The Aberystwith Observer

RETROSPECT. TaERE are times and seasons when an exami- nation of past events is profitable to every man, and now when the year 1871 is almost at an end, we imagine that many will turn their at- tention to a retrospect of the twelve months which have nearly passed away, and "become as a tale that is told." We propose, therefore, to shortly notice some of the principal events of the year, with the hope that our readers may be aided in their efforts to appreciate the many stirring occurrences of this year of grace. Beginning first with foreign events, we are reminded that when the year opened the issue of that Franco-Prussian was the great topic occupying men's minds. The afflicting spec- tacle of a great, and hitherto powerful nation- one which in past times had been a good and faithful ally of ours—fighting, not for supre- macy, but for very existence, was to be wit- nessed. On the 14th of the month the bom- bardment of Paris, undoubtedly one of the finest cities of the world, was commenced, in furtherance of Bismarck's "blood and iron policy," and it was more than a month before uegociations for peace between the two bellige- rents concluded this terrible state of things. We pass over the conclusion of the peace, and the kind-hearted generosity of the English peo- ple towards the starving people of Paris, ex- pressing a hope that things may so be ordered that France niav. whether she be eQX £ CAftdJH £ a IIIUUDICU or a president, recover iier atlcieni prestige. It may be recorded that in January King William of Prussia assumed the title of Emperor-King, and we now come to the as- sembling of the Joint High Commission at Washington for the settlement of the disputes between our own country and the United States. The Commission sat from time to time, and the result of its labours was the Washington Treaty, which has had the effect of removing all causes of offence between two great nations of one blood, and which was hailed with acclama- tion on both sides of the Atlantic. The new Black Sea Treaty was signed in March, and this probably obviated a quarrel between Eng- land and Turkey on the one part, and Russia on the other, a fact upon which we mU well congratulate ourselves, because in the event of hostilities, this country would have had to bear the brunt of a very heavy burden. During April there was a terrible earthquake in North- ern China, by which 2,000 people perished, and in June the China cable was successfully laid. September was rendered notable by the fact that thirty-three American whaling ships were destroyed by ice io the Arctic Ocean; on the 8th of the following month the terrible fire at Chicago broke out. That conflagration is a matter of historic interest, for it nearly des- troyed the chief city of the Western States of America, and the news caused a thrill of horror liD the breasts of all. The loss of life was large, and the property destroyed worth millions of dollars, so that it was feared that the effect on trade generally would be most serious. Aid in the shape of money, food, and clothing was promptly sept to the assistance of the sufferers, and now the city is being rapidly re-built on a more imposing scale than before. Since Octo- ber the principal event of iuterest which has occurred abroad was the resignation of Count Beust, the Austrian Prime Minister. This caused considerable excitement in the politi- cal world, and diplomatists were on the alert for further changes, but things calmed down, and now at the close of the year foreign affairs seem to be in a satisfactory condition; at any rate there has been a great improvement since the beginning of the. year. We now come to occurrences in our own country, and they are so numerous and im- portant that we fear many may escape notice. The first of January witnessed the disestablish- ment of the Irish Church, a measure concerning which we forbear to offer an opinion. It may, however, be said that the episcopal Church in Ireland is showing herself to be full of life and vigour, and thanks to the indefatigable exertions of her clergy, it does not appear that dises- tablishment will impair efficiency. Then comes what is known as the Torpey jewel robbery, noticeable on account of its melo- dramatic incidents; indeed the whole affair read like a chapter from the pages of a six- penny novel. For awhile the criminals eluded the officers of the law, but eventually they were caught, and Torpey received that puuishment which he so justly deseved. As an iltustratton of the fortunes that are made in England, we may note the fact that in February the will of the late Mr Thomas Brassey, railway contrac- tor, was proved under 3,200,0001., yielding the immense sum of 48,0001. probate duty. This gentleman was associated with Sir Morton Peto in many undertakings, and, we believe, com- menced life a comparatively poor man. On the 9th of the same month Her Majesty opened Parliament in person, and here we must break otF our notice of miscellaneous events in order lluit we may giye some detail of the work of the last session, which was, in many ways, a re- markable one, and particularly in regard to the antagonism which existed on many subjects between the Upper and Lower Houses of Par- liament. On the 13th Mr Gladstone introduced the University Tests Bill a second time, (which subsequently was passed) and on the same day the question of anhtoit^ and dowry for the Princess Louise wa. discussed, one or two of the extreme Radicals having the impudence- we can use no milder term—to oppose the motion, which was, however, carried by an overwhelming majority—in fact, almost DoaDi" mously. Then three .days later Mr Cardwell introduced his scheme of army reform, when he explained that he proposed to abolish purchase, and transfer the appointment of officers to the reserve forces from the Lord .Lieutenaptstp the War office. The debate on the measure occu- pied manjfilays, aivision after division took place motions Without number were introduced and withdrawn, and at length about the middle of V *>* June Mr Cardwell announced that it was the intention of the Government to withdraw part of the Army Regulation Bill, and to insist only on those clauses which dealt with the abolition of purchase. The Bill as curtailed was read a third time and passed on the 3rd July,'after an amendment, moved by Mr Graves, one of the members for Liverpool, to the effect that the House was unwilling to commit itself with the Bill since it had been narrowed to a single object, had been defeated. On the following day the Bill was read a first time in the House of Lords, but when the second reading was moved by Lord Northbrook, some days later, the Duke of Richmond proposed the postpone- ment of the measure until a complete scheme was before their Lordships, the result beiug that after two days' debate the second reading was deferred by a majority of 25. The Govern- ment then advised Her Majesty to issue a Royal Warrant for the abolition of purchase, and the Queen-did so, the result being ttiattfie House of Lords felt itself to be treated with dis- respect, and passed a vote of censure on Mr Gladstone and his colleagues, while they read the Army Bill a second time. Mr Gladstone's policy with regard to the purchase system was severely commented on by all classes, who felt that the Prime Minister had acted in a manner that was almost unconstitutional. Various Bills of small importance occupied the House of Commons until April, and then the Budget was introduced by Mr Lowe, who succeeded in raising a perfect storm of indignation throughout the country. His fiuanciai state- ment showed an estimated excess of 2,713,0001. expenditure over revenue, and to meet this deficit he proposed to rate all personal property liable as intestate on the principle of two per cent duty, and where a man paid legacy duty, he should be liable to probate duty. He further proposed to increase succession duties both on real and personal property by raising them, for the first lineal descendant, from one to two per cent. He also proposed a tax on matches, from which he expected 550,000/ and he also proposed to covert a rate of Id. in the £ on in- come tax into a rate of 100 f'.flce, or 8s. 4d. in the 100Z. He concluded his statement by moving the adoption of the resolution relating to matches, and this, after considerable criti- cism, was adopted. But the matter was not yet settled. Throughout the country, and in the House of Commons, the more this Ex luce ucellum budget, as it was sarcastcially called (because of the motto on the match stamps which it was proposed to adopt) was discussed the less it was liked. The clamour and excite- ment grew, Mr Lowe was reviled by his party and the opposition, and seven days after the budget was introduced, Mr Gldstone informed farhament that in consequence of the opposi- the Match Tax and the Legacy and Probate Duties, the Government thought that JJ way of meeting the expenditure was to add 2d to the Income Tax, and that the plan of computing it by precentages should stand over for after