The Aberystwith Observer

FORTHCOMING MUNICIPAL ELECTION The resignation of Alderman Thomas Jones necessitates the appointment, at the next meeting of the Council,of an Alderman. It is not, we understand, necessary that the election should be made from amongst the Councillors, Ibat it is the custom to choose the fittest member of that body to the post of honour. Assuming then, that no "out- sider is elected, a glance at the list of Councillors will show no better or worthy gentleman than Mr David Roberts, whose conduct as Mayor during two years has ingratiated him into the hearts of the townspeople. Taking his election for granted, there will be two extraordinary vacancies on the Council, and it is not too soon for considering the selection of the fittest candidates. One gentleman we would name, Mr Edward J. Jones, who would be no unworthy suc- cessor of his father. It is true that Mr Jones has never urged any claims he may have to the votes of the burgesses, but if he is nominated there can be little doubt as to the result. Should there be no contest Mr John Jones aud Mr Peter Jones, who retire, will continue their services to the public, for they are both very good men ill their way. Then comes the question, who is to fill the fourth seat ? The names of Mr Green, Mr Earner, and Mr Wynne may bo mentioned, but as it is not certain whether the former gentleman would care to contest the vacancy this year, it is probable that the selection will lie between the two later, who again will no doubt decide between themselves who is to fight. If necessary, of course other names will be brought forward, but we do not anticipate any bright chance for them. Really the question comes, whether it is necessary that there should be an election at all. There are plenty of people who will clamour for the loaves and fishes which accompany a contest. Newspapers, printers, canvassers, publicans, &c., all derive pecutiiary benefit from an election, and they will, for the most part, not forget to stir up 0 strife their plea will of course be that the public has some hidden and invisible interest in an election. An amicable settlement will not only be an unusual event, but will also save the pockets of the ratepayers to a large extent. Churchmen must not be over ambitious, and endeavour to get all the seats to themselves, whilst if Dissenters make such an attempt they will simply fail. The election will take place on Satm*day, the 1st November, so that would-be combatants have not much time for buckling on their armour.

For silly writing we would commend our readers to this week's Herald Cy-mraeg, and particularly to an article on the University College of Wales.

THE REPRESENTATION OF THE COUNTY Mr T. E. Lloyd, M. P., will address his constituents at Cardigan, on Saturday next, the 18th inst., instead of this day, the postponement taking place in con- sequence of the death of friend.

THE DINNER was held in the Talbot Hotel, after the show, when the cnair was taken by the vice-president of.-the society. Mr Sylvanus Lewis, Nanteos, supported by Mr T. E. Lloyd, M.P., Coedmore, Cardigan, and Mr Vaughan Davies, Tanybwlch; Captain Vaaghan, Brynog. Talsarn Mr W. Jones, Llwynygroes; Mr R. Gardiner, Crosswood; the Rev Mr Jones, Tre- garon. The vice-chair was occupied by Dr John Row- lands, Argoed; supported by the Rev O-itavioa Davies, M.A., Tregaron; Dr R. Rowland, Garth, Llanddewi-brefi Mr J, Inglis Jones, Ddrry Ormond the Rev Mr Jones, Tregaron, and Mr Daniel Rowlands, Ystrad. There were about thirty other persons present. Grace was said before and after.dinner by the Rev Ojtavius Davies, M.A. After the'cloth had been removed The President prososed "The Qlleon," and "The Prince and Princess of Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family," and remarked that the Welsh were remarkably loyal. The President next proposed The Army, Navy, and Reserve Forces," coupled with the name of Mr Inglis Jones. -> Mr Inglis Jones said he could only repeat what he said the other day, that our army, though composed of young soldiers, had proved that it could do its duty. They had done what they had at the ex- pense of the officers. The President proposed The Bishop and the Clergy of the Diocese, and Ministers of all denomina- tions," coupled with the mmes of the Rev Octavias Davieil and the Rev Mr Jones. The Rev Octavius Davies, in responding, said st thing was now taking pi ice that had never taken place since the 13th century—an archbishop preaching in Wales. He hoped the result of the congress now being held at Swansea, would be to aid the Church and Dissent to fraternise more together. The Rev Mr Jones, in responding, said they met together not as Church and Dissent, Liberal and Con- servative, but as fellow-men, to consider the question of agriculture. He did his best to promote agricul- ture in the county, and tried to teach the people to be economical, and to be just toward their landlord and their neighbours, .v— The Chairman proposed "The County and Borough Members."

