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ABERYSTWYTH. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, MONDAY, NOVEMBER, 28th.-Present the Rev J. M. Griffiths, chairman; Mr C. M, Williams and Mr E. J. Evans, Cnwcy- barcut, vice chairmen, Mr Morris D:tvies, ex-officio the Rev Prebendary Williams andMr John Morgan, Aberystvyth, MesersJGeorge Price, Llanafan, W. Mason, Llancynfelin, J. B. Morgan, Glanfread, James Jcnes, Tyllwyd, D. Jones, Trefedlyn, R. Roberts, Llanbadarn, John Jenkins, Ruel, D. Morgan, Pwlly, John Jones, Moelgiomen, E. Jones, Moelifor, William Richards, Cwrt, R. Rowlands, Cefncoed, John Phillips, Trefaes, John Evans, Erwtome, Lewis Richards, Hafodau, Evan Lewis, Llanrhystyd, T. James, Llwynnantesni, and Hugh Hughes, clerk. Statistics.—Out-relief administered during past fort- night: Aberystwyth district, per Mr John Jones, JE43 12s. to 169 paupers, an increase of 17s 6d in relief and an increase of 14 paupers. Llanfihangel district, per Mr John D. Jones, £ 47 6s. Od. to 180 paupers, a decrease of 3 paupers and an increase of 18s Od in relief. liar district, per Mr J. Morgan, JE43 3s. to 145 paupers, a decrease of 15 paupers and of jE2 6s 6d in amount. Number in the house, 54 last year, corresponding period, 59. Vagrants relieved during the past fortnight, 72 last year, corresponding period, 61. Balance in hand £60 19s. lOd. The House.—The Master reported that Mrs Morgan, Nantceirio, on the 22nd of November had presented the sick inmates of the male and female wards with a quantity of grapes.—The Board thanked Mrs Morgan for her kindness, and the Clerk observed that Mrs Morgan must now have quite a collecdon of acknowjj ledgements of kindness to the inmates. A Local Royal Paupe,In revising the Aber- ystwyth list of paupers, it was stated that one of the paupers was a Royal pauper. Some of the guardians smiling incredulously at the statement, a guardian said it was a fact that one of the Georges was the pauper's grandfather. It was further stated that Pentrellyn, Llanilar, was a nest of paupers and that when once any of the inhabitants got a "bias o m- ngolds it was difficult to get the taste out of their inouths. Map.—On the proposition of the Rev Prebendary Williams, it was agreed to obt-ain a map of the union, the Chairman, who was going to London,, being requested to make enquiries and report. Vaccination. -iNIr E. J. Evans gave notice that at the next meeting he would call attention to the rearrange- ment of medical officers' district and move a resolution thereon. SANITARY AUTHORITY, MONDAY, NOVEMBFR 28TH.—Present Mr J. B. Morgan, Glanfread, chairman Mr Vaughan Davies, Messrs E. J. Evans, Cnwcybarcut, John Phillips, Trefaes, J. Evans, Erwtome, W. Mason, Llancynfelin, James Jone3, Tyllwyd, Evan Lewis, Llanrhystyd, R. Rowlands, Carrog, John Jonea, Moelglomen, Lewis Richards, Hafodau, W. D"vies, Rhostie, D. Jones, Trefedlyn, and D. Davies, acting clerk, and Dr James, medical officer. Llancynfelin.—The Clerk was directed to compel the payment of call for the carrying out of Tre'rddol water supply. Inspector's Report.-The report of the Public Analyst on the water used at Cefnmelgoed where there had been an outbreak of fever showed that there was an excessive quantity of free ammonia in it and that it was unfit for drinking purposes.—The Inspector stated that he had given both the landlord and the occupier notice to provide a better supply of water. The landlord was very anxious to get a better supply bat it was rather a difficult matter to find a suitable supply.—It was agreed to adjourn the matter for a fortnight for the attendance of the agent with some scheme of improved supply.—The Inspector also reported that there were forty cases of measles at Llan- afan and that the disease had been brought from Tregaron Union. It had been found necessary to close the school. Had commenced a house to house inspection of Llanbadarn Lower and had served Botice3 on all owners and occupiers of places requiring sanitary improvements in Elerch.-Mr James Jones thought that house to house inspection should be pushed on for it was better to prevent disease than to allow disease to break out and cause death, suffering and loss. If the Sanitary Authority did not do its work, Providence would come in and compel them to do it. 1?ETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH, before Wm. Thomas, Esq. (mayor), Alderman Peter Jones, J. J. Griffiths, and J. A. Murphy, Esqra. Drunkenness.—William Thomas, Crynfryn Buildings, out-door porter, was charged by P.S. David Davies with having been drunk in the borough on the 22nd November.—Mrs ".Neale, sister of the defendant said that the defendant admitted the charge. He had been a total abstainer for the past two years, and promised not to touch the drink again.—The Bench imposed a fine of 2s. 6d. including costs.—Anne Lewis, Mill-street, was charged with having been drunk and disorderly in the borough on the 23rd November.—P.C. Owen T. Owen said that he saw the defendant in Mill-street on the day in question. She was drunk and very disorderly, using most filthy language.—In answer to defendant, the Constable denied that he went into defendant's house. —Defendant denied that she was drunk or disorderly and called her husband, John Lewis, in support cf her denial.—The Chief Constable (Mr Howell Evans) What state were you in ?—Lewis? What, this night ? —The Chief Constable Yes. Were you sober or drunk ?—Lewis I was sober enough.—How many public houses had you called at that night ?-I don't know.—You don't know. That is, you were in such a state that you don't know what occurred ?-I was sober enough and I can say my wife was not drunk.— The Chief Constable said he could, if necessary, prove the condition that witness was in on the night in question.—The Bench decided to bind defendant over in the sum of JE5 to come up for judgment when called upon, and ordered her to pay costs. A Matter for the Town Couiicil.-Benjamin Bryant, a travelling hawker, was charged with having, on the 25th November, caused an obstruction at Trefechan, by allowing two vans to remain thereon for a long and unreasonable time.—Mr Rees Jones, borough surveyor, said that the piece of land on which the vans remained was part of the public thoroughfare, and repairabl by the local authority.-Mis Bryant said that they had pitched the vans on the same spot for twenty years without interruption, and she could not go to the Smithfield, as she thought Is. for a few heurs per night, asked by the authority, was ex- orbitant.—Much amusement was caused in Court by Mr W. Hughes Jones, solicitor (who acted as clerk), absent-mindedly asking her if she was "the husband of the defendant," to which she promptly corrected him with "I am the defendant's wife."—The Chief Constable said that the defendant had previously been cautioned for obstructing the place, and on two occasions summonses were taken out, but were not served as the defendant had left the town.—The defend- ant's wife admitted having been cautioned once, and said she would be willing to go to the Smithfield if a reasonaVile charge was made, but she could not pay Is. per night.