The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

Don't you enjoy your Breakfast? BACON not what it used to be ? Ah, well! try REA'S. IF L-1 I Full brardec't ) HARRIS' (not unbranded) BACON. CHOICEST SMOKED. ———————————————— Farm-cured Yorkshire (Unsmoked) Bacon. „ Hams. Sausages-" Golden Pastures" Brand (Made from the Pork of Dairy-fed Berkshire Pigs), Per Q-i- Found. 2 "Golden Pastures" Butter (The Produce of the finest Pastures in the World). Price this week 1/4 Per Pound. REA'S STORES, ABERYSTWYTH.

TREGAROM. DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION.—IT SE,P"L^- VX^ likeiv there will be a hotly.cmtested election for the parish of Caron Lower, there being five cand- dates already ia the field nIL* Moaarq the old members see re"e jC 'j' Rofi~ p D. J. Williams, J.P.. Abereoed, and Rees Evans, Chapel-street, while the three new candidate* J *v,» field are the Messrs J. Jones, monumental mason; E. H. Bebb CamerW and William Rees, Tynlon3, Llanio, late Waenlawr, near this town, who represented the parish on the Council and Board of Guardians for many years. Other candidates may yet appear. OBITUARY.—The death took place on St. David a Day at Currier-rtreet of Mrs Mary Thomas, widow of Mr David Thomas, shoemaker, who wa3 well. known throughout this district as a most faithful member and deacon of the Wesleyan Church. Deceased was a daughter of the late Calvinistic Methodist and divine, Mr John Richards, of Llanddewi Brefi. She was seventy-seven years of age, and has lefc seven grown-up children to mourn their los, two of whom, Messrs Jonathan Thomas, Market square, and David Thomas, Cambrian House, are widely known m the surrounding district. The interment tookplace on Wednesday last at the Calvinistic Methodist Burial Grouni, the Rev Morgan Evans, pastor, officiating. MONTHLY MARKET. The monthly market was held on Tuesday last, an,1 proved to be more suc- cessful than was anticipated. Good prices were obtained for cattle, and twenty-seven truck loads were sent away. A great effort is being made these days by farmers in the district to terminate the existence of the markets by selling their beasts to dealers who go about the country to buy when- ever they require the same for,the markets of English towns. Between February market and the one on Tuesday last, twenty four truck loads of c,ttle and pigs have bepn despatched by the M. &. M. Rail- way from Tregaron to various parts of the country. These were all sold between the two markets. When local dealers pick out the best cattle of the country in this way, without their being exhibited in the market, it, does not seem likely that dealers from Yorkshire, Lancashire, Warwickshire, Glamorgan, and other parts, will continue to attend the Tregaron markets very long. Farmers have already killed the pig markets with their own hands. Now they are aiming at the cattle market, and will, most pro- bably, kill it also in a few years. To talk about the establishment of new horse fairs is nonsense, for it would only provide more work for the executioners. TEMPERANCE —The member" of Oaron Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Templars met on Tuesday evening, March 5th, when the at tendance was undoubtedly the largest of tne season, all the available seats in the Town Board School being occupied, Chief Templar E. Caronian Evans presided and the following excellent pro- gramme had been provided for the evening Duett, Misses Ellie Jones and Lena Edwards (Lampeter), County School recitation, "Hela Wyneb Potes fy Hun Mr Will Hopkins (Esgermaeti), County School; SODS, Miss M. E. Jones, Pleasant-place; recita.tion, Joseph T. Jones (Peruwch), County School; recitation, Master Johnny Williams (Liac- geitho), County School song, Dewch Frndyr y Gvtem," Master D. Morgan Rees (Bont), County School; dialgue, The Needle and Pin," Misses Lizzie Davies and M. Williams, Brenig View song, "Llewellyn Eto'm Fwy," Mr Dick Jones, County School address, Mr Herbert Davies, Birch Hill recitation, Mr J hn Thomas, Penuwch address. Mr T. Hughes Davies The temperance hymn, A Llaeswn in Ddwylaw (Llwyn