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r Aberystwyth Town Council.
r Aberystwyth Town Council. THE PRINCE AND THE UNIVERSITY. ABERYSTWYTH'S CLAIM FOR THE INSTALLATION CEREMONY. POST OFFICE GRIEVANCES. LETTER FROM THE POSTMABTER-GENERAL A meeting of the Aberystwyth Town Council was on Tuesday morning at the Town Hall, when there were present the Mayor (Mr R J Jones), Alder- Qiftn E P Wynne (ex-Mayor), Alderman Peter Jones, Councillors C M Williams, W Thomas, T J Samuel, J P Thomas, R Doughton, J T Davies, and T E_'Salmon, ,Wltll Mr A J Hughes (town clerk), and Mr Rees Jones (borough surveyor). j INSTALLATION OF THE PRINCE. The Mayor brought to the notice of the Council the question of the installation of the Prince of Wales as 'Chancellor of the Welsh University. The Court of the University would meet at Shrewsbury on the 15th inst, when the place of installation would be de- cided upon. Steps had already been taken on behalf of the town they had not been behind in the matter. He thought it desirable, however, on his part, to place It before the Council in order to receive further in- structions. He was of opinion that a strong deputa- tion should be appointed by them to appear before the Court at Shrewsbury to urge the claims of Aberyst- wyth to have the ceremony repeated in that town. There were many things that could be urged in favour of Aberystwyth. One was that its college was the premier college of Wales, while they also had 4plendid and magnificent college buildings, the other two places having nothing to compare with them in ■that direction. Another reason why they should urge their claims was that his Majesty the King was in- Stalled there six years ago, and he thought it would be very appropriate and fitting that his son Who succeeded him should be installed in I |hef same town and on the same spot as his t*ther was installed He did not intend goiug into Jrlatters fully now, but he hoped the Council would at. the end of this meeting, resolve itself into com- mittee, when the details could be considered. They found that Aberystwyth stood pre-eminently in a Position to claim the honour and geographically, the town was most centrally situated, between North *&d South Wales. He could assure the Council that j the Town Clerk and liimself had done everything | \,Qat could be done up to the present time, and they .()¡v considered that a deputation should be ap- pointed to press the claims of Aberystwyth in the strongest possible way. He hoped they should have the co-operation of the College authorities, as with- out it they could not expect to be successful. As far &8 the townspeople generally were concerned, they Were anxious that the installation should take place *t Aberystwyth. There was hardly a street he went through, but that his attention was called to the lo^portance of leaving nothing undone which would laduce the Court to fix upon Aberystwyth as the pl&ce where the ceremony should be performed. should the Court decide upon Aberystwyth, he felt *ure the inhabitants would give the Prince a most and enthusiastic reception. 1(r, W. Thomas said it was possible that some j JCOfple would not expect them to apply this time, Itut he considered it was their duty. He felt they Would be wanting in loyalty to the town and to the Prince himself if they did not apply. In any case, thay should do the best they could. Alderman Peter Jones said he noticed that other towns had taken action already, and he thought it IWU"only becoming that they should show also that they were desirious of doing what they could in the Matter, and to point out the special reasons why I Aberystwyth should be selected. He felt 6ure, as the Mayor had already stated, that there weuld be a **ost appreciative and loyal reception accorded the *rince if Aberystwyth was fixed upon. The matter was then deferred, to be further dis- cussed in committee. THE SOUVENIR. A letter was read from Mr Reynolds, of the Bir- ngham Advertising Company, enquiring whether the Council required any alteration in the views on literary matter of the official souvenir for the coming Season. Mr Reynolds also offered to supply any Jtumber of copies, in addition to those contracted for, at 50s. per thousand, should they be required. The communication was referred to the General Purposes Committee with power to act. FISHERY INVESTIGATION. A communication was read from the Board of Trade •^pressing thanks for the report on the subject of •cTecitific fishery research and the establishment of a ne biological station in Wales. The report of the joint meeting of the College and Council representa- tives would, the letter said, receive careful Sotisideration. POST OFFICE GRIEVANCES. _The Clerk read the following letter dated January *9th, from the General Post Office, London :—Sir,— With reference to your letter of the 20tli ult, on behalf ef the Aberystwyth Town Council complaining of defects in the postal services at Aberystwyth, and Uking whether the Postmaster General would receive • deputation from your Council on the subject, I am Erected by the Postmaster General to inform you that 8 has already under consideratioa arrangements for loving the postal facilities of the town, and when these are carried out, it is believed that the require- ments of the inhabitants will be satisfactorily met. ALS you are no doubt aware, the lateness of the first delivery, which has been the main cause of complaint ta the past, is due to the late running of the night ]nW train. It has not been found possible, entirely to obviate this cause of delay, but the new arrange- ments have been framed so as to provide for the firet delivery being completed by about 9-30 a.m. in all Parts of the town, even when the mail train is late. The Post Office at Abervsrwvth, as you are also pro- fclMy aware, has recently been removed to new and j Commodious premises, and, as under the new proposals a suitable addition will be made to the indoor staff, the Postmaster General anticipates that Aberystwyth will compare favourably in the matter ft postal facilities with any town of the same size Similarly situated. In these circumstances, I am to enquire whether it is still considered necessary that deputation should be received by his Lordship on Vae subject.—G. H. Murray. Mr C. M. Williams said the chief claim the depu- tation had to urge was the increase of the number of town postmen to expedite the delivery of letters. ten, in the summer time, the letters were not delivered till quarter to eleven or eleven o'clock. Be thought the Town Clerk should write asking if My increase was to be made in the out-door staff. Alderman Peter Jones said the reply impressed him loa being of a satisfactory kind. They could now be lure that in the ordinary course the delivery of letters Would be completed by nine o'clock. As to the de- tails for carrying that into effect, that was a matter Tor the Post Office authorities. If it could be attained, all cause of complaint would be obviated. Mr Salmon said that mention was only made of I the morning train. It was well known that a mail came in from Birmingham at 11 30, but the letters were not delivered until 2 30. Mr C. M Williams suggested that further action be deferred pending the improvements made being brought into effect. If not satisfactory, they could again apply that the deputation be received by the Postmaster General. Mr T. J. Samuel proposed that the matter be de- ferred for two months, so that it should not be dropped. Mr C. M. Williams—You need not be alarmed. It wai not be dropped. It was then agreed that further. action be deferred for two months. WORKMEN'S DWELLINGS. An application received for one of the Corporation workmen's houses in Smithfield-road was referred to Mie borough accountant. Mr J. P. Thomas suggested that the ballotting should be made shortly in order that the people 'Who would be accepted could prepare to go into the houses. The Mavor said the Finance Committee would deal with tiiat inatter, and no doubt steps would be taken immediately. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS. A letter was read from Messrs Roberts and Evans, solicitors, stating that Mr D C Roberts accepted tbe terms offered by the Council in regard to his property :at Trefechan. The same firm of solicitors also wrote stating that the Rev Thomas Levi had instructed them to say that lie and his co-trustees desired the Town Council to give their consideration to the ques- tion of the purchase of the freehold of fanycae Schoolroom. Mr C M Wutams said it could be inferred from the letter that they had had a previous application with regard to Tanycae schoolroom. He did not remember .any such application. the Clerk said he also had no recollection 01 sucn ■an application, but he would communicate with Messrs Roberts and Evans. STATE OF VICTORIA-TERRACE. Á LONG SUFFERING RATEPAYER. The Clerk reported having received a communi- cation from the Local Government Board enclosing copy of letter received from Mr W. R. Hall. Plynlimm, House, Victoria-terrace, and asking for the Council s observations thereon. Mr Hall, m his letter, said it was with (rreat reluctance that he wrote in reference 'JSSle,, and tl,e proUty tributed to the public funds of the torougi doub e that of any other simiUr ? town. Ihe spring before last, nav n J appealed to the C'0UI!"1^d he appealed personally street and scrape up the mud, ne appe t] to the scavenger, wh. SS road scraper, wnicn was, Qurvovnr done. He also appealed personally to tl and happening to see him on the spot re^»ectfull% requested him to come into the .iouse to. „vor which was carried into the house. The } declined, saying that he was not an inspector o mats. He then himself took up from the street in front only of his house fifteen bucketsful of mud, and placscl it on the paved portion of the promenade. A police constable threatened him with a summons, which lie told him he was willing to accept, but did not get it. He, however, was followed through the main streets of the town—not by the constable-with threats and profanity. Mr Hall had also addressed "toe the Board a copy of a letter he sent to the Town Council on September lVtli last in_ i'cic"c,^ \^tter same matter, and which was also read. complained that the rond had not been pu proper state of repair alter the laying ot the electric cable and a storm water p ally. I-ollov-ing^ Mr Hall said, the gully ™ put right, ^the,^ still a dirty and untidy depression let. in tae sticet, the road not having been properly restore • 1st October the committee reported saying they had considered his letter, and had handed to the surveyor. Now, in January, there wer P° water along the line of excavation made voars ago, the depressions in the roadvs ay, tions of mud in the roadway, depression, in the chanuellini's, which did not carry oft t> K(1 the depression in the crossing '^d he ^uld^bc greatly obliged if the Board could m aty <y him to a remedy..n, ?n The Mayor:' Can the surveyor say reference to this matter ? Can he tell us state of Victoria-terrace ? The Surveyor replied that as they were a\\a Victoria-terrace was torn up every win storins, although this winter had been the most s, favourable for a long time. The road 1 >>• been attended to at the beginning did not think it would be well to do anything to restore it until the end of March. Mr T. E. Salmon Is Victoria-terrace worse than any other street in the town ? The Surveyor; That is a matter of opinion. y Mr T. J. Samuel Is it, going to be macadamised There are holes in it. ntin Mr C. M. Williams said the complaint was not in reference to the road generally, but where the electric cable had been laid down. Mr T. E. Salmon proposed that the matter be referred to the Public Works Committee. The Mayor said they could take it that the surveyor would attend to any defects in that part of the town as soon as practicable. Mr W. Thomas said there were many parts of the town in a bad state, and would it not be better in face of all this to authorise the Surveyor to engage five or six men for the next few months to put the streets in the best order possible., "■ He thought this would be a proper thing to do before the summer set in. Alderman Peter Jones thought it would be well to state what had been done during