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Borough Auditors.—Messrs. D. Jon:\s, Brittania Stores, and W. Lewis, Council School, were on Thursday last re-elected Borough auditors for the ensuing year. Coufirmation.-The Lord Bishop of St. i Davids will hold a confirmation service at •0 the St. Peters Church on the 16th inst. Foreign Missionary Society .-Dr. Cynddy- Ian Jones, Cardiff, preached at the Shiloh C. M. Chapel on Tuesday evening in aid of the Foreign Missionary Society, and made an earnest appeal for subscriptions towards its funds. Rehearsal.—The first of the series of sing- ing rehearsals in connection with the festi- val which is to be held by the Congrega- tionalists of the district in May took place at Soar Chapel on Wednesday evening. when Mr. W. J. BVLlns, Aberdare, this year's con- ductor wielded the baton. Fishing.—The keen frost which marked the opening of the fishing season last Thurs- day prevented much sport, and the "catches'' were not so good as is generally experienced at the opening. The weather this week has greatly improved, and better sport has been witnessed. Medical.—Dr. D. George Lloyd, who has entered into partnership with Dr. Abel Evans, is the eldest son of Dr. Lloyd. New- castle Emlyu. During his father's recent indisposition, Dr. Lloyd took charge of his extensive practice, and was recently ap- pointed deputy-medical officer for a portion of the Newcastle Emlyn Union. It is rumoured that he is shortly to be married |.j| to Miss Daisy Evans, the youngest daughter *• of Dr. and Mrs. Abet Evans. lR. S. D. JONES' BANKRUPTCY. 1 Samuel Davies Jones, of Werndriw Lodge, Lampeter, again appeared at the Carmar- then Bankruptcy Court on Wednesday week 1 to undergo his public examination. Debtor, who,;e examination was adjourned last month in order that he might prepare a statement of affairs, formerly carried on the business of a draper, grocer, and iron- monger. He now declared that he had sub- mitted all he could. The Official Receiver (Mr. Thomas Thomas) said the receiving order was made on January 3rd. and they were still without- statement of affairs- It was a most unheard of thing. The debtor assured the Court that he was very sorry, but he had tried to get what was needed, and mentioned a solicitor who had, he said, refused to act for him because he knew that he could not pay. It was a most compli- cated thing. The Official Receiver, said they must do the best they could, but the debtor must clearly understand that if he did not submit the statement- of affairs he 'would place himself in a very awkward position. He was disobeying the order of 'the Court. Debtor said that it was not his J fault. The Official Receiver proceeded to examine tiie debtor, who said lie was a son '{of a canon of the Church of England. He 'Uthe debtor) had unfortunately lost some j'|- £ 10,000 through speculating 011 the Stock ^Exchange and coal pits, but he could not j furnish any particulars. The Registrar was i afraid that debtor's wife would have to be | examined if she would not render him as- >' Esistanee in the preparation of the statement. *§It- was feared, too. that debtor's sister-in-law SpwouM also have to be examined. The ex- Ijamination was then further adjourned. ] I AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. Ij AXL adjourned meeting of the Lampeter ^'Agricultural Society was held at the Town ijjHail on Friday afternoon, when there were ibresent—Messrs. J. O. Harford (presiding), .JR. S. Rowland, Garth. J. Rees, Dolgwm, T. ijOvren, Stution-terraoe, O. Davies, Coedpar* jKr. Jones, Gellygwenin, J. \V. Davies, Lian- JftYbi. J. B. Williams, Caxt-011 Hail, T. Jen- Ski)vs. Cilie Aeron, J. Jones, Tynlofft, and ffiohi'iny Rees, Velindre, Revs. W. LI. Foot- plan and J. D. Lewis, Pencarreg; with ffilessrs. D. Jones, treasurer and D. Evans, Jkecietary.—The Chairman presented the re- itoort- of the sub-com in it tee, which recommen- ced that the rnuiimuin entrance fee in all Classes be Is. instead of 6d., and that the Sninimum fee in all classes where the prizes Cxceeded £ 1 be at the rate of Is. a £ .— S 'as proposed by Mr. Footman, seconded by Rees, and carried.—The piize list was fgone through and considerable alteration Imade in the horse section. Referring to ihe chisses confined to exhibitors whose in- ■j&oaie was under £ 250, Mr. Rowland re- Ipiarked that people who had an income of IC250 had better horses than those whose ijfncome was larger.—The. Committee recom- Ijnonded that an effort be made to get the -luncheon at the Lion Hotel for 2s. nstead of 2s. 6d., and Mr. Harford, sup- jorting the recommendation, suggested that io guarantee be given, and that a dinner be Hven to each steward- He thought that !he dinner should be held at 2 o'clock instead f one o'clock, so that the judging might be i-iver in time for the parade at 3 o'clock. The recommendation was approved, and it ^as further agreed, on the motion of Mr. amuel Davies, seconded by Mr. R. S. Row- and, that a cha-ge of two guineas be made or inserting large advertisements in the Catalogue.—Ft was agreed that- there should ie onfv one jumping class instead of two, snd that the prize for that competition should increased to instead of t-3. Mr Har- 'i>rd, in supporting it, said at one time 'hey' had a very good competition, but it aemed to be getting worse and worse. — ieferriug to special prizes, Mr. Harford ihought it would be raor-> advisabl > it' donors :ave prizes in oidhur.y classes. J hat would •elp the Society better than by giving them l special classes.—A letter from Mrs Davies- ivans. Highrnead, w.is read, stating that she iould have much pleasure in continuing her irizes this year. She suggested that they ave the milking competition on the field at the Royal), and the cows milked by ieir usual attendants —The meeting, how- fer, resolved to abide by last years ractice.