TRE'RDDOL. PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND. Before Mr H. C. Fryer. Trespassing in search af Game.-Charles '.Nf or.- f Jones, Trefechan was charged at the instance • Capt. G. G. Williams, Walleg, with trespassing J. search of game, on the 18th September, gøg to Thomas said on the 18tb ult., he saw the catching rabbits, upon land belonging to Williams, with ferretts. Saw him bring the r&b g up from tha hele and take them. There other men on the foot path. Witness met tnoJ31 all near Rhoscellan, and asked defendant on wn0t land he was catching rabbits. He said be di know. Knew defendant well, and was on j$ yards from him.—Fi»ed 10s. and days imprisonment with hard waa allowed fourteen days in wb.oh to pay the n

SS&mtrlr, rir. A"GEN i'c5 W*Al\TKD,in the Towns and Villages, l^ivot.*e United KingJoui. Pors ns .A t'irou-'iout t.,e United Kingdom. Per,n, laving ti;ùü to call on shops, will he «r of u profitable .Agency, iin application to J.C. jiortis^n & Co.,20, High Iloloorn, London. I fTX) LET, on the 12t.li day of November n^xt, No 6, JL Lower Portland-street.—Apply to Mr Morris Davies, Ftosrhydga'cd. T) LET, a well-fuvnishe I Sitting-room and Hcd- ruuin, wiuh board if required good attendance terms moderate.—Ajjply B., Observer OiEje, Aburyst- wyth. WO BE T,IET. PO-R OFFICES, the ifrst floor, JL consisting of 3 rooms. ovei1 the National Boot "Warehouse, 29, Great Dark gate Street.—Apply Stead, Simpson, and Nephews, on the premises Ail O '-nCY" to be Advanced on Freehold Security; 1 in sums of One Hundred Pounds and upwards. <—Apply to Mr Everard W. Jones, 1, Cambrian Chambers, Borth. -T71' JU NDTaTDie Vs^IuciTe s Ubli *hm a nt, 1G Great Darkgate-strcet, Aberystwyth, noqTs At < he most reasonable prices, eoinniueu witu comrort in tit, perfection in style, and quality that cannot be ex 'elled. rt\j LET, a Well Furnished Honse, with Two X Sitting and Five Bedrooms, and other necessary olSces. Situate about 100 yards from the Marine J?&r.ade.—For furDh^r particulars aud tortus please apply to F., Ob.iel ver Oifice. IliiST CIASS SHOP TO BE SOLD OR LET —A eommedious Ov RNER fc>H'jP, situate in the best part of the town, with Drapery fixtures, to be Let or Sold may be used for any business.—Apply to Mr Issaitc Hopkins, Grocer, 20, Great Darkgate- street, Aberystwyth. a"V3 CLERKS.—W nted i yonng raan as Clerk in a Wholesale and Retail Flour and Groccry Siore, mast be a good s.-holar; good character indis- pensable.—Address A., Observer Office. FURBISHED APARTMENTS.—To Let, for the winter manths, part of Victoria House, Yicteria Terrace.—Particulars may be had of Mrs Loughton, as above. KRs a^KNDERS are invited for the Erection of F;svm Building-! at Pencaerlifry. Plans >nd specifi- ca,tions canba seen at the Vale or Ayi-on," strad, Cardiganshire.

WANTED SUPERIOR EDUCATION. The reading of papers and the discussion on the question of Higher and Intermediate Education in Wales at the church congress, at Swansea, on Tuesday, has at least led to one conclusion-that superior education is necessary in the Principality, under what- ever name it be designated, whether higher or intermediate. It is a great thing to find this fact admitted by the clergy, who have hitherto not shown any particular desire to promote snperior education among the in- i-abitants of Wild Wales. On the other hand, it is only i-ist to say that the advance- ment, of elementary education is dne to the exertions of the church, and particularly of the clergy. Until the last half-dozen years very little indeed was done for even inter- mediate education. Llandovery school attained a high state of efficiency under the wardenship of the Rev. Chancellor Phillips, but wfien the present warden, the Rev. A.G. Edwards, was appointed to his post he found about a dozen students there, and the Rev. Lewis Lloyd found even fewer than that number in Christ College, Brecon, when he became head master, at the beginning of the present) ear, bat those institution.; now have about a hundred and fifty students each. Until this year Christ College was a myst ry, and something worse. Piratically St. David's College has not increased in :> efficiency or in numbers since at least the beginning of the second half of this century. But great things are expected in the future, under the priucipalship of the Rev. Mr Jayne; indeed there is a danger of church- men expecting too much, for popular anticipations are generally extreme. Other schools are doing exceedingly well, and it will be only a matter of time till Wales becomes efficiently supplied witb first- rate middle and high-class schools. Then comes the question, what are those students who are desirous of a still higher education to do ? In Wales to have an University of its own ? That has yet to be decided. The promoters of the University College of Wales do not seem to aspire so high. Indeed the very name implies that it was intended as a College It must be remembered that when the College was opened seven years ago there was not a single high-class school in Wales. The Llandovery, Brecon, and Bangor Friar's schools may be said to have existed only in name so far as practical utility went. Un- questionably a tremendous impetus has been given to intermediate education since 1872. Whether this is due to the Aberystwyth College or not we will not attempt to say.

LOCAL AND DISTRICT NOTES. CONFIRMATION.—T; e Bishop of the diocese will shortly hold a confirmation at St. Michael's chnrcu. COOKING STOVES.—"The Gem" cooking stove, of Mr W, Matthews, ilereford, is portable, requires no biickwork, can be fixed anywhere, and is adapted for coal, coIce, or wood. LLANFIHANGHCI., GRNEU'ROLYN.—In addition to the ladies whose names were pnblished in our report of the school treat, trays-were given by Mrs Jones, Ffosygrafd, Mrs Griffiths, Pantyperau, and Mrs Rice, Tynllechwedd. EIRTF.DDFOD -An eisteddfod will be held st Llan. fihangel-y-Creuddyn, on the 15i.li inst., under the presidency of tho Right Hon. the |Earl of Lisburne, and Mr L. P. Pugh. Akw Ddu will be one ,of the adjudicators. .INNIVEKSARY.—The anniversary of th« United Methodist Free Church, Lewis Terrace, will be held to-night. Ou Wednpslay night a lecture on Afghanistan will bo delivered I at the same chapel by n old soldier. Particutar-) may be found in our ad- vertisement column. THE WKATHEK.—On Tuesday a heavy mist, rising from the sea, covered this town, with the density of a London to?, and continued until the following morning. On VVeduesday evening, however, it again put in an appearance. CHURCH SERVICES.—The special English service held dnring the snmmer in St. Mary's Welsh chnrch has been discontinued. The special English service held at Llanbadaru church will bo continned on Sunday mornings, at 11.30., during the present month. The Sisters HeleR and Catherine, who were the first who went from Cape Town to the lower column, have returned, carrying with them, as the medieal officers report, the gratitude of every officer an I man who formed tha.t division. The Times. 6th October. ACCIDENT.—An accident of a serious nature oc- curred on Thursday morning, at Mr Evan Owen's new shop in North Parade. A plasterer, named Dawson, was working on a. scaffold about 15 feet high, when by some means or other he fell to the ground breaking both his legs and fracturing his skull. He was at once removed to the Infirmary, Drs. Harries and Morris Jones being in attendance. TREAT.