The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS. "ÜOURAGE.-YoU do not seem to be over- stocked with it. or you would have put your name to your communication. A few dictionary lessons would not be out of place. "CteiTic."—\ou seem to think that Pro- testantism, Roman Catholicism, Non- conformity and other sects are relig- ion. They are manifestations of religion, just as Mars or Saturn or the sun are not astronomy, but only the material for astronomy, just as a quarry, or a mine or a sea beach, or an eroded mountain side are not geology. Religion i a theory of life and existence. Th:s is only my definition. The subject is too com- plicated for full treatment in a note of this kind. "Taxiesin."—I have frequently been asked to print what appears in this column in a volume. There are several diffi- culties in the way. First, I do not think the book would sell. Second, the volume would consist of about twelve thousand pages. Third, the cost of production would be too great for me. If a. volume of five hundred pages were produced somebody would have to decde which of the twelve thousand pages should be selected and which rejected and I am no judge of the relative worthlessness of what I write. The verse I have printed would make three or four volumes! The job is altogether too big for me. "Workmhw."—You are only waking up now about workmen's houses. I had built some houses for working men in 1868 and have been more or less at the job ever since. I, at any rate, have not neglected that subject. "Voter.—It not my business to bell the cat. There are well-known ways in which you can take action.

A QUESTION. Do the associations which exist for the abolition of what they call the "State Regulation of Vice" seek for the abolition of marriage? It seems to me that mar- riage is a State Regulation of what these associations call rice. Where are they? WORK AND PLAY. It has been deeded in the Law Courts that when a professional footballer is engaged at football he is a workman, and is entitled to compensation for injuries. Hie difference between work and play is not in the act, but the conditions. One plays at football, another, who does just the same kind of acts, works &t foot- ball. One man plays at shooting rabbits and another works at shooting them. One man plays at fishing, another works at fishing. Men and women often subject i tttomselvcE to disoomfcrte and labours and privations in playrt-recreation8 wfcich would diwe them wild if they had to bear them as work. Play is when the oooupatim centres in itself. Work is when the ooonpa-teon centres in something else. LEAVING IT TO THE OTHER PBBSON. ) hare been thinking a good deal About thoSQ who go through life mainly b leaving uncomfortable things to the "fther person." All through my experi- -81100, I, myself, have frequently been the u<fther person'* to whom disagreeables have been left. This is not pleasant, but then things are not always pleasant, how- ever careful one may be in manipulating them. The "other person" a at best a vague sort. of being, and it is very difficult to say exactly where his liability comes in or oeases, but so much ia left to him. and he plays so large a part in ordinary everyday affairs, thai it ia l to get to know some, thing about him and to take, if possible, an accurate measure of his responsibility. The "other person" is often a sort of moral ghost who does not know what part he plays in the life of his fellows. Things are left to him as the "other person" and then he leaves them to some "other person," and eventually; nothing is done from first to last. Nobody is to blame, perhaps. I am not trying to fix blame. What interests me ia the personality of the "other person," and, as I have already aaid, it has frequently happened that I myself am the "other person" upon whom responsibility rents which I did not know was in any respect my responsibility. There are a great many wrong things in the world, and the sufferers from the wrongs think that somebody outside their sphere is to blame. They fix the blame on the vague "other person," who, as when the blame is fixed on me, does not even know what has heen done. I have no objection to being the objectionable "other person," but when I think of my i)1nl dire need for finding some "other person," on whom to place the burden of my woes, I laugh to myself and think what & wag the Creator of the Universe must he to have such a muddle of existence. My own experience :jg that the desire of individuals to find some "other person" on whom to fix blame and responsibility is due to wrong conceptions of human life. You who read these words have sorrows amd weaknesses and temptations of your own. You do not feel that you are to blame. Well, perhaps, you are not to blame, and you may be altogether wrong in thinking that some "other person" is to blame either. One of the things I have tried to do is not to blame the "other person," and a strong reason why I have been anxious not to blame some shadowy indefinable "other person" for my own (sorrows and sufferings is that I have often been debited as the detestable "other person" who was respon- sible for the sufferings and sorrows of out- siders whom I did not even know. Like &ta, heredity, destiny, circum- stanoe, luck, chance play a great part in life. Fifty years ago I went into a certain Shropshire town on a Tuesday and the pasn'lt is that I am what I am to-day. If I had gone into that town on a, Monday, or on a Wednesday, the work that was offered to me would not have been there and my whole life would have been different- how different I do not know. There was no "other person" on earth responsible, as far as I know for what happened. In- deed, the incidents from first to last were an simple and common-place as they well could be. The rule of my life if possible, not to leave anything to the "other person," but to just do the best I can for the present moment and to take the con- sequences—all that happens—without grumbling. The individual who has a grievance against the other person tends to look upon himself as injured, as badly treated, and as deprived of what is due to him. I refuse to nurse grievances. If there is some "other person" who deprives me of something, or lets me down in some way, then I bear what there is to bear without protest, but when the time comes to strike, as it generally does come, then I strikej and nobody knows, not even the! other person," what is the matter. I am content to have put the wrong right and just go on my way as if nothing had happened. One of my amusements with the "other person" is to watch him, and just when he j thinks he is going to play his winning j card to thwart him silently and secretly and without even letting him know that! Jn game was seen through. I There is a good deal more that could be said about the "other person," bat I Jnust torn as lit, space is exhausted. DREAMS. I The south-west wind weint Uhisp'ring through the wood, The clouds swept silently across the sky; I heard and saw and think I understood That God is not far off and heaven is nigh! WELCOME DEATH. I wish that I was dead, That my last word was said And I was free. My life is hard to bear, With all its load of care: So sad, so dree. All through the long dark night, Void of a glint of light, I wait for day. I do not moan or cry But mute and still I lie: lvhat can I say ? Dfcath is the only friend That can my sorrows end And bring repose. Long have I fought, nor failed, Nor have I ever quailed From earth's worst woes. Now I am old and worn Tear-stained and quite forlorn: God give me peace. Death will not long delay, But will all trouble slay And give release. OBSERVATIONS. I would rather win the kindly remem- brances of children than the honours of the great. The most perfect satire may be to take the fool at his own valuation. I do not think that I would feel half as humiliated if I were waiting at the door