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dffatts anb attdtø captain grasped a marlinspike, L^ghed his anchor, spliced his main c5at:e, and did many more things that chains m funny stories always do. Another point a-port!" he shouted, t at the man at the wheel, and zrgettiug that nobody has any business, 0i,sPeak to the man at the wheel. The .J* ^dy who was taking her first trip, b1 ISPered in the ear of the old gentle- j who was with her. These sailors i°, drink," she said. "That's the third c8 called for within five minutes." i oom6|j0(jy jja(j given little Tommy a !?°k 0n etiquette, by way of a birthday and, somehow or other, Tommy it. une day his little sister was j^out to open the door. Tommy seized «v by the hair and draeeed her back. 8 pu silly, ignorant little beast 1" he & lc*, have you no manners ? It is the l^tleman's place to open the door for a )') t, "Your Honour," said an Irish servant uis master, Mr So-and-So said you k?s Hot fit to clean his shoes." "And "hat did you say, Pat?" "Faith, I said J* was." & Let me have a pound of oysters, my man, will you ?" said a sailor who spending his time and money ashore. ^*<mnd, sir? we don't sell 'em by weight, Se^ 'em by measure." ""Well, tfien, 'I tne have a yard." y Cook, you must take a week's notice. ii°Ur cooking doesn't suit me." "Well, boarders all seem to like it." "Yes; ^'s why I must get another cook!" v Bridget, I told you to have my hot ater rea(jy jn the morning." "Shure, ■0f>" replied Bridget, "Didn't I bring it gP and leave it at the door last night, so to have it in time." (on the Atlantic liner): Did you "Serve the great appetite of that stout at dinner?" He: "Yes he must be bat they call a stowaway. i. 'Tention!" exclaimed a sergeant to platoon; "Front face, and 'tend to ttwi call I" "As many of ye as is pre- i ..in xxxjxiiv, an,i ,-v^, ui is not present will sav ABSENT." j As the plate came round Donald topped upon it half-a-crown, thinking it i as a penny. As he put out his hand J° recover the "siller," the deacon whis- pered, "Na, na, ance in alius in." "Oh, pe! said Donald, "but I'll get credit it in heaven." "Nay. ye winna; f«,ll on'y get credit for the penny ye iSlended to gie!"

ram the Paptre ^ght young men, the sons of farmers, charged at Kirklw/ Stephen on Mon- with assaulting the Rev. J. G. Lax, |.iCar of Stainmore. The defence was the defendants acted in ignorance, their desire to put an end to a state things they regarded as intolerable. magistrates refused to allow evi- to be called with reference to cer- 111 suggestions that had been made in ^^s-examination of the Vicar, and fined ^ie defendants £ 5, with the lQn of a morfth's imprisonment. Qarges against the same defendants ^.eferred by Miss Rennican, a school ilross, were withdrawn, with a view to proceedings being taken. & is announcedthat in the event of a tteral election, Mr Chamberlain will be ^^rned unopposed for West Birming- hunger strike of the suffragists in n rriinglinm gaol has collapsed' under e threat of forcible administration of j.j^shmont. In two cases food was a^y forcibly administered upon the VjJlCe °r a- Home Office expert who Winson Green. oaring the sitting of the Committee tj, the Development and Road Improve- ^t Funds Bill, it was stated that the °unt to be spent would be £ 700,000 a despatch (from Gohalti ann'ounioes ^be La Cros Silver Mining Company struck the "La Cros Vein No 10" in i- cross-cut seventy feet below the ib neI. The company's engineers state ;k"at the ore is three inches wide, and four thousand ounces to the ton.

„ ABERAYRON ^Uccers.—Mr Milton Da vies, son of Dr SitjV| Tanyfron Villa, won the Univer- entrance scholarship of fifty m anatomy and physiology at <^n6 Cross Hospital. Mr Davies was ^'Klent at Cardiff University whence Passed his intermediate M.B. of the ^don University last July.

1lA. T THEY THEMSELVES HAVE t, it SAID. Yon are to give a preference to the polonies you must put a tax on %\V °°d""—Mr Cliamber'Iain, May, 1903. e^ll know that the power o>f the jtouse of Lords is still further limited by the fact that it cannot touch those Money Bills, Miieh if it could deal with no doubt It would bring the whole executive ^achinerv of the country to a stand- st-ill.»—Mr Balfour, June. 1907.

"E FROM CROWN LANDS. hi B7th report the Commissioners l^tid T)Ma.iesty's Woods, Forests, and I fevenues states that exclusive of °t for building purposes, foreshores, $lMe5Un?ral rigbts, the Crown property 2i > their charge extends to about acres, of which about 66,688 acres I ,jl^er timber and 128,117 acres are wastes (subject to common SSL year the income amount to l-k^'970' and the expenditure was thpv 'o. The corresponding figures for *46 qiQececfrng year were 2660,089 and y respectively.

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TALYBONT PETTY SESSIONS, Tuesday, September 28th -Before J. T Morgan, Esq., pre- siding; Sir E. J. W. Pai»rv Pryse, Dr. J. James, David Rees, Richard Thooias Edward Jones. William Morris, and William Mason, Esqrs. Milk Cases.—David Owen, milk vendor, Berthlwyd Talybont, charged by Superin- tendent R. Jones, Aberystwyth, with having sold milk which was not of the nature substance, and quality demanded bv the' purchaser, P.S. Dav:d Jones, at Talybont, on August 17th.—Sergeant Jones said he purchased two pennyworth of fresh milk from defendant's son and told him the milk was required for analysis. The cows were milked on September 3rd in the presence of Sergeant Jones and P.C. Williams and the milk was put in three bottles, one of which he gave to defendant sent one to Superintendent Jones, and keeping the third.—Superintendent Jones said he received the first sample of milk and took it to Dr. (Brooke, to be analysed. The analysis showed a deficiency in milk fat of 8.6. The second sample he received on September 3rd was above the previous sample.—Defendant said the fact that the analysis of the sample was higher than the second sample was due to the change in the weather. He treated all the milk m the same way.—Miss Mary Jane Owen, de. fendant's daughter, said she and her brother milked the cows on August 17th and the milk was sold as taken from the cows.—Corroborative evidence was given by Owen David Owen, defendants son.— The case was dismissed on payment of costs, the Bench saying they had taken a lcnient view of the case.;—Thomas Lloyd, Rhvdypennau Inn, milk vendor, was similarlv charged.—P.C. Mathias, Bow Street, said he bought a pint of milk from the defendant's son, John Lloyd, at Bow- Street on August 17th.—Replying to de- fendant, the Constable said his son in- formed him that the milk had been bought at Pantyperran and that previous samples had proved satisfactory.—Supintendent Jones said the Analyst's certificate showed that the sample was under eight per cent. -Defendant said he had bought the milk that day because he was short. He had never been summoned before neither here nor in London.—The Bench said they had taken everything into consideration and thought defendant was responsible for the quality of the milk. This case was worse than the previous case and was dismissed on payment of costs.—William Owen, milk vendor, Tvnewydd, Borth. was also charged by Superintendent Jones with the same offence.