The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

Poor Law Reform. MR WILLIAM GEORGE AT ABER- YSTWYTH. The principal speaker at the Radical Club, Aberystwyth, on Wednesday even- ing was Mr "m George, solicitor, brother of the Chancellor of the Exche- quer. There was a. large and attentive audience. Mrs Loxdale, Castle Hill, wrote regretting her absence owing to Jl-health. In opening the meeting, Mr T. J. Samuel, as president of the Club, wel- comed Mr George and referred to the good work he was doing in North WTales. If he had not carried on their business, it was doubtful whether his distinguished brother would have been able to main- tain himself in London in connection with his political career. The whole of Great Britain owed him a debt of gratitude for that. (Cheers.) Mr William George said he thought before coming to Aberystwyth that he would get a welcome as a humble mem- ber of the clam George. If they gave him a welcome to start with for the sake of the clah, a hearing for the sake of the subject, and a vote of thanks at the end for his own sake, he would be satisfied. (Laughter.) He had thought of speak- ing on the Budget, but understood they were so sound on the subject in Cardi- ganshire that they had not thought it necessary yet to hold a meeting in its support. (More laughter.) Ni raid i'r rhai iach wrth feddyg. The Budget was practically dead. its doom was pro- nounced in Printing House Square the previous day and it was only waiting the time to come before its betters to have that doom formally and technically pro- nounced. it was a custom for condemned people to have a little quietness before they were actually deposed, and he thought it would be a pity to disturb the poor Budget Bill. Let them give him time and quietness to prepare itself for its doom. However, tiiey would agree with him (Mr George) in saying that if the Bill goes down, it was not the only thing that would go down in this country. (Cheers.) Although its body in its pre- sent form might be killed and put in the grave, its soul would go marching on and would appear again in a strong body and in a form that the present obstacle would not stand in its way. (Applause.) He intended discussing a subject which was closely allied with the Budget, one of whose objects was to equalise the bur- dens of the community and place the greatest burdens on the right shoulders. The poor law question was one of the gravest problems to be faced in this country. They were accustomed to hear people say, "Oh, we will always have the poor with us. Scripture eays so." Taken in that sense, that verse had done a lot of harm. As an historical fact, the poor had always been with them and he was not sure that as a matter of pro- phesy it could not be said that the poor would always be with them; but he wanted to draw a clear distinction be- tween poverty and pauperism. Poverty was not essentially an evil and was re- garded by a strong body of religious people as a thing to be coveted, as a con- dition in which people might develop the highest form of life and the noblest char- acter. He wanted to deal with that degree of poverty where a man, as it wore, threw up the sponge and sought the help of the ratepayers. Did they know that there were 108 people in Aber- ystwyth union whose average keep from the Guardians only amounted to 3s a week ? Could they imagine the depth of misery and degradation, or sheer apathy, into which those poeple must have sunk before they could stoop to ask and after- ward to receive such doles ? There were in this country close on a million people in that state of degradation and ex- treme poverty, or two millions including casual vagrants. It was a problem that was fearful to contemplate, and it was time it was tackled in earnest. (Hear, hear.) In primitive times religious com- munities looked after their own poor. He was not sure whether the legalised sys- tem of poor law had caused the churches to a certain extent to forget the noble- ness of that primitive practice which he would like to see re-established in the churches so that they should take upon themselves to a greater extent the super- vision and care of their poor and add an element of humanity and brotherly feel- ing which was now lacking. (Cheers.) After that primitive practice, it became the duty of the Church to maintain the poor by means of the tithes and one of the grievances against the Church was that the tithes had been appropriated to a less useful purpose. When monaster- ies were abolished there was great suffer- ing among the poor because they were not provided for until the statute was passed in the time of Queen Elizabeth which was the foundation of the present poor law system. In 1834, however, workhouses were established and the prin- ciple of that system was to make it as unpleasant and disagreeable as possible within limits by making the condition of a man who applied for parish relief below that of an independent labourer. Every- one who wanted parish relief was to go into the workhouse and only as a second- ary thing, as a thing to be discouraged, was reliet given. That system had now completely broken down and was con- demned by numerous commissions and committees; but 110 substantial remedy had yet been found. Speakinp- in sup- port of the minority report of the recent Poor Law Commission, which suggested drastic reforms, Mr George said he wanted to arouse interest in the question and induce others to look into it for ¡ themselves, to realise that the present system was a disgrace, and to help" to re- move the blot from the land. (Cheers.) It was a terribly wasteful system. Every pauper cost the country J315 2s 6d, al- though receiving only 3s a week, while an old age pensioner receiving 5s., cost £13 without degrading himself, losing his self-respect, or demoralising his char- acter1. Paupers were classed a able- bodied and those who were not able- bodied; but he found in the abstract of accounts for the Aberystwyth Union another clajfes called single-bodied women. He supposed that double- bodied women must be rather expensive to keep. (Laughter.) When they real- ised that the various classes of paupers I-young and old-were huddled together in workhouses, was it surprising that after spending millions and millions of money pauperism increased ? A work- house as at present conducted was a hot- bed for breeding paupers. Guafdifms were not to be blamed. They had done great work under difficult circumstances and showed great public spirit. He had Do doubt their services would be required on the new authorities pro- posed in the minority report whose remedy was to classify the paupers. What better authority could deal with the old people than the pensions com- mittee? Let the education authorities deal with the children and the mentally defective should be handed over to the Asylum authorities. Referring to the abstract of accounts for Aberystwyth union, which was a typical and well re- gulated union within the limits of the present law, he said that indoor relief cost £768 compared with nearly £7,000 for out relief and lunatics, while the cost of a pauper indoor was 5s 4d and outdoor 3s 4d. Public money was spent in millions without real supervision and given to people living in insanitary dwellings and under degrading con- ditions. Before 1834 farmers and land- owners benefited by the cheaper labour of those who received relief, but that evil was done away with and had pro- duced vagrants who had a right to go into workhou-ves. Casual wards were created by the present system and the name of a workhouse was a misnomer. For every £100 spent on workhouses, there was barely 10s worth in return. The profit last year from the garden, pig keeping, and stone breaking at Aber- ystwyth union amounted to JB86 only. It was not right to ask the unemployed to go into workhouses which only destroyed their effectiveness for future work. The minority report proposed to dis- tinguish those who were willing to and those who would not work. One of the useful measures passed by the Govern- ment, who had done systematic and scientific work in combating social • evils, was the establishment of labour exchanges. (Cheers.) It was also ne- cessary to train workers and provide a II system of national insurance against un- employment and invalidity. Great Britain was one or tho richest countries in the world and yet there was no other I country with so much poverty. There was great social work before the Liberal 11 party. The country had pe«(je. He was not sure whether it had retrench- ment; but it was going in for reform. (Cheers). They wanted to make it possible for every man to earn his live- lihood, preserve his independence, and be a useful member of the community. The time had gone by when Liberals were content like the fool to cast his eyes to the other end of the world. They began to feel more and more that their duty as citizens was at homo to improve things and raise. the general level of the work- ing classes intellectually, socially, mor- ally, and spiritually. He hoped that Wales would take its part in those efforts and help to lift society to a higher level. (Aprlauisei.) On the proposition of Mr R. J. R. Loxdale, seconded by Mr D. C. Roberts, and supported by the Rev J. H. Ed- wards, a vote of v thanks was passed to Mr George who, in reply, explained that an association had been formed in Wales to support the drastic proposals of the minority report. He hoped that Cardi- ganshire and Wales would remain soLd for Liberalism notwithstanding tfto in- siduous efforts of their friend the enemy. (Laughter and cheers.)