—The Bench said that was not a matter for them, and they inflicted a fine of Is. with costs, which amounted to 9s. 6d.-Mrs Bryant characterized the fine as a dear charge for remaining on a piece of land for a few hours at night.. BYE-ELECTIONS. On Thursday of last week, the polling took place for the election of a councillor in the place of Mr George Green who was created alderman last November. TVe candidates were Mr Hugh Hughes, jeweller, the nominee of the Liberal club, and Mr Edwards, flannel merchant, the nominee of the Ratepayer's Association who was highest on the poll in the November election of the defeated candidates. Councillors Wm. Thomas, W. H. Palmer, and Griffith Williams, and Mr A. J. Hughes, town clerk, presided at the booths, and no fewer than 1,002 votes were polled. The counting was done by Mr Wm. Thomas, the mayor, Mr W. H. Palmer, and the Town Clerk and the result was declared before nine o'clock as follows Mr John Edwards 581 Mr Hugh Hughes 414 The MAYOR having declared Mr Edwards elected by a majority of 167 votes, Mr EDWABDS thanked the electors for the position they had accorded him that day. It fiecl been an extremely hard fight hut he was pleased 'o see that the result proved that the rate- payers were determined to take the management of their own affdirs into their own hands. Why should they not do that ? (Hear, hear). If they did not look after their own interests, who'would look after them ? (Cheers). He did not wish to have a similar hard day s work often, but he supposed there would have to be another hefore long and when it came he should not shirk from it, though he hoped he should be able to reiuce the labour by showing in the meantime that he was won hy the confidence the ratepayers had reposed in'him. (Cheers). Mr Edwards concluded by pro- posing a vote of thanks to the Returning Officer (the mayor) for the impartial way he had conducted the lection. Mr HUGH HUGHES, the unsuccessful candidate, seconded the proposition and thanked the 414 electors who had voted for him and the supporters who had worked for him. That day everything that could be done against him had been done. (" Shame" and serve you right"). He had to fight against the Conservative party. He had to fight against the Ratepayers' Union. He had to fight againstthe weak- kneed Liberals of the town. He had to fight against people who rn other occasions supported the advocates of temperance principles and he had been opposed simply because he was a working man. (Shame). He had been accused of being the sole cause of that day's contest though it was but a little over three weeks before that he had distinctly declared in that hall that lie would take the first opportunity of again offering himself as a candidate for a seat in the Council. That day he had fulfilled the promise he then made. Never- theless, Mr Edwards and his supporters had been going about the town saying that he (the speaker) had caused the contest and a newspaper said it would cost £40. He had it on good authority, however, that the cost would be £10 or E12 only. (Cheers). It had been asked Who is Mr Hugh Hughes and what is he going to do ? The ratepayers of Aberystwyth knew him. whatever they knew about Mr Edwards. He (Mr Hughes) was horn and bred in the town and, though younger in age, would be as able to carry out the wishes of the ratepayers in the Council as Mr Edwards but simply because h3 was a working man his opponents thought nothing too mean to say of him. (Shame). The MAYOR acknowledged the vote and the assembly quietly separated. COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION. On Tuesday polling took place for the selection of a member to fill the vacancy in No 3 ward of Aberyst- wyth Borough lately occupied by the late Mr John James. The candidates were Mr J. W. Szlumper, C E., Queen's-road, and Mr John Morgan, J.P., Laura- place. Mr Szlumper was supported by the Liberal Club and Mr Morgan by the Conservative Club. Th Mayor, (Mr William Thomas) acted as returning officer. Mr Wm. Edwards, Moor-street, represented Mr Szlumper and Mr David Davies, solicitor's clerk, Mr Morgan. Out of 371 voters in the division, 291 polled or within three or four of the total available strength of the register. The counting up was done in about a quarter of an hour, and the result was made known about twenty minutes past eight as follows Mr.J. W. Szlumper 160 Mr John Morgan.. 128 The MAYOR declared Mr Szlumper duly elected with a majority of 32. Mr SZLUMPER, acknowledging the result, thanked all who had assisted in placing him in that proud position that day. He was pleased to find that he was not forgotten and more pleased to find that he was elected to the Council of: a county in which hito had spent the best years of his life. (Applause.) He had no desire and deprecated any atcempt to fight that battle on political lines. He was sorry to have to say, however, that the Conservative Association had thrown the gauntlet down and were determined tc make it a political fight. He hoped they were satisfied with the result. (Cheers.) On the previous evening, he regretted to say, a most dastardly handbill, of a libellous nature, was circulated in the town about him. He would not dwell upon that subject further than by saying that more would be heard of that handbill, and that the ratepayers had given their answer to that handbill by their vote. (Applause.) Mr Szlumper concluded by proposing a vote of thanks to the Mayor and Town Clerk for the able and impartial way in which they had carried on the election. Councillor GRIFFITH WILLIAMS, seconding the pro- position, said he was very proud to find his friend Mr Szlumper elected a member of the County Council. He had done all he possibly could to secure for him that position, for he considered Mr Szlumper one of the very best men in the town for the vacancy. He understood his work thoroughly and never undertook anything but what he crrried out to the very best of his ability. (Cheers). The proposition having been carried unanimously, the MAYOR acknowledged it observing that the fact that the poll was declared within twenty minutes after the voting ceased was due to the excellent arrangements made by the Town Clerk. (Cheers). Some ten or twelve years ago, it would be remem- bered, it was necessary to have ten or twelve police- men in the town during an election. That day there was only one policeman present and even he was not required, and that was a fact that spoke well for the orderly conduct of the people of Aberystwyth. (Ap- plause). The TOWN CLERK, also acknowledging the vote, said he always endeavoured to discharge his duties im- partially. The election had been fought as fairly as possible and no doubt the good feeling which hitherto existed between all parties to the contest would be continued. Though Mr Morgan had been defeated, he could justly be said to have fought a fair battle. (Cheers). The assembly then separated. The result was re- ceived with general satisfaction in the town and particularly at the Railway Station where Mr Szlumper's return was celebrated by the whistling of railway engines. Later on in the evening a lighted tar barrel was taken about the streets.
