The Aberystwith Observer

CHRISTMAS. Christmas is themost popular of all the festi- vals and seasonlofthe year. It is the commem- orative birthday of our Saviour' and in that sense some of the greatest poet3 and Irymn- writers of all ages htl ve Bung it3 praises. Tl is also more than any of the other Chr festivals associated with pe»-'e> ■" ™ibers of a r .J jd LwlU to men. All ia, ..ndy who can conveniently do so return to the parental home, and mirth and merriment and happiness reign supreme. In England family and social gatherings are the universal rule, much more so than in Wales, where the afternoon and evening are generally given to Eisteddfodau, competitive meetings and concerts. Through- out the Principality services are held in the Churches, and also in pome places in Chapels, the former being decorated for the occasion. It is also a time:when presents are freely given, varying from the humblest Christmas cards of which many millions are sold yearly, to more expensive articles. The poor are also remembered in a special degree, and an amaz- ing quantity of suitable literature is poured npon the world. It is udderstood that the festival was first observed in the:Roman Church about the middle of the fourth centnry,"under Bishop LiBEBlus. The selection of the twenty-fifth of December as the date of the festival was more or less associated with the birth of the new son, as it was called, and the gradual lengthening of the day, for as the sun brought increasing natural light, so Christ, the Son of God, brought spiritual light into the world. There is ample reason for believing that the decoration of Churches, the giving of pres- ents, and the mirth which stiH-characterise the festive season are relics of pagan festivitie which were held at the same time of the year But that makes no difference, provided that they are used in moderation and not abused. In many places the day is ushered in by waits," who sing hymns and carols. Early morning services, are called plygain, or matins, are held in the Churches, and here and there in Chapels, and suitable hymns, anthems, and carols, are a special feature, and the plygain is generally looked npon as a very important service. Formerly boys used to save their coppers, and on Christmas eve it was a general custom to buy sugar and make toffee, and thenfsifc up a merry party, until it was time to start for the plygain. The writer of these lines has often spent the night in that way, and then attended the services at Llanbadarn, Llanychaiarn, LlangorweD, and Aberystwyth. It is cot now necessary to manufacture home-made toffee, for the con- fectioner's art has been developed in a remark- able degree. To our readers one and all we wish A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

