The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser

ABERYSTWYTH. Vs Our representative in Aberystwyth is Mr. J. DEN LEY SPENCER, 32, High Street, tf) notice should be given of all events require-1 to be reported in the COUNTY TIMES. DAVID, THK SHEPHERD Boy." This musical cantata was performed at the Pier Pavilion on Wednesday evening. THE SOLTH BEACH.—This beach is well patronised by bathers of both sexes, and it would be a con- venience to the gentleman if one or two bathing machines were placed on the beach. THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.—Up to the week ending Wednesday evening 431 books were issued from the Publil: Library. Books have been presented to the library by Mrs. GHbertson (Marine Terrace) and Miss De La Hoyd (North Parade). TIP: GARDEN PARTY. Amongst the list of those invited to the Queen's garden party at Buckingham Palace on Munday, and given in honour of Princess Maud's wedding, were Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan Davies, Tanybwlch. SUNDAY SCHOOL EXCURSIONS.-—On Wednesday the members of the Wesleyan (English) Sunday School, together with a large number of friends, left by special train for Criccieth. In the afternoon of the same day. the membeis of the Salcm Sunday School had an excursion to Trawseoed. FINANCE COMMITTEE.—Councillor J. Watkin pre- sided over a meeting of this committee held Oil Tuesday evening and there were also present Alderman Peter Jones, and Councillor E. P. Wynne, with Mr H. L. Evans (borough accountant), and Mr Rees Jones (borough surveyor).—The labour sheets were passed and the bills examined.—There was no other business. OUTINGS. On Saturday the men in the employ I of Mr. David Lloyd, builder, had a pleasant drive to Machynlleth, where they were joined by Ir. Lloyd, and sat down to an excellent repast at the Blue Bell Inn. On the previous Thursday the per- manent staff of the Cardigan Militia, together with their wives, made their annual excursion to the Devil's Bridge. SCHOOL BOARD, Tuesday. — Alderman Peter Jones presided over the ordinary meeting of the Board held at the Schoolroom and there were also present Archdeacon Protheroe, Mrs Griffiths, Councillor W. Thomas, Mr T. B. Hall, with Mr R. J. Roberts (clerk), and Mr Saer (headmaster).— The average attendance during the past month was as follows Boys 84, girls 75, infants 67. During the previous months of April and May the per- centage was as follows Boys 88 8 and 90'5, girls 79'3 and 80, and infants 80 and 77 respectively.—- Archdeacon Protheroe thought some repreibnta- tions should be made to the Sunday School authori- ties to hold their excursions and school treats on the same day, as the holding of the various trios inter- fered with the attendance of the scholars of the day school.—Mrs Griffiths said that in England the excursions were usually held at Whitsuntide.—The Attendance Officer was asked to make a special effort to secure a better attendance in the future.— The Chairman said that a larger sum had been earned by the pupils of the Science and Art classes for the work done by them since the establishment of the classes and this showed that the work done was of a satisfactory character, and it was a pleas- ing feature to obtain that special recognition.—A letter was read from the Science and Art Depart- ment respecting some alterations to be made in tie Science and Art grant and the Board then rose. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.—Alderman Peter Jones presided over a meeting of this committee held at the Corporation offices on Monday evening and there were also present Councillor William Thomas, Alderman Doughton, with Dr A. Thomas (medical officer), Mr H. L. Evans (borough accountant), and Mr Rees Jones (surveyor).-—The wages and labour sheets for the fortnight amounted to £5 2s.—The Chairman said that the notifica- tion returns for the past week were before them and he was glad to see that Aberystwyth was free from any disease.—The Medical Officer presented his report which showed a death rate of 9*1 per 1,000 which was the lowest record since the first quarter of 1889. The total number of deaths for the quarter was 20, two of whom were strangers. Under one year there were four deaths over 25 and under 65 there were four deaths and over 65 there were six deaths. There were no deaths from infectious diseases. During the quarter there were 39 births, being at the rate of 11*35 per 1,000. It bad been estimated that on the occasion of the Royal visit there were 30,000 people in the town, and he was glad to be able to cotfgratulate tni- authorities upon the freedom from accidents o. mat occasion.—The Chairman said that it was an exceptionally pleasing feature of the report to see the low death rate. THE CAMB&IAH AttCtMMMMMCM. SOCIH*.— Tl»j -meeting of this society will be held here on September 7th and following days. The society was founded in the town in 1846, and therefore will be celebrating its j ubilee. The local committee have drawn up a programme of which the following forms a part:—One day would be devoted to Aberystwyth and the vicinity another to Strata Florida and the neighbourhood; and the third to Aberayron and the coast. On the fourth day the society intends going further afield. The mambers will visit Towyn and Llanegryn, where there are rare and valuable effigies, and will be allowed to inspect the M.S.S. of Mr Wynne, of Peniarth. One of the most noteworthy of the outings will be that to Strata Florida. The society will be permitted to inspect the silver gilt dish and old chalice of Llanafan Church, as well as to take drawings of an important stane at Gwnnws Church. The old bell there, too, is worthy of inspection. Llanilar Church has a roof which is considered one of the best in North Cardiganshire; and a chalice there is worthy of inspection. The greatest feature of all, however, will be the inspection of Strata Florida and Ystrad Flur. Mr Stephen Williams, a great authority on Strata Florida, will be present at the meeting. On the road to Aberayron there were two stones some years back, at Meine, and these it is intended to worm out and photograph. Archdeacon Protheroe was requested to write to some of the vicars in that neighbourhood to bring any treasures they may have in their possession to be viewed by the archaeologists during the Aberayron outing. The Bishop of St. David's has kindly consented to act on the local committee as a corresponding member; and Mr Willis Bund has promised to read a paper on Llanbaiarn Church. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.