consideration. Still the agitation contmued, and on the 4th May, Mr McCul- lagh Torrens moved that the tax be reduced from 6d. to 5d. in the Z, and that a proportional reduction be made under schedule B. The motion was lost, but so many sharp and nasty things were said in the course of the debate, that a few days afterwards the Chancellor of the Exchequer intimated that as some doubt had been thrown upon the intentions of the Sovernment in regard to the income tax, he would introduce another bill, which was ulti- mately passed. Then came the Bank Holidays' Bill, and a number of minor Bills were discus- led with varying results. The debate on the Ballot was a very protracted one, and at length ;he measure was passed, only to be rejected by She House of Lords, who also refused their as- lent to the Marriage with a Deceased Wife's Sister Bill. Duriug the session an attempt was also made to deal with that stupendous lifficulty the Licensing Question, but with only partial success, a measure called the Intoxicat- ng Liquors Suspension Bill being passed. On ihe 21st August, Parliament was prorogued by -ommission, and in the Queen's Speech the :ondition of the revenue, the revival of trade, md the prospects of the harvest were referred to is matters of thankfulness, and thus ended the session of 1871,. We now retrace our steps to February in order to continue the narrative of niscellaueous events, and notice the death of Mr T. W. Robertson, one of the most popular iramatists of modern days. A member of an )Id theatrical family, he for some time trod he boards himself, before turning his attention .0 dramatic authorship, a line of life in which lit in high comedy made his reputation, which vaxed brighter day by day, until death cut ihort his brilliant career. During this month ind March there were two disastrous colliery explosion in South Wales, which caused a loss )f45 lives, and several very disastrous fires were joted. But we now come to a more agreeable theme-the marriage of the Princess Louise, fourth daughter of the Queen, to the Marquis of Lome, the eldest son of the Duke of Argyll. rhe marriage took place at Windsor on the 21st March, the ceremony being marked by much pomp and splendour; amid the heartfelt accla- mations, of the nation; The fervent wish of all is that the young couple may be as happy as their well-known merits deserve. We next notice the opening of the Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, by the Queen, and then comes the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, on the 1st April, when the light blue crew were victorious. On the 3rd the eighth census of the people of the United Kingdom was taken, and a few facts concerning the same may be interesting. InI80t, when the first census was taken, the population of the United Kingdom was about 16,237,300- we say "about" because no census of Ireland and the islands in the British seas was taken before 1821, and consequently the number of inhabi- tants can only be estimated-but 70 years later, l.e, at the last census, it had increased to 31,817,108. It may be^ also stated that the census of 1871 shows, an increse, in 10 years, of 2,637,884 persons, and 519,527 inhabited houses in Englaud and Wales; in Scotland increases of 296,319 and 2tf,145-; and in the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man increases of 983 and 944. In Ireland, however, in the same period, there has been a decrease of 396,208 persons (or 56,806 families), and 34,804 houses. Allowing for the deductions, there is an increase in the United Kindorn of 2,537,978 persons and 511,812 inhabited houses. The population in urban districts in England and Wales has grown more than twice as fast as that of the rural districts, and much about the same per- centage prevails in Scotland. The county of Cardigan contains 73,488 inhabitants, the valu- ation is 528,8681., the poor rate amounts to 44,3841., and the number of paupers is 13,587. There were two shocks of earthquake in Scot- land during the month, Keble College was admitted into the University of Oxford, and a monument to Mr F. Vyner (who was murdered by Greek brigands) was placed in York Min- ster. The Eltham murder was perpetrated on the 24th, the surrounding circumstances being such as to cause a wide spread excitement, which was rendered the more intense by the apprehen- sion of E. W. Pook, the son of a respectable printer at Greenwich, as the murderer. He was, however, acquitted by a jury of bis countrymen, and the assassin remains undiscovered. On the 1st May, the International Exhibition, South Kensington, was opened with considerable eclat by the Prince of Wales, and proved a complete success. The Tichborne trial began on the 10th, and not many days later the Galatea, Captain H.R.H. The Duke of Edin- bugb, arrived at Plymouth from a voyage round the world..ID June the Megoera troopship was beached at St. PauPa, an island in the Southern ocean, in order to save the lives of some 400 per- sons; and while we write, a Royal Commission is sitting for the purpose of ascertaining how it came to pass that an unseaworthy vessel like the Mfgoera was sent on such a long and hazardous voyage. That somebody blundered there can be no doubt, and it is to be hoped that the blame will be laid on the proper shoulders, and that the one in fault will be dealt with according to bis deserts. The Wim- bledon rifle meeting was held in July as usual, and the Princess Louise presented the prizes won. On the last of the month the Prince of Wales, accom- panied by other members of the Royal Family. visited Ireland, and met with an enthusiastic recep- tion, but before their visit came to an and, a demon- stration in the Phcenix Park, Dublin, on bebalf..of the Fenian prisoners, resulted in a riot, during which many persons were severely injured and a deal of bad feeliug was evolved by this untoward event. A statue to Sir James Outram, one of the braveijt of, renerals fnd best of men, was unveiled on the 17th August, and a few days later the sporting world was convulsed by the news that James Renforih, the champion sculler of England, bad died suddenly wbilst rowing in the Anglo-Canadian boat-race, at New Brunswick. The most noticeable feature of September is that the Autumn ^aantte^yres took plaêe during that month, and tnitiatra a new phase in the traiuing of our soldiers, whether of the regular army or the reserve forces. The experiment, for such it was, proved a complete succesB, and these manoeuvres will now become an institution. Octo- ber proved fatal to many eminent men, Sir John J Burgoyne, Sir Roderick Murchison, Mr Babbage, all passing away from us in that month. November glided along quietly enough but when its race was about half run, the tidings that the Prince of Wales was stretched on a bed of sickness, caused a painful thrill of apprehension to pass through the land. It was remembered that the Prince Consort had succumbed to the fever which was now afflicting his ekiest son, and the utmost anxiety was manifested. For a while the disease seemed as if it would deal leniently with its victim, and during the first few days of December we began to congratulate ourselves upon an improvement which seemed almost akin to convaiesence. But the cruel fever was only recruit- ing its forces, as it were, for a wore vigllrous assault; and great was the dismay which existed when the last bulletin issued on lhe 61 b ingt., an- nounced a serious ACC^SUON of fever. Things got worse, and hope failed. Then cauie the Friday night, when, in the willst of the fWíilalld euow, Her Majecty and family TRAVELLED in hot iiaste to the home of their son and brother, and the telegrams seemed to bid us prepare- for the sort But the Prince fought a gallant battle for life, and still be lingered while prayers were offered up for his re- covery wherever the ENGLISH language is spoken or British rule acknowledged. Episcopalians, Non- conformists, Jews. Roman Catholics, and Parsees all united in supplications to the Supreme Being that the life of our future king might be spared to us we waited with hushed voices and bated breath hardly daring to scan each bulletin as it arrived lest it should contain the NPWG we were dreading to bear. But just when the anxiety and suspense were becoming almost unbearable, the clouds lifted a little, and a glimmer of light appeared. The symptoms gradually becoune more favourable, the fever abated, and THE physicians began to speak, in guarded terms, of improvement. Then a shout of gladness ascended all over the land, the ordinary affairs of lite again interested us, and once more we breathed freely. Christmas Day, 1871, was obser- ved with very different feeling to those which the Christmas of 1861, when the nation was mourning with their newly widowed Queen, elicited. Never, than perhaps, has there been a more joy rul Christmas that which has just passed away, and the dying year looits upon a scene of (ranquiliiiy if not happi- ness. We bllve peace and prosperity at home and abroad, and in conclusion we wish our read-- a Happy New Year.

