Papurau Newydd Cymru
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,---Cardigan County Council.…
Cardigan County Council. ANNUAL STATUTORY MEETING. NEW MEMBERS RUN AMUCK. The first meeting of the fifth County Council for Cardiganshire was held on Thursday, March 14th, at the Town Hall. Lampeter, when there were present: Aldermen Peter Jones and C. M. Williams, Aberystwyth; Rev J. Williams, Cardigan; Rev I. ilaaon Jones, Ysbytty; J. M. Howell, Aberayron Walter T. Davies, Felinfaeh; and Evan Richards, Penuwch; Councillors Evan Evans, Felinfaeh T. Thomas, Llandysiliogogo: Rev W. Griffiths, Maen- gvoes; William Rees, Llanfair; R. J. Jones, Aber- ystwvth; D. Morgan James, Llar.rhystyil: Evan Morgan, Llansantffraed; D. W. Williams, Talie»in; Clhomas Evans, Llangranog; Robert Ellis, Aber- yscwytfi; Edward Lvans, Strata Florida; John Hugh Edwards, Trufeirig, A'-wrystwytb; O. Ueyi.on ^Evans, Cardigan (Xnrth); Rev R. Gwmryn J ones, Devil's Bridge; Thomas Watkins, Cardigan; E. H. James, Aberystwyth; David Jones, Penthvyn; Henry li-jnsall, Street; D. S. Jones, L'angoedmore: D&niel Jenkins, Nantewnllc. D. C Roberts, Aber- j'st'.vyth; Rev T. i'cnriai.c Phillips, Liandyssnl; James Stephens, Cardigan; Edward Jon 6s, Tal-v- bont; William Davies, Llanwnen; Jilmes .iones, Lianwenog; David Lloyd, Aberbank; Evan J. Davies, NttW Quay; David Morgan, Llanfihangel; Thomas Morgan, Ysbytty* T. Jenkins. Act on: D. Evans, I.landyssul (ortb.); M'-rgar. Evans. Llan- artJl; Thomas Morris, Troedyraur; David Davies, ,X35|riddewi-br:ft; T. Davies, Llangeitlm; D. Jenkins, lrod; Beojai-iin Jones, Llanih r; D. J. Williams, Tregaron: J. If. James, Goghuoi; jenkyn Lewis, Cilceuin; William Evans. Cwn.rheidol; J. C. Har- ford, Lampeter; ai\d E. Lima Jones, Aberayron with H. C. Fryer (c l rk), J. D. I'errott (treasurer). Roderick Lloyd and David Davies (surveyors). PR i; MM IN ARIES. In the absence of the retiring cbairmam (Mr Vaughan Davies, M.P.) Mr J. C. Harford was, on the proposition of Alderman Peter Jones, seconded by Dr Lloyd, elected chairmam jyro tern. All the members then signed the declaration of acceptance of office for the ensuing three years. EIiJXJJfjoN OF CHAIRMAN". The Chairman said the first business was the election of chairman for the ensuing year. „ The Rev John Williams proposed the election of Howell, Pantgwyn, stating he had taken *rgat interest in the work of .the Council, and^believed he would fill the chair to tjje satisfaction of ewery member. Mr D. William* (Tre'rdistel) i.jiufcave pleasure in proposing AMrysfwyth, shall be chairmsijffor the>cnsaA^y^^Rofehter). Mr Daniel Evans, Uarici^&stil, se*i^ed .the nomination of Colonel Howell.'Wut Jis further remarks were inaudible, owing a perfect Babel of voices amongst the otherof the Council. Mrlbans then appealed to tb«^hairman for order, stating that he ^ould .c^t kf#r his own voice. '»* Mr William Reps: t beg to seco&d$Ir Williams (loud laughter). What you'.laughing for ? Mr Williams has been proposed (more laughter). Mr D. C. Roberts asked the mOver not to press his name as he had no intentior of accepting the office. Mr William Rees: I beg to second Mr Williams proposal. That is right now (Wd laughter). What are you laughing at ? All b —y fools (sensation). Mr David Williams (turning to the reporters) Don't put that down, please. Mr D, C. Roberts again appealed to the proposer of his name to withdraw hi; proposition. Mr David Williams I shall certainly not with- draw.. Mr D. C. Roberts I, cfuid/not accept the office. I trust you will give a unanimous vote to Colonel Howell. (Hear, hear.) Mr v-id William (to the Chairman): You must sir. ? arts ^-iterated that he did not wish A/Ct }-' put th, Jr D. C. Rob 1, Mr Roberts must ask the -its name put forw othennse he was bound to The Chairmar T> i_ proposer to withdraw Mr Roberts would not put the amendment. name should be A. Mr Daniel Evans sa, act, he did not see If "meal to the com- PUt UP" ">■ £ -t- -4. T -11 The Cbairmvjf' ? o 0 w'dl. mori sense oi n't MrD.Wilk/' r V« exceed- ilr W. KevJ' t stand, because y m have been -mgfy ?Aberystwyth- agatiQ8t the holding v„t b« termed ^Wd come there °f W^t acWirman- » • .9p all appoint ac«* dealinf to have tl,e meeting,' vas jnaniteoucf £ accepted. In the nee of Colonel Howell, Mr Harford was ash continue in the chair for the remainder of the meet ng. ELECTION OF ALDERMEN. The next business was the election of aldermen. Mr W Reej: Beg pardon, Mr Chairman, I have a word to say on that. Toe speaker then said he would rather address the meeting in his mother tongue. Proceeding, in the vernacular, be said the County Council had been in existence about twelve years, and in the election of aldermen he did not think they had done justice during that time. He had been told to come there to represent his hamlet, and these aldermen had shown great idleness in refusing to stand an election. (Laughter.) They should now be turned Aside like old horses. He had promised to bring in new Bill—a Reform Bill. (Laughter.) They wanted new men, and what was the use of going to the old men- the oH aristocrats, the old pensioners, the "hereditary." He now jJroplsed that they have a test, and that the old aldermen be thrown over the bridge into ths