—MONDAY. Mr E. J. Evans presided over the meeting held at the Workhouse, and there were also present Messrs James Jones, J. M. Williams, Capt James, W. A. Miller, Major Bonsall, T. Powell, David Lloyd, G. Morgan, David Edwards, Thomas James, John Jones (Llanrhystvd), D. Morris and Evan Simon with Mr Hugh Hughes, clerk, Mr D. Davies, assis- tant clerk, Mr J. Rowlands, sanitary inspector, and the Surveyors. DEATH STALKING THROUGH THE LAND. Dr James, medical officer, wrote as follows :-1 have to report that several cases of diphtheria and of scarlet fever have occurred in the district since the last meeting of the Council. Diphtheria has occurred at Cwmpadarn, in two houses at Capel Dewi (Mr Isaac Edwards), Fronfraith cottages Peithyll and Commins Coch. The well at Cwm- padarn was polluted and was probably the cause of the disease. At Commins Coch school district I found that the children had been suffering for several weeks from a contagious throat affection These were not reported. Children from these infected districts have attended school hence the spread of the disease. There is a great scarcity of water at Commins Coch and the drainage, as I informed you on a previous occasion, is bad in many places. The school privies, especialiv the urinals, are not satisfactory. Scarlet fever has broken out in the Clarach school district The first cases notified were Miss M. E. Prosser and Miss Edith Jones, Bow Street, then two cases at Rhos- cellanfawr. I have endeavoured to trace the origin and spread of the disease and have arrived at the following conclusion. Mr Francis Jones, Nantyfallen had scarlet fever several weeks before any of the Clarach scholars were attacked. He attended schools during the contagious peeling stage He infected others. Several cases then occurred at Penybont, Clarach, and one at Maentwrch and the above notified cases. One fatal case occurred at Nantyfallen. The above report indicates the im- portance of prompt notification and the vital importance of pure air, plenty of pure water and good drainage.—P.S.—Fresh cases have occurred at Darowen and two cases at Talybont of scarlet tever."—The Inspector said he had not received any report, and he knew nothing about the matter until Saturday —Major Bonsall: Did you not have a report from Dr. Rowlands ? — The Inspector: No. Major Bonsall: He attended a fatal case at the back of our house where a poor child died of diphtheria.—Tke Clerk said that the doctors were not supposed to report to the inspector but to the medical officer. Major Bonsall said that he got the school closed and he believed that the only intimation Dr. James bad TeC^Vw-,ra8 from the Clerk to the Board.-Mr that he met Dr. Rowlands who h'™ there were cases all over the district. The Chairman How is it these doctors did not inform our medical men ?—A member: Perhaps they have done so. The Inspector said that he learnt at one place that it was only by mere here- say that Dr. James became aware of it.—Mr. James Jones said that the doctors who had not sent in a notification to the medical officer should be sum. moned. As a result the members saw that the outbreak was all over the district.—-Mr. Miller: We ought to take severe measures.—The Chair- man The Medical Officer does not: allude to any notification received from medical men.—The Inspector said that he had posted up notices of extracts from the Public Health Act.—The Chair- man: Who is the medical man who attended these cases?—The Inspector Dr. James attended one case, but I understand that Dr. Rowlands at- tended all the others.—The C hail-man: Will you pass a resolution asking Dr. James to report as to when he was first notified as to the breaking out of these epidemics. Mr Williams said that he would propose that.—Mr Miller: It will delay the matter. Cannot yon hold a special meeting to deal with the matter ? The Chairman We can pass a resolution. -Mr James Jones: 1 propose that we hold a special meeting after the meeting of the Board of Guardians next Monday. Mr. Miller: I sccoud that.—The Chairman: In the meantime the clerk to write to Dr. James.—-Mr Miller: To all the medical officers. -The Chairman thought that they should notify the town doctors. — Mr J. M. Williams: 1 am afraid it is all our own fault. Do we do our duty as members of this Council ? I am sure we do not ? Do our officers do their duty as they ought to do, It shows plainly that we do not do our duty. Years ago we tried to get water at the top of the hill, but it was opposed, and now there was no water. Look at Llanbadarn that has been on for years. Then there was a case where a man attended the Council and made certain statements which were not true. It was said that only an old woman had died at a certain village; but there had been a great many funerals there. We do not do our duty. I am tired of coming here. I am sorry to say our officials do not do their duty; I am sure of it. The Inspector said that he and Mr Miller went up to Cwmpadarn, but they had no authority to bring the water down. They did all they were asked to do.—Mr Miller said that he went as one of the committee and they devised a scheme, and should have got a good supply of water. The scheme was handed over to the Parochial Committee, and he was told to mind his own business and that they were quite satisfied with the water they bad got. The Parochial Committee went to visit the place and decided not to have the water. And now what was the result F—The Chairman said that there was considerable truth in what Mr Williams had said with regard to the duty which devolved upon the Council. He hoped that they should do a little bit more this next two years.—Mr Miller said at Llan- badarn they had had three Local Government Board enquiries and he began to think that it was all a farce to attempt to do anything of the sort. —The resolution to ask the medical officer for the necessary information was then carried. BORTH CULVERT. A discussion in committee took place upon this matter, and it was agreed that the two District Councillors and the Clerk, together with the whole of the Parish Councillors, should meet at Borth and talk the matter over. PWLLHOBI DRAINAGE. Mr. Miller brought forward the question of pav- ing the drain at Pwllhobi which he regarded as a nuisance in its present state.—The Clerk was of the same opinion.—It was pointed out that the matter had been referred to the County Council and no reply had been received to the letter sent in. SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLY. The inspector was instructed to obtain samples of the water used by the public at the various sources throughout the Union and obtain the necessary analysis and report to the council. LLANBADARN WATER SUPPLY. Plans of the proposed water supply at Llan- badarn were laid on the table and were estimated to cost £ 612.—Mr. Miller pointed out that at first the cost was estimated at £120 but now it had risen to JE612 and that was the result of dealing with the Local Government Board. There was no other business. PETTY SESSIONS.—WEDNESDAY. Before Messrs John Morgan (chairman), David Roberts, Thomas Hugh Jones, E. P. Wynne, R. J. Jones, J. Lewis and Edward Evans. PUBLIC NUISANCES.—P.C. Powell charged Lewis Jones, Crynfryn Buildings, with touting for passen- gers for a pleasure boat, and was fined 2s bd.—The same officer summoned Henry Sandford, Bryn place, for allowing his chimney to go on fire, and he was fined Is.—John Leslie, of Manchester, who was charged with being drunk and disorderly, ad- mitted the offence, and he was fined 10s and costs. ALLK^ ASSAULT.—John Latto charged William Williams with assaulting Mr A. J. Hughes defended.—The complainrnr <: "dd that whilst standing on his own door on Sunday the defendant itruok him.—In crosa-«x5nxiiiiation of thø -Lr, of ihe ••jmplait.nrt- sue nad been told what to say by her mother and admitted that her father went up to defendant and said some- thing to him.