—The children of the Comminseoch school were treated to a tea and cake, by the Misses Bonsall, a few days ago, on the lawn in front of the mansion. The children weer und^r the superintendance of the schoolmistiess. During the afternoon songs were sung, and sports indulged in, after which cheers were given to the Misses Bonsall, and the party proceeded home hi,:hlj':pleasoll with the treat. FUNERAL OF THE DAUGHTER OF SIR EDMUND BUCKLEY, BART.—The funeral of Mary, the eldest daughter of Sir Edmund Buckley, Plasyndinas, Dinas Mawddwy, took place on Friday of last week. The cortege consisted of a hearse and two mourning coaches, tVe funeral being of a private nature. The coffin was ma-de.of polished oak,with brass mountings. The remains were interred at Mallwyd church yard. All the arrangements were ably carried out by Mr J. J. Davies, undertaker, Pier-street, Aberyatwyth.) THE LATE VEN. DAVID ARCIARD WILLIAMS. M.A.—Church Bells givesjthe following sketch of the life, together with a portrait, of this gentleman :— This venerable Welsh divine, who died on September 1G, after a few hours' illness,was born at Carmarthen, on January 3, 1796, his father being then Curate of St. Peter's, at that time the only church in the town. Since then the parish has been divided,and two new churches built, chiefly by his exertions-St David's, in whichjthe services are all in Welsh, in 1837, of which ho became Incumbent in 1812; and Christ Church, with the services in English, completed in 1868. Arch- deacon Williams was educated at the Grammar School of iiis native town, and was ordained by Bishop Bur- gess, is 1820. In 182-1 fce was appointed Head Master of the Grammar School, then a kind of Theological of the Grammar School, then a kind of Theological College, whence young men were admitted to Holy Orders. His first ecclesiastical preferment was the Incumbency of Llangadock but as this interfered with his scholastic work, ho soon exchanged it for the Perpetual Curacy of Llanfihangel Uwch Gwili, which I he held uatil his appointment to St. David's, in 1812. In 1843 he was presented by the Lord Chancellor to the Rectory of Merthyr, ne&r Carmarthen, and was made Chancellor of the diocese of St. David's by Bishop Thirlwall, in 1857, and Arcndeacon of Camarthen in 1865. At the Werkhouse the Archdeacon preached for many years without payment, and he was also a Magistrate for the County, a Commisioner 'of Taxes, and an ex-officio member of the Board of Guardians. The Archdeacon was a thoroughly representative Welsh clergyman. He had never been away from his native place for more than a few weeks at a time during his long life.bnt spent alljhis eighty-three years in endeavouring to pro- mete the best interests of more than one generation of his fellow-townsmen, besides having educated so many of the clergy that he was regarded as quite the patriarch of the diocese. Not only in his scholastic and paroohial duties, but in other directions, the Archdeacon was an active worker, and for many years he filled the post of Editor of the Carmarthen Journal, for which he woz a. high reputation among provincial newspapers.Ha wa« also a frequent con. tributor to the Times.

FARRAGO ACADEMIC. OXFORD, October 8th. A couple of days hence the academic year will com- mence on the banks of the Ivis, and it promises to make an epoch in the history of this University. The decisions of the University Commission upon the varions matters that have been considered, will prob- ably be made known during the year commencing, and some of the provisions brought into operation. To what extent they will affect the usefulness of the University in its mission of education will be better estimated when their terms are known. There are some features Oxford which are in advance of Cambridge, but the Union Debating room of the past is not one of these. The Cambridge Union has long possessed a "local habitation" as well as a name worthy of its surroundings, whilst Oxford has lagged behind, and is only now providing itself with buildings of a similar character to those existing on the banks of the Cam. One of the earliest acts of the University in connection with the new academic year will be the opening of the new Union Debating room which is expected to take place with great eclat on the 16th inst. Oxford equals Cambridge in its efforts to benefit the country by means of Local Examinations, if not in the success achieved by those efforts. It is somewhat difficult to say why the Sister University has so outrun Oxford in the :number of pupils which it annually examines under this system, especially as it coifers the title of associate in arts upon those who obtain honours. The Local Examinations conducted bv Oxford in the last year f;lowed an increase on thf) previous year, hut it must he confessed that it was a small one. They were held at 32 centres for boys and 27 for girls, the number entered and passed being as follows Nos. entered Nos. Passed. 1st class 2nd class 3rd o'uss Totai Junior Boys. 1062) g3 J57 g,9 g50 Junior Girls o/4) Senior B-ys. 411) 4g ^3 450 Senior curls. 000 ) 2202 1391) It will be seen that the per centage of the sneccssful candidates, was a large one, especially in the case of senior students. It is a ma.tt.er of some regret that we are unable to distinguish between the success of the male and female students, as all the names are published indiscriminately, and the only clue to the sex of the student is the name of the schao) master or mistress, which is not always reliable. The Cambridge syndicate issues two sets of lists, one of boys and the other of girls. Whatever the girls may have done in other divisions, they have not this year proceeded remarkably well in the first division, as none gained a first" among the seniors, and only four in the juniors. The KiDgswood and Wood ham Grove School, gained 9 out of 29 firsts" in the seniors, and 13 out of 83 in the juniors. The Liverpool Institute gained 6 firsts" in the junior, and 4 in the seniors, Liverpool College being close up with 6 in the junior and 3 in the senior. Oxford is at last shewing itself in earnest in the work of higher education for women. An ex- amination for women above the age of 18 is es- tablished here now tor a year or two, but being still in its infancy its proportions are not yet ex- tensive. We are not to be brhind hand in the case of Ladies Colleges, and Soniervilie Hall, one of the hails established for the reception of students attending the lectures of the Oxford Association for the Promotion of Higher Education of women, will be opened on Monday n°xt. There ar • material ad. van ages to be gained by students, such as the Clothworlcers exhibition, and the Mary Somerville scholarship. Professor Monier Williams' efforts to provide for and attract native Indian students to Oxford, promise to be attended with complete success, and wc may expect pre long to see an increasing number of educated natives of India corning over to complete their education here or at Cambridge. The learned Professor is promoting an Indian institute, at which he hopes to provide the opportunities of natives living and going through their University course, without a disregard to those rules of e i-tc, which are of such importance in the minds of natives. The object is that the natives may become ff'ted to govern thfit- own country, or at least to hdp tho English to do so. So long as the native races of Indi t. are kept in the subjection that they arc now, they will never rise to that position which they ought to reach, and which philanthropists nnd political economists alike desire to see them take. This is an