it Board of Guardians ',1 CHAIRMAN RESIGNS. | ALLEGED GROSS NEGLECT. The fortnightly meeting of the Board was tld at the Temple Buildings on Friday. '» vice-chairman. Rev. R. C. Joues, presi- d, and there were present the Rev. J. N. -am, Llangybi* Miss C. Bankes-Price, 36srs. J. C. Harford. Lampeter, W. Inglis nes. Derrv Ormond, B. J. Evans, LJan- kt D. H. Ja mes. Ll.mllwni, D. Evans, and 'omas Tho'nas, Pencarrc-g, D. Davies, Llan- Vys, Evan Davies, and T. G. Williams, i inwenog, and JjnivS Jones, Rhosycorn, i fch Messrs. J. E. Llo.yd, clerk. P. D. Rees, .ktant clerk, D. Evans and T. Evans, re- ving officers, and James Evans, master. Statistics. Outdoor-relief administered during the past fortnight for the Lampeter district, t39 Is. Id. to 106 paupers; for the Llany- byther district £-10 3s. Gd. to 116 paupers. Number of inmates in the House 27, last year corresponding period 24. Number of vagrants relieved during the fortnight 144, last year corresponding period, 122. The Medical Officership. Dr. Abel Evans, the medical officer of health, wrote, informing the Board that he had taken Dr. D. George Lloyd, of New- castle Emlyn, into partnership, and asked the Board to appoint him as his deputy- vaccination officer.—Mr. B. J. Evans: There are other doctors in Lampeter, but I sup- pose he is a capable man.—Mr. Harford: You are not appointing a new doctor. You only make a temporary appointment.—The Chairman: Dr. Lloyd is coming to stay in Lampeter.—Mr. Harford: I propose that we appoint Dr. Lloyd for three months. Mr. David Evans proposed that the matter should be adjourned.—Mr. John Jones seconded.— Mr. David Evans: How would you like, Mr. Chairman, to have a child vaccinated by a man you know nothing about.Rev. J. N. Evans: Leave the matter to Dr. Evans. Mr. Harford: You cannot refuse unless you dismiss Dr. Evans.—The Chairman: The matter is in Dr. Evans' liands.M,r. B. J. Evans: Leave it open.—The Rev. J. N. Evans: I propose that we leave it to the dis- cretion of Dr. Evans.—Mr. D. Evans sec- onded, and this was agreed to. Poverty. Miss Price mentioned the case of a woman residing in St. Thomas-street, whose two children were ill. She thought it was a deserving case.—Mr. Harford proposed that the matter be left to the relieving officer, and this was agreed to. Bonus. The Clerk reported that a pauper-inmate, named Thomas Shaw, had been doing some decorative work in the House, and it. was the custom to give a bonus when they left. —It was agreed to give 10s. Neglected Children. The Master reported that on the 8th inst. Inspector Roberts, N.S.P.C.C., brought into the House four children of Mary Evans, Llwyncelynbach. a pauper, in receipt of re- relief. They were all in an exceedingly dirty condition, and covered with vermin, and it was with much difficulty that they could be made clean. The House. The House Committee reported that it was decided to have six new "Peveril" fire grates placed in the different rooms of the house. The Master was also directed to provide the four children recently admitted Into the House with necessary clothes. The Visitors' Book contained a report by Mr Harford, which stated that everything was in good order and all rooms, beds, and baths clean and tidy and the children and inmates comfortable and contented. A Pathetic Case. A young woman, residing in the parish of Llanfair, appeared before the Board, and said she was in need of help. She had two children, and her husband was ill in bed. At present she had no food in the hou.se.—Mr. B. J. Evans recited the facts connected with the case. The applicant's husband was a gardener and callJO' from Manchester to Glan- dennys. He was out of employment, but lie did not think he was one of those fond of working. The woman was a hard worker and deserved hclp.-The Guardians offered the applicant the house, but the woman 011 hearing the decision sobbed bitterly, and left the room in company of the lady Guard- ian, who pointed out to her that the House offered a good home. Chairman Resigns. The Clerk read the ioliowing letter from Mr. D. Daviea; J.P., Velindie, chairman of the Board :Please convey to the Guard- i ians and accept the same yourself, my very sincere thanks for the great kindness and sympathy shown to me during my enforced absence through continued illness. As there is no prospect of my getting any better I shall deem it a favour if the Guardians will accept my resignation of the chairmanship of the Board, with which the Guardians were pleased to entrust me for so long a time. I find it difficult to find words to adequately I express my feelings of gratitude to the Guardians and officials for the great kind- nose and consideration which I have invari- ibly received from them during my long tenure of office."—Mr. Harford: He has told us that a year ago when the year is ended. The year is not endpcl.-The Rev. J. N. Evans suggested that the matter be left as it was, as that would come very soon.—The Clerk pointed out that the year ended on April 15th.—The suggestion was adopted. Gross Neglect. The Clerk ai ') read a communication from Mr. Long Price, clerk to the Llansawel mag- istrates, which was as follows:—"T am dir- ected by the Llansawel iJench of magistrates to write and inform you that the disgusting state of the house and the filthy condition of the children 01 Jlary Evans, of Llwyncel- ynbach, Llancrwys, as disclosed by the evi- dence adduced on a, charge preferred against her at the Town Hall, Llansawel, by Ins- pector Roberts, N.S.P.C.C., for neglecting her children, in the opinion of the bench showed very gross neglect on the part of the officials of the Lampeter Union and Rural District Council, particularly the Relieving Officer, the Sanitary Inspector, and the Medical Officer of Health.—The Chairman: That is not a bit too strongly worded.—Mr. B. J. Evans pointed out that their sanitary inspector visited the place but the woman declined to open the door and defied him. He should like 10 know in cases of that sort if the inspector had authority and power to force an entrance.—The Clerk said he did not think he had.—The Rev. J. N. Evans: He has reported it to the Lhinyhyther Rural ,yv, .y.

