The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser

ABERYSTWYTH. representative in Aberystwyth is Mr. J. DENL::V SPENCER, 32. High Street, to whom; notice should be given of all events required to be reported in the COUNTY TIMES. HOARD OF GUARDIANS. MONDAY. Mr. J. R. James presided over a meeting of the Guardians held at the workhouse when there were also present Messrs David Lloyd, vice-chairman. J. 31. Williams, Huu'h Hntrhes, Thomas Jones, David Jones, T. E. Salmon, H. E. Bonsall, Richard Edwards. Evan Richards, J. P. Thomas, B. E. Morgan. John Jenkins. Lewis Richards. T. R. Morgan. James Jones, Thos. Powell, David Edwards. Evan Lewis. John Jones. Wm. Richards, Evan Simon, with Air Hugh Hns-hes, clerk, and Mr. David Davies, assistant clerk. OCT-EEUEK. The follow ing amounts have been paid in ont- relief during the past fortnight. Per 3Ir. John Jones, £ 39 Is Od to 145 recipients as compared with £ 40 17s Od to 147 recipients during the same period of last vear per Mr J. Morgan. £ 45 4s Od to 142 recipients as compared with £45 lls Od to 150 recipients during the same period of last year; per Mr J. J. Hughes 4C53 2s Od to 202 recipients as compared with £ 51 3s Od to 209 recipients daring the same period of last year. THE DL'TIES OF A RELIEVING OFFICER. A letter was read from the Local Government Board saying that they had no objection to the appointment of Mr J. J. Hughes to the office of relieving officer from the Geneurglyn district at a salarv of £ 55. They also agreed to his appoint- ment as vaccination officer at a salary of ninepence for each successful vaccination, and to his appointment as registrar of births and deaths. Respecting the appointment of Mr Hughes as registrar of marriages, the Board said that they objected to a relieving officer holding this post, because he was often called fyway from his district. and they asked the Guardians to reconsider the matter. The Clerk said that the late relieving officer held the office, but the Registrar-General made the same objection when he submitted the same appointment. He told him that the feeling of the Board was very strong upon the matter that the two offices should be held by the relieving officer. Under these circumstances the Registrar General yielded and signed the appointment. --lifr Hughes proposed that the clerk write a letter to this effect to the Local Government Board.—Mr David Jones I second it.- The Clerk said that the object was to augment the salary of the officer.- It was carried. STRONG LANGUAGE. A discussion took place upon the payment of two bills of guinea charges sent in by Drs. Hughes and Bonsall for examining a lunatic. Dr Hughes's bill was accompanied by the necessary magisterial certificate, but Dr Bonsall's was not. It appears that the woman who was the subject of the examination was in the charge of the police, who called in Dr Bonsall. When Mr Joseph Morgan, the relieving officer, came to town the woman was taken in charge by him and he went in search of Dr Bonsall, but failing to find him he called in Dr Hughes and obtained the necessary certificate for the admission of the woman to the asylum.— During the discussion.tMr J. M. Williams said that in a conversation on the street, Mr Morgan, the relieving officer, called Dr Bonsall a silly and an "idiot." He was astonished to hear the language used, and his blood boiled at the time.—Mr Morgan said that he could not allow that to go unchallenged. He said, You are talking like an idiot." There was a great deal of difference, but he did not ap- prove of what he said upon the spur of the moment. Mr J. M. Williams You said that the doctor was a silly and an idiot.—Mr Jenkins proposed that they ask the two doctors to attend at the next meeting. -Ifr T. E. Salmon seconded.—In reply to a question the Clerk pointed out that until Dr Bonsall produced a certificate the Board could not pay him.—Mr Hugh Hughes contended that legally Dr Hughes was entitled to payment, be- cause it was upon his order that the woman was sent to the asylum.-Mi Richard Edwards asked if the police had the power to call in a doctor in cases of lunacy and charge the Union with the cost.—The Clerk said thet he was just going to put it to them. As he understood the matter, the woman did not become a pauper until handed over to the relieving officer. It was his duty to take proceedings, and whatever doctor he called in, that gentleman was entitled to his fee. The police or somebody called in Dr Bonsall, but unless he had got a certificate from the magistrate certifying that he was entitled to the fee, he was not entitled to it.—Mr Salmon thought that the proper course WtWl to hnvethe doctors there. -The motion proposed by Mr Jenkins was then carried. THE CHAIRMAN'S BILL. Mr B. E. Morgan explained that the Finance Committee did not pass the Chairman's bill for 0E5 15s consequent on his attendance at the Poor-law conference in London because they were under the impression that the chairman stated he would pay his own railway fare.—The Chairman said he would not have attended if this had been the case.—Mr David Jones thought the money should be paid and proposed that this be done.—Mr D. Lloyd seconded and it was carried. THE MASTER'S REPORT. The Master reported that the number in the House was 34 as against 46 during the same period of last year. The number of tramps relieved dur- ing the fortnight was 28 as compared with 39 dur- ing the same period of last year. On June 25th the inmates were taken round the town in two brakes kindly lent by Mr John Jenkins. A platform was erected in front of Salem Chapel on the line of route of the Royal pro- cession and the inmates obtained a good view. Mrs A. J. Hughes. Miss Gilbertson, and Mr. Smith, of 24, Great Darkgate street, kindly provided the inmates with cakes, &c.-It was pro- posed that a letter of thanks be sent to those who treated the inmates.—Mr. Hugh Hughes said that a letter appeared in one of the local papers (The County Times) last week in connection with this matter, and it read in one part as follows:—"I objected to making any payment for seats from which the inmates of the house could view the Royal procession, my reason being that it was possible to obtain seats without payment, and after all,'the inmates did obtain seats without costing one penny."—Mr. Salmon I ask is Mr. Hughes in order in reading this letter new.Mr. Hughes I asked for privilege. I say that this account in the paper is not true. We collected money here last Board meeting.—The Chairman Well Mr. Sal- mon Do not ask Mr. Hughes any questions. Allow him to go on.—-Mr. Hughes said that they paid 23s. for the seats, and the account in the paper was not true.-The Chairman What paper?—Mr. Hughes: The Montgomery County Time*. It is for the public tolknow that things had been done straightforwardly. Mr. Salmon I hope, lr. Chairman, you will not 0 make any remarks. If Mr. Hughes has finished about this letter -Mr. Hughes: Yes, I have, but there are more remarks in the letter.-)Ir. Salmon said that he objected to making any pay- ment from the Board because he did not consider that it was legal to do so, and it was decided that subscriptions should be collected. That proved his contention that they as a Board did not pay for it, and his remarks were perfectly true.