The Aberystwith Observer

X i .'s t of 0 i s i t o r n. C r. MARINE TERRACE. 3, Mrs Lloyd- Mr and Mrs Hi £ sin-botham,Sale, near Manchester Misses Daniel, Towyn 6, Mrs Watkins— Captain and Mrs Passingham, family and servants, Bala 7, Misses Jones- Mr and Mrs Williams, Beulah, Builth 9, Miss Williams— Dr. Foster, Llandudno Captain Bonsall and family, Gilltllan, Machynlleth 10, Mrs Jones— Mrs Jayne and family, S.D.C., Lampeter 15, Cambridge Honse, Miss Evaus- Mr and Mrs C. C. Smith, Wolverhampton 16, Miss H. Hughes- Rev J. M. Beynon, family and nurse, Llanbaches Rectory, Caerlenn, Monmouthshire F. Powell, Esq., Knarsbrough 17, Mrs Jones- Mr Richord, family, governess & maid, Welshpool 24, Mr Kenric ií- Mrs Green, Master Arthur' Green, Moss Side, Manchester Mr and Mrs Cameron, do 29, Mr Evans- Rev S. T. and Mrs Sproston, Wolverhampton Mrs E. F. Lewis, baby and nurse. Narberth Mrs Forrest and children, Miss Hyslop and nurse, Fenn Bank, Kenilworth Mrs Oldham, Heathcote, Rnsrby Road, Leamington Mrs Cassera, Ladies' Hill, Kennilworth Gloucester House— Mrs and Miss F. C. Whicwell, Shrewsbury Si, Windsor House, Mrs Roderick— Mrs Puirh and family, London 35, Bryn.y-mor House, Mrs M. C. Nelson— Mrs Grafton, Miss Groom, and the Misses Powell, Shrewsbury 38, Mrs Biddniph— Mr & Mrs Slaney-Eyton and party, Waiford Hall, Shropshire. 39- Mrs and Miss Woodhouse, Leominster, Hereford- shire 42, Mr P. Jones- Captain Green, rurse and baby, Tregaron 43, Picton House, Miss Osmotherley— Mrs Davies, Penpompren Mr and Mrs Watson, Holborn Villas, Nottingham 41, Miss E. F. Jones- Mrs Evans and family, Lovesgrove, near Aberyst wyth 48- Mr and Mrs Parry 48, Marlborough House, Mrs B. Burton- Major and Mrs Corbett Winder and family, governess and servants, Vaynor Park, Berriew, Montgomeryshire 49, Mrs D. Lewis— Miss Preen, Ross, Herefordshire 50, Stanley House, Mrs Watkins— Mrs and Miss May Richards, London 53. Miss James- Mr and Mrs Hoansley, Bournemouth 61. Mrs Hoc-g- Mr W. S. Gore, Croxted Park, West Dulwich, Snrrey Miss Jones, Builth Wells Mr .Tones, Hereford 62, Mrs Dn,vies- Mrs Craig. Ludlow, Salop Mr, Mss Fry and children, Manchester 63, St V'avid's House, Mrs Jones- Dr, Mrs Sefcolie and baby. France Mr. Mrs, and Mis«!>.« Nichols, London 65. Clifton House. Mrs J. A. Powell— I Mr David Edwards and family, Newport, Salop Mrs Langley and family, Wolverhampton Rev J. T. and Mrs Own. Stafford Mrs Jones, Gwyndn, Llanfyllin Miss Ran some, D.rby VICTORIA TERRACE. Evelyn House, Mrs Jones— I M) Brook Lodge, Woodlands Park, AI- <riucham, Cheshire Miss Ethel Waters, Miss Lees, Miss Whitiaker 3, Ocean View Honse, Mrs Kensit Jones— Mr and Mrs Bullock Webster, family and maid, Elton Hall, Ludlow 4, Snowdon Honse, Mr Evans— Mr and Mrs E. Richards, baby and nurse. Walsall Miss and Miss F. Sankey, Wolverhampton 7, Brighten Honse, Miss Lewis- Mr* Joseph White, Miss White, and Miss J. H. G. White, Nottingham Mr and Mrs Grose, Barton-on-Trent QUEEN'S ROAD. 35, Harowicke House, Miss Ni ho11s- Mr Jos. Fairiess Misses K., L. E., and M. E. Fairless, Kensington, London NEW STREET. 9, Mrs Jones— v Mr and Mrs Dyson, Herlpy. Sheffield « RllLWAY TERRACE. 5, Mrs Dodd— Mr and Mrs Humphreys, Birmingham Mr and Mrs Humphreys, Birmingham

PAYMENT OF VALTJEE. Mr. H. Outram, Sheffield, introduced the thirteenth clause of the Directors' report which cealt with valuations, and referring to the recommendation that Mr. Watson, the valuer, should be paid at the rate of ljd. per member, remarked than when Mr. Wutson came before the November meeting of the Directors, he said he had been a considerable loser by the last valuation, and suggested lfd. as a fair remuneration. The Directors at once conceded the point, taking it for grant-ed that Mr. Watson woold not mislead them in any way. He Outram) therefore moved the adoption of the thirteenth clause of the report. Mr. Pownall, Woolwich, seconded the proposition. Mr. H. Smith, Oxford, proposed that the clause recommending IJd. should be withdrawn. The totil would come to a very large sum, something like £ 4,300—(Oh !)