—P.O. Richard Griffiths, Borth, said he bought a pint of milk from de- fendant's daughter on August 17th and told her it was "for the purpose of analysis. —Superintendent Jones said the analysis showed that there was an absence of eight per cent of fat and an addition of twenty per cent of water. Defendant was offered the opportunity of having the cows milked a second time in the presence of the poli,oo; but he replied that he had bought the milk.—The Chairman, address, ing defendant's wife who appeared, said it was a very bad case and that the Bench, although taking a lenient view, imposed a fine of 10s. and costs. If defendant bought milk he was responsible for it. Removing Pigs.—Edward Jones. Gwas- tady Ooch, Cemmes Road, Machynlleth, farmer, was charged with having removed five pigs into the county of Cardigan with, out having a movement licence, on Sept- ember 22nd. at Furnace, Ysguborycoed.— Defendant said P.S. Jones stopped him on the road and he gave the officer every assistance. He was under the impression that nigs could be removed from the farm without a licence. His pigs were healthy and strong. There was too much red tape and too little common sense. (Laughter.) —P.S Jones, giving evidence, said he met defendant at Furnace in a trap proceed- ing towards Talybont. There were five small pigs in the trap. He asked defend- ant if he had a movement licence, and defendant said he had not got one.— Superintendent Jones produced the Board of Agriculture's regulation order, and also the County Council order respecting the removal of pigs. The penalty was £20, and the offence was not so trivial as the defendant thought it was.—Fined 5s. and OCISts. Did not Think he Could.—William Gib- son, farm labourer, Pwllglas, was charged with having been drunk on the highway at Bow Street on An mist 14th.—Defend- ant denied the offence ana said lie was a little tired.—P.C. Mathias said defendant was found lying on the highway helplessly drunk near the fifth milestone on the Taly- bont road. He assisted defendant to stand, but he fell down again.—-Defendant again' denied that he was drunk, but admitted having had a drop to drink.—• The Chairman tbld defendant that if he signed the pledge they would let him go.— Defendant replied that he did not think he could do so.—As an alternative, he was fined 2s. 6d. and oosts. Drink by False Pretences.—Edward Jones, engine driver, Tynwern. Tre'rddol, was charged with having obtained intoxi- cating liquor at the Black Lion, Talybont, by falsely representing himself to be a traveller on Sunday, September 19th, and John Morgan, farm servant. Penrhynger- wyn, Yscuborycood, was charged with aid- ing and abetting Jones to obtain drink.— Defendants, who did not appear, wrote expressing regret and admitted the offence.—Superintendent Jones asked that the name of John Morgan should be altered to Job Morgan, and this having been done, added that it was a serious case. as the men pretended that they had come the necessary three miles and thus obtained the driink by telling a lie. They might ailso have brought the publican into trouble.—The Chairman said the majority of the Bench were in favour of inflicting a fine of 5s. and costs each, but if he had his own way he would have fined them treble that amount. Drunk on Licensed Premises. — John Knighton Jones. White Lion, Talybont, licensed victualler, was charged with per- mitting drunkenness on his licensed prem. ises on September 23rd. Defendant was also charged with having sold intoxicating liquor to a drunken person named Francis Power at the "White Lion on September 23rd.—Mr. Hugh Hughes, Aberystwyth, appeared for the defendant.—P.S. Jones said he found a tramping labourer, named Francis Power, lying helplessly drunk with his head under, the seat outside the White Lion. Having raised him up, he took him to the lock up. Power was taken to Aber- ystwyth next day and fined 2s. 6d. and costs. The same evening he called at the White Lion. about a. quarter to eleven, and saw Mrs. Jones, wife of the licensee, and asked her if a tramp had called at the house during the evening. In consequence of what Mrs. Jones told him, he asked to see her husband. She went upstairs and he heard her tell Mr. Jones, who was in bed, that Sergeant Jones had called and was enquiring about an old man who had called and how much drink he had been served with. Mr. Jones replied that he was served with two "sleevers" of beer. Mrs Jones came to the stairs and repeated what her husband had said. He then asked Mrs Jones when the tramp left the house, and she replied at ten o'clock. Next day he took Power to the White Lion and Mr. Jones admitted having served him with two "sleevers" of beer and said he was not responsible for the man between ten min- utes to ten and ten minutes to eleven. He told Mr. Jones he found the man at 10-15. —In reply to' Mr. Hughes, witness said the seat was in front of the house and Mr. Jones denied that the man was drunk. From the time the man left the house until the time he found him twenty-five minutes had elapsed. It .was quite possible that the man could get drunk in that time if he had drink before the "sleevers." He kept a pretty close watch >11 the public houses and the licensees knew he was watchful. Mr. Jones had kept the house about eighteen months. Witness had cautioned him, but had not reported him before.—Defendant said he was in the bar on September 23rd attending to business. He knew Power and had seen him before, He came into the bar about half-past eight with a friend and called for two two-penny- worths of beer. After a time they sat down and had a smoke. Two young men came in, ordered refreshments, and played a game of rings. After playing one game. Power .joined the younger man in a frame. Power played the game well. Witness told P.S. Jones that Power was there until ten minutes to ten and that he had two sleevers. About 9-39, another man named John Jones came in and spoke to Power. Jones had a pint of beer and was in the bar when Power left. Witness had no hesita- tion in saying that Power was sober.—By Superintendent Jones: Powe.r commenced playing rings about nine o'clock. It was not customary to call for a quart of beer when playing rings. When he called time, some went out and some stayed behind. Power went straight out.—The Chairman asked how much ai "sleever" contained and was told it was between a glass and a pint. The Chairman added that he had never heard of the term before that morning.— Mr Hughes said the community understood he term. especially the tramping com- iumity.—James Evans, ioiner, Talybont, a:d he went to the V\ irt-e Lion on 'Ihurs- day night- about ten minutes to nine with x mate named Herbert Hughes. They ■ iid two drinks of stout. After ordering he drinks, they played ai game of rings. Power asked for a game. It was a game which required a good deal of skill. He remained half an hour and when he left Power was qUlte sober.—Bv Superintendent Jones: He thought Power, being so talk- ative, was an Irishman. There were five others besides himself and Power.—Her- bert Hughes and John Jones gave cor- roborative evidence.—After deliberation, the Bench announced that they would dis- miss the case.