of the workhouse for my turn to receve parish relief, which was my legal due, aJ31 if I were waiting at the gates of the King's palace to receive royal honours for which I had truckled. He is the rich man who does not want anything, no matter how little he possesses. Moot people's conversation is tiresome because they will not leave even the least detail to your imagination. They labor- iously dot every "il" and cross every "t" and keep asking you if you understand. One of the most merciful provisions of nature is that men are unable to realise how insignificant, or ugly, or repulsive they may be in appearance to others. It is very difficult for the prey of the lion to realise the lion's craving for food. If God is allwise and knows what is best, and has power to secure what is beet, who are you that you should presume that what exists is not the best? POOR THINGS. Alderman N. W. Fairies Humphreys has been re-elected mayor of Montgomery. This makes the eleventh year of office. What a pitiful set of hopeless creatures the people of Montgomery must be. If they are not, then the puzzle is greatly intnsifi.ed WANTED. There are several individuals in Wales who might do a good and, profitable business by giving lessons on how to get knighted or to obtain other honours. Sir Vincent Evans might give a lecture under the auspices of the Cymmrooorion Society on this subject. I suggest this means of making a living quite diisilntereEtedly. How did Sir Vincent Evans get his knight- hood, and why did he get it? Could he let me know quite privately through the newspapers ? A HINT FOR WALES. Lancashire is making a great protest against disfiguring advertisements. At Aberystwyth and in many other parts of Wales disfiguring advertisements are com- mon. I have protested as strongly as I am able, and will continue to protest, against this defilement of natural beauty. A landowner who lets ground for the pur- pose of disfiguring advertisements, is an enemy of the people and has no right to claim even the privileges of citizenship. Whatever can be done should be done to make disfiguring advertisements a source of loss to everybody who intends to benefit by them. A QUESTION. A man told a County Court Judge the other day that he had been pestered by an agent into accepting on approval, a watch, for which he was then being sued for £ 3 10s. Why didn't you kick him out, asked the Judge. Perhaps the watch agent was a man of size and force and it would not have been safe to try to kick him out. An agent of some sort came to me one day. I told him I did not want anything. He persisted. I then said to him. "You think you know better than I know what I want. You also think you can eell me something I am determined not to have. And, silliest thing of all, you think I do not understand your sort." His observa- tion was: "Good day, sir." COAL. I see that coal has gone up to eighty shillings a ton in Australia. That licks Aberystwyth's twenty-seven shillings. There is a strike, however, in Australia. It is something else at Aberystwyth. A BAD LOT. The other day a man looking through a plate glass window saw al man, his enemy. He said Come out, you beggar. I'll give you what for." He struck savagely at the window and in the end was apprehended. It turned out that the man had seen his own reflection through the window and had a, mod a savage blow at himself, who he evidently knew to be a bad lot. He was fined for being drunk and disorderly. WHAT I SHOULD LIKE. If Mr. Pr it chard Morgan consents to address a public meeting at Dolgelley I should so like to preside. I would even pay the promoters of the meeting a sub- scription towards the expenses in order to achieve that honour. The Coast. J.G.

ABERYSTWYTH There is the Fact.—Last Tuesday afternoon there were five trucks, occupy- ing a space of more than seventy-five feet reaching from the Lion Hotel down Great Darkgate-street. Suppose everybody did this. Is this obstruction one of the privileges of being a member of the Town Council ? We do not want to make a case against Mr Rufus Wil- liams, but if business is to be carried on in the street, then Terrace-road should be no exception if the residents are not town councillors. Death Rate.—Mr E. J. Evans, Dol- guan, writes that no doubt a death rate of 14 per 1,000 is too high for a health resort, but suggests that some parts of the town are more healthy than other parts. By dividing the town into small areas, it would be possible to find out why the rate of mortality is so high. It is noteworthy, he adds. that Brynymor-road has a death rate of 5 per 1,000, probably the lowest in the Kingdom which, he says, is a strong reason for including that district in the borough. Temperance Sunday.—The annual ser- vices in connection with Temperance Sunday were held at the Wesley Church,, Queen's-road, on Sunday, when special sermons were preached by Mr. W. Pomwill in the morning and Mr R. Northey in the evening. In the after- noon, in connection with the Sunday School, the meeting was conducted by Mr LVavid Davies, superintendent. The meeting was opened by Mr J. Rigby Jones by prayer, after which Mr Penwill and Mr R. Northy and others delivered addressee. Hiring Filr.-Tlie streets of the town presented an animated scene on Monday on the occasion of the first of the Novem- ber hiring fairs. As in previous years, the bulk of hiring had been done prior to the fair, with the result that little busi- ness was done. Wages averaged those of former years. The afternoon was given to pleasure, large numbers of people visiting the Smithfield where numerous attrat'dns were provided. Temperance.—Lady Dorothy Howard, hon. secretary of the British Women's Temperance Association and daughter of the Earl and Countess of Carlisle, will deliver an address on temperance at Sat- urday's P.S.N. meeting at the Coliseum. The College Concert.—The date fixed for the annual concert of the College Musical Society is March 11th, 1909, and not the date announced in our ad- vertising columns last week. The works to be performed are Haydn's "Creat;on," and J. T. Rees's "God is my Refuge." The artistes who will take part will be announced in our advertising columns 'later. Dog Show.—The schedule of the Dog Show to be held at the Pavilion on De- cember 8th has been issued and may be obtained on application to the hon. sec- retary, Mr Pickford, 22-24, Pier-street. Entries close on November 29th. The president is Sir Edward Pryse, M.F.H. and the vice-president Mr Edward Powell. The judge's are Mr Edwin Powell of terriers and Mr R T. Baines of other entries. In addition to the Society's prizes, a large number of special prizes are offered by persons in- terested in the show. Mrs Powell, Nant- eos, offers a solid silver cup for the best dog in the show. A unique feature of the show is a class for children's entries. There are also clashes for pigeon and cage birds. Death of Mr Thomas Morris.—The death occurred after a short illness, of Mr Thomas Morris, of the Waterloo Hotel, on Friday morning at the age of seventy-nine years. Mr Morris was a native of Aberystwyth and one of the oldest members of the Englisn Congre- gatioal Church in Portland-street of which he had been deacon for the ;past thirty years. He was formerly a member of Penmaesglas Church under the Rev Azariah Shadrach and the Rev John Saundens, and took part in the establish- ment in 1866 of the English Church in Portland-street. In early life he ran a coach between Aberystwyth and Car- marthen, then between Aberystwyth and Llanidloes, and after the advent of rail- ways carried on a large business as hackney carriage proprietor from which he recently retired. Mr Morris married Miss Elizabeth Harries of Llandilo, who survives him with two sons and two daughters—Miss Ada Morris and Mrs Annie Griffiths, Mr Edwin Morris, J.P., Nyth Dolau, and Mr W. H. Morris, a solicitor in practice in London. The funeral of the deceased took place on Tuesday afternoon when the Rev T. A. Penry, pastor of Portland-Street Congregational Church, and the Rev Job Miles officiated when the chief mourners, included in addition to members of the family, Mrs Seymour Davies, Glanrafon, Talybont, Mrs Rich- ards, Queen-street, Miss Collins, Notting- ham, and Mr and Mrs David Thomas. Football.