—whereas Mr. Radclilie had £1,000 in 1875. It was true the Unity had increased in number since then, but had certainly not quadruple!. The discussion was continued by Mr J. Sandon North London, MrGledhill, who seconded the amend- mentto strike out the clause, Mr Adams, Mr Outram, mentto strike out the clause, Mr Adams, Mr Outram, and Mr Watson, the valuer, said he considered that that matter ought to be considered privately be- tween him and the society. H., assured them that he had been a considerable loser by the last valua- tion and that he was now only asking what was a fair remuneration. Mr J. Morris, Oswestry, said they should be want- ing in respect to the people who deputed them if they came to a conclusion without more information. He therefore, proposed that the sum should remain as at present unless they got seme information as to the great loss which had been referred to. Mr Vaughan, London, asked what was the cost of the last valuation ? Mr Collins replied that it was £ 2,245. Mr Vaughan said the new one would coat, if the recommendation was adopted, .£3,800, to which must be added the expenses of district valuation, printing, and expenses, and for travelling to and from Man- chester. What the commiteee wanted to know was what information had the directors obtained to lead them to make the recommendation. It seemed to him that they ought to give that information to tie com- mittee. The Grand Master said the whole of the informa- tion Jn the possession of the Board had been gfven by Mr Watson. Mr. Lake, Swansea, pointed out that the amend- ment if carried would put Mr Watson and the direc- to- s in a very awkward position. Mr Watson would then have to proceed with the work and not know what he was going to receive for it. The expendi- ture was now large and serious, and what they had now to consider was whether they could not get the work done efficiently and done more cheaply. His amendment was that Mr Watson should be paid at the same rate as on the last occasion, and that the question of increase should come before the next A.M.C. That would give Mr Watson 12s 6d. per lodge. If there was any increase wanted let them have details. Mr Watts, Bristol, asked if Mr Collins or some other member could inform the Committee what was the amount paid by the Foresters for valuation P Mr Holmes, replied that Mr Nelson was paid for a general valuation based upon the returns sent to him, and not at so much per member. The valuation of the Foresters was conducted upon a very different principle. Every court had the right to appoint its own valuer-(hear, hear)—and he should like to ask what was the value of such valuation. (Laughter.) As far as his knowledge went all he could say was that there was not the slight jst credence to be placed in such a valuation. The cost of valuation ranged from five farthings to 3d. per member. That was irrespective of Mr Nelson's work. The discussion was continued by Mr. Farrow, Mr. 1 Pownall, and Mr. J. H. Smith, Norwich, after which i Mr. E. Trneman, Ilkeston, proposed an amendment bhat lid. should be struck out and lid. inserted. [f lid., was adapted it would give in his (the speaker's) < listrict X8 10s., and if Hd..£7 10s. The last valu- i Ltion was at the rate of X3 2s. 6d. He thought if Mr. Watson had lost on the last valuation lid. ought f surely to amply repay him, for it more than doubled s ;he price. t Mr. G. A. Westrope, Bury St. Edmonds, seconded Mr. Trueman's amendment. t Mr. J. T. Dunn, Birmingham, said it would be far f )etter for the Committee to name such an amount as s vould cover the whole of the charges connected with 1 raluation, and he therefore proposed that after the i words "per member," in the last parigraph, the follo.vins? words should be inserted—"to includ coinpilat,ion, publication, travelling expenses, car riige of goods, preparation of reports, valuation of funeral funds, and all other charges except appro- priations." Mr. E. Tuffley, Birmingham, seconded that amend- ment. Mr. George Hebden, Droylsden, moved that the following should be added to the Directors' report- That the Directors be instructed to take into con- sideration during the next year the advisability of adding the office of Valuer to our general officers, and report upon the same to the A.M.C., at the A.M.C. of 1886." After a long discission, Mr Lake's amendment, which was io the effect that the paragraph should be struck out, leaving the question of tlieincreace to the next A.M.C., was then put to the meeting, and lost by a ]a"ge majority. Mr Morris, of Oswestry amendment that Mr Watson should be paid 12; 6d. was also lost, and also that by Mr Smith, Oxford, that the second part of