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HAI L LICENSE.
HAI L LICENSE. The IUr:v adjourned licensing sessions were held at the >• ■ nic Hall on Friday. The magis- trates prese Charles Williams (Chair- man), (iv, nuro Davies. Preese Owen, John Lewis, Ellis Wilkins, E. Bucklev, and E. W. Davies, Esqrs. OHlELTON HALL. The Chairman said with regard to the applica- tion for licenses for the Orielton Hall and Henblas, the evidence in respect to which was heard at the annual sessions, the magistrates on that occasion retired to their consulting room to arrive at their decision, and they might have brought their de- cision into Court then if they chose, but they thought it was best to go and visit the houses and see personally for themselves. They had visited them, and each. magistrate had sent him in writing his decision. The result of that was this, that with regard to Orielton Hall the magistrates were equally divided—there were three for and three aga:nst. With regard to the Henblas, the majority of the maei-tratcs were in favour of not granting the licer se Mr. Guthrie Jones: The magistrates being equally divided in regard to the Orielton Hall that amounts t a ref isal. Mr. A. J. Hughes (who appeared for the ap- plicant) Of course there must he a majority before a license is granted, but it is quite competent for the Bench to adjourn. The Chairman; There is no chance of our arriving at another decision. Mr. Hughes I thought there might be another magistrate. The Chairman: There can't be. The magistrates have decided the case. There can't be any other magistrate taking any part now. Mr. Hughes It will be competent for you to adjourn the sessions, and if another magistrate is called in, a" is very often done where three magis- trates are equally divided. Mr. Guthrie Jones I submit under the circum- stances the magistrates have no power to adjourn. The Magistrate's Clerk: You can't go beyond the statutory time for licensing. Mr. Hughes: You might adjourn till this after- noon (laughter). The Chairman (after consulting with his col- leagues) The magistrates are all in favour of letting it stand as it is. The case is settled, and there will be no adjournment. CROWS HOTEL. Mr. Samuel Moss, M.F., applied for the renewal of the licence of the Crown Hotel to Edward Wyatt, the present licensee. He was not going into the merits of the case, but he thought. the licence was opposed, and in order to have formal opposition before the Court, he would ask his friend (Mr. Guthrie Jones, who appeared for the opposition party), to prove notice of opposition. Mr. Guthrie Jones thereupon proved having served notice of opposition on the licensee and Mr. William Woodhouse, which was signed by the Rev. E. Arberth Roberts and Mr. William Owen. Mr. Moss then asked whether any instructions were given by the magistrates or the Chief Con- stable that the licensee should be served with notice of opposition. The Magistrates' Clerk No Mr. Moss proceeded to contend that the requisi- tion which the magistrates must make to the licensee to be present must be a requisition in writing, either by their Clerk or by the Chief Con- stable on thc-ir behalf. In this case no such direction was given. He quoted cases in support of his contention that before they could refuse a licence the magistrates must give such directions. This was not a mere irregularity it was a com- plete absence of that which the Act of Parliament said should be inserted in the notice, viz., an order by the Justices that the licensee must attend. What were the facts here At the last meeting the magistrates decided to adjourn it, but that was not a notice to the licensee in writing, and having failed to give formal notice to the applicant to attend at the adjourned meeting they had made a mistake. The Magistrates' Clerk: The magistrates said Mr. Jones had no locus standi." They are with you to that extent. The Chairman: We are with Mr. Moss so far. Mr. Guthrie Jones I have every authority in my favour for coming here to-day. He quoted Section 42, and said the Justices were given power to imitate an objection from one amongst them- selves, and if such an objection was initiated by the Bench, then the Bench had the power to ad- journ or to direct their Clerk or Superintendent of Police to give notice. If they had at the last meeting he admitted then his notice would be bad. But those were not the circumstances. The ap- plication was made at the last sessions. The Magistrates heard no application, but adjourned the application. They gave no direction that notice of objection should be given and he sub- mitted that he was entitled to give the notice he had to the licensee that opposition would be made to the renewal. He had to serve notice seven clear days before the commencement of the the annual licensing sessions. The general annual licensing meeting and the adjourned meeting were only one meeting in law and a notice served by any member of the community before the adjourned meeting must be held good. Mr. Jones was pro- ceeding to quote a case when— Mr. Moss pointed out that he was not finding fault with the notice. What he did find fault with was the absence of notice from the magistrates. Rev. Gwynoro Davies: You admit that the notice was in proper order. Mr. Moss: Yes. Rev. Gwynoro Davies The Sessions were ad- journed and Mr. Guthrie Jones' point is that the adjourned meeting and the first meeting are but one. If it was good for the first meeting it must hold