river. (Laughter and cries of "Order.") He had nothing to say against the eight old aldermen, but they had shown idleness, and he hoped they would do justice with the county and have new blood. The previous speaker cvn.i;iued to address the meeting in a sing-song tone and, as he proceeded, the uancilagainrose in an uproar. Mr D.Williams atlst ot on his feet and attempted to address the Cha.. presumably by way of protest The' (Jlerk: Order, order. Let's have a bit of decncy. < r The Chairman suggested that in the election of atldermen they should adopt the same course as on previous occasions, and have ballot papers distributed. Mr R. J. Jones wished to know whether all the members were eligible for election, and whether they would stand. The Chairman replied that Mr Jones could vote for anv member he liked. Mr D. Williams: Mr Chairman, if you will listen to me. I should likewise add my protest against re-electing the eight old aldermen. (Cries of <( Order, order.") The Chairman: You can vote for whom you like. You have the paper. Alderman Peter Jones pointed out that the method of electing alderm.en was defined by the Act, and, therefore, Mr Y> brains was .-out tIIf order. • Mr D Williams: I respectfully submit yeN are BOt a dictator to the Chairman. Alderman Peter Jones I am not dictating the Obairroan. The election of aldermen was then proceeded with and the voting resulted as followsj—Me^rs O. M, Williams, 40; T. H. R. Hughes, 38; D.J. Williams, 38; Colonel Howell, 3i Dr Llopd, 36, Rev Wi'liam Griffit hs, 36; James James, Ffynon- howell, 35 J. T. Mor;an, 31; Major Pryse Lewes, A Mr Edward Evans, 3; Mr D. I organ James, 2, amd Messrs Jenkin Lewis, David Williams, Lima Jones R J.Jones, Rev R Gwmryn Jones, David Davies, a.Ki Thomas Davies.^ one each. The first eight were declared elected. THK EX-CH AIRMAN. The Chairman proposed a vote of thanks to the late Chan-man for his services during^ the past iear. Considering the great amount ot work he Ed had to do outside the county M^ aughan Davies hn-t been a izoodchairman—almost too good Phiirm-'i—for at th.-ir previous meeting the busi- wa» nniied i,. eb«! tall » H« f.H ™re tfeev won id all join in with mm 1:1 giving a hearty TOte of thanks to the retiring chairman. Mr Thomas Evans having seconded, tne proposi- tion was agreed to unauuuousiy. STAKDIMCi JOINT COMMITTEE. Lasv v.nrs members of the Standing Joint Com- mittee w- re re-elected, with tne exception of Mr lS s Jo-es who, on the proposition oi Mr Lima b, fnc lkv. W. Gritot, was sab- stituted by Dr Jenkin f ewi«. .vn PtUPOSKS COMMITTEE, J-JWA.NCF AN O OUO.A.U r% i -,irv)-cd ihnt the meeting to TS. <T rSStag 'I- they had StliV m several ''Sf- I. Davies wcon'tal, w«l !l'e win «-.nr: i without a disseniie! The littee was t h ;a app '■• a J »Tnion—-Mx'-sr« Morgau ji,vai s, Walter T. Aber.' A»**rv«t w*. h Union— »avi ./• Ll^A v;lii;liUS k/j. jV es. Robert Jame-•; n r Kobertj Cardigan Mlis. -v.. ••• V -;V,s watkins; Union ^beytion c. Harford, Lamp f mon Newcastle V Eva'" T. Pennant Phillips Tregaron Union—Daniel Jenkins, Thos. Davies and David Davies. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES. The following were appointed on the executive committee for the Northern Division :—Aldermen Peter Jones and C. M. Williams, Councillors H. r>or.sa)l J. Bon-ail, David Davies. Vaughan Davies, R..7. Jones. 'J. H. Edwards, Hobert Ellis. Edward Evans. E. H. James, Thos. Morgan, D. €. Roberts, and the Rev. Gwmryn Jone*. and the Rev. Gwmryn Jone*. The executive committee for-the Southern Division was reappointed en blor. TECHMCA!, INSTKIVTIO.V COMMITTEE. Various alterations were,prc)[i.).,e<1 in the com- position ef this committee. Mr Lima Jones in proposing electi«>11 of Sir J. fLJg-h Edwards, Sal they should fol;w the same course this year a< in previous years, arfd that those who did not attend regularly sh >uld je si rack off the com- mittee. He bad o.eii treated thai way himself, and he proposed that 31 r Edward's name be substituted for that of the Rev 1. Pennant Phillips. I Dr. Jenkyn Lewis seconded. Å Alderman C. 31. Williams explained that representation on the committee was fairly divided amongst all the Unions, and if the Rev. T." Pennant Phillips was struck off the committee, another from his Union should be appointed in his stead. After further discission, the following committee was proposed :—Messrs. C. M. Williams, 31 organ Evans, Thomas Evans, Tl^mas. Davies. Henry Bonsall. Robert Ellis, 0. Bevnon Evans. J. C. Har- ford, E. H. 'James, Daniel Jenkins, Thomas Wat* kins, Evan Evans, William Davies. D. M. James, D. C. Roberts, and J. Hi'gh Edwards. 3Ir D. Williams asked how many of these repres- ented the Northern Division. The Chairman I don't know what you mean. It is not represented by one man, except in Parliament (laughter). 