the 13th clause should be struck out. Mr Smith, of Norwich's, amendment f,-r I'd. was then put, and a division being taken 177 voted for it and 170 against it. The Grand Master declared the amendment car- ried, and said it would now become a substantive proposition. The proposition that the cost should be Ili., in- cluding incidental expenses, was then, on a division, lost by 166 to 195. Mr. Dunn's amendment was lost by 167 to 186, and the original proposition remained that the amount shonld bo lit. < The Grand Master said he had now the proposi- tion by Mr. Smith, of Norwich, to submit as a. substantive resolution that lid. per member be paid 4 for the 1855 valuation. Those who approved of the proposition would signify in the usual way. (Loud cries of Aye" and No. (cThe Grand Master said that the Ayes" had it. Mr. Addy proposed that the votes should be recorded. This was supported by Mr. Tunstall and a number of other delegates. A show of hands was taken, when the Grand Master said that there were 126 votes in favour of having a record of the votes, but to carry that motion they required 182. (Cries of "No, no; there is some mistake. ) The Grand Master said he mast put himself right. He did not count the votes himself. There was a slight mistake. The motion was carried. (Applause.) The doors were then locked, and the delegates given to understand that if they answered for" it meant that they voted in favour of lid. being the 4 amount paid, and "against" meant against that motion. Mr. Cole, of New Zealand, voted against the lid., and Mr. Vaughan, of South Lcndon, gave notice that he took exception to that vote being recorded. Mr. Collins announced the result of the counting as follows :-For the amendment of lid., 236 against, 180 absent, 16; and neutral, 16—making a total of 433 votes. An adjournment now took place, and on resuming, Mr Pownall moved "That the Directors communi- ate with Mr Watson and ascertain whether he is willing to undertake the valuation of the Unity on the terms arrived upon at the A.M,C., and in the event of his not being able to do s) to procure tenders for the con-i ieration of the A.M.C." Mr Walton seconded the resolution, which, after a discussion was unanimously agreed to. DECAYING DISTRICTS. Mr Bennett moved the adoption of clause 14, authorising the directors to grant relief to decaying districts to such an extent as might be found desir- able in the most needy cases. 0 Mr Walton seconded, and after a discussion it was decided to defer it to th.3 next A.M.C and the direc- tors in the meanwhile to prepare a set of mles for the Distressed Districts and Lodges' Relief Fund. DISTRICTS FUNERAL FUNDS. The directors reported at length upon this subject the conclusions arrived at for the settlement of the question being as follows :-1. That for all future members the contributions subscribed by them for funeral purposes should be paid into the district funeralfund. 2. That for present members, payments should be made by lodges to the district general fund, by a graduated scale to be approved by the Directors. 3. That the 38th General Rule shall be so amended as to provide that lodges which secede, or I which desire to form new districts, shall bo allowed to withdraw from the District their share of any fund which may have accumulated, the amount to which they are entitled to be determined by the Unity Actuary. Mr Walton moved, and Mr Flannagan seconded, the adoption of this part of the report, and after a the adoption of this part of the report, and after a long discussion, an adjournment was decided upon till Friday morning. In the evening the Mayor and Corporation enter- tained the Grand Master, board of directors, and officers at a banquet at the Queen's Hotel. The usual routine of toasts were gone through. The Grand Master held a levee at the Lion Hotel after the banquet, when the proceedings were very harmonious. On Wednesday evening the deputies from the Lan- cashire District, invited their friends to a friendly gathering at the Queen's Hotel. P. Prov. G.M. James Miller, of Preston, presided, and the vice- chair was occupied by Prov G.M. Thomas Potter, Ashton District. There was a large attendance. The Chairman was supported by the G.M., D.G M., and C.S. of the Order, as well as nearly the whole of the Directors. A very pleasant evening was spent in singing, reciting, toasts, &c.