On), sung by the lodge brought the meeting to a close. ENTERTAINMENT—A popular eutertamment was given at the Town Board School on Friday evening, March 1st, by the members of the Literary and Debating Society. Considering the numerous concerts^ eisteddfodau, and other meetings of similar character held in the town and the sur- rounding district, the attendance on this occasion was most satisfactory. The dramatic performance in the latter part of the programme undoubtedly I m fnfTptlier a 'arge number of those present. t o*°»PAi Mr W. J. W««hou.e, B C L., president of the Society for the season. Miss Foulkes acted as accompanist The a*. Toilers Miss Morgan, Talbot Hotel gle «Bedd y dyu tylawcf." Glee Party rotation Araeth ein Llyw Olaf," Mr T. H. Richards, County Siihool Ug, The Co« Clover," Miss Patsey Jones, Lion.Hotel comic aonp Mr 0 D. Rees, Giaugro dual soru,, Lloer yn codi," Mr D.J..lone, and M.,» Morg.a Talbot Hotel PiAnoforte duett, Alisi Foulkes, 1:T_L_noO. f'lnA.rtette. County School, and Mr Watorhoi.se «0,a Pro Nobi«," Mi« C.«. j-'jjj Hotel, and friends recitation. Mo ry Jgle David Jones, Glanyraton song, of Erin," Miss Jones, Crown & Anchor, g "Iaith yr Adar," Glee Party, conducted (in the absence of Mr D. Thomas, Cambrian House) by Mr DbT jo=e« Ihe,econd p.rt of the programme consisted of a dr.matio performance, entitled by .he Mi.seiNanoy Morgan, Talbot Hotel Annie Foulkes, County School; B<ifsie Morgan, Albion House M*ry. London House; and Messrs W. J. Plas Waenfawr O. D. Raee, Giangro; tL,.d W. D. George, Emporium. A performance of this kind is quite an unusual occurrence at Tregaron, but as fAr as the majority of those present were able to judge, the various characters were given in the most successful manner. PARISH MEETING.-The annual meting of the mtpDavers of Caron-ia-Clawdd was held on Monday evening at the National School. Mr E. H. Bebb, Camerfawr, having announced his willingness to nominated as a candidate for re-election as mrish councillor, Mr Hugh Williams Dengarou, ma riitm-iusly voted to preside over the meet- was unaoim y chair> m WilHams said it duty of the ratepayers present first S°: fS Dominate candidate. for o„ the Council for the ensuing three years. Subse- quently. eighteen nomination papers were handed ?o the Chairman, but as there were but fifteen seats on the Council and none of those nominated had notified their intention of withdraw,ng their withi, reasonable time. lb.,J« 8o„e throaeh in the usual manner, the vol » oeing ie corded bv a ^ow of hands." The following ,8 f lbt of candidates who were pronounced duly :e idliven in .Ip^tical order K Hughes Bebb, Camerfawr; Evan Is^ D Pastsheriff M. J. Davies, North End P Edward,. Pe„jtre E"oa.' Albion House f°?be4' W. R- Jenkm. Su^^ ^r e Herberi W^jTneT Garde" View'; Thomas Rees, plate- lYver Bwlchyrhiw John Williams, junior, Pontargamddwr and Eioon Williams, lyhen. Blaenaeron. Five old members have been re- 0 placed by new ones and the remaining ten have been re-elected. When it was too late to be remedied, it was found that Messrs David Thomas, Cambrian Houa", and Jonathan Thomas, Market- sauare, two old members, had not been nominated. -Miss Jenkins, clerk of the Council, read the following li"t of atteadancts of members during the past two years. Twenty-five meetings were L.U Messrs E. C. Evans, 22 E. Isaac Davies, 1 «>! • Thomas Roes, platelayer, 21 E. J. Evans, tailor Doldre, IS; M. J. Davies, North End, IS F H* Beb*>, (ohairmau), 17 David Rowlands, 17 • H. • Jones, Garden View, 18 Joseph' Edwards, 14 David Thomas Cambrian TTm,«e 13* Morc&" Jamos. Camer, 12; W. R. TenkTnV Sunny HiU Hotel, 12 s Jonathan Thomas 7; J. Williams, Pontargamddwr■ 7 and David, Morgans, Bwichuewydd, 2.-The Clerk subae-| quently read a financial statement of the accounts of the Council for the past year, which showed a balance in the hands of the Treasurer of general ac- count of £ 15 lis 3d special (lighting) account, L27 14s 5d total, f43 5i Sd.-It appears, how- ever, that a few claims are still outstanding, which will materially reduce the balance before the year is ended.