3Ir D. Williams Of course, you can svmpatliise with me there, because ou tried and failed^ twice. I respectfully submit as a member of this Council you gave no answer to my question. You gave me a flippant answer and I replied. The Clerk What is the question ? Mr D. V illiams: I asked who represents the Northern Division on this committee; and I think I am entitled to an answer. Dr J. Lewis proceeded to state that the committee for all practical purposes was a dead letter, and he considered there should be a better system of representation of the different unions. •Mr D. illiams (interposing) I have been sent by two parishes • < The Chairman I must ask^you to Sjt down; you cannot speak more than once'on any subject- Mr D. illiams; I hope you will apply that rule to the man on your left (Aid. C. 31. Williams). /ylderman C. 31. Williams (amid -interruption from Mr. D. Williams), proceeded to state that a rule had been laid down in regard to the Technical Instruction Committee to secure proper repres- entation for each district. If they deviated from that there would be dissat isfaction. Mr D. Williams: I don't see why I Should come here to be kept silent. The Chairman (sternly): "Will keep silent, sir. You are making a mockery of the i-whole thing (applause). « e V: 0 e Mr Williams then desisted from making further,, interruptions, and Alderman C. M. Wih'iams prc~ posed that 31r Thomas Evans he placea on the committee instead of the Rev. T. Pennant Phillips." Dr Jenkyn Lewis: Has Mr C. M. Williams received official notification of his appointmw.it as alderman 1 The Clerk: Yes, and signed his declaration of acceptance (laughter). J Alderman Peter Jones proposed that Messrs. D. C. Roberts, J. H. Edwards, Thomas Morrisfand Edward Evans be added to the committee, and this having been seconded, was carried. OTHER COMMITTEES. The CountyAssessmentCommittee was reint- ed with the following alterations:—Dr Lioyd instead of Mr Evan Davies, Mr Edward Evans instead of Mr J. H. Davies, and Mr Thomas Wat- kins instead of Mr Joshua Hughes. Referring to the Standing Committee for Allotments and Small Holdings, the Chairman said he belieued it had not met for five years (laughter and cries of "shame.") Mr DavidMorgan was elected to the committee in place of Mr. William Evans, and Messrs Thomas Evans and Jaijpeg Stephens in place of Messrs Joshua Hughes, and Morgan Richardson. On the Weights and Measures Committee, Mr R. J. Jones was appointed instead of Mr Robert Doughton; Mr Williams instead of Mr John Jones, and Mr 37 R. James instead of Mr Jo^ph Parry. A Central Committee was appointed to deal with contagious diseases of animals in the whole county, M occasion arise. aimittee of visitors of the Joint Counties asylum was unanimously re-appointed. laB Evans proposed the elect' D Public Health C IT 1' 1. ,rgau to Jp- greed to iSiis, Mr Lima Jones, DfLewis and ^liioya were re-appointed. ™ Dr Lewis proposed that Aid C. M. Williams and Mr D C. Roberts be added to the committee. The committee had. he said, been somewhat inactive since its appointment, and if they added Mr C. M. Williams, he would act as a stimulant (laughter). These additions were accepted, together with those of^Messrs D. Morgan James, T. Jenkins, T. Davies, and E. J. Davies. Mr Henry Bonsall and Mr J. Hugh Edwards were appointed to represent Cardiganshire upon the Lancashire and Western Sea 1 isheries Joint Committee. CORRESPONDENCE. The Clerk said he had received a letter from Mr Vaughan Davies conveying his best thanks to the Council tor their courtesy towards him during his year of office in the chair. And also informing the Council that the resolution passed at the previous meeting of condolence with the King and Royal Family, and congratulation on his accession to the Throne, had been placed in the hands of the Home Secretary. The Clerk said he had written to the Carmarthen County Council asking what steps were being taken in the proposal to appoint a joint medical onicerioi the counties of Carmarthen, Pembroke and Cardi- gan which proposal this Council had entertained favourably, he had now received a reply from the Carmarthen Council stating that as Pembroke did not see its way clear to join, that the matter was now left in abeyance. The Clerk reported he bad received a letter from the Penbryn Parish Council, stating they had made a mistake in holding their Parish Council election on Saturday, March 2nd, instead of Monday, March 4th. The Clerk said it transpired that Saturday, March 2nd, was the correct date (laughter). Mr Daniel Jenkins asked whether the Councils elected on March 4th were invalid. The Clerk replied that mistakes were made almost everv time, and be did not anticipate any difficulty on thisoccasion. No nomination bad been received for the Parish Council for the Lampeter Rural District, and it would be necessary to name a fresh date for the Parish Council to meet, He expected that during the ensuing fortnight there would be applications from a great number of Parish Councils as to failure in some respect or other to carry out the provisions of the Act and he wished to know whether the Council would dele- gate the power of rectifying those mistakes to a committee or leave it to the next meeting in MOn the proposition of Mr Daniel Jenkins, seconded by Mr Beynon Evans, it was decided to delegate the power to a committee, that committee to consist of the members who reside within the town of Aberystwyth. THE COUNCIL MEETINGS. The next matter on the agenda was to consider whether it is advisable to alter the StandingfOrders fixing the dates of the Council meetings as the obligation to hold a meeting on or about the 