LAMPETER Golf.—The following were the best cards returned at the weekly competi- tion on Saturday :—A. L. Roberts, 92, 30, 62; S.o.id. Baldwin, 82, 12, 70; A. R. T. Jones, W, 16, 75; D. Jones, 87, 12, 75; J. S. Jones, 88, 9, 79. The prize, given by Mrs Davies, Royal Oak, was won by Mr A. L. Roberts. PETTY SESSIONS, Friday, September 24th.—Before J. C. Harford, Timothy Richard, D. R. Jones, A. R. T. Jones, and W. Inglis Jones, Esqrs. Drunkenness.—Alice Powell, widow, St Da.vid's, was charged by P.O. Joseph Jones with having been drunk and in- capable on the highway on September 23rd.—Defendant admitted the offence. —In consideration of defendant hav- ing spent a night in custody, the Bench dismissed the ca^e.—John Jenkins, black- smith, College-street, was charged by D.C.C. Williams with having been drunk and disorderly in Bridge-street on August 21st.—Defendant did not appear. —Sergeant Thomas proved the case.— Defendant was fined 10s. including costs. Without Light. — John Richards, farmer, Pentreshon, was charged by D.C.C. Williams with having driven a horse and cart without light at half-past eight on September 9th.—Defendant said he had no light, but was leading the horse.—D.C.C. Williams said proceed- ings were taken in defendant's own safety.—Defendant was fined 2s. 6d. and costs. Alleged Assault.—Rees Davies, Barley Mow, was summoned by Sarah Evans, 5, GTeenfield.;terraoe, for having assaulted her on September 8th.—Defendant de- nied the offence.—Complainant stated she was in me Drover's Arms on Wednes- day night. Defendant came in and asked the landlord if he could find room for his brother. The landlord said he had no room. Witness and three child- ren sat by the fire, and defendant said it was the family of Barley Mow that filled the whole place. Defendant also struck her three times on the hand and used abusive language.—Thomas Thomas, Borough Stores, said he heard defendant using abusive Langauge.—David Evans, complainant's son, corroborated com- plainant's evidence.—Defendant stated that he did not strike complainant. He had never struck a woman.—J. Davies, defendant's brother, corroborated.—The Bench fined defendant 2s. 6d. and costs. Maintenance.—A case against Thomas Morgan, Caerau, Maesteg, summoned for neglecting to maintain his wife was ad- journed.—Mr J. E. Lloyd appeared for the Guardians. Transfer.—An application by Miss Letitia Thomas for the transfer of the licence of me Crown Inn from the late licensee to herself was granted. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, Saturday, September 25th.-Present: Messrs Humphrey Jones, Maesypandy, chair- man; Morgan Williams, Arthog, vice- chairman; James Lewis, Hugh Owen, D G Wake Williams, DoIgeMey; Mey- rick Roberts, Towyn; Morris Jones, Ffriddbryncoch; M G Williams, Dyffryn; Robert Hughes, Griffth Price, JLlanfaclireth; John Williams, Llwyngwnl; Hugh Evans, John Evans, Edward Williams, D. E'. Davies, Bar- mouth; Wm E'llis, John Griffith, John Roberts, Brithdir and Islaw'rdref: G J. Griffith, Ellis Williams, Llanaber; Griffith Powell, LJanddwywe-is; R. Guthrie Jonos, clerk; H. R. Evans, assistant clerk; J. R. Jones, master; and the relieving officers. Non-Maintenance.-—Jiurlng been de- cided to take proceedings against a mar- ried man at Barmouth for his mother's non-maintenance, he wrote two let- ters entreating the Guardians to deal with him leniently.—Mr M. G. Williams thought it was a case which should be made an example to others; but Mr Ed- ward Williams said it was fortunate that the man himself did not apply for relief.—The case was referred to the local guardians and the Relieving Officer. The case of a railway employee earning 17s. a week was adjourned to make in- quiries, Mr Morris Jones asking whether it was usual to press tfor payment when the wages were so low ? Poor Law Conference.—Mr Hugh Evans reported that he had attended the poor law conference at Wrexham where important matters were discussed. He intended making a detailed report at the next meeting.—It was decided to obtain copies of the official report, the Chair- man saying he hoped that members would read them carefully in order to be up to date. Pauperism. — A comparative return prepared Mr H. R. Williams, Local Government Board inspector, showed that the union was bracketed with Pwll- heli and other unions having a percent- age of .3." of pauperism on population compared with the average of 2.9 for the whole ill Wales and Monmouthshire. The ratable value of the union had decreased from in 1905 to £73,937 in 1909. The population was 14,248 to an area of 145,213 acres. The number of paupers had decreased from 493 in 1905 to 472 in 1909, the number of in-door paupers being fifty-two and out-door 420. The expen- diture had decreased from £4,035 to £3,939 and the amount per head from 5s 7d to 5s 6,td. The out-door paupers included 238 suffering from old age or permanent disability, 188 wives and children, ninety caused by sickness and want of workj eighteen single women. The percentage of out-door paupers on population for the half year ended Lady Day, 1909, was 3.7 compared with 3.6 in the corresponding half year. Financial.—The monthly report showed that the amount of instalment due was £1,746 5s. and there were arrears of J3794 10s. Cheques were passed anounting to £743 18s. 8d., the balance in hand being £988 13s. Ltd.-The report was presented by Mr Morgan Williams and adopted.— It was decided to apply to the LocaT Gov- ernment Board for sanction to pay a bill for port wine extending over a year. The arrears from Barmouth had been con- siderably reduced, but heavy arrears re- mained due from Llanaber, Mallwyd and Talyllyn parishes.—The payments' in- cluded special precept of £485 due to the County Council. The Hou'se.—Satisfactory reports were received from visitors to the House. The Master reported that Dr E. P. Mandy, Local Government Board inspector, had visited the House with reagrd to the children's vaccination. Half Yearly Estimate.—The Clerk sub- mitted the estimate of expenditure for the half year ending next Lady Day which showed that tlie common charges were estimated to total £2,962, including £270 for m-maintenance and £1,700 for out-door relief. Receipts were expected amounting to £1,360, leaving £1,600 to be provided. Separate charges were estimated at £115, contingencies £500, and county rate £3.267, making with the common charges a total of £5,480. The probable balance at the end off this half year was estimated at JE800, leaving £4,682 to be raised by rate compared with £4.982 in the corresponding half of last year, the difference being due to the fact that there was an increased balance of £300. Replying to questions, the Clerk explained that the difference 'in the parish calls was calculated on the basis of the balances in favour or against as shown by the parochial ledger account. —On the proposition of Mr Morris Jones, seconded by Mr M. G. Williams, the estimate was approved.—The calls for the parishes for this half year are as fol- lows ;—Dolge'lley, £441: Britlidir and Is- law'rdref, £552; Llanaber, £318; Bar- mouth, £821 Llanddwywe-is-y-graig, £126 Llanddwywe-uwTch-y-graig, £ 0-+; Llanegryn, £168; Llan- enddwyn, £261 Llanfachreth, £285 Llanfihangel-y-pennant,£185; III an gel- ynin, £46H; Llanymawddwv. £143; Mall- wyd, £278; and Talyllyn, £Zi77. i A Serious Case.