The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

THRUST in the Lord with all thine X heart lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him. He shall direct thy paths. I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go. JESUS said: Again, I say unto you that if two. of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of My Father which is in Heaven." 1910. 0MOST Holy and Almighty Lord God, wbo Reigneth and ordereth all things in Heaven and Earth, we pray Thee that, in this time of trouble and danger. Thou wilt pour the Spirit of supplication upon the multitudes of Thy people in our land. We plead for the pardon of cur national sins; and humbly, earnestly, and unitedly beseech Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord, that there may be raised up to authority throughout the British Empire "able men, such as fear God, men of truth, and hating covet- ousness." Amen.

The idea of praying to God through the advertising columns of a newspaper is rather a new idea. Perhaps the prayer is to the people. I have been thinking a good deal about these utterances. They signify to me far more than I am disposed to ay. I want my friends to read them very care- fully. REVOLUTION. I see that it is now possible to go to New York and back in twelve days. A century ago it wo-iiTd have been scarcely possible to go from London to Edinburgh and back in the time. In these days emigration does not mean final separation from the old home, where- ever the old home is. The people are no longer confined to one country, or to one district in a country. Transit has become so easy that there is no danger of con- gestion of population and, consequently, many evils, moral and physical, are greatly modified or wholly prevented. The bicycle has enabled thousands of working men, who used to be forced to live in towns, to live outside, just as the motor car has enabled the well-to-do residents in the country to possess all the facilities of railways without their draw- backs. Many of the problems of population have been made easier to solve by inven- tions which enable people to go to New York and back in twelve days. The bicycle is abolishing slums in large towns. It is curious that the salvation of the people may largely depend on mechanical inventions. The Coast. J.G.

ABERYSTWYTH Funeral.—The funeral took place at the Cemetery, on Friday, of Mrs. Maria L'oyd, of Portland-road, widow of Mr. Thomas Lloyd, Mill-street, whose death occurred en the previous Tuesday at the age of fiffv-nine years. A curious inci- dent in connection with the death of Mrs. Lloyd is the fact that on Thursday, the day previous to the funeral, Mrs Adlam, a daughter of Mrs. Lloyd. gave birth to a child. Both events occurred in the same house. r The Grail.—The first number of the fourth volume of "The Grail," the magazine of the Theological College, Aberystwyth, which is printed at the "Cambriaii News" Offices, has been pub- lished and is as creditable a production as its predecessors. The literary tone of the magazine, both in its English and Welsh sections, makes a favourable impression and the articles are also notable for their outspokenness. The editorial contribu- tions by Messrs LI. G. Williams and D. L. Rees are readable and interesting. The premier position is given to an appre- ciation by Dr. Phillips, Tylorstown, of the Rev. W. lC, Prythereh, Swansea, whose photograph appears on the frontispiece. Miss Winstaniey ha, an able treatise oil "The Ideal of Culture." Intermediate School Governors.—A meeting of the Governors was held on Tuesday, there being present Mr. C". M. Williams presiding; Mrs Jane James, Mrs. Gritnths, Captain Doughton, Capt. James, the Rev. R. J. Rees, and Professor D. M. Lewis; Messrs D Samuel, M.A., headmaster: and John Evans, clerk.—The Clerk reported that a cheque for £355 10s. had been paid to, the Treasurer, being the balance ot a grant, making a total for the whole year of £ 748.—The motion standing in the name of the Rev. R. J. Rees, that further information be obtained as to the desirable callings pnpihs might enter after leaving school, was left to a commIttee of all the Governors present.—The Finance Committee re- ported having considered in detail the draft amended scheme of intermediate and technical education for Cardiganshire —-The Chairman, the Rev. R. J. Rees, and the Cierk were appointed to draft amend- ments as suggested during a discussion.—■ Tne application of the Old Pupiis' Asso- ciation for permission to keep up the pro- ceedings until eleven o'clock on the occa- sion ot the re-union, was granted. Teniperance.—A meeting under the auspices of the North Cardiganshire Tem- perance Association was held at Bethel Church. Baker-street, on Sunday night. The chair was taken by the Rev. Joseph Edwards, and addresses were delivered by the Rev. Llewellyn Morgan and Mr. RchaTd Jones, Shiloh. New Market HaIL-This place of amusement still continues to be well patronised and large audiences are well pleased with the programmes submitted to them. The children's Saturday after- noon performances are also well attended, and it is evident by their laughter and bursts of enthusiasm that they look upon a Saturday afternoon at the New Market Hall a; a time of enjoyment. Presentation to the Rev. T. A. Penry.— On Monday last, at a meeting of the Min- isters' Fraternal Association, a presenta- tion wae, made to the Rev T. A. Penry. The Association was founded in 1881, and its first meeting was held in December of that year in the house of the late Prin- cipal Edwards. Ir. Penry has been sec- retary from the beginning, and it would not be easy to. set too high a value on his t-^ervices. Mr. Penry's labours for the community are widely known and warmlv appreciated: but his fellow-ministers in the town have special opportunities of knowing his worth and understanding his generous and estimable character. At their meeting, on Monday, the ministers gave him a specially-warm welcome on his return to ministerial work which he had been obliged to give up for a time on account of his health. They presented him with a handsome revolving book-case m rosewood and wished him and Mrs. Penry to accept as a token of affectionate regard and high appreciation of all the generous help which he and Mrs. Penry had given in many ways to the Associa- tion. The presentation was made on be- half of the members by the Rev. Job Miles and the Rev. T. E. Roberts. Mr. Penry acknowledged the gift in terms expressive of the warmest gratitude, P.S.N.