good for the second. Mr. Moss 1 quite agree. I don't know whether you have followed my legal points. Rev, Gwvnoip Davies I simply use my common sense. Mr. Moss Assuming this notice to be good my my point is this—that the Justices must direct a written notice to be given. That has not been done. Mr. Guthrie Jones My locus standi" is quite sufficient in this case because although no notice has been given by the direction of the magitsrates to the applicant to come here I have in conformity 'with section 42 served notice of objection seven days before the hearing of the application. There- fore your worships must hear the opposition that has been made. Mr. Jones was proceedings to quote another case when— Mr. Moss objected to his citing what he called Pattison's opinion which was incorrect, because he (Mr. Moss) himself was in the case. If Mr. Jones produced the law report he would not object. Mr. Jones replied that he had not it with him. and went on to urge that his objection was good, and that the opposition should be heard. If, how ever, the magistrates held that his objection was not good, and he asked them to adjourn the applica- tion to enable him to give the proper notice. The magistrates retired to consult in private and The Chairman, on returning said The decision we have arrived at is that Mr. Jones has no locus standi" in this case, as the proper notice has not been given. (To Mr. Moss) If you want to make application you may. Mr. Moss: Then I apply formally for a renewal. That follows if there is no notice. Mr. Guthrie Jones Will you adjourn the case to enable me to give notice ? The Chairman: No. The magistrates then consulted, and the Chair- man said We refuse the application for a renewal Mr. Moss If that is the decision I say nothing more, I submit, however, it is rather hard if in law the license cant be refused. The Chairman We refuse the application. We allow you to take any further steps. HENBLAS INN. Mr. Moss next applied for the renewal of the license of the Henblas Inn to the existing licensee, Mr. Pugb. No notice of objection, he said had been served' and if the license was refused there was a remedy either by mandamus or by appeal to quarter sessions. The Chairman after consulting with his brother magistrates, intimated that the majority of the Bench were against granting the license. The summonses and charges were then proceeded with. WHEHE DID YOU GET THAT BOTTLE? Thomas Evans, painter, Dolgelley, was charged with being drunk on two occasions—September 24th and 28th.-ai Barmouth. P.C. John Jones proved the case. Thomas Evans now appeared to be very repentant, but a mischievous smile passed over his ruddy countenance when Supt. Jones in- formed the Bench that a bottle was found in his pocket. He was fined 2 6 for each offence, and was given a week to scrape the colossal sum together. ROWDYISM AT DYFFRYN CHAIRMAN SPEAKS OUT. Thomas Lewis, foreman platelayer, was charged with obstructing the highway at Dvffryn and with resisting the police whilst in the execution of their duty. P.C. Morgan stated that at 10.30 p.m., 2nd September, coming from Talybont to DyfFryn on his bicycle, noticed a large crowd by a public- house. He requested them to go away, and they went. The defendant, however, used language that was not fit for any one to hear, and refusing to go away, he was taken to Barmouth. He resisted, and said You've got no business to touch me." Cross-examined by Mr. Hughes The crowd dis- J persed after he dismounted, The defendant was under the influence of drink. Instead of going home he followed witness, and shouted after him. He had no witness, but he was willing that the case should be adjourned in order that Mr. Williams, the Post Office, might give evidence. It was not a fact that the defendant was going home, nad that he (witness) followed him. The defendant gave evidence. He said he was standing on the road with Humphrey Humphreys and Evan Evans when P.C. Morgan came along on a bicycle, and remonstrated that he had no room to pass. Witness denied having done anything to obstruct the constable, who, he said, caught hold of him without any provocation. Humphrey Humph] eys gave confirmatory evid- ence. Replying to P.C. Morgan the witness denied having been drinking freely with the defendant that evening. Nor did he say" Cardis are no good at any time" (laughter The Chairman: As a local magistrate living in that neighbourhood I am not surprised that the [1 police have brought this up. It is high time they should, because of the rowdyism that goes on. I think the police ought to be thanked, and I per- sonally do thank them for bringing this case forward. The rowdyism on Saturday nights in the neighbourhood is disgraceful and I am only sorry we are obliged to dismiss this case, because the policeman has not brought any witnesses. Mr. Hughes Because it has been disproved. The Chairman: No, no. The next time P.C. Morgan bring forward a case with sufficient evidence I promise a stop will be put to it. It is high time, I hope, the Press will take notice of the remarks I am making. Major Best: In future, on Saturday evenings I shall put two constables there. The Chairman It is high time you should do so. The nuisance is not only in this neighbourhood, but the whole district. Major Best: If we had a cell there, it would be a good thing for Dyffryn. Mr. Hughes: Oh! no, we don't want cells. We are still in a civilised state (laughter). Rev. Gwynoro Davies: The black spot is the public