LLANDYSSCL. PRESENTATION.—On Tuesday afternoon the Rev T. Pennant Phillips, Independent minister, was presented by hia congregation with an address, the sum of L224 in gold, and two volumes of "Hanes Bywyd Iesu Grist (by Tissot) as a symbol of their respect and the close affection which exists between the church and its minister, and also in recognition of his faithful and successful work in connection with the church extending over a period of 3S years. In the address a graceful tribute was also paid to Mrs Phillips, for the support the had always given her husband and her kindness and generosity to the poor being mentioned in high terms of praise. ST. DAVID'S DAY.-The usual dinner was held at the Porth Hotel on St. David's Day under the presidency of Dr E. R. Evans, Brynawel. The Chairman gave a"short history of the Patron Saint, jocularly remarking that there were no parish, district, nor county councils in the time of the Patron Saint and therefore he had to be satisfied with being a saint only. (Laughter.) The usual toasts were given and a pleasant time was spent Among these present was Mr Wheldon, manager of the N. and P. Bank, Carmarthen, who had made a special journey in order to be there. PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY, 27TH FEBRUARY. —Before J. P. V. Pryse, D. J. Lloyd, T. Davies, and J. D. Lewis, Esqrs., the Rev Tilos. Thomas, and Captain Stuart. Drunkenness.—P.C. James Lewis, Llandyssul, charged Edward Caebon and Walter Jones, College- street, Lampeter, with drunkenness.—Fined 53 and costs each. Cruelty to Animals. -Inspector Wm. Easdown charged Thomas Jones of New Inn, Pencader, with having cruelly ill-treated twenty-four fowls at Llandyssul market-The defendant appeared and pleaded guilty.—The Inspector said he was not present himself, but P.C. Lewis who would be called, remonstrated with him and asked him to untie the cord round the feet of the fowls. This he refused to do and he took them home in that condition.—The defendant's explanation to the constable was that he had lett the net which he had over the cart at home.—Defendant was severely reprimanded and fined Is and costs. Trespass in Pursuit of Game-Evan Evans, Pont- welly, Llandynsul, coal merchant; and John Evans, Half Moon, Llandyssul, innkeeper; were charged by D. Jones Lloyd, Gdfachwen, Llandyssul, gentle- man, with having trespassed in pursuit of pheasants in the daytime on Gilfachwenissaf lands on Decem- ber 20th. —Mr William Evans George, Newcastle Emlyn, appeared for the complainant, and Mr J. W. Nicholas, Llandilo, appeared for both defend- ants.—The only witness for the complainant was David Dyer, late coachman at Gilfachwen, and now of Doldowlod Hall, Radnorshire, who said that he saw both defendants with guns about 4-30 p.m. on the (lay in rjuee-tion on Gilfachwen lands. He heard gunshot anu saw smoke and was within 200 yards of defendants. They left behind them a pheasant and two macintoshes which were produced but not identified. For the defence, Mr Nbholas said he was going to prove an alibi, and evidence was called to the effect that John Evans was at Llwyn- dafydd that day and that Evan Evans was in the coal-yard all tlay.-The Bench did not consider the evidence for the prosecution strong enough and dis- missed the case.

FSBYTTY YSTWSTH. SCHOOL BOARD.—The ordinary meeting of the Board was held on Saturday, the 2nd March, there being present Dr Morgan (chiinnau), Messrs J. Rees (vice-chairman), Tnomaa Hughes, John Jones, Thomas Lewis, William Jones (attendance officer), and T. Morgan (clerk). The Cnairman not having arrived at the time of commencement, the vice- Chairman was voted to the chair. The Attendance Officer reported that the attendance was very satis- factoiy for the past week, the average being 100. The consideration and examination of the cur- riculum of the school for the ensuing year was deferred to the next meeting, the Master not hav- ing selected the science subjects. The Head Teacher submitted a list of candidates for pupil teachership. Miss Sarah Morgan, Hafodnewydd, and Mr Evan T. Richards, Llrthr, were appointed provided that they were williug to accept the terms of the Board. Attention was called to the desirability of changing the date of the meetings from the first Saturday in every month to the third Saturday in every mouth, that the latter date would be more convenient for the Tregaron Petty Sessions in the event of the Board taking legal proceedings, and thereby avoiding unnecessary trouble ot attending special meetings held for the purpose. The Board unanimously resolved to adopt the recommendation. The vice-Chairman was appointed to check the register for the months of March and April. Cheques were drawn for payments. PARISH MEETING.—The Parish Meeting for the election of parish councillors was held on the 2nd March. Mr J. Rees, Craigwen, chairman of the Parish Council, presided. The Chairman after explaining the business of the meeting, asked that nominations be handed in. But contrary to the usual custom, none had prepared for the election. Consequently forms for filling were distributed, in order to facilitate matter?. Aftpr some delay, the belated papers were returned and on being numbered, the candidates were found to be fifteen, exceeding the number to be elected by four. The Chairman asked whether any candidate desired to withdraw, and in response, Mr John Morgan, Hofodnewydd, withdrew. After a further invita- tion of withdrawal to the remaining candidates and none evincing any sign of acceptance, the names were put to the meeting, with the following result :-Dr Morgan, Mount Hazel, 21; Messrs Joseph Morgan, Tymawr 20; Edward Davies, Llwyndrain, 20; Joseph Edwards, Hendre, 20; Evan Jenkins, Llethr, 19 J. Joaes, R niwlas, 19 Jenkin Davies, Gwarddol, 18; D. W. Jenkins, School House, IS John Morgan, Blaenmarchnant, 17; J. Jenkins, Tynewydd, 16 J. Ishmael, Taugro, 15; J. Oliver, Pengraig, 6 Wilham Williams, Ysguboriau, 5; and John Evans, Pen- fft wdd, 3.-The Chairman declared the first eleven duly elected, none demanding a poll.—After this the election of two rural district councillors pro- ceeded. It was proposed and seconded that the two old members be elected, and this was agreed to. —The two members, after thanking the meeting for the honour conferred upon and the trust reposed in them, gave a brief sketch of their last term of office, and promised that they would attend to their duties to the best of their ability during their forth- coming term and endeavour to promote the welfare of their district.—A hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman was carried unanimously for the efficient and unobtrusive manner in which he had discharged he delicate duties pertaining to the chair.