THE SHOO ING SUICIDE ON THE…
THE SHOO ING SUICIDE ON THE CAMBRIAN RAILWAY. On Friday morning an inquest was held .t the Railway Station before W. Hughes-Jones, Esq., act- ing coroner, and a jury touching the death of Richard Jones, tailor, of Llangawsai, aged 29 years, who was killed, as briefly announced in our last issue, on Thursday afternoon, by being run over by a train on the Cambrian Railway. The following jury was em. pannelled Mr Elisha Morgan, Queen's-road, foreman, Messrs Robert Bickerstaff, Great Darkgate-street, Rowland Morgan, draper, John Davies, Cocoa House, David Jones, tailor, Thomas Griffiths, Salop House, Richard Saycell, fishmonger, David Phillips, Richard Watkins, Edwin Morris, Thomas Patten, and Joseph Smith, Mary-street The jury having viewed the body, Evan Griffiths, Portland-street, ostler at the Lion Hotel, was called and said—Yesterday, a few minutes after two o'clock in the afternoon, I saw the deceased on the Plas Crug Road. He was walking towards Plas Crug Farm. I spoke to him and said it was a very nice day and he replied Yes, very nice." He was sober, and walked straight, but seemed rather crippled. He had his hands behind his back. I asked him if he had a bad back and he said it was very sore, and hoped it would get better. He looked once or twice in the direction of the railway. I asked him where he came from and he said Llanbadarn. He left me by the farm. By the Coroner-Did you notice anything different in his appearance that day to any other on which you had seen him ?-I had never seen the man before, so I could not say. By the Foreman—I had no general conversation with him. John Ffoulkes, engine driver, said-I was yesterday in charge of the passenger train 10.5 a.m. down from Whitchurch to Aberystwyth. When going through the Llanbadarn gates I saw a man standing against the signal post. That would be about a hundred yards distant from the gates. I did not then shut off steam. Suddenly I lost sight of him, and my mate, Rbhard Thomas, cried out to me, Wo at the same time I put on the automatic breaks. I then saw a man lying across the rails on his face. I was unable to pull up before the train went over him. I did not see him walk on to the line. When I saw him first on the rails he was about ten yards away. His body was inside the rails on the four foot and the legs over the rails. He was not fast, as far as I am aware. The signal was right for running in so I diel not whistle. I whistled at Llanbadarn Gates as usual. I had never seen the man before, so could not say who he was. I could not give any opinion as to how the accident occurred. By the Foreman-There was hardly a minute be- tween the time I saw him leaning against the signal post and when I saw him on the rails. He must have got there immediately. I happened to have my hand on the break at the time my mate shouted. By thp. Coroner-The train was going at the rate of about thirty miles an hour at the time. By Mr Kilvington, station master—I c id all in my power to pull up. By the Foreman-What distance had you gone before you pulled up ?-I nulled up within twenty yards?—You must have pulled up exceedingly well, then ?—Yes. Richard Thomas, stoker, who was with the previous witness on the engine, said-It was 2.14 when we ran over the deceased. When we first saw him he was standing up against the distant signal post- on the six foot way. Could distinguish him as the deceased. When about fifteen yards from him, he tumbled himself down on the rails. My mate was handling the breaks at the time and I called out Wo put the break on." It seemed to me, the deceased threw himself on the rails purposely. The driver looked over and said "We are over him." We felt the engine go over him with a sudden jerk. He was then completely pulled underneath the train. The train was stopped within twenty yards. I jumped off the train and told Inspector Gough what had happened. He told us to run the train into Aberystwyth. I do not think the ma.n fell from the signal post. By the Foreman-His body was half between the metals. The Foreman-What is the distance between the signal post and the place where he laid. Inspector Gough—A little over seven feet. The Foreman—Just a man's length so he ha.d no trouble in doing what he did. By Mr John Davies-I could no siy that he had any intention of crossing. By the Coroner—Before we could say Jack Robin- son we were over him. By Mr David Jcnes-I do not think he fell. Richard Gough, traffic inspector, said- accom- panied the train due in Abcrystwyth at 2.15. As we passed the distance signal, I felt the break attached, and the train came to a standstill. I jumped up from my seat immediately and opened the door to see what was the matter. I then saw the fireman Richard Thomas getting off the side of the engine. I called to him, and asked him what was the matter. He replied We have ran over a man." I then went back a few yards and I could see a part of the body on the four foot. That was the trunk part. The lower part found outside the metals. Seeing that I there was nothing to be done, I gave the signal to run into Aberystwyth, in order to keep the passengers from coming out. I then returned to the spot. The lower part of the body was about sixteen yards away I from the trunk. By the Foreman-They were completely separated. By the Coroner—I remained there until Mr Kilving- ton sent an engine, van and tarpaulin. The body was then picked up, put on the tarpaulin, and taken to Aberystwyth. By the Foreman—From the appearance of the rails the body was only rolled about six yards. By the Coroner-There was no blame to be attached to anyone. I did not know the deceased. P.S. David Davies said he had known the de- ceased for the past three years. He had recently been under the notice of the police, and he (witness) last saw him in the town on the previous morning, about four hours before the occurrence. There was then nothing in his demeanour to arouse suspicion. By the Foreman-He was addicted to drink and had appeared before the magistrates on several occasions. When in drink he was very quarrelsome and riotous. By the Coroner-On Tuesday he received a summons returnable at the police court on Wednesday to answer a charge of having been drunk and disorderly. He did not appear and the case was adjourned for a week. At the same time the magistrates ordered a warrant to be issued for his attendance at the Court on Wednesday, November 30ch. He had often been previously convicted for similar offences. Wituess searched him on the previous day and only found in his pocket the summons served upon him on Tuesday and a handbill pertaining to one of the theatrical companies performing in the town. By the Foreman—When he saw the deceased in the morning, be was under the influence of drink but could walk all right. By Mr Bichrstatf-He did not seem like a man who would put an end to himself. By the Foreman-He did not appear depressed he appeared to him (witness) to be in his usual spirits. The Coroner summed up and, having reviewed the evidence, thought the case was clearly one of suicide. He observed that the deceased had evidently led a dissipated life, having been many times previously convicted, and thinking, perhaps, the magistrates on this occasion acted harshly towards him, he had,under its weight, and in a momentary fit of insanity, put an end to himself in the manner described in the evidence. Mr Rowland Morgan, one of the jurymen, said that from what he had heard, the deceased when, under the influence of drink, was of a suicidal disposition, and had often threatened to drown himself. The Jury found that the deceased committed suicide whilst under the influence of drink and labouring under temporary insanity, and a recommendation of Mr Bickerstaff to add a rider exonerating the Cambrian Railway officials from any blame was acceded to. On the suggestion of Mr Bickerstaff, tne Jury tendered their fees to the deceased man's mother, who, it was stated, was in very poor circumstances.
LAMPETEK.
