The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

WE DO NOT UNDERSTAND. I speak to thee. Thou dost not understand. My words fall meaningless upon thy ear, And thou dost turn away in weariness That I should pester thee with words obscure With thoughts that find no lodgment in thy mind, And touch no chord responsive in thy soul. I see within thy eyes thy mute appeal, To which I am as dumb as thou to mine. We do not understand not thou nor I, And neither thou nor I can be to blame That we mistook our common need for love And thought our souls attuned when passion cried. Ah. it is sad enough that we are bound In galling bondage we may never break But sadder still to know that were we free Each might fruition find and happiness, With glory in the morn and peace at night, And smiles and laughter where we mow find tears. I grieve for thee for thou hast done no wrong. I also am as freeTrfrom blame as thou. We fret each other in our galling bonds That passion forged and custom dare not break. Our lives are marred, but need we therefore hate ? ,,u,, I do not blame thee, why shoulds t thou blame me ? SO SORRY. Mrs Edith Prosser, at Brighton, went to a constable's assistance when he had been flung down in a crowd, pulled two men off him, and kept them at a distance whilst she shouted to the onlookers to blow the policeman's whistle- She continued her plucky exertions until re-in- forcements arrived. After sending the accused to prison for a couple of months, the magis- trates called Mrs Prosser forward and in their name the Mayor, in cordial terms, thanked her for the help she had given and complimented her on the very courageous example she had set. The wife of the Rev W. D. "W alters of the South London Mission, living at Highgate, in endeavouring to save a child from being run over on Wednesday, was knocked down by a brewer's dray and sustained fatal injuries. These two women, and there are thousands upon thousands equally brave, equally self- sacrificing, were not deemed to be fit to possess the political and municipal privileges which the most cowardly of men possess. I am so sorry women are not even deemed to be the political equals of the most degraded men! JOHN SHENT.. John Shent is eight years of age. His father is a labourer, a.nd when the eight-year old appeared before a London magistrate last week his father said he could not control him. The boy winked, and the magistrate almost smiled. The father said that his son thieved everything. Then the magistrate, look- ing solemnly at the prisoner in the dock, asked when he started on this career. The father stated that it was about four years ago, when the prisoner was four years of age. Then those present laughed, but John did not laugh, not even when the father related how two years ago, when John was six, he stole a horse and cart and drove it down Merton-road. The child was remanded in order that the necessary arrangements might be made for sending him to an industrial school And yet we think we live in a played-out age. Nonsense! Think of John, Shent stealing a horse and cart at six years of age after a career of crime extending over the preceding two years when he stole everything he could lift WINTER. Winter once'more Mists creep, rains pour, Waves hiss, winds roar Darkness at four. RENUNCIATION. My friends know how eager I have been for many years to secure a Cymmrodorion medal. I have failed, and now I renounce the medal for ever. I will have none of it. Ko, now that the King has given bis butler and his washerwoman and other people medals, I will go medalless and scornful to my grave. I am told that the date on the Coronation medals is wrong, but I would not have minded that so much if the medal itself had come promptly, or at all. (I know this looks rather like sour grapes.) This act of renunciation is genuine, and I further make it known that I also renounce all hope of having an American degree, or even a Welsh University musical degree. But I confess that I still hanker after a musical degree—if the degree confers the light to wear a red gown and a cocked hat. I should like to wear a scarlet gown and a cocked hat, and to walk in a procession. The prodigal way Coronation medals have been distributed broadcast over the land has disgusted me—(perhaps my disgust would have modified if one had come to me). Taking my royal odes and other services, I have come to the con- clusion that I am entitled to at least six royal medals, and I have not had one! No, not one— not even a wrong-dated one. It is very difficult to remain loyal under these trying circumstances, but I have suc- ceeded. The Cymmrodorion Society, the needy and bogus American universities, the Welsh L'ni- versity, and the King are hereby informed that I renounce all their decorations and honours and degrees, and am resolved to go down to my grave, next time, even without a band of music, or a display of fireworks, or an effi. So that I may be quite independent, I am going to leave a sum of money in order to buy myself a statue in plaster of Paris or some other unendurable material which, I hope, will be placed in an obscure place, in a striking attitude. The money left by me will be sufficient for the job and no collections need, therefore, be made. and, above all, no memorial committee need be formed, if anybody is thinking of contributing to my memorial fund, they had better send their contributions to me now. Post-dated cheques not received. UNSATISFYING. Have you ever thought how life is unsatisfy- ing—how it dribbles and does not seem to fill. There is nothing particularly wrong with it, but there is not enough of it—not enough at a time. It is like feeding a horse with one grain of oats or one blade of grass at a time—there is not enough to taste We seem to have larger capacities than we have means to satisfy them and so we have to go hungry all the daystof our life. Perhaps. that is why we like fairy tales and novels, and disasters, and strange events: they give us some sort of satisfaction that is lacking in the real occurrences of life which dribble in with great blanks between. Life consists too much of mere existence, in which nothing comes and nothing happens and nothing is realized. Then the restless ones try to find something, or to do something, or to go somewhere, and the results are often disas- trous or at any rate disappointing. Very few people can revel in mere existence, but some learn to be content. We are so fashioned] that we cannot take life in lumps. The eye, for instance, does not see all that it might see, and sometimes sees scarcely anything. The ear, again, may miss the finer sounds and vibrations, it is possible to dwell almost unconsciously amid much that is beautiful, delightful, and satisfying. The novel puts things infsequence, but nature drops something in here and leaves something out there and breaks off jin unfinished ways somewhere else and then starts afresh in quite unexpected places. ^—— A deaf nut is a nut that has no ^kernel in it. Life is often a sort of deaf nut. You crack it and get a little dust, or, at best, a bitter kernel that with a wry face you are glad to get rid of. You strive to pluck a rose and only pierce your hand with its thorns, or the petals fall away at your touch and you have nothing—at least nothing satisfactory. The possessions which life gives to other people seem to be worth having, but when you yourself get them the discovery is made that they are really not as valuable as they seemed to be. f Indeed, often they are more loss than gain, more a means of sorrow than of joy. The fitful piping of the robin is very sweet, but it does not fill a large space and to the robin probably ^expresses need rather than satisfaction. So it is with us. We do some- thing and are envied by those who think that they would enjoy our power, and we know that our power gives usu no delight. The peacock notwithstanding all its fine feathers may be very hungry! It is the power—the possession—that Us not ours that we think would enrich life. Life itself comes dribbling moment by moment, and is often so dull and empty that we are im- patient and say that we want something to pass the time." We are glad to sleep and do not always remember that nearly half our life is spent in sleep A good deal of what we call wickedness is due to the craving for action. A man goes and gets drunk, or gambles, or swindles just to give himself occupation—to get rid of himself. To-day, this moment! How little there is of them. To-morrow Ah, yes, to-morrow may bring something, and yet we know how little the eagerly expected to-morrows ever brought. We are all familiar with the term "pleasure seekers." What a dreary business pleasure seeking must be. Then there are the hosts who pay people to amuse them, and a very good business it is to amuse people if you are clever at it. But just think of the dreary multitudes who see life a blank in the absence of pleasure and amusement. And yet the hosts who pay to be amused think that they are in love with life and are almost as afraid of death as they are of being left in their own grim company. It is not an easy thing for me to have full sympathy with the masses of the people who find life unsatisfying. My work is always a pleasure to me. I am most fortunate in that fact. Writing these lines has been a delight to me, whether they give pleasure to anybody else or not. Four days I write and three days I read and watch and get ready. I either never wanted anything I have not got, or have learnt to do without that which has been denied. Common things have meaning to me, and I like familiar things best. I never get weary of the common things. I see that my life might have been other- wise—fuller of joy—richer in achievement, but I would not like to live it over again lest it might be more sad and less rich. At first this subject seemed not to have much in it, but now I could write a volume. I have often wondered about the articles which for some reason or other I did not write. The Coast. J.G.