—It was agreed to sanction the employment of a trained nurse to attend a family suffering from scarlet fever as there was a difficulty in having local attendance. The medical report showed that one child had diedi and other members of the family were infected. Provisions.—The tenders of the fol- lowing were accepted for the supply of provisons, etc:—Messrs Mills and Son, W. Allen, J. E. Jones, Evan EUwards, R. O. Morgan, Miles and Williams, G. D. Hughes, Ellis Evans, D. Owen (Cross Keys), Griffith Pugh, J. Griffin, Evan Rees, and Albert Davies. RURAL COUNCIL, Saturday (Special Meeting).—Mr Griffith Price, Corsy- garnedd, presiding. Scavenging.—The tender of Mr R. E. Pugh, Penygarreg, 'for scavenging at Abergynolwyn at B24 a year was accepted, the other tender being Mr T. Williams, Cedris-street, at £ 26. Half 1'early Estimates.—-The Clerk (Mr W. T. Lloyd) explained that for the half year now ending the Surveyor (Mr W. Williams) had estimated that he would require £350. The amount actu- ally expended was J5349 4s. Id. (Hear, hear.) or the ensuing half year, the Surveyor estimated that he would re- quire for highways J3370, an increase of £20. The amount expended in the cor- responding half year was .£334. The in- crease, was necessary to improve Cross Foxes road. With general expenses, the Clerk estimated the total amount re- quired at JM70 with R145 for sanitary purposes. After deducting contribution from the Agricultural Rates Act, the amount required was estimated at £506 compared with £936 in the previous half year (including the Bontddu law costs) and £480 in the corresponding half year. A penny rate produced £156 and a rate of 3d in the pound was equal to x/246 which would leave a balance of £40. The Clerk added that there was an overdraft at the end of this half year of £344 12s. 4d., but calls were due amounting to £ 381 and if all the arrears were paid in time there would be a balance in hand of £ 36.—Mr Humphrey Jones pointed out that there was a great depression in the country. The ratepayers were over-burdened and he hoped that no im- provejments were contemplated except what was absolutely necessary. He pro- posed a rate of threepence in the pound.—Mr John Roberts seconded the proposition and an amendment was pro- posed by Mr Morris Jones and seconded by Mr Robert Hughes that the rate should be 3d to cover the full amount.— Five voting each way, the amendment was carried on the Chairmaits casting vote.—Special rates of £10 each were levied on Llanfihangel-y-'pennant and Talyllyn parishes, compared with £20 in the previous half year. In Llangelynin parish, the Clerk stated that the estimate for the previous half year was JB98 12s. and the amount expended was £97 11s. 6d. For the ensuing half year the expenditure was estimated at £87 12s., including JB58 12s. for loan re-payment. After deducting the water rate of £34, it was necessary to produce .£53 12s. by special rate, a penny rate being equal to £22. Referring to Llanenddwyn parish, the Clerk explained that the total pay- ments in the previous half year amounted to £181 19s. 6d. The expenditure for the previous half year was estimated at £124 16s., including J389 16s. re-payment ov loan. It was agreed to levy a special rate for £76, after deducting £48 water rate. A penny rate produced £14. The Clerk added that the special rate had been reduced from £250, the parish hav- ing claered off over £860 in three years. —The estimates were adopted. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, Friday, Sep- tember 24th.—Present: Messrs B. J. Evans, Llanfair, chairman; D. Wil- liams, Pencarreg; Elvan Davies, Lam- petr; Thomas Jones, Llanllwni; Wm. Davies, Cellan; T. G. Williams, B. T. Lewis, Pencarreg; D. R. Jones, Llan- wnen; J. E. Lloyd, clerk E. D. Rees, assistant clerk; J. Evans, master; and the relieving officers. An Application.—Mr D. Williams re- ferred to the application made at the last meeting by the Llanybyther Parish Council for more representatives on the Board for the parish. Mr Williams said the matter would probably have to be considered by the County Council. He would be pleased to bring the matter for- ward if it was the wish of the Board.— It was understood that the Board were desirous of Mr Williams moving in the matter. Desertion.—Mr Evan Davies said he would like to know how many cases the relieving officers had on their books of wives being deserted by their husbands. Mr Davies added that he did not know that anything was being done to arrest the deserting husbands.—Mr Thos. Jones proposed that the relieving officers should submit a report on the matter to the next meeting.—The proposition was agreed to. Tenders.—The House Committee re- commended that the tenders of the fol- lowing tradesmen for supplying the House with. provisions should be accepted:—Grocery, D. M. Jones, Blaen- pant; butter, D. Evans, Ffynonfair milk, John Davies, High-street; drapery, Walter Davies, London House; coal, J. Davies, coal merchant; meat, David Thomas, butcher; and boots, J. Davies, Cambrian Factory.—On the proposition of Mr Evan Davies, seconded by Mr T. Jones, the tenders were accepted. Pauperism.—The half-yearly returnsotf Mr H. R. Williams, Local Government Board Inspector, were laid before the meeting. The return showed that for the half year ended Lady Day, 1909, the number of paupers was 276, a decrease of nine on the corresponding period of 1905. The cost of indoor maintenance in 1909 was £ 316, and in 1905 £ 325. In 1909 the cost of maintaining out-door paupers for a half year was £2,050, and in 1905, for a similar period, £1,940. The cost of main- taining each pauper was 4s. lOd. a week in 1905, and in 1909 the cost was 5s. Hd. A Surcharge.—The Clerk read a letter) from the Local Government Board with reference to the disallowance of a sum of 7s. 6d. made in the accounts of the re- lieving officer, Mr T. L. Evans, by the district Auditor at the audit for the half year ended Michaelmas, 1908. Having regard to the objections to the granting of out-door relief to able-bodied women with illegitimate children, the Board considered that it was inexpedient that such relief shouid be given except for some special reason.—In a letter ad-1 dresed to the Relieving Officer, the Board stated that it appeared to them that the sum in question represented a payment of out-relief at the rate of Is. 6d. a week granted by the Guardians to Sarah Lloyd, an able-bodied single woman with a child. The woman was out in service earning 7s. 6d. a week in addition to her board and lodging. She left the child in the care of her mother, who was stated to have given up her occupation of charing. The Board de- cided that the disallowance should be surcharged. Dtistrict Council was held subsequently, Mr W. Davies, Cellan, presiding. Sanitary.—The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Morgan Richardson, Cardigan, referring to the farm of Bailybedw, re- ported upon by the Inspector at the last meeting. The letter stated that the farm was not in the condition reported by the Inspector. Certain repairs were necessary and these would ba carried out. A Road.