— -vV TTT 8a^ the matter originated j-1 J' k- Morgan, and the matter was discussed on the Thursday evening previous to the last meeting of the Board, and they knew as much about poor law as Mr. Salmon Mr. Salmon objected to this remark, he said nothing about poor law 1 he Chairman Do not start any row to- a^' • Salmon; I never said anything about poor law. I cannot stand to see any man Air. J. M. Williams I move that we go on with the next busine.s.-I-lr. D. Lloyd pointed out that Mr. Salmon's contention was that it did not cost the Board anything. Mr. Hughes said that if they gave privilege to one member he was quite satisfied, and resumed his seat—Mr. R. Edwards referred to Mr. Salmon's remarks respecting the meter gover- nor, and said that a gentleman who was staying in the town the manager of a gas works accompanied him (the speaker) to the house and examined the meter 'governor and his decision was that they could not get a better one if they paid £ 1000 for it (bear hear) and they were asked to spend X7 or £8 of the ratepayers' money in getting another governor.—Mr. Salmon asked for the name of the engineer.— Mr. Edwards said that he could give it. —The Chairman asked if anyone would propose a vote of thanks to the ladies and gentlemen for the treat.—Mr. Salmon I have already proposed it.- The resolution was carried. The Master further reported that in all X2 4s 6d was collected to- wards the inmates' treat, and he had in hand il 3s 6d, and upon the suggestion of Mr. T. Jones, it was decided to give them a treat at some future date. THE OLD SEA CAPTAIN'S CASE The case of Captain Daniel Evans, an inmate of the House, came forward for discussion. It appears that the pauper has a son a curate in Holy Orders, and certain members of the Board sought to make the son pay something towards his father's main- tenance. It is stated that the son together with his sisters were deserted by the father at an early age, and the position he now held was secured bv dint of hard work, in fact he had not finished pay- ing back the money which he borrowed to com- plete his education. He had a wife and family to keep as well as his mother, and he could not afford A I to contribute anything towards his father's keep, who, in his opinion, had no more ciaim on him than any other inmate of the House. Letters were read in support of the son's story and a discussion followed. A vote was taken upon the matter and four voted in favour of making the son pay. but the majority of the Board voted against the proposal. —Mr. John Jenkins asked that the Clerk should write to the Local Government Board to ''state a case.— Mr. J. P. Thomas seconded it because they had a splendid case why the son should not pay. This was carried. PARISHES IN ARREAR. The Clerk presented a long list of parishes in arrears and the Board decided to take proceedings unless the money was paid at once. TOWN COUNCIL—TUESDAY. There were present Councillor T. Griffiths (Mayor), Aldermen D. Roberts and T. Doughton, Councillors C. M. Williams, E. P. Wynne, R. Peake, John Jenkins and W. Thomas, with Air. Charles Massey (Assisting Clerk), Mr. H. L. Evans (Borough Accountant) and Mr. Rees Jones (Borough Surveyor). ALLEGED NUISANCE. A letter was read from a resident in Portland Street, complaining of a nuisance alleged to be caused by some stables erected near to her dwell- in g.-Councillor Peake moved that the letter be handed over to the inspector of nuisances, and it was agreed to. TANCAE SAWPIT. A letter was read from Mr. Thos. Jones, remind- ing the Council that the sawpit at Tancae was his property, and that he noticed the Council was filling it up. He was prepared to hand it over to the Council upon reasonable terms.—Upon the pro- position of Councillor Thomas, seconded by Councillor Peake, it was decided that the letter should be handed over to the Town Clerk for con- sideration, and to consult with the Finance Com- mittee. CAMBRIAN PLACE. A letter was read from residents in Cambrian Place asking that better flagging, should be put down in front of their houses. -Councillor Peake asked the surveyor if he intended repairing it.—The Sur- veyor said that it was not mentioned but it wanted repairing badly.—Councillor Peake moved that it be referred to to the Public Works Committee with power to carry it out.—Alderman Doughton nsked what had been done with Castle lane. He was in- formed some time back that it was included in the estimates. Perhaps the surveyor could tell him.- The Surveyor said that it would be put in hand as soon as possible. They were completing North road. FOOTPRINTS OX THE SANDS. Yen Archdeacon Griffiths, writing from Aberayon, asked the Mayor and Council to grant permission to a body of South Wales tinmen who were out of work, to sing on the sands at Aberystwyth.—■ y I Councillor Thomas said that they had commenced without permission.—Councillor Peake How does our arrangement with the minstrels come in ?- Councillor Thomas These are on the sands which is a different thing. I think that this is a question upon which we should take no part.-Councillor Jenkins said that there was no harm in allowing them on the beach.—Councillor Thomas I do not say that they are doing any harm. Still I think it is a question upon which we should not decide in advance. We have our authorities and we do not think anyone will be hard upon them. At the same time I do not think that it is a question upon which we can give any opinion we have no in- formation upon which we ought to act.—The Mayor said that they had as much right as the Salvation Army.—Councillor Thomas I am not going to argue.-Aidermau Doughton did not see why they should stop them going on the beach. They allowed a "Punch and Judy" to be there, and there was a crowd around that every night. He did not see why they should hinder those people going on to the beach.—Councillor Thomas: No one here has suggested hindering them. Alderman r_1 9 Doughton I do not mean to say that Mr Thomas objected.—Councillor Thomas said that Alderman Doughton had mentioned the Punch and Judy," but bte did not think that Alderman Doughton had had the honour of deciding upon that at all. The Council had not so far decided upon anything going upon the beach, that was so far as his memory served him, and he would leave this alone. -Councillor Peake t3aid that the less said about this matter in public the better. No doubt they were wrong in giving permission for the *minstrels to perform upon the parade.—Alderman Doughton' said that bg always objected to the minstrels going on to the promenade, as he wanted the promenade cleared of all obstructions.—Tha discussion then ceased. THE INSPECTION OF CARRIAGES, ETC. The report of the General Purposes Committee was as follows :-Resolved that no licenses be granted to owners of hackney carriages plying for hire in the borough after the 14th inst; and that the Town Clerk serve a notice upon each owner in- forming him of the fact. Resolved that hackney carriages be examined by an inspector after the above mentioned date; and that Mr Rogers, of Oswestry, be appointed to examine and report on same at a fee not exceeding £ 5.