THbJ HttIR OF GLANGoRS AGAIN IN THE POLICE COURT, WITH WIFE AND SON. At the Abervstwyth Police C-nrt (), Friday, before D. n. Roberts, cha rmnn, Paviii Thomas, and C. M. William*, Ksqs, E izabeth Jenkins, and Stephen Jenkins, mo: her and son, Gl-u'gors, were charged with assaulting and beating Heury Joats. school- master, Liangwyryfon, and David .lenk ns, Glang,,rs, the husband, wa., charged with aiding and ai.etting them on December 5th. There was also a cross sum- mons, brought by Elizilieth Jenkins against Henry Jones. Mr W. P. Owen was for compliinaut, and defend- ants were unrepresented t-rolos-ion lly. The court was crowded, and considerable interest was evinced in the case, e ipeoiil y it was oniv a short time previou-ly that David J-nkins was bound ove- in his own recognizances to keep the peace for twelve months. As tue proceeding's were about to commence, Mr Jones appeared and asked for an adjournment of the case, as his brother, Mr Hnzhe# Jones, was only in- stracted that morning t) represent de'ei.dants, and was that day engaged elsewii<*r>>. Mr Owen opposed the adjournment The Chairman When Wt-re the nmivu inses taken out? Mr Owen A w^ek Lsfc )l'1¡¡r1:t\ The Chairman could see n ro t, -n f r the adjourn- ment, as the defendants had Is ad am U time tJ en- gage a solicitor. Mrs Jenkins then asked for all a -:j imminent, and she was util rstiod t) d 'I ro in u t,¡ r -1 ')n appli- cation was nut made to a solicitor H '11 T was that the schoolmaster was iuelii ed td s^ule t o ase. Mr Owen said that that wa, untrue, n; personally knew that Mr Daniel Jones and Mr John Evans had been asked by defendants t i u iderbike t .oir case, and they had refused. Permis-tion wa'< then granted hy t'e Bench for the opening of the case. Mr Owen stated that David Jenkins was fined at Llanilar Sessions for assa ;lt, and bond over to keep the pi ace in the s-nin of .i:lO for twelve nonths. Henry Jones, the complainant, was a witness against him in that ens", oni on tho.Saturday following they acc dentally met at Mrs Garner's, in Terrace-road. David Jeyil-i-,s T-Ase,i language towards complainant, calling him a blackguard, and by other approbriousjnames, a- d,no liave strucK him, but the interference of o:.i;cr ps;o; le who were present. Lat"r^ on n the day as complainant happened to be drIvIng horn" he came in contact with ng Mrs Jenkins, who cauffht hold of his hit and threw it down. David Jenkins. who was near at the tims, requested his wife to btr ke con p ainant with the handle of the whip. Ap a re nit of the incident the School Board had had the matter under consideration, and it was a necessity that complainant should bring that case to refute an injurious allegation which had been circulated by defendants. He (Mr Owen) learned th>it, wh* n last fined, David Jenkins for somo time refused to be bound over t > keep the peace, and that to that day the fine imposed upon him remained un- pa d. Mr Owen was about to read the letter received by complainant from the School Board, when the chairman expressed the opinion that it onght to remain unread. Mr Owen, leaving the letter, stid that after the assault was committed defendant must needs go around t) witnesses that he had subpoenaed and teil them there were ways of tilling the truLh without colouring it. If such conduct as that on the part of r- t.. ™.thr .««..«ssv, w IT ere met David Jenkins. He said t > d«fendant him7bLekyg°uarf is. r h ^yf°u, Mr Benjamin (the driver) and 'vr Lewis, SWpennal. Before leaving Abery /V however, complainant met Stephen Jenfr 'fl0 \nll n rt1my,f&th(ir in soal, you CO*'T Por; fS ^*5. LlaP,lar- When the conveya reached the bottom of Abermaed hill, all tho .sengers got out, and e'efendants' trap came Jenkins said to him Are yoa a bo r" a bull?" He did not say word to her in replJ. They went on up the hill, and Mrs Jenkins sad "Why don't you say something." His hat was then knocked off, and Mrs Jenkins dashed at him with the whip. Dav.o Jeukin- urged his wife t) hit complainant with the butt end. Mrs Jenkins ftni -k several violent blows, and be had t,) put his hands o save hi s head. Staphen Jenkine afterwards pushed him int > tli hedge, and he became very nervous. David Jt nkins ironically told him "to hit her back." and complainant replied "No, I never hit anyone." Complainant was so much afraid uf defendants that he hal to get a friend to sev him horn. He bore several marks as the result o! the a-s iult. The next tim- he met Mrs Jenkins wa- on the previous Saturday nigh', when she a-ked him to par ion ber. Cros-examine 1: fie did not fall anil he did not roll from side to side. James Davies, Traherbert, gave c rrohorative evi- dence as to what took pla •« it, Mrs Corner's shop. He added that he wa, with Mr Jones until 4 o'clock and the latter was perfectly sobt-r. William Lewi-, North-road, ¡.;A..d that he never knew Mr H. Jones until th 'y met in the van. On the road to Llangwyryfon they came in conflict with Mrs Jenkins, who struck at complain LOt, wh 'sa ha fell off. The son, Stephen Jenkins pushe 1 oom- plainar.t. Afterwards witness saw Mr? Jenkins, who asked him not to colour ti e case. Cross-examined Mr Jones did not take up a stone to throw at Mrs Jenkins. Daniel Bei j <mm also gave evidence ai to driving Mr Jones and others home. When at Abermaed Hil he heard a lot of noise. He stopped. Then heard Mr Jenkins say Hit him with the butt end." Witne-s asked why they were making so mujh noise, espec- ially as they had a tson a clergyman. Mr David Jenkins had been to him twice since, asking him to say that Jones struck Mrs Jenkins. Ann Williams deposed that she also was of the party. As they were walking up Abermaed Hill, she noticed Mrs Jenkins hit complainant, who wis per- fectly sober, but she did not see Stephen Jenkins do anything. Since, Mr Jenkins had been to her house three or four times about the matter. In defence David Jenkins, who had armed himself with several large folios ot M.S., and referred to them occasionally in the course of his address, said that when their trap was about to ascenll Abermaed Hill, he and his son got out of the vehicle, while his wife rem lined in and walked on in front. Suddenly he heard his wife say Don't hit me." Turning around he saw Jones lifting his "t nk. II :s son Stephen then ran back and caught hold of the stick. Witness shouted out to bis wife" defend youiself." deferring to the Garner's shop incident, witn ss said that when com- plainant came in and asked How aro you," he only replied that he wanted nothing to do with his questioner. Mr W. P. Owen briefly stated that it was obvious that there was no real defence. The Bench, after a short deliberation, stated, through the Chairman, that Mis Jenkins would be fined 10s. and costs. As to the case against David Jenkins they had decided to dismiss it, and they hoped he would take warning t-iat, if ho proceeded further in the course which the evidence had out- lined, the conseqneuces would probably bi serious to him. The case against Stephen Je-ikins would also be dismissed. As complainant wa-i a schoolmaster, and as the serious allegation against himself, if left unnoticed, might be serious to him th i Bench wished it to be known that they did not c nsider there was any ground for the accusation taat ho was under the influence of drink. At the same court, Mr E. J. Evans, Cnwcybireut, summoned a domestic servant named Davies for breach of contract and claimed .£1 damages. Mr Evaus explained that defendant had run away from his employ, and that he took that case more be- cause the mother and friends of the girl declared her to be unmanageable. Really, he did not wish for the damages, but the service. Judgment was given against the girl, who did not appear.