—The Clerk read a letter from the Lampeter Town Councli calling atten- tion to the advisability of making a road from Cwmmynach past Capeli to the main road from Lampeter to Aberayron. If such a road was made it would greatly facilitate communication between Lam- peter and Cribin. Mydroylin, Dihewid, and the surrounding country.—Mr T G Williams thought it would entail a great deal of work.—On the suggestion of the Clerk, the matter was adjourned. Llanybyther District Council. — A special meeting of the Llanybyther Dis- trict Council was also held, Mr. T Jones, Llanllwni, presiding. Ram Water Supply.—On the proposi- tion ofll\1r. D Williams, seconded by Mr B T Lewis, it was agreed to invite tenders for carrying out a scheme of water supply at Ram. Notice of Motion.—The Chairman gave notice that he v. otild propose at the next meeting that a. steam poller should be engaged to roll certain roads in the dis- trict. AGRICULTURAL SHOW. The annual show of the Lampeter Agri- cultural Society was held on Thursday of last week and was well attended. The quality and number of exhibits compared favourably with those of previous years. The president of the show this year was Mr David Davies. M.P., Llandinam, who was not able to be present at the show owing to other engagements. The vice- presidents were Mrs T. H. R. Hughes, M.F.H.. Neuaddfawr, and Lieut. C. W. Powell, Brynygog. The Chairman of the Committee was Mr J. C. Harford, and the vice-chairman Mr John Rees, Dolgwm isaf. The treasurer was Mr D. Jones, Lloyd's Bank. and the secretary, Mr J. D. Lloyd, Bridge-street. The judges were:—Black cattle, Mr J. Scourfield, Blaenwernddu, Whitland; coloured cattle, Mr S. F. M. Nevett, Yor- ton, Shrewsbury; horses adapted for agri- cultural purposes, Mr R. Galbraith, Home Farm, Margam, Port Talbot; horses adapted for riding or driving and cobs, Mr Roger Howells, Kille Farm, Llan'gattock, Crickhowell; ponies, Mr G. Lewis, Plas Tregeiriog, Ruabon; short wool sheep, Mr S. F. M. Nevett, Yorton, Shrewsbury; Welsh mountain and high- land sheep, Mr R. N. Jones, Brynmelyn, Corwen; pigs, Mr J. Scourfield, Blaen- wernddu, Whitland; butter and cheese, Miss Mary Fisk, University College of Wales, Aberystwyth; garden produce, Mr J. M. James, the Gardens, Hafod, Devil's Bridge; jumping competition, Mr B D Evans, Bwlchbychan. The stewards were:—Black cattle, Mr Daniel Jenkins, Pentrefelin, and Mr G. J. Davies. Peny- lan coloured cattle, Mr Jonathan Davies, Blaenplwyf; Mr Jonathan Williams, Pen- tre; and Mr Jenkin Hughes, Nanthen- foel; horses adapted for agricultural pur- poses, Mr J. W. Davies, Penybank; Mr James Davies, Llettytwppa; and Mr T. Davies, junior. Dremddu; horses adapted for riding or driving and cobs, Mr T. Owen 12, Station-terrace; Mr J. E. Evans, Nantvgelly Villa: Mr R. M. Davies, Myrtle Hill; and Sergt.-Major Baldwin, Fern Villa; ponies, Mr R. J. Rees, Ve-lmdre; Mr John Price, junior, Boidie; and Mr T. LI Evans, Ffynonfair; rheep, Mr T. Jones. Bank Hall: Mr D. T. Williams, Harford-square; and Mr. Joseph Price, Gwarcoed- pigs, Mr James Edwards. Castell, and Mr David Davies, Felinfach butter and cheese, Mr J. D. A. Ellis, High-street: Mr J. L. Hughes, Croesawdy, Lampeter and Mr Joseph EVans, Llanfairfawr; garden produce, Mr T. Thomas, Teify; Mr Tom Griffiths, Blaencwm; and Mr D. Worthington Davies. Bridge-street. jumping competi- tion, Mr T. Owen, 12, Station-terrace; Mr Daniel I. Rees, Trebannau; and Mr David Evans, Pontfaen; special classes, Mr D. Robert Jones, Llwyngroes; Mr A. H. J. Thompson, Peterwell; Mr A. R. T. Jones, Ook Lodge; parade of prize win- ners, the Rev W. LI. Footman, Tany- bryn Mr A. H. J. Thompson, Peterwell; Mr LI. Bankes Price, Doldement; Dr H. Bankes. Price, Dolau; Mr Alfred Bebb, St. David's College; general director, Mr J. C. Harford, Falcondale; veterinary surgeon, Mr W. Morgan Williams, M.R.C.V.S., Lampeter. THE LUNCHEON. Mrs T. H. R. Hughes, vice-president, presided over the luncheon catered by Mr Rees, Lion Hotel. The royal toast was proposed by Mrs Hughes and loyally received.—Mr Vauglian Davies proposed success to Lam- peter Agricultural Society. In doing so, Mr Davies said he had watched the Society for many years and he could honestly say that every year there was an improvement in almost all the stock shown. Like a good Cardi, the first tiling he looked at when he entered the show was the light horses. There was an improvement in that department and he hoped they would go on improving. There was not the least doubt that if they bred good cobs. they would sell well. In London they could not look at a cob under JE150 or £200. He also saw that they were maintaining their reputa- tion for neavv horses. The only falling off he could find was in the section for coloured cattle. He took it that these had been, brought to such perfection that a great many of their neighbours were afraid to show unless they had some- thing extra good. He thought the sheep shown would be very hard to beat, but unfortunately they were not up to value now. He congratulated the company upon having a lady in the chair. Ladies now were coming to the front, and if they could keep Mrs Hughes connected with the Society, he was sure the Society would flourish. He coupled with the toast the name of Mr J. C. Hartford. In responding, Mr Harford thanked the Company for the way they had re- ceived the toast. Since they had met last year they had had a severe loss in the loss of their Secretary. He had been secretary for twenty-five years and a great measure of the Society's success was due to him. They had a new sec- retary now who did his utmost to do good work. They had that day about JB50 in the bank. He hoped they did not think they had enough. They wanted £100 and they meant to have ft. They could not venture on any experiment until they had at least £100 so that they could meet a rainy day. If they had a rainy day they would be very nearly broke. They could not afford to throw their gate money away. Perhaps some sugr gestion would be given for the addition of an attractive item to arouse people. Mr Harford also congratulated the Society upon having a iady in the chair.. The toast of the judges was proposed by the Rev W. LI. Footman and responded to by Professor Bryner Jones, Aberystwyth. The following were the awards:- Section A.—BLACK CATTLE. (Pure Welsh Breed). Bull over one and under two years old-I, J. T. Davies, Crugywheel, Llany- byther; 2, M. and H. James, Lanlwyd, Llanilar. Bull Calf not exceeding twelve months old-I, J. T. Davies, Crugywheel; 2, Jen- kin Jenkins, Glanwern, Felinfach. Cow or two-year-old Heifer, in milk or calf—1 and 2, J. T. Davies, Crugywheel; 3, Joseph Evans, Llanfairfawr, Lampeter. Heifer over one and under two years old-l, J. T. Davies, Crugywheel; 2, Joseph Evans, Llanfairfawr; 3, Joseph Evans; ditto. Heirer Calf not exceeding twelve months old—1 and 3, J. T. Davies, Crug- ywheel; 2, David Morgan, Moelfre, Lam- peter. Best animal in section A—1, J. T. Davies, Crugywheel. Section B.