—One of the most interesting and successful entertainments given in connec- tion with the P.S.N, was held at the Coliseum on Saturday night. The pro- gramme was contributed by Tanycae Sunday School and was as follows:- Hymn, audience; chorus, Tanycae Öhoir; song, Miss Gladys Harries. recitation, the children: song (illustrated), Miss Eunice [Lewis; recitation, Miss Annie J Evans; song, the children song (illustrated), Miss B. Jones; recitations, Master M. Rees and party; song, Master Tom Griffiths (encored); action song. the children; reci- tation. Master'Basil Williams; song '(illus- trated), Miss Annie Jones- song. Mr D. J. Edwards song (illustrated), Miss. Pollie Jones; song (illustrated), Mr. D H Wil- liams- chorus, Tanycae Choir. A tableaux entitled "Britannia" was given by the children. The choruses 'sung by the choir were accompanied by an orchestra con- ducted by Mr. C. Lewis. There was a large attendance, presided over by Capt Doughton. J 1 Police Case.—At the Police Station on inday, before J. D. Perrott, Esq., Wm. Jenkins and David Jenkins, labourers Jaliesin, were charged with having slept in a hayshed on Peixglaise hill.—P C T Pascoe Davies said that shortly after four o'clock on Friday morning he visited a hayshed" near the Lodge, on Penglaise hit! and found both defendants asleep. W itness locked them UD under the Vagrancy Act.—Defendants' said they had nowhere else to go.—Inspector Phillips said there were previous convictions against them.—After deliberation, Mr Perrott said defendants would be bound over for six months in the sum of £5, which would enable them to look for work. Muck.—The roadways in Poplar-row and Skinner-street are in a shameful con- dition as we. have frequently pointed out. The residents were advised "last Saturday! to take a hogshead full of the muck ana slush down to the next Council meeting as a sample. Anopintment.—Mr Julian Jones, d the Town Clerk's Offices, has been appointed shorthand writer and typist at the Welsh National Library. Mr Jones is the sen of Mr John Jones, mariner, Portland- street, and has been engaged on Corpora- tion work in the Town Cferk's Offices for the past seven years. Welsh National Memorial.—An ad- vertisement gives particulars of a public meeting to be held at the Pier Pavilion on Monday evening in support of the Welsh National Memorial to the late King. Lord Kenyon, Sir Jo'hn Williams, Mr David Davies, M.P., Principal Roberts, Principal Prys, and Mr Thomas Jones, M.A., are expected to address the meet- ing. Petty Sessions.—On Wednesday morn- ing, before T. J. Samuel, mayor, Robert Doughton, Isaac Hopkins, Esqrs.—Geo. H. Evans, 58, Pentwyn-avenue, Tynte- town, Glamorganshire, was charged with having refused to pay JB1 6s. due to the Gas Company.—An order to pay was made.—David Morris, farmer, Tynbwlch, Llanddeiniol, was charged by Joseph Jones, Bow Street, inspector of weights and measures, with having sold a pound of butter deficient in weight.—Inspector Phillips said that at noon on Monday he saw defendant in the Market-place, St. James-square, with a basket containing thirteen pound pats of butter. Defend- ant said he generally sold his butter to a shop in Terrace-road. Witness, however, bought a pound from him and paid Is. The butter was weighed by Inspector Jones in defendant's presence and it was fourteen drachms short of a pound. De- fendant said he did not know the weight was short, and he thought his new ser- vant did not understand the scales. Nine of the thirteen pounds were deficient in, weight.—Inspector Joseph Jones also gave evidence.—Defendant said that was the first time his servant made the but- ter. He saw her making one pound pro-) perly and did not trouble about the rest. —Fined £1 and costs. Ground Sea.—Though there were sev- eral days from high spring tides and there was only a rise of some sixteen feet, on Tuesday a heavy ground sea ran and immense breakers dashed on to the Prom- enade between four and five o'clock in the morning. The centre of the Promen- ade was covered with sand and gravel and the lower portion of Victoria-terrace was covered with shingle and large pebbles from the beach. No damage was done to the houses; but the roadway, which has not been treated with tar like the rest of the Terrace, was greatly cut up. Political—Mrs Loxdale, Castle Hill, who is spending the winter in Tenby, has rendered valuable services to the Liberal cause in Pembrokeshire by assisting to secure the return of the two Liberal members. was present and ad- dressed several political meetings and has been thanked by prominent Liberals in the county for her services. On Saturday night a torchlight procession was organ- ised in Tenby to honour the triumph of Major Guest, M.P., and Mr Roch, M.P. When passing the house occupied by Mrs I Loxdale, the procession stopped and gave 'her rousing cheers All day last Sunday there as an empty cart by the clock tower in Great Darkgate-street. This is the way the town is attended to. I Tides.—Mr. Kenrick writes—As the wind pressure is gradually moving from east, via south, to the west, the tides rising rather sharply and tho barometer very low, it will be well for those who have possessions on low sea shores and tidal rivers to take precautionary measures be- tween the present date and the 20tli December. Greeting Cards.—To avoid disappoint- ment, cur readers who require Christmas private greeting cards are requesteu to order the same early, as Thurs- day next is the last day for executing orders. A visit to the "Cam- brian News" Stores, Terrace-road, where there are thousands of beautiful Christmas anu New Year cards to select from, will repay the most fastidious. The prices from ony penny upwards. For presents in all kinds of fancy goods, the Cambrian News" Stores are far in front and have no superior. We have also in stock diaries at all prices, calendars of beautiful designs, and an incomparable selection of children's toy books, teddy bears, and golliwogs. Baker-street Literary Society.