the past winter. A thousand tons of macadam had been ordered, ana also a further quantity of 500 tons, so that 1,500 tons would be used in the town, which was three- fold the quantity usually used. The Surveyor had also engaged six or seven extra men, so that what Mr Thomas had suggested had practically been done. A considerable portion Qf the town had already been attended to as, for instance, North-parade, Pier-etreet, about the Station, Chalybeate-street, and Mill-street. The main arteries of the town had been taken in hand and almost completed. As to the portion oi lerrace-road between the Station and Miss Owen s corner, that had been cut up for connections with the sewer and also for t.he laying of the gas and electric mains. Having regard to the extra quantity of macadam ordered and the extra number of men engaged they would expect that the town would now be in a better condition. As to flagging also, the Surveyor had five or six men engaged at that work at the present time Mr Hall's communication was referred to the Public Works Committee. PORTLAND ROAD AOATN- A further letter was read from Mr J. Morgan com- plaining of the state of Portland-road, which he described as being little better than a morass in wet weather. He also asked that the name of the street should be placed on the building adjoinining Terrace- road. It was suggested that the communication be re- ferred to the Public Works Committee. Alderman Peter Jones I am afraid you are only giving them material for the wastepaper basket. (Laughter.) Mr J. T. Davies The best thing is to put the road in order, and then we shall have quiet. Mr T. J. Samuel said the question of placing the name of the street at the corner was one that should be attended to, and there were several other streets in the town which had likewise been neglected. The matter was referred to the Public Works Com- mittee. the Mayor remarking that he was sure the Surveyor would do all be could to put the road in a proper state of repair. It certainly was not picturesque by any means at the present time. REFBRRBD. A letter from Dr Harries stating it was time the drains to Penparke-road were made was referred to the Public Works Committee. A question having been raised as to whetner a boundary wall belonging to Mrs Rea's property in Portland-street and Corpora- tion-street complied witb the conditions of the renewal of lease, this was also referred to the same committee. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTHH. This committee recommended that the plan pre- sented byMrs Clapperton of proposed addition to her premises in Terrace-road be rejected, but that Mrs Clapperton be allowed to build a lean-to not exceed- ing four feet in width, for the purpose of covering in a proposed staircase leading from the present kitchen to the bacit. The recommendation was approved of.' Mr Longley's letter, read at the last Council meet- ing, had been considered by the committee, and it was recommended that Mr Longley's application be refused, and that the encroachment upon the pave- ment in Pier-street be not allowed. Mr Salmon moved as an amendment to this that they should visit the place before giving a decision. He had inspected the place himself, and was of opinion that it wouid be a great improvement, while an increased space of five inches would also be added to the pavement. Mr Salmon also said the encroach- ment did not project so far out as the railings of the adjoining bank buildings. Alderman Peter Jones pointed out that it was out- side the proper line of building. He was at a loss to think how anyone could conceive that what had been erected by Mr Longley would be a pleasing feature in Pier-street, If they allowed this to go outside the line of the adjoining property, why not allow the whole length ? The accommodation in that part in summer was not too much, and they should treat Mr Longley as they would anyone else. Mr Salmon said the footpath would not be narrowed. It would be widened by five inches. He considered Mr Jones should be fair to Mr Longley. The wall built in front of the bank, upon which the railings were built, protruded out six inches more than Mr Longley's premises. Alderman Peter Jones-If you desire at any time the removal of those railings I say you would be within your right in doing so, but you would not com- pare a building which will go up eight or nine feet with the railings. After further discussion the committee's recom- mendation was carried. The committee's recommendation that in future an annual charge of 2s 6d be made for permission to erect bay windows was agreed to, it being stated that this would not apply to Corporation property. The committee reported that they regretted they could not recommend the granting of permission to Mr Isaoc Edwards to erect bay windows to his pre- mises, No 17, Alexandra-road. Mr Salmon moved as an amendment that the ap- plication be granted. There were two bay windows at one end, and the Corporation had granted another at the bottom end, and there were only ten houses between. This was one of the widest roads in the town, and he did not think it was fair that one or two neighbours who lived in adjoining houses to Mr Ed- wards' should object to this bay window. If this application were granted, others would follow suit in a short time. Mr J. T. Davies-I lire in one of the adjoining houses, and so Mr Salmon must refer to me. Mr Salmon-If the cap fit6 you wear it. Mr Davies—Mr Salmca is very fond of giving other people's property away, but I am not opposed to the bay window. It will, however, I think be an obstruction to the footway. Mr Salmon—I am sorry Mr Davies should take that narrow-mindod view of this application. The Mayor-I must call you to order, Mr Salmon. Mr Salmon-I should like to ask Mr Davies how he says I am giving property away. The Mayor—Your amendment is not seconded, and you have no right of reply. Mr Salmon: I have a right to reply to a personal matter. Mr W. Thomas said the committee was not averse to granting the application, but they thought an application should come from several of the owners in the street jointly. On being put to the meeting, the committee s recommendation was approved of. The following further recommendations of the committee were also accepted :—That Mr John Charles be allowed to erect bay windows to his premises in North-road, subject to the projection not exceeding 15 inches, and the payment of an annual charge of 2s 6d per window that Mr David Evans and Mrs Evans be permitted to erect a portico to their premises in North-parade; that the plans of two houses proposed to be erected in Buarth-street by Mr David Davies be passed; that Mr Bearne's application ro _d_£'1\ ,c. .n +l'11lJ tor a quantity 01 concrete eiciuo lUl yaving "u footway in front of his house in Trinity-road be granted at the same prices as other applicants had been charged; and that 500 yards of flagging be pur- chased of Messrs Watson at a price not exceeding the price heretofore paid. Mr J. T. Davies reminded the Council of the question of urinals, and said he would like to see something done in this matter. In reply to the Mayor, the Surveyor said he had secured designs, and those would be presented at the next meeting of the Public Works Committee. FINANCE COMMITTIRE. This committee recommended payments amounting to P,667 Os lOd, which were passed. The committee recommended that the application of Mr John Griffiths for an extension of time for carrying out the condi- tion for the renewal of No. 62, Cambrian-street be granted to November, 1902, which was confirmed. The committee could not accede to a similar applica- tion made bv Mrs Ann Morgan, in respect of Moreb House Bath-street. The committee recommended that Dr Bonsall's offer to surrender a portinn of the frontage of his premises in Queen's-road for the lm- provement of the roadway as .snown on me plan prepared by the borough Surveyor and to forthwith demolish the existing coach-house and re-erect same in the rear of his premises on a site to be approved bv the Council in consideration of a payment to him of P,20, be accepted, and this was agreed to by the Council. The Mayor mentioned that one matter had been omitted from the report, namely, the increase of salary granted to Dr Thomas, the medical officer. As the matter would not be effected by a fortnight s delay, it would be well to have it printed in the next agenda before asking for the confirmation of the Council. GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE. I Bills for advertising to the amount of Z98 2s 8d were submitted by this committee and approved of. A recommendation that the application of Mr J. Lewis to place bathing machines on the South- terrace beach was itdol)t(A. On the committee's re- commendation, it was agreed that a committee of the whole Council be convened for February 14th to consider the question of summer entertainments. A letter had been received from Mr C. S. Denniss with reference to the train service for next season and also with reference to advertising, and stating I he would meet the committee at an early date. ADDITIONAL WORKMEN'S HOUSES. Mr C. M. Williams proposed the following resolu- tion, of which he had given notice:—That in view of the urgent necessity of immediately providing further accommodation for the working classes residing in the town steps be taken with a view to obtaining a loan not exceeding tP,5,000 under the provisions of the Housing of the Working Classes Act, 1890, which Act has been adopted and is now in force in the borough. The mover said the erection of the pre- sent houses were nearly completed, and knowing the long time it took the Local Government Board to complete this matter he thought it advisable to place it Oil the agenda to avoid delay. The first resolution to borrow £ 3,300 was passed towards the end of 1897, and the inquiry was not held until January, 1900. He hoped there would not be such a long delay in this case, and that the Finance Committee would immediately have the specifications and designs drawn up and plans presented. A suggestion had been made that they should advertise for plans, and offer prizes for the best. Mr Salmon said it gave him great pleasure to second the proposition. The sooner they got the loan the better it would be for the working classes. Alderman Peter Jones asked was it not necessary in making this application that they should sub- mit plans of the houses they contemplated erecting. Mr C. M. Williams replied that this was the course adopted before, and they would save the delay of waiting for the plans, Alderman Peter Jones said if they did not submit plans with their application, the Local Government Board would not consider it. He would support the proposition with the addition that the Finance Com- mittee take the necessary steps to carry tbe proposal into operation. The Mayor said he hoped the question of an isola- tion hospital would be taken into consideration as well. The question of site was the only obstacle to that, and if they could do without plans in the case of the workmen's houses, they might also be able to expedite the hospital question in the same way.. Alderman Jones-I think you will find that with- out those details you will not carry the matter through. n'U' Mr C. M. Williams said he was willing to add Aid. Jones' suggestion to his proposition, and this having been done, the resolution was unanimously agreed t). Mr Williams remarked that the question of the isolation hospital had been considered in committee, and the report would be presented shortly. EXTENSION OF THE BOROUGII. Mr C. M. Williams also moved that the town clerk be instructed to prepare and submit to the Finance Committee the draft of a memorial to the Local Government Board praying for their sanction to the extension of the Borough. Mr Will ams said all the statistics relating to the proposed application were now in the hands of the town clerk. As soon as the memorial was ready, and had been presented to the Council the clerk would take the necessary steps to apply for an inquiry. Mr T. E. Salmon seconded. The Mayor said he was very glad they had arrived at this stage in this matter. It had been pending for a long time. £ The resolution was unanimously agreed ta
LLANYBYTHER.