BOARD OF GUARDIANS, ABERYSTWYTH. Saturday, December 23th, 1871. Present: Lewis Pugh Pugh, Esq., (chairman), and Capt. C. Bassett Lewis, ex officio; Messrs. Thomas Samuel, John Ellis, and John Jones, Bridge-end, Aberystwyth David Jacob Davies, Richard James, William Jones (Parcel Canol), Thomas Thomas, William James, and John Bv&os» MrHu^h flushes, clerk; and Drs. Roberts and James. ° ° FINANCIAL. The relieving officers' statements of expenditure for the past fortnight were as followsMr J. LI. Griffiths, 10th week, 43/. 3s. Od.; iuh week, 421. Is. 6d.; Mr John Jones, 10th week, 461. 9s. Od.; 11th week, 161. Os. Od.; and Mr Lewis Lewis, 10th week, 32/. 4s. lid*: lith week, 34Z. 13s. 6d gross total, 244/. lis. 10d—Balance at the bank, 668/. 16s. lOd. The clerk reported that the amount of the county and police rate charged last quarter to the Union was 335L 15s. 10d.-An advance of 201. was made to Messrs. Beynon and Griffiths, on account of their contract for making new windows to the workhouse. VACCINATION. The Chairman read the following report of the Vaccination Committee, as-presented by Captain Lewis:- To. the Chairman and Board of Guardians of the Poor of the Aberystwyth Union. Gentlemen,—We, the comrni ttee appointed by you to enquire into and consider what steps will be ne- cessary for carrying into effect the requirements of the Vaccination Act, 1871, now beg to report that, after due consideration, we have resolved to make the following recommendations to your Board 1. That the area within the jurisdiction of the guardians should be divided into four districts, to coincide with the present districts of the registrars of births and deaths, and that the registrar of each district should be appointed the vaccination officer. 2. That the registrar (as vaccination officer) should be paid a fee of 3d. per head for each vaccination, in addition to the fees already provided by the Act. 3. That the Board should invite applications from medical practioners desirous of performing the duties of public vaccinators? We also beg to inform you that we have ascer- tained from the Local Government Board in London that they intend shortly to furnish your Board with rules for vaccination officers, and certain advice as to their pay and appointment. We have the honour to be, &c., C. BASSETT LEWIS, Chairman, DAVID JACOB DAVIES. Aberystwyth, Dee. 22nd, 1871. Capt. Lewis observed that although every member of the committee had not yet signed the report, it was approved bv Jbem alt. Tha because the Vaccination Act of 1871 will come into rorce on the 1st of January. 1872, and a document from the Local Government Board (which he held in his hand) particularly called the attention of the guardians to that fact, and recommended them to make such appointments as they considered ne- cessary to carry out the Act-the appointment of a vaccination officer for the whole of the area, or one for each district. The first idea of the Board was that the relieving officers could be appointed vacci- nation officers; but there were only three relieving officers in the Union, and there were four districts to registrars of births and deaths, and the district of the vaccination officer was obliged to coincide with one of the already formed districts. That being the case, the Board could not appoint the relieving officer. The registrars of births and deaths having already to make out certain certificates, could fill in any additional information required, and it would be more handy for them t° out the provisions of the new Act. There would be a saving of time and trouble by appointing the registrars. These were the principal reasons for the committee arriving at that decision. With regard to the pay, the guardians no doubt were aware that by the Act, 1867, the registrars were already entitled to a fee of 3d. for each registration of birth and death so the com- mittee recommended that they be allowed a like fee of 3d. for extra work as vaccination officers, because the committee thought that if a fee 0f 3^ wag suf. ficient for their duties as registrars, certainly 3d. would be sufficient for tbeir extra duties as vaccina- tion officers. It appeared to the committee fairer to pay them at per head than by fixing a sum. With regard to the third the committee thought it desirable to gITe opportunity to some gentleman who had who, perhaps, might be so situated in the district as to be well able to carry out the views of the Board, to come forward and apply for the of public vaccinator. The Chairman said that the report had .been care- fully and well drawn up» a the Board eught to be very much obliged to the committee for the trouble they had taken. (Hear.) •'■hose recommendations were the best they could have before them. He did not think there could be hesitation in adopting that report, or in resolving that the recommendations be carried out. He had, toerefore> great piea8ure> as chairman of the Board* "J proposing that the report be adopted, and that the recommendations therein made be carried out. Mr Thomas Samuel seconded the proposition, and it was unanimously carried. Captain Lewis moved that an advertisement be inserted in the local paper, in"tin^ applications from medical practitioners who might teel inclined to carry out the provisions of the Act. Mr D. J. Davies seconded the mohoo.Agreed to. In reply to the Chairman, • Captain Lewis said he considered the best plan would be for eacli medical practitioner appointed to take a registrar's district. By that means they would act in unison. TUB JOINT COUNTIES ASYLUM, CARSTAHTHK*. The Chairman, alluding to the recent notice re- ceived from the Asyluni to the effect that no more patients could be admitted from this district, said he was glad to find that that resolution or order had been rescinded, and the committee were now prepared to receive lunatics so long as there was room for them.

