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-7! MERIONETHSHIRE COUNTY…
-7! MERIONETHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. The members of the Merionethshire County Council met for their quarterly meeting, on Thurs- day last, at Bala. Mr. E. Parry Jones, Festiniog. presided, and there were also present: Mr. Haydn Jones. Towyn (deputy chairrn.i n) -kldf-rmen W. Parry Evans, Festiniog Edward Griffith, Dol- eelley; Roger Hughes, Bala; John Hughes, Corwen; Dr. Edward Jones, Dolgelley; the Hon. C. H. Wynn, Rhug; Evan Jones, Bala; John Hughes Jones, Aberdovey; and E. H. Jonathan, Festiniog; Councillors D. Edwards. Llansant- ffraid; W. Ffoulkes Jones, Corwen John Jones, Gwvddelwern Edward Jarrett, I/Iandnllo John Parry, Bala; John Thomas. Llanycil; John Lloyd Jones, Llanfor Thomas John Llandderfel R. E. Roberts, Llanuwchllvn; John Jones, William Hughes, and John Roberts, Dolgelley; Griffith Price, Llanfachreth Charles Williams, Llanaber, John Davies, Dyffryn; E. W. Kirkby Llwyngwnl; J. H. Bullock, Mawddwy; Morris Thomas, Corns J. Pugh Jones, Talyllvn; G. H. Ellis. Cvntai: n. Roberts. Conglwal; John Lloyd Jones, Diphwys; D Griffith Jones. Rhiw; D. Griffith Williams, Bowydd Wm. Davies, Caerblaidd; Evan Bowen Jones, Llanfrothen; Henry Hadyn Jones and Hum phrev Jones, Towyn Wm. Jones, Aberdovey and W. W. Owen, Trawsfynydd Messrs. Robert Jones (county clerk); Morris Jones (surveyor) Major Best (chief constable); and Mr. John Richards (county treasurer). ABSENTEES. Mr. Andreas Roberts, Festiniog; Mr. Wynne, Peniarth; and Mr. John Parry Jones, Maenoffern wrote stating their inability to attend the meeting. MAINTENANCE OF MAIN ROADS. The Hon. C. H. Wynn brought up the report of the Main Roads Committee which recommended the payment of accounts for main roads, etc. The Committee recommended that the Hon. C. H. Wynn and Councillor Thomas Jones, with the County Surveyor, should inspect an alleged en- croachment on the main road in the town of Cor- wen, and report to the next meeting that the estimate of the Surveyor for main roads and 'bridges of £1,250 should be approved that the Hon. C. H. Wynn, Mr Evan Jones, and Mr Robert Roberts, with the Surveyor, inspect the road lead- ing from Trawsfynydd to the Railway Station, and report upon the proposal to improve the gradient of the road that Messrs Evan Jones, and D. Tegid Jones, with the Surveyor, report on the improve- ments to Smithfield-street, Dolgelley, proposed by the Urban Council; that the erection of bridges over the Shervel and Rhiwlach, Llanymawddwy, be postponed, and that Mr Charles Williams and Dr. John Jones should be requested to ascertain what contributions can be obtained locally towards the cost of the erection of the bridges; the sub- committee appointed to inspect the main roads near Llanegryn Bridge as well as to inspect Bryn- crug Bridge and its approaches not being prepared with a report, it was recommended that the matter be deferred to the next meeting of the Committee and that Dr. Jones and Mr Wm. Jones, Aberdovey, be added to Messrs John Evans, and John Pugh Jones, previously appointed. The sub-committee appointed to inspect Sarn-road, Penrhyndeudraeth, not being prepared with a report, the matter be adjourned to the next meeting of the Committee. That the County Surveyor be empowered (with the approval of the Chairman of the Main Roads Committee for the time being and two other mem- bers of the Main Roads Committee) to dismiss the main roads foremen when he considers that course necessary, and to appoint others in their stead. That each main road foreman report on Tuesday in each week to a member of the Main Roads Committee (such member to be elected quarterly by the Main Roads Committee), what work is being done by him and his men in his dis- trict also that his book be inspected and signed weekly by some member of the County Council repre-enting his district; and that each foreman having been appointed working foreman -shall do any reasonable manual work when called upon by the County Surveyor. An application by Mr Hills, Great Winchester-street, London, for permission to put upa wire overhead train or rope --way for conveying minerals over the main road be- tween Dyffryn and Barmouth having been discussed and considered, the Committee came to the con- clusion that the County Council has no power to grant such permission. That the County Surveyor be directed to prepare an estimate of fencing the side of the main road between Bala and Llanycil where it abuts on Bala Lake for the protection of the public. The Countv Surveyor reported the late heavy rains had considerably damaged the roads in many places. Complaints had been received of an alleged encroachment at Towyn and recommended that a small sub-committee be appointed to report thereon. Most of the walls on the Holyhead road at Glyndyfrdwy had been repaired, but the other side of the road was still bad. The owner ought to be compelled to put them in order. In reply to Mr. Davies, Caerblaidd. it was stated that the money required for main roads and bridges for the ensuing quarter was P,1,250, as against Z950 for the corresponding period last year. Mr. John Evans, Barmouth, moved that that sum should be reduced by P,250 as the rates were getting up. The Hon. C. H. Wynn replied that the county was as economical as possible in road expenditure, i especially when compared with other counties. Merioneth roads were maintained at P,5 or £6 a i mile below those of Denbighshire. Of course, I Merioneth could spend less money if the inhabit- ants would be content with the roads as they were V in the time of highway board management. If, however, the inhabitants wanted improved roads they must give.the Committee elbow room to first of all put the roads in thorough order and when that was once done future maintenance would be less costly. Mr. John Evans, Barmouth, said the county rate was already lid. in the pound, and if they went on at that rate they would soon be Is. 6d. in the pound. He also thought that the roads were k not as good as they ought to be considering the I money spent on them. • Mr. John Pugh Jones seconded Mr. Evans's amendment that the estimate should be reduced by £250. It was easy, he added, to vote the money, but the difficulty was to lpend it properly. At present the steam roller was kept waiting for stones and the man was doing nothing. The stones should be go ready for the roller. The report was adopted. (1. _L T"'It.