THE A.M.C. DELEGATES AT LLANBADARN CHURCH. SERMON BY THE REV PRINCIPAL JAYNE. On Sunday afternoon a special service for the dele- gates attending the A.M.C. was held in the ancient and historical edifice, Llanbadarn-fawr church. The deputies met at the Public Hall, and from thence marched in procession, headed by the excellent band of the 5th Brigade, Welsh Division, under the leadership of Bandmaster Kain. It formed a very imposing scene, and hundreds of people joined in the proceed- ings. The nave of the church was set apart for the delegates and other friends, and in a very short time the building became cramed to its utmost capacity. The service was opened by the singing of a hymn, after which the Rev Lewis Gilbertson, M.A., minor canon at St. Paul's Cathedral, intoned the litany very effectively. The choir, under the leadership of Mr Z. Jones, who had taken great diligence in the matter, sang the anthem "Praise the Lord, 0 Jeru- salem," verysweetly and reverently. Mrs A. J. Hughes presided at the harmonium. The Rev F. J. Jayne, principal of Lampeter Col- lege, preached, from• Galatians vi., 2nd and part of 5th verses, "Bear ye one another's burden, and so fulfil the law of Christ. Every man shall bear his own burden." He said that Paul was never satisfied till he could bring his theology to bear upon practical life if they turned to any one of his letters they would find that towards the end he made a point of bringing the truths which he had been arguing out for his readers down to the details of ordinary" life, and sets before those who are or should be animated by the spirit of God the duty of sympathy and, lest any should be tempted to think too loftily of them- selves and too meanly of weaker brethren, the solemn and searching truth of individual responsibility. The man who has deeply realised in his own case what the burden of life means will lend the most willing and skilful hand, the most sincere and tender sympathy, to the burden of his neighbour. In the second place we may gather from this passage two mutually-corrective and complementary lessons first a call to the duty and privilege of sympathy and co- operation next, a reminder that, in all our plans and efforts for helping others, the work and place of the individual must be kept well in view. We must re- member that no system, however well formed and well meant, will be really efficient unless we as indi- viduals play our parts well and, again, that it must be our constant care not to enfeeble and pauperise, in temporial or spiritual matters, those whom we seek to aid, but to help them to help themselves- not to take the burdens altogether off their shoul- ders, but to give them strength, and courage, and wisdom, and industry that they may bear them them- selves. One of the burdens we are asked this after- noon to help is lightening the burden of debt left from the restoration of Llanbadarn Church. The interest of the Church lies in its being a noble mon- ument of ancient labour, and skill, and piety and as a temple of the Most High in which, it is to be hoped and believed, future generations, who have entered into the labours of those who have gone be- fore, will continue with even increasing sincerity and solemnity to worship their fathers God. Then there was the application of the two principles to be drawn From the text to our efforts for relieving the tempor- a.1 wants of others. He referred to the loudness of the call in these days to the danger lest in our eag- jrness toobeyit weshould hastilyadoptmethodswhich nay in the long run increase the very evil they aim ) it removing or lessening. Our zeal should be 1 according to knowledge. There are encouraging signs abroad; all classes are really awake to the < greatness of the need philanthropy is at work in s nany forms and under many banners, but for one and ;he same end. Our colonies—a fact of no trifling 1 significance and encouragement—are more than J mxious to help the mother-country in bearing the j >urdens of empire. Our teeming populations are en- 1 paging the best thought and labour of our ablest and I J >ir. most infinential men. If the evil is great and growing the spirit that would contend with the evil is great and growing too. But in the selection of the rio-ht means and methods lies one of our chief difficulties and, lest we should mar while seeking to mend, it is surely well to remind ourselves and others