THE WELSH ARMS.—The Committee appointed at the reoent meeting of Welsh Peers and members of Parliament in connection with the proposal to introduce the Welsh Arms into the Royal Standard, met .yesterday and appointed a sub-Committee, consisting of Lord Aberdare, Mr iveayon, and Mr Brynmor°Jone3, to draft the Memorial to the King upon the subject. It w intended that the Memor.a shall be signed, not merely by the Committee, but by the whole body of the Peers ana members who attended the Conference. The Committee will meet in a few days to approve the terms of the Memorial.

BORTH STORM —A good de,1 of damage was done by the sea at the back of Cla. ton House on Tuesday evening The wind had gradually risen since Sundaynight and at times bb w quite a hurricane. On Tuesday morning, between the hours of two and three, the sign of the Borth Reading Room and Library fell down and crashed through the nlate-glass window, breaking it to pieces. SCHOOL BOARD.—The attendance at this school has been very marked of late. The following pupils attended every time theschool hasbeen opened during the month of February, viz Masters J. Ll. Jones T. A. Jones, J. A. Llewellyn. W. J. Williams, W J. Jonps, W. D. Jone*, D. Davies, E. E. William", W, John Jones, Evan D. Vaughan, Enoch W. James, John E. Jones, J. W. Davies, R. P. Llewellyn, H. D. C. Willisms, John L. Williams, Thomas L. Davies, Misses Jane Jenkins, E. J. Hughes, Anna L. Williams, Mag Jenkins, Edith L. Williams, M. J. Williams, Drusilla Edwards, Florence Williams, M. Delia James, Alice M. Edwards. This is very satisfactory PARISH MEETING —A Parish Meeting for the election of parish councillors for the parish of Cyfoeth-y-Brenin was held in th" National School last Saturday evening. Mr Morris, Brynowen, chairman of the Pariah Council, in the chair. Twenty three candidates were properly nominat"d for thirteen seats. One paper was condemned, the qualification being wrongly stated. Mr Morris being a candidate, vacated the chair, and Captain John Jones, Manchester House, was unanimously elected chairman. Before voting took place a paptr was left on each form with all the names on that form written thereon. This paper was given to a person sitting on plat form as a check that no one should vote more than thirteen times. The fallowing were duly elected The Rev Tudor Evans, Mr W. H. Ody, the Rev J. C. Evans, Mr W T. Lewis, Captain Hugh James, Mr W. D. Jones, Rev J. Llewelyn, Mr W. Morris, Captain Francis, Mr T. Jenkins, Mr Jenkin Jones, Mr J. Beynou, Captain John Hughes. -Teti minutes time being allowed, the abov-named were duly declared parish councillors for the next three years The Rev J. Llewellyn proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Morris, in his capacity as chairman of the Parish Council, and also in the capacity of district councillor, coupling also the name of Mr Thomas Jenkins, Pengoitan. Both Mr Morris and Mr Jenkins had fulfilled their duties as district councillors to the entire satisfaction of everybody. He also proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Capt. John Jones and Mr James William*, clerk, for the very efficient and impartial way in whiih they had conducted the voting that night.—Captain Enos seconded the whole ot the propositions, which were carried unanimously.—Mr Morris having suitably responded the meeting terminated. READING Room.-A meeting of the Committee of the Reading Room was held in the Room last Tuesday evening. The following attended—Rev Tudor Evans (chairman) Mrs Watkins Miss Daw Rev. J. Llewelyn Mr J. Beynon Cap'. Lewis. aud Mr W. T. Lewis, secretary.—The Librarian (Miss Daw) gave a very satisfactory report of the progress of tne library. The number of books now exceed, d 400. She was very pleased to say that at least fifty books were out. This was sufficient proof that that branch of the work was appreciated, which was an encouragement to them to persevere in the work. SinceCapt Reeshadundtr- taken to look after the room everything was in apple-pie* order and she proposed that they ask Captain Rees to undertake that duty again. This having been seconded by the Rev J. Llewelyn, who said that he endorsed everything Miss Daw had said, it was unanimously agreed to. On thp proposition of Miss Daw, seconded by Mr J. Beynon, it was agreed that a cordial vote of thanks be given to those who had presented the library with books —Mr J. Beynon proposed, and Mr W. T. Lewis seconded, that draughts, halmar, and dominoes be allowed to be played from seven till ten on Saturday nights. This was agreed, to on the understanding that should any com- p!aints be made about these games that they should be stopped at once. The treasurer (Mrs Watkins) reported a balance of JE18 odd in hand.—This the Committee con. sidered very satisfactory indeed. PARISH COUNCIL.—A meeting of the Parish Council of Cyfoethybrenin was held in the National School on Wednesday evening, February 27th, present Mr W. Morris (chairman), Messrs W. D Jones, W. H. Ody, Jenkin Jooes. W. James, W. T. Lewis, T. Jenkins, Edward Jones, E. J. Wil- liams, Richard Morgans, and Mr James Williams (clerk).-The minutes of the previous meeting were read, approved, and signed by the Chairman.— Bills were then presented for the uee of the room. These were passed on the understandimg that the room should be free without interruption to the Council on their meeting nights. Toe "excuited" list was then gone turough and two freeih applications were accepted. The question of the Tynllechwedd real or path was then discussed. After objection had been made by one of the members that a former proposal, although duly proposed and seconded, had not been put up, it was carried that the owner of Tynllech- wedd be made aware of the fact that the Council considered this to be a path within the parish and requesting him to remote all obstructions there- from. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the Chairman (Mr W. Morris) and to the Vice- chairman (Mr W. H. Ody) for their services, and they having responded, the meeting terminated.