- During the consideration or me repori. ur. Edward Jones said he was grieved to find that the County Council of Merioneth was not proceeding in a regular way. The main roads, &c., involved an expenditure of £5,000 a year, and that expendi- ture ought to bej incurred in a regular and legal manner. By the Act, the County Council could not incur any liability except on the recommendation of the Finance Committee, and being jealous of the reputation of the county, he thought nothing should be done which savoured of irregularity and illegality.. Mr. W. Parry Evans said that matter might be remedied by giving precedence to the Finance Com- mittee in the proceedings of the Council. It was ultimately agreed to adopt Mr. Evans's suggestion. Referring to Llanymawddwy bridge, the Hon. C. H. Wynn said it would mean an expenditure of about t600, and the committee recommended that the matter should be deferred in order to see what contributions could be obtained from the district. The paragraph was agreed to and Mr. Bullock undertook to see what contribution could be obtained. „ „ In reply to Mr. "W. P. Evans, the Hon. C. H. Wynn said the county had four most excellent road foremen, but as the Surveyor could be in every part of the county at once it was desirable that the work on the roads should be checked by someone. It would be a satisfaction to the Council to know that the work was being looked after and checked by the members. Mr. John Evans, Barmouth, thought it would be better if the County Surveyor lived in a more central part of the county, such as Dolgelley. The lower end of the county would then perhaps see more of him. Mr. Thomas Jones, Brynmelyn, said the idea of 'the committee was that to get the members to take greater interest in main roads. Mr. J. H. Jonathan thought the members did take interest, but they hitherto had no locus standi. The recommendation therefore was to give them some control. Mr. John Roberts, Bryneastell, thought the re- commendation would be unworkable in its pro- posed form, inasmuch as each foreman had to report to a member of the Main Roads Committee. There was a member of that Committee at Aber- dovey and one at Dolgelley, but between those two points there was no member. He, therefore, suggested that the foreman's report should be made either by word or in writing to any member of the Council. This suggestion was adopted. The County Clerk read a letter from Barmouth Council, relative to a disallowance of P.20 16s. 5d. on main roads account, and suggesting the appoint- ment of a small committee to investigate the matter. The County Clerk added that the amount -was disallowed because the Surveyor reported that the roads were in bad order. Mr. John Evans, Barmouth, said Barmouth Council maintained that the roads were in good order, and moved the appointment of the Com- mittee. If, he said, the Council refused the Committee, an appeal would be made to the Local JByremment Board. Mr. J. P. Jones, Corris, seconded the proposition. The Hon. C. H. Wynn did not think the Council could go back, and the County Clerk said the ^Council could not go behind the Surveyor's report. The proposition was not carried. FUTURE MAINTENANCE OF MAIN ROADS. The Committee appointed to enquire into the mode to be adopted for paying urban district councils for the maintenance of the main roads, recommended the County Council should enter into contracts with the various district councils for the improvement and the maintenance of the main roads for the term of three years and that an annual payment be made by the County Council of LSO to Bala; £ 180 to Barmouth 9140 to Dol- gelley £1,220 to Festiniog; and f,650 to Towyn. Mr. E. H. Jonathan proposed the adoption of the report, and the Hon. C. H. Wynn seconded it. Mr. Haydn Jones asked how the figures had been arrivt d it The Clerk replied they had been based upon the average expenditure for the past six years. Mr. W. Davies, Caerblaidd, said that the total intended to be spent amounted to £ 2,290, which was really Z900 less than had been spent last year. The total saved would equal nearly one penny in the pound. Mr. John Evans, Barmouth, asked if the district councils were bound to accept these figures ? The Cleyk replied that they could refnse and could appeal to the Local Government Board. Mr. W. Davies, Caerblaidd, said the representa- tives of the district councils present at the meeting had agreed to these figures. They felt they were fair figures, for the principle upon which they had bl en arrived at was very fair. Mr. Jam Evans then wiLhdrew his motion, and the Chairman observed that the report could be adopted and the Council could hear at the next meeting what the district councils had to say to the amounts recommended. At first it was proposed that the payment to Towyn should be P,700 instead of P,660, and in reply to a question why the average of the six years had been exceeded in the case of Towyn only, the Hon. C. H. Wynn explained that the extra amount was added because Towyn con- templated some very large improvements which, however, had not yet been commenced. Towyn was a rising place with considerable population and was becoming a fashionable seaside resort. It therefore greatly assisted the rates of the county and it was only fair and reasonable that they should have the extra forty a year in view of the great improvements contemplated. Mr. E. H. Jonathan said other places in the county were in the position of Towyn. Bala had effected improvements, and it was unfair to give an extra sum to Towyn when other places contempla- ted similar improvements. He, therefore proposed that the extra amount should not be voted. Mr. John Evans, Barmouth, seconded the pro- position. Dr. John Jones did not see why Towyn should have more than Dolgelley, which was going in for improvements. Mr. John Evans Barmouth the same (laughter). Mr. John Parry, Bala, thought all places should be