby marble, the gift of Mr and Mrs Spicer, of London, in memory of Mrs Spicer's father, the late Mr John Roberts, of Bryn- dedwydd. The base is of ironstone colour, the panels of grey marble, highly polished, and the rest of wbite marble, carved and polished. A beauti ful font of the sam. material, and by the same maker, was given by Mr W. Kerr, in memory of an infant son. The embroi- dered altar cloth is the gift and work of Miss Kerr, the altar linen that of Mrs Pym, 28, Kensigton-terrace, London; and a. fine linen surplice that of Mrs Ellis Roberts, the vicarage. The contractor was Mr D. Jonea, joiner and builder, Cerrig-y-druidion, who appears to have executed his work well. The consecration service commenced at 11 a.m. and was chiefly in English, the sermon, by the Lord Bishop, being in English. The afternoon service was in Welsh, with a Welsh sermon by Canon Wynne Edwards, the bishop's chaplain, and the evening service was again in Welsh, with a sermon by the Rev D. Howell, B.D., vicar of Wrexham. Miss Kerr presided at the harmonium during the English service, and Miss Roberts, the vicarage, at the Welsh. The singing was congregational and hearty. The services were well attended throughout, there being a large influx of Churchmen from the neighbouring parishes, in addition to the greater part of the parishioners, Dissenters as well as Church people. Luncheon was given to all the strangers at Maesmor, Bryndedwydd, the Cymro Inn, and the neighbouring farmhouses. The clergy present, moat of them accom- panied by their families and frionds, were, in addition to the Lord Bishop of the diocese, the Revs Canon Wynne Edwards, W. Richardson, rector of Corwen Jenkin Jones, of Cerrig-y-druidion T. LI. Williams, curate of Cerrig-y-ddruidion W. Jones, rector of Battws G. G. Evan Evans, of Llanfihangel G.M.; O.ven Jones, of Pentrefoelas; D. Howell, of Wrexham; W. Lloyd, of Yspytty; D. Evans, curate of Gwyddelwern and Ellis Roberts, vicar of the parish. Amongst the laity we observed Lord and Lady Hill, the Hon. C. H. Wynn, of Rhûgo, and Mrs Wynn and party Sir Llewelyn Tumor, Mr W. Kerr, Mrs Kerr, Miss Kerr, and party; Mrs Sobieekie Lynes and Miss Lyncs'; Mrs Lloyd, of Rhagget; Mrs Price, Colomendy: Miss Wilson, Tyddyn Llan Mrs Williams, Llandriilo Rectory; &c., &c. The offertory amounted, including remittances from absent well-wishers, to £27 Oi 7 !d.

RUABOH. SCHOOL BOARD MEETING. The monthly meeting of this hoard took ploce on Tuesday, under the presidency of Mr G. Thomson, Mr Gomer Roberts in the vice-chair. There were also present Rev J. Jones, Mr E. T. Fitch, and Mr J. C. Edwards. THE HOLIDAYS.—The minutes having been read by the clerk, the chairman remarked that he knew nothing of the resolution in regard to the holidays until two days beforo the time had elapsed, and going into that reso- lution he found it would be detrimental to the schools at Rhosnessey and C-efn, ar.d he decided, as he had no committee, to take upon himself in regard to the Cefn school aud keep on as before. They had a good attend- ance, and the teachers would take their holidays in the usual way. He thought the arrangements could not bo altered legally because tlioy were a part of the printed regulations. The minutes were then confirmed. Mr Roberts said thev had no meeting at the HllO. ATTENDANCE OFFICERS' F.EPORTS.—The reports of the attendance officers were read. That L'od the Rhos stated that since the last meeting 19 notices had been served upon parents for none attendance of their children and irreguLrity. The state of things in this district was terrible owing to many being our of work many families were in want of food daily, and the children were kept at home for days together to assist their parents a little by picking up coal. Much sickness prevailed among the children from feve-, whooping cough, and measles.—At Acrefair the average attendance had steadily increased, although the holidays had affected the attendance con- siderably. NEW WORKS.—The Rev. J. Jones said the alteration in the drains and closets at the Rhos were a great im- provement, the costs of which was £54 8s., and on the motion of this gentlemen, seconded by the chairman, the bill for the works wao passed. THE CEFN SCHOOLS.—The chairman said in regard to these schools he had no report, to make, because he could not get a committee. He had sent notices again and again for one, but no one appeared but himself. Ho could attend to the schools with much less trouble-thaa it took to get a committee, but he was sorry so little interest was shown in the schools. He should be happy to attend to everything himself, but he must ask the board for confirmation of every thing that was required to bo done. Matters which he had dealt with at the Cefn schools wore all in order. A MASTER'S RESIGNATION.—The resignation of Mr Jones, master of the Acrefair school was laid before the Board and accepted, and the clerk was requested to advertise for another master. RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION.—The Chairman referred to his motion at the last meeting to bring forward again the question of religious instruction, and said he thought there would be no time to go into the matter then he would, therefore, prepare a schemo which could be dis- cussed in its entirety, and with their permission defer it to the next meeting-—This was agreed to. THE APPLICATION FOR A LOAN, &O.—The Clerk said he had applied to the Public Works Loan Commissioners again with regard to the loan tlioy wished to obtain, and a form had been sent down containing fourteen questions to fee answered and returned to them, tke form to be signed by himself.—It -was thought not necessary to answer all the questions again, as they had most of them been answered before, and the clerk was directed to state the purposes of the loan, and to refer thrm to that answer in regard to the other questions. Another letter from the Public Works Loan Commissioners on tho same subject, was also read by the clerk, which was to the effect that having regard to the numerous payments which had to be made under the securities in respect to the several advances of the loans granted to these schools, and the labour and correspondence occasioned both to the borrower and the lender, the writer was directed to enquiro whether it would not meet with the approval of the board that these loans should now be amalgimated, so that one half yearly payment should discharge the whole of the loans. And upon the board approving of the proposal a statement showing how the amalgamation might be affected would be forwarded, The letter also stated that a deed would be necessary to carry out the arrangement, but having regard to the advantage to both parties it was proposed that the School Board should pay to that board a fee of .£2 14s 6d only towards the expenses of such deed.—Tho Chairman thought it most desirable to pay in this way; but Mr Fitch considered it would be more convenient to pay it at four times because they did not get the whole of the precept in at once.—Mr Gomer Roberts was of opinion that it would be too pressing upon the assistant overseer to pay it at once.—The Clerk said it would be £300 in six months, and if they had to pay they must provide for it.—The Chairman said they must consider their bank account was now overdrawn £ 40}, and they had no right to do it; if any difficulty arose by which they could not get the rates they should have to pay this money themselves.—Mr Fitch remarked that it would serve them right for acting so illegally.—After Eome further discussion, it was decided that the clerk should fill HP the form sent down for the application for the loan, and with respect to the payments say that as the board were negotiating for another loan, at the completion of that they would go into this question. MEMORIAL FROM TEACHERS.—A memorial was read from the teachers in the district, stating that according to the regulation of the Educational Department every teacher must fill up and send to the local authority a complete list of all the scholars in their district, together with age, standard, passes, and residence which would entail a large amount of extra work and time, which should be employed in a more profitable way, and asking whether this should not come under the same category as servants' extra work, they prayed the Board to take the matter into their consideration.—The chairman 84"d they could do nothing with it that day, and the subject dropped. REMUNERATION TO THE CLERK.—The chairman saicI their clerk had ;him to lay a matter before them. The clerk had told him that he (the clerk) had never received from the Board any payment towards travelling expenses, and that during the year he had been a good deal out of pocket. He (the chairman) had also bed! reminded by the clerk that tho £20 proposed to be given him by the old Board had not been refused neither con- firmed to him. He thought their clerk was entitled to something for travelling expenses, as it was not contem- plated he should pay these out of his own pocket. He (the chairman) thought they had be-ter consider both at once and make an end of the matter.—During a conver- sation which followed it. was suggested that if the Board then passed a vote for the £20, it must be considered as including his travelling expenses, to which the clerk assented.—On the proposition of the chairman, seconded by Mr Gomer Roberts, the sum of £20 was voted to the clerk. THE NEW PRECEPT.—The statement of accounts for the past year was brought forward by the clerk, who said in order to meet the expenses;of the coming year it would be necessary to obtain a precept for £1,100. This gaTe rise to some discussion, during which it was stated that next year they should want a precept for £2,1)00, as they should not then have the loan of Ultimately it was proposed by Mr Gomer Roberts, and seconded by Rev J. Jones, that it should be £800, which was carried. PAYMENTS—Several cheques for salaries, &c., were ordered to be signed, which conoluded the business.

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