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Town Council. This Council was held on Thursday. March 1st when there v. •?: t- present Alderman Clias. Evans (Mayor), in the chair, Aldermen T. Richards. D. Jenkins, Councillors D. Lloyd, Win. Danes, J. J. Davies, Evan Davies, Wm. Jones, Lewis D. Jones, D. Davies, D. II. Evans, with Messrs. J. E. Lloyd (town clerk), and R. Johns (sanitary inspector, and surveyor). A Member Disqualified. The minutes of the previous meeting haing been read and confirmed, attention was drawn to the case of Mr. S. D. Jones, and a question asked if Mr. Jones was en- titled to sit on the Council any longer.—The Clerk: If he has been adjudicated a bank- rupt he is disqualified.-Th Mayor: I think I can prove to your satisfaction that he has been adjudicated a bankrupt.—The Clerk: The section is very clear. The section says that if a councillor is declared a bankrupt he shall be disqualified and his seat declared vacant.—Mr. Wm. Davies: But is it a fact that he has been adjudicated a bankrupt? — Ihe Clerk: I do not know.—Mr. D. H. Evans: We cannot discuss that to-night.— I The Mayor: I think it is my duty to see that he does not take part in the business of the Council. Reading a letter, the Mayor said, Mr. S. D. Jones was adjudicated bank- rupt on January 30th last.—Mr. D. H. Evans: What made you ask that?—The Mayor: Because in my official capacity I thought it necessary that I should do so. I have to see that my Council is properly con- stituted.—Mr. D. H. Evans: Anything else? —The Mayor continued reading the letter, and said that Mr. D. H. Evans had had his discharge on December 20th.—Mr. Evan Davies (to the Mayor): I am not here to be your servant or to be under your control. I am here independently of you. You must not take the view that- being mayor you can control individuaL members of the Council. You have no more right here than I have- Mr. D. H. Evans: Why should the mayor ask about my affairs or anybody else's?— The Mayor: Don't you think I am justified? —Mis D. H. Evans: No, you are not justi- fied.— The Mayor again gave his reason for his action, and stated that at the present time the Council was deficient of members. He was of opinion that he was justified in seeing that the Council was properlv con- stituted.-—Mr. Evan Davies: I think it is not more your duty than mine.—Replying to Mr. D. H. Evans, the Mayor said" I am satisfied with regard to you.—Mr. D. H. Evans: Do you mean that when I was elect- ed I was not.—The Mayor: I do mean that when you were elected you were not entitled to sit on the Council. You are now.—Mr. Evans said that any remarks coming from the Mayor would make it very uneasy for him.—Mr. Lewis Jones: I propose that we go to the next matter.—Several members: Go on; proceed.—Mr. Evan Davies: If a bankrupt sits on the Council I do not think the Mayor is more liable than myself.—The Mayor: If Mr. Jones is not a member he is not entitled to vote.—Mr. Evan Davies: You should not turn a man away because he is a bankrupt.—Mr. Lewis Jones: He is our chairman.— ihe Mayor: If you decide to allow Mr. Jones to sit I am quite pre- pared.—Mr. Wm. Davies: You cannot do that.-The Mayor: I beg to propose that the vacancy be declined. I do not know whether there is anyone to second it or not. —The Clerk said that the section stated that the Council should forthwith declare the vacancy.—Mr. Evan Davies: Not tho Mayor?—The Clerk: No, the Council.—Mr. Davies: That is where we differ.—The Mayor: Is there any seconder.—Mr. E. Davies: It is not for me to move. I am only a junior councillor. (Laughter). I think it is im- portant- that the seat be filled at all events. —The Town Clerk: It seems to me, directly you are satisfied, it is your duty to declare it vacant.—Mr. D. H. Evans: Entirely out of order.—Nd one seconded the Mayor's proposition, and the incident closed. Sanitary Report. The Surveyor, in his report, stated that a new gas pillar has been tixed in Cambrian- road, and a gravel path has been laid on I one side leading to Market-street. The road is now passable for both pedestmns and vehicles. All the street gullies have been cleared. The Bridge-street sewer out- fall was cleansed and several defective joints were repaired. With reference to the barbed wire on either side of the public path leading across the Bryn he might state that the wire has been removed from the inside and fixed to the outside of the posts, but he would suggest that a strand of plain wire be placed on the inside. The annual St. Silin Fair and monthly market were held and at the latter there was a good attend- ance and fair business was transacted. On the 1 Lith iust a fire drill was gone through when the service pipes were thoroughly flushed at Barley Mow and the Pound. All tho hydrants leading to High-street were tested and found to be in working order. A fire which might have serious results broke out iu the shop of Mr. D. Jones, High-street. In reply to the alafm the brigade was brought to the scene in quick time, but, fortunately, the fire had been extinguished in its infancy. It is gratifying to know that the Borough is once more free of any notifiable infection. During the month he had made series of house-to-house inspections and in six cases he gave "verbal requests to abate the nuisance. Some time ago lie called their attention without receiving in- structions, he again wished to point out that there were many dwellings so situated as to be able to provide proper offices. In one instance the sewer was only about six feet distance. He should be glad if the Council would authorise him to take the necessary steps.