treated alike. If the Council departed from the average of six years he feared they would get into difficulties with other places. It was then agreed to pay Towyn on the same basis as the others— £ 060. With reference to the application by Mr. Hills, London, for permission to put a wire overhead tram or rope-way over the main road between Dyffryn and Barmouth, Dr. Jones said,—1 beg to move that the Clerk be directed to inform Mr. Hills that this Council has no power to give him permission to erect a wire rope tramway over the main road, and if he does erect one he does so at his own risk and on his own responsibility. I think it is the duty of this Council, as well as every other council in the county, to give every encouragement to those gentlemen who come here to open and develop the different industries in our county, otherwise they would be allowed to lie dormant in our midst. We ought to see that nothing is done to thwart, to stifle, or to paralyse these different industries here. They give employ- ment to a large number of working men. We must remember that these men pay rates, and by doing anything to cripple those industries we are biting the very hands that feed them, their wives and children. I beg to propose that a letter to this effect be sent to this gentleman. I do not wish to commit the Council to anything, but I feel that as long as this wire tramway does not become a public nuisance or a danger, there will be no occasion fel the Council to interfere with it. The County Clerk said he had already informed Mr. Hills to that effect. He believed that the Committee took the view that the Council had no power to grant it, but that the Council would take no action if the thing were carried out. The proposition was then agreed to. r FINANCIAL STATEMENT. Mr. William Davies, Caerblaidd, brought up the report of the Finance Committee, and stated that the balance in hand on November 22nd was £ 690. The sum of £ 7,121 had since been received and £ 3, 070 paid, leaving a balance in hand of £ 3,411. Since then P.600 had been received from Bala Union and £1,300 from the Government, increasing the balance to £ 8,386. Mr. Davies moved the adoption of the report, which dealt with payment of bills and several administrative recommenda- tions, and the proposition was agreed to. VETERINARY INSPECTION. The Finance Committee recommended that ar- rangements made in 1879 with the Veterinary In- spector for his services under the Contagious Dis- eases of Animals Act be termiuated with a view to a new arrangement being made. It was stated that a charge of £ 26 had been made by the In- spector for the past quarter. Mr. Haydn Jones pointed out that a large amount of that charge was for travelling expenses and thought that the division of the county into inspec- torates would lead to great economy. He therefore proposed that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee to fix terms and invite applications. Mr. Jarrett seconded the proposition and it was agreed to. INEBRIATES ACT. Dr. Roger Hughes asked what had been done in the county to put the Inebriates Act into opera- tion ?—He understood that Denbighshire had ap- pointed three members to meet a similar number appointed by other counties. Mr. William Davies, Caerblaidd, said the matter had been before the Finance Committee several times, but nothing had been d\.ne. Mr. E. H. Jonathan thought Dr. Hughes should give notice of motion, some members knowing nothing about the Aot. In adopting permissive Acts without consideration, the Council might put their foot into it. The western sea fisheries district was an object lesson for Merioneth (laughter). The matter was referred to the Finance Com- mittee to report to the next meeting. SANITARY. Dr. Charles Williams brought up the report of the Sanitary Committee on Dr. Richard Jones's annual report on the vital statistics of the county, which commented on Dr. Jones's strong paragraph respecting the injurious effects of damp and badly- ventilated houses upon the mortality from heart diseases, which pointed to the necessity of taking action in improving the dwellings of the working classes who mostly suffered from the want of proper habitations. Improvements had taken place at Dolgelley, Festiniog, and other places. The Com- mittee had been given to understand that the suc- cessors of Sir William Roberts meant to redeem his promise that proper houses should be built for the Llanymawddwy tenantry. The Committee recommended the adoption of a stringent super- vision in the construction of new houses as regarded dampness and ventilation. The Committee could not impress too strongly on that point, especially that now the seeds of consumption were shown to be disseminated through the constitution of infants and,through their staple food—milk—obtained from cows, one-fourth of which were said to be affected with tuberculosis in one form or other. The Com- mittee noted with satisfaction that Dolgelley Rural Council had made regulations in respect to dairies, cowsheds, and milkshops, and had issued general directions with regard to the sanitation of dwelling houses. It would be well if other authorities followed in the same steps. There seemed to be an improvement in the water supply throughout the county with the exception of Min- ffordd. In the face of the very full and valuable information given in the report of the different medical officers, especially the elaborate and in- structive report of Dr. Hugh Jones, Dolgelley, and the oft-repeated scathing remarks of Dr. Morris of Mallwyd upon the insanitary conditions of farms and dairies, with Dr Richard Jones's compilation, which is pregnant with information and advice, the remark was made by the Committee that this year's annual report almost formed in itself a treatise on hygiene; and the Committee strongly urged the Council to have the teaching of hygiene and sani- tation established in the schools as the best and most expeditious way of enlightening the rising generation. By that way, also, the attention might be aroused of their parents, who were so apathetic and dormant in aiding the authorities in carrying out the provisions of state medicine towards pro- moting