Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

THE NEW CHIEF CONSTABLE OF t CARDIGANSHIRE. We are this week enabled to give a few,personal particulars relatine: to Inspector Edward Williams, of the Liverpool Police Force, who was last Thursday appointed Chief Constable for Cardiganshire. Inspector Williams was born 41 years ago at Tyn Llan, Ysceifiog, Holywell. He stands six feet in height, and is of a fine physique, and endowed with good health and strength. He is a member of the Church of England, of the Evangelical School, but possessed of deep sympathy with all Christian work. For some years, until his marriage to an English lady, be was associated in Church work with the Rev James Davies, vicar of St. David's Church, Liverpool. In 1884 be joined the Liverpool City Police Force as a constable; was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in July, 1891; and to the rank of Inspector in May. 1901, after passing a searching and severe examination in general subjects and in knowledge of Police Law and Practice. During the whole ot his service in Liverpool, he has been connected with the Central Divisions, comprising the leading streets, large business places, with the docks and landing stages, thus gaining much experience in controlling and regulating traffic. In addition, he has proved himself a very capable officer in administering the Licensing Acts and enforcing the Explosives and Petroleum Acts. He is also well versed in the work of the Fire Brigade, and has done some excellent work in the detection and prevention of crime. The police strength of the Division under his charge since 1901 is 250 men of all ranks, with an estimated population of 100,000, thus giving him ample scope for organising and administrative work. His practical work and power of command always gave superior officers ihe utmost satisfaction, by whom he is considered a most zealous and tactful officer. Coming to his new sphere with such a record, we feel certain the new Chief will soon more that justify the confidence placed in him, and the county will have every cause to be thankful for the appointment. He leaves Liverpool with the best wishes of the citizens.

| Cardigansliire County Council. NORTHERN MAIN ROADS COM MITTEE. MR HENRY HOSSALL CREATES A SCENE. THE CHAIRMAN VACATES HIS SEAT A quarterly meeting of the Northern Main Roada Committee of the Cardiganshire County Council Has held on Monday at the Town Hail, Aberystwyth, when there were pesent Dr. Lloyd, Tregaron (chairman), presiding; Alderman D. J. Williams, Evan Richards, T. J. Morgan., C. M. Williams, and Hey. T. Mason Jones; Councillors Yaughan Davies. M.P., H. Bonsall, Edward Jones, Capt. D. Williams, T. Alorgan, \V. Rees, Benjamin Jones, Major J. J. Bonsall, Edward Evans, Richard James, Robert Illis. D. Morgan James, Rev. Gwmryn Jones, R. J. Junes, and E. H. James; wltiJ Mr. H. C. Fryer (clerk), and Mr. Roderick Lloyd (surveyor). Caehalog Drain. Air. Robert Ellis reported that Alderman Peter Jones and himself had visited 1,1:111- badarn as to the proposed drain at Caehalog. Since then, the Surveyor had imormed hua k that the matter had fallen through for the reason that the landlord objected to givinf the land iiocessary to carry out the work. Llanio Bridge. The question of widening and improving the Llamo Brulge over the river Teify had referred to this committee by the Council.—Air. W. Rees: Have you asked me +o e-plrin, Mr. Chairrr./n ?—Afr. Mo* gan Janie.>: No, are poachi; g again.— W. You are out of oider. Don't ca'i pt.ic.i ).Alderman D. J. > Williams thought the cspenpe of widening th > .ho'p ot 1 b* idge wo df. he too g-c.-ii. He suggested thit an improvement could be t- w ?sg entrance to the bridge.—-All. Alo gan James p-npored th.,f < he i i-m^e-'s i t the i.-o "tin.ion he s '1,'(>,):n l1i! t,(;t t''»> .'1"' ,>- p im V. illiiiius ?.e:onded, and the \\y; 2: :T':C. Woiking of Stone Quarries. The matter of purchasing machinery for the working uf the Council s &toiic yjui. iv-s came up lor euscussioii. iiie Clerk said he had received a letter from Air. David Dav- ies, statixig that since the sub-committee had visited the quarry, matters had altered, and he was not in a position to grant a lease to the County Couiiel i. -Ili-. Davies said he had gone to considerable expense to open the place, and it was now in full working order. If the Council at any time wished to obtain stones, he was prepared to quote a price per yard or ton, and would pledge himself to supply them with 1,000 tons a year. He was also prepared to grant the Council land free of charge to place mac- hinery thereon for breaking stone. He had offered the quarry to the Council on very liberal terms, and some of the members had insinuated unworthy motives. In future he would treat the Council like any other pri- vate customer.