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Aberystwyth Rural District Council. The monthly meeting of this Council was held on Monday at the Board Room, Union Workhouse when there were present:—Mr Rd James, Henllys (chairman), presiding; Rev John Davies and Mr E. J. Williams, Ceulanymaesmawr; Messrs T. Jenkins, Cyfoethybrenin J. B. Morgan, Cynullmawr; John Bonuer, Llanafan; John Jones, Llanbadarn Upper; James Jones, Llanbadarn Lower; William Mason, Llancynfelin; Evan Jones and David Morgan, Llanfihangel Upper; David Davies, Llanfihangel Lower; Daniel Jones, Llangwyryfon; Daniel Morris, Llanilar; Evan Lewis, Lanrhystyd Haminiog; Rev J. M. Lewis, Llanrhystyd Mefenydd; Joseph Parry, Melindwr Richard Thomas, Tirymynach; Thomas James, Trefeirig; R. L. Thomas, Vaenor Upper; and M. D. Williams, Isssayndre; with Mr Hugh Hughes (clerk), E. Llewelyn (assistant clerk), and James Hughes (inspector of nuisances). A GENTLE HINT. Mr J. B. Morgan drew attention to the difference in the amounts expended by the Surveyors upon the roads in their respective districts. The amount expended by the Surveyor in his district was about half that spent in Mr Morgan Edwards' district. Mr Edwards explained that there was considerable traffic on the roads in his district, and a greater quantity of stone had bad to be procured and broken during the past few months.—Mr J. B. Morgan said he had nothing to, complain of against the Surveyor in his own district, but be thought he might also follow the example of the other dis- tricts, and increase the expenditure on some of the roads which were not in the best condition.—The surveyor (Mr Hughes) said he would take the hint. RHYDLAS BRIDGE. Mr Daniel Morris, as a member of the committee appointed to visit the place, stated that the appli- cation for a bridge at Rhydlas was a reasonable one. The bed of the river was paved, but some- thing would have to be done at the spot in any case shortly, as the present footbridge was almost rotten. He was given to understand, however, that the farmers of the neigbbourhood were not prepared to undertake the carriage of materials to the bridge.—Mr James Jones said it was evident the people themselves did not want the bridge, only the Council was pushing it upon them.—Mr Evan Lewis said he believed the local farmers would carry all the material required.—Mr David Davies proposed that they have a signed agreement with the Parish Council as to the carriage of materials.—The Rev J. M. Lewis, who said the bridge should only be construgted on that con- dition, proposed that the Surveyor prepare a plan and estimate of the cost of the bridge, without the cost of carriage.—Mr Daniel Jones seconded, and this was agreed to. CEULAN BRIDGE, TALYBONT. An estimate of the cost of constructing a new iron bridge over the Ceulan, at Talybont, together with plan, were presented by the Surveyor. The Surveyor said he had also secured promises of sub- scriptions from landowners interested in the bridge, amounting to £ 26.—Rev John Davies pro- posed that the plan be accepted, and that the Council subscribe a sum of £ 12.—Mr E J Williams seconded.—The Chairman proposed as an amend- ment that the Council contribute one-fourth of tl total cost of the bridge.—Mr T. Jenkins seconded. -Mr Davies withdrew his proposition in favour of the amendment, and the latter was then unani- mously agreed to.—Sir Pryse Pryse, Bart., and Mr Rees having promised to contribute one-fourth each of the cost of a wooden bridge, the Clerk was directed to write to them asking if their offer held good in regard to the iron bridge. BAD ROADS. A letter was read from the Cynnullmawr Parish Council, drawing attention to the disgraceful state of the road leading to Rhydypennau Board School, and to the Penvgarn Cemetery. Repeated com- plaints bad also been made to the Council of the very unsatisfactory state of the road leading to Tynrhos Farm, the Dolau road, and the Glanfread road, and it was hoped the Council would direct its Surveyor to do the necessary repairs. A letter was also read from the Cyfoethybrenin School Board complaining of the condition of the road leading to Rhydypennau School, the state of which interfered with the attendance of the children.— The Surveyor said the Rhydypennau road had been in a bad condition since the recent snow and heavy rains, but during the past week it had been much improved. He did not think there would be cause for any further serious complaints.—It was decided to write to the County Council asking them to have a fence erected on the road leading to Tynrhos Farm, and also to call the attention of that body to the muddy condition of Dolybont road leading over the river Lerry, and for which they are responsible. CXWCH COCH WATER. The Clerk reported that he bad not yet received any reply from the Parish Council as to the water supply of the above place, and it was now for this Council to decide whether they would proceed with the work themselves.