ABERYSTWYTH Shop Assistants' Meeting.—A meet- Lng of shop assistants was held at the Ca'fe on Friday under the auspices of the National Union of Snop Assistants, Warehousemen, and Clerks. The meeting was addressed by Mr. P. C. Hoffman, district organiser. Swansea, who dealt with the Shop Hours' Bill recently introduced by the Government. The meeting which was presided over by Mr. Alban Lewis, was fairly well attended. Six new members were enrolled At the close a vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Hoff- man. on the proposition of Mr. Adler and seconded by Mr. T Jones. P.S.N.—The weekly entertainment of the P.S.N. was held at the Coliseum on Saturday evening, Captain T. Doughton presiding over a large audience. The programme consisted of the following illustrated lantern slides:—"Life in the avy," "Evolution after Darwin, "An Interrupted Football Match," "The Dogs and Monks of St. Bernard," "Samson, the strong man." The slides were interspersed by songs by Miss E. D. Ellis Miss Jenny Tones, Mr. J. W. Cowley. Mr. D. H. Wii- 'inns.. Mr Lewis J. Morgan. A recitation gi* en by Mr T Lewis, nnd grnrnaphone selections by Mr. T. Jenkins. The Chair- nan explained a number of slides and a thrilling account of his experiences •n the wreck cf the "Glen Aros," whv-h ressel ho commanded. The lantern .was nanipulatad by Mr. E. T. Lewis. i lr. Alfred Noyes has issued another I volume of poems, which has been very favourably reviewed in the press. Remanded.—At a spectal Police Court on Thursday, before D. Howell, Esq., Superintendent Jones charged Owen Jones, clock cleaner, Amlwch, was hav- Aig obtained 3s. by false pretences and menaces from a servant girl at Cynnull- mawr Farm, Talybont, on the previous day. Defeiidattit was also dhairged with having acted as a pedlar without a certi- ficate.—P.C. Davies (15) said having re- ceived Information he went in search of accused and found him on the hill at Figure Four. When cautioned, defend- ant said he had attended to the clock and if the clock was not going, he intended going back at the beginning of the week and would put it right.—Supt. Jones asked that accused should be remanded bo Talybont until Tuesday, and the appli- cation was granted. C.E.T.S.—There was a good attend- ance at the weekly meeting of St. Michael's branch of the Church of Eng- land Temperance Society held at the Ys- goldy on rriday evening when the Rev J. T. Davies, M.A., presided. Addresses « 3re delivered by Mr Panchen in English and Mr E. M. Evans in Welsh. Songs were sung by Mr Jack Davies and Miss Pollie Jones. A reading was given by Mrs Corfieid and phonograph selections, manioulated by Mr J. Jones. C.E.M.S.—A general meeting of the St Michael's branch of the Church of Eng- land Men's Society was held at the Ys- goldy on Wednesday evening when there was an almost full attendance of members. The Rev M. Jones-Powell presided and delivered an address (the first of a syllubus of oaoers and addresses arranged for the winter session). The rev. gentleman chose as his subject "The Church Con- gress of 1909," and spoke for an hour and a quarter. The address was much appre- ciated by those privileged to hear it. Fire.—An outbreak of fire occurred at the Oriental Cafe, Great Darkgate-street, on Friday morning. The cause of the fire is unknown but it is thought that a leakage of gas from a gas stove in the shop might have originated the fire. Fortunately, owing to the prompt action of Mrs. A. Balderstonej who obtained assistance, the fire was put out without much damage being done. Forthcoming Events.—A sale of work itn connection with Shiloh Chapel is ad- vertised to be held in the New Market Hall on November 24th. A jumble sale in connection with the I.O.G.T. is to be held at the Progress Hall on Saturday, November 20th, for which contributions of cast-off garments, etc., are invited. A Deserted Road.—Mr Hilaire Belloc, M.P., who is an authority on walking and travelling, in the course of a lecture on that subject at Liverpool, said a. thing worth remembering was this—between any two great competing systems, especi- ally two great railways, desert land would usually be found. This applied to old roads, too. In Wales, for instance, which might be supposed to be completely over-run by tourists, if they left the great Aberystwyth road at Llanidloes, and walked over Plynlimon straight north to Machynlleth, the chances would be that they would go the whole of that immense day's march, no matter what the weather or the time of year, without meeting a single human being. Welsh Senior Cup.—The following playere have been selected by the Com- mittee to play aganst Montgomery in the first round of the Welsh Senior Cup on the Smithfield Ground next Saturday :—Goal, R. Crowther-, backs, E. Hughes and O. Green. halves. T. W. 'Rees, WT. D. Thomas, and Evan Jones; forwards, T. J. James, John Jones, P. W Edwards, T. Humph- reys, and W. Wright. The constitution of the team has been adversely criticised in the town, but if the unforeseen does, not happen, Aberystwyth ought to wi Mont- gomery is stated to be a heavy team and defeated Llanidloes last season in the final of the Montgomeryshire Cup at Newtown. The kick-off is at 2-50 prompt, Mr T Evans Newtown, being the referee. Bi-monthly Meeting.