THE ABERYSTWYTH CORN AND GENERAL MARKET COMPANY. FIRST ANNUAL SHOW. The first annDal Show, in connection with the Corn and General Market Company, of poultry, citese, and butter, was held on Tuesday on tho very con- venient premises of the lalbot Hutd, and' was a conspicuous success in ove-y respect. The cum- mi'ttO making t ie arrangements, who are les-erving of the highest praise, were as follow :—Mes:-rs it. Dough ton (mayor), Thomis GriFitiis. R. Mor-an, Edward Evans, Joan Thomas, Edward Ellis, E. P. Wynne, R. Northey, J. Morgan, J.P., E. R. Gyd,, D. M. Davies and John Richards (treasiirer,), and Rufus Williams, and T. W. Powell (secretaries). The judging, which began at one o'clock, and was satisfactorily performed, was undertiken by Mr George Treharne, Carmarthen (in the dairy classes), and Mr R. Lloyd, Portmadoc, the author of several books on poultry, and Mrs Phillips, Chirbury. Shropshire (in the poultry clashes). As t,) the dairy produce the judge dec artd the sho w to be a gr. at. success in both the quality and number of the ex- hibits. The basket outUr was very good, and the ■••ask a li: tie less so. There were about 40 exhibits in the former section, and 15 in the latrer. The I supply of cheese in quality was everything that could be wished, being superior to th; ordinary skim. The! e were between 80 and 90 bask, t each ci ntun ing a dozen eggs, which were exceeding well ararig- d and were generally a ere ut to the chow. As to t::e poultry exhibits, the geeaewerea very strong class, an'1 some were really splendid, but a fe.v Lad to be disqualified, because they showed no knowledge of the art of trussing. The turkeys generally Wt;ro nl-o very .ood, many of the.'pairs beinsc quite fit for any show. The ducks also were a commendable lot, but here again the judges had to debar some exhibits—for in- stance, numbers 4,5, 7, and 11—as the trussing was unfinished. Amongst the fowls, the first was a very fine pair and quite deserved the prize, but the heads and necks would great y have improved their appear. ance had they bem "withdrawn." The second and third were also a very goo i couple, showing a lot of the Dorking type, with plenty of meat and fine in bore. The show was opened to the general public by Mrs Vaughan Davies, who was received by, amongst others. Mrs A. J. Hughes, wife of the Tuwn clerk, and Mr Vaughan Davies, M.P., also evinced I ia nter- est the proceedings by his presence during the a'tar- iioon. There was a large attendance of the public. The following is a list of the prize winners CASK, TUB, OR CROCK OF BUTTER. 1 Mr David Jenkins, Blaenpeunal 2 Mr Davies, Blaenancellau 3 Mr F. R. Robers h.c. Mr David Morgan, Navy Hall BASKKT OF SIX POUNDS OF BUTTER. 1 Margaret Jones, Glyn Villa 2 lilack Lion, Llanrhystyd 3 Mr W. H. Palmer WELSH CHEESE. 1 Mrs Davies, Frondeg 2 Mr D. Jones, Trefedlin h.c. Mary Jones, Parityfedwen TRUSSED TURK ST. 1 Mr Richard Davies, Llwyngronwyn 2 Mr Evan Evans, Tanrallt 3 Mrs James, Doiybont v.h.c Mr Glitheroa TRUSSED GOOS-. 4 P^CC^-en 2 MjoYvft 'Y^isberllan, Llanilar 3 ^l<e>iLwen r. Mr* ^^wyngronwyn. V.h.c. jlliams, Llan, and Mr .Varmer's Arms h.c, Mrs Wylieriog c. Mr T PAIR TRUSSED FOWLS. 'A's Mary Davies, Penbank «4- Mr Jones, Cefnllwynpiod ,:0 3 Mr E. Edwards, Cross, Clar ich r. Mr Edwards, Nantsiriol v.h.c Mrs Bluck h.c. Mr T. Davies, Wylieriog Miss Morris, Pontgoch. Gwladys Powell. PAIR OF DUCKS. 1 Mr Jenkins, Fr ngoch 2 Eliza Evans, Rock House 3 Mary Jones, Figure Four r Mrs Jones, M.oelifor v.h.c. Ellen Jones, Llangeitho Law is Williams M. Evans, Larnpcter BASKET OF DOZEN EGGS. 1 Mrs Elizabeth Koyle, Penrhyncooh 2 L. James, Brynyroheu h.c. Mary Jones, Figure Four DINNER. An excellent dinner was provided a.t the Talbot Hotel, by Mr and Mrs Ruins Williams, when the company included—The Mayor (Mr R. Doughton), in the chair, Mr A. J. Hughes, vice-chair mau, Mr Tom Grit'itus, Dr Ila ris, Councillor Wynne, Mr Isaac liopkinn, Mr Dunda.s, Mr Bcarne, Mr R. C. Richardes, Mr D. Jenkins, Blaenpennal, Mr Northey, Mr R. K. Jeukius, Mr W. H, Morgan, Mr Edward Evaus, Mr John Morgan, I.aura-pltce, Mr John Richards, Mr D. M. Danes, Mr T. Kilvington, Mr B. Griffiths, Mr J. D. Spencer, Mr H. Morgan, Mr C. Massey, Mr P. Lobb, Mr E. Ellis, Mr John Morgan. "Observer," Mr E. H. Gyde, Mr T. Johnes, Mr T. Fear, Mr W. A. Green, Mr T. E. Salmon, Mr S. Glithero The Mayor proposed the loyal t ust^, which were h artily accepted. The Mayor and Coiporatu.-n Were given by Mr Roderick Richardes, and responded to by the MUyor and Councillor Griffiths. Mr Dundas pro- posed, and Mr Gydo responded to, the tua-t of the Town and Trade. The Ag icultu^al Indus-try was proposed by Dr Harries, ana Yir Richardes acknow- ledged. Mr H, arne gave success to the;Agricultural Show, and Mr Richard Morgan responded The Mayor propos d a vote of thank-, to the Offic als or the Show, which was acknowledge.! by Mr D. M. Davies, and Dr Harries.) The Pres8, the Ho it and Hostess, an t the chairman were also duly honoured. During the evening songs were given by Mr Brodie Gr ffiths, M r Dundas, Mr Bearne, Mr G1 therce, Dr Harrries, and Mr Wilkinson.

