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ABERYSTWYTH.
ABERYSTWYTH. County Court. On Thursday, April 25th, before His Honour Judge William Evans. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATE. The adjourned case of T. D. Owen, Tre'rddol, who sued Jane Jones, widow of Richard Jones, also of Tre'rddol, for £13 odd for goods supplied, came on for decision. Mr Vaughan Edwards (from the office of Mr Hugh Hughes), was for the plaintiff, and Mr William Davies (Messrs Smith, Davies & Co.), was for the defendant. The Judge at the previous Court, referred the case to the Registrar for enquiry as to the estate left by the deceased. Mr Edwards now formally made appli- cation for judgment, as against the estate and for payment of the amount by weekly instalments of 5s.-His Honour gave judgment according to the application. A DISPUTED WILL. In the case of Ann Mariah Lewis against John Stephens, Mr A. J. Hughes appeared for the plain- tiff, and Mr J. S. Pritchett (instructed by Mr W. Jones Hughes), for the defendant. Mr Hughes, in his opening statement, said this was a remitted action from the Chancery Division of the High Court. Unfortunately, it was a family dispute. The plaintiff is the wife of David Lewis, Gelli- dywyll, near Devil's Bridge, and she was natural daughter of sister of the defendant, John Stephens, of [Troedrhiwsebon, Cwmrkeidol. The action was brought to recover P-100 due to plaintiff under the will, dated May 22, 1879. of John Stephens, father of the defendant. The real question at issue was, who purchased the farm called Troedrhiwsebon. upon which the amount claimed under the will was a charge. John Stephens, the elder, had been in possession of Troedrhiwsebon Farm, which was a part of the Gogerddan Estate, for many years. In 1875 he interviewed Mr Fryer, the agent, and on the 28th July of that year, an agreement was entered into for the purchase, but as to who exe- cuted that agreement—whether it was John Stephens, the elder, or John Stephens, the younger —he (Mr Hughes) could not say at present. On the 27th November, 1875. an agreement was entered into between father and son, which was to the effect that defendant was to inherit and have possession of Troeirhiwsebon after the next crops had been harvested on condition that he paid £200 sterling at the time of taking possession of the farm to his father. The conveyance by the Gogerddan trustees to the defendant was dated November lltb, 1875, and he (Mr Hughes) sub- mitted that that conveyance bad been drafted by the defendant's solicitors, submitted tothe vendors, and excepted, but there was a delay in completing the purchase. And he would suggest that the reason for this was that John Stephens had not the £ 750 to purchase the property, and he borrowed J:40, and that Z400 formed a portion of the E750 paid for the property. This P,400 was got by John Stephens, the younger, and fill OT abSut 27th December, 1875, the purchase was completed by him. The plaintiff was now 32years of age, and until eight or nine years ago worked as servant at Troedrhiwsebon. John Stephens, the elder, died August 9th, 1879, and the agreement of 27th November, 1875, was never carried out. His widow continued t. occupy the farm until August, 1899, when she also died. For some time before her-death she was in a feeble condition, and find- ing the responsibility of the farm too great for it, she sold the bulk of it, on nine months' credit. Within a iew days of the expiration of the credit she died, whereupon the defendant took possession of the sale books, collected the whole of the money and possessed himself of whatever personal estate Mrs Stephens had. Defendant lived on at the farm for some years after his death, and afterwards married and left home. In the terms of the will of John Stephens it was evident the old man considered he had an interest in Troedrbiwsebon at the date be made his will, and ignoring the legal estate being in his son, relied upon the understanding that existed and was continued between himself and son according to the agreement of 1875. By his will, John Stephens, the elder, bequeathed the farm of Troedrhiwsebon after the death of his wife to his son John, his heirs, and assigns, with the house and property, on condition that he paid P,100 to his daughter Maryaret, and P,100 to his grand-daughter, Ann Maria Powell (the defendant.) Of this docu- ment, the defendant was perfectly familiar, and he gave effect to the will in so far that he allowed the late Mrs Stephens to continue in possession of the farm up to the time of her death.—The Judge said the agreement of November 27th, contemp- lated that the property was really the property of deceased. If that was so, could it not be assumed that he paid the full purchase money.—Mr Prit- chett My case is that the defendant found the whole of the purchase money.—Mr Hughes said whether the mortgage was negotiated by the de- fendant for his own personal use or on behalf of his father he was unable to tell. But he thought it was common ground that at the time of the pur- chase in 1875 the late John Stephens had in his possession a sum of over C350.ITr Pritchett said it was not common ground. The real question was where the P.350 came frt)rii.Alr Hughes replied that even assuming defendant paid this Z350, he paid it under the terms of agreement of 27th November, 1875. Defendant acted as agent for his father, and the extent of any equitable interest thefather had in the property should be entitled to charge so much as interest would bear in favour of plaintiff.