CORRIS. PARISH COUNCIL ELECTION.—On Saturday even- ing last, a Parish Meeting was held at the Board School, Corris, with Mr Rhys Owen in the chair. The following were nominated to fill the fifteen seats -Nle,-sr s Humphrey Davies. J.P. E. Evans, Frondeg H. P. Humphreys, Gwindy; H. R. Williams, Glandwr E. Lewis, Gaewern Cottage D. Jones, Llwydiarth H. Jones. Maesypandy J. Lewis, Abercwmeiddaw W. Owen, Pandy M. Roberts, Aberllefenny R Roberts, Pentref; R. Owen, Bronygog; John Williams, Rhianfa; H. Williams, Tynllechwedd; J. P. Jones, Glas- ynws W. Williams, Aberllefenny; E. Williams, Glanrafon (17). Messrs Richard Owen and H. R. Williams (old members), did not wish re-election and therefore withdrew. The Chairman therefore declared the other fifteen duly elected for the next three years. The three old members were re- elected on the district council, viz -Messrs H. S. Roberts, H. Jones, and J. P. Jones. COMPETITIVE MEETING. The annual com- petitive meeting of the Calvinistic Methodists of Corris and Esgairgeiliog was held on Tuesday evening last, the Rev J. Roberts, pastor, being the conductor and chairman. Musical adjudicator, Mr Ffestin Williams, Aberdovey accompanists, Messrs J. Lewis, Frondeg and H. Jones, Aber- llefenny. There was a good attendance and the competition on every Euhject was keen. The following took priz-s Written examinanation, Mary C. Humphreys, Carmel David Lewis, and Evan Morris. Essay (open to those under twenty- one years ot age), 1, Miss M. W. Roberts, Pen- rhiw 2, D. J. Williams, Tycapal. Alto solo, T. Jones, Corris. Questions on St. John i-viii chapters, Messrs H. Williams (Ap Idris) John Williams, Frondeg and E. R. Morris, Garreg- I lwyd. Soprano solo, Jane A. Davies, Corris. Written examination (for those under sixtepn years), M. W. Roberts. D. J. Williams, and M. Owen. Cnief essay, Messrs L. Lowis, Gwyngyll; and J. M. Jones. Ceinws. Recitation (for children under fourteen years), Maggie M. Roberts, Lizzie C. Jones, and Charlotte M. Roberts. Verses on «' Y Gair." M. J. Jones, Aberllefenny. Memorial verses (open to the world), Mr H. R. Williams (Llwydrudd). Baritone solo, Mr E. Jones, Aber- llefenny. Essay (for competitors under twenty- five years of Age), Mrs Rowlands. Ceinws. Im- promptu reading, Mr R. Lewis, Gaerwen Cottage. Recitation (open to the world), Miss Alice Hughes Garneddwen. Quartette, Mr T. V. Jones's party and Mr T. Edwards's party were equal. Answering questions on the Hyfforddwr," 1, Miss M. Jones 2, Ap Idris 3, J. M. Jones. Explaining a verse Mr D. G. Davies, Ceinws.