LAMPETEK. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH.—Present: Mr D. Davies, Felindre, chairman, Messrs Lewis Davies, Gelley, John Fowden, and T. H. R. Hughes, ex-officio, the Rev Daniel Jones, Lampeter, Messrs Samuel Davies, Bettws, David Evans, Cellan, D. Jones, Llanfair, John Jones, Llangybi, James Jones and Evan Davies, Llan- wenog, Thomas Evans, Llanwnen, John Rees, Penearreg, David Lloyd, clerk, Dr Abel Evans and Dr Thomas, Llanybyther, medical officers. Slatisties.-Out-relief administered during the past fortnight, Lampeter district per Mr David Parry, JE36 12s. lid. to 159 paupers Llanybyther district, per Mr David Evans, £43 6s. Od. to 148 paupers. Number in the house, 28 corresponding period of last year, 33. Vagrants relieved during the past fort- night, 71 last year, 71. The, Wod-house.-The Master (Mr Evan Jones) reported that Willard Thomas, 36, shoemaker, having broken his leg, had been brought into the workhouse by the Relieving Officer. The Master also reported that Mr Harford, Falcondale, sent a large number of rabbits to the house fer the inmates, and that the inmates greatly enjoyed them and expressed their thanks to Mr Harford for his present, Relief.-During the taking of the relief lists it was stated that a panper, subject to drink, and receiving relief in-kind, had been taking tea, bread and sugar, to a public house in the Union, and getting drink in exchange.—The Chairman said the Relieving Officer must be asked to make enquiry and if the allegation was brought home to the publican, he (the Chairman) was sure every member of the bench would concur in cancelling the licence.—Mr Fowden spoke strongly in the matter, and the Officer was directed to make enquiry The Pay of Nonconformist. Ministers.—A letter was read from a minister in South Wales, who has charge of a Baptist Church in a manufacturing community, and whose father is in receipt of out-relief in the Lampeter Union, saying that it gave him great pain to say that he was not in a position to contribute towards his father's maintenance at present, The church of which he had the honour to be pastor was only 125 in membership, and all of them were hard working men, several of them in the resent de- pression in the tin-plate trade being r of work. The little he received was very smnl' Moreover. he had a family of his own to maintai During the past three years he had assisted his -r father, but now he conld not do so, and had not ig to do but to leave him to bpcome chargeable to the Union. Any respectable gentleman (the name of a magistrate and guardian are given) would testify to the truth of what was written. Recently he thought to be able tc contribute 6d. a week, but, as things went now, he could not pledge himself to give even that sum.— The Chairman said the minister did not answer the questions he was asked as to the amount of his salary and the number of small children he had.—It was agreed to call upon the writer to pay Is. 6d. per week, but to let off his brother who had recently lost his wife and little child. Sanitary. -A meeting of the Sanitary Committee was held under the presidency of Mr T. H. R. Hughes, wnen the Inspector (Mr John Parry Thomas) re- ported that the Llanybyther water supply had been greatly improved. The waste water drain was satisfactorily done but the pipes which were out of repair had not as yet been put in order. People had begun sinking a well at Treherbert but had not completed the job and he did not know the reason why the work had come to a standstill. Llanybyther school was not in quite a satisfactory conaition owing to leakage near the chimney and slight damp- ness in another part owing to water coming in through the top. There was also a pool of stagnant water in front of the closets. Coedmore school, also, was badly ventilated underneath, as well as overcrowded. An addition should be built.—It was resolved to take steps to have the complaints remedied. Highways.—Meetings of the Highway Board and of the Assessment Committee (the latter under Mr Fowden's chairmanship) were held for the transaction of routine business.
LLANDYSSUL.
LLANDYSSUL. SOCIAL UNION.—On Wednesday, November 23rd, thej ordinary meeting of this Union was held in the Porth Assembly Rooms under the presid- ency of Mr T. R. Nicholas, Lloyd's bank. Songs, duets, and reading, were given by Misses Jones, Thomas, Amphlett, and Minnis, and Messrs D. Jones, J. Eaton Richards, J. Evans. The papers read were by Miss Minnis on "Recreation" and Mr J. Evans on "Adam Bede." Messrs T. Thomas. T. A. W. Rees. D. Evans, J. Eaton Richards, Dr Evans, the Rev E. P. Jones, Mrs L'estrange and Mrs Jones also spoke. FOOTBALL CLUB. -On Wednesday, November 23rd, this club played a match with Lampeter College School which it defeated after a hard struggle. The forwards worked hard,: while Weale, the brothers Jones, A. T. Harries, and E. Ffrs Jones distinguished them- selves. Play in the second half was extremely rough which is to be deplored. The final score was—Llan- dyssul, one goal; Lampeter, nil. TIFYSIDE HOUNDS.—These hounds met at Penrhiw- llan on Monday, the 28th November. The meet was unusually large. Strange to say all the coverts were drawn blank, a most unusual thing here. It seems that a fox was actually seen at Cwmul on the morning of the hunt. THE MARKET.—The market was very well attended on Tuesday last. A slight fall in the price of pigs took place, seven shillings per score were given for fat pigs, fowls fetched from 3s. to 4s. 6d. per couple. Ducks averaged 4s. 2d. The supply of sheep was good. THE LINE TO NEWCASTLE E.IILYN.-OWing to the fall of clay at Trebedw, this line, which was to be ready by next August will not be completed until Christmas, 1893. Llandyssulites rejoice at the delay while the Emlynites deplore it to a corresponding extent.
CARDIGAN.
CARDIGAN. NAUTICAL—Mr William Thomas Williams, son of Mr John Williams, mariner, 26 Greensfield-square, Cardigan, has successfully passed an examination and obtained a certificate of chief mate. ENTERTAINMENT.—On Wednesday afternoon last the Sunday School children of Capel Mair Independent Chapel were entertained to tea and cake. In the evening the cantata Daniel was successfully per. formed, under the leadership of Mr William Thomas. Alderman Lewis Evans presided.
LLEDROD.
LLEDROD. MUSICAL.—Mr Richard D. Herbert, Penlar, has been successful in obtaining the advanced certificate of he Tonic Solfa College, Lcndon. I
TREGARON.
TREGARON. BOARD OF UUARDIANS, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH.—Present Mr T. Arch, presiding chairman, Mr John Jones, Cilpill, exofficio, Messrs Daniel Jones, Blaenpennal, Wm. Rees and Evan Rowlands, Caron Lower, R. Jones, Caron Upper, Wm. Rees, Gorwydd, Thomas Jones, Gwnnws Upper, E. Williams, Gwnnws Lower, Edward Jones, Lledrod Upper, D. E. Davies, Prisk an Carvan, W. H. Jones, Llanbadarn, Edwin O. Jones, clerk, Evan Lloyd and J. Morgan, medical officers. Stati.ities.-Oiit-relicf admiaistered during the past I fortnight, combined district, per Mr T. Morgans, jE44 103 Od to 187 paupers last year, corresponding period, jE51 Is Od to 204 paupers. Number in the house, 29, last year, corresponding period, 24 vagrants relieved during the past fortnight, 20, last year, 3. Qualification of Guardians.-The Chairman read a letter from the Local Government Board saying that the qualification of guardians had been reduced from 915 to JE5, the reduction to take place after 1st of next January. PETTY SESSIONS, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29th.— Before John Jones, Esq., Cilpill, and the Rev Mr Phillips. A Stray Ho;-se.-Thomas Lloyd, innkeeper, Bridge End, Llanddewi, admitted having allowed his horse to stray on the highway on the 24th of October, and was fined h. Game Trespass.—Wm. Jones, labourer, Glanrafon, and David Jones, labourer, Ochrbrynlloi, were charged with having trespassed at Bronmwyn in search of game in the day time on the 25th October. Mr F. R. Roberts appeared for the prosecution and Mr Wm. Davies (Messrs Smith, Owen and Davies) for the defence. Mr Davies stated that there was a Wm. Evans at Glanrafon lut not a Wm. Jonts.