—Mr AlisseN ex- plained that the object of the resolution was to enforce the powers of the Council and compel the owners to take out licenses before the 14th inst. The Borough Accountant stated that not one fourth had taken out licenses. It was decided after some explanation to change the date from the 14th to the 21st, and that it be an instruction to the General Purposes Committee to get it done in the most satisfactory manner, and that intimation of such a course to be sent to the carriage owners. ELECTRIC LIGHTING. The Public Lights Committee recommended that all the electric lamps be lighted until the end of September upon the same terms as was agreed upon for running the extra lamps in the month of A ugust last year. -Councillor Peake proposed the adoption of the report. Councillor Thomas What are the terms ?--The Surveyor Seven shillings per lamp per week.—Agreed to. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, Councillor Thomas moved the adoption of this Committee's report. The hay put up for sale by auction OIl Saturday had not been sold, but the barricades used on the streets made a good sale. The other part of the report dealt with a recom- mendation that the borough surveyor should be instructed to prepare the necessary quantity of concrete slabs for the use of the Board School en- trances. Councillor Peake said strong recommen- dations had been made that the council should undertake the harvesting of the hay on the flats to be used in the corporation stables and he proposed it. Alderman Deighton seconded tbis'and it was I carried. The rest of the report was adopted. FINANCE COMMITTEE. The Finance Committee recommended the pay- ment of salaries and bills amounting to -5462 4s 3d and of the half year harbour annuity amounting to 4E194 18s 9d. TIMELY APPRECIATION. Mr. Massey said that at the for mal meeting of the council it was decided that the surveyor (Mr. Rees Jones) should be thanked for his work in con- nection with the royal visit, and a resolution was passed stating That the thanks of the Town Council be tendered to Mr Rees Jones, the borough surveyor, for the invaluable assistance rendered by him on the occasion of the recent visit of H. R. H. the Chancellor of the University of Wales and for the effectual precautions devised and carried out under his direction for the protection of the crowds of persons who visited- Aberystwyth on that memorable occasion." This resolution had been illuminated and would bear the seal of the council and the signature of the Mayor and the Town Clerk. Councillor Peake in proposing the resolution said that he was sure they would all agree with him that no town in the kingdom could have excelled them in the arrangements made by their Surveyor on Friday week, and they ought to be very thankful to Mr. Jones for the strenuous efforts put forth to make that day a success. Alderman David Roberts seconded it, and said that they ought to feel grateful to the Surveyor for the way he had con- ducted the business throughout. He did not think that any improvement could have been made in any branch which he (the Surveyor) undertook to carry out.—The Mayor said that the only com- plaint made was that Mr. Rees Jones made the barriers too strong. He had done his duty well and to the satisfaction of every one.—Councillor C. M. Williams said that it was the general opinion that the town could not have been better barrica- ded or protected than it was upon that occasion. He suggested that the resolution recognising the splendid services rendered by the Surveyor upon that occasion should be framed (bear, hear). Carried. Mr. Rees Jones said that he was glad to learn that there was satisfaction felt at what had been done preparatory to the memorable occasion. He did his best and he had derived much pleasure from carrying out the work, and he thought that that was a sufficent reward to him. It was very gratifying to him that they should think him worthy of the resolution. He should keep the resolution as long as he lived and hoped to tind a corner of it in his family a long time after he was gone (hear, hear). He could not have carried out the work so well were it not for the great help he received from the men who worked cheerfully throughout long hours.—The Mayor said that they were pleased to hear the Surveyor speak like that of the men, as it showed that he had not forgotten them.—Mr. Rees Jones reminded the Council that Mr. Francis of Wallog, had given them trees for the decoration of the streets, and on the proposition of Alderman Roberts seconded by Councilor Peake, a vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Francis for his kindness. THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CROWD ON THE 26TH. Councillor Thomas proposed the following reso- lution That having regard to the thoroughly efficient and satisfactory manner in which the whole of the police and traffic arrangements in connection with the recent visit of H.R.H. the Chancellor of the University of Wales were devised and carried out by and under the direction of the Chief Con- stable of Cardiganshire, the Town Council desire to express their thanks to Ir Howell Evans, and to congratulate him upon the successful result of his efforts on that memorable occasion." He endorsed all that had been said about the surveyor; as to the Chief Constable he was determined from the outset to leave nothing undone that would prevent the work being carried through without a hitch and he believed that it was admitted throughout Wales and England that they were exceptionally fortunate in all their arrangements and they were indebted to a large extent for those arrangements to the Chief Constable and those working with him. He might say that everybody who attended the town on June 26th from H.R.H. the Prince of Wales down to the labourer, were struck by the behaviour of the crowd. There was no question but that it was a credit to the Welsh nation and no doubt it was due to their Sunday and Day Schools as well as the home teaching. Everything had passed off with credit to the officials, to the credit of the Town Council, and to the credit of Wales (hear, hear).Councillor Wynne seconded it.- Alderman Doughton in supporting it said that Mr Thomas had left out one important point. Sunday Schools and Day Schools were right enough but the fact that no tents were allowed at street corners and in empty spaces around the town greatly helped towards the quiet way in which everything was carried out.