—Referring to the barbed wire, Mr. D. H. Evans proposed that it should be re- moved entirely.—Mr. Wm. Davies: The question is. is the owner willing?—Mr. D. H. Evans: Yes, he i, bound to take it off.— The Inspector: It is still in my opinion dangerous.—Mr. Richards seconded., and sa.d a short time ago they passed a resolu- tion that it should be taken off.—The Town Clerk: You can't remove it as a barbed wire unless it is a nuisance as well.—Mr. D. I II. Evans: The Surveyor has said it is a nuisance.—On the motion of Mr. Lewis Jones, seconded by Mr. T. Richards, it was agreed to adopt the Surveyor's suggestion. I The Sewers. Tllc Inspector remarked that there wer-s plenty of sewers in the town, but- were not taken advantage of. Some were only j six .eet apart and although they were so near and very tempting people would not construct- proper water closets. He had tiie power, but he wanted their support to tiie power, but he wanted their support to compel the owners to construct proper water closets. Mr. D. H. Evans said that a pro- position on that point, that every house should be connected had been passed, and h" Pi oposeel that it should be enforced.-— The Mayor said should like to get the Clerk's opinion as to whether they could do so, when a drainage was being made.—Mr. Evan Davies drew" attention to Peterwell terrace, and thought the owners should be compelled to make proper drains.—The Sur- veyor^ replying to the Mayor on behalf of the Clerk recited a case in which the authorities had bean compelled to adopt. an up-to-date system.—Mr. Evan Davies pro- posed that the Inspector should see the owners of these houses and ask them to adopt the up-to-date svstem.—Mr. D. Dav- I ies seconded.—Mr. Lewis Jones said that that was the duty of the Inspector. He could say what was to be done. All tho houses should be connected with the sewers. —The resolution was ultimately ptuaaed. Tho Brigade. Referring to the Fire Brigade, Mr. Evan Davies, who said that lie was present at a recent fire when only five members were present, asked how were they paid.—The Inspector replied 2s. 6d. an hour in case of fire, but the last case was considered as a drill.—Mr. Evan Davies said he thought a record of attendance should be kept.—Tho Inspector said ho would do that. Taxation of Land Values. A circular letter from the Glasgow Cor- poration was read asking the Council to. support a resolution passed with reference t.o the taxation of land values.—No action was taken. Proposed Light Railway. Mr. S. W. Yockney, the eoigineer con- nected with th'e proposed Lampeter—New Light Railway wrote stating that he had been asked by the Chairman of the County Council lunauce Committee to as- certain the terms 011 which the Town Coun- cil made their grant.—The Town Clerk: We said we were advancing, on loan; the County Council on debenture stock. There was nothing to say except that notice was given, and the resolution was passed by a two- third majority.—Mr. Wm. Davies doubted that the County Council had advanced by way of debentures.—The Town Clerk: They can contribute by way of loan. I don t think it necessary to alter the resolution.— Mr. D. H. Evans remarked that he had been told that the County Council would secure debentures. Mr. Wm. Davies: The County Council have not definitely fixed their terms.—Mr. D. H. Evans: Our terms should be the same.—The Town Clerk said the letter was not very clear. He would simply write that notice was duly given after a month's notice and the resolu- tion passed by two-third's, majority. All Paid For. The Town Clerk reported having received £3 13s. 2d. payment in respect of improve- ment in front of Castle Green from the Old Browery, Aberystwyth and remarked that all the work had been paid for. An Explanation. Mr. D. H. Evans asked the Mayor to whom the correspondence from Carmarthen had been addressed, to the Mayor or Town Clerk.—Mr. Evan Davies: It is a private matter.—The Mayor: If Mr. Evans wants to know I will tell him. I don't want to hide anything.—Mr. D. H. Evans: Yes.—The Mayor: To the Mayor of Lampeter. The Streets. Alderman Richards presented the report of the Public Lights and Stieets Committee which recommended that about 20 loads of cut stones, now at the WTorkhouse, be placed, on Bryn Head immediately.—Owing to the i continual tipping of coal by carriers on the pavement they recommended that the In- spector should see every coal carrier in town and explain to them, that the pave- ment should always be clear for the public. They recommended that the Council adopt the terms of Mrs. Evans., Dresden House for removing, shortening and replacing of railings in front of a house in Market-place in order to make a tidy job of the concrete pavement in the new road. That Mrs. Hughes, Neuaddfawr be asked for permission to do away with the corner and railings in front of Buckingham House, Church-street, so that the Council might continue the pave- ment from Bryn-road through Church-street to join the High-street pavement.—With re- gard to the coal tipping, Mr. Evan Davies said he wished it to be made known to the carriers that after being warned, proceed- ings would be taken.