16th of March for the election of chairman, aldermen, &c* 'is now removed by the County Council- (Elections) Amendment Act, 1900. except in those years in which an election of county councillors takes place. The Clerk pointed out that all the business of a statutory meeting cou.d, according to the new arrangement, be transacted at an ordinary quarterly meeting. Alderman Peter Jones proposed, and Mr R _J. Jones seconded, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee, and this was agreed to. ADJOURNED. The report of the committee upon the protection of wild birds, the application of the AbfCivron Rural District Council to convert the road fiom Pennwch to Aberarth intoa main road and the reso- lution from the County Councils of Shropshire and Worcetersbiredcaling with sheep scab regulations, were deferred, on the motion of Alderman Peter lone- until the next meeting, in oider that the new members might have the opportunity of perusing them. W VI ES THE KOYAE STANDARD. Dr Jenkyn Lewis proposed the following resolu- ion That, a loyal appeal be addressed to the Kino-, praving that the Arms of Wales be quartered n he R.yal Standard, and that means be taken fo Uanise a simultaneous appeal from all the County Councils of Wales." The mover, speaking w, « he resolution, apologised for introducing such a Muestion, which might be considered outside the routine duties of a County Council. He considered 'i v Cardiganshire, from its geographical position >, d from r-s peculiar relations to the two great -ions' (,?«the Welsh people, might initiate this Mvi >n il movement with a fairer hope of bringing about harmonious and conciliatory co-operation anv other comity in the whole of the Princi- t > have fl-e Dragon of V, ales emblazoned on the Royal Standard-the loftiest and imghtest j i banner that lapped the breezes of the world—would carry the name of Wales to nations that, perchance, had never yet heard the word, and confer a sort of charter of rank,on its sons. The present moment was peculiarly opportune to revive the agitation on behalf of this ranch longed for reform. After a long and glorious the late Queen had been gathered to her fathers. Whilst she lived- awl espec- ially during her latter days, Welshmen,ays'sen- sitive and appreciative of 01, a—ci.»i<.ns. scarcely had the heart to ask her to i »i; baflwr !h«; had waved so many years ovci ii head. Peiiu! now, a new reign, ar new century, and., uiany thought, a new era, having dawned, Welshmen could no longer refrain from i,r.- ng for the delayed recognitions of the one The »^:ieakor v. .1- L. .proceeded toisiow that he thought the Kiw^.would favourably entertain the proposal, and said it seemed as if he harllung been giving them hints to make the appeal.. From the minute the Dragon of Wales was emblazoned on the King's l>anner,\V.l. s and Welshmen took a new and loftier status--ike land became a country, the na'h n. During his speech, in support of ih° resolution, Dr Lewis received frequent interruptions from a section of the meeting, and. ev?ri! nally, turning- tn Mr William Rees, lie said. "Look here, sir, I can be a gentleman, and what yoa are^a blackguard, too." Mr Wm Rees: Oh, I will go out if you like. Mr J. Hugh Edwards seconded the resolution, which, on being put to the meeting, was carried unaftimo asly. The following committee was: hen appointed to carry the resolution into eiteet :—Messrs C. M. Williaais, Dr Lewis, D. C. Roberts, J. Hugh Eiiwards, and Morgan James. I This was all the business, and the Council rose.
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MERIONETH COUNTY COUNCIL. A N K U A L MEET I N G ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND COMMITTEES. The first meeting of the new Council was held at the County Hall, Bala, on Thursday, March 14th, when there were present,—Councillor Haydn Jones, To^yn (chairman); The Hon. C. H. Wvnn, Rug (vice-chairman); Aldermen W. Hughes, Dolgellev; E. H. Jonathan, Ffestiniog; Evan Jones, .Bala; William Jones, Talsarnau Lewis Lewis, Barmouth; Andreas Roberts, Ffestiniog; Councillors D. Ed- wards, Llansantffraid W. Ff Jones, Corwen Ed- ward Williams, Gwyddelvvern; W. E. Williams, Gwerclas, Corwen; Robert Evans, Llanfor; John Thomas, Llanycil; Thomas Jones, Llandderfel; R. E. Roberts, Llanuwchllyn; John Jones, J. Meyrick Jones,, and John Roberts, Dolgelley; Griffith Price, Llanfachreth John Evans, Barmouth; Owen Jones, Llanaber John Davies, Dyffryn; H. Pughe Jones, Mawddwy Morris Thomas, Corris J. Pugh Jones, Talyllyn; G. H. Ellis, E. Parry Jones, Robert Robots, John Parry Jones, John Lloyd Jones, D. Ia. Juries, D. Griffith Williams, Humphrey 'Kofeerto, nd William Davies, Festiniog Moses Pvetlow, Llanfrothen; W. W. Owen, aad M. R. Evans, Trawsfynydd; E. R. Evans, Talsarnau; R. Richards, Harlech R. C. Anwyl, Pennal; w. R. M. Wynne, Llanegryn and John Roberts, Towyn; with Messrs. Robert Jones (coenty clerk) J. Morris Jones (surveyor) Major Best (chief constable) and John Richards (county treasurer). THE LATE. QtTKEN. The Chairman said that before proceeding with tl business of the meeting he had one thing to say. Twelve months to that day the vice-chair- m an referred to the death of the late Dr. Edward J( jnes, which had cast such a