TALYBONT. WELSH INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION.—Under the auspices of this association, Mr Martin, of Aber- deen, an expert in dyeing and weaving, has paid a visit to this place. Mr Martin visited all the manufacturers, giving useful information. He in- tends paying another visit, when he will give lessons in a more practical form. LECTURIC.-Last Friday evening a humorous and interesting lecture was delivered at the Board School by Or Gurnos Jones of Llanbradoch, Cardiff, on Eccentric Men (dynion od). The appointed chairman, Dr Seymour Davies, was unable to attend owing to indisposition, but sent a cheque of two guineas towards the proceeds of the lecture which are to be devoted towards the funds of the Reading Room. The Rev R. E. Jones, Talybont, was voted to the chair and after a few appropriate remarks called upon Dr Gurnos Jones. The Lecturer kept the audience spell-bound for two hours and his temarks were frequently applauded. The Chairman having proposed a very hearty vote of thanks to the Lecturer, a very enjoyable meet- ing was brought to a close. PARISH MEEEING.—A Parish Meeting was held at the Board School on Saturday, March 2nd, for the purpose of nominating persons to form the new Parish Council. The attendance was very meagie, there being only thirteen ratepayers present. The Rev J. Divies was voted to the chair. As only the required number of councillors was nominated, the Chairman declared them elected. The new members are the following :Henry Seymour Davies, Glanyrafon *David Ceulan Edwards, Talybont; Evan Evans, Tynant; *Edward Evans, Neuaddfawr John Griffiths, Blaen Ceulan John Hughes, Chapel House Edward Jones, C.C., Talvbont "David Morgan, Penlone and John Wifliams, Talybont. Denotes old members. The Chairman brought forward the question of lighting the village.-Mr Davies demonstrated the porsi- bility of maintaining the cost by voluntary sub. scription, which will be cheaper than adopting the Lighting Act.—Several persons spoke on the subject and the matter was referred to the new Council, with the suggestion that they should appoint a committee to ascertain the feeling of the ratepayers on the subject.

TOWYN PETTY SESSIONS.—The monthly Petty Session- were held at Towyn on Friday morning the justices present being Marmaduke Lewis, Esq (in the chair), J. Chidlaw Roberts and H. Haydn Jones, Esqrs.—A letter was read from the Horn* Office acknowledging on behalf of the King the resolution passed by the Courtaympathising with his Majesty and of congratulation on his Majesty's accession to the Thronp,Anne Meredith, Penrhyndovey, P^nnal, farmer Lumley Thomas, Cefncynhaval, Pennal and Evan Evans, Panteidal, Aberdovey, farmers, were charged with having neglected to report sheep scab.—In the first case P.C. Arthur stated that he found 120 sheep affected.—Mr Haydn Jones remarked that the disease must have bern rife for some time and William James, who appeared on behalf of the defendant, paid it ftarted five weeks ago.—The Bench considered the éågé a very bad one and tinpd Mra Meredrh a pound and costs, 80s 6d altogether.—Lumley Thomas, the defendant in the second case, did not appear.—P.C. Arthur stat d that in this case he found twenty-four sheep affected and the defendant had not reported the outbreak.—Fined ten shillings and co ,ts, 18s 6d altogether.—The defendant Evan Evans admitted the offence and said there were six sheep affected although only three were stated in the summons.—The case was proved by P.C Edwards and P.S. Morris.—It was stated that the defendant had always been careful in reporting in the past and he was fined 2s 6d and costs, totalling 129.-Plans of proposed alterations to the Cross Pipes, Bryncrug, were submitted by the licensee and the police taking no objections were approved by the Bench.

PENRHYNDEUDRAETH. COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION.—The election of county councillor for the Llanfrothen parliamentry district took place on Saturday. Mr R. L1. Evans, clerk of the peace office, was the presiding officer. Practically all available votes were recorded, and there was only one spoilt vote. PeBult—Mr Moses Kellow, quarry manager, Croesor, 89; Mr E. Bowen Jones, Ynysfor,'Sl majority S. The seat was formerly held by the late Mr John Jones, Ynysfor. PARISH MFETING.The annual parish meeting to elect 10 parish council was held on Saturday night, Mr J. Bennet Jones presiding. rwenty-one ,A ere nominated for fifteen teatd, but to avoid a contest the following withdrew :—Messrs Ellis Glynne, David Jones, Glantecwyn Hugh Jones. Tyeiddaw Thomas Morgan, Chu:ch street Dd, Owen, Church-place; and Owen Pritchard, Market- place. The new council consists of the following —Messrs R. G. Pritchard. Rees Daniel, David Griffith, Bryn Nazareth Joseph Humphreys, W. Jones, stationmaster Dr J R. Joues, R. T. Jones, J. D. Jones, Werddon W. S. Pierce, Minffordd J. Pierce, Hafodwern S. Pierce, drapar Evan Richards, Wm. Williams, Peny- groei, and J. E. Williams, coal merchant.—It was resolved to nominate Mr G. Parry Jones as the representative of the parish on the Board of Guardians in the place of Mr J. P. Roberts, retired.