—Mr Roberts said in that cise, Mr Davies d¡d not appear for the defendant and lie (Mr Roberts) must object to his taking part in the case.—Mv Davies said he appeared for the grandmother and Mr Roberts said Mr Davies could not appear for his grandmother, but must say whether he appeared for defendant Wm. Jones or not.—The Bench took it that Mr Davies did not appear.— P. S. Thomas said he left the summons with Peter Evans at Glanrafonucha, the last place of abode of defendant, whom he (the officer) ktiev very well.—Mr Davies asked to be allowed to cross-examine the officer, but Mr Roberts objected and the Beuch, saying they were satisfied that the case should proceed, John Parry, Matsllyn, was called, who said lie was on the hill above Bronmwyn and faw tHe men poaching. One was William Jones, Glanrafon, and the other David Jones, Ochbrynlloi. Jt was seven o'clock in the morning. Had known William Jones about tour years and keew that he was staying at G Janrafollucha. at the time. He was, how- ever, not always there. Was about 40 yards off. William Jones had a gun. He shot at nothing. The other man shot a hare. Went to William Jones, had a conversation, and both walked up to witness and David Jones, the forester. They approached to within ten and fifteen yards. Called them by their names to stop, raying they had been trespassing, but they ran off. Followed them for two or three miles and saw them go into Ca? trudor Jhouse.—David Jonea, Tanrallt Cottage, woodman, in the employ of the Earl of Lisburne, agreed with the evidence already given and said he went to Tregaron for the Sergeant to go to Caetrudor to search for the hare.—P.S. Thomas, recoil-d. said he could not go, that being petty sessions day. The BerNeh inflicted a fine of 10s. with costo.- The ca<;s having been taken separately, the case against David Jont-s was next taken, Mr William Davies app.iriiiy.-Tlie Keeper said he siw Jonea about seven in the morning shoot at a hare and missed it. About three minutes afterwards saw him shoot at another hare, missed it, but killed at the second shot. David Jones and William Jones th"n walked towards witness. Witness spoke to them when they ran away and were fallowed for two or three miles into Caet- rudor. Witness waited for an hour outside the house but they did not come out.—In cross-examination, witness said he kept the two men in sight the whole ¡ distance to Caetrudor. David Jones carried the hare all the way, and witness followed in order to get the hare. Knew David Jones well, having seen him about three times in two years. Also saw the defendants half an hoar waiting for game to return to the cover. The Bench had dismissed a couple of cases he had brought on a previous 'occasion.—David Jones and P.S. Thomas were called and this concluded the case for the P,-osecutio,-i. -For the defence an alibi was set up.—Mary Ann Morgans, Ivy Bush, Tregaron, said that David Jones slept at the Bush. She got up about eight on Tuesday morning and Jones had got up shortly before her.—In cr< ss-examinition, Mr Roberrs asked who else was in tlu house that night, when Mrs Morgan said she uid not like to expose her customers. Perhaps some of them were in the hall that moi-ning.-(A Voice Yes, we are here. (Laughter.)—Daniel Davies, Cefnllanio, and John Evans, smith, were in the hou^e on Monday night, but had left before the Sergeant came :D, leaving Jones alone in the house.—Jane Evans, Diphwys, said that David Jones was at her house between seven and eight, and remained there until eleven.—Avarina Jones, in service at the Bush, said the defendant slept in the house on Monday night, and got up about seven on the following morning, it being light enough for him to see to dress.—P.S. Thomas, called by Mr Roberts to give rebutting evidence, said when he went to the Bush on the Monday night he did not see David Jones and was afraid Mrs Morgan was making a mistake as to the night. Saw Jones in Tregaron on Monday night about eight o'clock near the bridge.—The Bench thought the case proved aud inflicted a fine of 10s. with costs. A Similar Cltai,.qe.. -Evan Jones, labourer, 3, Teify Street, Portrhydfeniigaed, was charged with having trespassed in search of game at Dolboidie on the 12th November.-John Pany, keeper in the employ of the Earl of Lisburne, said he saw snares on Dolboidie and knocked them down. Next day saw the defendant go there, take up the snares and put them in his pocket. He denied that he had set them or that he put them in his pocket. Witness said he must have the snares, when defendant took out his knife and said he would stab the keeper if he did not keep back. Witness said he would give defendant something if he did not put up his knife. Shortly after he put his knife in his pocket and the keeper took the snares from his pocket.—The defendant called Wm. Edwards, Dolbodie, to say that he (defendant) was on a road but the witness could not say what day or date it w:is.-Defendant was fined 5s. and ordered to pay costs. Another Charge.—Richard Dudlyke, gamekeeper, charged Thomas Rowlands, Railway Hotel, with gams trespass at Maesglas on the 16th November.— Mr W. Davies stated that many of defendant's witnesses were away and asked for adjournment, which the Bench granted on payment of costs of the day. Drunkenness. — Herbert William Jones. Oxford House, Alfred Owen Davies, Parkau, Llangeithio, and John Jones, farmer, Lluestygorse, pleaded guilty to having been drunk and disorderly on the 22nd November. The police said the defendants had a previous good character and were very sorry for what had occurred. Defendants, who pleaded in excuse that they met many friends at the fairs, were each fined 2s. 6d.
ABERAYRON
ABERAYRON THE LOCAL BOARD QUESTIo.-An important meet- ing of ratepayers was held at the Assembly Rooms on Monday night last, to consider what steps to take in consequence of tho reply received from the Local Government Board to the petition forwarded in favour of suspending the order to form Aherayron into a Local Government District. The Rev E. Morris presided. The letter of the Local Govern- ment Board was read, which stated that the matter rested primarily with the County Council to be dealt with under section 57 of the Local Government Act. It was possible to nullify the effect of the order made by an amending order which could be applied for by the County Council. An influential deputation was named to attend the next meeting of the Council to petition for an Amending Order as stated in the Local Government Board order. An amendment, moved by Mr E. Lima Jones, had only his seconder, Mr Morgan Davies, Black Lion, to vote for it. The Local County Councillors were asked to assist the deputation.
TALGARREU.
TALGARREU. OEBATRNCR SOCIETY.-On Thursday, November 24th, 1892, this Society held its ordinary weekly meeting, in the Schoolroom. The attendance was very good. the interest taken in the society's doit gs seems to b on the increase The subject for debate was the question Which has the greater influence on the World, wealth or talent?" Mr Evan Evans. Factory ,read a pa per on bp half of Weolth" while Mr T. M. Her- bert did the same for" Talent." The former's ad vo- cates were Messrs Thomas James, Brebast; T. Thomas. Blaendyffryn Evan Thomas, Ffoi D. Thomas, Red Lion T. G. Thomas, Factory and James Thomas, Fadfa while the latter was defended by Messrs D. Evans, Factory Rev T. R. Davies, Pisgate T. James, PenyLont D. Lswis, Woodland, and James Jones, Pontshan. In the voting wealth lost by four votes.
PENCADER.
PENCADER. SCHOLASTIC SUCCESS.—Mr E. G. Bryant, science master at the Carmarthen County School, has success- fully passed an examination recently held for the demee of B.Sc. Besides his degree, Mr Bryant possesses six first classes in the advanced stage of liffereut sciences under the Science and Art Depart J ment.
LLANILAR.