—Mr David Davies said a meeting of the Parish Council was called for the previous Friday, but there was no quorum. Another meeting would be called this week, when be believed something could be done.—The matter was adjourned. THE BORTH AFFLICTION. THAT TROUBLESOME CULVERT. A letter was read from the Cyfoethybrenin Parish Council regarding the Local Government Board's communication upon the drainage of Borth. The Parish Council was of opinion that as the place was so open to the ravages of the sea, and the fall was only four inches in two miles, that such sewers as were suggested were impracticaple, and considered that the man appointed by the District Council to keep the present sewers clear would not necessitate anything further to be done, and would prevent any further complaints.—The Clerk said a further letter had been received from the Local Government Board, asking for the Council's observations upon another communication received from Mr R. Fielding, Borth. Mr Fielding, who wrote from Graystone, Cumberland, on December 30th, said he was informed on good authority that the Borth drain was again completely blocked since the reported repairs by the local authority, and that it bad con- tinued in that state for more than a week, or since the repairs were completed.—Mr J. B. Morgan: I propose that the Clerk write to Mr Fielding asking him to remain in Cumberland (laughter). It would save a good deal of trouble.—The Clerk: And the wife, too (renewed laughter).—Mr T. Jenkins said she was worse than Mr Fielding.- fbe Inspector of Nuisances said Mr Fielding's letter was only partly true. The sewer had never been blocked for more than three days, but it was true that it had been opened and not closed again for a week. One part of the troughing bad gone quite rotten, and in his opinion it would be better to relay that portion with cast iron pipes.—Mr T. Jenkins agreed with the Inspector. As soon as one part had been repaired another part went out of order.—The Chairman suggested that the Inspector should obtain the cost of the pipes, and also an estimate of the cost of extending the sewer to low water mark.—This was accepted, and agreed to. TALYBOXT WATER SUPPLY. A letter was read from Mr Daniel Hughes stating that at a joint meeting of the Ceulan and Cyn- nullmawr Parish Councils the question of the Taly- bont water supply was deferred for further consideration.—A petition, signed by a number of ratepayers in the parish of Cynnullmawr, was read, requesting the Council to make Talybont a special district and to charge all rents or rates for water in that district upon the consumers. BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS. The Clerk of the Cardigan County Council wrote drawing attention to the very great importance of bacteriological examinations being made by the most experienced and highly-qualified experts in all cases of doubt or uncertainty as to the specific fever or disease from which a patient is suffering. The County Council, therefore, appealed to this Council to make arrangements to nav the t", nr any bacteriological examinations which might be required in thei" district and to allow to medical practitioners full payment for any serum they might use for injection into patients suffering from diph- theria, when those patients were too poor to afford the cost.—The nature of the examinations and the expense involved not being sufficiently clear to the members, it was decided to ask the two medical officers to repoo upon the proposals of the County Council. PROPOSED FOOTBRIDGE. A letter was read from the Tregaron Rural District Council enquiring Whether this Council was prepared to pay one half of the expense of erecting a footbridge at Blaencwm, Crognant. which place was situated on the boundary between the two district,The matter was left to the district surveyor to report-upon. ENTERIC FEVER. Dr James reported a ease of enteric fever at Dol- ypandy, in the same house as the case reported on November 29th last. No children from the infected house were allowed to attend school. INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES' REPORT. The Inspector of Nuisances (Mr J. Hughes) reported having served notices upon the owners of Rhydfawr, Rhosygell, and Tanybank, Penllwyn, which places were in an insanitary condition. He had also served notices for a similar cause upon the owner of the Black Lion, Llanilar; Pentrellyn cottages, Llanilar; a cottage occupied by William Evans at Penygarn; and an old dwelling on the roadside at Penygarn. Tynyfron Fach, Llanilar, was in a state quite unfit for human habitation. Tynyfron Fach was in a very bad state of repair, with wet mud floors. No loft or ceiling, no windows to open, and only one bedroom, although the house was occupied by a large family. He had