TREGARON. HONOURS.—We learn that Mr Joseph Lloyd, of Tregaron has taken the degree of B. A., with Honours, at St. David's College, Lampeter. He was in the second class. Mr Lloyd holds a scholarship (,£40 Ssr annum), and an exhibition (< £ 10 Per *nnum). esides, he took the Bates' prize, value £ 14, tor 1869, and the mathematical prize for 1870.

Bolloway's Ointment and pills. -Dangerous Chest Complaints.—The enumeration of these disease# scarcely necessary, as unfortunately, most Englishmen Kn them to their cost. Coughs, common colds, influenza, bronc s, asthma, pleurisy, inflammation of the lungs, and even P"°n ,n i|s early stages, are successfully treated by ,ru^„8 Ointment upon the chest and upon the t^le shoulders. It penetrates internally, checks the daJ»verlBg9, relives the over-gorged lungs, gradually rernov^e oppression from the chest, and restores the obstructed 10°> hitherto M> distressing disagreeable and highly danger treating this class of diseases, Holloway's Pills should y while using his Ointment; they purify the blood, promote perspiration, and so allay dangerous irritations.

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THE LOCK UP. Tuesday, December 26th, 1871. Before Thomas Jones, Esq., (mayor), and Capt. C- Bassett Lewis. DRINK AND ITS RESULTS. Richard Roberts, joiner, Llanbadarn-fawr, was charged with drunkenness and assaulting the police. P.C. David Thomas (23) stated that on Sui day night last, about 10 o'clock, he was called to the Lion Hotel, where he found the prisoner, who was very drunk, using abusive language towards the servant girls. The prisoner refused to go home, and wituess pushed him out of the house. In Great Dark-gate-street the -prisoner kicked the constable on Me leg but when Thomas threatened to lock him up, he went away. Half-an-hour afterwards witness! was near the Crown public house, and hearing some cursing and swearing, he went in, whereupon the prisoner and some other men left the house. Thomas followed, and saw Roberts with his coat off. The constable then ordered the prisoner to go home, but instead of doing so he became violent, and kicked and struck the policeman, who then apprehended him. His companions, however, effected a rescue. Thomas then re-apprehended him, and called for assistance, when Superintendent Lloyd and Mr Harold Atwood came, and between them they suc- ceeded in handcuffing the prisoner, who was locked QP« The constable's coat was torn in the scuffle. Mr Superintendent Lloyd said that while in bis own house he heard a noise, and on going out saw the prisoner struggling with P.C. Thomas. Mr Atwood and witness went to the constable's assis- tance, and between them they succeeded in securing the prisoner. On the way to the police station the prisoner kicked witness, and made use of violent language. The magistrates ordered the prisoner to pay 403. for assaulting the police, 5s. for being drunk, 15s. for damaging the constable's coat, and costs. The money was paid.

BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT. Wednesday, Dec. 27 th, 1871. Before Thomas Jones, Esq., (mayor,) and John Davies, Esq. NBIGHIBOURFO I Bonnor Jones was summoned by Magdalen Jones, wife of Thomas Jones, for an assault. Mr Griffith Jones defended. The complainant deposed ihat her husband's house and that occupied by the defendant adjoin one ano- ther. On Tuesday, the 19th instant, she was clean- ing the surface channel in front of her house, when the defendant came along and pushed her away. She asked him what was the matter that he fol- lowed her everywhere, and then he struck her on the back with his fist. Cross-examined Did not strike the defendant first, or use abusive language towards him. t Complainant's husband gave corroborative testi- mony. Eliza Morgan was examined for the defence, and she stated that Mrs. Jones hit the defendant with a spade, or something of the sort, and then he struck the complainant. The summons was dismissed. TRANSFER. The license of the Merionethshire Arms was trans- ferred from Owen Jones to John Jones.

LLANBADARN PETTY SESSIONS. Wednesday, December 27th, 1811. Before J. G. W. Bonsall, Esq., and John Evans, Esq. INTERFERING WITH THE POLICE. Thomas Roberts, Llanbadarn, was summoned for obstructing a police constable in the execution of his duty. Mr J. Lloyd, one of the superintendents of police for the county of Cardigan, said that on Sunday night, Thomas (23) took a man named Richard Roberts into custody for being drunk near th Gate. The witness he wertt out of his house, and saw the defendant rescue the prisoner. The defendant was fined 20s., and costs. GAME TRESPASS. Thomas Richards, Llwynprisk, was summoned for trespassing in pursuit of game at Brogynin on the 17th ult. Mr J. R. Richards, of Brogynin, said that about 11 o'clock a.m., on the 17th of November, he was on his farm, when he saw the defendant and another person pass along the farm yard. Witness after- wards went into a field, and saw the defendant beating the bushes in places where game was likely to be found. Defendant had a dog with him, but witness could not say whether he was carrying a gun; believed he was in pursuit of game. The land was witness's property, and he had never given defendant leave to shoot over it. A fine of 10s., and costs, was inflicted. NEGLECTING TO MAINTAIN RELATIVES. David James, Llanbadarn, was summoned by the guardians of the Aberystwyth Union, for neglecting to contribute towards the maintenance of his mother. Margaret James. t T 1 mailt1!- ul iue wurituouSd, me 6ebch dismissed the case. Jenkin Hughes, Aberystwyth, was summoned for the nbn-maintenttnee of his wife and four children. Mr J. LI. Griffiths said the defendant's wife and family had been chargeable since the 6th inst., and were now inmates of the workhouse. The defendant was ordered to contribute 5s. a-ifeek, and pay the costs. John Evans, Port Madoc, was summoned for the non-maintenance of his mother. The defendant did not appear. Mr J. LI. Griffiths proved that on the 9th of May last the defendant was ordered to contribute 2s. per week towards the maintenance- of his mother, who receives 4s. from the guardians, and 31. 4s. was now due. An order for immediate payment was made, with costs. NIGHT POACHING.—SEVERE SENTENCE. Evan Jenkins, foundryman, Aberystwyth, was summoned for poaching. John Clark and his son Thomas, gamekeepers in the employ of Sir Pryse Pryse, of Gogerddan, were in Cwmcynfelyn wood, about 11 p.m. on Christmas- day, when they heard a gun fired. When about 40 yard off, the poachers caught sight of the keepers, and made for the road. It was a moonlight night, the prisoner was recognised, but the other man they did not know. Thomas Clark then collared Jenkins, and took the gun from him. He gave it up quietly, and was released. The prisoner admitted the offence, and he was ordered to be imprisoned for one calendar month with hard labour, and after the expiration of that time to be bound over, bimself in 101., and two sureties in 101. each, not to offend for one year.

ABERYSTWYTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL. This school-was examined on the 13th inst. by the Rev. T. R. Morice, Fellow of Jesus College, Oxford; and the Rev. D. Pugh Evans, B.A., late of Corpus Christi, Oxford; and prizes were distributed on the following day by the Rev. E. O. Phillips, M.A., late Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Oxford, vicar of Aberystwyth. • The Vicar spoke in very complimentary terms of the- thoroughness and high character of Mr Jones's teaching, adding that this is the only middle-class school in the town, and where boys can receive train- ing in the higher mathematics; to find a mastdT to fill Mi Jones's place he scarcely knew where to go. The characteristic of the teaching on every occasion he had examined the boys was thoroughness and accuracy, especially in mathematics. The Rev. T. R. Morice, B A., one of the classical examiners* spoke of the efficiency of the teaching in Greek and Latin, and especially eulogised the Gram- mar v. t The Rev. D. Pugh Evans, B.A., in. his report states, "I have great pleasure in bearing testi- mony to the efficiency of the classical instruction in this school; the boys are well grounded in Gram- mar and syntax, while the higher subjects are by no means forgotten." The Vicar distributed the prizes as follows :— Five Queen's prizes for mathematics, gained by boys of this school at the May examination of the science and art classes in connection with South Kensington, to-D. Samuel, O. Jones, J. Evans, — Bishop, and Lewis Hughes. Seven physical geography prizes to- James Williams Richard Thomas, of Tregaron L. P. Jones, of Aberystwyth — Pearse, of Bristol; James, of Aberdovey Edward Tomlins, of War- wick and Thomas Williams, of Llanon. The classical prize, Smith's larger Classicul Dic- tionary, given by James Loxdale, Esq., of Castle Hill, was awarded to D. Samuel. Second-class classical prize, given by the Rev. D. Pugh Evans, B.A., one of the examiners, to T. G. Davies. A prize for English literature, Beeton's Biogra- phical Dictionary, given by H. E. Taylor, Esq, to Richard Thomas. A prize foirfuelid, given by the Rev. R. Roberts, vicar of Llanwnog, to — James, of Aberdovey. Arithmetic prize, given by the master, to James Iliff, of Aberystwyth. Penmanship prize, given by Mr Bussell, the writ- ing master, to — Pearse, of Bristol. Amongst the visitors we noticed W. H. Beckett Williams, Esq., of University College and Hospital, London and Theodore Williams, Esq., B.A., of Wadham College, Oxford, for several years pupils of Mr. Jones. Sir Thomas D. Lloyd, Bart., Bronwydd, has just intimated that he intends giving two prizes next year, one will be for classics, the other for mathematics. Charles Williams, Esq., of Worcester College, Oxford, offers a prize for Latin proze composition. John Cameron Scott, Esq., of St. Catherine's Col- lege, Cambridge, offers a prize for Greek Grammar.