that we can never lose sisrht of what is implied in the maxim "Every man shall bear his own burden." This is one chief reason why we honour and prize such confedera- tions as the Oddfellows, because they combine the principles of sympathy and self-help. It was for that reason so many men, thoughtful men, looked with honour, and respect, and hope, upon the development of such an organisation and confederation and might he not without presumption take upon himself to offer to those who had come from so many and far distant quarters to that place-to offer them in God's name and in God's house a hearty welcome and hearty God speed, not only in the name of the ancient church of which he had the honour of being a minister but also in the name of those other Christian bodies whose separation from the Church they so deeply and sincerely deplored, and to whose existence and whose good works the Church could not possibly be blind. Yes, from the whole Christian community they would welcome that society, and they would ask that the blessings of the God of Love and of the God of wisdom, and that the spirit of the most high God might abide upon that society and widen its operations, and make them wider and wider, ani more frnitful and more fruitful. Then there was the application of the same principles to the moral and spiritual life. The world's a room of sickness where each heart knows its own sorrow and unrest The truest wisdom here and and noblest heart is his who skills of comfort best." In a world like this it would not do merely to be neutral. They must endeavour actively to bind up the broken heart; they must not merely be off the side of evil but actively on the side of good. And lastly, to all of them there would come a time when they would realize as they could not now in the day of their health, their personal, individual responsi- bility. Why should we faint and fear to live alone, Since all alone, so heaven has will'd, we die, Nor even the tenderest heart, or next our own, Knows haif the reasons why we smile or sigh. Well, if they realised their own personal responsi- bility to bear everyone of them his own burden, and looking forward to that extreme and tremendous moment, should they not now learn to acquaint them- selves with Him who was the Father of Spirits.

ABERYSTWYTH BOARD OF GUARDIANS The fortnightly meeting of the board was held in the boardroum of the union workhouse on Monday morning. Present: Mr H. C. Fryer, chairman,*Mr Morris Davies, vice-chairman, Rev J. Pugh, Llan. badarn, Messrs J. T. Morgan, Maesnewyd, H. S. Davies, Llwyniorwerth, J. Edwards, William Paul], Thomas Evans, David Jones, John Jones, J Tre- vethan, Richard Thomas, John Morgan, John Davies, and H. Hughes, jun., clerk. FINANCE. Out-relief administered during the past fortnight: Aberystwyth district, per Mr John Jones, X40 18s. to 183 paupers; Llanfihangel Geneu'rglya district, per Mr John D. Jones, £ 50 3s to 197 paupers and liar district, per Mr Joseph Morgan, < £ 45 7s 6d to 159 paupers. Balance in the bank XI,005 13s. THE HOUSE. The Master reported the number in the houseto be 104; corresponding period of last year, 90. Vagrants relieved, 66 last year, 39. PAUPER LUNATICS. The Clerk to the joint lunatic asylum addressed a letter to the board urging the desirability of the medical officers visiting the pauper lunatics who had been allowed to leave the asylum on probation. The Chairman said the subject had been before the board on previous occasions, and the board ex- pressed the wish that the medical officers should visit the patients. The Clerk said he believed the medical officers carried out that wish, but sent in no report of their visits, which it wis advisable they should do. The Clerk was directei to look up the minute on the question. PAUPER CHILDREN AS EMIGRANTS. The Master reported that there were several boys and girls in the house willing to emigrate. The Chairman pointed out that a plan should be devised to overlook the children in Canada or where- ever they went. The cost would only be about £ 3 to send a child from Aberystwyth to Canada, and thf y v.'onld then be placed in a position to really better themselves in after life. They could not do so, however, without complying with the orders of the Local Government Board. He had been in communi- cation with several persons on the subject, and he promised that he would not lose sight of the matter.