—John Jones, called for the defence, said complainant struck the defendant first and started the row.—The case was dismissed. THE ROYAL VISIT TO ABERYSTWYTH. The final meeting of the Reception Committee, formed in connection with the recent royal visit, was held at the College on Saturday afternoon, Mr C. M. Williams (chairman of the Cardiganshire County Council), presided. The minutes having been read, Mr J. D. Perrott, treasurer, presented a balance sheet showing a credit balance, which, it was resolved, should be given as a subscription to the furnishing fund of the Alexandra Hall. The Finance Committee having been empowered to settle all outstanding accounts, Messrs J. R. Rees and E. Jones Williams were appointed auditors of the balance sheet. The Committee then proceeded to pass votes of thanks to the chairman and mem- bers of the different committees to the ladies and gentlemen who so generously extended their hospilality to the University guests to those who kindly placed their carriages at the disposal of [the committee; to the donors of evergreens nnd flowers; to the directors, general manager, and other officials of the Cambrian Railways Company for the splendid manner in which they met the wishes of the committee by placing a special rain at the service of the distinguished guests, for the excellent train service which they had provided for the general public, and for the cordial manner in which they had co- operated with the committee in making the royal function so great a success to the general and local managers and the other officials of the Man- chester and Milford Railway Company for the ex- cellent arrangement made by them to meet the convenience of the Committee and the general public; to the colonels and other officers of the Montgomeryshire Yeomanry, the Pembrokeshire Volunteers, and the Breconshire Volunteers for the guards of honour, which added so much to the dignity and effectiveness of the procession, and who are congratulated by the committee on their soldier-like appearance, and on the excellent discip- line preserved throughout; to Mr. J. D. Perrott, the treasurer, and the members of the Finance Committee who have so successfully dealt with the financial arrangements as to enable them to present tothis com mittee a satisfactory balance-sheet; moat cordially to Alderman Jas. Jones, Swansea, for the handsome barouche and four postilions provided by him for the use of their Royal Highnesses, by which generous act he relieved the committee of great responsibility, and the committee desired to record their deep sense of obligation to him for the deep pains taken by him to provide an equipage so admirably adapted for the occasion, and which reflected great credit on those responsible for the arrangements; to the Mayor for the urbanity which marked his conduct in the chair, and for the constant devotion which he had shown in order to make the ceremonial one worthy of the borough; to Mr David Jenkins, Mus. Bac., Mr J. T. Rees, and the school teachers for the pains taken by them in training the children whose singing formed so great a feature of the reception accorded to their Royal Highnesses; to Messrs Piggott and Co., of London, Messrs Ben Evans and Co, Swansea, as to both of whom the committee expressed their sense of the thorough manner in which the firms had carried out the work entrusted to them, and desired the secretaries to express to them the recognition of the committee of the able manner in which their representatives acted on their behalf; to Mr Kil- vington, stationmaster, for the untiring manner in which he had carried out the omrous duties im- posed upon him and for bis unfailing courtesy in meeting the wishes of the committee; to Mr Howell Evans, chief constable, for the fore- thought displayed in making the necessary police arrangements, and for the most efficient manner in which the arrangements were carried out, so that the whole proceedings passed off with- out accident or turmoil; to the borough surveyor l, Jones) the assistance rendered by him to the commiti.ee in placing his experience and knowledge at their service in superintending the erection of the marquee, and for work in con- nection^ with the installation ceremonial to the Lord-Lieutenant for his great assistance; to the Rheidol Juvenile Choir, whose very effective sing- ing added greatly to the attraction to the Misses Davies, Llanbadarn, who, by their presence with the choir, added greatly to their picturesque appearance; Councillor Peake and the members of the Fire Brigade and to Principal Roberts for hia great assistance at the representative of that committee on the Executive Committee of the University. The concluding vote of thanks was to the hon. sees., Rev Mortimei Green and Mr A. J. Hughes, and the assistant sees., Messrs Bickell and Charles Mas soy, Mr Francis, Wallog, speaking very highly of their great services. The hon sees. were each asked to accept, an honorarium, not as payment for their labours, but as some token of the appreciation of the committee of their valuable services. LLAN BA DA UN PAWn SCHOOL BOARD. Major Bonsall presided over a meeting of the Board held at the Boardroom on Thursday moru- ing and there were also present Miss E. Davies, Messrs J. P. Thomas, Hugh Hughes, Rd. Edwards, and Rev E Jones, with Mr Atwood (clerk), Mr Morgan (headmaster), and Mr Edward Jones (attendance officer). EXTENSION OF CWMPADARN SCHOOL. Mr Richard Edwards presented a penned sketch of the propesed alterations at Cwmpadarn. School cind stated that there was plenty of room to en- large the place to take in Penyfron. They estimated the cost to be £ 450 to £ 500. If this scheme was carried out there would be a saving of about zC25 a year in the cost of the staff and this would go towards the paying for the building.-—In answer to Mr Hughes, Mr Edwards said that the estimate was not based upon any details but was only a rough calculation.—Mr Hughes said they would not save a shilling in the cost of the teaching staff, because the same staff would be required in the new school as they had at present. He would be quite willing to go in for a new building if it could be showed that there would be a saving, but he did not see any prospect of a saving being effected.—Major Bonsall thought that an estimate of the cost of altering Penyfron should be pre- pared; and lie was supported by Messrs Hughes and Thomas.—-Mr Hughes proposed that they employ a local architect to provide a rough plan of the proposed alterations at Peuyfron school. This was agreed to, and the question was adjourned for a month. NEW DAY OF MEETING. Mr Hughes moved that in future the meetings be held on the third Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the summer and 7-30 p.m. in the winter.—The Chair- man said he would fall in with this view if the meeting were held a little earlier, as meeting at 7 p.m. would throw 'the hour of departure rather late.—Mr Hughes accepted this, and the rest of the members agreeing to it, the proposition was carried. COMMINSCQCH SCHOOL. The Clerk reported that this school was closed in consequence of a11 outbreak of epidemic, and it was decided that it should be properly disinfected and the school properly cleaned throughout, There was no other business.