received a notification from Dr Rees, medical officer, that seven additional cases of scarlet fever had occurred at Bethel, Llangwyryfon. All were now in a convalescent state. Isolation in this part could not be carried out, and the use of disinfectants in these small cottages with their mud floors and ragged roofs was almost useless. The school was closed, and would be thoroughly disinfected before re-opening. A case of scarlatina had occured at Penrhiwfelen, Llanafan. The patient, a child, was recovering. The disease had been imported from South Wales. Having been notified by Dr James of several cases of scarlet fever at Llanbadarn, he visited the different houses, and gave orders for isolation and disinfectants. At a later visit, he found the patient had recovered, and the 'rooms, bedding, and clothng were disinfected. SOME VIEWS ON SANITATION. The Inspector, in his report said the old house on the roadside at Penygarn, which was now used for keeping cattle and a horse, adjoined inhabited house, The building was never intended as a cow- shed or stable, and was without any sort of drainage. It, therefore, caused a very bad nuisance, and the stench arising from the place was offensive. He had served six day notices on the owner and tenant.—It was stated that the tenant had made a request that he should be allowed to use the house as at present until March. -Mr Thomas James said if a nuisance was caused, the animals should not be allowed to occupy the place. Human life was more valuable than animal life.-Mr hichard Thomas said the same state of things had gone on for six years, and nothing had occurred during that time.—Mr James Jones: But you want to have two or three buried before taking any action.—Mr Thomas said if the man's cattle were turned out, he would have nowhere to keep them. He thought they could allow him to remain until March.—Mr E. J. Williams proposed, and Mr T. Jenkins seconded, that the man be allowed to keep the animals in the building until March next. This proposition was strongly opposed by several of the members, and Mr David Davies proposed that the inspector take the necessary steps to have the nuisance removed at once.—Mr Thomas James asked the Clerk for his opinion on the matter.—The Clerk s: il if this was a nuisance and dangerous to public Lealth, the inspector must have it removed. The inspector was answerable to the Local Government Board and the Council had no right to tell him not to take proceedings.—Mr Thomas It is not worse now than it was six years ago.—Mr Thomas James said they should not be guided by any feelings of sympathy or by family relationships in such matters. It was one of their weaknesses as a Council to shelter some people, and be hard on others. He had nothing against this man, but inasmuch as the place was a nuisance it should not be tolerated.-Mr R. Thomas But where is he to take his animals?—Mr T. James I That is a question of second importance I will buy them, and remove them to-morrow morning.— ReT J. M. Lewis How would it be if a fever broke out there after the inspector had reported?—Mr James Jones The Council would be responsible.— The Chairman said he was surprised that members of a body who were supposed to look after the sanitation of the Union should advocate that such cases as these should be passed over. They ought to support their inspector, let the results be what they may.—The discussion then ended, it being understood that the inspector would take his own steps to remove the nuisance.

Merionethshire Assizes. The Merionethshire Assizes were held on Wed- nesday, January 15th. at the Shire Hall, Dolgelley, before Mr Justice Walton. Mr Prys Owen, Aely- bryn, Dyffryn, was the high sheriff, and Mr J Chas Hughes, Dolgelley, the under sheriff. As there was no criminal case to be tried, the High Sheriff presented the Judge with a pair of white gloves. His Lordship, in a few words, addressed the Grand Jury, of which the Hon C H. Wynn (Rug, Corwen) was the foreman. He said that that was not his first, visit to the county of Merioneth, of which he had pleasant recollections, but it was his first visitas a judge, and he was pleased that it was marked by a total absence of crime. He thanked the Grand Jury for attending. Mrs Clark, Dolgelley, claimed damages from Dr J E Jones J.P. D.L., Dolgelley, for personal injuries said to have been sustained through the negligent driving of the defendant's servant.