health and eradicating disease. On the suggestion of Mr Wm. Davies, seconded by Mr W. W. Owen, it .was agreed to have the re- port printed in Welsh as well as in English. Dr. Edward Jones observing that it was absolutely useless to send an English report on sanitation to the Welsh farmers of Merioneth. LLWYNGWRIL. In reply to Mr. Kirkbv, the Clerk stated the Committee having in hnd making of Llwyn- gwril a polling station, would report in time for the next registration. INCONVENIENT BAILVT.IV SBRVICB. On the appointment of the three visitors for the North Wales County Lunatic Asylum for 1900, Dr. Roger Hughes asked to be excused owing to the inconvenient arrangements made by the Lon don and N.W. Railway at Corwen in consequence of which he had to leave Bala at nine in the morn- ing and return to Bala at half-past eight in the evening, and had to while away time at Corwen Railway Station for two hours (cries of shame). Dr. Roberts, Festiniog, who asked to be excused as, owing to the same reason, he could not get from Festiniog to Denbigh and back in one day. V, DEVELOPMENTS AT BARMOUTH JUNCTION. Mr. E. W. Kirkby moved the suspension of the standing orders for the purpose of calling attention to the loss sustained by Llangelynin Parishthrough the action of the Council in removing the tramway lines from the main road near Barmouth Junction, whereby a number of men have been discharged from the works in progress thereat. Mr. Kirkby said he did not wish to question the action of the Highway Authority. Their action had been quite in order, and the rails bad been removed. In this case, however, he was sorry to say the action had been detrimental to the interesthof the parish. A considerable number of men bad been discharged from the works of Messrs Solomon Andrews and Son in progress there on account of the rails being removed, and the facilities for removing material to the buildings, lessened to a great extent. He was told that if the rails were allowed to be put down on the road again that the men who had been discharged would be reinstated, and in the course of time a large number of further hands would be put on. The suspension of the standing orders having been agreed to, Mr. Kirkby said he had a petition from the ratepayers in that end of the parish, signed by almost every man there. It prayed that this industry which was being created there should not be interfered with. At a parish meeting held the previous day the parishioners were also unanimous in hoping that the Council would not use its influence to check any industries that were going on in the county. He would, therefore, pro- pose that the Council, provided the rails were laid properly and every care taken and all liabitity was accepted by those who laid them, that this Council should take no action therein. The Council, he added, would retain the power to remove the rails whenever necessary. Dr. Edward Jones seconded the resolution, and said he felt quite sure that the Council would see that it was only fair that the motion was passed. He would be sorry to find the Council put any obstacles in the way of any industry in the county. Mr. Jonathan moved the previous question, and the Hon. C. H. Wynn seconded. On being put to the meeting, Mr Kirkby's resolu- tion was carried by a large majoiity. THE WAR FUND. At the request of the Chairman, Mr. Haydn Jones read a letter from Mr. Wynn, of Peniarth, drawing attention to the county fund for the relief of wives and families of soldiers serving in Africa. Mr. Jones added that if there was any member in whose constituency nothing had been done towards the fund, he trusted that member would take immediate steps in that direction. If ever there was a case that should appeal to them, it was that one and he was sure all would show their apprecia- tion of the service of those who were fighting our battles in the Transvaal. Members asked questions as to the administra- tion of the fund, and it was stated in reply that relief would be given to any local case first, and afterward generally to the wife and children of any soldier requiring such relief. WELSH PLACE-NAMES. The Director General of the Ordnance Survey asked the Council to recommend a competent Welsh scholar to advise the Department as to Welsh place- names on the large scale maps of Merioneth. Mr. J. L. Jones, Bangor, a native of Llanuwchllyn, Mr. John Davies, Dyffrvn, and the Rev. Ivan T. Davies, Llandrillo, were nominated, and Mr. John Davies, Dyffryn, received the majority of votes, and was appointed. It was stated that the Department was prepared to pay an honorarium of i225. VOTE OF CONDOLENCE. Mr. Haydn Jones said he desired to refer to the loss sustained in the death of Sir Henry Tate, of Liverpool. They all knew his gifts to the nation, and what he had done for education in Wales-a country A which he was not directly connected, but which he loved sincerely. The whole Princi- pality indeed had been greatly benefited by his wealth, and the wise administration of it. He moved a vote of condolence with the family. Mr. W. Parry Evans seeonded the proposition, which was agreed to in solemn silence, and the proceedings terminated. Z,
Towyn and Aberdovey Urban…
Towyn and Aberdovey Urban District Council. The monthly meeting of the Towyn and Aber- dovey Urban District Council was held on Friday last at the Literary Institute, Aberdovey. The members present were Mr. Daniel Edwards (in the chair), Messrs J. Maethlon James, E. L. Rowlands, J. Hughes Jones, A. Tomlins, J. Eufronydd Jones, R. P. Morgan, J. Roberts, Meredith Jones, with W. R. Davies (clerk), Edmunds (surveyor), E. Williams (inspector), J. Jones (inspector), and Dr. Bone (medical officer). NUISANCES. It was reported by the Clerk that he had written to the Rev. John Rowlands regarding the insanitary conditions complained of at Aberdovey National School, which had not yet been remedied as ordered by the Council. The Clerk was now authorised to take proceedings unless the work was taken in hand immediately and carried out. It was decided that notice be served upon the tenant of Brynglas Farm to have his house put in proper repair. THE FLUSHING SYSTEM. A letter was read from Mr. William Jones, the secretary of a house syndicate at Aberdovey, re- garding the order of the Council to have all houses properly flushed. The syndicate desired to adopt a flushing scheme which would be more appropriate to the property than a two gallon cistern system. The Council decided that they would recognise no system other than that adopted by them. OUTBREAK OF DISBASH. The Clerk reported that the Local Government Board had written acknowledging the letter asking them to send an inspector down to inquire into the outbreak of disease at Cwrt. He had heard nothing further.