!3tt0utr$s Notice. SYDENHAM HOUSE, 11, GREAT DARKGATE STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. W. T. WILLIAMS HAS RESOLVED TO DISPOSE OF THE WHOLE OF HtS STOCK OF DRAPERY GOODS By Tender, at an early date, and in order to reduce the same to some extent before doing so, he begs leave to invite the kind patronage of the public, and ZD to announce that he has a —:GOOD ASSORTMENT IN EVERY DEPARTMENTS- MARKED VERY LOW And he has every confidence that his patrons will find that he offers BARGAINS THE GOODS ARE NOW READY AND RE-MARKED. AN EARLY CALL WILL OBLIGE. TERMS CASH. SUMMER FASHIONS, 1885. JOHN THOMAS, 27, GREAT DARKGATE STREET, ABERYSTWYTH, IS NOW SHOWING THE LATEST NOVELTIES IN DRESS MATERIALS, Black and Coloured CASHMERES, &c., STRAW HATS BONNETSr AIGRETTS, FEATHERS, FLOWERS, CORSETS, &c., &o. A great Variety of SCOTCH TWEEDS for Gentleman's Suits (Shrank* of the New<v?f TWan« also BLACK WORSTED COATINGS, snitable for Gentlemen's Suits and Ladles' Jackets, 7c NOTICE.—TO MINE AND QUARRY OWNERS & MANAGERS MINE and QUARRY PLANT-Consisting of Water-wheels, Engines ani Boilers, Dressing Machines, Pumps, Plungers, Crushers, Drawing Machines, Tra.me, Rods, Rails, Bellows, Anvils, Vices, Chains, &c., &c., on SALE. Also Wanted to Purchase Same for Cash. Estimates given for either New or Second-hand Machinery and arranged for on commission. Wanted Wrought Scrap, Condemned Hemp and Wirtl Ropes, Metal, &c. McILQUHAM, BROKER, ABERYSTWYTH. BRISTOL STEAM (CABINET WORKS ESTABLISHED NEARLY 50 YEARS, AS EXTENSIVE MANUFACTURERS OF SUPERIOR FURNITURE, ARTISTIC, USEFUL & INEXPENSIVE, UNPRECEDENTLY LOW IN PRICE. LAVERTON & CO.'S ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES, =CONTAINING OVER 1,000 ENGRAVINGS, GRATIS AND POST FREE. I COMPLETE BEDROOM SUITES, BEST MANUFACTURE, FROM SOLID ASH OR PITCH PINE, AT 11 GUINEAS. HUNDREDS OF BEDROOM, DINING AND DRAWING ROOM SUITES, unparalleled in price and quality for selection from. ADDRESS— LAYERTON & CO., I UPHOLSTERERS, MARY-LE-PORf STREET & BRIDGE STREET .BRISTOL. TO SUFFERERS FROM WEN IN THE HEAD JL. JONES, Cnwch Coch, Aberystwyth, pre- • pares an Ointment which certainly, safely, and speedily eradicates the above. Money returned if not cured. J. L. J. will meet patients at any places fixed upon by them, if convenience suits.

ABERA YRON. PETTY SESSIONS.On Wednesday, the 27th inst., before Major J. G. P. Hughes, Alltlwyd, and Capt Longcroft, Lon, the following cases were heard:- David Jones, Ffrwdyrhwyad Arms, Lampeter, was charged by P.S. Phillips, Aberayron, with selling and exposing intoxicating liquors for sale, at Dalis fair, Dihewid, without having a license authorising him to do so.—Dismissed with a caution.—Defendant stated that he had obtained a licence on the 18th, but could not produce it at the fair.^ Drunk and Disorderly.—James Williams, sailor. Queen-street, Aberayron, was charged by P.S. Phillips with being drunk and disorderly on the high- way in Market-street, Aberayron, on the 16th inst.- Defendant was fined 5s and costs. Thomas Yets and John Starling, doggers, both' of Llanarth, were charged by P.C. Davies, New Quay, with the same offence, on the highway at Llanarth, on the 12th inst.—Fined 5s each and costs. Charge of Feloniously Killing. John Davies, far- mer, Dyffryn Arth, Llanbadarn Trofeglwys, was charged by P.S.Phillips, Aberayron, with felonious y killing a person named David Morgan (generally known as Dai Cockles") at Aberayron, on the occa- sion of a trotting match, on the 14th of March.—This case was adjourned till next petty sessions, (It may be remembered by our readers that in the report of the Aberayron trotting matches, which appeared in the Observer, we then stated that a person named "Dai Cockles" had been run down by one of the competing horses; and as the accident resulted, a few days after, in the death of this person the owner of the horse was broughtforwarcl for having feloniously killed him).' Keeping a Dog without a License.—John Davies, farmer, Cilrhug, Llangeitho, was charged by Thomas Cruickshank, inland revenue officer, Llanon-, with keeping a dog without a license, at the parish of Llan- fihangel Ystrarl, on the 113th of March.- Defendant was fined 7s 6d. Refusing to Contribute.—Mary Williams, Waim- gron, Lampeter, was charged by D. Jones, relieving officer, Cilcennin, with refusing to contribute towards the maintenance of her mother, who is chargeable to the Aberayron union.—Defendant was ordered to pay Is. a week. A large number (18) of school board cases were also disposed of. ABERDOVEY. The Observer is^sold at Aberdovey by Mr E. Jones, Cambrian House. ——— To PRINTERS —Night Work The wear and tear )f night work, so exhausting, can be mitigated by a cup of Cadbury's Cocoa, which affords an exhilarating beverage, wonderfully sustaining. FIRST PRIZE FOB LAUNDRY WORK.—The Lann- iress who won the first prize in the competition for the best rot up linen, at the Torquay Industrial Exhibition uses tteckiWs Paris Blue and Starch.