ABERDOVEY. FATAL ACCIDENT- On Friday morning last a frightful accident occurred at the new reservoir now in course of construction for the Towyn Urban Council. On the previous day some excavations had been carried on at the works, and this together with the heavy rains which fell during the day and the night loosoned the earth. Two men went to work on Friday morning and about a hundred tons of earth slipped and completely buried one of them, a man named Thoinas Jenkins, a resident of Llan- fihangel, Cardiganshire. His comrade, too, was partly entombed but was rescued alive, having sustained serious injuries. When Jenkins was extricated from the debris, life was extinct. He leaves a widow with- two children. The same evening an inquest was held on the body at the Literary Institute before Mr W. R. Davies, the county coroner, when a verdict of Accidental death" was returned. Considerable damage has been caused to the workings.

HACHYNLLETH. UNION SCHO(L ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE,—MRN. B. Owen presidod over a meeting of the committee held at the Workhouse on Wednesday.—Rev R. iichards, rectoi of Darowen, wrote to call attention to the unsatisfactory state of the attendance at the school. In 1395 the average attendance was 59, but for the pear ending April 30th the average had fallen to St. which meant a loss of X2 10s in fee grant for tie current year. He could see no reason for the unsatisfactory attendance. The number on the looks was 88, and during the month of June of last jear the attendance averged 56, but during the corssponding month of this year the attendance had rallen to 47. He thought that the attendance officer should visit the school at least once a month. Unless the attendance was regular it was utterly impossible to bring the scholars up to a proper staidard of efficiency-The Attendance Officer (Mr Howell) was instructed to call upon the par<ii!-e tl ose -L;ld -ren -who did not attend regulai'iy an- thnt proceedings ftgifcst tt .oni unleKSTTtK-m wnu an improvement i44 vie attendance. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL.—SATURDAY. Mr. Edward bees presided over an adjourned meeting of the Council, held at the Workhouse, and there were also present Messrs D. D. Williams, W. M. Jones, R. lees, John Thomas, J. M. Breeze, John Pugh, with Mr. John Rowlands (clerk), Dr. A. O. Davies (aielical officer), and Mr John Jones (surveyor and inspector). CORRESPONDENCE. In reply to a lester from the Local Government Board, it was decked to say that Mr John Jones, the inspector, had given up his connection with the public-house whici he kept- TIFE COLLECTORSHIP. Mr. Rees Lewis submitted the following names of persons as sll!eties ;-Richard Jones, junior, tailor and draper; and Owen Davies, Maglona Villas -On the motion <f Mr. W. M. Jones, seconded by Mr. D. D. William, they were accepted. HE DOCUMENTS. The Clerk repo-ted that Mr. David Evans had handed over the pipers and documents which were needed at that moment, but he had not received all the documents belonginS to the Council. There was no immediate hurry for them. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. Dr. A. O. Daviel reported that there was no com- plaint received as to the sanitary condition of the town during the Royal visit (hear, hear). During those days the struts were watered and disinfected, and he had to cora.tuhtte the Council upon the admirable arrangements made and the precautions taken for the safety- of the public. He was not aware of any accident having occurred during that time. Considering the scarcity of water the town was in a fairly saritary condition. He complained of the ashpit in ol Bank Court, and asked that the wall should be deaolished. There was over-crowd. ing at the c>mmet lodging house, and there was no distinction between the sexes. He asked that an inspector shoili be apPomted and pointed out that these posts wtra as a rule held by the police. He bad been askec to bring before their notice the question of erecting seats oQ Penrallt, the Common, and the Wylfa. The health of the town was satis- factory (hear, heu-), -lt was agreed to ask the owner to demolish the wall referred to.—On the motion of Mr. B. Rees, seconded by Mr. J. Thomas, it was decided to aoply to the Standing Joint Com- mittee for permitsion fco aPP°ml; RS* Hamer inspector of a a sa ary* Wil- liams thought it was a good chance to commem uate the Royal visit br erecting seats at the places named.-It was detmed advisable to hold the qores tion over for the Ptesent,-Mr R. Rees hoped that the Press would taL-e note of the medical officer's remarks respecting the health of the town at this time of the year.-Dr. It has a clean sheet; there is no town in the district better off.-Mr. Thomas said that there were some houses in the t3wn over-crowded, and he would speak of them again. THE WATER SUPPLY. The Clerk explained that there was a letter from the Local Government Board pressing for mforma. tion as to what was done in the matter.-Mr. John Pugh said that it was stated in the town that Esgaireire was dry, but this was not true because there was plenty of water in the pool. He did not think it necessary to wait any longer to decide upon the source and he moved that the Clerk take the necessary steps to ask the Local Government Board to send dovin an inspector to hold an enquiry. T*E ESTIMATE. The Clerk said thH the estimate for the year amounted to X525 6a. 8d.—Mr. J. M. Breeze said that the Gas Company had been asked to make a reduction in their price, but they had not done so and if there was no eduction made in the ensuing year other means of lio-hting the town would be resorted to.-Tho Cfcrk explained that this sum did not include M David Gillart s claim. Mr. D. D. Williams moved and Mr. Breeze seconded, that a rate of 2s. in the pound be levied. Carried. THE ROYAL VISIT. The Chairman proposed the following resolution That this Council detfres to record on its minutes its grateful thanks to the Dowager Marchioness of Londonderiy for having invited and entertained at the Plas, their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales, Princess Victoria of Wales, and Princess Maud of Wales, when on their way to Aberystwyth where H.R.H. the Prince of Wales was installed ChanceXor of the University of Wales, and whereby our tow, has been so greatly honoured and the populace affoided an opportunity of seeing their Royal Highneises. We also acknowledge with deep thanks the valuable assistance given by Lord .Henry Vane-Tok-tpest in having so ably pre- sided at the various meetings in connection with the reception and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Dowager Marchioness of Lon- dondorry and Lord Henry Vane Tempest.—Mr Wm Jones seconded, and if, was carried. NOTICE OF MOTION. Mr Williams gave notice that he would at the next meeting of the Council move that Standing Order 9 he altered to read that five be required to form a quorum instead of seven. A VOTE OF SYMPATHY. The Chairman reminded the Council of the ill- health of Mr Richard Owen, and moved that a vote of sympathy with him be passed hy the Council. Mr Owen was missed from the meetings of the Council, and he believetl that this was the experience of all the members.