—CATTLE. Any breed except Welsh. Bull over two years old—1, J. Lloyd Morgan, Rliiwfelen, Abergwili; 2, Uni- versity College of Wales, Aberystwyth; r., T. Lloyd Evans, Ca,steU1 Llanarth; h.c., Edward Jones, Ponttaen, Ciliau Aeron. T Bull not exceeding two years old—1, U.C.W., Aberystwyth; 2, J. Lloyd Mor- gan Rliiwfelen; r., U.C.W., Aberyst- wyth. Cow or two-year-old Heifer, in milk or caJf-I, J. Lloyd Morgan; 2, Thomas Davies and Sons, Llechwedd, Llany- byther; r., J. C. Harford, Falcondale. Heifer not exceeding two years—1, Thomas Davies and Sons, Llechwedd; 2, U.C.W., Aberystwyth; r., Thomas Davies and Sons; h.c., U.C.W.; c., R. S. Rowland, the Garth. Section C.—CATTLE. Any pure breed except Welsh. Bull over two years old—1, T. Lloyd Evans, Castell, Llanarth; 2, Edward Jones, Pontfaen; 3, Samuel Davies, Coedpark, Lampeter; r., John Rees, Dol- gwm ucha, Llanybyther. Bull over one and under two years old —1, Wm Thomas, Rhiwson isaf, Llan- wenog; 2, David Evans, Pontfaen. Bull Calf not exceeding twelve months old—1, T. Lloyd Evans, Castell, Llan- arth; 2, T. Lloyd Evans, ditto. Cow or two-year-old Heifer, in milk or calf—1, Thomas Jones, Cilerwisc, Felin- iach; 2, Thomas Davies, and Sons, Llany- byther 3, J. W. Davies, Penybank, Llan- gybi; r., David Williams, Tanyifron, Pen- carreg. Heifer over one and under two years old—1, Thomas Davies and Sons; 2, T. Davies and Sons; 3, Samuel Davies, Coed- park; r., David Evans, Pontfaen. Heifer not exceeding twelve months old—1, Edward Jones, Pontfaen, Ciliau Aeron; 2, J. Lloyd Jones, Glanrhocca, Llanio Road; 3, John Rees, Dolgwm isaf, Llanybyther; r., J. W. Davies, Pen- ybank, Llangybi. Best fat butcher's beast, ox or heifer, of any breed, to be slaughtered in 1909, under three years old—1, David Evans, Pontfaen, Lampeter; 2, Jonathan Wil- liams, Pentre, Llanfair; r., John, Jones, Tynloft, Lampeter. Cattle judging competition.—For the tenant farmer, farmer s son, or labourer, who ishall judge best a number of animals according to the- score card method—1 J. Lloyd Jones, Glanrhocca, and J. E. Lloyd, Dolgwm ucha, Llanybyther; 2, J. D. Davies, Rhiwonen, Felinfach, and D. AVilliams, Glynhir, Lampeter; h.c., S. O. Davies, Coedpark; John Price, junior, Boidie, Lampeter; and J. J. Davies, Blaenwaun, Cellan. Silver Challenge Cup. Best bull in the yard in section B and C—1, J. Lloyd Morgan reserve, U.C.W. Silver Challenge Cup. Best Cow, Heifer, or Heifer Calf in the yard in sections B and C—1, Thomas Davies and Sons; r. U.C.W. HORSES. Cart Gelding or Mare—1, J. W. Davies, Llwynrhys, Llangeitho; 2, J. LI. Jones, Glanrhocca, Llall10 Road; 3, T. Lloyd Evans, Castell, Llanarth c., J Edwards, Castell, Lampeter. Mare and Foal, adapted for Agri- cultural purposes.—1, David Evans, Llwvncadfor, Henllan: 2, Edward Jones, Pontfaen; °, Isaac Jones, Cefnllwynpiod, Llanilar; h.c., Jenkyn Jenkins, Glan- wern, Felinfach; c., D R Williams, Borthyn, Llanwrda. Filly or Gelding foaled in 1907, adapted for Agricultural purposes.—1, J Vloyd Jones, Glanrhocca, Llallio Road; 2,Henry Davies, Ffosyrhendy, Beulah; h.c., J C Harford, Falcondale, Lampeter; c., J C Harford, Falcondale, Lampeter. Filly or Colt foaled in 1908, adapted for Agricultural purposes.—1, Evan Rees, Pengelli, Newcastle Emlyn; 2, J Lloyd Jones, Glanrhocca, Llanio Road; 3, D. Hughes, Maestir, Lampeter; h.c., T Lloyd Evans, Castell, Llanarth. Filly or Colt, foaled in 1909, adapted for Agrieiujtural purposes.—1, David Evans, Llwyncadfor, Henllan; 2, Edward Jones, Pontfaen, Ciliau Aeron; 3, Isaac Jones, Cefnllwynpiod, Llanilar; h.c., D R Wil- liams, Borthyn, L'lanwrda. Mare and Foal, over 15 hands high, adapts for riding or driving.—1, T Davies and Sons, Llechwedd, Llany- byther; 2, Samuel Davies, Coedpark, Lampeter; 3, Isaac Jones, Cefnllwynpiod, Llanilar. Filly or Gelding, foaled in 1907,adapted for riding or driving.—1, D Morgan, Cefn- faes. Liangeitho; 2, Samuel Davies, Coedpark, Lampeter; 3, Daniel Hughes, Maestir, Lampeter. Filly or Colt, foaled in 1908, adapted for riding or driving.—1, Samuel Davies, Coedpark, Lampeter; 2, John Thomas, Penralltygwin, Beulah. Cob Mare or Gelding, over 13.2 and not exceeding 15 hands high—1, William Jones, Tygwyn, Cardigan; 2, David Evans, Nag's Head, Newcastle Efenlvn; 3, Henry Davies, Ffosyrhendy, Beulah; h.c., Isaac Jones, Cefnllwynpiod, Llanilar Cob Mare and foal, over 13.2 and not exceeding 15 li.h.—1, Samuel Davies, Coedpark; 2, D. Morgans Parkrhydd- erch, Llangeitho: 3, Henry Davies, Ffos- yrhendy, Beulah. Hackney Colt or Filly, foaled in 1909— 1, Samuel Davies, Coedpark; 2, Isaac Jones, Cefnllwynpiod; 3, Thomas Davies and Sons. Collier Mare or Gelding from three to six years of age and not exceeding 14.3 h.h.—1, Thomas Pearce, Ystradgynlais 2, David Price, Penybank, Cayo; 3, D. Jenkins, Tynswydd, Tregaron; h.c., D. Lewis, Goleugoed uchaf, Cayo: c., David Jones, Ffrwd Fawr, Llanrhystyd. Cob Mare or Gelding, over 12.2 and not exceeding 13,2 h.h.—1, David Evans, Llwyncadfor, Henllan; 2, Captain J. T. James, Twrgwyn, Rhydlewis; 3, Thomas Davies and Sons. Cob Mare and Foal, over 12,2 and not exceeding 13.2 h.h.—1, Thomas Davies [ and Sons; 2, David Williams, Glynhir, Lampeter; 33 John Rees, Dolgwm isaf, Llanybyther. Pony, any age, under 12.2 h.h.—1, D. Davies, Ffosgoy, Lledrod; 2, D. Morgan-1 Cefnfaes, Liangeitho; 3, Rees Edwards, Talwrn, liethania; 4, J. C. Harforcf, Fal- condale; r., David Evans, Llwyncadfor,) Henllan; h.c., Wm Lloyd, G'lanaeron, Llangeitho; c., J. Lloyd Morgan, Rhiw- felen, Abergwili. Pony Mare and Foal, under 12.2. h.h.— 1, D. Rees, Brechfa, Llangeitho; 2, J. Lloyd Morgan; 3, Tom Evans, Porth Hotel, Llandyseul. Pony, under 11.2 h.h., foaled in 1907 or 1908—1, David Davies, Bryncethin, Liangeitho; 2, D. R. Williams, Borthyn, Llanwrda; 3, Thomas Davies and Sons. Filly or Colt, foaled in 1909 (dam un- der 13.2 h.h.)—1, D. Rees, Brechfa Lian- geitho; 2, Thomas Davies and Sons; r., Jenkin Jenkins, Glanwern, Felinfach; h.c., W. Lloydi G'lanaeron, Liangeitho; John Rees, Dolgwm isaf, Llanybvther; and David Williams, Glynhir Lampeter. Filly or Gelding, foaled in 1907, ad- adapted for agricultural purposes-1, T. Lloyd Evans, Castell, Llanarth; 2, Chas. Jones, Cefngwyddil, Llangeitho; 3, John Jones, Tynloft, Lampeter; c., D. Davies. Pant, Ltanddewi Brefi; h.c., D. Jenkins. Pentrefelin, Felinfach. Filly or Colt, foaled in 1908, adapted for agricultural purposesl, H. Davies, Bryngwyn, Farmers, Llanwrda; 2, Wm. Evans, Cwrt Farm, Cwrtnewydd; 3, E. Rees, Llwyn, Llanddewi Brefi; h.c., J. Lloyd Jones, Glanrhocca; c., T. Lloyd EVans, Castell, Llanarth. Filly or Gelding, foaled in 1907. adapted for riding or driving—1, David Richards, Cefntyncoed, Aberayron; 2, Jonathan >»llliams, Pentre, Llanfair; 3. J. S. Williams, Gelly, Felinfach. Filly or Colt, foaled in 1908, adapted for riding or driving—1, Walter Griffiths, Blaencwm, Llanfair: 2, David Davies, Pant, Llanddewi Brefi; 3, David1 Wil- liams, Glynhir, Lampeter. Special prize tfor the best Mare or Gelding, not under 15 hands high, from three to six years old inclusive, to be shown in harness or under sadhe-l, D. Evans, Llwyncadfor, Henllan; 2, David Davies and Sons, Angel House, Newcastle Emlyn; 6, Isaac Jones Cefnllwynpiod. Ditto, for the best Cob Mare or Geld- ing—1, Wm Jones, Tygwyn, Cardigan 2, David Evans, Nag's Head, Newcastle Emlyn; 3, Isaac Jones. Cefnllwynpiod. Ditto, for the best Pony Mare or Geld- ing not over 13.2 h.h.