-Plaintiff was then called, and gave evidence in support of the claim. She said she had beard her mother say that John Stephens (the elder) had sold the sheep to secure P,350 toward the purchase of the farm,—Mr Pritchett. for the de- fence, pointed out that the title deeds of Troe lrhiw- seboti were in the name of the defendant, an.1 he became personally liable for a mortgage of P,400.- Mr Hughes now put in the agreement with the Gogerddan Estate for the purchase of the farm. which he said was made out by himself, and was made with John Stephens, the father.—John Stephens, the defendant, was then called. He said the sum of £ 400 was secured on mortgage for the purchase of the farm. and he (defendant) provided the balance He got P,150 from a Mr D tvid Davies. P,70 from his wife, and £40 from his brother. Healso had "90 himself, which he had earned by hauling lead ore from the mines. After he left the farm, at the time he got married, he agreed to allow his mother to remain in possession, she promising to pay the interest on the amount of the purchase, and also to lend him assistance at Pantmawr. whither he had gone, wi-e-i he required it. His father bad not procured E350 by selling sheep. The sheep belonged to his brother, who sold them, and devoted the monev to his own purposes In cross-examination Mr Hughes put in a document, bearing defendant's signature. Defendant, how- ever, said he did not rf-member having signed it, although he admitted the signature was very much like bis own. The document was signed a few days before the farm was purchased. It stated, My son, John Stephens, at present residing with me at Troedrhiwsebon. is to inherit and have possession of the farm of Troedrhiwsebon, at present my property, after the next crop has been harvested, and I have a house ready to remove into as dwelling for myself and wife." He used his father's horses for hauling, and was allowed to have all the money he earned that way. He also worked on the farm but received no wages for that. He did not. think of adrling" junior" to his name when be paid the money into the bank. He was quite certain be had a sum of zC90 on deposit in the National and Provincial Bank in 1875. which he took out to pay the deposit in connection with the purchase of the farm. He was not aware of his father's will until about six months ago. His mother was engaged in an action at Aberystwyth County Court in 1897. He then instructed the solicitor on her behalf. He did not know anything about the will then.—Rev Edward Stephens, vicar of St. John's, Tonvrefail, Porth, brother of the de- fendant, said he purchased the farm. He was not particular whether it was for himself or his brother. His brother paid the deposit money, He lent his brother two sums of £ 20 a short time after the sale, which had not been repxid. He was also surety for his brother for P,150, the note for which was renewed in 1881.-Cros.examiner1 by Mr Hughes: Witness said he was not aware of the will until these proceedings. He had heard of a will, by which he thought his brother John was to receive £ 150—Ellen Stephens, wife of the defend- ant, proved lending her husband £ 70, which she had received from her mother. This sum was devoted to the purchase of the farm.—Thomas Powell, Pencarreg, brother of the p-evious witness, said he remembered his mother giving £70 to his sister. He understood that the money was to be nsed in purchasing Troedrhiwsebon. Frances Jenkins, Blwcca, said she remembered defendant's mother telling her after her husband's death that her son was the owner of the farm, he having come into it because he and his brother purchased it.—Evan Davies, Minrheidiol, formerly servant at Troedrbiwsebon. said he had heard the late Mrs Stephens sav that John, her s;n, was the owner of the farm.—His Honour, in his judgment, said he could find no beneficial interest in the testator as far as Troedrhiwsebon was concerned at the time of making the will, and would give judg- ment for the defendant.—No costs were applied for. EXTRA SERVICES. Elizabeth Atkins, laundress, sued Miss Rhodes, of Caerleon House School for ZI 9s, wages due.—Mr W. P. Owen, who appeared for the plaintiff, said she was employed by Mrs Newton, the defendant's sister, as laundress for a ladies' school at the wages of Zl per week. On the 23rd February she was usked to act as nurse for two young ladies suffering from German measles, and for ten days she acted j in that capacity. During that time she bad to stay up with the iw > imalids every night, and had to keep the tires goi!;g. bue now asked for the sum of 14s 6d in addition to her wages, for the nursing, and for the extra coal biiriit.-Defeii(lant bar. paid 13s 3d into Court.-Aliss Newton, who appeared for the defendant, said plaintiff occu- pied a cottage, which was used as a sanatorium in case of any infectious disease at the school. It was understood that plaintiff was K> act as nurse in such cases, and the week's Jwashing was then sent out to the laundry.—Plaintiff said she washed for four girls during the time she was nursing, Miss Newton said all the washing except that of the two girls who were ill was sent out to the laundry.- The judge said there was nothing in the plaintiff's engagement that she was to act as nurse, and he would therefore give judgment for another 10s in addition to the 13s 3d paid into court.
A Welsh Nurse at the War.