—The members considered this an urgent matter, and it was pointed out that further cases of diphtheria had broken out in the district. The Clerk was directed to write to the Local Government Board again explaining the urgency of the matter, and informing them of the additional outbreak. SURVEYOR'S TERMS OF APPOINTMENT. A letter was read from the caretaker of the Market Hall at Towyn, at which place the Council meetings are held and which premises aro now used by the surveyor as an office, stating that the surveyor had given him orders to make a fire in the I office daily, and also not to turn off the gas at the meter, so that it could be used at night. He wanted to know to whom he was to make the bill for the coal used-to the Council or the surveyor. —This communication gave rise to a discussion upon the terms of the surveyor's appointment, it being the impression amongst some of the members that the surveyor should pay for the coal.—The Surveyor's contention, however, was that when appointed it was clearly stated that he would be provided with office, and coal and gas.—Mr. Tom- lins :-1 understand the Towyn Committee decided to allow gas but not fire.—Mr. A. J. Rowlands eventually proposed that a committee consisting of representatives from the three wards be appointed to consider the matter with the sur- veyor, and report to the next meeting of th e Council.—This was seconded and unanimously agreed to. RHYDRONHN WATBB SUPPLY. The Clerk said he had received a communication from the manager of the Talyllyn Railway stating he would shortly be visiting Rhydronen, and would consult with Mr. Gillart as to providing a more wholesome water supply for the cottages thereat.— It was also said that complaints were being made regarding the water supply of Pcnparce, geese, ducks, and cattle being allowed to pass through the stream, while higher up sheep were dipped in the water. The Sanitary Inspector said the residents of Ty'nllwyn were also complaining.—The Clerk It seems that you want a new scheme for all that district.—The Inspector: I should not like to drink the water at the place.—It was agreed to allow the Penparc water supply in abeyance in order to see what bearing the Rhydronen scheme would have upon it. BRTNCRUG ROAD DIVHRSION. This matter, which was discussed at the last meeting, was again mentioned.—Mr. R. P. Morgan said Mr. Wynne, the surveyor, and himself had met there, but nothing had been done. He considered however that something should be done at this place.-The Chairman Were not you and Mr. Wynne to agree something about the land ?—Mr. Morgan: No, nothing at all. Mr. Wynne under- took to go round to all the farmers and endeavour to arrange with them to do the haulage free of cost.-On the motion of Mr. Tomlins, it was unani- mously resolved to write to Mr. Wynne asking what arrangements he had made; and the matter will be further considered at a special meeting to be held on Friday next. SANITARY INSPECTOR'S RBPORT. Mr Ed. Williams (inspector) reported that a drain from Penparce Farm, Bryncrig, caused a very serious nuisance. The walls of Hendy Farm, Towyn, were very damp, and the roof in a very bad state, the rain coming through into the bedrooms. The boiler room, where the animals' food was kept was too close to the kitchen, the bad odour enter- ing it freely. The tailor's room in connection with London House was in a most unsatisfactory state. It was an earthen floor, which was very damp. The roof was in a dangerous condition, and the place altogether unhealthy. He had visited the butcher's shop kept by George Williams, at Towyn. and found several pieces of unwholesome meat. He had ordered the same to be destroyed at once, and he promised to do so. The meat was taken away while he was on the premises. Two cases of diphtheria had occurred at Cwrt, near Pennal. Act- ing on the instructions of the Medical Officer he fumigated the house, and used disinfectants. He also supplied every house from Llwyncelyn to Pennal Bridge with disinfectants. A fatal case of diphtheria bad occurred at Morfa Bach (between Aberdovey and Pennal), the victim being a child about three years old. Upon the instructions of the Medical Officer he had destroyed all the bedding and sheets, and the room bad been fumi- gated.—The report was considered seriatem, and prosecutions ordered to be taken in those cases were nuisances were not abated as per notices. In the case where bedding and sheets bad been de- stroyed owing to the diphtheria outbreak, the Coun- cil agreed to the expenditure necessary to replace these articles. INFECTIOUS DISEASES PRECAUTIONS. Dr. Bone (medical officer) in his monthly report emphasized the necessity of providing the district with some form of isolation in the case of an epidemic of infectious disease. The present out- break had brought the question forcibly to' his mind, and if they had accommodation so as to be able to isolate the first case of disease occuiring this possibly would set up a barrier to the further spreading of the disease. He would propose that a six-roomed cottage be found somewhere in the neighbourhood of Aberdjvey, where it would be most central. The house could be -let to a man and wife, who, in consideration of having the place rent free, would nurse any cases which would be brought in.—The Clerk said this was a qnestion which had been repeatedly under the consideration of the Council, and at one time a cottage had been provided in view of a possible outbreak.—Dr. Bone said he believed the cost would be about E10 a year, and it would be well worth the expenditure. It would prevent, these epidemics, and prevent the closing of schools, and all such troublesome things as occurred at present.