ABERYSTWCTH. HARVEST THANKSGIVING.—Special services were held on Wednesday at the Nonconformists Chapels in connection with the harvest thanksgiving. THE TERRACE.—It was noticed on Wednesday that the seats on the Parade were being removed. A number of visitors who were in the town did not seem to agree with so early a removal. PRATER MEETINGS.—The annnal thanksgiving prayer meetings were held at the Welsh Independent Chapel, Baker-street, on Sunday, all day Wednesday, and will continue throughout the remainiog nights of the week. The meetings are well attended. LEGAL.—From a legal point of view, it was not inappropiate for a learned barrister who was on a visit to Aberystwyth, to listen to a discourse on the Day of Judgment on Sunday evening. As the sermon was in Welsh, however, and he only imperfectly understood the language, it is unlikely that the sermon was fully appreciated. COUNTY COURT.—On Friday the monthly County Court was held at the Town Hall before his Honour Judge Wm. Evans. There were only three cases to come before the Judge, and all three were ad- journed by consent. The Judge heard the judg- ment summonses and the Court rose after a very brief sitting. WAS IT ABERYSTWYTH ?—An absent-minded professor of one of the Welsh Univerity Colleges, says a London paper, was observed walking down the street with one foot on the kerb and the other in the gutter. Good morning, professor." said a friend. How are you ? "Well, I thought I was alright, but for the last half an hour I have been limping in the most unaccountable manner." THE COLLEGE.—The number of students at present is 430. which is rather less than at the previous sessions. It is expected that the number will increase considerably, however, when the short course commences next week. The erection of a new building for the Welsh library has com- menced, and will probably be opened for the next term. The annual meeting of the Governors will be held this day week. THE WEATHER.—Those whe grumble at the disagreeable meteorological conditions this week should find consolation in the words of Ruskin— There is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather." The down- pours of Monday and Tuesday nights were simply delightful—to look at under shelter anyhow. THE BOROUGH.—A correspondent suggests that a public meeting of ratepayers should be held to urge the Council to proceed with the extension of the borough boundaries. The subject has been io the hands of the Council for the past twenty years and has been mentioned in municipal addresses for many years past. When the subject was last mentioned in the Council Chamber, it was stated that action could only be taken in November of each year. NEEDLEWORK GUILD.—The fifteenth annual meeting of the Cardiganshire Needlework Guild was held on Wednesday afternoon at the Town Hall, Aberystwyth, under the presidency of Mra Lloyd, Waunifor. There was a large number present, but it was hoped that more people would take advantage of the exhibition. The number of the exhibits 1803 in all, was not so much as usual, but the quality of the clothing was decidedly better, and considered most suitable for distribution among the poor of the country. DR BLAKE ODGERS.—Dr Blake Odgers, the well- known lawyer, who has been on a week's visit to Aberystwyth, returned on Monday afternon. He attended the annual sermon of the Church Students Guild at the Parish Church on Sunday afternoon, and accompanied Principal Roberts to Bethel Welsh Baptist Chapel in the evening. Dr Odgers is a Cornishman, and is very much in sympathy with the Celtic fringe. CHURCH STUDENTS' GUILD.—The annual sermon in connection with the University Church Students' Guild wa3 preached by Canon Bigg, D.D.,regius professor of ecclesiastical history, Oxford, on Sunday afternoon. Having referred to the religious influence on mediaeval education, he said that although the details of university life had un- doubtedlychanged with time and place, the essential features was always the same. Education was the gift of God, and it only demanded labour as the price of her favour?. Some thought it was thej means of obtaining power and money—and these were legitimate objects of aspiration—but he would remind them that knowledge was not power, and her most valuable jewel was the peace of mankind. The true scholar was a simple and modest creature. Referring to the divisions of religious creeds, the rev gentleman said he was I sorry to see so many disagreements between religion and politics in Wales—the land of saints and bards, the land of imagination, romance, and music but as history advanced, education would show that denominationalism was merely human opinion. As regards the Church of Rome, he said there was no possibility pf reconciliation at present. History, however, was the great peace- maker, and it always spoke the voice of wisdom and charity. They could understand, deplorable as it was, the strife about the good things of this world, but the divisions among Christian men were more disatrous as they tended to narrow our sym- pathies, weaken our affections, and waste our re, sources. But what pessimistic animasitiea arise out of these divisions, what sins against truth and charity, how the battles of the churches were waged with precisely the same weapons as the battles of political parties, while all around were masses of our kith and kin who had never heard of a Saviour, and millions of igorant heathen. They would learn not to overvalue the present as they saw the generations of men vanishing from the stage and they would see that what would endure were the simple graces of the Holy Spirit which are so modest and silent, while that what changes were precisely the notions and arrangements of man who made so much noise and show. As a final lesson, he asked them to seek diligently for unity, taking as their guide the words of the text, The Lord is my light and my salvation (Psalm 27, 1), which were used as thp motto of Oxford University. It might prove that Wales was the land were these questions would find their solution, and if so, they had been called to a noble warfare. It was by patient, humble, and unselfish thought, helped and enlightened by Bound learning and diligent study, that they would find their way thro.igb the laby- rinth of doubts and animosities.—Before the sermon Canon Bigg offered a special prayer for the Uni- versity, calling her "our younger sister," and at the close some members of the Guild were intro- duced to bim. FLOODED.—During the heavy raina of Monday night several houses in Skinner-street and Poplar- row were flooded. In one house in Skinner-street a depth of three inches was recorded. I SMOKING CONCERT.—On Wednesday evening, j October 15tb, a smoking concert was held at the Progress Hall, Mill-street, and a crowded audience assembled to listen to varied programme. Mr Gordon G. Jones took the chair, and after a few remarks, which were received with loud cheers, he called upon Mr J J Davies to open the programme. Amongst others who contributed to the harmony of the evening were Messrs Cyril Francis, J Davies and Moses Burd, who created much amusement with a gramophone entertainment. The firstnamed was attired in fancy costume and his songs were heartily encored. The Chairman congratulated the promoters of the concert, and a yote of thanks was accorded to Mr S D Morgan (U.C,W.), who presided at the piano. FORTHCOMING ELECTIONS. Another meeting was held on Wednesday evening at the Aberyst- wyth Radical Club in connection with the forth- coming municipal elections. Mr T B Hall presided and there was a crowded attendance, including representatives of the Free Church Council. Vig. orous speeches condemning the Education Bill were delivered, and it was decided not to support any candidate who was not opposed to the measure. A resolution was passed supporting the three retiring councillors, and several names were submitted for the fourth candidate. It was agreed to adjourn the meeting until Friday night when the final selec- tion will be made. At the meeting last week it was decided to invite the co-operation of the Free Church Council, and a letter was read from Mr Vaughan Davies, M.P., urging the importance cf contesting the election on political lines. FACULTY OF LAw.