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METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER, ABERYSTWYTH. Att. Dry. Wet May Bar. Ther. Bulb .Bulb Max. Min.Rain. Wind. in. deg. deg. deg. deg. deg. in. 20 29-426 52 47 43 52 43 '24 S.S.E. 21 29'316 52'5 50'5 47 51 44 '23 W. 22 29-370 53 49'5 47"5 52 45 '13 W. 23 29*650 53 47"5 44 52 46'5 "02 W. 24 30*016 53-5 50 45'5 52 45-5 '08 W. 25 29-983 54 48 46 54 46 '03 S.E. 26 29-958 54 53 51'5 53 43-5 '15 S.W. "T"T"Io T"">. 'I1r ""T'"1o V. iXEES JJAVIES, lVl.1:5., Medical Officer of Health.

MARKETS- 1 ABERYSTWYTH, MONDAY. Wheat, 6s Od to 6s 3d per bushel; barley, 4s 6d to 5s per bushel; white oats, new, 3s 3d to 3s 6d per bushel; old, Os Od to Os Od per bushel eggs, 20 for shil- ling; fresh butter, Is Od to Is Id per Ib; salt ditto, lid to Is per lb fowls, per couple, 4s Od to 5s 01; ducks, do, 0s Od to Os Od; geese, Os Od to Os Od turkeys, Os Od to Os Od Welsh cheese, Od to Od; per lb; potatoes, per cwt., 2s 6d to 3s Od new do per lb 0d to 0d. WELSHPOOL, MONDAY. Wheat, 5s 3d to 5s 6d per 75 lbs; barley, Os Od to Ds Od per 40 quarts oats, 17s Od to'19s 6d eggs, — to 12 for a shilling butter, 0s lOd to Is Od per lb fowls, 4s 0d to 5s Od per couple ducks, 0s Od to Os per couple geese, Os Od to Os Od each turkeys, (Is Od to 0s Od each potatoes, Os Od to 2s 6d per 90 lbs. NEWTOWN, TUESDAY. Wheat, 16s Od to 18s Od per 240 lbs barley, 4s 6d to 5s 6d per 70 lbs; oats, 17s 6d to 21a Od per 225 lb eggs. — to 20 for a shilling butter, lid to Is Id per lb; fowls, 4s 6d to 5s Od per couple; dacks, 5s Od to 6a Od per couple; geese, Os Od to Os Od each; tur- teys, Os Od to Os Od each potatoes, Is 01 per 301bs; beef, 8d to lOd per lb; mutton, 8d to lOd; ] lamb, Od to Is 01 veal, 93 to lOd; pork, 7d to 8d. ( -——————— {

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TEIE A.M.C. AT ABERYSTWYTH. (Continued from page 5.) books 30 or 40 years hence. He had seen Mr Gladstone, after making a long speech, being contradicted in every particular out of a speech he had delivered years ago. They did not do much work in the House of Commons, but if they had men like him in the House they would have, plenty of legislation, and perhaps too much, for he believed that too much legislation was worse than too little. (Laughter.) He thought that agrfat deal of mischief was done by the lawyers in the House. (Laughter.) They had nothing to lose, no briefs, and came there to muddle and meddle. (Loud laughter.) Whatever they did, they should not send any more lawyers to the house. He was much edified with the orderly manner in which they conducted their business. It was a great contrast to the House of Commons. (Hear. hear.) They were not half so quiet, but perhaps if they had the strain put upon them the same as they had in the House of Commons, they would be a little more noisy. He had great respect for both houses of Parliament, but he was sometimes sick of the House of Commons. (Laughter.) He was much obliged for the compliment paid to him. (Loud applause.) Mr H. C. Fryer proposed the toast of the Man- chester Unity," coupled with the name of the Grand Master, Mr L. E. Woolstein. Song, The Good Oddfellow," Mr Flowers, Norwich. The Grand Master responded. Mr H. T. Walton, P.G.M., proposed "The Mayor and Corporation of Aberystwyth,"to which Mr John James responded. Mr A. C. Humphreys-Owen proposed the officers and board of directors," coupled with the name of Mr W. Grimes, who replied. Mr J. J. Stockhall, P.P.G.M., proposed "the Aber- ystwyth district and the executive," coupled with the names of Messrs A. J. Hughes, town clerk, and J. J. Griffiths. Mr A. J. Hughes responded, and referred to the great honour which the townspeople generally felt had been conferred upon them by the visit of the A.M.C. Song.