—The following players have been selected to play against Montgomery in a League fixture at Aberystwyth next Saturday:—Goal, R. Crowther backs, E. Hughes, O .Green; halves, T. Rees, H. Holt, J. Cope; forwards, Jack Jones, John Jones, Evan Jones, J. E. Griffiths, and W. Wright. It is understood that the Montgomery team will be strength- ened for the League, as four or their players could not play in the cup com- peetition last week. The kick-off is at 2-4.1 Lecture.—On Monday evening at Taber- nacle Schoolroom a lantern lecture was given to a crowded audience by Mr B. Taylor Lloyd, chemist, Bridge-street, and one of the superintendents of Tabernacle Sunday School. The subject of the lecture was "The Life of Nelson." The lantern was in charge of Mr Hugh Humphreys, who also showed a number of living pictures which were very much appreciated. The meeting was presided over by Miss Dav:es, Glasfryn, Portland- street. At the close a vote of thanks was proposed by Miss Davies to Mr Lloyd, Mr Humphreys and also to Mr Paith Morgan for singing the solo "The death of Nelson." The vote, which was seconded by Mr David Davies, builder, was carried unanimously and an enjoyable evening terminated. Bible Class.—The Bible Class conducted by Mrs Fearnsides Ivy Bank, Llanbadarn, met for a social tea on Thursday evening of las week and a pleasant evening was spent. All the members of the Class attended, thereby testifying to the popularity and esteem in which Mrs. Fearnsides is held. Included in the attendance were Mr David Jones, Pittville Rcuse Mrs. Richard Mor- gan, Trefor-road; Mrs. Arthur Lloyd, Hawkesbury House: Mrs. Dorothy Francis, Trefor-road; Mrs Morgan and Mrs Lewis, Alexandra-road; Mrs. Old Pen maesgl as- road; and the Misses Alexandra Wood, MoHy Holland, Violet Lane, Post Office; Mnnie Jones, Portland-street; Alice Duggan, Buarth-road Rhoda Jones, U.C.W.; Millie Evans, Clarissima Young, Alexandra Hall; Mvfanwy Jones Owen's Restaurant, and also the Secretary of the Class fMiss C cie Richards, Heart of Oak House), making a total of seventeen. Smoking Concert.—A successful smok- ing concert was held at the Radical Club on Thursday evening of last week. Mr T. J. Samuel presided over a large at- tendance. The following programme was gone through :-Address by the Chairman; song, Mr E. T. Lewis (en- cored); song, Mr. D. J. Williams; strg, Mr D. Handel Morris (encored); grama- phone selections, Mr Mason. A prize for witticism was awarded to Mr Jack Davies song, Mr T. Page Jones (en- cored) song, Mr Isaac Hopkins; recita- tions, Mr Charles Hughes; impromptu speech, frThree minutes on the Budget," prize awarded to Mr Emrys Williams; song, Mr Bob Jones; address, Mr T. Lewis, Queen's-street; song, Mr Handel Morris; and song, Mr T. Page Jones. The adjudicators were wit, Messrs Jen- kin Humphreys and P. Ashton, and im- promptu speech, Messrs P. B. Loveday and Griffith Ellis. Speeches were deliv- ered by the President (Mr T. J. Samuel); Mr B. T. Lloyd, secretary, and others. P.S.N .-The weekly entertainment of the P.S..N. was held at the Coliseum on Saturday night. The chairman was the Rev J. Lewis Williams. An excellent programme had been provided by mem- bers of the Welsh Congregational Church, Baker-street, and was as followsOpen- ing hymn, audience; pianoforte solo, Miss Williams; recitation. Miss Lizzie Davies; song, Miss Gertie Lloyd; recita- tion, Miss Nellie Harris; quartette, Mr Evans and party; song, Miss Edith Davies; pianoforte solo, Mr Emrys Jones; instrumental trio, Mr J. E. Jones and party, encored; song, Miss Marie Hub- bard; song, Mr T. Page Jones violin solo, Mr J. E. Jones; song, Miss Polly Jones, encored; trio, Mr EVans and party; hymn, audience. The concert, unlike its predecessors, was sparsely attended, which was due no doubt to -itt there being attractions at the Smithfield. Fire'jj—Three stacks of hay standing in a fieldf'^lbse to Pwll Simon and belonging to Mf. "J.,hn Jones, Tymawr, Pwllhobi, were found to be on fire on Saturday morn- ing. The outbreak originated about six o'clock in the morning. Efforts were made to extinguish the flames, but without effect and the stacks were completely destroyed. The cause of the fire has not yet been ascertained. Maritime.—In connection with the in- quiry, at Falmouth, into the loss, off the Eddystone of the Aberystwyth schooner "Ifor," the special court appointed to con- sider the matter find that the primary cause of the lose was the vessel springing a leak ir leaks, but that need not neces- sarily have caused the loss. The secondary cause was the lack of efforts to put the pumps in order or to obtain assistance. The court found the. master Thomas C. Collins, in default to a limited degree and severely reprimanded him for his neglect' and ordered him to pay JB5 to the Solicitor, of the Board of Trade towards the cost of the inquiry. The Court further stated that the value of the vessel was given as JB750, but £ 600 would appear to be the full value. She was insured for :03W against total loss only, and the master had also insured freight and effects for LIOO. Coals.—By an advertisement Mr Alfred Morris, 8. Market-street, announces that he is prepared to supply at Aberystwyth good Cannock Chase house coal at prices ranging from 15s. to 19s. lid. per ton and to ether places on the Cambrian line at proportionate prices. Tailoring. —Mr. Arthur Owen. formerly cutter with Messrs. Owen and Son. North- parade, announces a new standard of value in lades and gentlemen's tailoring and the bast stock of woollens. J* Begging.—Richard Williams, labourer, Llanfaircaereinon, was charged at the Police Station on Friday, by P.C. Thomas Davies with having begged alms in Caergog-terrace that morning.—De- fendant said he could not obtain employ- ment.—In reply to the Bench, defendant said he was not prepared to leave the town and was committed to prison for fourteen days.The magistrates were D. C. Roberts and J. T. Davies, Esqrs. Dismissed.—At the Police Station on Saturday morning before the Mayor, (E. P. Wynne Esq.,) Thomas Bailey, labourer, Chester, was charged by P.C. T. P. Davies with having been drunk at Trefechan the previous day.—Defendant expressed sorrow and said that was the first occasion for him to be in trouble.— The charge was dismissed on defendant promising to leave the town. Skating Rink.—On Wednesday evening a return hockey match was played between two women's teams representing town and the Rink, the former winning. On Saturday evening a match was played between two College teams, the proceeds being in aid of the Infirmary. On Thursday Miss Alice Potts, Queen's-road. won the egg and spoon race fur ladies and was awarded a silver mounted leather bag, given by one of the patrons of the hink. These novel attractions at the Rink are greatly appreciated and draw large numbers of interested spectators. Further attractions uIe being arranged, commencing with a hockey tournament on Monday even- ing. Charity Performance.—On Friday evening a performance of His Excellency the Governor" will be given at the Coliseum in aid of the It.firmitry, The caste consists of well-known lUlal amateurs, and an enjoyable evening is expected. The piece, which is a farcical romance, will be performed in three acts, and a programme of music has also been arranged under the direction of Mr Maldwyn .Price. Soiree. A well-attended soiree, in con- nection with the Wesley Church, Queen's- road, was held in the schoolroom, on Wed- nesday. In the unavoidable absence of the Mayor (Mr E P Wynne;, the chair was taken tjy Alderman Robert D.