—After further deliberation the proposal was referred to the two committees for consideration.^ CLOSING OF NATIONAL SCHOOLS. The Medical Officer further reported that he had had to close the National Schools owing to an out- break of measles, but had hoped to open them again the following Monday. During the last week five or six more cases had been notified, and he thought it advisable to keep the schools closed until after the Christmas vacation. All the cases had occurred amongst scholars of the National School, and the master himself had the disease in his house.—Mr. Tomlins remarked that it was very strange that all the cases should come from the National School.— The Medical Officer said since they found all the cases coming from the National School they served parents of children attending that school with notice that they were prohibited from sending them to the Board School during the closing of the National School. TOWYN COMMITTEE. The Surveyor reported that a meeting of the Towyn Committee had been held on November 27th, when the application of Mr. George Williams, butcher, for a license for his slaughter-house at Pall Mall was considered. The committee decided to recommend the granting of the license for the slaughter-house subject to the full requirements being complied with. It was decided to ask the opinion of the Clerk as to the power of the Council to refuse a license on account of the proximity of the slaughter-house to other buildings, &c., which are not directly appurtenances to such slaughter- house. The plan of a stable for Mr. David Davies, in Frankwell-street, showed no means of ventila- tion, otherwise it conformed with the Council's requirements. The plan of a proposed shed near Frondeg complied with the bye-laws. The plan of proposed alterations to Bryngoleu were also in accordance with the bye-laws. The report was adopted as read. ABERDOVEY COMMITTEE. A meeting of this committee was held on December 1st, at which the offer of Mr. Abraham Williams to cart sufficient material to fill up the hollow in the main road near his house was accepted upon condition. The Survey)r was directed to ascertain the cost of a meter suitable to be fixed on the wharf at Aberdovey to record the quantity of water supplied to vessels. Directions were given to have the sewerage system inspected every two months. The Engineer's bill for services rendered in the execution of improvements at Aberdovey was recommended to be paid. A petition with reference to the better lighting of Copperhill street having been read, it was resolved that the same be deferred for the present. Plans of new sculleries to three houses in Copperhill street, for Mr. J. Thomas, were submitted, and it was resolved that the same be recommended for approval. The plan of proposed stable for Mr. William Jones, carrier, appeared to conform with the bye-laws if better means of ventilation were provided. This report was also passed. RURAL WARD COMMITTEE. The committee entrusted with the question of prQviding pumps at Cwrt and Pennal stated that they had met twice during the month. The site at Cwrt had been granted by Mrs. Thurston, as well as a contribution toward the cost. Other owners had been asked to subscribe. As to the pump at Pennal the committee had met another committee representing the School Board in regard to dis- cussing a joint scheme which would enable the Board to use the water for sanitary purposes at the school. Having been considered, this report was like- wise approved of. AUDITOR'S SURCHARGES. The Clerk reported that since the last meeting he had received a communication from the Local Government Board stating they had removed the surcharge of R,33 15s. 6d. made by the auditors upon the treasurer, and also that of £7 8s. 6d. upon Messrs. D. Edwards, J. M. James, and E. Jones. TOWYN POST OFFICE. Mr. R. P. Morgan, in accordance with notice given, moved that the Council petition the Post- master General to provide larger and more central premises for the Post Office at Towyn. The Post Office at present, he said, was situated at one end of the town, and they had been given to under- stand for the past 12 months or more that the authorities were contemplating removing to a more central place. It had now come to his knowledge that they intended leaving it as at present for another 12 months again. There was a strong feeling in the lower end of the town that the Post Office should be more centrally situated.—Mr. J. Maethlon James seconded the resolution, and said it was very desirable that the Post Office should be in the most central position. The tendency of the town was to grow toward the sea, and it was quite time that the Post Office authorities moved in the matter.—The resolution, on being put to the meeting, was carried without a dissen- tient.Jh, P. Morgan also mentioned that they had recently had a better postal service in the district, but he was sorry to find that the postmen were frequently kept waiting sometime at the doors before getting replies. He thought they should ap- preciate the better services given them and not keep the postman waiting at the door, especially in winter time.—The Press representa- tives present were asked to give publicity to this complaint. EXTENDING WATER MAINS. Mr. Tomkins moved that the Council proceed with the scheme for extending the water main to Open View. What he wanted jwas that all details should be prepared so that the work could be carried out in February next. They had had the sanction of the Local Government Board, and prac- tically had the money to do it with. It was also advisable that the work should be done in February so as to remove the taste from the pipes before the summer.—Mr. J. Hughes Jones desired to have a report brought in first of what work was to be carried out.—Mr. E. L. Rowlands did not wish the Council to be tied down to do the work in February. He was quite willing that the matter should be referred to the Aberdovey Committee to draw out the details.