—Mr John Thomas seconded, and expressed his sorrow to hear of Mr Owen's ill- health. In supporting it Mr Williams asked that they should include in the letter an expression of hope that he may soon be restored to health, and that they would again at an early date have the pleasure of his company and the value of his services. Mr Pugh added that they greatly missed Mr Owen's genial presence from their midst. He had always when occupying the chair conducted the business of the Council in a most straight- forward and judicial manner.—Mr J. M. Breeze having supported the motion it was carried.The Council then rose. HOARD OF GUARD IANS. -WEDNESDAY. Present: Mr John Rowlands (chairman), Mr Emis Hughes (vice-chairman), Mrs Lloyd, Messrs Ellis Hughes, John Davies, Wm Jones, N. B. Owen, with Mr David Evans (clerk), and Mr David Morgan (assistant clerk). I BUSINESS AT A STANDSTILL. The business of the Board usually commences punctually at ten o'clock, and on the occasion of a recent visit of Mr Bircham, that gentleman compli- I mented the members upon the fact that there was at all times a good attendance. This, however, was not the case on Wednesday. There were not suffici- ent members present to form a quorum and mes- sengers had to be sent out to look for guardians, it being an hour and three quarters after the usual time before the meeting began. STATISTICS. The following amounts have been paid in out- relief during the past fortnight:—Per Mr John Jones, Machynlleth, £19 6s 4d to 81 recipients; per Mr Wm Jones, Pennal, zC34 12s 2d to 110 recipients; per Mr Daniel Howell, Darowen, zE42 18s 6d to 156 recipients. Number in the House 35, last year same period 34; tramps relivered daring tho fortnight 42, being a decrease of 17 as compared with same period of last year THE ROYAL VISIT. The Clerk read a letter from Lady Londonderry, in which she asked Mr Evans to convey to Mr John Rowlands, Mrs Lloyd, and Mr Bennett Owen, her best thanks for the resolution they had kindly sent to her. PARISHES IN ARREAR. The Clerk reported several parishes in arrear, and it was decided to take proceedings against them unless the calls were paid up on or before that day week. CLERK'S REMUNERATION. It was agreed to pay to the Clerk the suni of £3 recommended by the School Attendance Committee for services rendered to that body. The Board adjourned for a month. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.—WEDNESDAY. Mr. Edward Hughes presided over the meeting which was held at the Workhouse, and there were also present Messrs. N. B. Owen, Ellis Hughes, and John Davies; with Messrs David Evans (clerk)' David Morgan (assistant clerk), and Mr Williams (surveyor). THE ROYAL VISIT. A letter was read from Lady Londonderry thanking Mr Edward Hughes and Mr N. B. Owen and the other District Councillors who attended at the meeting for their kindness in sending her the resolution. LETTER FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD. A letter was read from the Local Government Board stating that they could not assent to the re- appointment of Mr Richard Williams as inspector of nuisances for the rural districts of Machynlleth, Pennal, and Scuborycoed at an aggregate salary of -?32 per annum, except on the condition that no reductions was made in the salary assigned to the office as surveyor.—The letter was deferred until the next meeting. SUGGESTED NEW BRIDGE. A letter was read from Mr R. C. Anw^ l suggest- ing that a bridge should be erected over a stream of water about a quarter of a mile from Pennal. He ostimated that the h :d.c:n would r.1!j J antt irTBe TTouncn contributed £5 he was preparwi to build the bridge.—Tt wpp t.. j< ..m he consideration of the letter until the next meeting, when it was hoped btat the District CourcKlor for the district would be present. CALLS IX Ai: HEARS. The Clerk was directed to take proceedings against the parishes in arrear with their calls unless the money was paid on or before thaI; day week. ————

LLANILAR. MEDICAL.—Mr John Arthur Rees, the second IOn of Mr David Rees, J.P., of Pantygwyfol, has suc- cessfully passed his final examination for the degree of M.B., C.M., at Edinburgh University, held last month. Mr Rees was, prior to entering Edinburgh University, a student at the University College of Wales. MMnna

UWCHYGARREG. NATIONAL SCHOOL.—The report of H.M's Inspector, just to hand, is as follows" The present master who came in January last, appears to have worked systematically and well. The children in the lower standards acquitted themselves very creditably in the examination, and the school gives good promise for the future. English was very fair, and Geography worthy of the higher grant. Needle- work was fairly good. The grant under Article 105 is allowed for the period during which H.M's Inspector reports the school to have been well taught viz since the present Master took charge.

PENEGOES. SCHOOL EXAMINATION. The report of the diocesan inspection of Penegoes National School has just been received by the managers and reads alf follows: This school has made great progress since last year and I was highly pleased with the results of the examination. There were evident signs that the children had been carefully taught. I was so pleased to find that Group 1. had been so well attended to. The Nunc Dimittis and several hymns (tho composition of the Master, Mr Hy. Thomas) were sweetly sung. Repetition of Psalm xv. was well done. Group III. repeated Psalms xv. and xix. All had been taught hymns and appropri- ate prayers. Tone and order excellent."

CEMMAES. PRESENTATION.—Owing to a change of the Post Office arrangements in this district, Mr E. Bennett has retired from the office of postman between Cemmaes Road and Aberangell, which he has held for many years, and by his obliging manner and kind disposition has won the goodwill of the in- habitants. For years before he entered the Post Office he held the office of parish clerk, and rendered excel- lent service as secretary to the Sunday School and assisting with the choir, occasionally acting as organist. As soon as his removal become known a meeting was held, and it was decided to show appreciation of Mr. Bennett's long and faithful services in connection with the Parish Church by making him a suitable present. A committee, con- sisting chiefly of young ladies attending the Parish Church, was formed, and in a short time a good sum of money was collected. Many Nonconformists approving of the object subscribed liberally. With the money collected a splendid watch and albert chain, a Bible, and Church Service were obtained, and on Friday night, July 10th, a meeting was held at the Schoolroom, when the presentation was made. The Rector, who presided, after having made a suitable address, called upon Miss Hughes (Glanafon) to make the presentation, which she did in a suitable manner. Mr. Bennett in a few words heartily thanked them for their great kindness, after which the meeting terminated.