-ughton. The follow- ing programme was gone L ti rough -PittaoforW. soio, Mr A W Morgan; solo, Miss Ai mitt; recitation, fliss Nellie Harties; quartette, Mr M T Williams and party flute solo, Mr George solo, Miss Lear, U.U. VV. violin soto, Mr J E Jones; solo, Mr John Ovveu; piano- forte solo, Miss Mind, U.C. NV. humorous recitation, Mr Carter, U.C.W. quartette, Mr John Harries and party solo, Miss Mills, U.C.W. recitation, Miss Wiuship, U.C.W. teiicox,e(j); song, Mr Carter; hymn, Mr W illiams and party. The accompanists were Mrs J H Winiauis, Corris, una Mr A W Morgan (organist). Elaubaditrn Handbell itiugers also took part. The refreshment taoles were presided over by Mrs Huroourt, Mrs Uapt Jones, the Misses Coilius, Mrs CaIJII D Jones, and other members of the church. Votes of thanks to all who had taken part in the proceedings brought a pleasant even- ing to a close, the proceeds were devoted to the Circuit funds. iiiaL;ii was playe.1 ikt Aber- uu WeducaLtttV, heiiWeuii Abetyagovyili Wciiucttuayd auú Si JoUu'a College, Y lIIr..a Mcuriji, "Li iet>ultcu 111 a win lor the Aouu<j«- any a cy ttVcO gua.8 tu two, PETTY SESSIONS, Wednesday, Novem- ber 17th.—Before E. P.,Wynne, Esq., mayor; Richard Morgan, John Wat- kins, Captain D. James, Captain Doughton, D. C. Roberts, and Edward Evans., Esqrs. Electric Light.—Howard Daniel, auc- tioneer, was sued by the Electrio Light Company for the payment of JE1 14s for electric light. The case had been ad- journed from the previous Court when it was stated that Mr Daniel was not chargeable for the light.—In reply to a question, Mr E. Felix, rate collector, who was in Court, stated that the premises were rated to Messrs Daniel and Son.— An order for payment was made. Poor Rates.—Mr Felix produced a poor rate of Is. 2d. in the pound for the winter half rate as against Is. 3d. last year and it was allowed and signed. PRESENTATION TO MR. PRYSE PHIL. LIPS FOR SAVING LIFE. On Wednesday morning, at the Town Hall, after the holding of the weekly magistrates' meetng Mr. Pryse Phillips, grocer, Little Darkgate-stTeet, was pre- sented with an address inscribed on vellum in recognition of his sav ug a young man from drowning in the summer season. The Mayor (Alderman Wynne) presided and was accompanied by Mrs Wynne, Captain and Mrs. Doughton, Mr Richard Morgan, Capt, David James Mr D. C. Roberts, Mr. John Watkins, Mr. Edward Evans, the Rev. William Jones, North-parade, Mr. Hugh Hughes, magistrates' clerk; Mr. E. Williams, chief canstable; and others. Mr. Pryse Ph llip6 was accompanied b^ Mrs. Pryse Philliips. The Mayor said the meeting had a pleasant duty to perform in presenting to Mr Pryse Phillips an address on vellum of the Royal Humane Soo ety in recognition of his service in saving life. It was one of the noblest things a man could do to risk his own life n saving the life of another. (Hear. hear.) Captain Doughton said he esteemed it a great honour to be asked by the Royal Humane Society to represent them on that occasion. They were all aware that the institution existed for the purpose of encouraging acts of bravery such as that meeting intended acknowledging and re- warding. The meeting was called to acknowledge publicly a conspicuous act of bravery performed V the r fellow-towns- man, Mr. Pryse Phillips, in his seventy- second year. About six o'clock on the morning of the h August, Mr. Phillips took a walk towards the entrance of the Harbour when his attent'on was drawn to a bather in difficulty in the water. The man appeared to be in immnent danger of losing his He and would undoubtedly have been drowned but for the promptness and gallantry of Mr Phillips who, without hesitation, plunged into the sea and suc- ceeded in sav ng the bather's life. ((Cheers.) An act of such bravery could not but command the esteem and admiration of all classes of humanity. It was said by St Paul' himself "For greater love hath no man than to give his life for another." The act of MT. Ph ilips reflected the highest credit on the town and neighbourhood and that being so. he felt proud of the hcinour of representing the Society and of being the medium of conveying to Mr. Phillips the thanks of the institution and of asking the Mayoress to hand that testi- monial to him. (Cheers.) He received the address unframed from the institu- tion, but Mrs. Doughton thought .t incom- plete in that form and had gone to the expense of providing it with a suitable frame. (Cheers.) It was signed by the. Prince of Wales as president of the Royal Humane Society and recognized the bravery of Mr. Pryse Philliips in saving Leslie Lines from drowning on the 28th August, 1909. He understood that Mr. Ph llips had also received from the" Liver- pool Weekly Post" a gold medal in recog- nition of the same act. He had great pleasure n asking the Mayoress to present the address to Mr. Phillips. (Cheers.) The Mayoress, complying, said she had had the honour of being asked to present the address to Mr. Phillips and she had great pleasure in doing so. The gold medal was also presented, CaptaTi Doughton saying it was a merit medal presented bv the "-Liverpool Weekly Post" which he would ask Mrs Doughton to pin on Mr. Phillips's breast. This having been done Mr. Pryse Phillips sa'd he did not know how to ex- press his feeling of gratitude to all present. He never expected it would come to that for simply doing his duty. The knowledge that he had done h s duty in saving life was a. sufficient reward. He agreed with what had been said that it was not possible to do anything more noble than for a man to risk his own life in saving the lite of others. (Hear, hear.) He thanked the Mayor for presiding over that meeting and he thanked the iRloyal Humane Society for their k nd and generous act in present- ing him with so splendid a testimonial; He had also to acknowledge the kindness of the proprietors of the "Liverpool Weekly Post" in presenting that gold medal to him. He should never forget the kindness shown to him by everybody on that occasion and should treasure the address and the medal as long as he lived and hoped that his ch Idren would think much of them after he was dead and gone. (Cheers.) He also thanked the Mayoress for attending to make the presentation of the address, and Mrs. Doughton for pre- senting him with the medal. He also must not forget Captain Doughton. Quite unknown to hinl, Capta n Doughton moved in the matter, and the first intimation that anything was being done was when he received from the Society a form to be filled n with names and other particulars. But though he d d not know what was going forward he nevertheless was glad to find that the people of his native place were not willing to allow things of that sort to pass without showing their appre- ciation of any man's will ngness to help in time of danger to save life not only from drowning, but from any other form of death. That feeling did honour to the town. (Cheers.) He washed they could have had present that day the survivor of the two brave men who attempted to save the young man from drowning at Clarach in order to give him the same recognition as he had received. (Cheers.) He again thanked the meetng and all friends who had taken an interest in that matter and brought it to so pleasant a termination. (Applause.) r Captain David James, asked to speak, said he felt proud of a fellow-cit'zen whom he had known since he had remembrance of anyone. They were brought up in the same place of worship and attended the same Sunday School, and they could not define the time when they did not know one another. They heard a great deal of bravery in South Wales and elsewhere on ■partjcular lines but it was not often they found a humble citizen coming to the front when an act of bravery was required as Mr. Phillips had done. (Hear, hear.) No doubt the fact that he was a strong swimmer was an advantage, but that did not detract from the bravery of the