A Welsh Nurse at the War. INTERESTING INTERVIEW WITH MISS CONSTANCE LLOYD As briefly stated in our last issue, Miss Edith Con- stance Lloyd, sister of the Rev J. E. Lloyd, curate of St. Michael's, arrived at Aberystwyth on Wednes- day in last week from South Africa, where she had been engaged for the past twelve months as nurse on the staff of the Welsh Military Hospital. A few days ago a representative of the Gazette called upon Miss Lloyd, and was favoured by her with some interesting experiences which came under her notice in that country during that eventful period. Miss Lloyd left England on March 16th, 1900, and on arriving at the Cape proceeded to Woodstock, where she was engaged in her profession of nurse at one of the Military Hospitals, pending the establishment of the Welsh Hospital. The latter Hospital was first stationed at Springfontein, in the Orange Free State, and there it remained for three months doing its humane work. The victor- ious British Army had, in the meantime, swept on to Pretoria, and all the staff were eager to follow in its wake. The opportunity to press their claims came one day, when General Sir J. Hills-Jobnes, the gallant and worthy squire of Dolaucothy, in Carmarthenshire, passed through Springfontein, on his way to join Lord Roberts. The surgeons waited upon him, and told him that they desired to be removed to Pretoria. Sir Hills-Johnes wired to Lord Roberts, and in a few hours came a return message from the Surgeon-General telling the staff to hold themselves in readiness. The next morning' Lord Roberts himself wired, directing the Welsh Hospital to remove to Pretoria immediately. The order was quickly complied with, and the Hospital remained at the metropolis of the Transvaal until it was disbanded in the second week of October last. Miss Lloyd and her sister then transferred their services to the No. 2 General (Officers) Hospital at Pretoria, of which the latter is superintendent, and is still engaged there. Speaking of the part played by the Welsh Hospital in the care of the sick and wounded, Miss Lloyd said they had a great deal of work to do while at Springfontein, and also for some time after their arrival at Pretoria. Conveys came in at all hours of the day and night, and some idea of the magnitude of the work might be gathered from the fact that the Hospital contained 200 beds, and all of these were occupied. Questioned as to the character of the cases, Miss Lloyd said the majority were cases of enteric. Dysentery was also prevalent, and they had a fair share of surgical work to do in cases of wounded soldiers, several successful operations being per- formed by Dr Lyn Thomas. Had you many deaths among your patients,' asked our representative. No we had only four at Springfontein, and two of those were brought in in a dying condition while we had only one death at Pretoria. While at the Officers' Hospital two deaths also occurred there. Miss Lloyd, in reply to a further question, said she could not give the exact number of cases treated at the Welsh Hospital, but there must have been hundreds in all. The conversation then turned to the damaging charges -cently made by Mr Burdett-Coutts as to the hospital accommodation provided for the sick and wounded. Miss Lloyd said she could only say that the- Commissioneis appointed by the Govern- ment visited their Hospital at Pretoria, and seemed very pleased with the arrangements. They also congratulated Professor Alfred Hughes, who was then in charge, upon his work there. I Lord Roberts bad said it was an excellent hospital, and he had no fault to find with it in any way. The Hospital Inspector had also expressed the opinion that it was one of the best-equipped in the field. Is the pressure on the hospitals diminishing ? Yes, insteadjof having thirty cases at the Officer's Hospital as we had a few months back, there were only nine when I left, and these were fever cases chiefly. Did you meet many Welsh soldiers out there? Yes, the Welsh Volunteer Regiment, under the command of General Barton, was stationed at Pretoria for some time. Our hospital was situated close to the railway, and one afternoon we heard a lot of cheering. On going out we found that the Walsh Volunteers were just coming in by train, and having seen the Welsh Dragon flying with the Red Cross above our Hospital, this gave rise to the cheering. Next day we were favoured with a visit by four of them. They were rather dilapi- dated and looking the worse for wear, having been engaged in the fighting in the vicinity of Macha- dodorp. They remained encafuped close to Pretoria for two or three weeks, and then marched on to Olifantsfontein. Miss Lloyd was asked her opinion as to whether hospitals, organised by private enterprise, such as the Welsh, were equal inefficiency to the Army Hospitals. She replied that the" Tommies" pre- ferred the private hospitals, because the nursing was not on strictly military lines. After tea time in Military Hospitals the patients got nothing to eat until next morning unless they kept some of the rations supplied them at tea. In the Welsh Hospital, however, they gave them supper. A Coldstream Guards corporal, when questioned on the same point, remarked, We are all Welsh when we are sick." The staff of the Welsh Hospital consisted of ten sisters, seven dressers, two assistant surgeons, and two head surgeons. Of these, one of the head surgeons (Prof Tom Jones), and his assistant (Dr Davies), and his dresser (Mr Eames) together with Sister Sage, died in South Africa, while Prof. Alfred Hughes died within a few days of his return to this country. All these deaths, said Miss Lloyd, were severe blows to the staff, and added to the difficulties which they had to surmount. All the surgeons, the dressers, and two of the sisters went home on the disbandment of the Hospital. Miss Lloyd and her sister and another nurse went to the Officers' Hospital at Pretoria, while the three other sisters went to Krugersdorp, near Johannesburg, they being the first to work in that district. The hospital was favoured with visits from several distinguished personages, continued Miss Lloyd. La/ly Roberts was a frequent visitor, as also was Lord Roberts, and amongst others were Generals Buller, Pole-Carew, Barton, and