—Under the presidency of Mr N. H. Thomas, an excellent address was delivered on Wed- nesday by the Rev J. L. Williams, M.A., B.Sc., on "The Welsh Socialist* The subject of the address turned out to be Robert Uwen, of Newtown, the reputed father of co-operation and other great Socialistic movements, and one of the leading tnmkers, not only of Wales, but of the world. The address was packed with seasonable matter and there was a goodly attendance. A vote of thanks was proposed and seconded by Messrs Mia 11 Jones and Edwin Peters. Edwai d Mathews.—On Tuesday even- ing a lecture was given at Shiloh School- room by the Rev Phillip Jones, Llanelly. vf li,SU Ctn, ^le lecture was Edward Mathews, There was a large attendance presided over by_ Sir John Williams, -Dart. Lecture.-A lecture under the auspices of the Church of England Men- Society was given at the YsgQldy on Friday even- ing by Professor Stanley Roberts, on "lvllllam Lewis, Abermawr, hymnolo-- gist. There was a large attendance, presided over by the Rev J. T. Davies, M.A. At the close of the lecture, a dis- cussion followed, in which the Chairman, Mr J. Ceredig Davies, Mr D. Humphreys, Por.land-street, the iRev Evan Williams, and John Thomas took part. Tutorial Classes.—In connection with the formation of the tutorial classes in the town, a meeting was held at the Free, Library on Wednesday night. There waS a. fail attendance presided over by Prin- cipal Roberts. It was arranged to com- mence the classes on January 6th A lecture on "The Scope and Method of Economic History" will be given by Professor Stanley Roberts. Competitive Meeting.—A well attended competitive meeting was held at Bethel Baptist Chapel, Baker-street, on Wednes- day evening presided over by Mr John I Roberts, Noddfa, Cambrian-street. The adjudicator was Mr J. D. Saer. There was keen competition. The awards were' as follows :-Recitation for those under; twelve, 1, Valmai Morgan 2, A. J. Davies. Solo for girls under ten, Miss Lilian Thomas. Solo for boys under ten, i HaioId lhomas. Recitation for those un- der eighteen, Agnes Mason and Lizzie Humphreys. Solo for girls under six- teen, 1, Letty Morgan; 2, Pollie Jarman. Solo for boys under sixteen, 1, Harold Thomas- 2, William Jones. Ear test, 1 T. Pickermg; 2, Miss Louie Jones. Im- promptu speech, Mr John Mason. Spelling bee, Letty Morgan and Louie Jones. Duett, Miss Lewis, Great Dark- gate-street, and Miss Pickering. Solo for those over forty, divided between Messrs D. Richards and D. Mason. Free- hand drawing, Boscawen Isaac. Quartette, Mr Price and party. The secretarial duties were carried out by Mr James Wil- liams, Cambrian-street. The treasurer was Mrs Morgan. Obituary.-The death occurred at No. 7, Marine-terrace, on November 30th, of Miss Anne Jones, at the age of seventy- three, and the interment was made at the Cemetery on the 3rd December when Dr Jones Powell, vicar, and the Rev Evan Williams, M.A., officiated. The chief mourners were Mrs Edwards, 7, Marine- tei i ace, sister Miss Edwards, niece; Mr T. M. Edwards, nephew; and Mrs Ed- wards; Mr T. Jones, Cardiff, nephew; Mrs W Edwards, Baker-street, wife of Mr Edwards (nephew)' Nurse' Harley Miss Newell, and Miss Sarah Lewis. De- ceased resided with her sister for nearly forty years and is survived by her brother, Mr Thomas Jones, Roath, Cardiff. An- other brother died in Australia about twelve years ago. of Work.—The annual sale of work and Christmas tree in connection with St Michael's Church took place on Wednesday at the Pier Pavilion. There was a large attendance and the stalls were well patronised. Variety entertain- ments were given during the afternoon and evening. The Christmas tree was prettily decorated. The proceeds realised a good sum. MR. HUGH EDWARDS AT HOME -All. J. Hugh Edwards, M.P., arrived in Aberystwyth on Tuesday evening and was met at the Raitway Station by a large crowd ,uf friends and admirers. A demon- stration to welcome him home had been arranged by the members of the Liberal hi i' J heJmn' "?ember was accompanied B TaylOT On arriving at his mother's home in t^'m^if"1"0 M! was requested to make a speech. Having thanked them for the reception given to, him, he said that if anyone ventured in the Honse of l refer to Cardiff as the capital ;nnd othei' Welsh members, in- cluding his fellow-townsman. Mr Vaufhin JXavies and Mr. Richard Mathias, would immediately protest. They regarded Aber- ystwyth as the true capital of Wales and would always watch its interests Tbev ofOU|CLn0t+ ""I! inslst °r the recognition S w ? i' not on,y as the caoital place (Cheers )° »reD,iw Later in the evening, Mr. Edwards addressed a large gathering at the Liberal l^iuo and had a rousing reception Prof ivevi presiding. In the course of his remarks Mr In the course of his remarks Mr Edwards expressed his indebtedness to the #+leirii r hls ear1y meTnber- TJ-PC x he would not be an M.P His first speech was made at the Cltlb and" having related his experiences, he referred to his arduous contest and said a remark- able change had taken place in the political situation m Wales. Toryism had been put to flight,and the issue of the future lay between Liberalism and Socialism. nl "e old party cries were no longer sufficient to retain Liberalism in South Wales a nd -rr-(,re proininence shoo-uId be given to social reform. Mr. Edwards was formally congratu- lated on the proposition of Mr. John Evans, seconded by Mr. T. J. Samuel te°r)' ™PPr,'ted by Messrs. C M E Tnvlo' r i Tom Lewi* and T.'T Taj lor Lloyd. An account of Mr Edwards's election appears in anotW column. He received a number of con gi atulatory messages, sntne being from Conservatives. Among those who sent congratulations from Aberystwyth were the Liberal Club, Messrs. D C Robert* o the vr/' John EvaiS' ThefSe next visits his native town

HUNTING FIXTURES" MR DAVID DA VIES' FOXHOUNDS on., Dec 19 Llanfair. Time-10.30 t.m. Wed., Dec. 21 Clatter Time-10.30 a.m. Sat., Dec. 24 Llanbadarn Time—10.30 a.m. MR DAVID DAVIES' BEAGLES Will Meet Tues., Dec 20 Caersws Bridge Time-10.30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23 Dolfor Time-IO.30 a.m. GOGERDDAN .^XHOUNDS Tues., Dec. 20th Crosswood Gate Time-10.45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23 Penrhynooch Time-10.45 a.m. GOGERDDAN BEIAGLES Will Meet Wed. Dec. 21 Ynyslas Time—10.45 a.m. Sat., Dec. 24 Penrhyncoch Time—10.45 a.m.