-A large audience assembled on Friday afternoon at the Examination Room of the Aberystwyth College to hear the inaugural address of the School of Law. The lecturer was Dr Blake Odgers, the learned recorder of Plym- mouth, who also delivered a course of lectures last week, and the subject of the address was "The work af a School of Law." Principal Roberts, who presided, said that the establishment of the School was of great importance to the College and Principality. In order to accomplish their task worthily, the two professors required the help of those who had given much thought and attention to the question. The Chairman added that some -1"11"01.,+ arnn1!i hø mftrio A.R tin thA rponlatinni puuuuuucuicuv of the department at the forthcoming meeting of the Court. The lecturer, who was received with cheers, at the outset congratulated the College on having the new law school. The people of Wales and Scotland had ever shown a zeal for education, more so than the English, and he could not but feel that Aberyst- wyth had done a plucky and patriotic thing in establishing the school. If it did nothing else but teach the future practitioners of Wales to think clearly, whether in speech, or in the recitals of title deeds, the school would have done a service to the State and have saved much public time. It was a matter of regret that the laity neglected the study of law, as the law of England was wotthy of study, and was of great value as an educational factor. He would place it next to mathematics and classics as a training for the mind. A school of law should not be a training ground for future lawyers only, but should open its door to all future citizens, and women students would also find it useful. Dr Odgera in conclusion, said that the present condi- tion of our law was a bar to the proper study of it, and the legislation only turned out poor material. He suggested the study of the comparative history of the laws of modern nations, as well as tha ancient laws of Wales. IT. Co OPERATIVE MOVEMENT.—In a pamphlet which was distributed in Aberystwyth last week, it was stated that although the co-operative movement may not be entirely unknown in the town, it was not so well known as it deserved to be, nor as it probably would be in the future. The leaflets were distributed by the organizing agent of the Union, who made a house-to-house visit and held public meetings to explain the benefits of the movement. It was expected that in Aberystwyth, as in other seaside resorts, a good number of householders would come forward to see the utility and possibilities of co-operation and bestir themselves to put its principles in- to practice for their own benefit and that of their friends and connections. Seeing that there was a large number (says the leaflet) of boarding-bouse keepers in Aberystwyth who spent at some shop or other a considerable sum of money, it was evident that out of that business there was considerable profit which they never saw. What had been done at other seaside resorts and smaller towns in North Wales might be attempted in Aber- ystwyth, and the Union was prepared to give any help or advice. For this purpose a meeting was held on Thursday evening, October 9th, at the Progress Hall, Mr C. Balmforth (president of the Oswestry Co-operative Society) in the chair. In his opening remarks, he said if there was any part of the United Kingdom which should not require much pressing it was Wales, for co-operation was the outcome of a Welshman's idea. They ought to be proud of the fact that Robert Owen, the originator, had been born at Newtown. In those days, the condition of the working men was lamentably different to what it is nowadays. Robert Owen started the movement in New Lanark, but it was not till 1843 that any progress was made. Since then something like 1,648 societies had sprung into existence. Having given several instances of the benefits of co-operation to working men, the speaker concluded by repudiating the statement that their chief ambition was selfishness. They had a better idea of life than "saving money, and last year no less than 968,000 was spent on education and the general improvement of work- men.—Mr C. L. Griffiths (organising agent) of Stafford, also spoke of the beneficial results of the movement.—At the close of the meeting, a resolu- tion was passed in favour of the establishment of a society at Aberystwyth, and a provisional council of fourteen members was appointed to start. ASTRONOMICAL.—Mr Kenrick, member cf the Astronomical Society, writes It does nor, often occur that two eclipses taki place within the month, but such is the case this month, and, I pre- sume. that if I let them go by without calling the attention of my astronomical friends, and they afterwards find out they have taken place, I shall find my ears burning," or my nose itching," or some other such dreadful punishment. The eclipses take place on the 17th and 31st inst. That of the 17th is a total eclipse of the moon, and that of the 3l8t a partial eclipse of the sun. That of the moon on the 17th is a very interesting one, in- asmuch as the moon will go down fully eclipsed at 6-32 Greenwich mean time. An interesting itsm will be to note the difference in the time of the moon setting at Greenwich and the times of the setting at Aberystwyth and other places west of Greenwich. Also, although the moon will go down wholly eclip3ed, we will be able to see her during she actual setting. The times for the various phases are as follows First contact with Penumbra 3.17 am Shadow 4,16 Beginning of Total Phase 5.18 Middle of Eclipse 6.3 „ End of Tutal Phase 6.48 „ Last contact with Shadow 7.49 It 9, Penumbra). 8.48 Hitherto, when eclipses have taken place during respectable (?) hours, say, in the daytime or before twelve o'clock at night, the public has evinced considerable interest in them, but I fear that the time of day the above eclipse takes place will not bring the moon as many admirers as she otherwise would have. I ought to have mentioned that it will also be interesting to note which veil the moon will wear-a transparenc one, which will not quite hide her silvery face, or a black veil which will altogether hide her freckled but lovely features from view. The first phase commences when the moon is in the zenith, or south, or, in other words, overhead. I may say here that I am overhead in love with the moon. She is our nearest neighbour, and possibly and probably a daughter of "mother earth." To scan her features from time to time and night after night is the greatest pleasure I have in astronomical work. Beyond the first cost of in- struments and the loss of a few hours sleep now and again, the pleasure of seeing her and especially of seeing her about her first and third quarters, and showing her to others, counter-balances all the trouble and expense. By-the-by, allow me to say that I have seen the new comet on every favourable night during the last fortnight.

DYFFRYN. NEW ROAD TO THE BEACH. The Parish Council of Llanenddwyn met on Tuesday evening to consider the question of providing better means of reaching the sea shore. The chairman, Mr John Davies, C.C., presided, and there were present Messrs W. Lewis, D. Thomas, Robert Jones, J. R. Jones, R. J. Williams, R. Roberts, and John Williams. The Chairman invited an expression of opinion on the subject from each member. They were all unanimous that if Dyffryn is to make any progress as a seaside resort, no time should be lost in improving the present paths, and if possible in making a good road, so that vehicles could be used if necessary. It was announced at the meeting that Mr Ansell, as owner of the Morf a, had expressed his willing- ness to co-operate in the movement, and a depu- tation, consisting of the Chairman, and Messrs R. J. Williams and J. R. Jones was appointed to see Mr Anseil on the subject, and also Mr Ellis E Williams, the owner of Llwyncadwgan, through whose land the present footpath passes. It is to be hoped that the Parish Council will take up the matter in earnest. It was evident at the time of the coronation, when funds to celebrate that event were being collected, that the inhabitants of Dyffryn were convinced of the necessity of im- proving the approach to the beach, and many ex- pressed their readiness to subscribe substan- tially for that object if the committee decided to make the matter up. They however voted the bulk of the money collected to other objects, but the balance has been ear-marked for the road to the shore.