DEATH OF THE REV. W. EVANS, ABERAYKON. The Rev William Evans, Aberaymn, the oldest In. dependent minister in Wales, died on Tuesday morning.

THE PENRHYN QUARRY DISPUTE. FAILURE OF NEGOCIATIONS. The negociations undertaken by the Board of Trade have failed, owing, it is svid, to the refusal of Lord Penrhyn to meet on conditions acceptable to the men. His Lordship refuses to allow a representative of the Board of Trade to be present, and stipulated that I either the interpreter nor the shorthand writer should be crawn from the mer oismissed. He also made it a condition that none uf the men diamiased BhouJd take partin the ioteyyiew,

THE ABERNANT COLLIERY DISASTER, The bodies of John Jenkins and Thomas Jenkins, father and son, were recovered from the flooded Abernant Colliery this morning. Four other bodies remain in the pit.

FIRE AT EARL RUSSELLS' BUNGA- LOW. Earl Russell's riverside bungalow, Amber- bey Cottage. Maidenhead, was almost totally destroyed by fire this morning.

H A [t MOD Til, PETTY SESSIONS:—At these sesai-ns on Fri lay, Dr H. J. I loyd presi ling, two lads n:.¡,m"d PtJLPf Hughes, and Edward Price, surrendered tJ t.heir ba'l on the charge of having placed a stone weighing l3lb. on the ra. tway, near P.jndwnen crossing on the night of the 7tn inst. As tb3 resale of a trial which extended over several hours, they were found not guilty.

NO. 1, TERRACE ROAD. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. MR J. J. GRIFFITHS has received instructions from David Robi-rts, Esq., to sell by Auction at the Commercial Hotel the leasehold building site situate at the coruer of Terrace roa i and Rail,vay Terrace, and opposite the Railway station, having a irontage of 18 feet in IVrrace Road, d,.¡d in Railway Terrace of 36 feet. Arrangements have be,n made with the Town Council for the extension of the 1; ase for 75 years, at an annual payment of £3 U,d 3d. Im- mediate possession can be obtained. PRINTING PRINTING 1 o r*; M E-t Z M « Bills Bills Bills BTlls Bill-Heads Cards Cards Cards Cards Address Cards Pamphlets Pamphlets Pamphlets Pamphlets Pamphlets, Pamphlets Testimonials Testimonials Testimonials Testimonials Handbills. Handbills Memorandum Notes Memorandum Notes Memorandum Notes Memorandum Notes MemorialNotes and Cards All kinds of General Printing Executed with Neatness, Accuracy, and Despatch, at the "OBSERVER"OFFICE

BIRTHS. EDWARDS.—December 6th,at Penbont, Llanndeiniol, the wife of Mr Evan Edwards, of a son, EVANS.—December 20th, at the Vicarage, Llanfi- hangei-y-Oreuddyn, the wife of the Rev J. P. Evans, vicar, of a. Eon. MARRIAGES. BOWEN—HUGHBS. — 19th December, by license, at Saron chapel, Llanbadarn, by the Rev W. Jones, Mr W. Bowen, Aberystwyth, to Miss E. Hughes, Llanbadarn. DAVIES-DAVIES.-18th December, by;licence, at St Paul's chapel, Aberystwyth, by the Kev J. Humphreys, pastor, in the presence of the Rev W. Jones, registrar, Mr D. Davies, Pwllmawr, Borth, to Miss M. Daniel, London place, Borth. EDWARDS—KDWAKDS.—December 18th, at Ysbytty Ystw) th Church, by the Rev John Jones, M.A., vicar, Mr Joseph Edwards, Hendrefelen, to Miss Margaret Elwards, [daughter of Mr Richard Edw.irds, Tulfryn. JENKINS—WILLIAMS.—23rd December, at the Bethel Baptist chapel, Abcrystwyth, by the pastor, Rev J. A. Morris in the presence of the registrar, Rev W. Jones, Mr T. M. Jenkins, Salem, Penrbyn- coeh, to Miss E. A. Williams, of this town. JENKINS—EVANS.—At the Register office, Aberyst. wyth, befere Mr Tom Mcrgan, Pontrhydygroes, deputy registrar, Mr Tudor Jenkins, Treodrhiw. newydd, Tret'eiriu, to Mfes Jane Evans, Talybont. LLOYD-J ONES.-18th December, at the English Presbyterian chapel, Aberystwyth, by licence, by the Rev W. Jones, Mr T. Lloyd to Miss S. J. Jones, both of Penparke. LEwis—WILLIAMS.—19th December, by licence, at the register office, Aberystwyth, before the Rev W. Jones, registrar, Mr H. Lewis, Cnwch Coch, to Miss E. Williams, North parade, Aberystwyth. RICHAKDS—EDWARDS.—ISth December, by licence, at the register office, Aberystwyth, before the Rev W. Jones, registrar, Mr J. Richards to Miss C. Edwards, both of Llanbadarn Upper. ROWLAND—SHERWOOD.—December ;Qth, at St. Gabriel's Church, Pimlico, London, by the Rev Arthur W. Yeatman, Mr John Rowland, sanitary inspector, Gosrinan, to Nurse Jane Sherwood, of the University College Hospital, London. WiLMAMa—JONES.—December 23rd, at Dyffryn Chapel, Goginan, by the Rev John Wiliiams, minister, before Mr Tom Morgan, deputy registrar, Mr Thomas Williams. Port Talbot, to Mies Mary Louisa Jones, Miners Villa, Goginan. DEATHS. DA VIES.—December 20th, aged 65, at High-street, Mr John Davies, marine engineer. JONEs.-December 17th, aged 30, at Quern.'s-road, Mr William Edward Jones, draper's assists t. LLOYD.-On December 18th, aged 6yeKrs, "t Naut Eos cottage, John Hughes Lloyd,son of Mr Hugh Lloyd, land agent. PRYSB.—December 19th, aged 38,'at Farmer's Arm Mary, wife of Mr John Pryce, Inn-keeper. THOMAS.—December loch. nged 7 years, at Pentre- bont, Llanychaiarn, Thomas, son of Mr James Thomas, butcher. HEADSTONES, CROSSES, MONUMENTS, ÅJrD MURAL TABLETS, IN GRANITE, MARBLE, SLATE STONE. MONUMENTS RESTORED & RE-LETTERED and every description of MONUMENTAL WORK EXECUTED. BiTtVifM Fail. HOSKING A MILLER, UAMJUD.&M -lp-: won" ■MB fNH iMMWWll:

TO OUR READERS. We must apologise to our readers for the brief reports which we are obliged to publish this week, owing to the exceptional pressure of advertisements. In a. week or two, however, we shall be able io meet ali dunands, in the usual way.

CHRISTMAS SHOWS. The tradespeople of Aberystwyth are making an unusually good display this year, in every department. Particulars will be found in our advertising columns. The show of Poultry, Butter, Cheese, Eggs, &c., held at the Talbot Hotel yard, on Tuesday, under the auspices of the Corn Market Company, was successful beyond expectation. The show was formally opened by Mrs Yaughan Davies. There was also an excellent show at Phillip's Hall, to-day (Wednesday;,

NEWS AND OBSERVATIONS ORIGfNAL AND SELECTED. Professor THOMAS H. MIDDLETON, B.Sc., Unirersity College, Aberystwyth, has been appointed examiner in agriculture at Edin- burgh University for a period of four yeamrs A woman in London was remonstrated with the other day by a policeman for singing aloud in the street, and she insulted him by caying that he was no better than a dirty County Councillor," which was too bad of her. For both offeuces she was fined half-a- crown. In 1895 there were 189,700.000 tons of coal raised in the United Kingdom, which was sold at an average price of 6s. per ton. The total output of iron ore last year was 12,615,414 tons, an increase of 248,106 tons as compared with 1894. The number of deaths from accidents in mines and quarries was 1,096. The eighty-eighth annual Poor-rate return for the year ended at Lady Day, 1895, shows that the total amount of poor-rates raised dur- ing the year for all purposes, including the sums contributed by Government in lieu of poor-rates, was £ 19,063,893. an increase of < £ 1,320/229 on the preceding year. Of the amount raised £10,3:!6,241 was paid to local authorities other than poor-law authorities. Including the above expenditure, but exclud- ing that defrayed out of loans and payments other than contributions under precepts to other local authorities, the total sum spent was £ 21,492,911. The principal items of the expenditure on the relief of the poor and purposes connected therewith were:—In maintenance, £ 2,216,231; and outrelief f 2,530,574; maintenance of lunatics in asylams or licensed houses, < £ 1,502,400; workhouse or other loans re-paid and interest theron, £ 697,544; salaries and rations of officers and superannuation allowances, £ 1,566,952; other expenses, £1,252,904; total, £9,866,605. Mr EDWARD P. MATHERS, of South Africa, has issued an admirable railway map of South Africa, extending as far north as the twelfth degree of latitude, and therefore in- cluding the Blantyre district, where a Zulu raid has just been reported. The map is on a large scale, and the different countries are printed in colours. All the railways are dis- tinctly marked, as well as the projecte lines, and all the towns and stations are given. During the recent troubles we constantly wished for such a map, so as to be able to follow intelligently the different movements. The Times Atlas is admirable in its way, but the back ground is so dark and heavy that it is practically useless without a powerful mag- nifying glass. It is worthy of note that there is not a single railway in German S. W. Africa, nor in the Angola Colony of the Portugese further north. The map, folded, and in stiff covers, is sold at the low price of sixpence, and may be ordered from the local booksellers, or be had direct from the office of South Africa, 39, Old Broad Str- London, E.C. 'l'ht' Councillor;- of TraJe fo" quir^ *■ V SITAOUUO; „ -r — V oi «,-L «nnout inviting the Town Council to be reptesented. The Councillor evidently does not know that the Town Council carried on all its negociations with the Board clandestinely, not even allowing all the members of the Council to know what was being done. The Council only complained when the Board of Trade instituted an inqniry with the view of finding out what the ship and boat owners and the fishermen had to say with respect to the matter.

LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS. Bes ACCIDENT.—On Saturday afternoon the horse attached to the Talbot Hotel bus, whilst standing un- attended in front of the railway station, suddenly dartad off on the approach of the traiu. The bus, however, had scarcely been dragged twenty yards, when it over-tnrned. The windows were smashed, but no other perceptible damage was done. MAKKIAGE.—»he marriage was solemnized at the Church of All Souls, Langhatn-place, London, W. b the Rev T. itoberts, M.A., R.N., (brother-in-law o the bridegroom), assisted by the Rev Canon Aitchin' son, M.A. (rector of the parish), and the Rev. J. Hunter Robertson, M.A., Wimbledon, between Mr R. M. Edward, only son of the late Mr Robert Edward, J.P., Brynawel, Aberystwyth, and Mrs Thomas, of the Tower, near Llani?ollyn, North Wales, and htep-son of the late Mr W. H. Thomas, solicitor aud town clerk of Aberystwyth, and Ada, second daughter of Mr T, O.tPugh, Kingsbury, St. Albans, and Home Park, Surbiton. The bride, who was given away by her father, WAS attired in a trained gown of ivory white satin duchesse, handsomely trimmed with pearl embroidery, chiffon, and orange blossoms her tulle veil, .worn over a wreath of -.range blossoms, was fastened by a diamond crescent, the gift of the bridegroom. She carried a shower bouqnet of stephanotis, orchids, lilies of the valley, and ocher choice flowers, also the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids were Misses Agues and Lilian Pugh (sisters of the bride), Miss Roberta Edward (sister of the bridegroom), and Miss Gertrude Newington. i'lu ir costumes consisted of croam s-srge, trimmed with wuite Irish poplin and golden brown beaver, an I they wore Gainsborough hats of black velvet' trimmed with black f athersand large paste buckles! They carried shower bouquets of scar et geraniums and autumn leaves which, with gold bracelets, were the gift of the bridegroom. The be-t mau was the Rev J. Rowland Jones, B.A. (cousin of the bridegroom). After the ceremony a reception, to which one hundred and ti ty guests were invited, was held at 39 Margaret strea Gavendish.squard. Later in the afternoon the hippy pair left en route for the Continent, where the honeymoon wiil be spent. The bride's travelling costom < was a tailor-made dress of myrtle green cloth sable muff and necklet, and a large green felt hat trimmed with satin and coqua feathers. The wedding c.ke and refreshments were supplied by Messrs W. and G. Buzzard, Oxford-street. The presents were exceedingly num rous and chotc NATIONAL SCHOOLS.—The Diocesan Inspector's report has bten issue', but .has not been setit to as for publication. Parents and others interested must consult the vicar. THE LATE ABERYSTWYTA HERO.—The Mayor (Councillor it, Dougbt jn) has informed us that he will take steps to raise a fund for the purpose of erecting a monument to the late William Lewis immediately after the Christmas holidays. ENGLISH BAPTIST CHAPEL.—On Friday, January 1st, a tea meeting will be held at this chapel, aid afterwards there will be a special treat in the form of a lecture, by Miss Marianne Farningham, entitled At Home and not at Home." The proceeds will go towards the liquidation of the chapel debt. SALE OF WORK.—On Thursday afternoon, at 3 o'clock in connection with the Ladies'HomeMissions Society, which is a branch of the AJditi nat Carates' Society, a sale of work was held in the Old Assembly booms. There was also anoth r attraction in the form of a Christmas tree. The proceedings, which con- tinued until 8 o'clock, were very successful through- oat, a fact which was principa ly due to Mrs B. E. Morgan, the secretary. The stall-holders were as follow :—Mrs Morgan, Nantceino, Mrs E. P. Wynne, Miss Wynne, Miss Gilbertaon, Miss Gwynne, Miss Yaughan Rees, Miss Purton, Mrs Protheroe, Miss Oomotberlay, Mrs Curtice Morgan. The Rev J. H. Farmer, curate, and Mr B. E. Morgan also kindly lent assistance. Those who are in want of good value for their money, and a large stock to select from would do well to go to J. Walter Evans, 19 Ur. at Darkgate- street, who is now showing a splendid selection of new goods for the present season. New overcoats, to fit all ages, iu a variety of qualities. Special attention given to boys' clothing. Girls' and ladies' jackets in the newest styles, flannels, blankets, and household gooda of tivery description. A call will be esteemed a favour; orders per post promptly attended to, REWARDED BY THE GERMAN EMPEROR.—Some- time ago the steamship Kirkby, at present on its way from Savannah, and of which Mr George Corfield, 11, Prospect-street, is aa engineer, when Bremen bound, from Wilmington, came across tha German ship Bremerhaven, of Gestarmude, in distress. At the risk of th r lives the captain and men of the Kirkby rendered the German thip a most important service, with th? r isul1; that oa their ntura t) England they nre to be tho rcc pintits of substantial presents from the G r(Q<),a Emperor. His Majesty has sent to the Board of I'ra'ie gold watches for the captain and mi'e- .£10 for the stoker, < £ 25 for each of the se i- men, and 92 ior the cook. INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION BOARD.—Th? monthly meeting of the B art of Governors wAs held on Friday at rno 'n. when there were present-Alderman Peter June- oiii'rm.vi. Mss Vnoghan Davies, Miss Fryer, the tivv T. Lt-ri, I)r Sn-ipe, Messrsltobert Ellis, John Evans, H. Uiohar i-, I) ivid Samuel (head master), and -'amuel Evans (clerk).