—The C.M. bi- monthly meeting was held at Salem on Sunday, Mr J. B. Jenkins presiding and Mr J. Paith Morgan acting as secretary. A number of delegates from the consti- tuent schools were also present. Mr J. Jones, Capel Seion, read an instructive paper on Austin and his Theology" and an interesting discussion ensued in which Messrs Jenkyn James, M.A.; D. Samuel, M.A.; Wm. Thomas, and Professor Ed- ward Edwards, M.A., took part. The children were catechised by Alderman Evan Richards, Penuwchfawr, and Mr J. Evans, and acquitted themselves credit- ably. The representatives and visitors were entertained at dinner and tea at the vestry room by the ladies of the church. In the afternoon the President catechised the adult classes in the third chapter of St. John's Epistle. The evening meet- ing was devoted to speeches, Mr Edwin Jones, Bath-street, contributing a care- fully-prepared paper on Sunday School teaching. Mr Evan EVans, solicitor, gave a graphic resume of Calvin's theo- logical system, and Professor m Edwarde gave an interesting review of the influ- ence of Dr Lewis Edwards upon the life of the nation. Building Society.—At the appropria- tion meeting of the Aberystwyth Starr- Bowkett Building Society on Saturday evening, the draw for £200 resulted in favour of Mr Wm. Ellis, Little Darkgate- street. A Betting Case.—At Oswestry Police Court last week, George Gardner, green- grocer, appeared on bail in answer to a summons charging him with having used certain lock-up premises, 14, Bailey- street, Oswestry, for the purpose of bet- ting with persons resorting there. The case was proved by the police and de- fendant when charged said" If I have done wrong. I have done it innocently." Supt. Hamlet said he had information from the police that defendant had re- sided in Aberystwyth and Llanbadarn for something like fifteen years. During that time he was looked upon as a person of good character and nothing was known against him. Defendant was fined J310 and 9s. 6d. costs or two months imprisonment. Military Appointment. — Sergeant- Major Holden, Gogerddan Cottages, who has served seven years on the Militia staff at Aberystwyth, has been appointed sergeant-instructor to the Territorial Force at Fishguard and will occupy the house rented by the Association at Bro- dog-terrace, Fishguard. Manchester Coal.—The price of house coal has not been officially advanced. This was made known at a meeting of the Lancashire Coal Owners on Monday. It has been left to the Executive Committee has been left to the Executive Committee to act if thought necessary. In other respects there was a better tone, but quotations remained as follows :■—Best Lancashire house coal, 14s 2d to 15s 8d; seconds, 12s 2d to 138 2d: common, 10s to lis 2d: best burgy, 10s 6d: round furnace coal, Us 6d; best slack, 9s 6d; medium, 9s; common, 7s 6d, at the pit. Screened coal for shipping purposes, lis to lis 6d; unscreened, 10& f.o.b. Partington. The King's Birthday.—Flags were hoisted at the Queen's Hotel and other places on Monday in recognition of the King's birthday. Death of Dr Dallinger.—The death is announced of Dr Dallinger, the well known Wesleyan divine. and lecturer, at the age of sixty-eight years. Dr. Dal- linger had studied spiders minutely and was said to interest his audiences so greatly in spiders that housemaids at- tending the lectures would not after- wards disturb their webs. Dr Dallinger was one of the lecturers at Aberystwyth in connection with the Gilchrist Trust and delivered his famous lecture on spiders at the Pavilion. Poor Rate.—The overseers have fixed the poor rate for the winter half year at Is 2d in the pound as against Is 3d last winter and is lOd in the summer half. The Guardians and the County Council want calls for the half year amounting to £2,942, or an increase of j357 on the corresponding half of last year. A rate of is 2d in the pound will bring in £2,742 less some £200 allowances for vacancies, etc. Hitherto it appears to have been the practce to provide for a substantial balance at the end of the half year in addition to a working balance of £700 provided for by the Guardians for the whole union, towards which Aberystwyth has to pay nearly half the total. The present overseers do not see the force of calling upon the ratepayers, especially in the winter months, to provide large, idle balances; and though the Guardians want £57 more this half year than in the cor- responding half of last year, the over- seers h ive decided to make a reduced rate, of Is 2d and to utilize some of the unneces- sary balance to up the deficiency. Instead of taking B500 or £600 out of the ratepayers' pocket more than is absolutely necei;ary, tho overseers provide a bal- ance of some £16{1 only. Welsh Baptist Chapel.—The children, members, and congregation were enter- tained to tea and social on Wednesday evening for the purpose of extending a hearty welcome to the new pastor, the Rev Joseph Edwards, B.A., formerly of Ynysybwl, and his sister, Miss Cattie Edwards. The children were first en- tertained. Captain D. James, treasuer, opened the meeting with prayer, and after the tea the Pastor was introduced to the children and delivered to them an excellent address. Subsequently, a social evening was spent, Principal T. F. Rob- erts presiding. After a pianoforte solo by Mrs R. E. Morgan and song by Miss Lizzie Williams, the Chairman gave an address. Mr J. Lewis EVans, secretary, read letters regretting inability to be present from the Revs Griffith Parry, D. H. Hughes, Machynlleth; Professor Ed- wards and Professor Anwyl. The Rev T. E. Roberts was unable to attend as he was away from town. Addresses of welcome were delivered by the Revs Job Miles, R. Hughes, Mr Evan Evans, solicitor; Mr Richard Morgan, J.P.; Mr Price Phillips, the Revs Wm Jones, T. Edmunds, J. Lewis Williams, T. R.Mor- gan, Swyddffynon, and R. E. Jones, Tal- ybont. The Rev Joseph Edwards feel- ingly replied on behalf of himself and his sister. The following afterward con- tributed a miscellaneous programme: Miss Owen, Alfred-place; Miss Lilian Morgan, Mr T. E. Jarman, Miss Annie Ellis, Mr D. R. Thomas, Penparke; Miss Elizabeth Ellis, and Miss Lettie Morgan. The duties of accompanist were admir- ably carried out by Mrs R. EI. Morgan. The catering arrangements were per- formed by Mrs Richard Morgan, Miss May Jones, and Mrs Dr Morgan who had enlisted the active co-operation of the congregation. Mr M. de Lloyd had charge of the musical part of the pro- gramme. The vestry was prettily de- corated by the lady members, and suit- able mottoes were hung around the room, having been kindly given by Mr J Hywel Rees, while the evergreens and flowers were given by various members. Tailoring.