dark cloud over the C( mnty. But that day they met under the shadow of a much darker cloud. He need not say that he re ferred to the death of their late Queen Victoria. Si e had lived to see kings and rulers come and go, ar they had almost come to regard her as their per, uanent head. It was difficult to realize, but stil; it was quite true, that the greatest ruler the wo tId bad ever seen, the ideal of womanhood, the mo' her of her people, was dead. She was at all tir ies able to mourn with them in their sorrows and re oice with them in their happiness. Their King hi tl said that he would follow in the steps of his m- Ither, and he wished him a long and prosperous re go. He moved i a vote of condolence with the R. Family in toeir bereavement and of congrat- ul. ation to the King on his accession to the throne. The Hon. C. H. Wynn, seconded the proposition, iich was carried, all the members standing. ABSENCE. A letter was read from Captain E. W. Kirkby, netting his inability to attend the meeting, as he still suffering from his wound received while ctive service in South Africa, and was unable alk. *> B&ECTION OF CHAIRMAN. .f t l u tiUC O*. » A<l and Mr E. H. Jonathan said that he had great pleasure in proposing the Hon C. H. Wynn, Rhug, to the position for the ensuing year. The first impression Mr Wynn had on them made them afraid of him. (Laughter.) But he turned out to be a hard worker and it gave him the greatest pleasure, although he differed from Mr Wynn sometimes, to propose him as chairman. Mr Wynn had descended from an old and ancient family, but that was not why he proposed him as chairmto. Mr Wynn had won the highest honour the Council could give him. (Hear, hear.) Mr Ffoulkes Jones seconded the proposition, which was unanimously carried. Mr Haydn Jones then vacated the chair, and congratulated the Hon C H. Wynn upon his appointment. The Chairman thanked Mr Jonathan for the kind way in which be bad spoken of him. Though he was not a member of a" mutual admiration com- pany"—(laughter)—he would like to express bis pleasure at seeing Mr Jonathan amongst them again after his rather serious illness. He ha i often voted ia the same lobby as Mr Jonathan, and often in the opposite lobby, and had always found him a good friend and a straightforward opponent. There. fore, the kind words used were doubly valuable to bim because it came from one he bad the greatest respect for. It had been his policy, and would be, he hoped, as long as he lived, that where once he had put his band to the plough be would not turn back. He did not know that, the Council had ever been afraid of him (laughter), but if so, he was pleased to hear he had wiped that fear away. It had no foundation. Perhaps he had been looked upon as an old Tory, but be was glad to know that they found that he was not such a frightful old ogre as might have been thought. (Laughter and applause.) He thanked the Council for the honour conferred upon him, and hoped to have health and strength to carry out his duties as chairman of the Council (applause.) Mr Parry Jones, proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Haydn Jones for his services as chairman during the past year. Mr W. Davies, Cae'rblaidd, having seconded the proposition, it was carried unanimously, and Mr Haydn Jones acknowledged the vote, saying that while his position was humble his services would be still at the disposal of the council, and he would do his best to improve the lot of the people of Merion- ethshire (hear, hear.) ELECTION OF ALDERMEN. The following members were elected aft alder- men bv ballotMessrs A. Osmond Williams, M.P., W. P. Evans, Festiniog Dr Roger Hughes, Bala; John Hughes, COt wen John Hughes Jones, Aber- dovey; Dr John Jones, Dolgelley; and Mr Haydn Jones. Towyn. VICE-CHAIRMAN. Mr John Evans, Barmouth, proposed that Alder- man W. P. Evans, Festiniog, be appointed vice. chairman for the ensuing year. Mr D. Griffith Jones, seconded, and the proposi- tion was agreed to without a disswntiment. QUARTERLY MEETINGS. The quarterly meetings of the Council were fixed for the following dates :-June 6th, Dolgelley September 5th, Blaenau Festiniog December 5th,' Bala March 13th, 1902, Dolgelley. ANALYST'S REPORT. The County Analyst reported that be bad re- ceived eight samples during the past quarter, one of which was of milk from which a small quantity of fat had been removed. Mr Alan Murray reported that he had not received any agricultural samples and called attention to the neglect of the Council to take advantage of the Act. During bis wnole period of office be had only received four samples, and the last was received in January 1895. Mr Haydn Jones said that it was the fault of the public if they did not send samples. In reply to the Chairman, the Chief Constable stated that proceedings were taken in a case of adulteration of whisky, and a conviction obtained. The analyst had reported that the milk case was not one for prosecution. FIANCE COMMITTEE'S REPORT. Councillor William Davies submitted the report of the Finance Committee, which recommended payments of bills in respect to the maintenance of main roads, salaries, cost of Comity Council elec- tion and police pav, amounting to lis 3d. Exchequer contributions