CHBISTMAS TBtW—Co!onel Powell, of Nantetfs, with his usual liberality, has presented tha ponce constables of this town with a couple of.rabbits each, for which they "beg to return to #he kind donor their moar«rteful thanks. i X Ml- WST

CHRISTMAS IN ABERYSTWYTH. We propose, giving a short account of thtmanner in which Christmas was celebrated in the town. The weather was not of the kind which u poems and novels is associated with this season of the year, for instead of frost and snow we had rain &ni mud,' the latter commodity being especially abmdant. But the unpropitious weather notwithstanding, Christmas was enjoypd in a very rational manner, much harmony and good*feeling prevailing. ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH.—Christmas Day, the greatest festival of the Christian Church, was well chosen for the re-opening of the organ, which has been repaired in a very excellent manner by Messrs. Halmshaw & Son, of Birmingham. According to usual custom, the sacred edifice was adorned ilk a manner befitting the season, and though a somewhat awkward building to decorate in an artistic and Satisfactory manner, the general effect was exceed- ingly pleasing Over the chancel window were the words "Glory to God in the Highest, on earth peace, and Goodwill towards men." Then on each side of this window was the text "Holy, holy, Lord Gad Almighty." Then there were other inscriptions in different parts of the sacred building, all emblematic of the time of the year. The pillars of the church were entwined with ivy, and the font was adorned with floral decorations. We may add that several ladies of the congregation did the work to which we have thus briefly alluded. A large congregation attended the service, which was held in the forenoon, and all were delighted wi'h the improvement apparent in the organ, which is really a good instrument. Mr Evans presided w th his accustomed ability, and instead of the us jal voluntary played "Unto us a child is born." The Te Deum and Jubilate," by Jackson, were sung in a very affective manner by the choir, aud the anthem (by the Organist of St Paul's Cathedral), was "i^hold I bring you good Tidings," wlfiich Was rendered in a style which did full justice to its merits. The Rev. E. O. Philips, vicar ol Aberyst- wyth, preached a sermon suited to the occasion. ST. MARY'S CHURCH.—This beautiful' little church was never more chastely attired than dn the present occasion. Service was held a»9 a.m. Son Christmas morning, the officiating minister bein&r the Rev. Mr Francis. Over the communiontable the word Emmanuelwith everlasting aec off with red berries and -/evergreen, was very prominent and striking. On < £ ach side of the chancel window were the monogrtams "I. H. S." surmounted by a cross and crown 01^ scarlet ground. Over the Great Arch Sf the chaSncej the verse Heddyw y Ganwyd i 'fcfewi Gei>dwad yn Ninas Dafydd, yr hwn yw Crist yr Aagl^ydd," in ever- green. It would be useless to specify the crosses, stars, and other ecclesiastical figures with which the ladies of the congregation so profusely decorated the edifice. Suffice it to say that the credit of the work is more especially due to Mrs Jonathan Williams, Drapef, Miss Harriet Hughes, and .tMiss Ellen Jones, assisted by Mr David Lewis andJtfr ttfohn Jones. The singing of the choir and the responding was most creditable. Miss Lizzie Jones, of tb^g Marine Ter- race, kindly presided at the harPtnonium. The Anthem was that of Owain Alaw's, "'tlanys bach gen a aned i ni," and was rendered effectifve and correct. (The choir numbering 35 voices.) 0««ring to the ex- ertions of the leader, Mr John Willia^a^ in teaching the choir for the occasion, the singir yig was excel- lent. ENGLISH BAPTIST CHAPEL.—Our Baptist friends celebrated the day by a tea meeting, fallowed by a lecture. A large number of persons-a tbout 300, Wto. believe-sat down to the tea, the vianWjg rugrpro- I vided by the lady members of the congigation. At < 7 p.m. the chapel was filled with an udience at- tracted by a lecture on Christmas Ev&s," by the I worthy pastor of the chapel, the Rer. J. EWilliams. I The rev. lecturer, after a brief notice of elebrated 1 preachers from the time of St. Paul to the well- ] known Welsh trio, Williams of Wern, Johi Elias of < Anglesea, and Christmas Evans, reviewedihe life of the latter as a man, a Christian, and a prt cher, and in aneloquent per oratj—recounted a visit 0 Christ- was TSvao*!»«"*Ttrat Swansea. The lectu,e which was a very interesting one, was listened to 0'0Sl at_ tentively, and a vote of thanks accorded to lr. Wil. liams at its close. CONCERT AT THE TEMPERANCE HALL.—It the evening of Christmas-day, the Aberystwyth Choral Society did honour to our talented yi.ang townsman, Mr R S. Hughes, R.A.M., by givingajm a complimentary concert..The proceedings vtre under the patronage of the>Mayor of Aberystwy^ and G. E. J. Powell, Esq., of Nanteos; and it jg s almost superfluous to add that the audience was n't only large but enthusiastic. The society receiver the assistance of several talented a.mateurs, and .tbe concert proved a real success. The programme was as follows:—Chorus, The sea, the sea;" duet, ''My pretty page;" Miss Davies and Mr D. Phillips; pong and chorus, "Driven from home," Mr W. Moggan and party; The harmonious blacksmith," (b^PHandel), Mr R. S. Hughes, R.A.M.; chorus, "Jniat shall we haye;" duet, "Flow gently, Deva," Mfssrs. E. and J. Edwards; solo flute, Mr G. J. Williams, accompanied by Mr J. W. Maude, M.A.; song and chorus, "Belle Mahone," Mrs. Scott and chorus, "Sparkling little Fountain;" chorus, from *> duet pianoforte, Mr J. W. Mande, M.A., and Mr B. S. Hughes, R A.M.; duet, "The Gipsy Countess," Miss S. 'G. Morgan and Mr C. James; pianoforte Caprice Brilliante Chante Bohemien," Mr R. S. Hughes, R.A.M.; duet, "Betty Wyn fy Nghariad," Messrs. Phillips and Davies; solo flute "Blue Bells of Scotland," Mr G. J. Williams, ac- companied by Mr J. W. Maude, M.A.; four-part song, "Go. tell Amynta;" song "Hearts and Homes," Miss A. Davies; pianoforte, "Two Songs without words," Mr J. W. Maude, M.A.; chorus, "Bunting Song;" Finale, "God Bless the Prince of Wales." The concluding piece elicited loud applatoee. THE WoRKaouSB.—It is with great satisfaction that we know the inhabitants of our Workhouse enjoyed themselves on Christmas Day. It is too much the practice to look upon poverty as a crime, and the poor often get moro -gicks than halfpence." But that is not so here, far private benevolence is ever active, and the Guar&i|ind took care that the inmates of the "Poorhouse ""should have a substan- tial dinner of roast beef, and "plum pudding, toge- ther with other creature comforts. After dinner, we have heard, there was a little speechifying, and in the evening a magic lantern was exhibited for the delectation of the children, FASHIONABLE BALL.-On the night of Boxing Day there was a grand ball at the Gogerddan Arms and Lion Royal Hotel Assembly Booms, which were admirably decorated for tne occasion. Dancing was kept up until a lute hour on the following morning to the. strains of o very good orchestra. Among the company present were the following:-The Hon. E. Vaughan Mr L. P. Pugh Mr and Mrs H. C. Fryer, Lodge Park Captain and Mrs Lewis, Aber- ystwyth Captain Mrs and Miss Meares; Miss Loveden Mis* Davies, Penpomnren the Misses Apperley; Mrs and the Misses Parry the Misses Davies, Ffosrhydgaled; Mr Holmes; Mr and Mrs Taylor Mrs Gilbertson Miss Roberts Mr and Mrs Arthur Hughes Mr R. D. Gilbertson; Mrs and the Misses Hughes, Laura Place Mr H. Rich- ardes, Miss Gilbertson, Keniarth Mr D. Pritchard Mr J. Williams, Mr D. Williams, &c., &c.