—Messrs Owen and Sons, Paris House, North-parade, announce that they have an experienced cutter and make a speciality of ladies costumes. Particulars of their prices will be found 111 our advertising columns. Football.—There was a large crowd on the Vicarage Field on Wednesday after- noon on the occasion of the Welsh Rugby Union team's visit to Aberystwyth to piav a fixture with the College team. In the first portion of the game the Welsh team showed their superiority by run- ning up a score of eighteen points. Shortly after the resumption, the backs were reversed, the teams being re- shuffled, several of the College players going over to the Welsh side, and vice versa. This spoiled the game somewhat. During the second half the College scored two tries. The final score was Wales, 4 goals 1 try, 23 points; U.C.W., 2 tries, 6 points. The Welsh team was composed of nearly all last season's internationals. Personal.—During the week end Mr. Hamilton, of the N.U.T., visited Aber- ystwyth 111 connection with the invita- tion to hold the annual conference at Aberystwyth in Easter week, 1911. On Sunday Mr Hamilton, accompanied by the Mayor and Mayoress, with members of the Town Council and others, paid a visit to Devil's Bridge, and the scenery I was much admired, the day being fine and sunny. Mr Hamilton was also the guest of the Mayor at a banquet at the Queen's Hotel on Monday evening. Salem Chapel.—The inaugural lecture of the Literary and Debating Society was delivered on Tuesday evening by Pro- fessor Edwards who took the Welsh people as his subject. The Rev Maurice Griffith presided and a social evening fol- lowed, during which a miscellaneous pro- gramme was gone through. The Rink.—Hockey on wheels has been a novel attraction at the Rink lately and the matches played were witnessed by a large number of spectators. Wedding.—A marriage was solemnized at Tabernacl Chapel on Wednesday morning between Mr Wm Richards, 20, Little Darkgate-street, and Miss Mar- garet Ellen Edwards, Hardwicke House, Queen's-road. The ceremony was per- formed by the Rev R. J. Rees, in the presence of the Rev Wm. Jones, regi- strar. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr WTm Edwards, South- road, was attended by the Misses Maggie and Aerona Edwards, South-road, nieces, and Miss Polly Richards, niece of the bridegroom, as bridesmaids. The best man Mas Mr Tom Richards, brother of bridegroom. After the ceremony, the party returned to Hardwicke House where the wedding breakfast was pro- vided, after which Mr and Mrs Richards !eft for Cardiff. They were the re- cipients of a large number of presents. Young People's Institute.—The weekly meeting of the Young People's Institute of Wesley Church took place on Wednes- day evening. There "was a good attend- ance, presided over by the Rev A. H. Vine. The proceedings were of a devo- tional character, several members of the Institute taking part. During the evening a paper entitled "The Sabbath Day" was read by the Rev Llewellyn Morgan. At the close a vote of thanks was passed to Mr Morgan on the iiroposition of the Rev A. H. Vine. Business.—As will be seen by an ad- vertismeent, Mr Arthur Owen will open his high-grade tailoring establishment at 5, Chalybeate-street, on Monday next with an entirely new stock in the latest de- signs. Mr Owen makes a speciality of challenge suits and of moderate charges generally for good value. Shiloh Literary and Debating Society.—On Tuesday evening, a social gathering in con- nection with this society was held in the schoolroom, under the presidency of the Rev T E Roberts, pastor. There was a large attendance. An interesting miscellaneous programme was gone through, as well as a drawing competition after. An enjoyable evening was spent. Overcome by Gas.—A man named Edward Davies, of Mill-street, who is employed by the Gas Company, met with an accident on Wednesday evening. Whilst engaged in plugging a hole in one of the pipes of the new main. which is being put down in North Parade, he was overcome by gas. Assistance was given by other workmen, and Davies was taken home. when he soon recovered Rescue Work.—After the recent explo- sion at Deri Colliery. Bargoed, among the first to volunteer to go down with the rescue party was an Aberystwyth man. He was Mr Michael Fox, son ol Mr Tom Fox, tinman, Bridge-street. He was one of the six who went down under the leadership of Mr Watkins, manager of Powell Dyffryn Company, and assisted to bring several bodies to the surface, in- cluding the body of Mr Bowen, the man- ager, who lost his life in the pit. This party did good work. They were down the pit for about seven hours. Mr Fox is employed at Groesfaen Colliery, be- longing to the Rhymney Iron Company. Obituary.—The death took place on Thursday of last week, after a long ill- ness, of Mrs Margaretta Hughes, widow of Captain Thomas Hughes, mas- ter mariner, f Fairo Holme, Sea View-place. Deceased was sixty years of age and was well known and respected among a wide circle of friends and ec- quaintances. The funeral took place at the Cemetery on Tuesday, the Rev J. Mawddwy Jones and the Rev Llewellyn Morgan, of whose church deceased was a member, officiating. The chief mourners were Messrs W. L. and Tom Hughes, sons; Mrs Thomas, Birmingham; Mrs F. E. Martin, London and the Misses S. E. and M. M. Hughes, Fair Holme, daugh- ters. Great sympathy is extended to the family in their bereavement.