—Captain Williams said if they could get stone from Mr. Davies' quarry it would mean a saving of £ 200 a year to the county.—Mr. Vaughan Davies: What is the price of the proposed machinery ?-The Surveyor: ;C220.-In reply to Mr. Vaughan Davies, the Surveyor said stone breakers were very scarce in the county.—Captain Williams: To break stones by manual labour costs 2s. 6d. a yard. It can be done by ma- chinery at 9d. a yard.—Air. Morgan James proposed that the matter be deferred until they had come to a settlement about the quarries. He believed an order had been for a sufficient quantity of Merionethshire stone to go on with.—Alderman Evan Rich- ards seconded, and this was agreed to.- Mr. Henry Bonsall strongly protested against the matter being dealt with in this way. and said he objected to large orders for stone being sent out of the county. He was ruled out of order, however, and the business was proceeded with. Surveyor's Report. The Surveyor presented his report for the quarter ending November 26th last. Noth- ing he said had been done to the roadside encroachments at Llanbadarn and Maesy- felin, Talsarn. He hoped the Council would take strong measures in these cases, as they might create a precedent and might in fu- ture, cause great trouble. The Cambrian Railway had taken no steps to make jpod the damage caused to the main road by water falling from the Railway Bridges. As there was a great want of a better system of sur- face water drainage at Borth, he recommend- ed that two new drains should be made, one at London House, and the other by Robert Owen's house, at a cost not to exceed £6 10s. and judging from appearance a large number of the old drains had been obstructed by building and otherwise, and two or three out- lets for the water to escape from the chan- nels had been lately stopped. With their permission he intended to summon a few of the obstructors to appear at the next Petty Sessions at Talybont, otherwise it would be impossible to keep open the present outlets for draining surface water. For the im- provement of the road he would suggest that he be authorised to make a new channel along the seaside of the road in order to prevent the road being damaged by the water running across same, as at present. The water taps were also very troublesome and two of them should be removed, viz:— That near "Airs. Davies's shop (late Mrs. Griffiths's), which was right on the footpath and should be removed further back, and the other opposite the Independent Chapel, removed to the other side of the road. As reported last quarter the protection works at Borth were completed in accordance with the instructions received from the sub-com- mittee, and the fences had stood the test of the recent storm without any damage. Owing to the roughness of the weather ex- perienced lately the work at the Southern end of Borth had been postponed to a more favourable time. The total cost of the work done at the northern end was E574 13s. 3d. The particulars showed £ 3 12s. value of 6 cwt. of spikes sold: £ 3 12s. 6d. value of timber sold to Mrs. Hughes; and a sum of L19 5s. 10id due from the proprietors of the Borth Hotel.— Sub-committees were ap- pointed to report upon the alleged encroach- ments at Llanbadarn and Maesyfelin.—With regard to the dripping of water from rail- way bridges, and thus damaging the roads, Mr. C. M. Williams proposed, and Captain Williams seconded, that the Cambrian Rail- way Company be again written to, stating that unless the work was attended to forth- with, proceedings would be taken.—As to the proposed drainage works at Borth, Mr. R. J. Jones moved that the matter be refer- red to the committee appointed to deal with the groynes.—Major J. J. Bonsall seconded, and this was agreed to. Borth Protection Works. In reply to Mr. Robeir iiiiis, chairman of the County Council, the Surveyor said he sold the spikes and the timber because he had more than he required. He also thought he was making a good bargain by selling them.-Mr. Eltis said he would like it to be settled whether property belonging to the Council was to be disposed of in this private way.—Mr. Richard James said he would like to know how the Surveyor arrived at the cost of the timber.—The Surveyor said it was all measured.—Mr. H. Bonsall: Has the money been paid by the Borth Hotel people?—The Surveyol": Not yet.