object that must commend itself to all classes, and will elicir, thJ sympathies of all the friends of India to Oxford. A vacnut fellowship at Trinity College, of the value of £ 150 a year, has just been awarded to Mr J. S. M inn. M.A.. who graduated at Exeter College, in classics in 1872, and gainc l a first in Lttcris Humwiioribiss in 1871. CAMBRIDGE, OeTOBER 8TH. The first week ef t'rm has passed over without much of a very startling character having happened. The freshmoa-as the students, coming up for the first time are called—hn.ve been flocking up for the last few days, and arc almost all now is residence. The numbers at the respective colleges are not yet made up, but there seem*, no doubt, of the entry being at least quite as large as it has been of late years. Very considerable additions have been made to the college buildings in the last ten or a dozen years, notwithstanding which, the rooms provided are only adequate to accommodate about half the number of residents, the remainder having to lodge in the houses of tradesmen and others who have obtained licenses from the University. At the congregation held on the first day of term the only business transacted was the admission of the proctors and pro-proctors, and the swearing in of the University Constables. How long the proctorial system will be permitted to continue in its present form remains to be seen, but attempts are likely to be made ere long, and during the ensuing year, to have these, with other special priveliges enjoyed by the University,reviewed,with a view to their repeal or modification. It does seem to be infra dig for learned masters of arts to have to perform the duties of peace officers, as it is certainly inconsistent with the constitution that upon their unsupported word or suspicion the liberty of Her Majesty's female subjects may be curtailed, and a suspected female, without open trial, may be committed for a term of imprisonment to the "Spring House." Whilst the proctorial system is retained in its present form it is clearly of importance that prudent and judicious persons should be elected to the office. The proctors admitted on the 1st inst., were the Rev J. O. Browne, M.A., St. Catherine, and the Rev J. P. Taylor, M.A., St. Clare; the pro. proctors being the Rev E. H. Morgan,M.A., Jesus, and Mr E. Temperley, M.A., Queen's. All these appoint- ments are eminently satisfactory from every point of view, and as far as it is possible for the system to bQ worked without pressing unduly upon the privileges of the orderly members of the town, those appointed will secure this. The late Dean of Worcester, wko died suddenly during the past week, was not a Doctor of Divinity of this University, as has been stated in some news- papers, and I cannot find that he took any degree at Cambridge. He was, however, brother to the late Earl of Hardwicke, who graduated at Queen's College, and uncle to the present Earl, who graduated at Trinity, and whose family seat is contiguous to Cambridge. Dr Jack, who has just been elected to the mathe- matical chair at the University of Glasgow, is a Cambridge man, who graduated at St. Peter's College, twenty years ago. He was fourth Wrangler, and Senior Smith's Prizeman. Next to him in order as Wranglers were the present Ridcliffe Observer at Oxferd, and the present Professor of Experimental Philosophy at Oxford, the latter being second Smith's Prizeman. That year was remarkable, for neither of the first three Wranglers being either first or second Smith's Prizemen. Two sets of examinations have been going on during the last week, one of State Medicine, and the other for a Fellowship at Trinity College. The State Medicine examinations are established fer the pur- pose of testing the qualifications of persons who are desirous of obtaining a certificate as to their qualifi- cations for appointment as medical officers of health, and the University undertakes the special duty of examining the candidates for certificates. The result of both these examinations may, perchance, be given in a postscript. The arrangements for the lectures for women during the present term are completed both at Newn- ham Hall and Girton College. The greatest portion of the professor's lectures are open to the female students, in addition to the special conrses of lectures provided. Miss Croft, one of the members of the committee of management of the Cambridge associ- ation is also one of the lecturers. The non-collegiate students have not the same valuable prizes open to them that members of eolleges have, but by the liberality of certain friends of Uni- versty education they are not deprived altogether of these incentives to labour. TheClothworker's exhibition of fifty pounds a year, tenable for three years, has been awarded te Mrs A. Bournase, of the Manchester grammar school, who gained a certificate in this year's Oxford and Cambridge board examinations, passing in Latin, Greek, elementary mathematics, English, and history. The subject for the Ccbden prize (value JG60) given by the Cobden club, which is to be competed for this year, is The influence of industrial progress on the rate of interst, historically and practically con- rate of interst, historically and practically con- sidered." The Archbishop of Canterbury seems to recognise what Dean Stanley states as a fact, that Cambridge is the missionary producing University, for he has sent an appeal to this University through the Vice- Chancellor, to furnish a couple of young men who will devote themselves to the so-called Nestorian Christians in Kurdistan. His Grace quotes the will devote themselves to the so-called Nestorian Christians in Kurdistan. His Grace quotes the authority of the Secretary of States for Foreign Affairs, as to the absence of apprehensions of dangers in these regions by a properly-acredited English clergyman. POSTSCRIPT, October 9th.—The result of the ex- amination for four fellowships of Trinity College, Cambridge, which was not expected to be announced on Friday, was declared this day. The following have been elected-Walter Jordan Michell, son of the Principal of Hertford College, Oxford, who was educated at Wellington College and Trinity. He gradnated, in 1877 being bracketed fourth classic. He was a splendid all round athlete, winning his "blue" in the boat, and in football, and also running. Jaiaes Parker Smith, a native of Pntney, who was educated at Winchester,, and Trinity, and who graduated in 1877, when he was fourth wrangler and second Smith's Prizeman James George Frazor, of Glasgow, who graduated at Trinitvin 1878, when he was second classic, and Stephen Edward Spring- Rice, of London, who graduated at Trinity in 1878, being a double first, viz.: 18th wrangler, and bracketed thirteenth in the first class of the classic il tripos. Ridley College, which is intended to be for the evangelical section of the Church, wh.tt Selwyn Col- lege is proposed to be for the High Church party, is to be formally commenced next week, when Bishop Perry will lay the corner stone. The Oxford new debating hall is to be made an arena for a political light. on the night of its open- ing, when the Hon. G. J. Curzon, of Balliol, will move a roaoliiiioii affirming that the return of Con- servatives tii power at the next general election is to be desired in the interests of the nation. The 500th anniversary or the, foundation of New College, Oxford, is to bo marked next Tuesday, by the re-opening of the chapel. Lord Selbourn and other distinguished persons is to take part therein.