—1, 'Wm Jones, Ty- gwyn, Cardigan; 2, David Evans, Llwyn- cadfor; 3, Thomas Davies and Sons. Silver Challenge Cup. Best Mare or Filly in yard—1, D. Evans, Llwyncadfor; r., Samuel Davies, Coedpark. Champion Silver Cup. Best Shire Mare. Filly or Filly Foal, registered or eligible for registration in the Stud Book—1, D. Evans, Llwyncad- for r., Henry Davies, Ffosyrhendy. Silver Medal. Best Hackney or Pony Mare, Filly or Filly Foal that is registered or eligible for registration in the Hackney Stud Book—1, D. Morgan, Parkrhydderch; r., T. Davies, Llechwedd. Champion Silver Medal. Best Mare, Filly, or Filly FoaJ, regis- tered or eligible for registration in the Society's Stud Book—1, Henry Davies, Ffosyrhendy; r., David Evans, Llwyn- cadfor. Challenge Cup, value £10. Best Cardiganshire Cob from four to seven years old, not under 14 hands and not over 15 hands, bred and owned by a bona-fide resident within the Principality of Wales or Monmouthshire, entered or eligible for entry in the Welsh Pony and Cob Society's Stud Book—1, S. Davies, Coedpark; r., D. Davies and Sons, New- castle Emlyn. SHEEP. Two-year-old or aged Short Wool Ram —1. T. Lloyd EVans, Castell, Llanarth; 2, Richard James Stedman, Troedrhiw- rydys Crosswood; 3, John Rees, Dolgwm isaf, Llanybyther; r., T. Davies, Ynysau ganol, Llanybyther. Short Wool Yearling Ram—1, T. Lloyd Evans, Castell Llanarth; 2, J. LI. Jones, Glanrhocca; 3, T. Davies, Ynvsauganol; r., David Richards, Cefntyncoed, Aber- ayron. Short Wool Ram Lamb—1, Evan Rees, Pengelii, Newcastle Emlyn; 2, David Richards' cefntyncoed, Aberayron; 3, T. Davies, xnysauganol; r., John Rees, Dol- gwm isaf; c., Richard J. Stedman, Cross- wood; c., T. Lloyd Evans, Llanarth. Pen of three Short Wool Ewes—1, J. Rees, Dolgwm isaf; 2, John Rees, ditto; 3. J. Lloyd Jones, Glanrhocca; r., T. LI. Evans, Llanarth. Pen of three Yearling Short Wool Ewes—1, John Rees, Dolgwm isaÆ; 2, J. Lloyd Jones, Glanrhocca; 3, T. Lloyd Evans, Casftell, Llanarth. Pen of three Short Wool Ewe Lambs— I, John Rees, Dolgwm isaf; 2, T. Lloyd Evans, Liana rth. Two-year-old or aged pure Welsh Mountain Ram-I, U.C.W., Aberyst- wyth; 2, Hugh Davies, Bryngwyn, Farmers, Llanwrda; 3, R. S. Rowland, The Garth; h.c., Chas. Jones, Gefn- gwyddil, Liangeitho. Yearling pure Welsh Mountain Ram— 1 and 2, W. Morgan, Gi'lfachgoch, Capel Sion; 3 and h.c., D. Price and Son, Ys- tradgynlais; c., Bob Parry, Glanrafon, Carnarvon. Pure Welsh Mountain Ram Lamb—1 and 2, W. Morgan, Gilfach goch; 3, R. S. Rowland, Garth; h.c and c., Rowland Morgan, Glanyrafon, Llanilar. Pen of three Pure Welsh Mountain FJwøs-1 and 2, R. S. Rowland, Garth; 3 and c., Wm. Morgan, Gilfachgoch h.c, Rowland Morgan, Glanyrafon, L'lanilar. Pen of three Yearling Pure "Welsh Mountain Ewes—1, U.C.W. 2. William Morgan, Gilfachgoch; 3, R. S. Rowland; h.c., Rowland Morgan. Pen of three Pure Welsh Mountain Ewe Lambs—1, U.C.W. 2, W. Morgan, Gilfachgoch; 3 Rowland Morgan. Two-year-old or aged Ram, of any other pure or established breed, suitable for highlands—1, J. W. Davies. Lhvyn- rhys Llaaigeitho; 2, R. S. Rowland; 3, Rowland Morgan; h.c., H. Bankes-Price, Dolau, Lampeter; c., John Williams, Blaennant, Llancrwys. Yearling Ram, ditto—1, U.C.W.; 2, Wm Davies, Goyallt, Liangeitho. Ram Lamb, ditto—1, Wm Davies, Goyallt, Liangeitho; 2, H. Bankes-Price, Lampeter; 3, David Evans, Llwyncadfor, Henllan; h.c., David Evans, do. Pen of 6 Ewes, ditto—1, David Evans. Llwyncadfor; 2, Rowland Morgan Glan- yrafon, Llanilar; 3, W. Davies, Goyallt; c., Wm Davies, do. Pen of three Yearling Ewes—1, J. W. Davies, Lhvynrhys, Liangeitho; 2, David Evans, Llwyncadfor: 3, Wm Davies, Goy- allt; h.c. and c., J. C. Harford. Pen of three Ewe Lambs—1, Rowland Morgan; 2, H. Bankes-Price: 3, David Evans, Llwyncadfor: h.c., Wm Davies Goyallt; c., J. C. Harford. Silver Challenge Cup. Best Sheep in 'he yai-d,-I, John Rees, Dolgwm; r., U.C.W. PIGS. Boar oc any pure or established breed—1, J. J. Davies, Blaenwaun, Cellan; 2, J. LL Jones, Glanrhocca. Silver Challenge Cup. Best Pig in the yard—1, J. J. Davies, Blaenwaun. BUTTHR. Tub of Salt Butter, not less than 20 lbs in weight—1, Mrs Hughes ,Nanthen- foel, Lampeter; 2, Samuel Davies, Coed- park; 3, Daniel Jenkins, Pentrefelin, Felinfach h.c., Thomas Davies and Sons, and James Davies, Llwynifan, Cellan. Three pounds of Fresh Butter—1, Mrs Hughes, Nanthenfoel, Lampeter; 2, D. Lewis, Cilpill, Felinfach; 3, Thomas Davies and Sons; r., Mrs Jones. Ruel isai, Bow Street; h.c., Samuel Davies, Coedpark. CHEESE. One Skim tilk Cheese, not less than 20 lir, weight—1, R. S. Rowland: 2, T. Davies and Sons; 3, Daniel Hughes, Maestir, Lampeter. One Fresh NFilk Cheese—1 and 2, Miss Lydia M. Morgan, Brynmartin Farm, Maesycrugiau; 3, J. LI. Jones, Glan- rhooca. GARDEN PRODUCE. Six cookmg or eating apples—1 D. W. Jones, Uplands, Lampeter; 2, J. Lloyd Hughes, Croesawdy ditto; 3, Mrs Rob- erts, Tynporth Inn, Llanwenog; c., G. Davies, Glynllifon, Cwmanne. Six keeping apples—1, J. LI. Hughes, Croesawdy; 2 and 3, Daniel Jenkins, Pentrefelin, Felinfach. Six pears—1, T. D. Jones, College- street; 2, D. W. Jones, Uplands; 3 D. Price and Son, Ystradgynlais; h.c., Dan- iel Jenkins, Felinfach. Six plums—1, D. F. Lloyd, Bryn, Lam- peter; 2, D. W. Jones, Uplands, ditto; 3, Daniel Jenkins, Pentrefelin. Twelve potato onions—1 and 3, Thomas Jones, Creuddyn Castle, Lampeter; 2, D. Jones, Cambrian House, Tregaron. Twelve spring seed onions—1, The Rev Ll. M. Bebb, St. David's College; 2, Evan Williams, Yjstrad Caron, Tre- garon; 3, Daniel Jones, Drefach Housft, Lampeter; h.c., Chas. Lloyd, Waunifor. Bunch of six leeks—1, the Rev LI. J. M. Bebb; 2, Evan Williams, Ystrad Caron, Tregaron; 3, Evan Thomas, Bola- haltl. Bunch of six red carrots-I, D. Jones, Drefach House, Lampeter; 2, D. T. Wil- liams, Alltfawr, Lampeter; 3, J. R.. Hughes, Railway View, Bow Street. Bunch of six parsnips—2, D. Williams, Glynhir, Lampeter; 3, Evan Thomas, Bolahaul, do. Three table cabbages—1, David Wil- liams Glynhir, Lamoeter; 2, E'. Thomas, Creuddyn Cottage, do. 3, Evan Wil- liams, lstrad Caron, Tregaron. Three canliflowers-l and 2, Evan Thomas, Creuddyn Cottage; 3, Daniel Jones, Drelach House, Lampeter. Three red cabbages—1, Evan Thomas, Creuddyn Cottage; 2. Daniel Jones, Dre- fach House; 3, Thomas Evans, 2, Vic- tona-t-erracet, Lampeter. Twelve kidney shape potatoes—1, J. R. Hughes, Railway View, Bow Street 2, Charles Lloyd, Waunifor; 3, David Wil- liams, Glynhir. Twelve round potatoes-I, J. R. Hughes. rtailway View, Bow Street; 2. Charles Lloyd, TVaunifor; 3, D Price and Son, Ystradgynlais. Twelve runner beans—1, Evan Thomas, Creuddyn Cottage; 2, Daniel Jone&, Tynygwndwn, Felinfach; 3, the Rev Ll. J. M. Beuo. HONEY. Six pounds of extracted dark honey— 1 and 2, Tom Rees, LIwyn onn, Cwm- anne; 3, the Rev LI. J. M. Bebb. Six pounds of extracted light honey— 1, Miss -ivatit, Rees, Llwynhelyc, Cwm- anne; 2, John D. Davies, Rhiwonen, Felinfach; 6, Tom Rees, Llwyn Onn. Six pounds of honey in sections or in frames—1 and 2, Tom Rees, Llwyn onn; 3, J. Morris Jones, Tregynau uchaf, Llanrhystyd. ROOTS. Special Class.—Best eight roots of swedes, drawn from a plot of not less than one acre-2 John Price, Boidie. JUMPING. Open Class.—Best performer over two hurdles—1, G. Lort Stokes, Wynrford Lloyd, Tenby; 2, Alfred 0. Davies, Bron- wylfa, Machynlleth: 3, E. Roberte, Mount Pleasant, Machynlleth.