act, for it was always a risky thing to go to the rescue of a drowning person. He remembered from boyhood how people used to troop seaward when they heard that Pryse Phillips was in the water and how they saw him there disporting like a por- m>ise as if the sea was his native element (Laughter.) He thought that all youno- people should learn to swim. (Hear, hear") Once when going ashore at Hamburg, accompanied by a boy from Abarvstwytft! the boy's oar snapped and the -I)oy went overboard, and he was surprised to find that though he was a Tancae boy he had never learnt to swim and was quite help- less in the water. In fact, he felt so dis- gusted w. th the boy's neglect in not learn- ing to swim that he hesitated somewhat whether he should pick him out of the water or not. (Laughter.) But though that boy had not learnt to swim, there were 8wimmers at Aberystwyth in those days, of whom Lewis Daves and Prvse Ph ilips were the most noted. He was not a pessimist "and did not believe the race was degenerating; but he certainly should like to see all boys and girls learn swim- ming, for they never knew when in after- life the power to sw-m might not enable them t. save their own lives and perhaps save the lives of others. (Hear, hear!) He was pleased to see the brave act of his old friend recognised that day and hoped he would long live to enjoy the good opmon of his fellow-townsmen and that Irs children would always look back upon that day and the act which was recognised with feelings of pride. (Applause.) g oJ f • Roberts said when be'ng- o^Mr PVli* • tTni he read an account of Mr Phillips s deed it gave him a thrill of pleasure to know that a fellow-towns- man had shown bravery and pluck and presence of mmd m saving ife He con curred with Captain James in thinW that boys and girls should learn to sw'nT St of TlfS + S°rrv that tlle and girls of the town were not present to see the value attached to of (Hear, hear.) of braver7- Mr- /ohn Watkins thought it a brave save^he1!-?"7?110 e"t6r the sea to save the l,fe of a drowning person, but a braver thing for a man to do so at Mr Philips s time of life. Mr. Phillips could wear the medal with as much pride as anyone could wear the Victoria CWwon on a field of battle. (Cheers.) istir-wiT- Jonos, the oldest min- lster n the town, who was asked to sneak said he also had saved a S diowning and therefore could appreciate wiT' l pjs P°8ition. One day in 1850 when a flood was coni ng down Plas Crno- wafer^f i" he- SS" in Z water and jumping in for it without know- ing what -t wa.f, picked up a child of twn years old and saved its life. That child was Mr. John Roberts, letter carrier .Grays Inn-road. He saved Mr Robert^ I&,rten a ohilf bl!t did n<>t s"prw Mr Roberts remembered -:t. (Lau^S Captain Doughton proposed a mto th»nks to the Mayor for w tit meeting separated.

ABERAYRON Peniel Literary and Debating Society. The weekly meeting of Peniel Society was held on Thursday evening of last week. Mr E. O. James, B.A., presided. Two papers were read. Mr John Davies, Albert-street, took as his subject "Yr Ysgol gabbothol" and made three points, and spoke well on each—ei gwaith, ei hamcan, ac ychydig sylwadau anogaethol dros ei chefnogi. Mr Leonard, Cadwgan- place, took for his subject "Enllib." Both papers were appreciated by all present. A vote of thanks to the speakers was pro- posed by Mr E. T. Raes, seconded by Mr D. A. Davies, and supported by Mrs Hughes, Miss Gwen Jones, Mr C. J. Hughes, B.A., Mr Percy Lloyd, Mr D. A. Lloyd, and Mr J. Jones, Albert-street. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, Wednesday, November 17th.-Present: The Rev. Stephen Jones, New Quay, chairman; Mrs Griffiths, Mrs B. Jones, Aberay- ron Messrs Jenkin Davies, Llandys- silio; E'dward Jones, Ciliau Aeron E. Davies, Aberarth; J. W. Davies, Cyd- plwyf; B. C. Jones, clerk; and the re- lieving officers. Christmas Relief.—The Cardiff Guard- ians wrote asking the Board to grant extra Christmas relief of Is. to each adult and 6d. to each child residing in the Aberayron Union and chargeable to Car- diff. Vagrancy.—The Chief Constable pre- sented a return of tramps relieved in .the different unions in the county during the quarter ended Setpember 30th. A total of 2,764 tramps had been relieved and of that number that number 784 had been relieved at Aberayron. Maintenance.-The Local Government Board submitted the following letter which it had received from Mr David Evans, Penrheol, Mvdroilyn I shall be obliged for the advise of the Local Government Board under the following circumstances :—Some months ago my wife left me and my children and after- wards summoned me before the magi- strate.; sitting at Aberayron for mainten- ance. The summons was dismissed, as I had always provided her with a home and was still prepared to do so if she only co- habited with me. At the time the sum- mons was issued, I had living with me three children, aged seven, ten, and twenty-one yeans, the last being an im- becile and unable to provide for himself. Subsequently, my wife accepted the cus- tody of the three children and I provided them with necessaries. She, however, allowed the imbecile to wander at large about the country, sleeping in out- houses, etc., when the police and neigh- bours oomplained about him to me. I then took charge of him—this was about four months ago—and since then he has been living with me. During much of this period he has been ill and confined to his bed for ten days when I had to attend on him day and night. I am a jobbing saddler by occupation, working about dif- ferent farms about the country and the custody of this imbecile makes it impossible for me to follow my work and maintain myself and children. And as my wife refused to take this child back, I applied to the Guardians of the Aberayron union to accept his custody to enable me to work, 313 without that myself and my family would have to starve. The Guardians, however,^ have refused to do anything in the matter. I was perfectly aware when I applied that I would have to contribute a reasonable sum weekly towards its maintenance in the Workhouse and am still prepared to do so, but I cannot pos- sibly remain at home to wait on the child as my earning thereby ceases, whilst it is equally impossible to take him along with me, as farmers would object to his presence. I have been advised to leave the imbecile child to his own re- sources and proceed with my usual occu- pation, giving notice of my intention to the Relieving Officer when he would, I am informed, have to provide for him. I am, however, loth to do that, as it is im- possible to say what might happen to the child in the interval, and I feel it is not right the child should suffer and may-be risk his life when the poor law autho- rities and myself are squabbling. under these circumstances, 1 should be obliged for the advise of your Board a-s to how best to act to receive the proper care of my child and to enable myseir to work." —The Local Government Board's reply to Evans stated that it rested with the Guardians to decide in what manner re- lief when it needed should be given. The Board could not interfere with the dis- cretion of the Guardians.—rrhe Board took no action. Acknowledgment.—Mrs Rudman, Ty- mawr, wrote acknowledging the Board's thanks to her for her care of a deceased pauper named Jane Williams. A Porter.—The Clerk explained that at the last meeting a resolution was passed appointing Mrs Evans, matron of the House, and Miss Evan,3 as her clerk. The Boaird also decided that a porter should be engaged to look after the wards. He thought it was essential that a local man should be engaged. Since the last meeting Mr Edwin Davies, Llanon had been in charge of the wards and had also made himself accustomed to the bo- ks of the House.—On the proposition of Mrs Griffiths, seconded by Mrs Jones, it was decided to appoint Mr Davies as porter for twelve months.