ABERYSTWYTH TOWN COUNCIL. A special meeting of the Town Cowneil was held on Tuesday, present Mr Divid Roberts (Mayor) Aldermen John Watkins. John Davies, Philip Wiiliams; councillors T. D. Harries, John Jones, Isaac Morgan, Peter Jones, John Jeukins, Edward Humphreys, Messrs W. H. Thomas (town clerk), J. J. Atwood )oorporation solicitor), David Lioyd (acting clerk), Rees Jones (surveyor), David Jones (borough accountant). APPLICATION, Mr John Williams, draper, applied to the council for leave to extend the wall in Poplar-row, which he was now erecting, so as to avoid a someivhat awkward corner. The matter was referred to the public works com- mitto, as was also an application regarding a house proposed to be erected in Stnithfield-road, iby Mr Hughes, builder. EXCHANGE OF LAND. Mr Rees Jones submitted a plan, showing the proposed exchange of land on the road leading to Spring-gardens, between Mr Roberts and the corporation, and the same was accepted. THE PUBLIC BATHS. Mr Griffith Jones, who was in attendance, said that the lease granted to the oaths company as drawn up allowed them to provide a museum, public library, reading room, gymnasimn, .ind recreatiou grounds, bnt Mr Atwood see <1 d to have some re- ligious scruples with regard to i iv; l ist, named. It was desirable that the recreation ground should be provided in connection with the building. Between the ladies' and gentlemen's baths there was a vacant space which, probably, in course of time, could be roofed over and utilised for the purpose of promenade concerts. Mr J. J. Atwood said he had no objection to the recreation ground, but he did not think the lease could apply to the particular spot upon which the company had set their attention. Mr Peter Jones pointed out thÜ it was desireable ths company should, in the mean ime, obtain all powers necessary, so that in course of time they might, if it was deemed advisable, provide a recrea- tion ground. Alderman Watkins moved and Mr Humphreys seconded that the words "recreation grounds," should he allowed to remain in the lease.—Carried. Mr Griffith Jones next asked the.t the date of the commencement of the lease should be altered from September, 1877, to September, 1878. Mr Peter Jones explained that up to the 29th September, 1878 the piece of land on which the buildings were erected was used as a yard for the purposes of the corporation. He asked that a special meeting of the council should be held on the Satur- day, to consider the question, of which, in the mean- time, notice could be given. This was agreed to, and it was also decided that the council could at the same time take into con- sideration whether some alterations might not be made in the wording of the lease so that the premises might, if necessary, be used for purposes other than those enumerated before. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE'S REPORT. Mr John Jones, convener of the public works com- mittee, reported as follows :—"A meeting of this committee was held at the Surveyor's office, on the 27th ult. Present Mr D. Roderts (mayor), Alderman Thomas Jones, Councillors John James, John Jen- kins, Isaac Morgan, Edward Humphreys, and John Jones (Bridge End) Messrs T. S. Stooke, engineer, and Rees Jones, town surveyor, Mr Stooke recom- mended to your committee the field above the 'Buildings, as the best site for the proposed new re- servoir, which your committee adopted. Therefore Mr Stooke will level for this spot and report other. wise." The report was adopted. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. Mr Rees Jones reported as follows Gentlemen, I have to report than tl:e sanitary works ordered to be carried out in connection with the houses in Northgate-street, for which no drains had been pro- vided, are now about being completed. I find that No 46, Marine Terrace, has no drain connected with the main sewer, but the sewage of the house dis- charges itself into a large cesspool made in the far- den. This cesspool, I am told, has not been emptied for many years. Under the 24th bye-lrw, now in force within the boreugh, no cesspools are allowed except where unavoidable, which is not so in this instance. Accompanied by Dr Jones, the medical officer of health, I inspected several houses in Mill-street and found one, which is occupied by three families, over- crowded-the number of inmates being no less than fourteen. I hear there is also a house in this street recently built, and now occupied, which has not been provided with privy accommodation." Mr Peter Jones suggested that the surveyor should give the necessary notices in the cases to which he had called attention. The report was adopted on the motion of Dr Harries, seconded by Alderman Watkins. THE PUBLIC LIBRARY. The next notice on the agenda was to order that a precept be granted directing the churchwardens and overseers of the parish of Aberystwyth, within this borough, to pay out of the poor's rate to be made and collected the sum of .