LLANILAR. MARRIAGE.—On Wednesday week, the marriage was solemnized between Mr. David Evans, President- street, London, and Miss Evans-Davies, Smithy Cottage, by the Rev H. T. Griffiths, vicar, assisted by the Rev J. F. Lloyd, curate. The bride was given away by her father Miss L. C. Lewis, Pennal, Machynlleth, was bridesmaid and Mr D. Williams, Ochorgader, acted as best man. Appended is a list of presents :—Gold watch and chain and brooch, the bridegroom bible and hymn book, Mr J. Evans-Davies, brother of the bride white counter-pane, Mrs J. Evar.s-Davies half-a-dozen knive-, half-a-dozen silver forks, half-a- dozen smaller forks, half-a-dozen dessert spoonx, and table spoons, Dr and-Mrs Hughes, Cwrtycadnol; pair of silver salt spoons and sugar tongs, Miss Hughes half-a dozen small knives, Miss Jones, Cwrtycadno sat of Japanese trays. Miss Polly Clarke, Cwrtycadno half-a-dozen silver tea spoons in case, Miss M. Jones, carving knife and fork, Mr E. Prosser, Cwrtycadno silver knife, fork, and spoon in case, Mr D. R. Lloyd, London silver jam spoon, Rev and Mrs J. F. Lloyd pair of blankets, Mrs Griffiths, Llanilar Vicarage old china butter cooler, Master Arthur Griffiths, Llanilar Vicarage; cheese stand, Mr C. E. Griffiths, Jesus College, Oxford white damask table cloth, Miss Morgan, Glanyrafon silver cruet stand, Mrs Jones, Tyncoed cold water bottle and glasses, Miss J. E. Edwards, Llanilar; bread plitter and knife, Miss Evans, BrynLiar cheese stand, Miss Mary Rees, Brynilar sugar basin, cream jug and sugar tongs, Mrs T. Edwards, Llanilar wine glasses, MIS3 M. A. J Edwards, Llanilar; flower basket, Miss Bessie Edwards, Llanilar; Damask table cloth, Mrs Davies. Pennal; dining room table clcth, Mrs Lewis, Pennal pair hand-painted photo frames, Miss Lewis, Pennal pair of ornaments, Miss Williams, Oswebtry table cloth, Miss Jones, Gwargeilan pair of cake stands, I Mies Jones, Gwargeilan china tea kettle, Mrs Thomas, Rhosgoch bedroom candlesticks, Miss M. E. Lloyd, Llanilar; salt cellars. Miss P. A. Lloyd" Llanilar toilet cover. Miss Parry, Cefn-coch lamp, Mr D. Williams. Ochrgadcr pair of tea towels, Miss Evans,Treflis silver table spoons,Mr and Mrs E. Lloyd, Station; white damask table cloth, Mrs Davies, Tanyfenwent; sugar basin and cream jug, Miss S. A. Edwards, Ty-mawr; dining-room table cover, Mrs Hughes, Falcon Hotel hot water jug, Mrs Davies, Glanadal House; white damask table cloth, Mrs Lloyd, The Shop teapot, Miss A. Evans, Dolfaur teapot stand, Mhs H. Evans, Dolfaur white counter- pane,Mra Rees, Pautygwifol; old china cup and saucer, Mr Jones, Glanllyn Hall antimacassar, Mrs Jones bedroom candlestick, Mhs S. Jenkins, Glanllyn Hall; tea cosy, Miss L. J. Davies, milliner white damask table cloth, a friend counterpane, Mr and Mrs G. Bartlett, Pontypridd set of todet mats, Miss S. J. Morgan, Post OfEce drawing room table cover, Mrs James, Lanlwyd cucumber dish. Miss E. Davies, Pentrellyn tea cosy, Miss Evans, Manchester damask table cloth, Mrs Lewis, and Miss Davies, Tynberllan china tea set, Miss Jones and Miss Davies, Llanilar half-a-dozen silver tea spoons, Mr and Mrs W. J. Evans, Llanilar pair of brass candlesticks, Mr and Mrs J. J. Morris, Llanilar silver teapot, Mr and Mrs Thomas, Alit-fedw nardine dish, Mraud Mrs Thomas, Pentrellyn teapot, Mrs Williams, Persondy electro- plate teapot, Mr and Mrs Morris, Glanadal House toilet cover, Miss S. Evans, Chapel House butter- cooler, Miss Morgan, Blieii-plwyf pair of bedroom towels, Miss Margaret Morgan, Llanilar; side-board cover, Miss Daniel, Aberdeen; pair of ornaments, Mit-s Annie Davies, Chancery; silver pickle forks, Miss Williams Cwrt-bach table cloth, Mrs Herbert, Whitehall china tea service. Mrs Reeves, Whitehall cheese stand, Miss J. Parry, DyffrynMill; pair of toilet covers, Miss Evason, Castle-hill hot water jng. Miss Evans, Ben-bank; sugar basin and cream jug, Mrs Evans, Pantycyrnau; pair of toilet covers. Miss B. Roberts, Blaengader; white wrap, Mrs Edwards, Tanyfynwent toast rack, Mrs and Miss Evans, Tanyrallt; fancy sugar basin, cream jug, and kettle, Mrs J. Matthews, Pentrellyn pair of stockings, Mrs Richards; toilet cover. Mrs M. Edwards. Cheques were given by the following Miss Davies, Evangelist Mra James, Coadllys Mr Morgan, Glanyrafon A Friend; Miss Davies, Brynawel; Mrs D. Lloyd, senior, and Mrs D. Lloyd, junior, Pentrellyn Mra James, Llanilar Mr and Mrs J. Morgan, Llanilar Mrs Edwards, Ty-mawr; A friend; Miss Annie Davies, Pennal Mr and Mrs Evans, Brynadal; Miss A. Herbert, White-hall ;Mr J. Richards, Pentrellyn Mr D. Morgan, Postman A Friend Miss Rowlands Miss Richards, Wernddu; Master D. R. Davies, Rose Cottage.
LLANON.