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LAMPKTER. THE NKUADDFAWR ESTATE.—Mrs T. H. R. Hughes, of Neuaddfawr, has appointed Mr David Robert Jones of Llwyngroes, cousin of her late husband, to be agent for her estates. The appoint- ment has given great satisfaction tc the tenants, PRESENTATION.—On Monday evening last, Mr Tom Edwin Davies, Bridge-street, was the recipient of a handsome present given to him by the Lam- peter Brass Band, of which he is one of the oldest members, on the occasion of his marriage, which took place a few days ago. The meeting was held in Mr Richards' saloon, Mr E. Davies Jones, bandmaster, being in the chair. The present con- sisted of a kitchen outfit," and was subscribed to by all the members. The presentation was made by the Chairman, accompanied by a few well-chosen words of congratulation. Appropriate speeches were also delivered by Messrs Rees Davies, Evan Davies, D. R. Evans, and E. W. Richards, to which Mr Davies suitably responded. ANNIVERSARY MEETINGS.—The Baptist denomi- nation congregating at Noddfa held their anni- versary meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday last, when sermons were delivered by the Revs E. T. Jones, Llanelly, and E. Jenkins (Gwili), Amman- ford. WEDDING—A very pretty wedding was solemn- ised at the Parish Church of Shoreditch, London, on Wednesday, October 8th, between Arthur Packer, eldest son of Mr J Packer of Long Buckley, Northamptonshire, and Hannah Mary, third daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Lloyd, Dol- fcwmuchaf. The ceremoBy was performed by the Rev B. Saunders Lloyd, vicar of Haverstock Hill, cousin of the bride. The bride wore a dress of grey voile ninow trimmed with satin la-reine and Brussels applique lace, with a charming hat to match. Miss Endryetta Davies who acted as brides- maid, was attired In a nut brown aeoliame costume trimmed with fine ecru point-de-venise lace and panne, and with the bride carried each a lovely bouquet presented by the bridegroom. The bride was given away by her cousin, Mr Tom Lloyd, Oxford street. Mr Frank Packer was best man. A reception was afterwards held at 231, Kingsland- road, where a great many of the young couple's friends were present. A large number of presents were received by both Mr and Mrs Packer from friends far and near.

■F REG A HON. COUNTY SCHOOL.—At the entrance scholarship examination held at St David's College, Lampeter, last week, two candidates trained at the above school were successful. Mr Tom Glasfryn Jones, of Llangeitho, was awarded 912 (Welsh) and Mr Tom H Richards, E?germaen, gained f5 in mathematics. Mr Dick Jones, Bronyrhelem, of this school, also passed the entrance examination to the College. ST CARON'S CHURCH.—The annual thanksgiving services for the harvest were held at this Church on Wednesday, October 15th. The Church had been very tastefully decorated with flowers, fruit, etc., by the following ladies :-Altar-Mrs and Miss Powell, Sunny Hill Mrs Davies, the Vicarage, and Mrs Powell, Glan Brenig. Lectern- Misses Jones, Brenig House. Reading desk-Miss Nancy Rees, Glangro. Pulpit-Miss E A Williams, Stanley House, and Miss Morgan, Ivy Bush. Window—Mrs J P Rees, Glangro. Lamps-Miss Roberts, Aeron Villas. The front-Mrs P W Rees, Miss M J Williams and Miss M Rees, Glangro. The services were held in fhe following order:— Eight a.m, celebration of the holy communion, the service being conducted by Rev D.M.Davies, B.A., vicar. Eleven a.m., morning prayer in English. The service was fully choral, it being intoned by the Vicar. The lessons were read by the Rev J F Lloyd, vicar of Llanilar. The anthem, While the earth remaineth (Caleb Simper), was sung in a splendid manner by the choir, conducted by Mr P W Rees, head master of the National School. The sermon was preached by the Rev J N Evans, vicar of Llangybi, who took his text from Psalms exxvi. verses 5 and 6. Two p.m., the Litany was intoned in Welsh by the Vicar, and the Vicar of Llangybi again preached in Welsh, his text being Jeremiah 5th chapter and 11th verse. After the afternoon service, tea was prepared by Mrs Powell at the National School for those who had come from a distance to the service. The following ladies managed the tables :—Mrs Powell, Sunny Hill Mrs Powell, Glan Brenig Miss Powell, Mrs Davies, Vicarage, and Miss Sarah Rees, Glangro. Six p.m., evening prayer in Welsh. The service was fully choral, the Vicar intoning. The Welsh anthem Canaf i'r Arglwydd was sung by the choir, conducted by Mr P W Rees. The solo was excellently sung by Miss Sarah Rees, Glangro. The sermon "&'i preached by the Rev N Thomas, vicar of Llanbadarn Fawr. The collections during the day were devoted to the National School.

LLANILAR. EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS. Miss Rachel Ellen Thomas, one of the daughters of P.O. Thomas, has been successful in obtaining the honours certificate of the Central Welsh Board, with two distinc- tions, and also a county scholarship of JE15 a year on her leaving the Aberystwyth County School. She was placed second in order of merit throughout the whole county. Last month (September) she also obtained an entrance scholarship of E20 a year at the U.C.W., Aberystwyth. Miss Thomas entered Aberystwyth County School three years ago from a country Board School, having then won a jE5 entrance scholarship which she held at the County School for two years. In 1900 she ob. tained the junior certificate of the Central Welsh Board, with five distinctions. In June, 1901, she passed the matriculation of the Welsh University in the second division, and in July, 1901, she obtained the senior certificate of the Central Welsh Board, with distinction in Welsh. Her scholastic career has been a series of successes. Miss Thomas is only seventeen years of age and is one of six children.