—Alderman David Roberts said that the way the arrangements were carried out redounded greatly to the credit of the Chief Constable. It would be a day long to be remembered in the town, and they had reason to congratulate themselves. Councillor C. M. Williams said they would all remember the time when the splendid tight was made to get the Prince of Wales installed as Chancellor of the University in the town. Their chief plea was that they were entitled to make that appeal because they had the pioneer college. There was keen opposition and competition offered by larger towns, and the argument used against Aberystwyth was that an important function such as the installation was really too large to be well carried out in a comparatively small town like Aberystwyth. Looking back at the complete arrangements, they could well congratulate themselves upon the manner in which they were carried out. It was pleasant to hear visitors from Cardiff say how complete everything had been made. Satisfaction had been given to all parties, and in a letter to the Mayor as well as in a conversation with the Vice- Chancellor, the Prince of Wales had stated how pleased he was with the arrangements. Lord Rendel had also expressed his delight with every- thing. It redounded to their credit that they were able to carry out such an enormous function, and they were greatly indebted to the Chief Con- stable and the Borough Surveyor for the splendid manner in which they carried out their duties. As they were aware, the Chief Constable had had printed eight to ten pages of instructions for the police, and immediately upon the arrival of the Glamorganshire and Carmarthenshire police they were drilled into the instructions, so that by the Friday morning each man knew his work. Alder- man Doughton had touched upon the question of booths, and he (the speaker) did not believe that there was a single case of drunkenness seen during the whole of the day. He should like to know what town ii Wales could make that statement, except Aberystwyth. They could all look baok with pleasure to the carrying out of a function which was oae of the greatest ever held in Wales. —The resolution was then carried. FREE TRADE ? Councillor Thomas called the attention of the Surveyor to », large flag hanging out over a building in Terrace-read, which frightened the horses.—The Surveyor said that it belonged to an American bazaar and the proprietor had promised to take it down.—Councillor Thomas said that it was unfair to the tradespeople. ANNUAL BOAT INSPECTION. Aldermaifl T. SVoaghton moved That in future an annual inspection of all pleasure boats plying for hire be made by a competent boat-builder, and that until such boat or boats have been certified to be fit and proper for use, no license be granted in respect of same." He believed that some of the boatmen had not taken out licenses.—Mr Massey said no licenses would be granted unless a certifi- cate from the Harbour Master was presented.— Alderman Doughton was in favour of having a per- manent inspector on duty on the beach during the season so that there should be no over-crowding. They could not expect P.S. Davies to be there every moment of the day.—Councillor Peake seconded and heartily supported the suggestion of a per- manent inspector. He mooted the question last year but they would not accept it and he was now glad to see that he had another recruit.—Councillor C. M. Williams pointed out that if a list of those boatmen who had not taken out licenses were sup- plied to the police they would be able to take pro- ceedings against offenders. -Alderman Doughton said that in some cases they could not find out who was the owner of the boat and he wanted P.S. Davies to see into the matter.—The resolution was then carried, and the Council rose.

DINAS MAWDDWY. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Sunday evening last Mrs Morris, of Nantseison, a well respected inhabitant of this district, fell down on the door step of Maes- glas and expired. P.C. Davies immediately the body had been removed informed Dr Edwards, Cemmaes, of the sad incident, and that gentleman stated that for years past Mrs Morris had suffered from heart disease. Her husband, Edward Morris, is employed as a keeper under the Earl of Powis, and is well known in the neighbourhood where he has resided for 26 years. Much sympathy is mani- fested with the bereaved family. V

MACHYNLLETH. THE ROYAL VISIT. Mr R. C. Anwyl presided over a meeting of the Executive Committee held in the Town Hall on Monday. There were also present Messrs H. Lloyd Jones, Edward Davies, Edmund Gillart, R. Gillart, Joseph Edmunds, J. M. Breeze, Mrs Lloyd, Rev Mr Hughes, Dr Matthews, Mr G. W. Griffiths, Mr Joseph Eva'ns, Mrs Joseph Evans, Mr D. H. Morgan with Mr David Evans, hon. secretary. Mr David Evans said that at the last meeting of the Executive Committee the question arose how he had ascertained the wishes of the Marchioness (D) of Londonderry that she had no desire to receive any- thing in a substantial form from the town in recog- nition of her kindness in conferring the honour by the presence of royalty in their midst. On the Friday evening after the arrival of the Royal party from Aberystwyth it was intimated to him that the Reception Committee should meet at the station on the Saturday morning, and after the departure of y I the Royal train to form into procession and headed by the band escort her ladyship through the town to Plas Machynlleth. He embodied those sentiments in a letter and sent it to Mr Henry. He received a reply to the effect that her Ladyship whilst thanking them thought that it would be a little out of place as she wished all the the enthusiasm to be shown to Their Royal Highnesses. On the Saturday night he received another letter from her Ladyship which had been read before the Executive on Monday last, and the reply to that letter was laid before the gentleman appointed to draw up the resolution and was approved by them. The resolu- tion drawn was as follows. This together with her ladyship's letter would be printed and circulated amongst the members of the committee, the sub- scribers and the inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood. The address would be printed in English and Welsh A letter having been read from the Most Honourable the Marchioness (D) of Londonderry, and the committee having been made aware of her ladyship's feelings; it was resolved that appreciatin as we do Her Ladyship's kindness in thanking the inhabitants of the town and district, we desire to state that it would have been to us a privilege and an honour if her ladyship could have kindly allowed the public to present her with some slight token of our gratitude of the pleasure afforded us on the recent auspicious occasion of the visit of their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Princesses Victoria and Maud of Wales to Plas Machynlleth. That we beg to offer her lady- ship our most sincere thanks of the great honour conferred upon us of having the presence of royalty in our midst and that we are much gratified to find that her ladyship is pleased with the reception awarded by the inhabitants of the town and vicinity to their Royal Higbnemes. And lastly we earnestly hope her ladyship's life may be spared for many years, and that we shall have other opportunities of showing further expressions of our hearty sympathy with her and of our own good will. That a copy of her ladyship's letter and of the above resolutions be circulated in English and Welsh among the inhabitants of the town and its vicinitv. --(Signed) R. C. Anwyl, chairman; David Evans, Hon. Sec. Mr. Joseph Evans proposed and Mr. D. H. ilIorgan seconded the adoption of the address, which was agreed to.