LLANYBYTHER. LOCAL WILL.-Tlie executors of the will of the late Mr Thomas Lloyd, of Graigina, Llanybyt-her, who died on the 3rd of {January last, are the Rev Wm :Lloyd, of Taff-fcchan, Brecon, and Thomas Lloyd, of 450, Oxford-street, draper, and the testator's estate has been valued ac AJOX os lUU.
Town Council.
Town Council. 1 A meeting of the Lampeter Town Council was held on Tuesday evening last, Dr Hugh Walker (mayor) presiding. There were also present Alderman John Jones, D T Jones, and S Davies- Jones, Councillors Joseph Davies (deputy-mayor), J Josua Davies, T H R Hughes, D F Lloyd, T Richards, T Hughes, A Price, Daniel Jenkins and John Davies, with Messrs J E Lloyd (clerk), E D Rees (assistant clerk), R W Jones (surveyor) and Lewis Davies (building surveyor), THB MAIN ROADS. The Mayor said that the committee appointed to meet the members of the County Council on the main roads question had met and the ultimate terms arrived at were that if the County Council agreed to pay not a £100 but Z120 they would drop the claim against them, and the Town Council would also take over that piece of road from Troedyrhiw to the Borough boundary, the matter was now under the County Council's con- sideration. INSPECTOR'S REPORT. The Inspector reported that the requirements mentioned in the notice to Mr D. W. Drummond, viz., to provide sanitary conveniences to the houses at Barley Mow had not been complied with. He was informed that the rent audit of the Glandennis Estate takes place this month and it was his intention to wait upon Mr Drummond with regard to the matter. On the 9th January the medical officers informed him of a case of scarlet fever at 9, Peterwell-terrace, and another at Barley Mow.—The usual precautions were taken to prevent its spreading. In view of the prevalence of small pox in some parts of the country and the possibility of infection be- ing brought to the town by tramps, he bad fre- quently visited the lodging house and particularly requested the keeper to notify any person who might have rash on his body or anything similar to chicken pox so that the person might undergo a medical examination. By the Factory and Work- shops Act of 1901 which came to force the first day of January, a duty was imposed on local authorities to keep a registrar of all the factories and work places in their administrative districts, and in pursuance thereof he visited a nnmber of those in town and had measured the workshops to ascertain their cubical contents to arrive at the number of persons that should be employed therein. A large number of notices had been complied with. —The report was adopted. CORONATION CELEBRATIONS. The Mayor said that a communication had been received from some people asking what the Council intended to do on Coronation day. He did not think it was of any use for the Council to deal with the matter before referring it, to a committee. —It was thereupon agreed that the Clerk should make enquiries as to what the local boroughs in- tended to do. THE COMMON. The next business on the agenda was that application be made to the Charity Commissioners to establish a scheme authorising the sale of cer- tain parts of Lampeter. Common and the applica- tion of proceeds thereof."—-The Clerk said that the Common was also known, as the recreation ground, and was the place where fairs were generally held. A short time ago three trustees were appointed over this Common, viz,, the Mayor and the two overseers. There was a section in the Act allowing the Charity Commissioners to make a scheme, to make an order to sell a portion of this land, on the report of the trustees. Two houses had been recently built in Barley Mow, one by Mr John Jones, White Lion, and the other by Mr D. M. Davies, the front of these buildings being situated on the recreation ground, the trustees wer.e o opinion that this bit of land be sold. The trustees could make the application to the Commissioners themselves, but they thought that the Council might have a little more influetice.-The Mayor said that as this bit of land had been taken away,and would not affect the recreation ground much, it was on that score the trustees thought they could not do better than sell it, and apply the money to the mending 01 the Common.—Mr u l Jones proposed, and Mr John Jones seconded, that such an applicaton be made.—In reply to Mr J J Davies, the Mayor said that legally the Council bad nothing to do with the matter but there would be a better chance of being successful in making the application from the Council, although nothing barred the trustees from doing ;o.-)Ilr T Richards: t.u- Would that affect the terms of the dwelling houses built forty or fifty years ago. Some say that the Council is too fond of meddling.—The Mayor No. As long as he was one of the trustees he —— would not take into consideration any application for a piece of land. It was only this particular piece of land they wanted to sell.—On 8tbe proposition ef Mr S D Jones, and secondod by Mr J J Davies, it was agreed to defer the matter for a month for further consideration. HARFORD V. CORPORATION. Another important item on the agenda was to consider the recommendation of the committee appointed on 27th July last to pay £60 on account of expenses in the pending litigation.—Mr S D Jones It is rather a vague explanation as t hel e are several new members on the' Council since July 25th, he would suggest that the matter be first fully investigated, or put m'jre fully on the agenda.—The Mayor It is simple. You cannot go into litigation without some expenses. The making of affidavits, evidence, by the expert engin- eer is £29. The services of two counsels—leading and junior—were ten guineas and two guineas re- spectively, and Z7 and Zl for other mattees. The agent, Mr Lloyd's London agent, asks for a sum to meet contingencies, which in all amounts to £ 60. f —Mr S D Jones Is this litigation still goihs: on ? ) 1 -TI)e Mayof It is rather late to ask for an ex- | planation.—Mr Jones Perhaps so.—Mr Joseph | Davies: It has been decided to go on with the j case since July 25th, and they knew they had to I pay the piper.—Mr John Jones said that as it was i nothing fresh to the inhabitants of Lampeter he | would propose that the sum mentioned be paid.— | The Mayor seconded, and this was carried. I FINANCE COMMITTEE. 1 Councillor Joseph Davies submitted the Finance I Committee's report which showed that plam and specifications of nine dwelling houses proposed to be erected in Bryn-rqad by Mr Lewis Davies, builder, were examined and recommended to be approved subject to the bye-laws of the Borough being complied with in all respects. Plans of two houses proposed to be erected in Bridge-street by Mr John Jones, builder were approved, subject to the same conditions. The report was adopted. JS5 — STREETS COMMITTEIC Mr John Jones submitted the report of the Public Lights and Streets Committee which recommended that Mr D. D. Evans be asked to put into proper order the drain in Market-street from the premises occupied by Mr William Davies, chemist, of which he is owner. It was resolved to give permission for the removal of the tap by the shop of Mr D. J. Jones, Idris works to the back of his premises. Also that the crossing at the end of College-street be proceeded with. The report was adopted, but it was agreed to do other crossings as well. THB WATER SUPPLY, Mr D. F. Lloyd chairman of the Brigade and Water Committee's submitted the committees' report which recommended that the water rate levied in the borough should cover the water supplied for private purposes only, and further that water supplied for private purposes shall not include a supply of water for cattle or horses nor for washing purposes, nor a supply for any trade, manufacture, or business, nor for watering gardens nor for fountains nor for any ornamental purposes. Mr Evan Evans, cabinet maker be charged a rent of 7s 6d for the supply of water to his steam engine. It was resolved to recommend that an agreement should be made for the supply of water to the Police Station and that enqpiries should be made as to the quantity of water consumed by the Gas Company. It was also resolved that Mr R W Jones be paid £5 as captain to the Fire Brigade.— The report was adopted. DALIS FAIR. Mr T. H. R. Hughes presented the report of the Markets and Fairs Commitiee which suggested that the 7th of May be devoted entirely to a horse fair, and that the 8th be for cattle only.—Messrs J. J. Davies, A. Price, and John Davies, objected, and suggested that the fair be left as it is.