CARDIGAN BATTERY R.F.A. PRESENTATION TO CAPT. FOSSETT ROBERTS. On Tuesday evening, at the Cafe. Oriental, the officers, non-commissioned officers, and men of the Cardiganshire iBattery R.F.A. were entertained to dinner at the invitation of Captain Mathias, com- manding officer. As a preliminary, the Battery assembled at the Drill Hall and, headed by the band, conducted by Band- master Richards, marched frof the Smith- field through Terrace-road, Marine-terrace, Pier-street, and Great Darkgate-street. There was a muster of 120, and an enjoy- able repast was provided for them by Ward and Co. Major Mathias presided, and was supported by Battery Sergeant- Major E. Llewellin, vice-chairman; Capt. G, Fossett Roberts (former commanding officer); Captains R. E. H. Morgan and J. C. Rea Lieutenants H. Roberts, E. W. Wynne, Ernest Owen, Ivor Evans Surgeon captain A. Thomas- Veterinary Surgeon R. D. Williams, Councillor Jack Edwards, Captain Morton (Church Lads' Brigade); Captain Peter Edwards (Boys' Brigade), and Scoutmaster Reekie. Surgeon-Captain Thomas said that on two or three former occasions—he did not know why, unless it was because he hap- pened to be the senior non-combatant officer, or because he was not likely to unduly bore those present—he had taken part in making presentations of plate to former colleagues. The only time he had not been asked to make presentations was on the occasion of certain weddings. (Laughter.) It was his great privilege, all' the more because it was unsought, to bring before their noticfe the fine solid silver centre-piece which had been sub- scribed for by the officers, ncn-ccmmis- sioned officers, and men of the present Territorial Force and the former Volunteer organisation, as a small token of their esteem and high appreciation of ser- vices rendered by their late commanding officer Captain Fossett Roberts. (Loud cheers and singing of "For he's a jolly good fellow.") When they considered that nearly ten years ago Captain Roberts was in charge of a large business concern at Aberystwyth, it was no small thing for him to have been suddenly called upon to undertake the captaincy and commanding officership of a new military organisation in the town. If there were three batteries, he would have the assistance of a trained adjutant; but being only two batteries, Captain Roberts had to rely on himself and the faithful services of col- leagues, including Major Mathias, Captains Morgan and Rea, to battle with the thousand and one difficulties and details • which beset him. Remembering those diffi- culties, the homage paid to him by that evening's gathering was a fine tribute to his services. (Cheers.) During his con- nection with the C-crps for eight or nine years, Captain Roberts had shown a mi!i- tary capacity of high administrative order. Like some of his colleagues, he went through a full course of gunnery at Lydd, and also accompanied the regulars at Trawsfynydd. (Cheers.) Consequently there was no detail of management or efficiency that he was not acquainted with. By those qualities and by his tact and ability he brought the Corps to a high state of efficiency. There was now a general election but though he and Capt. Roberts differed in many points of politics they had the greatest respect for each other. (Hear, hear.) In his capacity as a colleague, he had the highest admira- tion for all those qualities which had endeared Captain Roberts to the Corps. He made no difference between church and chapel and had always acted with the greatest loyalty his dolleiagues and country. (Cheers.) He did not even leave them at the end of the volunteer organisation, but remained for a year in the Territorial Force before handing over the reins to their able commanding officer. Major Mathias. (Cheers.) He had not altogether retired, however, and still held the post of captain on the reserve list and, as a membe;- of the County Territorial Association, anything he could do to help the Battery he was ahvays proud to do. (Cheers.) He was present fn camp, and whatever he took in hand he did with the utmost thoroughness. Dr. Thomas added that he esteemed it a high privilege to bear testimony to tho administrative qualities, tact, and kindness of Captain Roberts to all concerned. (Applause.) Major Mathias formally handed over the presentation to Captain Roberts amid acclamation. The plate bore the follow- ing inscription :—"Presented to Captain George Fossett Roberts bv the officers, non-commissioned officers, and men of the Cardiganshire Battery R.F.A. in token of their appreciation for services rendered as commanding' officer of the Corps, 1901- 1908." In acknowledging the presentation, Captain Roberts said it was impossible for him to thank Dr. Thomas sufficiently for the extremely kind words he had used. It was difficu. for him in any way to stand before his old comrades. He only wished that he was still one of them. He was the very next thing" to it, being a member of the Territorial Force reserve, and was attached in that way to the Battery under the command of Major Mathias. (Cheers f Although he was not actually a member of the Battery, he asked them to believe that he still felt himself one of them. He was deeply indebted to Major Mathias for giving him the opportunity, by having the presentation made at a dinner, so that he could be amongst them once more. (Hear, hear.) He saw many members wearing the uniform as well as former members without their uniform. That reminded him of the past and the infancy cf the .Battery. When the country wa's engaged in a serious war against the South African republics ten years ago and when the army suffered serious reverses an intense wave of patriotism swept over the country. Every tjjwn and village) vied with each other in sending forth of its best manhood to the front. b (Cheers.) In Aberystwyth, unfortunately, they could do very little and had no militarv organisation. The youth of the town felt it was somewhat of a shame that they could not take part and do something for their country. (Cheers.) A strong com- mittee of townsmen was formed and after a good deal