—Mr. Evan Davies re- ferring to Church-street said that Mrs. Hughes by doing away with the railings would only be carrying out the wishes of her late husband.—Mr. Lewis Jones also ob- served that when funerals passed that way the road was very narrow.—Mr. D. Davies thought there were other spots in the town which were more required to be taken down. —The report was adopted. Drover's Head. The report of the Water aud Eire Brigade Committee was presented by Mr. D. Davies which recommended that new 3 inch water pipes be laid in Drover's-road, also a fire plug and stop valve, the work to be tender- ed for.—Mr. Davies proposed the adoption of the report, and Mr. Richards seconded. —Mr. Evan Davies said that, seeing the rates were so high, this would be a heavy item. He opposed it, and proposed as an amendment that it be deferred.—Mr. D. H. Evans in seconding, said they should con- sider this little item. It was rather absurd to go on like this without any regard to other parts of the town. One hose would cover the whole street. By laying a three- iuch pipe they would be laying too much to meet present and future requirement6,-In reply to a question the Surveyor estimated the work to cost £ 30.—Mr. Evans said that, in comparison with others, an inch or half an inch pipe would be sufficient, that. is if their hose would be sufficient. It would be a saving for them to go in for a new hose. As regards incurring an expense of £30 he would say '"not at present'' so thai the committee might reconsider the matter.— Mr. Richards said that when ho seconded the motion he never thought the expense would be so much. He suggested that the workmen should cut the drain.—Mr. Lewis Jones, in supporting the resolution said he did not know if the Clerk could tell them whether they could levy the water rate up- on the people in Drover's-road. It would be very unwise to place half-inoh or an inch pipe, when the difference between 1 and 3 inch pipes was only a trifle, and so stop the scheme. Ho knew the rates were high, but he felt that Drover's-road was in great need of improvement. He hoped they would not put the scheme aside, as a question of no im- portance.—Mr. Evan Davies said that inas- much as this was not a sanitary matter he opposed it. If it was a question of nuisance he would support it. They have water supplied them, and what more do they want ? —The Mayor remarked that he had been approached by one of two persons on this question. Mr. Walter Davies had told him that- if they were not prepared to do some- thing he would take legal proceedings. It was a fact that Mr. Davies could not get sufficient water to flush his conveniences.— Mr. D. H. Evans (to the Mayor): Tell Mr. Walter Davies from a common councillor I that he must fix a connection from the main.—On being put to the meeting the vot- ing proved equal, and the Mayor gave his casting vote in favour of the Committee's recommendation, which was carried. No Quorum. Mr. Lew is Jones informed the Council that there had oeell no meeting of the Market Committee as there w as no quorum, but hoped it would be better. There was no report also from the Slaughter-house Committee.—The Mayor saicS that as Mr. S. D. Jones was not a. member he would ask the members of the committee to appoint a chairman.—On the Motion of Mr. D. Davies, seconded by Mr. Josua Davies, Mr. Daniel Jenkins was appointed. The Slaughter House. The Mayor remarked that before the should have a meeting of the Slaughter- house committee they would have to let the tolls. Seeing that the butchers are to discontinue on the 2:3th of March he sug- gested that they should pass that night a resolution with respect to the future. He would like to know what were they prepared to do. if the butchers offered a high price.— Mr. Richards proposed that the question ■should be left open.—Mr. I). Davies sec- onded.—This was agreed to. Finance Committee. Bills were presented for payment, but Mr Wm. Davies remarked that as there had been 110 meeting of the Finance Committee they could not be passed.—Mr. Evan Dav- ies said that members did not take the least interest after taking upon themselves such an important duty, and he suggested that a vote of censure should be passed upon them. As soon as they came to the end of the year, there they werexmayor. ex-mayor. (Laughter).—Plans of four new houses in Cambrian-street were submitted, but the Inspector suggested that the sewer should be nine inches.—Mr.J Richards said he was in favour of giving every facility to build- ers, and supported the plans.—Mr. D. H. Evans objected and said that if passed he would report the matter to a higher auth-