POLICE BUSINESS, FRIDAT, DEC. 22VD. Before Thomas Jones, Esq., (mayor,) and John Davies, Esq., at the Magistrates' Clerk's Office. WANTING TO "FINISH" A BROTHER. William Edwards was charged with being drunk and disorderly on the previous Wednesday night. P.C. David Thomas (23) said that he was in North- gate-street and North-gate court, about half-past eight o'clock on Wednesday evening, and saw the prisoner, who was drunk and disorderly but as soon as the prisoner saw witness he went into a house. Soon afterwards, near the lock-up, the prisoner's father came to witness, wanting him to go to his house, because the prisoner was very abusive. Wit- nesywent, add heard the prisoner quarrel with his father. Witness separated father and son, and took the prisoner out of the house, when the prisoner said he waated five minutes to "finish" his brother. With the assistance of Superintendent Lloyd the prisoner was taken to the lock-up. He resisted the police. He had a razor or knife in his pocket, and was rather afraid of him, and was obliged to -handcuff him. The magistrates fined the prisoner 2Z. including costs in default one month's hard labour.

LAMPETER.—GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The usual half-yearly examination of this school was brought to a close on Thursday, the 21st, the examiner being the Rev. Charles Gresford Ed- mondes, M.A., of Trinity College, Oxford, Professor of Latin Literature at St. David's College. Lampeter. The prize list stands as follows :— CLASS 1.—First prize: J. J. Greatrex,—Cony- beare and Howson's St. Paul. CLA« 2,-First prize: { ThomasTvans, Life of Alfred the Great. Dr. Macdonald's Ambi- phony of England. -of CLASS 3.-First prize -John M. Broad, IA? ór Dr. Arnold. „e • for Prizes for the recitation of poetry ^nd PJtory'anrf good conduct and regular attendance; tor^ £ 8C I^ECITATION.—C1.8S 1™»,—Mm™ WR2CIT.—Class 2.-Fiir* P-^e: John M. Broad,— Mn/>*nlev'it Lays of Borne. Proxime accessi^- Charles Edwards,-r—^80p>8 ^oOLARArfENBANCE. Prize: JohnM.Broad,— Young Man. Proxime acce8sit: Charles Edwards,—The Swed- ish Singer- & MATHEMATICS.—First priae Thomas E*an*»'7"^iss Strickland'sLives of the Se^en-Bishops. accessit: J. Greatrex,—Jartk Philo"- logy °f tlie English TongfUe. v ENGLISH ESSAY,—De Amicitia.—Prise Thomas Evans,—Abbot and Seely's English wessons for -English People.