house there, isn't it ? We hear it in evidence to-day that had it not been for that they would not have been about. HUMOUR AND THREATS. Wrm. Rider, Pendwnen, Barmouth, was summoned for using threats towards Jane White, a married woman, of the same place. Mr. Oswald Davies appeared for the prosecutrix. The prosecutrix stated that on September 2nd., about midnight, she and her husband were in the house when he heard a knock at the door. On opening it she found him on the fiooronone knee with I a stone in his hand, He said he would kill her. He remained there some time and used threatening language. She had been under a doctor since, she was afraid of her life. She saw him again, sub- sequently, and the effect of seeing him and his demeanour was that she was frightened, and afraid to go out at night. Defendant: How did I go to the door, Jane ? (laughter).—Witness You knocked. Defendant: It was her husband who started the bother. Harry White, the husband of the prosecutrix, gave confirmatory evidence. The effect of the threats was that he was seriously ill on the follow- ing Monday and had to see Dr. Williams. Defendant said Let the rotten mare come out on the sands and I'll do for her." Defendant: That's a lie, Harry (laughter). I want to know what I was doing on my knees, if I was on my knees (laughter). His missus went for the poker and he said I'll split your skull." Witness: No, we didn't have a poker. Defendant: Yes you did. P.S. Williams stated that he was called to the defendant on the night in question. Defendant was near the house of the prosecutor and he said he was waiting there to do for Jane," and that he would wait months for her before he would leave her alone. Witness asked him to go home several times but he refused. This was at half past one in the early morning. Witness left him saying I'll give you a chance, if you don't go away soon you will be locked up." Witness went the Police Station, and sent P.C. Jones to the spot, and he found the defendant still there. Defendant was then taken to the Police Station. Rev. Gwynoro Davies Was he sober ?—Witness: He was in drink. Defendant I never had a drink since my Missus died (laughter.) Defendant was bound over in the sum of £5 to keep the peace, and ordered to pay the costs. Defendant: I have no money, and I have two children. Defendant added that he could not walk the streets for these people, and burst out crying. BONTDDU ROWDYISM. Robert Roberts, labourer, Bontddu, was charged with being drunk and disorderly. P.C. Benjamin Evans proved the case.—The defendant was fined 5s. and costs, the chairman informing him that if he appeared again, they would not deal so leniently with him, as they had heard the same complaints from Bontddu, that they had had from DyfFryn. EJECTMENT ORDER. Mr. Oswald Davies applied on behalf of Mrs. Ellen Lloyd, for an order of ejectment against Hugh Hughes who occupied a house in Gibraltar Terrace. —The order was granted. <,
Extraordinary Case at Barmouth.
Extraordinary Case at Barmouth. MALE VOICE PARTY SUMMONED FOR OBSTRUCTION. A case of an unusual character was heard at the Barmouth Petty Sessions on Friday, when twenty two members of the Male Voice Party were sum- moned by the police for obstructing the highway in Marine Terrace. The case created great interest, the court being crowded by young men who looked more musical than lawless, and more good-natured than militant. The obstruction complained of was caused by their assembling in Marine Terrace and singing some part songs with such sweetness as to cause a crowd to gather round them. The names of the defendants were:—Griffith Griffiths. Morris Davies. Hugh Evans, Angell Jones, William Jones, Phillip Jones, John Jones, John Davies,JEdward Jones, Robert Jones, Evan Richards, Griffith Hughes, John Roberts, J. W. Roberts, William Francis Erans, Owen Griffiths, W. H. Davies, Humphrey Williams, Griffith Prycc, Ellis M. Evans, and John Evans. Mr. Guthrie Jones, Dolgelley, appeared to pro- secute on behalf of the police, and Mr. A. J. Hughes, Aberystwyth, defended. Mr' Guthrie Jones explained that there were two cases. There were 22 summonses in the first case and 23 in the second. The facts were similar, but the obstruction took place on different dates. Rev. Gwynoro Davies, one of the Magistrates, and the Chairman of the Urban District Council said thatalthough the Councilhad nothing to do with this case, yet rather than give the case any appear- ance of connection with the Council, he would prefer not to sit on the Bench. Mr. Hughes: As far as the defence is concerned we have not the slightest objection. The Chairman (D. Charles Williams) It rests with Mr. Davies himself. Rev. Gwynoro Davies: I shall not sit. Mr. Hughes: There were here 45 summonses issued against a respectable set of young men in Barmouth, and I am going to make a suggestion to the prosecution. Instead of taking a test case they have brought here over twenty young men who lose the whole of their day and have been put to other expenses besides. The season is at an end. There were law-abiding young men in Bar- mouth. They don't wish to put themselves in opposition to the authorities in any way. I sug- gest to my friend now to act the graceful part at once and withdraw these summonses upon this assurance, that my clients will go and see the local authority with a view to coming to an arrange- ment. because there is no substantial injury done to anybody in this case—in fact, no injury whatever and the