—Mr. R. Gillart proposed and Mr. Joseph Evans seconded a vote of thanks to Rev. Josiah Jones for translating the resolution into Welsh and the motion was carried. In proposing a vote of thanks to Lori Henry Vane-Tempest who acted as chairman of the executive committee Mr. Joseph Evans said that they all acknowledged their indebtedness to Lord Henry's family for the pre- sence of royalty amongst them. They had to thank him for the able way in which he had con- ducted their meetings and the interest he had shown in all their work since the commencement (hear hear.) Mr. H. Lloyd Jones seconded. He could not add anything to what was said by Mr. Evans as he had already said all that they wished to convey. The motion was carried. In proposing a vote of thanks to Mr. Anwyl the vice-chairman, Mr. R. Gillart said that he was sure they would agree with him that Mr. Anwyl had discharged his duties admirably and had carried the proceedings through very amicably since the beginning. Mr. G. W. Griffiths seconded and pointed out that Mr. Anwyl had taken an active part throughout and for that reason was deserving of their recognition. The motion was carried. The Vice-chairman said that lie was extremely obliged to Mr. Gillart for the kind words used in proposing that vote of thanks which was more than he deserved. Unfortunately he had not, owing to an illnesss and an accident, been able to attend all the meetings of the com- mittee but he had attended a good many, and what he had done had been a great pleasure to him. The duties of the chairman were practically nominal owing to the admirable way in which the hon. secretary had carried out his duties. Mr. Evans had taken the helm and had carried them through very efficiently. The fact that he was ap- pointed vice-chairman came to him quite unex- pectedly, but none the less gratifying, and it was the more gratifying that they recognised the interest he took in all that went on at Machynlleth (hear, hear).—Mr. David Evans suggested that a vote of thanks should be passed to the chairmen and members of the various committees, mention- ing in particular the ladies' committee, the directors of the Cambrian Railways Company, Mr. C. S. Denniss, the general manager, Mr. Gough, the superintendent, Mr. R. W. Hughes, the Chief Con- stable, Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn, Mr. Apperley, Mr. R. W. Henry, and Mr. Richard] Gillart, from all of whom he had received great assistance and Messrs. Legg and Sons also asked for an expression of opinion.—Mr. Edward Davies proposed, and Mr. J. Edmunds seconded, that a vote of thanks be passed to them.—Mr. Joseph Evans said that though he was a chairman of one of the committees he wished to support it and give a special word of praise to the ladies, who were of the greatest assistance (hear, hear).—The resolution was car- ried.—Mr. Richard Gillart said that it would be unbecoming if they left the room without recording a most hearty vote of thanks to Mr. David Evans, the honorary secretary, who had undertaken such hard work in bringing the visit to such a success. He could say that duties of that nature entailed an enormous amount of work. As they knew, Mr. Evans had been born and bred amongst them, and had laboured amongst them and occupied high positions in their town and neighbourhood, and whatever he took in hand he always carried out most successfully (hear, hear). There was no blotch UPOTI his character and he carried out his duties to the satisfaction of the town and neigh- bourhood. It was a pleasure to him to propose the vote of thanks, and he hoped that Mr. Evans would long be spared to enjoy the fruits of his labour, which would be lasting in his memory, and not be forgotten by the inhabitants of Machynlleth (hear, hear). Their thanks were also due to Mr. Jones and Mr. David Morgan, the assistant clerks.—Mr. H. Lloyd Jones said that it gave him peculiar pleasure to secoud the resolution. He and Air. Evans were both Machynlleth boys. They had grown up together and no doubt they would go 11 y down the hill together. Having known Mr. Evans all his life, he could endcrse every word said by Mr. Gillart. The onerous duties undertaken by Mr. Evans had been a pleasure to him. Difficul- ties had attended the work and they knew full well how he had surmounted the diffi- culties to the satisfaction of all the com- mittees. It gave him much pleasure to second the vote of thanks and to add a word in appreciation of the work done by Messrs. Jones and Morgan- (hear, hear)—both of whom had been very useful and accessible at all times.—Mr. Edward Davies said they could most heartily congratulate Mr. Evans upon the successful way in which he filled the office he undertook, and the nice way in which his actions had been referred to in quite a number of influential papers throughout the king- dom. Attention had been called to, and comments made upon, the way everything had been carried out, and credit given Air. Evans for his work (hear, hear).—Mr. G. W. Griffiths asked to be allowed to say a word in support of the resolution. Referring to the long periods Mr. Evans had been connected, as clerk, with the various Boards in the neighbourhood, he said he always held that Air Evans was a model man to carry out any office that he took in hand (hear, hear). HA was sure that Mr Evans would hesitate before again undertaking such arduous work, and in his opinion Mr Evans deserved a gold medal (laughter and applause). --The Vice-Chairman endorsed all that had been said and put the resolution to the vote when it was carried amid acclamation.—Mr Evans said that he was very much obliged for the kind expressions they had used. It had been to him a labour of love and he was glad to find that their work had given satisfaction and that the conclu- sion of the proceedings was satisfactory towards all (hear, hear). He was glad they included in the vote of thanks his assistants, Mr David Morgan and Mr William Jones. As he had stated at the com- mencement he could not undertake the work with- out efficient assistance, and that efficient assistance he received from both of them, to whom he was very much indebted for the way the proceedings had terminated. -Mr Edward Davies proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman of the present meet- ing and referred to the jolly meetings they had which had more of pleasure than business, and added that Mr Anwyl was a jolly chairman and they were always glad to see him in the town join- ing with them in any movement.—Mr Anwyl briefly replied and expressed the pleasure he at all times felt in being present at meetings in Machyn- lleth.—The meeting then closed.

CAERSWS. Our Agent for this district is Mr. E. E. Jones, Hawthorae Cottage, by whom all orders for copies of the COUNTY TIMES will be supplied. RENT AUDIT.—The rent audit of the Penddole and other estates was held at the Unicorn Inn on Wednesday week. Mr Bennett Rowlands was in attendance and had an excellent receipt, making an abatement of per cent to the tenants. Mr 'and 2 Mrs Phillips provided an excellent dinner, to which the tenantry and a few friends sat down. Mr Rowlands occupied the chair, and Mr Snow the vice-chair, supported by Mr Savage. After the loyal toasts had been given and duly honoured, special reference having been made to the Prince and Princess of Wales' recent visit to Wales, the chairman gave the health of the tenantry, and referred to the benefits tenant farmers would derive from the Agricultural Land Rating Bill and Light Railways Bills. The Vice-Chairman gave the toasts of the landlords and agent.—Mr G. Phillips enlivened the company with some of his well selected songs, and a very enjoyable evening was spent.