—Ihe minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed, amongst the corres- pondence reid was a letter from the Science and Art Department, to which the Clerk was instructed to reply that the Boa d desired the Science and Art Ex- amination to be held in June.—Mr Evan Edwards, the Laurels, wrote intimating his intention to sell the field now usel by the College students and the Artillery, and suggesting the joint pnrohase by the school authorities and the bodies already named.—It was resolved to writes to Mr Edwards, thaf., owing to their financial position, the Board ceuld not consider the qntstion of purchase at the present time.—A lett.r was read from Mr A. C. Humphreys-Owen, M.P., chairman of the Central Welsh Board of Inter- mediate Education, forwarding a copy of a resolution passed by that body on December 12th, calling at- tention to the great educational importance of intro- ducing the Wtlsh language as a subject of instruction in all schools in Welsh-speaking districts.—The Clerk was instru-ed t) reply acknowledging the receipt of the resolution, and informing the Board that Welsh air. ady occupied a prominent position in the school curriculum.—The Finance Committee r^commendeo the payment of bills (including salaries for the term), am iu ting tJ £ 228 9s lid, and the rport was adopted.—The Visiting Committee (Messrs John Evans and Robert Ellis) reported that they had given orders for the preparation ot two class rooms for science teaching, and recommended th\t a woman be employed to clean the school premises 7s'd per week during the months when fire was required and 5s at other times.-Dr Snape and Mr K. Richards were appointed a visiting committee for the month and afterwards the headmaster submitted a new time tible. which became necessary on the appointment of Mr Dewi Ellis as science master, and it was approved of.-A long discussion ensued upon the a.mount of work demanded from the pupils after school hours, and ultimately the headmaster was r quested to re- port on the subject of home lessons to tha next meet- ing.—Thonextttrmwa-iSxedto commence on Jan. 12th.-A re quisition for book", station ry, and school furniture, presented by the headmaster, was referred to tho Visiting Committee, with power to obtain what they deemed necessary.—Before the meeting con- cluded, the Clerk announced that the term of office of the School Board representatives wouli expite on February 1st, and explained the steps he was bound to take to eiest their successors. COALS.-Capt Doughton has a very large stock of Ceal on hand, at the Rbeidol Coal Yar t, South road which will be d-spos-id of at moderate rates. Free burning coal, 16.. per ton; best Newport, 20s. DELICIOUS MAZAWATTEE TEAS IOA XMAS. I- These Delicious Teas are packed for the Christmas traie in 3-lb. Floral Boxe*, so that they can be orderd by customers in a form suitable for rel" Presents. The custom r, o Hign-ciass Maza- waitee in London as ^"r^m<ta Presents has greatly incrnas -d during years, a »d we are quit-5 sure that the PrefV boxes which ar* anpSiiod w.ll ensure he December sale. P The design of t f ah-^JvkrfcSccha be,'lg qa'te 8ea" sonable, is o arciotjc character, and the re- production v 'nod in a full scale of colon- bti. of Mazawattee in r" 'f at la 2s, 2s 4d, they make exquisite epackets are removed azaivatiee in Kand^ *«-■" nvftm. 6' b",a"d 10"l|>. M„houtEe.'„\8 ''O1? naC *^25 to the .0% rt-« j jr distribution amongst )\. f\,f\ Uaabee°cal B .6<JI'IND THE POST-OFFICE.—All those who deoiro their Christmas cards, &c., to be delivered on Christmas Day must post them early on Thurs- day, otiiOrw.se they may not be de!ivered until Friday. The post-office oiffcials will .i « all they can but tue trams wiil not wait even for th-jm. ENTERTAINMENT.—On Christmas evening a grand Bonceri will be given in the Pier ravilion, when the Ab rystwyth United Brass Band, Mus L zz e Austin, H.A.M., Dowlais, and the litieidol United Juvcniie choir will take part. The ui a.r will be taken bj Alderman Peter Jones, J.P. CONCERT.—At Puillip's Hall, in place of the eisteddfod, which has been postponed, a grand con- cert will be held on Christmas night wneu Miss Ciara Aldersley, Bristol, Madame Fisher, London, Mr W. Trevor Evans, Morriston, and several wed-known local artistes wil take part. ANNUAL KNTERTAINMKNT.—At the Congrega- tional Church the annual Outer.ainmtt.t will be held •jn Christmas night, when leading amateurs of trie town and neighbourhood have consented to take part. FUNERAL OF AN ODD.FELLOW. -On Tuesday a^tornoon ihe remains were interred at Llauoadarn churchyard of Mr William E. Jones, draper, Troed- ybryn House, who died on the 17th, attr a long illness. The Kev Prebendary Will ams and the Hev rJbeu Jones, officiated. Thu funeral was attended by a number of members of the Temple of Love Lodge, who formed a procession. The deceased was a P.G. of the Lodge. A WEDDING PRESENT.—The choir of Holy Trinity Church are going to present Miis M. E. Pryce with a handsome tea and coffee tervice on the occasion of her marriage with Mr Edward Williams, of Oswestry. The marriage wiil take place on Saturday, at Trinity Church. SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.-We understand that Mr G. Croydon Marks proposes to give an evening ent r- tainment to all the Sunday School children of the town at the Royal Pier Pavilion, on Friday, January 8th. Fifteen bundred tiokets have been printed, and no one need be left out. J.ø:WELJ.I!.Ry.-(l'or first class Jewellery, Ac., call at the sjnop of Edward Vau^han Kees, Working Lapidary, and Gold and iSilver Smith, .t, King street, near toe College. Repairs done on the shortest notice.