-Mr. Bon- sall Are you bringing an action against them?—The Surveyor: Yes.—Air. Bonsall: In your own name?—The Surveyor: Yes, the county has nothing to do with it.-In reply to Mr. R. James, the Surveyor said he thought he had more than sufficient timber on hand now to construct thegroyne at the south end.—In reply to Mr. Ellis. the Surveyor said the item of L19 10s. against the hotel people included everything.—In reply to Mr. R. J. Jones, the Surveyor said he undertook the work for the hotel people because he thought it would be a benefit to the Council. He took the proceedings in his own name to recover the amount be- cause he was responsible for it.—Mr. Ellis moved that it be an instruction to the Sur- veyor that in no case was he to dispose of property belonging to the Council except under an order of the executive committee or the Alain Roads Committee.—Mr. H. Bonsall: And in no case to enter into con- tracts with individuals.—Mr. Ellis: I don't think that will occur again.—Alderman C. M. Williams said in reference to the work done opposite the hotel the Surveyor did not consider he was doing private work. but thought it was part of the complete scheme. —Mr. Ellis: It was not part of the gom- plete scheme that he should repair the pri- vate fencing of the hotel company.—Mr. R James said the £ 50 promised by the hotel company was promised on the distinct under- standing that the groyne was put on the north, side of the hotel.-Alderman C. M. Williams: Where it was originally intended to be.—Aderman J. T. Morgan seconded Mr Lilis p. opos.cion.—Alderman C. Al Will- iams dissented from the proposal. The Sur- veyor considered he was doing what was right as an official. If he had sold the mnt>.T'al at a loss he would agree with Mr. Ellis.—Rev. T. Mason Jones thought they iiad no cause to compain until the Surveyor had done something which involved them in a Joss.—Mr Ellis said it was a questiou_of principle rather than of procedure.—Mr. Vaughan Davies thought the proposition meant a vote of no confidence in the Sur- veyor. If they could not trust him to sell a few spikes he was not fit to hold his office. He quite agreed with Air. Ellis that the Sur- veyor ought not to be allowed to enter into private contracts, ami would support a mo- tion to that effect.-fr. Ellis said he would first propose that the Surveyor be not al- lowed to enter into any private contracts. —Air. R. J Jones seconded, and this was --c carved '■ rrmonsiv.—Mr Filis further pro- posed that it be an instruction to the Sur- veyor that he was not to dispose of any •"cv'ut.y Crv:!ncil property above the value of £ -5 without fic'st trotting the consent of the executive committee or Main Roads Committer —hV-man J. T. Morgan secon- ,-lnr1. Tl.; ;or»r>srHfvn wa« dr' -ed bv nire votes to s-'ven.— •' 1 C. Al. Wdli:>rns: THo'-rt r good do: bch;u>! 'hi*.—Air. Ellis: I want to know whnt it- is.—Alderman Wil- liams: Thrt is Tn- {)" MV. RBis. I am not going to pnter into n- debate here now. R?g'strati on of Motor Cars. j A d'^cvsrVi took place a-s to whether to | assign to dealers in motor care within the county gentrai nt i, ina'ks. under the Motor Ca Act. 1H*'1 and. if so, what the shall he r.1 I t'■■ anneal fee. to be p •' 5' • tl'f general mark ?-.>• I s: j-- ,> were the letters? 'j t'v 'he 'ee to he paid. Mr. R. J. Jo,)> s 7 i Tr* -v wei e in fa tour o' it i* 1 r-. —It wps "e-r ;'H i" ;,¡." •• -•. that the ff*> Ho £ '7 5?^ —h-1 pt;fY, tTI tr 1 r •- sic -i .-v+'o-i '-•> f F-- v TV -•• rr^ WO.1 '4- '?. (, n: Ii r1,i,i. nif* 9 The motor cars will bring trade (cries of ''chair.) Air. Bonsall repeated the remark that the j committee bad acted in a form of brutal ignorance, and on the spur of the moment had taken up a vindictive spirit against an important industry (more cries of chair" and general disorder.'—Mr. Vaughan Davies: I rise to a point of order.—Mr. Bonsall: I urn on my ieet.j—-ilr. Davies: -No, you are not.-The Chairman: I have no power to turn him out, or I would very soon.—Air. Bonsall: The whole thing has been rushed. —Mr. Bonsall refused to obey the ruling of the chair, and it became impossible to pro- ceed with the business, what with Mr. Bon- sall continuing an incessant harangue, and the stamping of feet and appeals for" order from the other members.—The Chairman then vacated the chair, and was followed by almost all the other members in a body.- Mr. Bonsall, however, continued speaking, and said he. would not desist until the Chairman had left the building. This he kept up for some minutes, and only stopped when he had achieved his purpose, namely, to get the meeting adjourned. Mr. Bon- sall evidently regarded the matter as a good joke, for having talked every member out, he indulged in a good laugh himself. There were a number of other matters on the ag- enda, which, of necessity, had to be ad- journed. journed. j