LLANMEREWIG. PARISH FESTIVAL.—The annual parish festival was held on Friday, last week, when a short service was held at Dolforwyn Church, where a most appro- priate address was given by Rev G. Roberts, curate of Newtown. A procession was afterwards formed, and headed by the Excelsior band, marched to the Court grounds, kind lent by Mrs Miller. Here a capital tea with a host of willing helpers awaited them, after which the usual games including racing and dancing took place. The following ladies presided at the tables:-Mrs Miller, The Court; Mrs Rogers, Church House; Mrs Davies, Fronfraith Mill; Mrs George, The Cottage and Miss Moore, Bryndeiwen. During the evening, Mrs Lewis- Andrew, Glanhafren, and Miss and Mr H. D. Owen, Fronfraith, visited the grounds and kindly gaye sweets to the children. There were also present Rev W. Gwynne Vaughan, vicar of Bettws, and Rev Geo. Roberts. A hearty vote of thanks was proposed by the Rector, Dr Gibbings, and carried amid cheers, to Mrs Miller for lending her grounds, to the tea makers, committee, collectors, and the hon. secretary (Miss Jane Moore). This brought to a close another very pleasant festival. .0

CAERSWS BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The ordinary meeting of this authority was held at the Board Room on Thursday, Mr. Richard Ben- nett presiding. There were also present Rev. T. 3. Hughes, Miss Lloyd. Messrs. John Lewis, Bettws, Cornelius Morgan, N. Bennett, D. Jerman, D. Higgs, R. Evans, T. E. Kinsev, Richard Astley' D. Lloyd, Thomas Mills, W. Aldersor, Evan Jones, M. Lloyd, Thomas Mills, W. Aldersor, Evan Jones, M. H. Davies, and Evan Powell, with Mr, R. Williams, clerk, and Mr, Cecil Taylor, assistant clerk.—A resoluiion was received from the Richmond Union requesting that provision should be made for the detention and care of persons who manifested symptoms of insanity when they had taken small quantities of intoxicating drink, and at frequent intervals. Another resolution was received from the South Stoneham Union requesting the Board to join in a petition to the Local Government Board with a view of making it clear as to what might be considered maintenance, and praying for an alteration in the statutes to enable justices to make an order upon relatives for maintenance out of the house of any poor, old, blind, lame, or other poor person not able to work for whose support they might be liable. No action was taken in re- spect of either. THE AMALGAMATION OF WORKHOUSES AND ITS RELATION TO THE TRAMP QUESTION. Mr. Morgan again brought forward the question of amalgamation, and said that a few people were not fully aware of the intention of the promoters of the above scheme, and he would try more fullv to explain its principles and advantages. Some of the Forden Guardians appeared to be "at sea" re- specting the question, they appeared to labour under the impression that such a step meant amal- gamation of the unions. Nothing of the kind had been thought of, some were of opinion that it would increase their rates. This could not be, as the management of one house would necessarily decrease the rates, as the cost of one house must be less than the cost of four, and which cost would be borne by four unions pro ratio. The Forden and Caersws Unions had 60 in- I mates each, Llanfyllin 55, and Machynlleth 30. Therefore Forden aud Newtown would have to Wiy twice as much as Machynlleth and Llanfyllin of the establishment charges. Opposition to the scheme was brought forward which could with justice be consigned to the waste paper basket as worthless, as by favouring officialism, it supported a black spot in the county. A few years ago there were located in the Caersws Union some 180 or 200 inmates; there were now 60; so much for time and common seise." A few years ago there were also in the same workhouse 70 or 80 children now there were about eight. They still had the same staff of officers to maintain these poor people. lie admitted that there were some difficulties in the way, but not one that would not vanish in the hands of a good unbiassed committee. Some people thought the the tramp question the most difficult to deal with. He asked whether they were to sup- port large and costly houses for their accommoda- tion. In his opinion, there was nothing more easilv dealt with than the tramps. He found that some guardians were charged with allowing too much out-relief—" perhaps correctly." Still, he had seldom or ever found guardians granting more out- relief than was sufficient to keep body and soul to- gether, not even enough to afford comforts or even necessaries in old age. Was it not more in accor- dance with humanity than by thrusting the working man or tradesman after a life of labour and priva- tion into the workhouse ? An opinion had been expressed by one gentleman that the question should be left to the people, and that their votes should decide the point. He had more faith in the wisdom of the ratepayers—rich and poor—than that they would unwisely and unnecessarily tax themselves in order to keep up an institution of red tapism, oiffcialism, and waste. The balance-sheets showed an expenditure in the four unions of nearly £5,000 per annum, divided as follows, C2,469 in maintenance and z62,480 in the cost of the establish- ment. i urther comment, be declared, was unneces- sary.Mr Lewis next addressed the meeting upon the tramp question and the reason why he should not be provided for. He said that the question could be solved and therefore they should direct their attention to attain it. If they did anything for the professional tramp under the present system or under the new scheme they would be encouraging idleness and wickedness. The Master said some time ago that it only cost a trifle to maintain tramps so many ozs. of bread, &c., but as a matter of fact it enst about 9d. to give the tramp 3d. worth of food. When they considered the large number of policemen, and other officials- paid to watch and attend to the tramps it would be quite clear that they were more costly than they appeared to be. The present arrangement was wrong in principle and should not be continued any longer, No other country in Europe provided such facilities for idle- ness and in the American Republic no such thing existed. The very provisions themselves were a gross injustice to the general community, degrad- ing to human nature, and an incentive to idleness, vice. and crime. It was his opinion that this applied to the whole Poor-law system. He did not know the answer given to Captain Myttou's query, How the amalgamation of union houses will practically settle the question ?" The question was very easily answered. The present system en- couraged trampism provision was made here and there at suitable distances just as if it was done to suit their convenience. Thus they were holding out inducements for their continuance let the cause be removed and the effects ceased. It was a shame that so many able-bodied young men should be tramping the roads and streets depending upon the workhouses as their homes and upon the industry of others for a livelihood, when they should be self- supporting and doing their share towards support- ing others. If they threw the tramp on his own resources they would soon be able to approach the amalgamation of unions. Unions would then be removed, at least they would not be so conveniently situated which would be a great means towards the consummation of tramp annihilation.—The matter was adjourned for a month. STATISTICS. The following money was dispersed in out-relief during the fortnight :Newtown district, X61 2s, to 250 persons Llanidloes, X86 5s 9d, to 313; and Llanwnog, X39 5s, to 153. Number of inmates in the House, 66. Tramps relieved 62, against 60 for the corresponding fortnight last year.