—It was then agreed that a report be drawn of the work necessary to be carried out. A LOAN TRANSACTION. The Clerk stated he had received for approval a draft mortgage to secure the re-payment of C2,732 to be advanced on loan by the Public Works Loan Commissioners. The same was deferred until the special meeting. -Questioned as to the present financial position of the Council, the Clerk replied he believed there was an overdraft on current account of about £800. TOWYN SEWER EXTENSION. The Clerk said this matter had been placed on the agenda inasmuch as the loans were now prac- tically concluded, and perhaps the Council might wish to proceed with the work.—The Surveyor said he was making preparations for the commencement of the work.—Mr J. M. Jones proposed that the Surveyor commence the work as soon as possible. Mr H. Evans seconded, and this was agreed to. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR OUR SOLDIERS AND SAILORS. The Chairman said he had received a letter from the Commanding Officer of the 23rd Regi- mental District, stating it was intended collecting a sum of R,200 in the district for the purpose of purchasing a Cardigan jacket and a pair of socks for each man in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers now out in South Africa. These articles would be sent out as a Christmas gift, and subscriptions were invited towards the object.—The Chairman said if anyone felt disposed to contribute he would be pleased to forward the subscriptions to the proper quarter. LAMPS ON THE PARADE. Mr R. V. Yates wrote stating he had heard a rumour that the question of erecting one or two street lamps on the Parade would be considered at this meeting. As he was personally interested he hoped the rumour was correct, and that the Council would decide to erect lamps at this place. SIDING ACCOMMODATION AT TOWYN. On the proposition of Mr R. Morgan it was agreed to again call the attention of the Cambrian Rail- ways Company to the need of increased siding ac- commodation at Towyn.
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GOGINAN. MARWOLAETH BRODOR LLWYDDIANUS. — Bydd yn chwith gan lawer glywed am farwolaeth John C. Jones, o Warrior Run, yn Unol Dalaetliau yr America. Genedigol oedd efe o Tre'rddol. Ei rieni o.ddynt Dafydd a Jeanette Jones, a phan oedd gwrthrych y nodyn yma ond ieuanc symudodd ei rieni i Goginan, lie tra neillduol i godi enwogion mewn ystyr foesol a chrefyddol, a gwnaeth Jones yfed yn helaeth o'r un ysbryd. Cafodd fanteision ysgolion cyhoeddus i'w gymhwyso at waith naturiol, a'r Ysgol Sabbothol, y ,oc cyfarfodydd egwyddori a society y Methodistiaid i'w gymwyso i fod yn ddefnyddiol yn y cylch crefyddol. Ymbriododd ag Elizabeth, merch. i Ben ac Ann Rowlands o'r unlle, Goginan, yn y flwyddyn 1864, 35 mlynedd yn ol, sef amser y rhyfel, ymfudodd i'r America yn nghwmpeini James Roderick, a sefydl- asant yn Wilkesbarre. Yn y flwyddyn 1872 cafodd ei ddewis yn oruchwyliwr ar weithiau glo Warrior Run Mining Co., perchenog (hyd heddyw) a A. J. Davies, yr hwn oedd wedi cael yr ymddiriedaeth lwyraf ynddo, ac mewn wyth mlynedd, sef yn 1880, rhoddodd bob peth i'w ofal yn hollol, yn brif oruch- wyliwr hyd ei salwch dri mis yn 01, pan y cafodd ergyd o'r parlys, yr hyn oedd deimlad dwys i'w deulu a'i berthynasau, ac hefyd i'w weithwyr a'i gymydogion, y rhai oeddent oil yn coleddu y syniadau uchaf am dano fel gwr cyfiawn." Ac er yn coleddu syniadau ar rai prydiau am ei adfenad yn rhanol, ond i'r gwrthwyneb y trodd, ac ar yr 17eg o Tachwedd daeth yr alwad am 9 o'r gloch yn yr hwyr. Yr oedd enw John C. Jones yn enw poblogaidd ac anwyl trwy holl bentrefi a dinasoedd y dyffryn, ac wedi ei enill felly trwy ei weithredoedd teilwng. Cydymdeimlir yn fawr a'r weddw, yr kon sydd yn wanaidd iawn ei hiechyd yn y typhoid fever er's wythnosau, wedi cael ei llwyr wasgu i lawr gan orbryder am ei hanwyl briod, pan yu el gystudd trwm a pheryglus. Yr oedd mor .ael fel na chaniataodd y meddyg iddi gael golwg ar gorph ei pliriod wedi i'r anadliad olaf fyned allan, ond coleddir hyder am ei hadferiad. Yn rhestr y perthynasau, heblaw ei weddw sydd yn teimlo yn ddwys ar ei ol ydynt, cawn bump mab ac un ferch, y rhai sydd wedi derbyn yn helaeth o ysbryd Cristionogol en rhieni, ac oil yn aelodau crefyddol, yr hynaf, John R. Jones, yn brif gyfrifydd yn un o gwmpeini masnach coed yn Wilkesbarre, ac yn briod a merch John Evans, masnachydd mewn dodrefn yn Wilkesbarre, ac yn meddu ar gartref ar South-street; yr ail, David C. Jones, prif gyfrifydd a rhanddaliwr gyda D. W. Jones, un o Councilmen y ddinas, mewn store ar Market-street, ac yn briod a merch James Roderick, Hazelton, a chanddo gartref hardd ar South-street; y trydydd, Ben R. Jones, Assistant District Attorney y Sir, ac yn cyflym ddringo i enwogrwydd fel cyfreithiwr a dadleuydd y gyfraith; y pedwerydd, Miss Jeanette R. Jones, arosa gartref, ac yn gysur mawr i'w hanwyl fam yn ei chystudd blin y pumed, Thomas R. Jones, sydd civil engineer, ac yn assistant i'w ddiweddar dad dros y gwaith y chweched, yr ieuengaf, Evan R. Jones, yr hwn sydd wedi gorphen ei ysgol ac wedi cychwyn i efrydu y gyfraith gyda'i frawd. Hefyd, tri brawd a chwaer i'r ymadawedig, Evan C. Jones, un o ddiaconiaid eglwys y T. C., Warrior Run; ac Abraham Jones, or un lie; gyda chwaer, Mrs. Thomas Rees o'r un lIe, a brawd i'r enwog Broffeswr John Rhys, Rhydychain; hefyd, Thomas Jones, Sergeant Police yn Manchester.