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. THE UNION. Yesterday week, Mrs. Edward Dayies presented the inmates of the Workhouse with a tea and each adult with a shilling, the children also receiving a piece of silver. The clean and bright appearance of the inmates reflected great credit on the officers. There were present at the tea, Mrs Edward Davies, Misses Davies, Maggie Jones, Brynhafren, Marsh, Carno, who has for a great number of years been a staunch friend to the inmates of the Union, Revs. D. Parry, B. A., and Morgan Jones, Rural Dean, and Mrs. Jones, Llan- dinam, Miss Blakie, Mrs. Roberts, and Miss Jones. For the entertainment of the inmates Miss Davies played several pieces on the violin. Miss Blakie ac- companied on the harmonium. At the close the Master (Mr. Brease) on behalf of the inmates in a neat speech thanked Mrs. Edward Davies for her kindness. Miss ilarsb was also kindly spoken of for the great interest she has always taken in the inmates of the Union.

NEWTOWN. COUNTY COURT. THURSDAY. Before His Honour Judee David Lewis. There were 60 new cases and 12 judgment sum- monses. Be RICHARD JONES IN BANKRUPTCY. Aii application for discharge was made and granted, the same to be suspended for two years. The Official Receiver was present and offered no objection. E. Powell represented the bank- rtipt. THE AFFAIRS OF A WELSH FLANNEL COMPANY. His Honour had before him an application bv Messrs. Martin Woosnam (Newtown), A. C. Nichol- son (Oswestry), W. W. Woosnam (London), T. Parry Jones (Newtown), and George Morgan, directors and officials of the firm of Messrs. George Morgan and Company, Limited, Newtown, in liqui. dation, that the order made on the 12th December for their examination should be discharged came on for hearing. Mr. Brynmor Jones, Q.C. on behalf of the parties named, stated that an arrangement bad been come to that on motion by counsel the order of December 12th be discharged by consent without costs. Mr. Ivor Bowen, who appeared on behalf of the Board of Trade, said he consented to the order. The case of the English and Scotch Mercantile trust, which ruled the matter, had been decided long .after the order had been made by his Honour's learned deputy, and could not have been brought before him, and tho parties were left in the same position as before. The Judge granted the application. ALLEGED ILLEGAL ARREST.CA.MM FOR. £50 DAMAGES. Charles Jones, 39, Ladywell street, Newtown, labourer, sued P.S. Morgan and George Hawkins', timber merchant, for damages for unlawful arrest] assault, and false imprisonment. The damages claimed were C50. Mr. Martin Woosnam was for the plaintiff; Mr. Edward Powell for defendant Hawkins, and Mr. T. Taylor for Sergt. Morgan,— Mr. Woosnam, in opening the case, said the action was brought by Charles Jones, laboursr, Newtown, against Thomas Morgan, police sergeant, and Geo. Hawkins, timber merchant, to recover general damages to the amount of £50 for unlawful arrest, assault, and false imprisonment of the plaintiff on April loth last. The facts, which were very simple," were these: On April 13th last the plain- tiff went to the defendant Hawkins and asked him whether he could give him a job to peel bark. An arrangement was come to whereby the plaintiff was to go to work at the wood on the following Tuesday, and his wage was to be 3s. a day. Plain- tiff worked full days on the Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, and also a half-day on Thursday. For these three and a half days there would be due to the plaintiff 10s. 6d. On the Friday night he went to tho foreman in charge of the work and asked him for his wages, the foreman giving him 7s. 7d. Plaintiff thereupon stated that the amount was insufficient and that he wanted the balance. He received a reply to the effect that he was to see the master. On the following morning he went to the saw mills and there saw Hawkins, and told him that the foreman had only paid him 7s. 7d., and that therefore there would be 2s. lid. due to him. Hawkins gave him 2s and he said there was still a balance. Hawkins replied, That's all I shall give you," and plaintiff then went away. In the even- ing, Hawkins went up to plaintiff and said he would give him in charge. The defendant was true to his word, and after plaintiff had returned home Sergt. Morgan and two other constables came up. Sergt. Morgan asked for the plaintiff; some wrangling then took plaoe as to the money, and a large crowd gathered around the door. Morgan said the man must go with him, and took hold of Jones by the shoulder. At the police station the. charge was gone into in private, and eventuallv morgan came ont ot the consulting room and said he could go; if he paid back the 2s. he would let him off. If not, he would be locked up. Morgan sent a constable to plaintiff's house, and received from Mrs. Jones the 2s. On the constable's return, the 2s. was handed to Morgan, and Jones was let off. He thought it was c!ear law that no one had the right to arrest a man without a warrant.—Mr. Taylor admitted there was no warrant, whilst Mr. Powell admitted there was no right to arrest.- Plaintiff then went into the box and bore out Mr.Woosnam's opening siaternent.-By Mr. Powell: He bad not worked for Hawkins before. He gave his name as Thomas Davies. He had previously peeled bark at Manafon, which place he left be- cause his missus was bad. He had 3s. a day for about a fortnight- He did not tell Hawkins he came fiom Rhayader. lIe went to Red House and there saw Edward Evans, foreman. He did not say anything to him about what he was to receive. On IrekiEOTeman'gavb T.liu 7s. 7d. and h«Tsaid This "was" uo(, las money. When he saw Hawkins at the saw mills he asked him for his wages, and Hawkins 1:: .] J..l- 1. cjjjieu mat ne would have to wait until he got his time from the foreman. He told him that he re- ceived 7b. 7d. from Evans. He then asked Hawkins for 3s. He gave him 2s. and asked him to wait until the evening when he (de- fendant) would see the foreman. He did not tell Hawkins that he wanted to leave the town, but that he wanted to do a journey. He showed defendant the 7s 7d on his hand. On the Saturday evening he saw Hawkins near Morgan's, chemist, and be said he would give him in charge, buc he walked away home, and shortly afterwards Hawkins came to the house. He lived in Ladywell street.