prosecution does not emanate from the town authorities at all but from the police. I put it as a suggestion to Major Best that it will con- duce more to the harmony of the town a good deal by withdrawing the summons. Major Best (the Chief Constable): If they will not continue the obstruction on the highway we will withdraw. I only want to stop it. I don't want to punish the lads. Mr. Hughes: I am sure the prosecution is not at all vindictive in the matter. The Chairman: I am perfectly sure, Mr. Hughes, you and Major Best will settle this case between you in an amicable manner. Mr. E. R. Davies, a magistrate, asked what was the use of summoning so many ? It was a very strange proceeding. Mr. Guthrie Jones stated that before he came there that day to appear for the police he had re- ceived instructions from Major Bsst not to press the charge, but the police felt if this sort of thing was allowed in Barmouth other people might follow suit, and the thing would become an in- tolerable nuisance to residence and visitors. The Chairman Has not this singing gone o some time ? Mr. Hughes Yes, for 25 years, to the entertain- ment of visitors and with their approval. To talk about its being an obstruction is ridiculous. It is no such thing. Mr. Guthrie Jones You arc going into the cage now. Mr. Hughes: Technically, no doubt, there has j been an offence, as there is an offence by everybody j who gather in small crowds in such a place, but | whv should you bring here 22 decent., steady voung fellows who employ their evenings in winter in practising singing to entertain the visitors in. summer? To say there is an obstruction here and not in other places Major Best (interposing) We must go on with the case. Mr. Hughes: I am doing what I can for my clients. I don't blame the police at all. But at the very end of the season why should these 45 summonses be issued 1 There is no obstruction. The Chairman (to Major Best) Are you willing to withdraw these cases if they give you an under- taking that they won't do it again. Major Best: Yes. Mr. Hughes: In spirit I quite agree, but what I say is this—we shall do nothing without consulting the local authorities. Major Best: If they pay half the costs. Mr. Hughes Oh No. I ask the bench to remit tl • co-its. Major Best The other half I will pay myself, I expect them to pay one half. Mr E. W. Davies I have known this place for a number of years—more than any one here perhaps—■ and I have always found the Barmouth people civil to the extreme. I have never seen any obstruction, and I don't know what the obstruction is. A more respectable class of people you can't find. The Chairman: Will you agree Major Best if they say they won't offend again? Major Best If they get the consent of the Urban Council. The Chairman Will you agree to withdrawing the summonses. Major Best: Then I don't mind. The Chairman: Are you agreeable to that, Mr. Hughes ? Mr. Hughes: Oh! Yes, I will go before the Council. Major Best: So will I too (laughter.) Mr. Guthrie Jones: Will your worships direct that the fees bo remitted. The Chairman Oh Yes, we will. The case then ended.
Rural District Council.
Rural District Council. A meeting of the above Council was held at the Union Workhouse on Monday, when there were present: Mr. John Morgan, Cwmrheidiol (Chair- man); Messrs. John Davies, Ceulanymaesmawr; Edward Jones, Ceulanymaesmawr J. B Morgan, Cynullmawr; Richard James, Henllys; Richard Jenkins, Llancynfelin E. Lewis, Llan Haminiog; John Jones, Mefenydd; J. E. James, Melindwr; Charles Davies, Llanychaiarn and David Edwards, Llanilar, with the Clerk, Mr. Hugh Hughes, and the Assistant Clerk, and Mr. John Rowlands, In- spector. The Assistant Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting, which was confirmed. WAEJI" WATER SUPPLY. A communication was received from Messrs. L. H. and R. Roberts, Islington terrace, London, in reply to the Council's letter of the 13th ult., informing the Council that they should be willing to allow the Council to abstract water from the field mentioned for the use of water on the following con- ditions That the tenant of the farm be compen- sated for any surface damage and to have first claim on the water—i.e., that an overflow be pro- vided in a convenient place in the field for the use of cattle, horses, &c. The nominal rent would be £3 3s. per annum. The power to discontinue the supply would be granted on six months' notice. If the above conditions are acceptable to the Rural District Council Messrs. L. H. and R. Roberts would ask their solicitors, Messrs. Roberts and Evans, to embody them in the form of an agree- ment, the Council to pay the costs. Mr. J. B. Morgan proposed that the matter be adjourned. The Clerk said there had been a Committee ap- pointed to enquire into this, and they would bring a report to the Council. HIGHWAY EXPENDITURE. Statements of expenditure were produced, for manual labour, team labour, &c., on the highways for six months in the different parishes. Yr. Jar;vproposed that each district have a of the statements in detail. He said the stones were not properly cut in some districts, and if they gave too little payment to the men for breaking stones, it would be better that the Council should pay more and have the work done properly. It was finally passed that the Guardians of each district should receive a detailed statement of ex- penditure. LEVEL CROSSING AT LLANFIHANGEL. A communication was received from the Board of Trade enclosing a letter