CRICCIETH Social Evening.—A public supper, music, and games made up a social enter- tainment in the Parish Room on Friday night. The proceeds were given to the churchwarden's fund. Railwaymen's Conceirt,Tlie railway- men's special concert at Portmadoc on Friday was deservedly well-patronised, both on account of the object and ol the talented artistes taking part in the per- formance. A special train returned to Criccieth immediately after the perform- ance. The Chancellor of the Exchequer and Cardiff.-Dyrna fel y canodd "Glan Ei- fion" ar ol clywed fod Mr Lloyd George wedi gwrthod myned i Gaerdydd:- H wre I Mae eto'n glynu wrth ei gyfeill- ion gwir, Y rhai sy'n filwyr ffyddlon fu'n brwydro drosto'n hir, Os bydd Caerdydd yn cei&io ei ddenu yn ei fri, Ond ha, mae'n aros eto i'n cynrychioli ni; Mae ef yn un o honom, ac yma bellach bydd Yn enynbryd gwladgar a'n gwneryd yn Gymru fydd." Parhaed, parhaed gwladgarwch, acaed yn gwlwm tyn Cyd rhyngom ni ag yntau, peth hyfryd ydyw nyn; Dymuna pob gwladgarwr trwy'r Bwrdeis- dreg n awr Ei wel'd yn brifweinidog yn Senedd Pry- dain Fawr. Town Debating Society.—The debate on the Budget was resumed at the weekly meeting of the Society at the Town Hall on Tuesday night by Mr J. W. Jones, Vienna House, and the discussion was contiued by Messrs R. M. Will:ams 0 T Williams, PJ Bowen T G Williams, W WatkIn, J.P., D. M. Williams, and Dr E. Lloyd Owen. At 10.15 the home sec- retary, Mr Huw R. Gruffydd, moved that the question be put. This motion wai3 seconded by Mr W. Watkin and carried whereupon the voting on the subject of the Budget was taken, with the following result:—r or, twenty; aga:nst, five. The subject of debate next week is "Should there be a censorship of the Press?" Openers, Messrs P. J. Bowen and E. Rees Griffith. Dramatic Society.—The first perform- ance of the Society, given in the Parish Room on Wednesday, consisted of two acts, viz., "Wilkins' Wedding" and "Done on both sides." The proceeds of this performance will be devoted to the necessary expense of obtaining suitable curtains, scenery, and properties. In future the Society's efforts will be avail- able for local charities, etc.

TOWYN Unionist Meeting.—On Monday even- ing Mr R. Jones. Morris the Unionist candidate for the county, addressed a large gathering at the Assembly Rooms when the chair was taken by Mr R. B. Yates, Sandilands, who was supported by Mr Sam Thompson and other prominent Unionists. On rising to speak, Mr Morris was accorded a hearty welcome, and in in the course of his speech dealt with the chief topics of the day, especi- ally the Budget and Tariff Reform. Mr Sam Thompson also spoke and dealt with the land taxes and the House of Lords, and the cry of the Liberal party against the Upper House. Debate.—An interesting debate took place at the Liberal Club on Tuesday evening when the subject wa<5 "That the land taxes of the present Budget are not justifiable." The affirmative was taken by Mr G. Llewelyn Lloyd, jeweller, sup- ported by Mr O. A. Jonathan. The nega- tive was taken by Mr D. R. Davies, Boot Stores, who was supported by Mr. J. Wynn Williams. Further discussion took place, in which Messrs J. M. James, J. Richards, Tom Jones, B.Sc., J. R. Hum- phreys, J. Erfyi Jones, Hugh Williams, and others took part.

BORTH Wedding.—At Liverpool, on Monday, the marriage was solemnised between Mr. Morgan H. Williams of the London, City, and Midland Bank, Carnarvon, youngest son of Captain and Mrs. Williams, Dinor- wic, Borth, and Myfanwy, youngest daugh- ter of the late Captain John Jones, ship "Derbyshire," and Mrs. Jones, 16, Tithe- barn-street, Carnarvon. Mr. and Mrs. Williams were the recipients of valuable presents, including a solid silver coffee ser- vice given by the bank staff. The honey- moon is being spent in London and Bir- mingham.

MACHYNLLETH Budget Election.—In view of the com- ing pari amentary election a Conservative and Unionist meeting was held at the Vane Hall on Wednesday eveni 'np, when import- ant matters were discussed. There w £ s a large and influential gather ng. The meet- ing was presided over by Lord Herbert Vane-Tempest. Concert.—On Thursday (yesterday) even- ing, at the Town Hall, the Machynlleth Male Voice Choir, under tht conductor- ship of Mr. J. O. Will ams, gave a concert in aid of advertising the town and defray- ing the expenses of the choir to London. Lord Herbert Vane-Tempest acted as chairman and Mrs. Trevor Jones as accom- pan:st.

LTiANBHYNMAIR Bible Society.—On Wednesday of last week the annual meeting of the Bible Society was held when the Rev Hum- phrey Williams, Baptist minister, Towyn, attended on behalf of the Society. The Rev Jones, M.C., pre- sided. A new committee was appointed at the close and the Secretary and Trea- surer were re-elected. The meeting: was held at the Baptist Chapel. Mr Edward Vaughan, one of the deacons of the chapel, spoke on the need of more loyalty to the Bible.