—By Mr Taylor: He lived in he house in Ladywell street a few weeks before the air, and up to that time he was a stranger to the tovn. The police who came to the house numbered ft;, one being in plain clothes. P.S. Morgan asked hitito come to the door. He did come out, Morgan hons< Lr- There was a woman in the w was hls wife- The woman was noisy, but ldid not say she was his sister. After he minute 1Mor^an 8aid "Come with me a the crow,™"v; n-,pf°w '»»»t shout out w • R n g°' neifcher did his wife shout out Here 1S fche 2s.» Plaintiff here became wiKm thG jQd^e had to remonstrate that on^rriv"1 ^ing' P'aintiff dared sa7 him °I ouX lhe P°llCe Station MorSan' said to him 1 ought o know your face; where do vou come from,'an he (plaintiff) replied "LlanfaS'' ilorgan also aski who the woman was, and he re- plied that she wa,i8 wife. He did not tell Morgan that Hawkins^ have the 2s if he £ ° font. Itwas M ,g) who sent the constable in plai™ clothes for the 2s, ,d nofc he himself P ai° since seen Morgan hlfortned him Hawkins had told him that he Jaintiff) was a skulk and an old ofteLdei. he toldwan thaC he had noth; to say against him.-M v 8teveug d d the Saturday referred toie heard a p';iiceman to the plaintiff, Yoa m8 come V thereupon caught hold ohis clothes. 'Plaintiff replied Loose me, I willniT1„» eu to be in the plaintiff's housemen n, 6 plain clothes arrived, and « C°^table m "Sergt. Morgan sent me for hP o„ say> husband shall come back direct?' <av,' &D your Mrs Jones to give up the 2s, whi 8v.p beth Burd and John Williams k(s u evidence. The latter stood in the-mt- orat've to curl a bit of a moustache which 9 i,a etnPtlr'^T D0sse8s. and amid much laughter T.??6118.. bound to ask him to take his hand frv v fu —Sergt. Tanner was also called for piaT'S' and saii that at the police station he tec"amh Jones had been up to, and Morgan replit,< Qbta ing 2s by false pretences." Jones then,^ <YV have not been obtaining money by false ltece I have been working three days and a b Mr Hawkins owes me Is 6d yet." Sergt. Mor^. and Hawkins joined him in his private room. Hawkins said Jpues had been working for hin he was paid 7s the day before. Jones came to on the Saturday morning and said he wanted pay, because there was no meat in the hot Jones never told him about having had the 7s, a. had given him that morning 2s. After hearing a p( that was said Morgan observed to Hawkins thaif he had better take out a warrant or a summons on Monday. Hawkins replied that he was very busy, and that he was going to Radnorshire that day. He was not present when the constable was sent for the 2s or when he brought it back.—By Mr Taylor: He did not consider the man in custody at all. By the Judge: Two constables were in the passage with Jones. His Honour: What were they doing there ? If Jones had attempted to go away would they have caught him.—Witness: They were there to- gether.—His Honour: Alright, we will take it as yes. The defendant, George Hawkins, in the course of his evidence, said Jones came to him on the Monday for work. He asked him if he was in the habit of peeling bark, and he said Yes." He then told him if he went to Hed House his father or the foreman would doubtless put him on. Not a word was said about wages. He again saw plaintiff on the Saturday morning, who asked him for three and a halt days' payment which he had worked that week. He replied that he would not pay him unless he had a note. Jones then said he must have money as he wanted to get out of the town. To that he said he would not pay him. Plaintiff subsequently asked for 4s, then 3s as he had declined the 4s. He again said No," and Jones observed Then give me 2s," which he did, until he saw him in the evening. He afterwards ascertained that Jones had been paid the night before, 7s 7d. On his return to town he saw Sergt Morgan, but he SeF*> did not ask the sergeant to arrest hitn. -ng- Morgan and himself went round ^he 0 houses of the town in search of plaintiff, but to find him. He happened to see I street and approached him saying "01 /hirxg want to see you." Having mumbled sorn ■■> in Welsh, Jones went up High stree he followed. They afterwards^ callu come Jones's house, and Morgan said "'Will y°u jjed along with me ai minute," Jones r gee that he would. Jones came out, but he di< n Morgan catch hold cf Jones. The woman cana^ and offered the 2s and said, Se shall no^ c gaol." To that Morgan said, Will you coin » me a minute P He'll be back in a few- nun At the Police Station he said if Jones 1 ret nrn the 2s he would let the matter (frop It waS had to go away on the following morning- nr0gg- not his custom to pay 3s for peel barking- examined by Mr Woosnam He believed t.ha charge of false pretences against plainti er valid one, and he believed it that day. ? ^an gave the man in charge. He still believed tn had committed the offence, although be ca°lffard promised it.—Mr Woosnam: So be lti. avo Evans, foreman to the defendant Hawkins, in lie evidence. He got rid of the plaintiff becau- d was no good, and on Friday night he paid at the rate of 2s 2d per dayr. Plaintiff di1' t?. g to plain nor say that he had agreed with H a_wkl Jjeti pay him 3s a day.—Sergeant Morgan said .f at plaintiff's house on the evening of ^Prl-nUte- and asked hini if he would come out a I here being a crowd around and seeing 1 likely to be stormy he asked plaintiff if h0 m3,n come with him, and he said Yes." it was in such an awful flurry that he a was all right and that Jones would be bacK few minutes. He never put a hand upo piaintiff, who walked yards in front Oat the fVitness next detailed what took place a j>g station. When he came out of Sergeant office, Jones said if Hawkins went to he £ 0f let him have the 2s. -The Court then adjourne lunch.—Sergeant Morgan again stepped box on tho resumption, and said that it plaintiff who asked the plain clothes officer g for the 2s.-By Mr Powell: He had, no instrU°ined mine from Hawkins to arrest the nian.-Cross- e.rgrs by Mr Woosnam The evidence of plftin Stevens, and Mis Burd was incorrect. If no crowd in Broad street no one would have cjg that the man was in custody.