Chrysanthemum Show On Wednesday the twelfth annual shmv of the Chrysanthemum, Fruit, Vegetable, and Produce Society was opened at the Pier Pavibon by MRS Crawley-Boevey sister of the Countess of Amherst and of the Coun- tess of Lisburne, of Birchgrove, Crosswood this year s president. Mr. Crawley-Boevey accompanied the President and there were present during the day Lady Parry Pryse, Gog.erddan Lady Evans, Lovesgrove; Mrs Morgan. Nantceirio Mr. Vaughan Davies. M.P. Mr. Powell, Nanteos Mr. Loxdalej Castle Hill: Alderman E. P. WTynne, mayor of Aberystwyth, and Mrs. Wynne, and Colonel Fryer. The Society had fixed its show date several months ago, but a College football matclY \va.s afterward got up for the same day and kept a large num- ber away from the show in the afternoon. Another contretemps was the failure of Mr Leslie Harris, cf the London Coliseum, to appear in his entertainments through hav- ing inadvertently booked the wrong date, for which he expressed the deepest regret. In h:r; absnce Mr. Wheat ley's Orchestra kept things going in the musical linå and Mr R. Maldwyn Price an accomplished pianist, gave valuable assistance. There was a large attendance at the show, but scarcely as large as that of former occsions. This year's president is Mrs Crawley- Boevey, iBirchgrove, and the vice-presidents Messrs. Vaughan Davies, M.P., F. R. Roberts, J. D. Perrott, J. Gibson, sen., T W. Powell R. J. IR. Loxdale Sir Edward Pryse, Major L. J Mathias, E. Vaughtoii, D. Lloyd Lewis, D. C. Roberts. Captain Fossett Roberts, Colonel Fryer, Major Bonsall, George Pryse. Captain Cosens, T. J. Waddingham, Edward Evans, Mrs. Loxdale, Lieutenant Henry Roberts, Lady Lisburne, R. E Jones. Edward Powell, A. Jones J. B. Kittet. J. T. Davies, and R. C. Williams The committee were Messrs H Wheatley, chairman; H. Austin, J. Vearey, Pateman' Gaunt Austin Jenkins, Savin, Rufus Wil. liams,' Morgan Edwards, ColviMe, R. Mcllquliam, R. C. Williams, Tom Rees, Websdell. E. Evans J. Purton, R Weller, C. F. Cast, L. Bearne, H. Hindley, J. Giibson, jun. Hopkins, Nantoes; Hazel- dine Llevvellin, R. Weller, jun., and Hutchinson. Mr H. Sheraton, Tanycoed, Penglaise-road, acted as hon. secretary, and Mr. E. J. Davies as secretary. The show was opened shortly after two o'clock by Mrs. Crawley-Boevey who ex- pressed surprise at seeing so excellent a collection of chrysanthemums after so un- suitable a season for the production of blooms at their best. .Mr Wheatley, chairman of the Com- m:tte, having presented Mrs. Crawley- Boevey and the Mayoress each with a taste- fully-arranged shower bouquet of chrys- anthemums. the Mayor remarking that the first duty of mayor in taking part in that function was always a pleasant one, pro- posed a vote of thanks to the President for attending to open the show, which pro. position Mr Austin seconded and it was agreed to with cheers. The Chairman proposed and Councillor Rufus Williams seconded a vote of thanks to the Mavor and Mayoress for attending and Mr. H. C. Williams proposed and Mr Phillipsoii seconded a vote cf thanks to the honorarv exhibitors. The show was pretty and interesting and made a pleasant break in the dull davs of November, but there was evidently a fall- ing off in some classes. The two chrvsan- themum groups entered for the Aberyst- wyth tradesmen's cup by Mr. Weller jun. ana Mr Websdell were quite up to the standard or those of previous years. Mr Weller took the cup with a group of cryeanthemums ranging from the smallest Snowdrop to the largest bloom in the Vivian Morrels and including nearly all the varieties. The cut blooms of the slr-w were better than those exhibited at Cartfif and other shows held earlier in the season I he solid ilvercup for the best twentv- four cut blooms was won by Sir C. E Rhihpps, Pieton Castle, for the second +'fiie'+ ^l!" C; E- M»ilipps aIso won the cer- titicate^ for the premier bloom in the show. Mr. Weiler, sen won the certificate for the best plant: Mrs. Palmer for the best orchid; and Mr. Austin for the best plant in the show, chrysanthemum and orchid excepted. The miscellaneous groups were poor, except that sent in by Sir Edward ,ry-e as an honorary exhibit. Table plants made a strong show. Fruit excent grapes, was weak, but vegetables weie good, paTticularly those in the open class. Mr. Powell of Nanteos made an interesting honorary exhibit of a pneapple growing in pot ,around which w;as grouped quinces and medlars, set off with gloroso superba and moss. Messrs Clibran of Manehes- ter represented by Mr Lewis of Pw'iheli the dfsti5tCOlIeCti0n °f aPP'eS 8uitable fo'1 the Prize List. I he following was the prize list Open. m pSJ, d;stinrtPI^4Ce1:,sS- Palmer, Queen's Hotel; 2, R Weller' jun.: 3, H. Austin. VVeJ!er' Class 3.-Gronp of miscellaneous r'ants in T)ots.-l, J. Websciell, 3, H Alistill. Class 4.—Six Primubs in pots-l, Ladv Evans; 2. J. Pile, Carmarthen • 3 F Pi Roberts, Penvwern. CI21' 5.-Three pots Pompone Chrysan- themums— H. Austin; 3 Mrs. P-hner Qieen's F oteI. Oh;s 6.-24 Cut mooms (12 Japanese T>? I,- ,rKnirved, distinct)—1, Sir C. E. G Phillipp^, Bart.. Picton Castle- 2. Coun- ™ TfiKsbnrn,p Crosswood 3, H. Austin Class 7.-12 Cut B, coms, Japanese, dis- tinct—! H A. Allen, Penarth; 2, John, 1W paTtar?en: H" Thomas, Star- hne: Park, Carmarthen. Class 8.—12 Cut Blooms, incurved dis- tmct 1 g^.r C E. G. Phillipns, Bart., Pirton Castle ■ 2 Countess of Lisburne. Class 9.—12 Cut Blooms, Japanese -'n H t H^- Herbert Vane-fern- r?|- in I Countess of Lisburne. rlML ?oie!lane(,1S collection of Cut Blooms of Chrysanthemums, in vases -1. H. A n<;tin: 2, C<>untess of Lisburne; 3. Mrs. Palmer. ?IootT1R- Japanese.