MAM The purest and best /y BAKING POWDER. Oftmatiott. MEITHRINVA, PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR BOYS: NORTH ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH. F THE MISSES TROTTER PRINCIPALS F MLSS GRACE WILLIAMS Boarders received. Prospectus oa application Christmas Term, Monday, Sept. 20th, 1909. 1265 ffimxz MR J. EDWARD JONES, VIOLINIST, HAS a Tfew vacancies for Pupils. — For Terms, apply 5, PIER STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. n251 MR CHARLES PANCHEN ORGANIST 4 CHOIRMASTER, ST. MICHAEL'S PARISH CHURCH, ABERYSTWYTH, Hon. Lcoil Examiner (Scholarships), B A.II. RECEIVE PUPILS FOR SINGING, ORGAN, PIAN-OFORTH, FLUIR AND HARMONY, 20, New-street, Aberystwyth. Next term begins on September 13th,11909. Mr. J. CHAS. McLEAN, (Fellow of the Royal College of Organists. ) Gives lessons in Organ,Pianoforte, Singing and Theory. Address—Portmadoc ..Llya Dafydd j339 Aberystwyth 3, Queen's Terrace ARTHUR C. EDWARDS, Mns. Bao. Oxon., F.R.C.O., Organist and Choirmaster of the Holy Tnmty Churc Sometime Deputy Organist of IAanaa.fi Cathedral. Examiner to the London College of Musw. GIVES LESSONS Ilj Organ, Pianoforte, Singing (laale s or boys voices), Choir Training, and all branches of Musical Theory. Pupils prepared for Exam- inations, For terms, apply, Tan-y-graig, Trinity-road, Aberystwyth. j982 — Miss M. E. CLOUGH-JONES, CRICCIETH, GIVES LESSONS IN ORaAN. PIANOFORTE, THEORY, and COUNTERPOINT. Recent suecesses with Pupils at the R.A.M. and R.C.M., T.C.L. and L-C.M,; also Gold Medal L.C.M. Terms on application, p215 < OttCcttttftT CAEM^EOTTHOUSIJ ABERYSTWYTH. Collegiate School for Girls. RECOGNISED MISS RHODES AND MISS RICKS, B. &. STAFF :— MimMCXS. B.A., Miss JOHNSON, Inter. B.A., Miss HUM PERIS, Cert. Camb. Higher Local, MdiJe Ie DANTE, Diplomee. Music—Piano Miss PUGSLEY, L.R.A.M (Theoretical and Practical), Miss C00PER. Violin Miss PUGSLEY, Miss COOPER. SiDging Mies COOPER. DRAWING AND PAINTISG.—Miss RICK?, Cert. Art Teacher, S.K. DAKCINO AND CALISTHENICS.—Miss R. NICHOLAS. SWIMMING.—Miss RICKS, Miss NICHOLAS, GYMNASTICS —Miss NICHOLAS (Ctrc. bourne Training College). PUPILS PREPARED For London and Welsh Matriculation, Cam bridge Local Associated Board of Royal Academy of Music and Royal College of Musio Trinity College and other examinations. Physical Training, Hockey, and Tennis. g5 VICTORIA SCHOOL, Boarding Day School, VICTORIA (MARINE J TEHR ACE, ABERYSTWYTH, PBINOR&L MISS KATE B. LLOYD Pupils prepared for the Lendon and Matriculations, Cambridge Locala and Associated Board of the Royai Academy Mtuio and Royal College of Music, eto. SOMERVILLE SCHOOL BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL 14 & 15, SOUTH MARINE TERRAOE ABERYSTWYTH. PBINOIPAL Miss MARLES-THOMAS Pupils have very saccesafnify passed vartaat public examinations The course of work is specially arranged with a view to preparation for the University Col.ege, where bcholarships have already been obtained. Great attention is paid to physioal Ednoa- cation. GYMNASIUM ANDSWEDISH DRILL, ST. PADARN'S CONVENT, ABERYSTWYTH. Boarding & Day School, Conducted by les Reli/yieuses du St. Esprit. Head-Mistress: Sogiir Marie-Henri, B.A. Separate Kindergarten. n405 BARMOUTH. COUNTY SCHOOL, BARMOUTH, Headmaater EDJlUND D. JONES, M.A (Iond.) Science Master, E. K. THOMAS, B.80. Assistant Master, MR. JOHN LLOYD, B.A, Assistant Master, Mr ROBSON PEACOCK. Senior Mistress, Miss L. M. M. ADAM, M.A. Assistant Mistress, Miss W. GITTINS, B.A Cookery Mistress, Miss M. E. OWEN. Music Mistress, Miss F. WILLIAMS. Drawing Master, A. J. HEWINS. Boarders taken by the Headmaster. R. LLEWELYN OWEN, Clerk. TOWYN. TOWYN COUNTY SCHOOL rilHE School Buildings ar3 large and X commodious, are admirably suited fu tbeir purpose, and Inolud., Headmaster's House, built specially for the accommodation of Boarderej the ordinary Class Rooms, Mosio Room, excellently equipped Chemical and Physical Laboratories Science Lecture Room Workshop, Kitchen, and laundry. Pupils are prepared the Universities, Profession, and Commercial Life. SUCCESSES DURING 1907. London Inter B.Sc., 4 London Matriculation- 7 Matriculation of (Çity and Guild's Institute, 1 Educational Institute of Scotland, I Hoo1 onrs Certificate Central Welsh Board, 5 Senior Certificate Central Welsh Board, 8 Junior Certificate Central Welsh Board, 19 Board of Education, second and third stages, 48 Women Clerks (Civil Service), 1; Mnsic Certificates, 15* SCHOLARSHIPS, &o. David Davies' Scholarship of £40 per annum Aberystwyth College Entrance Scholarship of £20 per annum at Aberystwyth College; Stud- ent8hip of the value of £ 100 per annum at Royal College of Science, London Rendel Scholarship of £20 per annum County Exhibition of jM per annum. During the last nine years Scholarships, eto,t of the VMlue of £ 2,570 have been gained by pupils direct from the School. Tuition Fees, £6 per annum. For Prospectus, Boarding Feel. &o, apply t Headmaster, er 110 E. J. EVANS, Towy lerk to the Gevernort, DOLGELLEY. Dolgelley County School (The Dolgelley Grammar School, endowed 1666), An oxcelient general education is provided very moderate cost. Preparations for THE UNIVERSITIES, THE CIVIL SERVICE, and COMMERCE. Well Equipped PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL LABORATORIES and MANUAL INSTRUCTION ROOMS. Boarding Accommodation of the most modern and approved type at the new Headmaster's Houso, For Prospectus, Terms, List of successes; &0.. apply to the Headmaster or to W. T. LLOYD, k745 Clerk to the Governors RUTHIN SCFIOOL. Next Term begins Sept. 8th: THE BOARDING HOUSE IS FULL FOR THIS TERM. Applications received for next Christmas and Easter Term. HEADMASTER J. J. LLOYD WILLIAMS, M.A., Late Headmaster of Oswestry School. c772 —^mm^—hm Telegraphic Addre8S-u Saycell, Aberystwyth." Telephone-No. 0196 Nat. Warwick House, Great Darkgate Street, (Opposite the:General Post Office). ABERYSTWYTH. SAYCELL & Co., FISH, GAME, AND POULTRY DEALERS.