-Tilis was put so the meeting and carried. MEDICAL OFFICER'S ANNUAL REPORT. The annual report of the medical officer (Dr Abel Evans), was read for the year ended Decem- ber 31st, 1901. The population of the district at the time the last census was taken was 1.722. The total number of births registered was forty, twenty males and twenty females, giving a birth-rate of 23'2 per thousand. The total number of deaths was 37. which is equivalent to 21-4 per thousand. By deducting two-the number which were in- valided when they came to the district-the death rate would be 20-3 per thousand. Six died under one year, two between the ages of ene and five years, four between five and fifteen years, one be- tween fifteen and twenty-five years, six between twenty-five years and sixty-five years, and eighteen over sixty-five years. During the year, seven died of bronchitis and pneumonia, one died of phthisis, and three died of heart disease. He was sorry to recora a ratner high death rate during the year, a greater number of old people of sixty years and upwards having died from differeat diseases than is usually the case. He found not a single death had occurred from any of the zymotic diseases. During the year there were two cases of diphtheria at Caeglas near the church. They both recovered. As seon as he found out the nature of the disease he requested the inspector to disinfect the rooms at once, and gave orders to the mother of the child- ren not to allow any strangers to enter the room. As soon as they recovered, the room was scrubbed and washed with a solution of carbonic acid and water, and the bedclothes were washed and boiled. There was one case of scarlet fever imported into the district. A servant girl of Llysfaen-ucba, in the parish of Llanwnen, was brought to Ffynonlas —her father's house—suffering from this disease. He ordered the inspector te disinfect the house thoroughly and efficiently, which was done, othei- wise he had no doubt in his own mind but that one or moie of the six little ones at home would have caught the infection. The number of nuisances re- ported whs 213, the number abated being 197. Thirty-one written notices were given. All open channels on the Common and Barley Mow were periodically cleaned. Street gutters were cleaned and deodorized with lime, and all cases of blocked drains cleared without delay. The town has been supplied throughout the year with a constant and plentiful supply of water, notwithstanding that the prolonged drought which was experienced during the summer.
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1 PONTRHYDFENDIGAID. STRATA FLORIDA SCHOOL BOARD.—Messrs. i Thomas Jones, Old Abbey, Thomas Jones, Llidiart- yffair, and Evan Morgan, Bryneithinog, met at Bont School last Friday, January 31st, as a Com- mittee appointed to arrange for the planting of the school premises. Mr J. Rees presented correspond- ence which had been received from various nurs- enes ana experts in planting, and it was resolved to make further enquiries in order to make the undertaking a success when executed. WATER SUPPLY.—What are the custodians of this necessary provision doing ? The drought of last summer caused much grievance, owing to the want of a proper supply of water, and Jack Frost has again closed the taps on the groaning resid- ents, and J.P. should know it is all U.P. to patch up old garments with new cloth, or to put new wine into old bottles. So we trust that during the regretful absence of Mr Richard Jones, Upper Caron's D.C., the Lion representative of Gwnnws Upper will continue the roaring, and with stretched paws and extended claws procure a remedy for this water grievance without further delay. TELEGRAPH SERVICE.—After much pains and trouble the village of Bont was shifted up a step or two in having a telegraph service, and surely it must have been felt a great boon to many who had to pay heavy fees for telegrams. But do all who should patronize it do their share so as to make it pay ? Perhaps it would not be amiss to give the district a hint that unless it does its duty towards the telegraph by patronizing the office more with telegrams, it is not improbable that the office will be closed, and the telegraph service discontinued. It will then be too late to cry over spilt milk and weep and wail over its departure. Make much of it and it will remain. TEITHIWR writes: I was very pleased to find in your last issue that the Inspector recommended some planting about Pontrhydfendigaid School. Having occasion to pass the place often on my business journeys, it has many times struck me that the members of the School Board must be very devoid of taste and love of the picturesque, or I they would years ago have decorated the bare patch with ornamental trees and shrubs and pro- tected the schoolroom from the bleak and piercing winds whieh one experiences in driving up towards Ysbytty. It, is cheerful to find how nicely some school premises in the Vale of Aeron and other places have been attended to in this respect. I wonder whether any of the Strata Florida School Board members sojourn that way sometimes, re- taembering that they are members of the School Board at all times during their tenure of office, and that their duties consist of something more than meeting each other once a month in the Board Room. It will give me interest to watch the improvements at Pontrhydfendigaid during future tours, and I hope to live and get Ihe oppor- tunity of complimenting the School Board at a future early date in your paper.
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TREGARON. BANNS.—The Banns of the forthcoming marriage of Sergeant Edward Williams, Lletemddu, have already been published at the Parish Churck. HADAU.—Mae y tymor hau gerllaw ac fe fydd gan Mr Thomas Jones, chemist, Post Office gvflawnder helaeth eleni eto o bob math o'r hadau goreu-at, y fferm ar ardd. 1 CO-OPERATION.—On Tuesday Mr D. D. IVilliams addressed another meeting of farmers in support of the Agricultural Co-operation Movement. Mr Williams covered much the same ground as he djd »—a— niiiimnni .11 the previous evening at of which is given this week in Welsh. Hp, how- ever, repeated and emphasised what lie said re- specting railway rates at the former meeting an,! alluded to the fact that he had bciu a ^di^ree boar for the society. 1 GOLNTY SCHOOL.^—A meeting of è I, managers of this school was held on Wednesday in ]¡¡,t week, Mr Wm. Jones, presiding. There V, ■ re pre- sent Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Evans. Mrs Moruan. Messrs Thomas Jones,. Rees Jones, David Davies. and Rev D. M Davie. with Mr Morgan (clerk).— The head- master (Mr G-T. Lewis), informed t 11;. Governors that twenty-seven pupils were anxi.:i:> to take music lessons and advised them t an as- sistant music ,eachei-(-)n the propo-iti. n of the Hey D. M. Davies, it was resolved't- nr-j-oint an assistant to teach music to the pupils' fur two terms. The candidate selected to teach eighteen hours per week—The Chairman produced a letter from Mrs Davies-Evans, Highmead. containing an offer to supply the pupils with books of refe ence and to give prizes for the best collections of wild )w.ers.- Th! offer was accepted with thanks: the Chairman being asked to convey to Mrs Davies- Evans the sincere thanks of the meeting for her kindness.—The Clerk stated that £ 182 2.^ Id had been received from the Board of Education as grant for the science classes.—The governors also complimented the Headmaster and his staff for the excellent results attaine(i.- The Clerk was in- structed to make an application to the Board of Education to re-instate the school so as to enable it to earn grants heretofore. MONTHLY MARKET,—The usual monthly market was held on Tuesday last. There w*as a large at- tendance of farmers, but there were but a few- dealers present. The trade was brisk, but there was a general complaint that the prices were low. Some fine bulls were sold at 268 per cwt. whilst the demand for cows with calves was goon. and these were sold from £13 to £15, The demand for yearling heifers was good, but there was a de- crease in the price since the last monthly market. Enquiries were made in the locality for cattle dur- ing the past three weeks, ani it is now a question for the farmers to consider whether such practice is advantageous to the market. The markets dur- ing the past months have been seriously handi- capped by such practice, and it is to be hoped that it will be soon stopped. OBITUARY,—The death took place on Friday, at Abersychan Vicarage, of Llewelyn, son of the Rev W R Thomas, at the early age of 24 years. The deceased was a grandson of the late Mr William Thomas, Talbot Hotel, and had a number of relatives at this place,, among them being the Misses Jones, Lion Hotel, and Mrs Jones, Factory. The funeral takes place on Thursday, the interment being made in the old churchyard. THE TOWN BAND.-Arrangement, are now being made to re-start a brass band in this place at an early date. In former years Tregaron could boast of having.a splendid band, but owing to the lack of support on the part of the townspeople, and several of the players leaving the locality, it fell through. The old members of the band have each their respective instruments in their possession and when a case of emergency turns up, they are al- ways prepared, like old hunters, to fall in but their niftnber being so small they are obliged to get the assistance of players from other places. This week however a few fine instruments have been bought, and a sufficient number of men to form a good band, have expressed their willingness to join. The bandmaster (Mr David Thomas) now appeals to the town for subscriptions so as to de- fray the cost of the instruments The members will' attend a few practices before making their first appearance in public. The movement is worthy of every support and encouragement. Music is being recognised more and more as a factor which can play a no unimportant part in the life of the community, and municipalities, for this reason,:vote lnrge sums annually towards town bands. The London County Council, for instance, only the other day voted £ 7000 for music in its puplic parks. What, we wonder, is the Tregaron Parish Council prepared to do ?