Baden- Powell. I understand that you also fell a victim to enteric, Miss Lloyd ? Yes, I Lave been in hospital, with the exception of five days, since the second week in October, first with dysentery and then with enteric. Miss Lloyd further explained that she was now home on three months' sick leave to recuperate, and intending returning at the end of that time to again take up her duties. Miss Lloyd had many interesting incidents to relate of those with whom she came in contact. A lieutenant, who was at one time a patient at the Hospital, had written in her autograph book the well-known dop-gerel, commencing with Taffy was a Welshmen." To these he added the following lines:— But I came to Taffy's house Sick, and sore with pain Taffv nursed and ifloctoreci me, And made me well again. And, as if in a burst of gratitude for the care and kindness bestowed upon- him, he ended his con- tribution with the following comment, which he described as "author's n"te":—The first verse though popular superliii, is considered by the best authorities to be untrue. The autograph book contains many other inter-, esting entries, but the one upon which Miss Lloyd places the highest value is that of the redoubtable B P." The coat, of arms of the Baden-Powell family bears a Welsh inscription, and upon this the gallant general has made a smart wit. The entry is as follows :—" R. S. S. Baden-Powell. Ar Nyd y Pwll Pyd y,' which some people translate to mean, Where there is a Powell there is safety." 1. and I ought to know, say it means, Where there is safety there is Powell-and small blame to me." Although he does not speak the Welsh language, General Baden-Powell is proud of his Welsh (l sen t. Had you any Boers amongst your patients in hospital ? was a question put to Miss Lloyd. Yes," she replied, I had six Boer patients under my charge when I first went out to the country at the Army Hospital at Woodstock." What was your impression of them ? When they first anic to hospital they were very sulky and would have nothing to say to any- body. Before many days were over, however, they became more amenable and, indeed, grateful fortbe treatment they received. What, seemed to astonish them most was the fact that the sisters were kind to them. and one of them told me, Me no under- stand English lady. The British officer kill me and the sister cure me." Miss Lloyd added that when their time came to be removed the Boers were quite sorry to leave the Hospital, which, perhaps, was only natural, seeing that they were then taken as prisoners to Greenpoint, near Capetown. While on the staff of the Woodstock Hospital, Miss Lloyd said she also had charge of a ward of enteric patients from Ladysinith, and one of the most pitiful scenes she witnessed was the sight of those poor, half-starved men being brought in. The conversation again turned to the Boers, and in reply to a question, Miss Lloyd said she was acquainted with some very nice people who kept a farm just outside Pretoria. The husband had surrendered his arms, although he had at the time one son who was a prisoner with the English. She had since heard that this man's farm had been burnt down, because he harboured Boers who were still fighting. What is the feeling of the Boers who are still living in Pretoria 1 Some are slightly reconciled to the situation Most of the women are still very bitter to the- English, a great deal more so than the men. Did you meet any Boer celebrities at any time. While at Johannesburg I saw Mrs De Wet brought in, and she was placed in the refugee camp with the other women. Capt Myburg Kruger, a great grand-nephew of Ex-President Kruger, was a constant visitor at our hospital. He is a loyal subject, and a captain with the Imperial Yeomanry Scouts, and now belongs to Baden- Powell's Constabulary. I also met Miss Eloff, who lives with Mrs Kruger. Mrs Kruger is now a great invalid, and never appears in public. Another person I met at Pretoria was Mrs Louis Botha, who does all she can to assist the British officers. Mrs Lucas Meyer lives at Pretoria, but I did not see her. She is very bitter towards the English. Mrs Piet Botha on or.e occasion endeavoured to reach her husband, who was outside Pretoria with his commando, dressed in the uniform of a sister, her object being to supply him with information. She was detected in the act, brought back, and after- wards sent over the border. Miss Lloyd spoke highly of the kindness of the members of the Cape Cambrian Society, composed entirely of Welsh people residing at Cape Town. To them the Welsh Hospital was indebted for the flag emblazoned with the Welsh dragon which floated in the breeze with the Red I Cross flag. The members also collected a sum of P.50 to erect a monument over the graves of four of the staff who died at Springfontein, and contributed another £ 50 toward the hospital itself. The sisters were also entertained by them one evening at Dick's Cafe, Cape Town, when they met a large number of Welsh people. Another gentleman to whom the staff owed a debt of grati- tude was Mr Price, railway traffic manager at Cape Town, and a native of Neath. Through his kind offices parcels consigned to the Hospital were always forwarded with dispatch, when, otherwise, it would have been most difficult to get them. Did you meet many Cardiganshire men in South Africa? Yes, -I met two brothers of Mr Davies, tailor, Bridge-st., Newcastle Emlyn, who keep a similar business on a large scale at Cape Town. Others I met were Mr Williams, son of the Farmers' Arms, New- castle Emlyn, and a brother of Mr Denis Davies, of the National and Provincial Bank, Aberystwyth. both of whom are employed at Cape Town. One of the hospital staff, Sister Jones, was also a native of the Llanybyther district. She had been trained at the Manchester Infirmary, and came out with Prof Tom Jones. She is now at Krugersdorp Military Hospital. How do you contemplate the prospect of return- ing to South Africa," was the concluding question put to Miss Lloyd. The majority of returned soldiers seem to think that one experience is enough for a life-time." No doubt," replied Miss Lloyd, the lot of the soldier is a hard one, and he has many dangers and privations to undergo, but when the time comes I shall be prepared to return."