from the Cambrian Railway. Mr. Dennis, in his letter to the Board of Trade, said that the Board were under a mis- apprehension with regard "to the level crossing. They thought it was at Aberystwyth, whereas it was at the small village of Llanfihangel. It was ultimately passed that the Clerk should write a further reply to the Board of Trade. INSPECTOR'S REPORT. Mr. John Rowlands, the Council's Inspector, pre- sented his report. The cases reported at the last meeting respecting the owners or occupiers at Cambrian-terrace, Borth, being adjourned to the Petty Sessions at Talybont on the 17th September were heard on that date, when an order was made that the notices should be complied with, but he (the Inspector) had been given to understand that notice of appeal had been given to have the cases tried at a higher Court. The Inspector had also served notices upon all the owners of property adjoining the Leat at Borth, several of which have been complied with. With regard to the Building Bye-laws, he had served notices upon the following persons to sub- mit plans of their buildings in course of construc- tion :—Capt. James, Borth; Dr. Jones, St. Clear; Mr. Tom Williams, the Rev. John Evans, and Messrs. Allsopp k. Sons. On visiting Borth on September 12th, he inspected the tank near the Railway Station, and found that it was full to a depth of 6 feet and the overflow running to a ditch, on the side of the railway, remaining there stag- nant, and causing great nuisance, and he thereupon served a notice upon the Railway Authorities to have the nuisance abated. When he visited the place on Monday, he found that the nuisance had been abated. On the 8th September, he had occasion to serve notices upon the following persons to abate nuisances:—Miss Jane Davies, Llandyssul; Mr. Richard Davies, Brynbeidiog; David Jenkins, Glangors Rev. Roger Williams and Mr. Edwards, The Shop. Miss Davies was the only person who had complied with the notice, and he intended taking summonses against the others. The Inspector attended the Petty Sessions at Talybont on the 28th September, respecting summonses taken out by him against Gwynfil House, Llangeitho, to provide privy accommodation for two cottages at Penrhiw, Bow Street, also owing to a house occupied by Mary Evans, at Tre'rddol, being overcrowded. An order was made in each case to abate the existing nuisance. Having been notified by the Medical Officer of two cases of Scarlet Fever at Gleanor House, Borth. He visited the house, and found two children suffering from the epidemic. He examined the premises thoroughly and found no reason for com- plaint. He gave orders for isolation, and disinfect- ants are now being freely used. The Inspector was sorry to have to state that a case of diphtheria has occurred at Goginan, the patient being a child 6 years old, who is now, however, on a fair way to recovery. The Medical Officer visited the house with him, and they found everything satisfactory. The School has been closed owing to the prevalence of whooping cough in the village as well as owing to the case of diphtheria mentioned above. The Inspector's report was adopted. CLETTWR BRIDGE. A letter was read from Mr. H. C. Fryer, clerk to the County Council, returning the plans and specifications of the above bridge, towards which the County Council have agreed to pay one-third of the cost, that is, £26 10s. BEIDIOGR AND MELINDWR BRIDGES. Mr. J. B. Morgan's motion with regard to the loans for constructing the above bridges was ad- journed, Mr. Morgan explaining that this motion would be brought forward when they had come LJ an arrangement with the County Council. It was passed that the Road Surveyor should obtain plans by the next meeting. EPIDEMIC AT GOGINAN. Dr. James wrote to the Council informing them that another case] of diphtheria had occurred at Goginan, and two cases of scarlet fever at Gleanor House, Borth. There was also an epidemic of whooping cough at Goginan. He deemed it necessary to close Goginan School for a fortnight, from Sept. 2nd, and also for another fortnight from Sept. 23rd. The sanitary state of Goginan is not satisfactory. He found that there was a badly con- structed drain running all along one side of the main road not properly disconnected with the dwelling house, and not ventilated. Foul air is liable to enter the houses. This was most danger- ous and ought to be remedied without delay. The water supply of the village was not adequate, and was of doubtful quality. There were two main sources, and four or five private wells. One of the main supplies was above the village. Its sur- roundings are satisfactory, and the quality ought to be good, but the quantity was not great. The other main source was on the slope of the bill be- low the main road, and immediately below a garden. The amount of water on the 23rd Sep- tember was very small and from the position of the spring it was liable to periodical pollution. He strongly advised the Council to obtain an adequate supply of water for Goginan village. Mr. J. B. Morgan said he was surprised at such a report coming from Goginan, where the Inspector lived. Mr. Lewrs proposed that the Clerk should write to the Parish Council on the matter, and Mr. J. B. Morgan proposed that the Inspector should inspect the drain at Goginan and carry out all alterations. It was finally L decided to write to the Parish Council concerning the water, and have it analysed, and that the Inspector should inspect the drain.
County Court.