SWYDDFFYNON.
SWYDDFFYNON. THE BAPTIST CHAPEI.-This chapel, which has been renovated, will be re-opened on Sunday next. The congregation have during the past three months been worshipping in the Board school, which was kindly !t.,nt for the purpose. The sacred edifice has once more been put up in a good state of repair, and presents a fine appearance. Mr Wm. Davies, Swyddffynon, did all the masonry repairing, whilst the painting was done by Mr Richard Lloyd, Lampeter. The re-opening services will be held at a later date, when several prominent preachers will take part.
LLANDDEWI BREFI.
LLANDDEWI BREFI. DAMWAI.N.-Un o'r dyddiau diweddaf aeth dan gyfaill, a dan adnabyddus a pliarchus yn y lie allan mewn cerbyd am helfa, ac ar eu gwaith yn dyeb- welyd yn yr hwyr pan ar bwys cartref darfu i'r cer- byd ddymchwelyd a thafiu y ddau i ffos y clawdd. Da eu bod wedi dianc a'u hoedl ganddynt y waith hon, ac heb dderbvn niwed mawr. Cafodd un o honynt ei gloffi, ond y illae yn gallu rhodio o gwm- pas yn weddol erbyn hyn; tra y diangodd y gyrwr yn ddianaf, a'i gysur ef i'r anafns oedd-nad ydoedd wedi dymchwelyd cerbyd erioed o'r biaen. YR ELUSENAU.—Nos Sadwrn diweddaf cyfarfa ymddiriedolwyr yr elusenau plwyfol yn Ysgoldy y Bwrdd, ac yr oedd yn bresenol Mri D Davies,Wern- driw; Jenkin Lloyd, Pant; J W Edwards, High street; a'r Parch T R Davies, Frondewi Arwydd- odd pob un oedd yn breaenol ei enw ar lyfr y cof- nodion fel yr ymgymerid a'r swydd: Etholwvd Mr Davies, Werndriw, yn gadeirydd, a pheuderfynwyd fod i'r Cadeirydd geisio cael cyd-ddealltwriaeth a'r rhai sydd yn dal yr hen ysgoldy am y fiwvddyn ddiweddaf yn nghylch yr ardreth a dyfod a'i ad- roddiad i'r cvfarfod nesaf. Dvruunwyd ar y Mri Davies a Rowlands i ymweled a'r hen drysorydd yn nghylch yr arian sydd ganddo mewn Haw, ac i hwythau ddyfod a'u hadroddiad yr un kileg. Rhoddodd Mr J W Edwards rybudd ffurfiol ary llyfr mewn pertbynas i'r hen adeiladau plwyfol erbyn v cyfarfod nesaf. Wedi ymdriniaetb bellach a gwahanol faterion, penderfynwyi fod cyfarfod eto yn rnhen y pythefnos. BWRDD YSCOL.-NI)s Sadwm diweddaf cyfarfa y Bwrdd ucbod yn y lie an forol am 7 o'r glocb, pryd yr oedd yn bresenol Mri David Davies, Werndriw (cadeirydd); David Jones, Prysg; Mrs Morgan, Blaendewi; a'r Ysgrifenydd-Mr J Lloyd, a'r Prif- athraw, Mr D Rees. Darllenwyd o»fnodion o'r cy- farfod blaenorol, a chadarnbawyd bwynt, AJ- wyddodd Averinah Rowlands ei henw wrth weitb- red i'r Bwrdd fel disgybl-athrawes am dair blynedd. Ar gais Mr Rees, pasiodni y Bwrdd i roddi haner diwrnod o wyliau i'r plant bob mis ar y telerau fod y presenoldeb yn 110 bob- mis. Pasiwyd i barbau v tal am ddysgu y disgybl athrawon yn Tregaron gan athrawon ac athrawesau yr Ysgol GanolraddoL Cafodd Wm Thomas, Efel fle-b, ollyngdod o'r ysgol ar gais ei rieni. Yr oedd wedi myned drwy y chweched safon a rhoddai Mr Rees air da iddo fel ysgolor. Gan fod Maggie Jones wedi enill y rhodd o 2p am bakio mor aiarhydeidus y flwyddyn gyntaf fel disgybl athrawes, rhanodd y Bwrdd y rhodd rhwng Miss Jones a Mr Rees-lp i bob un PeJl- derfynwyd fod y cyfreithiau lleol i gael eu hargrda a'u rhanu rhwng y trethdalwyr yn ganlviiol ey-a gofyn am gadarnbad y Swyddfa Addysg araynt. Da genym fod y eyd-ddealltwriaeth goreu vn bod- oli rbwng y Bwrdd a'r Priiathraw, a'u bodyn aarod i roddi pob eeSaogaeth iddo. Rhoddwyd derbyniad cynhes gan y Bwrdd i'ch gohebydd, a dywadwyd mai goneoyad v W elsh Gazette oedd y cyntai l wneud ei ymddangosiad yn eu plith.
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ponYrhydygTu)es. i ALLEGED LARCENY.—A serious case of theft was brought before jMr David Howell at the Police Station, Aberystwyth, on Tuesday morning. The accused is John R. Williams, Frongoch Office, Llan- fihangel Upper, described als an electrician, who is. charged with stealing £ 51 lis from a safe at Fron- goch Mine Office, the property of George H. Trefoes. P.C. John Jones, stationed at Pontrhydygroes, said at ten a.m. on Monday be was called for to Froagoch Mine. He there received information from ,Mr Trefoes, the manager, and Mr Pancock, the clerk, that a bag bearing the name of the North and South Wales Bank, Aberystwyth, containing R,51, lls bad been abstracted from the sate bt the office, between two o'clock on Saturday and seven o'clock oh Monday morning. He examined the safe, and found it broken at the top. He wired to Aberystwyth, and came down by the afternoon train. and found prisoner in the Chief Constable's Office. He there charged him with stealing a bag, containing L51 Ils, the property of Mr Trefoes, and cautioned J him. Prisoner made no reply, but afterwards made 1 a voluntary statement to the Chief Constable, admit- J ting that he had spent a portion of the money in pay- J| ing for various items which he owed. The remainder he had lett in the bag in a yard in Little Darkgate- street. He described the spot where it was, and on proceeding there lie (the witness) found the bag, containing £26 in gold. The prisoner made out a. list of what he had spent, which accounted for LIT 6s 7d.—Accused was remanded in custody till Friday next at. Llawlw Petty Sessions, bail being refased,
DOLGELLEY.