— jljV -en- 2. Right Hon. Lord Herber tVane-Tenpr%ct; 3' John Pile, Car- marthen. Class 13.—Six vases Single Clirvsan- ^hemum3. Mrs. Palmer f 2, Countess of Lisburne • 3, H. Austin. Class 14.—Bouquet of Chrysanthemums round shap.e-I. Mrs Palmer; 2, R. Weller" jun. 3, H. Austin. ?Ia £ S i?'"r.3 Pompones, distinct Palmer. 8 2' FL AUSTIN; 3. Mrs, Class 16. iBasket of Chrysanthemums arranged for effect—1. F. R, Roberts' Penywern; 2 H. Austin; 3, R Weller' jun. "CJICJ, Class 17.-6 Table Plants, in pots—1 2 CoW°" J?rf! Herbert Vane-Tempest; k (foS °tJJi'sburne 3< J- Websdell. m,fiaSS1 iT a J °f o 'ili?le of CVysanthe » w*"er' jim'; Class 19.—3 Blooms of anv one varietv Japanese—1, Lord Herbert Vane-Tempest! Part. tm; 3' D- H" Thoma«. Staking nSSTiT Begonia Gloire De Lor- w-H-Co,b^5 1 \raSSm?-~3 Dlshes of Dessert Apples— £ R Roberts Peny- ^"7^' Websdell. 1 l ?i&Jies of Qllma]7 Apples- J. wadSfel'. Cou"tess of L,starae; Class 25.—3 Dishes of Pears—1, F. R Colby" C!olmtesc of Lisburne 3, W. H. varS«6T^WleH°:ir0f vegetables, eight ar.et.es—1W. H. Jones, Newtown; 2, LnAn Wt0"n 3' D' H- ThomM. ™ ninatenr Class A. (Open). 27{~4 Plants Crvsanthemums, dis hiim MorSan Edwards; 2, R, Mcllqu- Class 2B.-One Plant Chrysanthemum, *• 2; rr,jiafs 129-wr6 .Cut Bloomy, Chrysanthe- T P" • Allen, Penarth • 2 J Phelps, Johnstown. ums3Sf CniM Blooms Chrysanthem- piioips Penarth; 2> J- wC1aSR <51.—Collection of! vegetables—1, VV..H. Jones. Newtown; 2, T H Pusrh rw w3' Yetrad Oa,„„ Phe^f; 2 H SDheiaeLn°f AW>leS~1' J' Cottagers' Claas A (Open). 1V HSST Collection of vegetables—1, • f •. Jo'les- Newtown 2, E. Edwards • 3, Captain Richards. Class 36.-2 Dishes of Potatoes—1, E. Edwards 2, J. R. Hughes. V ais T7-«P^'rit of Chrysanthemum in • JqH- R?^rts; 2, Capt. iRichards. Class 38.—6 Cut Blooms of Chrvanthe- mums—1, J. Phelps. Class 39.-3 Cut Blooms Chryanthemums —1. J. Jrnelps. Class 40. Dish of Applet, 6 Cuiinarv—1 Richard*18 Mathews 3, Captain Class 41—Dish Apples, 6 der-sei-t-1, Capt. Richards; 2, Anne Morgan; 3, J. R. Hughes. Cottagers' Class B. Class 42.—6 Cut Bloorms Chrysanthe- Ciptain Richards. Bow Street. Ola,is 4oi 3 Cut Blooms Chrysanthe- mums-I, Captain Richards

CHRISTMAS GREETING CARDS. Sample books of private Christmas greeting cards can now be seen at the "Cambrian News" Stationery and I* ancy Goods Stores, Terrace- road, Aberystwyth. Prices range from Is. 9d. per dozen upwards, and there is a very large assortment of beautiful designs. Books sent for inspection, or our representative will call upon receipt of postcard. There are also in stock calendars, diaries, albums, beautiful coloured r-anels, and Christmas novelties of all kinds. To avo:d disappointment to friends at home and abroad, customers w-11 do well to order their cards early.

ABERA.YEON Mr David Rees Jones, only brother of Alder- man E Lima Jones, dedon Tuesday, the 9th November, at the St. George's Hospital, LondoD, of diabetes, aged fifty-two years. Peniel Debating Society.—The weekly meet- ing of the S, ciety washed on Thursday, the 4th November. Mr E 0 James, president, was 111 the cr,air. The eubject for debate was A ydyw'r ptilpud yn-colli ei ddylanwad." Mr C J Hught. B.A., and Mr D Davits, Victoria- street, "poke tor the affirmative, and Mr J Seymour Rees and E T Griffiths, C unty School, for the negaiive. The following mem era took part in trie debate Mts-rs D Davits, Water- r".r«-et T Lt-ouard, Griff Rees, Mrs Hughes, t'ark V;ew and Miss Gwen JODlS, Portiand- etreet. There was a large majority in the division for the negative. Motor Service —Mr Howlett, driver of the G.W.K. motor car, is leavlug the company's service next Monday, haviug accepted an engagement with a Swansea firm. During his service at Ahtrayrou he has become a ^eni ral favourite. He will be succeeded by driver

NEWCASTLE EMLLN P.S.A.—Mr T E Janus, Neath, addressed the meeting on Sunday last, and Miss Hughes sai g the nolo. 1 hank8giving.—Thanksgiving services were htld in all the Chapold ou Wednesday after Dunn, football.—A team from Ystrad Meurig visited this place on Saturday to play the Bargoed Rangers. The following repre- sented the Rangers:—Goal, J. Jones: backs, W. Jones and E. Campden; halves, T Davies, H. D. Evans "(captain) VI. H. Howells; forwards, T. Jonee, D .Davies, J. JR. Jones, T. Jones, and E Lewis. The Ystrad Meurig team was represented by the following:—Goal, B. Evans; backs, German (captain), and E. H. Jones; halves, E. D. Richards, E. D. Jones and EG. Jones; forwards. Gordon D. Davies, Gill, Jones. Richards, and J LI Davies. A fast game was played at the commence- ment and both teams managed to put in one goal, but after change of ends the players cooled down and there was no ex- citing, except for one rush by the Rangers when they succeeded in scoring. A pleasant game was played throughout. Final score—Ystrad Meurig, two goals, scored by Gill and E. D. Jones; Rangers, two goals, scored by J. R. Jones and D. Davies. Sam Lews acted as referee

NEW QUAY Choral Society.—The same committee as that year has been reappointed en bloc with Mr G Ivor Davii-s, C.M. as conductor, Mr J P Davies, Cambrian House, secretary, and Dr James treasurer. Dftaticg S' ciety,—The fortnightly meptirg of the Towyn Debating Society was held at tn., Towyn vestry on Wednesday evening The chair was occupied by Cap: James, Omit Villa, and 2.D Îut, r :litÏtlg paper was read by Mr T Wailis Toomas, Xremydon, on "Magnetism and E ectrieity." The usual votes of thank- wete f roposed by Mr D O Rees, and seconded by Capt DAVIES, Meirion.