CARDIGAN. Pulpit.—The Rev. T Morris curate of Llangoedmore church, occupied the pulpit of St Alary's Church on Sunday evening and preached an eloquent sermon on Christ s ex- ample. Guild of St. Mary.-The weekly meeting of this Guild, held on Thursday evening last at the National School, was presided over by the Rev Thomas Evans. Mr W. Foulkes read an able and well thought out paper on the history of the Prayer Book. Dancing.—The members of the old Cardi- gan quadrille class held a dance at the Guild liall on Tuesday evening week last. There was a good attendance, the event proving most successful. At intervals Mr D T James, Gwalia House, gave selections on the gramophone. Miss Alay Roberts was the accompanist. Education in Pembrokeshire.—The Pem- brokeshire Educational Committee consider- ed, at its meeting last week, the appli- cations for the post of director of Educa- tion. Among the candidates selected to ap- pear before the committee at a subsequent meeting are Dr Rees M.A., Cardigan and Air H E H James, B. A.; Public Library, Swansea. School Board.—An adjourned meeting of the School Board was held at the Guild Hall on Monday, there being present Rev John Williams (chairman) presiding, Rev G. Hughes, and Mr David Morris, with Mr. Ivor Evans (clerk).—The result of the exam- ination of the several candidates for the girl pupil teachers' vacancy held by Air. B. Morgan, B.Sc. on January 16th was received The four at the top in order of merit were j Alice A Thomas, Bronwen Jones. Gwladys Thomas, and Edith Morris.—It was decided, on the motion of the chairman, seconded by the Rev# G. Hughes, that the first and third be appointed to the girls' school, the second to the infants, and that the appointment of the last commence in July next.—The Chair- man proposed that Mr. D. Morris be asked to draw out specification of repairs to be done at the school.—The Rev. G. Hughes seconded, and the motion was agreed to.- The Chairman gave notice of motion that permission be asked of the County Council to spend a sum not exceeding zElO on central classes for the instruction of pupil teachers engaged by the Board, and a sum not exceed- ing £5 on each pupil t-eacher in the last year of engagement towards the expenses of tuition by correspondence. IS POULTRY A TOLLABLE ARTICLE? A TEST CASE. The Borough Petty Sessions were held on Monday at the Guild Hall, before the mayor (Mr E. Mathias), Captain Williams (ex- mayor), Alderman J C Roberts, and Captain R W Picton Evans. Enoch Jones, Brynhyfryd, Cardigan, far- mer, was charged by Walter Bickerton, Car digan tolls lessee, with exposing for sale poultry, other than in the Market Place at Pendre on December 22nd 1903.—A similar charge was preferred against Henry Lloyd Jones, Penrallt, New quav, farmer.-Mr. Davies Williams (instructed by Mr. W E George, solicitor, Newcastle Emlyn) appear- ed for the defence. Mr Davies Williams, at the outset, said this case was one in which the Corporation of Cardigan were part owners of the Market, and were, therefore, interested in the case. The mere circumstance of the lessee being the prosecutor did not alter the position at all.—Alderman J C Roberts said every councillor who sat there as justice was in- terested only as a ratepayer.—Mr Davies Williams said even in that case, they would continue to have interest in the fund; they were really the owners of the property in question.—Alderman J C Roberts said they were not interested in that way, as there was no recovery of tolls in the case.—Mr Williams said the penalty went to the bor- ough fund. It was perfectly true that the immediate result was the penalty, but the effect of the penalty was to establish the proprietary, right, and, therefore, the pro- prietary right could be questioned. He con- tended, therefore, that a councillor was not legally able to sit in this case.—Alderman J C Roberts: This case has arisen from an infringement of the bye-laws.—The Chair- man, after the Bench had considered the question in private, said they had a doubt m the case, but still the members of the Corporation were anxious to do what was right. They would therefore retire from the bench.