Cardigan Entire Horse Show.,
Cardigan Entire Horse Show. The Cardigan and TivysideShowof entire horses, under the stewardship of the Mayor and principal gentry and agriculturists of the district, was held at Netpool Field on Saturday last. Results:— Thoroughbred entire horse.-l, Mr Rees, Car- marthen, Dceside; 2, Major E. J. Webley Parry Pryse, Noyadd, Trefawr; Mr Wynford Phillips, M.P., Gervas. Roadsters.—1, Mr John James, Sychpant Stud Farm, Rhoshill, Bouncing Charlie; 2, Mr D. Evans, Llwyncadfor Stud Farm, Corsica II.; 3. Mr J. R. Davies, Court Farm, Cardigan, Comet IV. Entire cob, not over 15 hands—1 Mr Thos James, Myrtle Hill, Llechryd, Locksheath; 2, MrWoosnam, Woodfield, Pembroke, Faithful. Cai-tei-s-1, -Ilr Wynford Phillips, M.P., Pioneer j VI.; 2, Major E. J. Webley-Parry Pryse, Scarsdale Rocket; 3, Mr Thomas James, Myrtle Hill, New Peer. Entire ponies—1, Mr W. F. Lloyd James, Pant- saeson.
Llandyssul Horse Show.
Llandyssul Horse Show. The annual Horse Show was held at Llandyssul on Wednesday in last week, when there wast large number of entries in the different classes. The judges were Messrs W. J. Buckley, Penyfai, Llan- elly, and J. R. L'homas, Towyn; hon. treasurer, Mr. T. R. Nicholas, Lloyd's Bank; bon. sec. Dr. A. T. Evans, M.B. The following were the awards :— Entire Cart Horse—1st, Mr Thomas James, Myrtle Hill, Llechryd, New Peer" 2nd Mr David Davies, Blaenpistill, Llangoedmore, Cardigan, President Garfield." Entire Roa(-Ister-lst, Mr. J. C. Harford, Falcon- dale, Lampeter, Stcrtford Denmark 2nd Messrs David Evans and Sons, Llwyncadfor, Newcastle- Emlyn Corsica II." Entire Cob—1st, Mr Thomas Jones, Myrtle Hill, Llechryd, Locksheath 2nd, Mr Thomas Lewis, Llangeitho, Cardiganshire, Lord Ventry." Three-year-old Hackney—1st, Captain Stewart, Alltyrodyn, Oscar 2nd, Mr. J. James,Trefwtial, Cardigan, "jlldy Trustful." Two-year-old liicknev-lst, Mrs. Jacob, Cross- maen, IJantihangel," Dik"; 2nd, Mr D. Evans. Ffynonllewelyn, Black Bess." Yearling Hackney—1st, Mr D. Evans, Ffvnon- llewelyn, Alonzo 2nd, Mr W. James, Pengraig- wen, Cock Robin." Three-year-old Shire—1st, Mr Eber Evans, Gwar- coeducbaf, Lillie," 2nd, Mr E Davies, Wern- waenydd. Two-year-old Shire—Mr D. Evans, Ffynonllew- elyn,"Scott." Horse under Saddle—1st, Mr David Evans, Llwyncadfor, "Perfection" 2nd Captain Stewart, Alltyrodyn, Oscar." Cob under 15 Hands—1st. Mr J. James, Trefwtial, Lady Trustful" 2nd, Mr J. Williams, Plydfach, "Merry Lass Pony under 13-1 Hands-Ist, Mr D Evans, Llwyncadfor, Dandy Ribbons"; 2nd Mr J. G. Mathias, Neweastle-Emlyn, Bleeder." Turn-out in Harness—1st, Mr David Evans, Blaencil-llech 2nd, Mr. T. James, Trefwtial.
LLANWNEN.
LLANWNEN. VESTRY.—The annual Easter Vestrv was held on Wednesday, the 17th inst. when the Vicar, the Rev T. P. Lewis, presided. The balance sheet and statement of accounts were submitted and passed. The Vicar reappointed Mr T. H. R. Hughes, of Neuaddfawr, as his wotrden, and Mr David Thomas, Tynewydd, was unanimously reappointed the people's warden. It was also unanimously resolved that the following persons be elected sidesmen for the ensuing year. Messrs D. R. Jones, Llwyngroes; John Evans, Red Lion; David Thomas, Talgrwn William Lloyd, Tynllyn Herbert Davies, Felin- yraher; and T. John Jones, schoolmaster. Mr D. R. Jones, Llwyngroes, was appointed lay elector for the parish for the next three years.