CAERSWS RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. The ordinary meeting of this authority was held subsequently, Mr John Lewis presiding.—The Sur- veyor reported that he had inspected Troedyrhiw road in the parish ofTrefeglwysand also the parish award respecting the same. According to the township award it was a public bridle way and private carriage road repairable by the township. It was almost impassible, and had been very much encroached upon. A new fence to protect the Frankwell road at Carno had been erected. The fence on the Tynyrwtra road, Trefegl wys, would be put up during the week.—The Finance Committee reported the following expenditure Manual labour, X109 6s 4d team labour and materials. zC84 7s 6d. The following amounts had been paid to the treasurer: From Llanwyddelan X27, Mochdre 233, Llanidloes Without £82, Waenbant P,5, and Kerry £ 118. There was a balance of X621 15s 3d in the hands of the treasurer. The following contributions were in arrears and due on May 15th last Carno £52, Kerry z684, Llangurig £90, Llan- wnog £102, and Llanllugan £ 27 total, £ 355.—A communication was read from Mr A. Graham stat- ing that Mrs Graham and Miss Bryan, owners of Pant y Folog, were willing to contribute the amount required for the making of the proposed road, viz., zEl 10s each.The Llandinam Parish Council in a letter, called atten- tion to the state of footpath leading from the front of the Board School towards the site of the old Wesleyan Chapel, and the Surveyor was ordered to see to the same.—A letter was read from the Llangurig Parish Council, respecting the danger- ous state of the lower part of the brook, situate at the upper end of the village and leading under the railway bridge to the culvert of the main road.- Rev. T. H. Hughes promised to see to the matter, and report at the next meeting. A memorial z, signed by several farmers and ratepayers in the parish of Llandinam was read, in which they called attention to the piece of road leading from Rhydydefiad to a number of farms, which had of late years been totally neglected by the Council.— A special committee was appointed to attend to the matter.—The Clerk next read a letter from Mr. Andrew, Manafon, directing the Council's atten- tion to the very dangerous state of Lower Mills Bridge, and suggested that a committee be appoin- ted to see Mr. illiams, the agent, respecting the matter.-This was agreed to.—This was all the business of public interest.

CHURCHSTOKE. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—The anniversary ser- vices in connection with the Wesleyan Chapel were held on Sunday, when Rev F. W. Lewis preached two excellent sermons to good congregations. The musical part of the service included the anthems, Behold, how good and joyful" and How beauti- ful upon the mountains," which were nicely ren- dered by the choir, accompanied by Miss Jennie Jones. Collections were made in aid of the chnn-l funds.

NEWTOWN. tot PSALM OF LIFE."—The Newtown c0'lL nat th0 the choir which is to perform this caa a T)jcndid Crystal Palace to-day (Saturday), ga*Jnegday rendering of it at the Victoria Hall on g. evening, under the able conductorship 0 3luS- Thomas, in the absence of Mr David J< n 's gu9" Doc. The second part of the aod tained by Miss Mvfanwv Jones, Miss a]' j'gOnJ0 Mr D. H. Phillips, whilst the choir rendei Welsh Airs in a most commendable manne njed C. S. Keedwell and Mrs Kershaw ably accc on the pianoforte and harmonium. meelio$ CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY.—The quarter R £ IAY of the above was held at the Stores A evening, Mr Spence (president) in the e of dividend of 3s in the £ was declared, a Oi- Tj,0 £ 3 17s being carried to the Reserve -1 joying number of members at present is Th0 withdrawn during the quarter and 6 butchery department shows a large (^ ^isco0' some members spoke strongly in favoui to tinuing the branch, but it was ultimately < n re9d give it another trial. The balance sheet Th0 and after considerable discussion, P^ycrh, retiring members were Messrs Edward j;. J. Lewis, T. L. Jones, W. Hinchcliffe a] Ire, Goodwin; Messrs Gough and Goodwin \V- elected, and Messrs T. Powell, Murray> w'o1. Trow elected to fill the other vacancies. 1 Jenkins was re-elected auditor. =tni°t05 SUCCESS OF A LOCAL SnoT.—SERGI.-f" ,lfld Wallingford, of the Hythe School of Mas e son of Sergt Wallingford, of Newtown, has a series of successes as a shot during the ^gVetH' weeks. On Tuesday, 23rd June, at fc"e sc0r j ment Ranges, Milton, open to all comers, a0a 91 in seven shots at 200, 500. and 600 ^rii secured 2nd prize also the 4th prize at ^e scoring 30, and 1st with the Stanhope feci shots at 200, 500 and 600. For the ]uShe^0°^o» gate in the three above competitions, he n.^j0 ft- the Gregory jewel, scoring 70 out of a.PoSftk JoW' At Browndown also in the week ending -zes^ Sergt.-Inst. Wallingford secured three cup, barometer, and £ 12 in money. At on Monday and Tuesday last, his 'perf Orly) alce io such that wins for him the coveted PosltioIJ-nir OP the best shot in the Army for 1896, boa r gC()rjii^ Lamb, a distinguished Lancashire shot, y an aggregate of 569 points for the two Lamb being second with 564, thereby w_inl giti0,J gold jewel and first money prize. ThlS gives him first place in the Army team to ^jgle; for the United Service Challenge next week, and he also wins the N- pyjnce0 medal which entitles him to shoot for the Wales' prize at the approaching BisleV mee COUNTY COUNCIL 0 licit A committee of the Montgomery County sat at the Police Court, Newtown, on ^at -tjeS inquire into certain alleged irreauja cill0 £ connection with the election of Parish q^. for the parish of Tregynon, on March John Jones presided, and the otherT'talc^r present were Messrs K. E. Jones, Cefn BrVn Jv- Jones, Pertheirin, R. Lloyd, W. Theodora, 0fice Morgan, Bahaillon, with Mr Powell, from 1 fj-ofl1 of Mr Ci. D. Harrison, and Mr Cecil Tay the office of Mr R. Williams, returning officer* attendance of the public, which was unial eg, A' Rev. D. B. Edmunds, Messrs J. Hatner bevV'J D. Jones, clerk to the Parish Council) '• Fraithwen, J. Corfield, Tynybryn, R- if'scb°°i Mill, R. Breeze, Church House, C. P. 2a ,j and R. Davies, Black House.