—P.C. Jones said when he went for the 2s he let^ sergeant with plaiutiff. — Cross-examin^ .J Woosnam Nobody was with the plain" d the Morgans when he returned. No one plaintiff to come to the station. He gave h1 o0t dence to nobody. Ho would sware that he ha spokeu a single word to anyone since ted April.—P.C. Parry said that when someone s to the plaintiff not to go to the station, P'agajd, said, I will go," and Sergeant Morgan "Come on."—Cross-examined by Mr ^°oS(reaflt He had had some conversation with srto jfr Morgan on the matter. -P.C. Tudor, in reply n to Woosnam, said he went with P.S. MoCo3, plaintiff's house the door was open and Morgan or H opkins knocked at the door. atter* not spoken a word to P.S. Morgan on the 111 He was talking to Morgan that nothing was said in reference to this case, at Morgan's house that morning. He did not crd to talk about this case.—Wm. Bellis and (jjjg Thomas (ex-constable) also gave evidence, aQ g fgt closed the case for the defence, all the the defence stating that the sergeant did his hand on the plaintiff.—The case was test adjourned until the next Court, when advoca addresses will be delivered and the verdict a,lld The hearing of the case lasted over five bOr ill it considerable public interest was manifested

TREFEGLWYS. t THE BOARD SCHOOLS.—The Inspector's re upon the District Board Schools has ju9t ,g issued from which are the following extraC Village School: This school appears to conducted. Reading should receive in°r» attention in the upper standards. A map 0 o0ld district is needed, and the surface drainage s j'g receive attention. I am directed to call the Bo gf attention to the last paragraph of Article 85 I the Code by which it is made a condition less00 payment of the annual grants that Object lvejl p shall form part of the ordinary instruction 0. the first, second, and third standards. Evans and M. Thomas have passed fair of Evans should attend to teaching (knowlrot1. method), and Thomas to geography and I fTrra*7tfl'' spection of your school in Juue, ticfi Llawryglyn School: The results of the ex»*°l0 0,J/ in the elementary subjects are uneven, partially satisfactory. Reading and haDOw\#li- are fair, spelling is very inaccurate, .^g. metic (both written and oral) is nearly a fo" t Oil A good deal of pains appears to have been sP6cjtig- the two class snbjects with very fair results- ing by note and needlework are aatisfaO øtb Welsh as a specific subject has been taken up ;t considerable success, but the time spent uP°n{0- would, under the circumstances, have been fitably employed upon the elementary sab^o^ The master has undoubtedly worked hard d° 0f the year, but with the staff and circumstanceS tied the school, too many subjects have been attetJIP bJø 3 ib to ensure success in all. No grant is iØ under Article 105, since Her Majesty's InspectO tilÐ unable to report that the staff is efficient ot,-c\e. school well taught with the meaning of that ar1 K. Edwards is continued under Art. 68. Grant P. child 18s.—Staylittle School: After allowance for the remoteness of the School the sparseness of the population, this school be said to have made satisfactory progress do^j.gt the year. The reading (except that of the class, which was fair) spelling, and mental arl metic generally, arithmetic (except in the 8~, standard) and composition in the upper were unsatisfactory, and but little had been to cultivate the children's intelligence and 0j them understand. For these reasons tb6 must be declared inefficient. Grammar is so that no grant can be recommended for Eng Needlework is fairly well taught, and a good sOpP^ of garments and specimens were shown. The in need more careful and systematic supervision- reading books of the first and second standards dilapidated and want renewing. Means shoal provided for readily clearing the offices as a}rejV0 suggested to the manager present. Her luspector reports this school inefficient. I ^0t for^ directed to give the Board a final warning uD., jj. Article 86 of the Code, that the grant may be eC. held under that Article at the next annual tion, if the school is again reported inefficient- to request that the Board will state what steps propose to take to restore the school to No grant is payable under Article 106 ^« Inspector is unable to report that the staff lS cient or the school well taught within the roea° of that Article."

WORTHEN. f the COUNTY COUNCIL ENQUIRY.—A committee O I oalop County Council, consisting of Mr. J. r d ']Sir' Jones, who presided, Major Heber Percy, Rowland G. Yenables, held an enquiry in Natijnal Schoolroom, Worthen, on Thursday eo as to an application that the parish of „\>\e should be divided into two parishes. Consider interest was taken in the matter, the school? being crowded by farmers and ratepayers to number of quite 200.—Mr. Graham represente applicants, and Mr. F. W. Williams the opp°a0^ —A petition in favour signed by 221 ratepayers the Worthen Ward was presented, and eV1-|j0rg, was given in support by several parish c°nIJcl„^ a r. Whittaker, and others.—On the other u itition signed by 406 ratepayers, mainly ope and Heath Wards, was presented a^a"l^ariBU vision, and Mr. Gwilliam, chairman of the uncil, and others spoke in support of this Tie-niy evidence in favour of the application to show that the great size of the p m?^ acres) rendered attendance a aD<j ti^a'S8 °f the Parish Council inconvenien vote? Councillors from Hope »nd Hea_ Q^et hand,0 Councillors from Worthen.-—On t tendeae ™nesses from Hope and Hea Qf the pa;1 the-v represented a decayinECP QCb decrease w^erf the rateable Vortheu Ward w?' at ^he desire of the enquiry la° SET RID OF POOR ^J^ITS the Chairm a considerable time, and at 0ld report theirlrmouilced tfaat the commit mmendations to the County

LANDINAM. TH0 THE BOARD FC. M „ WEEK children were en0L.—On Thurs Rendel, who recelned to a tef f t landing' staying with Mrs Paid aJ18!t Din»f' The caterer for thtward M^Thomas, and following ladies ^rs Alice (Ffinant), Maud MorgL" Mrs Woo^6?' Mrs Woosnam (StatiP™"61"0^'(Schof})' Mrs Griffiths (Ffinant_.18Se<? n Waite, Mabel Griffiths, Miss *1S* Miss Thomas, Miss Maggie I, Mi^8 Sar»b Humphreys. ? c*