—Mr Picton Evans being the only remaining magistrate sitting, the court was adjourned for half an hour. file magistrates at the resumption were Mr W Woodward (in the chair): Mr. Bey- non Evans, C.C., Captain R W Picton Ev- ans, and Air D 0 Jones. Air Walter Bickerton, the lessee, said on December 22nd, about eleven o'clock he was engaged collecting tolls. The defendant, Enoch Jones, had a cart of poultry, exposed for sale, opposite the Commercia 1 Hotel. He went up to him and asked for the toll. There were two dealers by the cart negotia- ting. and one of them told defendant he (witness) had asked for the tolls. Defendant -i l(i Wait a minute, I will give it you directly." Instead of waiting, he went to other carts for the tolls, and about ten min- utes afterwards he looked round, but de- fendant was not there. Looking up and down he saw him further up street, talking to a gentleman. Defendant saw him coming and then went away. About a quarter of an hour afterwards defendant was opposite the market. rnd he again asked for the tolls. The poultry were not then in the cart. He said in1 was not going to pay the toll as he had been told not to. Reminded of the promise to pay. he again refused and witness then asker for his name and address, which after some hesitation was given him.—Cross- examiner], he did not see any poultry taken out. The cart was opposite the Commerc- ial Hotel about ten minutes, the defendant being behind the cart. He could not under- stand what they were saying, but he heard the gentleman on thp right say I will give you i.cl.—l>y the Bench: He saw people looking into the cart. In reply to Mr Williams it was stated that the proceedings were taken under section 13 of the Alarkets Act. M) Williams addressing the Bench, said, the toil- v,e- e divisible into two classes, i.e., there certain tolls payable for a ctall in the Market, and also tolls were payable for certain articles sold in the market, the limits of the market being the whole bor- ough. P-Jtvy was included in the former. I but r.in ihe latter, so that poultry as an j v-><■ to t011s. Tee Ch-rk e the magistrates pointed that the bye-t-w under which the case war taken said that •any hawker, who shall ex- pose any article for sale, other than at the public shall he liable to a penalty not c-r.cr-ed'-g 10s. WjliL'i s '*• Bickerton said he v..in p-cceeding undo, section 13. I ?.!r. r.iekerton Incorporated with the bye-lav- Air. V. :inre< said +hc case now being V-■> raised t}1"I>P {,rt', p.-ooaodiyig had been tu';d"" s"i:f';> ••>.> wonl 1 be only .two' quop- but. now raised a thiid.—one o" en w.'derahle »"• tKK+n-ire. to thr> ^fgihets 'ity.— to V'tWj- bve-lrM: r— •o t: at ,:1i vrd d. lie vo;,l w ■ fb-S, "•>* f. them tb'w that bv- -"r1{H, Tf tr.: '"•••• ry »• •• j'* y C. » r 0 ■v'rv not n-TVy! 4-" i n's). Por™" tt I i-' •> ?-•'<? l,»n.fed t'"v r" > b 're. fo prevent i tsii selling cc.f,.i" articles was contrary to the law. In this I borough it prohibited' any hawker from sel- j fetieet, a-iio- it was o,, iolis that that oye-law coulu not hold water for one moment. Then assuming. thejxj was ex- posure, the bye-law under which the pro- ceedings were taken was entirely ultra, vires. —i^iter ^uot^ng similar cases, he asked that uiiat ever the finding, they would hold the Dye-iaw- to be ultra vires, and that poultry ? as no. j a toHable aiticle. Enoch Jones irave his evidence in Welsh. He said he was a member of the Co-operative Society, and in October last he received a circular letter from the secretary, ill which he was asked to state what poultry he had for sale. He informed the manager what he had. and afterwards delivered them, in a pony cart, to the Society, He did not trv to sell any on the wav. nor did he stay 'opposite the Commercial. Mr. Ellis stopped him and asked what he had to sell. He did not stop anywhere else.—Cross-examined the committee of the Co-operative told him not to pay the toll. He was also told by Mr. David Ivor Evans and other farmers. He, did not stop opposite the Commercial Hotel Mr. Ellis told him that Mr. Bickerton was asking for the toll when he was opposite the Fat Ox," or the Ship." James Ellis remembered the occasion but his memory regarding events failed him. did speak to defendant somewhere near the Commercial. Thomas Ellis also saw defendant in the street on this occasion, near the Commercial. Jones did not tell him to whom he had sold the poultry. John Lewis Jones, manager of the Co- operative Society, said in answer to a circu- lar defeiidant called at the stores, and gave particulars of his poultry, which he deliver- ed on December 22nd. He (defendant) knew the price thev were to be. The court was Ifhen cleared, and on the public being re-admitted, the Chairman said the Bench had considered the case, and had come to the conclusion that it was oath against oath. Having regard to the two statements, one against the other, they had decided to dismiss the case. The presecution withdrew the case against Henry Lloyd Jones. ST DOGMELLS RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. The quarterly meeting of the St. Dog- mell's Rural District Council was held at Eglwyswrw on Thursday last, the Rev. E. D. Evans presiding, there were also pre- sent Alessrs. T. Colby. W. Williams, E- P. Jenkins, Thomas Lewis, Wm. Evans H O. Davies, T. Hughes, D. J. Edwards. Dewi Harries .and Evan Lewis, with Mr. David Davies (cierk). Sanitation.