MACHYNLLETH. ASSESSMENT COMMITTKE.—On Wednesday, a meeting of the Assessment Committee was held, Mr Edward Hughes, chairman, presiding. —Numerous objections were received from the parishes of Towyn, Machynlleth, Pennal, and Llan. wrin, and disposed of. PERSONAL.—We understand that the Rev D. T. Hughes has been offered the living of Talsarnau, Merionethshire. Should be accept the same, he will leave the town with the good wishes of the people. NEW RECTOR.—The induction of the Rev Llewelyn Williams as rector of the parish took place last Sunday at the St. Peter's Church. The Lord Bishop of Bangor with his Chaplain took part in the proceedings. The spacious edifice was well filled at the morning and evening services VOLUNTEER NEWS.—Recruiting is very slow in this district at present, unless some improvements takes place, it is feared that the Company will be removed to Towyn. At the time of the war scare, a large number enlisted, but the majority of them have now resigned. FREEMASONS.—The second installation festival of the London Welsh Lodge of Freemasons was held at the Criterion on Friday night Sir John Puleston, the retiring Worshipful Master, waspresented with a handsome jewel. Mr J Foulkes Jones, formerly of Machynlleth, was appointed secretary. At the banquet Dr Jones, Blaenau Festiniog, responded for the visitors. CONCERT.—On Friday, October 10th, a concert was held at the Town Hall by the Children's Choir of the Princess Alice Ophanage, Birmingham. The chair was taken by Mr John Edwards Brynffynon. There was a good attendance and the children gave an excellent entertainment. Mr F. W. Durley (The Governor) having met with an accident a few hours prior to the concert, be was unable to be present to explain and illustrate the work of the Institution. Sister Freda Tye took his place and gave an interesting account of "the work donp. Mr Durley is making progress towards recovery and will be able in a few days to leave Medical Hall, Mr E. Ree's residence where he has met with every hospitality. OBITUARY.—On Friday morning, October 10th, the death of Mr T. S. Ashton, of Maglona Villas, took place at his mother's residonce, the Post Office, Aberhosan, where he had gone for a change. He had only been married twelve months last February, and since then had been much of his time in Spain, at the Rio Negro mine". He leaves a widow and one child. The funeral, which was private, took place on the following Monday, the Revs Josiah Jones, Machynlleth, and Thomas, Aberhosan, officiating. Deepest sympathy is felt for the young widow in her great sorrow. PRESENTATION.—On Saturday evening last an interesting meeting was held at the Maengwyn Schoolroom to present Mr J. C Ashton (late master of the Board School) on his departure from town, with a purse containing 937 5s 7d sub- scribed by his friends and wellwishers. Rev D. H. Hughes presided and the following gentlemen addressed the meeting :-Messrs T. R. Morgan, Richard Owen, E. Gillart, William Jones, A. O. Davies, J. G. Jenkins, E. M. Jones, and J. Pugh. The schoolchildren, under the leadership of Miss Roberts (mistress) and Mr Fred Lumlev, rendered choruses and songs in good style. In a short compact speech Mr Edward Gillart made the presentation,and Mr Ashton suitablyacknowledged and thanked his many friends for their readiness in subscribing and for their good wishes for the future. Mr Ashton left for Edinburgh on Monday morning and though boisterous weather prevails d about a hundred of the children went to the station to bid farewell to their late Master. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—WEDNESDAY, OTO- OBER 15TH—Present: Messrs D. Evans (chair- man), Ellis Hughes, M. E. Francis, Rufus Owen, J. T. Parry, Hugh Evans, Edward Hughes, Thomas James, D. Davies, J. H. Evans, and Mrs Thomas, and Mr D. Morgan, assistant clerk. Statistics.—Amount of out-door relief for the Pennal district £ 31 10s for 108 paupers; for Machynlleth district. £ 213s for 80; for Darowen district, M Is for 120. Master's Report. -The Master reported that the number of vagranth was 30 as compared with 24 in the corresponding period last year. The number of vagrants relieved were 61 as compared with 46. A man named John Hughes (sixty-six years of age)wbo had been admitted to the house, died on I October 6tb and was buried at the Nonconformist I cemetery.—It was agreed to make application for ] the cost of his maintenance"to the Bala Union, to which he was chargeable. Finance Committee.—The Finance Committee recommended the payment of a number of bills amounting to JE155 6s 8d including f40 to the treasurer of the North Wales Lunatic Asylum. Correspondence.—A letter was read from the Local Government Board with regard to the recent report of the Board's Inspector, Mr Bircham, and enquiring what would be the cost involved in the addition of a female vagrant ward to the laundry and the erection of a new coal house.

DOLGELLEY. FAIR.—The annual fair known as Ffair Caws was held on Thursday of last week. Cattle offered for sale were net very numerous. FUNERAL.-The funeral of Mr Richard Rees, Sarn-road, took place on Wednesday at the new Cemetery. Rev R G Roberts, Cefnmawr, officiated. THANKSGIVING.—Thanksgiving services were held in the Parish Church on Tuesday and Friday of last week, when the Revs D Richards, Blaenau, T E Jones, Llanfor, officiated. APPOINTMENT.—Mr William Roberts, Spring- field, has been appointed assistant master at Borthygest Board School, Portmadoc, and has taken up his duties at that place. Mr J CADWALADR Ev ANS.-After spending several months in his native land and in his native town, Mr J Cadwaladr Evans and his family have left for the Cape, where Mr Evans holds a very prominent position. Be has always been very kind, especially to Welshmen who visit the Cape. BIBLE SOCIETY.—The local committee of the Bible Society met on Tuesday under the presi- dency of Mr W. Williams, Maesffynon, to make arrangements for the annual meeting which is to be held on the 29th October. TEMPERANCE.—A committee made up of dele- gates from the different churches in the town met on Thursday evening to arrange meetings for the coming winter. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Saturday last, the inhabitants were startled by the sad news of the death of Miss Owen, Dolgun, sister of Mrs J E Jones, butcher, and Sergant Owen. It seems that about a week previously Miss Owen and her mother paid a visit to her sister at Newport (Mon). On Friday they were returniug home. At Moat Lane they bad a long time to wait and partook of tea together at the station. There Miss Owen was taken very ill. They arrived home about 6-30 p.m., and Dr. Robert Jones was called in. After a trying and severe illness, death took place on the following afternoon. Miss Owen was highly respected by everybody. She was a zealous member of Salem C.M. Chapel. The funeral cook place on Tuesday, at Bettws Garmon, the grave-yard connected withWaenfawr Chapel, of which Miss Owen's parents and family are members. Great sympathy was shown with the family in their bereavement. THE IDRIS MALE VOICE CHOIR.—On Saturday last, the Idris Male Voice Choir and their conductor, Mr Edwards, Llanelltyd, were invited to Tanllan, Llanelltvd, the residence of Captain Bailey. When they arrived there they found the gentry of the neigh- bourhood awaiting for a musical treat by the choir. The concert was held in a comfortable pavilion erected for the occasion on the grounds in front of the mansion. The following programme was gone through :—"Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," Mr G. Roberts chorus, The Crusaders"; euphonium solo, Mr Robert Jones; song, Mr W. Morris; quartette, Mr R. Roberts and party; song, Mr H. Ellis; chorus, "The Roman Soldiers", song, Mr G. Roberts; penillion singing, Mr Richard Roberts; chorus, The Valiant Warriors": tsong, Mr Owen Luke duet, Messrs Ellis and Roberts; euphonium solo, Mr R. Jones; chorus, "Comrades Song of Hope." After the concert, the Choir were invited by Captain Bailey to partake of a substantial supper. On the pro- position of Mr Jehn Roberts, seconded.by Mr Howell Ellis, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Captain Bailey and the meeting terminated with the singing of God Save the King." DISTRICT COUNCIL, TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 14TH.—Present: Dr John Jones, (chairman); Messrs R Richards, E Wynne Williams, J Edwards, W T Lloyd, W Hughes, R Edwards, W R Williams, and R Barnett, (clerk,) and 0 W Jones, surveyor. CORRESPONDENCE, A letter was read from the Great Western Railway Company in reference to the water valve, stating that the Council had no authority to interfere with the railway road. However, as it was only a temporary matter, and would be repaired in a week's time, no objection would be made now. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor:reported that no instructions were given at the last meeting as to the best way of approaching the owners of Springfield-street to get their co-operation to construct sidewalks.—It was agreed that the Surveyor should consult with the owners.—The Street Committee considered the plans of the proposed cottage by Mr J H Evans did not come up to the requirements of the by-law, as to the space in front.-The Council, however. decided to pass the plans.—The plan of the Social Club building had not been received, and,the Secretary was aeked to furnish two complete duplicates.—Alterations were being carried out at too Police Station, and the Medical Officer would report on the sanitary conditions of the place.— The damp condition of the foundations at the Tanygader Bouse was being inquired into. VAENOL CHARITY. A letterwas read from the Charity Commissioners asking for the appointment of trustee.—Mr John Edwards was appointed. COMMON LODGING HOUSE. Mr W R Williams moved a motion to provide a common lodging-house in the town, and on his suggestion it was agreed that three members of the Council should consult with the Standing Joint Committee on the matter. DR WILLIAMS'S FOOTBRIDGE. Mr R Richards moved the reconsideration of the resolution passed at the last meeting with reference to Dr Williams School footbridge.—The Chairman said he did not think they could re- discuss the question, as the bylaws provided that no motion to rescind any resolution which had been passed within the preceding six months could be entertained.—Mr Richards said the question was the most important they had considered for some time, and he believed that the bulk of the Council had not understood it when they voted last time.— On a vote it was passed to reconsider the question. Mr Edwards said that the feeling in the town was in favour of the last resolution. He did not think it worth their while to reconsider the question unless some some new light could be thrown on it.—Ultimately the motion was lost.—A com- mittee was appointed to prepare plans for the bridge. TENDERS. There was only one tender for the supply of macadam,-that of the Tonfanau Company, and it was deferred. WATER WORKS. The report of the Engineer on the works of the Dolgelley Water Company had not been received.