to the various Lmons were recommended for payment amounting to £2882 8s Id; the sum of £185 13" lOd to the District Council; moieties of salaries of oftl-ialf and similar sums due to the urban councils, Pi fit 19s 6ti. The total sum voted for payment was f 7 145 14, 6d, as compared with £4752 8s lOd for the last quarter, and £7,193 9s 8d the corres- ponding quarter of last year. The Committee further recommended (1) that should there be a deficiency in the police pension fund at the close of the present financial year, viz., the 31st March, 1901, the amount of such deficiency (if any) be trausferredfrom the county fund to the credit of the Police Pension Fund ;(2) that a county rate of 4d in the £ be made, assessted, and levied fur the half- year ending 29th September next, and that the same be made payable follows2d in the £ on 7th May. 1901, and 2d in the £ on 7th August, 190i; (3) that a rat-e of £ d in the £ be made, assessed, and levied under the Welsh Intermediate Education Act, 1899, in respect of the local financial year ending the 31st Marc-n, 1901, as a contribution tawards the expenses uf carrying the Merioneth Inherruediate Ed;E«?beme into efT^et, such rate to become payable on the 7th May, ISOl. Mr Davies, in moving the udopt ion of the report. .stated that there -Wa&a.balance in hand on the -27 February (if Id rates .received £ iOoi Os 7d received from treasury, £3106 4s 2d other receipts, £6338 2s Gd; which, added to a balance in hand, made a total Is 7d. Th.otal payments were, £ 4233 18s 21, inc.Uidinc; £ '96 5s 9.1 tVr {miscellaneous bills; main roads local authorities. £608 9s 4d county survivor -for main, roads, leaving a balance in hand in February u £5,5393s 5d. The report was agreed to without a dissentient. MAIN HOADS C051.MITTKK. i r.e Hon C. H. v> ynn, chairman, submitted the report of the Main Roads Commii^ne, which Ye- eominended that the proceedings instituted against Airs Scoft, of Peniarthuciia. t'or not permitting stones to be taken for main road repair be withdrawn. Sai{-.factory terms havinsi been arrived at with Mrs Scott," the County Sur- veyor certifying that the main roads in the Pahs. Festini,.g. Towyn dis- tricts have been repaired and maintained to lJi, satisfaction during the quarter ending 31st March next, the Urban Councils for those districts be paid the following sums under their contracts viz Bala 20; Festiniog, £ 305; The committee submitted the following recommenda- tions: (1) That a sub-committee, consisting of Aldermen, the Hon C. H. Wvnn and Evan Jones and Councillor W. Ffoulkes Jor-.es, with the county surveyor, be appointed to inspect the footpath between the village of Llandrillo and the railway station and report, thereon to the next meeting of this committee; that all milestones on main roads in the county which have become effaced, and illegible, be repaired and made legible, and in all cases where milestones once "existed but have been removed or have disappeared, new mile- stones be put up; that, Tynygroes bridge be not taken over as a county bridge"; that the' Surveyor be directed to inspect Pennant Bridge, Llany- mawddwy, and report to the next meeting of this committee, that a stone wail be built against the bank of the new cutting made for the river at the Bryncrug bridge, to protect the same from being carried away; that the estimate of the County Surveyor of the cost of maintaining main roads and bridges in the county during >0 the ensuing Quarter, amounting to £1,000 be approved; that the report of the County Surveyor upon the main roads and bridges in the county be adopted that the footpath leading to the county bridge called Pontlliw, Llanuwcbllyr,, be repaired; that the con- sideration of the application of the Dolgellev Rural District Council that Aberartro Bridge, Llan- bedr, e repaired at the expense of the County Council be further deferred; the sub-committee appointed to inspect and report upon the main road near Griffin-terrace, Penrhyndeudraeth, having submitted their report, it was recommended that the main road be widened from the lower part of the encroachment to the National School boundary provided the necessary land be procured by the Parish Council; that the consideration of the rate of wages to be paid to the workmen on the main roads in the Edeyrniosi and Penllyn c^stficts be further postponed; that the appIicatide that the main road at the foot of Aberamffra .Jlill, near Barmouth, be widenel to ease a sharp bend in the road at that point be sot entertained that the con- sideration of the question of erecting bridges over the rivers Shervel aad Rhiwlach, Llanvmawddwy, be further postponed. The report was adopted. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor reported that the road from the Dovey Bridge,. Machynlleth, to Pennal was in a bad condition, owiag to the carriage of timber and bad foundation. He had put some 130 tons of macadam on, the worst parts of it. The stone- breaker was sent to the Edeyrnion district, and the steam roller from Dolgelley to Bala. There was some difficulty in getting stone from the Edeyrnion districts, as a great deal was wanted for the Holy- head-roadv The Chairman, in proposing the adoption of the report, said Mr Wynne, of Peniarth, had given the County every assistance in the reconstruction of the bridge at Bryncrug, and had spared the County a great deal of expense. He wanted a wall built to prott his land and the buttresses of the bridge. W. R. M. Wynne pointed out that twenty-one feet of bis land had been taken instead of eight feet and several large trees had been taken down. In order to protect his land, which was endangered well as the bridge. > -vishp.d a wall t r ~4S o De built. was decided, on the proposition of Mr Meyrick. Jones, seconded by Mr John Pugh Jones, to build the necessary wall at a cost of about £17. Mr Wynne said that it was necessary to remove a tree growing on a piece of land near the approach to the bridge, which belonged to a pauper llmatic. The matter was referred to the Main Roads Com- mittee to be dealt with. ABERAMFFRA ROAD, BARMOUTH. The Chairman said the Main Roads Committee had not decided anything with regard to the Aber- artro bridge. Referring to the Aberamffia-road and its proposed widening, he said that the Com- mittee feared that if the work was started it would entail great expense. The Committee re- commended the Council to leave it alone for the present. Aid. Lewis Lewis said the trustees were willing to give the necessary land free for widening it. So many accidents had happened at the spot that it was about time the road was widened. The Chairman said they were not aware of the information given by Aid. Lewis; and the matter was then referred back for further consideration. APPOINTMENTS. Messrs J. Hughes Jones, W. Jones, and J. P. Jones were appointed members of the Agricultural and Technical Education Committee of the Aberystwytb College. Prof. Alan Murray was appointed analyst of fertilizers and feeding^tuffs for the ensuing three years. The Asylum visitors were reappointed, viz., The Chairman, Dr Roberts, Dr Roger Hughes. The following were appointed representative governors on the County Governing Body:—Dr John Jones, Messrs Robert Richards, H. Haydn Jones, Dr Roger Hughes, W. Ff. Jones, Hon. C. H. Wynn, A. O. Williams, W. P. Jones, Morris Thomas, John Parry, W. P. Evans, D. Griffith Williams, and Andreas Roberts. Mr Osmond Williams, M.P. was appointed member of the Court of the University of Wales. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES. The following were appointed upon the Finance Committee: -Messrs A. O. Williams, J. Hughes Jones, Andreas Roberts, Lewis Lewis, William Davies, E. P. Jones, H. Haydn Jones, Morris Thomas, J. Pugh Jones, G. H. Ellis, William Jones, J. Meyrick Jones, Robert Evans, Griffith Price, W. E. Williamson, and W.W.Owen. Main Roads Com- mittee—Messrs John Parry, Evan Jones, Thomas Jones, Robert Roberts. D. G. Williams. D G. Jones, Owen Jones, E. R. Evans, John Evans, John Roberts, William Jones, William Ffoulkes .Jones, R. E. Roberts, and J. P. Jones. Standing Joint Police Committee:—Messrs D. G. Williams, R. E. Roberts, W. P. Evans, William Hughes, R. G. Pritchard, John Davies, J. Lloyd Jones, R. D. Roberts, and Dr Jones, Dolgelley. Sea Fisheries Committee Dr Robert Roberts and Mr J. Hughes Jones. MAINTENANCE OF MAIN ROADS. The Chairman, referring to the proposed scheme for the maintenance of main roads said the Com- mittee had already presented an exhaustive report which was chiefly the work of Mr Haydn Jones. It was only a draft scheme, though the Committee had made it as intelligible as possible, not only for the members of the Council, but for those who might tender for the maintenance and repair of the roads. The invitation of tenders would show whether the County was paying too much at present for the maintenance of main roads. But if the scheme did not prove satisfactory he had no intention of letting the matter drop so easily, but he would endeavour to find a more workable scheme. He thought the thanks of the Council were due to Mr Haydn Jones for the report which he proposed should be adopted. Mr Price, Pennal, seconded the proposition. Mr John Thomas proposed that the matter be de. ferred for three months for further consideration. Mr Jonathan thought the report showed great ability, but it was so elaborate that he feared it would deter people from tendering The Chairman said that the specifications for tenders would be modified. The scheme was now adopted provisionally, and a committee, composed of the following, was ap- pointed to carry it out, namely, The Chairman, Messrs W. Davies, Cae'rblaidd; Haydn Jones, Lewis Lewis, T. Jones, Brynmelin; Evan Jones, and D. G. Williams, all the districts of the County bciag re- presented. THE GLAXDOVEY RAILWAY BRIDGE. Mr Morris Thomas stated that Mr W. Jones, Aber- dovey, the convener of the committee, appointed to consider the Cambrian Railways Bill now before Parliament, in relation to the bridge over the Dovey near Glandovey Junction, had been unable to attend to the matter owing to the death of his daughter. It was a subject of great controversy. The Dovev was the most important river in Mer- ionethshire. There had oeen five times as much traffic, on the Dovey, which was the only navigable river in the county, than at Barmouth, where the Company had erected a new draw-bridge. It served a liarge district with a large population, and in