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Cardiganshire Main Roads Committee. NORTHERN DIVISION. The quarterly meeting of the Northern Main Roads Committee of the Cardigan County Council was held on Monday afternoon at the Town Hall, Aberystwyth, Mr. Edward Jones, Talybont, (chair- man), presiding. There were also present Messrs Thos. Morgan, Ysbytty; Thomas Davies, Llangeitho; J. R James, Peithyll; D. Williams, Taliesin; D. Morgan James, Llanrhystyd William Evans, uwm- rheidol; Henry Bonsall, Bow Street; Rev. T. Mason Jones, Ysbytty D. Davies, Llanddewi Brefi-, D. J. Williams, Tregaron J. J. Bonsall, Llanbadarn C. M. Williams, E. H. James, and Robert Ellis, Aber- ystwyth; J. T. Morgan, Maesnewydd; Edward Jones, Talybont; Evan Richards, Penuwchfawr; J. M. Williams, Borth D. Morgan, Llanfihangel; and David Jenkins, Lledrod; with Mr H. C. Fryer (clerk), and Mr Roderick Lloyd (surveyor). ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. The first business was the appointment of chair- man for the ensuing year, and Mr Henry Bonsall1 proposed the re-election of Mr Edward Jones. He said his reason for doing so was that the tendency of public bodies was to elect officers for short periods only, and this had had a bad effect on the administration of county business. They nad changed their chairman year after year, and the consequence was there was no one responsible except the officials. It tended to throw the whole power of the administration of the roads and other important matters into the hands of the officials. He did not find fault with the officials. He did not think they could have a better set of officials than they had in Cardiganshire. But it was the principle he objected to. A greal deal of criticism bad been made during the past year on the condition of their roads. There was no man elected by them with whom they could find fault for the administration of their roads, and no man the ratepayers could come down upon The chairman was elected for one year. At the end of the year he went. Was it woith his while to take trouble to understand the whole business of the countv ? Was it worth his while to take the office of chairman for one year ? There was no honour, and he knew that at the end of the year he would be kicked out. The business of the county suffered thereby. It was said that there was a desire among certain of the members to occupy the chair. He had no desire to be chairman for a single year, and he did not think there was any member present who would like to be chairman for one year only. For this reason he begged that Mr Edward Jones, who had been a very good chairman, should be re-appointed for the ensuing year. The Chairman said he was greatly obliged to Mr Bonsall for proposing his name, but he declined to accept the office for another year. He believed in changing, and having a new chairman every year. (Hear, hear). Mr Thomas Davies then proposed Mr Thomas Morgan as chairman. Mr Morgan James: As a protest against the election of the. same chairman and keeping the same officers, in the same positions permanently, he seconded the nomination of Mr Thomas Morgan. On being put to the meeting, the nomination ÙL Mr Thomas Morgan was carried, and Mr Morgan suitably acknowledged the honour conferred upon him. MAINTENANCE OF ROADS. The surveyor (Mr Roderick Lloyd) reported that the expenditure on the main roads for the quarter ended Mar. 30th was £ 6727s6d, the length of road way under the committee's jurisdiction being 115 miles 890 yards. The total expenditure for the year on the roads was 9,2305 lls Id. the average cost. per mile being zZ19 18s 6d. The total cost the previous year was F,2185 2s 8d, and the average cost per mile P,18 18s 3d. The estimate of expenditure for the year ending Ladyday, 1902, is as follows:- Materials, £ 1542 10s; manual labour, £ 725; total, £ 2450, as compared with Z2400 for the previous year. ROADMEN'S DUTIES. A resolution had been placed on the agenda to authorise the additional payment of 6d per day to roadmen when employd out of their districts. The Clerk explained that this extra sum was al- ready paid the workmen, but no resolution had been passed by the committee or by the County Council approving of it. The district auditor, therefore, said it was necessary that a resolution be passed in the matter. Mr Morgan James said before the Council adopted or rejected this resolution it would be ad- vantageous to secure a few particulars from the surveyor as to the extent to which this practice of withdrawing men from their districts prevailed. He would like to know who were the workmen and for what length of time they were taken from their own districts to other districts The Surveyor said he was obliged sometimes to call men from their own districts toother districts, as labour was scarce. Some of the men also had only short lengths of road, which were in good con- dition, and when men were required elsewhere these were generally chosen. Mr Robert Eliis And this is the reward for their goodness, to be taken from home. Mr William Evans proposed that the 6d extra per day be granted according to the resolution. Mr Morgan James said he did not object to the increase of 6d, but be objected to the principle of taking men away from their districts. There was the case of the man employed on the piece of road from the seventh milestone te Allflwyd. During the past quarter he had been away eight weeks out of the thirteen, and that man could not properly .ook after the road. If the road was neglected, they could not blame the workman. Was it not possible for the surveyor to get additional workmen in those districts where they were required. The Surveyor: It is impossible. Mr J. T. Morgan said it was a strange thing to him that one man shonkl only have to repair a piece of road three miles in length, while in the upper part of the