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I.LAN VHYTH liK. R rnAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. A meeting of the Council was held at ) Lampeter on Friday. The Chairman (Mr. David Evans) presided, and there wevo pre- sent Messrs. D. H. James, D. Davies, Thos. Thomas, and James Jones, with Messrs. J. E. Lloyd (clerk), and Josua Evans (inspector). Village Difficulties. Mr. D. H. James gave notice of motion. that the Local Government Board should be petitioned to make some provision for the compulsory obtaining of land, and water for supplying small villages, and towns without going into. the trouble and expense of get- ting a Provisional Order. 13 Dairies. The Local Government Board wrote with reference to the annual report of the Medi- cal Officer, and stated that it contained no information as to the sanitary supervision l'e of dairies and cowsheds. The Board desired to know how far the provisions of the regu- lations were enforced in the district.—The letter was referred to the medical officer. Lampeter—Lfandilo Railway. A letter from Messrs. Morgan Griffiths, Son, and Prosser, solicitors, Carmarthen, was read asking the Council to pay its pro- mised contribution towards the above pro- posed scheme.—The Clerk, reading a former resolution passed by the Council, stated that it had promised a contribution not ex- ceeding 1;100.-The matter was deferred. A Censure Disclaimed. The Clerk read a letter from Mr, Long Price on behalf of the Llansawel justices with reference to the condition of Llwyn- eelyn-bach, a copy of which will be seen in the report of the Lampeter Board of Guard- ians.—The Inspector pointed out that he had visited the house on two occasions, and was refused admittance.—The Clerk was directed to reply to that effect., and pointing out that the Inspector had reported the matter. Water Supply: The Sanitary Inspector reported having attended a special meeting at Llanybyther on the 5th ult, which had been convened to consider the advisability of improving the water supply known as Ffynon Velvet. It was resolved that before proceeding with any scheme that the persons who obtain their water supply from this source be asked to contribute towards the expense, provided the District Council would grant a certain sum so as to avoid levying a special water rate. Mr. E. M. Evans kindly consented to approach these persons with a view of as- certaining their feelings in the matter. He was pressed to urge the matter forward, and 'had been asked to state that unless the Council took immediate steps to reinstate the supply the petitioners would be obliged to lay their grievances before the Local Government Board. — The scheme was approved.

Ex-Policeman's Story on Oath. ECZEMA FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS- CURED AT LAST BY ZAM-BUK. Mr. C. of 64, Albion Road, Great Yarmouth, a retired metropolitan poli, constable (St. Luke's Sub-division), testir s to the astounding effect of Zam-Buk in c: .es of chronic skin disease. The full facts were obtained by a "Yar- mouth Mercury" reporter, and Mr. Denton afterwards felt so strongly that his remark- ably experience should be received as absol- ute fact by the public that he made the fol- lowing Sworn Declaration before a Commis- sioner for Oaths: SWO i t-N DECLARATION. I, Charles Denton, of (ji, Albion Road, Great Yarmouth, a retired metropolitan pol- ice constable, solemnly and sincerely declare on oath as follows:— ''Twenty-five years ago. I commenced to suffer from eczema, for which I was treated by private doctors and by the physicians at a well-known hospital. One of the divisional surgeons declared that this form of eczema was incurable. I endured great agony from the itching aud pain, notwithstanding the ordinary ointments which were given to me to use. flit-ee months ago I heard of Zam-Buk, and, getting some, tried several dressings of the balm. Perseverance with Zam-Buk, to my surprise, effected a complete cure. My skin is iityiv perfectly healthy, every trace of the disease, thanks to Zam-Buk, having disappeared. I "I give the Zam-Buk Company full per- mission to publish my statement in the hope that it will benefit others, and I make this solemn declaration, conscientiously believing the same to be true and by virtue of the pro- vision bf the Statutory Declaration Act, 1835. 'DECLARED at Great • Yarmouth in the I CoMty of Norfolk t CHARLES DuNTON. this 2nd rbv of Fph- I ruary, 1906,heforeme A TAYLOR HARBARD. Cimmimonr-- for Paths" At first," said Mr. Denton to the press- man previously, "it was thought I had caught some loathsome disease from the dirty people I had to handle, and by whom I was often bitten. "ly hands swelled up to a great size, and sometimes got so hard that I have rasped the lumps down with a small file. I couldn't open them, and all the creases of my palms would burst open into wide cracks, which bled very much. The irritation was intense. "1 used to show my hands to the Divisional Surgeons, and other doctors whom I was constantly meeting in my duties. The dis- ease was called 'filthy eczema,' and was auth- oritatively pronounced incurable by many. One police surgeon shewed me marks of the same disease upon himself, and said: 'If I could cure this, don't you think I v'onM? It isn't to be cured.' I went to St. Bartholo- mew's, but the verdict there, too was 'No cure.' My hands got so bad that I couldn't hold a prisoner properly, and as. it defied all kinds of treatment, I had eventually to leave the force, 'un fit for further service.' "I lived in enforced retirement for nine- teen years, and found no way of escape from my sufferings during all that time. About ten weeks ago I tried Zam-Buk, the eczema being so bad just then that I would have tried anything that came my way. Two or three dressings with Zam-Buk made them quite easy, so I got a large box. Persever- ance with the balm effected a complete cure, and my hands are now natural in appearance, soft, and strong." Zam-Buk is indispens- able in workshop and home. able in workshop and home.