LLANFIHANGEL-Y-CREUDDYN. LECTURE, &C.,—Mr Owen Davies (Eos IA chyd) delivered a lecture on Sacred Music" at the National School-room of the above place, on Thurs<lay even in"- the 21st of December The Rev. B. Edwards, vieTr of Yspytty Cynfyn, moved, and the Rev. D. D. Jones, Goginan, seconded, that the Rev. J. D. Jones vicar' should take the chair, which resolution heo'beyed,' and made several beneficial remarks during the meet- ing. Admissions were by two shilling, one shilling, and sixpenny tickets, and the money derived there- from was given in a- of the enlargement of the school-room and we understand that a fair amount was realized by it. The school-room was. literally crammed, and every one well-behaved himself E-H Llechyd is so well known in the Principality that we need not make any remarks on the lecture; but we will say this much, that it was edifying to all classes of people, and especially so to Churchmen. Also, in the same meeting, a prize of £ 1 was offered to thtf choir that would best sing the anthem "Molwch yr Arglwydd," from the Gyfres Gerddorol. Three choirs competed, namely, that of Capel A/an, Cynon* and of the Wesleyans at Cnwch Coch. Ros Llechyd divided the prize between Cnwch Coch choir and Capel Afan choir. After giving the usual votes.of thanks, the meeting terminated by sjpging the "Old Huiidieth."

HOW THINGS ARE NOT DONE IN ABERTSTWYTil. -At a meeting of the Town Council, held on Wed- nesday, thesoth inst., there was a discussion about finances, when it was resolved to hold a meeting 011 Thursday last in order that the question might be gone into minutely. The Towa Clerk, however, did not issue the necessary notice, and no meeting was held. Now is this business like ? A little bird has whispered to us that the Town Clerk did not call a meeting because be did not see the necessity for »Qe but if he thought a meeting was not required, why Dot have told the Council so when another sit- ting was talked of; then all would have known i what to be abv.iq As it was, several persons left 4 their homes and attended the Council Chamber on Thursday morning only to find that they had come on a fool's errandZ^ Mr Parry is a gentleman whom all respect, ana we are loath to say anything that may appear offensive but it seems k us that as the Councillors who met on the 20th decideQ that another meeting was necessary, the Town Clerk ought to have issued the proper notices. He is merely an officer of the Corporation, and to say the least of it to ignore an order made at a meeting of the Council is a rather disrespectful mode of procedure.

SHOWS. TO THE BDtTOR OF THE ABERYSTWYTH OBSERVER. DEAR Ma. EDITOR,—I beg you will insert these few lines, in the hope that they may serve to rouse my favourite town of Aberystwyth and its neigh- bourhood from the state of apathy which it seerife to entertain towards many of the popular stepping stones of civilization in the present day. I allunn this instance to SHOWS. more particularly d'vnows and flower shows. Now in these day<?,nen dog shows are so popular and doing suchi amount of good. one would expect to find important and suc- cessful one, year after VP,*>IU such a central town as Aberystwyth :-V,-alas 1 no such thing has been thought of hits peaceful inhabitants. I take upon mra-to act as champion only of the canine rlt because I know if but a start could be made in .i\e right direction, the floral department would find many a fair champion, and the agricultural many a Ntout one. In my recent visit to the Birmingham dog show I noticed a goodly sprinkling of Welsh dogs on the benches, and nearly all of them were to be found in the prize list as actual prize winners, or as receiving honourable mention. This in itself would almost ensure a most successfdl local show in such an im- portant place as Aberystwytb, if we had not the great successes of the various shows in North WaleS, and especially in the sister-^pwn of Carmarthen, to be guided by. I mention the'sister town of Carma^ then, it strikes me, as being utterly inexcusable; why, when Carmarthen is so justly celebrated for its annual shows, Aberystwyth should be so entirely. out of it" in this respect; and I am. sure my con- viction will find an echo in the hearts of many of your readers. Will not some able and energetic person take the matter in hand ? I think I can an- swer for it that he will receive every encouragement and assistance from the gentry in and about Aber- ystwyth. It is a marvel to me that they have hither- to been so backward in this respect, when I know such good and keen sportsmen to be amongst their number. With apologies for encroaching so far on vour valuable space, enclosing my card,-I remain, t-ear Mr Editor, sincerely yours, Toiar or TBlTY SIDB.

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ttirttft. On the 16th inst., the wife of Mr John Edwards, builder, Gogerddan Arms, Llanbadarn-fawr, of a son. On the 24th inst., the wife of Mr John Price, engine-driver, Machynlleth, of a son. ) JSlaretagro. On the 21st September, at the Baptist Chapel, Dunedin, Otago, by the Rev. J. Williams, Mr Wil- liam Davies, Contracfcar, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr John Griffiths, Plasterer, of this towfc. On the 23rd inst., before the Registrar, at Independent Chapel, in tbia town, John IJoyd, A r1 lar Row, to Ann Jenkins, of Talybont. On the 29th inst., at St. Michael'sJ^rwh CTtffch, by the Rev, D. Francis, curate, Mr Thorny Daviegj Tanybank, Ty'nllidiart, to Jemima. eldest daugh ter of Mr Daniel Thomas, Nag'S Head ™ this TOWN. On the 29th inst., at DOLE,^»^ "H-FEWR, Aber- yst,wyth,,W» ure MONUMENTS Churchyard*, and Cemeteries, execute^" Marble, and (rran, may be inspected in ihe Show R°oms# at Marble Works, Swafc-HUL