county the workmen generally had four, six, and eight miles to look after. Mr J. M. Williams And some eleven miles. Mr Morgan James: But I find that men from other districts have been taken away. Mr Henry Bonsall said he did not think Mr James understood the system upon which they worked in this county. When the steam roller was in one district, men from other districts were got to help, and when occasion required it this labour was returned. Mr Morgan James said the steam roller had not been on the Aberayron road for three years, and he did not see where they got the return. Mr Robert Ellis: Have you any cause to com- plain of the condition of that road ? Mr James said he bad, and instanced one or two cases. The road leading to the National School, Llanrhrystyd, was as if it bad been ploughed and harrowed. Mr D. J. Williams said it was almost impossible to get men to work for the money offered by the Council, viz., 2s 6d a day. After further discussion, the resolution to pay men taken from their districts 6d a day extra was unanimously carried. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor, in his quarterly report, said the roads generally were in a satisfactory state of repairs, and the majority of them considerably improved, but some of them, he regretted to say, were still very weak. To meet this he bad been compelled to make a slight increase of C50 in his estimate. His estimate of the probable expenditure for the year ended 30th March, 1900, upon main roads amounted to P,2,400, while the actual expen- diture was £ 2.305 11s Id., being less than the estimate bv k94 18s 6d. There had been a danger- ous landslip on the Devil's Bridge-road since the last meeting of the Council from Tynffordil to Dyffryn Castell, near the fourteenth milestone. It was about 180 feet long, with an average depth of about twenty feet. He had put up a temporary protection for the road, but inasmuch as it was on a dangerous part he strongly recommended that a retaining wall be built at once at a cost not to exceed £60 In accordance with instructions, he had taken Mr T. W. Powell's letter into consider- ation, and he found that 600 yards of new fencing was required around his property near Devil's Bridge. Mr Powell was willing to grant the land to widen the road on condition that the Council fenced in the two fields mentioned in his letter. He (the surveyor) hoped the Council would accept the offer, inasmuch as that part of the road was narrow for the traffic. Another part of the road was also very narrow, and as Mr Powell bad consented to give the required land he thought it ought to be widened. The estimate of the cost was E24. Repeated complaints had been made concerning .he retaining and protecting wall along Eisteddfa- r< ad at Bwlchnantyrarian, about 350 yards of the Rail being in a dilapidated condition and very dangerous for traffic. He suggested that 180 yards of new wall be built, and the remaining 170 be repaired at a cost not to exceed £40. His estimate for repairs to bridges during the ensuing year was £100. TYNFFORDD LANDSLIP. Regarding the landslip on the Devil's Bridge- road, the Surveyor stated it was situated *near Tynffordd Quarry. Mr J. M. Williams proposed, and the Rev. T.. Mason Jones seconded, that the work recommended by the Surveyor be carried out. Alderman C. M. Williams suggested that the matter be referred to a small committee to visit the spot. He thought they should consider the ques- tion of dismaining this piece of road, especially as they had taken over a piece of road from Ponter- wyd to Devil's Bridge. He proposed that a com- mittee be appointed. Mr Evan Richards seconded, and this was even- tually agraed to, the committee appointed being the Chairman, Messrs Wm. Evans, J. R. James, J. M. Williams, Evan Richards, and the Rev Gwmryn Jones. The matters regarding Mr T. W. Powell's land and the Eisteddfa-road at Bwlchnantyrarian were also referred to the same committee. LLANILAR BRIDGE, Mr Robert Ellis asked the Surveyor's opinion as to the safety of the bridge at Llanilar. It was stated that the planks had rotted, and a person living close by bad told him that it would certainly let a horse through if it was not repaired. The Surveyor It is safe for ten tons to-day. YNYSLAS ROAD. Mr J. M. Williams enquired whether any atten- tion was being paid to the Ynyslas-road. He bad received letters complaining of its condition, and it would be well to attend to it before the summer. The Surveyor said he had had men working on it for the past fortnight. To have it put in a proper condition, however, it should be macadamised all over. THE DEVIL'S BRIDGE. Mr Henry Bonsall asked whether the Devil's Bridge would be completed in time for the summer traffic. The Clerk said the inspector of the Local Gov- ernment Board was coming to inspect it on May lOSh ;(bear, hear). He (the Clerk) bad received two orrtfixree strong letters regarding the bridge that day.. Mr Percy Lobb, of the Devil's Bridge Hotel, objected to the closing of the bridge for repairs, as it womid be a very considerable loss to him, and hoped the'Council would provide ample accommoda- tiocfor all kinds of traffic. Dr Morgan, of Pontrhy- dygroes, had also written stating it was absolutely necessary to provide for vehicular traffic between Devil's Bridge and Pontrliydygroes. The feeling in the district was very strong against interfering with the traffic during the construction of the bridge. In reply to the Clerk. the Surveyor said the bridge would have to be closed for three months. Rev T. Mason Jones pointed out the great incon- venience which would be caused by stopping the traffic, and said the only way out of the difficulty was to erect a bridge at Botcoll. If they did not erect a temporary bridge, they would have to build a new bridge lower down than the present one, and abandon the original