--< LLANRHYSTYD. The Bull Club. —Mr. D. D. Williams, of the University College, Aberystwyth, is. attending the great cattle show at Bingley Hall, Birmingham, this week, and has been commissioned to buy bulls for the Llall- rhystvd Bull Club.

LLANON. Concert.—A concert IN-as held on Thursday evening at Shiloh Independent Chapel, when a long programme of singing, recitations, etc., was gone through. The Rev. T. D. Thomas, in the unavoidable absence of Dr. Lewis, was voted to the chair. Much credit is due to Mrs. Davies, Clarsvine, for the able manner in which she organised the con- cert. All the items were rendered in a creditable manner, and a most- enjoyable evening was brought to a close with the customary vote of thanks.

LLANGYBI. Temperance. A very successful meeting in connection with the Church of England i Temperance Society was held at the Council School, Llangybi, on Monday evening, Feb- ruary 26th. The schoolroom was crowded to excess, fully 300 persons being present. The Rev. J M. Evans, vicar, presided, and the programme was as follows: Song, Mr. E. J. Davies, Lletycybi; recitation, Miss Davies, Pwllglns; song, Mr. Davies, S.D.C. quartette, Mr. W. Griffiths, Goitre, and par- ty: address on temperance by Mr Enoch, S.D.C. song, Mr. D. J. Thomas, Forest Fawr; address on temperance by Mr. Evans, S.D.C. song, "Rhv hwyr." Mrs. Evans. Vicarage: closing address by Professor Lori- mer Thomas, S.D.C. The addresses on temperance were very much appreciated, and three persons took the pledge of total abstinence. A vote of thanks to those who took part, which was well received, was pro- posed by Mr D. Jones, Glandulas, and sec- onded by Mr. J. H. Davies, C.M. The chair- man heartily endorsed the vote of thanks, and expressed his gratification that by this means St. David's College was getting more into touch with the surrounding country par- ishes. The meeting concluded with the rendering of a chorus by a party, under the leadership of Mr. E. J. Davies. x

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I District Council.—The Clerk was directed to reply, stating that the inspector had visited the place, but was rei'used an entrance. ,&¡ Disinfecting Apparatus. An apparatus for disinfecting being needed at the iiouse, the Clerk said he had written to the Aberystwyth Workhouse tor some in- formation, but it wa& not in use there, and the Aberystwyth Master recommended cer- tain firms where it could be purchased.— The matter was lvf^rrt'd to the House Com- mittee. Vaccination. A circular letter from the CamberwelL Union was read, asking the Board to sup- port a resolution to promote legislation for the repeal of compulsory vaccination and failing that, that steps he taken to promote legislation to place vaccination officers under, the entire control of the Guardians; that i officers do institute proceedings only with the consent of the Guardians; payment by salary be abolished; no time be. given con- scientious objectors in which to apply for exemption certificate: that the means of ob- taining such certificate be simplified by pro- viding for conscientious objectors making a statutory declaration before a J.P.—The Chairman said as far as he was concerned he was quite in sympathy with it.—The Rev. J. N. Evans thought the law should be as stringent- as possible, and according to this if. would be very lax.—The Clerk point- ed out that at present vaccination officers take proceedings even if the Boards object. ■—No action was taken

ority.—Mr. W. Jones pointed out that there was a 6 inch sewer pipe in Bryn-road with ii or 30 houses connected to it.—Mr. Rich- ards proposed that the plans be approved arid that permission be given to build over the sewer, provided that nine inch piyes be laid.—Mr. D. F. Lloyd seconded, and it was carried. Plans. On the motion of Mr. T. Richards, plans of a workshop proposed to be erected by Mr. John James, in Bridge-street, were adopted. The Common. The Mayor said that at the last meeting a Joint Committee was appointed to look into the drainage of the Common when it was decided to ask Mr. Harford whether he would be willing to give permission to the Inspector to traverse his land so as to take plans of Brynmcddig, Nes try, and Barley Mow.—The Clerk said he had seen Mr. Pntchard who said that Mr. Harford was quite willing on terms, and he also said that lie would like a plan shewing the position of th old sewers. Mr. D. R. Evans proposed that they should get everything in writing before they proceeded.—Mr. Richards sec- onded, and the proposition was carried. A Councillor's Complaint. Mr. Wm. Davies complained as a member of the Joint Committee that he did not see the notice until 8.20 p.m., half-an-hour after I -ic the meeting had commenced, and said that such, cases seemed to be general.—The Mayor expressed regret, and promised that lie would send out notices of committees convened by hint earlier in future The- Memorial Hail. Mr. D. F. Lloyd, chairman of the Memorial Hall Committee recommended that the scale of charges for the use of the hall be reduc- ed as- a single meeting, C2; second meeting, tl 10s., and for each sub- sequent meeting in the same week 15s.