County Court. THURSDAY.—Before His Honour Judge Wm.Evans. ADMINISTRATION ORDER. Edward Albert Shortt, of 14, Northgate-street, Aberystwyth, applied for an administration order under the Bankruptcy Act of 1883 for the pay- ment of his debts in full by instalments of 10s per month. The total debts amounted to £ 49.—Mr. A. J. Hughes, solicitor, acting for Mr. W. P. Owen, solicitor, who was unable to attend, made the application. — Mr. Vaughan Edwards, solicitor, Aberystwyth, appeared on behalf of Mr. Evan Edwards, plasterer, Trefechan, to oppose the application.—The Registrar said he had received no notice of objection.—Mr. Edwards said he understood that the notice bad been sent.-The Judge said the application appeared to be a most reasonable one. In answer to the Judge Mr. Edwards said he objected on the ground that applicant could pay more than 10s a month.— Applicant said he could not possibly pay more.— The Judge said he did not believe in making an order for more than a person could meet. Applicant was going to pay in full and he only wanted time, and the application would be granted. AX UNSATISFACTORY TRANSACTION. Annie Elizabeth Davies, 42, East Wynford-street, Eccles New-road, Salford, Manchester, sued Jane Humphreys, Audley House, Bath-street, Aberyst- wyth, for the sum of £44 in respect of sixteen bathing machines. Mrs. Humphreys counterclaimed £ 50.—Mr. Wm. Davies, of the firm of Messrs. Smith and .Davies, Aberystwyth, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. A. J. Hughes, acting for Mr. Hugh Hughes, solicitor, who was unable to attend, appeared for the defendant. Mr. Hughes, in opening the case, admitted the contract, and said the machines were those of the deceased, Mr. William Lewis. They were bought by plaintiff at an auction, where she competed for them with a relative. The result was that they were sold at an absurd price, £57. The machines, which were quite rotten, were sold by Mrs. Davies to Mrs. Humphreys, under false representations. Mrs. Davies said eight were in good repair and that the other eight only wanted a little painting. Mrs. Humphreys, the defendant, gave evidence, and said plaintiff asked her to buy the machines. She had never seen them, and she told her that she did not care to buy them. Later on she pressed her again to purchase. Plaintiff said eight of the machines were in thorough good repair and eight required a little painting. After she had made these representations she (defendant) decided to buy them and agreed to pay £44. Plaintiff said her brother had once taken £25 a day with the machines and in the summer he had often made £10 a day. She took plaintiff's word, believing that she was honest and straightforward with her. The agreement was signed on February 17th and she then sent for her son for whom she had bought the machines. On April 9th her daughter Mrs. John, wrote to plaintiff stating that she had been told by several competent men that the machines were rotten. She was surprised that she should have deceived her. She (plaintiff) had falsely representc matters to her and it was on those representa jns the machines were bought. Plaintiff wrote in reply that she had not made false representations and that Mrs. Humphreys would never have bought the machines without having seen them. She (defendant) hoped she would not write such an unjust letter again. Further letters followed and she (defend- ant) ultimately placed the matter in the hands of Mr. Hugh Hughes, solicitor. Defendant added that at the wish of plaintiff she kept the matter quiet. In the presence of Mr. John Edwards, painter, she told plaintiff that the machines were no good, that they were rotten, and that she would not have them. She told Mrs. Davies that Mr. John Williams had asked her if she had given £5 for them, and, when she said £44, he had said shame." Mrs. Davies then called Mr. Williams by every name under the sun (laughter). In cross-examination, she denied that she had seen the machines. She did not go down to Mr. John Jenkins, the owner of the quarry at which the machines were kept, to ask about them. She did not know that the machines were out in the open. Mrs. Davies asked her to keep the tran- saction quiet. Mr. William Davies: What was her object in asking you to keep the matter quiet ? Defendant: Because she knew she had done me. In further cross-examination, defendant said Mrs. Davies asked her £44 and not £55. She did not beat her down from £55 to £44. Defendant never asked Mrs. Davies to sell her the machines. It was Mrs. Davies who asked her. She had done a foolish thing to buy them. The Judge: You thought you were making a bargain ? Defendant: I did, your Honour. Mr. Hughes: £20 a day was not a chance to be lost (laughter). Mr. Hughes said that with regard to the machines it was a question whether they could be removed without coming to bits. John Williams, builder, Aberystwyth, said before Mrs. Davies sold the machines to Mrs. Humphreys she asked him to examine the machines to see what it would cost to repair them. He examined all the machines