BLAENAU FESTINIOG. LECTURE.—Dr Gomer Lewis gave his lecture on Ffair y Byd at the Assembly Room last week. Dr R. D. Evans presided over a good at- tendance. PLAYING WITH GUNPOWDER.—A number of little children were playing at Tanygrisiau on Tuesday afternoon when a big lad applied a match to a large quantity of powder contained in a bottle. A piece of the shattered glass caught the five-year-old son of Mr Joseph Jones, Bryn- afon, on the right side of the head, inflicting frightful injury to the ear. PASTORAL CALL.—The Rev S. G. Jones, B.A. of Blaenau Festiniog, who recently returned from Mexico has accepted a unanimous call to the pastorate of Trealaw Congregational Church. South Wales. PRESENTATION.—Mr R. G. Pritchard, manager of the Wrysgan Quarry, was on Friday made the recipient of a handsome marble clock subscribed for by the workmen of the Quarry, who deemed his recent marriage a fitting occasion to give vent to their esteem and regard. Mr J. Penrhyn Jones presided, and the gift was handed over by Mr William Jones, Cwmorthin. Addresses were also delivered by Messrs John J. Williams, Morgan Roberts, Edward Jones (Beddgelert), Henry Edwards (Bethania) and by the bards and Mr Pritchard acknowledged, Musical selections were given by a party led by Mr Hugh Jones (Portmadoc) and by Messrs Ellis Davies and John Roberts. MYSTERIOUS FATALITY AT LLECHWEDD QUARRY. -At Blaenau on Saturday before R 0 Jones, Esq, coroner, an inquest was held into the circumstances surrounding the death of Jeremiah Hughes, a rockman, employed underground at the Llechwedd Quarry, Mr G J Williams, H. M, i nspector of Mines, and Mr William Owen, manager of the Quarry, were present, and the foreman of th6 jury was Mr William Jones, butcher, Church-atreet From the evidence given by Robert Roberts, Hugh Owen, and Rees Griffith, three workmen employed at the Quarry, and J Morgan Roberts, under manager, it would appear that he was engaged underground at the bottom of the loose rock clearing after blasting about nine o'clock on Thurs- day morning. His partner had hardly turned his back to fetch one of the tools when he noticed the light of Hugnes' candle going out. He called out to Hughes if he had a match and receiving no reply he turned and found Hughes lyiniz unconscious with a punctured wqund at the back of the head. He was taken to the Hospital and attended to by Dr R D Evans. No definite evidence as to how Hughes met with his death could be adduced. Dr Evans said deceased who had sustained a fraotum of the base of the base of the skull died at seven in the evening without regaining consciousness.— The Jury oame to the conclusion that a stone must have fallen on Hughes' head ^either from the pillar under which he was working or from the roof of the chamber, and brought in a verdict of Accidental death."

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INTERESTING RATING APPEAL. J. AND J. GIBSON, "CAMBRIAN NEWS AND THE ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE. CASE HEARD AT LAMPETER. At the Cardiganshire Quarter Sessions held on Thursday at Lampeter, an interesting case of rating appeal came on for hearing. This was an appeal made by Messrs J. and J. Gibson, proprietors of the Cambrian News, Aberystwyth, against the poor rate made by the Overseers of Aberystwyth, in July last, and which was made on the valuation lists approved of by the Assessment Committee in April. Mr Lloyd Morgan, M.P. (instructed by Mr A. J. Hughes), appeared for the appellants, and Mr Arthur Lewis (instructed by Mr Hugh Hughes), appeared for the Assessment Committee. Mr Lloyd Morgan, in opening the case on behalf of the appellants, explained that the premises were in Terrace-road, Aberystwyth, and comprised a shop on the ground floor, printing works at the backs, and offices above the shop. Mr Gibson's assessment was altered on several previous occasions. In November, 1901, the pre- mises were assessed at jEI30, namely, jE80 in respect of the shop premises and f50 for the Print- ing Works. The Assessment Committee increased the assessment again in the new valuation list to JE200. The appellants appealed to the Assessment Committee and on their appeal the assessmeut was reduced to 9170, namely, f50 for the Printing Works and £ 120 for the shop. As the appellants considered that they had not obtained the relief to which they were entitled from the Assessment Committee, they prosecuted their appeal to the Quarter Sessions. Up to the adjournment of the Court, Mr J. Gibson, senior, and Mr T. E. Morgan, architect, gave evidence on behalf of the appellants' case. After a protracted hearing, the appeal was allowed; shops and offices, £100; works, JE50. Each side to pay their own costs.

PWLLHELI. NAUTICAL SUCCESS. Mr Richard William Roberts, North-street, has qualified as master mariner. WEDNESDAY'S MARKET.—The following prices ruled Beef, 8d to 9d muttofi 8d to lOd fat pigs, 4|d to 4Jd and butter, lid per lb.; eggs, 8s 6d per 120; porkets, 20s to 23s. LITERARY SOCIETIES.—During the week, the Penmount and Salem Literary societies were ad- dressed by Mr S. Maurice t/ones, Carnarvon, on the Homes of Notable Welshmen" and the Y.M.A. by the Rev J. Jones, F.R.G.S., on Daear a Dyn." Mr J. E. Hughes presided at the former meeting and Mr J. O. Jones (Arifog) at the latter. EXTRAORDINARY ACCIDENT.—Mr Dd. Thomas, Tanrallt, met with an accident under extra- ordinary circumstances on Tuesday. He was trimming a hedge with a sickle when he unwit- tingly penetrated a wasp's nest. The insects swarmed round his head and stung him again and again. In desperation, he launched out with the sickle and, in swinging it over his head, the instrument caught his scalp, inflicting a deep cut and severing an artery. He lost a large quantity of blood before medical succour was forthcoming. To THE RESCUE.-Abollt six o'clock on Wednes- day morning when the south-westerly gale was raging, the two-masted schooner Snaefell," of Llanbedrog (Gaptain Marks, master), bound from Llanbedrog to Portmadoc, in ballast, was seen off Gimblett Rock dragging her anchors and drifting towards the Abererch beach. The Pwllheli lifeboat was launched at eight, with Captain Willoughby, the coxswain, in command. The lifeboat was along- side in less than half-an-hour, and brought the Captain's wife and four children and three mem- bers of the crew ashore. Captain Marks declined to leave the ship and was left alone on board. A few hours later the wind abated and veered round to the west, thus reducing to a minimum the danger which the vessel ran. VOLUNTEER CONCERT—DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES.— A concert in connection with the Pwllheli Volunteers Company was held at the West End Assembly Rooms, Capt Freeman presiding. The following pro- gramme was gone throughPianoforte duet, Mrs Freeman and Miss Wilbraham exhibition (with Indian clubs, Sergt.