£93, which will be equivalent to a rate of Id in the pound on the rate- able value of property in the said parish of Aberyst- wyth, within the said borough, for the purposes of the "Public Libraries and Museum Acts. Mr Peter Jones explained that the sum stated was already included in the estimate for the past six months, and a formal precept was only wanted so that it might be shown to the auditor. SCHOOL BOARD PRECEPTS. The Mayor read a letter from Mr William iWilliams, clerk to the School Board, reminding the council that the balance ef .£400, due en the 15th July last, had not been paid. Mr Peter Jones stated that £ 200 of the .£338 due had been paid, .£100 more would be paid that day, and all the balance then would only amount to .£88 and that sum would be paid as soon as the books were passed by the auiditor. THE LLYN LLYGAD RHEIDOL SCHEME. The next notice on the agenda was to take into consideration the following letters on the subject of the application by the town council, for permission to obtain water from Llyn Llygad Rheidol, viz., from Local Government Board, dated 22nd Septem. ber last; Commissioners ef Woods and Forests, dated 25th September last; and Local Government Board, dated 26th September last, and to adopt such measures in relation thereto as may be required. The Mayor read the.letters mentioned, and also the following:- Whitehall, 4th October, 1879. Sir,—I am directed by the Local Government Board to acknowledge, receipt of your letter of the 29th ult., asking that the inquiry which they have directed with reference to the application of the Town Council of Aberystwyth for sanction to borrow £ 16,000 for work* of water supply may not b. held u ntil after the end of this month, and I ana to state that this request will receive attention.—I ana, sir, your obedient servant, t J. F. ROTTOX* Dr Ha. rries said the council ought not t o delay nr necessarily, because in that case the con tract with Mr Spittle might be allowed to lapse. A sub-committee wa.s appointed to assist Mr Stooke to expedite his work. RESIGNATION OF ALDERMAN JONES. The Mayor read the following letter from Alderman Jones Gentlemen, The state of my health renders it impossible for me to continue any longer in the oakee of.Lidei-man or mumber of the town council for the borough of Aberystwyth, and, acting on the advice of my medical man, I have decided to resign such office, and I shztll feel obliged to you by accepting my,resignatiom to-morrow. Believe me, Mr Mayor and gentlemen, Yours very faithfully, THOMAS .TONES, Per E. J. J# Several members of the council expressed regret that Alderman Jones should have found it necesaarvto relinquish the position he had held for so many years in consequence of ill health, and on the motion of Mr Isaac Morgan, a resolution recording the feeling of the council wag ordered to be placed on the minutes. It was stated that Alderman Thomas Jones would not have retired by rotation until next year, but the necessity for appointing an alderman in his place was fully recognised, and it was generally agreed thaf it should take place towards the beginning of November. THE CASTLE GROUNDS. After a very short conversation it was resolved to obtain from the Rev. C. Wilding his rights of owner- ship over a portion of the Castle grounds, for the sum of .£250, on the understanding that he forgo the rent due at the present time from the corporation. WATER SUPPLY. Mr Jesse Morgan wa.s consulted as to what should be done in order to supply the houses on Llanbadarn- road, beyond the turnpike gate with water, and he suggested tha.t a branch should be laid, pending the new water scheme, from the turnpike gate, and added that having the materials at hand, the cest of the work would not exceed .£6, REMUNERATION. The Mayor read a letter from Mr J. E. Thomas, stating that he thought the council might reasonably pay him something in addition to the < £ 20 he had received, for the work he had done in.connection with the now water scheme. His letter was referred to the finance committee. APPLICATION. Mr John Jones, read a letter from Dr Parry, stating that as he wished for a place in which to teach students of mnsic outside the college, he would be glad it he could obtain the use of one of the room s at the town hall. It was agreed that whatever facility could be afforded by the council would be given to Dr. Parry

TREGARON AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. ANNUAL SHOW. The Annual Show of the Tregaron Agricultural Society was held in a field, kindly lent for the occasion by Major Phelp, Sunny Hill, under most favourable circumstances as regards the weather. There were 291 entries this year,as compared with 351 last year, and 3G4 the year before. The president for the year is Lord Lisburne, Crosswood; the acting vice-presidents Mr Sylvanus Lewis, Nanteos, and Dr Rowland, Argoed the secretaries Mr David Williams, Tregaron, and Mr Peter Williams. The judges were-cattle and sheep: Mr Lewis Williams, Abermade, Mr William Hughes, Morfa Mawr; and Mr W. Jones, Llwynygroes. Horses and pigs Capt Vaughan, Brynog, Talsarn, and Mr Vaughan Davies, Tanybwlch. Green crops and grain Mr William Hughes, Morfa Mawr. Butter Mrs Richards, Dol- fo-^vnd Mrs Bray, Mount Pleasant, Ystrad Menrig. The ground was spacious and well-chosen for the purpose, being situate close to the Railway Station. A large number of persons paid a visit to the show ground during the day from the immediate neigh- bourhood of Tregaron. Black