and told Mrs. Davies that they were in a bad state. She asked whether £24 would repair them and he replied that he would not take £60 for the work. He said he was prepared to repair them -by the day. Two of the machines were in a fair state. The other machines were in a. rotten condition. Some weeks later Mrs. Humphreys told him that she had bought the machines and wanted him to repair them. He asked whether she had paid £5 for them, and he was surprised when she said she had paid £44 John Edwards, master plumber, Aberystwyth, said Mrs. Davies told him that she wanted Mr. Williams and himself to repair the machines for the purpose of putting them on the beach. Mr. Williams and himself went down together. No doubt the machines were bad and did require a lot of repairs. He could not possibly paint them unless they were repaired. He beard John Williams tell Mrs. Davies before Mrs. Humphreys bought them that they were not worth putting a hammer to. Several persons had declined to undertake the contract of repairing the machines. Could not say why they did so. They might have taken on the work by day. Mr. Hughes said that was his case. Plaintiff, giving evidence, said she lived at Aber- ystwyth until March, 1893, when she left for Manchester. The machines, which were those of her deceased brother, were sold to her by public auction in May, 1897, for £57. In a friendly con- versation with Mrs. Humphreys in January, 1898, the latter said she would like to set up her son in the bathing machine business. She arranged with her to sell them. She asked £50, and Mrs. Humphreys said she would write to her son on the matter. She (defendant) told her to keep the matter from her daughter, Mrs. John. She (plainciff) made absolutely no representations about the machines. Mrs. Humphreys went with her and examined the machines and after going round them she said it would cost a lot of money to repair them. Plaintiff replied that she would get the money back in a season. Mr. Hughes :—Not a word about this was asked defendant when giving evidence. In reply to the Judge, she said she denied the statements made by Mr. John Williams. Plaintiff, continuing, said she sold the machines to Mrs. Humphreys after she had inspected them for £44, which was a loss of R13 to her. In cross-examination, she said she had never heard that Mr. Rees Jones, the borough surveyor, had valued the machines at £4. She had not asked Mr. Edwards to give evidence on her behalf. Mr. Hughes asked Mr. Edwards if this was not so, and Mr. John Edwards replied that he was sent for by Mr. Smith of the firm of Messrs. Smith and Davies, and not by Mrs. Davies. In reply to Mr. Hughes and the Judge, plaintiff said she had never had a person to value the machines. Before selling them to Mrs. Humphreys she asked Mr. Williams and Mr. Edwards to examine them for the purpose of repairing them. Mr. Hughes:—Has Mr. Edwards said a lie?—Yes. Has Mr. Williams?—Yes, he has said lies. And Mrs. Humphreys ?—Indeed she has. And you are the only one who speaks the truth ? —I will leave that to his Honour. And you say that Mr. Rees Jones, the surveyor, did not examine them ?—No, never. If he says so, he has said what is untrue. So he is another perverter of the truth ?—Yes. In re-examination, plaintiff said when she left Aberystwyth defendant kissed her (laughter). Mr. Hughes You were great friends. Plaintiff: I was her friend. Mr. Davies, addressing the Judge, asked his Honour was it likely that Mrs..Humphreys would have bought the machines without in the first place examining them ?—He said no. The Judge, summing up, said he was satisfied that plaintiff did send Williams to see what could be done to repair them. It was strange that after buying for £57 she should have sold without using them for £13 less. He believed that Mrs. Davies knew from the report of Williams that the machines were either non-repairable or would cost too much to repair. It did not follow that Mrs. Davies wished to commit a fraud. It was clear from the evidence that Mrs. Humphreys never examined the machines before the agreement was made. He believed she was induced to make the bargain from what Mrs. Davies told her. From the evidence the machines should have been described, not as bathing machines but as old timber. If that was so defen- dant could withdraw from the contract. He gave judgment for the defendant on the claim with costs. The machines could be taken possession of by Mrs. Davies. Mr. Hughes, at the suggestion of the Judge,, abandoned the counterclaim.
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THE ABERYSTWYTH LEASE QUESTION.
THE ABERYSTWYTH LEASE QUESTION. SIR.-I quite agree with Ratepayer that the Terrace-road lease should revert to the C,)rpora- tion. It would be the easiest and most equitable way of ending the dispute. There is one fact in the controversy which every ratepayer should bear in mind namely, that Mr. C. M. Williams is fighting for the town and its best interests, and the other man for himself and his own private ends. LEX.
ARDDANGOSFA ARDDWROL CORRIS.