-Mr. Phillips, inspector of nuisances, reported that no case of infectious disease had been notified since the last meeting. The secarlet fever cases at New- port were convalescent, but on visiting two I houses. he found them without sanitary conveniences, one being overcrowded. He also found two children exposing themselves | while in an infectious stage. The roofs of the houses at Kilgerran, reported previously to be unfit for habitation, had been. repaired As instructed, he had served notiites on all butchers in the district to have their slau- ghter houses repaired.—The Medical Officer's report book was to the same effect. Plan.—The plan of a villa to be built at Cwmbach, Dinas, was passed.—The medical officer and the Inspector said it was the best that had come before them, since the forma- tion of the plans committee. Quarterly Accounts.—The Quarterly Ac- counts of the Surveyor, up to December 3IEt were present:—Several of the labourer's sheets not having been signed, in accordance with a resolution passed, it was resolved that the Clerk should not in future pay any lab- ourer whose sheet was not signed. Gutters Damaged.—It was decided to re- pair gutters at Newport that had been dam- aged by the steam roller.—The Surveyor re- ported that the gutter in front of the Sergeant's Inn Eglyswrw had been damaged by a traction engine.—It was decided to re- pair the gutter, and to send a bill for the cost to the owner of the engine. Roads.—The Clerk was instructed to write to the contractor to put about forty tons of stone on the road from Pencelli to Railt- ddu, which Mr. D. J. Edwards said required immediate attention.—Mr. P. Phillips, Tre- dafydd, Pont vane, wrote complaining of the state of the Gwaun-road from Rhydhowell.- On a division it was decided that the letter lie oo the table.—Mr. E. Lewis gave notice of motion that the Council engage a steam roller for some of the more important roads in the district. Rhydhowell and Pantyglazier Bridges.— The Surveyor's estimate of E7 6s. 6d. for the repair of the wooden bridge at Rhydhowell was accepted, and the work ordered to be carrie dout.—A plan of the proposed new bridge at Pantyglazier, and the estimated cost. had been sent in by the County Sur- veyor.—The matter was referred to the councillors of Meline, Eglwyswrw. White- church, and Llanfairnantgwyn, and Mr. E. It. Jenkins, the latter to convene a meeting on a date suitable to the oounty Surveyor. Referred Back.—Captain Davies, late of the Commercial Hotel, wrote in regard to a proposed house at Newport, the plan of which had been returned, there being no line- of drainage-or provision for a cesspool mark- ed on it. He pointed out that in one case a plan had been accepted without a cesspool, and i nanother, a cesspool was made and afterwards condemned.—The Inspector said in the first instance was an oversight, and in the second, the refuse was thrown over the garden.-Afr. T. Lewis asked why 0qIt.. Davies might not be allowed to do the sam'e. After a long discussion, the plan was refer- red back to the committee, to meet at New- port and inspect the premises. A TRAGEDY WE ALL KNOW. I. My poor old dog We have spent many a year together, and now we must part." And the dog looked up with enquiring eyes as though he felt the sad meaning of that pathetic voice. With tears rolling down his r lc I i cheek, the old man slowly and with pain bounu up tiie dog, who, unwilling to struggle against the will of his master, lay as one numbed. "I shan't be long after you doggie, said the poor old man, as in the darkness before the dawn he dropped his helpless victim intothe waters below. With many a halt, many a sob, the poor old man crept back to his solitary home, and as he entered the door, the last of his pets,—his faithful cat—came to him with a purr of pleasure. No, Tabby, you must follow doggy, where I will follow you." And poor Tabby was consigned to a watery grave. I must do it now," sobbed the dreary old man." My life has run its