POKXMADOC Discharged.—At a special Police Court on Monday, Robert Henry Williams, Llanfaircaereuiicn, painter, charged by P.C. 06, berore Jonathan Davies, Esq., with havmg been drunk on Saturday, ad- mitted the offence.. The magistrate, on understanding that the defendant haa been in the lock-up since Saturday night, discharged him with a caution. Double Wedding.—There was a double wedding at Tremadoc C.M. Church on Friday and much interest was taken. in the event, especially by the agricul- tural community of the Vale of Madoc. Mr John \Villiams, Dolwgan Farm, Dol- benmaein, and Miss Maggie Griffith, Braich Farm, Cwmstrallyn, were one 01 the contracting parties and the other couple were Mr Robert E. Davies, Cwm- mawr Farm, and Miss Mary Roberts, Tyddynllan, Farm, Llanfrothen. The guests included Mr Morris Williams, Maesllech, and Mr Ellis E. Davies, Fedw Arian, Bala. The nuptials were cele- brated by the Rev J. -Mennet Williams, B.A., Tremadoc, and the Rev E. Joseph, Gain. The newly-wed, all of whom re- ceived numerous presents, left for Mont- gomeryshire for tne honeymoon. Obituary. — The townspeople heard with feelings of deep regret of the death on Friday of Mr Ivor j. Jones, M.P.S., in business in High-street, Portmadoc, as chemist. Deceased, who had been in failing health for many years, was thirty-five years of age. The son of the late Mr Wm Jones (Ffestinfab), he was, like his father, of a remarkably bright and happy disposition and made friends wherever he turned. Deep sympathy is felt for his mother, Mrs Jones, and his sister, Mrs David Thomas, Glaslyn Stores. Old Age Pensions.—Fifteen fresh ap- plications were dealt with by the Port- madoc Pensions Committee on Friday. Mr J. T. Jones presided. Funeral of Mr Lewis Jones Lewis. The funeral of the late Mr Lewis Jones Lewis, retired meat purveyor, New- street, which was private, took place at Portmadoc Cemetery on Thursday. The Rev W. J. Nicholson officiated, and the mourners present were Mr Lewis G Lewis, Bodlas, Llamestyn; Mr John Kyffin, draper j Mr Owen Jones, Brynmawr, Sarn; Mr Davies and Mr Hughes, Llan- aelhaiarn; Messrs Evan Rees, Tyddyn- cestyll, Fourcrosses; Robert Jones, Bryn- cynan; Tom Jones, di tto; Hugh Jones, Llandwrog; Robert David Jones, Llan- llyfni; Daniel Hughes, Tydweiliog; M. E. Morris, Mmffordd; Captain Thomas Herbert, Edeyrn; John Herbert, Peny- groes; and the following fellow deacons of the deceased at Memorial Congrega- tional Church :—-Messrs John Williams, David Griffith, John Griffith, East Avenue; David Owen, Richard Owem, John Pritchard, and Hugh Hughes. Funeral of Mr John Jones.—The fun- eral of the late Mr John Jones, engineer on board the Portmadoc tug, which was private, took place on Thursday, the Rev J. J. Roberts (Iolo Caernarfon) offi- ciating. The mourners present were Messrs Robert Jones (brother), Rhys Emrys Jones (nephew), Edward Williams, Britanir.a-terrace (cousin) Captain Mor- gan Jones, John Peters, Holyhead; Tlios Johnson, Llanengan; Griffith Pritchard, shipbroker; Captain Lewis Jones, mas- ter of the Portmadoc tug; and Robert Williams, engineer; Thomas Evans, Gartheli Chapel House, and David Wil- liams, Ivy House. Twelve members of the Portmadoc Lodge of Oddfellows, of which deceased was a member, acted as pall bearers.

MACHYNLLETH Military.—Mr Maurica Ifan Hamilton, son of Mr R C Anwyl, Lligwy, having passed the Royal Military College examination, has been appointed sf.c.nd lieutenant m the Koyal Welsh Fusitifr". Cymreigyddiop.—Ti e first mee'ing of the sfpsmn of Cymdeithas Cymreigyddion Cyfuiios;" was held at the Town Hall on Wf diitsdcy evctiirg, and presided over by Mr F. Revs, J.P. The Rev T 0 Jones, Try fan, Rhv. deliver! an interesting address en Chwedf ui-t^th Gymreig." Mr E R es pro- p-Red, "VVnion'' seconded, a vote of thanks to Tryfau which he suitably acknow- ledged. Night School —The nighfc school commenced a' ti e Council School on Monday evening, and n fair number of y«'»inje m n cams together. The teanhers art; Mr Tom Poweil aud Mr Hooi-r Howell. Wtddii g —On Sa'urday, at the Refjj^er Office the m >rri••>«<> t'lck phce of Mr Richard Aditvti. AberlMJsao, to Mis* Mar- garet Cefogwyrgrog, Aberhosan. Wcni-tiV T-nipf'rarce.—Tiie first meetirg of the H-ason wan ht l' < n Wednesday eveuii g. Ht the Presbjit-mn chapel pchoi.lri.oin. There was a larg" attei-daac. Tea and enterta n was |.T;,vided. 1

LLANFIHANGEL Obituary.-The death took place on Saturday at Tynllechwedd Hall, LlaED- hangol, of Miss Kate Morris, daughter of Mr and Mrs O. Morris. Deceasedi who had been ailing for a long period,, was nineteen years of age. The funeral takes place om Friday at the Cemetery, Penygarn.