former years the slates from Pennal and Corris, and the minerals from Dvlife were sent down that way to the ,sea. The Cambrian Railwav had stopped the traffic for the present, but who" could speak of the future. Formerly, a railway ran from Corris to Derwmlas, but when the Cambrian* Rail- ways were'constru.ctecl the|old railway was taken up, and the river traffic decreased with the result that the bridge was very little used. They did n>t like to see the public rights over-ridden by the-Railway Company. He thought that the Council should do everything possible to prevent the pressed encroachment._ The Cambrian Railways had nut been an unmixed blessing. The Council were aware of foreign, competition, and they conld not know what would occur if the water wav 'was closed. He asked the Council not only to pass a strong resolution, but to contribute a certain sum (If money to oppose the Bill in Parlianiejit- if necessary, and he proposed a resolution to that v-ibjct. The Clerk said that according to law it was too to contribute a sum of money to oppose the iiill, as the time for giving notice of opposition had passed. Mr A. Osmond W illiams, M.P., said that lie and Col. Pryce Jones, M.P., bad taken the precaution of olockmg the Bill. A resolution as proposed would greatly strengthen his bands in the matter. It was decided to protest against the closing of the bridge, on the ground that it would seriously idfect the rights or the public to the free navigation of the Dovey: to ask the county member fo oppose the Lill and seek the assistance of the other Welsh members, and to forward a copy of the resolution to the Heard of Trade, ARERDOVEY COMMON. A letter was read from the Towyn and Aced dovey 1 rban Council seeking the Council's assist- ance in protecting the public rights iii Common. Mr Haydn Jones stated that since that letter had been written, the commoners had asserted their rights, and no proceedings were taken. He pro- posed that the letter be acknowledged and the Urban Council advised to apply again should the infeivention of the County Council be thought necessary. The proposition was agreed to. This concluded the business, and the Council rose.
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LLANGEITHO. Y TYMHOR HAU.—Mewn colofn arall geilw Mr Thos. Jones, Post Office, Tregaron, sylw at ei 11 1 y ragorol o hadau newydd o bob math —hadau amaeih- yddol ac hadau gc-rddi. Os am ddewisiad diail taler ymweliad prydlon a masnacbdy Mr Jones, yr hwn sydd bellach yn hen gyfarwydd a'r hyn sydd-yn taro yr ardaloedd hyn oreu. Mae vn hysbys. i'r I I gymydogaeth eang hon fod hadau Mr Jones yn mourn llwyr foddlonrwydd bob blwyddyn. SOMETHING NEW.—Messrs Edward Evans and Company, Merchants, Tregaron, have intro* duced into the market three new washing machines which cannot fail to gain public favour and, be generally adopted as soon as their merits are made known. One of these, the '-Western Queen Washer," a cut of which will be found in another column, is considered to be without a rival for all kinds of washing purposes. It does its work iia, a most perfect manner without the aid of a washing board, and it works so easy that it does not cause the least fatigue in handling it af ier many hours work. The machine will wash few pieces at a time or many, and that with equal satisfaction. Another important feature of the machine is that it does not require the heating and handling of a greater quantity of water than is necessary for the thorough cleansing of the fabric. This washer is built with a view to durability and compactness and is easy to keep clean. The Columbia Washer," which is also made in round or square style, is considered to be a flrst class machine in every particular. This machine is so constructed that it can stand every pressure and will last for years. The featuro of this washer is the improved Pin Head whicn is made sf malleable iron, and the- post which is turned out of wrought iron and firmly secured to- gether and all heavily galvanized, will last a life- time, while with other machines of similar make aremadeogwood, aridare the first parts to give way. The post on "The Columbia Washer" does not pro- trude under the Pin Head to entangle the clothes and, caasing rents iai worn places. At Iew pieces cam. be washed at a time when desired, as well as a tub full, as the weight of metal Pin Head and Post adjusts itself to amount of clothes in machine, having a coil spring on upper part of Post to give pressure according to the amount of clothes, while with other machines the wooden head floats on top of tne water, so that a few pieces cannot be washed successfully. The holes foff pins in Pin Head are made flaring and wifchr three raised edgo- ™ ths*. when Pins are wedged it locks t. EO matter how dry thetl. introduced is the they Benbow Rotaiy Washes JK qui*e a marvel as regards perfection and durability. This washer has no elutches, springs or triggers to break or get out of order. it will run forward and backward and goes so easily that a child can work it. The balance wheel as in the rear out of the way and is Hot fixed in aay way to the cover. All the machines are stronly built and well finished.
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