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Business Notices. A LARGE SELECTION OF THE MOST ARTISTIC CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S CARDS. SPECIALITY V I KWS DISTRICT. CHOICE STOCK OF FANCY Goods suitable for Presents. C. H. YOUNG, ABERDOVEY AND TOWYN. MARVELLOUS VALUE WARM WINTER SHIRTS heavy and medium weight, 2 for 5s.: Sample 2s. 9d. Choice selection of patterns and full price list sent post free, also WHITE LONGCLOTH Linen Fronts and Square Wrists, 6 for 15s.; Sample 2s. 9d. Send collar for size. LINEN COLLARS, four-fold, any shape, 3s. 9d. per dozen. Orders delivered, Carriage Paid on receipt of remittance. FRANK YELL, SHIRT MANUFACTURER, 81, EFFRA ROAD, BRIXTON, LONDON. LLYFR NEWYDD AR GYNLLUN NEWYDD Erbyn GWYLIAU Y NADOLIG cyhoeddir 'HIRNOS GAUAF' Sef Casgliad o Chwedlau, Traddodiadau, Hanesion Difyr, 'Storiau Dyddorol, Barddoniaeth, &c., gan amryw o BRIF LENORION GOGLEDD A DEHEUDIR CYMRU, v Dan olygiaeth Y PARCH. T. M. EVANS, M.A. Bydd y Llyfr yn cynwys 18 o gynyrchion gan gynifer o Lenorion mwyaf poblogaidd y dydd. Bydd y Cynyrchion hyny, gan mwyaf, yn ymdrin i raddau ag arferiori, ofergoelion, a chymeriadau Cymreig yn awr a chynt. LAMPETER: Cyhoeddedig ac ar werth gan GWMNI Y WASG EGLWYSIG GYMREIG. Pris Swllt; drwy y post Is. 4c. Anfoner Archebion ar unwaith. JOHN JONES, jgUILDING IQATERIAL MERCHANT, MONUMENTAL YARD, rjlREGARON, JGOUTH WALES. MONUMENTS AND TOMBSTONES OF ALL SIZES IN STOCK. THE WATERLOO COACHES ROll DMØ to tbe god FAMOUS DEVIL'S BRIDGE. AND OTHER PLACES OF INREST BOOKING OFFICE WATERLOO HOTEL, TERRACE ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH. TO THE INHABITANTS OF ABERYSTWYTH AND DISTRICT. ISAAC SAMUEL Begs to announce that he has OPENED BUSINESS IN Grocery and Provisions AT NORTH END STORES, RAILWAY TERRACE. Business Notices. S A L E OF HIGH-CLASS LEATHER GOODS. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE. LADIES' AND GENTS' PURSES. CARD, WRITING, & LETTER CASES. WALLETS, AND POCKET BOOKS, LADIES' HANDBAGS, &c. ]LATEST I)ESIGNS. ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES GYDE, PHOTOGRAPHER, PIER STREET. I MRs. J. W. THOMAS, MIL L I N E R Y ESTABLISHMENT, I GHEAT JQAKKGA.TE s T., ^BERYSTWYTH. Is now receiving a large Stock of WINTER GOODS OF THE LATEST STYLES IN THE GREATEST VARIETY. WEDDING AND MOURNING ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. A PHOTOGRAPHIC ESTABLISHMENT has been recently opened on the Premises. Photographs of all kinds taken on hortest notice: STEPHEN VAUGHAN DAVIES, COlL JpLOUR, AND pROVISION J^ £ ERCHANT, LAMPETER. THE Finest Te Man Brith that can be procured for Is. 4d. per lb. Sole Proprietor of the Tea Brith Stephen Is. lOd. with its marvellous, flavour and Superb Quality, has sprung with a bound into het highest in public flavour. Hotels. BRYNAWEL PRIVATE HOTEL, Llandrindod Wells (Two minutes' walk from the Railway Station, Pump House, or Rock House Mineral Springs). ACCOMMODATION "VoR SEYENTV VISITORS. This Private Hotel is situated on one of the highest sites in Llandrindod Wells, commanding an uninter- rupted view of "Ye Olde Druid Circle," Temple Gardens, and the surrounding country. Built with all modern improvements and perfect sanitary arrangements. Centrally situated. Handsome Dining and Drawing Rooms. Private Sitting Rooms (en suite). Smoking, Writing and Billiard Rooms. Tennis, Croquet, c and Bowling Green. Fine South aspect. Electric Light throughout. All diet arrangements under the special supervision and advice of Dr. Bowen Davis. Personal superintendence. Terms on application. MR. & MRS. JEFFREY JONES, PROPRIETORS. G W A L I A HOTEL, Ltd., LLANDRINDOD WELLS. THE origin of the Llandrindod "GWALIA is the well-known "GWALIA" OF UPPER WOBURN" PLACE LONDON. It was started 1889 by the season of the following year, extensive additions had to be made to meet a rapid increasing business; these extensions have culminated in tho NEW PREMISES, which was opened last year (July 27th, 1898,) The situation of the "GWALIA" is unrivalled. Beautiful outlook, commanding the finest views ossible, perfect SQuth-West aspect, close to Park and Mineral Springs—Saline, Sulphure, and Chalybeate. 11 Heating apparatus, good supply of Radiators on balconies and corridors. ELECTRIC LIGHT. PASSENGERS' LIFT. BILLIARD TABLE. EDWARD JENKINS, Manager. AND "GWALIA" UPPER WOBURN PLACE, LONDON. THE QUEEN'S HOTEL, ABERYSTWYTH. Table D'Hote, 7.30. Boarding Terms from 3 Guineas per Week, or 12s. 6d. per day. TlIIS Hotel is replete with every modern appliance, and contains Coffee and Dining Rooms, Ladies Drawing Room, Recreation Room, Library, Billiard, and gmoking Rooms, and about one hundred Bedrooms. Having a frontage of 150 feet, all the Public and Private Sitting Rooms face the sea and are Lighted by Electricity. W. H. PALMER, Proprietor. BELLE YUE HOTEL, ABERYSTWYTH. (Facing the Sea and close to the Pier.) Is one of the most reasonable and comfortable Family and Commercial Hotels in Wales. TABLE TVHote, 6-30. Boarding Terms from 2 j Guineas per week, or 9s. per day. 'Bus meets all Trains. Tariff on Application to the Manageress. W. H. PALMER, Proprietor. WHITE HORSE HOTEL, ABERYSTWYTH. CLOSE TO SEA AND RAILWAY STATION. TERMS MODERATE. Proprietress: M. A. REA. W ATERIOO HOTEL, ABERYSTWYTH, High-CIa s Family, and Commercial Private Hotel and Boarding Establishment, tuated in the best part of the Town, facing the Sea, recently much enlarged and re-furnished, being now one of the Largest and Most Comfortable Hotels on the Welsh Coast. PERFECT SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS. EVERY MODERN COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE. BATHS, BILLIARDS, and ELECTRIC LIGHT. PRIVATE SITTING ROOMS. INCLUSIVE BOARD TERMS FROM -92: 2: 0 PER WEEK. BUS MEETS ALL TRAINS. A. E. & A. MORRIS, Proprietresses. TERMINUS HOTEL, ABERYSTWYTH. THE Hotel is now under new management. It is situate close to the Station and is the most convenient Hotel in Town for Travellers and others. It has recently been enlarged and is now replete with every" modern convenience and is lighted throughout with the Electric Light. T. E. SALMON, PROPRIETOR. PENYPONT HOTEL, TALYLLYN. POSTAL ADDRESS—CORRIS, R.S.O. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS—ABERGYNOLWY If This Hotel, which is situate at the west end of the far-famed Lake. Tourists, Visitors, and Cyclists will find every accommodation and comfort at moderate charges. Guides for Cader Idris. Posting. Lake and River fishing free to Visitors at the Hotel. THOMAS LLOYD, Proprietor. '-IL -A- RED LION INN, ABERAYRON. BY DA. VID EVANS, AGENT FOR WORTHINGTON & Co.'S, BURTON ALES, GUINESSES' STOUT, SCHWEPPS' MINERAL WATERS, PONIES FOR HIRE. QUIET TO RIDE AND DRIVE. LLANON BOUSE, ABERAYRON, MARY DAVIES AND SONS, IRONMONGERS AND CHINA DEALERS, HAS A GOOD STOCK OF Chaff Cutters, Pulpers, Winnowing and Thrashing Machines, Horse Gears, Mangles, and Washing Machines, Guns and Cartridges. SEND FOR CATALOGUES AND PRICES. A good selection of Carriage, County Council Cart, and Table Lamps in Stock. ALSO AT TREGARON MONTHLY MARKETS.