COLEMAN'S WINCAR»IS. COLEMAN'S WINCARNIS. 4,000 MEDICAL MEN have sent testimonials in its favour. Sold in Botilas, 2s 9d and 4s 6d everywhere.

BOROUGH M -L (i ISTRATk;S'COURT. WEDNESDAY. Before the Mayor (R. Doughton, Esq.), Thomas Hugh Jones, Thomis Griffiths, C. M. Williams, George Davis, R. J. Jones, aid John Lewis, Esqrs. FIGHTING IN THE STREET. Daniel Edwards, High-street, and John Bennison. Penmaesglas-road, wore charged by P.S. Phillips with obstructing the street by fighting near the Town Clock. Bennison pleaded that it was only a bit of a barney," l ach defendant was fined 2s 61, including costs. DKUNK AND DISORDERLY. John Jenkins,Mill-s reet,was charged byP.C.Powell with being drunk and disorderly on December 19th and fined 2s 6d, including costs. BREAKING THE SABBATH. A Dawson, Edward Boyce, and Morgan Jones, Tre- fechan, were summoned by P.C. gdwardsfor kicking footba 1 ia the street, tho offence taking place on San. j day. December 20th, One of the defendants said they were not playing 1 football; it was a two-penny ball (laughter). The Clerk Isn't that a football? Each defendant was fined Is. I

PUBLICATIONS. The interesting features of Harper's Magazine" for January include a continuation of Da Maurier's serial', The Martian," a paper on Portugese Pro- g ess in Louth Africa, Literary Landmarks from liome, Science at the beginning of the Century, &e. 1 Tho illustrations are, as usual, of the best olass. 1 -T—— 4

A STIMULATING, SUSTAINING CU1 —MADE INSTANTLY. J A small spoonful of Cadbury's Cocoa, with boil- i ing water or milk wi-Li j make a large breakfast cup the most delicious, d) ( gestible, absolutely pun c Sm3 lk&^ nourishing cocoa, of JL the neatest strength and « finest flavour, entirely free ,l &oft my adniixtum

LLANFARIAN. GENEROUS GIFT.—Mr and Mrs Vaughan Davies, of Tanybwloh, have given this year again their annual fifty pounds to Mr It. Richards, B.A., of G wadelin, to be distributed amongst.the poor of Llan- farian, Penparke and Trefechan. This good act speaks for itself. The fifty pounds wiil greatly help the needy. Several pairs of blankets and other necessaries can be bought with them. The poor wish to the lady and gentleman success, happiness and long life. A friend in need is a friend indeed."— Mr and Mrs Davies have also distributed .£36 among the poor at Borth to relieve the distress they sus- tained by the recent storm.—Over 300 children of the district were enter ained to tea, &c., at Tanybwlch on Monday.—CORRESPONDENT. Epps's COCOAINB.-Cocoa-Nib Extract. (Tei-like).—The "hoicfst roasted nins (bvokt-n up beans) of the n dural Coco*, on being subjected to powerful hydraulic pi essure, give fn th their excess of oil, leaving for use » finely flavoured powder.— Cocoaine." a pioduct whch, when prepared wiih boiling water, has the consistence 01 tea, 01 which i is now beneficially taking the place wi,h many. Its active principle being a i gentle nerve sdmulant, supplies the nefded energy without unduly exciting the system Sold only in tins, by Grocets, labelled "James Epp. and Cc,, Ltd., Homoeopathic QbMBifty London," <

MR. DAVID PHLLIPS' POULTRY SHOW. Mr David Phillips, with his usual enterprise, held a poultry and dairy show at Phillips' Hll this (Wed- nesday) afternoon, when tie exhibit were of excel- lent quality and there was a good f tteu lance of the gever 11 public. The judging was kindly undertaken by the following ]a.dies —Misa Williams, Wallog, the Mayoress (Mrs Kobert Dongnton), Mrs Thomas Hugh Jones, Mrs Hopkins, Mrs Richard a, Mrs Lloyd, l'ort and street, Mrs Cu tice Morgan, Miss U. Davies, Terrace road, Mrs Rea, Mrs Garner, Mrs Smith, Brynymor, Mrs Lewis Griffiths. Mrs H. P. Edwards, Mrs Lioy.l, Pen^liis r >ad, and Miss Owen, North parade. The prize winners w, re as follows :— TURKKYS. 1 Mr R. Fear 2 Mr K. Davies, Llwyngronw. 3 Mr Jenkins, Frongoch Dairy. GEESE. 1 Mr Jenkins, Frongoch Dairy 2 Mr Davies. Fron<ieor 3 Mr R Fear DUCKS. 1 Mr Davies, Moeli/or 2 Mrs Margaret Jo es. Figure Four EGGS. 1 Mr John Royle, Penrhiwgoch BUTTER. 1 Mr Edwards, Nantsyriol 2 Mr D. Jones, Trefedlin FOWLS. 1 Mr Edwards, Nantsiriol 2 Name did not transpire 3 Mrs Mary Davies, Penbank As the show was taking place as we were about to go to press our report is necessarily a short one.

THE DEVIL'S BRIDGE RAILWAY. The local Parish Council has passed a reso- lution to communicate with Sir James Szlumper with the view of ascertaining to what extent the Company are prepared to meet the population on the north side of the river. It is hoped that it will not be necessary to formally oppose the Bill in Parliament.