-Mr S Moss, M.P., (instructed by Messrs Lloyd George and George) appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Ellis Griffith, M.P. (instructed by Messrs Charles Hughes and Llcyd) represented the de- fendant. Mr Moss, in stating the case for the plaintiff, said that Mrs Clark was the widow of a former rector of Caerdeon, near Barmouth. After he" husband's death in 1880, she was compelled, as her means were limited, to take in boarders, and on the day of the accident four young Doys from the Grammar School and the schoolmaster of the National School were boarding. at her house. On the 19th January, 1900, Mrs Clark had been to Barmouth, and was returning t8 Dol- gelley by the 6 25 train. As she and some other ladies were walking down the bridge leading from the station, they heard something behind them. All, with the exception of the plaintiff, managed to get out of the way, but the defendant's trap knocked down the plaintiff, and so seriously in- jured her that'she was obliged to keep her bed for over seven months, and in consequence had to give up the practice of keeping boarders, on which she depended as her only means. The plaintiff wrote to the defendant, asking him whether be would re- compense her for the loss ,she had sustained by his servant's negligence. Some time after, the de- fendant's daughter went to her house with a letter in which was a ZS note, but no signature. After knocking down Mrs Clark, the defendant's horse charged through the window of a solicitor's office close by. Curiously enough, tremarked Counsel, while the defendant disputed the present claim, he promptly and voluntarily paid the solicitor for the damage done to the window.—Mrs Clark gave evidence in support, and Dr Hugh Jones, Dolgelley, and Dr Robert Jones, Liverpool, described the in- juries sustained by the plaintiff. In their opinion, although she was progressing satisfactorily, it would be from six to twelve months before she would be perfectly well from the effects of the accident.—Other evidence was given, and in the end, the plaintiff was awarded £250 and costs.

DINAS MAWDDWY. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL.—The montly meet- ing of the Urban District Council was held on Monday evening week when there were present- Messrs John Evans (chairman), John Davies, E H Davies, J H Bullock, John Jones, Robert Davies, David Evans, Thomas Davies. D. Philip Jones (assistant clerk), and M P Jones (collector).—The Assistant Clerk read a letter trom the Cardiff Cor- poration, enclosing a petition which the Council was asked to sign, in favour of an appeal being made to the Government for a grant toward a national museum for Wales. The matter was dis- cussed, the members being in favour of an appeal being made for a grant, but could not support the location of the museum at Cardiff, believing that it should be established at Aberystwyth.—The letter and petition were re erred to a committee for con- sideration and report.—A letter was read from Dr Morris (medical officer), who, at the previous meet- ing, had been asked tossend in his resignation. He now expressed regret for any remarks of his which might have given offence to the Council and offered an apology. The Council accepted the apology.— The Assistant Clerk reported he bad written to both the Merioneth and Montgomery County Councils as to their taking over Walton Bridge, and the road leading thereto. He bad received replies from both Councils, stating the matter would be laid be- fore their Main Road Committees in due course.— It having been reported that the bridge known as Pontybwllfa appeared to be in a dangerous state, owing to the river washing away the foundations, a committee was appointed to visit the spot. and re- port upon the best steps that could be taken to pre- serve the bridge.—The collector of the general dis- trict rate reported that with two exceptions all the rate had been collected. These two exceptions re- presented an amount of about Zl 7s between them, and he asked for the instructions of the Council.— It was decided that the clerk write to the persons in arrears, asking for payment by a oertain date. SCHOOL BOARD.—A meeting of the School Board was also held on Monday in last week. Present-Mr Thomas Davies (chairman), Mr G Griffiths, Rev R E Davies, Messrs E H Davies ,John Parry, Robert Williams, Robert Roberts, together with John Lewis (attend- ance officer), and D Philip Jones (assistant clerk). The attendances at-othe different schools were con- sidered, and it was found that there was a general improvement in each instance. There were still, however, a few bad cases, and the clerk was directed to send notices to the parents.—The water supply of Llanymawddwy School was again con- sidered, an-d it was decided to lay pipes for a dis- tance of about 80 or 100 yards with a cistern at the spring, to convey water to.the school. The committee appointed had previously reported that there was an ample supply to be had on land belonging to Dr Bradford, who had given permission to extract water from the spring.—It was decided to procure infant desks for AberangeH School and ordinary desks for Minllyn School.—His Majesty's Inspector having recently visited the schools, and having re- commended the purchase of certain books, charts. &c., it was decided that these be procured.