of trouble the committee with the assistance of Mr. Vaughan Davies launched the corps and obtained sanction for its formation. He thought that it was in September, 1901, that official sanction was given to recruiting for the 1st Cardigan lR,.G.A. Before receiving sanction, they had what were called drill classes and started work. Marching and Carbine drilljs were held in the Public Baths with gun drills in the Market Hall, the trumpeters in Trefechan, and the Band in the Town Hall. They were therefore pretty well spread throughout the town. The next step was to provide headquarters. They were now in posses- sion of one of the finest drill halls in the country. (Cheers.) It was almost a red letter day in their history when Lord Stanley (now the Earl of Derby) opened the Drill Hall They had progressed ever since and become more efficient year by year. (Cheers.) On March 30, 1808, they became part of the Territorial Force and he thought the change brought about a great improvement in the management, working, and efficiency of the civilian forces. The administration of the Territorial Force was beyond comparison with the previous arrangement. (Cheers.) They now had the County Association to assist them and the members took con- siderable interest in their welfare. He was of opinion, however, that the Associa- tion could be strengthened by the forma- tion of branches in different districts. (Hear, hear.) They could have a branch in Aberystwyth comprising representa- tives of the Town Council and other bodies who would take real interest in them and whose duty it would be to see that the Battery was up to strength and encourage young men to enlist (Cheers.) When there was abundance of work in the town there was no difficulty in finding a large number of men to join. The build- ing trade, ^however, was not so busy as they would like to see it for the reason that people had taken up leases and com- plied with terms in regard to alterations. The result was that there had been a con- siderable drop in the building trade ana young men were obliged to seek worh elsewhere, which had made it somewhat difficult to keep up the strength. He wished every member of the Battery to consider it his duty quite as much as of the Commanding Officer ande other officers to bring in recruits. They could ask their companions to join and help to bring the Battery up to full strength. (Hear, hear.) There were one or two matters which should re- ceive attention in the administration of the Territorial Force. Something more could be done for the men than was done J at present in the way of granting de- ierred pay, or retainers, so that they could have something at the end of each year's service. (Hear, hear.) The men gave their time willingiy night after night with a fortnight in camp, practically for nothing, but love of their King and country. They should have something in the same way as other branches cf the service. The time had also come when county associations should strongly urge that married men should receive extra pay or allowances. (Hear, hear.) The pay which they received at present was not sufficient. In Major Mathias they had a channel through which they could uring that matter before the proper authorities. He had only to tap his brother on the shoulder—(hear, hear)— and if he did not feel strong enough to tackle the job they could ask ex-Sergeant D. C. Edwards to press his brother (Mr. J.HughEdwards.M.P.) They were two natives of Aberystwyth who were members of Parliament, to whom they could look to put the case before Mr. Haldane and see whether he could not squeeze a little more out of the Treasury to bring about those two reform; (Cheers.) If they had those concessions, the men would be satisfied, and there would be' no trouble in having recruits. He suggested that the Battery should not oniy be brought up to strength, but to over its strength, in view of the Corona- tion year and the passible visit of the Prince of Wales to Aberystwyth next year, (Cheers.) Those two reasons should be sufficient to encourage them to back up Major Mathias to the best of their ability. They could not help him in a way he would better appreciate than by bringing in re- cruits. (Cheers.) Again thanking them for the handsome presentation, Captain Roberts said he would ahvays value the piece of plate as one of his most cherished possessions. He asked his fellow-com- rades to accept his deepest thanks. (Applause.) Captain Morton thanked Major Mathias for the encouragement he gave to the Church Lads' (Brigade, Boys' Brigade, and Boy Scouts. Captain Rea, in proposing the health of Major Mathias. said they had in him a command- ing officer whom they could follow every- where. (Cheers.) They were perfectly hapoy under the ruling of the late Command- ing Officer, and when they lest him every n|ai1 felt they had an officer in Major Mathias who could follow in the footsteps of Captain Roberts and take his place. They feit three years ago that Major Mathias had not had experience in adminis- tering the Corps, but they knew now what he had done and the difficulties he had to face. He had to come under a new regime, but the Corps nevertheless was as efficient as ever. It was no small thing for them to know that the Battery which Captain Mathias commanded w,<s the top battery of the Wrestern Command. (Cheers). To Major Mathias thev could give that credit. Everyone one of them felt they had helped him. and they would help him again until the Battery became the first in the kingdom. (Cheers.) They had gone forward step by step. There was a time when they went to camp and had no ammunition to fire. (Laughter.) There were many things they could thank them.seIves for, but there were more things for which they had to thank their Com- manding Officer. (Cheers.) His health having been- drunk with musical honours, Major Mathias thanked the company for the enthusiastic way in which they honoured .him. He was more than pleased to see their late Commanding Officer present in uniform. He had always done credit to the King's uniform. (Cheers.) That being the first time he (Major Mathias) had met the First Cardigans together since camp, he would like to tell them that the report from Colonel Kent with reference to the Battery was excellent. (Cheers.) He had also heard indirectly and on good authority that the Battery was one of the first and best horse batteries in the division. (Cheers.) Their strength was 129 officers and men, but he did not think that was a credit to Aberystwyth. The strength ought to be 160 at least, including officers. (Hear, hear.) They were fully equipped in the number of officers and had two super- numeraries, of which few artillery corps could boast. There were plenty of young men in Aberystwyth who could join if they were approached. He had done a lot of recruiting during the past two years and found plenty of men willing to join, only that their parents objected. If parents could be persuaded, the Corps would be of full strength in a short time. If fathers and mothers came to the Drill Hall and saw what their sons had to do, he was sure. they would not object. (Hear, hear.) The men were not only drilled to be able to take part in the defence of their country, but were taught discipline and obedience. Young men who could control their temper and obey their superior officers and masters attained a valuable asset in the formation of a good character. (Applause.) During the evening a musical pro- gramme was gone through, the accompanist being Mr. J. P. Savin, St. George's Those who took nart were Messrs. T. Thompson, J, C. aDayies, Jack Williams (piccolo solo), Charles Ainsley, Jack Edwards, Scoutmaster Reekie (encored), Joel Rowlands, Veterinary Surgeon Williams. Willie Hughes. Bandsman E. Lewis, Sergeant-Major Wright, J. J. Davies, Corporal Dan Evans, Driver Agar, and Corporal Benson. The company separ- ated after singing the NationarAnthem.

COUNTY SCHOOL PRIZE DAY. ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES. On Wednesday afternoon, Lady Williams, Blaenllynant, distributed the prizes at the County School. Alderman C. M. Williams, chairman of the Gov- ernors, presided, and was supported by Sir John Williams, iBart., Professor E. Tyrrell Green, M.A., St." David's College, and Mrs. Green, Professor Anwyl, U.C.W., chairman of the Central Welsh Board; Professor Edwards, the Mayor and Mayoress of Aberystwyth, Misy Dally, headmistress; Principal Roberts, the Rev. R J Rees, the Rev. J. F. Lloyd, Lrlamiar; Capt. and Mrs. Doughton. Captain. D. James, the Rev. Thomas Williams, Mrs. Joseph Davies, Professor J. Young Evans, Mr. iR. Richards, Gwar- ielm; Professor Levi, Mr A. J. Hughes, town clerk; and Mr. D. Samuel, M.A., headmaster. The Chairman, commencing the meet- ing, congratulated the School on the improved attendance of the public, show- ing increased interest in the school and its long lineoi successes. The staff deserved the congratulations of all. It contained no fewer than six holders of first-class honours which, he thought was excep- tional. (Cheers.) During the year the pupils had attended well and their conduct in going to and from school was remark- ably good. As on former occasions, he had occasion to complain that elementary headmasters did not seem to encourage pupils to prepare for entrance scholarships Out of thirty-three schools in the district, eleven only took the trouble to send in candidates for entrance scholarships. He hoped that the headmasters in the near future would take the matter up and next year send in their first candidate. The Chairman concluded by giving a hearty welcome to Sir John and Lady Williams which was cordially echoed by the scholars and audience. The Headmaster, in his fourteenth annual report, said that though the staff did not profess to. have reached those high ideals for which it always aimed, still it could congratulate itself on achievements and claim to have deserved the approba- tion of the Locall Managers and well- wishers of the school. Since last year seventy-six pupils were admitted—an equal number of boys and girls—bringing up the total since the opening of the school to 1,068—602 boys and 466 girls. In the present term there were 89 boys and 93 girls, making a total of 182 pupils, just ten more than in the corresponding term last year, and twenty-one more than were on the registers during mid-summer term. It was extremely gratifying to find that the school was gaining ground numerically Dealing with the training of pupil teachers, the Headmaster said.the staff at once set about doing what lay in their power to meet the demands of the County Committee. Since that time greater prominence had been given to geography in the curriculum. The subject had be- come important and was now taken by the pupils to a higher stage than was the case a year ago. Mr. Hammond Robinson, the assistant inspector, reported most favourably on the work in that subject. Drawing and self-expression were also having due attention. In cookery, eight candxaatts in the junior certificate stage were examined by Miss May Jones, C.C.W., and ail passed a very creditable examination. The Chief Inspector of the Central Welsh Board's report on the sub- sidiary examination was very satisfactory, and made most favourable reference to tlie organization <jf the school. Forty-six candidates sat for the entrance scholarship examination, and twenty-three for the P/i. candidate scholarship offered by the County Education Committee. The fol- lowing were successful:—Gladys May Keene, Cwmpadarn; Gwladys May Jones, Chancery; Edgar Howard Jones anu Trevor Ashton Thomas, Aberystwyth Council; Maggie Rees and Gwladys Rees, Rhydypennau; Nora M. Jenkins, Cwm- paclarn; Blodwen Owen and David Joseph, Aberystwyth; William Albert Peel, Llamlar; Alma M Lewis, Rhydypennau; Morgan L. Edwards, Aberystwyth; and Thomas Evan Jones, Myfenydd, Lian- rnystyd. The following were elected to the P.T. scholarships:-—Martin G. Jones, Rhydypenn:1 u Jonn Knighton Jones, Talybont; Arthur Rees Beddoes and Mary Lilian Jones. Aberystwyth and Idwal W Jones, Rhydypennau. Rhydypeniiau School deserved much praise. It figured well in the scholarship list and had also supplied the