DOLGELLEY. MINISTERIAL.—On Sunday last, Dr Pan Jones, of Mostyn, occupied the pulpit of the Tabernacl Con- gregational Chapel. At the English Presbyterian Church, Professor Ellis Edwards, Bala, preached, and at Salem, the Rev R Roberts, Llandudno. PERSONAL.—Mr W R Davies, solicitor, is, we re- gret to state, still confined to his residence at Bod. londeb, suffering from a severe illness. AN ORCHESTRA.—A local orchestra has been formed:in town, under the cond uctorship of Mr M W Griffiths, Mus Bac. The following have already joined :—Miss Carling, Miss Bicknell, Miss Ada Hughes, Miss Nesta Edwards, Miss Elsie Hughes, Miss Millard. Miss Bessie Evans, Miss Jones Parry. and Messrs R H Lloyd, Dan Williams, Taliesin Davies, Meirion Davies, Meredith Roberts, Robert Jones, Fred Arnfield, and Sergeant Instructor Cox, with Miss Blodwen Williams as accompanist. TEA AND CONCERT.—A successful tea was held on Wednesday week last in connection with the Titbeinacle Church, followed by a concert in the evening at the Public Rooms, presided over by Mr J Meyrick Jones, C.C. The conductor was the Rev Parri Huws, and Miss Blodwen Williams presided at the piano. Songs, &c., were rendered by the best local talent. On the challenge solo, Miss May Williams was the winner out of eight competitors. Llew Cynfal and MrR Davies were the adjudicators. THE COUNTY SCHOOL.—The ordinary meeting of the Governors of the School was held on Friday last. Messrs D Owen and R Wynne Williams were appointed visiting committee Three designs of Headmaster's house were submitted ftom Messrs R Davies, Bangor; Taliesin Rees. Birkenhead; and Lockwood and Sons, Chester. The consideration of these designs was deferred to a special meeting. Mr Wm Evans, of Birmingham, promised a silver medal to pupils who attended school in full and punctually, and a bronze medal to those who would reach a certain per centage. Three members were appointed to consult with the Governors of Dr Williams' School, as to division of technical rates, viz. Messrs Wynne Williams, E W Evans and David Owen. BYE-GONES.At the last meeting of the C.M. Literary Society, held on Friday evening at Bethel, Mr Edward Griffiths, J.P., delivered an interesting address on the old lore of Dolgelley. Mr Griffith is well known as a diligent antiquary, and has often given Dolgelley audiences a glimpse of the past history of the Old Grey Town and its neigh- bourhood. Last Friday night he went over the different periods, and recounted several anecdotes to illustrate the main features of each period-from the Papal period, the commencement of which he dated at 1151, dewn through the Church of England period in the days of Henry VIII and Elizabeth to the Cromwellian period, and ended with the rise of the Society of Friends, or the Quakers. This last movement was very successful in these parts, and there is a store of valuable facts relating to it not published as yet. It is with: great satisfaction we learn that Mr Griffith is engaged on the period, and is preparing a volume of its history for the press. The volume will un- doubtedly be welcomed by a large circle, and will add an interesting chapter to the coming history of Wales. Mr Griffith was cordially thanked for his lecture on the motion of the Rev Evan Roberts, seconded by Mr Rowland Williams and Mr O. D. Roberts. The chair was occupied by Mr R. Guthrie Jones. FOOTBALL.—A well-contested match in the final for the challenge cup was played at the Cattle Show field on Saturday between the Towyn Rovers and the Dolgelley town teams. During the first half there was no scoring, and the second half was keenly contested. In the end, however, Dolgelley succeeded in scoring, and so won by one goal to nil. Great enthusiasm was displayed by the youth of the town at this victory. The ^ife and Drum Bands paraded the streets, and a good deal of exuberant feeling was vented in many ways. LLANELLTYD'S EISTEDDFOD.—An eisteddfod or Literary Meeting "in connection with 'he churches of Llanelltyd, Soar, and Bontddu was held at the Public Rooms on Saturday night last. The chair was occupied by Capt F. J. Bailey, Tanllan, and the vice-chairman was Mr Owen Jones, Bontddu. The proceedings were conducted by Mr W G Jones. The Revj4 Morris, B.D., adjudicated the music, and Mr John Roberts accompanied at the piano. The programme was a lengthy one, and the meeting lasted from 6-30 till 11 o'clock, in which time some fifty-two items were dealt with. On the children's solo, the prize was awarded to Master Emrys Evans, Frondeirion, and Lizzie Evans, Brynmeurig Build- ings. Meirion Roberts and Lizzie Evans were awarded the prizes for the juvenile recitation. Mrs Thomas, Trawsfynydd, was awarded the prize for a pair of ribbed stockings. Mr Henry Jones, Bont- newydd, won two prizes for sticks. Mr William Roberts, Dolgelley, won the prize for the tenor solo. He also, with Mr Howell Ellis, won the prize for the duett. The challenge solo prize was awaraeu to Mr W T Lloyd. In the Juvenile Choir com- petition the winners were the Idris Choir, while the Mawddach Male Voice Party were awarded the prize on the 11 Roman Soldiers." The Chief Choral competition was a very good one, four choirs com- peting. The prize was awarded to the Mawddach Piirty, conducted by Mr Tom Rees. One party competed in the Gadlef Ddirwestol," viz., Llan- elltyd, and were awarded the prize. The prize for the essay was won by Mr J Thos Jones, and Glan Wnion was the winner in both the poetic competitions.
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LLEDROD. DEATH.—The death took place on Friday-week last of John Herbert Davies, of Tynporth. eldest son of Richard Davies. miller. He had been ill for many months and the news of his premature death was received with regret. The funeral took place last Friday, when the remains were interred at Lledrod churchyard, the Rev John Brans, Lledrod, an dthe vicar, officiated.
LAMPETER.
LAMPETER. HOUSE OF PETERWELL.— There are a few copies of this interesting story still on sale. SALES by public auctions in order to be made widely known throughout the district should be advertised in the Welsh Gazette." PHYSICAL TRAINING.—The students of the St. David's College are undergoing a series of physical: drills every Tuesday and Friday. Sergeant Major Baldwin is the instructor. CHURCH NEWS.—The Rev Evan Evans, Soar, has accepted the pastorate of Bethania Welsh Congre- gational Church, Dowlais.- The recognition services of the Rev J. J. Jones, B.A., of Pwllheli, as pastor of Lloyd-street Congregational Chapel, Llanelly, were held on Saturday. TEMPERANCE.—The canvassers appointed at a recent meeting to distribute pledge forms, have ] been again busily engaged in collecting them. A temperance meeting will be held next Wednesday with a view of establishing a branch of the South Wales Temperance Association in the district, and delegates representing the various chapels of the j sircuit have been asked to attend. I FOOTBALL.—A good number of football enthus- iasts journeyed to Cardiff on Saturday, to witness the international match between Scotland and Wales, additional interest being taken in the event owing to Strand Jones. a member of the town team having been selected to play full-back for Wales. During the first part of the game it is said that Strand never had one solitary chance of putting in a kick, whilst in the second half be saved pluckily and cleverly. The game resulted in a victory for the Welsh team by one goal three tries to one goal. OBITU.LRT.-After a long illness, the death took place on Friday morning, at the residence of his son Mr J. T. Megicks, Corner shop, of James Megicks at the advanced age of seventy-four years. The deceased met with an accident about twelve months ago, by falling off a wagon, and ever since ha4 not regained his usual health. He was a shoe- maker by trade, employed at the Cambrian Shoe Factory, where he was held in high esteem by his fellow-workmen. He was a faithful member of the C.M. Chapel, where his loss will be felt. He leaves a widow, three sons, and two daughters to mourn his loss and with whom much sympathy is felt. The funeral took place on Tuesday, the inter- ment being made at the Parish Churchyard. The Rev D R Williams, Aberystwyth, officiated at the house, and the Revs W J Evans and J D Lewis, Pencarreg, at the church, and graveside. The chief mourners were Mrs Megicks (widow), Mr J T Megicks, Mr D J Megicks, and Mr William Megicks (sons), Mrs Herberts, Neath, and Miss Megicks (daughters), Mr Megicks (brother), Mrs Hughes, Llanybyther (sister), Mrs D J Megicks, Mrs William Megicks, Mr Herberts, &c. PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY. Before Mr T. H. R. Hughes (in the chair), Dr Hugh Walker (Mayor), Colonel H. Davies-Evans, Messrs J. C. Harford, David Davies. Lewis Davies, and the Rev T. C. Edmunds. Obstruction. -Evan Evans, College-street, and James Riley, a labourer, were summoned by Mr R. W. Joaes, borough surveyor, for drawing a certain truck on the pavement.—Mr J. E. Lloyd, town clerk appeared to prosecute on behalf of the Town Council. Mr Evans who is a cabinet-juaker said that he, in company of two of his workmen, were taking some furniture towards Cwmmanne, and as the road was newly-laid with stones they went on the footpath, but ke was not drawing the truck at the time.—P.C. Lewis proved both cases, and Riley was fined one shilling, whilst the case against Evans was dismissed. A Magistrate Fined.-Thomas Owen, New-row, was charged by Deputy-chief-constable Williams with sailing certain game, to wit a hare to one T. H. R. Hughes at Lampeter, he not being then a person duly licensed to deal in game. Mr T. H. R. Hughes, Neuaddfawr (the presiding chairman) was also charged with buying a hare from the said Thomas Owen, he not being duly licensed to deal in game.—Mr Hughes did not sit on this case.—Mr Hughes Jones, solicitor, said that he appeared on behalf of the defendants and pleaded guilty to a technical offence Deputy chief constable Williams said Thos Owen was cautioned by the police before.—Thos Owen's: No, not to my knowledge-Mr Hughes Jones said that the two defendants—the one who bought and the other who sold—thought that they came under the Ground Game Act. It was a technical offence all along, and he recommended the two defendants to pay sixpence into the Court upon the understanding that the Justices have a right to remit the costs. One of the defendants who was a magistrate spoke to him on the matter, and said that he thought that he had a perfect right to buy the hare. Under the Summary Jurisdiction Act Section 16 they bad the power to dismiss the case.—The magistrates retired for a few minutes into an ante-room, and on their return, Mr Harford, who presided, said that the Court had considered the case, rod found both guilty, They imposed a fine of 5s and costs each but at the same time they were of opinion that the, really guilty person had not been found, and it was a matter for the police to inquire into Mr Tom Tuff (laughter).—Thos Owen (interupiing) That is not my name, Mr Harford !—(more laughter)— Mr Harford (continuing) said that the police should further inquire into the matter.