—Mr PoVV the following memorial addressed Council:—" We hereby make applic lelf,lity an inquiry be made by you into the 9 {Or.t of the recent election of Parish Co.,n illor' oeti parish of Tregynon. First at the Parish set held March 9th, Richard Davies, Blac^ ft0 duly qualified parochial elector, was preveD j. 0o voting on the ground that his name was n°otlg,i^Z register. It appears that one paper, Division 2 of the register, which inc Se Davies's name, was omitted from the 0[ to the Assistant Overseer by the C -DO Peace, and in consequence of Mr te being prevented from voting, a cand1" elected by the casting vote of the ^hai1" would not otherwise have been elected. J at the meeting of the Parish Council, Mr B. H. Phillips was elected a CouncJ A majority of the Council to fill a vaca0 £ i* Jjd*9^ have been caused by the resignation 0 Thomas, but Edward Thomas, we signed the declaration accepting office. guC°^ we submit the highest on the poll of the fal candidates at the Parish Meeting, been selected, if willing to serve:—(Signet' Gittins (Hafod Talog), Edward Lewis (^^eg ( \>' R. Breeze (Church House), Evao -A Cappin), and Richard Davies^_(Blac^ "L^g, p —Rev. D. B. Edmunds, for the apP8|r 0tt he was at the Parish Meeting, and Mr- 5^ was in the chair. Mr. Richard DavieS 0 Te^0[ House, who was on division 2 of ,„ntio<ltb0 ter, came to the meeting with the of voting, but was prevented by the C nllofb Council (Mr. A. D. Jones). Fourteen D°. red papers were handed in. Two were dec valid—Jlr. William Gittins's and ^r'ja Phillips's—because of the omission of ^13. name of parish. Questions and withdi"3, c* any, were asked for, and Mr. J. Willia1"9^ tfif" didate, went up to the table intending draw, but on the names of the t> put, Mr. Williams's name was ca^e^*al (witness) said he understood Mr. Wi'1 jjg 1* withdrawn, and the Chairman said no, not. He (witness) said that was unforjj'1* t io he intended voting for him, but he ie$. p. now, as he had voted for seven Candida (J. of the candidates —-Mr Evan Jones and Hall—had an equal number of votes for t and last place. The Chairman said, casting vote to Mr Hall. He was sure jeg Scott Owen had voted before. Mr B- told before the meeting began that he allowed to vote, Mr Jones, the clerk of Council, having told him so. Mr DaYieS the meeting. Mr Richard Davies, .na, said he attended the Parish Meeting ept0r!<oii intention of voting. The Chairman, c^t0) e'' shook hands, afterwards remarking to h1 j- fc&V'' have no vote, have you ?" he said, I r$,igd and the Chairman said, That is a c#' Presently the Clerk of the Council cade ,g him to him, and said his (witness's) na^1?er bf.rfK on the register. He was shown thereg13 e C> Clerk, and division 2 was not there. was well aware that he had a vote.—The ^eSe^f You do not know exactly what the Clerk$9 but you may be able to convince us.—Co»* pre^/ Davies said his vote was allowed at tn o £ }oCe<^ Registration Court, and was on the vote The Clerk also told the Chairman that allowed, and the Chairman replied, g oV 0ji be allowed but those with their register. He happened to be the onl„ ff division 2 present. He (witness) voting in consequence of what the CI'a*tuet ,.r |—Some discussion ensued as to \v it- committee should deal with other a^ ] a0. larities not mentioned in the memory was ultimately decided to keep to th1o ^G Jj —Mr. Corfield drew attention to the four of the valid nomination PaPe^S(jisq'ja'o^ parish," the omission of which hd ar,dvVrlt p two others, had been filled in m different from that in the other colufn"^ ^rord Jones said the question was when 11 j, to filled in.—Mr Alfred Dolbey Jopes, cpSpofldeI'j,0 Parish Council, on behalf of the r 0f complained of want of courtesy on the P appellants in not having given them no the charges were that the preferred He denied having prevented Mr Davie and he wished that know n, asii a^eC ^r. R- much in the parish.—Questioned by and Mr Lloyd, witness said he Pu^ Tregynon on some of the papers berO g p!1 sent out, but he put nothing on the Pa" £ j0 go- night of the meeting, and he refused o ^e 0 did not put Tregvnou on the paper ■ gaid.d not time (laughter).—Witness, cont.in"lie copy of the register produced was ,^e oDe him by the Clerk of the Peace, and ^vell 0 at the Parish Meeting. He knew qul c0ll]d Mr Davies was an elector, but his name foc0d found on the register. On going ho"lG aa a page of the list was missing but i pavieS he had it from the Clerk of the l,eacC'1iotes >v°rVo1'" not told when the names of the condic to abstain from voting, but he 9^al 0 pd (laughter). In regard to the vui: ^gjrin^^id Williams, that gentleman went to th ™ said he wished to withdraw, and the -yVil he had better come to him (witness;. (^ jd' then said, I am going to withdraw • }j0 said, You had better re-consider i > a Williams said, Then I will notiwi tjjjfo went to his seat (laughter). 0 t-on the if cleared, and after a lengthy J ov'01' on being re-admitted, were inform o0e -ei man that the committee bad irreS'11^011 the matter they considered their °P 'ffr0 proved, and that they were such a fcj0o- vo^h made it expedient to order a fresh elec Parish Meeting would be held on ? neg if aemanded, on July 25.-Mr R- E- Jo«d a ge* from the award in so far as it ordered election of the whole Council. e, eiVi • i

The Honourable Artillery Company of Boston, Massachusetts, 350 strong, arrived in Liverpool on Tuesday on board the Servia, and proceeded to London. The regiment was the object of a great popular demonstration of welcome by the people of Liverpool.