ARDDANGOSFA ARDDWROL CORRIS. SYR,—Mewn nodiad blaenorol ar yr Arddangosfa uchod,- crybwyllais y gwnelwn nodiad arall yn mhellach ar yr unpenawd, gan fy mod bob amser yn awyddus neillduol i gyflawni fyaddewidion hyd ,y y mae hyny yn bosibl i greadur mcidrol. Gan hyny yr wyf yn eistedd i lawr i lunio hyn o ysgrif ar y pen uchod y tro hwn. 0, ie, heblaw y cymelliad uchod y mae genyf gymellion ereill yn peri i mi ysgrifenu y tro hwn. Deallaf fod fy nodiadau blaenorol wedi cael eu cymeradwyo gan wyr goreu a mwyaf cymydogol y gymydogaeth, ac yr wyf yn teimlo hyn yn gym- elliad cryf. Eto yr olaf, ond nid y lleiaf o'r cymellion sydd genyf i ysgrifenu y tro hwn, yw y ffaith ddarfod i mi weled un newyddiadur arall pwysig yn ei gylch wedi rhoddi lie amlwg i'm nodiadau yn ei golofnau; fel y gwel y darllenydd y gallaf gyda phob hyder ddweyd y caf air da gan yr henuriaid i fyn'd yn mlaen i draethu yn mhellach, ac nid oes genyf ond gobeithio y bydd fy sylwadau yn foddion o adnewyddiad sel i rai, pnro amcanion ereill, ac i roddi i lawr am byth gyn- llwynion Sion lygad y geiniog," ac ystrywiau ysgilgar llu hen dywysoges fawr ehud, a elwir Elw." Fel y crybwyllwyd, mae yr Arddangosfa yn lien sefydliad yn Nghorris, ie, mor hen fel y mae rhai sydd yn hoffi pwyso a mesur pethau yn gyd- mariaethol yn methu yn glir ag esbonio parhad bodolaeth yr Arddangosfa. Ond rhaid cydnabod nad yw yr Arddangosfa wedi byw hyd yma heb llawer o rwystrau blin o wahanol gyfeiriadau, ac oddiwrth bersonau y gallesid disgwyl iddynt ym- ddwyn yn amgenach tuag at yr Aiddangosfa nag y ma»nt wedi gwneyd hyd yma. Beth, tybed, sydd yn rhwystro i'r Urdd Fugeiliol yma yn gyffreclinol gymeryd lhan selog yn ngweithrediadau y sefydliad ? Oni ellir, drwy eu cymorth hwy, sancteiddio y sefydliad, a phuro amcanion y cystadleuwyr, fel y byddo'r cwbl yn tueddu yn y diwedd i wella dynoliaeth yn y gymydogaeth ? Amlwg ddigon yw fod yn rhaid i bob dyn gael rhywrbeth i'w wneyd, ac y mae pob dyn byw yn gwneyd rhywbeth, da neu ddrwg; a chan fod dyheadau a thueddiadau cLyn mor am- rywiol, nid prophwydi pawb ac nid athrawon pawb yw hi o hyd. Yn y goleuni yma oni ddaw yr Arddangosfa a chyfleusderau helaeth ar gyfer lln o'r ddynoliaeth ? Daw yn ddiameu a chyfleusderau nid yn unig i wella dyn o ran ei gorph, ond o ran ei feddwl hefyd. Eto, fel y crybwyllwyd fod yr Arddangosfa wedi ac yn gwneud daioni dirfawr; y mae i wneud daioni hefyd yn y dyfodol. Mae pob daioni a wneir yn y presenol yn cael ei drosglwyddo mewn effaith i'r oes ddyfodol ac yn hyn mae posibl- rwydd yr Arddangosfa yn myn'd yn ddeublyg gan fod yr hyn a ddadblygir ar dalentau yn nglyn a garddwriaeth yn yr oes bresenol yn cael ei dros- glwyddo i'r oes a ddel; mae o ganlyniad yn bwysig neilld uolfod yr hyn a drosg 1 wyddir yn cael ei dros- glwyddo mor agos ag y gellir i berffeithrwydd. Ffaith sydd wedi cael rhoddi mynegiad iddi lawer gwaith yw, y dylai dyn gyfyngu ei hun yn fwy mewn ymborthi ar lysiau-cynyrch swddi, &c., fel bwydydd. Os felly, ni ddylai dyn gyda phob dyfalwch, astudio yn nghylch y cynyrch yma. Ac mewn difrif, onid yw yr Arddangosfa y cyf- rwng goreu i ddwyn oddiamgylch yr astudiaeth yma 1 Yn y cylch yma y galluogir y dyn i gyd- mal'll â'i alll1oedd, a galluoec1c1 ei gyd-ddyn; ac i gyfranogi o ragoriaethau y naill y llall. Ac, yn wir, pe b'ai yr ardal yn dwyn sel onest dros yr Arddangosfa, ac o hyny gredu fod i'r sef- ydliad bosiblrwydd rhagorol ac anherfvnol; buasai gobaith da id do lwyddo yn fwy eto, a gallesid yn hawdd sefydlu darlithiau gan wyr Broffesswyr ar Arddwriaeth, &c. I ddiweddu hyn o nodiadau, gaf fi yn ostyng- edig ofyn i'r pwyllgor gymeryd at ei ystyriaeth yn ddifrifol, ar lies yr oes nesaf, pa fodd i wneud yr Arddangosfa yn fwy o allu eto yn ein hardal ac i enyn sel y cyffredin yn nglyn a hi. Gyda dymuno i'r sefydliad yma hir oes eto i wneud daioni.—Yr eiddoch, CYMRO.
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