LLANYSTUMDWY. COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION.—The election of county councillor took place on Saturday. Mr William George was the presiding officer at Llan- ystumdwy polling station and Mr J. Humphreys, Portmadoc, at the Llanarmon station, Mr William Pritchard, Penybryn, defeated the sitting member. Mr William Roberts, Penstumllyn, receiving 228 votes as against 211, or a majority of 17. LLEYN AND EIFION MONTHLY MEETING.—This was held on Monday and Tuesday. At the preach- ing meetings the Rev T. Charles Williams, Menai Bridge, the Rev J. J. Roberts, Portmadoc, the Rev William Jones, Tremadoc, aud the Rev J. Jones, Pwllheli, took part.—The Rev W. Jones, Fourcrosses, presided at the conference.—It was agreed to hold tho next meeting at Llwyndyrua. The history of the cause at Llanystumdwy was given by Mr John Roberts and was most satis- factory. The debt despite the repairs carried out during the year has been reduced to £ 110.— Addresses on proper conduct at church and at the monthly meeting were given by the Kev J. Jones, the Rev J. J. Roberts, the Rev W. Jones, Tremadoe, and the Rev Alun T. Jones, Chwilog.- A resolution declaring that total abstinence should be a condition of office-bearing under the monthly meeting was withdrawn.—Mr E. R, Davies, Pwllheli, proposed that the resolution passed at Garth, Portmadoc, with regard to the case of Mr W. O. Jones should be sent to the sassiwn.—The Secretary (the Rev D. Roberts) said it was only passed to send it to Mr W. O. Jones.—Mr H. Tudwal Davies seconded Mr E. R. Davies' prcpcsition.- fhe Rev John Evans, B.A., proposed that thu next business should be taken.—The Rev John Hughes, Edern, seconded and Mr Robert Williams Henllan, supported the amendment which was carried.

ABKRLLKFKNNY. I COMPETITIVE MEETING.—On FI iday evening last, at the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. Aberllefenny, I a competitive meeting was held. The chapel was crowded aDd the meeting was successful. The I chairman was Mr J. Hughes, Beaumaris, and Rev J. J. Evans was the conductor; accompanists, Miss M. J. Disley and Master Hughie Jones. The musical adjudicator was Mr Festin Williams, Aberdovey prose, Revs J. Roberts, Afouwy Williams, H. W. Parry, and J. J. Evans, Messrs M. Thomas, C.C., Ivor Jones, H. S. Roberts, E. T. Williams. J. R. Evans, J. Griffi hs (Ralltgoed), M. Roberts (Plas); poetry, Mr H. Jones, Aberllefenny. Priz s were won by Mrs Rees, Tanycoed Miss Griffiths, Ffynonbadarn; Miss J. Jones, Tremafon; Miss Alice Hughes, Garneddwen; Miss C. R. Williams, Glanrafonisaf; Messrs H. O. Hughes J. R. Jones, Garneddwen; Josiah Jones &nd R. and H. Jones, Glanrafon; W. T. Junes; L. Davies, Pensarn R. J. Williams, Brynffynon; E Jones, Glanrafon.

MAENTW ROd. EISTEDDFODIC.-The prize for singing the tenor solo, Jerusalem," at the Llandudno Eisteddfod on St David's Day was won by Mr W. W. Roberts, M&entvt rog.

The Deaf Hear.—No 460 of The Illustrated World of 026, Chiswick High Road, London, W., Eng- land, contains a description of a Remarkable Cure for Deafness and Head Noises which may be carried out at the patient's home, and which is said to be a certain cure. This number will be sent free to any deaf person sending their address to the Editor. yS05 Prepared under Medical Instruction, B FERRU- I COCOA T Is DELI-CIOUS & REFRESHING. It ENRICHES B R C H THE BLOOD and is THE ONLY COCOA H 0 0 A N Ts containing FERRUGINOUS ELEMENTS. g| Packed in 6d., 9d. and 1/6 tins. Of All Grocers, n FREE GIFT of Electro-Silver* Ju^ jfj as an Advertisement. See Coupon inside tins B FREE SAMPLES SENT TO ALL. g Ferru-Cocoa Manufact'g Co., Ltd., 9 3?9 GOSWELL RQAD. LONDON, F..C. H ,au£iincS5 J\ÙÙrCB.ot6. ABERYSTWYTH-. REGINALD WORTHINGTON, PLUMBER, GAS, AND HOT WATER FITTER. (SANITARY Fittings, Sheet Lead, Pipes, etc., always kept in stock. Charsr s very moderate. All work guaranteed. 