CHRISTMAS GREETING CARDS. Sample books of private Christmas greeting cards can now be seen at the "Cambrian News" Stationery and Fancy 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 panels, and Christmas novelties of all kinds. To avoid disappointment to frienda at home and abroad, customers wiH do well t. order their cards early.

PWLLHELI Football. Pwllheli played Bangor Normal College at Pwllheli on Saturday and had an easy win. Leading five to one at half time, the seasidens finally won by nine goals to one. Wedding.—The marriage was solemn- ized at Cardiff-road Congregational Church on Friday of Cantain Thomas. E. Jones, Aeron Villa, Llanon, Cardigan- shire. and Miss Jane Anne Davies, only daughter of Mr Lewis Davies, Aeronia, Pwllheli, assistant superintendent with the Prudential Assurance Company. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a large congregation by the Revs D. W. Roberts, pastor, assisted by the Rev J. Rhydderch, Penlan. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr James HarrIes Carnarvon (in the absence of her father through illness), was attired in prunell robe trimmed with real lace and was accompanied bv three bridesmaids- Miss M. A. Hughes, Morwylfa, South Beach, Pwllheli, and Miss E Lloyd Evans, Council School, who were dressed in saffire blue costumes, and Miss Dorothy Evans, Swan Hotel, Llanon, who was dreesrd in mole costume. The best man was Captain D. E. A. Jones, Rosemount, Llanon, who was accompanied by Mr Edgar Davies, Birmingham, brother of the bride. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a ruby and diamond brooch and to the bridesmaids diamond brooches. Miss Ada Jones, the Lodge, presided at the organ and played Mendelssohn's Wed- ding March at the close of the ceremony. The breakfast was held at the bride's home when Mr W. Hughes, Morwylfa presided. The newly-wed, who received numerous wedding presents, left for Bir- mingham for the honeymoon. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, Wednesday November 17th.—Mr J. T. Jones, chairman, presiding; Mr Daniel Jones in the vice-chair. Condolence.—The Chairman referred to the death of Alderman R. O. Jones for many years clerk to the Guardians and the Rural District Counc 1 and moved a vote of condolence with Mrs Jones and the famijy.—Te Guardians assentedl to the motion standing. Not Yet Stiecessful.-It was stated that the efforts which were being made to give a doctor who was an inmate of the Work- house a fresh start in life had not yet been successful. Failure had also at- tended other inmates who went out to look for work. A Grumbling Inmate.—The Master (Mr Henry Jones) reported that one of the in- mates, an elderly man, had made things very unpleasant in the Workhouse of late by complaining about his food and by insulting conduct to the nurse. His chief complaint was that he should have a substitute for suet pudding on Sundays. His continual grumbling was subversive of discipline.—The man was called before the Board. The Chairman soundly lectured him and warned him that unleas he behaved he would be sent, from the Workhouse or taken before the magi- strates. A Registrar's Suspension.—The Clerk read the minutes of an emergency meet- ing of the Board held on Wednesday, November 10th, Mr J. T. Jones presid ng They were as follows:—"Re Mr W. O. Jones, relieving officer for the Nevin dis- trict. The Clerk reported that acting on instructions received by him as superin- tendent registrar by telegram on the prev- ious day from the Registrar General ,he suspended Mr W. O. Jones, registrar of births, deaths, and ma-rriages for the Nevin district, and a letter dated the 9th instant from the Registrar General in the following terms was read :-Sir. I am directed by the Registrar General to con- hrm the telegram sent to ^ou to-day ;n the following terms: "Suspend Nevin K-egistrar from duty and arrange for deputy to do work and have custody of all books and papers pending Registrar Generals decision. Letter follows," and to state that a further communication shall be sent to you in due course. I am to request that you will take care that the deputy registrar is fully aware of the registration duties he will have to perform and that he is properly acquainted with the regulations. I am sir vour obed:ent servant, A. C. Waters, chief clerk." The Clerk further reported that in the circumstances he had requested the officer to produce all union books for examination at his office that morning: that the relief list and the receipts and expenditure book had been sent, and that so far as he could ascertain such books were regularly kept. The Clerk also reported that he had deemed it advisable" to request the officer to produce to him that day all money of the Guardians in now in his honds for payment of out-relief After a prolonged discussion. it was re- solved unanimously that the Clerk's action be confirmed and that a telegram be dispatched immediately to Mr W. O. Jontw to hand over to the Clerk all money now in hands for payment of out-relief and if this request is not complied with before four o'clock this day, that the Clerk be and is hereby authorized to sus- pend Mr Jones from the duties of reliev- ing officer, vaccination officer, and col- lector of the Guardians for the said dis- trict. further resolved in the event of the money being forthcoming that the Clerk be requested to accompany the officer to all pay stations pending the next ordinary meeting of the Board, and if the money is not forthcoming that the Clerk be authorized to make all neces- sary arrangements for the discharge of the duties pending the said meeting. It was also resolved that the Clerk report upon the circumstances to the Local Gov- ernment Board and that a cheque be signed in favour of the Clerk for JE50 to meet any emergency."—The minutes were confirmed.—The Clerk (Mr Hugh Pritchard) stated that Mr W. 0 Jones was outside, and it was unanimously re- solved to invite him to be preeent during the hearing of a further report by the Clerk.—Mr W. E. Will'ams said perhaps it would be well to deal with the matter in committee at this stage.—The Char- man, Mr John Williams, and Mr J. G. Jones, J.P., did not think so, remarking that the reporters could be relied upon to use their discretion.—The Chairman said the Guardians were a public body and he would not care for Pwllheli to be criticised as Carnarvon had been critio- ised on account of their turning their meeting into committee.