course. I am old, no longer able to earn my bread, and nl charity i ill have none, unless it is that" charity which I have paid for by my long, years of toil. A knock at the uoor, a smiling face and a uinunig %N,o. d, -N<).. i. iUJd, brooding again?. You must leave this place and let us take you Atie.,e jOu. siiuli have comlort, and plenty of friends aiound you. You have oae "vour work, and yarned your rest, and as you have tieateu others, oo we will treat. jOa." Ah! nurse, it is very kind of you lo say that to an old worn out man, but I snail not trouble With a ..n.K retort. Do not. toil me that, you will, see many happy years 'Ht." Nurse oustles. .bout setting things straight and knocking' tile cushions on which ne might rest his ag limbs. Before she left, evei\thing' iookeu clean and comfortable, but there was ivi his C)"t:'b, a strange, far-away lvol.! as if the:e were a Presence in sight, of whom sbe. -rot not. Alter muM leit, he aatc long ath.nk.: g of tiie V..th R effort he got vp j'osed too ohi red his doors and windows, so that in gin be aione with himseit! Lie opened L..uv,e; in the old, chest which had stood st" h-' 1 at tne corner for so rna:» years, carefully, lovingly, took out the trea- eu t,;annelltti of his mother, who had long ■since crossed the bar" which be aico was bout to cross. Ob, those moments of ag- f <-■ ■? longing! ..Illrlhel" i come," and the poor old mail ed tne phantom of hi? moW* s spirit we l.hat LKRu/it^ u litre.we no truv.he. re- fcurii*. fcurii*. I cnricFit.7 wan aroused, and the resounded thro1 g'out th«» 1. v s.ue. Poor old man, in C.. ouble > s s 1, h-, to(t tear \J.,H the, 5 veil separated him from th 1 1: .n-.vu. j' Tiki crowd iiiUimu»od How sad." His mind j- hi: g r:,scf.s.id. he could not race the ?' f his p ide wgjIc? rot allrr-f fcira to !b»g: f -'or.- r>« jn *nr Bttdst. I V his body lies buried in the wat- t ry- {entering under the bhie 1>;1, t h-a soul is free; aad ihe. world

Mr. J. Gibson (interrupting): No plans were put in. -e Mr Thomas: The plans appeared before the last election. We had plenty free of charge. Mr. J. Gibson: Go on. Mr Thomas went on to say that if that little shed, nicely painted-and he would like to say in brackets that he believed that it would be well if it was removed to the lower end-was an insult to the memory of the dead as they had nad it, and an eyesore to the living, he maintained that this play- ing ground close by would be a hundred times more of an insult to the memory of the dead, and a nuisance to the living. Any- one complaining of the existence of the shed in the cemetery surely ought not to vote in favour of this playing ground just over the fence. The cemetery also stood much higher than the Flats, and it was public ground. They could not prevent hundreds or thousands of young men and others going into the cemetery, and using it as a gallery to watch the games (Cries of Oh, oh.") Mr. T. H. Edwards: I object to that re- mark. We can refuse entrance at any time into the cemetery. Mr. W. Thomas: I have my freenold pro- perty tnere. Mr. J Gibson: Well, you can go and stand on your littlebit. Mr. W. Thomas (to the Clerk): Can you prevent me, during reasonable hours, going to the cemetery. The Clerk: If you ask me whether people can assemble there in hundreds and use it as a gallery I say no; but if going to visit the graves of friends I would say yes. Mr. W. Thomas said he was quite in fav- our of a recreation ground, but he thought it was their duty to the ratepayers to keep this land in. hand, and do the best with it for some years to come, with the view of im- proving it at some future time. Mr. Fossett Roberts: And make a recre- ation ground then? Mr. W. Thomas: Turn it into the best use we can think of. It may be a recreation ground under the Corporation. Mr. Fossett Roberts: What about the dead then ? Mr. Daniel Thomas: Or a public park. Mr. T. H. Edwards: What is a public park but a recreation ground. Mr W Thomas: Do you find Princes Park a playing ground ? Certainly not. A pub- lic park is different to a playground. Mr T. H. Edwards: Not at all. All the parks in London are playgrounds. Mr. C. M. Williams said as to utilising the land when required for tipping the town refuse, they had been told they had receiv- ed letters from a medical man in reference to it. All he wished to point out was that the very same medical man recently opened the aqua terra grounds knowing that the ground on the opposite side of the river was utilized for tipping purposes. Mr. Williams also pointed out that the Flats were cover- ed with water for several days at