LLANON. FUNERAL OF CAPTAIN LEWIS. The remains of Captain Lewis Stephen Lewis, 1, Portland-place, Llanon, were interred on Thursday of last week in Llansantfraid churchyard amid manifes- tations of deep and general regret. The deceased, who was forty-four years of age, met with a fatal accident whilst out shooting near his residence on the 18th November. An exceptionally large number of people attended the funeral, many coming a long distance to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased. The Rev D. Lewis, vicar of Llansantffraid, and the Rev Thomas Evans, Llanrhystyd, officiated, and the chief mourners were Mrs Lewis, the widow, Mrs Margaret Lewis, mother of deceased, Dorothy, Richard David, Mary Catherine, Jenetta, and Amelia, children of the deceased Mrs John Williams, Tynllidiart, sister of the deceased, Mr John Williams, brother-in-law, Miss Williams, Miss Lewis, Black Lion, Llanrhystyd, cousins, Mr William Hughes, Albion House, Mrs Richards, Maesgwyn, Mr and Mrs John Hughes, Maesgwyn, and Miss C. Hughes, Mr Morgan Jenkins, London, Mr Henry Richard Hughes and Miss Mary Hughes. The coffin was of polished oak with massive brass fittings and was covered with beautiful wreaths and crosses sent by Miss Jones, Dauntles, Miss Jones, Sigilent, Miss Jones, Lafant, Miss Evans, Mrs Parry, Chester, Mr John Miller Hughes, Mr William Alban Hughes, Albion House,and others. Among those present were the following :—Captain Jenks, Messrs Goginan, William Lewis, London. E. J. Morgan, auctioneer, David Blackwell, Goginan, Rev M. Morgan, vicar, Capel Bangor, Jenkin Rees, Bridge- street, Aberystwyth, David Howell, John Thomas, drapers. Aberystwyth, Evan Evans, Capel Bangor, John Rowlands, sanitary inspector, Goginan, Mr Thomas, schoolmaster, J. Richards, Market-street, B. C. Jones, clerk to the guardians, Aberayron, John W. Morgan, postmaster, John Richards, schoolmaster, Llanrhystyd, Henry Thomas, Llanddewi, G. J. Williams, Shepherd's Bush, London, Captain J. Jones. Sunny Cottage, Captain Jones, C.C. Rose- land, Llanon, E. Morgan, The Green, J. Evans, Castle Inn, Captain J. Davies, Belgravia, Captain Jones, Croes, David Lewis, Captain Jones, Alumina, Captain David Jones, Tygwyn, J. Pugh, Whitehall, Captain Rees, Llain, Llanon, Evan Jones, Llwynddeinol, Evan Richards, Tynporth. Lewis Lewis, Llanrhystyd, David Jones, Tregynon, E. Jones, Moelifor, R. Jones, Gjlfachafael, John Rees, Bridge- street, Aberystwyth, Thomas Evans, Alltlwyd, Evan Morgan, Llanrhystyd, John Morris, Glancarrog, John Hughes, Llanrhystyd, W. Jones, Tynwern, Captain Richards, Tregynon, Mr Morgan! Glanclydan, Captain Jenkins, Union, Captain Jenkins, Alicia, Llanddewi Aberarth, Captain David Evans, Cefn- maeslan, Llanarth, David Va.ughan, John Rowlands, Llanrhystyd, Captain Jones, Euston House, Llanon, Evan Rowlands, Nantamlwg, James Richards, Llan- rhystyd, J. J. Davies, Grammar School, Llanon, D. Morgan, Nebo, John Clarke, J. Jones, auctioneer, Aberayron, William Sinnett Jones, Glanperis, Evan Lloyd, Black Lion Hotel, Pennant, Evan Richards, Pencae, Mrs Evans, Llanon, David Owen, Popty, Lloyd Morris, Sunnyhill, Daniel Morris, draper, Captain Jones, Gwladys, John Williams, Glynn, Captain Williams, Selindred, Captain Jones, Majestic, Rev Lewis Jenkins, Llanerchymedd, David Thomas, Caehaedd, Daniel Davies, Penrhos, Evan Jones, Llanon, Evan Williams, Bellevue-terrace, Aberayron, Evan Jones, Talbot Hotel, Aberystwyth, Captain J. Evans, Convoy, D. Davies, Evan Davies, Stephen Daniel Smith, Llanon, D. Jones, Shopnewydd, J. Jenkins, Greenland-terrace, Dr Davies, Aberayron, Rev Evan Davies, (I), Rev Evan Davies, (C.M.), Evan Edwards, Troedyrhyw, Edward Evans, Penlon, David Evans. Penrhywbwys, James Evans, Cilfforch House, Rev M. Jones, Llandinam, J. Jones, Ystradteilo, Daniel Jones, Alltlwyd, Captain Evans, Troedrhiw, John Thomas, postmaster, W. Evans, Garnfoel, Captain R. Jenkins, J. Davies, grocer, David Jones, Penbank, William Evans, Llanrhystyd, D. Evans, praire, Captain Evan, Swan, Mr Jones, Pengarreg, Jenkin Jones, Canton, Llanrhystyd, John M. Hughes, William Alban Hughes, Albion House, John Hughes, Maesgwyn, J. Davies, Belle Vue, David Jones, Pen- wern, Cilcennin, Thomas Evans, Digoed, David Jones, Tancastell, David Edwards, Porthmawr, Captain Morgans, Mount, Evan Edwards, Penrhose. Captain Jones, Cadivor, T. J. Evans, Aberarth, D. Evans, Greenland-terrace, Aberayron, David Hughes, Queens- btreet, Aberystwyth, and a great many others.
TOWYN.
TOWYN. SET QUARRY.—The set quarry recently discovered by Mr W. W. Jones and Captain Clint is likely to be set in working order early in the spring. Should the Cambrian Railways Company put down a siding by the Tanfanau Crossing, a distance of only about a couple of miles from the Towyn station, the facilities for the quarry would secure its success and confer a boon upon a most important district which is now cut off from Towyn by the river Dysynni. A station at Tanfanau would undoubtedly open up an important district and no stone should be left unturned to in- du ce the Company to accede to the evident ser.se of the country. The construction of a siding would put an end once for all to the use of ugly perishable bricks I in building at Towyn. i
LONDON. '
LONDON. COMPETITIVE MEETING.—On Wednesday, 23rd, a competitive meeting was heM at the Methods Chapel, Stepney, London. Mr. W. Morris, Stepney presided. The RevD. Morgan, Penllwyn, on the literary part of the programme, and Messrs 1* Pierce, Limehouse, D. Jones, Commercial Road, ancl J. Jones, Poplar, on the musical part. The following is a list of the successful competitors :—For the best essay on the History of Mos^s," D. Williams. The second prize was divided between C. Thomas and M- Jones. For the best rendering of a song, for children' under 12 Maggie Morris and J. Hughes, C-qtlal; recitation best, Maggie Morris, second, Mary Morris ?• impromptu reading best, E. Morris tenor solo besl,, T. J. Davies quartette best, T. J. Davie* and part.y singing at first sighs: best, J. Evans. The children .ëre also presented with books for good attendance at the children's meetings during last winter. After the usual votes of thanks had been accorded to all who had taken part, a pleasant evening was brought to a close by the singing of Hen Wlad fy Nhado,u." EISTEDDFOD. -An eistpddfod was held in connee, tion with the Falmouth Road Welsh Chapel on Thursday evening, November 17th. The chair wa& occupied by Mr J. W. Jonea, Cheapside, and Mr E. Jones, Pentouville-road, conducted. Toe adjudicators w-re the Rev E. Rees (Dyfed), Mr J. Thomas, LIa.D- wrtyd. aud others. In the chief choral competition» Falmouth Road and B:;rrett'¡j Grove choirs were equal., Falmouth Road choir waR conducted by Mr E. OweP, and Barrett's Grove chcir by Mr D. Jones. The number of competitors on the different subjects W06" very large. The winners of the bass and tenor solo possessed fine voices. Mr W. Jones, Falmouth-road, who is well known at t* e eis-eddfndau, won the first prize for an es-ay, and Mr J. Griffiths, Falmoutb- road, wis second. Mr T. Jenkins, New Jewin, sent in the best Welsh letter, and Mr J. Williarn9» Falmouth-road, second best. Mr D. Edwards, Ne^ { Jewin, took the prize for a translation. Miss Maggie Ellis acted as accompanist. Tne eisteddfod was success in every way. j
BARMOUTH. I
BARMOUTH. I CHORAL SOCIETY.-The newly formed Choral Society held its second meeting on Tuesday evening when about fifty members attended. Dr Hughes is the president. BUSINESS.—Mr Griffith Edwards has opened confectionery business at Central Buildings in the High-street. THE WATER BILL. -Tax -tti on of costs of Mr pybnS and Mr Walkers' bills incurred in obtaining Barmouth Improvement Act was commenced i° London on Wednesday. CONFIRMATION.—On Sunday the Bishop of Bangor held consecration services at Barmouth and Llanaber when 54 candidates presented themselves from Llas- aber, ten from 'Arthog and four from Caerdeon. Io the afternoon, the Bishop consecrated the addition to Lluiab r churchyard given some time ago by Mr Wynne Griffith. MINING.—Mr Hugh Owen, one of the proprietors of the Clogau Mine, recently paid a visit to the mine for the purpose of getting the crushing machine In working order. Tt-n heads of stamps are now in operation on low grade ores which yield about si* penny weights to the ton. LmERALIf. -A Correspondent complains that the local Liberal Association does nothing to relieve the social and politicvl stagnation of the winter montllst and susgnsts that a course of lectures in the principles of Liberalism would do a great deal to educate Liberals who are Liberals only when it suits them to be Liberal or who are Tory when taken out of the well* worn political ruts.