cattle were well re- presented, by three hulls of any age, each of which were splendid animals, and possessed points that showed much purity of breed. Cows, heifors, steers, and calves were also good classes, and excited much admiration. One or two, however, of these showed an unmistakeable cross, which, of course, spoilt all chances of a prize for the owners. For any pure breed except Welsh, there were some excellent bulls, cows, hoiferg, and steers We would especially mention a brother to the celebrated white bull of Nanteos, which we are surprised was not awarded th'J first prize it was exhibited by Mr Thomas Arch, Abbey farm. The yearlings, too, had tlieir features, but it required the discernment of a judge to distin- guish which was tke best. The sheep were not much in point of numbers, but what there were was good, the rams being capital animals, and evinced signs of their good wool-producing qualities by their heavy coats. The mountain sheep, in one or two cases, were pure bred, of the mountain class, and here we would eall the attention of our readers to the remarks on the Exmoor sheep in another column. Pigs were few in number, and not of very good quality—no pure-bred Berkshire was exhibited—all the grun- ters being more or less coarse. The horses and ponies left nothing to be desired, many of them being of good blood. "Merry Boy" and Royal Albert were the sires of several winners. Of the grain, &c., there is not much to say, the exhibits being so few that each obtained a prize in grain, and nearly so in potatoes, and the same remarks will apply to butter. The judges gave their awards with the utmost im- partiality, aRd to the satisfaction of nearly all con- cerned. The following is the PRIZE LIST. CATTLE. BLACK, OR WELSH CATTLE. Black bull of any age. Three entries. 1st 30s, Daniel J. Williams, Penycefn; 2nd 15s, Morgan Jones, Penybont For the best yearling bull. |Tws entries. 1st 20s, John Lloyd, Penlan. Only one exhibitor. Two cows in milk or in calf. Three entries. 1st 30s, and 2nd 15s, John Lloyd, Penlan Cow in milk or in calf. Tea entries. 1st 30s, Wil- liam Rowlands, Cwrt Farm 2nd 7s 6d, Daniel Lloyd, Pant; h c Margaret Davies, Glanrhocca Two two-year-old heifers. One entry. 1st 15s, John Lloyd, Penlan Two-year-old heifer. Three entries. 1st 10s, Wil liam Rowlands, Cwrt Farm 2nd 5s, William Jones Ochor. 1 Two yearling heifers. Two entries. 1st 15s, Danie- Lloyd, Pant 2ni 5s, William Jones, Ochor Yearling heifer. Three entries. 1st 10s, Daniel Lloyd, Pant; 2nd 5s, Daniel J. Williams, Penycefn Pair yearling steers. Two entries. 1st 15s, William Jones, Ochor 2nd 7s 6d, Daniel^J. Williams, Peny- cefn Bull calf under nine months old. Three entries. Prize 5s, Morgan Jones, Penybont; h c William Rowlands, Cwrt Farm Female calf under nine months old. Two entries. Prize 5s, Morgan Jones, Penybont ANY OTHER BREED EXCEPT WELSH OR BLACK CATTLE. Bull of any age. Two entries. 1st 30s, Samuel Jones, Llaniofawr; 2nd 15s, Thomas Arch, Great Abbey Yearling bull. Two entries. 1st 20s, Daniel Row. lands, Ystrad Two cows in milk or in calf. Six entries. 1st 30s, John Jones, Cilpill; 2nd 15s, Thomas Arch, Great Abbey: h c Mrs Morgan, Frondewi Cow in milk or in calf. Eight entries. 1st 15s, Margaret Davies, Glanrhocca; 2nd 7s 6d, William Lloyd, Penforial; h c Mrs Evans, Llanioisaf; c Morgan Jones, smith Two two year old heifers. Two entries. 1st 15s,John Rowland, M.D., The Garth; 2nd 7s 6d, Samuel Jones. Llaniefawr Two year old heifer. :Five entries. 1st 10s, Daniel Lloyd, Pant; 2nd 5s, Morgan Jones, smith Two yearling heifers. Three entries. 1st 15s, Mrs Evans, Llanioisaf; 2nd 5s, John Rowland, M.D., The I Garth Yearling heifer. Three entries. 1st 10s, John Jones, Cilpill; 2nd 5s, Mrs Evans, Llanioisaf Pair yearling steers. Two entries. 1st 15s, John Rowland, M.D.; 2nd 7s 6d, Thomas Arch, Great Abbey Bull calf under nine months old. Two entries. 1st 5s, Mrs Evans, Llanioisaf Female calf under nine menths old. Four entries. 1st 5s, John Jones, Cilpill SHEEP. (Any breed except Welsh;) Ram of any age. Three entries. 1st 15s. Earl of Lisburne, Crossweod; 2nd 7s 6d, Daniel Rowlands, Ystrad Pen of fire ewes that have reared lambs this year. Three entries. 1st 15s and 2nd 78 6d, Daniel Row- lands, Ystrad Ram lamb. Four entries. 1st 10s and c Daniel Rowlands, Ystrad „ Pen of five ewe lambs, f One entry. lst 10s, Daniel Rowlands, Ystrad PURE WELSH MOUNTAIN BREED. Aged ram. Three entries. 1st 15s, John Jones, Dolfawr; 2nd 7a 6d, William Jones, Maeselwad Yearling ram. Three enties. 1st 10s, John Jones, Dolfawr Lamb ram. Three entries. 1st 5s, John Jones, Cilpill Pen of £ TO ewes that have reared lambs this year. Four entries- 1st 15a, John Rowland, M.D.; 2nd 7s 6d, John Jones, Dolfawr; h c William Owen, Swydd Five ewe lambs. Four entries, lst 10s, William Owen, Swydd; 2nd 5s, William Jones, Penllwyn j Ram that his been reared on, and was never from I the mountain. Three entries. 1st 15s, John Jones, Cilpill Pen of five ewes that have Iteen reared on, and never been from the mountain, that have reared lambs this year. One entry. 