school with eleven pupils, as well as three other pupils who for the first time came on the David and John Jones's education trust. Thanks were due to Mrs Vaughan Davies for prizes for the best cake and pudding. The competition reflected great credit on the young competitors. Mr T. E. Morgan presented to the school the original drawing of the school buildings. The old pupils, as in previous years, had shewn continued attachment to the school by contributing to the prize fund. Mr. L .xdale offered an exhibition to a pupil at U.C.W.. which was awarded to Richard Phillips of Trefaesuchaf who entered College in October. The school successes for the year spoke for themselves. It was not for him to minimise the value of high educational distinction; but was not the test of a good school assured when it turned out good citizens? That all along had been his aim. Did it not conform to that fine definition which Milton gave of education when he said I call a complete and generous education that which fits a man to perform justly, skilfully, and magnanimously all the offices, both private and public, of peace and war." That school had turned out good scholars, and would continue to do so, and he looked forward to the time when its pupils would figure highly in academic fields, and take proper share in the business of town and county, become leading tradesmen, chief employers of labour, professional men. councillors, men of action, the moulders of opinion and leaders of thought. (Hear, hear.) The difficulties of organisation and time-table making at the commencement of the session were enormous and were occasioned by putting into the curriculum certain subjects which the Board of Education and other calls demanded. Needlework, for instance, a new and most useful subject in the curriculum, was taken by sixty-five girls, and an excellent beginning was made. (Cheers.) During the year school caps and hats with badges had been worn by pupils. There was a tendency to slackness among licensed Icdging-house keepers in seeing that pupils conform to the regulations relating to hours at which pupils should be indoors at their studies. Since the last annual meet- ing the staff had considerably changed its oersonnel. The school was fortunate in having secured the services of a trio of graduates with distinguished university careers. Concluding, the Headmaster thanked the School Governors for their support and generosity in granting what was required for the efficient working of the school. Lady Williams then distributed prizes awarded to the following:—Form VI., old pupils' prizes, Herbert Pickard, Richard Phillips. Form Va., first prize. Gladys Jenkins: second prize. Mervyn Griffiths. Form Vb., first prize, E. V. Meirion DaA-ies: second prize, R. Maelor Thomas. Form IV. (girls), first prize, M. Gwvneth Evans, Olwen Evans second prize Mabel Parry. Form IV. (boys), first nrize, Idris M Thomas; second prize, J. Richard J ones. Form III.. first prize. J. Morris Jones; second prize, Dorothy Husselbee, Percy George. Form IIa., first prize, C. Betts; second prize. E. D Jones, E. R. Harries. Form lib., first prize, Rhys Williams, Annie Edwards. Cookery prizes, Gertrude Jones, Dorothy Husselbee. Art prize, William James. Special prizes were awarded to Maurice Hinton Jones. Alan Rattray, E. Gwladys Morgan, Katie Griffiths, Morgan Lloyd Jcnes. Herbert Williams, Nellie Williams, Elsie Evans, and Sarah. Elizabeth Davies Professor Tyrrell Green, in the course of an address, referred to the recent adverse report of the Board of Education on the work -of Welsh county school with the view of helping to dispel the cloud under which the schools now rested. On going to that meeting, someone told him that the Board's report was true and that that aomeone agreed with it. Yes, it was true asi far as it went; but it was only a part of the truth, and nothing was more mis- leading and dangerous than a half truth. He would not deal with a controversial matter at a meeting of that kind were it not that he believed that the report was made use of by public men in public meet- ings to disparage the work done by the county schools of Wales. The Board of Education's report was based on the re- ports of examiners of the Central "Telsh Board. Those examiners' reports con- tained, in the first place, a sort of sum- mary giving a general impression of the work done, which summary might be more or less favourable or unfavourable; and. in the second place, a detailed criticism which sometimes might be rather severe but was meant for future guidance of the school staff. The criticism was meant to point out weak places in the system or in the teaching which it was desirable should be remedied. It was clear, there- fore, that if one quoted criticisms which were adverse and failed to quote criticisms which were favourable he might give a very damaging idea of the character of the school and of the general outcome of its work. Having gone over the report of the Board of Education and the reports of the examiners of the Central Welsh Board, he had no hesitation in saying that the general impression cf inefficiency was conveyed by quotng adverse criticisms alone, leading to the conclusion that the county schools were unworthy of public confidence. That was a very serious result and he wished publicly to record his opinion that it was an erroneous conclusion and a conclusion conveyed by means which, to put it mildly, was not strictly fair. There were in the reports decidedly favourable comments which were not quoted; and he thought it was not at all fair to take the adverse criticisms from their context and cast abroad to the public the idea that the county schools really did not deserve confidence: He had nothing tOo do with the Board of Educa- tion or the Central Welsh Board and was not connected with any county school. Therefore that opinion was worth some- thing because it was the calm and un- prejudiced opinion of an outsider, (Cheers.) A reason why he was glad to be present on that occasion was because he was proud to be on the same platform with Sir John and Lady Williams whose