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BEST SEASON FRUITS AND VEGETABLES always on hand. EGGS BOUGHT IN ANY QUANTITY. CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION. COUGII MIXTURE. FOR WINTER COUGH AND BRONCHITIS TRY ROBERT ELLIS'S COUGH MIXTURE AND CREST TONIC. IOid and 3d per bottle, post free. DAVID PHILLIPS, CARRIAGE PROPRIETOR. TERRACE ROAD & NORTH PARADE POSTING STABLES, BEGS to call the attenti- n of the Inhabit- ants of the Town and District to his large assortment of conveyances. WEDDING CARRIAGES A SPECIALITY. FUNERAL & MOURNING COACHES KEPT. TERMS REASONABLE. Private Address- 31, MARINE TERRACE. The Oldest Billposting Establishment in Town and District. JOHN LLOYD & SONS, TOWN CRIERS, Billposters & Distributors, TTAVE the largest number of most prominent Posting Stations in all parts of Aberystwyth and District. Having lately purchased the business and stations of Aber vstwythAdvertieinp: and General Bill Posting Stations, they are able to take large contracts of every description. Over 100 Stations in the Town and District. Official Billposters to th Town and County Councils G.W.R. Co., Cambrian Railway Co., all the Auctioneers of the Town and District, and other public bodies. Private Address— 18, SKINNER ST., ABERYSTWYTH. THE WELSH GOLDEN RHEUMATIC CURE PRICE Is. lid. A marvellous embrocation for Rheumatism, Lumbago, Sciatica, Cold, Sore Throat, Sprains. AGENT ABERYSTWYTH: E. P. WYNNE, Chemist Pier-street. Portmadoc ESTABLISHED NEARLY 50 YEARS. D. ROB E¥T » & Co., THE LONDON TEA WAREHOUSE, PORTMADOC, WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCERS, PROVISION DEALERS & ITALIAN WARE- HOUSEMEN. y614 Pwllheli. JOHN ELIAS, BILLPOSTER, PWLLHELI. PRINCIPAL STATIONS IN PWLLHELI AND DISTRICT. SAMUEL WILLIAMS, GROCER, CORN AND FLOUR MERCHANT, CENTRAL STORES, HIGH STREET & PENLAN STREET, PWLLHELI. y638 JOHN HUGHES, C.E., ENGINEER OF THE PWLLHELI PIER AND OTHER IMPORTANT WORKS. ENGINEER, SURVEYOR, AND ARCHITECT. All communicatinns to BAY VIEW TERRACE, xl25 PWLLHELI. TOM J. WILLIAMS, THE MAES AND CARDIFF ROAD, PWLLHELI. 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Telephone 01S4 Rhyl, 0171 Binsror. Plans, specifications, estimates, andad\ice free. HEAD OFFICE :-34, Victoria-street, Loudon, S.W. w986 ':#9: "£)Y-' Llanbedr. I ) i, COALS, LIME, BRICKS, PIPES, &c. BEST HOUSE, STEAM, AND SMITHY COALS. 'BUILDING AND AGRICULTURAL LIME. DELIVERED AT ALL RAILWAY STATIONS IN TRUCK LOADS AT LOWEST PRICES. APPLY TO- ROB E R T RICHARDS PENSARN, LLANBEDR, R.S.O., AND AT TOWYN. DISTRICT AGENT FOR JOHN BAZLEY WHITE & BROTHERS' CEMENT. xl3 Towyn. H. W. GRIFFITHS, BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSE, 7, COLLEGE GREEN, TOWYN. THE NOTED "K" BOOTS. Bespoke Work and all kinds of Repairs DOpfsisfB Blaenau Festiniog. GRAND DISPLAY OF TABLE LINEN, TOWELS, TICKS, AND GENERAL HOUSEHOLD DRAPERY AT SHOP-YR-ERYR, BLAENAU FESTINIOG, At OLD PRICES, notwithstanding the great advance in raw material. PUREST DRUGS AT LOWEST PRICES. 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MR JOHN DAVIES, 17, LEEDS-STREET, BLAENAU FESTINIOG AUCTIONEER AND VALUER (of the Firm of Mr N. Edwards, Berlin House), BEGS to inform the public that he undertakes all sales of houses, land, furniture, etc. He now holds monthly sales at the Market Hall. This is an excellent opportunity for persons to disposu of old furniture, etc. For fucther particulars, apply at above address. w990 THE GENUINE REMEDY. USE MORRIS EVANS' OILS I BERSONAU, Potelau Is lie, a 2s 6J yr un. At Grydcymalau, Briwiau, Poen, Pydriadan drwg eu rhyw, Ddannodd, Sigdod, neu Losg Tan, Fe weUa bob dyn byw. IT AFFORDS RELIEF FROM BURNS AND SCALDS. DIPHTHERIA, PILES, RHEUMATISM, TOOTHACHE, AND WEAK CHEST, FROM BRUISES CHILBLAINS, AND SORE THROAT. THIS OIL WILL GIVE YOU REST. USE MORRIS EVANS' OILS. Our FREE TRIAL VAN travels the whole of Wales ready to prove the merit of our oils for any or all the above mentioned comp!aints. 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