PONT LLANIO. A DANGEROUS SPOT.—Sir—It is surprising that what can be justly termed a dangerous spot on the roadside near this place is allowed to be unpro- tected all these years. I refer to that part of the road close to the Tivy Bridge on the right as you go to the station from Llanddewi. Mr Lloyd, the sur- veyor, knows the part I refer to quite well, and I feel sure that his attention need only be called to it in order to have some kind of fencing put up along- side of it. By so doing he will not only make accidents less possible, but also relieve the public of much anxiety from the dread of an untoward mishap.—PEDESTRIAN.

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DOVEY, MAWDDACH, AND GLASLYLI FISHERY BOARD. The quarterly meeting of the Dovey, Mawddach, and Glaslyn Fishery Board was held at the Police Station, Barmouth, on Thursday last. Dr John Jones, Dolgelley, presided, and there were also present: Dr Roberts, Festiniog (vice-chairman), Messrs Edmund Buckley, William Buckley, Morris Thomas, Corn's; John Davies, Duffryn D G Jones, Festiniog; John Evans and Lewis Lewis, Bar- mouth Edward Rowlands, Pennal John Jpnes, Beddgelert with Mr Oswald Davies (deputy clerk); MrR Barnett (assistant clerk), and Mr Evan Evans (water bailiff). FISHERMEN'S REPRESENTATIVE. The Clerk reported having received the return- ing officer's certificate of the election of Mr W Vaughan Thomas, Aberdovey, as a member of the Board, he being the fishermen's representative. ALLEGED POLLUTION OF THE MAWDDACH. The Mawddach keeper (David Swanson) reported that the river continued to be in a very polluted condition. It was caused by the discharge from the tail-race at the grinding mill at Gwynfynydd. Mr Hughes, the manager, was of opinion that the dam at the end of the tail-race was of no use and he (the keeper) quite agreed. It seemed to be filled up with pollution which flowed over into the river. There was a fair quantity of fish in the river. Fish was more plentiful in the Wnion, but seemed to be suffering owing to vermin. The cormorant was the worst enemy. The Chairman said there was no doubt that the river was more or less polluted, though it had been worse. It was a great pity, but at the same time it was essential that these mines and different works should be carried on. He did not know whether the Board might think it advisable to appoint a committee to go over the river and see whether there was any means that could be adopted of preventing pollution. He might say that he knew the managing director of the mine, Mr Wright, who was a thorough gentleman, and a thorough sportsman, and he was anxious to do all he could to prevent pollution. He was sure he would be willing to confer with the Committee as to the best means to adopt. Mr Morris Thomas proposed that the Chairman and Mr O. S. Wynne should go over the river and interview Mr Wright. Alderman Lewis Lewis seconded the proposition and it was agreed to. THE DOVEY RIVER. rn, e. ine uovey Jbailitt reported that the river had been very favourable to fishing, there having been high floods continually during the last three months, yet not so high as to damage the spawning beds. About the end of November be saw a lot of fish going up the river, and some above Dinas Mawddwy, and in the tributaries. During the last week he again saw salmon going up the river. He bad seen several fish having the appearance of having been eaten by others, and also having traces of diseases. On the whole the river had been very free from disease, very much more so than last year. Alderman Lewis said it appeared that the Dovey was suffering from poachers of a different kind. Possibly Mr Buckley could find a remedy. Mr William Buckley believed that it was only a case of diseased fish being eaten by rats and not by otters; but the Bailiff said he saw distinct traces of otters. THE DWYRYD. Dr Roberts read a report on the fishing in the upper reaches of the Dwyryd, which stated that the local Conservators bad employed two men to guard the waters, and with their assistance the river was kept pretty free from poachers. THE ARTRO. Mr John Davies asked why there was no report from the local conservators of the Artro. He had not heard a report on the Artro since he bad been a member. The Clerk was instructed to write to them at, the last meeting. It was decided to withhold the contribution due to the district until a report had been received. > SATISFACTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENT. INCREASE IN REVENUE. The Assistant Clerk stated that there was at pre- sent in hand £ 230 15s Id for distribution arafong the different districts, as compared with E159 5s lid. last year. The amounts taken for licenses in the various districts were as follows :—Dolgelley £52 19s 6d, an increase of F,17 9s on last year; Machynlletb, E120 13s 6d, increase of klO 18s Maentwrog, E35 19s, increase;of £7 5s Towyn, E44 13s, increase of £ 20; Llanbedr, £10, increase of £4 5s; Portmodoc, P,35 15s, a decrease of P,7 compared with last year. The increase in each in- stance had been due to the issue of tront licenses. The salmon license, rod, line and net, had de- creased, especially in the Dovey and Mawddach. The total number of trout licenses issued was 1,793, bringing in L89 13s, less five per cent commission for the sale. Dr Roberts asked whether these facts did not prove that people were taking advantage of the trout licenses, to the exclusion of salmon licenses. He was afraid that was the case. The Clerk added that the expenses during the year amounted to P.228 18s Id, leaving a balance to be divided amongst the districts of Z230 13s Id. It was agreed to distribute the amounts as fol- lows :—Dolgelley, £ 40 17s; Macbvnlletti, Z92 15s; Maentwrog, Z27 12s 6d; Towyn, £34 7i 6d; Llan- bedr, £7 13s 9d Portmadoc, £27 10s 2d. INCREASED SUPERVISION. Mr Morris Thomas said the Board should con- sider what should be done with the increased revenue, now that the money was actually in hand. He was in favour of appointing persons to watch the rivers during the summer months and look after the licences. It was very important that they should see that the rivers were not poached, netted, nor limed as he knew bad been the case in some districts. The smaller tributaries should be also watched. He therefore proposed that it should be thrown out as a suggestion from that Board to the local conservators in each division that they should employ men for two, three, or four months, as they thought desirable. The Chairman said he quite agreed with Mr ThomaF. At Dolgelley they had been doing this already. He took it that these men should see that every man who went on the river had a licence. Of course, that money was in the hands of the local conservators and they could do what they liked with it. Alderman Lewis said it was understood that as soon as they had sufficient funds they should ap- point keepers, who were stopped when the funds failftd. Mr John Davies seconded Mr Thomas's pro- position. Mr Edward Rowlands supported the motion. He said that as far as the Machynlleth district was concerned Mr Thomas and he, who lived on the banks of the stream, were not consulted in any way as to the expenditure of the money. He thought that it was essential that they should both be not merely nominal but active members of the local body. He would like to know whether they were. Mr Morris Thomas said Col Morton, who was one of the local conservators, was away and Mr Richard Rees was the only one at present. He found that Corris had paid £3 15s for licences and it should have some voice in the disposition of the men appointed. Dr Roberts stated a plan that worked very well in his district was to appoint tenant farmers here and there to sell the licences on com- mission. It was agreed to appoint Mr Thomas and Mr Rowlands local conservators of the Dovey, Mr John Davies, of Artro, and Mr D G Jones of the Dwy- ryd, in addition to those already appointed.

LLANWNEN. TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT.—This year again, through the kindness and generosity of the Squire and Mrs Hughes of Neuaddfawr, the school children were treated to tea and cake on Wednes- day week. The tea was given at the schoolroom and the following ladies assisted at the tables Mrs Lewis. Silian Rectory; Mrs Morris and Mrs Thomas, Llanybyther; Miss Price, Doldrement; and Miss Lloyd, Tynllyn. After full justice bad been done to the delicacies, preparations were made for the entertainment. At the further end of the schoolroom had been set up a large and beautiful Christmas tree, richly laden with costly presents sparkling and glittering amidst the vari-coloured lights that hung around. The room was crowded, and everyone expressed great admiration for this charming spectacle. After songs had been sung by the children Mrs Hughes proceeded with the distri- bution of the presents, and each child received two or three nice and suitable presents which were greatly appreciated. The following programme was gone through by the school childrenSong, Up the hills this sunny morn song and chorus, Dydd Gwyl Dewi Penillion (verses) T. Jno Jones C.M.; song, Vacation comes to-morrow" recitation, The sparrow's nest," Standards I. and II.; song, The stately homes of England"; recitation, Entertainment item" by 12 girls; musical drill; song, 11 Oh, where have my school- ( mates gone song The fire brigade." A hearty j vote of thanks was proposed to the Squire and Mrs I Hughes by the Rev T. P. Lewis, vicar, which was carried with acclamation. All the children bad a bag of sweets and an orange before the singing of the National anthem," and the proceedings which lasted nearly three hours were successfully brought to an end. A happier and more enjoyable time never was spent.