—It was then de- cided to deal with the matter in public. Mr W. U. Jones having entered the Board Room, the Clerk made his report. He stated that on November 9th, on receipt of the telegram from the Regi- strar General, he went immediately to Nevin and appointed a man to act as deputy registrar pending the final de- cision of the Registrar-General in the matter. He also felt that the position was such that he ought to convene an emergency meeting of the Guardians, the minutes of which had just been read and confirmed. He might say that he as Clerk to the Board or the Board as a board had no charge to make against Air W. O. Jones. In face, however, of his suspension by the Registrar General in his capacity of registrar, the Guard- ians at the emergency meeting felt that they should be careful as to their relation with Mr Jones in his capacity of reliev- ing officer. He (the Clerk) had as in- structed by the Board, sent a report of the matter to the Local Government Board and had received the following reply:—"15th November. Sir,—I am directed by the Local Government Board to advert to your letter of the 10th in- stant, relative to Mr W. O. Jones, relieving officer and registrar of births and deaths in the Pwllheli Union and registration district. Thte Board note the steps taken by the Guardians and they think that any further action should be deferred until the Guardians receive fuller information from the Registrar General as to the circumstances which have come to his knowledge. The Board will be glad to be furnished with a copy of any letter which the Guardians may receive from the Registrar General on the subject." In the meantime he had received a further letter from the Registrar General. This letter was accompanied by copy of a letter add- ressed by the Registrar General to Mr W. O. Jones. The Guardians, on the advice of the Chairman and Clerk, decided to treat the letter in committee. Having read it, the Clerk said it was but fair to say that Mr W. O. Jones did not admit what was contained in it. He added that he understood that Mr W. O. Jones had not yet sent the ex- planation asked for by the Registrar General.—The Chairman asked Mr W. O. Jones if he would like to make a state- ment.—Tho Clerk said Mr W. O. Jones could nlea<>e himself on this point. The Chairman was simply giving him an opportunity of making a statement if he felt it advisable to do 60. He need not say anything unless he liked.—Mr W. 0. Jones said he had nothing to say except that he had given away certain forma.-He was then asked to retire.— The Clerk explained that Mr W. O. Jones had before four o'clock on the day of the emergency Board meeting, handed in all money of the Guardians in his hand for payment of outrelief.—T £ e Chairman said he and the Clerk had con- ferred upon the matter and they had de- cided to recommend that Mr Henry Jones, the Workhouse master, should bo appointed Mr W. O. Jones's deputy for the present and that pending the final decision of the Registrar General he should accompany Mr W. O. Jones to the pay stations. The Clerk undertook that he or his clerk would see to the Master's duties in his absence.—Mr J. H. Parry suggested that cne of the other relieving officers should do the work of deputy.— The Clerk did not think this would be practicable. He added that it should be clearly understood that the Board did not suspend Mr W. O. Jones as relieving officer. All they did was to appoint Mr Henry Joneis as deputy relieving officer to accompany Mr W. O. Jones to the pay stations pending a final decision by the Registrar General.—Captain Wil- liams, Nevin, suggested that they should appoint as deputy relieving officer the man who had been appointed deputy registrar.—Dr R. Evans, Pontygribin, proposed that the suggestion -of the Chairman and Clerk should be adopted. -Mr W. Evans, Llithfaen, and Mr S. Roberts seconded the propositon whicit was eventually unanimously agreed to.- The Workhouse Master was called in and agreed to act as deputy relieving officer and he was then formally appointed.— Mr J. G. Jones asked if a copy of the second letter from the Registrar General had been sent to the Local Government Board?—The Clerk replied "Yes, upoll receipt of their letter yesterday." He concluded that the Local Government Board were satisfied with the steps taken up to now by the Guardians in the matter.

LAMPETER Amident.-A peculiar accident occurred on Saturday near the Royal Oak, Pump- saint. A G.W.R. motor car was return- ing from Pumpsaint at about five o'clock, and when near the Royal Oak a trap col- lided with the hind part of the motor with such force that three passengers in the trap were thrown on to the road. The, occupants of the trap were Mr Isaac Davies. Old Royal Oak, Pumpsaint: Mr Davies's son; and Mr D. Evans, Gilfach. The three were injured.

SALE OF WORK AND MISCELLANEOUS ENTERTAINMENT AT NEW MAPKgr HALL, ABERYSTWYTH, Plext Wednesday, November 24th. DON'T MISS OPENING CEREMONY AT 2 30 P.M. This is arranged by Shiloh ladips, who propose to devotn part of proceeds towards Trtborth Hall, &c. p807 LIST OF AUCTIONEERS' FORTH- COMING SALES. MESSRS MORGAN & ROBERTS. November 18th and 19th Pianos, Organs, Music and Musical Instruments, at Wheatleys, Terrace-road, Aberystwyth. MiLSSRS DAVID ROBERTS & SON. November 24th.-Madern and Antique House- hold Fv.mitnrw at Brynhyfryd, I)olg-lley. PURITY OF DRUGS AND CHEMICALS GUARANTEED. PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED AT LONDON STORE CHEMISTS'.PRICES AT 2, CHALYBEATE STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. Proprietor— S. D. DOUGHTON, MPS. PHARMACIST, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. p628 RAT COLONIES DIE. "RODINE" RAT POISON wipes ou« Colonies of Rats like Magic. Quick ex- ter,mination-results agt. A dhem- ical marvel. Safe. Sure. Speedy. Prices:— 6d. Is., 2B., 3s.. 5s. Post, 2d. BARLEY, CHEMIST, PERTH. Local Agents:—E. P. Wynne, Chemist, Aberystwyth R. Evans, Chemist, Lam- peter: T. Jomee. Chemist, Tregaron; E. D. Hughes, Chemist, Towyn. o767 MORTON S BOOT. STORES 42, TERRACE ROAD ABERYSTWYTH, NOW SHOWING THE SMARTEST SEASON'S GOODS FOR THK YEAR 1909.

irth6. ffiarriagte, anb !1rathø. MARRIAGES. Davies—Davies— On November 11th, afc Ebenezer, Newcastle Emlyn, by the Rev B Davies, D.D., in the presence of Mr James Jones, registrar, Mr David Davies, Cefn- ceirw, Rhydlewis, to Miss Mary Davies, Alltycordde, Rhydlewis. Hughes-Jone,s-Novem ber lath, at Ackworth Chapel, near Pontefract, York, by the Rev T J Kent, in the presence of Mr Williaul Royston, registrar, Mr John James Hughes,, registrar of births, deaths, and marriages, Talybont, Cardiganshire, to Miss Margaret Jane Jones, The Headlands, Ackworth, York. p789 Thomas—Thomas—On November 15th. at the Registrar's Office, Newcastle Emlyn, Mr John Thomas, Cnwcllwyn, to Miss Mar- gretta Thomas, Gelligreen, Llantlhangel-ar" arth. Wordsworth—Edmunds—On October 28th, at St Paul's Cathedral, Calcutta, WilliarB Christopher Wordsworth, M.A., seconded* of Mr and Mrs Wordsworth, formerly of Aberystwyth, to May Edmunds of Aber- ystwyth, daughter of the late Edmunds, Severn Side, Newtown. p794 J DEATHS. Davies-On November 14th, Mrs Margaret Davies, Mona House, New Quay, aged 8:J years. Morris—On November 5th, at the Waterloo Hotel. Aberystwyth. Mr Thomas Morris- aged 79 years. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Mr and Mrs Morris and family, Tynllecfc- wedd Hall, Llanfihangel, desire to thank tbtJ many friends for their letters of condoletice that have been received. Their number is sO large that they find it impossible to reply each, and it is their wish that this intiiB^ tion of their deep appreciation be accepted, p7vp Printed by J. & J. Gibson, and by them in Terrace-road, Abery9^ in the County of Cardigan; Edwards, Stationer, High-str^ Honerg and John Evans and nephew, sta;"u the Glanymor House Barmou^ r\aT}(J County of Merioneth; »nd of Lloyd's. PoBtmadoc, in the ^oU Carnarvon. I(aflt Friday, November 19fch» v0* m