-Instructor Griffiths; song, Sergt Cradoc Davies; oboe :solo, Mr A. Ivor Evans song, Lieut A Ivor Parry descriptive song, Mr G. Pugh Jones (encored); comic song, Mr R. E. Williams, Brynheleg (encored); quartette, Messrs John Ellis, John O. Jones, D. John Jones, and James Ellis; pianoforte solo, Mrs Freeman octette, Mr D. John Jones and party; sword display, Sergt-Instructor Griffiths; song, Mr Cradoc Davies comic" song, Mr A. Ivor Evans; card tricks, Sergt F. E. Young. At an interval, Mrs Freeman awarded the prizes to those successful in the recent shooting contests at Port- madoc as follows :-Challenge cup competition, 1, Sergt G. Cornelius Roberts (who thus holds the cup two years in succession); 2, Sergt F. E. Young; 3, Colour-Sergt Tom Jones; 4, Private Owen H. Jones 5, Sergt Cradoc Davies 6, Lance-Corporal :William Griffith. Officers' and non-coms' contest, 1, Lance- Corporal J. H. Jones. Section contest, 1, Team com- manded by Sergt F. E. Young. Thanks were voted Mrs Freeman, on the proposition of Lieut Parry, seconded by Mr Maurice Jones, Madoc-buildings. OBITUARY.—Mr W Williams, draper, Winson Green Road, Birmingham, and late of Messrs W Jones and Co.; Bridgenorth, died on Thursday week afrer a short illness in the fifty-fifth yeaj of his age. Mr Williams was the son of the late Mr Evan Williams, coal merchant, Pwllheli. and brother of Mrs Morgan Evans, of the same town. After his apprentiship with the late William Roberts, London House, Pwllheli. he went to Lon- don and afterwards was for fifteen years a Manchester buyer for Messrs Jones and Co. Bridgenorth. For the last eieven years he had been carrying on business at Winson Green, Birmingham, where he built up a prosperous connection was highly respected in the neigh- bourhood. The funeral which was private took place on Tuesday at Yardley Cemetery near Birmingham. The chief mourners were Master ErneatiWiIliams. (son,) Mr Morgan Evans, (brother- in-law), Rev WDavies, B.A.,Crickhowel, (nephew), Misses F Buxton and W Woodward, (brothers-in- law). Among others present were Dr Vince, Drully-road, Messrs P Bennison, president of the Drapers Association, and S Stephens, vice. president- The services was conducted by the Rev Heath Lemon, pastor of Winson Green Congregational Church, where Mr Williams was an active member. He leaves a widow and one son besides other relatives in the neigbbourhood o) Pwllheli and for whom much sympathy is felt. CONCERT.—On Tuesday evening the following well-known artistes gave a concert at the new Town Hall:—Miss Maggie Davies (soprano), Madame Juanita Jones (contralto), Mr Thomas Thomas (tenor), Mr Emlyn Davies (baritone), Miss Backsheen Wood (violinist), Mr Caradoc Roberts, F.R.C.O. (accompanist). The town has never been afforded a better musical treat, yet there were not 400 present. The audience, how- ever, made up for its deficiency in dimensions by the heartiness of its appreciation, nearly all the items being encored. The programme was as follows :—Duet, Mae Cymru'n Barod," Messrs Thomas and Davies; song, "Sweet Island of Ulva," with violin obligato by Miss Wood, Madame Jones; song, "Nirvana," Mr Thomas; song, 11 Bacio," Miss Davies; violin solo, Hungarian Rhapsody," Miss Wood new song, The Veteran's Song," Mr Davies song, Car- mencita," Miss Davies duet, "The Sailor Sighs," Mr and Mrs Thomas; song, Wlad y Cenin," Mr Davies; song, "Llam y Cariadau," Madame Jones song, "Arafa Don," Mr Thomas; duet, Crudel! Perche," Miss Davies and Mr Davies violin solo, (a) "Cavatina," (b) A Butterfly," Miss Wood song, "Japanese Love Song," Miss Davies song, "The Sailor's Grave," Mr Davies song, "God's Slumberland," Madame Jones; song' "Ailsa Mine," Mr Thomas; quartette, "When Hands Meet." LLEYN RURAL COUNCIL.—The monthly meet- ing was held on Wednesday, Mr Daniel Jones presiding. THE ROADS. It was reported that 947 had been spent on the Sam roads during the month and f57 on the Four- crosses roads. SATISFACTORY. The Clerk stated that no cases of infectious dis- ease had b.;en notified in the district for four months. CURRENT HALF-YEAR'S EXPENSES. The Clerk produced the estimate of expenses for the ensuing half-year, totalling £1,432 which in- cluded £1,150 in raspect of highways. Usually there was an adverse balance at the commencement of each half-year, but this time there was a balance in hand of JE432. This was due to the fact that all the overseers had paid the call. The estimated receipts totalled £375, leaving £ 1,057 to be paid by the parishes, which was equal to a rate of about 6d in the pound.—Mr J. Hughes remarked that the call was slightly higher than last time, but the blame lay not with the Rural Council expenditure. It was with the County Council.-The estimate was adopted. INFORMATION WANTED. The Local Governmeut Board wrote inquiring what progress had been made in formulating a scheme of water supply for Nevin and in improving the sanitary condition of Trevor.—It appears that the County Surveyor is preparing plans of the con- templated water scheme at Nevin and that a drain- age scheme for Trevor is being propounded by the Council in conjunction with Mr Wheeler, manager of Trevor Quarry. RESULT OF THE INQUIRY. Mr J. T. Jones reported the result of the inquiry held by a committee appointed by the Rural Council into representations by the Llanaelhaiarn Parish Council that the path leading from Pen- llechog Mill and passing the farms of Penllechog and Maesycwm to Penybwlch is a public path and that it had been unlawfully stopped and obstructed. The Committee, which consisted of Messrs J. T. Jones (chairman), D. H. JDavies, Samuel Roberts, W. E. Williams, and T. E. Griffith, sat nearly six hours hearing evidence, and were satisfied that the allegations contained in the representations of the Parish Council were incorrect and they recom- mended the District Council to refuse the Parish Council's application to take proceedings under the Local Government Act of 1894.—On the motion of Mr J. T. Jones, seconded by Mr Daniel Williams, the report was adopted.—Mr J. Hughes Parry stated that nothing could be more correct than the allegations of the Parish Council. Why, the Parish Council had spent a lot of money on the path at the request of the very persons who now held that the path was private.—Mr Samuel Roberts That the Parish Council bad spent money has nothing to do with the main question. The point is this-did they make the necessary in- quiries as to whether the path was public before spending the money? The Committee failed to find that they had done so. The Parish H Council, like many other parish counci's, spent money without finding out whether they were justified in spending.—Mr Hughes Parry was con- J tinning the discussion when Mr William Hughes ( H rose to a point of order on the ground that the report had been adopted.—Mr Griffith Jones, Penybont, proposed a vote of thanks to the Com- mittee.—Mr J. F. Roberts seconded and it was carried.—In acknowledging, Mr D. H. Davies and H Mr J. T. r. Jones said the Committee had done its H work carefully and conscientiously. H A COMPLAINT. H Mr John Evans wrote on behalf of himself and H others alleging negligence on the part of Llan- H ystumdwy Parish Council in repairing the foot- H bridge known as Tyddyncrythor, which was carried H away during the flood last November. Its re- H moval was causing endless inconvenience, and H school children were forced daily to go at least two miles out of their way.