LIST OF AUCTIONEERS' FORTH- COMING SALES. MESSRS FRNK LLOYD AND SONS. November 17th.— Harness Horses, Hunters, Cobs and Ponies at North Wales Reposi- tory, Wrexham. November 18th.-Wtggon, Lurry, Van and Young Horses at North Wales Repository, Wrexham. MESSRS MORGAN & ROBERTS. November 12th—Furniture, at Town BalI. Aberystwyth. November 18th and 19th — Pianos, Organs, Music and Musical Instruments, Wheatleys, Terrace-road, Aberystwyth. MR. JOHN PUGH. November 13th.—Thrashing Machine and Portable Engine at Tynypark, Llantihangel, near Borth. MXLSSRS DAVID ROBERTS & SON- November 12th—Live and Dead Farming Stock, at Penmaenucha Farm, Dolgelley- November 24th.—Modern and Antique House- hold Furniture at Brynhyfryd, Dolgelley. MESSRS DAVIES & EVANS. November 18th.-Aiitique and Modern Furniture at the Rectory, Aberayron.

YOU CANNOT DO BETTER THAN ENTRUST YOUR Plumbing and Decorating Work TO P. B, LOVED AY, REGISTERED PLUMBER AND GENERAL DECORATOR. 22, Chalybeate Street, ABERYSTWYTH. My 1909 Pattern llook cannot be excelled. Do you know that where to get your SMOKING REQUISITES And well groomed and smart attention is at J. LEVENSON THE HIGH-CLASS TOBACCONIST AND HAIRDRESSER, TERRACE ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH. A Speciality 5d, 6d and 7d Mixtures a'.ao bi, fainou. No. F. V. Brand Ciaarettea 6d pet 100, Post Free. i597 A NEW PHARMACY HAS BEEN OPENED AT 2, CHALYBEATE STREET. wo doors from Great Darkgate Street, at"* North Parade, Aberyatwytb. HIGH-CLLSS DISPENSING AT MODERATE PRICES. O PREPARATIONS w th an Established R.putation behind them :— I.-DOUGHTUN'S BRONCHITIS A?49 LUNG SPECIFIC. For Ccughs and Colds and all affections of the Cheat and Lungs. Price 1* and 2 3d per bottle. 2. —DOUGHTON'S NEURALGIA TURE, la per bottle. One dose stops the pain, the remaining doaes act as a Tonic. 3.-DOUGHTON'S DIGESTIVE MIXTURE- A Cuttonrer says that he has not suffered witb Iudigfcsiion for years since taking DOUGHTON'S DIGESTIVE MIXTURE. Proprietor— S. D. DOUGHTON, m P S- PHARMACIST, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. p628 RAT COLONIES DIE. "RODINE" RAT POISON wipes out Colonies of ats like Magic. Quick «*' termination—results amaziirlgl. A dheDl- ical marvel. Sale. Sure. Speedy.. Prices:— 6d. Is., 2s. 3s. 5s. HARLEY, CHEMIST, PERTIJ' Local Agents :—E. P Wynne, Cliem'6 Aberystwyth; R. Evans, Chemist, La^' peter; T. Jctnee. Chemist, Tregaron; D. Hughes, Chemist, Towyn. o76' o=- M 0 R T 0N9S BOOT STOR150 42, TERRACE ROAP ABERYSTWYTH, NOW SHOWINO THE SEASON'S GOODS FOR THE YEAR 1909.

hB. arriagut BIRTHS- r Jenkins-On November 8th, at 4, HarIe.S of ife road, Willesden Green, London, the W 146 John Jenkins, of a son. m ■ P Jonea-On November 11th, at Meirl ot* I Queen's-road, Aberystwyth, the wife 01 I James L Jones, of a daughter. I MARRIAGES. c«ie™ Hughes—Rees—On November 10th, at Chapel, Aberystwyth, by the 3 Bowen, Bont, in the presence of Hughes, registrar, Mr William Rhydhir Farm. Bow Street, to Miss Jane Rees, Cefnmeurig, Ystrad Meurig- Morgan—Rowlands— On November fjr St Paul's Chapel, Aberystwyth, by ^5Laeflc E D Thomas, Ystumtuen, in the of Mr T Morgan, registrar, Pontrbydy li%o' Mr David Morgan, Cwmpenll}diin' tell, afan, to Miss Sophia Rowlands, Tyoc Devil's Bridge. mib. Richards—Edwards—On November 1'uytP ^the Tabernacle Chapel, Aberystwytm Rev R J Rees, pastor, in the presence^ r,» Rev W Jones, Mr William Ricba'^ytP* |. Miss M E Edwards, both of Aberys DEATHS. Benbow—On November 11th, at jo// Smithfield-road, Aberystwyth, Sara^ pbo. only child of Mr and Mrs John & aged 8 months. Hughes—On November 4th, Mrs Ma^.pl*c Hughes, "Fairholme," Sea Ie Aberystwyth, aged 60 years. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. The family of the late Mrs Hughe^ holme," Sea View-place, AberystvO^. & 1, to return thanks to all for their 2 pathy wih them in their bereavemeP —— j j '4 Printed by J. & J. Gibson, an?t,ery9^' J\l !>}■ them in Terrace-road, & j™ in the County of Cardi?;* 't j reet, Et'.w&rris, Stationer, stati0^^ and John Evans and nephe*h Glanymor House Bar"1"" J at p? <r County of Merioneth; jP Co&nl* Lloyd's. Portmadoc, in 1 Carnarvon.. iQQ/9. Friday, November 12tn> Jk