self-sacrificing, thorough, discriminating, and wise work had done so much for education in Wales. (Applause.) A great scholar once wrote toward the end of his life, And must I leave so many lands unvisited; so many books unread?" After Sir John Williams'^ great work for the whole country had been done, the regret of leav- ing so many books unread need not be expressed. (Hear, hear.) He was also proud of being associated with ladies and gentlemen who had done so much to further the cause of education. That district was fortunate alike in its Chairman of Governors and in its Headmaster. What he admired in the Headmaster was his enthusiasm and his boundless admiration. Admiration was an important factor in education. A couplet ran— Two men looking through the same bars One sees the mud and one the stars. That meant that everything depended on what a man was able to see and admire. Ruskin said rí Increase admiration in human beings and you increase their delight, their happiness, their peace, and their dignity. Take it a.way and you make them wretched as well aa vile." Approaching a painting by Turner with admiration, Ruskin pronounced Turner to be a master of his art. Approaching a Eainting by Whistler without admiration, e pronounced Whistler to be a cockscomb throwing a po.t of paint in the face of the public. Voltaire could only see in Shakes- peare a savage; Goethe saw in his writings the infinite worth and grandeur of the man. It was ill with any community where to be enthusiastic was considered to be bad form. There was no greater indication of mediocrity than want of I admiration. The real dry-rot of human nature was lack of interest and enthusiasm when beauty and wisdom and nobility made their appeal. The one great fundamental secret or eduootion was the receptive and appreciative spirit, which spirit depended upon the capacity to admire. (Hear, hear.) The other point he wished to emphasise was one of equal importance, and that was detiniteness. Nowadays it was considered to be a fine thing to be un- certain in fact, hazy in opinion, and in- definite in conviction. So far from being a sign cf manliness, it was a sign of defec- tive education. It was only another way of admitting absolute nnd profound ignor- ance. It was true that all! progress in knowledge meant limitation of thought A man without a knowledge of arithmetic bnt i f i amI two made five; it a knowledge of arithmetic would limit him from entertaining such a thought. But that limitation was not narrow- si'rhfe1nrfS'S'i Wa!, what was cali«d in- +1' i?'Ietl"e and Progress on way to the attainment of truth. So much in instrerm U> be, UnfruitfuI lacking in strenuousness of the want rif certainty and definiteness that he the importance m education of certlmtv enthusiasm an5 Mrs. Griffiths proposed and Mrs. Jane wSnfT r 1 V;<)te of thank* to Lady the Rev R dTl RbUting th6 Fize8' Richer! p i /i ees Pr°POSed and Mr. thankA plch/lrds se«>nded a vote of Both nn Pressor Green for his address. he ir i0r w^ir agreed to with the fW ? Q acknowledged the first vote, and Professor Green cknowdedging the other, said if one could an excellent 0l it°wll an excellent indeed, for in Mr J R Morgan, an old pupil, whom he had under him for two years at St. David's CoUeo? evemnla & student w^ose character waa did not1 k-nUI eve/"y r?spect' and who aia not know what it was to neglect Lis duty. Only rSe^ly he 1,S raomnKadMMr. Morgan as cul-ato Jm old college friend in Lancashire where he ™e<cVo?,rdit to his \0^,e €f thanks to Alderman Williams moved by Captain Doughton, terminated the meeting, alter which members of the a udience inspected the confectionery work of the pupils.

LLANDYSSUL. Funeral.—On the 4th December, the funeral took place of Mr James Morris, for a large number of years butler to the late Captain Stewart, Alltyrodyn. On that gentleman's decease, Mr Morris n ent to live with his daughter at Werfa Henllan. T. Idwal Jones (S^ Di-efacli, officiat-ed at the house and the Ba,ng<)r TeiR Henllan, officiated at the latter church where the interment took place. The chief mourn- ers were Mr and Mrs Griffiths, Werfa • Messrs J Morris, Whitland; and D j' -Morris, Bath (sons). Deceased, who was respected by all, was seventy-nine years of age, Wraofs and C-trays.-The Rev D. Mald- wyn Daviea M.A., has been on a lectur- ing tour on behalf of the Church of Eng- land "Waifs and Stravs Society. The lantern pictures shown were pathetic, de- picting the misery of the homeless little children in large towns. Substantial sums were collected towards the Society at the meetings. Mrs Captain Davies, Glen View, the local hon. secretary, handed, in a sum of R5 collected by mem- bers of the Llangunilo Parish Church Young Liberals' League.—This league which has only lately been started, is rapidly gaining strength and is heartily supported by the future supporters of the cause." A well-attended meeting was held at the Graig Chapel (U.) Vestry- room on Tuesday evening, presided over by the Rev W. Morgan who delivered a stirring address. If. was decided that the congratulations of the League should be sent to Mr Vaughan Davies, M.P., on his unopposed return to Parliament.

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irUtf)t:Hrhtgb;t attb Beaths BIRTHS. Jones On December 7th, at 12, North-parade Aberystwyth, the wife of Mr James Jones, butcher, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. Jones—Humphreys.—Dec. 10th at the Register Office, Machynlleth on Saturday, Mr Ed- ward Morris Jones, Rhiwgriafol, Darowenr to Miss Myfanwy Humphreys, of same place. DEATHS. Jones-On Monday morning, Dec. 12th, at Gwelfor, Llanon, Mrs. Margaret Jones, Ceylon. at the nge of 74 years. Lewis-On Sunday, December 11th, Miss Margaret Jane Lewis, Arfryn, New Quay, aged 42 years. Printed by J. Gibson, and Publishel by him in Terrace Road, Aberystwyth, in the County of Cardigan at Lt. Edwards, Stationer, High-street, Bala and John Evans and nephew, Stationers. Glanymor House, Barmouth, in the County of Mer- ioneth and at David Lloyd's, Portmadoe in the County of Carnarvon. Triday, December 16th, 191