LLANGEITHO.
LLANGEITHO. CYDWEITHREDIAD AMAETHYDDOL Prydnawn Llun diweddaf bu Mr D D Williams, o adran Amaethyddol Coleg Aberystwyth, yu anerch cyfarfod lluoseg o amaethwyr yr ardal yn y lie liwn. Cymerwyd y gadair gan y Parch D A Jones, yr hwn, fel arfer, a wnaeth ei waith yn ddeheuig Cadd y darlithydd groesawiad calonog a rhoddwyd iddo wrandawiad astud. Dywedodd fod y symudiad pres- enol yn un o'r rliai mwyaf pwysig yn nglyn ag am- aetbyddiaeth ag sydd wedi cael ei drin yn nghof dynion. Fel y mae yn hysbys i bawh erbyn llyn y niae cyflwr amaethyddiaeth wedi myned i ystad mor druenus fel ac y mSe yn anmhosibl iddi barhau lawer yn hwy os na cbeir rhyw gyfnewidiad buan. Rhyw fodd neu gilydd yr ydym ni fel Cymry wedi bod yn rhy annibynol ar ein gilydd mae pob teulu yn byw fel pe bai yn rhyw "drefedigaetir" (colonv) fechan'ar ben ei hun, yn cadw pob peth mor bell ag y gallo oddiwrth ei gymydog, ac yn rhyw edrycli arno yn ddrwg-dybys," athrwy hynyyn gorfod taflullawer o arian yn ofer bob blwyddyn. Faint o arian allasai ffermwyr ein gwlad gynilo pejbai pobdau neu dri.er engraitft, yn uno a'u gilydd i brynu tarw da a'i gadw ar'nail? Buasai hyny ar unwaith yn enill mawr i bob un, ac yn foddion cryf i weithio allan o fodolaeth y "mongrels" sydd i'w gweled mor ami ar byd a lied ein gwlad. Mae pob un wedi clywed yr hen ddywediad,—"Mewn undeb mae nerth," ond ychydig iawn rywfodd sydd yn ei gario i weithrediad. Os goddefwch i mi ddweyd wrthych, meddai Mr Wil- liams, fy marn wirioneddol i ydyw,—nad yw sefyllfa bresenol amaetbyddiaeth yn Nghymru yn ddim at yr hyn a fydd niewn deg mlynedd eto. Os na wnawn ni ymdrech buaaa i gydweithio mwy i geisio gweithio allan ein "hiachawdwriaeth ein hunain." Grwgi.aeh glywn ni y ffermwyr yn wneud yn mhob man, ac nid hebachos; ond ni yw cwyn ffermwr annibynol yn cael mwy o effaith ar ein Tir-feddianwvr a'n Senedd. nag yw "phinclicd o halen ar ddwr v mor," ac ond i ni edrych ar y sefyllfa yn liollol ddiduedd nis gallwn yn gydwybodol eu beio. Pa synwyr yw i'r Llywod- raeth i daflu arian-yn ofer feallai—i geisio helpu y ffermwyr os na allant hwy yn gyntaf ddangos eu bod yn barod i wneud eu rlian i'w teilyngu. Caled iawn, ac yn erbyn natur bob Cymro, yw syrthio i fewn gyda'r gwelliantau sydd wedi dod oddeutu yn nglyn ag amaethyddiaeth hoff gan bob un yr hen ffasiwn oedd yn cael ei harfer gan ei dad a'i dadau, ond er mor anwyl iddo, y mae yn rhaid svmud gyda'r amser neu dori i lawr. Y mae eisiau mwy o gynrychiolwyr amaethyddiaeth yn Senedd ein gwlad. Pa sawl aelod sydd yno. yn barod i ddadleu ein rhan yn bresenol ? Mi fentraf ddweyd y gellir eu rhifo yn rliwydd ar fys- edd un llaw. Ond i ffermwyr Cymru aLloegr uno a'u gilvdd a sefvdlu eu hunain vn gymdeithasau cry lion, fe fydd eu llais mor gryf ag i wneud yn angenrlieidiol ar y Senedd a'r Tir-feddianwyr i wrando vn astud arnynt. Yr unig beth sydd yn angenrheidiol yw- cydweitbrediad. Cydmarwch am funud achos am- aethyddiaeth ag achos cwmniau rheilffyrdd ein gwlad, a chwi gewch weled mai cydweith- rediad yw dirgelwch llwyddiant y rheilffyrdd. Gadewch i ni am funud yn mhellach sylwi ar yr an- fanteision sydd yn cael eu rhoddi ar y ffermwr oherwydd absenoldeb cynrychiolaeth. Os bydd ei laeth yn cynwys llai na hyn ahyno '.fat. 'I neu os bydd ei fenyn a dros hyn a hyn o ddwr, y mae yn agored i gospedipaeth drom ar unwaith. Os bydd y cig y mae yn ei werthu yn arwyddo fod y creadur yn dioddef o'r "decad" (Tuberculosis), ymae yn agored 'w gospi eto mae yn angenrheidiol drachein fod pob peiriant o'i eiddo yn cael ei gau i mewn yn iawn: y cwn wedi eu muzzlo, ei greaduriaid ddim yn crwydro ar ochr y ffordd fawr, ei wasanaethyddion wedi eu iiisuro yn erbyn damweiniau, goleu ar bob cerbyd (goleu lleuad neu peidio ar ol rhyw amser penodedig o'r dydd), cosb am gario ffrynd mewn cerbyd os na fydd license ganddo, &c. Er hyn i gyd goddef a grwg- nach wrth ein gilydd ydvm ni vn wneud a dim yn mhellach. Gadewch i ni ddeffro, a rhoddi ein penau at ein gilydd, a dangosein bod yn fyw. "United we stand, divided we fall" fel y dywedodd y Sais. Yn awr, nid rhyw fatli o arbrawf (experiment) yw y cydweithrediad amaethyddol yma. Y mae gwledydd tramor wedi ei dreio ac yn mhob man y mae wedi bod yn llwyddianus, fel y mae y gwledydd yna yn cael eu codi w ystad druenus i sefyllfa gyfoethog, ac erbyn hyn wedi sicrhau gafael cadarn ar farchnad Lloegr, tra yr ydym ni yn gorwedd yn gysglyd a gweled ein hunain yn cael ein gweithio allan o flwyddyn i flwyddyn ganddyat. Deuddeg mlynedd yn ol nid oedd un" Co-operative Society yn yrlwcrddon, ond ar ddiwedd y flwyddyn ddiweddaf vr oedd yno 446 o gymdeithasau, a phob un yn talu ei ffordd yn hyfryd. Pan adechreuodd Mr Horace Pkmket ar ei waith yr oedd trigoliony Congested Districts yno fel y gel- wir yr I I arda"dd orlawn wedi myned moJ" dlawd fel nad oedd dim ond newyn yn eu gwynebu. Heddyw v mae golwg lewyrchus drosben ar yr ardaloedd vn*, a. Niae y gw-eithwyr a'r meistri yn gweithio yn iinol, a'r naill a'r llall yn manteisio trwv hyny. Fe welwch bob gweithiwr bron yno, yn awr, yn medru cadw buwch a dau neu dri o foch, ac vn gallu codi arian o'r Bank (Credit Bank) i brynu rhagor, lieu i attal I gwerthu pan y bydd y prisiau yn isel. Beth all 1 wnoud mwy o les i gadw y gweithiwr ar y tir nac ychydig o gymhorth o'r fath yma. Mae amaethwyr yr Iwerddon heddyw yn gwneudmiloed.l a'r flloedd o ar- ian ar eincefnaunipanyr oeddynt awwn cyflwr lawer gwaeth ddeuddeg mlynedd yn ol. Mae hanes Den- mark eto yn profi yr un peth yn gywir, ac y met- hanes gwelliantau amaethyddol y wlad bono yn svn- dod i bawb, Dyma yr hanes yn mhob man nid wyf ond wedi enwi ychydig, ond dyma fel N- mae ffermwyr Prydain yn caniatau i'r gwledydd tramor i fyn'd a'u bara o'u penau. Ar ol gweled beth sydd wedi cael ei > c" y y gw!edt«Jd a enwyd, ofer yw ceiskr dvvei'kV Ma, alivvii ni yn IVghymru wneud yr un modd. iiaiiuu, tflla wer iawn ys> xyflyniach a mwy perfiaitb- unci i ni ss« credu. Ar hya- o bryd y mae Prydain vn rndtuiyn,^ ar v gwledydd tramor &.n bum' rhan o ■awech oi fr'-wychdd. \id o«s dim ond un rhan o ciiwech yn cael ei godi yn y wlad yma. in 1^69 yr uedd 12,000.030 cyieiriau o dan }",fur vn PrydainFawr a'r Iwerddon, 0 Lynv, yr oedd 