CRICCIETH.'
CRICCIETH. LOCAL BOARD, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26tP. Present: Messrs G. H. Owen, chairman, W. %Vutkiot-. J. T. Jones, R. Thomas, Evan Jonfs, Lewis JoneSt J. VY. Bowen, Capt. Evan Jones, and Messrs I. Tobias, acting clerk, J. Jones, surveyor, W. Jones. inspector. Mr Thomas Roberts, C.E., was also ïJ1. attendance. Maes TynycjeUiesg,—The question of letting the con. tract for making a culvert near the lime kilo was coP- sidered and it was decided to offer the worK ta Mr D. M, Roberts, Pentrefelin, at the amount of the engineer's estimate and if not accepted that the matter be referred to the Engineer. A plan of the proposed roadway over the Maes from the lime-kil11 road was considered. A letter from Mr W. B. C. Jones on behalf of Mr H. J. Ellis-Nanney was read stating that Mr Nanney offered to contribute £ 50 towards the cost. The Board were strongly of opinion that the roadway should be over the present sea-wall and it was resolved that Mr Ellis-Nanney be asked to contribute one-half of E173, the estimated cost of making the road exclusive of the culvert. The Mcies and other lml)rove?neizts. -This question was again considered and it was eventually decided not to carry out the competition plans sent in 1611a Mr Thomas Roberts, C.E. was instructed to prepare plans. A letter was read from Mr G. P. William8 wi:h refprence to a proposed exchange of land and It was decided to approve of the exchange subject to Mr Williams undertaking to construct the road shown o the exchange plan submitted in connection with bifl new house. It was decided to give notice to Mr La"* ford (for Lord Harlech) to make the roads to Tyn-Y. maes in accordanJe with the arrangement made. The question of taking over the road in front of Maripe Terrace was deferred to the next meeting. It "as agreed to extend the main driin along Church-road to the road in front of Mr Wm. George's new house- With reference to the wooden building standing on the Maes it was resolved that notice be sent to the owper to remove the building before the next Board meeting otherwise proceedings would have to be taken against the owner. Footpath Closed.—Mr J. T. Jones gave notice th»c at the next meeting he would call attention to the footpath between Muriau Gate and Muriau Bach and move a resolution.
FESTINIOG.
FESTINIOG. Llan BOARD SCIIOOL.-The animal meeting of the school children was held at Llan, on Thursday evening last, when the chair was taken by Rev D. Willia013! Dr Roberts, who takes great interest in education* movements locally, annually presents a work box writing desk to the girl who is best needle wotnala and the boy who writes best. A large number 0 children were presented with certificates and prIzeS for attendance. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Saturday last, while going the Great Western station to meet the two o'cloc train for Llan, John Morris Jonea, Bowydd-roa«' died very suddenly. Just after reaching a chair in the waiting room he was observed to fall. Medical was called, but when Dr Roberts's assistant arrive life was extinct. Deceased bad been ailing for 80111 time but had worked up to Saturday. He leaves a widow and four children, two of whom are in America- He was 56 years of age. The funeral which w., public took place on Tuesday at Llan. DEPARTURE.—The Oakeley Band conductor, Greenwood, is returning home to South Shields. the concert held on Thursday he was presented With a photograph of himself and tho whole band, small token of respect for him. Mr Greenwood proved himself a successful conductor, and his Oe_ j parture is much regretted. The bind, under his co^ ductorship has won prizes of £ 15, £ 10, a silver me £ 2 2s.. a trombone, a silver cup. and £ 5. On Tuesday mornins; the band escorted their leader to the stati° on his departure home. d I OAKELEY BAND CONCERT.—The Royal Oikeley Bae concert was held on Thursday evening last at Assembly Rooms when the place was filled to °v flowing. The entertainment included a good .P. gramme sustained by popular artistes from Festin^ and elsewhere. The first public appearance of Evans was received with enthusiasm. Among ts. who took part in the proceedings were Mr R. Rober Ivy House (chairman), Mr G. J. Williams, Advanc School (conductor), the Band, conducted by e> Greenwood, Mrs Dr Evans, Miss Burton. Paris Mr Gwylim Thomas, Pontypridd, Llinos t Gutyn Eifion, Mr Greenwood, &c., a pianoforte <■ by Mi?s Davies and Master Webb. The concert throughout considered a great success. xjjc THE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY.—A meeting of credi torg anO -,hai-eholaer4 of the old Co- operative Society was held on Thursday evening last at the Asse te- Rooms when Mr Brodrick, liquidator, gave a 9 ment of accounts, from which, we understand, rg. be about £ 173 left to divide among the shareho < gJJ Mr Brodrick stated that the above would have the rrsuit if all went well, but, unfortunately. the £ 500 loan fund he would have to apply to a ,eg0lu- in court for his decision on legal matters. A 1 jj tion was passed that the shareholders should be full.—Another speaker thought it would be be e to pass any resolution at "present, slid the q, broke up without passing any resolution.—Mr g'atis- Jones translated questions and answers b*ve factorliy. -— The new Co-operative Society Q f appointed Mr H. R. Parry, Upper Llandinog ^eeV Groesla-, :.s their manager. There were applications.
PANTYDKFAID. ,
PANTYDKFAID. SCHOOL FESTIVAL.—On Sunday, November ,c'faid, Cape'yfr d a Sunday School pnd a visit to Pan Th« choir, under the leadership of Mr J. K- >• choolmaster, Pont'han,'assisted by his brother, 'so rinnns. Greerigtv>»-e, sang St. Ga.rmon, "Gof pryceJ Lingham and th-^ Anthem Awn y mlaen pe with and finish. The tm-ts wnrcw, 11 balanced, ^pte? T Thomas catechised the school on the teDt" tly if Luke which was v the f chool appare isfying the examine