scheme. That, however, would incur more expense in getting foundations for the new bridge than the cost of erecting a temporary bridge. He was sorry the Council objected to the temporary bridge at the previous meeting, but they must have one, or else leave eight yards of the present bridge open for traffic. Mr Jones added that in June dozens of people went up to the mountains to gather the wool, and if the decision of the-Committee was adhered to it would be impossible to pass over the bridge with traps. He, therefore, proposed that they erect a temporary bridge at Botcoll, at a cost of P-60. Alderman C. M. Williams contended that Mr Jones' proposition was not in order. They went fully into this matter at the previous meeting. They twere told that the expense would be about £ 60, but they had no information as to whether they could go through the land which would be required on both sides of the river. A hint was given that they might have to pay for the roadway "from to the other road. They were then unanimous in recommending the Council not to erect a. temporary bridge, so notice would have to be duly given on the agenda before the decision could be rescinded. The committee had requested the surveyor to do all he could to expedite the passage of foot passengers and those on horseback. The Council had a perfect right to close the road without making any provision for passengers during the erection of a new bridge. Rev Mason Jones: But you are doing that now. Alderman C. M. Williams said the surveyor would do his best to accommodate all traffic by preparing a kind of raft. He thought, the inhabitants of the district should be prepared, having regard to the en 'rmous'expensethat was being incurred, to put up with a little inconvenience, especially considering that the heaviest traffic came from Aberystwyth during the summer months. Mr Henry Bonsall said he quite bore out what Mr Williams had said as to what transpired at the previous meeting. If the surveyor could assure them that the bridge would be completed in three months—which would be by the middle of July and before the stress of the summer traffic-it would he unnecessary to put up a temporary bridge. If it could not be clone, it was absoluteiy essential to have a temporary bridge. Alderman C. M. Williams said the Surveyor was quite certain that the work could be completed by the middle of July. The Chairman said according to the standing orders he could not put the Rev T. Mason Jones' proposition to the meeting, as no notice had been given to rescind the previous resolution. Rr-v Mason Jones said he was afraid it would take four months to complete the bridge. Mr Henry Bonsall thought they should have a definite assurance from the surveyor that it would be ready in three months. If it was not completed in time for the summer traffic there would be a devil of a row (laughter.) The discussion then ended. RAILWAY BRIDGES. The Clerk said he had received a communication from Mr Denniss, general manager of the Cambrian Railways Company, stating that be had seen Mr Collins (engineer) regarding the complaint made by t he committee as to the bridges withm their divisions. It was scarcely correct to say that water streamed off the bridges. In the case of three of them it merely dropped through, and as this had been going on since the line was made, it seemed rather late fin the day to make complaints. Mr Denniss added that the Rhydhir Bridge had been opened up and ashphalted. The Surveyor: And it is not, water-tight yet. Mr Henry Bonsall said it was no answer to them to suggest that the thing had been going on so long. All the more disgraceful to the Cambrian Railways Company for allowing it. Mr j. M, Williams said be passed under the bridge named the previous day after the shower, and it was not a bit better than'it was six months ago. He did not believe a word Mr Denniss^aid. He was a man he bad lost all faith in, and he did not believe he bad done anything. The water was still coming down, and boring between the stones on the road underneath. Further discussion followed^ Mr J. M. Williams stating he thought they should take out a summons against the Cambrian Railways Company. Mr Henry Bonsall said he was not in favour of taking proceedings. He thought they should work in harmony with large companies like the Cam- brian. But if their notices were not complied with they should certainly take steps to enforce them. Mr J. M. Williams said at their previous meeting they decided to take proceedings unless the bridges were attended to within a certain time. Alderman C. M.Williams proposed that the Clerk again write to Mr Denniss, pointing out that the bridges were still in an unsatisfactory condition, and unless attended to within a month proceedings would have to be taken. Mr Morgan James seconded, and the resolution was unanimously carried. SPEED OF MOTOR CARS. The Clerk said he had received a long memorial from the Auto-Mobile Club. It seemed thai, many County Councils bad passed resolutions begging the Home Office to restrict the pace of motor cars, and this club was anxious that the limit should not be made too strict. An exhibition of motor cars was to be held in London shortly, and the members were invited to pay a visit of inspection. Alderman C. M. Williams: If they want to make a good impression on the members they should send a motor car to convey them up to London. No resolution was passed upon the matter con- tained in the memorial. PRINTING, Mr Morgan James raised the question of whether the surveyor's report could not be printed and dis- tributed to the members a few days before the meeting. Then they could devote some attention to the matters contained therein beforehand. Mr D. Williams also thought it would be a con- venience to have such a report printed. Alderman C. M. 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