—That Mr. R. Johns be engaged as caretaker, and that his remuneration should consist of the fees paid to the Committee for cleaning. '1 hat lus duties should comprise a thorough scrubbing of the building four times a year, and sweeping and dusting after each let. That the dance en the 27th nit., had taken place of the proposed concert, and that the efforts of the committe should, in the mean- time, be devoted towards securing a good competitive concert in August next, as the services of the Welsh Ladies' Choir would entail an outlay of about JE30. That- in future all committee meetings should be held in the Borough Surveyor's Office. A letter from Mr. Bo we 11, the conductor of tho Male Voice Party was read in which he asked for the use of a room for practising, free of any obligation save that of getting up a concert annually for the funds of the Hall. The Committee recommended that the request be granted, the choir to clean the room each time, but to have the use of the gas free of charge.—Referring to the dance, Mr. Lloyd said that a sum of five guineas had been obtained.—On the motion of Mr. Richards, seconded by Mr. D H. Evans the report was adopted. A Question of Economy. The Town Clerk submitted a form of con- tract for sale of the site and buildings pre- pared in accordance with the recommenda- tion of the Special Joint Committee reported to, and appioved at the last meeting of the Council. The Town Clerk also read a letter from Messrs. Bush, Meilor, ana Norris, his London agents, expressing their opinion on the matter, and he also reported that the owners of the site were willing to accept payment of interest at. 4 per cent if interest. is paid punctually and at 3} per cent, for any year within the next five years in which a sum of not less than tIOO is paid in re- duction of the capital in addition to the in- terest due. The Committee recommended the Council to accept the terms offcred.- Mr. Lloyd said to extend it would be better, from the Council's point of view. In any one year in which £ 100 capital was paid as well as interest, their interest would only be 3J- per cent for the first five years.— Mr. Richards: So in five years we will have paid £iJOO.-Mr. Lloyd Yes.—The adoption of the report was proposed by Air. Evan Davids, and the Mayor, in seconding, said they were greatly indebted to the Town Clerk for the part lie had taken, and to the parties concerned who were extremely anxious that the town should be the actual owners.-—This was carried. A Subscription. It was reporte dthat Mr. James is of Melbourne, had given a subscription of five guineas towards the Hall, it was agreed on the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Mr. D. F. Lloyd that a letter be sent to the donor expressing their thanks for his gener- osity. Tho Medical Officer. The Mayor referred to the indisposition of Dr. Evans, and moved a vote of sympathy with him. This was seconded by Mr. Evan Davies and carried nem con. Reclaiming Property. The only item on tho agenda was that in the name of Mr. Evan Davies, who proposed that the Council should re-claim the pro- perty lat-ely occupied by Annie Evans in Barley Mow.—Mr. Wm. Davies observed that the committee had never met.—Mr. Lewis Jones: The Committee should have met. They were now putting the cart be- fore the horse.—Mr. Evan Davies said his application was that they should co-operate with him in getting possession of this pro- perty which was awarded to them in 1858. Since that time they had been deprived of its possession. The ratepayers had paid zCO 10s. to a tribunal, and the then tenant hav- ing died, he maintained that the Council were the owners, and were now entitled to the property. If they gave this away. they might as well give all, and treat all alike, Messrs. John Jones and D. Morgan Davies had paid and if they iyere prepared to vote against this he did not know what to say. They were there to represent the public, and not there to give their property away. Mr. D. H. Evans said that this had been before the Council several times. The late Town Clerk had stated that this property was vested in the town as common land. It was immaterial whether it belong- ed to the public 200 or 300 years ago. He believed they had been too lenient in giving things away when they had no right to do so. He maintained they could claim it yet, and lie supported the proposition.—Mr. Lewis Jones said lie quite agreed with Mr. Davies and Mr. Evans. They had -11, law which stated that in cases of encroachment over 12 years the property became lost. It was in 1862 a commissioner of the name of Mr. Wilkin—who was a receiver and valuer of Crown lands in WTaies—ordered those people to pay rent to Mr. Harford, but Mr. Harford never insisted upon payment of rent. There was a receipt which showed that they had lost it by one year. When a Joint Committee was appointed, the Clerk gave it as his opinion that the defaulters would carry it through, and he was glad that he was not one of the party. Whoever owned that piece of property the Corpora- tion had lost.their possession.—Mr. Richards observed there was a difference of opinion and suggested that the matter should be adjourned in order that the two parties might produce their documents.—The Town Clerk suggested that the matter should be referred to the Joint (omTilttee.-Oii the motion of Mr. Wm. Davies, seconded by Mr. Jenkins, it was agreed to call a special meeting of the Council to consider the 1 matter. Bryn Footpath. The Town Clerk submitted a plan from the Vicar who proposed diverting a footpath on the Bryn. The Clerk said it was the Vicar's intention to sell a piece of land. but he was not prepared to carry out the whole scheme at present.—On the motion of Mr. Wm. Davies, seconded by Mr. Evan Davies. the necessary permission was granted.—The Clerk said that an application would have to be made to the Quarter Sessions in the name of the Corporation, but there would be no expense. Re-appointment. On the motion of the Mayor, Mr. R. Johns was re-appointed sanitary inspector. Overseers. Messrs. Lewis Jones and Daniel Jenkins were elected Overseers for the ensuing year.