4.CC0.CC0 6 dan wen- [ I'h. Yn 1S00 yr oedd V tir lla/r.r w di distwn i 8,700,000, a dim ond 2,000.000 a dan wenith. Felly y inaee. enwd gwenith wedi myned i lawr i'r haner. Fe rydd 2,000,000 o gyfeiriau o wenith 54,000,000 niesur. Mae li Prydain Fawr a'r Iwerddon yn 40,000, OGJ. H-liy nid ydym ni yn codi ond un ran iair o wejni j. ar gyfer bob pn,-oddeutu lwarter yr hyn sydd ejLiu, Bara am 13 wythnos, a newy n am 39 feallai. yw. beth pe bai Prydain FaN-r N-n (ietli-c, ITW foreu a chael ei hunan mewn riivtel ag un o'r gwledydd cryfion tramor, an o ym- divchion cryfaf gwlad gref fvddai prvnu v gWenith, &c.. o'r gwledydd eraill. Y canlyniad fyddav newvn oenedlaethol a tbori y deyrnas i fyny efallai. Os yw Prydain YaWl" yn myned i gadw byddinoedd crvfion a Uynges gref, y mae o bwvs aurhaeihol ei bod vrr gallu codi digon o i- yd iddynt ac i'r boblog-aeth iiefvd er mwyn ood yn barod i ddisgwyl anghydfod. Paithed ameanion cydweithrediad amaethyddol. Yr wvf wedi eu rlianu i bum dosparth, ond rhaid cofio ar yr un pryd nad yw y pump yma yn cvnwvs yr oil. (1) I aliuogi ffermwyr Cymru trwy uno a'u gilydd i brynu pob peth amaethyddol yn unionffvrchof oddfrwrth y gwneuthurwyr er mwyn pocedu yr arian sydd vn- myned i gadw y canoltldyn," ac i gympryd mantaisf 0 r telerau y mae y cwmniau rheilffyrdd J'n gynyg i ni with roddi "orders" am "quantities'" mawr. '(2) 1 aliuogi ffermwyr i droi allan gynyrch y ffermvdd a'r liekhdai o "quality-" cyson, ac j Eicrhall y farchnad oreu iddynt. (3) I geisio gwella anifeiliaid trwy brynu neu "hirio" meirch, teirw a baddod o waed pur, ac sydd yn enwog am eu rhinweddau da. (4) I sefvdlu butter factories," "bacon factories," a "creameries,fely gall y ffermwyr ddanfon eu llaeth a u moch tewion iddynt-, ac yna eu danfon yn union- gyrchol i Porganwg neu ryw le arail lie ceirmarchnad dda. (5) I addysgu y ffermwyr yn eu gaiwedigaeth drwy ddanfon bechgyn fyddont wedi cael eu haddvsgu yn ein colegau ar hyd y wlad i egluro unrhyw bwnc iddynt gor eu ag y medrant- (6 ) I roddi cefnogaeth i'r gweithw yr sytid ar y tir i aros yno, trwv sefvdlu "Credit Banks." lie y gall gweithiwr da, gonest/gael menthyg £ 3 i £ 4 i brynu neu i attal gwertbu mochyn neu rbywbeth arall oddiar ei le pan io prisiau yn isel ac angen arian arno. (7) I alluogi ffermwyr i "insuro" eu gweithwyr a'u stock am daliadau rbes- ymol: mwv rijes,, iuol o la wer nag y gellir vn bresenol. Yn awr mi geisiaf yehwanegu tipyn ar y penau uchod, ac mi gymeraf y manteision yn nglyn a'r "manures," hadau a'r "feeding stuffs" yn gyntaf. Pe bai y cydweithrediad yma. yn gwneyd dim ond gof- alu fod y ffermwy-r yn gallu prynu y pethau yma yn bur ac am brisiau rhesvmol. fe fuasai vn rTfian-n)»ii ei fodolaeth yn ardderchogr a dyma fel yr ydym ni Y; bwriadu cychwyn yn Tregaron. Declireu n araf ac yna gweithio i iynv yn raddol fel na io neb yn cael lie i ofni nac yn cael ei dynu i fewn; oherwvdd fe gewch ambell i un na wyr ef ddim am y peth yn awyru ei farn ar y pwnc ac yn awgrymu nad ydyw y cydweithrediad yma ond rhyw fath o symudiad er ,lles personol i'r bobl sydd yn ei bregethu. Y cygur goreu wyf fi wedi gael o'r dechreuad yw gweled fod rhywrai yn ei erbyn, waeth mat hyny yn arwydd cr fod ein hamcan yn un er daioni i'r wlad. Y peth fy nghynyrfodd i yn nglyn a'r gwaith yma gyntaf oecla gweled y modd yr oedd ffermwyr y wlad yma yn cael eu tynu i fewu (swiridlo os mynwch) gan y bobl sydd yn tramwy ar hyd a lied y woo i werthu y compound manures" a'r "feeding stuffs" vnjj. Cymerwch gynghor gan un eydd yn gwybod rbyw ychydig am y pethau yma a cauwch eich drysau yn. eu lierbyn. Rhyw bythefnos yn ol yr oedd Traveilrwr yn ardal Tregaron yn gwerthu "bwydlloi." Ei bris oedd 28s y cant, neu £28 y dunell. Nid oedd ganddo yr un "guess beth oedd y bwyd yn gynwys, dim on math o "analysis;" fe allasai ei fod wedi: ei wneud o geryg wedi eu malu o ran a wvddai y ffermwr. Yr unig beth allasai ddangos- oedd pict-wrai ychydig o loi wedi cael eu dwyn i fyny a.rno-meddai de. Wrth brynu y pethau yma yr ydych yn talu lup bethau y gallech wneud lawn cystal eich htmain am tua haner y pris trwy gymysgu y bwydydd pur a'u gilydd. A welsoch chwi "Draveiliwr" erioed yn gwerthu feeding stuff pur "fel Linseed, Linseed Cake, Cotton Cake, &c. Naddo Paham ? Yn gyn- taf am eu bod yn cael llawer mwy o Commission am werthu y "compound stuff," ac yn ail am y gall pob ffarmwr weled prisiau y pethau pur yn-y papurau. Stwff cwrs sydd yn y Compound Cakes yma; fel rheol mae y powders" sydd yn cael eu rhoddi arm y yn costio yn ddrud i'r ffermwr er nad ydynt yn fwyd o gwbl, nid ydynt megis ond mwstard a halen i gig, ac fel y gwyddoch, mae gofyn cael mwy o'r ddau yma gyda cnig gwael, na chy-da cig ffres pur. Yr un fath yn gywir gyda'r "manures" yma. Peidiwcb byth a phrynu unrhyw fath o "patent manures." Prynwch y stwff pur, gofalwchgael ei "analysio," ac yna os bydd eisiau. cymysgwch hwy eich hunain, a thrwy hyny mi fyddwch ar eich henill yn fawr. Ych- ydig iawn o "use" sydd ar y "cakes" yma yn Sir Aberteifi, oherwydd fod y prisiau yn uchel yn golwg, ac hefyd fod y ffermwyr yn codi digon o latur at eu pwrpas fel nad oes eisiau ond ychydig Indian Corn gyda hwy. Nid Indian Corn ddvlai fyn'd gyda y rhai vna ond "cakes," a phe bai fiermwr -n LraI-lu de&U faint fwy o werth yw yr achles oddiwrth y rhai hyn na'r lleill, mi fuasai mwy o "use" yn cael ei wneud ohonynt. Nid oes amser i mi ddangos i chwi faint o beth yw cael hadau pur o ryw" iawn. Mi fydd llyfr allan genyf ar "experiments" a gariais allan y flwyddyn ddiweddaf—cyn dydd Sul, ac mi anfonaf gopies yn rhad i chwi, ond gydallaw mi allaf ddweyd wrtbych am mangles er esiampl y gellwch chwi emll tua £ 4 y cyfer wrth eu prisio am 10s y dunell ond i chwi ddewis yr hadau iawn. Arydiwedd amlygodd yr holl amaethwyr oeddynt yn bresenol eu cydym- Y I deimlad a'r mudiad, ac er i Mr Williams eu liannog i ystyried y mater yn bwyllogyn gyntaf. penderfynodd ainryw ymuno a'r gymdeithas, a chymerwyd ugain o'rcyfraniadau (shares) yny man a'r lie. Cynygiwyd gan y Parch D Worthington ac eiliwyd gan Mr Joliit Kowlands. Tyndolau, bleidlais o ddiolchgarwch y cy- farfod i Mr Williams am ei anerchiad buddiol a dydd- orol. Cariwyd hyn yn unfryaol.