1st 15s, John Jones, Cilpill PIGS. Boar of any breed. Two entries. lst 15s, William Jones, Maeselwad Sow. Three entries. lst 15s, Evan Morgan, Gaerlwyd; 2nd 7s 6d, Morgan Jones, Penybont Sow, with a litter of pigs not less than six. One entry. lst 15s, David Evans, Talyryn HORSES. AGRICULTURAL HORSES. Mare and foal. Two entries. 1st 20.3, Daniel Rowlands, Ystrad Caron; 2nd 7s 61, John Jones, Dolfawr Pair of agricultural horses, gelding, or mares. Four entries. 1st 20s, William Jonas, Maoselwad 2nd 7s Gd. William Jones, Penllwyn Agricultural horse, gelding, or mare. Four entries. 1st 10s, William Rowlands, Cwrt farm; Griffith. Jenkins, Pentrefelin 1 cTT?;year-old gelding or filly. Three entries. 1st 15s, Richard Jones, Cefngaer 2nd 7s 6J, William Jones, Maeselwa.d Yearling colt or filly. Two entries. No exhibitor Sucker. Five entries, lst 7s 61, Winifred Jones, Camerfawr 2nd 5s, Daniel Rowlands, Ystrau Caron HORSES FOR OTHER PURPOSES THAN AGRICUL- TURAL. Mare and foal. Four entries. 1st 20s, Daniel Rowlands, Ystrad 2nd 7s 6d, William Jones, Ochor Two-year-old gelding or filly. Five entries. 1st 15s, John Edwards, Cefngarthenor; 2nd 7a 6d, David Edwards, Maesbanadlog Yearling colt or filly. Seven entries. 1st log, Daniel Rowlands, Ystrad 2nd 7s 6d, do do Sucker. Three entries. 1st 7s Gd, Daniel Row- lands, Ystrad 2nd 5s, John Jones, Cilpill MOUNTAIN PONIES, not to exceed 13 hands. Stallion. Two entries, 1st 15s, William Jones, Maeselwad; 2nd 7s 6d, Thomas Jones, Hafdre „ Mare and foal. Six entries. 1st 15s, Morgan Jones, Penybont; 2nd 7. Gd, William Jones, Ochor; h c Daniel Rowlands, Ystrad Pony of any age, gelding or mare. Six entries. lsf; 15s, Richard Jones, Cefngaer; h c John Jones, Cilpill Three-year-old mountain pony. Hunter entered. Two-year-old colt or filly. Six entries. 1st 10s, Peter Jonos, Hafodlas; 2nd William Jenes, Maeselwad Yearling colt or filly. Five entries. lst 7s 6d, Daniel J. Williams, Penycefn; 2nd in merit David Jones, Pant Sacker. Three entries. 1st 5s, William Jonesr, Ochor; 2nd in merit, Peter James, Hafodlas GREEN CROPS. To the occupier of any farm of not less than X70 rent, who shall grow the best 4 acres of swedes, or other turnips and mangolds. One entry. lst 30fJ. Daniel Rowlands, Ystrad To the occupier of any farm of less than .£70 rent, who shall grow the best 3 acres of swedes, or other turnips and mangolds. No entries To the occupier of any farm whose rental does net exceed £30, who shall grow the best 1 acre of swedes, or other turnips and ttiangolds. One entry, lail William Jones, Penllwyn. 1 cwt of potatoes. Four entries. let 5s, Morgan Jones, smith 1 cwt of mangolds. Three entries. 1st 5s, John Jones, Cilpill GRAIN. Four bushels of Wheit. No exhibitor Four bushels of Barley. Two entries. lst 7s 6i, Daniel Rowlands, Ystrad Four bushels of White Oats. Two entries. 1st 7s 6d, Daniel Rowlands, Ystrad Four bushels of Black Oats. One entry, lat; 7s 6d, Daniel J. Williams, Penycefn DAIRY PRODUCE. Tub of Salt Butter of not less than 501 lis. -Two entries. Prize lUj, Daniel Rowlaads, Fstrai; ha Daniel J. Williams, Penycefn Basket of fresh butter of not less than four separ- ate lbs. lst 5s, Daniel J. Williams, Penycefn 2nd. 2s Gd, William Jones, Penllwyn PRIZES OPEN TO THE COUNTY. Aged bull of any breed. Three entries. Prize 303, Daniel Rowlands, Ystrad Rim af any breed. Fourentries. Priza 33s, Earl of Lisburne, Crosswood Black bull. Four entries. Prize 30s, John Lloyd, Penlan Roadster. Seven entries. Prize 30s, John-R-ow- land. M.D.; 2nd in merit, Evan Lloyd, M.B.; he Robert Guthrie, Dolgwybedig EXTRA PRIZE. Best sucker got by Merry Boy." (Given by Mr D. Evans, Talryn.) Two entries. Priza 21s, Daniel Rowlands, Ystrad Mr J. M. Tred well, Aberllolwya, his subscribed X15 towards this year's show, and also promised £ 56 towards increasing the next year's prizes.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES. THE MUSEUM. Recently one or two interesting additions have been made t a, the growing collection in the University College of Wale3 museum. Amongst the latest acquisitions i» *.n inkstand mad* of anthrasite coal, obtained from the Wyoniing Valley, Pen" sylvania this was presented by Jobnathan R. Jones, oi Wilke<* Barre, Fensvlvania, who also sent one or two other specimens of coal, and some silver ore the rocky mountains of Colorado. Two specimens of Mammoth coal have been re- ceived from Mr J. Gwynoro Davies. A few books also have been received. Amongst these may be mentioned "Whitera Etymological Dictionary, presented by Mr Henry Humphreys, post master, Aberystwyth. "Y Wwg wen ddigglaer," by Timothy R. Thomas It is presented by Thomas Williams, Borough-pate, near Pontrhydt'endigaid. Charters and the bye-laws and regulations of the institution of civil engineers, presented by the secretary. "Gald in Wales," being letters it, the "Mining orld" fof 1875-76, presented by the author, T. A. Readwin. ggriflvfr v diweddar Sion wen o Eifion," which was formerly in the poraeision of the late Eben Fardd, presented by Mr.Thomas Samuel, currier, Aberystwyth. There was also a silver coin of the time of Henry VI, presented by Mr JohJJ Jones, relieving officer, Talybont.

OPENING OF THE SESSION. The re-assembling of the students took place on Tuesday when 15 new students entered. A good mnnv more are expected in a few days, and 40 former students have returned.