—Mr Maldwyn Evans. Mr Vaughan Davies, Tanybwlch, proposing the toast of the deputies attending the A.M.C." re- marked that the toast in plain English was their own healths. He asked them to put away any shyness that no doubt some of them were labouring under and receive the toast with the enthusiasm it richly deserved, for the reason that they were the repre- sentatives of places teeming with thousands of the English-speaking race, who had sent them there to watch and guard their interests. It was not his in- tention to go back to the history of Oddfellowship, for as they had previously heard they lived in the present and did not care for the past. They were right, because from what he had found of the ancient history of Oddfollows it appeared that they were jolly companions, and thought more of conviviality than anything else. They, however, now occupied a different position. They held a position in this coun- try second to none in any other country in the world. He was pleased to see delegates there from far- off countries. They usually talked of their "cousins across the Atlantic," and they would agree with him in hoping that the stars and stripes would always float along with the Union Jack of Old Eng- land so as to bring peace and prosperity to the work- people of both countries (applause). He could not forget to look at that part of England's possession, the colonies, and they gave the deputies from America and New Zealand the most cordial welcome. They could not forget how the colonists had come to their assistance—(cheers)—within the last few months, spilling their life blood on the dreary sand of Asia. They all hoped that the occasion would never arise when the colonists would be needed to defend the shores of England. It was to be hoped that they would go under the same banner in peace and prosperity and not in war. He congra- tulated them upon their choice of a Grand Master to preside over their deliberations. He had the pleasure of being present at their parliament that morning, and he was convinced that they had the right man in the right place. He bid them hearty greetings from the people of South Wales, and wished them God- speed in the great work they had to do applanse). Mr J. Rust responded. Mr Johnson, town clerk of Nottingham, proposed "The University College of Wales," to which the Rev Principal Edwards responded. Mr J. Schofield, P.G.M., proposed the Town and Trade." coupled with the name of Mr Peter Jones. Colonel Pryse proposed the health of the Chair- man," who humorously replied. Mr H. Outram proposed the Kindred Societies," which Mr George Wilkinson acknowledged. The PreRs" having been proposed, and replied to, the proceedings terminated. Mr Wheatlev's band performed selections of music, and a part of Mr John Jones's choir sang Welsh pieces, during the evening. On Thursday, the delegates again met, and pro- ceeded to the nominations for the portraits to be priuied in the Magnine, after which the Grand Master's and Directors' report was further considered.

PENLLWYN. SCHOOL BOARD.—A meeting of the Melindwr school board was held on Friday, May 22nd. Pre- sent—Colonel Pryse (chairman), Mr Edwards, Dr Rowland, Mr James, Mr Rowland, Goginan, and Mr Rowland, Laura-place, Aberystwyth.—The atten- dance list of Mr David Stephens was examined, and three of the number noticed to come before the board were let off with a warning, on their promising to send their children regularly in the future. In- structions were given to have Mr William Owen, of Penrhiwfelen, summoned to appear at the Llanbadarn petty sessions for breach of bye-laws.—The salary of the master of the Penllwyn school was fixed for this year. Supplies of books for the two schools were ordered to be obtained. LLANWRIN. Wednesday last was quite a gala day at this plea- sant little village, it being the occasion of the mar- riage of Mr Edward Hughes, of Coeddol Farm, and member of the Board of Guardians, to Miss Gwen Owen, third daughter of Mr William Owen, of Matha- farn. 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