a time during floods. He also contended that the Council would be quite justified in their refusal. The first plan submitted contem- plated an expenditure of £600 to £ 1,000. Mr. Fossett Roberts: That wasonly a first instalment. Mr C. M.. Williams: That is a safe way of putting it.. We have heard of first instal- ments before. He considered that to fill the gi-oull(t as was proposed on the plan would mean an expenditure of several thou- sands of pounds. He considered it was their duty to retain the land, and to raise the level of it themselves, and thereby improve its value. Mr. Fossett Roberts said some of the speakei-s, notably Air. William Thomas, pro- fessed to be very anxious to do what they could to provide an athletic ground. That was an hollow statement to make. They could not be anxious, because this was the only available site, and they oppos-Lql the granting of it. Air. T. J. Samuel said by leasing this to a company it could not be a public park or public recreation ground, because a charge would be made for going in. Mr. T. H. Edwards: Certainly. do you think we would pay you a rent for nothing. Mr Samuel was of opinion that the Conn- cil should retain this land, and proceed as fast as they possibly could to turn it into :1 public, park He did not believe in re- taiiiing it for the sake of "a tipping ground. but ilu-v might make it a tipping ground, for the purpose of raising it, and afterwards make it into a public park. j Mr. J. Gibson: That will take 25 years, i Mr. Samuel: I am no prophet. Air. C. M. Vv"Ili, ii-Ls The prophets are out- side, Air. fc.aMiiel. Captain James said he did not vote at the eomniitlte, but was prepared to vote that day. In going past that place, he frequent- ly foundvV it under water and he was afraid the £ 60t' th gentlemen were going tospend would d sappear there. On a division,the amendment ;1,: lost by nine votes to five,. those voting for the amenc R 1";(>1" thn Mayo-. S n, J. Jon- s,ft Roberts,. T. R. Fdwnrds, and J (Ip'Sr* 1\f.. ,)«vu'S wanted, the record- ed. but a Tioal of th ? wnse .1p.1 opt ■* r., "r (t.- tj; I Tb f th" port o a of ï. thJ Finr.r.co Committee's report. PUBLIC LIGHTING. Mr. W. Thomas said the Surveyor would shortly have to remove the test lights on the South Marine-terrace, and he hoped all the members would take particular notice of those, and also those on the Marine- terrace, so that they could form an opinion of what was to follow. PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMITTEE. Mr. T. J. Samuel, who presented the re- port of this committee, drew special atten- tion to a resolution, asking the Council to consider the question of allowing the general district and watpr rates on the present pre- mises as was d4ie in connection with the old premises A WORTHY BENEFACTOR. Mr. Wm. Thomas moved that the Council express its great appreciation and gratitude to Mr. W. i. Jones, of Melbourne andLon- don, for his many, thoughtful and charitable gifts to the poor of the town. Mr. Thomas said he did not know this gentleman except bv fame, but he 6eemed to be one of those blessed men who considered the poor. Captain James, in seconding, said he happened to know Mr. Jones. They went to school together at Penparke. They went to sea in the same ship, he (the speaker) one year, and Mr. Jones the next, in the schoon- er Jane, belonging to Captain Doughton, then of great fame (laughter). Their careers had been much alike, and both of them landed at Melbourne. He (Captain James) proceeded up country, but Mr. Joneb stopp- ed at Melbourne, and went Th for stocks and shares, and made money, and was now using it most beneficially. Any Aberystwyth man or boy who visited Melbourne al- ways had a welcome from Mr. Jones, provided he was self-respecting. He had heard of some who had been a nuisance to him. He was proud to say a word for his old school fellow and old ship mate. Mr. R. J. Jones: I have been given to understand he will not visit Aberystwyth because we have no recreation ground for him. Mr Fossett Roberts: I hope some enter- prising member will get up a raee course, and then we shall get some of Mr. Jones' race horses here. The proposition was agreed to unani- mously. CASTLE IMPROVEMENTS. Mr. R. J. Jones asked if the Surveyor could proceed with: this work, by getting men engaged on the further side of the Castle. The Surveyor said he had not enough material, but he would put men on as soon as he could see his way clear. He had re- ceived the tenders for the erection of public conveniences on the Castle. The tenders were referred to a committee for consideration.