—Mr Daniel Pritchard said H the Parish Council were moving in the matter, and H it was decided to reply to this effect. H PRUNING HEDGES. I I A protracted discussion took placemen a motion I by Mr William Hughe?, as to the position of the I Rural Council with regard to the pruning of H hedges, etc,—The opinion was expressed by Mr j H J. i\ Jones that the Council had power to serve | I notices upon defaulting owners to prune the H hedges, and that failing compliance they could H institute legal proceedings, It was also said that I failing compliance, the Council's workmen could do I the work and charge the owners with the coat.—In I the result it was understood that the Surveyors H should serve notices upon defaulters. I AN OFFER. I Mr George F Yale wrote stating that he did not I think the Council understood the offer he had made I on behalf of Mr Jones Parry. The offer was that I as the road from Bodgadle to Madryn was in a very I bad condition-in fact a disgrace to any authority H -Mr Jones Parry was prepared to give f5 towards I the cost of repair, provided the Council hired the I county steam roller which, he understood, was I available for 10s. per day.—The Chairman said the I road was now better than it used to be.—Mr J F 4 I Roberts, Mr J T Jones, and Mr D H Davies enu- I merated the several difficulties in the way of H accepting the offer, and it was resolved to write I explaining the obstacles.—The Council sat an hour I and a half. H

SHAM FIGHT. I On Saturday night there was a sham fight be- J I tween some forty members of the Portmadoc I Volunteer Company and an equal number of the I Pwllheli Company. Portmadoc made an attack I I on Pwllheli town and the local company were on 11 the defence. 11 The Madocites state that they detrained at 11 Avonwen about quarter past four and with Capt. 11 Prichard and Sergt.-Instructor Hammond in 1 ■ command marched to Fourcrosses. Strategy 11 was then resorted to, and the main body arrived 11 shortly after seven outside Pwllheli. They met j I the main line of resistance of the defenders close 11 to Denio Church. The latter opened fire, and I after a few minutes' engagement the order to I cease fire was sounded. But in the meantime I ten of the aggressors had pierced the Pwllheli I lines and were in town before the bugle sounded, I thus winning the victory, it being understood ■ that if Portmadoc failed to penetrate the town I before "cease fire" was sounded at quarter past j I seven the defending force were to De adjudged II victorious. In parenthesis, it might be stated j I seven the defending force were to be adjudged II victorious. In parenthesis, it might be stated j I that the attacking force assert that the defenders I exceeded their privileges by pressing into their j I service several lady cyclists who gave valuable I information as to the direction from which the I enemy was approaching. I The Pwllheli version is that they paraded at I 4-15. The main line of resistance was under the I command of Capt Freeman one picket in charge I of Sergt-Instructor Griffith at Carn Hill, and an- I other under Lieut. Parry at Gelli. Several I scouts were at work, three on bicycles and one I on horseback. They deny the charge that they I pressed lady cyclists into their service, but admit I having received information from a lady cyclist I who was on her way from Fourcrosses to Pwll- I heli. They also confess that Portmadoc worked I remarkably well and that they never expected I them from the direction taken, which was I I spanned with ditches, hedges, and streams. They, I however, hold that they repulsed the attacking I force and that the victory was theirs. A few admit j I that some of the Madocites entered the town be- j I fore the order to cease fire was sounded but the I majority hold that they did not enter till after- I ward. Thus both sides claim the victory. Capt I Braithwaite, D.S.O., the adjutant of the I battalion, who was the umpire, had left the field I of operations half an hour before the cessation of I hostilities. The combatants were entertained, JI after the fight, to a sumptuous tea at the Crown I Hotel. I

PORTMADOC. I OBITUARY.—News has been received of the death I at his home in Bargoed, South Wales, of Dr I William Owen, son of Mrs Owen, Lombard-street. I and a nephew of Mr Robert Owen, timber mer- chant. Deceased, who was married, was under forty. SHIPPING.—Arrived eron Belle, Captain Davies from Waterford Mary and Eleanor, Jones, Aberystwyth Idea, Williams, Southampton via Pwllheli; s.s. Rebecca, Roberts, Liverpool Margaret and Maty, Evans, Shoreham Irish Minstrel, Griffiths, Galway; Equity, Evans, Clare Castle; Gowerian, Jones, Wexford.—Sailed: s.s. Rebecca, Captain Roberts, to Liverpool. LITERARY SOCIETY. -Tabernael, Monday, Mr Jones-Parry presiding. Matter under discussion, Should the amusements of the age be encour- aged ?"—Mr David Jones, Snowdon-street, opened in the affirmative and was supported by thirty members, and Mr John Kyffin, New-street, who was supported by eleven, in the negative.—Garth, Monday, Mr Hugh Jones presiding. Matter under discussion, "Books or friends have the greatest nfluence on character." A paper on Books" prepared by Mr Thomas Lloyd, Garth Cottage, was read by Mr W. R. Owen, the secretary, and on "Friends" by Mr R. 0. Ellis,'New-street. Nine voted for books and seventeen for friends.— Ebenezer has chosen the following as officers for ensuing session :—President The Rev J. R. Ellis: vice-presidents, Messrs D. R. Thomas and David Morris treasurer, Mr Hugh Evans; secretary, Mr J. Henry Lloyd.

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gtirto, (fflarriagig, anb Deaths. "Ho announcements of marriages are inserted without suffi- cient authentication, for want of which announcementf to us are sometimes omitted A charge of Is., paid in advance, is made for the words No Cards," Jcc., in 0 marriages and an addition to the simple record if deaths. MARRIAGES GRIFFITHS—REEVES.—on the 9th September, 1902, at the Wesleyan Chapel, King Williams Town, South Africa, Mr William Ewart Griffiths, eldest son of the late Mr D. Griffiths, of London and Lampeter, to Florence May, the only daughter of Sir J. H. Reeves, Mount Coke, King Williams Town. JAMES—EDWARDS. — On October loth, at the Register Office, Aberystwyth, before Mr T. Morgan, registrar, Pontrhydygroes, Mr John James, Dinas, Ponterwyd, to Miss Margaret Edwards, Bwlchstyllen, Trefeirig. THOMAS-POWELL-ON October 9th, at Twrgwyn Chapel, Troedyraur, by the pastor, Rev D. Oliver, and Mr J. Thomas, registrar, Mr D. Thomas, manager of the Lampeter Co-opera- tive Dairy Society, Ltd., to Mary Ellen, only daughter of Alderman J. Powell, Blaenwern, Rhydlewis. DEATHS. Ac TON STRAW. On October ^fJth, at Barmoutb, Richard Acton Straw, of Lincoln, aged 49. Deeply mourned. Indian papers please copy. b952 IN MEMORIAM. PARRY.—In loving memory of Ida Louisa, the beloved daughter of D. G. and Elizabeth Parry, Holyrood, Aberystwyth. Died Oct. 16th, 1901. Twelve months have passed, and still we miss her, and ever will till we meet in heaven.- Father and Mother. b939 Printed by J. GIBSON, and published by him n Terrace-road, Aberystwyth, in the county of Cardigan, at Ll. EDWARDS'S, stationer. High-street, Bala; at J. Gibson's, at the Cambrian News Office, Hivh. street, Barmouth, in the county of Merioneth and at DAVID LLOYD'S, Portmadoc, in the county of Carnofvon. On Friday, October 17tb, 1902.